Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

"The Masonic Fraternity in England practice a large benevolence . In various ways they make provisions for the aged and helpless , the weak and poor , and they likewise extend aid to children left in destitute circumstances hv the death of parents , or otherwise brought to great need- They have established three admirable Institutions

for the special rendering ot such service , viz ., an asylum for aged ar , d indigent Masons , a school and home for boys , and another like Institution for girls . These great Charities receive a generous support at the hands of our English brethren , upwards of 200 , 000 dollars having been contributed for their maintenance during the year 1 SS 6 . "In previous issues of the 'Repository' we have

presented views of two of these Institutions , and in this number we give a good representation , especially prepared / or our use , of the third , the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , located in London , and founded in 1788 . It was designated at the first as * The Girls' School' and is commonl y referred to by this name at the present time . It has passed through many changes in its progressive career ,

gaining steadily in resources and influence , and increasing year by year its record of true service . Different administrations and methods have given direction to its work , which has been prosecuted , of course , with a greater or less degree of success , but always there has been a fruitage of good—a ministry of usefulness—commending the Institution to the best sympathies of the Craft , and

Freemasonry itself to public favour . " The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls provides a home and school for a large number of beneficiaries who share in its blessings . They are reared and educated in a careful manner at the expense of the Fraternity . Last year's expenditures in behalf of the School amounted to about £ 16000 . Donations and subscriptions to the amount of

, about £ 14 , 000 were received , and dividends from invested funds , fees , & c , produced the remaining sum . The School is well placed in a spacious and comfortable edifice which has been improved and enlarged from time to time , and which must soon receive other additions to provide accommodations for the increasing demands . An expenditure of / 5700 has lately been made in purchasing certain land

adjoining the School at Battersea Rise , and no doubt there will be an adequate provision for the doing of a larger work , thus improving upon the well-earned fame already secured . " His Royal Highness , the Prince of Wales , is the Patron and President of the Institution . The Grand Lodge of England has a general supervision of its affairs , making

special gifts and annual donations to aid in carrying on its work . A Board of Governors exercise special authority and direct the administration in matters of detail . Every year , in the month of May , a festival is held in aid of the School , and it is an inspiring sight to witness the gathering of prominent and large-hearted brethren determined to

stand by and support the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Last year Bro . General Brownrigg , Prov . G . M . of Surrey , presided ; there were 275 brethren on the Board of Stewards , and they succeeded in raising the sum of £ 13 , 000 , a very handsome sum , though less than has been realized on some former occasions .

"It is pleasant to consider the generous offering's made and the good work done by the English brethren in the name of Benevolence and Charity . Freemasonry is the stronger all the world over because of such clear illustration shown of its true character and purposes . The world recognizes its benefactors and accords them a just meed of honour . "—Freemasons' Repository , January , 18 S 7 .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall ; Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President , in the President's chair ; and Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Junior Vice-President , in the chairs of those officers . There were also present Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd ,

W . H . Lee , A . Lucking , G . P . ; F . R . Spaull , C . Dairy , David D . Moxey , Wm . P . Brown , Henry Garrod , P . G . P . ; Charles F . Hogard , G . P . Britten , J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . C . Woodward , W . H . Perryman , P . G . P . ; J . E . Le Feurve , J . G . D . ; T . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; Hyde Clarke , Representative Grand Lodge of Columbia ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 ; Aubrey Saunders , P . D . G . M . Madras ;

1 J . S . Skinner , A . Money , Jas . T . Ford , W . Braker , Jno . Healey , L . P . Walker , T . Wilkinson , D . Edwards , John Glenn , James Stevens , W . Murray , Wm . Clifford , Arthur Betts , J . H . Lane , John A . Burton , G . Free , Geo . Bugler , W . A . Scurrah , C . W . Meiter , J . S . Cumberland , William Abbott , H . Dickey , Chas . James , John Nixon , F . Drew , Varies Burt , W . H . Mundav , I . Sargeant Stacv . E ,

Austin , Dan Hughes , H . Carman , F . Silvester , Simeon Jacobs , Alphonse Hardy , T . Wilkinson , Fred . V . Green , John Manger , Alex . Baldwin , W . Greenwood , Arthur Cleare , Edward Terry , W . Watkins , R . La Feuillade , ^ errnan Fehrenbach , Robt . J . Voisey , B . Lyon , John Nicholson , Geo . W . Larter , Frank Matthews , Wm . Englej £ 'd , J . H . Wood , S . Fountaine , W . F . Beavis , A . Barfield .

-V Mamer , Chas . Corley , H . Massey , and H . Sadler , G . Jyler . To the Board of Masters which was first held the draft ? , ? enda paper for the next Quarterly Communication of tjrand Lodge was read . Fo 7 the Board of Benevolence jnere were only four recommendations from last meeting to ° e confirmed , and this having been done the brethren proceeded with the new list , which contaired 34 cases , viz ., - - --. „ .. v «» w Hi , !• *'" - >»¦ J TV 1111 . 11 \> U"I . Uli' V . M J *| i UaOVrO ) V it ,, }

u ° London , Southampton , Ulverston , Carnarvon , Dudley , P g' Kong , Ireland , Brighton , Uxbridge , Manchester , Sfvenoaks , Plymouth , Harwich , Portsmouth , Teignmouth , " i "> Constantinople , Stretford , Cape Town , Holbeach , ? Madras . The total amount awarded during a four ours sitting was £ 810 , which was composed of one recommendation of £ 75 , one of £ 60 , three of £ 50 each , two t « , > r £ acI , » five of £ 30 each , nine grants of £ 20 each , ™ £ 15 each , eight of £ 10 each , and one of £ 5 .

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First Ball Of The Joppa Lodge, No. 188.

FIRST BALL OF THE JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 .

The first ball of this flourishing Iodge was held at Willis ' s Rooms , on the 14 th instant , and the executive are to be congratulated upon the very successful result of their first venture . This success is chiefly attributable to the zeal and energy displayed by the Hon . Secretary , Bro . H . Lazarus , the son of the lodge Secretary , Bro . Lewis

Lazarus . Bro . J . W . Dewsnap was President , and Bro . L . Wall , W . M ., Vice-President of the Ball Committee , the following brethren serving as Stewards : Bros . I . Botibol , E . J . Coombe , A . G . Dodson , L . Isaacs , A . Jones , J . S . Lyon , I . Myers , L . M . Myers , M . Siegenberg , and B . Weigel . With the assistance of these brethren the necessary arrangements were made , and as a reward for their labours , they

had the gratification of welcoming a brilliant assembly of about 280 ladies , brethren , and other friends . A dispensation to wear Masonic clothing was obtained , and made liberal use of . Dancing commenced shortly after nine o ' clock , the spacious ball room being fairly well filled by the time the first quadrille was formed . The band of the Honourable Artillery Company , under the direction of

Bandmaster Gay , was in attendance , and performed an excellent selection of music , in a manner that gave great satisfaction . Bros . A . Lacy Harris , F . Isaacson , and A . H . Saqui and Mr . F . J . Dodson rendered efficient service as M . C . 's . Dancing was sustained with much spirit until about 12 . 30 , when the company adjourned to the supper room , where ample justice was done to an elegant cold collation , served

under the personal superintendence of Bro . Dawkins , the genial manager , who is to be congratulated upon the completeness of the arrangements . The toasts were but three in number , and the speeches , necessarily , very short . The President , Bro . DEWSNAP , occupied the chair , and proposed " The Queen , " which having been enthusiastically

received , Bro . WALL , W . M ., gave the toast of the evening" Success to the Joppa Ball . " After expressing the pleasure it afforded him to see such a numerous gathering , he thanked the ladies and brethren for their generous support , which had enabled the executive to score a decided success .

Bro . LEWIS LAZARUS then rose , and said he considered a vote of thanks was due to those who had so energetically worked to ensure an enjoyable evening . He therefore proposed "The Stewards , " to whom they owed a debt of gratitude . The Lodge of Joppa having been in existence since 17 S 9 without having a ball , the members had naturally considered that it was due time one should be given .

Thanks to the Stewards , the result had exceeded their expectations . Bro . A . G . DODSON , on behalf of the Stewards , returned thanks . Supper and speeches being over , the company were soon

re-engaged in the dance , which was continued vvith unflagging zeal until the end of the programme was reached . The proceeds are to be devoted to the Benevolent Fund of the lodge , and it is therefore to be hoped that the members may be congratulated upon a financial , as well as a pleasurable , success .

Gallery Lodge Ball.

GALLERY LODGE BALL .

The fifth annual ball of the Gallery Lodge , No . 1928 , came off with much eclat on the 2 nd inst ., at Brixton Hall . There were about 160 ladies and gentlemen present and they devoted * themselves most energetically to the worship of terpsichore until a late hour in the early morning . Unfortunately the W . M ., Bro . W . O . Goldsmith , was absent

through serious illness , but his place was efficiently filled by Bro . C . F . Pardon , l . P . M . Shortly after midnight an excellent supper was served in the banqueting hall , and the usual toasts , "The Oueen and Craft ; " "The Gallery Lodge ; " and "The Ladies" were drunk with enthusiasm .

The band , which was supplied from the Army and Navy Stores in Victoria-street , gave great satisfaction , and the whole entertainment reflected the greatest credit on the Hon . Sees ., Bros . Herbert Wright and Greenwood . The M . C . ' s for the evening were Bros . F . Gale and J . H . Smith and Mr . Edgar Pardon .

Annual Ball Of The Selwyn Lodge, No. 1901.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE SELWYN LODGE , No . 1901 .

The second annual concert and ball given by the brethren of the Selwyn Lodge , No . 1901 , took place at the Peckham Public Hall on Thursday , the 10 th inst . There was a very large attendance . the guests mustering to between z 59 or 300 , and both concert and ball proved a splendid success . All the rooms required for the occasion , and

especially the ball room , was tastefully decorated , shields , bearing the Iodge arms and appropriate devices , being conspicuous everywhere , while the dais was quite a picture with its wealth of floral decoration . Bro . Stuart Lane's band furnished the music , and the ball having been opened by Bro . R . E . Anderson , W . M ., who was ably seconded by Bro . Bellis , P . M ., dancing was continued with great spirit

till about 5 a . m . the next morning , a reasonable interval at midnight being set apart for the supper . As regards the concert , there was a good programme , and the several numbers received well-merited appla « se . Among those present were Bros . R . E . Anderson , W . M . ; L . E . Eagle , S . W . ; ] . M . Wimble , J . W . ; E . Gauntlett , S . D . ; W . Rowan , J . D . ; R . W . Powles , l . P . M . ; A . I . Bellis , P . M . ;

W . H . Hook , P . M . ; W . Wills , A . D . C . ; H . R . Hobbs , J Lightfoot , A . Briant , Stewards , and most of the mem bers of the lodge and a strong force of visitors , Bro . J Lightfoot taking upon himself the duties of M . C .

The First Anniversary Festival Of The Eleanor Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1707.

THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OF THE ELEANOR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , NO . 1707 .

This festival was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Monday , the 31 st ult . About forty members and visitors sat down to a substantial repast , the

chair being taken by Bro . Money , W . M . of the Eleanor Lodge , and the vice-chair by Bro . Birkin , W . M . of the High Cross Lodge . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the CHAIRMAN proposed " Success to the Eleanor Lodge of Instruction , " coupled vvith the name of Bro . Webb , one of its founders . Bro . WEBB , in reply , said that when he was installed

The First Anniversary Festival Of The Eleanor Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1707.

W . M . of the Eleanor Lodge , he made up his mind to establish an instruction lodge in connection , and this , with the assistance of several zealous brethren , had been most successfully accomplished , and he trusted the comfortable room provided for them by Bro . Oddy , and its convenience of access , would induce many other brethren in the neighbourhood to join them .

In reply to the toast of his health , Bro . HUBBARD , the Preceptor , said he had been struck from the first meeting with the earnest , business-like manner of the brethren who started the Iodge ; he had been supported and encouraged in the past year by the regular attendance and willingness for the duties on the part of the members , and he looked forward to its becoming one of the most successful lodges

of instruction in that district , and no effort on his part should be wanting to make it so . In proposing "The Masonic Charities , " he stated that he was going as Steward to the coming Festival of the Aged Freemasons ' Institution , and thought every Freemason should be proud of the three grear Charities for boys , girls , and old people , supported by their contributions .

In replying , Bro . THOMPSON spoke of the good work done by the Tottenham and Enfield Masonic Charitable Associations , with which he had been connected from their foundation , first as Secretary , next as Treasurer , and now as President ; by means of these Associations , they will have sent to the various Charities at the close of the present association over 1 C 2000 , subscribed by the brethren of the

local lodges . The toast of the Mother Lodue , "The Eleanor , No . 1707 , " was replied to by Bro . LOVEBOND its Secretary , who acknowledged the useful work now being done by the instruction Iodge . " The Neighbouring Lodges of Instruction " was acknowledged by Bro . BINNIE , Secretary of the High Cross

Lodge of Instruction . " The Visitors " were responded for by Bros . HAWKINS ( in a humorous speech ) , MACKNHY , STEPHENS , and MEEK . "The Healths of the President and Vice-President " were next proposed . The _ President , Bro . MONEY , in replying , expressed his pride in having attained to the honours of the chair in the

Eleanor Lodge , and his intention of furthering the interests of the instruction lodge to the best of his ability , and advised all the younger Masons present to become regular attendants at its meetings . The Vice-President , Bro . BIRKIN , expressed the gratification it had given him to be present , and hoped this young lodge would go on and prosper .

The toastof "The Treasurer and Secretary" being given , Bro . ODDY , in response , thanked the members for the confidence they had reposed in him , and promised to do all in his power to further their interests . Bro . WILSON also replied , and , in thanking the brethren for their support of the festival , said he looked upon that large and enthusiastic meeting on their first

anniversary as an omen of success for the future . The proceedings were pleasantly varied by the musical contributions of brethren , Bro . Kift presiding at the piano , while Bro . Mackney delighted his hearers by a song and two of his inimituble violin solos . Bros . Asman , Richards , Bull , Webb , Chevalier , Stephens , L'Huillier , and Pinder

also contributed songs during the evening . The whole proceedings were most enthusiastic and harmonious , and this result having been attained after only one year's working , the members are justified in looking forward to this being one of the most successful lodges of instruction in the North of London .

The Leeds Lodges And The Queen's Jubilee.

THE LEEDS LODGES AND THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE .

A meeting of the W . M . 's , P . M . 's , and Wardens of the Leeds lodges was held in the Masonic Hall , Carltonhill , Leeds , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . Bro Alfred Scarth , W . M . 289 , occupied the chair , and there were also present Bros . Wilson , Beck , Williamson , and Glover , P . M . 's

2 S 9 ; Brownfoot , W . M ., Myers , I . P . M ., Craig Bailey and Hill , P . M . s ' , of 304 ; Helison , P . M ., Bingham , S . W ., and Carter , J . W ., of 1042 ; Youings , W . M ., Crowe , Winn , and Jaques , P . M . 's , Bradford , S . W ., and Smith , J . W ., of 1211 ; Harris , W . M ., Good and Loe , P . M . 's , and Lucas , J . W ., 1221 Cobb , I . P . M ., Crossley , Anderson , and Schofield , P . M . 's , of 1311 ; and Mason , W . M . 2060 .

Bro . WILSON having apologised for the absence of Bro . Woodhouse , P . M . 2069 , a letter from the P . G . M . was read urging the Leeds lodges to comply as far as possible with the request of the Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and stating that a Masonic Festival for the brethren of the Northern Counties would be held at York in July next . On the proposition of Bro . WILSON , seconded by Bro .

CROWE , and supported by Bros . WILLIAMSON , YOUINGS , and HARRIS , it was resolved that each Leeds lodge be recommended to subscribe two shillings and sixpence per member , either individually or from the lodge funds to the Imperial Institute . On the proposition of Bro . MASON , seconded by Bro . HILL , and supported by Bros . BECK and WILLIAMSON , it

was resolved that a tea be given to eight hundred men and women born before the year 1 S 20 ; that the brethren bs asked to wait upon them , in Masonic clothing , and their wives invited to provide for , and preside at , the tables , the expense to be paid by the eight Leeds lodges in equal proportions . On the proposition of Bro . MASON , seconded by Bro .

BECK , and supported by Bro . WILLIAMSON , it was resolved that the brethren of the Leeds lodges have a supper together , and that all unattached Masons in Leeds be invited to attend as guests , the expense to be paid by the eight Leeds lodges in equal proportions . On the proposition of Bro . MASON , secondad by Bro . jAguES , it was resolved that a copy of these resolutions be

sent to all the brethren present , and to the W . M . s of the Leeds lodges in order that they may be brought before the members , and that each W . M . be requested to appoint two members of the Tea Committee and two members of the Supper Committee . The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the

Chairman on the proposition of Bro . GOOD , seconded by . Bro . CRAIG . It is desirable that the names of the brethren appointed to form the above Committees be sent to the Secretary , Bro . William Smith , J . W . 1211 , 41 , Lofthouse-place , Leeds , as soon as possible , to enable him to call the necessary meetings .