Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

'the monthly meeting- of the Board of Benevolence vvas held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President , in the chair ; Bro . James Brett , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , lunior Vice-President , occupied their respective chairs . There were also present Bros . W . H . Perryman , A . G . P . ;

T H Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; D . P . Cama , G . Treas . ; Ilavid D . Mercer , P . M . ; G . P . Britten , P . M . ; Henry Garrod , P . G . P . ; Thos . Cull , P . M . 144 6 ; Chas . Frederick Hoeard , P . M . 205 ; George A . Cundy , P . M . goi ; L . C . Haslip , P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; Thos . Cubitt , p G P . ; R £ V - J- N . Palmer , G . Chap . ; Stephen Richardson , W . M . 183 ; J . Soper , P . M . 1769 ; A . Betts , W . M . 1351 ! W . Willey , P . M . 9 ; A . E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ;

r Gaisford , W . M . 781 ; G . W . Larter , W . M . 1602 ; W . Snodin , P . M . 157 ; W . S . Hall , P . M . 253 and 432 ; H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ; S . G . Fontaine , W . M . 45 ; J . Tydeman , P . M . 1327 ; E . Coste , P . M . 1327 ; J . Davis , pi . 1309 ; W . Watkins , W . M . 1076 ; J . H . Smith , VV . M . 2157 ; G . S . Bigley , P . M . 129 S ; K . W . Galer , \ V . M . ij 66 ; C . Wakefield , W . M . 1259 ; A . Le Grand ,

P M . 766 ; W . D . Fracis , W . M . 255 ; J . E . C . Matthews , W M . 1644 ; J . Murray , P . M . 1706 ; F . Mead , P . M . ,, 7 : W . A . Scurrah , I . P . M . 2048 ; L . Gardiner , P . M . ZQ ; and C . W . Carrell , W . M . 1816 . Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd , W . Lee , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler , also attended . The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the

Grand Master made at the last meeting in December , 1886 , to the amount of £ 530 . The new list contained the names of nineteen petitioners from London , Portsea , Hanley , Liverpool , St . Helena , Totnes , Antigua , Carnarvon , Southampton , Halliford , Sydney ( N . S . W . ) , and Harrogate .

Tvvo of these were dismissed , and two deferred . The rest were relieved with a total of , £ 380 . There were recommendations to Grand Lodge , one of £ 75 , and one of £ 50 , one recommendation to the Grand Master for ^ 40 , and three for £ 30 each . There were four grants of £ 20 each , and four of £ 10 each , and one of £ 5 .

The Gavel Club.

THE GAVEL CLUB .

ANNUAL DINNER AND PRESENTATION . The third annual dinner in connection with this very successful club was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., when eighty-four gavellers and their visitors sat down to a most excellent repast , provided under the able management of Gaveller Madell .

Amongst others , the following vvere present : Gavellers G . L . Kennaby l ( President ); Hicklin , Bennett , Pritchard ( Hon . Sec . and Treasurer ); Sudlow , W . J . Kennaby , Bassano , Dawson ; Smith , Pearse , Ingham , Gibbings , Hawkins , Sayle , Guenigault , Houghton , Blaxland , Combes , Madell , Willing , Matthew , Heming , Crutch , Cubitt , J . H . S . Palmer , Berther , Cook , Robinson ,

Lawes , Kirby , Pegram , Nash , Benns , and Meyer . The Gaveller PRESIDENT , in proposing " The Gavel Club , " said that the success of the club in general , and also their special meetings , and this one in particular , was solely attributable to the energy of their much loved and respected Hon . Secretary and Treasurer , Gaveller Pritchard , whose name he had much pleasure in coupling with the toast .

Gaveller PRITCHARD , in response , thanked the gavellers and visitors for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast , and said that no effort on his part should at any time be wanting to forward the interest of the club and the enjoyment of the members . For the information of the visitors he begged to say that all gavellers were good gavellers—none bad—none even indifferent ; but at the same

time he must admit that some vvere better than others , and amongst the very best there vvas one whose name he vvas sure would be received with enthusiasm—Gaveller Madell . The mention of this name led to a most pleasing and important duty which he was deputed to perform . Every member of the club had been fully alive to the great courtesy , general attention , and kindness which Gaveller

Madell had always bestowed upon them since his management of the Freemasons' Tavern . He ( the Secretary and Treasurer ) would not degrade the occasion or offend the susceptibilities of Gaveller Madell by attempting to enumerate the many gracious acts for which they vvere indebted to him ; suffice it to say that they vvere all most anxious to mark their appreciation of his great kindness ,

and it had been decided that this mark of appreciation should take the form of a presentation album , containing the photographs of the members of the club . He wished Gaveller Madell to understand that although they might easily have made a more valuable present , from a monetary point of view , yet one more spontaneous could not have been made . The thing vvas no sooner suggested than it

was done , and Gaveller Secretary and Treasurer felt sure that it would not take the lowest place amongst the many presents Gaveller Madell had received , but that should one of the originals of the photographs contained in that album ever be parted from him , there would be something to keep that parted gaveller in his remembrance , and when he opened that book , as no doubt he often would do .

ne would bear in mind that every photograph represented not onl y a brother in Masonry , a gaveller in the Gavel Uub , but a friend in every sense of the word . Hi | VeIler MADELL rose amidst loud cheers to return thanks for the very handsome presentation , but said words tailed him to say what he felt . He had received many Presents , but none vvould be more dearly cherished than this

one , and it should be handed down to his son if he was spared , which son he hoped vvould live to be a gaveller . « e had ahvays esteemed the assistance and kindly feeling th " Tu * ' 1 'm ^ om "ie very ^ ky '" dividual members of tne club , and his ambition was to become a gaveller , for a more sociable and hail-fellow-well-met body of men never Misted . In conclusion , he asked the members of the club 0 *? cept his most heartfelt thanks fnr their oroal- kinHncso .

, ,. "I Gaveller PRESIDENT next proposed "The Visitors , " Which was suitably and ably responded to by Bro . F . W . Later on , Gaveller SUDLOW said that although speeches er f ° t as a rule welcomed in the Gavel Club , yet it vvould " ft ° . 'ght to separate without drinking to " The Health G- { j"" estee"ied President , Gaveller G . L . Kennaby . " tre ^ T r Combes bad done much to ensure a musical hard t Secretary and Treasurer had worked very a to make the evening a success ; but Gaveller Kennaby ,

The Gavel Club.

as President , had also contributed , by his kind and genial conduct in the chair , in no small degree to the enjoyment of the gavellers and their visitors . Gaveller KENNABY , in returning thanks , called attention to the important services Gaveller Combes had rendered to the Club by arranging the musical part of the entertainment .

The above toasts vvere interspersed with some capital songs and recitations . Visitor Bayne gave " Dearer than life ; " visitor Southgate , "Love of my life ; " visitor A . Thompson , " The meeting of the waters" and " The snow lies white " ( encored ); visitor Mackway , " My sweetheart when a boy" and " I heard a voice ; " visitor Kift , "The Fatherland" and "Sentimental songs ; " and

Gaveller Arthur Combes "On 'Change" and "The dotlet of my eye . " The recitations vvere "After dinner , " by Gaveller Heming ; " The soldier's pardon" and "Yacoob Strauss , " by visitor H . J . Kestin . The presentation album above referred to is very beautifully bound in full red Russia , and outside bears the lettering " Gaveller A . Madell , from the Gavel Club , "

whilst inside the inscription— " Presented to Gaveller A . Madell by the members of the Gavel Club "—is most beautifully illuminated . The pages have been specially lithographed , and each photograph is surmounted with the gavel and ribbon peculiar to the Gavel Club . Altogether it is a very splendid book , and we congratulate Gaveller Madell on the good feeling which has prompted the presentation .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . — This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , High Holborn , on the 14 th inst . Among those present vvere Sir Knights G . Graveley , C . E ., E . C . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., Prelate ; J . B . Glenn , ist Captain ; J . H . Dodson , 2 nd Captain ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C ., Treasurer ; T . C . Walls , P . G . C . Gds ., P . E . C , Registrar ; Alfred Tisley , Expert ; Capt . Stohwasser , C . of L . ; H . J . Lardner , ist Std . Br . ; T . Wood , 2 nd Std . Br , ; Capt .

Freer , Herald ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C . ; R . Berridge , P . E . C . ; J . H . Thomas , L . Steele , C . Slater , Rawles , Equerry ; aud others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot having been taken for Comps . Nelson Prower , 355 , and W . Maple , 1293 , they vvere duly installed as Knights of the Order by the E . C . Sir Knight Glenn was then installed as Eminent Commander for the

year ensuing by Sir Knight Graveley . The report of the audit committee having been received and adopted , a Past Commander's jewel vvas presented to Sir Knight Graveley . The officers appointed and invested vvere Sir Knights G . Graveley , Pielate ; J . H . Dodson , ist Captain ; Alfred Tisley , 2 nd Captain ; W . Paas , Treasurer ; T . C . Walls , Registrar ; Capt . Stohwasser , Expert ; H . J .

Lardner , C . of L . ; Wood , ist Std . Br . ; J . D . Harris , 2 nd Std . Br . ; Capt . Freer , ist Herald ; J . N . Spence , 2 nd Herald ; Sir Love Jones Parry , Bart ., D . C . ; and Rawles , Equerry . Apologies for non-attendance vvere read from Sir Knights Roebuck , P . E . C ; A . C Veley , W . Kelly , Capt . Richardson , J . Dove Harris , and others .

Letters of sympathy vvere directed to be sent to the widows and families of Sir Knights C . Sanders , M . D ., P . E . C , and E . F . Storr , D . C . The encampment vvas then closed , and the sir knights partook of an excellent banquet , which reflected great credit on the caterers . The usual toasts followed .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Hope Preceptory ( No . 4 ) . —A meeting of this preceptory vvas held on the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , when the Very Eminent Prov . Great Prior of West Yorkshire , Sir Knight T . W . Tew , J . P ., vvas present . Comp . Massie was installed as Knight Templar by Sir Knight Barker , after which the Constable

Sir Knight Joseph Knowles Kaye , was installed Eminent Preceptor for the year . The ceremony was performed very ably by Sir Knight Gill . Afterwards the Eminent Preceptor entertained the Provincial Prior and other sir knights to dinner . Among the guests vvere Sir Knight Monckman , Prov . Chancellor , and most of the Provincial Officers and Eminent Preceptors .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

LEEDS . —Leodiensis Chapter ( No . 77 ) . —A meeting of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . In the absence of the M . W . S ., Bro . Dr . Hargreaves , through illness , the chapter vvas opened by Ex . and Pt . Bro . Kay , P . M . W . S ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , I . G . North Eastern District , was admitted and saluted in

due form . The minutes of the last meeting were read confirmed . Ex . and Pt . Bro . Henry Warwick , M . W . S . elect , vvas presented to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 , who performed the ceremony of installation with his usual care and impressiveness . The following officers were then appointed by the M . W . S ., addressing each as to their duties in the chapter : Ex . and Pt . Bros . Povvness , Prelate

Hess , ist General ; Fox , 2 nd General ; R . Wilson , 30 , M . W . S ., Recorder ; Locking , G . M . ; Gerrard , Raphael ; Walmsley , Herald ; and Armstead , Capt . of Guard . A cordial vote of thanks vvas carried with acclamation to 111 Bro . C J . Banister for his kindness in coming so far to be with them in such inclement weather . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet ,

which was served up in the dining hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., Bro . Warwick , having on his right Bros . C . J . Bannister , 33 ° ; John Barker , 30 ; Fox , Armstead , Walmsley , and others ; and on his left Bros . R . Wilson , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Fourness , Kay , P . M . W . S . ; Hess , Locking , and others . The M . W . S . proposed the loyal toasts , which were most heartily received .

The toast of " The S . C , " and their dear " Bro . Banister , Inspector General of the District , " was proposed in felicitous terms by the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister responded to the toast most feelingly , giving some excellent advice to all the brethren , hoping that he might be spared yet to see the chapter increased to fifty members . III . Bro . Banister proposed " The Health of the M . W . S . " in most gracious terms , believing that he would prove to be

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

one of the best filling the chair for many years , and vvould emulate their late Bro . Hoffernon , whose death was a serious loss to the Leodiensis Chapter . The M . W . S . returned thanks in a most excellent speech , hoping that the officers he had appointed that evening would do their very best to support him , and fulfil the duties of each to the very best of their ability . It vvas his intention to have practice meetings , so that the chapter

should be properly worked . . _ , " The Healths of the P . M . W . S . ' s >\ were proposed from the chair . III . Bros . R . Wilson , 30 , Kay , and others , responded . "The Officers" vvere proposed and responded to , and the last toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Some excellent music and songs were given , and highly appreciated by all present .

Rosicracian Society Of England.

Rosicracian Society of England .

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The fratres of this college assembled on the 13 th inst . for the quarterly convocation at the Masonic Hall , 16 a , Great Queen-street , when there were present M . W . Dr . W . RT " Woodman , S . M . ; R . W . Fratres James Lewis Thomas , S . S . M . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . T . ; E . H . Thiellay , M . of the T .: Dr ,

W . Wynn Westcott , M . B ., Sec ; V . W . Fratres T . C . Walls , Robert Roy , S . L . M . Mathers , Frederick Holland ; and Fratres J . J . Thomas , Nelson Prower , T . W . Lemon , Thomas Massa , W . G . Lemon , and others . Bros . Thomas Olver Harding , M . A ., B . C ., and John Nicholas Frye were advanced to the Degree of Zelator in

an impressive manner by the M . of the T . On the proposition of V . W . Frater Walls , a P . M . ' s jewel was voted to each of the subscribing Past Masters . V . W . Frater Walls also gave notice of a proposition that in futurej the M . of the T . be elected in January instead of in April as heretofore . R . W . Frater Dr . W . Wynn Westcott

distributed copies of his work , A Commentary on the Ten Sephiroth , " and also copies of the Clavicula , No . 1 , written by the M . W . Supreme Magus , Dr . W . R . Woodman . R . W . Frater F . Holland read a very learned and interesting essay on "The Tree of Life ; " this will be subsequently printed . After the dissolution of the college , the fratres dined together at the Holborn Restaurant , and a discussion on the occult sciences closed the day ' s work .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE ( No . 2 ) . —An assembly of this conclave vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Regent-street , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., under the M . P . Sovereign , Sir Knight J . A . Gartley . There were also present Sir Knights Bailey , H . P . ; C . F . Hogard , Grand Recorder ; j . Moon , P . S ., as V . E . ; H . Venn , P . S ., as S . G . ; F . Graves , Prefect ; and Chauffourier . Visitors ;

Sir Knights C F . Matier , Intendant General of Lancashire , and Castellari , who has just been appoimed Intendant General of Bengal and its Dependencies , in succession to the lamented Sir Knight Col . Stewart . A dispensation having been granted by the M . 111 . G . S ., Sir Francis Burdett , Sir Knight Castellari was enthroned as a M . P . S . Sir Knight Soppet was elected M . P . S . for the

ensuing year , and Sir Knight Graves as Viceroy . Sir Knight Herbert Dicketts having resigned the office of Treasurer , a post he has held in the conclave for a period of 15 years , Sir Knight James Lewis Thomas vvas elected in his stead , and a resolution vvas ordered to be entered on the minutes , and a copy sent to Sir Knight Dicketts , expressing with what deep regret the sir knights had heard of the

cause of his resignation , namely , his very serious illness ; but a fervent prayer was expressed that he vvould soon be restored to perfect health , and be able to come amongst them as of yore . After the business vvas concluded , the sir knights partook of one of those recherche little dinners for which the Cafe Royal is famous , and honoured the usual loyal and knightly toasts .

East Indies.

East Indies .

PENANG . —Prince of VVales Lodge ( No . 1555 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Masonic Hall on St . John ' s Day , the 27 th December last , when the brethren had been requested to be present to witness the ceremony of installing Bro . F . K . Jennings as W . M . for the ensuing year . The members and their guest numbered in good form long before the appointed

hour of 5 . 30 p . m ., the lodge itself being crowded . The installation ceremoy was admirably performed by Bro . Comrie , and the officers for the year having been appointed and invested , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . A very pleasant evening vvas spent , the newly-installed Master excelled in the able manner in which he proposed

the various toasts , which were responed to ably and humorously by Bros . Comrie , Huttenbach , and other brethren . Bros . Gottlieb and Hawkins presided at the piano , and many songs were admirably rendered by Bros . West , Lloyd , Comrie , Karl , and Christianson . A special vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Lunberg for the admirable manner in which he had carried out the

arrangements for the banquet . The lodge was closed at 10 . 30 p . m . by the Tyler ' s toast , given by Bro . Beal for poor and distressed Masons , and he appealed so earnestly to the brethren that the result was one of the largest subscriptions known in the lodge for many years .

HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —Weary of Life . —Derangement of the liver is one of the most efficient causes of dangerous diseases , and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which are worse than death itself . A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits , and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat , impure atmosphere ,

overindulgence , or exhausting excitement . The most shattered constitution may derive benefitfrom Holloway ' s Pills , which wi 1 regu ate disordered action , braces the nerves , increase the energy of thc intellectual faculties , and revive the failing memory . By attentively studying the instructions far taking these Pills and explicitly putting them in practice , the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery , [ A DVT , ]