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the largest and most important in tho world—at least ou a par in that respect with other Grand Lodges . The board desire , however , to impress upon tho Craft that there are many Brethren who are strongly in favour of continuing , and very much extending , the present tavern arrangements , and who are of opinion that this can be done not only without derogating from the credit of tho institution , but that it will be productive of an adequate return for tho considerable outlay which must be incurred .

" The Board have next to direct the attention of the Brethren to the possibility of any scheme which may he submitted , eventuating in some pecuniary sacrifice in the loss of rent or interest of money ; it will be for the Craft to consider whether the obtaining of a fitting temple for tho mystic art will be an appropriate manner of expending their surplus funds , and whether somo diminution in their annual income will bo compensated for by the advantage thus gained . " The questions which the Board desire to submit fo the Brethren are these : —

" 1 st . —Are a library , ; reading , and refreshment rooms requisite , and would they be acceptable to the Craft generally ? " 2 nd . —If it be found practicable , will it be desirable to devote the necessary property solely and exclusively to Masonic uses ? " 3 rd . —Are tho Craft prepared to submit to somo diminution of their annual income for the purpose of keeping such property sacred to Masonry ? " 4 th . —If it should be found desirable hereafter that an annual subscription

( which would necessarily be of very small amount ) should be required to entitle Brethren to the uses of separate reading and refreshment rooms , what support would it probably receive from your Lodge or the members thereof ? " Lastly . —If it can be shown that a considerable outlay for the purpose of giving increased accommodation to tho Craft , and at the same time very much extending the tavern , would be productive of an adequate return , would such a proceeding be expedient and desirable ?

"Fully conscious of their responsibility as the executive body , not of Grand Lodge alone , but of tho whole Craft , the Board have at heart an earnest desire , not only to consider the dignity and reputation of the Order , and the accommodation and comfort of the Brethren , but having before them the duty of watching narrowly the finances of the society , they desire also to consider the subject with unprejudiced minds , aud to make no recommendation to Grand Lodge ou a matter which is not only most interesting to themselves , but which involves the future

interests ancl welfare of the whole Masonic body , until after the most mature consideration , and the fullest information and advice which they can obtain from their Brethren . " The Board earnestly request your attention to this subject ; they beg that you will have the kindness to let this address be read aud considered iu your Lodge ; that you will be at the trouble of inviting tho opinions of the members of your Lodge , and in communicating tho result , afford the Board all the assistance iu your power .

"I have the honour to be , AV . Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , "Jonx HAVERS , President . " P . S . —It is requested that your reply may bo sent , on or before the 31 st of March next , to the Grand Secretary , at whose office inquiries may be made , ancl plans of the present building inspected by any of the Brethren svho desire it . "

HOYAL FBEEMASONS' GIRLS SCHOOL . A QUARTERLY General Court was hold at the offices , Groat Queen-street , ou Thursday last , January 13 th , Bro . John Udall , V . P ., presiding . The minutes having been read aud confirmed , Bro , Biucte moved as a substantive law of the institution , that all petitions