Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

THEMASONICMIRROR. * * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , " Strand , London , AV . C .

THE UNTVEESAI MASONIC CAIEKDAB , DIARY , AND POCKET BOOK JOB 1869 . —This useful and comprehensive publication is now issued . It can be obtained at the office of the FBEEMASONS' MAGAZINE , 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , London , or in Glasgow , in addition to the regular agents . BEETIIREN are reminded that tbe Lodge Music published a

few weeks ago , in several issues of the MAGAZINE , has been re " published in a convenient form for Lodge use , price 2 s . 6 d . DOHATIC LODGE OB INSTRUCTION . —The fifteen sections will be worked on the first Tuesday in February . The lodgo meets at the Palmerston Arms , Palmerstou-street , Walworth . MASONIC LIKE BOAT FUND . —AA ' e aro requested to mention

that a committee is about to be formed for carrying out the pur poses of the fund , and the Secretary ( Bro . Anthony Oneal Haye ) will be glad to receive the names of brethren willing to serve upon it . AVhen the committee is formed , a list of subscriptions received will be published . MASONIC LIFEBOAT . —We have much pleasure in announcing

that Lord de Tabley , Prov . G . M . Cheshire , leas kindly promised a subscription of £ 5 to this fund . Also that the Lodgo Union , Margate , has subscribed £ 2 s 2 s . This fund really deserves the support of the Craft . Ou another page will be found a paper read at the Ethnological Society , on Tuesday , the 2 Gth inst ., by Bro . Hyde Clarke ,

' On the proto-ethnic condition of Asia Minor , the Khalubes ( Chalybcs ) , Idoei Dactyli , and their relations with the mythology of Ionia . "

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The annual festival in aid of tho Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons was celebrated on Wednesday evening , the 27 th inst ., in the largo hall , Great Queen-street , the Bight Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . G . Master for Somersetshire , occupied the chair , and amongst those present were Bros . R . J . Simpson , G . Chap . ;

John Udall , P . G . D . ; B . Head , P . G . D . ; George Cox , P . G . D . ; E . W . Patten , Sec . to Royal Masonic Institution for Girls ; Capt . Cope , P . G . S . B . ; John Emmens , P . G . Purst . ; AA . Farnfield , Secretary to the Institution ; H . J . Strong , JUZ . D ., Hon . Surgeon to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; E . T . Payne , P . Prov . G . AV . & Prov . G . Treas . for Somersetshire ;

Major-General Mumbee ; Frederick Binckes , Sec . to the Boys' School ; T . Halsey , Prov . G . W . for Herts ; J . Mason , P . G . S . B . ; R . J . Spiers , P . G . S . B . & D . P . G . M . for Oxfordshire ; John Symonds P . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; G . AA . K . Potter , P . G . D . ; H . J . Brouse , J . G . D . ; S . Tomkins , G . Treas . ; J . W . Avery , P . M . G 19 ; John Hervey , G . Sec . ; Henry Bridges , P . G . S . B . and D . P . G . M . for

Somersetshire ; Richard Tanner , W . M . 1 / 7 ; J . IL "W ynne , P . M . 101 ; S . May , P . M . 101 ; Frederick Adlard , P . M . & Treas . ' 1 > Bobert J . Chappell , 7 ; Minnlg , 172 ; Edward Cox , P . M . G 57 5 AVatson , P . M . 23 ; B . W . Little , P . M . S 20 ; Pendlebnry , P . M . 1 , 05 G ; AV . Dodd , 1 , 191 , and a numerous host of brethren .

The banquet was supplied in Bro . Charles Gosden's best style , and it gave entire satisfaction . Grace having been sung by the professional singers , The Chairman gave "Her Majesty the Queen , " and said whenever it was given in England it was always received with loyalty and acclamation , but he flattered himself that nowhere

would it be received louder than in that room , and given by the mouths of English Masons . They were met that evening in commemoration of one of their Masonic charities , aud he might say that whenever a munificent act was to be performed , there the Queen took a personal interest . The toast was well given .

The Chairman next gave " Their Royal Hignnesses the Priuce and Princess of AVales and the rest of the Royal Family , " aud in doing so took occasion to remind the company that that was the anniversary of the birthday of the late Duke of Sussex , through whose exertions the institution they were met to celebrate was first launched into existence . He had then to give

"The health of Royalty , " who was yet alive , and more than that was alive in the affections and hearts of the people of this country . The Prince of AVales , within the last few weeks , if what they heard was true , he knew not on what foundation it rested , had entitled him to an additional respect , for having taken a degree in Freemasonry . If it was so he had no doubt

that they would not only drink his health with enthusiasm as a prince of the blood , but as a Mason ( loud cheers ) . Song—Mdlle . Liebhart . The Chairman gave " The Most AVorshipful the Grand

Master , the Earl of Zetland , President of the Institution . " In proposing this toast , he said it was with great satisfation to himself , and it was most agreeable to his feelings , as for a long time a great friendship had existed between him and the M . AV . the Grand Master , but on the present occasion he preferred to call to memory the significant fact that it was then a quarter of a

century since the Earl of Zetland was called to the high oiWce with which he was entrusted . At the end of that quarter of a century he was not less popular , but indeed was far more popular , than on the day when he was elected . If he ( the Chairman ) could add anything to his title to their respect , it would be by his recalling to their recollection the fact that under his auspices

as Grand Master , about 19 years ago , not the least important branch of their institutions was the fund for the relief of the widows of Freemasons first started and launched . He hoped , therefore , they would fill their glasses , and drain them to the last , with all the entlmsiam which they could express , to the health of the Earl of Zetland , not so much iu honour of tlie high

office ho held amongst them , but in honour of his private and personal character as Grand Master of the Masons of this country . The toast was very cordially responded to . This was followed by a new song , composed by Bro . Ganz , sung by Miss Abbott , " Since yesterday , " which was received

with great applause , and there were loud cries for a repetition of it ,- but tliis was not permitted . Tlie Chairman said iie was very sorry to interpose a dull speech of his between the melody to which they had just been listening , but they , as Masons , well knew they had come there for business , and not exclusively for pleasure . He had to give them

a toast , which lie was sure would lie well received , and he should say but a few words , indeed they were not needed , to recommend the toast , which was " The health of the Deputy Grand Master , tlie Earl de Grey and Ripon . " His noble friend , he thought he might say , from his personal knowledge of him . and he thought he might also say for the Masons of England ,