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Domatic Chapter ( 177 ) , the Rose of Denmark Chapter ( 975 ) , a Founder and First Z of the Kennington Chapter ( 13 S 1 ) , in which lie also holds the post of Treasurer . Beyond these offices , he has filed many Stewardships to the Masonic Institutions , is a Vice-President of them all , and was a special Steward at the Installation , in 1 S 75 , of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of

English Freemasonry The disappointment George Everett experienced on March 6 of the present year , was far less keen than the disappointment of his friends . That his claims to the honour of the only electable position it is in the power of the Craft to give are unequalled

there is no Mason to dispute , and it was the great support Mr . Edward Terry secured from his own profession , the provincial members of which voted in strong force , that gave him the enviable position in the craft of Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge . George Everett , however , has bowed to the wishes of his

Masonic friends that he should again offer himself for election , to the Grai-d Treasurership in 1891 , when , it is to be hoped , he will be unopposed . Your time has passed to the music of the birds so pleasantly that you hardly notice that the sun has hidden itself for the day , behind

the elms and beeches that shadow the lawn . The summer meeting of 1 SS 9 at Kempton Park- is a thing of the past , with all its hopes and all its disappointments . The enclosures and stands are desertc d , save for the attendants who gather up the litter after the day ' s work is done . And nothing now remains but to get back to town as fast as the congested traffic will allow you .

Mark Grand Lodge.

MARK GRAND LODGE .

A SPECIAL Meeting of Grand Lodge of Mark Masonry of England and Colonies of the British Crown took place on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., at SA , Red Lion-square , to receive a communication from H . R . H . the Grand Master of the Order . Lord Egerton of Tatton , M . W . Pro . G . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . W ., acting S . G . Warden ; Sir Lionel Darell , J . G . W . ; W . G . Lemon , S . G . O . ; Rev . H . Kynaston , G . Chap . ; F . Richardson , G . Reg . ; Frank S . Knytctt , S . G . D . ; H . E .

Cou . ans , J . G . D . ; Robert Berridge , G . D . C . ; J . D . Bridgemann , A . G . D . C . ; J . H . Matthews , A . G . D . C . ; T . B . Purchas , G . S . B . : J . Mainwaring , G . J . G . ; J . W . Thompson ; S . Knight ; and J . M . Collins , G . Stewards . There were also present , among others : —The Lord Euston , P . S . G . W . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . G . M . of Gloucestershire ; Bros . G . F . Woodall , J . II . Wynne , Geo . Mickley , R . Loveland Lovel ind , James Stevens , and John Ramsey , all of whom are Past Grand Officers .

Grand Lodge was formally opened , and the summons convening the Special Lodge read by the A . G . Sec , Bro . C . F . Matier . Lord EGERTON of TATTON : Brethren , you have heard the notice jusl read convening this meet ' ng , the object of which is to receive a special communication from his Royal Highness the M . W . G . M . I have received a letter from Sir Francis Knollys , in which it is stated that his Royal Highness entirely approves of the recommendations of the General Board , which

arefirst , that a Special Grand Mark Lodge be held to invest a new Grand Secretary in the place of Bro . Binckes , who has resigned , and his Royal Highness has also signified his approval of the lecommendation that an annuity of , £ 12 5 be given to Bro . Binckes as a retiring allowance . I have now , therefore , to signify his Royal Highness ' s approval of the appointment of Bro . Matier Assistant Grand Secretary , as Grand Secretary , and I have his Royal

Highness ' s command to invest him , m lieu of Bro . Binckes , as Grand Secretary . The Earl of EUSTON : I rise for the purpose of moving that a retiring allowance of ^ 125 a year be granted to Bro . Binckes . We like to do that which is right and just to a man who has served Mark Masonry so well and so long . At the General Board , when Bro . Binckes signified his intention to retire , we thoroughly investigated the matter , and we unanimously

recommended to his Royal Highnfss the M . W . G . M ., that this allowance should be awarded to Bro . Binckes in consideration of his past services to the Order of Mark Masons . I have the greatest pleasure in moving , now , that that retiring allowance of , £ 125 be voted by Grand Mark L-dge—that the sum of . £ 125 a year be given to him from the funds of Grand Mark Lodge . I may al . o state to you , brethren , that Bro . Binckes sent the resignation by me

to his Royal Highness , and I conveyed it to his Royal Highness . Ill ' s Royal Highness accepted it , and he confirmed the recommendation of the General Board , that Bro . Matier should be appointed Grand Secretary in Bro . I . incl . es s place . Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON ( President of the General Board ) : I have much pleasure in seconding this resolution , because I consider it is only just and proper that Bro . Binckes , who has served Mark Masonry well and truly ,

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should receive some recognition of our appreciation of his services . It is better for us to say nothing of the circumstances which have led to the resignation , but only of the services Bro . Binckes has rendered to Grand Mark Lodge . I have , therefore , much pleasure in seconding the motion . The motion was put and carried unanimously . Bro . BI _ I . KIII . __ .: , G . D . of C , then presented Bro . C . F . Matier to the Pro .

Grand Master , Bro . J . H . Matthews advancing on the left of Bro . Matier with the collar and jewel of Grind Secretary on a cushion . Lord Egerton of Tatton having invested Bro . Matier , congratulated him amidst loud applause , and Bro . Matier took his seat at the Grand Secretary ' s table . Bro W . J . HUGIIAN , the acting Senior Grand Warden : Most Worshipful Pro . Grand Master , will you allow me , as the representative of the Grand

Chapter of Pennsylvania in Grand Mark Lodge of England , to present " Hearty good wishes " of that Grand Chapter to this Grand Lodge . It is the fi st Grand Chapter that recognised this Grand Lodge . I am sorry that one of tl . c brethren from the United States is not here . He left this country this morning , and he very much regrets not being able to be present . He represents 150 , 000 Mark Masons of the United States and Canada , and I think

such good wishes are worth having . I am happy also to say that he heartily congratulates this Grand Lodge on the appointment of Bro . Matier as Grand Secretary . Bro . Matier was then , by the direction of Bro . Berridge , saluted in ancient form .

Lord EGERTON of TATTON : Brethren , there is no other business on the paper , but there is one event which is about to happen which I think , although there is no previous notice of it , I should be justified , standing in the position I do , in bringing before you , and I shall ask you to give it your favourable reception . I allude to the approaching marriage of the eldest daughter of our Grand Master , the Princess Louise , with the Earl of Fife . I am sure that

an event like that which affects so closely the welfare of our Royal Family and the welfare and happiness of his Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Master , must be recognised by all Mark Masons , will give every satisfaction to you , and I am sure Mark Masons would also like to testify their loyalty and affection to their Grand Master on such an occasion as this I think , therefore , that it would not be inappropriate , without giving notice ,

that I should on this occasion move that a humble address be presented to his Royal Highness the M"st Worshipful Grand Master , congratulating his Royal Highness on the auspicious event of the marriage of his eldest daughter , the Princess Louise , with the Earl of Fife . I am sure you will all agree with me that we shou'd not allow this opportunity to pass by without expressing our great joy and sympathy with his Royal Highness on such an interesting

occasion . We know also that her Royal Highness , like all the members of the Royal Family , has been well known to Masons on various public occasions , and has shown her interest in all Masonic events . We also know that Lord Fife has taken a prominent part in Scottish Masonry , as Provincial Grand Master of Banffshire . He is also . 1 Royal Arch Mason in the Scottish Order . We have , therefore , every leason to congratulate ourselves as Masons

that the eldest daughter of our Grand Master is about to ally herself in marriage t > a distinguished Mason . I have much pleasure in moving this resolution , and I trust it will be cordially received by Grand Lodge : — " That a congratulatory address be piescnted to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Mark Master , on the auspicious marriage of H . R . H . the Princess Louise of Wales with Bro . the Earl of Fife , P . G . M . of Banffshire . "

The Earl of EUSTON : I beg to second the motion . I think that no words are m eded from me after what the Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master has said to you . I have the greatest pleasure in seconding the motion . We are all loyal , and we wish every happiness to our Grand Master and his family . The motion was carried unanimously , amidst loud applause . Bro . TOMUN ( I 47 , Victoria ) : M . W . Pro Grand Master , on behalf of the

Mark Lodges in Victoria , I beg to lender to you and to Bro . Matier , through you , their congratulations on the appointment of Bro . Matier as Grand Secretary . I can assure you it will give great satisfaction to the Lodges in Victoria , for Bro . . Matier is as well known there in name as any Mason . After a notification from Bro . Cumberland relative to an alteration in the Telegraphic Code address of Grand Mark Lodge , Grand Lodge was closed in form , and Bro . Matier received the personal congratulations of all the brethren present .

The Royal Masonic Institution For Boys

THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS

AT the annual festival of this Institution which was held at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday the 31 d ult ., the chair being occupied by Bro . Richaid Eve , a patron of the Institution , and Past Grand Treasurer of the charity , the unmistakable opinion of the subscribers upon its administration , as has been so forcibly expressed on recent occasions , again characterised the proceedings . It is impossible , perhaps , to stem the current of wounded

pride when once it has entered into the heart of the ordinary Briton , but the prompt and sound action the Provisional Committee has taken with regard to the reinstatement of the affairs of the Institution , should calm the minds of the subscribers , and keep them from indulging in those boisterous outbursts of personal feeling , which , at the least , are terribly discourteous to the ladies they invite to sh ue their festivities .