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The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. the Late Bro THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR in his capacity of Grand Registrar, that at this early date it is difficult, if not impossible, to realise the extent of the loss which BOYS. his death entails on Freemasonry. Latterly, indeed , owing to It is evident , from a letter we published last week , and from his appointment towards the close of last year to a County Court information which has reached us from other quarters , that Jud geship in the North of England, his familiar fi gure had been an attempt is being made by some lodges and brethren absent from the communications of our Grand Lodge ; but his to hamper the action of the Provisional Committee, which has zeal for Masonry and his desire to benefit it to the utmost of his undertaken the heavy and responsible duty of placing the ad- ability at every opportunity were so well known , while the period ministration of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys on such in which he had been away was so brief , that the majority of the a sure and certain footing that it will once again enj oy the con- brethren must have been eagerly looking forward to the day fidence , not only of the Governors and Subscribers , but likewise when it would be in their power to greet him as of old, and of the whole body of English Masons. It must not be forgotten , listen yet again to that wise counsel which so zealous , learned , however, that at the time this Provisional Committee was ap- and experienced a brother would be certain to offer in any cases pointed the utmost care was taken that it should be composed of of difficulty or doubt which might arise. Nor, though during brethren of weight and influence , who iii the steps they might the last three or four years his health had been seriously think proper to recommend would have no other object in view affected by the exacting duties of his profession , and his still than to preserve and promote the best interests of the Institu- more trying labours as a member of Parliament from tion , and whose recommendations , therefore , it might reasonably 1880 to 1885, was he so advanced in age that any serious be expected , would meet with instant acceptance , if not in all apprehension existed as to his retirement, for a few years at all their details with universal approval. We do not suppose that events, from the active pursuits of Freemasonry, much less of the Committee antici pated that everything they proposed would his death. There were many, indeed, who hoped that in the please everybody, but it was openly stated at the more dignified but less laborious career of a County Court Judge Special Court at which they were nominated to act Bro. MclNTYRE might be able to recover somewhat of his former that the- Governors and Subscribers, in placing in their hands strength and alacrity . Unfortunatel y, their hopes have proved thc task of re-organising the management of the School, had fallacious. The voice which, till quite recently, was always the fullest confidence in their ability and rectitude of purpose, listened to with such respectful attention in Grand Lodge will and were firml y convinced they would do the thing that was never again be heard within its walls ; while the heart which right. Till quite recently, the labours of the Committee have prompted the generous gift to our Institutions and the hand met with very general approval. Many of their recommendations which conveyed it are still for ever. He had but few equals in have already been acted upon , and the General Committee, at its Grand Lodge in respect of ability, and fewer still who could last regular meeting in August, not without discussion, but in point to so long and varied an experience in those more difficult the end unanimousl y, accepted the latest series of proposals they questions which every now and then engage its attention. But have seen proper to make. Among these proposals, however, is the ability and the experience are lost to us henceforth , and there one for the retirement of the Secretary from his post at the end remains only the consolation of knowing that, as in life he was of the current year on a pension for life of £350 per annum , and esteemed and respected by all who knew him , whether personall y not only are objections being raised to this particular recommen- or by repute, so, now that he is dead , and his place knows him dation , but we regret to say that threats are being uttered in no more, will the memory of his long and valued services and his various quarters that subscriptions will be no longer forthcoming many virtues be cherished wherever there is a home of English- to the Institution if any part of its funds is appropriated to the speaking Craftsmen to show them reverence. payment of the proposed pension. Under these circumstances, what, we ask, becomes of that entire confidence on the part of the THE PROV NCE OF WORCESTERSH RE Governors and Subscribers which we were given to understand in doubted or indeed had the slightest reason to June last they reposed No one ever , in the ability and prudence of the Provisional that the Province of Worcestershire when it held its Committee ? Can we doubt, , ever hope to obtain the services of our annual meeting, as it did at Stourport on the nth inst., would best men, of such men as this Provisional Committee is known be in a position to render a most excellent account of its pro- to consist of , in such a crisis in the case of one of our Institu- ceedings during the past 12 months. Its respected Prov. Grand tions as this, or, indeed, at any time, if the moment they recom- Bro. Sir E. A. H. LECHMERE , Bart., M.P., -and his chief mend a step which in their Master, jud gment is both just and expedient, advisers are men of such long experience in Masonry and such but which it is known will meet with disfavour among some of devotion to its interests that it would be almost impossible the supporters of the known Charity, the latter rise up in arms and was laced under their direction to fare threaten to wreak their for a Province which p vengeance on the Institution itself if. the satisfactoril proposal they otherwise than y. But though we have all been object to is adopted ? We do not hesitate to say pating the success which attended this annual Provincial that conduct such as this is most unworth antici y, and at this moment at Stourport the other day, it is not less desirable most impolitic. What is mostl Granel Lodge y needed now is that public con- that we should express the pleasure we experience at finding the science shall be restored in the administration of the Boys' Craft in Worcestershire is so prosperous. It is a compact rather School . We have appointed a Committee ' with full powers to than a large Province, but its lodges work well within themselves, recommend the steps which, in their op inion , are necessary to secure this and their relations to each other are most harmonious. Their all-important consummation ; we have given them economicall °ui- entire confidence funds are well and y managed, while, as the , and we are in honour bound to accept their ' Returns at our anniversary Festivals have abundantl Proposals as a whole—as Stewards y they have already been accepted by the years past the contributions to our several General Committee shown for several , of the School—even though some individuals most generous scale indeed far in excess amongst us may see fit to Institutions are on a , , question the propriety or expediency ht in reason be expected from a Province with onl ot one or other of the details. of what mig y 12 lodges on its roll. It has, too, thanks to the great exertions -; *_ made by Bro. GEORGE TAYLOR , G. Std. Br. of England, its Prov. T HE LAT E BRO. AENEA S J. McINT YRE , Q.C., G. Secretary, a library and museum, in which its lodges and P.G.W. members take a great interest , and of which, seeing how few of our Provinces are similarly furnished , they are not unnaturall y 1G news that /ENEAS M CI NTYRE short if in point of numerical strength PCR Br°' • J- , Q.C, P.G.W. and very proud. In , , , "f England , to whose very serious illness we briefly Worcestershire ranks among the smaller Provinces, it is quite on <all ucled1 in our issue of last :„week, is dead will be received every- a level with those which have larger muster rolls to boast of in "HGre thrr,i,reU^ ,.t- 4-1, « T? „ ~I I, r^ .. _, f_ . ... :_u j.l. _ • . r l- r —iv/ugnuuL mi. L.ugiun v^ niu wiut LHC sincerest reelings or all that constitutes excellence in Masonry, and we heartil y con- irow. Our late brother had been officially connected with gratulate our Worcestershire brethren on the excellence of their rand ^ Lodge for so many years, he had played so important organisation and the thoroughness with which they discharge '^ 1 art m its council chamber, and rendered such valuable service their appointed duties. (afterwards Duke of Suffolk) ; and others (probably as trustees)." NOTABLE LODGE MEETINGS. By deed , dated 22nd December , 1479, Richard Glyn and John Pyke, yeoman of Cheshunt , conveyed the Manor of Andrewes GREAT HOUSE.
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