Bro. FAUDEL was of opinion that the Freemasons' Quarterly Review did its duty as correctly as could be expected; and it should be borne in mind that while expulsion was threatened to one party invading the law, there was no law to control the irresponsibility of the Grand Master -(applause).

The GRAND MASTER rose for the third time-was aware of his responsibility, and observed that the Grand Lodge had the power to commit the authority to other hands whenever they chose; he had told them as much when he first accepted office-(vociferous cheering from Bro. M'Mullen and others).

Bro. Fox MAULE, in reply, took credit for the lenient manner in which he had mooted the subject; for had he chosen to have moved for a committee of inquiry, to have searched out the Editor of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review, he could have done so-(questionable applause). The subject then dropped.

The proposed alterations in the Book of Constitutions were agreed to, excepting that relating to Provincial Grand Masters vacating office if they suffer two years to pass without holding Grand Lodge.

Fifty pounds were voted to the widow of Bro. Puttock, the Grand Registrar observing, that as the precedents had become frequent, it would be better practically to adopt such recommendation.

The following Brethren were elected on the Board of General Pur

The Grand Lodge was at length closed in ample form, and adjourned.*

GRAND CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND AND WALES.

March 26, 1847.-Present-Sir Knight C. K. K. Tynte, M. E. G. M.; E. C. Sir Knights Stuart (D. G. M.); B. B. Cabbell (G. P.); Robb, Second Captain; Rev. G. Fallofield, Prelate; W. H. White, Chancellor ; Claydon, Vice-Chancellor; T. H. Hall, Registrar; J. Vink, Treasurer; Goldsworthy and Baumer, Experts; R. T. Crucefix, Director of Ceremonies; Alston and Howe, Aides-du-Camp; H. B. Leeson, M.D., 1st Captain of Lines; J. Wyld, Sword Bearer; Acklam, Herald; Crouch, Organist, &c.

The Grand Conclave was opened in ample form. The minutes of the several meetings of the Committee of General Purposes were read and confirmed. The Treasurer's accounts, as audited, were read, by which there appeared to be a balance in his hands exceeding 301.

The Grand Master appointed his Grand Officers for the year.
The Grand Conclave was then closed in due form.

We have already stated that the list of naines of the Grand Officers appointed by the Grand Master has been mislaid.

At six o'clock the Sir Knights partook of banquet. The number was limited, and the evening passed off but indifferently well; indeed, as compared with the réunion of last year, we may say "Quantum mutatus ab illo." Last year was certainly a novelty, and there were some stirring spirits that this year were wanting. If it be intended or hoped for that the Grand Conclave is to flourish, there must be general union, promptitude of action, and timely preparation for the annual festival.

Grand Officers for the year commencing March 26, 1847.-Sir Knight Colonel C. K. K. Tynte, Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master; Sir Knight W. Stuart, Deputy Grand Master.

Sir Knights B. B. Cabbell, Grand Prior; J. C. Burckhardt, Grand SubPrior; Rev. W. Fallofield, Grand Prelate; R. G. Alston, Grand First Captain; H. Udall, Grand Second Captain; W. H. White, Grand Chancellor; C. B. Claydon, Grand Vice-Chancellor; Thodey Smith, Grand Registrar ; J. Vink, Grand Treasurer; M. Dawes, Grand Chamberlain; I. Llewellyn Evans, Grand Hospitaller; George Wackerbarth, Grand First Expert; H. Burchell, Grand Second Expert; W. Tucker, First Grand Standard Bearer; J. Ellis, Second Grand Standard Bearer; H. Emly, Grand Almoner; R. Dover, Grand Director of Ceremonies; Captain G. A. Vernon, First Grand Aide-de-Camp; How, Second Grand Aide-de-Camp; J. Gibbins, First Grand Captain of Lines; J. Braithwaite, Second Grand Captain of Lines; M. C. Maher, Grand Sword Bearer; A. Henderson, First Grand Herald; S. H. Lee, Second Grand Herald; F. N. Crouch, Grand Organist.

Grand Conclave Committee for the year commencing March 26, 1847. The Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Prior, the Grand Chancellor, the Grand Vice-Chancellor, Sir Knights G. Wackerbarth, H. Udall, James Gibbins, Dr. Crucefix, W. Thodey Smith, J. Astell Cox, and John Henderson.

PROVINCIAL GRAND COMMANDERS.-Herts, Sir Knights W. Stuart; Somerset, William Tucker; Kent, R. T. Crucefix, L.L.D.

THE CHARITIES.

ROYAL FREEMASON'S SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN.

THE Anniversary Festival of this Institution was held in Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday the 12th May, the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland in the chair.

The arrangements were conducted under the following Board of Stewards, viz. :

Bro. The Right Hon. Fox Maule, P. S. G. W., No. 6, President. Thomas Parkinson, J. G. W., No. 54, Vice-President.

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W. H. Smith, P. J. G. W., No. 2, Treasurer.

Charles Robinson, No. 8, Secretary.

Bros. Samuel Rawson (1), John Braithwaite, Prov. G. Sup. (4), Charles Jacomb, Jun. (5), James Fletcher (11), Henry G. Gridley (14), Thomas Gole (18), Henry Donaldson (32), George Moore (72), William Palmer (109), Robert Melville (116), James Hunt (188), Charles G. Lacon (211), Major-General Cooke (229), J. T. Darvill (237), F. W. Beadon (324), Ed. Mullins (329), R. É. Spiers, Prov. J.G. D. (425).

About two hundred Brethren sat down; there being no Grand Chaplain present, grace was said by the Grand Master.

The subscriptions were worthy of the Order, nearly 12007. being collected.

The portrait of Mrs. Crook was exhibited in the ante-room.

BOYS' SCHOOL.

A General Court will be held at the office of the Institution, No. 7, Bloomsbury-place, on Monday, the 5th of July, when eleven candidates out of the sixteen on the approved list, will be elected on the Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT ANNUITY FUND,

For the Relief of the Poor, Aged, and infirm Freemasons, allowing the annuitants to reside where they please.

At the Annual General Meeting of this Charity, held at the Fremasons' Hall, London, on Friday, the 21st of May, 1847, John Savage, Esq., in the chair.

After the general business was disposed of, the Governors and Subscribers proceeded to the election of Twelve Annuitants, when the following were declared the successful candidates :

Samuel Mills, James Deards, Thomas Hughes, Robert Hutton, William Duckworth, William Horrocks, William T. Foster, William Chinn, Ralph Speedy, Samuel Wood, John Lamb, John Keen.

Thirty-nine candidates were unsuccessful; of these, however, it is

gratifying to know that two have, in consequence of the success of the Festival on the 9th of June, been placed on the list.

June 9.-A Festival was held on this day at the Freemasons' Hall, under the guidance of thirty-five Stewards, many of them among the warmest supporters also of the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Freemasons. The Earl of Zetland, M. W. G. Master, presided. The collection amounted to nearly 8007. As in the case of the Festival for the Girls' School, our reporter was not invited to attend; we must therefore await the publication of the proceedings by the Grand Reporter, who was present.

ASYLUM FOR WORTHY AGED AND DECAYED

FREEMASONS.

ESPECIAL COMMITTEE, May 11.-The Committee entered into the consideration of the propriety of carrying out the objects of Charity by the purchase of ground, and building thereon; and the Treasurer was requested to intimate the prayerful hope of the Committee, that some noble or wealthy Brother might, in their benevolence, present a plot of ground whereon the Asylum might be erected.

At the same time it was considered expedient to make inquiries by advertisement or otherwise, as may enable the Committee to form estimates as to the purchase of land, and of erecting cottages or other building accommodation.

June 8.-The Special Committee met and examined into numerous offers of freehold ground; and a Sub-Committee of Selection was appointed to examine into, and report on the most eligible situation, and also as to the cost of erection of cottages or a general building.

THE Twelfth Annual Festival was held in Freemasons' Hall, London, on Wednesday, the 16th of June, 1847.

Right Worshipful Bro. ROWLAND GARDINER ALSTON, P. G. W. in the chair.

STEWARDS.

Bro. The Right Hon. Lord Southampton, No. 652, President.

S. H. Lee, No. 107, Vice-President.

H. B. Leeson, M. D., No. 324, Treasurer.

J. Whitmore, No. 329, Hon. Secretary.

Bros. Geo. Cooke, Major-General, U. S. A., P. S. G. W., James Harmer, P. G. D., William Pringle (Canongate Kilwinning Lodge, Edinb.), J. J. Blake, P. G. W., Surrey (No. 1), Francis Crew (1), W. É. Walmisley (1), William Rayner (3), J. A. Joseph (4), T. B. Barnard (49), Douglas Jerrold (49), P. F. Marlin, (108), Z. Watkins (108), T. M. Bacon (108), Richard Farmer (113), W. Foster White (229), S. Scoltock (328).

The Brethren were not in costume; in consequence, there were many gentlemen present who were not of the fraternity.

The following ladies and gentlemen volunteered their gratuitous services in the concert, which, as usual, was a most delightful entertainment, and most admirably directed by Bro. Blewitt (who gave several

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humourous songs), the Misses Turner, Bros. J. O. Atkins, Brizzi, Binge, and Turner, Bro. Jolley's pupils, and Bro. Distin and his accomplished Mr. Broadwood generously contributed the use of two grand pianos. Mr. Lumley having interdicted the attendance of some ladies and gentlemen of Her Majesty's Theatre was of course a disappointment, but the native talent never shone more conspicuous.

About one hundred and twenty Brethren were present. The Chairman was supported, right and left, by Bros. the Rev. Erskine Neale, Rev. S. Ramsay, Major-General Cooke, S. H. Lee, J. Bigg, Hodgkinson, Faudel, Leeks, Brewster, Crucefix, J. Savage, J. C. Bell, Walmisley, Blake, T. B. Barnard, Farmer, Rayner, &c.

The cloth being removed, Benedictus was chaunted by the vocal choir.

The CHAIRMAN then rose and said ;- Brethren and gentlemen-Before addressing you on the toast I am about to propose to you, I must request your indulgence on my own account in consequence of labouring under a severe cold, which will prevent me from discharging the duties of chairman in a manner that will be satisfactory to myself, and I fear pleasing to you. Gentlemen, I have to propose to you the health of a lady who is dear to us all, and who is as illustrious for her virtues as for her imperial rank, and whose charity is as prominent as her position is distinguished. Without further preface, I beg leave to propose the "Health of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria"-(cheers). Drunk with three times three. Air, "God Save the Queen.”

The Chairman-Brethren and gentlernen, I have now to offer to you a toast which you will receive as joyfully as the last-it is, the " Health of the widow of the Mason King"-(great cheering). A Royal lady whose exalted position is her smallest merit. The name of that royal lady is associated with every thing that is noble and exalted, and is particularly associated with the charities of this country-(cheers). I not only propose the health of the Queen Dowager as Queen Adelaide merely, but as connected with the Masonic Order and charities of the country. Her Majesty is a patroness of the Girls' Charity, and a life governor of this charity—(cheers). Drunk with the usual honours. A glee.

The Chairman-Brethren and gentlemen, I have now to propose to you the health of his Royal Highness Prince Albert, as well as that of his Royal Highness Albert, Prince of Wales; and although I cannot hope to live to see him king of England, and succeed his mother in governing this country, I hope I shall live to see him on the throne of the Masons-(cheers). I have much pleasure in proposing the " Health of Prince Albert, Albert Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family." Drunk with all the honours. Bro. Distin and his sons performed on the Sax-horns.

The Chairman,-Brethren and gentlemen, the toast which I have to offer to your notice is one to which you will, I am sure, give a most cordial reception; it is the health of a nobleman who, I will not shrink from saying, is one of the most distinguished men in England, and occupies one of the most august positions in the country as the superior ruler and Grand Master of the Masons of England-(cheers). In proposing the "health of the Earl of Zetland" I propose the health of a nobleman who in his public capacity discharges every act belonging to his high office in the most excellent manner, and who displays a heartfelt interest and a due sense of, and attention to, the great interests confided