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liberal prizes offered brought together no less than 220 1 entries , who were divided into twelve classes . Mr . F . Bnrbidge ' s Nettle was awarded tho Challenge Cup of fifty guineas given by the Club , Mr . C Thelwell Abbott's Archer securing first prize in the Dog Puppy Class , and two extra

prizes . The war has now commenced—in Asia , at least—in stern reality . The Russian army of the Caucasus has invaded Armenia in three corps , and according to the latest accounts received up to the time of writing , the Turkish

army in front of Kars—a fortress which played so conspicuous a part in the war of 1854-6 , —has been defeated and driven back , under cover of its walls . Tho Russians have also captured tho fort of Bayazid , a position of no little importance . On the other hand , the Turks have

repulsed more than one attack on Batoum , a fort of considerable strength on the Black Sea , and are said to have bombarded Poti and another place . In Europe , the Russians have occupied Roumania , and are said to be advancing , but slowly , towards the Danube . The weather

however , is most unfavourable . The roads are very heavy , and the reports whioh reached us during the first days of the war , of large masses of Russians having advanced rapidly , do not appear to be confirmed . They have , however , secured more than one vory important position , while

the Turks seem to be acting with somewhat of their usual dilatoriness . As yefc no one seems to have divined the plans of the Russian Commander-in-Chief . lb is even said he will play a waiting game , aud endeavour to tire out the Turks . Certainl y he may well hesitate , even if there were

no heavy and well ni gh impassable roads to traverse , about pressing forward too hastily , for the Turks have a strong position , an army respectable in point of numbers and filled with enthusiasm , as well as with the most deadly hatred of foe . They have several very strong fortresses , and also a

splendid fleet . In fact , it is geuerally admitted that Turkey is far better prepared for a successful defence than she was in 1853 , when she repelled the attacks of the Russians and defeated them in so many engagements . However , under existing circumstances , we must expect to

wait some time ere news of an exciting interest is received . As regards the Russo-Rouraanian convention , it is universally condemned , while the Russian edict closing the navigation of the Danube is rumoured to have been cancelled at the special instance of Austria . At homo the

Government is quietly preparing itself to meet any and every eventuality . If we are not exactly buckling on our armour , we are taking care to see that it is in order and ready , if need be , for immediate use . The Admiralty is quietly seeing that our magnificent ironclads are in

condition for sea , and no doubt the War Office is looking well after the army . This is merely enacting the part of a wise man . We trust that England may be spared the necessity of taking part in the struggle , but if not , she will know how to do her duty .

drawing for positions took place , and various matters were arranged . A vote of thanks was accorded to the President . A meeting of the Ladies' Stewards was afterwards held .

The final meeting of the Board of Stewards for the Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls to be held on the 9 th of May , was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . Geo . Kenning in the chair . The minutes of the former meeting were read and . confirmed . The

There were also present Bros . Wright , Dr . Morris , R . B . Webster , Tanner , Vine , Stamwitz , J . Bingemann , Farthing , B . Swallow , Massa , Douglass , Garner , Moxon , Nelson Reed , Hobbs , H . M . Levy , & c .

The Stewards' visit to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls is unavoidably postponed by direction of the House Committee on account of late sickness iu the school , [ L is gratifying to announce that the children are now all convalescent .

The first meeting of the Board of Stewards for the approaching Festival of the Boys' School , was held on Wednesday afternoon . Bro . T . Meggy having been voted to the chair , it was announced that up to the present time there were 190 Stewards , a number which , between now and the Festival , it was anticipated would be very largely

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increased . The Earl of Donoughmore waa elected President of the Board , and Bro . . / Eneas Mclntyre , Q . C ., as tho honorary Vice-President . Bro . Meggy was then chosen to fill the office of Acting Vice-President , Bro . Stpn . Barton Wilson thai of Treasurer , and Bro . F . Binckes , as usual ,

that of Honorary Secretary . It was theu determined that the festival should be held at the Alexandra Palace , that as on the last two occasions , ladies should be admitted to be present , and further , that gentlemen who are not Masous should be permitted to attend . The price of tickets was

fixed as at previous Festivals , while a Sub-Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the musical portion of the programme . Other necessary preliminaries having been settled , it was arranged that tho next meeting of the Board should be held on Thursday , the

17 th instant . A vote of thanks to Bro . Meggy for his services in the chair brought the proceedings to a close . Present—Bros . Meggy , Rosenthal , Tanner , Abrahams , Wilson , C . F . Matier , Constable , Larlham , Thomas , & G ., & C , and Bro . Binckes Secretary .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk will be held at Hadleigh , on Friday , the 29 th of June next , under the presidency of Lord Waveney , the Prov . G . M .

It is with very deep regret we announce to our readers the sad death of Bro . Geo . Frank Gouley , Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri , at the early age of fortyfive . Bro . Gouley and his wife were staying at the Southern , Hotel , St . Louis , when the terrible conflagration

which destroyed it broke out . They had dressed themselves as soon as the alarm was given , and Mrs . Gouley , with a wet towel over her face , left the room , in the full belief her husband was following her , and escaped . Bro . Gouley , however , is believed to have remained a few minutes

to collect some papers or documents , and , on endeavouring to follow , was beaten back by the smoke . He was afterwards seen at the window signalling for a ladder , but before this means of escape could be brought , he is believed to have been rendered insensible . At all

events , he fell from the window , and on being picked up was found with his skull fractured , his chest crushed , and one leg aud an arm broken . Everything was done to comfort the widow which the sympathy of friends could suggest , though it is impossible the recollection of the terrible

calamity can ever be driven from her mind . Let us hope that , as time passes , the bitterness of her great sorrow may be assuaged . Bro . Gouley was born at Wilmington , Delaware , on 15 th Februaiy 1832 . He had received a good academical education , and had studied for the law in the

office of Senator Bayard . He had in his time played many parts , as Secretary to Stephen A . Douglas , in the Land Department in Nebraska , and lastly in St . Louis as a bookkeeper ; in each and every of these positions he acquitted himself honourably . He was made a Mason in Washington ,

and after settling in St . Louis became a member of Masonic Lodge No . 1 ,- St . Louis R . A . Chapter No . 8 , and St . Louis Commandery No . 1 of Knights Templar . In 1864 he became assistant to Bro . 0 'Sullivan , Grand Secretary of the Masonic Grand Bodies in Missouri , and on the latter ' s

death , in 1866 , succeeded him as Grand Secretary to the Missouriau Grand Lodge of A . F . and A . M . This office he held at the time of his death , as well as the officies of Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder of this and other Masonic bodies in the State . For some years he edited and

published the St . Louis Freemason , a journal afterwards merged in the Voice of Masonry , to which he was a frequent contributor . Bro . Gouley ' s body was removed to the Masonic Hall , St . Louis , where it lay in state for some days . The funeral service was conducted by Missouri Lodge No . 1 ,

the members of which were escorted to the room by the Grand Commander of the State . The body was then removed to the Bellefontaino Cemetery , the Knights Templars heading , and the Master Masons closing the procession . Hero it was to remain for ten days , after which it was to

03 removed East for final interment at Wilmington , Del . We avc indebted for the foregoing particulars to our esteemed contemporary , the Keystone . It only remains for us to add the expression of our deep sorrow for so untimely a loss , aud of our warmest sympathy in this affliction with the family and friends of our deceased brother .

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liberal prizes offered brought together no less than 220 1 entries , who were divided into twelve classes . Mr . F . Bnrbidge ' s Nettle was awarded tho Challenge Cup of fifty guineas given by the Club , Mr . C Thelwell Abbott's Archer securing first prize in the Dog Puppy Class , and two extra

prizes . The war has now commenced—in Asia , at least—in stern reality . The Russian army of the Caucasus has invaded Armenia in three corps , and according to the latest accounts received up to the time of writing , the Turkish

army in front of Kars—a fortress which played so conspicuous a part in the war of 1854-6 , —has been defeated and driven back , under cover of its walls . Tho Russians have also captured tho fort of Bayazid , a position of no little importance . On the other hand , the Turks have

repulsed more than one attack on Batoum , a fort of considerable strength on the Black Sea , and are said to have bombarded Poti and another place . In Europe , the Russians have occupied Roumania , and are said to be advancing , but slowly , towards the Danube . The weather

however , is most unfavourable . The roads are very heavy , and the reports whioh reached us during the first days of the war , of large masses of Russians having advanced rapidly , do not appear to be confirmed . They have , however , secured more than one vory important position , while

the Turks seem to be acting with somewhat of their usual dilatoriness . As yefc no one seems to have divined the plans of the Russian Commander-in-Chief . lb is even said he will play a waiting game , aud endeavour to tire out the Turks . Certainl y he may well hesitate , even if there were

no heavy and well ni gh impassable roads to traverse , about pressing forward too hastily , for the Turks have a strong position , an army respectable in point of numbers and filled with enthusiasm , as well as with the most deadly hatred of foe . They have several very strong fortresses , and also a

splendid fleet . In fact , it is geuerally admitted that Turkey is far better prepared for a successful defence than she was in 1853 , when she repelled the attacks of the Russians and defeated them in so many engagements . However , under existing circumstances , we must expect to

wait some time ere news of an exciting interest is received . As regards the Russo-Rouraanian convention , it is universally condemned , while the Russian edict closing the navigation of the Danube is rumoured to have been cancelled at the special instance of Austria . At homo the

Government is quietly preparing itself to meet any and every eventuality . If we are not exactly buckling on our armour , we are taking care to see that it is in order and ready , if need be , for immediate use . The Admiralty is quietly seeing that our magnificent ironclads are in

condition for sea , and no doubt the War Office is looking well after the army . This is merely enacting the part of a wise man . We trust that England may be spared the necessity of taking part in the struggle , but if not , she will know how to do her duty .

drawing for positions took place , and various matters were arranged . A vote of thanks was accorded to the President . A meeting of the Ladies' Stewards was afterwards held .

The final meeting of the Board of Stewards for the Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls to be held on the 9 th of May , was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . Geo . Kenning in the chair . The minutes of the former meeting were read and . confirmed . The

There were also present Bros . Wright , Dr . Morris , R . B . Webster , Tanner , Vine , Stamwitz , J . Bingemann , Farthing , B . Swallow , Massa , Douglass , Garner , Moxon , Nelson Reed , Hobbs , H . M . Levy , & c .

The Stewards' visit to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls is unavoidably postponed by direction of the House Committee on account of late sickness iu the school , [ L is gratifying to announce that the children are now all convalescent .

The first meeting of the Board of Stewards for the approaching Festival of the Boys' School , was held on Wednesday afternoon . Bro . T . Meggy having been voted to the chair , it was announced that up to the present time there were 190 Stewards , a number which , between now and the Festival , it was anticipated would be very largely

Our Weekly Budget.

increased . The Earl of Donoughmore waa elected President of the Board , and Bro . . / Eneas Mclntyre , Q . C ., as tho honorary Vice-President . Bro . Meggy was then chosen to fill the office of Acting Vice-President , Bro . Stpn . Barton Wilson thai of Treasurer , and Bro . F . Binckes , as usual ,

that of Honorary Secretary . It was theu determined that the festival should be held at the Alexandra Palace , that as on the last two occasions , ladies should be admitted to be present , and further , that gentlemen who are not Masous should be permitted to attend . The price of tickets was

fixed as at previous Festivals , while a Sub-Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the musical portion of the programme . Other necessary preliminaries having been settled , it was arranged that tho next meeting of the Board should be held on Thursday , the

17 th instant . A vote of thanks to Bro . Meggy for his services in the chair brought the proceedings to a close . Present—Bros . Meggy , Rosenthal , Tanner , Abrahams , Wilson , C . F . Matier , Constable , Larlham , Thomas , & G ., & C , and Bro . Binckes Secretary .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk will be held at Hadleigh , on Friday , the 29 th of June next , under the presidency of Lord Waveney , the Prov . G . M .

It is with very deep regret we announce to our readers the sad death of Bro . Geo . Frank Gouley , Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri , at the early age of fortyfive . Bro . Gouley and his wife were staying at the Southern , Hotel , St . Louis , when the terrible conflagration

which destroyed it broke out . They had dressed themselves as soon as the alarm was given , and Mrs . Gouley , with a wet towel over her face , left the room , in the full belief her husband was following her , and escaped . Bro . Gouley , however , is believed to have remained a few minutes

to collect some papers or documents , and , on endeavouring to follow , was beaten back by the smoke . He was afterwards seen at the window signalling for a ladder , but before this means of escape could be brought , he is believed to have been rendered insensible . At all

events , he fell from the window , and on being picked up was found with his skull fractured , his chest crushed , and one leg aud an arm broken . Everything was done to comfort the widow which the sympathy of friends could suggest , though it is impossible the recollection of the terrible

calamity can ever be driven from her mind . Let us hope that , as time passes , the bitterness of her great sorrow may be assuaged . Bro . Gouley was born at Wilmington , Delaware , on 15 th Februaiy 1832 . He had received a good academical education , and had studied for the law in the

office of Senator Bayard . He had in his time played many parts , as Secretary to Stephen A . Douglas , in the Land Department in Nebraska , and lastly in St . Louis as a bookkeeper ; in each and every of these positions he acquitted himself honourably . He was made a Mason in Washington ,

and after settling in St . Louis became a member of Masonic Lodge No . 1 ,- St . Louis R . A . Chapter No . 8 , and St . Louis Commandery No . 1 of Knights Templar . In 1864 he became assistant to Bro . 0 'Sullivan , Grand Secretary of the Masonic Grand Bodies in Missouri , and on the latter ' s

death , in 1866 , succeeded him as Grand Secretary to the Missouriau Grand Lodge of A . F . and A . M . This office he held at the time of his death , as well as the officies of Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder of this and other Masonic bodies in the State . For some years he edited and

published the St . Louis Freemason , a journal afterwards merged in the Voice of Masonry , to which he was a frequent contributor . Bro . Gouley ' s body was removed to the Masonic Hall , St . Louis , where it lay in state for some days . The funeral service was conducted by Missouri Lodge No . 1 ,

the members of which were escorted to the room by the Grand Commander of the State . The body was then removed to the Bellefontaino Cemetery , the Knights Templars heading , and the Master Masons closing the procession . Hero it was to remain for ten days , after which it was to

03 removed East for final interment at Wilmington , Del . We avc indebted for the foregoing particulars to our esteemed contemporary , the Keystone . It only remains for us to add the expression of our deep sorrow for so untimely a loss , aud of our warmest sympathy in this affliction with the family and friends of our deceased brother .

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