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time , " a 11 ^ has endeavoured place before you , in rapid flight through ages , a period embracing the Anglo Saxon days ( when Leeds had but one church of wood , one priest , one altar of stone , ) down to modern years , and show that on the pages of Time in every age , Leeds records the lives of her sons , who by their deeds have done honour to the town whioh gave them birth , ancl of whom tho historian may say , ns Virg il said alike of his heroes , distinguished in arts ancl sciences , as in the field of battle : —

" Here patriots live , who , for thoir country s good , In fighting fields were prodigal of blood ; Priests of unblemished lives here make abode , And poets worthy their inspiring God ; And searching wits of more mechanic parts ,

Who graced their age with new invented arts ; Those who to worth their country did extend , And those who knew their country to commend . The heads of these with holy fillets bound , And all their temples were with garlands crown'd . "

If this brief sketch of the hisiory of Leeds serves only to remind the members of this Order that the town which they honour by visiting to-day is one whioh may justly claim to have contributed to the weal of mankind and to the interests of the British race , tho object of the writer will have been fully attained .

Jamaica.

JAMAICA .

AT the Annual Communication of the District Grand Lodge of East Jamaica , held at Friendly Lodge Rooms , Kingston , on the 15 th February last , and presided over by the R . W . A . De Cordova Deputy District Grand Master ( who is in charge of the District until the appointment of a District Grand Master ) , the following brethren were appointed as District Grand Office bearers for the

ensuing year : —Worshipfnl Bros . G . C . H . Lewis Senior Warden , Dr . Thomas Allen Junior Warden , A . Friedlander Chaplain , E . Friedlander Assist . Chaplain , 0 . Delgado Treasurer , Wm . Andover Registrar , B . Stines jun . Secretary , R . S . Haughton Assist . Secretary , G . J . De Cordova Senior Deacon , G . J . Sargeant Junior Deacon

J . Reep Supt . of Works , C . H . Davis D . of C , J . Holder Assistant D . of C , A . H . Jones Organist , M . Delgado Pursuivant , W . L . Mudon Assistant Pursuivant , N . G . McFarlane , J . Harris , C . Bovill , and G . M . Duff Stewards ; Bro . Geo . Magnus Tyler . The administration of District Grand Lodge as formed by R . W . De Cordova is one much calculated to throw oil on the troubled waters of our little

Masonic sea , which was so much disturbed by the nomination of Bros . De Cordova and Dr . Allen for the District Grand Mastership . The former Brother having secured the majority of Lodges , also of brethren in the Province , is expected to be selected by the Most

Worshipful Grand Master to fill the place . It is therefore pleasing to find that Bro . Allen and bis supporters have shown a willingness to adopt the situation by readily accepting office under tho Brother whom they so sternly opposed . This augurs well for Masonry in Jamaica , and promises continued prosperity .

Boyal Chapter , No . 207 . —The installation of Officers of the above Chapter took place in Kingston , Jamaica , on the 29 th Januarv . The following are the Officers of the present administration : —M . E . Comps . W . Andrews P . Z ., G . J . Sargeant P . H ., G . M . Duff P . J . E . Comps . W . Duff S . E ., W . Lewis S . N ., E . X . Leon Treasurer , 3 . M . ' Simpson P . S . ; Comp . G . Magnus Janitor .

Kingston Rose Croix Chapter . —The installation of the Most Wise Sovereign aud Officers of this Chapter took place on Tuesday , the 25 th January last , at the Sussex Lod ge Rooms . The following is tho administration for the year 1881 : —HI . Bro . W . Andrews 30 deg . P . M . W . S ., Ex . Bros . 0 . H . Davis High Prelate ,

• J- C . Ford 1 st General , G . M . Duff 2 nd General , F . W . Melville Grand Marshal , P . C . McCormaek Raphael , N . S . Callow 1 st Herald , A . E . Burke 2 nd Herald , J . Parry Captain of the Gaard , E . j Andrews Recorder , W . Duff Treasurer , W . S . Richards 1 st Lieut ' , of the Guard , S . Soutar 2 nd Lieut , of the Guard , A . H . Jones Organist , J . Davis Director of Ceremonies , J . Duncombe Equerry .

Caledonian Lodge , No . 554 ( S . C ) , Port Maria .-the installation of the Master and Officers of this Lodge took place at the Lodge rooms on Thursday evening , the 10 th February 1881 . Ihe ceremony of installation was most ably performed by the Right Worshipful D . N . Berwick P . M . P . G . S . D ., assisted by the Worshipful

W . G . _ McFarlane P . M . of the Hamilton Lodge , Spanish Town . The ? ~ " -S ™ the Administration for the current year : —Rt . Wor . Bros . A . D . C . Levy Master , Capt . G . F . Coward I . P . M ., T . C . Dias D M ' J- G . Robinson S . M ., D . N . Berwick S . W ., J . A . Hinshelwood J . W . ; « ros . J . Nelson Treasurer , W . L . Matthews Secretary , J . Constantino au H . Rounthwaite J . D ., W . R . Bailey I . G ., J . A . Hinds Tyler .

South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA .

w ^ ° e and Harmony Lodge . — A meeting was held on "eoneaday , the 9 th February , at Du Toits Pan , Diamond Fields , rresent—Bros . Chas . Roberts W . M ., Henry Hartog I . P . M ., D . Van "wen D . M ., B . Knsser S . W ., J . B . King J . W ., E . Isaacs Hon . Sec , 71 t ockm , * nitz Treas ., D . Avis Amb .. E . Garisch M . C .. W . Kniners

cZ ,- Steward > S . Green Tyler . Visitors—Bros . S . G . Solomon , ^ opohtan Lodge , 1409 , G . A . Ettling , Unie Lodge , Bloemfontein , and ' n Harris , Sir Hugh Myddelton , M . Rossetteustein , Peace 108 p w ° ' John Schiesler , Or . Brand , R . Mackenzie , Fortrose , i I , * JNntB » ' -Tallerman , Richard Giddv . G . R . Blanch . Concord R . A ..

for Mi ? ' Ca , edonian - After preliminaries , a ballot was taken ttnanim * Mnrra 7 Campbell , ancl Mr . Alfred McEwen ; it proved raous in their favour . An application was read from Mr . James

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Stanley to become a Freemason , and the Secretary was instructed to have his name inserted in the next circular . An apology was read from Bro . N . M . de Kock P . M . for his unavoidable absence . Tho VV . M . then presented , on behalf of the brethren , Bro . P . M . Hartog with a testimonial of the respect in which ho is held by the members of the Lodge ; he felt pleased to know that tho gift was worthy of the recipient , while the recipient was worthy of tho gift . Tho testimonial reads as follows * . —

Lodgo Peaco and Harmony , E . of Da Toits Pan . To Wor . Bro . Henry Hartog P . M ., We , the undersigned , W . M ., Officers and Members of the Lodge Peace and Harmony , of Du Toits Pan , Griqaaland West , have the sincerest pleasure in offering for your acceptance the accompanying Jewel , Apron and Collar of P . M ., in grateful recognition of the

faithful and highly valued services rendered by you , not only to our own Lodge , but to the general cause of Freemasonry , daring your term of office as W . M . We earnestly hope that we maycontinne to have the happiness of your presence in our midst , and enjoy the benefit of your highly esteemed co-operation . And , whenever you leave , be assured that you will take away with you our heartfelt desires that health , prosperity , peace and harmony may attend you .

2 nd February 1881 . ( Signed ) After having read the above address , the W . M . continued : He had the honour of clothing Bro . Hartog in tho regalia as P . M . of the Lodge , trusting he might esteem the gift , and assuring the brethren that he was really and sincerely pleased that snch an honour had been conferred npon him in having been asked to make the presentation .

Bro . P . M . Hurtog requested the W . M . and brethren to give him their attention for a few minutes . He could hardly express what he felt in being presented with such a valuable testimonial . There had been a time when he could be more eloquent , but to-night he was overcome with their expressions . He would proceed by telling them that if he had merited the testimonial , he could not have done so had he not

been assisted by such excellent Officers j without their assistance the working of the Lodge could not have been a success . He could only regret that the presentation could not be shared with those who deserved it equally as much as he . Bro . Hartog thanked those who had so liberally subscribed towards the testimonial , and who had honoured him hy their presence that evening . Especially he would

thank Bro . Elias Harris , who had so well carried out the wishes of the subscribers . As long as he lived he should cherish the testimonial better than any jewel that could have been presented hira . He hoped the brethren wnnld remember that he hacl been a member of their Lodge for years , and had served in all offices . This showed that if a member be attentive , and took an interest in the Craft ,

he might be able to rise to the honourable post of W . M ., and merit a presentation similar to tho one given him that evening . We may mention that the jewel , apron and collar was a very handsome one , selected by Bro . Elias Harris during his recent visit to England . The Lodge then adjourned for a space of five minutes , and on the brethren re-assembling , Lodge was advanced , when Bros . Morrice and

A . Aria were introduced , and duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony beim ; ended , Lodge was reduced , when the W . M . thanked the visitors for their kind attendance . Bro . S . G . Solomon , Cosmopolitan Lodge , replied . Before closing , the candidate for the evening , Bro . Aria , expressed his thanks to the W . M . and

brethren for the honour conferred upou him in raising him to the sublime degree . Labour being ended , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren departed in pence and harmony . Bro . Elias Harris added to the harmony of the evening by his spirited performance on the harmonium .

SHEFFIELD . — The Theatre Royal at Sheffield has taken a new lease of life under the spirited management of Mr . Romaine Callender , who has for his first lieutenant our good brother John Cavauah P . Prov . G . S . B . of Cheshire , who has been for so many years well and favourably known as a manager of amusements in Manchester . The house has been decorated from roof to cellar , and in all tho glory of

gold leaf and paint presents a striking contrast to the dingy look we can well remember in olden times . The night we were present the Pantomime of Jack the Giant Killer was still running , and apparently , from the crowded house and roars of merriment which greeted each successive joke ancl song , possesses sufficient attractions to run to next Christmas . This , however , the numerous engagements will

prevent , and during the coming year the playgoers of Hallamshire will be offered a succession of tho novelties of the theatrical world . As an example of the wonderful energy displayed by Mr . Callender and Bro . Cavanah , we may mention that when the theatres in London were closed on Ash Wednesday they brought Bro . Toole and the

whole of the Folly company down for one night , aud to keep their own company employed , took them , numbering about 200 , by special train to Bradford , and after a representation to a crowded bouse there , brought them all back the same night . We wish all success to those who thus cater for the enjoyment of the public .

The installation ceremony will be rehearsed at the Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday next , 31 st March , by Bro . L . Norden I . P . M . 205 .

HOLLOWAT ' OINTMENT ANB PILLS . —Reliable Remedies . —In wounds , bruises , sprains , glandular swellings , enlarged veins , neuralgic pains , and rheumatism , the aplication of this soothing Ointment to the affected parts not only gives tho greatest ease , but likewise cnres the complaint . The Pills greatl y assist in banishing tho tendency to rheumatism , neuralgia , cramps , and spasms , whilst the Ointment cures tlie local ailment . The Pills remove the constitutional disturbance and regulate impaired finction of all the internal organs of the body . The cure is neither temporary u a * superficial , but permanent and complete , and the disease rarely recurs , so perfectly has been the purification performed by these searching , yet harmless preparations .