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supremacy of one power over all Europe now , than Ave did in the days of Charles the Fifth , or of Napoleon I ., nor even two big powers strong enough to dictate to the rest of Europe . We fancy the idea of " a balance of power " is not Avholly exploded . Meantime , however , the

world jogs along somehow in spite of the armed millions Avho are ready to eat us all up , themselves included . The Pope is better , Ave hope , after his recent onslaught on us poor innocent Masons , Avho Avish His Holiness no harm . The Carlists and the Alphonsists are still

hammering aAvay at each other Avith as little prospect as ever , though the former have killed an Alp housist admiral , and wounded sundry of his officers . Garibaldi's scheme for the improvement of the Tiber , is a grand idea , and if the fine old river recover any of its old

form , Ave shall heartily thank the General for his services . Our American cousins aro looking forward to a series of centenary celebrations in connection Avith the establishment of their Independence of the old country , Avhile the proposed

Exhibition at Philadelp hia next year is beginning to excite more interest . Next week Avill witness an imposing Masonic ceremonial in New York , being nothing less than the opening of the New Masonic Temple in that city . We cordially wish our brothers all success on the occasion .

The regular meeting of the Committee of tho Girls School Avas held on Thursday , the 27 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , Bro . Major Creaton P . G . D . in the chair . The Secretary , Bro . Robert Went-Avorth Little , read the minutes of the former meeting , and

the report of the House Committee , Avhich Avero confirmed . It Avas proposed and seconded that the recommendation of the House Committee for the appointment of Miss Moss as

Head Governess be approved , which was carried . Six candidates Avere appointed and recommended to be placed on the list of the Quarterly Court in July for election in October . The election for brethren to serve on the House Committee

took place , and scrutineers having been appointed , the result of the election Avas as follows , viz .: Bros . Henry BroAvse , Henry A . Dubois , Benjamin Head , Joshua Nuun , W . Paas , Lt .-Col . James Peters , J . A . Rucker , Raynhani W . Stewart , Griffiths Smith , Alfred H . Tattershall , Rev .

Joseph M . Vaughan , Thomas W . White . A notice ol motion Avas g iven by Bro . Benjamin Head P . G . D . that the sum of 100 guineas be presented to Miss Davis on her retiring from the School , Avhich was supplemented by

Bro . F . BinckesP . G . S . thata testimonial be presented toher , engrossed on vellum , to shew the appreciation of her services rendered for so many years . Bro . White proposed that a vice-patronship be presented to Bro . Dr . Howell for his services rendered to the School . The undermentioned

"brethren were nominated to be on the Audit Committee for the year 1875-70 at the General Committee , Thursday , 29 th April 1875 , and no others Avere named : —Bros . John G . Chancellor , Henry C . Lewander , H . M . Levy , John G . Marsh , Joshua Nurin , William Paas , William Roebuck ,

John Symonds , Robert B . Webster . Bro . Jas . Rucker j > roposcd a vote of thanks to Bro . Major Creaton for his impartial conductin the chair , which Avascarried , and the meeting Avas adjourned to the following month . There Avere present also Col . Burdcfcfc P . G . M . Middlesex , Bros . J . A Kucker

P . G . D ., H . Browse P . G . D ., 13 . Head P . G . D ., J . Nuun P . G . S . B ., W . Paas , J . Symonds P . G . D ., E . Thiellay , Rev . J . M . Vaughan , G . Kenning , C . Hogard , II . Massey , C . iMouirie , R . B . Webster , Griffiths ( Smith , T . Cubut P . G . P , Swallow , Col . Peters , A . H . Draper , li . W .

Hunis-Avorth , Harriss , Loewenstark , Tattershall , II . M . Levy , F . Biuckes , H . G . Buss , Jardine , Peacock , Dr . Ramsay , Hunt , Yeoman , A . U . Burred , H . Dubois , " J . T . Moss , B . Picking , Mijor Finney , J . Last , Hyde Pulleu D . G . M ., Turkey , Marsh , 14 . W . Stewart , T . if . Edinaucis .

The Musical Committee for the ensuing Festival of the Boys' School will meet fit 4 o ' clock on 2 nd June , aud t ! Stewards will meet at 5 o ' clock , on the same day , at Ftv , masons' Hall .

We are happy to announce the marriage of Bro . Cm ' Magnus Ohren of Lodge No . 452 , which was solemnizeu m St . John ' s Church , Forest Hill , on the 16 th instant . Tin bride is the eldest daughter of James Watson , Esq ., C . E ., of Lower S ydenham , and more than the usual interest wa > manifested in the event in consequence of the great popu-

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larity of the parents of both bride and bridegroom . Bro . Magnus Ohren Prov . G . J . W . Surrey , the father of the latter , as the able Secretary of the Crystal Palace District Gas

Company , and James Watson , Esq ., C . E ., the father of the bride , as the Engineer and Manager , is most deservedl y popular with the large staff of employes under his command . The men connected Avith the works turned out to do

honour to their chiefs , and lined the road leading to the church . The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev . Dr . Boyd , in the presence of a large number of persons , who crowded the sacred edifice , and manifested the deepest interest in the proceedings . Tho bridesmaids

were Miss Kate Ohren , Miss Nellie Watson aud Miss Mary Macrostie . After the wedding breakfast , Avhich was prepared by Messrs . Sawyer , of the Crystal Palace , the newly married pair started for the Isle of Wight , Avhere they

intend spending the honeymoon . Wo may add that the wedding presents Avero numerous and costly , and that in the midst of the general rejoicings tho work people were not forgotten .

In another part of our columns it Avill be seen that Captain Boyton is now a member of our Order , and Ave trust it Avill be in our power to announce , in tho present number , the successful passage of the Channel by our newl y initiated brother .

On the declaration of the poll , at the election on the 21 st inst ., of the Royal Masonic BenoA-olcnt Institution , Bro . H . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to tho scrutineers for their arduous duties , Avhich had been discharged in so able a manner . Bro . J . Constable proposed

that the proceedings of the day be printed and circulated amongst tho Lodges under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . Anderson proposed that tho proceedings of the day bo advertised in the dail y papers ,

THE FKEUMASO . V ' CHRONICLE , and tho Freemason . Bro . VJ . COX proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . John Savage P . G . D . for his efficient services as chairman . The foregoing propositions , having been duly seconded , were unanimously carried .

The Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , CI-OAVU Taveru ' Clerkeuwell Green , Avill meet at 7 o ' clock on Monday next , the 31 sfc instant , to work tho 15 sections . Bro . Beckett Preceptor .

There are fashions in trade as well as in costume , and the over changing tastes or caprices of the public are constantly stimulated b y ever varying novelties . A new name has often helped to palm off an inferior article , and tho tradesman who possesses a fertile imagination is often able

to put his loss poetic rivals in tho shade . The wine trade has not escaped the trenchant hand of the innovator , and it has undergone some strange vicissitudes of late . The grand old ports and sherries which pleased the palates of our grandfathers have been replaced , in some quarters , by the less agreeable vintages of South Africa and Australia ,

South African port has not taken any firm hold of the British middle classes , and a taste for the Avines of Australia has yet to be formed . The public need educating beforo they can appreciate these " choice vintages . " Homel y people who still stick to their port , have a Aveakness for the

mil bodied nectar of Messrs . Day and Martin , which might be palmed off as liquid blacking and nobody would be any the- wiser . The Pro Rata system of Messrs . S piers ¦ •md Pond does not appear to have satisfied the popul-amind ; indeed , as far as we are able to judge , it has collated

us completely and as suddenl y as the movement iu the Civil Service for a Pro Rata Increase of Salaries . Few of our wine merchants appear to have tried the common sense system ; hut wo are happy to mention an exception in tho ' ¦ aso of Messrs . Fcltoe and Sons , whose Spscialite Sherry

v .. ' -ks a new point of departure in the history of the trade ' : t ; s Avinc has alread y achieved a hi gh reputation , which •> "o . 'ire constrained to say it really deserves . Con-: ; . 'i .-s ; u . rs AVI' 11 find in it all the valuable qualities which aro iisnnly looked for onl y in wines of a high price . It has a

line 1 nr . nnet , fair strength , an excellent and nutty flavour , aud , i e ' lig entirely free from heat and acidity , it may be , aken v . - ' . ' . h j'i \ at benefit by dyspeptic persons . We havo placed if before our friends without hesitation , and their ver dirt has b- 'ca hi ghly favourable . Wo can confidentl y recom-

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THE HISTORY OF A CHEQUE. Article 3
MASONIC DRONES. Article 3
REVIEWS. Article 4
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 5
A MASONIC LAUREATE. Article 5
"A LARGE CIRCULATION IN ALL PARTS OF THE GLOBE." Article 6
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Article 6
THE POPE'S DENUNCIATION OF FREEMASONRY. Article 6
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THE PRINCE OF WALES'S. Article 7
CROSS. Article 7
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supremacy of one power over all Europe now , than Ave did in the days of Charles the Fifth , or of Napoleon I ., nor even two big powers strong enough to dictate to the rest of Europe . We fancy the idea of " a balance of power " is not Avholly exploded . Meantime , however , the

world jogs along somehow in spite of the armed millions Avho are ready to eat us all up , themselves included . The Pope is better , Ave hope , after his recent onslaught on us poor innocent Masons , Avho Avish His Holiness no harm . The Carlists and the Alphonsists are still

hammering aAvay at each other Avith as little prospect as ever , though the former have killed an Alp housist admiral , and wounded sundry of his officers . Garibaldi's scheme for the improvement of the Tiber , is a grand idea , and if the fine old river recover any of its old

form , Ave shall heartily thank the General for his services . Our American cousins aro looking forward to a series of centenary celebrations in connection Avith the establishment of their Independence of the old country , Avhile the proposed

Exhibition at Philadelp hia next year is beginning to excite more interest . Next week Avill witness an imposing Masonic ceremonial in New York , being nothing less than the opening of the New Masonic Temple in that city . We cordially wish our brothers all success on the occasion .

The regular meeting of the Committee of tho Girls School Avas held on Thursday , the 27 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , Bro . Major Creaton P . G . D . in the chair . The Secretary , Bro . Robert Went-Avorth Little , read the minutes of the former meeting , and

the report of the House Committee , Avhich Avero confirmed . It Avas proposed and seconded that the recommendation of the House Committee for the appointment of Miss Moss as

Head Governess be approved , which was carried . Six candidates Avere appointed and recommended to be placed on the list of the Quarterly Court in July for election in October . The election for brethren to serve on the House Committee

took place , and scrutineers having been appointed , the result of the election Avas as follows , viz .: Bros . Henry BroAvse , Henry A . Dubois , Benjamin Head , Joshua Nuun , W . Paas , Lt .-Col . James Peters , J . A . Rucker , Raynhani W . Stewart , Griffiths Smith , Alfred H . Tattershall , Rev .

Joseph M . Vaughan , Thomas W . White . A notice ol motion Avas g iven by Bro . Benjamin Head P . G . D . that the sum of 100 guineas be presented to Miss Davis on her retiring from the School , Avhich was supplemented by

Bro . F . BinckesP . G . S . thata testimonial be presented toher , engrossed on vellum , to shew the appreciation of her services rendered for so many years . Bro . White proposed that a vice-patronship be presented to Bro . Dr . Howell for his services rendered to the School . The undermentioned

"brethren were nominated to be on the Audit Committee for the year 1875-70 at the General Committee , Thursday , 29 th April 1875 , and no others Avere named : —Bros . John G . Chancellor , Henry C . Lewander , H . M . Levy , John G . Marsh , Joshua Nurin , William Paas , William Roebuck ,

John Symonds , Robert B . Webster . Bro . Jas . Rucker j > roposcd a vote of thanks to Bro . Major Creaton for his impartial conductin the chair , which Avascarried , and the meeting Avas adjourned to the following month . There Avere present also Col . Burdcfcfc P . G . M . Middlesex , Bros . J . A Kucker

P . G . D ., H . Browse P . G . D ., 13 . Head P . G . D ., J . Nuun P . G . S . B ., W . Paas , J . Symonds P . G . D ., E . Thiellay , Rev . J . M . Vaughan , G . Kenning , C . Hogard , II . Massey , C . iMouirie , R . B . Webster , Griffiths ( Smith , T . Cubut P . G . P , Swallow , Col . Peters , A . H . Draper , li . W .

Hunis-Avorth , Harriss , Loewenstark , Tattershall , II . M . Levy , F . Biuckes , H . G . Buss , Jardine , Peacock , Dr . Ramsay , Hunt , Yeoman , A . U . Burred , H . Dubois , " J . T . Moss , B . Picking , Mijor Finney , J . Last , Hyde Pulleu D . G . M ., Turkey , Marsh , 14 . W . Stewart , T . if . Edinaucis .

The Musical Committee for the ensuing Festival of the Boys' School will meet fit 4 o ' clock on 2 nd June , aud t ! Stewards will meet at 5 o ' clock , on the same day , at Ftv , masons' Hall .

We are happy to announce the marriage of Bro . Cm ' Magnus Ohren of Lodge No . 452 , which was solemnizeu m St . John ' s Church , Forest Hill , on the 16 th instant . Tin bride is the eldest daughter of James Watson , Esq ., C . E ., of Lower S ydenham , and more than the usual interest wa > manifested in the event in consequence of the great popu-

Resume Of The Week's News.

larity of the parents of both bride and bridegroom . Bro . Magnus Ohren Prov . G . J . W . Surrey , the father of the latter , as the able Secretary of the Crystal Palace District Gas

Company , and James Watson , Esq ., C . E ., the father of the bride , as the Engineer and Manager , is most deservedl y popular with the large staff of employes under his command . The men connected Avith the works turned out to do

honour to their chiefs , and lined the road leading to the church . The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev . Dr . Boyd , in the presence of a large number of persons , who crowded the sacred edifice , and manifested the deepest interest in the proceedings . Tho bridesmaids

were Miss Kate Ohren , Miss Nellie Watson aud Miss Mary Macrostie . After the wedding breakfast , Avhich was prepared by Messrs . Sawyer , of the Crystal Palace , the newly married pair started for the Isle of Wight , Avhere they

intend spending the honeymoon . Wo may add that the wedding presents Avero numerous and costly , and that in the midst of the general rejoicings tho work people were not forgotten .

In another part of our columns it Avill be seen that Captain Boyton is now a member of our Order , and Ave trust it Avill be in our power to announce , in tho present number , the successful passage of the Channel by our newl y initiated brother .

On the declaration of the poll , at the election on the 21 st inst ., of the Royal Masonic BenoA-olcnt Institution , Bro . H . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to tho scrutineers for their arduous duties , Avhich had been discharged in so able a manner . Bro . J . Constable proposed

that the proceedings of the day be printed and circulated amongst tho Lodges under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . Anderson proposed that tho proceedings of the day bo advertised in the dail y papers ,

THE FKEUMASO . V ' CHRONICLE , and tho Freemason . Bro . VJ . COX proposed that a vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . John Savage P . G . D . for his efficient services as chairman . The foregoing propositions , having been duly seconded , were unanimously carried .

The Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , CI-OAVU Taveru ' Clerkeuwell Green , Avill meet at 7 o ' clock on Monday next , the 31 sfc instant , to work tho 15 sections . Bro . Beckett Preceptor .

There are fashions in trade as well as in costume , and the over changing tastes or caprices of the public are constantly stimulated b y ever varying novelties . A new name has often helped to palm off an inferior article , and tho tradesman who possesses a fertile imagination is often able

to put his loss poetic rivals in tho shade . The wine trade has not escaped the trenchant hand of the innovator , and it has undergone some strange vicissitudes of late . The grand old ports and sherries which pleased the palates of our grandfathers have been replaced , in some quarters , by the less agreeable vintages of South Africa and Australia ,

South African port has not taken any firm hold of the British middle classes , and a taste for the Avines of Australia has yet to be formed . The public need educating beforo they can appreciate these " choice vintages . " Homel y people who still stick to their port , have a Aveakness for the

mil bodied nectar of Messrs . Day and Martin , which might be palmed off as liquid blacking and nobody would be any the- wiser . The Pro Rata system of Messrs . S piers ¦ •md Pond does not appear to have satisfied the popul-amind ; indeed , as far as we are able to judge , it has collated

us completely and as suddenl y as the movement iu the Civil Service for a Pro Rata Increase of Salaries . Few of our wine merchants appear to have tried the common sense system ; hut wo are happy to mention an exception in tho ' ¦ aso of Messrs . Fcltoe and Sons , whose Spscialite Sherry

v .. ' -ks a new point of departure in the history of the trade ' : t ; s Avinc has alread y achieved a hi gh reputation , which •> "o . 'ire constrained to say it really deserves . Con-: ; . 'i .-s ; u . rs AVI' 11 find in it all the valuable qualities which aro iisnnly looked for onl y in wines of a high price . It has a

line 1 nr . nnet , fair strength , an excellent and nutty flavour , aud , i e ' lig entirely free from heat and acidity , it may be , aken v . - ' . ' . h j'i \ at benefit by dyspeptic persons . We havo placed if before our friends without hesitation , and their ver dirt has b- 'ca hi ghly favourable . Wo can confidentl y recom-

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