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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BROS . LORD GEORGB HAMILTON and Sir M . White Ridley left town on Saturday last for The Wilderness , Sevenoaks , on a visit to Lord and Lady Hillingdon , and returned on Monday . THE HEAT IN LONDON on Monday is reported to have been greater than in any city in England , the thermometer registering So degrees in the shade . At York it was only 75 and in Jersey 72 degrees .
THE CAVALRY DIVISION AT ALDERSHOT were exercised in outpost duty on Monday under the direction of Major-General Luck , Inspector-General of Cavalry , the line extending from Blaekwater , through Hale , to Guildford . THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR left town on Sunday last on leave of absence for his residence near Wiesbaden . During his Excellency's absence , Count Metternich , who returned from Scotland the day previous , will act as charge d ' affaires .
MR . HENRY CHAPLIN , President of the Local Government Board , visited the Farm Colony of the Salvation Army at Hadleigh , Essex , and spent several hours in examining minutely the various departments of the Colony and inquiring into its working . THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE of the Institute of Journalists was formally opened at Plymouth on Monday afternoon , when the members were most cordially welcomed by the Mayor on behalf of the Corporation and the inhabitants of the town generally .
THE DEATH , which took place suddenly at Malta , is reported of Captain A . Holme Sumner , who was a brother-in-law of Bro . Lord Fitzhardinge , and had married a sister of Bio . Sir Nigel Kingscote . He was formerly for many years Master of the Cotswold Hunt .
THE Q UEEN has been pleased to approve of Bro . General Sir Redvers Buller remaining at the post of Adjutant-General to the Forces for a further term of two years from 1 st October , when , in the ordinary course of things , he would have vacated the appointment . LILIAN DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH , having concluded her visit to the Lord-Lieutenant and Countess Cadogan at Dublin , returned to town on Saturday last and at once proceeded to The Deepdene , Dorking , where she was joined by Lord William Beresford on Monday .
THE Q UEEN OF THE BELGIANS , who was staying at Spa , was thrown from her horse while jumping a ditch and fell in the road , causing an injury to her head , from which the blood at once began to flow . However , her Majesty remounted , and rode back to Spa , her condition causing no anxiety . ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON LAST his Highness the Shahzada paid a visit to St . Thomas ' s Hospital , over which he was conducted by the Dean and chief medical officers . His Highness was much impressed with what he saw and has since presented a sum of £ 150 towards the fund for opening the closed wards .
MR . FRANK MITCHELL ' team of English Cricketers commenced their tour of the States with a match at Station Island against New York in the presence of some 20 , 000 spectators . There were 12 on each side . New York in their first innings made 112 , while the Englishmen made over 300 , ultimately winning by eight wickets . PROVINCE OF WEST LANCASHIRE . —BV direction of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , G . C . B ., M . W . Pro G . M . " , Prov . Grand Master , a meeting of the Provincial Grand Ledge of West Lancashire , for the transaction ot the annual business of the province , takes place at the Tcwn Hall , Bootle , on Friday , the 20 th inst .
A GUNNER in one of the mountain batteries of the Royal Artillery who stands 6 ft . 6 iin . is said to be the tallest man in the British Atmy , but a recruit who is onl y 21 years of age and stands 6 ft . 5 ; in . has just joined the Scots Guards , and it is just possible the latter , when straightened out by dull and exercise , may rival the gunner . THE INSTALLATION of the Worshipful Master of the De la Pole Lodge , No . 11 S 1 , Seaton , took place on the 28 th ultimo . Bro . A . W . Oakley , P . P . G . S . B . Devon , was unanimously elected to fill the chair for the second time . Sir Edmund de la Pole generously presented a buck from the Old Park at Shute to grace the table at the usual banquet which followed the installation .
As A THREE-HORSE BRAKE laden with visitors was returning from Belton to Yarmouth on Monday one of the horses fell , and the brake was overturned . Four of the passengers were so seriously injured that they were treated at the Cottage Hospital and two at private houses , but the rest were found to be only slightly injured , and were forwarded to Yarmouth in other vehicles .
THE WESTBOURNE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , NO . 733 , on the resumption of its regular weekly meetings at the Prince Alfred Hotel , 112 , Queen's-road , Bayswater , W ., on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., was attended by many of its old members , and an enjoyable Masonic and social evening was spent . On the ioth instant the VV . M . elect will commence business punctually at S p . m .
A NOTABLE ADDITION to the Belgian Mail Service between Ostend and Dover has been made in the shape of the new steamer Rapide , which was tried on Saturday last , and proved herself well worthy of the name bestowed on her by running close on 21 knots in the hour . The P . apide is 320 feet long and 38 feet wide , inside measurement , and has been admirably fitted and appointed .
MR . AND Miss GLADSTONE arrived at Hagley Hall on Saturday last on a visit to Viscount and Viscountess Cobham . The Right Hon . Gentleman and Miss Gladstone having concluded their visit to Bro . Lord Norton , travelled by special train from Birmingham , while Mrs . Gladstone came direct from Hawarden . Mr . and Mrs . Gladstone were most cordially greeted on their way to and from divine service at Hagley Church the following day .
BRO . SIR HENRY IRVING and Miss Ellen Terry left Waterloo Station on Saturday morning last for Southampton , where they embarked on board the American liner New York for a tour in the United States . The other members of the Lyceum Company proceed in the Red Star steamer Southwark . No less than 800 tons measurement of scenery , costumes , and other theatrical property have been dispatched to America for the use of the company during their tour in the States .
THE SHAHZADA NASRULLA KHAN and the members of his suite left Dorchester House on Tuesday for the Victoria Station of the London , Chatham , and Dover Railway Company under an escort of the 1 st Life Guards . His Highness was received by a guard of honcur of the Coldstream Guards , with regimental colour and full band . The special train conveying the party left at 2 p . m . for Dover , where it embarked on board a special steamer for Calais en route for Paris . After a brief stay in the French capital his Highness will leave for Marseilles , where he will join the Clive , on board of which he will return to India .
AT THE EARLY AGE of 31 , alter a varied and most successful career , during which he has on several occasions displayed pronounced bravery , which has deservedly gained him recognition from the Board of Trade and the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society , Lieut . VV . H . Bullock , R . N . R ., has just been appointed to the command of the Pacific Liner Floridian , of which vessel he was for some time chief officer . Captain Bullock served as an apprentice on board the Steelfield , belonging to Messrs . VV . H .
Ross and Co ., of Liverpool , and subsequently entered as an officer Messrs . Gracie , Beazley and Co . 's Australian Line . His first entrance into steam was as third officer of the old Cuban , of the West Indian and Pacific Company , since when he has rapidly risen to his present position . Bro . Bullock is a member and first initiate of the United Northern Counties Lodge , No . 212 S , of which ledge his brother is also a member , and his father a P . M . and Secretary . Our columns have on more than one occasion recorded instances of Bro . Bullock ' s gallant conduct at sea .
"WHAT CANNOT IIH CIKEII MIST nn I ' . KI > I . III _ II" need nut he said lo those who sulfcr from lhe cllccts ot had li . ( js , scorbutic and scrofulous Mires , as Holloway ' s Ointment and I'ilis are splendid specifics for these distressing alllinions , The earnest gratitude of thousands who have experienced lhe wonderful influence of these remedies , so that they have heen raised from a position of prostrate helplessness to one of independence and comfort , is hein ^ constantly expressed , both personally and by letter . Their value is known throughout the world for every torn , of disease . In cases of indigestion , ague , fevers and disorders of lhe stomach and howels , the Tills arc an infallible remedy . l- ' or goul , rheumatics , neuralgia , & c „ the Ointment is a bics & itnj to tliouaamlsof poor sufferers .
Masonic And General Tidings.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT which appeared in this column last week that the meetings of the Board of Benevolence would in future be held at six o ' clock instead of five \ vas we learn , incorrect . Our information was obtained from a circular issued , which contained ' we are informed , a printer ' s error as regards the time of meeting . No change has been made , and future meetings will continue to be held at five o'clock .
A GREAT MASONIC BALL is to take place at Simla on Tuesday next , the iotK inst ., at which Lord and Lady Elgin are to be present . J ULIA MARCHIONESS OF TWEEDDALE has been receiving a succession of visitors at Brahan Castle , where she will remain till October , when she leaves for India . THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT left Victoria on Tuesday evening f or Germany for the purpose of attending the funeral of the Grand Duchess of Oldenburg , BRO . THE REV . T . SELBY HENREY , who has been spending his holiday in Switzerland and Northern Italy , has returned to town . During his tour he paid a short visit to Florence .
SURREY BY DEFEATING HAMPSHIRE in the early days of the present week , has succeeded in retaining the championship of the counties for another year . Lancashire was a good second , while Yorkshire stood next and Gloucestershire fourth . KING HUMBERT , attended by a numerous staff , reviewed at Aquila the two army corps which had taken part in the recent army manoeuvres . On returning to the town his horse slipped and fell with him , but his Majesty quickly regained his feet and remounted .
LAST WEEK LONDON was not only almost the healthiest town in England , but about the healthiest town of any considerable size in the world . Its death rate was only 15 . 9 per 1000 , the only towns with a lower rate bsing Bristol and Halifax . Burnley ' s return was 35 . 6 and that of Bolton was 34 . 1 . Influenza has almost wholly disappeared for the time , the deaths ascribed to it being only three .
A HEAVY THUNDERSTORM passed over Cheshire and North Wales on Tuesday afternoon , the lightning being very brilliant , while the rain fell in torrents for a couple of hours . At Rettord , in Notts , a boy who had been fishing and taken refuge under a tree was struck by lightning , rolled into the r . iver , and taken out dead , while the wife of a labourer , only about 100 yards away , was blinded .
RAMSGATE REGATTA was held on Monday in exceptionally brilliant weather , the consequence being that the town was thronged with visitors . A very good programme of sport had been arranged by the Committee , the various events being very keenly contested . Afterwards there were aquatic sports , and in the evening fireworks , the town and the parade being also illuminated with Chinese lanterns .
A CORRESPONDENT has kindly forwarded the following : " That cats , though fastidious about wetting their feet , will dive like otters after fish , was attested by several members of the Piscatorial Society , assembled to their re-union at the Holborn Restaurant this week . One member had possessed a cat which , taken out in a punt , would dive with unerring aim after a fish , bring it on board , and then proceed to dive after others , being more interested in the sport than in the eating of her prey .
THE SEPTEMBER MEETING of the Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 14 S 2 , was held on Tuesday last in the Masonic Rooms , Crowle . Present : Bros . C Fox , acting W . M . ; T . Staniforth , acting LP . M . ; R . Wood , Sec ; j . Constable , P . M . ; J . F . Watson , Treas . ; W . Pickering , S . W . ; M . J . Behrendt , acting J . W . ; G . F . Tyack , S . D . ; H . Hoe , acting J . D . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; A . W . Cundall , I . G . ; W . E . Cranidge , and G . Naylor , Tyler . Bro . W . J . Tippett , 2373 , was a visitor . Bro . W . E . Cranidge was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the work being performed by Bros . Fox and Staniforth .
A REVIEW of the 2 nd Durham ( Seaham Harbour ) Artillery Volunteers , of which the Marquis of Londonderry is commanding officer , and at which his lordship was present , was held on Saturday , great interest being displayed in the event , which was witnessed by the Marchioness of Londonderry , Lady Helen Stewart , Lord Reginald Stewart , Sir George VVombwell , Bro . Sir II . Williamson , and others . On Sunday last the New Seaham Cycle Club paraded in the grounds of Seaham Hall , and afterwards attended a religious service in a marquee erected on the lawn , Lord and Lady Londonderry being among the congregation .
THE INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT at Hastings has at length been brought to a conclusion . N . VV . Pillsbury ( America ) was awarded the first prize of £ 150 , his score being iG &; M . Tchigorin ( Russia ) taking the second prize of £ 115 with 16 ; E . Lasker ( England ) the third of £ 85 with 15 . V ; Dr . Tarrarsh ( Germany ) the fourth of £ 60 with 14 ; Steinitz ( America ) the filth oi £ 40 with 13 ; E . Schiffers ( Russia ) being next with 12 and taking £ 30 ; whilst the seventh prize of £ , 20 was divided between Teichmann and Bardcleben .
THE TERMS AND cONDlTlONSon which thecontestbetweentheDefenderandValkyrie III . for the America Cup will be decided have been arranged . There will be five races over a course of 30 nautical miles , with a ti-ne limit of six hours , and the cup will go to thc winner of three out of the five . The first race will take place to-morrow 'Saturday ) , staring from Sandy Hook Lightship , the course being 15 miles to leeward or windward and return . There will be an interval of a day between the first and second races , and the latter will be over an equilateral course , each leg of which will measure 10 miles . Two guns will be fired , one as a preliminary signal , at 10 . 30 a . m ., and the second as the signal to start , at 11 a . m .
PARTRIDGE SHOOTING commenced on Monday , and the reports from all parts ol the country speak of the prospects of the season being exceptionally good . Shooting commenced in South Notts on that day in splendid weather , but only on a small scale , many of the county families not having returned from the moors . In Derbyshire the birds are said to be numerous , stronger and in better condition than usual , notwithstanding the extreme severity of the winter . Similar reports were received from Rutlandshire
and North Northamptonshire , but sport was restricted , owing to the quantity of corn still standing . In South Lincolnshire , however , most of the corn had been carried , and there was an extensive range of ground available . In Cheshire , some good bags were made , while the keepers on the estates of the Duke of Westminster , Bro . Lord Egerton of Tatton , the Marquis of Cholmondeley , and others , report a successful breeding season , and the birds as being well developed and strong .
THE FIRST MEETING of the members of the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , No . 1 G 09 , after the usual summer vacation , took place on Tuesday afternoon , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , where there was a numerous assembly of brethren . The W . M . 's chair was occupied by Bro . IL Heard , who has secured much popularity by the manner _ in which he has peiformed th * duties attaching to that ollici during the past year , and after the transaction of the ordinary business , the brethren unanimously elected Bro . G . D . Clarence , S . W ., to ( ill the pjsi . mn of Worshipful Master for the
coming year , and Bro . VV . Savage , P . P . G . Treas ., was again selected by a unanimous vote to fulfil the duties of Treasurer . Tne Auditois ( rc-appointed ) were Bros . Cantor , P . M ., and Sandbrook , P . M . The VV . M ., S . VV ., J . W ., I . P . M ., Bros . Savage , P . M ., and Light , P . M ., weie re-elected . n the Committee of the Fund of Benevolence , anil Bros . Mackenzie , P . M , Cantor , P . M ., and Light , P . M ., were delegated to represent thelodge on the Ball Committee , Bro . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D ., was again chosen as the Charity Representative of 1 C 00 , and Bros . H . Heard , W . M ., H . Round , P . M ., and
Dr . Goodwin , xc ., were appointed the Standing Committee of Inquiry . GRHAT NOR- IHHUN RAILWAY AND DONCASTER RACES . —During the race week the Great Northern Railway Company will have a seivice of 15 express trains daily from London to Doncaster . An additional special express will leave King ' s Cross lot Doncaster each race day at y 40 a . m ., a luncheon car for fir » t-class passengers being attached to this train . On Monday , the yth instant , additional expresses will also leave King's Cross at 3 . 15 and 540 p . m . On ' St . Leger " dayan express excursion will M
. , run from Woolwich , Arsenal and Dockyard , Charlton , Maze Hill , and Greenwich , bpa Road , & c , to Doncaster , returning same day only . The low fare of 120 . 6 d . will De charged . An express excursion will also leave King ' s Cross at 7 . 0 a . m ., having connection with a train from Moorgate , Aldersgate , and Farringdon , returning either si « e day or on " Cup" day at 6 . 25 p . m . The low fare of 12 s . Od . will be charged ., , " additional express will leave Doncaster for London at G . o p . m . each race day , a dining
car lor first-class passengers being attached to this train on the Tuesday , VVednesday , and Thursday , and to enable visitors f rem town to return immediately at lhe close of tne races on "Cup" day , the 13 th instant , special expresses will , on that day , start"" ™ Doncaster at 4 . 40 and 5 . 0 p . m ., due to arrive at king ' s Cross atS . oand 8 . 20 respectively-On thc latter train a dining car will be attached for lirst-class passengers . Third-cl 3 passengers will be conveyed by all trains ,
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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BROS . LORD GEORGB HAMILTON and Sir M . White Ridley left town on Saturday last for The Wilderness , Sevenoaks , on a visit to Lord and Lady Hillingdon , and returned on Monday . THE HEAT IN LONDON on Monday is reported to have been greater than in any city in England , the thermometer registering So degrees in the shade . At York it was only 75 and in Jersey 72 degrees .
THE CAVALRY DIVISION AT ALDERSHOT were exercised in outpost duty on Monday under the direction of Major-General Luck , Inspector-General of Cavalry , the line extending from Blaekwater , through Hale , to Guildford . THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR left town on Sunday last on leave of absence for his residence near Wiesbaden . During his Excellency's absence , Count Metternich , who returned from Scotland the day previous , will act as charge d ' affaires .
MR . HENRY CHAPLIN , President of the Local Government Board , visited the Farm Colony of the Salvation Army at Hadleigh , Essex , and spent several hours in examining minutely the various departments of the Colony and inquiring into its working . THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE of the Institute of Journalists was formally opened at Plymouth on Monday afternoon , when the members were most cordially welcomed by the Mayor on behalf of the Corporation and the inhabitants of the town generally .
THE DEATH , which took place suddenly at Malta , is reported of Captain A . Holme Sumner , who was a brother-in-law of Bro . Lord Fitzhardinge , and had married a sister of Bio . Sir Nigel Kingscote . He was formerly for many years Master of the Cotswold Hunt .
THE Q UEEN has been pleased to approve of Bro . General Sir Redvers Buller remaining at the post of Adjutant-General to the Forces for a further term of two years from 1 st October , when , in the ordinary course of things , he would have vacated the appointment . LILIAN DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH , having concluded her visit to the Lord-Lieutenant and Countess Cadogan at Dublin , returned to town on Saturday last and at once proceeded to The Deepdene , Dorking , where she was joined by Lord William Beresford on Monday .
THE Q UEEN OF THE BELGIANS , who was staying at Spa , was thrown from her horse while jumping a ditch and fell in the road , causing an injury to her head , from which the blood at once began to flow . However , her Majesty remounted , and rode back to Spa , her condition causing no anxiety . ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON LAST his Highness the Shahzada paid a visit to St . Thomas ' s Hospital , over which he was conducted by the Dean and chief medical officers . His Highness was much impressed with what he saw and has since presented a sum of £ 150 towards the fund for opening the closed wards .
MR . FRANK MITCHELL ' team of English Cricketers commenced their tour of the States with a match at Station Island against New York in the presence of some 20 , 000 spectators . There were 12 on each side . New York in their first innings made 112 , while the Englishmen made over 300 , ultimately winning by eight wickets . PROVINCE OF WEST LANCASHIRE . —BV direction of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , G . C . B ., M . W . Pro G . M . " , Prov . Grand Master , a meeting of the Provincial Grand Ledge of West Lancashire , for the transaction ot the annual business of the province , takes place at the Tcwn Hall , Bootle , on Friday , the 20 th inst .
A GUNNER in one of the mountain batteries of the Royal Artillery who stands 6 ft . 6 iin . is said to be the tallest man in the British Atmy , but a recruit who is onl y 21 years of age and stands 6 ft . 5 ; in . has just joined the Scots Guards , and it is just possible the latter , when straightened out by dull and exercise , may rival the gunner . THE INSTALLATION of the Worshipful Master of the De la Pole Lodge , No . 11 S 1 , Seaton , took place on the 28 th ultimo . Bro . A . W . Oakley , P . P . G . S . B . Devon , was unanimously elected to fill the chair for the second time . Sir Edmund de la Pole generously presented a buck from the Old Park at Shute to grace the table at the usual banquet which followed the installation .
As A THREE-HORSE BRAKE laden with visitors was returning from Belton to Yarmouth on Monday one of the horses fell , and the brake was overturned . Four of the passengers were so seriously injured that they were treated at the Cottage Hospital and two at private houses , but the rest were found to be only slightly injured , and were forwarded to Yarmouth in other vehicles .
THE WESTBOURNE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , NO . 733 , on the resumption of its regular weekly meetings at the Prince Alfred Hotel , 112 , Queen's-road , Bayswater , W ., on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., was attended by many of its old members , and an enjoyable Masonic and social evening was spent . On the ioth instant the VV . M . elect will commence business punctually at S p . m .
A NOTABLE ADDITION to the Belgian Mail Service between Ostend and Dover has been made in the shape of the new steamer Rapide , which was tried on Saturday last , and proved herself well worthy of the name bestowed on her by running close on 21 knots in the hour . The P . apide is 320 feet long and 38 feet wide , inside measurement , and has been admirably fitted and appointed .
MR . AND Miss GLADSTONE arrived at Hagley Hall on Saturday last on a visit to Viscount and Viscountess Cobham . The Right Hon . Gentleman and Miss Gladstone having concluded their visit to Bro . Lord Norton , travelled by special train from Birmingham , while Mrs . Gladstone came direct from Hawarden . Mr . and Mrs . Gladstone were most cordially greeted on their way to and from divine service at Hagley Church the following day .
BRO . SIR HENRY IRVING and Miss Ellen Terry left Waterloo Station on Saturday morning last for Southampton , where they embarked on board the American liner New York for a tour in the United States . The other members of the Lyceum Company proceed in the Red Star steamer Southwark . No less than 800 tons measurement of scenery , costumes , and other theatrical property have been dispatched to America for the use of the company during their tour in the States .
THE SHAHZADA NASRULLA KHAN and the members of his suite left Dorchester House on Tuesday for the Victoria Station of the London , Chatham , and Dover Railway Company under an escort of the 1 st Life Guards . His Highness was received by a guard of honcur of the Coldstream Guards , with regimental colour and full band . The special train conveying the party left at 2 p . m . for Dover , where it embarked on board a special steamer for Calais en route for Paris . After a brief stay in the French capital his Highness will leave for Marseilles , where he will join the Clive , on board of which he will return to India .
AT THE EARLY AGE of 31 , alter a varied and most successful career , during which he has on several occasions displayed pronounced bravery , which has deservedly gained him recognition from the Board of Trade and the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society , Lieut . VV . H . Bullock , R . N . R ., has just been appointed to the command of the Pacific Liner Floridian , of which vessel he was for some time chief officer . Captain Bullock served as an apprentice on board the Steelfield , belonging to Messrs . VV . H .
Ross and Co ., of Liverpool , and subsequently entered as an officer Messrs . Gracie , Beazley and Co . 's Australian Line . His first entrance into steam was as third officer of the old Cuban , of the West Indian and Pacific Company , since when he has rapidly risen to his present position . Bro . Bullock is a member and first initiate of the United Northern Counties Lodge , No . 212 S , of which ledge his brother is also a member , and his father a P . M . and Secretary . Our columns have on more than one occasion recorded instances of Bro . Bullock ' s gallant conduct at sea .
"WHAT CANNOT IIH CIKEII MIST nn I ' . KI > I . III _ II" need nut he said lo those who sulfcr from lhe cllccts ot had li . ( js , scorbutic and scrofulous Mires , as Holloway ' s Ointment and I'ilis are splendid specifics for these distressing alllinions , The earnest gratitude of thousands who have experienced lhe wonderful influence of these remedies , so that they have heen raised from a position of prostrate helplessness to one of independence and comfort , is hein ^ constantly expressed , both personally and by letter . Their value is known throughout the world for every torn , of disease . In cases of indigestion , ague , fevers and disorders of lhe stomach and howels , the Tills arc an infallible remedy . l- ' or goul , rheumatics , neuralgia , & c „ the Ointment is a bics & itnj to tliouaamlsof poor sufferers .
Masonic And General Tidings.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT which appeared in this column last week that the meetings of the Board of Benevolence would in future be held at six o ' clock instead of five \ vas we learn , incorrect . Our information was obtained from a circular issued , which contained ' we are informed , a printer ' s error as regards the time of meeting . No change has been made , and future meetings will continue to be held at five o'clock .
A GREAT MASONIC BALL is to take place at Simla on Tuesday next , the iotK inst ., at which Lord and Lady Elgin are to be present . J ULIA MARCHIONESS OF TWEEDDALE has been receiving a succession of visitors at Brahan Castle , where she will remain till October , when she leaves for India . THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT left Victoria on Tuesday evening f or Germany for the purpose of attending the funeral of the Grand Duchess of Oldenburg , BRO . THE REV . T . SELBY HENREY , who has been spending his holiday in Switzerland and Northern Italy , has returned to town . During his tour he paid a short visit to Florence .
SURREY BY DEFEATING HAMPSHIRE in the early days of the present week , has succeeded in retaining the championship of the counties for another year . Lancashire was a good second , while Yorkshire stood next and Gloucestershire fourth . KING HUMBERT , attended by a numerous staff , reviewed at Aquila the two army corps which had taken part in the recent army manoeuvres . On returning to the town his horse slipped and fell with him , but his Majesty quickly regained his feet and remounted .
LAST WEEK LONDON was not only almost the healthiest town in England , but about the healthiest town of any considerable size in the world . Its death rate was only 15 . 9 per 1000 , the only towns with a lower rate bsing Bristol and Halifax . Burnley ' s return was 35 . 6 and that of Bolton was 34 . 1 . Influenza has almost wholly disappeared for the time , the deaths ascribed to it being only three .
A HEAVY THUNDERSTORM passed over Cheshire and North Wales on Tuesday afternoon , the lightning being very brilliant , while the rain fell in torrents for a couple of hours . At Rettord , in Notts , a boy who had been fishing and taken refuge under a tree was struck by lightning , rolled into the r . iver , and taken out dead , while the wife of a labourer , only about 100 yards away , was blinded .
RAMSGATE REGATTA was held on Monday in exceptionally brilliant weather , the consequence being that the town was thronged with visitors . A very good programme of sport had been arranged by the Committee , the various events being very keenly contested . Afterwards there were aquatic sports , and in the evening fireworks , the town and the parade being also illuminated with Chinese lanterns .
A CORRESPONDENT has kindly forwarded the following : " That cats , though fastidious about wetting their feet , will dive like otters after fish , was attested by several members of the Piscatorial Society , assembled to their re-union at the Holborn Restaurant this week . One member had possessed a cat which , taken out in a punt , would dive with unerring aim after a fish , bring it on board , and then proceed to dive after others , being more interested in the sport than in the eating of her prey .
THE SEPTEMBER MEETING of the Isle of Axholme Lodge , No . 14 S 2 , was held on Tuesday last in the Masonic Rooms , Crowle . Present : Bros . C Fox , acting W . M . ; T . Staniforth , acting LP . M . ; R . Wood , Sec ; j . Constable , P . M . ; J . F . Watson , Treas . ; W . Pickering , S . W . ; M . J . Behrendt , acting J . W . ; G . F . Tyack , S . D . ; H . Hoe , acting J . D . ; J . H . Lee , Org . ; A . W . Cundall , I . G . ; W . E . Cranidge , and G . Naylor , Tyler . Bro . W . J . Tippett , 2373 , was a visitor . Bro . W . E . Cranidge was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the work being performed by Bros . Fox and Staniforth .
A REVIEW of the 2 nd Durham ( Seaham Harbour ) Artillery Volunteers , of which the Marquis of Londonderry is commanding officer , and at which his lordship was present , was held on Saturday , great interest being displayed in the event , which was witnessed by the Marchioness of Londonderry , Lady Helen Stewart , Lord Reginald Stewart , Sir George VVombwell , Bro . Sir II . Williamson , and others . On Sunday last the New Seaham Cycle Club paraded in the grounds of Seaham Hall , and afterwards attended a religious service in a marquee erected on the lawn , Lord and Lady Londonderry being among the congregation .
THE INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT at Hastings has at length been brought to a conclusion . N . VV . Pillsbury ( America ) was awarded the first prize of £ 150 , his score being iG &; M . Tchigorin ( Russia ) taking the second prize of £ 115 with 16 ; E . Lasker ( England ) the third of £ 85 with 15 . V ; Dr . Tarrarsh ( Germany ) the fourth of £ 60 with 14 ; Steinitz ( America ) the filth oi £ 40 with 13 ; E . Schiffers ( Russia ) being next with 12 and taking £ 30 ; whilst the seventh prize of £ , 20 was divided between Teichmann and Bardcleben .
THE TERMS AND cONDlTlONSon which thecontestbetweentheDefenderandValkyrie III . for the America Cup will be decided have been arranged . There will be five races over a course of 30 nautical miles , with a ti-ne limit of six hours , and the cup will go to thc winner of three out of the five . The first race will take place to-morrow 'Saturday ) , staring from Sandy Hook Lightship , the course being 15 miles to leeward or windward and return . There will be an interval of a day between the first and second races , and the latter will be over an equilateral course , each leg of which will measure 10 miles . Two guns will be fired , one as a preliminary signal , at 10 . 30 a . m ., and the second as the signal to start , at 11 a . m .
PARTRIDGE SHOOTING commenced on Monday , and the reports from all parts ol the country speak of the prospects of the season being exceptionally good . Shooting commenced in South Notts on that day in splendid weather , but only on a small scale , many of the county families not having returned from the moors . In Derbyshire the birds are said to be numerous , stronger and in better condition than usual , notwithstanding the extreme severity of the winter . Similar reports were received from Rutlandshire
and North Northamptonshire , but sport was restricted , owing to the quantity of corn still standing . In South Lincolnshire , however , most of the corn had been carried , and there was an extensive range of ground available . In Cheshire , some good bags were made , while the keepers on the estates of the Duke of Westminster , Bro . Lord Egerton of Tatton , the Marquis of Cholmondeley , and others , report a successful breeding season , and the birds as being well developed and strong .
THE FIRST MEETING of the members of the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , No . 1 G 09 , after the usual summer vacation , took place on Tuesday afternoon , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , where there was a numerous assembly of brethren . The W . M . 's chair was occupied by Bro . IL Heard , who has secured much popularity by the manner _ in which he has peiformed th * duties attaching to that ollici during the past year , and after the transaction of the ordinary business , the brethren unanimously elected Bro . G . D . Clarence , S . W ., to ( ill the pjsi . mn of Worshipful Master for the
coming year , and Bro . VV . Savage , P . P . G . Treas ., was again selected by a unanimous vote to fulfil the duties of Treasurer . Tne Auditois ( rc-appointed ) were Bros . Cantor , P . M ., and Sandbrook , P . M . The VV . M ., S . VV ., J . W ., I . P . M ., Bros . Savage , P . M ., and Light , P . M ., weie re-elected . n the Committee of the Fund of Benevolence , anil Bros . Mackenzie , P . M , Cantor , P . M ., and Light , P . M ., were delegated to represent thelodge on the Ball Committee , Bro . Mackenzie , P . P . S . G . D ., was again chosen as the Charity Representative of 1 C 00 , and Bros . H . Heard , W . M ., H . Round , P . M ., and
Dr . Goodwin , xc ., were appointed the Standing Committee of Inquiry . GRHAT NOR- IHHUN RAILWAY AND DONCASTER RACES . —During the race week the Great Northern Railway Company will have a seivice of 15 express trains daily from London to Doncaster . An additional special express will leave King ' s Cross lot Doncaster each race day at y 40 a . m ., a luncheon car for fir » t-class passengers being attached to this train . On Monday , the yth instant , additional expresses will also leave King's Cross at 3 . 15 and 540 p . m . On ' St . Leger " dayan express excursion will M
. , run from Woolwich , Arsenal and Dockyard , Charlton , Maze Hill , and Greenwich , bpa Road , & c , to Doncaster , returning same day only . The low fare of 120 . 6 d . will De charged . An express excursion will also leave King ' s Cross at 7 . 0 a . m ., having connection with a train from Moorgate , Aldersgate , and Farringdon , returning either si « e day or on " Cup" day at 6 . 25 p . m . The low fare of 12 s . Od . will be charged ., , " additional express will leave Doncaster for London at G . o p . m . each race day , a dining
car lor first-class passengers being attached to this train on the Tuesday , VVednesday , and Thursday , and to enable visitors f rem town to return immediately at lhe close of tne races on "Cup" day , the 13 th instant , special expresses will , on that day , start"" ™ Doncaster at 4 . 40 and 5 . 0 p . m ., due to arrive at king ' s Cross atS . oand 8 . 20 respectively-On thc latter train a dining car will be attached for lirst-class passengers . Third-cl 3 passengers will be conveyed by all trains ,