Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will hold its next regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday next , the 13 th inst . The annual convocation of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of East Lancashire vvill be held in the Freemasons' Hall , Institute-street , Silverwell-street , Bolton , on Friday , the 22 nd instant .

The Woodhouse and Rawson Electric Supply Co ., of Great Britain , Limited , have received a firstclass award , equal in value to a gold medal , for their show of electrical apparatus at the Melbourne Exhibition . Bro . J . D . Allcroft , Treasurer of Christ ' s Hospital , is announced to preside at the anniversary festival dinner of the North London Consumption Hospital . The institution is to be congratulated on securing

the co-operation of so excellent a chairman , and not less on the great strides vvhich the hospital has made during the past few years . By re-arranging the interior of the present building , Jthe Committee have doubled the number of beds—vvhich are always occupied—and the demand for admission having quite outgrown the available accommodation , the managers keenly feel the necessity of building another wing , a vvork which they hope to accomplish in the near future .

On the advice of Bro . Lennox Browne , who recommended him to take an absolute rest from work , Bro . F . P . Alliston , C . C , has left England for the Lake of Geneva . His address at present is — Hotel des Alps , Montreux , Territet , Lake of Geneva .

A very successful Masonic ball vvas held at the Co-operative Hall , Carr- 'treet , Ipswich , on Friday , the 1 st inst ., under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . gsg . The handsome hall was artistically decorated for the occasion , and presented a very attractive appearance . The guests numbered close upon a hundred . The brethren , by permission of the P . G . M ., Lord Henniker , appeared in

Craft clothing . The following brethren constituted the Ball Committee : Bros . J . White , P . P . G . S . of W ., W . M . ; A . R . Trew , I . P . M . ; G . T . Pick , S . VV . ; A . A . Bennett , P . P . G . R ., J . W . ; E . J . Sherman . P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j E . J . Brown , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., D . C . ; VV . B . Hanson ,

P . M . ; and VV . Kemp . Bro . E . J . Brown efficiently discharged the onerous duties of Hon . Sec . The supper vvas admirably served by Mr . Chivers . Mr . Bowman ' s excellent band vvas engaged for the occasion , and performed a well-selected programme in a manner which gave entire satisfaction .

The Prince of Wales will stay with the Duke of Portland at Welbeck Abbey during the Lincoln races , at the opening of the racing season . We are gratified to learn that Bro . H . Squire , C . C , has so far recovered from his recent accident as to be able to resume his duties in the City . Bro Sheriff Newton has consented to preside at the forthcoming annual meeting of the St . Bride's Youths ' Institute .

The W . M . and brethren of Lodge , No . 935 ( I . C ) , Wexford , have issued an urgent appeal for subscriptions on behalf of Bro . Beauchamp H . Colclough , who has been a subscribing member since 1 S 55 , and vvho bas filled the office of Deputy Grand Master , and after that , until very recently , that of Provincial Grand Master . Through misfortune , and no fault of his own , he is now reduced to absolute poverty , and the statement in the

circular issued by his friends , " That in the days of Bro . Calclough ' s prosperity , no Masonic appeal was ever made to him in vain , " should alone secure a hearty response , and we trust a goodly subscription vvill be forthcoming . A concert was given on Monday at Grosvenor House , which had been kindly lent for the purpose by the Duke of Westminster , in aid of the Battersea Home for Lost Dogs , and is said to have realised over £ 400 .

The Portsmouth Town Council held a meeting on Tuesday , and appointed a Committee to concert arrangements for entertaining Bro . General Sir George Willis at a public banquet on his approaching retirement from the command of the southern military district .

The Prince of Wales travelled from Cannes to Nice on Tuesday for the purpose of taking part in the Battle of Confetti , and was presented vvith a banner of honour . The half-yearly communication of the District Grand Lodge of Jamaica vvas held at the rooms of the Friendly Lodge on Thursday , the 24 th January last . There

was a good attendance of brethren . The District Grand Master in his address touched upon various matters affecting the welfare of the Craft , and reported the harmonious and successful working of the several lodges in the district . The general business having been disposed of , the officebearers for the year vvere invested with the collars and jewels of their respective offices , the following being the

administration for the year : Bros . J . Maglashan , D . G , Master ; R . S . Haughton , Dep . D . G . Master ; W . Duff , D . S . G . W . ; A . E . Burke , D . J . G . W . ; E . Harding , D . G . Chap . ; E . X . Leon , D . G . Treas . ; W . B . Gray , D . G . Reg . ; C . L . Campbell , D . G . Pres . Bd . Gen . Purps . ; G . W . Duff , D . G . Sec ; D . I . Motta , D . S . G . D . ; C . Goldie , D . J . G . D . ; I . S . Campbell , D . G . Supt . Wks . ;

I . M . Simpson , D . G . D . C . ; S . Morais , D . G . A . D . C ; W . D . Byles , D . G . Swd . Br . ; E . A . W . Howell , D . G . Std . Br . ; W . A . Fuertado , D . G . Std . Br . ; E . J . Andrews , D . G . Org . ; J . E . Lyons , D . A . G . Sec ; C . T . Burton , D . G . Purst . ; C . Plummer , D . A . G . Sec . ; J . A . Messias , G . E . Burke , ] . De Cordova , and J . T . Curphy , D . G . Stwds ., * and F . A . Magnus , D . G . Tyler .

WILL any brother greatly oblige a P . M . and P . Z . by kindly forwarding to him a spare copy of their Lodge or Chapter summons , as he is endeavouring to form a complete collection of them from No . 1 upwards . — Address C E . FERRY , 55 , Tregunter Road , South Kensington , S . W . —fA DVT . ]

Masonic And General Tidings

Comps . Marcus Endel , G . H . P . ; F . S . Goodrich , D . G . H . P . ; James W . Boyd , G . King ; and Chas . H . Munger , G . Scribe , were severally installed in office for the current year at the annual convocation at Jacksonville , in January last , of the Grand R . A . Chapter of Florida . The Grand Master of the Grand Council R .

and S . M ., Illinois , has caused to be announced to the subordinate councils in his jurisdiction the death on the 9 th December last of Comp . W . M . Avin , Past Grand Master , vvho had been a Mason for 36 years , and had rendered very valuable services to the G . Council of R . and S . M . of his State . The reference to the deceased worthy vvas couched in language of a highly complimentary character .

Bro . the Dean of York , Past Grand Chap ., has been presented with a massive silver cup by members of the Lower House of Convocation , in recognition ot his courtesy and hospitality during the term of his Prolocutorship . The marriage of tlie Hon . T . Brassey , only son of Bro . Lord Brassey , vvith the Lady Idina Nevill , third daughter of the Marquis of Abergavenny , vvas celebrated

at Holy Trinity Church , Fridge-Green , on the 2 Sth ult . There vvas a numerous attendance of members at the annual general winter meeting at the Royal United Service Institution , on the 28 th ult ., of the National Rifle Association . Bro . Lord Wantage presided , and Bros , the Earl of Wharncliffe and Sir H . Halford , Bart ., were among those present . The report of the Council , in which the

adoption of Brookwoodas the future meeting place of the Association , was accepted , an amendment in favour of adjourning the question being negatived . Bro . Lord Wantage announced that he had written to the Duke of Cambridge to ask his Royal Highness ' s permission for this year ' s meeting of the Association to be held at Wimbledon . Bro . Lord Brooke was elected President of the

National Chrysanthemum Society , at the adjourned annual meeting , held at Anderton's Hotel , on Thursday evening . Bro . H . B . Marshall , J . P ., C . C , has given a donation of 100 guineas to the Homes for Working Boys in London . The personal estate of the late Bro . Sir W .

Pearce has been declared at £ 1 , 069 , 669 . With the exception of £ 5000 left to the Western Infirmary , Glasgow , the estate is divided equally between Lady Pearce and Sir VV . G . Pearce , the testator ' s son . Messrs . John C . Yorston and Co ., Cincinnati , Ohio , the publishers of the American reprint and enlarged edition of "' Gould ' s History of Freemasonry , " announce

that the American additions , by Bros . Drummond , Carson , and Parvin , have all been completed , and are now in the printer's hands , and within three months' time the fourth and concluding volume vvill be ready for delivery . Bro . Drummond did not complete his portion of the vvork until the 14 th ult ., and the new chapters by American brethren will , in all , contain nearly double the amount of matter originally intended . —Keystone .

THE CRVSTAL PALACE . —Mr . August Manns has undertaken to conduct a concert in aid of the funds of the Railway Guards' Universal Friendly Society , which is to be held at the Crystal Palace , on Wednesday evening , the 13 th inst . Bro . E . J . Lonnen , of the Gaiety Theatre , takes his first benefit on Monday afternoon , April ist . One of his oldest friends , Bro . H . T . Brickwell , of Terry ' s , vvill , in

conjunction vvith Mr . F . J . Potter , of the Gaiety , undertake the business management of the same , and are at the present moment preparing a stupendous bill comprising the principal names of our most celebrated entertainers ; full particulars vvill be duly announced . The box plan for the sale of tickets is now open . Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor entered on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., upon his 5 6 th year .

The Royal National Life-boat Institution has introduced a Bill into the House of Commons , entitled "A Bill to amend the Removal of Wrecks Act , 1 S 77 . " It provides for the removal of all . wrecks on or near the coasts of the United Kingdom , whether in navigable waters or not ,

vvhich may prove a danger to the crews of life-boats in their endeavours to save life and property . The bill is backed by members representing all shades of political thought , and is likely to receive very general support . The second reading is fixed for Wednesday , the 27 th inst .

Bro . Barrell , P . M . 469 , P . Z . 272 , P . A . G . D . C . Lincolnshire , vvho has been successively elected Councillor , Alderman , and Provisional Chairman of the County Council of Holland , was on Friday last unanimously elected permanent Chairman of that body . Bros . E . W . Gooch , S . D . 4 69 ; J . Laming , 469 ; and R . W . Staniland , 272 , are also members of the Holland County Council .

Mr . A . C . Fowler , Professor of Music , announces a benefit concert , under distinguished patronage , at the Holborn Town Hall on Thursday , the 21 st instant . Several artists , professors , and students of the Guildhall School of Music have kindly given their services . Bro . the Earl of Kintore was entertained at dinner by the members of the Scottish Club , Dover-street ,

on Friday , the ist inst . His lordship vvill leave England next week to assume the Governorship of South Australia . The 57 th Annual Festival of the Linen and Woollen Drapers ' , Silk Mercers ' , Lacemen's , Haberdashers ' , and Hosiers' Institution was held last week at the Hotel Metropole , the amount announced in the way of donations and subscriptions being £ 3110 .

Bro . Lord Carrington , Governor-General , delivered his inaugural speech at the opening on the 28 th ult . of the new Parliament of the Colony of New South Wales . THE UNEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON . —At a time when much thought is being given to this matter , a practical suggestion may be of service . Last year more

than £ 300 , 000 worth of foreign matches were purchased by inconsiderate consumers in this country , so true is it that " evil is wrought by want of thought , as well as want of heart . " If all consumers would purchase Bryant and May ' s Matches , that firm would be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages , and large numbers of the unemployed of East London would thus be provided vvith vvork , instead in swelling the ranks of pauperism . —ADVT .

Masonic And General Tidings

The installation meeting in connection with the Harmony Chapter , No . 309 , Fareham , will take place on the third Thursday in May . Bro . P . de E . Collin was installed W . C . N , of the F . R . Sewell Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , No . 213 , on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., and Bro . Thos . Atkinson was invested as J ., and Bro . James Gardiner , as S ., and three candidates were approved of for elevation .

The Supreme Council 33 have granted warrants for a chapter Rose Croix at Johannesburg , in the South African Republic , to be named the Alpha , and for a chapter at Umtata , in Tembuland , under the style of St . John the Evangelist .

Bro . Edgar Towell , of Manchester , assisted b y his son , gave a most interesting entertainment , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Moss Side Conservative Club , entitled " A Tour in North Wales . " The whole affair was a complete success .

The first annual supper of the Star Chapter of Instruction will be held on the 5 th of April , at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , S . E ., with Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , Preceptor , in the chair . All information may be obtained from Comp . C H . Stone , S . E ., and it is hoped that a large attendance of R . A . Masons will be present on that occasion . The proceeds of the Masonic ball held at Bournemouth a short time since , amounting to £ 14 3 s ., has been divided equally between the three Craft lodges—Hengist , Boscombe , and Horsa . Each have made up the amount to five guineas , and subscribed that amount to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Educational Fund . The formation of a lodge of instruction in connection vvith the three Craft lodges of the town is contemplated .

Bro . W . Porter , jun ., was installed as W . M . of the Sir Charles Bright Lodge , No . 1793 , on the 27 th ult ., at the Clarence Hotel , Teddington . A full report will appear in our next . Bro . the Lord Mayor presided at the annual

meeting held at the Hotel Metropole on the ist inst . in aid of the Hospital for Women and Children , Waterlooroad . The . report , vvhich showed that a sum of £ 2000 is required annually in addition to the ordinary income of the hospital , vvas read and adopted .

Bro . General Lord Wolseley presided on Saturday afternoon last at the 58 th annual meeting of the Royal United Service Institution , when a favourable report for the past year was read and adopted , the accounts showing a balance of £ 195 in favour of the institution , and invested funds amounting to £ 19 , 705 . Votes of thanks to the retiring members of the council were passed , others being elected in their stead , and the proceedings terminated with the usual thanks to the noble chairman .

The Andrew Chapter of Instruction , No . 834 , was founded on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Tavern , King-street , Hammersmith , when there vvere present Comps . J . H . Purdue , M . E . Z . ; Jas . Sims , H . ; J . H . Wood , J . ; Geo . Read , P . Z ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; J . H . Watts , S . N . ; Samuel Cochrane , John Davies , ; P . S . ; H . J . Pellatt , Mickelburg , P . Z . ; Kirk ,

and H . D . Aslett . The chapter having been declared open , the ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Cochrane acting as Exaltee , and the Three Lectures were given by the three Principals in a very impressive manner . Comp . James Sims was duly elected Treasurer . A Committee , consisting of Comps . Wood , Aslett , Davies , and the

officers , was also appointed to frame by-laws . Votes of thanks were passed to Comp . George Read and the officers of the evening . The next meeting will take place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at eight o'clock p . m ., and on every second and fourth Wednesday in each month , at the same time and place .

The Welsh Festival , on St . David ' s Day , at the Albert Hall , was another of Mr . William Carter's marked successes . In addition to his own highly-trained choir , he had the assistance of Madame Patey , MissJosephine Simon , Madame Mary Davies , Messrs . Eos Dyffryn , Selwyn Davies , Emlyn Jones , Egbert Roberts , and the professional Welsh Choir , as vocalists , vvith Herr Poznanski , violin ; Mr .

John Roberts , the oldestJWelsh Bard , harp ; Mr . Churchill Sibley , organ , and the band of the Scots Guards , so that , though some reaction might have been anticipated , after the Patti concert of the evening before , Mr . Carter's audience gave the warmest expression to the feelings of satisfaction with which they listened to an excellent programme , the most noticeable numbers of which were

Madame Patey's "Adieu to dear Cambria ; " the part song , " All through the night , " beautifully rendered by Mr . Carter's choir , a romance by Saint Saens , for violin , organ , and piano ; the "Black Prince" chorus ; the "Cuckoo" song , by the Welsh choir ; and though nearly

the last , certainly not the least , a charming and dramatic rendition of " Robert , toi que j ' amie , " by Miss Josep hine Simon . This young artiste has all the elements of a good exponent of lyric drama . Mr . Carter announces a grand Irish Festival on the 18 th inst ., at which Mr . Sims Reeves and Signor Foli vvill sing .

Bro . Lord and Lad y Randolph Churchill returned to town from the Riviera on Monday , and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales left Cannes for home on Wednesday . Miss Watt-Tanner makes her debut in London at Terry ' s Theatre on the 19 th inst . under the

manage-, ment of Mr . Edward Michael , who produces for a matinee a new three act comedy by J . W . Pigott , in which Bro . Edward Terry creates the title role . Miss Tanner is a great favourite in Australia , from whence she hails , with has been playing leading business in that country and Messrs . Williamson , Garner , and Musgrove for over six

years . HULLOVVAV ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Few persons are so favoured by circumstances , or so fortified by nature , as to enable th 6 " ** ..: ? pass unscathed the sore trials of an inclement season . Witn catarrhs , coughs , and inllaenzas everywhere abounding , it shouil < i be universally known thit Holloway's Ointment , di . igently rubuea u w "tut -. iv-HIII Itll-Jtlll HI ** l , 11 U 1 IU ffCLJ h > Willblll-vit-. } ** * "CT -.-- ^ _ maladies

upon tne cfiest , checks the worst assaults of these , anu securely wards otF more j-rave and dangerous diseases of the throa J and lungs . The truth of this assertion must remain unquestioneu in the face of thousands of unimpeachable living witnesses , vvno have personally derived the utmost possible benelits from tmstrearment when their present sufferings were appalling , and their * UI " prospects most disheartening , Both remedies act admirab'y v " gether , ADVT .