Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The next meeting of the General Committee of the Boys ' School will be hekfon Saturday , the ioth August , instead of Saturday , the 3 rd . The laying of the foundation-stone of the new church at Southport has been postponed in consequence of the illness of the son of the Right Hon . Bro . the Earl of Lathom .

The Shah of Persia has presented the Prince of Wales vvith the Imperial Order of Azdas , and Princes Albert Victor and George of Wales vvith the insignia of the Order of Timsal Hamaioun . Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord Ashbourne ( Lord Chancellor of Ireland ) , Lord George Hamilton , and Sir M . E . Hicks-Beach vvere present at the Cabinet Council , held at the Foreign Office on Saturday last .

By command of the P . G . M ., the annual Prov . Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Cumberland and Westmorland will be held at Frizington under the banner of the Henry Lodge , No . 216 , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , jun ., laid the memorial stone of the Woodgrange Baptist Chapel at Forest Gate on Thursday , the 4 th inst . About £ 300 vvas collected , of which amount Bro . Marshall very generously contributed £ 100 . The stone vvas laid " in memory of his mother . "

On account of the companions of the Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . S 90 ( meeting at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . ) , intimating they vvould not be able to continue their regular attendance for a few weeks , the executive , therefore , will not attend for the present , but will give clue notice when the meetings will be recommenced .

We are asked to correct the announcement in our last , that Prince George of Wales would lay the foundation-stone of the New Branch Hospital of the Seamen ' s Hospital Society , at the Royal Albert Docks , on the iSth inst ., as through professional engagements , he has been again compelled to alter the date of the ceremony to Monday , thc 15 th instant , at 4 p . m .

The annual excursion of the Freemasons of Paisley took place on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., under most favourable auspices as regards weather . The brethren to a large number , left Paisley early in the forenoon , and were conveyed by Bro . Wm . Young , by way of Glasgow , Milngavie , and Finnick Glen to Drymen . At the glen the party halted ancl spent a short time in viewing that beautiful spot . In

the course of the day Buchanan Castle and grounds , the residence of the Duke of Montrose , were , by permission of his Grace , visited . In the afternoon the party sat down to dinner in the Buchanan Arms Hotel . The return home vvas made in the evening by way of Ballock , Bonhill , and Bowling , and Paisley vvas reached at a seasonable hour after a clay of thorough enjoyment .

The annual picnic , held under the auspices of the De La Pole Lodge , No . 1 C 05 , took place on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., when about 120 members and friends went down to Burton Slather . The outing was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part in it . The "Atalanta" steamship left the Corporation Pier with the party on board shortly after halfpast nine o'clock , and reached her destination about a quarter to twelve . The voyage up the river was a very

pleasurable one . Immediately on leaving the boat , the party proceeded to the neighbouring hills , and were soon fully occupied in various games and pastinies , the necessary implements having been taken on purpose , everyone enjoying himself or herself to the full . The return journey was commenced at S . 20 , and completed at 11 . 5 . Refreshments were , as usual , provided on board , and dancing was freely indulged in to the strains of a quadrille band .

On Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., a special Masonic service vvas held in St . Ann ' s Parish Church , Drumglass , Dungannon , when the Rev . T . J . Welland , rector of St . Thomas's , Belfast , preached an impressive sermon . According to arrangements made by the Masonic body in Dungannon they have undertaken to forward the amount of ¦ £ 30 per year for five years towards the maintenance of the

Masonic Orphan Schools in Dublin ( to which the offertory on the present occasion vvas devoted ) . Miss Kate Moon presided at the organ . The lessons vvere read by Rev . B . N . White Spunner , M . A . Rev . Lewis Richards , M . A ., and Rev . C . Dempsey conducted the other portion of the service . There vvas a large congregation . Rev . Mr .

Welland selected as his text the 133 rd Psalm . The offertory vvas taken up , the following brethren officiating- as collectors : —Colonel Ynyr H . Burges , Messrs . James Crossle , Robert Stevenson , J . M Anderson , and Thomas Wylie . The service vvas concluded by Rev . Lewis Richards pronouncing the benediction .

TESTIMONIAL TO BRO . MADELL . —On its becoming known a short time since that Bro . Madell had resigned his position as Manager of the Freemasons' Tavern , a few personal friends were very desirous that he should not leave without receiving some little token of the esteem and regard in which he vvas held by them ; accordingly , . Bro . James Terry was asked to become the custodian of the subscriptions , vvith the result that ,

in a very quiet way , enough vvas forthcoming to present Bro . Madell with an illuminated address and a purse of £ 77 . The presentation took place at Freemasons ' Tavern , on the 2 nd instant , Bro . James Terry presided , and the proceedings vvere of the most hearty and cordial nature . Bro . Madell has made a host of friends during his career , ancl but for the pleasure that all feel at his advancement in life , his removal would be considered a matter for great regret .

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 , to the great injury

of our own working people , so true is it that "evil is wrought by want of thought , as well as want of heart . " If all consumers vvould purchase Bryant ancl May ' s Matches , that firm vvould be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages . —ADVT ,

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Bro . Dr . Danford Thomas has been inducted into the Zacharie Conclave , Order of the Secret Monitor , which meets at the Holborn Restaurant . The Queen has contributed £ 200 to thc Patriotic Volunteer Fund , which is being raised at the . Mansion House , ancl which already amounts to close on X ' 40 , 000 .

Bros . Lord Mayor Whitehead , thc Earl of Faversham , Sir John Monckton , and others vvere among the guests at the dinner given on Wednesday by the President , Vice-President , and Council of the Incorporated Law Society . Bros . Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., Lord Egerton of Tatton , and many ladies ancl gentlemen vvere present on board the Marine Society's Training Ship Warspite , on Saturday last , when the prizes were distributed to the successful pupils .

Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead presided at a meeting- held at the Mansion House on Tuesday , on behalf of the National Association for Supplying Female Medical Aid to the Women in India . The Marquis of Duffcrin , late Viceroy of India , ancl thc Marchioness of Dufferin , who originated the Fund , were amongst those present .

Ihe brethren of Lodge lulhallan , No . 5 S 9 ( S . C ) , had an annual excursion on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., when they proceeded with a couple of brakes for a drive along-the base of the Ochils . Proceeding- by Alva and Menstrie , they went to the Abbey Craig , and ascended the Wallace Monument , from which a splendid view vvas obtained . Thc party returned home by Alloa , and arrived at Kincardine in good time , having spent a very enjoyable afternoon .

Prince George of Wales presided at the inaugural banquet , held in Fishmongers' Hall , on VVednesday , on behalf of the Royal Provident Fund for Sea Fishermen . Among the guests vvere Bros , the Duke of Abercorn , Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., the Earl of Londesborough , Lord Brassey , Sir E . Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., VV . Tyssen-Amhurst , M . P ., and Sir P . Cunliffe Owen . The subscriptions amounted to close on , £ 1400 .

We understand that H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., will honour by his presence thc annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex , which will be held at Easton Lodge , the residence of Lord ancl Lady Brooke , under the banner of the Rosslyn Lodge , No . 1 543 , an Tuesday , August Gth . Lord Brooke , M . P ., is P . G . M ., and it is expected that several hundreds of the Craft will wend their way thitherwards to participate in the intensely interesting and really Royal function .

It has been definitively settled that the marriage of the Princess Louise of Wales vvith Bro . the Earl of Fife will be solemnised at Buckingham Palace Chapel on Saturday , the 27 th inst . Her Majesty will visit London for the purpose of being present at the marriage of her grand-daughter , and it is on the cards that the Shah also may witness the ceremony , and afterwards take leave of the Queen in London , instead of at Cowes , as originally proposed .

Bro . Lord Randolph Churchill , M . P ., presided at the Anniversary Festival held at the Hotel Metropole , on Saturday evening last , in . aid of the Hospital for Diseases of the Throat . Among the principal guests were Bros , the Earl of Londesborough , Sir Morrell Mackenzie , Sir Bruce Seton ,

H . Dixon Hartland , M . P ., Sutherland , M . P ., Henry Irving , Edmund Yates , S . Bancroft , J . L . Toole , and Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart . Subscriptions were announced to the amount of £ ' 2000 . Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O ., had charge of the musical arrangements .

I he shooting at the last annual meeting of the National Rifle Association that will be held on Wimbledon Common began on Monday morning-, and during the day and succeeding clays some excellent scoring- was noted , in the match between thc Regulars ancl Auxiliaries , which terminated in favour of the latter bv 4 *; points , one of the

Regulars—Captain Lamb—making- a succession of 15 bulls at one of the ranges . The firing in the first stage of the Queen ' s Prize—200 , 500 , and 600 yards , seven shots at each range — commenced on Tuesday , and was continued on Wednesday and Thursday . The result will determine the 300 who are to take part in the second stage at 500 yards , 10 shots , ancl 600 yards , j *; shots .

The Shah ' s visit to the Metropolis was brought to a close on Sunday last , when his Majesty left Buckingham Palace for Hatfield , the seat of the Marquess of Salisbury , who entertained his illustrious guest right nobly , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the members of their family being invited to meet his Majesty . On Monday the Prime Minister gave a garden party , at which upwards of 2000 guests were present , and in the evening the Shah left for

Ashridge , the seat of Earl Brownlow . On Wednesday , Bro . Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild ancl Lord Rothschild had the honour of entertaining his Majesty , who has since been visiting other noblemen ' s seats , and will continue his tour through England ancl Scotland , taking most of our principal towns by the way , and returning to town by the 27 th instant , when he will quit England for the continent on his way back to Persia .

The funeral of Bro . Chas . Pinkett , of the Circus Mews , Bath , who died on the ist inst ., took place on the 5 th inst ., at the Lyncombe and Widcombe Cemetery in the presence of a large number of the members of the Royal Albert Edward ( Weston ) Lodge , of which the deceased vvas Tyler , as also

of the Bath troop of the North Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry , of which the deceased vvas a member . The lid of the coffin bore several wreaths , including one from the aforementioned lodge , of whose members there were present Bros . C . Becket , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . L . Hill , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; L . Howes , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; F . Glover ,

P . M ., P . P . G . C ; J . Wood , P . M . ; [ . Knight , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ; J . Hayward , P . G . W . ; C . " E . Davies , H . J . Freeman , P . j . W . ; VV . Ii . Baker , S . Bigwood , VV . Gayner , E . W . Loveless , I . G . ; T . Cross , Ii . Humphries , T . A . Smith , G . Ii . Kempson , Tucker , G . Bale , and others .

HOLLOW-AY ' S OINTMENT AMI PILLS . —Counsel forthe Delicate . — Those to whom seasons of changeable temperatures nre protracted periods of trial should seek the earliest opportunity of removing all obstacles to good health . This cooling Ointment , perseveringly rubbed upon thc skin , is the most reliable remedy for overcoming all diseases of the throat and chest . Ouinsev , relaxed

tonsils , sore threat , swollen glands , ordinary catarrh , and bronchitis , usually prevailing , may be arrested as soon as discovered , and every symptom banished ' by HoIIoway's simple and ell ' ective treatment . This Ointment anil Pills are highly commended for the facility vvith which they successfully conquer influenza ; they allay in an incredibly short time the distressing fever and teasing cough . —ADVT ,

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A bulletin issued yesterday states that Mr . Wilkie Colli , has passed a very restless night , and is much vvcako There have been many inquiries as to the distinguish * j novelist ' s health at his residence in Wimpole-street . " Mrs . Cutt , of Belfort House , Harrogate , has , in men-iorv of her husband , qualified as a Patroness of the Royii Masonic Institution for Girls , ancl contributed a donation of 100 guineas to the charity . By this act she holds durinw her life 80 votes at every election of this Institution . **

Thc annual Royal Caledonian Ball , in aid of the funds of the Royal Caledonian Asylum and the Royal Scottish Hospital , vvas held in the Whitehall Rooms of the Hotel Metropole , on Monday , under the usual distinguished patronage , the number of guests present on the occasion being about 700 ..

Among the passengers on board the British India Steam Navigation Company's s . s . Quetta , which arrived at PK-. mouth on Tuesday , was Professor Pepper , vyhose ghosts attained at one time to a wonderful amount of popularity The veteran scientist will be remembered for his connection vvith the Polytechnic Institution . For the last ten years he and Mrs . Pepper have been sojourning- in thc land of cockatoos and kangaroos . He returns in excellent health , and with his mental vivacity unimpaired .

Mr . Ruskin is one of the race of early risers . He is at bis desk before sunrise , even in the summer months . Like Mr . Gladstone , he cuts timber for his health ' s sake , but instead of felling trees he chops wood . Mr . Ruskin is not quite so sedentary as men of letters usually are . Unlike Lord Beaconsfield , he believes in the necessity of a "

constitutional , " which he takes regularly before dinner . Heis also—or used to be—fond of rowing on the lake at his Lancashire home . His style of rowing would not excite the enthusiasm of members of Thames rowing clubs . But he can spin along without any scientific "feathering , " \ n a very original style of his own .

At the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berks and Bucks , held at Reading yesterday ( Thursday ) , it was announced that the Prov . Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., vvas unable to attend through indisposition , and in his absence Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Den .

Prov . Grand Master , presided . The Prov . Grand Sec ., Bro . Robert Bradley , reported that there were 25 lodges in the province with a membership of goo , the increase during the past year having been about 70 . The officers for the ensuing year vvere appointed and invested .

A machine , marvellous for its ingenious and simple construction , vvas , on Thursday afternoon , exhibited at the West London Hall , Hammersmith-road . The originator of the invention—an automatic sight-tester—is Mr . Bruce Green de Woofson , and its use may be thus briefly explained . By dropping a penny into the automaton , ancl

turning a handle , any person can actually " measure " his sight , and see at a glance what sort of spectacles or glasses he requires to preserve or restore his vision , while at the same time the automaton presents its patron vvith a card bearing a number indicating the kind of spectacles required . The invention , if it comes up to promise , ought to bc valuable .

EXCURSION OF THE Q UATUOR CORONATI LODGE . — The energetic Secretary of this lodge is arranging for an excursion on Saturday , the 20 th inst ., to St . Albans , the city named after the traditional founder of the Craft of Masonry in England , and the scene of his martyrdom The Abbey-Church of St . Albans will be visited , every facility having been promised by the Vicar , the Ven . Archdeacon

Lawrence . A visit will also be paid to the monument of the celebrated Strong family in St . Peter ' s Church , under the guidance of one of the clergy attached to the edifice . Strong was the assistant of Sir C . Wren at the building of St . Paul ' s Cathedral , and the family comprised many noted builders . Particulars will no doubt be furnished to those desirous of taking part in the excursion by Bro . Speth , whose address is Streatham House , Margate .

A correspondent has brought to our notice the very distressing circumstances under which a Bro . VV . H . Lewis vvas led , in a momentary condition of insanity , to take his own life . It appears that the poor fellow had invested the sum ° f £ ' 5 ° in what appears to have turned out to be a heartless swindle ; that he had gradually sold the bulk of his furniture in order to buy food for his wife ; ancl that under the frenzv

of worry and anxiety thus caused , he committed suicide . The coroner ' s jury recommended " That the Public-Prosecutor should be called upon to take action in the matter ; " and our correspondent suggests that a subscription for the relief of the poor widow should be opened in our columns . VVe see no objection to such a course if the charge of the fund to be raised is placed in the hands ol responsible brethren .

Our attention has been drawn to a proposal that the Freemasons of England should raise a fund sufficient to provide one or t vo stalls in the choir of Peterborough Cathedral to commemorate the laying of the foundation-stone of the Central Tower on the 7 th May , 1 SS 4 , by Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of England , acting for the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master , who vvas prevented ,

by the death of his brother , the Duke of Albany , from performing the ceremony , as originally settled . Bros . I ' - Verzette , jun ., P . P . G . Reg . Norths and Hunts , and Henry C . Clarabut , P . G . Org . Norths and Hunts , both of Peterborough , have kindly undertaken to act as Hon . Secretaries of the fund , and Bro . the Earl of Euston , P . G . M . Norths and Hunts , has expressed his approval of the project , and

promised a donation of £ 5 , while the Prov . Grand Lodge has voted £ 25 . VVe trust the scheme will meet vvith still further encouragement , and that all brethren who can he of any service will render it either by calling the attention of their lodges and chapters to the appeal , or by canvassing for subscriptions , and remitting them to Bro . E . Verzette , jun ., North-street , Peterborough , or Bro . H . C . Clarabut , Market-place , Peterborough .

SCIENCE ( EXTRAORDINARY ) . —TERREY ' S "H OUSEHOLD P URII ' IEK ( Registered ; for Universal Purposes . —Acts like magic . A strong and pleasant Disinfecting Fluid for Sanitary Use . " Treble the Disinfecting Strength of Carbolic . A new and valuable Discovery has been made in the manufacture of this Fluid ; ther ' . ' Milk

being no Sediment . Dissolves at once in Water , making a ) appearance . Where this is used all Infectious Diseases are kept away . Sold by Chemists , Stores , Grocers , Oilmen , & c , in '"* and is . bottles , or in gallons 4 s ., delivered free . is . charged tor cans ( returnable ) . —TERREY BROS ., ; j , Chester-street , KennwK ' ton . ADVT ,