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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
The consecration of the Clarence Lodge will take place at Chester on Saturday , the 2 oth inst . The partnership heretofore subsisting between Bro . j . A . Mallett , and Bro . Pearse Morrison , C . C ., has been dissolved by mutual consent . The Duke of Connaught dined with Lieut .-Col . the Hon . J . C . Vanneck , and the officers of the 2 nd / Batallion Scots Guards , at the Victoria Barracks , Windsor .
Bro . James Gardiner , J ., F . R . Sewell Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , 213 , was unanimously elected N ., and Bro . Thos . Atkinson , C . N ., was elected Treasurer , on the 2 Sth ult . It is intended to hold a Masonic ball at Blackburn early in January , 1 S 91 . Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Prov . Grand Master East Lancashire , will be present on the occasion .
The Prince of Wales , accompanied by Bro . the Duke of Fife , and the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , with a large party , were present at the Comedy Theatre on Monday evening . By the kind permission of Bro . Henry Irving , M . Maurel , the celebrated baritone , gave a lecture at the Lyceum Theatre on Monday afternoon , on the " Modern Development of the Lyric Art . "
The revival of "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Lyceum is announced for the 5 th proximo . The cast is exceptionally strong . On the 20 th and 27 th inst ., " The Bells" will be revived . A special meeting of the Swansea Town Council was held on Monday , when it was unanimously decided to invite her Majesty to visit Swansea in August next on the occasion of the National Eisteddfod .
Bro . T . Sutherland , M . P .. presided at the annual meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company on 'Tuesday , when a dividend of 9 per cent , was declared , and a sum of £ 85 , 000 carried over to the reserve fund .
Bro . Wm . Dewsberry , S . W . 441 , P . P . G O , has been unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing year of the Three Grand Principles Lodge , Cambridge , in succession to Bro . J . F . Symonds , and will be installed on Monday evening , the 5 th prox .
The students of Trinity College , London , gave a very successful orchestral concert at Princes' Hall , on Tuesday evening . There was a large attendance , and the programme was well carried out . The vocalists were Miss May Pinney and Mr . John Buller Guy .
The Stock Exchange Orchestral Society gave their opening concert of the season at St . James ' s Hall on Tuesday . There was a large and friendly audience , and the several ittms of the programme well deserved the applause which was liberally awarded them .
The Prince of Wales occupied the chair at a meeting on Tuesday of the Council of the Hackney Horse Society , and on the proposition of his Royal Highness , the Princess of Wales , the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , and Prince George were elected members of the Society .
VVe regret to announce the death of the Countess of Ravensworth , who was married to Bro . the Earl of Ravensworth in December , 1 S 52 . The sad event occurred quite suddenl y on Monday evening , and is attributed to her ladyship having taken a sudden chill .
The betrothal of Princess Louise , youngest daughter of Prince and Princess Christian , to Prince Aribert , third surviving son of the Duke of Anhalt-Dessau , took place on Monday . The Prince , who is 26 years of age , is a lieutenant in the First Regiment of Dragoons of the Prussian Guards . The Princess is in her 19 th year , having been born on the 12 th August , 1 S 72 .
Among the guests invited by Lord and Lady Alington to meet their Roja ! Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and family at Crichel are Bros , the Earl of Hardwicke , Sir Frederick Johnstone , Bart ., and Montague Guest . The Royal visit will terminate to-morrow ( Saturday ) , when the Prince and Princess will go to Windsor on a visit to her Majesty , in order to be present at the memorial service to the late Prince Consort on Sunday , the 29 th anniversary of his death .
A meeting of the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Hamer Benevolent Institution was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope street , Liverpool , under the chairmanship of Bro . T . Banner Newton , one of the Vice-Presidents of the Charity . An application for the benefits of the Institution from a distressed brother was approved ; and it was further resolved in future to close the annual accounts of the Institution on the 31 st December . A Committee was appointed to revise the by-laws .
Under the presidency of Bro . Dr . T . Clarke , P . P . G . R ., Vice-Chairman , a meeting of the members of the Masonic Ball Committee was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 5 th inst , when it was announced that Bro . Councillor J . J . Bamford had most generously
undertaken to provide the badges for the ball Stewards , who now number about 200 . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Bamford for his generous gift in aid of the funds of a deserving Charity , the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution .
A most enjoyable ball was held on the 4 th inst . at the City Hall , Eberle-stieet , Liverpool , under the auspices ot the Worshipful Master , Bro . Foote , P . P . G . T ., and the officers of the Cycling and Athletic Lodge of I- reemasons , No- 2335 . ' 1 his is the first social event in connection with the lodge , the previous "At Home , " held a couple of months ago , having been promoted by the members of the
Club as distinguished from the lodge . The proceedings last night were carried to a successful issue under the able direction of Bros . T . P . Hod gson and 1 . C . Robinson as Masters of Ceremonies . There was an active body of Stewards engaged , and these were assisted by Bro . A Morecroft , Treasurer , and Bros . T . G . Parkes , VV . 0 . Callow , and J . F . Walker , Hon . Secretaries .
Masonic And General Tidings
The Doric Lodge , No . 2359 , is held at Didsbury on every second Saturday in each month , at Didsbury Hotel . Bro . the Earl and Countess of Lathom , who have been visiting the Earl and Countess Howe , have returned to Lathom House , Ormskirk . In accordance with orders received from the Admiralty , the new cruiser Mohawk has been prepared for sea , to take the place of the ill-fated Serpent , and will be ready by to-morrow ( Saturday ) .
Mr . Spencer J . Portal , second son of Bro . Wyndham S . Portal , Past G . Warden of England , and Mary , eldest daughter of the late Lieut .-Col . Muir , were married at Holy Trinity Church , Sloane-strcet , on the 4 th instant . The Queen and Princess Beatrice left Windsor Castle on Saturday last , and , travelling via . the South-Western Railway to Farnborough , visited and lunched with the Empress Eugenic at Farnborough Hill , returning to Windsor by 5 . 30 p . m .
The death of " Honest John " . ' iPhelps ~' of Fulham , the well-known Thames boatman , will cause very g'eneral regret . Phelps , who was aged S 6 years , died on Saturday last , after having been a prominent figure in aquatic circles for upwards of 50 years .
The Queen has been pleased to grant a charter of incorporation to the Newspaper Press Fund , which was founded in 1 S 64 , and of which Bro . Sir A . Borthwick , M . P ., is President . It numbers about 700 members and has an average income of about £ 2500 .
Bro . the Earl of Jersey left England for New South Wales on Friday , 5 th instant , travelling from Victoria station for Brindisi . The Countess of Jersey is now able to get up every day , and on Thursday next will leave for Stoneleigh Abbey , the residence of her father , Bro . Lord Leigh .
Prince and Princess Christian left England for Berlin on Saturday last , travelling by the Queenborough and Flushing route , their object being to bring back to England their two daughters , who have been staying with the Empress Frederick . Their Royal Highnesses will return in about a fortnight in time to spend Christmas at Cumberland Lodge .
We learn that Bro . Jas . Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., has resigned the office of Preceptor of the Camden Lodge of Instruction , No . 704 , and Bro . A . A . Drew , P . M ., has been elected in his stead . Under his able Preceptorship , last Thursday , the 4 th inst .. at the Lewisham Masonic Rooms , the ceremony of initiation was worked in the presence of a large number of local brethren .
Bro . Lord Mayor Savory and the Lady Mayoress , accompanied by Sheriffs Farmer and Bro . Augustus Harris , visited the Crystal Palace on Saturday last for the purpose of attending the annual distribution of prizes . The distribution was made by the Lady Mayoress , and the vote of thanks to her ladyship for her kindness in undertaking the duty was acknowledged suitably by Bro . the Lord Mayor .
The 93 rd annual show of fat stock by the Smithfield Club was opened at the Royal Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Monday , and will remain open till the evening of to-day ( Friday ) . The number of entries is larger than in any previous year , with the exception of iSSS , while the quality of the exhibits is admirable . The Queen i .- > one of the principal exhibitors , and at the same time one of the most successful .
The Prince of Wales left Sandnngham for London earlv on Monday morning in order to visit the Cattle Show , and was followed by a later train by the Princess of Wales and the Princesses Victoria and Maud . On Tuesday their Royal Highnesses , accompanied by the Duke of Clarence and Avondale and their two daughters , left Marlborough House for Crichel , near Wimborne , on a visit to Lord and Lady Alington .
The Guelph Exhibition , which will be opened at the New Gallery , in Regent-street , at the beginning of the New Year , will comprise upwards of 400 portraits , besides miniatures and personal relics . Among the contributors are her Majesty the Queen , who lends 33 pictures , the Prince oi
Wales , Princess Louise , the Duke ot Cambridge , Bro . the Duke of File , Bros , the Earls of Chichester , Crawford , and Wharncliffe , Bro . Earl Bathurst , the Duchess of St . Albans , the Baroness Burdett-Coutts , the Bodleian Library , and the Corporation of London .
It is understood that Her Majesty , on leaving Osborne for Windsor in February next , will land at Portsmouth dockyard , and be present at and take the chief part in launching the Royal Sovereign , twin-screw armoured battle-ship of the first-class , and the twin-screw cruiser Centaur . It is 30 years since Her Majesty took part in such a function at Portsmouth . Her Majesty will afterwards honour Bro .
Admiral Sir E . and Lady Commerell with her presence at luncheon , at Admiralty House . It isalso believed that in the course of the summer the Queen will be present at a review of the troops in garrison at Portsmouth , under the command of the Duke of Connaught , who will enter upon the duties of his command on New Year ' s day . The Duchess of Albany and suite attended a special
service at the Dutch Reformed Church , Austin friars , held on the 4 th instant , in memory of her late brother-in-law , William III . King of the Netherlands . The Dutch minister in London and ins staff , and the Consul-general and other officials were present , as was likewise a numerous congregation , which included many of the foreign Ambassadors
and Ministers in London , representatives of the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and other members of the Royal Family , Bro . Sir James Fergusson , Bart ., M . P ., representing the Foreign Office ; Bro . Lord Mayor Savory , accompanied by Sheriffs Farmer and Bro . Augustus Harris , and Bro . Sir J . Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., and Sir Polydore de Keyser .
Hoi . i . nw . w ' s Pm . s—Nervous Debility . —Nopartof the human machine recjui es more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself . These pills are ihe best regulators and strengtheners of the nerves , and the safest general puriliers . Nausea , headache , giddiness , numbness , and mental apathy yie d to them . They despatch in a summary manner tiinse distressing dyspeptic symptums , stomachic pains , fullness at the pit
of the stomach , abdominal distension , and overcome both capricious appetities and confined bowels -the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power . Hodoway ' s pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits , who gradually sink into a nerv . n-. s and debilitated state unless some such restorative be occasionally taken , — Anvr .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . Charles Arkell , Commission , Shipping , and Insurance Agent , has removed from Trinity-square , to 9 , Unioncourt , Old Broad-street . Bro . George Kenning has purchased the stock of Masonic goods from Bro . Joseph Starkey , of Conduit-street , in consequence of the department being discontinued . Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord George Hamilton , and Sir M . E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., attended the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office on Monday .
Bro . Lord Mayor Savory , Sheriffs Farmer and Bro . Augustus Harris , Bro . Sir B . Samuelson , Bart ., M . P ., and others , were the guests of the Plumbers' Company on Monday evening . 'The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire will be held at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Monday next , under the presidency of the Prov . G . M ., the Marquis of Hartington .
Bro . the Duke of Fife visited the People ' s Palace on Wednesday evening , and distributed prizes to the pupils of the Technical Schools , now the Drapers' Company's Institute . There was a large and enthusiastic attendance . The Duke of Connaught , who is honorary Colonel of the regiment , distributed the prizes to the London Irish Rifles at Freemasons' Tavern on Monday , and congratulated both officers and men on the continued efficiency of the corps .
We are asked to state that the Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction will in future meet at the Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston . 1 he first meeting at the new address will take place to-morrow ( Saturday ) , at eight o ' clock .
The annual festival of the Langton Lodge of Instruction will be held at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C , on Thursday , ib ' th inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on Thursday , the Sth prox .
A life-size statue of Bro . Henry Irving has just been presented to the Corporation of London by the sculptor , Mr . E Onslow Ford , A . R . A ., and has been placed in the permanent Art Gallery , which is open free to the public . Bro . Irving is represented seated , in the character of Hamlet . VVe would remind our readers of the approaching annual
benefit concert to be given by Bro . Seymour Smith , at the Peckham Public Hall , on Monday next . The programme contains as usual a goodly array of names well-known in the musical world , and from past experience we are justified in assuring those who can be present they will have a most enjoyable musical evening .
Bro . Henry Clarke , P . M ., 1 S 27 , is a candidate for the vacant directorship of the Board of the London Life Association . 1 he election is in the hands of the members , amongst whom we recognise many members of the Craft both in London and the country . Bro . Henry Clarke is a member of the Corporation of the City of London , and also of the London County Council .
At the meeting of the Gallery Lodge , No . 192 S , at Anderton ' s Hotel , to-morrow ( Saturday ) , when Bro . W . T . Perkins will be installed Woishipful Master , a musical entertainment will be provided by the following artistes , who have volunteered their services;—Bros . Dalgety Henderson , Lucas Williams , Sackville Evans , James Budd , H . VV . Schartau , M'Call Chambers , Fred Cusins , and Morton Clark .
The first annual dress ball of the Perseverance Lodge was held on the 3 rd inst . in the Artillery Drill Hall , Hebburn . 'There was a large number of couples present , who danced till an early hour in the morning . 'The music was supplied by Bro . Amers' band , while the refreshments were
purveyed by Mr . VVaugh , of the North-Eastern Hotel , Jarrow . Bros . Storey and Matheson acted as M . C . 's , while Bros . Roy and Voss officiated as stewards . Bro . J . B . Pratt was the secretary of the committee that had charge of the arrangements .
We remind our readers that Bro . James Stevens will deliver his lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry in the Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , at the Cannon-street Hotel , E . C , this ( baturday ) afternoon . Lodge will be opened at four o ' clock by Bro
C . T . Smith , VV . M ., under the united banners of the Tyrian Lodge , No . 253 , and the Arboretum Lodge , No . 731 . Bro . Stevens will lecture at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Friday next , the 19 th inst . ; and on the 13 th of January in the New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich .
'I he palatial Savoy Hotel is the latest addition to the list of Masonic homes . 'The Castle Lodge of Harmony , No . 26 , having left Willis ' s Rooms , has taken up its quarters at the Savoy , and , judging from the satisfaction expressed by its members at the meeting held on the 24 th ult ., we think it will be a long time before they will wish to make another change . Bro . E . Echenard , the courteous manager , made the most careful preparations for their reception , and provided a " tavoy " banquet .
The Wo'ld this week has the following notice of the portrait of Bro . Fenn presented to Grand Lodge last week : " At the Grand Lodge of Freemasons on Wednesday an emphatic compliment was paid to 'Brother ' Thomas Fenn , probably the most distinguished and hardworking all-round Mason of this generation . An excellent
portrait by Mr . B . S . Marks , and paid for by private subscription , was accepted by Grand Lodge and ordered to be placed in the board-room , to perpetuate for all time the eminent and useful services rendered by Brother Fenn to the Freemasonic body , to which he has belonged nearly 40 years . "
1 he Carl Rosa Company , at their visit to the Metropolis at Easter , will , in all probability , not occupy Drury Lane 'Theatre . Arrangements are being made for some other house , and it is more than likely that a home will be found for English opera for a month or six weeks at the Grand Theatre , Islington . This arrangement is necessitated by the fact that Bro . Harris has in contemplation a cheap Italian season at Covent Garden in the spring , and the
running of opera at both houses at the same time would imperil the prospects of each . How far a " cheap" season at Covent Garden would affect the season proper in the summer will , of course , have to be considered ; but if Bro . Harris does not undertake it , someone else may at another house ; hence the shrieval impresario would prefer to be wounded by his own hand rather than by a thrust from another man ' s weapon .
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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
The consecration of the Clarence Lodge will take place at Chester on Saturday , the 2 oth inst . The partnership heretofore subsisting between Bro . j . A . Mallett , and Bro . Pearse Morrison , C . C ., has been dissolved by mutual consent . The Duke of Connaught dined with Lieut .-Col . the Hon . J . C . Vanneck , and the officers of the 2 nd / Batallion Scots Guards , at the Victoria Barracks , Windsor .
Bro . James Gardiner , J ., F . R . Sewell Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , 213 , was unanimously elected N ., and Bro . Thos . Atkinson , C . N ., was elected Treasurer , on the 2 Sth ult . It is intended to hold a Masonic ball at Blackburn early in January , 1 S 91 . Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Prov . Grand Master East Lancashire , will be present on the occasion .
The Prince of Wales , accompanied by Bro . the Duke of Fife , and the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , with a large party , were present at the Comedy Theatre on Monday evening . By the kind permission of Bro . Henry Irving , M . Maurel , the celebrated baritone , gave a lecture at the Lyceum Theatre on Monday afternoon , on the " Modern Development of the Lyric Art . "
The revival of "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Lyceum is announced for the 5 th proximo . The cast is exceptionally strong . On the 20 th and 27 th inst ., " The Bells" will be revived . A special meeting of the Swansea Town Council was held on Monday , when it was unanimously decided to invite her Majesty to visit Swansea in August next on the occasion of the National Eisteddfod .
Bro . T . Sutherland , M . P .. presided at the annual meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company on 'Tuesday , when a dividend of 9 per cent , was declared , and a sum of £ 85 , 000 carried over to the reserve fund .
Bro . Wm . Dewsberry , S . W . 441 , P . P . G O , has been unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing year of the Three Grand Principles Lodge , Cambridge , in succession to Bro . J . F . Symonds , and will be installed on Monday evening , the 5 th prox .
The students of Trinity College , London , gave a very successful orchestral concert at Princes' Hall , on Tuesday evening . There was a large attendance , and the programme was well carried out . The vocalists were Miss May Pinney and Mr . John Buller Guy .
The Stock Exchange Orchestral Society gave their opening concert of the season at St . James ' s Hall on Tuesday . There was a large and friendly audience , and the several ittms of the programme well deserved the applause which was liberally awarded them .
The Prince of Wales occupied the chair at a meeting on Tuesday of the Council of the Hackney Horse Society , and on the proposition of his Royal Highness , the Princess of Wales , the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , and Prince George were elected members of the Society .
VVe regret to announce the death of the Countess of Ravensworth , who was married to Bro . the Earl of Ravensworth in December , 1 S 52 . The sad event occurred quite suddenl y on Monday evening , and is attributed to her ladyship having taken a sudden chill .
The betrothal of Princess Louise , youngest daughter of Prince and Princess Christian , to Prince Aribert , third surviving son of the Duke of Anhalt-Dessau , took place on Monday . The Prince , who is 26 years of age , is a lieutenant in the First Regiment of Dragoons of the Prussian Guards . The Princess is in her 19 th year , having been born on the 12 th August , 1 S 72 .
Among the guests invited by Lord and Lady Alington to meet their Roja ! Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and family at Crichel are Bros , the Earl of Hardwicke , Sir Frederick Johnstone , Bart ., and Montague Guest . The Royal visit will terminate to-morrow ( Saturday ) , when the Prince and Princess will go to Windsor on a visit to her Majesty , in order to be present at the memorial service to the late Prince Consort on Sunday , the 29 th anniversary of his death .
A meeting of the Court of Governors of the West Lancashire Hamer Benevolent Institution was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope street , Liverpool , under the chairmanship of Bro . T . Banner Newton , one of the Vice-Presidents of the Charity . An application for the benefits of the Institution from a distressed brother was approved ; and it was further resolved in future to close the annual accounts of the Institution on the 31 st December . A Committee was appointed to revise the by-laws .
Under the presidency of Bro . Dr . T . Clarke , P . P . G . R ., Vice-Chairman , a meeting of the members of the Masonic Ball Committee was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 5 th inst , when it was announced that Bro . Councillor J . J . Bamford had most generously
undertaken to provide the badges for the ball Stewards , who now number about 200 . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Bamford for his generous gift in aid of the funds of a deserving Charity , the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution .
A most enjoyable ball was held on the 4 th inst . at the City Hall , Eberle-stieet , Liverpool , under the auspices ot the Worshipful Master , Bro . Foote , P . P . G . T ., and the officers of the Cycling and Athletic Lodge of I- reemasons , No- 2335 . ' 1 his is the first social event in connection with the lodge , the previous "At Home , " held a couple of months ago , having been promoted by the members of the
Club as distinguished from the lodge . The proceedings last night were carried to a successful issue under the able direction of Bros . T . P . Hod gson and 1 . C . Robinson as Masters of Ceremonies . There was an active body of Stewards engaged , and these were assisted by Bro . A Morecroft , Treasurer , and Bros . T . G . Parkes , VV . 0 . Callow , and J . F . Walker , Hon . Secretaries .
Masonic And General Tidings
The Doric Lodge , No . 2359 , is held at Didsbury on every second Saturday in each month , at Didsbury Hotel . Bro . the Earl and Countess of Lathom , who have been visiting the Earl and Countess Howe , have returned to Lathom House , Ormskirk . In accordance with orders received from the Admiralty , the new cruiser Mohawk has been prepared for sea , to take the place of the ill-fated Serpent , and will be ready by to-morrow ( Saturday ) .
Mr . Spencer J . Portal , second son of Bro . Wyndham S . Portal , Past G . Warden of England , and Mary , eldest daughter of the late Lieut .-Col . Muir , were married at Holy Trinity Church , Sloane-strcet , on the 4 th instant . The Queen and Princess Beatrice left Windsor Castle on Saturday last , and , travelling via . the South-Western Railway to Farnborough , visited and lunched with the Empress Eugenic at Farnborough Hill , returning to Windsor by 5 . 30 p . m .
The death of " Honest John " . ' iPhelps ~' of Fulham , the well-known Thames boatman , will cause very g'eneral regret . Phelps , who was aged S 6 years , died on Saturday last , after having been a prominent figure in aquatic circles for upwards of 50 years .
The Queen has been pleased to grant a charter of incorporation to the Newspaper Press Fund , which was founded in 1 S 64 , and of which Bro . Sir A . Borthwick , M . P ., is President . It numbers about 700 members and has an average income of about £ 2500 .
Bro . the Earl of Jersey left England for New South Wales on Friday , 5 th instant , travelling from Victoria station for Brindisi . The Countess of Jersey is now able to get up every day , and on Thursday next will leave for Stoneleigh Abbey , the residence of her father , Bro . Lord Leigh .
Prince and Princess Christian left England for Berlin on Saturday last , travelling by the Queenborough and Flushing route , their object being to bring back to England their two daughters , who have been staying with the Empress Frederick . Their Royal Highnesses will return in about a fortnight in time to spend Christmas at Cumberland Lodge .
We learn that Bro . Jas . Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., has resigned the office of Preceptor of the Camden Lodge of Instruction , No . 704 , and Bro . A . A . Drew , P . M ., has been elected in his stead . Under his able Preceptorship , last Thursday , the 4 th inst .. at the Lewisham Masonic Rooms , the ceremony of initiation was worked in the presence of a large number of local brethren .
Bro . Lord Mayor Savory and the Lady Mayoress , accompanied by Sheriffs Farmer and Bro . Augustus Harris , visited the Crystal Palace on Saturday last for the purpose of attending the annual distribution of prizes . The distribution was made by the Lady Mayoress , and the vote of thanks to her ladyship for her kindness in undertaking the duty was acknowledged suitably by Bro . the Lord Mayor .
The 93 rd annual show of fat stock by the Smithfield Club was opened at the Royal Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Monday , and will remain open till the evening of to-day ( Friday ) . The number of entries is larger than in any previous year , with the exception of iSSS , while the quality of the exhibits is admirable . The Queen i .- > one of the principal exhibitors , and at the same time one of the most successful .
The Prince of Wales left Sandnngham for London earlv on Monday morning in order to visit the Cattle Show , and was followed by a later train by the Princess of Wales and the Princesses Victoria and Maud . On Tuesday their Royal Highnesses , accompanied by the Duke of Clarence and Avondale and their two daughters , left Marlborough House for Crichel , near Wimborne , on a visit to Lord and Lady Alington .
The Guelph Exhibition , which will be opened at the New Gallery , in Regent-street , at the beginning of the New Year , will comprise upwards of 400 portraits , besides miniatures and personal relics . Among the contributors are her Majesty the Queen , who lends 33 pictures , the Prince oi
Wales , Princess Louise , the Duke ot Cambridge , Bro . the Duke of File , Bros , the Earls of Chichester , Crawford , and Wharncliffe , Bro . Earl Bathurst , the Duchess of St . Albans , the Baroness Burdett-Coutts , the Bodleian Library , and the Corporation of London .
It is understood that Her Majesty , on leaving Osborne for Windsor in February next , will land at Portsmouth dockyard , and be present at and take the chief part in launching the Royal Sovereign , twin-screw armoured battle-ship of the first-class , and the twin-screw cruiser Centaur . It is 30 years since Her Majesty took part in such a function at Portsmouth . Her Majesty will afterwards honour Bro .
Admiral Sir E . and Lady Commerell with her presence at luncheon , at Admiralty House . It isalso believed that in the course of the summer the Queen will be present at a review of the troops in garrison at Portsmouth , under the command of the Duke of Connaught , who will enter upon the duties of his command on New Year ' s day . The Duchess of Albany and suite attended a special
service at the Dutch Reformed Church , Austin friars , held on the 4 th instant , in memory of her late brother-in-law , William III . King of the Netherlands . The Dutch minister in London and ins staff , and the Consul-general and other officials were present , as was likewise a numerous congregation , which included many of the foreign Ambassadors
and Ministers in London , representatives of the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and other members of the Royal Family , Bro . Sir James Fergusson , Bart ., M . P ., representing the Foreign Office ; Bro . Lord Mayor Savory , accompanied by Sheriffs Farmer and Bro . Augustus Harris , and Bro . Sir J . Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., and Sir Polydore de Keyser .
Hoi . i . nw . w ' s Pm . s—Nervous Debility . —Nopartof the human machine recjui es more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself . These pills are ihe best regulators and strengtheners of the nerves , and the safest general puriliers . Nausea , headache , giddiness , numbness , and mental apathy yie d to them . They despatch in a summary manner tiinse distressing dyspeptic symptums , stomachic pains , fullness at the pit
of the stomach , abdominal distension , and overcome both capricious appetities and confined bowels -the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power . Hodoway ' s pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits , who gradually sink into a nerv . n-. s and debilitated state unless some such restorative be occasionally taken , — Anvr .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . Charles Arkell , Commission , Shipping , and Insurance Agent , has removed from Trinity-square , to 9 , Unioncourt , Old Broad-street . Bro . George Kenning has purchased the stock of Masonic goods from Bro . Joseph Starkey , of Conduit-street , in consequence of the department being discontinued . Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord George Hamilton , and Sir M . E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., attended the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office on Monday .
Bro . Lord Mayor Savory , Sheriffs Farmer and Bro . Augustus Harris , Bro . Sir B . Samuelson , Bart ., M . P ., and others , were the guests of the Plumbers' Company on Monday evening . 'The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire will be held at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Monday next , under the presidency of the Prov . G . M ., the Marquis of Hartington .
Bro . the Duke of Fife visited the People ' s Palace on Wednesday evening , and distributed prizes to the pupils of the Technical Schools , now the Drapers' Company's Institute . There was a large and enthusiastic attendance . The Duke of Connaught , who is honorary Colonel of the regiment , distributed the prizes to the London Irish Rifles at Freemasons' Tavern on Monday , and congratulated both officers and men on the continued efficiency of the corps .
We are asked to state that the Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction will in future meet at the Navarino Tavern , Navarino-road , Dalston . 1 he first meeting at the new address will take place to-morrow ( Saturday ) , at eight o ' clock .
The annual festival of the Langton Lodge of Instruction will be held at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C , on Thursday , ib ' th inst ., at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on Thursday , the Sth prox .
A life-size statue of Bro . Henry Irving has just been presented to the Corporation of London by the sculptor , Mr . E Onslow Ford , A . R . A ., and has been placed in the permanent Art Gallery , which is open free to the public . Bro . Irving is represented seated , in the character of Hamlet . VVe would remind our readers of the approaching annual
benefit concert to be given by Bro . Seymour Smith , at the Peckham Public Hall , on Monday next . The programme contains as usual a goodly array of names well-known in the musical world , and from past experience we are justified in assuring those who can be present they will have a most enjoyable musical evening .
Bro . Henry Clarke , P . M ., 1 S 27 , is a candidate for the vacant directorship of the Board of the London Life Association . 1 he election is in the hands of the members , amongst whom we recognise many members of the Craft both in London and the country . Bro . Henry Clarke is a member of the Corporation of the City of London , and also of the London County Council .
At the meeting of the Gallery Lodge , No . 192 S , at Anderton ' s Hotel , to-morrow ( Saturday ) , when Bro . W . T . Perkins will be installed Woishipful Master , a musical entertainment will be provided by the following artistes , who have volunteered their services;—Bros . Dalgety Henderson , Lucas Williams , Sackville Evans , James Budd , H . VV . Schartau , M'Call Chambers , Fred Cusins , and Morton Clark .
The first annual dress ball of the Perseverance Lodge was held on the 3 rd inst . in the Artillery Drill Hall , Hebburn . 'There was a large number of couples present , who danced till an early hour in the morning . 'The music was supplied by Bro . Amers' band , while the refreshments were
purveyed by Mr . VVaugh , of the North-Eastern Hotel , Jarrow . Bros . Storey and Matheson acted as M . C . 's , while Bros . Roy and Voss officiated as stewards . Bro . J . B . Pratt was the secretary of the committee that had charge of the arrangements .
We remind our readers that Bro . James Stevens will deliver his lecture on the ritual and ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry in the Great City Lodge , No . 1426 , at the Cannon-street Hotel , E . C , this ( baturday ) afternoon . Lodge will be opened at four o ' clock by Bro
C . T . Smith , VV . M ., under the united banners of the Tyrian Lodge , No . 253 , and the Arboretum Lodge , No . 731 . Bro . Stevens will lecture at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Friday next , the 19 th inst . ; and on the 13 th of January in the New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich .
'I he palatial Savoy Hotel is the latest addition to the list of Masonic homes . 'The Castle Lodge of Harmony , No . 26 , having left Willis ' s Rooms , has taken up its quarters at the Savoy , and , judging from the satisfaction expressed by its members at the meeting held on the 24 th ult ., we think it will be a long time before they will wish to make another change . Bro . E . Echenard , the courteous manager , made the most careful preparations for their reception , and provided a " tavoy " banquet .
The Wo'ld this week has the following notice of the portrait of Bro . Fenn presented to Grand Lodge last week : " At the Grand Lodge of Freemasons on Wednesday an emphatic compliment was paid to 'Brother ' Thomas Fenn , probably the most distinguished and hardworking all-round Mason of this generation . An excellent
portrait by Mr . B . S . Marks , and paid for by private subscription , was accepted by Grand Lodge and ordered to be placed in the board-room , to perpetuate for all time the eminent and useful services rendered by Brother Fenn to the Freemasonic body , to which he has belonged nearly 40 years . "
1 he Carl Rosa Company , at their visit to the Metropolis at Easter , will , in all probability , not occupy Drury Lane 'Theatre . Arrangements are being made for some other house , and it is more than likely that a home will be found for English opera for a month or six weeks at the Grand Theatre , Islington . This arrangement is necessitated by the fact that Bro . Harris has in contemplation a cheap Italian season at Covent Garden in the spring , and the
running of opera at both houses at the same time would imperil the prospects of each . How far a " cheap" season at Covent Garden would affect the season proper in the summer will , of course , have to be considered ; but if Bro . Harris does not undertake it , someone else may at another house ; hence the shrieval impresario would prefer to be wounded by his own hand rather than by a thrust from another man ' s weapon .