Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

A Masonic Ball will be given under the auspices of the Scientific Lodge at the Guildhall , Cambridge , on Thursday , the 26 th inst . Bro . Cochran-Patrick took his seat for the first time , and transacted business as Under-Secretary of State for Scotland , on Thursday , the 5 th instant .

Bro . C . J . Stuart-Wortley , M . P ., Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs , addressed a political meeting at Lincoln on Thursday , the 5 th instant . Bro . Sir Michael Hicks-Beach , Bart ., M . P ., will preside at a dinner of the Constitutional Union , which will take place in London on Wednesday , the Sth February next .

Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., First Lord of the Admiralty , arrived at Portsmouth on Saturday morning last , and made an inspection of the dockyard extension works . The Duchess of Albany , after spending Christmas with the Queen at Osborne , left the Isle of Wight on board the Royal yacht Alberta for Portsmouth , and proceeded thence with her children to Frogmore .

The refreshment rooms over the whole system of the London and South-Western Railway Company have passed into the hands of Messrs . Spiers and Pond , and henceforth the comforts of travellers by this line and its branches will be well cared for .

The German Emperor has addressed to the Masonic lodge at Rostock , Mecklenburg , a letter of congratulation on the 75 th anniversary of its foundation . He says : " Freemasonry constitutes a true element of the religious sentiment , and works for the well-being of humanity . " The first of the benefit performances by the

Mohawk Minstrels in aid of the fund for the artists of the late Grand Theatre , Islington , took place at the Royal Agricultural Hall on Friday , the 6 th inst . There was a very large audience and a capital programme , the result being a contribution of £ 75 to the fund . Bros , the Earl of Londesborough , Sir Morell Mackenzie , Sir Tohn Bennett , Bancroft , Thos . Thome ,

L . Rignold , David James , Lionel Brough , W . Kignold , and VV . Ganz were among the guests who were present at the Baddeley Cake celebration at Drury Lane Theatre on Friday , the Cth instant . The next house dinner of the City Carlton Club will take place on Thursday , the 2 nd February next , when the chair will be occupied by Bro . Alderman Sir R . N .

Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., and the Lord Chancellor ( Bro . Lord Halsbury ) will be the principal guest . The marriage of Miss Violet Bethel ) , only daughter of the Hon . Slingsby Bethell , with Mr . Archibald Hicks Beach , eldest son of Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . G . Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight , was solemnized at St . Paul ' s , Knightsbridge , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., in the presence cf a numerous and

fashionable congregation . The Emulation Lodge of Improvement will hold its annual festival on Friday , the 24 th February , when we have no doubt , as in former years , a large and successful gathering will take place . At the last meeting , Bro . Thos . Fenn , President cf the Board of General Purposes , was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . T . Kentish , Secretary . The Committee remain the same , viz ., Bros . W . A . Dawson , R . C . Sudlow , and F . R . Spaull .

Bro . the Earl of Londesborough presided at a meeting of the executive Committee of the fund for the relief of the sufferers by ihe conflagration at the Grand Theatre , held in the rooms of the Actors' Benevolent Fund , Adelphi , on the 6 th inst ., Bros . J . L . Toole , Wilson Barrett , Edward Terry , and E . Ledger being present . It was stated that about jfisoo more will be required in order

to meet the more pressing claims on the fund . At a recent conclave ol the Pittsburg Commandery of Knights Templar , No . 1 , Pa ., all the Past E . C . 's were presented with jewels commemorative of their Services while presiding over the commandery , no such

recognition having been previously given . The presentation was made by Sir Knight Lee S . Smith , G . Commander of Pennsylvania . This commandery was chartered in September , 1 S 47 , and has had 31 E . Commanders , of whom eight are deceased and three have resigned , so that 20 still remain on the roll as subscribing members .

The Earl of Carnarvon , as Pro Grand Master of the English Freemasons , received a Masonic deputation at Government House yesterday morning . Sir William Clarke , as head of the Craft in Victoria , introduced the following members of the deputation to his lordship : —Dr . H . St . John Clarke , Dr . Willmott , Messrs . W . J . Runting , W . T . C . Kelly , T . H . Lempriere , W . F . Lamonbyand J .

, F . Crane . Lord Carnarvon was formally welcomed to the colony , and accepted an invitation to lunch with the members of the Masonic body on Monday next , the 14 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Collins-street , at 2 p . m . Tickels for the luncheon may be obtained from the District Grand

Secretary , Mr . T . H . Lempriere , and are limited in number , Brethren are to appear in full Masonic Craft clothing and morning dress . Lord Carnarvon has also accepted an invitation to dine with the members of the Masonic Club , on a date to be hereafter appointed . —Melbourne Argus , November Sth , 1 SS 7 .

Pertinent questions . What is more comforting in cold and damp weather than " Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy " ? What is more beneficial to the weak and aged than thiswholosome tonic as recommended by Medical M ' en ? What do Sportsmen and Travellers find more sustaining

than a flask of this unrivalled liqueur , and for whom a stronger quality ( "Sportsman ' s" ) is prepared ? Bewareof imitations . Observe our branded corks and capsules . Sold by Wine Merchants , and by Thomas Grant and Sons , Maidstone , and 4 6 , Gresham-street , F . C . Makers of the delicious Morella Marmalade . Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress gave a children's fancy dress ball at the Mansion House , on Wednesday , which proved a most successful gathering . Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., First Lord of the Admiralty , attended a large political meeting at Teddington on Wednesday evening . Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . Master , and the Countess of Carnarvon have arrived at Brisbane , the capital of Queensland , in the course of their Australian tour .

The Duchess of Albany has consented to act as a patroness of the fancy dress ball , to be held on the 9 th February next , in aid of the funds of the North London or University College Hospital . A society paper states that in the Billingsgate Ward there are four churches , whose incumbents receive upwards of ^" 2000 a year , but whose united congregations amount to 197 persons , 97 of whom are paid officials .

We are glad to note that Richard Prowd Dampier-Child , son of Bro . Dampier-Child , P . M . 1 S 69 , P . J . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight , & c , has been successful in gaining an entrance exhibition to Bradford College , Berks . We are sorry to hear of the death of the eldest surviving son of Bro . J . B . Boucher , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Surrey , & c , under very distressing circumstances , in America .

The customary offerings of gold , frankincense , and myrrh were made on behalf of the Queen in the Chapel Royal , St . James ' s , on the 6 th inst ., being the Feast of the Epiphany . According to a statement in the Philadelphia Keystone , the Masonic Fair in New York has resulted in a clear benefit of 70 , 000 dollars ( £ 14 , 000 ) to the Asylum Fund of the Grand Lodge of New York .

H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales completed his 24 th year on Sunday last , having been born on the Sth January , 1 S 64 . The bells at Windsor pealed out merrily in the morning in honour of the event . Princess Christian on Thursday gave another dinner to the children of the Windsor poor . Her Royal Highness and the Prince were both present during the dinner . The dinners will be continued every Wednesday and Friday during the winter season .

Bro . Sir Charles W . Dilke , Bart ., delivered a long and interesting lecture in the Chelsea Town Hall , on Wednesday evening , the subject being old , or "Historical " Chelsea . There was a large audience , and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was voted by acclamation to the lecturer . The Queen , through Sir S . P . Fane , of the Lord Chamberlain ' s department , has expressed to the

Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police her desire to present £ 100 to be divided among the 42 constables who so carefully guarded her Majesty ' s Jubilee presents while on exhibition at St . James ' s Palace . A grand dinner was given in honour of Bro . Lord Randolph Churchill , M . P ., and Lady Randolph Churchill by Prince Dologoroukoff , Governor-General of Moscow , on Saturday evening last , the guests present on the occasion including the elite of Moscow Society .

The Prince and Princess of Wales , with Prince Albert Victor and the Princesses Louise , Victoria , and Maud , were present at a special meet of the West Norfolk Hunt at Sandringham on Saturday last , the principal guests of their Royal Highnesses also taking part in the sport . Bro . Sir Charles Warren arrived at Sandringham on a visit the same day .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Lathom have been this week receiving a large number of guests at Lathom House , Or mskirk , in honour of the visit to Lancashire of the Prime Minister and Marchioness of Salisbury , among the more distinguished visitors being Bro . the Earl and Countess of Crawford , Bro . Lord and Lady Stanley of Preston , Bro . P . Egerton Warburton , and others .

On Saturday afternoon last , after the Court of Aldermen had concluded their business at Guildhall , the members met in one of the Committee rooms , under the presidency of Bro . Lord Mayor De Keyser , for the purpose of presenting to Mr . W . J . Soulsby , who has been private secretary to successive Lord Mayors during a period of 12 years , a testimonial consisting of a silver tea

service , an illuminated address , and a purse of money , in recognition of his faithful and valuable services in that capacity . The Apprentices' Exhibition at the People ' s Palace at Mile End , which was opened by the Prince of Wales , on the ioth October last , was closed on Saturday , the 7 th inst . Upwards of S 3 , ooo persons visited it , the

receipts , consisting of small amounts of id . and 2 d ., amounting to £ 900 , and as the Drapers' Company have promised £ 100 towards the expenses , the latter , amounting to about £ 1000 , will be met almost entirely . The foundation stone of Temple Bar was laid by Lady Meux , on Saturday last , in the presence of a large number of visitors—among whom was Bro . Sir

Morell Mackenzie—and inhabitants of the neighbourhood . The Bar was some time since presented by the Corporation of London to Sir H . B . Meux , Bart ., of Theobald ' s Park , Walham Cross , Herts , on condition that he should have it re-erected at one of the entrances to his park . It was erected on its original site in 1671 to mark the boundary

between the Cities of London and Westminster , having been built from designs by Sir Christopher Wren . A few years ago it was taken down in order that the Strand and Fleet-street might be widened , and it is expected that the work of re-construction will be completed in the course of a few months .

HOLLOWAV s PILLS . —Watch the Weather . —Ihis is perhaps the best counsel that couki be circulated at this season . Will all follow it ? Will everyone change his raiment as the temperature varies ? The next best advice is to have in readiness a box of Holloway's Pills , and with them to oppose the first intrusion , or stop the advancing symptoms of disease . No cold , catarrh , or cough should

be left to itself ; either may lay the foundation to danger if not undermined by suitable means , and none can surpass Holloway's for efficacy . Hayfever , asthma , diarrhoea , and a host of other complaints , waylaying the weak and delicate , whsn the day is hot with cool mornings and evenings , are cured by Holloway's medicine , — ADVT .

Masonic And General Tidings

Amongst those brethren who followed the remains of our late Bro . McNeill from Charing Cross to Euston Station were Bro . Kay , P . M . 742 , and Bro . J . E , Shand , P . M . and Sec . 1563 and 2020 , who brought from the members of the Camden Club , of which Bro . McNeill was a member , a very handsome wreath .

Bro . Lord Mayor De Keyser gave the usual Plow Monday banquet to the Officers of the Corporation of London at the Mansion House on Monday evening . Bro . the Marquis of Carmarthen , M . P ., has resigned the office of Assistant Private Secretary ( unpaid ) to Sir H . Holland , Bart ., M . P ., Secretary of State for the Colonies , and is succeeded by Sir J . S . Maxwell , Bart .

In our last issue we stated that Bro . W . Boyce of the United Mariners Lodge , No . 30 , was installed as W . M ., we should have said elected , and that Bro . J . E . Harling was elected Treasurer . Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., having concluded his visit to the Prince and Princess of Wales at Sandringham , returned to town on Monday , and the following : day left Devonshire House for Lancashire .

Bro . the Earl of Stair presided at the dinner given to Sir Henry James , M . P ., by the West of Scotland Imperial Union Club at St . Andrew ' s Hall , Glasgow , on Monday last , Bro . the Earl of Fife being also among the principal guests . Comp . S . J . Quinn is the present G . H . Priest , and Comp . W . B . Isaacs the Grand Secretary of theGrand R . A . Chapter of Virginia , which has an aggregate membership of 13 S 4 companions .

The 29 th Annual Conclave of the G . Commandery of Knights Templar in Wisconsin was held at Milwaukee , on the nth October , 1 SS 7 , when Sir Knight N . B . Rundle was elected G . Commander , and Sir Knight John VV . Leflin , G . Recorder .

La Chame d union for the current month of January , contains a full account of the installation meeting of our Lodge La France , No . 2060 , which was held on the 5 th December last , nearly all the principal speeches being reported at length . The " Freemasons' Diary , " published b y George Kenning , gives in a concise form a vast amount of information that will be interesting to every member

of the Cralt . Masons travelling in this country or abroad will find it the handiest possible guide to existing lodges . —Daily Chronicle . In our report of the meeting of the Caledonian Lodge , No . 204 , at Manchester , last week we stated that Bro . Martin Thomas was initiated in the Lodge of Charity , No . 350 . We are informed that this is incorrect ; he was initiated in the Derby Lodge , No . 1 055 . Bro . Thomas was a joining member of No . 350 .

According to La Chaine d'Union for the current month the Bunderblatt , which is the organ of the G . National Lodge of the Three Globes , at Berlin , had in one of its recent numbers an article , in which it was laid down that in order to be admitted as a member of a Masonic lodge it is necessary to be a good christian .

On Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Yarborough Lodge , 554 ( which meets at the Green Dragon , Stepney ) , Bro . VV . Murrin , the I . P . M ., most ably installed his successor , Bro . John Lothian Anderson , as W . M . Bro . J . J . Berry was again invested Treasurer , and Bro . G . VV . Very , re-appointed Secretary .

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , to whom the work entitled "Masonic Records , 1717-18 S 6 , " was dedicated , by permission , has been pleased to accept a copy , presented by the author , Bro . John Lane , P . M . 1402 , P . Prov . G . Registrar of Devon , and Bro . Colonel Clerke , Grand Secretary , has expressed the thanks of the M . W . Grand Master for the gift .

In our report last week of the Covent Garden Lodge meeting , Bro . Gottlieb is reported as stating that he had been appointed , by the M . W . G . M ., D . G . M . of the Eastern Archipelago , whereas it should have been that he had received the Past Rank of A . G . D . C . in commemoration of the Jubilee year ; also we would point out that , instead of the lodge meeting four times a year , it should have been once a month .

Bro . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., was the recipient , at the meeting of the Mallet and Chisel Mark Lodge on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., of a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge . It was gratefully acknowledged that its present position was due to the energy and zeal of Bro . Lott , who had in a short time restored it from an almost moribund state to its proper position amongst the Mark lodges of the Metropolis . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kennin * .

A regular communication of the Dist . G . Lodge of Northern China was held at the Masonic Hall , Shanghai on Thursday , the 22 nd September last , under the presidency of Bro . J . 1 . Miller , District G . Master , among the District Grand Officers and other brethren present being Bros . C . H . Dallas , Past District G . M . Japan- T W uistrict

ivingamni , uepucy U . M . ; I . Morris , D S . G W R . D . Starkey , D . J . G . W . ; W . H . Short , D . G Treas " ' A . M . A Evans District G . Reg . ; J . Findley , Present District Board of General Purposes ; G . M . Hart , District Grand Secretary ; F . J . Marshall , as D . S . G D A B Menzies , as D . J . G . D . ; T . F . Hough , D . G . D . C G * E * Wickham , as D . G . S . B . ; R . W . Astill , G . G . Std . Br J . J . Mansfield , D . G . Stwd ., as D . G . Org F M '

Gratton , U . A . G . Sec ; J . West , D . G . P .- T Frver D . A . G . P . ; S . R . Gale , C W . Ure , and R . JS . Ioe ^' D . G . Stwds . ; and C . Merritt , D . G . Tyler ; the repr ? - sentatives ot sundry lodges , and a number of visitors , among whom were the Worshi pful Master and some officers and members of the Ancient Landmark Lodsre

ot tne Massachusetts Constitution . District Grand Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous regular arid certain special communications read and confirmed , the report of the District Board of Benevolence was adopted . Ihe by-laws having been considered , and adopted as revised , with a few slight alterations , the Dis ric Grand Master delivered a brief address , and District Grand Lodge was shortl y afterwards closed with the accustomed formalities ,