Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The Prince of Wales is expected to leave England shortly for Germany . We are pleased to learn that the report in the City Press of the serious illness of Bro . Lovegrove is incorrect , that brother being in his usual health . Bro . the Earl and Countess of Zetland arrived last week at Dalnavert , Inverness-shire , where they propose making a stay of some six weeks .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., delivered a political address at Chatsworth , the seat of the Duke of Devonshire , when about iooo excursionists were addressed by his lordship . Bro . Sir E . Baldwin Malet , H . M . ' s Ambassador at Berlin , entertained a large number of the British physicians attending the International Medical Congress at dinner in the ball room of the British Embassy on the 7 th inst .

The Corporation of London is at length in the full swing of its holiday , and Bro . Lord Mayor Sir H . A . Isaacs will probably be absent from the Mansion House until about the 18 th September , which is the date fixed for the first Court of Common Council to be held after the holidays .

Bro . the Earl of Jersey , who will succeed Bro . Lord Carrington in the Governorship of New South Wales , will be entertained at a banquet by the St . George ' s Club on the iGth October next , on the eve of his departure for Australia to take up his appointment . The steamship Morayshire arrived in the Albert Docks last week from Auckland , New Zealand , with 40 , 000 carcases of mutton and 2300 quarters of beef . This is the

largest consignment of frozen meat which has reached this country in a single ship . General the Hon . Sir Leicester Smyth , temporarily commanding the Southern Military District , has accepted the appointment of Governor of Gibraltar , vacant by the resignation of General Sir Arthur Hastings . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught will succeed General Smyth in the command of the Southern District .

The German Emperor took his leave of her Majesty on Friday , the Sth inst ., and the Prince and Princess of Wales gave a dinner party on the Royal yacht Osborne in honour of his Majesty on the evening of the same day , the guests invited to meet the Emperor including the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , the Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales , the German and Danish Ministers , and Bro . Admiral Lord Alcester .

The Worshipful Company of Girdlers celebrated their great day in their ancient hall in Basinghall-street , on the 7 th inst ., when the Clerk of the Company solemnly crowned the Master and three Wardens for the ensuing year . The Company was ' . incorporated in the first instance by a charter granted by Edward III . in 1327 , which was confirmed by Henry VI . in 1449 .

A special meeting of the Htiyshe Chapter , 1099 , was held recently at the Masonic Hail , Stoke , to install Comp . H . W . Pengelly , as the Third Principal for the year ensuing . Among the installed Principals present were Comps . E . Aitken-Davies , P . Z . ; S . Panter , P . Z . ; Thomas Walters , P . Z . ; VV . H . Gillman , P . Z . ; Thomas S . May , P . Z . ; W . J . Stanbury , P . Z . ; and H . Blackell , P . Z ., all of Chapter No . 1099 ; I . R . Lord , P . Z . 70 ; and

J . Gidley , P . Z . 2025 . Bro . Sir Morell Mackenzie is a diligent and methodical worker at his profession . It is said to be an easy day for him when he gives less than 14 hours to his professional duties . Bro . Mackenzie is like an American in the value that he puts upon time . He says : "I like the Americans because they know what time means ; they waste no words , go straight to the root of the matter , and they know as well as I do when the conversation is at an end . " —Keystone .

It is with deep regret that we hear that Bro . W . Brindley , P . M . 1 G 04 , and the worthy Preceptor of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , is lying seriously ill . He has the deep sympathy of the many brethren with whom he has beeii associated for a long time in connection with lodges of instruction , and all wish him a speedy recovery .

The German Emperor visited the Dockyard and Naval Establishments at Portsmouth on the 7 th inst . His Majesty was accompanied by the Prince of Wales , Prince Henry of Prussia , Prince Waldemar of Denmark , and the Duke of Connaught , and in the Dockyard was joined by the

Archduke Stephen of Austria and the Admiral and Captains of the Austrian Squadron . His Majesty visited several of our ships , and after lunching with Bro . Sir Edmund and Lady Commerell at Admiralty House , visited Whale Island , and inspected the large battery and new buildings , and subsequently witnessed some torpedo practice .

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Portsmouth on Saturday last for the purpose of opening the new Town Hall , and business was entirely suspended , even the doclcyard being granted a full holiday for the occasion . Their Royal Highnesses were accompanied by Prince Waldemar of Denmark , the Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales , Bro . Admiral Sir Henry Keppel , the Hon . H ,

Tyrwhitt-Wilson , Bros . Lord Suffield and Sir Francis Knollys , Miss Knollys , and others . The Royal Yacht Osborne entered the harbour somewhat before the appointed time , and was received with the customary salutes . On landing the Royal party were met by Bro . Admiral Sir E . Commerell , General the Hon . Sir Leicester Smyth , and other officers . A procession having been formed , the party ,

headed by Hussars , moved on to the Hard , and thence made their way to the Town Hall , amid the utmost enthusiasm . On entering the Hall , their Royal Highnesses were received with the National Anthem , which was almost inaudible owing to the cheers and clapping of hands , among those present on the dais being Bro . General Sir

Fredenck and Lady Fitz-Wygram , Bro . Sir William Crossman , M . P ., Bro . General Sir George Willis , and Bro . Colonel Crease . The addresses having been presented and acknowledged , the Prince declared the Hall open , and having partaken of refreshment , their Royal Highnesses left for the harbour , but by a different route , amid the same demonstrations of loyalty ,

Masonic And General Tidings

Early next month the Duke of Cambridge will be the guest of Bro . the Marquis of Breadalbane , and will shoot over the Blackmount estates . King Charles of Roumania and the Crown Prince have left Bucharest for Ischl , on their visit to the Emperor Francis Joseph , being accompanied as far as the frontier by the Ministers .

Bro . the Earl of Rosslyn has resigned the office of Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms , and has been succeeded , with the approval of Her Majesty , by the Earl of Yarborough . Lord and Lady Loughborough have left Easton Lodge , Dunmow , for Dysart House , Fifcshire , where there are to be great rejoicings at the home-coming of Bro . the Earl of Rossyln's eldest son and heir with his newly-wedded wife .

It is expected that the Duke and Duchess of Connaught will remain with the Queen at Osborne till about Wednesday next , when they will leave for London , and after staying there for a few days will rejoin her Majesty in Scotland . The Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg have consented to attend the annual ball , which will be held today ( Friday ) , at the Town Hall , Ryde , in aid of the funds of the Isle of Wight Infirmary .

Bro . the Lord Mayor of London has received a letter from the Home Secretary to the effect that her Majesty has approved of the appointment of Lieut .-Colonel Henry Smith to be Chief Commissioner of the City Police . Madame Adelina Patti gave a concert at Gwyn Hall , Neath , on the 7 th inst ., for the benefit of the poor of Neath and in the vicinity , and for the Home for Convalescent Poor at Porthcawl . The proceeds amounted to about X ' Soo .

The Queen has been pleased to confer the honour of K . C . B ., Civil Division , upon Sir Henry Percy Anderson , K . C . M . G ., in recognition of the services rendered by him in connection with the conclusion of the Anglo-German Agreement .

The 51 st anniversary meeting of the Royal Botanic Society of London , was held on Monday in the gardens , Regent's Park . The reports presented showed that the Society was in a very flourishing condition , and that , in spite of a wet season , its exhibitions of spring and summer flowers has this year been most successful .

It had been arranged that the Duke of Clarence and Avondale should visit Cortachy Castle for the purpose of having some days' shooting with Bro . the Earl of Airlie , but in consequence of his Royal Highness not having sufficiently recovered from his indisposition , the visit has had to be postponed .

The Duchess of Edinburgh , accompanied by Prince Alfred and her daughters , arrived at Dover shortly after noon on Saturday last , and embarked on board the mail packet for Ostend . Unfortunately an accident occurred to one of the ladies in attendance on Her Royal Highness , a box failingon her foot and causing her such pain that she had to be carried on board .

I he Prince and Princess Christian will leave Cumberland Lodge for Wiesbaden towards the close of the current week . They will remain in Germany for the autumn , and during their stay will visit the Empress Frederick , returning- to England in time to bid farewell to their eldest son , Prince Christian Victor , who goes to India in November .

The Queen's dinner party to the Emperor on the 7 th inst . prior to his departure for Germany included the Archduke Stephen of Austria , the Prince and Princess of Wales , Prince Henry of Prussia , Prince Waldemar of Denmark , the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , the Princess Louise ( Marchioness of Lome ) , the Princess Victoria and Maud of Wales , the Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg , the Marquis of Salisbury , the German and Austrian Ambassadors , Bro . Lord Suffield , and Bro . Captain Markham , A . D . C .

What was very appropriately described as a " Masonic Combination " Picnic took place on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at Hawkstone , Salop , the lodges represented being the Wavertree , No . 2294 ( Bro . Eli Brooke , VV . M . ); the Cycling and Athletic , No . 2335 ( Bro . R . Foote , VV . M . );

and the Prince Arthur , No . 1570 ( Bro . W . M'Ganley , VV . M . ) . The indefatigable Secretary had made arrangements which proved most satisfactory to the numerous brethren and ladies who were present . The Masonic "outing" was voted one of the most enjoyable of the year .

The naval manciiuvres , which will terminate at five p . m . on Monday next , the iSth instant , commenced at five p . m . on Friday , the Sth instant , in accordance with orders transmitted by the Admiralty . The hostile squadrons will be commanded by Admirals Sir M . Culme-Seymour and Sir George Tryon respectively . The object of the enemy ' s Meet under the former is to blockade , if possible , the trade routes to this country , while Admiral Sir George Tryon's fleet ' s duty will be to protect them .

The Mansion House l'und for providing a memorial in London of the late Field-Marshal Lord Strathnairn continues to make satisfactory progress , and donations are coming in from India . Among the mere recent contributions are the following : The Administration of the State of Rajpipla , Bombay Presidency , £ 25 ; Messrs . D . Sassoon and Co . ( second donation ) , £ 15 15 s . ; the Armourers ' and Braziers' Company , £ \ o ; the Officers of the 92 nd

Gordon Highlanders ( second donation ) , £ 12 10 s . ; the Duke of Sutherland , £ 10 ; the Duke of Bedford , £ 10 ; the Hon . Mark and Lady Gertrude Rolle , £ 10 ; Sir Win . Eraser , £ 25 ; the Marquis of Waterford , ^ , 5 ; the Duke of Leeds , £ 5 ; the Earl of Home , £$ ; the Earl of Pembroke , £ 5 ; General Sir R . Meade , £ 5 ; General Sir G . S . White , V . C , £ 5 ; 1 rigadier-General Protheroe , £ 5 ; General Sir Claud Alexander , £ 5 5 s . ; the Karl of Powis , £ 5 ; and Sir VV . Cunhffe Brooks , £ 5 .

HOI . I . OWAY ' S PILLS . —Any dyspeptic sufferer aware of the purifying , icgulatng , anil gently aperient powers of these 1 ills , should permit no oneto cloud his judgment or to warphis course . With a box of Hotloway ' s fitls , and attention to its accompanying " Directions , ' he may feel thoroughly satisfied that he can safely and ellcctually release himself from his miseries without

impairing his appttitc or weakening his digestion . 'this most excellent medicine acts as a nervine and bodily tonic hy aiding nutrition , and banishes a thousand annoying forms of nervous complaints . An occasional re-ort to Molloway ' s remedy will prove highly salutary to all persons , whether well or ill , whose digestion is slow or imperfect , a condition usually evidenced by weariness , langour , listlessness , and despondency .

Masonic And General Tidings

" Edna Lyall , " the novelist , is now so far recovered from her long illness as to be able to leave her house at Eastbourne " for inland air at Dartmoor . She is still , however , too prostrate for literary work . Bro . the Duke of Fife has recently opened the " Stephen Cottage Hospital " at Dufftown , Banff . The hospital has

been erected and endowed at a cost of ^ 5000 by Sir George Stephen , Bart ., of Montreal . A dispatch was received at Heligoland on the Sth instant from the Colonial Secretary ( Lord ' Knutsford ) , in which his lordship conveyed the farewell of the Queen to the islanders , and expressed a hope that they might flourish under the rule of the German Emperor .

Tne Emperor William of Germany , before concluding his visit to the Queen at Osborne , very graciously accepted the invitation of the Duke of Edinburgli to permit himself to be enrolled in the list of patrons of the Portsmouth Royal Sailors' Home ,

Mr . H . M . Stanley has written to Major Jones , Cardiff , in reply to an invitation to dine at Cardiff , that he would rather tramp a thousand miles than undergo another public dinner . When Mr . Stanley comes back from Switzerland he will once more be asked to visit the town .

Bro . F . D . R . Copestick has placed on Bro . Sharpe's list for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys the sum of five guineas , part of the profits arising from the sale of the " History of Cheshunt Great House , " otherwise the home of the Gresham Lodge .

Bro . Clifford P . McCalla , M . W . G . M . of Pennsylvania , has promulgated his edict against the Egyptian Masonic Rite of Memphis , 96 ° , pronouncing it clandestine , and requiring all members of that body to renounce the Rite within 90 days .

Bro . E . C . Walthew has been elected W . M . of the Graystone Lodge , No . 1915 , and the installation will take place at the Foresters' Hall , Whitstable , on Thursday , 1 ith September next . By command of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ,

D . G . M ., Prov . Grand Master West Lancashire , the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire will be held at Southport on Wednesday , the ist of October , when business of considerable importance will be transacted .

The Grand Lod ge of Utah , on June 22 nd , laid , with impressive ceremonies , the corner-stone of a new Board of Trade building , at Salt Lake City , which will cost , exclusive of land , about $ 50 , 000 . Every officer of the Grand Lodge was present and representatives of seven lodges . The Grand Orator , Bro . Parley L . Williams , delivered an appropriate oration .

The Masonic Record , of San Francisco , California , says : " The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts will not allow its lodges to admit visitors from other jurisdictions without written credence of Masonic standing . Recently one of the best and brightest Masons of California being in Boston , desired to visit a lodgeof ' Hub' Masons . Although he had more Masonry in his head and heart than the Examining Committee had in a century , he could not visit the lodge because he did not have Masonry in his pocket . "

The Bible Women and Nurses' Mission has had the misfortune to lose one of its most generous patrons , a gentleman who during the 30 years the institution has been in exiscence has regularly contributed to its fund , his donations during a very considerable part of the time having amounted to about £ . 3000 a year . He always insisted on preserving

his incognito , and his wishes in this respect were most religiously respected . This year he failed to pay his usual visit to the offices of the Mission in Adel phi-terrace , and an advertisement elicited the fact of his death , his widow who , however , is not in a position to continue the subscriptions , calling in person and giving the information .

At the Cardiff county-court , on Friday , the Sth inst ., before his Honour Judge Owen , an action was heard in which John H . P . Simpkin , Samuel Dyer Churchill , Matthew Clay , and VV . R . Corlield , members of the Windsor Lodge , sued Bro . VV . G . Johns , late Treasurer of the lodge , for a sum of £ 73 14 s . 5 d ., alleged to be due from the defendant to the lodge . There

was a counter claim for rent and damage to premises . The case was not fully gone into , his Honour ordering a nonsuit , though with liberty for a fresh action , on the ground that the plaintiffs had not been dul y authorised by resolution to proceed against defendant . The Iatter ' s claim shared the fate of the original claim . Mr . William Evans ( instructed by Mr . M . Rees ) was for the plaintiffs , and Mr . M . Bailhache ( instructed by Mr . Belcher ) for defendant .

Bro . J . R . Dore , of Huddersfield , has made another " find " in relation to the special subject in which he is so great an authority . This time it is an edition of the New Testament , hitherto unknown , of Tyndale ' s translation . The book is small octavo , and unfortunately imperfect , beginning at Folio V ., Chap . iv . of Matthew , and lacks the Epistles of James and Jude , and also the Book of

Revelation . Hebrews in this copy follows Peter and John . In some portions the text reads almost exactly as the " authorised" version of A . D . 1611 , but in others the departures are both marked and curious , some being exceedingly quaint and forcible . It appears to be mainly on the same lines as the well-known edition as revised in 1734 by Tyndale . Bro . Dore considers that the printers

were foreigners , unacquainted with the English language , for otherwise it seems impossible to explain the typographical errors . Strange to say , these are chiefly in Mark and Luke , a list of 42 having been already noted by the present owner . The type , too , is peculiar , for in not a few

instances it appears that two letters have been cast in one piece of metal , as if a survival uf the " block printing . " The woodcuts and initials are from the press of Martin Keyser , Antwerp . Bro . Dore ' s " Old Bibles " continues to " hold the field" as the best general work on translations into English of the Bible extant .

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 would purchase Bryant and May ' s Matches , that firm would be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages . ADVT .