Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Sec . Thomas Packham , S . D . ; R . B . Higham , J . D . ; Capt . J . Braithwaite , " P . P . S . G . W . Herts , D . of C ; Albert " Brazier , I . G . ; H . H . Hughes , Tyler ; J . Harman , Assistant ' yler . There were also present the following members of thc lodge . —Bros . J . Harrison , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works Hants and the Isle of Wight ; D . P . Frape , P . B . Y . Powell , T . Hardy , C . Virgin , Henry Cheal , Capt . H .

Morgan , A . Sinclair , H . Packham , F . W . Hyde , S . W . S 51 ; T . G . Gates , T . B . Gates , Thomas Holloway , W . W . English , W . Swales , Earnest Darbell , George Courtney , S . D . Fursey , and S . G . Ashby . The visitors present were R . W . Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart .. M . P ., Prov . G . M . ; W . Bro . J . H . Scott , D . P . G . M . ; Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec * E . E . Street , W . M . G ; J . F . Capon ,

W . M . 732 ; James Curtis , W . M . 1797 ; Watson Reed , P . M ., S . W . 1399 ; W . D . Lemmon , P . M . 57 ° ; C . Sandeman , P . M . 315 ; G . J . Parkman , S ; W . Anderson , I . G . 315 ; W . E . Hollands , 315 ; A . H . Thacker , 315 ; J . A . Hauxwell , 732 . The ordinary lodge business having been transacted W . Bro . I . H . Scott , D . P . G . M ., took possession of the gavel ,

and , in his well known super-excellent manner , installed Bro . C . J . Smith a Master for the ensuing year . Bro . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec , subsequently gave the charges most impressively , and the newly-installed W . M . was fraternally greeted by the representatives of the numerous lodges present . Bro . Smith then appointed and invested his officers as follows : —Bros . Lord Arthur Hill

I . PM . ; J . Harrison , P . M ., S . W . ; T . Packham , J . W . ; Rev . G . Rose-Johnson , Chap . ; A . Sinclair , Treas . ; T . Hardy , Sec ; E . Bridges , S . D . ; A . Brazier , J . D . ; Capt . H . Morgan , I . G . ; A . R . Brown , D . of C . ; S . G . Ashby , Org . ; H . Cheal ahd R . B . Y . Powell , Stewards ; J . Harman , Tyler . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in accordance with ancient custom , but not before a telegram had been received from Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , expressing deep regret at his inability to be present , he being detained at Kinestown with his vounsr familv , not liking to cross the

Channel during the storm raging on the coast . The installation banquet was held in the elegant and commodious tea room of the Swiss Gardens . This is the first occasion of the kind , and Bro . George Reeves Smith , the new proprietor , is warmly to be congratulated on the great success he has achieved , a harbinger , we cannot doubt , of many more such delightful gatherings . Everything was of the finest quality . The veriest epicure must have been

delighted . The W . M . presided in his usual genial style , and the brethren highly esteemed the honour of their newly initiated Master being supported by Sir Waller Burrcll , and his able coadjutors , Bros . Scott and Freeman . The brethren of the lodge testified their esteem for their W . M . by presenting him with an elegant set of Masonic clothing , fitting for the office of Prov . G . J . W ., to which they had ascertained he was next day to be appointed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

NORTH WALSHAM . —Unanimity Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —This has been a great Masonic week in the Province of Norfolk , which has been signalised by the union under one head of Blue and Royal Arch Masonry . On Monday last the above chapter held a meeting of emergency for thc purpose of installing Comp . the Right Hon . Lord Suflield , K . C . B ., & c , as M . E . Z . The attendance embraced the whole of the members of the chapter , besides visitors . Comp E . Baldwin , P . G . S . E ., performed the ceremony of

installation , assisted by Comp . J . Dunsford , Prov . G . D . C ., and Comp . G . Smith , Prov . G . ' A . S . The ceremonial was most impressive , and at its conclusion the companions partook of an elegant supper at the King ' s Arms , under thc presidency of his lordship . Thc same evening Lodge Walpole , No . 1500 , had an emergency meeting , under thc Mastership of Bro . Archie Bullard , and on Tuesday evening last , Union Lodge , No . 52 , met in regular sessional order , at the Norfolk hotel , the attendance being good .

North Africa.

North Africa .

TUNIS . —Ancient Carthage Lodge ( No . 1717 ) . — The fourth installation festival of this lodge was celebrated on the 2 nd October . The lodge was duly opened at six p . m . by W . Bro . Dr . Peiini , D . G . S . W . Present ; W . Bros . A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M ., P . M . 1717 , W . M . 1 S 35 j T . F . Readc , P . D . D . G . M . of Egypt , P . M . 10 GS ; J . E . L . Barker , P . M . 1835 ; and Professor Ayra , W . M . of the Italian Lodge Risorgimento ; S . Souiller , S . W . ; G .

Pentecost , J . W . ; A . Andry , Sec . ; J . Barsotti , Treas . ; M . Le Gallais , S . D . ; J . Chaigne , as J . D . ; C Carriglio , I . G . ; and J . Eymon , Tyler . There was a satisfactory attendance of members of the lodge , and several visitors , including Bros . Maltesopolo , Cittanova , and Vais , officers of the Italian lodge at Tunis , and Bro . F . Bou < 5 , of the Lodge Lien des Peuples at Paris . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Broadley

assumed the gavel as Installing Officier , and duly inducted the S . W ., Bro . Professor Souiller , Officer d'Academic , into the chair of K . S . The following brethren were then appointed and invested as the officers of the lodge for 1 SS 0-S 1 , viz ., Bros . Clement , S . W . ; Le Gallais , J . W . ; Barsotti , Treas . ; Audry , Sec ; Puliga , Interpreter ; Sessing , S . D . j Chaigne , J . D . ; Carriglio , D . of C . ; Bridger , Org . ; Marchand , Asst . Sec . ; Polinelly , Asst . D . of C . ;

Cassar , Delsol , and Pace , Stewards ; and Eymon , I yler . The W . M . received the congratulations of the Past Masters and visitors , and expressed his desire to uphold the prestige of the lodge . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Dr . Perini , the I . P . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren and visitors dined together at the Hotel Eymon , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

HOLIOWAY ' OINTMENT ASH PII . I . S . —In all outward complaints a desperate effort should be made to at mice remove these annoying ipiirmitics and of establishing a cure . The remarkable remedies di & covcred by Professor Holloway will satisfaetorilv accomplish this dtsirabfc result , without any ol those dangers or drawbacks which attend the old method ot treating ulcerative inflammations , scrofulous

affections , and scorbutic annoyances . lhc most tmirn invalids may use both the ointment anil pills with thc utmost safety with certain success , provided a moderate attention be bestowed o ' n their accompanying directions . Both the preparations 600 the , heal , and purify . The one assists the other most materially in effecting cures and renewing strength , by helping exhausted nature just when she needs such succour . —A DVT .

Literary, Art, And Antiquarian Notes.

Literary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes .

THE HEBREWS . —According to an estimate of the New York fonrnal of Commerce , the number of Hebrews in the world slight !} ' exceeds seven millions , distributed as follows : — Russia , 2 , G 2 i , ooo ; Austria , 1 , 475 , 000 ; Germany , 512 , 000 ; Turkey , 100 , 000 ; the Netherlands , 70 , 000 ; " Great Britian , fio . ooo ; France , 50 , 000 ; Italy ,

35 , 000 ; Spain and Portugal , 4000 ; Sweden and Norway , 2000 . There are half a million in the United States , of whom about 70 , 000 live in New York . In Asia there are about 200 , 000 , of whom 20 , 000 are in India and 25 , 000 in Palestine . Nearly 100 , 000 reside in Africa , the bulk of whom are to be found in Algiers .

BIRKBECK LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION . —This Institution , which was established by the late Dr . Birkbeck , and is thc parent of a large number of similar educational agencies now existing in all parts of the United Kingdom and the colonics , has issued its prospectus for next session . The evening classes , which are open to both sexes , include ancient and modern languages ,

natural , applied , and mental science , law , history , literature , art , music , & c . The progress of the Institution has been very remarkable , and the present building , notwithstanding alterations and additions , is no longer able to accommodate the members . Last year no fewer than 3600 students attended during the first term , and in order to meet the demand for increased space the Building Fund

Committee , of which Alderman Sir Thomas Dakin is Treasurer , invite contributions . Prince Leopold , the Corporation of London , several of the City Guilds , and a number of earnest friends of education have responded to the appeal , and it is hoped that the parent of the evening colleges and institutions now so common will before long be able to carry on its work in a building which will allow of its full development .

A CAMBRIDGE ZOOLOGICAL STATION . —Mr . A . C . Haddon , Demonstrator of Comparative Anatomy in the University of Cambridge , with the sanction of the authorities , instead of conducting his class as usual during the long Vacation at Cambridge , made the novel experiment last summer of taking it to the shores of Torbay , where he established a temporary zoological station on the principle

of that at Naples , whether he himself had formerly been sent by the University to study . The attempt was very successful , and will doubtless be repeated another year . It was found that in addition to the ordinary class-fee of one guinea , a fee of four guineas covered the expenses of the extemporised laboratory , which was sufficiently provided with the instruments and appliances requisite in the present

state of zoological stndy , as well as those of boat-hire for the dredging and surface-skimming excursions that formed the chief out-door work of the class , throughout the seven weeks of its stay ; while embryological and histological dissections , together with thc preparation and preservation of marine specimens for the University museum , afforded constant occupation at home . The books , mostly

monographs , needed for the determination and proper examination of the animals captured were supplied by the superintendent of the museum , Mr . J . W . Clark , and thc class received much valuable assistance from Mr . A . R . Hunt , whose intimate knowledge of the fauna of Torbay was freely placed at its disposal . —Nature . ROYAL SCHOOL OV MINES . —The prospectus of

this institution giving thc course of instruction for the session 1 SS 0-S 1 has been issued . The following courses of lectures will be delivered : —40 lectures on Inorganic Chcmistiy , by E . Frankland , D . C . L ., F . R . S ., commencing October 4 , 1 SS 0 ; 30 on Organic Chemistry , by E . Frankland , D . C . L ., F . R . S ., commencing January 17 , 1 SS 1 ; So on Biology , by T . H . Huxley , LL . D ., F . R . S ., commencing

October 4 , 1 SS 0 ; 3 G on Applied Mechanics , by 'I . M . Goodeve , M . A ., commencing October 4 ^ , 1 SS 0 ; Go on Physics , by F . Guthrie , F . R . S ., commencing November 23 , 1 SS 0 ; 50 on Metallurgy , by W . Chandler Roberts , F . R . S ., commencing October 4 ,. 1 SK 0 ; Go on Mining , by W . W . Smyth , M . A ., F . R . S ., commencing November S , 1 SS 0 ; 40 on Mineralogy , by W . W . Smyth , M . A ., F . R . S .,

commencing February 21 , 1 SS 1 ; 50 on Geology , by John W . Judd , F . R . S ., commencing February 14 , 1 SS 1 ; 20 on Mechanical Drawing , by . J . II . Edgar , M . A ., commencing October 9 , 1 SS 0 . The lectures on Chemistry , Physics , Mechanics , Biology , Geology , Metallurgy , and Mechanical Drawing are delivered at the Science Schools , South Kensington , where instruction is also given in the Chemical , Metallurgical , Physical , Biological , and Geological

Laboratories . The lectures on Mineralogy and Mining are given at the School of Mines , in Jermyn-street . The Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratories were opened for students on Friday , October 1 , 1 SS 0 . Detailed information , including syllabus of lectures and examination papers of last session , is given in the Official Prospectus ( price Gd ., by post 7 d . ) , which may be had on application at the Royal School of Mines , Jermyn-street , London , S ' . W . A DESERVED COMPLIMENT TO A LIVERPOOL

MUSICAL BROTHER . —A few days ago the Earl and Countess of Derb y gave a garden party at Knowsley , near Liverpool , at which the elite of the neighbourhood was present . The Countess , having heard of thc charming music produced by the " Fairy Bells" of Bro . Hargreaves Gill , Walton Lodge , 10 S 6 ( who had the honour of performing before the Prince of Wales at Croxtcth , and the Earl

of Lathom at Lathom House ) invited Bro . Gills presence on the special occasion . The "Bells" proved the most delightful section of the afternoon ' s entertainment , and the talented performer not only received the hearty congratulations of the distinguished company , but also a personal vote of thanks from the Countess of Derby , who expressed her delight with the fairy music . Several brethren who received their education at

the City of London School are engaged in starting a new lodge , to be called after the founder of that School , "The John Carpenter , " and to be held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The object of the promoters is to advance thc interests of Masonry among the old boys of that School .

LA . ST \ VEEK ' WRECKS . —There were thirty-five British and foreign wrecks reported during the past week , making a total of 970 for the present year , or a decrease 01 263 as compared with the corresponding' period of last year . The approximate value of property loss was £ 950 , 000 , including British , £ 730 , 000 .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

The Marquis of Londonderr 3 ' , K . P ., Sec , recently installed P . G . M . of Durham , has kindly consented to preside at the next ( S 3 rd ) Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , tobe ' held on the last Wednesday in June .

The Earl of Fife will preside at the 216 th anniversary festival of the Scottish Corporation of St . Andrew's Day , November 30 th . Bro Seymour Smith announces his benefit concert for this day ( Saturday ) , at the City of London College , Lcadenhall-street .

Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold will receive the freedom and livery of the Vintner ' s Company , of which the Lord Mayor is the Master , on Saturday , November Gth , at their Hall in Upper Thames-street . Bro . Martin , D . C . 8 79 , will work the Fifteen Sections at the Southwark Lodge of Instruction , at the Southwark Park Tavern , Bermondsy , on the 20 th October , inst ., to commence at 7 p . m ., assisted by Bro . Martin ,

W . M . ; Bro . Perkins , S . W . ; and Bro . Jackson , J . W . The ceremony of Installation will be rehearsed by Bro . Joseph Wright , P . M ., at the Royal Arthur Lodge of Instruction , No . 1360 , Prince's Head , York Road , Battersca , at the next meeting A meeting of the Creaton Lodge , No . 1781 , was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Thursday last . A report of the proceedings will appear in our

next . The annual select private Masonic Ball of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , will be held under the distinguished patronage of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Dep . G . M ., and Bro . Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott , G . J . W ., at the Town Hall , High-st ., Kensington , on Thursday , the 4 th of November . The whole of the

proceeds will be devoted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro ^ W . J . Murlis , 154 , Lancaster-road , W . is the Hon . Sec . of the Board of Stewards , of whom tickets may be obtained . Bro . His Royal Hi g hness the Duke of Connaught , G . P . W ., as ranger of Epping Forest , plants two memorial trees there this ( Saturday ) afternoon . His Royal Highness will be accompanied by the Duchess .

the Installation Meeting of the Alliance Lodge , No . 1827 , lakes place at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , on Wednesday the 3 rd prox . Bro . S . F . Littell is the W . M . elect .

We are asked to state that Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex , has left Richmond for Derbyshire , and will not return until the iStVi or 20 th proximo . The Installation Meeting of the Hemming Lodge 1 5 12 , will take place on Thursday next , 21 st inst ., when Bro . T . W . Ockendcn will be inducted in the Chair of

K . S . by Bro John Hammond , P . G . D . Middlesex . Bro . Professor Erasmus Wilson , desiring to make the obelisk builders better known to readers of all ages and classes , is , we are informed , writing a popular history of Ancient Egypt .

Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold has accepted the invitation of Mr . W . Bushbridge to deliver to the students of thc Metropoitan Drawing Classes thc Queenls prizes , awarded by the Science and Art Department . The Lord Mayor will preside , and the ceremony will probably take C lacc at the Guildhall about the first week in Novemer .

Bro . T . Beard presided at the dinner of the Water Committee of the Corporation at thc Guildhall Tavern on Monday last . Bro . John Gale was elected on Tuesday last on the Committee of the Homcrton Workhouse , in place of Mr . Fendick , deceased . Bro . Gale's services as guardian for twenty-five years were spoken of in the

highest terms . Bro . Dr . Hogg presided on Wednesday last at a quarterly concert of thc Scottish Corporation . Bro . C . W . Thompson , the Vacant Lands officer at Guildhall , who met with an accident by having his thumb shut in a carriage door , is , we are glad to sav .

much better . It need scarcely be said that the accident has caused Bro . Thompson much suffering . Bro . Thomas Beard was presented with a testimonial by the members of thc port of London Sanitary Committee on Tuesday last as a recognition of his valuable services when he was Chairman of the Committee . The chair was occupied by Bro . Deputy Fowler .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending Friday , October 22 , 18 S 0 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Encampments , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place , day , or month of meeting .

SATURDAY , OCTOBER 1 G . Consecration of the Carnarvon Chapter , 'No . 1572 , at the Albion , Aldersgate-st ., at 3 . Lodge 11 S 5 , Lewis , King ' s Arms , Wood Green , N . ,, 1 3 G 4 , Earl of Zetland , Old Town Hall , Hackney . ,, 1 G 41 , Crichton , S . M . H ., Camberwell .

<> l 73 3 > Kmg's Cross , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . Chap , 142 , St . Thomas ' s , Cannon-st . Hot . ,, 1194 , Royal Middlesex , Mitre Hot ., Hampton Ct . Mark 205 , Bcaconsfield , The Chequers , Walthamstow . „ 211 , Hammersmith , Windsor Castle Hot ., \ V > Hammersmith .

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Manchester , 17 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq ., at 8 . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd ., at 7 . Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-rd ., N ., at 8 . Eccleston , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico . Sphinx , Stirling Castle , Camberwell . Alexandra Palace . Masonic Club , Loughborough , at 7 . 30 .