Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

Bro . Colonel Stanley , M . P ., P . Z ., P . G . H ., has presented to the Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 , a handsome set of sceptres , as a memento of his year of office as First Principal . Bro . Lord Richard Grosvenor , M . P ., has consented to preside at a congratulatory banquet to Sir Hugh Owen in the month of November , in connection with the recent distinction conferred on him by Her Majesty .

Bro . the Hon . Stanley Matthews , Justice of thc Supreme Court of the United States , is about to present his entire collection of paintings to the Cincinnati Art Museum . At a Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Cornwall , held at Truro on Monday , R . VV . Bro . Sir Charles Brune Graves-Sawle was installed Provincial Grand Master , in

the p lace of the late Bro . Col . John W . Peard . Sir Nathaniel de Rothschild , Bart ., M . P ., Chairman of the London Committee for Promoting Education in Palestine , and his fellow-members , have purchased a plot of around in Jerusalem , upon which to erect larger classrooms and provide space for a playground . Bro . Charles Lomax Tiplady , of Blackburn ,

who was killed in the Blackburn railway accident , was buried on'Thursday , the nth inst ., a number of brethren following . Bro . Justice Cave on Tuesday commenced sittin"' at Judges' Chambers as vacation judge . Bro . tlie Hon . Samuel 15 . Dick , Grand Master of Masons of Pennsylvania , is a member of the Joint

Commission of Congress on the Yorktown Centennial Celebration , which will be celebrated on the field of Yorktown , Va ., October iSth . He is also one of the invited -uests , as Grand Master of Masons of Pennsylvania . On Tuesday the obelisk which has for so many years stood opposite Leman-street and Commercial-street , dividing the City from Whitechapel , was placed about a

hundred yards to a spot eastwards , in order to make room for increased and improved lighting-up of the locality . In 1 S 51 , at the exhibition in Hyde Park , this stone , which is one solid block of Sco t ch granite , was shown , and was considered to be a fine specimen of its kind . At the close of the exhibition the parish of St . Mary , Whitechapel , bought the stone . —Citv Press .

Bros . Jones and Barber will hold a race meeting for hacks , galloways , and ponies at their course , Buckhurst-hill , on Monday next . Bro . Sir Knight George O . T yler was elected Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of the State of Vermont , at the annual conclave , held at Burlington . Several influential gentlemen ( travellers ) on tlie

Brighton Railway have formed themselves into a Committee with a view of presenting to Bro . R . Pierpoint an apppropriate testimonial , in recognition of his assiduity , uniform attention , and general courtesy , during the twentytwo years he has faithfully discharged the arduous and responsible duties that have devolved upon him . Bro . R . Biddulp h Martin , M . P ., was present at the annual excursion of the . Tewkesbury Liberal Association .

Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton left London on Tuesday with his eldest son for Brussels , en route to the Lake of Lucerne , to spend a short and well-deserved holiday . Bro . Peter de Lande Long , his brother-in-law , also accompanies him .

IHE INNER TEMPLE GARDEN'S . — Fhe Inner Temple Gardens are open to thc public every evening between the hours of six and nine o ' clock . This privilege , however , will not be extended beyond the end of this month .

CELEBRATION' OF BELGIAN" INDEPENDENCE . — The fetes celebrating the Belgian Independence commence this year at Brussels on Sunday , the 2 int inst ., and comprise a regatta , horse races , rifle competition , free admission to the theatres , fireworks , illuminations , exhibition of fine arts , and an agricultural exhibition . The ceremony of installation will be worked in

the Whittington Lodge of Instruction , Nn . SG 2 , at the Red Lion , Poppin's Court , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 31 st inst ., by Bto . R . P . Tate , VV . M . S 62 , at eight o ' clock precisely . In recognition of hcr husband ' s political services jo the county of Kent , a division of which . he ' rcprescnted in I aiiiament for twenty-one years prior to his elevation to

the peerage as Baron Amherst , Lady Holmesdale iv . is , on 1 'riday , the 12 th inst ., at Linton Park , presented with a portrait of Bro . Lord Holmesdale , the work of Mr . Frank lloll , R . A ., and which has becn on view in the Grosvenor ( jallery during the London season . In honour of the occasion Lady Holmesdale gave a garden party at Linton ' ark , the rruests inrludinn- Earl Amhurst . Sir VV Hirl .

Uyhe , M . P . ; Mr . Akers Douglas , M . P . ; Sir E . Filmer , " I . ; and Major Ross , M . P . The presentation was made uy btr John Farnaby Lennard , Chairman of the Kent General Sessions , and both Lord and Lady Holmesdale acknowled ged the gift .

i-ather unpleasant tidings reached M . W . Bro . th ' v . *' cnderson during the session of Grand Lodac rough 1 the telegraphic columns of the daily press . It seems that on the night of the 13 th ult . his residence in sfnl ° V burglarised , and a quantity of valuables an 1 despatch stated that "the burglar ascended iiv ' tT 1 't'er 'n ''' c rear ° ^ "ie 'ICI"SC anc' Sa'nc ( I access nil-, t - att ' - i , e explored the house and collected a antity 0 f jewellery , and was about to make his exit

the - V " - ^ e a ° mi ; s' 1 " ^ A W S 'to .-l . n _ i and gave tlie V ' """' i lllL ' lnlrg ' | af escaped , fir » t gutting out upon dishn ra r '* aml t ,, en j " P'ng "if it to the ground , a w-is f ' , ' ftct - ! le , vus hare-fooled . On ( lie verandah aiid . il a * M diain ' aml on tnu strect amdes of lace , -imeii v ; , llla , jl cs . An entrance to the house was effected mav x .. ? T '" ' milar way- The thief is suspected and Pro „ . r . „ . ar v '" - " We trust the whole of the stolen P-nlsl ^ a ? bcen 'covered , and that the ( hief may he e -Iecl an'l punished for his crime— Keystone .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Mr . Henry Edwards , M . P . for Weymouth , lias offered to bear the expense of turning a large piece of land reclaimed from thebackwater into an ornamental recreation ground for that borough . The camp at Shoebnryness broke up on Friday ,

the 12 th inst ., thc first detachments marching out at . seven o ' clock . At nine the 2 nd Durham , the winners of the Queen's prize for the second year in succession , also left the camp , headed by their Colonel , Bro . the Marquis of Londondcrrv .

Nova Crcsarca Harmony Lodge , No . 2 , of Cincinnati , Ohio , is the wealthiest lodge in the world , its real estate and other , investments being worth halt a nffllion dollars . —Keystone . Bro . Howard Paul is on his way to America , where he hopes to pick up some attractive novelties for the

Alhambra . During his absence Mr . Sidney Alport , whom we are glad to see again to the fore , looks after business arrangements in his place . Thc corner-stone of a Normal College at Mitchell , Indiana , was laid by thc M . W . Grand Master Masons of Indiana , on the 2 Sth July last .

September 3 rd has been fixed this year lor Hospital Saturday . During the last seven years nearly £ 34 , 000 has bcen contributed to the various hospitals and dispensaries of London from this fund . Bro . Ralp h Guichard , of Walla Walla , has becn electcel . Grand Master of Masons of Washington Territory , and Bro . T . M . Reed has becn re-elected

Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge . Comp . David P . Mason , of Albany , has becn re-elected Grand High Frost of Royat Arch Masons of Oregon , and Bro . R . P . Earhart , of Salem , has becn vc-elcctcd Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter . — Voice of Masonry . Bro . Alderman Staples has printed in a volume his notes on St . Botolph's , Aldgersatc , which hc read at the opening of the garden in the churchyard . He has

distributed nearly 500 copies amongst the parishioners , a gift which is highly appreciated . Last Saturday the members of the Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society had a field excursion to VVest Giinstead , one of the most picturesque districts in Sussex , from which can be viewed the famous Clanctonbury Ring , and where is also situate the Sussex seat of Bro . Sir VV . ' VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P .

The Queen has been pleased lo confer the decoration of the Third Class of thc Royal Order of Victoria and Albert on Louisa Jane , Duchess of Abereorn . The Citizen states lhat Mr . Charles KetlleweU , of Armadale Castle , Isle of Skye , has given £ 10 , 000 to St . Bartholomew's Hospital , as a memorial of his late brother , who died of fever at Naples . The donor is one of the governors of the hospital .

Bro . G . S . Graham was rb-appoinlctl Prov . G . Organist of Middlesex at the last meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge . Bro . J . W . Benson manufactured the decorations worn by the Committee at the Guildhall Conversazione held on Friday of last week , which consisted of an enamelled Geneva cross , embellished with the City arms and monograms .

Ihe performances given b y Mr . John S . Clark at the Vaudeville came to an end last week , and Mr . Clark has already started for America . Bro . the Earl of Lathom and Lord Derby will visit Southport on September S , to open the new markets , which have bcen erected at a cost of £ 25 , 000 .

Bro . His Royal Highness Prince Leopold ( Duke of Albany ) has been pleased to signify to the hon . sec . ( T ) r . Farquhar Matheson ) his acceptance of the invitation of the Committee of Management to preside at thc 217 th anniversary festival of the Scottish Corporation , to be held on St . Andrew ' s Day , November 30 th next . Bro . F . B . Clialtcrlon has taken Sadler ' s Wells for the next season .

1 he drama written b y Bro . G . R . Suns for the Princess ' s is entitled The Lights of London , and is to be produced early next month . Bro . Col . Bake was presented with a handsome P . M . jewel , on the occasion of his leaving the county , by the members of the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 1151 , Tywardreath , bearing the following inscription : Presented to

Bro . Col . Samuel Graham Bake by the brethren ot the St . Andrew ' s Lodge , as a token of their affection and regard for his generosity to Ihe Masonic charities in general and to thc lodge in particular . Dated 11 th August , 1 SS 1 , A . L . 5 SS 1 . 'A magnificent jewel is lo be presented to Sir Vincent L . Hurlbut , Past Grand Master of Knights

Temp lars of the United States . The beautiful jewel is 4 . V inches in length ; the aureole , or blazing sun ray , 3 \ inches long , surmounted by the triple cross in the most exquisite red enamel , so clear and transparent as to show the fine gold carpet-cut figure upon the background , the cross nearly one quarter of an inch in thickness . At the junction of the cross angles are three diamonds of fine water ; these , with the chiseled lace-work on the borders of the cross , make a

brilliant showing . Between the cross and aureole , and branching from the cross angles , are the sword and sceptre of Knight Templarism , and these two are magnificently enamelled into colours—with black and red—with platinum visor to helmet sword hilt . All of these are artistically carved . The jewel is suspended by massive rings and small cross and crown trimmings to a sweep suspension of elaborately-carved lace-work , and the whole made of finest fold .

WHAT SHALL \ vr . Dni .-. i ; ? —No summer beverage so refreshing , so wholeaoiur-, none so delicious and grateful to the ta . stc , whan hot , tired , and thirsty , as a glass of Grant's Morclla Cherry Brandy taken with aerated waters or lemonade . Ask pointedly for it by name , as

substitutes and mixtures abound , report adulterations to the manufacturer , Thomas Grant , Distiller , Maidstone . Sold at the Crystal Palace , and by Bertram and Roberts eveiywhere , also at the clubs , the hotels , and all noted places of refreshment .

Masonic And General Tidings.

The number of patients under treatment at the National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart and Paralysis , Soho-square , for the week ending August the 13 th , was S 93 . The Ministerial Whitebait banquet took place

on Tuesday at the Trafalgar Hoiel , Greenwich , when fortyseven members of the Government sat down to dinner . Previous to the dinner there was a public presentation of an oak chair and an address to Mr . Gladstone by the Liberals of Greenwich .

The Rev . J . A . W ylie , LL . D ., author of the well-known "History of Protestantism , " published b y Messrs . Cassell , Fetter and Galpin , is a candidate for the post of Historiographer to the Queen for Scotland , vacant by the lamented death of Dr . Hill Burton . A fete of the Foresters' Society will be held at the Crystal Palace , on the 23 rd inst ., in aid of the Distress , Gift , and Asylum Funds , and the benevolent object of the promoters will , it is hoped , be appreciated by the public .

Bro . Henry Massey , P . M . 619 , was installed first VV . M . of the Gallery Lodge , No . 192 S , at the Brixton Mall , Acre Lane , Brixton , on Saturday last . The first Wardens are Bro . H . E . F . Bussey , S . VV ., and Bro . T . Minstrell , J . W .

Bro . George B . Van Saun , of Cedar Falls , has been elected Grand Master of Masons of Iowa , and Bro . T . S . Parvin , of Iowa City , has been elected Grand Secretary . The latest reports regarding the state of Bro . General Garfield are slightly more favourable . He has been able to take and retain some nourishment , and the condition of the wound is satisfactory .

Bro . Prince Leopold is expected to visit Dublin on the occasion of the meeting of the Social Science Congress in October . Bro . E . Edward Geflowski , of 13 , Brulon-street , VV ., has modelled a bust of Bro . Sir Frederick Roberts ,

for which he gave several sittings , and which is considered by himself , Lady Roberts , Bro . Sir J . Fayur , Lord George Hamilton , and others as the best and most life-like portrait they have seen . Bro . Geflowski is now engaged on a marble bust of Major-General Sir Louis Cavagiiari for the Great Hall , Christ ' s Hospital .

NEW FLOATING BATH ON THE THAMES . — After a considerable amount of correspondence and discussion it is stated that the Thames Conservancy Board has given permission for a floating bath to be erected in the river near Kingston Bridge , the concession being mainly due to the action of the Mayor and Corporation of

Kingston . Bro . E . M . Lott , P . M . 245 , 1765 , P . P . G . J . W . Jersey , P . P . G . O . Middlesex , P . P . G . O . Surrey , was installed Past Master of the Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 , at the Masonic Hall , Harewood House , High-street , Croydon . 'I he first Wardens arc Bros . Edwin Moss , S . W ., and Thcophilus T . Phillips , J . VV .

The meeting of tlie Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 G 77 , held at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , will be resumed on Thursday , September ist , at S . 30 p . m . Bro . Robert Blake , P . G . S . W ., was installed W . M . of the Baldwin Lodge , No . 130 . S , Dalton-in-Furness , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst .

l . ro . R . G . Stone was installed W . M . of the St . John and St . Paul ' s Lodge , No . 615 , Erith , on the 10 th inst . Bro . T . VV . Knight , P . M . Treas ., P . P . G . D . C , was the installing officer . Bro . Alexander Barclay was installed W . M . of the Dukeof Edinburgh Lodge , No . 11 S 2 , Liverpool , on the nth inst .

Ihe annual picnic of thc members of the Neptune Lodge was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at Llangollen . Bro . Locock Webb , Q . C , has removed from 5 , New Square , to 4 , Elm Court , Temple . Bro . the Earl Ferrers has left Brown ' s Hotel for Lincolnshire .

Bro . Lord Sherborne has left Pulteney Hotel for Malmsbury . Mrs . Elizabeth Letheb y has left the sum of £ 1000 to the London Hospital , Whitechapel , where her husband was fot many years Professor of Chemistry , to form an annual scholarship to be awarded to ttie best pupil in Chemistry .

The City and Guilds of London Institute for the Advancement of Technical Education has , according to the City Press , arranged for a winter course of lectures , including laboratory and workshop instruction , at the temporary class-room of the Institute , Cowpcr-strect , F : nsbury , commencing on October 4 . There will also be evening trade classes , transferred from the Artisans' Institute . Among the lecturers will be Professor W . E . Ayrton , F . R . S ., and Professor H . E . Armstrong , F . R . S .

There is some probability that the Prince of Wales will visit Chatsworth before the shooting season terminates . Should His Royal Highness do so , he will , it is believed , open the new wing of the Derbyshire Hospital at Buxton .

Ihe first of a series of meetings in connection with the We _ t of England Sunday School Union was held at the Congregation Church , Bridgwater , on Wednesday . Every one brought bunches of ( lowers or fruit for distribution among the sick in the hospitals nnd infirmaries

It is believed that thc Queen , having bcen recommended hy her medical advisers to take a sea trip , will , instead of travelling by rail to Scotland , after leaving the Isle of Wight on the 22 nd inst ., proceed to Ihe north in the yacht Victoria and Albert .

Six soldiers of the 66 th Regiment were on Wednesday presented with medals by the Oueen , at Osborne , for bravery on the field of battle , in the presence of the whole regiment . As the Queen pinnedjthe medals on ^ their breasts she addressed a few encouraging words to each , applauding their courage in the hour of battle .