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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
The usual New Year's Entertainment to the Old Folks at Croydon will take place on Wednesday , the 3 rd January . Bro . the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire , who have been entertaining a numerous party of guests at Hardwick Hall , will spend Christmas at Chatsworth . Bro . Wm . A . Baskcomb was admitted an Associate of the Community of St . Peter after Evensong on the Sth inst ., in the Private Chapel of St . Peter's Home , at Maybury , Woking .
Bro . Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild , M . P ., left London on Wednesday on a yachting tour in the Mediterranean , and , as he will be absent from England for some weeks , has paired till the 16 th February . It is satisfactory to hear that the Princess of Wales , who was detained last week at Sandringham by an attack of illness , which ultimately proved to be influenza , has been
progressing favourably , and we trust that her progress towards recovery may be continued . The first-class Dattle-ship Resolution . which isin all respects larger than the unfortunate Victoria , iailed for the Mediterranean , on Monday , among her forces being Lord Gillford , son of Admiral the Earl of Clanwilliam and flag-lieutenant of the late Admiral Sir George Tryon .
We regret to hear that Bro . Sir George Elliot , Bart ., Prov . Grand Master of South Wales ( East Division ) is lying in a critical condition of health at his residence in Portland-place . He was seriously ill during his recent visit to Newport ( Mon . ) J and his journey to London since has greatly aggravated his case . The Gresham Committee f of the }|| Royal . Exchange
have commissioned Mr . R . W . Macbeth to paint a picture commemorative of the opening of the Exchange by her Majesty . The picture will occupy one of the panels , and the cost will be defrayed by Mr . Deputy Snowdon , who has generously undertaken to do so . The Queen , accompanied by Princess Henry of
Battenberg and her children and escorted as far as the station by Prince Henry , left Windsor Castle for Osborne on Monday , travelling by the London and South-Western system vid Basingstoke to Gosport , whence they embarked for Cowes . Prince Henry will join the Queen and Princess before the end of the week .
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sir Philip Currie , G . C . B ., to be Her Majesty ' s Ambassador at Constantinople , in succession to Sir Clare Ford , who has taken the place of the late Lord Vivian , as Ambassador of Rome . Sir Pnilip has been Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affiairs s nee 1 SS 9 , and is well conversant with the Eastern Question in all its various phases .
The annual assault-at-arms an d distribution of prizes in connection with the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers was held at Chelsea Town Hall oh Tuesday evening under the presidency of the Earl of Cadngan . A very encouraging statement was made by Col . Gray as to the efficiency of the Corps , and Major-General Lord Methuen having presented the Volunteers' Decoration to Major Todd , the prizes were distributed by the Countess of Cadogan .
The distribution of prizes to the successful pupils of the Birkbeck Institution took place under the presidency of Bro . Lord Mayor Tyler , among those present to witness the interesting function being Lord Reay , who congratulated the management on the progress . of the Institution ; Lord Playfair , who distributed the prizes ; Lord Northbrook , who moved the thanks of the meeting to Ijjrd Playfair for his kindess in attending ; and many others who are interested in the progress of this excellent Institute .
The Duke of Cambridge made his half-yearly inspection of the Royal Military College , Sandhurs 1 , on Saturday last . His Royal Highness was accompanied by Col . Viscount Downe , A . D . C , Bro . Lieut .-Gen . Sir R . Gipps ';( MiIitary Secretary ) , and other officers , and was met on his arrival at
the College by the Governor , Lieut .-Gen . E . H . Clive , the Duke of Connaught being also present . The Cadets went through their duties satisfactorily , and were complimente I by the Duke , who returned to town , after lunching with the Governor .
The Metropolitan Hospital Kingsland-road , N . E ., is situated in the heart of the poor and densely-populated district of Shoreditch , Haggerston , Hackney , Bethnal Green , Hoxton , Dalston and De Beauvoir Town , it receives a very large number of accidents and casualties of all kinds , and the demands made on its resources , medical and surgical , are incessant and urgent . That the hospital is
needed in its present position is shown by the fact that both the in and out-patients have been steadily on the increase for several years past , the numbers treated last year being in-patients 894 , out-patients' attendances 71 , 754 . In spite of this good work the Committee this year were obliged to obtain £ 4000 on mortgage , as the adverse balance of £ 3051 on January 1 st , 1892 had increased at the end of the
year to £ 5531 . It is deplorable that the work of the Charity should be crippled for lack of funds , owing to which several beds have had to be closed , leaving only 54 now available for in-patients , although there is accommodation for 1 G 0 . Many urgent cases have ,. therefore , constantly to be refused admission , and unless money is immediately
forthcoming , it will be necessary to still further reduce the number of beds . We are sure that the public will readily respond to the Committee ' s urgent appeal for help , and contributions should be forwaided to the Secretary at the hospital , or to the bankers , Messrs . Glyn , Mills & Co ., G 7 , Lombard-street , E . C .
"A FhliM , IN Dttu is better than a friend in need , " states the new version of the old proverb . A friend in deed is of substantial services , whilst the friend in ne d expects be efits it is not always convenient to confe * . A friend in deed always turns up ; it the right moment with kindly aid , and at Christmastide he
is especially active , showing that hiB wish for p'ace on eafth and eood-will towards men is heartily sincere . The proprietor of llolloway s I'i . ls and Ointment is a friend in deed to humanity . Their merits are known thi ( nilhout the world , and at this seat on Ihey j-reveiit or cure influenza , rheumatics , and alt complaints of the chest , throat and stomach .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . the Marquis and Marchioness of Zetland will entertain a numerous party of guests at their seat , Aske Hall , New Richmond ( Yorks . ) , during Christmas week . An excellent likeness of Bro . Dr . Pigott , D . CL . » P . A . G . D . C , appears in this week ' s Illustrated Church News , and another with ah interview with the Doctor in the
Charity Record . After the regular meeting of the New Temple Preceptory , No . 117 , of Knights Templar , held at the Inns of Court Hotel on the 14 th inst ., the priory of Knights ol Malta was opened , and several candidates were installed , the ceremony being ably rendered by Sir Knight Major T . W . Richardson , the E . Prior .
Brethren are invited to send for the list of Masonic Books published at the office of the Freemason . Many works of interest both to the Masonic student and general reader have recently been added , and the publisher will gladly forward a copy to any address on receipt of a post-card .
Two vetetan military officers have recently died , namely , General Charles Elmhirst , C . B ., who entered the service in 1 S 35 , and took part in the first Afghan War , the Crimean War , and the Indian Mutiny ; and Lieut . Gen . W . Wilby , C . B ., who saw active service in the Crimean and the Abyssinian Expedition , under Gen . Sir Robert Napier , afterwards Lord Napier , of Magdala .
•Members of the Middlesex County Council had an opportunity at their meeting on Thursday of viewing the wedding present of the shire to the Duke and Duchess of York , which had been placed in one of the committee rooms at the Guildhall , Westminster . It consists of a silver dinner service of 13 pieces , which had belonged to the Spanish Ambassador in this country in 1791 .
The Worshipful Company of Paviors and their friends held a meeting o n Monday evening , in the Butchers' Hall , which was kindly lent them for the occasion , for the purpose of taking steps to organise arrangements for the technical training in the art of paving . The chair was occupied by the W . Master , who was supported by the Past Master and Upper Warden , Bro . Deputy Rose-Innes and many of the Court and Livery of the Company .
General reeret is felt at the death from typhoid fever of M r . T . C . Edwards Moss , who signalised himself on so many occasions in the aquatic world . The deceased was one of the best oarsmen that Eton and Oxford have produced . Four years in succession he rowed against
Cambridge , in two of which Oxford won , while Cambridge was victorious in one of the remaining years , while in the other the race resulted in a dead-heat . At Henley , in 1 S 77 and 1 S 7 S , he won the Diamond Sculls twice , and the Silver Goblets , with W . A . Ellison , once .
THE OLDEST FREEMASON . —Bro . _ the Rev . Sir John Warren Hayes , of Bearwood , Berkshire , is supposed to be the oldest Freemason in England . The reverend baronet was initiated in 1819 , the year the Queen and the Duke Of Cambridge were born , and consequently he has been 74
years a member of the Masonic Order . He was made a Grand Chaplain by the late Earl of Zetland in 1 S 44 . There are only two brethren living of senior standing as Grand Officers , namely , the Moolvie Mahomed Ismael Khan , who was Senior Grand Warden in 1 S 3 C , and the Chevalier Bernard Hebeler , who filled the same office in i 8 j <> .
The Registrar-General ' s returns for last week show that in London the mortality from influenza , diphtheria , and diseases of the respiratory organs is either on the increase or considerably above the average . Influenza caused 1 C 4 deaths as against 127 on the preceding week ; diphtheria was responsible for S 5 deaths , or more than double the averace ; while 711 deaths arose from diseases affecting the
respiratory organs , showing a decline of 130 from the previous week , but still showing an excess on the average of 254 . The death rate from all cases was 29 ' 1 , or two less than the week before , and for the 33 principal towns in England aud Wales aG-G A numerous deputation from the Principality of Wales waited upon the Duke and Duchess of York , at York House , St . James ' s , on Saturday last for the purpose of
presenting their Koyal Highnesses with the wedding gift of the Welsh people . The deputation included Lord Aberdare , Mr . Lewis Morris , Bro . Sir David Evans , Mr . R . Davis , M . P . ; Mr . A . Thomas , M . P . ; Sir G . Osborne Morgan , M . P . ; Bro . Col . Cornwallis West , and others . The Duke thanked them for their kindly gift , which consisted of a huge centre-piece of solid gold and silver from the Welsh mountains , measuring five feet long and two feet high , and weighing 3000 ounces .
The points of the Christmas attractions at the Aquariam for the holidays are : The French Fair , Adelina Antonio ' s mid-air feats , the boxing bear and boxing kangaroo , Florenz troupe of Italian acrobats , Prince Rivalli ' s wonderful fire feats , the great dive through the roof , wonderful high wire feats by Delvantis Levenes and others , the Japanese Chryokichis and wife , walking on drawn swords , Sullivan lifting a horse , carriage , and four people , and in
fact the following turns will give some idea of the resources of the Aquarium management . Here are pantominists , performing animals , gymnasts , serio-comics , acrobats , prestidgitateurs . leg maniacs , solo instrumentalists , danseuses , jugglers , contortionists , monkey performers , sword walkers , strong men , sketch comedians , stage tank performers , funambulists , salamanders , ventriloquists , pedestal dancers , clog boot dancers , mid-air and high rope artistes , the three champion divers of the world , and the gigantic French Fair .
CANCER HOSPITAL ( FREE ) , FULHA . M-ROAD , S . W . — We desire to draw the attention of our readers to the claims of this valuable special hospital on their support . Founded in 1851 , its work has gone on increasing year by year . During last year there were 811 new in-patients , and 12 S 9 new out-patients , whilst some 9279 visits of new and old out-patients were made during the same period . Within
the last 12 months several important additions have been made to this hospital , involving a considerable outlay , including the erection of a chapel , relaying the fbors of four wards with teak , building a kitchen , nurses' . bed-room and bath-room for the isolation wards , providing additional sleeping accommodation for the nurses , and making certain
sanitary alteratons in the hospital . Unfortunately the continued increase in the number of patients is a source of corresponding increase in the expenditure . The Secretary , Mr . W . H . Hughes , will be glad to receive contributions to meet this , and we would strongly urge those benevolent persons who may be disposed to hel p in this good work to send their donations to him .
Masonic And General Tidings
The Worshipful Company of Lonners , of which H . Sotheran , Esq ., is master , will hold | a Court dinner at Stationers' Hall , on Monday , 15 th January , to meet the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs . The " Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket Book , " which must be indispensable to earnest members of the Craft , is issued by Mr . George Kenning , of Great Queen-street . Morninir Post .
The Speaker of the House of Commons , who has been unable to fulfil his duties for several days past by an attack of influenza , has been reported to be not quite so well as in the earlier part of the week , owing mainly to the weakness from which he suffers .
The Emperor William of Germany has sent a present of 250 marks out of his privy purse to the official who gave the notice to the authorities which led to the arrest of the two French officers who have just been condemned as spies by the Imperial High Court of Justica at Leipsig .
Bro . Lieut . R . J . Wishart , P . M . 17 S 9 , P . Z . 407 , and '/ .. 515 , was elected , on the nth inst ., W . M . of the Zetland Lodge , No . 515 , Malta . His Masonic friends , of which there are a number in South London , will be pleased to hear of the election . Plenty of work is in store for Bro . Wishart , several candidates were proposed for initiation , as also brethren for joining .
Many of our readers have heard with much regret of the serious illness , from pneumonia following influenza , of Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . We are glad to say , however , that during the past week a decided improvement has taken place , and , from enquiries made this ( Friday ) morning , we hear that the patient is able to sit up in bed , and is making rapid progress towards recovery . The doctor ' s genial presence has been greatly missed in Masonic circles lately .
The marriage of the Hon . Norman M . Sinclair , brother and heir-presumptive of the Earl of Caithness , with Lilian , second daughter of Mr . Higford , of Eaton-place , was celebrated in St . Peter ' s Church , Eaton-square , on Thursday . The Archdeacon of London officiated , assisted by
the Hon . and Rev . Charles A . Sinclair , brother of the bridegroom . Mr . Higford gave his daughter away . The Earl of Caithness was best man , and the two bridesmaids were Lady Mary Sinclair , sister of the bridegroom , and Miss Katherine Higford , sister of the bride .
Bro . Samuel Lewis , of Aldersgate-street , has been the recipient of a very gratifying testimonial from the sergeants and constables of the City of London Police as a mark of esteem an i a token of their gratitude for the efforts made by Bro . Lewis to secure for them an increase of pay , and for other services rendered . Tne testimonial took the form of
a handsome silver cup , which will doubtless always be a pleasant reminder of successful efforts made to benefit a most deserving and popular body of men . In connection with this event a portrait of Bro . Lewis has been taken by the London Stereoscopic Society , of Cheapside and Regentstreet . Bro . Lewis is a member of the William Shurmur Lodge , No . 2374 .
We regret to record the death , at his residence , Danebury , New Maiden , Surrey , of Bro . Harry Monyns Hartcup , the youngest son of Mr . Hartcup , J . P ., of Upland Hall , Bungay , which occurred rather suddenly on Tuesday , the 1 ah inst ., from typhoid fever , following upon an attack of influenza . Bro . H . M . Hartcup was admitted a solicitor
in the year 1 S 87 , and was in practice with Mr . H . N . Davis , Fitzalan House , Arundel-street , Strand , under the style of Hartcup and Davis . He was a Past Master of the Waveney Lodge , No . 929 , Bungay . Our deceased brother was unmarried , and was 42 years of age . The body was interred in Ditchingham Churchyard .
The Victoria Hospital for Children is one of those peculiar institutions that calls forth all the sympathy of which , we trust , every human b ing has a share , and it scarcely needs the promptings of a season of tenderness and pity , such as Christmas brings forth , to enforce its claims . The many demands on the generosity of the public at this season are manifest , and we feel sure that the children will njt be overlooked . The noble work done by this institution
is evidenced by the tact that since it was founded in 1866 , 629 , 711 out-patients and 13 , 210 in-patients have been treated . It will be remembered in connection with this institution that , in June of last year , a convalescent home was opened at Broadstairs , the ceremony being performed by her Royal Highness the Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lome , who both expressed their gratification not only that a convalescent home had been established , but at the great work which the hospital was performing .
Dr . Barnardo ' s " Night and Day " for December has a well-varied , list of contents , and appeals to every class of readers at this Christmas season . " The Message of the Bells : A True Tale of Christmas , " occupies the place of honour . It is a touching and instructive story of the rescue of a girl waif some time ago from the lowest district of East End slumdom . Its moral is pointed and its lesson brought
to date b y the record of a painful tragedy reported in the press only a year ago . So long as such cases can be referred to there is work and to spare for Homes such as Dr . Barnardo ' s . The " Personal Notes " are filled with rescue cases , illustrated from realistic photographs . The story of Harry Jeffries shows to ] demonstration what splendid opportunitcs the Institutions open up to
wellbehaved lads , however sunken may have been their original surroundings . Dr . Barnardo vigorously protests against a recent paragraph in the English press reporting a presentment on the part of a grand jury in Manitoba distinctly directed against the Emigration work of the Homes . " As a matter of incontrovertible fact , " he states on official authority , "less than two per cent , of all our young emigrants are failures , and only a fraction of one per cent .
has been added to the vicious or criminal population of Canada . " A curious little calculation indicates that the Canadian emigrants already sent out by the Homes consume some £ 120 , 000 worth of British goods per annum ! The Homes at present shelter nearly 5000 boys and girls . Such a family demands very special remembrance at this Christmas season on the part of sympathisers all over the United Kingdom .
Twelfth Annual Edition of Explanatory Bipk , sent gratis and post free , gives reliable information hoiv to make money quickly by Stocks and Shares . Highest and lowest Erices for past years . —Address , G . Evans and Co ., Stockrokers , 11 , Poultry , London , E . C
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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
The usual New Year's Entertainment to the Old Folks at Croydon will take place on Wednesday , the 3 rd January . Bro . the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire , who have been entertaining a numerous party of guests at Hardwick Hall , will spend Christmas at Chatsworth . Bro . Wm . A . Baskcomb was admitted an Associate of the Community of St . Peter after Evensong on the Sth inst ., in the Private Chapel of St . Peter's Home , at Maybury , Woking .
Bro . Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild , M . P ., left London on Wednesday on a yachting tour in the Mediterranean , and , as he will be absent from England for some weeks , has paired till the 16 th February . It is satisfactory to hear that the Princess of Wales , who was detained last week at Sandringham by an attack of illness , which ultimately proved to be influenza , has been
progressing favourably , and we trust that her progress towards recovery may be continued . The first-class Dattle-ship Resolution . which isin all respects larger than the unfortunate Victoria , iailed for the Mediterranean , on Monday , among her forces being Lord Gillford , son of Admiral the Earl of Clanwilliam and flag-lieutenant of the late Admiral Sir George Tryon .
We regret to hear that Bro . Sir George Elliot , Bart ., Prov . Grand Master of South Wales ( East Division ) is lying in a critical condition of health at his residence in Portland-place . He was seriously ill during his recent visit to Newport ( Mon . ) J and his journey to London since has greatly aggravated his case . The Gresham Committee f of the }|| Royal . Exchange
have commissioned Mr . R . W . Macbeth to paint a picture commemorative of the opening of the Exchange by her Majesty . The picture will occupy one of the panels , and the cost will be defrayed by Mr . Deputy Snowdon , who has generously undertaken to do so . The Queen , accompanied by Princess Henry of
Battenberg and her children and escorted as far as the station by Prince Henry , left Windsor Castle for Osborne on Monday , travelling by the London and South-Western system vid Basingstoke to Gosport , whence they embarked for Cowes . Prince Henry will join the Queen and Princess before the end of the week .
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sir Philip Currie , G . C . B ., to be Her Majesty ' s Ambassador at Constantinople , in succession to Sir Clare Ford , who has taken the place of the late Lord Vivian , as Ambassador of Rome . Sir Pnilip has been Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affiairs s nee 1 SS 9 , and is well conversant with the Eastern Question in all its various phases .
The annual assault-at-arms an d distribution of prizes in connection with the South Middlesex Rifle Volunteers was held at Chelsea Town Hall oh Tuesday evening under the presidency of the Earl of Cadngan . A very encouraging statement was made by Col . Gray as to the efficiency of the Corps , and Major-General Lord Methuen having presented the Volunteers' Decoration to Major Todd , the prizes were distributed by the Countess of Cadogan .
The distribution of prizes to the successful pupils of the Birkbeck Institution took place under the presidency of Bro . Lord Mayor Tyler , among those present to witness the interesting function being Lord Reay , who congratulated the management on the progress . of the Institution ; Lord Playfair , who distributed the prizes ; Lord Northbrook , who moved the thanks of the meeting to Ijjrd Playfair for his kindess in attending ; and many others who are interested in the progress of this excellent Institute .
The Duke of Cambridge made his half-yearly inspection of the Royal Military College , Sandhurs 1 , on Saturday last . His Royal Highness was accompanied by Col . Viscount Downe , A . D . C , Bro . Lieut .-Gen . Sir R . Gipps ';( MiIitary Secretary ) , and other officers , and was met on his arrival at
the College by the Governor , Lieut .-Gen . E . H . Clive , the Duke of Connaught being also present . The Cadets went through their duties satisfactorily , and were complimente I by the Duke , who returned to town , after lunching with the Governor .
The Metropolitan Hospital Kingsland-road , N . E ., is situated in the heart of the poor and densely-populated district of Shoreditch , Haggerston , Hackney , Bethnal Green , Hoxton , Dalston and De Beauvoir Town , it receives a very large number of accidents and casualties of all kinds , and the demands made on its resources , medical and surgical , are incessant and urgent . That the hospital is
needed in its present position is shown by the fact that both the in and out-patients have been steadily on the increase for several years past , the numbers treated last year being in-patients 894 , out-patients' attendances 71 , 754 . In spite of this good work the Committee this year were obliged to obtain £ 4000 on mortgage , as the adverse balance of £ 3051 on January 1 st , 1892 had increased at the end of the
year to £ 5531 . It is deplorable that the work of the Charity should be crippled for lack of funds , owing to which several beds have had to be closed , leaving only 54 now available for in-patients , although there is accommodation for 1 G 0 . Many urgent cases have ,. therefore , constantly to be refused admission , and unless money is immediately
forthcoming , it will be necessary to still further reduce the number of beds . We are sure that the public will readily respond to the Committee ' s urgent appeal for help , and contributions should be forwaided to the Secretary at the hospital , or to the bankers , Messrs . Glyn , Mills & Co ., G 7 , Lombard-street , E . C .
"A FhliM , IN Dttu is better than a friend in need , " states the new version of the old proverb . A friend in deed is of substantial services , whilst the friend in ne d expects be efits it is not always convenient to confe * . A friend in deed always turns up ; it the right moment with kindly aid , and at Christmastide he
is especially active , showing that hiB wish for p'ace on eafth and eood-will towards men is heartily sincere . The proprietor of llolloway s I'i . ls and Ointment is a friend in deed to humanity . Their merits are known thi ( nilhout the world , and at this seat on Ihey j-reveiit or cure influenza , rheumatics , and alt complaints of the chest , throat and stomach .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . the Marquis and Marchioness of Zetland will entertain a numerous party of guests at their seat , Aske Hall , New Richmond ( Yorks . ) , during Christmas week . An excellent likeness of Bro . Dr . Pigott , D . CL . » P . A . G . D . C , appears in this week ' s Illustrated Church News , and another with ah interview with the Doctor in the
Charity Record . After the regular meeting of the New Temple Preceptory , No . 117 , of Knights Templar , held at the Inns of Court Hotel on the 14 th inst ., the priory of Knights ol Malta was opened , and several candidates were installed , the ceremony being ably rendered by Sir Knight Major T . W . Richardson , the E . Prior .
Brethren are invited to send for the list of Masonic Books published at the office of the Freemason . Many works of interest both to the Masonic student and general reader have recently been added , and the publisher will gladly forward a copy to any address on receipt of a post-card .
Two vetetan military officers have recently died , namely , General Charles Elmhirst , C . B ., who entered the service in 1 S 35 , and took part in the first Afghan War , the Crimean War , and the Indian Mutiny ; and Lieut . Gen . W . Wilby , C . B ., who saw active service in the Crimean and the Abyssinian Expedition , under Gen . Sir Robert Napier , afterwards Lord Napier , of Magdala .
•Members of the Middlesex County Council had an opportunity at their meeting on Thursday of viewing the wedding present of the shire to the Duke and Duchess of York , which had been placed in one of the committee rooms at the Guildhall , Westminster . It consists of a silver dinner service of 13 pieces , which had belonged to the Spanish Ambassador in this country in 1791 .
The Worshipful Company of Paviors and their friends held a meeting o n Monday evening , in the Butchers' Hall , which was kindly lent them for the occasion , for the purpose of taking steps to organise arrangements for the technical training in the art of paving . The chair was occupied by the W . Master , who was supported by the Past Master and Upper Warden , Bro . Deputy Rose-Innes and many of the Court and Livery of the Company .
General reeret is felt at the death from typhoid fever of M r . T . C . Edwards Moss , who signalised himself on so many occasions in the aquatic world . The deceased was one of the best oarsmen that Eton and Oxford have produced . Four years in succession he rowed against
Cambridge , in two of which Oxford won , while Cambridge was victorious in one of the remaining years , while in the other the race resulted in a dead-heat . At Henley , in 1 S 77 and 1 S 7 S , he won the Diamond Sculls twice , and the Silver Goblets , with W . A . Ellison , once .
THE OLDEST FREEMASON . —Bro . _ the Rev . Sir John Warren Hayes , of Bearwood , Berkshire , is supposed to be the oldest Freemason in England . The reverend baronet was initiated in 1819 , the year the Queen and the Duke Of Cambridge were born , and consequently he has been 74
years a member of the Masonic Order . He was made a Grand Chaplain by the late Earl of Zetland in 1 S 44 . There are only two brethren living of senior standing as Grand Officers , namely , the Moolvie Mahomed Ismael Khan , who was Senior Grand Warden in 1 S 3 C , and the Chevalier Bernard Hebeler , who filled the same office in i 8 j <> .
The Registrar-General ' s returns for last week show that in London the mortality from influenza , diphtheria , and diseases of the respiratory organs is either on the increase or considerably above the average . Influenza caused 1 C 4 deaths as against 127 on the preceding week ; diphtheria was responsible for S 5 deaths , or more than double the averace ; while 711 deaths arose from diseases affecting the
respiratory organs , showing a decline of 130 from the previous week , but still showing an excess on the average of 254 . The death rate from all cases was 29 ' 1 , or two less than the week before , and for the 33 principal towns in England aud Wales aG-G A numerous deputation from the Principality of Wales waited upon the Duke and Duchess of York , at York House , St . James ' s , on Saturday last for the purpose of
presenting their Koyal Highnesses with the wedding gift of the Welsh people . The deputation included Lord Aberdare , Mr . Lewis Morris , Bro . Sir David Evans , Mr . R . Davis , M . P . ; Mr . A . Thomas , M . P . ; Sir G . Osborne Morgan , M . P . ; Bro . Col . Cornwallis West , and others . The Duke thanked them for their kindly gift , which consisted of a huge centre-piece of solid gold and silver from the Welsh mountains , measuring five feet long and two feet high , and weighing 3000 ounces .
The points of the Christmas attractions at the Aquariam for the holidays are : The French Fair , Adelina Antonio ' s mid-air feats , the boxing bear and boxing kangaroo , Florenz troupe of Italian acrobats , Prince Rivalli ' s wonderful fire feats , the great dive through the roof , wonderful high wire feats by Delvantis Levenes and others , the Japanese Chryokichis and wife , walking on drawn swords , Sullivan lifting a horse , carriage , and four people , and in
fact the following turns will give some idea of the resources of the Aquarium management . Here are pantominists , performing animals , gymnasts , serio-comics , acrobats , prestidgitateurs . leg maniacs , solo instrumentalists , danseuses , jugglers , contortionists , monkey performers , sword walkers , strong men , sketch comedians , stage tank performers , funambulists , salamanders , ventriloquists , pedestal dancers , clog boot dancers , mid-air and high rope artistes , the three champion divers of the world , and the gigantic French Fair .
CANCER HOSPITAL ( FREE ) , FULHA . M-ROAD , S . W . — We desire to draw the attention of our readers to the claims of this valuable special hospital on their support . Founded in 1851 , its work has gone on increasing year by year . During last year there were 811 new in-patients , and 12 S 9 new out-patients , whilst some 9279 visits of new and old out-patients were made during the same period . Within
the last 12 months several important additions have been made to this hospital , involving a considerable outlay , including the erection of a chapel , relaying the fbors of four wards with teak , building a kitchen , nurses' . bed-room and bath-room for the isolation wards , providing additional sleeping accommodation for the nurses , and making certain
sanitary alteratons in the hospital . Unfortunately the continued increase in the number of patients is a source of corresponding increase in the expenditure . The Secretary , Mr . W . H . Hughes , will be glad to receive contributions to meet this , and we would strongly urge those benevolent persons who may be disposed to hel p in this good work to send their donations to him .
Masonic And General Tidings
The Worshipful Company of Lonners , of which H . Sotheran , Esq ., is master , will hold | a Court dinner at Stationers' Hall , on Monday , 15 th January , to meet the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs . The " Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket Book , " which must be indispensable to earnest members of the Craft , is issued by Mr . George Kenning , of Great Queen-street . Morninir Post .
The Speaker of the House of Commons , who has been unable to fulfil his duties for several days past by an attack of influenza , has been reported to be not quite so well as in the earlier part of the week , owing mainly to the weakness from which he suffers .
The Emperor William of Germany has sent a present of 250 marks out of his privy purse to the official who gave the notice to the authorities which led to the arrest of the two French officers who have just been condemned as spies by the Imperial High Court of Justica at Leipsig .
Bro . Lieut . R . J . Wishart , P . M . 17 S 9 , P . Z . 407 , and '/ .. 515 , was elected , on the nth inst ., W . M . of the Zetland Lodge , No . 515 , Malta . His Masonic friends , of which there are a number in South London , will be pleased to hear of the election . Plenty of work is in store for Bro . Wishart , several candidates were proposed for initiation , as also brethren for joining .
Many of our readers have heard with much regret of the serious illness , from pneumonia following influenza , of Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . We are glad to say , however , that during the past week a decided improvement has taken place , and , from enquiries made this ( Friday ) morning , we hear that the patient is able to sit up in bed , and is making rapid progress towards recovery . The doctor ' s genial presence has been greatly missed in Masonic circles lately .
The marriage of the Hon . Norman M . Sinclair , brother and heir-presumptive of the Earl of Caithness , with Lilian , second daughter of Mr . Higford , of Eaton-place , was celebrated in St . Peter ' s Church , Eaton-square , on Thursday . The Archdeacon of London officiated , assisted by
the Hon . and Rev . Charles A . Sinclair , brother of the bridegroom . Mr . Higford gave his daughter away . The Earl of Caithness was best man , and the two bridesmaids were Lady Mary Sinclair , sister of the bridegroom , and Miss Katherine Higford , sister of the bride .
Bro . Samuel Lewis , of Aldersgate-street , has been the recipient of a very gratifying testimonial from the sergeants and constables of the City of London Police as a mark of esteem an i a token of their gratitude for the efforts made by Bro . Lewis to secure for them an increase of pay , and for other services rendered . Tne testimonial took the form of
a handsome silver cup , which will doubtless always be a pleasant reminder of successful efforts made to benefit a most deserving and popular body of men . In connection with this event a portrait of Bro . Lewis has been taken by the London Stereoscopic Society , of Cheapside and Regentstreet . Bro . Lewis is a member of the William Shurmur Lodge , No . 2374 .
We regret to record the death , at his residence , Danebury , New Maiden , Surrey , of Bro . Harry Monyns Hartcup , the youngest son of Mr . Hartcup , J . P ., of Upland Hall , Bungay , which occurred rather suddenly on Tuesday , the 1 ah inst ., from typhoid fever , following upon an attack of influenza . Bro . H . M . Hartcup was admitted a solicitor
in the year 1 S 87 , and was in practice with Mr . H . N . Davis , Fitzalan House , Arundel-street , Strand , under the style of Hartcup and Davis . He was a Past Master of the Waveney Lodge , No . 929 , Bungay . Our deceased brother was unmarried , and was 42 years of age . The body was interred in Ditchingham Churchyard .
The Victoria Hospital for Children is one of those peculiar institutions that calls forth all the sympathy of which , we trust , every human b ing has a share , and it scarcely needs the promptings of a season of tenderness and pity , such as Christmas brings forth , to enforce its claims . The many demands on the generosity of the public at this season are manifest , and we feel sure that the children will njt be overlooked . The noble work done by this institution
is evidenced by the tact that since it was founded in 1866 , 629 , 711 out-patients and 13 , 210 in-patients have been treated . It will be remembered in connection with this institution that , in June of last year , a convalescent home was opened at Broadstairs , the ceremony being performed by her Royal Highness the Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lome , who both expressed their gratification not only that a convalescent home had been established , but at the great work which the hospital was performing .
Dr . Barnardo ' s " Night and Day " for December has a well-varied , list of contents , and appeals to every class of readers at this Christmas season . " The Message of the Bells : A True Tale of Christmas , " occupies the place of honour . It is a touching and instructive story of the rescue of a girl waif some time ago from the lowest district of East End slumdom . Its moral is pointed and its lesson brought
to date b y the record of a painful tragedy reported in the press only a year ago . So long as such cases can be referred to there is work and to spare for Homes such as Dr . Barnardo ' s . The " Personal Notes " are filled with rescue cases , illustrated from realistic photographs . The story of Harry Jeffries shows to ] demonstration what splendid opportunitcs the Institutions open up to
wellbehaved lads , however sunken may have been their original surroundings . Dr . Barnardo vigorously protests against a recent paragraph in the English press reporting a presentment on the part of a grand jury in Manitoba distinctly directed against the Emigration work of the Homes . " As a matter of incontrovertible fact , " he states on official authority , "less than two per cent , of all our young emigrants are failures , and only a fraction of one per cent .
has been added to the vicious or criminal population of Canada . " A curious little calculation indicates that the Canadian emigrants already sent out by the Homes consume some £ 120 , 000 worth of British goods per annum ! The Homes at present shelter nearly 5000 boys and girls . Such a family demands very special remembrance at this Christmas season on the part of sympathisers all over the United Kingdom .
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