Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

Bro . Capt . Edward Loftus Thackwell , of Dover , was inducted into the Order of the Secret Monitor at the Horatio Shirley Conclave on Wednesday last . Colonel Henry Lumsden , Commanding- the London Scottish , was on Saturday installed as Prov . Grand Master for the Province of Aberdeen West .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Stair have been entertaining a number of guests at Loch Inch , Stranraer , among them being Bro . Lord and Lady Balfour of Burleigh . A meeting of the Rose Croix Chapter was held at the Masonic Temple , Canterbury , on Friday afternoon , the 22 nd inst ., at which Bro . H . Ward , 31 ° , was installed M . E . S .

The Princess Beatrice , who was accompanied by Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein , opened a bazaar at the Albert Institute , Windsor , on Monday , in aid of the Clewcr Parish Charities . Bro . Sir F . Perkins , an ex-Sheriff of London and Middlesex , and a prominent member of the Craft in Hampshire , is about to present the library of the late Mr . Fairey to the free library at Southampton .

Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , who reached London towards the close of last week , is making satisfactory progress towards recovery from the effects of his recent accident while out riding in the Bois de Boulogne . Bro . Lord Mayor Isaacs presided at a meeting at the Mansion House , on Monday , of the London Committee , recently formed in connection with the forthcoming Exhibition of Electrical Engineering , General Inventions , and Industries at Edinburgh .

We must apologise to Bro . the Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., for having erroneously described him as a Past Prov . S . G . W . of Fast Lancashire . Our reverend brother is a Past Prov . S . G . W . and the present Provincial Grand Secretary of Leicestershire and Rutland .

The annual supper of the Panmure Lodge of Instruction , No . 720 , will be held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Wednesday next , the 4 th prox ., at 7 o ' clock . Tickets , 3 s . Gd . each , may be obtained from the Secretary , or from Bro . Thos . Poore , P . M ., Preceptor .

The Empress Frederick and her two daughters , accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Sparta , left Athens on the 22 nd inst ., en route for Italy , travelling by way of Corfu and Brindisi . The King of Greece had intended to meet her Majesty at Patras , but was detained by stress of weather , and unable , therefore , to bid her farewell .

A ball will be given at the Holborn Town Hall , on Wednesday next , in aid of the funds of the Royal Free Hospital , Gray ' s Inn-road . The annual expenses of this Institution amount to about £ 10 , 000 , and as the bulk of it has to be obtained by voluntary subscriptions , it is needless to say that such a sum takes a good deal of raising .

At the last meeting of the Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge , No . 261 , Taunton , was submitted the inscription for a brass plate to be erected at the east end of the Masonic Hall , Taunton , in memory of the I . P . M ., Bro . Brigadier-General Adair , P . P . G . M . Somerset , who died suddenly at Bath early in the year .

The Prince and Princess of Wales , with the members of their family , left Marlborough House on Friday , the 22 nd instant , for Sandringham . On Tuesday , the Prince and his son , Prince George , drove over to Castle Rising , where the Duke and Duchess of Fife are residing , and had a day ' s shooting with the former , the Princess and her daughter also visiting the duchess and remaining to luncheon .

By an oversight last week we described the Minerva Lodge of Instruction , No . 250 , as being the only one in Hull , whereas the De la Pole Lodge has for many years past held a lodge of instruction every Monday evening , from 8 p . m . to 9 . 30 p . m ., till March . The De la Pole Lodge of

Instruction , moreover , has not only served as an excellent school for training young Masons in the way they should go , but has subscribed a goodly sum to our Charitable Institutions . We regret , therefore , the oversight of which we were guilty .

Bro . Seymour Smith announces his annual benefit concert for Tuesday next , the 3 rd prox ., at the Peckham Public Hall . The services of a most excellent array of vocal and instrumental talent have been secured for the occasion , and there will be performed a Sacred Cantata , entitled

"Joshua , " which the beneficial- } ' himself has composed , and which we doubt not will be well received . 'There is also a strong Board of Stewards , so that we doubt not Bro . Smith will meet with that full measure of support which he so greatly deserves . He has our heartiest good wishes for the success of his concert .

THE MAYOR OF TAUNTON AND THE FREEMASONS . — At the last meeting of the Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge , No . 2 Gt , Taunton , Bro . Meyler ( Town Clerk ) , P . M ., moved the following resolution , which was adopted by acclamation : " That the brethren of this lodge desire to record upon the minutes their hearty fraternal congratulations to the W . M . upon his appointment by the unanimous vote of the Corporation and with the cordial approbation of his

fellow-townsmen to the high office of Mayor and Chief Magistrate of his native town . " The W . M . suitably responded , and attributed his success in business and in the Council to the instillation of Masonic principles during the time he had been passing through the various offices of the lodge , which , by the way , is the strongest in Somerset . At the complimentary banquet to the Mayor last week , the Masons present drank to "The Health of their VV . M . "

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

ot 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 .

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , Prov . Grand Master , presided at a Provincial G and Lodge of Mark Master Masons , under the auspices of the St . Oswald Lodge , No . 3 S 7 , at Crowle , on the 20 th inst . There will bean interesting sale of work at the Admiralty , on Tuesday , the iothprox ., in aid of the Parochial Women ' s Mission to London , in which Lady George Hamilton takes gxeat interest .

The New South Wales Parliament was opened at Sydney , on Tuesday , by Bro . Lord Carrington , the Governor , who , in the course of his speech referred to the prospects of the great question of Australian Federation . Bros . Lord Mayor Isaacs , Sheriff Harris , Sir E . Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., Sir A . Borthwick , M . P ., Digby Seymour , Q . C , and others were present at the banquet given by the Company of Plumbers in Fishmongers' Hall on Tuesday evening .

Bros . Lord George Hamilton and Lord Charles Beresford have accepted the invitation to become honorary members of the Royal Naval College Lodge , No . 1593 , Greenwich , of which Bro . Montague Primrose is the Master for the ensuing year .

A convocation of the Grand Council of the Order of the Secret Monitor will be held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Monday , the iGth prox ., at 6 ¦ p . m . The agenda includes the consideration of the reports of Grand Treasurer and Auditors , the Grand Recorder and the Grand Visitors , and other important business .

The Guards' Memorial Cross in Brompton Cemetery was unveiled on Tuesday by General Sir F . C . A . Stephenson in the presence of a large detachment of the brigade and many of the officers . The cross is to the memory of those members of the brigade of Guards who have been buried in the cemetery since 1 S 54 .

Bro . the Duke and Duchess of St . Albans , the Marchioness of Hertford , and Bros . Abel Smith , M . P ., Dixon-Hartland , M . P ., Sir P . Jones , H . Vincent , M . P ., and A . Stuart-Wortley , M . P ., were among those who attended the political meeting at Nottingham on Tuesday , which was addressed by the Marquis of Salisbury .

VVe are glad to hear that Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., has recovered sufficiently from his recent indisposition and has been able to leave , in company with Lady Brooke , for Brighton . His lordship will return next week to Easton Lodge , and it is expected that the Prince of Wales's visit will take place between now and Christmas .

An interesting meeting was held at Lewisham on Monday last , the occasion being the presentation of a silver tea and coffee service by the clergy and congregation of St . Mark ' s Church to Bro . Dr . Turtle Pigott , P . A . G . D . C , on his silver wedding . Bro . Dr . Pigott has for many years been churchwarden of St . Mark ' s Church .

VVe are asked to state that on and after Monday , the 2 nd prox ., the meetings of the Stockwell Lodge of Instruction will be held from G . 30 to S . 30 p . m ., instead of from G to S p . m ., as hitherto , at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C . The Stockwell Chapter of Improvement ( meeting at the same house ) , will , in future , hold its meetings on the first Friday in each month , at G o'clock-, instead of on alternate Fridays as hitherto .

I lie foundation stone of a new Masonic Hall , situated in George-street , Dumfries , which is being built by St . Michael ' s Kilwinning Lodge , No . 6 3 , was laid with full Masonic honours by Bro . F . Villicrs , of Closeburn Hall , P . G . M . A number of local lodges were represented on the occasion , and the ceremony was witnessed by a large concourse of spectators . The P . G . M . was presented with a silver trowel , and after the ceremony there was a cake and wine banquet in the Assembly Rooms .

A dinner was given to Bro . J . C . Parkinson at the Albion Tavern on Thursday week , Bro . Edmund Yates in the chair . The guest of the evening was presented by the chairman , on behalf of the subscribers , in a feeling speech , with a handsome service of plate , artistically designed to illustrate the most celebrated characters and incidents in the works of Charles Dickens . The presentation was from Bro . Parkinson ' s private friends in acknowledgment of

recent public services in connection with an archaeological and philanthropic association , of which Bro . Parkinson has been a leading member for a quarter of a century , and from the chair of which he is now retiring , after the prescribed service of 12 months , for the fourth time . Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , F . S . A . ; Rudolph Glover , F . S . A . ; " Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , T . Fenn , and Alderman Layton , J . P ., were among those present .

The White Star steamer Teutonic left Liverpool on Wednesday fbr New York , having among her passengers Mdme . Patti , who is going to fulfil her American engagements . Mdme . Patti , who is accompanied by her husband , Signor Nicolini , arrived at Liverpool on the previous evening . _ A special tender was to have conveyed the party to the Teutonic , but owing to the boisterous weather the

steamer did not leave the dock until the afternoon ; Mdme . Patti , therefore , went on board the steamer in dock . Several friends had travelled from London to see the famous singer off , and several large bouquets were sent to the steamer by the diva ' s admirers . The Tuetonic has a full comp ] ement of passengers , among them being Mdme . Nordica and several wealthy Americans who are returning home after a lengthened tour in Europe .

Among the latest houses supplied with Austin ' s Sanitary Cylinders are those of Peers , Judges , Doctors , & c They are used in Hospitals , Clubs , Hotels . Names will be given on application and Testimonials sent . They are odourless , non-poisonous , and cheap ( a Cylinder lasts a year ) . Used

for all household disinfecting- purposes , waterclosets ( being automatic in action no attention required ) , for ozonizing baths , & c . Prices : is ., as . 6 d ., 5 s ., gs ., and iSs . A . S . Cylinder Company , 1 S 1 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Can be obtained of all Chemists .

PERTINENT Q UESTIONS . —What is more comforting in cold and damp weather than "Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy ? " What is more beneficial to the weak and aged than this wholesome tonic ? What do Sportsmen and Travellers find more sustaining than a flask of the "

Sportsman s Quality ? " What is more disappointing when asking for Grant ' s to be put off with some inferior make . Sold everywhere . T . Grant and Sons , Maidstone , Makers of the non-Alcoholic Wine " Morella , " and of the delicious Morella Marmalade . Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

The bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society has been awarded to a young Jersey man named Edward Tonzel , who has been instrumental in saving 17 lives . Earl Cowper , Lord . Lieutenant of Bedfordshire , has started for that county a movement for the better equipment of the Volunteers , similar to that instituted for London .

The Committee of the "Arts and Crafts have decided to open their galleries free during five evenings in next week , except on Thursday , the night of the President ' s lecture . The year ' s work of the St . Martin's School of Art is on view in the schoolroom , Castle-street , Long Acre . For a study in oil of a figure , Frank Mann is awarded a national silver medal , and for another in chalk Miss Harriett Sutcliff receives a bronze medal .

The pearl fishery of Ceylon has had a most successful season . During 22 days 11 , 000 , 000 oysters were brought to the surface by 50 divers . This season the whole produce was sold at the rate of 24 s . for 1000 shells . The Government received £ 20 , 000 as their share , and the divers £ 6400 . The largest pearls are worth in Ceylon from £ 40 to £ 60 , and in Europe they fetch-three times the price or

more . Now that the Prince and Princess of Wales are at Sandringham and the Duke and Duchess of Fife at Castle Rising , the county houses in Norfolk are filled with guests , and there is every prospect of a brilliant hunting and shooting season . Moreover , on Friday next the Royal County Ball will take place , while to-day ( Friday ) the West Norfolk Hounds meet at Greenstone , near Sandringham .

Sir Evelyn Wood , commanding at Aldershot , has directed the Volunteer working parties that are drawn from the infantry of the division for employment on the new rifle range at Bisley Common to be considerably increased for the future . They will consist of 100 men each from the Liverpool , Royal Scots , King ' s Royal Rifles , and East Kent Regiments , and of 50 each from the Yorkshire , Devonshire , Bedford , and Somersetshire Regiments .

Colonel G . J . Wigram , C . B ., Brigadier of the North London Brigade , presided , on the 19 th instant , at the brigade dinner , which was held at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly . Among those present were Bros . Col . Bargrave Deane , Col . S . G . Bird , Lieut .-Col . W . J . Alt , Lieut .-Col . J . P . Godfrey , Major H . L . Florence , Major E . G . K . P . Lloyd , Capt . A . Fielder , Capt . T . C . Walls , Capt . W . Lurcott , and Capt . G . W . Bowyer . The proceedings throughout were most enjoyable .

On Wednesday , in the rooms of Messrs . Sotheby , a collection of letters from all sorts of men and women eminent in politics and literature was sold at prices even more varied than the documents . Fourteen letters from Lord Beaconsfield to Col . Rathbone were sold for 19 guineas j a whole speech of the great Canning went for £ 1 18 s . ; and an autograph letter from George Eliot , explanatory of some obscure

passages in " Romola , brought £ 10 15 s . The prices realised were , on the whole , considered very good . Miss Mary Anderson and Miss Florence St . John will both winter at Nice . With regard to the latter lady , the Americans deserve our sincere condolence , in that they will have to put up with a "Faust up to Date" company , which

sailed last Saturday , without its bright particular star . Apropos of America , Mr . Wilson Barrett really seems to have pleased the people of the States with his performance in the "Silver King . " The native actor across the water must be getting a very bad time of it just now , if the reports of the success of the British invasion , sent back by the invaders themselves , are anywhere near true .

The Novelty Theatre re-opens to-morrow ( Saturday ) evening , under the management of Mr . George Turner , with a military drama called " The Spy . "—Miss Henrietta Lindley will give an afternoon performance of "The Colonel " at the Comedy Theatre on ' Tuesday next , supported by Miss Annie Rose , Miss Houston , Mr . VV .

Herbert , Mr . F . Rodney , and Mr . Nutcomb Gould . —Mr . Charles Sugden has been engaged by Mrs . Langtry for her London season , which is now arranged to begin with Mr . Haddon Chambers ' s new play . —Mr . Charles Glenney's intended subscription matinees at the Comedy Theatre have been postponed till the spring .

A correspondent of the Times states that with regard to the expenses of the Stanley Expedition , it may be well to recall the fact that the Committee started with £ 20 , 900 . From the balance-sheet which has just been prepared it is seen that of this there still remains unexpended £ 773 . But it must not be thought that the original sum will suffice .

Mr . Stanley has still to render his account , and the _ Committee estimate that it will probably take another £ 10 , 000 to clear all expenses . As to the ivory which it is reported Emin has with him , the Committee knew nothing" about it . With the exception of about £ 10 , 000 of the original sum , Sir William Mackinnon and his friends have so tar borne

most of the expense . The Evening News and Post of the 20 th inst . says : "A Statesman of our busy times of necessity finds it incumbent on him to play a good many parts , but a wholly new experience is in store for Mr . Arthur Balfour . Before the year is out he will , if Society does not gossip vaguely , have been initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The

honour of enrolling the Irish Secretary a member is to fall to the single Scotch Masonic lodge that we have in London , and the Duke of Fife it is anticipated will preside at the initiation . Mr . Balfour is not married to a Scotch lady , but perhaps he does as well in being himself a Scotsman by birth . Anyhow he has been declared qualified to be one of the

Scotch Freemasons of London , and although he may not be anxious to enter the mysterious world of Masonry , the chances are that he will in due time take his degree . Our Royal Princes are nearly all Freemasons , but it is only now that the Brotherhood is beginning to include our big politicians . "

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS . —Indigestion . —How much thought has besto wed , and what voluminous treatises have been . vrlt upon this universal and distressing disease , which is with ce - tainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a course 0 this purifying , soothing , and tonic medicine . It acts directly the stomach , liver , and bowels—then indirectly , though no le " introducint

ell ' ectivcly , on the brain , nerves , vessels , and glands , such order throughout the entire system that harmony ^ wc ' between each organ and its functions . Dyspepsia need no long be the bugbear of the public , since Holloway ' s Pills are ' } y ?^ . petent to subdue the most chronic and distressing cases or paired digestion , and to restore the miserable sufferer to lieai , strength , and cheerfulness .