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America.
J . Q . A . Fellows , M . E . G . H . P ., as J . AV . ( both P . Ms . ); Thomas F . Hedges , the retiring Master , as S . D . ; and the retiring J . AV . as J . D .
Germany.
GERMANY .
THE funeral oration of Bro . Henry Briiuner , at the interment of the late highly respected Master Joachim Henry Sander , of the ' "' Golden Ball" Lodge , has been published in extensn in the Bauhiittc . From this it appears that the deceased was initiated by his father in March , 1831 , under the presidency of the most worthy Master , Bro . Blacsing , and became Master of St . John in August , 1835 , and Master of Ceremonies in 1845 . On his retirement as presiding Master the Lodge unanimously appointed him ivith the titles of Past and Honorary Master , on which
occasion he AA-as presented by the brethren with an elegant inkstand , as a testimonial of their universal respect for his character and services during tivcnty-fivo years . His zeal in the cause of Masonry was great , as AA'ill appear , for during the time of his being presiding Master he opened , conducted , and closed 52 Lodges of the first degree , 11 Lodges of the second , 11 Lodges of the third , 29 members' Lodges and assemblies , 16 festival Lodges , and 1 funeral Lodge . He accepted 79 Apprenticesadvanced 42 AVorkmenand inaugurated 43 Masters of St . John .
, , His amiability of character is particularly dwelt upon by Bro . Briinnor ; his affability to all , and his kind participation in the troubles of afflicted brethren , endeared his name to a vast circle of the brotherhood . BERLIN . The Minister of Public Instruction has empowered the philosophical faculty of the University of Konigsberg to admit JBAVS to the degree of Doctors of Philosophy , from AA-HCII they have hitherto been excluded .
UTRECHT . On the lUh of February , Bro . E . AV . A on den Issclt , Graud Lecturer of the Grand Orient of the Netherlands , departed this life at . the age of r ! 5 years , highly respected by tho brotherhood .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
MASONIC BALL AT RAM 8 GATK . A CIIANB Masonic ball was given at Bro . Hodge's , Shipwrights' Arms , on Tuesday , February 28 th , by the members of the Lodge of Instruction meeting there every Monday , and proved a delightful treat to the fair ones , who assembled in goodly numbers , for Avhose pleasure an excellent quadrille band AA'as engaged , led by Air . G . Hurst ( vice Bro . Pitcher , AA-1 U > was unavoidably absent through illness ) . The ballroom Avas very tastefully decorated Avith Masonic emblems iu evergreens , AA'hich had a
pleasing effect . There were about fifty of the brethren present , among whom was the lieutenant of H . I . M . gunboat , Galilee , and several American captains , the whole of whom expressed themselves highly pleased with the Avarm AA-elcome AA'hich had been giA'eu them . It is a ivell knoivn fact that a body without a hear ! is of no use , it is therefore that Ave accord with much pleasure the thanks of the ladies to Bro . Beeohing for his kind attention to their AA-ants , and for his excellent arrangements for their enjoyment of the danceas M . C . and he succeeded
, , , in the difficult task , which is the lot of but feAV to achieve , that of pleasing everybody . At tAA'elve o ' clock thc exertions of the previous tAvo hours rendered a visit to the supper room necessary , and here a cold collation of the choicest articles Avas supplied with a liberal hand by Bro . Hodge , who , Avith the worthy partner of his life , were indefatigable iii their exertions during the evening to promote the comfort of the party . AVe may here add that the supper room AA'as decorated Avith the flags of all nations , aud that great credit is also due to the steArards for
their exertions . During the evening a pleasing address was delivered by the AA ^ . M ., Bro . Cowley , and who also read an extract from the I- 'ra :-musons' Magazine , containing a beautiful exposition of the true bearings of Freemasonry ; it is from the address delivered by Bro . Martin , the D . Prov . G . M ., for Suffolk , on the presentation of a portrait of the late Sir Thomas Gooch , the then Prov . G . M ., to his son , AA'hich AVC published on the 25 th ult . Freemasonry is making rapid progress in this toAvn , and there is scarcely a meeting of the Lodge but Avhat fresh accessions are made to its numbers . AA c hope that the ball Avhich has just taken place may become an annual one , so that thc fair sex may haA'e an opportunity of joining the brethren in the merry dance . —Thiniet *\ d cert ixer .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen and the Royal Family continue at Buckingham Palace , and in good health . The Prince of AVales arrived from Oxford for a short visit on Saturday , returning ou Monday to the university ; Prince Alfred is spending Ins leave from his ship at home with his family . On Saturday , tho Queen with the Prince Consort , Prince of Wales , Prince Alfred and Princess Alice visited the Adelphi Theatre ; and on Tuesday the royal party went to ( , ' ovent Garden Theatre . On Wednesday Her Majesty held " a court at which the officers of the vohmtcpy corps had \ he honour of being presented : the same evening
the Queen was present at the amateur performance by the Savage Club at the Lyceum Theatre , but was not at the grand Volunteers' Ball at the neAv Floral Hall in Covent Garden . The Prince of Orange anil Prince Frederick of the Netherlands continue to exchange visits Avith our royal family .
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . —On Monday , m the HOUSE of LORDS , the Duke of Newcastle gave notice that , in the event of the address to the Queen , on the subject of the French treaty being agreed to by the House of Commons , he should propose a similar address to Her Majesty . Lord Grey having announced his intention to oppose the address , the Duke of NevA-castle then fixed Monday for the purpose . On Tuesday , the Earl of Ellenborough , who characterised the annexation of Savoy as an infraction of treaties , Avished to knoiv from the government Avhether
there had been any correspondence with the other great powers of Europe Avith a vieAv to elicit their opinions on the annexation . The Duke of NeAvcastle replied that no despatch had been addressed to the other powers , but that the despatches of Lord CoiA-ley referring to the matter , had been communicated to them , so that those powers were in possession of the opinions of England on this question . The noble Duke then gave notice that he AA'ould , on Thursday AA'eekmove an address to the Crown on the subject of the
, commercial treaty with France . In the HOUSE of COMMONS , On Monday , Lord John Russell said , in reply to Mr . Hankey , that the provisions of the French treaty did not apply to any of the French colonies , with the single exception of Algeria . AVith reference to the exportation of rags from France , the French Government had determined to recommend to the legisiath-e body the remoA-al of the existing prohibition . Mr . Sidney Herbert , in reply to a question from Mr . H . Bailie , said that nothing apparently could be more satisfactory than the results
of the trial of Mr . AYhitAvorth ' s guns . The question as to the relative merit of AVhitAA'orth's and Armstrong ' s guns Avas not yet decided ; but there AA'as no such difference betAA'een the tAvo weapons as to justify tho suspension of the manufacture of Armstrong ' s guns . The report of the committee on the Customs Acts having been agreed to , Lord Palmerston rose to move the postponement of the other orders of tho day until Mr . Byng had moved an address to the Crown on the Commercial Treat y . Mr . Kinglake opposed the motion . The professed object of the
treatywas to draw more closely the bonds of alliance betAA-een France anil England , and it AA-ould be trifling Avith this important question if the house did not possess a more accurate knowledge of the real nature of the relations betivoen the two eouutries . The emperor ' s speech of Thursday last seemed to place the French empire in antagonism to this country , by asserting a right to Savoy , and by setting up the principle of natural boundaries . Let it at once be said , that the determination of the French Emperor to consult the great poAvers meant that he Avould not proceed to the annexation Avithout their . consent , and the house might then go on with the discussion of the commercial treaty in a
spirit that AA-ould conduce to the permanent tranquillity of Europe . A very animated discussion then took place , on the Savoy question . It AA-as commenced by a spirited speech by Mr . S . Fitzgerald , Avho said that the project of the French Emperor AA'as dangerous to the peace and the best interests of Europe . The great poAvers were bound to unite in a protest against it , and the address approving of the commercial treatyought not to be agreed to till the house harl expressed a decided opinion on the annexation of Savoy . Mr . Bright , AA-IIO spoke Avith considerable
AA'armth , wanted to knoAV if such language AA'as approved by Lord Derby and Mr . Disraeli . If the policy of the government with respect to tho project of the French Emperor was unAVorthy of the country , let a vote of censure be proposed . Mr . Whiteside denied that gentlemen on his side of the house Avere anxious to snatch a victory from government they desired to maintain peace , but at the same time to preserve the faith of treaties and the honour and interests of this countrv . Mr . Osborne censured Avhat he AA-as pleased to call the indiscretion " of Mr .
Fitzgerald , but was followed by Air . Roebuck , who said that he could not separate the Savoy question from the consideration of the treaty . It Avas time for the House of Commons to speak out , for , unless they did so , they would be truckling to the Emperor of the French . This " man" was entering into friendly relations AA'ith England , while he was breaking the very treaties to which we had been parties . After some further discussion , the motion for postponing the orders of the day was withdraAA-n . On Tuesday Mr . Kinglake notice that he would move au
gave address to her Majesty , thanking her Majesty for having caused to be presented to the house the correspondence relative to the annexation of Savoy and Nice to France , as well as the treaties of peace and amity and alliance and friendship , presented on the 16 'th of February , anil humbly expressing to her Majesty the deep concern with Avhich the house has heard of the contemplated annexation of Savoy and Nice to France . Mr . Disraeli sairl that he would ask the Forei gn Secretary whether he would lay on the table the private letters that had passed between himself and Lord the of
GWley on subject the annexation of Savoy and Nice to France , and Avhich Avere alluded to in the public despatches . Lord John Russell positively refused to give them . Mr . H . Berkeley gaA'e notice that on the 22 nd instant he would move for leave to bring iu a bill to enable electors to A-ote by ballot . Sir De Lacy Evans then rose to more that an humble address bo presented to her Majesty praying that she will bo graciously pleased to order the gradual abolition ^ as soon as practicable , of the sale anil purchase of commissions in the armv . Mr . Rich seconded the motion . Captain L . Vernon moved an amendment to the effect that , as the promotion by seniority had not worked
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America.
J . Q . A . Fellows , M . E . G . H . P ., as J . AV . ( both P . Ms . ); Thomas F . Hedges , the retiring Master , as S . D . ; and the retiring J . AV . as J . D .
Germany.
GERMANY .
THE funeral oration of Bro . Henry Briiuner , at the interment of the late highly respected Master Joachim Henry Sander , of the ' "' Golden Ball" Lodge , has been published in extensn in the Bauhiittc . From this it appears that the deceased was initiated by his father in March , 1831 , under the presidency of the most worthy Master , Bro . Blacsing , and became Master of St . John in August , 1835 , and Master of Ceremonies in 1845 . On his retirement as presiding Master the Lodge unanimously appointed him ivith the titles of Past and Honorary Master , on which
occasion he AA-as presented by the brethren with an elegant inkstand , as a testimonial of their universal respect for his character and services during tivcnty-fivo years . His zeal in the cause of Masonry was great , as AA'ill appear , for during the time of his being presiding Master he opened , conducted , and closed 52 Lodges of the first degree , 11 Lodges of the second , 11 Lodges of the third , 29 members' Lodges and assemblies , 16 festival Lodges , and 1 funeral Lodge . He accepted 79 Apprenticesadvanced 42 AVorkmenand inaugurated 43 Masters of St . John .
, , His amiability of character is particularly dwelt upon by Bro . Briinnor ; his affability to all , and his kind participation in the troubles of afflicted brethren , endeared his name to a vast circle of the brotherhood . BERLIN . The Minister of Public Instruction has empowered the philosophical faculty of the University of Konigsberg to admit JBAVS to the degree of Doctors of Philosophy , from AA-HCII they have hitherto been excluded .
UTRECHT . On the lUh of February , Bro . E . AV . A on den Issclt , Graud Lecturer of the Grand Orient of the Netherlands , departed this life at . the age of r ! 5 years , highly respected by tho brotherhood .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
MASONIC BALL AT RAM 8 GATK . A CIIANB Masonic ball was given at Bro . Hodge's , Shipwrights' Arms , on Tuesday , February 28 th , by the members of the Lodge of Instruction meeting there every Monday , and proved a delightful treat to the fair ones , who assembled in goodly numbers , for Avhose pleasure an excellent quadrille band AA'as engaged , led by Air . G . Hurst ( vice Bro . Pitcher , AA-1 U > was unavoidably absent through illness ) . The ballroom Avas very tastefully decorated Avith Masonic emblems iu evergreens , AA'hich had a
pleasing effect . There were about fifty of the brethren present , among whom was the lieutenant of H . I . M . gunboat , Galilee , and several American captains , the whole of whom expressed themselves highly pleased with the Avarm AA-elcome AA'hich had been giA'eu them . It is a ivell knoivn fact that a body without a hear ! is of no use , it is therefore that Ave accord with much pleasure the thanks of the ladies to Bro . Beeohing for his kind attention to their AA-ants , and for his excellent arrangements for their enjoyment of the danceas M . C . and he succeeded
, , , in the difficult task , which is the lot of but feAV to achieve , that of pleasing everybody . At tAA'elve o ' clock thc exertions of the previous tAvo hours rendered a visit to the supper room necessary , and here a cold collation of the choicest articles Avas supplied with a liberal hand by Bro . Hodge , who , Avith the worthy partner of his life , were indefatigable iii their exertions during the evening to promote the comfort of the party . AVe may here add that the supper room AA'as decorated Avith the flags of all nations , aud that great credit is also due to the steArards for
their exertions . During the evening a pleasing address was delivered by the AA ^ . M ., Bro . Cowley , and who also read an extract from the I- 'ra :-musons' Magazine , containing a beautiful exposition of the true bearings of Freemasonry ; it is from the address delivered by Bro . Martin , the D . Prov . G . M ., for Suffolk , on the presentation of a portrait of the late Sir Thomas Gooch , the then Prov . G . M ., to his son , AA'hich AVC published on the 25 th ult . Freemasonry is making rapid progress in this toAvn , and there is scarcely a meeting of the Lodge but Avhat fresh accessions are made to its numbers . AA c hope that the ball Avhich has just taken place may become an annual one , so that thc fair sex may haA'e an opportunity of joining the brethren in the merry dance . —Thiniet *\ d cert ixer .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen and the Royal Family continue at Buckingham Palace , and in good health . The Prince of AVales arrived from Oxford for a short visit on Saturday , returning ou Monday to the university ; Prince Alfred is spending Ins leave from his ship at home with his family . On Saturday , tho Queen with the Prince Consort , Prince of Wales , Prince Alfred and Princess Alice visited the Adelphi Theatre ; and on Tuesday the royal party went to ( , ' ovent Garden Theatre . On Wednesday Her Majesty held " a court at which the officers of the vohmtcpy corps had \ he honour of being presented : the same evening
the Queen was present at the amateur performance by the Savage Club at the Lyceum Theatre , but was not at the grand Volunteers' Ball at the neAv Floral Hall in Covent Garden . The Prince of Orange anil Prince Frederick of the Netherlands continue to exchange visits Avith our royal family .
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . —On Monday , m the HOUSE of LORDS , the Duke of Newcastle gave notice that , in the event of the address to the Queen , on the subject of the French treaty being agreed to by the House of Commons , he should propose a similar address to Her Majesty . Lord Grey having announced his intention to oppose the address , the Duke of NevA-castle then fixed Monday for the purpose . On Tuesday , the Earl of Ellenborough , who characterised the annexation of Savoy as an infraction of treaties , Avished to knoiv from the government Avhether
there had been any correspondence with the other great powers of Europe Avith a vieAv to elicit their opinions on the annexation . The Duke of NeAvcastle replied that no despatch had been addressed to the other powers , but that the despatches of Lord CoiA-ley referring to the matter , had been communicated to them , so that those powers were in possession of the opinions of England on this question . The noble Duke then gave notice that he AA'ould , on Thursday AA'eekmove an address to the Crown on the subject of the
, commercial treaty with France . In the HOUSE of COMMONS , On Monday , Lord John Russell said , in reply to Mr . Hankey , that the provisions of the French treaty did not apply to any of the French colonies , with the single exception of Algeria . AVith reference to the exportation of rags from France , the French Government had determined to recommend to the legisiath-e body the remoA-al of the existing prohibition . Mr . Sidney Herbert , in reply to a question from Mr . H . Bailie , said that nothing apparently could be more satisfactory than the results
of the trial of Mr . AYhitAvorth ' s guns . The question as to the relative merit of AVhitAA'orth's and Armstrong ' s guns Avas not yet decided ; but there AA'as no such difference betAA'een the tAvo weapons as to justify tho suspension of the manufacture of Armstrong ' s guns . The report of the committee on the Customs Acts having been agreed to , Lord Palmerston rose to move the postponement of the other orders of tho day until Mr . Byng had moved an address to the Crown on the Commercial Treat y . Mr . Kinglake opposed the motion . The professed object of the
treatywas to draw more closely the bonds of alliance betAA-een France anil England , and it AA-ould be trifling Avith this important question if the house did not possess a more accurate knowledge of the real nature of the relations betivoen the two eouutries . The emperor ' s speech of Thursday last seemed to place the French empire in antagonism to this country , by asserting a right to Savoy , and by setting up the principle of natural boundaries . Let it at once be said , that the determination of the French Emperor to consult the great poAvers meant that he Avould not proceed to the annexation Avithout their . consent , and the house might then go on with the discussion of the commercial treaty in a
spirit that AA-ould conduce to the permanent tranquillity of Europe . A very animated discussion then took place , on the Savoy question . It AA-as commenced by a spirited speech by Mr . S . Fitzgerald , Avho said that the project of the French Emperor AA'as dangerous to the peace and the best interests of Europe . The great poAvers were bound to unite in a protest against it , and the address approving of the commercial treatyought not to be agreed to till the house harl expressed a decided opinion on the annexation of Savoy . Mr . Bright , AA-IIO spoke Avith considerable
AA'armth , wanted to knoAV if such language AA'as approved by Lord Derby and Mr . Disraeli . If the policy of the government with respect to tho project of the French Emperor was unAVorthy of the country , let a vote of censure be proposed . Mr . Whiteside denied that gentlemen on his side of the house Avere anxious to snatch a victory from government they desired to maintain peace , but at the same time to preserve the faith of treaties and the honour and interests of this countrv . Mr . Osborne censured Avhat he AA-as pleased to call the indiscretion " of Mr .
Fitzgerald , but was followed by Air . Roebuck , who said that he could not separate the Savoy question from the consideration of the treaty . It Avas time for the House of Commons to speak out , for , unless they did so , they would be truckling to the Emperor of the French . This " man" was entering into friendly relations AA'ith England , while he was breaking the very treaties to which we had been parties . After some further discussion , the motion for postponing the orders of the day was withdraAA-n . On Tuesday Mr . Kinglake notice that he would move au
gave address to her Majesty , thanking her Majesty for having caused to be presented to the house the correspondence relative to the annexation of Savoy and Nice to France , as well as the treaties of peace and amity and alliance and friendship , presented on the 16 'th of February , anil humbly expressing to her Majesty the deep concern with Avhich the house has heard of the contemplated annexation of Savoy and Nice to France . Mr . Disraeli sairl that he would ask the Forei gn Secretary whether he would lay on the table the private letters that had passed between himself and Lord the of
GWley on subject the annexation of Savoy and Nice to France , and Avhich Avere alluded to in the public despatches . Lord John Russell positively refused to give them . Mr . H . Berkeley gaA'e notice that on the 22 nd instant he would move for leave to bring iu a bill to enable electors to A-ote by ballot . Sir De Lacy Evans then rose to more that an humble address bo presented to her Majesty praying that she will bo graciously pleased to order the gradual abolition ^ as soon as practicable , of the sale anil purchase of commissions in the armv . Mr . Rich seconded the motion . Captain L . Vernon moved an amendment to the effect that , as the promotion by seniority had not worked