Skip to main content
Museum of Freemasonry

Masonic Periodicals Online

  • Explore
  • Advanced Search
  • Home
  • Explore
  • The Freemason's Chronicle
  • Feb. 6, 1875
  • Page 10
  • CURRENT EVENTS.
Current:

The Freemason's Chronicle, Feb. 6, 1875: Page 10

  • Back to The Freemason's Chronicle, Feb. 6, 1875
  • Print image
  • Articles/Ads
    Article CURRENT EVENTS. ← Page 3 of 3
    Article CURRENT EVENTS. Page 3 of 3
    Article MONEY MARKET AND CITY NEWS. Page 1 of 2 →
Page 10

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

Current Events.

iaverage of fifty-five members . This average in 1873 , had been raised to fifty-seven . It is further noticeable that , in 1850 , there was in this State one Mason to every 345 inhabitants ; in 1860 , one to eveiy 139 ; and in 1870 , one to every seventy-one . The Grand Master of this

flourishing Grand Lodge is Bro . Lucian A . Foote ; the Grand Secretary , Bro . John Bramwell . There are , at the present day , in the United States , thirty-seven Grand Lodges , numbering 555 , 200 members , the States which contain the most Masons being New York , with 79 , 848 ; •Illinois , 35 , 583 ; Pennsylvania , 34 , 772 , and Ohio 30 , 300 .

'The formation of a tunnel under the sea between Dover and Calais has often been mentioned , but has hitherto been confined to rumour . Within the last few days the project of building this tunnel between Dover and Calais has

assumed a more definite shape , and we may soon expect to hear of the actual commencement of the undertaking . We hear that a company is being formed for this purpose . We need only mention such names as Sir John Hawkshaw and Monsieur de Lesseps to have faith in the practicability of the scheme .

On Thursday , the 28 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Limerick , a presentation of plate was publicly made to LordDunboyne , in recognition of his services as Provincial Grand Master .

His lordship , in acknowledging the compliment , promised that so long as he was spared , he would do all in his power to further the interests of the Craft . In the evening there was a sumptuous entertainment , his lordship being the principal guest .

The honours of the great American Billiard Handicap have been eventually secured by J . Roberts jun ., who defeated A . Bennett in the final game . The meeting was highly successful ; it brought together such celebrities as Cook , Roberts , A . and J . Bennett , Stanley , Taylor ,

Kilkenny and Timbrell . The financial results are also gratifying ; the admissions , together with a gift of £ 100 , by Messrs . Burroughes and Watts , having produced about £ 550 , which , after deduction of expenses , will be divided among the eight competitors .

Our brethren of Lincolnshire are coming well to the front . They headed the list of Provinces subscribing to the Boys' School last year , and are now in the same honourable position with regard to the R . M . B . I ., their Contribution to which is £ 573 . One of their Stewards ,

the Rev . Bro . Daniel Ace , D . D ., who has for two years officiated as Provincial Grand Chaplain , and who now holds similar office under the Mark Degree , is well known for his forcible Masonic Sermons , and luminous treatment of advanced social problems .

We read that the Second King of Siam has fled for protection to the house of the British Consul-General . We presume this to be the same Prince who , under the rule of the late First King was so esteemed and respected by Europeans for his tolerance and love of European

literature . Ho is , we believe , one of the few Siamese literati who possess the key to those remarkable inscriptions which are still legible on the enormous ruins , of

forgotten cities in the dense forests bordering upon Siam and Cambodia , which but few have ever reached after weeks of tropical travel , up the pestilential river that winds through the dense jungle which has overrun them .

Bro . Clarence Holt has created a furore at the Oxford , by his delineation of the characters of Sir Walter Scott . Bro . Holt ' s faithful representations nightly receive wellmerited applause .

The St . James Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 180 , has removed from the Horse and Groom , Winsley Street , Oxford Street , to the Union Tavern , Air Street , Piccadilly On Wednesday last the 15 sections were worked b y the

A Lodge of Instruction , under the wan-ant of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , will be held at Bro . T . J . Maidwell ' s , the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , every Thursday evening . Commencing on the 11 th inst .

Current Events.

members of the Salisbury Lodge of Instruction . Bro . J . Mander W . M . occupied the chair , and above forty brethren were present on that occasion .

That the energies of Masons , when roused to energy , can produce excellent results is shown by the following figures , representing the sums severally contributed by the seven East-end Lodges who sent stewards to the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

£ s d Sincerity , No . 174 Bro . E . J . Billiard - ••51 10 0 Yarborough , No . 554 „ J . J . Berry - - - 168 10 0 DukeofEdinbro' , No . 1259 „ S . "Weatherill - . . 165 0 0 Burdett Coutts , No . 1278 „ TV . J . Crutch . . . 103 10 0

Clapton , No . 1365 „ C . B . Miles . •- 65 0 0 Longthorne , No . 1421 „ C W . Ashdown •- 40 0 0 Prince Leopold , No . 1445 „ W . T . Howe . •- 105 5 0 Amounting in the aggregate to ••£ 608 15 0

On Ash Wednesday the Moore and Burgess Minstrels will g ive their entertainment at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane , in consequence of their own Hall being closed on that date , pursuant to the Act of Parliament of the 25 th of George II . We understand the company will be greatly augmented on this occasion .

A complimentary farewell banquet was tendered by the Sydney Lodge of Mark Masters to Brother Senior Warden John Leveson , Past Master of the Zetland Lodge , No . 655 ,

E . C ., Past 2 nd Principal H . Zetland Chapter of Australia , No . 390 , E . G ., Past Pro . G . L . Officer , New South Wales , E . G ., on his approaching departure for England , which was numerously attended .

Money Market And City News.

MONEY MARKET AND CITY NEWS .

FKIDAY . THE actual commencement of a lock-out in South Wales , with its attendant evils , is not the least important event in the commercial annals of the week . In a business view also the strain upon our coin reserve has been unusually severe the last few days , but ifc is hoped that the necessity for such heavy withdrawals as havo receutly taken place , will soon have ceased to exist , and the balance

at the Bank restored to its normal condition . The fact of no change having been made in the quotation after the meeting yesterday is looked upon with a certain amount of satisfaction , as it seemed to be accepted as more than probable that a move to a higher figure would have to be resorted to . Such not being the case , the markets are gaining ground a little , although there are circumstances which require to

be taken into account when reviewing the situation , of an exceptional character . The late trial for libel in the Times has had its effect on the public mind , and the investigation now going ou in another case is not without some influence in deterring speculators from entering into fresh engagements . For these reasons , then , the markets may be described as extremely quiet , and there is evident reluctauce to

deal with many of tho new properties that have lately been brought forward . The instances of " plunder " have been too numerous , unforinnately , in recent times , to be easily forgotten , and it behoves the investor to watch carefully and inqnirc closely before parting with his or her money . What arc known as Trust investments are , although a new medium of employing capital , a recognised feature in the Stock

Exchange list , and as wc intend occasionally to point out the merits of different undertakings , we propose to supplement the remarks which have , from time to time appeared here , with a few words respecting " Trusts . " Tho principle on which these Trusts aro based , is that of averaging the risk of investments by tho division of capital amongst a number of different securities . The capital of the trust is put into

a number of Stocks of that particular class , with which it deals , and the dividends arising therefrom , aro employed , in most cases , in paying interest on the Trust Certificates at a certain fixed rate , and the surplus , in reducing tho certificates by drawings . These are the leading features , although not all , but as a rule , the security is considered fairly good , and in cases where the design confines the Trust solely to the investment of

its capital in different stocks , the character of the security must depend on the discrimination which has been used in dividing the capital and employing it . In selecting ouo of these Trusts for an investment all the best available information should be obtained , the last report of the directors or trustees , the report of the last meeting of certificate holders , and if possible a list of tho securities held iu trust .

The English Funds are fairly quoted , aud no adverse movement is reported in this quarter . For Home Railways there has not been quite such a brisk demand , although the proceedings have not actually changed to weakness . Good dividends have been notified iu several instances , and it ia to be greatly regretted that a want of harmony in working arranf ements between companies prevents the shareholders from reaping the benefits that would otherwise be secured .

The foreign market is moderately firm , and if indications of smoothness could be relied upon , in connection with the money market , it is propable that a firmer feeling would lead to still better prospects . There are scarcely any sew features in regard , to American or

“The Freemason's Chronicle: 1875-02-06, Page 10” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 19 July 2025, django:8000/periodicals/fcn/issues/fcn_06021875/page/10/.
  • List
  • Grid
Title Category Page
FREEMASONRY IN SPAIN. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN ITALY. Article 2
MASONIC MINSTRELSY. Article 2
CHARITY, AND ITS APPLICATION. Article 3
A MEDIUM ON " FREEMASONRY." Article 4
FREEMASONRY IN THE UNITED STATES DURING AND AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Article 4
MANY A MICKLE MAKES A MUCKLE. Article 5
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. Article 6
REVIEWS. Article 6
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 7
Untitled Article 7
THE THEATRES, &c. Article 8
Untitled Article 8
Untitled Article 8
Untitled Article 8
CURRENT EVENTS. Article 8
MONEY MARKET AND CITY NEWS. Article 10
DIARY FOR THE WEEK. Article 11
NOTICES OF MEETINGS. Article 11
THE DRAMA. Article 14
Untitled Ad 14
Untitled Ad 14
Untitled Ad 14
Untitled Ad 14
Untitled Ad 14
Untitled Ad 14
Untitled Ad 15
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Untitled Ad 16
Page 1

Page 1

2 Articles
Page 2

Page 2

3 Articles
Page 3

Page 3

3 Articles
Page 4

Page 4

4 Articles
Page 5

Page 5

3 Articles
Page 6

Page 6

4 Articles
Page 7

Page 7

5 Articles
Page 8

Page 8

5 Articles
Page 9

Page 9

2 Articles
Page 10

Page 10

3 Articles
Page 11

Page 11

4 Articles
Page 12

Page 12

2 Articles
Page 13

Page 13

2 Articles
Page 14

Page 14

8 Articles
Page 15

Page 15

1 Article
Page 16

Page 16

16 Articles
Page 10

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

Current Events.

iaverage of fifty-five members . This average in 1873 , had been raised to fifty-seven . It is further noticeable that , in 1850 , there was in this State one Mason to every 345 inhabitants ; in 1860 , one to eveiy 139 ; and in 1870 , one to every seventy-one . The Grand Master of this

flourishing Grand Lodge is Bro . Lucian A . Foote ; the Grand Secretary , Bro . John Bramwell . There are , at the present day , in the United States , thirty-seven Grand Lodges , numbering 555 , 200 members , the States which contain the most Masons being New York , with 79 , 848 ; •Illinois , 35 , 583 ; Pennsylvania , 34 , 772 , and Ohio 30 , 300 .

'The formation of a tunnel under the sea between Dover and Calais has often been mentioned , but has hitherto been confined to rumour . Within the last few days the project of building this tunnel between Dover and Calais has

assumed a more definite shape , and we may soon expect to hear of the actual commencement of the undertaking . We hear that a company is being formed for this purpose . We need only mention such names as Sir John Hawkshaw and Monsieur de Lesseps to have faith in the practicability of the scheme .

On Thursday , the 28 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Limerick , a presentation of plate was publicly made to LordDunboyne , in recognition of his services as Provincial Grand Master .

His lordship , in acknowledging the compliment , promised that so long as he was spared , he would do all in his power to further the interests of the Craft . In the evening there was a sumptuous entertainment , his lordship being the principal guest .

The honours of the great American Billiard Handicap have been eventually secured by J . Roberts jun ., who defeated A . Bennett in the final game . The meeting was highly successful ; it brought together such celebrities as Cook , Roberts , A . and J . Bennett , Stanley , Taylor ,

Kilkenny and Timbrell . The financial results are also gratifying ; the admissions , together with a gift of £ 100 , by Messrs . Burroughes and Watts , having produced about £ 550 , which , after deduction of expenses , will be divided among the eight competitors .

Our brethren of Lincolnshire are coming well to the front . They headed the list of Provinces subscribing to the Boys' School last year , and are now in the same honourable position with regard to the R . M . B . I ., their Contribution to which is £ 573 . One of their Stewards ,

the Rev . Bro . Daniel Ace , D . D ., who has for two years officiated as Provincial Grand Chaplain , and who now holds similar office under the Mark Degree , is well known for his forcible Masonic Sermons , and luminous treatment of advanced social problems .

We read that the Second King of Siam has fled for protection to the house of the British Consul-General . We presume this to be the same Prince who , under the rule of the late First King was so esteemed and respected by Europeans for his tolerance and love of European

literature . Ho is , we believe , one of the few Siamese literati who possess the key to those remarkable inscriptions which are still legible on the enormous ruins , of

forgotten cities in the dense forests bordering upon Siam and Cambodia , which but few have ever reached after weeks of tropical travel , up the pestilential river that winds through the dense jungle which has overrun them .

Bro . Clarence Holt has created a furore at the Oxford , by his delineation of the characters of Sir Walter Scott . Bro . Holt ' s faithful representations nightly receive wellmerited applause .

The St . James Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 180 , has removed from the Horse and Groom , Winsley Street , Oxford Street , to the Union Tavern , Air Street , Piccadilly On Wednesday last the 15 sections were worked b y the

A Lodge of Instruction , under the wan-ant of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , will be held at Bro . T . J . Maidwell ' s , the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , every Thursday evening . Commencing on the 11 th inst .

Current Events.

members of the Salisbury Lodge of Instruction . Bro . J . Mander W . M . occupied the chair , and above forty brethren were present on that occasion .

That the energies of Masons , when roused to energy , can produce excellent results is shown by the following figures , representing the sums severally contributed by the seven East-end Lodges who sent stewards to the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .

£ s d Sincerity , No . 174 Bro . E . J . Billiard - ••51 10 0 Yarborough , No . 554 „ J . J . Berry - - - 168 10 0 DukeofEdinbro' , No . 1259 „ S . "Weatherill - . . 165 0 0 Burdett Coutts , No . 1278 „ TV . J . Crutch . . . 103 10 0

Clapton , No . 1365 „ C . B . Miles . •- 65 0 0 Longthorne , No . 1421 „ C W . Ashdown •- 40 0 0 Prince Leopold , No . 1445 „ W . T . Howe . •- 105 5 0 Amounting in the aggregate to ••£ 608 15 0

On Ash Wednesday the Moore and Burgess Minstrels will g ive their entertainment at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane , in consequence of their own Hall being closed on that date , pursuant to the Act of Parliament of the 25 th of George II . We understand the company will be greatly augmented on this occasion .

A complimentary farewell banquet was tendered by the Sydney Lodge of Mark Masters to Brother Senior Warden John Leveson , Past Master of the Zetland Lodge , No . 655 ,

E . C ., Past 2 nd Principal H . Zetland Chapter of Australia , No . 390 , E . G ., Past Pro . G . L . Officer , New South Wales , E . G ., on his approaching departure for England , which was numerously attended .

Money Market And City News.

MONEY MARKET AND CITY NEWS .

FKIDAY . THE actual commencement of a lock-out in South Wales , with its attendant evils , is not the least important event in the commercial annals of the week . In a business view also the strain upon our coin reserve has been unusually severe the last few days , but ifc is hoped that the necessity for such heavy withdrawals as havo receutly taken place , will soon have ceased to exist , and the balance

at the Bank restored to its normal condition . The fact of no change having been made in the quotation after the meeting yesterday is looked upon with a certain amount of satisfaction , as it seemed to be accepted as more than probable that a move to a higher figure would have to be resorted to . Such not being the case , the markets are gaining ground a little , although there are circumstances which require to

be taken into account when reviewing the situation , of an exceptional character . The late trial for libel in the Times has had its effect on the public mind , and the investigation now going ou in another case is not without some influence in deterring speculators from entering into fresh engagements . For these reasons , then , the markets may be described as extremely quiet , and there is evident reluctauce to

deal with many of tho new properties that have lately been brought forward . The instances of " plunder " have been too numerous , unforinnately , in recent times , to be easily forgotten , and it behoves the investor to watch carefully and inqnirc closely before parting with his or her money . What arc known as Trust investments are , although a new medium of employing capital , a recognised feature in the Stock

Exchange list , and as wc intend occasionally to point out the merits of different undertakings , we propose to supplement the remarks which have , from time to time appeared here , with a few words respecting " Trusts . " Tho principle on which these Trusts aro based , is that of averaging the risk of investments by tho division of capital amongst a number of different securities . The capital of the trust is put into

a number of Stocks of that particular class , with which it deals , and the dividends arising therefrom , aro employed , in most cases , in paying interest on the Trust Certificates at a certain fixed rate , and the surplus , in reducing tho certificates by drawings . These are the leading features , although not all , but as a rule , the security is considered fairly good , and in cases where the design confines the Trust solely to the investment of

its capital in different stocks , the character of the security must depend on the discrimination which has been used in dividing the capital and employing it . In selecting ouo of these Trusts for an investment all the best available information should be obtained , the last report of the directors or trustees , the report of the last meeting of certificate holders , and if possible a list of tho securities held iu trust .

The English Funds are fairly quoted , aud no adverse movement is reported in this quarter . For Home Railways there has not been quite such a brisk demand , although the proceedings have not actually changed to weakness . Good dividends have been notified iu several instances , and it ia to be greatly regretted that a want of harmony in working arranf ements between companies prevents the shareholders from reaping the benefits that would otherwise be secured .

The foreign market is moderately firm , and if indications of smoothness could be relied upon , in connection with the money market , it is propable that a firmer feeling would lead to still better prospects . There are scarcely any sew features in regard , to American or

  • Prev page
  • 1
  • 9
  • You're on page10
  • 11
  • 16
  • Next page
  • Accredited Museum Designated Outstanding Collection
  • LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1058497 / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2025

  • Accessibility statement

  • Designed, developed, and maintained by King's Digital Lab

We use cookies to track usage and preferences.

Privacy & cookie policy