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they came , yet they thonght they had found out some awful secrets , and so departed , no one having tho heart to disabuse them of the allnsion . The exhibits were in two rooms . B"nks , engravings , aprons nnd old documrnts occupied one , and jewellery , medals , ceramics , & n ., filled the other . The latter room was naturally the most popular
from the remarkable beauty of many of the examples of the en . graver ' s and die sinker ' s arts . Some of tho goblets , too , were very massive and old , and there were swords of state , and solid bullion ornaments of many kinds belonging to a class of curios that always seem to draw popular attention . Somo of the engraved glass nnd antique jugs and drinking cups and firing glasses were verv curious
and rare . As for emblematic jewels the namo ef their variety wan legion . From early last century to the present day , every imagin ¦ ihlo kind of specimen was shown , whilst on one table was arranged the very handsome civic plate of the city and corporation of Worcester . In the room devoted to books , Ac ., the aprons most attracted tho attention of the weaker sex . Certainly , many of them wero
exceedjngly curious , and displayed an emazing amount of skill and o- > re both with the embroidery frame and the paint , brush . Then there were old Minute Books of Lodges extending back ns far ns 1730 , strange old works on Freemasonry , comically engraved sqnibs and cartoons , photographs , and , in fact , an almost inexhaustible quarry for tho intelligent Craftsman . Downstairs , on the ground floor , the generous
hosts bad provided a splendid supper and a second band of music , and if any one on that occasion went away hungry or thirsty it wns through no fault of the hospitable entertainers . And so home and to bed , as old Pepys would have said . In the morning a stroll round the Cathedral filled up the hours , an inspection of the two beautiful stained glass windows , presented bv
the Freemasons of Worcestershire on different occasions , of the gloriously carved pulpit of marble and alabaster , of the magnificent alabaster reredos , marble pavements , and noble east window , the preparations for the rapidly approaching choir festival , and of the numerous monuments that thickly dot the transepts and side aisles . At noon there waa a suspicions movement of " black . coated men .
armed with small leather cases , " in the direction of the south side of the Cathedral , and we soon found ourselves drifting with the stream through the old abbey gateway with its groined Norman roof and into the doors of a noble Gothic hall , now used as a school , but which was originally the refectory of the monastery , on the north wall being still traces of the pulpit whence the reader droned out his daily
homily . Here we find everything set ont for opening a Masonic Lodge , and presently Brother Bndd opens the Worcester Lodge in tbe three degrees . In the meantime we pass on through the cloisters into the Decagonal Chapter House , where we find the Provincial Grand Master , several Grand Lodgo Officers and distinguished visitors , robing . Falling into our places , we advance in procession ,
are announced and admitted into the Lodge-room , where presently Sir E . A . Lechmere , having received the gavel , resigned into his bands by Bro . Budd , proceeds to open his Provincial Grand Lodge . Then the formal business is transacted , reports read , votes taken , all most regularly and harmoniously , thanks to the arrangements of Bro . Taylor , and finally the Officers for the year are appointed .
Amongst other things it transpires that this small Province , consisting of only a dozen Lodges , has directly contributed nearly 15 , 000 dollars in six years towards the three Masonic Charities . Thia being concluded , another procession ia formed , and marched through the beautiful shade of the cloisters to the Cathedral , whose bells are ringing in that wild intoxication of harmonious sound
known as " a merry peal . " The Chaplain , in his place in the lino of procession , is preceded by four " Lewises , " of about twelve years of age , who carry between them , by the corners , a velvet cushion , on which rest tbe open volume of the Sacred Law , and the Square and Compasses ; and the position of our brother , the Provincial Grand Master , is marked by his Sword Bearer , who bears before him a
ponderous blade , such as might have exercised the arms of Baldwin himself , to wield . As we slowly advance through the cloisters , the sunshine , darting through the tracery dividing us from the quadrangle , lights np the bright colonra of the blue clothing and flashea on the gold embroidery and jewels , whilst the steady snnlight gleams brightly upon the rows of white marble slabs in a setting of emerald
sward , that marl : the resting places of bygone churchmen , whose remains have found an appropriate resting place amongst the foundation-stones of the mighty fane in which they ministered . As we enter the Cathedral doors the organ strikes up a Masonic march , composed for the occasion , and we advance np the central aisle , which is lined by interested spectators , and take our seats in
the choir , on both sides of the massive tomb , surmounted by a huge gilded effigy , which marks the resting place of King John of England . And then the choral service proceeds , and the grand old Liturgy of the oldest Christian Church in the world finds a warm answering note in the breasts of many a brother present , and after Sir George Elary ' s anthem , " I was glad when tbey said unto me , we will go into the
house of the Lord , " has been sung by the choir , onr brother , the Dean of York mounts the pulpit stairs , his collar of P . G . Chaplain of England worn outside his canonicals , and discourses eloquently to us from that remarkable passage in the Acts of the Apostles , " In every nation he that , feareth Him and woiketh righteousness is accepted of Him . " It was a remarkable sermon , and I shall not attempt to give
you any idea of it , because it is to be printed , and when it is published I shall send you a copy . So , after an offertory in behalf of two deserving local charities , and the benediction from the Very Rev . Lord Alwyne Compton , we reform onr procession and return to the old hall , where he > rty gord wishes ate exchanged , and the Lodge is closed . Then to unclothe , and
to the Guildhnlll to dinner , where I find myself admirably planted—Bro . George Taylor on my left , Bro . Cumberland on my right , Bro . Hughan on my left front , Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn Past Grand Chaplain eight opposite , and Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary of England on my right front . Nothing could have been better as far as surroundings went , and if only the dinner had been hotter all
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would have been perfect . But these are not the timea to grumble . We are all in the humour to be plensed , and we are pleased accord . i'lL'lv . We follow the nsiiil lines of t'ie t' > nst list on snch occasions . The Dean of York proposes the health of h ' s o * d college friend the Provincial Grand *\ l > ister ; the G > 'n » d Secretary proposes the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Godson , whose beam ' ng fnce reflects
smiles like a many dimp ' ed ocean ; the Senior Provincial G . Warden , who is the Mayor of Kidderminster , proposes the Dean ; Bro . Hughan and I respond for the Visitors , and Bro . Frederick Binckes , that Past Master in oratory , responds for the Masonic Charit ' e- " , and so we jog along with musical interludes until tho Tyler ' s toast warns as 'hat . it is tim « to seek repose .
A good night , well earned sleep , and a hearty breakfast combine fo land us once more at the Guildhall , bnt this timo to s-iy farewell . I stroll ronnd the rooms , renew a few of yes'erday's acquaintance , ships , think of the Keystone , and seenre a commemorative medal ( which I send accompanying this ) , adjourn to the Crown Hotel with some few friends for a "dochan doras" ( I have not tbe faintest
idea how to spell it ) , and then the usual stuffy cab landa us two at the railway station . Here , who should we find on the platform bnt Bro . Hughan and his Torqnay contingent , on tho way to Malvern . We join company , and at Malvern charter a carriage and drive ronnd the Wyoh-road , and gaze on the far-off Welsh mountains and the lovel y intervening plains . Bnt time will slip along and trains persist in
starting punctually , and at 4 . 20 we must bid onr good brethren good bye , and board a crowded train for Birmingham , where we arrive hot and irritable at six . What wonders are wronght by a good dinner and a cigar p At eight we are ourselves again , and ready for any . thing—and we need it—for , lo ! in the smoke-room of tho Queen ' s
Hotel is our old friend Frederick Binckes , Secretary of the Boys ' School , who tells ns he is on his way to Stony Stratford , where a Provincial Grand Mark Lodge is held the next day . So the evening passes in pleasant converse , and the next day brings ns back to old York , feeling better and wiser men , from a Masonic point of view , than we were when we last left its white walla behind us . Yonrs fraternally , T . B . WHYTEHEAD .
The Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held their monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . A . H . Tattershall in the chair . The Audit Committee ' s report was read by Bro . Terry the Secretary , and received . Among the candidates for the
annuities of the Institution , the case of one brother was deferred for further information . Seven candidates , three of whom were females , were placed on the list for the election next May . Only two of the accepted cases were from the London district . On the motion of Brother James
Willing jun ., seconded by Brother E . F . Storr , it was agreed that in future a list , as far as practicable , of the particulars of each candidate ' s case he printed for the use of the Committee , in the same manner as at the Board of Benevolence .
Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., has received from the Unions Lodge of Instruction at Leicester , through its Secretary , Bro . E . P . Steeds , a pleasing souvenir of his late visit to that place , and a record of the satisfaction afforded to the brethren there by the delivery of his
Lecture on the Ceremonial of the First Degree , in the form of an engrossed copy of the resolutions passed on that occasion , thanking him for his services and constituting him an honorary member of the Lodge . We understand a similar compliment awaits him from Kidderminster , where he lately delivered his instructive lecture .
The installation meeting of the Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , was held on Thursday atternoon , at Messrs . Spiers and Pond's , the Criterion , Piccadilly . Bro . James Willing jun ,
the first Master of the Lodge , having been elected to fill the chair for the second year in succession , was installed . The first , second and third degrees were worked during the evening .
At the meeting of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Brockett Sorrel ] , the Master , presiding , an elegant testimonial was presented to Dr . Jabez Hogg P . G . D ., the Treasurer of the
Lodge . The presentation took the form of a portrait in oil , of onr worthy brother , and it was made in recognition of his services to the Lodge since its formation , and to pernetuate the esteem in which he is held by the members .
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liver , and in disorders of the system caused by cold or a sluggish circulation , no medicine is so efficacious , no remedy so rapid , as these Pills which aro : iltngether incapable of doing mischief . By quickening digestion , they give refreshing sleep , ( sharpen the appetite , impart tone to the digestive organs , purifyand enrich the blood , regulate the secretions , and strengthen the whole physical frame .
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they came , yet they thonght they had found out some awful secrets , and so departed , no one having tho heart to disabuse them of the allnsion . The exhibits were in two rooms . B"nks , engravings , aprons nnd old documrnts occupied one , and jewellery , medals , ceramics , & n ., filled the other . The latter room was naturally the most popular
from the remarkable beauty of many of the examples of the en . graver ' s and die sinker ' s arts . Some of tho goblets , too , were very massive and old , and there were swords of state , and solid bullion ornaments of many kinds belonging to a class of curios that always seem to draw popular attention . Somo of the engraved glass nnd antique jugs and drinking cups and firing glasses were verv curious
and rare . As for emblematic jewels the namo ef their variety wan legion . From early last century to the present day , every imagin ¦ ihlo kind of specimen was shown , whilst on one table was arranged the very handsome civic plate of the city and corporation of Worcester . In the room devoted to books , Ac ., the aprons most attracted tho attention of the weaker sex . Certainly , many of them wero
exceedjngly curious , and displayed an emazing amount of skill and o- > re both with the embroidery frame and the paint , brush . Then there were old Minute Books of Lodges extending back ns far ns 1730 , strange old works on Freemasonry , comically engraved sqnibs and cartoons , photographs , and , in fact , an almost inexhaustible quarry for tho intelligent Craftsman . Downstairs , on the ground floor , the generous
hosts bad provided a splendid supper and a second band of music , and if any one on that occasion went away hungry or thirsty it wns through no fault of the hospitable entertainers . And so home and to bed , as old Pepys would have said . In the morning a stroll round the Cathedral filled up the hours , an inspection of the two beautiful stained glass windows , presented bv
the Freemasons of Worcestershire on different occasions , of the gloriously carved pulpit of marble and alabaster , of the magnificent alabaster reredos , marble pavements , and noble east window , the preparations for the rapidly approaching choir festival , and of the numerous monuments that thickly dot the transepts and side aisles . At noon there waa a suspicions movement of " black . coated men .
armed with small leather cases , " in the direction of the south side of the Cathedral , and we soon found ourselves drifting with the stream through the old abbey gateway with its groined Norman roof and into the doors of a noble Gothic hall , now used as a school , but which was originally the refectory of the monastery , on the north wall being still traces of the pulpit whence the reader droned out his daily
homily . Here we find everything set ont for opening a Masonic Lodge , and presently Brother Bndd opens the Worcester Lodge in tbe three degrees . In the meantime we pass on through the cloisters into the Decagonal Chapter House , where we find the Provincial Grand Master , several Grand Lodgo Officers and distinguished visitors , robing . Falling into our places , we advance in procession ,
are announced and admitted into the Lodge-room , where presently Sir E . A . Lechmere , having received the gavel , resigned into his bands by Bro . Budd , proceeds to open his Provincial Grand Lodge . Then the formal business is transacted , reports read , votes taken , all most regularly and harmoniously , thanks to the arrangements of Bro . Taylor , and finally the Officers for the year are appointed .
Amongst other things it transpires that this small Province , consisting of only a dozen Lodges , has directly contributed nearly 15 , 000 dollars in six years towards the three Masonic Charities . Thia being concluded , another procession ia formed , and marched through the beautiful shade of the cloisters to the Cathedral , whose bells are ringing in that wild intoxication of harmonious sound
known as " a merry peal . " The Chaplain , in his place in the lino of procession , is preceded by four " Lewises , " of about twelve years of age , who carry between them , by the corners , a velvet cushion , on which rest tbe open volume of the Sacred Law , and the Square and Compasses ; and the position of our brother , the Provincial Grand Master , is marked by his Sword Bearer , who bears before him a
ponderous blade , such as might have exercised the arms of Baldwin himself , to wield . As we slowly advance through the cloisters , the sunshine , darting through the tracery dividing us from the quadrangle , lights np the bright colonra of the blue clothing and flashea on the gold embroidery and jewels , whilst the steady snnlight gleams brightly upon the rows of white marble slabs in a setting of emerald
sward , that marl : the resting places of bygone churchmen , whose remains have found an appropriate resting place amongst the foundation-stones of the mighty fane in which they ministered . As we enter the Cathedral doors the organ strikes up a Masonic march , composed for the occasion , and we advance np the central aisle , which is lined by interested spectators , and take our seats in
the choir , on both sides of the massive tomb , surmounted by a huge gilded effigy , which marks the resting place of King John of England . And then the choral service proceeds , and the grand old Liturgy of the oldest Christian Church in the world finds a warm answering note in the breasts of many a brother present , and after Sir George Elary ' s anthem , " I was glad when tbey said unto me , we will go into the
house of the Lord , " has been sung by the choir , onr brother , the Dean of York mounts the pulpit stairs , his collar of P . G . Chaplain of England worn outside his canonicals , and discourses eloquently to us from that remarkable passage in the Acts of the Apostles , " In every nation he that , feareth Him and woiketh righteousness is accepted of Him . " It was a remarkable sermon , and I shall not attempt to give
you any idea of it , because it is to be printed , and when it is published I shall send you a copy . So , after an offertory in behalf of two deserving local charities , and the benediction from the Very Rev . Lord Alwyne Compton , we reform onr procession and return to the old hall , where he > rty gord wishes ate exchanged , and the Lodge is closed . Then to unclothe , and
to the Guildhnlll to dinner , where I find myself admirably planted—Bro . George Taylor on my left , Bro . Cumberland on my right , Bro . Hughan on my left front , Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn Past Grand Chaplain eight opposite , and Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary of England on my right front . Nothing could have been better as far as surroundings went , and if only the dinner had been hotter all
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would have been perfect . But these are not the timea to grumble . We are all in the humour to be plensed , and we are pleased accord . i'lL'lv . We follow the nsiiil lines of t'ie t' > nst list on snch occasions . The Dean of York proposes the health of h ' s o * d college friend the Provincial Grand *\ l > ister ; the G > 'n » d Secretary proposes the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Godson , whose beam ' ng fnce reflects
smiles like a many dimp ' ed ocean ; the Senior Provincial G . Warden , who is the Mayor of Kidderminster , proposes the Dean ; Bro . Hughan and I respond for the Visitors , and Bro . Frederick Binckes , that Past Master in oratory , responds for the Masonic Charit ' e- " , and so we jog along with musical interludes until tho Tyler ' s toast warns as 'hat . it is tim « to seek repose .
A good night , well earned sleep , and a hearty breakfast combine fo land us once more at the Guildhall , bnt this timo to s-iy farewell . I stroll ronnd the rooms , renew a few of yes'erday's acquaintance , ships , think of the Keystone , and seenre a commemorative medal ( which I send accompanying this ) , adjourn to the Crown Hotel with some few friends for a "dochan doras" ( I have not tbe faintest
idea how to spell it ) , and then the usual stuffy cab landa us two at the railway station . Here , who should we find on the platform bnt Bro . Hughan and his Torqnay contingent , on tho way to Malvern . We join company , and at Malvern charter a carriage and drive ronnd the Wyoh-road , and gaze on the far-off Welsh mountains and the lovel y intervening plains . Bnt time will slip along and trains persist in
starting punctually , and at 4 . 20 we must bid onr good brethren good bye , and board a crowded train for Birmingham , where we arrive hot and irritable at six . What wonders are wronght by a good dinner and a cigar p At eight we are ourselves again , and ready for any . thing—and we need it—for , lo ! in the smoke-room of tho Queen ' s
Hotel is our old friend Frederick Binckes , Secretary of the Boys ' School , who tells ns he is on his way to Stony Stratford , where a Provincial Grand Mark Lodge is held the next day . So the evening passes in pleasant converse , and the next day brings ns back to old York , feeling better and wiser men , from a Masonic point of view , than we were when we last left its white walla behind us . Yonrs fraternally , T . B . WHYTEHEAD .
The Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held their monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . A . H . Tattershall in the chair . The Audit Committee ' s report was read by Bro . Terry the Secretary , and received . Among the candidates for the
annuities of the Institution , the case of one brother was deferred for further information . Seven candidates , three of whom were females , were placed on the list for the election next May . Only two of the accepted cases were from the London district . On the motion of Brother James
Willing jun ., seconded by Brother E . F . Storr , it was agreed that in future a list , as far as practicable , of the particulars of each candidate ' s case he printed for the use of the Committee , in the same manner as at the Board of Benevolence .
Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., has received from the Unions Lodge of Instruction at Leicester , through its Secretary , Bro . E . P . Steeds , a pleasing souvenir of his late visit to that place , and a record of the satisfaction afforded to the brethren there by the delivery of his
Lecture on the Ceremonial of the First Degree , in the form of an engrossed copy of the resolutions passed on that occasion , thanking him for his services and constituting him an honorary member of the Lodge . We understand a similar compliment awaits him from Kidderminster , where he lately delivered his instructive lecture .
The installation meeting of the Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , was held on Thursday atternoon , at Messrs . Spiers and Pond's , the Criterion , Piccadilly . Bro . James Willing jun ,
the first Master of the Lodge , having been elected to fill the chair for the second year in succession , was installed . The first , second and third degrees were worked during the evening .
At the meeting of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Brockett Sorrel ] , the Master , presiding , an elegant testimonial was presented to Dr . Jabez Hogg P . G . D ., the Treasurer of the
Lodge . The presentation took the form of a portrait in oil , of onr worthy brother , and it was made in recognition of his services to the Lodge since its formation , and to pernetuate the esteem in which he is held by the members .
HOI . T , OWAT ' Prr , ts . —Sleeplessness , flatulency acidity , nausea , and all dyspeptic indications may be speedily relieved by these famous Pills , of which Inrpc quantities are shipped to » U parts of the world . The constantly increasing demand for Holioway ' s medicine proves its power over disease , nnd its estimation by the public . In weakness of the stomach , in diseases of the
liver , and in disorders of the system caused by cold or a sluggish circulation , no medicine is so efficacious , no remedy so rapid , as these Pills which aro : iltngether incapable of doing mischief . By quickening digestion , they give refreshing sleep , ( sharpen the appetite , impart tone to the digestive organs , purifyand enrich the blood , regulate the secretions , and strengthen the whole physical frame .