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Topics Of The Day.
Marlborough House by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as President of the Society of Arts , for the purpose of establishing Free Scholarships for Metropolitan Students in the National Training School for Music . His Royal Highness was supported by the Duke of Edinburgh , Prince Christian , the Duke of Teck , the Archbishops of
Canterbury and York , the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , Lord Hampton ; and there were present , Mr . Cole C . B ., SirB . Whitworth , Sir J . Hawshaw , Sir T . Dakin and others . The Prince of Wales announced , during the meeeting , that Mr . C . J . Freake had presented to the School , as a free gift ,
the premises now in course of construction , which he had originally intended to place at the disposal of the Committee for a term of five years . The Duke of Edinburgh proposed the appointment of a general committee for the establishment of Free Scholarships , and the Archbishop of
Canterbury seconded it . Several gentlemen addressed the meeting , the Master of the Mercers' Company announcing that the Company would make a grant annually of £ 50 towards the foundation of one Scholarship , to be called the "Mercers ' Musical Scholarship . " Sir T . Dakin on behalf of the
Fishmongers' Company announced that it intended to found two , and Alderman Cotton promised the support of the Haberdashers' Company . The resolution was carried unanimously . Votes of thanks to the Prince of Wales for calling the meeting and presiding over it , and to Mr . Freake for his great liberality , brought the proceedings to a close .
The review at Longchamps of the Paris Garrison is the most noteworthy item of intelligence from France . About 36 , 000 troops were on the ground , under the command of General Ladmirault . Marshal MacMahon , President of the Republic , having ridden along the line , attended by a
bnllant staff , took up a position facing the tribunes , and the troops then marched past . All accounts agree in stating that though the regiments were numerically weak , mere cadres in fact , the men looked well and stepped out bravely . ' It is also stated the Tripartite alliance
of the Emperors of Austria , Germany , and Russia has ceased to exist , Russia having withdrawn from it , and that in consequence of this , an alliance between Sweden and Germany will be formed . It is further reported that the official relations between Russia and
the Vatican are about to be formally re-established . From Berlin the news is , that the Arnim trial , tho result of which was deemed so unsatisfactory , both by the Government and Count Arnim , has been re-opened . The decision of the Judges will be made known on the 24 th instant .
Italy has been spared a ministerial crisis , the Government having obtained a majority of 17 on the Public Safety Bill , the votes being 220 to 223 . Since then its other measures have been passed by large majorities , and now the labours of the Parliament are closed . On Wednesday , the Pope
entered on the 30 th year of his Papacy , and received the congratulations of the Cardinals and from other bodies . From Spain we hear that the Alphonsist operations to combat Carlism are in progress , Avhile from America the chief news is
that the locusts are ravaging the Trans-Mississippi States , notably Colorado , Kansas , and Missouri . Hopes arc entertained , however , that the destruction may not be so great as last year .
Ihc Sixth Annual Fete of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage will be held at the Crystal Palace , on Wednesday , 30 th June , under the patronage of Her
Majesty the Queen , Bro . Col . Henderson C . B ., Col . Fraser C . B ., Capt . W . C . Harriss , Lieut .-Col . D . W . P . Labalmondiere , Lieut .-Col . R . L . O . Pearson , and the Hon . Sec , Bro . James Mott . This excellent institution was established
1 st January 1870 to afford relief to as many destitute orphans of the members of the Metropolitan and City Police forces as the funds will allow of , to provide them Avith clothing , maintenance and education , and to place
them in situations , where tho prospect of an honest livelihood shall be secured . Tho site of the new Orphanage is Wellesley House , Twickenham , and is well worthy of a visit . Tickets for the Fete can be obtained at all the Metropolitan and City Police Stations .
We have received , this morning ( Friday ) , a copy of the Report of the Deputy Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , addressed to the Yorkshire Vico Presidents of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . We will refer to it next week .
Dedication Of The New Masonic Temple In New York.
DEDICATION OF THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE IN NEW YORK .
WE have received accounts of this imposing ceremonial , but , for this week , must content ourselves with announcing that everything passed off most successfully . The brethren were marshalled in twenty-six divisions , and as each division comprised about a thousand members , those
who joined the procession could have been little short of 26 , 000 . After the grand parade the dedication services were performed . The R . W . G . M . Ellwood E . Thome , with the other Grand Officers , having taken their seats in Grand
Lodge , a selection of music was p layed . Then one of the Grand Chaplains having offered up an appropriate prayer , and other religious ceremonies having been performed , the
Grand Master delivered a most eloquent address , in which he congratulated all present on the significant event of the day . Banquets took place in honour of the occasion . We must hold over any detailed account .
R . W . Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guards , will make his annual inspection in the grounds of St . James ' s Palace on Tuesday next , and afterwards entertain the Yeomen at dinner , at the Criterion , Regent ' s Circus .
The Butterflies Of Masonry.
THE BUTTERFLIES OF MASONRY .
( From the HEBREW LEADER . ) WE have often noticed , in onr daily walk and conversation , newly fledged brethren whose sole ambition seems to be on the surfaco rather than in tho soul . Bedecked with gew-gaws , Masonic insignia , and tawdy trappings , they mark their consequence among the Craft by what may be justly termed a garish display of " fuss and feathors . " This is certainly anything elso than a proper
and discreet appreciation of their admission into our noblo Order , and gives bnt poor promise of future usefulness . In this connection we have , with approving pleasure , received a communication from that ripe scholar and distingnished Craftsman , 111 . John M . Miller , 32 ° , of Baltimore , and which is so a propos that wo extract largely from it as follows : —
" Is it possible for any person or persons skilled in human lore , or sufficiently well acquainted with tho vagaries and eccentricities of that creature commonly designated ' man , ' to dispense some of his kuowledge in ventilating the subject of Masonic jewellery ; as to where it originated , and for what purpose so vast a store of Masonic knickknacks are continuously and so ostentatiously shown off by so
great a number of people , who aro either Masons , or else have a most intense desiro to make others believe them to be such ? " The very manufacturer of these ornamental badges , many of them exceeding in size aud ' beauty' even those of a police officer , or a car conductor , must bo a perfect godsend to the multitude who supply the Fraternity . It looks as if about one-half of the Order had
been taught to believe that they were not Masons unless they carried with them their entire set of emblems—tho larger tho better—and that they must display them so as to bo observed by every one . To see the great number of squares , compasses keystones , and various other what-nots , sported by every third man we meet , ought certainly to convince tho most sceptical that our
Order is indeed ' universal . ' Who will gainsay tho fact that half of our initiates and members sport their gilded pins or heavy ornaments before they are far enough advanced to even say whore they were 'first' made Masons , let alone possess any knowledge of the meaniug of their show-cards ? " Too often we blamo tho female sex for their love of display , their brooches and their earrings , their fingers clustered with diamonds , or
something equally as useful so easily obtained from the dollar stores , scarce remembering that it has ever been one of tho characteristics of the fair sex to adorn themselves and add to their already tco numerous charms , that of personal adornment ; and yet , at tho same time , we must confess that those who wield the implements of the Craft , and who belong to the sterner sex , very often eclipse them in the exhibition of their ornaments .
"The emblem-wearing mania , so strong at present , is not too highly calculated to elovato us in tho regard and esteem of those not numbered with us . * * * "The tvno Freemason requires no outside badgo or sign to proclaim himself as such . He who cannot make himself known with , out converting his body into a walking sign-post , had best begin
afresh to study up his forgotten knowledge—provided he ever had any to forget—and then ho may feel disposed to have tho size of his decorations slightly curtailed . " Regalia and decorations are beautiful in themselves , when propdrly and appropriately worn , but they have their proper time and place for exhibition . How soon does anything lose tho charm of
novelty and beauty by constant exposure to our evory day gaze ? " It is a bitter truth that the public displayers of Masonic emblems are the very ones who arc the least often seen in their Lodge room ? and who know , least of all , those things which really make the good and true Mason , or solve the meaning of tho ' emblems' so largely
displayed . " If these few remarks will induce even a few brethren to go to tho Lodge and there show off their massive jewelry , and afterwards quietly lock it up , and then appear like men beforo tho public gaze , they will not have been writtan in vain ,
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Topics Of The Day.
Marlborough House by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as President of the Society of Arts , for the purpose of establishing Free Scholarships for Metropolitan Students in the National Training School for Music . His Royal Highness was supported by the Duke of Edinburgh , Prince Christian , the Duke of Teck , the Archbishops of
Canterbury and York , the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , Lord Hampton ; and there were present , Mr . Cole C . B ., SirB . Whitworth , Sir J . Hawshaw , Sir T . Dakin and others . The Prince of Wales announced , during the meeeting , that Mr . C . J . Freake had presented to the School , as a free gift ,
the premises now in course of construction , which he had originally intended to place at the disposal of the Committee for a term of five years . The Duke of Edinburgh proposed the appointment of a general committee for the establishment of Free Scholarships , and the Archbishop of
Canterbury seconded it . Several gentlemen addressed the meeting , the Master of the Mercers' Company announcing that the Company would make a grant annually of £ 50 towards the foundation of one Scholarship , to be called the "Mercers ' Musical Scholarship . " Sir T . Dakin on behalf of the
Fishmongers' Company announced that it intended to found two , and Alderman Cotton promised the support of the Haberdashers' Company . The resolution was carried unanimously . Votes of thanks to the Prince of Wales for calling the meeting and presiding over it , and to Mr . Freake for his great liberality , brought the proceedings to a close .
The review at Longchamps of the Paris Garrison is the most noteworthy item of intelligence from France . About 36 , 000 troops were on the ground , under the command of General Ladmirault . Marshal MacMahon , President of the Republic , having ridden along the line , attended by a
bnllant staff , took up a position facing the tribunes , and the troops then marched past . All accounts agree in stating that though the regiments were numerically weak , mere cadres in fact , the men looked well and stepped out bravely . ' It is also stated the Tripartite alliance
of the Emperors of Austria , Germany , and Russia has ceased to exist , Russia having withdrawn from it , and that in consequence of this , an alliance between Sweden and Germany will be formed . It is further reported that the official relations between Russia and
the Vatican are about to be formally re-established . From Berlin the news is , that the Arnim trial , tho result of which was deemed so unsatisfactory , both by the Government and Count Arnim , has been re-opened . The decision of the Judges will be made known on the 24 th instant .
Italy has been spared a ministerial crisis , the Government having obtained a majority of 17 on the Public Safety Bill , the votes being 220 to 223 . Since then its other measures have been passed by large majorities , and now the labours of the Parliament are closed . On Wednesday , the Pope
entered on the 30 th year of his Papacy , and received the congratulations of the Cardinals and from other bodies . From Spain we hear that the Alphonsist operations to combat Carlism are in progress , Avhile from America the chief news is
that the locusts are ravaging the Trans-Mississippi States , notably Colorado , Kansas , and Missouri . Hopes arc entertained , however , that the destruction may not be so great as last year .
Ihc Sixth Annual Fete of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage will be held at the Crystal Palace , on Wednesday , 30 th June , under the patronage of Her
Majesty the Queen , Bro . Col . Henderson C . B ., Col . Fraser C . B ., Capt . W . C . Harriss , Lieut .-Col . D . W . P . Labalmondiere , Lieut .-Col . R . L . O . Pearson , and the Hon . Sec , Bro . James Mott . This excellent institution was established
1 st January 1870 to afford relief to as many destitute orphans of the members of the Metropolitan and City Police forces as the funds will allow of , to provide them Avith clothing , maintenance and education , and to place
them in situations , where tho prospect of an honest livelihood shall be secured . Tho site of the new Orphanage is Wellesley House , Twickenham , and is well worthy of a visit . Tickets for the Fete can be obtained at all the Metropolitan and City Police Stations .
We have received , this morning ( Friday ) , a copy of the Report of the Deputy Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , addressed to the Yorkshire Vico Presidents of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . We will refer to it next week .
Dedication Of The New Masonic Temple In New York.
DEDICATION OF THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE IN NEW YORK .
WE have received accounts of this imposing ceremonial , but , for this week , must content ourselves with announcing that everything passed off most successfully . The brethren were marshalled in twenty-six divisions , and as each division comprised about a thousand members , those
who joined the procession could have been little short of 26 , 000 . After the grand parade the dedication services were performed . The R . W . G . M . Ellwood E . Thome , with the other Grand Officers , having taken their seats in Grand
Lodge , a selection of music was p layed . Then one of the Grand Chaplains having offered up an appropriate prayer , and other religious ceremonies having been performed , the
Grand Master delivered a most eloquent address , in which he congratulated all present on the significant event of the day . Banquets took place in honour of the occasion . We must hold over any detailed account .
R . W . Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guards , will make his annual inspection in the grounds of St . James ' s Palace on Tuesday next , and afterwards entertain the Yeomen at dinner , at the Criterion , Regent ' s Circus .
The Butterflies Of Masonry.
THE BUTTERFLIES OF MASONRY .
( From the HEBREW LEADER . ) WE have often noticed , in onr daily walk and conversation , newly fledged brethren whose sole ambition seems to be on the surfaco rather than in tho soul . Bedecked with gew-gaws , Masonic insignia , and tawdy trappings , they mark their consequence among the Craft by what may be justly termed a garish display of " fuss and feathors . " This is certainly anything elso than a proper
and discreet appreciation of their admission into our noblo Order , and gives bnt poor promise of future usefulness . In this connection we have , with approving pleasure , received a communication from that ripe scholar and distingnished Craftsman , 111 . John M . Miller , 32 ° , of Baltimore , and which is so a propos that wo extract largely from it as follows : —
" Is it possible for any person or persons skilled in human lore , or sufficiently well acquainted with tho vagaries and eccentricities of that creature commonly designated ' man , ' to dispense some of his kuowledge in ventilating the subject of Masonic jewellery ; as to where it originated , and for what purpose so vast a store of Masonic knickknacks are continuously and so ostentatiously shown off by so
great a number of people , who aro either Masons , or else have a most intense desiro to make others believe them to be such ? " The very manufacturer of these ornamental badges , many of them exceeding in size aud ' beauty' even those of a police officer , or a car conductor , must bo a perfect godsend to the multitude who supply the Fraternity . It looks as if about one-half of the Order had
been taught to believe that they were not Masons unless they carried with them their entire set of emblems—tho larger tho better—and that they must display them so as to bo observed by every one . To see the great number of squares , compasses keystones , and various other what-nots , sported by every third man we meet , ought certainly to convince tho most sceptical that our
Order is indeed ' universal . ' Who will gainsay tho fact that half of our initiates and members sport their gilded pins or heavy ornaments before they are far enough advanced to even say whore they were 'first' made Masons , let alone possess any knowledge of the meaniug of their show-cards ? " Too often we blamo tho female sex for their love of display , their brooches and their earrings , their fingers clustered with diamonds , or
something equally as useful so easily obtained from the dollar stores , scarce remembering that it has ever been one of tho characteristics of the fair sex to adorn themselves and add to their already tco numerous charms , that of personal adornment ; and yet , at tho same time , we must confess that those who wield the implements of the Craft , and who belong to the sterner sex , very often eclipse them in the exhibition of their ornaments .
"The emblem-wearing mania , so strong at present , is not too highly calculated to elovato us in tho regard and esteem of those not numbered with us . * * * "The tvno Freemason requires no outside badgo or sign to proclaim himself as such . He who cannot make himself known with , out converting his body into a walking sign-post , had best begin
afresh to study up his forgotten knowledge—provided he ever had any to forget—and then ho may feel disposed to have tho size of his decorations slightly curtailed . " Regalia and decorations are beautiful in themselves , when propdrly and appropriately worn , but they have their proper time and place for exhibition . How soon does anything lose tho charm of
novelty and beauty by constant exposure to our evory day gaze ? " It is a bitter truth that the public displayers of Masonic emblems are the very ones who arc the least often seen in their Lodge room ? and who know , least of all , those things which really make the good and true Mason , or solve the meaning of tho ' emblems' so largely
displayed . " If these few remarks will induce even a few brethren to go to tho Lodge and there show off their massive jewelry , and afterwards quietly lock it up , and then appear like men beforo tho public gaze , they will not have been writtan in vain ,