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from the time-honoured " ball , " and this ring , whioh 1 have had some difficulty iu getting made to ray mind , so as to be thoroughly practical , is of cane , covered with split cane , and differing entirely from the flimsy "la Grace" ring known to children , or the heavy ¦* quoit" ring suitable only for gentlemen . I may also name that " Denmark " offers a more equal advantage

to p layers who are shortsighted than tennis , in that it will by practice be easier for them to throw a ring to a fixed distance , than it is for them to hit an object moving with uncertainty in their direction ; no such player being ( even with the aid of specially made glasses ) capable of judging with exactness of the distance of the ball from them , or of seeing it , whether coloured red or not , until within a fow

yards of them . " Denmark " has also the advantage of being adapted for " rainy days" or wintry weather , where families are so fortunate as to possess halls or large vacant rooms , when it will be found a useful substitute for the daily walking exercise , and may often prevent the disappointment occasioned by a " rainy day " for a garden party .

I hope that my kind readers will favonr me by a trial of the game , and inform me how far I have succeeded in the aims I have had in view , in the invention of " Denmark ; " and if they derive the " health and happiness " from it which I desire , my labour will not have been lost . The revised second edition of rules and diagrams are so clear that

very little further description is necessary j the first act is , however , to measure the gronnd , 36 by 20 feet , then fix the fonr flag . posts at corners ; next measure for centre of conn , on which place large flag . staff stand ; then slip on the wooden joints as numbered on to iron stem , placing the first or lower canopy always 5 feet from the ground ( or floor ); next the remaining joints of flagstaff ( shortest length of

which may bo omitted if fixed in hall , to reduce height ) , then follows second conopy , and tbe po \ e with large fl > vg , which is also omitted indoors should height of hall not allow of flag-pole , and the wooden ornament substituted to fix canopy . Now we are ready to begin , sides are chosen , rings and staves selected by those choosing these parts , and tbe more actively dis .

posed place themselves , if ladies by their " mile" of 20 feet , if gen . tlemen by their " mile " of 36 feet , in order for running , and proceed according to the rnles . The " first set" can be played by 4 , or even 12 , 14 , or 16 players if wished , and I should term this the most active and liveliest of fche three sets of Rules . The " second set " is the most quiet for ladies , and suitable for a

hot summers day . The " third set" affords good exercise in " catching the ring" for all players , and can be made generally active for all if desired , by playing the " long game , " in which all have equal running exercise , and each player has a good rest between his " runs . " A " scoring marker " is a special feature in this game , saving much trouble on this head . G . N . H . MANBY , in Our Magazine . "

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

— : o : — PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF LEICESTERSB IRE AND RUTLAND . fpHE annnal convocation of this Provincial Graud Chnpter was •*¦ holden afc the Masonio Hall , Ashby-de-la-Zouch , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . The St . Augustine Chapter , No . 779 , under whose banner the Provincial Grand Chapter assembled , having been opened , the M . E . Grand Superintendent Comp . William Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . Hist . S ., Ac . ( accompanied by bis Grand Officers ) was received in due

torm . Amongst those present we noticed Companions Rev . John Denton P . Z . as P . G . H ., E . F . Mammatt P . Z . as P . G . J ., Clement E . Stretton P . Z . as P . G . S . E ., W . Carrick Crofts P . Z . as P . G . S . N ., W . S . Allen P . Z . P . G . 1 st Assist ., Thomas Coltraan P . G . Treasurer , H . Blood P . G . Registrar , Joseph Young Z . 279 P . G . D . C , Rev . W . Langley P . Z ., A . Balmforth Z ., John Hassall , C . J . Wilkinson , J . Tanser , and a large number of members and visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been duly read and confirmed , the rolls of Chapters and Provincial Grand Officers were called over and

Met with general response . The M . E . P . G . Superintendent installed Comp . A . Wood as Z . of the De Mowbray Chapter , No . 1130 . The Treasurer ' s accounts for fche pasfc year were received , a vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Coltman for his valuable services as M i ? 8 Urer ' ^ he was unat " ° nsly re-elected to that office . The M-E . p rov < Gran ( j Superintendent appointed his Officers as follow , and invested those present : —

E * Comps . G . Toller jun P . G . H ; E . F . Mammatfc P . G . J . S . S . Partridge ... ... P . G . S . E . W . S . Allen P . G . S . N . R . Dal gleish ... ... P . G . P . S . F . Amatt ... ... P . G . 1 st A . S .

Dr . Wilian P . G . 2 nd A . S . Thomas Coltman j ... ... P . G . Treasurer Bev . C . H . Wood P . G . Registrar A . Balmforth ... ... P . G . Sword Bearer

C . J . Wilkinson ... ... P . G . Standard Bearer Joseph lonng P . G . Director of Ceremonies W . Mnsson ... ... P . G . Organist

Thomas Dunn ... ... \ v r „ , James Tanser j P . G . T ylers aS "" Denton aml Mammatt , on behalf of tho St . Auo-uatine Willk ' vT eaae ( 3 their tha ,, ks t 0 the P * - SnperintendenCCotnp . am Kell y , for ^ ^ Q ^ neag * holding tho meeting under its

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banner . Tho other routine business having been concluded , the Prov . Grand Chapter was closed in duo form . The annual banquet then took place , after which tho usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly proposed and acknowledged , and a very successful meeting was brought to a close .

ERA CHAPTER , No . 1423 . THE installation meeting of this popular Chapter was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Albany Hor * l , Twickenham . Comp . J . Faulkner M . E . Z ., Dr . Ryley ( M . E . Z . elect , by dispensation ) FT ., T . Goodohild ( II . elect , bv dispensation ) J ., T . C . Walla P . Z . S . E ., E . H . Thiellav P . P . G . D . C . Middx . Treasurer . Visi .

tors—Jas . Stevens P . Z . 720 , ancl H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 . After the Chaptor had been formally opened , the report of the Audit Committeo was receivrd and adopted . A Board of Installed Principals was in duo course opened , and Comp . Dr . Ryley , M . D ., was installed M . E . Z ., and Comp . T . Goodohild H . C * mp . J . Mason P . Z . was to have been

installed Joshua of the Chapter , but he was unable to bo present on this occasion . Comp . James Stevens , who acted as Installing Principal , carried out the labours of the day in an eminently successful manner . The newly installed Principal appointed and invested the following as Officers : Comp . T . C . Walls S . E ., E . H . Thiellay

Treasurer , G . S . Wingato S . N ., and Gilbert Janitor . A vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Comp . Faulkner I . P . Z . for his gift of five pounds towards the furniture of the Chaptor , and a vote of thanks was also given to Comp . Jas . Stevens for the admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of installation .

The Chapter w ; : s then closed , and the company sat down to an excellent dinner . The M . E . Z . presided , and proposed tbe usual Loyal and Royal Arch Toasts in eloquent terms . In speaking to the toast of the Grand Superintendent the M . E . Z . said Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., was one whom they were all proud of . The

Grand Superintendent had been invited that evening , but he had a previous engagement and could nofc be present . All who knew him , however , respected him , and no better Superintendent could be found to fill the high and important office . Comp . Walls , in an able speech , responded ; he felt proud at having to speak on behalf of their

respected chief . Comp . Faulkner I . P . Z . had now great pleasure in proposing tho health of tho M . E Z . Comp . Dr . Ryley was in every way competent to fill his important post , and tho Companions all wished him a prosperous year of office . The M . E . Z . said he felt great gratification in listening to the manner in which the I . P . Z . had

proposed the toast in his honour . He regretted he had not bad an opportunity of conducting the duties of the chair . He might tell them his profession took up much of his time ; but he would throw himself on the indulgence of the Companions , and by their help he hoped to be able to carry out the

duties of his office . His earnest endeavour would be to promote harmony in the Chapter . In speaking of tho P . Z . ' s the M . E . Z . said , to propose a toast in their honour was a very pleasing duty . To Comp . Fanlkner infinite credit is due ; he had performed his dnties in every respect to their satisfaction . Whatever work he undertakes

he ably carries out , both in Lodge and Chapter . After happy reference to personal friendship , Dr . Ryley said it was with great pleasure he had to place on his breast the jewel which all agreed he well deserved . The jewel is of very elegant design ; it is of solid gold , and set with precious stones . Comp . Faulkner I . P . Z . in reply , said he

vvas proud to hear tho compliment puid him ; he had had very little opportunity of showing his ability , but he hoped to have tho opportunity of assisting tho M . E . Z . during hia year of offico . The toast of the H . and J . was next given . Comp . Goodohild would perform the dnties of bis chair to their satisfaction . The M . E . Z . regretted the

absence of Comp . J . Mason J . Comp . E . II . Thiellay and Goodohild responded . Tho M . EZ . then proposed a toast in hononr of Comp . James Stevens P . Z ., who came specially to instal the Principals . The impressive manner in which he had performed tbe ceremony was enhanced by his peifecfc working . He would ask them to do full

honour to the toast , with which he would also associate the name of Comp . H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 . Comps . James Stevens and H . M . Levy severally responded . The toast of the S . N . Comp . Wingato was given and duly responded to . The Janitor ' s toast was given , and shortly afterwards the proceedings were brought to a close . Comps . James Stevens and Walls contributed to the harmony .

The Prince Of Wales And The Late Prince Of Orange.

THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE LATE PRINCE OF ORANGE .

Mr . Stuart , the British Minister , on Wednesday placed upon the coffin of the late Prince of Orange a wreath with the following inscription on the ribands attached to ifc : — " A tribute of brotherly regard and respect to Alexander , Prince of Orange , Grand Master of Freemasons in tho Netherlands , from Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , Grand Master of Freemasons in England . "

HOIIOWAT ' S OurwrK-fi AUD ritr , s . —These remedies arc unequalled throughout the world for bad legs , wounds , foul sores , and ulcers . Used according to directions given with them there is no wound , bad leer , or ulcerous sore , however obstinate or long standing , bnt will yield to their healing nnd curative properties . Jinny poor sufferers who havo been patients in thelargc hospitals the of and have derived little benefit from

under enre ejniront surgeons , or no their treatment , have been thoroughly cured by Holloway ' s Ointment nnd Pills . For glandular swellings , tumours , scurvy , and diseases of tho skin there ia nothing that can be used with so much benefit . In fact , in tho worst forms of diseases , dependent upon tho condition of the blood , these medicineii , used conjointly ! are irresistible .