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retreat on Kara , and lost several thousand men and ., four guns . The other consisting of three divisions was , according to the Russian occount , driven from its position , and being at , length surrounded , was ultimately compelled to surrender . Many prisoners , among whom were seven Pashas , were
captured , together with thirty-two guns and an immense quantity of war material . The Turkish General admits and indeed accounts for his defeat , but as regards the divisions on his right , he declares they were still holding their positions . His dispatch , however , is dated from Kars
on the 15 th instant , while the Russian account is one day later . This is a heavy and it may be an irreparable defeat for the Turks in Asia ; though it is even possible the blow may have been struck too late to allow of the Russians pursuing their success . The present positions of the two
armies are exactly what they were in May , and if Kars is sufficiently provisioned , and Moukhtar strong enough to cover Erzeroum , the Russians will be unable to do much more during the present year . On the Lorn , near Plevna , and in the Shipka Pass there are renewed signs of
activity . Indeed a bombardment of Plevna has been opened along the whole lino and this may be simply the forerunner of another general assault . There are very conflicting accounts as to the strength of Osman Pasha , but there seems no reason to doubt that his communications
• with Sofia are still open , that he has received heavy reinforcements , and therefore that he is stronger than he was at the last attack . On the other hand , the Russians are likewise stronger , and the news of the great victory in Asia will inspirit them . Suleiman is certain to come to blows
as soon as he gets a chance ; but though he may act more energetically , he ismorelikely to act more rashly than hispredecessor , Mehemet AH Pasha . There has been a renewal of the bombardment of the Russian positions in the Shipka Pass , but no advantage has followed for the Turks ;
meantime , the Montenegrins are quiet , while Servia seems to be intending to do something at some period , remote or near , but whether that something will take the form of an attack on the Turks , or of attention to their own internal affairs is still an open question .
An Emergency Meeting of the Evening Star Lodge will be held on Tuesday next , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Messrs . G . 0 . Trewby , Edward Hide , Joseph Manwaring , J . W . 0 . Holmes , and Alfred Lass , are the candidates who have been selected as tbe first initiates of this Locige ; it is anticipated they will all be received into the Order on this occasion .
At the Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , the 11 th inst ., Bro . Captain T . D . Sewell , P . M . Emulation No . 21 , P . G . S ., was presented with a testimonial , consisting of a purse of 100 guineas and a massive silver salver . The inscription on the plate indicates the object of the testimonial . It is as follows : —
" Presented to Captain T . Davies Sewell , together with a purse of 100 guineas , by nearly 100 members of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights , to record their personal appreciation of his valuable services as clerk of the company , especially in connection with the competitive exhibition of models and designs for improvements in ship building , 1877 . "
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland will be held in the Assembly Rooms , Newcastle-on-Tyne , under the banner of the De Loraine Locige , No . 541 , on Tuesday , 13 th November . The Right Hon . Earl Percy , Prov . G . M ., will preside , and during the day will consecrate the New St . John ' s Locige , No . 1712 .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons ol Lancaster will be held in the Freemasons' Hall , Churcli Institute , Bolton , on Monday next , under the presidency oi the Prov . G . M . M . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale .
Prov . G . Locige will be opened at 2 . 45 for 3 o ' clock . Thai of Northumberland and Durham will be held on Thursday 8 th November , at Stockton . Canon H . B . Tristram LL . D ., F . R . S ., R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M ., will preside .
HOLLOWAY ' OISTMENT AWD PIILS . —The finest remedies in the world for bad legs , old wounds , sores , and idcers . If used according to directions given wit ! them there is no wound , bad leg , or ulcerous sore , however obstinate or lonp standing , but will yield to their healing and curative properties . Numbers o ' persons '" who have been patients in several of the large hospitals , and under thi care of eminent surgeons , without deriving tho slightest benefit , have beer thoroughly cured by Holloway ' s Ointment nnd Pills . For glandular swellings tumours , scurvy , aud diseases of tho skin there is no medicine that can be nio < : with so good an effect . In fact , in the worst forms of disease , dependent upon tho condition of the blood , these medicines , if used conjointly , are irresistible .
Consecration Of The Hartismere Lodge, Eye.
CONSECRATION OF THE HARTISMERE LODGE , EYE .
THE Consecration of this Lodgo took place on Wednesday last , under most favourable aus ; : icos . Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , was the officiating officer , and was assisted by the Bight Hon . the Earl of Dononghmore P . S . G . W ., who acted as W . M . during tho ceremony , John Hervey G . S ., and several other distinguished brethren . Due honour having been paid to the rank of the Grand and Prov . Grand Officers who were present , the Lodge was advanced to the
third degree , after which the Consecrating Officer addressed the brethren . In the course of his remarks he referred to tho text of Masons , that we should live in love and unity ; to do this we should be very careful how we exclude any one from our Lodges . The ballot bos was intended to guarantee a man to be fit to be a Mason , and shonld never be used in personal pique or in spite . The
Consecration ceremony having been completed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and proceeded to instal Bro . Lord Henniker into the chair of the Lodge . Ho invested Bros . A . Cracknell and W . Fisher as his S . and J . Wardens , and then addressed the brethren . He was sure they were all obliged to their Deputy Grand Master for attending . They would always feel proud that their Lodge had been ,
consecrated by so good and true a Mason . He thanked Bro . Hervey , who was known and respected throughout every Masonio Province in England , as a most zealous brother . As to Lord Dononghmore , with whom he ( Lord Henniker ) had served as Senior Warden in a London Lodge , ho was extremely obliged by his attendance . He was gratified at the compliment paid him by the brethren , who had placed
him in the proud position of Master , and felt that the work of that office would be greatly lessened by his having such competent Wardens . He wonld do his best to conduct the affairs of the Lodge to thoir satisfaction , and concluded by again thanking all who had been con . cerned in the establishment of the Lodge . Bro . Bowser was elected Treas . and the following appointments were made : —Bros . F . Wool .
nough Sec , Gedney S . D ., C . J . Fisher J . D ., and Kush l . G . On behalf of the Visitors , Bro . Clarke , of the Prince of Wales Lodge , expressed a hope that the coming year would be a successful one for their entertainers . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to chnrch , where a sermon was preached by the Rev . T . J . Hassall , from 1 Cor . xiii ., 13— " The greatest of these is charity . " At the
conclusion a collection was made on behalf of the Indian Famine Belief Fund . The banquet took place in the Assembly Boom of the White Lion Hotel . The W . M . ( Lord Henniker ) occupied the chair , supported on the right by the E ; irl of Dononghmore , W . P . Phillips P . G . S . W ., & c , and on the left by Lord Skelmersdale , John Hervey , & o . The regular Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Bayard Chapter Eose Croix . —On Monday , 8 th October , at 33 Golden-square , London , W . Present—Officers : Colonel Somerville Bnrney M . W . S ., Eev . 0 . J . Ridgway H . Prelate , Frank Richardson 1 st General , Chas . C . E . Habicht 2 nd General , Capt . R . P . Leeson G . Marshall , Capt . W . S . Gilbert Raph ., R . Fryera Capt . of Guard , Capt . Chas . Compton Treas ., Capt . W . Portlock
Dadson , 32 , Registrar , Herr Edward Sauerbrey Organist . S . O . I . O . 33 ° : Capt . N . G . Philips Lt . G . C ., Major Shadwell Gierke G . S . G ., Raphael Costa 33 D . I . G ., Col . A . VV . Adair S . G . I . G . Past M . W . 8 .: S . M . P . Montagu G . C . Visitors : Daniei R . McCord 32 ° , Hochelaga , Montreal , Canada , Ambrose Wm . Hall Grand Metropolitan Chapter R . M . W . S . Members : R . Joynes Emmerson , Lieut . A . H . Des Barres ,
R . VV . H . Giddy 33 ° , Capt . A . Palliser , W . B . Thorne , B . L . Rose , E . B . Bernard , F . 0 . Compton . Letters of regret were read from Genl . Gierke , Sir Thomas Dyer , J . W . Waldron , A . White , and Major Pearson ( inability to attend ) . Bros . F . 0 . Compton , B . L . Rose , W . B . Thorne , and E . B . Bernard were duly advanced to the sublime degree of Sovereign Prince Rose Croix . A vote of five guineas was
made to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The M . W . S . elect , III . Bro . Frank Richardson , was duly installed as M . W . S . for the ensuing year , and appointed his Officers . A P . M . W . S . jewel was presented to 111 . Bro . Col . Somerville Barney , the founder and first M . W . S . of the Chapter . A vote of welcome was accorded to 111 . Bro .
David R . McCord 32 ° of Canada . On the motion of 111 . Bro . Frank Richardson , a vote of thanks was passed to III . Bro . Capt . Portlock Dadson , for his services as Recorder . It is to be illuminated , and presented to Capt . Portlock Dadson upon his leaving England . Four candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting .
Friends in Council Chapter Eoyal Arch , No . 1383 . —Met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , W ., on Thnrsdav , 11 th inst . Present—Comps . Dr . R . Hamilton , S . Rnwson , H . D . Sandeman , Capt . N . G . Philips , Major Shadwell H . Gierke , Colonel Adair , daphael Costa , H . C . Vernon , J . M . P . Montagu , R . W . H . Giddy ,
W . H . Pullen , & c , & c . Companion Samuel Rawson , was duly in . ¦ ttalled as Z . for the ensuing year , and appointed his Officers . Bros . F . C . Compton and Sergius H . d'Avigdor , lato 8 th Hussars , were exalted as Royal Arch Masons , and several candidates proposed for the next meeting of the Chapter .
Asaph Chapter , JNO . 1310 . —This Chapter met ou the lath inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Gt . Queen-street . Comps . J . Weaver P . Z . M . E . Z ., E . Stanton Jones P . Z . H . elect , W . A . Tinney S . E ., C . S . fekyll S . N ., E . Frewin P . S ., Wellard 1 st Assist ., E . Terry 2 nd Assist .,
El . Cox D . C , J . Gilbert J . The Chapter was opened , and tho ninutes were confirmed . Several letters of apology were re id . Comp . E . S . Jones P . Z . and Z . elect was then inducted into the chair > f H . by the M . E . Z . There being no candidates , the ceremony of exaltation was very perfectly rehearsed , and the Chapter closed .
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retreat on Kara , and lost several thousand men and ., four guns . The other consisting of three divisions was , according to the Russian occount , driven from its position , and being at , length surrounded , was ultimately compelled to surrender . Many prisoners , among whom were seven Pashas , were
captured , together with thirty-two guns and an immense quantity of war material . The Turkish General admits and indeed accounts for his defeat , but as regards the divisions on his right , he declares they were still holding their positions . His dispatch , however , is dated from Kars
on the 15 th instant , while the Russian account is one day later . This is a heavy and it may be an irreparable defeat for the Turks in Asia ; though it is even possible the blow may have been struck too late to allow of the Russians pursuing their success . The present positions of the two
armies are exactly what they were in May , and if Kars is sufficiently provisioned , and Moukhtar strong enough to cover Erzeroum , the Russians will be unable to do much more during the present year . On the Lorn , near Plevna , and in the Shipka Pass there are renewed signs of
activity . Indeed a bombardment of Plevna has been opened along the whole lino and this may be simply the forerunner of another general assault . There are very conflicting accounts as to the strength of Osman Pasha , but there seems no reason to doubt that his communications
• with Sofia are still open , that he has received heavy reinforcements , and therefore that he is stronger than he was at the last attack . On the other hand , the Russians are likewise stronger , and the news of the great victory in Asia will inspirit them . Suleiman is certain to come to blows
as soon as he gets a chance ; but though he may act more energetically , he ismorelikely to act more rashly than hispredecessor , Mehemet AH Pasha . There has been a renewal of the bombardment of the Russian positions in the Shipka Pass , but no advantage has followed for the Turks ;
meantime , the Montenegrins are quiet , while Servia seems to be intending to do something at some period , remote or near , but whether that something will take the form of an attack on the Turks , or of attention to their own internal affairs is still an open question .
An Emergency Meeting of the Evening Star Lodge will be held on Tuesday next , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Messrs . G . 0 . Trewby , Edward Hide , Joseph Manwaring , J . W . 0 . Holmes , and Alfred Lass , are the candidates who have been selected as tbe first initiates of this Locige ; it is anticipated they will all be received into the Order on this occasion .
At the Guildhall Tavern on Thursday , the 11 th inst ., Bro . Captain T . D . Sewell , P . M . Emulation No . 21 , P . G . S ., was presented with a testimonial , consisting of a purse of 100 guineas and a massive silver salver . The inscription on the plate indicates the object of the testimonial . It is as follows : —
" Presented to Captain T . Davies Sewell , together with a purse of 100 guineas , by nearly 100 members of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights , to record their personal appreciation of his valuable services as clerk of the company , especially in connection with the competitive exhibition of models and designs for improvements in ship building , 1877 . "
The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland will be held in the Assembly Rooms , Newcastle-on-Tyne , under the banner of the De Loraine Locige , No . 541 , on Tuesday , 13 th November . The Right Hon . Earl Percy , Prov . G . M ., will preside , and during the day will consecrate the New St . John ' s Locige , No . 1712 .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons ol Lancaster will be held in the Freemasons' Hall , Churcli Institute , Bolton , on Monday next , under the presidency oi the Prov . G . M . M . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale .
Prov . G . Locige will be opened at 2 . 45 for 3 o ' clock . Thai of Northumberland and Durham will be held on Thursday 8 th November , at Stockton . Canon H . B . Tristram LL . D ., F . R . S ., R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M ., will preside .
HOLLOWAY ' OISTMENT AWD PIILS . —The finest remedies in the world for bad legs , old wounds , sores , and idcers . If used according to directions given wit ! them there is no wound , bad leg , or ulcerous sore , however obstinate or lonp standing , but will yield to their healing and curative properties . Numbers o ' persons '" who have been patients in several of the large hospitals , and under thi care of eminent surgeons , without deriving tho slightest benefit , have beer thoroughly cured by Holloway ' s Ointment nnd Pills . For glandular swellings tumours , scurvy , aud diseases of tho skin there is no medicine that can be nio < : with so good an effect . In fact , in the worst forms of disease , dependent upon tho condition of the blood , these medicines , if used conjointly , are irresistible .
Consecration Of The Hartismere Lodge, Eye.
CONSECRATION OF THE HARTISMERE LODGE , EYE .
THE Consecration of this Lodgo took place on Wednesday last , under most favourable aus ; : icos . Lord Skelmersdale , Deputy Grand Master , was the officiating officer , and was assisted by the Bight Hon . the Earl of Dononghmore P . S . G . W ., who acted as W . M . during tho ceremony , John Hervey G . S ., and several other distinguished brethren . Due honour having been paid to the rank of the Grand and Prov . Grand Officers who were present , the Lodge was advanced to the
third degree , after which the Consecrating Officer addressed the brethren . In the course of his remarks he referred to tho text of Masons , that we should live in love and unity ; to do this we should be very careful how we exclude any one from our Lodges . The ballot bos was intended to guarantee a man to be fit to be a Mason , and shonld never be used in personal pique or in spite . The
Consecration ceremony having been completed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and proceeded to instal Bro . Lord Henniker into the chair of the Lodge . Ho invested Bros . A . Cracknell and W . Fisher as his S . and J . Wardens , and then addressed the brethren . He was sure they were all obliged to their Deputy Grand Master for attending . They would always feel proud that their Lodge had been ,
consecrated by so good and true a Mason . He thanked Bro . Hervey , who was known and respected throughout every Masonio Province in England , as a most zealous brother . As to Lord Dononghmore , with whom he ( Lord Henniker ) had served as Senior Warden in a London Lodge , ho was extremely obliged by his attendance . He was gratified at the compliment paid him by the brethren , who had placed
him in the proud position of Master , and felt that the work of that office would be greatly lessened by his having such competent Wardens . He wonld do his best to conduct the affairs of the Lodge to thoir satisfaction , and concluded by again thanking all who had been con . cerned in the establishment of the Lodge . Bro . Bowser was elected Treas . and the following appointments were made : —Bros . F . Wool .
nough Sec , Gedney S . D ., C . J . Fisher J . D ., and Kush l . G . On behalf of the Visitors , Bro . Clarke , of the Prince of Wales Lodge , expressed a hope that the coming year would be a successful one for their entertainers . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to chnrch , where a sermon was preached by the Rev . T . J . Hassall , from 1 Cor . xiii ., 13— " The greatest of these is charity . " At the
conclusion a collection was made on behalf of the Indian Famine Belief Fund . The banquet took place in the Assembly Boom of the White Lion Hotel . The W . M . ( Lord Henniker ) occupied the chair , supported on the right by the E ; irl of Dononghmore , W . P . Phillips P . G . S . W ., & c , and on the left by Lord Skelmersdale , John Hervey , & o . The regular Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Bayard Chapter Eose Croix . —On Monday , 8 th October , at 33 Golden-square , London , W . Present—Officers : Colonel Somerville Bnrney M . W . S ., Eev . 0 . J . Ridgway H . Prelate , Frank Richardson 1 st General , Chas . C . E . Habicht 2 nd General , Capt . R . P . Leeson G . Marshall , Capt . W . S . Gilbert Raph ., R . Fryera Capt . of Guard , Capt . Chas . Compton Treas ., Capt . W . Portlock
Dadson , 32 , Registrar , Herr Edward Sauerbrey Organist . S . O . I . O . 33 ° : Capt . N . G . Philips Lt . G . C ., Major Shadwell Gierke G . S . G ., Raphael Costa 33 D . I . G ., Col . A . VV . Adair S . G . I . G . Past M . W . 8 .: S . M . P . Montagu G . C . Visitors : Daniei R . McCord 32 ° , Hochelaga , Montreal , Canada , Ambrose Wm . Hall Grand Metropolitan Chapter R . M . W . S . Members : R . Joynes Emmerson , Lieut . A . H . Des Barres ,
R . VV . H . Giddy 33 ° , Capt . A . Palliser , W . B . Thorne , B . L . Rose , E . B . Bernard , F . 0 . Compton . Letters of regret were read from Genl . Gierke , Sir Thomas Dyer , J . W . Waldron , A . White , and Major Pearson ( inability to attend ) . Bros . F . 0 . Compton , B . L . Rose , W . B . Thorne , and E . B . Bernard were duly advanced to the sublime degree of Sovereign Prince Rose Croix . A vote of five guineas was
made to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The M . W . S . elect , III . Bro . Frank Richardson , was duly installed as M . W . S . for the ensuing year , and appointed his Officers . A P . M . W . S . jewel was presented to 111 . Bro . Col . Somerville Barney , the founder and first M . W . S . of the Chapter . A vote of welcome was accorded to 111 . Bro .
David R . McCord 32 ° of Canada . On the motion of 111 . Bro . Frank Richardson , a vote of thanks was passed to III . Bro . Capt . Portlock Dadson , for his services as Recorder . It is to be illuminated , and presented to Capt . Portlock Dadson upon his leaving England . Four candidates were proposed for exaltation at the next meeting .
Friends in Council Chapter Eoyal Arch , No . 1383 . —Met at the Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square , W ., on Thnrsdav , 11 th inst . Present—Comps . Dr . R . Hamilton , S . Rnwson , H . D . Sandeman , Capt . N . G . Philips , Major Shadwell H . Gierke , Colonel Adair , daphael Costa , H . C . Vernon , J . M . P . Montagu , R . W . H . Giddy ,
W . H . Pullen , & c , & c . Companion Samuel Rawson , was duly in . ¦ ttalled as Z . for the ensuing year , and appointed his Officers . Bros . F . C . Compton and Sergius H . d'Avigdor , lato 8 th Hussars , were exalted as Royal Arch Masons , and several candidates proposed for the next meeting of the Chapter .
Asaph Chapter , JNO . 1310 . —This Chapter met ou the lath inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Gt . Queen-street . Comps . J . Weaver P . Z . M . E . Z ., E . Stanton Jones P . Z . H . elect , W . A . Tinney S . E ., C . S . fekyll S . N ., E . Frewin P . S ., Wellard 1 st Assist ., E . Terry 2 nd Assist .,
El . Cox D . C , J . Gilbert J . The Chapter was opened , and tho ninutes were confirmed . Several letters of apology were re id . Comp . E . S . Jones P . Z . and Z . elect was then inducted into the chair > f H . by the M . E . Z . There being no candidates , the ceremony of exaltation was very perfectly rehearsed , and the Chapter closed .