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Philosophia Moysaica , " as containing the matured views of Fludd , is fully analysed . His connection with Michael Maier and the Rosicrucian literature is detailed . The work will

consist of about twenty chapters , some appendices , and a full bibliography , and will be published at six shillings . Subscribers should communicate with Rev . J . B . Craven , Kirkwall , Orkney .

********** That very enterprising member of the Manchester City Council , Bro . J . Pitt Hardacre , has four pantomimes in hand this season—the Comedy , Manchester ; Shakespeare , Liverpool ; Palace , Newcastle-on-Tyne ; and the Royal , Sheffield .

********** At this season of the year it must happen that many Brethren will like to know of a tailor on whom they can rely for punctuality , good fit and good work . To such we have the pleasure of recommending Bro . Arthur J . Tapling , whose

establishments ; at 32 Hereford Road and 10 Monmouth Street , Westbouirne Grove , are within easy reach of the Great Western Terminus at Paddington or the Notting Hill Gate Stations of the Metropolitan Railway or the " Twopenny Tube , " An order we were able to introduce to Bro .

Tapling last month was carried out most satisfactorily , and although there was but short notice the promise as to time of completion was faithfully kept . We understand Brother Tapling makes it a point to keep faith with his patrons in regard to time , while as far quality and style he feels

competent to put himself m competition with the best , and at prices which should ensure him continued patronage . We are convinced that any of our readers who give him a trial order will have reason to be satisfied with what . he does for them .

********** At the meeting of the London Welsh Lodge held at the Criterion , on Friday evening , 6 th inst ., all the Brethren honoured the memory of the late Bro . T . J . Harries J . W . and one of the Founders of the Lodge , by appearing in Masonic

mourning . On the proposal of the W . M . Sir John Puleston , seconded by Bro . E . R . Cleatton S . W ., both of whom paid a tribute to the many excellent qualities and sterling generosity of the late Bro . Harries , a vote of sympathy and condolence with the members of the family was unanimously

passed . In the course of the evening a valuable jewel was presented by the Lodge to Bro . Trehame Secretary , in recognition of his unremitting and successful efforts in connection with the founding of the Lodge . The ceremony

of raising the first initiate of the Lodge , Bro . E . Vincent Evans , was carried out by Bro . Alderman W . Vaughan Morgan P . G . Treasurer . A telegram was sent to Bro . Thos . Davies Treasurer , who through illness was unable to take his anticipated part in the proceedings .

The lecture which we last week announced would be delivered by Dr . J . Mordaunt Sigismund , at the Frascati , on Tuesday , was unavoidably postponed at the eleventh hour . We take the opportunity of explaining that we were in error

when we said the lecture would be under the auspices of the Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction . It was promoted by an independent Committee , and was only intended to be Masonic in so far that the lecture promised to deal with the practices of members of the Masonic Order— " English and American

versus Grand Orient . " It must not be overlooked in this connection that Lodges and Brethren of the English Constitution are debarred from any intercourse with Lodges under

the Grand Orient of France—for good and sufficient reasons . The date now fixed for the lecture is Wednesday , 1 st January next ,. at the Athenaeum Hall , 73 Tottenham Court Road , W ., at 7 . 30 p . m .

********** Brethren in the Walthamstow district who are looking for accommodation for Lodge of Instruction , meetings or other purposes would do well to pay a visit to Bro . A . J . Fieldhouse , proprietor of the Rose and Crown , Hoe Street , Walthamstow ,

as he has good quarters and is anxious to show his capabilities as a caterer . The annual dinner of the Rose and Crown Lodge R . A . O . B . was held at his establishment on

Wednesday , nth inst , and the large company which assembled were delighted with all that was done by the host to ensure their comfort and enjoyment . The meeting was presided over by Bro . T . T . Payne , who officiated in the absence of Bio , G . W .

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Barker who was expected to preside . There were between seventy and eighty present , the host being highly complimented for the excellent dinner he served , and for his general attention to the requirements of the party .

"A Sprig Of Acacia."

"A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "

ON Wednesday afternoon , nth inst , Col . John Howarth Clark , V . D ., J . P ., Treasurer . 2322 left his Cheshire home at Hathersage , Park Road , Hale , and proceeded to Manchester , where he haa an appointment with Lieutenant-Colonel G . H .

Hollingworth , of the 6 th V . fJ . M . R . ( Oldham ) . It appears that when , near his friend's office in Cross Street , Col . Clark , in the endeavour to get in front of a horse and cart , made a sudden movement to avoid an approaching electric carj and this was sa distressful to : him , that on reaching Col .

Hollingworth ' s office he was unable to respond to the greetings of the latter , but sank rapidly , and expired within a few minutes . An inquest was held on the following day and a verdict recorded that the deceased gentleman had succumbed from heart disease . £ Vt the Manchester City Police Court on the

same day the magistrates adopted a resolution of condolence with the widow and family of their late honoured and respected colleague , of wham they all spoke in the highest terms . Colonel Clark held a commission in the 12 th Lancers , and had also been long connected with the 2 nd V . B . M . R ., a

regiment which he helped to make one of the most efficient in the country . As a former schoolmaster he had been very popular , he was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society , an Associate of the College of Preceptors , and for nearly twenty years had held office either as churchwarden or

sidesman of the Manchester Cathedral . The funeral , which was in the nature of a military demonstration , took place at Hale Cemetery on Saturday , 14 th inst ., and was of an imposing character . The body was conveyed to the place of interment on a gun carriage , drawn by six horses , a groom leading

the deceased's Brother ' s charger . A firing party of sixty men followed with reversed arms , ¦ the pall bearers being officers of the various Volunteer Battalions of the Manchester Regiment . After interment volleys were fired over the grave , the bugles rang out the " Last Post , " and the mourners retired in solemn silence .

THE death of Sir Charles Legard , Bart ., took place at Scarborough , on the 6 th inst , and was the subject of general regret . Sir Charles had a long connection with Freemasonry , and had held many important Offices associated with the Craft . In 1878 he was Worshipful Master of the Denison

Lodge , No . 1248 , Scarborough , and he was also Senior Prov . Grand Warden of North and East Yorkshire the same year . He was also a member of the Denison Chapter and a P . Prov . G . J . Throughout his Masonic career he took the deepest interest in the work that came to hand , and it is interesting

to recall the fact that three or four years ago , when , as Chairman of the East Riding County Council , he laid the foundation stone of the new Grammar School at Bridlington , the ceremony was performed with Masonic honours . He was a member of the Scarborough Masonic Club .

THE funeral took place on Saturday afternoon in the Church Cemetery , Nottingham , of Bro . Edwin Waterfall Kidd , whose death occurred the previous Thursday , in his 50 th year . In local commercial circles the deceased , who was in

partnership with his father as a stock and share broker , was well known and universally respected . As a Freemason he was an active member , Past Master of the Commercial Lodge , and a Past . Provincial Grand Officer . Deceased leaves a

widow and seven children to mourn his loss . The Commercial Lodge was represented at the funeral by several of its members , while a large number of other Brethren , Provincial Officers , and others , also attended . ON the 13 th inst the remains of Bro . Thomas

Ghesworth , Stanley Arms Hotel , Kirkdale , were interred at Sefton Church . The deceased was formerly identified with the firm of Chesworth and Elliott , accountants and estate agents , Lord Street , Liverpool , and was one of the best known Freemasons in , Lancashire and Cheshire . He held several

important positions in the Dee Lodge , No . 1576 , having been Worshipful Master ; and was also' connected with the Walton Chapter , No . 1086 , Past Master of the Derby Lodge , No . 724 , and P . Prov . G . D . C . Cheshire . Several Brethren were present at the funeral .