Cornwall Masonic Charity Association.

CORNWALL MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION .

THE third annual general meeting of the members of this Association was held at Truro , ou Wednesday , the 8 th instant . By the combination afforded by this Association the members obtain , by means of an annual ballot , life votes iu the Central Masonic Charities of the value of five or ten guineas , according to the amount of

annual subscription , whether one or two guineas . The amount received during tho year now ended was reported to be 266 guineas , and after deducting for nominations fully paid , & c , there remaiued to submit to the ballot 235 guineas , being exactly the same sum as was available a year ago . In the first ballot for five-guinea votes ,

thirty-three members were successful . In the second drawing for votes of the value of ten gnineas each , the following Lodges were successful , viz . : —Hayle , Liskeard ( 2 ) , Redruth , St . Ives , Camborne , and the Mark Lodge at Helston . Since the formation of the Association three years ago it has collected over eight hundred guineas , and

this success is so great as to warrant its promoters in claiming for it a prominent position among the Masonic Institutions of the Province of Cornwall . Several of the Lodges are still indifferent as to the work it is doing , and to little or no extent participate in the honours and benefits of its success . It is hoped , however , that they will

soon unite in liberally supporting what is the pride of their Order—Charity . The following were elected Officers for tho ensuing year : — Bro . Right Hon . Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Fresident , Bros . Charles B . Graves Sawle , Bart , and Thomas Chirgwin Vice-Presidents , Brother E . D . Anderton Treasurer , Bros . Gilber and B . Pearce

Seoretaries , | Bro E . Milford Cock Auditor , Bros . Frank Harvey ( Hayle ) , B . Courtney ( Liskeard ) , John Jose ( Mellingey ) , S . Grantham Bake ( Carnelford ) , Wellington Dale ( Penzance ) , and G . H . B . Reed ( Falmouth ) , together with Bro . Charles Truacott ( ex offioio ) , Committee .

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL J 5 E WORKED By the members of the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 298 , by special invite of the Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 , at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , on Monday , 27 th February 1888 . Lodge will be opened at seven o'clock punctually . Bros . Cohen P . M . 205 W . M .,

Kirk 1767 S . W ., Galer P . M . 1366 J . W ., Fenner P . M . 1227 1693 I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . Yates , Simmons , Turner , Lone , Dixie , Case , and Catling . Second Lecture—Bros . Brown , Patrick , Solomons , Kirk , and Fenner . Third Lecture—Bros . Galer , Snelling , and Gush .

Brethren are cordially invited to attend ; the accommodation is both ample and comfortable . The Lodge meets every Monday evening , at eight o'clock , throughout the year . Bros . Fenner P . M . 1227 1693 Preceptor , Free W . M . 1227 Treasurer , Hay ward S . D . 1227 Secretary ;

By the members of the Eclectic Lodge of Instruction , No . 1201 , at the Berkeley Arms , John-street , Mayfair , on the evening of 26 th February , at six p . m . Bros . Corby P . M . 957 W . M ., Farwig P . M . 180 S . W ., Brindley P . M . 1604 J . W . First Lecture—Bros . Ham ,

Larkin , Harnell , Harnell , Kirk , Reed , and Farsvig . Secrnd Lecture —Bros . Grist , Brindley , Hardy , Smith , and Coope . Third Lecture—Bros . Dusterwauld , Curzon , and Cobbam . Bros . Smith P . M . 1563 Preceptor , Watts P . M . 1201 Treasurer , Sedgwick P . M . 180 Secretary .

The Board of Masters met on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall , when the agenda paper for the Quarterly Communication of 7 th March was submitted to the brethren . The Board of Benevolence was then held , Bro . R . Grey P . G . D . President presiding , with Bros . James

Brett P . G . P . Senior Vice-President , and W . H . Perry man G . P . as Junior Vice-President . Bros . Colonel Shadwell H .

Clerke G . S ., A . A . Pendlebury , W . Dodd and W " . H . Lee were present from Grand Secretary ' s office , and a large number of Craftsmen . The President , in opening the proceedings , said there was a large amount of business before

the brethren , who would be pleased to see again among them an old President of the Board , Bro . J . M . Clabon P . G . D ., who had not been there for many years . The brethren confirmed the recommendations to the Grand

Master at the January meeting , to the amount of £ 320 , and afterwards proceeded with the new list , which contained the names of 52 petitioners . In the course of a fourand-a-half hours' sitting , the brethren dismissed three of

these cases , and deferred three , relieving the remaindei with a total of £ 1205 . There were two recommendations to Grand Lodge of £ 100 each , five of £ 50 each ; two

recommendations to the Grand Master of £ 40 each , ten of £ 30 each ; ten grants of £ 20 each , two of £ 15 each , fourteen of £ 10 each , and one fo £ 5 .

HOW . OWAT ' OIKIMENT ANI > PILLS . — "Rheumatism arid Neuralgia . —Though the furiner disease remorselessly attacks persons of all ages , and tho latter ruthlessly selects its victims from the weak and delicate , the persevering use of these remedies will infallibly cure both complaints . After thc affected parts have been diligently fomented with hot brine and the skin thoroughly dried

, Holloway ' s Ointment must be rubbed in firmly and evenly for a few minutes twice a day , and his Pills taken according to the printed directions wrapped round each box of his medicine . Both Ointment aud Pills are accompanied by instructions designed for the public at large , aud no invalid who attentively reada them can now be at any lo « 3 how lo doctor lrinweir aucccasfully .

Mark Masonry

MARK MASONRY

BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 48 . A REGULAR meeting of this Mark Master Masons' Lodge was held xi on Wednesday evening , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hobart Street , Stonehouse , to instal Bro . G . Ellery S . W . as the Worshipful Master for the year ensning . The Installing Officers were Bros . C . Marshall ( retiring W . M . ) P . G . Organist , S . Jew P . M . P . P . G . M . O ., J . Gidloy P . M . P . G . T ., and J . Bartlett P . M . The new

Officers were : -Bros . Mavshall I . P . M ., Webber S . W ., Worledge J . W ., Geack M . O ., Williams S . O ., Radmore J . O ., Price Treasurer , Marshall I . P . M . Secretary , Eden Rog . of Marks , Davis S . D ., Wingate J . D ., Donnelly I . G ., Lunt D . C , Eden Organist , Moses S . St ., Parsons J . St ., Bartlett Tyler .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426

A most enjoyable Smoking Concert , the fourth in connection with this Lodge of Instruction , was given at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons' Avenue , E . C , on Thursday , 16 th inst . The proceedings commenced at 7 ' 30 , when a capital seleotion of songs , recitations , and sketches were given . Mr . Frunk Knighr , R . A . M ., aud Herr Lehmeyer

proved themselves accomplished accompanyists . The company , numboriug something like 120 , was ably presided over by Bro . W . H . Paddle , who was supported by Bro . James Stevens , while Bro . Ball looked after the comfort of the visitors . These gentlemen were most successful in their efforts ; the concert was kept going merrily . We

can compliment Messrs . Healy and Webb on their really beautiful rendering of Balfe ' s "Excelsior . " An enthusiastic encore was demanded , when these gentlemen obliged with " The Moon has raised her Lamp . " The usual votes of thanks were proposed and carried during tho evening .

Judging from the experience we have gained during the past few years , we think we are justified in saying Masons as a rule enjoy good appetites , and considering the healthy appearance of some of Masonry ' s warmest devotees , we are equally entitled to believe they have good digestions . Shakespeare tells ns that health is the out .

come of a good digestion waiting on appetite ; besides , have we not experienced the ill effects of a bad digestion , with little or no appetite ? It is on such occasions the skill of man comes forward to assist the work of nature , and in some cases restore to us that appe * tite which seemed never likely to return . Those who can supply ns

with really enjoyable relishes are therefore deserving of our warmest thanks , and in this list the iuventor , the compounder , or whatever he loves to call himself , of Hatty ' s Nabob Pickles , is worthy of a foremost place . Many a time we have , with their help , relished a meal which without them would have been literally untouched , and often

has a liberal allowance of Nabob caused us to thoroughly enjoy a repast for which we had but little desire . We have had reason to bless them in the past , and so would many others if their use became more general . On this account we cordially recommend the Nabob Pickles to our readers , who , with ourselves , may sometimes like a

stronger appetitiser than fresh air , albeit that is good in its way ; unfortunately it 3 way does not appear to be around the busy centres of commercial life . A short time since we made reference to the

vinegar manufactured by Messrs . Slee , Slee and Co . This firm , we understand , supply Messrs . Batty with the vinegar used in the pre . paration of both their pickles and sauces , and this no doubt to a very great extent accounts for the excellence of these commodities .

An entertainment of an exceptionally interesting kind was given to the subscribers and friends of the Masonic Amateur Dramatic Society , on the 22 nd instant , in the Bath Saloon , Sheffield . Hitherto the society has generally provided a programme of a couple of plays , but for this occasion those responsible for the arrangements boldly

decided upon presenting a four act drama , which should occupy the whole of the eveniug . The play chosen was Meritt ' s melodra natio romance , " Tho Golden Plough , " and this not only afforded work for several of the best members of the sooiety , but proved a source of

interest and delight from the inaugural rising of the curtain to its final descent shortly after ten o ' clock . The professional ladies who assisted were Miss Kitty Claremont ( the frequent engagements of whom by the society indicate how popular she has made herself ) , Miss Ada Melrose , and Miss Lillian Hingston .

Our popular and versatile Brotner G . S . Graham announces his Twenty-third Annual Grand Evening Concert , for Friday , 2 nd March , at the St . Andrew ' s Hall , Balham . Bro . Graham will be assisted by Madame Lansdell Sim 3 , Miss Maude Hayter , Miss Maude Newmarch , Mdlle . Bertha Colnaghi , Mr . Herbert Sims Reeves , Bros . Henry

Prenton , Eustace Jay , Arthur Thomas , and MeCall Chambers . Solo Flute , Mr . Charles Spencer West ; Solo Pianist , Miss M . Norton ; Mr . James Halle at the Pianoforte . Tickets—Reserved Seats , 3 s ; Unreserved Seats 2 s ; and Is each—can be had of Bro . G . S . Graham , Hazledeau , Coruford Grove , Balham , S . W . ; or at the St . Andrew ' s Hall , on the night of the concert .

The Directors have announced that they have arranged for a complete decoration of the Alhambra , and concluded a contract with the eminent firm of Messrs . Campbell , Smith aud Co . for the execution of the work . Out of regard for the interests of the artistes and the numerous employes of this popular place of amusement and

others engaged in thc business ( numbering upwards of 500 ) , the Directors consider it their duty to keep the Theatre open during the progress of these works . The management have , however , made such arrangements that , during the progress of redecorafcion , visitors will not be put to any iuconvenionce or discomfort .