Random Notes And Reflections.

goodwill which find a prominent p lace m the Editorial Notes of the Canadian Craftsman of the 15 th nit . Spenkinsr of the first number of the Ei g hteenth Volume of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , our esteemed contemporary

says : — We wish it all success , and only hope that it will ypt endeavour to rxert its influence to support the trne principles of Masonry in Ontario , Quebec , and New Sonth Wales . Heretofore it has not .

With the sweets is a little sourness , but no grail . We have a conscience void of offence in the matters referred to , and take this opportunity of assnrins" the Craftsman

that we take every care to form a just judcrment affecting our brethren in distant quarters of the elobe . If we do not always see eye to eve with our contemporary , we at least recognize its value and integrity of purpose .

Bro . M . Emanuel P . M . 359 is justly regarded as an old and ardent Mason . For rwentv- ' six years he has been a member of the Craft , nnd with the exception of three years he has held some office or other . Notwithstanding the

increase of as * e , his ardour does not abate ; on the contrary , his love for Freemasonry grows with time . His knowledge becomes more reverent with age , his love more mellow , and as the result of his progress he has jn « t

presented a handsome Breeches Bible to the Prov . Grand Lodge of Hampshire , which we need hardly say was received with no little pleasure . The Bible is handsomely bound in moroeoo . edged with brass , and the leases gilt .

It is said to be 270 years old . and is therefore valuable as well as handsome . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master pro mised that the precious gift should always be used in Prov . Grand Lodge .

Of late years newspapers and periodicals of all lends have sprung up with mushroom-like growth , many to die almost as soon as ushered into life , while others have languished for a time only to join at last the limbo of previous

failures . The residue is still larg" , nnd the development is going on . Perhaps none have suffered more in their spasmodic existence than those termed comic journals . The field for them seems small , very small indeed in London , or

it may be that few possess merit worth y of a prolonged life . It is something , therefore , in favour of those now in vigorous circulation that they have withstood the test of time . One of the most popular must be considered Moon .

thine , which has shown a stead y li g ht from the beginning , and seems to grow in effulgence . Every now and then new , and perhaps some might call them lesser moons , appear , which attract considerable attention . Just now the

Holiday number of Moonshine is before the pubic , and a bright and big pennyworth it is . We say nothing about politics in these columns , they are beyond our province ; but it is only just to say of the journal under notice that

it is no mean political organ , and , unlike Tunch , is true to the party of its adoption . The " extra " number is reall y good and for genuine humour we commend the page entitled " A Day with a Tricyclist . "

The Royal Sea Bathing Infirmary.

THE ROYAL SEA BATHING INFIRMARY .

A VERY brief and simple ceremony in connection with the opening of the new wing of this infirmary , which is the munificent gift of Sir Erasmus Wilson , was held on the 15 th instant . The wing consists of a day room for women , four wards , named the Alexandra with 16 beds for women , the Louise with 14 beds for girls , the "Victoria with 14 beds for boys , and the Maude with 16 beds for mpn , a covered promenade , and a sea-water swimming bath . These build .

ings were designed by Mr . James Knowles , editor of tbe Nineteenth Ctntvry , nnd were erected by Mr . Lawrence of London , the furnishing being entrusted to Messrs . E . Paramor and Son , of Margate . In addition to this wing , the directors have had erected , by Messrs . Paramor , a sea wall , of which Mr . Abernethy , F . R . S ., was the hon . engineer . The same firm were entrnst ° d with the erection of a

porter ' s lodge . Several gentlemen , among whom were Sir Erasmus Wilson , Colonel Creaton ( the treasurer and chairman ) . Captain Isacke ( chairman of the local committee ) , Mr . A . B . Cobb , Major Webb , Mr . Hannam J . P ., Mr . K . W . Wilkie J . P ., Dr . Birkett ( London ) , Dr . Rowe , Mr . Treves , Mr . Thornton J . P ., the Rev . Prebendary Whittington , the Revs . E . H . Blyth , Alcock ( Birchington ) , and H . Aldwin ,

Soames ( the chaplain ) , Mr . Walters ( surgeon ) , Mr . J . M . Paramor , & c , having walked through and inspected the new buildings , which they pronounced to be very satisfactory , a short service was held in the pretty chapel , also the gift of Sir Erasmus Wilson . Special prayers and lessons were read by the chaplains , a portion of the 25 th Matthew was read , and suitable hymns were sung . In the course of

The Royal Sea Bathing Infirmary.

the service Colonel Creaton said : —My friends , before I declare the new wing open T wish to sav a few words , which I have thought it better to pnt to paper . We live afc a period when many are tho praiseworthy efforts to aid and relieve onr afflicted fellow creatures . Bnt 1 shonld not be doing my duty a * your chairman npon the present occasion , or sppakinsr my honest convictions , if I did not call yonr

special attention to the very great—I may add munificent—provision now made in onr Sea Bathing Infirmary for the relief and cure of siVkness and suffering . We are connected with an institntion whose object is the alleviation and extirpation , if possible , of a mysterious , an insidious , and a most afflicting malady , and whioh , during 92 years of its existence , has treated and cared for 40 , 000 oases . I

know of no modern exercise of a generous and large hearted philanthropy more likely to be productive of help and healing to very many snfferers than the great nnd good work in whioh we are all engaged to-dny . By the never-to-bo-forgotten , and I muifc add the princel y , liberality of Sir Erasmns Wilson , we have now fonr new wards , day rooms , a swimming bath , promenade over the new wing , and a

beautiful chapel in active operation and ready to receive the proper nnmber of inmates . Thanking him , as treasnrer of the institution , from the bottom of my heart for yon all , and for myself , privileged aa I am fco take part in these proceeding * , for all that he has so nobly done , I think that we who havo been throueh the building in its various parts , and hphold admirinsrly the remarkable provision thna

made for scientific treatment of this specific malady , for which this institution is destined , will re-echo my words in the exnression of the cratitnde we all feel for the admirable additions made to our infirmary by Sir E . Wilson I trust that all the benefits will accrue to others whieh in his great kindness he so anxiously desires ; and I have now tbe high honour , my friends , to declare this new wing duly opened .

Provincial Grand Lodge At Petersfield.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT PETERSFIELD .

THE nnnnnl Grand Lodsre of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Assembled on Friday , 10 th inst ., at the Petersfield Corn Exohangp , nnder tho presidency of the Righfc Worshipful Pro . vinoial Grand Master , Bro . W . W . Beach , M . P . It is very many years since this meeting took place at Petersfield—if , indeed , ifc has on nnv occasion b <> en held there—and the members of fche Craffc met

with a hearty reception . There was a large attendance of brethren The minutes of the Inst Prov . Grand Lodge were read and confirmed , and the Prov . Grand Treasu' er ' s accounts , showing a balance in hand of £ 60 17 « and assets to the amount of £ 800 , were presented and passed . Several sums of money were votpd to brethren in distress , and also to the widow of a brother . The Past Grand Secretary

announced that Bro . M . Emannel , Southampton , hnd presented a Bible to the Province , which he placed in the bands of tbe Prov . G . Master , who thanked Bro . Emannel for his very handsome present . Bro . Emannel briefly replied . The Bible was handsomely bound , and is 270 years old . The Prov . Grand Master subsequently appointed the following brethren as his Officers for the ensning year : —

Bro . W Hickman ... ... ... D . G . M M . E . Frost ... ... ... G . Senior Warden H . Martin Green ... ... ... G . Junior Warden ¦ Rev . G . Pickering ... ... ... *) n n , , . -RPV . A . T . 'Ardent Bell > G . Chaplain

R . J . Rastrick ... .. ... G . Treasurer J . E . Le Fenvre ... ... ... G . Spcretary M . Emannel ... ... ... G . Registrar — TTickley ... ... ... G . Senior Deacon E . M . Bonrke ... ... ... G . Junior Deacon

W . B Edgeler ... ... ... G . Sup . of Works J . S . Pearce ... ... ... G . Dir . of Ceremonies H . Croncher ... ... ... G Asst . Dir . of Cers . J . Wood honse ... ... ... G . S . B . F . Powell ... ... ... ... G . Pursuivant

A . J . Firth ... ... ... G . Organist — Robertson ... ,., ... *} — Cheshire ... ... ... > G . Stewards — Rosoman ... ... ... )

The Lodge was closed in due form at half-past three . A large nnmber of the brethren adjourned to the Dolphin Hotel , and partook of a cold collation , afc which the nsnnl toasts were dnly honoured , the Provincial Grand Master presiding . —Portsmouth Times .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

York Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of this Lodge was held on Tnesday , the 14 th inst ., when the ohair was occupied bv Bro . T . B . Whytehpad P . M ., in the absence of Bro . C . G . Padel W . M . Bro . J Todd P . M . acted as S . W . * and Bro . G . Balmford P . M . as J . W . There was a small attendance of members . The business consisted in the advancement of Bro . J . A . Banks , Quartermaster 5 th Dragoon Guards . Before the close of the Lodge two candidates were pro « posed .

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