Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cambridgeshire.

C . H . Banham Snpt . of Works F . Dewberry Dir . of Cera . W . B . Sheppard Assist . Dir . of Cers .

F . O . Carr Organist P . H . Young Sword Bearer A . J . Elworthy Pursuivant W . Sindull - »

5.*?.¦¦*.{¦* C . H . French J The Prov . Grand Master proposed a hearty vote of

thanks to Bro . the Earl of Hardwicke for tho efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of Prov . Grand Master during the past 17 years , with such great advantage to the Province .

The D . P . G . M ., in seconding the same , spoke of the genial qualities of Lord Hardwicke as a presiding officer , and said he left the Province in a fat greater state of efficiency and prosperity than when he came to the office .

Two Lodges had been added to tho roll , the old Lodges had increased , and , above all , they had established ' a Provincial Masonio Charities Association , which had done excellent work . The vote was carried with acclamation .

A cordial vote of thanks waa also passed to Bro . Thomas Fenn for so ably assisting in the installation as D . C . Upon the motion of Bro . S . H . Sharman P . M . P . P . G . S . D .

it was resolved to vote ten guineas to the Cambridge Masonic Charities Association for current expenses , and special mention was made of the sterling services of Bro . Oliver Papworth , the Hon . Sec .

Bro . Oliver Papworth P . M . P . G . S . W ., then proposed that a sum of fifty guineas be placed at the disposal of the Masonio Charities Association , of which not less than thirty guineas should be paid to the R . M . B . I ., in response to the Special Appeal of the Committee of that Institution on the occasion of the Jubilee Festival in 1892 . Carried

unanimously . The Prov . G . Treasurer proposed that £ 100 Stock be sold out and placed to the current account ; and his reasons were so cogent that the vote was readily assented to .

Upon the proposition of Bro . Piggott , Bro . Oliver Papworth was again nominated for election on the Board of Management for the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys . A collection of alms was made , and directed to be devoted to two local Charities .

The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the ordinary Lodge room at the Lion Hotel for banquet , where they found the table excellently

arranged and elaborately decorated . Nearly a hundred brethren sat down , under the able presidency of the Prov . Grand Master . Unfortunately , Lord Henniker and some other Grand Officers were unable to stay to dinner .

The Illness Of Prince George Of Wales.

THE ILLNESS OF PRINCE GEORGE OF WALES .

npHE suggestions of the late Sir William Gull , in relation A to the treatment of typhoid fever , as given to Major-General Ellis , and published in The Times , of the 23 rd inst ., by authority of the Prince of Wales , are being observed in the case of Prince George .

Sir , —The prevalence of typhoid fever and tbe interest whioh is attached to all matters concerning its treatment induces me to send you the endorsed interesting memorandum from the late Sir William

Gull , M . D ., given to me two years after ho was in attendance on the Prince of Wales during his illness in 1872 . It has been suggested that its puplication may prove useful , whioh must be my excuse for troubling you . Your obedient servant , ARTBUK EUIS , Mojor . Qeneral . Marlborough House , Pall Mall , S . W ., 22 nd November .

I . Typhoid fever is a disease which runs a more or less definite course . It cannot be stopped or cured by medicines . II . The chief thing to be done at the outset of an attack is to send the patient to bed , so as to save strength from the beginning . III . No strong purgative medicines are desirable .

IV . As the fever develops , and the strength grows less , light food should be given at short intervals—i . e ., water , toast-water , barleywater , milk and water , light broths ( not made too strong or too gelatinous ) . V . If there be restlessness or muoh agitation of the nervei , wine

The Illness Of Prince George Of Wales.

( port , sherry , or claret ) , or brandy in moderate doses at short intervals . This must be directed medically , but in general it may be said that the amount required ia that which induces repose and aleep . VI . Tha bowels may be left to themselves . If unmoved for 24 or 36 hours a lavement of warm water may be necessary , bat this will

be directed medically . VII . The restlessness or wakefulness in fever is best remedied by the careful giving of wine or spirit with the food , or in water . Sedatives such as opium are inadmissible—mostly injurious . VIII . The bedroom to be kept at a temperature of 62 ° to 64 ° . IX . Great care necessary to keep the bed clean and sweet . This

most easily done by having a second bed in the room , to whioh patient can be removed for two or three hours daily , whilst the other is thoroughly aired , and the linen changed . X . All fatigue to be sedulously avoided . No visitors admitted , and no other person but a nurse and one attendant to help her . XI . Patient ' s room never to be left unattended for a moment , as in

tbe delirium of fever patient might jump from bad and injure himself . XII . As to medicines and the treatment of complicationp , the immediate medical attendant must be responsible . XIII . As it ia probable that tho discharges from the bowels in typhoid fever may bo a sourco of contagion , it is desirable that before being thrown down the closet tbey shonld bo largely mixed

with Condy ' s fluid or some other disinfectant . On the same principle , the strictest cleanliness most be observed in the sick-room . XIV . There iano reason to believe that typhoid fever is contagions from person to person in the ordinary way . The largest experience shows that it does not extend , like an ordinary contagions disease , to nurses or others attending npon patients suffering under the disease . 26 th December 1874 . WILLIAM W . GULL .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . J . J . BERRY , P . M . 554 , & c . THB death of this popular and deservedly esteemed Mason occurred last week , after a very short illness . He was , perhaps , as well known amongst the East-end Craftsmen as any man who ever donned , an apron ; and to say he was appreciated by all who knew him scarcely conveys

the sentiments we desire to express . Bro . Berry was ever ready to render assistance to any case of need brought under his notice , and many a distressed brother or impoverished widow will testify as to his kindness of heart and energy to proffer help where help was needed . He was

initiated in the Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 , in July 1867 , and installed W . M . in 1876 . He was exalted in the Yarborough Chapter , No . 554 , in November 1869 , and was First Principal in 1879 . He joined the Burdett-Coutts Lodge , No . 1278 , in September 1875 , and was installed

W . M . in 1884 . He joined the Doric Chapter , No . 933 , in 1872 , and was installed Z . in 1885 , and was at the time of his death Treasurer of Yarborough Lodge and Chapter , and the Doric Chapter . He was also a Life-Governor of the Girls' School , wherein he had served two

Stewardships ; a Life-Governor of tbe Boys' School , with a record of three Stewardships ; and a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , for which he had served six Stewardships . He had also acted for several years

as one of the Auditors of the last named Institution . The funeral—which was most numerously attended—took place on Saturday last , and every token of regard that could be shown was paid to the memory of this sterling man and companion .

Bro . James Stevens is engaged to lecture on the Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry in the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 199 , at Dover , on Monday , 7 th December . This will be Bro . Stevens ' second visit to this Lodgo for a like purpose .

The Prince of Wales , under warrant , dated 9 th November 1891 , bas specially appointed Messrs John Brinsmead and Sous Pianoforte Manufacturers to His Royal Highness .

HOMOWIY ' OIHXMBKT AKD PILLS . —With the changing season it is prudent for all to rectify any ailments afflicting thorn ; bnt it is incumbent on the aged , suffering nnder ulceration and similar debilitating causes , to have them removed or worse consequences will follow . This Ointment is their remedy ; on its powers all may confidently rely ; it not simply puts their sores ont of sight , bnt extirpates the source of mischief , extracts the corroding poison , and stimulates Nature to fill np the ulcer with sound , healthy granulations , that will abide through life . Under this treatment bad legs soon become sound , scorbutic skins cast off their scales , and scrofulous sores cease to annoy . Such hop for the diseased was unknown in former days ,