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between the German mail steamer Pommerania and an iroa barque , the Moel Bilian , which was in ballast . The nigh t was dark and foggy . The steamer was so badly injured that she gradually filled and sank ; the Moel Eilian had a large hole stove in her bows ; but she made for Dover ,

where she is now in dock . The Pommerania had boats sufficient to save all who were on board , who are believed to have numbered 220 , but one of them was swamped , and two others were crushed . Others were floated , aud 172 persons were saved by a Scotch steamer , the Glengarry ,

which was passing and saw the rockets from the mail steamer . The captain was supposed to have gone down with his vessel , but a telegram states that he was picked up by the City of Amsterdam and taken to Holland . In a dense

fog on the Mersey a ferry-steamer was carried against a vessel anchored in tho river , and several passengers were thrown overboard . It is believed that fitteen lives were

lost in consequence . Julius Heizburg , a wholesale jeweller , has been committed for trial on a charge of fraudulent trading . The prisoner commenced business in 1874 with a capital of

£ 100 , and in July last failed for nearly £ 10 , 000 . He appears to have obtained large quantities of goods from various London jewellers , and to have immediately pledged them .

On Friday three men were buried alive by the falling-in of the top of a tunnel near the new station at Fairlie on the line of railway which is to connect Glasgow with the watering p lace at Largs . Two more men were seriously injured .

A summons taken out by Mr . John Balieff , charging a police sergeant with an assault in Piccadilly on the evening of Lord Mayor ' s Day , has been decided at the Marlboroughstreet Police Court . The evidence of Mr . Balieff was

corroborated by Mr . Thompson , a law student , who declared that the conduct of the police outside the Criterion was perfectly scandalous . The magistrate did not consider the charge substantiated , and dismissed the summons ,

remarking that it would be impossible for the police to do their duty in a crowd if every person who happened to be roughly used had the rig ht to render the police liable for the injury caused to him .

Several members of the Metropolitan Board of Works went down the river , on Saturday , in order to collect samples of the water at the time when it would be most likely to be contaminated with sewage from the Outfall Works at Crossness . Their object is to decide the question raised by

Captain Calvert in his report to the Thames Conservators , and by others , whether the discharge into the River is injurious and offensive . The specimens taken , which are reserved for chemical examination , were turbid , but withous swell . A meeting of watermen and lightermen of the

Thames was held on Saturday to protest against the report of the Wreck Commissioners in the Princess Alice case . Resolutions were passed denouncing the report made by Mr . Balguy , and his assessors , and instructing an opposition to be presented to the proposed new Thames . Navigation Bill .

The British troops are rapidly continuing their advance in the Kh yber Pass . They occupied the Chagai Height , Commanding AH Musjid , without opposition ; aud after an engagement , chiefly with artillery , the fort of Ali Musjid was occupied , the enemy having evacuated the place some

time before , leaving behind the teuts , guns , and war material . General tirowne reports that the British loss was not serious . It is stated that the place was a scene of great confusion on the entrance of our troops .

Considerable additions had recently been made to the forts , and the garrison appeared to have been prepared for a long siege , but when thoir position was turned the Ameers troops took to flight , must of them leaviug their arms behind them . Behind the fortress was a

standing camp , which was taken as it stood . A number of the Afghans have been captured , including many officers , but they have since been released . A telegram has been received from the Viceroy , stating that Dacca has been occupied without opposition , anu

telegrams from other sources state that the tribes from Juuirood to Jeilalabad have revolted against the Ameer . The Khurum Jtf ' ort has beeu occupied by the British forces

The garrison fled to Peivvar , aud the English troop .-encamped in the Valley . Tne principal inhabitants welcomed our soldiers , aud brought them provisions . Another message states that supplies are being received ou all sides . Tiie Maharajah of Cas . luu . ere has offered to euaU a coufcuigeut

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to our help , but has been told that the greatest service he can render will be to watch the Afghan frontier of his territory . The occupation of Pisheen is confirmed , and two English officers have visited the largest villages , where they were received in the most friendly manner .

A remarkable scene was presented by the City of Rome on Sunday , in its reception of the Eoyal Family on their return from Southern Italy . The enthusiasm of the people

was very warmly expressed , and the King and Queen , full of emotion , again and again came on the balcony at the Quirinal to bow their acknowledgments to the crowds in the streets who hailed them .

Prince Charles opened the Roumanian Chambers on Wednesday with a speech , in which he remarks upon their newly-acquired independence , and the steps taken to occupy the Dobrudscha . He hopes that the Constitution will be remodelled , and tells the Deputies that " posterity will

remember accomplished facts . The Emperor William in reply to the Address of the Prussian Chamber of Deputies , after thanking them for their devotion to his person and the Royal House , says he intends to return shortly to his

Princely vocation , to which he will the more readily devote himself as he is certain of finding in the Chamber a clear comprehension of his efforts for the tranquil development of the Fatherland .

Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . —The regular Convocation and Installation meeting of this Chapter was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . Comps . W , Littaur M . E . Z . in the chair , P . Dickinson J ., S . N . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., VV . H . Gulliford S . E ., L . Lazavns S . N ., H . P . Isaac P . S . j P . Z . ' s Comps . J . Lazarus , H . M . Levy , S . Lazarus , E . P . Albert ,

S . Pollitzer . After preliminaries , ballots were takeu for the adrais * sion of Bros . Simmons No . 1017 , G . Hobinstock 1017 , P . Gianelli 167 , W . Howard St . Barnabas , E . Gosheron No . 183 , and J . E . Walters ( previously accepted ) , who were duly exalted into K . A . Masonry by the M . E . Z ., whose working was perfect j he was assisted by the Companions , who rendered the ceremony solemnly and impressively .

The Installation of Principals then took place , and Comp . VV . Littaur ( who had been re-elected ) was inducted into theohair . The M . E . Z . invested the Principals and Officers : —Comps . P . Dickinson H ., L . Lazarus J ., S . N . Abrahams Treas ., VV . H . Gulliford S . E ., I . P . Cohen S . N ., H . P . Isaac P . S ., Smith P . Z . Janitor . The M . E . in investing his Officers addressed pertinent remarks to each . The report of the

auditors was read and adopted ; it showed a balance in favour of the Chapter of a goodly amount , this being without the fees for esaltations of the evening . Propositions were handed in to the S . E . Comp .-S . Pollitzer P . Z . said he had great pleasure in being the medium for a presentation to the M . E . Z ., who had been re-elected that evening for the third time to the chair , whioh he so worthily occupied .

The presentation consisted of an elegant watch with suitable ' inscription . The M . E . Z . in eloquent terms suitably acknowledged the valuable gift , and also the kind expressions ottered by the P . Z . and endorsed by the brethren . The resignation of twd Companions was tendered , and accepted with regret . Tha Chapter was then closed , and the Companions—forty-seven ill

number—sat down to a snmptnous and recherche' banquet , provided by Bro . VV . G . Jennings , and superintended by Comp . Silver . The M . E . Z ., after grace had been said , proposed the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts . Comp . S . N . Abrahams proposed the health of the M . E . Z . Whatever had been said of him he deserved ; they had seen how he had impressed the Companions who had been exalted , and

they also must have seen how ably he had performed his duties . All were gratified to see him fcr the third time iu the chair . The M . E . Z . thanked Comp . Abrahams for his kind expressionsj he hoped at the expiration of his third year of office to merit their continued approbation . The M . E . Z ., in proposing the health of the Exaltees , remarked it was a red letter day in their Chapter to have so

many candidates , all of them respected and introduced by tried Companions 5 he was sure each would be a credit , not only to Freemasonry , but to the higher degree they had just entered . Comp . J . Walters responded to the toast . Tne M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , and Comp . A . M . Coheu P . Z ., late 188 , returned thanks , followed b y Comps . VV . Stevens , Kidder , Garduer , and Max Littaur .

The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of the P . Z . ' s , with it he would associate Comp . J . Lazarus , whose name was on their Warrant , and Comp . E . P . Albert , who h > id filled the chair two consecutive years ; the others had done every duty required of them . Personall y he h . d to tliank Comp . J . Lazarus , to whom he was iudebted for the position he then held Fre 2 tna .--oury . After a repiy from Comp . S . M .

Lazarus , tho remaining toasts , comprising the Treasurer , H . and J ., P . S ., and the rest of the Officers , were given and acknowledged ; the Janitor was then summoned , and the Companions separated aiter passing a very agreeable evening . The visitors were Comps , VV . B . Kidder 12 , VV . Stepheus P . Z . « 62 , A . M . Cohen P . Z . lace 188 , ¦ I . 0 . Gardner , M . Littaur late 188 , Wolf No . 21 .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting vas lieki on Wednesday , 27 ch ult ., at the Railway Tavern , Fenchnrchstreet . Present—Bios . K . Harris W . M ., T . VV . C . Bush S . W ., D . Moss S . W ., Gottheil P . M . Free , J . K . Pitt See , T . B . Biddlo S . D ., Woodward

l . G . The usual preliminaries having been arranged , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Walker a 3 candidate ; this > as followed by the ceremony of passing , with tho same candidate . tiro . Moss worked the firot section of the lecture , Bro . Bush was ' vleuGed W . M . lor next Wednesday , at 1 o ' giooki