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Masonic And General Tidings.
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS .
At the last monthly meeting of the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 359 , at Southampton , it was decided to present a resolution of thanks , engrossed * and illuminated on vellum , and a testimonial , to the Secretary of the lodge , Bro . A . J . Aliller , P . AL , on his retirement from that office
to fill that of Provincial Grand Secretary . Bro . Aliller has been Secretary to the lodge for thirteen years , and is succeeded in the office by Bro . John Adams , P . M . The testimonial , by Bro . Aliller ' sown desire , will take the form of a Life-Governorship of the Alasonic School for Girls , which will be purchased for him from the lodge funds .
Bro . the Duke of St . Alban ' s has arrived at St . George ' s Hotel , Albemarle-street , from Bestivood Lodge , Nottingham ; and Bro . the Duke of Abercorn , G . AL Ireland , at Hampden House , from visiting the Alarquis of Lansdowne at Bowood , Wilts .
Bro . the Karl of Rosslyn , P . G . M . Scotland ; Earl Spencer , K . G ., H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , the Grand Duchess of Alecklenburg-Strelitz , and the hereditary Grand Duke Adolphus , the Prime Alinisterand Airs , and Aliss Gladstone , the Countess of Sydney and the Lord Steward , Air . Christopher Sykes , ALP ., Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., the Earl of Galloway , Eail Foitescue ,
Lord Elphinstone , Lord Colchester , and the Chaplain of the House of Lords ( the Bishop of St . David ' s ) were present at the Chapel Royal , St . James's Palace , on Sunday morning last . The sermon was preached by the Bishop ot Rochester . Bro . Winn sang the bass solo in the anthem , " The sorrows of death . " Bro . Jekyll , G . Org ., presided at the organ .
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , attended by Alajor Egerton , left Buckingham Palace last week for Biarritz , were they will remain for a few weeks for the Duchess's health . The infant Princess remains at Windsor . Bro . Sir Erasmus Wilson has promised to give £ 2500 to found a Scholarshi p in the Royal College of Alusic , including education and maintenance .
Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , K . G ., and his bride will be present at a grand ball to be given in honour of them on June 12 th at the house which Albert Grant built some years ago . The ball , and two receptions which precede it , will be given by the Committee of Almack ' s . In addition to those we published last week as members of Almack ' s , we must add Bros . Alontague Guest , ALP ., P . G . AL Dorset ; the Earls of HaddingtonFife
, , and Westmorland , Lords Tenterden and Suffield , the Alarquis of Tweeddale , the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M . ; the Alarquis of Hartington , M . P ., the Earl of Kintore , Colonel Sir lames AIcGarel Hogg , ALP ., the Earls of Alarch , ALP ., G . S . W ., and Alount Edgcumbe , the Marquis of Londonderry , G . AL Durham ; the Duke of Alanchester , Earl Percy , ALP ., the Earl of Rosslyn , P . G . AL Scotland ; the Earl of Onslow , and the Earl of Rosebery .
Bro . the Lord Mayor yesterday laid the foundation-stone of the City of London College , and arranged to be present to-day ( Saturday ) at the UniversitTes ' boat-race . On Thursday , the 23 rd ult , Bro . the Lord Mayor , having issued his precept , Alderman Sir Thos . Owden presided at a Wardmote in Bishopsgate Schools for the
election of a Common Councilman . There were present the Deputy , Bro . Johnson , Bro . Fitch , Air . Bush , CC ., Air . Boor , C . C ., and others . Mr . Norris proposed Bro . Henry Clarke , citizen , merchant , goldsmith and spectacle-maker , as a fit and proper person to represent the Ward , which was seconded by Bro . Fitch , who remarked he had known Bro . Clarke for some time , and he esteemed and respected
him . Sir Thos . Owden declared Bro . Clarke dul y elected . In reply , Bro . Clarke said he would do all in his power to maintain the dignity and prestige of the Corporation . He has for some time interested himself in questions of Municipal Reform , City Parochial Charities , and the Civic Guilds . Bro . Clarke will , no doubt , be an acquisition to the Court of Common Council , having much leisure time , and having travelled a great deal in various parts of the world .
Bro . the Lord Mayor was enabled to intimate , at a State luncheon given by Bro . His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught on the occasion of the Duke ' s speaking at the meeting , reported m our last issue , for the furtherance of the scheme of the Royal College of Alusic , that the Queen will personally declare Epping Forest open to the people for ever m the course of a few weeks . Her Alajesty wishes to do
this , showing again her deep interest in all that is good and useful for her subjects , but does not wish to be entertained at a banquet . Her Alajesty , since the death of the Prince Consort , has several times visited the City and East-end to promote some good work , but has always declined any festivities . It is rumoured that Bro . the Lord Alayor on the occasion may be created a baronet . We sincerel y hope the report may not turn out to be too good to be true .
Bros , the Marquis of Headfort , the Duke of Marlborough , and the Earl of Dalkeith have left town for their respective seats in the country . Bro . the Lord Mayor has been invited b } ' Bro . Lord Carington , Caplain of the Corps of
Gentlemen-atarms , to dine with the corps , at their mess , at St . James's ! a'ace . Bro . Alderman Ellis has accepted the invitation . We believe this is the first time a Lord Alayor has been asked to accept such hospitality . Bro . Lord Carinsrton fined at the Alansion House last week-.
PRESERVATION EXTRAORDINARY . — livery one knows that for softening and preserving the skin , cleansing it tram impurity , and thereb y ensuring its healthy action , there is nothing equal to Wright ' s Coal Tar Soap . Use it constantly , and you will have neither an irritable skin or a uistigurement of the face from pimples and blotches . Kefuse ail other Coal Tar Soaps , which are but worthless imitations . — ADVT . J
Masonic And General Tidings.
Bro . Lord and Lady Tenterden and lhe Baroness Burdett-Coutts and Air . Bartlett-Coutts went to Gravesend last Saturday and boarded the Assyrian , to see the last of [ umbo . Air . Bartlett-Coutts carried a bag of buns , which [ umbo preferreel to receive from his keeper , Scott .
Bro . Sir Arthur Haytcr , M . P ., entertained at dinner , on the 23 th ult ., Bros . Earl Granville , Earl of Dalhousie , the Speaker , and the Premier , and their ladies . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , attended by Air . Royle , arrived at Alentone on the 22 nd ult ., and
afterwards met the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg , who arrived on a visit to Her Alajesty . We regret to say that H . R . H . had a fall , and is again laid up with his knee . ' He will shortly proceed to Artosin , the palace of his fiancee , and then to Berlin , to visit the Crown Prince of Germany .
Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has now in hand , or promised , £ 100 , 000 for the Royal College of Alusic , a third of the whole sum asked for . Bro . the Bishop of Peterborough and Miss Alagee have taken a house at Stokes Bay , near Peterborough , as the palace is in such a state of bad repair as to be uninhabitable .
Lady Stanhope , at the family residence , had a reception on Saturday . Amongst the numerous guests were Bros , the Earl of ' Onslotv , Lords Balfour of Burleigh , and Tweedmouth , Colonel Tayler , ALP . ; and Sir Bartle Frere . A large number of ladies were present . Bro . the M . W . Grand Master and the Princess Louise attended the last concert of the Philharmonic Society at St . James ' s Hall .
The members of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 7 S 1 , have invited Bro . James Stevens , P . AL , P . Z ., to deliver his lecture explanatory of the ceremonies of the First Degree on Wednesday evening , the 5 th inst . This lodge of instruction meets at the Silver 'Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , under the Preceptorship of Bro . S . J . Turquand . On the above occasion a large muster of brethren is expected . Lodge will be opened at 7 . 30 .
Bros , the Ear ! of Breadalbane , G . W . Scotland , the Alarquises of Bath and Tweeddale , Lord Suffield , Earls of Hardwicke and Granville , the Lord Alayor , Lord Sudeley , and Colonel Sir James AIcGarel Hogg , ALP ., were amongst the " received " by Lady Spencer , at Spencer House , on Saturday night . Bro . the Lord Mayor attended the dinner of the Artists' Benevolent Institution at Freemasons' Tavern on Saturday last . £ Soo was collected .
Bros . Alderman Nottage and Knight , we regret to say are still in an unsatisfactory state of health . The former has not benefitted much from the change in the South of France . Bro . the Rev . R . Lee , Aldersgate Lodge , head master of Christ's Hospital , preached at the Chapel Royal , Savoy , on Sunday evening last .
Bro . Sir Evelyn VVood , V . C ., was present at the dinner of the 2 nd Essex Rifle Volunteers , at Chelmsford , and responded for the Army . At the Speaker ' s last levee there were Bros . R . B . Alartin , Sir Thos . Colebrooke , Bart ., Sir Erskine Alay , Sir James AIcGarel Hogg , Bart ., VV . Alclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar , and Montague J . Guest , G . AL Dorset , Sir E . A . K . Lechmere , Bart ., and Lord
Kensington . Count Munstcr , German Ambassador , presided last week at the dinner of the Society for Relief of Distressed Foreigners , and was supported by Bros , the Earl of Rosslyn , P . G . AL Scotland , the Earl of Onslow , Lord Tenterden , and Sir E . May . Her Alajesty the Queen and Bro . the Prince of Wales sent their usual handsome donations .
Lady White Ridley held a reception on the 22 nd ult ., when Bros , the Earl of Onslow , Karl Percy , ALP ., Viscount Ebrington , Lord Brabourne , Sir Garnet Wolseley , Sir Thos . Brassey , K . C . B ., and Sir Bartle Frere were her guests .
In consequence of the meeting- of the mother lodge on AL . nday next , the 3 rd inst ., there will bc no meeting of the Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 G 25 , on that date . The annual banquet of the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 , will be held at the Aloorgate Tavern , Finsbury-pavement , under the presidency of
Bro . VV . IT . Alyers , P . AI .. S 20 and 144 , Preceptor . Bro . Edward Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., has been retained for the defence of the woman Pays , who is charged with the murder of a little girl at Yalding , near Alaidstone . It will be recollected Bro . Clarke first made his mark as counsel for the Stauntons , in 1 S 7 S . Since that he has rapidly risen into notoriety , and entered Parliament , and was last year made a Q . C .
The Prince aiid Princess of Wales 011 Thursday last visited the studio of Aliss Grant , at Albany-street , Regent ' s Park , to see the bust and medallion of the late Dean of Westminster . The Guion Line steamship Alaska , from New York , arrived at Queenstown at S-5 p . m . on Alonday ,
having made the fastest passage 011 recortl , namely , in seven days , six hours , and three minutes . France can ' t complain of any want of artistic taste in her rising generation . No fewer than 7500 paintings and sculptures have been sent to the annual "Salon , " which opens on the ist of Alay . This is 5000 more than can be admitted .
ITOLI . OW . IVS Puis . —Gooel Spirits . —livery one lias frequently experience ! suelden personal changes from gaiety to gloom . The winel anil weather oftentime receive the blame ; when a faulty digestion is alone * the cause of the expression . Holloway's Pills ' can he honestly recommeneled for harmoniously attuning circulation anil respiration , elisturliance of the balance of whieh proeleice's a sense
of fulness ami oppres . on after eating , They clean the furred tongue , an . l wholesomely stimulate the liver , anel ae't a > a gentle aperient to the bowels . They healthfully rouse hotli boely anel mind . Holloway ' s Pills are Ihe best known antielotes for want of appetite , nausea , llatulency , heartburn , languor , elepression , and that apathy so characteristic of chronic derangement of the digestion , —fAuvr . J
Masonic And General Tidings.
Bro . H . R . H . the Prince and the Princess of Wales will open the new wing of the Police Orphanage , at Strawberry-hill , Twickenham , in June . The Rev . Arthur Robins and his parishioners are about to place a memorial window in the chancel of the parish church of Holy Trinity , Windsor , as a thankoffering for the deliverance of the Queen on the 2 nel ult . from the assassination attempted by Roderick Alaclean .
The Prince of Wales presided at Willis ' s Rooms , on Thursday evening last , at the festival dinuer in aid of lhe funds of thc Victoria Hospital for Children , Queen's-road , Chelsea . Bro . the Alarquis c : Hamilton and Colonel A . Ellis were in attendance on Kis Royal Highness .
On Thursday , the Earl of Winterton „< id Lad y Georgiana Hamilton , daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn , were married at St . George's Church , Hanover-square , when their Royal Highnesses , the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge were present .
lhe l'Veemasons ot Ireland , out of respect to the Dukeof Abercorn , the Grand Alaster Mason of Ireland , considered it a fitting opportunity of showing their respect to his Grace's family , by presenting Lady Georgina with a present on the occasion of her marriage . It consists of an old Irish cross , pendant , and earrings , set with brilliants and Irish pearls , and of great artistic design .
1 he brethren of La Tolerance Lodge , No . 53 !? , have again held one of their enjoyable meeting ; . . at which ladies were present at the banquet and dance . " The lodge met at 5 . 30 on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Freemason ' s Hall , and the subsequent proceedings were very successful . VVe hope to give a report in our next .
lhe anniversary banquet of ( he Chaucer Lodge of Instruction , No . 1540 , will take place at the Grapes , St . 'Thomas-street , Borough , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . The first annual ball of the East-end Licensed Victuallers took place at the Limehouse Town Hall , on the 21 st ult ., with marked success . The ball was promoted by Bro . W . Davies ( host , 12511 ) , Governor of the Licensed
Victuallers School , whose untiring exertion , aided by the co-operation of many well-known East-end brethren . and friends , received the attendance of a company exceeding 150 , despite the inclement weather . A capital band , guided by the baton of Bro . Louis Honig , 1319 , discoursed some excellent music until supper-time arrived . Bro . VV . Davis presided , and was supported by Bros . Christian , Lamb , and IT . Chown . The supper was elegantly served .
A novel but useful Congress is now being- held in Paris ; it is called the Book-keepers' Conference . It appears that the science of book-keeping is very behindhand in France . It is only taught in the commercial schools , and that very imperfectly . 'The object of the Congress is to get it introduced into the primary schools
as part of the national education . It was stated by one of the speakers that many important French firms were really in ignorance of the real state of their balance-sheet for lack of competent book-keepers . This is extraordinary , if true ; but it is certain that the French are as weak in arithmetic as they are in geography .
The Art Gallery of Birmingham is about to be enriched by a portrait of Lord Hartington , the first , we believe , for which he has sat . It is painted by Bro . H . T . Aluntis , and was on view for some days at Devonshire House , previouslytowithdiawal for submission to the Royal Academy .
Notice is given that owing lo exceptional circumstances Her Alajesty ' s birthday will this year be celebrated in I ' -ngland on Saturday , the 3 rd of June . In all other places Her Alajesty ' s birthday is to be kept , as usual , on the 24 th of Alay .
The Prince of Wales has become patron of the Norfolk County Cricket Club , and will subscribe five guineas annually to its funds . The committee are arranging some good matches tor the ensuing season . At a banquet which took place on Thursday week at Lusby ' s Alusic Hall ( of which Bros . Charles Crowder and George Adney Payne are the proprietors ) .
a presentation was made to these brethren , consisting of illuminated addresses on vellum , beautifully framed , and a purse of gold . The inscription was as follows : — " Presented to Charles Crowder and George Adney Payne , proprietors of Lusby's Alusic Hall , Alile End , E ., together with a purse , value £ 352 , subscribed by upwards of 350 parishioners and friends , in testimony of their esteem and
appreciation of the management of the above well-conducted establishment . Signed , on behalf of the subscribers , Donald Altinro ( President ) , Robert Jones ( Vice-President ) , Charles Chappell ( Treasurer ) , Alfred Provost ( Hon . Sec . ) Dated ifitli Alarch , 1 SS 2 . " About sixty gentlemen were present ( Alajor Alunro presiding ) , among whom were Bro . H . Swaffer , C . Stechling , IT . Marks , 1 . Clayton . 1 . Cohen .
M . Abrahams , J . Abrahams , J . T . K . Job , H . Chown , H . Sparks , G . Stephens , C . Dance , and others . The toast of "The Queen" was subsequently honoured , as was also that of "The Recipients , Bros . Crowder , 79 , and Payne , W . AL 933 ; " " The Chairman ( Alajor Alunro ) , " proposed by Bro . Crowder ; "The Vice-Chairman and Committee , " b
acknowledged y Bro . J . Chappell ; and the toast of " The Press " concluded the business of the evening . The first spring ( lower show of the Royal Botanic Society took place in the gardens , Regent ' s Park , on Thursday last , and there was a very full attendance of distinguished visitors .
In consequence of the death of Mr . Christopher Pond , of the well-known firm of Spiers and Pond , it has been deemed advisable by the surviving partner , Air . F . VV . Spiers , to convert the business into a limited company , for the purpose of realising the late Mr . Pond ' s interest . The capital required for the purpose ( £ 500 , 000 ) was at once subscribed privately , and , under the title of Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , the business will be carried on as heretofore . Mr . Spiers will act as chairman , and will be assisted b y Mr . A . J . Simmons and Air . Auguste Leon as managing directors . Globe .
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Masonic And General Tidings.
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS .
At the last monthly meeting of the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 359 , at Southampton , it was decided to present a resolution of thanks , engrossed * and illuminated on vellum , and a testimonial , to the Secretary of the lodge , Bro . A . J . Aliller , P . AL , on his retirement from that office
to fill that of Provincial Grand Secretary . Bro . Aliller has been Secretary to the lodge for thirteen years , and is succeeded in the office by Bro . John Adams , P . M . The testimonial , by Bro . Aliller ' sown desire , will take the form of a Life-Governorship of the Alasonic School for Girls , which will be purchased for him from the lodge funds .
Bro . the Duke of St . Alban ' s has arrived at St . George ' s Hotel , Albemarle-street , from Bestivood Lodge , Nottingham ; and Bro . the Duke of Abercorn , G . AL Ireland , at Hampden House , from visiting the Alarquis of Lansdowne at Bowood , Wilts .
Bro . the Karl of Rosslyn , P . G . M . Scotland ; Earl Spencer , K . G ., H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , the Grand Duchess of Alecklenburg-Strelitz , and the hereditary Grand Duke Adolphus , the Prime Alinisterand Airs , and Aliss Gladstone , the Countess of Sydney and the Lord Steward , Air . Christopher Sykes , ALP ., Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., the Earl of Galloway , Eail Foitescue ,
Lord Elphinstone , Lord Colchester , and the Chaplain of the House of Lords ( the Bishop of St . David ' s ) were present at the Chapel Royal , St . James's Palace , on Sunday morning last . The sermon was preached by the Bishop ot Rochester . Bro . Winn sang the bass solo in the anthem , " The sorrows of death . " Bro . Jekyll , G . Org ., presided at the organ .
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , attended by Alajor Egerton , left Buckingham Palace last week for Biarritz , were they will remain for a few weeks for the Duchess's health . The infant Princess remains at Windsor . Bro . Sir Erasmus Wilson has promised to give £ 2500 to found a Scholarshi p in the Royal College of Alusic , including education and maintenance .
Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , K . G ., and his bride will be present at a grand ball to be given in honour of them on June 12 th at the house which Albert Grant built some years ago . The ball , and two receptions which precede it , will be given by the Committee of Almack ' s . In addition to those we published last week as members of Almack ' s , we must add Bros . Alontague Guest , ALP ., P . G . AL Dorset ; the Earls of HaddingtonFife
, , and Westmorland , Lords Tenterden and Suffield , the Alarquis of Tweeddale , the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M . ; the Alarquis of Hartington , M . P ., the Earl of Kintore , Colonel Sir lames AIcGarel Hogg , ALP ., the Earls of Alarch , ALP ., G . S . W ., and Alount Edgcumbe , the Marquis of Londonderry , G . AL Durham ; the Duke of Alanchester , Earl Percy , ALP ., the Earl of Rosslyn , P . G . AL Scotland ; the Earl of Onslow , and the Earl of Rosebery .
Bro . the Lord Mayor yesterday laid the foundation-stone of the City of London College , and arranged to be present to-day ( Saturday ) at the UniversitTes ' boat-race . On Thursday , the 23 rd ult , Bro . the Lord Mayor , having issued his precept , Alderman Sir Thos . Owden presided at a Wardmote in Bishopsgate Schools for the
election of a Common Councilman . There were present the Deputy , Bro . Johnson , Bro . Fitch , Air . Bush , CC ., Air . Boor , C . C ., and others . Mr . Norris proposed Bro . Henry Clarke , citizen , merchant , goldsmith and spectacle-maker , as a fit and proper person to represent the Ward , which was seconded by Bro . Fitch , who remarked he had known Bro . Clarke for some time , and he esteemed and respected
him . Sir Thos . Owden declared Bro . Clarke dul y elected . In reply , Bro . Clarke said he would do all in his power to maintain the dignity and prestige of the Corporation . He has for some time interested himself in questions of Municipal Reform , City Parochial Charities , and the Civic Guilds . Bro . Clarke will , no doubt , be an acquisition to the Court of Common Council , having much leisure time , and having travelled a great deal in various parts of the world .
Bro . the Lord Mayor was enabled to intimate , at a State luncheon given by Bro . His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught on the occasion of the Duke ' s speaking at the meeting , reported m our last issue , for the furtherance of the scheme of the Royal College of Alusic , that the Queen will personally declare Epping Forest open to the people for ever m the course of a few weeks . Her Alajesty wishes to do
this , showing again her deep interest in all that is good and useful for her subjects , but does not wish to be entertained at a banquet . Her Alajesty , since the death of the Prince Consort , has several times visited the City and East-end to promote some good work , but has always declined any festivities . It is rumoured that Bro . the Lord Alayor on the occasion may be created a baronet . We sincerel y hope the report may not turn out to be too good to be true .
Bros , the Marquis of Headfort , the Duke of Marlborough , and the Earl of Dalkeith have left town for their respective seats in the country . Bro . the Lord Mayor has been invited b } ' Bro . Lord Carington , Caplain of the Corps of
Gentlemen-atarms , to dine with the corps , at their mess , at St . James's ! a'ace . Bro . Alderman Ellis has accepted the invitation . We believe this is the first time a Lord Alayor has been asked to accept such hospitality . Bro . Lord Carinsrton fined at the Alansion House last week-.
PRESERVATION EXTRAORDINARY . — livery one knows that for softening and preserving the skin , cleansing it tram impurity , and thereb y ensuring its healthy action , there is nothing equal to Wright ' s Coal Tar Soap . Use it constantly , and you will have neither an irritable skin or a uistigurement of the face from pimples and blotches . Kefuse ail other Coal Tar Soaps , which are but worthless imitations . — ADVT . J
Masonic And General Tidings.
Bro . Lord and Lady Tenterden and lhe Baroness Burdett-Coutts and Air . Bartlett-Coutts went to Gravesend last Saturday and boarded the Assyrian , to see the last of [ umbo . Air . Bartlett-Coutts carried a bag of buns , which [ umbo preferreel to receive from his keeper , Scott .
Bro . Sir Arthur Haytcr , M . P ., entertained at dinner , on the 23 th ult ., Bros . Earl Granville , Earl of Dalhousie , the Speaker , and the Premier , and their ladies . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , attended by Air . Royle , arrived at Alentone on the 22 nd ult ., and
afterwards met the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg , who arrived on a visit to Her Alajesty . We regret to say that H . R . H . had a fall , and is again laid up with his knee . ' He will shortly proceed to Artosin , the palace of his fiancee , and then to Berlin , to visit the Crown Prince of Germany .
Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has now in hand , or promised , £ 100 , 000 for the Royal College of Alusic , a third of the whole sum asked for . Bro . the Bishop of Peterborough and Miss Alagee have taken a house at Stokes Bay , near Peterborough , as the palace is in such a state of bad repair as to be uninhabitable .
Lady Stanhope , at the family residence , had a reception on Saturday . Amongst the numerous guests were Bros , the Earl of ' Onslotv , Lords Balfour of Burleigh , and Tweedmouth , Colonel Tayler , ALP . ; and Sir Bartle Frere . A large number of ladies were present . Bro . the M . W . Grand Master and the Princess Louise attended the last concert of the Philharmonic Society at St . James ' s Hall .
The members of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 7 S 1 , have invited Bro . James Stevens , P . AL , P . Z ., to deliver his lecture explanatory of the ceremonies of the First Degree on Wednesday evening , the 5 th inst . This lodge of instruction meets at the Silver 'Tavern , Burdett-road , Limehouse , under the Preceptorship of Bro . S . J . Turquand . On the above occasion a large muster of brethren is expected . Lodge will be opened at 7 . 30 .
Bros , the Ear ! of Breadalbane , G . W . Scotland , the Alarquises of Bath and Tweeddale , Lord Suffield , Earls of Hardwicke and Granville , the Lord Alayor , Lord Sudeley , and Colonel Sir James AIcGarel Hogg , ALP ., were amongst the " received " by Lady Spencer , at Spencer House , on Saturday night . Bro . the Lord Mayor attended the dinner of the Artists' Benevolent Institution at Freemasons' Tavern on Saturday last . £ Soo was collected .
Bros . Alderman Nottage and Knight , we regret to say are still in an unsatisfactory state of health . The former has not benefitted much from the change in the South of France . Bro . the Rev . R . Lee , Aldersgate Lodge , head master of Christ's Hospital , preached at the Chapel Royal , Savoy , on Sunday evening last .
Bro . Sir Evelyn VVood , V . C ., was present at the dinner of the 2 nd Essex Rifle Volunteers , at Chelmsford , and responded for the Army . At the Speaker ' s last levee there were Bros . R . B . Alartin , Sir Thos . Colebrooke , Bart ., Sir Erskine Alay , Sir James AIcGarel Hogg , Bart ., VV . Alclntyre , Q . C , Grand Registrar , and Montague J . Guest , G . AL Dorset , Sir E . A . K . Lechmere , Bart ., and Lord
Kensington . Count Munstcr , German Ambassador , presided last week at the dinner of the Society for Relief of Distressed Foreigners , and was supported by Bros , the Earl of Rosslyn , P . G . AL Scotland , the Earl of Onslow , Lord Tenterden , and Sir E . May . Her Alajesty the Queen and Bro . the Prince of Wales sent their usual handsome donations .
Lady White Ridley held a reception on the 22 nd ult ., when Bros , the Earl of Onslow , Karl Percy , ALP ., Viscount Ebrington , Lord Brabourne , Sir Garnet Wolseley , Sir Thos . Brassey , K . C . B ., and Sir Bartle Frere were her guests .
In consequence of the meeting- of the mother lodge on AL . nday next , the 3 rd inst ., there will bc no meeting of the Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 G 25 , on that date . The annual banquet of the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 , will be held at the Aloorgate Tavern , Finsbury-pavement , under the presidency of
Bro . VV . IT . Alyers , P . AI .. S 20 and 144 , Preceptor . Bro . Edward Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., has been retained for the defence of the woman Pays , who is charged with the murder of a little girl at Yalding , near Alaidstone . It will be recollected Bro . Clarke first made his mark as counsel for the Stauntons , in 1 S 7 S . Since that he has rapidly risen into notoriety , and entered Parliament , and was last year made a Q . C .
The Prince aiid Princess of Wales 011 Thursday last visited the studio of Aliss Grant , at Albany-street , Regent ' s Park , to see the bust and medallion of the late Dean of Westminster . The Guion Line steamship Alaska , from New York , arrived at Queenstown at S-5 p . m . on Alonday ,
having made the fastest passage 011 recortl , namely , in seven days , six hours , and three minutes . France can ' t complain of any want of artistic taste in her rising generation . No fewer than 7500 paintings and sculptures have been sent to the annual "Salon , " which opens on the ist of Alay . This is 5000 more than can be admitted .
ITOLI . OW . IVS Puis . —Gooel Spirits . —livery one lias frequently experience ! suelden personal changes from gaiety to gloom . The winel anil weather oftentime receive the blame ; when a faulty digestion is alone * the cause of the expression . Holloway's Pills ' can he honestly recommeneled for harmoniously attuning circulation anil respiration , elisturliance of the balance of whieh proeleice's a sense
of fulness ami oppres . on after eating , They clean the furred tongue , an . l wholesomely stimulate the liver , anel ae't a > a gentle aperient to the bowels . They healthfully rouse hotli boely anel mind . Holloway ' s Pills are Ihe best known antielotes for want of appetite , nausea , llatulency , heartburn , languor , elepression , and that apathy so characteristic of chronic derangement of the digestion , —fAuvr . J
Masonic And General Tidings.
Bro . H . R . H . the Prince and the Princess of Wales will open the new wing of the Police Orphanage , at Strawberry-hill , Twickenham , in June . The Rev . Arthur Robins and his parishioners are about to place a memorial window in the chancel of the parish church of Holy Trinity , Windsor , as a thankoffering for the deliverance of the Queen on the 2 nel ult . from the assassination attempted by Roderick Alaclean .
The Prince of Wales presided at Willis ' s Rooms , on Thursday evening last , at the festival dinuer in aid of lhe funds of thc Victoria Hospital for Children , Queen's-road , Chelsea . Bro . the Alarquis c : Hamilton and Colonel A . Ellis were in attendance on Kis Royal Highness .
On Thursday , the Earl of Winterton „< id Lad y Georgiana Hamilton , daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn , were married at St . George's Church , Hanover-square , when their Royal Highnesses , the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge were present .
lhe l'Veemasons ot Ireland , out of respect to the Dukeof Abercorn , the Grand Alaster Mason of Ireland , considered it a fitting opportunity of showing their respect to his Grace's family , by presenting Lady Georgina with a present on the occasion of her marriage . It consists of an old Irish cross , pendant , and earrings , set with brilliants and Irish pearls , and of great artistic design .
1 he brethren of La Tolerance Lodge , No . 53 !? , have again held one of their enjoyable meeting ; . . at which ladies were present at the banquet and dance . " The lodge met at 5 . 30 on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Freemason ' s Hall , and the subsequent proceedings were very successful . VVe hope to give a report in our next .
lhe anniversary banquet of ( he Chaucer Lodge of Instruction , No . 1540 , will take place at the Grapes , St . 'Thomas-street , Borough , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . The first annual ball of the East-end Licensed Victuallers took place at the Limehouse Town Hall , on the 21 st ult ., with marked success . The ball was promoted by Bro . W . Davies ( host , 12511 ) , Governor of the Licensed
Victuallers School , whose untiring exertion , aided by the co-operation of many well-known East-end brethren . and friends , received the attendance of a company exceeding 150 , despite the inclement weather . A capital band , guided by the baton of Bro . Louis Honig , 1319 , discoursed some excellent music until supper-time arrived . Bro . VV . Davis presided , and was supported by Bros . Christian , Lamb , and IT . Chown . The supper was elegantly served .
A novel but useful Congress is now being- held in Paris ; it is called the Book-keepers' Conference . It appears that the science of book-keeping is very behindhand in France . It is only taught in the commercial schools , and that very imperfectly . 'The object of the Congress is to get it introduced into the primary schools
as part of the national education . It was stated by one of the speakers that many important French firms were really in ignorance of the real state of their balance-sheet for lack of competent book-keepers . This is extraordinary , if true ; but it is certain that the French are as weak in arithmetic as they are in geography .
The Art Gallery of Birmingham is about to be enriched by a portrait of Lord Hartington , the first , we believe , for which he has sat . It is painted by Bro . H . T . Aluntis , and was on view for some days at Devonshire House , previouslytowithdiawal for submission to the Royal Academy .
Notice is given that owing lo exceptional circumstances Her Alajesty ' s birthday will this year be celebrated in I ' -ngland on Saturday , the 3 rd of June . In all other places Her Alajesty ' s birthday is to be kept , as usual , on the 24 th of Alay .
The Prince of Wales has become patron of the Norfolk County Cricket Club , and will subscribe five guineas annually to its funds . The committee are arranging some good matches tor the ensuing season . At a banquet which took place on Thursday week at Lusby ' s Alusic Hall ( of which Bros . Charles Crowder and George Adney Payne are the proprietors ) .
a presentation was made to these brethren , consisting of illuminated addresses on vellum , beautifully framed , and a purse of gold . The inscription was as follows : — " Presented to Charles Crowder and George Adney Payne , proprietors of Lusby's Alusic Hall , Alile End , E ., together with a purse , value £ 352 , subscribed by upwards of 350 parishioners and friends , in testimony of their esteem and
appreciation of the management of the above well-conducted establishment . Signed , on behalf of the subscribers , Donald Altinro ( President ) , Robert Jones ( Vice-President ) , Charles Chappell ( Treasurer ) , Alfred Provost ( Hon . Sec . ) Dated ifitli Alarch , 1 SS 2 . " About sixty gentlemen were present ( Alajor Alunro presiding ) , among whom were Bro . H . Swaffer , C . Stechling , IT . Marks , 1 . Clayton . 1 . Cohen .
M . Abrahams , J . Abrahams , J . T . K . Job , H . Chown , H . Sparks , G . Stephens , C . Dance , and others . The toast of "The Queen" was subsequently honoured , as was also that of "The Recipients , Bros . Crowder , 79 , and Payne , W . AL 933 ; " " The Chairman ( Alajor Alunro ) , " proposed by Bro . Crowder ; "The Vice-Chairman and Committee , " b
acknowledged y Bro . J . Chappell ; and the toast of " The Press " concluded the business of the evening . The first spring ( lower show of the Royal Botanic Society took place in the gardens , Regent ' s Park , on Thursday last , and there was a very full attendance of distinguished visitors .
In consequence of the death of Mr . Christopher Pond , of the well-known firm of Spiers and Pond , it has been deemed advisable by the surviving partner , Air . F . VV . Spiers , to convert the business into a limited company , for the purpose of realising the late Mr . Pond ' s interest . The capital required for the purpose ( £ 500 , 000 ) was at once subscribed privately , and , under the title of Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , the business will be carried on as heretofore . Mr . Spiers will act as chairman , and will be assisted b y Mr . A . J . Simmons and Air . Auguste Leon as managing directors . Globe .