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( Concluded frim page 505 . ) the position they had been placed in by those bearing the name of Christians , to lift them to their proper place and to make them stand forth as the most illusirious citizens of any country to whom they belonged . They had heard in former times—and he was sorry to say within the last two or three years—of great persecutions towards the Jewish race among nations which ought to be the most civilized in
the world . As regards this he must say that he was proud to feel that England had always given towards the Jewish race in later centuries their proper place ; they deplored the acts of former times , but in later times they gave to the Jewish race a warm welcome , and they had had their reward ; the English Jews were amongst the most illustrious citizens—men who did most to contribute to the proiperity and happiness of the country . He had yesterday had the
privilege of hearing Dr . Adler , and he had been struck with the tribute of loyalty he paid to their Sovereign . If they in England had now to thank the Jewish race for all they had done for the country , and if we had a feeling that they lived here as our most honoured citizens , we owed this very much to that illustrious man whose siatue stood opposite to him . They would all be united in thanking the Great Architect of the Universe that He had spared
their illustrious friend to this advanced period of life , and should be united in the prayer that he might be spared for some time to come for the service , not only of his own brethren , but of the world at large . ( Applause . ) The Rev . Dr . ROBBINS , Grand Chaplain , added a few words ; but said that among all the difficult tasks that had fallen to his lot , because of the distinguished ofiice which he held , the most difficult was to follow a speaker so
distinguished , and an orator so accomplished , as the Lord Mayor . As to the persecution of the Jews by Christians , he said that if so-called Christians had attended to the teachings of that real Jew , who was their founder , none of the deeds referred to would have been committed . But if the iron had entered into their soul , most undoubtedly the gold had entered into their pockets . If they knew it—and he believed they did—they were the most important factor in
questions of peace or war , for no nation dared to go to war without consulting the heads of that race . As regards that ' other noble Jew whom they were there to honour , it was the earnest wish of the Grand Officers that the name of Israel would be honoured , and that some day it would be a triumphal name among the nations of the world . A long continued call was here made for the Rev . Bro . SIMPSON , who at length rose and said that he felt deeply
grateful for the very kind call that had been made upon him . It would ill become him to return with ingratitude the kindness which he had received that night—the attention which he received in lodge for 20 minutes when he endeavoured to set forth the resolution proposed in the lodge . The very eloquent address by the Lord Mayor , seconded by Bro . Dr . Robbins , Grand Chaplain of England , he was sure was quite sufficient to reply to the toast that had been
proposed ; but he would simply add to what had been said—if anything could be added to the exalted speeches they had made—that he felt well assured that the presence of the first magistrate of England in this assembly , paying the eloquent tribute he had done to one of their noblest citizens , would not be forgotten as a part of the history of this century , and that when in the years to come , and they , perhaps , had fallen asleep , their posterity might be made
to quote from the speeches made that day , that the name of Israel had not only been held in high esteem by the people and the rulers of this land , but that they should take part in producing the results of good government , of true order , due loyalty , and of that peace and happiness which alone could bring peace to a nation . He , as an humble individual , there declared that as far as his experience had gone , he believed that among the truest
and loyalest friends to the Sovereign and the Government of England were their brethren of the Hebrew persuasion ; and he felt sure that if ever the day of trial should comewhich God forbid—they would be found marshalled on the side of truth and justice , religion and piety , in this great English nation . He felt that in the person of Sir Moses Montefiore they had not merely a personal character , they had a grand link between the past and present ; and it was
in the presence of such men ( and he probably would be the first to hold this true ) , representing high principles , that England miijht well feel confident in the peace and good order of society , and those virtues , those sterling virtues , which alone could give true peace and stability to the nation . He h * d to thank very much the Montefiore Lodge for the kindness which they had been , good enough to snow him on many occasions , but he thanked them
from his heart for the high honour they had done him in enabling him to take part , however humble , in this important celebration . Bro . HORACE BROOKS MARSHALL , G . Treas ., who was also called on , said that after the brilliant orations from the Lord Mayor , the Grand Chaplain , and the Past Grand Chaplain , it would not become him to say more than one or two words , which were that he was sure that he expressed
the sentiments of the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers in saying that they earnestly desired that the Great Architect would give them the ability to follow the illustrious example set before them by that great and illustrious Mason , whose deeds and benevolence were as familiar in the mouth as household words , and whose philanthropy and kindness throughout the civilised world had been the glory of his lengthened life .
Bro . N . H . BENJAMIN , W . M ., then rose , and said that he had now to propose a toast which he thought might fitly be called the toast of the evening . After the eloquent words they had heard in their lodge of emergency that evening . from Bro . Past Master Simpson , he feared that his feeble praise would fall flat upon the ear . But his words would , at least , have the merit of sincerity , and he was quite sure that if he was unable to bring out the importance of this
toast , the hearts of each one present could fill the void . There was not at this moment in the civilised world a name more honoured than that of Montefiore , not only in Europe and America , but it was a name to conjure with in Western Asia , Northern Africa , in those countries where the effect of his good deeds had been most clearly felt . All
these had always honoured the name of Montefiore , but more especially was it beloved in the neighbourhood of his Ramsgatc residence , and this good and honoured man had now completed his hundredth year . His mind and body were not enfeebled ; his eye was still unclouded , intelligent , and clear ; the veteran's lamp is not dimmed , and he was as capable of appreciating the esteem in which he was held as those present were of showing love , and honour , and
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esteem . He would have the veteran regarded in the character of a philanthropist ; but his philanthropy was of a peculiar type , and possessed curious and almost unique features . The W . M . said that he himself had always held that indiscriminate charity was no charity at all , bearing in mind the case of a gentleman who made a munificent bequest in favour of a certain class of persons , but so negligently were the trusts carried out , that they utterly failed tn reach the class for which the benefits were intended .
Such a result had never attended any scheme which Sir Moses Montefiore had initiated . It was not often found that the rich man gave his labour and his time , and thought , or personal exposure to great dangers , in order to carry out the schemes he originated in his brain . But such a man was Sir Moses Montefiore , and he ( the Chairman ) deemed it a characteristic of a great mind . Another characteristic was that his charity is , and always had been , totally
unsectarian . He had not intended to speak of Sir Moses Montefiore as a Jew or an Englishman ; but he would wind up his few words by pointing out that Sir Moses Montefiore represented a great and good Mason in his own position . His every act , his every thought , taught us that he had attentively learnt the beautiful lessons of our First Degree . His beautiful intellect , his scientific knowledge , convinced us of his knowledge of the Second Degree ; and our knowledge
of him conviuced us that he has learnt a great and noble lesson of the Third Degree . The man who had done that was a great and good Mason . I regret , said the W . M ., that he is not present , and that he has no representative here this evening ; but , nevertheless , you will join me in drinking " The Health of our great and revered Bro . Sir Moses Montefiore . " Bro . J SYER , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of
the W . iVl ., " said that the brethren knew many of their W . M . 's good qualities , and that he was an indefatigable Mason , and held a most important position—a kind of historical position—on that night , and probably felt that his name would be handed down not only with Masonry , but with the name of the great Mason who was celebrated that day . The best wish which he could express for the W . M . was that he might live to be as old as that good old man .
He wouldask them to join him in drinking the W . M . ' s health . The W . M . having acknowledged the compliment , various other toasts were proposed , including " The Sister Lodges , " "The Visitors , " and "The P . M . 's and Officers of the Montefiore Lodge , " which were duly honoured and acknowledged . An excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music was performed , the artistes engaged being Miss May
Hallam , Miss Nelson , Chevalier Leonard Emil Bach , Mr . L . Davis , and Herr Carl Bernhard , with Mr . Lindsay Sloper at the pianoforte . 'The dinner was served under the superintendance of Mr . M . Silver . The following were among the brethren present : Bros , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , R . N . Fowler ; the Rev . J . Robbins , D . D ., G . Chap . ; H . B . Marshall , G . Treas . — Montefiore visitors ; S . Barnett , W . M . 'Tranquillity ; G . Bean , W . M . Joppa ; J . A . Gartley , W . M . Israel ; J .
Quinccy , W . M . Samson ; R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; f . Greenebann , P . M . ; Lewis Jacobs , Treas . ; S . F . Abraham , P . M . ; D . M . Davis , J . W . ; N . P . Vallentine , S . W . ; J . Manger , S . D . ; S . Samuel , J . D . ; H . H . Myers , I . G . ; Sigmund Pollitzer , P . M . ; Lyon J . Salomons , P . M . ; John Syer , I . P . M . ; E . Samuelson , P . M . ; S . Vallentin , PiM . —Montefiore Lodge ; Israel Abraham , P . M . —Joppa visitor ; A . L . Emanuel , P . P . G . D . Hants ant Herts—Israel visitor ; and a large number ot lay brethren , making up a list of in all 1 S 2 brethren .
Laying The Foundation-Stone Of A Church.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF A CHURCH .
A ceremony rarely witnessed in the city of Liverpool , and one which will be anticipated with great interest , will shortly be performed—the laying of the foundation-stone of a church with Masonic honours . Bro . John Houlding , P . M . G 73 , P . P . G . R ., who has taken a great interest in the new
district of St . Simon and St . Jude , the wants of which are met at present by a mission-room on what is known as the Arkles estate , Everton , recently obtained the consent of the Earl of Lathom , the Provincial Grand Master for West Lancashire , to the Masonic brethren attending the laying of the foundation-stone of the permanent church in their Masonic clothing and with their regalia . His lordship , as head of the Craft in the province , will probably lay the
stone , and will be accompanied by a large number of Masters , Past Masters , and officers and members of most of the lodges in the city and its vicinity . Should the ceremony be favoured with fine weather , a brilliant spectacle will be afforded , and one which will attract large numbers of spectators , who will then have an opportunity rarely afforded of seeing how the " brethren of the mystic tie " appear when dressed in their Masonic attire .
Nursing Home For Gentlemen's Children And Young Adults.
NURSING HOME FOR GENTLEMEN'S CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS .
The following is the prospectus of an Institution with the above name that has been opened at Streatham House , Clarendon-road , Cliftonville , Margate : " In view of the large and increasing number of invalids ordered to Margate for the benefit of the air , Bro . and
Mrs . Speth have opened a home to receive them , and are able to offer all the comforts of a family circle , combined with skilled hospital nursing . The house is situated on the very highest point of Cliftonville , in a very open position , adjoining the fields and close to the sea . " The head nurse has received a thorough and lengthy training in a children ' s hospital .
* ' A chief feature of the home is that every child shall be out in the open air all day long , an assistant nurse being engaged for each child requiring an invalid carriage or perambulator . Children left at the ordinary boardinghouses are far too often allowed to remain indoors owing to the want of sufficient attendants in these establishments . " In serious cases the children are always , and especially
at night , under the immediate care of a hospital nurse . " Great attention is paid to secure a thoroughly wholesome diet . "The home is under constant medical supervision , and the sanitary regulations are perfect . "Each invalid remains under the especial professional attendance of the doctor selected by the parents or guardians .
Nursing Home For Gentlemen's Children And Young Adults.
' The children are encouraged to participate in light and interesting morning studies , so that their education is not entirely neglected . Great care is taken that these studies shall not exert a depressing influence on either mind or body ; their health being always the first consideration . No child is allowed to join the morning class except with the doctor ' s permission . "To sum up , the advantages offered are : —Skilled
nursing , open air all day long , judicious feeding , medical supervision , family life , and home comforts . The cases received are strictly non-infectious , such as spinal and hip complaints , diseases of the bones , joints , and glands , general debility , & c , & c " For terms and references apply at above address .
" N . B . —Parents are reminded that sickly children often benefit more by a few weeks of Margate air in the winter than by months of the summer heat . Even the early spring , though sometimes cold , is most enjoyable and wonderfully bracing ; and a succession of rainy days , obliging the children to remain indoors , is scarcely known . "
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . 10 ) . —The first meeting of the season was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Friday , the 24 th ult . III . Bro . G . F . Legg , 33 ° , M . W . S ., presided , and there were present Bros . G . Lambert , 32 ; Dr . Hughes , 30 ° ; Surgeon Major Ward , 18 ° ; G . Powell , Recorder , iS ° ; J . Read , Organist , 30 ; W . M . Bywater , 30 ° ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , iS ° ; Worster Reeves , iS ° ; Major 0
Dunbar , iS ° ; Shilcock , 1 S ; G . Edwards , 1 S ; H . Lovegrove , iS ° ; B . Starling , iS ° ; W . Woodford , iS ° ; C . E . Keyser , iS ° ; and Austin , Equerry . The visitors were III . Bro . Capt . Nicols , 31 ° ; and Ex . Bro . Croft , 1 S . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the
April meeting , the ballot was taken for several brethren , and Bro . E . j . Massie , S . W . 1513 , being in attendance he was duly perfected , the ceremony being very efficiently rendered . Bros . C . W . Thompson was elected M . W . S . ; Bywater , Treas . ; and Austin , Equerry . The members afterwards dined together at Challis's Hotel , Rupert-street .
Obituary.
Obituary .
THE LATE BRO . JAMES GIBBS . 'SEC . 7 S 6 . Liverpool has been deprived by death of a most worthy and highly esteemed Masonic brother , and the deaf and dumb of the city of a preceptor and friend , whose place it will be exceedingly difficult to fill . On Thursday morning , the 23 rd ult ., general and genuine sorrow was felt throughout the city when the announcement was made in the morning journals that Bro . James Gibbs , Principal of the Liverpool School for the Deaf and Dumb , Oxford-street , had died
on the previous evening at that institution , after a brief illness and at a comparatively early age . Since the period when the deceased assumed the responsible position of head of the school , in succession to Mr . Buxton , he secured the warm approval and the sincere admiration not only of the Committee more especially interested in its welfare , but of all who take an active interest in the welfare of the deaf and dumb in Liverpool . Besides possessing intellectual
faculties which eminently fitted him for the performance of his purely educational work , he displayed in the highest degree those special qualifications which are so essential to the successful education of the deaf and dumb . Earnestness and heartiness characterised his school labours , and his kindliness of disposition endeared him to every child who had the privilege of being under his care . During the seven years the school has been superintended by Bro .
Gibbs very marked improvement has been made in every department , and it has reached a point of excellence which is hardly surpassed by any similar institution in the country . He very successfully introduced the oral system into the scheme of education , and his main object in all his educational work was to secure the highest possible efficiency on the part of his pupils . Bro . Gibbs also took a warm interest in the Adult Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society ,
frequently delivering addresses at their Saturday evening gatherings ; and immediately preceding his illness he was busily engaged in organising a sale of work , originally fixed for the 30 th ult ., for the purpose of raising funds towards the erection of a church and lecture hall for their use in this city . He always took the liveliest interest in several other schemes for the benefit of the deaf and dumb , and his loss will be severely felt by those to whom he proved a sincere
friend and admirable teacher . The deceased was an active , useful , and much respected member of the Croxteth United Lodge , No . 7 S 6 , in which he held the post of Secretary at the time of his death . The interment of our beloved brother took place on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at Anlield Cemetery , near Liverpool , in the presence of a large gathering of friends , brethren , and relatives . The chief mourners present were Mr . R .
Gibbs ( father of the deceased ) , Mr . J . Clark ( father-inlaw ) , Mr . F . Gibbs , Mr . Walter Gibbs , Miss Gibbs , Mr . Thomas Dooly , and others . 'The general company included the following members of the Committee of the School : Mr . Edward Banner , J . P ., Chairman ; Rev . T . B . Banner , Mr . James Lewis , Treasurer ; and Mr . Elkanah Healey ; and there were also present Dr . C . G . Lee , Hon . Surgeon to the Institution ; Bro . Dr . F . J . Bailey , Messrs .
W . W . Jones , J . T . Bolton , Head Master of the Orphan Boys' Asylum ; C Forward , C . Wise , R . Brooks , H . Foy , Bro . ' David Campbell . G . F . Healey , Hon . Secretary of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society , R . Armour , Missionary of the Society , E . Carter , J . R . Brown , J . Wilson Mackenzie , W . T . Smith , E . Clark , J . Sleightholm , R . M . Forbes , and others . AH the pupils of the School , with their teachers , Messrs . F . B . Illingworth ,
F . O'Donnell , G . Coward , J . G . Roberts , and Misses Gully and A . and F . Brearley , travelled from Edgehill Station by the 2 . 40 train to Walton , and then proceeded to Anfield Cemetery . The Rev . T . B . Banner and the Rev . F . Banner read the service , and the part of the service at the grave side was interpreted to the deaf and dumb by
Mr . F . B . Illingworth . On the oak coffin , on which was a plate bearing the inscription , " James Gibbs , aged 38 , " were placed wreaths of choice flowers , one of which was sent by the children connected with the School as a token of the love cherished by them for their late master . Several of the brethren of the Croxteth United Service Lodge , No . 7 S 6 , attended to pay the last tribute of respect to their
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( Concluded frim page 505 . ) the position they had been placed in by those bearing the name of Christians , to lift them to their proper place and to make them stand forth as the most illusirious citizens of any country to whom they belonged . They had heard in former times—and he was sorry to say within the last two or three years—of great persecutions towards the Jewish race among nations which ought to be the most civilized in
the world . As regards this he must say that he was proud to feel that England had always given towards the Jewish race in later centuries their proper place ; they deplored the acts of former times , but in later times they gave to the Jewish race a warm welcome , and they had had their reward ; the English Jews were amongst the most illustrious citizens—men who did most to contribute to the proiperity and happiness of the country . He had yesterday had the
privilege of hearing Dr . Adler , and he had been struck with the tribute of loyalty he paid to their Sovereign . If they in England had now to thank the Jewish race for all they had done for the country , and if we had a feeling that they lived here as our most honoured citizens , we owed this very much to that illustrious man whose siatue stood opposite to him . They would all be united in thanking the Great Architect of the Universe that He had spared
their illustrious friend to this advanced period of life , and should be united in the prayer that he might be spared for some time to come for the service , not only of his own brethren , but of the world at large . ( Applause . ) The Rev . Dr . ROBBINS , Grand Chaplain , added a few words ; but said that among all the difficult tasks that had fallen to his lot , because of the distinguished ofiice which he held , the most difficult was to follow a speaker so
distinguished , and an orator so accomplished , as the Lord Mayor . As to the persecution of the Jews by Christians , he said that if so-called Christians had attended to the teachings of that real Jew , who was their founder , none of the deeds referred to would have been committed . But if the iron had entered into their soul , most undoubtedly the gold had entered into their pockets . If they knew it—and he believed they did—they were the most important factor in
questions of peace or war , for no nation dared to go to war without consulting the heads of that race . As regards that ' other noble Jew whom they were there to honour , it was the earnest wish of the Grand Officers that the name of Israel would be honoured , and that some day it would be a triumphal name among the nations of the world . A long continued call was here made for the Rev . Bro . SIMPSON , who at length rose and said that he felt deeply
grateful for the very kind call that had been made upon him . It would ill become him to return with ingratitude the kindness which he had received that night—the attention which he received in lodge for 20 minutes when he endeavoured to set forth the resolution proposed in the lodge . The very eloquent address by the Lord Mayor , seconded by Bro . Dr . Robbins , Grand Chaplain of England , he was sure was quite sufficient to reply to the toast that had been
proposed ; but he would simply add to what had been said—if anything could be added to the exalted speeches they had made—that he felt well assured that the presence of the first magistrate of England in this assembly , paying the eloquent tribute he had done to one of their noblest citizens , would not be forgotten as a part of the history of this century , and that when in the years to come , and they , perhaps , had fallen asleep , their posterity might be made
to quote from the speeches made that day , that the name of Israel had not only been held in high esteem by the people and the rulers of this land , but that they should take part in producing the results of good government , of true order , due loyalty , and of that peace and happiness which alone could bring peace to a nation . He , as an humble individual , there declared that as far as his experience had gone , he believed that among the truest
and loyalest friends to the Sovereign and the Government of England were their brethren of the Hebrew persuasion ; and he felt sure that if ever the day of trial should comewhich God forbid—they would be found marshalled on the side of truth and justice , religion and piety , in this great English nation . He felt that in the person of Sir Moses Montefiore they had not merely a personal character , they had a grand link between the past and present ; and it was
in the presence of such men ( and he probably would be the first to hold this true ) , representing high principles , that England miijht well feel confident in the peace and good order of society , and those virtues , those sterling virtues , which alone could give true peace and stability to the nation . He h * d to thank very much the Montefiore Lodge for the kindness which they had been , good enough to snow him on many occasions , but he thanked them
from his heart for the high honour they had done him in enabling him to take part , however humble , in this important celebration . Bro . HORACE BROOKS MARSHALL , G . Treas ., who was also called on , said that after the brilliant orations from the Lord Mayor , the Grand Chaplain , and the Past Grand Chaplain , it would not become him to say more than one or two words , which were that he was sure that he expressed
the sentiments of the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers in saying that they earnestly desired that the Great Architect would give them the ability to follow the illustrious example set before them by that great and illustrious Mason , whose deeds and benevolence were as familiar in the mouth as household words , and whose philanthropy and kindness throughout the civilised world had been the glory of his lengthened life .
Bro . N . H . BENJAMIN , W . M ., then rose , and said that he had now to propose a toast which he thought might fitly be called the toast of the evening . After the eloquent words they had heard in their lodge of emergency that evening . from Bro . Past Master Simpson , he feared that his feeble praise would fall flat upon the ear . But his words would , at least , have the merit of sincerity , and he was quite sure that if he was unable to bring out the importance of this
toast , the hearts of each one present could fill the void . There was not at this moment in the civilised world a name more honoured than that of Montefiore , not only in Europe and America , but it was a name to conjure with in Western Asia , Northern Africa , in those countries where the effect of his good deeds had been most clearly felt . All
these had always honoured the name of Montefiore , but more especially was it beloved in the neighbourhood of his Ramsgatc residence , and this good and honoured man had now completed his hundredth year . His mind and body were not enfeebled ; his eye was still unclouded , intelligent , and clear ; the veteran's lamp is not dimmed , and he was as capable of appreciating the esteem in which he was held as those present were of showing love , and honour , and
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esteem . He would have the veteran regarded in the character of a philanthropist ; but his philanthropy was of a peculiar type , and possessed curious and almost unique features . The W . M . said that he himself had always held that indiscriminate charity was no charity at all , bearing in mind the case of a gentleman who made a munificent bequest in favour of a certain class of persons , but so negligently were the trusts carried out , that they utterly failed tn reach the class for which the benefits were intended .
Such a result had never attended any scheme which Sir Moses Montefiore had initiated . It was not often found that the rich man gave his labour and his time , and thought , or personal exposure to great dangers , in order to carry out the schemes he originated in his brain . But such a man was Sir Moses Montefiore , and he ( the Chairman ) deemed it a characteristic of a great mind . Another characteristic was that his charity is , and always had been , totally
unsectarian . He had not intended to speak of Sir Moses Montefiore as a Jew or an Englishman ; but he would wind up his few words by pointing out that Sir Moses Montefiore represented a great and good Mason in his own position . His every act , his every thought , taught us that he had attentively learnt the beautiful lessons of our First Degree . His beautiful intellect , his scientific knowledge , convinced us of his knowledge of the Second Degree ; and our knowledge
of him conviuced us that he has learnt a great and noble lesson of the Third Degree . The man who had done that was a great and good Mason . I regret , said the W . M ., that he is not present , and that he has no representative here this evening ; but , nevertheless , you will join me in drinking " The Health of our great and revered Bro . Sir Moses Montefiore . " Bro . J SYER , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of
the W . iVl ., " said that the brethren knew many of their W . M . 's good qualities , and that he was an indefatigable Mason , and held a most important position—a kind of historical position—on that night , and probably felt that his name would be handed down not only with Masonry , but with the name of the great Mason who was celebrated that day . The best wish which he could express for the W . M . was that he might live to be as old as that good old man .
He wouldask them to join him in drinking the W . M . ' s health . The W . M . having acknowledged the compliment , various other toasts were proposed , including " The Sister Lodges , " "The Visitors , " and "The P . M . 's and Officers of the Montefiore Lodge , " which were duly honoured and acknowledged . An excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music was performed , the artistes engaged being Miss May
Hallam , Miss Nelson , Chevalier Leonard Emil Bach , Mr . L . Davis , and Herr Carl Bernhard , with Mr . Lindsay Sloper at the pianoforte . 'The dinner was served under the superintendance of Mr . M . Silver . The following were among the brethren present : Bros , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , R . N . Fowler ; the Rev . J . Robbins , D . D ., G . Chap . ; H . B . Marshall , G . Treas . — Montefiore visitors ; S . Barnett , W . M . 'Tranquillity ; G . Bean , W . M . Joppa ; J . A . Gartley , W . M . Israel ; J .
Quinccy , W . M . Samson ; R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; f . Greenebann , P . M . ; Lewis Jacobs , Treas . ; S . F . Abraham , P . M . ; D . M . Davis , J . W . ; N . P . Vallentine , S . W . ; J . Manger , S . D . ; S . Samuel , J . D . ; H . H . Myers , I . G . ; Sigmund Pollitzer , P . M . ; Lyon J . Salomons , P . M . ; John Syer , I . P . M . ; E . Samuelson , P . M . ; S . Vallentin , PiM . —Montefiore Lodge ; Israel Abraham , P . M . —Joppa visitor ; A . L . Emanuel , P . P . G . D . Hants ant Herts—Israel visitor ; and a large number ot lay brethren , making up a list of in all 1 S 2 brethren .
Laying The Foundation-Stone Of A Church.
LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF A CHURCH .
A ceremony rarely witnessed in the city of Liverpool , and one which will be anticipated with great interest , will shortly be performed—the laying of the foundation-stone of a church with Masonic honours . Bro . John Houlding , P . M . G 73 , P . P . G . R ., who has taken a great interest in the new
district of St . Simon and St . Jude , the wants of which are met at present by a mission-room on what is known as the Arkles estate , Everton , recently obtained the consent of the Earl of Lathom , the Provincial Grand Master for West Lancashire , to the Masonic brethren attending the laying of the foundation-stone of the permanent church in their Masonic clothing and with their regalia . His lordship , as head of the Craft in the province , will probably lay the
stone , and will be accompanied by a large number of Masters , Past Masters , and officers and members of most of the lodges in the city and its vicinity . Should the ceremony be favoured with fine weather , a brilliant spectacle will be afforded , and one which will attract large numbers of spectators , who will then have an opportunity rarely afforded of seeing how the " brethren of the mystic tie " appear when dressed in their Masonic attire .
Nursing Home For Gentlemen's Children And Young Adults.
NURSING HOME FOR GENTLEMEN'S CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS .
The following is the prospectus of an Institution with the above name that has been opened at Streatham House , Clarendon-road , Cliftonville , Margate : " In view of the large and increasing number of invalids ordered to Margate for the benefit of the air , Bro . and
Mrs . Speth have opened a home to receive them , and are able to offer all the comforts of a family circle , combined with skilled hospital nursing . The house is situated on the very highest point of Cliftonville , in a very open position , adjoining the fields and close to the sea . " The head nurse has received a thorough and lengthy training in a children ' s hospital .
* ' A chief feature of the home is that every child shall be out in the open air all day long , an assistant nurse being engaged for each child requiring an invalid carriage or perambulator . Children left at the ordinary boardinghouses are far too often allowed to remain indoors owing to the want of sufficient attendants in these establishments . " In serious cases the children are always , and especially
at night , under the immediate care of a hospital nurse . " Great attention is paid to secure a thoroughly wholesome diet . "The home is under constant medical supervision , and the sanitary regulations are perfect . "Each invalid remains under the especial professional attendance of the doctor selected by the parents or guardians .
Nursing Home For Gentlemen's Children And Young Adults.
' The children are encouraged to participate in light and interesting morning studies , so that their education is not entirely neglected . Great care is taken that these studies shall not exert a depressing influence on either mind or body ; their health being always the first consideration . No child is allowed to join the morning class except with the doctor ' s permission . "To sum up , the advantages offered are : —Skilled
nursing , open air all day long , judicious feeding , medical supervision , family life , and home comforts . The cases received are strictly non-infectious , such as spinal and hip complaints , diseases of the bones , joints , and glands , general debility , & c , & c " For terms and references apply at above address .
" N . B . —Parents are reminded that sickly children often benefit more by a few weeks of Margate air in the winter than by months of the summer heat . Even the early spring , though sometimes cold , is most enjoyable and wonderfully bracing ; and a succession of rainy days , obliging the children to remain indoors , is scarcely known . "
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . 10 ) . —The first meeting of the season was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Friday , the 24 th ult . III . Bro . G . F . Legg , 33 ° , M . W . S ., presided , and there were present Bros . G . Lambert , 32 ; Dr . Hughes , 30 ° ; Surgeon Major Ward , 18 ° ; G . Powell , Recorder , iS ° ; J . Read , Organist , 30 ; W . M . Bywater , 30 ° ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , iS ° ; Worster Reeves , iS ° ; Major 0
Dunbar , iS ° ; Shilcock , 1 S ; G . Edwards , 1 S ; H . Lovegrove , iS ° ; B . Starling , iS ° ; W . Woodford , iS ° ; C . E . Keyser , iS ° ; and Austin , Equerry . The visitors were III . Bro . Capt . Nicols , 31 ° ; and Ex . Bro . Croft , 1 S . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the
April meeting , the ballot was taken for several brethren , and Bro . E . j . Massie , S . W . 1513 , being in attendance he was duly perfected , the ceremony being very efficiently rendered . Bros . C . W . Thompson was elected M . W . S . ; Bywater , Treas . ; and Austin , Equerry . The members afterwards dined together at Challis's Hotel , Rupert-street .
Obituary.
Obituary .
THE LATE BRO . JAMES GIBBS . 'SEC . 7 S 6 . Liverpool has been deprived by death of a most worthy and highly esteemed Masonic brother , and the deaf and dumb of the city of a preceptor and friend , whose place it will be exceedingly difficult to fill . On Thursday morning , the 23 rd ult ., general and genuine sorrow was felt throughout the city when the announcement was made in the morning journals that Bro . James Gibbs , Principal of the Liverpool School for the Deaf and Dumb , Oxford-street , had died
on the previous evening at that institution , after a brief illness and at a comparatively early age . Since the period when the deceased assumed the responsible position of head of the school , in succession to Mr . Buxton , he secured the warm approval and the sincere admiration not only of the Committee more especially interested in its welfare , but of all who take an active interest in the welfare of the deaf and dumb in Liverpool . Besides possessing intellectual
faculties which eminently fitted him for the performance of his purely educational work , he displayed in the highest degree those special qualifications which are so essential to the successful education of the deaf and dumb . Earnestness and heartiness characterised his school labours , and his kindliness of disposition endeared him to every child who had the privilege of being under his care . During the seven years the school has been superintended by Bro .
Gibbs very marked improvement has been made in every department , and it has reached a point of excellence which is hardly surpassed by any similar institution in the country . He very successfully introduced the oral system into the scheme of education , and his main object in all his educational work was to secure the highest possible efficiency on the part of his pupils . Bro . Gibbs also took a warm interest in the Adult Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society ,
frequently delivering addresses at their Saturday evening gatherings ; and immediately preceding his illness he was busily engaged in organising a sale of work , originally fixed for the 30 th ult ., for the purpose of raising funds towards the erection of a church and lecture hall for their use in this city . He always took the liveliest interest in several other schemes for the benefit of the deaf and dumb , and his loss will be severely felt by those to whom he proved a sincere
friend and admirable teacher . The deceased was an active , useful , and much respected member of the Croxteth United Lodge , No . 7 S 6 , in which he held the post of Secretary at the time of his death . The interment of our beloved brother took place on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at Anlield Cemetery , near Liverpool , in the presence of a large gathering of friends , brethren , and relatives . The chief mourners present were Mr . R .
Gibbs ( father of the deceased ) , Mr . J . Clark ( father-inlaw ) , Mr . F . Gibbs , Mr . Walter Gibbs , Miss Gibbs , Mr . Thomas Dooly , and others . 'The general company included the following members of the Committee of the School : Mr . Edward Banner , J . P ., Chairman ; Rev . T . B . Banner , Mr . James Lewis , Treasurer ; and Mr . Elkanah Healey ; and there were also present Dr . C . G . Lee , Hon . Surgeon to the Institution ; Bro . Dr . F . J . Bailey , Messrs .
W . W . Jones , J . T . Bolton , Head Master of the Orphan Boys' Asylum ; C Forward , C . Wise , R . Brooks , H . Foy , Bro . ' David Campbell . G . F . Healey , Hon . Secretary of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society , R . Armour , Missionary of the Society , E . Carter , J . R . Brown , J . Wilson Mackenzie , W . T . Smith , E . Clark , J . Sleightholm , R . M . Forbes , and others . AH the pupils of the School , with their teachers , Messrs . F . B . Illingworth ,
F . O'Donnell , G . Coward , J . G . Roberts , and Misses Gully and A . and F . Brearley , travelled from Edgehill Station by the 2 . 40 train to Walton , and then proceeded to Anfield Cemetery . The Rev . T . B . Banner and the Rev . F . Banner read the service , and the part of the service at the grave side was interpreted to the deaf and dumb by
Mr . F . B . Illingworth . On the oak coffin , on which was a plate bearing the inscription , " James Gibbs , aged 38 , " were placed wreaths of choice flowers , one of which was sent by the children connected with the School as a token of the love cherished by them for their late master . Several of the brethren of the Croxteth United Service Lodge , No . 7 S 6 , attended to pay the last tribute of respect to their