Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys will hold its regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall to-morrow ( Saturday ) afternoon , at 4 P-m-The winter Half-Yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales will be held at the Holborn Restaurant , on Tuesday

next , the 4 th inst , when the usual report will be delivered and nominations for the offices of Grand Master and Grand Treasurer respectively will be handed in . Bro . Bradnee , of Torquay , the well-known artist , has taken an excellent photograph of Bro . W . J . Hughan , of that town , known throughout the Masonic world as a student of our "Mysteries , " and a P . G . D . of

the Grand Lodge of England . Those who are personally familiar with Bro . Hughan say it is by far the best portrait ever taken of him . It is in the ordinary garb , but many of his friends wish our brother would get over his repugnance to being taken in Masonic costume ; but that is not likely now , we suppose , a'ter declining so to do for over a quarter of a century . Copies may be had direct from the

office of the Freemason at 2 S . each , post free . The Jubilee offering to the Queen from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines , consisting of models of the Britannia , a sailing line-of-battle ship of 120 guns , and the Victoria ironclad battle ship , was presented to her Majesty at Windsor [ Castle by the Admiral of the Fleet , Sir Alexander Milne , Bart ., G . C . B ., on the 22 nd ult .

The renowned Masonic scholar , General Pike , has just issued his annual address as President of the " Masonic Veteran Association" of the District of Columbia . In it he advocates the establishment of a "National Home for Indigent and Decayed Masons " for all the Grand Lodges in U . S . A ., or " three or four Homes for indigent widows of Masons and a Home for the

orphans of Masons . He suggests as a site for such a venture some " Western State of temperate climate and fertile soil , with grounds around it for gardens and fields and orchards , and a modest library to refresh the souls of its inmates . " Some may think this " the dream of an old man , " but it ought to be capable of realisation , and ¦ would be , were Ihe several Grand Lodges in America

united and hearty in the realisation of such a- practical form of Masonic benevolence . There are already several such homes in the States , and more are being prepared for . so that , after all , if not quite in the same way , General Pike's vision is being accomplished all in good time . The report of the proceedings lor 1888 of the Prov . G . Lodge and Chapter of Durham is now circulating

amongst the members concerned , and makes a very handsome and deeply interesting volume , so much so , that the Prov . G . Sec . ( Bro . R . Hudson ) is to be sincerely congratulated on his able production , by far the best he has yet issued . Not only are the ordinary meetings reported , but the special ones respecting the presentation to Bro . Sir Hedworth and Lady Williamson on their silver

wedding ; the grand assembly at Sunderland to hear Bro . Hughan's lecture , given in brief ; and also another splendid gathering at Darlington on the celebration of the Centenary of the R . A . chapter there , the excellent address by Comp . Dr . Drury , P . Z ., & c , the energetic Scribe E ., being given in full , lt will be seen , therefore , that there is no lack of material to render this issue the most eventful and valuable of the series .

We have been given to understand that the motion , which Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B ., has given notice it is his intention to bring forward in Grand Lodge at its Quarterly Communication on Wednesday next , will be seconded by Bro . W . Beavis , P . M ., VV . M .

1310 , Prov . G . Purst . Middx . The object of this motion , which involves an alteration in Rule 21 , Book of Consitutions , is to enable a lodge to be master of its own affairs by means of a majority of those who vote , and a brother to abstain from voting , if he wishes .

A grand complimentary smoking concert was arranged to take place at Freemasons' Tavern , on the evening of Thursday , the 29 th ult ., in honour of Bro . Arthur Combes , whose reputation as a comic vocalist stands high , and who , indeed , is one of the few comics of to-day

who can boast of possessing vocal ability combined with a true sense of humour . The programme , which had been compiled for the occasion , was an excellent one , and we have no doubt will have been hugely appreciated by the assembled friends and patrons of Bro . Aithur Combes .

Bro . Sir Charles Warren is so much en evidence just now , that we may do well to call attention to an excellent and life-like photo of the ex-Commissioner of Police in his full uniform , together with his orders and medals , lately published by Mr . Barraud in " Men and Women of the Day . " To Masonic readers this photograph has interest , specially on account of Bro . Sir Charles being one

of the founders , and for two years the first Master , of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge . Its Treasurer , Bro . Walter Besant , is also the subject of a portrait in the same publication , and we may add that Bro .=. Viscount Wolseley , P . G . W ., the late Admiral Sir Wm . Hewett , V . C , Lord Hartington , and Henry Irving have lately appeared in this journal . A brief , but interesting , biography accompanies

each picture . Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , P . G . M . Bucks , was given a few months ago . In the account of his Masonic career , it was stated that he was initiated in Exeter in 1850 . Amongst Mr . Barraud ' s varied portraits have been Lord Tennyson , Mrs . Gladstone , Lady Randolph Chuictiill , Mr . W . G . Grace , Ruskin , Mr . Chamberlain , Miss Ellen Terry , and Mr . John Bright .

The Electric Light in its vast superiority to gas and all other forms of artificial light , is an apt illustration of the position which '' Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy " maintains in comparison with all other Liqueurs , in its perfection of rich fruity flavour . Comforting in cold weather . Sold everywhere . Be sure and ask for Grant ' s . T . Grant and Sons , Maidstone . Makers also of the nonalcoholic wine "Morella , " and of the delicious "Morella Marmalade . " Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

The M . W . the Grand Master has been pleased to intimate to Bro . James Boulton , P . M . 1056 and 28 , that the prayer of the petition for a proposed new lodge to be held at the Town Hall , Stratford , to be called The West Ham Abbey Lodge , has been granted . Bros . Boulton is the VV . M . designate ; Alderman George Hay , S . W . ;

Councillor A . Govier , J . W . ; F . C . D . Fenn , Sec ; W . E . Perdue , Treas . ; M . Gentry , S . D . ; W . G . Norman , J . D . ; and Triggs , I . G . The Town Hall , Stratford , is a very handsome structure , and much satisfaction is felt by the brethren in the neighbourhood at being able to start a new lodge under such favourable auspices .

Bro . I-I . Lovegrove , F . S . I ., & c , Vice-President of the "Architectural Association , " has resumed his course of lectures for the session , at 9 , Conduit-street , W . We are informed that the VV . M . of the Apollo University Lodge , Bro . Wakeman , has withdrawn from the contest for the office of Grand Treasurer of England .

Bro . the Rev . H . Sayers , M . A ., Chaplain of Christ Church and of New College , has been elected W . M . of the Apollo University Lodge for the ensuing year . The Apollo University Chapter held one of its terminal meetings on VVednesday , the 28 th ult . The Principals are Comps . W . L . Morgan , M . E . Z . ; Viscount

Valentia , II . ; and R . C . Lever , J . The chapter is in a most flourishing condition . The ceremony of installation will be worked at the Zetland Lodge of Instruction , held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., by Bro . E . C . Mulvey , 179 , 7 S 8 , 2202 , W . M . 2246 , Preceptor ; and on Monday , the ioth inst ., the Fifteen Sections will be

worked , when Bro . J . Kew , P . M . ijg , will occupy the chair . Bro . G . Wood acting as S . W ., and Bro . T . Casely , W . M . 1693 , as J . W . The annual meeting of the Prov . G . Lod ge of Derbyshire will be held in the Masonic Hall , Derby , on Tuesday , the nth instant , for the transaction of the regular business , and the appointment and investiture of

the Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year . P . G . Lodge will be opened at 2 . 30 p . m ., but the Charity Committee will meet half an hour previously . After Prov . G . Lodge has been closed , there will be a banquet served in the lower hall at 4 . 30 p . m ., tickets for which—price 2 s . 6 d . each , including dinner and dessert—may be had on or before

Saturday , the Sth instant . Bro . J . Gibson Youle was , on the 26 th ult ., elected an Alderman of the City of Newcastle-upon-Tyne , having previously , in the year 1878-9 , held the office of Sheriff . He was initiated in the Northern Counties Lodge , 406 , in 1 S 6 S , and is now P . M . 6 S 5 ; P . Z . 6 S 5 ; P . P . G . J . Northumberland ; P . P . G . Sec . of Mark Masters ; and P . E . P . Royal Kent Preceptory .

"Sweet Lavender" reached its 250 th performance , at Terry ' s Thea ' . re , on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . We have much pleasure in announcing that there is now on view in the galleries of Messrs . Thomas Agnew and Sons , 39 b , Old Broad-street , an excellent portrait of General Sir Donald Stewart , by Miss Blanchard Reed , whose portrait of Bro . D . P . Cama , Past Grand

Treasurer , recently presentef to the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , has won such general and well-meiited approval from all who have been privileged to see it . We have no doubt that General Stewart ' s portrait by this ladywhose studio , by the way , is at 44 , Piccadilly—will be as greatly appreciated as that of our worthy Past Grand Treasurer Cama .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., addressed a political meeting at Haslingden , in the Rossendale division of Lancashire , on Saturday last . ST . NICHOLAS LODGE , THORNE ( NO . 2259 ) . — This lodge held its monthly meeting on the 21 st ult ., when Bro . F . Pine was raised in due form , and Mr . A .

Goodhind was initiated . Bro . W . Delany , P . P . G . D ., assisted . Bro . J . Langbridge , P . P . G . P ., duly periormed the ceremony . Bro . J . Constable , Secretary , was presented with a Founders' Jewel in recognition of his services . The Mercers' Company have presented a donation of 100 guineas to the Vauxhall Park Committee .

MASONIC LECTURE .-- On Tuesday evening , the 20 th ult ., at the Merchants' Lodgeof Instruction , Liverpool , a most interesting lecture on " Ancient Masonic Emblems " was delivered by Bro . Captain J . Macnab , W . M . 241 . Bro . C . C . Robin , 7 S 6 , occupied the chair , being supported by Bro . J . Brotherton , the Preceptor , and there was a large attendance . Bro . Nacnab announced that he had chosen for this lecture the purely ancient emble . nns only , reserving

those of later date for a future occasion , and the novel and interesting manner in which he explained their origin , and accounted for their presence in modern Masonry after the lapse of thousands of years , called forth the hearty enconiums of the audiei . ee . It is intended by the members of this useful lodge to have these historical lectures at frequent intervals in future , and on next Tuesday evening another member—Bro . West—is to follow on a kindred subject .

CHURCH EMIGRATION SOCIETY . —Bros . Thomas Salt , M . P .. Treasurer , and the Rev . E . M . Tomlinson , Hon . Sec , have lately had to thank the following donors : the executors of the late Miss Lousia McKellor , £ 100 ; Miss C . E . Denison , £ 20 ; Mrs . H . C . Erskine , £ 5 5 s . ; Lady Frances Fletcher , £ 5 ; Miss M . de Zoeti , £ 2 2 s . ; Gen . Sir Richard Wilbraham , K . C . B ., £ 1 is . ; Rev .

Canon Smythe , £ 1 is . ; F . Russell , Esq ., £ 1 ; Rev . Canon Eddrupt , £ 1 ; Rev . Canon Atkinson , £ 1 ; Rev . Herbert Waddington , £ 1 ; A lady ( I ' or certain , passages as directed by her ) £ 100 ; and Bro . G . C . Finnis , for a large case containing a box of special comforts for each member of the party of single girls for Australia , per steamship Orient , 26 th October . The Society's offices

have been removed from 9 , Victoria Chambers , to St . Margaret's Mansions , Westminster , S . VV ., where Bro . Major Cooper will be happy to give information to all enquirers and intending emigrants . SUFFERERS from INDIGESTION should never he without UR

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Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . Samuel Pope , Q . C , P . G . D ., of the Northern Circuit and Recorder of Bolton , has been elected Treasurer of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple for the ensuing year , in succession to Sir Henry James , Q . C , M . P . Bros . Lord Mayor Whitehead , Alderman Renals and Sheriff Newton were among the guests at the banquet of the Court and Livery of the Carpenters' Company , on

Friday evening , the 23 rd ult . Bro . Sir Archibald Campbell , of Blythswood , Bart , M . P ., Chairman of the Glasgow Exhibition , has received a letter from the Prince of Wales congratulating him on the success of the exhibition . It is estimated that after the satisfaction of all liabilities , there will remain a surplus of £ 50 , 000 .

The fourth annual North Lonelon Masonic Benevolent Ball will be held under the patronage of Bros . Sir A . Kaye Rollit , M . P ., and Cowley Lambert , M . P ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , on the 2 nd January , iSSg . A dispensation to wear Masonic clothing on the occasion has been granted , and a very energetic Board of Stewards has been formed , with Bro . J . Potter , D . C . 16 93 , of 10 ,

Highbury-park , N ., as Honorary Treasurer , and Bro . Percy Phillips , S 20 , of 24 , Albion-road , Holloway , N ., as Honorary Secretary , from the latter of whom all the necessary information may be obtained . We may state , however , that the prices of tickets , to include supper and light refreshments , will be as follow : —Double ticket ( to admit lady and gentleman ) , 21 s . ; gentleman ' s single ticket , 12 s . 6 d . ; lady's single ticket , ios . 6 d .. Bro .

Wright s quadrille oand has been engaged for the evening , and any surplus arising from the ball will be distributed among the Masonic Charities . We will add that the President of the Ball Committee is Bro . Charles Townley , while the Vice-Presidents are Bros . James Terry , P . G . S : B ., Secretary R . M . B . I . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., Secretary R . M . I , for Boys ; F . R . VV . Hedges , Secretary R . M . I , for Girls ; and Edward Terry , P . G . Stwd . and P . M . Nos . 29 and

1305-I he second part of " Cassell ' s Popular Educator , which will be published on the 26 th inst ., will contain the first of a series of maps in colours , specially prepared for th s new edition , in which the commercial aspect of geography will receive special attention .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked by the members of the Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1625 , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at 7 o'clock p . m ., at the Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 S 39 , held at the Queen's Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside , as follows : First Lecture , ist Section—Bro . C . Allan , W . M . 1625 ; 2 nd—Bro . C . Gary , S . D . 1625 ; 3 rd—Bro . N , Isaacs , 1349 ;

4 th—Bro . C . Eschwege , D . C . 1349 ; 5 th-Bro . J . De Casseres , J . W . 1349 ; 6 th—Bro . B . Stewart , P . M . 127 S ; 7 th—Bro . W . Richardson , J . W . 174 . Second Lecture , ist Section—Bro . C . N . Fox , J . D . 1349 ; 2 nd—J . Moloney , J . W . 1625 ; 3 rd—Bro . D . Moss , P . M . 1275 ; 4 th—Bro . J . Oxley , S . W . 1306 ; 5 th—Bro . J . Smith , P . M . 933 . Third Lecture , ist Section—Bio . B . Da Costa , S . W . 1349 ;

2 nd—Bro . L . A . Da Costa , S . W . 1349 ; 3 rd—Bro . D . Harris , 1349 . Bro . VV . Must-. , P . M . 1349 , P . Z . 933 , will be W . M . ; Bro . B . Stewart , P . M . 1278 , S . W . ; and Bro . B . DaCosta , S . D . 1349 , J . VV . Bro . A . J . Dixie is the Preceptor ; Bro . N . f . Vallentine , Co-Preceptor ; Bro . A . Williams , Treasurer ; and Bro . Max Mendelssohn , Secretary of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction .

Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead has consented to hold the presidency of the St . Bride ' s Youths' Institute during his year gf office . Tliere was a gymnastic display and assaultat-arms at the Athenajum , Goldhawk-road , on Tuesday evening , when a very successful entertainment was given in aid of the St . Stephen ' s Young Men ' s Club and Institute .

The lion ' s share of the display was undertaken by a number of the boys of St . Stephen ' s School , under the direction of the Rev . A . K . Ramsay , one team , with Cecil Freeman as leader , giving an exhibition on the parallel bars , and another , with H . VVojdin as leader , performing with the dumb bells . The mass exercise was djne under the direction of Mr . H . To . vnshend , and there was a running

exercise , with the brothers Vernon and Cecil Abbott as leaders , under ihe direction of Sergt .-Maj . Clark , 18 th Middlesex R . V ., which was encored . Half-a-dozen members of the German Gymnastic Society gave a fine exhibition of their skill on the horizontal bars , and a detachment of the iSth Middlesex R . V . went through a series of bayonet , sword , and physical exercises . The boys acquitted themselves

well , their various performances being loudly applauded , while the military and horizontal bar portions of the entertainment . proved equally attractive . Mr . T . Reynolds gave a boxing solo , which was received with shouts of laughter , and there was some good boxing both by the boys and men and three bouts at wrestling , the whole concluding with cock fighting by the boys , in which Vernon Abbott after a hard tussle with his brother Cecil , came off

victorious . _ Miss Watier very kindly and very ably presided at the piano—several of the exercises being done to a musical accompaniment—and thegeneral arrangements left nothing to be desired by the crowded audience . The Rev . A . K . Ramsay desjrves high commendation for his encouragement and direction of these gymnastic exercises , and a word of praise is alsj due to Mr . Townshend for his careful training of the boys in their " mass exercise . "

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