Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys will hold their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall to-morrow ( Saturday ) at 4 p . m . We greatly regret to hear that the health of Lady Plunket , wife of Bro . Lord Plunket , Archbishop of Dublin , ancl G . Chaplain of Ireland , is causing very serious anxiety to the members of her family .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Cork arrived at Cannes last week , having gone thither for the benefit of their youngest son ' s health . It is their intention to remain in the south of Europe during the winter months . Bro . the Duke and Duchess of St . Albans , after being on a visit to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mrs .

Goschen at Sussex Heath , Sussex , from Saturday last to Monday , have returned to Bestwood Lodge , Notts . Last Wednesday's matinee of "Sweet Lavender , " at " Terry's , " was so successful that they will be continued , in addition to the usual Saturday ones , throughout the year . This will make eight performances per week .

It is expected that the Prince of Wales will be the guest of Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., and Lady-Brooke , at Easton Lodge , near Dunmow , Essex , about the second week of December , when his Royal Highness will enjoy some pheasant shooting .

There is said to be no truth in the rumour that Bro . General Lord Wolseley has accepted an invitation from General Fitzhugh Lee , Governor of Virginia , and nephew of the late General Robert E . Lee , to be present at the unveiling of the equestrian statue about to be erected in Richmond , Virginia , to the memory of the great Confederate general .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Arran , Bro . the Earl of Kilmorey , Bro .. Lord and Lady Suffield , Bro . Lord Alcester , and Bro . Lord and Lady Magheramorne vvere among those present at the marriage at St . Mark's Church , North Audley-street , on Tuesday , of Col . C . Wynne-Finch , late of the Scots' Guards , vvith Maud Emily , youngest daughter of the late Hon . Richard and Lady Margaret Charteris .

All the lodges in Berks and Bucks are to be placed in mourning as a mark of respect for the late Sir Daniel Gooch , vvho presided over the province for many years . The absence of any centre convenient to the two counties firevents a special Grand Lodge being summoned , but each odge will adopt an address of condolence to Sir Henry and Lad y Gooch , the Dowager Lady Gooch , and other members of the family .

Bro . Grantham Dodd , at the recent Law Congress at Leeds , read a paper on the " Law of Partnership , " in vvhich , after fully discussing the present law on that subject , he made several important suggestions for the amendment of it , amongst other things , proposing ( 1 ) the registration of trading firms ; ( 2 ) limited partnership ; ( 3 ) that it should be illegal ( as in America and France ) for any one to use the word "Company " after his name unless some person other than himself vvas interested in the business .

Torquay will soon be distinguished as the abode of Masonic literati , for three brothers ranking high in Masonic honours have been industriously adding to their former literary works . Bro . Chapman has rescued from oblivion , and published in book form " Metham ' s Masonic

Orations ; " Bro . Jno . Lane has just issued a very painstaking work , entitled " A Study to the Lists of Lodges , " which is simply invaluable to the brotherhood ; and Bro . W . J . Hughan has followed vvith an interesting " History of the Apollo Lodge , York . " —Torquay Directory .

We are pleased to state that Bro . John Chapman , P . M . 1402 , P . P . G . D . of Devon ( "The Lawn , " Torquay ) , has been elected one of the honorary members of Lodge No . 47 , Dundalk , in appreciation of his services on behalf of the Craft . This lodge is remarkable for its support of the Irish Masonic Charities , all its members being Governors of the " Masonic Female Orphan School , " and it is also widely known for its interest in Masonic literature , having a good library , and lectures are delivered in the season .

At a special meeting of Lodge St . James , Dundee , on the 21 st ult ., the proposal from the Grand Lodge of Scotland to hold a bazaar at the end of next year to raise £ 10 , 000 for the benevolent funds was considered , vvhen the lodge heartily entered into the scheme , and resolved to give it

their warmest support . A deputation was also selected to attend a meeting of Forfarshire lodges to be held in Arbroath on the 29 th ult . to make arrangements for the province being represented at the bazaar by one or more stalls .

PRESENTATION TO THE LADY MAYOREss .--On Monday afternoon a deputation of Chairmen of Committees of the Corporation waited upon the Lady Mayoress ( Mrs . Whitehead ) at the Mansion House , and , on the part of the membeos of the Common Council , presented her vvith a diamond and pearl bracelet and an illuminated album "in token of their grateful appreciation of her ladyship ' s unfailing courtesy ,

amiability , and gracious hospitality during the memorable mayoralty of her husband , and as a souvenir of the juvenile fancy dress ball , the especial features of vvhich vvere originated and designed by her ladyship . " The presentation vvas made by Bro . James Judd , J . P ., the chief commoner , in complimentary terms , and acknowledged by the

Lord Mayor , vvho said that he and the Lady Mayoress vvould look back upon their year of residence at the Mansion House as one of unmixed pleasure and satisfaction , and vvould especially value the marks of attention and kindness vvhich they had received from those engaged in the work of local government in the City .

PERTINENT QUESTIONS . —What is more comforting in cold and damp weather than " Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy ? " What is more beneficial to the weak and aged than this wholesome tonic ? What do Sportsmen and Travellers find more sustaining than a flask of the "

Sportsman ' s Quality ? " What is more disappointing vvhen asking for Giant ' s to be . put off with some inferior make . Sold everywhere . T . Grant ancl Sons , Maidstone , Makers of the non-Alcoholic Wine " Morella , " and of the delicious Morella Marmalade . Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . Sir W . Hart-Dyke , Bart ., M . P ., has promised to open a Conservative Working Men ' s Club at Dartford , on Monday , the iSth inst . Saturday the gth inst ., will be the 48 th anniversary of the birth of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , vvho vvas born on the oth November , 1 S 41 .

Bro . Major George Lambert , F . S . A ., P . G . S . B ., presided on the 26 th ult . attfie biennial banquet of the Brass and Copper Trades' Pension Institution in the Venetian Saloon of the Holborn Restaurant . Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., has arranged to address political meetings at Bramley Club , Leeds , to-morrow ( Saturday ) , at the Priory Club , Acton , on the 13 th inst ., at Rhyl on the iSth inst ., and at Liverpool on the 27 th and 28 th inst .

An autumn dog show has been held this week at the Crystal Palace . 'There vvere 1520 dogs entered by about 700 exhibitors , and these were arranged in about 1 S 6 classes . The . value of the prizes awarded amounted in the aggregate to Xiooo .

The Sheffield Telegraph says : — " Our Masonic brethren are moving again . There are to be nine Masonic dances this year—seven short nights ( from 7 . 30 to 11 ) , and two long nights ( from 8 to 1 ) . The first is fixed for Novembers . "

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon gave a musical "At Home " at Highclere Castle to his neighbours on the 25 th ult ., vvhen an excellent programme of music was carried out . His lordship has also given prizes to a number of cottage tenants on his Highclere estate for well-kept gardens and allotments .

Bro . Wilhelm Kuhe , Past G . Organist , gave the first of his series of grand concerts in the Dome , Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Monday evening , the artists being Madame Albani , Mr . Edward Lloyd , Signor Sarasati ( violin ) , and others . The room vvas crowded in every part by an enthusiastic audience .

The French Fire Brigade officers have accepted the invitation of Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London to take part in the Lord Mayor's Procession on Saturday , the gth inst . They will be received on their arrival in London the day previous at the Travellers' Club by Captain Shean , Vice-President of the Fire Brigade Association .

Tne Chief Commissioner of Police attended at the chief station of the N Division , Stoke Newington , on the 24 th ult ., for the purpose of presenting Thomas O'Shea , 451 N , vvith the Royal Humane Society ' s Certificate vvhich had been awarded him for saving the life of a girl named Lucy Svvinton , aged 14 , vvho fell accidentally into Enfield Lock on the 20 th August .

Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead presented the prizes won by the successful competitors in connection vvith the exhibition held by the Turners' Company at the Mansion House . The presentation , vvhich took place on Friday , the 2 Gth ult ., vvas witnessed by a larg-e gathering of spectators , amongst those present being the Baroness Burdett-Coutts and Bro . W . Burdett-Coutts , Master of the Company .

Bro . Alderman Sir Henry Isaacs , Lord Mayor elect of the City of London , accompanied by the Recorder and other civic officials , waited on the Lord Chancellor at the House of Lords , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., for the purpose of receiving the Queen ' s assent to his election . Bro . Lord Halsbury warml y congratulated Bro . Sir H . Isaacs , and the loving-cup , in accordance vvith custom , vvas passed round .

I he Prince of Wales , accompanied by Prince Albert Victor , left Athens on Monday on board the royal yacht Osborne , escorted by the British Sjuadron . Their Royal Highnesses vvere accompanied by the Empress Frederick of Germany and the Princess of Wales as far as off Salamis , vvhen the latter vvere transferred to the Dreadnought , and returned to the Piraeus and thence to Athens . The British Fleet afterwards proceeding to its anchorage .

Ihe 100 th performance of " Aunt Jack , " vvhich is drawing crowded and delighted audiences to the Court Theatre , will be given on Tuesday next . The 300 th night of ' Paul Jones " at the Prince of Wales ' s Theatre will be reached on Friday next , vvhen the usual floral souvenirs will be

distributed . The Comedy Theatre closes on the gth inst ., and re-opens on or about the 23 rd , vvith a revival of " Pink Dominos . " On Wednesday night Miss Virginia Blackwood appeared at Sadler ' s Wells in " Lost in London" and " Mr . and Mrs . White . "

At a meeting of the St . Marylebne Lodge , No . 1305 , held atthe Criterion Restaurant , on the 14 th ult ., Bro . J . L . Baker , P . M ., Sec , vvhich post he has held for eight years , vvas presented with a gold watch and chain and a purse of gold , subscribed by the brethren , amounting in all to £ 60 . Bro . Bonham presided . In making the presentation , the Chairman said if anyone deserved a testimonial , Bro . Baker

vvas the man . Bro . Baker feelingly returned thanks to the brethren for the great lionour which had been paid him , and assured all present that his services to the lodge were at their command at all times . The testimonial vvas got up by Bros . Draper , Pope , Chaplin , and Ben Phillips , who acted as Secretary . Bros . Lord Charles Beresford , Seager Hunt , M . P ., F . Higgins , S . Franks , and W . B . Williams vvere subscribers , though not present .

Among the latest houses supplied vvith Austin ' s Sanitary Cylinders are those of Peers , Judges , Doctors , & c . They are used in Hospitals , Clubs , Hotels . Names will be given on application and Testimonials sent . They are odourless , non-poisonous , and cheap ( a Cylinder lasts a year ) . Used

for all household disinfecting purposes , waterclosets ( being automatic in action no attention required ) , for ozonizing baths , & c . Prices : is ., 2 s . ( 3 d ., 5 s ., gs ., and iSs . A . S . Cylinder Company , 1 S 1 , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Can be obtained of all Chemists .

THE UNEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON . —At a time vvhen much thought is being given to this matter , a practical suggestion may be of service . Last year more than £ 300 , 000 worth of foreign matches vvere purchased by inconsiderate consumers in this country , to the great injury

ot our own working people , so true is it that " evil is wrought by want of thought , as well as want of heart . " If all consumers vvould purchase Bryant and May ' s Matches , that firm vvould be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages . —ADVT .

Masonic And General Tidings

Mr . Robert W . Reid , M . D ., has been appointed Pro fessor of Anatomy in the University of Aberdeen , in the room of Professor Struthers , resigned . The President of the Board of Agriculture has allotted the dairy grants to the various agricultural schools and societies for the coming year .

A Japanese Consulate is to be established at Odessa on account of the increasing Russian trade with Japanese ports by means of the volunteer fleet . On Wednesday , Bro . the Earl of Jersey , Prov . Grand Master for Oxfordshire , laid the foundation-stone of a Masonic Hall at Henley-on-Thames , in the presence of a large number of officers and brethren of the Order , and a considerable assemblage of the townspeople .

Lady Brooke , the founder of the Essex Needlework Guild , recently appealed in the local papers for assistance , and this week upwards of 4000 garments have been received at the Town Hall , Dunmow , where Lady Brooke , Lad y Fitzgerald , and others have been busily superintending the sorting and packing of these welcome winter gifts . The Council of University College , Dundee , on

Wednesday elected Mr . E . Maymouth Reid , B . A ., M . B . ( Cantab ) , M . R . C . S ., Professor of Physiology . During the past four years Dr . Reid has been engaged in teaching physiology in the medical school of St . Mary ' s Hospital , Paddington , where he now holds the post of Assistant Lecturer on Physiolo"y .

Mrs . Langtry has received , in reply to an advertisement for a " dresser , " a letter in vvhich the writer ( vvho ignores punctuation ) says _ : — " I have ' not done dresser before but have been actress in a Called back Company which failed I could make you up having done the same for my self I am 302 years of age . " Evidently a lady of long experience !—Globe .

On Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., the Medway Lodge moved to their new quarters , at the Masonic Buildings , near the Nevv Bridge , Sussex . The rooms have been most elegantl y furnished . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren adjourned to the Rose and Crown Hotel , where a splendid banquet vvas served by Host Pawley . Bro . W . G . Stidolph , the VV . M ., presided , and there vvas a good attendance .

Madame Mane Roze has been the victim of a rather serious accident . She vvas returning from a concert at Blackheath vvhen , while she vvas stepping from her carriage , the horses suddenly started , throwing her vvith some violence on the kerbstone . She vvas removed to the house in an unconcious condition , and , it being too late to obtain the services of a physician , she vvas unattended until the next morning . She is now suffering from a severe sprain .

Viscountess Combermere in her will made the following bequests : To the Asylum for Idiots , Earlswood , £ 2000 ; to the Bishop of Cork and the Mayor of Cork , , ( , 28 , 000 , to build a new wing to the North Cork Infirmary , to be called the Gibbings Wing ; for a column to be built on Mount Pleasant on the Combermere estate as a memorial of the military successes and private virtues of her husband ,

£ 2000 ; for a memorial of herself at her place of burial , , ( , 200 ; for a monument to her memory in Wrensbury Church , £ 200 ; to restore the monument to her father ' s parents in Kilbogan Church , £ 200 ; for the benefit of the aged poor on the Combermere estate , £ 500 ; to trustees for the benefit of Wrensbury Church , £ 1000 ; and to trustees for St . Nicholas Church , Brighton , £ 2000 .

At Wednesday ' s proceedings of the Art Congress in Edinburgh , Mr . Philip Rathbone ( of Liverpool ) , speaking in the combined meeting of sculpture and architecture , discussed the political influence of art , claiming for great monumental works a civilising effect on the living which should be transmitted in augmented force to future generations . Mr . VV . Holl , R . A ., in the section of painting , took a somewhat gloomy view of the relations between art and

the-people , and regretted that while the poor offended by sins of omission the rich vvere more to blame by sins of commission—the one neglected the glories of national galleries and the other furnished his house without regard to any of the canons of good taste . Mr . W . F . Yeames , R . A ., spoke of the influence of competition and exhibitions on modern art , but frankly confessed that for all the injuries done and being committed he had no remedy to offer .

We have much pleasure in announcing that an anniversary service in behalf of the diocese of Nevv Westminster , British Columbia , of vvhich our respected Bro . Dr . Sillitoe is Bishop , will be held on 'Thursday , the 14 th November , at 11 . 30 a . m ., at All Saints ' , Margaret-street , vvhich has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee for the purpose by the vicar , the Rev . W . Allen Whitworth . In the

evening , at 7 . 30 p . m ., there will be a conversazione and sale of vvork at Prince ' s Hall , Piccadilly , and in addition a short lecture on British Columbia will be given and illustrated by lime-light views of some of its most interesting scenery . 'There will be a series of songs and recitations by various well-known amateurs . It is to be hoped there will

be present a large gathering of the friends of the new diocese , and that the result generally will be satisfactory to the committee in charge of the arrangements . Tickets for the Conversazione , price 2 s . 6 d . each , may be obtained of Mr . John Hart , 17 , Arundel-street , Strand , who will also gladly receive parcels of work for sale ( marked " mission 1 as soon as possible . .

Lovers of horses will welcome the latest improvement , and one most important from the standpoint of both humanity and economy , in the Patent Spring Curry Comb , introduced by Spratt ' s Patent , Limited , of London . Being a coiled steel spring , it combines vvith the strength of metal all the elasticity of a brush , and fits into every hollow in tlio horse ' s body , doing away with the rasping of the old- ¦

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