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Masonic Notes And Queries.
may be observed that his disparagement of the literature of the Craft ( expressed , it should be recollected , before the labours of our Bros . Findel , Lyon , and Hughan had demonstrated that Masonic research was not . incompatible with critical injury ) was amply justified by the specimens of learned credulity which then passed current for Masonic hislori / . The " Bro . Scarborough " above alluded to often the of
pressed upon Grand Lod ^ e expediency selting aside an annual sum for the purchase of books , etc ., to form a library and museum , and in 1847 urged ( inter alia ) " the desirability of possessing the means of cultivating intellectuality more than gastronomy ; that the other bottle did not _ o half as much good as the other volume ( Masonic authors will concur in this sentiment ) ; that it was laughable to tell a poor , but inquiring brother , to make a
daily advance in Masonic knowledge , and the aits and sciences his particular study , if we withheld from him the means of doing so , and did not even give him a hint where Masonic knowledge could be gathered . " Some day , perhaps , in thc distant future , the English Craft will wake up to thc conviction that both a library and museum are indispensably necessary , in order to worthily sustain the credit and reputation cf the " Premier Grand Lodge of the world , " R . F . GOULD .
Inauguration Of The Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter, No. 738.
INAUGURATION OF THE PORT NATAL ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER , NO . 738 .
Notwithstanding the advent of the Zulu war and the consequent disorganisation of affairs generally , the brethren at Durban , the seaport of the colony of Natal , have pers i stently held their lodge meetings and kept a careful watch upon Craft matters , anticipating that the arrival of
so many military and naval men would necessitate calls on their resources from brethren among them . The establishment of a chapter in connection with the oldest lodge in the colony , the Port Natal Lodge , No . 738 , had been in contemplation for some time , but owing to the war cloud the colonists long > aw hanging over them , it was deferred until the military occupation of the Zulu
country settled all doubts as to the ultimate safety of the colony . Application was made to Grand Chapter anil a charter granted ; this reached the colony in October last , and arrangements were at once made for thc inauguration of the new chapter on the 14 th November , on which day a general musier of companions from all parts of the colony
was held at the Masonic Hall , Durban . The inaugural ceremony took place at two p . m ., and was conducted by the M . E . P . P . Z ., J . H . Hunt , 5 82 , 1174 , and P . P . G . S . Punjaub ( Surgeon General ) ; the Principals of the Natalia Chapter , No . 1665 , from P letermaritzburg , thc capital of the colony ; Comps . W . Francis , Z . ; T . Joyce , H . ; and W . Sink , J . ; assisted by Comps . J . R . Harrison , Z ., and
E . Owens , J . of the Caledonian Chapter , No . 175 , S . C ., holding in Durban , who , on inspection of the warrant , duly and formally invested and installed thc Principals designate , all Past Masters of the Port Natal Lodge , and companions of the Natalia Chapter , in their respective chairs—Comps . Geo . Russell , as Z . ; W . R . Parker , as H . ; and T . J . Hill , as J . The companions were
thereupon admitted , and the newly-installed M . E . Z . appointed and invested the following officers : Comp . S . Marriott . P . M . Port Natal Lodge , as Scribe E . ; M . W . Fry , as Scribe N . ; and A . F . Evans , as P . Soj ., who nominated Comps . R . Willis and F . L . Pousson as his assistants , and they were thereupon invested . The draft bye-laws were then read and adopted , and ballot
taken for twenty-one brethren of the Port Natal Lodge , as candidates and foundation members , the whole of whom were declared duly admitted . The chapter was then adjourned until seven p . m ., when a large company gathered to do honour to the occasion , and in addition to the Principals already named Prin . J . Hulston , P . Z ., and Hastings , H ., of thc Calctlonian
Chapter , were present . After the newly-installed Piincipals had declared the chapter open , business at once commenced , and eight of the candidates previously admitted were duly exalted during the evening . P . Soj . Evans being kindly assisted by visiting Comp . Stantial , of the Natalia Chapter , while Comp . Downard , Caledonian Chapter , officiated as
Organist . The visiting companions present expressed their surprise and appreciation of the impressive and dignified manner in which thc ceremonies of the occasion were performed without any appreciable divergence from thc customary ritual , reflecting , as it did , great credit upon the Piincipals and officers , and auguring well from their powers of
memory and observation for the future well-being of the chapter . Under the circumstances , and with the thermometer about 8 o ° , the lectures were abridged , and the chapter neatly and decorously closed about ten p . m ., after a most enjoyable evening . The promoters of the chapter had most hospitably provided a banquet in a convenient room adjoining , to which
the companions gladly repaired to restore themselves after 'he labours of the day . A sumptuous repast awaited them , ably presided over by the M . E . Prin . Russell , Parker , and Hill , who dispensed the hospitality for which thc Port Natal Lodge has ever been famous . About thirty-eight
sat down ; the usual loyal and complimentary toasts were duly honoured , and after a brilliant and enjoyable evening , enlivened by much musical talent , thc companions separated among the small hours with universal good wishes lor the prosperity and welfare of thc Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter .
We understand Tiro . T . Brassey , M . P ., intends 111 liking another trip around the world for the benefit of Mvti ttt « Mey '» hcilUu
Masonic Benevolence In 1879.
MASONIC BENEVOLENCE IN 1879 .
During thc year which closed on Wednesday the income of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions derived from all sources amounted to the sum of £ 44 , 583 1 is . " gd . For thc year 1877 it amounted to over £ 42 , 000 , but in 1878 , in consequence of the depression of trade , and public
charity being largely diverted to other channels , it fell to £ 40 , 312 4 s . 3 d . " Notwithstanding the continued depression of 1879 the amount has not only risen , but has far exceeded that of any former year . The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , for the third year in succession , heads the list with £ 17 , 781 12 s . iod ., or £ 3100 more than it
obtained in 1878 . The second place on the list , which in 1878 was taken by the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was in 1879 taken by the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , with £ 13 , 923 4 .. 4 d ., or over £ 1200 more than in the previous year . The Girls' School takes the third place with £ 13 , 025 12 s . rd ., or about £ 160 in excess of its income of 1878 . Included in the Benevolent
Institutions , £ 17 , 781 i . s . iod ., is the amount of £ 2686 4 s . 4 d . for dividends on stock for a year and a half , and £ 1207 10 s . represents the same source of income for the Girls' School for one year , included in the amount cf £ 13 , 025 12 s . id . Out of the £ 13 , 923 4 s . 4 d . income of the Boys' School , only £ 146 17 s . 6 d . is attributable to dividends , the sum invested being only £ 5000 . The items of the income of the Benevolent Institution for the year
are : — £ s . d . Subscriptions and Donations ' 4 > i 2 3 i" u Grantl Lodge ... ... ... ... 800 o o Grand Chapter 150 o o Dividends ( 1 . J year ) 2686 4 4 Sundries ... ... ... ... ... 21 18 o
£ 17 , 781 12 10 The items of the income of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls arc—¦ £ s . d .
Donations and Subscriptions u . 34 ° 8 o Dividends ... ... ... ... ... 1207 10 o Purchase Case 178 10 o Legacies 123 9 1 Miscellaneous 175 15 0
£ 13 , 02 5 12 1 The receipts of thc Boys' School arc as approximate a total as can be ascertained until comparison with the banker ' s book . The amount above given is therefore subject to alteration . The Benevolent Institution has between 300 and 400 male
and female annuitants on its books ; the Boys' School houfc _ , clothes , maintains , and educates 215 boys ; and the Girls' School , 205 girls . These Institutions depend entirely on the voluntary bounty of the Craft . In addition to these large amounts contributed to the Institutions , thc Lodge of Benevolence , which meets at Freemasons ' Hall on the last Wednesday but one in every month ,
dispensed , in the year 1879 , to distressed Freemasons , and the widows and orphans of deceased Freemasons , the sum of £ 8238 , exceeding the amount dispensed in 1878 by £ 3254 . Thc largest sum voted at any one meeting was £ 1035 , and the smallest £ 390 . The following is a complete list of the amounts given menth by month : — £ s . d .
January ... ... ... ... 970 o o February ... ... ... ... 542 o o March ... ... ... ... 667 o a April ... ... ... ... 639 o o May ... ... ... ... 530 o 0
J une ... ... ... ... 6 35 o o July ... ... ... ... 700 o o August ... ... .-. 425 o o September ... ... ... ... 390 o o October ... ... ... ... 775 o o November ... ... ... ... 1035 ° ° December ... ... ... ... 030 o o
Contributed in 1879 ... ... ... £ 8238 o o Contributed in 1878 ... ... 49 84 o o Excess of 1879 over 1878 .., ... £ 3254 o o
Consecration Of The Tenterden Mark Lodge, No. 251.
CONSECRATION OF THE TENTERDEN MARK LODGE , NO . 251 .
This new lodge was consecrated on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., at the Prince's Hall , Buckhurst Hill , by Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Sec . G . L . M . M ., assisted by Bros . Dewar , Asst . G . Sec . ; C . F . Matter , P . G . W . ; Stephen Barton
Wilson , G . S . of W . ; and F . H . Couzens , P . G . Organist ; after which Bro . Turquand was duly installed in thc chair and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Tanner , S . W . ; Gimingham , J . W . ; Christian , A . P . M . and Sec . ; Sylvcstre , M . O . ; Blackman , S . O . ; Holloway , J . O . ; Nicholson , Reg . M . ; Pargdcr , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Walker , I . G .
The fourth annual ball of the Carnarvon and Mizpah Lodges , No . 1572 and 1671 , will be held at Cannon-strect Hotel on Friday , the 27 th of February , when the Stewards will be pleased to have the company of brethren from other lodges and their friends . Full particulars may be oblained of the Hon . Sec , Bro . Nelson Reed , St . Helen ' s Lodge , Lee , S . E . The Sporting Gaxatla has discarded that title , and will Hen-e !_ nw _ t < _ be known as the Co ttttf . < j G-iUi _< na ..,
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —The first meeting of the brethren who have accepted the office of Steward for the Anniversary Festival of this Institution will be held on Tuesday afternoon next , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , London . The business to be transacted is that of
constituting a Board of Stewards by electing the President , Treasurer , and other officers , and to determine the amount to be deposited by each Steward , also to consider musical arrangements , and other business . The meeting will be held at four o ' clock .
The Kidderminster New Masonic Hall and Club was opened under very favourable auspices on Friday , the 19 th ult ., by Bro . Sir Edmund Lechmere , R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Worcestershire . A full report will be found on another page .
It is stated that by the death of the Rev . Mr . Stewart , cf Liberton , the Rev . Walter Home , of Polwarth , Berwickshire , has attained to the position of father of the Church of Scotland . Mr . Home was ordained as assistant and successor to his father at Polwarth on April 17 th , 1823 , just six days later than Mr . Stewart .
A Masonic ball in aid of the Masonic Charities
is announced to take place at the Great Hall , Tunbndge Wells , on January 22 nd , 1 S 80 , under the distinguished patronage of thc Right Worshipful Bro . Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., Pro . G . M . Kent , and which we have every reason to believe from thc long list of Stewards will prove
a great success . Our readers will notice elsewhere the announcement of the marriage of the eldest son of our wellknown and worthy Bro . Ambrose Hall , P . G . C . for Surrey , with the daughter of the late Mr . John Mordaunt .
Their Royal Hi ghnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have been pleased to present their portraits to the Aged Pilgrims ' . Asylum , Hornsey Rise , in recognition of thc loyal attachment of the ageel inmates on the occasion of their Royal Highnessess' visit to Hornsey Rise in the
month of June last . A new threepenny weekly journal , called Tn-dai ) , is announced for Saturday . The City Press states that Bro . J . L . Toole is still in a weak state of health , and may be seen d _ . ily taking an airing in his Bath-chair at Brighton .
Bro . Sir Francis Truscott , Lord Mayor of London , on Thurselay week give the usual Christmas dinner to the prisoners in Newgate and Holloway Gaols . In celebration of his accession to office a bountiful repast was provided at thc expense of his lordship for thc inmates of thc City of Lonelon Workhouses , and accordingly 526 people in Bow Union , 423 in Hoiloway , and the inmates of Homcrton , were each supplied with a substantial dinner .
The " Architect" of Saturday week contains a memorial sketch of thc life of the late Bro . Frederick Pepys Cockciell , Past Grand Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Sheriff" Woolloton , J . P ., will preside at the annual dinner of the Commercial Travellers ' Benevolent Institution , which will be held at the Criterion on Monday next .
In our report of the installation of the Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold as Knights of Malta we designated Bro . C . Findelow as Prov . Prior of Stajjardshire and Worcestershire . It should have been Staffordshire and Warwickshire .
The meetings of the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 , are now held at the Mitford Tavern , Sanelringham-road , Dalston , every Monday evening at eight o ' clock , under the able Preccptorship of Bro . W . H . Myers , P . M .
We understand that it is intended shortly to open , near Loughborough Junction , the London and Suburban Masonic Club . There will be a well-appointed room , capable of holding forty or fifty persons , which is being fitted up under the superintendence of Bro . W . S . Daniel ,
S . W . 1541 . The Alexandra Palace Lodge of Instruction will be held every Saturday evening under thc able Preceptor , Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . M . of Lodge 180 . Many brethren have intimated their intention of giving the club every support . Brethren desiring to join the club should send their names to Bro . W . S . Daniel , 84 , Fleet-street , London .
A SUITABLE NEW YEAR ' GIFT . — A . copy of the Second Edition of the Cosmopolitan Masonic Pocket Book , price 2 s . Office , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —( AnvT . )
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Kncatnpments , Conclaves , & c , of any change in p ! ao % day , or month of meeting . For the Week ending Friday , January 9 , 1880 .
SATURDAY , JANUARY 3 . Gen . Com . Boys' School , at 4 . Lodge 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 1622 , Rose , Surrey M . H .
LODOHS op INSTRUCTION , Manchester , 17 , London-st ,, Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eceleston , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimtico .
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
may be observed that his disparagement of the literature of the Craft ( expressed , it should be recollected , before the labours of our Bros . Findel , Lyon , and Hughan had demonstrated that Masonic research was not . incompatible with critical injury ) was amply justified by the specimens of learned credulity which then passed current for Masonic hislori / . The " Bro . Scarborough " above alluded to often the of
pressed upon Grand Lod ^ e expediency selting aside an annual sum for the purchase of books , etc ., to form a library and museum , and in 1847 urged ( inter alia ) " the desirability of possessing the means of cultivating intellectuality more than gastronomy ; that the other bottle did not _ o half as much good as the other volume ( Masonic authors will concur in this sentiment ) ; that it was laughable to tell a poor , but inquiring brother , to make a
daily advance in Masonic knowledge , and the aits and sciences his particular study , if we withheld from him the means of doing so , and did not even give him a hint where Masonic knowledge could be gathered . " Some day , perhaps , in thc distant future , the English Craft will wake up to thc conviction that both a library and museum are indispensably necessary , in order to worthily sustain the credit and reputation cf the " Premier Grand Lodge of the world , " R . F . GOULD .
Inauguration Of The Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter, No. 738.
INAUGURATION OF THE PORT NATAL ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER , NO . 738 .
Notwithstanding the advent of the Zulu war and the consequent disorganisation of affairs generally , the brethren at Durban , the seaport of the colony of Natal , have pers i stently held their lodge meetings and kept a careful watch upon Craft matters , anticipating that the arrival of
so many military and naval men would necessitate calls on their resources from brethren among them . The establishment of a chapter in connection with the oldest lodge in the colony , the Port Natal Lodge , No . 738 , had been in contemplation for some time , but owing to the war cloud the colonists long > aw hanging over them , it was deferred until the military occupation of the Zulu
country settled all doubts as to the ultimate safety of the colony . Application was made to Grand Chapter anil a charter granted ; this reached the colony in October last , and arrangements were at once made for thc inauguration of the new chapter on the 14 th November , on which day a general musier of companions from all parts of the colony
was held at the Masonic Hall , Durban . The inaugural ceremony took place at two p . m ., and was conducted by the M . E . P . P . Z ., J . H . Hunt , 5 82 , 1174 , and P . P . G . S . Punjaub ( Surgeon General ) ; the Principals of the Natalia Chapter , No . 1665 , from P letermaritzburg , thc capital of the colony ; Comps . W . Francis , Z . ; T . Joyce , H . ; and W . Sink , J . ; assisted by Comps . J . R . Harrison , Z ., and
E . Owens , J . of the Caledonian Chapter , No . 175 , S . C ., holding in Durban , who , on inspection of the warrant , duly and formally invested and installed thc Principals designate , all Past Masters of the Port Natal Lodge , and companions of the Natalia Chapter , in their respective chairs—Comps . Geo . Russell , as Z . ; W . R . Parker , as H . ; and T . J . Hill , as J . The companions were
thereupon admitted , and the newly-installed M . E . Z . appointed and invested the following officers : Comp . S . Marriott . P . M . Port Natal Lodge , as Scribe E . ; M . W . Fry , as Scribe N . ; and A . F . Evans , as P . Soj ., who nominated Comps . R . Willis and F . L . Pousson as his assistants , and they were thereupon invested . The draft bye-laws were then read and adopted , and ballot
taken for twenty-one brethren of the Port Natal Lodge , as candidates and foundation members , the whole of whom were declared duly admitted . The chapter was then adjourned until seven p . m ., when a large company gathered to do honour to the occasion , and in addition to the Principals already named Prin . J . Hulston , P . Z ., and Hastings , H ., of thc Calctlonian
Chapter , were present . After the newly-installed Piincipals had declared the chapter open , business at once commenced , and eight of the candidates previously admitted were duly exalted during the evening . P . Soj . Evans being kindly assisted by visiting Comp . Stantial , of the Natalia Chapter , while Comp . Downard , Caledonian Chapter , officiated as
Organist . The visiting companions present expressed their surprise and appreciation of the impressive and dignified manner in which thc ceremonies of the occasion were performed without any appreciable divergence from thc customary ritual , reflecting , as it did , great credit upon the Piincipals and officers , and auguring well from their powers of
memory and observation for the future well-being of the chapter . Under the circumstances , and with the thermometer about 8 o ° , the lectures were abridged , and the chapter neatly and decorously closed about ten p . m ., after a most enjoyable evening . The promoters of the chapter had most hospitably provided a banquet in a convenient room adjoining , to which
the companions gladly repaired to restore themselves after 'he labours of the day . A sumptuous repast awaited them , ably presided over by the M . E . Prin . Russell , Parker , and Hill , who dispensed the hospitality for which thc Port Natal Lodge has ever been famous . About thirty-eight
sat down ; the usual loyal and complimentary toasts were duly honoured , and after a brilliant and enjoyable evening , enlivened by much musical talent , thc companions separated among the small hours with universal good wishes lor the prosperity and welfare of thc Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter .
We understand Tiro . T . Brassey , M . P ., intends 111 liking another trip around the world for the benefit of Mvti ttt « Mey '» hcilUu
Masonic Benevolence In 1879.
MASONIC BENEVOLENCE IN 1879 .
During thc year which closed on Wednesday the income of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions derived from all sources amounted to the sum of £ 44 , 583 1 is . " gd . For thc year 1877 it amounted to over £ 42 , 000 , but in 1878 , in consequence of the depression of trade , and public
charity being largely diverted to other channels , it fell to £ 40 , 312 4 s . 3 d . " Notwithstanding the continued depression of 1879 the amount has not only risen , but has far exceeded that of any former year . The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , for the third year in succession , heads the list with £ 17 , 781 12 s . iod ., or £ 3100 more than it
obtained in 1878 . The second place on the list , which in 1878 was taken by the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , was in 1879 taken by the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , with £ 13 , 923 4 .. 4 d ., or over £ 1200 more than in the previous year . The Girls' School takes the third place with £ 13 , 025 12 s . rd ., or about £ 160 in excess of its income of 1878 . Included in the Benevolent
Institutions , £ 17 , 781 i . s . iod ., is the amount of £ 2686 4 s . 4 d . for dividends on stock for a year and a half , and £ 1207 10 s . represents the same source of income for the Girls' School for one year , included in the amount cf £ 13 , 025 12 s . id . Out of the £ 13 , 923 4 s . 4 d . income of the Boys' School , only £ 146 17 s . 6 d . is attributable to dividends , the sum invested being only £ 5000 . The items of the income of the Benevolent Institution for the year
are : — £ s . d . Subscriptions and Donations ' 4 > i 2 3 i" u Grantl Lodge ... ... ... ... 800 o o Grand Chapter 150 o o Dividends ( 1 . J year ) 2686 4 4 Sundries ... ... ... ... ... 21 18 o
£ 17 , 781 12 10 The items of the income of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls arc—¦ £ s . d .
Donations and Subscriptions u . 34 ° 8 o Dividends ... ... ... ... ... 1207 10 o Purchase Case 178 10 o Legacies 123 9 1 Miscellaneous 175 15 0
£ 13 , 02 5 12 1 The receipts of thc Boys' School arc as approximate a total as can be ascertained until comparison with the banker ' s book . The amount above given is therefore subject to alteration . The Benevolent Institution has between 300 and 400 male
and female annuitants on its books ; the Boys' School houfc _ , clothes , maintains , and educates 215 boys ; and the Girls' School , 205 girls . These Institutions depend entirely on the voluntary bounty of the Craft . In addition to these large amounts contributed to the Institutions , thc Lodge of Benevolence , which meets at Freemasons ' Hall on the last Wednesday but one in every month ,
dispensed , in the year 1879 , to distressed Freemasons , and the widows and orphans of deceased Freemasons , the sum of £ 8238 , exceeding the amount dispensed in 1878 by £ 3254 . Thc largest sum voted at any one meeting was £ 1035 , and the smallest £ 390 . The following is a complete list of the amounts given menth by month : — £ s . d .
January ... ... ... ... 970 o o February ... ... ... ... 542 o o March ... ... ... ... 667 o a April ... ... ... ... 639 o o May ... ... ... ... 530 o 0
J une ... ... ... ... 6 35 o o July ... ... ... ... 700 o o August ... ... .-. 425 o o September ... ... ... ... 390 o o October ... ... ... ... 775 o o November ... ... ... ... 1035 ° ° December ... ... ... ... 030 o o
Contributed in 1879 ... ... ... £ 8238 o o Contributed in 1878 ... ... 49 84 o o Excess of 1879 over 1878 .., ... £ 3254 o o
Consecration Of The Tenterden Mark Lodge, No. 251.
CONSECRATION OF THE TENTERDEN MARK LODGE , NO . 251 .
This new lodge was consecrated on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., at the Prince's Hall , Buckhurst Hill , by Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Sec . G . L . M . M ., assisted by Bros . Dewar , Asst . G . Sec . ; C . F . Matter , P . G . W . ; Stephen Barton
Wilson , G . S . of W . ; and F . H . Couzens , P . G . Organist ; after which Bro . Turquand was duly installed in thc chair and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Tanner , S . W . ; Gimingham , J . W . ; Christian , A . P . M . and Sec . ; Sylvcstre , M . O . ; Blackman , S . O . ; Holloway , J . O . ; Nicholson , Reg . M . ; Pargdcr , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Walker , I . G .
The fourth annual ball of the Carnarvon and Mizpah Lodges , No . 1572 and 1671 , will be held at Cannon-strect Hotel on Friday , the 27 th of February , when the Stewards will be pleased to have the company of brethren from other lodges and their friends . Full particulars may be oblained of the Hon . Sec , Bro . Nelson Reed , St . Helen ' s Lodge , Lee , S . E . The Sporting Gaxatla has discarded that title , and will Hen-e !_ nw _ t < _ be known as the Co ttttf . < j G-iUi _< na ..,
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —The first meeting of the brethren who have accepted the office of Steward for the Anniversary Festival of this Institution will be held on Tuesday afternoon next , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , London . The business to be transacted is that of
constituting a Board of Stewards by electing the President , Treasurer , and other officers , and to determine the amount to be deposited by each Steward , also to consider musical arrangements , and other business . The meeting will be held at four o ' clock .
The Kidderminster New Masonic Hall and Club was opened under very favourable auspices on Friday , the 19 th ult ., by Bro . Sir Edmund Lechmere , R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Worcestershire . A full report will be found on another page .
It is stated that by the death of the Rev . Mr . Stewart , cf Liberton , the Rev . Walter Home , of Polwarth , Berwickshire , has attained to the position of father of the Church of Scotland . Mr . Home was ordained as assistant and successor to his father at Polwarth on April 17 th , 1823 , just six days later than Mr . Stewart .
A Masonic ball in aid of the Masonic Charities
is announced to take place at the Great Hall , Tunbndge Wells , on January 22 nd , 1 S 80 , under the distinguished patronage of thc Right Worshipful Bro . Viscount Holmesdale , M . P ., Pro . G . M . Kent , and which we have every reason to believe from thc long list of Stewards will prove
a great success . Our readers will notice elsewhere the announcement of the marriage of the eldest son of our wellknown and worthy Bro . Ambrose Hall , P . G . C . for Surrey , with the daughter of the late Mr . John Mordaunt .
Their Royal Hi ghnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have been pleased to present their portraits to the Aged Pilgrims ' . Asylum , Hornsey Rise , in recognition of thc loyal attachment of the ageel inmates on the occasion of their Royal Highnessess' visit to Hornsey Rise in the
month of June last . A new threepenny weekly journal , called Tn-dai ) , is announced for Saturday . The City Press states that Bro . J . L . Toole is still in a weak state of health , and may be seen d _ . ily taking an airing in his Bath-chair at Brighton .
Bro . Sir Francis Truscott , Lord Mayor of London , on Thurselay week give the usual Christmas dinner to the prisoners in Newgate and Holloway Gaols . In celebration of his accession to office a bountiful repast was provided at thc expense of his lordship for thc inmates of thc City of Lonelon Workhouses , and accordingly 526 people in Bow Union , 423 in Hoiloway , and the inmates of Homcrton , were each supplied with a substantial dinner .
The " Architect" of Saturday week contains a memorial sketch of thc life of the late Bro . Frederick Pepys Cockciell , Past Grand Director of Ceremonies . Bro . Sheriff" Woolloton , J . P ., will preside at the annual dinner of the Commercial Travellers ' Benevolent Institution , which will be held at the Criterion on Monday next .
In our report of the installation of the Duke of Connaught and Prince Leopold as Knights of Malta we designated Bro . C . Findelow as Prov . Prior of Stajjardshire and Worcestershire . It should have been Staffordshire and Warwickshire .
The meetings of the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 , are now held at the Mitford Tavern , Sanelringham-road , Dalston , every Monday evening at eight o ' clock , under the able Preccptorship of Bro . W . H . Myers , P . M .
We understand that it is intended shortly to open , near Loughborough Junction , the London and Suburban Masonic Club . There will be a well-appointed room , capable of holding forty or fifty persons , which is being fitted up under the superintendence of Bro . W . S . Daniel ,
S . W . 1541 . The Alexandra Palace Lodge of Instruction will be held every Saturday evening under thc able Preceptor , Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . M . of Lodge 180 . Many brethren have intimated their intention of giving the club every support . Brethren desiring to join the club should send their names to Bro . W . S . Daniel , 84 , Fleet-street , London .
A SUITABLE NEW YEAR ' GIFT . — A . copy of the Second Edition of the Cosmopolitan Masonic Pocket Book , price 2 s . Office , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —( AnvT . )
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Kncatnpments , Conclaves , & c , of any change in p ! ao % day , or month of meeting . For the Week ending Friday , January 9 , 1880 .
SATURDAY , JANUARY 3 . Gen . Com . Boys' School , at 4 . Lodge 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . „ 1622 , Rose , Surrey M . H .
LODOHS op INSTRUCTION , Manchester , 17 , London-st ,, Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eceleston , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimtico .