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Consecration Of A New Masonic Temple At Canterbury.
minded the brethren how small a part of Masonry was its outward ceremonial . He trusted that many succeeding generations of brethren might meet within those walls in harnony and the practice of every duty binding upon them as Masons . An anthem having been sung by the musical brethren present , the lesson appropriate to the inauguration of a Alasonic building was impressively read , and thc Chaplain offered the solemn prayer of Consecration .
The essential Ceremony of Dedication was then performed in a most impressive manner by the R . W . Prov . G . AL , assisted by the R . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Eastes , W . Bro . Thorpe , as S . VV ., VV . Bro . P . Higham , as J . VV ., the Rev . Bro . Mangan , D . D ., L . L . D . as Chap ., and other brethren . Throughout the whole of thc ceremonies the VV . Bro . H . Ward , P . G . W . Wilts , efficiently acted as D . C . Bro . J . Plant abiv presided at the harmonium , and with
Bros . Rhodes , Moulding , and Higgins , rendered most effectively the anthems and chants of the service . At the conclusion of the Consecration the R . W . the Alayor , Bro . Hcmcry , P . G . W . Kent , expressed the thanks of the brethren to the R . W . Prov . G . AL Lord Holmesdale , for his kindness in consenting to perform the ceremony . Lord Holmesdale , in reply , said it had afforded him much pleasure to be present and to observe bow admirably the
edifice raised by the brethren seemed to be suited to the purpose for which it had been designed . His lordship returned to the Architect , Bro . J . G . Hall , the plans , and heartily congratulated him on the successful execution of his designs . Bro . the Rev . F . King , Vicar of South Alolton , North Devon , P . G . C , Wilts , then rose to offer congratulations from the . brethren of the Eliasde Derham Lodgeof Wilts , and
in very eloquent language impressed on the brethren to take into their thoughts the true significance of the beautiful ceremonies they had assisted to perform . He alluded to the fact that Alasonry is not a mere matter of ceremony of clothing or of jewels , but an obligation to brotherly love and fellowship . He had experienced the true spirit of Alasonry in many parts of the world ; a helping hand was ever ready to succour and relieve a brother in trouble , anxiety ,
or distress . He had , himself , come from the extreme West of England to show his sympathy with the brethren of Canterbury , and he had been also entrusted b y the brethren of the Ehas de Derham Lodge with the pleasing duty to make a presentation of a valuable piece of Alasonic furniture to the brethren of Lodge 31 , Canterbury . The brethren who sent that desired to associate with the gift the name of a loved and respected brother who hatl left them to reside to
Canterbury—Bro . H . Ward . He was not surprised to learn the estimation in which Bro . Ward was held in Canterbury , for he had long known his untiring love and zeal for Masonry before he left Wilts . Bro . W . Tice , VV . AI . 31 , in a few appropriate words , acknowledged thevaluable gift of the brethren of the Salisbury Lodge , which bore the following inscription : " Presented to the United Industrious Lodge , No . 31 , Canterbury , by
the brethren of Elias de Derham Lodge , No . 5 SG , Salisbury , as a mark of their very high esteem and regard for VV . Bro . H . VVard , P . AI . 5 SG , P . Prov . G . J . W . Wilts , Sec ., and in appreciation nf the many services rendered bv him to Freemasonry in general and to Elias de Derham Lodge in particular . June , 1 SS 0 . "
The lodge was then closed , and the proceedings terminated . In consequence of the death of Bro . Aliskin it was felt that it was impossible to hold the banquet which had originally formed part of the arrangements for the day . His Worship the Alayor privately entertained the R . VV . the Prov . Grand Alaster and the Prov . Grand Officer who assisted at the ceremony .
Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund.
ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .
A Bazaar and Fancy Fair in aid of the objects of this Fund was opened on Tuesday last at Freemasons' Tavern , and remained open till Friday . The Earl of Lathom with the Countess of Lathom , the ICarl of Rosslyn and Countess of Rosslyn , Lord Brooke and Aliss Alaynard were present
at the opening , and thc l' . arl of Lathom , in declaring the bazaar open , said he trusted it would be a great success . There was a numerous and distinguished company at the ceremony . The large hall of thc tavern , which had been lent together with several of thc adjacent rooms by Bro . Best , was very tastefully decorated with thirteen stalls , over one of which the Countessof Lathom and the Coun
less of Rosslyn presided on the first day . The stalls were arranged as follows : — 1 . —The Countessof Lathom and the Countess of Rosslyn . 2 . —Airs . Constable , Aliss Constable , Airs . Ford , Aliss Hollis , Aliss L . Hollis , Airs . Webster , Aliss Webster , and
Miss F . Stuart . 3 . —Airs . Rosenthal , Aliss Rosenthal , Aliss C . Rosenthal , Mrs . Rausch , Aliss B . Rausch , and Aliss IC . Rausch . 4 . —Aliss Binckes , Aliss A . Binckes , Mdlle . De Bernardy , Aliss Weber , Aladame Barri Guich , and Aladame Nita Guzman .
5 . —Airs . Radclyffe , Mrs . Bateman , Miss Levy , Aliss Lyon , Airs . Francis , Aliss Barker , and Airs . Barker . G . —Airs . Bland , Miss Francis , Aliss G . Francis , display of conjuring tricks and magical apparatus , many of them made in pure nickel silver . 7 . —Airs . Woodward , Airs . Shand , Airs . James Stephens , Miss Aloss , and Miss IC . Stevens .
8 . —Aladame Fontaine-Besson . 9 . —Airs . Cremer , Aliss Cremer . 10 . —Aliss Hopwood , Aliss AI . Hopwood , Aliss Paris , Miss F . Creed , Aliss Lathom , and Airs . Slater . 11 . —Airs . Lowenstark , Airs . Alorgan , Aliss Lowenstark , Miss Morgan , Aliss IC . Samuel , and Aliss Seeley . _ , . —Airs . Gambier , Airs . IC . C . Royse , Aliss B . Clench
, Miss C . Clench , Aliss Al . Clench , Aliss Campbell , Aliss Itxld , Aliss Griinstone , and Miss Mortimer . Ihe centre stall was presided over by Airs . Funkenstein . I hrec beautiful bouquets were presented to the Countess <> f Lathom , the Countess of Rosslyn , and Aliss Alaynard , by the Horticultural Society , of which the Earl of Lathom ! a member . As soon as the bazaar was opened the sales
H ™" very brisk . The first purchases effected were h y the Key . I Martyn , Treasurer of the Fund , who patronised the Countess of Lathom ' s stall . All the fair vendors were exceedingl y energetic in pressing sales , and all the Committee were unremitting throughout the continuance of the bazaar not only to make it a success but to make everybody comfortable . There was no lack of entertainment , as the following programme will show ;
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Orchestral band , under the direction of Bro . VV . J . Kent . A concert , during the opening ceremony , under the direction of Bro . C . King-Hall , assisted by Aladame Edith Wynne and others . A series of recitals , & c , under the direction of Bro . Edward Terry , assisted by Bros . Lionel Brough , Harry Cox , Walter Joyce , Charles Warner , Soutar , Alaclean , Loredan , J . G . Taylor , Aleyer Lutz , Charles Tinney , Mr . J . Fernandez , Mr . Harry
Paulton , Mr . Edward Righton , Air . Royce , Aliss Chambers , Aliss Violet Cameron , Aliss Farren , Airs . Keely , Aliss Ada Swanborough and Airs . Edward Swanborough , and others . A musical entertainment by Bro . Buckland ^ and a humorous lecture by Air . Harry Paulton . Wonderful magical entertainments under the direction of Air . J . Bland . The Pupils' band and choir of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys . The Royal Hand-bell Ringers and Glee
Singers ( Poland-street ) , Bro . Duncan C . Aliller , Conductor . A concert under 'the direction of Bro . S . Lehmeyer . Artistes : Miss Annabel Gray , Aliss Alaclean , Aliss Blanche Navarre , Air . Alayhew , Signor Valcherie , Air . Quartremayne , and Air . Alax Bohrer . A grand concert , conducted by Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O ., and supported by some of the most eminent [ artistes of the day . Bro . John Probert , 972 , conducted a concert , assisted by Miss Elenc
Wester , Aliss Amy Dicksee , Signor Odoardo Barri , Bro . Egbert Roberts , Air . Blockley , and Air . J . S . Wiseman . Bro . Chaplin Henry , assisted by Alessrs . Abercrombie , George Buckland , G . T . Carter , Coates , Lee Davies , Theodore Distin , Lester , Fountain Aleen , Vernon Rigby , Montem Smith , E . H . Taylor , Lewis Thomas , Arthur J . Thompson , Michael Watson , and Winn ; Alisses Emily Dones , Grace Godolphin , Blanche Paige , Jeanie Ross , Clara Samuell ,
Marion Severn , Jose Sherrington , and Annie Sinclair . Bro . Seymour Smith assisted by Aladame Worrell , Miss M . Roby , Bro . G . T . Carter , and Mr . M . Watson . A concert , under . ; the direction of Aladame Barri Guido and Bro . Schuberth , assisted by Air . Lionel Brunei , Madame Nita Guzman , Aladame Adeline Paget , Aliss Blanche Grosvenor , the Sisters Callam , Mr . Pearson , Signor Valcheri , Air . Puddicombe , and others . A series
of amusements , including Punch and Judy , & c , by Bro . Cremer , jun . Bro . Augustus L . Tamplin provided an orchestral conceit . Bro . John Stedman ' s musical entertainment . The Royal Criterion Hand-Bell Ringers and Glee Singers , under the direction of Bro . Harry Tipper . Air . T . Harper , a solo on the trumpet . A drawing-room entertainment b y Dr . Lynn . Bro . Aliddleton ' s series of magic lantern entertainments , & c . By kind permission of Bro ? Professor
Millar , Bro . General loin Ihumb , Commodore Nutt , Aliss Nellie Aliller , and party held a reception . A Fine Art Gallery . The Surprise Aquarium ( by Bro . Cremer ) , containing queer fish for anglers of all ages . The waters strictly preserved , and available for guests throughout the day , a catch guaranteed . A special stall , furnished by Air . Bland , with a variety of beautiful and amusing conjuring tricks , suitable for juveniles and adults . Professor Faber ' s
talking machine . Mr . Bland , of New Oxford-street , exhibited a very beautiful fairy fountain , which took many years making by the late Bro . Snoxell , the celebrated mechanician , of Charterhouse-square . The mounting of it is all solid bronze ornaments , rich gilt and chased . Value of this beautiful
work of art—fifty guineas . There was to bc a lottery for this article before the bazaar was finally closed . VVe are not able yet to g ive the pecuniary result of the bazaar , but we have been informed that it was a success . VVe shall probably be able next week to give the total takings .
Betting Lotteries And Masonic " Sweeps."
BETTING LOTTERIES AND MASONIC " SWEEPS . "
COMMUNIQUE . Recently at Bow-street Police-office a new "venture , " called the " Bentinck Racing Association , " has been exposed by Air . Poland , for the Treasury , and condemned by Sir James Ingham . The "modus operandi" was as
follows : A company was started with the proposal of purchasing a select stud of racehorses , lhe necessary capital of £ 10 , 000 to be raised b y the issue of 20 shares uf £ 150 , the holders of which would form the directors and committee of management ; Go of £ 50 , the holders of which would form the sub-committee ; 200 at £ \ o , the holders of which would form thc general committee ; and 2000 of £ 1 .
To place the association within reach of all classes an analysis of all thc principal races would be published at is . a copy . In anticipation of a large sale of the analysis it was proposed , after deducting reasonable expenses , to giveaway the profits in the form of shares in the company , and for the outlay of is . a purchaser might find himself the holder of a coupon for £ 150 , £ 50 , i ? io , or i . ' i share .
I he outlay was small and the chances great , and should the money be required more than the share it could be sold at a discount of 5 per cent . The next step was to issue a circular similar to the advertisement , and upon application and receipt of money a numbered copy of the analysis was forwarded . Having sold these to the number of 7000 or more , the defendant professed to have a drawing at his
own office , at which , of course , none of the public were admitted . A drawing list was then published , showing the winning numbers . The police were instructed to buy a copy of the analysis , and it so happened that in one case an officer was found to possess a winning number , but , instead of receiving the money , applied for five copies of the analysis , which were not forwarded . In another case an
officer was the possessor of a winning number , and was entitled to ios ., which he did not receive , and upon application found that the defendant had gone into the country . The scheme was nothing more nor less than a distribution of money by lottery of the very worst description . Evidence
was given by the officer who purchased the copies , and Air . Poland stated that the defendant had been prosecuted at this court for similar offences and fined /" ioo . Sir James Ingham lined the defendant £ 25 on three summonses , and , in default of distress , ordered him to bc imprisoned for nine months .
VVe hope all our readers will note the remarks of Air . Poland and the decision of Sir James Ingham . This communique is intended also in its measure to warn all who take part in Masonic sweeps and lotteries that these proceedings are equally illegal , and may be as easily proceeded against in police courts . \ Ve trust that many worthy brethren of ours in the metropolis and provinces will take a friendly hint and act accordingly for their reputation and safety .
Consecration Of The Stanmore Chapter, No. 1549.
CONSECRATION OF THE STANMORE CHAPTER , No . 1549 .
The Stanmore Chapter , No . 1 549 , was consecrated on Wednesday last at the Abercorn Arms , Stanmore , by Comps . H . C . Levander , P . Z ., Prov . G . H . Middx ., as AI . E . Z . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z ., Prov . G . Treasurer Aliddx ., as H . ; and James Terry , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . Herts , as J . The list of companions present at the ceremony were
Comps . G . Tidcombe , H . Lovegrove , T . J . Maidwell , John B . King , John Aliddleton , John E . Dawson , Prov . G . S . E . Herts , 404 ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . G . S . E . Middx ., 142 ; H . C . Levander , Prov . G . H . Middx . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . Standard B . ; James Terry , Z ., Highgate , 1366 , P . G . D . C . Herts ; Charles Challen Royal Pavilion ,
, Brighton , 315 ; F . H . Wilson lies , M . D ., Watford , 404 , P . Z . and Treasurer , P . G . H . ; E . J . F . Bell , Duke of Connaught , 1524 ; G . C Nissens , Dobie , 889 ; H . Sadler , Z ., Temperance , 1 G 9 ; Walter J . Green , Watford , 404 ; and Francis Honeywell , H . Dobie , SS 9 . Comp . H . A . Dubois acted as D . C
After the chapter had been formally opened and the petition and _ warrant read , Comp . James Terry , J ., delivered the oration , after whicli the ceremony of consecration and dedication was proceeded with and completed , the musical portion being rendered by Comps . Francis Honeywell , P . M . SSg , ^ P . G . O . Aliddx ., P . G . O . R . A . Surrey ; and Edwin J . F . Bell , Lodgeof Asaph , 1319 , Dukeof Connaught Chapter , 1324 . Comp . G . Tidcombe , P . M ., 1549 , was then
installed AI . E . Z , and Comp . H . Lovegrove , W . AL 1777 , as J . Comp . VV . Stephens , P . Z . SG 2 , 13 G 5 , and 14 S 9 , was to have been installed as H ., but on account of a recent serious domestic affliction he was unable to be present . The companions appointed to office were Comps . Charles Veal , S . IC ; T . J . Maidwell , P . S . ; King , ist A . S . ; and Aliddleton , Janitor . On the motion of Comp . H . LOVEGROVE , H ., seconded
b y Comp . TIDCOMBE , AI . E . Z ., Comps . Levander , Buss , I erry , and Dubois were elected honorary members of the chapter , together with a vote of thanks to them for performing the ceremony . Comp . Levander returned thanks . Names of joining members and of intending exaltees were afterwards given in , and the companions then closed the chapter and adjourned to banquet , which , with the dessert , was most tastefully supplied by Comp . Veal .
After banquet the toasts were proposed . In giving the toast of "The Grand '/ .., the Prince of Wales , " Comp . TIDCOMBE said the companions ought to be proud at having so good a Alason at the head of the glorious old Craft . When a man representing the Throne of England went down to Truro and laid a stone after the grand old fashion of Freemasons , in spite of the sneers of
some of the clergy , he must be a good Mason . He was sorry it had been said by some of the clergy that Alasons were not good enough people to lay that stone ; that they were better people . In reply he would say , " He that is without sin let him cast the first stone . " Comp . H . G . Buss , Past Std . Br ., replied to the toast of " The Grand Officers . "
Comp . H . C . LEVANDER , G . Treas . Aliddx ., replyingtothe toast of " The Prov . G . Officers , " and afterwards in responding to that of "The ConsecratingOfficers , " said that he and hiscolleagucswerevery pleased indeed tohave had theopportunity of being present at the consecration of a new chapter . He felt it a great honour , personally , that he had been called upon b y Sir Francis Burdett to attend as his deputy . At the same time , he craved forgiveness for any
shortcomings , as it was thc first time he had consecrated a chapter . The AI . E . Z . had said that the chief thing in Masonry was to do what ever had to be done with a good will and an earnest desire to do one's best . He had done so on that occasion . He was very much indebted indeed to Comp . Terry for the kind assistance he had given , because it was from him he had learned his duties . Comp . Terry was always ready to give such assistance whenever called upon ,
and the companions were indebted to Comp . Terry for whatever success had attended the day's proceedings . He ( Comp . Levander ) and the other Consecrating Officers felt honoured at being enrolled as honorary members of the . Stanmore Chapter , and he hoped it would in all times flourish . Under its present M . E . Z . he knew it would thrive and become a first-rate chapter of the Province of Aliddlesex , and he wished prosperity and health not only to the M . E . Z .
but to lhe members of the chapter collectively . He would now propose "The Health of the AI . E . Z . " Comp . Tidcombe had been well known in the Craft for many years , not only in the neighbourhood of Stanmore hut in other parts of the province and in London . He believed that the companions could not have chosen a worthier Alason or one more likely to promote the interests of the chapter to occupy the first chair in the first year of the chapter ' s
existence . He hoped for some few years to look back on this day as the first of a long series of years of prosperity to this chaptei * . which he had had the pleasure of consecrating . The chapter of course did not at present number a large roll of members , but they must remember that Rome was not built in a day , and it did not always argue for the welfare of a lodge or chapter that a great list should be offered on
the day of its consecration . Rather , perhaps , the contrary . He would much rather hear of a lodge or chapter being well founded on a few good foundation stones , brethren well known in the Craft and Royal Arch , who were certain to take an interest in the lodge or chapter they had joined , than Alasons who had joined for the sake of getting into office , and without real interest in the principles of Royal Arch Alasonry . He trusted that this chapter woultl take
care to admit into it those only who took the interest he had spoken of , and would eventually do honour to the choice of the companions who had elected them . The AI . E . Z . in acknowledging the toast , said : I thank Comp . Levander for the kind expressions he has used . I can only say , as I am quite a humble representative of that which I have undertaken 1 will endeavour now to do my best in that state of life to which God has called me . I believe I see some little good in what I have done to day .
I have always taken great interest in this neighbourhood . Thc neighbourhood of Stanmore is well known to historians , as well as artists , physcians , and the general public who study their health ; although it is not so familiar to Londoners as thc southern part of Aliddlesex . Amongst other historical records there is a spot on the Elstree side of Stanmore Common , called Crcsar ' s Fort , where Roman armlets and other objects have been often found , and where there are traces of a Roman barrow . The ancient Cassii ( whose capital was St . Albans ) had several conflicts
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Consecration Of A New Masonic Temple At Canterbury.
minded the brethren how small a part of Masonry was its outward ceremonial . He trusted that many succeeding generations of brethren might meet within those walls in harnony and the practice of every duty binding upon them as Masons . An anthem having been sung by the musical brethren present , the lesson appropriate to the inauguration of a Alasonic building was impressively read , and thc Chaplain offered the solemn prayer of Consecration .
The essential Ceremony of Dedication was then performed in a most impressive manner by the R . W . Prov . G . AL , assisted by the R . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . Eastes , W . Bro . Thorpe , as S . VV ., VV . Bro . P . Higham , as J . VV ., the Rev . Bro . Mangan , D . D ., L . L . D . as Chap ., and other brethren . Throughout the whole of thc ceremonies the VV . Bro . H . Ward , P . G . W . Wilts , efficiently acted as D . C . Bro . J . Plant abiv presided at the harmonium , and with
Bros . Rhodes , Moulding , and Higgins , rendered most effectively the anthems and chants of the service . At the conclusion of the Consecration the R . W . the Alayor , Bro . Hcmcry , P . G . W . Kent , expressed the thanks of the brethren to the R . W . Prov . G . AL Lord Holmesdale , for his kindness in consenting to perform the ceremony . Lord Holmesdale , in reply , said it had afforded him much pleasure to be present and to observe bow admirably the
edifice raised by the brethren seemed to be suited to the purpose for which it had been designed . His lordship returned to the Architect , Bro . J . G . Hall , the plans , and heartily congratulated him on the successful execution of his designs . Bro . the Rev . F . King , Vicar of South Alolton , North Devon , P . G . C , Wilts , then rose to offer congratulations from the . brethren of the Eliasde Derham Lodgeof Wilts , and
in very eloquent language impressed on the brethren to take into their thoughts the true significance of the beautiful ceremonies they had assisted to perform . He alluded to the fact that Alasonry is not a mere matter of ceremony of clothing or of jewels , but an obligation to brotherly love and fellowship . He had experienced the true spirit of Alasonry in many parts of the world ; a helping hand was ever ready to succour and relieve a brother in trouble , anxiety ,
or distress . He had , himself , come from the extreme West of England to show his sympathy with the brethren of Canterbury , and he had been also entrusted b y the brethren of the Ehas de Derham Lodge with the pleasing duty to make a presentation of a valuable piece of Alasonic furniture to the brethren of Lodge 31 , Canterbury . The brethren who sent that desired to associate with the gift the name of a loved and respected brother who hatl left them to reside to
Canterbury—Bro . H . Ward . He was not surprised to learn the estimation in which Bro . Ward was held in Canterbury , for he had long known his untiring love and zeal for Masonry before he left Wilts . Bro . W . Tice , VV . AI . 31 , in a few appropriate words , acknowledged thevaluable gift of the brethren of the Salisbury Lodge , which bore the following inscription : " Presented to the United Industrious Lodge , No . 31 , Canterbury , by
the brethren of Elias de Derham Lodge , No . 5 SG , Salisbury , as a mark of their very high esteem and regard for VV . Bro . H . VVard , P . AI . 5 SG , P . Prov . G . J . W . Wilts , Sec ., and in appreciation nf the many services rendered bv him to Freemasonry in general and to Elias de Derham Lodge in particular . June , 1 SS 0 . "
The lodge was then closed , and the proceedings terminated . In consequence of the death of Bro . Aliskin it was felt that it was impossible to hold the banquet which had originally formed part of the arrangements for the day . His Worship the Alayor privately entertained the R . VV . the Prov . Grand Alaster and the Prov . Grand Officer who assisted at the ceremony .
Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund.
ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .
A Bazaar and Fancy Fair in aid of the objects of this Fund was opened on Tuesday last at Freemasons' Tavern , and remained open till Friday . The Earl of Lathom with the Countess of Lathom , the ICarl of Rosslyn and Countess of Rosslyn , Lord Brooke and Aliss Alaynard were present
at the opening , and thc l' . arl of Lathom , in declaring the bazaar open , said he trusted it would be a great success . There was a numerous and distinguished company at the ceremony . The large hall of thc tavern , which had been lent together with several of thc adjacent rooms by Bro . Best , was very tastefully decorated with thirteen stalls , over one of which the Countessof Lathom and the Coun
less of Rosslyn presided on the first day . The stalls were arranged as follows : — 1 . —The Countessof Lathom and the Countess of Rosslyn . 2 . —Airs . Constable , Aliss Constable , Airs . Ford , Aliss Hollis , Aliss L . Hollis , Airs . Webster , Aliss Webster , and
Miss F . Stuart . 3 . —Airs . Rosenthal , Aliss Rosenthal , Aliss C . Rosenthal , Mrs . Rausch , Aliss B . Rausch , and Aliss IC . Rausch . 4 . —Aliss Binckes , Aliss A . Binckes , Mdlle . De Bernardy , Aliss Weber , Aladame Barri Guich , and Aladame Nita Guzman .
5 . —Airs . Radclyffe , Mrs . Bateman , Miss Levy , Aliss Lyon , Airs . Francis , Aliss Barker , and Airs . Barker . G . —Airs . Bland , Miss Francis , Aliss G . Francis , display of conjuring tricks and magical apparatus , many of them made in pure nickel silver . 7 . —Airs . Woodward , Airs . Shand , Airs . James Stephens , Miss Aloss , and Miss IC . Stevens .
8 . —Aladame Fontaine-Besson . 9 . —Airs . Cremer , Aliss Cremer . 10 . —Aliss Hopwood , Aliss AI . Hopwood , Aliss Paris , Miss F . Creed , Aliss Lathom , and Airs . Slater . 11 . —Airs . Lowenstark , Airs . Alorgan , Aliss Lowenstark , Miss Morgan , Aliss IC . Samuel , and Aliss Seeley . _ , . —Airs . Gambier , Airs . IC . C . Royse , Aliss B . Clench
, Miss C . Clench , Aliss Al . Clench , Aliss Campbell , Aliss Itxld , Aliss Griinstone , and Miss Mortimer . Ihe centre stall was presided over by Airs . Funkenstein . I hrec beautiful bouquets were presented to the Countess <> f Lathom , the Countess of Rosslyn , and Aliss Alaynard , by the Horticultural Society , of which the Earl of Lathom ! a member . As soon as the bazaar was opened the sales
H ™" very brisk . The first purchases effected were h y the Key . I Martyn , Treasurer of the Fund , who patronised the Countess of Lathom ' s stall . All the fair vendors were exceedingl y energetic in pressing sales , and all the Committee were unremitting throughout the continuance of the bazaar not only to make it a success but to make everybody comfortable . There was no lack of entertainment , as the following programme will show ;
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Orchestral band , under the direction of Bro . VV . J . Kent . A concert , during the opening ceremony , under the direction of Bro . C . King-Hall , assisted by Aladame Edith Wynne and others . A series of recitals , & c , under the direction of Bro . Edward Terry , assisted by Bros . Lionel Brough , Harry Cox , Walter Joyce , Charles Warner , Soutar , Alaclean , Loredan , J . G . Taylor , Aleyer Lutz , Charles Tinney , Mr . J . Fernandez , Mr . Harry
Paulton , Mr . Edward Righton , Air . Royce , Aliss Chambers , Aliss Violet Cameron , Aliss Farren , Airs . Keely , Aliss Ada Swanborough and Airs . Edward Swanborough , and others . A musical entertainment by Bro . Buckland ^ and a humorous lecture by Air . Harry Paulton . Wonderful magical entertainments under the direction of Air . J . Bland . The Pupils' band and choir of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys . The Royal Hand-bell Ringers and Glee
Singers ( Poland-street ) , Bro . Duncan C . Aliller , Conductor . A concert under 'the direction of Bro . S . Lehmeyer . Artistes : Miss Annabel Gray , Aliss Alaclean , Aliss Blanche Navarre , Air . Alayhew , Signor Valcherie , Air . Quartremayne , and Air . Alax Bohrer . A grand concert , conducted by Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O ., and supported by some of the most eminent [ artistes of the day . Bro . John Probert , 972 , conducted a concert , assisted by Miss Elenc
Wester , Aliss Amy Dicksee , Signor Odoardo Barri , Bro . Egbert Roberts , Air . Blockley , and Air . J . S . Wiseman . Bro . Chaplin Henry , assisted by Alessrs . Abercrombie , George Buckland , G . T . Carter , Coates , Lee Davies , Theodore Distin , Lester , Fountain Aleen , Vernon Rigby , Montem Smith , E . H . Taylor , Lewis Thomas , Arthur J . Thompson , Michael Watson , and Winn ; Alisses Emily Dones , Grace Godolphin , Blanche Paige , Jeanie Ross , Clara Samuell ,
Marion Severn , Jose Sherrington , and Annie Sinclair . Bro . Seymour Smith assisted by Aladame Worrell , Miss M . Roby , Bro . G . T . Carter , and Mr . M . Watson . A concert , under . ; the direction of Aladame Barri Guido and Bro . Schuberth , assisted by Air . Lionel Brunei , Madame Nita Guzman , Aladame Adeline Paget , Aliss Blanche Grosvenor , the Sisters Callam , Mr . Pearson , Signor Valcheri , Air . Puddicombe , and others . A series
of amusements , including Punch and Judy , & c , by Bro . Cremer , jun . Bro . Augustus L . Tamplin provided an orchestral conceit . Bro . John Stedman ' s musical entertainment . The Royal Criterion Hand-Bell Ringers and Glee Singers , under the direction of Bro . Harry Tipper . Air . T . Harper , a solo on the trumpet . A drawing-room entertainment b y Dr . Lynn . Bro . Aliddleton ' s series of magic lantern entertainments , & c . By kind permission of Bro ? Professor
Millar , Bro . General loin Ihumb , Commodore Nutt , Aliss Nellie Aliller , and party held a reception . A Fine Art Gallery . The Surprise Aquarium ( by Bro . Cremer ) , containing queer fish for anglers of all ages . The waters strictly preserved , and available for guests throughout the day , a catch guaranteed . A special stall , furnished by Air . Bland , with a variety of beautiful and amusing conjuring tricks , suitable for juveniles and adults . Professor Faber ' s
talking machine . Mr . Bland , of New Oxford-street , exhibited a very beautiful fairy fountain , which took many years making by the late Bro . Snoxell , the celebrated mechanician , of Charterhouse-square . The mounting of it is all solid bronze ornaments , rich gilt and chased . Value of this beautiful
work of art—fifty guineas . There was to bc a lottery for this article before the bazaar was finally closed . VVe are not able yet to g ive the pecuniary result of the bazaar , but we have been informed that it was a success . VVe shall probably be able next week to give the total takings .
Betting Lotteries And Masonic " Sweeps."
BETTING LOTTERIES AND MASONIC " SWEEPS . "
COMMUNIQUE . Recently at Bow-street Police-office a new "venture , " called the " Bentinck Racing Association , " has been exposed by Air . Poland , for the Treasury , and condemned by Sir James Ingham . The "modus operandi" was as
follows : A company was started with the proposal of purchasing a select stud of racehorses , lhe necessary capital of £ 10 , 000 to be raised b y the issue of 20 shares uf £ 150 , the holders of which would form the directors and committee of management ; Go of £ 50 , the holders of which would form the sub-committee ; 200 at £ \ o , the holders of which would form thc general committee ; and 2000 of £ 1 .
To place the association within reach of all classes an analysis of all thc principal races would be published at is . a copy . In anticipation of a large sale of the analysis it was proposed , after deducting reasonable expenses , to giveaway the profits in the form of shares in the company , and for the outlay of is . a purchaser might find himself the holder of a coupon for £ 150 , £ 50 , i ? io , or i . ' i share .
I he outlay was small and the chances great , and should the money be required more than the share it could be sold at a discount of 5 per cent . The next step was to issue a circular similar to the advertisement , and upon application and receipt of money a numbered copy of the analysis was forwarded . Having sold these to the number of 7000 or more , the defendant professed to have a drawing at his
own office , at which , of course , none of the public were admitted . A drawing list was then published , showing the winning numbers . The police were instructed to buy a copy of the analysis , and it so happened that in one case an officer was found to possess a winning number , but , instead of receiving the money , applied for five copies of the analysis , which were not forwarded . In another case an
officer was the possessor of a winning number , and was entitled to ios ., which he did not receive , and upon application found that the defendant had gone into the country . The scheme was nothing more nor less than a distribution of money by lottery of the very worst description . Evidence
was given by the officer who purchased the copies , and Air . Poland stated that the defendant had been prosecuted at this court for similar offences and fined /" ioo . Sir James Ingham lined the defendant £ 25 on three summonses , and , in default of distress , ordered him to bc imprisoned for nine months .
VVe hope all our readers will note the remarks of Air . Poland and the decision of Sir James Ingham . This communique is intended also in its measure to warn all who take part in Masonic sweeps and lotteries that these proceedings are equally illegal , and may be as easily proceeded against in police courts . \ Ve trust that many worthy brethren of ours in the metropolis and provinces will take a friendly hint and act accordingly for their reputation and safety .
Consecration Of The Stanmore Chapter, No. 1549.
CONSECRATION OF THE STANMORE CHAPTER , No . 1549 .
The Stanmore Chapter , No . 1 549 , was consecrated on Wednesday last at the Abercorn Arms , Stanmore , by Comps . H . C . Levander , P . Z ., Prov . G . H . Middx ., as AI . E . Z . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z ., Prov . G . Treasurer Aliddx ., as H . ; and James Terry , P . Z ., Prov . G . D . C . Herts , as J . The list of companions present at the ceremony were
Comps . G . Tidcombe , H . Lovegrove , T . J . Maidwell , John B . King , John Aliddleton , John E . Dawson , Prov . G . S . E . Herts , 404 ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . G . S . E . Middx ., 142 ; H . C . Levander , Prov . G . H . Middx . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . Standard B . ; James Terry , Z ., Highgate , 1366 , P . G . D . C . Herts ; Charles Challen Royal Pavilion ,
, Brighton , 315 ; F . H . Wilson lies , M . D ., Watford , 404 , P . Z . and Treasurer , P . G . H . ; E . J . F . Bell , Duke of Connaught , 1524 ; G . C Nissens , Dobie , 889 ; H . Sadler , Z ., Temperance , 1 G 9 ; Walter J . Green , Watford , 404 ; and Francis Honeywell , H . Dobie , SS 9 . Comp . H . A . Dubois acted as D . C
After the chapter had been formally opened and the petition and _ warrant read , Comp . James Terry , J ., delivered the oration , after whicli the ceremony of consecration and dedication was proceeded with and completed , the musical portion being rendered by Comps . Francis Honeywell , P . M . SSg , ^ P . G . O . Aliddx ., P . G . O . R . A . Surrey ; and Edwin J . F . Bell , Lodgeof Asaph , 1319 , Dukeof Connaught Chapter , 1324 . Comp . G . Tidcombe , P . M ., 1549 , was then
installed AI . E . Z , and Comp . H . Lovegrove , W . AL 1777 , as J . Comp . VV . Stephens , P . Z . SG 2 , 13 G 5 , and 14 S 9 , was to have been installed as H ., but on account of a recent serious domestic affliction he was unable to be present . The companions appointed to office were Comps . Charles Veal , S . IC ; T . J . Maidwell , P . S . ; King , ist A . S . ; and Aliddleton , Janitor . On the motion of Comp . H . LOVEGROVE , H ., seconded
b y Comp . TIDCOMBE , AI . E . Z ., Comps . Levander , Buss , I erry , and Dubois were elected honorary members of the chapter , together with a vote of thanks to them for performing the ceremony . Comp . Levander returned thanks . Names of joining members and of intending exaltees were afterwards given in , and the companions then closed the chapter and adjourned to banquet , which , with the dessert , was most tastefully supplied by Comp . Veal .
After banquet the toasts were proposed . In giving the toast of "The Grand '/ .., the Prince of Wales , " Comp . TIDCOMBE said the companions ought to be proud at having so good a Alason at the head of the glorious old Craft . When a man representing the Throne of England went down to Truro and laid a stone after the grand old fashion of Freemasons , in spite of the sneers of
some of the clergy , he must be a good Mason . He was sorry it had been said by some of the clergy that Alasons were not good enough people to lay that stone ; that they were better people . In reply he would say , " He that is without sin let him cast the first stone . " Comp . H . G . Buss , Past Std . Br ., replied to the toast of " The Grand Officers . "
Comp . H . C . LEVANDER , G . Treas . Aliddx ., replyingtothe toast of " The Prov . G . Officers , " and afterwards in responding to that of "The ConsecratingOfficers , " said that he and hiscolleagucswerevery pleased indeed tohave had theopportunity of being present at the consecration of a new chapter . He felt it a great honour , personally , that he had been called upon b y Sir Francis Burdett to attend as his deputy . At the same time , he craved forgiveness for any
shortcomings , as it was thc first time he had consecrated a chapter . The AI . E . Z . had said that the chief thing in Masonry was to do what ever had to be done with a good will and an earnest desire to do one's best . He had done so on that occasion . He was very much indebted indeed to Comp . Terry for the kind assistance he had given , because it was from him he had learned his duties . Comp . Terry was always ready to give such assistance whenever called upon ,
and the companions were indebted to Comp . Terry for whatever success had attended the day's proceedings . He ( Comp . Levander ) and the other Consecrating Officers felt honoured at being enrolled as honorary members of the . Stanmore Chapter , and he hoped it would in all times flourish . Under its present M . E . Z . he knew it would thrive and become a first-rate chapter of the Province of Aliddlesex , and he wished prosperity and health not only to the M . E . Z .
but to lhe members of the chapter collectively . He would now propose "The Health of the AI . E . Z . " Comp . Tidcombe had been well known in the Craft for many years , not only in the neighbourhood of Stanmore hut in other parts of the province and in London . He believed that the companions could not have chosen a worthier Alason or one more likely to promote the interests of the chapter to occupy the first chair in the first year of the chapter ' s
existence . He hoped for some few years to look back on this day as the first of a long series of years of prosperity to this chaptei * . which he had had the pleasure of consecrating . The chapter of course did not at present number a large roll of members , but they must remember that Rome was not built in a day , and it did not always argue for the welfare of a lodge or chapter that a great list should be offered on
the day of its consecration . Rather , perhaps , the contrary . He would much rather hear of a lodge or chapter being well founded on a few good foundation stones , brethren well known in the Craft and Royal Arch , who were certain to take an interest in the lodge or chapter they had joined , than Alasons who had joined for the sake of getting into office , and without real interest in the principles of Royal Arch Alasonry . He trusted that this chapter woultl take
care to admit into it those only who took the interest he had spoken of , and would eventually do honour to the choice of the companions who had elected them . The AI . E . Z . in acknowledging the toast , said : I thank Comp . Levander for the kind expressions he has used . I can only say , as I am quite a humble representative of that which I have undertaken 1 will endeavour now to do my best in that state of life to which God has called me . I believe I see some little good in what I have done to day .
I have always taken great interest in this neighbourhood . Thc neighbourhood of Stanmore is well known to historians , as well as artists , physcians , and the general public who study their health ; although it is not so familiar to Londoners as thc southern part of Aliddlesex . Amongst other historical records there is a spot on the Elstree side of Stanmore Common , called Crcsar ' s Fort , where Roman armlets and other objects have been often found , and where there are traces of a Roman barrow . The ancient Cassii ( whose capital was St . Albans ) had several conflicts