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Consecration Of The Centurion Lodge, No. 1718.
CONSECRATION OF THE CENTURION LODGE , No . 1718 .
On Wednesday the 31 st , ult ., a new lodge called "Thc Centurion" Loelge , No . 171 S , to be held at thc "London , " Fleet-street , for thc convenience of officers of thc Auxilliary Forces of thc City of London , was consecrated by the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , assisted
by the V . W . Bro . the Rev . Ambrose Wm . Hall , P . M . 416 , P . G . Chaplain and P . P . G . S . W ., Surrey , and Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary . The following brethren were also present : —The R . W . Bro . Lieut .-Gcncral Brownrigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master , Surrey ; V . W . Bro . Greenwood , P . G . Secretary , Surrey •, Bros . Majors Gant , ( P . M . S 90 , and 1362 ); and Williams , ( P . M .
1275 ); Bros . Captain S . B . Williams , and Dr . Sandwcll , all of thc 2 nd London Rifles ; Major Venn , P . M . 90 ; and Whitmqre , 3 rd London Rifles ; Captains Walker and Hicks , and Lieut . Holland , ist . Lonelon Rifles ; Capt . T . Daircs Sewell , ( P . M . 21 , and P . G . S . ) , Royal London Militia ; Bro . H . J . Green , P . M . 158 and 1275 ; Bro . Capt . N . W . Williams , W . M . 127 s ; Bro . C . W . Williams , S . W .
1275 ; Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; Bro . Griffin , P . M . 90 ; Bro . Rodday , No . 6 ; Bro . Henderson , 90 ; and several other brethren . The ceremony of consecration having been performed , Bro . Hervey installed Bro . Major Gant into the chair as first W . M ., who invested Bro . Major Venn , S . W ., and Bro . Capt . T . B . Williams , J . W ., and appointed and investeel
the other officers . The brethren then retired to a banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . The usual patriotic and Masonic toasts , including " Success to the New Lodge , " having been g iven and duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast brought the business of the evening to an end .
A Noble Deed.
A NOBLE DEED .
The following statement of facts was communicated to me some years since by the Grand Lecturer of Connecticut , Bro . Chauncey R . Hatch . They occurred on Falkner ' s Island , about five miles off the shore opposite Guilford , Conn . Many rocky shoals are there , much Bv BRO . ROB MORRIS .
dreaded by mariners , and the lighthouse erected by government , is occupieel by Brooks anel his family , the lormer a member of St . Alban ' s Lodge , No . 38 , at Guilford . At the time of thc event narrated , the family consisteel of a wife and two daughters , the latter being only eight and ten years of age respectively . Bro . Brooks is known as a true-hearted Mason , full of
manly impulses and so faithful to his trust that he has been retained in his place during several administrations . It is true that upon thc inauguration of Mr . Lincoln , another man was substituted as a rewarel for political services ; but upon a strong presentation of facts Bro . Brooks was replaced . The following incident had much to do with his re-instalment .
A vessel had gone arhorc upon thc rocks , about half a mile from the island . The crew and the Captain ' s wife were in the rigging . A furious gale prevailed , and the destruction of the whole party appeared inevitable . Thc lighthouse keeper was compelled to remain with his light , or the safety of scores of other vessels might have been compromised . Mrs . Brooks was absent on shore anel no
persons were on the island with whom he could leave the house , save the two girls " . He lookcel at the poor , perishing creatures in plain view in the ligging of thc wrecked vessel . The sight was intolerable . Taking his chidren up into the lantern , he showed them how to keep thc lamps burning , and giving them what might have been a farewell kiss , hurried to the wreck at the imminent peril of his own life .
His exertions were successful , and all were saveel except an infant . To show thc violence of the gale , it is saiel that the long hair of the laely had become so entangled in the rigging that he was compelled to cut it away with his knife before she could be releaseel ; se > the brave keeper got the half-frozen company into his lighthouse , warmed , fed and sheltered them , and the memory of the good elecd constitutes a part of thc priceless treasures of Masonic history .
The two planets , Mars and Saturn , are gradually approaching each other , and on thc early morning of November 4 , they will be within 12 ' , and consequently can be observed together in a telescope with a moderatel y large field of view . On Wednesday last the Long Vacation ended , and on Friday thc Michaelmas sittings commence . On the first day of the sitting the Lord Chancellor will receive the Judges , who will afterwards proceed to Westminster Hall
in procession . The Gresham Lecturer in Divinity ( Dean of Chichester ) will lecture at Gresham College , Basinghallstrect , on Tuesday , Wednesday , Thurselay , and Friday ( 6 th , 7 th , 8 th , and 9 th November ) at 6 p . m . Thc subject of his lectures will be " St . Paul at Athens . " Last Sunday was " Hospital Sunday" at
Birmingham . The returns hitherto receivcel show a total of nearl y £ 2800 , which is about £ 200 below the corresponeling total last year , the falling off being generally attributeel to thc depression of trade and the collection recently made for the Indian Famine Fund .
One of the li ghthouse keepers named B . iyle , of the Longships Lighthouse , near the Laud ' s End , was washed off thc rock on Thursday last and drowned . News was only ascertained yesterelay by signalling , as the rough weather has prevented any communication with the lighthouse . Thc deceased was a young man , and unmarried .
Freemasonry In Kansas.
FREEMASONRY IN KANSAS .
The following letter appears in the Masonic Review for October . LEAVENWORTH , KAN . Sept . 7 , 1877 . EDITOR "MASONIC REVIEW . "—There are those among our brethren here who are disposed to take a discouraging view of the condition of Masonry , as well as every where
else . That too with perhaps some good reasons . But thc general condition of the different Masonic grand and subordinate bodies appears to be better than the average , and I believe there are not to be found in our eastern cities more zealous anel well-informed Masons than in these western cities . They have more opportunity for the putting into practice the tenets of the Order . Thc demands for
charity in these border western cities are large and frequent . Kansas City , Lawrence , Leavenworth , Topeka are all railroad centres , and in such positions that they catch more stragglers—more dead broke brethren—from either direction than any other cities on the Continent . At these points travellers from the East wanting to continue West , and from the West who must be sent on East , find
themselves compelled to appeal to the Masonic bodies for assistance , and it is always rendereel when deserved . In this way our brethren are heavily taxed , anel no doubt in a large proportion of cases aid is given to unworthy tramps . I would suggest to the relief committee of these cities that they use the telegraph in case of all applicants . A few dollars spent in this way often saves a deal of money ,
and the lodges from imposition . At Kansas City , I met with Bro . John H . Brown , Gr . Sec . of Kan . He is a capital good fellow whom you have perhaps met . Thc universal objection to John Brown by his intimate friends is that he don't talk enough , otherwise he is the most popular man in the Fraternity . At Lawrence , Bros . Linelsay and Steele showeel mc
courtesies , anil afforded mc thc best opportunities for seeing the sights and personal enjoyments . The notabilities of this place wcre absent , so I coulel not pay them my com . pliments . I had the pleasure last night of meeting with the brethren of Hiram Lodge of this city , also of seeing through the new Masonic Hall which is
occupied by Lodges No . 2 , ( Leavenworth ) , and No . 10 , ( King Solomon ) and by the Charier , Council , and Commanelery . I cannot give you a description of thc loelge-rooms anil commandery-rooms that woulel give you an aelcquatc idea e > f them . They are superb , not only as to decorations , frescoing , painting , etc ., but for convenient arrangement of the rooms raid all the first-class
appointments for work in all the bodies , and cannot be excelled anywhere . To give you some idea of thc luxurious style in which they are fitted up , the carpets alone cost 3202 elols . Thc other outfits , furniture , painting , etc ., adeled to the carpets , run thc cost of thc rooms to between five and six thousand elollars . The commandery has an elegant banquet room , and a
silver service for sixty Sir Knights . From these items you get some idea of the splendour of the rooms , anil also of the liberality of Leavenworth Masons . Their charity is as large as their liberality , and no worthy appeal is ever maele to them in vain . One of the most popular men in the Kansas brotherhood isDwight Byington , General ticket agent at the Union Depot , a man full of business and genial manner , anel at present Granel High
Priest of the Grand Chapter , and Grand Captain General of the Grand Commandery of Kansas . Bro . E . T . Carr , G . Sec . of thc Grand Chapter , also lives at Leavenworth , and is highly esteemeel by all . I regretted not meeting him , especially as I bore a letter to him from that prince of good fellows , Fred Webber . Christian Beck , G . Treas , of all the Granel bodies of Kan ., also heads his letters at Leavenworth . Fraternally , BEN CHASE .
Some interesting discoveries have been made in connection with excavations which are being conducted under the auspices of the archaeologists of Sheffield and Rotherham in a cornfield which now occupies the site of an olel Roman camp , about a mile from the latter town . A road 21 ft . wide , and running due north and south through the camp , has been uncovered . On the west of
this the founelations of a square building , measuring 73 ft . each way , have been laid bare . The walls , 3 ft . thick , are found standiug to the height of from ift . to 3 ft . 6 in . Numerous short buttresses occur at intervals along the sides , thc bases of six columns of an eastern portico have also been found . At the north-west corner of the building , there h ive been disinterred the remains of a hypocaust , and at
the south-east angle of the camp a well , surrounded by thc foundations of a circular tower with walls 8 ft . thick , has been fouinl . After being cleared to the depth of 12 ft ., water became so abundant that operations were for a time suspeneled . Of the pottery that has been found during the excavations , the articles of most interest consist of several inscribed tiles bearing the stamp C : HII . j ( Cohors quarto
Gallorum ); a mortarium , or bowl of light brown earthenware , with potters' marks on the rim and a lip or spout , I 3 ain . in diameter and 3 'in . eleep . There have also been discovered in unglazed black ware a vase and a curiously grooved saucer-shaped article , fin . in diameter , the outer hollow being p ierced with holes , which is supposed to have been thc cover of an incense vase .
As the congregation in Stirchley Church , Shropshire , were assembling on Sunday morning , the church suddenly parted down the side walls , as well as across thc ceiling anil roof , causing thc greatest consternation . The quaint olel church , dedicated to St . James , was built in the year 1100 , anil consequently over 700 years old . —Globe .
The night of meeting of the Union Waterloo Lodge of Instruction has been altered from Friday to Thursday evenings .
The Young Princes On Board The " Britannia."
THE YOUNG PRINCES ON BOARD THE " BRITANNIA . "
Princes Albert Victor and George , the sons of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , having the characteristic British liking for a seafaring life , have just commenced their professional studies on board H . M . S . " Britannia " which is now stationeel at Dartmouth . The vessel is used as an academy or college for naval cadets , and the young
princes are in no way privileged above their fellow students except in being accommodated with private apartments which have been especially fitted up for them in the poop of the vessel . The ages of the cadets vary from thirteen to sixteen , and the daily routine of their lif 0 is as follows : —They rise at 6 . 30 a . m ., winter and summer alike , anil , after taking a morning
bath and drilling from 7 . 15 to 8 o'clock , assemble for prayers and breakfast . At 8 . 45 the muster roll is called over , and the rest of the forenoon is devoteel to stud y . They dine at 12 . 15 , after which they have an hour on shore , and then resume stuely at 4 p . m ., when they again go ashore to indulge in cricket or other games until 6 . 30 , when they return on board to tea , which is served at seven
o ' clock . This is followed by another hour's tuition , and is followed by prayer , anel retire to rest at g . 30 . Their diet is of a liberal and wholesome kind , the menu being varied on certain days of the week , anil such little luxuries as blancmange , jellies , Sec , appearing on thc table on Sundays . The private apartments of the young Princes are fitted up and furnished in a very plain but
comfortable manner , the statement that their decoration cost ^ 2000 being of course an absurd exaggeration . The young Princes , who arc now in their fourteenth and fifteenth years , joined the " Britannia" on Thursday last week , having been taken down to Dartmouth by the Prince of Wales himself , who was cordially welcomed b y thc inhabitants anil corporation of the town , and who
remained the- guest of Captain Fairfax until the following day . The town was gaily decorated eluring the day , and brilliantly illuminated' at night . The uniform worn by the "Britannia" caelets is of thc usual Navy blue , with buttons and capbands of gold . The Royal caJcts are shown no special favour in consequence of their
rank , but have been placeel in the starboard watch and in the lowest class , from which they will rise like their fellow students , with greater or less rapidity , according to the progress which they may make in their studies . That they may be successful in those studies , and one day become distinguished members of the profession they have chosen , must be thc fervent hope of every loyal British heart .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .
For the Week ending Friday , November 9 , 1877 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Encampments , Conclaves , kc , of any change in place or day of meeting .
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 3 . Gen . Com ., Boys' Scheiol , at 4 . Loelge 142 , St Thomas's , Cannon-st . Hot . „ 1559 , New Cross , New Cross Hall , Lewisham-rd . „ 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tav ., Alelersgate-st . „ 1022 , Rose , S . M . H . Chap . 1185 , Lewis , King ' s Arms Hot ., We > od Green .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rel . Eccleston , Grosvcnor Club , Ebury-square , S . W . Percy , 113 , Southgate-road , N .
MONDAY , NOVEMBER 3 . Lodge 12 , Fortitude & 01 d Cumberland , Leadenhall-st . ,, 25 , Robert Burns , F . M . H . „ 72 , Royal Jubilee , Anelcrton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 144 , St . Luke's , Mason ' s Hall , Basinghall-st . ,, 188 , Joppa , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . ,, 256 , Unions , F . M . H . ,, 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H .
,, 1610 , Northern Bar , F . M . H . ,, 16 5 6 , Wolsey , White Hart Hot ., Hampton Court . „ 166 9 , Royal Leopold , S . M . H . „ 1670 , Adclphi , 4 , Adelphi Terrace , Strand . Mark Lodge , 139 , Paiimure , Balham Hot ., Balbam .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden Town . Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-cnd-road . St . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford .
Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amhcrst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . West Smithfield , New Market Hot ., West Smithfield . Leopold , Woolpack Tavern , Bermondsey-st . London Masonic Club , at 101 , Queen Victoria-st . E . C 2 nd and 4 th Monday every month , at 6 o'clock .
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 0 . Colonial Board , at 3 . Lodge 7 , Royal York of Perseverance , F . M . H . „ 9 , Albiem , F . M . H . „ 101 , Temple , Ship anil Turtle , Leadeiiha ! l-sr .
„ 172 , Old Concord , F . M . H . „ 217 , Stability , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 765 , St . James's , Bridge House Hot . „ 1261 , Golden Rule , Regent M . H ., Air-st ., W . „ 1298 , Royal Standard , WellmgtonClub , Upper-st . IN .
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Consecration Of The Centurion Lodge, No. 1718.
CONSECRATION OF THE CENTURION LODGE , No . 1718 .
On Wednesday the 31 st , ult ., a new lodge called "Thc Centurion" Loelge , No . 171 S , to be held at thc "London , " Fleet-street , for thc convenience of officers of thc Auxilliary Forces of thc City of London , was consecrated by the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , assisted
by the V . W . Bro . the Rev . Ambrose Wm . Hall , P . M . 416 , P . G . Chaplain and P . P . G . S . W ., Surrey , and Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary . The following brethren were also present : —The R . W . Bro . Lieut .-Gcncral Brownrigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master , Surrey ; V . W . Bro . Greenwood , P . G . Secretary , Surrey •, Bros . Majors Gant , ( P . M . S 90 , and 1362 ); and Williams , ( P . M .
1275 ); Bros . Captain S . B . Williams , and Dr . Sandwcll , all of thc 2 nd London Rifles ; Major Venn , P . M . 90 ; and Whitmqre , 3 rd London Rifles ; Captains Walker and Hicks , and Lieut . Holland , ist . Lonelon Rifles ; Capt . T . Daircs Sewell , ( P . M . 21 , and P . G . S . ) , Royal London Militia ; Bro . H . J . Green , P . M . 158 and 1275 ; Bro . Capt . N . W . Williams , W . M . 127 s ; Bro . C . W . Williams , S . W .
1275 ; Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; Bro . Griffin , P . M . 90 ; Bro . Rodday , No . 6 ; Bro . Henderson , 90 ; and several other brethren . The ceremony of consecration having been performed , Bro . Hervey installed Bro . Major Gant into the chair as first W . M ., who invested Bro . Major Venn , S . W ., and Bro . Capt . T . B . Williams , J . W ., and appointed and investeel
the other officers . The brethren then retired to a banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . The usual patriotic and Masonic toasts , including " Success to the New Lodge , " having been g iven and duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast brought the business of the evening to an end .
A Noble Deed.
A NOBLE DEED .
The following statement of facts was communicated to me some years since by the Grand Lecturer of Connecticut , Bro . Chauncey R . Hatch . They occurred on Falkner ' s Island , about five miles off the shore opposite Guilford , Conn . Many rocky shoals are there , much Bv BRO . ROB MORRIS .
dreaded by mariners , and the lighthouse erected by government , is occupieel by Brooks anel his family , the lormer a member of St . Alban ' s Lodge , No . 38 , at Guilford . At the time of thc event narrated , the family consisteel of a wife and two daughters , the latter being only eight and ten years of age respectively . Bro . Brooks is known as a true-hearted Mason , full of
manly impulses and so faithful to his trust that he has been retained in his place during several administrations . It is true that upon thc inauguration of Mr . Lincoln , another man was substituted as a rewarel for political services ; but upon a strong presentation of facts Bro . Brooks was replaced . The following incident had much to do with his re-instalment .
A vessel had gone arhorc upon thc rocks , about half a mile from the island . The crew and the Captain ' s wife were in the rigging . A furious gale prevailed , and the destruction of the whole party appeared inevitable . Thc lighthouse keeper was compelled to remain with his light , or the safety of scores of other vessels might have been compromised . Mrs . Brooks was absent on shore anel no
persons were on the island with whom he could leave the house , save the two girls " . He lookcel at the poor , perishing creatures in plain view in the ligging of thc wrecked vessel . The sight was intolerable . Taking his chidren up into the lantern , he showed them how to keep thc lamps burning , and giving them what might have been a farewell kiss , hurried to the wreck at the imminent peril of his own life .
His exertions were successful , and all were saveel except an infant . To show thc violence of the gale , it is saiel that the long hair of the laely had become so entangled in the rigging that he was compelled to cut it away with his knife before she could be releaseel ; se > the brave keeper got the half-frozen company into his lighthouse , warmed , fed and sheltered them , and the memory of the good elecd constitutes a part of thc priceless treasures of Masonic history .
The two planets , Mars and Saturn , are gradually approaching each other , and on thc early morning of November 4 , they will be within 12 ' , and consequently can be observed together in a telescope with a moderatel y large field of view . On Wednesday last the Long Vacation ended , and on Friday thc Michaelmas sittings commence . On the first day of the sitting the Lord Chancellor will receive the Judges , who will afterwards proceed to Westminster Hall
in procession . The Gresham Lecturer in Divinity ( Dean of Chichester ) will lecture at Gresham College , Basinghallstrect , on Tuesday , Wednesday , Thurselay , and Friday ( 6 th , 7 th , 8 th , and 9 th November ) at 6 p . m . Thc subject of his lectures will be " St . Paul at Athens . " Last Sunday was " Hospital Sunday" at
Birmingham . The returns hitherto receivcel show a total of nearl y £ 2800 , which is about £ 200 below the corresponeling total last year , the falling off being generally attributeel to thc depression of trade and the collection recently made for the Indian Famine Fund .
One of the li ghthouse keepers named B . iyle , of the Longships Lighthouse , near the Laud ' s End , was washed off thc rock on Thursday last and drowned . News was only ascertained yesterelay by signalling , as the rough weather has prevented any communication with the lighthouse . Thc deceased was a young man , and unmarried .
Freemasonry In Kansas.
FREEMASONRY IN KANSAS .
The following letter appears in the Masonic Review for October . LEAVENWORTH , KAN . Sept . 7 , 1877 . EDITOR "MASONIC REVIEW . "—There are those among our brethren here who are disposed to take a discouraging view of the condition of Masonry , as well as every where
else . That too with perhaps some good reasons . But thc general condition of the different Masonic grand and subordinate bodies appears to be better than the average , and I believe there are not to be found in our eastern cities more zealous anel well-informed Masons than in these western cities . They have more opportunity for the putting into practice the tenets of the Order . Thc demands for
charity in these border western cities are large and frequent . Kansas City , Lawrence , Leavenworth , Topeka are all railroad centres , and in such positions that they catch more stragglers—more dead broke brethren—from either direction than any other cities on the Continent . At these points travellers from the East wanting to continue West , and from the West who must be sent on East , find
themselves compelled to appeal to the Masonic bodies for assistance , and it is always rendereel when deserved . In this way our brethren are heavily taxed , anel no doubt in a large proportion of cases aid is given to unworthy tramps . I would suggest to the relief committee of these cities that they use the telegraph in case of all applicants . A few dollars spent in this way often saves a deal of money ,
and the lodges from imposition . At Kansas City , I met with Bro . John H . Brown , Gr . Sec . of Kan . He is a capital good fellow whom you have perhaps met . Thc universal objection to John Brown by his intimate friends is that he don't talk enough , otherwise he is the most popular man in the Fraternity . At Lawrence , Bros . Linelsay and Steele showeel mc
courtesies , anil afforded mc thc best opportunities for seeing the sights and personal enjoyments . The notabilities of this place wcre absent , so I coulel not pay them my com . pliments . I had the pleasure last night of meeting with the brethren of Hiram Lodge of this city , also of seeing through the new Masonic Hall which is
occupied by Lodges No . 2 , ( Leavenworth ) , and No . 10 , ( King Solomon ) and by the Charier , Council , and Commanelery . I cannot give you a description of thc loelge-rooms anil commandery-rooms that woulel give you an aelcquatc idea e > f them . They are superb , not only as to decorations , frescoing , painting , etc ., but for convenient arrangement of the rooms raid all the first-class
appointments for work in all the bodies , and cannot be excelled anywhere . To give you some idea of thc luxurious style in which they are fitted up , the carpets alone cost 3202 elols . Thc other outfits , furniture , painting , etc ., adeled to the carpets , run thc cost of thc rooms to between five and six thousand elollars . The commandery has an elegant banquet room , and a
silver service for sixty Sir Knights . From these items you get some idea of the splendour of the rooms , anil also of the liberality of Leavenworth Masons . Their charity is as large as their liberality , and no worthy appeal is ever maele to them in vain . One of the most popular men in the Kansas brotherhood isDwight Byington , General ticket agent at the Union Depot , a man full of business and genial manner , anel at present Granel High
Priest of the Grand Chapter , and Grand Captain General of the Grand Commandery of Kansas . Bro . E . T . Carr , G . Sec . of thc Grand Chapter , also lives at Leavenworth , and is highly esteemeel by all . I regretted not meeting him , especially as I bore a letter to him from that prince of good fellows , Fred Webber . Christian Beck , G . Treas , of all the Granel bodies of Kan ., also heads his letters at Leavenworth . Fraternally , BEN CHASE .
Some interesting discoveries have been made in connection with excavations which are being conducted under the auspices of the archaeologists of Sheffield and Rotherham in a cornfield which now occupies the site of an olel Roman camp , about a mile from the latter town . A road 21 ft . wide , and running due north and south through the camp , has been uncovered . On the west of
this the founelations of a square building , measuring 73 ft . each way , have been laid bare . The walls , 3 ft . thick , are found standiug to the height of from ift . to 3 ft . 6 in . Numerous short buttresses occur at intervals along the sides , thc bases of six columns of an eastern portico have also been found . At the north-west corner of the building , there h ive been disinterred the remains of a hypocaust , and at
the south-east angle of the camp a well , surrounded by thc foundations of a circular tower with walls 8 ft . thick , has been fouinl . After being cleared to the depth of 12 ft ., water became so abundant that operations were for a time suspeneled . Of the pottery that has been found during the excavations , the articles of most interest consist of several inscribed tiles bearing the stamp C : HII . j ( Cohors quarto
Gallorum ); a mortarium , or bowl of light brown earthenware , with potters' marks on the rim and a lip or spout , I 3 ain . in diameter and 3 'in . eleep . There have also been discovered in unglazed black ware a vase and a curiously grooved saucer-shaped article , fin . in diameter , the outer hollow being p ierced with holes , which is supposed to have been thc cover of an incense vase .
As the congregation in Stirchley Church , Shropshire , were assembling on Sunday morning , the church suddenly parted down the side walls , as well as across thc ceiling anil roof , causing thc greatest consternation . The quaint olel church , dedicated to St . James , was built in the year 1100 , anil consequently over 700 years old . —Globe .
The night of meeting of the Union Waterloo Lodge of Instruction has been altered from Friday to Thursday evenings .
The Young Princes On Board The " Britannia."
THE YOUNG PRINCES ON BOARD THE " BRITANNIA . "
Princes Albert Victor and George , the sons of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , having the characteristic British liking for a seafaring life , have just commenced their professional studies on board H . M . S . " Britannia " which is now stationeel at Dartmouth . The vessel is used as an academy or college for naval cadets , and the young
princes are in no way privileged above their fellow students except in being accommodated with private apartments which have been especially fitted up for them in the poop of the vessel . The ages of the cadets vary from thirteen to sixteen , and the daily routine of their lif 0 is as follows : —They rise at 6 . 30 a . m ., winter and summer alike , anil , after taking a morning
bath and drilling from 7 . 15 to 8 o'clock , assemble for prayers and breakfast . At 8 . 45 the muster roll is called over , and the rest of the forenoon is devoteel to stud y . They dine at 12 . 15 , after which they have an hour on shore , and then resume stuely at 4 p . m ., when they again go ashore to indulge in cricket or other games until 6 . 30 , when they return on board to tea , which is served at seven
o ' clock . This is followed by another hour's tuition , and is followed by prayer , anel retire to rest at g . 30 . Their diet is of a liberal and wholesome kind , the menu being varied on certain days of the week , anil such little luxuries as blancmange , jellies , Sec , appearing on thc table on Sundays . The private apartments of the young Princes are fitted up and furnished in a very plain but
comfortable manner , the statement that their decoration cost ^ 2000 being of course an absurd exaggeration . The young Princes , who arc now in their fourteenth and fifteenth years , joined the " Britannia" on Thursday last week , having been taken down to Dartmouth by the Prince of Wales himself , who was cordially welcomed b y thc inhabitants anil corporation of the town , and who
remained the- guest of Captain Fairfax until the following day . The town was gaily decorated eluring the day , and brilliantly illuminated' at night . The uniform worn by the "Britannia" caelets is of thc usual Navy blue , with buttons and capbands of gold . The Royal caJcts are shown no special favour in consequence of their
rank , but have been placeel in the starboard watch and in the lowest class , from which they will rise like their fellow students , with greater or less rapidity , according to the progress which they may make in their studies . That they may be successful in those studies , and one day become distinguished members of the profession they have chosen , must be thc fervent hope of every loyal British heart .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .
For the Week ending Friday , November 9 , 1877 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Encampments , Conclaves , kc , of any change in place or day of meeting .
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 3 . Gen . Com ., Boys' Scheiol , at 4 . Loelge 142 , St Thomas's , Cannon-st . Hot . „ 1559 , New Cross , New Cross Hall , Lewisham-rd . „ 1572 , Carnarvon , Albion Tav ., Alelersgate-st . „ 1022 , Rose , S . M . H . Chap . 1185 , Lewis , King ' s Arms Hot ., We > od Green .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rel . Eccleston , Grosvcnor Club , Ebury-square , S . W . Percy , 113 , Southgate-road , N .
MONDAY , NOVEMBER 3 . Lodge 12 , Fortitude & 01 d Cumberland , Leadenhall-st . ,, 25 , Robert Burns , F . M . H . „ 72 , Royal Jubilee , Anelcrton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 144 , St . Luke's , Mason ' s Hall , Basinghall-st . ,, 188 , Joppa , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . ,, 256 , Unions , F . M . H . ,, 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H .
,, 1610 , Northern Bar , F . M . H . ,, 16 5 6 , Wolsey , White Hart Hot ., Hampton Court . „ 166 9 , Royal Leopold , S . M . H . „ 1670 , Adclphi , 4 , Adelphi Terrace , Strand . Mark Lodge , 139 , Paiimure , Balham Hot ., Balbam .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden Town . Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-cnd-road . St . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st . Wellington , White Swan , Deptford .
Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amhcrst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . West Smithfield , New Market Hot ., West Smithfield . Leopold , Woolpack Tavern , Bermondsey-st . London Masonic Club , at 101 , Queen Victoria-st . E . C 2 nd and 4 th Monday every month , at 6 o'clock .
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 0 . Colonial Board , at 3 . Lodge 7 , Royal York of Perseverance , F . M . H . „ 9 , Albiem , F . M . H . „ 101 , Temple , Ship anil Turtle , Leadeiiha ! l-sr .
„ 172 , Old Concord , F . M . H . „ 217 , Stability , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 765 , St . James's , Bridge House Hot . „ 1261 , Golden Rule , Regent M . H ., Air-st ., W . „ 1298 , Royal Standard , WellmgtonClub , Upper-st . IN .