Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

Bro . John P . Fearfield will be installed W . M . at the first annual festival of the Fearfield Lodge , No . 2224 , at Long Eaton , on Wednesday next . At a meeting of the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , No . 15 S 9 , held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , in last week , it vvas stated that the Lord Mayor had expressed his great gratification at the very delightful

evening spent with this lodge at the above hotel on the 24 th ult ., and at which he , with the Sheriffs , Under-Sheriffs , and Grand Lodge Officers , vvere entertained at a banquet given in honour of his lordship . Bro . Beningfield , the Immediate Past Master ( in the absence of Bro . R . H . Clemow , W . M ., who was not present through

illness ) , proposed the following resolution : " That the best thanks are due , and are hereby given , to Bro . David R . Lowe , Secretary , and to Bro . Wellsman , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies , for the excellent manner in which all the arrangements were carried out by them , and which conduced so largely to the success of the most notable night in the history of the lodge . " The voting was unanimous .

Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips and Mrs . Philips sailed in the Kaisar-i-Hind , on Thursday , for India , Ceylon , & c , and will be absent until the spring . The installation of W . M . of the Weald of Kent Lodge , No . 1854 , vvas held , on the 24 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Tenterden . Bro . R . Fuggle was installed W . M ., the ceremony being performed by . Bro . G . F . Varty , P . M .

The following were appointed to the various offices : Bros . Capt . Tylden-Pattenson , I . P . M . ; W . B . Maca , S . W . ; A . W . Smith , J . W . ; G . W . Connold , Treas . ; W . E . Manby , P . M ., P . P . A . G . S ., Sec ; H . Lavence , P . M ., S . D . ; and C Spilsted , P . M ., J . D . Bros . VV . E . Elliott , P . M ., P . G . D . C , P . J . G . W . ; and J . fS . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., vvere present , as also brethren from the Invicta and

Wellington Lodges . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Ranelagh Lodge of Instruction at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , on Friday , the pth instant , under the Preceptorship of Bro . James Sims , P . M ., assisted by many highly esteemed Preceptors and brethren . Secretary , Bro . D . S . Long .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Zetland , Bro . Lord and Lady Charles Beresford , and Bro . Christopher Sykes , M . P ., have been among the visitors entertained by the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry at Wynyard Park , Stockton-on-Tees , during the present week . On Monday next the hunting season in the neighbourhood of Bro . the Earl of Zetland ' s seat , Aske Hall , will commence .

Bro . Lord Mayor Sir P . De Keyser has contributed £ 50 to the building fund of the new French Hospital about to be erected in Shaftesbury-avenue . A deputation from the National Rifle Association waited on the Secretary of State for War on Tuesday , for the purpos-e of invoking the assistance of the Government in the acquirement of land near London for the future

annual prize meetings of the Volunteers . The Earl of Wemyss , who vvas accompanied by Bro . the Earl of Wharncliffe and other members of the Council of the Association , stated full particulars as to the various sites which had been suggested for the New Wimbledon , and the Secretary of State was desired to take these matters into his consideration , and give his answer at some future time .

The Financial News gives the following particulars of the Newport Pagnell Church Institute and Masonic Hall Company , Limited : Registered by Waterlow Brothers and Layton , Birchin-lane , E . C , with a capital of £ 600 , in £ 1 shares . Object , the acquiring by purchase , upon the terms stated in an agreement dated October 15 th , 18 S 8 , and made between Thomas Taylor for and on behalf of the

Newport Pagnell Masonic Hall Company , Limited , on the one part , and the Rev . Charles Macmahon Ottley , Frederick James Taylor , and John Robert Wilmer , trustees for and on behalf of the intended Newport Pagnell Church Institute and Masonic Hall Company , Limited , of the other part ;

the buildings , grounds , and premises situate in Silver-street , Newport Pagnell , Bucks , now used as a Masonic Hall and Church Institute , and the acquiring , by purchase or lease , land in the parish of Newport Pagnell aforesaid , of any tenure , with or without buildings thereon , or any share or shares , interest or interests , in such lands .

An anonymous donor has forwarded . £ 500 to the fund for maintaining the cruising hospital ships of the Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen . Bro . Wolf Joel , of the Peace and Harmony Lodge , Detoispan , the famous diamond merchant of

Kimberley , and Chairman of the De Beers Mining Company , recently stated on oath in the Supreme Court , at a recent trial in which he was plaintiff , that he turned over £ 2 , 000 , 000 a month . —The Barberton Herald and Transvaal Mining Mail . PRESENTATION TO A ROYAL ARCH MASON . —

A meeting of St . Michael ' s Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons was held at the Corn Exchange , Sittingbourne , last week , when a very handsome founder's jewel , of chaste design , was presented to Comp . J . M . Goldfinch ( Mayor ° f Faversham ) , as a mark of very high esteem and regard , and in recognition of his services as the first M . E . Z . of the chapter . The presentation vvas made on behalf of the

members by the present Z ., Comp . Horatio Ward , and acknowledged by the recipient in suitable terms . The latter vvas afterwards entertained at a banquet , when his health was cordially drunk . The Electric Lig ht in its vast superiority to gas and all other forms of artificial light , is an apt illustration of

the _ position which '" Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy " maintains in comparison with all other Liqueurs , in its perfection of rich fruity flavour . Comforting in cold feather . Sold everywhere . Be sure and ask for Grant ' s . T . Grant and Sons , Maidstone . Makers also of the nonalcoholic wine "Morella , " and of the delicious "Morella Marmalade . " Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . the Rev . Canon Portal , Past Grand Chaplain of England , will preach , on Sunday morning , Nov . 4 th , at St . George's , Hanover-square , in aid of the National Society . Bros , the Marquis of Hartington , A- Akers-Douglas , and the Right Hon . Hugh C E . Childers were

among the Members of Parliament who addressed political meetings held at various localities on Monday evening . Bro , W . Kuhe , Past G . Org ., will give his next evening concert at the Dome , Royal Pavilion , Brighton , to-day ( Friday ) Madame Albani , Mddle . Trebelli , and Miss Kuhe being among the principal artistes who will perform on the occasion .

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the naval and military defence of the country , of which Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., is chairman , will reassemble on Thursday , the Sth instant , when it is expected the evidence of Bro . General Lord Wolseley will be taken . ST . JOHN ' KILWINNING LODGE , NO . 173 ( S . C . )—A most enjoyable entertainment took place ,

under the auspices of this lodge , in the Artillery Hall , Largs , on the evening of Friday , the 26 th ult . There was a good [ audience , and Bro . Alex . Fraser , R . W . M ., occupied the chair . The entertainment consisted of an excellent concert , to which the following ladies and gentlemen contributed songs and recitations : Misses Armour and Paterson , and Mr . Dunlop Hunter and Mr . J . Stewart , and

Bros . A . Houston , W . M'Arthur , J . J . Littell , and H . M'Cooli . At the close of the concert several of the brethren , who so kindly assisted with the entertainment , were affiliated to the lodge , Bro . John Atkinson , R . W . M . of the lodge , performing the affiliation ceremony . The Princess of Wales and the Princesses Louise ,

Victoria , and Maud arrived from Marlborough House at Sandringham on Saturday last for the winter season . On Friday , the gth inst ., the Prince of Wales , who was born on the gth November , 1 S 41 , will complete his 47 th year , and the anniversary will be celebrated with the customary rejoicings in London and at Windsor and Sandringham .

The Prince of Wales from Marlborough House , and the Princess of Wales and their three daughters from Sandringham , visited the Alexandra Palace on Tuesday , for the purpose of witnessing Baldwin ' s descent from his balloon with a parachute . An altitude of 5000 feet was attained , and then Baldwin dropped and accomplished his descent with perfect safety . The Prince and Princess warmly

congratulated the professor on his successful performance . " A PERFECTLY LAWFUL 'LODGE . "—P . G . M . Bro . Josiah H . Drummond , in his report on correspondence to the Grand Lodge of Maine , for 1 S 88 , says ot the first organised lodge on the continent of America—St . John's Lodge , Philadelphia , whose records begin in 1731 : — " We maintain that , as the Masonic law then vvas , this

lodge was a perfectly lawful lodge , and its work regular work . " In other words , he agrees with Bros . Gould , Hughan , and others ; and yet he holds that it was " a voluntary lodge , without written authority . " We believe , however , that it will yet be proved , to the satisfaction of Bro . Drummond , that this lodge vvas warranted by Provincial Grand Master Bro . Daniel Coxe . —Keystone .

Bro . William Kelly , Past Provincial Crrand Master of Leicestershire and Rutland , who , 47 years ago , filled the chair of W . M . in St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester , and who is again its Master this year , will celebrate the 50 th anniversary of his initiation into Masonry and membership of the lodge at a regular meeting on Wednesday next , when he will read an address , entitled ,

"Fifty Years' Masonic Reminiscences . " Few brethren have been privileged to retain an unbroken connection with their mother lodge for half a century , and fewer still have worked so laboriously in the interests of their lodge and province as the popular P . P . G . Master of Leicestershire and Rutland . Bro . Kelly ' s reminiscences are certain to be interesting and instructive , and we congratulate both the W . M . and his lodge on the happy event .

It is officially announced that the following illustrious personages will be present at the approaching festivities at Copenhagen in celebration of the King of Denmark ' s Jubilee : The Czarewitch , the Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria , the Crown Prince Gustave of Sweden and Norway , and Prince Henry of Prussia . The Crown Prince of Greece is also expected , and it is thought probable that the Prince of Wales will likewise be there .

The Nottingham Daily Express is responsible for the following : "It may be news to some people to learn that in the Masonic world there is a total abstinence party so strong that in a London lodge they have excluded , and it is said intend to exclude , from office all members who are not total abstainers . A senior member of the lodge has been displaced already , and a great trial of strength takes place next month on the election of Master . "

The Lady Mayoress will hold her last reception at the Mansion House on Tuesday next between the hours of three and five in the afternoon . We understand that the " Winter Exhibition " will be opened at Olympia—the site of the recent Irish Exhibition—on the ist December . Great attractions are promised .

OF THE SO-CALLED PAST MASTER ' S DEGREE . — P . G . M . Bro . the Rev . Henry Vehslage , of New Jersey , very truly says : " In connection with all that has been said on this subject , it may be permitted to a novice to suggest that the greater part of this controversy would have been avoided by a better choice of terms , which would exclude the idea of a 'degree , ' and regard the matter as a

ceremony adjunct to the installation of the W . M . " That is precisely what it is in Pennsylvania and what it should be everywhere . —Keystone . HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT . —Go where you may , in every country and in all ciimes persons will be found who have a ready word of praise for this Ointment . For chaps , chafes , scalds , bruises , and sprains , it is an invaluable remedy ; for bad legs , bad breasts , and

piles it may be continently relied upon for effecting a sound and permanent cure . In cases of putFcd ankles , erysipelas , and rheumatism , Holloway's Ointment gives the greatest comfort by reducing the inflammation , cooling the blood , soothing the nerves , adjusting the circulation , and expelling the impurities . This Ointment should have a place in every nursery . It will cure all those manifold skin affections which , originating in childhood , gain strength with the child's growth .

Masonic And General Tidings

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire will be held on Friday , the 16 th jnst . The Right Hon . Lord Hardwicke , P . G . M ., will preside . Bro . Mostyn T . Pigott , who , as I . G ., assisted at the consecration of the Rye Lodge , does not , as stated in our last week ' s issue , belong to the Province of Surrey , but is a member of the Apollo University Lodge , and is this year the P . G . Organist of Oxfordshire . He is the son of Bro . Dr . R . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ., P . A . G . D . of C

The Prince of Wales concluded his visit to the Queen at Balmoral on Monday , and returned to town . On Tuesday , Prince Albert Victor of Wales opened a bazaar at York in aid of St . Stephen ' s Orphanage . The Hospital Saturday Fund for the present year will close on the 30 th of November .

OPENING OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT ROTHERHAM . — On Thursday evening , the 25 th ult ., a new Masonic Hall , situate in Dominie well-lane , Rotherham , vvas opened by the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . T . VV . Tew , under the banner of the Phoenix Lodge , 904 . The building consists of a larg'e hall 51 feet by 24 feet , with

convenient ante-room 17 feet by 13 feet attached , also supper room 20 feet by 15 feet , store room , & c . The approach is by a spacious entrance hall , with large open staircase leading to the hall and upper rooms . A caretaker ' s house had been provided . Heat is afforded by means of hot-water pipes , while the supper and ante rooms have ornamental stoves , with mantels , overmantels , and mirrors .

THE OLD MASONIANS . —The first social evening of the "Old Masonians" is announced to take place at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , to-day ( Friday . ) An attractive programme of music has been arranged , and we trust a goodly number will be present to support and encourage this very praiseworthy association in promoting the happiness and welfare of the "Old Boys . "

T . he War Office authorities have approved of the Wallace Sword , which is now in the Armoury of Dumbarton Castle , being transferred to the National Wallace Monument , and the removal of the relic to its new destination may very shortly be expected .

Bro . F . Seager Hunt , M . P ., presided at the second annual meeting held at the Constitutional Club on Monday evening of the Metropolitan Division of the National' Union . H . R . H . the Duchess of Connaught has been attending a course of nursing lectures with a St . John Ambulance Class at Poona , India , and has passed a very satisfactory examination . It is only a few weeks since her Royal Highness obtained the first aid certificate .

The Duchess of Teck , accompanied by the Princess Victoria , on Wednesday , visited Albert-street , Spitalfields , for the purpose of opening the King Edward Institute and Schools which are situated close to Hanburystreet . An address was read by Mr . Charles Montague , the Hon . Secretary , which gave the history of the work carried on in the buildings since 1 S 46 , when they vvere

erected and opened as ragged schools and refuge by the late Lord Shattesbury . Since 1 S 72 , until June last , the premises were used for an industrial schools for girls , who have now been transferred to a more commodious home at Cambridge-heath . The block in Albert-street has been adapted for the purposes of an institute and schools in

connection with the mission in King Edward-street . Thirty-eight distinct operations are carried on for the benefit of poor children , young people , and adults . The Duchess of Teck was conducted through the various rooms , which she afterwards declared open , expressing the hope that they would be a blessing to the neighbourhood .

A GLORIOUS HARBOUR . —There are two principal approaches to Sydney , the one by sea , the other by land . The express from Melbourne runs through , by way of Albury , in less than twenty hours , and for those who suffer from sea-sickness the railway journey has its advantages . The entrance into Sydney by rail is , however , dull , flat , and unprofitable ; whereas the approach by sea is full

of interest , and creates a delight which can never be forgotten . The North and South Heads of Sydney Harbour stand separated by a mile of troubled waters . On the south the grey and yellow sandstone cliffs of the coast trend to a point of little altitude , while the North Head is a bold and almost perpendicular cliff , conspicuous at a great distance because of its height and its peculiarly

uncompromising appearance . As the incoming vessel enters the Heads , her bow points directly towards another bold rocky point only some three-quarters of a mile distant from the South Head . This is Middle Head , the southern point of the entrance to Middle Harbour . To anyone looking in from the outside ocean , this last-mentioned headland appears to mark the limit of

the land-locked waters , and it was this fact , probably , that led Captain Cook to pass over the place as of small importance . Once inside the Heads , a wide and apparently endless expanse of waters is disclosed , and as the vessel steams along the channel to the south and west , innumerable wooded headlands , with their corresponding bays , are passed in quick succession . 1 he windings and turnings of

this inland sea are virtually endless . Fhe shore-line is said to have been calculated , and to amount to not less than several hundred miles . The map of Port Jackson also shows 82 well-marked bays and nine islands , and each bay is a delight to the eyes , each island a jewel set in silver . —From "Cassell ' s Picturesque Australasia , " Part I ., for November .

Mr . Sam Deards , whose patents for dry glazing of conservatories and other glass buildings have been so favourably known for years , has announced the formation ot a limited company to take over his business , as will be seen by the prospectus , advertised in another portion of the Freemason . A number of influential and well-known gentlemen have subscribed their names to the articles of

association , and have taken shares in the company . The tcapital is a very moderate one , considering the nature of the business , and the almost unlimited demand that is likely to exist for this useful invention . Mr . Deards has been so favourably known in connection with his business , and so deservedly respected , that we do not doubt the confidence thus inspired will cause the shares to be speedily taken up .