Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

TA copy of the present issue of the Freemason has been posted to several thousands of Freemasons whose names and addresses have been kindly furnished by Secretaries of lodges and others , in the hope that many who have hitherto not subscribed to a Masonic paper

may , by a perusal of this number , be induced to do so , and thus keep in touch with all that is of importance in Freemasonry from week to week . An order form will be found on page iii of cover , which if filled in and returned to the office , 16 , Great Queen-street , London , W . C , will secure the delivery by post for one year . ]

THE LORD MAYOR ELECT has consented to officiate on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at the opening of the St . Bride ' s Foundation Institute , the memorial stone of which was laid by the Prince of Wales just a year ago , BRO . ALDERMAN SIR J OSEPH SAVORY , Bart ., and Mr . Alderman Evan Spicer , L . C . C , attended the meeting of the governors of the Royal Holloway College , held at

the Institution , Egham , on Saturday last . BRO . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M ., P . Z ., & c , author of "The Noble Soul , " "The Submerged City , " "Toujours Perdrix" ( poems ) , "A Novel Vengeance , " and "The Four Henries" ( prose ) , recites his original productions at musical entertainments , smoking concerts , & c . For terms , address 62 , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W .

THE OUEEN , who has been a patroness and generous supporter of the Benevolent Society of St . Patrick since her accession , has sent an admirably executed photogravure of the painting by Von Angeli , bearing the inscription "Empress of India , 1 S 91 , " to aid the object of the committee in procuring a collection of portraits of their presidents and patrons since the origin of the society in 17 S 4 .

THE LIVING OF NEWBOLD-ON-STOUR , Worcestershire , value £ 400 , with glebe , has been offered to , and accepted b y Bro . the Rev . Richard Colvin Lewis , ALA ., rector of Eglwys-Brewis , Glamorganshire . The patronage is vested in the Fellows of Jesus College , Oxford . Bro . Lewis for many years acted as Chaplain in the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , in which he was initiated , and of which he is still a member , though somewhat removed in point of distance from his lodge .

HER MAJESTY ' S SHIP GRAFTON , Captain Gissing , recently built under the Naval Defence Act , sailed from Sheerness on Wednesday , for the Cape of Good Hope , with new crews for the third c ' ass cruiser Philomel , the armour-plated coast defence ship Penelope , and the firstclass gunboat Thrush , which are to be re-commissioned for another term of foreign service . The present crews of the

vessels named will return to England in the Grafton , which is making her maiden voyage out of British waters . THE AQUARIUM . —An interesting addition to the many attractions at the Aquarium is Edison Kinetoscope . This instrument presents to the view , photographs of living and

moving objects at the rate of 4 6 per second ( 2760 per minute ) , each photograph representing a distinct phase of motion . The speed with which they pass before the vision is greater than makes it possible for the human eye to detect the change from one to the other , hence the effect of absolutely perfect motion .

A MASONIC HALL , under the auspices of the Lodge of the Marches , was held in the Town Hall , Ludlow , on the 22 nd ult . The hall had been most tastefully decorated with flags and banners and emblems of the Craft . The orchestra was adorned with palms and plants , the

decorations being carried out by Bros . T . J . Salwey , E . J . Robinson , W . Blake , A . S . Townsend , S . H . Valentine , R M . Bean , and J . Lockhart . The music was supplied by the string band of the ist V . B . King's Shropshire Light Infantry . There was a company of over 150 present .

THE MAYOR OF BRIGHTON ( Alderman Dr . Ewart , LP . ) was on Saturday last installed W . AL of the Yarborough Lodge of Freemasons , No . 811 , for the ensuing year . The ceremony took place at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , and the new W . M . appointed his officers as

follows : —Bros . Irwin Scott , I . P . M . ; P . L . Hart , S . W . ; W . J . Stephens , J . W . ; A . C Jacobs , Chaplain ; G . de Paris , Secretary ; H . Abbey , Treasurer ; E . A . Breed , S . D , ; W . Whitlaw Scott , J . D . ; A . Newsholme , I . G . ; H . R . S . Abbey , Steward ; F . Holford , P . M ., D . of C . ; and E . G . Whittle , P . M ., Organist .

THE ST . J AMES ' S SINGERS , PLAYERS , AND DANCERS , ( Director , Bro . W . A . Baskcomb ) , have been very busy lately . On Saturday they gave an entertainment at the Earl of Sussex Lodge , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , when for the first time in public Baby Costello and Master Gordon Victor Baskcomb danced the " Princess May Gavotte" in pretty old court costumes . On Wednesday ,

the same company appeared at the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Sussex , held at Brighton , and also at York Town , Camberley . The humorous songs and recitations of Bro . Baskcomb , Mr . Frederic Upton , and Mr . Frank Lindo , the refined pianoforte playing of Mrs . Baskcomb , the sweet singing of Miss Nora Grayston , and the clever dancing of Baby Costello and Alaster Gordon Victor Baskcomb was

greatly admired and loudly applauded . DEATH OF AN OLD FRF . EMASON . —The death is announced of Bro . John Porter , of Dundalk , on the 19 th ult ., at the advanced age of 93 years . Bro . Porter was admitted to the Masonic Order in Lodge No . S 77 , Arklow , on the 26 th July , 1826 , and was therefore connected with the craft for the long period of over C 8 years—possibly one

of the longest on record . _ Bro . Porter rendered most of his services to his country in the Coastguard at Soldier ' s Point , Dundalk , and , having attained to the highest rank there , retired twenty-nine years ago to reside amongst those by whom he was so well and favourably known during

his public career . Since his retirement he has been well known to the inhabitants of Dundalk and neighbourhood for his genial disposition and kindness of heart , and to the Masonic body , of which he had been so many years a member , as a faithful and warm supporter of Freemasonry .

Masonic And General Tidings

UNDER THE WILL of Miss Eliza Dandy , of Liverpool , the following legacies are received by religious and Charitable organisations , viz .: £ 2000 by the Church Pastoral Aid Society , £ 1000 each by the Church Alissionary Society and the Society for Promoting Christiinity Among the Jews , £ 500 by the South American Missionary Society , and £ 100 by Dr . Barnardo's Homes .

We wonder how much capital is lying idle in lodges which possess an expensive organ which is never used . All the outward and visible signs of minstrelsy are present . The lodge is provided with books of Masonic odes , an Organist is duly invested with the silver lyre and there is the organ , and all that is ever heard from it is the occasional squeaking of the tenant . —Indian Masonic Review .

THE FREEDOM OF TIIK B OROUGH of Worthing was conferred recently upon Mr . E . Harrison who last year placed his land at the disposal of the Corporation during the height of the epidemic of typhoid fever for the purpose of a water supply . Water has since been drawn from the site , and has been given gratuitously by Mr . Harrison . After the freedom had been conferred upon him there was

a large gathering at the Assembly Rooms , where he was presented with a service of silver plate and Airs . Harrison with a bracelet . In the evening Mr . Harrison was entertained at a banquet . THE WILL AND CODICIL of Bro . Alfred Best , of the Chine Ho : el , Boscombe , Bournemouth , and formerly lessee cf Freemasons' Tavern , who died on August 1 ith , have been proved by Mr . Charles Best , the brother ,

and Mr . John Sinclair , the executors , the value of the personal estate amounting to upwards of £ 16 , 000 . The testator , after making some bequests to his wife , son , and executors , leaves the residue of his property upon trust to pay the income to his wife , Airs . Elinora Macdonald Best , for life , or while she remains his widow ; and one-third of the income for life in the event of her marrying again ; and subject thereto for his sons Alfred Sinclair and Herbert Charles .

WE HAVE A LETTER from a brother who claims our sympathy in what he calls a case of oppression ( suppression seems more nearly to hit the mark ) . The brother had allowed his dues to accumulate for four months during which he had been absent , and on his return omitted to square matters . On a question being put to the vote about

some matter of local interest , the brother in question voted with the majority and the question was carried by one vote . The W . M . proceeded to disallow our friend's vote , and the numbers then being ; equal , gave his casting vote the other way . Sharp practice possibly , and our lack of sympathy with the brother must not be construed into admiration for the Master . —Indian Masonic Review .

THE FRIENDS OF BRO . J OSEPH TICKLE , C . C , will regret to hear of the sad loss he has just sustaiaed . His youngest surviving son , Bertram William Bannister Tickle , aged 15 , died on Sunday last after a few days' illness . The lad was a picture of strength , and was a youth of extraordinary promise . Recently , considering his age , he

acquitted himself remarkably well at the difficult competitive examination for a naval engineer ' s studentship . The head master of the St . Thomas' Charterhouse School of Science , writes to say that in his long experience he never remembers having a pupil who was so completely popular amongst his school fellows . The little fellow ' s death has caused quite a depression throughout the school .

Bro . GEORGE GABH , P . M . and ( Treasurer ofithe Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 , was entertained at dinner at his London house of business—the Haunch of Vension , Fleetstreet—on Friday night , the 26 th ultimo , b y a party of his Wimbledon friends , on the occasion of his going out of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel , Wimbledon , alter carrying on business there for 16 years . Bro . Bibra , P . M . 1660 ,

was in the chair , and presided over a most social party . The chief toast was , of course , that of ' Host Gabb , " and there was ajgeneral tribute to his good qualities and courtesy to all who are brought into contact with him . Bro . Gabb has taken a residence at Croydon , but still carries on his business at Deptford , Kingston , and the house beforenamed .

THE BRETHREN of the St . Cecilia Lodge , No . 163 G , held their annual musical evening in the banqueting room , Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . John Sayers . A pleasing programme of vocal music , arranged by Bro . G . Cole , P . AL , P . P . G . O ., was sustained by Bros . F . J . Cully , F . Clements , A . J . Neall , E . H . Payne , A . Latter , H . Tester , E .

Broadbridge , W . Norman Koe , G . Cole , Leverett , Norris , Wilkinson , Lockyer , and J . Eberall , Bro . Norman Roe proving an able accompanist . Bro . J . A . Thilthorpe also contributed a recitation . A few toasts were submitted , Bro . A . J . Hawkes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., proposing "The W . M ., " and

the Chairman giving "The Visitors , " the latter being acknowledged by Bros . Stubbs , Wilkinson , and Swinden . A pleasing feature of the evening was the attendance of the " father " of the lodge , Bro . W . Kuhe , P . M ., P . G . O ., whose health was drunk with enthusiasm , and who contributed a pianoforte solo .

MASONIC FUNERAL . —Bro . Thomas Davidson , who was killed by a fall from the roof in Gallowhistle Pit , Glenbuck , on the 17 th ult ., was buried with Masonic honours in Muirkirk Cemetery on Saturday , the 22 nd ult . He was a most enthusiastic Mason , and affiliated member , and a P . M . of St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 245 , Glenbuck , but his mother lodge was St . Thomas , No . 201 , Muirkirk , where he was

made a Mason in November , 1873 . Between 40 and 50 of the brethren of the above two lodges turned out on the 22 nd ult ., in white linen and regalia , to pay their last respects to the deceased brother . At Glenbuck , where he resided , he was can ied shoulder high from his house to the hearse , which was in waiting at a short distance , his jewel and apron being placed on the top of the coffin . The brethren then

formed in front of the hearse , and marched to Muirkirk . The procession halted about 200 yards from the . cemetery , where the coffin was removed from the hearse , and carried by the pallbearers to the grave , Bro . the Rev . Robert Montgomery , Chaplain 201 , performing the ceremony . The brethren then dropped the green twigs which they

carried into the grave , formed themselves into a circle , and joining hands around the grave took a final farewell . There was also a very large attendance of the public , which made it one of the largest funerals seen there for a long time . Much sympathy is felt for his widow , who is . left with four young children ,

Masonic And General Tidings

The 50 th performance of "The Fatal Card , " at the Adelphi Theatre , takes place to-night ( Friday ) . THE SHADWELL CLERKE PRECEPTORY of Kni ghts Templar will meet at 33 , Golden-square , W ., on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., when the Malta Degree will be worked . Particulars of Bro . Henry Lovegrove , Eboracum ,

Hernehill , S . E . THE SIR AUGUSTUS HARRIS testimonial prize—a Steinway boudoir grand piano—was competed for by piano pupils at the Royal College of Music on Wednesday last . There were seven competitors , and the prize was adjudged by the Board of Professors to Miss Gwendol yn Toms , who has held the Pringle Scholarship at the College for the last three years .

"THE STAMP COLLECTORS' FORTNIGHTLY" is the latest philatelic publication , the appearance of which is guaranteed for six months—at least—by the publishers , Alessrs . Harry Hilckes and Co . ( Limited ) , 64 , Cheapside . Mr . E . J . Nankivell contributes a paper , "Craze or no Craze , " and there are papers on the secret marks of Bremen stamps and English specialism , and a little outspoken criticism of " the auctioneer , broker , dealer . "

MASONIC BALL . —On the 27 th ult ., a Alasonic ball , under influential patronage , took place in the Town Hall , Wolverhampton , which was prettily decorated for the occasion by Bros . T . J . Salway , J . Lockhart , W . Blake , A . S . Townsend , S . H . Valentine , and R . McBean . Air . F . Rowland's Band ( Shewsbury ) supplied the music . Supper was supplied by Mr . W . Raiswell , of the Elephant and Castle Hotel . The ball was in aid of the funds of the Royal

Alasonic Benevolent Institution and was a great success . BRO . COLONEL LAMBERT , F . S . A ., who is Master of the Glovers' and Tinplate Workers' Companies , entertained the court of the first-named company and his friends of the last at dinner at the Holborn Restaurant on Wednesday , the 24 th ult . It was a very enjoyable evening , the Colonel being an ideal chairman , his warmth of welcome and benign geniality making a deep impression upon all who

were brought within their festive influence . Bro . Sheriff Hand was among the immediate supporters of the Master . WE ARE ASKED by Bro . Chas . H . Stone , I . P . M . 507 , to state he is not the Bro . Stone referred to in our report of the Prov . G . Lodge of Cornwall as having obtained from Bro . Smithson a loan of 1500 votes at the last election of

annuitants to the Benevolent Institution . As this transaction has been the subject of much adverse comment , our correspondent , who is well-known in Masonic circles , and takes an active part in connection with the Charitable Institutions , considers that in justice to himself this disclaimer should be made .

LADY BELPER PRESENTED the prizes to the pupils of Nottingham High School for Girls , and Lord Belper , in a short address , noted that rewards were given for athletic proficiency . He observed with peculiar interest , as the commander of a yeomanry regiment largely recruited from the town and neighbourhood , that prizes were offered in

every class for drilling . At present they were only able to recruit members of the sterner sex , . but no doubt in future , somewhere in the twentieth century , they would hear that owing to the excellent physical training given at that school , and the aspirations towards military success it inspired , a stalwart troop of amazons would be raised in the town .

H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT , who is to pay a Masonic visit to Worthing on the 17 th inst ., will arrive at 1 . 2 S p . m ., and will probably depart by the 4 . 50 p . m . Luncheon is to take place at the Assembly Rooms at 1 . 30 , and the Provincial Grand Lodge will subsequently meet in the adjoining Drill Hall . Permission has , it is understood , already been granted to connect the two halls , as was done on the occasion of Alderman Patching's ball in the second

year of his Mayoralty . His Royal Highness will not , it is expected , be able to stay for the whole of the business . His consent to receive an address at the hands of the Corporation is quite an innovation as far as the Duke ' s attendance at Masonic functions is concerned , and there is no doubt that the townsfolk will signify the extension in their lavour by offering the Duke a most hearty welcome , The route from the station to the Assembly Rooms will be via Chapel-road , South-street , and a portion of the Parade ,

ONE OF THE MOST prominent figures in the history of Wales passed away peacefully at one o ' clock on Tuesday morning . Clwydfardd would have been 95 in a month ' s time , and since 18 S 0 he has proclaimed each Welsh Etsteddtod in his position | as Chief Arch Druid . He won numerous medals for composition , and since 1889 he was in receipt of an annual contribution from the Queen's Bounty Fund in recognition of his services to literature . In ihe

same year he was presented with a purse of gold for his arduous labours in connection with the Welsh Eisteddfod . His services were also recognised by the committee of the London Welsh Eisteddfod , who presented him with a medal . Deceased was a local preacher in the Wesleyan denomination . At the age of eighty-four he ascended to the top of . Snowdon , and his strength and vitality were considered wonderful . The funeral will take place on

Siturday at Abergale . ON WEDNESDAY , Lady Trelawny , in the presence of a large assemblage of ladies , which included the Dowager Lady Uyneover , Lady Dowel ! , and Lady Sotheby , formally opened , at 33 , Maclise-road , Kensington , a branch homeot tne 'Theatrical Mission and Institute ( Macready House , Covent Garden ) . The rent of the premises nas been guaranteed ior tnree years by a donor who prefers to remain but who wishes to see comfortable provision

anonymous , made for the . women and girls employed upon the stage ol Olympia in the intervals or rehearsing or performing . Loi . Giiltin presided , and the Secretary ( Mr . A . B . Harding ) made a short statement , saying that the Duchess of t > ej > - ford and Lady Wantage had Deert among the chief SUDsenbers to the cost ot furnishing , which nad been i , 3 °° ' Lady Trelawny remarked that her interests in the worK u the Theatrical Mission had been aroused by a feeling 0 I gratitude .

STARTLING RUMOCKS or WAU arc in trie , ' air . Thc states \ n . watches the course of events with manifest anxiety . A « from him m ; i > - precipitate mailers rind hurl the nations deadly combat , lie must keep his nerve—all depends on ' * ( Jure let his nerve fail him and he knows full well some ' !• ' % j mistake will he made , some hasty word spoken , and Ihe" '" all will be lost . There arc times in our daily life when ever ) j finds himself similarly placed . Kvcrylhing depends upon ne Let him be prepared lor such limes , and by the use of I " " 01 !/™ , fills keep his head clear , his blood pure , and his frame i" > I rated .