Marriage Of The Earl Of Carnarvon.

MARRIAGE OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON .

On Monday last the marriage of the Right Hon . thc Earl of Carnarvcn and Miss Elizabeth Catherine Howard , eldest daughter of the late Mr . Howard , of Greystoke Castle , was celebrated at St . Andrew ' s Church , Greystoke , Cumberland . A large family party had met at Greystoke

Castle for the wedding , which excited much interest mthat part of Cumberland where the bride and her family are so well known and respected for their benevolence . From thc Castle to the church , about a mile elistant , several arches , composed of evergreens and decorated with Rags , were erected , bearing mottoes expressive oE the jiyous feelings of the inhabitants ; among others , " Every blessing attend

thee , Elsie , " " God bless the happy pair , " " Luck to the Houses of Howard and Herbert , " " Canny auld Cumberland wishes them wcel , " and others . The pathway from the carriage road to the church was covered by an awning and carpeted with crimson cloth , as was also the aisle of the church . The fine old collegiate church' of Greystoke was handsomely decorated . The wedding party came

from the Castle at half-past eleven o'clock , the Earl of Carnarvon , who was attended by the Hon . Alan Herbert , his brother , arriving just before the bride , who was received by her brother , Mr . H . Howard , on her arrival , and at once proceeded to the Communion table , attended by four bridesmaids , namely , Miss Maud Howard , her sister ; Lady Camilla Wallop , niece of the bridegroom ; Miss Macan ,

cousin of thc bride ; and Lady Caroline M'Donncll . The bride ' s dress was of ivory white satin trimmed with Brussels point lace ; a wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle , covered by a tulle veil . Her jewels were a diamond necklace and bracelet , the gift of the bridegroom , and a gold and diamond locket , the gift of thc tenants at Greystoke . The bridesmaids' dresses were of pale pink cashmere ,

trimmed with dark ruby satin , ruby satin hats turned up with velvet to match , and pink feathers . Each lady wore a gold bracelet set with pearls and lapis lazuli , Lord Carnarvon ' s gift . The marriage was solemnised by the Rev . Norman Ogilvy , M . A ., Rector of Hanbury-neir-Biomsgrovc , assisted by the Rev . Edmund Askew , B . A ., Rector of Greystoke . The bride was given away by her brother . Thc

ceremony concluded , tne wedding paity returned to Greystoke Castle to breakfast The dejeuner was served in the great hall of the Castle , which has been recently restored after the fire which partully destroyed the Castle a few years ago . Among the relatives and friends who met on the happy occasion were Mr . and Lady Afabel Howard , Mis . Howard and Miss Maud Howard , Mr . Stafford and

Lady Rachel Howard , Lady Gwendolen Herbert and Hon . Alan Herbert , Lorel Porchester and Lady Winifred Herbert , Lady Camilla Wallop , Lady Caroline M'Donncll , Sir John Ogilvy , Sir Richard and Laely Musgrave , Sir Wilfrid and Lady Lawson , General and Mrs . Brougham , Colonel and Mrs . Wybergh , Captain and Mrs . Markham , Mr . Howard and Mrs . Howard cf Corby , Mr . Mowbray Howard , Mr . Esme Howard , Miss Macan , the Rev . Edmund

and Mrs . Askew , Mr . Tremayne Buller , Mr . and Mrs . C . Fetherstonhaugh , Mr . and Mrs . Parker , Mr . Se-nhouse , Miss Hayell , and others . Eaily in the afternoon the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon left the Castle for his lordship ' s residence in Bruton-strect , Berkeley-square , on their way to Pixton Park , Somersetshire . Her ladyship ' s travelling dress was of dove-coloured cashmere , with jacket and muff trimmed with fur to match , and plush hat and feathers to correspond . —Daily Telegraph .

Masonic Benevolence In 1878.

MASONIC BENEVOLENCE IN 1878 .

During the year 187 S the income of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions from donations , subscriptions , and all other sources , amounted to £ 40 , 312 4 s . 3 d . Out o : this sum the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution obtained the largest amount—namely , £ 14 , 880 2 s . yd ., lor the second year in succession heading the list . The

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls took the second place with £ 12 , 866 is . 8 ( 1 ., while thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys took the third place with £ 12 , 566 . The total amount for the three Institutions for 1878 was about £ 2 , 000 less than was contributed in 1877 , but it was very much larger than was expected , when at the beginning of the year public charity was extensively

diverted to other channels . I he Masonic body , however , although giving liberally to non-Masonic appeals , strongly supported their own charities , which in 1878 only fell sheirt by £ 2 , 000 of the most successful year on record , 1877 . The Benevolent Institution has between 300 and 400 annuitants on its books ; the Boys' School clothes , maintains , and educates about 220 boys ; and

the Girls' School over 200 girls . In thc year 18 78 the Lodge of Benevolence , connected with Grand Lodge , contributed £ 4 , 9 8 4 to distressed Freemasons , and the widows and oiphans of deceased members . This lodge meets every month . The largest amount dispensed at any one meeting in 1878 was at the December meeting ,

when £ 7 6 5 was granted , and the smallest at the August meeting , when the sum voteel was £ 203 . The Fund of Benevolence now amounts to some . £ 45 , 000 . anel it has for some years been a proposition of Mr . J . M . Clabon that a portion of the annual surplus should be set apart towards apprenticing or otherwise advancing in life the children when they leave the schools . —Times .

Bro . J . C . Dwarber , P . M . 55 and 1 . 5 8 9 , has been elected , by a large majority , Guardian of tlie Poor for the Ward of Farringdon Without . The funeral of Bro . John Boyd takes place at Brompton Cemetery this ( Saturday ) afternoon at 2 o'clock . The following reports have been received , but unavoidably stand over , 1002 , 1051 , 1536 , 1609 . -j

Grand Masonic Entertainment In Liverpool.

GRAND MASONIC ENTERTAINMENT IN LIVERPOOL .

The vitality of Freemasonry in thc province of West Lancashire , ( notwithstanding the silly sneers and ignorant denunciations of those who know little about the Order ) was most significantly shown on Friday evening , the 20 th ult ., at the Royal Amphitheatre , Liverpool , where an

entertainment of a novel and singularly attractive nature , almost without a parallel in the history of dramatic performances , was given by the members oE the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons , in aid oE the Masonic Hall Fund of No . 1609 . The whole of the arrangements which were of the most elaborate kind , were entirely carried out under the direction of thc members of

this lodge , which has deservedly secured a prominent place in the Masonic roll of West Lancashire . It may be explained that since its erection the principal rooms of the Masonic Hall in Hope-street , solely devoted to Masonic purposes , have remained without any permanent decoration , and the object of the performance on this occasion was to secure sufficient funds to decorate and

furnish the banqueting room in an effective manner . The enterprising spirit thus displayed by the brethren of the Dramatic Lodge elicited the admiration and cordial support of the brethren in every lodge in this district , and the immense gathering at the Amphitheatre on Friday , thc 20 th Hit ., not only demonstrated that Masonry is something more than the mere fiction which ignorant person ,

delight to call it , but will certainly result in enabling ths Dramatic Lodge to carry out their excellent intention to the full extent . The performance was under the patronage of his Worship the Mayor of Liverpool ( Mr . T . B . Royden ) , Bros . Lord Skelmersdale , Dcp . G . M . of England anil Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire ; and his Worship the Mayor of Bootle

( Bro . J . Newell ) , Bros . Alderman J . G . Livingston , E . Samuclson , J . Pearson , A . Boyd , and Sir A . B . Walker , Knight ; Bros . Councillors J . A . Forrest , G . Fowler , G . Peer , E . Grindley , T . H . Sheen , and W . J . Lunt , the P . G . Officers Past anil Present , and the W . Ms , and P . Ms ., Warelens , and brethren of West Lancashire and other provinces . So great was the demand for scats at extra prices that

seven rows of orchestra stalls had to be provided ; the dress circle was fully booked a fortnight ago , and , as the tickets for all the other parts of thc theatre sold well , the audience was one of the most brilliant and crowded which has been seen for a long time , even with the dense fog which prevailed . The free u * : e of the theatre was generously given by

Bros . Leslie and Courtenay , the lessees , thc latter of whom is the W . M . of the Dramatic Lodge for the current year . The programme furnished was about as attractive as could be conceived , and all thc arrangements both before and behind the curtain were most complete and admirable . By permission of Mr . Tom Taylor , the ever-welcome comedy " Still Waters Run Deep " was the chief dramatic item of

the bill , the different male characters being principally represented by members of the lodge , assisted con amore by ladies whose husbanels are both worthy Masons . Miss Rachel Sanger ( wife of Bro . J . C . Sranlan , of Lodge 1609 ) , travelled all the way from London for the special purpose ot giving her valuable help on the occasion , and the splendid manner in which she played Mrs . Mildmay

elicited frequent and hearty applause from every part of the crowded house . Mrs . Lindo Courtenay ( wife of the W . M . of the Dramatic Lodge ) , also most kindly gave her services , appearing as Mrs . Hector Sternhold , whom she represented with telling spirit . Bro . John Dewhurst , belonging to a Southport Lodge ,

who also gave his services , very pointedly hit his mark as the Still-water , Mildmay , and Brc . Lindo Courtenay , W . M . proved to demonstration that he is an actor of a very high order by his representation of the amorous and unprincipled Hawkcsley . Bro . Frank Emery , J . D . 1609 , gave a portrait ol Mr . Potter , which , while Iree from exaggeration , was singularly forcible , artistic and intelligent .

Dunbilk was piayed with remarkable raciness by Bro . R . J . Roberts , 1609 , and minor parts were well filled by Bro . Constantine I . P . M . ( Gimlet ) , Bro . II . P . Squire , J . S . ( Mr . Markham ) , Bro . C . Courtenay , 16119 ( Mr . Langford ) , Bro . J . Pyer , I . G . ( llichvvood ) , Bro . J . A . Mercer , 1609 ( Jessop ) , and Bro . Henry Leslie , 1609 ( aide to Captain Hatvkesley ) . The comedy was staged with exquisite taste , and calls

were given to thc chr .-fs 111 the cast at thc close of each act . The stage management was under the able direction of Bro . J . A . Mercer . A vocal and dramatic entertainment , in connection with which an almost unequalled array of talent was . brought into requisition , under thc able and skilled management of Bro . D . Saunders , 1609 , followed tbe comedy , and this was as thoroughly appreciated as

any section of the performance . A specially written Masonic overture , composed and conducted by Bro . H . Round , a work of much merit , was capitally played by the excellent orchestra , chiefly composed of brethren , and gave additional value to the evening ' s entertainment . Mrs . F . R . Phillips opened the second section of the entertainment with much effect , and

the others who appeared during the evening were Bro . f , Busfield , 216 ; Miss L . Price ; Bro . J . Hill , 1609 ; Mr . and Mrs . Charles ; Bro . E . Saker , 1609 ; Bro . H . Walsham ; Bro . H . Gill , 1086 ; Bro . Walton , 1609 ; Bro . Hemming ; Bro . J . Webster Williams , 1609 ; Bro . W . J Ashcroft [ who came from Manchester for the purpose of assisting , with his usual success ) , and Bro . J . Skeaf ,

P . G . O . ( accompanyist ) . The National Anthem and " God Bless the Prince of Wales " were sung at the cluse with an enthusiasm which clearly showed the essence of Masonry is loyalty , the srdos being given by Bro . Webster Williams , whom the public must be glad to welcome back to Liverpool in connection with the Hague Minstrels . The success of the performance is largely attributable to Bro ,

Grand Masonic Entertainment In Liverpool.

J . Atkinson , 1609 , the Honorary Secretary , and Bro . V . Lownes , 1609 , the Honorary Treasurer ; while all the officers and the principal members of the Lodge contributed their services most willingly to secure complete success . An efficient band of Stewards did their best to contribute to the comfort of the patrons of the Masonic entertainment , and they wore elegant badges .

The theatre was perfumed with Riramell ' s Patent Vapouriser , supplied by the eminent photographers Bros . Brown , Barnes , and Bell , all connected with the Dramatic Lodge , and an admiiable Shakesperian piogramme was also got up by them for the occasion .

Bro. Hughan's New Work.

BRO . HUGHAN'S NEW WORK .

Bro . Hughan ' s new work , " A Numismatical and Numerical Register of the United Grand Lodge of England , " is now printing , and may be expected early in the new year . It will be handsomely printed and illustrated , and be the best of the books he has brought out for the benefit of the Craft , as well as the most valuable

Masonically . It is to be dedicated to the R . W . Bro . Sir Albert W . Woods , ( Garter ) G . D . C . oE England , especially as the heraldic part oE the woik has been partly prepared under the superintendence of that worthy brother . The frontispiece will consist of the Arms of the Grand Lodge of England , beautifully lithographed in appropriate colours ,

and the other plates will comprise drawings of several important medals , such as the Royal medals of thc " Antiquity , " and " Prince of Wales " Lodges , the Freemasons' Hall medal of 1780 , the Charity , Inauguration , and Royal Installation medals , special jewels of the " Grand Master ' s " " Royal Somerset House and Inverness , "

" Westminster and Keystone , " "Royal Alpha , " Royal York of Perseverance , " & c , Lodges , also particulars of many other lodges , lists of Centenary Lodges , Roll of " Union" Lodges , & c . Intending subscribers should remit at once , half-a-guinca for each copy , direct to the author Bro . W . J . Hughan , Truro , as after publication the cost will be twelve and sixpence .

The Forthcoming Exhibition Of The Dublin Royal Academy.

THE FORTHCOMING EXHIBITION OF THE DUBLIN ROYAL ACADEMY .

The exhibition of thc present year , we are informed , promises to be a brilliant one , and we have fortunately been allowed a private view of some of the pictures that are going from England . Amongst them we cannot refrain from noticing three

works of a rising young artist—Mr . William Bennett , jun . —who has adopted , as his abode , one of the most beautiful spots in Surrey , and therefore in all England , Caterham Valley . The pictures to which we re ? jx Sf-x beautifullv executed in water-colours , and are respectively : —" i » 2 » y in the' Surrey Lanes , " a view near Wuriingham , an exquisite piece of

rural scenery in Spring ; " The Day before the In-gathering , " an old gateway opening upon a cornfield at Tillingdown , a lovely Autumn picture , which we are glad but not surprised to see , bears the magic word " Sold ; " and "The Coining October , " a finely executed Summer view of a hop-garden , with Godstone in the middle distance , and the downs beyond . All are contiguous to the charming

valley we have mentioned . The artist kir . dly showed us other works in progress for the Dudley Gallery , the Royal Academy , and the Bristol Exhibition , all of which we hope to speak of in due course . All who have seen this artist ' s pictures at thc Crystal Palace and other galleries , will gladly welcome his works again wherever anij whenever they may be exhibited .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of this Institution met on Thursday afternoon , the 26 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall Bro . Col . Creaton , V . P . and Trustee , presided . There were also present Bros . Thos . F . Peacock , Arthur E , Gladwell , John Faulkner , L . H . Webb , C . Harcourt ,

Griffiths Smith , Trios . W . White , R . B . Webster , H . A . Dubois , E . H . Finney , S . Rawson , Thomas J . White , F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary ; and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The House Committee minutes , which were read for information , recorded that notices had been served by the Brighton Railway of their intention to apply for a bill next session , which wonld require a portion of the grounds of

the Masonic Girls' School , to be taken for the new works to be carried out if that bill was successful . These minutes also notified the steps that had been taken with regard to the cookery class which had been established at the School . It was also recorded that the Pickwick Histrionic Club had been engaged to give a dramatic entertainment at the

Twelfth Night treat to the children remaining at the School during the Christmas holidays . Six petitions were received , and the candidates placed on the list for next election in April . Eighteen vacancies weie declared for that election , for which there are fortyeight candidates . Thc Committee then adjourned .

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS . —This purifying anel regulating Medicin e should occasionally be had recourse to during fnpgy , c- Id , and wc weather , 'these Pills nre thc best prevcu ivc of hoitsencss , sore th-oat , plcutisy , and asthma , and are sure remedies for congestion , hionchitis . and inllam 1 ation . A moderate attention to thc directions foldrd round each box will enable every invalid to take the IpHIs

in the most advantageous manner ; they will there be taught the proper dosed , and the circumstances under whicu they must be increased or dimin shcd . Holloway ' n fills act as alteratives , aperients , and tonics . Whenever these Tills have been Uken as the last resource , the result has always been gratifying . Even when they fa'l to cure , they alwjysiassuage the severity of the symptoms and diminish the danger . —I ADVT . ]