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Prince Leopold On Art For The People.
f preserving the ground as an open space . They desired ° t the same time that some benevolent or public body a | iouId pa Y moderate rental for the site , and the society s s now negotiating with them on the subject . Negociations were also in progress for the acquisition of two burial nrounds at the back of the Foundling Hospital ; but in this case there we re legal hindrances which , it is hoped , may be removed by an Act of Parliament that had been drafted
by a friend of the society . Another phase of the society's lahon to which they attached special importance was the formation of a voluntary choir of singers , to give oratorios and concerts to the poor . The Committee charged with this branch of the work found some difficulty in obtaining the services of good amateurs—a difficulty which , His Royal Highness trusted , needed only to be made known to be overcome . The last object was the society's decoration
t > y mural paintings , pictures , gifts of flowers , and other means , of workmen ' s clubs , schools , hospitals , and other buildings . This was the most actively prosecuted part of the society ' s operations . Many a barren dingy wall had thus been made to look gay and bright ; and many a weary eye had rested gratefully on their loving handiwork . It was hoped , as the objects of the society became more widely known , that even more artistic help ' of a high
character would be forthcoming . The number of applications for help in this direction was very great , and it was at present scarcely possible to keep pace with them all . lie trusted he had said enough to elicit the sj'mpathies and aid of all those who lived within reach of all that was beautiful and elevating , and to make them willing to
extend those privileges to those who did not at . present enjoy them . Resolutions in support of the objects of the society were passed , and the proceedings closed with a cordial vote of thanks to Prince Leopold and the Princess Louise .
He Couldn't Understand It.
HE COULDN'T UNDERSTAND IT .
In one of the principal cities of Tennessee , some years since , a stranger desired to visit a lodge , and on presenting himself to the T y ler ( who , by" the way , was a German ) , obtained a Committee from the lodge to " examine" him . After tliK Committee and the visitor had been in the anteroom about ten minutes , they again appeared in the Tyler's
room , and the Committee entered the lodge , leaving the " visitor" outside the lodge door . The Tyler at once took in the situation , and suggested to the stranger that perhaps he was a little " rusty , " to which the stranger replied in a very animated tone , "Sir , I don't understand it . I retired with the Committee and produced my credentials , and they would not allow me to enter the lodge . " " Credentials ! "
says the Tyler , " Vot vas dem ? " "Sir , " says the stranger , " here they are . Here arc my diplomas—one as a Master Mason , and one as a Royal Arch ; one as a Knight Templar , and a certificate , duly authenticated , that I am a 32 ° Mason ; " and becoming considerably more excited , he repeated , with considerable more force than elegance , " I don't understand it ' . " He then began to pace
to and fro , saying he had been outrageously treated , and turning to our German friend , repeated : " f don't understand it ! " This last repetition of his inability to understand it was more than the Tyler could stand , and he , becoming likewise excited , said : " Mine friend , dot is yoost exactly vot ish der madder mid you—you dond vondersthandt a ting apout it—und I tink you dond had better stliay aroundt here some more ! "—Masonic A ire .
Jamaica.
Jamaica .
CONSECRATION OF THE UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 1873 . The consecration and dedication of the United Service Lodge , No . 1 S 73 , took place at Sussex Hall , Kingston , on Monday evening , the Gth December , 1 SS 0 , the consecration service being ably performed by the Right Worshipful Bro . Altamont DeCordova , D . D . G . M ., E . J ., assisted by his
Grand Wardens , the R . W . Bros . J . L . Ashenheim , and C . VV . Tait . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with . The following form the administration : — Bros . Commander A . W . Warry , R . N ., W . M . ; Dep . Commissary J . H . Pearson , P . M . ; - Captain W . Marvin , A . P . U ., S . W . ; M . P . CormacMcCormack , M . D ., J . W .
1 ' . S . Sanguinetti , S . D . ; J . A . Harvey , J . D . ; Lieut . A . R . Hampton , 2 nd W . I . Regt . I . G . ; Captain T . Bell , A . P . D ., Treas . ; John Lucie Smith , Sec ; Rev . Hugh Croskery , M . D ., ' Chap . ; A . II . Jones , Org , ; Lieut . W . C . Hastings , R . N ., Stewd . ; Captain G . F . Coward , IX of C . ; and George Magnus , Tyler .
KINGSTON . —Royal Keystone Lodge ( No . 240 ) . —At the ordinary meeting of the above lodge , Pro . No . . 1 . Mark Master Masons , held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday evening , the 20 th December , 1 SS 0 , the Right VVor . wo . A . DeCordova , P . G . M . W ., acting for the Immediate jl ast Master , who was absent from sickness , installed Bro . k -X . Leon as Master for the ensuing year . The following
a , the officers of the administration , viz .: VV . Bros . . k'X . Leon , W . M .: G . J . Sargent , I . P . M . ; B . Stinr-s , I-JIMSAV . ; Bros . T . N . Aguilar , J . W . ; T . Demetrius , J -O . j J . M . Simpson , S . O . ; A . P . Alberga , J . O . ; J . - C . Hendriks , Treas . ; VV . R . Ryder , Sec . ; F . I . , ' f \ - Reg . of Mks . ; A . Tripe , S . D . ; J . F . Ward , h " -i C . McL . Kerr , Dir . of Cer .: G . Levy , I . G .: J . "" yes , Tyler . J
' lie Academ y states that a collection of Gaelic . Proverbs , by Sheriff Nicholson , Kirkcudbright , will be \ " ed immediately . The collection represents the labour tfrnany years . M J < J , " ' SOIXTMEXT AMI Pn . i . s . —Diirini ; cverv break of wintrv btfj ., L'Xc ' ' i' > ns should be made by the alliicted to recover health c „ 7- ' "" remitting cold am ! trying storms set in . Throat ailments , 11 iiiv 1 iiimLii
» iK ,. : " fr - " " ¦ " .. " ...., ..... .... .. , m , ' 'If nausea , and accumulation of phlegm can readilv lie retit j" " >' rubbing this line derivative Ointment twice a d ' av upon * 'tli lf ' *"'' ' ' Holloway ' s treatment is strong ! v recommended fitr , 1 l'lew of giving immediate ease , preventing p ' rospective ilan-° 'i ' l ' ! " cctin K permanent relief . These all important ends bis 0115 iii * ' ' ' ' lls can accomplish , and will surely prevent illsidn-6 tlv 'ascs from fattening on the constitution to display tliem'' " Hiiii ' , '" < ls in those disastrous forms that will probably " ¦ ' life till death itself is almost prayed for . —[ Anvr ] .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —The one hundred and twenty-second installation meeting of this . lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern on Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., the W . M ., Bro . Thomas F . Collings , occupying the chair . There were present Bros . George Britton , S . W . and W . M . elect ; James Harper , J . W . ; ' Isaac Wilcox , P . M ., Treas . ; . T . R . Karnes , P . AI ., Hon . Sec ; VV .
Ashwell , I . P . M . ; James Norman , P . M . ; K . F . Storr , P . M . ; G . VVaterall , P . M . ; O . C . Sargcant , I . G . ; Hy . Povey , Robert VV . Coulcher , II . F . Griffin ( Master of the Fanmakers' Company ); Thomas Witing , Joseph Corbett , B . Peart , VV . Cook , John Frost , Mark Hubbard , VV . J . E . Crane , B . Peart , jun ., J . Miller , W . H . Keen , E . Y . Jolliffe , J . J . Slater , and J . Parkinson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Sir
John Bennett , P . G . Steward ; Win . Winnett , 59 ; the Rev . J . Jackson Wray , P . P . G . Chap . Middlesex ; George Kenning , VV M . 1657 , P . G . D . Middlesex ; VV . J . Dixon , 27 ; John F . Stone , 10 ^ 3 ; P . Midler , 73 ; J " . Davies , 1309 ; G . P . Britton , P . M . 183 ; C . Jcnkinson , ' 1657 ; W . Greaves , and T , M . Norman . The minutes of the last regular meeting" were read and
confirmed , and Mr . Edward Stanton Hopper , who had been proposed by Bro . George Britton , and seconded by Bro . E . F . Storr , IMU ., was elected and duly initiated . Notices of motion for alteration of bye-laws , by Bros . E . F . Storr P . M ., and J . Harper , J . ., were postponed . Bro . George Britton was then presented and duly installed after which a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the out-going W . M .,
Bro . 1 . r . Colhngs . 1 he presentation was made by Bro . G . Britton , in an effective speech . The W . M . invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . Thomas F . Collings , I . P . M . ; John Harper , [ S . W . ; John J . Slater , J . W . ; Isaac Wilcox , P . M ., Treas . ; Thomas R . Eames , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Henry Povey , S . D . ; Robert Walpole Coulcher , J . D .. ; VV . Coolc , I . G . ; Edward F . Storr , P . M ., D .
of C . ; William Ncats , VV . S . ; and J . Parkinson , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted , and subsequently the brethren dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , " "The Pro Grand Master , " & c , having been proposed and duly honoured , the W . M . proposed "The Lord Mayor and
Corporation of the City , " the toast being acknowledged by Bro . Sir John Bennett , P . G . Steward ' . " The Health of the Newly-installed W . M . " was given by Bro . T . Collings , I . P . M ., and responded to , the W . M ., in turn , giving "The Initiate , " Bro . Hopper responding . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was next given , and responded toby Bro . E . F . Storr . That of "The Visitors , " proposed in very cordial terms by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro .
G . P . Britton , of the Unity Lodge , followed , and then "The Treasurer and Hon . Secretacy , " which was replied to by Bro . T . A . Eames , P . M ., who expressed great regret at the unavoidable absence of his colleague . "The Health of the Officers " and " Prosperity to the Lodge " was then given , and the official list closed with the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening excellent songs were rendered by Bros . H . Povey , J . Harper , G . M . Vane , VV . Winnett , Mark Hubbard , and others .
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met for the dispatch of business on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . Morrison , W . M . ; He ' aphy , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . Middlesex , J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Clark , S . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Fromholz , VV . S . ; Kendall , D . C . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B .
Middlesex , P . AI . ; Green , P . M . ; and C . Dairy , P . M . The visitors were Bros . Dickinson , Manchester ; Little , Leopold ; Tozer , Hemming , Peck , 951 ; and Coop , 1 G 12 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Day was most ably passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . Several communications having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
lhe usual routine of toasts followed . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in very warm terms by Bro . Carter , in the absence of the I . P . nf . Bro . Morrison , in reply , said that he was pleased to see that , notwithstanding the inclement weather , the Lodge of Faith had mustered in good strength . He was gratified with the position which he held , as it was one that any Mason might well be proud of . The Faith Lodge had a very long history , and had
possessed many distinguished Masons , and although he could not hope to equal those brethren in ability , yet he would strive to follow in Iheir footsteps . He was supported by several able Past Masters and an efficient staff of working officers , and witli their kind and valuable : iid he did not fear for the result . In conclusion , he thanked them very sincerely for the hearty way in which they had drunk his
health . "The Visitors" followed , and drew from Bros . Little , Coop , and others appropriate replies . "The Past Masters " was coupled with the name of Bro . E . Hopwood , who responded in a speech of some length . The toast of " ; The Treasurer and Secretary" was very heartily recognised ; and in acknowledging the compliment those worthy
brethren—Bros . Carter and Stuart—among other things , expressed their intention of retaining their respective offices , and of discharging their duties to the best of their ability , as long- as the brethren thought fit to honour them with their approval . The proceedings finished with the pledge of "The Officers , " which toast was briefly replied toby Bros . Heaphy and Walls .
UNIVERSAL LODGE ( No . 181 ) . —This lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., for ordinary business , and the installation of the W . M . for the _ ensuing year . As is well known in the Craft , the Uuiversal is a very old lodge , and enjoys a high reputation for its working , as during the past year Bro . Edwin Howard
has performed no less than fifty ceremonies , concluding on this evening by installing Bro . J . F . Hoddinott as his successor in the chair , who in due time appointed as his officers Bros . Hasclfine , as S . W . ; Fryer , as J . W . ; VV . R . Norris , as S . D . ; Lowe , as J . D . ; and Layton , I . G . After the business of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , when the customary Past Master ' s
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jewels were presented to Bro . Howard ( on retiring from chair ) , P . M . Bro . Roberts , and P . M . Bro . the Rev . T . Jones . The pleasures of the evening did not , however , end here , for it appeared the initiates and joining members of the year had been so gratified with the conduct and working of Bro . P . M . Howard , that , aided by the energies and " Hearty good wishes " of Bro . VV . R . Norris ( now S . D . of the lodge ) , and Bro . Leonard Laskcy ( the youngest
initiate ) , they bad raised a subscription to present " him with a testimonial and extra jewel , on each of which appeared the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Edwin Howard , W . M . of the Universal Lodge , No . 1 S 1 , for the year 1 SS 0 , by his initiates and the brethren who joined the lodge during his year of office as a mark of their appreciation of his sterling qualities , both as a man and a Mason . " As works of art ' both the jewel and testimonial deserve the highest praise , the latter beautifull
y emblazoned on vellum , and containing the signatures of the eighteen brethren who formed the subscribers . In addition to the members of the lodge there were several visitors , among whom may be mentioned Bros . Druct , P . M . I' -M ; J . W . George , P . M . 1309 ; G . M . Wall , P . M . ; Cain , P . M . Mount Edgcumbe ; Collings , P . M . Neptune , 22 ; and Charles Johnson , Southern Cross , G 72 , Pernambuco , Brazil . After the banquet a most excellent concert of vocal music was given , and the lodge was closed in due form about
10 . 30 p . m . FITZROY LODGE ( No . 569 ) . — The brethren of this lodge which consists of the officers and members of the Honourable Artillery Company celebrated their annual , installation meeting at the head-quarters on Friday , the 2 Sth ult . A large and distinguished company were present , including Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Grand Master of Middlesex ; Alderman David H . Stone
, Past Grand Warden of England ; Sir Charles Bright , Deputy Grand Master of Middlesex ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; E . B . Bright , Grand Junior Warden Middx . ; ' George Lambert , Past G . W . Herts . ; Dr . Barringer , Past G . W . Herts . ; George Motion , Past G . D . Essex ; Christopher Rook , Past G . S . B . Herts . ; Major Harding , P . G . S . Middx . ; and R . P . Spice , P . G . S . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M .,
assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . F . J . Stothwasser , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; W . G . Brighten , J . VV . j Capt . R . Helsham , P . M . Treas ; Capt . J . Eglcse , P . M . Sec ; Capt . VV . J . Spicer , P . M . ; VV . H . Honey , P . M ., D . of C . ; Herbert J . Adams ; P . M . ; F . Graves , P . M . ; R . G . Webster , P . M . ; VV . Birdsc-ye , S . D . ; C . VV . J . Baker , J . D . ; G . Enlcher , I . G . ; W . H . Bateman , and H . P . Matthews , Asst . D . of
C . ; and Goddard , Tyler . S . S . Alexander , VV . R . Harrison , J . Williamson , E . Blanks , J . E . Fullager , VV . T . Ansell , O . G . Newton , J . Pugh , John Pash , J . Pease , S . Rotto , A . M . Sou !! , T . E . H . Dadworth , J . ' A . Hunt , R . Senecal , jun ., VV . E . Williams , J . S . Simmonds , A . McKcnzie , C , G . J . Port . G . Potter , HHamilton , G . Harrison , T . Best , VV . Pain , jun ., C . Rolfe , F . H . Smith , R . Birkett , VV . J . Cox , H . J . Norris , H . Rawlins , Thomas
Alashill , W . Hammond , A . Durrant , G . Marshall , H . Merceron , VV . Carter , J . Quarm , H . Pouch , Er G . Stewart Roberts , and C . Corelli . The minutes of the regular meeting held on November 26 th , and the emergency meeting on the 14 th of January having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . . S ydney Walford , son of J . E . Walford , P . M . 177 and 14 S 9 , which proving unanimous in his favour , that gentleman having been properly prepared
was admitted and impressivel y initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The joining member Bro . Robert Senecal , jun ., was then balloted for and declared unanimously elected . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with . The Installing Master , Bro . Captain Joseph Eglese , P . M ., Sec , having taken the chair , Bro . Francis Joseph Stohwasser was presented , and having assented to the responsibilities attached to
the office of Worshipful Master , ; the brethren below the rank of Installed Master retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Eglese in a most able and impressive manner p laced Bro . Stoliwasser in the chair of K'S . On the re-admission of the brethren , the working tools in the several Degrees were presented , and the newly-installed VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . Bro . Stohwasser appointed and
invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . William Greene Brighten , S . W . ; Wm . Birdseye , J . W . ; Capt . R . Helsham , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . Joseph Eglcse , P . M ., Sec ; C . VV . J . Baker , S . D . ; G . Fulcher , J . D . ; VV . H . Honey , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . H . Bateman and II . P . Matthews , Asst . D . of C . ; J . Pash , I . G . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the W . M . ' s first
pleasing was to present his predecessor with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which Bio . J . ; C . Sanderson acknowledged in appropriate terms . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting table , the arrangement of which , for so large a number of " guests , was very creditable to the ingenuity of D . of C ., Bro . VV . Honey , and the assistant D . of C . ' s , Bros . Bateman and Matthews . The handsome uniforms of the officers and
brethren gave to the banquetting hall a most imposing effect , which was further enhanced by the regimental flags and other adornments , which were tastefully displayed . Bro . F . J . Stohwasser presided , supported on his right by Bros . Alderman David H . Stone , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., and Sir Charles Bright . At the conclusion of the dinner , which was most recherche , and exceedingly well served under the direction of Bro .
F . VV . Bolton , Sutler to the H . A . C . Grace was sung by the musical { artists present . The first toast proposed was "The Queen and the Craft , " followed by the " National Anthem , " the solo parts being given by Miss Bertha Moore . The next toast was that of " 'Hie M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Captain-General and Colonel of the Honourable Artillery Company , which was heartily and loyally received . The VV . M . next proposed "The Right
Hon . the Karl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master ; and the Rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Alderman Stone , P . G . VV . of England , who , on rising to respond , was heartily cheered , Bro . Stone said he deemed it a great honour to reply to this toast , including as it did the names of royal princes and the most noble in the land . It was to their great influence , doubtless , that the Craft had been brought to its present position . lie had considered himself one of
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Prince Leopold On Art For The People.
f preserving the ground as an open space . They desired ° t the same time that some benevolent or public body a | iouId pa Y moderate rental for the site , and the society s s now negotiating with them on the subject . Negociations were also in progress for the acquisition of two burial nrounds at the back of the Foundling Hospital ; but in this case there we re legal hindrances which , it is hoped , may be removed by an Act of Parliament that had been drafted
by a friend of the society . Another phase of the society's lahon to which they attached special importance was the formation of a voluntary choir of singers , to give oratorios and concerts to the poor . The Committee charged with this branch of the work found some difficulty in obtaining the services of good amateurs—a difficulty which , His Royal Highness trusted , needed only to be made known to be overcome . The last object was the society's decoration
t > y mural paintings , pictures , gifts of flowers , and other means , of workmen ' s clubs , schools , hospitals , and other buildings . This was the most actively prosecuted part of the society ' s operations . Many a barren dingy wall had thus been made to look gay and bright ; and many a weary eye had rested gratefully on their loving handiwork . It was hoped , as the objects of the society became more widely known , that even more artistic help ' of a high
character would be forthcoming . The number of applications for help in this direction was very great , and it was at present scarcely possible to keep pace with them all . lie trusted he had said enough to elicit the sj'mpathies and aid of all those who lived within reach of all that was beautiful and elevating , and to make them willing to
extend those privileges to those who did not at . present enjoy them . Resolutions in support of the objects of the society were passed , and the proceedings closed with a cordial vote of thanks to Prince Leopold and the Princess Louise .
He Couldn't Understand It.
HE COULDN'T UNDERSTAND IT .
In one of the principal cities of Tennessee , some years since , a stranger desired to visit a lodge , and on presenting himself to the T y ler ( who , by" the way , was a German ) , obtained a Committee from the lodge to " examine" him . After tliK Committee and the visitor had been in the anteroom about ten minutes , they again appeared in the Tyler's
room , and the Committee entered the lodge , leaving the " visitor" outside the lodge door . The Tyler at once took in the situation , and suggested to the stranger that perhaps he was a little " rusty , " to which the stranger replied in a very animated tone , "Sir , I don't understand it . I retired with the Committee and produced my credentials , and they would not allow me to enter the lodge . " " Credentials ! "
says the Tyler , " Vot vas dem ? " "Sir , " says the stranger , " here they are . Here arc my diplomas—one as a Master Mason , and one as a Royal Arch ; one as a Knight Templar , and a certificate , duly authenticated , that I am a 32 ° Mason ; " and becoming considerably more excited , he repeated , with considerable more force than elegance , " I don't understand it ' . " He then began to pace
to and fro , saying he had been outrageously treated , and turning to our German friend , repeated : " f don't understand it ! " This last repetition of his inability to understand it was more than the Tyler could stand , and he , becoming likewise excited , said : " Mine friend , dot is yoost exactly vot ish der madder mid you—you dond vondersthandt a ting apout it—und I tink you dond had better stliay aroundt here some more ! "—Masonic A ire .
Jamaica.
Jamaica .
CONSECRATION OF THE UNITED SERVICE LODGE , No . 1873 . The consecration and dedication of the United Service Lodge , No . 1 S 73 , took place at Sussex Hall , Kingston , on Monday evening , the Gth December , 1 SS 0 , the consecration service being ably performed by the Right Worshipful Bro . Altamont DeCordova , D . D . G . M ., E . J ., assisted by his
Grand Wardens , the R . W . Bros . J . L . Ashenheim , and C . VV . Tait . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with . The following form the administration : — Bros . Commander A . W . Warry , R . N ., W . M . ; Dep . Commissary J . H . Pearson , P . M . ; - Captain W . Marvin , A . P . U ., S . W . ; M . P . CormacMcCormack , M . D ., J . W .
1 ' . S . Sanguinetti , S . D . ; J . A . Harvey , J . D . ; Lieut . A . R . Hampton , 2 nd W . I . Regt . I . G . ; Captain T . Bell , A . P . D ., Treas . ; John Lucie Smith , Sec ; Rev . Hugh Croskery , M . D ., ' Chap . ; A . II . Jones , Org , ; Lieut . W . C . Hastings , R . N ., Stewd . ; Captain G . F . Coward , IX of C . ; and George Magnus , Tyler .
KINGSTON . —Royal Keystone Lodge ( No . 240 ) . —At the ordinary meeting of the above lodge , Pro . No . . 1 . Mark Master Masons , held at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday evening , the 20 th December , 1 SS 0 , the Right VVor . wo . A . DeCordova , P . G . M . W ., acting for the Immediate jl ast Master , who was absent from sickness , installed Bro . k -X . Leon as Master for the ensuing year . The following
a , the officers of the administration , viz .: VV . Bros . . k'X . Leon , W . M .: G . J . Sargent , I . P . M . ; B . Stinr-s , I-JIMSAV . ; Bros . T . N . Aguilar , J . W . ; T . Demetrius , J -O . j J . M . Simpson , S . O . ; A . P . Alberga , J . O . ; J . - C . Hendriks , Treas . ; VV . R . Ryder , Sec . ; F . I . , ' f \ - Reg . of Mks . ; A . Tripe , S . D . ; J . F . Ward , h " -i C . McL . Kerr , Dir . of Cer .: G . Levy , I . G .: J . "" yes , Tyler . J
' lie Academ y states that a collection of Gaelic . Proverbs , by Sheriff Nicholson , Kirkcudbright , will be \ " ed immediately . The collection represents the labour tfrnany years . M J < J , " ' SOIXTMEXT AMI Pn . i . s . —Diirini ; cverv break of wintrv btfj ., L'Xc ' ' i' > ns should be made by the alliicted to recover health c „ 7- ' "" remitting cold am ! trying storms set in . Throat ailments , 11 iiiv 1 iiimLii
» iK ,. : " fr - " " ¦ " .. " ...., ..... .... .. , m , ' 'If nausea , and accumulation of phlegm can readilv lie retit j" " >' rubbing this line derivative Ointment twice a d ' av upon * 'tli lf ' *"'' ' ' Holloway ' s treatment is strong ! v recommended fitr , 1 l'lew of giving immediate ease , preventing p ' rospective ilan-° 'i ' l ' ! " cctin K permanent relief . These all important ends bis 0115 iii * ' ' ' ' lls can accomplish , and will surely prevent illsidn-6 tlv 'ascs from fattening on the constitution to display tliem'' " Hiiii ' , '" < ls in those disastrous forms that will probably " ¦ ' life till death itself is almost prayed for . —[ Anvr ] .
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —The one hundred and twenty-second installation meeting of this . lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern on Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., the W . M ., Bro . Thomas F . Collings , occupying the chair . There were present Bros . George Britton , S . W . and W . M . elect ; James Harper , J . W . ; ' Isaac Wilcox , P . M ., Treas . ; . T . R . Karnes , P . AI ., Hon . Sec ; VV .
Ashwell , I . P . M . ; James Norman , P . M . ; K . F . Storr , P . M . ; G . VVaterall , P . M . ; O . C . Sargcant , I . G . ; Hy . Povey , Robert VV . Coulcher , II . F . Griffin ( Master of the Fanmakers' Company ); Thomas Witing , Joseph Corbett , B . Peart , VV . Cook , John Frost , Mark Hubbard , VV . J . E . Crane , B . Peart , jun ., J . Miller , W . H . Keen , E . Y . Jolliffe , J . J . Slater , and J . Parkinson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Sir
John Bennett , P . G . Steward ; Win . Winnett , 59 ; the Rev . J . Jackson Wray , P . P . G . Chap . Middlesex ; George Kenning , VV M . 1657 , P . G . D . Middlesex ; VV . J . Dixon , 27 ; John F . Stone , 10 ^ 3 ; P . Midler , 73 ; J " . Davies , 1309 ; G . P . Britton , P . M . 183 ; C . Jcnkinson , ' 1657 ; W . Greaves , and T , M . Norman . The minutes of the last regular meeting" were read and
confirmed , and Mr . Edward Stanton Hopper , who had been proposed by Bro . George Britton , and seconded by Bro . E . F . Storr , IMU ., was elected and duly initiated . Notices of motion for alteration of bye-laws , by Bros . E . F . Storr P . M ., and J . Harper , J . ., were postponed . Bro . George Britton was then presented and duly installed after which a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the out-going W . M .,
Bro . 1 . r . Colhngs . 1 he presentation was made by Bro . G . Britton , in an effective speech . The W . M . invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . Thomas F . Collings , I . P . M . ; John Harper , [ S . W . ; John J . Slater , J . W . ; Isaac Wilcox , P . M ., Treas . ; Thomas R . Eames , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Henry Povey , S . D . ; Robert Walpole Coulcher , J . D .. ; VV . Coolc , I . G . ; Edward F . Storr , P . M ., D .
of C . ; William Ncats , VV . S . ; and J . Parkinson , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted , and subsequently the brethren dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , " "The Pro Grand Master , " & c , having been proposed and duly honoured , the W . M . proposed "The Lord Mayor and
Corporation of the City , " the toast being acknowledged by Bro . Sir John Bennett , P . G . Steward ' . " The Health of the Newly-installed W . M . " was given by Bro . T . Collings , I . P . M ., and responded to , the W . M ., in turn , giving "The Initiate , " Bro . Hopper responding . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was next given , and responded toby Bro . E . F . Storr . That of "The Visitors , " proposed in very cordial terms by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro .
G . P . Britton , of the Unity Lodge , followed , and then "The Treasurer and Hon . Secretacy , " which was replied to by Bro . T . A . Eames , P . M ., who expressed great regret at the unavoidable absence of his colleague . "The Health of the Officers " and " Prosperity to the Lodge " was then given , and the official list closed with the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening excellent songs were rendered by Bros . H . Povey , J . Harper , G . M . Vane , VV . Winnett , Mark Hubbard , and others .
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This old lodge met for the dispatch of business on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . Morrison , W . M . ; He ' aphy , S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . Middlesex , J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Clark , S . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Fromholz , VV . S . ; Kendall , D . C . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B .
Middlesex , P . AI . ; Green , P . M . ; and C . Dairy , P . M . The visitors were Bros . Dickinson , Manchester ; Little , Leopold ; Tozer , Hemming , Peck , 951 ; and Coop , 1 G 12 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Day was most ably passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . Several communications having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
lhe usual routine of toasts followed . "The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in very warm terms by Bro . Carter , in the absence of the I . P . nf . Bro . Morrison , in reply , said that he was pleased to see that , notwithstanding the inclement weather , the Lodge of Faith had mustered in good strength . He was gratified with the position which he held , as it was one that any Mason might well be proud of . The Faith Lodge had a very long history , and had
possessed many distinguished Masons , and although he could not hope to equal those brethren in ability , yet he would strive to follow in Iheir footsteps . He was supported by several able Past Masters and an efficient staff of working officers , and witli their kind and valuable : iid he did not fear for the result . In conclusion , he thanked them very sincerely for the hearty way in which they had drunk his
health . "The Visitors" followed , and drew from Bros . Little , Coop , and others appropriate replies . "The Past Masters " was coupled with the name of Bro . E . Hopwood , who responded in a speech of some length . The toast of " ; The Treasurer and Secretary" was very heartily recognised ; and in acknowledging the compliment those worthy
brethren—Bros . Carter and Stuart—among other things , expressed their intention of retaining their respective offices , and of discharging their duties to the best of their ability , as long- as the brethren thought fit to honour them with their approval . The proceedings finished with the pledge of "The Officers , " which toast was briefly replied toby Bros . Heaphy and Walls .
UNIVERSAL LODGE ( No . 181 ) . —This lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., for ordinary business , and the installation of the W . M . for the _ ensuing year . As is well known in the Craft , the Uuiversal is a very old lodge , and enjoys a high reputation for its working , as during the past year Bro . Edwin Howard
has performed no less than fifty ceremonies , concluding on this evening by installing Bro . J . F . Hoddinott as his successor in the chair , who in due time appointed as his officers Bros . Hasclfine , as S . W . ; Fryer , as J . W . ; VV . R . Norris , as S . D . ; Lowe , as J . D . ; and Layton , I . G . After the business of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , when the customary Past Master ' s
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jewels were presented to Bro . Howard ( on retiring from chair ) , P . M . Bro . Roberts , and P . M . Bro . the Rev . T . Jones . The pleasures of the evening did not , however , end here , for it appeared the initiates and joining members of the year had been so gratified with the conduct and working of Bro . P . M . Howard , that , aided by the energies and " Hearty good wishes " of Bro . VV . R . Norris ( now S . D . of the lodge ) , and Bro . Leonard Laskcy ( the youngest
initiate ) , they bad raised a subscription to present " him with a testimonial and extra jewel , on each of which appeared the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Edwin Howard , W . M . of the Universal Lodge , No . 1 S 1 , for the year 1 SS 0 , by his initiates and the brethren who joined the lodge during his year of office as a mark of their appreciation of his sterling qualities , both as a man and a Mason . " As works of art ' both the jewel and testimonial deserve the highest praise , the latter beautifull
y emblazoned on vellum , and containing the signatures of the eighteen brethren who formed the subscribers . In addition to the members of the lodge there were several visitors , among whom may be mentioned Bros . Druct , P . M . I' -M ; J . W . George , P . M . 1309 ; G . M . Wall , P . M . ; Cain , P . M . Mount Edgcumbe ; Collings , P . M . Neptune , 22 ; and Charles Johnson , Southern Cross , G 72 , Pernambuco , Brazil . After the banquet a most excellent concert of vocal music was given , and the lodge was closed in due form about
10 . 30 p . m . FITZROY LODGE ( No . 569 ) . — The brethren of this lodge which consists of the officers and members of the Honourable Artillery Company celebrated their annual , installation meeting at the head-quarters on Friday , the 2 Sth ult . A large and distinguished company were present , including Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Grand Master of Middlesex ; Alderman David H . Stone
, Past Grand Warden of England ; Sir Charles Bright , Deputy Grand Master of Middlesex ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; E . B . Bright , Grand Junior Warden Middx . ; ' George Lambert , Past G . W . Herts . ; Dr . Barringer , Past G . W . Herts . ; George Motion , Past G . D . Essex ; Christopher Rook , Past G . S . B . Herts . ; Major Harding , P . G . S . Middx . ; and R . P . Spice , P . G . S . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M .,
assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . F . J . Stothwasser , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; W . G . Brighten , J . VV . j Capt . R . Helsham , P . M . Treas ; Capt . J . Eglcse , P . M . Sec ; Capt . VV . J . Spicer , P . M . ; VV . H . Honey , P . M ., D . of C . ; Herbert J . Adams ; P . M . ; F . Graves , P . M . ; R . G . Webster , P . M . ; VV . Birdsc-ye , S . D . ; C . VV . J . Baker , J . D . ; G . Enlcher , I . G . ; W . H . Bateman , and H . P . Matthews , Asst . D . of
C . ; and Goddard , Tyler . S . S . Alexander , VV . R . Harrison , J . Williamson , E . Blanks , J . E . Fullager , VV . T . Ansell , O . G . Newton , J . Pugh , John Pash , J . Pease , S . Rotto , A . M . Sou !! , T . E . H . Dadworth , J . ' A . Hunt , R . Senecal , jun ., VV . E . Williams , J . S . Simmonds , A . McKcnzie , C , G . J . Port . G . Potter , HHamilton , G . Harrison , T . Best , VV . Pain , jun ., C . Rolfe , F . H . Smith , R . Birkett , VV . J . Cox , H . J . Norris , H . Rawlins , Thomas
Alashill , W . Hammond , A . Durrant , G . Marshall , H . Merceron , VV . Carter , J . Quarm , H . Pouch , Er G . Stewart Roberts , and C . Corelli . The minutes of the regular meeting held on November 26 th , and the emergency meeting on the 14 th of January having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . . S ydney Walford , son of J . E . Walford , P . M . 177 and 14 S 9 , which proving unanimous in his favour , that gentleman having been properly prepared
was admitted and impressivel y initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The joining member Bro . Robert Senecal , jun ., was then balloted for and declared unanimously elected . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with . The Installing Master , Bro . Captain Joseph Eglese , P . M ., Sec , having taken the chair , Bro . Francis Joseph Stohwasser was presented , and having assented to the responsibilities attached to
the office of Worshipful Master , ; the brethren below the rank of Installed Master retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Eglese in a most able and impressive manner p laced Bro . Stoliwasser in the chair of K'S . On the re-admission of the brethren , the working tools in the several Degrees were presented , and the newly-installed VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom . Bro . Stohwasser appointed and
invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . William Greene Brighten , S . W . ; Wm . Birdseye , J . W . ; Capt . R . Helsham , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . Joseph Eglcse , P . M ., Sec ; C . VV . J . Baker , S . D . ; G . Fulcher , J . D . ; VV . H . Honey , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . H . Bateman and II . P . Matthews , Asst . D . of C . ; J . Pash , I . G . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the W . M . ' s first
pleasing was to present his predecessor with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which Bio . J . ; C . Sanderson acknowledged in appropriate terms . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting table , the arrangement of which , for so large a number of " guests , was very creditable to the ingenuity of D . of C ., Bro . VV . Honey , and the assistant D . of C . ' s , Bros . Bateman and Matthews . The handsome uniforms of the officers and
brethren gave to the banquetting hall a most imposing effect , which was further enhanced by the regimental flags and other adornments , which were tastefully displayed . Bro . F . J . Stohwasser presided , supported on his right by Bros . Alderman David H . Stone , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., and Sir Charles Bright . At the conclusion of the dinner , which was most recherche , and exceedingly well served under the direction of Bro .
F . VV . Bolton , Sutler to the H . A . C . Grace was sung by the musical { artists present . The first toast proposed was "The Queen and the Craft , " followed by the " National Anthem , " the solo parts being given by Miss Bertha Moore . The next toast was that of " 'Hie M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Captain-General and Colonel of the Honourable Artillery Company , which was heartily and loyally received . The VV . M . next proposed "The Right
Hon . the Karl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master ; and the Rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Alderman Stone , P . G . VV . of England , who , on rising to respond , was heartily cheered , Bro . Stone said he deemed it a great honour to reply to this toast , including as it did the names of royal princes and the most noble in the land . It was to their great influence , doubtless , that the Craft had been brought to its present position . lie had considered himself one of