United Grand Lodge.

Iieved the time had arrived when it should be attended to , and that he had a rig ht to be heard upon it . He would withdraw his motion . Bro . Horace Lloyd said it was a matter which wanted no direction at all , as the Board were already directed by their regulations to do all such

things . If a memorial had been sent to them about it they would have attended to it . It was one of their duties ; but they did not know there was a want of accommodation . Let it be brought before them and they would consider it . The Boaid of General Purposes was spoken of , he

regretted to say , as if it were in the hands more or less , of those who sst on the dais . Now , the Board consisted of members elected yearly by the Craft , and a great number of those changed from year to year . There was no pretence at ^ Jl for saying that the Board , or any member of it , sought to assume an exclusheness , or to reject

stifroestions brought before it irom without . Il was their strongest wish , on the contrary , to consider everything which might tend to the benefit of the Craft . ' The motion was therefore withdrawn , and Grand Lodge having nothing eke . before ft , was closed in due form .

A NEW THEORY . —A new theory ot earthquakes and volcanoes , which has found favour with scientific nun gererally has been g iven by Mailer . It is based upon the conceded fact that the earth is gradually cooling ; and as it cools , it contracts , but not uniformly .

Thc interior contracts more rapidly than the crust , and Mailer believes that the shrinkage of the crust can explain nil volcanic phenomena . As the result of the contraction of the earth , irregularities of level were first produced in the far remote ages ; then corrugation of mountain

ranges and table lands . ; and lastly local crushings down and dislocations , a process still going on . Heat being , as is now generally allowed , a form of motion , the work expended in bearing down the crust is transformed into hent . The surface of the earth may be well compared to the shrivelled skin of an apple . Earthquake and

volcanic eruptions are the result ofthe subsidence and shrinkage of the earth's surface , l'he old theory that mountains are upheaved is not correct . The valleys are sunken down . Tlie volcanic force has passed its maximum , and is now growing less as the earth parts with its internal heat .

IMHIOVEMKNT AT ST . P . U ' ' . —The works now in hand in St . Paul ' s-churchyard for the improvement of the thoroughfare at the top of Ludgate-hill are rapidly approaching completion , 'l'he present railings will be thrown back as far as the statue of Queen Anne , and the space thus

gained will be added to the roadway . The ground taken from the churchyard is of considerable value , as the Corporation have agreed to give the Uean and Chapter of the Cathedral £ 20 , 000 for it . In view of the public importance of the improvement , the Corporation has applied to the

Metropolitan Board ot \ V orks lor a contribution towards the cost . With reference to the precautions taken to protect the cathedral from lightning , it may be stated that in metallic connexion with the cross , ball , and scrolls , their are eight copper conductors ^ each being a half-inch of The

strain ^ copper wire . octagonal strand has been adopted , as it gives the most metal in the least space . In the opinion of electrical engineers , St . Paul ' s Cathedral will , if properly fitted with conductor , protect all the surrounding buildings from lightning within an area of 3 , 000 feet .

The Rev . Dr . Cox , Vicar of St . Helen ' s , the author of " Musical recollections of thc Last Half Century , " is engaged upon another work , namely , " Recollections of the Last Half Century of the Tnictarian and Ritualistic Controversy . "

A BOON TO EVF . HY llocsi-iioi . n . —Boots , with the celebrated , wire-quilted soles , wearing twice as long asoidiiiarv leather , ( or all ages ; ami children ' s boots with Wtallie lip . " ; , which never wear out at the toes , may he hail at most shoe liealcis . Insist 011 g \\ ing three a trial , and judge on lh < -ir merits .

Freemasonry In Trinidad.

FREEMASONRY IN TRINIDAD .

On Saturday , the 24 th May , the members of Athole Lodge , 438 , San Fernando , holding ofthe Grand Lodge of Scotland , met , by appointment , at the residence of Bro . John Lewis , to bid farewell to their esteemed Past Master , the Right Worshipful Bro . Wm . Cuthbert , who was

about to leave the island for Europe . The Right Worshipful Master , Past Master Palmer , and Bro . W . L . Johnston , J . VV ., accompanied Bro . Cuthbert from his residence to Bro . Lewis ' s , where he was fraternally received by the brethren ,

who had been waiting his arrival . Bro . Phillip C . Corrie , W . M . of Lodge Royal Trinity , 372 , E . C . j Bro . John McKenzie , Past Master , and other members of that lodge in the Island were present also , for the one common cause of paying " honour to whom honour is due . "

The following address , signed by the brethren , was read , and handed to Bro . Cuthbert b y the Rev . R . C . Nelson , the R . W . M . of " Athole , " the brethren nil standino- •—

" San Fernando , 24 th May 1873 . " To Bro . W . Cuthbert , P . M ., A . L . 438 . Right Worshipful Sir and Brother . On the eve of of your departure from this Island for Europe , we , Members of the Lodge Athole ( and other brethren ) , desire to express the obligation we feel

to you for the valuable services you have rendered us during the past year especially . " We desire to bid you a fraternal farewell , to wish you a happy and safe voyage , and a speedy return among us in good health , and with the heartfelt hope that every blessing may be yours . " To which address Bro . Cuthbert replied as follows : —

" Io the Right Worihipful Master , Past Master , and Brethren of Lodge Athole , No . 438 . " Brethren . —I have much pleasure , on thc eve of my departure for Europe , to receive this address , and have to express my sincere and fraternal thanks for the very kind and good wishes conveyed therein .

" I am glad and pleased that the little I have done for the Athole has been appreciated . I wish you all for a time farewell , and hope to find on my return that harmony and unanimity which is so characteristic of the brethren of Athole , of which I have the honour to consider myself one of the founders .

" Our many happy meetings shall ever be remembered by me . " To you , my brethren of Royal Trinity and other lodges , I beg to tender my most sincere thanks for your fraternal kindness in being present on this occasion to join in'the address which

I have just received , and to extend to me the right hand of friendship , symbolical of those feelings of " Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , " which ought always to reign in our midst . " I hope soon , brethren , to be with you again . Wishing you all a hearty and fraternal farewell ,

1 remain , my dear Sirs and Brethren , ever yours , fraternally , " \ V . \ i . CUTHBERT , " P . M . Athole , 431 . " Bro . Cuthbert spoke with great emotion , which evidently could not be avoided , seeing

himself surrounded by men of dilferent countries , colours , and creeds , yet united in brotherly love and harmony , to bid him farewell . Amongst them were some who were initiated into the ancient mysteries of Freemasonry by him , and

had reasons to feel deeply the parting . He has served the Craft faithfully , and has entirel y won the love and esteem of the brethren—venj precious jewels—which cannot be bought , even by monarchs .

AM . HANKS AMI A 1 . 1 . CLASSICS of Men , Women , and Children suffer occasionall y from bilious attacks , depression of spirits , and other morbid feelings , arising directly or remotely from disarrangement of the stomach , liver , or bowels . A few closes of Holloway ' s noted fills act magically in dispelling lo . v spirits and in expelling the covert attacks made on the liver by excessive heat , impure

atmosphere over-indulgcnceorexhausting excircnicr . t . Tlie most shattered constitutions derive benefit Irom Holloway's 1 'ills , which icgulate disordered action , biucc t ' „ c nerves , iiicica : c the ciictgyot' the ir . tellei . tual faculties aud revive thc fading iiienioiy . li / attentively studying tlie instructions fo . ' taking ihes : ' Pi ils and ob ' jdieatly putting them into p / actne , lac most despoudi-nt will ; 0011 feel confident ol a p = ife . t re . oveiy . —ADVT .

An Enter'd Apprentice's Prayer.

AN ENTER'D APPRENTICE'S PRAYER .

BY BRO . WILLIAM CARPENTER , P . M . P . Z . Almighty Father ! Architect divine Of countless worlds diffused through endless space Each moving in an orbit of its own , Each amid millions , keeping its own place .

In wisdom hast Thou made thy varied works , And over all things Beauty ' s magic thrown , To charm th' aspiring soul , and warm the heart , Such wondrous working is of Thee , alone .

When first I knelt within the guarded door , Thy blessing was invoked , that grace divine Might raise- me from the grovelling things of earth

To better estimate all works of Thine . May all injunctions then upon me laid , To influence and guide me never cease , But cherish'd by me , as a sacred charge . Direct my footsteps in the way of peace .

With wisdom from above , endow me now , That I may know , and knowing may pursue The way that will approve itself to Thee , That this in al ! things , I Thy will may do .

Oh ! Gracious Lord ! my heart incline ari ght , For all thats good inspire with a love—With love of Thee , from Whom all good must come ,

And thus prepare me for Grand Lodge above ! [ Bro . Carpenter ' s name was accidentally omitted from " The Divine Omnipresence , " in the last Freemason . ' ]

Bros . Colonel Campbell of Blythwood , and Colonel Mure of Caldwell , both Provincial Grand Masters , are candidates for the representation of Renfrewshire in Parliament . DUNOON . —The foundation stone of the New Town Hall was laid with Masonic honours , by Bro . James M'Griere , M . P ., on Saturday 30 th , ultimo .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , September 12 , 1873 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges and Chapters of any change in place or time of meeting .

Saturday , September 0 . Gui . Com . Boys' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Lodge 1412 , De La Iberia , llill-road , St . Johns' -wood . Chap . 975 , Koseof Denmark , Star and Gaiter , Kew Biidge . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( 820 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , Surrey , at 7 . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Manjuis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . C . S . Dilley , Preceptor .

Monday , September 8 . Lodge 1 3 66 , Highgate , Gatehuse Iltel , digitate . Strong , Man Lodge of Instructor ( 45 , ) Old Jeru-. dcni Tavein , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenweli , at 8 ; Bin . Beckett , i'receptor . Sincedty Lodge ol Instruction ( 174 ) , Kailway Tavern-I ' eiicliuich-strcet Station , at 7 .

Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern , llaverstock-liill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Kastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , lloyal ll / tei , Alilrend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . li . Cottheil , l ' rcieptut . Biitish Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank ol ti ' ci . dsl i | Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction fd 8 o ) , Hose anil Groom Tavern , Winsley-street ( opposite the Pantheon J ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . It . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 115 s , I ' receptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 8 ; llro . T . Moitlock , I ' receptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1207 ) , St . Saviour ' s

College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 ; tiro . H . W . Lindus , Preceptor . Tuesday , September 0 . Lodge 16 7 , St . John ' s , Holl y Hush Tavern , Hampstead . „ 548 , Wellington , White Swan Tavern , Deptford . „ 126 9 , Stanhope , Thicket Hotel , Anerley . a * . ? 83 , Friends in Council , . 73 , Golden-suuare . Chap . 8 57 , St . Marks , Duke of Edinburgh Tavern ,

Brixton . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instiueuoii , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 8 ; llro . John Thomas , Preeeplor .

Faith Lodgeof Instruction , fiVfreshriient I ' ooi is , \ ictoiia-.-:. ' ( opposite Westminster l' .-. ' :. > . cc Hotel ) , ; n 8 ; l ' io . C . A . Cultebruuc , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 J , Lorn'j Hotel , Lord ' s Cricket Ground , j-. St . John ' s-wood , at 8 , XC ^ Z Hro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor .