Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

Bro . F . H . Macklin was , on Monday last , unanimously elected VV . M . of the Asaph Lodge , No . 1319 , for the ensuing year . Bro . James Terry has issued the usual invitations to the summer entertainment to the residents at the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon , which will take place on Thursday next . A special saloon carriage will be reserved by the 3 . 20 train from Charing Cross , or 3 . 30 from Cannon-street .

The Accident Insurance Company , Limited , give notice that interim interest on the paid capital of the Company , at the rate of five per cent , per annum , for the half year ending the 30 th June , 1 S 94 , is now payable . Miss Lucinda Broadbent , formerly a pupil in the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and for several years past Assistant Matron there , was on Friday , the 29 thult ., unanimously elected to the responsible post of Matron to the Girls ] Orphanage at Beddington , out of a very large list of candidates .

It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Bro . ] ames Mulley Scarlett ( in his 50 th year ) , P . M . 1471 , P . " M . 1799 , P . Z . 1471 , P . P . J . G . W . Essex , from shock to the system , consequent upon a painful operation whicii was performed at his residence , 50 , Aberdeen-road , Highbury , N ., on Thursday , the 28 th ult . The funeral took place at Abney Park Cemetery on Tuesday , the 3 rd instant .

After providing for the amortization of leases , depreciation of plant , sinking fund for the redemption of debentures , and the payment of Debenture interest , the report of Spiers and Pond Limited recommends the payment of a dividend of 10 per cent ., less income tax , for the year ending the 31 st March , 1 S 94 , leaving £ ' 5332 15 s . 3 d . to be carried forward to next year . The warrants will be posted after the shareholders' meeting to be held on the 9 th July . The share transfer bocl-s are closed from the 25 th [ une to the nth [ uly , both inoYci / e .

A meeting of the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Northumberland and Durham will be held in the Grand Assembly Rooms , Barras Bridge , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., under the banners of the Northumberland and Berwick Lodge ( T . L ) . and the Tristram Lodge , No . 346 . At this meeting the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Rev . Canon Tristram , D . D ., will have completed

his 2 ist year of rule in the province , and the occasion will be commemorated by the presentation to him of his portrait painted by Mr . C . Kay Robertson , and an address . The whole of the funds for the presentation have been raised by personal offerings from the Mark brethren of the province ; no lodge funds of any kind whatever having been used for the purpose .

We notice that the new North London Philanthropic Society ' s excursion to Clacton-on-Sea takes place on Tuesday next , the ioth inst ., when , in addition to an augmented band , there will be a variety of spoils on board , fancy fair , phonograph , & c , and a great number of prizes for which

the public can compete . This excursion should he a great success under the management of the energetic President , Bro . W . Ofield , and Vice-President , Brn . G . Ring , assisted by Bros . Burley , Sandle , I ' nderwrod , Maskall , and Berrv . Tickets can be obtained by post from the Hon . Sec , W . Piper , 20 , Culford-road , N .

MASONIC REVIVAL . —At the venerable cathedral of Limerick a very unique service was held on Sunday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., at the usual hour , half-past three o ' clock . In addition to the ordinary congregation , the Masons of North Munster attended in very large numbers and occupied the stalls and central nave , and wore their various jewelled orders . The cathedral was completely filled with a most reverent and attentive congregation .

The service was fully choral , nnd the rendering of the hymns and anthems most effective * . The following clergymen took part in the service—Ihe Dean of Limerick , the Precentor , and the Revs . Messrs . Hudson and Adams . Canon Wills , of Rathkeale , was the special preacher ; and although over 90 years have elapsed since a similar service was held there , it is to be hoped that now henceforward there will be a like annual celebration on St . John ' s Day .

The Great Western Railway Company announce that during July , August , and September cheap excursions for 3 , S , 10 , 15 , or 17 days will leave Paddington Station at io . io p . m . every Friday nijrht for Exeter , Plymouth , Penzance , & c , and every Saturday at 7 .. S . S a . m ., for the same periods , for Weston-super-Mare , llfracombe , Exeter , Torquay , Plymouth , Penzance , & c An excursion train will leave at S . 10 a . m . on Saturdays for Shrewsbury ,

Llanidloes , Aberystwyth , Barmouth , Harlech , Rhyl , Colwyn Bay , Llandudno , Bettws-y-coed , Bangor , Carnarvon , and other stations in North Wales for 3 , 10 , or 17 days . An excursion will leave at 12 . 35 p . m . on Saturdays for Yeovil , Dorchester , Weymouth , & c , for 3 , 10 , or 17 days , and at 1 . 55 p . m . for Exeter , Torquay , Plymouth , & c , for 3 , 8 , 10 , 15 , or 17 days . Excursions will also be run at convenient times each Saturday to Newbury , Devizes , Gloucester ,

Cheltenham , Bath , Bristol , Wells , Clevedon , Taunton , Tiverton , and other station ? . Passengers will be booked on Saturdays to Guernsey and Jersey vid Weymouth and the short sea passage tt > the islands by the mail train , leaving Paddington at 9 . 15 p . m . Third class return tickets , available for S , 10 , 1 . 5 , or 17 days , will be issued at a fare of 24 s . Od . Direct steamers will run direct from Weymouth to Guernsey and from Weymouth to Jersey and back .

FORKICIN COMI'I . ' IION is cften declared to l . e tin' cause of much of the sutterin ^ iu ll . is country , unci we ure told that the mimher of foreigners in l '' nj , 'land make it dillicult for the Kntflishman to c ^ et a livirjr . However Ihis m : iy he , it is eerliiinly true that the prcsen e cf foreign m . ' . lter in the Lined endangers Ihe health c I the whole system-. To purify the 1 ,, ' onc and to coriect disorders

of the liver ar . d stomach , the only certain , safe and a ^ ree . 'ihle rrecicine is Holloway's 1 'i . ls . If you sailer from j * out , rheumatism , rr lumha ^ o , seal s , Irarns , or similar evils , you must use with the least po-siHe delay riollowny ' s Ointment . For over half-a-cec tury these famous rem dies have heen the •aithful fiiend of man .

Masonic And General Tidings

The personalty of the late Bro . ex-Sheriff Burt , J . P ., has been sworn by the executors at the sum of £ 121 , 823 . Lord Rothschild has promised to contribute the munificent sum of i , 3 ooo towards the cost of erecting a People's Synagogue , a Jewish Courthouse , and a Jews Toynbee Hall at the corner of Commercial-road , Whitechapel . A sum of about £ 14 , 500 is required for the purpose .

The Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria has presented a handsome diamond and turquoise pin to Bro . Hart , divisional superintendent of the Great Western Railway , in recognition of the courtesy and attention shown by him to his Imperial Highness when travelling over the line .

The Lord Mayor , Alderman and Sheriff Sir J . voce Moore , Alderman and Sheriff Sir J . C . Dimsdale , the Baroness Burdett-Coutts and Mr . Burdett Coutts , M . P . ; Sir John Lubbock , Sir John Hutton , Sir Charles Hall , and Mr . H . L . W . Lawson , M . P ., were amongst the company honoured with invitations to the State bill that was given by command of her Majesty at Buckingham Palace on Monday last .

The Merchant Taylors Company have for some time past been in negotiation with the leaseholders of the now celebrated property on Laurence Pountney-hill , with a view to the perservation of the ancient crypt beneath the building . These negotiations have failed , owing to the fact that the new building cannot be erected unless the ancient structure beneath is removed . The company have , therefore , nothing more to do with the matter . —Citv Press .

THE ORDER or THE EASTERN STAR . —An American paper has the following : "The Convention of women Masons who constitute the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star of the State of New York , which will open in the Scottish Rite Hall to-day , will net , from present indications , pass off as quietly as the gatherings of former years . Many of the members have been making assertions for

some time past that there is too much politics in the order , and that heretofore the administration of affairs has been dominated by a ' ring . ' The ' ring' is ruled by the male members of the order , who , while not numerically strong , have been astute enough in former years to force their ideas upon the Convention . " WEEKLY EXCURSIONS TO NORTH WALES . —For many

years past the Great Western Railway Company have run excursions each week during the summer months between London and Weymouth , Exeter , Plymouth , Penzance , and other stations in the West of England , and with a view to increasing the facilities for visiting North Wales the Company announces that on every Saturday during July , August , and September , commencing to-morrow ( Saturday ) ,

an express excursion train will leave Paddington at S . io a . m . for Shrewsbury , Oswestry , Borth , Aberystwyth , Bala , Barmouth , Harlech , Criccietn , Rhyl , Colwyn Bay , Llandudno , Conway , Bettws-y-coed , Bangor , Carnarvon , Llanberis ( for Snowdon ) , and many other favourite holiday

resorts . The tickets will be available for return on the following Monday , Monday week , or Monday fortnight , and the facilities afforded will no doubt be appreciated and largely patronised . Cheap trains will be run to London from North Wales every Monday , commencing on July gth , returning on the following Saturday or Saturday week .

It is not generally known that East London can boast a large number of energetic and hardworking Freemasons . Yet such is the case , and in the Order they are regarded with a great deal of respect and interest . An altogether new departure was made on Sunday , when a special service for the Craft was held at Bromley Parish Church in aid of the City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Chest .

Many visitors were unable to find standing room , so crowded was the old edifice . Archdeacon Sinclair preached an effective sermon , and every lodge in the district was represented . The vicar ot the parish , the Rev . J . Parry , M A ., who succeeded the late Prebendary How , was the author of the idea , he being a newly-initiated Mason . —City Press . INTERNATIONAL BOOKHINIHNG EXHIBITION . —A very

attractive exhibition , not only to book lovers , but to all interested in arts and crafts , is now on view at the antiquarian book-shop in High Holborn , known as "The Caxton Head . " Bro . and Mrs . Tregaskis , who so energetically conduct this flourishing business , have conceived the idea of obtaining specimens of the bookbinder's craft from all parts of the world , and a most attractive and

interesting collection is the result . Cities so wide apart as St . Petersburg and Memphis , as well as Teheran and Edinburgh , contribute to the show . The work chosen for the purpose is " King Florus and the Fair Jehane , " translated by Wm . Morris from a French Romance of the XtHth century , and never was book more magnificently enshrined . The variety of material and diversity of

decoration are unquestionable , and prove that in design and execution the present is in no way inferior to the past . Bro . and Mrs . Tregaskis ivere on Tuesday last honoured by a command to submit the exhibition for the Queen ' s inspection [ at Windsor Castle . Her Majesty carefully examined the different specimens , and expressed the gratification the view had afforded her .

VICTORIA J UHII . EE MASONIC ANNUITY FUND . — The half-yearly election for annuitants on the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Annuity Fund has just taken place at Dublin . This useful Charity was founded by members of the Masonic Order in the year 1887 to commemorate the Jubilee of her Gracious Majesty ' s accession to the Throne , and although started such a

short time ago in a very modest manner , it has now become one of the recognised Charities of the Order , and is doing a valuable work amongst aged and distressed Masons and their widows . The two candidates elected now make 22 cases that have been substantially relieved since the foundation of the Institution , and leave at present 14 annuitants on thc fund , seven of whom are brethren and seven widows . Every case is

closely scrutinised by a special Committee appointed for the purpose , and their claims duly canvassed , and the brethren throughout Ireland have this guarantee that their generosity is not misapplied . We learn from the Treasurer that funds are urgentl y required with the view of extending the operations of the annuity fund ; and copies of the report and other information can be had on application to the Assistant Secretary , Bro . A . N . Molesworth , 2 , St . Andrew-street , Dublin .

Masonic And General Tidings

Henley Regatta , favoured with delightful weather , passed through its second stage , on Thursday , the rowing again being of very high class . At the annual police fete at the Crystal Palaceon Thursday in aid of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage , there were 43 . 4 'i 7 visitors , against 41 , 4 ( 19 last year .

A donation of £ 500 has been received from Mr . George Hanbury for the building fund of the Paddington-green Children ' s Hospital .. Abcut £ 4000 is still required to complete and open this hospital free from debt . The Leathersellers' Company have recently voted £ 105 to the Albion Colliery Explosion Fund , £ 250 to the Leather Trades School , Bethnal Green-road , and £ 10 ios . to the Sheriffs' Fund Society in connection with discharged

prisoners . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ' s Britannia de feated the American Vigilant in Thursday ' s chief yachting contest on the Clyde . A collision occured between the Satanita and Lord Dunraven ' s Valkyrie , by which the latter craft was sunk . No lives were lost .

Mrs . George Alexander gave an " At Home " on Wednesday evening at the Grafton Galleries , where there was a large and brilliant gathering of most of the notable people in the circles of Literature , Art , Music , and the Drama , as well as many well-known members of general society . The death is announced of Mr . A . Pamphilon ,

Vice-Controller of the General Post Ollice , who died on Thursday afternoon . Mr . Pamphilon had only been ailing for a few days , and the news of his death came as a shock to most of his colleagues . The deceased gentleman was widely respected , and by his untiring energy and ability had risen practically from the ranks to the eminent position he attained in the postal service .

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught paid a visit to the Ash Ranges , Aldershot , on Thursday , where the Army Rifle Meeting is in progress , and were accompanied by Major-General and Miss Gregorie . Their Royal Highnesses went round the ranges and showed the keenest interest in the various competitions . In shooting for the Ladies ' Prize , Mrs . Follet distinguished herself by making three

" possibles . " She put on 24 bulls-eyes in succession , including three lightning shots . The Duke and Duchess , accompanied by Madame Marinni and Lord Bingham , were present in the evening at a performance of " The Ticket of Leave Man , " given in the Theatre . Royal , Aldershot , by the ollicers and men of the West Yorkshire Regiment , on behalf of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association .

On Thursday , at the Hall of the Coachmakers ~ ompiny , Noble-street , the Baroness Burdett-Coutts was presented with the Honorary Freedom in testimony of the guild ' s appreciation of her exertions in the interests of the technical education of those connected with the coach-building t-ade in London . The Baroness was received by the Master , Bro . Sir John Monckton , F . S . A . ; Mr . VV . B . Brook , Senior Warden ; Alderman Sir Walter Wilkin ,

Renter Warden ; Col . Lee , Junior Warden ; and Bro , P . de L . Long , the Clerk . Bro . Sir John Monckton having handed the recipient a copy on vellum oi the grant , and , in accordance with the custom of the C ' uy , tendered to her " the right hand of fellowship , " the Baroness—who already holds tne Freedom of the Haberdashers' and Turners ' Guilds , and was publicly presented with the Freedom ot the City at Guildhall in 1 S 72—suitably acknowledged the honour .

A handsome stained-glass window , presented by Mr . J oshua W . Butterworth , F . S . A ., iMaster to the Worshipful Company of Stationers , and recently erected at the north end of the Hall in Ludgate HOI , was unveiled on I ' hursdiy , by the Lord Mayor , who was accompani e d by the Lady Mayoress . Mr . Sotheran , Mr . Stephens , Sir Francis 1 ' ruscott , and other members of the Company were present .

The main portion of the window represents Caxton submitting a proof of his first printing to Edward IV ., and mikes a lilting embellishment to ill : hall . The Queen iistinfing by the King with the Prince at her side , and the group is completed by a lady-in-waiting . In the loregrouni a youth is busily engaged grinding the materials for the ink ani a compositor is setting type . An exact reproduction of

Caxton ' s printing press , the insignia of the Stationers ' Company , and the eclophons of some eminent printers complete the window . An action , brought by the Apollinaris Compmy against Mr . Daly , the proprietor and manager of Daly ' s Theatre , came on for hearing before Mr . J ustice Kekewich list week . The counsel for the plaintiff said th it it wis a

motion for an injunction restraining the defendant from publishing in his programme a misleading advertisement which was calculated to lead to the belief that Johinnis Water was thc only water that could be obtained at the Midland , Great Western , and other of the principal railway stations and hotels . This , counsel said , was perfectly untrue , seeing that the Apollinaris Company had a contract with these particular railway companies to supply them

vvith their water , and they also supplied the best known hotels . Upon the notice of motion being served , certain correspondence had taken place between the solicitors of the parties . The defendant was not present , having gone abroad . Mr . Daly ' s ' counsel said that what had been agreed to was a consent order for an injunction restraining the further publication complained of , and Mr . Daly undertook to pay a sum beyond the costs .

On the 27 th ult . there was an imposing Masonic ceremony at Lincoln , the occasion being the laying of the foundation stone of the new Masonic buildings to be known as the Freemasons' Rooms . The movement originated with the VVitham l . oige , the members of whicii desired to celebrate the centenary of the lodge in a permanent manner . The present lodge-rooms being somewhat

cramped it was decided to erect more commodious and suitable quarters for the meetings . The members of the St . Hugh Lodge lent their aid to the undertaking , and the building was sufficiently advanced for the Uying of the memorial stone by Bro . Major Smyth , of Elkington Hall , Louth , the Provincial Grand Master . The stone was laid

with the customary Masonic ceremony , and an invocation delivered by the P . G . Chaplain ( Bro . Kev . J . Graham ) . The brethren then returned to the lodge-room and subsequently partook of luncheon at thc Saracen ' s Head Hotel . The new buildings are being erected by Messrs . H . S . and W . Close , Lincoln , from the designs of Messrs . W . Mortimer and Son , architects .