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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BANK RATE REDUCED . —Tine directors oi the Bank of England at their meeting on Thursday decided to reduce the Bank rate from four per cent ., at which it has stood since 21 st February last , to 3 J- percent . A ROSE SHOW IN THE CITY . —An exhibition of roses will be held in the nner Temple Gardens on Thursday , the 4 th prox ., by the National Rose Society .
BRO . THE LORD MAYOR will hold a meeting at the Mansion House on Thursday , the 27 th instant , on behalf of the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind . THE ART LOAN EXHIBITION . —The exhibition of Spanish art at the Guildhall Gallery continues to draw large daily attendances . Since the opening of the exhibition it has been visited by 124 , 000 persons .
THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will be held at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at four p . m . ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 . —Bro . Dr . Charles Edward Milnes Hey , W . M . —A complimentary banquet will be given to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ralph Langton , and Mrs . Langton at the Hotel Cecil , on Friday , the 2 Sth instant .
THE SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MASONIC HALL COMPANY , LIMITED . —An extraordinary general meeting of the members of this company will be held at the registered offices on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at 8 p . m ., to consider the financial position of the company . A VOLUME BY THE LADY MAYORESS .-In the course of a few weeks the Lady Mayoress will publish a volume entitled " Twelve Allegories . " It will have a decorative title-page and frontispiece by Mr . Percy Bulcock , who produced the design s for the Parnassus edition of Rossetti ' s " Blessed Damozel . "
THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY have issued a pamphlet containing lists of farmhouses , seaside and country lodgings , hotels , and boarding houses in the districts served by the line , including Jersey and Guernsey . The pamphlet also contains an attractive illustrated preface and list of golf links . MRS . T . P . O'CONNOR'S COMEDY . — "A Lady from Texas , " produced on Saturday evening at Great Queen-street Theatre , won approbation from the audience . On the fall of the curtain ^ there were calls for the author , Mrs . T . P . O'Connor , who , on being led before the footlights by Bro . Penley , was received with generous applause .
WE ARE SORRY to hear that Bro . George J . Dunkley ( better known as G . a . Graham ) has been obliged to go into the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital , and has undergone a severe operation on his left eye . We are happy to say that the operation was most successfully performed by Dr . H . W . Dodd , and that Bro . Dunkley is progressing favourably . )
THE ROl D'YS in which Monsieur Albert Saleza will be heard later on in the season at Covent Garden , possesses a peculiar interest for him , as it was in the role of Mylio that he made his lirst appearance on any stage , at the Opera Comique , in Paris , in September , iSSS , he having just graduated from the Paris Conservatoire . The Roi d'ys is due at Covent Garden in the early part of July .
" GIFTS TO LAMBETH . —Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence , Bart ., M . P ., has made a gift of valuable books to the Lambeth Library , and presented two framed pictures to the Lambeth Town Hall , the latter presentation including a likeness of Mr . William Lawrence , his lather , wearing the gold chain now the property of the Lambeth Council . The Council at its last meeting passed a special vote of thanks ( or the generous gifts .
BRO . DR . CHARLES FORSHAW , of Bradford , on the 31 st ult ., was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Dublin . He was nominated for this distinction by Mr . James Brenan , President of the Royal Hibernian Acade my , by Mr . Albert W . Quill , M . A ., M . R . I . A ., barrister-at-law , and by Dr . John Corbett , M . A .. LL . D ., member of the Senate of Trinity College , Dublin . The Royal Dublin Society was founded in 1731 , and its President is Lord Ardilaun , M . A ., D . L .
THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY announce that on Mondays , June loth , 17 th , and 24 th , an express day excusion to Frome , Yeovil , Dorchester , and Weymouth will leave Paddington Station at 8 . 35 a . m . The day trip fare to Weymouth will be 7 s . 6 d ., and passengers will travel by the new direct route , and be due at Wey-. mcuth at 12 . 40 p . m . The return train will leave Weymouth at G . 20 p . m ., and be due at Paddington at 10 . 35 p . m . The new route considerably shortens the dis ' ance between Paddington and Weymouth . Tickets at a higher fare will be issued available for 5 S ,
, 12 , or 15 days . MASONRY . —Masons are a power in the land . This is too self-evident to need emphasising . How strong a body they are may be gathered by inference from a glance over the pages of the catalogue issued by Messrs . i George Kenning and Son , of Little Britain , Aldersgate-street . The firm ' s chief trade is concerned with Masonry , and to
cope with the business they have branches at Liverpool , Manchester , and Glasgow , in addition to the headquarters , and the second London establishment in Great Queenstreet . Illustrations of these are given in the catalogue , and there are also photo-Kiuphic views of the firm's work rooms . Other illustrations represent the badges the firm have made for City Sheriffs and masters of City companies . The catalogue proper is wonderfully full and comprehensive . —City Press .
MASONIC BANQUET AT BRECON .-A grand Masonic banquet was held at the Wellington Hotel , Brecon , on Wednesday evening , the 29 th ult ., when Bro . J . M . Broakes , W . M ., and the brethren of the Brecknock Lodge were honoured by a visit fiom Bio . W . Vaughan Morgan , P . G . Treasurer , and an Alderman and one ot the Sheriffs of the City of London . This brother is a native of Breconshire , and began
his prolessional career in the town ot Brecon . He is a tr _ tther of the late Mr . Octavius Morgan , the first M . P . for Battersea , aryl also of the late Major W . Vaughan Morgan , who contested the borough of Brecon in the Liberal interest in the year 1 S 74 . The brethten of the Brecknock Lodge have recently secured Bro . Alderman Vaughan Morgan's portrait to hang in their lodge . There was a large attendance at the banque :, and the visitors included the brethren of Merthyr , Hay , and Builth Lodges .
BRISTOL'S VETERAN MUSICIAN , Bro . William Maby , celebrated his 87 th birthday just recently , and was , as usual , reminded of the fact by a visit from a number , of his old friends and admirers who without fail regularly attend on the 2 j * _ of May in each year to wish him many happy returns of the day and compliment him . The attendance this ytar was of an exceedingly representative character , amongst tho e present being his old friend ol 60 years ago , Mr . Fred Irwin , also Mr . Charles Arnold ,
about the only remaining citizen and veteran actor of the old stock days of the Bristol theatres ; Mr . Turner , the stage manager at the Prince ' s ; Messrs . Hamilton , Claxton , 1 Rechi , Heaven , with members of his family , and others . It is gratifying to hear that Bro . Maby lcoks better and younger than ever , and hearty wishes were expressed that a long-continued enjoyment of health and happiness may still be his lot . As is usual at these annual foregathcrings some excellent music , recitations , and interesting speeches contributed to a most enjoyable evening .
TO THE RELIEF OF KIMBERLEY .-This picture , painted by 12 . D . Gi ' es from sketches made in South Africa , is now on view at Thomas McLean ' s Art Gallery , 1 7 , Haymaiket . The picture graphically portrays the Cavalry Division , under G . neral French , galloping to the relief of Kimberley on February 15 th , 1900 . In the centre is General French ( distinguishable by the white helmet he always wore ) , followed by his staff , among whom may be seen , immediately behind him , Lord Edmund Talbot , on his left Major Haig , Major Lawrance , Col . Eustace , and Mr . Laycock . In white hat and
black coat is Mr . Wallers , who acted as guide to the force . In the distance , on the right of the picture , are the low kopjes , behind which the force had bivouaked the previous night , on the banks of the Modder River , and on which the enemy ' s shells are bursting . On the left , faintly seen through the dust , are higher kopjes occupied by the Boer iillemen . The galloping squadrons of the Cavalry Division stretch right and left —immediately on the left are a squadron of the Household Cavalry , their bigblack
, horsts already showing signs of the wear and tear of the campaign . A cloud of dust and earth behind them shows where one of the enemy ' s shells has just fallen . In the foregiound a lance and haversack indicate that the 9 th and iGth Lancers , who preceded the rest oi the Division , have already passed ; while the wheel tracks across the front of the picture—and the unfired Pom-Pom shell—shows where the Boers haye spirited away one of their guns .
Masonic And General Tidings.
THE EARL OF WARWICK is , the Essex County Standard regrets to hear suffering from the effectsof a severe chill , and has cancelled all his public engagements for the present . Under medical advice his lordship will go abroad immediately on Ui 6 conclusion of the Warwickshire Yeomanry training , and will return in the third week in July to be present at the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught as M . W . G . M . and to preside at the Essex Provincial Masonic meeting . In consequence of the Eirl ' s absence from England the proposed visit of the Essex Freemasons and their lady friends to Warwick Castle , which had been fixed for the 29 th inst ., has been postponed till the 27 th prox .
THE KING AND " BARTS . "—The movement which has been inaugurated for placing in the great hall at St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital some permanent memDrial of the King ' s 34 years presidency of that great medical charity promises to be very sue . cessful . It has not yet been decided whether the memorial shall take the lorm of a portrait or of a bust of hi- Majesty , as much will depend upon the sum subscribed .
Each subscription has wisely been limited to five guineas . Sir Trevor Lawrence , Bart ,, is treasurer of the fund , and among the first subscribers are Bro . Alderman Alliston , Mr . Alderman Crosby , M . D . ; Sir Frederic A . Burrows , Bart ., Bro . the Rev . Sir Borradaile Savory , Bart ., Mr . George Baker , Mr . R . Grey , and Mr . J . R . Cooper , J . P . Subscriptions should be sent to Mr . W . H . Cross , clerk of St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital .
CLONFERT CATHEDRAL . —Canon McLarney , the public-spirited and energetic Rector of Clonfert , Co . Galway , who 10 years ago so courageously undertook the task of restoration of Clonfert Cathedral , is still appealing for the comparatively small sum £ 2000 necessary to complete the work . Clonfert Cathedral was founded in the year 558 , 39 years before the landing of Augustine in Kent . It is very small , and it possesses many features of architectural beauty . The 12 th century doorway , which excited the
admiration of Ruskin , would alone mark the building as unique . It is strange that we who pride ourselves on belonging to the ancient historic Church of the land should take so little interest in the preservation of such a venerable fane , the possession of which makes us the object of envy to others . The whole Church of Ireland is indebted to Canon McLarney for his enterprise and perseverance , and we trust his efforts may soon be rewarded with the full sum needed to complete the restoration of this small old Keltic church . —From the Church of Ireland Gazette .
THE 166 TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER of the Cumberland Benevolent Ins . Hu . tion in London was held at the Hotel Cecil last Wednesday , Bro . Colonel J . R . Bain , M . P ., presiding over a large company of ladies and gentlemen connected with the border county . Amongst those present were * . Bro . Augustus Helder , M . P ., and Miss Helder ; Bro . Sir John Heron Maxwell , Bart . ; the Right Hon . J . W . Lowther , M . P . ; Sir Jacob Wilson , Bro . Sir George Fardel ] , M . P . ; Bro . Colonel J . R . Bain , M . P ., and Mrs . Bain ; Bros . W . F . Lamonby ( member of the Committee ); Jonas Lindow , J . P . ;
J . P . Watson , J . P . ( Bombay ) , and Mrs . Watson ; Bro . J . C . Harper ( John Scott , Ltd . ) , and Mrs . Harper , & c . The Institution possesses nearly £ 10 , 000 funded capital , with the income of which and subscriptions and donations annuities are granted to decayed Cumbrians and widows residen t in the metropolis , 30 of whom are now on the books , two having been elected at the annual election the previous Monday . Exclusive of all casual relief , education and clothing of children , and other charitable calls on tbe Institution , from the year 1812 to 1827 , there have been from the latter period 318 aged individuals relieved by the charity , at an expenditure of £ 33 , 401 up to 1920 .
BRO . SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN MEMORIALS . —The committee have received considerable support towards the proposed memorials , the first of which is the monument in St . Paul ' s Cathedral , which will forthwith be placed in hand . As to the scholarship to which Sir Arthur ' s name is to be attached , there is every expectation that it will be sufficiently endowed to provide for the maintenance of the holder , and large though the sum required will be to accomplish this , the committee are hopeful ol successfully carrying it through if they receive the expected co-operation from the
public and musical world . As to the third object , which consists of a statue or bust 0 the late distinguished musician , to be placed in some prominent public position , the committee have determined on its execution only after miking provision fjr the scholarship . Morning performances in aid of the fund will be given at th ; Vaudeville to-morrow ( Saturday ) , the 8 th , and at the Savoy , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant . la addition to Lloyds Bank ( Law Courts Branch , 222 , Strand , W . C ) , Messrs . Chappell and Co ., 50 , New Bond-street , and Messrs . Novello , No . 1 , Berners-street , will gladly receive subscriptions .
THE EMPRESS LODGE , No . 25 S 1 . —Summonses have been issued by the Secretary of the above lodge for an emergency meeting to be held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , at 5 . 15 p . m ., on Thursday , the 13 th instant , follow-id for the purpose of commemorating the inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth . In addition to most of the principal Grand Officers , invitations have been accepted by several prominent statesmen and Masons interested in the development of the Colonies , including : Bros . Sir M . Bhownagtrree ( India ) . Sir Andrew Clarke , K . C . M . G ..
Agent-General of Victoria ; the Lord Chancellor , Lord George H 1 n . il . 0 n , H . R . Hoylts , District Grand Secretary Bombay ; C . M . Mold , District Grand Master Argentina ; B . Marks , P . M . No . 1 Lodge , Grand Lodge of Victoria ; J . Richards , D . G . Master Transvaal ; A . M . Simpson , P . D . G . M . South Australia ; and Hon . Sir J . Smith , P . G . M . West Australia . Many other invitations have been issued to which replies have not yet been received , but it is certain that the gathering will be one of the most interesting events , both from a social and Masonic point of view , of th . current season .
ANGLO-INDIANS AND OTHERS seeking genuine Indian-manufactured condiments , currie stuffs , chutnees , preserves , pappldums , Bombay ducks , Nepa . uA pepper , & c , send to the original firm . C . Stembridge and Co ., 18 , Green-street , Leicester-square , London ; and Calcutta . Established 1821 . Write for price list . Removed from 33 , Leicester-square ) .
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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BANK RATE REDUCED . —Tine directors oi the Bank of England at their meeting on Thursday decided to reduce the Bank rate from four per cent ., at which it has stood since 21 st February last , to 3 J- percent . A ROSE SHOW IN THE CITY . —An exhibition of roses will be held in the nner Temple Gardens on Thursday , the 4 th prox ., by the National Rose Society .
BRO . THE LORD MAYOR will hold a meeting at the Mansion House on Thursday , the 27 th instant , on behalf of the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind . THE ART LOAN EXHIBITION . —The exhibition of Spanish art at the Guildhall Gallery continues to draw large daily attendances . Since the opening of the exhibition it has been visited by 124 , 000 persons .
THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will be held at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at four p . m . ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 . —Bro . Dr . Charles Edward Milnes Hey , W . M . —A complimentary banquet will be given to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ralph Langton , and Mrs . Langton at the Hotel Cecil , on Friday , the 2 Sth instant .
THE SOUTHEND-ON-SEA MASONIC HALL COMPANY , LIMITED . —An extraordinary general meeting of the members of this company will be held at the registered offices on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at 8 p . m ., to consider the financial position of the company . A VOLUME BY THE LADY MAYORESS .-In the course of a few weeks the Lady Mayoress will publish a volume entitled " Twelve Allegories . " It will have a decorative title-page and frontispiece by Mr . Percy Bulcock , who produced the design s for the Parnassus edition of Rossetti ' s " Blessed Damozel . "
THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY have issued a pamphlet containing lists of farmhouses , seaside and country lodgings , hotels , and boarding houses in the districts served by the line , including Jersey and Guernsey . The pamphlet also contains an attractive illustrated preface and list of golf links . MRS . T . P . O'CONNOR'S COMEDY . — "A Lady from Texas , " produced on Saturday evening at Great Queen-street Theatre , won approbation from the audience . On the fall of the curtain ^ there were calls for the author , Mrs . T . P . O'Connor , who , on being led before the footlights by Bro . Penley , was received with generous applause .
WE ARE SORRY to hear that Bro . George J . Dunkley ( better known as G . a . Graham ) has been obliged to go into the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital , and has undergone a severe operation on his left eye . We are happy to say that the operation was most successfully performed by Dr . H . W . Dodd , and that Bro . Dunkley is progressing favourably . )
THE ROl D'YS in which Monsieur Albert Saleza will be heard later on in the season at Covent Garden , possesses a peculiar interest for him , as it was in the role of Mylio that he made his lirst appearance on any stage , at the Opera Comique , in Paris , in September , iSSS , he having just graduated from the Paris Conservatoire . The Roi d'ys is due at Covent Garden in the early part of July .
" GIFTS TO LAMBETH . —Sir Edwin Durning-Lawrence , Bart ., M . P ., has made a gift of valuable books to the Lambeth Library , and presented two framed pictures to the Lambeth Town Hall , the latter presentation including a likeness of Mr . William Lawrence , his lather , wearing the gold chain now the property of the Lambeth Council . The Council at its last meeting passed a special vote of thanks ( or the generous gifts .
BRO . DR . CHARLES FORSHAW , of Bradford , on the 31 st ult ., was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Dublin . He was nominated for this distinction by Mr . James Brenan , President of the Royal Hibernian Acade my , by Mr . Albert W . Quill , M . A ., M . R . I . A ., barrister-at-law , and by Dr . John Corbett , M . A .. LL . D ., member of the Senate of Trinity College , Dublin . The Royal Dublin Society was founded in 1731 , and its President is Lord Ardilaun , M . A ., D . L .
THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY announce that on Mondays , June loth , 17 th , and 24 th , an express day excusion to Frome , Yeovil , Dorchester , and Weymouth will leave Paddington Station at 8 . 35 a . m . The day trip fare to Weymouth will be 7 s . 6 d ., and passengers will travel by the new direct route , and be due at Wey-. mcuth at 12 . 40 p . m . The return train will leave Weymouth at G . 20 p . m ., and be due at Paddington at 10 . 35 p . m . The new route considerably shortens the dis ' ance between Paddington and Weymouth . Tickets at a higher fare will be issued available for 5 S ,
, 12 , or 15 days . MASONRY . —Masons are a power in the land . This is too self-evident to need emphasising . How strong a body they are may be gathered by inference from a glance over the pages of the catalogue issued by Messrs . i George Kenning and Son , of Little Britain , Aldersgate-street . The firm ' s chief trade is concerned with Masonry , and to
cope with the business they have branches at Liverpool , Manchester , and Glasgow , in addition to the headquarters , and the second London establishment in Great Queenstreet . Illustrations of these are given in the catalogue , and there are also photo-Kiuphic views of the firm's work rooms . Other illustrations represent the badges the firm have made for City Sheriffs and masters of City companies . The catalogue proper is wonderfully full and comprehensive . —City Press .
MASONIC BANQUET AT BRECON .-A grand Masonic banquet was held at the Wellington Hotel , Brecon , on Wednesday evening , the 29 th ult ., when Bro . J . M . Broakes , W . M ., and the brethren of the Brecknock Lodge were honoured by a visit fiom Bio . W . Vaughan Morgan , P . G . Treasurer , and an Alderman and one ot the Sheriffs of the City of London . This brother is a native of Breconshire , and began
his prolessional career in the town ot Brecon . He is a tr _ tther of the late Mr . Octavius Morgan , the first M . P . for Battersea , aryl also of the late Major W . Vaughan Morgan , who contested the borough of Brecon in the Liberal interest in the year 1 S 74 . The brethten of the Brecknock Lodge have recently secured Bro . Alderman Vaughan Morgan's portrait to hang in their lodge . There was a large attendance at the banque :, and the visitors included the brethren of Merthyr , Hay , and Builth Lodges .
BRISTOL'S VETERAN MUSICIAN , Bro . William Maby , celebrated his 87 th birthday just recently , and was , as usual , reminded of the fact by a visit from a number , of his old friends and admirers who without fail regularly attend on the 2 j * _ of May in each year to wish him many happy returns of the day and compliment him . The attendance this ytar was of an exceedingly representative character , amongst tho e present being his old friend ol 60 years ago , Mr . Fred Irwin , also Mr . Charles Arnold ,
about the only remaining citizen and veteran actor of the old stock days of the Bristol theatres ; Mr . Turner , the stage manager at the Prince ' s ; Messrs . Hamilton , Claxton , 1 Rechi , Heaven , with members of his family , and others . It is gratifying to hear that Bro . Maby lcoks better and younger than ever , and hearty wishes were expressed that a long-continued enjoyment of health and happiness may still be his lot . As is usual at these annual foregathcrings some excellent music , recitations , and interesting speeches contributed to a most enjoyable evening .
TO THE RELIEF OF KIMBERLEY .-This picture , painted by 12 . D . Gi ' es from sketches made in South Africa , is now on view at Thomas McLean ' s Art Gallery , 1 7 , Haymaiket . The picture graphically portrays the Cavalry Division , under G . neral French , galloping to the relief of Kimberley on February 15 th , 1900 . In the centre is General French ( distinguishable by the white helmet he always wore ) , followed by his staff , among whom may be seen , immediately behind him , Lord Edmund Talbot , on his left Major Haig , Major Lawrance , Col . Eustace , and Mr . Laycock . In white hat and
black coat is Mr . Wallers , who acted as guide to the force . In the distance , on the right of the picture , are the low kopjes , behind which the force had bivouaked the previous night , on the banks of the Modder River , and on which the enemy ' s shells are bursting . On the left , faintly seen through the dust , are higher kopjes occupied by the Boer iillemen . The galloping squadrons of the Cavalry Division stretch right and left —immediately on the left are a squadron of the Household Cavalry , their bigblack
, horsts already showing signs of the wear and tear of the campaign . A cloud of dust and earth behind them shows where one of the enemy ' s shells has just fallen . In the foregiound a lance and haversack indicate that the 9 th and iGth Lancers , who preceded the rest oi the Division , have already passed ; while the wheel tracks across the front of the picture—and the unfired Pom-Pom shell—shows where the Boers haye spirited away one of their guns .
Masonic And General Tidings.
THE EARL OF WARWICK is , the Essex County Standard regrets to hear suffering from the effectsof a severe chill , and has cancelled all his public engagements for the present . Under medical advice his lordship will go abroad immediately on Ui 6 conclusion of the Warwickshire Yeomanry training , and will return in the third week in July to be present at the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught as M . W . G . M . and to preside at the Essex Provincial Masonic meeting . In consequence of the Eirl ' s absence from England the proposed visit of the Essex Freemasons and their lady friends to Warwick Castle , which had been fixed for the 29 th inst ., has been postponed till the 27 th prox .
THE KING AND " BARTS . "—The movement which has been inaugurated for placing in the great hall at St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital some permanent memDrial of the King ' s 34 years presidency of that great medical charity promises to be very sue . cessful . It has not yet been decided whether the memorial shall take the lorm of a portrait or of a bust of hi- Majesty , as much will depend upon the sum subscribed .
Each subscription has wisely been limited to five guineas . Sir Trevor Lawrence , Bart ,, is treasurer of the fund , and among the first subscribers are Bro . Alderman Alliston , Mr . Alderman Crosby , M . D . ; Sir Frederic A . Burrows , Bart ., Bro . the Rev . Sir Borradaile Savory , Bart ., Mr . George Baker , Mr . R . Grey , and Mr . J . R . Cooper , J . P . Subscriptions should be sent to Mr . W . H . Cross , clerk of St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital .
CLONFERT CATHEDRAL . —Canon McLarney , the public-spirited and energetic Rector of Clonfert , Co . Galway , who 10 years ago so courageously undertook the task of restoration of Clonfert Cathedral , is still appealing for the comparatively small sum £ 2000 necessary to complete the work . Clonfert Cathedral was founded in the year 558 , 39 years before the landing of Augustine in Kent . It is very small , and it possesses many features of architectural beauty . The 12 th century doorway , which excited the
admiration of Ruskin , would alone mark the building as unique . It is strange that we who pride ourselves on belonging to the ancient historic Church of the land should take so little interest in the preservation of such a venerable fane , the possession of which makes us the object of envy to others . The whole Church of Ireland is indebted to Canon McLarney for his enterprise and perseverance , and we trust his efforts may soon be rewarded with the full sum needed to complete the restoration of this small old Keltic church . —From the Church of Ireland Gazette .
THE 166 TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER of the Cumberland Benevolent Ins . Hu . tion in London was held at the Hotel Cecil last Wednesday , Bro . Colonel J . R . Bain , M . P ., presiding over a large company of ladies and gentlemen connected with the border county . Amongst those present were * . Bro . Augustus Helder , M . P ., and Miss Helder ; Bro . Sir John Heron Maxwell , Bart . ; the Right Hon . J . W . Lowther , M . P . ; Sir Jacob Wilson , Bro . Sir George Fardel ] , M . P . ; Bro . Colonel J . R . Bain , M . P ., and Mrs . Bain ; Bros . W . F . Lamonby ( member of the Committee ); Jonas Lindow , J . P . ;
J . P . Watson , J . P . ( Bombay ) , and Mrs . Watson ; Bro . J . C . Harper ( John Scott , Ltd . ) , and Mrs . Harper , & c . The Institution possesses nearly £ 10 , 000 funded capital , with the income of which and subscriptions and donations annuities are granted to decayed Cumbrians and widows residen t in the metropolis , 30 of whom are now on the books , two having been elected at the annual election the previous Monday . Exclusive of all casual relief , education and clothing of children , and other charitable calls on tbe Institution , from the year 1812 to 1827 , there have been from the latter period 318 aged individuals relieved by the charity , at an expenditure of £ 33 , 401 up to 1920 .
BRO . SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN MEMORIALS . —The committee have received considerable support towards the proposed memorials , the first of which is the monument in St . Paul ' s Cathedral , which will forthwith be placed in hand . As to the scholarship to which Sir Arthur ' s name is to be attached , there is every expectation that it will be sufficiently endowed to provide for the maintenance of the holder , and large though the sum required will be to accomplish this , the committee are hopeful ol successfully carrying it through if they receive the expected co-operation from the
public and musical world . As to the third object , which consists of a statue or bust 0 the late distinguished musician , to be placed in some prominent public position , the committee have determined on its execution only after miking provision fjr the scholarship . Morning performances in aid of the fund will be given at th ; Vaudeville to-morrow ( Saturday ) , the 8 th , and at the Savoy , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant . la addition to Lloyds Bank ( Law Courts Branch , 222 , Strand , W . C ) , Messrs . Chappell and Co ., 50 , New Bond-street , and Messrs . Novello , No . 1 , Berners-street , will gladly receive subscriptions .
THE EMPRESS LODGE , No . 25 S 1 . —Summonses have been issued by the Secretary of the above lodge for an emergency meeting to be held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , at 5 . 15 p . m ., on Thursday , the 13 th instant , follow-id for the purpose of commemorating the inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth . In addition to most of the principal Grand Officers , invitations have been accepted by several prominent statesmen and Masons interested in the development of the Colonies , including : Bros . Sir M . Bhownagtrree ( India ) . Sir Andrew Clarke , K . C . M . G ..
Agent-General of Victoria ; the Lord Chancellor , Lord George H 1 n . il . 0 n , H . R . Hoylts , District Grand Secretary Bombay ; C . M . Mold , District Grand Master Argentina ; B . Marks , P . M . No . 1 Lodge , Grand Lodge of Victoria ; J . Richards , D . G . Master Transvaal ; A . M . Simpson , P . D . G . M . South Australia ; and Hon . Sir J . Smith , P . G . M . West Australia . Many other invitations have been issued to which replies have not yet been received , but it is certain that the gathering will be one of the most interesting events , both from a social and Masonic point of view , of th . current season .
ANGLO-INDIANS AND OTHERS seeking genuine Indian-manufactured condiments , currie stuffs , chutnees , preserves , pappldums , Bombay ducks , Nepa . uA pepper , & c , send to the original firm . C . Stembridge and Co ., 18 , Green-street , Leicester-square , London ; and Calcutta . Established 1821 . Write for price list . Removed from 33 , Leicester-square ) .
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