Masonic Banquet To Bro. Captain Colvill At Bodmin.

Id not be inimical to religion . Nor could it be opposed °° | he State , because they were now about to instal thc P- ' ncc of Wales as their Grand Master , and nobody in his ' -cs would endeavour to pull down his own throne . / Hear , hear , and app lause . ) And an institution that I * -nen ' scd so many thousands of pounds could not be opnnscd to society in general . ( Loud applause . ) "The Health of Earl Mount Edgcumbe , Provincial

f and Master of Cornwall , and thc Provincial Grand Lodge / Cornwall , " was drank with enthusiasm , and Bros . Solomon and Couch responded . " Thc I Iealth of Bro . Capt . Colvill " was next proposed l , v the chairman , who deeply regretted Bro . Colvill ' s •ibscncc through illness , and spoke of him in thc highest of thc he had

•rnis . J ^ governor county gaol never been surpassed for his ability as a disciplinarian , and in his ' rcncral kindness and forbearance towards thc prisoners under his charge . As a Freemason he stood in the first rank of the fraternity , and no man more truly acted upon its principles than did Bro . Colvill . The toast was received

with hearty cheering . _ Bro . Stokes , in eulogistic terms , proposed " 1 he Health of thc Chairman , " which met with a cordial reception . Bro . Hext suitably responded . Bro . E . Levcson-Gower , M . P ., who proposed "The A'isitors , " thanked all those brethren who had come from

a distance to do honour to Capt . Colvill , of whom they were all proud . Freemasons were not a limited fraternity , ami the more they were brought together from different places , the more would those feelings of benevolence and •roodwill be excited , which it was the very essence of Freemasonry to encourage and practice . Thc greatest curse

to mankind was the jealousies that existed between towns , counties , and countries , and one of the pre-eminent merits of Freemasonry was thatit knocked down those jealousies . ( App lause . ) Bros . Solomon , Webber , Guy , John Truseott , and Slribley responded .

; Bro . the Rev . A . H . Ferris proposed " The AV . M . and Oflicers of Lodge One and All . " Bros . Hele , I Iawker , and Rowe , returned thanks . In the toasts that followed , Bros . Rich , Geach , Collins , Edyvean , and the Mayor of Bodmin spoke , all highly eulogizing Captain Colvill .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

On Tuesday afternoon a large number of the stewards of the late festival of this Institution , accompanied by Bro . James Terry , thc Secretary , paid a visit to the Asylum at Croydon , for the purpose of inspecting it and the grounds attached to it , and conversing with the aged inmates of the Asylum . Among the brethren who made thc journey

were Bros . Major Creaton , Raynham W . Stewart , J . A . Farnfield , members of the House Committee ; and the Rev . C . j . Martin , P . G . C ; Thos . Cubitt , P . M . ; C . R . Miles , P . M . 1365 ; H . H . Farthing , P . M . 55 ; Rev . D . J . Drakeford , j ' . W . 2-, 6 , P . P . G . C . Somerset ; Hayward Edwards , W . M . 1385 ; ' E . G . Lcggc , S . D . 1 n-fj ; V . A . Manning , Frederick Lodge of ' Unity , 452 ; T . S . Carter , AA' . M . 430 ,

I ' rov . G . D . ' Herts . ; II . Smith , W . M . 13 O 0 ; John Purrott , D . C . 1479 ; Charles Jardine , P . M . 140 ; Thos . | ones , P . M , 745 ; E . C . AVoodward , W . M . 3 82 ; E . West , P . P . G . D ., Herts , P . M . 1327 ; F . W . Koch ; W . M . 1381 , P . M . 820 . ; W . Cutbush , P . M . 1385 , Prov . G . Supt . Wks . Herts ; AV . Body Date , 34 ; J . Lidner , 25 ; F . Newton , I . G . 5 ; J . B . Lemaitrc , P . M . 12 ; Thos . Bull , P . M . 145 ; VV . Kew , Stewd .

143 ; I . W . Ring , W . M . 72 ; C . Burlcy , P . M . 184 ; Geo . Lambert , P . M . 198 , P . P . G . W . Herts ; J . J . Berry , S . W . SS 4 ; lohn Kennett , W . M . 141 ; Charles Atkins , I . P . M . 27 ; F . Fellows , J . D . 192 ; W . I licks , P . M . 77 ; 483 , P . Prov . G . S . B . Kent ; and II . Massey ( Freemason . ) On arriving at thc institution , Bro . Terry conducted the party over the building and grounds , and explained till the

arrangements that were made for the comfort and happiness of the old people . I le pointed out all the improvements in the building , and that the gardens had all been recently rearranged . Thc improvements he showed in the gardens were owing to the liberality of Bro . William Cutbush , of Barnet , who had made the institution a present of 300 or 400 trees and shrubs , and that brother hoped still

further to add lo the beauty of the place , by tin additional gift of rhododendrons . After closely inspecting the place , and listening to Bro . Terry's description , the visitors unanimously expressed their approval of the arrangements . They spent sonic hours 011 the premises , and took great pains to examine the practical working of the charity . Belore separating for the evening , the brethren thought they

could not do better than , over a glass of wine , wish prosperity to thc institution , ami Bro . Raynham Stewart laking the chair , proposed a few of the Masonic toasts . Bro . 'ferry , in responding to thc toast " Success to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , " stated that this visit of the Stewards was the first that had ever been paitl to the institution by Stewards of the festivals . I Ic referred , in

terms of gratification , to the success of the festival last January , and informed the brethren that through their exertions , thc largest amount ever collected in one year for 'his charity was then brought in . It would be gratifying to them to know , that on account of this circumstance , the committee had been able lo add further candidates to the list for election in the ensuing May , viz .: twelve

willows and ten men , aud that this would make a total "umber of 24 C annuitants on the funds of the institution . "The Health of the Warden of the Asylum , " Bro . James Norris , was proposed , and it was mentioned that he was one of the oldest Masons living , having been initiated in the year 1812 . Thc brethren shortly afterwards returned to town , having spent a very gratifying afternoon .

Mr . Alderman Walker , the donor of the new Art Gallery Z Liverpool , has requested the Council to give up the ¦ ¦ encme for erecting a statue in his honour ,

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

Thc monthly meeting of the general committee of thc above school was held , last Saturday , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart presided . There were also present Bros . S . Rosenthal , W . Roebuck , Hyde Pullen , 'I ' . J . Sabine , Thomas W . White , W . Noak , A . II . Tattershall , Benjamin Mallam , H . Massey , ( Freemason ) , Jesse

Turner , F . Ii . Ebsworth , H . Moore , J . C . Dwarber , John Symonds . George Tree , F . Adlard , D . Bear , W . Collard Moutrie , W . II . Saunders , I . J . Hooper Wilkins , Robert B . Webster , J . G . Chancellor , Richard Spencer , H . Dtlbosc , and F . Binckes , Secretary . The meeting was very fully attended . Bvo . Dwarber enquired what number of boys

passed thc late local examinations out of the total body that went up for examination . Bro . Binckes replied that thc number sent up was eighteen , and out of these sixteen passed . Bro . Dwarber thought this was strong testimony to the efficiency of thc head Master , Mr . Perrott . ( Hear , Hear . ) The committee then fixed an adtlitional remuneration

for Bro E . Harris , the collector of the institution , and afterwards appointed Messrs . Willis , Pereival & Co . their bankers , Bro . Samuel Tomkins , Grand Treasurer , being a member of that firm . Bro . Binckes reatl the letter from thc Marquis of Ripon resigning his trusteeship . Bro . Binckes added that a Trustee of the General Fund and a Trustee of the

Sustentation Fund would have to be elected at the Quarterly General Courjt . 011 Monday next . After some discussion of the question of the head mastership of the school , the report of the committee appointed to deal with the matter was read and

adopted . Two petitions were read , and thc two candidates named in them were placed on the list for election in October . An outfit was granted to an ex-pupil , anti the committee having passed a vote of thanks to the chairman , adjourned .

The International Exhibition At Philadelphia.

THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT PHILADELPHIA .

[ We think it well to call attention , for the information of our Brethren , to the following circular . —En . ] Tourist and Excursion Offices , Ludgate Circus , London , April , 187 s .

To the Editor 0 / the Freemason . Dear Sir , AVe beg to call your attention to the accompanying Extract of a Letter received from the British Executive of thc International Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876 , under which we are appointed General Passenger Agents to thc British Section . Yours truly , T HOS . COOK & SON . [ COPY OF EXTRACT ] TLLK INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF 1876 , AT

PHILADELPHIA Offices of thc British Executive , 5 , Craig ' s Court , Charing Cross , S . W . March 4 th , 1875 . Gentlemen , —His Grace the Duke of Richmond , K . G ., Lord President of the Council , bearing in mind the able manner in which you conducted the transit arrangements

to anil from Vienna , both to the satisfaction ef the Royal Commission , of which His Grace was a member , and the advantage of the British exhibitors and visitors to Vienna , has instructed me to offer you the appointment of General Passenger Agents to the British Section of the International Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876 . " His Grace , aware how well the arrangements you

effected at Vienna , worked for the interests of all concerned , desires that similar , and if possible greater , facilities may be afforded in Philadelphia , viz .: that your special representative on this , as on the occasion alluded to , should be under the immediate orders of the British Executive . I have the honour to be , Gentlemen , A ' our obedient

Servant , P . CUNLIFFE OWES , Executive Commissioner . Thos . Cook & Son . Under this appointment Thos . Cook & Son have to make on behalf of the British Executive the whole of the arrangements with the Atlantic steamers and railway

companies for the conveyance of the Exhibitors , their assistants , anti workpeople , and also for the conveyance of the gootls to be exhibited ; and the Exhibitors may rest assured lhat every effort will be made to obtain as liberal arrangements for crossing the Atlantic as were made for the English Exhibitors at thc Vienna Exhibition of 1873 .

A Sterling Testimonial.

A STERLING TESTIMONIAL .

On Monday the tjtli instant one of those pleasing circumstances took place at Mouflct ' s Hotel , Newgate-street , which does not often occur in thc city of London . Thc occasion wasthe presentation of a testimonial consisting of a very richly chased silver tankard , and a ladies comforter , viz ., a

silver lea pot ( Barnard and Sons ) , to Mr . George Headington , by his colleagues , on his having completed 50 years service , in the firm of Hutton & Co . Engraven upon thc tankard was the following : — "Presented to Mr . G . Headington , upon his completion of 50 years service with Messrs . Hutton i : Co ., by his colleagues , as a token of their highest

esteem . I o Bro Burdett Yeoman , was deputed the honour of the presentation , who stated that like the bite Duke of Wellington , he believed that he had done his duty ; of which the noble Duke was a true type , anti said he , whilst a man docs his duty , there ; ue three powers he can defy . The Deity , man , and the devil . Thc Deity loves all men , and every man that does his duty , because in this essential there

A Sterling Testimonial.

is no fear , for where fear there can be no love , to do duty is love . After a fervid and terse speech . Bro Yeoman concluded , in the name of all present , by wishing Mr . Heading-ton continued health and prosperity , with " God ' s blessing . The friends sat down to a good Englishman ' s supper , which did the host credit .

Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .

Aiiciiivi'S OF THE MASONS ' COMPANY . It gave me great pleasure to read thc note by Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , that we are likely to get jorae information about the contents of the books of the Masons' Company of London . I have long had a wish to know something about them , believing they might be able to throw some light upon the early history of our Order . I trust our Rev .

Brother will shortly be able to publish exact copies of several of their old minutes , about and prior to 1717 . In connection with this , I would call attention to an article upon "Freemasonry , " in The Graphic for December 19 th , 18 74 , in which we are told " it is an historical fact that Henry VI . was initiated into Masonry in 1453 , and was in the constant habit of attending lodges . " We are also told

that our William HI . was a Mason , initiated in 1690 . " Now I woultl beg to ask the author of this article in The Graphic , where the evidence exists that Maury VI . was a Mason , and attended the lodges ? And as to William III . I would ask : Where is the proof that he was " initiated in 1 C 99 ? " and—supposing such really took place—in what lotlge ? Perhaps Bro . Wootlford will be able to find out

whether or not William III . joined the Mason ' s Company . Another assertion made in the Graphic article of date December 29 th , 1874 , is that thc Duke of Edinburgh is a Mason . May I ask when and where the Duke of Edinburgh was initiatetl ?—VV . P . Buchan , EKKATA . —At page 125 , third column , second line , reatl " 146 th anniversary , " and in sixth line , for " Michael Canmore , " read " Malcolm Cnnmore . "

Reviews.

Reviews .

We have read , with singular pleasure , a little book , lately published by Tweddell and Co ., Stokcsley , Yorkshire , and compiled by the wife of our well known Bro . G . M . Tweddell , entitled " Rhymes and Sketches in the Cleveland Dialect . " Being , from long residence , always ready to say , " l ' se Yorkshire , " we have perused the tiny volume with the deepest interest and pleasure . Both the

rhymes and the prose are equally effective and true , as we can assert from a long residence in A ' orkshire . We feel sure , that were several of the extracts of Mrs . Tweddell ' s zealous labour of love , read out to a Yorkshire audience , and this is the best of all tests as to truthfulness and effect , great would be thc applause , heartily expressed woultl be thc admiration . One friend of ours , of many

years , we hear even now , whose rendering of either the humorous or the pathetic pieces , whether of " Polly River ' s Visit to Stowslay Castle , Stow , " or " The Poor Mother ' s Lament for her Little Bairn , " would draw alike smiles and tears from a warm-hearted A ' orkshire gathering . Even his own inimitable story of the amiable " Beer , " and the courageous Yorkshire " Young Wumman " would pall in

comparison before Polly ' s vivid description of the " two loving doves " and their " coo , coo , cooing . " We hope that a large circulation may encourage Mrs . Tweddell to persevere in similar efforts , as we feel sure , that , like the ironstone of pleasant Cleveland , she has struck happily on a vein of sterling " metal , " not yet by a great deal ,

exhausted , and capable of being further worketl out with pleasure and ' with profit . Wc commend the " Rhymes and Sketches in the Cleveland Dialect , " to the notice of all our Yorkshire readers , nay , and for the matter of that , of our " Southerners " too .

A Friend In Need.

A FRIEND IN NEED .

A circumstance occurred in Enniskillen lately , which might be of interest to Masonic readers . A man named Arthur Petty was admitted a pauper into Enniskillen workhouse , the master of which , Mr . Alex . Prince , highly esteemed as a man , is a R . AV . M ., of St . John ' s Lodge , and he held the office of Prov . G . S . Bearer for many years . Petty had been a Mason , anil in consequence been denied

the rites of his ( the Roman Catholic ) church for over 20 years by the parish priest of Tempo , where he had resided . Although he had not sat in lodge for many years he still heltl to the Craft which taught him thc mysteries of the compasses and thc square . Shortly after his admission thc paupers anti the Master recognized each other as brethren .

Petty got seriously ill and lay on his death bed . Thc master was at a loss to befriend his poor brother , but determined to try . He sent for the workhouse chaplain and directed him to thc bedside of the dying man . The Chaplain , Rev . Mr . M'Kcnna , administered to the dying man the rites of his church ; and was leaving the house , when the Master met him , with a cheerful smile on his

countenance . "Mr . M'Kenna , you have obliged mc greatly . " " How ?" " A'ou have given the consolations of religion to a brother of mine , lo Arthur Petty . I le was a Freemason , and has been refused the iif . es of his church the last 20 years . But you have been very kind . "

The Rev . gentleman smiled good-naturedly , although he hail been sold , and went his way . As for Bro . Price h ; had done his duty as a man , a Christian , and a Mason . Query—Petty was virtually excommunicated by the Pope as he did not recant . FathcrM'Kcnna" fortified " him with the rites of the church . Which will have most effect with the G . A . U ., in thc Grand Lodge above ? W . COPKLAHU THIMBLE , W . M . 91 .