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Article A. SUMMER ST. JOHN'S IN AMERICA. Page 1 of 1 Article "SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?" Page 1 of 1 Article LODGES BY IMMEMORIAL CONSTITUTION. Page 1 of 1 Article MARRIAGE OF THE LADY MAYORESS. Page 1 of 1 Article MARRIAGE OF THE LADY MAYORESS. Page 1 of 1 Article ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. Page 1 of 1 Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Page 1 of 1
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A. Summer St. John's In America.
A . SUMMER ST . JOHN'S IN AMERICA .
The New York Dispatch says that Monday 16 th July , was set apart for the twelfth annual excursion of Delta Lodge , New York , No . 451 , and Providence smiling upon the effort , the weather was all that could have been wished and better than it would have been had the participants fixed it for themselves . At ten of the clock , the large steamer chartered for the occasion , with its two attendant
barges , like the wings of a swan sailing on the placid waters of some sylvan lake , and filled with a company in which many of Brooklyn ' s choicest spirits had a place , sallied forth on its journey up the Hudson . Mirth sat like a wreath of bridal roses on every happy countenance , arid joy unrestrained floated on the zephyrs that fanned the brows of the participants , from tender infancy to sedate old age . Anon the sweet strains that recall the goddess Euterpe and the nectar dedicated to Gambrinus set little feet to
" stealing in and out Like mice npon the carpet . " and larger ones , like these of the Dispatch , for instance , followed suit , till the very rafters trembled , and Old Sol , though somewhat out of the lenient mood he has lately affected , curved up one corner of his mouth and smiled sweetly on the happy devotees of the triangle . So happy
was the day , so sweet and pleasant was the companionship , that when at last Iona ' s beach embraced the gilded prow of our galleys , old and young men and maidens refused to be separated , * and by general consent hundreds of lunch baskets gave forth their contents on the boats and set out a feast at which Lucullus in person might have enjoyed a surfeit—where every clime contributed its
richest stores , from the orange of Florida to the truffles of Perigord , to say nothing of the renowned Widow Cliquot and the pipers whose hide is always sick . Talk about Olympus and the feasts of the gods ! Refresh your memory with golden dreams of last year ' s strawberries served in silver bowls , moistened with Aldcrney cream and fitly - crowned with sugar white as the snows born of
midwinter and pulverulent as the dust of ages ; think of Vouchees a la Reinc , Becassc on toast , or the choicest menu of—anybody you like , and you will still come short of the gastronomical enjoyment of this festive occasion . Followed a season of intellectual refreshment , in which song and jest , wit and repartee , flashed and corruscated like jewels in the light . Those whom " Bruce had often led "
still followed their leader and made the air vocal with sweet sounds , which the environing shores sent back in echoing reverberations , and anon when our bark turned once more to the city of the bridge and its sails reflected the soft radiance of the declining day , Terpsichore again assumed command , and held undisputed sway till the " Sweet By-and-By " and "Home Again" announced to
unwilling ears that the fairy scene was ended , and the cares and struggles of life again in presence . Among those present we noticed Bros , and Mrs . Chas . P . Marratt , Bro . and Mrs . McPhail , Bro . and Mr . and Mrs . William J . Orr , Bro . George Orr , Sergt . John Beatty , Bro . and Airs . John Bruce , Bro . and Mrs . Saunders , Bro . and Mrs . Sutton , Bro . and Mrs . Forest with Miss Charlotte Forest , Bro . and Mrs . Lcighton , Bro . and Mrs . Ivory , Miss
Fitzpatrick , Bro . and Mrs , Dispatch , and fourteen hundred and seventy-eig ht others whose names we would gladly give did we know them . It is scarcely needed that we should add that the Dispatch received more attention than could be conveniently divided among one , and it is a matter of regret that there were not half a dozen of us . It was a day to be remembered , and if we had the proper kind of type we would mark it here in red .
* An envious , crusty , forlorn old bachelor , who happens to be looking over our shoulder here remarks : " No wonder they didn ' t want to go ashore ; it rained like the D—idymus . " But as the Irishman said , " we pay no attintion to such remarks . "
"Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?"
"SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT ?"
At the June Assembly of Boston Commandery , Boston , Mass ., a very pleasing incident took place , which must have been agreeable to the more youthful knights , and cheering to those more aged . For nearly a year past Sir Abraham A . Dame , who presided over the Commandery in
1826-29 . under the title of Most Eminent Grand Master , has been unable to attend the meetings ; but on this evening E . Commander S . Mason , J r ., had taken especial care to have him present . A committee of Past Eminent Commanders was appointed to escort the venerable knight into the Asylum , where he was received with appropriate honours and respect . On entering , the Sir Knights
rose to their feet , and all joined in singing " Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot ? " This was continued with fine iffect during the march to the East , where a kindly welcome was extended by the Eminent Commander . After witnessing the work in the Order of the Temple , Sir Dame made a brief speech , in which he expressed himself grateful for the attentions shown him , and filled with p leasure at again meeting with the Knights in the Asylum
of Boston Commandery . He also complimented the fidelity shown to the ritual , as taught by Webb and Fowle , and gave words of encouragement to all . He said that possibly he might not have the satisfaction of again meeting with them in the Commandery ; but so long as God permitted him to live , he should Ice ] , as he always felt , a lively interest in their prosperity , and , in conclusion , wisherj them , " good night . " - — { Jliyi / Frcmmvuu
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Lodges By Immemorial Constitution.
LODGES BY IMMEMORIAL CONSTITUTION .
Preston tells us that a sufficient number of Masons met together within a certain district , with the consent of the sheriff or chief magistrate of the place , were cmpowered , at this time , to make Masons , and practice the rites of Masonry , without a warrant of Constitution .
The privilege was inherent in themselves as individuals ; and this privilege is still enjoyed by the two old Lodges which are now extant ( 1795 ) , and act by immemorial constitution . The two Lodges alluded to are still in active existence , but there were formerly four referred to in the old records , and accounted for as follows , by Preston , whom we again
quote : — " 1 . The old Lodge of St . Paul , now named the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 1 , formerly held at the Goose and Gridiron in St . Paul's Church-yard , is still extant ( in 1795 ) , and regularly meets at the Freemasons' Tavern , in Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s-Inn Fields , on the 4 th
Wednesday of every month . This Lodge is in a very flourishing state , and possesses some valuable records and other ancient relics . " 2 . The old Lodge , No . 2 , formerly held at the Crown in Parker ' s-lane in Drury-lane , h ? s been extinct about fifty years by the death of its members .
' 3 . The old Lodge , No . 3 , formerly held at the Appletree Tavern , in Charles-street , Covent garden , has been dissolved many years . . By the list of lodges inserted in the Book of Constitutions printed in 1738 , it appears that in February , 1722—3 , this lodge was removed to the Q-ueen ' s Head ; in Knave ' s Acre , on account of some difference among its members , and that the members who
met there came under a new constitution ; though , says the Book of Constitutions , they wanted it not , and ranked as No . 10 in the list . Thus they inconsiderately removed their former rank under an immemorial constitution . " 4 . The lodge , No . 4 , formerly held at the Rummer and Grapes Tavern , in Channel-row , Westminster , was thence removed to the Horn Tavern , in New Palace-yard ,
where it continued to meet regularly till within these few years , when , finding themselves in a declining state , the members agreed to incorporate with a new and flourishing lodge under the constitution of the Grand Lodge , entitled the Somerset House Lodge , which immediately assumed their rank . " It is a question that will admit of some discussion ,
whether any of the above old lodges can , while they exist as lodges , surrender their rights ; for those rights seem to have been granted by the old Masons of the metropolis to them in trust , and any individual members of the four old lodges might object to surrender , ant ! in that case they
could never be given up . The four old lodges always preserved their original power of making , passing and raising Masons , being termed Masters' Lodges ; while the other lodges , for many years alterwards , had no such power , it having been the custom to pass and raise the Masons made at these lodges at the Grand Lodge only .
Marriage Of The Lady Mayoress.
MARRIAGE OF THE LADY MAYORESS .
On Thursday the marriage of Miss Ada Louisa White , daughter of Bro . Sir Thos . White , Lord Mayor , with Mr . Cecil Herbert Thornton Price , partner in a Scandinavian mercantile firm in the City , took place in St . Paul ' s . This ceremony has excited much interest in the City circles , and long before the hour at which the marriage was announced
to take place a large number of people had assembled at the grand entrance to St . Paul's . The noble building has very rarely been used for the marriage service , and never has any person of historical name or civic note been wedded at the Pauline Altar . It was therefore to be expected that the marriage of the Lady Mayoress would excite more than ordinary interest . For some days past there had
been a great demand for tickets for the interior of St . Paul's , and it was ¦ ' not long before the limited number was exhausted . The interest of those persons who had not been fortunate enough to secure tickets was centred in the arrival o ? those who had been invited to the ceremony , and it was not long before the latter filled the space in the choir
ami under die dome of file building , the galleries being also occupied . The bridal party having arrived , the service commenced with the processional hymn , "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden , " which was sung by 40 choristers , preceding the bridal party as it advanced from the west entrance to the steps of the choir . The lectern had been moved aside for the occasion , and here the principal part
of the ceremony took place . I he Psalm sung was " Blessed are they that fear the Lord , " and before the exhortation the choir sang Mr . Arthur Sullivan ' s Marriage Anthem , "O Gcd , Thou art worthy to be praised . " The bride was given away by her father , the Lord Mayor , At tl , " end of the service , and while the signatures were being appended to the register , Dr . Stainer , the organist ,
played a voluntary , which was followed by Mendelssohn ' s " Wedding Maich , " as the newly-wedded pair left the Cathedral . There were sixteen bridesmaids . On the return to the Mansion House , the guests were entertained at a breakfast in the Egyptian Hall , were the bride-cake was cut with a silver sword . The marriage presents arc both cosily and numerous . It will , doubtless interest our
lady readers to be made aware of the . fact that the bride's dress , from Ljons , was a white satin Princess robe , with a rich white court train four yards long from the waist , and brocaded down the back with rosebuds and forget-me-nots . The front , as well as the back , was cut all in one , with a
row of orange blossoms on either side , from the shoulders , and a large bouquet , of the csamc ( lower on unc : iid' -. of the petticoat , The . veil , handkerchief , mul trimming ' > f ' . he iH"li | l ' ( - . ' ,, 1 ? J rvrll ! J . ; of l !]? r ! jC 5 ! r WC | r- l ) f fll Uliiie ' f point ( tic / -. Tb " . ^'"" h ll' ? lil I ' . t'J ^ f Vf * l ° * rrv ! " VY' 1 !(? > ' / Mli h ? " - V ? . !* t ' . "' l *>!*!' . p . r !*!! fi , ft rf'Ws M' -MT !"! *' . " " . 'Ht !* '
Marriage Of The Lady Mayoress.
The dresses of the sixteen bridesmaids were petticoats an 1 trains of Rose de Barri silk , and these youno- larli ,,- '„ - ^ llcb an wore wreaths .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
r I he usual monthly meeting of this Committee wa < held on Wednesday , at the Freemason ' s Hall , Great Queen-street , when the Worshipful Bro . Col . J . Creator ] P . G . D . presided . There were present : Bros . | arnes Brett , Wm . Stephens , J . W . Stedwell , Griffiths Smith
S . Rawson , J . M . Case , L . Stean , Hyde Pullen , Samuel G . Phillips , Warren , Wheeler , T . Cubitt , and Thos . A White . The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed . The committee reported the deaths of Bro . Kiehard Kidd , ( RyeJ ; William Warren , ( Bristol ); and O . G . Phipp , ( Ramsgatc ); also that Mrs . Stanbank , an annuitant had become insane , and
that 111 consequence of her being taken care of b y the parish authorities her annuity would cease . The Warden ' s report was read and adopted . The letter of the Grand Secretary , conveying a resolution of the Board of General Purposes as to office accomodation having been read , two members were nominated to conler on the subject with those already appointed by the Giils '
and Boys' Committees . The petitions of } lro . J . Lister ( Bristol ) a Mrs . G . Bird ( Devizes ) were placed on the lists . The Chairman's notice of motion was considered and unanimously adopted , viz .: "That in acknowled gment of the zeal and energy so successfully executed by Bro . John Constable , P . M ., Lodge 18 ^ , V . P ., in connection with
the various chanties , more especially with the festival of this Institution in 18 74 , he be enrolled as an hon . V . P . with all the privileges of the rank . " The Secretary reported that he had received three out of the outstanding five lists of the Stewards of the late festival , making the total sum realized i ? i 3 , 5 o 6 ids . The Chairman signed various cheques . The proceedings then terminated .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A Special General Court of the Governors and Subscribers of this Institution was held on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall , Great Quetn's-street , and over which Col . Creaton , V . P ., presided . There were present lirus . II . A . Dubois , Thos . Massa , E . H . Finney , W . F . C . Moutrie
S . ILawsem , Thos . F . Peacock , Griffiths Smith , A . II . Tattcrshall , H . Dickelts , Col . James Peter ? , Hyde Pollen , 11 . 15 . Webster , H . Phythian , G . Phvthian , Tho .- -. W . While , Peter de Lande Long , Thomas Cubitt and II . G . Buss . The minutes of the last meeting haur . g been read and confirmed , The Chairman said the special business which
bad called them together to-day was 10 authorize the Building Committee to expend the sum of ^ , ' 2 , 500 in tliv : purchase of a plot of land adjoining the premises of the Institution at St . John ' s Hill . He " said that it would be patent to all of them that the large building now on the ground at Battcr-aa Hise would take a great ileal from the open space , and it was suggested bv the
Building Committee that he should see the owner of the adjoining land with the view of ascertaining whtther ho would sell a portion of it . He saw Mr . Whiting , and at first he would not listen to the proposal ; he said he would Joan them a piece but would not sdl it . After three or four interviews , however , that gentleman said he had seen his brothers and others interested in the property , and they
had consented to sell the piece adjoining the Institution , for a sum of £ 2500 ; and he also gave li is word that when the land was properly in the maiket that he would let him know , and give him the first refusal for the Institution . The piece of land in question war , about live eighths of an acre , and ran the whole width of the ground , the price was a long one , but it must be understood tb . il
Mr . Whiting did not want to part with it . The committee pressed him to sell , auel £ 2500 was the sum he put on it . He moved "That the Building Committee lie authorised to expend the sum of ^ ' 2500 in the purchase ' of a p lot of land adjoining the premises of the Institutioti at St . John ' s Hill . " Urn . Dubois seconded .
Bro . Dickftts thought that ^ , 2 , ^ 00 was a Very long price to give for five-eighths of an acre ; he had all along understood that the land measured seven-eig hts of an acre . 'Illc question was whether it was worth while to buy it . f he Chairman replied that Mr . Whiting would be mucli belter pleased if they did not purchase .
Bro . Dicketts : Is it possible for the Institution to jmichase the whole piece . The Chairman : That is not possible . We all know tin " it is a very leing price , but we want it . liro . 1 ' eaccck thought that they should lu . l mis-: t'l (' cppeiitunily "i acquiring land which they really wan ' ' ' - It must be remembered that thev had an uinvillin ; :
vendor . Bro . Tattcrshall supported the . motion . Bro . Dubois asked if there was any contract to sell . The Chairman : Only verbal . Bro . Dicketts moved as an amendment that the land be
not purchased . There being no seconder , the original motion was P and carried . The meeting then adjourned . Iliji . toMMv ' s Pitts ale ( lie proper medicine lor people *^? ° faculties arc jailed and whose energies are exhausted by excess ^ heat , too much work , or over-indulLrence . A few [ loses 01 - Pills always prove a simple , safe , i . nil cooling trcritimwt ,, teir stomach ard liver laints longer will set ngl , l * Y niuiitLlll 11 iiti l lli 1 i i u
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A. Summer St. John's In America.
A . SUMMER ST . JOHN'S IN AMERICA .
The New York Dispatch says that Monday 16 th July , was set apart for the twelfth annual excursion of Delta Lodge , New York , No . 451 , and Providence smiling upon the effort , the weather was all that could have been wished and better than it would have been had the participants fixed it for themselves . At ten of the clock , the large steamer chartered for the occasion , with its two attendant
barges , like the wings of a swan sailing on the placid waters of some sylvan lake , and filled with a company in which many of Brooklyn ' s choicest spirits had a place , sallied forth on its journey up the Hudson . Mirth sat like a wreath of bridal roses on every happy countenance , arid joy unrestrained floated on the zephyrs that fanned the brows of the participants , from tender infancy to sedate old age . Anon the sweet strains that recall the goddess Euterpe and the nectar dedicated to Gambrinus set little feet to
" stealing in and out Like mice npon the carpet . " and larger ones , like these of the Dispatch , for instance , followed suit , till the very rafters trembled , and Old Sol , though somewhat out of the lenient mood he has lately affected , curved up one corner of his mouth and smiled sweetly on the happy devotees of the triangle . So happy
was the day , so sweet and pleasant was the companionship , that when at last Iona ' s beach embraced the gilded prow of our galleys , old and young men and maidens refused to be separated , * and by general consent hundreds of lunch baskets gave forth their contents on the boats and set out a feast at which Lucullus in person might have enjoyed a surfeit—where every clime contributed its
richest stores , from the orange of Florida to the truffles of Perigord , to say nothing of the renowned Widow Cliquot and the pipers whose hide is always sick . Talk about Olympus and the feasts of the gods ! Refresh your memory with golden dreams of last year ' s strawberries served in silver bowls , moistened with Aldcrney cream and fitly - crowned with sugar white as the snows born of
midwinter and pulverulent as the dust of ages ; think of Vouchees a la Reinc , Becassc on toast , or the choicest menu of—anybody you like , and you will still come short of the gastronomical enjoyment of this festive occasion . Followed a season of intellectual refreshment , in which song and jest , wit and repartee , flashed and corruscated like jewels in the light . Those whom " Bruce had often led "
still followed their leader and made the air vocal with sweet sounds , which the environing shores sent back in echoing reverberations , and anon when our bark turned once more to the city of the bridge and its sails reflected the soft radiance of the declining day , Terpsichore again assumed command , and held undisputed sway till the " Sweet By-and-By " and "Home Again" announced to
unwilling ears that the fairy scene was ended , and the cares and struggles of life again in presence . Among those present we noticed Bros , and Mrs . Chas . P . Marratt , Bro . and Mrs . McPhail , Bro . and Mr . and Mrs . William J . Orr , Bro . George Orr , Sergt . John Beatty , Bro . and Airs . John Bruce , Bro . and Mrs . Saunders , Bro . and Mrs . Sutton , Bro . and Mrs . Forest with Miss Charlotte Forest , Bro . and Mrs . Lcighton , Bro . and Mrs . Ivory , Miss
Fitzpatrick , Bro . and Mrs , Dispatch , and fourteen hundred and seventy-eig ht others whose names we would gladly give did we know them . It is scarcely needed that we should add that the Dispatch received more attention than could be conveniently divided among one , and it is a matter of regret that there were not half a dozen of us . It was a day to be remembered , and if we had the proper kind of type we would mark it here in red .
* An envious , crusty , forlorn old bachelor , who happens to be looking over our shoulder here remarks : " No wonder they didn ' t want to go ashore ; it rained like the D—idymus . " But as the Irishman said , " we pay no attintion to such remarks . "
"Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?"
"SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT ?"
At the June Assembly of Boston Commandery , Boston , Mass ., a very pleasing incident took place , which must have been agreeable to the more youthful knights , and cheering to those more aged . For nearly a year past Sir Abraham A . Dame , who presided over the Commandery in
1826-29 . under the title of Most Eminent Grand Master , has been unable to attend the meetings ; but on this evening E . Commander S . Mason , J r ., had taken especial care to have him present . A committee of Past Eminent Commanders was appointed to escort the venerable knight into the Asylum , where he was received with appropriate honours and respect . On entering , the Sir Knights
rose to their feet , and all joined in singing " Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot ? " This was continued with fine iffect during the march to the East , where a kindly welcome was extended by the Eminent Commander . After witnessing the work in the Order of the Temple , Sir Dame made a brief speech , in which he expressed himself grateful for the attentions shown him , and filled with p leasure at again meeting with the Knights in the Asylum
of Boston Commandery . He also complimented the fidelity shown to the ritual , as taught by Webb and Fowle , and gave words of encouragement to all . He said that possibly he might not have the satisfaction of again meeting with them in the Commandery ; but so long as God permitted him to live , he should Ice ] , as he always felt , a lively interest in their prosperity , and , in conclusion , wisherj them , " good night . " - — { Jliyi / Frcmmvuu
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Lodges By Immemorial Constitution.
LODGES BY IMMEMORIAL CONSTITUTION .
Preston tells us that a sufficient number of Masons met together within a certain district , with the consent of the sheriff or chief magistrate of the place , were cmpowered , at this time , to make Masons , and practice the rites of Masonry , without a warrant of Constitution .
The privilege was inherent in themselves as individuals ; and this privilege is still enjoyed by the two old Lodges which are now extant ( 1795 ) , and act by immemorial constitution . The two Lodges alluded to are still in active existence , but there were formerly four referred to in the old records , and accounted for as follows , by Preston , whom we again
quote : — " 1 . The old Lodge of St . Paul , now named the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 1 , formerly held at the Goose and Gridiron in St . Paul's Church-yard , is still extant ( in 1795 ) , and regularly meets at the Freemasons' Tavern , in Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s-Inn Fields , on the 4 th
Wednesday of every month . This Lodge is in a very flourishing state , and possesses some valuable records and other ancient relics . " 2 . The old Lodge , No . 2 , formerly held at the Crown in Parker ' s-lane in Drury-lane , h ? s been extinct about fifty years by the death of its members .
' 3 . The old Lodge , No . 3 , formerly held at the Appletree Tavern , in Charles-street , Covent garden , has been dissolved many years . . By the list of lodges inserted in the Book of Constitutions printed in 1738 , it appears that in February , 1722—3 , this lodge was removed to the Q-ueen ' s Head ; in Knave ' s Acre , on account of some difference among its members , and that the members who
met there came under a new constitution ; though , says the Book of Constitutions , they wanted it not , and ranked as No . 10 in the list . Thus they inconsiderately removed their former rank under an immemorial constitution . " 4 . The lodge , No . 4 , formerly held at the Rummer and Grapes Tavern , in Channel-row , Westminster , was thence removed to the Horn Tavern , in New Palace-yard ,
where it continued to meet regularly till within these few years , when , finding themselves in a declining state , the members agreed to incorporate with a new and flourishing lodge under the constitution of the Grand Lodge , entitled the Somerset House Lodge , which immediately assumed their rank . " It is a question that will admit of some discussion ,
whether any of the above old lodges can , while they exist as lodges , surrender their rights ; for those rights seem to have been granted by the old Masons of the metropolis to them in trust , and any individual members of the four old lodges might object to surrender , ant ! in that case they
could never be given up . The four old lodges always preserved their original power of making , passing and raising Masons , being termed Masters' Lodges ; while the other lodges , for many years alterwards , had no such power , it having been the custom to pass and raise the Masons made at these lodges at the Grand Lodge only .
Marriage Of The Lady Mayoress.
MARRIAGE OF THE LADY MAYORESS .
On Thursday the marriage of Miss Ada Louisa White , daughter of Bro . Sir Thos . White , Lord Mayor , with Mr . Cecil Herbert Thornton Price , partner in a Scandinavian mercantile firm in the City , took place in St . Paul ' s . This ceremony has excited much interest in the City circles , and long before the hour at which the marriage was announced
to take place a large number of people had assembled at the grand entrance to St . Paul's . The noble building has very rarely been used for the marriage service , and never has any person of historical name or civic note been wedded at the Pauline Altar . It was therefore to be expected that the marriage of the Lady Mayoress would excite more than ordinary interest . For some days past there had
been a great demand for tickets for the interior of St . Paul's , and it was ¦ ' not long before the limited number was exhausted . The interest of those persons who had not been fortunate enough to secure tickets was centred in the arrival o ? those who had been invited to the ceremony , and it was not long before the latter filled the space in the choir
ami under die dome of file building , the galleries being also occupied . The bridal party having arrived , the service commenced with the processional hymn , "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden , " which was sung by 40 choristers , preceding the bridal party as it advanced from the west entrance to the steps of the choir . The lectern had been moved aside for the occasion , and here the principal part
of the ceremony took place . I he Psalm sung was " Blessed are they that fear the Lord , " and before the exhortation the choir sang Mr . Arthur Sullivan ' s Marriage Anthem , "O Gcd , Thou art worthy to be praised . " The bride was given away by her father , the Lord Mayor , At tl , " end of the service , and while the signatures were being appended to the register , Dr . Stainer , the organist ,
played a voluntary , which was followed by Mendelssohn ' s " Wedding Maich , " as the newly-wedded pair left the Cathedral . There were sixteen bridesmaids . On the return to the Mansion House , the guests were entertained at a breakfast in the Egyptian Hall , were the bride-cake was cut with a silver sword . The marriage presents arc both cosily and numerous . It will , doubtless interest our
lady readers to be made aware of the . fact that the bride's dress , from Ljons , was a white satin Princess robe , with a rich white court train four yards long from the waist , and brocaded down the back with rosebuds and forget-me-nots . The front , as well as the back , was cut all in one , with a
row of orange blossoms on either side , from the shoulders , and a large bouquet , of the csamc ( lower on unc : iid' -. of the petticoat , The . veil , handkerchief , mul trimming ' > f ' . he iH"li | l ' ( - . ' ,, 1 ? J rvrll ! J . ; of l !]? r ! jC 5 ! r WC | r- l ) f fll Uliiie ' f point ( tic / -. Tb " . ^'"" h ll' ? lil I ' . t'J ^ f Vf * l ° * rrv ! " VY' 1 !(? > ' / Mli h ? " - V ? . !* t ' . "' l *>!*!' . p . r !*!! fi , ft rf'Ws M' -MT !"! *' . " " . 'Ht !* '
Marriage Of The Lady Mayoress.
The dresses of the sixteen bridesmaids were petticoats an 1 trains of Rose de Barri silk , and these youno- larli ,,- '„ - ^ llcb an wore wreaths .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
r I he usual monthly meeting of this Committee wa < held on Wednesday , at the Freemason ' s Hall , Great Queen-street , when the Worshipful Bro . Col . J . Creator ] P . G . D . presided . There were present : Bros . | arnes Brett , Wm . Stephens , J . W . Stedwell , Griffiths Smith
S . Rawson , J . M . Case , L . Stean , Hyde Pullen , Samuel G . Phillips , Warren , Wheeler , T . Cubitt , and Thos . A White . The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read and confirmed . The committee reported the deaths of Bro . Kiehard Kidd , ( RyeJ ; William Warren , ( Bristol ); and O . G . Phipp , ( Ramsgatc ); also that Mrs . Stanbank , an annuitant had become insane , and
that 111 consequence of her being taken care of b y the parish authorities her annuity would cease . The Warden ' s report was read and adopted . The letter of the Grand Secretary , conveying a resolution of the Board of General Purposes as to office accomodation having been read , two members were nominated to conler on the subject with those already appointed by the Giils '
and Boys' Committees . The petitions of } lro . J . Lister ( Bristol ) a Mrs . G . Bird ( Devizes ) were placed on the lists . The Chairman's notice of motion was considered and unanimously adopted , viz .: "That in acknowled gment of the zeal and energy so successfully executed by Bro . John Constable , P . M ., Lodge 18 ^ , V . P ., in connection with
the various chanties , more especially with the festival of this Institution in 18 74 , he be enrolled as an hon . V . P . with all the privileges of the rank . " The Secretary reported that he had received three out of the outstanding five lists of the Stewards of the late festival , making the total sum realized i ? i 3 , 5 o 6 ids . The Chairman signed various cheques . The proceedings then terminated .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
A Special General Court of the Governors and Subscribers of this Institution was held on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall , Great Quetn's-street , and over which Col . Creaton , V . P ., presided . There were present lirus . II . A . Dubois , Thos . Massa , E . H . Finney , W . F . C . Moutrie
S . ILawsem , Thos . F . Peacock , Griffiths Smith , A . II . Tattcrshall , H . Dickelts , Col . James Peter ? , Hyde Pollen , 11 . 15 . Webster , H . Phythian , G . Phvthian , Tho .- -. W . While , Peter de Lande Long , Thomas Cubitt and II . G . Buss . The minutes of the last meeting haur . g been read and confirmed , The Chairman said the special business which
bad called them together to-day was 10 authorize the Building Committee to expend the sum of ^ , ' 2 , 500 in tliv : purchase of a plot of land adjoining the premises of the Institution at St . John ' s Hill . He " said that it would be patent to all of them that the large building now on the ground at Battcr-aa Hise would take a great ileal from the open space , and it was suggested bv the
Building Committee that he should see the owner of the adjoining land with the view of ascertaining whtther ho would sell a portion of it . He saw Mr . Whiting , and at first he would not listen to the proposal ; he said he would Joan them a piece but would not sdl it . After three or four interviews , however , that gentleman said he had seen his brothers and others interested in the property , and they
had consented to sell the piece adjoining the Institution , for a sum of £ 2500 ; and he also gave li is word that when the land was properly in the maiket that he would let him know , and give him the first refusal for the Institution . The piece of land in question war , about live eighths of an acre , and ran the whole width of the ground , the price was a long one , but it must be understood tb . il
Mr . Whiting did not want to part with it . The committee pressed him to sell , auel £ 2500 was the sum he put on it . He moved "That the Building Committee lie authorised to expend the sum of ^ ' 2500 in the purchase ' of a p lot of land adjoining the premises of the Institutioti at St . John ' s Hill . " Urn . Dubois seconded .
Bro . Dickftts thought that ^ , 2 , ^ 00 was a Very long price to give for five-eighths of an acre ; he had all along understood that the land measured seven-eig hts of an acre . 'Illc question was whether it was worth while to buy it . f he Chairman replied that Mr . Whiting would be mucli belter pleased if they did not purchase .
Bro . Dicketts : Is it possible for the Institution to jmichase the whole piece . The Chairman : That is not possible . We all know tin " it is a very leing price , but we want it . liro . 1 ' eaccck thought that they should lu . l mis-: t'l (' cppeiitunily "i acquiring land which they really wan ' ' ' - It must be remembered that thev had an uinvillin ; :
vendor . Bro . Tattcrshall supported the . motion . Bro . Dubois asked if there was any contract to sell . The Chairman : Only verbal . Bro . Dicketts moved as an amendment that the land be
not purchased . There being no seconder , the original motion was P and carried . The meeting then adjourned . Iliji . toMMv ' s Pitts ale ( lie proper medicine lor people *^? ° faculties arc jailed and whose energies are exhausted by excess ^ heat , too much work , or over-indulLrence . A few [ loses 01 - Pills always prove a simple , safe , i . nil cooling trcritimwt ,, teir stomach ard liver laints longer will set ngl , l * Y niuiitLlll 11 iiti l lli 1 i i u
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