Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The installation meeting of the Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 , took place at Freemasons' Hall on Monday , the 7 th inst , when Bro . George Deaton was dully installed as W . M . A full report will appear in our next issue . At the last meeting of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , 10 guineas were voted to the Gould Testimonial Fund .

Bro . Colonel Sewell will preside on Wednesday , 16 th instant , at the distribution of prizes to the members of the St . John's Swimming Club . Bro . J . C . Parkinson ( of the Needlemakers ' Company ) will take the chair at the forthcoming dinner in aid of the funds of the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots . It will take place at the Albion on Wednesday , March 13 th

While leaving the Hotel Metropole on the night of Colonel North ' s ball , Bro . Col . Sir A . Kirby sustained an accident , being thrown out of the bath-chair in which he was being carried . In consequence of this further casualty , his recovery from the accident he sustained in the hunting field some weeks since has been somewhat retarded .

Very general regret will be felt at the announcement of the death , on Sunday last , in the Ssth year of her age , of Mrs . Swanborough , who was for so many years manageress of the Strand Theatre . The funeral has been arranged to take place to-day ( Friday ) at Brompton Cemetery at 12 . 30 p . m .

Bro . the Earl of Onslow is expected to leave England about the middle of next month for Wellington , in order to take over the government of New Zealand . His lordship will be accompanied by the Countess of Onslow and family .

Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , M . P ., presided at a meeting held at St . Andrew ' s Hall , Newman-street , on Saturday evening last , in order to promote the candidature of Messrs . H . Farquhar and H . H . Marks to represent the East Marylebone Division in the London County Council .

A Masonic Ball will be held in the County Assembly Rooms , Leicester , on Tuesday , the 29 th inst ., under the auspices of the five lodges in Leicester—Nos . 279 , 523 , 139 ' . I 5 G ° and 20 S 1—in aid of the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bro . H . Nicholson ' s Royal Quadrille Band has been secured for the

evening , and an efficient and influential Committee of Stewards has been formed . Tickets , to include supper and light refreshments—gentlemen , 12 s . 6 d . ; ladies , ios . 6 d . each . Particulars may be had of Bros . J . H . Marshall and J . _ B . Waring , honorary Secretaries , Freemasons ' Hall , Leicester .

Bro . George Reynolds , the popular and energetic Secretary of the Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 , was installed W . M . of the Covent Garden Lodge , No . 1614 , on Tuesday evening . There was a full attendance of members , and also of visitors , and everything passed off most successfully , the congratulations to Bro . Reynolds on his accession to the chair being as hearty as they were general . We shall give a full report of the proceedings next week .

LIFE-BOAT SERVICES IN 1888 . — The Royal National Life-boat Institution has , by means of its fine boats and gallant crews , done splendid work during the past year , resulting in the rescue of 617 persons from , humanly speaking as regards a majority of the cases , certain death by drowning . Besides these grand services , the life-boats were instrumental in either helping into safe

waters or in saving from total destruction 25 vessels . They also convoyed to shore numerous open fishing boats overtaken by gales . In addition to the launches resulting in the saving of life or property , the life-boats were sent out 159 times in reply to distress signals , or what were believed to be such , only to find that the signals had been improperly made or that the vessels were out of danger . Rewards

were also granted by the Institution in the year for rescuing 174 lives by means of shore-boats , fishingboats , and other means , bringing up the total number of lives for the saving of which the Society has granted rewards during iSSS to 791 , and to 34 , 034 since the establishment of the institution in 1824 . Every effort is being made by the Committee to place on the coast boats

possessing the best modern improvements , and help is much needed to complete this very important work . A large number of the Society's 293 boats has already been "improved" or replaced by others of the new type , much to the satisfaction of the life-boat crews , but many more new floats must yet be built to make the seivice perfectly efficient , and the "ways and means" for the purpose

should certainly be forthcoming from the British public . Allwishing success to such a noble work and desiring to assist in it , should contribute . Subscriptions and donations will be gladly received by all bankers , the Honorary Secretaries of the different branches , and by Charles Dihdin , Esq ., Secretary of the Institution , 14 , John-street , Adelphi , London .

I _ notice that champagnes are labelled first quality and extra quality , as the evening papers are called " special " and "extraspecial , " or " extry special " as the boys prefer to call it . I suppose if the champagne were described as first and second quality , no one would buy the " second . " Yet we are asked , "What's in a name ? "—( " Dogberry , " in the City Press ) . "Sweet Lavender" reaches its 300 th performance at Terry ' s Theatre to-day ( Friday ) .

The Electric Light in its vast superiority to gas and all other forms of artificial light , is an apt illustration of the position which " Grant ' s Morella Cherry Brandy " maintains in comparison with all other Liqueurs , in its perfection of rich fruity flavour . Comforting in cold weather . Sold everywhere . Be sure and ask for Grant ' s . T . Grant and Sons , Maidstone . Makers also of the nonalcoholic wine "Morella , " and of the delicious "Morella Marmalade . " Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

The third annual ball of the Joppa Lodge , 1 S 8 , will be held at Willis's Rooms , Kingstreet , St . James ' s , on Tuesday evening , February 19 th . At Padstow , on the 2 nd inst ., the foundationstone of an obelisk to commemorate the Queen ' s Jubilee was laid with Masonic ceremonies . The obelisk is the gift of the Rev . Samuel Paynter , a local landowner , who lives

abroad . Major Prideaux Bruce Brune , W . M . of St . Pctrock Lodge , laid the stone as Deputy for the Prov . G . M ., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , and the Rev . Viscount Molesworth also took part in the ceremony . The site of the obelisk is Dennis Hill , a promontory in Padstow harbour . The erection has been designed by Messrs . Henry and John Paynter Hamilton , architects , London .

The Prince of Vvales visited Lambeth Palace on Monday for the purpose of receiving an address from a deputation of working men on the subject of the Vauxhall Park , which it is proposed to purchase as a recreation ground for the poorer classes . His Royal Highness was welcomed by the Archbishop of Canterbury , who introduced to him individually the members of the deputation , and , after listening to the address and returning a gracious reply , his Royal Highness returned to Marlborough House .

Bro . Alfred Greenham , P . M . 18 S 4 , Shanklin , Isle of Wight , was elected an honorary member of the Jordan Lodge , No . 1402 , Torquay , on Tuesday evening last . The proposition that the ballot be taken for such a distinction was made , at the regular lodge held last month , by Bio . John Chapman , founder and P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and was duly seconded by Bro . John Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg .,

both brethren alluding most appreciatively to the services rendered by Bro . Greenham in originating and managing the largest Masonic Exhibition ever held in England . The honour is very rarely conferred by the members of No . 1 4 02 , the only other two to whom the compliment has been paid being Bros . Hughan ( on coming to reside in the town ) and Gould ( who visited the lodge immediately after

the completion of his great History ) , so that Bro . Greenham is in good company . Bro . Hughan referred to the "Shanklin Masonic Exhibition " as a marvellous undertaking by a young member of the Craft , and assured the brethren that the projector of that most successful collection was worthy of any honour the lodge had the power to bestow ! Bro . Greenham is now honorary member of No . 70 , Plymouth ; No . 75 , Falmouth ; and No . 1402 , Torquay .

Clouds House , East Knoyle , Wiltshire , the residence of the Hon . Percy Wyndham , which had been recently erected at a cost of £ 100 , 000 , was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning last , several of the inmates , among whom were Lady Elcho and two children , experiencing great difficulty in escaping . Bro . Lord Stalbridge , whose residence is close by , was early on the spot and rendered valuable help in the work of rescue . The loss is believed to be covered by insurance .

On Saturday afternoon last , Bro . Earl Granville , as President of the Dover School of Art , distributed the prizes to the successful pupils , and then delivered a highly interesting address on the subject of art , a hearty vote of thanks being accorded his lordship for his kindness .

The current number of the Practical Teacher contains the first part of an article on drawing , from the hand of Bro . Charlie Woods , 1 S 69 , Asst . Soj . elect 1275 . Bro . Andrew Middlemass , P . M . 1329 , P . Z . 176 , & c , an active Camberwell politician , a vestryman , and a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works , died on Sunday last , after a short illness .

We are informed that Bro . F . Adiard , who for many years has taken an active part in Masonry , and who has been a diligent supporter of our Charitable Institutions , has retired from business in consequence of bad health and impaired eyesight . Bro . Adiard has fairly earned his right to surrender the cares of business into other hands ,

and we sincerely hope that , in the quieter world in which he will now move , he will regain much of his former health and strength . The accounts as to the condition of the Earl of Warwick are very unfavourable , and Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., the eldest son of the noble Earl , has arrived at Warwick Castle .

The will of the late Bro . John Chase Craddock , Royal Oak Lodge , No . 871 , of Queen ' s-road , Peckham , and of the firm of Whitmore and Craddock , 16 , Bishopsgate-street , City , who died on the 2 nd ult ., has been declared at £ 1626 ios . iod .

The Olympic Theatre has been leased by Mr . Valentine Smith from January 26 th for a season of Grand Opera in English . " Maritana " will probably be the production , with Mr . Smith in his well-known impersonation of Don Cffisar de Bazan . Mr . Smith has under consideration an opera which has not yet been heard in England , but which he hopes to produce during the season .

The matinees of "Oliver Twist , " at the Royal Princess's Theatre , have been abandoned in consequence of the alarming illness of Miss Grace Hawthorne . Should Miss Hawthorne recover her health in time , she will appear during Wilson Barrett ' s enngagement , in " Now-a-Days , " at daily matinees , with Mr . Barrett . At present Miss Hawthorne lies at her residence , in Weymouthstreet , in a critical and prostrate condition .

The Australian Eucalyptus , or Vegetable Tooth Paste , is pleasant to use and aromatic in its flavour , while at the same time its action on the teeth and gums is decidedly beneficial . A sample can be had of Mr . A . Vickers , 152 , Carlton-road , Gospel Oak , N . W ., and we can strongly recommend our readers to make a trial of its properties .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMUNT AND PILLS . —In all outward complaints a desperate effort should be made to at once remove these annoying infirmities , and of establishing a cure . The remarkable remedies discovered by Professor Holloway will satisfactorily accomplish this desirable result , without any of those dangers or drawbacks which attend the old method of treating ulcerative inflammationsscrofulous

, affections , and scorbutic eruptions . The most timid invalids may use both the Ointment and Pills with the utmost safety with certain success , provided a moderate attention be bestowed on their accompanying " directions . " Both the preparations soothe , heal , and purify . The one assists the other materially in effecting cures and renewing strength hy helping exhausted nature just when she needs succour ;

Masonic And General Tidings

The members of Lodge Unanimity , No . 102 , gave an invitation ball on the 2 nd inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , King's Arms Hotel , at which there were about 120 present . Dancing commenced shortly before 8 p . m ., and was kept up until after 3 a . m ., to the strains of Howlett's band . The ball-room was tastfully decorated by Messrs . Holborn , of Norwich .

Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C ., J . P ., will take the chair at the "Christmas" election of the Asylum for Fatherless Children on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . Twenty children ( twelve boys and eight girls ) are then to be elected .

Mr . W . J , Hughan , of Torquay , has contributed a very interesting article to the Christmas Number of the Freemason , upon an ancient MS . of Old Charges referring to the Masonic Order , recently presented by Bro . J . W . Cocking , in whose family the scroll had been for some generations , to the Masonic Library and Museum founded by the Province of West Yorkshire . The roll is composed

of three strips of parchment , of , over six inches in breadth , the length being six and a half feet . The caligraphy is better than in many MSS . of the same period , and it is considered at least two hundred years old . The MS . consists of 2 S 0 lines , apparently written at different times by

the same scribe . Mr . Hughan , in reviewing the curious document , points out that it contains additions and alterations to be found in no other copy of the " 011 Charges " known . A transcript of this ancient MS . is appended to the article , which will be read with much interest by all members of the Cralt . —Torquay Times .

"The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar , Diary , and Pocket Book for 18 S 9 . " ( London : George Kenning , Great Queen-street , Lincoln's Inn Fields . )—In a leatherbound , gilt-edge pocket-book of convenient size , running to upwards of 300 pages , is contained a mass of information on

the Masonic bodies throughout the world . lt forms , in fact , a most comprehensive Masonic book of reference , and to Freemasons of whatever rank will be found invaluable . As a diary it is not so useful , and for others than Freemasons it has , of course , no interest . It is published at 2 s . —The Western Times .

A Masonic ball will be held at the Horns Assembly Rooms , Kennington Park , S . E ., on Wednesday next , the 16 th inst ., under the auspices of the Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge , No . 21 S 4 , and the Henley Lodge , No . 1472 . A dispensation has been granted to wear Craft

clothing , and the proceeds , after defraying all the expenses , will be devoted to the Masonic Charities . Tickets—double , lady and gentleman , 15 s . ; single , lady , 7 s . 6 d ., gentleman , ios . 6 d . Full particulars of Bro . George Hughes , Hon . Secretary , 11 , Argyle-road , Leytonstone-road , Stratford , E .

Bro . E . B . I'Anson ( Dowgate ) , who succeeds the late Mr . William Harvest in the Common Council of the City of London , is the son of Mr . Edward I'Anson , a former President of the Royal Institute of British Architects . He was born at Clapham , being educated at Cheltenham College , proceeding subsequently to Cambridge , where he took the degree of M . A . On leaving college , he was articled to his father , who carried on an

extensive architectural practice at Lawrence Pountneyhill . Later on , he was admitted into partnership , succeeding to the sole practice on the death of his father , a few years since . Bro . I'Anson , who is a Fellow of both the Architects' and Surveyors' Institutes , holds appointments in connection with several public bodies . He is a liveryman of the Merchant Taylors' Company . Bro , I'Anson was initiated in the Bayard Lodge , No . 1615 , and is also a member of the Bayard Chapter ( Rose Croix ) , No . 71 .

Bro . George Samuel Elliott is a candidate for the County Council for the South Islington Division . Bro , Elliott has made his mark in various boards connected with the locality , and would bring knowledge of affairs and business experience that we believe would be valuable to the constituency . We have had submitted to us a very ingenious book-marker , which , we believe , will come into almost

universal use when it becomes known to readers , which , in these days , means the whole population . Hitherto , so called book-markers have been more trouble than they are worth ; but by a very simple arrangement the one in question becomes almost perfectly automatic , and when set to a book will mark each page right through where the reader leaves off . It is patented by Messrs . Walter Cross and Co ., 62 , High-street , Bloomsbury , London .

Bro . Sir J . Somers Vine , VV . M . of the Savage Club Lodge ( the London correspondent of the Norwich Argus says ) proceeds forthwith to the British Dependencies on behalt of the Imperial Institute , and started for India on Friday , the 4 th inst ., several brethren and friends giving him a hearty send-off from Charing Cross ; previously to which , at the weekly Savage Club house dinner the

energetic knight took the chair , surrounded by an unusual crowd of gentlemen connected with art , literature , science , and the drama—his chief ( Sir Frederick Abel ) , Sir Saul Samuel , and several other Agents-General of the Colonies being aiso present . Speeches are tabooed at these gatherings , but the Secretary referred to the services Sir John had rendered to the club for some years past , and Sir John ,

in reply , said the club had done very much for him , and he should always have its interest at heart , whether at home or abroad—and he was going where he knew the Savages were held in high esteem . The convivial portion of the entertainment was characteristic of the meetings at the wigwam on the Thames Embankment—Bro . Charles Collette , W . H . Denny , Hamilton , Bros . Drew , Carrodus , and Jacobi , ( violins ) , Barrett ( flute ) , Rignold , Oswald ,

Nicholls , Thorndike , Cobbe , and others taking part therein . A Past Master ' s jewel is to be presented to sir Somers Vine by the lodge attached to the club on his retirement from the chair of K . S . Ihe Secretary , Bro . P . Soman , also retires from office owing to business engagements ; his place being taken by Bro . John Paige . The installation of Bro . Thomas Catling as W . M ., in February , promises to be a very brilliant affair .

SUFFERERS from INDIGESTION should never be without Un . LOCOCK ' S PULMONIC WAFERS . Take one after dinner and you never need fear an attack—they are a marvellous remedy , and act like a charm . They instantly relieve and rapidly cure Asthma , Consumption , Coughs , Colds , Bronchitis , Gout , Rheumatism , and all Nervous Complaints . They taste pleasantlv . Sold by all druggists at is , i-Jd . and 2 s . gd , per box , —ADVT ;