Lord Tenterden, P.G.M. Of Essex.

already stated , permanent Under Secretary of Stats fm Foreign Affairs . List year he was a memb'r of the Roya ' Commission , of which H . R . H . the Prince of Wales wa-President , at the Paris International Exhibition . Thi honour of a Knight Companionship of the filth Civil Division , has likewise been conferred upon him by Her Majesty in recognition of his valuable services

Our readers will gather from the foregoing particulars that , in respect of his public career , the suhj-ct of this sketch has been , not only a loyal but also a trios * valuable servant of the Crown , and having regard to the fact that he is yet , comparatively speaking , a young man , there is tvery reason to hope that for manv years to com ** his lordship ' s services will be at the command of his

Sovere'gn . Turn we now to his career in Masonry , which is proud to numl-eramong her seves so many pub ic ttifti of distinction . Mr . Charles S . A . Abbott vvas initiate ! into our mysteries in the year t 8 i ; 6 . in the Lodee of Harmony , No . 255 , held at Richmond , Surrey , and such was the progress he made in the Royal Art that , in i 8 ; q ,

and again in 1864 , his fellow members conferred upon him the hi ghest honour it is in the power of any lodge to bestow , by unanimously electing him to be their Worshipful Master . His services i 1 this capacity were fully recognised by those whom he presided ever . He was exalted into Roval Arch Masonry in the year 18 37 , in the Iris Chapter . No . 2 ;** . and earlv in

1864 was instilled into the chair of First Principa * In the year 1838 he was advanced to tbe Mark Degree in the Hiram Lodge No . 13 . On the occasion of his tffici-il visit tothe United States , in 1871 , Lord Tenterden found time to attend , even in the midst of his arduous duties , several of the lodges in the District tf Colombia , and , according to one of the

American Masonic organs of the dav , more than ence exemplified the working of Masonry according to our Knglish ritual in a masterly manner . He was made an honorary member of Penlalpha Lodge , of Washington , and brought back home vvith him a beautiful and costly Past Master ' s jewel , which had been presented to him as a slight souvenir of his association with the brethren of that city . He

was a l so a guest at the magnificent entertainment given on the 10 th Ap'il of that year by the Grand Lodge of the District of Colombia , in honour of our then Grand Master , the Earl de Grey and Rip in , now Marquis of Ripnn , the banquet b > inyr graced by several Grand Masters of Masons in the United States , as w-ll as bv Senators , Representative 0 , ard o her persons of distinction who wire

members of the fraternity . His lordship has been the recipient of Grand Lodge honours , and ranks as a Past Grand Warden . He enjoys the . further honour of being the representative at our Gran-i Lodge of the three Grand Lodges—the Three Globes , Granel Countries , and Royal York of Friendship—of Berlin . He has likewise shown himself a practical exponent of the system on which Masons , not without reason , pride themselves , for he is a

Life Governor of , and has served the office of Steward at on ; of its Anniversary Festivals for , thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and , doubtless , as occasion offers , we shall see him exercising his influence in behalf of our other Institutions . After a careful perusal of these sound and valuable services in connection with Freemasonry , it cannot for a single moment be doubted that our Grand Master has acted with his usual wisdom in appointing his lordship to thc Grand Mastership of the Province of Esser .

Decoration Of The Liverpool Masonic Hall.

DECORATION OF THE LIVERPOOL MASONIC HALL .

For some time the internal ensemble of the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , has been anything hut satisfactory , as the building has remained without the slightest adornment since the completion of its erection several years ago . Now , however , the chiefs of the Craft in this part of the

division of West Lancashire arc taking active steps to have this defect remedied , and there is little doubt that when the proposed grand scheme is carried out the hall will , internally , he trie most anistic and attractive of its kind in the United Kingdom . At a numerously attended meeting of the General Committee on Frilay , the 20 th ult , Brr , R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., Chairman of the Masonic HaU Committee , presiding , the matter was taken into

consideration . On the motion of Bro . W . Cottrell , P . M . 823 , Chairman of the House Committee , seconded by Bro . J . W . Ballard , P . M . 724 , it was resolved that the plans of Bro . Francis Smith , decorative aiti--t , of London and Chester , P . P . G . S . of W . ( Cheshire ) , P . M . 201 and 99 8 , for the decoration of the various rooms and staircases should be

adopted and carried out . The entire cost of the scheme will be about £ 2000 , and it is proposed to proceed without delay with the decoration of the banqueting-hall , at an expenditure of about £ 650 , as the first portion of the work . Bro . F . Smith has already made his mark in Masonic decorative work , and the plans he has submitted show the

perfection of taste and culture . Meanwhile the liberality of the lodges and individual brethren is being solicited in order that the Committee may carry out the work without delay , and already a substantial sum has been secured . The following genera ! de-tails of the banqueting hall decorations will give an idea of Bro . Smith ' s general plans : — The centre flower on ceiling shows a design of Masonic emblems , antl perforated for ventilation . Around this

centre flower runs the plaster guilloches border styles , etched in gold , antl next this , on the ceiling , is a circlet of the " acacia sprig , " with the five-pointed stars running round the same . The corners of the centre panel of ceiling is composed of ornamentation in which is placed a medallion on a pale chocolate ground , and representing an emblem in which is shewn the Genius of Freemasonry spanning the globe with a pair of compasses , implying tbat Frte >

Decoration Of The Liverpool Masonic Hall.

masonry is universal . At the sides of this medallion are seated figures bearing swags of husks in one hard , whil-t in the other is shown the square . Between the four corners of above are mtdallions painted in their natural colours , the emblem being the " perfect ashlar , " with the square , hy which it was made perfect , also conveying a moral . The other medallion represents a " lily , " an emblem of

" purity , " that all things prevail with truth . These medallions are supported by a cluster of ears of corn and ant ther ornament denoting " plenty . " The other medallions will be varied in Masonic emblems . At the side panels , in the centre , is a large allegorical panel relating to " science " and Masonic virtues , and it may also be sa'd to illustrate the ca-cer of a Master in the chair—for in the

o-ntre is the G' : nius of Freemasonry holding the Master ' s collar in one hand , and in the other the " cornucopia , " denoting , " may his ) tar of office be one of ' proster ' ty * , ' may it be one of ' harmony , ' " which is represented by a figure of " music * , " " may it be one of ' peace , ' " represented by a figure bearing the " palm ; " " he have ' wisdom ' and ' philosophy , '" which is shown by a

figure emblematical of the same ; and finally , " may he earn fame through his career of office , " which is shown by a figure bearing the " wreath of fame . " At the sides of above large centre panel are shaped panels , the subjects being the globes , supported by two figures , the one spanning the same with a pair of compasses , and showing in one hand a trowel , whilst the

other figure is pointing with a pencil . On the side of each figure is shown the " cornucopia" and other ornamentation ; at the corners of this said panel are medallions , one hearing the " jewel of the Grand Steward " and the other that of the " Grand Deacon . " Under the above panels is the cove . This is set oat into three long panels . In the centre panel is a winged figure representing " truth "

holding the " mirror of truth , " whilst the other hand is pointing to the " pedeslial of the Royal Arch , " as the highest attainment in Masonry . Above the pedestial is the " All-seeing Eye , " throwing its rays on the pedestial , and above which is the circle and triangle . From this figure is carried along the panels ornamentation and circlets of acacia sprigs , in the centre of which are trophies ,

and between these are " pots of incense , ' an emblem of a pure heart . Supported on each side of above is shown a group of " ears of corr , " with swags of husks on same suspended throughout the entire panels . On the fringe of cornice is a running ornamentation , with medallion at intervals , heating Masonic devices . Description of walls : —

The pilasters on side « of walls are shown in Sienna marble , with the capitals lichly etched in gold . The panels are formed by enriched gold mouldings with ennamelled styles , the panels being a pale blue ground , diapered with inlaid gold devices . The marbled dado and skirting has a crested band at top , foimed of Masonic emblems , & c .

The Urban Club.

THE URBAN CLUB .

Saint John ' s Gate , made famous with its literary and Masonic associations , where the Urban Lodge and Chapter hold their meetings , was the scene of an unusual gathering on Friday last , when Bro . J . Dionysius Loverd" , F . R . S . L . A ., occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Urban Club , from which institution thc above Mason ' c

associations have originated . On this occasion several well-known Masons were present , including Bros . D-. Neodcs Mussabini , Vice-Chairman ; Dr . Barringer , Hon . Treasurer ; Dr . Carpenter , late Honorary Secretary ; George E . Fairchild , Librarian ; Dr . Hunter , Smallpiece , Henry Rugg , Fountain , Frederick Keddill , Bassett-Keeling , Henry H Ham , and others .

It has been announced that the illustrious proprietors of the Gate are going to u'e the great hall where Garrick made his first essay in Lontlon as an actor , and tbe club holds its meetings , as the encampment of the Knights of St . John of Jerusalem , and the hcad-quarters of the Ambulance Hospital in connection with the Older . The Chairman , in proposing " Prosperity to the Club , "

intimated that the proprietors were willing to extend the armoury , so as to give sufficient room to the members of the club to hold their meetings there , and remarked that the associations of the Old Gate are so blended together with their club that it would be a pity to look elsewhere for accommodation , when the armouiy could easily accommodate when extended the members of their club , and

left the matter entirely in the hands of the members to decide when the proper time arrives . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Mr . Josiah J . Merriman , who in a genial speech congratulated the club on its prosperity , and the advantages derived from such literary gatherings . The veteran John A . Heraud , in an eloquent speech ,

proposed " Bro . Loverdo ' s Health , " dilating upon his merits as a poet and man of letters , thus showing , added the speaker , how the learning of the ancient Greeks has been inherited by their descendants , of whom our Chairman ia a good specimen . This toast was received with the usual honours . Bro . Loverdo replied in appropriate terms , and in return

proposed "The Vice-Chairman ' s , Bro . Mussabinis , Health . " Mr . W . E . Church , the Honorary Secretary , obliged the company with some capital recitations , which elicited immense applause . Messrs . Nicholson , Hallam , Clark , and Bonchette enlivened the proceedings vvith some cap ital music and singing . The company separated at a late hour .

Bro . J . D . Allcroft , M . P ., is one of the stewards of the forthcoming Hereford Musical Festival .

The Freemasons' Hall, Ipswich.

THE FREEMASONS' HALL , IPSWICH .

A short time ago we gave an interesting account of the opening ceremony of the above hall , under the nresi . dency of Bro . the Rev . J . Martyn , P . G . C , and the D . P . G * Master of Suffolk , who has taken a lively interest in this work . "We are happy to state that the active Managing Committee , consisting of Bros . N . Tracey , P . M . ; H . Mil ler , P . M . ; H . Cusley , W . M . 114 ; R . S . Cumess , S . W .- r *

Palbct , S . D . ; B . Grimsey , S . D . ; and Thomas J . Went , worth , W . M . 225 , and their active Hon . Secretary , Bro * Hammond , were , after great labour and untiring energy ' enabled to lav before a general meeting of trustees a final ' report e > f their proceedings , which has resulted in clearing the hall of debt , with the exception of £ 700 on an east

mortgage . This is most gratifying to all interested , and we must congratulate Ipswich and the Suffolk province on the happy issue out of their troubles , which is due in a great measure to the dete rmination to make it a success of the names mentioned , and left them in possession of a handsome and commodious building dedicated to * Masonic purposes .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

A meeting of the Wentworth Little Memorial Committee will be held on Friday , the jSth inst ., before which date it is requested that all monies voted or promised to the fund may be sent to the Treasurer , Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec , Freemasons' Hall .

The Archbishop of Canterbury has conferred the degree of Doctor of Civil Law on Bro . Ernst Emil Wendt , a native of Dantzic , but now a naturalised British subject , on the ground of his knowledge and large practical experience of German and English commercial law .

M . I ittre , in a letter read on Wednesday night at the Cle ' mente Amide * Lodge of Freemasons , which had met to celebrate the fourth anniversary of its initiation , speaks of himself as permanently confined to his room , He expresses grt at satisfaction at the prospect of the pierc .

ing of the Isthmus of Panama—a scheme first broached in the Cle ' mente Amitie' Lodge—and advocates the crcition of a Positivist University to compete both with the orthodoxy of the Chuich and the eclectism of the State . The meeting resolved to appeal to the Masonic body for sub . scriptions for this purpose Times .

Miss HOPEKIRK ' S CONCERT . — A concert , given in the hallofihe Royal Academy of Musicon Friday , the 4 th inst ., tV . ough it attracted little attention and but a small audience , served to introduce a lady pianist who bids fair for high rank . Miss Helen Hopekirk has recently , we believe , finished a course of study at Leipsic Conservatory , which enjoys thc reputation of skilful teaching j

but no educational means , apart from great natural ability , coultl have given the young lady such qualifications as it is obvious she possesses . Her playing is distinguished by much intelligence and taste ; she has great command of the key-board and a touch of exquisite sensitiveness . These essentials of a good pianist were abundantly manifested in Beethoven ' s pianoforte trio ( E flat ) and in a series of pieces nf various epochs and in various styles , ranging from

Bach to Scharwenka . Miss Hopekirk seemed quite at home with all the masters , -and unequivocally established herself as-an ar * i t worthy of attention . No doubt she will conli-Hie 10 stu ' y antl persevere , seeing that a good position is within her reach . The concert given was assisted by Miss Kate Ockleston , also a pianist of ability , by Mr . Otto Manns ( violin ) and Mr . Reed ( violoncello ) , the vocalist being Mdlle . Hohcnschidd . —Daily Telegraph .

Bro . A . Woolrich -was , on Wednesday , installed W . M . of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 135 6 , at the Masonic Rooms , North Hill-street , Liverpool , and a report of the interesting proceedings will appear in due

course . We regret to announce the death of Bro . E . G . Webster , of Royal lubilee Lodge , No . * f * i , atTamorth , on the 24 th ult . Bro . Webster was well known in Masonic circles , and many of our brethren will hear of his death with regret .

Bro . T . Brassey , M . P ., has promised to distribute the prizes at the Nonconformist Grammar School , Bishop ' s Stortford , on the 22 nd inst . The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Blind Asylum , Glasgow , with Masonic honours , bf Bro . Col . Walter Montgomerie Neilson , R . W . Prov . Grand Master , will take place on Tuesday , the 5 th August nei ' i at three o ' clock p . m .

Bro . Sheriff Burt and Mr . Sheriff Bevan have issued invitations to the members of the Court of Aldermen , Mr . Sheriff-elect "Woolloton , J . P ., Mr . Sheriff * ' "' Bayley , J . P ., and the high officers of the Corporation , W * banquet at the Albion on Thursday , the 24 th inst . Bro . C . H . Robarts ( Remembrancer ) wa »

amongst those who attended the sixth meeting of tbe Ft * Club at the Ship , Greenwich , on Saturday . Viscount and Viscountess Homesdale , of LitJ ' ton Park , Maidstone , have caused it to be notified to the * tenantry that a reduction of ten per cent , will be ma " ** the rents payable by them for the next two years .

HOLLOW-AY ' S -PILLS . —Health or Wealth . —NO sane p-r » on * -w hesita ' c an instant In the choice between these two conUin Now Is the season to secure the former either by restoring "' , 0 fi-mlnB it . These Pills exi el a'l impurities from tie syft ** " - * " |„ j fogs , f"ul vapours antl variable temperatures cnt'ciider ^ jo winter j this m « llcine also acts most who ' esomely up " !! . , h « hy disgorgintr the livfr of it" accnmuiat-d bile , and by *** ' , " . food kidneys to more energetic action j it increases the appetite 10 ^ and strengthens 'he digestive proce-s . The stomach *"" l » with which most disorders originate , are fully under the cetn ^ thtse regenerative Pills , which , act very kindly yet mo ** - ** ei "" on the ftiideujt " pe / Wei ** , — [ AIJVT . 1 ~*> i