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Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL . The Supreme Council , 33 , held their half-yearly meeting in the Thirtieth and higher Degrees , at 33 , Golden-square , on Tuesday , the gth inst . HI . Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips , Lieut .-Grand Commander , presided , in the absence ( abroad ) of the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom . He announced
the retirement , on account of ill health , of Sir Alicha el Costa , a member of the Supreme Council , and the appointment of the Right Hon . the Earl of Limerick , to fill the vacantchair . The following Degrees were conferred : 32 ° on Bros . Major Philip Montagu and Major Henry Studholme Brownrigg ; 31 ° on Bros . Lieut .-Col . William Edwards Michell , Thomas Henry Smith , and Lieut .-Col . Robert
Sanderson Simonds ; 30 ° on Bros . Matthew Clark , James Mottershead Collins , Thomas Hicks , William Newton , Lieut .-Col . John Fletcher Owen , Capt . Henry Thomas Salmon , Capt . Richard Henry Spicer , Lieut .-Col . Edward Z . Thornton , Geo . H . Todd-Heatly , and Irwin J . Whitty . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Cafe Royal , when the usual loyal and other toasts were given .
Knights Of Malta.
Knights of Malta .
YORK . — Ancient Ebor Priory ( No . 101 ) . —A meeting of this body was held on Alonday afternoon in the Masonic Hall . The priory was opened by E . Fra . T . B . Whytehead , who was assisted by E . Fras . G . Simpson , Rev . W . C . Lukis , A . T . B . Turner , J . Marshall , VV . B . Dyson , and others . Fra . VV . P . Moat , Auckland , New Zealand , a member of the preceptory , was received and installed as a member of the Order , and the priory was closed .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — The members of this very popular and prosperous council met on the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Red Lionsquare , Holborn . Among those present we noticed Bros . T . C Walls , G . I . AL , T . I . AL ; Alfred Williams , Grand Lecturer , P . C of Wks . ; F . Davison , Grand Treasurer , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Grand Recorder , Recorder ; Rev . A . VV . Hall , Grand Chaplain , Chap . ; Thomas Cubitt and
J . E . Anderson , Marshals ; C . F . Alatier , P . T . I . AL ; Capt . G . Lambert , J . E . Haynes , J . L . Mathe . r , Rev . T . VV . Lemon , A . F . Meaden , H . George , D . P . Cama , J . Brittain , Edwin Storr , G . Mickley , Alajor P . Dunbar , Geo . Powell , T . O . Harding , VV . Glynes , W . G . Lemon , A . McDowall , W . C . Hales , C H . Driver , and others . The council having been opened in the degree of Alost Excellent Alaster , the minutes of the previous meetinc
were read and confirmed . The names of Bros . E . F . Storr , W . P . Aloat , VV . Poore , T . Lamb Smith , T . Clark , R . J . Chitson , W . P . Payne , B . R . Bryant , and C D . H . Drury , were then submitted to the ballot and found to be in each case unanimous , and they being in attendance , were all admitted and received into the degrees of Most
Excellent Alaster , Royal Alaster , Select Alaster , and Super-Excellent Master . 1 he four ceremonies were performed and the attendant lectures delivered by the T . I . Master , ably assisted by Bros . T . Poore , D . AL Dewar , and the rest of the officers . Numerous letters of apology for absence liaving been read , the council was closed in the degree of Select Alaster .
The Grand Council Of Royal And Select Masters
THE GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS
Met subsequently and was attended by the brethren already mentioned . In the absence of Bro . the Rev . Canon Raymond Portal , ALP . Grand Alaster , the chair was occupied by Bro . T . C . Walls , R . P . G . l . M . The minutes of the previous Grand Council having been read and confirmed ,
the following highly satisfactory report was read by the Recorder and unanimously adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes . " To the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales , and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown . " Since the last meeting of this Grand Council the Cryptic Degrees have continued to progress satisfactorily
the Grand Masters Council , No . 1 , having been distinguished as in former years , for the accession of members , the number admitted since last report being 37 . " It is proposed to resuscitate one or more of the Councils in London which have been in abeyance for some years , and it is believed that the attempt will prove successful . "St John's Council , No . 8 , having been , by permission
of the Grand Master , removed to Liverpool , is in a prosperous condition and increasing in numbers . "The other Councils are somewhat inactive , but are now exhibiting renewed symptons of vitality . " Representatives have been exchanged with the following Grand Councils : Ontario , Illinois , Alassachusetts , Minnesota , Alaryland , Pennsylvania , New York , Alichirran
Louisiana , Vermont , Missouri , New Jersey , Tennessee , and Scotland . " The R . P . G . l . M . then addressed the brethren , and after complimenting the Grand Alaster ' s Council , No . 1 , upon the great progress it had made , both as regards efficiency and strength , an example which he hoped would be soon followed bv other councils , stated that he had been
deputed by the ALP . Grand Alaster to invest the following distinguished Masons as Grand Officers of the Cryptic Degrees : Bro . Captain G . Lambert Dep . G . M . ,, Baron de Ferrieres , M . P . ... G . 111 . AL ,, C H . Driver G . Con . of Wks . » Rev . A . W . Hall G . Chap . Rev . T . W . Lemon ... ... G , Chap . »> F . Davison ... ... ... G , Treasurer . « D . M . Dewar ... ... ... G . Recorder . T . B . Whytehead G . M . of C » R . Young ... ... ... G . C . of G . » J . E . Anderson ... " ... G . C . of C 1 G . F . Lancaster ... ... G . Lecturer .
The Grand Council Of Royal And Select Masters
Bro . J . D . Murray ... ... ... " 1 „ Geo . Powell ... ... ... > G . Alarshals . ., A . H . Jefferis ) ;; " : P ? cama ::: ::: z }* - *™** - „ H . J . Lardner ... ... G . Sentinel .
Bro . Captain Lambert having been presented by Bro . C F . Alatier was then dul y installed as Deputy Grand Alaster by Bro . Walls . Previously to the council being closed , Bro . MATIER , as the Representative of the Grand Council of Pennsylvania , in an eloquent speech congratulated the members of the Grand Council upon the prosperity of the Cryptic Degrees in England ; and Bro . WALLS , as the Representative of the Grand Council of Vermont , having also
expressed himself in similar terms , the . R . P . D . G . M ., upon behalf of the members of the Grand Council , thanked both the brethren lortheircongratulations . The council was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was partaken of under the presidency of the Deputy Grand Master . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given and duly honoured . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . HENRY MURRAY , PAST D . G . AI . CHINA . It is with very sincere regret we announce the death , on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., of Bro . Henry Murray , who during a connection with the Craft extending over more than thirty years , played many important parts in the different branches of the mystic art and , to his honour be it said , played them well . Bro . Murray was initiated in the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 , Canton , on the ioth August ,
1 S 52 . In 1 S 6 3 he was elected to be its W . AL , and continued to be a subscribing member till 1 S 72 , the year in which he returned to his native country . In 1 S 54 he was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in the chapter attached to his mother lodge , and having , in conjunction with our esteemed Bro . S . Rawson , also Past D . G . M . China , founded the Zion Chapter , No . 570 , Shanghai , became ultimately its AI . E . Z . In 1 S 5 S he joined the Zetland
Lodge , No . 525 , Hong Kong , and remained member fourteen years , liaving in the interim—in 1 S 64—occupied the chair of K . S . He was one of the founders of Victoria Lodge , No . 1026 , Hong Kong , whicii dates its origin from 1 S 04 , and also of the chapter attached thereto , of whicii he was first M . E . Z . In 1869 he joined the Perseverance Lodge , No . 1165 , and at different times was made honorary member of other English , and also of several Scotch ,
lodges , besides being a subscribing member of the Sphinx Lodge under the Irish Constitution . He was appointed District Grand Master for China in September , 1 S 65 , and resigned office in 1 S 74 , and in addition he was its District Grand Superintendent for the Royal Arch Degree , and held the equivalent rank in Alasonic Knights Templary . On arriving in England in 1 S 73 , he was elected a member Sf the Castle Lodge of Harmony , No . 26 , and was a subscriber
at the time of his death . In the following year he joined the Lodge of Light , No . 46 S , Birmingham , remaining a member till 1877 , and the Fortitude Chapter , No . 43 , in the same town . He was a Life Governor of both the Boys ' and the Girls' School , while , during his residence in China , he was on all occasions most liberal-handed . Of the love and respect that was felt for him by our brethren generally in this remote part of the world , we may
form an approximate judgment from the fact that on his departure for home he was presented with a numerouslysigned address , and was offered , but refused , a further testimonial of plate . _ It is no exaggeration to say that Freemasonry in China is greatly indebted to our deceased brother for the very active and able part he took in the work of its lodges , as well as the energy he displayed in his capacity of District Grand Alaster . ln England , too , he was equally
esteemed and respected , having been Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster of the Alark Degree for Warwickshire , a 31 ° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , and a Knight of the Royal Order of Scotland . What is still more gratifying and must greatly have tended to solace the closing period of his career is that he received from many influential members of the Craft that brotherly regard and consideration whicii is prompted by deep and
unalloyed regard for the principles of our ancient Fraternity . It only remains for us to add that Bro . Murray was highly esteemed and respected in the theatrical world , esteem and respect which he inherited from his father and grandfather before him , who were lessees of the Edinburgh Theatre , and from his great ancestress , Mrs . Siddons . At the same time we take advantage of the present opportunity to express our own sorrow and the sympathy we have with his relatives and friends .
Australia.
Australia .
ROMA ( QUEENSLAND ) . —Raphael Lodge ( No . 1 S 50 , E . C ) . —The anniversary ball of this lodge took place at the Oddfellow ' s Hall , on the evening of the 2 nd August . There were about 60 brethren present . The total number of guests was over 200 . The ball was honoured by the presence of the R . W . the D . G . M ., Bro . A . C . Gregory , C . M . G ., M . L . C . ; and the W . the D . G .
Secretary , Bro . Fenwick , and Mrs . Fenwick . Among other Grand Lodge Officers present was Bro . A . Al . Hertzberg , D . G . Director of Ceremonies . The dais erected for the occasion was occupied by the W . AL of the lodge , VV . Bro . A . M . Hertzberg , P . M ., having on his right the I . P . M ., W . Bro . G . V . Lehaux , and on hjs left VV . Bro . J . Stringfellow , P . AL , supported by Bros , Chas . VV . E . B .
Cordell , S . W ., and C . S . Young , J . W ., with crossed wands . The brethren liaving formed themselves into a double column with wands crossed above their heads , Bro . Fraser , I . G . announced the D . G . AI . and the D . G . Sec . The VV . M . and Past Masters then left the dais to receive the distinguished visitors at the porch , and conducted them to the dais , the brethren following in double column in
inverted order , being headed by Bros . Abr . Hertzberg and R . E . Summerson , acting as G . L . Stewards . The D . G . M . then declared the ball open . The opening quadrille was danced by the VV . M . with Airs . Fenwick , wife of the D . G . Sec , having W . Bro . Fenwick and Airs . Young , wife of the J . W . of the Raphael Lodge , as their vis-a-vis , sides being taken by Bro . C . W . E . B . Cardell , S . W ., with Mrs . F . VV . P . Thompson , having Bro . C , S . Young , j . W ., with
Australia.
Airs . H . T . Alacfarlane as their vis-a-vis . Dancing was kept up until the " wee sma' hours , " a programme of 25 dances with two extras being got through . A commodious supper room was erected for the occasion , and those present seemed well pleased , and did full justice to the good things provided . It may be as well to give some few facts and dates about Roma . It is situated about 317
miles west of the capital by rail , contains about 2000 inhabitants , and is the centre of a large pastoral district . In the immediate vicinity of Roma agriculture flourishes to some extent , the cultivation of the grape and orange being most prominent and successful . The Raphael Lodge has been in existence since July 23 rd , 1879 . The founder of it was the present W . AL , Bro . A . M . Hertzberg , P . M . abl
, y assisted by other brethren , of whom however but few remain , foremost of them the U . P . AL , VV . Bro . Le Vaux and W . Bro . J . Stringfellow , P . M . During the evening of the ball the R . W . the D . G . AI . presented Bro . A . AL Hertzberg , the Secretary of the lodge with a Secretary ' s jewel on behalf of the brethren , whicii was suitably acknowledged by the recipient .
On the following night , the R . W . the D . G . AI . and the D . G . Secretary attended lodge and witnessed the solemn and sublime Third Degree being conferred on a brother . After which ceremony the distinguished visitors and 40 brethren attended a splendid banquet provided by the W . AL , Bro . A . Al . Hertzburg , P . AI . " The Queen " and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " and the usuaf toasts were drunk with Alasonic honours and a most enjoyable evening
was spent . A letter has since been received by the VV . M . from the R . W . the D . G . M ., complimenting the Alaster and officers on their perfect work . He considered the Raphael Lodge the best worked in Queensland . Having such authority we venture to quote his words and trust it will stimulate all lodges to attain perfection , so that the ^ beauties of our grand Alasonic art may be preserved forever .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Bro . J . L . loolewill return to London and reproduce "Stage Dora , " whicii was taken off in the height of its success .
# # # Mrs . Langtry sailed for New York in the Oregon , last Friday , accompanied by her mother , Mrs . Le Breton , of Jersey . # # * On the 20 th " The Lady of Lyons " will be brought out at thc Lyceum , when Miss Mary Anderson will
play the title role . "The Hunchback" will be produced later . * # * The Olympic will very shortly reopen , after redecoration , under Airs . Chippendale ' s management for a lady from the provinces , who has taken a lease of the theatre . " The Spider ' s Web " will be the piece .
* * * The "Silver King" reached its 250 th performance on VVednesday , and still shows no sign of falling off . The next novelt y at the Princess's will be an historical play by Messrs . Herman and Wills , founded on the early Christian Era . This wiU be a great leap from melodrama .
» * s On Sunday night Bro . Henry Irving entertained at dinner at the Garrick Club Bro . Toole ( who left the next day for Edinburgh ) , Bro . Sir John Alonckton , President Board of General Purposes ; and a host of other friends , to say good-bye to them . Sir Frederick Pollard was in the vice-chair .
* * # It is contemplated to produce a pantomime at Her Majesty ' s at Christmas on a scale of extravagance and magnificence . Bro . Harris will thus have a prominent rival . But Drury Lane and Her Majesty's will have the field to themselves , and from the demand for seats last year there is quite room for two pantomimes in London , ft is mooted that the Pandora will open at Christmas .
* * * Mr . D'O yle Carte has felt annoyed at the continual announcements made by some of our contemporaries that Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s new opera , founded on Tennyson ' s Princess , will shortly be brought out at the Savoy . Mr . D'Oyle Carte writes to the Times to the effect that so long as " Iolanthe " continues to draw money no change will be made .
* * * Our distinguished Bro . Edward Terry has in his summer campaign done , as is his wont , much to help the Actors' Benevolent Fund in the different provincial places he has been to . ln Liverpool he called a meeting lately of professionals and explained to them the advantages to be derived by joining it . We need scarcely say our brother is a liberal contributor himself to it as well as to many other good works .
* * * Messrs . Holt and Wilmot have been unable to retain Miss Alinnie Palmer , as the engagement she had made after the one at the Grand was not permitted to be broken . We hear the young lady will go to the Strand at Christmas . "New Babylon " will be played on Alonday , at the Grand , on a scale far superior to its last appearance in London at the Duke ' s Theatre . Alessrs . Holt and Wilmot will both take parts in it .
* * Mr . Chas . Wyndham has sold his site in Northumberland Avenue to the Constitutional Club for their permanent club house . Mr . Wyndham will reopen the Criterion about Christmas . It is still undergoing great improvements ; amongst these the electric light will figure ,
so that the house will not be stuffy any more . Rumours are ( lying about that "Our Boys " will be the first piece , with Mr . David James in his old character . VVe hope it is so . Although "Our Boys" had such a long run at the Vaudeville some years ago , many of us are quite ready to see it again . £ 6000 is said to be the profit Air . Wyndham has made in reselling his plot of land .
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Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL . The Supreme Council , 33 , held their half-yearly meeting in the Thirtieth and higher Degrees , at 33 , Golden-square , on Tuesday , the gth inst . HI . Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips , Lieut .-Grand Commander , presided , in the absence ( abroad ) of the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom . He announced
the retirement , on account of ill health , of Sir Alicha el Costa , a member of the Supreme Council , and the appointment of the Right Hon . the Earl of Limerick , to fill the vacantchair . The following Degrees were conferred : 32 ° on Bros . Major Philip Montagu and Major Henry Studholme Brownrigg ; 31 ° on Bros . Lieut .-Col . William Edwards Michell , Thomas Henry Smith , and Lieut .-Col . Robert
Sanderson Simonds ; 30 ° on Bros . Matthew Clark , James Mottershead Collins , Thomas Hicks , William Newton , Lieut .-Col . John Fletcher Owen , Capt . Henry Thomas Salmon , Capt . Richard Henry Spicer , Lieut .-Col . Edward Z . Thornton , Geo . H . Todd-Heatly , and Irwin J . Whitty . The brethren afterwards dined together at the Cafe Royal , when the usual loyal and other toasts were given .
Knights Of Malta.
Knights of Malta .
YORK . — Ancient Ebor Priory ( No . 101 ) . —A meeting of this body was held on Alonday afternoon in the Masonic Hall . The priory was opened by E . Fra . T . B . Whytehead , who was assisted by E . Fras . G . Simpson , Rev . W . C . Lukis , A . T . B . Turner , J . Marshall , VV . B . Dyson , and others . Fra . VV . P . Moat , Auckland , New Zealand , a member of the preceptory , was received and installed as a member of the Order , and the priory was closed .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
GRAND MASTERS COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — The members of this very popular and prosperous council met on the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Red Lionsquare , Holborn . Among those present we noticed Bros . T . C Walls , G . I . AL , T . I . AL ; Alfred Williams , Grand Lecturer , P . C of Wks . ; F . Davison , Grand Treasurer , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Grand Recorder , Recorder ; Rev . A . VV . Hall , Grand Chaplain , Chap . ; Thomas Cubitt and
J . E . Anderson , Marshals ; C . F . Alatier , P . T . I . AL ; Capt . G . Lambert , J . E . Haynes , J . L . Mathe . r , Rev . T . VV . Lemon , A . F . Meaden , H . George , D . P . Cama , J . Brittain , Edwin Storr , G . Mickley , Alajor P . Dunbar , Geo . Powell , T . O . Harding , VV . Glynes , W . G . Lemon , A . McDowall , W . C . Hales , C H . Driver , and others . The council having been opened in the degree of Alost Excellent Alaster , the minutes of the previous meetinc
were read and confirmed . The names of Bros . E . F . Storr , W . P . Aloat , VV . Poore , T . Lamb Smith , T . Clark , R . J . Chitson , W . P . Payne , B . R . Bryant , and C D . H . Drury , were then submitted to the ballot and found to be in each case unanimous , and they being in attendance , were all admitted and received into the degrees of Most
Excellent Alaster , Royal Alaster , Select Alaster , and Super-Excellent Master . 1 he four ceremonies were performed and the attendant lectures delivered by the T . I . Master , ably assisted by Bros . T . Poore , D . AL Dewar , and the rest of the officers . Numerous letters of apology for absence liaving been read , the council was closed in the degree of Select Alaster .
The Grand Council Of Royal And Select Masters
THE GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS
Met subsequently and was attended by the brethren already mentioned . In the absence of Bro . the Rev . Canon Raymond Portal , ALP . Grand Alaster , the chair was occupied by Bro . T . C . Walls , R . P . G . l . M . The minutes of the previous Grand Council having been read and confirmed ,
the following highly satisfactory report was read by the Recorder and unanimously adopted and ordered to be entered on the minutes . " To the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales , and the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown . " Since the last meeting of this Grand Council the Cryptic Degrees have continued to progress satisfactorily
the Grand Masters Council , No . 1 , having been distinguished as in former years , for the accession of members , the number admitted since last report being 37 . " It is proposed to resuscitate one or more of the Councils in London which have been in abeyance for some years , and it is believed that the attempt will prove successful . "St John's Council , No . 8 , having been , by permission
of the Grand Master , removed to Liverpool , is in a prosperous condition and increasing in numbers . "The other Councils are somewhat inactive , but are now exhibiting renewed symptons of vitality . " Representatives have been exchanged with the following Grand Councils : Ontario , Illinois , Alassachusetts , Minnesota , Alaryland , Pennsylvania , New York , Alichirran
Louisiana , Vermont , Missouri , New Jersey , Tennessee , and Scotland . " The R . P . G . l . M . then addressed the brethren , and after complimenting the Grand Alaster ' s Council , No . 1 , upon the great progress it had made , both as regards efficiency and strength , an example which he hoped would be soon followed bv other councils , stated that he had been
deputed by the ALP . Grand Alaster to invest the following distinguished Masons as Grand Officers of the Cryptic Degrees : Bro . Captain G . Lambert Dep . G . M . ,, Baron de Ferrieres , M . P . ... G . 111 . AL ,, C H . Driver G . Con . of Wks . » Rev . A . W . Hall G . Chap . Rev . T . W . Lemon ... ... G , Chap . »> F . Davison ... ... ... G , Treasurer . « D . M . Dewar ... ... ... G . Recorder . T . B . Whytehead G . M . of C » R . Young ... ... ... G . C . of G . » J . E . Anderson ... " ... G . C . of C 1 G . F . Lancaster ... ... G . Lecturer .
The Grand Council Of Royal And Select Masters
Bro . J . D . Murray ... ... ... " 1 „ Geo . Powell ... ... ... > G . Alarshals . ., A . H . Jefferis ) ;; " : P ? cama ::: ::: z }* - *™** - „ H . J . Lardner ... ... G . Sentinel .
Bro . Captain Lambert having been presented by Bro . C F . Alatier was then dul y installed as Deputy Grand Alaster by Bro . Walls . Previously to the council being closed , Bro . MATIER , as the Representative of the Grand Council of Pennsylvania , in an eloquent speech congratulated the members of the Grand Council upon the prosperity of the Cryptic Degrees in England ; and Bro . WALLS , as the Representative of the Grand Council of Vermont , having also
expressed himself in similar terms , the . R . P . D . G . M ., upon behalf of the members of the Grand Council , thanked both the brethren lortheircongratulations . The council was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was partaken of under the presidency of the Deputy Grand Master . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given and duly honoured . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . HENRY MURRAY , PAST D . G . AI . CHINA . It is with very sincere regret we announce the death , on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., of Bro . Henry Murray , who during a connection with the Craft extending over more than thirty years , played many important parts in the different branches of the mystic art and , to his honour be it said , played them well . Bro . Murray was initiated in the Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 501 , Canton , on the ioth August ,
1 S 52 . In 1 S 6 3 he was elected to be its W . AL , and continued to be a subscribing member till 1 S 72 , the year in which he returned to his native country . In 1 S 54 he was exalted to the Royal Arch Degree in the chapter attached to his mother lodge , and having , in conjunction with our esteemed Bro . S . Rawson , also Past D . G . M . China , founded the Zion Chapter , No . 570 , Shanghai , became ultimately its AI . E . Z . In 1 S 5 S he joined the Zetland
Lodge , No . 525 , Hong Kong , and remained member fourteen years , liaving in the interim—in 1 S 64—occupied the chair of K . S . He was one of the founders of Victoria Lodge , No . 1026 , Hong Kong , whicii dates its origin from 1 S 04 , and also of the chapter attached thereto , of whicii he was first M . E . Z . In 1869 he joined the Perseverance Lodge , No . 1165 , and at different times was made honorary member of other English , and also of several Scotch ,
lodges , besides being a subscribing member of the Sphinx Lodge under the Irish Constitution . He was appointed District Grand Master for China in September , 1 S 65 , and resigned office in 1 S 74 , and in addition he was its District Grand Superintendent for the Royal Arch Degree , and held the equivalent rank in Alasonic Knights Templary . On arriving in England in 1 S 73 , he was elected a member Sf the Castle Lodge of Harmony , No . 26 , and was a subscriber
at the time of his death . In the following year he joined the Lodge of Light , No . 46 S , Birmingham , remaining a member till 1877 , and the Fortitude Chapter , No . 43 , in the same town . He was a Life Governor of both the Boys ' and the Girls' School , while , during his residence in China , he was on all occasions most liberal-handed . Of the love and respect that was felt for him by our brethren generally in this remote part of the world , we may
form an approximate judgment from the fact that on his departure for home he was presented with a numerouslysigned address , and was offered , but refused , a further testimonial of plate . _ It is no exaggeration to say that Freemasonry in China is greatly indebted to our deceased brother for the very active and able part he took in the work of its lodges , as well as the energy he displayed in his capacity of District Grand Alaster . ln England , too , he was equally
esteemed and respected , having been Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster of the Alark Degree for Warwickshire , a 31 ° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , and a Knight of the Royal Order of Scotland . What is still more gratifying and must greatly have tended to solace the closing period of his career is that he received from many influential members of the Craft that brotherly regard and consideration whicii is prompted by deep and
unalloyed regard for the principles of our ancient Fraternity . It only remains for us to add that Bro . Murray was highly esteemed and respected in the theatrical world , esteem and respect which he inherited from his father and grandfather before him , who were lessees of the Edinburgh Theatre , and from his great ancestress , Mrs . Siddons . At the same time we take advantage of the present opportunity to express our own sorrow and the sympathy we have with his relatives and friends .
Australia.
Australia .
ROMA ( QUEENSLAND ) . —Raphael Lodge ( No . 1 S 50 , E . C ) . —The anniversary ball of this lodge took place at the Oddfellow ' s Hall , on the evening of the 2 nd August . There were about 60 brethren present . The total number of guests was over 200 . The ball was honoured by the presence of the R . W . the D . G . M ., Bro . A . C . Gregory , C . M . G ., M . L . C . ; and the W . the D . G .
Secretary , Bro . Fenwick , and Mrs . Fenwick . Among other Grand Lodge Officers present was Bro . A . Al . Hertzberg , D . G . Director of Ceremonies . The dais erected for the occasion was occupied by the W . AL of the lodge , VV . Bro . A . M . Hertzberg , P . M ., having on his right the I . P . M ., W . Bro . G . V . Lehaux , and on hjs left VV . Bro . J . Stringfellow , P . AL , supported by Bros , Chas . VV . E . B .
Cordell , S . W ., and C . S . Young , J . W ., with crossed wands . The brethren liaving formed themselves into a double column with wands crossed above their heads , Bro . Fraser , I . G . announced the D . G . AI . and the D . G . Sec . The VV . M . and Past Masters then left the dais to receive the distinguished visitors at the porch , and conducted them to the dais , the brethren following in double column in
inverted order , being headed by Bros . Abr . Hertzberg and R . E . Summerson , acting as G . L . Stewards . The D . G . M . then declared the ball open . The opening quadrille was danced by the VV . M . with Airs . Fenwick , wife of the D . G . Sec , having W . Bro . Fenwick and Airs . Young , wife of the J . W . of the Raphael Lodge , as their vis-a-vis , sides being taken by Bro . C . W . E . B . Cardell , S . W ., with Mrs . F . VV . P . Thompson , having Bro . C , S . Young , j . W ., with
Australia.
Airs . H . T . Alacfarlane as their vis-a-vis . Dancing was kept up until the " wee sma' hours , " a programme of 25 dances with two extras being got through . A commodious supper room was erected for the occasion , and those present seemed well pleased , and did full justice to the good things provided . It may be as well to give some few facts and dates about Roma . It is situated about 317
miles west of the capital by rail , contains about 2000 inhabitants , and is the centre of a large pastoral district . In the immediate vicinity of Roma agriculture flourishes to some extent , the cultivation of the grape and orange being most prominent and successful . The Raphael Lodge has been in existence since July 23 rd , 1879 . The founder of it was the present W . AL , Bro . A . M . Hertzberg , P . M . abl
, y assisted by other brethren , of whom however but few remain , foremost of them the U . P . AL , VV . Bro . Le Vaux and W . Bro . J . Stringfellow , P . M . During the evening of the ball the R . W . the D . G . AI . presented Bro . A . AL Hertzberg , the Secretary of the lodge with a Secretary ' s jewel on behalf of the brethren , whicii was suitably acknowledged by the recipient .
On the following night , the R . W . the D . G . AI . and the D . G . Secretary attended lodge and witnessed the solemn and sublime Third Degree being conferred on a brother . After which ceremony the distinguished visitors and 40 brethren attended a splendid banquet provided by the W . AL , Bro . A . Al . Hertzburg , P . AI . " The Queen " and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales " and the usuaf toasts were drunk with Alasonic honours and a most enjoyable evening
was spent . A letter has since been received by the VV . M . from the R . W . the D . G . M ., complimenting the Alaster and officers on their perfect work . He considered the Raphael Lodge the best worked in Queensland . Having such authority we venture to quote his words and trust it will stimulate all lodges to attain perfection , so that the ^ beauties of our grand Alasonic art may be preserved forever .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Bro . J . L . loolewill return to London and reproduce "Stage Dora , " whicii was taken off in the height of its success .
# # # Mrs . Langtry sailed for New York in the Oregon , last Friday , accompanied by her mother , Mrs . Le Breton , of Jersey . # # * On the 20 th " The Lady of Lyons " will be brought out at thc Lyceum , when Miss Mary Anderson will
play the title role . "The Hunchback" will be produced later . * # * The Olympic will very shortly reopen , after redecoration , under Airs . Chippendale ' s management for a lady from the provinces , who has taken a lease of the theatre . " The Spider ' s Web " will be the piece .
* * * The "Silver King" reached its 250 th performance on VVednesday , and still shows no sign of falling off . The next novelt y at the Princess's will be an historical play by Messrs . Herman and Wills , founded on the early Christian Era . This wiU be a great leap from melodrama .
» * s On Sunday night Bro . Henry Irving entertained at dinner at the Garrick Club Bro . Toole ( who left the next day for Edinburgh ) , Bro . Sir John Alonckton , President Board of General Purposes ; and a host of other friends , to say good-bye to them . Sir Frederick Pollard was in the vice-chair .
* * # It is contemplated to produce a pantomime at Her Majesty ' s at Christmas on a scale of extravagance and magnificence . Bro . Harris will thus have a prominent rival . But Drury Lane and Her Majesty's will have the field to themselves , and from the demand for seats last year there is quite room for two pantomimes in London , ft is mooted that the Pandora will open at Christmas .
* * * Mr . D'O yle Carte has felt annoyed at the continual announcements made by some of our contemporaries that Sir Arthur Sullivan ' s new opera , founded on Tennyson ' s Princess , will shortly be brought out at the Savoy . Mr . D'Oyle Carte writes to the Times to the effect that so long as " Iolanthe " continues to draw money no change will be made .
* * * Our distinguished Bro . Edward Terry has in his summer campaign done , as is his wont , much to help the Actors' Benevolent Fund in the different provincial places he has been to . ln Liverpool he called a meeting lately of professionals and explained to them the advantages to be derived by joining it . We need scarcely say our brother is a liberal contributor himself to it as well as to many other good works .
* * * Messrs . Holt and Wilmot have been unable to retain Miss Alinnie Palmer , as the engagement she had made after the one at the Grand was not permitted to be broken . We hear the young lady will go to the Strand at Christmas . "New Babylon " will be played on Alonday , at the Grand , on a scale far superior to its last appearance in London at the Duke ' s Theatre . Alessrs . Holt and Wilmot will both take parts in it .
* * Mr . Chas . Wyndham has sold his site in Northumberland Avenue to the Constitutional Club for their permanent club house . Mr . Wyndham will reopen the Criterion about Christmas . It is still undergoing great improvements ; amongst these the electric light will figure ,
so that the house will not be stuffy any more . Rumours are ( lying about that "Our Boys " will be the first piece , with Mr . David James in his old character . VVe hope it is so . Although "Our Boys" had such a long run at the Vaudeville some years ago , many of us are quite ready to see it again . £ 6000 is said to be the profit Air . Wyndham has made in reselling his plot of land .