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THE "COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC CALENDAR . "London : BRO . GEORGE KENNING . Twelve months ago a facetious contemporary charred us for reviewing the "Cosmo " because belonging to our own publisher . We did not see the force of his remarks , however pungent , then j

we do not see it now . Our publisher nas survived the chaff , so have we ; and , as a proof of our vitality , we beg to announce the reappearance of the " Cosmo , " and to recommend it to all our readers to-day . As of old , well got up and carefully compiled , it is a convenient and

portable " vade mecum " for the Craft , and as we turn over its pages we are struck with the fact , so convincingly brought home to us , of the cosmopolitan character of our good Order . North and South , East and West , not merely as Praed sings , " The chains of Hymen jingle , '' but

Freemasonry is established , lodges are many , and Freemasons are to be found . When George Canning said he meant to call a '' new world into existence to redress the balance of the old , " we feel almost certain now , in the light of after years , that he foresaw the spread of the Masonic body ,

and his words have already received a part fulfilment in that Freemasons in the new world are twofold more numerous , at the least , than those of the old . Bro . Kenning ' s Cosmopolitan Calendar takes us - _ .. a £ ng " . t . ihty * J > . TtelLs _ ivs . their- Jwal _ biOaltatL ^» i .. ! i "|''

their name , so that the golden link of brotherhood , of which Masonic bards often write , unites us with many , many thousands of brethren accross " Atlantic billows . '' Well , we thank Bro . Kenning for his " little stranger " of 1876 , and we trust as this good year closes , and as the new

year dawns upon us , the demands for it may be many , and the sale of it may be great . If any of our brotherhood are anxious to possess it , let them look in at any of Bro . Kenning ' s depots in town or country , where their wants will be courteously attended to , and their requirements fully supplied . W .

"CASSELL ' DICTIONARY OF COOKERY , " No . 1 . We are very much p leased indeed with this , the first number of a very useful work . We have long felt deeply how much improvement was needed in the great and necessary art of domestic cookery , and how far too severe and abstruse were many of the manuals in use . We ,

therefore , hail with pleasure this plainly written but perfectly understandable cook's vade mecum . We think it will be a very useful one , and a good present for that meritorious class of the community who are often expected to do a great deal on a very little . Now we all of us , say what we will , like a good dinner , and there is all the difference in the world between a well-cooked

dinner and a bad one . Dyspepsia , indigestion , blue devils , bad temper , general uncomfortableness , personal disagreeableness , are the inevitable result of the latter state of things ; while cheerfulness and amiability , bonhommie and goodhealth , comfort and satisfaction , are the wonted

accompaniments of the former . We have no hesitation in saying that it makes all the difference possible , both to your digestion and your disposition , whether you eat a tough chop or a tender one , whether your fish is well fried , or your mutton well boiled , whether the omelette is

really an omelette , whether your potatoes are mealy , or , as the Irishman said , "bursting fiom their beautyful skuins . " We feel , then , how important such a work is for our cooks , and how much good for us all alike might be the " outcome " of its clear directions and sensible

maxims . If only our cooks will but attend to them what a blessing it would be for us all . Cooks are said to be not always good-tempered , but they have much to try them . They are very hardworking , for the most part , and they are most indispensable members of the Briton ' s domicile , where they kindly provide for the wants of

Britons and Britonesses , and little Britons and little Britonesses , with great assiduity and plentifulness . If , then , they can be induced in their calmer moments to attend to Messrs . Cassell ' s Dictionary of Cookery all may yet be well , we feel , with our country , our constitution , with ourselves , with our appetites , our

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tempers , and our digestions , our household expenditure , and our banker ' s balance . We , therefore , recommend the work to our readers , and all who value the " savoir faire , " and economical arrangement of a well-regulated kitchen , and the health , temper , and amiability of their own immediate family circle , and even—we say it deferentially—their own . - w .

Freemasonry In India.

FREEMASONRY IN INDIA .

The regular meeting of Lodge Concord , No . 757 , E . C , was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , on Saturday , the 18 th Sept ., 1875 . Present : Wor . Bros . W . C . Rowe , W . M . ; G . R . Henderson , I . P . M . ; B . Robinson , P . M . ; Bros . F . Burdett , as S . W . ; W . Fearn , as J . W . ; F . Burdett , Treas . ; O . Tomlinson , Sec . ; J . Spiers , S . D . ;

W . G . Davis , J . D . ; J . Luke , D . C ; J . E . Tyers , Organist ; J . F . Grew , Steward ; L . Thomas , I . G . ; J . W . Seager , Tyler ; F . Lean , W . E . Craddock , J . May , John Widdle , E . Fuelling , y . Holt . W . Hobbs , C . J . Hall , H . Watson , W . W . Wilson , J . H . Burrett , and others . The visitors were Bros . S . Counsell , W . M . 1100 ,

E . C ; C . Parker , H . D . Summers , 5 63 , S . C ; Hormusjee Pestonjce , 1359 , E . C . ; and others . The lCdge was opened with prayer at 7 p . m . The summons convening the meeting was read . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed .

The minutes of the last meeting of the Permanent Committee were read and adopted . The ballot was then taken for Mr . John Armstiong as candidate for initiation , who was announced elected . The Secretary then read a letter , dated the 10 th Sept ., from the D . G . [ Secretary , and was directed to lay tre same before the Permanent Committee at their next , t

meeting . A letter to and endorsed by the Wor . Master , re Bro . W . W . Whittaker , S . W ., was then read . It appears there has been some error in not writing Bro . W . W . Whittaker ' s name off the roll of the lodge since the 15 th May inclusive , about which date he left for England in consequence of being invalided home , and is not likely to return

to India . Bro . W . C . Rowe , Wor . Master , proposed , and Bro . B . Robinson , P . M ., seconded that Bro . W . W . Whiitaker ' s name be taken off the roll of the lodge from the above date , his dues being paid up to the time he left India an invalid for England . Carried . Mr . John Armstrong , properly prepared , was then duly

admitted and initiated into the secrets and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bros . Ernest Fuelling and Dr . Joseph Gerson Da Cunha were then examined as to their qualifications to be passed to ' . the Second Degree , and having passed a very creditable examination , were entrusted and passed out . All below the rank of Fellow Craft were then requested

to retire . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Eniest Fuelling was then duly admitted and passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Dr . Josep h Gersou Da Cunha was afterwards duly admitted and passed to the Second Degree . The working tools were then presented , and their uses explained by the Worshipful Master to the newly passed

brethren . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , and resumed in the First Degree . A letter from Bro . J . W . Seager , Tyler , returning thanks for the donation of fifty rupees , and requesting some kind brother would use his influence in obtaining for him employment , was then read . Rupees three annas four was then taken from the charity box , and duly taken into account by the

Treasurer . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed with solemn prayer at 9 . 10 p . m .

Royal Arch Masonry In Constantinople.

ROYAL ARCH MASONRY IN CONSTANTINOPLE .

A convocation of Leinstcr Chapter , No . 166 ( I . C ) , was held ( in accordance with the laws and constitution of the Order ) at the Masonic Temple , Hasskien , on Tuesday , the 28 th Sept ., there being an unusual attendance of comiianions , it being the installation of K . and officers for

ensuing term . The chapter was opened indue form , with solemn prayer , by Comp . R . MacGUl , M . E . K ., supported in council by W . Dorrcll , H . P ., and A . Noble , C . S . ; the other officers present were Comps . J . Lindsay , C . H . ; J . Rawe , S . T . ; W . Teadstill , R . A . C . ; T . Johnson , Capt . S . Veil , T . Dickenson , C . P . V . ; J . Nock , C . B . V .-, W . Webb ,

Reg . and Treas . ; P . Flacker , Janitor ; the chapter being honoured by the attendance of Comps . W . Harvey , M . E . Z ., of the Thistle of the East Chapter , No . 107 , ( S . C . ) , accompanied by Comps . H . Arnold , P . Z ., and W . S . Bottler and W . Cadwallader , who , by request , assisted at the opening of chapter . Minutes of last regular meeting were read , put to vote ,

and confirmed . The business for the evening ( as per circular ) was the installation of K . and officers , and to hear anel , if approved , adopt Auditors' report . The M . E . K ., in a very able manner , referred to the presence of the M . E . Z . and officers of the Thistle of the East Chapter , and called upon the companions to salute them as per ancient Irish custom .

Royal Arch Masonry In Constantinople.

The M . E . Z ., W . Harvey , in most affectionate terms , complimented the Leinster companions upon their working , and duly acknowledging the honour paid him and his officers , called upon the companions of 107 to salute the K , its per ancient Scottish usage . The Auditors were then called upon for . their report , and Comp . J . Rawe , Senior Auditor , having laid the accounts

before the chapter , congratulated them upon the progress made since last audit , and paid a flattering compliment to the Registrar upon the lucid manner in which they found the accounts kept . Upon due consideration the report as read was duly accepted , and a voteoE thanks awarded the Registrar . The time having arrived for a change of officers , th

M . E . K . very ably referred to the working of the chaptf during his term of office , stating that , however reluctantlyfc > may divest himself of the honourable badge of office , ana however acceptable his services may have been , he felt that the change would be beneficial , as circumstances did not permit him to give the attention that was necessary , and which he felt in honour of the position as K . he ought to

have given , and referring to the ability of Comp . W . Dorrell ( his successor ) , and the staff of officers elected to assist him , he felt sure that the progress of the chapter was thus far guaranteed for some time to come . The sentiments of the M . E . K . were acquiesced in by the companions present . The installation ceremony commenced , and P . K . Arnold , acting as D . C , presented Comp . W . Dorrell , as the K .

elect , for installation . The ancient charges having been read and duly assented to , the companions below the rank of K . retired , and Comp . W . Dorrell was duly installed in the council chair of K . S ., the ceremony being carried out according to the constitution of the G . R . A . C . of freland . The companions were readmitted , and being informed of the said installation of the K . elect , duly assembled and

saluted the K . with the R . A . salute , as per ancient custom . The'installation of K . being over , : Comps . A . Noble , H . P . elect , and J . Rawe , C . S . elect , were presented and duly invested with the insignia -J « f-Afc"vr ..-z . 8 j < v *~ a ^ d . cw &^ . xjfl-t . !/ twill JV IAI ... HI O . 'w .-C . ic . r ,-- thus forming the Principals of the chapter with full power to work the degrees of R . A . and Mark M . M .

The following officers were also duly presented and invested with the badges of their several offices , viz ., W . Teadstill , C . H . ; t . Johnson , S . T . ; P . Flucker , R . A . C ; T . Dickenson , J . Nock , and J . Lindsay , Captains of the Three Veils ; W . Ife , Janitor . Upon the officers taking their several stations , the I . P . K ., R . MacGill , delivered to the newly installed K . the warrant from the

G . R . A . C . of Ireland , the constitutions and the bye-laws of the chapter , and a true inventory of all furniture , jewels , clothing , & c , & c , belonging to the Chapter and Mark Lodge , and in the course of a few well-chosen remarks congratulated the chapter upon the election of its officers . The success of the chapter depending upon the efficient working of the officers , he charged them to , at all

times , strictly adhere to the landmarks of the Order , and pay great attention to their several duties . Upon the I . P . K . resuming his seat , the installed K . in a very able manner thanked the companions for the honour they had conferred in electing him into the exalted position which he now held , and assured them that their confidence should not be misplaced , and referring to the

able manner the installation ceremony had been executeel , he thanked the I . P . K ., and assured him that the charges laid down should receive his attention , his aim being to propagate Arch Masonry in its true form . He also expressed feelings of gratitude for the large attendance of companions , visitors , and members , upon the auspicious occasion , and having declared that the officers now elected

for the chapter would stand duly elected for the M . M . Lodge ( as per constitution ) , it was his intention to hold a Lodge of Instruction every alternate Tuesday . The chapter was then closed in due form , in love , peace , and harmony . The companions subsequently adjourned to the large banquet hall , where a banquet was held , to celebrate

the occasion , and several hours were spent , wherein the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and "The Health of all P . M . ' s" being proposed and responded to ( songs intervening toasts and speeches ) . The wellknown Tyler ' s toast having brought the festival to a close , the companions separated , as the small hours were creeping in .

Coi . ciiiiSTEU . —Bro . Emra Holmes has been lecturing at Colchester . We cull the following from the " Essex Journal" of the 5 th inst : — " The subject was ' Tom Hood , ' and the lecturer gave a very graphic and interesting account of his parentage , birth , and life , quoting some of Hood ' s gravest and most comical sayings , which alternately held the audience spellbound , and in irresistible

roars of laughter . He paid high tribute to Hood ' s religious views , and very impressively delivered some of his choice compositions . Mr . H . S . Goody occupied the chair , and il appeared , from remarks made during the proposing the votes of thanks , that there was a misunderstanding as to the subject , it having been announced that the subject wis to have been ' Wit and Humour . ' In proposing a vote ol thanks to Miss Lewis lor presiding at the piano , however ,

Mr . D . C . Fraser accepted the entire responsibility of having been the cause of the mistake , anil he felt sure that the audience would ireely forgive him ior the error , it virtually being the cause of their having enjoyed , unexpectedly , such a rare treat as that with which the lecturer served them that evening . " We understand that the lecture will be shortly published in the pages of our contemporary , the " Masonic Magazine , " in which paper Bro . Holmes' " Notts on the British Union Lodge " are about to appear .

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