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ult ., the occasion being the first working of the Fifteen Sections by its members . The lodge has only been established four months , and the fact that a sufficient number of brethren , so competent to perform the task , attended to assist the VV . M ., reflects the highest credit upon the manner in vvhich the brethren attend to the instruction . riven to them by their able Preceptor . The chair of the
W AI . was occupied by the Preceptor , Uro . George Davis , that of S . VV . by Bro . W . G . Reynolds , and that of J . W . by Bro . Rogers . The answers to the various Sections were n-fven by Bros . Smout , jun ., ! H . Taylor , Collings , Rogers , Tfoskett , Reynolds , W . Williams , Webster , J . Davis , Dutton , ancl Adkins . The duties of VV . AI . vvere most ably
discharged , and the answers given with an amount of elocutionary ability , deserving the highest praise , and affording great satisfaction to all present . The occasion vvas marked by conferring an honorary membership upon the W . M ., who acknowledged the compliment in appropriate terms , and a vote of thanks to the brethren who had assisted him closed a very pleasant evening .
CROYDON . —East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 4 63 ) . —The meetings of this lodge , which have of late been held at the Crown Hotel , Northend , are now removed to the Greyhound Hotel , High-street , Croydon , where the meetings of the mother lodge are held . Bro . Sheadd , P . AI ., is the Preceptor , and on Tuesday last Bro . J . Bennett , an old and experienced Alason , who for many years presided over lodges in India , delivered an interestingand instructive lecture on " The Point within the Circle . "
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —A convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Monday , the Sth inst . In the absence of the M . E . Z ., the First Principal ' s Chair vvas occupied by Ex . Comp . Henry Smith , P . Z ., who was supported by Ex . Comps . R . H . Field , H . ; and S . Poynter , J . Amongst the companions present were Ex . Comp . James Stevens , P 7 .. nnd . ^ rribo R . . Cnmns . 'T . ATprro-v . Scribe N .
B . R . Bryant , P . S . ; Ex . Comps . Larlham , P . Z . ; J . S . 'Terry , VV . Harrison , King , and others . After confirmation of the minutes of the previous convocation , Bro . John Daniel Arnold , of the Upper Norwood Lodge , No . 15 S 6 , was introduced to the chapter , and exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a most able manner by the acting M . E . Z . and his colleagues , the Historical ,
Symbolical , and Mystical Lectures of the Degree being most correctly and effectively delivered by the Three Principals respectively . Before the closing of the chapter a member for joining vvas proposed , and others vvere named as being likely to keep the chapter in full work for some time to come . We are not surprised at the popularity this
chapter enjoys when vve observe the admirable manner in vvhich each officer performs his duty . After labour the companions adjourned to refreshment , and another happy and genial evening vvas added to the numerous gatherings of the past . The companions separated shortly before midnight in " peace , harmony , and good fellowship , " with hearty wishes for a happy re-union in February next .
WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , E . C , on the 28 th ult . The Principals are Comps . T . VV . Adams , Z . ; G . S . Elliott , H . ; and J . B . Shackleton , J . The chapter vvas opened in due form by Comp . VV . Stephens , P . Z ., hon . member , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed .
This being the election meeting , the ballot vvas taken for the various officers for the ensuing year , with the following result : Comps . Shackleton , Z . ; Adams , H . ; Butt , J . ; Mallett , S . E . ; and Lardner , S . N . There were no Exaltees present . A vote of thanks vvas proposed , to be entered on the minutes , to the esteemed Comp . VV . Stephens for so kindly attending and assisting in the labours of the
evening , vvhich was duly carried . Comp . Stephens returned shanks , and said he had great pleasure in coming and assisting at one of his youngest chapters ; and anything he could do for the chapter he would ; he also hoped that the next time he visited them they would have a more numerous attendance . The chapter was then closed . Comp . J . J . Marsh vvas re-elected Janitor .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —Thc companions of this chapter held their quarterly meeting at the Alasonic Hall , William-street , on Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Comp . W . Gamble , M . E . Z ., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year , when the following vvere duly elected , viz .: Comps . VV . Weston , P . AI . 153 G , and P . G . S . B . Kent ,
Al . E . Z . ; E . West , P . AI . 1472 , H . ; H . Shaw , P . AI . 1536 , J . ; C . Coupland , P . AI . 913 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent , and P . Z . of the chapter , Treasurer ; G . Kennedy , S . D . 1536 , Scribe E . ; J . S . Mutch , P . AI . 70 G , Scribe N . ; D . Deeves , VV . AI . 153 G , P . S . ; and J . Lackland , Janitor . The following companions were present : Comps . E . Denton , P . Z .,
and P . P . G . P . T . Kent ; J . AIcDougall , P . Z . and P . P . G . St . Br . Kent ; C . S . Boardman , H . S . Syer , J . Purnell , VV . G . Lock , and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) . The companions afterwards sat down to an elegantly served dinner at Comp . De Gray ' s establishment , the Freemasons' Arms , Dockyard Station .
YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —Tho regular meeting of this chapter vvas held on Wednesday , the } 27 th ult . There vvere present E . Comps . Hon . VV . T . Orde-P pwlett , Z . ; Sir James Meek , P . Z ., as H . ; J . M . Meek , J . ; J . Todd , P . Z ., as S . E . ; M . Rooke , S . N . ;
T . B . Whytehead , Z . 1611 ; A . Buckle , P . S . ; J . S . Rymer , J . Fairburn , C . Palliser , G . Kirby , and others . Ihe business consisted of the exaltation of three brethren , and vvas performed by the Al . E . Z . in good style . Subsequentl y the companions met at thc supper table , and some of the principal toasts were duly honoured .
iv ^ ° y ' Hi ghness the Prince of Wales ' s thirt y-ninth birthday vvas celebrated with the customary Public illuminations and social private gatherings on Tuesday last . At Sandringham the workmen were entertained 2 : substantial dinner , the Prince and Princess of Wales , RA . 1 & ^ nd Du chess of Edinburgh , and other of their « oyat Highness ' s guests being present .
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BRO . JOSEPH CLEGG , P . M . 1299 . On Thursday week , the 4 th inst ., the grave closed over all that vvas mortal of the late Bro . Joseph Clegg , a much esteemed P . M . of the Pembroke Lodge , meeting at West Derby , near Liverpool , whose loss vvill be sincerely mourned by a large circle of Alasonic and other friends , and whose always ready charity vvill be missed by many of the poor and distressed in the great city in which he lived . Bro . Clegg
died at his residence , G 2 , Upper Parliament-street , Liverpool , on Sunday , the 31 st ult ., and the tidings of his sudden and unexpected decease , at the early age of thirty-five , caused intense regret amongst those who knew him best and appreciated him most . Death vvas the result of typhoid fever , from vvhich he suffered only a few days . Bro . Clegg vvas universally respected by those with whom he vvas more immediately associated in Alasonry , and also amongst those
with whom he had been allied in various paths of active business duringhisbrief existence . Whilst largely engaged in commercial affairs , for vvhich he had a special aptitude and energy , Mr . Clegg found occasion to devote himself with considerable success to literary pursuits , and for some time before bis death he was intimately connected with journalism . During his brief life , also , he entered into several important dramatic enterprises both in Liverpool
and London , and he numbered amongst his friends most of the leading actors and actresses of the day . He vvas kind , generous , and genial in manner , and his death is regretted beyond the circle of his family connections . The service at the grave in Anfield Cemetery vvas conducted by the Venerable Archdeacon Bardsley , of whose church the deceased vvas a member . The chief mourners were—First coach : Mrs . Joseph Clegg and'children , Mr . James
Clegg , Air . John S . Clegg ; second coach : Mr . James Clegg jun ., Air . VV . H . Tiplady , Air . John Alarshall , Air . James Alarshall , Bro . George Lunt ; third coach : Mr . VV . liurgess , Air . VV . Durant , Air . Peter Wright , Bro . F . Wilkinson , and Mr . K . C . Spier . ' Aniongst ' those at the cemetery vvere—Bro . Alajor Turner , Bro . J . Houlding , Bro . T . Ockleshaw , Bro . VV . VV . Sandbrook , Uro . R . R . Alartin , Uro . R . Washington , Bro . W . Savage , Bro . R . C
Yelland , Bro . J . VV . Winstanley , Bro . James Pyer , Bro . Lindo Courtenay , C . Courtenay , Air . Dennis Grannell , J . S . Chamberlain , R . Crompton , Bro . J . Atkinson , S . Brand , VV . Clarke , H . Byrne , James Wallbridge . J . F . AI'Ardle , James Andrews , A . Russell , A . Crilly , J . Kelly , Bro . ' Tempest Fozzard , A . Al'Kee , J . Galloway , H . Alills , VV . K . Millar , Bro . D . VV . Winstanley , G . Wynne , E . H . Edwards , F . Cooper , Bro . S . J . Hess , J . N . Petrie , J .
Dunne , J . S . Campbell , VV . I . Argent , John Thomson , C . M'lllvenna , H . Corney , Bro . Alartin Browne , J . L . Dobson , and D . Crilly . At the grave the venerable Archdeacon said that in thc name of the widow and family of the late Bro . Joseph Clegg he had to thank the large number of people who had so kindly attended Jhere that day to shew their sympathy and regret for the memory of the deceased . Bro . Clegg , in his short life , had accomplished a good work , as
was amply testified by the large assembly at his grave . All they could do now was that every one should offer up a prayer to the Almighty that He would be a father to the fatherless , a husband to the widow ; and might the late Uro . Joseph Clegg render this additional mark of kindness to each one of them present—that from his grave lie should bid them all "be ready , " because like him they knew not in what hour they might be called .
BRO . WILLIAM SAIALLEY . It is with feelings of deep regret that vve have this week to record the melancholy fact that another worthy member of our Craft has been taken from us by the unrelenting hand of death , leaving a void , not only amongst the body of Freemasons to vvhich he belonged , but in other institutions with which his name has been long and honourably associated , and whose memory vvill ever be loved and
revered . Our Uro . William Smalley , the esteemed Secretary of the Licensed Victuallers' School , during the whole of a long life , carried out in practice a useful , honourable , and benevolent career , and vvas the foremost promoter of any action which might tend to the advantage and happiness of his fellow creatures . In the homes of the widow and the fatherless children his name was a " household word , " and his munificent donations in the cause of
charity have built up for him a lasting monument vvhich vvill never decay , and the name of " Smalley " will be cherished and honoured in those enduring records of his goodness which will never fade , but be preserved gratefully in the heart until time shall be no more . His association with the . trade with which he vvas mainly and most immediately connected began with his birth , and ended only with his death , and with him it may truly be said , that he
vvas never weary of well-doing , but made it the entire and guiding principle of lvis life , and one or two instances of his munificence need only be cited to show how he practically carried that into effect , for to him it vvas a real labour of love . In 1 S 63 , he made the splendid donation of 1000 guineas to the Licensed Victuallers' School , in vvhich he himself received his education , and vvas instrumental in supplementing that gift with , £ 1300 more , vvhich he handed
over at the same time as laches' subscriptions , in recognition of the noble example he had set on that occasion . Subsequently to that he presented a further donation of 1000 guineas to the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum , but in doing this he even eclipsed his former princely gift by supplementing his own with no less a sum than £ 5000 . These are only a few , however , of the many acts of benevolence vvhich ( lowed from his generous heart , for in numerous instances he "did
good by stealth , " and his unostentatious manners and genial habits made richer the gifts than even their money value , and hundreds who now receive a solace in their homes have good reason to bless his name . Our deceased brother vvas initiated in the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , during the mastership of Bro . Henry Thompson , in 1 S 64 , then being proposed by Bro . James Brett , P . G . P . and P . AI ., and vvas seconded by our late Uro . William Carpenter ,
P . AI ., whose literary fame as the author of " Carpenter's Letters , " and editor of the Sunday Times , the True Sun , and other papers is well known ; and vve have the assurance of Uro . Thompson that no one whom it vvas his privilege to introduce into Freemasonry during that year ever paid a greater amount of attention to the ceremony of his initiation , was more thoroughly impressed with the importance of the step he had taken , or more earnestly endeavoured to carry out , not only in the lodge , but in his everyday life , those
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noble principles upon which our Order is founded . In consequence of his numerous duties , and the unceasing calls upon his time and attention , he vvas unable often to be in his place in the lodge , but it is almost needless to say that the tenets inculcated in his mind at his initiation were never forgotten , and he was a subscribing member to his lodge up
to the hour of his death , vvhich took place on the 5 th inst ., at the office of the Morning Advertiser , in the seventyfirst year of his age . He lost his wife about three years ago , leaving an pnly daughter , who appears to inherit all those good qualities vvhich endeared her ( father to all who had the honour of his acquaintance , and his loss to all is one that will never be forgotten .
BRO . McCALMONT . We regret to announcethe'death , by misadventure , of Bro . Bro . Fredk . Haynes AlcCalmont , B . C . L . and M . A . of Oriel College , vvhich sad event took place on Thursday week , the 4 th inst . Bro . McCalmont vvas a member of the Board of General Purposes , and Worshipful Master of the Southampton Lodge , No . 394 . The sad intelligence of his death
vvas received at Oxford with great regret , the deceased brother having been one of the most popular members of his college , and , indeed , of the whole university . Bro . McCalmont during his residence at Oxford , occupied the chair of W . AI . of the Apollo University Lodge No . 357 His funeral , vvhich took place on Monday , vvas attended by the Alayor and Corporation of Southampton , of vvhich town Bro . AlcCalmont was alderman .
BRO . COL . WILLIAM MURE , P . G . M . AYRSHIRE . We regret to announce that Bro . VV . Col . Mure , of Caldwell , Ayrshire , AI . P . for Renfrewshire , who had been suffering from serious illness for some time past , and of whose recovery little hopes were entertained , died at an early hour on Tuesday morning at his own residence in Hamiltonplace , Hyde Park , at the age of . so . The deceased
p-entleman , who vvas the eldest son of the late Colonel William Alure ( who represented Renfrewshire from 1846 till 1856 ) , of Caldwell , J . P . and D . L . ancl Vice-Lieutenant for the county of Renfrew , by Laura , daughter of Mr . William Markham , of Becca Hall , Yorkshire , vvas born at Edinburgh in 1 S 30 , and educated at Eton . He entered the 60 th Rifles in 1 S 47 , and served with that regiment in the Kaffir war of
iS 5 i-3 » exchanging into the 79 th Highlanders in 1854 . With this distinguished regiment he went through the Eastern campaign of 1 S 54 , and until the gth February following , and took part in thc battles of the Alma and Balaklava and the siege of Sevastopol , received the Crimean medal with three clasps and the Turkish medal for his services , he having previously received the medal for his
participation m the Kaffir war . In December , 1859 , he retired from the service by the sale of his commission with the rank of lieut . colonel of the Scots Fusilier Guards , having in that year married the Hon . Constance Elizabeth , third and youngest daughter of George , first Lord Leconfield . Colonel Alure , who vvas a deputy-lieutenant for the county of Ayr and a magistrate and deputy-lieutenant for the county of Renfrew , and since i 860 commandant of the 2 nd
Battalion of the Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers , unsuccessfully contested Renfrewshire in August , 1 S 73 . At the general election in the following February he vvas successful , defeating his Conservative opponent , Colonel Archibald Campbell , by eighty seven votes . At the recent general election the same two candidates again contested the constituency , the numbers on this occasion showing a far greater majority for Colonel Mure—viz ., Alure , 2815 ; Campbell , 2341 .
Reviews.
Reviews .
SELECTED READINGS . Parti . Edited by H . L . Sweeting and Co ., Dyer ' s-buildings , Holborn . This is a good idea , and seems well carried out . The readings selected— " Christman Eve in a Belfry , " " A Alelting Story , " "The Cry of the Clerk , " ( poetry)—are
judiciously chosen , and blend sentiment with amusement . We think the series vvill be a very useful one for intending lectures and evening readings ; and we wish it all success . The printing is all that can be desired , and meets , as the "preface " truly puts it , an obvious want .
WHERE SHALL I GET THE AIOST FOR MY MONEY ? By J OSEPH ALLEN . Smart and Allen , 5 , London House-yard , Paternoster-row . This most important question for most of us is partially answered in this pamphlet , vvhich is a statistical survey of all the insurance offices having agencies in the United Kingdom—eighty-six in number . It is , no doubt , a very useful and valuable collection of figures and
information . Air . Allen's view as to " vvhich offices are unquestionably safe" is represented by the following conditions : ( 1 ) That the office has an accumulated premium fund of £ 40 , 000 and upwards . It may be added here that by an Act passed in 1 S 70 no new life insurance shall commence business without first depositing with the Board of Trade £ 20 , 000 , to be held by the Board , in trust for
payment of policies , until the accumulations of the office from policy holders' 'premiums amount to £ 40 , 000 . ( 2 ) That ordinary care has been exercized in the selection of the lives . ( 3 ) That the " outgo" for purposes other than claims on policies has not exceeded the amount received
on "loading . " ( 4 ) That the office has not assumed too high a rate of interest in making the valuation of its business . "It is most satisfactory , " adds Mr . Allen , "that the majority of the British life offices are in a thoroughly sound position , 'and are , therefore , worthy of the most implicit confidence of the public . "
A VISIT TO VVAZAN . By a little misprint , the acting "Cherif of Wazan" is said to be a son of the present " Cherifa , " whereas he is the second son of the "Cherif" by a former wife .
At tlie Queen ' s Theatre , Manchester , Shakespeare's historical play of " King Henry V . " has been played throughout the week by Mr . George Rignold arid his numerous company . Every care and attention was brought to bear on this production , and the play was put upon the stage in the most elaborate manner , and gave the utmost satisfaction to all who witnessed it . j :
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ult ., the occasion being the first working of the Fifteen Sections by its members . The lodge has only been established four months , and the fact that a sufficient number of brethren , so competent to perform the task , attended to assist the VV . M ., reflects the highest credit upon the manner in vvhich the brethren attend to the instruction . riven to them by their able Preceptor . The chair of the
W AI . was occupied by the Preceptor , Uro . George Davis , that of S . VV . by Bro . W . G . Reynolds , and that of J . W . by Bro . Rogers . The answers to the various Sections were n-fven by Bros . Smout , jun ., ! H . Taylor , Collings , Rogers , Tfoskett , Reynolds , W . Williams , Webster , J . Davis , Dutton , ancl Adkins . The duties of VV . AI . vvere most ably
discharged , and the answers given with an amount of elocutionary ability , deserving the highest praise , and affording great satisfaction to all present . The occasion vvas marked by conferring an honorary membership upon the W . M ., who acknowledged the compliment in appropriate terms , and a vote of thanks to the brethren who had assisted him closed a very pleasant evening .
CROYDON . —East Surrey Lodge of Concord ( No . 4 63 ) . —The meetings of this lodge , which have of late been held at the Crown Hotel , Northend , are now removed to the Greyhound Hotel , High-street , Croydon , where the meetings of the mother lodge are held . Bro . Sheadd , P . AI ., is the Preceptor , and on Tuesday last Bro . J . Bennett , an old and experienced Alason , who for many years presided over lodges in India , delivered an interestingand instructive lecture on " The Point within the Circle . "
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —A convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Monday , the Sth inst . In the absence of the M . E . Z ., the First Principal ' s Chair vvas occupied by Ex . Comp . Henry Smith , P . Z ., who was supported by Ex . Comps . R . H . Field , H . ; and S . Poynter , J . Amongst the companions present were Ex . Comp . James Stevens , P 7 .. nnd . ^ rribo R . . Cnmns . 'T . ATprro-v . Scribe N .
B . R . Bryant , P . S . ; Ex . Comps . Larlham , P . Z . ; J . S . 'Terry , VV . Harrison , King , and others . After confirmation of the minutes of the previous convocation , Bro . John Daniel Arnold , of the Upper Norwood Lodge , No . 15 S 6 , was introduced to the chapter , and exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a most able manner by the acting M . E . Z . and his colleagues , the Historical ,
Symbolical , and Mystical Lectures of the Degree being most correctly and effectively delivered by the Three Principals respectively . Before the closing of the chapter a member for joining vvas proposed , and others vvere named as being likely to keep the chapter in full work for some time to come . We are not surprised at the popularity this
chapter enjoys when vve observe the admirable manner in vvhich each officer performs his duty . After labour the companions adjourned to refreshment , and another happy and genial evening vvas added to the numerous gatherings of the past . The companions separated shortly before midnight in " peace , harmony , and good fellowship , " with hearty wishes for a happy re-union in February next .
WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , E . C , on the 28 th ult . The Principals are Comps . T . VV . Adams , Z . ; G . S . Elliott , H . ; and J . B . Shackleton , J . The chapter vvas opened in due form by Comp . VV . Stephens , P . Z ., hon . member , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed .
This being the election meeting , the ballot vvas taken for the various officers for the ensuing year , with the following result : Comps . Shackleton , Z . ; Adams , H . ; Butt , J . ; Mallett , S . E . ; and Lardner , S . N . There were no Exaltees present . A vote of thanks vvas proposed , to be entered on the minutes , to the esteemed Comp . VV . Stephens for so kindly attending and assisting in the labours of the
evening , vvhich was duly carried . Comp . Stephens returned shanks , and said he had great pleasure in coming and assisting at one of his youngest chapters ; and anything he could do for the chapter he would ; he also hoped that the next time he visited them they would have a more numerous attendance . The chapter was then closed . Comp . J . J . Marsh vvas re-elected Janitor .
WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —Thc companions of this chapter held their quarterly meeting at the Alasonic Hall , William-street , on Wednesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Comp . W . Gamble , M . E . Z ., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year , when the following vvere duly elected , viz .: Comps . VV . Weston , P . AI . 153 G , and P . G . S . B . Kent ,
Al . E . Z . ; E . West , P . AI . 1472 , H . ; H . Shaw , P . AI . 1536 , J . ; C . Coupland , P . AI . 913 , P . P . G . J . W . Kent , and P . Z . of the chapter , Treasurer ; G . Kennedy , S . D . 1536 , Scribe E . ; J . S . Mutch , P . AI . 70 G , Scribe N . ; D . Deeves , VV . AI . 153 G , P . S . ; and J . Lackland , Janitor . The following companions were present : Comps . E . Denton , P . Z .,
and P . P . G . P . T . Kent ; J . AIcDougall , P . Z . and P . P . G . St . Br . Kent ; C . S . Boardman , H . S . Syer , J . Purnell , VV . G . Lock , and C . Jolly ( Freemason ) . The companions afterwards sat down to an elegantly served dinner at Comp . De Gray ' s establishment , the Freemasons' Arms , Dockyard Station .
YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —Tho regular meeting of this chapter vvas held on Wednesday , the } 27 th ult . There vvere present E . Comps . Hon . VV . T . Orde-P pwlett , Z . ; Sir James Meek , P . Z ., as H . ; J . M . Meek , J . ; J . Todd , P . Z ., as S . E . ; M . Rooke , S . N . ;
T . B . Whytehead , Z . 1611 ; A . Buckle , P . S . ; J . S . Rymer , J . Fairburn , C . Palliser , G . Kirby , and others . Ihe business consisted of the exaltation of three brethren , and vvas performed by the Al . E . Z . in good style . Subsequentl y the companions met at thc supper table , and some of the principal toasts were duly honoured .
iv ^ ° y ' Hi ghness the Prince of Wales ' s thirt y-ninth birthday vvas celebrated with the customary Public illuminations and social private gatherings on Tuesday last . At Sandringham the workmen were entertained 2 : substantial dinner , the Prince and Princess of Wales , RA . 1 & ^ nd Du chess of Edinburgh , and other of their « oyat Highness ' s guests being present .
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BRO . JOSEPH CLEGG , P . M . 1299 . On Thursday week , the 4 th inst ., the grave closed over all that vvas mortal of the late Bro . Joseph Clegg , a much esteemed P . M . of the Pembroke Lodge , meeting at West Derby , near Liverpool , whose loss vvill be sincerely mourned by a large circle of Alasonic and other friends , and whose always ready charity vvill be missed by many of the poor and distressed in the great city in which he lived . Bro . Clegg
died at his residence , G 2 , Upper Parliament-street , Liverpool , on Sunday , the 31 st ult ., and the tidings of his sudden and unexpected decease , at the early age of thirty-five , caused intense regret amongst those who knew him best and appreciated him most . Death vvas the result of typhoid fever , from vvhich he suffered only a few days . Bro . Clegg vvas universally respected by those with whom he vvas more immediately associated in Alasonry , and also amongst those
with whom he had been allied in various paths of active business duringhisbrief existence . Whilst largely engaged in commercial affairs , for vvhich he had a special aptitude and energy , Mr . Clegg found occasion to devote himself with considerable success to literary pursuits , and for some time before bis death he was intimately connected with journalism . During his brief life , also , he entered into several important dramatic enterprises both in Liverpool
and London , and he numbered amongst his friends most of the leading actors and actresses of the day . He vvas kind , generous , and genial in manner , and his death is regretted beyond the circle of his family connections . The service at the grave in Anfield Cemetery vvas conducted by the Venerable Archdeacon Bardsley , of whose church the deceased vvas a member . The chief mourners were—First coach : Mrs . Joseph Clegg and'children , Mr . James
Clegg , Air . John S . Clegg ; second coach : Mr . James Clegg jun ., Air . VV . H . Tiplady , Air . John Alarshall , Air . James Alarshall , Bro . George Lunt ; third coach : Mr . VV . liurgess , Air . VV . Durant , Air . Peter Wright , Bro . F . Wilkinson , and Mr . K . C . Spier . ' Aniongst ' those at the cemetery vvere—Bro . Alajor Turner , Bro . J . Houlding , Bro . T . Ockleshaw , Bro . VV . VV . Sandbrook , Uro . R . R . Alartin , Uro . R . Washington , Bro . W . Savage , Bro . R . C
Yelland , Bro . J . VV . Winstanley , Bro . James Pyer , Bro . Lindo Courtenay , C . Courtenay , Air . Dennis Grannell , J . S . Chamberlain , R . Crompton , Bro . J . Atkinson , S . Brand , VV . Clarke , H . Byrne , James Wallbridge . J . F . AI'Ardle , James Andrews , A . Russell , A . Crilly , J . Kelly , Bro . ' Tempest Fozzard , A . Al'Kee , J . Galloway , H . Alills , VV . K . Millar , Bro . D . VV . Winstanley , G . Wynne , E . H . Edwards , F . Cooper , Bro . S . J . Hess , J . N . Petrie , J .
Dunne , J . S . Campbell , VV . I . Argent , John Thomson , C . M'lllvenna , H . Corney , Bro . Alartin Browne , J . L . Dobson , and D . Crilly . At the grave the venerable Archdeacon said that in thc name of the widow and family of the late Bro . Joseph Clegg he had to thank the large number of people who had so kindly attended Jhere that day to shew their sympathy and regret for the memory of the deceased . Bro . Clegg , in his short life , had accomplished a good work , as
was amply testified by the large assembly at his grave . All they could do now was that every one should offer up a prayer to the Almighty that He would be a father to the fatherless , a husband to the widow ; and might the late Uro . Joseph Clegg render this additional mark of kindness to each one of them present—that from his grave lie should bid them all "be ready , " because like him they knew not in what hour they might be called .
BRO . WILLIAM SAIALLEY . It is with feelings of deep regret that vve have this week to record the melancholy fact that another worthy member of our Craft has been taken from us by the unrelenting hand of death , leaving a void , not only amongst the body of Freemasons to vvhich he belonged , but in other institutions with which his name has been long and honourably associated , and whose memory vvill ever be loved and
revered . Our Uro . William Smalley , the esteemed Secretary of the Licensed Victuallers' School , during the whole of a long life , carried out in practice a useful , honourable , and benevolent career , and vvas the foremost promoter of any action which might tend to the advantage and happiness of his fellow creatures . In the homes of the widow and the fatherless children his name was a " household word , " and his munificent donations in the cause of
charity have built up for him a lasting monument vvhich vvill never decay , and the name of " Smalley " will be cherished and honoured in those enduring records of his goodness which will never fade , but be preserved gratefully in the heart until time shall be no more . His association with the . trade with which he vvas mainly and most immediately connected began with his birth , and ended only with his death , and with him it may truly be said , that he
vvas never weary of well-doing , but made it the entire and guiding principle of lvis life , and one or two instances of his munificence need only be cited to show how he practically carried that into effect , for to him it vvas a real labour of love . In 1 S 63 , he made the splendid donation of 1000 guineas to the Licensed Victuallers' School , in vvhich he himself received his education , and vvas instrumental in supplementing that gift with , £ 1300 more , vvhich he handed
over at the same time as laches' subscriptions , in recognition of the noble example he had set on that occasion . Subsequently to that he presented a further donation of 1000 guineas to the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum , but in doing this he even eclipsed his former princely gift by supplementing his own with no less a sum than £ 5000 . These are only a few , however , of the many acts of benevolence vvhich ( lowed from his generous heart , for in numerous instances he "did
good by stealth , " and his unostentatious manners and genial habits made richer the gifts than even their money value , and hundreds who now receive a solace in their homes have good reason to bless his name . Our deceased brother vvas initiated in the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , during the mastership of Bro . Henry Thompson , in 1 S 64 , then being proposed by Bro . James Brett , P . G . P . and P . AI ., and vvas seconded by our late Uro . William Carpenter ,
P . AI ., whose literary fame as the author of " Carpenter's Letters , " and editor of the Sunday Times , the True Sun , and other papers is well known ; and vve have the assurance of Uro . Thompson that no one whom it vvas his privilege to introduce into Freemasonry during that year ever paid a greater amount of attention to the ceremony of his initiation , was more thoroughly impressed with the importance of the step he had taken , or more earnestly endeavoured to carry out , not only in the lodge , but in his everyday life , those
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noble principles upon which our Order is founded . In consequence of his numerous duties , and the unceasing calls upon his time and attention , he vvas unable often to be in his place in the lodge , but it is almost needless to say that the tenets inculcated in his mind at his initiation were never forgotten , and he was a subscribing member to his lodge up
to the hour of his death , vvhich took place on the 5 th inst ., at the office of the Morning Advertiser , in the seventyfirst year of his age . He lost his wife about three years ago , leaving an pnly daughter , who appears to inherit all those good qualities vvhich endeared her ( father to all who had the honour of his acquaintance , and his loss to all is one that will never be forgotten .
BRO . McCALMONT . We regret to announcethe'death , by misadventure , of Bro . Bro . Fredk . Haynes AlcCalmont , B . C . L . and M . A . of Oriel College , vvhich sad event took place on Thursday week , the 4 th inst . Bro . McCalmont vvas a member of the Board of General Purposes , and Worshipful Master of the Southampton Lodge , No . 394 . The sad intelligence of his death
vvas received at Oxford with great regret , the deceased brother having been one of the most popular members of his college , and , indeed , of the whole university . Bro . McCalmont during his residence at Oxford , occupied the chair of W . AI . of the Apollo University Lodge No . 357 His funeral , vvhich took place on Monday , vvas attended by the Alayor and Corporation of Southampton , of vvhich town Bro . AlcCalmont was alderman .
BRO . COL . WILLIAM MURE , P . G . M . AYRSHIRE . We regret to announce that Bro . VV . Col . Mure , of Caldwell , Ayrshire , AI . P . for Renfrewshire , who had been suffering from serious illness for some time past , and of whose recovery little hopes were entertained , died at an early hour on Tuesday morning at his own residence in Hamiltonplace , Hyde Park , at the age of . so . The deceased
p-entleman , who vvas the eldest son of the late Colonel William Alure ( who represented Renfrewshire from 1846 till 1856 ) , of Caldwell , J . P . and D . L . ancl Vice-Lieutenant for the county of Renfrew , by Laura , daughter of Mr . William Markham , of Becca Hall , Yorkshire , vvas born at Edinburgh in 1 S 30 , and educated at Eton . He entered the 60 th Rifles in 1 S 47 , and served with that regiment in the Kaffir war of
iS 5 i-3 » exchanging into the 79 th Highlanders in 1854 . With this distinguished regiment he went through the Eastern campaign of 1 S 54 , and until the gth February following , and took part in thc battles of the Alma and Balaklava and the siege of Sevastopol , received the Crimean medal with three clasps and the Turkish medal for his services , he having previously received the medal for his
participation m the Kaffir war . In December , 1859 , he retired from the service by the sale of his commission with the rank of lieut . colonel of the Scots Fusilier Guards , having in that year married the Hon . Constance Elizabeth , third and youngest daughter of George , first Lord Leconfield . Colonel Alure , who vvas a deputy-lieutenant for the county of Ayr and a magistrate and deputy-lieutenant for the county of Renfrew , and since i 860 commandant of the 2 nd
Battalion of the Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers , unsuccessfully contested Renfrewshire in August , 1 S 73 . At the general election in the following February he vvas successful , defeating his Conservative opponent , Colonel Archibald Campbell , by eighty seven votes . At the recent general election the same two candidates again contested the constituency , the numbers on this occasion showing a far greater majority for Colonel Mure—viz ., Alure , 2815 ; Campbell , 2341 .
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SELECTED READINGS . Parti . Edited by H . L . Sweeting and Co ., Dyer ' s-buildings , Holborn . This is a good idea , and seems well carried out . The readings selected— " Christman Eve in a Belfry , " " A Alelting Story , " "The Cry of the Clerk , " ( poetry)—are
judiciously chosen , and blend sentiment with amusement . We think the series vvill be a very useful one for intending lectures and evening readings ; and we wish it all success . The printing is all that can be desired , and meets , as the "preface " truly puts it , an obvious want .
WHERE SHALL I GET THE AIOST FOR MY MONEY ? By J OSEPH ALLEN . Smart and Allen , 5 , London House-yard , Paternoster-row . This most important question for most of us is partially answered in this pamphlet , vvhich is a statistical survey of all the insurance offices having agencies in the United Kingdom—eighty-six in number . It is , no doubt , a very useful and valuable collection of figures and
information . Air . Allen's view as to " vvhich offices are unquestionably safe" is represented by the following conditions : ( 1 ) That the office has an accumulated premium fund of £ 40 , 000 and upwards . It may be added here that by an Act passed in 1 S 70 no new life insurance shall commence business without first depositing with the Board of Trade £ 20 , 000 , to be held by the Board , in trust for
payment of policies , until the accumulations of the office from policy holders' 'premiums amount to £ 40 , 000 . ( 2 ) That ordinary care has been exercized in the selection of the lives . ( 3 ) That the " outgo" for purposes other than claims on policies has not exceeded the amount received
on "loading . " ( 4 ) That the office has not assumed too high a rate of interest in making the valuation of its business . "It is most satisfactory , " adds Mr . Allen , "that the majority of the British life offices are in a thoroughly sound position , 'and are , therefore , worthy of the most implicit confidence of the public . "
A VISIT TO VVAZAN . By a little misprint , the acting "Cherif of Wazan" is said to be a son of the present " Cherifa , " whereas he is the second son of the "Cherif" by a former wife .
At tlie Queen ' s Theatre , Manchester , Shakespeare's historical play of " King Henry V . " has been played throughout the week by Mr . George Rignold arid his numerous company . Every care and attention was brought to bear on this production , and the play was put upon the stage in the most elaborate manner , and gave the utmost satisfaction to all who witnessed it . j :