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Masonic Tidings.
Masonic Tidings .
The consecration of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910 , which was to have taken place next Monday at Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , is postponed till Friday , the 10 th of June , in consequence of thc absence from England of H . R . ' H . the Prince of Wales , M . VV . G . M . Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M . Middlesex , was presented at Court on Tuesday , thc 3 rd inst ., by the Duke of Cambridge ; and Lady Burdett by the Baroness Burdett-Coutts .
Bro . Baron H . De Worms , M . P ., presented a petition to the House of Commons on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., from New Cross , in favour of the Married Women's Property Bill . The Supreme Council of the Ancient Scottish
Rite have decided to raise a fund for the establishment of a secular school in the East , which shall bear the name of Adolphe Cremieux . Bro . H . R . H . the Dnkc of Connaught has signified his intention of being present at the consecration of the Saxe Weimar Lodge at Portsmouth , on Wednesday
next . Bro . I-I . O . Lyus , P . M . 85 , will be installed W . M . of the Montgomerie Lodge , . No . 1741 , on Monday next .
Bro . Thomas Brassey , M . P ., has given ten guineas to the Licensed Victuallers' School ; Bros . C . and N . Painter , of the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-strect , ten guineas ; and Bro . C . Ritter , of the Guildhall Tavern , ten guineas . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , M . P ., presented a petition to the House of Commons on Tuesday ,
the 3 rd inst ., from the National Club , against the abolition of the Parliamentary oath . Bro . Baron Henry de Worms , M . P ., presided at the monthly meeting of the Anglo-Jewish Association . Bro . Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott presided at a banquet of the V intners' Company given to the ladies , on Thursday , the 13 th inst .
MEETING OF CHARITY TRUSTEES AT CHRIST ' S HOSPITAL . —Bro . J . D . Allcroft presided at a meeting of representatives of charitable institutions held at Christ's Hospital on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., to consider the Charitable Trusts Bill , at which resolutions were carried , on the motions of Alderman Sir Sydney Watcrlow , M . P ., Sir Thomas Nelson , Mr . J . P . Gassiot , Mr . James Rogers ,
and Mr . J . Hornblower , seconded by Mr . Robert Few , Mr . Deputy Lawley , Mr . A . Webster , Mr . Charles Hilhouse , and Mr . E . H . Lushington , objecting to various provisions of the measure . The principle of the Bill was objected to as being subversive of the benefits arising from self-government and local institutions ; and the new powers , extending to all charities proposed to be given to the Charity
Commissioners , were condemned as injurious to the interest of charities . The meeting urged that it was unjust that trustees and managers of charities should be harassed from time to time by fresh Bills for extending and amplifying the powers of the Charit y Commissioners . It was decided that a deputation , consisting of representatives of charitable institutions , should wait upon the Lord Chancellor
and other members of the House of Lords to draw attention to the objectionable provisions of the Bill . A committee was appointed to watch the progress of thc Bill . Bro . John Moxon Clabon , President , Mr . C . C . Druce , Vice-President , and the Council of the Incorporated Law Society , entertained on Wednesday week , at their examination dinner , the Lord Chancellor , Lord Justice
Baggallay , Lord Justice Bramwell , Lord Justice Brett , Sir James Hannen , the Judge-Advocate General , Vice-Chancellor Bacon , Vice-Chancellor Hall , Mr . Justice Denman , Mr . Baron Pollock , . Mr . Justice Field , Mr . Baron Huddleston , Mr . Justice Lindley , Mr . Justice Bowen , the Attorney-General , the Lord Advocate , the Attorney-General for Ireland , the Solicitor-General for Scotland , thc Solicitor-General for Ireland , and a number of other distinguished persons .
Bro . Henry Parker gave a very successful concert at St . James ' s Hall on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when several of his own compositions were brought before a numerous and appreciative audience , by whom they w ^ ere exceedingly well received . The songs composed by him and sung on this occasion were " For Love and Spain , " spiritedly rendered by Mr . Walter Bolton ;
"Across the River , " "What Time Shall Bring , " and " Parted Nevermore , " all exceedingly pleasing and very tastefully rendered by Miss Dc Fonblanque , Miss Mary McClean , and Miss Thorndike . Miss Thorndike and Mr . Faulkner Leigh were extremely successful in their delivery of Bro . Parker's duet , " Daybreak , " and Mr . Faulkner
Leigh s pleasing voice and cultivated style told well in Blumenthal's " My Queen , " and in Bro . Parker ' s " Three Tokens . " A cantata for ladies' voices , entitled Thc Dream Queen , the music of which is by Mr . Odoardo Barri , proved very successful , and Bro . Parker gave proof of his skill as a pianist by playing one or two of his own pieces , which were warmly applauded .
The Masonic union for Propagation of Salvage of Lives ( Union Masonica Paia la Propagacion de Salvamentos de Vidas ) was founded in June last year , at Valparaiso , by the German lodge " l . essing , " the French lodge " Etoile de Pacilicjue , " the North American lodges "Aconcagua" and " Huelvas , " and thc Chile lodge "Union Fraternal . " The object of the Society is the
saving of live during the many storms that arise on this coast , the harbour of Valparaiso being much exposed , many wrecks occurring there annually ; and also the awarding of medals and diplomas for individual efforts in this direction . There are now 114 contributors to thc funds , and at present an income of 350 dollars , the minimum subscription being one dollar . 'They are now
searching out in England for the best rocket apparatus suitable for a volunteer brigade , and arc also making enquiries respecting tiie advantages of the electric light , which they are anxious also to obtain . 'They have had struck at 1 lamburg fifty medals—gold , silver , and bronze—and also parchment diplomas , which have arrived out safe and are now available .
Masonic Tidings.
Bro . the Rig ht Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., P . G . Master Northumberland , will preside at the anniversary dinner of the City Provident Dispensary , at Freemasons ' Tavern , on Tuesday next . We notice the names of the following brethren in the list of stewards : Bros . R . N . Fowler , Alderman and Sheriff , M . P ., Vice President ; the Rev . A . McAuslane , D . D ., Vice President ; Arthur B . Hudson , T . Murray lanes , George Kenning , George Sims .
C . C ., W . Walford , C . C ., and M . R . Webb . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has consented to open next month the new infirmary for- Marylebone , erected by the guardians at Notting-hill . This will be the first occasion on which Royalty has assisted in the opening of a Poor Law establishment of any kind . Bro . General Sir F . Roberts , G . C . B ., is sitting for a bust to Mr . E . E . Gefiowski , at his studio in Bruntonstreet .
Bro . Sir F . W . Truscott and Lady Truscott have arrived home from a lengthened tour on the Continent . His many Masonic and otherfriends will regret to hear that heis not in such goodhealthas couldbe wished . His arduous year of office as chief magistrate evidently had very great effect upon him . We can only hope that he will gain strength as the more favourable weather sets in .
Bro . George Brinsley was on Monday last elected to the Common Council of the City of London , in place of Mr . Deputy Kelday . Those who have the pleasure of Bro . Brinsley ' s acquaintance , either in Masonry , in private life , or in business and public affairs , will not only congratulate him on the honour of an unopposed election , but also the Common Council on the accession of an energetic and useful member to the Council Board .
Bro . Capt . H . S . Freeman , as Master , presided at a Court and Livery dinner of the Fan Makers' Company , on Monday last , at thc Cannon-street Hotel . He was supported by Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , M . P ., Sheriff Watcrlow , and a large number of the members of the company and visitors . During the evening a selection of vocal music was given by Mdme . Worrell , Miss Bertha Ball , Bro . Lester , and Bro . Winn . Dinner was served under the direction of Bro . Rand . Bro . Harker was toastmaster .
Bro . George Martin , chief clerk at the Guildhall Police-court , is expected to return to his duties next week , after an absence of six months through indisposition . Bro . Sir Frederick and Lady Roberts visited the Queen at Windsor Castle on Tuesday last . They dined with Her Majesty and slept at the Castle . The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury , Lord Carlingford , and the American Minister were also invited to the Castle the same
evening . Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach , P . G . M . Gloucestershire , presided at the festival dinner of thc Governesses ' Benevolent Institution , held on Wednesday last , and made urgent appeal for increased support to that institution . Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Prov . G . Master for Cornwall , has taken the house of the late
Lord Wenlock , in Berkeley-square , for three months . Bro . Dr . Cox , vicar of St . Helen ' s , Bishopsgale , had the honour of a visit to the old church of the Princess Louise ( Marchioness of Lome ) , on Wednesday afternoon , and of explaining the interesting monuments and relics to Her Royal Highness . After leaving the church she paid a visit to Crosby Hall , the old palace of Richard III ., in both
of which venerable buildings she expressed great interest . Bro . J . Andrews is to be installed VV . M . of Phcenix Lodge , No . 173 , to-day ( Saturday ) . We shall give a report in our next . The brethren of the Wallington Lodge , recentl y consecrated at Carshalton , have lost no time in forming a lodge of instruction , which will meet twice a month during
the year , with Bro . C . Sawyer , P . M ., as Preceptor . Bro . Whichord presided at the annual dinner of the Royal Institute of British Architects at the Freemasons' Tavern on Saturday last . Mr . S . Lefevre , M . P ., replied for " The House of Commons . " The Chairman's health was proposed by liro . Sir J . M'Garel Hogg , M . P ., who spoke of the progress of the institution .
On Tuesday last an exhibition of machinery used by millers in the manufacture of flour was opened at the Agricultural Hall , Upper-street , Islington . The exhibition is under the auspices of the National Association of British and Irish Millers , of which Bro . Alderman Hadley is President , and has tor its object the bringing together the newest and most approved machinery used not only in this country but America and various places on the Continent ,
for the purpose of deciding which is the best system of manufacturing pure flour , that is to say , the separating the kernel of the wheat ( the flour ) from the skin ( the bran ) . Bros . Alderman Stone , Sir John Bennett , Alderman and Sheriff Watcrlow , Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , and T . Beard , C . C ., were among the Stewards of the festival held at the Guildhall 'Tavern , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., in aid of the funds of the City Waiters' Provident and Pension Society .
The Architect , of May 7 th , contains a full page illustration of the Masonic Arch erected at Truro , from the designs of Mr . S . Trevail , on the occasion of the visit of Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral . Prince Leopold paid a visit on Wednesday to the British and Irish Millers' Exhibition , now being held a the Agricultural Hall , Islington .
1 he I oronto Masonic Board of Relief distributed between eight and nine hundred dollars during the past financial year to worthy objects of charity , in addition to that given by the individual boards of relief of different lodges . Bro . Captain Webb is now engaged in a six days' swimming match with another noted aquatic champion named Fearn . Both men are said to be swimming well and looking " fresh . "
At a meeting of the Swansea Town Council on Wednesday the Mayor announced that he had received an ollicial communication to the effect that the Prince of Wales would visit Swansea in October next and open the large new dock , and that the Princess would probably accompany him .
Masonic Tidings.
The consecration of the Citadel Lodge , No . 1897 , takes place this ( Saturday ) afternoon at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The ceremony will be performed by Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., G . M . Middlesex , assisted by Bros . Sir Charles T . Bright , Deputy Prov . G . M ., H . C . Levander , Junior Grand Deacon of England and the Rev . , James Hawes , Prov . Grand Chap . Middlesex . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next .
Bro . White has been presented b y the members of the Sympathy Lodge , No . 855 , with a handsome Pro .. Grand Senior Warden's jewel , on his appointment to the office by Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach , Prov . Grand Master of Gloucestershire .
We are informed by Comp . William Harris Saunders , Scribe E . of the Francis Burdett Chapter , No . 1503 , that Ex . Comp . D . P . Cama , P . G . S . B ., has kindly presented the above chapter with the banners , robes , Sic , of the very best style and material , thus completing the furniture , as a token of the hearty interest he takes in the chapter of which he has just vacated the chair of
M . E . Z . Amongst those present at the installation meeting were Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Grand Supt . Middx ' ., and Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Geand Scribe E . We hope to give a full report next week . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught has signified his intention to support his brother , Prince Leopold , at the festival dinner of University College Hospital , to be held at Willis's Room on the 20 th inst .
Bro . I . Brassey ' sseat in Sussex ( Normanhurst ) narrowly escaped destruction by fire a few days ago . A part of the house was on fire , but fortunately it was discovered in time . _ Normanhurst is quite a new place , and is full of valuable pictures and other treasures . Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach was on Thursday installed as Prov . G . Master for Gloucestershire . We shall
give a report of the proceedings in our next . Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . Warden Herts , and Secretary to the R . M . B . L , worked the ceremonies of consecration and installation at the Faith Lodge of Instruction , held at 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-street , on Tuesday last . There was a very successful gathering . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler and Bro .
Sheriff Waterlow are announced to support the Lord Mayor at the biennial dinner in aid of the funds of the Metropolitan Dispensary , on Thursday next . In the list of Stewards we notice the names of Bros . Alderman Stone , Alderman Knight , J . Corke , C . C ., and G . M . Felton , C . C . BRO . GANZ ' ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS . —The first of the new series of these excellent concerts ( at St .
James ' s Hall ) included the special features of the first performance ( entire ) in London of Berlioz ' s "Symphonie Fantastique , " entitled Episode de la vied' un artiste , and the first appearance of Madame Sophie Menter , a pianiste of great Continental renown . The symphony is one of the most elaborate of its composer ' s several productions in the class of " programme music "—in which the '
intention is to illustrate the passions , sentiments , and actions of some dramatic or poetic subject . The efficient performance of this most difficult work reflects the highest * credit on the excellent orchestra ( headed by Mr . Pollitzer as principal violin ) and on Bro . Ganz , who directed it with calm mastery and through appreciation of the various
tempi . As thc symphony is so especially representative of Berlioz's characteristics , and as such great care had evidently been bestowed on its preparation , it is gratifying to know that Bro . Ganz will repeat its performance at the next concert of the series , which takes place on Saturday , thc 15 th inst .
The library cf the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts now contains 2250 bound volumes and 2000 pamphlets —only 100 of said volumes being not Masonic . It includes the Masonic library of the late Bro . Leon Hyneman , for which 3000 dots , was paid , and 700 volumes , the liberal gift of Right Worshipful Bro . William Sutton . Past Grand Master Nickerson is Chairman of the Committee on
Library . The Scottish Rite is flourishing in Philadelphia . The Lodge of Perfection conferred its grades on six postulants on March 10 th , and De Joinville Council , P . of J ., conferred the Council Grades on twenty-onecandidates . On Good Friday the Chapter of Rose Croix worked , and on the 20 th inst . the Consistory confers Kadosh , 30 , and on June 17 th the Grades of Inspector Inquisitor Commander , 0
31 , and Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret , 32 . It is understood that Ascension Day will be celebrated in an unusually impressive manner by Cincinnati Chapter Rose Croix A . and A . Rite . The ritual recognises the most imposing religious ceremonies on this occasion , and the observance this year will be marked by unusual grandeur , in which the sacred music incidental to the rite will be an attractive and solemn feature .
Wc have received proceedings of the tenth annual meeting of North-Western Ohio Masonic Relief Association located at Toledo . Bro . Dr . D . P . Chamberlin is thc President ; Bro . R . E . Richards , Secretary ; Bro . Leander Burdick , Treasurer . The Association is very prosperous ; its receipts during 1 SS 0 were 16 , 011 . 75 dollars , its disbursements , 14 , 344 . 16 dollars , and the 'Treasurer has
a balance in hand of 10 , 293 . 03 dollars . Mount Olivet Commandery , of Erie , Penn ., celebrated Good Friday by a service at thc First M . E . Church . The ritual is a modification of the Episcopal liturgy , prepared by Rev . Dr . Midler , who delivered an address . Bro . John D . Vincil , Grand Secretary of Missouri , and associate editor of the Masonic Age , has withdrawn his name from the last named position .
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE . —A meeting was held at the Mansion House on Wednesday to hear the report of the directors of the Crystal Palace Company as to the results of the proceedings taken to carry out the International Woollen Exhibition now nearly ready for opening . The chair was
taken by the Lord Mayor . 'The report was read by the Secretary , Major S . Flood Page . This stated | that the Duke of Connaught had very kindly consented to open the exhibition on the 2 nd June , when he will be accompanied by the D uchiss of Connaught . The Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London will also attend in State .
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Masonic Tidings.
Masonic Tidings .
The consecration of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910 , which was to have taken place next Monday at Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , is postponed till Friday , the 10 th of June , in consequence of thc absence from England of H . R . ' H . the Prince of Wales , M . VV . G . M . Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., P . G . M . Middlesex , was presented at Court on Tuesday , thc 3 rd inst ., by the Duke of Cambridge ; and Lady Burdett by the Baroness Burdett-Coutts .
Bro . Baron H . De Worms , M . P ., presented a petition to the House of Commons on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., from New Cross , in favour of the Married Women's Property Bill . The Supreme Council of the Ancient Scottish
Rite have decided to raise a fund for the establishment of a secular school in the East , which shall bear the name of Adolphe Cremieux . Bro . H . R . H . the Dnkc of Connaught has signified his intention of being present at the consecration of the Saxe Weimar Lodge at Portsmouth , on Wednesday
next . Bro . I-I . O . Lyus , P . M . 85 , will be installed W . M . of the Montgomerie Lodge , . No . 1741 , on Monday next .
Bro . Thomas Brassey , M . P ., has given ten guineas to the Licensed Victuallers' School ; Bros . C . and N . Painter , of the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-strect , ten guineas ; and Bro . C . Ritter , of the Guildhall Tavern , ten guineas . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , M . P ., presented a petition to the House of Commons on Tuesday ,
the 3 rd inst ., from the National Club , against the abolition of the Parliamentary oath . Bro . Baron Henry de Worms , M . P ., presided at the monthly meeting of the Anglo-Jewish Association . Bro . Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott presided at a banquet of the V intners' Company given to the ladies , on Thursday , the 13 th inst .
MEETING OF CHARITY TRUSTEES AT CHRIST ' S HOSPITAL . —Bro . J . D . Allcroft presided at a meeting of representatives of charitable institutions held at Christ's Hospital on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., to consider the Charitable Trusts Bill , at which resolutions were carried , on the motions of Alderman Sir Sydney Watcrlow , M . P ., Sir Thomas Nelson , Mr . J . P . Gassiot , Mr . James Rogers ,
and Mr . J . Hornblower , seconded by Mr . Robert Few , Mr . Deputy Lawley , Mr . A . Webster , Mr . Charles Hilhouse , and Mr . E . H . Lushington , objecting to various provisions of the measure . The principle of the Bill was objected to as being subversive of the benefits arising from self-government and local institutions ; and the new powers , extending to all charities proposed to be given to the Charity
Commissioners , were condemned as injurious to the interest of charities . The meeting urged that it was unjust that trustees and managers of charities should be harassed from time to time by fresh Bills for extending and amplifying the powers of the Charit y Commissioners . It was decided that a deputation , consisting of representatives of charitable institutions , should wait upon the Lord Chancellor
and other members of the House of Lords to draw attention to the objectionable provisions of the Bill . A committee was appointed to watch the progress of thc Bill . Bro . John Moxon Clabon , President , Mr . C . C . Druce , Vice-President , and the Council of the Incorporated Law Society , entertained on Wednesday week , at their examination dinner , the Lord Chancellor , Lord Justice
Baggallay , Lord Justice Bramwell , Lord Justice Brett , Sir James Hannen , the Judge-Advocate General , Vice-Chancellor Bacon , Vice-Chancellor Hall , Mr . Justice Denman , Mr . Baron Pollock , . Mr . Justice Field , Mr . Baron Huddleston , Mr . Justice Lindley , Mr . Justice Bowen , the Attorney-General , the Lord Advocate , the Attorney-General for Ireland , the Solicitor-General for Scotland , thc Solicitor-General for Ireland , and a number of other distinguished persons .
Bro . Henry Parker gave a very successful concert at St . James ' s Hall on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when several of his own compositions were brought before a numerous and appreciative audience , by whom they w ^ ere exceedingly well received . The songs composed by him and sung on this occasion were " For Love and Spain , " spiritedly rendered by Mr . Walter Bolton ;
"Across the River , " "What Time Shall Bring , " and " Parted Nevermore , " all exceedingly pleasing and very tastefully rendered by Miss Dc Fonblanque , Miss Mary McClean , and Miss Thorndike . Miss Thorndike and Mr . Faulkner Leigh were extremely successful in their delivery of Bro . Parker's duet , " Daybreak , " and Mr . Faulkner
Leigh s pleasing voice and cultivated style told well in Blumenthal's " My Queen , " and in Bro . Parker ' s " Three Tokens . " A cantata for ladies' voices , entitled Thc Dream Queen , the music of which is by Mr . Odoardo Barri , proved very successful , and Bro . Parker gave proof of his skill as a pianist by playing one or two of his own pieces , which were warmly applauded .
The Masonic union for Propagation of Salvage of Lives ( Union Masonica Paia la Propagacion de Salvamentos de Vidas ) was founded in June last year , at Valparaiso , by the German lodge " l . essing , " the French lodge " Etoile de Pacilicjue , " the North American lodges "Aconcagua" and " Huelvas , " and thc Chile lodge "Union Fraternal . " The object of the Society is the
saving of live during the many storms that arise on this coast , the harbour of Valparaiso being much exposed , many wrecks occurring there annually ; and also the awarding of medals and diplomas for individual efforts in this direction . There are now 114 contributors to thc funds , and at present an income of 350 dollars , the minimum subscription being one dollar . 'They are now
searching out in England for the best rocket apparatus suitable for a volunteer brigade , and arc also making enquiries respecting tiie advantages of the electric light , which they are anxious also to obtain . 'They have had struck at 1 lamburg fifty medals—gold , silver , and bronze—and also parchment diplomas , which have arrived out safe and are now available .
Masonic Tidings.
Bro . the Rig ht Hon . Earl Percy , M . P ., P . G . Master Northumberland , will preside at the anniversary dinner of the City Provident Dispensary , at Freemasons ' Tavern , on Tuesday next . We notice the names of the following brethren in the list of stewards : Bros . R . N . Fowler , Alderman and Sheriff , M . P ., Vice President ; the Rev . A . McAuslane , D . D ., Vice President ; Arthur B . Hudson , T . Murray lanes , George Kenning , George Sims .
C . C ., W . Walford , C . C ., and M . R . Webb . Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has consented to open next month the new infirmary for- Marylebone , erected by the guardians at Notting-hill . This will be the first occasion on which Royalty has assisted in the opening of a Poor Law establishment of any kind . Bro . General Sir F . Roberts , G . C . B ., is sitting for a bust to Mr . E . E . Gefiowski , at his studio in Bruntonstreet .
Bro . Sir F . W . Truscott and Lady Truscott have arrived home from a lengthened tour on the Continent . His many Masonic and otherfriends will regret to hear that heis not in such goodhealthas couldbe wished . His arduous year of office as chief magistrate evidently had very great effect upon him . We can only hope that he will gain strength as the more favourable weather sets in .
Bro . George Brinsley was on Monday last elected to the Common Council of the City of London , in place of Mr . Deputy Kelday . Those who have the pleasure of Bro . Brinsley ' s acquaintance , either in Masonry , in private life , or in business and public affairs , will not only congratulate him on the honour of an unopposed election , but also the Common Council on the accession of an energetic and useful member to the Council Board .
Bro . Capt . H . S . Freeman , as Master , presided at a Court and Livery dinner of the Fan Makers' Company , on Monday last , at thc Cannon-street Hotel . He was supported by Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , M . P ., Sheriff Watcrlow , and a large number of the members of the company and visitors . During the evening a selection of vocal music was given by Mdme . Worrell , Miss Bertha Ball , Bro . Lester , and Bro . Winn . Dinner was served under the direction of Bro . Rand . Bro . Harker was toastmaster .
Bro . George Martin , chief clerk at the Guildhall Police-court , is expected to return to his duties next week , after an absence of six months through indisposition . Bro . Sir Frederick and Lady Roberts visited the Queen at Windsor Castle on Tuesday last . They dined with Her Majesty and slept at the Castle . The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury , Lord Carlingford , and the American Minister were also invited to the Castle the same
evening . Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach , P . G . M . Gloucestershire , presided at the festival dinner of thc Governesses ' Benevolent Institution , held on Wednesday last , and made urgent appeal for increased support to that institution . Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Prov . G . Master for Cornwall , has taken the house of the late
Lord Wenlock , in Berkeley-square , for three months . Bro . Dr . Cox , vicar of St . Helen ' s , Bishopsgale , had the honour of a visit to the old church of the Princess Louise ( Marchioness of Lome ) , on Wednesday afternoon , and of explaining the interesting monuments and relics to Her Royal Highness . After leaving the church she paid a visit to Crosby Hall , the old palace of Richard III ., in both
of which venerable buildings she expressed great interest . Bro . J . Andrews is to be installed VV . M . of Phcenix Lodge , No . 173 , to-day ( Saturday ) . We shall give a report in our next . The brethren of the Wallington Lodge , recentl y consecrated at Carshalton , have lost no time in forming a lodge of instruction , which will meet twice a month during
the year , with Bro . C . Sawyer , P . M ., as Preceptor . Bro . Whichord presided at the annual dinner of the Royal Institute of British Architects at the Freemasons' Tavern on Saturday last . Mr . S . Lefevre , M . P ., replied for " The House of Commons . " The Chairman's health was proposed by liro . Sir J . M'Garel Hogg , M . P ., who spoke of the progress of the institution .
On Tuesday last an exhibition of machinery used by millers in the manufacture of flour was opened at the Agricultural Hall , Upper-street , Islington . The exhibition is under the auspices of the National Association of British and Irish Millers , of which Bro . Alderman Hadley is President , and has tor its object the bringing together the newest and most approved machinery used not only in this country but America and various places on the Continent ,
for the purpose of deciding which is the best system of manufacturing pure flour , that is to say , the separating the kernel of the wheat ( the flour ) from the skin ( the bran ) . Bros . Alderman Stone , Sir John Bennett , Alderman and Sheriff Watcrlow , Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , and T . Beard , C . C ., were among the Stewards of the festival held at the Guildhall 'Tavern , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., in aid of the funds of the City Waiters' Provident and Pension Society .
The Architect , of May 7 th , contains a full page illustration of the Masonic Arch erected at Truro , from the designs of Mr . S . Trevail , on the occasion of the visit of Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral . Prince Leopold paid a visit on Wednesday to the British and Irish Millers' Exhibition , now being held a the Agricultural Hall , Islington .
1 he I oronto Masonic Board of Relief distributed between eight and nine hundred dollars during the past financial year to worthy objects of charity , in addition to that given by the individual boards of relief of different lodges . Bro . Captain Webb is now engaged in a six days' swimming match with another noted aquatic champion named Fearn . Both men are said to be swimming well and looking " fresh . "
At a meeting of the Swansea Town Council on Wednesday the Mayor announced that he had received an ollicial communication to the effect that the Prince of Wales would visit Swansea in October next and open the large new dock , and that the Princess would probably accompany him .
Masonic Tidings.
The consecration of the Citadel Lodge , No . 1897 , takes place this ( Saturday ) afternoon at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The ceremony will be performed by Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., G . M . Middlesex , assisted by Bros . Sir Charles T . Bright , Deputy Prov . G . M ., H . C . Levander , Junior Grand Deacon of England and the Rev . , James Hawes , Prov . Grand Chap . Middlesex . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next .
Bro . White has been presented b y the members of the Sympathy Lodge , No . 855 , with a handsome Pro .. Grand Senior Warden's jewel , on his appointment to the office by Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach , Prov . Grand Master of Gloucestershire .
We are informed by Comp . William Harris Saunders , Scribe E . of the Francis Burdett Chapter , No . 1503 , that Ex . Comp . D . P . Cama , P . G . S . B ., has kindly presented the above chapter with the banners , robes , Sic , of the very best style and material , thus completing the furniture , as a token of the hearty interest he takes in the chapter of which he has just vacated the chair of
M . E . Z . Amongst those present at the installation meeting were Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Grand Supt . Middx ' ., and Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Geand Scribe E . We hope to give a full report next week . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught has signified his intention to support his brother , Prince Leopold , at the festival dinner of University College Hospital , to be held at Willis's Room on the 20 th inst .
Bro . I . Brassey ' sseat in Sussex ( Normanhurst ) narrowly escaped destruction by fire a few days ago . A part of the house was on fire , but fortunately it was discovered in time . _ Normanhurst is quite a new place , and is full of valuable pictures and other treasures . Bro . Sir Michael Hicks Beach was on Thursday installed as Prov . G . Master for Gloucestershire . We shall
give a report of the proceedings in our next . Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . Warden Herts , and Secretary to the R . M . B . L , worked the ceremonies of consecration and installation at the Faith Lodge of Instruction , held at 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-street , on Tuesday last . There was a very successful gathering . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler and Bro .
Sheriff Waterlow are announced to support the Lord Mayor at the biennial dinner in aid of the funds of the Metropolitan Dispensary , on Thursday next . In the list of Stewards we notice the names of Bros . Alderman Stone , Alderman Knight , J . Corke , C . C ., and G . M . Felton , C . C . BRO . GANZ ' ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS . —The first of the new series of these excellent concerts ( at St .
James ' s Hall ) included the special features of the first performance ( entire ) in London of Berlioz ' s "Symphonie Fantastique , " entitled Episode de la vied' un artiste , and the first appearance of Madame Sophie Menter , a pianiste of great Continental renown . The symphony is one of the most elaborate of its composer ' s several productions in the class of " programme music "—in which the '
intention is to illustrate the passions , sentiments , and actions of some dramatic or poetic subject . The efficient performance of this most difficult work reflects the highest * credit on the excellent orchestra ( headed by Mr . Pollitzer as principal violin ) and on Bro . Ganz , who directed it with calm mastery and through appreciation of the various
tempi . As thc symphony is so especially representative of Berlioz's characteristics , and as such great care had evidently been bestowed on its preparation , it is gratifying to know that Bro . Ganz will repeat its performance at the next concert of the series , which takes place on Saturday , thc 15 th inst .
The library cf the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts now contains 2250 bound volumes and 2000 pamphlets —only 100 of said volumes being not Masonic . It includes the Masonic library of the late Bro . Leon Hyneman , for which 3000 dots , was paid , and 700 volumes , the liberal gift of Right Worshipful Bro . William Sutton . Past Grand Master Nickerson is Chairman of the Committee on
Library . The Scottish Rite is flourishing in Philadelphia . The Lodge of Perfection conferred its grades on six postulants on March 10 th , and De Joinville Council , P . of J ., conferred the Council Grades on twenty-onecandidates . On Good Friday the Chapter of Rose Croix worked , and on the 20 th inst . the Consistory confers Kadosh , 30 , and on June 17 th the Grades of Inspector Inquisitor Commander , 0
31 , and Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret , 32 . It is understood that Ascension Day will be celebrated in an unusually impressive manner by Cincinnati Chapter Rose Croix A . and A . Rite . The ritual recognises the most imposing religious ceremonies on this occasion , and the observance this year will be marked by unusual grandeur , in which the sacred music incidental to the rite will be an attractive and solemn feature .
Wc have received proceedings of the tenth annual meeting of North-Western Ohio Masonic Relief Association located at Toledo . Bro . Dr . D . P . Chamberlin is thc President ; Bro . R . E . Richards , Secretary ; Bro . Leander Burdick , Treasurer . The Association is very prosperous ; its receipts during 1 SS 0 were 16 , 011 . 75 dollars , its disbursements , 14 , 344 . 16 dollars , and the 'Treasurer has
a balance in hand of 10 , 293 . 03 dollars . Mount Olivet Commandery , of Erie , Penn ., celebrated Good Friday by a service at thc First M . E . Church . The ritual is a modification of the Episcopal liturgy , prepared by Rev . Dr . Midler , who delivered an address . Bro . John D . Vincil , Grand Secretary of Missouri , and associate editor of the Masonic Age , has withdrawn his name from the last named position .
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE . —A meeting was held at the Mansion House on Wednesday to hear the report of the directors of the Crystal Palace Company as to the results of the proceedings taken to carry out the International Woollen Exhibition now nearly ready for opening . The chair was
taken by the Lord Mayor . 'The report was read by the Secretary , Major S . Flood Page . This stated | that the Duke of Connaught had very kindly consented to open the exhibition on the 2 nd June , when he will be accompanied by the D uchiss of Connaught . The Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London will also attend in State .