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RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at Rivcrhcad , Kent , where the lodge has lately been removed from Wcstcrham . Present : Bros . Chas . John Dodd , VV . M . ; Suchman Smith , J . W . ; Richard Durtnell , Treas . ; Jos . Hy . Jewell , Sec . ; Chas . Edward Birch ,
J . D . ; Harry Lemon Hall , I . G . ; Win . Allison , Tyler ; Edward James Dodd , P . M .: Wm . Coppard Banks , P . M . ; Armand William Duret , P . M . ; E . Pilliner , T . Thorpe , J . Waller , Wm . Stewart , David Tayler , Rufus Stevenson , and Ino . Morgan . Visitors : Bros . Jno . G Horsey , I . P . M . ; " Sackvilc , ' 1 G 111 ; and Albert Orlando Steed , P . P . G . W .
Suffolk . After confirmation of minutes , two brethren were passed , and four gentleman initiated . Propositions were received for five others for initiation at next meeting . The banquet was served in first rate style by I lost Waller . After thc banquet , some capital singing was given by Bro . Crowest , and recitations by Bros . E . ) . Dodd and Jewell .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1541 )) . —This prosperous lodge commenced the sixth year of its existence on the . till inst ., when Ilro . Reuben Roy was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The gathering was smaller than is usual on such an occasion , and many were the letters of regret sent to plead for absence . Bro . VV . Shtiry Marshall , the
retiring VV . M ., opened the lodge for the last time at four o'clock , assisted by his officers , and supported by Rro . G . Tidcombe , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Middx ., besides many other members . Thc visitors included Bros . C . ] . Perceval , VV . M . 1607 ; G . C . Missen , 757 ; W . Haynes , 3 S 2 ; VV . F . Middleton , and others . The usual confirmation of previous minutes and of the
Audit meeting was followed by the ballot being taken for Mr . Edgar Banks , who was unanimously accepted and thereupon duly initiated and invested as an E . A . The unavoidable absence of two other candidates gave the VV . M . an early opportunity of vacating the chair in favour of Bro . Perceval , and that distinguished brother in his customary able manner addressed the brethren upon the
ceremony of installation . Bro . Iidcombe , P . M ., having presented Bro . Roy , S . W ., with the unanimous support of the lodge , he was duly installed in the presence of several Past Masters . On the return of the brethren they witnessed a similar congratulation to each of the officers , all most effectively rciulercd and heartily appreciated . The W . M . selected as ^ his officers for the ensuing year
the following brethren : Bros . Long , S . W . ; Bamford , I . W . ; Goldsmid , S . D . ; Villiers , J . D . ; Loe ( by proxy ) , I . G . ; Honeywell , P . P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; G . Tidcombe , D . C . and W . S . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Rogers again accepted the important post of Treasurer , and Bro . C . Veal , P . G . S . D . Surrey , who has acted as Secretary since the formation , was re-invested with many
kind words and congratulations . A very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was then presented by the VV . M . to the I . P . M ., Bro . Marshall , who expressed his hearty thanks . The addresses from the chairs having been ably given by Bro . Perceval , who was unanimously accorded a vote of thanks , the lodge was closed , amidst " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren , at 6 . 20 .
The banquet was in every way equal to the occasion , and full appreciation was often expressed to the energetic proprietor of thc Abercorn Hotel , who , as an old Mason , is so well able to study the requirements of the brethren . The day was charming , and the new VV . M . proved himself quite equal to the occasion at the banquet table . The customary long-honoured toasts were well given and heartily responded
to . Bro . Honeywell and others discoursed sweet music ; but the absence of Bro . Schartau , through an accident , deprived thc brethren of his valuable assistance , Bro . Secretary greeted the Entered Apprentice with the old song , most lustily expressed all round , and the meeting closeel with the Tyler's toast amidst general satisfaction anil enjoyment .
YORK . —Fboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on Monday evening , the ijth inst ., thc chair was occupied ( in the absence of the W . M . ) by the I . P . M ., Bro . | . S . Cumberland , who was supported by Bros . T . H . Wliyteliead , P . M . ; | . T . Seller , S . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M . as J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec . ; M . Millington , VV . Girling , IL Jackson , Stubbs , and others . Bro .
Stephenson was passed to Hie Second Degree , after which Bro . Cumberland proposed , and Bro . VVhytehead seconded , , resolution expressing the regret felt by the brethren at the departure from York of the 4 II 1 Dragoon Guards , which had deprived them nf the pleasant association with the members of the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , 205 ( I . C ) , and wishing them every success and happiness . This was carried
with enthusiasm , ami the Secretary was requested to forward a copy to Bro Capt . . Murphy , VV . M . of the Military Lodge . Bro . Cumberland conveyed to the lodge thc "Hearty good wishes " of man } - London lodges which he had visited during his absence , and the lodge was closed . Subsequently at refreshment the usual toasls were honoured . Bro . Cumberland proposed " The Health of the
VV . M ., " who was enjoying his vacation in the heart of the Black Forest , and whom they trusted to see again in the autumn in renewed vigour , liro . T . II . VVhytehead in giving " Prosperity to ( lie Eburncum Lodge , " included "The Health of the I . P . M ., " to whom he accorded a hearty welcome on his return in heller health from his stay in London , and whom they all hoped would soon be permanently
restored to complete siren * . *!]] . Brn . Cumberland s services to the lodge and to Masonry needed no words from him in the way of praise , for tlu-y were well known , not only within the walls of Old Ebnraciiin . but throughout England , and it was ple . i- - . iiit to know lhat tlie name ol the lodge itself , as well as those of ils leaders , was so favourably known both amongst ihe metropolitan and provincial
lodges . Ihe toast nf " 'Ihe Visitors was responded to by Bro . Russell , of the St . Patrick's Lodge , who said that on the eve of his departure from York next morning be had hurried down for an hour for the sake of wishing farewell to his numerous friends of the Elioracuui Lndeo . I'm .
Whytehead said that Bro . Captain Mtirpln , the W . M . of the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , h .-id railed on liim that morning to say good bye , and had desired the kindest and most fraternal messages to be conveyed lo Ihe brethren of Ihe Eboracum Lodge , from whom his lodge had experienced so many kindnesses , liro . Carter proposed "The Officers
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of the lodge . " Several other toasts were proposed , and the evening was passed in a most harmonious manner .
INSTRUCTION . SAINT JAMES'S LODGE ( "No . 7 65 ) . —This lodge of instruction worked the Fifteen Sections at the Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey , on the 30 th ult ., at eight p . m . Bro . J . Howes , W . M . 1623 , kad promised to preside , but circumstances occurred which prevented his doing so ; his absence was very much regretted .
Bro . Davison , P . M . 229 , Preceptor of the lodge , was prevailed on to occupy the chair , which he graciously consented to , remarking it was rather short notice , but he would do his best . The lodge was openeil in due form , and the minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Sections were then proceeded with in the following order : —
FIRST LECTURE . ist Section ... Bro . Goodenough . 2 nd „ ... „ Jackson , S . W . 1 745 . 3 rd „ ... ,, Pennefather , S . VV . 1 G 23 . 4 th ,, ... ,, Cox , P . M . 7 G 5 . Sth ,, ... ,, Beavis , 879 . Oth ,, ... ,, Martin , S 70 . 7 th „ ... ,, Lardner , S . W . 174 = ; .
SECOND LECTURE . ist Section ... Bro . Abbott . 2 nd „ ... „ Perkins , VV . M . 7 O 5 . 3 ''d „ ... „ Beavis , S 79 . 4 th „ ... ,, Davis , S 79 . 5 th ,, ... ,, Lardner , S . W . 1745 .
IIIIKU LECTURE . 1 st Section ... Bro . Pennefather , S . W . 1023 . 2 nd „ ... ., Kent , P . M . S 79 . 3 '"d „ ... ,, Davis , S 79 . The whole of the Sections were admirably worked throughout , more especially those alloted to Bros . Pennefather , Larelner , Davis , Martin , Beavis , anel Perkins , the subjects assigned to them being well rendered . The
Presiding Master resumed the lodge anel dues were collected . A vote of thanks was proposeel to Bros . Davison , VV . M ., and Larelner , S . W ., Ihe same to be entered on the minutes , for their able assistance . Those bretliren returned thanks . Several adelrcsscs were delivered of a Masonic nature , some of the brethren speaking wamly on the absence of Bro . 1 . Howes , many coming long elistanccs to meet him .
Upwards of forty brethren were present , the lodge being at all times well attended , and excellent teaching is given by a staff of first-class workers , always willing and ready to impart their knowledge to others . There is also connected with the lodge a Benevolent Association , by which members pay small weekly sums , and become by ballot Life Governors of the Masonic Charities .
South America.
South America .
BUENOS AYRES . — Excelsior Lodge ( No . G 17 ) . —On the 24 th of June thc annual installation of the W . M . and officers of this lodge , which is the oldest York Loelge in the Argentine Republic , took place . The lodge being opened at 4 . 15 p . m ., thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and , private business having been dispatched , visitors were announced . Commissions and deputations from Lodges Star of the South ,
No . 1025 , and Acacia , No . S 7 G , under the Grand Loelge oi England ; and from thc Britannia and Unione Italiana , under the Grand Lodge of thc Argentine Republic , were admitted . Finally , the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . R . B . Masefield , P . M . G 17 , attended by the D . D . G . M ., Bro . A . M . Bell , P . M . G 17 ; the D . G . S . W ., Bro . G . J . Ryan , P . M . 1025 ; the D . G . I . VV ., Bro . 11 . Joseph , P . M . Y 117 ; the D . G . A . D . C , Bro . H . Wilson , 102 s ; thc D . G . P ., Bro . D .
A . Campbell , P . M . 1025 ; the D . G . S . D ., Bro . VV . T . Livingston , P . M . 617 ; anel other members of the District Grand Lodge , was receiveel with full honours . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Charles Trevor Mold , S . W ., and D . G . Sec , was then presented to the R . W . D . G . M ., who personally proceeded to instal him according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Craft . It is worthy of remark that this is the thirty-fourth VV . M . who has been installed
by the R » W . D . G . M .. Bro . Ii . 11 . Masefield , in this district . The investment of officers then took place , the VV . M ., Bro . Mold , appointing the following officers for the ensuing twelve months , viz .: Bros . F . li . Hancock , D . G . Org ., S . W . ; | . D . Lyon , J . W . ; / . S . Allan ( elected ) Treas . ; II . VV . Lochore , Sec ; \ . Itopweiod , S . D . ; T . Doelels , J . D . ; . ] . K . Gelling , M . C . ; C . F . 11 . Story , LO . ; A . VV . Watson and D . M . Munro , Stewards : and C . Ilurlitoi
( elected ) I yler . 1 he W . M . thanked the lodge , in appropriate terms , for the hotiouv Ihev hael conferreel upon him . He also thanked the R . W . D . G . ' . VI . for his attendance that evening , as well as for the many personal acts of disinterested fricnelsliip which he bad received from him eluring his Masonic career . In conclusion , he welcomed the Officers ol D . G . Loelge , anil the visiting lodges and brethren . Congratulatory speeches were llien made by Ilro . G . Strain ,
VV . M . 1025 , and either visiting brethren , and the loelge was closeel in due form . The installation took place during an armistice ( the city of Buenos Ayres being beseiged by the national forces ) , which was to conclude at six o ' clock p . m ., hence the annual banquet was postponed , and the brethren , there-fore , adjourned to the refreshment room , where " ' The 1 Icallh of the new VV . M . " was drunk with hearty goodwill .
The distribution of prizes lei ( he successful exhibitors at the Bow anel Bromley Institute ( opened by the * Lorel Mayor ) took place on Tluirselay evening by the Viscount anel Viscountess Fo ] kstone . Thc exhibition will finally close on Saturday , the 21 st inst . I lou . owAY ' I ' II is . —The stom . ich ami its troubles cause more discomfort nnd brim ; more unhnppiuc ^ s than is ^ commonly su ] iposed . The- thousand ills that seltle ihcre may be- prevented or
di-dodircd by the- judicious use of these punfyiue ; l ' iils , which actas a sire , irenlle nnti-neid I'pcricnt , without ruiimyiim- vhe * nerves ot the ino-t susceptible or irritating Ihe mo > t dclicite oreianisation . 1 Inlloway ' s Pills will bestow comfort and confer relict' on every headachy , dyspeptic , and Mckly sutlerer , v . hose tortures make him . 1 hurdell lo h ' nii ,. eh' and a builbear to his friends . * l'he- > e l ' * )( ts have lime ; been the popular remedy for a weak Mnm . 'ich , for a disordered liver , or a paralysed diixestiou , which yield without difliculty to their rce ; iii . itiH ' o piirilYint ' , and l-mie * 'pialitics . —[ AJO r . J
Literary, Art, And Antiquarian Notes.
Literary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes .
Messrs . Longmans , Green , ancl Co . announce for publication in the autumn "The Early Life of Charles lames Fox , " by Mr . G . O . Trcvelyan , M . P ., the author of " " The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay . *' The proposed Tunnel through Mont Blanc is being seriously talked about in France , and the French Government have commissioned M . do Lcpinaye to draw up a report on the scheme . The estimated cost is , ( , 3 , 000 , 000 , and the extreme length would bc about eight miles .
The British Archreological Association will hold its annual meeting at Devizes from the iGth inst . to the 2 istinst . The county abounds in objects of archaeological interest , and Stonehenge and oilier Druidic , British , " and Roman remains will be visited and diseusscel during thc week .
I he work of his Imperial 1 Holiness thc Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria , " Lcukosia , thc capital of Cyprus , " illustrated by his own hand , anel translated into English by Chevalier Krapf Livtrhoff , the Austro-Hungarian Consul-General in London , will soon be brought out by an English firm .
Tlie library of Brasenosc College , Oxford , has , the Atlirueciim says , just acquired a copy of Dean Nowell ' s Middle Catechism , bearing elate 15 S 6 , no eelition having been previously known as published between 15 S 1 anel 1595 . The book contains the Latin only , and the signatures run A . to H . in eights . It is also stated that a complete bibliography of Dean Nowell ' s three Catechisms , with their various
translations , will shortly appear in -Votes aud Queries . Thc Aliieiuciiii slates lhat a collection of tho " Published Letters of John liuskin , D . C . L ., " is to appear shortly , edited , with illustrative and explanatory notes , by " An Oxford Pupil . " The first volume , which will bc issued
early in September next , will contain letters on art and science ; the second will be devoted to letters on politics , economy , anel miscellaneous matters . A fac-simile of one of the letters will be given with the first volume . As usual , copies are to bc supplied by Mr . George Allen , of Orpington .
B y a recent order of tiie Court of Chancery in Ireland , an annual sum of about £ 35 is to be intrusted to the Royal Irish Academy for ( he establishment and remuneration of a " Professor of Celtic languages . " This amount , it appears , is derived from a sum collected for a memorial to the late Rev . James Todil , D . D ., author of a " Life of St . Patrick , " & c . Under the Chancery order the
Professors are to be appointed at stated intervals by the Academy , to lecture on subjects prescribed for them in connexion with Celtic languages . The Hon . T . ewis Wingfield is engaged in rewriting for Madame Modjeska the last act of an adaptation of Schiller ' s Marie Stuart , in which that actress is to appear . At the time of the execution of Mary Oueen
Scots , Sir Richard Winglield , a cousin of Lord Burleigh , was appointed by that statesman to watch the proceedings anil report upon them to Oueen Elizabeth . His report , which has been recently discovered in the library of Sir John Sebright , at Becchwood , casts a new light upon thc execution , and has supplied details of which dramatic use is now being made .
A Policeman ' s Cat keeps the night watch in thc town of Raleigh , North Carolina , U . S ., with as great devotion to her self-imposed duties as the fireman ' s dog long known in London . Every night Puss accompanies the night police on their rounds , no matier whether the weather be wet
dry , or snowy . During the day she sleeps in the guardhouse , but as soon as see-en o ' clock comes , and the night force go on duty , she is all ak rl . while if , during the rounds , a dog barks or rushes out , Ihe cat prudently makcsaoVlou / -, but in a few minutes is back : \ , 'ain close to thc policeman ' s heels .
ASSYRIAN ANTHAUITIKS .--On Saturday fortnight , at the British Museum , Dr . Samuel Rinns , I-. R . A . S ., Principal of the College , Highbury New Park , delivered a lecture on the antie-uilics in the Assyrian Galleries . Amongst those * present were the Bishop of London , the Persian Ambassador , Lorel . Shaftesbury , and other distinguished persons . The object of the lecturer was not only
to convey views of life as it existeel nearly 3000 years ago in the cities of Nineveh and Babylon , but lei demonstrate the vastvalueof the Assyrian remains in the national collection , which showed the manners and customs of this very ancient and extinct people . By the pictures in stone and the writings , we could see how the-y lived , and how they made war ; we coulel se-: them in their homes ; we coulel
observe their social cu .-loms ; we could even study their religion . We could , moreover , obtain remarkable confirmation of the liuth of I Inly Writ by evidence traced out nearl y 20 . K 1 years before the i-omtiicnccniciit of the Christian era . In order to give his audience an idea of the size of Nineveh and Babylon Dr . Kinns compared it with modern Lonelon by means of plans . lie dwelt at length upon the vast
dimensions of the destroyed cities , their magnificence , the character of the palaces and temples , the means 01 " protecting the cities , and other features , including tlichugh winged bulls , and the symbolical teachings conveyed in these works of art . lie also described the Assyrian system of government , the-. religious rites performeel , the art of making war . the working in the (| ii , in * ies , and the domestic life of the inhabitants ol" Nineveh and Babylon .
A New Palace of the Fine Arts lias ju . sl been opened at Brussels . This building , which is opposite to the Palace of the Count of Flanders , was designed by the Belgian architect , M . Balat , and is adi . rneil with lour large columns of Scolch granite , basso-n ! ir ; 'cs , and broil-e busts of Van Ruysbroek , John of Bologna , and Rubens . Groups re-presenting - t . hv Teaehingof Art and the Rew .-ird of Art a : e
to be placed on the two wings ol the eililire ' . The principal hall , which is devoted to sculpture , and is to serve-for great fries , is lighted from above , and is surrounded by a double colonnaele , in ivd marble as far as the firr-f . storey . This opens on ihe hall , and forms the galh ry of paintings , also
lighted from above . From the vestibule and from the rear of the great hall magnificent marble staircases lead to this gallery and the adjoining saloons . In tin- hall to the left of the great hall is an Exhibition of Em-raving and Architecture , and thence is reachedan open side terrace-, from whic ' a fine view of Brussels is to be obtained .
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RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at Rivcrhcad , Kent , where the lodge has lately been removed from Wcstcrham . Present : Bros . Chas . John Dodd , VV . M . ; Suchman Smith , J . W . ; Richard Durtnell , Treas . ; Jos . Hy . Jewell , Sec . ; Chas . Edward Birch ,
J . D . ; Harry Lemon Hall , I . G . ; Win . Allison , Tyler ; Edward James Dodd , P . M .: Wm . Coppard Banks , P . M . ; Armand William Duret , P . M . ; E . Pilliner , T . Thorpe , J . Waller , Wm . Stewart , David Tayler , Rufus Stevenson , and Ino . Morgan . Visitors : Bros . Jno . G Horsey , I . P . M . ; " Sackvilc , ' 1 G 111 ; and Albert Orlando Steed , P . P . G . W .
Suffolk . After confirmation of minutes , two brethren were passed , and four gentleman initiated . Propositions were received for five others for initiation at next meeting . The banquet was served in first rate style by I lost Waller . After thc banquet , some capital singing was given by Bro . Crowest , and recitations by Bros . E . ) . Dodd and Jewell .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1541 )) . —This prosperous lodge commenced the sixth year of its existence on the . till inst ., when Ilro . Reuben Roy was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The gathering was smaller than is usual on such an occasion , and many were the letters of regret sent to plead for absence . Bro . VV . Shtiry Marshall , the
retiring VV . M ., opened the lodge for the last time at four o'clock , assisted by his officers , and supported by Rro . G . Tidcombe , P . M ., P . G . D . C . Middx ., besides many other members . Thc visitors included Bros . C . ] . Perceval , VV . M . 1607 ; G . C . Missen , 757 ; W . Haynes , 3 S 2 ; VV . F . Middleton , and others . The usual confirmation of previous minutes and of the
Audit meeting was followed by the ballot being taken for Mr . Edgar Banks , who was unanimously accepted and thereupon duly initiated and invested as an E . A . The unavoidable absence of two other candidates gave the VV . M . an early opportunity of vacating the chair in favour of Bro . Perceval , and that distinguished brother in his customary able manner addressed the brethren upon the
ceremony of installation . Bro . Iidcombe , P . M ., having presented Bro . Roy , S . W ., with the unanimous support of the lodge , he was duly installed in the presence of several Past Masters . On the return of the brethren they witnessed a similar congratulation to each of the officers , all most effectively rciulercd and heartily appreciated . The W . M . selected as ^ his officers for the ensuing year
the following brethren : Bros . Long , S . W . ; Bamford , I . W . ; Goldsmid , S . D . ; Villiers , J . D . ; Loe ( by proxy ) , I . G . ; Honeywell , P . P . G . O . Middx ., Org . ; G . Tidcombe , D . C . and W . S . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Rogers again accepted the important post of Treasurer , and Bro . C . Veal , P . G . S . D . Surrey , who has acted as Secretary since the formation , was re-invested with many
kind words and congratulations . A very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was then presented by the VV . M . to the I . P . M ., Bro . Marshall , who expressed his hearty thanks . The addresses from the chairs having been ably given by Bro . Perceval , who was unanimously accorded a vote of thanks , the lodge was closed , amidst " Hearty good wishes " from the visiting brethren , at 6 . 20 .
The banquet was in every way equal to the occasion , and full appreciation was often expressed to the energetic proprietor of thc Abercorn Hotel , who , as an old Mason , is so well able to study the requirements of the brethren . The day was charming , and the new VV . M . proved himself quite equal to the occasion at the banquet table . The customary long-honoured toasts were well given and heartily responded
to . Bro . Honeywell and others discoursed sweet music ; but the absence of Bro . Schartau , through an accident , deprived thc brethren of his valuable assistance , Bro . Secretary greeted the Entered Apprentice with the old song , most lustily expressed all round , and the meeting closeel with the Tyler's toast amidst general satisfaction anil enjoyment .
YORK . —Fboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on Monday evening , the ijth inst ., thc chair was occupied ( in the absence of the W . M . ) by the I . P . M ., Bro . | . S . Cumberland , who was supported by Bros . T . H . Wliyteliead , P . M . ; | . T . Seller , S . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M . as J . W . ; J . Kay , Sec . ; M . Millington , VV . Girling , IL Jackson , Stubbs , and others . Bro .
Stephenson was passed to Hie Second Degree , after which Bro . Cumberland proposed , and Bro . VVhytehead seconded , , resolution expressing the regret felt by the brethren at the departure from York of the 4 II 1 Dragoon Guards , which had deprived them nf the pleasant association with the members of the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , 205 ( I . C ) , and wishing them every success and happiness . This was carried
with enthusiasm , ami the Secretary was requested to forward a copy to Bro Capt . . Murphy , VV . M . of the Military Lodge . Bro . Cumberland conveyed to the lodge thc "Hearty good wishes " of man } - London lodges which he had visited during his absence , and the lodge was closed . Subsequently at refreshment the usual toasls were honoured . Bro . Cumberland proposed " The Health of the
VV . M ., " who was enjoying his vacation in the heart of the Black Forest , and whom they trusted to see again in the autumn in renewed vigour , liro . T . II . VVhytehead in giving " Prosperity to ( lie Eburncum Lodge , " included "The Health of the I . P . M ., " to whom he accorded a hearty welcome on his return in heller health from his stay in London , and whom they all hoped would soon be permanently
restored to complete siren * . *!]] . Brn . Cumberland s services to the lodge and to Masonry needed no words from him in the way of praise , for tlu-y were well known , not only within the walls of Old Ebnraciiin . but throughout England , and it was ple . i- - . iiit to know lhat tlie name ol the lodge itself , as well as those of ils leaders , was so favourably known both amongst ihe metropolitan and provincial
lodges . Ihe toast nf " 'Ihe Visitors was responded to by Bro . Russell , of the St . Patrick's Lodge , who said that on the eve of his departure from York next morning be had hurried down for an hour for the sake of wishing farewell to his numerous friends of the Elioracuui Lndeo . I'm .
Whytehead said that Bro . Captain Mtirpln , the W . M . of the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , h .-id railed on liim that morning to say good bye , and had desired the kindest and most fraternal messages to be conveyed lo Ihe brethren of Ihe Eboracum Lodge , from whom his lodge had experienced so many kindnesses , liro . Carter proposed "The Officers
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of the lodge . " Several other toasts were proposed , and the evening was passed in a most harmonious manner .
INSTRUCTION . SAINT JAMES'S LODGE ( "No . 7 65 ) . —This lodge of instruction worked the Fifteen Sections at the Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-road , Bermondsey , on the 30 th ult ., at eight p . m . Bro . J . Howes , W . M . 1623 , kad promised to preside , but circumstances occurred which prevented his doing so ; his absence was very much regretted .
Bro . Davison , P . M . 229 , Preceptor of the lodge , was prevailed on to occupy the chair , which he graciously consented to , remarking it was rather short notice , but he would do his best . The lodge was openeil in due form , and the minutes of thc previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Sections were then proceeded with in the following order : —
FIRST LECTURE . ist Section ... Bro . Goodenough . 2 nd „ ... „ Jackson , S . W . 1 745 . 3 rd „ ... ,, Pennefather , S . VV . 1 G 23 . 4 th ,, ... ,, Cox , P . M . 7 G 5 . Sth ,, ... ,, Beavis , 879 . Oth ,, ... ,, Martin , S 70 . 7 th „ ... ,, Lardner , S . W . 174 = ; .
SECOND LECTURE . ist Section ... Bro . Abbott . 2 nd „ ... „ Perkins , VV . M . 7 O 5 . 3 ''d „ ... „ Beavis , S 79 . 4 th „ ... ,, Davis , S 79 . 5 th ,, ... ,, Lardner , S . W . 1745 .
IIIIKU LECTURE . 1 st Section ... Bro . Pennefather , S . W . 1023 . 2 nd „ ... ., Kent , P . M . S 79 . 3 '"d „ ... ,, Davis , S 79 . The whole of the Sections were admirably worked throughout , more especially those alloted to Bros . Pennefather , Larelner , Davis , Martin , Beavis , anel Perkins , the subjects assigned to them being well rendered . The
Presiding Master resumed the lodge anel dues were collected . A vote of thanks was proposeel to Bros . Davison , VV . M ., and Larelner , S . W ., Ihe same to be entered on the minutes , for their able assistance . Those bretliren returned thanks . Several adelrcsscs were delivered of a Masonic nature , some of the brethren speaking wamly on the absence of Bro . 1 . Howes , many coming long elistanccs to meet him .
Upwards of forty brethren were present , the lodge being at all times well attended , and excellent teaching is given by a staff of first-class workers , always willing and ready to impart their knowledge to others . There is also connected with the lodge a Benevolent Association , by which members pay small weekly sums , and become by ballot Life Governors of the Masonic Charities .
South America.
South America .
BUENOS AYRES . — Excelsior Lodge ( No . G 17 ) . —On the 24 th of June thc annual installation of the W . M . and officers of this lodge , which is the oldest York Loelge in the Argentine Republic , took place . The lodge being opened at 4 . 15 p . m ., thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and , private business having been dispatched , visitors were announced . Commissions and deputations from Lodges Star of the South ,
No . 1025 , and Acacia , No . S 7 G , under the Grand Loelge oi England ; and from thc Britannia and Unione Italiana , under the Grand Lodge of thc Argentine Republic , were admitted . Finally , the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . R . B . Masefield , P . M . G 17 , attended by the D . D . G . M ., Bro . A . M . Bell , P . M . G 17 ; the D . G . S . W ., Bro . G . J . Ryan , P . M . 1025 ; the D . G . I . VV ., Bro . 11 . Joseph , P . M . Y 117 ; the D . G . A . D . C , Bro . H . Wilson , 102 s ; thc D . G . P ., Bro . D .
A . Campbell , P . M . 1025 ; the D . G . S . D ., Bro . VV . T . Livingston , P . M . 617 ; anel other members of the District Grand Lodge , was receiveel with full honours . The VV . M . elect , Bro . Charles Trevor Mold , S . W ., and D . G . Sec , was then presented to the R . W . D . G . M ., who personally proceeded to instal him according to the ancient rites and ceremonies of the Craft . It is worthy of remark that this is the thirty-fourth VV . M . who has been installed
by the R » W . D . G . M .. Bro . Ii . 11 . Masefield , in this district . The investment of officers then took place , the VV . M ., Bro . Mold , appointing the following officers for the ensuing twelve months , viz .: Bros . F . li . Hancock , D . G . Org ., S . W . ; | . D . Lyon , J . W . ; / . S . Allan ( elected ) Treas . ; II . VV . Lochore , Sec ; \ . Itopweiod , S . D . ; T . Doelels , J . D . ; . ] . K . Gelling , M . C . ; C . F . 11 . Story , LO . ; A . VV . Watson and D . M . Munro , Stewards : and C . Ilurlitoi
( elected ) I yler . 1 he W . M . thanked the lodge , in appropriate terms , for the hotiouv Ihev hael conferreel upon him . He also thanked the R . W . D . G . ' . VI . for his attendance that evening , as well as for the many personal acts of disinterested fricnelsliip which he bad received from him eluring his Masonic career . In conclusion , he welcomed the Officers ol D . G . Loelge , anil the visiting lodges and brethren . Congratulatory speeches were llien made by Ilro . G . Strain ,
VV . M . 1025 , and either visiting brethren , and the loelge was closeel in due form . The installation took place during an armistice ( the city of Buenos Ayres being beseiged by the national forces ) , which was to conclude at six o ' clock p . m ., hence the annual banquet was postponed , and the brethren , there-fore , adjourned to the refreshment room , where " ' The 1 Icallh of the new VV . M . " was drunk with hearty goodwill .
The distribution of prizes lei ( he successful exhibitors at the Bow anel Bromley Institute ( opened by the * Lorel Mayor ) took place on Tluirselay evening by the Viscount anel Viscountess Fo ] kstone . Thc exhibition will finally close on Saturday , the 21 st inst . I lou . owAY ' I ' II is . —The stom . ich ami its troubles cause more discomfort nnd brim ; more unhnppiuc ^ s than is ^ commonly su ] iposed . The- thousand ills that seltle ihcre may be- prevented or
di-dodircd by the- judicious use of these punfyiue ; l ' iils , which actas a sire , irenlle nnti-neid I'pcricnt , without ruiimyiim- vhe * nerves ot the ino-t susceptible or irritating Ihe mo > t dclicite oreianisation . 1 Inlloway ' s Pills will bestow comfort and confer relict' on every headachy , dyspeptic , and Mckly sutlerer , v . hose tortures make him . 1 hurdell lo h ' nii ,. eh' and a builbear to his friends . * l'he- > e l ' * )( ts have lime ; been the popular remedy for a weak Mnm . 'ich , for a disordered liver , or a paralysed diixestiou , which yield without difliculty to their rce ; iii . itiH ' o piirilYint ' , and l-mie * 'pialitics . —[ AJO r . J
Literary, Art, And Antiquarian Notes.
Literary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes .
Messrs . Longmans , Green , ancl Co . announce for publication in the autumn "The Early Life of Charles lames Fox , " by Mr . G . O . Trcvelyan , M . P ., the author of " " The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay . *' The proposed Tunnel through Mont Blanc is being seriously talked about in France , and the French Government have commissioned M . do Lcpinaye to draw up a report on the scheme . The estimated cost is , ( , 3 , 000 , 000 , and the extreme length would bc about eight miles .
The British Archreological Association will hold its annual meeting at Devizes from the iGth inst . to the 2 istinst . The county abounds in objects of archaeological interest , and Stonehenge and oilier Druidic , British , " and Roman remains will be visited and diseusscel during thc week .
I he work of his Imperial 1 Holiness thc Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria , " Lcukosia , thc capital of Cyprus , " illustrated by his own hand , anel translated into English by Chevalier Krapf Livtrhoff , the Austro-Hungarian Consul-General in London , will soon be brought out by an English firm .
Tlie library of Brasenosc College , Oxford , has , the Atlirueciim says , just acquired a copy of Dean Nowell ' s Middle Catechism , bearing elate 15 S 6 , no eelition having been previously known as published between 15 S 1 anel 1595 . The book contains the Latin only , and the signatures run A . to H . in eights . It is also stated that a complete bibliography of Dean Nowell ' s three Catechisms , with their various
translations , will shortly appear in -Votes aud Queries . Thc Aliieiuciiii slates lhat a collection of tho " Published Letters of John liuskin , D . C . L ., " is to appear shortly , edited , with illustrative and explanatory notes , by " An Oxford Pupil . " The first volume , which will bc issued
early in September next , will contain letters on art and science ; the second will be devoted to letters on politics , economy , anel miscellaneous matters . A fac-simile of one of the letters will be given with the first volume . As usual , copies are to bc supplied by Mr . George Allen , of Orpington .
B y a recent order of tiie Court of Chancery in Ireland , an annual sum of about £ 35 is to be intrusted to the Royal Irish Academy for ( he establishment and remuneration of a " Professor of Celtic languages . " This amount , it appears , is derived from a sum collected for a memorial to the late Rev . James Todil , D . D ., author of a " Life of St . Patrick , " & c . Under the Chancery order the
Professors are to be appointed at stated intervals by the Academy , to lecture on subjects prescribed for them in connexion with Celtic languages . The Hon . T . ewis Wingfield is engaged in rewriting for Madame Modjeska the last act of an adaptation of Schiller ' s Marie Stuart , in which that actress is to appear . At the time of the execution of Mary Oueen
Scots , Sir Richard Winglield , a cousin of Lord Burleigh , was appointed by that statesman to watch the proceedings anil report upon them to Oueen Elizabeth . His report , which has been recently discovered in the library of Sir John Sebright , at Becchwood , casts a new light upon thc execution , and has supplied details of which dramatic use is now being made .
A Policeman ' s Cat keeps the night watch in thc town of Raleigh , North Carolina , U . S ., with as great devotion to her self-imposed duties as the fireman ' s dog long known in London . Every night Puss accompanies the night police on their rounds , no matier whether the weather be wet
dry , or snowy . During the day she sleeps in the guardhouse , but as soon as see-en o ' clock comes , and the night force go on duty , she is all ak rl . while if , during the rounds , a dog barks or rushes out , Ihe cat prudently makcsaoVlou / -, but in a few minutes is back : \ , 'ain close to thc policeman ' s heels .
ASSYRIAN ANTHAUITIKS .--On Saturday fortnight , at the British Museum , Dr . Samuel Rinns , I-. R . A . S ., Principal of the College , Highbury New Park , delivered a lecture on the antie-uilics in the Assyrian Galleries . Amongst those * present were the Bishop of London , the Persian Ambassador , Lorel . Shaftesbury , and other distinguished persons . The object of the lecturer was not only
to convey views of life as it existeel nearly 3000 years ago in the cities of Nineveh and Babylon , but lei demonstrate the vastvalueof the Assyrian remains in the national collection , which showed the manners and customs of this very ancient and extinct people . By the pictures in stone and the writings , we could see how the-y lived , and how they made war ; we coulel se-: them in their homes ; we coulel
observe their social cu .-loms ; we could even study their religion . We could , moreover , obtain remarkable confirmation of the liuth of I Inly Writ by evidence traced out nearl y 20 . K 1 years before the i-omtiicnccniciit of the Christian era . In order to give his audience an idea of the size of Nineveh and Babylon Dr . Kinns compared it with modern Lonelon by means of plans . lie dwelt at length upon the vast
dimensions of the destroyed cities , their magnificence , the character of the palaces and temples , the means 01 " protecting the cities , and other features , including tlichugh winged bulls , and the symbolical teachings conveyed in these works of art . lie also described the Assyrian system of government , the-. religious rites performeel , the art of making war . the working in the (| ii , in * ies , and the domestic life of the inhabitants ol" Nineveh and Babylon .
A New Palace of the Fine Arts lias ju . sl been opened at Brussels . This building , which is opposite to the Palace of the Count of Flanders , was designed by the Belgian architect , M . Balat , and is adi . rneil with lour large columns of Scolch granite , basso-n ! ir ; 'cs , and broil-e busts of Van Ruysbroek , John of Bologna , and Rubens . Groups re-presenting - t . hv Teaehingof Art and the Rew .-ird of Art a : e
to be placed on the two wings ol the eililire ' . The principal hall , which is devoted to sculpture , and is to serve-for great fries , is lighted from above , and is surrounded by a double colonnaele , in ivd marble as far as the firr-f . storey . This opens on ihe hall , and forms the galh ry of paintings , also
lighted from above . From the vestibule and from the rear of the great hall magnificent marble staircases lead to this gallery and the adjoining saloons . In tin- hall to the left of the great hall is an Exhibition of Em-raving and Architecture , and thence is reachedan open side terrace-, from whic ' a fine view of Brussels is to be obtained .