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Article CONSECRATION OF THE CREATON LODGE. No. 1791. ← Page 3 of 3 Article ST. ALBAN'S CATHEDRAL. Page 1 of 1 Article ST. ALBAN'S CATHEDRAL. Page 1 of 1 Article ST. ALBAN'S CATHEDRAL. Page 1 of 1 Article Public Amusements. Page 1 of 1
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Consecration Of The Creaton Lodge. No. 1791.
would have been out of harness . But there he was , and jie assured the brethren that he would endeavour to fill the post to the best of his ability . ( Hear , hear . ) He would just say , in conclusion , that he felt convinced he had got officers who would work with him heart alid soul ; and one thing which they had decided upon was that they should not forget the
Charities . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then said they were honoured by a large number of visitors , ft would be quite impossible for him to speak of each individual , but speaking in the name of the Creaton Lodge he would say that the members were all delighted to see that so large a number of visitors did them the honour of coming there on that occasion . He was expressing the opinion of all
the members when he said they hoped and trusted they would have thc pleasure of seeing all the visitors on a future occasion . Bro . Pearse , P . G . Steward , very appropriately replied , and in doing so remarked that it was not the first time lie had been placed in the position . He was quite sure all the visitors had been intensely gratified by what they hael seen in the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Perhaps enough had been saiel about the consecration
ceremony , but if the brethren woulel allow him he woulel add the testimony of the visitors to the great gratification they hail received by the manner in which that ceremony had been performed . Il did not fall to the lot of every Mason except a few times in his lifetime to see a consecration ceremony . He could only say that something like nineteen years had elapsed since he had
witnessed one himself , and he never regretted that so great a time had passeel until he heard it conducted that evening . After referring in eulogistic terms to the Grand Ofiicers wbo had taken part in the ceremonies of the day , Bro . Pearse concluded by saying that he trusted the P . G . Chaplain ' s address hail appealed to all the brethren as it had done to him , and that they would long remember and
profit by it . Bro . John Cantle then gave an excellent rendering of "I fear no foe , " which was loudly applauded . "The Treasurer , " was next proposed in a few complimentary words by the W . M . ; Bro . James Kift immediately following with a humorous song entitled " " Proverbs , " which he rendered with considerable effect . The Treasurer
briefly replied , giving an outline of thc history and origin of the Creation Lodge , and concluded by assuring the brethren that he would do all he possibly could to toward its interests . " The Officers" having been drunk , and acknowledged by the Senior and Junior Wardens , Bro . Percival , notwithstanding that he was labouring under a severe cold , sang
in capital style the popular ballad , "The Blue Alsatian Mountains . " In replying to thc toast of " The Charities , " Bro . J . Terry , speaking on the flourishing condition of the Institutions , observed that the outer world wondered how it was that they were able to hold their own . He would simply remind them that over £ 40 , 030 had been received last
year in behalf of their Institutions . That was a great deal to say , remembering that six years ago they were able only to give hardly the half of that amount . ( Hear , hear . ) Their Institutions were doing an enormous amount of good . 200 girls , 210 boys , and 290 old men and women were not a very small family to keep , but they had only to appeal to the Freemasons , and they were
cheerfully and generously responded to . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure the Creaton Lodge would be no exception to this rule . After a few more words from Bro . Terry , the Tyler ' s toast was drunk , and Bro . Reynolds having given a humorous recitation entitled " Hans Breitmann on Smoking , " Bros . Percival and Jon . Cantle brought a very happy evening to a close bv singing the duet , " All's Well . "
St. Alban's Cathedral.
ST . ALBAN'S CATHEDRAL .
A meeting was convened in the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday last , to consider the subject of the restoration of this fine old cathedral , and to form a London Committee to act in conjunction with a Committee organised in Hertford for that purpose . There was a very small attenelance . On the motion of Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap .,
Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . was called upon to preside . The Chairman in opening the proceedings said there was scarcely to be found a finer building than St . Alban's Cathedral , and they , as Freemasons , ought to be proud of the opportunity of helping in the restoration of what was really a noble work of architecture . When Bro . Keyser , the Secretary of the Hertford Committee , had
communicated to him ( the Chairman ) the wish of the brethren in Hertfordshire that a London Committee should be formed , he lost no time in saying how hqppy he would be in giving what little help he could towards that object . He concludeel by hoping that a great number of the brethren would rally around them , that they might be enabled to collect the sinews of war , so that they might
help the Hertford Committee in their noble object of restoring the edifice . Bro . C . E . Keyser , S . D . 400 , Secretary to the Committee , then entered into an elaborate explanation of thc nature and cost of thc proposed restoration , at the same time tracing the history of the movemeat through all its phases . He was himself , he said , one of those who are not at all in favour of restorations .
But he took an interest in this because he thought it was a special exception to the general rule of such projects , and because the restoration of St . Albans would conduce very much to the honour anil credit of those who undertook it . The work was very beautiful , and the finest of
the kind in existence . The architecture was contemporary with such examples as are to be found at the Lincoln , Salisbury , Winchester , and Ely Cathedrals . The cost of the reconstruction of the west front of the building , taken •oughly , according to the late Sir Gilbert Scott and Mr . Chappell ( Clerk of Works ) , would be about £ 9000 alto-
St. Alban's Cathedral.
gether . Of course that was a very large sum . The architect ' s estimate for the restoration of the central porch was £ 2300 , and for each of the side porches £ 2000 . That was of course reaving out thc window . The work was of a very elaborate character , and he believed that the carving of one of the capitols alone would occupy a workman something over a month . The brethren in Hertford
did think that they could do something for themselves , but thc cathedral had cost such an immense amount of money already—fifty or sixty thousand pounds—that the gentlemen of Hertford had been pretty well drawn upon , and they came to the decision that ia any undertaking by the Masonic body it was only fair that all the Freemasons of England should combine to aid in the work . ( Hear ,
hear . ) Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap ., then addressed the meeting . He said he had been requested to say a few words as to the connection of St . Alban ' s with Freemasonry . It woulel be remembered by some present that Bro . Havers , when he proposed a grant of £ 2000 for the restoration of Sr . ilban ' s in Grand LodgR ( which he was sorrv
to say had not been carried ) , based a portioi of his proposition on the early connection of St . Alban ' s with thc traditional history of Freimasomy . St . Alban , or as he was called Albanus , was , as they all knew , the first British martyr , and all the legends of the guilds , without exception almost , referred to the fact of his having held a Grand Lodge of Masons afVerulamum , now St . Alban ' s , and arranged
for the pay of the Masons . In all probability Albanus was the protector cf a Roman Guild of Freemasons . But the fact was undoubted that the ancient operative Masons had always proclaimed St . Alban as the first Grand Master in England , be they right or be tbey ivrong . In the seventh century Off i raised a church to the memory of St . Alban , of which Mr . Chappell , the Clerk of the Works ,
could tell them a portion still remained , and this was said by the chroniclers to be erected the " hond Masones , " or hand Masons . Under these circumstances they had a right , it appeared to him , to look upon the restoration of St . Alban ' s not only as a local , but as a national Masonic duty , anel to assist their Hertford brethren in carrying into completion
that noble undertaking . He might observe that the earliest manuscript which mentioned St . Alban ' s in connection was dated in the fifteenth century . The speaker concluded by saying that he could sec no possible objection to Freemasons combining , whether in lodge or out of lodge , to further the good work ; and he felt assured that if it was once begun it would be carried with their
usual energy to completion . ( Applause ) . Bro . C . J . Martyn , P . G ., Chap ., D . P . G . M ., Suffolk , then moved thc following resolution : — " That this meeting , having "heard thc statements of Bro . Keyser and the other brethren who have taken part in the discussion , is of opinion that thc Freemasons of England be invited to undertake the restoration of some
special portion of St . Alban ' s Cathedral , as a memorial to St . Alban , the first reputed English Mason , and the founder of the first lodge in England . " He had the greatest pleasure in moving the proposition . Like Bro . Woodford , he was exceedingly sorry that the motion of their esteemed Bro . Havers was not carried in Grand Lodge , because he thought it woulel have been a
good work , and worthy of the Freemasons of England . ( Hear , hear . ) Passing , however , from that , he thought if they could not make up a regular Masonic memorial by the restoration of St . Alban ' s Cathedral in the fullest sense of the word , there coulel be ne possible reason—but , on the contrary , every possible argument in favour of it—why individuals as Masons should not join together to promote
this great and magnificent work . If they coulel bring about such a magnificent work as this , it would be an evidence and an answer to those who tried to put down the Craft , that there was something high in its professions . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought it was the bounden duty of everyone to try and help on the project . He was very sanguine that , when it came to be known , what their
object was , they woulel not long fail to effect their purpose for want of the necessary funds . The motion was seconded by Bro . Wilson lies , P . G . Sec . Herts , and , having been put to the meeting , was unanimously carried .
Bro . A . F . A . Wooelfnrd then proposed the following motion , which was seconded by Bro . J . Kent , P . G . J . D .: — " That the whole or a portion of the west front commends itself as the most fitting object to be undertaken by the Craft . " Aftir a short discussion the motion was carried .
Bro . Chappell , Clerk of Works , next briefly addressed the brethren , reading several extracts from correspondence which he had had with the late Sir Gilbert Scott . One of these extracts expressed the opinion that there is not a finer work in England than St . Alban ' s Cathedral , and Bro . Chappell observed , that in his conversations with Sir Gilbert on the subject , the latter had often remarked if he could
see the restoration , which the brethren so much desired completed , it would be thc pride of his life . The Chairman being obliged to leave the meeting at this stage , Bro . Martyn , on the motion of Bro . Woodford , replaced him . It was then moved , seconded , and carrieel , that the following brethren should act on the Central Committee : —
Bros . Sir Albert Woods , G . D . C . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., D . Prov . G . M . Suffolk , Sec ; .-Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . Registrar , Sec ; Lieut .-Col . Creaton , P . G . D ., & c ; J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . ; P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; J . A , Rucker , P . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . D . ;
A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . ; Rev . W . Tebbs . The Chairman next proposed " That the Deputy Grand Master be reejuested to act . as President of this Committee . " This motion , which was seconded by Bro . Woodford , was carried unanimously .
St. Alban's Cathedral.
Bro . Woodford , again rising , said they must have a Secretary , and as there was no brother who took a greater interest in their object than Bro . Keyser , he respectfully moved that he be asked to act as Secretary to the Committee . "
Thc motion having been seconded and carried , Bro . Keyser , in a graceful speech , accepted the office . Bro . J . W . Edwards , I . P . M ., 1479 , proposed " That Bro . J . F . Halsey , M . P ., P . G . M ., be the Treasurer . " Bro . Wilson lies having seconded the resolution it was carried unanimously . The Secretary then read the following subscription list towards the Restoration * und . — H . R . H . The Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . G . M . £$ o o
„ H . R . H . Thc Prince Leopold , Prov . G . M . Oxon coo Bro . J . Havers , P . G . W 300 „ Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G ., Chap ., Dep . Prov ., G . M ., Suffolk . soo „ Sir Offley Wakeman , Bart ., W . M 500 „ The . Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . M . N . and E .
Yorks S ° ° „ SirW . W . Burrell . Bart ., Prov . G . M . Sussex too „ J . A . Rucker , P . G . D 300 He also begged to say that he had received promises of the following sums : — . Bro . Abel Smith , M . P . No . 403 £ 500 „ His Grace the Duke of Manchester , Prov . G . M . Hunts and Northants too „ J . M . Clabon , P . G . D 300 „ The Earl of Hardvvickc , Prov . G . M . Cambs uimui
. ... -i ; 0 0 „ The Lord de Tabley , Prov . G . M . Cheshire 300 „ The Lord Henniker , S . G . W . 2 •>o ,. R . Grey , P . G . D coo „ Brooke , P . M coo „ E . S . Snell , P . G . D 500 Edwards
„ J . W . , I . P . M . No . 1479 300 „ A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chaplain ... j o o „ C . E . Keyser , S . D . 404 500 Bro . Woodford then moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , thc Secretary , and Bro . Martyn , for their services on that occasion , and the brethren adjourned till Wednesday next , when a meeting will be held at 4 . 30 , in the same place , tn consider what further steps will be taken in the matter .
The brethren are requested to take notice that the adjourned meeting will be held at Freemasons' Tavern at 4 . 30 on Wednesday next , when it is hoped Bro . Keyser will be rewarded by a full attendance .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
THEATRE ROYAL STRAND . —The new farcical comedy at this popular little house entitled " The Snowball , " by Sydney Grunely , is one of the brightest and most happy , and withal , well constructed comedies that has been produced during the present generation . Space will not permit of a lengthy description of "The Snowball . " We can only say that it is most efficiently carried
out by the whole company . Especial praise is due to Mr . W . H . Vernon , for his very realistic rendering of a character , in every sense of the word , difficult . Bro . Harry Cox , in thc part of " Uncle John , " is a host in himself , and carries out the details of thc character to perfection , and to the great delight of the audience . Miss Ada Swanborough executed the role of "Mrs . Featheistone" with
the greatest ease imaginable . The careful study demanded by the peculiarity of the character was faithfull y given by the actress , and a great deal of the success of thc piece depended upon the audience properly appreciating " Mrs . Feathcrstone ' s " every new move . Miss Lottie Venn as at first the innocent " Penelope , " and then , as the Snowball
rolled on , the " Penelope" who meant to make capital out of the situation , was an impersonation worthy of the greatest praise . Mr . F . Wyatt perlormed the part of " Harry Premiergast" ( the suitor for thc hand of " Ethel " ) with efficiency , as also did Miss Gwynne Williams as " Ethel . " We venture to think the " Snowball" will long occupy its place in the " Strand" programme .
LONDON COTTAGE MISSION . —The sixth Irish stew elinner was given on Wednesday by the London Cottage Mission , of 14 , Finsbury Ci-cus , E . G ., to several hundred poor children , in their Con der-street Hall , Limehouse , E . The Hall was well filled three times with these little ones . They eat ravenously and fully enjoyed the substantial meal which through the kindness of our readers
had been provided for them . There seems to all appearance as much need as ever for such charity . The meal gave much credit to Mr . and Mrs . Waller ( formerly father and mother of two boys' homes ) who had served it to thc satisfaction of all present . The dinners lasted three hours and it did the hearts of all good to sea the gratitude written on their faces . No child wa-5 turned away . —
There were many cases of great interest among the recipients brought under notice by kindly disposed persons . This mission by its evangelistic and benevolent work is doing much practical good , and these dinners are a great boon to the poorly clad and hungry little ones . They will be continued as long as benevolent people send their kind and timely gifts , which will be gratefully received by Miss F . Napton , 304 , Burdett-road , Limehouse , E ., and
by Mr . Walter Austin at the office of the Mission , 14 , Finsbury Circus , E . C . Brethren desirous of possessing a copy of the Freemason Card Almanack for 18 79 , with portraits of the Grand Masters of England , Ireland , and Scotland , should make early application at the Office , 198 , Fleet-street , Loneion . The Publisher will be pleased to send a copy io any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of two penny stamps .
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Consecration Of The Creaton Lodge. No. 1791.
would have been out of harness . But there he was , and jie assured the brethren that he would endeavour to fill the post to the best of his ability . ( Hear , hear . ) He would just say , in conclusion , that he felt convinced he had got officers who would work with him heart alid soul ; and one thing which they had decided upon was that they should not forget the
Charities . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then said they were honoured by a large number of visitors , ft would be quite impossible for him to speak of each individual , but speaking in the name of the Creaton Lodge he would say that the members were all delighted to see that so large a number of visitors did them the honour of coming there on that occasion . He was expressing the opinion of all
the members when he said they hoped and trusted they would have thc pleasure of seeing all the visitors on a future occasion . Bro . Pearse , P . G . Steward , very appropriately replied , and in doing so remarked that it was not the first time lie had been placed in the position . He was quite sure all the visitors had been intensely gratified by what they hael seen in the lodge . ( Hear , hear . ) Perhaps enough had been saiel about the consecration
ceremony , but if the brethren woulel allow him he woulel add the testimony of the visitors to the great gratification they hail received by the manner in which that ceremony had been performed . Il did not fall to the lot of every Mason except a few times in his lifetime to see a consecration ceremony . He could only say that something like nineteen years had elapsed since he had
witnessed one himself , and he never regretted that so great a time had passeel until he heard it conducted that evening . After referring in eulogistic terms to the Grand Ofiicers wbo had taken part in the ceremonies of the day , Bro . Pearse concluded by saying that he trusted the P . G . Chaplain ' s address hail appealed to all the brethren as it had done to him , and that they would long remember and
profit by it . Bro . John Cantle then gave an excellent rendering of "I fear no foe , " which was loudly applauded . "The Treasurer , " was next proposed in a few complimentary words by the W . M . ; Bro . James Kift immediately following with a humorous song entitled " " Proverbs , " which he rendered with considerable effect . The Treasurer
briefly replied , giving an outline of thc history and origin of the Creation Lodge , and concluded by assuring the brethren that he would do all he possibly could to toward its interests . " The Officers" having been drunk , and acknowledged by the Senior and Junior Wardens , Bro . Percival , notwithstanding that he was labouring under a severe cold , sang
in capital style the popular ballad , "The Blue Alsatian Mountains . " In replying to thc toast of " The Charities , " Bro . J . Terry , speaking on the flourishing condition of the Institutions , observed that the outer world wondered how it was that they were able to hold their own . He would simply remind them that over £ 40 , 030 had been received last
year in behalf of their Institutions . That was a great deal to say , remembering that six years ago they were able only to give hardly the half of that amount . ( Hear , hear . ) Their Institutions were doing an enormous amount of good . 200 girls , 210 boys , and 290 old men and women were not a very small family to keep , but they had only to appeal to the Freemasons , and they were
cheerfully and generously responded to . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt sure the Creaton Lodge would be no exception to this rule . After a few more words from Bro . Terry , the Tyler ' s toast was drunk , and Bro . Reynolds having given a humorous recitation entitled " Hans Breitmann on Smoking , " Bros . Percival and Jon . Cantle brought a very happy evening to a close bv singing the duet , " All's Well . "
St. Alban's Cathedral.
ST . ALBAN'S CATHEDRAL .
A meeting was convened in the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday last , to consider the subject of the restoration of this fine old cathedral , and to form a London Committee to act in conjunction with a Committee organised in Hertford for that purpose . There was a very small attenelance . On the motion of Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap .,
Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . was called upon to preside . The Chairman in opening the proceedings said there was scarcely to be found a finer building than St . Alban's Cathedral , and they , as Freemasons , ought to be proud of the opportunity of helping in the restoration of what was really a noble work of architecture . When Bro . Keyser , the Secretary of the Hertford Committee , had
communicated to him ( the Chairman ) the wish of the brethren in Hertfordshire that a London Committee should be formed , he lost no time in saying how hqppy he would be in giving what little help he could towards that object . He concludeel by hoping that a great number of the brethren would rally around them , that they might be enabled to collect the sinews of war , so that they might
help the Hertford Committee in their noble object of restoring the edifice . Bro . C . E . Keyser , S . D . 400 , Secretary to the Committee , then entered into an elaborate explanation of thc nature and cost of thc proposed restoration , at the same time tracing the history of the movemeat through all its phases . He was himself , he said , one of those who are not at all in favour of restorations .
But he took an interest in this because he thought it was a special exception to the general rule of such projects , and because the restoration of St . Albans would conduce very much to the honour anil credit of those who undertook it . The work was very beautiful , and the finest of
the kind in existence . The architecture was contemporary with such examples as are to be found at the Lincoln , Salisbury , Winchester , and Ely Cathedrals . The cost of the reconstruction of the west front of the building , taken •oughly , according to the late Sir Gilbert Scott and Mr . Chappell ( Clerk of Works ) , would be about £ 9000 alto-
St. Alban's Cathedral.
gether . Of course that was a very large sum . The architect ' s estimate for the restoration of the central porch was £ 2300 , and for each of the side porches £ 2000 . That was of course reaving out thc window . The work was of a very elaborate character , and he believed that the carving of one of the capitols alone would occupy a workman something over a month . The brethren in Hertford
did think that they could do something for themselves , but thc cathedral had cost such an immense amount of money already—fifty or sixty thousand pounds—that the gentlemen of Hertford had been pretty well drawn upon , and they came to the decision that ia any undertaking by the Masonic body it was only fair that all the Freemasons of England should combine to aid in the work . ( Hear ,
hear . ) Bro . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chap ., then addressed the meeting . He said he had been requested to say a few words as to the connection of St . Alban ' s with Freemasonry . It woulel be remembered by some present that Bro . Havers , when he proposed a grant of £ 2000 for the restoration of Sr . ilban ' s in Grand LodgR ( which he was sorrv
to say had not been carried ) , based a portioi of his proposition on the early connection of St . Alban ' s with thc traditional history of Freimasomy . St . Alban , or as he was called Albanus , was , as they all knew , the first British martyr , and all the legends of the guilds , without exception almost , referred to the fact of his having held a Grand Lodge of Masons afVerulamum , now St . Alban ' s , and arranged
for the pay of the Masons . In all probability Albanus was the protector cf a Roman Guild of Freemasons . But the fact was undoubted that the ancient operative Masons had always proclaimed St . Alban as the first Grand Master in England , be they right or be tbey ivrong . In the seventh century Off i raised a church to the memory of St . Alban , of which Mr . Chappell , the Clerk of the Works ,
could tell them a portion still remained , and this was said by the chroniclers to be erected the " hond Masones , " or hand Masons . Under these circumstances they had a right , it appeared to him , to look upon the restoration of St . Alban ' s not only as a local , but as a national Masonic duty , anel to assist their Hertford brethren in carrying into completion
that noble undertaking . He might observe that the earliest manuscript which mentioned St . Alban ' s in connection was dated in the fifteenth century . The speaker concluded by saying that he could sec no possible objection to Freemasons combining , whether in lodge or out of lodge , to further the good work ; and he felt assured that if it was once begun it would be carried with their
usual energy to completion . ( Applause ) . Bro . C . J . Martyn , P . G ., Chap ., D . P . G . M ., Suffolk , then moved thc following resolution : — " That this meeting , having "heard thc statements of Bro . Keyser and the other brethren who have taken part in the discussion , is of opinion that thc Freemasons of England be invited to undertake the restoration of some
special portion of St . Alban ' s Cathedral , as a memorial to St . Alban , the first reputed English Mason , and the founder of the first lodge in England . " He had the greatest pleasure in moving the proposition . Like Bro . Woodford , he was exceedingly sorry that the motion of their esteemed Bro . Havers was not carried in Grand Lodge , because he thought it woulel have been a
good work , and worthy of the Freemasons of England . ( Hear , hear . ) Passing , however , from that , he thought if they could not make up a regular Masonic memorial by the restoration of St . Alban ' s Cathedral in the fullest sense of the word , there coulel be ne possible reason—but , on the contrary , every possible argument in favour of it—why individuals as Masons should not join together to promote
this great and magnificent work . If they coulel bring about such a magnificent work as this , it would be an evidence and an answer to those who tried to put down the Craft , that there was something high in its professions . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought it was the bounden duty of everyone to try and help on the project . He was very sanguine that , when it came to be known , what their
object was , they woulel not long fail to effect their purpose for want of the necessary funds . The motion was seconded by Bro . Wilson lies , P . G . Sec . Herts , and , having been put to the meeting , was unanimously carried .
Bro . A . F . A . Wooelfnrd then proposed the following motion , which was seconded by Bro . J . Kent , P . G . J . D .: — " That the whole or a portion of the west front commends itself as the most fitting object to be undertaken by the Craft . " Aftir a short discussion the motion was carried .
Bro . Chappell , Clerk of Works , next briefly addressed the brethren , reading several extracts from correspondence which he had had with the late Sir Gilbert Scott . One of these extracts expressed the opinion that there is not a finer work in England than St . Alban ' s Cathedral , and Bro . Chappell observed , that in his conversations with Sir Gilbert on the subject , the latter had often remarked if he could
see the restoration , which the brethren so much desired completed , it would be thc pride of his life . The Chairman being obliged to leave the meeting at this stage , Bro . Martyn , on the motion of Bro . Woodford , replaced him . It was then moved , seconded , and carrieel , that the following brethren should act on the Central Committee : —
Bros . Sir Albert Woods , G . D . C . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., D . Prov . G . M . Suffolk , Sec ; .-Eneas J . Mclntyre , Q . C , G . Registrar , Sec ; Lieut .-Col . Creaton , P . G . D ., & c ; J . M . Clabon , P . G . D . ; P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; J . A , Rucker , P . G . D . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; R . Grey , P . G . D . ;
A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . ; Rev . W . Tebbs . The Chairman next proposed " That the Deputy Grand Master be reejuested to act . as President of this Committee . " This motion , which was seconded by Bro . Woodford , was carried unanimously .
St. Alban's Cathedral.
Bro . Woodford , again rising , said they must have a Secretary , and as there was no brother who took a greater interest in their object than Bro . Keyser , he respectfully moved that he be asked to act as Secretary to the Committee . "
Thc motion having been seconded and carried , Bro . Keyser , in a graceful speech , accepted the office . Bro . J . W . Edwards , I . P . M ., 1479 , proposed " That Bro . J . F . Halsey , M . P ., P . G . M ., be the Treasurer . " Bro . Wilson lies having seconded the resolution it was carried unanimously . The Secretary then read the following subscription list towards the Restoration * und . — H . R . H . The Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . G . M . £$ o o
„ H . R . H . Thc Prince Leopold , Prov . G . M . Oxon coo Bro . J . Havers , P . G . W 300 „ Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G ., Chap ., Dep . Prov ., G . M ., Suffolk . soo „ Sir Offley Wakeman , Bart ., W . M 500 „ The . Earl of Zetland , Prov . G . M . N . and E .
Yorks S ° ° „ SirW . W . Burrell . Bart ., Prov . G . M . Sussex too „ J . A . Rucker , P . G . D 300 He also begged to say that he had received promises of the following sums : — . Bro . Abel Smith , M . P . No . 403 £ 500 „ His Grace the Duke of Manchester , Prov . G . M . Hunts and Northants too „ J . M . Clabon , P . G . D 300 „ The Earl of Hardvvickc , Prov . G . M . Cambs uimui
. ... -i ; 0 0 „ The Lord de Tabley , Prov . G . M . Cheshire 300 „ The Lord Henniker , S . G . W . 2 •>o ,. R . Grey , P . G . D coo „ Brooke , P . M coo „ E . S . Snell , P . G . D 500 Edwards
„ J . W . , I . P . M . No . 1479 300 „ A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chaplain ... j o o „ C . E . Keyser , S . D . 404 500 Bro . Woodford then moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , thc Secretary , and Bro . Martyn , for their services on that occasion , and the brethren adjourned till Wednesday next , when a meeting will be held at 4 . 30 , in the same place , tn consider what further steps will be taken in the matter .
The brethren are requested to take notice that the adjourned meeting will be held at Freemasons' Tavern at 4 . 30 on Wednesday next , when it is hoped Bro . Keyser will be rewarded by a full attendance .
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THEATRE ROYAL STRAND . —The new farcical comedy at this popular little house entitled " The Snowball , " by Sydney Grunely , is one of the brightest and most happy , and withal , well constructed comedies that has been produced during the present generation . Space will not permit of a lengthy description of "The Snowball . " We can only say that it is most efficiently carried
out by the whole company . Especial praise is due to Mr . W . H . Vernon , for his very realistic rendering of a character , in every sense of the word , difficult . Bro . Harry Cox , in thc part of " Uncle John , " is a host in himself , and carries out the details of thc character to perfection , and to the great delight of the audience . Miss Ada Swanborough executed the role of "Mrs . Featheistone" with
the greatest ease imaginable . The careful study demanded by the peculiarity of the character was faithfull y given by the actress , and a great deal of the success of thc piece depended upon the audience properly appreciating " Mrs . Feathcrstone ' s " every new move . Miss Lottie Venn as at first the innocent " Penelope , " and then , as the Snowball
rolled on , the " Penelope" who meant to make capital out of the situation , was an impersonation worthy of the greatest praise . Mr . F . Wyatt perlormed the part of " Harry Premiergast" ( the suitor for thc hand of " Ethel " ) with efficiency , as also did Miss Gwynne Williams as " Ethel . " We venture to think the " Snowball" will long occupy its place in the " Strand" programme .
LONDON COTTAGE MISSION . —The sixth Irish stew elinner was given on Wednesday by the London Cottage Mission , of 14 , Finsbury Ci-cus , E . G ., to several hundred poor children , in their Con der-street Hall , Limehouse , E . The Hall was well filled three times with these little ones . They eat ravenously and fully enjoyed the substantial meal which through the kindness of our readers
had been provided for them . There seems to all appearance as much need as ever for such charity . The meal gave much credit to Mr . and Mrs . Waller ( formerly father and mother of two boys' homes ) who had served it to thc satisfaction of all present . The dinners lasted three hours and it did the hearts of all good to sea the gratitude written on their faces . No child wa-5 turned away . —
There were many cases of great interest among the recipients brought under notice by kindly disposed persons . This mission by its evangelistic and benevolent work is doing much practical good , and these dinners are a great boon to the poorly clad and hungry little ones . They will be continued as long as benevolent people send their kind and timely gifts , which will be gratefully received by Miss F . Napton , 304 , Burdett-road , Limehouse , E ., and
by Mr . Walter Austin at the office of the Mission , 14 , Finsbury Circus , E . C . Brethren desirous of possessing a copy of the Freemason Card Almanack for 18 79 , with portraits of the Grand Masters of England , Ireland , and Scotland , should make early application at the Office , 198 , Fleet-street , Loneion . The Publisher will be pleased to send a copy io any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of two penny stamps .