Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

To-morrow ( Saturday ) is the iast clay for receiving ^ applications from candidates for the post of Medical Officer to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . There are several gentlemen in thc field , the majority of them being , we believe , practitioners in the neighbourhood of thc School . Bro . the Earl and Countess of Londesborough , accompanied by several members of their family , have arrived at Londesborough Lodge , Scarborough .

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrived in Berlin on the evening of the gth inst ., and proceeded thence to Coburg , where their Royal Highnesses will make a stay of some duration . During the . absence of the Duke of Cambridge on the Continent , his Royal Highness's duties at headquarters are being carried on by the Adjutant-General , Bro . General Lord Wolseley .

Bro . Lord and Lady Claud Hamilton will shortly start on a visit to India , where they will be the guests of the Viceroy and Lady Lansdowne . Bro . Lord Claud Hamilton has latterly been far from well , and it is hoped that the complete change and rest may benefit his health .

The annual meeting at Shoeburyness of the National Artillery Association commenced on Saturday last , when the detachments from the North arrived at the Camp . During the week the firing with shot and shell for the Queen ' s and other prizes has been in progress , and next week the Southern detachments will have their turn .

The first encampment of the Home Counties Volunteer Brigade , under the command of Brigadier-General Bro . Lord Wantage , V . C , was concluded on Saturday last , vvhen the various battalions which had been in camp vvere conveyed to their several destinations in special trains from the temporary station at Churn , close to the camping ground .

The Middlesex Yeomanry completed their annual training —which has this year been held in Sandown Park—on Saturday last , vvhen the regiment left their temporary quarters . The previous day the regiment was inspected by Colonel Wood , who expressed himself well satisfied with the appearance and discipline of the corps .

Bro . the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon will shortly leave England for the continent , and on their return will proceed to Bretby Park . A party which had been invited to Highclere Castle , from Saturday to Monday , had to be postponed in consequence of the indisposition of Lady Carnarvon , who , however , has since recovered .

I he garden party in the beautiful grounds of Northwood Park , Cowes , in aid of Trinity Church Organ Fund , on Saturday last , was attended by a brilliant assemblage . The Prince and Princess of Wales and their daughters , thc Princesses Victoria and Maud were present , and so also were the Princess Louise , Marchioness , and the Marquis of Lome .

Several first-class cricket matches have taken place during the week , and in some cases the results have taken people by surprise . Surrey , for instance , which has been victorious in so many of its matches during thc season was heavily beaten by Essex , its scores being ioo and 57 , while Essex

made 110 and 1 S 2 . Sussex were beaten by Lancashire in an innings with 33 runs to spare , the Sussex scores being 6 4 and 12 S , while Lancashire totalled 22 . 5 in its one attempt . Lastly , Kent beat Yorkshire by S 2 runs , the scores being Kent 121 and 102 , and Yorkshire 47 and 94 .

lhe Prince of Wales , attended by the Hon . H . Tyrwhitt-Wilson , left Charing Cross for the Continent on Tuesday . On reaching Dover his Royal Highness left by special boat for Calais , whence he was to proceed by way of Brussels and Cologne to Homburg , where he will make a stay of

some three weeks and then proceed to Scotland . The Princess of Wales and her daughters , the Princesses Victoria and Maud , left London for Cowes on Wednesday morning on a visit to the Queen at Osborne , and will in all probability go to Denmark at the conclusion of her visit .

Grouse Shooting commenced on Monday , the 12 th inst ., and from reports received from different parts of the country , sport has been good and plentiful . Bros . Sir A . Borthwick , M . P ., and Sir A . Campbell , Bart ., M . P ., were out on the Inverness Moors . On Bro . the Earl of Bective ' s Westmorland preserves birds were plentiful , but on his

1 orkslnre estates disease was found to be prevalent , and had made sad havoc among the birds . Heavy bags were made on all the North Wales Moors . In North and West Perthshire the prospects are reported as gloomy owing to the prevalence of disease , but in Fife and Kinross there is said to have been line weather and excellent sport . On the whole the prospects are favourable .

I he annual picnic in connection with the Mariners' Lodge , No . 249 , was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at Broxton . The members and their friends , about 90 , met at the Liverpool Landing-stage , crossed to Birkenhead , took the train to Chester , and thence were conveyed in waggonettes , via Eaton Park and Farndon , to the Egerton Arms Hotel , Broxton , where dinner vvas served . Afterwards the party was photographed by Bro . Ashley . Sports and dancing were

then provided , the music being supplied by Bro . Buslield ' s band . After tea the prizes were presented to the successful competitors by Mrs . Hewson , and at seven o ' clock the return journey was commenced , the whole party arriving in Liverpool at about 9 . 30 . The whole arrangements were carried out by a Committee , of which the W . M ., Bro . W . Hewson , was Chairman , and Bro . R . Shacklady , Secretary , Bro . Thomas Bush taking an active part in thc sports .

SCIENCE ( EXTRAORDINARY ) . —TERREY ' S " HOUSEHOLD PURIFIER " ( Registered ) for Universal Purposes . —Acts like magic . A strong anil pleasant Disinfecting Fluid for Sanitary L ' se . Treble the Disinfecting Strength of Carbolic . A new and valuable Discovery has been made in the manufacture of this Fluid there SedimentDissolves at

being no . once in Water , making , 1 Milky appearance . Where this is used all Infectious Diseases arc kept away . Sold by Chemists , Stores , Grocers , Oilmen , & c , in 6 d and is . bottles , or in gallons 4 s ., delivered free . is . charged for cans ( returnable ) . —TICRREY BROS ., < , Chester-street , Kennington . —ADVT . "

Masonic And General Tidings

At the last quarterly meeting of the Border Chapter ( Rose Croix ) , No . 102 , III . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , 30 , vvas unanimously elected M . W . S ., and Bro . G . Dalrymple , iSo , Treasurer . The Duke and Duchess of Rutland intend to pass the autumn in Scotland , at St . Mary ' s Tower , Burnham , their Perthshire seat , where they are expected on Thursday , the 22 nd instant .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., Honorary Colonel of the 2 nd Sussex Artillery Volunteers , has sent a cheque for £ 25 towards thc additional , clothing- fund of the corps , and the Duke of Devonshire £ 50 . Mr . Freeman Thomas inaugurated his eighth season of Promenade Concerts at Covent Garden on Saturday last ,

when a numerous audience were present , and an excellent programme was performed . At a meeting of Lodge St . Andrew , No . 25 , last week , it was intimated that the widow of the late Bro . Thomas Peattie had received an annuity of £ 10 a year from the Annuity Branch of Scottish Masonic Benevolence .

About So members of Lodge St . Vincent ( S . C . ) visited the Forth Bridge on Thursday , the Sth inst ., and after being photographed by Bro . Hampton they drove to Newhaven , where they banqueted at the Peacock Hotel . Thc many Masonic friends of Bro . G . W . F . Loftus , P . M . 93 , 905 , 1193 , P . P . G . W . Norfolk , will be pleased to know that he has completed 25 years' connection with the Craft , having been initiated in the Social Lodge , No . 93 , Norwich , on thc gth of August , 1 S 64 .

lhe Pythagorean Chapter of Instruction , No . 79 , has removed from the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , to the Dover Castle , Broadway , Deptford , and the meeting nights are thc second and fourth Thursdays in the month throughout the year , at S p . m ., instead of Friday as hitherto .

The Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg- crossed over from Cowes to Southampton in the Royal Yacht Alberta , on Saturday last , in order to lay the foundationstone of the new head-quarters of the Gordon Boys ' Brigade . The Royal visitors were received by the President of the Brigade , Sir Charles Wilson , K . C . B ., and after being presented by Miss Gordon with a bouquet , the Princess laid the stone .

Mr . George Pickworth , of 10 , Pandora-road , Dennington Park , West Hampstead , has executed a highly finished portrait of Capt . Montagu F . Ommanney , C . M . G ., R . E ., Crown agent for the Colonies . Capt . Ommanney , in writing to the artist on the subject , says " The portrait has been very generally admired as a correct and pleasing likeness . " To each subscriber of 15 s . an autograph proof copy on India paper will be delivered .

Bro . Daniel Sutter , P . J . G . D . Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , left London on Monday last with Mrs . Sutter , sister , and niece , travelling from Euston Railway Station , via Chesterand Stratford-on-Avon ( to visit Shakespeare ' s house ) , to Liverpool , sailing in thc Inman steamship City of Berlin for America on Wednesday last . Wc believe that this is the last of Bro . C . E . Meyer ' s party from Philadelphia , all of whom have expressed themselves as being delighted with the trip to England and the continent of Europe .

1 he Liberal rreemasoii records the death of Bro . Benjamin Curran , D . C . L ., a Past G . H . P . of the Grand R . A . Chapter , and a Past S . G . Warden , and G . Secretary for the last iS years of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia . Our late brother , who died on the 31 st March last , at the age of 6 3 years , was a man of liberal education , and

exercised very great influence in Masonry in the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia . The same journal mentions that there is still living in Clayville , Mass ., a certain Bro . James Barnett , who was born on thc 12 th December , ijyi , and initiated while residing in Delaware County , in 1 S 16 . Bro . Barnett , therefore , is close on 9 S years of age , and has been a Mason for 73 years .

A shilling edition of Charles Kingsley ' s " Westward Ho " is shortly to be published by Messrs . Macmillan . As the copyright of this popular novel has still eight years to run , the publication of a cheap edition shows considerable enterprise . Such enterprise is , however , always well rewarded .

It is invariably found that the cheap edition , so far from injuring the more expensive ones , give an impetus to their sale . A number of people buy the shilling or sixpenny book , find in it something that fascinates them , and buy in a better form to present to their friends .

On Monday last the remains of Bro . Charles Sykes Sunderland , solicitor , were interred in the Cemetery , Brighouse . He was a member ofthe ( inn of Messrs . Craven and Sunderland , Hudderslield and Brighouse . Amongst the Freemasons lie was generally respected , and at the time of his death held the office of P . P . G . R . A large number of the members of the Order were present , and wreaths

were sent by the hrecmasons , the Southovvram School Board ( for which he had officiated as clerk since its commencement ) , and thc Conservative Club , of which he was an active member . Many well-known gentlemen in the district were present . The Hudderslield Incorporated Law-Society , the Hudderslield Building Society , the Hudderslield lodges ( three ) , the Albert Edward , and Kirkburton

lodges of Freemasons were also represented . Mrs . Sunderland was able to be present , but did not leave the carriage . At a meeting of the members of the Hudderslield Incorporated Law Society , Mr . W . Armitage in the chair , the following resolution was , on the motion of the President ( Mr . Armitage ) , seconded by Mr . Mills , unanimously passed : " That the members of the society have heard

with the greatest regret of the death of Mr . Charles S . Sunderland , and desire to convey to the relatives of the deceased gentleman their deep sympathy with them in their sad bereavement , and to express their sense of the loss the profession has sustained in the death of one whose dealing with his professional brethren was marked by courtesy and uprightness . "

HOLLOWAY s OINTMENT AND FILLS . —Counsel for the Delicate . —Those to whom seasons of changeable temperatures a-e protracted periods of trial should seek the earliest opportunity of removing all obstacles to good health . This cooling Ointment , perseveringly rubbed upon the skin , is the most reliable remedy for overcoming all diseases of the throat and chest . Ouinsey , relaxed tonsils , sore throat , swollen glands , ordinary " catarrh , and bronchitis , usually prevailing at this season , may be arrested as soon as discovered , and every symptom banished by Holloway ' s simple and effective treatment . This Ointment and Pills arc highly commended forthe facility with which they successfully conquer influenza ; they allay , in . an incredibly short time , the distressing rever and teasing cough . —ADVT .

Masonic And General Tidings

The Dowager Viscountess Combermere died on Tuesd at her residence , 48 , Belgrave-square , at the age of Sgy aj ' The Royal Horticultural Society will hold a vegeKu conference and exhibition in the gardens at Chiswick n ° September 24 th , 25 th , and 26 th . n

Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord Geore Hamilton , and Sir M . E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., attended th Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office on Wednesday The death is announced of Sir H . C . Oxenden , wViic ] took place on Wednesday at his residence , Derrino-stn . ' i iu "

, u „ .. :.. _ .: .. « ., _ . »• me , Barham , in his 95 th year . ' On his arrival at Clandeboye , Lord Dufferin ' s tenant presented him with an address , to which he replied in appro * priate terms . His stay at Clandeboye will extend over siv weeks .

The New South Wales Legislative Council has passed an address to the Queen in favour of ^ granting responsible government to West Australia , following up the resolution of the Legislative Assembly .

Wednesday was the concluding day of the congress of the Archaeological Institute at Norwich , and the programme was a brief one , including only a visit to Ranworth to see its famous rood-screen and parclose screens , which are the pride of East Norfolk .

The Queen will start on her long-promised visit to Wales on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., and , after remaining till the 29 th , will make for her Scotch home at Balmoral , where it is expected the Court will remain till well into the month of Novemher .

The Ruskin art treasures , which are now at Walkley near Sheffield , will probably shortly be moved from that place and more suitably housed at Meersbrook Park , Sheffield , which is easier of access . It is understood that Mr . Ruskin approves of the scheme .

Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead has received a letter from the Duke of Connaught in which his Royal Highness congratulates his lordship on the efforts he has made towards obtaining equipment for the Volunteer force , and enclosing a cheque for 450 towards the Patriotic Volunteer Fund .

A seven days' sale of books and manuscripts from the libraries of the late Mr . Muntz , M . P ., of Birmingham ; Mr . Charles Walton , of Tunbridge Wells ; and other gentlemen , was concluded , on Wednesday , by Messrs . Sotheby , and many good prices were obtained . The MSS . of Burns , Dickens , and Lord Beaconsfield gave a character to the last sale rarely to be noticed in August .

An accident of a somewhat serious character occurred to the coach which plies at this season of the year between Canterbury and Heme Bay . The team took fright as it was going to Heme Bay , and bolted , the result being that a clergyman , who was one of the passengers , had his collarbone broken , and the guard a rib and leg fractured . The coachman , Mr . Burren , escaped with a severe shaking .

At the quarterly convocation of the Patriotic Chapter , No . 51 , held at Colchester , on Thursday , the Sth instant , the following were elected oflicers for the ensuing year : Comps . T . G . Mills , Z . j I . T . Bailey , H . ; A . S . B .

Spratling , J . ; T . J . Railing , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . England , P . G . S . E . Essex , S . E . ; C . Osmond , P . P . G . O ., S . N . ; Thomas Rix , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; R . D . Poppleton , P . S . j the Rev . W . M . Jones , ist A . S . j A . Barritt , 2 nd A . S . ; S . Munson and A . Wright , janitors .

Bro . the Duke and Duchess of Fife arrived m Perth late on Tuesday evening on their way to Mar Lodge , Braemar . After passing the night at one of the hotels in Perth , and inscribing their names in the visitors' book , they left in their carriage , the route taken being via Meikleour , but the cartime

riage broke down close to Meikleour , and after a another was obtained , and they drove to the Queen ' s Hotel , Blairgowrie . Here they lunched , and then continued in a carriage hired of the hotel keeper , the reception at Braemar being most hearty .

Mr . F . F . Buffen , one of the most persistent of firstnighters , especially on occasions of musical interest , has published , through Messrs . Chapman and Hall , an imposing volume—wide of margin and elegant in typography and general appearance—devoted to the subject of " Musical Celebrities , " - of whom iS are here discoursed upon with knowledge and enthusiasm . Of these all are living save Signor Giovanni Bottesini , who died while the book was at

press . Bro . Arthur Roberts , who is engaged in scoring a succession of provincial triumphs , will re-open the Royalty Theatre on or about the ioth of October . His first production there will be an " extravagance" by Mr . Lcci Raleiirh . so-called because the niece comes under no know '

dramatic category . It will be in three acts , and will & e provided with plenty of music from the tuneful pen <« > ; Walter Slaughter . The scenery will be by Mr . I *™* Smith , and there will be a special electric effect , now Mini , manufactured in Paris . There is no truth , we may sa ) ' in the report that the " extravagance " is to be caiie " The Bohemian Buoy , or a Float on a Shore . ^ would have been very "fetching , " no doubt , but , a * ' matter of fact , the title has not yet been selected — Cl '"" - ¦

It is a wonderful number of the Century Magaziiu' th _ month . Mr . and Mrs . Joseph Pennell ' s article on » Thames is well-written and beautifully illustrated . '" . followed by one on "The Poison of Serpents . " 1 W" \ come to the article by Henry Van Dyke on "lae V 1 " < s Tennyson , " with a reproduction of Mrs . Cam ' ^ splendid portrait of the poet . Further on is one 0 ^ terribly harrowing articles by Mr . George Kennan . "Russian State Criminals . " The story of M '" ,. Armfeldt , in the July number , and of Dr . Veiinar n g current one , are positively heartbreaking . Finally ) vv ^ "A Positive Romance , " by Edward Bellamy , , autl . ; deS "Looking Backward , " and one of Mr . Stillman s an

on " Italian Old Masters . , „ ., . ,, P wn THE UNEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON . —At a a ctical much thought is being given to this matter , a p > ^ suggestion may be of service . Last year m ° , j , y £ 300 , 000 worth of foreign matches were P . 5 £ jnjnry inconsiderate consumers in this country , to the- £ « eVil is ot our own working people , so true is it that „ jf wrought by want of thought , as well as want of / " ^' tclies . all consumers would purchase Bryant and May s e ¦ „ , that firm would be enabled to pay £ 1000 a vveeK wages . ADVT .