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Article FIREWORK DISPLAY AT THE INSTITUTION FOR BOYS, WOOD GREEN. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO MISS BERRIE STEPHENS. Page 1 of 1 Article Royal Order of Scotland. Page 1 of 1 Article Ireland. Page 1 of 1 Article Australia. Page 1 of 1 Article WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PATTENMAKERS. Page 1 of 1 Article Obituary. Page 1 of 1
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Firework Display At The Institution For Boys, Wood Green.
FIREWORK DISPLAY AT THE INSTITUTION FOR BOYS , WOOD GREEN .
By the exceeding kindness and generosity of Bro . James Pair ., the celebrated pyrotechnist , the boys of the Royal Masonic Institntion xvere afforded a rare and most unusual treat in the grounds of the Institution on Friday night , the p th inst ., on the occasion of the celebration of the fortysecond birthday of our xvorthy and beloved Grand Master ,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . Bro . Pain having previously expressed a xvish to the esteemed Secretary of the Institution to give the boys of the School a treat , Bro . Binckes immediately accepted the kind offer , and in accordance a truly magnificent display of firexx'orks , including many setpieces , splendid rockets , and shells , for the manufacture and colours of xvhich Bro . Pain is so justly celebrated , took
place in the field at the back of the playground , concluding xvith a really beautiful device in purple , crimson , blue , and gold , bringing out in magnificent relief the xvords "God bless our Grand Master , " xvhich xvas fired amidst the most deafening and enthusiastic cheers , the band of the boys playing at the same time " God bless the Prince of VVales . " We must not omit to state that our good Bro . Pain came
down expressly to Wood Green to superintend the firing of this grand display , in addition to xvhich he ^ generously furnished the elder boys xvith a large supply of squibs and crackers , which gave much delight and caused great amusement not only to our young friends , but to numerous friends of the Institution , amongst xvhom xve noticed the head master ( the Rev . Dr . Morris ) , Bro . Binckes , the Misses Binckes
and party , Bro . Dr . Hall and friend , Bro . Loxv , Bro . Hogard and Mrs . Hogard , Uro . H . S . Goodall , Mrs . and Miss Edith Goodall , Mrs ., Miss , and Master Matier , Mrs . John Constable . The boys gave three hearty cheers for H . R . H . the Grand Master , three also for Bro . Pain , and the entertainment concluded by the band playing "God save the Queen , " about nine o ' clock .
Presentation To Miss Berrie Stephens.
PRESENTATION TO MISS BERRIE STEPHENS .
On Saturday , the ioth inst ., Miss Berrie Stephens , to xvhom thc Masonic Benevolent Institution has been indebted on more than one occasion for gratuitous musical services generously given for the gratification of the inmates of the Institution at Croydon , received a gratifying token of the high estimation in xvliich she is held by her
friends , not only on account of her xvell knoxvn ability as a concert singer , but for the courage and perseverance xvith xvhich she has pursued her studies , and steadily laid the foundation of a successful p rofessional career . On . Saturday last the friends of Miss Berrie Stephens met at the young lady ' s musical studio , 134 , Downham-road , for the purpose of presenting to her a handsome chamber organ , constructed by Eustace Ingram , of Eden-grove , Holloxvay ,
from designs by H . Turpin . The instrument is of considerable size , being Oft . 6 in . xvide , and 3 ft . Gin . in depth , and is of the value of 200 guineas . The organ xvas presented by the Rev . J . W . Home , Vicar of St . James ' s , Islington , at xvhich church Miss Stephens holds the position of organist , in the name of the committee , of which he xvas _ president , on behalf of her many friends and admirers , including not a fexv of her pupils . Thev
xvished , he said , to mark their friendly appreciation of the pluck and perseverence of Miss Stephens , and hoped that as she struck the chords of the organ she xvould ever remember the cords of friendship that had prompted the gift . The real credit of this presentation xvas due to the Hon . Sec , Bro . Sullivan , and Mr . E . H . Turpin , the Hon . Sec . and Fellow of the College of Organists , under xvhose supervision thc organ had been
built . He had great pleasure in handing it over to Miss Berrie Stephens , together xvith theaccompaning testimonial and also a purse of sovereigns xx-ith xvhich to purchase music . The instrument xvas opened by Mr . Turpin , xvho played a fantasia on a theme by Weber , arranged by the performer , after xvhich Mr . Laing returned thanks on behalf of his neicc ; and the fair recipient , xvho xx-as visibly affected , added " and I thank you one and all from the bottom of
my heart . Bro . Sullivan made a short speech disclaming any special praise and said that if any special praise xvas due , the president , thc'Hon . Treasurer , Mr . Hay , and Mr . Turpin must be alloxved to share xvith him . There xvas a large attendance of Miss Stephens' friends and admirers , among xvhom xvere Dr . aad Miss Dingley , Dr . and the
Misses Patti / ier , Mr . 13 . Olding , Al . L . S . B ., and Airs . Olding , Mr . and Mrs . Philip , Mr . Lowry , Mr . Theobald March , Mrs . Sullivan , and Mr . Hay . During the evening Mr . Turpin performed a " pastorale" by Guilmaut , an organ Sonata Adagio Finale by G . Morandi , and the " Hallelujah Chorus . " Dr . Dingley and Mr . J . R . Gray also played several selections , xvhich xvere xvarmly applauded .
Royal Order Of Scotland.
Royal Order of Scotland .
A Provincial Grand Lodge and Chapter of this order xvas held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , at one o'clock in the afternoon . Present : R . W . Bro . R . H . Hutchinson , Prov . G . M . ; V . W . Bros . J . Gibb Smith , D . P . G . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . D . P . G . M . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . D . P . G . M . and Prov . G . Treas . ; [ . F . Hoffgaard , Prov . G . S . W . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . ' Sec ; W . I . Thomson , Prov . " G . S . B .: T . C .
thorburn , Prov . G . Mar . ; W . Nicholl , Prov . G . Conductor ; . M . Bentley , Mus . Dir ., Prov . G . Org . ; J . D . Murray , j rpv . G . Guarder ; J . M . Kerr , Prov . G . Stxvd . ; Bros . Hugh Macintosh , Jas Wilson , C . S . Lane , P . P . G . S . B . ; Kobe . M . D . Smith , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . McKay , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . W . Weldon , P . P . G . Prelate ; W . J . Cunliffe , Ldxvards , Cairns , Jefferis , W . Jaffrey , and Sly , Recorder . The lodge xvas opened in due form , after xvliich a ballot
xvas tahen for Bro . Charles Letch Mason , Prov . G . Mark Mason of West Yorkshire , xvho xx'as declared duly elected . A poIogies xvere received from several officers and other Members of Grand Lodge and Chapter . The ceremony ° f advancement to the Degree of H . R . M . and promotion i ° . 'he R . S . Y . C . S . ' xvas rehearsed bv the Deoutv Prov . G .
Master and the Prov . G . Wardens , ably assisted by their old colleague , Bro . C . F . Matier , xvho xyas very cordially welcomed 011 his re-appearance amongst the brethren , his en gagcments having prevented his attending several of the recent meetings . Arrangements xvere made for holding 'he next meeting , and the Grand Lodge and Chapter xvas c 'osed in due form .
Ireland.
Ireland .
CENTENARY OF THE FIRST VOLUNTEER LODGE , No . 620 . This lodge has just celebrated its centenary by a grand banquet in the Freemasons' Hall , Dublin , at xvhich His Grace the Duke of Abercorn , the M . W . the Grand Master of Masons of Ireland , xvas present . His Grace arrived at 7 . 30 o ' clock p . m ., and at the request of Sir Robert William lackscn , C . B ., the W . M .,
presented to W . Bro . R . Davenport Crosthwaite , P . M ., LL . D ., an address , accompanied by a suit of Grand Officer ' s clothing , and a Past Grand Organist ' s jexvel , of great beauty , the clothing and jexvel having been especially manufactured and the jexvel designed by Bro . George Kenning . His Grace the M . W . the Grand Alaster congratulated Bro . Dr . Crosthwaite on his lodge making him such a handsome presentation , adding that it afforded him the greatest
pleasure to comply xvith the W . M . 's request to make the presentation to him . The lodge having adjourned to the banqueting hall and the loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the W . M . proposed "The Health of his Grace the M . W . G . M . " xvho replied expressing the great pleasure it afford him being present and that he knew thc brethren of the lodge were as good volunteers as heretofore and ready still loyally to do
their duty . His Grace the Al . W . G . M . then proposed "The Health of Sir Robert W . Jackson , C . B ., the W . M . of the lodge , " and made mention of his great military services and the number of campaigns in xvliich he had served . The W . M . |\ vas thereupon according to ancient custom saluted by the regimental march being played on the original drums belonging to the regiment . This honour xvas also offered to his grace the M . W . G . M . xvhen
retiring late in the evening . The lodge by the sanction of the Grand Lodge , xvears a special centenary jewel of great beauty , the design for xvhich xvas furnished by Bro . George Kenning . The lodge also uses as its jexvels the original officers' jewels procured at the formation of the lodge . An ode was xvritten by Bro . S . N . Elrington , one of the Past Masters of the lodge , especially for this centenary banquet .
1 he brethren of this lod ge have filled from time to time as Grand Ollicers every office in Grand Lodge , except that of Grand Master ; the R . W . Bro . John Foxvler having filled that of Deputy Grand Master from 1 S 14 to 1 S 25 , xvhen he become D . G . Secretary and Treasurer , xvhich ofiice he filled until his death on the 25 th January , 1 S 56 , having bean a subscribing member to the lodge for nearly 6 4 years . Bro . Oliver Miller , the first Master of the lodsre . xvas 26
years a subscribing member . R . W . Bro . Foxvler xvas initiated in the lodge by Bro . Oliver Miller on the 27 th February , 1792 , and died a subscribing member on 25 th January , 1856 , having been one for nearly 64 years . The R . W . Bro . Macsorley ( the Senior Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodgeof Ireland ) xvas initiated in the lodge by Bro . Foxvler on 4 th September , 1 S 3 S , and is still a subscribing member , and states he hopes to live to complete his half-century in
lSSS . _ This lodge has alxvays been noted for its loyalty and Masonic charity . Its members presented several loyal addresses to their Majesties King' George the Third , George the Fourth , William the Fourth , and her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . The lodge xvas formed by the officers of the Royal Dublin Volunteers First Regiment , its xvarrant being dated 4 th September , 17 S 3 . The
first meeting xvas held on the 13 th September , 17 S 3 , the lodge thus completing its centenary on the 13 th September last . By resolution of 21 st September , 17 S 3 , any brother appearing in lodge save in the full or undress uniform of the regiment xvas fined one British shilling . The Master and Wardens , as the officers of the .. lodge , attended for years in full regimental uniform in their places in Grand Lodge . Brethren appearing in uniform at Masonic
plays given for the benefit of the Female Masonic Orphan School and other Masonic Charities had certain privileges granted them . The 6 th December , 1 S 24 , appears to have been the last occasion on xvhich the lodge xvas specially ordered to appear in full uniform to attend a Masonic charity , the minute of that date being " Brethren , to be noticed specially , to attend in full uniform at the charity sermon to be preached at St . Andrexv's
Church on the 19 th , at eleven o'clock , for the Girls ' School . " On the 10 th January , 1 S 44 , the uniform xvas , by resolution , given up , and evening dress adopted . The lodge possesses the original rings and regimental colours , also txvo of the original drums belonging to the regiment . These drums often beat to arms during the rebellion of 1798 . The only occasion on xvhich they are noxv played is at the Master ' s installation on the lirst Wednesday of
January in each year , xvhen , as before mentioned , the Regimental March is played xvhen the W . M . 's health has been proposed . The absence of the shamrock from both the colours and drums is very remarkable , they being elaborately ornamented xvith roses , oak leaves , and thistles . The folloxving are the present officers of the lodge' Bros . Brigade-Surgeon Sir Robert W . Jackson , C . B ., W . M . ;
William H . iNeilson , LL . D ., S . W . ; Samuel R . Mason , M . D ., J . W . ; W . Davenport Crosthxvaite , LL . D ., P . M ., Senior P . G . Org ., Treas . and Sec . ; Surgeon-AIajor Wm . M . Harman , S . D . ; VV . Moffat-Wilson , J . D . ; James H . Neilson , P . M ., P . G . S . W . and Representative ofthe Grand Lodge of Egypt , & c , D . of C . ; Wm . Lindsay Beatty , P . M ., G . Org . ; and John J , Tatloxv , A . M ., LG .
Australia.
Australia .
THE VICTORIAN GRAND LODGE MOVEMENT . We learn that at a recent meeting of the Provincial Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . o , Irish Constitution , held at the Masonic Hall , Melbourne , the acting VV . M ., Bro . VV . E . VVoodd , in the chair , a notice of motion for the dissolution of the lodge and surrender of the xvarrant to the Grand Lodge authorities in Dublin xvas
xvithdraxvn . A resolution xvas passed correcting a statement appearing in the nexvspapers to the effect that a " duly accredited representative" of the lodge had attended the meeting for the formation of tbe so-called Grand Lod ^ e of Victoria , the lodge not being so represented ; and the same was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . After receiving resignations of certain members , and appointing ollicers to fill vacancies , the lodge xvas closed .
Worshipful Company Of Pattenmakers.
WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PATTENMAKERS .
A livery dinner of the above company xvas given on Friday last at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street . The Worshipful Master . Captain ) . A . Thornliill , F . R . G . S ., presided . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . George Lambert , F . S . A ., Upper Warden ; Captain C . W . Andrew . F . R . G . S .. Rpni- ^ r \\ i-. ^ , i «„ . n- 1 ? x \< \ t wuiiuiviiiwiiuLini /)
> - ; r ^ . . » ""'"» , ^ ,.., Past Alaster ; C . VV . Thompson , Past Master ; Richard Strong , J . P . ; C . F . Matier , T . J . Pulley , VV . H . Harris , Herbert Lambert , G . H . Busbridge , Henry F . Youlc , Clerk ; Major ! . Davies Sexvell , Joseph Lavender , F . R . I . B . A . ; George Kenning , and C . VV . Hudson . The following is the menu : —
Chablis . Oysters . Milk Punch . Turtle ( Thickand Clear ) . Sherry ( Amontillado ) . Turl > ? ' Lolistcr Sauce . Liebfraumilch . 1 ' ' - _ . ? . s"l <; s * XX hitcbait .
Perricr Jouet . Larks in Cases . Sxvcctbrcads . a la Louis XIV . Duetz ancl Gcldcrman . Haunches of Venison . Punch a la Romaine . Fillets of Hcefa la Richelieu . Chambcrtin . Tongues . Braised Turkey xvith Celery Sauce . Pheasants .
Aspic u la Mariniere . Nougat , ' t la Chanlillx-. S \ x-iss Meringues . Maudomc Jellies . Marline ? . Port ( 1847 ) . Charlotte Russe . Pine Apples en Couromie . French Pastry . Ice Pudding it la Mcttcrnicli . Chateau Margcaux . Frits de Parmesan au Diablo . Madeira . DESSERT .
A selection of vocal music xvas performed , under the direction of Miss Bclval , assisted by Miss Cockburn , Miss I Marian Weaver , Mr . Charles Chilley , and Air . J . T . Hutchinson .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . LEON KRETCHMAN , S . VV . 1 . 50 - ; . The neivs of the unexpected death of Bro . LeonAretchman , chosen to fill the S . W . ' s chair of the Emulation Lodge , No . 1505 , at the installation meeting last month , cast quite a gloom over a large section of the Masonic circle in Liverpool . The deceased xvas deservedly esteemed for his many amiable social qualities , his numerous Masonic excellencies , and for thc true charity xvhich at all times
distinguished him as a man and a Mason . He xvas present at the Masonic conversazione held at thc Masonic Hall on the 30 th ult ., but a fexv days afterxvards he xvas seized xvith alarming illness and died on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst . The funeral , which took place last Saturday at Kirkdale Cemetery , Liverpool , xvas very largely attended . There xvere present Professor Catenliouse , of the University of London ; Mr . Carlos von Kretchinan .
Dr . McGeagh , Alessrs . J . P . Chaloner . J . Dearden , Pugh , L . Hall , Faltin , Tiepel , Fernanty , T . Pugh , Bookncr , T . Nooney , Gardner , F . Richmond , J . Manning , VV . Banks , W . Wolfendcn , R . Thomas , C . Petty , W . Chamberlain , R . Jones , T . Jones , D . Taylor , L . Wall , S . Percival , VV . Jones , D . Crawford , J . Wheatley , J . j . Rayner , VV . j . Bishop , James Tod , Hewitt , J . " Lupton , Beckett , and Captain Hemmill . A large number of brethren
attended the funeral to show their respect for his memory . Among them xvere Bros . P . Thomas , W . AI . 1505 ; II . H . Smith , I . P . AL ; H . Coulson , P . M . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; VV . E . Ouayle , P . M . ; VV . Parry , J . W . ; VV . Foulkes , Secretary ; A . H . Hallxvood . J . D . ; J . Worthy , J . S . ; A . Alackenzie , VV . S . Banks , A . A . Peters , E . F . Lloyd , G . AIcGardner , Dr . J . A . Hendry , Dr . Walby , I . Mancor . 1 .
Loxvery , D . Crosby , VV . H . Ball , and A . Child , all of 1505 ; Bros . E . A . Robinson , P . P . G . S . D . Northumberland ; Lewis Peake , W . M . 1035 ; Squire Chapman , VV . M . IO ' 3 j W . P . Vines , WM . 1570 ; F . Laurenson , 10 SG ; and J . Baird , 1570 . The funeral service xvas read by Bro . the Rev . VV . H . Harpur , xvho also delivered an oration at the graveside .
BRO . THE REV . R . H . ATHERTON . On Saturday , the loth inst ., thc last token of respect to departed merit xvas paid to Bro . the Rev . R . II . Atherton , M-A ., S . W . and Chaplain of the Coborn Lodge , 1 S 04 ; P . S . of All Saints' Chapter , 171 G ; Vicar of St . Matthew ' s , Stepney ; Chaplain of the Coopers'Company , and Hon . Chaplain to the East London Hospital for Children . At the Church of St . Matthew there xxas a cel <> lir .-iti » n ,, f ( 1 , »
Holy Communion at 8 . 30 a . m ., hy the Rev . A . R . Goodacre , Vicar of St . Alark ' s , Camberwell . The lirst portion of the burial service xvas read in the above church , by the Rev . J . F . Kitto , M . A ., Rector of Stepney , and Rural Dean . Bro . Grout , Organist 17 iG , presided at thc organ , the church was densely crowded by members of the congregation and other friends , all of xvhom xvere attired in deep mourning . Amongst those present were the
folloxvinnbrethren of No . 1 S 04 : Bros . R . Logan , VV . M . elect ; F . I . Hunt , P . M . ; C . Tijou , Sec ; Wheatley , Stexvard ; and 11 . H . Parnell . Also Bros . Kennett , VV . M . 1716 ; I . K . Coleman , P . M . and P . Z . 171 G ; and J . House , I . P . M . and benbe N . 171 G . The coffin xvas covered xvith floral wreaths and crosses , amongst xvhich xvas a large xvreath of camelias and other white floxvers , supporting a double trianele of
violets , the olfenng of the Coburn Lodge . The body was interred in Highgate Cemetery , where the concluding portion of the service xvas intoned by the Rev . W . Doune , ALA ., Rector of Limehouse . The service here xvas choral , the choir of St . Alark ' s , Camberxvell , assisting . The Craft was represented at the grave by Bros . House , Coleman , Tijou , and Wheatley , who , at the conclusion of the service , strewed sprigs of acacia upon the coffin .
Another Cure of Bad Throat , Cough , K-c . ( this -Met ) , bv Du . LOCOCKs PULMONIC WAFERS . —From Mr . Heron , : , High-street , IJelfast : " I am subject to inflammation of tbe tliroat , and sinter greatly in cold xvealher from a coiigb . Hit . ]_ , „ „ , - K ' s XV . XIEHS reliercd Ihe cough , allayed Ihe inflammation , ami gave me else at once . ' Asthma , Consumption , Droncbiiis , Cold-, r „„ .: liS SI ,,, rlne-s of IJrcath , Phlegm , Pains in the Cln . st . and Klieutiiatisiii are iustaixtlv re . ievcd and rapidly cured In- the XX ' afers , xvhidi t . ist- pleasant Iv " . bold at is . ijd ., 2 s , jd ., . . s . id ., and us . per box bv all OnugUi ' s . —[ Auvr . ] ' * "
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Firework Display At The Institution For Boys, Wood Green.
FIREWORK DISPLAY AT THE INSTITUTION FOR BOYS , WOOD GREEN .
By the exceeding kindness and generosity of Bro . James Pair ., the celebrated pyrotechnist , the boys of the Royal Masonic Institntion xvere afforded a rare and most unusual treat in the grounds of the Institution on Friday night , the p th inst ., on the occasion of the celebration of the fortysecond birthday of our xvorthy and beloved Grand Master ,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . Bro . Pain having previously expressed a xvish to the esteemed Secretary of the Institution to give the boys of the School a treat , Bro . Binckes immediately accepted the kind offer , and in accordance a truly magnificent display of firexx'orks , including many setpieces , splendid rockets , and shells , for the manufacture and colours of xvhich Bro . Pain is so justly celebrated , took
place in the field at the back of the playground , concluding xvith a really beautiful device in purple , crimson , blue , and gold , bringing out in magnificent relief the xvords "God bless our Grand Master , " xvhich xvas fired amidst the most deafening and enthusiastic cheers , the band of the boys playing at the same time " God bless the Prince of VVales . " We must not omit to state that our good Bro . Pain came
down expressly to Wood Green to superintend the firing of this grand display , in addition to xvhich he ^ generously furnished the elder boys xvith a large supply of squibs and crackers , which gave much delight and caused great amusement not only to our young friends , but to numerous friends of the Institution , amongst xvhom xve noticed the head master ( the Rev . Dr . Morris ) , Bro . Binckes , the Misses Binckes
and party , Bro . Dr . Hall and friend , Bro . Loxv , Bro . Hogard and Mrs . Hogard , Uro . H . S . Goodall , Mrs . and Miss Edith Goodall , Mrs ., Miss , and Master Matier , Mrs . John Constable . The boys gave three hearty cheers for H . R . H . the Grand Master , three also for Bro . Pain , and the entertainment concluded by the band playing "God save the Queen , " about nine o ' clock .
Presentation To Miss Berrie Stephens.
PRESENTATION TO MISS BERRIE STEPHENS .
On Saturday , the ioth inst ., Miss Berrie Stephens , to xvhom thc Masonic Benevolent Institution has been indebted on more than one occasion for gratuitous musical services generously given for the gratification of the inmates of the Institution at Croydon , received a gratifying token of the high estimation in xvliich she is held by her
friends , not only on account of her xvell knoxvn ability as a concert singer , but for the courage and perseverance xvith xvhich she has pursued her studies , and steadily laid the foundation of a successful p rofessional career . On . Saturday last the friends of Miss Berrie Stephens met at the young lady ' s musical studio , 134 , Downham-road , for the purpose of presenting to her a handsome chamber organ , constructed by Eustace Ingram , of Eden-grove , Holloxvay ,
from designs by H . Turpin . The instrument is of considerable size , being Oft . 6 in . xvide , and 3 ft . Gin . in depth , and is of the value of 200 guineas . The organ xvas presented by the Rev . J . W . Home , Vicar of St . James ' s , Islington , at xvhich church Miss Stephens holds the position of organist , in the name of the committee , of which he xvas _ president , on behalf of her many friends and admirers , including not a fexv of her pupils . Thev
xvished , he said , to mark their friendly appreciation of the pluck and perseverence of Miss Stephens , and hoped that as she struck the chords of the organ she xvould ever remember the cords of friendship that had prompted the gift . The real credit of this presentation xvas due to the Hon . Sec , Bro . Sullivan , and Mr . E . H . Turpin , the Hon . Sec . and Fellow of the College of Organists , under xvhose supervision thc organ had been
built . He had great pleasure in handing it over to Miss Berrie Stephens , together xvith theaccompaning testimonial and also a purse of sovereigns xx-ith xvhich to purchase music . The instrument xvas opened by Mr . Turpin , xvho played a fantasia on a theme by Weber , arranged by the performer , after xvhich Mr . Laing returned thanks on behalf of his neicc ; and the fair recipient , xvho xx-as visibly affected , added " and I thank you one and all from the bottom of
my heart . Bro . Sullivan made a short speech disclaming any special praise and said that if any special praise xvas due , the president , thc'Hon . Treasurer , Mr . Hay , and Mr . Turpin must be alloxved to share xvith him . There xvas a large attendance of Miss Stephens' friends and admirers , among xvhom xvere Dr . aad Miss Dingley , Dr . and the
Misses Patti / ier , Mr . 13 . Olding , Al . L . S . B ., and Airs . Olding , Mr . and Mrs . Philip , Mr . Lowry , Mr . Theobald March , Mrs . Sullivan , and Mr . Hay . During the evening Mr . Turpin performed a " pastorale" by Guilmaut , an organ Sonata Adagio Finale by G . Morandi , and the " Hallelujah Chorus . " Dr . Dingley and Mr . J . R . Gray also played several selections , xvhich xvere xvarmly applauded .
Royal Order Of Scotland.
Royal Order of Scotland .
A Provincial Grand Lodge and Chapter of this order xvas held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , at one o'clock in the afternoon . Present : R . W . Bro . R . H . Hutchinson , Prov . G . M . ; V . W . Bros . J . Gibb Smith , D . P . G . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . D . P . G . M . ; G . P . Brockbank , P . D . P . G . M . and Prov . G . Treas . ; [ . F . Hoffgaard , Prov . G . S . W . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . ' Sec ; W . I . Thomson , Prov . " G . S . B .: T . C .
thorburn , Prov . G . Mar . ; W . Nicholl , Prov . G . Conductor ; . M . Bentley , Mus . Dir ., Prov . G . Org . ; J . D . Murray , j rpv . G . Guarder ; J . M . Kerr , Prov . G . Stxvd . ; Bros . Hugh Macintosh , Jas Wilson , C . S . Lane , P . P . G . S . B . ; Kobe . M . D . Smith , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . McKay , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . W . Weldon , P . P . G . Prelate ; W . J . Cunliffe , Ldxvards , Cairns , Jefferis , W . Jaffrey , and Sly , Recorder . The lodge xvas opened in due form , after xvliich a ballot
xvas tahen for Bro . Charles Letch Mason , Prov . G . Mark Mason of West Yorkshire , xvho xx'as declared duly elected . A poIogies xvere received from several officers and other Members of Grand Lodge and Chapter . The ceremony ° f advancement to the Degree of H . R . M . and promotion i ° . 'he R . S . Y . C . S . ' xvas rehearsed bv the Deoutv Prov . G .
Master and the Prov . G . Wardens , ably assisted by their old colleague , Bro . C . F . Matier , xvho xyas very cordially welcomed 011 his re-appearance amongst the brethren , his en gagcments having prevented his attending several of the recent meetings . Arrangements xvere made for holding 'he next meeting , and the Grand Lodge and Chapter xvas c 'osed in due form .
Ireland.
Ireland .
CENTENARY OF THE FIRST VOLUNTEER LODGE , No . 620 . This lodge has just celebrated its centenary by a grand banquet in the Freemasons' Hall , Dublin , at xvhich His Grace the Duke of Abercorn , the M . W . the Grand Master of Masons of Ireland , xvas present . His Grace arrived at 7 . 30 o ' clock p . m ., and at the request of Sir Robert William lackscn , C . B ., the W . M .,
presented to W . Bro . R . Davenport Crosthwaite , P . M ., LL . D ., an address , accompanied by a suit of Grand Officer ' s clothing , and a Past Grand Organist ' s jexvel , of great beauty , the clothing and jexvel having been especially manufactured and the jexvel designed by Bro . George Kenning . His Grace the M . W . the Grand Alaster congratulated Bro . Dr . Crosthwaite on his lodge making him such a handsome presentation , adding that it afforded him the greatest
pleasure to comply xvith the W . M . 's request to make the presentation to him . The lodge having adjourned to the banqueting hall and the loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the W . M . proposed "The Health of his Grace the M . W . G . M . " xvho replied expressing the great pleasure it afford him being present and that he knew thc brethren of the lodge were as good volunteers as heretofore and ready still loyally to do
their duty . His Grace the Al . W . G . M . then proposed "The Health of Sir Robert W . Jackson , C . B ., the W . M . of the lodge , " and made mention of his great military services and the number of campaigns in xvliich he had served . The W . M . |\ vas thereupon according to ancient custom saluted by the regimental march being played on the original drums belonging to the regiment . This honour xvas also offered to his grace the M . W . G . M . xvhen
retiring late in the evening . The lodge by the sanction of the Grand Lodge , xvears a special centenary jewel of great beauty , the design for xvhich xvas furnished by Bro . George Kenning . The lodge also uses as its jexvels the original officers' jewels procured at the formation of the lodge . An ode was xvritten by Bro . S . N . Elrington , one of the Past Masters of the lodge , especially for this centenary banquet .
1 he brethren of this lod ge have filled from time to time as Grand Ollicers every office in Grand Lodge , except that of Grand Master ; the R . W . Bro . John Foxvler having filled that of Deputy Grand Master from 1 S 14 to 1 S 25 , xvhen he become D . G . Secretary and Treasurer , xvhich ofiice he filled until his death on the 25 th January , 1 S 56 , having bean a subscribing member to the lodge for nearly 6 4 years . Bro . Oliver Miller , the first Master of the lodsre . xvas 26
years a subscribing member . R . W . Bro . Foxvler xvas initiated in the lodge by Bro . Oliver Miller on the 27 th February , 1792 , and died a subscribing member on 25 th January , 1856 , having been one for nearly 64 years . The R . W . Bro . Macsorley ( the Senior Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodgeof Ireland ) xvas initiated in the lodge by Bro . Foxvler on 4 th September , 1 S 3 S , and is still a subscribing member , and states he hopes to live to complete his half-century in
lSSS . _ This lodge has alxvays been noted for its loyalty and Masonic charity . Its members presented several loyal addresses to their Majesties King' George the Third , George the Fourth , William the Fourth , and her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . The lodge xvas formed by the officers of the Royal Dublin Volunteers First Regiment , its xvarrant being dated 4 th September , 17 S 3 . The
first meeting xvas held on the 13 th September , 17 S 3 , the lodge thus completing its centenary on the 13 th September last . By resolution of 21 st September , 17 S 3 , any brother appearing in lodge save in the full or undress uniform of the regiment xvas fined one British shilling . The Master and Wardens , as the officers of the .. lodge , attended for years in full regimental uniform in their places in Grand Lodge . Brethren appearing in uniform at Masonic
plays given for the benefit of the Female Masonic Orphan School and other Masonic Charities had certain privileges granted them . The 6 th December , 1 S 24 , appears to have been the last occasion on xvhich the lodge xvas specially ordered to appear in full uniform to attend a Masonic charity , the minute of that date being " Brethren , to be noticed specially , to attend in full uniform at the charity sermon to be preached at St . Andrexv's
Church on the 19 th , at eleven o'clock , for the Girls ' School . " On the 10 th January , 1 S 44 , the uniform xvas , by resolution , given up , and evening dress adopted . The lodge possesses the original rings and regimental colours , also txvo of the original drums belonging to the regiment . These drums often beat to arms during the rebellion of 1798 . The only occasion on xvhich they are noxv played is at the Master ' s installation on the lirst Wednesday of
January in each year , xvhen , as before mentioned , the Regimental March is played xvhen the W . M . 's health has been proposed . The absence of the shamrock from both the colours and drums is very remarkable , they being elaborately ornamented xvith roses , oak leaves , and thistles . The folloxving are the present officers of the lodge' Bros . Brigade-Surgeon Sir Robert W . Jackson , C . B ., W . M . ;
William H . iNeilson , LL . D ., S . W . ; Samuel R . Mason , M . D ., J . W . ; W . Davenport Crosthxvaite , LL . D ., P . M ., Senior P . G . Org ., Treas . and Sec . ; Surgeon-AIajor Wm . M . Harman , S . D . ; VV . Moffat-Wilson , J . D . ; James H . Neilson , P . M ., P . G . S . W . and Representative ofthe Grand Lodge of Egypt , & c , D . of C . ; Wm . Lindsay Beatty , P . M ., G . Org . ; and John J , Tatloxv , A . M ., LG .
Australia.
Australia .
THE VICTORIAN GRAND LODGE MOVEMENT . We learn that at a recent meeting of the Provincial Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . o , Irish Constitution , held at the Masonic Hall , Melbourne , the acting VV . M ., Bro . VV . E . VVoodd , in the chair , a notice of motion for the dissolution of the lodge and surrender of the xvarrant to the Grand Lodge authorities in Dublin xvas
xvithdraxvn . A resolution xvas passed correcting a statement appearing in the nexvspapers to the effect that a " duly accredited representative" of the lodge had attended the meeting for the formation of tbe so-called Grand Lod ^ e of Victoria , the lodge not being so represented ; and the same was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . After receiving resignations of certain members , and appointing ollicers to fill vacancies , the lodge xvas closed .
Worshipful Company Of Pattenmakers.
WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PATTENMAKERS .
A livery dinner of the above company xvas given on Friday last at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street . The Worshipful Master . Captain ) . A . Thornliill , F . R . G . S ., presided . Amongst those present we noticed Bros . George Lambert , F . S . A ., Upper Warden ; Captain C . W . Andrew . F . R . G . S .. Rpni- ^ r \\ i-. ^ , i «„ . n- 1 ? x \< \ t wuiiuiviiiwiiuLini /)
> - ; r ^ . . » ""'"» , ^ ,.., Past Alaster ; C . VV . Thompson , Past Master ; Richard Strong , J . P . ; C . F . Matier , T . J . Pulley , VV . H . Harris , Herbert Lambert , G . H . Busbridge , Henry F . Youlc , Clerk ; Major ! . Davies Sexvell , Joseph Lavender , F . R . I . B . A . ; George Kenning , and C . VV . Hudson . The following is the menu : —
Chablis . Oysters . Milk Punch . Turtle ( Thickand Clear ) . Sherry ( Amontillado ) . Turl > ? ' Lolistcr Sauce . Liebfraumilch . 1 ' ' - _ . ? . s"l <; s * XX hitcbait .
Perricr Jouet . Larks in Cases . Sxvcctbrcads . a la Louis XIV . Duetz ancl Gcldcrman . Haunches of Venison . Punch a la Romaine . Fillets of Hcefa la Richelieu . Chambcrtin . Tongues . Braised Turkey xvith Celery Sauce . Pheasants .
Aspic u la Mariniere . Nougat , ' t la Chanlillx-. S \ x-iss Meringues . Maudomc Jellies . Marline ? . Port ( 1847 ) . Charlotte Russe . Pine Apples en Couromie . French Pastry . Ice Pudding it la Mcttcrnicli . Chateau Margcaux . Frits de Parmesan au Diablo . Madeira . DESSERT .
A selection of vocal music xvas performed , under the direction of Miss Bclval , assisted by Miss Cockburn , Miss I Marian Weaver , Mr . Charles Chilley , and Air . J . T . Hutchinson .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . LEON KRETCHMAN , S . VV . 1 . 50 - ; . The neivs of the unexpected death of Bro . LeonAretchman , chosen to fill the S . W . ' s chair of the Emulation Lodge , No . 1505 , at the installation meeting last month , cast quite a gloom over a large section of the Masonic circle in Liverpool . The deceased xvas deservedly esteemed for his many amiable social qualities , his numerous Masonic excellencies , and for thc true charity xvhich at all times
distinguished him as a man and a Mason . He xvas present at the Masonic conversazione held at thc Masonic Hall on the 30 th ult ., but a fexv days afterxvards he xvas seized xvith alarming illness and died on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst . The funeral , which took place last Saturday at Kirkdale Cemetery , Liverpool , xvas very largely attended . There xvere present Professor Catenliouse , of the University of London ; Mr . Carlos von Kretchinan .
Dr . McGeagh , Alessrs . J . P . Chaloner . J . Dearden , Pugh , L . Hall , Faltin , Tiepel , Fernanty , T . Pugh , Bookncr , T . Nooney , Gardner , F . Richmond , J . Manning , VV . Banks , W . Wolfendcn , R . Thomas , C . Petty , W . Chamberlain , R . Jones , T . Jones , D . Taylor , L . Wall , S . Percival , VV . Jones , D . Crawford , J . Wheatley , J . j . Rayner , VV . j . Bishop , James Tod , Hewitt , J . " Lupton , Beckett , and Captain Hemmill . A large number of brethren
attended the funeral to show their respect for his memory . Among them xvere Bros . P . Thomas , W . AI . 1505 ; II . H . Smith , I . P . AL ; H . Coulson , P . M . ; J . Hocken , P . M . ; VV . E . Ouayle , P . M . ; VV . Parry , J . W . ; VV . Foulkes , Secretary ; A . H . Hallxvood . J . D . ; J . Worthy , J . S . ; A . Alackenzie , VV . S . Banks , A . A . Peters , E . F . Lloyd , G . AIcGardner , Dr . J . A . Hendry , Dr . Walby , I . Mancor . 1 .
Loxvery , D . Crosby , VV . H . Ball , and A . Child , all of 1505 ; Bros . E . A . Robinson , P . P . G . S . D . Northumberland ; Lewis Peake , W . M . 1035 ; Squire Chapman , VV . M . IO ' 3 j W . P . Vines , WM . 1570 ; F . Laurenson , 10 SG ; and J . Baird , 1570 . The funeral service xvas read by Bro . the Rev . VV . H . Harpur , xvho also delivered an oration at the graveside .
BRO . THE REV . R . H . ATHERTON . On Saturday , the loth inst ., thc last token of respect to departed merit xvas paid to Bro . the Rev . R . II . Atherton , M-A ., S . W . and Chaplain of the Coborn Lodge , 1 S 04 ; P . S . of All Saints' Chapter , 171 G ; Vicar of St . Matthew ' s , Stepney ; Chaplain of the Coopers'Company , and Hon . Chaplain to the East London Hospital for Children . At the Church of St . Matthew there xxas a cel <> lir .-iti » n ,, f ( 1 , »
Holy Communion at 8 . 30 a . m ., hy the Rev . A . R . Goodacre , Vicar of St . Alark ' s , Camberwell . The lirst portion of the burial service xvas read in the above church , by the Rev . J . F . Kitto , M . A ., Rector of Stepney , and Rural Dean . Bro . Grout , Organist 17 iG , presided at thc organ , the church was densely crowded by members of the congregation and other friends , all of xvhom xvere attired in deep mourning . Amongst those present were the
folloxvinnbrethren of No . 1 S 04 : Bros . R . Logan , VV . M . elect ; F . I . Hunt , P . M . ; C . Tijou , Sec ; Wheatley , Stexvard ; and 11 . H . Parnell . Also Bros . Kennett , VV . M . 1716 ; I . K . Coleman , P . M . and P . Z . 171 G ; and J . House , I . P . M . and benbe N . 171 G . The coffin xvas covered xvith floral wreaths and crosses , amongst xvhich xvas a large xvreath of camelias and other white floxvers , supporting a double trianele of
violets , the olfenng of the Coburn Lodge . The body was interred in Highgate Cemetery , where the concluding portion of the service xvas intoned by the Rev . W . Doune , ALA ., Rector of Limehouse . The service here xvas choral , the choir of St . Alark ' s , Camberxvell , assisting . The Craft was represented at the grave by Bros . House , Coleman , Tijou , and Wheatley , who , at the conclusion of the service , strewed sprigs of acacia upon the coffin .
Another Cure of Bad Throat , Cough , K-c . ( this -Met ) , bv Du . LOCOCKs PULMONIC WAFERS . —From Mr . Heron , : , High-street , IJelfast : " I am subject to inflammation of tbe tliroat , and sinter greatly in cold xvealher from a coiigb . Hit . ]_ , „ „ , - K ' s XV . XIEHS reliercd Ihe cough , allayed Ihe inflammation , ami gave me else at once . ' Asthma , Consumption , Droncbiiis , Cold-, r „„ .: liS SI ,,, rlne-s of IJrcath , Phlegm , Pains in the Cln . st . and Klieutiiatisiii are iustaixtlv re . ievcd and rapidly cured In- the XX ' afers , xvhidi t . ist- pleasant Iv " . bold at is . ijd ., 2 s , jd ., . . s . id ., and us . per box bv all OnugUi ' s . —[ Auvr . ] ' * "