Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

T . R . H . THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OV WALES spent Sunday last at Lockinge House , near Wantage , as the guests of Bro . Lord and Lady Wantage , and their Royal Highnesses returned to town on Monday . THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE has kindly consented to open the flower show and award the prizes in connection with the Children's Geranium Club at Cambridge House , Camberwell , on Monday , the nth July .

WE ARE desred to state that on the occasion of Bro . tae Lord Mayor ' s dinner to the officers of her Majesty's Navy , on Wednesday , the 29 'h inst ., at which the First Lord of the Admiralty will be present , full dress will be worn by the officjrs attending . THE "HOUSE PARTY" for Ascot , at Cumberland Lodge , included H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , his Highness Prince Christian Victor , Lady Jeune and Miss

Stanley , Miss Minsie Cochrane , Miss Emily Loch , Col . Douglas Dawson , Lieut .-Col . Grierson , Capt . Henniker , and Col . the Hon . Charles Eliot ( in waiting ) . BRO . THE DUKE OF PORTLAND , Master of the Horse , who recently underwent a somewhat serious operation , has arrived at Welbeck Abbey , where he will remain for a few weeks . Although his Grace is making good progress towards recovery , he was unable to attend in his official capacity the State procession at Ascot on Tuesda -.

PARIS EXHIBITION OF 1900 . —The Royal Commission are now prepared to circulate information respecting the exhibition . The classification and rules for exhibitors , together with forms of application for space , can be obtained by applying to the secretary of the Royal Commission , Paris Exhibition , igoo , St . Stephen ' s House ' Westminster , S . W .

PRI . NCFSS HENRY OK PRUSSIA will conclude to-day ( Friday ) her visit to the Queen at Balmoral , andIkavejfor Lcndon , accompanied by her two children and the members of her suite . Reaching Euston to-morrow ( Saturday ) morning , the party will proceed to Buckingham Palace , where they will stay till Monday , when they commence the return journey to Germany .

AMONG THOSE who have accepted the invitation of the Treasurer ( Master Lewis Coward ) and the Benchers of Gray ' s Inn to dine on Wednesday , the 22 nd instant , are H . R . H . Prince Christian , the Duke of Richmond and Gordon , the Earl of Coventry , Ihe Earl of Morley , and the Earl of Camperdown . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught will dine with his brother benchers on the same evening .

ON WEDNESDAY , the 22 nd instant , the Duke of Connaught will unveil the Albert Memorial window in the Collegiate Church of St . Saviour , Southwark , which has recently been restored ; ^ Gooo is required immediately to discharge the liabilities of the restoration committee , towards which £ iSoo is guaranteed , with the promise of an additional Xiooo if the balance (/ . 4200 ) is speedily subscribed .

ON TUESDAY the Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman Davies , M . P ,, entertained at luncheon , at the Mansion House , Herr Backer , the Burgomaster of Cologne , Her Dittmann , the Burgomaster of | Bremen , and a number of the members of the municipalities of those cities who arc now visiting the Metropolis for the investigation of certain sanitary and hygienic matters in which they are seeking information .

ON SATURDAY afternoon last Princess Christian distributed the medals and certificates to the students of the National Health Society , at Grosvenor House . I'he chair was occupied by the Duke of Westminster , who was accompanied by the Duchess of Westminster , and there was a crowded attendance . The Piincess , having distributed lhe medals and certificates , was presented with a handsome bouquet by Master Christian Duckworth .

THE DUKE OK CAMBRIDGE , during his visit to thc Marquis of Londonderry at Wynyard Park , will , on Saturday , August 27 th , be present at the annual inspection and review of the 2 nd Durham ( Seaham Harbour ) Artillery Volunteers , ot which regiment I-ord Londonderry is Colonel . His Royal Highness will , on the same day , take part in the opening ceremony of the Durham Agricultural Society's Horse Show .

LORD DAVEY , the Treasurer , and the Benchers of Lincoln ' s Inn entertained at dinner on Tuesday evening , being "Grand Day " cf Trinity Term , the Right Hon . Viscount Knutsford , Lord Lingen , Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal , Sir Richard Couch , Lord Justice Collins , Mr . Justice North , Mr . Justice Darling , Sir Godfrey Lushington , Sir David Tennant ( Agent-General Cape of Good Hope ) , and the Rev . Dr . Wace . Mr . Chamberlain , M . P ., had accepted an [ invitation to be present , but was prevented from attending at the last moment .

AN ENTERTAINMENT in aid of the Westminster Building Accident Fund for the relief of the widows and orphans left destitute by the recent calamity was held at the Westminster Town llall on Wednesday . The artists assisting included Madame Antoinette Sterling , Miss Mary Rorke , Miss Florence Terry , Miss Mabel Love , Miss Aileen D'Orme , Miss Beatrice Ferrar , Miss Mildred Baker , Miss Gertrude Macaulay , Miss de Lacy , Mr . Dan Leno , Mr . Hayden Collin , Mr . Courtice Pounds , Mr . Maurice Farkoa , Mr . Jones I lewson , and the Westminster Glee Singers . The hall was crowded with an appreciative audience , and a substantial sum was realised .

SUNDAY LAST , being Hospital Sunday , the Lord Mayor , Sheriffs , Aldermen , and Commoners of the City of London , with the Lord Chancellor ( Bro . the Earl of Halsbury ) , Sir Francis Jeune , Lord Justice Rigby , Mr . Justice Kckewich , Mr . Justice faarnes , Mr . Justice Ridley , Mr . Justice Bigham , and Mr . Justice Phillimore , attended the afternoon service at St . Paul ' s Cathedral , in accordance with custom , wearing their robes of office . Each carried a boucjuet , presented by the Keeper of Guildhall . 'I'he sermon was preached by the newly-consecrated Bishop of Stepney ( the Right Rev . Winnington Ingram ) . Collections were made in all places of worship throughout London .

FOUNDLINGS' DAY in the noble institution in Guildford-street founded by Captain Coram was honoured by the presence at morning service of the Duke of Cambridg e altended by Col . FitzGeorge , Bio . Christopher Sykes , and Bro . General Sir Reginald and Lady Gipps . There are now 350 boys and gills in the institution , and altogether 520 children are maintained by the charity , 170 of the more delicate being placed under

medical supervrion in cottages in the neighbourhood of Addlestone and Tonbridge , The Lord Primate of Ireland preached the sermon . Afterwards his Royal Highness presented purses , each containing five guineas , to id young people brought up in the hospital upon their attaining their majority . Several were soldiers , others clerks , and the girls were moslly servants .

THE DUCHESS OK ALBANY , after lunching with Bro . the Lord Mayor ami Lady Mayoress at the Mansion House on Monday , presided over a well-attended meeting of tVe Deptford Fund . Bro . Sir Robert and Lady Collins were in attendance , and among those present were Viscountess Maitland , Lady Jane Tajlor , Lady Faudel-Phillips and Miss Faudtl Phillips , Lady Florence Pelham-Clinton , and Lady Darling . . Mr . A . H . Tarleton , Chaiiman of the Executive Committee , moved the adoption of the report , and on seconding , Lord Belhaven and Stcnton , Chairman of the Finance Committee , gave some interesting details concerning the new building , the cost of which is likely to be about Xi-l . oco . Great preparations are being made in honourof H . R . H . the Prince of Wiles ' s

visit . CYCLE RACE FOR THE CAKWARIJI . VK Cur . —The annual race , promoted by the Anerley Bicycle Club , for the historic Carwardine Cup takes place on the Crystal Palace track to-morrow ( Saturday ) at ; , p . m . The race was oiiginally run as a 24-hours' competition for unlicensed riders and won by C . Fontaine , but owing to thc action of the N . C . L ' . in stopping races for this class of men , the distance has been altered to 100 miles for amateurs , the winners being D . Frost in i . s \/) and A . H . Harris

in 1 S 97 . Probably , of all the century races there has been more competition for this cup than any othi _ r , owing , perhaps , to its enonmus value , , 50 ° guineas , which is , we believe , the highest valued prize ever offercl for a cycle competition . The am jtint of interest shown by riders in this year ' s race can best lie proved by the number of entries ( including thc two previous winners , Frost ami Hanis ) being so great that it is quite

impossible to start them all in one race , so only 20 picked riders will start , and as each rider is now allowed by the N . C . L ' . to have six tandems for pace-making , the race should be to the spectators very exciting and interesting , and a great crowd is expected to be present . The Crystal Palace is one of those places which differ greatly from the ordinary tracks of London , because after the race is over there is still plenty lo see and do , particularly the new ballet and cafe chantant , besides a host of other amusements .

Masonic And General Tidings.

THE SECOND State concert will take place on Monday , the 20 th inst ., at Buckingham Palace . THE EARL AND COUNTESS OF YARBOROUGH have left , town for Ems , for the benefit of Lady Yarborough's health . THE MERCHANTTAYLORS COMPANY have contributed £ 1000 to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund , and promised to give alike sum annually during the next two years .

MANY CONGRATULATIONS were offered on Tuesday to that gallant sailor Bro . the Hon . Sir Henry Keppel , G . C . B ., Admiral of the Fleet , who entered on the 90 th year on that day . Sir Henry , who is hale and hearty for his age , joined the fleet in 1 S 22 , when tunets and armour plates were unknown . He is not the father of the fleet , as there are at least two officers who are his seniors . Sir Henry , who retired in 1879 , ' exceedingly popular wherever he goes—in clubs and in country houses—and is now busy preparing his memoirs .

ACCORDING TO latest arrangements , her Majesty will hold a Council a day or two after her return to Windsor , on Wednesday of next week . The Queen will visit Aidershot early next month for the purpose of holding a review of the troops in the camp on Laffan ' s Plain before the Duke of Connaught relinquishes his command there , and T . R . H . the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal family are expected to be present . Her Majesty will come to London for a couple of hours in the afternoon on a day not yet fixed in order to lay the foundation stone of the new building of the South Kensington Museum .

THE DUCHESS OF YORK crossed from Portsmouth to Haslar on Tuesday , accompanied by Prince Edward ofJYork , and witnessed an interesting parade of 400 boys from the training ship St . Vincent , who were drawn up under Lieutenant Barber , in the absence of Commander Fisher through indisposition . The boys went through a picturesque display of physical drill . Her Royal Highness also visited the golf links and the Admiralty F . xperimental Workshops before returning to Portsmouth . T . R . H . the Prince and Princess of Wales have given their patronage to the annual regatta of the Roval Portsmouth Corinthian Club .

THE MARCHIONESS OF LONDONDERRY presided , on Saturday last , at a meeting of the London General Committee of the Irish Industries Association , held at Londonderry House . There was a large attendance , those present including the Marchioness of Dufferin , the Marchioness of Lansdovne , Earl and Countess Mayo , Ciuntess Cid _> - gan , Countess of Gainsborough , Countess of Lucan , Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , Lord and

Lady O'Neill , Lord and Lady Duncannon , Lord ani Lady Ulriek Bro _ vn , Lady Pontifex , Lady Morris , the Hon . Lady Ridley and others . The report was read . and showed a record profit on the sales . Bro . Lord Arthur Hill said that the autumnal sale would be held at Liverpool , and that the Princess Christian had promised to open the exhibition early in December . Many distinguished ladies have offered to take stalls .

O N SATURDAY morning last the Duchess of York , accompanied by Prince Edward , proceeded from Admiralty House , Portsmouth , where she is the guest of Admiral Sir Michael and Lady Culme-Seymour , and visited the first-class cruiser which has been commissioned by the Duke for naval mamcuvres , and is now completing for sea . Subsequently the Duke and Duchess went out of harbour to witness a race for craft of the Solent No . 1 design class , this being one of half a dozen events on ths cud for the opening regatta of the season of the Royal Portsmouth Corinthiin Yicht Club . Eleven yachts started over a 12-mile course , and in the result the Eileen ( Capt . the Hon . A . G . Grenville and Mr . B . Fitzgerald ) was only usees , ahead of the Volage , which was steered by its owner , Admiral Sir M . Culme-Seymour .

As PRESIDENT OF the Royal Photographic Society , Bro . the . Karl of Crawford invited its members to an enjoyable soiree on Tuesday at the Grafton Galleries , where he is exhibiting to the Bibliographical Society , of which also he is the head , his marvellous collection of manuscripts and specimens of metal and ivory book covers . A very large company assembled in response , and inspected with keen delight such treasures as Wycliffe ' s version of the Gospels , in manuscript , on vellum , presented by Francis

Newport , who had down Irom the Marian persecutions , to Queen El zibeth , with his letter begging her acceptance ; a book of recipes by the master cook of Richard ll ., and a beautifully illuminated manuscript of Lydgate's " Siege of Troy . " The Oriental manuscripts , also form a very interesting section . The coverings include work as ancient as the 10 th and nth centuries , and are extremely beautiful in their carving and enrichment of jewels .

OWING TO THE indifferent state of Mr . William Gillette ' s heilth a short rest before resuming his American engagements in August is absolutely nec ; ssiry , his season , therefore , with Mr . Brickwell at the Garrick Theatre will terminate after the performance of " Too much Johnson " on Tuesday evening , the 2 . S : h inst . On the following evening , VVednesday , the 29 th inst ., will be presented " Sue " the play by Messrs . Bret Harte and T . Edgar Pemberton , adapted from Mr . Harte ' s story " The Judgment of Bolinas Plain , " which was produced with such conspicuous success on Fridiv a'ternoon last at

the Garrick Theatre . Following on "Sue" will be "Tresa" by Mr . George Pleydell Bancroft which was so successfully produced at Camberwell and Birmingham by Mr . Albert Mayer , and for which the original cast have been engaged , including Mr . Arthur Bouchier and Miss Violet Vanbrugh . Mr . Leo Trevor ' s play which was lately copyrighted under the total of " Brother Officers" and for which a powerful company have already been engaged will succeed " Tresa" whenever it is found necessary to withdraw that play .

THE ANNUAL REPORT of the British Homes Investment Corporation , Limitedpublished in last week's issue—impresses one by the progress made , the work having been worthily rewarded by signal improvement in the already ample resources of its constitution , and the increase in the volume of new business , shows a gratifying development all round , and bears stoking testimony to thc growing confidence of the public in the successful operations of the company . The Life Assurance Department was started in October , 1 S 97 , and thc statutory deposit of £ 20 , 000 duly lodged with the High Court

of Justice , required by the Life Assurance Acts , all the arrangements having been satisfactorily completed , the business of the Investment Corporation was merged into the Assurance Corporation . It can now fill an enlarged sphere of operations , while the combination of thc two businesses , under one management and with the same trained agency forces at work in all parts of the United Kingdom , will lead to the continued

growth and profitable expansion of the Corporation ' s work , under more economic conditions than could otherwise be secured . It is by a thorough regard for the absolute welfare and a solicitude for providing the largest measure of benefit to its members , that this institution has become famous and justifiabl y popular everywhere ; and its founder and managing director—Mr . M . Gregory—with his colleagues deserve well of the public for the excellent work they have done .

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