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. £ rea ( i and confirmed , a motion was made and unaniously a ? reeI ' > that , in consequence of the Kilwinning M H being * taken for other purposes , we remove to the „ ' Lodge Room , Trongate , on and after i \ fay ist . Four plications were then read for admission into thc Order , nd the same being favourably received , were admitted , and " fceiv'cd the Entered Apprentice Degree at thc hands of
13 ro . J . Matheson , P . M ., viz .: Messrs . W . McDonald , J . ¦ May Elliott , VV . Donaldson , and D . Gillies . Thereafter a brother was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . George ( No . 333 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the gth inst ., iu St . Mark's Hall , Buchanan-street , Bro . A . Thomson , W . M ., presiding , ably supported by
Bros . J . Forsyth , S . W . ; R . Anderson , J . W . ; J . McFariane , D . M . ; J . Findlay , S . M . ; A . Dunn , Treas . ; A . Mc Intyre , Sec . ; J . Clark , Chap . ; Adam Boyd , S . D . ; 1 * . Hill , J . D . ; and A . Wright , I . G . The Secretary read minutes of last regular meeting , which were approved of . A subscription was then raised on behalf of the Fraser Testimonial . Messrs . R . A . Grandison , J . Findlay , and J . Robertson were initiated into thc First Degree bv Bro . J .
Findlay , S . M . Bros . J . K . Adams , J . Cormack , and 11 Hunter wore passed to the Second Degree , which was a" * ain ably gone through bj ** Bro . Findlay , S . M . ^ GLASGOW . — Lodge Caledonian Railway ( No . 3-i 4 ) . — -M thc regular meeting of this lodge , held in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Wednesday evening , 2 nd inst ., Bro . A . Arrick Smith , P . M ., in the chair ; Bros .
A . B . Ferguson , S . W ., and John Harley , J . W . Present Bros . D . Buchanan , D . M . ; R . S . McLean , Secretary ; Daniel Leitch , S . D . ; James Harley , J . D . ; Colin McKenzie , Jeweller ; John Fraser , P . M . S ;; David Reid , I . P . M . 4 6 3 ; Peter Brownlie , J . W . 3 . ' ; George B . Davidson , S . W . 4 ( 15 ; William Ferguson , P . M . ( " Freemason " ); A . R . Wilson , Chaplain 27 -, Daniel Cameron , 1 S 0 ( Oban ); and a large
number of other visiting brethren and members of the lodge . Messrs . T . Stark , Writer , and W . McllKvraith , architect , were admitted and received the Entered Apprentice Degree at the hands of Bro . D . Reid , I . P . M . No . 4 65 , in a very able and accurate manner . The annual festival of the lodge is to t : > kc place on thc Sth March , in Bro . Thornton ' s Restaurant , Argyle-street . The next business
before the meeting was installing into office the officcbc . ' irers elected at last meeting . On account of Bro . Shaw's resis"itionas W . M . the ceremony was ably gone through by Bi" A . A . Smith , P . M ., assisted by Bro . John Fraser , P . M . "V " . 87 . The following were installed : —Bros . A . B . Ferguson , S . W ., as W . M . fj . Harley , J . W ., as S . W . ; Colin McKenzie , Jeweller , as j . W . ; and J . Reid to the
office of Jeweller . The lodge was then called to refreshment and pul under the care of Bro . McKenzie , J . W ., and after a most enjoyable evening was closed . SPRINGBURN . —Lodge Kenmuir ( No . 570 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their M . H ., Springburn , on Thursday evening , the 10 th inst . JBro , R . Aikman , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . J . Law ,
I . P . M . ; J . Rcnnie , D . M . ; G . Dalglish , S . M . ; J . Mark , S . W . ; VV . Reid , J VV . ; J . Sharp , Treas . ; D . ' Russell , Sec ; J . Millar , J . D . ; and others . Among the visiting brethren we noticed Bros . J . Morgan , W . M . 219 ; VV . B . Stewart , 219 ; G . VV . Wheeler , 7 * 5 ; Reddle Currie , 73 ; R . Gardner , 17 S ; J . Allan , D . M . 28 ; J . Wilson , 3 S 4 ' ; W . Ferguson ( " Freemason " ); and a large number of others .
The Secretary read minutes of la-t meeting , which were approved of . Bro . VV . Reid , J . W ., presented the lodge with a very handsome stvord , and the W . M . moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Reid , which was heartily responded to . Mr . J . McCallum was initiated by Bro . Aikman , W . M ., into the First Degree , and Bro . W . Buchanan was raised
by Bro . W . Ferguson , I . P . M . 543 . Thc bye-laws , as drawn up by the committee appointed for that purpose , were read for the first time , after which the lodge was closed . [ Reports of Neptune Kilwinning , and Clydesdale , 55 OJ ; unavoidably stand over . ]
Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569, Ball.
FITZROY LODGE , No . 569 , BALL .
The Fitzroy Lodge , No . _ (\ r which is attached to the Hon . Artillery Company , gave their first ball , on Wednesday evening , at thc Armoury I louse , Finsbury . Although the Hon . Artillery Company have for several years given a similar entertainment , the lodge has not , and when it
was proposed by W . I-I . Hamilton to the brethren towards the close of 187 , *** , it was first doubted whether it vvould be a success , and a few members raised their voices against it . They , however , soon adopted the vitws of the proposer and numerous other brethren , and heartily co-operated with them in arranging details and contributing to thc success
of all the arrangements . With such harmony it was impossible thai anything but success could attend thc event , and the result will no doubt et . courage thc brethren to repeat in future years an experiment which afforded the greatest satisfaction to over 200 ladies and gentlemen . The brethren who formed thc committee were Bros . H .
J . Adams , P . M . of the lodge ; Quarter-Master Brighten , J . C . Daniel , M . A ., P . M . ofthe lodge ; J . Dyer , Captain Eglese , P . M . and Sec . of the lodge '; H . Hamilton , Captain « . Helsham , P . M . of the lod ge ; Lieutenant Holt , G . S . Potter , Griffiths Smith , P . M . of the lodge Ensign Spicer , S . W . of the lodge ; and Ensign Stohwasser .
"' he Stewards were Bros . W . J . Ansell , H . C . Barker , W . Birdseye , G . Blundell , Major C . J . Burgess , R . C . Cumberland , L . J . Drew , A . D . Everinghani , R . B ! Fastnedge , Surgeon-Major P . 'Gowland , P . M . ; F . Graves , W M Captain J . M . Garrard , J . Glaskin , T . A . Henderson , ' VV
H . Honey , P . M . ; Captain W . C . Jay , W . Jolliffe , G . W . f-ay , J . W . Long , P . M . A . R . Louch , W . II . Main , P . Matthews , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Merceron , W . Perrin , j C . Sanderson , J . Smith , P . Watson , P . M . ; K . G . Webster , Serjeant I . J . H . Wilkins , T . Wilson , P . M . ; Serjeant G . , „ ' ° > W . J . Worthington , J . Hutchinson . Bro . F . . )• btohwasser , was Hon . Sec .
Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569, Ball.
The company began to assemble shortly after eight o ' clock , when thc carriages drove into the grounds up to the main entrance of thc Armoury House , at which a brilliant star double fronted , was displayed , one face looking towards Finsbury , and thc other towards Bunhill-row . On entering , visitors found " cannon to right of them , cannon to left of them , " with trophies of arms between every two
guns ; and a liberal supply of beautiful evergreens . Over head were a number of flags and banners , which added a considerable appearance of gaiety to the scene . Before passing the fine old staircase which will accommodate five men abreast , every lady was presented by Sergeant-Major Andrews , who took tickets , with a programme . The lodge-room , which is on the same floor as the
ballroom , was cleared of furniture , so that all the company had a good opportunity of inspecting the old pictures and engravings which adorn the walls , and arc so very interesting not only as works of art , but as historical reminders . The ball-room presented a very pleasant appearance . It had been laid with a handsome light-coloured pattern flooring , and was lighted by five handsome gaseliers . Tbe
room had been artistically arranged by the armourers from thc Tower of London , who certainly had performed their task in a most masterly manner . At one end of the room stood that fine figure in full armour , which is considered thc most perfect suit of armour in thc kingdom , while the lance he bore , from its enormous length , was the surprise of all who viewed it . Evcrv compartment between tbe
windows , which look out on to the exercise ground , was filled ji'ith trophies of ancient arms and regimental flags of ancient date , many of which hung in tatters . The effect produced by these was much increased by the show of old armour belonging to the Honourable Artillery Company , which has been recently hanged on the walls . Flags and other militarv surroundings , including arms , were also
placed on the opposite wall ; and at thc orchestra end of thc room the orchestra was erected so as to extend ri ght across . It was draped , and adorned with shields , the centre one having upon i . the words "Fitzroy Lodge , 569 , " the shield on the left bearing thc motto , " Loyalty ar ; d Fidelity , " and that on the right , " Brotherhood and Benevolence . " The band of the regiment furnished the music ,
and was conducted by Bro . Signor Tamphni , thc master of the band . On thc northern wall , between the two paintings , one of the late Prince Consort , and the other of the Prince of Wales , Captain General of the corps , w . is thc beautiful Milton shield , which represents passages in " Paradise Lost , " and around the medallion representing those passages
exhibits the names of the winners of His Royal Highnesss ' s amial prize of £ 20 , since thc year 186 4 . This handsome shield , which was manufactured by Messrs . Elkington , was presented to thc corps by Bro . II . Hamilton , and is an object well deserving careful attention . The usual appearance ul a ball-room , with tho magnificent and elegant dresses of the ladies is so well known ,
that if this had been an ordinary ball , it would have been unnecessary to give a full description of it ; but being held in anything but an ordinary building , and the gentlemen being in full military costume , the details we give may be interesting . All the members of thc lodge , and all the members of the Hon . Artillery Company , who are not members of thc lodge , attended in uniform , as did also
those visitors who belonged to other regiments . The scarlet uniform , and thc blue uniform , therefore , one of which was to be found by the side of every lady , added , however elegantly the lady might be dressed , very much to the impressive effect created by herself , and whatever charms she possessed were heightened by the costume of , het partner . The programmes before
mentioned , were of themselves a testimony to thc good taste of the Stewards and committee , their outside colours being that of thc Artillery Company , scarlet and gold ; and thc inside being blue and white , the colours of Freemasonry . The programme consisted of twenty-four dances divided into two parts of twelve each : quadrille , waltz , galop , Lancers , Waltz , quadrille , galop , Caledonians ,
waltz , quadrille , Schottischc and galop , formed the first part ; while thc second was composed of waltz , quadrille , galep , Caledonian , waltz , galop , quadrille , waltz , Lancers , quadrille , waltz and galop . The music to which these were danced was , Princess of Trebizende , Alberta , Neck and Neck , Varsity , Soldatcn Licder , Girofle-Girofla , A 1-ways Jolly , New , Corps Tanzc , La Vie Parisienne ,
Fashionable Fantasia , Manolo , Fillc de Madam Angot , Princes Maria , Scotch , Young Gentlemen , Now Here Now There , Blue Beard , New Vienna , Original , La Heine de Saba , Blue Danube , Up and Off . Between the two parts , which was about half-past twelve o'clock , the company adjourned to supper , which was provided by Mr . W . Day , of Southampton Row , Holborn , whose experience in these
matters is very great , and who for more than thirty years has supplied the refreshments of the Hon . Artillery Company's annual ball . More than 200 ladies and gentlemen sat down , but thc arrangements were so excellent that there was no crowding , and no lack of refreshments . The supper was in fact splendidly supplied . A portion of the drill shed was enclosed within canvas walls elegantly
decorated . Across one end was the principal table where Bro . Graves , W . M ., sat , and four tables were ranged at right angles with it . Over the Master ' s table were the words ' Honourable Artillery Company , " and Peace and Prospciity to the Fitzroy Lodge . " On the wall on the right were the words " AH Honour to Her Majesty the Queen , Patroness of the Craft ; " and on the opposite wall ,
" All Honour to the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " Flowers and fruit were elegantly disposed on thc tables , and the room was brilliantly lighted by candelabra and gas . After a hearty meal , in which there was great enjoyment and much fun , the W . M . gave the loyal toasts and the toasts of " Thc Ladies " and " Visitors , " which having been replied to by Sir E . Lee and Bro . Stohwasser , thc company returned to the ball room and kept the amuse-
Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569, Ball.
ments going till a late hour . The greatest praise is due to all concerned in the arrangements , which attained their end of making every one happy and comfortable .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , in the Board-room , Freemasons' Hall , Bro . John M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of the Board , presided ; Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice President ; and Bro James Brett , P . G . P ., Junior Vice President . There were also present Bros . R . J . Spiers ,
P . G . S . B . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . -, Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; John Boyd , P . G . P . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Thos . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; E . P . Albert , A . G . P . ; Thos . Wright , G . P . ; W . T . Howe , S . Poynter , H . RattleM , C . F . Hogaid , W . Koch , T . J . Sabine , Peter Matthews , F . Binckes , J . Bingemann , W . M . Levy , J .
Thomas , B . H . Swallow , J . M . Stedwell , M . S . Larkham , H . Marsh , R . Marsh , H . Massey , ( "Freemason" ) , Samuel May , W . H . Lee , Geo . Bolton , Clarence Harcourt , J . Wilcocks , Dr . Moore , Geo . Everett , W . H . Myers , W . tt . Stevens , W . ] . Murlis , W . Mann , R . Wentworth Little , and W . Dndd .
Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., also attended , and was assisted hydros . H . G . Buss and A . A . Pendlebury . Bro . C . B . Payne was at his post as G . Tyler . The Board of Masters was first held , when the paper of business for next meeting of Grand Lodge was settled . The grants of last Board , which required confirmation , amounting to £ 130 , were then confirmed ; and the brethren
proceeded with the consideration of thc new cases , of which there were no less than twenty-eight . The majority of them were of the most distressing and heartrending character , and their number , as well as the distress they exhibited , confirmed the assertion we have often given expression to , that the boasted large and rapid increase of thc Order must throw on the whole Craft duties and
responsibilities to which its great success has in the moment of prosperity caused them to shut their eyes . Month by month are thc grants made by the Board increased , till at last thc brethren have begun to say , Where will it end , and where are the funds ultimately to come from ? Fortunately these funds arc now large , and at Diesent the Board is able to be liberal . They were not
less liberal than usual on Wednesday evening , when , happily for the recipients of their bounty , the amount of distress , and not the services in Masonry , was the measure of liberality . £ 700 were voted ; and this amount was composed of three sums of £ 75 each , two £ 50 , two £ 40 , one £ 25 , livo £ 20 , four £ i $ , and eleven £ io . The lodge was then closed , the brethren having sat four hours .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
ST . DUNSTAN ' LODGE , NO . 1589 . —The consecration of this lodge took place on Friday . A full report will be given in our ncxt . Bro . Sir Curdy Burrows , ( Prov . G . M . M ., Sussex ) presided over thc annual meeting of the subscribers to the
Brighton and Hove Provident Dispensary , which was held on Thursday last , at the Town Hall . A very encouraging and satisfactory report was presented , showing that the operations of the medical charity have been considerably extended during tbe year .
FIIE LONDON IAVERN * . —The freehold ( containing an area of 6 , 500 feet ) has been disposed of by Messrs . Farebrother and Co . to the directors of the Royal Bank of Scotland for £ 80 , 000 .
" The Canadian Masonic News " for February contains a portrait of R . W . Bro . James O'Halloran , Q . C , D . G . M . Grand Lodge of Quebec . We understand that the Original or Premier Conclave of
England and the General Grand Conclave of the Red Cross Order will meet at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Wednesday , the Sth March , upon which occasion the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M ., has signified his in tcntion to be present .
The Duke of Edinburgh has kindly consented to devote the next concert of the Royal Albert Mall Orchestral Society to the benefit of the London Hospital . The concert will be on March 4 th , a day fixed by His Royal Highness in order to allow of his being personally present .
We are gladjto be able to state that there is no foundation for thc rumour to which a Dublin newspaper has given currency that His Grace the Duke of Abercorn ( M . W . G . M ., Ireland ) , is about to resign thc Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland .
An emergency meeting of the Rojal Oak Lodge , No . 871 , will beheld at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , on Monday next , at 7 o ' clock . The Abbey Lodge , No . 1592 , will be consecrated this day ( Saturday ) at the Suffolk Hotel , Bury St . Edmunds .
KF . NNING ' CYCLOPEDIA OF FREEMASONRY . — The price of this work to original subscribers is 7 s . 6 d ., the list remaining open until June isf . After that date theprice will be ios . 6 d . Orders may be sent addressed to the publisher of this paper . Bro . Dr . Vincent Ambler has been elected an Honorary Secretary of the Hospital Saturday Fund .
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. £ rea ( i and confirmed , a motion was made and unaniously a ? reeI ' > that , in consequence of the Kilwinning M H being * taken for other purposes , we remove to the „ ' Lodge Room , Trongate , on and after i \ fay ist . Four plications were then read for admission into thc Order , nd the same being favourably received , were admitted , and " fceiv'cd the Entered Apprentice Degree at thc hands of
13 ro . J . Matheson , P . M ., viz .: Messrs . W . McDonald , J . ¦ May Elliott , VV . Donaldson , and D . Gillies . Thereafter a brother was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . GLASGOW . —Lodge St . George ( No . 333 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the gth inst ., iu St . Mark's Hall , Buchanan-street , Bro . A . Thomson , W . M ., presiding , ably supported by
Bros . J . Forsyth , S . W . ; R . Anderson , J . W . ; J . McFariane , D . M . ; J . Findlay , S . M . ; A . Dunn , Treas . ; A . Mc Intyre , Sec . ; J . Clark , Chap . ; Adam Boyd , S . D . ; 1 * . Hill , J . D . ; and A . Wright , I . G . The Secretary read minutes of last regular meeting , which were approved of . A subscription was then raised on behalf of the Fraser Testimonial . Messrs . R . A . Grandison , J . Findlay , and J . Robertson were initiated into thc First Degree bv Bro . J .
Findlay , S . M . Bros . J . K . Adams , J . Cormack , and 11 Hunter wore passed to the Second Degree , which was a" * ain ably gone through bj ** Bro . Findlay , S . M . ^ GLASGOW . — Lodge Caledonian Railway ( No . 3-i 4 ) . — -M thc regular meeting of this lodge , held in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on Wednesday evening , 2 nd inst ., Bro . A . Arrick Smith , P . M ., in the chair ; Bros .
A . B . Ferguson , S . W ., and John Harley , J . W . Present Bros . D . Buchanan , D . M . ; R . S . McLean , Secretary ; Daniel Leitch , S . D . ; James Harley , J . D . ; Colin McKenzie , Jeweller ; John Fraser , P . M . S ;; David Reid , I . P . M . 4 6 3 ; Peter Brownlie , J . W . 3 . ' ; George B . Davidson , S . W . 4 ( 15 ; William Ferguson , P . M . ( " Freemason " ); A . R . Wilson , Chaplain 27 -, Daniel Cameron , 1 S 0 ( Oban ); and a large
number of other visiting brethren and members of the lodge . Messrs . T . Stark , Writer , and W . McllKvraith , architect , were admitted and received the Entered Apprentice Degree at the hands of Bro . D . Reid , I . P . M . No . 4 65 , in a very able and accurate manner . The annual festival of the lodge is to t : > kc place on thc Sth March , in Bro . Thornton ' s Restaurant , Argyle-street . The next business
before the meeting was installing into office the officcbc . ' irers elected at last meeting . On account of Bro . Shaw's resis"itionas W . M . the ceremony was ably gone through by Bi" A . A . Smith , P . M ., assisted by Bro . John Fraser , P . M . "V " . 87 . The following were installed : —Bros . A . B . Ferguson , S . W ., as W . M . fj . Harley , J . W ., as S . W . ; Colin McKenzie , Jeweller , as j . W . ; and J . Reid to the
office of Jeweller . The lodge was then called to refreshment and pul under the care of Bro . McKenzie , J . W ., and after a most enjoyable evening was closed . SPRINGBURN . —Lodge Kenmuir ( No . 570 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in their M . H ., Springburn , on Thursday evening , the 10 th inst . JBro , R . Aikman , W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . J . Law ,
I . P . M . ; J . Rcnnie , D . M . ; G . Dalglish , S . M . ; J . Mark , S . W . ; VV . Reid , J VV . ; J . Sharp , Treas . ; D . ' Russell , Sec ; J . Millar , J . D . ; and others . Among the visiting brethren we noticed Bros . J . Morgan , W . M . 219 ; VV . B . Stewart , 219 ; G . VV . Wheeler , 7 * 5 ; Reddle Currie , 73 ; R . Gardner , 17 S ; J . Allan , D . M . 28 ; J . Wilson , 3 S 4 ' ; W . Ferguson ( " Freemason " ); and a large number of others .
The Secretary read minutes of la-t meeting , which were approved of . Bro . VV . Reid , J . W ., presented the lodge with a very handsome stvord , and the W . M . moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Reid , which was heartily responded to . Mr . J . McCallum was initiated by Bro . Aikman , W . M ., into the First Degree , and Bro . W . Buchanan was raised
by Bro . W . Ferguson , I . P . M . 543 . Thc bye-laws , as drawn up by the committee appointed for that purpose , were read for the first time , after which the lodge was closed . [ Reports of Neptune Kilwinning , and Clydesdale , 55 OJ ; unavoidably stand over . ]
Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569, Ball.
FITZROY LODGE , No . 569 , BALL .
The Fitzroy Lodge , No . _ (\ r which is attached to the Hon . Artillery Company , gave their first ball , on Wednesday evening , at thc Armoury I louse , Finsbury . Although the Hon . Artillery Company have for several years given a similar entertainment , the lodge has not , and when it
was proposed by W . I-I . Hamilton to the brethren towards the close of 187 , *** , it was first doubted whether it vvould be a success , and a few members raised their voices against it . They , however , soon adopted the vitws of the proposer and numerous other brethren , and heartily co-operated with them in arranging details and contributing to thc success
of all the arrangements . With such harmony it was impossible thai anything but success could attend thc event , and the result will no doubt et . courage thc brethren to repeat in future years an experiment which afforded the greatest satisfaction to over 200 ladies and gentlemen . The brethren who formed thc committee were Bros . H .
J . Adams , P . M . of the lodge ; Quarter-Master Brighten , J . C . Daniel , M . A ., P . M . ofthe lodge ; J . Dyer , Captain Eglese , P . M . and Sec . of the lodge '; H . Hamilton , Captain « . Helsham , P . M . of the lod ge ; Lieutenant Holt , G . S . Potter , Griffiths Smith , P . M . of the lodge Ensign Spicer , S . W . of the lodge ; and Ensign Stohwasser .
"' he Stewards were Bros . W . J . Ansell , H . C . Barker , W . Birdseye , G . Blundell , Major C . J . Burgess , R . C . Cumberland , L . J . Drew , A . D . Everinghani , R . B ! Fastnedge , Surgeon-Major P . 'Gowland , P . M . ; F . Graves , W M Captain J . M . Garrard , J . Glaskin , T . A . Henderson , ' VV
H . Honey , P . M . ; Captain W . C . Jay , W . Jolliffe , G . W . f-ay , J . W . Long , P . M . A . R . Louch , W . II . Main , P . Matthews , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Merceron , W . Perrin , j C . Sanderson , J . Smith , P . Watson , P . M . ; K . G . Webster , Serjeant I . J . H . Wilkins , T . Wilson , P . M . ; Serjeant G . , „ ' ° > W . J . Worthington , J . Hutchinson . Bro . F . . )• btohwasser , was Hon . Sec .
Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569, Ball.
The company began to assemble shortly after eight o ' clock , when thc carriages drove into the grounds up to the main entrance of thc Armoury House , at which a brilliant star double fronted , was displayed , one face looking towards Finsbury , and thc other towards Bunhill-row . On entering , visitors found " cannon to right of them , cannon to left of them , " with trophies of arms between every two
guns ; and a liberal supply of beautiful evergreens . Over head were a number of flags and banners , which added a considerable appearance of gaiety to the scene . Before passing the fine old staircase which will accommodate five men abreast , every lady was presented by Sergeant-Major Andrews , who took tickets , with a programme . The lodge-room , which is on the same floor as the
ballroom , was cleared of furniture , so that all the company had a good opportunity of inspecting the old pictures and engravings which adorn the walls , and arc so very interesting not only as works of art , but as historical reminders . The ball-room presented a very pleasant appearance . It had been laid with a handsome light-coloured pattern flooring , and was lighted by five handsome gaseliers . Tbe
room had been artistically arranged by the armourers from thc Tower of London , who certainly had performed their task in a most masterly manner . At one end of the room stood that fine figure in full armour , which is considered thc most perfect suit of armour in thc kingdom , while the lance he bore , from its enormous length , was the surprise of all who viewed it . Evcrv compartment between tbe
windows , which look out on to the exercise ground , was filled ji'ith trophies of ancient arms and regimental flags of ancient date , many of which hung in tatters . The effect produced by these was much increased by the show of old armour belonging to the Honourable Artillery Company , which has been recently hanged on the walls . Flags and other militarv surroundings , including arms , were also
placed on the opposite wall ; and at thc orchestra end of thc room the orchestra was erected so as to extend ri ght across . It was draped , and adorned with shields , the centre one having upon i . the words "Fitzroy Lodge , 569 , " the shield on the left bearing thc motto , " Loyalty ar ; d Fidelity , " and that on the right , " Brotherhood and Benevolence . " The band of the regiment furnished the music ,
and was conducted by Bro . Signor Tamphni , thc master of the band . On thc northern wall , between the two paintings , one of the late Prince Consort , and the other of the Prince of Wales , Captain General of the corps , w . is thc beautiful Milton shield , which represents passages in " Paradise Lost , " and around the medallion representing those passages
exhibits the names of the winners of His Royal Highnesss ' s amial prize of £ 20 , since thc year 186 4 . This handsome shield , which was manufactured by Messrs . Elkington , was presented to thc corps by Bro . II . Hamilton , and is an object well deserving careful attention . The usual appearance ul a ball-room , with tho magnificent and elegant dresses of the ladies is so well known ,
that if this had been an ordinary ball , it would have been unnecessary to give a full description of it ; but being held in anything but an ordinary building , and the gentlemen being in full military costume , the details we give may be interesting . All the members of thc lodge , and all the members of the Hon . Artillery Company , who are not members of thc lodge , attended in uniform , as did also
those visitors who belonged to other regiments . The scarlet uniform , and thc blue uniform , therefore , one of which was to be found by the side of every lady , added , however elegantly the lady might be dressed , very much to the impressive effect created by herself , and whatever charms she possessed were heightened by the costume of , het partner . The programmes before
mentioned , were of themselves a testimony to thc good taste of the Stewards and committee , their outside colours being that of thc Artillery Company , scarlet and gold ; and thc inside being blue and white , the colours of Freemasonry . The programme consisted of twenty-four dances divided into two parts of twelve each : quadrille , waltz , galop , Lancers , Waltz , quadrille , galop , Caledonians ,
waltz , quadrille , Schottischc and galop , formed the first part ; while thc second was composed of waltz , quadrille , galep , Caledonian , waltz , galop , quadrille , waltz , Lancers , quadrille , waltz and galop . The music to which these were danced was , Princess of Trebizende , Alberta , Neck and Neck , Varsity , Soldatcn Licder , Girofle-Girofla , A 1-ways Jolly , New , Corps Tanzc , La Vie Parisienne ,
Fashionable Fantasia , Manolo , Fillc de Madam Angot , Princes Maria , Scotch , Young Gentlemen , Now Here Now There , Blue Beard , New Vienna , Original , La Heine de Saba , Blue Danube , Up and Off . Between the two parts , which was about half-past twelve o'clock , the company adjourned to supper , which was provided by Mr . W . Day , of Southampton Row , Holborn , whose experience in these
matters is very great , and who for more than thirty years has supplied the refreshments of the Hon . Artillery Company's annual ball . More than 200 ladies and gentlemen sat down , but thc arrangements were so excellent that there was no crowding , and no lack of refreshments . The supper was in fact splendidly supplied . A portion of the drill shed was enclosed within canvas walls elegantly
decorated . Across one end was the principal table where Bro . Graves , W . M ., sat , and four tables were ranged at right angles with it . Over the Master ' s table were the words ' Honourable Artillery Company , " and Peace and Prospciity to the Fitzroy Lodge . " On the wall on the right were the words " AH Honour to Her Majesty the Queen , Patroness of the Craft ; " and on the opposite wall ,
" All Honour to the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . " Flowers and fruit were elegantly disposed on thc tables , and the room was brilliantly lighted by candelabra and gas . After a hearty meal , in which there was great enjoyment and much fun , the W . M . gave the loyal toasts and the toasts of " Thc Ladies " and " Visitors , " which having been replied to by Sir E . Lee and Bro . Stohwasser , thc company returned to the ball room and kept the amuse-
Fitzroy Lodge, No. 569, Ball.
ments going till a late hour . The greatest praise is due to all concerned in the arrangements , which attained their end of making every one happy and comfortable .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , in the Board-room , Freemasons' Hall , Bro . John M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of the Board , presided ; Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice President ; and Bro James Brett , P . G . P ., Junior Vice President . There were also present Bros . R . J . Spiers ,
P . G . S . B . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . -, Joseph Smith , P . G . P . ; John Boyd , P . G . P . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Thos . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; E . P . Albert , A . G . P . ; Thos . Wright , G . P . ; W . T . Howe , S . Poynter , H . RattleM , C . F . Hogaid , W . Koch , T . J . Sabine , Peter Matthews , F . Binckes , J . Bingemann , W . M . Levy , J .
Thomas , B . H . Swallow , J . M . Stedwell , M . S . Larkham , H . Marsh , R . Marsh , H . Massey , ( "Freemason" ) , Samuel May , W . H . Lee , Geo . Bolton , Clarence Harcourt , J . Wilcocks , Dr . Moore , Geo . Everett , W . H . Myers , W . tt . Stevens , W . ] . Murlis , W . Mann , R . Wentworth Little , and W . Dndd .
Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., also attended , and was assisted hydros . H . G . Buss and A . A . Pendlebury . Bro . C . B . Payne was at his post as G . Tyler . The Board of Masters was first held , when the paper of business for next meeting of Grand Lodge was settled . The grants of last Board , which required confirmation , amounting to £ 130 , were then confirmed ; and the brethren
proceeded with the consideration of thc new cases , of which there were no less than twenty-eight . The majority of them were of the most distressing and heartrending character , and their number , as well as the distress they exhibited , confirmed the assertion we have often given expression to , that the boasted large and rapid increase of thc Order must throw on the whole Craft duties and
responsibilities to which its great success has in the moment of prosperity caused them to shut their eyes . Month by month are thc grants made by the Board increased , till at last thc brethren have begun to say , Where will it end , and where are the funds ultimately to come from ? Fortunately these funds arc now large , and at Diesent the Board is able to be liberal . They were not
less liberal than usual on Wednesday evening , when , happily for the recipients of their bounty , the amount of distress , and not the services in Masonry , was the measure of liberality . £ 700 were voted ; and this amount was composed of three sums of £ 75 each , two £ 50 , two £ 40 , one £ 25 , livo £ 20 , four £ i $ , and eleven £ io . The lodge was then closed , the brethren having sat four hours .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
ST . DUNSTAN ' LODGE , NO . 1589 . —The consecration of this lodge took place on Friday . A full report will be given in our ncxt . Bro . Sir Curdy Burrows , ( Prov . G . M . M ., Sussex ) presided over thc annual meeting of the subscribers to the
Brighton and Hove Provident Dispensary , which was held on Thursday last , at the Town Hall . A very encouraging and satisfactory report was presented , showing that the operations of the medical charity have been considerably extended during tbe year .
FIIE LONDON IAVERN * . —The freehold ( containing an area of 6 , 500 feet ) has been disposed of by Messrs . Farebrother and Co . to the directors of the Royal Bank of Scotland for £ 80 , 000 .
" The Canadian Masonic News " for February contains a portrait of R . W . Bro . James O'Halloran , Q . C , D . G . M . Grand Lodge of Quebec . We understand that the Original or Premier Conclave of
England and the General Grand Conclave of the Red Cross Order will meet at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Wednesday , the Sth March , upon which occasion the Rt . Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M ., has signified his in tcntion to be present .
The Duke of Edinburgh has kindly consented to devote the next concert of the Royal Albert Mall Orchestral Society to the benefit of the London Hospital . The concert will be on March 4 th , a day fixed by His Royal Highness in order to allow of his being personally present .
We are gladjto be able to state that there is no foundation for thc rumour to which a Dublin newspaper has given currency that His Grace the Duke of Abercorn ( M . W . G . M ., Ireland ) , is about to resign thc Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland .
An emergency meeting of the Rojal Oak Lodge , No . 871 , will beheld at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , on Monday next , at 7 o ' clock . The Abbey Lodge , No . 1592 , will be consecrated this day ( Saturday ) at the Suffolk Hotel , Bury St . Edmunds .
KF . NNING ' CYCLOPEDIA OF FREEMASONRY . — The price of this work to original subscribers is 7 s . 6 d ., the list remaining open until June isf . After that date theprice will be ios . 6 d . Orders may be sent addressed to the publisher of this paper . Bro . Dr . Vincent Ambler has been elected an Honorary Secretary of the Hospital Saturday Fund .