Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

Owing to pressure of space vve are again compelled to hold over all the reports of lodges of instruction , but the early publication of the Freemason next week will place them in the hands of our readers in three or four days . Bro . Sir H . Drummond-Wolff , our Minister at Teheran ,

arrived at Dover from Paris on Saturday last , and reached London on Monday . Bro . G . J . and Lady Constance Shaw-Lefevre have left town this week to spend Christmas with the Earl and Countess of Ducce at Tortworth Court , Gloucestershire .

It is understood that one of the features of the grounds surrounding the Watkin Tower to be erected at Wembly Park will be the ship railway that attracted so much attention at the ill-fated Edinburgh Exhibition . The Graphic of the 13 th inst . contained good portraits , from photographs , of Bro . Lord Carrington , first Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales , and of Bro . Dr . H . Tarrant , Pro Grand Master , in their full insignia .

Among the guests invited by Lord and Lady Alington at Crichel during the present week with the Duke and Duchess of Teck and the Princess Mary and Prince Adolphus of Teck , vvere Bro . the Earl and Countess of Lathom and Bro . Lord and Lady Burton .

The Holmesdale Lodge of Instruction , No . S 74 , has arranged with Bro . James Stevens for the delivery of his lecture on "The Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry " at the Pump Room , Tunbridge Wells , on Friday , the 2 nd January .

The third annual ball of the Barnato Lodge is fixed for February , the 12 th next . The Whitehall Rooms , Hotel Metropole , have been secured , and the arrangements are on the same extensive scale as those vvhich characterised the previous festivities connected with this lodge .

Dimchurch Lodge , the intended residence of the Hon . Dudley Leigh , eldest son of Bro . Lord Leigh , vvas entirely destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning . Ihe Hon . D . Leigh vvas recently married to Miss Beckwith , and vvas away on his honeymoon . Fortunately the wedding presents vvere saved .

The Queen unveiled the statue erected in St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor , to the memory of the late Emperor Frederick on Thursday , the Emperor William of Germany being represented by General Von Wittich . The statue is the last work by the late Sir Edgar Boehm .

The regular meeting of the Humphrey Chetham Chapter , No . 645 , vvas held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Tuesday , the 16 th inst . Comps . Larn-e , P . Z . ; G . S . Smith , H . ; and VV . Warburton , P . Z ., acting J . There vvere present also Comps . A . H . Jefferis , P . Z . ; C . Goetz , P . Z . ; J . E . Lees , P . Z ., S . E . ; ' Lewis , S . N . ; N . Heywood , ist Principal Soj . ; Hottersall , Ashvvorthy , Walker , Arnold , Routley , and others .

In recognition of his services as Secretary and Preceptor for the past seven years , Bro . J . Brockett Sorrell has been presented by the members of the City Masonic Club with a testimonial consisting of a silver tea service and an illuminated address . The presentation was made on Monday attheannual dinner of the Club , at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe . Amongst the brethren present on the

occasion wore Bros . A . H . Lilley , President ; F . Taylor , C . C , Treasurer ; and L . Ferguson . The Scots Lodge evidently intends maintaining its national character for energy and hospitality , and in holding an emergency meeting on Saturday next , December 27 th , the Hogmany Festival vvill be anticipated by a few hours . The

lodge vvill meet as usual in the Hall of the Scottish Corporation , Crane Court . Fleet street , at 2-30 , and after labour the brethren vvill discuss the orthodox Scottish New Vear ' s Day refreshment , and a lraternal welcome is offered to all brethren , particularly those interested in things Scottish . N . B . — " Auld Lang Syne " at 6 o'clock .

Owing to the enormous success of " In Chancery , " Bro . Terry has instructed Messrs . Campbell Smith and Co . to make such alterations in the auditorium of Terry ' s Theatre that will enable him to seat about £ 20 per night more than it at present does , and , in order to complete these

alterations , the theatre will be closed December 22 nd , 23 rd , 24 th , and 25 th , re-opening on Boxing Day , at two o ' clock . There vvill also be matinees on Saturday , December 27 th , Monday , December 29 th , and New Year ' s day , for which the box plan is now open for the purpose of booking seats .

An election of 25 childrentookplaceatthehalf-yearlymeeting of the Royal Asylum of St . Anne'sSociety , which was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . In his remarks , prior to the opening of the poll , Mr . R . Field , J . P ., who presided , expressed a hope that in a short time the Committee would be able to elect 30 instead of 25

children every half-year . In his further observations Mr . Field pleaded the cause of the Charity , instancing the good work it did , and especiall y drawing attention to the fact that it vvas the only institution vvhich aimed at the relief of those who , once in prosperous circumstances , had been reduced by misfortune or sickness to indigence .

The fund for the memorial tothe late Rev . Henry White , M , A ., chaplain of the Savoy , vvas reported on Wednesday by the Hon . Secretary , Mr . W . J . Soulsby , to have reached close uppn £ 900 . The Committee at a meeting at the Savoy Choir Schools resolved to recommend to the subscribers that a stained glass window with a memorial brass should be placed in the Savoy Chapel and a mosaic in the chapel of King ' s College , London , of vvhich Mr . White was

for many years Chaplain and Censor , and where the congregation of the Savoy worshipped when the Chapel Royal was burnt . It was determined , in regard to the bulk of the fund , to ascertain on vvhat terms and conditions one or more cots could be endowed in memory of Mr . White in the children ' s ward of King ' s College Hospital . It was stated that Mr . W . M . Gordon had placed some seats in the chapel garden in memory of the Chaplain .

Masonic And General Tidings

At the monthly meeting of the Faith and Unanimity Lodge , Dorchester , Bro . E . Newman , S . W ., vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Professor Koch ' s birthday , the 21 st inst ., vvill be observed by the students of Berlin , who are getting up a torchlight procession in his honour .

The State apartments of Windsor Castle will be open to the public from Friday , the 26 th inst ., on every week-day , Wednesdays excepted , until further orders . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , Colonel of the Scots Guards , has presented a portrait of himself , with autograph , to the Rev . Arthur Robins , Chaplain to the Household troops at Windsor .

Her Majesty intended to have left Windsor for Osborne on Wednesday , but she has postponed her departure , and the arrangements made for the journey to the Isle of Wighthave been countermanded . M . Eugene Charpentier , the distinguished historical painter , has just died in Paris . He vvas born in Paris in June , 1 S 11 , both his father and grandfather having been distinguished artists .

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Clarence and Avondale , accompanied by Bro . the Duke and Duchess of Fife , witnessed the performance of "Captain Swift" at the Haymarket Theatre , on Monday . Bro . Lord Mayor Savory and Bro . Sheriff Augustus Harris vvere the guests of the City Lands Committee , among those present being Bros . Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., Shoppee , Col . Hughes , and others .

The Robin Society , of which Lord Rothschild and Bro . Lord Randolph Churchill are patrons , and vvhich last year gave a Christmas breakfast to 5000 poor London children , is appealing for funds to enable it to repeat its hospitable function this year on a larger scale . Contributions should be sent to 300 , New Cross-road .

The first number of a new issue , in weekly volumes , of a selection of the most popular works in Cassell's " National Library , " vvill appear on Wednesday , January 7 th . Some new volumes will be added which have not hitherto appeared in the series , and the cloth editions will be issued in an improved style of binding .

At the annual meeting of the Northern Counties District of the Institute of Journalists , held at Sunderland last Saturday , in the ( ouncil Chamber of the new Town Hall , Bro . John C . Moor , P . M . 97 and 2039 , P . P . J . G . D ., vvas unanimously elected Chairman of the district for the ensuing year , on the motion of Mr . VV . Duncan , seconded by Bro . H . Cuthertson .

Bro . Lord Mayor Savory and the Lad ) 'Mayoress attended a large meeting of the parents and friends of the students of the Technical Institute , Peckham , when his lordship delivered a very admirable address , in the course of which he exhorted the students to make the most of their opportunities for acquiring knowledge , vvhich would prove useful to them in their after career .

The Clapton Lodge of Instruction , on and after Friday , January 2 nd , will meet at the Navarino Tavern , Navarinoroad , Dalston , at 8 o ' clock . This lodge of instruction is very rapidly growing , and the present quarters at the Lord Stanley having been found too small , the above room , which is much larger , has been secured , and is being prepared for the reception of members and visitors .

Bro . Gabriel Lindo , the Chairman of the Officers and Clerks' Committee ofthe Common Council , entertained the members and their friends on Tuesday evening , at the Criterion , Piccadilly-circus . The following vvere among the guests : Bros . Deputy Halse ( Chief Commoner , ) , Major Joseph ( Chairman of the Library Committee ); E . B . I'Anson , John Lobb , S . B . L . ; H . Stewart , J . Judd , J . P . ; and B . Emanuel .

The regular meeting of the St . George Lodge , No . 1170 , was held at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Monday , the Sth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . Thos . Black . W . M . ; Rontley , S . VV . ; VV . Buckley , J . W . ; W . Craig Royle , S . D . ; L . Suthes , J . D . ; W . Black , I . G . ;

J . G . Whatham , H . Eldershaw , P . M . ; J . E . Lees , P . M ., acting Treasurer and Secretary ; G . S . Smith , P . M . ; P . Lawton , P . M . ; Thos . Shorrock , P . M . ; W . Leybourne , C E . Rowley ; and the following visitors : Bros . Jas . Andrew , P . P . G . Std . Br ., and J . Snape , P . M . 105-j .

H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught dined with Bro . Colonel Ward and the officers of the London Irish Rifles on Tuesday at their mess at Freemasons' Tavern , and afterwards distributed the prizes in the HaU . Amongst those present vvere General Philip Smith , C . B ., Major-General Freemantle , D . A . A . S ., Colonel Egerton , C . B ., Equerry , Bro .

Col . Rowland Roberts , Col . Laurie , C . B ., VI . P ., Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Bro . Col . Peters , P . G . S . B . ; General Higginson , Bro . Vincent Oxenbridge , Bro . Col . Alt , Col . Stanley Bird , Colonel Sterling , Commanding Coldstream Guards , Bro . Capt . Henry Wright , and Bro . C F . Matier , Grand Mark Secretary .

At a very enjoyable entertainment given at the Printers ' Alms Houses , VVood Green , on Saturday , the 13 th instant , for the benefit of the inmates , there were present among the friends and visitors Mr . VV . H . ' ollingridge ( hon . local visitor ) , who presided , and Messrs . Bayley and H . J . Wicks ( members of the council of the Printers' Corporation ) . The providers of the entertainment , which included a

bountiful tea for all , were Messrs . Wicks , Richardson , Koolan , and Isger , assisted by ladies and gentlemen , who vvere as successful as they vvere assiduous in their efforts to please the aged folks , Violin , pianoforte , and banjo selections , added to songs and ventriloquism , made up the programme , and all passed off in a manner most creditable to the ladies and gentlemen taking part in the performance .

The Cycling and Athletic Lodge , No . 2335 , gave an "At Home "on Thursday , the nth inst ., at Liverpool , which was attended by upwards of 400 people , the sexes being equally divided . The officers did their work very well indeed , and paid every attention tothe visitors . Bros . T . P . Hodgson and J . C . Robinson acted as M . C . ' s , and were

ably seconded by Bros . ) . Windsor , J . Shiells , R . R . Ellis , R . Lloyd , VV . Pringle , F VV . Herbert , J . Lane , R . Foote , T . G . Parker , VV . O . Callow , and J . F . Walker , who certainly proved a numerous but highly efficient body of Stewards . A great number of clubmen were present , the Anfield , North Liverpool , Carlton , Sandlield , and Sefton and Dingle being especially represented ,,

Masonic And General Tidings

The "coloured" Masons in the United States run 36 Grand Lodges , with a total of 1086 lodges and 23 , 832 members . The colour line is very sharply defined in some States . The Christmas programme at the Empire Theatre includes "Cecile" and a grand new Christmas ballet , entitled " . Dolly . " Arranged by Mdme . Katti Lanner ; original music composed by Mons . Leopold Wenzel , together with the customary varieties .

Mr . John Harold , the energetic Secretary of the Royal Chest Hospital , City-road , states that he has received £ 100 from the Grocers' Company , a welcome addition to the much-needed contributions to . this deserving charity , which vve hope vvill be followed by many others .

A Committee meeting vvas held on Saturday night . to make arrangements for the concert at Dover to be given on the 21 st January on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A special dispensation is to be applied for to enable the brethren to wear Masonic clothing .

At the annual general meeting of the Gresham Life Assurance Society , held on the 16 th inst ., the report stated that the new assurances for the year amounted to £ 1 , 887 , 789 , the new premiums to £ 70 , 827 , the annual income to £ 803 , 373 , and the assets to X ' 4 , 464 , 424 .

Bro . W . T . Perkins , the W . M . of the Gallery Lodge , announced at his installation that he intended to bring about , if possible , a confederation of professional lodges in the Metropolis for voting purposes in connection with the election of candidates to the three great Masonic Charities .

The Cavendish Dramatic Society ( employes of Messrs . Debenham and Freebody ) , have handed to the Warehousemen , Clerks * , and Drapers'Schools £ 5063 . 3 d ., the proceeds of their recent performance , the third the society has given for this institution . The total amount realised by them has been X ' 152 12 s . iod .

The Knights Templars of Albany , N . Y ., contemplate a trip to Europe next summer . The party vvill leave New York July 15 th , on the City of Chicago , and will travel through England , Ireland , Scotland , Germany , Belgium , France , and Holland . They will be banqueted by the Dublin and Edinburgh Templars " .

" Freemasonry and Fox-hunting is the title of a pamphlet , of 32 pajes , containing "The Consecration of the Jersey Masonic Lodge at Bicester , " and "The Complimentary Banquet , at Bicester , to Lord Chesham , the Master of the Bicester Hounds , " reprinted from the Bicester Herald of March 14 th , iSgo . '

In consequence of newspaper statements with reference to the alleged insanitary condition of some London and provincial theatres , Mr . Norman Forbes has appointed a sanitary expert in the person of Mr . Reginald G . Hansell , F . S . I ., to periodically inspect and advise as to the sanitary arrangements at the Globe Theatre , both before and behind the curtain .

Bro . Theodore Barth , of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 865 , has recently been appointed principal of the Kensington School of Music and conductor of the choir of the Pro Cathedral , Kensington , in succession to the late Mr . VV . Buels . Bro . Barth has been conducting in Mr . Buels stead for nearly a year , and his appointment proves that his duties have been carried out successfully .

The Prince of Wales , who presided on Wednesday at the 27 th meeting of the Organising Committee of the Imperial Institute , held at Marlborough House , said that he had added Sir R . Temple and Sir J . Strachey to the Committee . A donation by the Maharajah of Jeypore of

£ 20 , 000 and a vote by the House of Assembly of South Australia of £ 18 45 towards the funds of the Imperial Institute vvere notified . It was stated that the exhibition floor and the administrative offices would be ready for occupation in the spring of next year .

The patients at Brompton Hospital had a treat on Tuesday , when a very pleasant entertainment was arranged for their delectation by Mr . Frank Farren . Mr . Farren had been fortunate in securing very competent coadjutors , and so vvas able to produce his own clever little piece "The Governess , " with a cast including Miss Norreys , Miss Eva

Moore , Mrs . Edmund Phelps , Mr . Allan Aynesworth , and Mr . H . V . Esmond , in addition to himself . He appeared , further , in " The Mousetrap" with Miss Rosina Filippi . Mr . Andrew Levey also contributed to the attractive programme , the whole of which , of course , vvas received with abundant satisfaction and applause .

The Grand Lodge of Connecticut has received an act of incorporation from the Legislature for a " Masonic Foundation Fund , " the purpose being the erection of a Masonic Home for Indigent Masons and Orphans . The Grand Master , Grand Treasurer , and Grand Secretary ,. are

ex officio managers , together with six brethren elected annually by Grand Lodge . Life membership costs § 100 ; annual membership $ 10 . The work of preparing designs and plans vvill not be begun until § 75 , 000 are subscribed . Already $ 10 , 000 have been paid in and placed at interest .

The remains of Bro . John Burns , of the Prudence Lodge , No . 2114 , and the Wavertree Lodge , No . 2294 , vvere interred on the 14 th inst ., in Smithdown-road Cemetery . There were present Bros . J . M . Smythe , W . M . 2114 ; Robt . Foote , P . M . 2114 , P . P . G . Treas . ; Richard Owen , Sec . 2114 ; J . L . Jones , Stwd . 2114 ; VV . J . Nugent , 2114 ;

G . Holmes , 2114 ; Eli Brooks , W . M . 2294 ; J Scott , J . W . ; J . G . Hallswood , TreasA G . Holmes , Sec ; J . C . Robinson , P . P . G . D . C ; VV . H . Harvey , I . G . ; VV . F . Connor , Stwd . ; Wilkinson , Boyd , Pugh , Huxley , Doran , Tyler ; Henderson , P . M . 1690 ; VV . Evans , P . M . 594 ; D . C . M'Cleave , 594 ; J . Honeyford , 249 ; and S . Prince , 594 . The funeral service was con ducted by the Rev . I . Todd and the Rev . G . E . C Kennaugh .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Old Sores , Wounds , and Ulcers . —The readiness with which Holloway's unguent rem yes all observations in the circulati n ot the vessels and lymphatics explains their irresistib . e influence in he lmg old sores , bad wounds , and indolent ulcers . To ensure the desired etVect the skin surrounding the diseased part shou d be fomented , dried , uil

and immediately rubbed with the Ointment . This , give purity 10 the foul blood , and strength to the weakened nerves , the only conditions necessary for the cure of all those ulcers vvhich render life almost intolerable . No sooner is this Ointment ' s protective power exerted than the destructive process ceases , and the constructive business begins—new , healthy growth appears to fill np the lately painfully excavated pit .