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Mark Masonry.
Steward England , was ele . ted Treasurer ; and Bros . Munson and Wright , Tylers . Feeling allusion was made to the recent death of Bro . Arthur John Ward , Steward , anJ the Secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to his widow .
Rosicrucian Society Of England.
Rosicrucian Society of England .
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterly meeting was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 16 A , Great Queen-street . I'he M . C . was duly formed by V . W . Fra . Robert Roy , Master of the Temple . Among thise present were the S . Magus , Dr . W . R . Woodman , 1 X ° , and Fras . Ferguson , George Kenning , Wynn Westcott . and Maihers , of the VI 11 ° ; also Fras . Walls , Deputy
M . T . J Coffin , VV . G . Lemon , 1 . W . Lemon , J . J . Thomas , Frye , Hay , and F . H . Gottlieb . Hro . G . Gregory , P . M . 153 S , was advanced to the grade of Zelalor , and elected a member of the college , V . W . Fra . Robert Roy performing the ceremony in a faultless manner , and the S . M . cor ferred the mysteries . Seven fratres then received the Second Degree , vvhich was conferred in full
ceremony by the S . M ., vvith the assistance of the members of the High Council , or VIll ° . Fra . Dr . Wynn Westcott , Vlll and Hon . IX ° , then read a report ( written by request of the college ) upon an article entitled " Rosicrucianism ; a Trance discourse by J . B . Tetlow , " vvhich had appeared in a weekly journal . He pointed out its fallacies and errors , and gave a clear outline of the real tenets of the old Rosicrucians , especially condemning the idea that they had any
relation vvith Phallicism . On the motion of R . W . Fra . Mathers , the annual reports of the college were ordered to be made copyright . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to V . W . Fra . Robert Roy for his able tenure of the chair of the college . Fra . Gottlieb took a farewell of the college , he being about to return to India . The S . M . expressed in very hearty terms the affection felt by the fratres for the good friend they were about to lo . se . The ollege was then closed .
Rowing Clubs Lodge.
ROWING CLUBS LODGE .
We understand that a warrant has been granted for a lodpe , to be called The Argonauts , the qualification being membership of some recognised amateur rowing club . The lodge will meet at Cromwell Hall ( The Baths ) , Putney Bridge-road , Putney , S . W ., on the second Alonday in the months of March , April , May , June , and October , the consecration taking place on the 12 th of March next , by V . W .
Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Grand Secretary , assisted by other distinguished Grand Oilicers . Bro . Menteuuis , P . G . S ., P . M . 14 and 2060 , is the VV . Master designate , with Bro . Radford , as S . W . ; and Bro . Savjry , as l . W . We understand that several well-known oarsmen have already sent in their names as joining members , and we anticipate a very good future for the lodge .
Freemasonry In Turkey.
FREEMASONRY IN TURKEY .
The meeting of the Oiiental Lodge—the mother lodge of Freemasonry in Constantinople—last St . John ' s night , the 27 th December , was indicative of renewed Masonic vigour in the capital of Turkey . In addition to visitors Irom the sister Lodge Bulwer , whose meetings are held in the same Temple , Francis Memorial Building , adjoining the British
Consulate , there was a numerous deputation from the Italia Risorta Lodge , which works according to the Scotch ritual , from the chapter of the Italia Risorta , and from the Leinster Lodge , The Albert Edward Lodge of Alexandria , and the Hova Ecclesia Lodge , of Bright jn , were also represented . The Board of Past Masters consisted of Bros . Geraci ,
W . M . Italia Risorta j G . Guarracino , P . M . Itaha Risorta ; Furlani , Principal of the chapter of the Italia Risorta ; Vinicombe Bey , Atkinson Bey , Blair , and Nissen , of the Oriental ; F . Jorgensen and li . H . Hanly , of the Bulwer ; C . J . Reppen , Deutsche Bund ( extinct ) ; and Wills and Rand , of the Leinster .
Bro . Col . C . G . C . Norton having been duly installed in theichair of K . S . by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . U . Streater , and the usual work having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the Hall of the British Institute , underneath the Masonic Temple , where a supper awaited them .
Bro . Col . NORTON , in rising to propose the regular toasts usual on such an occasion , made the following remarks when about to drink to "The Health of H . I . Majesty the Sultan . " The remarkable Sovereign who occupies the throne of Tuikey at the . close of the 19 th century , Abdul Hamed Khan , will leave a name to the world that must ever shine with conspicuous radience in the historical annals
of his country , lt is owing to Irs protection that we Masons are enabled to hold our lodge meetings without molestation , for he knows that King Oscar of Sweden and H-R . Highness the Prince of VVales are our brethren , and that Freemasons must necessarily be loyal , true , and honourable men , or they would not be suffered to link themselves b y Masonic ties to Royal personages and rulers of
nations . The vows I took at my installation t--night necessitate that 1 behave as a peaceful subject and cheerfully conform to the laws of the country wherein I reside , to enter into no plotsorconspiraciesagainstits government , and patiently to submit myself to the decision of its supreme legislature . In fact , we know tint the more Masonic brethren are encouraged by the State , the
greater will be the number of law - abiding persons within it . If the world knew what we Know and practised , what all good Masons pro-,. , Practise , there would be no Eastern Question , no Irish dissention ; the nations would be bouncftogether J'j ° ^ brotherhood , and that mystic lamp we have earned down to this day through ages of loom and i
g gnorance ™ ° "' enlighten humanity at large with its celestial radiance , ** . ™! , ove and humanity would take the place of hatred tl ? 1 . "J'ford . Let us examine what other claims besides inat of being the Sultan of Turkey , Abdul Hamed Khan ha u- be hono " red and toasted by us Masons . He nas exhibited two of the prominent qualities that
characterse our Order , namely , the virtues of charity and humanity , ou cannot take up a local paper without finding every day m ih j L ' -ani' « tation ot the first , and his private ij-etnods , gaming aid and help to the poor or afflicted are Known b y many of us as well . ( Applause . ) As for his
Freemasonry In Turkey.
humanity , it is to be observed that never since this Padishah ascended the throne has he signed a sentence of death against one of his subjects . However erring the malefactor , he has been punished by a sentence to take effect in this world , but the life given him by God has been preserved that he may answer at the judgment seat above , when it shall please the Almighty in His own good time
to summon him . As a soldier I have seived the Sultan , and as a Mason 1 can drink his health . Let us then accompany the toast of Abdul Hamed Khan , Sultan of Turkey , vvith the shout of acclamation that his troops throughout his empire give each day when parading at sundown — Padishahim chok yaiha !—Long live the Padishah . ( Cheers and loud applause . ) Bro . PsiCHARY , an Ottoman subject , briefly responded
in a terse speech in the English language . The proceedings , which were necessarily prolonged to a late hour owing tothecosmopclitan nature of the gathering each Orient represented having to be duly honoured , were characterised throughout by that thorough harmony , order , and good fellowship alluded to by the W . M . in his remarks on the Sultan of Turkey . Bro . Woods Pasha has been re-elected VV . M . of the Bulwer Lodge .
Entertainment ' To The East Lancashire Annuitants.
ENTERTAINMENT ' TO THE EAST LANCASHIRE ANNUITANTS .
The annual dinner was given to the Old Folks , on Wednesday , the nth instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet , Manchester . An invitation was sent to everyone of the annuitants , and 16 availed themselves of it . Railway and cab fares were paid for those who lived at a distance ,
one old lady coming from Derby . Ihey arrived for the most part between three and rive o ' clock , and were received by Bros . T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . T ., and A . H . Jefferis , P . Prov . A . G . D . of C , and at 6 o ' clock proceeded to the dining-room , where a capital dinner was placed before them , and which apparently was heartily enjoyed by all . 1 he following brethren and ladies dined with the
O . d Folks : Bro . W . Jaffrey , P . P . S . G . D ., Mrs . Jaffrey , and Miss Clark ; Bro . W . Nicholl , P . G . Treas ., and Mrs . Nicholl ; Bro . and Mrs . Pritchard ; Bro . F . H . Davidson , P . M . 6 33 , and Mis . Davidson ; Bro . R . R . Lisenden , P . G . Stwd ., Mis . Lisenden , and Mrs . Edward Smith ; Bros . A . H . Jefferis , P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; E . W . Irving , P . G . Stwd . ; CD . Cheetham , P . M . 993 ; J . Stovold ,
P . M . 993 ; B . Brierley , Sec . 2156 ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . of C , and Mrs . Salmon ; Bro . K . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . of C . 204 . Bro . VV . Bo l lock , P . M . 1 G 33 , P . P . G . P ., occupied the position of Chairman , and Bro . T . P . Hooper , f . P . G . T ., that of Vice-Chairman . Bro . P . Lawton , who has for some years past worked very zealously lor the success of the entertainment , was
unfortunately absent through indisposition . During dinner the usual congratulatory telegram was received and replied to from the Croydon Institution , where a similar entertainment was being given to a large number of aged Freemasons and widows . When dinner was finished , Mrs . Pritchard and Bro . B . Brierley gave some recitations in the Lancashire dialect ,
Bro . VV . jaffrey contributed a song , and Bro . Boitock a recitation . Bro . Lisenden gave a performance on the English concertina . 'Ihe Old Folks seemed to enjoy the various contributions , and about S . 30 began to disperse . Each old lady on
depal ting was presented with a packet of tea , and the gentlemen vvith tobacco , and by 9 . 30 ah had left the building . 'Ihe thanks of all cjneerned in the pleasure of the Old Folks are undoubtedly due to Bros . Hooper and Jefferis for their trouble and kindness in collecting subscriptions , and in making the arrangements lor the entertainment .
Sonnet.
SONNET .
To BRO . HENRY SADLER P . M ., & c , on reading his ^ valuable volume on " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " " ~ just published . Souls of the " Ancient Masons , " who did keep I'he Good old Cratt in England far more pure Than " Moderns " would have made it , 1 am sure , E'en now , in bliss , with gratitude must leap To see a worthy Brother rise to sweep
The cobwebs of delusion from the page , Where they have hung , diit-catching , black with age ; For thy researches have been carried deep Into such records as do now remain . Thanks , Bro . SADLER , hearty thanks to thee , For thy wise labours in Freemasonry ; Thou now bast made what erst was dark most plain . " Masonic Facts and Fictions " well have shown How seeds which germinated were by " Ancient Masons "
sown . GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL , Author of" A Hundred Masonic Rose Cottage , Sonnets , " & c , & c . Stokesley .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
GRAND LODGE OF O HIO . The 78 th annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Dayton , on the 25 th and 20 th October last . Bro . S . Stacker Williams , M . W . G . M ., presided , and there were present fully 500 brethren , including Bro . Soule Smith , G . M . Kentucky , and other distinguished visitors . . The G . Master ' s address covered a
considerable extent of ground , and only one point appears to call for any remark , to wit , his proposal that a history of Freemasonry in Ohio should be compiled . For h : s energetic advocacy of this step we take leave to commend Bio . Williams , and we trust his advice will be acted upon . On the second day of the meeting Bro . T . S . Parv . n , G . See . Iowa , was introduced , and received vvith the usual honours
belonging to his rank . As regards the election , we note that Bro . Williams was re-elected M . W . G . M . tor the third year in succession , and we congratulate the Grand Lodge of Ohio on having renewed its choice of so distinguished a brother . Trie following are the principal G . Officers for the new year , viz .: Bros . Stacker Williams , M . W . G . M . ,-J . Le H . Long , D . G . M . ; L . Burdick , S , G . W . ; L . C .
The Craft Abroad.
Goodall , J . G . W . ; Chas . Brown , G . Treas . ; J . D . Caldwell , G . Sec ; Rev . L . Van Cleeve , G . Chap . ; Albert Andrews , G . Orator ; VV . M . Baldwin , S . G . D . ; Geo . M . Osborne , J . G . L ) . ; C . S . Ammel , G . Marshal ; and Jacob Randall , G . Tyler . It is worthy of remark that Bro . Caldwell has been invested for the 3 6 th time as Grand
Secretary , and liro . Randa'l for the 24 th time as Grand Tyler . We learn from the Masonic Chronicle , of Columbus , Ohio , that there is a likelihood that this Grand Lodge will at an early date obtain a permanent head-quarters , and the probability is that , in such case , Columbus will be selected for its establishment .
Masonic Honours.
MASONIC HONOURS .
The Keystone ( Philadelphia ) has the following in reference to the late visit of the American brethren to England—The visit of the American brethren to England during the past summer , coming as it did in the midst of the many demonstrations of the Queen ' s Jubilee , was
highly appreciated by the English Freemasons . Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , at York , elected as honorary members , Bros . Chailes VV . Packer , Daniel Sutter , John L . Young , Charles Mathews , jun ., and several others ; and at one of the late meetings of Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 , Bro . Charles E . Meyer , and Bro . Thomas J . Shryock , Grand Master of Maryland , were elected honorary
members thereof . Bro . Meyer has just received from the Secretary of the lodge , Bro . Reynolds , the jewel of the Anglo-American Lodge , and from Bro . George Lambert , LP .. Vl ., the Jubilee medal authorised by the Prince of VVales , M . W . Grand Master ot Masons of England , to be worn by members of English lodges who participated in any of the ceremonies of the Jubilee . The medal of the
lodge is of gold , and embraces the coats of arms of England and America , beautifully combined and enamelled in proper colours . The Jubilee medal is also of gold , centaining a purple portrait of the Queen on the obverse , and on the reverse the coat of arms of the Grand Master of England , H . K . H . the Prince of Wales , Themjdals are both beautiful and artistic , and will be placed for a short time on exhibition in the Grand Lodge Library .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . COL . DAVID MACLIVER , P . M . We have heard vvith sincere regret of the death , at the comparatively early ageot 45 , of our worthy Bro . Macliver , whose name figured conspicuously during last summer in connection with the ancient Baldwyn Preceptory ot Knights Templar , Bristol , and their entertainment at the Holborn Restaurant of the American Templar Pilgrims under Prater
Charles E . Meyer , G . Recorder ot Pennsylvania , then on a visit to this country . Bro . Col . Macliver , vv ho was a junior paitner in the firm of Macliver and Son , proprietors of the Western Daily frcss , was a P . M . of the St . Vincent Lodge , No . 1404 , Bristol , a P . P . G . R . of the Mark Province of Bristol , and was on the event of completing his service as E . P . of the Baldvyn Preceptory , K . T . He was
a Lite Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and having experienced the warmest hospitality when he attended the G . Encampment of the United States at its triennial gathering in Philadelphia , he determined on reciprocating the kindness there sho . vn him , and on July last with the members of his preceptory journeyed all the way to London , in order to entertain the party of Pilgrims
which came over to England during the tune of thi American Exhibition in Londjn . He was a J . P . for Bristol , and having served as Captain in the 2 nd Somersetshire Militia , became , on retiring Irom that regiment , firstly Maj jr , and afterwards Colonel Commanding of the ist Gloucestershire Engineers . At the time of his death he had j ust been
gazetted Honorary Commandant of the latter corps , in succession to the Duke of Beautort . He diel at Cannes , whither he had been ordered by his medical advisers , on Monday , leaving behind him a widow and one son to mourn his loss . To his father , who is still alive , and his family we offer our warm sympathy .
It is announced in official circles that Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , R . N ., M . P ., one of the Lords ofthe Admiralty , has placed the resignation of h ; s olfice in Lord Salisbury's hand , the reason assigned being that Lord Charles is unable to agree vvith the policy of the Fir ^ t Lord ( Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P . ) . The presiding [ Magistrates at the several Police
Courts at Bow-street , Westminster , Lambeth , Hammersmith , West Ham , Greenwich , and the other Police Courts , have acknowledged receipt in each case of £ 25 transmitted in accordance with the directions of the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , out of the £ 500 voted by Grand Lodge for the relief of distress among the London poor .
NORTH-W EST LONDON DENIAL INSTITUTE . — Extract from Kentish Town Magazine , for Apri ' , 1886 . — "The above-named Institute , under the special patronage of ths Clergy , Medical Men , Gentlemen and Ladies of the N . and N . W , districts , alVords in its daily and extensive ptactice , wondrous exemplification of the great progress that has been made in the science of dintistry during quite modern days , a . id also proves indisputably the great boon which the above-named Institute consufferersDefective teeth and
lers daily upon numerous . gums are well known to be the foundation of the most painful complaints ihit afflict mankind , and that the several ailments of the mouth need the skilled attention of eminent scientists , if they are to be cured , or even alleviated , and in order that such skilled attention mijht be within the reach of all grades , the NORIH-VVEST LONUO . V DENTAL I NSTITUTE was established . Situated at 80 , Fortess-road , Junction-road , Kentish Town , under the superintendence of Mr .
A . VV . FUI-HEK , L . D . S ., Koyal College of Surgeons ot England , assisted by a staff of sk lied and quaiitied gentcmen , this Institute supplieu artilicial teeth ; latest scientific improvements ; extracts teeth , and performs all other necessary operations painlessly , and bestows benelits that cannot be over-estimated upon this portion of our largely-populated suburbs that would not seek the aid of Hospita . s and Charities in ihe Metropolis . We may add that Mr-A . VV . I ' UKUI-K , L . D . S ., R . C . S . Ii ., has nad 30 years' experience in
hospitals and private practice , is of a very kiuuiy disposition , and eminently lilted for the position that he holds , where he has earned the golden ' opinions of all who have consulted him . Mr . FURBER is also a well-known benefactor , having devoted ten years ot his early practice to serve the poor , during which period his well-tutored and able hand relieved [ rree of cost ] no less a number than 20 , 000 suffering patients . "—Fees at this Institute are moderate , and Free to " the Unemployed , "
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Mark Masonry.
Steward England , was ele . ted Treasurer ; and Bros . Munson and Wright , Tylers . Feeling allusion was made to the recent death of Bro . Arthur John Ward , Steward , anJ the Secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to his widow .
Rosicrucian Society Of England.
Rosicrucian Society of England .
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The quarterly meeting was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 16 A , Great Queen-street . I'he M . C . was duly formed by V . W . Fra . Robert Roy , Master of the Temple . Among thise present were the S . Magus , Dr . W . R . Woodman , 1 X ° , and Fras . Ferguson , George Kenning , Wynn Westcott . and Maihers , of the VI 11 ° ; also Fras . Walls , Deputy
M . T . J Coffin , VV . G . Lemon , 1 . W . Lemon , J . J . Thomas , Frye , Hay , and F . H . Gottlieb . Hro . G . Gregory , P . M . 153 S , was advanced to the grade of Zelalor , and elected a member of the college , V . W . Fra . Robert Roy performing the ceremony in a faultless manner , and the S . M . cor ferred the mysteries . Seven fratres then received the Second Degree , vvhich was conferred in full
ceremony by the S . M ., vvith the assistance of the members of the High Council , or VIll ° . Fra . Dr . Wynn Westcott , Vlll and Hon . IX ° , then read a report ( written by request of the college ) upon an article entitled " Rosicrucianism ; a Trance discourse by J . B . Tetlow , " vvhich had appeared in a weekly journal . He pointed out its fallacies and errors , and gave a clear outline of the real tenets of the old Rosicrucians , especially condemning the idea that they had any
relation vvith Phallicism . On the motion of R . W . Fra . Mathers , the annual reports of the college were ordered to be made copyright . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to V . W . Fra . Robert Roy for his able tenure of the chair of the college . Fra . Gottlieb took a farewell of the college , he being about to return to India . The S . M . expressed in very hearty terms the affection felt by the fratres for the good friend they were about to lo . se . The ollege was then closed .
Rowing Clubs Lodge.
ROWING CLUBS LODGE .
We understand that a warrant has been granted for a lodpe , to be called The Argonauts , the qualification being membership of some recognised amateur rowing club . The lodge will meet at Cromwell Hall ( The Baths ) , Putney Bridge-road , Putney , S . W ., on the second Alonday in the months of March , April , May , June , and October , the consecration taking place on the 12 th of March next , by V . W .
Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Grand Secretary , assisted by other distinguished Grand Oilicers . Bro . Menteuuis , P . G . S ., P . M . 14 and 2060 , is the VV . Master designate , with Bro . Radford , as S . W . ; and Bro . Savjry , as l . W . We understand that several well-known oarsmen have already sent in their names as joining members , and we anticipate a very good future for the lodge .
Freemasonry In Turkey.
FREEMASONRY IN TURKEY .
The meeting of the Oiiental Lodge—the mother lodge of Freemasonry in Constantinople—last St . John ' s night , the 27 th December , was indicative of renewed Masonic vigour in the capital of Turkey . In addition to visitors Irom the sister Lodge Bulwer , whose meetings are held in the same Temple , Francis Memorial Building , adjoining the British
Consulate , there was a numerous deputation from the Italia Risorta Lodge , which works according to the Scotch ritual , from the chapter of the Italia Risorta , and from the Leinster Lodge , The Albert Edward Lodge of Alexandria , and the Hova Ecclesia Lodge , of Bright jn , were also represented . The Board of Past Masters consisted of Bros . Geraci ,
W . M . Italia Risorta j G . Guarracino , P . M . Itaha Risorta ; Furlani , Principal of the chapter of the Italia Risorta ; Vinicombe Bey , Atkinson Bey , Blair , and Nissen , of the Oriental ; F . Jorgensen and li . H . Hanly , of the Bulwer ; C . J . Reppen , Deutsche Bund ( extinct ) ; and Wills and Rand , of the Leinster .
Bro . Col . C . G . C . Norton having been duly installed in theichair of K . S . by the outgoing Master , Bro . J . U . Streater , and the usual work having been transacted , the brethren adjourned to the Hall of the British Institute , underneath the Masonic Temple , where a supper awaited them .
Bro . Col . NORTON , in rising to propose the regular toasts usual on such an occasion , made the following remarks when about to drink to "The Health of H . I . Majesty the Sultan . " The remarkable Sovereign who occupies the throne of Tuikey at the . close of the 19 th century , Abdul Hamed Khan , will leave a name to the world that must ever shine with conspicuous radience in the historical annals
of his country , lt is owing to Irs protection that we Masons are enabled to hold our lodge meetings without molestation , for he knows that King Oscar of Sweden and H-R . Highness the Prince of VVales are our brethren , and that Freemasons must necessarily be loyal , true , and honourable men , or they would not be suffered to link themselves b y Masonic ties to Royal personages and rulers of
nations . The vows I took at my installation t--night necessitate that 1 behave as a peaceful subject and cheerfully conform to the laws of the country wherein I reside , to enter into no plotsorconspiraciesagainstits government , and patiently to submit myself to the decision of its supreme legislature . In fact , we know tint the more Masonic brethren are encouraged by the State , the
greater will be the number of law - abiding persons within it . If the world knew what we Know and practised , what all good Masons pro-,. , Practise , there would be no Eastern Question , no Irish dissention ; the nations would be bouncftogether J'j ° ^ brotherhood , and that mystic lamp we have earned down to this day through ages of loom and i
g gnorance ™ ° "' enlighten humanity at large with its celestial radiance , ** . ™! , ove and humanity would take the place of hatred tl ? 1 . "J'ford . Let us examine what other claims besides inat of being the Sultan of Turkey , Abdul Hamed Khan ha u- be hono " red and toasted by us Masons . He nas exhibited two of the prominent qualities that
characterse our Order , namely , the virtues of charity and humanity , ou cannot take up a local paper without finding every day m ih j L ' -ani' « tation ot the first , and his private ij-etnods , gaming aid and help to the poor or afflicted are Known b y many of us as well . ( Applause . ) As for his
Freemasonry In Turkey.
humanity , it is to be observed that never since this Padishah ascended the throne has he signed a sentence of death against one of his subjects . However erring the malefactor , he has been punished by a sentence to take effect in this world , but the life given him by God has been preserved that he may answer at the judgment seat above , when it shall please the Almighty in His own good time
to summon him . As a soldier I have seived the Sultan , and as a Mason 1 can drink his health . Let us then accompany the toast of Abdul Hamed Khan , Sultan of Turkey , vvith the shout of acclamation that his troops throughout his empire give each day when parading at sundown — Padishahim chok yaiha !—Long live the Padishah . ( Cheers and loud applause . ) Bro . PsiCHARY , an Ottoman subject , briefly responded
in a terse speech in the English language . The proceedings , which were necessarily prolonged to a late hour owing tothecosmopclitan nature of the gathering each Orient represented having to be duly honoured , were characterised throughout by that thorough harmony , order , and good fellowship alluded to by the W . M . in his remarks on the Sultan of Turkey . Bro . Woods Pasha has been re-elected VV . M . of the Bulwer Lodge .
Entertainment ' To The East Lancashire Annuitants.
ENTERTAINMENT ' TO THE EAST LANCASHIRE ANNUITANTS .
The annual dinner was given to the Old Folks , on Wednesday , the nth instant , in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet , Manchester . An invitation was sent to everyone of the annuitants , and 16 availed themselves of it . Railway and cab fares were paid for those who lived at a distance ,
one old lady coming from Derby . Ihey arrived for the most part between three and rive o ' clock , and were received by Bros . T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . T ., and A . H . Jefferis , P . Prov . A . G . D . of C , and at 6 o ' clock proceeded to the dining-room , where a capital dinner was placed before them , and which apparently was heartily enjoyed by all . 1 he following brethren and ladies dined with the
O . d Folks : Bro . W . Jaffrey , P . P . S . G . D ., Mrs . Jaffrey , and Miss Clark ; Bro . W . Nicholl , P . G . Treas ., and Mrs . Nicholl ; Bro . and Mrs . Pritchard ; Bro . F . H . Davidson , P . M . 6 33 , and Mis . Davidson ; Bro . R . R . Lisenden , P . G . Stwd ., Mis . Lisenden , and Mrs . Edward Smith ; Bros . A . H . Jefferis , P . P . A . G . D . of C . ; E . W . Irving , P . G . Stwd . ; CD . Cheetham , P . M . 993 ; J . Stovold ,
P . M . 993 ; B . Brierley , Sec . 2156 ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . P . G . D . of C , and Mrs . Salmon ; Bro . K . A . Eldershaw , P . M ., D . of C . 204 . Bro . VV . Bo l lock , P . M . 1 G 33 , P . P . G . P ., occupied the position of Chairman , and Bro . T . P . Hooper , f . P . G . T ., that of Vice-Chairman . Bro . P . Lawton , who has for some years past worked very zealously lor the success of the entertainment , was
unfortunately absent through indisposition . During dinner the usual congratulatory telegram was received and replied to from the Croydon Institution , where a similar entertainment was being given to a large number of aged Freemasons and widows . When dinner was finished , Mrs . Pritchard and Bro . B . Brierley gave some recitations in the Lancashire dialect ,
Bro . VV . jaffrey contributed a song , and Bro . Boitock a recitation . Bro . Lisenden gave a performance on the English concertina . 'Ihe Old Folks seemed to enjoy the various contributions , and about S . 30 began to disperse . Each old lady on
depal ting was presented with a packet of tea , and the gentlemen vvith tobacco , and by 9 . 30 ah had left the building . 'Ihe thanks of all cjneerned in the pleasure of the Old Folks are undoubtedly due to Bros . Hooper and Jefferis for their trouble and kindness in collecting subscriptions , and in making the arrangements lor the entertainment .
Sonnet.
SONNET .
To BRO . HENRY SADLER P . M ., & c , on reading his ^ valuable volume on " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " " ~ just published . Souls of the " Ancient Masons , " who did keep I'he Good old Cratt in England far more pure Than " Moderns " would have made it , 1 am sure , E'en now , in bliss , with gratitude must leap To see a worthy Brother rise to sweep
The cobwebs of delusion from the page , Where they have hung , diit-catching , black with age ; For thy researches have been carried deep Into such records as do now remain . Thanks , Bro . SADLER , hearty thanks to thee , For thy wise labours in Freemasonry ; Thou now bast made what erst was dark most plain . " Masonic Facts and Fictions " well have shown How seeds which germinated were by " Ancient Masons "
sown . GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL , Author of" A Hundred Masonic Rose Cottage , Sonnets , " & c , & c . Stokesley .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
GRAND LODGE OF O HIO . The 78 th annual communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Dayton , on the 25 th and 20 th October last . Bro . S . Stacker Williams , M . W . G . M ., presided , and there were present fully 500 brethren , including Bro . Soule Smith , G . M . Kentucky , and other distinguished visitors . . The G . Master ' s address covered a
considerable extent of ground , and only one point appears to call for any remark , to wit , his proposal that a history of Freemasonry in Ohio should be compiled . For h : s energetic advocacy of this step we take leave to commend Bio . Williams , and we trust his advice will be acted upon . On the second day of the meeting Bro . T . S . Parv . n , G . See . Iowa , was introduced , and received vvith the usual honours
belonging to his rank . As regards the election , we note that Bro . Williams was re-elected M . W . G . M . tor the third year in succession , and we congratulate the Grand Lodge of Ohio on having renewed its choice of so distinguished a brother . Trie following are the principal G . Officers for the new year , viz .: Bros . Stacker Williams , M . W . G . M . ,-J . Le H . Long , D . G . M . ; L . Burdick , S , G . W . ; L . C .
The Craft Abroad.
Goodall , J . G . W . ; Chas . Brown , G . Treas . ; J . D . Caldwell , G . Sec ; Rev . L . Van Cleeve , G . Chap . ; Albert Andrews , G . Orator ; VV . M . Baldwin , S . G . D . ; Geo . M . Osborne , J . G . L ) . ; C . S . Ammel , G . Marshal ; and Jacob Randall , G . Tyler . It is worthy of remark that Bro . Caldwell has been invested for the 3 6 th time as Grand
Secretary , and liro . Randa'l for the 24 th time as Grand Tyler . We learn from the Masonic Chronicle , of Columbus , Ohio , that there is a likelihood that this Grand Lodge will at an early date obtain a permanent head-quarters , and the probability is that , in such case , Columbus will be selected for its establishment .
Masonic Honours.
MASONIC HONOURS .
The Keystone ( Philadelphia ) has the following in reference to the late visit of the American brethren to England—The visit of the American brethren to England during the past summer , coming as it did in the midst of the many demonstrations of the Queen ' s Jubilee , was
highly appreciated by the English Freemasons . Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , at York , elected as honorary members , Bros . Chailes VV . Packer , Daniel Sutter , John L . Young , Charles Mathews , jun ., and several others ; and at one of the late meetings of Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 , Bro . Charles E . Meyer , and Bro . Thomas J . Shryock , Grand Master of Maryland , were elected honorary
members thereof . Bro . Meyer has just received from the Secretary of the lodge , Bro . Reynolds , the jewel of the Anglo-American Lodge , and from Bro . George Lambert , LP .. Vl ., the Jubilee medal authorised by the Prince of VVales , M . W . Grand Master ot Masons of England , to be worn by members of English lodges who participated in any of the ceremonies of the Jubilee . The medal of the
lodge is of gold , and embraces the coats of arms of England and America , beautifully combined and enamelled in proper colours . The Jubilee medal is also of gold , centaining a purple portrait of the Queen on the obverse , and on the reverse the coat of arms of the Grand Master of England , H . K . H . the Prince of Wales , Themjdals are both beautiful and artistic , and will be placed for a short time on exhibition in the Grand Lodge Library .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . COL . DAVID MACLIVER , P . M . We have heard vvith sincere regret of the death , at the comparatively early ageot 45 , of our worthy Bro . Macliver , whose name figured conspicuously during last summer in connection with the ancient Baldwyn Preceptory ot Knights Templar , Bristol , and their entertainment at the Holborn Restaurant of the American Templar Pilgrims under Prater
Charles E . Meyer , G . Recorder ot Pennsylvania , then on a visit to this country . Bro . Col . Macliver , vv ho was a junior paitner in the firm of Macliver and Son , proprietors of the Western Daily frcss , was a P . M . of the St . Vincent Lodge , No . 1404 , Bristol , a P . P . G . R . of the Mark Province of Bristol , and was on the event of completing his service as E . P . of the Baldvyn Preceptory , K . T . He was
a Lite Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and having experienced the warmest hospitality when he attended the G . Encampment of the United States at its triennial gathering in Philadelphia , he determined on reciprocating the kindness there sho . vn him , and on July last with the members of his preceptory journeyed all the way to London , in order to entertain the party of Pilgrims
which came over to England during the tune of thi American Exhibition in Londjn . He was a J . P . for Bristol , and having served as Captain in the 2 nd Somersetshire Militia , became , on retiring Irom that regiment , firstly Maj jr , and afterwards Colonel Commanding of the ist Gloucestershire Engineers . At the time of his death he had j ust been
gazetted Honorary Commandant of the latter corps , in succession to the Duke of Beautort . He diel at Cannes , whither he had been ordered by his medical advisers , on Monday , leaving behind him a widow and one son to mourn his loss . To his father , who is still alive , and his family we offer our warm sympathy .
It is announced in official circles that Bro . Lord Charles Beresford , R . N ., M . P ., one of the Lords ofthe Admiralty , has placed the resignation of h ; s olfice in Lord Salisbury's hand , the reason assigned being that Lord Charles is unable to agree vvith the policy of the Fir ^ t Lord ( Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P . ) . The presiding [ Magistrates at the several Police
Courts at Bow-street , Westminster , Lambeth , Hammersmith , West Ham , Greenwich , and the other Police Courts , have acknowledged receipt in each case of £ 25 transmitted in accordance with the directions of the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , out of the £ 500 voted by Grand Lodge for the relief of distress among the London poor .
NORTH-W EST LONDON DENIAL INSTITUTE . — Extract from Kentish Town Magazine , for Apri ' , 1886 . — "The above-named Institute , under the special patronage of ths Clergy , Medical Men , Gentlemen and Ladies of the N . and N . W , districts , alVords in its daily and extensive ptactice , wondrous exemplification of the great progress that has been made in the science of dintistry during quite modern days , a . id also proves indisputably the great boon which the above-named Institute consufferersDefective teeth and
lers daily upon numerous . gums are well known to be the foundation of the most painful complaints ihit afflict mankind , and that the several ailments of the mouth need the skilled attention of eminent scientists , if they are to be cured , or even alleviated , and in order that such skilled attention mijht be within the reach of all grades , the NORIH-VVEST LONUO . V DENTAL I NSTITUTE was established . Situated at 80 , Fortess-road , Junction-road , Kentish Town , under the superintendence of Mr .
A . VV . FUI-HEK , L . D . S ., Koyal College of Surgeons ot England , assisted by a staff of sk lied and quaiitied gentcmen , this Institute supplieu artilicial teeth ; latest scientific improvements ; extracts teeth , and performs all other necessary operations painlessly , and bestows benelits that cannot be over-estimated upon this portion of our largely-populated suburbs that would not seek the aid of Hospita . s and Charities in ihe Metropolis . We may add that Mr-A . VV . I ' UKUI-K , L . D . S ., R . C . S . Ii ., has nad 30 years' experience in
hospitals and private practice , is of a very kiuuiy disposition , and eminently lilted for the position that he holds , where he has earned the golden ' opinions of all who have consulted him . Mr . FURBER is also a well-known benefactor , having devoted ten years ot his early practice to serve the poor , during which period his well-tutored and able hand relieved [ rree of cost ] no less a number than 20 , 000 suffering patients . "—Fees at this Institute are moderate , and Free to " the Unemployed , "