Lodge Of Benevolence

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . Nunn , S . V . P ., who was supported by Bro . J . Brett , J . V . P ., as S . W . ;

J . Savage , as J . W . ; J . Smith , F . Walters , H . Garrod , S . Gale , C . A . Cottebrune , S . May , W . Mann , P . Kirke , W . C . Crick , C . P . Ward , G . Bolton , C . J . Hogg , E . H . Finney , and other brethren .

Grants were made to the following cases : The widow of Bro . S . A ., of Lodge 344 , Radcliffe Bridge . £ 20 ; Bro . W . R ., 384 , Bangor , £ 5 ; the widow of Bro . J . F ., 153 , Gibraltar , . £ 10 ; , the widow of Bro . J . D .,

1 59 , East Stonehouse , £ 10 ; Bro . A . G ., 879 , Peckham , . £ 20 ; the infant child of late Bro . C . L . N . D ., 957 . London , £ \ o ; Bro .

R . J . P . B ., 5 . 1 S , Deptford , £ 30 ; Bro . C . J . P ., 548 , Deptford , £ 10 ; Bro . J . P ., 59 , London , £ 30 ; Bro . W . F ., 239 , Jamaica , £ \^ ; and Bro . W . IT ., 87 , London , £ \ $ . Four cases were deferred to the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

INSTRUCTION * . — The return visit of the Doric Lodge of Instruction to the United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction is fixed for the evening of Friday , the 27 th inst ., at six o ' clock precisely , when fifteen members of the former lodge will work the Fifteen Sections , under the presidency of Iiro . John Thomas ,

P . M ., P . Z . 507 , 720 , 1230 , & c , the Honorary Preceptor of the " United Pilgrims . " The meeting will be held at the Duke of Edinburgh Tavern , Shcphcrd's-lane , Brixton . We strongly recommend such of our readers as arc instructed in the spread of Masonic instruction to attend on the occasion ,

as they will have an opportunity to observe the great advantages to be derived from the interchange of visits which these lodges have originated . We arc requested to notify that with a view to extend the usefulness of the United Pilgrims' Lodge of

Instruction , its members have reduced the amount of introductory fees and subscriptions , nnd have made such other arrangements as will doubtless considerably increase their numbers and their ability to do good Masonic service in the south of London .

Ax OLD FREEMASON . —Amongst the notabilities of Haworth is the oldest regular Freemason in England , viz ., the venerable James Brown , P . M ., who was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order A . D . 1807 . and is a member of the "Three Graces Lodge , " Haworth , No . 408 . He is now in his

eightvsixth year . During his lifetime he has seen much service both at home and abroad , for he was at Otiebec engaged in the American war in 1814 . lie has been a strong , healthy , active man , and is at present in a stronger stale of health and strength than most at his stage of life .

DEATH OK AX OLD CUMBERLAND FUEEMASON —We have to record the death of the oldest Freemason in the province of Cumberland and Westmorland , and one ofthe oldest , if not the oldest , in England . Bio . John Pearson , of Wigton , died on Saturday morning , 23 rd ult ., curiously enough on the

very day he completed his eighty-sixth year . He was made a Five-mason so long ago as the year 1805 , at Neston , in Cheshire ( Lodge No . 258 ) . ' In the year 1807 , Bro . Pearson removed to Wigton . and was one ofthe " three Johns ¦ '' who established the Wigton Si . John ' s Lodge , now 327—then

607—and the lirsl warrant was granted to him nnd others . He was all his life an enthusiastic Mason , and attained to as high a position as is possible to any ordinary member of the Fraternity , in fact much higher than is usually attained . IIJ was Provincial Grand Secretary , lie gave lhe late Sir James

Graham , P . 'G . M ., his two higher degrees ; and also assisted in advancing the late Admiral Graham . He gave the late Bro . Blair , P . G . M . for Lancashire , all his three degrees , and there were few Masonic ceremonies in the two counties which he did not take part in . He attended the anni \ cr . arv meetings

of his lodge for no fewer than fifty-six years , never missing one until the infirmities of age prevented him . Up to the day of his death his memory and faculties were quite clear , and he could recall even the most minute portion of the mystic ceremonies ofthe " ancient Craft . " He was interred on Monday ,

25 th September , and his remains were attended to the grave by a large number of the brethren , many ofthe neighbouring towns being represented . The coffin was borne to the grave by some of the oldest members ofthe lodge , and a large number of his old friends attended the funeral .

The Atrical.

THE ATRICAL .

DRURY-LANE . —The performances at this fashionable theatre commences with the laughable sketch , by Mr . J . Oxendcn , entitled , "The-Wrong Man in the Right Place , " supported by the talented Yokes family . " Rebecca , " from the pen of Mr . Andrew Halliday , is the drama , and for spectacular effect it

has never been surpassed . " Number Six , Dukestreet , " a farce , is the concluding piece . The theatre is crowded every evening . The novelty likely to be produced at Christmas will , we hear , be founded on the old British legend of " King Arthur . "

ADELPHI . —We need only remind our readers that " Notre Dame " has now reached over its 170 th night , to show ( as we predicted ) what a glorious success it really is . " Down in a Balloon " commences , and " Buttons " finishes , the attractive programme of this popular theatre .

VAUDEVILLE . —The comedietta " Autumn Manoevres , " J . Albery ' s comedy , " Apple Blossoms , " and H . J . Byron ' s extravaganza , "The Orange Tree and the Humble Bee , " comprise the entertainments at this select theatre . The house is crowded every night , and we advise ail to apply early for booking scats , so as to prevent disappointment .

\\ K notice with pleasure that Bro . Samuel Adams announces his first complimentary benefit will take place at the Royal Music Hall ( where he is manager ) , on next Wednesday , 25 th instant . BRO . W . HOLLAND is , wc understand , to have the general management at the Royal Victoria Palace of Varieties , which is nearly completed . We cordially wish him every success .

It is with pleasure that we have heard of the proposal to erect a Provincial Grand Lodge for Dundee , under the designation of the "Provincial Grand Lodge for the Municipal Province of Dundee . " The brethren have selected Bro . Lieut .-Col .

Alison , for the proposed honour . Hitherto Dundee has been made the Provincial Grand Lodge of Forfarshire , and when we state that that Grand Body has not met for three years past , this step on the part ofthe lodges in Dundee is ccrtainlv

necessary . Ax EXCITIXC ; SCENE IN THE CITY . —One of those accidents which sometimes take place in the City and cause such havoc and stoppage of business occurred last week in Gracechurch-street . About four o ' clock a dray was being driven , when

from some cause or other the horses suddenly became restive and unmanageable , and the dray with its ladder protruding behind was backed into the shop front of Bro . Kibble , jeweller , of No . 22 , Gracechurch-street . The large plate-glass front was shivered to pieces and the valuable stock of watches ,

clocks , and jewellery scattered in the roadway . The accident happened near one of the shafts being driven for the main drainage—of which there are several in the street—and the kicking of the horses in their struggles to free themselves from the reins , which had become entangled with their legs ,

terrified the large crowd which , as a matter of course , soon collected . A number of the swell mob and light-lingered gentry—always on the alert for such accidents—were quickly on lhe spot , under the pretence of "assisting , " and , of course , made the most of such an opportunity of helping themselves and

confederates . Seeing how matters stood , the neighbours and a number of friends , under the direction of Inspector Harrison , ofthe City police , joined hands and formed a ring round the scene of the disaster , and thus quickly put an end lo the practices of the light-fingered "helpers . " The police rendered every assistance by stopping the

carriage tralhc at once , and it is mainly owing to their prompt exertions that much more valuable property did not go amissing . Several bushels of broken glass were picked up , and these have to be carefully looked through for diamonds and other precious stones , as well as pieces of gold , before the exact loss can bc ascertained .

1 he following mailer stands over : — " Freemasonry and IsraoiitiMii " ( XXI . ) ; "The Footsteps of Masonry ;' - " l . sraelitish Origin of the Ant'lo-Saxon Race ; " "Tlie Philosophy of Freemasonry ; " " The state of Masonry in Fjiglaiul from the earliest 'Traditions to the Norman

Conquest ; "The Koyal Order of Scotland and its Anti quity ;" "Bro . Carpenter and Bro . Buchan ; Hie Purple in West Lancashire ; " Poetry , Notes and Queries , & c , & c . Reports of Craft Lodges 216 , 1194 , 12 S 9 , 1302 , 1327 ; Mark Lodges 104 and 137 ( consecration ); Byzantine Red Cross Conclave ; Sic

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings' For The Week Ending October 28, 1s71.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS '

The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of lodges and chapters of any change in place , or timeof meeting . MONDAY , OCT . 23 . Lodge 28 , Old King's Arms , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1 S 3 , Unity , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street . For the Week ending October 28 , 1 S 71 .

,, 902 , Burgoyne , Andertons Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 905 , De Grey and Ripon , Great Ilford . Chap . 25 , Robert Burns , Freemasons' Hall . Strong ' BIan Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem- ' Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at S ; Bro . James Terry , Preceptor .

Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern—Havcrstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 1 S 0 ) , Swan Tavern , Mount-street , Grosvenor-square , at 8 . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel ,

Mile-end-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern . Mile End , at 7 for S . \ Yellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern ,. Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . Dilley , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun . Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . M . oitlock , Preceptor .

TUESDAY , OCT . 24 . Lodge 14 , Tuscan , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 92 , Moira , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street .

,, 145 , Prudent Brethren , Freemasons' Hall . ,, 1 S 6 , Industry , Freemasons' Hall . ' „ 205 , Israel , ' ,, 1158 , Southern Star , Montpclicr Tav ., Walworth . ,, 1196 , Urban , Old Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate ,.

Clerkenwell . Chap . 7 , Royal York , Freemasons' Hall . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor : Domatic Lodgeof Instruction , Palmerston Ta v ., Grosvenor--park , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms ,

Rochesterrow , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodgeof Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , ' Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at S ; Bra . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Inslruclion ( 753 ) Knights

of St . John's Tavern , St . John ' s-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( S 29 ) , Cambridge Hotel ,. Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben lonson Lodge of Instruction , Ben Jonson ,

Goodnian ' s-yard , at 8 . Florence Nightingale Lodgeof Instruction , Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern ,, liishopsgate-street Within , at 7 . 30 : Bro . Bolton ( W . M . 1227 ) , Preceptor .

WEDNESDAY , OCT . 25 . Lodge 212 , Euphrates , Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Basinghall-street . ,, S ° 7 t United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kennington . ,, 754 , High Cross , Seven Sisters'Tav ., Tottenham . „ 871 , Royal Oak , White Swan Tavern , Deptford . ,, 898 , Temperance in the East , 6 , Newby-place ,. Poplar .

,, 1056 , Victoria , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Chap . 13 , Union Waterloo , Masonic Hall , Woolwich . > , 753 , Prince Frederick William , Knights of St .

John Hotel , St . fohn ' s Wood . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 ; J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 22 S ) , the Grafton Anns , Prince of Wales' Road , Kentish Town , at 8 ; . Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceplor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern ,

Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , 1 receptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , I loxton , al 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav ., Londonstreet , City , at 7 '/ . ' .

Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Parkroad , Peckham ; Bro . David Rose , Preceplor . Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodgeof Instruction , Thicket Hotel , Anerley , ' at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Iiro . II . W . Lindus , Preceptor .

THURSDAY , OCT . 26 . General Committee Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Lodge 22 , Neptune , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street . ,, Co , Peace ami Harmony , London Tav ., Bishopsgate-street . ,, 65 , Prosperity , Guildhall Coffee House , Greshamstreet .

,, 66 , Grenadiers , Freemasons' Hall . Chap . 29 , St , Albans , Albion Hold , AUlersgale-strcct . ,, 73 , Mount Lebanon , Bridge-house Hotel , Southwark .

,, 177 , Domatic , Anderton s Hotel , Fleet-street . ,, 534 , Polish National , Freemasons' IlalL The R . A . Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Ceremony , History of Moses' Rod , and part sections . Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Goat and Compasses ,

Huston-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Panmure Lodge of Inslruclion ( 720 ) , Balham Hotel , Ual « ham , at 7 : Bro . John Thomas , Preceptor .