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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
A stained glass window to the memory of the late Bro . Col . Fred . Burnaby was unveiled at St . Peter's Church , Bedford , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . At a recent meeting of the electors of the Whitechapel Division of the Tower Hamlets , a resolution in
favour of the candidature of Bro . Alderman Cowan was passed unanimously . Bros . Lord Hartington , M . P ., Sir Charles Dilke , Bart ., M . P ., and the Hon . D . Plunket , M . P ., were among the speakers at different political meetings on Thursday , the 12 th inst .
The Prince and Princess of Wales gave a county ball at Sandringham House on Friday evening , the 13 th inst ., the Princes Albert Victor and George and Princess Louise of Wales being present ; It is reported that Bro . F . R . Lawrence , M . W . G . M . of New York , is maturing a plan by which it is hoped that at no very distant date the heavy debt which presses
on the G . Lodge of that jurisdiction will be cleared off . Bro . General Lord Wolseley presided , and Bro . Captain Lord Charles Beresford , R . N ., was present at a meeting 1 eld on Friday , the 13 th inst ., in the theatre of the Royal United Service Institution , when a paper on machine guns was read and discussed . Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., will present the scholarships , prizes , and certificates to the
students of the City and Guilds of London Institute forthe advancement of Technical Education at Salters' Hall , St . Sw ithin ' s-Iane , on Wednesday , the gth December . 1 A scholarshi p of the annual value of 12 guineas has been founded in connection with the Exeter Hall ( London ) University Classes by way of perpetuating- the memory of the late Bro . the Earl of Shaftesbury , who for 40 years was President of the Young Men's Christian , Association . '
Bro . Colonel Sir Charles Warren , K . C . M . G ., should have been added to the list of those brethren who regretted their inability to attend the installation meeting of the Alliance Lodge , on the 4 th inst . Sir Charles was prevented by his political engagements , as a candidate for a division of Sheffield .
Bros . J . H . Pulcston , M . P ., E . Dresser-Rogers , and Horace Jones , G . Supt . of Wks ., are among the new members of the Commission of Lieutenancy for the City of London , the opening meeting of which was held at the Mansion House on Friday , the 13 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . the Lord Mayor . A scheme is on loot to form a lodge of
instruction at the Old Welsh Harp , Hendon ( Bro . Warner's ) , to meet on Saturday evenings . Brethren living in the neighbourhoods of Hendon , Childs Hill , Kilburn , & c , who would be willing to assist in its formation are invited to communicate with Bro . Westerby , P . M ., The Limes , Burroughs , Hendon , N . W .
Bro . J . Derby Allcroft presided at the annual general court , on Thursday , the 12 th instant , of the corporation of the Sons of the Clergy . Bros . Allcroft and Alderman Stone , P . G . W ., with the Rev . Sir E . G . Moon , were re-elected Treasurers , and Bro . Lord Egerton of Tatton was elected to fill one of the five vacancies in the Court of Assistants .
Bro . Lord Mayor Staples , who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress , presided , on Saturday last , at the annual meeting , held at the Crystal Palace , of the London Rifle Brigade , when the prizes , won by members for proficiency in shooting and drill , were distributed by her ladyship . Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Evans and Sheriff Clarke were among those present , while Bro . Lord E . Pelham Clinton was in command of the regiment .
The London Stereoscopic Company , of Cheapside and Regent-street , have published lifelike portraits of the new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , all of whom are Masons , Bros . Alderman Staples , W . M . Botolph Lodge , Alderman and Sheriff Evans , and Sheriff Clarke , 1 S 27 . They are taken in various ways : the two Sheriffs are wearing the
chains made by Bro . George Kenning , of which we gave a wood-cut some few weeks ago , ( he photographs show them very distinctly , the features are plainly marked , and the pictures make a very pleasant memento , to keep , for those who have any interest in the City , or the individuals connected with it .
The portrait by Mr . Frank Holl , R . A ., of Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., which forms part of the testimonial which the citizens of London decided to present our distinguished brother with in recognition of his services as twice Lord Mayor , is now finished and on view at Salters' Hall , St . Swithen ' s-lane , E . C , where it may be seen any day before 1 . 30 p . m . on presentation of visiting card . The portrait , which is an exceedingly faithful likeness , represents Bro . Ex-Lord Mayor in his full dress .
A NEW MARK LODGE . —A warrant has been granted for a new Mark lodge , to be called the Onslow Lodge , the officers being the Earl of Onslow , P . G . W ., W . M . ; P . A . Scratchley , D . M . ; Horace White , S . VV . ; and Col . Sir Francis Bolton , J . W . The Onslow Lodge chiefly consists of members of the Westminster and Keystone Craft Lodge , No . 10 , and the Carnarvon Mark Lodge ,
No . 7 , and counts on its list of members the Earl of Kintore , G . M . M . M . ; Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey ; F . Davison , D . P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey ; the Rev . C . W . Spencer-Stanhope , D . P . G . M . Cheshire ; the Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M . East Anglia ; Lieut .-Colonel Eois , P . M . 7 , G . L of Works ; Major Charles Harding , W . M . 7 ; Raymond H . Thrupp , P . G . U .,
P . M . 7 ; James Inglis , P . G . Stwd ., 7 , and W . M . Davison , O . H . Pearson , P . G . Org ., P . M . 7 ; and many other distinguished brethren . The consecration of the Onslow Lodge will take place at SA , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 23 rd Inst ., at 4 p . m . The ceremony will be performed by the Earl of Kintore , G . M . M . M ., and many distinguished guests are expected .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., was one of the speakers at arneeting of the electors held at the Rink , Blackheath , on Saturday evening last . The Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910 , will hold its installation to-day ( Friday ) , at the Masonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , W . C . Bro . J . L . Mather is the W . M . elect . Banquet at the Holborn Restaurant .
Bro . Santley , the eminent baritone , who for some time past has been a member of the Musicians ' Company , was on Tuesday admitted to the freedom of the City by purchase . It is said the Queen does not propose to give her sanction to any celebration in honour of the jubilee of her reign until the full period of 50 years from her accession
to the throne has been completed . Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., and the Right Hon . J . G . Hubbard , M . P ., addressed a meeting of the electors of the City of London , held at Anderton's Hotel , on Wednesday . At a meeting of the Claunsentum Lodge , No .
1461 , held at the Masonic Hall , Woolston , on Wednesday evening , the 4 th inst ., Bro . R . Bell , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bros . H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas ., W . Malthouse , and Professor E . M . Lott , G . Org ., were among those present at the annual dinner held at the Holborn Restaurant on Tuesday , of the Bartholomew Club .
Viscount Ranelagh , whose death occurred a few days ago , and whose remains will be buried with military honours in Fulham Churchyard to-morrow ( Saturday ) , was founder and first VV . M . of the South Middlesex Lodge , No . 858 , consecrated in the year 1 S 61 .
An ancient Court of Hustings was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday , when there were present Bros , the Lord Mayor , Alderman and Sheriff Evans , and Sheriff Clarke , and several Aldermen , and three deeds of gift of scholarships to the Corporation were recorded .
The November Sessions of the Central Criminal Court were opened at the Old Bailey , on Monday , when Bro . the Lord Mayor attended in state , and was accompanied by Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Evans , and Sheriff Clarke , Bros . Aldermen Sir R . Hanson , De Keyser , Gray , and others .
The Four Kings' Council . No . 7 , of the Allied Degrees , will hold its regular meeting at the Mssonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , to-morrow ( haturday ) , when Bro . John Ramsay , G . J . D ., will be installed W . M . As this is the annual meeting , the Degree of G . H . P . will be conferred on sundry candidates . The usual banquet will be held at the close of the proceedings at the Holborn Restaurant .
We are glad to hear that a patent has been granted , under which Hertford will henceforth be included on the roll of Mark provinces , with Bro . T . F . Halsey , P . G . M . ( Craft ) and P . G . Supt . ( K . A . ) , as its first P . G . M . M . M . A patent has also been granted conferring the office of P . G . M . M . M . Monmouthshire on Bro . Captain S . G . Homfrays , in succession to his brother , Bro . L . A . Homfrays , who retires .
1 he following dinners took place at the Freemasons' Tavern tor the week ending Saturday , the 21 st inst .: Monday , 16 th—British Lodge ; Royal Albert Lodge . Tuesday , 17 th—Cadogan Lodge ; Salisbury Lodge ; Ebury Chapter . Wednesday , 1 Sth—Oak Lodge j Grand Stewards ' Lodge j Noviomagus Lodge . Thursday , 19 th—St . Mary's Lodge j Universal Lodge ; Great Northern Lodge ; Globe Lodge j United Pilgrim Chapter . Friday , 20 th—Jordan Lodge j University Lodge .
The monthly meeting of the Palladian Lodge , No . 120 , was held on Tuesday the ioth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford . Bro . I * rancis S . Prosser was raised to the Third Degree . The ceremony was ably performed by the VV . M ., who was efficiently assisted by the other officers of the lodge . Bro . Tidd Pratt , of Kingston , member of a London lodge , was a visitor . The names of two gentlemen were submitted as candidates for initiation into the mysteries of Masonry .
At the convocation of the Gloucester Chapter , No . 130 , held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Thursday evening , the 5 th inst ., Comps . T . Lashmore , M . Emanuel , and H . Lashmore were installed in the chairs of the Principals , the ceremony as regarded Z . and J . being conducted by Comp . Emanuel . The following officers were invested by the M . E . Z ., Comps . J . R . Weston , S . E . ;
R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; H . Webb , b . N . j Waters , D . C ; Aslatt , P . S . ; C . Bemister and M . Smith , Stwds . ; and Harrington and Vare , Janitors . Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., delivered his lecture , " Knobs and Excrescences , " explanatory of the ritual and ceremonal of the First Degree , in the Lodge of Union , No . 414 , at Reading , on Wednesday evening , the
17 th inst . VV . Bro . M . | . Withers , Prov . Grand Junior Deacon , the W . M ., presided , and , nothwithstanding an important election meeting being held , jn the town at the same time , there was an encouraging attendance of members and visitors . The lecture was greatly appreciated . A full report of the proceedings will be given in our pages next week .
The Installation h estival of the Royal Lebanon Lodge , No . 493 , was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Bell Hotel , Gloucester , when Bro . Samuel Bland was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by the Wor .
Bro . the Deputy Prov . G . M ., J . Brook-Smith , M . A ., assisted by Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., P . G . S . W ., P . G . S . D ., and other Provincial officers . There was a large attendance of the brethren of the lodge , and a still more numerous assemblage of visiting brethren .
HOLLOWAY * S PILLS . —It is dillicult to determine what is the more trying to health , intense cold or excessive heat , though everybody knows that sudden transitions from the one to the other teem with disease , which may in most instances be staved olF by an early resort to these purifying , regulating , and strengthening i ills , This well-known and highly esteemed medicine allorus a safe and easy
remedy for almost every constitutional wrong which climates , changes , or dietetic errors can engender , and cllectiially removes any weakness self-indulgent habits may have induced . In ail conditions of the system bordering on disease indicated by apatliv , listlessness , aud restlessness , Holloway ' s Pills will prove especially serviceable in begetting , ! vivacity appreciated by both sound and sick , —fAuvr . ]
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , left Dublin for London on Wednesday . Bro . Sir Farrer Herschell , Q . C , M . P ., has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Durham . The Grand Master ' s Council , R . and S . M ., will meet at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on Friday next , the 27 th inst .
The Playing Card Makers' Company , of which Bro . R . Berridge is one of the Wardens , have issued invitations for a banquet on Monday , the 30 th inst . The flag of the Stellaland Republic , which has been brought to England by Bro . Sir Charles Warren , is said to be intended for presentation to her Majesty . The Mark Grand Stewards' Lodge will hold its annual meeting in the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on
Monday , the 30 th inst . Bro . Spice , Past G . D ., is the W . M .-elect . Bro . the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress have been invited to a meeting or entertainment at the Schools , Primrose-street , Bishopsgate , a large number of guests to meet his lordship having also received invitations . We have much pleasure in announcing that the warrant for the United Northern Counties' Lodge , No .
212 S , has been granted by the M . W . G . M . The meetings will take place at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . Bro . R . Richardson Gardner , M . P ., has offered a reward of £ 50 for any information that will lead to the conviction of the writer of the anonymous letter he received on Saturday morning last , in which threats were uttered to shoot him if he attended any more political meetings at the Windsor Theatre .
Bro . Lord Mayor Staples presided for the first time at the Court of Aldermen on Tuesday , when there vvere present among others Bcos . Aldermen Stone , Si *; F . W . Truscott , Sir H . E . Knight , Sir R . Hanson , De Keyser , Waterlow , Alderman and Sheriff Evans and Sheriff Clarke , and among the corporation officers , Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton . ( Town Clerk ) , and H . H . Crawford ( City Solicitor ) . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed
to the retiring Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., after which Bro . the Lord Mayor expressed the pleasure he felt in addressing them from the chair , and the belief that the kindness his brother aldermen had invariably shown him in the past would be continued during his year of office . PRESENTATION TO AN EMPLOYER . —Bro . J . M . Hart , C . C . ( Hobbs , Hart , and Co ., lock and safe makers ,
of 76 and 77 , Cheapside ) , was lately waited upon by his employes tor the purpose of presenting him as a memento of his twenty-fifth year of the proprietorship of the business , with an album , containing an illuminated address , thanking him for his universal kindness and philanthropy towards them , and expressing the hope that he might long be spared to rule over the affairs of the business . Bro . Hart was quite overcome as the deputation read the address ,
and replied briefly to ths effect of this fresh evidence of tbeir good-will towards him . He knew that each had tried to carry out in its integrity his motto of " Protectors and Progress . " The face that he should live in theirhearts , was to him of more value than any earthly dignity which could be conferred upon him . The address was signed by 320 employes now in the firm , many ot them having seen more than thirty years' service .
On luesday evening last , Bro . John W . Woodthorpe , A . C . A ., was presented by his fellow clerks with an illuminated testimonial , bearing their individual signatures , accompanied by a handsome silver-plated tea and coffee service . Bro . Woodthorpe has for a period of upwards 12 years been with Messrs . Cooper Bros , and Co ., of 14 , George-street , Mansion House , E . G ., chartered accountants , during the greater part of which time he has held the position of
: hief clerk . He is about to commence to practice in the profession in London on his own account , and his leaving the firm referred to being a source of great regret to the slerks there associated with him , this testimonial was presented in signification of their unanimous expression of the Nigh esteem in which he has always been held by them , and is a memento of past friendship which he has won by his : ordiality and genial disposition . The donors , one and all ,
» ave him their very heartiest wishes that all success and prosperity—which are essentially his due—may accompany lim during his future professional career . It seems the extent of the losses b y the great fire vhich happened a few weeks ago , cannot " be estimated by 1 money value . In one warehouse—that of Messrs . Hyde , \ rcher , and Co . —were stored the designs of all the : xquisite laces which forthe last century have adorned the
: urnitureof our Royal palaces . With but few exceptions , : hese have been destroyed . So fierce was the fire that the Jest safes failed to preserve their contents ; but , as regards ; he firm in question , so much value was attached by them : o the particular designs for which they are famous , that Bro . Norrington , of the firm of Norrington and Routledge , ¦ isked his life while the smoke from the ruins was almost binding the firemen and the walls tottering around them ,
ind actually had the safes containing the much-valued patterns and books removed so that the extent of their osses might be ascertained . Much charred by the intense leat as _ they were , and of course irretrievably damaged , yet sufficient is left on which to form some ir ' ea of their tfiginal beauty . We beg to sympathise with Bros . Norrington and Routledge . The " Improved American Portable Music
Stands " ( Walter ' s Patent ) are among the most serviceable inventions of the day . They are easily portable , being ight , and compressible into a small compass ; being of iron 3 r brass , they are Strang , and will stand almost any amount jf wear and tear , and knocking about ; and , the most important feature of all , considering their merits , they are purchasable at moderate prices . They have this further advantage , that they can be very easily adapted to other purposes , as , for instance , to support banner screens ,
sketching easels , sconces , & c . lt is not surprising they should have been adjudged the highest award at the recent Inventions Exhibition at South Kensington , and we are convinced that the more widely they are known , the more likely are they to come into general use . They can be obtained from all music dealers , or direct from the manufacturers and proprietors of the patent , Messrs . Harrow and Co ., music smiths , brassworkers , & c ., 13 and 14 , Portlandstreet , boho , London , W ., of whom descriptive circulars and price lists may be had free on application .
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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
A stained glass window to the memory of the late Bro . Col . Fred . Burnaby was unveiled at St . Peter's Church , Bedford , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . At a recent meeting of the electors of the Whitechapel Division of the Tower Hamlets , a resolution in
favour of the candidature of Bro . Alderman Cowan was passed unanimously . Bros . Lord Hartington , M . P ., Sir Charles Dilke , Bart ., M . P ., and the Hon . D . Plunket , M . P ., were among the speakers at different political meetings on Thursday , the 12 th inst .
The Prince and Princess of Wales gave a county ball at Sandringham House on Friday evening , the 13 th inst ., the Princes Albert Victor and George and Princess Louise of Wales being present ; It is reported that Bro . F . R . Lawrence , M . W . G . M . of New York , is maturing a plan by which it is hoped that at no very distant date the heavy debt which presses
on the G . Lodge of that jurisdiction will be cleared off . Bro . General Lord Wolseley presided , and Bro . Captain Lord Charles Beresford , R . N ., was present at a meeting 1 eld on Friday , the 13 th inst ., in the theatre of the Royal United Service Institution , when a paper on machine guns was read and discussed . Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., will present the scholarships , prizes , and certificates to the
students of the City and Guilds of London Institute forthe advancement of Technical Education at Salters' Hall , St . Sw ithin ' s-Iane , on Wednesday , the gth December . 1 A scholarshi p of the annual value of 12 guineas has been founded in connection with the Exeter Hall ( London ) University Classes by way of perpetuating- the memory of the late Bro . the Earl of Shaftesbury , who for 40 years was President of the Young Men's Christian , Association . '
Bro . Colonel Sir Charles Warren , K . C . M . G ., should have been added to the list of those brethren who regretted their inability to attend the installation meeting of the Alliance Lodge , on the 4 th inst . Sir Charles was prevented by his political engagements , as a candidate for a division of Sheffield .
Bros . J . H . Pulcston , M . P ., E . Dresser-Rogers , and Horace Jones , G . Supt . of Wks ., are among the new members of the Commission of Lieutenancy for the City of London , the opening meeting of which was held at the Mansion House on Friday , the 13 th instant , under the presidency of Bro . the Lord Mayor . A scheme is on loot to form a lodge of
instruction at the Old Welsh Harp , Hendon ( Bro . Warner's ) , to meet on Saturday evenings . Brethren living in the neighbourhoods of Hendon , Childs Hill , Kilburn , & c , who would be willing to assist in its formation are invited to communicate with Bro . Westerby , P . M ., The Limes , Burroughs , Hendon , N . W .
Bro . J . Derby Allcroft presided at the annual general court , on Thursday , the 12 th instant , of the corporation of the Sons of the Clergy . Bros . Allcroft and Alderman Stone , P . G . W ., with the Rev . Sir E . G . Moon , were re-elected Treasurers , and Bro . Lord Egerton of Tatton was elected to fill one of the five vacancies in the Court of Assistants .
Bro . Lord Mayor Staples , who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress , presided , on Saturday last , at the annual meeting , held at the Crystal Palace , of the London Rifle Brigade , when the prizes , won by members for proficiency in shooting and drill , were distributed by her ladyship . Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Evans and Sheriff Clarke were among those present , while Bro . Lord E . Pelham Clinton was in command of the regiment .
The London Stereoscopic Company , of Cheapside and Regent-street , have published lifelike portraits of the new Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , all of whom are Masons , Bros . Alderman Staples , W . M . Botolph Lodge , Alderman and Sheriff Evans , and Sheriff Clarke , 1 S 27 . They are taken in various ways : the two Sheriffs are wearing the
chains made by Bro . George Kenning , of which we gave a wood-cut some few weeks ago , ( he photographs show them very distinctly , the features are plainly marked , and the pictures make a very pleasant memento , to keep , for those who have any interest in the City , or the individuals connected with it .
The portrait by Mr . Frank Holl , R . A ., of Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., which forms part of the testimonial which the citizens of London decided to present our distinguished brother with in recognition of his services as twice Lord Mayor , is now finished and on view at Salters' Hall , St . Swithen ' s-lane , E . C , where it may be seen any day before 1 . 30 p . m . on presentation of visiting card . The portrait , which is an exceedingly faithful likeness , represents Bro . Ex-Lord Mayor in his full dress .
A NEW MARK LODGE . —A warrant has been granted for a new Mark lodge , to be called the Onslow Lodge , the officers being the Earl of Onslow , P . G . W ., W . M . ; P . A . Scratchley , D . M . ; Horace White , S . VV . ; and Col . Sir Francis Bolton , J . W . The Onslow Lodge chiefly consists of members of the Westminster and Keystone Craft Lodge , No . 10 , and the Carnarvon Mark Lodge ,
No . 7 , and counts on its list of members the Earl of Kintore , G . M . M . M . ; Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey ; F . Davison , D . P . G . M . Middlesex and Surrey ; the Rev . C . W . Spencer-Stanhope , D . P . G . M . Cheshire ; the Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M . East Anglia ; Lieut .-Colonel Eois , P . M . 7 , G . L of Works ; Major Charles Harding , W . M . 7 ; Raymond H . Thrupp , P . G . U .,
P . M . 7 ; James Inglis , P . G . Stwd ., 7 , and W . M . Davison , O . H . Pearson , P . G . Org ., P . M . 7 ; and many other distinguished brethren . The consecration of the Onslow Lodge will take place at SA , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 23 rd Inst ., at 4 p . m . The ceremony will be performed by the Earl of Kintore , G . M . M . M ., and many distinguished guests are expected .
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Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., was one of the speakers at arneeting of the electors held at the Rink , Blackheath , on Saturday evening last . The Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910 , will hold its installation to-day ( Friday ) , at the Masonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , W . C . Bro . J . L . Mather is the W . M . elect . Banquet at the Holborn Restaurant .
Bro . Santley , the eminent baritone , who for some time past has been a member of the Musicians ' Company , was on Tuesday admitted to the freedom of the City by purchase . It is said the Queen does not propose to give her sanction to any celebration in honour of the jubilee of her reign until the full period of 50 years from her accession
to the throne has been completed . Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., and the Right Hon . J . G . Hubbard , M . P ., addressed a meeting of the electors of the City of London , held at Anderton's Hotel , on Wednesday . At a meeting of the Claunsentum Lodge , No .
1461 , held at the Masonic Hall , Woolston , on Wednesday evening , the 4 th inst ., Bro . R . Bell , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bros . H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas ., W . Malthouse , and Professor E . M . Lott , G . Org ., were among those present at the annual dinner held at the Holborn Restaurant on Tuesday , of the Bartholomew Club .
Viscount Ranelagh , whose death occurred a few days ago , and whose remains will be buried with military honours in Fulham Churchyard to-morrow ( Saturday ) , was founder and first VV . M . of the South Middlesex Lodge , No . 858 , consecrated in the year 1 S 61 .
An ancient Court of Hustings was held at the Guildhall on Tuesday , when there were present Bros , the Lord Mayor , Alderman and Sheriff Evans , and Sheriff Clarke , and several Aldermen , and three deeds of gift of scholarships to the Corporation were recorded .
The November Sessions of the Central Criminal Court were opened at the Old Bailey , on Monday , when Bro . the Lord Mayor attended in state , and was accompanied by Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Evans , and Sheriff Clarke , Bros . Aldermen Sir R . Hanson , De Keyser , Gray , and others .
The Four Kings' Council . No . 7 , of the Allied Degrees , will hold its regular meeting at the Mssonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square , to-morrow ( haturday ) , when Bro . John Ramsay , G . J . D ., will be installed W . M . As this is the annual meeting , the Degree of G . H . P . will be conferred on sundry candidates . The usual banquet will be held at the close of the proceedings at the Holborn Restaurant .
We are glad to hear that a patent has been granted , under which Hertford will henceforth be included on the roll of Mark provinces , with Bro . T . F . Halsey , P . G . M . ( Craft ) and P . G . Supt . ( K . A . ) , as its first P . G . M . M . M . A patent has also been granted conferring the office of P . G . M . M . M . Monmouthshire on Bro . Captain S . G . Homfrays , in succession to his brother , Bro . L . A . Homfrays , who retires .
1 he following dinners took place at the Freemasons' Tavern tor the week ending Saturday , the 21 st inst .: Monday , 16 th—British Lodge ; Royal Albert Lodge . Tuesday , 17 th—Cadogan Lodge ; Salisbury Lodge ; Ebury Chapter . Wednesday , 1 Sth—Oak Lodge j Grand Stewards ' Lodge j Noviomagus Lodge . Thursday , 19 th—St . Mary's Lodge j Universal Lodge ; Great Northern Lodge ; Globe Lodge j United Pilgrim Chapter . Friday , 20 th—Jordan Lodge j University Lodge .
The monthly meeting of the Palladian Lodge , No . 120 , was held on Tuesday the ioth inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford . Bro . I * rancis S . Prosser was raised to the Third Degree . The ceremony was ably performed by the VV . M ., who was efficiently assisted by the other officers of the lodge . Bro . Tidd Pratt , of Kingston , member of a London lodge , was a visitor . The names of two gentlemen were submitted as candidates for initiation into the mysteries of Masonry .
At the convocation of the Gloucester Chapter , No . 130 , held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Thursday evening , the 5 th inst ., Comps . T . Lashmore , M . Emanuel , and H . Lashmore were installed in the chairs of the Principals , the ceremony as regarded Z . and J . being conducted by Comp . Emanuel . The following officers were invested by the M . E . Z ., Comps . J . R . Weston , S . E . ;
R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; H . Webb , b . N . j Waters , D . C ; Aslatt , P . S . ; C . Bemister and M . Smith , Stwds . ; and Harrington and Vare , Janitors . Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., delivered his lecture , " Knobs and Excrescences , " explanatory of the ritual and ceremonal of the First Degree , in the Lodge of Union , No . 414 , at Reading , on Wednesday evening , the
17 th inst . VV . Bro . M . | . Withers , Prov . Grand Junior Deacon , the W . M ., presided , and , nothwithstanding an important election meeting being held , jn the town at the same time , there was an encouraging attendance of members and visitors . The lecture was greatly appreciated . A full report of the proceedings will be given in our pages next week .
The Installation h estival of the Royal Lebanon Lodge , No . 493 , was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Bell Hotel , Gloucester , when Bro . Samuel Bland was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by the Wor .
Bro . the Deputy Prov . G . M ., J . Brook-Smith , M . A ., assisted by Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., P . G . S . W ., P . G . S . D ., and other Provincial officers . There was a large attendance of the brethren of the lodge , and a still more numerous assemblage of visiting brethren .
HOLLOWAY * S PILLS . —It is dillicult to determine what is the more trying to health , intense cold or excessive heat , though everybody knows that sudden transitions from the one to the other teem with disease , which may in most instances be staved olF by an early resort to these purifying , regulating , and strengthening i ills , This well-known and highly esteemed medicine allorus a safe and easy
remedy for almost every constitutional wrong which climates , changes , or dietetic errors can engender , and cllectiially removes any weakness self-indulgent habits may have induced . In ail conditions of the system bordering on disease indicated by apatliv , listlessness , aud restlessness , Holloway ' s Pills will prove especially serviceable in begetting , ! vivacity appreciated by both sound and sick , —fAuvr . ]
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , left Dublin for London on Wednesday . Bro . Sir Farrer Herschell , Q . C , M . P ., has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Durham . The Grand Master ' s Council , R . and S . M ., will meet at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on Friday next , the 27 th inst .
The Playing Card Makers' Company , of which Bro . R . Berridge is one of the Wardens , have issued invitations for a banquet on Monday , the 30 th inst . The flag of the Stellaland Republic , which has been brought to England by Bro . Sir Charles Warren , is said to be intended for presentation to her Majesty . The Mark Grand Stewards' Lodge will hold its annual meeting in the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on
Monday , the 30 th inst . Bro . Spice , Past G . D ., is the W . M .-elect . Bro . the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress have been invited to a meeting or entertainment at the Schools , Primrose-street , Bishopsgate , a large number of guests to meet his lordship having also received invitations . We have much pleasure in announcing that the warrant for the United Northern Counties' Lodge , No .
212 S , has been granted by the M . W . G . M . The meetings will take place at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . Bro . R . Richardson Gardner , M . P ., has offered a reward of £ 50 for any information that will lead to the conviction of the writer of the anonymous letter he received on Saturday morning last , in which threats were uttered to shoot him if he attended any more political meetings at the Windsor Theatre .
Bro . Lord Mayor Staples presided for the first time at the Court of Aldermen on Tuesday , when there vvere present among others Bcos . Aldermen Stone , Si *; F . W . Truscott , Sir H . E . Knight , Sir R . Hanson , De Keyser , Waterlow , Alderman and Sheriff Evans and Sheriff Clarke , and among the corporation officers , Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton . ( Town Clerk ) , and H . H . Crawford ( City Solicitor ) . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed
to the retiring Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., after which Bro . the Lord Mayor expressed the pleasure he felt in addressing them from the chair , and the belief that the kindness his brother aldermen had invariably shown him in the past would be continued during his year of office . PRESENTATION TO AN EMPLOYER . —Bro . J . M . Hart , C . C . ( Hobbs , Hart , and Co ., lock and safe makers ,
of 76 and 77 , Cheapside ) , was lately waited upon by his employes tor the purpose of presenting him as a memento of his twenty-fifth year of the proprietorship of the business , with an album , containing an illuminated address , thanking him for his universal kindness and philanthropy towards them , and expressing the hope that he might long be spared to rule over the affairs of the business . Bro . Hart was quite overcome as the deputation read the address ,
and replied briefly to ths effect of this fresh evidence of tbeir good-will towards him . He knew that each had tried to carry out in its integrity his motto of " Protectors and Progress . " The face that he should live in theirhearts , was to him of more value than any earthly dignity which could be conferred upon him . The address was signed by 320 employes now in the firm , many ot them having seen more than thirty years' service .
On luesday evening last , Bro . John W . Woodthorpe , A . C . A ., was presented by his fellow clerks with an illuminated testimonial , bearing their individual signatures , accompanied by a handsome silver-plated tea and coffee service . Bro . Woodthorpe has for a period of upwards 12 years been with Messrs . Cooper Bros , and Co ., of 14 , George-street , Mansion House , E . G ., chartered accountants , during the greater part of which time he has held the position of
: hief clerk . He is about to commence to practice in the profession in London on his own account , and his leaving the firm referred to being a source of great regret to the slerks there associated with him , this testimonial was presented in signification of their unanimous expression of the Nigh esteem in which he has always been held by them , and is a memento of past friendship which he has won by his : ordiality and genial disposition . The donors , one and all ,
» ave him their very heartiest wishes that all success and prosperity—which are essentially his due—may accompany lim during his future professional career . It seems the extent of the losses b y the great fire vhich happened a few weeks ago , cannot " be estimated by 1 money value . In one warehouse—that of Messrs . Hyde , \ rcher , and Co . —were stored the designs of all the : xquisite laces which forthe last century have adorned the
: urnitureof our Royal palaces . With but few exceptions , : hese have been destroyed . So fierce was the fire that the Jest safes failed to preserve their contents ; but , as regards ; he firm in question , so much value was attached by them : o the particular designs for which they are famous , that Bro . Norrington , of the firm of Norrington and Routledge , ¦ isked his life while the smoke from the ruins was almost binding the firemen and the walls tottering around them ,
ind actually had the safes containing the much-valued patterns and books removed so that the extent of their osses might be ascertained . Much charred by the intense leat as _ they were , and of course irretrievably damaged , yet sufficient is left on which to form some ir ' ea of their tfiginal beauty . We beg to sympathise with Bros . Norrington and Routledge . The " Improved American Portable Music
Stands " ( Walter ' s Patent ) are among the most serviceable inventions of the day . They are easily portable , being ight , and compressible into a small compass ; being of iron 3 r brass , they are Strang , and will stand almost any amount jf wear and tear , and knocking about ; and , the most important feature of all , considering their merits , they are purchasable at moderate prices . They have this further advantage , that they can be very easily adapted to other purposes , as , for instance , to support banner screens ,
sketching easels , sconces , & c . lt is not surprising they should have been adjudged the highest award at the recent Inventions Exhibition at South Kensington , and we are convinced that the more widely they are known , the more likely are they to come into general use . They can be obtained from all music dealers , or direct from the manufacturers and proprietors of the patent , Messrs . Harrow and Co ., music smiths , brassworkers , & c ., 13 and 14 , Portlandstreet , boho , London , W ., of whom descriptive circulars and price lists may be had free on application .