India.

India .

ALLAHABAD . —Unity Lodge ( No . 1698 , E . C . ) The brethren of this lodge held a gala day on Saturday " A ning- the iSth ult ., the occasion being the annual installation of the W . M . for the ensuing year . As this lodge ' s the strongest in Allahabad , the attendance of brethren ' c t ) , e mystic tie vvas a very large one , and the popular VV M . elect had no less than five P . M . ' s to support him in installation

the work of the evening . The ceremony was conducted throughout by Bro . W . H . Edmunds , W . M . 1 S 70 if Q ) and a member of the lodge , in an impressive and able manner , and at its close the VV . M . invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . ] . Dow , I . P . M . ; A Dixon , S . VV . ; J . Staines , J . W . ; Holmes , S . D . ; O'Brien , J . D . ; Prestonjee E . Sakloth , Sec ; R . Rhubottom , LG . ; and Curtis , Tyler . After the investiture , delivered to the

the usual addresses were W . M . ( Bro . H . M . Mehta ) , Wardens , and brethren . Two brethren having been admitted to the Degree of F . C , and no further work offering , the lodge vvas closed after " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , and all adjourned to the banquet hall , where thebrethren of the lodge had provided a sumptuous repast , and " the feast of reason and flow of soul " went merrily till midnight , vy hen all separated , thoroughly well pleased with a most enjoyable evening .

RAWALPINDI . —Stewart Lodge ( No . ioa 5 o , E . C . ) —An emergent meeting of this lodge vvas held in the Freemasons' Hall , Rawalpindi , on Wednesday , the 8 th of December . Lodge vvas opened at 6 p . m . The following brethren were present : Bros . Surgeon Major John Walker , n A . G . D . C . Punjab , W . M . ; Capt . V . Jenkins , S . W . ; Cant . F . D . Fordyce , J . W . ; Capt . G . P . Owen , I . P . M .,

Sec . ; Capt . A . J . C . Wrench , S . D . ; Major Cave , J . L ** . ; Hedingham , I . G . ; Pearce , Tyler ; Capt . George Blade , P . D . D . G . M . Punjab ( who officiated as Master of Ceremonies ) ; Norris , Treas . ; Ames , Edge , O'Donel , Lieut . Lennock , Lieut Proctor , Capt . Moulin , Major Pike , Lieut . lies , Graham , and Lieut . Moncin . The following visitors were also present : Bros . Col . Ommanney , R . A . ;

] VV . Gerrard , W . R . Smith , Dhaujibhoy F . Camodore , P . D . G . J . W . Punjab ; J . Kelly , W . M , Lodge Mayo ; Tuck , Force , Greaves , Fardajee , Gardner , Cooke , Clough , Crook , Donwalla , Potter , Carter , Henderson , Ricketts , Elliott , W . J . Smith , J . Smith , W . Gee , H . Browning , Dolby , J . Browning , May , Gooderham , Manly , Cante , Robinson , Fagan , and Crux .

The VVorshipful Master announced to the brethren that Bros . Capt . Ames and Capt . Owen vvould receive H . R . Highness on arrival . An alarm vvas given and it was found that Right Wor . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , accompanied by his Equerry , Bro . Col . A . W . Belcher , sought admission . His Royal Highness was then admitted and duly saluted vvith the honours

due to his rank . Bro . Walker , W . M ., then left the dias and offered the Hiram to R . VV . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , who returned it , and at the request of the W . M . took his place on the dias . The W . M . then addressed H . R . H . as follows : Right Worshipful Sir , —This meeting , convened under the banner of Lodge Stewart , thoroughly represents the Masons of Rawalpindi and Murree , a large proportion of those

assembled here to-night to join in your Royal Highness's reception being members of the sister lodges , Mayo , Rising Star , and Light in the Himalayas . On behalf of them all , individually and collectively , I beg to tender your Royal Highness a sincere , a loyal , and , with your Royal Highness's permission , I should like to add a fraternal welcome . Bro . Capt . G . P . Owen , R . A ., being called on by the W . Master , read the following address :

"To Right VVorshipful Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., K . T ., K . P ., G . C . S . I ., G . C . M . G ., C . B ., Past Grand Warden of England , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , & c , & c , & c . " Right Worshipful Sir , —

" VVe , the Master and Wardens of Lodge Stevyart , No . i 960 , E . C , on behalf of the Freemasons of Rawalpindi , desire , vvith the most profound respect , to offer your Royal Highness a truly Masonic welcome on the occasion of your Royal Highness ' s first visit to our lodge , and to express our deep regret at your rapidly approaching departure . " Your Royal Highness ' s excellent position in Masonry , and the great interest taken in the welfare of the Craft by

all the Royal Family , lead us to regard your Royal Highness s presence among us to-night as a bright omen for the progress of Freemasonry in North Western India , and we feel that , although your departure from Rawalpindi will be a most serious loss to the Masonic Institutions of the Punjab , you will have , in your new sphere , more ample opportunities of advancing the general interests of Masonry in the East .

" Hoping that the Great Architect of the Universe may grant your Royal Highnessand your IllustriousConsort every blessing * vvhich earth and Heaven can afford . ( Signed ) " J WALKER , W . M ., "V AUGHAN J ENKINS , S . W ., "J . FORBES DINGWALL FORDYCE , J . W ., "GEORGE P . OWEN , I . P . M . & Sec , " Rawalpindi , Sth December , 1 SS 6 . "

His Royal Highness replied in a very eloquent manner , stating the pleasure he had experienced at the reception accorded him by the Freemasons of Rawalpindi , and intimating his intention of writing to inform H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the most Worshipful Grand Master of England , to that effect .

After the Duke ' s reply the lodge was closed , and all retired to the banqueting hall , where light refreshments were partaken of , and Bro . Dhaijabhoy F . Camadore , P -D . G . J . W . Punjab , vvas presented to H . R . H . by Bro . Col . Becher . The meeting went off well , and was a great success in every way .

, 'Two or Dr . Locock ' s PULMONIC WAFERS at night gives a good night ' s refreshing sleep . All persons suffering vvith Asthma , & c , should never be without them . " The above from Mr . N . Haley , 9 i , Southboro ' -road , Sonth Hackney , January ra , 1887 . DR . LOCOCK ' S WAFERS instantly relieve and rapidly cure Asthma , Consumption , Bronceitis , Coughs . Colds , Shortness of Breath , Phlegm , lams in the Chest , Rheumatism—and taste pleasantly . Sold at Is - ' _ d ,, ss , gd ., 4 s . 6 d „ and us . per box by all Druggists—[ ADVT . ]

Suggested By Tuesday's Consecration.

SUGGESTED BY TUESDAY'S CONSECRATION .

WITH AN A POLOGY TO THE AUTHOR , OF THE ORIGINAL SONG . Tuesday I saw a glorious sight , Which stirred me to hilarity ; A lodge of noble "Savages " Assembled to discuss humanity .

And right humanely-savage and savagely-humane they comported themselves to the close of the banquet , when the calumet of peace was smoked , and we may assume there vvas a general breakdown after the manner in vogue among " Savages , " as veraciously delineated on the menu card .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

Bro . Sir Robert Fowler , M . P ., P . G . W ., has been on a tour through the Australian colonies . During his stay in Melbourne he vvas entertained by the Mayor of the Victorian capital at a banquet , in the Town Hall . Sir Robert was also elected an honorary member of the Melbourne Masonic Club .

Bro . Sir W . J . Clarke , Bart ., R . W . District and Prov . Grand Master of the English , Irish , and Scotch Freemasons of Victoria , with Lady Clarke and family , have returned to Melbourne , after * a year ' s sojourn in the old country . It is the intention of the Melbourne Craft to honour our distinguished brother vvith a ball in the new Freemasons' Hall , of vvhich company Sir William is

chairman . Bro . Lord Carrington , P . G . W ., Governor of New South Wales , and Lady Carrington were the guests of Bro . Sir H . B . Lock , Governor of Victoria , and Lady Lock , on their visit to Melbourne during the Victoria Racing Club fortnight . Lord Carrington was

entertained at luncheon by the members of the Melbourne Masonic Club . Originally , however , it was intended to have given a Masonic ball in honour of the distinguished visitors , but their engagements vvould not admit of the arrangements being carried out at that time . Bro . William Beach , the champion oarsman of the world , who is a member of Lodge Tarbolton , No . 377 , Sydney

( S . C ) , has been the recipient of warm receptions at Adelaide , Melbourne , and Sydney , on returning from his victorious English tour . Testimonials ( purses of gold , jewellery , and the like ) , as well as entertainments by the Mayors of the three cities , were literally showered on the great sculler ; and at Sydney Bro . Lord Carrington took a very active part in the reception . ^ At Melbourne Bro . Beach vvas " put up " at the Masonic Club .

Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

Bro . Thomas Fenn , President of the Board of General Purposes , and P . G . D ., ' was present at the meeting of the La France Lodge , No . 2060 , on the 17 th inst ., and gave the charge in the French language , to the great satisfaction of the French brethren and of the four initiates . Bro . Deputy T . Beard entertained a party of

friends at the Guildhall Tavern , on Monday last . There were present Bros . William Alpheus Higgs , Deputy George Sims , Albert J . Altman , Major Josephs , George Foster , Henry Squires , Deputy J . E . Walford , George Kenning , T . Beard , jun ., Mathew R . Webb , and others . The funeral of the late Bro . Thomas Burdett Yeoman took place at Abney Park Cemetery on Monday ,

the ioth inst ., and vvas attended by many of the deceased's family and friends . Bro . Yeoman was greatly respected by his brother Masons , and was the author of two or three Masonic songs , vvhich were deservedly popular . The brethren of the Franklin lodge , No . 838 , Boston , held at the Peacock and Royal Hotel , recently commemorated the Festival of St . John , when Bro . Robert

Hayes was installed as VV . M . The various new officers for the ensuing year were invested , and the other routine business having also been transacted , a large party sat down to a sumptuous banquet , the serving up of vvhich reflected much credit on the taste and spirit displayed by Bro . Clemow . The after proceedings , under the able chairmanship of the VV . M ., were of a very pleasant character .

A Masonic Jubilee Ball , under the patronage of Bro . James Terry , P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary R . M . B . I ., of the Henley Lodge , No . 1472 , and the Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 , vvill take place at the Cannonstreet Hotel , on Thursday , the 24 th February . Masonic Craft clothing to be worn . Bro . Thos . Bidgood ' s Quadrille Band has been secured for the occasion . The proceeds ,

after payment of all expenses , will be handed over to the Masonic Charities . Full particulars to be had of Bro . G . Hughes , Hon . Secretary , 12 , Argyle-road , Leytonstoneroad , E . The value of hand grenades as fire-extinguishers , and the great advantage of having them on the premises , was shown at the fire which occurred on Sunday last at

Wrottesley , the seat of Lord Wrottesley . His lordship and Lady Wrottesley and family , and the household were in bed at the time of the outbreak , but fortunately the housekeeper vvas awakened by the noise , and on going downstairs she discovered the kitchen in flames , she immediately raised an alarm , and Lord Wrottesley and the servants , with hand genades , succeeded in putting out the fire .

The seventeenth annual issue of the " Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar and Pocket Book" for 1 SS 7 , published by Mr . George Kenning , of the Freemason , contains a very comprehensive list of the various Masonic bodies throughout the kingdom , and lists of the principal Grand Lodges of foreign countries . There has been an

increase of 53 to the number of Craft lodges under the Grand Lodge of England during the year . The latest number lor 1 S 87 is 2182 . The name , time , and place of meeting of all the lodges , and the names of the Grand and the principal Provincial Grand Officers are given in the Calendar—Newcastle Journal .

Masonic And General Tidings

At the annual meeting of the Elias de Derham Lodge , No . 5 S 6 , Salisbury , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . Richard Dear vvas installed W . M . for the year , and afterwards appointed and invested his officers . The St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1039 , Lichfield , held their annual ball at the George Hotel , Lichfield , on the 14 th inst ., the attendance in spite of the weather , being

numerous . The fete passed off most satisfactorily . Bro . J . V . Cooper was installed W . M . of the Ferrum Lodge , No . 1 S 4 S , Middlesborough , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . N . and E . Y . rks . Bro . P . Sharp is the present VV . M . of the Earl of Shrewsbury Lodge , No . 1520 , Cannock , having been

installed in office by Bro . John L . Gibbons , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., at the annual meeting on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . The brethren of Lodges , Nos . 87 and 114 , Bushmills , Ireland , gave their annual ball on the 14 th inst ., the attendance being very numerous , and dancing being kept up vvith great enthusiasm till an early hour the ** next morning .

On Tuesday , the nth inst ., Bro . R , C . Else , P . G . D . England , and D . P . G . M . Somersetshire , installed Bro . G . F . Price Pizey as W . M . of the Coleridge Lodge , No . 1750 , Clevedon . Several visitors attended , and the banquet vvas numerously attended . The annual Ball of the Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 , of which Bro . Richard Harvey is the W . M ., will

take place at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Friday next , the 21 st instant . Full particulars to be had of Bro . F . Waldon , Hon . Sec . At the installation meeting , on the ioth inst ., of the Shirley Lodge , No . 1112 , Shirley , Hants , after Bro . C G . Beaumont had been inducted into the chair as VV . Master for the ensuing year , a handsome Past Master's

jewel was presented to Bro . J . H . Allden , ; the retiring W . Master in recognition of his services in the chair during the past year . Bro . F . Kelland was installed W . M . of the Lodge of Concord , No . 632 , Trowbridge , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., the ceremony being performed in an able and impressive manner by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . J . H . Foley .

The new W . M . subsequently presided at the banquet at the George Hotel , a very pleasant evening being spent . The True and Faithful Lodge , No . 318 , Helston , held its annual meeting on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when Bro . C Hudson was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and afterwards invested his officers . The banquet took place at the Angel Hotel and vvas followed bv some

capital speeches and songs . Bro . R . Clarkson was installed W . M . of the Zetland Lodge , No . 561 , Guisborough , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . A . C Knowles , P . P . S . G . D . North and East Yorkshire . Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M ., was among the visitors .

The Prov . G . Lodge of Roxburgh and Selkirk Shires held their annual meeting at Galashiels on the 12 th inst ., under the auspices of Lodge St . John , No . 262 , of that town . R . W . Bro . Dr . James Middleton , P . G . M ., presided , and there vvas a large attendance . The brethren aftewards took refreshments at the Abbotsford Arms Hotel , the Prov . G . Master being in the chair .

The brethren of the Unanimity and Sincerity No . 261 , Taunton , gave two balls last week , the one on Monday being of the ordinary character , while that of Wednesday vvas a juvenile fancy dress ball . Both were well attended , and thanks to the admirable arrangements of the brethren who formed the Ball Committee , the guests present on both occasions enjoyed themselves

thoroughly . The 38 th annual festival and ball , in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institute was held at the Town Hall , Liverpool , on Tuesday , the nth instant . Between 600 and 700 guests were present , the number

being in excess of every previous occasion , vvith the exception of that at which the presentation vvas made to the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M . of England , and Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire . The ball vvas also a great success in all other respects , and we trust will prove beneficial to the Institute .

The installation meeting of the Probity Lodge , No . 61 , Halifax , on the 3 rd inst ., was a great success . There vvas a large gathering of members , and among the visitors was R . W . Bro . T . W . Tew , Prov . G . Master of West Yorkshire . The new VV . M . is Bro . Cecil Conor , Major in the Duke of Wellington ' s VVest Riding Regiment ,

and Adjutant ot the ist Battalion . The retiring VV . M ., Bro . Balme , vvas presented vvith a handsome gold P . M . 's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . Geo . Kenning , London ) in token of his services in the chair . The singing of the Halifax Harmon icQuartette Party greatly enhanced the pleasure of the after-dinner proceedings .

H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has been pleased to grant a warrant for a new Masonic lodge to be called the " Anglo-American . " The lodge is formed with a view of affording facilities for Americans resident in England meeting their brethren of the English Grand Lodge under the Constitutions of the latter body . Bro . Brackstone Baker , P . G . D ., who is well knovvn on both sides of the Atlantic , is

to be the first Master , Bro . Major George Lambert , F . S . A ., P . G . S . B ., acting past master , and Bros . A Clarke and F . Kedge the first Senior and Junior Wardens respectively ; Bro . G . Reynolds being the Secretary pro tem . The Constance Lodge , No . 2135 , Consett , gave their first ball in the New Town Hall , Consett , on Wednesday the 12 th inst . There vvas a large attendance of

members and brethren from other lodges in Durham and Newcastle , and the ladies being equally numerous . Everything passed off most enjoyably , the scene being additionally brilliant through the brethren appearing—by dispensation from Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., P . G . M . —in their Masonic clothing and regalia . The refreshments were

supplied by Bro . George Brown , of the Railway Hotel , and the music by Messrs , Parker and Hardcastle , Consett , Mr . Charlton , of Benfieldside Nurseries , being responsible for the beautiful floral decorations . Great praise is also due to the Stewards who officiated as M . C . 's , namely , Bros . J . Noble , T . D . Dryden , J . Hardy , P . Surtees , and George Christopher .