Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The Lodge of Research . ^ No . 2429 , which meets at the Freemasons' Hall , Leicester , is to receive a visit on Monday next , from Bro . W . J . Hughan , Past Grand Deacon , & c , who will , in fulfilment of an old promise deliver a lecture on * ' The Continuity of British Freemasonry . A retrospect of five centuries . " That this most interesting subject will be treated by Bro . Hughan in a masterly way is a foregone conclusion , and we

congratulate the Lodge of Research on securing the services of our well-known brother , when so many have failed . We may add that the members of the Lodge of Research will be pleased to see any visitors present . Alderman Sir Andrew Lusk , Bart ., the senior Alderman in point of age , entered on Tuesday upon his 85 th year . The Church Missionary Society received a legacy of £ 1000 under the will of the late Mr . John Steele , of Boroughbridge , Yorks .

The annual exhibition of the work done by the London Needlework guild has been fixed to take place at the Imperial Institute , on November 15 th , and the two following days . "Charley's Aunt" was produced on Friday night , the 14 th inst ., at the Theatre Cluny in Paris , under the title of " La Maridine de Charles , " and was most enthusiastically received by a thoroughly representative house .

Great ambition in Freemasons is the passion of a great character , he who is endowed with lit may perform very great or very had actions ; all depends upon the principles which direct him . England has been visited this summer by three Canadian Past Grand Masters , Bros . J . K . Kerr , R . T . Walkem , and J . Ross Robertson , the latter being present at the last

meeting of the United Grand Lodge . Spiers and Pond Limited notify that the share transfer books will be closed from the 17 th to the 30 th instant , both inclusive , for the purpose of preparing dividend warrants for the first instalment of 4 s . per share ( less income tax ) on account of the dividend for the year ending 31 st March , 1 S 95 , which will be posted to the shareholders on the ist October next .

At the monthly meeting of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 1024 , held at the Masonic Hall , Market Hill , Maldon , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst .. Bro . Frederick Henry Bright , S . W ., was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , Bro . H . J . Sansom , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . George Burnis , Tyler . Bro . F . H . Bright was elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Charity Committee .

On the evening of the nth inst . the splendid new rooms of Lodge No . 121 , Lisburn , Ireland , in Castle Buildings , were formally opened by a recherche dinner , to which a considerable number of the brethren of the town and neighbourhood were invited . The usual Masonic toasts were given and suitably responded to . The dinner was a great success , and auspiciously inaugurates the new home of this

prosperous lodge . A Masonic service in connection with the Prince Edward Lodge , No . 2109 , will be held in St . Thomas Church , Heaton Chapel , on Sunday , the 30 th inst . The service will be sung by Bro . Rev . Arthur Symonds , M . A ., W . M . 287 , P . P . G . C . Cheshire The proper lesson will be riad by Bro . W . Webster , P . P . S . G . D . The sermon will be preached by Bro . Rev . John Henn , Rector and Chaplain

of 2109 . The proceeds of the offertory will be devoted to Masonic Charities . The musical arrangements under the direction of Bro . H . S . Greenwood , L . R . A . M ., organist St . Thomas Church . The choir have kindly given their services . Sopranos : Miss Jessie Moorhouse and Miss Evans ; Altos : Mrs . Harding and Mrs . Bayley ; Tenors : Bros . J . T . Grimshaw and Kenneth Stewart ; Basses : Bros . Pendlebury and Griffiths .

At the present moment , when the New Woman is so assertive , it is interesting to know what the ordinary woman thinks of _ her . The editor of The Gentlewoman having invited his readers to give an epigrammatic definition of her , publishes the result this week . She is variously described as " A fresh darn on the Original Blue Stocking , " which definition received the prize , " The Old Maid trying to be the Young Man , " "Sex of one and

half-a-dozen of the other , " " A creature of opinions decided and skirts divided , " " One who has ceased to be a lady and has not yet attained to be a gentleman , " " The unsexed section of the sex , " " Man ' s newest and best reason for remaining singje , " " Madam become Adam , " " A fast sailing craft sailing near the wind and carrying no ballast , " " An old dish with new seasoning , " " Mannishness minus manliness . "

A new series of The English Illustrated Magazine commences with the October number just issued . 1 Among its contents are a story by Gilbert Parker , a Moorland Idyll by Grant Allen , an article by that great criminal authority , Colonel Howard Vincent , C . B ., M . P ., on " Measurement Identification of Criminals , " and a story of engrossing interest by Stanley J . Weyman . " A Chat with a Book-Barrow Man , " by J . D . Symon , an amusing article on

"Cornish Humour , " by " Q . " and a story by Anthony Hope will doubtless be popular features . Mr . F . Dolman gives a comprehensive " article on the Marquis of Bute and Cardiff . Exciting fiction is supplied by Robert Barr and Hyram Vedder , while Katherine Tynan contributes an interesting account of " Match-making Customs in Munster . " There is a coloured frontispiece , and over seventy illustrations by the ablest artists of the day , including humorous pages by Phil May and E . T . Reed .

Too much stress . "intuit be laid on the fact th ; it in the whirl of unnatural excitement , and in the struck' for existence in this generation , 110 attention whatever is vouchsafed to the most ordinary ru ' es of health . When the muscles heconie relaxed , the nerves over-sensitive and delicately strunir , and the brain

wcariesat the slightest task , these symptoms ; ire part of Nature ' s waminir that the delicate organism of the human frame is out of gear . In most cases a gentle stimulant and mild restorative is alt that is required to impart fresh vitality to the jaded nerves , and it is a well-known fact thai a few doses rif Holloway ' s Pills work wonders , and restore the lost tone of the nervous svstcm .

Masonic And General Tidings

An exhibition of work done by London Board School Children is now on view at Toynbee Hall . Adversity , like winter weather , is of no use to kill those vermin which the summer of prosperity is apt to produce and nourish .

An anonymous friend has generously sent the handsome sum of £ 200 to the Royal Free Hospital , Gray's Inn-road , as a contribution to the general funds . Mr . Grundy has already disposed of the Dutch rights of "The New Woman , " and the latest Comedy success will be produced in Rotterdam during October .

Mr . J . Passmore Edwards officiated , on Monday , at the Westbourne Park Institute at the formal opening of the fourth annual Industrial and Loan Exhibition organised by Dr . Clifford , the pastor . The finances ot the North-Eastern Hospital for Children , Hackney-road , are now in such a condition that unless the committee can forthwith raise £ 5000 they will have to close the hospital , or at least to considerably reduce the number of beds .

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire is appointed to be held at Malvern on Wednesday next . The R . W . Bro . Sir Edmund A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., will preside , and Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened at one o ' clock .

The Camden Chapter of Improvement , No . 704 , will resume their meetings at the Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsburypavement , on Tuesday , the 2 nd prox . Comp . Edmonds would be very pleased to meet his old companions and to welcome new ones .

Ten boys and ten girls will be admitted to the benefits of the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum , Snaresbrook , at the election to be held , under the presidency of Mr . Edward S . Norris , the' Treasurer , at the Cannon-street Hotel on Monday next .

On Thursday the Earl and Countess of Malmesbury continued the festivities in connection with the coming of age of Viscount FitzHarris at Heron Court . Nearly 400 employes on the estate , with their wives , were hospitably entertained , and they gave the Earl and Countess and their eldest son a hearty reception .

At Sandgate on Tuesday evening the vicar , Bro . the Rev . Russell Wakefield , who made himself so popular during the disastrous landslip , and who has just been appointed to the living of St . Mary's , Bryanston-square , was presented by his parishioners with a silver reading lamp and a tea and coffee service as a farewell gift .

Madame Patti has had so many tempting offers from abroad this winter that she has had great difficulty in deciding which to accept . At last she has signed contracts to sing a certain number of nights in opera at Nice shortly after Christmas , and later on to appear at concerts in Germany and Austria .

Lord Dynevor gave an entertainment at Neath Abbey , on Thursday , in celebration of the coming of age of his only son , the Hon . Walter Rice . The principal families of the neighbourhood participated in the proceedings , and about 2000 children were entertained to tea . The tenants of Lord Dynevor have purchased a handsome silver tray and a silver loving-cup for presentation to his heir .

The Lord Mayor , accompanied b y the Lady Mayoress , the Sheriffs , Alderman Sir David Evans , and Sir Walter Gilbey , left by special train from Liverpool-street Railway Station on Tuesday morning on a visit to Mr . BIyth ' s dairy farm at Blythwood , near Bishop Stortford , where an exhibition was held in connection with the British Dairy Farmers' Association .

According to Lady Jeune , who contributes an article on the subject to the October number of the "Young Woman , " the " real ideal husband should be a busy man , and one whose day is very full . Men are not happy without plenty of work j and a man who has no outlet for his energy elsewhere bestows it on his household , with generally unfavourable results . Small household concerns are not a man ' s business , and nothing is more irritating than the perpetual interference of a theorist in the small matters of life . "

Mr . Gladstone ' s eyes were examined on Thursday by Dr . Habershon and Mr . Nettleship , of London , who arrived at Hawarden shortly after four o ' clock , and were met at the Castle b y Dr . Grainger , of Chester . When Mr . Nettleship operated for cataract , he arranged to see the right hon . gentleman at Hawarden on September 20 th , in order to

perform a slight work which is gemrally necessary as a sequel in such cases . Mr . Gladstone , however , has made such progress , and Mr . Nettleship was so satisfied with the nature of the reports received , that he did not think a second operation necessary , his visit being merely to confirm his opinion by personal inspection , and to ascertain the kind of glasses , which would prove the most serviceable .

PRESENTATION AT LIVERPOOL . —On the evening of the 17 th instant , at the usual meetingof the membersof the Lodge of Israel , No . 1562 , Bro . Henry Gabriel , who has been seven years Treasurer of the lodge and 10 years entrusted with the financial arrangements of the Fund of Benevolence , was the recipient of an illuminated address and massive jewel in the form of a gold key ( emblematic

of his office ) in recognition of the very valuable and faithful services he has performed in connection with these important offices . The presentation was made in suitable terms by the W . M ., Bro . , W . Mellor , and several brethren spoke in high terms of Bro . Gabriel ' s many excellent Masonic and business qualities . The testimonial was acknowledged with feeling by the popular recipient .

According to the Figaro , Signor Crispi is about to be expelled from the Fraternity of Freemasons , of which he has long been a member . For some time past his political attitude has excited a good deal of hostility in the lodges . His recent speech at Naples especially is held by many to constitute direct advances to the Vatican , which is the last Masonic apostasy . A movement for Signor Crispi ' s

expulsion soon arose . The lodges of Turin and Milan have united in petitioning the Grand Master of the Italian lodges to this effect , and these will most probably be supported in their demand by others . Should the Council of tbe Order refuse to pronounce the expulsion a secession is expected . The majority of the lodges would then sever their allegiance to the Italian Grand Master , and place themselves under the rule of the Grand Orient of France .

Masonic And General Tidings

Miss Letty Lind , having recovered from her recent indis . position , will make her first appeerance in the title role of " A Gaiety Girl , " at Daly's Theatre , to-morrow ( Saturday ) . The Apollinaris Natural Mineral Water has received the Diplome D'Honneur at the Antwerp Exhibition , the highest award at the disposal of the jury .

Bro . Sir Augustus Harris has accepted an invitation to occupy the presidential chair on the occasion of the 60 th anniversary festival of the Metropolitan Beer and Wine Trade Asylum . The wedding of Prince Adolphus of Teck with Lady Margaret Grosvenor , eldest unmarried daughter of the Duke of Westminster , has been fixed t > take place on Thursday , November 29 th .

The United States Ambassadar has promised to preside at the King ' s Room of the Holborn Restaurant , on St . Andrew ' s Day , November 30 th , at the anniversary festival of the Scottish Corporation . The foundation-stone of the Caxton Convalescent Horn : ( of which Mr . Passmore Edwards is President ) , will be laid by the Lord Mayor at Limpsfield , Oxted , Surrey , on Saturday afternoon , the 6 th prox .

Bro . C . F . Hogard has , we learn , taken up the representation of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York , which , as our readers are aware , is the largest and richest insurance company in the world , the invested funds being over £ 38 , 000 , 000 . A great and increasing business is being dune by this company in England , consequent on the new features they have introduced , and we trust a good share of it may pass through the hands of Bro . Hogard .

CRIMEAN VETERANS . —The 40 th anniversary of the Battle of Alma was celebrated in Manchester on Thursday in a unique manner . Over 300 Crimean infantry veterans , belonging to Manchester and neighbourhood , were entertained at the Belle Vue Gardens , the cost of the entertainment being defrayed by public subscription . A great crowd of spec titers cheered the veterans in the streets . The gathering is believed to be the first of its kind in this country since the Crimean War .

Following the custom of past years , the regiments which took part in the battle of the Alma celebrated the anniversary on Thursday by decorating their colours . The subaltern on duty with the regiment of the ist BUtalion Grenadiers , which mounted the Queen ' s Guard in London , carried the laurel-wreathed ensign from Wellington Barracks to St . James's Palace , where the band of the regiment played a selection of music in the courtyard during the changing of

the guard . Already £ 700 has been collected forthe Infant Prince Fund for the Victoria Hospital for Children , Chelsea , to commemorate the birth of an heir to the English throne , of which a most fitting and generous contribution of £ 50 has been made by the Graduates , Members , and Associates of the Children's Salon , the band of young gentlewomen who are working to endow beds in children ' s hospitals . Captain Blount , the secretary , will be glad to acknowledge further donations .

, The re-opening of Drury Lane Theatre , which , as an annual event , may be considered as a formal inauguration of the theatrical season in London , took place on Saturday last , when a new sporting drama was presented to an overflowing house . The production is the joint work of Bro .

Sir Augustus Harris , Mr . Henry Hamilton , and Mr . Cecil Raleigh , and it may be asserted without fear of contradiction that for sustained interest , smart dialogue , and brilliant scenes it surpasses all previous productions . It will assuredly fill the stage until the Christmas pantomime .

Masonic lodges are dedicated to the " Holy Saints John " —these two historic personages . The original dedication of lodges was to the " Holy St . John , " meaning the Baptist . Some authorities , however , Bazot among the number , affirm that the earl y reference of the Craft was to St . John the Almoner , thus identified with the " Holy St . John of Jerusalem . " The Almoner was the son of Cyprus , barn in

that Island in the early part of the sixth century . He gave up honours and ease , going to Jerusalem that he might render aid to distressed knignts and pilgrims . He founded a hospital and accomplished a magnificent work of benevolence . Rome canonised him under the name of St . John the Almoner , and he has been recognised by a number of

religious and benevolent organisations that holds his name and services in grateful remembrance . Knights Templar generally dictate their Commanderies to the honour of this illustrious , self-sacrificing , helpful friend of needy humanity , who followed practically the step of Him " who went about doing good . "—Southern Lodge Secret .

Death has been busy in the Province of Cornwall during the past week or two . Last week we announced the death of the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , now we have to record the death of Bro . Wellington Dale , of Penzance , who , although not so prominent in the Craft as Bro . . Chirgwin , was one of the most widely known and respected solicitors in West Cornwall . He had held the

office of Prov . Grand Registrar of Cornwall , and the funeral , which took place on the 13 th inst ., was attended by many members of the Masonic body , including Dr . E . Curnow , representing the Cornish lodge in London . At the moment of going to press we learn of the sad death of Bro . Harry Tilly , of Falmouth , whose connection with the Craft as a Past Grand Officer and

P . M . of Lodge Love and Honour , has been for many years a close one . His death , we regret to say , was of a very tragic character , and the circumstances are thus described iin the Daily Telegraph of to-day ( Friday ) : ' •A sad case of suicide was reported at Falmouth on Thursday afternoon . Mr . H . S . Tuke , the well-known artist , was painting on the beach some two miles from Falmouth ,

when he heard the report of firearms in the vicinity . A lad who was with him went to ascertain the cause , and found that a gentleman had shot himself twice in the mouth with a revolver , and was lying dead on the beach . Mr . Tuke came up and identified the body as that of Mr . Harry Tilly , a well-known solicitor of Falmouth . He was registrar of the

county court , clerk to the commissioners of taxes , a director of and solicitor to the Falmouth Dock Company , and P . M . in Freemasonry . The body was conveyed to Boslowick , the deceased ' s country seat , where an inquest will be held to-day ( Friday . ) Mr . Tilly , who was a bachelor , in his 55 th year , had been encumbered by inheriting a heavily mortgaged estate , and financial embarrassments are said to have led him to take his life . "