Masonic And Genetal Tidings.

MASONIC AND GENETAL TIDINGS .

We understand the preliminary meeting of the Board of Stewards of the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will be held at an early date , and it will be desirable for those who wish to act as Stewards and to take part in the initial stage of the proceedings , to lose no time in forwarding their names to the Secretary , Bro . Hedges .

Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., after spending the race week at his residence at Newmarket , returned to Devonshire House on Saturday last . Bro . the Maharajah of Kuch Behar , Past G . Warden of England , gave a reception and farewell ball at Devonshire Park , Eastbourne , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., previous to his departure for India . Bro . the Earl of Onslow , Under-Secretary of

State for the Colonies , will take the chair at the next house dinner of the St . George's Club , at the Club House , Hanover-square , on Friday , the 14 th November next . The Commander-in-Chief has given permission tothe ist Surrey Rifle Volunteers , in which Bro , Alderman De Keyser , Lord Mayor elect , served some time , to furnish a guard of honour at the Guildhall on the gth November next .

The 19 th annual Cat Show has been held at the Crystal Palace during the present week , and has attracted a considerable number of visitors , the exhibits , which number 429 , arranged in 52 classes , including some very fine specimens of the feline tribe . THE SHIPWRIGHTS'COMPANY . —Bro . Ex-Sheriff Burt ( Master of this Company ) has issued invitations for a

dinner at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Tuesday , the ist prox ., to meet Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Major and Sheriff Davies , and Bro . Sheriff Higgs . Bro . Sir Morell Mackenzie ' s report of the condition of the Imperial Crown Prince of Germany is satisfactory , but there seems little reason to doubt that his Imperial Highness will have to winter in Italy . At all

events , his sojourn at Baveno will be prolonged for some time . Among the guests invited to Eaton Hall by tha Duke and Duchess of Westminster to meet H . R . H . the Princess Mary , Duchess of Teck , and the Duke of Teck during the present week , are Bro . the Earl of Arran and Lady Esther Gore , and Bro . Lord Suffield , K . C . B ., and the Hon . Miss Harbord .

The Prince of Wales reached Bhsworth Station on his way to Easton Neston , Northamptonshire , on Monday afternoon , on a visit to Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh , Bart ., with whom his Royal Highness has remained as guest ever since . The Prince was received with hearty cheering on alighting at the station , and on passing through the village .

At the meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Works , on the 14 th inst ., at which Bro . Lord Magheramorne presided , the report of the Committee recommending the purchase of Parliament-hill and other land for the enlargement of Hampstead Heath was adopted by a majority of 2 Q to 14 . The price agreed upon is £ 302 , 000 , and for £ 152 , 000 of this the Board of Works has now made itself responsible .

Bro . Hughan , the well known Masonic Historian , who is on a visit to Truro and neighbourhood , has kindly promised to give a lecture in the Fortitude Lodge , No . 131 , Truro , on Monday , the 24 th inst . Bro . John Tonkin , W . M ., will preside . Bro . Hughan was Master of this famous lodge—noted for its correct Masonic work and

zealous service—in 1 S 6 S and 1 S 7 S , and continues on the roll as a subscribing member . The subject selected is in reference to the continuity of the Craft during the last five centuries , and at the close of the lecture there will he a discussion , and then a collection on behalf of the local Masonic Educational Fund .

Sir Andrew Barclay Walker , Bart ., of Osmaston Manor , Derbyshire , and Gateacre Hall , Liverpool , was married to the Hon . Maude Okeover , second daughter of Bro . Houghton C Okeover , at Okeover , near Ashbourne , On Tuesday , the 11 th inst . The family of the bride , who was a maid of honour to the Queen , have resided at Okeover Hall for many centuries . "' The wedding presents

included a diamond , ruby , and pearl brooch from the Queen , enclosing a piece of her Majesty's hair , and a silver-framed portrait of the Queen , gifts from the Princess Louise , the Princess Henry of Battenberg , and other members of the Royal Family , and a magnificent bracelet from the brethren of Derbyshire , of whom Bro . Okeover is the Deputy Grand Master .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked at the Creaton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1791 , held at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W ., on Thursday , the 27 th inst ., as follows : —First Lecture , ist Section—Bro . F . W . Woodard , 1791 ; 2 nd—Bro . S . Cochrane , P . M . 1056 ; 3 rd—Bro . G . E . Higginson , 1791 ; 4 th-Bro . Brietbart , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; 5 th-Bro . E . Child , P . M . 53 S ; 6 th—Bro . J . Davies , Preceptor 169 ; 7

th—, Bro . J . Sims , P . M . S 34 . Second Lecture , ist Section—Bro . C . Coombs , W . M . 7 S 0 ; 2 nd—Bro . M . Speigel , P . M . 16 S ; 3 rd—Bro . D . Stroud , W . M . 2045 ; 4 th—Bro . W . G . Reynolds , P . M . 1441 ; 5 th—Bro . F . Craggs , S 34 . Third Lecture , ist Section—Bro . Fisher , P . M . S 34 ; 2 nd—Bro . A . Hardy , W . M . 201 ; 3 rd—R . H . Rogers , P . M . 1791 . Lodtre will be . : opened on this occasion at 7 . 30 p . m . punctually .

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a of this unrivalled liqueur , and for whom a Stronger quality ( "Sportman ' s " ) is prepared ? Beware of imitations . Observe our branded corks and capsules . Sold by Wine Merchants , and by Thomas Grant and Sons , Maidstone , and 4 6 , Gresham-street , E . C . Makers of the delicious Morella Marmalade . Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And Genetal Tidings.

Bro . Sir John Puleston , M . P ., of the Wheelwrights' Company , took part at Ford in the opening of a Wesleyan bazaar in aid of an organ fund . The latest news of Bro . Pearse Morrison , C . C , reports him as having safely arrived at Kimberley , Cape of

Good Hope , in good health . Bro . Major-General Sir Redvers Buller , after an absence on duty in Ireland ot nearly a year , has resumed his duties at the War Office as Quartermaster General .

We hear that the Coleridge Lodge , No . 1750 , Clevedon , Somerset , held for some time past at Mr . Wickenden ' s , Regent House , will be removed to the Public Hall , which will be appropriately decorated for its use . The Princess Victoria , as well as the Princesses Louise and Maud , of Wales , have been attacked with measles during the past and present week , but their Royal

Highnesses have had the disease in a mild form , and are already well on their way towards convalescence . Bro . the Hon . D . Plunket , M . P ., H . M . ' s First Commissioner of Works , has been suffering for some time past from a severe attack of gout , combined with fever , the result of a chill , and it is probable that some time will elapse before he will be able to resume his duties .

On Monday Prince Albert Victor of Wales arrived at Northampton , where he was met by Earl Spencer , whose guest at Althorp Park he was during the period of his visit , Bro . the Earl and Countess of Cork being among the company invited to meet his Royal Highness .

Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , and the Countess of Carnarvon returned from Kimberley to Cape Town on the 251 I 1 ult . His lordship expressed great gratification at the heartiness of his reception , and explained his views on the subject of the confederation of the South African Colonies and States .

Madame Adelina Patti will make her last appearance in England previous to her departure for the Brazils at the conceit which will be given by Bro . William Kuhe , P . G . Org ., in the Royal Albert Hall , on the 6 th December next . Madame Patti will be absent for a long time , and will not be heard at all in this country during the veariSSS .

Bros . Alderman Sir R , N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., and Sir E . Du Cane , K . C . B ., are members of the Committee appointed by the Secretary of State for the Home Department to repoit upon the accommodation for prisoners awaiting trial at the police courts and courts of petty sessions , and also on the provision of food for destitute prisoners on trial there . / EOLIAN CLUB . —The members of this club

dined on Monday last at the Falstaff , Eastcheap , under the presidency of Bro . John Barnet , jun . ( Perinet et Fils ) , to the number including visitors , of nearly one hundred . Afterwards a concert was given of a high order under the direction of Bro . Chaplin Henry , the artists being Miss Kate Chaplin , Mr . Sinclair Dunn , Mr . Henry Taylor , Mr . James Bayne , Mr . Coombe James , Mr . McCall Chambers , and Mr . F . R . Kinkee .

At the last meeting of the Campbell Lodge , 1415 , held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the Sth instant , Bro . H . Pritchard , I . P . M ., proposed , and Bro . F . VV . Levander , P . M ., seconded , that a treasurer ' s jewel be presented to Bro . T . Cubitt , P . G . P ., in recognition of his valuable services as Treasurer to the lodge during the past 15 years . We are happy to say that the proposition was carried , not only unanimously , but also with the greatest enthusiasm .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of North and East Yorkshire will be held in Freemasons' Hall , Duncombe-street , York , on Friday , the 2 Sth inst ., at the invitation o ! the York Mark Lodge , T . l . Ihe lodge will be opened at 2 p . m ., and at 4 . 30 there will be a dinner . The election of Prov . Grand Mark Master Mason for the ensuing three years will take place .

Bro . the Earl of Londesborough has been entertaining a select party during the past week at his Yorkshire residence for the pheasant and partridge shooting . Among his lordship ' s gues's were Lord Burghersh , Lerd de Grey , the Hon . G . Lascelles , and Bro . Burdett-Coutts , M . P . The covers were not entirely bereft of leaves , but , on the whole , birds were abundant and in good condition , and some excellent bags were made .

The first of the Monday popular Concerts for the ensuing season will be held at St . James ' s Hall , on Monday next , the 24 th inst ., when an excellent programme , including a quartet by Spohr , wahz by Chopin , Spinnerlied by Mendelssohn , & c , will be presented , the executants being Madame Norman-Neruda , MM . Josef and Casimir Hofmann , L . Ries , Hollander , and Howell ; Vocalist : Miss

Liza Lehmann . The Saturday popular Concert season will be inaugurated on Saturday next , the 29 th inst ., when the programme will be composed of selections from the works of Beethoven . The executants will be the same as in the "Monday Pop ., " with the exception of the Hofmanns , and the vocalist will be Mr . Santley . The Elcho Challenge Shield and the

International Challenge Trophy , which were won by the English eight and twenty respectively at the meeting this year of the National Rifle Association , were handed over to the custody of Bro . Lord Mayor Hanson , on Saturday last , and placed in the Guildhall , the occasion being made more than usually interesting by the presence of a guard of honour furnished by the Honourable Artillery Company ,

and detachments from several London Volunteer Regiments . In the evening Bro . the Lord Mayor entertained a numerous and distinguished company at dinner at the Mansion House , among the guests being H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , and Bros . Major-General Sir Redvers Buller , Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood , Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry Halford , Bart ., Admiral Sir E . Inglefield , Alderman Sir H . E . Knight , and others .

HOLI . OW . IY s PILLS . —In the complaints peculiar to females these Pills are unrivalled . Their use by the fair sex has become so constant for the removal of their ailments that rare is the household tnat is without them . Amongst all classes—from the domestic servant to the peeress—universal favour is accorded to these renovating

Pills ; their invigorating and purifying properties render them safe and invaluable in all cases . They may be taken by females of all ages for any disorganisation or irregularity of the system , speedily removing the cause , and restoring the sufferer to robust health . As a family medicine they are unapproachable for subduing the maladies of youngr and old . —ADVT ,

Masonic And Genetal Tidings.

The Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers' Company ( court ) gave a dinner at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Tuesday . Bro . Knapton Abel , Master , presided . Bro . G . Sala has written upwards of 7000 newspaper articles during the 35 years of his connection with the press . The Prince of Wales , accompanied by his son

Prince Albert Victor , visited the Olympic Theatre on Saturday evening last . Bro . John Lobb will be a candidate to represent the Ward of Farringdon Without in the Court of Common Council on next St . Thomas ' s day . Bro . T . J . Goodinge , C . C , has been elected

Chairman of the Aldersgate Past Officers' . Club for the ensuing year . Bro . Alderman Evans [ was entertained to a banquet at the Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday last , by the representatives of Castle Baynard in the Court of Common Council .

THE MASONIC CHARITIES . —The Frome Lodge has celebrated the Jubilee year in a very praiseworthy manner , by the members subscribing £ 147 to Masonic Charities . Bros . Lord Wolverton , Hugh C . E . Childers , M . P ., J . G . Shaw-Lefevre , M . P ., and many others were among those who received Mr . Gladstone on his arrival on

Tuesday in Nottingham , and were present with him at the meeting of the Council of the National Liberal Federation , VVe have the pleasure to announce that the weekly meetings of the Royal Savoy Mark Lodge of Instruction , No . 355 , which were adjourned over the summer months , will be resumed at the Moorgate , 15 , Finsbury Pavement , E . C , to-night ( Friday ) , at 7 . 30 .

A dramatic performance in aid of the Devon Masonic Fund will be given by the Devonport Private Dramatic Society , at the new Theatre , Devonport . The pieces selected are "War to the Knife" and "Robert Macaire . " We . trust the result will be a handsome addition to the funds . Bro . Henry Garrod , P . G . P ., P . M . of the Domatic

Lodge , No . 177 , and the Panmure Lodge , No . 720 , was , on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , elected VV . M . of the Belgrave Lodge , No . 749 , of which lodge he has been Secretary since its consecration , nearly 30 years ago . Bro . Baron Henry de Worms , M . P ., will be the guest at the house dinner of the Constitutional Club , Liverpool , on Monday next , the 24 th instant , andon

Wednesday will deliver an address to his constituents . The Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction , No . 163 S , which meets at the Alexandra Hotel , Kingston Hill , will in future assemble on Tuesday nights instead of Thursday . Brethren from any lodge , properly vouched for , are welcome at all times . The first meeting of the session will be Tuesday , October 25 th .

On Thursday a grand banquet was given in the Guildhall of York to Bro . Sir Joseph Terry , Lord Major of York , in recognition of his services to the city , and in celebration of his attaining the honour of knighthood . A large number of persons were present , including all the leading cit'Zens of York and the neighbourhood , amongst whom our brother is most popular .

Bro . Henry Irving paid what was necessaril y a flying vis . it to Stratford-on-Avon on Monday afternoon , for the purpose of dedicating to the service of the public the beautiful fountain which has been erected at the cost of Mr . Childs , of Philadelphia , as a memorial of the Queen's jubilee . There was , of course , a numerous

gathering of visitors from all parts in honour of the occasion , the Mayor of Stratford being supported by his brother Mayors of Worcester , Lichfield , Coventry , Warwick , Leamington , the American Minister , Bro . Earl De la Warr , and Bros . ST P . Cunliffe Owen , K . C . M . G ., P . G . D ., and J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D .

On Wednesday a valedictory service was held in York Minster on the eve of the departure for Australia of Bro . the Very Rev . C . E . Camidge , Bishop of Bathurst . Bro . Camidge had been consecrated Bishop on the previous day in Westminster Abbey . Bro . the Dean . of York had arranged a special service for the occasion , the whole of the music used having been selected from the compositions of the late Dr . Camidge , organist of York

Minster , and uncle of the Bishop of Bathur ? t . For thiee generations the Camidges held the office of organist of the great Northern Cathedral . The present Bishop of Bathurst was born near York , and was educated at the Cathedral School , and was a Canon of York , so that a service of this description was particularly appropriate . The Archbishop of York preached the sermon , and there was an offertory in aid of diocesan work in Bathurst . We understand that

on the afternoon of the same day the infant son of Bro . T . B . Whytehead , chapter clerk of York , was christened at St . Maurice's Church , the sponsors being Bros , the Dean of York and the Bishop of Bathurst . The Bishop has done good Masonic service . He is P . M . and P . Z . of a Wakefield lodge and chapter , and is a Past Prov . Grand Chaplain of both Yorkshire provinces , whilst for several

years he has acted as Chaplain to the Falcon Lodge , Thirsk , of which town he was the vicar . A number of Freemasons were present at the farewell service , desiring to pay respect to their episcopal brother on the eve of his departure . Specimen pictures ( five sizes ) of the Royal Masonic picture commemorative of the installation of

H . R . H . ihe Duke of Connaught and Stratheam , Earl of Sussex , K . G ., & c , & c , as R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., M . W . Grand Master of England , at the Dome , Brighton , June 22 nd , 18 S 6 , are now on view at George Kenning ' s Masonic Show Rooms , Little Britain and Aldersgate-street , London . We are informed that Lord Egerton of Tatton , Provincial Grand Master of Cheshire , has nominated Bro .

Richard Newhouse , of Bowden , as Provincial Grand Secretary , and he will be invested at the forthcoming rr , ee ' j ing at Crewe . Bro . Newhouse is a P . M . of the Standard Lodge , No . 1045 , and has also acted as its Secretary lot over 20 years , and he is the P . G . Secretary of Mark Masonry for Cheshire and North Wales . Bro . Newhouse succeeds Bro . E . H . Griffiths , of Nantwich , whose valuab e services to the Craft for many years past are to be 'V recognised .