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Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The installation meeting of La France Lodge took place , on Monday last , at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet . The proceedings were of a very interesting character . Bro . St . Clare , who had been re-elected VV . M ., was again placed in the chair of K . S ., the whole of the ceremony being admirably rendered in French by Bros . Bue and T . Fenn , Bro . Richardson acting as D . C . VVe regret

to be obliged to withhold the report until next week for want of space . Bro . Arthur Combes , S . W . 820 , will give a grand smoking concert on Thursday , the 29 th inst ., in the Grand Hall , Freemasons' Tavern . A large number of eminent artistes will appear , and there is no doubt the result vvill be an enjoyable entertainment .

THE STAGE AND HUNGRY CHILDREN . —Miss Grace Hawthorne has kindly given permission for a ticket benefit at the Royal Princess ' s Theatre from Monday , November 19 th , to Friday , November 30 th , on behalf of the Christ Church East London Halfpenny Dinners . All tickets bought direct of Mrs . Priscilla Jay , Christ Church Vicarage , Watney-street , E ., will benefit the Charity .

Last year over 40 , 000 dinners vvere provided for £ 131 12 s . sd ., including all working expenses and a new cooker . 1 his year want of funds delays the carrying out of the same object . " Hands Across the Sea , " by Henry Pettitt , will be played each evening , and on Saturday afternoons , and "The Love that Kills" ( L'Arlesienne ) , on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , and Friday afternoons , November 26 th to ioth .

The installation festival of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910 , will be held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 26 th inst ., when Bro . Gen . Lord John Taylour , J . G . W ., vvill be installed by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . Bro . Lawson , M . P ., has accepted the unanimous invitation of the West St . Pancras Liberal Association to become a candidate for that division on the County Council of London .

PROPOSED PIER AT LITTLESTONE-ON-SEA . — Application has been made to the Board of Trade for permission to construct this new pier and promenade . Tde corporation of New Romney have approved and passed the plans , which have been prepared by Bro . C . H . Driver , C . E ., of Westminster . The plans show a pier and

promenade of over 1200 feet long , vvith the necessary shelter kiosks and an extensive pavilion at the end , and we have no hesitation in ( saying that when completed it will be one of the handsomest in England . The scheme is well and influentially supported , so that its success is practically ensured .

For the second year in succession the Mayor and Sheriffs of Lincoln have been chosen from amongst the members of the Witham Lodge , 297 , Bro . Wm . Watkins , P . P . G . S . of W ., being Mayor , and Bro . Rd . Whitton , Sheriff . Bro . H . E . Cousans , P . P . G . W . and P . G . Charity Steward Lincolnshire . ex-Sheriff , has been appointed High Constable of the city for the ensuing year , and Bro . Alex . Trotter , Under-Sheriff .

The members of the Holy Cross Preceptory and Priory of Malta Masonic Knights Templar held a convocation on the 16 th inst . at the Masonic Rooms , Unionstreet , Plymouth . The E . P .. Frater Dr . E . B . Thomson , Prov . H ., presided . Frater Fritz P . Regarr , Prov .

S . B ., was elected the Preceptor for the ensuing year , and Frater W . Frank Westcott , P . P . G . C , re-elected the Treasurer . It vvas unanimously resolved to obtain permission to remove the holding of the future convocations of that preceptory to the Devon and Cornwall Freemasons ' Hall , Princess-square , Plymouth .

At a meeting of the Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle , held recently , Bro . F . W . Thomas , J . W ., was elected W . M . ; Bro . F . Harvey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was elected Treasurer ; and Bro . J . V . Bray , P . P . G . T ., Tyler for the ensuing year .

We are glad to see that Olympia is to be again utilised for the public entertainment , and that a Winter Exhibition of Manufactures and Industries of all kinds , appropriate to the season , will be opened on the ist December , and remain open till the 23 rd February . There will also be a winter fair of all nations ; a children ' s pantomime daily at 3 p . m . ; promenade concerts nightly , from S p . m .

to 10 p . m ., in the Grand Hall ; a gigantic Christmas tree at 7 p . m . nightly , when prizes to the value of £ 20—including a £ 5 Bank of England note—will be distributed among the holders of tickets , price one penny each , sold between 11 a . m . and 6 . 45 p . m . each day ; while a special day's special entertainment of a high class will be provided . The price of admission vvill be one shilling , and half price Ior children under 12 jears of age . Full particulars as to

Exhibition , entertainment , & c , may be obtained of Bro . H . D . Rowley , Olympia , Kensington , W . We may add , as an additional reason for supporting the Exhibition , that the entire proceeds from the daily sale of tickets for the Christmas tree , _ vvhich it is estimated vvill yield at least from £ 12 to £ 15 a day , will be devoted to the various hospitals and Metropolitan objects of Charity . We wish the scheme every success .

In our report of the Regent ' s Park Lodge last week Bro . Mehta was represented as being a member of the Cyclist Lodge , No . 2246 , instead of the Regent ' s Park Lodge , No . 2202 . At last accounts there were no fewer than 1648 newspapers and periodicals published in Paris . Of this number Freemasonry claimed 24 . —Echo .

The Electric Light in its vast supenorit } to gas and all other forms of artificial light , is an apt illustration of the _ position vvhich "Grant's Morella Cherry Brandy " maintains in comparison vvith all other Liqueurs , in its Perfection of rich fruity flavour . Comforting in cold Weather . Sold everywhere . Be sure and ask for Grant ' s . T . Grant and Sons , Maidstone . Makers also of the nonalcoholic wine "Morella , " and of the delicious "Morella Marmalade , " Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

The ceremony of installation to the J . chair will be rehearsed at the Star Chapter of Instruction to-day ( Friday ) , at 7 . 45 p . m ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell . Bro . H . Lynn , J . W . 217 , has been addressing several enthusiastic meetings during the past week in favour of his candidature for the London School Board ( W . Lambeth Division ) .

We regret to announce that last week the reports as to the condition of Bro . the Earl of Rosslyn , Past G . M . of Scotland , were less favourable , and according to the news published on Tuesday , there had been no improvement since . The 20 th Annual National Show of Poultry ,

Pigeons , and Rabbits vvas opened at the Crystal Palace on Monday , the quality of the exhibition being higher than usual . Bro . F . Penna , who , we are glad to hear , has recovered from his severe illness , announces an entertainment of vocal and instrumental music with recitations at Neumeyer Hall .

The Ubique Lodge of Instruction ; No . 1789 , which holds its meetings at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W ., vvill meet on Monday evenings , at 7 . 30 , instead of Fridays . Bros . Major J . Ritchie , R . A ., P . M . 1789 , Preceptor ; J . Christian , S . D . 1789 , Treas ; and W . R . Arnold , S . W . 1789 , Sec . We regret to announce the death of Bro . Col . Duncan , M . P . for the Holborn Division of Finsbury , the

sad and unexpected event taking place on the morning of the 16 th inst . The funeral of the deceased took place vvith full military honours in Charlton Cemetery on Tuesday , there being about 1500 troops present on the occasion . Bro . Col . Duncan was an officer of Artillery and had seen service in the [ Soudan war , for which he had received the Soudan medal , the Companionship of the Bath , and the Order of the Osmanieh . He was only in the 53 rd year of his age .

At the meeting of the Royal Commission to inquire into the condition of the National Defences on Friday , the 16 th inst ., Bro . the Marquis of Hartington presided , and Bro . General Wolsey was under examination for three hours . We are sorry to hear that Lord Porchester , eldest son of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., vvho has recently returned to England , after a long yachting cruise , is lying unwell at Highclere Castle , near Newbury .

On Saturday last , the Treasurer and Masters of Gray ' s Inn entertained a number of distinguished guests , among whom vvere Bros , the Earl of Milltown , Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., and Victor Williamson , C . M . G . The Queen , accompanied by the Princess Henry of Battenberg and her two children and the Princess Alice and Duke of Albany , arrived at Windsor Castle from

Scotland early on Friday morning . Bro . the Hon . A . Yorke was one of the suite in attendance . Bro . Lord Henniker has also arrived at the Castle as Lord-in-Waiting on her Majesty . Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord Ashbourne ( Lord Chancellor of Ireland ) , Lord George Hamilton , and Sir M . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., attended the Cabinet Council at the Foreign Office on Saturday last .

Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead presided on Monday evening at the 12 th annual meeting of the friends and supporters of the Working Lads' Institute , Mile End-road . Bro . the Duke of Abercorn presided at a meeting on Monday of the National Conservative Club , Pall Mall , there being a full attendance of members present , among them Bros . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P .,

and Sir J . H . Puleston , M . P . CARLETON COLLEGE , TUFNELL PARK . —Mrs Wm . Harris Saunders' annual birthday party vvas , as usual , a great success . There were gathered together former and senior pupils , also many neighbours and Iriends of Bro . VV . H . Saunders . Among the brilliant assembly of over 160 persons , were those interested in this thriving Educational Establishment from the West and East Indies

( including Mrs . Uorabjee Pestonje " Cama , accompanied by her nephew , Bro . Cama ) , China , Russia , Austria , Ifaly , Germany , France , Switzerland , & c . The dancing vvas well sustained for some hours , the large class-rooms on the five floors buing thronged simultaneously vvith those who were fond of " tripping it on the light fantastic toe , " many remarks were made as to the elegance and grace of the pupils . The supper vvas most recherche , and was served in the large dining-room of the college .

Bro . J . B . Mella , late of the Criterion , Piccadilly , has made many improvements already during his short occupancy ot the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court . He has at the present time excellent accommodation for lodges which meet 40 to 50 strong in an ordinary way ; and is preparing a suite of rooms suitable for smaller numbers . A grand dining saloon has been made on the ground floor ,

and vvas used for the first time on the 15 th inst ., when the Hemming Lodge met . Great alterations are going on from basement to attic , and Bro . Mella , who has a long lease of the house , is determined to do his level best to restore to the old " Greyhound" the prestige vvhich attached to it in the palmiest days of the late Robert Coombes .

The 58 th anniversary festival of the Licensed Victualjeis' Protection Society of London was held on the 15 th inst . at St . James's Hall , the subscriptions , announced in the course of the evening , being over 4 ' 2 ooo . Bros . Sir Tindal Robertson , M . P ., and the Marquis of Carmarthen , M . P ., were present among the principal guests , and responded for the toast of " The

Imperial Parliament . " HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —When inclement weather checks to a considerable extent the action of the skin , an alterative is required to compensate the body by means of other channels . Holloway ' s Pills can be confidently recommended as the easiest , surest , and safest means of attaining this desirable end without weakening the

most delicate or incommoding the most feeble . When from frequently recurring chills or the inhalation of impure air the blood becomes foul and the secretions vitiated , these Pills present a ready and efficient means of cleansing the former and correcting the latter . By this process disease is arrested at its outset , its pains and inconveniences averted , and the nervous structures saved from the depressing effects entailed upon them by illness .

Masonic And General Tidings

The Priory Lodge of Instruction , No . 1996 , meets every Thursday at the Berrymead Priory Constitutional Club , High-street , Acton , at 8 . 15 p . m . The members of this lodge will be pleased to welcome any brethren of the surrounding neighbourhood . An excellent orchestral concert was given by the Students of the Guildhall School of Music in the large

hall of the City of London School , on Saturday evening last , among those present being Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead and the Lady Mayoress , who distributed certificates to female students . An interesting exhibition of British and Foreign Cage birds was opened at the Peoples' Palace ,

Mile-endroad , on Saturday last , the entries , vvhich were about 1000 in number , being ranged in 45 classes . Prizes to the value of about £ 70 were offered for distribution among the successful exhibitors . Bro . the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot vvill be a candidate for the representation of the Staffordshire Division in the Staffordshire County Council .

Bro . the Earl of Lathom was present at the meeting of the Committee of Council for Agriculture , which was held at the Privy Council Orfice on Tuesday . Bro . Earl Cowper vvas someiviiat indisposed last week , and vvas unable to preside , as arranged , at a meeting of the National Defence Committee . His lordship vvas suffering from a slight affection of the throat .

DERBY FREEMASONS AND THE MAYOR . —On Wednesday evening the 14 th inst ., at a meeting of the Arboretum Lodge , of which the Mayor of Derby . Bro . Woodiwiss , is I . P . M ., his health was proposed by the W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Brigg , who congratulated him upon his elevation to the civic cnair . The Mayor , in reply , said his aim would be to discharge the dudes of the orfice in the same spirit and with the same desire to promote the wellbeing of his fellows , which had actuated him as a

Freemason . We are asked to announce that on and after Saturday the ist December , the Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 1275 , will meet at the Dover Castle , Deptford Broadway , S . E ., close to New Cross Station ( S . E . K . ) . Hours of meeting 7 to 9 p . m . DEATH OF AN OLD KILBARCHAN FREEMASON .

—William Hay , a working tailor , Ivilbarchan , wno died on the 15 th inst ., vvas one of the oldest Freemasons in Scotland . He was 92 years of age , and had been a Freemason for upwards of 6 4 years . Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead , on taking the chair for the first time on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Court of Common Council of the City of London , vvas

greeted with hearty cheers , and expressed a hope that the good feeling already existing between him and the members of the Court would still further strengthened by the events of his year of office . A vote of thanks to Alderman Sir Polydore de Keyser , for his services as Lord Mayor during the past year , was unanimously adopted . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , the Town Clerk

( President ) , will occupy the chair on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., at the third annual dinner of the Guildhall Cricxet Club , to be held at the Manchester Hotel . For his Airedale terriers , Bro . Ex-Snerit'f Hi- ^ s obtained this week , at the Royal Aquauum Show , no lesi than seven first prizes . The new Mayor of Nottingham is Alderman

John Renals , vvho served the omce of Sheriff in tie year 1875 . His worship is the twin brother of Bro . Aldermin Renals , of London . MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL . —At the half-yearly meeting of the Board of Governors on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., the result of the ballot for the election of four pupils vvas declared as follows * . J . G . Bradoury ,

4 69 ; B . Dixon , 171 S ; K . R . Poster , 426 ; J . A . Gilmour , 21 b ; R . T . Henderson , 54 6 ; Tttomas Hunter , 26 9 ; J . O . Irwin , 1038 ; Wm . H . James , 571 ; D . P . Johnstone , 653 ; F . J . B . Milligan , 85 ; J . M . Newourn , 790 ; S . J . Patterson , 293 ; Thomas Pelan , no ; J . H . Porter , 136 ; J . G . Rockett , 113 ; E . N . Tate , 1495 ; VV . J . Taylor , 172 ; and Thos . C Woods , 1437 . Dixon , Tate , Woods , and Irwin were accordingly declared elected .

A well-merited compliment was paid by the brethren of the City of Prahran Lodge , under the Irish Constitution , to twoof their members—Bro . Skinnir , J . W . and S . W . elect , and Bro . Cumming , on tne 7 th ot June last , on the eve of their departure , and visit to the Old Country , which neither of tnem had seen for many years , when the brethren held a special meeting in the new

warehouse of Messrs . Goldney and Co ., Pranran , and , after a pleasant dinner , wished them Gad speed on their journey . Both Bros . Skinner and Cumming were taken by surprise by this act of kindness , but in acknowledging the compliment and good wishes expressed by their brother members , they both of them thanked the lodge for its kindness , and promised that on their ieturn they vvould give it tne benefit

of any additional knowledge they might ootain of Masonry . Our readers will no doubt call to mind that on Monday , the 5 th instant , the town of Brixham vvas the scene of great rejoicing , it being the Bi-centenary Commemoration of the landing , at that popular seaside resort , of the Prince of Orange , aiterwards William 111 . of Great Britain and Ireland , and the laying the foundation-stone of

the monument vvhich is about to oe erected in honour of the illustrious Prince , who played the leading part in that important historical event . The celebration passed off most successfully , but it is hardly necessary to point out that the erection of such a memorial is somewhat expensive , and though the good people of Brixham and of Devonshire '

generally have contributed freely towards the cost , there is still a further sum of about £ 500 needed to carry out the scheme thoroughly . Doubtless there are many of our readers vvho will readily assist in the completion of so admirable a project . Full particulars may be had of Hro . Chas . Atkins , ot Brixham .

RARE CLARET . --Messrs . Spiers and Pond have recently secured some Chateau Larite of 1864 , bottled at the CMteau , and possessing all the distinctive qualities of this magnificent wine . lt is emphatically a grand vin , soft and silky , and having an unrivalled bouquet and flavour . Connoisseurs of claret should not lose tne opportunity of acquiring a wine that is hardly ever in the market , the supply indeed being well nigh exhausted .

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CONSECRATION OF THE ARMITAGE LODGE, No. 2261. Article 6
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Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The installation meeting of La France Lodge took place , on Monday last , at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet . The proceedings were of a very interesting character . Bro . St . Clare , who had been re-elected VV . M ., was again placed in the chair of K . S ., the whole of the ceremony being admirably rendered in French by Bros . Bue and T . Fenn , Bro . Richardson acting as D . C . VVe regret

to be obliged to withhold the report until next week for want of space . Bro . Arthur Combes , S . W . 820 , will give a grand smoking concert on Thursday , the 29 th inst ., in the Grand Hall , Freemasons' Tavern . A large number of eminent artistes will appear , and there is no doubt the result vvill be an enjoyable entertainment .

THE STAGE AND HUNGRY CHILDREN . —Miss Grace Hawthorne has kindly given permission for a ticket benefit at the Royal Princess ' s Theatre from Monday , November 19 th , to Friday , November 30 th , on behalf of the Christ Church East London Halfpenny Dinners . All tickets bought direct of Mrs . Priscilla Jay , Christ Church Vicarage , Watney-street , E ., will benefit the Charity .

Last year over 40 , 000 dinners vvere provided for £ 131 12 s . sd ., including all working expenses and a new cooker . 1 his year want of funds delays the carrying out of the same object . " Hands Across the Sea , " by Henry Pettitt , will be played each evening , and on Saturday afternoons , and "The Love that Kills" ( L'Arlesienne ) , on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , and Friday afternoons , November 26 th to ioth .

The installation festival of the Shadwell Clerke Lodge , No . 1910 , will be held at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on Monday , the 26 th inst ., when Bro . Gen . Lord John Taylour , J . G . W ., vvill be installed by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . Bro . Lawson , M . P ., has accepted the unanimous invitation of the West St . Pancras Liberal Association to become a candidate for that division on the County Council of London .

PROPOSED PIER AT LITTLESTONE-ON-SEA . — Application has been made to the Board of Trade for permission to construct this new pier and promenade . Tde corporation of New Romney have approved and passed the plans , which have been prepared by Bro . C . H . Driver , C . E ., of Westminster . The plans show a pier and

promenade of over 1200 feet long , vvith the necessary shelter kiosks and an extensive pavilion at the end , and we have no hesitation in ( saying that when completed it will be one of the handsomest in England . The scheme is well and influentially supported , so that its success is practically ensured .

For the second year in succession the Mayor and Sheriffs of Lincoln have been chosen from amongst the members of the Witham Lodge , 297 , Bro . Wm . Watkins , P . P . G . S . of W ., being Mayor , and Bro . Rd . Whitton , Sheriff . Bro . H . E . Cousans , P . P . G . W . and P . G . Charity Steward Lincolnshire . ex-Sheriff , has been appointed High Constable of the city for the ensuing year , and Bro . Alex . Trotter , Under-Sheriff .

The members of the Holy Cross Preceptory and Priory of Malta Masonic Knights Templar held a convocation on the 16 th inst . at the Masonic Rooms , Unionstreet , Plymouth . The E . P .. Frater Dr . E . B . Thomson , Prov . H ., presided . Frater Fritz P . Regarr , Prov .

S . B ., was elected the Preceptor for the ensuing year , and Frater W . Frank Westcott , P . P . G . C , re-elected the Treasurer . It vvas unanimously resolved to obtain permission to remove the holding of the future convocations of that preceptory to the Devon and Cornwall Freemasons ' Hall , Princess-square , Plymouth .

At a meeting of the Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle , held recently , Bro . F . W . Thomas , J . W ., was elected W . M . ; Bro . F . Harvey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was elected Treasurer ; and Bro . J . V . Bray , P . P . G . T ., Tyler for the ensuing year .

We are glad to see that Olympia is to be again utilised for the public entertainment , and that a Winter Exhibition of Manufactures and Industries of all kinds , appropriate to the season , will be opened on the ist December , and remain open till the 23 rd February . There will also be a winter fair of all nations ; a children ' s pantomime daily at 3 p . m . ; promenade concerts nightly , from S p . m .

to 10 p . m ., in the Grand Hall ; a gigantic Christmas tree at 7 p . m . nightly , when prizes to the value of £ 20—including a £ 5 Bank of England note—will be distributed among the holders of tickets , price one penny each , sold between 11 a . m . and 6 . 45 p . m . each day ; while a special day's special entertainment of a high class will be provided . The price of admission vvill be one shilling , and half price Ior children under 12 jears of age . Full particulars as to

Exhibition , entertainment , & c , may be obtained of Bro . H . D . Rowley , Olympia , Kensington , W . We may add , as an additional reason for supporting the Exhibition , that the entire proceeds from the daily sale of tickets for the Christmas tree , _ vvhich it is estimated vvill yield at least from £ 12 to £ 15 a day , will be devoted to the various hospitals and Metropolitan objects of Charity . We wish the scheme every success .

In our report of the Regent ' s Park Lodge last week Bro . Mehta was represented as being a member of the Cyclist Lodge , No . 2246 , instead of the Regent ' s Park Lodge , No . 2202 . At last accounts there were no fewer than 1648 newspapers and periodicals published in Paris . Of this number Freemasonry claimed 24 . —Echo .

The Electric Light in its vast supenorit } to gas and all other forms of artificial light , is an apt illustration of the _ position vvhich "Grant's Morella Cherry Brandy " maintains in comparison vvith all other Liqueurs , in its Perfection of rich fruity flavour . Comforting in cold Weather . Sold everywhere . Be sure and ask for Grant ' s . T . Grant and Sons , Maidstone . Makers also of the nonalcoholic wine "Morella , " and of the delicious "Morella Marmalade , " Sold by Grocers .

Masonic And General Tidings

The ceremony of installation to the J . chair will be rehearsed at the Star Chapter of Instruction to-day ( Friday ) , at 7 . 45 p . m ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell . Bro . H . Lynn , J . W . 217 , has been addressing several enthusiastic meetings during the past week in favour of his candidature for the London School Board ( W . Lambeth Division ) .

We regret to announce that last week the reports as to the condition of Bro . the Earl of Rosslyn , Past G . M . of Scotland , were less favourable , and according to the news published on Tuesday , there had been no improvement since . The 20 th Annual National Show of Poultry ,

Pigeons , and Rabbits vvas opened at the Crystal Palace on Monday , the quality of the exhibition being higher than usual . Bro . F . Penna , who , we are glad to hear , has recovered from his severe illness , announces an entertainment of vocal and instrumental music with recitations at Neumeyer Hall .

The Ubique Lodge of Instruction ; No . 1789 , which holds its meetings at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W ., vvill meet on Monday evenings , at 7 . 30 , instead of Fridays . Bros . Major J . Ritchie , R . A ., P . M . 1789 , Preceptor ; J . Christian , S . D . 1789 , Treas ; and W . R . Arnold , S . W . 1789 , Sec . We regret to announce the death of Bro . Col . Duncan , M . P . for the Holborn Division of Finsbury , the

sad and unexpected event taking place on the morning of the 16 th inst . The funeral of the deceased took place vvith full military honours in Charlton Cemetery on Tuesday , there being about 1500 troops present on the occasion . Bro . Col . Duncan was an officer of Artillery and had seen service in the [ Soudan war , for which he had received the Soudan medal , the Companionship of the Bath , and the Order of the Osmanieh . He was only in the 53 rd year of his age .

At the meeting of the Royal Commission to inquire into the condition of the National Defences on Friday , the 16 th inst ., Bro . the Marquis of Hartington presided , and Bro . General Wolsey was under examination for three hours . We are sorry to hear that Lord Porchester , eldest son of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., vvho has recently returned to England , after a long yachting cruise , is lying unwell at Highclere Castle , near Newbury .

On Saturday last , the Treasurer and Masters of Gray ' s Inn entertained a number of distinguished guests , among whom vvere Bros , the Earl of Milltown , Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., and Victor Williamson , C . M . G . The Queen , accompanied by the Princess Henry of Battenberg and her two children and the Princess Alice and Duke of Albany , arrived at Windsor Castle from

Scotland early on Friday morning . Bro . the Hon . A . Yorke was one of the suite in attendance . Bro . Lord Henniker has also arrived at the Castle as Lord-in-Waiting on her Majesty . Bros . Lord Halsbury ( Lord Chancellor ) , Lord Ashbourne ( Lord Chancellor of Ireland ) , Lord George Hamilton , and Sir M . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., attended the Cabinet Council at the Foreign Office on Saturday last .

Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead presided on Monday evening at the 12 th annual meeting of the friends and supporters of the Working Lads' Institute , Mile End-road . Bro . the Duke of Abercorn presided at a meeting on Monday of the National Conservative Club , Pall Mall , there being a full attendance of members present , among them Bros . Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P .,

and Sir J . H . Puleston , M . P . CARLETON COLLEGE , TUFNELL PARK . —Mrs Wm . Harris Saunders' annual birthday party vvas , as usual , a great success . There were gathered together former and senior pupils , also many neighbours and Iriends of Bro . VV . H . Saunders . Among the brilliant assembly of over 160 persons , were those interested in this thriving Educational Establishment from the West and East Indies

( including Mrs . Uorabjee Pestonje " Cama , accompanied by her nephew , Bro . Cama ) , China , Russia , Austria , Ifaly , Germany , France , Switzerland , & c . The dancing vvas well sustained for some hours , the large class-rooms on the five floors buing thronged simultaneously vvith those who were fond of " tripping it on the light fantastic toe , " many remarks were made as to the elegance and grace of the pupils . The supper vvas most recherche , and was served in the large dining-room of the college .

Bro . J . B . Mella , late of the Criterion , Piccadilly , has made many improvements already during his short occupancy ot the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court . He has at the present time excellent accommodation for lodges which meet 40 to 50 strong in an ordinary way ; and is preparing a suite of rooms suitable for smaller numbers . A grand dining saloon has been made on the ground floor ,

and vvas used for the first time on the 15 th inst ., when the Hemming Lodge met . Great alterations are going on from basement to attic , and Bro . Mella , who has a long lease of the house , is determined to do his level best to restore to the old " Greyhound" the prestige vvhich attached to it in the palmiest days of the late Robert Coombes .

The 58 th anniversary festival of the Licensed Victualjeis' Protection Society of London was held on the 15 th inst . at St . James's Hall , the subscriptions , announced in the course of the evening , being over 4 ' 2 ooo . Bros . Sir Tindal Robertson , M . P ., and the Marquis of Carmarthen , M . P ., were present among the principal guests , and responded for the toast of " The

Imperial Parliament . " HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —When inclement weather checks to a considerable extent the action of the skin , an alterative is required to compensate the body by means of other channels . Holloway ' s Pills can be confidently recommended as the easiest , surest , and safest means of attaining this desirable end without weakening the

most delicate or incommoding the most feeble . When from frequently recurring chills or the inhalation of impure air the blood becomes foul and the secretions vitiated , these Pills present a ready and efficient means of cleansing the former and correcting the latter . By this process disease is arrested at its outset , its pains and inconveniences averted , and the nervous structures saved from the depressing effects entailed upon them by illness .

Masonic And General Tidings

The Priory Lodge of Instruction , No . 1996 , meets every Thursday at the Berrymead Priory Constitutional Club , High-street , Acton , at 8 . 15 p . m . The members of this lodge will be pleased to welcome any brethren of the surrounding neighbourhood . An excellent orchestral concert was given by the Students of the Guildhall School of Music in the large

hall of the City of London School , on Saturday evening last , among those present being Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead and the Lady Mayoress , who distributed certificates to female students . An interesting exhibition of British and Foreign Cage birds was opened at the Peoples' Palace ,

Mile-endroad , on Saturday last , the entries , vvhich were about 1000 in number , being ranged in 45 classes . Prizes to the value of about £ 70 were offered for distribution among the successful exhibitors . Bro . the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot vvill be a candidate for the representation of the Staffordshire Division in the Staffordshire County Council .

Bro . the Earl of Lathom was present at the meeting of the Committee of Council for Agriculture , which was held at the Privy Council Orfice on Tuesday . Bro . Earl Cowper vvas someiviiat indisposed last week , and vvas unable to preside , as arranged , at a meeting of the National Defence Committee . His lordship vvas suffering from a slight affection of the throat .

DERBY FREEMASONS AND THE MAYOR . —On Wednesday evening the 14 th inst ., at a meeting of the Arboretum Lodge , of which the Mayor of Derby . Bro . Woodiwiss , is I . P . M ., his health was proposed by the W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Brigg , who congratulated him upon his elevation to the civic cnair . The Mayor , in reply , said his aim would be to discharge the dudes of the orfice in the same spirit and with the same desire to promote the wellbeing of his fellows , which had actuated him as a

Freemason . We are asked to announce that on and after Saturday the ist December , the Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 1275 , will meet at the Dover Castle , Deptford Broadway , S . E ., close to New Cross Station ( S . E . K . ) . Hours of meeting 7 to 9 p . m . DEATH OF AN OLD KILBARCHAN FREEMASON .

—William Hay , a working tailor , Ivilbarchan , wno died on the 15 th inst ., vvas one of the oldest Freemasons in Scotland . He was 92 years of age , and had been a Freemason for upwards of 6 4 years . Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead , on taking the chair for the first time on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Court of Common Council of the City of London , vvas

greeted with hearty cheers , and expressed a hope that the good feeling already existing between him and the members of the Court would still further strengthened by the events of his year of office . A vote of thanks to Alderman Sir Polydore de Keyser , for his services as Lord Mayor during the past year , was unanimously adopted . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , the Town Clerk

( President ) , will occupy the chair on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., at the third annual dinner of the Guildhall Cricxet Club , to be held at the Manchester Hotel . For his Airedale terriers , Bro . Ex-Snerit'f Hi- ^ s obtained this week , at the Royal Aquauum Show , no lesi than seven first prizes . The new Mayor of Nottingham is Alderman

John Renals , vvho served the omce of Sheriff in tie year 1875 . His worship is the twin brother of Bro . Aldermin Renals , of London . MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL . —At the half-yearly meeting of the Board of Governors on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., the result of the ballot for the election of four pupils vvas declared as follows * . J . G . Bradoury ,

4 69 ; B . Dixon , 171 S ; K . R . Poster , 426 ; J . A . Gilmour , 21 b ; R . T . Henderson , 54 6 ; Tttomas Hunter , 26 9 ; J . O . Irwin , 1038 ; Wm . H . James , 571 ; D . P . Johnstone , 653 ; F . J . B . Milligan , 85 ; J . M . Newourn , 790 ; S . J . Patterson , 293 ; Thomas Pelan , no ; J . H . Porter , 136 ; J . G . Rockett , 113 ; E . N . Tate , 1495 ; VV . J . Taylor , 172 ; and Thos . C Woods , 1437 . Dixon , Tate , Woods , and Irwin were accordingly declared elected .

A well-merited compliment was paid by the brethren of the City of Prahran Lodge , under the Irish Constitution , to twoof their members—Bro . Skinnir , J . W . and S . W . elect , and Bro . Cumming , on tne 7 th ot June last , on the eve of their departure , and visit to the Old Country , which neither of tnem had seen for many years , when the brethren held a special meeting in the new

warehouse of Messrs . Goldney and Co ., Pranran , and , after a pleasant dinner , wished them Gad speed on their journey . Both Bros . Skinner and Cumming were taken by surprise by this act of kindness , but in acknowledging the compliment and good wishes expressed by their brother members , they both of them thanked the lodge for its kindness , and promised that on their ieturn they vvould give it tne benefit

of any additional knowledge they might ootain of Masonry . Our readers will no doubt call to mind that on Monday , the 5 th instant , the town of Brixham vvas the scene of great rejoicing , it being the Bi-centenary Commemoration of the landing , at that popular seaside resort , of the Prince of Orange , aiterwards William 111 . of Great Britain and Ireland , and the laying the foundation-stone of

the monument vvhich is about to oe erected in honour of the illustrious Prince , who played the leading part in that important historical event . The celebration passed off most successfully , but it is hardly necessary to point out that the erection of such a memorial is somewhat expensive , and though the good people of Brixham and of Devonshire '

generally have contributed freely towards the cost , there is still a further sum of about £ 500 needed to carry out the scheme thoroughly . Doubtless there are many of our readers vvho will readily assist in the completion of so admirable a project . Full particulars may be had of Hro . Chas . Atkins , ot Brixham .

RARE CLARET . --Messrs . Spiers and Pond have recently secured some Chateau Larite of 1864 , bottled at the CMteau , and possessing all the distinctive qualities of this magnificent wine . lt is emphatically a grand vin , soft and silky , and having an unrivalled bouquet and flavour . Connoisseurs of claret should not lose tne opportunity of acquiring a wine that is hardly ever in the market , the supply indeed being well nigh exhausted .

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