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THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 . —This lodge met on Tuesday evening , at Mr . Spencer's , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , and was opened by Bro . D . Rose , W . M . The lodge was well attended . DuriiiR the evening there were present Bros . T . J . Sabine , I . P . M .: F . Walters , P . M . ; E . Harris , P . M . Tieas . ;
J . Donkin , P . M . Sec . ; M . A . Loewenstark , J . W . ; F . W . Grace , I . G . ; R . Stevens , D . C . ; F . H . Ebsworth , S . W . ; J . Trickett , C . E . ; G . Free , S . Harman , J . Innocent , A . L . Dussek , H . Keeble , J . W . Dudley , and the visitors comprised Bros . Louis Alexander , P . M . ( 188 ); Chas . Williams ( 392 S . C ); J . West , W . M . ( 548 ); J . T . Trickett ( 954 ); and H . Bartlett
( 1178 ) . The minutes of the former meeting were confirmed excepting one section of them , and the W . M . then passed Bros . Geo . Williams , Hurry , T . John and D . Barrett to the F . C . degree , and initiated Mr . Isaac J . H- Wilkins . The Secretary Bro . Donkin , read a circular from Bro . Morton Edwards ( Lodge 144 and Chapter 186 ) , informing the lodge that he had completed a bust of tho Earl
of Zetland , aud soliciting the Mount Lebanon Lodge for its name on his list of subscribers . Bro . Donkin also made a statement of the forlorn condition of the widows and families of two deceased members of the lodge , and on the motion of Bro . Sabine , seconded by Bro . Walters the brethren voted three guineas to each widow . The W . M then closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
PROVINCIAL . WEST YORKSHIRE , HEBDEN BRIDGE . — Prince Frederick Lodge , No . 307 . —The members of this lodge , held their regular monthly meeting on the 20 th inst . ; present : Bros . K \ Whitaker , W . M . ; A . Roberts , S . W . ; D . Heap , P . M ., J . W . ; L . Crabtree , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Patman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ;
Sec . ; R , Worsick , S . D . ; W . Jackson , P . M ., J . D ., J . Cockroft , P . M ., I . G . ; and other members . The visitors were Bros . Firth , S . W . 408 : Bates , P . M ., Cooke , P . M ., Seed and Jessop , 448 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Richard Whitaker ( a younger brother of the W . M ., ) which was
unanimously in his favour ; after which Mr . James Hoyle ( who had been balloted for at tho previous meeting ) and Mr . Whitaker were respectively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M , in a very creditable maimer indeed , especially considering this was his first initiation in open lodge since his
installation , tbe working tools being given by Bro . T . Whitaker ( another brother of tlie W . M ., ) and the charge by Bvo . Roberts , S . W . The lodge was then closed iu the usual manner , and thc brethren adjourned to spend a couple of social hours together , the visitors being entertained in a manner every way creditable to the lodge .
Upton Lodge , No . 1227 . —This flourishing lodge held their final meeting for the session , at the Spotted Dog , Upton , on ' Thursday , the 9 th . The business of tbe evening consisted of two raisings , viz .: Dro . Dr . Levick and Calvery , which ceremonies were performed in a masterly style by Bro . Benj . Picking , AV . M . assisted by his AVard ens , Bros .
Mather , S . AV . ; Morton , J . AV . ; Boltin , S . D . ; and English , J . D . Visitors present were Bros . R . E . Barnes , P . M . 15 and 30 , P . Z . 13 ; Bro . Cook , S . AV . 65 , and several other brethren . The duties of the lodge being ended , the same was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to the Banquet prepared by " Mine Host" in his most recherche style ,
being adorned with the choicest Bouquets of the season . The usual loyal toasts were duly given and responded to , when Bro . Bellerby ; P . M ., gave "The Health of tlie AV . M ., " in recognition of the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of Master during the year , the zeal he evinced for the welfare of tlie lodge , and thc Craft
in general , demaii'led their best and most cordial wishes . —Bro . Picking , AA . M ., in reply begged to assure the brethren that as one of the founders of the Upton Lodge he should now feel it his bounden duty to give his most strenuous support , ho was very anxious for its welfare , and would use his utmost exertions to promote its prosperity , hebegged
more especially to call tlie attention of the brethren to the propriety of holding a weekly meeting , in order that the bre'liren might acquire a thorough knowledge of the duties necessary for the discharge of the duties attached to the various offices , in furtherance he would bo most happy to give his
punctual attendance . —Ihe AV . M . then proposed ' •The Health of the Visitors . " —Bro . R . E . Barnes in returning thanks , assured the brethren of his due appreciation of the high compliment paid to him and his brother visitors . It was his first appearance in their midst , but his reception was of such n character that he was utterly at a loss to convey to them his
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gratitude for the truly kind and Masonic feeling manifested towards himself . and visitors . As an old Mason and father of lodges 15 and 30 , and chapter 13 , opportunities had been given of visiting lodges and observing their " Modus Operandi" but he might be permitted to remark that in no
instance had he witnessesed the true principles of the Order maintained to their fullest extent—the grand principle of Brotherly Love was the true characteristic of the Upton Lodge , they were indeed a happy band—aud he sincerely trusted that the observations made by the AV . M ,, relative to the formation
of a Lodge of Instruction , would have the support and co-operation of the members to fit them for the discharge of their respective duties . In conclusion he wished prosperity to the lodge and prosperity to its members . —The next toast given was " The Health of Bro . Bellerby , I . P . M ., " in which the
brethren united simultaneously in evincing their kindly feelings towards him for his unmitigated exertions on behalf of the lodge and the charities connected therewith . — Bro . Bellerby in reply assured the brethren that it was bis most anxious desire to oifer any information the brethren mi ght require at his hands , in conjunction with the AV . M ., he would be
most willing to further the interest of their meetings by rendering such assistance as may be necessary . — " The Health of the Officers'' were severally given and responded to . —The harmony of the evening was greatly added to by the exertions of Bros . Bellerby , Barnes , & c . The session being closed indue form the lodge was adjourned till April next .
FOREIGN . CAPE OF GOOD HOPE . Royal Alfred Lodge , 420 , S . C . —On July 21 th this lodge met at Cape Town to celebrate its anniversary The lodge was opened iu the first degree , a large number of visitors being present , chiefly naval
brethren , as well asa large majority of the members . The business which was quite of a formal character having been transacted , the lodge was then opened in the 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , when Bro . E . Turner who had more than served his timo , and had passed through the proper examination was raised to the
sublime degree ol M . Mason . The brethren repaired to the British Hotel , where a splendid spread had been provided , and of which they partook . The W . Master Bro . Williams 30 ° was ably supported by P . M ., Dr . Rickard , R . N . ; P . M ., J . R . Black , D . M .
G . Lankester , K . T . ; Dr Hunter , ll . N . ; Biinnier , Eveleigh , Hadler , & c ., & c . A most enjoyable evening was passed , several capital speeches were made and the usual toasts received most cordially , especially that of our patron the Dnke of Edinburgh , after whom the lodge was named by permission .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE , PROVINCIAL . MIDDLESEX . —Villiers Conclave , No . 9 . —The first anniversary assembly of this conclave was held at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Isleworth , on the 18 th inst ., under the presidency of Sir Kt . 11 . Wentworth Little , G . R . us M . P . S . After the confirmation of the minutes the following brethren
were installed as Knights of the Ordur , viz . : Bros Charles Swan , P . M ., P . G . D ., Herts ; Rev . John R . Mac Nab , Kio Ayr ; Edward T . Osbaldeston , -J . D .. 1194 ; and Edward H . Dulby 1194 . The election and appointment of officers for the ensuing year , resulted unanimously as follows " . —The Rt . Hon . the Karl of Jersey , M . P . S . ; H . A . Allman , Depute
M . P . S . ; E . Clark , V . E . ; T . Sinale , S . G . ; J . Trickett , J . G . ; AV . Hamlvn , II . P . ; C . Swan , Treas . ; R Gui'iicy , Recorder ; F . Walters , Prefect ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . B . ; 15 . H . Dalby . Herald ; J . Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knt . Allman , was then enthroned as Deputy M , P . S . and the other officers were invested . Eighi brethren of thc Villier ' s Lodge were proposed
for the next assembly , aud the conclave was closed . The companions then adjourned to the Refectory , where a really first-rate banquet was served—the menu was excellent and the various wines were of good quality . After tho cloth was cleared , thc usual ceremonial commemoration was observed , and the first toast given was " The Queen ami the
Christian Orders . " "The Health of Lord Kenlis , M . III . G . S ., " followed , aud then "The Imperial Council , " to which 111 . Knt . Col . Burdett , G . II . C , responded . The Rev . Sir Knt . J . R . Mac Nab , replied for "The newly installed Companions in-Arnis , " in a feeling speech , in which ho contrasted the happy gathering around him , with tl o condition of the Masonic Order in Costa Itica , where Ids life
had been endangered through his connection with the Craft Sir Kt . Little proposed " The Health of thc D . M . P . 3 ., " for which Sir . Kt . Allman returned thanks . Sir Kuts . W . H . Hubbard , G T ., and J . G . Marsh , G . A , responded for tlie visitors , aud the Sentinel's toast concluded tho proceedings at this very pleasurable meeting .
The Lodge Of Benevolence.
THE LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
On Wednesday evening the brethren of the Lodge of Benevolence met at Freemasons' HaU . The lodge was very numerousl y attended , and great interest was shewn in all the cases which came before it for relief . Every petition was
thoroughly examined and thc relief sought was liberal and prompt . The number of applicants was twenty ^ two , and of these fourteen received grants amounting in the whole to . £ 205 ; the consideration of seven Avere adjourned , and one
petition was dismissed . Bro . Samuel Leith Tomkins , S . G . D ., presided in lodge •Bro . John Udall , P G . D ., took the post of S . W . •and Bro , Joshua Nunn , G . S . B .,
that of J . W . The other brethren who attended and signed the book were , John Hervey , G . Sec , R . Wentworth Little , Alfred A . Pendlebury , Joseph Smith , P . G . P , Wm . Ough , G . P ., Jame s Brett , A . G . P ., Kaynham W . Stewart , W . M . ( 12 ) ,
P . M . ( 108 ) , F . Binckes , P . G . S ., S . Gale , P . M ,,
R , Tanner , W . M . ( 177 ) , Samuel May , AV . M . ( 780 ) Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., C . A . Potter , P . M . ( G 19 ) , S . Rosenthal , P . M ., C . A Cottebrnne , P . M ,, 3 . R . Sheen , P . M . ( 201 ) , Thos . Vesper , P . M . ( 504 ) , Geo . Lambert , P . M . ( 504 ) , J .
Douglas , W . M . ( 487 ) , F . Walters , P . M . ( 73 ) , W . M . ( 871 ) , John D . Woodland , W . M . ( 169 ) , A . M . Cohen , P . M . ( 205 ) , H . Norman , AV . M . ( Grand Stewards' Lod ge ) , C . Wyatt Smith , P . M . ( 898 ) ,
J . N . Frost ( 704 ) , Thomas Tyrrell ( 144 ) , R . B . Tustiu , P . M . ( 453 ) , A . Cameron , W . M . ( ISO ) , H . Massey , P . M . ( 619 ) , S . G . Foxall , W . M . ( 742 ) , and G . R . Crickmay , P . M . ( 170 ) .
The Fall Of A Bridge At Konigsberg.
THE FALL OF A BRIDGE AT KONIGSBERG .
FIFTT LIVES LOST . A correspondent gives the following account of the frig htful calamity which occurred at Konigsberg on the occasion of the festivities given in honour of the King , Crown Prince and Princess , and other
Royal personages , on the 13 th inst . Schloss teich , or lake , adjoining which the King , & c , were entertained by tbe inhabitants , is crossed by a wooden bridge , which was one of the principal attractions in the festivity , the same being brilliantly illuminated with gas ; and forming a good place from which
to view the fireworks , & c , going on in all tho gardens surrounding the lake . Whether from a spirit of mischief or that it was really a fiict I am unable to assert , but suddenly a cry was raised that the bridge was on tire . That the bridge was on fire either then or immediately afterwards I can assert
to be the case . The pressure to get off caused tho railings to give way , and some hundred people , I should say , were at once precipitated into the water . I do not wish to harrow your readers with the cries ofthe women , & c . Suffice it to say , that the music in the gardens continued , thc fireworks went up , the
people looked at one another and wondered what had happened , until , as if by magic , the music ceased , the brilliantly illuminated gardens became suddenly dark , the news spread like wildfire that really it was true that in the midst nf all this rejoicing some fifty | souls had gone into the presence of their
Maker , and sadness camo upon the scene . I cannot speak positively , but I believe , up to the moment of writing , forty-three corpses have been recovered . Some abler pen than mine will , no doubt , put you in posession of all the details of this most lamentable catastrophe , and record how the King , immediately on heating of it , hastened to leave the
freemasons' Lodge where he was being entertained , and how the Crown Prince himself proceeded to the spot to render assistance , where , alas ! assistance came too late ; how the dead bodies were brought into the decorated rooms , and tho anxious inquiries of one to tho other , " Have you seen I'Vanz : was he on the bridge 1 " and the father tiuxi . us to assure himself that his boy was not among the lost .
IMMEDIATE relief is an essential requisite to true charity . The Grand Lodge of England , in 1752 , ordered that all foreign brethren , of whatever nation or vocation , when iu distress , should after due examination , be relieved with a certain sum immediately .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports nt" IPaaoririx litathiss —?—
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 . —This lodge met on Tuesday evening , at Mr . Spencer's , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , and was opened by Bro . D . Rose , W . M . The lodge was well attended . DuriiiR the evening there were present Bros . T . J . Sabine , I . P . M .: F . Walters , P . M . ; E . Harris , P . M . Tieas . ;
J . Donkin , P . M . Sec . ; M . A . Loewenstark , J . W . ; F . W . Grace , I . G . ; R . Stevens , D . C . ; F . H . Ebsworth , S . W . ; J . Trickett , C . E . ; G . Free , S . Harman , J . Innocent , A . L . Dussek , H . Keeble , J . W . Dudley , and the visitors comprised Bros . Louis Alexander , P . M . ( 188 ); Chas . Williams ( 392 S . C ); J . West , W . M . ( 548 ); J . T . Trickett ( 954 ); and H . Bartlett
( 1178 ) . The minutes of the former meeting were confirmed excepting one section of them , and the W . M . then passed Bros . Geo . Williams , Hurry , T . John and D . Barrett to the F . C . degree , and initiated Mr . Isaac J . H- Wilkins . The Secretary Bro . Donkin , read a circular from Bro . Morton Edwards ( Lodge 144 and Chapter 186 ) , informing the lodge that he had completed a bust of tho Earl
of Zetland , aud soliciting the Mount Lebanon Lodge for its name on his list of subscribers . Bro . Donkin also made a statement of the forlorn condition of the widows and families of two deceased members of the lodge , and on the motion of Bro . Sabine , seconded by Bro . Walters the brethren voted three guineas to each widow . The W . M then closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
PROVINCIAL . WEST YORKSHIRE , HEBDEN BRIDGE . — Prince Frederick Lodge , No . 307 . —The members of this lodge , held their regular monthly meeting on the 20 th inst . ; present : Bros . K \ Whitaker , W . M . ; A . Roberts , S . W . ; D . Heap , P . M ., J . W . ; L . Crabtree , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Patman , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ;
Sec . ; R , Worsick , S . D . ; W . Jackson , P . M ., J . D ., J . Cockroft , P . M ., I . G . ; and other members . The visitors were Bros . Firth , S . W . 408 : Bates , P . M ., Cooke , P . M ., Seed and Jessop , 448 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Richard Whitaker ( a younger brother of the W . M ., ) which was
unanimously in his favour ; after which Mr . James Hoyle ( who had been balloted for at tho previous meeting ) and Mr . Whitaker were respectively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M , in a very creditable maimer indeed , especially considering this was his first initiation in open lodge since his
installation , tbe working tools being given by Bro . T . Whitaker ( another brother of tlie W . M ., ) and the charge by Bvo . Roberts , S . W . The lodge was then closed iu the usual manner , and thc brethren adjourned to spend a couple of social hours together , the visitors being entertained in a manner every way creditable to the lodge .
Upton Lodge , No . 1227 . —This flourishing lodge held their final meeting for the session , at the Spotted Dog , Upton , on ' Thursday , the 9 th . The business of tbe evening consisted of two raisings , viz .: Dro . Dr . Levick and Calvery , which ceremonies were performed in a masterly style by Bro . Benj . Picking , AV . M . assisted by his AVard ens , Bros .
Mather , S . AV . ; Morton , J . AV . ; Boltin , S . D . ; and English , J . D . Visitors present were Bros . R . E . Barnes , P . M . 15 and 30 , P . Z . 13 ; Bro . Cook , S . AV . 65 , and several other brethren . The duties of the lodge being ended , the same was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to the Banquet prepared by " Mine Host" in his most recherche style ,
being adorned with the choicest Bouquets of the season . The usual loyal toasts were duly given and responded to , when Bro . Bellerby ; P . M ., gave "The Health of tlie AV . M ., " in recognition of the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of Master during the year , the zeal he evinced for the welfare of tlie lodge , and thc Craft
in general , demaii'led their best and most cordial wishes . —Bro . Picking , AA . M ., in reply begged to assure the brethren that as one of the founders of the Upton Lodge he should now feel it his bounden duty to give his most strenuous support , ho was very anxious for its welfare , and would use his utmost exertions to promote its prosperity , hebegged
more especially to call tlie attention of the brethren to the propriety of holding a weekly meeting , in order that the bre'liren might acquire a thorough knowledge of the duties necessary for the discharge of the duties attached to the various offices , in furtherance he would bo most happy to give his
punctual attendance . —Ihe AV . M . then proposed ' •The Health of the Visitors . " —Bro . R . E . Barnes in returning thanks , assured the brethren of his due appreciation of the high compliment paid to him and his brother visitors . It was his first appearance in their midst , but his reception was of such n character that he was utterly at a loss to convey to them his
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gratitude for the truly kind and Masonic feeling manifested towards himself . and visitors . As an old Mason and father of lodges 15 and 30 , and chapter 13 , opportunities had been given of visiting lodges and observing their " Modus Operandi" but he might be permitted to remark that in no
instance had he witnessesed the true principles of the Order maintained to their fullest extent—the grand principle of Brotherly Love was the true characteristic of the Upton Lodge , they were indeed a happy band—aud he sincerely trusted that the observations made by the AV . M ,, relative to the formation
of a Lodge of Instruction , would have the support and co-operation of the members to fit them for the discharge of their respective duties . In conclusion he wished prosperity to the lodge and prosperity to its members . —The next toast given was " The Health of Bro . Bellerby , I . P . M ., " in which the
brethren united simultaneously in evincing their kindly feelings towards him for his unmitigated exertions on behalf of the lodge and the charities connected therewith . — Bro . Bellerby in reply assured the brethren that it was bis most anxious desire to oifer any information the brethren mi ght require at his hands , in conjunction with the AV . M ., he would be
most willing to further the interest of their meetings by rendering such assistance as may be necessary . — " The Health of the Officers'' were severally given and responded to . —The harmony of the evening was greatly added to by the exertions of Bros . Bellerby , Barnes , & c . The session being closed indue form the lodge was adjourned till April next .
FOREIGN . CAPE OF GOOD HOPE . Royal Alfred Lodge , 420 , S . C . —On July 21 th this lodge met at Cape Town to celebrate its anniversary The lodge was opened iu the first degree , a large number of visitors being present , chiefly naval
brethren , as well asa large majority of the members . The business which was quite of a formal character having been transacted , the lodge was then opened in the 2 nd and 3 rd degrees , when Bro . E . Turner who had more than served his timo , and had passed through the proper examination was raised to the
sublime degree ol M . Mason . The brethren repaired to the British Hotel , where a splendid spread had been provided , and of which they partook . The W . Master Bro . Williams 30 ° was ably supported by P . M ., Dr . Rickard , R . N . ; P . M ., J . R . Black , D . M .
G . Lankester , K . T . ; Dr Hunter , ll . N . ; Biinnier , Eveleigh , Hadler , & c ., & c . A most enjoyable evening was passed , several capital speeches were made and the usual toasts received most cordially , especially that of our patron the Dnke of Edinburgh , after whom the lodge was named by permission .
Orders Of Chivalry.
ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .
RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE , PROVINCIAL . MIDDLESEX . —Villiers Conclave , No . 9 . —The first anniversary assembly of this conclave was held at the Northumberland Arms Hotel , Isleworth , on the 18 th inst ., under the presidency of Sir Kt . 11 . Wentworth Little , G . R . us M . P . S . After the confirmation of the minutes the following brethren
were installed as Knights of the Ordur , viz . : Bros Charles Swan , P . M ., P . G . D ., Herts ; Rev . John R . Mac Nab , Kio Ayr ; Edward T . Osbaldeston , -J . D .. 1194 ; and Edward H . Dulby 1194 . The election and appointment of officers for the ensuing year , resulted unanimously as follows " . —The Rt . Hon . the Karl of Jersey , M . P . S . ; H . A . Allman , Depute
M . P . S . ; E . Clark , V . E . ; T . Sinale , S . G . ; J . Trickett , J . G . ; AV . Hamlvn , II . P . ; C . Swan , Treas . ; R Gui'iicy , Recorder ; F . Walters , Prefect ; E . T . Osbaldeston , S . B . ; 15 . H . Dalby . Herald ; J . Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knt . Allman , was then enthroned as Deputy M , P . S . and the other officers were invested . Eighi brethren of thc Villier ' s Lodge were proposed
for the next assembly , aud the conclave was closed . The companions then adjourned to the Refectory , where a really first-rate banquet was served—the menu was excellent and the various wines were of good quality . After tho cloth was cleared , thc usual ceremonial commemoration was observed , and the first toast given was " The Queen ami the
Christian Orders . " "The Health of Lord Kenlis , M . III . G . S ., " followed , aud then "The Imperial Council , " to which 111 . Knt . Col . Burdett , G . II . C , responded . The Rev . Sir Knt . J . R . Mac Nab , replied for "The newly installed Companions in-Arnis , " in a feeling speech , in which ho contrasted the happy gathering around him , with tl o condition of the Masonic Order in Costa Itica , where Ids life
had been endangered through his connection with the Craft Sir Kt . Little proposed " The Health of thc D . M . P . 3 ., " for which Sir . Kt . Allman returned thanks . Sir Kuts . W . H . Hubbard , G T ., and J . G . Marsh , G . A , responded for tlie visitors , aud the Sentinel's toast concluded tho proceedings at this very pleasurable meeting .
The Lodge Of Benevolence.
THE LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
On Wednesday evening the brethren of the Lodge of Benevolence met at Freemasons' HaU . The lodge was very numerousl y attended , and great interest was shewn in all the cases which came before it for relief . Every petition was
thoroughly examined and thc relief sought was liberal and prompt . The number of applicants was twenty ^ two , and of these fourteen received grants amounting in the whole to . £ 205 ; the consideration of seven Avere adjourned , and one
petition was dismissed . Bro . Samuel Leith Tomkins , S . G . D ., presided in lodge •Bro . John Udall , P G . D ., took the post of S . W . •and Bro , Joshua Nunn , G . S . B .,
that of J . W . The other brethren who attended and signed the book were , John Hervey , G . Sec , R . Wentworth Little , Alfred A . Pendlebury , Joseph Smith , P . G . P , Wm . Ough , G . P ., Jame s Brett , A . G . P ., Kaynham W . Stewart , W . M . ( 12 ) ,
P . M . ( 108 ) , F . Binckes , P . G . S ., S . Gale , P . M ,,
R , Tanner , W . M . ( 177 ) , Samuel May , AV . M . ( 780 ) Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., C . A . Potter , P . M . ( G 19 ) , S . Rosenthal , P . M ., C . A Cottebrnne , P . M ,, 3 . R . Sheen , P . M . ( 201 ) , Thos . Vesper , P . M . ( 504 ) , Geo . Lambert , P . M . ( 504 ) , J .
Douglas , W . M . ( 487 ) , F . Walters , P . M . ( 73 ) , W . M . ( 871 ) , John D . Woodland , W . M . ( 169 ) , A . M . Cohen , P . M . ( 205 ) , H . Norman , AV . M . ( Grand Stewards' Lod ge ) , C . Wyatt Smith , P . M . ( 898 ) ,
J . N . Frost ( 704 ) , Thomas Tyrrell ( 144 ) , R . B . Tustiu , P . M . ( 453 ) , A . Cameron , W . M . ( ISO ) , H . Massey , P . M . ( 619 ) , S . G . Foxall , W . M . ( 742 ) , and G . R . Crickmay , P . M . ( 170 ) .
The Fall Of A Bridge At Konigsberg.
THE FALL OF A BRIDGE AT KONIGSBERG .
FIFTT LIVES LOST . A correspondent gives the following account of the frig htful calamity which occurred at Konigsberg on the occasion of the festivities given in honour of the King , Crown Prince and Princess , and other
Royal personages , on the 13 th inst . Schloss teich , or lake , adjoining which the King , & c , were entertained by tbe inhabitants , is crossed by a wooden bridge , which was one of the principal attractions in the festivity , the same being brilliantly illuminated with gas ; and forming a good place from which
to view the fireworks , & c , going on in all tho gardens surrounding the lake . Whether from a spirit of mischief or that it was really a fiict I am unable to assert , but suddenly a cry was raised that the bridge was on tire . That the bridge was on fire either then or immediately afterwards I can assert
to be the case . The pressure to get off caused tho railings to give way , and some hundred people , I should say , were at once precipitated into the water . I do not wish to harrow your readers with the cries ofthe women , & c . Suffice it to say , that the music in the gardens continued , thc fireworks went up , the
people looked at one another and wondered what had happened , until , as if by magic , the music ceased , the brilliantly illuminated gardens became suddenly dark , the news spread like wildfire that really it was true that in the midst nf all this rejoicing some fifty | souls had gone into the presence of their
Maker , and sadness camo upon the scene . I cannot speak positively , but I believe , up to the moment of writing , forty-three corpses have been recovered . Some abler pen than mine will , no doubt , put you in posession of all the details of this most lamentable catastrophe , and record how the King , immediately on heating of it , hastened to leave the
freemasons' Lodge where he was being entertained , and how the Crown Prince himself proceeded to the spot to render assistance , where , alas ! assistance came too late ; how the dead bodies were brought into the decorated rooms , and tho anxious inquiries of one to tho other , " Have you seen I'Vanz : was he on the bridge 1 " and the father tiuxi . us to assure himself that his boy was not among the lost .
IMMEDIATE relief is an essential requisite to true charity . The Grand Lodge of England , in 1752 , ordered that all foreign brethren , of whatever nation or vocation , when iu distress , should after due examination , be relieved with a certain sum immediately .