Masonic And Generral Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERRAL TIDINGS

IN OUR REPORT last week of the meeting of the Quarterly General Court of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , held at Freemasms' Hall , on the nth instant , it was announced that notices of motion were given for the Quarterly Court next Aoril that the rank of Honorary tfice-Patron be conferred on JBros . Thomas Fenn , Jabez Hogg , and Wharton Hood . VVe are requested to state

as regards Bro . Fenn , that notice was given in his case that the rank of Honorary Patron be conferred upon him . O LD MASONIANS . —We are asked to announce that the above association will commence their " Social Evenings " this evening ( Friday ) at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C ., at eight o ' clock , under the chairmanship of Mr . VV . J . Packer . A large number of well-known artistes are announced to appear .

THE INSTALLATION of Bro . Fred . Garlick , S . W ., as W . M . of the Lodge of Concord , No . 632 , Trowbridge , was duly performed at the lodge-room on Monday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., the Installing Master being the Deputy Prov . G . M . of Wilts , Bro . C . N . P . Phipps . The cerem my was followed by a banquet at the George Hotel .

AT THE annual meeting of the Norman Lodge , No . 1334 , on Wednesday , th ¦ i 6 : h instant , held in the Masonic Hall , Durham , Bro . James Willan wasduly installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The other officers were invested , and at the close the Festival of St . fohn was celebrated with a banquet , at which the usual Masonic and other toasts were honoured .

THE FREEMASONS' CALENDAR and Pocket Bjok for 1 S 95 has just been published by George Kenning , 16 , Great Oueen-street , London . It contains , besiJe the matters of interest usually inserted in ordinary pocket books , a complete list of Masonic lodges and chapters , with their places

and times of meeting , in the United Kingdom ; also useful articles conce rning Masonry . The work is of a very handy size , and we should say that all the members of the Order would do wi II to become the possessor of a copy . — Western Daily Mercury .

Ins ANNUAL BANQUET and installation of Bro . Jimes Frost as W . M . of 191 , Bury , took place on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Knowsley Hotel . After the installation , the following officers wereinvested : Bros . | . Hoyle , S . W . ; C . W . Holt . J . W . ; J . Barker , Chap . ; VV . Barritt , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Balmer , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . East Lane ,

Sec . ; R . Smith , S D . ; J . Cross , J . D . ; [ . R . Parkinson , P . M ., D . C ; W . B . Bell , Org . ; H . M . Sutton , I . G . ; VV . Dickson and W . Babbington , Stwds . ; and W . Burgess , Tyler . Along toast list was gone through , interspersed with songs by Bns . Puree " , P . M . ; Mellor , P . M . ; Wood , Bell . Wild ( Huddersfield ) , and Dickson . Bro . W . B . Bell officiated as accompanvist .

FREEMASONRY . —The editor of The Ancient Craft Mason , Cleveland . Ohio , speaks thusly of Dr . Graham's ' •Outlines of the History of Freemasonry in the Province of Ouebec . " lt isa complete and well-printed volume of nearly 700 pages , containing much that is of vital interest to the Craft in general , especially to the brethren who delight in Masonic lore . The author possesses a faculty of

condensing historical events in a manner at once entertaining and instructive . Several fu' 1-page illustrations grace the work and lend to its intrinsic value . The lo * price of the volume and its Masonic historical value should secure an unprecedented sale and the author reap the reward he so richly deserves for his untiring efforts in behalf of tbe Craft , and its historical data in the Province of Quebec

A M « ETING of the Provincial Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Lincolnshire was held at Sutton Bridge on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., for th « . purpose of consecrating the Edward Albert Chapter . A large number of Principals and Past Principals of the several chjpters in the province were in attendance , together with many other members of the Degree . After the ceremony , the

installation of Principals and election of officers were proceeded with , the foundeis oi the chapter being Comps . H . F . Pollock ( London ) , | . H . Carter ( Holbeacb ) , Mark Cox ( Tydd ) , J . R . ciafke ( Sutton Bridge ) , S . | . Coupland ( Long Sutton ) , H . Healey ( Dawesmere ) , | . li . Townsend Long Sutton ) , J . G . Dunlop ( Long Sutton ) , C C . Ward king ' s Lynn ) , C . W . Smith ( King ' s Lynn ) , S . S . Mossop

. t-ong button ) , and W . G . Flanders ( Newport , Mon . ) . UNDERTHE BANNERof Doric Lodge , No . 1193 , Wymondnam , a good company assembled on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , and a truly enjoyable evening Wv ?' '' ^ brethren were effectively raised by the vy . M ., Bro . Charles Payne and his officers . Among the visitors present were Bros . R . P . Noverre . Union Lodee ;

Jiowitt and Woodward , Perseverance Lodge ; G E . . 1 . i . ? ' Cabbell Lodge ; E . A . Bracey , Sincerity Lodge ; he W . M . and T . Cranmer , Sondes Lodge ; Leghorn , London ; and others . A pleasing featur « of the evening was a presentation to Bro . Payne , W . M ., to mark the recent celebration of his silver wedding and also his 50 th Birthday . I he idea of thus signalising these happy events

originated with Bro . F . Lacey , P . M ., who , in asking Bro . ' aynes acceptance of the gift—a handsome silver tea urn , Jiuted in the Queen Anne style—referred with pleasure to tne read y way in which the brethren of the Doric Lodge naa subscribed . I le Said the occasion seemed a peculiarly itting one for acknowledging in a small way the unvarying ndnessand hospitality displaced in so especial a manner M ro " ayne . The urn bears the following inscription : , ( j .. b . . ,, ( . utll UI . MS . III . lUllUWllfg I . IS ^ llJJLtUll .

presented to the Worshipful Master , Brother Charles f , ^ ne > ° n the occasion of his ' silver wedding . ' December Jw ' ? ' * ' ' 'he hearty good wishes of the brethren ' nis lod ge—Doric , 1103 ; also on his fiftieth birthday , January Sth , 18 95 . " him " T \ IN TIIE !) , TC " '¦""' "l c UL'V'I throwing stones at drii i-i ~ was oncc : l favourite toast—in tlr days when heavy 'iovv ' " u ' ! ^ conv 'viaI meetings were commoner than lhey are .....,. ' 't is a i / ood toasl . but iinfortun .-iti'lv it is not ul \ vavs

sil ' tiiL . ' , ° " '" ""'•"" arc : '" t , 1 < : •"' e ll , witli poverty Tlie li Jj ™ l '' acciitly on our chest and the devil griiuiingharu-by . luildin lor cx ' lite'iice is keen , and we can only succeed in l >« vcsJ ' i ; rt > ' at arm ' length by kecnim ; our heads cool , our "in to 1 , >> ""' frames heallhy and vigorous . Mow are •lieik I , 11 There is only one sure way , my brothers . I ' " " seriousness when I say , use Holloway s Pills ,

Masonic And Generral Tidings

WE HAVE much pleasure in announcing that Bro . Sir Albert Altiuin has been appointed a Governor of St . Thomas's Hospital . Bro . Alderman Sir J . Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., who was appointed J . G . Warden of England during his Mayoralty of London in 1 SS 2 will to-day ( Friday ) enter upon his 67 th year .

WE HAVE much pleasure in announcing that the Lord Chancellor has placed Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , jun ., M . A ., on the Commission of the Peace for the County of London . BRO . PASSMORE EDWARDS has very generously

expressed his willingness to furnish library buildings at St . Ives , Helston , Penrhyn , St . Austell , Liskeard , Bodmin , and Launceston , on condition that the inhabitants adopt the Free Libraries' Act , and maintain the libraries out of the rates .

It is expected that Bro . Lord Mayor Sir Joseph Renals , who has been sojourning at St . Leonard ' s-on-Sea for the benefit of his health , will be sufficiently restored to allow of his resuming his duties at the Mansion House . During his lordship ' s absence , Bro . Alderman Sir James Whitehead , Bart ., has been acting as his locum fenens .

BRO . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M ., P . Z ., & c , author of " The Noble Sml , " " The Submerged City , " "Toujours Perdrix" ( ooems ) , "A Novel Vengeance , " and "The Four Henries" ( prose ) , recites his original productions at musical entertainments , smoking concerts , & c For terms , address 62 , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . THE MEMBERS of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 ,

have made arrangements for a Ladies' Night on the occasion of their next meeting on the 7 th February . The lodge business will be limited to routine matters , so that lodge may be closed in time to admit of the brethren meeting the ladies and sitting down to dinner at 7 p . m . The Celia Quartette ( Bros . W . Hiles-Smith , D . James , J . L . Haddon and S . Giley ) have been engaged for the evening .

IN HONOUR of the Lo d Mayor and Sheriffs , the Worshipful Company of Turners , who claim to have been the first of the City Guilds to take up the question of technical education , held hi ; h festival at the Holborn Restaurant . Bro . Sir Joseph Renals , through indifferent health , was unable to be present , but the Master , Bro . R . Loveland Loveland , was supported by a numerous and distinguished

company . A SPECIAL FESTIVAL SERVICE for Freemasons will bs held at the Highbury-quadrant Church , Highbury , N ., on Sunday evening , the 24 th February , under the auspices of the Highbury Lodge , No . 2192 . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., P . M . and founder of the lodge , has kindly arranged to act as Director of the Ceremonies , and the

sermon will be preached by the Rev . W . J . Dawson , while the musical arrangement- will be in charge of Bro . Arthur Bristow , P . M . Mozart Lodge , No . 1929 , who will be assisted by Bro . Warwick Williams as conductor , and the Misses Emily Davies and Edith Hands . The members of the London Military Band will also take part in the service . The offertory will be dev ted to the Church building fund ,

on which there is a debt of £ 2800 . THE ANNUAL SUPPER in connection with the Blackwatet Lodge , No . 1977 , Maldon , was held at the Blue Boar Hotel , Maid in , on Monday evening , the i 4 'h instant . The W . M ., Bro . G . A . Eustace , P . M . 697 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., occupied the chair , and 25 brethren partouk of an excellent repast . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were

duly honoured . "The Provincial Grand Oaicers , Present and Past , " was responded to by Bros . F . G . Green , Geo . Davis and Walter de Caen . Bros . G . Davis , S . Shawyer , and E . A . Basham replied for " The Past Masters of the Lodge , " and Bros . F . H . Bright , W . M . 1024 , and W . R . Errington , J . VV . 2154 , for " The Visitors , " while Bros . T . O'Neill and Taylor Shiers responded on behalf of " The

Officers of the Blackwater Lodge . " Songs were contributed by Bros . Bennett , Taylor Shiers , VV . R . Errington , Gooch , and C F . Rush ; the latter also accompanied the songs on the piano . Bio . Walter de Caen gave a recitation . MASONIC SERVICE AT READING . —The members of the Greyfnars Lodge , No . 1101 , attended Divine service at St . Lawrence ' s Church , on Sunday , the 13 th inst ., to mark the

year of office as their W . M . of Bro . the Rev . J . M . Guilding , vicar of the parish . By permission of the Mayor , the brethren met in the small Town Hall , and walked to St . Lawrence's in procession , the officers of the lodge wearing their collais , the Past Masters their jewels , and the Wardens carrying their respective columns . The Junior Steward of the lodge ( in the absence of the Almoner ) bore the

broken column , the offertory at the service being in aid of the Royal Masjnic Benevolent Institution . The Mayor ' s chair , which was allotted to the I . P . M ., Bro . R . E . Hodder , was appropriately decorated , and Masonic emblems adorned the church . There was a large congregation . The service was special and appropriate , the musical part being rendered with fine effect . The vicar , the W . Master , was

the preacher , and he founded a most able discourse on the ist chapter of the First Epistle of St . John , v . 5— " God is light and in Him is no darkness at all . " As the congregation left , Mr . Deacon gave a very fine rendering of the " Hallelujah Chorus . " Amongst those attending this interesting special service were Bros . R . E . Hodder , I . P . M . ; E . Margrett , P . M . ; J . H . Hawkes , P . M . ; W . Ravenscroft ,

P . M . ; H . Creed , P . M . ; C . Slaughter , P . M . ; J . Greenaway , P . M . ; T . P . Stewart , P . M ., D . C ; W . Ridley , S . W . ; J . D . Brown , J . W . ; W . B . Reed , Sec ; W . B . Biddies , S . D . ; E . J . Lewis , J . D . ; E . F . Collins , Org . ; W . II . Kidgell , l . G . ; E . O . Farrer and E . H . Salmon , Stewards ; C E . Hewett , P . M . linion Lodge ; W . A . Hukins , 1 . Sparrow ,

W . C . Long , T . Mackrill , VV . J . T . Stapley , C . Turner , F . A . Sarjeant , A . V . Knowles , J . Hill , C W . Sisley , W . Dyke , F . Tunbridge , W . Bonny , A . H . Bull , Dryland Haslam , jun ., W . W . Williams , T . H . White , C G . Hawkes , G . VV . Webb , T . Sawyer , W . E . Staniford , and E . P . Silver .

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Masonic And Generral Tidings

AN OFFER by Bro . the Lord Mayor to open a Mansion House Fund for the relief of sufferers from the recent disaster at the Audley mine has been gratefully accepted . THE PRINCE OF WALES ' cuttter Britannia sailed on Wednesday from Cowes for the Mediterranean to take part in the Riviera Regattas .

BRO . ALDERMAN TREI . OAR presided on Wednesday night at the annual banquet of the Central Criminal Court Brotherhood , held in the King ' s llall , Holborn Restaurant . Some 300 guests were present . LANCASTRIANS in London have elected Bro . the Karl of Lathom as their President tor the ensuing year , while among the Vice-Presidents will be found Bros . VV . E .

Tomlinson , M . P ., J . W . Maclure , M . P ., P . G . D ., and Samuel Pope , Q . C , P . G . D . GORDON BOYS' HOME . —The Bishop of Peterborough will , by desire of the Prince of Wales , preach at the Church of St . Mary Magdalene , Sandringham , on Sunday , the 27 th instant , the proceeds of the offertory being devoted to the funds of the above institution .

OUR FRIENDS in the Province of North and East Yorkshire and generally throughout the Craft will be glad to hear that Bro . J . Woodall Woodall , J . P ., P . G . Treasurer of England , has accepted the post of President of the Fishery and Marine Exhibition , Scarborough .

IN THE FEW PARTICULARS we gave last week of the Masonic career of Bro . the Rev . Stephen Lea Wilson , who was installed the first W . Master of the Berkhampstead Lodge , No . 504 , on the ist January , 1 S 45 , there was , to regret to say , a mis-print . The Essex Lodge , of which he became W . M . on leaving Berkhampstead , was located at Bocking , not Barking .

THE gentleman to whom the lease of Dudley House has been sold by Lord Dudley is Bro . B . I . Barnato , the wellknown South African diamond merchant anj financier , who , with his brother , H . J . B lrnato ( both members of the Barnato Lodge , No . 2265 ) , were two of the pioneers of the diamond industry in Kimberley , and proprietors of the Barnato Mine , which was alterwards amalgamated with the celebrated " De Beers , " and since then they have identified themselves with the Witwatersand Goldlields .

A SPECIAL meeting of the Gand Council ( R . and S . M . ) of New York was held in the Masonic Hall of that city on Monday , the 31 st ult ., Comp . John F . Bildwin , D . G . M ., in the absence , through illness , of th ; M . III . G . M ., being in the chair , while among those presmt was Comp . Job 1

Coburn , General Grand Master of the United States . A series of exercises having been impressively carried out , a reception was held in honour of General G . Mister Coburn , to whom was presented a handsome gold watch and chain as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the Cryptic Masons throughout the States .

PRESENTATION . —At the monthly meeting of Lodge Zetland , No . 391 , Grangemouth , on the assembling of the brethren , Bro . Christensen , late Past Master in a neat and appropriate speech , presented the lodge with a handsome Bible , square and compass on the occasion of Bro . Wilkinson , R . W . M ., taking the chair for the first time . Bro . Wilkinson suitably acknowledged the gifts . On the closing

of the lodge and at an after meeting Sco . William Hendrie , P . M ., at the request of the R . VV . M ., and the brethren of the lodge , presented Bro . Christensen , with the original Bible , square and compass , which had been in the lodge since 1 S 59 , and referred to the long connection Bro . Christensen

had had with the lodge , and the active interest he had all along manifested in its success and prosperity , and in entrusting these ancient emblems to his care , he was sure they would be highly prized by the recipient . Bro . Christensen , in accepting the presentation replied in suitable terms .

THE ANNUAL BALL , at Hull , underthe auspices of the Minerva Lodge , No . 250 , took place at the Central Hall , on Friday , the iSth inst ., and was in every way an unqualified success . Among those present were Bros . ) . A . Brown , W . M . ; J . Y . Torr , I . P . M . ; R . R . Hawke . P . M . ; Dr . Holder , P . M . ; F . Blackburn , P . M . ; M . Martinson .

W . M . j J . Rutter , P . M . ; J . G , Wallis , P . M . ; H . Colbeck , S . W . j and Capt . Coysh , J . W . ; the company numbering about 190 . The decorations were entrusted to Mr . T . Fussey , Pryme-street , and gave complete satisfaction , each side of the hall being draped with white and heliotrope art muslin , and the south end was arranged as a drawing-room , and furnished in the best style , with fine

plants , ferns , and fairy lights , the whole presenting a grand effect . The music was in the hands of Mr . Collinson , the popular airs taking the fancy of all engaged . Bro . Hew-, son Wood made a good M . C . Supper was served by Mrs Tune . Great credit was given to the Executive for the successful arrangements made , Bro . J . E . Walker being the Hon . Secretary to the Committee . —Hull Daily Mail .

THE FRENCH MASONIC LODGES . —In connection with the subject of Women Freemasons , to which we referred in a recent issue , and regarding the existence of whom all pretence of secrecy has been abandoned by the Masonic authorities , some curious details have been furnished by a certain Dr . George Martin , Chief of the Mixed Lodge of Freemasonry in Paris , concerning the various oaths in use

amongst the Masonic brotherhood . It would appear from Dr . Martin ' s statement to an interviewer that whereas the usual oath of a Freemason is by " The Great Architect of the Universe , " meaning thereby the Almighty , and that this belief in a Supreme Being is accepted , more especially in England and America , as a fundamental clause in the constitution of the Masonic lodges , in France the " Grand

On » nt lodges , distinguished both by their numbers and their importance , refuse to commit themselves to any recognition of a Divine Power as being an unwarrantable interference with liberty of conscience , and content themselves with swearing by their own constitution . This solution of a difficult problem has been accepted as satisfactory by both Theists and Atheists , who , it need hardly

be added , compose the majority of the " Grand Orient " Lodges . The first lodge to offer the full privileges of membership to the fair sex in the person of the late Mdlle . Maria Deraismes is known by the candid title of •' The Freethinkers of Le Pecq . " These few facts should go a

good wa towards making it plain to English non-Catholics why it is that the Catholic Church has adipted so persistently hostile an attitude towards Freemasonry in Continental countries , while among the members of the English lodges so little antagonism exists towards the fundamental interests of religion . —Cathtlic Times ,