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responded . In giving " The Visitors " thc W . M . took occasion to thank vcry heartily several of the visiting brethren for the kind manner in which they had officiated in various capacities during the working of the ceremonies . In concluding his remarks , he expressed an opinion that one of the greatest supports of Freemasonry was the
practice of brethren interchanging visits . It not only made ind cemented friendships , but it cultivated the growth of one of the vital principles of the Order , " Brotherly Love . " This pledge was acknowledged in fitting terms by Bros . Weaver , Day , Eyres , and Scott . The toast of " The Officers " terminated the proceedings , which were greatly enhanced by the musical efforts of Bros . Stevens , Hurst , and others .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( Nc . 1524 ) . A meeting was held on Wednesday , 23 rd inst ., at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : E . Dignam , W . M . ; A . R . Olley , S . W . ; J . Williams , Sec . I . Lorkin . J . D . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; W ; Ferrar , I G . The lotlge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and
confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked thc first and second sections of the lecture . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by Bro . A . R . Olley , also worked the third section of the lecture . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . C . Olley seconded , that Bro . A . R . Olley be W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday evening . Nothing ( further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form . Time of meeting from 8 till 10 .
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ST . THOMAS'S CHAPTER ( No . 142 ) . — A convocation of this new chapter was held at the City Terminus Hotel , on Saturday last . There were present Comps . H . C . Levander , M . E . Z . ; G . A . Rooks , H . ; J . W . Lambert , J . ; C . F . Hogard , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Beattie , S . N . ; F . W . Levander , P . S . ; F . J . Macaulay , 1 st A . S . ; F . S . Hobson , 2 nd A . S . ; H . A . Dubois , P . Z ., Treasurer ;
and other companions . Visitors : Col . Burdett , Sup . Middx . ; J . Lewis Thomas , G . St . B . ; F . T . Dubois , 1216 ; and j . H . Crowther , 1183 , Lewis Chapter . Bro . G . Webb was duly exalted , the mystical lecture being given by Comp . C . F . Hogard . The election of officers resulted as follows : — Comps . G . A . Rooks , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Lambert , H . ; C . F . Hogard , J . ; W . Bc-ittie , S . E . ; F . W . Levander , S . N . ; V . J . Macaulay , P . S . ; H . A . Dubois , Treasurer ; and
Harrison , Janitor . Comp . Hogard then proposed that as a mark of respect and esteem , also as a slight recognition of the great services rendered in the formation of the chapter , as well as its first M . E . Z . a P . Z's . jewel of the value of £ 10 ios . be presented to Comp . H . C . Levander . This was seconded by Comp . G . Motion , and carried . Comp . Levander acknowledged the compliment , and the chapter was then closed . The companions afterwards dined together .
JERUSALEM CHAPTERS ( No . 185 ) . —The installation meeting of this very old chapter and the last convocation of the season was held on the Sth inst . at the Freemasons' Tavern . There were present Comps . Wagner , M . E . Z . ; P . Robinson , H „ M . E . Z . elect ; J . Mander , ] ., Second Principal elect ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Elsam , J ., P . Z . ; Stewart , and Davis , island 2 nd Assistants ;
Holbrook , P . Z . ; Walls , S . N ., Third Principal elect ( Freemason ); Parkinson , Janitor . Comp . Watts , Third Principal of the St . James ' s Union , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Robinson was duly installed First Principal by Comp . Wagner . The M . E . Z . then installed Comps . Mane ' er and Walls as Second ' and Third Principals , the
ceremonies being ably performed . The other officers invested were as follows : —Comps . Davage , S . E . ; Harfeld , Treas . ( by deputy ) ; Moss , S . N . ( by deputy ) -, Stewart , P . S . ; Davis and Ellborn , Assistants ; Parkinson , Janitor . Bro . Smith , W . M . of the Jordan , was then ably exalted to the R . A . Degree by the M . E . Z . Previously to the chapter being closed the I . P . Z . was presented with a handsome
jewel , in ' recognition of his services during his year of office . Comp . Wagner having suitably acknowledged this compliment , the convocation was duly closed , and the companions partook of a most excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary preliminary toasts were done full justice to . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " B'af proposed in very flattering terms by the I . P . Z . He
said that the career of Comp . Robinson , in the Jerusalem 1 T ¦ ''"• had ) een marked by everything that was desirable in a good Mason . He had been attentive to his "Mies , an (* most energetic j n mastering the details of the various offices which he had successively occupied . In concluding his remarks he said he looked forward with a v « y considerable amount of satisfaction to their M . E . Z . ' s
year of office , which tenure , he believed , would net only -u crtd ' t upon Comp . Robinson but upon the whole ExT ^' . i Th < - M , E * - having replied , then gave "The s . > " which was suitably acknowledged by Comp . Com 1 " The . HeaUh 'f , he visit ° - "" can-e next in order . UD P" "atts , in response , complimented the Jerusalem who " P ° TSSme so stron S ant 1 efficient a staff of officers , , * " 'd do honour toany chapter . He had been exceed . S y pleased with the " workintr " that dav . and -- "ratified
a ,, pe nc " £ thc un-inimity displayed by the members , who 'lie iv ' t ' i 1 ' ? lie all working for one common end , namely , 'Hie | l " "B C | f their old antl deservedly popular chapter . Past |? - ° " The Second and Third Principals , " "The "The Offi ' ,, a'S i ' " " Thc Trca 5 urcr aml Sclibe E *> " an '* - iluly r " - -rs " followed iu quick succession , and were 'odisch " C , C < - ' The l anitor having been called upon out thr , arSe ' ' ' uty * the proceedings , which were through"toughl y enjoyable , then terminated .
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ASAPH CHAPTER ( No . 1319 ) . —The April convocation of this chapter was held on Monday at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present , among others , Comps . E . Stanton Jones , M . E . Z . ; Chamberlain , H . ; W . A . Tinney , J . ; Wellard , P . S . ; Edward Terry , ist A . S . ; and Harry Cox , 2 nd AS . Bros . Victor Tussaud , H . Whaley , R . Soutar , and J . Maclean , of Lodge 1319
, were exalted to the R . A . Degree . The elections then took place , when Comps . Chamberlain was chosen Z . ; W . A . Tinney , H . ; Frewin , J . ; Edward Terry , S . E . ; C . S . Jekyll , S . N . ; Wellard , P . S . Comp . E . Stanton Jones having served a second year as M . E Z ., the companions voted another bar to the P . Z . 's jewel already held by him .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this flourishing chapter , now numbering between ninety and one hundred members , was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , Whitehaven . The following signed their names at four o'clock —Comps . W . Sandwith , P . Z ., as Z ., in the absence ,
through illness , of Dr . Henry , M . E . Z . ; John Barr , P . Z . ; W . F . Lamonby , H . ( Freemason ) ; E . Tyson , f . ; J . Rothery , S . E . ; F . Hodgson , as S . N . ; J . Atkinson , P . S . ; J . T . Ray , ist A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor ; Capt . Sewell , G . Sparrow , G . Dalrymple , E . Clark , J . W . Miles , C . W . Hodgson , W . Jackson , jun . This , it must be confessed , was only a small muster ; but , when it is considered
that a great majority of the members belong to other towns , the paucity of numbers , for once , may be excused . The chapter having been opened , the remainder of the companions were admitted , and the minutes of the former convocation read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Chas . Mossop , Lodge 119 , Whitehaven , which being unanimous , he and Bro . Dr . Dodgson , P . M .
Lodge 1002 , P . P . G . J . D . ( who had previously been accepted ) , were admitted , and duly exalted to the Sublime Degree by the M . E . Z . in the chair . The historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures were respectively delivered by Comps . Tyson , Lamonby , and Barr . This was all the business , and , for once in three or four years , there were no propositions for exaltation . Tbe chapter was then solemnl y closed .
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , Z . ; J . Rains , H . ; and W . P . Groves , acting J . The attendance was not numerous , and after the ordinary
business had been disposed of , the election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . Comps . ] . H . Sillitoe trasre-elected Z . ; J . Potts , H . ; J . G . Batty , J . ; R . Davies re-elected S . E . ; J . J . fambert , S . M . ; J . Dewhurst reelected P . S . ; A . Love , Treasurer j and W . Chesshyre , Janitor . The chapter was duly closed .
BODMIN . —St . Petrock Chapter ( No . 330 ) . — The annual installation of Principals in connection with this chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , on the 13 th inst ., being the first annual meeting since the consecration of the chapter in April , 1878 . The following com - panions were present : Col . Peard , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; T . C . Stephens , P . Z . of 1151 , as Z .-, Thomas Hawken , H . ;
J . R . Collins , J . ; Dr . De Leigh , P . Z . ; and W . P . Smith , 1131 ; Wm . Rowe , Scribe E . ; B . G . Derry , Scribe N . ; Dr . Controller Bake , ist A . Sojourner ; J . F . Pagen , 2 nd Sojourner ; J . Crang , Treasurer ; T . H . Spear , John Dennis , Richard Adams , John Stephens , 1151 ; and Gust . E . Liddell , 434 ; Kandy Newera , Ceylon . A special and cordial vote of thanks was given to Comps . T . C . and J .
Stephens , of 1151 , for their constant and invaluable attendance at the chapter during the past year , without which the chapter could not have held its meetings , and also to Ex . Comps . Peard , De Leigh , and Smith , for their attendance on this occasion . The several companions suitably replied to the votes of thanks . Ex . Comp . Stephens most impressively installed Comp . Thomas Hawken as
M . E . Z ., John Richard Collins as H ., and William Rowe as J . The other appointments and investitures were Comps . Dennis , Scribe E . ; Controller Bake , P . S . ; J . F . Pagen , ist Asst . Sojourner ; T . H . Spear , 2 nd Asst . Sojourner ; John Crang , S . N . and Treasurer ; P . Carroll ( who was exalted by dispensation from the P . G . Supt . ) , Janitor ; B . G . Derry and R . Adams , Stewards , and others .
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MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 104 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge , for the election of W . M . and Treasurer , was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , on Friday , the 18 th inst . In the absence of Bro North Ritherdon , the W . M ., consequent on business engagements at a considerable distance from London , the chair of A . was occupied by the W . Bro . Alfred Williams
P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., and there were present , amongst others , V . W . Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., P . M ., as S . W . j Bros . R . P . Spice , as J . W . ; W . P . Colling , M . O . ; W . Bro . Wm . Worrell , P . G . Org ., P . M . and Sec ; G . Ward Verry , S . D . ; W . C . Hale , J . D . ; W . Johnstone , L . Hirsch , J . Humphrey , and others . Visitor : Bro . Kidder , Bon Accord Lodge . The absence of the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O .,
P . M . and Treasurer , occasioned by illness , was generally regretted , as also was that of several other officers and brethren , whose apologies bore testimony to the ill effects of the late inclement weather . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the brethren proceeded to the discharge of the only business then before them , and ^ unanimously elected Bro . Edward Moody ( the
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well known and deservedly esteemed Secretary of The Great City Lodge ) as their W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Meggy was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The office uf Tyler was again conferred upon Bro . Grant , although his serious and much regretted illness precludes all possibility of his personal attenticn . His functions have been for some time past , and will continue to be
discharged by his friend , Bro . Rowles , so that the lodge will not suffer by his enforced absence . Bros . Humphrey and Johnstone were appointed on the Audit Committee , After propositions were made , the lodge was closed , and the brethren dined together , under the presidency of Bro , Williams , and a most agreeable evening was spent by all present .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . — A meeting of this young but fairly successful lodge was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 19 th inst . Amcngst the officers present were Bros . Baldwin , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , S . W . ; Goodall , J . O ., acting J . W . ; A . Tisley , Secretary ; J . Mason , I . P . M ., & c ; Haynes , S . O . ; and Game , D . C The accounts having
been audited , the lodge was duly and formally opened . The report of the Audit Committee was received and ad -ted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . There belt o other business on the agenda , the lodge was then duly „**! . There was no banquet . There will be an emergency meeting to advance several candidates on thc third Saturday in June .
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The week before last the exhibition of French water-colour paintings was privately opened . The two rooms forming the exhibition contained a select public , and the exhibition called forth the admiration of everybody , for though the number of pictures exhibited is small , they are really a collection o ! gems . The artists who have exhibited and who have founded the club are seventeen in
number—Baron , Vibert , Dor *! , Lemairc , Heilbuth , lame , Isabey , Jacquemard , Detaille , Madame de Rothschild , Lambert , De Beaumont , Maurice Leloir , Louis Leleir , Worms , Francais , and Jourdan . Among the works which most strike one at first sight are Lame ' s pictures , the colouring and depth of which are extremely remarkable ; those of Isabey , which are warm and cf masterly firmness ;
a souvenir of the Palais Borgheseanda Woman and Swans by the distinguished painter Heilbuth—two masterpieces of colour and spirit ; Madame Lemaire ' s flowers , standing out from the canvas full of life , as fresh as if they had just been plucked -, a grand work by Dore , the portrait ot his mother , powerful antl bold , like all that issues fiom that genius , full of artistic warmth and wayward
inspiration , and two bright landscapes by the same ; several works teeming with humour , colour , and life by Vibert ; self-confident , gay , and animated soldiers by Detaille , and a fan by the same ; a helter-skelter of Prussians , which is very original and lively ;' , landscapes by Jacquemard , full of sunlight and life ; cats by Lambert of unsurpassable truth to nature ; pictures by Baron and Francais
rather oldish in style , but accurate and staid as befits masters who uphold good traditions ; and , lastly , to do homage to wealth which embellishes its leisure by praiseworthy artistic efforts , the carefully-studied landscapes of Madame de Rothschild , who has painted them herself . Thc first evening was certainly a success . This courageous enterprise seems to be destined to have a brilliant future .
A hailstorm of extraordinary seventy passed over the Tippeiah district in Eastern Bengal on the 13 th of March . The magistrate ' s official report says : — " Some hailstones fell as large as cricket balls . The storm lasted about fifteen minutes , and its track was apparently not more than 300 yards wide . Large trees were uprooted ; bamboo clumps swept down like grass , and houses levelled with
the ground . Twenty-nine persons were killed and 114 wounded , mostly by the falling trees and houses . A considerable number of cattle were killed , and among the victims was a tiger . " The New World is busy studying its antiquities , and American archaiologists have established a special organ to repoit on their labours . —American Antiquarian .
A Himalayan Club has been formed in India , whose members intend to make the ascent of the highest peaks of the chain , and notably of the Great Dwalagiri , which has an altitude of over 28 , 000 feet . The Platform of St . Paul's Cross in St . Paul's Churchyard has been discovered during the works now going on for laying out the garden on the north-east of
the Cathedral . As the Cross was believed to have stood on that site , the workmen were directed to search for any traces , and at a depth of six feet they found the identical platform on which the superstructure stood , and which exactly corresponds , by its octagonal form , with all descriptions . Paul ' s Cross is described by Stow as a " pulpit cross of timber , " and from hence preached the most
eminent divines from the time of Edward I . until the reign of Charles I . —the last monarch who heard a sermon preached from the Cross . The Long Parliament had the Cross demolished in 1643 . THE LATE PROFESSOR CLIFFORD . —Macmillan and Co . will publish shortly the following literary and scientific remains of the late Professor W . K . Clifford : — ( 1 ) A volume of mathematical papers which have been
read before the Royal Society or contributed to scientific journals ; Mr . William Spottiswoode , F . R . S ., will probably see this collection through the press . ( 2 ) Two volumes of collected essays and lectures , edited by Mr . Leslie Stephen and Mr . Frederick Pollock ; Mr . Pollock will also contribute a biographical introduction to this work . ( 3 ) A small volume containing three popular lectures on " Seeing and Thinking . " — Nature .
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responded . In giving " The Visitors " thc W . M . took occasion to thank vcry heartily several of the visiting brethren for the kind manner in which they had officiated in various capacities during the working of the ceremonies . In concluding his remarks , he expressed an opinion that one of the greatest supports of Freemasonry was the
practice of brethren interchanging visits . It not only made ind cemented friendships , but it cultivated the growth of one of the vital principles of the Order , " Brotherly Love . " This pledge was acknowledged in fitting terms by Bros . Weaver , Day , Eyres , and Scott . The toast of " The Officers " terminated the proceedings , which were greatly enhanced by the musical efforts of Bros . Stevens , Hurst , and others .
INSTRUCTION . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( Nc . 1524 ) . A meeting was held on Wednesday , 23 rd inst ., at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston . Present : E . Dignam , W . M . ; A . R . Olley , S . W . ; J . Williams , Sec . I . Lorkin . J . D . ; W . Fieldwick , Preceptor ; W ; Ferrar , I G . The lotlge was opened in ancient form with solemn prayer . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and
confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by the brethren , worked thc first and second sections of the lecture . Bro . J . Lorkin , assisted by Bro . A . R . Olley , also worked the third section of the lecture . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . C . Olley seconded , that Bro . A . R . Olley be W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday evening . Nothing ( further offering , the lodge was closed in ancient form . Time of meeting from 8 till 10 .
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ST . THOMAS'S CHAPTER ( No . 142 ) . — A convocation of this new chapter was held at the City Terminus Hotel , on Saturday last . There were present Comps . H . C . Levander , M . E . Z . ; G . A . Rooks , H . ; J . W . Lambert , J . ; C . F . Hogard , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Beattie , S . N . ; F . W . Levander , P . S . ; F . J . Macaulay , 1 st A . S . ; F . S . Hobson , 2 nd A . S . ; H . A . Dubois , P . Z ., Treasurer ;
and other companions . Visitors : Col . Burdett , Sup . Middx . ; J . Lewis Thomas , G . St . B . ; F . T . Dubois , 1216 ; and j . H . Crowther , 1183 , Lewis Chapter . Bro . G . Webb was duly exalted , the mystical lecture being given by Comp . C . F . Hogard . The election of officers resulted as follows : — Comps . G . A . Rooks , M . E . Z . ; J . W . Lambert , H . ; C . F . Hogard , J . ; W . Bc-ittie , S . E . ; F . W . Levander , S . N . ; V . J . Macaulay , P . S . ; H . A . Dubois , Treasurer ; and
Harrison , Janitor . Comp . Hogard then proposed that as a mark of respect and esteem , also as a slight recognition of the great services rendered in the formation of the chapter , as well as its first M . E . Z . a P . Z's . jewel of the value of £ 10 ios . be presented to Comp . H . C . Levander . This was seconded by Comp . G . Motion , and carried . Comp . Levander acknowledged the compliment , and the chapter was then closed . The companions afterwards dined together .
JERUSALEM CHAPTERS ( No . 185 ) . —The installation meeting of this very old chapter and the last convocation of the season was held on the Sth inst . at the Freemasons' Tavern . There were present Comps . Wagner , M . E . Z . ; P . Robinson , H „ M . E . Z . elect ; J . Mander , ] ., Second Principal elect ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Elsam , J ., P . Z . ; Stewart , and Davis , island 2 nd Assistants ;
Holbrook , P . Z . ; Walls , S . N ., Third Principal elect ( Freemason ); Parkinson , Janitor . Comp . Watts , Third Principal of the St . James ' s Union , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Robinson was duly installed First Principal by Comp . Wagner . The M . E . Z . then installed Comps . Mane ' er and Walls as Second ' and Third Principals , the
ceremonies being ably performed . The other officers invested were as follows : —Comps . Davage , S . E . ; Harfeld , Treas . ( by deputy ) ; Moss , S . N . ( by deputy ) -, Stewart , P . S . ; Davis and Ellborn , Assistants ; Parkinson , Janitor . Bro . Smith , W . M . of the Jordan , was then ably exalted to the R . A . Degree by the M . E . Z . Previously to the chapter being closed the I . P . Z . was presented with a handsome
jewel , in ' recognition of his services during his year of office . Comp . Wagner having suitably acknowledged this compliment , the convocation was duly closed , and the companions partook of a most excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary preliminary toasts were done full justice to . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " B'af proposed in very flattering terms by the I . P . Z . He
said that the career of Comp . Robinson , in the Jerusalem 1 T ¦ ''"• had ) een marked by everything that was desirable in a good Mason . He had been attentive to his "Mies , an (* most energetic j n mastering the details of the various offices which he had successively occupied . In concluding his remarks he said he looked forward with a v « y considerable amount of satisfaction to their M . E . Z . ' s
year of office , which tenure , he believed , would net only -u crtd ' t upon Comp . Robinson but upon the whole ExT ^' . i Th < - M , E * - having replied , then gave "The s . > " which was suitably acknowledged by Comp . Com 1 " The . HeaUh 'f , he visit ° - "" can-e next in order . UD P" "atts , in response , complimented the Jerusalem who " P ° TSSme so stron S ant 1 efficient a staff of officers , , * " 'd do honour toany chapter . He had been exceed . S y pleased with the " workintr " that dav . and -- "ratified
a ,, pe nc " £ thc un-inimity displayed by the members , who 'lie iv ' t ' i 1 ' ? lie all working for one common end , namely , 'Hie | l " "B C | f their old antl deservedly popular chapter . Past |? - ° " The Second and Third Principals , " "The "The Offi ' ,, a'S i ' " " Thc Trca 5 urcr aml Sclibe E *> " an '* - iluly r " - -rs " followed iu quick succession , and were 'odisch " C , C < - ' The l anitor having been called upon out thr , arSe ' ' ' uty * the proceedings , which were through"toughl y enjoyable , then terminated .
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ASAPH CHAPTER ( No . 1319 ) . —The April convocation of this chapter was held on Monday at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present , among others , Comps . E . Stanton Jones , M . E . Z . ; Chamberlain , H . ; W . A . Tinney , J . ; Wellard , P . S . ; Edward Terry , ist A . S . ; and Harry Cox , 2 nd AS . Bros . Victor Tussaud , H . Whaley , R . Soutar , and J . Maclean , of Lodge 1319
, were exalted to the R . A . Degree . The elections then took place , when Comps . Chamberlain was chosen Z . ; W . A . Tinney , H . ; Frewin , J . ; Edward Terry , S . E . ; C . S . Jekyll , S . N . ; Wellard , P . S . Comp . E . Stanton Jones having served a second year as M . E Z ., the companions voted another bar to the P . Z . 's jewel already held by him .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this flourishing chapter , now numbering between ninety and one hundred members , was held on Friday , the 18 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , Whitehaven . The following signed their names at four o'clock —Comps . W . Sandwith , P . Z ., as Z ., in the absence ,
through illness , of Dr . Henry , M . E . Z . ; John Barr , P . Z . ; W . F . Lamonby , H . ( Freemason ) ; E . Tyson , f . ; J . Rothery , S . E . ; F . Hodgson , as S . N . ; J . Atkinson , P . S . ; J . T . Ray , ist A . S . ; J . Cooper , Org . ; G . Fitzgerald , Janitor ; Capt . Sewell , G . Sparrow , G . Dalrymple , E . Clark , J . W . Miles , C . W . Hodgson , W . Jackson , jun . This , it must be confessed , was only a small muster ; but , when it is considered
that a great majority of the members belong to other towns , the paucity of numbers , for once , may be excused . The chapter having been opened , the remainder of the companions were admitted , and the minutes of the former convocation read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Chas . Mossop , Lodge 119 , Whitehaven , which being unanimous , he and Bro . Dr . Dodgson , P . M .
Lodge 1002 , P . P . G . J . D . ( who had previously been accepted ) , were admitted , and duly exalted to the Sublime Degree by the M . E . Z . in the chair . The historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures were respectively delivered by Comps . Tyson , Lamonby , and Barr . This was all the business , and , for once in three or four years , there were no propositions for exaltation . Tbe chapter was then solemnl y closed .
CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , Z . ; J . Rains , H . ; and W . P . Groves , acting J . The attendance was not numerous , and after the ordinary
business had been disposed of , the election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with . Comps . ] . H . Sillitoe trasre-elected Z . ; J . Potts , H . ; J . G . Batty , J . ; R . Davies re-elected S . E . ; J . J . fambert , S . M . ; J . Dewhurst reelected P . S . ; A . Love , Treasurer j and W . Chesshyre , Janitor . The chapter was duly closed .
BODMIN . —St . Petrock Chapter ( No . 330 ) . — The annual installation of Principals in connection with this chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , on the 13 th inst ., being the first annual meeting since the consecration of the chapter in April , 1878 . The following com - panions were present : Col . Peard , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; T . C . Stephens , P . Z . of 1151 , as Z .-, Thomas Hawken , H . ;
J . R . Collins , J . ; Dr . De Leigh , P . Z . ; and W . P . Smith , 1131 ; Wm . Rowe , Scribe E . ; B . G . Derry , Scribe N . ; Dr . Controller Bake , ist A . Sojourner ; J . F . Pagen , 2 nd Sojourner ; J . Crang , Treasurer ; T . H . Spear , John Dennis , Richard Adams , John Stephens , 1151 ; and Gust . E . Liddell , 434 ; Kandy Newera , Ceylon . A special and cordial vote of thanks was given to Comps . T . C . and J .
Stephens , of 1151 , for their constant and invaluable attendance at the chapter during the past year , without which the chapter could not have held its meetings , and also to Ex . Comps . Peard , De Leigh , and Smith , for their attendance on this occasion . The several companions suitably replied to the votes of thanks . Ex . Comp . Stephens most impressively installed Comp . Thomas Hawken as
M . E . Z ., John Richard Collins as H ., and William Rowe as J . The other appointments and investitures were Comps . Dennis , Scribe E . ; Controller Bake , P . S . ; J . F . Pagen , ist Asst . Sojourner ; T . H . Spear , 2 nd Asst . Sojourner ; John Crang , S . N . and Treasurer ; P . Carroll ( who was exalted by dispensation from the P . G . Supt . ) , Janitor ; B . G . Derry and R . Adams , Stewards , and others .
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MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 104 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge , for the election of W . M . and Treasurer , was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , on Friday , the 18 th inst . In the absence of Bro North Ritherdon , the W . M ., consequent on business engagements at a considerable distance from London , the chair of A . was occupied by the W . Bro . Alfred Williams
P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., and there were present , amongst others , V . W . Bro . James Stevens , P . G . J . O ., P . M ., as S . W . j Bros . R . P . Spice , as J . W . ; W . P . Colling , M . O . ; W . Bro . Wm . Worrell , P . G . Org ., P . M . and Sec ; G . Ward Verry , S . D . ; W . C . Hale , J . D . ; W . Johnstone , L . Hirsch , J . Humphrey , and others . Visitor : Bro . Kidder , Bon Accord Lodge . The absence of the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy , P . G . M . O .,
P . M . and Treasurer , occasioned by illness , was generally regretted , as also was that of several other officers and brethren , whose apologies bore testimony to the ill effects of the late inclement weather . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the brethren proceeded to the discharge of the only business then before them , and ^ unanimously elected Bro . Edward Moody ( the
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well known and deservedly esteemed Secretary of The Great City Lodge ) as their W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Meggy was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer . The office uf Tyler was again conferred upon Bro . Grant , although his serious and much regretted illness precludes all possibility of his personal attenticn . His functions have been for some time past , and will continue to be
discharged by his friend , Bro . Rowles , so that the lodge will not suffer by his enforced absence . Bros . Humphrey and Johnstone were appointed on the Audit Committee , After propositions were made , the lodge was closed , and the brethren dined together , under the presidency of Bro , Williams , and a most agreeable evening was spent by all present .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . — A meeting of this young but fairly successful lodge was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 19 th inst . Amcngst the officers present were Bros . Baldwin , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , S . W . ; Goodall , J . O ., acting J . W . ; A . Tisley , Secretary ; J . Mason , I . P . M ., & c ; Haynes , S . O . ; and Game , D . C The accounts having
been audited , the lodge was duly and formally opened . The report of the Audit Committee was received and ad -ted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . There belt o other business on the agenda , the lodge was then duly „**! . There was no banquet . There will be an emergency meeting to advance several candidates on thc third Saturday in June .
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Notes on Art .
The week before last the exhibition of French water-colour paintings was privately opened . The two rooms forming the exhibition contained a select public , and the exhibition called forth the admiration of everybody , for though the number of pictures exhibited is small , they are really a collection o ! gems . The artists who have exhibited and who have founded the club are seventeen in
number—Baron , Vibert , Dor *! , Lemairc , Heilbuth , lame , Isabey , Jacquemard , Detaille , Madame de Rothschild , Lambert , De Beaumont , Maurice Leloir , Louis Leleir , Worms , Francais , and Jourdan . Among the works which most strike one at first sight are Lame ' s pictures , the colouring and depth of which are extremely remarkable ; those of Isabey , which are warm and cf masterly firmness ;
a souvenir of the Palais Borgheseanda Woman and Swans by the distinguished painter Heilbuth—two masterpieces of colour and spirit ; Madame Lemaire ' s flowers , standing out from the canvas full of life , as fresh as if they had just been plucked -, a grand work by Dore , the portrait ot his mother , powerful antl bold , like all that issues fiom that genius , full of artistic warmth and wayward
inspiration , and two bright landscapes by the same ; several works teeming with humour , colour , and life by Vibert ; self-confident , gay , and animated soldiers by Detaille , and a fan by the same ; a helter-skelter of Prussians , which is very original and lively ;' , landscapes by Jacquemard , full of sunlight and life ; cats by Lambert of unsurpassable truth to nature ; pictures by Baron and Francais
rather oldish in style , but accurate and staid as befits masters who uphold good traditions ; and , lastly , to do homage to wealth which embellishes its leisure by praiseworthy artistic efforts , the carefully-studied landscapes of Madame de Rothschild , who has painted them herself . Thc first evening was certainly a success . This courageous enterprise seems to be destined to have a brilliant future .
A hailstorm of extraordinary seventy passed over the Tippeiah district in Eastern Bengal on the 13 th of March . The magistrate ' s official report says : — " Some hailstones fell as large as cricket balls . The storm lasted about fifteen minutes , and its track was apparently not more than 300 yards wide . Large trees were uprooted ; bamboo clumps swept down like grass , and houses levelled with
the ground . Twenty-nine persons were killed and 114 wounded , mostly by the falling trees and houses . A considerable number of cattle were killed , and among the victims was a tiger . " The New World is busy studying its antiquities , and American archaiologists have established a special organ to repoit on their labours . —American Antiquarian .
A Himalayan Club has been formed in India , whose members intend to make the ascent of the highest peaks of the chain , and notably of the Great Dwalagiri , which has an altitude of over 28 , 000 feet . The Platform of St . Paul's Cross in St . Paul's Churchyard has been discovered during the works now going on for laying out the garden on the north-east of
the Cathedral . As the Cross was believed to have stood on that site , the workmen were directed to search for any traces , and at a depth of six feet they found the identical platform on which the superstructure stood , and which exactly corresponds , by its octagonal form , with all descriptions . Paul ' s Cross is described by Stow as a " pulpit cross of timber , " and from hence preached the most
eminent divines from the time of Edward I . until the reign of Charles I . —the last monarch who heard a sermon preached from the Cross . The Long Parliament had the Cross demolished in 1643 . THE LATE PROFESSOR CLIFFORD . —Macmillan and Co . will publish shortly the following literary and scientific remains of the late Professor W . K . Clifford : — ( 1 ) A volume of mathematical papers which have been
read before the Royal Society or contributed to scientific journals ; Mr . William Spottiswoode , F . R . S ., will probably see this collection through the press . ( 2 ) Two volumes of collected essays and lectures , edited by Mr . Leslie Stephen and Mr . Frederick Pollock ; Mr . Pollock will also contribute a biographical introduction to this work . ( 3 ) A small volume containing three popular lectures on " Seeing and Thinking . " — Nature .