Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The Brixton Lodge of Instruction now meets at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , S . E ., instead of the Prince Regent , Dulwich . ' The Queen has been pleased to confer a Knight Commandership of the Order of the Bath upon his Highness Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein .

Bro . Lord Herschell presided at the opening at the Hotel Metropole on Tuesday of a two-days' conference under the auspices of the International Arbitration League . Bro . Lord Halsbury ( Lord High Chancellor ) , Bro . Lord George Hamilton , and Bro . Sir M . E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., were present at the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office on Tuesday .

We are glad to announce that Bro . Lord Burton , who was in a very critical condition during the whole of last week , has at length taken a turn for the better , and is declared to be now out of danger . Bro . the Duke and Duchess of Fife left East Sheen on 'Tuesday for their residence in Portman-square , and the day following went northwards for a sojourn in Scotland . The Duchess is not quite convalescent .

At the recent opening of a Town Hall at Aberfeldy by Bro . the Marquis and Marchioness of Breadalbane , the Marchioness delivered a capital speech and afterwards took part in a concert in the new building . Bros . Lord Balfour of Burleigh , Admiral Sir E . A . Inglefield , and Lennox Browne were present at the conversazione given by the " Sette of Odde Volumes , " at the Grosvenor Gallery , on the 17 th instant .

At the quarterly meeting of the Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter , No . 119 , on Friday , the nth inst , Comp . W . C . Johns was elected Z ., Comp . Thomas Brakenridge as H ., and Comp . Thomas Allinson as J ., and two candidates were proposed for exaltation .

Terry's theatre will remain closed Monday , Tuesday , and Wednesday next , in order to complete preparations for the production of "The Judge" on Thursday evening next . Messrs . Jetley and Sons , of North Audley-street , will again be responsible for the scenery and furnishings .

Lord and Lady Middleton have been this week entertaining a numerous party of guests at Wollaton Hall . Among them being Bro . the Earl and Countess Granville , and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson Gower , and Bro . the Earl and Countess of Lathom and Lady Bertha Wilbraham .

The 2 nd Battalion of the Grenadier Guards , to the number of 531 non-commissioned officers and privates and 23 officers , left Wellington Barracks for Victoria early on Tuesday morning , and were conveyed thence by train to Chatham , where they embarked on board her Majesty ' s troopship Tamar for conveyance to Bermuda .

On the 17 th instant the Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman Sir H . A . Isaacs , and the Lady Mayoress , received the delegates to the Universal Peace Congress , sitting on conference at Westminster , in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House . His Lordship delivered an eloquent address , which was loudly cheered by the numerous guests present .

Among those present at the marriage of Mr . Charles Buller with Miss Dunbar , only surviving child of the late Mr . George Dunbar , M . P ., which took place in St . Peter ' s Church , Eaton-square , on Tuesday , were Bro . the Marquis and Marchioness of Waterford , Bro . Lord and Lady Poltimore , Bro . Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey Buller , Bro . the Hon . Sir Stafford and Lady Northcote , and Bro . Lord and Lady Moreton .

Princess Christian , who was accompanied by her husband and the Princess Victoria and Louise of Schleswig-Holstein , visited Windsor Home Park , on the 17 th instant , for the purpose of distributing the prizes at the triennial meeting of the Prince Consort's Windsor Association , which was founded about forty years ago for the encouragement of labourers and artisans in and about the Royal demesne . The band of the Coldstream Guards was in attendance .

The final stage for the Queen ' s Prize was shot " off at Bisley . on Tuesday , with the result that Sergeant Bates , of the 1 st Warwickshire Rifles , won with an aggregate at all ranges of 27 S , Murray , Aberdeen , being second with 270 ; Lyte , of the Jersey Militia , third with 269 ; and Lieutenant

Warren , of the Victorias , who won the Queen ' s Prize in 1 S 87 , fourth with 269 . On Bates ' s success becoming known , he was hoisted to the shoulders of his comrades and taken to the Council Tent , where , his rifle having been tested , he received the hearty congratulations of Members of the Council and others .

The annual excursion of the Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 7 S 1 , took place on the gth inst . Owing to the inclemency of the weather the party was smaller than on _ previous occasions . Somewhat over 40 brethren and their respective ladies proceeded to Southend by carriages specially engaged , and at 2 . 30 sat down to a banquet , Bro . Somerset W . Timson , VV . M ., presiding , at the London Hotel , Southend , of which Bro . Tyler is the proprietor .

The viands and wines provided reflected credit on the worthy host , and gave ample satisfaction to the visitors , who doubtless with such encouragement will avail themselves of other such outings in the future . Among those present were Bros . Hugh Cotter , P . M . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . Yarborough Lodge ; C . Bnden , P . M ., Sec ; Shepherd , P . M . ; Burges , Bebrouth , and others of the Merchant Navy Lodge .

THE UNEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON . —At a time when much thought is being given to this matter , a practical suggestion may be of service . Last year more than £ 300 , 000 worth of foreign matches were purchased by inconsiderate consumers in this country , to the great injury of our own working people , so true is it that " evil is wrought by want of thought , as well as want of heart . " If all consumers would purchase Bryant and May's Matches , that firm would be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages . ™ -APVT .

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . Capt . C . D . Wise has been appointed Grand Secretary of All Scottish Freemasonry in India . Bro . Major George Lambert , of Coventry-street , has been appointed trustee of the Charity of William Nicholson for poor silversmiths . It is officiall y announced that a Royal Commission has been issued to inquire into the effect on health , if any , of food derived from tuberculous animals .

Bro . Lord Wolseley , when Commander of the Forces in Ireland , will occupy , as his private residence , 28 , Merrionsquare , lately occupied by General Dormer . Sir W . S . Savory , Mr . Peter Reid , and Admiral Sir John E . Commerell have had the honorary freedom and iivery of the Salters' Company conferred upon them .

Bro . the Earl of Zetland ( Lord Lieutenant of Ireland ) left London on Sunday evening last on his return to Dublin Castle , where he will be joined by the Countess at the end of the current week . The ceremony of installation will be worked in the Embematic Lodge of Instruction , No . 1321 , at the weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th inst ., by Bro . Fendick , P . M ., and VV . M . of the George Gardner Lodge , at S p . m ., at the Mona Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , W . C

Copies of the sermon preached before the Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire , at Malton , on the 9 th inst ., by the Rev . H . Lowther Clarke , M . A ., Prov . Grand Chap ., may be had from the Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . M . C . Peek , [ Hull , at 6 d . each , or 4 s . 6 d . per dozen , post free .

On Wednesday the Earl of Rosebery , who was accompanied by the Countess of Rosebery and their son , Lord Dalmeny , opened the show of the St . George's-in-the-East Window Garden Society , which was held in the grounds of the parish church and rectory .

It is stated that all the preliminaries have been arranged for bringing the Duke of Connaught to the Horse Guards as a Staff officer , in order that he may qualify himself for a high appointment on the Head-quarter Staff of the Army . His Royal Highness will probably join for duty before the end of the year .

The directors of the South-Western Railway Company recommend a dividend for the half-year ended June 30 , 1890 , at the rate of 4 " per cent , per annum on the consolidated ordinary stock , carrying over £ 25 , 08 9 as compared with 4 I per cent , and a balance of £ 25 , 221 at June , 1 SS 9 .

"The Gas and Water Companies' Directory " has been issued by Messrs . Hazell , Watson , and Viney . It is edited by Mr . C . W . Hastings and contains several new sections , including information regarding electric lighting , rating , and lists of trading firms . The returns have been brought down to December 31 . Two other handy tables of statistics of gas and water works are also issued by the same firm .

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Berks and Oxon was held at Abingdon on Friday , the iSth inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Viscount Valentia , P . G . M . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Lord Carnarvon was passed , and the P . G . Officers for the ensuing year were duly invested , after which a luncheon took place .

The directors of Perry and Co ., Limited , steel pen makers , have resolved to pay on the 1 st September , out of profits , an interim dividend on the ordinary shares for the first six months of this year , at the rate of 10 per cent , per annum , free of income tax ; the half-yearly dividend on the preference shares will be paid as usual at the fixed rate of five per cent , per annum .

Previous to re-opening his own theatre , September 29 th , Bro . Edward Terry will make a short tour of the provinces , visiting Birmingham , Liverpool , Glasgow , Edinburgh , Scarborough , and Brighton , supported by Mesdames Clara Cowper , Elinore Leyshon , Kate Mills , Isabel Dana , Messrs . Julian Cross , H . Dana , VV . Calvert , Prince Miller , George Belmore , Valentine Ostler , & c . Bro . William Brickwell will be the Acting Manager .

The Frederick West Lodge , No . 2222 , have fixed their summer excursion for ladies on Tuesday , the 19 th prox ., when , as in the two years preceding , Bro . Tom Tagg ' s steam launch , Princess Beatrice , will convey the party up river . Dinner will be served at the Castle Hotel , East Molesey , in the evening . In the hands of Bro . David Hughes , W . M ., assisted by Bro . Fred . Lockett and Bro . John Mayo ( host to the lodge ) , a very successful and pleasanttrip is looked for .

We regret to announce the death on the 10 th inst . of the wife of Bro . J . F . Pepper , of Shirle Hill , Handsworth , P . P . S . G . VV ., P . P . G . J ., and P . P . S . G . O . of the Province of Staffordshire , mother of Bro . F . H . Pepper , and sister of Bros . H . Payton , J . P ., P . M ., G . J . Payton , F . W . Payton ,

and C . Payton , all of St . James ' s Lodge , No . 4 S 2 . Bro . Pepper , his son , and brothers-in-law have the heartfelt sympathy of the brethren of the province in their sad bereavement . A large number of the members of their lodge attended the funeral to pay the last tribute of respect to an affectionate wife , a fond sister , and a loving mother .

The half-yearl y meeting of the Annuity Board of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst , in the Board-room , Edinburgh . The Prov . Grand Master of Forfarshire was called to preside . The list of annuitants having been read , it was found that three deaths had occurred since last half-yearly meeting , one being an aged Dundee member , Bro . David Wilkie . The remainder

having been duly certified as correct , annuities of £ 460 in cumulo were ordered to be transmitted to them . The Board then took up the new applications , 40 in number , and after careful scrutiny 21 of the applicants were created annuitants , 17 of them in £ \ o each and four in £ 15 each . The Board unanimously agreed that in future each annuitant should have the half-yearly amount sent direct and in advance , and not through the lodge Secretary as formerly .

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being entirely compounded vegetable drugs with the greatest care and regardless of price . When used in accordance with the ample printed directions which accompany them , they act surely but mildly , and do not interfere with the daily work . There are but few diseases which are not capable of cure—or , at all events , of gr at relief—if Hollow-ay ' s remedies are perspveringly used ,

Masonic And General Tidings

Bro . Christopher Sykes , M . P ., has been ordered to Germany to take the waters as soon as he can be released from his Parliamentary duties . The Oueen has approved the appointment of Lord Montagu to be Official Verderer of her Majesty's New Forest , in the room of Lord Basing , resigned .

Sir U . K . Shuttleworth is seriously indisposed . The doctors prescribe three months' complete rest . Sir Ughtred has paired for the rest of the session . The Marquis of Lome presided on Wednesday , in the absence of the Duke of Argyll , at a meeting held at Argyll Lodge to support the movement for a Polytechnic for Kensington .

'The Prince of Wales , as Grand Prior of the Order 03 the Hospital of St . John of Jerusalem , presented on Wednesday , at Marlborough House , the medals awarded by the Order for acts of gallantry in saving life on land to a number of recipients .

The exhibition of the works submitted for the National Art Competition , 1 S 90 , by the Schools of Art throughout the kingdom will be opened to the public , at South Kensington Museum , on Monday next , the 28 th inst ., and will remain open until the end of August . The free days are Mondays , Tuesdays , and Saturdays .

The Marchioness of Salisbury gave a small and early dance at the Prime Minister's residence in Arlington-street , on Wednesday night , at which the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the Princess Victoria , the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , Prince Christian , and the Princesses Victoria and Louise of Schleswig-Holstein , and the Due d'Orleans were present . Bro . Lord Granville distributed certificates , scholarships ,

and prizes to the students who have successfully passed the first examination under the new . Commercial Education Scheme inaugurated by the London Chamber of Commerce on Thursday . The meeting for the purpose was held at the Mansion House at half-past two in the afternoon , and Sir John Lubbock , as President of the Chamber of Commerce , took the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . the Lord Mayor .

Sir Edwin Arnold , in the seclusion of his Japanese home , has now completed his epic , " The Light of the World . " The poem consists ( according to the London Correspondent of the Manchester Guardian ) of a considerable introduction in the heroic metre , and of six books in blank verse , interspersed with lyrical pieces . The chief part of the poem is given to Mary Magdalene . Sir Edwin Arnold has informed a Japanese journalist that his earnest purpose throughout has been " to convert Christians to Christianity . "

The directors of the London and North-Western Railway have granted an important concession to their servants , as the result of a peaceful agitation which has taken place all over the system during the last few months . _ On and after August 1 st the servants and their wives ( at times when the

regulations do not admit of passes being granted ) will be allowed to travel on payment of a fourth of the ordinary fare , and children under 12 years of age will be carried at an eighth of the ordinary fare . This concession will affect over 40 , 000 persons .

Miss Mathilde Blind ' s admirable translation of "The Journal of Marie Bashkirtseff " has reached a third edition . 'The publishers are Messrs . Cassell and Co . The success of the book is only what was to be expected of the most selfrevelation on record . It is interesting to note how closely

Mr . Gladstone and Cardinal Manning's criticisms of the work resemble each other . The Cardinal reads with perfect sympathy and appreciation , though he laments the evil influence of Zola upon the autobiographer . If the Archbishop had his way , Zola would pretty soon be "indexed . "

Mr . Joseph Grimsteed , who for the past 20 years was station-master at Charing Cross , has , owing to severe illness , been compelled to tender his resignation to the directors . A number of passengers who know Mr . Grimsteed , and have experienced his courtesy and attention ,

have formed a Committee and opened a fund to provide a suitable testimonial to him . Mr . C . Fitch Kemp , of Foxhurst , Tunbridge , is the Chairman , and subscriptions may be paid to Messrs . Robartes , Lubbock , and Co ., Lombardstreet , to the credit of the "GrimsteedTestimonial Fund . "

The twenty-sixth meeting of the Organising Committee of the Imperial Institute was held on Wednesday , at Marlborough House , the Prince of Wales , President , in the chair . Sir Frederick Abel , Organising Secretary , and Sir Somers Vine , Assistant Secretary , were in attendance . Resolutions of condolence with the family of the late Earl

of Carnarvon , a Trustee and member of the governing body , were unanimously passed on the motion of H . R . H . the President , seconded by Lord Herschell . The Duke of Fife was appointed a Trustee in the room of the late Earl of Carnarvon . Considerable routine business in connection with the building operations was transacted .

Miss Ada Lincoln has replaced Miss d Arville in the cast of " Marjorie " at the Prince of Wales , and Mrs . Leston has taken Miss Carlotta Leclercq ' s place in " Dr . Bill " at the Avenue . On and after the 1 st of August Miss Lilian Hingston will play Miss Robin's part in " Dr . Bill . " Miss Hingston , by the way , has just received from Mr . Alfred

Calmour a handsome and elegant gold brooch , formed out of the word " Cyprissa" —the role in Mr . Calmour's "Cyrene , " which Miss Hingston filled so successfully at such short notice . Mr . Calmour , meanwhile , is hard at work on the foundations of a new poetical play , and it is understood that he is also collaborating with Mr . John Lart in a prose drama of strong interest .

In the August number of the Theatre Mr . B . W . Findon will discuss "The Amateur Club as a Stepping-stone to the Stage . " He will propose the formation of a grand Central Club , open alike to professionals and amateurs , to which local amateur clubs might affiliate themselves . They , as well as the Central , would send delegates to an annual

council , of which the London managers would be members ex-ofjicio . Representatives of this council would attend performances by the affiliated clubs to witness and report upon the efforts of the players . Elocution , fencing , and other classes would be formed in connection with the Central Club , which would also promote four representations annually , under the direction of a qualified stage manager .