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Summer Festival Of The Lodge Of Fidelitty, No. 3.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE LODGE OF FIDELITTY , No . 3 .
Again we have the pleasure of narrating the annual excursion of the members anel friends of the Lodge of Fidelity , and , long as this lodge has been established , as shown by its noble order of precedence in the Masonic list , we will venture to asseit , at the outset , that the day has never
been surpassed either in the brilliancy of the gathering , the beauty that adorned it , or the pleasure which attended it in its train . The festival was , indeed , not only worthy of the lodge which organised it , but also of the city in which the renowned Dick Whittington was chief magistrate . The enjoyment of all , too , was no doubt enhanced by the weather which prevailed . It was almost
disappointingly fine , for , early in the morning and up to eleven o ' clock threatening clouds swept through the murky horizon , and at that hour one could only hope against hope that the weather god would be propitious . So much of the success of such a fete—an ai fresco entertainmentdepends on the kind of weather that prevails that it is almost absolutely essential that a fine elay should be a
factor to ensure a satisfactory result ; and though we did not see " the sun spring elanring through the gates of day , " shedding a stream of glory all around , still we had at intervals a gleam of his ethereal splendours , lighting up the gay landscapes , and " hurling his bright beams o ' er the proud hills , " as we slowly pursued our way over the once sweet and " silvery Thames , " endeared to us by
the memories of the past . ' Punctual as lovers to the moment sworn , " we " hove anchor " at Kew Bridge at twelve o ' clock , and the famed " Maria Wood " never bore a lovelier burden or a more hopeful band . Onwards , aided by the tide , and harnessed to half-a-dozen proud iteeds , flew our gallant barque , as if proud of its charge . The watchful pilot stood at the
helm—all eye , all ear , while his satellites stood attentive to his call . As we leave the old bridge the strains of music burst upon our senses , and the call to the dance is eagerly respondeel to by maiden fair anil gay cavalier , who " exhibit that sense of the graceful which is one of the higher faculties of our nature . " Well might an
admirer of the " fair " ( and who is net ?) muse with Suck ling , " Her feet beneath her petticoat , Like little mice , stole in and out , As it they feared the light ; And oh ! the dances such a way No sun upon an Eastern day
Is half so fair a sight . " Faithful to the traditions of the past , the band ( Edward's military ) as we approached Richmond struck up the favorite ballad of " The Lass of Richmond Hill , " a compliment not unnoticeel nor unappreciated by the spectators on the banks . " With stately step , and slow " we continue our journey till we reach Pope ' s Cottage , at Twickenham
opposite which we cast anchor and moor for dinner . A splendid repast is served , after which a few toasts are given . It would be impossible amongs * any company of Englishmen with the slightest pretensions to loyalty , particularly amongst an assembly of gentlemen so chivalrously leiya as are all Freemasons , to omit rendering due honour tel
the throne of these realms . " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen" was , therefore , most appropriately proposed by the W . M . of the loelge , Bro . George Cordwell , the Chairman of the dinner , who also , in happy terms , gave "The Health of the Prince of Wales , " alluding to the Prince ' s elevotion to all questions calculated to advance the principles of Freemasonry , and to the love anel respect
entertained by every member of the Craft towards not only His Royal Highness , but to every member of the Royal family . The toasts elicited the warmest greetings , anel were followed by the singingof the National Anthem , first as a solo by a lady volunteer , who sang it in capital style , anel subsequently by the whole company in chotus . Bro . Dearsley , P . M ., next proposed " The Lorlcre of
Fidelity , " coupled with the name of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Cordwell , and feelingly alluding to the many years of uninterrupted friendship that had subsisted between them . He congratulated ^ the Worshipful Master on the numerous array of beauty and worth which graced the annual excursion of the lodge on the present occasion , and naively intimated that the W . M ., though a
widower , was far from being in the " sere and yellow leaf . " Reciprocal compliments were paid by the Chairman to his old friend , Bro . Dearsley , and reference was maele to the long friendship—upwards of twenty yearswhich had prevailcel between them . The W . M . also assured his Masonic brethren that he should never fail in his inttrest to the loelge , nor in his endeavours to promote
the interests of the Craft . Allueling to Bro . Dearsley ' s compliment to the ladies , the Chairman gallantly remarked that he felt that the present company was worthy of the Lodge of Fidelity , but a prince might be flattered with having such a galaxy ot beauty around him . Only one other toast was proposed , that of " The Ladies , " which was given by the Chairman and duly acknowledged .
Dancing was then resumed , and the barge left her moorings at Twickenham at five o ' clock . The return journey was devoted to the " poesy of corporeal motion " with the same vigour as the onward journey hael been , and Kew Bridge was rcacheel once more , after a couple of hours spent in the most cxhiliratory manner , conscious only of the flight of time by its loss . Here we remained
for upwarels of an hour , anchored in mid-stream , and still pursuing the same ; pleasumblc occupation which had engrossed our attention throughout the day , and durirg which there was no sign of abatement , nor the least flagging inthe general harmony which prevailed throughout . " The thousand hopes , " indeed , with which we had sallicel forth , " unspeakable for brightness , " had been more than realised , and none coulel have for one moment
Summer Festival Of The Lodge Of Fidelitty, No. 3.
regretteel having determined in the first blush of morning to run the risk of the frowning weather which seemed as if it would destroy all the hopes which had been formed . We must not conclude our account of this happy day ' s meeting without acknowledging the assiduity and polite attentions of Bro . J . W . Squire , who ably occupied the important post of M . C ., nor of the willing services of other
members of the lodge , all of whom were unremitting in their efforts to make the day , that which it proved to be , a crowning success to all , and not merely that , but one of those enduring monuments of pleasure which can never I ass away whilst any of those who participated in it shall continue to enjoy this " pleasing , anxious state of being . " The company present was larger this year than it was
in 1876 or in 1877 . In the first-named year it numbered 105 ; in 1877 , no ; and on Thursday last , 120 ; whilst it was known that several others were absent on this occasion on account of the threatening aspect of the weather , so that , as the pleasing gatherings are becoming decidedly more appreciated every year , we may hope , in 1879 , to see a still more numerous assembly than any
preceding year has witnessed . Amongst the company we noticed the W . M . of the Lodge of Fielelity , Bro . Cordwell , Bros . H . Dearsley , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Squire , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Squire , M . C . ; Macnamara and Miss Macnamara , A . Yates and wife , Savaffer and
wife , Medcalf and wife , H . West and wife , Mr . and Mrs , Barnes , Bros . Iron and wife , B . Hart and Miss Hart , Mr . Ladbrook , Mr . J . Larkin and wife , Miss R . Scoones , Bro . C Saunders , Lodge of Economy , Miss L . Sydney , Miss Oliver Fardell , Mr . and Miss Radcliffe ( Virginia Water ) , and others .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Masons Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASONS OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The R . W . Prov . Grand Master eif the above Province , the Rev . Bro . G . R . Portal , M . A ., with his officers , honoured the Aldershot Mark Lodge , No . 54 , by holding their annual meeting at the Assembly Rooms , Aldershot , on
Wednesday , 10 th July , 187 S . The lodge was close tiled at 2 . 30 p . m ., when there were present : —The R . W . and Rev . Bro . G . R . Portal , M . A ., in the chair ; V . W . Bro . W . Hickman , D . Prov . G . M . ; V . W . and Rev . Bro . Johnson , No . 17 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; V . W . Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , Prov . G . Sec ; W . Bro . R . Eve . No . 54 , Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Bro . Groves , No . 17 , Prov . G .
J . W . ; W . Bro . Harrison , No . 62 , Prov . G . D . ; W . Bro . Osborne , No . 17 , Prov . G . D . ; W . Bro . Payne , No . 2 , Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Bro . T . J . Pulley , No . 54 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Bros . Hacker , Gold , Adnett , Douglas , Bcnham , Nichols , Westall , Dormor , Bruce , Ellis , White , and others of Lodge 54 , After the orelinary business of the lodge , the R . W ,
Prov . G . Master invested his officers for the ensuing twelve months as follows : —Bros . Hickman , D . Prov . G . M . ; Everard , No . 17 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Henry Hacker , No . 54 , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . Johnson , No . 17 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; j Lillywhite , No . 1 7 , Prov . Granel Treas . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , No . 6 3 , Prov . G . Sec . ; Thos . Benham , No . 54 , Prov . S . G . D . ; Osborne , No . 17 , Prov . J . G . D . ; Douglas , No . 54
Prov . G . M . O . ; Payne , No . 2 , Prov . G . S . O . ; Hairison , No . 62 , Prov . G . J . O . ; Cole , No . 54 , Prov . G . I . of W . ; McKenzie , No . 54 , Prov . G . A . Dir . of Cers . ; Askham , No . 54 , Prov . G . I . G . The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge being over , it was closed in due form after solemn prayer . The brethren then retired to an excellent banquet , which
was provided at the Wellington Hotel , and served in the recherche style for which that hotel is noted . After the usual loyal toasts had been proposesd anel elrank with the enthusiasm which characterises Freemasons , the Prov . Granel Master expressed the great satisfaction he experienced in complimenting the Masters and Wardens and members of the Aldershot Lodge upon
having maele during the past two years greater progress than any other lodge in the province . The Prov . Grand Master then proposed " The Health of the Provincial Officers , " which was responded to by W . Bro . Hickman and Bro . Eve , who stated that it afforded the brethren of the Aldershot Lodge much pleasure in having the honour to entertain the members of the
Provincial Grand Lodge , and still more to hear the complimentary terms in which the R . W . Prov . Granel Master had been pleased to speak of their efforts to promote the best interests of Freemasonry in this district , anel that he might depend that what hael been done in the past was an earnest of zeal in the future . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master then proposed " The
Health of the Master , Wardens , and Members of the Aldershot Loelge . " Bro . Hacker , in the absence of the W . M ., responded , and thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the honour done the loelge in appointing Aldershot for the meeting this year , anil also in selecting members of that loelge for his officers * After some excellent songs by Bros . Eve , Adnett , White , and Hacker , the brethren left at an early hour .
The Grand Lodge Of Scotland And The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND AND THE GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .
The following has been sent us from Quebec , which we publish , of course , with all reserve : — PllOCI . AMATION . To all brethren in obedience to the M . W . the Granel
Lodge of Quebec Ancient , Free ' , and Accepted Masons . Whereas , the Granel Lodge of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of Scotland has granted wanants to form two lodges of Masons at Montreal , in the province of Quebec , one to be called " King-Solomon , No . C 22 , " and the other " Argyle , No . 625 . " And
The Grand Lodge Of Scotland And The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
Whereas , it has been officially announced that the said lodges are to be erected , constituted , and consecrated by virtue of such warrants , and their officers to be installed on the twenty-fourth day of June , instant . And Wherea :, by such action , the Grand Lodge of Scotland has unjustifiably and unlawfully invaded the territory and jurisdiction of " The Grand Lodge of Quebec Ancient
Free , and Accepted Masons , " - in violation of the laws and traditions of the fraternity affecting the establishment and sovereignty of Grand Lodges , and in a manner calculated to interfere most seriously with the welfare and harmony of the Craft in the said Province . And
W hereas , such action on the part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland has occurred after unconditional recognition by her of the Grand Lodge of Quebec ., as having and exercising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in-said Province , which recognition she subsequently withdrew without just or lawful causp .
Be it therefore known unto you all , that in vindication of the sovereignty of "The Grand Lodge of Quebec Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " and of the inherent rights and prerogatives of our ancient , honourable , and loyal fraternity , and in justice to all those Grand Lodges whose recognition has been extended to her;—I therefore , in virtue of the authority vested in me as Grand Master of "The
Grand Lodge of Quebec Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " declare and proclaim that the action of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in granting said two wanants , was and is unfraternal and unconstitutional ; that said warrants are irregular and illegal ; that the lodges to be formed thereunder will be irregular and illegal lodges ; that all Masons named in said warrants are now , and all persons becoming
members of said lodges will be , irregular Masons ; and I hereby further declare and proclaim all Masonic intercourse to be suspended , and to cease between this Grand Lodge , its subordinate lodges , and all brethren in obedience thereto , and the G . L . of Scotland , and all loelges and brethren in obedience thereto ; and all brethren of the G . L . of Quebec are hereby commanded to hold no Masonic
intercourse with any brother in obedience to the said G . L . ot Scotlanel , as far as ancient Craft Masonry is concerned ; and this edict shall be and remain in full force and effect until revoked by the Grand Master or the Grand Loelge of Quebec;—and it is hereby further ordered that due proclamation of this edict be made to all brethren in obedience to this Grand Lodge , of all which they will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly ; and
also that the same be communicated to all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world . Witness my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , at Montreal , Province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada , this 21 st day of June , A . L . 5 878 . MELBOURNE M . TAIT , Grand Master . J H . ISAACSON , Grand Sec G . L . of Q
The Visit Of Our Royal Grand Master And The Princess Of Wales To The London Hospital.
THE VISIT OF OUR ROYAL GRAND MASTER AND THE PRINCESS OF WALES TO THE LONDON HOSPITAL .
The following graphic account from the Times of Tuesday of the visit of our Royal Grand Master and his amiable and gentle consort to the London Hospital on Monday , July 22 nd , ( the Prince only having arrived frcm Paris
early on Monday morning ) , will be read with pleasure by our numerous readers . No words of ours can enhance the touching simplicity of the little tale nor of the kindness and warmheartedness of the Royal visitors . The Prince and Princess proceeded from the Committeeroom to the Buxton ward in the Alexandra wing , where there arc 20 little cots for children seven years old and
under . The warel was decked with flowers , and the children were amusing themselves with toys . The Prince and Princess went straight to the cot which had been occupied by Katie Ambler , the little girl to whom a few words of the Queen , on her memorable visit , seemed to bring speeely recovery . A child two years old , suffering from dropsy , lies there now , and next to it a sick baby of five months .
The distinguished visitors made many minute inquiries about the patients in the several wards . Mr . Hutchinson , the surgeon , and tile Sisters who direct the nursing ( there are 27 head nurses , 127 under-nurses and probationers , as well as 70 male and female servants in the hospital ) , were continually called upon to give them practical information . In the Gloucester ' accident ward , which was visited after the
Alexandra wing , there are 64 beds for men and boys suffering from the effect of accidents . William Henry , Duke of Gloucester , was president of the hospital from 1767 to 1805 , and was succeeded in 1805 by ** illiatn Frederick , Duke of Gloucester . The Albert ward is one of this group . It was named in 1842 after the late Prince Consort . Here a dock labourer , who broke both arms in falling
down a ship s hold , men with compound fractures of the leg , & c , anel with their legs in cradles , were typical cases . Much sympathy was expressed with the dock labourer ( Robert Thorn ) by both Prince and Princess . In the Cambridge ward , named in 1842 after the late Duke , lay a railway porter , Frederick Lobb , whose arm had been amputated . He was shutting the door of a railway
carriage , when he stumbled over a parcel on the platform , and his arm went down between carriage and platform . In one of these wards was a man whose head had been lacerated and was bandaged , but he pushed the bandage off his eyes to see the Prince and Princess , and was eager afterwards to tell how the Prince stopped and a ; ked
how he was . Opposite him was an engineer , on whom an iron shaft fell as he was working in a cellar , who was equally anxious to speak of the notice of the Princess . The next man could repeat her exact words , " I see you are getting better ; you are up ; " but others reported her speeches with the freedom with which Dr . Johnson would
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Summer Festival Of The Lodge Of Fidelitty, No. 3.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE LODGE OF FIDELITTY , No . 3 .
Again we have the pleasure of narrating the annual excursion of the members anel friends of the Lodge of Fidelity , and , long as this lodge has been established , as shown by its noble order of precedence in the Masonic list , we will venture to asseit , at the outset , that the day has never
been surpassed either in the brilliancy of the gathering , the beauty that adorned it , or the pleasure which attended it in its train . The festival was , indeed , not only worthy of the lodge which organised it , but also of the city in which the renowned Dick Whittington was chief magistrate . The enjoyment of all , too , was no doubt enhanced by the weather which prevailed . It was almost
disappointingly fine , for , early in the morning and up to eleven o ' clock threatening clouds swept through the murky horizon , and at that hour one could only hope against hope that the weather god would be propitious . So much of the success of such a fete—an ai fresco entertainmentdepends on the kind of weather that prevails that it is almost absolutely essential that a fine elay should be a
factor to ensure a satisfactory result ; and though we did not see " the sun spring elanring through the gates of day , " shedding a stream of glory all around , still we had at intervals a gleam of his ethereal splendours , lighting up the gay landscapes , and " hurling his bright beams o ' er the proud hills , " as we slowly pursued our way over the once sweet and " silvery Thames , " endeared to us by
the memories of the past . ' Punctual as lovers to the moment sworn , " we " hove anchor " at Kew Bridge at twelve o ' clock , and the famed " Maria Wood " never bore a lovelier burden or a more hopeful band . Onwards , aided by the tide , and harnessed to half-a-dozen proud iteeds , flew our gallant barque , as if proud of its charge . The watchful pilot stood at the
helm—all eye , all ear , while his satellites stood attentive to his call . As we leave the old bridge the strains of music burst upon our senses , and the call to the dance is eagerly respondeel to by maiden fair anil gay cavalier , who " exhibit that sense of the graceful which is one of the higher faculties of our nature . " Well might an
admirer of the " fair " ( and who is net ?) muse with Suck ling , " Her feet beneath her petticoat , Like little mice , stole in and out , As it they feared the light ; And oh ! the dances such a way No sun upon an Eastern day
Is half so fair a sight . " Faithful to the traditions of the past , the band ( Edward's military ) as we approached Richmond struck up the favorite ballad of " The Lass of Richmond Hill , " a compliment not unnoticeel nor unappreciated by the spectators on the banks . " With stately step , and slow " we continue our journey till we reach Pope ' s Cottage , at Twickenham
opposite which we cast anchor and moor for dinner . A splendid repast is served , after which a few toasts are given . It would be impossible amongs * any company of Englishmen with the slightest pretensions to loyalty , particularly amongst an assembly of gentlemen so chivalrously leiya as are all Freemasons , to omit rendering due honour tel
the throne of these realms . " The Health of Her Majesty the Queen" was , therefore , most appropriately proposed by the W . M . of the loelge , Bro . George Cordwell , the Chairman of the dinner , who also , in happy terms , gave "The Health of the Prince of Wales , " alluding to the Prince ' s elevotion to all questions calculated to advance the principles of Freemasonry , and to the love anel respect
entertained by every member of the Craft towards not only His Royal Highness , but to every member of the Royal family . The toasts elicited the warmest greetings , anel were followed by the singingof the National Anthem , first as a solo by a lady volunteer , who sang it in capital style , anel subsequently by the whole company in chotus . Bro . Dearsley , P . M ., next proposed " The Lorlcre of
Fidelity , " coupled with the name of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Cordwell , and feelingly alluding to the many years of uninterrupted friendship that had subsisted between them . He congratulated ^ the Worshipful Master on the numerous array of beauty and worth which graced the annual excursion of the lodge on the present occasion , and naively intimated that the W . M ., though a
widower , was far from being in the " sere and yellow leaf . " Reciprocal compliments were paid by the Chairman to his old friend , Bro . Dearsley , and reference was maele to the long friendship—upwards of twenty yearswhich had prevailcel between them . The W . M . also assured his Masonic brethren that he should never fail in his inttrest to the loelge , nor in his endeavours to promote
the interests of the Craft . Allueling to Bro . Dearsley ' s compliment to the ladies , the Chairman gallantly remarked that he felt that the present company was worthy of the Lodge of Fidelity , but a prince might be flattered with having such a galaxy ot beauty around him . Only one other toast was proposed , that of " The Ladies , " which was given by the Chairman and duly acknowledged .
Dancing was then resumed , and the barge left her moorings at Twickenham at five o ' clock . The return journey was devoted to the " poesy of corporeal motion " with the same vigour as the onward journey hael been , and Kew Bridge was rcacheel once more , after a couple of hours spent in the most cxhiliratory manner , conscious only of the flight of time by its loss . Here we remained
for upwarels of an hour , anchored in mid-stream , and still pursuing the same ; pleasumblc occupation which had engrossed our attention throughout the day , and durirg which there was no sign of abatement , nor the least flagging inthe general harmony which prevailed throughout . " The thousand hopes , " indeed , with which we had sallicel forth , " unspeakable for brightness , " had been more than realised , and none coulel have for one moment
Summer Festival Of The Lodge Of Fidelitty, No. 3.
regretteel having determined in the first blush of morning to run the risk of the frowning weather which seemed as if it would destroy all the hopes which had been formed . We must not conclude our account of this happy day ' s meeting without acknowledging the assiduity and polite attentions of Bro . J . W . Squire , who ably occupied the important post of M . C ., nor of the willing services of other
members of the lodge , all of whom were unremitting in their efforts to make the day , that which it proved to be , a crowning success to all , and not merely that , but one of those enduring monuments of pleasure which can never I ass away whilst any of those who participated in it shall continue to enjoy this " pleasing , anxious state of being . " The company present was larger this year than it was
in 1876 or in 1877 . In the first-named year it numbered 105 ; in 1877 , no ; and on Thursday last , 120 ; whilst it was known that several others were absent on this occasion on account of the threatening aspect of the weather , so that , as the pleasing gatherings are becoming decidedly more appreciated every year , we may hope , in 1879 , to see a still more numerous assembly than any
preceding year has witnessed . Amongst the company we noticed the W . M . of the Lodge of Fielelity , Bro . Cordwell , Bros . H . Dearsley , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Squire , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Squire , M . C . ; Macnamara and Miss Macnamara , A . Yates and wife , Savaffer and
wife , Medcalf and wife , H . West and wife , Mr . and Mrs , Barnes , Bros . Iron and wife , B . Hart and Miss Hart , Mr . Ladbrook , Mr . J . Larkin and wife , Miss R . Scoones , Bro . C Saunders , Lodge of Economy , Miss L . Sydney , Miss Oliver Fardell , Mr . and Miss Radcliffe ( Virginia Water ) , and others .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Mark Masons Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASONS OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .
The R . W . Prov . Grand Master eif the above Province , the Rev . Bro . G . R . Portal , M . A ., with his officers , honoured the Aldershot Mark Lodge , No . 54 , by holding their annual meeting at the Assembly Rooms , Aldershot , on
Wednesday , 10 th July , 187 S . The lodge was close tiled at 2 . 30 p . m ., when there were present : —The R . W . and Rev . Bro . G . R . Portal , M . A ., in the chair ; V . W . Bro . W . Hickman , D . Prov . G . M . ; V . W . and Rev . Bro . Johnson , No . 17 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; V . W . Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , Prov . G . Sec ; W . Bro . R . Eve . No . 54 , Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Bro . Groves , No . 17 , Prov . G .
J . W . ; W . Bro . Harrison , No . 62 , Prov . G . D . ; W . Bro . Osborne , No . 17 , Prov . G . D . ; W . Bro . Payne , No . 2 , Prov . G . S . B . ; W . Bro . T . J . Pulley , No . 54 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Bros . Hacker , Gold , Adnett , Douglas , Bcnham , Nichols , Westall , Dormor , Bruce , Ellis , White , and others of Lodge 54 , After the orelinary business of the lodge , the R . W ,
Prov . G . Master invested his officers for the ensuing twelve months as follows : —Bros . Hickman , D . Prov . G . M . ; Everard , No . 17 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Henry Hacker , No . 54 , Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . Johnson , No . 17 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; j Lillywhite , No . 1 7 , Prov . Granel Treas . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , No . 6 3 , Prov . G . Sec . ; Thos . Benham , No . 54 , Prov . S . G . D . ; Osborne , No . 17 , Prov . J . G . D . ; Douglas , No . 54
Prov . G . M . O . ; Payne , No . 2 , Prov . G . S . O . ; Hairison , No . 62 , Prov . G . J . O . ; Cole , No . 54 , Prov . G . I . of W . ; McKenzie , No . 54 , Prov . G . A . Dir . of Cers . ; Askham , No . 54 , Prov . G . I . G . The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge being over , it was closed in due form after solemn prayer . The brethren then retired to an excellent banquet , which
was provided at the Wellington Hotel , and served in the recherche style for which that hotel is noted . After the usual loyal toasts had been proposesd anel elrank with the enthusiasm which characterises Freemasons , the Prov . Granel Master expressed the great satisfaction he experienced in complimenting the Masters and Wardens and members of the Aldershot Lodge upon
having maele during the past two years greater progress than any other lodge in the province . The Prov . Grand Master then proposed " The Health of the Provincial Officers , " which was responded to by W . Bro . Hickman and Bro . Eve , who stated that it afforded the brethren of the Aldershot Lodge much pleasure in having the honour to entertain the members of the
Provincial Grand Lodge , and still more to hear the complimentary terms in which the R . W . Prov . Granel Master had been pleased to speak of their efforts to promote the best interests of Freemasonry in this district , anel that he might depend that what hael been done in the past was an earnest of zeal in the future . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master then proposed " The
Health of the Master , Wardens , and Members of the Aldershot Loelge . " Bro . Hacker , in the absence of the W . M ., responded , and thanked the Provincial Grand Master for the honour done the loelge in appointing Aldershot for the meeting this year , anil also in selecting members of that loelge for his officers * After some excellent songs by Bros . Eve , Adnett , White , and Hacker , the brethren left at an early hour .
The Grand Lodge Of Scotland And The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND AND THE GRAND LODGE OF QUEBEC .
The following has been sent us from Quebec , which we publish , of course , with all reserve : — PllOCI . AMATION . To all brethren in obedience to the M . W . the Granel
Lodge of Quebec Ancient , Free ' , and Accepted Masons . Whereas , the Granel Lodge of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of Scotland has granted wanants to form two lodges of Masons at Montreal , in the province of Quebec , one to be called " King-Solomon , No . C 22 , " and the other " Argyle , No . 625 . " And
The Grand Lodge Of Scotland And The Grand Lodge Of Quebec.
Whereas , it has been officially announced that the said lodges are to be erected , constituted , and consecrated by virtue of such warrants , and their officers to be installed on the twenty-fourth day of June , instant . And Wherea :, by such action , the Grand Lodge of Scotland has unjustifiably and unlawfully invaded the territory and jurisdiction of " The Grand Lodge of Quebec Ancient
Free , and Accepted Masons , " - in violation of the laws and traditions of the fraternity affecting the establishment and sovereignty of Grand Lodges , and in a manner calculated to interfere most seriously with the welfare and harmony of the Craft in the said Province . And
W hereas , such action on the part of the Grand Lodge of Scotland has occurred after unconditional recognition by her of the Grand Lodge of Quebec ., as having and exercising supreme Masonic jurisdiction in-said Province , which recognition she subsequently withdrew without just or lawful causp .
Be it therefore known unto you all , that in vindication of the sovereignty of "The Grand Lodge of Quebec Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " and of the inherent rights and prerogatives of our ancient , honourable , and loyal fraternity , and in justice to all those Grand Lodges whose recognition has been extended to her;—I therefore , in virtue of the authority vested in me as Grand Master of "The
Grand Lodge of Quebec Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , " declare and proclaim that the action of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , in granting said two wanants , was and is unfraternal and unconstitutional ; that said warrants are irregular and illegal ; that the lodges to be formed thereunder will be irregular and illegal lodges ; that all Masons named in said warrants are now , and all persons becoming
members of said lodges will be , irregular Masons ; and I hereby further declare and proclaim all Masonic intercourse to be suspended , and to cease between this Grand Lodge , its subordinate lodges , and all brethren in obedience thereto , and the G . L . of Scotland , and all loelges and brethren in obedience thereto ; and all brethren of the G . L . of Quebec are hereby commanded to hold no Masonic
intercourse with any brother in obedience to the said G . L . ot Scotlanel , as far as ancient Craft Masonry is concerned ; and this edict shall be and remain in full force and effect until revoked by the Grand Master or the Grand Loelge of Quebec;—and it is hereby further ordered that due proclamation of this edict be made to all brethren in obedience to this Grand Lodge , of all which they will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly ; and
also that the same be communicated to all regular Grand Lodges throughout the world . Witness my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , at Montreal , Province of Quebec , Dominion of Canada , this 21 st day of June , A . L . 5 878 . MELBOURNE M . TAIT , Grand Master . J H . ISAACSON , Grand Sec G . L . of Q
The Visit Of Our Royal Grand Master And The Princess Of Wales To The London Hospital.
THE VISIT OF OUR ROYAL GRAND MASTER AND THE PRINCESS OF WALES TO THE LONDON HOSPITAL .
The following graphic account from the Times of Tuesday of the visit of our Royal Grand Master and his amiable and gentle consort to the London Hospital on Monday , July 22 nd , ( the Prince only having arrived frcm Paris
early on Monday morning ) , will be read with pleasure by our numerous readers . No words of ours can enhance the touching simplicity of the little tale nor of the kindness and warmheartedness of the Royal visitors . The Prince and Princess proceeded from the Committeeroom to the Buxton ward in the Alexandra wing , where there arc 20 little cots for children seven years old and
under . The warel was decked with flowers , and the children were amusing themselves with toys . The Prince and Princess went straight to the cot which had been occupied by Katie Ambler , the little girl to whom a few words of the Queen , on her memorable visit , seemed to bring speeely recovery . A child two years old , suffering from dropsy , lies there now , and next to it a sick baby of five months .
The distinguished visitors made many minute inquiries about the patients in the several wards . Mr . Hutchinson , the surgeon , and tile Sisters who direct the nursing ( there are 27 head nurses , 127 under-nurses and probationers , as well as 70 male and female servants in the hospital ) , were continually called upon to give them practical information . In the Gloucester ' accident ward , which was visited after the
Alexandra wing , there are 64 beds for men and boys suffering from the effect of accidents . William Henry , Duke of Gloucester , was president of the hospital from 1767 to 1805 , and was succeeded in 1805 by ** illiatn Frederick , Duke of Gloucester . The Albert ward is one of this group . It was named in 1842 after the late Prince Consort . Here a dock labourer , who broke both arms in falling
down a ship s hold , men with compound fractures of the leg , & c , anel with their legs in cradles , were typical cases . Much sympathy was expressed with the dock labourer ( Robert Thorn ) by both Prince and Princess . In the Cambridge ward , named in 1842 after the late Duke , lay a railway porter , Frederick Lobb , whose arm had been amputated . He was shutting the door of a railway
carriage , when he stumbled over a parcel on the platform , and his arm went down between carriage and platform . In one of these wards was a man whose head had been lacerated and was bandaged , but he pushed the bandage off his eyes to see the Prince and Princess , and was eager afterwards to tell how the Prince stopped and a ; ked
how he was . Opposite him was an engineer , on whom an iron shaft fell as he was working in a cellar , who was equally anxious to speak of the notice of the Princess . The next man could repeat her exact words , " I see you are getting better ; you are up ; " but others reported her speeches with the freedom with which Dr . Johnson would