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District Grand Lodge Of Malta.
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF MALTA .
The half-yearly meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , La Valetta . There were present the W . Bro . A . M . Broadley , D . D . G . M ., on the throne , also W . Bros . Thomas Fellowes Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , H . B . M . Agent and Consul General for the Regency of Tunis ; Rotherham , D . G . S . W . ; Coffey , D . G . J . W . ;
Biechelmann , P . D . G . J . W . ; Bro . Walker , D . G . Chaplain ( acting ); W . Bios . Dahu , D . G . Registrar ; Read ; Bros . Starkey , D . G . Sec . ; Jones , D . G . S . D . ; Crabtree , D . G . J . D . ; Ewing , D . G . Organist ( acting ); Blake , D . G . Supt . of Vf . ; Mortimer , D . G . Sword Bearer ; King , Stanley , Cummings , and Miller , D . G . Stewards ; several other D . G . L . Officer ^ , and numerous brethren from the lodges
in the island , as well as many from lodges working under the Irish and Scottish Constitutions , rendering this one of the most numerously attended meetings of District Grand Lodge that has hitherto been held in this island . District Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the Dir . of Cer . called upon all present to salute with the grand honours the D . D . G . M ., Bio . Broadley , and , in
obedience to the ? call of the same officer , all the brethren present saluted in like manner their illustrious visitor , W . Bro . T . F . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , & c . The D . D . G . M . ihen called upon the D . G . Secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting of District Grand Lodge , held 10 th April last , as well as the minutes of the Board of General Purposes , held 15 th inst ., both of which were confirmed in the usual manner .
The D . D . G . M . then referred in congratulatory terms to the presence in District Grand Lodge of an illustrious visitor , W . Bro . T . F . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , on his way from Smyrna to take up the appointment of H . B . M . Agent and Consul General for the Regency of Tunis , dwelling upon the important service he had rendered in years past to Freemasonry as VV . M . nf the
Bulwer Lodge , No . 1068 , at Cairo , and under Halim Pasha , uncle of the ex-Khedive of Egypt , as D . D . G . M . for that country . The D . D . G . M . had much pleasure in announcing that an address to W . Bro . Reade had been prepared and signed by the principal officers of District Grand Lodge , which he called upon the D . G . Secretary to read . This having been done , the address was presented hy
the Dir . of Cer . to W . Bro . Reade , who expressed his deep appreciation of the kind reception he had met with , and the pleasure he felt on being present on this occasion , his gratitude for the cordial address just presented to him , and assured all present that he would spare no efforts in co-nperating with the D . D . G . M ., W . Bro . Broadley , to promote the welfare of the Craft in
this district , and of the lodges at Tunis and the Golctta 111 particular . The D . D . G . M . then addressed the meeting , regretting his inability to discharge as hc would wish the duties that devolved upon him in the absence of the D . G . M ., R . W . Bro . Kingston , now in England , and to whom he had caused a telegram to be sent containing thc fraternal
greetings of all present assembled in D . G . L . on this occasion . Hc referred to the general prosperity of the Craft in this district , to each of the new lodges recently formed at Tunis , and to the illustrious visitor , W . Bro . Reade . Referring to a circular issued by him in June last , he warned all the brethren in most emphatic terms to exercise the greatest care when any foreign brother presented himself
for admission to their lodges , and to co-operate with their ruler , the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . Kingston , ami himself to maintain and uphold the great repulation this island has attained to as a stronghold of Freemasonry . Referring to the Ancient Carthage and William Kingston Lodges at
Tunis , he called upon the D . G . Secretary to read the telegrams received from them that evening containing the fraternal greetings of all present . Letters of apology for being unable to attend this meeting from W . Bro . Chevr . E . Rosenbusch , P . D . D . G . M ., and Bro . F . O . Rowlinson , were also read .
The acting Chaplain having offered up prayer , the D . D . G . M . closed D . G . L ., and all present at-journed tn the refrejhment-room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them , in thc course of which , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given and duly honoured , that of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of W . Bro . T . F . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , & c , & o , as well as the visiting Irish and Scotch brethren , was proposed by
the D . D . G . M ., and received with enthusiasm . W . Bro . Reade , in reply , confirmed , with many kindly expressions of regard and appreciation of the hearty welcome he had met with that evening , his earnest wish to promote the good of Freemasonry in the Regency of Tunis , to which he would shortly proceed . Various other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after passing a very pleasant evening .
Royal Ark Mariners.
Royal Ark Mariners .
MALTA . —Saint Elmo Lodge . —A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , bearing the above name , has been founded at Malta , under the auspices of the Broadley Mark Lodge . The first meeting was held at thc Masonic Hall , Valetta , on the 9 th inst ., when the W . M . M . of the Broadley Lodge , Bro . Lieut . Charles Edward Coffey , R . A ., was
installed as W . C . N , of the new lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , by Bro . Chevr . Edward Rosenbusch , and Bro . Captain Charles John Blake , R . A . Seventeen Mark Masters were afterwards advanced to the Degree of Royal Ark Mariners , from among whom the W . B . N , named the officers of the . lodge for the ensuing year . Lodge was then closed in due and ancient form .
WORDSWORTH ' "f . 'OCA PILLS" thc « uccc » sf , i remedy fnr Sleeplessness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , at , per box . Homtrpathlc Chemist , 6 , Sloane-strect , London .
Royal And Select Masters.
Royal and Select Masters .
GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL . —A meeting of this flourishing Degree was convenetl at thc Masonic Rooms , 2 , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the 10 th instant , when there were present among others Bros . T . C . Walls , R . I . D . M . ; Davison , Grand Treas . * , D . M . Dewar , Asst . Grand Recorder ; H . C . Levander , G . L . ; T . Poore , acting P . C . W . ; Dr . Pearce , G . Lambert , S . Rosenthal . The
minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , Bro . the Honourable W . T . Orde-Powlett , York Mark Lodge , & c , was duly received and admitted to the Degrees of M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M ., the four ceremonies being performed by the R . I . D . M ., ably assisted by Bros . Levander , Poore , and Dewar . Some minor business having been transacted , the council was duly and formally closed , and the brethren adjourned .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . THOMAS DURKINT . Wc record with deep regret the sudden death of our Bro . Thomas Durkin , of Saint Mary ' s-road , Peckham , an old member and a Past Master of the Royal Jubilee Lodge , No . 72 . He retired to rest , apparently in his usual good health , on the evening of Sunday , the 14 th inst ., and early on Monday morning he was found dead in his bed . On
tbe previous Thursday he had presided at the meeting of the Royal Jubilee Chapter , of wnich he was First Principal , and the report of that meeting , held at the Horns , Kennington , appeared in our columns last week . We need hardly say that our brother ' s sudden death has thrown a deep gloom over the lodge and chapter , with both of which he was so intimately connected , and wherein he
was most sincerely respected aud beloved by his brethren and companions . Nor is it in Masonry alone that our brother ' s death will be lamented , but very widely indeed among a large circle of friends . He hatl for many years occupied the highly responsible position of Superintendent of the Bow-street division of poiice , and in the faithful and efficient discharge of his important duties he had found time to cultivate many warm and enduring
friendships . He was widely known in his service , from which he had only recently retired , and his memory will be long preserved and cherished among those whose fnend and brother he had been . His body was interred in Brompton Cemetery on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., and , notwithstanding the necessarily short notice , a large number of his brother Masons and others attended there to testify their respect and affection for their departed friend .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
The consecration of tlie Shepherd ' s Rush Lodge ( No . 1828 ) took place on Monday last , at the Richmond Hotel , Shepherd ' s Bush . The newly-erected Masonic Hall was on Thursday week inaugurated at Portmadoc by a meeting of the Grand Provincial Lodge of North Wales antl
Shropshire , a large number ol the Craft taking part in the proceedings . A meeting of the Holy Palestine Preceptory of the United Religious antl Military Otders t > f the Temple will be held on Wednesday next , the ist prox ., at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , London , \ V ., at 6 . 30 p . m . punctually .
The consecration of the Brixton Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners will tike place this day , at 6 . 30 p . m ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Bro . D . M . Dewar , Asst . G . . Secretary , will be the Consecrating Officer . Brethren ate invited to attend .
The ceremonies of consecration and installation will be rehearsed at the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , on Tuesday , 7 th October , at six o ' clock , by Bro . J . Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , and Sec . R . M . B . I ., at the Moorgate Station Restaurant , Moorgate-st'ett . The
Craft cordially invited . A . cold collation will follow ; tickets to be obtained from the Hon . Stc , Bio . VV . M . Stiles . The Duke of Abercorn arrived in town at the end of the past week from Homburg , accompanied by Lady Georg ' anna Hamilton , Lord and Lady Claud J . Hamilton have also returned from Homburg .
The question of reducing the rate of commission on foreign and colonial money orders is now under the consideration of the Postmaster-General .
It is interesting to note that in February next there will be five Sundays . This fact occurs but three times in a century . Thus , after 1880 , we will have to wait until 1920 btfere the shortest month in the year can again toast of five Sundays . Bro . George F . Fort , the highly esteemed author of the " Farly History and Antiquities of
Freemasonry , " has just returned from Old England , after having successfully accomplished his literary purposes , and delighted with his reception by various eminent English brethren , inclutiing especially Bro < . Woodford and Mackenzie . We never saw Brei . Fort look belter than he did a day or two ago , when he honoured our sanctum with a visit . —The Kcy .. lmie ( Philadelphia ) .
Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Frc ; and Acccptctl Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of ever ) brother . It may be obtainetl for 2 S . at tile office of lhe Freemason , or will be sent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT ]
Masonic And General Tidings.
' WENTWORTH LITTLE MEMORIAL . — The subscription list stands over until next week . The Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 , met at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 25 th inst . The agenda contained a considerable amount of business including the election of W . M ., Treasurer , & c , for the ensuing year . A banquet followed . The report will appear in our next .
WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION . —The annual Court of this Institution will be held at Morecambe on Wednesday next , the ist October , for the purpose of receiving and determining the recommendations of the General Committee on behalf of
ten boys and girls for education and two for advancement . This admirable Institution is doing good work in West Lancashire , and we congratulate the brcthien of that pro vince on its prosperous condition . Lord and Lad y de Tabley have left town for Tabley House , Cheshire , for thc autumn .
The Queen has sent to Madame Cavagnari an expression of deep sympathy with her on thc death of her gallant son , Sir Louis Cavagnari . Sadler ' s Wells Theatre will be opened under the management of Mrs . Bateman on Thursday , October
9 th , when will be produced the successful Scotch drama , " Rob Rov . " The Queen has been pleased to confer on Bro . [ the Earl of Donoughmore , P . G . W ., the honour of Knight Commander of thc Most Distinguished Order of St . Michael and St . George .
St . George s Chapel , Windsor , was re-opened on Sunday last for divine service , after being closed for two months fo- renovation and cleansing , under the supervision of Bro . Sir Albert Woods , Garter King of Arms . The garden laid out by tho Corporation of London in the churchyard of St . Paul's Cathedral , was
formally opened on Monday by the Lortl Mayor , the Dean and Chapter being represented by the Rev . Dr . Stubbs , canon in residence . We regret to announce the death of Mr . Lionel Lawson , one of the principal proprietors ol * Thc Daily Telegraph , which sad event occurred on Saturday morning lasl , at his r : sidence in Brook-street , W . The deceased gentleman was 5 6 years of age .
DISCOVERY OF A NEW PLANET . —The Astronomer Royal announces the discovery by Professor Peters , of Clinton , New York , of a minor planet of the eleventh magnitude , in the R . A . 23 hours 44 minutes -, dec . 10 degcees 5 minutes south , wilh a daily motion 01 seven minutes south .
The Sunday Times states that the tomb of his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , which was erected in Kensal Green Cemetery by the Masonic brotherhood , owing to the very wet weather , is now in a most dilapidated condition , and likely to fall in , the ornamental iron work having given way . Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia's tomb opposite is in the same condition .
Tewkesbury Abbey Church was opened oa Tuesday last , after extensive alterations according to the plans of thc late Sir Gilbert Scott . There was a procession , in which the Mayor and Corporation , the Bishops of Gloucester and Hereford , and thc Archdeacons of Gloucester and Hereford took part . The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Gloucester antl Bristol . Thc
festival of retledicatiou will be continued for eight days . On Sunday last Baron F . de Rothschild had a scve-re fall from his horse while riding with some friends in Cheildington fields . Hc was conieyeti to Leyton Buzzard in the carriage of Mr . Leopold tie Rothsctiild , suffering great pain , and placed under the care of Dr . Lawford .
It was discovered that the Baron's l .-ft arm wis dislocated , antl that hc was otherwise seveily shaken . The dislocation was at once reduced , and the Baron , who passed a comfortable night , is going on well , and was sufficiently recovered to be able to remove to his London house yesterday .
At a meeting of the Court of Aldermen on Tuesday the following resolution was proposed by Mr . Alderman Finnis , seconded by Alderman Sir B . Phillip ? , antl carried unanimously : — " That this Court desires tc express its deep regret that their much esteemed and respected colleague , Sir Francis W . Truscott , should have
been placed in the painful position of meeting an unfounded charge of libel at the Central Criminal Court , originally preferred against him in his absence , and without his knowledge , and congratulates him on the termination of the proceedings , and this Court further expresses its regret tha . the present state of the law permits any man to be placet in such peril . "
Concert At The Girl's School.
CONCERT AT THE GIRL'S SCHOOL .
On Monday evening last a charming concert was given at the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at thc instance of Bro . Joshua Nunn , by his nephew , W . A . Rowland . The brethren who attended were Bros . W . Roebuck , Joshua Nunn , Col . Jas . E . Peters , H . A . Dubois , Thos . Kingston , R . B . Webs * er , F . R . W . Hedi-es . Dr . Hone , and H .
Massey ( Freemason ) , besides whom there were several lanies . The following is the programme of music performed : — Piano Duett , "Symphony , No . 15 , " Miss Goodridge and
Miss Barron ; Song , " Sweethearts , " Mr . A . Kenningham ; Violin Solo , " Atlagio from 9 th Concerto" Mr . Ernest Crook ; Song , "The Lady nf the Lea , " Miss Annie Butterworth ; Piano Duett , " Dion Giovanni , " Lilly Bellamy and Violet Lang ; Piano Solo , " Rondo in E . Flat , " Ethel Hinson ; Song , " Come into the garden , Maud , " Mr . Alfred
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District Grand Lodge Of Malta.
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF MALTA .
The half-yearly meeting was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , La Valetta . There were present the W . Bro . A . M . Broadley , D . D . G . M ., on the throne , also W . Bros . Thomas Fellowes Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , H . B . M . Agent and Consul General for the Regency of Tunis ; Rotherham , D . G . S . W . ; Coffey , D . G . J . W . ;
Biechelmann , P . D . G . J . W . ; Bro . Walker , D . G . Chaplain ( acting ); W . Bios . Dahu , D . G . Registrar ; Read ; Bros . Starkey , D . G . Sec . ; Jones , D . G . S . D . ; Crabtree , D . G . J . D . ; Ewing , D . G . Organist ( acting ); Blake , D . G . Supt . of Vf . ; Mortimer , D . G . Sword Bearer ; King , Stanley , Cummings , and Miller , D . G . Stewards ; several other D . G . L . Officer ^ , and numerous brethren from the lodges
in the island , as well as many from lodges working under the Irish and Scottish Constitutions , rendering this one of the most numerously attended meetings of District Grand Lodge that has hitherto been held in this island . District Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , the Dir . of Cer . called upon all present to salute with the grand honours the D . D . G . M ., Bio . Broadley , and , in
obedience to the ? call of the same officer , all the brethren present saluted in like manner their illustrious visitor , W . Bro . T . F . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , & c . The D . D . G . M . ihen called upon the D . G . Secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting of District Grand Lodge , held 10 th April last , as well as the minutes of the Board of General Purposes , held 15 th inst ., both of which were confirmed in the usual manner .
The D . D . G . M . then referred in congratulatory terms to the presence in District Grand Lodge of an illustrious visitor , W . Bro . T . F . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , on his way from Smyrna to take up the appointment of H . B . M . Agent and Consul General for the Regency of Tunis , dwelling upon the important service he had rendered in years past to Freemasonry as VV . M . nf the
Bulwer Lodge , No . 1068 , at Cairo , and under Halim Pasha , uncle of the ex-Khedive of Egypt , as D . D . G . M . for that country . The D . D . G . M . had much pleasure in announcing that an address to W . Bro . Reade had been prepared and signed by the principal officers of District Grand Lodge , which he called upon the D . G . Secretary to read . This having been done , the address was presented hy
the Dir . of Cer . to W . Bro . Reade , who expressed his deep appreciation of the kind reception he had met with , and the pleasure he felt on being present on this occasion , his gratitude for the cordial address just presented to him , and assured all present that he would spare no efforts in co-nperating with the D . D . G . M ., W . Bro . Broadley , to promote the welfare of the Craft in
this district , and of the lodges at Tunis and the Golctta 111 particular . The D . D . G . M . then addressed the meeting , regretting his inability to discharge as hc would wish the duties that devolved upon him in the absence of the D . G . M ., R . W . Bro . Kingston , now in England , and to whom he had caused a telegram to be sent containing thc fraternal
greetings of all present assembled in D . G . L . on this occasion . Hc referred to the general prosperity of the Craft in this district , to each of the new lodges recently formed at Tunis , and to the illustrious visitor , W . Bro . Reade . Referring to a circular issued by him in June last , he warned all the brethren in most emphatic terms to exercise the greatest care when any foreign brother presented himself
for admission to their lodges , and to co-operate with their ruler , the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . Kingston , ami himself to maintain and uphold the great repulation this island has attained to as a stronghold of Freemasonry . Referring to the Ancient Carthage and William Kingston Lodges at
Tunis , he called upon the D . G . Secretary to read the telegrams received from them that evening containing the fraternal greetings of all present . Letters of apology for being unable to attend this meeting from W . Bro . Chevr . E . Rosenbusch , P . D . D . G . M ., and Bro . F . O . Rowlinson , were also read .
The acting Chaplain having offered up prayer , the D . D . G . M . closed D . G . L ., and all present at-journed tn the refrejhment-room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them , in thc course of which , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given and duly honoured , that of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of W . Bro . T . F . Reade , P . D . D . G . M . for Egypt , & c , & o , as well as the visiting Irish and Scotch brethren , was proposed by
the D . D . G . M ., and received with enthusiasm . W . Bro . Reade , in reply , confirmed , with many kindly expressions of regard and appreciation of the hearty welcome he had met with that evening , his earnest wish to promote the good of Freemasonry in the Regency of Tunis , to which he would shortly proceed . Various other toasts followed , and the brethren separated after passing a very pleasant evening .
Royal Ark Mariners.
Royal Ark Mariners .
MALTA . —Saint Elmo Lodge . —A lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , bearing the above name , has been founded at Malta , under the auspices of the Broadley Mark Lodge . The first meeting was held at thc Masonic Hall , Valetta , on the 9 th inst ., when the W . M . M . of the Broadley Lodge , Bro . Lieut . Charles Edward Coffey , R . A ., was
installed as W . C . N , of the new lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , by Bro . Chevr . Edward Rosenbusch , and Bro . Captain Charles John Blake , R . A . Seventeen Mark Masters were afterwards advanced to the Degree of Royal Ark Mariners , from among whom the W . B . N , named the officers of the . lodge for the ensuing year . Lodge was then closed in due and ancient form .
WORDSWORTH ' "f . 'OCA PILLS" thc « uccc » sf , i remedy fnr Sleeplessness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , at , per box . Homtrpathlc Chemist , 6 , Sloane-strect , London .
Royal And Select Masters.
Royal and Select Masters .
GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL . —A meeting of this flourishing Degree was convenetl at thc Masonic Rooms , 2 , Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the 10 th instant , when there were present among others Bros . T . C . Walls , R . I . D . M . ; Davison , Grand Treas . * , D . M . Dewar , Asst . Grand Recorder ; H . C . Levander , G . L . ; T . Poore , acting P . C . W . ; Dr . Pearce , G . Lambert , S . Rosenthal . The
minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , Bro . the Honourable W . T . Orde-Powlett , York Mark Lodge , & c , was duly received and admitted to the Degrees of M . E . M ., R . M ., S . M ., and S . E . M ., the four ceremonies being performed by the R . I . D . M ., ably assisted by Bros . Levander , Poore , and Dewar . Some minor business having been transacted , the council was duly and formally closed , and the brethren adjourned .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . THOMAS DURKINT . Wc record with deep regret the sudden death of our Bro . Thomas Durkin , of Saint Mary ' s-road , Peckham , an old member and a Past Master of the Royal Jubilee Lodge , No . 72 . He retired to rest , apparently in his usual good health , on the evening of Sunday , the 14 th inst ., and early on Monday morning he was found dead in his bed . On
tbe previous Thursday he had presided at the meeting of the Royal Jubilee Chapter , of wnich he was First Principal , and the report of that meeting , held at the Horns , Kennington , appeared in our columns last week . We need hardly say that our brother ' s sudden death has thrown a deep gloom over the lodge and chapter , with both of which he was so intimately connected , and wherein he
was most sincerely respected aud beloved by his brethren and companions . Nor is it in Masonry alone that our brother ' s death will be lamented , but very widely indeed among a large circle of friends . He hatl for many years occupied the highly responsible position of Superintendent of the Bow-street division of poiice , and in the faithful and efficient discharge of his important duties he had found time to cultivate many warm and enduring
friendships . He was widely known in his service , from which he had only recently retired , and his memory will be long preserved and cherished among those whose fnend and brother he had been . His body was interred in Brompton Cemetery on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., and , notwithstanding the necessarily short notice , a large number of his brother Masons and others attended there to testify their respect and affection for their departed friend .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
The consecration of tlie Shepherd ' s Rush Lodge ( No . 1828 ) took place on Monday last , at the Richmond Hotel , Shepherd ' s Bush . The newly-erected Masonic Hall was on Thursday week inaugurated at Portmadoc by a meeting of the Grand Provincial Lodge of North Wales antl
Shropshire , a large number ol the Craft taking part in the proceedings . A meeting of the Holy Palestine Preceptory of the United Religious antl Military Otders t > f the Temple will be held on Wednesday next , the ist prox ., at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , London , \ V ., at 6 . 30 p . m . punctually .
The consecration of the Brixton Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners will tike place this day , at 6 . 30 p . m ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Bro . D . M . Dewar , Asst . G . . Secretary , will be the Consecrating Officer . Brethren ate invited to attend .
The ceremonies of consecration and installation will be rehearsed at the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , on Tuesday , 7 th October , at six o ' clock , by Bro . J . Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , and Sec . R . M . B . I ., at the Moorgate Station Restaurant , Moorgate-st'ett . The
Craft cordially invited . A . cold collation will follow ; tickets to be obtained from the Hon . Stc , Bio . VV . M . Stiles . The Duke of Abercorn arrived in town at the end of the past week from Homburg , accompanied by Lady Georg ' anna Hamilton , Lord and Lady Claud J . Hamilton have also returned from Homburg .
The question of reducing the rate of commission on foreign and colonial money orders is now under the consideration of the Postmaster-General .
It is interesting to note that in February next there will be five Sundays . This fact occurs but three times in a century . Thus , after 1880 , we will have to wait until 1920 btfere the shortest month in the year can again toast of five Sundays . Bro . George F . Fort , the highly esteemed author of the " Farly History and Antiquities of
Freemasonry , " has just returned from Old England , after having successfully accomplished his literary purposes , and delighted with his reception by various eminent English brethren , inclutiing especially Bro < . Woodford and Mackenzie . We never saw Brei . Fort look belter than he did a day or two ago , when he honoured our sanctum with a visit . —The Kcy .. lmie ( Philadelphia ) .
Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Frc ; and Acccptctl Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of ever ) brother . It may be obtainetl for 2 S . at tile office of lhe Freemason , or will be sent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT ]
Masonic And General Tidings.
' WENTWORTH LITTLE MEMORIAL . — The subscription list stands over until next week . The Lodge of Prudent Brethren , No . 145 , met at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 25 th inst . The agenda contained a considerable amount of business including the election of W . M ., Treasurer , & c , for the ensuing year . A banquet followed . The report will appear in our next .
WEST LANCASHIRE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION . —The annual Court of this Institution will be held at Morecambe on Wednesday next , the ist October , for the purpose of receiving and determining the recommendations of the General Committee on behalf of
ten boys and girls for education and two for advancement . This admirable Institution is doing good work in West Lancashire , and we congratulate the brcthien of that pro vince on its prosperous condition . Lord and Lad y de Tabley have left town for Tabley House , Cheshire , for thc autumn .
The Queen has sent to Madame Cavagnari an expression of deep sympathy with her on thc death of her gallant son , Sir Louis Cavagnari . Sadler ' s Wells Theatre will be opened under the management of Mrs . Bateman on Thursday , October
9 th , when will be produced the successful Scotch drama , " Rob Rov . " The Queen has been pleased to confer on Bro . [ the Earl of Donoughmore , P . G . W ., the honour of Knight Commander of thc Most Distinguished Order of St . Michael and St . George .
St . George s Chapel , Windsor , was re-opened on Sunday last for divine service , after being closed for two months fo- renovation and cleansing , under the supervision of Bro . Sir Albert Woods , Garter King of Arms . The garden laid out by tho Corporation of London in the churchyard of St . Paul's Cathedral , was
formally opened on Monday by the Lortl Mayor , the Dean and Chapter being represented by the Rev . Dr . Stubbs , canon in residence . We regret to announce the death of Mr . Lionel Lawson , one of the principal proprietors ol * Thc Daily Telegraph , which sad event occurred on Saturday morning lasl , at his r : sidence in Brook-street , W . The deceased gentleman was 5 6 years of age .
DISCOVERY OF A NEW PLANET . —The Astronomer Royal announces the discovery by Professor Peters , of Clinton , New York , of a minor planet of the eleventh magnitude , in the R . A . 23 hours 44 minutes -, dec . 10 degcees 5 minutes south , wilh a daily motion 01 seven minutes south .
The Sunday Times states that the tomb of his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , which was erected in Kensal Green Cemetery by the Masonic brotherhood , owing to the very wet weather , is now in a most dilapidated condition , and likely to fall in , the ornamental iron work having given way . Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia's tomb opposite is in the same condition .
Tewkesbury Abbey Church was opened oa Tuesday last , after extensive alterations according to the plans of thc late Sir Gilbert Scott . There was a procession , in which the Mayor and Corporation , the Bishops of Gloucester and Hereford , and thc Archdeacons of Gloucester and Hereford took part . The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Gloucester antl Bristol . Thc
festival of retledicatiou will be continued for eight days . On Sunday last Baron F . de Rothschild had a scve-re fall from his horse while riding with some friends in Cheildington fields . Hc was conieyeti to Leyton Buzzard in the carriage of Mr . Leopold tie Rothsctiild , suffering great pain , and placed under the care of Dr . Lawford .
It was discovered that the Baron's l .-ft arm wis dislocated , antl that hc was otherwise seveily shaken . The dislocation was at once reduced , and the Baron , who passed a comfortable night , is going on well , and was sufficiently recovered to be able to remove to his London house yesterday .
At a meeting of the Court of Aldermen on Tuesday the following resolution was proposed by Mr . Alderman Finnis , seconded by Alderman Sir B . Phillip ? , antl carried unanimously : — " That this Court desires tc express its deep regret that their much esteemed and respected colleague , Sir Francis W . Truscott , should have
been placed in the painful position of meeting an unfounded charge of libel at the Central Criminal Court , originally preferred against him in his absence , and without his knowledge , and congratulates him on the termination of the proceedings , and this Court further expresses its regret tha . the present state of the law permits any man to be placet in such peril . "
Concert At The Girl's School.
CONCERT AT THE GIRL'S SCHOOL .
On Monday evening last a charming concert was given at the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at thc instance of Bro . Joshua Nunn , by his nephew , W . A . Rowland . The brethren who attended were Bros . W . Roebuck , Joshua Nunn , Col . Jas . E . Peters , H . A . Dubois , Thos . Kingston , R . B . Webs * er , F . R . W . Hedi-es . Dr . Hone , and H .
Massey ( Freemason ) , besides whom there were several lanies . The following is the programme of music performed : — Piano Duett , "Symphony , No . 15 , " Miss Goodridge and
Miss Barron ; Song , " Sweethearts , " Mr . A . Kenningham ; Violin Solo , " Atlagio from 9 th Concerto" Mr . Ernest Crook ; Song , "The Lady nf the Lea , " Miss Annie Butterworth ; Piano Duett , " Dion Giovanni , " Lilly Bellamy and Violet Lang ; Piano Solo , " Rondo in E . Flat , " Ethel Hinson ; Song , " Come into the garden , Maud , " Mr . Alfred