Dinner To Bro. H. G. Buss, A.G.S.

DINNER TO BRO . H . G . BUSS , A . G . S .

On Thursday evening , the iSth inst ., the Past Masters of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , met at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , to entertain at a banquit their much respected and esteemed Bro . II . G . Buss , P . M . and Treas ., as a mark of appreciation of his services , and to congratulate him on his appointment to the high position of

Assistant Grand Secretary of English Freemasons . The chair was occupied by the present VV . M ., Bro . John Walker , and Bro . C . Atkins , P . M ., filled the vice-chair . After the banquet the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to with the usual zeal displayed by the brethren . Then came the t last of the evening , proposed from the chair and seconded by the Vice Chairman , " Health and Prosperity

to our esteemed Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M . and Treasurer , and wishing him long life and health to wear the honour conferred , upon him of Assistant Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of England . " The Chairman in continuation said , I cannot help speaking of bis great kindness and genial nature " , and his readiness at all times to help with a kind word of adiice , and that in every case of difficulty or

advice required it was always customary to say , " Oh , ask Bro . Buss , he will put you right ; " in fact , the whole prosperity of the lodge may fairly bc said to be owing to his perseverance and energy , and trusted that many years might be granted him to wear his well-won honours . Bro . Buss replied as follows : —I hardly know how to return thanks for the honour ycu have done me , and I shall ever

remember this occasion with pleasant recollection . My connection with this lodge has extended over a period of 30 years , 25 years as its Secretary and j years its Treasurer . When I first joined it was in a very sickly state , and down almost to the lowest ebb , but by gradual perseverance I broke down the old ways , and by degrees brought it up to the proud position it now holds as Vice-Patrons and

Vice-Presidents of the several Masonic charities , and in possession of a Benevolent Fund that will yet do still further good . Of course , since I joined Masonry the Order has wonderfully increased , from something like 544 lodges of 25 to 30 members to 1721 , with 60 to 100 members , showing the great prosperity of the Order , and the vast increase of labour required to keep things in

working order . I am also at present Secretary or Treasurer of as many lodges as there are fingers on my hands , and pleased to say that all are in a flourishing condition . I can only further express my sincere thanks at the honour you have done me , and say that whenever the welfare of the lodge requires consideration , I shall be only too pleased to exercise it . Bro . Buss then proposed " The Health ol

the Chairman , Bro . John Walker . " The Chairman in reply said—I feel the position I hold almost too much for me on this occasion , as I seemed to have failed to do the justice to our honoured guest that he deserves , but all I have said has been from my heart , and if I were to say more it would not increase the personal respect I have for him . Brethren , I thank you .

The Chairman then proposed " The Health of the Vice-Chairman , Bro . C . Atkins , " which was received with much applause , and in return he strid : I shall only be too happy on all occasions to further the welfare of the lodge , and I fully endoisc all that has fallen from the Chairman respecting our esteemed friend and brother . 1 he President then proposed " Prosperity to the Egyptian Lodge , " which was

responded to by Bro . P . M . Hi are with much feeling . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Stedman , Bro . Parker , l \" . G . O . Middlesex , presiding at the pianoforte . Miss Hoare ( pupil af Madam Sainton-Dolby ) delighted the brethren with " Maijorie ' s Almanack , " (

encored ) and " O , bid your faithful Ariel fly , " both of which were given wilh great sweetness of expression by the talented young artiste . The "Anchor ' s Weighed" and the " Moss Trooper" were splendidly sung by Mr . Stanley Smith , and the duet "All's Well" was beautifully rendered by Bro . Stedman and Mr . Stanley Smith .

Dinner To Ill. Bro. Robert Hamilton, M.D, 33°.

DINNER TO ILL . BRO . ROBERT HAMILTON , M . D , 33 ° .

The Supreme Council 33 ° entertained III . Bro . Dr . Hamilton , 33 , District Grand Master of Jamaica , at a banquet at the Cafe Royal , 68 , Regent-street , on the 24 th instant , to bid him God-speed on his approaching departure for the We ; t Indies .

The Chairman , in giving the toast of the evening , expressed the gnat regret felt by all the members of the Supreme Council at the departure from among them of one who had for many years devoted lvmself with unceasing energy to the advancement of Masonry , and on behalf of the Friends-in-Council Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1 ^ 83 , presented him with a very handsome Past

Principal's jewel , he having been the first Z . of the chapter , which now numbers upwards of seventy members , at the same time wishing him a long life to wear if , and expressing the earn st hope that he might bc back at the c uncil at some not very distant date . The toast having been drank with enthusiasm , Dr . Hamilton returned thanks in a few most appropriate and heartfelt

sentences . Later in the evening , the Chairman proposed " Health and Prosperity to 111 . Bro . Captain W . Portlock Dadson , 32 , " who is about to leave for the West Indies , having received an appointment under the Colonial Office , and in doing so gracefully acknowledged the services rendered to the council during the time he had been Private Secretary to the Grand Secretary General , which

was responded to by Captain Dadson . III . Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips , 33 Grand Deacon , occupied the chair , having the guest of the evening , 111 . Bro . R . Hamilton , M . D ., 33 , on his right , and the other members of Supreme Council 33 present were III . Bro . Major-General H . Clerk , F . R . S . " , " Grand Treasurer General ; 111 Bro . J . M . Pulteney Montagu , Grand Chancellor and P . D . Prov . Grand Master for Dorset ; 111 . Bro , Major

Dinner To Ill. Bro. Robert Hamilton, M.D, 33°.

Shadwell H . Gierke , R . B . G ., Grand Sicretaiy General and Great Sub-Prior of England and Wales ; 111 . Bro . Colonel A . W . Adair , Sov . Grand Inspector General , and P . Prov . G . Master of Somerset ; and IU . Bro . Hugh David Sandeman , B . C . S ., P . District Grand Master of Bengal . 111 . Bro . W . Hyde Pullen , 33 ° , Assistant Secretary to the Council , and III . Bro . Capt . W . F . Portlock Dadson , R . B . G . ; 32 ° , Private Secretary to the G . P . General , were also present .

A Unique Menu.

A UNIQUE MENU .

The following is a copy of the Menu used at the consecration banquet of the Sub-Urban Lodge , No . 1702 , on Friday , the 19 th inst . " Ye Detailcs of ye Messe In ye Olde Englyshe Style . " Take ye Notice ! O yez I O yez ! O yez ! O yes ! " Bi estymacion every noble man and gentle man , and

suche lyke cf thy 3 bn thcrhode , to have a messe full furnished of this Fa'C as followeth : " Ye Fyrste Course for Dyner ( in propcre proporcion ) Potage of clere Jardiniere , lyke ye Frankes Potage of ye hare ( apparente and presumptyvc ) " Ye scconde ditto as followeth . Ye Fyshe , ycleped ye Codd , sauced wyth rare Oystercs Ye Royall Turbot <* , sauced with boyled Lobstcres

Ye Thirde ditto as followeth , Ye Swete and Savourie Smelte Cutlettes of Downy Mutton , wyth Tom Ato Sauce Ye ever Sweete Bread ( seivyd hotte ) " Bi way of reliefe there will be , Chykins ( developede ) wel boyled ( withouten featheres ) served wyth ye Antiente Ham Geese ( youngc ) gentlie roastede ) Ye Grande olde Dyshe , as a se \ crate course , as followeth : Ye wel Rost Beefe . " Here wil follow ( in course ) , Ye favourite Jegges of

Mutton , Lykwyse ye Ryghte Royall Pheasantes . "Atte ye propcre tyme loke out ffor , Ye Olde Englyshe Dyshe of Plvmpe Pvddinges wyth a Modeste allowance of Sauce . " Ye Jellies & Creame shal folowe ; & as a penance ,

brethren muste eche take an Ice Puddynge , and Desserte ( belore liavinge ) . " Here fer ye patiente shal folowe ye Toastes . " Abercorne Hostelry , Great Stanmore . BRETIIEBE CHAS . Veal , Ye Manciple

Football.

FOOTBALL .

MASONIC F . C . v . ST . PHILIP'S ROVEKS F . C . These clubs met for the first time this season at Battersea Park , the ground of the Rovers , on Saturday lasN The lookers on , seeing that the Masonic were by far tbe lighter and less formidable team , thought there would be little to interest them , but as soon as the first scrimmage

was formed they found that the Masonic carried more weight than a casual observer would at first imagine . Before many minutes were ' up Mr . Gardner had the bal' , and " made off , " but was soon collared by that unfortunate jersey , which soon became the mark for the Rovers to aim at . Hunt then got the ball , and was making his way for the Masonic goal , when he was met by Hart ,

who collared him in excellent style . At " half-time " the Rovers had two tries to nil . During the second half the Masonic forwards played well , Mr . Humphrey and Godsmark again making themselves conspicuous , while Messrs . Gardner , Brocklehurst , and Ellis not only made some good runs but collared their opponents well . For the Rovers , Hunt got away several times , obtaining no less than four tries . Adkinson , who was most unfortunate

in his place kicks for goals , and Jackson played well . ST . PHILIP ' ROVERS . —Hunt ( capt . ) and Featherstone ( half backs , ) , Sharpool and Daniels ( quarter backs ) , Jackson , Rutter , Meachin , Adkinson , Pearce , Woodard , Tarplcss , Dyson , and Grey . MASONIC—Hart ( back ) , Gardner and Brocklehurst ( halfbacks ) , Ellis and Parker ( quarter backs ) , Humphrey , Godsmark ( capt . ) , Scurr , Sparkes , Davies , Barrett , Molineaux , Howard , Wood , and Eastland .

COLLEGE HOUSE F . C . v . MASONIC F . C . This match was played on the College House ground at Edmonton , on Wednesday last . The fine weather and the excellent play oa both sides combined to make this one of the most enjoyable matches of the season . The Masonic having lost the toss kicked off 313 . 15 . The ball was at once brought back by Mr . Barter , who was collared , and so

a scrimmage was formed . During the next twenty minutes a very even game was played , during which time an excellent scrimmage took place , ending in Godsmark obtaining and running in with the ball , which , unfortunately , Mr . Gardner was unable to convert into a goal . Play then went on without anything noticeable occurring for about ten minutes , when Mr . Brocklehurst got the ball , and after

a short run bad a maul in goal with two of the College men , but was overpowered , and so only obtained a touch down for his side . The play of the College , who were evidently anxious to cancel what their opponents had gained , became much better at this point , but their efforts , however , were unsuccessful , and when time was called the school were winners by six goals , two tries , and three touch-downs

to nil . For the Masonic , Messrs . Gardner , Godsmark , Scurr ( who kicked all the goals ) , and Hart again distinguished themselves ; while for College House , Messrs . Barter , Francis , Unwin , and Goodwin played excellently . MASONIC—Hart ( back ) , Parker and Ellis ( quarter backs ) , Gardner and Brocklehurst ( half backs ) , Godsmark ( capt . )

Scurr , Sparkes , Davies , Molineaux , Howard , Barrett , H . Wood , Eastland , and E . Wood . COLLEGE HOUSE . —Francis and Swain ( backs ) , Barton and Hughes ( half backs ) , Unwin ( quarter back ) , Farmer , C . Smith , Tatton , Young , Staff , George , B . Smith , Cushen , Hancock , and Goodwin ,

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

There appears ia the Vienna Friemaurer for October a vi ry absurd and unwise article relative to th question of the French Grand Orient , and certain alleged views and words of our distinguished Brc . the Gran 1 Secretary . 'The statements there made are utterl y un founded , as we shall show clearly in our next impression "

We have much pleasure in announcing that His Grace the Duke of Manchester , Provincial Grand Master for Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire , ) las consented to take the chair at the next festival of t \ le Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , which will be held on the 13 th Febv ., 1878 .

The meeting night of the Mount Ed gcumbe Lodge ti Ins'ruciion , No . 1446 , has been altered frotn Wednesday to Tuesday , at 8 o ' clock p . m . In consequence of the severe indisposition of

the host , Bro . Seagcr , the annual banquet of the Star Lodge of Instruction will be held at the White Swan High-rtrect , Deptford , instead of at the Marquis of Granb y ' New Cross , as previously announced . The date remains ' unaltered , viz ., October 30 th , at 7 . 30 p . m .

The Union Waterloo Lodge of Instruction No . 13 , meets for the future every Thursday instead of Frielay evenings . We are informed by a correspondent that an especially interesting ceremony took pla e at St . John's , Adelaide , South Australia , on the 19 th of June ] being the marriage of Bro . J . H . P . Hcnder , VV . M . 58 ^

D . G . P . The knot was tied by Bro . the Rev . F . Slaney Poole , M . A ., Chaplain ' 5 83 . It docs not often fall to the lot of a Chaplain to officiate at the matriage of the Worshipful Master of his lodge , and we doubt not this fact was fully appreciated by the reverend brother . A very pleasing circumstance was that the whole of the guests present , with the exception of one , were Masons , and that all the ladies were wives or daughters of brethren .

DUNMOW FLITCH . —Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to accept a copy of the " History of the Dunmow Flitch , " published by Messrs . W . Tegg and Co . A letter has been sent to the author , Bro . William Andrews , Fellow of the Royal Historical Society , by the Queen's private secretary as follows : —General Sir Thomas M .

Biddulph has received the Queen's commands to thank Mr . Andrews for sending a copy of his " History of the Dunmow Flitch , " which Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to accept . —Buckingham Palace , October 19 , 18 77 . Bro . Norris ' s grill room , 27 , Leadenhall-street , is deserving the patronage of all who visit tbe city of

London . He is master of his room , gives good food , un sophisticated drink , and , above all , a cheerful , kindly welcome . It reminds one of old times , when the host looked after his guests . At a Special Communication of the District

Grand Lodge of British Burmah , held at Freemasons ' Hall , Rangoon , on Friday , the 17 th day of August , Bro , Henry Krauss , who had been constituted and appointed by H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., was duly installed District Grand Master of British Burmah .

It gives us much pleasure to announce , and we are sure our brethren in Wigan especially will be pleased to learn , that the whole length protratt of Bro . Walter Mayhew , Mayor , subscribed for in commemoration

of the opening of the New Market Hall , Wigan , is pronounced a most admirable likeness , and reflects tlie greatest credit on the artist , Bro . Captain Charles Mcrcicr , of the 6 th Royal Lancashire Militia . The portrait is to be uncovered on Tuesday next , the 30 th .

THB INDIAN FAMINE . —The smallest amofnt yet received in one day in aid of the Indian Famine Fund was paid on Wednesday into the Mansion House , the whole subscription only amounting to £ 2300 . Mr . C . IL Dowden , of Tuticorin , a member of the Mansion-House Committee , has received a telegram announcing that the

arrival of cotton from the districts is completely stopped by the rain , and indicating a bursting of the north-en : t monsoon . —Miss Amy Sedgwick ( Mrs . Pemberton ) h ; s kindly volunteered to give a reading and recital in aid cf the Famine Fund , and the Lord Mayor has placed the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House at her disposal for the

purpose on the afternoon of Tuesday next , the 30 th 111 st . LORD MAYOR ' S SHOW . —The following we understand is to be the route of the civic procession on Lord Mayor ' s-day , the 9 th of next month , as far at present arranged by the committee , viz : —Leaving Guildhall , to proceed through King-street , Cheapside , St .

Martin ' s-Ic-Grand , Aldersgate-street , Barbican , Chisivcllstreet , Fintbury-square , Worship-streef , Norton-folgate , Bishopsgate-street , Graccchurch-street , Cannon-iti'eet . St . Paul's Churchyard , Ludgate-hill , Fleet-street , Strand , to Westminster ; returning by the 1 hames

Embankment . The route is much longer than usual , but custom makes it necessary to perambulate the wards of the Lord Mayor Elect and the Sheriffs—which happen this year to lie in parts of the City widely apart . Contrary to usage , however , the procession does not pass the Mansion House . BEIOND THE POWER OF THE POLICE . —The

Channel rough . —Punch . The Worshi pful Company of Merchant Taylors have given a donation of £ 21 in aid of the funds ot the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum . The reception given to the Prince of Wales on his recent visit to Devonshire has been acknowled ged by a letter from General Probyn , the comptroller of hist i /* Highness ' s household ,