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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
Bro . A . J . Altman , C . C ., presided at a meeting of the Aldcrsgate Club , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at the Champion Hotel , Aldcrsgate-strect . Bro . Jan-is , Grand Master of the Council , Mystic - Temple of Ontario , of the . A . and A . Rite of Memphis , 'was presented by the members nf Union Lodge ,
No . 3 S 0 , G . R . C , London , with a magnificent silver teaservice , valued at 150 dollars . The presentation took place on the 12 th inst ., in the lodge-moms . 'The gift was accompanied by a flattering address , which was read by Bro . F „ R . Robinson , the newly-elected W . AI . nf the lodge . Bro . Jarvis made an eloquent and fitting reply . J 3 ro . Bulkcly Hughes , M . P ., for Carnarvon
borough , is in a very critical state , his advanced age adding to the anxiety occasioned by his long illness . I 3 ro . George Knig ht was installed as Worshi pful Alaster of the Porchester Lodge , No . 27 , of Alark Alasons , at Newbury , at the last meeting of the lodge . The
ceremony was impressively performed by Pro . Pulley , S . G . D . P . G . Sec . Berks and Oxon , who also , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , presented a valuable jewel to Bro . Bance in recognition of lis efficient services as W . AI . of the li ) d- re during the past year . 'The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed .
At the usual monthl y meeting of the Lodge of Israel ( 1502 ) in the . Masonic Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , it was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow and family of the late Bro . Professor Prag , who since the foundation of the lodge has filled the office of Chaplain .
The cost of the real-estate on which the new Masonic Temple in 'Toledo , Ohio , stands was , in round numbers , 25 , 000 dollars . 'The cost of the building is 50 , 000 dollars . The interests are carefully and economically handled , and the prospects are that a handsome sum can be placed yearly in the sinking fund to enable the Directors to meet their engagements promptly . — Voice of Masonry .
Bro . His Royal Highness Prince Leopold George Duncan Albert , Duke ol Albany . K . S ., K . T ., G . C . Sil ,, G . C . M . G ., has been gazetted Cohint-I in the Army . Comp . A . J . Berry , P . G . S . 15 ., was dul y installed first Principal uf the Cabbell Chapter , Nn . S 07 , Norwich , on
Thursday , the 12 th instant . The committee of General Purposes of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Alasons reommeni that four additional Grand Ollicers be created in Grand Chapter , to be named Assistant Grand Director nf Ceremonies and 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th . Grand Standard Bearers .
Bro . W . P . T reloir has been appointed b y the continuing' trustees of the St . Bride ' s parochial charities to fill vacancy in the body nf elective trustees , and Ihe appointment is approved by the Charity Commissioners . Bro . Sir John Bennett prodded at the annual meeting of the City Waiters' Pr . v . iilend and Pension Society , held on Friday at the Guildhall 'Tavern .
The Masonic \ derail Association of Central New Yoiic held their third annual meeting on December 27 th , 1 SS 1 . Bro . James S . Leach was elected President , ihe association numbers forty-six members . 'The most prominent object on the badge worn by the member is a representation of the Great Pyramid of Cheops
III . Bro . Richard Wihon was installed . M . W . S ti the I . codiensis Rose Croix Chapter , at the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . Bro . J ames Stevens P . M ., P . / ,., delivered a reading explanatory of ( hi-entire ceremonies nf Ihe first Degree , ata meeting of the Panmure Lodge of Instruction , Nn . 720 , at the Balham Hotel , Balham , un Wednesday hist .
The Pembrokeshire Herald announces ihe sue cessful opening on the - | th inst ., of the new Alasonic Hall at Alilfnrd Haven , by V . W . Bin . Lord Kensington , P . S G . W . 'The building has been erected for the use of St David ' s Lodge , No . v ' "' . from plans prepared by Bin . II Lnvegrove , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of Wks . . Middlesex , W . AI "J
10-A ComtxcTinx - Wo have on several occasions when noticing the e < cellent productions of the Brothers Douglass at the Standard 'Theatre , spoken of Air . Richard Douglass as Bro . Douglass . 'That clever artist is not yet a member nf the Craft , but his brother , the gifted author and manager , has twice passed the chair . Wc arc . glad to record a decided improvement in the health of Bro . Alderman Knight . lie is able lo
attend to business partially , and there are hopes that at the end of the three months' leave of absence given him by the Court of Aldermen , he will return to lis public duties . —City Press . I'or the information of our general readers we may mention that , in ancient limes ! Clare Castle , Suffolk ,
was one of the strongholds of the Crown , and was the resilience of the Iiarlsof Clare . 'The Honor of Clare is still the property and prerogative of Her . Most Gracious Majesty -he Queen , and Bro . II . R . 1 I . the Dukeof Albany ' s second title p f _ Earl of Clarence is derived from this ancient town ; and it is also from this that the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . ' -523 , Clare , derives its name .
I' -o . the Ri ght Honourable Sir Michael K . Hicks "each , Bart ., ALP ., P . G . AI . Gloucestershire , has signified "is intention to visit the Zetland Lodge , No . 100 ^ , at the masonic Hall , Gloucester , on Wednesday , April 12 th . p . ' ' -nuptials of Bro . IL I . H . the Prince Demetrius "" odocanalfis , of Scio , Grand Alaster Mason of Greece , ana ( .. rand Cross of the Religious and Military Order of ti ,., — . . j-.-j ut mi , i \ t . ii _; iuu 3 uuii . ninuuy WIULI IJI
'"> temple , for Scotland , with . Mademoiselle Despina R T ' IM ™"' 1 daughter of Captain Thrasyvoulos Canaris , c ' r , I ¦ for ^ retria , & c , youngest son of Admiral r 7 * 1 1 "tln c ; Can ; ll ' is > the celebrated hero of the Greek solution late Prime Minister of Greece , & c , wereceleaieu on the 24 th December last , without pomp , owing to 1 , ? . ^ , r 5 , ,. dcalh of His Imperial Highness ' s mother , in the tauutu . 1 little church dedicated loSt . Peter and to St . Paul , near Xtr '"' "' "' f »' " nds of tI , e fa , ni | y C ! itate G > 'P sc , i <
Masonic And General Tidings.
Bro . Baron de Fcrricrcs , M . P ., addressed his constitutcnts at Cheltenham on Monday , and received a vote of confidence . Bro . XV . Fieldson , Kditor of the Norwich Argus was , at the Inst meeting of the Wellington Lodge , No . 54 S , installed W . AI . at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford .
Bro . William Holland , late of the Surrcj Theatre and North Woolwich Gardens , has been ap pointed manager of the Alhambra 'Theatre , and com inenccd his duties on Monday last . Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor has Idiulb
granted the use uf the Egyptian Had on February 2 SU 1 next for a conversazione , for the purpose of promoting the interests of ; thc City of London Society of Artists , anil exhibiting sketches and works of art , to be b illotcd for amongst the fellows and subscribers to the society .
Bro . Sir Is A . H . Lech mere , Bart ., ALP ., P . G . AI . Worcestershire , was present at a highly successful performance of the " . Messiah , " given in the large hall of Malvern College . Bro . H . U . IT . ihc Duke of Connaught has fixed Wednesday , February 1 . 5 th , for the dinner un behalf nf the Royal Association in Aid of the Deaf and Dumb , Oxfordstreet , which will take place at the Freemasons' Tavern .
At the . National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart ami Paralysis , Snho-sipiare , the number nf patients under treatment for the week ending January the 21 st was 9 » . > - Bro . die Lord Mayor has signed the petition to Grand Lodge for a warrant to form a new ludge in connection with the Junior Gresham Club .
Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P .. Prov . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , and the whole of the Provincial Ollicers , were present at the Royal Sussex Ludge , No . 342 , at the Freemasons' Club , Laniport , nn Thursday , the loth inst ., on the occasion nf the installation of Bro . John Brickwood as W . AI . for the ensuing year .
Bro . Sir John Bennett delivered an address on ' [ 'The Next Reform Bill " nn Monday last , at the New I lall , Eastbourne . Bro . Lord Richard Grosvenor , M . P ., addressed his consiitiitents at St . Asaph , on Monday last . Bro . John Derb y Allcroft has , we are pleased to announce , rt-covered the picture , "The Monarch
nf the Meadows , " which was stolen from 10 S , Lancastergate , nn September 14 th , i . SSi . A man , giving the name nf David Atkins , describing himself as a dealer in sccnndhind books , and giving lis address at 124 , Bavham-street , Canulen-town , was charged at the . Marylebone Police-court , un Tuesday , with being concerned with another man , not in custody , with stealing it , and remanded for a week .
Bros . Boord and Baron de Worms addressed their constituents at New-cross on 'Tuesday . Bros . Charles 11 . Meyer and ( id . M . Richards Aluckle represented Philadelphia at a farewell baniptet , given by the German club , tn Barnn Von Schluczcr , German . Minister at Washington . Mr . George Trevor ll .-iiey Thomas , L . S . A ., npthalmic assistant , St . George ' s Hospital , son of Bin . J .
Lewis Thomas P . S . A ., was on Friday last , the 20 th iu-, t ., admitted a member nf the Royal College of Surgeons el 1 'iigland . Bro . His Royal Hig hness Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , will preside at the sixty-seventh anniversary
festival of the Royal Caledonian Asylum , which will take place at the Freemasons' 'Tavern Great Queen-street , on Thursday , the 2 . 1 nl February . BID . W . J . Johns , I ' . G . R . Cornwall , was installed W . M . nf the j ' nrtiludi ! Lodge , No . 1 ; i , at ( lie last meeting uf that lodge , by Bro . T . Clirgwin , P . S . G . W . Cornwall .
Brn . Chas . I ' .. Meyer , ol Philadel phia , has sent In A ' nrk College , of the Rnsicrucian Society , some uf the immortelles and sprigs nf yew from the casket nf our late Bio . Garfield . Bro . J . I .. Toole has been deli ghting the Norwich public by some nf his excellent acting , with the Folly
Company , at the 'Theatre Royal , Norwich , during the past weti ; . Bro . J . L . Toole and Company gave a private theatrical performance al Sandringham House , nn Thursday , the ioth inst ., having gone over from Bury St . Edmonds , for the purpose . The pieces selected were " Our Clerks , " "The Steeplechase , " and "lei on paiie F raneaise . ''
Bio . Sir Moses Montefiorc , Bail ., K . R . S ., entertained at dinner the head ofiice staff of the Alliance British and Fnrcign Life and lire Assurance Company , onWednesday , the iSth inst . Sir Aloses has been for fifty-eight years president of the Company . Bro . George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Nolls , was presented with a testimonial in the shape of a case of
silver fish and dessert knives and forks , at the annual meeting of the Pelham Lodge , No , 9 ; ,. ) . 'The case bore the following inscription : — - " Presented lo Bro . George Baxter , P . AL , P . P . G . S . D ., by the brethren nf the Pelham Lodge of I ' reemasons , in token of their appreciation of the valuable services he has rendered to the lodge since its formation to the present time . Worksop , January With , 1 SS 2 . "
Bio . the Karl of Rosslyn , P . G . M . Scotland , and the Countess of Rosslyn , have arrived in Carlton-gardens from liastou Lodge , Dunmow , for the season . Bro . R . Richardson Gardener , M . P ., has had conferred ujion him by the King of Italy the order of Commander of the Royal Order of the Crown of Italy . 'This is in token of the interest and care bestowed by Air .
Gardener on the members of the Milan Blind Institution during their visit to London . TheJMilan Pcrsrycrauzn , in announcing this , says : " His . Majesty the King , on the proposal nf the Minister for Foreign Affairs ( Signer Alamini ) , has conferred the title of Commander of the Crown
of Italy on Air . Richardson Gardener , member of the English Parliament . The distinction has been conferred upon him as a token of gratitude for the interest and care taken by him in behalf of the members of the . Milan Blind Institution during the visit that those unfortunate creatures paid to London . "
Masonic And General Tidings.
Ihc first winter dinner of the Joppa Lodge of Instruction , No . iSS , was held at the ' ( ham . ion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Tuesday , when there was a lar ^ e attendance , and a pleasant evening was passed . Bro . the Lord Mayor has offered a champion cup ( or competition at a show to be opened at ( he Agricultural Hall nn February 2 SU 1 , under the auspices uf the English Cart Horse Society .
Bro . J . D . Allcroft has given £ 10 towards the erection of a new Primitive . Methodist chapel at Worcester . 'The meetings of the Islington Lodge of Instruction are now held at the Crown and Cushion , 7 . ; , London Wall , F .. C . ( where the Lodge was originally established ) , at seven p . m „ under the direction of Bro .
J . I .. Mather , P . P . G . D . C ., Herts , who will take the chair at the next meeting , when the favour uf your attendance is particularly requested . Bro . Thomas W . Cashlwm Bush , P . M . and Sec . Temple Bar Lodge , 172 . S , has been unanimously elected W . AL of the i ' ranipiillity Lodge , No . 1 S 5 . His installation will take place at the Guildhall Tavern on the 20 th proximo .
Bro . the T . aii of Jersey entertained the gentlemen i-f the Bicester Hunt al breakfast nn the occasion nf the meet at Alidih-ton Park , on Tuesday . A good run was afterwards enjoyed . Bro . George Gabb was , on Monday last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , unanimously elected W . AL of the Burgoyne Lodge , 002 , for the ensuing twelve months .
Bro . Geo . Jewson was . on Tuesday the ioth inst ., duly installed W . AL nf the Social Lodge , Nn . 03 , Norwich . Bro . R . M . Johnson has been elected Grand Commander , and Brn . James A . Henry Grand Recorder , of the Grand Commandery uf Knights Templars of Arkansas .
Bro . W . Cailwiighl , J . P .. P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Secretary Stal'fnrdshire , was presented with an admirable portrait nf himself , tn adorn the lodge runm , and uf an illuminated address , testifying to his Masonic , magisterial and public services during the last thirty-seven years , by the members uf the Sutherland Ludge , No . . |(> o , Neweastie-under-l . yme , nn Friday , January nth .
Bro . Alderman Sir Francis Wyatt liuscotl , who was accompanied bv lady iiuscntt , Air . and Mrs . J . F . Truscott , and Mrs . 11 . 11 . Crawford , presided on Thursday evening , the ioth inst ., at a musical entertainment , given at the Trinity School , Alaryl . bone , in aid nf the organ and chancel improvements of Trinity Church , Alurylclionc , of which the Rev . Prebendary (" adman is the rector .
Bros . Jones and Barber , the lessees of the Alexandra Palace , gave free admission tn the palace and the pantomime , " Hoji n ' my i humb , " to the children nf tin-Hoard Schnol of the district on Friday . 'The number of children was about 2 ona ,
Bro . the Karl of Carnaivon and the Countess of Carnarvon , after spending a few days at ( . ' . nines , have left for Alcntono . 'They will probably remain in the South of France and in Italy fur another month . Four manuscripts of Bro . Robert Bums , consisting of two letters and two poems , were offered fur sale in DuwelTs Rooms , Edinburgh , nn Tuesday , but mine of them
found a purchaser at the -reserve prices which had been fixed , i he letteis , which were of date 17 S 7 and 17 . , —one being addressed to Dr . Alo . iiv , London , and the other to Air . William Nicol , of the High Schunl , St . Patrick-sipiare , Edinburgh , were valued by their owner at / , ' , ; n each ; and the poems — " Oueen -Mary ' s Lament , " 511 lines , and " Lord Gregory , " , 20 lines—had reserved prices jmt upon them of / ' 20 and <_ iu icspcetivcly .
Bro . Sir Waikm Williams-Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M ., had decided not to publish meets of hi ; hounds in the neighbourhood uf Whili hiirch din ing the stay nf the Empress nf Austria in Cheshire , in hopes thereby uf lessening the great crowds nf horsemen and pedestrians which
hist l- ' ebruary and . March caused so much annoyance to the liieinbeis of the hunt , and which also proved so detrimental tn spurt , crops , and fence .. Brn . Sir . Wat kin W . Wynn ' s hounds met at Isycncd on Saturday , when several foxes were found , and a magnificent day ' s -. port resulted .
Bin . II . J . Johnson , P . M . No . ijtjr , was on Tuesday last installed as W . AI . nf Industry Lodge , Nn . iSu , at Freemasons' Hall . A report will appear in our next . The I niversal Chapter , Xo . 1 Si , was consecrated
on iinirsihty , at I ' reemasons' Hall , by Cninp . 'Thomas Fenn , P . G . ei . B ., assisted bv Comps . Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , G . S . E ., and the Rev . Ambrose W . Ball , 1 st G . A . S . Comp . J . C . Parkinson , P . G . S . B ., was installed / .. A report wili appear in our next .
On Wednesday , tho iSth inst ., Mr . W . A . Baskcomb , Chief Clerk to Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , produced , with brilliant success , " Trial by Jury , " at Sandringham . 'The Bowling Alley was converted intoan elegant bijou theatre , whilst the scene of the Court of Justice was placed upon the stage in a most perfect manner . Without a single hitch the performance passed off , the
acting , music , and singing being admirable , evincing loiigand careful rehearsal . In a must charming manner the plaintiff was represented by Airs . Baskcomb ( Associate of the London Academy of . Music ) , musical governess to the three young Princesses nf Wales ; the defendant of Air . Crosse ( organist of Sandringham Church ) was extremely good , as well as the counsel fur the plaintiff and usher , by . Messrs .
Bryant and Tnwnshend . 'The judge was played in a most artistic and remarkable style of perfection by Air . Baskcomb ; in fact , it was a perfect study , well meriting the warmest congratulations from ( he Prince and Princess of Wales and their distinguished guests , amongst whom were His Seiene Highness the Prince Lieningcn , Earl and
Countess Sydney , the Earl and Countess nf Romney , the Hun . and Very Rev . the Dean of Windsor and Airs . Wtilesley , the Hon . Spencer Ponsonby Fane , C . B . ; General Sir S . liorsfonl , Admiral Sir Astley Conper Key , Sir Edward Sullivan , Lio . ut .-Gcn . Sir Dighlnn ami Lady Prnbyn , and the Princesses Louisa , \ ictoria , and Aloud of AVales .
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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
Bro . A . J . Altman , C . C ., presided at a meeting of the Aldcrsgate Club , on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at the Champion Hotel , Aldcrsgate-strect . Bro . Jan-is , Grand Master of the Council , Mystic - Temple of Ontario , of the . A . and A . Rite of Memphis , 'was presented by the members nf Union Lodge ,
No . 3 S 0 , G . R . C , London , with a magnificent silver teaservice , valued at 150 dollars . The presentation took place on the 12 th inst ., in the lodge-moms . 'The gift was accompanied by a flattering address , which was read by Bro . F „ R . Robinson , the newly-elected W . AI . nf the lodge . Bro . Jarvis made an eloquent and fitting reply . J 3 ro . Bulkcly Hughes , M . P ., for Carnarvon
borough , is in a very critical state , his advanced age adding to the anxiety occasioned by his long illness . I 3 ro . George Knig ht was installed as Worshi pful Alaster of the Porchester Lodge , No . 27 , of Alark Alasons , at Newbury , at the last meeting of the lodge . The
ceremony was impressively performed by Pro . Pulley , S . G . D . P . G . Sec . Berks and Oxon , who also , on behalf of the brethren of the lodge , presented a valuable jewel to Bro . Bance in recognition of lis efficient services as W . AI . of the li ) d- re during the past year . 'The officers for the ensuing year were then appointed .
At the usual monthl y meeting of the Lodge of Israel ( 1502 ) in the . Masonic Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , it was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the widow and family of the late Bro . Professor Prag , who since the foundation of the lodge has filled the office of Chaplain .
The cost of the real-estate on which the new Masonic Temple in 'Toledo , Ohio , stands was , in round numbers , 25 , 000 dollars . 'The cost of the building is 50 , 000 dollars . The interests are carefully and economically handled , and the prospects are that a handsome sum can be placed yearly in the sinking fund to enable the Directors to meet their engagements promptly . — Voice of Masonry .
Bro . His Royal Highness Prince Leopold George Duncan Albert , Duke ol Albany . K . S ., K . T ., G . C . Sil ,, G . C . M . G ., has been gazetted Cohint-I in the Army . Comp . A . J . Berry , P . G . S . 15 ., was dul y installed first Principal uf the Cabbell Chapter , Nn . S 07 , Norwich , on
Thursday , the 12 th instant . The committee of General Purposes of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Alasons reommeni that four additional Grand Ollicers be created in Grand Chapter , to be named Assistant Grand Director nf Ceremonies and 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th . Grand Standard Bearers .
Bro . W . P . T reloir has been appointed b y the continuing' trustees of the St . Bride ' s parochial charities to fill vacancy in the body nf elective trustees , and Ihe appointment is approved by the Charity Commissioners . Bro . Sir John Bennett prodded at the annual meeting of the City Waiters' Pr . v . iilend and Pension Society , held on Friday at the Guildhall 'Tavern .
The Masonic \ derail Association of Central New Yoiic held their third annual meeting on December 27 th , 1 SS 1 . Bro . James S . Leach was elected President , ihe association numbers forty-six members . 'The most prominent object on the badge worn by the member is a representation of the Great Pyramid of Cheops
III . Bro . Richard Wihon was installed . M . W . S ti the I . codiensis Rose Croix Chapter , at the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . Bro . J ames Stevens P . M ., P . / ,., delivered a reading explanatory of ( hi-entire ceremonies nf Ihe first Degree , ata meeting of the Panmure Lodge of Instruction , Nn . 720 , at the Balham Hotel , Balham , un Wednesday hist .
The Pembrokeshire Herald announces ihe sue cessful opening on the - | th inst ., of the new Alasonic Hall at Alilfnrd Haven , by V . W . Bin . Lord Kensington , P . S G . W . 'The building has been erected for the use of St David ' s Lodge , No . v ' "' . from plans prepared by Bin . II Lnvegrove , P . AL , P . P . G . S . of Wks . . Middlesex , W . AI "J
10-A ComtxcTinx - Wo have on several occasions when noticing the e < cellent productions of the Brothers Douglass at the Standard 'Theatre , spoken of Air . Richard Douglass as Bro . Douglass . 'That clever artist is not yet a member nf the Craft , but his brother , the gifted author and manager , has twice passed the chair . Wc arc . glad to record a decided improvement in the health of Bro . Alderman Knight . lie is able lo
attend to business partially , and there are hopes that at the end of the three months' leave of absence given him by the Court of Aldermen , he will return to lis public duties . —City Press . I'or the information of our general readers we may mention that , in ancient limes ! Clare Castle , Suffolk ,
was one of the strongholds of the Crown , and was the resilience of the Iiarlsof Clare . 'The Honor of Clare is still the property and prerogative of Her . Most Gracious Majesty -he Queen , and Bro . II . R . 1 I . the Dukeof Albany ' s second title p f _ Earl of Clarence is derived from this ancient town ; and it is also from this that the Royal Clarence Lodge , No . ' -523 , Clare , derives its name .
I' -o . the Ri ght Honourable Sir Michael K . Hicks "each , Bart ., ALP ., P . G . AI . Gloucestershire , has signified "is intention to visit the Zetland Lodge , No . 100 ^ , at the masonic Hall , Gloucester , on Wednesday , April 12 th . p . ' ' -nuptials of Bro . IL I . H . the Prince Demetrius "" odocanalfis , of Scio , Grand Alaster Mason of Greece , ana ( .. rand Cross of the Religious and Military Order of ti ,., — . . j-.-j ut mi , i \ t . ii _; iuu 3 uuii . ninuuy WIULI IJI
'"> temple , for Scotland , with . Mademoiselle Despina R T ' IM ™"' 1 daughter of Captain Thrasyvoulos Canaris , c ' r , I ¦ for ^ retria , & c , youngest son of Admiral r 7 * 1 1 "tln c ; Can ; ll ' is > the celebrated hero of the Greek solution late Prime Minister of Greece , & c , wereceleaieu on the 24 th December last , without pomp , owing to 1 , ? . ^ , r 5 , ,. dcalh of His Imperial Highness ' s mother , in the tauutu . 1 little church dedicated loSt . Peter and to St . Paul , near Xtr '"' "' "' f »' " nds of tI , e fa , ni | y C ! itate G > 'P sc , i <
Masonic And General Tidings.
Bro . Baron de Fcrricrcs , M . P ., addressed his constitutcnts at Cheltenham on Monday , and received a vote of confidence . Bro . XV . Fieldson , Kditor of the Norwich Argus was , at the Inst meeting of the Wellington Lodge , No . 54 S , installed W . AI . at the White Swan Tavern , Deptford .
Bro . William Holland , late of the Surrcj Theatre and North Woolwich Gardens , has been ap pointed manager of the Alhambra 'Theatre , and com inenccd his duties on Monday last . Bro . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor has Idiulb
granted the use uf the Egyptian Had on February 2 SU 1 next for a conversazione , for the purpose of promoting the interests of ; thc City of London Society of Artists , anil exhibiting sketches and works of art , to be b illotcd for amongst the fellows and subscribers to the society .
Bro . Sir Is A . H . Lech mere , Bart ., ALP ., P . G . AI . Worcestershire , was present at a highly successful performance of the " . Messiah , " given in the large hall of Malvern College . Bro . H . U . IT . ihc Duke of Connaught has fixed Wednesday , February 1 . 5 th , for the dinner un behalf nf the Royal Association in Aid of the Deaf and Dumb , Oxfordstreet , which will take place at the Freemasons' Tavern .
At the . National Hospital for Diseases of the Heart ami Paralysis , Snho-sipiare , the number nf patients under treatment for the week ending January the 21 st was 9 » . > - Bro . die Lord Mayor has signed the petition to Grand Lodge for a warrant to form a new ludge in connection with the Junior Gresham Club .
Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P .. Prov . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , and the whole of the Provincial Ollicers , were present at the Royal Sussex Ludge , No . 342 , at the Freemasons' Club , Laniport , nn Thursday , the loth inst ., on the occasion nf the installation of Bro . John Brickwood as W . AI . for the ensuing year .
Bro . Sir John Bennett delivered an address on ' [ 'The Next Reform Bill " nn Monday last , at the New I lall , Eastbourne . Bro . Lord Richard Grosvenor , M . P ., addressed his consiitiitents at St . Asaph , on Monday last . Bro . John Derb y Allcroft has , we are pleased to announce , rt-covered the picture , "The Monarch
nf the Meadows , " which was stolen from 10 S , Lancastergate , nn September 14 th , i . SSi . A man , giving the name nf David Atkins , describing himself as a dealer in sccnndhind books , and giving lis address at 124 , Bavham-street , Canulen-town , was charged at the . Marylebone Police-court , un Tuesday , with being concerned with another man , not in custody , with stealing it , and remanded for a week .
Bros . Boord and Baron de Worms addressed their constituents at New-cross on 'Tuesday . Bros . Charles 11 . Meyer and ( id . M . Richards Aluckle represented Philadelphia at a farewell baniptet , given by the German club , tn Barnn Von Schluczcr , German . Minister at Washington . Mr . George Trevor ll .-iiey Thomas , L . S . A ., npthalmic assistant , St . George ' s Hospital , son of Bin . J .
Lewis Thomas P . S . A ., was on Friday last , the 20 th iu-, t ., admitted a member nf the Royal College of Surgeons el 1 'iigland . Bro . His Royal Hig hness Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , will preside at the sixty-seventh anniversary
festival of the Royal Caledonian Asylum , which will take place at the Freemasons' 'Tavern Great Queen-street , on Thursday , the 2 . 1 nl February . BID . W . J . Johns , I ' . G . R . Cornwall , was installed W . M . nf the j ' nrtiludi ! Lodge , No . 1 ; i , at ( lie last meeting uf that lodge , by Bro . T . Clirgwin , P . S . G . W . Cornwall .
Brn . Chas . I ' .. Meyer , ol Philadel phia , has sent In A ' nrk College , of the Rnsicrucian Society , some uf the immortelles and sprigs nf yew from the casket nf our late Bio . Garfield . Bro . J . I .. Toole has been deli ghting the Norwich public by some nf his excellent acting , with the Folly
Company , at the 'Theatre Royal , Norwich , during the past weti ; . Bro . J . L . Toole and Company gave a private theatrical performance al Sandringham House , nn Thursday , the ioth inst ., having gone over from Bury St . Edmonds , for the purpose . The pieces selected were " Our Clerks , " "The Steeplechase , " and "lei on paiie F raneaise . ''
Bio . Sir Moses Montefiorc , Bail ., K . R . S ., entertained at dinner the head ofiice staff of the Alliance British and Fnrcign Life and lire Assurance Company , onWednesday , the iSth inst . Sir Aloses has been for fifty-eight years president of the Company . Bro . George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Nolls , was presented with a testimonial in the shape of a case of
silver fish and dessert knives and forks , at the annual meeting of the Pelham Lodge , No , 9 ; ,. ) . 'The case bore the following inscription : — - " Presented lo Bro . George Baxter , P . AL , P . P . G . S . D ., by the brethren nf the Pelham Lodge of I ' reemasons , in token of their appreciation of the valuable services he has rendered to the lodge since its formation to the present time . Worksop , January With , 1 SS 2 . "
Bio . the Karl of Rosslyn , P . G . M . Scotland , and the Countess of Rosslyn , have arrived in Carlton-gardens from liastou Lodge , Dunmow , for the season . Bro . R . Richardson Gardener , M . P ., has had conferred ujion him by the King of Italy the order of Commander of the Royal Order of the Crown of Italy . 'This is in token of the interest and care bestowed by Air .
Gardener on the members of the Milan Blind Institution during their visit to London . TheJMilan Pcrsrycrauzn , in announcing this , says : " His . Majesty the King , on the proposal nf the Minister for Foreign Affairs ( Signer Alamini ) , has conferred the title of Commander of the Crown
of Italy on Air . Richardson Gardener , member of the English Parliament . The distinction has been conferred upon him as a token of gratitude for the interest and care taken by him in behalf of the members of the . Milan Blind Institution during the visit that those unfortunate creatures paid to London . "
Masonic And General Tidings.
Ihc first winter dinner of the Joppa Lodge of Instruction , No . iSS , was held at the ' ( ham . ion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Tuesday , when there was a lar ^ e attendance , and a pleasant evening was passed . Bro . the Lord Mayor has offered a champion cup ( or competition at a show to be opened at ( he Agricultural Hall nn February 2 SU 1 , under the auspices uf the English Cart Horse Society .
Bro . J . D . Allcroft has given £ 10 towards the erection of a new Primitive . Methodist chapel at Worcester . 'The meetings of the Islington Lodge of Instruction are now held at the Crown and Cushion , 7 . ; , London Wall , F .. C . ( where the Lodge was originally established ) , at seven p . m „ under the direction of Bro .
J . I .. Mather , P . P . G . D . C ., Herts , who will take the chair at the next meeting , when the favour uf your attendance is particularly requested . Bro . Thomas W . Cashlwm Bush , P . M . and Sec . Temple Bar Lodge , 172 . S , has been unanimously elected W . AL of the i ' ranipiillity Lodge , No . 1 S 5 . His installation will take place at the Guildhall Tavern on the 20 th proximo .
Bro . the T . aii of Jersey entertained the gentlemen i-f the Bicester Hunt al breakfast nn the occasion nf the meet at Alidih-ton Park , on Tuesday . A good run was afterwards enjoyed . Bro . George Gabb was , on Monday last , at Anderton ' s Hotel , unanimously elected W . AL of the Burgoyne Lodge , 002 , for the ensuing twelve months .
Bro . Geo . Jewson was . on Tuesday the ioth inst ., duly installed W . AL nf the Social Lodge , Nn . 03 , Norwich . Bro . R . M . Johnson has been elected Grand Commander , and Brn . James A . Henry Grand Recorder , of the Grand Commandery uf Knights Templars of Arkansas .
Bro . W . Cailwiighl , J . P .. P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Secretary Stal'fnrdshire , was presented with an admirable portrait nf himself , tn adorn the lodge runm , and uf an illuminated address , testifying to his Masonic , magisterial and public services during the last thirty-seven years , by the members uf the Sutherland Ludge , No . . |(> o , Neweastie-under-l . yme , nn Friday , January nth .
Bro . Alderman Sir Francis Wyatt liuscotl , who was accompanied bv lady iiuscntt , Air . and Mrs . J . F . Truscott , and Mrs . 11 . 11 . Crawford , presided on Thursday evening , the ioth inst ., at a musical entertainment , given at the Trinity School , Alaryl . bone , in aid nf the organ and chancel improvements of Trinity Church , Alurylclionc , of which the Rev . Prebendary (" adman is the rector .
Bros . Jones and Barber , the lessees of the Alexandra Palace , gave free admission tn the palace and the pantomime , " Hoji n ' my i humb , " to the children nf tin-Hoard Schnol of the district on Friday . 'The number of children was about 2 ona ,
Bro . the Karl of Carnaivon and the Countess of Carnarvon , after spending a few days at ( . ' . nines , have left for Alcntono . 'They will probably remain in the South of France and in Italy fur another month . Four manuscripts of Bro . Robert Bums , consisting of two letters and two poems , were offered fur sale in DuwelTs Rooms , Edinburgh , nn Tuesday , but mine of them
found a purchaser at the -reserve prices which had been fixed , i he letteis , which were of date 17 S 7 and 17 . , —one being addressed to Dr . Alo . iiv , London , and the other to Air . William Nicol , of the High Schunl , St . Patrick-sipiare , Edinburgh , were valued by their owner at / , ' , ; n each ; and the poems — " Oueen -Mary ' s Lament , " 511 lines , and " Lord Gregory , " , 20 lines—had reserved prices jmt upon them of / ' 20 and <_ iu icspcetivcly .
Bro . Sir Waikm Williams-Wynn , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . M ., had decided not to publish meets of hi ; hounds in the neighbourhood uf Whili hiirch din ing the stay nf the Empress nf Austria in Cheshire , in hopes thereby uf lessening the great crowds nf horsemen and pedestrians which
hist l- ' ebruary and . March caused so much annoyance to the liieinbeis of the hunt , and which also proved so detrimental tn spurt , crops , and fence .. Brn . Sir . Wat kin W . Wynn ' s hounds met at Isycncd on Saturday , when several foxes were found , and a magnificent day ' s -. port resulted .
Bin . II . J . Johnson , P . M . No . ijtjr , was on Tuesday last installed as W . AI . nf Industry Lodge , Nn . iSu , at Freemasons' Hall . A report will appear in our next . The I niversal Chapter , Xo . 1 Si , was consecrated
on iinirsihty , at I ' reemasons' Hall , by Cninp . 'Thomas Fenn , P . G . ei . B ., assisted bv Comps . Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , G . S . E ., and the Rev . Ambrose W . Ball , 1 st G . A . S . Comp . J . C . Parkinson , P . G . S . B ., was installed / .. A report wili appear in our next .
On Wednesday , tho iSth inst ., Mr . W . A . Baskcomb , Chief Clerk to Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , produced , with brilliant success , " Trial by Jury , " at Sandringham . 'The Bowling Alley was converted intoan elegant bijou theatre , whilst the scene of the Court of Justice was placed upon the stage in a most perfect manner . Without a single hitch the performance passed off , the
acting , music , and singing being admirable , evincing loiigand careful rehearsal . In a must charming manner the plaintiff was represented by Airs . Baskcomb ( Associate of the London Academy of . Music ) , musical governess to the three young Princesses nf Wales ; the defendant of Air . Crosse ( organist of Sandringham Church ) was extremely good , as well as the counsel fur the plaintiff and usher , by . Messrs .
Bryant and Tnwnshend . 'The judge was played in a most artistic and remarkable style of perfection by Air . Baskcomb ; in fact , it was a perfect study , well meriting the warmest congratulations from ( he Prince and Princess of Wales and their distinguished guests , amongst whom were His Seiene Highness the Prince Lieningcn , Earl and
Countess Sydney , the Earl and Countess nf Romney , the Hun . and Very Rev . the Dean of Windsor and Airs . Wtilesley , the Hon . Spencer Ponsonby Fane , C . B . ; General Sir S . liorsfonl , Admiral Sir Astley Conper Key , Sir Edward Sullivan , Lio . ut .-Gcn . Sir Dighlnn ami Lady Prnbyn , and the Princesses Louisa , \ ictoria , and Aloud of AVales .