Mrs. Garfield.

MRS . GARFIELD .

Wc are glad to be enabled to publish the following : Cleveland , Ohio , December 2 . 3 th , 1 SR 1 . Mrs . Garfield has received from the Freemasons of the West Riding of Yorkshire , through their Grand Master , Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Hart ., C . B ., D . I .., & c ., etc ., their letter of sympathy with her in her great

bereavc-The sincere and respectful condolence tendered by so lar" -e a body of sympathising friends in a foreign land have filled her heart with gratitude and thankfulness , of which Ibis note of acknowledgement must be accepted as an

inadequate expression . Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry F'dwards , Hart ., £ . 13 ., D . L ., & c Pycncst , Halifax , England . Kcceivcd 20 th January , 1 SS 2 .

Ball Of The Lodge Of Prosperity. No. 65.

BALL OF THE LODGE OF PROSPERITY . No . 65 .

The ball in connection with the above lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Wednesday evening , the iSth inst ., when about 150 ladies and brethren were present . Dancing commenced in the large hall at about nine o'clock , Edward ' s London Band playing a very

n-ooel selection ol dance music . Supper was served in the Villar Hall , the W . M . of the lodge , Bro . W . Chicken , taking the chair . After grace had been said , the CHAIRMAN proposed the toast of " The Queen and the Craft . " ISro . J AMES TKRKV , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , proposed " The Health of Bro . and

Mrs . Chicken and Family , together with Prosperity to the Lodge . " * - 13 ro . C HICKEN , in retiming thanks , said that it was three years since tile last ball in connection with the lodge had been held , but he hoped that the success with which this one had met with would cause it to be an annual affair in the future .

... The CHAIRMAN then proposed " The Ladies . " llro . ( 1 . F . UL'ROE returned thanks on their behalf . The toast of "' 1 he Visitors " followed , Bro . CARMAN , of the Wellington Lodge , responding . After supper dancing was recommenced , and it was nearly five o ' clock before the last dance on the programme had

terminated . 'The ball was in every way a success , and the Stewards are to be highly complimented for their untiring eneleavours to ensure the enjoyment of those present . 'The W . M ., the Past Masters , and ollicers , together with other members of the lodge acted as Stewards .

Gallery Lodge Ball.

GALLERY LODGE BALL .

Owing lo pressure upon our space , we were unable to refer to " the inaugural ball of the Gallery Lodge , which took place at the Brixton Hall , last week . 'The Gallery Lodge , which was established in August , 1 SS 1 , consists of gentlemen connected with the London and provincial press , and its rulers include editors , leader writers , sub-editors ,

special correspondents , critics , and reporters . It is the first lodge which has been founded in connection with journalism in this country , and its progress not unnaturally is watched with a good deal of interest . The ball to which we refer was projected with the object of aiding the Masonic Charities , and it is satisfactory to be able to state that after providing a delig htful entertainment , the lodge is able to carrv out its e'ood intentions by handing- over a substantial

balance to the schools . The Committee entrusted with the arrangement spared no effort to ensure the success of the ball , and the unanimous opinion of the company assembled was that a more enjoyable gathering was never held . A charming selection of music was performed by Bro . Sibold's City of London Hand , and at supper the toasts of the "Oueen" and tho "Ladies" were enthusiastically drunk .

Annual Masonic Social Party At Manchester.

ANNUAL MASONIC SOCIAL PARTY AT MANCHESTER .

The usual meeting and annual Christmas social party of Blair Lodge , No . 815 , were held on Friday , the 13 th inst , at the Huliiic'Town Hall . The following brethren were present when the lodge duties commenced : Bros . W . R . Sowter , W . M . ( second year ); Henry L . Rocca , I . P . M . ; K . HarrisS . W . ; J . Sheldrick , . J . W . ; J . F . Anderson ,

, S . D . ; Dr . St . Patrick Riley , J . D . ; Wm . Rcnshaw , I . G . ; T . Newton and Brycc Blair , Stewds . ; W . Fll , Org . ; Nino Bottonc , and II . W . Riley , and several others . 'The lodge was opened at 5 . 15 and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , Bro . Henry L . Rocca , I . P . M ., occupied the chair of K . S ., by permission of the W . M ., and raised Bro .

Nino Bottone to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , and the W . M . afterwards raised Bro . Henry Walter Riley to the Third Degree . This ceremony concluded , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 7 o ' clock . The brethren , after partaking of tea , prepared to receive the ladies , who began to arrive about S . 45 , and dancing commenced at nine o ' clock in the large hall , which

presented a gay and festive appearance , and in which by ten o ' clock were assembled some 140 brethren and ladies . 13 etwcn 10 and 10 . 15 the first detachment of guests adjourned to the supper room , where a very admirable "ini / i had been prepared for them , and which every one seemed to enjoy immensely . Meanwhile the remainder of the company were entertained by some capital conjuring

and ventriloquism performed by Professor Le Marc and his son , and which greatly pleased all who witnessed it ; and when the performance hail concluded the audience wended their way to the supper room , which by this time was cleared of its former occupiers , who in their turn were amused by the Professor with a clever performance of

' unch and Judy , followed by a song from Bro . Bickley , and recitations from Bros . Captain Hopkins and Daniel Donhavand , after which dancing was resumed by the whole company , and carried on with spirit until nearly five o clock . It would be quite impossible to conceive a more enjoyable gathering than this happily named Christmas

Annual Masonic Social Party At Manchester.

social party proved to be , and the greatest praise is due to Bros . Sheldrick , Bickley , and Anderson , who formed the managing committee , for the admirably planned and successfully carried out arrangements , also to Mrs . Newton , of the Stretford-road , who catered most satisfactorily for the supper and the refreshments obtainable at the buffet throughout the evening . 'The musical arrangements were conducted by Messrs . S . and E . Pyecroft , of Ilulme , and

left nothing to be desired by those who were engaged in the mazy dance . The Stewards were Bros . Major II . L . Rocca , Fell , Newton , Blair , Rowley , and Walker , who each and all did their utmost to promote the enjoyment of the company , and it must be a source of great pleasure to all concerned in the organisation of this social gathering to know that their efforts have been—which we are sure they were—crowned with success .

Amongst the company were Bros . W . R . Sowter , W . M . ; Major II . L . Rocca , I . P . M . ; J . Sheldrick , J . W ., and Mrs . Sheldrick ; Bro . Dr . St . Patrick Riley , J . D ., and Mrs . Riley ; Henry Walter and Mrs . Riley ; Bro . F'dwards and Mrs . Edwards ; Mr . Charles and Miss Beasley ( of Liverpool ); Bro . T . Newton and Miss Newton ; Mr . Edward Beasley and Miss Moon ( Leeds ); Bro . S . C . and Mrs . Lowe ; the Countess Pastorelli ; Bro . Daniel and

Mrs . Donhavand and Mrs . Morse ; Bro . j . I' .. Steward , I . P . M . 33 6 ( Marplc ) , Mrs . Steward , and Miss Poyntz ; Bro . Boothman , son , and daughters ( 2 ); Bro . J . Willis , 121 ., ; Bro . W . Willis , 204 , and Mrs . Willis ; Bro . W . Bolton Riley and Mrs . Riley ; Bro . and Mrs . Jordan , 149 G ; Uro . Jas . McGrath , J . W . 14911 , and Miss McGrath ; Bro . George Burslem , Sec . MyC , and Miss Royle ; Bro , Walter Biggs , 140 G , and Miss Edith Royle ; Bro . R . R , Lisenden , J . D . 317 , and Mrs . Lisenden ; and others .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Chapter ( No . 19 ) . — A meeting of this chapter was held on the 20 th inst ., Bro . William Tyrcr , M . W . S ., presiding , supported by the officers of the chapter . Two candidates , Bro . II . S . Hartley and Bro . John Goldsworth , were perfected by S . P . Bro . William Tyrcr , M . W . S ., assisted b y 111 . Bros . II . S . Alpass , 32 '; B . II . Rowson , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; and C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G „ 3 oC Bro . Holden , 1 st General , was

unanimously elected M . W . S . for the ensuing year . The business of the chapter being over , the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet at the Adelphi 1 Iotei , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., and thoroughly enjoyed by all present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to most heartily , and a truly enjoyable eveniig was s |> cnt , which is always so by the brethren of this very beautiful and Christian Degree .

LEEDS . —Lcodicnsis Chapter ( No . 77 ) . — I his chapter held a meeting on the 17 th inst ., which was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . William Palcy , M . D ., assisted by the ollicers of the chapter . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed . Being the installation meeting , the M . W . S . elect , Bro . Richard Wilson , was presented to III . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 " , who

installed him as M . W . S . with his usual care and solemnity . The following brethren were then appointed ollicers of the chapter : Bros . John Scott , Prelate ; J . D . Kay , 1 st General ; C . Eastwood , 2 nd General ; W . J . Beck , 'Treasurer ; J . W . Fourness , Recorder ; II . Warwick , Raphael ; J . Franks , Captain of Guard ; J . L . Oates , Equery ; and Robert Oates , Asst . Equcry . The alms of the brethren were collected . A unanimous vote of thanks

was passed and recorded to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 330 , for coining to instal the MAV . S . Business completed , the chapter was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where they thoroughly enjoyed an excellent dinner , under the presidency of tile M . W . S ., who proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts most heartily . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister responding

for " The Supreme Council , 33 ' ., who also thanked the brethren for their cordial reception of him whenever he came to the chapter . Before resuming his seat , he proposed " The Health of the M . W . S ., " with all the honours , wishing him a successful year , to which he replied in a thoroughly fraternal spirit . Other toasts followed , and a truly hapjiy and social meeting closed before eleven o ' clock .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY PRECEPTORY ( D ) . — An encampment of the above preceptory was held on the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , and was well attended . Among those present were Sir . Kts . T . C . Walls , ICC . ; C . II . Driver , P . E . C , G . A . D . C . England , Prelate ; A . Williams , 1 st Cajitain ; Dr . C . Sanders , 2 nd Captain ; W . PaasP . E . C , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . G . C . G ., P . E . C ,

, Registrar ; R . Bcrridge , Expert ; F . W . Driver , C . of L . ; G . Graveley , 1 st . S . B . ; J . B . Glenn , 2 nd S . 13 . ; J . II . Dodson , 1 st Herald ; A . Tisley , 2 nd Herald ; K . Baxter , P . E . C . ; F . Binckes , P . E . C ; H . J . Lardner , T . Adams , and Rawles , Equerry . The visitors were Sir Kts . C . I Matier , Lothians Priory ( Scotland ); and R . P . Spice , Holy Palestine .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read , letters apologising for non-attendance were read from Sir Kts . Col . Shadwell 11 . Gierke , G . S . P ., & c . ; K . Thrupp , P . E . C , & c . j Roebuck , P . E . C , Sc . Sir Kt . Williams , P . E . C . elect , was then presented and formally installed into the chair b y Sir Kt . Walls , E . C . 'The officers invested were Sir Kts . Sanders , 1 st . Captain ; Bcrridge , 2 nd

Captain ; I ' . Driver , Expert ; G . Gravely , C . of L . ; Glenn , istS . B . ; J . II . Dodson , 2 nd S . B . ; A . Tisley , 1 st Herald ; Stowasoer , 2 ud Herald ; II . ] . Lardner , D . C ; W . Paas , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Reg . ; and Rawles , Equerry . In consequence of indisposition the E . C . then vacated the chair in favour of Sir Kt . Walls ;

the Prelate , and Bro . J . Andrews being a candidate was duly installed a Knight of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple and Holy Sepulchre . The conclave having been closed , th ; Sir Knights adjourned to a most excellent and well-served banquet . Ujion the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . " 'The Health of the Grand Officers " was acknowledged by

Knights Templar.

Sir Kt . C . Driver . The toast of " The E . C . " was then proposed , and Sir Kt . Williams made a modest , but most pleasing speech in response . " The Health of the P . ICC . " accompanied by the presentation of a jewel , followed , and th is toast having been cordially drunk , Sir Kt . Walls briefly replied . "The Newly-installed Knight" came next , and in his response Sir Kt . Andrews made a

tcllinoand interesting speech . "The Health of the Visitors " drew jn acknowledgment from Sir Kt . Matier one of those pleasing and interesting responses which are at all times agreeable to listen to . Sir Kt . Sjiice also passed some Haltering enconiums upon the "working . " "The Past

Commanders " w-as coupled with the name of Sir Kt . Frederick Binckes , who , as usual , was most eloquent and pertinent in his remarks upon the subject . "The Officer ' s " toast , coupled with the names of Sir Kts . Paas , Dewar , and Bcrridge brought the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable , to a conclusion .

Allied Degrees.

Allied Degrees .

A very influential meeting of the members of these prosperous degrees toeik placeat ' three o ' clock in the afternoon of the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square . Among those in attendance we noticed Bros . Charles F . Matier , D . G . M ., as W . M . in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Samuel Rawson '; Alfred Williams , S . W . ; R . Roy , J . W . ; S . C Dibdin , I . P . M . ; D . M . Dewar , Treasurer and Secretary ; C . H . Driver , I . G . ; Thos . C . Walls

Steward ; R . Bcrridge , D . C ; Thomas Poore , J . C . Anderson , E . Sevenv , C . Pulman , R . L . Lovcland , G . Mickley , Capt . C E . Coffey , D . P . G . M ., Tunis and Malta ; R . P . Spice , and others . Theproccedingscommenced by the council being opened in the Degree of the Order of St . Laurence , and ' aftcr the minutes had been read the following brethren were balbted for and duly admitted into the secrets of that

unquestionably old and very quaint degree , viz .: Bros . Baron de Ferricrs , M . P ., Dr . Flaxman Spurrell , W . Barkley , J . L . Mather , H . Baldwin , T . O . Harding , F . W . Driver , W . G . Lemon , C E . Peek , W . Vincent , and J . G . Chillingworth . ' 1 he council was then opened in the Degree of the Knights of Constantinople , and all the aforesaid brethren were impressively installed members thereof . A conclave of the Order of the Red Cross of Babylon followed , when

thanks to the continued exertions of Bros . Matier , Dewar , Poore , Love-land , A . Williams , Bcrridge , and C . Driver , the long , but most interesting ceremonial was carried out in its integrity , and gave great satisfaction , not only to those who were admitted to participate in its mysteries , but to those who had previously taken the Degree . 'The proceedings terminated by the admission of the said candidates into the Degree of High Priest .

In consequence of the amount of genuine hard work gone through , the meeting was not dissolved until six o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to a well earned rejiast at the Albion I lotel , Theobalds-road . The executive of the Grand Council of the Allied Degrees arc to be congratulated upon the unqualified success which attended their labours , and the lay members will doubtless look forward with interest to the next meeting , when the Degree of the Red Cross of Babylon is promised to be again worked in full .

Ireland.

Ireland .

NEWBRIDGE . —United Service Lodge ( Xo . -ij ) - — 'he annual installation of ollicers for the current year took place at the Masonic Hall , on Friday , the 13 th inst . The lodge was opened in solemn and ancient form by Bro . Nugent , W . M ., after which the following brethren were installed as follows : Bros . C . Broaches , S . W . ; W . Langdon , J . W . ; A . King , S . D . ; T . R . Leonard , J . D . ; P . Kathhone , I . G . ; J . Boyle , Sec . and Treas . ; and J . Heaps , W . M . 'The following brethren were present in

addition to the ofiicers : Bros . Hamblin , Garten , Formin , Cornelius Brend , J . Simmons , II . Simmons , P . M . ; Lewis , Carter , Taylor , Clark , Haggevty , Aston , P . M . ; and Rev . G . Godwin . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was of a very recherche description , and rellected great credit on Bro . II . Simmons , who has on several occasions acted as host , but each one seems to

outdo the other . Grace having been said by Bro . the Rev . G . Godwin , the toasts of " The Oueen and the Craft , " and "Bro . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were most enthusiastically drank ; solos " God Save the Oueen , " and " God Bless the Prince of Wales" being given by Bro . Clark . Other toasts followed , viz .: "'The Royal Family , " " The Dukeof Abercorn , G . M ., " "The Earl of Huntingdon , " and " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " the latter being

responded to by Bro . Aston , Prov . G . I . G . 'The toast of "The W . M ., Bro . Heaps , " was then given by Bro . Nugent , I . P . M ., who spoke at great length on Bro . Heap ' s merits , and the cheerfulness with which he had performed every duty he had been called upon by the lodge , and , as a brother remarked , he was a " heap " in himself . Bro . Heaps responded in a few words , pleading his inability to make a long speech , his heart being too full to express his gratitude for the great honour done him , but begged that

the officers would assist him all in their power . " The Health of Bro . Nugent , I . P . M ., and the other officers having been given and responded to , the W . M . gave " 'The Poor and Distressed Masons all over the World , " which was drank in silence , after which a collection in their aid was made . During the evening several of the brethren showed a more than ordinary amount of vocal talent , ami after a most enjoyable night they separated , highly pleased with the instruction and entertainment that had been afforded them .

HOLLOW-AY ' S PILLS . —The sudden c ] ian ; : c .- ; , frci | iicnt fog ; , and prcvadin . ; dampness sorely impede the vital function ; -, anil conduce 10 ill-lieallli . Die remedy ioi-lhcse di-a-. ter ., lie ; : in some piuifviiv medicine , like III * .-:.- Pills , wliii I , i- , nnipctcnl In : ; r , i | iplc uilh ' tlie mischief . 1 ! its suurev , and slain ] , it out without I ' reltini ; the nerves or weakening Ihc system . IIollow . lv ' s Pills cxlr . iet from Ihe blond all noxious matters , re'mila ' e Ihe action of cverv disordered oriian , stimulate the liver anil kidneys , and relax the howe-ls . In curinir chest complaints these Pills are remarkably cllective , especially when aided by friction of the Ointment on its wails . This double treatment will ensure a certain , steady , and beneficent progress , and sound health will soon be re-catablislicil . — [ ABVT . J