Science, Art, And The Drama.

depicted by the white child embracing and teaching her black sister , the fruits of love as figuratively shown by the vine , and the hen gathering her chickens under her wings , one of the earliest types of Divine Love ; 7 , Patience is appropriately set upon a sun dial , her motions circumscribedshe devoutly bears the yoke of Christ—in a basket she has seed corn , hopefully bearing a sickle . Verb sap ., the exhibition closes the end of next week .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

Lodge Charity , No . 563 ( E . G . ) , Umballa , Punjab . A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 7 th ult ., Bro . Mark Carroll P . D . j . G . W ., ofFcialingasW . M . Sergeant Tollit was initiated . Bros . Walker and Robbins pa ssed to Fellow Craft Drgree , and Bios . Rev . C . Mayhew and Mathews raised . The election of W . M . for ensuirg year then took place , when Bro . \ V . Johnson , J . W ., was elected . After the meeting the members supped together . The installation took place on the iGth instant .

Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 656 . At the regular meeting of this English lodge in Sydney , on the Gth of November last , the following correspondence was read 1 "Anrangi Lodge , No . 2500 , E . G ., Wellington , N . Z . " That this lodge congiatulates the Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 6 5 6 , E . G ., on the happy termination of its 12 years' struggle to maintain its rights under the English Constitution . "

_ . The resolution in question was moved by Bro . Sir E . Osborne-Gibbes , Bart ., P . D . D . G . M .. P . G . D .

" District Grand Lodge for the North Island of New Zealand , Wellington , "Oct . 24 , 1901 . " Dear Sir and Wor . Brother , "At the Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge , held on the ioth instant , the Board of General Purposes presented a report , from which the following is an extract :

"The Board has received information that the Cambrian Lodgeof Australia , No . 656 ( E . C . ) , Sydney , has been successful in the lawsuit against the Grand Lodgeof New South Wales , which was the outcome of circumstances arising some 15 years ago , at the time of the fortration of the Grand Lodge into the body that received the recognition of the mother Grand Lodge . This , it is to be hoped , will put an end to the trouble with which the Cambrian Lodge has been so long beset , and will enable it now to enter upon a lime of deserved peace and prosperity . The history of the lodge during all

these years is without parallel in the records of Freemasonry . The Board calls the attention of lodges to the tenacity of purpose and self-sacrifice of our brethren of the Cambrian Lodge , which has now resulted in its firm establishment as an English lodge , and suggests that District Grand Lodge would do well to send a message of congratulation to thebrethren of the Cambrian Lodge . " The report was ordered to be received and entered on the minutes , and the District Grand Lodge unanimously directed that the recommendation of th ? Board of General Purposes be given effect to .

"I am accordingly instructed by the R . W . District Grand Master to address this letter to you , conveying the feelings of the District Grand Lotlge of Wellington toward the Cambrian Lodge , and those self-sacrificing brethren who have for so many years fought for existence , and to express the hope that the Cambrian Lodge will have a long and beneficent career under the banner for which it has struggled so long . " I remain , W . Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , "SAMUBI . ROIIINSON , D . G . Sec . "The W . M . Cambrian Lodge of Australia , No . 6 5 G ( E . G . ) , Sydney . "

WITH REGRET we learn that Bro . Sir Henry Harben , the Mayor of Hampsteil , has been confined to his room for some days owing to the shock he sustained as the result of a carriage accident in the City . A LIVERY DINNER of the Shipwrights' Company was hsid at the Goldsmitfis ' Hall on the iSth inst ., the principal guests being Bros , the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs . The Master , Bro . Alderman Sir Joseph Savory , Bart ., presided .

"THE ADVERTISERS' POCKET BOOK , " published by Browne ' s Advertising Agency , 53 and 54 , Wjch-street , Strand , W . C , is an ingenious work , giving valuable information tespecting the advertisement charges of the leading daily and weekly journals and penodicpls , together with acalendar for 1902 and specific information essential to business houses generally . It is anticipated that this practical pock : t boo k will Le greally appreciated by those advertisers w 10 Uke a vital interest in the necessary details pertaining to their operations in press publications . The boak will be sent , post fiee , from the above address for 61 .

WE ACCEPTED the invila'ion of Messrs . Tussaudsto see the Christmas novelties of the season . Iliey consist of four groups—two for the delectation of children , and Iwo for " childien of a larger growth . " For the little ones thefe are prjvidid "Cinderella" and "The Babes in the Wood . " Here the fairy stories , so well known and loved by them , are realised in a charming manner , ihe scenic effects are well managed , the details are in good keeping , and heighten the illusion . In "The Babes in the Wood " the scene is woodland : the twitterings of the birds which are busily

engaged in their pious duty of covering the hapless children with leaves adds greatly to the realistic effect . We are sure the children who visit Madame Tussauds will be delighted to thus practically renew their acquaintance with fairy lore . The novelty offered to adults is of a more seiious nature . A reminiscence of the " Good Old Times" ( Query ) is effered— " The Stocks" and "The Pillory . " Our ancestors were in the habTt of tirplcying these instruments of punishment as deterrents against those , who by lheir evil piactises , brought themselves within the pale of the law ; but history le who differed in

informs us that it was often the practice to submit innocent peop political opinions from those in power to these indignities . In both tableaux the scene is laid in Bristol and neighbourhood . In "The Stocks" we have two tyjes of character—one who feels his degradation , the other who is indifferent to it . The city of Bristol itself is chosen for " The Pillory . " The tower of the Temple Church is shown , also the noble spire of St . Mary Redcliffe . Equally , the Pillory , like the Stocks , is a careful copy from authentic sources . The actions of the bystxndersgive us some id a of the spirit of those old times .

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Craft Masonry.

Craft Masonry .

Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . FRANCIS CRAZE . ' The annual meeting of this well-known Cornish lodge was held by dispensation on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., the regular meeting falling on Boxing Day . The W . M . elect . Bro . Francis Craze , being a widely known and respected brother , a large number of brethren belonging to the lodge and neighbouring ones assembled to do him honour . Among those present were Bros . W . Colenso , P . M . ( Mayor of Penzance ) ; R . Walters ,

P . M . ; H . J . Kift , P . M ., C . Mabbot , S . W ., F . W . Mitchell , ] . D „ A . Willouehbv , H . Mahbot , and H . Hosker . all of 121 ; E . Ouintrell , W . M ., aid A . Pengilly , S . W . 31 S ; F . Beringer , W . M ., S . Saunder . and t . Shopland , 5 S 0 : T . J . Peake , W . M ., lames Wearne , P . M .. W . K . Raker , P . M ., T . Pellew , and G . Letts , all of 1272 : W . Middlin , W . M ., A . Walters . P . M ., J . Newland , P . M ., J . F . Beringer , S . W ., R . R . Kinsman , J . W ., and VV . J . Tryshall , all of 1 = 144 .

Several letters were read rep-retting inability to bt cedent from pnminent membsrs ofthe Craft . The Trea s urer , Bro . Frank Harvev . P . P . S . G . W ., presented his report , which showed a balance in favour of the lodge . The reports on the Charities was presented bv Bros . G . Broad and T . A . Taylor , and the usual grants were made . The W . M . elect was ably installed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Vivian Thomas , assisted

by Brcs . Trecldinnick and Taylor . The ollieers appointed were : Bros . J . Vivian Thomas , I . P . M . ; J . H . West , S . W . ; E . W . Pascne . J . W . ; J . G . Osborn , P . M ., Chap .: F . Harvev , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Wagner , P . M . Sec .: W . Hosking , S . D . ; J . B . Williams , J . D . ; H . Tredinnick , P . M ., DC . ; H . G . M . Fletcher , Org . ; R . N . Thomas , I . G . ; H . Thomas and J . Daniel , Stwds . ; J . V . Bryan , Tyler ; and G . Osborn , P . M ., was re-appiinted Librarian , and I . H . West , Assistant .

After the visiting brethren had expressed their " Hearty gjod wishes " and congratulations on the successful working of the lodge , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the lodge dining room , where the banquet was provided by Mr . W . H . Trevena , White HartJ Hotel , and proved a great success . Above Co brethren were present . After the loyal and Masonic toasts had been given and responied to with musica honours .

The toast of "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Harvey , P . P . S . G . W ., in very hearty terms , and the W . M . was congratulated on the position he held in the neighbourhood , and the great esteem the brethren had for him . Although but a comparatively young Mason , he had worked his way to the chair by his zeal and attention to his duties , and he hoped his year of office would be a very successful one . The toast was most heartily received .

The W . M ., replying , thanked the brethren for their great kindness and the honour they had done him . lie had missed but very few meetings since he was initiated , and he considered that the proudest day of his life , and he would endeavour t _ > keep up the reputalion of the lodge during his year of office . " The Health of the Visitors " was proposed by Bro . G . B . Pearce in a hearty speech , and which elicited hearty appreciation from the brethren .

One visitor from each lodge responded . " The Charities " was proposed by Bro . Osborn . Bro . Pearce , thc founder and Treasurer of the Cornwill Charity A-snciatioi , responded . The grand work accomplished by that useful Association was clearly shown , and the great assistance it had rendered was forcibly pointed out . Songs by Bros . Mitchell , Tryshall , Thomas , Pellew , and others , and recitations by Bros . Kinsman , Newland , and Richards , made up a record meeting .

Kingswood Lodge , No . 2278 . True to the principles of the Craft—to please others—the members of this lodge , which meets during the summer months at the Crown Hotel , Broxbourne , on the 14 th instant , held a Cinderella dance at the Cripplegate _ Institute , Golden-lane , E . C . The dance was well attended by both brethren and their sweethearts and wives , and in all about 100 joined in the giddy mazes of the dance . As a pleasant souvenir of the occasion the ladies were each presented with a bottle of scent enclosed in a casket containing a card bestowing the best wishes of the Kingswood Lodge , and these souvenirs were much appreciated .

The W . M ., Bro . Bower , acted as M . C , and amongst others present were : Bros Page , S . W . ; Chas . Nicole , J . W . ; Taylor , S . D . ; King , J . D . ; Roland Nicole , P . M . ; Renaud , P . M . ; Wicking , Armitage , Bill , P . M ., and man / other members of this and other lodges . In accordance with modern fashion a special set of quadrilles , selected from various dances , was arranged and called the " Kingswood Quadrilles . Attwood ' s Band was in attendance , and the refreshments were excellently catered for by Beales , of Holloway . All the arrangements were made by Bro . Roland Nicole , to whom great credit is due .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

THE SKINNERS' COMPANY have contributed £ 2 : tothe funds of the City of London Truss Society . THE STRAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION will , in future , meet at the Cheshire Cheese , Surrey-street , Strand . THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY have made a donation of £ 21 to the funds of the City of London Truss Society .

THE GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY havo sent £ 20 to the poor-box at each of the following police-ccurts : Worship-sticet , Clerkenwell , Greenwich , Westminster , and Marylebone . THE LORD MAYOR AND THE LADY MAYORESS , and their family , spent Christmas at the Mansion House . On Christmas Eve a servants' party was given together with a Christmas tree festivity to the children of the married servants . '

THE SIR WALTER RALEIGH LODGE , No . 2432 , have arranged to hold their annual banquet and ball on Thursday , February Gth , 1902 , at the Inns of Court Ilotel Holborn . In order to facilitate the seating of the guests at the banquet , it is desirable that the brethren intimate , at as ear . y a date as possible , the number of seats they will require for thrir respective paraes . The prices of tickets have been fixed at—jingle tickets 12 s . Cd ., for ladies 10 s . Od ., double tickets 21 s . The proceedings will be devoted to the lodge Benevolent Fund .

IHE CORDWAINERS' COMPANY have recently made the following dona ' ions : £ 350 to the City and Guilds of London Institute ; £ 150 to the Leather Trades' School ; 30 guineas ( second grant ) towards the building fund for a new parish hall at Edmonton ; 30 guineas to six of the Metropolitan Police Courts poor-boxes j 20 guineas each to the Metropolitan Convalescent Institution , the Great Northern Central Hospital , the North Eastern Hospital for Children , and the National Memorial of King Alfred the Great ; and five guineas each to the City Kitchen , and the Liberty and Property Defence League .

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