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tions ; -yet Masters of Lodges should know that whoever cowes to them in the character of a Mason should receive that civility and attention , which the fraternal relation entitles him to

anticipate , until , by some act of his own , he has forfeited his claim to your courtesy and hospitality . —Grand Master Leonidas E . Pratt , of California .

United Grand Lodge.

UNITED GRAND LODGE .

The follovying is the agenda of business to be transacted in . Grand Lodge , on Wednesday , 3 rd September , 1873 : — I . The Minutes of the Quarterl y Communication of the 4 th June for confirmation . II . An Address of Condolence from the

Grand Lodge of Scotland on the death of the Earl of Zetland , K . G ., M . W . Past Grand Master , will be laid before Grand Lodge . III . Report of the Lodge of Benevolence for the last quarter , in which are recommendations For the following grants , viz . —A brother of the Beaufort Lodge , No . 103 , Bristol , £$ 0 ; the

widow of a brother of the Belvidere Lodge , No 503 , Maidstone , . £ 100 ; the wido-v of a brother of the Grove Lodge , No . 410 , Ewell , £ 2-50 ; a brother of the Lodge of United Strengh , No . 228 , London , £ 100 . IV . Report of the Board of General Purposes to the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England .

" The Board of General Purposes beg to submit a statement of the Grand Lodge Accounts at the last meeting of the Finance Committee , held on Friday , the ijth day of August instant , shewing a balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer of £ \ , W 14 s j ; d •and in the

hands of the Grand Secretary , for petty cash , £ 7 $ , and for servants' wages 4-588 19 s . od . and avail themselves of the opportunity to congratulate the members of the Craft on the very satisfactory condition of the accounts . ( Signed ) HORACE LLOYD . President . '

V . Memorials from the FViendly Lodge No . 383 , Montego Bay , for assistance to build a Masonic Hall . VI . Proposed Motions : — 1 . By Bro . Frederick Bigg , AV . M ., No . 1261 . "That at least seven ' days' notice shall be given

to the W . M . of a lodge before such lodge is posted as being in arrear of its subscription . " 2 . By Bro . Benjamin Head , P . G . D . "That the sum of ^ 80 be given from the fund of General Purposes . That the money be placed

in the hands of the Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons to supply the inmates at Croydon with coals during the winter season . " 3 . By Bro . William Smith , P . M . No . . 5 , ; .

" That in future the laws and regulations of the Fund of Benevolence governing the Lodge of Benevolence be read once in every year preyiotis to the Lodge enteiing on business at the meeting ti the month of January , and that Article 17 of the laws and regulations of the F ' und of

Benevolence on the Book of Constitutions be altered accordingly . " 4 . By Bro . William Smith , P . M . No . 33 . " That in future a room be set apart for the reception of Provincial Brethren on Quarterl y Communications and other meetings of Grand Lodge . "

It is understood that the honour of knighthood will be conferred on Mr . Hawkshaw , F . R . S ., the superintendent engineer of the Holyhead Breakwater , which was opened by the Prince of Wales on Tuesday .

WYCLIITE ANJ > ' 1 VXDALE , —It is intended to erect , in a suitable place in the centre of London statues to the memory of Wycliffl- antl Tyndale , in connection with their efforts to secure " a free and open Bible" for the people .

The sentence of death passed on Captain Jack and five other Modoc Indians has been approved of by President Grant , and they will be hanged on the 3 rd of October .

Masonic Fete.

MASONIC FETE .

A new feature in the interchange of courtesies amongst the brethren of the Craft has been introduced oy Bro . John Sutcliffe , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . of Lincoln ; who invited the Prov . Grand Officers , and the Worshipful Masters and Wardens of the province , with their wives , to a

garden and croquet party , and banquet , at his residence , Stallingborough House , near Great Grimsby , on ^ Thursday , the 14 th inst . Bro . Sutcliffe is so well known in Masonic circles for his large-hearted charity , liberality and hospitality , that those who were honoured with invitations

knew they would be entertained in right royal style , for none can do the host better than lie , and in this were not disappointed . Amongst those present were : —Bros . Major Smyth , D . Prov . G . M . * J . Fowler , Prov . S . G . W .-Daniel Ace , Prov . G . C . : W . G . Moore , Prov .

G . R . ; F . D . Marsden , Prov . G . S . •C . M Nesbitt , P . G . T . •J . Hadfield , Prov . J G . D . ; A . Bates , P .-ov . G . D . C .: Cobbett Jackson , Prov G . S .-M . Cook , Prov . G . S . ; T . Slater , jun ., Prov . G . S . ; Geo . Nelson , Prov . G . S . j W . E Howlett , W . M . 422 •Gardner , S . W . 712 :

Goodhand , J . W . 712 •Copeland , P . M . 792 , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Broadhead , P . M . 792 , S . D . 1294 ; W . Marshall , J . W . 792 •R . Gough , Sec . 792 •Jas . Robinson , D . C . 792 •Wardole , Tyler 792 ; W . H . Radley , P . M . 838 , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; W . Poole , S . W . 838 ; John Allen , jun ., Sec . 838 Henry Scales , Sec . 1232 ; Robbs , P M . 1282 ;

Pigott , S . W . 1282 ; H . H . Cave , J . W . 1282 ; C . L . Hett , Sec . 1282 ; Rev . C . K . Saunders , S . W . 1286 ; H . C . Chambers , J . W . 1286 * A . A . Padley , Sec . 1286 ; F . Long , W . M . 1294 , P . Prov . G . S . of W . ; T . P . Cupiss , 1294 , P . M . 792 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Walmsley , S . W . 1294 ; Jack Sutcliffe , J . W . 1294 ; Holland , Steward 1294 ; H . Garvey , 1294 ; Wardale , Tyler 1294 ; Dawson .

The follwing ladies were also present : —Mrs . W . G . Moore , Miss Howlett , Mrs . Ace , Mrs . Fowler , Mrs . Copeland , Mrs . Cook , Mrs . Robinson , Miss Benett , Mrs . Robbs , Mrs . Pigott , Mrs . Long , Mrs . and Miss Cupiss , Mrs . Bates , Miss Garvey , Miss Harriet Garvey , Mrs . Dawson ,

Miss Dawson , Miss A . E . Dawson , Mrs . Jasse , Mrs . Sutcliffe , three sons , antl five daughters . On the arrival of the company they were received by Bro . Sutcliffe , Mrs . Sutcliffe and one of the Misses Sutcliffe in the drawing-room , and after the reception they entered the garden , where

they were refreshed from a delicate spread of wines , claret cup , & c . provided al fresco , the other Misses Sutcliffe , assisted by Bro . Jack Sutclilfe , J . W . J 294 , P . Prov . G . Steward ; and Mr . Harry and Mr . James Sutcliffe , gracefully performing the honours .

The company then passed on to the croquet lawn , on which was an excellent quadrille band from Manchester , and the company soon appreciated the enlivening strains by entering into the " poetry of motion . "

lhe day was charming for the occasion , and highly the company enjoyed it , which was enhanced by the urbanity of the worthy host and his lady , and the courteous attention of the Misses Sutcliffe and their brothers , who vied with each other , during the visit , to render the

enjoyment and of each one complete . These pleasures were interrupted by the sound of the gong calling the company to the banquet , in a spacious and elegant marquee , ecected in an adjoining pasture . Great taste had been displayed in the decorations , and the tables , which were

luxuriously provided with every delicacy of the season , were worthy the prescence of a prince . During the banquet the band played pleasing , but subdued airs . On the right of the host sat the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Mrs . Sutclilfe , and Bro . F , Long and Mrs . Long , and

on his left the Provincial Grand Chaplain and Mrs . Moore , and the Provincial Grand Registrar and Mrs . Ace . After the loyal atid other toasts had been given , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master proposed the health of Bro . Sutcliffe in eulogistic and deserving terms , alluding to the

great aid whicli the Craft , its charities , and its schools had received b y his advocacy , support , munificent and sympathetic charity ; and to the founding of the St . Albans Lodge , No . 1294 , of which he was its first Master , and to his being well known by the brethren in West Yorkshire

Masonic Fete.

and Durham ( of the latter province he was Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon ) , and in particular to the benefit which his own province had derived from him ; and he thanked Bro . Sutcliffe for the splendid compliment he had that day paid them . Bro . Sutcliffe feelingly

responded , and said he was not onl y proud and happy to have such an assemblage around him , but he desired to promote unanimity and good feeling among the brethren of the province , and the interests of the Craft , and to shew the ladieshe would call them his sisters—that they could be admitted into something Masonic ; if not to

witness our secret mysteries and labour , to partake of and join with us in our refreshment after . He referred to the compliment paid him by the Provincial Grand Lodge iu electing him Steward to represent the province at the next Festival of the Boy ' s Institution , and to the testimonial presented to him by the St . Albans Lodge , on the second year of his Mastership .

The Provincial Grand Chapter , in polite and complimentary terms , proposed the health of Mrs . Sutcliffe . On leaving the banquet the company returned to the lawn , where dancing was resumed , and continued until darkness compelled retirement . Thus passed a delightful afternoon , which will

long remain in the memory of those present . It might without much impropriety , be added that the services of Bro . Sutcliffe during his Masonic career , and the substantial benefits he has conferred on the Craft , it is hoped , ere long be recognised by his elevation to an office in Grand Lodge .

In addition to those present Bro . Sutcliffe had several letters from brethren apoligizing for inability to attend from pre-engagements , or other unavoidable circumstances . When Bro . Sutcliffe was installed at West Hartlepool as W . M . of 1066 , he then invited the Province of West Yorkshire and about go brethren responded .

Bro Dr . Fearnley , D . P . G . M ., assisted by a Board of 37 Installed Masters , did him the honour on that occasion to instal him . It is gratifying to learn that Bro . Jack Sutcliffe received the following letter , accompanied by a very handsome biscuit canister : — Boston , 21 Aug ., 1873 . ' " Dear Sir and Brother . —

We the undersigned brethren , who on the 14 th inst ., had the pleasure of accepting your father ' s Hospitality at a grand Masonic fete , ( which will be treasured in our memory as a red letter day in our Masonic career , ) think this a fitting opportunity of endeavouring to shew our

high appreciation of his love of Masonry by beging your acceptance of the accompanying small present , as a souvenir on your approaching marriage , and we sincerely hope you and the lady of your choice may enjoy every earthly blessing and

many years of great happiness . With affectionate and paternal greetings , we subscribe ourselves your faithful brothers in Masonry , "W . HEI > WORTH LUULEY , P . M ., 838 ,

PP . S . G . W . " COBBETT J ACKSON , W . M ., 272 , P . G . Steward . "THOS . SLATER , jr ., W . M ., 838 ,

P . G . Steward . " WM . POOLES , S . W ., 83 S . " J ALLEN , jr ., Sec , 838 . " " Bro . J SUTCLIITE , " Stall ' mgboro' Hall . " We doubt not the wish of Bro . Sutcliffe in

bringing together the brethren of the province to form a better personal acquaintance with each other and establish freindships , will result in more frequent meetings beyond the pale of the lodge room and strengthen the cords of Masonic feeling both within and without the Craft .

Tlie Court of Chancery has just given an important decision in the case ol * Dr . John Colli - Browne s "Chlorodyne , " a preparation which has now * been in extensive use for the last twenty years in the metropolitan hospitals and among the faculty , asan antidote to cholera , iliarrliiea , dysentery , and other debilitating diseases , as well as in febrile , inll . iimnator ** , and neuralgic allections . Dr > Collis lirownehaving discoveredwhile io Indiaserving with the

, , , anuy , an important method of counteracting the diseases which atllicted the liuropc-ans settled there , after -much labour brought to perfection a specific which upon ils introduction into Kngland met with the iini-ualihed approbation of the most eminent practitioners . Under the name " Chloroilvne , " which he also imented to

distinguish it from all oilier preparations , he nlfcrei' It to the pnWie . and so valuable was it deemed that great difficult * - was experieneeil in protecting it from imitation . The Court of Chancery while regrettiiigifs iiutlrility to prceent he use of the term , strongly expressed its opinion' that Ui * . Collis llrowne's "Chlorodyne' was the only original , anil , therefore , only genuine nrenaravion .