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Original Correspondence.
curse ) , were not likely to be disregarded by the superstitious Roman . Since , then , the later city occupied the space between Cape Carthage and Goletta , we may infer that the ancient city embraced the northern part of the peninsula . Be this as it may , the ruins to which your correspondents refer are those of Nova Carthago , founded by Julius
and Augustus Ca > sar at least half a century after that p iece of theatrical attitudinizing attributed to Marius . This is the city rendered famous by the swords of Genseric and Belisarius ; by the pens of Tertullian , Cyprian , and Augustine ; the city desolated , not by Scipio , but by the Saracenic Caliphs . Yet the ruins are extremely interesting . The long and splendidly-built range of vaults
usually considered to be cisterns , but which I cannot help thinking were granaries destined for the storing of " quicquid de Libycis verritur areis " ( a view strengthened by another similar series of vaults nearer the Marsa Railway ) are a striking example of Roman public works . The aqueduct , too , is a fine one . But is there sufficient to repay excavation ?
Diggings on a small scale have been carried on by the French , and the Curator of the Chapel of St . Louis turns up annually a few specimens cf Roman handicraft and a few of Saracenic or Vandal calligraphy which he sells as Phoenician inscriptions . There is in the precincts of the chapel one of the most beautiful mosaics I ever saw . It Jwas probably the floor of the tank of some "
impluvium , " for it represents fish , shell-fish , and molluscs . The harmony of colouring and the tender and delicious tones of gray represented by these stones would be a marvel even on canvas . Unfortunately , the surface is bulging , and each time a bucket of water is dashed over it , and the broom of the merciless Arab attendant is brought into play , a few tesserae , as the Curator remarked to me , come
out . Treasures similar to this may be discovered , and even fine statues , or the copies of fine statues , among the ruins of the second capital of the West , and the French , it is said , are about to try and dig them out . But what
are the relics of a city founded at a period of debased art likely to render up in comparison with the tombs and temples of Asia Minor , the priceless marbles of Olympia , or the unique relics of pre-histnric Mycena : ? 1 have the honour to be , Sir , your obedient servant , Morton-hall , Eist Retford . W . H . MASON .
FREEMASONRY IN AMERICA . To the Editor of the " Northern Echo . " Dear Sir , — In your report of " the annual dinner of the Darlington lodges of the Order of Druids , " held December 20 th , I find the chairman , Mr . Henry Fell Pease , making the startling statement that "he had recently been in
America , " and that " he was very much struck at hearing many people , and Christian people , speaking in strong terms against the working " of what I for one regard as the best society in existence , the Freemasons . Amongst the other objects to which , according to Mr . Henry Fell Pease , Freemasonry in America is said to be prostituted , not only is it used "for political purposes , but for
favouritism in various ways—m giving a brother a situation , or in covering his crime , or in helping him in some cases to the committal of that crime , and on this account there was a strong feeling against it . " Will Mr . Henry Fell Pease kindly inform us in what part of America he found this strong feeling ? and what crimes the American Freemasons were charged with helping to commit , or " covering" from detection when they had been committed ? Should any
lodge in America merit the stigma , I can confidently assure your numerous readers , in the name of my brother Freemasons across the Atlantic , that speedy justice will be done in the matter , but no inquiry can bc instituted on so vague a charge . I am , dear Sir , yours truly , GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL . Rose Cottage , Stokesley , Dec . 21 , 1876 .
We are indebted for tho reprint of he consecration of the St . Cecilia Lodge in our last to the Brighton and Sussex Daily Post . A juvenile fete to celebrate the festive season was held on Thursday last at the Surrey Masonic Hall . A short report will appear in our next . RAMSOATE has been long known as one of the most
popular and healthy seaside resorts in this country , especially during Summer and Autumn . Its claims also as a winter residence ought not to be overlooked , especially when we consider that in the Granville , at St . Lawrenccon-Sea , it possesses one of the finest and best appointed hotels in the world . With its southern aspect and beautiful grounds surrounding it , this hotel is particularly suited
as winter quarters for those who cannot stand the severity of our climate during the seasons of frost and snow . Every convenience , comfort , and luxury is provided in this hotel , which was designed with singular taste and skill by the late celebrated architect , Mr . Wclby Pugin . Nothing seems to have been overlooked . The sanitary arrangements are perfect . There are baths of many kinds
provided—Turkish , ozone , and others . Strict attention is paid to the cuisine department . Thc charges are very moderate , especially when we consider the character and standing of the hotel . There is a skating rink , a grand billiard-room , and an American bowling alley . And in order that those whose avocations will not allow of a
lon g visit to this delightful and healthy-going place , arran gements have been made with the South Eastern Railway Company to run a first-class private and special express train every Friday afternoon from London , the same train returning on Wednesday morning . This is an undoubtedly great convenience , as well as a novelty in hotel enterprise , and ought to succeed .
Reviews.
Reviews .
We have received from Messrs . Collmgridge a copy of their City Diary and Almanack for 1877 , being the fourteenth year of publication . It will be found of very great value to City business men , containing as it does , in addition to the usual almanack information , the names and addresses of the Lord Mayor , Aldermen , Sheriffs , & c , and other useful information , forming a complete guide to the various offices of the Corporation and the City of London generally .
Freemasonry In South Africa.
FREEMASONRY IN SOUTH AFRICA .
A Masonic conference , which was attended by the representatives of nearly every lodge in the eastern districts , has been held at Grahamstown , for the purpose of considering a letter which had been received from the Grand Lodge of England , recommending the district to select one of its most able men for the office of District Grand
Master for the Eastern Province of South Africa . The conference took place in the Albany Lodge , No . 389 , and out of 20 lodges on the roll 13 were duly represented . Bro . C . J . Egan , M . D ., M . A ., of King William ' s Town , and P . M . of British Kaffrarian Lodge , No . 853 , was nominated and recommended to the Pro Grand Master Earl of Carnarvon as the designate of R . W . District Grand Master for the Eastern Province of the Cape of Good Hope .
Orders Of The Temple And Malta.
ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND MALTA .
The following has been forwarded to us for publica tion : — PROVINCE OF LANCASHIRE . Chancery , 48 , Drake-st , Rochdale , Dec . 14 , 1876 Dear Sir Knight ,
By command of Sir Knight Albert Hudson Royds , Grand Commander of this province , I have great pleasure in forwarding you copy of a letter received by him from the Province of Dorset . I also send you herewith copy of the notices giien by our respected Provincial Grand Commander , all of which were , after a hard and determined fight , carried and made law , so that the title of the Order now is " The United
Masonic Religious and Military Orders of the Temple , and of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta . " Past rank is restored , and the names are now , " Encampment , " " Eminent Commander , " " First and Second Captain , " & c , or , in the words of the Acting Grand Master , the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot , " as you were . " I have to request that you will cause this letter to be read to the Knights at the next meeting of your Encampment . I am , Eminent Sir Knight , yours truly ,
WILLIAM ASHWORTH , Prov . Chancellor . Proposed by Sir Knight A . H . Royds , Provincial Prior , Lancashire ; seconded by Sir Knight Thomas Birchall , Constable of that Province , and Past Grand Chamberlain : — " ist . That in the Clause entitled ' Title of the Order , '
the word " Masonic' be inserted between the words 'United ' and 'Religious . ' " 2 nd . That the Statutes headed ' Rank and Precedence ' ( pages 19 and 20 , Statutes of thc Convent General ) be expunged , in order that the Past Rank of the various officers and their right to bear the insignia thereof may be restored and recognised as formerly . " 3 rd . That whenever throughout the said Statutes the
words ' Preceptory ' or ' Preceptoiics ' shall occur , such words bc expunged , and the words ' Encampment' or ' Encampments , be inserted in lieu thereof , and in like manner , wherever the words ' Preceptor' or ' Preceptors' shall occur , the same be expunged , and the words ' Eminent Commander ' or' Eminent Commanders ' ( as the case may be ) be inserted in lieu thereof , so that the changes in the designations of the meetings and offices of the Order may be abolished , and the previous titles restored .
WESTIIELII HOUSE , near BATH , 9 th December , 1876 . My dear Provincial Grand Commander , — In the name of the Sir Kni ghts of the Province of Dorset , I beg to offer to yourself , and the Sir Knights of Lancashire , my hearty and sincere thanks for their cooperation and support . Where all came so nobly to the
front , it would be invidaous to name any one in particular , yet , I cannot but feel how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to your Deputy ; Sir Knts . Ashworth , Alpass , and those who have borne the burden and heat ot thc fight in a greater degree than many who could only give their invaluable support by presence , vote , and sound sense . We shall have to clinch thc well-driven nail , and then , I hope you and I may live to see the Order as we have seen
it in former days . Will you cause this recognition of the services of the Sir Knights under your command , by those of the small , but loyal Province of Dorset , to bc made known . _ With every fraternal good wish , believe me , dear Provincial Grand Commander , yours sincerely , CHAS . J . VIONH , Prov . Grand Commander , Dorset .
Over the north of Scotland a great snowstorm raged on Tuesday night , stopping the entire railway traffic in the Hi ghlands . The train from Inverness to Edinburgh was caught by the storm while it was on the top of the Grampians , and became completely snowed in . _ Up till late on Wednesday night the train , with its freight of passengers , had not been reached by the bands of men sent to cut their way through it .
Especial Grand Lodge.
ESPECIAL GRAND LODGE .
The following circular has been issued from the Grand Secretary ' s Office : — " United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & e ., & c , & c , & c , M . W . Grand Master . " R . W . Sir and Brother , —
Your attendance is required at an especial Grand Lodge , to be holden at this place on Wednesday , the 3 rd of January next , at Six o ' clock in the evening , to rece ' ive and consider the report of the Special Committee appointed by Grand Lodge on the Gth of September last for the purpose of recommending the most appropriate mode of recording the thankfulness of the Craft for the safe return of
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , from India , and if approved , to recommend that report for adoption at the next Quarterly Communication . The Grand Lodge will be opened at seven o'clock
precisely . By command of the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , J HERVEY , G . S . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 23 rd Dec , 1876 .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
Thc monthly meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., in the chair . The other brethren who attended were Bros . Griffiths Smith , E . H . Finney , H . Potter , F . Binckes , John A . Rucker , Col . Creaton , Thomas W . White , John Boyd , R . B . Webster , II . Massey ( Freemason ) , Thomas Massa ,
F . G . Baker , W . Bailey , C . F . Matier , Henry John Stephenson , William Stephens , J . M . Wike , and R . W . Little , Secretary . The senior clerk ' s salary was raised to £ 140 a year , and the junior clerk ' s to £ 50 a year . Several petitions were received ; one was rejected , one deferred , and one accepted , subject to information being obtained .
I he Chairman reported that there would be twelve vacancies for next election in April . There will be fifty-four candidates . The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
A MASONIC BALL will be held in the Corn Exchange , Wakefield , on Friday , January 12 th , under the patronage of W . H . Gill , Esq ., Mayor of Wakefield , Pro S . G . W . West Yorkshire ; Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., R . W . Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; T . W . Tew , Esq ., R . W . D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire ; Bentley Shaw , Esq ., Prov . G . Sup . R . A . M . West Yorkshire ; L . R . Starkey ,
Esq ., M . P ., P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; T . K . Sanderson , Esq ., M . P . ; G . H . Westerman , Esq ., P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; Capt . Wordsworth , P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; W . H . B . Tomlinson , Esq ., P . P . G . Reg . West Yorkshire ; Edward Green , Esq ., P . M . 154 ; Col . J . C . D . Charlesworth , P . M . 495 ; Edward Simpson , Esq ., Col . J . Hulme Holdsworth , Heaton Cadman , Esq ., J oseph Shaw , Esq .
1 he W . M . 's , officers , and brethren of thc three lodges , Unanimity , 154 , Wakefield , 485 , and Sincerity , 1019 , intend holding the above ball , when the co-operation of brethren of other lodges is earnestly invited . On Friday , the 22 nd inst ., the Duke of Marlborough , the newly-appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , presided at a meeting held at Woodstock , in aid of the
restoration of thc parish church . The Bishop of Oxford Lord Randolph Churchill , M . P ., and the High Sheriff of the county were amongst thc speakers . The Earl of Mar and Kellie , and Lord Balfour of Burleigh , have been elected representative peers of Scotland , to fill the vacancies created by the death of the Marquis of Twcedeiale and of the Earl of Leven and
Melville . LORD BEACONSFIELD AND MR . GLADSTONE . —On the 21 st inst . Lord Beaconsfield completed his 71 st year , having been born on Dec . 21 st , 1805 ; and Mr . Gladstone completed his 67 th year yesterday , his birthday being Dec . 29 th , 1809 . ALDERSGATE . —THE ALDERMANIC GOWN . —
The sudden death of Mr . Alderman Beslcy has created a vacancy , in connexion with which the names of several gentlemen have been mentioned , amongst them being those of Bro . John Derby Allcroft , Bro . Sheriff East , Mr . Deputy Fowler , Mr . Charles Maw , MB . G . Sims , and Mr . John Staples . Bro . Allcroft , when waited upon by a deputation at once declined to be put in nomination on
finding that the time required for the performance of an alderman ' s duties would , in the event of his election , leave but little for his important work as Treasurer of Christ ' s Hospital , and various reasons were assigned by other gentlemen for not wishing to stand . The general feeling of the ward in the course of a few hours , showed strongly in favour of Mr . Staples , and a requisition
signed by a majority of the electors has been presented to that gentlemen , who has accepted the invitation , and as , under these circumstances , his election is certain , the ward will be spared the turmoil of a contest . —City Press . A handsome drinking fountain has been erected in Drogheda as a " token of respect and esteem " in which Mr . Benjamin Whitwfjth , M . P ,, is held in the city .
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Original Correspondence.
curse ) , were not likely to be disregarded by the superstitious Roman . Since , then , the later city occupied the space between Cape Carthage and Goletta , we may infer that the ancient city embraced the northern part of the peninsula . Be this as it may , the ruins to which your correspondents refer are those of Nova Carthago , founded by Julius
and Augustus Ca > sar at least half a century after that p iece of theatrical attitudinizing attributed to Marius . This is the city rendered famous by the swords of Genseric and Belisarius ; by the pens of Tertullian , Cyprian , and Augustine ; the city desolated , not by Scipio , but by the Saracenic Caliphs . Yet the ruins are extremely interesting . The long and splendidly-built range of vaults
usually considered to be cisterns , but which I cannot help thinking were granaries destined for the storing of " quicquid de Libycis verritur areis " ( a view strengthened by another similar series of vaults nearer the Marsa Railway ) are a striking example of Roman public works . The aqueduct , too , is a fine one . But is there sufficient to repay excavation ?
Diggings on a small scale have been carried on by the French , and the Curator of the Chapel of St . Louis turns up annually a few specimens cf Roman handicraft and a few of Saracenic or Vandal calligraphy which he sells as Phoenician inscriptions . There is in the precincts of the chapel one of the most beautiful mosaics I ever saw . It Jwas probably the floor of the tank of some "
impluvium , " for it represents fish , shell-fish , and molluscs . The harmony of colouring and the tender and delicious tones of gray represented by these stones would be a marvel even on canvas . Unfortunately , the surface is bulging , and each time a bucket of water is dashed over it , and the broom of the merciless Arab attendant is brought into play , a few tesserae , as the Curator remarked to me , come
out . Treasures similar to this may be discovered , and even fine statues , or the copies of fine statues , among the ruins of the second capital of the West , and the French , it is said , are about to try and dig them out . But what
are the relics of a city founded at a period of debased art likely to render up in comparison with the tombs and temples of Asia Minor , the priceless marbles of Olympia , or the unique relics of pre-histnric Mycena : ? 1 have the honour to be , Sir , your obedient servant , Morton-hall , Eist Retford . W . H . MASON .
FREEMASONRY IN AMERICA . To the Editor of the " Northern Echo . " Dear Sir , — In your report of " the annual dinner of the Darlington lodges of the Order of Druids , " held December 20 th , I find the chairman , Mr . Henry Fell Pease , making the startling statement that "he had recently been in
America , " and that " he was very much struck at hearing many people , and Christian people , speaking in strong terms against the working " of what I for one regard as the best society in existence , the Freemasons . Amongst the other objects to which , according to Mr . Henry Fell Pease , Freemasonry in America is said to be prostituted , not only is it used "for political purposes , but for
favouritism in various ways—m giving a brother a situation , or in covering his crime , or in helping him in some cases to the committal of that crime , and on this account there was a strong feeling against it . " Will Mr . Henry Fell Pease kindly inform us in what part of America he found this strong feeling ? and what crimes the American Freemasons were charged with helping to commit , or " covering" from detection when they had been committed ? Should any
lodge in America merit the stigma , I can confidently assure your numerous readers , in the name of my brother Freemasons across the Atlantic , that speedy justice will be done in the matter , but no inquiry can bc instituted on so vague a charge . I am , dear Sir , yours truly , GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDELL . Rose Cottage , Stokesley , Dec . 21 , 1876 .
We are indebted for tho reprint of he consecration of the St . Cecilia Lodge in our last to the Brighton and Sussex Daily Post . A juvenile fete to celebrate the festive season was held on Thursday last at the Surrey Masonic Hall . A short report will appear in our next . RAMSOATE has been long known as one of the most
popular and healthy seaside resorts in this country , especially during Summer and Autumn . Its claims also as a winter residence ought not to be overlooked , especially when we consider that in the Granville , at St . Lawrenccon-Sea , it possesses one of the finest and best appointed hotels in the world . With its southern aspect and beautiful grounds surrounding it , this hotel is particularly suited
as winter quarters for those who cannot stand the severity of our climate during the seasons of frost and snow . Every convenience , comfort , and luxury is provided in this hotel , which was designed with singular taste and skill by the late celebrated architect , Mr . Wclby Pugin . Nothing seems to have been overlooked . The sanitary arrangements are perfect . There are baths of many kinds
provided—Turkish , ozone , and others . Strict attention is paid to the cuisine department . Thc charges are very moderate , especially when we consider the character and standing of the hotel . There is a skating rink , a grand billiard-room , and an American bowling alley . And in order that those whose avocations will not allow of a
lon g visit to this delightful and healthy-going place , arran gements have been made with the South Eastern Railway Company to run a first-class private and special express train every Friday afternoon from London , the same train returning on Wednesday morning . This is an undoubtedly great convenience , as well as a novelty in hotel enterprise , and ought to succeed .
Reviews.
Reviews .
We have received from Messrs . Collmgridge a copy of their City Diary and Almanack for 1877 , being the fourteenth year of publication . It will be found of very great value to City business men , containing as it does , in addition to the usual almanack information , the names and addresses of the Lord Mayor , Aldermen , Sheriffs , & c , and other useful information , forming a complete guide to the various offices of the Corporation and the City of London generally .
Freemasonry In South Africa.
FREEMASONRY IN SOUTH AFRICA .
A Masonic conference , which was attended by the representatives of nearly every lodge in the eastern districts , has been held at Grahamstown , for the purpose of considering a letter which had been received from the Grand Lodge of England , recommending the district to select one of its most able men for the office of District Grand
Master for the Eastern Province of South Africa . The conference took place in the Albany Lodge , No . 389 , and out of 20 lodges on the roll 13 were duly represented . Bro . C . J . Egan , M . D ., M . A ., of King William ' s Town , and P . M . of British Kaffrarian Lodge , No . 853 , was nominated and recommended to the Pro Grand Master Earl of Carnarvon as the designate of R . W . District Grand Master for the Eastern Province of the Cape of Good Hope .
Orders Of The Temple And Malta.
ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND MALTA .
The following has been forwarded to us for publica tion : — PROVINCE OF LANCASHIRE . Chancery , 48 , Drake-st , Rochdale , Dec . 14 , 1876 Dear Sir Knight ,
By command of Sir Knight Albert Hudson Royds , Grand Commander of this province , I have great pleasure in forwarding you copy of a letter received by him from the Province of Dorset . I also send you herewith copy of the notices giien by our respected Provincial Grand Commander , all of which were , after a hard and determined fight , carried and made law , so that the title of the Order now is " The United
Masonic Religious and Military Orders of the Temple , and of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta . " Past rank is restored , and the names are now , " Encampment , " " Eminent Commander , " " First and Second Captain , " & c , or , in the words of the Acting Grand Master , the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot , " as you were . " I have to request that you will cause this letter to be read to the Knights at the next meeting of your Encampment . I am , Eminent Sir Knight , yours truly ,
WILLIAM ASHWORTH , Prov . Chancellor . Proposed by Sir Knight A . H . Royds , Provincial Prior , Lancashire ; seconded by Sir Knight Thomas Birchall , Constable of that Province , and Past Grand Chamberlain : — " ist . That in the Clause entitled ' Title of the Order , '
the word " Masonic' be inserted between the words 'United ' and 'Religious . ' " 2 nd . That the Statutes headed ' Rank and Precedence ' ( pages 19 and 20 , Statutes of thc Convent General ) be expunged , in order that the Past Rank of the various officers and their right to bear the insignia thereof may be restored and recognised as formerly . " 3 rd . That whenever throughout the said Statutes the
words ' Preceptory ' or ' Preceptoiics ' shall occur , such words bc expunged , and the words ' Encampment' or ' Encampments , be inserted in lieu thereof , and in like manner , wherever the words ' Preceptor' or ' Preceptors' shall occur , the same be expunged , and the words ' Eminent Commander ' or' Eminent Commanders ' ( as the case may be ) be inserted in lieu thereof , so that the changes in the designations of the meetings and offices of the Order may be abolished , and the previous titles restored .
WESTIIELII HOUSE , near BATH , 9 th December , 1876 . My dear Provincial Grand Commander , — In the name of the Sir Kni ghts of the Province of Dorset , I beg to offer to yourself , and the Sir Knights of Lancashire , my hearty and sincere thanks for their cooperation and support . Where all came so nobly to the
front , it would be invidaous to name any one in particular , yet , I cannot but feel how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to your Deputy ; Sir Knts . Ashworth , Alpass , and those who have borne the burden and heat ot thc fight in a greater degree than many who could only give their invaluable support by presence , vote , and sound sense . We shall have to clinch thc well-driven nail , and then , I hope you and I may live to see the Order as we have seen
it in former days . Will you cause this recognition of the services of the Sir Knights under your command , by those of the small , but loyal Province of Dorset , to bc made known . _ With every fraternal good wish , believe me , dear Provincial Grand Commander , yours sincerely , CHAS . J . VIONH , Prov . Grand Commander , Dorset .
Over the north of Scotland a great snowstorm raged on Tuesday night , stopping the entire railway traffic in the Hi ghlands . The train from Inverness to Edinburgh was caught by the storm while it was on the top of the Grampians , and became completely snowed in . _ Up till late on Wednesday night the train , with its freight of passengers , had not been reached by the bands of men sent to cut their way through it .
Especial Grand Lodge.
ESPECIAL GRAND LODGE .
The following circular has been issued from the Grand Secretary ' s Office : — " United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., & e ., & c , & c , & c , M . W . Grand Master . " R . W . Sir and Brother , —
Your attendance is required at an especial Grand Lodge , to be holden at this place on Wednesday , the 3 rd of January next , at Six o ' clock in the evening , to rece ' ive and consider the report of the Special Committee appointed by Grand Lodge on the Gth of September last for the purpose of recommending the most appropriate mode of recording the thankfulness of the Craft for the safe return of
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , from India , and if approved , to recommend that report for adoption at the next Quarterly Communication . The Grand Lodge will be opened at seven o'clock
precisely . By command of the M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , J HERVEY , G . S . Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C , 23 rd Dec , 1876 .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
Thc monthly meeting of the General Committee of this Institution was held on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., in the chair . The other brethren who attended were Bros . Griffiths Smith , E . H . Finney , H . Potter , F . Binckes , John A . Rucker , Col . Creaton , Thomas W . White , John Boyd , R . B . Webster , II . Massey ( Freemason ) , Thomas Massa ,
F . G . Baker , W . Bailey , C . F . Matier , Henry John Stephenson , William Stephens , J . M . Wike , and R . W . Little , Secretary . The senior clerk ' s salary was raised to £ 140 a year , and the junior clerk ' s to £ 50 a year . Several petitions were received ; one was rejected , one deferred , and one accepted , subject to information being obtained .
I he Chairman reported that there would be twelve vacancies for next election in April . There will be fifty-four candidates . The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
A MASONIC BALL will be held in the Corn Exchange , Wakefield , on Friday , January 12 th , under the patronage of W . H . Gill , Esq ., Mayor of Wakefield , Pro S . G . W . West Yorkshire ; Lieut .-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., R . W . Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire ; T . W . Tew , Esq ., R . W . D . P . G . M . West Yorkshire ; Bentley Shaw , Esq ., Prov . G . Sup . R . A . M . West Yorkshire ; L . R . Starkey ,
Esq ., M . P ., P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; T . K . Sanderson , Esq ., M . P . ; G . H . Westerman , Esq ., P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; Capt . Wordsworth , P . P . G . W . West Yorkshire ; W . H . B . Tomlinson , Esq ., P . P . G . Reg . West Yorkshire ; Edward Green , Esq ., P . M . 154 ; Col . J . C . D . Charlesworth , P . M . 495 ; Edward Simpson , Esq ., Col . J . Hulme Holdsworth , Heaton Cadman , Esq ., J oseph Shaw , Esq .
1 he W . M . 's , officers , and brethren of thc three lodges , Unanimity , 154 , Wakefield , 485 , and Sincerity , 1019 , intend holding the above ball , when the co-operation of brethren of other lodges is earnestly invited . On Friday , the 22 nd inst ., the Duke of Marlborough , the newly-appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , presided at a meeting held at Woodstock , in aid of the
restoration of thc parish church . The Bishop of Oxford Lord Randolph Churchill , M . P ., and the High Sheriff of the county were amongst thc speakers . The Earl of Mar and Kellie , and Lord Balfour of Burleigh , have been elected representative peers of Scotland , to fill the vacancies created by the death of the Marquis of Twcedeiale and of the Earl of Leven and
Melville . LORD BEACONSFIELD AND MR . GLADSTONE . —On the 21 st inst . Lord Beaconsfield completed his 71 st year , having been born on Dec . 21 st , 1805 ; and Mr . Gladstone completed his 67 th year yesterday , his birthday being Dec . 29 th , 1809 . ALDERSGATE . —THE ALDERMANIC GOWN . —
The sudden death of Mr . Alderman Beslcy has created a vacancy , in connexion with which the names of several gentlemen have been mentioned , amongst them being those of Bro . John Derby Allcroft , Bro . Sheriff East , Mr . Deputy Fowler , Mr . Charles Maw , MB . G . Sims , and Mr . John Staples . Bro . Allcroft , when waited upon by a deputation at once declined to be put in nomination on
finding that the time required for the performance of an alderman ' s duties would , in the event of his election , leave but little for his important work as Treasurer of Christ ' s Hospital , and various reasons were assigned by other gentlemen for not wishing to stand . The general feeling of the ward in the course of a few hours , showed strongly in favour of Mr . Staples , and a requisition
signed by a majority of the electors has been presented to that gentlemen , who has accepted the invitation , and as , under these circumstances , his election is certain , the ward will be spared the turmoil of a contest . —City Press . A handsome drinking fountain has been erected in Drogheda as a " token of respect and esteem " in which Mr . Benjamin Whitwfjth , M . P ,, is held in the city .