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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BRO . HORACE BROOKS MARSHALL , M . A ., C . C , we are glad to state , has now returned to business , having almost entirely recovered from his recent illness . BRO . COLONEL T . DAVIES SEWELL ; F . R . A . S ., completed his 50 th year of service at Guildhall last week . A busy , diversified , and active City life appears to have agreed with him , as he is still vigorous and cheery . WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE in announcing that Bro . James Tollworthy , the first W . Master and present Treasurer of the Guardian Lodge , No . 2 C 25 , has been elected one of the representatives of the Ward of Bishopsgate on the Court of Common Council .
THE OLD FOLKS of Cleckheaton assembled in large numbers on the 21 st instant , at the Town Hall , at the invitation of the members of the Zetland and Friendship Lodges , and were served with a substantial tea , the ladies presiding at the tables being the wives and daughters of the brethren . INFORMATION HAS REACHED DURBAN , that every member of the "Ermelo Netherlands" Lodge of Freemasons , well known to every member of the Craft , who has been fighting in the Transvaal , has been killed in battle , fightinif on the side of the Boers . It is believed that this is a unique incident in the history of Freemasonry .
AT A MEETING of the Court of the Fanmakers' Company , held at the Cannonstteet Hotel last week , under the presidency of Bro . H . H . Crawford , the City Solicitor , Bro . the Lord Mayor was elected Master of the guild for the ensuing year , in succession to Mr . Alderman Smallman , and the Wardens chosen were Mr . W . H . Rabbitts and Mr . W . C . Marshall .
Bro . PASSMORE EDWARDS has promised £ 5000 to the Boys' Club connected with the Mansfield House Settlement , and two gentlemen—Mr . W . H . Brown and Mr . J . R . Roberts—have agreed to find the balance necessary to complete the work . During the year the Settlement Residence has been fairly well filled , and there is now room for a few more permanent residents . The new buildings for the Settlement itself were occupied in the preceding 12 months , and the past year has been largely occupied in developing and organising the work in connection therewith .
BRO . REAR-ADMIRAL LORD CHARLES BERESFORD has accepted an invitation to a banquet to be given in his honour by the London Chamber ot Commerce on January 9 th , prior to his departure to take up his new post as second in command of the Mediterranean Squadron .. It is desired to offer the congratulations of the commercial community to Lord Charles , and to recognise the seiviccs which he has rendered to the moveirent lor strengthening the naval defences of the Empire , which has had the strong support oi the Chamber ot Commerce .
THE ANNUAL SOCIAL under the auspices of the Gael Lodge , No . Cog , was celebrated , on the 22 nd instant , in the Trades House Restaurant , Glasgow , in true Highland style . The Chairman , Bro . W . J . Abercrombie , the recently installed R . W . M ., after the tables were cleared , gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , and then called upon Bro . Jas . Lee , P . M ., who , in a most successful effort , proposed "The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " to which Pipe-Major Hall , who has been 26 years under arms , and now attached to the Glasgow Highlanders , replied .
Bur FOR THE UNFORTUNATE ILLNESS of Bro . Alderman Sir Horatio Davies , the silver cup , which the members of the Ward of Cheap had resolved on presenting to their old friend and neighbour , in recognition of his services to the City during , his mayoralty , would have been formally handed to him at the recent Wardmote held in the South Court , Guildhall , on Tuesday , the 21 st instant . Under these circumstances , it was agreed , on the suggestion of the Alderman of the Ward , that he ( Alderman Smallman ) should personally make the presentation in the name and on behalf of the members .
A MEETING of the General Council of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund for London was held last week at Marlborough House , under the presidency of the Prince , for the purpose of considering the amounts distributed this year . The financial statement presented by Lord Rothschild , the Treasurer , showed that the total receipts were £ dT . SoS , or about £ 0 , 000 more than in the previous year . The expenditure had also
been materially less , although much additional work had had to be performed . The total amount of the Fund , with the balance from last year , was now £ 217 , 593 . The Executive Committee ' s Report stated that they had recommended the distribution of £ 42 , 000 to 82 institutions , which compared with £ 32 , 500 distributed last year among 59 institutions .
MADAME TUSSAUDS . —On Thursday last the representatives of the Press were invited to see the two last important additions to this interesting exhibition . They consist of large groups of figures . The first is the interview between the British authorities and the leading men of the Boer republic . The British army is represented by Sir Redvers Buller , Sir George White , and Col . Baden Powell , all in their campaigning dress . With them is Mr . Schreiner , the Cape President , in mufti . Opposite these . are President Kruger , President Steyn , and Generals Joubert and Cronie , the
two latter in the typical rough field costume of the Boers . As far as we could judge , the portraiture seem s to be successful , such as befits the Baker-street Exhibition , which has a world-wide re nutation to maintain . The second group represents the storming of the hill by the Highlanders , at the Battle of Glcncoe . The incidents of the struggle , even to the most minute details , stand before you with evident accuracy ; it shows of what stern stu ff our brave soldiers are made . Among the recent additions of portrait models are those of Mr . Rhodes and Dr . Jameson .
DRESS REHEARSAL OF "Puss IN BOOTS" PANTOMIME AT THE G ARRICK THEATJE . —The dress reheareal last Saturday afternoon was attended by a fairly good number of the Press and professional ladies and gentlemen interested in its production . It was called a dress rehearsal , but it was not strictly so , for two or three nf the leading characters werc in ordinary walking costume . The rehearsal lasted fully five hours , lt would hardly be'fair to criticise the piece ; it is far from being in proper working order ; it is evident that a great deal of cutting will be required to reduce it to the ordinary ,
duration . There is an abundance of good material ; too much so , in fact ; a practised discretion will compre's it within due bounds . Miss Letty Lind has a good part , which r ught lo be taking when it is well worked up ; and the sam : may be said of Miss Ethel Sydney , who has a pleasing v ice , and renders 1 cr .-.-ng ., -..-it'll . grpat taste . Miss Florence Lloyd and Miss Emma Don , have opportunities of distinguishing themselver . which they will doubtless use . The comic element is in the able hands of
Mr . Geo . Gray and Mr . George Miller , but their parts are too long , and unless compressed , will btcome tedious . The ladies of the ballet appear to have been well trained—the military mamruvres are executed with smartness and precision . The music throughout is pretty , there are some topical songs which are likely to suit the taste of future audiences . We believe that , on the whole , the pantomime will draw . We heartily wish it a full tide of success .
Masonic And General Tidings.
WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE that Bro . V . R . Longman , P . M ., of the Granite Lodge , No . 132 S , has been returned as one of the members of the Court of Common Council for the Ward of Aldersgate . . .. * .- ' THE GERMAN EMPEROR has conferred the Royal Order of thc Prussian Crown of the Second Class upon Sir Henry C . Fischer , C . M . G ., who recently retired from the Post Office telegraph service .
THE LADS of the is , t Cadet Battalion King ' s Royal Rifles , whose headquarters are at 2 , Finsbury-square , have sent £ ico to the Riflemen's Aid Society , for the widowsand orphans of their regiment . TUB GOLD MEDAL annually presented to the Britannia by the Queen has this year been won by Mr . H . J . R . Trischler , an Australian cadet , who has just ' received an appointment to the Doris , flagship on the Cape station .
AT RICHMOND ( Yorkshire ) the Marquis and Marchioness of Zetland on Thursday entertained to a Christmas dinner the whole of the aged people above Go and the wives and families of the Reservists who had gone to fight in South Africa . AT THE REQUEST of the German Emperor and H . R . H ; the Prince of Wales , fie Bishop of London is about to publish , through Messrs . Longman , the sermon on "The Hope of the Future , " he preached at Sandringham Church before his Majesty .
THE "CITY PRESS " ALMANACK . —With the City Press of Saturday next will be presented gratis this useful Sheet Almanack , containing portraits of the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , a complete list of the members of the Corporation , and other valuable information . THE DIRECTORS OF THE PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION have decided that existing assurances to the extent of ^ 100 on the lives of any Volunteers who are going out to South Africa on active service shall be free of extra premium for war risk .
BRO . THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH have been entertaining for Christmas at Blenheim Palace Viscount and Lady Georgian ! Curzon , Mr . F . Curzon , Lord and Lady Lurgan , Lady Norah Churchill , the Earl of Chesterfield , and others . The party have had excellent shooting . THE Daily Telegraph Soldiers' Widows and Orphans Fund now amounts to 1 , 888 , 771 shillings , of which £ 807 7 s . was received on Thursday . Colonel Inigo Jones has sent 1336 shillings on behalf of the oflicers and men of the 2 nd Battalion Scots Guards . The Mansion House Fund stands at £ 465 , 000 .
BRO . CAIT . BERESFORD GEO . CAMPBELL , J . P ., 1 S ( S . C ) , I . P . M . of Cambrian Lodge of Australia , C 5 6 ( E . C . )—the only lodge in New South Wales holding under the Grand Lodge of England—has been installed Depute Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry under the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland in New South Walts . THE Freemason Christmas Number is much bettor than any of its predecessors , and is full of interest to members of the Craft on account of the many portraits of Grand Lodge Oflicers . The numerous portraits are well done , and the biographies
cris p and succinct . There are some seasonable and interesting tales in the number . — Lloyds . ON THURSDAY morning her Majesty , accompanied by their Royal Highnesses Princess Henry of Battenberg and the Duchess of Albany , with their children , left the Castle for Osborne . Their Koyal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , Prince Arthur , and the Princesses Margaret and Victoria Patricia , attended by Captain McNeill , left the Castle for Bagshot . Her Royal Highness Princess Louise Marchioness of Lome left for London .
THE IMPORTANCE of good cooking for our sick and wounded in South Africa may be certain to have received due attention in our military hospitals at the seat of war , which all reports agree in representing as models of organisation and efficiency . Sections of the men of the Royal Army Medical Corps are as carefully trained in kitchen as in ambulance and ward duties , and , the military cooks in the base hospitals will be supplemented by civil aid if necessary . —/ . > V ; 7 / s / i Medical Journal .
WE UNDERSTAND that at the last meeting of the Doric Lodge , No . 3 C 2 , a very interestinfT ceremony took place . Bro . T . Jacksjn , who has held the position of lodge Tyler for just over 40 years , was presented with an antique silver purse , containing 40 sovereigns , and a beautifully-illuminated and framed address , from the members of the lodge , in recognition of his long and faithful service . The presentation was made by the W . M . in suitable terms , and further emphasised by Bro . Wigelsworth ( the oldest brother present ) . It is hardly necessary for us to add that the recipient was very grateful .
THE ROYAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL held its Christmas entertainment on Thursday evening . Nearly all the in-patients were able to come downstairs to the out-patient department and enjoy the items in the varied programme which was provided for them . The programme included "Mrs . Jarley ' s Waxworks , " the "Old Crocks " troupe , a farce entitled " Chiselling , " and a medley called " The Naval Brigade . " All the performers were membeis of the London Hospital , who are old hands at entertainments of this character , and were well able to provide a pleasant evening ' s entertainment .
FOR MANY YEARS PAST the detention experienced at Queenstown awaiting the arrival of the mail train with outward-bound mid-week mails tor the United States and Canada has been a source of annoyance to passengers for America by that route . It is now announced that , commencing with the sailing of the Oceanic on January ioth next , and regularly thereafter , these mails will be despatched from London at 4 . 10 p . m ., via Holyhead and Dublin , arriving at Queenstown at 6 . 15 a . m . on Thursdays . This accelerated service will enable the White Star steamers to sail from Queenstown at least four hours earlier than in the past . ~
THE CONSECRATION of the John . T . Brunner Lodge will take place at the Brunner Guildhall , Winsford , Cheshire , on Saturday . the 13 th prox ., by Bro . his Hon . Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd , Kl ., P . G . D . Erg ., Dep . Prov . G . Master , assisted by Bros . Sir John T . Brunner , Bart ., P . S . G . W . ; Lilley Ellis , P . J . G . W . ; the Rev . C . R . Nunn , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . J . E . Evans , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Newhouse , D . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec . j Col . Dean , P . P . S . G . W . ; Henry Jackson , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Armstrong , P . P . J . G . W . ; Fredk . Broadsmith , P . P . S . G . W . ; and II . Gordon Small , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . D . C . The principal oflicers designate are Bros . Sir John T . Brunner , P . S . G . W ., W . M . ; Robert Brennand , S . W . ; and Edwin Hamlett , J . W .
OWING *** O HIE enormous growth in the population served by St . Thomas ' s Hospital it has become urgently necessary that the two wards still closed to the sick poor shoul d be re-cpened for their reception , and that the provision for operative surgery and accommoc-ation for nurses and casualty patients should be increased . A more efficient system of bedding disinfection and a laundry a re also required , and as the income derived from the ancient endowments is noa * insufficient to meet the annual expenditure , ard the number of regular subscribers is very small , numbering only 109 last year , much help is needed . The treasurer at lhe hospital , or the L ' nion Bank of Londcn at Charing Cross , will thankfully receive contributions .
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Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
BRO . HORACE BROOKS MARSHALL , M . A ., C . C , we are glad to state , has now returned to business , having almost entirely recovered from his recent illness . BRO . COLONEL T . DAVIES SEWELL ; F . R . A . S ., completed his 50 th year of service at Guildhall last week . A busy , diversified , and active City life appears to have agreed with him , as he is still vigorous and cheery . WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE in announcing that Bro . James Tollworthy , the first W . Master and present Treasurer of the Guardian Lodge , No . 2 C 25 , has been elected one of the representatives of the Ward of Bishopsgate on the Court of Common Council .
THE OLD FOLKS of Cleckheaton assembled in large numbers on the 21 st instant , at the Town Hall , at the invitation of the members of the Zetland and Friendship Lodges , and were served with a substantial tea , the ladies presiding at the tables being the wives and daughters of the brethren . INFORMATION HAS REACHED DURBAN , that every member of the "Ermelo Netherlands" Lodge of Freemasons , well known to every member of the Craft , who has been fighting in the Transvaal , has been killed in battle , fightinif on the side of the Boers . It is believed that this is a unique incident in the history of Freemasonry .
AT A MEETING of the Court of the Fanmakers' Company , held at the Cannonstteet Hotel last week , under the presidency of Bro . H . H . Crawford , the City Solicitor , Bro . the Lord Mayor was elected Master of the guild for the ensuing year , in succession to Mr . Alderman Smallman , and the Wardens chosen were Mr . W . H . Rabbitts and Mr . W . C . Marshall .
Bro . PASSMORE EDWARDS has promised £ 5000 to the Boys' Club connected with the Mansfield House Settlement , and two gentlemen—Mr . W . H . Brown and Mr . J . R . Roberts—have agreed to find the balance necessary to complete the work . During the year the Settlement Residence has been fairly well filled , and there is now room for a few more permanent residents . The new buildings for the Settlement itself were occupied in the preceding 12 months , and the past year has been largely occupied in developing and organising the work in connection therewith .
BRO . REAR-ADMIRAL LORD CHARLES BERESFORD has accepted an invitation to a banquet to be given in his honour by the London Chamber ot Commerce on January 9 th , prior to his departure to take up his new post as second in command of the Mediterranean Squadron .. It is desired to offer the congratulations of the commercial community to Lord Charles , and to recognise the seiviccs which he has rendered to the moveirent lor strengthening the naval defences of the Empire , which has had the strong support oi the Chamber ot Commerce .
THE ANNUAL SOCIAL under the auspices of the Gael Lodge , No . Cog , was celebrated , on the 22 nd instant , in the Trades House Restaurant , Glasgow , in true Highland style . The Chairman , Bro . W . J . Abercrombie , the recently installed R . W . M ., after the tables were cleared , gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , and then called upon Bro . Jas . Lee , P . M ., who , in a most successful effort , proposed "The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " to which Pipe-Major Hall , who has been 26 years under arms , and now attached to the Glasgow Highlanders , replied .
Bur FOR THE UNFORTUNATE ILLNESS of Bro . Alderman Sir Horatio Davies , the silver cup , which the members of the Ward of Cheap had resolved on presenting to their old friend and neighbour , in recognition of his services to the City during , his mayoralty , would have been formally handed to him at the recent Wardmote held in the South Court , Guildhall , on Tuesday , the 21 st instant . Under these circumstances , it was agreed , on the suggestion of the Alderman of the Ward , that he ( Alderman Smallman ) should personally make the presentation in the name and on behalf of the members .
A MEETING of the General Council of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund for London was held last week at Marlborough House , under the presidency of the Prince , for the purpose of considering the amounts distributed this year . The financial statement presented by Lord Rothschild , the Treasurer , showed that the total receipts were £ dT . SoS , or about £ 0 , 000 more than in the previous year . The expenditure had also
been materially less , although much additional work had had to be performed . The total amount of the Fund , with the balance from last year , was now £ 217 , 593 . The Executive Committee ' s Report stated that they had recommended the distribution of £ 42 , 000 to 82 institutions , which compared with £ 32 , 500 distributed last year among 59 institutions .
MADAME TUSSAUDS . —On Thursday last the representatives of the Press were invited to see the two last important additions to this interesting exhibition . They consist of large groups of figures . The first is the interview between the British authorities and the leading men of the Boer republic . The British army is represented by Sir Redvers Buller , Sir George White , and Col . Baden Powell , all in their campaigning dress . With them is Mr . Schreiner , the Cape President , in mufti . Opposite these . are President Kruger , President Steyn , and Generals Joubert and Cronie , the
two latter in the typical rough field costume of the Boers . As far as we could judge , the portraiture seem s to be successful , such as befits the Baker-street Exhibition , which has a world-wide re nutation to maintain . The second group represents the storming of the hill by the Highlanders , at the Battle of Glcncoe . The incidents of the struggle , even to the most minute details , stand before you with evident accuracy ; it shows of what stern stu ff our brave soldiers are made . Among the recent additions of portrait models are those of Mr . Rhodes and Dr . Jameson .
DRESS REHEARSAL OF "Puss IN BOOTS" PANTOMIME AT THE G ARRICK THEATJE . —The dress reheareal last Saturday afternoon was attended by a fairly good number of the Press and professional ladies and gentlemen interested in its production . It was called a dress rehearsal , but it was not strictly so , for two or three nf the leading characters werc in ordinary walking costume . The rehearsal lasted fully five hours , lt would hardly be'fair to criticise the piece ; it is far from being in proper working order ; it is evident that a great deal of cutting will be required to reduce it to the ordinary ,
duration . There is an abundance of good material ; too much so , in fact ; a practised discretion will compre's it within due bounds . Miss Letty Lind has a good part , which r ught lo be taking when it is well worked up ; and the sam : may be said of Miss Ethel Sydney , who has a pleasing v ice , and renders 1 cr .-.-ng ., -..-it'll . grpat taste . Miss Florence Lloyd and Miss Emma Don , have opportunities of distinguishing themselver . which they will doubtless use . The comic element is in the able hands of
Mr . Geo . Gray and Mr . George Miller , but their parts are too long , and unless compressed , will btcome tedious . The ladies of the ballet appear to have been well trained—the military mamruvres are executed with smartness and precision . The music throughout is pretty , there are some topical songs which are likely to suit the taste of future audiences . We believe that , on the whole , the pantomime will draw . We heartily wish it a full tide of success .
Masonic And General Tidings.
WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE that Bro . V . R . Longman , P . M ., of the Granite Lodge , No . 132 S , has been returned as one of the members of the Court of Common Council for the Ward of Aldersgate . . .. * .- ' THE GERMAN EMPEROR has conferred the Royal Order of thc Prussian Crown of the Second Class upon Sir Henry C . Fischer , C . M . G ., who recently retired from the Post Office telegraph service .
THE LADS of the is , t Cadet Battalion King ' s Royal Rifles , whose headquarters are at 2 , Finsbury-square , have sent £ ico to the Riflemen's Aid Society , for the widowsand orphans of their regiment . TUB GOLD MEDAL annually presented to the Britannia by the Queen has this year been won by Mr . H . J . R . Trischler , an Australian cadet , who has just ' received an appointment to the Doris , flagship on the Cape station .
AT RICHMOND ( Yorkshire ) the Marquis and Marchioness of Zetland on Thursday entertained to a Christmas dinner the whole of the aged people above Go and the wives and families of the Reservists who had gone to fight in South Africa . AT THE REQUEST of the German Emperor and H . R . H ; the Prince of Wales , fie Bishop of London is about to publish , through Messrs . Longman , the sermon on "The Hope of the Future , " he preached at Sandringham Church before his Majesty .
THE "CITY PRESS " ALMANACK . —With the City Press of Saturday next will be presented gratis this useful Sheet Almanack , containing portraits of the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs , a complete list of the members of the Corporation , and other valuable information . THE DIRECTORS OF THE PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION have decided that existing assurances to the extent of ^ 100 on the lives of any Volunteers who are going out to South Africa on active service shall be free of extra premium for war risk .
BRO . THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH have been entertaining for Christmas at Blenheim Palace Viscount and Lady Georgian ! Curzon , Mr . F . Curzon , Lord and Lady Lurgan , Lady Norah Churchill , the Earl of Chesterfield , and others . The party have had excellent shooting . THE Daily Telegraph Soldiers' Widows and Orphans Fund now amounts to 1 , 888 , 771 shillings , of which £ 807 7 s . was received on Thursday . Colonel Inigo Jones has sent 1336 shillings on behalf of the oflicers and men of the 2 nd Battalion Scots Guards . The Mansion House Fund stands at £ 465 , 000 .
BRO . CAIT . BERESFORD GEO . CAMPBELL , J . P ., 1 S ( S . C ) , I . P . M . of Cambrian Lodge of Australia , C 5 6 ( E . C . )—the only lodge in New South Wales holding under the Grand Lodge of England—has been installed Depute Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masonry under the Supreme Grand Chapter of Scotland in New South Walts . THE Freemason Christmas Number is much bettor than any of its predecessors , and is full of interest to members of the Craft on account of the many portraits of Grand Lodge Oflicers . The numerous portraits are well done , and the biographies
cris p and succinct . There are some seasonable and interesting tales in the number . — Lloyds . ON THURSDAY morning her Majesty , accompanied by their Royal Highnesses Princess Henry of Battenberg and the Duchess of Albany , with their children , left the Castle for Osborne . Their Koyal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught , Prince Arthur , and the Princesses Margaret and Victoria Patricia , attended by Captain McNeill , left the Castle for Bagshot . Her Royal Highness Princess Louise Marchioness of Lome left for London .
THE IMPORTANCE of good cooking for our sick and wounded in South Africa may be certain to have received due attention in our military hospitals at the seat of war , which all reports agree in representing as models of organisation and efficiency . Sections of the men of the Royal Army Medical Corps are as carefully trained in kitchen as in ambulance and ward duties , and , the military cooks in the base hospitals will be supplemented by civil aid if necessary . —/ . > V ; 7 / s / i Medical Journal .
WE UNDERSTAND that at the last meeting of the Doric Lodge , No . 3 C 2 , a very interestinfT ceremony took place . Bro . T . Jacksjn , who has held the position of lodge Tyler for just over 40 years , was presented with an antique silver purse , containing 40 sovereigns , and a beautifully-illuminated and framed address , from the members of the lodge , in recognition of his long and faithful service . The presentation was made by the W . M . in suitable terms , and further emphasised by Bro . Wigelsworth ( the oldest brother present ) . It is hardly necessary for us to add that the recipient was very grateful .
THE ROYAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL held its Christmas entertainment on Thursday evening . Nearly all the in-patients were able to come downstairs to the out-patient department and enjoy the items in the varied programme which was provided for them . The programme included "Mrs . Jarley ' s Waxworks , " the "Old Crocks " troupe , a farce entitled " Chiselling , " and a medley called " The Naval Brigade . " All the performers were membeis of the London Hospital , who are old hands at entertainments of this character , and were well able to provide a pleasant evening ' s entertainment .
FOR MANY YEARS PAST the detention experienced at Queenstown awaiting the arrival of the mail train with outward-bound mid-week mails tor the United States and Canada has been a source of annoyance to passengers for America by that route . It is now announced that , commencing with the sailing of the Oceanic on January ioth next , and regularly thereafter , these mails will be despatched from London at 4 . 10 p . m ., via Holyhead and Dublin , arriving at Queenstown at 6 . 15 a . m . on Thursdays . This accelerated service will enable the White Star steamers to sail from Queenstown at least four hours earlier than in the past . ~
THE CONSECRATION of the John . T . Brunner Lodge will take place at the Brunner Guildhall , Winsford , Cheshire , on Saturday . the 13 th prox ., by Bro . his Hon . Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd , Kl ., P . G . D . Erg ., Dep . Prov . G . Master , assisted by Bros . Sir John T . Brunner , Bart ., P . S . G . W . ; Lilley Ellis , P . J . G . W . ; the Rev . C . R . Nunn , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . J . E . Evans , P . G . Chap . ; Richard Newhouse , D . G . S . B ., P . G . Sec . j Col . Dean , P . P . S . G . W . ; Henry Jackson , P . P . J . G . W . ; John Armstrong , P . P . J . G . W . ; Fredk . Broadsmith , P . P . S . G . W . ; and II . Gordon Small , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . D . C . The principal oflicers designate are Bros . Sir John T . Brunner , P . S . G . W ., W . M . ; Robert Brennand , S . W . ; and Edwin Hamlett , J . W .
OWING *** O HIE enormous growth in the population served by St . Thomas ' s Hospital it has become urgently necessary that the two wards still closed to the sick poor shoul d be re-cpened for their reception , and that the provision for operative surgery and accommoc-ation for nurses and casualty patients should be increased . A more efficient system of bedding disinfection and a laundry a re also required , and as the income derived from the ancient endowments is noa * insufficient to meet the annual expenditure , ard the number of regular subscribers is very small , numbering only 109 last year , much help is needed . The treasurer at lhe hospital , or the L ' nion Bank of Londcn at Charing Cross , will thankfully receive contributions .
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