Consecration Of The Ferrum Lodge, No. 1848.

CONSECRATION OF THE FERRUM LODGE , No . 1848 .

A new lodge was consecrated in Middlesboro' last week bv the R . W . Provincial Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . The North York Lodge , the only one in the town , was established in 1852 , and since that time the members of the Craft have giown very numerous . For a considerable period it has been thought desirable that active

there should be a second lodge . In September last steps were taken with the view of opening a new lodge , and a charter was gianted by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales to form the Ferrum Lodge , No . 1848 . At the ceremony of consecration there was a large attendance . The ceremony was performed by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , assisted by the

D . P . G . M ., Bro . J . P . Bell , M . D ., and the P . G . Chaplain , Bio . Rev . R . Milford Taylor . The ceremony of consecration having been completed , tbe installation of the W . M . was proceeded with , and the officers were appointed as follows : Bros . A . Farmer , P . P . G . D . C , W . M . ; T . T . Balk , S . W . ; S . A . Sadler , J . W . ; W . H . Cowper , P . M ., Sec . ; S . Walker , S . D . ; XV . Patchcll , P . M ., J . D . ; and R . Davison ,

P . M ., I . G . An adelress on the history and privileges of Masonry was then delivered by the P . G . Chaplain , Bro . R . Mitford Taylor , P . M . 643 , after which the lodge was closed . Amongst thc visitors present were Bros , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . M . Meek , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg . ( Durham ); J . S . Cumberland , P . M . ; Rev . J . Stephenson , P . G . Chaplain ( Durham ); and numerous

influential brethren from the Provinces of North-east Yorkshire-, Durham , and Northumberland . About ninety of the brethren afterwards dined at the Queen Hotel . The W . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by the D . P . G . M . the P . G . Chaplain , and others . The evening ' s enjoyment was considerably heightened by a trio from thc choir of Durham Cathedral , who sang several glees , songs , & c , in beautiful stvle .

Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund.

ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .

The following has been addressed to the Masters of Lodges by the P . G . Sec . for Warwickshire : — PHOVINCIAI . GRAND L OOGE OF WARWICKSHIRE . 9 , Temple Row , Birmingham , 23 rd January , 1880 . Worshipful Sir and Brother , —

I am icquested by the P . G . Master to forward you copy of a resolution passed at a special meeting of Freemasons of the Province of Warwickshire , convened to consider the above , and shall be glad if you will be so good as to bring it before your lodge at your earliest convenience . Yours truly and fraternally ,

GEORGE BEECH , P . G Secretary . At a special meeting of thc officers , present and past , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and the W . M . ' s of the several lodges of thc Province of Warwickshire , convened by circular , and held at Warwick , 17 th January , 1880 , the Right Hon . and Right Worshipful Brother Lord Leigh ,

P . G . M ., in the chair . After fully discussing the desirability of forming a Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund , as recommended by Lord Rosslyn , It was resolved unanimously : "That whilst fully approving of the pinciples of the scheme advocated by Lord Rosslyn , the Freemasons of this Province would be reluctant to see a fourth Masonic

Charity established for this purpose in England , believing that thc machinery for carrying on such a charity is unnecessary , and would be exceedingly expensive . The brethren fear that should thc Royal Masonic Pupils ' Assistance Fund be established it would be the cause of reducing the amount at present subscribed annually to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , and the brethren pledge

themselves to continue and , if necessary , to increase their present contributions to those Charities upon the condition that the managing committees of those schools shall undertake to provide temporary assistance , by scholarships or otherwise , to those pupils who shall require such assistance upon their leaving the Schools , from the funds which shall be at their disposal . "

Unity Of Ritual.

UNITY OF RITUAL .

The following circular from Bro . Stevens has been sent to us for publication . See leader . Clapham , S . W . January 20 th , 1880 . To the Prov . Grand Secretary lor the Province of i _____

Dear Sir and Brother , — ' In accordance with the vote of Grand Lodge on the 3 rd December last , I shall be required to nominate , on the 3 rd March next , a Committee for thc purpose of " eneiuiry into and report upon the respective systems of working throughout the several lodges under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England . "

I beg respectfully to enquire if it may be thc wish of the Province of " , " to be represented on that Committee ? If so , I shall be pleased to receive the name of a Past Master willing to serve as such representative , and to include him in my list ot nominations . Your reply at early convenience will be greatly esteemed by , yours faithfully and fraternally , JAMES STEVENS .

Music.

Music .

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE . —Mr . Carl Rosa produced the opera of Goetz , Taming the Shrew , at the above theatre on Tuesday week last . It had already been essayed last year at Drury Lane , but had no success . However , Mr . Carl Rosa determined to try it here , and the enthusiasm with which it was received , rewarded his most praiseworthy efforts . Miss Minnie Hauk in

" Kataiii , a " vvas admirable , both by her acting and singing . Mr . Bolton acted as " Petruchio" with great talent . The other anists acquitted themselves excellently with theii elifferent parts , anel the chorus was very good . That excellent performance was frequently inteirupted by roars of applause . On Saturday evening Maritana , by Vincent Wallace ,

was perlormed before a crowded and enthusiastic andience . Miss Burn , the heroine , sang " La Harp in the Air , " and " Scenes tbat are blighted " the most admirably , and produced a delightful impression . The last romance was encored with thundering plaudits . Miss Josephine Ycrkc ' s " Lazarillo" jyas also encored . Mr . Maas both sung ane' acted " Don Caesar" with great talent , and frequently

encored . So was Mr . Ludwig as ' Don Jose . " The minor parts were well sustained , and the band and chorus most excellent and admirably conducted by Mr . John Peur . A series of twenty concerts is to be given at the Grosvenor Hall , under the conductorship of the Earl of Dunmore . The first of these concerts took place last week , and

was enthusiastically received by the distinguished audience . A symphony in C minor by Beethoven , was performed . Mr . Sainton played the violin concerto of Mendelssohn , and Mr . Lasserre was also heard . Altogether it was a delightful performance and admirably conducted by its noble patron . Dr . Von Bulow has returned to London , and performed

at the popular concert last Saturday , in a trio of B ? ethoven in B flat , with Madame Norman Neruda and Signor Piatti , he also took part with Madame Neruda in a rondo for piano and violin of Schubert's . The vocalist was Miss Annie Marriott , and all the artists were enthusiastically received . A splendid conceit was given under the direction of Bro .

Stedman , at the Installation Banquet of Bro . H . Hoadley , W . M . 172 , Old Concord Lodge , at the Freemasons' Tavern , a few weeks ago . Bro . Stedman was supported by the Misses Elene Webster , Clara Perry , and Mr . Snazelle ( from Mr . Carl Rosa ' s Company , Her Majesty ' s Theatre ) . Bro . Henry Parker ( P . Prov . Grand Organist , Middx . ) , was the pianist anel accompanist , and Bro . Stedman's

choirboys , Masters Manning and Dunster . The programme was opened with the National Anthem , sung by Miss Elene Webster . Mr . Snazelle was enthusiastically applauded in his song " The Brave Old Temeraire , " as also was Miss Clara Perry in thc air " I dreamt that I dwelt , " from the Bohemian Girl , by Balfe . Mr . Henry Parker performed a "Valse de Concert" with great brilliancy ;

and several duets and romances were sung by Bro . Stedman , Mr . Snazelle , and the Masters Manning and Dunster , with great effect . All the artists were received with the greatest enthusiasm , especially in the last song " Good Night . " The brethren separated after having enjoyed a beautiful snriee musicalc . ( Signed ) VIOL 1 NO .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

The consecration of the Eboracum R . A . Chapter , No . 1611 , took place on Wednesday last , at the Masonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel , York , the ceremony being impressively performed by Comp . Dr . Bell , Grand Superinlenelent of the Province of North anil East Yorkshire . Bro . H . R . H . Prince Leopold , P . G . W ., has consented to lay the foundation stone of the Oxford City

High School on Tuesday , April 13 th . Bro . J . L . Toole made his appearance at the Folly Theatre on Wednesday last , when he was very warmly greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience . Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , R . W . P . G . M . of Cornwall , has taken the house of Mr . Villebois in Belgrave-squarefor the season .

H . R . H . Prince Leopold was , at the meeting of the Lodge of Antiquity , No . 2 , held at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday evening , unanimously re-elected Worshipful Master . During the meeting the sum of £ \ o ios . was unanimously voted to the Duchess of Marlborough's Fund for the relief of the distress in Ireland .

The Installation meeting of tho Duke of Connaught Lodge No , 1524 , was held on Thursday last at the Moorgate-st . Restaurant . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next . The Lord Bishop of London will consecrate the new church of St . Simon , Uxbridge-road , on Saturday , Feb . 28 th . Bro . John Derby Allcroft , M . P ., P . M .

1657 , who is one of the trustees , will preside at a luncheon following the ceremony . The Second Annual United Masonic Ball in connection with the Finsbury Park and Crusaders Lodges , will take place at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on Wednesday next , the 4 th proximo , dancing to commence at nine o ' clock . Bro , Dan Godfrey and his

celebrated band have been retained . Craft clothing and jewels may be worn . As the Committee have determined to limit the number of tickets , early application should be made to the Treasurer , Bro . T . Goode , 62 , Hatton road , Canonbury , or to the Hon . Secretary , Bro . F . S . Rothschild , 8 , Bull and Mouth-street , E . C . Bro . T . Meekham , P . M . 1288 , is the M . C , of the evening .

Masonic And General Tidings.

The consecration of the Royal Leek Lodge , No . 1849 , will take place at Bangor , on Friday , February the 13 th . A Quarterly Communication of the Prov . Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire , was held on Wednesday last , at Pontefract , under the banner of the St . Oswalds Lodge , No . 910 .

Bro . James Glaisher , F . R . S ., has been elected chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund , in succession to the late Mr . Hepworth Dixon . The next meeting of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge will take place on Wednesday , February Sth , when a great deal of business will be transacted .

Bro . Alderman S . C . Hadley , presided at the sixth annual dinner of the Hackney Carriage Proprietors ' Provident Fund , held at the Criterion Hotel , on Wednesday last . The " Imperial Window " has been fitted to some of the frames of the Liberal Club , Walbrook , with success for ventilation and purposes of cleaning .

Bro . C . E . Cruikshanks , whose recent recital of Dagonet ' s pathetic ballad , "Little Billy ' s Rose , " at Spitalfields Wesleyan Chapel , created such a sensation , read at the same place , on Tuesday evening last , the libretto of a new cantata , entitled the " Christian Martyrs , " by J . Guest , the composer of the popular " Mayflower . "

Bro . Cruikshanks was listened to throughout with the greatest attention ; his powerful and impressive rendering of the pottic portions of the work demanding and receiving enthusiastic recognition . The vocal and instrumental efforts of the choir ( of 200 voices ) and Organist were

loudly applauded . Bro . the Right Hon . Lord Ebrington , R . W . P . G . M . Devon , has , we understand , retired from his candidature for St . Ives , Cornwall , in favour of Sir Charless Reed .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending Friday , February 6 , 1880 . SATURDAY , JANUARY 31 . Lodge 170 G , Orpheus , F . M . H . LODGES op INSTRUCTION .

Manchester , 17 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq ., at 8 . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rcl . Percy , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-rd ., N ., at 8 . Eccleston , King's Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico . Sphinx , Stirling Castle , Camberwell .

MONDAY , FEBRUARY 2 . Lodge 12 , Fortitude and Cumberland , Ship and Turtle . „ 25 , Robert Burns , F . M . H . „ 69 , Unity , Inns of Court Hot . „ 83 , United L . of Pruelence , Albion , Aldersgate-st . „ 144 , St . Luke ' s , 2 , Westminster Chambers , S . W . „ 188 , Joppa , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st .

„ 256 , Unions , F . M . H . „ 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H . „ 1625 , Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile End-rd . „ 1669 , Royal Leopold , S . M . H ., Camberwell . ,, 1670 , Adelphi , 4 , Adelphi-terrace , Strand . Chap . 1196 , Urban , F . M . H . ,, 1615 , Bayard , 33 , Golden-sq ., XV .

LODGES or INSTRUCTION . Neptune , Warrior Hot ., Brixton , at 7 . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond , at 7 . London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-st ., E . G ., at 6 . Wel'ington , White Swan Hot ., High-st ., Deptford , 8 » o 10 . St . John , Gun Hot ., Wapping , 8 till 10 . Prince Leopold . Mitford Tav ., Sandringham-st ., Dalston , 7 . 30

Strong Man , Old Rodney ' s Head , Old-st ., E . C . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station , at 7 . Camden , 174 , High-st ., Camden Town , at 8 . Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-rd ., at 8 . St . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st ., at 8 . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe , at 8 . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd ., at 8 .

Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amherst-rd ., Hackney , 8 . Loughborough , Cambria Tav ., Loughborough June , at 7 . 30 Hyde Park , The Westbourne , 1 , Craven-rd ., at 8 . West Smithfield , New Market Hot ., West Smithfield . West Kent , Forest-hill Hot ., Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 . St . George ' s , Globe Tav ., Royal Hill , Greenwich , at 7 .

Doric Chapter , 148 , Globe-rd ., Mile Eud-rd ., at 8 . Royal Commemoration , R . Hot ., High-st ., Putney , 8 till ro . Biitish Oak , Bank of Friendship Tav ., Mile End . Eastern Star , Royal Hot ., Mile End-rd ., 7 . 30 . High Cross , Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham , at 8 . St . Mark's , S . M . H ,, Camberwell New-rd . John Hervey , Albion Hall , London Wall , at 8 .

TUESDAY , FEBRUARY 3 . Colonial Board , at 4 . Lodge 7 , Royal York of Perseverance , F . M . H . „ 9 , Albion , F . M . H . „ 18 , Old Dundee , Cannon-st . Hot . ,, 101 , Temple , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-st . „ 166 , Union , The Criterion , Piccadilly .

„ 172 , Old Concord , F . M . H . „ 217 , Stability , Anderton ' s Hot ., Fleet-st . „ 765 , £ t . James ' s , White Hart Hot ., High-st ., Boro . „ 1251 ) 1 Duke of Edinburgh , Cape Good Hope Tav ., Commercial-rel . E . „ 1261 , Gulden Rule , R . M . H ., 8 , Air-st ., W . „ 1298 , Royal Standard , Wellington-st ., N .

„ 1381 , Kennington , Surrey Tav ., Kennington Oval . n l 397 i Anerley , Thicket Hot ., Anerley . „ 1472 , Henley , Three Crowns , North Woolwich . „ 1068 , Samson , F . M . H . „ 16 93 , Kingsland , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-rd ., N . Chap . 169 , Temperance , White Swan , Deptford . Mark 236 , Clapton , White Hart Hot ., Lower Clapton . Rose . Croix Chap . 7 * , Canterbury , 33 , Golden-sq . W .