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The D . G . Master said that there was no objection to the request of the contractors being complied with , and himself offered to grant a dispensation to carry out their objects when the proper time arrived . Bro . Hooper wished that as the contractors had attended this communication on invitation from the D . G . S . to explain their views , they might obtain a hearing . The D . G . Master having assentedBro . Bonnycastle addressed
, the District Grand Lodge to tbe effect that Bro . Barnett and himself thought it very desirable that the foundation stone of the new buildings should be laid in the form prescribed by Masonic ritual , and accordingly requested permission that it should be so laid . He would also be glad , ho said , for any suggestion as to tbe carrying out of the proposal . The District Grand Lodge , moreover , ho added , would bo put to no expense
on the occasion . Bro . Scharlieb considered that tho District Grand Lodge should take no action on the matter unless on application from some recognised official .
Bro . Greatorex concurred with Bro . Sctarheb . Bro . Macdonald-Ritchie explained what had been done by Lodge Perfect Unanimity on the question being raised there , and conceived that as the D . G . M . had given his sanction to the contractors' request , all that the latter required was a few hints as to the mode in which their object might be accomplished . He accordingly proposed that a committee be appointed , consisting of the Masters of tho Presidency Lodges with the D . G . S .,
to make the necessary arrangements and give Bros . Bonnycastle and Barnett the instructions they required . The D . G . M . seconded the motion , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Greatorex enquired if tbe sanction of Government had been obtained for tho proposal . Bro . Macdonald-Ritchie replied in the affirmative . Bro . Bonnycastle said that he himself had spoken to tho Governor on the subjectand that his lordship had given his
, sanction to the proceeding . 16 . Before elosing the District Grand Lodge , the D . G . M . formally gave over charge of the executive portion of his duties to Bro . A . Macdonald-Ritchie , Dep . D . G . M . 17 . There being no further business , aud no brother having anything to propose for tbe good of Masonry in general , or of this District Grand Lodge in particular , tbe District Grand Lodge was closed in fine form , and with solemn prayer .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
Winter in the South of Europe ; or , Mentone , the Rtciera , Corsica , Sicily , and Biarritz as Winter Climates . By J . HENRY BENNETT , M . D ., Member of the Royal College of physicians London , & c . Third Edition . London " : John Churchill and Sons , New Burlington-street . 1 S 65 . ( Continued from page 336 . ) The third chapter of this work is devoted to the geology of
Men tone and the neighbourhood . We a : c told , " -The high range of mountains which form the amphitheatre belong to the lower cretaceous rooks , and are composed of stratified limestone . The stratification is generally easily recognised , but it has been partly effaced in some localities by igneous action . At both the eastern and western extremities of the Mcntnnehay this formation juts out into the sea . At tho eastern extremity the road
to Genoa is cut out of the side of the mountain , and ascends to a great elevation , crossing a deep ravine in "the limestone by a bold bridge , the Pont St . Louis . " This chapter is accompanied by an excellent cliartof the strata between Monaca and Bordigbera , by Professor H . D . Rogers . Passing over Dr . Bennett ' s remarks on the agricultural geology of Mentonewc come to the fourth chapterwhich
, , contains a full dissertation on its physical geography and meteorology , subjects of vast importance to tbe invalid . A \ e have not space , however , to do more than sum up the characteristics of this climate , which are , "A dry , clear , cool atmosphere , a blue sky , intense sunshine , freedom from fog and frost , and but little rain . " Chapter V . bears a heading , —the Mediterranean , —which will
at once arrest the attention of the most cursory reader . How truthful and eloquent is tho following passage therefrom . "To a reflective mind , the Mediterranean is the most interesting of all seas , of all waters . Its shores are hallowed by asso-
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ciation with the entire history of human civilisation . It may be said to have becu the cradle of the human race and intellect . When the rest of the world was black , —a mystery , —every region of its circumference was known and inhabited by the natives whom wo may consider the fathers of history . The Jews , the Phoenicians , the Egyptians , the Greeks , the Carthaginians , the Romans , all lived on its shores , navigated its waters , and developed their life as nations within sight of it .
In early , half-fabulous days , it carried the fair Helen from her Grecian home to Troy , and then brought her ill-used husband and the kings and chieftains of Greece to the walls of her doomed asylum . Later , it witnessed the rise and progress of Chiistianily ; was the scene of the voyages , the shipwrecks' , and the tvi-. vls of . the Apostles . It carried the Crusaders on its bosom to fight for the cross , and bore back the remnant of their marvellous armament to their northern homes . In modern
times , too , the Mediterranean has been the road to the East ; the battle-field of the world ,- the connecting link between Europe , Asia , and Africa . " The sixth chapter . — " Tho climate of Mentone and of the Riviera considered medically , " is , of course , Hie most important one in the book to the health seeker . To quote from it would be to store it . It must be read , marked , learned , by the invalid himself , or by those on whom the onerous task devolves of
selecting a winter residence for him . Suffice it to say that Dr . Bennett gives ample advice and directions , and clearly indicates for what class of diseases and wdiat kind of constitutions Mentone is suited .
" Mentone in its Social Aspect" forms the subject of the nest chapter , Its principal resources are in picturesque , out-door life . Its scenevy is grand and romantic . Its flora abundant . " Most of our garden spring-flowers grow wild in great luxuriance . Its geological aspects are very instructive , and afford constant occupation and amusement to those interested in such pursuits . " Then there are drives along the sea-shore , and mountains to be sealed by the robust and enterprising .
AVhereever there are protected valleys and sunny mountain nooks , where at all times , in December or January , as well as earlier , warmth , a quiet atmosphere , and flowers , are sure to be found . What with these occupations , books and papers interchanged , and tho harmonious intercourse of countrymen united by the bond of common origin and suffering , the winter passes pleasantly , merely saddened occasionally by the loss of some
hopeless sufferer . " There are also various places of interest in the neighbourhood to wfiich excursions may be made . The inhabitants of Nastou are exceedingly gracious awl cordial to strangers , and are doing their utmost , in a quite southern way , to render their place agreeable to them . A comfortable little cerch , or club , has been built , which is well supplied with newspapersand contains a billiard roomcard ,
, , and ( jonvei'sational rooms , and a largo concert room , than can n . !> -o bo used as a theatre . Each winter a series of balls are given by the members of the cerch , to which strangers are invited . Various other plans for the improvement of the place are on the lapis . ( To be continued . )
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen , Princess Louise , and Princess Beatrice rode up Glen Glender on ponies , on the 24 th ult ., and drove back by Altna-Guithasach , where Princess Christian met her Majesty and tho Princesses . The Queen , accompanied by Princess Christian , visited the Lochiwgar Female School , on the 25 th ult . Her Majesty drove in the afternoon with Princess Christian , attended by the Hon . Mrs , Henry Ponsonby .
The Queen , accompanied by Prince and Princess Christian and Princess Louise , drove to the Donside by Tarland , Mony Musk ' and Castle Forbes , returning by Kildrummy Castle and Ballater , The Queen went out , accompanied by Princess Louise , and attended by- the Duchess of Roxburghe , on the 27 th ult . The Queen aud the Duchess of Roxburghe rode on ponies by Aberarder to the Slughan , on tho 27 th ult ., where her Majesty met Princess Christian and Princess Louise , with whom the Queen
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The D . G . Master said that there was no objection to the request of the contractors being complied with , and himself offered to grant a dispensation to carry out their objects when the proper time arrived . Bro . Hooper wished that as the contractors had attended this communication on invitation from the D . G . S . to explain their views , they might obtain a hearing . The D . G . Master having assentedBro . Bonnycastle addressed
, the District Grand Lodge to tbe effect that Bro . Barnett and himself thought it very desirable that the foundation stone of the new buildings should be laid in the form prescribed by Masonic ritual , and accordingly requested permission that it should be so laid . He would also be glad , ho said , for any suggestion as to tbe carrying out of the proposal . The District Grand Lodge , moreover , ho added , would bo put to no expense
on the occasion . Bro . Scharlieb considered that tho District Grand Lodge should take no action on the matter unless on application from some recognised official .
Bro . Greatorex concurred with Bro . Sctarheb . Bro . Macdonald-Ritchie explained what had been done by Lodge Perfect Unanimity on the question being raised there , and conceived that as the D . G . M . had given his sanction to the contractors' request , all that the latter required was a few hints as to the mode in which their object might be accomplished . He accordingly proposed that a committee be appointed , consisting of the Masters of tho Presidency Lodges with the D . G . S .,
to make the necessary arrangements and give Bros . Bonnycastle and Barnett the instructions they required . The D . G . M . seconded the motion , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Greatorex enquired if tbe sanction of Government had been obtained for tho proposal . Bro . Macdonald-Ritchie replied in the affirmative . Bro . Bonnycastle said that he himself had spoken to tho Governor on the subjectand that his lordship had given his
, sanction to the proceeding . 16 . Before elosing the District Grand Lodge , the D . G . M . formally gave over charge of the executive portion of his duties to Bro . A . Macdonald-Ritchie , Dep . D . G . M . 17 . There being no further business , aud no brother having anything to propose for tbe good of Masonry in general , or of this District Grand Lodge in particular , tbe District Grand Lodge was closed in fine form , and with solemn prayer .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
Winter in the South of Europe ; or , Mentone , the Rtciera , Corsica , Sicily , and Biarritz as Winter Climates . By J . HENRY BENNETT , M . D ., Member of the Royal College of physicians London , & c . Third Edition . London " : John Churchill and Sons , New Burlington-street . 1 S 65 . ( Continued from page 336 . ) The third chapter of this work is devoted to the geology of
Men tone and the neighbourhood . We a : c told , " -The high range of mountains which form the amphitheatre belong to the lower cretaceous rooks , and are composed of stratified limestone . The stratification is generally easily recognised , but it has been partly effaced in some localities by igneous action . At both the eastern and western extremities of the Mcntnnehay this formation juts out into the sea . At tho eastern extremity the road
to Genoa is cut out of the side of the mountain , and ascends to a great elevation , crossing a deep ravine in "the limestone by a bold bridge , the Pont St . Louis . " This chapter is accompanied by an excellent cliartof the strata between Monaca and Bordigbera , by Professor H . D . Rogers . Passing over Dr . Bennett ' s remarks on the agricultural geology of Mentonewc come to the fourth chapterwhich
, , contains a full dissertation on its physical geography and meteorology , subjects of vast importance to tbe invalid . A \ e have not space , however , to do more than sum up the characteristics of this climate , which are , "A dry , clear , cool atmosphere , a blue sky , intense sunshine , freedom from fog and frost , and but little rain . " Chapter V . bears a heading , —the Mediterranean , —which will
at once arrest the attention of the most cursory reader . How truthful and eloquent is tho following passage therefrom . "To a reflective mind , the Mediterranean is the most interesting of all seas , of all waters . Its shores are hallowed by asso-
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ciation with the entire history of human civilisation . It may be said to have becu the cradle of the human race and intellect . When the rest of the world was black , —a mystery , —every region of its circumference was known and inhabited by the natives whom wo may consider the fathers of history . The Jews , the Phoenicians , the Egyptians , the Greeks , the Carthaginians , the Romans , all lived on its shores , navigated its waters , and developed their life as nations within sight of it .
In early , half-fabulous days , it carried the fair Helen from her Grecian home to Troy , and then brought her ill-used husband and the kings and chieftains of Greece to the walls of her doomed asylum . Later , it witnessed the rise and progress of Chiistianily ; was the scene of the voyages , the shipwrecks' , and the tvi-. vls of . the Apostles . It carried the Crusaders on its bosom to fight for the cross , and bore back the remnant of their marvellous armament to their northern homes . In modern
times , too , the Mediterranean has been the road to the East ; the battle-field of the world ,- the connecting link between Europe , Asia , and Africa . " The sixth chapter . — " Tho climate of Mentone and of the Riviera considered medically , " is , of course , Hie most important one in the book to the health seeker . To quote from it would be to store it . It must be read , marked , learned , by the invalid himself , or by those on whom the onerous task devolves of
selecting a winter residence for him . Suffice it to say that Dr . Bennett gives ample advice and directions , and clearly indicates for what class of diseases and wdiat kind of constitutions Mentone is suited .
" Mentone in its Social Aspect" forms the subject of the nest chapter , Its principal resources are in picturesque , out-door life . Its scenevy is grand and romantic . Its flora abundant . " Most of our garden spring-flowers grow wild in great luxuriance . Its geological aspects are very instructive , and afford constant occupation and amusement to those interested in such pursuits . " Then there are drives along the sea-shore , and mountains to be sealed by the robust and enterprising .
AVhereever there are protected valleys and sunny mountain nooks , where at all times , in December or January , as well as earlier , warmth , a quiet atmosphere , and flowers , are sure to be found . What with these occupations , books and papers interchanged , and tho harmonious intercourse of countrymen united by the bond of common origin and suffering , the winter passes pleasantly , merely saddened occasionally by the loss of some
hopeless sufferer . " There are also various places of interest in the neighbourhood to wfiich excursions may be made . The inhabitants of Nastou are exceedingly gracious awl cordial to strangers , and are doing their utmost , in a quite southern way , to render their place agreeable to them . A comfortable little cerch , or club , has been built , which is well supplied with newspapersand contains a billiard roomcard ,
, , and ( jonvei'sational rooms , and a largo concert room , than can n . !> -o bo used as a theatre . Each winter a series of balls are given by the members of the cerch , to which strangers are invited . Various other plans for the improvement of the place are on the lapis . ( To be continued . )
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COURT . —The Queen , Princess Louise , and Princess Beatrice rode up Glen Glender on ponies , on the 24 th ult ., and drove back by Altna-Guithasach , where Princess Christian met her Majesty and tho Princesses . The Queen , accompanied by Princess Christian , visited the Lochiwgar Female School , on the 25 th ult . Her Majesty drove in the afternoon with Princess Christian , attended by the Hon . Mrs , Henry Ponsonby .
The Queen , accompanied by Prince and Princess Christian and Princess Louise , drove to the Donside by Tarland , Mony Musk ' and Castle Forbes , returning by Kildrummy Castle and Ballater , The Queen went out , accompanied by Princess Louise , and attended by- the Duchess of Roxburghe , on the 27 th ult . The Queen aud the Duchess of Roxburghe rode on ponies by Aberarder to the Slughan , on tho 27 th ult ., where her Majesty met Princess Christian and Princess Louise , with whom the Queen