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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
In consequence of the severe domestic bereavement of Lord Henniker , V . W . Bro . Charles J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk , vvill take the chair at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on Wednesday next . Bro . Frederic Topham announces his first Dramatic Recital in London , on Monday afternoon next , at
3 p . m ., at the Steinvvay Hall . He starts under distinguished patronage , and vve wish him all success . The new Prince ' s Club , Knightsbridge , will be formally opened to-morrow ( Saturday ) , when the Prince of Wales and others vvill be present . Bro . Sir VV . Hart Dyke is President , and among the members of the Committee are Bros . Lotd Brassey , the Earl of Fife , and Colonel Kennard .
GOULD TESTIMONIAL . —The following * brethren have tecently joined the Committee of this Fund : —H . j . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; Col . R . Townley Caldwell , MX , G . Supt . Camb . ; J . Lambert Sim , P . P . G . W . Surrey , K . C . T . ; R . McCo ' skay Graham , 33 , New York ; ] . B . Mackey , P . M . 257 ; Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . A ., M . P ., P . M . 1 . P . G . W . ; Rev . VV . Ronaldson , D . S . G . W . Otago ,
New Zea ' and ; VV . Mattieu Williams , 207 G ; R . Temple , D . J . G . W . Burma ; ] . W . Whitmarsh , G . Purst . ; "W . E . Stewart , F . R . C . S ., P . A . G . D . C ; Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., S . G . W . j H . Homewood Crawford , J . W . 1 , P . G . S . ; losiah Houle , P . M . and Sec . 92 ; and Harold Carter , P . M . 92 . WELCOME TO KIMBERLEY . — A Kimberley
newspaper has the following : Among the passengers by the steamship Moor was Bro . Joseph Da Silva , accompanied by Mrs . Da Silva . Bro . Da Silva is wellknown in London , particularly in Masonic circles , for in addition to his being the ( irst VV . M . of the Barnato Lodge , No . 2265 , and one of its Founders , he is a P . M . of the Lodge of Israel , No . 205 , one of the Founders of the
Israel Chapter , No . 205 , and a Life Governor of the three Masonic Institutions , besides having served Stewardship for each . Bro . Da Silva intends settling in Kimberley in the share-market , and bears vvith him the good wishes of all his London acquaintances , in addition to having had several valuable testimonials presented to him prior to his departure .
On Wednesday , H . R . H . the Duchess of Edinburgh opened a bazaar at the Riding School , Knightsbridge , in aid of the Postmen's Rest Houses , in connection with the Jubilee of the Penny Post . Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead , accompanied by Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Gray and Sheriff Newton
arrived at the Mansion House at the conclusion of their visit to Paris , whither they went to visit the International Exhibition . The reception extended to our civic authorities by President Carnot and the Paris municipality was most cordial , while the entertainment given by his lordship in acknowledgment of his hospitable reception appears to have quite won the hearts of the Parisians by its solendour .
Bro . Lawson , M . P ., presided at the 17 th anniversary festival , held at the Hotel Metropole , on Monday evening , in aid of the Provident Surgical Appliance Society , vvhich was started for the purpose of enabling the working class to obtain surgical appliances at low rates of provident payment . Subscriptions amounting to £ . 850 vvere announced in the course of lhe evening .
Great preparations are being made for the fete which will take place at Calais , on the 3 rd June , when President Carnot vvill visit the town aud open the new docks and harbour . Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs are expected to be present , and invitations have been issued to the Mayor of Dover , as representing the Cinque Ports , and a large number of the officers of the Dover Garrison .
Bro . John Aird , M . P ., presided at the 19 th annual general meeting of the Cabdrivers' Benevolent Association , in the smaller St . James ' s Hall , Regent-street , on Tuesday evening , when the report forthe past year , vvhich showed that £ 10 , 000 was invested , and a further sum of £ 2000 vvas lying at the banker ' s ready for investment , was unanimously adopted .
The Levee on Tuesday was a full one . " George Ranger" and H . S . H . of Leiningen , stood on the lelt of the Princeof Wales , Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimerofficiatedas Gold Stick , and the proceedings lasted just one hour and five minutes . Freemasons vvill be interested to learn that " Brother" Sir Albert Woods duly presented " Brother " Fenn ; and one of the most striking * features of the
afternoon vvas the filing past in an unbroken line of nearly all the officers of the Lotharians and Berwickshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry , headed by their Colonel , the Earlof Haddington . Manyof theoldest familiesin the Southof Scotland were represented on the occasion , such as Hope , Baillie , Johnstone of Alva , Hamilton , and Maitland—the last-named family furnishing Lord Lauderdale—who was " presented "
on his appointment to a captaincy in the corps . This regiment war formerly affiliated to the 2 nd Life Guards , and still wears , vvith a few modifications , the same uniform as that used by the parent regiment in the days of the Georges , including the tailless jacket so trying to some
noblemen and gentlemen . The exceptional privilege of wearing gold lace instead of silver lace was , we believe , granted to the regiment by the first Duke of Wellington after an extremely favourable inspection . At any rate , the parade of Scotch warriors at St . James's Palace on Tuesvvas both picturesque and impressive . —Thc World .
THE UNEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON . —At a time when much thought is being given to this matter , a practical suggestion may be of service . Last year more than £ 300 , 000 worth of foreign matches vvere purchased by inconsiderate consumers in this country , to the great
injury of our own working people , so true is it that " evil is wrought by want of thought , as well as want of heart . " If all consumers would purchase Bryant and May's Matches , that firm would be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages . —ADVT .
Masonic And General Tidings
On Wednesday , the Sth inst ., a meeting of Lodge Prudence and Industry , No . 1 953 , vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Chard , Somerset , when Bro . A . P . Judge , S . W ., vvas installed as VV . M . The ceremony was performed hy Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M ., P . J . G . D . Eng . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bios . F . H .
VVarren , l . P . M . j F . Harris Mitchell , S . W . ; F . G . England , J . VV . ; Rev . H . Kilburn Law , Chap . ; S . Toms , P . J . G . W ., Treasurer ; L . G . Derrick , P . M ., Sec . ; Dominy , S . D . ; Plank , J . D . ;• Hockey , D . C ; George Gavvler , I . G . j DrOwer , Org . ; and J . Symes and R . F . B . Coling , Stwds . The usual banquet followed the installation .
We are requested to announce that the Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction now meets at Jupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , on Tuesday evenings . Bro . James Hemming is the Preceptor , and Bro . R . J . Harnell , Secretary .
We recently came to the conclusion that nothing new vvas possible in the way of exhibitions , from fairs to male beauty shows , but vve reckoned without the directors of the Alexandra Palace and the enterprising proprietor of Brooks' Soap , vvho have arranged for a great monkey show on the ist June .
Bro . P . A . Jewson has been instructed to make the musical arrangements for the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The seventh annual festival of the Vectis Lodge of Instruction , held under the warrant of the East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Ryde , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., when the Fifteen Sections vvere worked . It proved a very successful meeting , and several visitors from island lodges vvere present .
Bro . R . H . Blatchford , P . M . 1196 , has been elected on the Vestry of St . Saviour's , Southwark . On the same day he vvas also elected H . of the Stanmore Chapter , No . 1549 . We congratulate him on the double event , which took place on the Sth inst .
The Queen held the third Drawing Room of the season at Buckingham Palace , on Tuesday , having left Windsor Castle for the purpose in the morning . The attendance vvas much more numerous than usual , and when the ceremony vvas over her Majesty took a drive along the Thames Embankment in order to see the improvements which have been made , and afterwards in H yde Park , her reception everywhere being most cordial .
Bros . Viscount Powerscourt , the Hon . F . S . A . H . Tracy , M . P ., Lord Hothfield , C C . Cotes , V . A . Williamson , Lord Herschell , and Lord Burton were among the members present at the third meeting this season of the Fox Club at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Saturday evening last .
To-morrow ( Saturday ) , the Queen will lay the memorial stone of the new school buildings at Eton , which are being erected in Keate's-Iane . Her Majesty will be received by the provost and head master , and an address of welcome read by the captain of the school . The new buildings include a museum , lecture hall , drawing school , and chapel , and their erection will cost about £ 22 , 000 .
The English Horse Show Society have organised a fine exhibition of hunters , hackneys , carriage horses , and fast-trotting cobs and ponies at Olympia , Kensington , vvhich was opened on Wednesday , and will remain open till Tuesday next . Among the exhibitors are Bros , the Earl of Shrewsbury , Earl 01 Londesborough , Lord Brooke , M . P ., and VV . Burdett-Coutts , M . P .
We regret to hear that , owing to a chill caused by the recent cold winds and a return of the fever contracted while in India , Bro . the Ead of Jersey has been confined to his rooms for some days , and it is possible his lordship may be prevented for a time trom presiding- over the Lord :. ' Committee on Private Bills , of vvhich he is Chairman .
The Princess of Wales sent a contribution of glass and china ornaments to the French sale of vvork which has been held this week in the Kensington Town Hall , in aid of the unendowed French Protestant Institutions in London .
Bro . Lord Rooartes presided at the third annual dinner , held in Willis ' s Rooms , St . James ' s , on Monday evening , in aid of tha Blind Pension Society , Bro . the Earl of Haddington being one of the principal guests . The Duke of Grafton thanked the Chairman for his services , and announced that several legacies , including one for £ 1000 , had recently been left to the Charity .
In the absence of Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead , in Paris , Bro . Alderman Sir J . Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., presided at a meeting held at the Mansion House , on Tuesday afternoon , on behalf of the London Society for the Prevention of Cruilty to Children , the Lady Mayoress , the Baroness LSucdett-Coutts , and the Countess of Aberdeen being among those present on the platform .
THE ROYAL FOREST HOTEL , CHINGFORD . — Now that vve are having something like spring weather , and the country everywhere offeis so many attractions , vve must remind our readers that some ofthe prettiest scenery within easy access of London is to be found in and around Epping Forest , and those who may be inclined to vary the routine of business by a day ' s outing in the country vvill
find this locality as well adapted as other suburban pleasure resorts for this purpose . There is a cheap and frequent train service vvhich vvill take them to Walthamstow and Chingford , ancl from the latter of these places it will not be difficult for them to take incursions into the Forest , visiting places of special interest on the way . If they prefer it , they can enjoy a few hours' drive through the
Forest on the Royal Forest Hotel Four-in-Hand , full particulars about which and its times of departure and return will be readily furnished by the proprietor of the hotel . Or , it they wish to go together in a party to dine or breakfast , or for an evening assembly , they will find tbe Royal Forest Hotel vvill be glad to provide them excellent
accommodation , and that all their wants and tastes vvill be studied vvith the utmost care . In particular , vve can recommend it as an hostelry , at vvhich a lodge may hold its summer banquet . The rooms are commodious and well appointed , the cookery and wines excellent , and the country all round most attractive ,
Masonic And General Tidings
The 31 st Anniversary Festival of the Home f 0 r Incurables was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgat street , on Tuesday , when subscriptions amounting * ?" £ ¦ 3784 were raised for the charity . ° H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , accompanied bv thtir Royal Highnesses the young Princesses and Prinr George of Wales , witnessed the performance of " Sweet Lavender " at Terry ' s Theatre last Saturday
evenino-Mr . Wm . Sapte , jun ., is to produce a new fontact play of his own at the end of the month at a mating probably at the Haymarket . Amongst the artistes engag ed are Miss Mary Collette , Miss Schubert , and Bro . Ful | er
Mellish . The East Surrey Lodge of Concord Lod ge of Instruction , No . 4 6 3 , has closed for the season . We regret to announce the death , on Saturday last , quite suddenly , at the Westminster Palace Hotel , of Bro . Robt . Paulson Spice , M . I . C . E ., at the age of 7 ?
Bro . Spice was well known in Masonic circles in London and he took special interest in the Mark Degree . His genial qualities and varied experience of men and things at home and abroad made him an enjoyable companion and he will be greatly missed for a long time to come .
The funeral of Bro . Walter McDougall took place on Saturday at Lower Norwood Cemetery , the principal mourners being Mr . Percy McDougall ( the eldest son ) , Mr . Isaac McDougall , Mr . Fred McDougall , and Mr . Archibald McDougall ( brothers ) . The chapel was filled vvith old friends , amongst whom vvere many representatives of the London Rifle Brigade , the Norse Rowing
Club , North London Rifle Club , the City of London Rifle Association , and the London Rifle Brigade Lodge . The Rev . G . Streatfield ( vicar of St . Emanuel , Streatham Common ) officiated . The deceased , it may be mentioned , joined the Rifle Brigade in the year 1 S 70 . He vvas well known as an enthusiastic and successful rifle shot . He gained the "Sixty " badge in 1 S 77 , finishing well up for the Queen ' s Prize in the final stage . As a member of the
Middlesex Rifle Association , and as a member of the county team , he held a leading place ; last * year he won the Aggregate Bronze Badge of the Association . We are asked to announce that Bro . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., & c , will vvork the ceremonies of consecration and installation , at the Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , 1044 , to be held at the East Hill Hotel , Alma-road , Wandsworth , on Tuesday next , May 21 st , at 7 p . m . precisely . Visiting brethren are cordially invited .
" Mignonette " at the Royalty is an instance of trying to make bricks without straw . If the author and composer , Messrs . Oswald Brand and H . Parker , think the London public vvill put up with such inferior stuff for comic opera they have found out their mistake . The less said about such a work tbe kinder . The artistes are all of them capable . Mr . J . S . Robertson's splendid tenor voice never has a chance . The same can be said for Mr . Pope ,
the bass singer . Miss Ada Lincoln helps as best she can to pull the opera (?) through , and Miss Agnes Oliver is very vivacious vvith her singing , and worthy a much better work . Not ever , that clever comedian , Bro . Lionel Brough , can hope to run the piece . Certainly he is , as always , funny , but is entirely thrown away on such sorry stuff . There is a bevy of prettily dressed choristers , but we cannot see anything but the closure to put on "Mignonette . "
Bro . Lord Brassey ' s yacht , the Sunbeam , arrived at Portsmouth from Gibraltar on Sunday , and his lordship immediately proceeded to Normanhurst Court , where his son , the Hon . T . A . Brassey , is lying ill of typhoid fever , though , happily , the patient is progressing satisfactorily .
PRESENTATION TO A SECRETARY . — At the regular meeting of the Southgate Lodge , No . igso , held at the Railway Hotel , New Southgate , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., the members of the lodge , through the VV . M ., Bro . W . Lewis , presented their Secretary , Bio . A . Trewinnard , vvith a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel . In making the presentation the W . M . alluded to the ability
which Bro . lrewinnard had brought to bear on his Secretarial duties , and the assiduity vvith which he had discharged them . Ihe W . M . also spoke in the highest terms of the esteem and respect in vvhich their Secretary was held by all the members of the lodge . Bro . Tibbetts , P . iVl ., in endorsing the remarks ot the VV . M ., referred to the unselfish devotion to his duties which Bro . Trewinnard had
always displayed , and reminded the brethren with what skill he had advised the management of the lodge , during a temporary period of trouble through vvhich it had passed a year or two ago . Bro . Trewinnard ( having had the jewel pinned to his breast ) in a very few words thanked the brethren for their acknowledgment of his services , and expressed the
wish that he hoped to wear it , and to be amongst them for many years to come . The jewel , which vvas of solid gold , bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . A . Trewinnard by the brethren of the Southgate Lodge , in recognition of valuable services rendered as Secretary , also as a founder . May 2 nd , iSSg . "
The Medical Battery Company , Limited , in order to mike further important advancements in the practice of medical electricity , and to obtain power to carry out Mr . Harness' idea of establishing a Free Electropathic Hospital , have found it necessary toalter their Memorandum and Articles of Association . To meet the requirements of the Joint Stock Companies' Acts the Directors have had to
conform to the legal formality of re-registering the company . Mr . C . B . Harness has been appointed President of the Company , and the title , capital , directors , and shareholders , remain the same as before . It is intended to still further extend the spacious premises of the company , knovvn as the Electropathic and Zander Institute , 5 > Oxford-street , London , W ., so as to meet every possible
requirement for the perfect treatment of disease by electricity . HOILOVVAV ' S OINTMENT A . \* D PILLS . —Coughs , Influenza . —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy ot * trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs . In common colds andinfluenza the Pills , taken iniernally , and the Ointment rubbed over the chest and throat are exceedingly efficacious . VVhen influenza is epidemicthis treatment is the easiestsafestand surest .
, , , Holloway ' s Pills purify the blood , remove all obstacles to its free circulation to the lungs , relieve the engorged air tubes , and render respiration free , without reducing the strength , irritating the nerves , or depressing the spirits ; such are thi ready means escaping from suffering when afflicted with colds , coughs , bronchitis , and other chest complaints , by vvhich the health of so many is seriously anu permanently injured in most countries . —Apvr ,
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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
In consequence of the severe domestic bereavement of Lord Henniker , V . W . Bro . Charles J . Martyn , P . G . C , D . P . G . M . Suffolk , vvill take the chair at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls on Wednesday next . Bro . Frederic Topham announces his first Dramatic Recital in London , on Monday afternoon next , at
3 p . m ., at the Steinvvay Hall . He starts under distinguished patronage , and vve wish him all success . The new Prince ' s Club , Knightsbridge , will be formally opened to-morrow ( Saturday ) , when the Prince of Wales and others vvill be present . Bro . Sir VV . Hart Dyke is President , and among the members of the Committee are Bros . Lotd Brassey , the Earl of Fife , and Colonel Kennard .
GOULD TESTIMONIAL . —The following * brethren have tecently joined the Committee of this Fund : —H . j . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; Col . R . Townley Caldwell , MX , G . Supt . Camb . ; J . Lambert Sim , P . P . G . W . Surrey , K . C . T . ; R . McCo ' skay Graham , 33 , New York ; ] . B . Mackey , P . M . 257 ; Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . A ., M . P ., P . M . 1 . P . G . W . ; Rev . VV . Ronaldson , D . S . G . W . Otago ,
New Zea ' and ; VV . Mattieu Williams , 207 G ; R . Temple , D . J . G . W . Burma ; ] . W . Whitmarsh , G . Purst . ; "W . E . Stewart , F . R . C . S ., P . A . G . D . C ; Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., S . G . W . j H . Homewood Crawford , J . W . 1 , P . G . S . ; losiah Houle , P . M . and Sec . 92 ; and Harold Carter , P . M . 92 . WELCOME TO KIMBERLEY . — A Kimberley
newspaper has the following : Among the passengers by the steamship Moor was Bro . Joseph Da Silva , accompanied by Mrs . Da Silva . Bro . Da Silva is wellknown in London , particularly in Masonic circles , for in addition to his being the ( irst VV . M . of the Barnato Lodge , No . 2265 , and one of its Founders , he is a P . M . of the Lodge of Israel , No . 205 , one of the Founders of the
Israel Chapter , No . 205 , and a Life Governor of the three Masonic Institutions , besides having served Stewardship for each . Bro . Da Silva intends settling in Kimberley in the share-market , and bears vvith him the good wishes of all his London acquaintances , in addition to having had several valuable testimonials presented to him prior to his departure .
On Wednesday , H . R . H . the Duchess of Edinburgh opened a bazaar at the Riding School , Knightsbridge , in aid of the Postmen's Rest Houses , in connection with the Jubilee of the Penny Post . Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead , accompanied by Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Gray and Sheriff Newton
arrived at the Mansion House at the conclusion of their visit to Paris , whither they went to visit the International Exhibition . The reception extended to our civic authorities by President Carnot and the Paris municipality was most cordial , while the entertainment given by his lordship in acknowledgment of his hospitable reception appears to have quite won the hearts of the Parisians by its solendour .
Bro . Lawson , M . P ., presided at the 17 th anniversary festival , held at the Hotel Metropole , on Monday evening , in aid of the Provident Surgical Appliance Society , vvhich was started for the purpose of enabling the working class to obtain surgical appliances at low rates of provident payment . Subscriptions amounting to £ . 850 vvere announced in the course of lhe evening .
Great preparations are being made for the fete which will take place at Calais , on the 3 rd June , when President Carnot vvill visit the town aud open the new docks and harbour . Bro . the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs are expected to be present , and invitations have been issued to the Mayor of Dover , as representing the Cinque Ports , and a large number of the officers of the Dover Garrison .
Bro . John Aird , M . P ., presided at the 19 th annual general meeting of the Cabdrivers' Benevolent Association , in the smaller St . James ' s Hall , Regent-street , on Tuesday evening , when the report forthe past year , vvhich showed that £ 10 , 000 was invested , and a further sum of £ 2000 vvas lying at the banker ' s ready for investment , was unanimously adopted .
The Levee on Tuesday was a full one . " George Ranger" and H . S . H . of Leiningen , stood on the lelt of the Princeof Wales , Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimerofficiatedas Gold Stick , and the proceedings lasted just one hour and five minutes . Freemasons vvill be interested to learn that " Brother" Sir Albert Woods duly presented " Brother " Fenn ; and one of the most striking * features of the
afternoon vvas the filing past in an unbroken line of nearly all the officers of the Lotharians and Berwickshire Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry , headed by their Colonel , the Earlof Haddington . Manyof theoldest familiesin the Southof Scotland were represented on the occasion , such as Hope , Baillie , Johnstone of Alva , Hamilton , and Maitland—the last-named family furnishing Lord Lauderdale—who was " presented "
on his appointment to a captaincy in the corps . This regiment war formerly affiliated to the 2 nd Life Guards , and still wears , vvith a few modifications , the same uniform as that used by the parent regiment in the days of the Georges , including the tailless jacket so trying to some
noblemen and gentlemen . The exceptional privilege of wearing gold lace instead of silver lace was , we believe , granted to the regiment by the first Duke of Wellington after an extremely favourable inspection . At any rate , the parade of Scotch warriors at St . James's Palace on Tuesvvas both picturesque and impressive . —Thc World .
THE UNEMPLOYED IN EAST LONDON . —At a time when much thought is being given to this matter , a practical suggestion may be of service . Last year more than £ 300 , 000 worth of foreign matches vvere purchased by inconsiderate consumers in this country , to the great
injury of our own working people , so true is it that " evil is wrought by want of thought , as well as want of heart . " If all consumers would purchase Bryant and May's Matches , that firm would be enabled to pay £ 1000 a week more in wages . —ADVT .
Masonic And General Tidings
On Wednesday , the Sth inst ., a meeting of Lodge Prudence and Industry , No . 1 953 , vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Chard , Somerset , when Bro . A . P . Judge , S . W ., vvas installed as VV . M . The ceremony was performed hy Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M ., P . J . G . D . Eng . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bios . F . H .
VVarren , l . P . M . j F . Harris Mitchell , S . W . ; F . G . England , J . VV . ; Rev . H . Kilburn Law , Chap . ; S . Toms , P . J . G . W ., Treasurer ; L . G . Derrick , P . M ., Sec . ; Dominy , S . D . ; Plank , J . D . ;• Hockey , D . C ; George Gavvler , I . G . j DrOwer , Org . ; and J . Symes and R . F . B . Coling , Stwds . The usual banquet followed the installation .
We are requested to announce that the Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction now meets at Jupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , on Tuesday evenings . Bro . James Hemming is the Preceptor , and Bro . R . J . Harnell , Secretary .
We recently came to the conclusion that nothing new vvas possible in the way of exhibitions , from fairs to male beauty shows , but vve reckoned without the directors of the Alexandra Palace and the enterprising proprietor of Brooks' Soap , vvho have arranged for a great monkey show on the ist June .
Bro . P . A . Jewson has been instructed to make the musical arrangements for the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The seventh annual festival of the Vectis Lodge of Instruction , held under the warrant of the East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Ryde , on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., when the Fifteen Sections vvere worked . It proved a very successful meeting , and several visitors from island lodges vvere present .
Bro . R . H . Blatchford , P . M . 1196 , has been elected on the Vestry of St . Saviour's , Southwark . On the same day he vvas also elected H . of the Stanmore Chapter , No . 1549 . We congratulate him on the double event , which took place on the Sth inst .
The Queen held the third Drawing Room of the season at Buckingham Palace , on Tuesday , having left Windsor Castle for the purpose in the morning . The attendance vvas much more numerous than usual , and when the ceremony vvas over her Majesty took a drive along the Thames Embankment in order to see the improvements which have been made , and afterwards in H yde Park , her reception everywhere being most cordial .
Bros . Viscount Powerscourt , the Hon . F . S . A . H . Tracy , M . P ., Lord Hothfield , C C . Cotes , V . A . Williamson , Lord Herschell , and Lord Burton were among the members present at the third meeting this season of the Fox Club at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on Saturday evening last .
To-morrow ( Saturday ) , the Queen will lay the memorial stone of the new school buildings at Eton , which are being erected in Keate's-Iane . Her Majesty will be received by the provost and head master , and an address of welcome read by the captain of the school . The new buildings include a museum , lecture hall , drawing school , and chapel , and their erection will cost about £ 22 , 000 .
The English Horse Show Society have organised a fine exhibition of hunters , hackneys , carriage horses , and fast-trotting cobs and ponies at Olympia , Kensington , vvhich was opened on Wednesday , and will remain open till Tuesday next . Among the exhibitors are Bros , the Earl of Shrewsbury , Earl 01 Londesborough , Lord Brooke , M . P ., and VV . Burdett-Coutts , M . P .
We regret to hear that , owing to a chill caused by the recent cold winds and a return of the fever contracted while in India , Bro . the Ead of Jersey has been confined to his rooms for some days , and it is possible his lordship may be prevented for a time trom presiding- over the Lord :. ' Committee on Private Bills , of vvhich he is Chairman .
The Princess of Wales sent a contribution of glass and china ornaments to the French sale of vvork which has been held this week in the Kensington Town Hall , in aid of the unendowed French Protestant Institutions in London .
Bro . Lord Rooartes presided at the third annual dinner , held in Willis ' s Rooms , St . James ' s , on Monday evening , in aid of tha Blind Pension Society , Bro . the Earl of Haddington being one of the principal guests . The Duke of Grafton thanked the Chairman for his services , and announced that several legacies , including one for £ 1000 , had recently been left to the Charity .
In the absence of Bro . Lord Mayor Whitehead , in Paris , Bro . Alderman Sir J . Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., presided at a meeting held at the Mansion House , on Tuesday afternoon , on behalf of the London Society for the Prevention of Cruilty to Children , the Lady Mayoress , the Baroness LSucdett-Coutts , and the Countess of Aberdeen being among those present on the platform .
THE ROYAL FOREST HOTEL , CHINGFORD . — Now that vve are having something like spring weather , and the country everywhere offeis so many attractions , vve must remind our readers that some ofthe prettiest scenery within easy access of London is to be found in and around Epping Forest , and those who may be inclined to vary the routine of business by a day ' s outing in the country vvill
find this locality as well adapted as other suburban pleasure resorts for this purpose . There is a cheap and frequent train service vvhich vvill take them to Walthamstow and Chingford , ancl from the latter of these places it will not be difficult for them to take incursions into the Forest , visiting places of special interest on the way . If they prefer it , they can enjoy a few hours' drive through the
Forest on the Royal Forest Hotel Four-in-Hand , full particulars about which and its times of departure and return will be readily furnished by the proprietor of the hotel . Or , it they wish to go together in a party to dine or breakfast , or for an evening assembly , they will find tbe Royal Forest Hotel vvill be glad to provide them excellent
accommodation , and that all their wants and tastes vvill be studied vvith the utmost care . In particular , vve can recommend it as an hostelry , at vvhich a lodge may hold its summer banquet . The rooms are commodious and well appointed , the cookery and wines excellent , and the country all round most attractive ,
Masonic And General Tidings
The 31 st Anniversary Festival of the Home f 0 r Incurables was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgat street , on Tuesday , when subscriptions amounting * ?" £ ¦ 3784 were raised for the charity . ° H . R . H . the Princess of Wales , accompanied bv thtir Royal Highnesses the young Princesses and Prinr George of Wales , witnessed the performance of " Sweet Lavender " at Terry ' s Theatre last Saturday
evenino-Mr . Wm . Sapte , jun ., is to produce a new fontact play of his own at the end of the month at a mating probably at the Haymarket . Amongst the artistes engag ed are Miss Mary Collette , Miss Schubert , and Bro . Ful | er
Mellish . The East Surrey Lodge of Concord Lod ge of Instruction , No . 4 6 3 , has closed for the season . We regret to announce the death , on Saturday last , quite suddenly , at the Westminster Palace Hotel , of Bro . Robt . Paulson Spice , M . I . C . E ., at the age of 7 ?
Bro . Spice was well known in Masonic circles in London and he took special interest in the Mark Degree . His genial qualities and varied experience of men and things at home and abroad made him an enjoyable companion and he will be greatly missed for a long time to come .
The funeral of Bro . Walter McDougall took place on Saturday at Lower Norwood Cemetery , the principal mourners being Mr . Percy McDougall ( the eldest son ) , Mr . Isaac McDougall , Mr . Fred McDougall , and Mr . Archibald McDougall ( brothers ) . The chapel was filled vvith old friends , amongst whom vvere many representatives of the London Rifle Brigade , the Norse Rowing
Club , North London Rifle Club , the City of London Rifle Association , and the London Rifle Brigade Lodge . The Rev . G . Streatfield ( vicar of St . Emanuel , Streatham Common ) officiated . The deceased , it may be mentioned , joined the Rifle Brigade in the year 1 S 70 . He vvas well known as an enthusiastic and successful rifle shot . He gained the "Sixty " badge in 1 S 77 , finishing well up for the Queen ' s Prize in the final stage . As a member of the
Middlesex Rifle Association , and as a member of the county team , he held a leading place ; last * year he won the Aggregate Bronze Badge of the Association . We are asked to announce that Bro . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., & c , will vvork the ceremonies of consecration and installation , at the Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , 1044 , to be held at the East Hill Hotel , Alma-road , Wandsworth , on Tuesday next , May 21 st , at 7 p . m . precisely . Visiting brethren are cordially invited .
" Mignonette " at the Royalty is an instance of trying to make bricks without straw . If the author and composer , Messrs . Oswald Brand and H . Parker , think the London public vvill put up with such inferior stuff for comic opera they have found out their mistake . The less said about such a work tbe kinder . The artistes are all of them capable . Mr . J . S . Robertson's splendid tenor voice never has a chance . The same can be said for Mr . Pope ,
the bass singer . Miss Ada Lincoln helps as best she can to pull the opera (?) through , and Miss Agnes Oliver is very vivacious vvith her singing , and worthy a much better work . Not ever , that clever comedian , Bro . Lionel Brough , can hope to run the piece . Certainly he is , as always , funny , but is entirely thrown away on such sorry stuff . There is a bevy of prettily dressed choristers , but we cannot see anything but the closure to put on "Mignonette . "
Bro . Lord Brassey ' s yacht , the Sunbeam , arrived at Portsmouth from Gibraltar on Sunday , and his lordship immediately proceeded to Normanhurst Court , where his son , the Hon . T . A . Brassey , is lying ill of typhoid fever , though , happily , the patient is progressing satisfactorily .
PRESENTATION TO A SECRETARY . — At the regular meeting of the Southgate Lodge , No . igso , held at the Railway Hotel , New Southgate , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., the members of the lodge , through the VV . M ., Bro . W . Lewis , presented their Secretary , Bio . A . Trewinnard , vvith a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel . In making the presentation the W . M . alluded to the ability
which Bro . lrewinnard had brought to bear on his Secretarial duties , and the assiduity vvith which he had discharged them . Ihe W . M . also spoke in the highest terms of the esteem and respect in vvhich their Secretary was held by all the members of the lodge . Bro . Tibbetts , P . iVl ., in endorsing the remarks ot the VV . M ., referred to the unselfish devotion to his duties which Bro . Trewinnard had
always displayed , and reminded the brethren with what skill he had advised the management of the lodge , during a temporary period of trouble through vvhich it had passed a year or two ago . Bro . Trewinnard ( having had the jewel pinned to his breast ) in a very few words thanked the brethren for their acknowledgment of his services , and expressed the
wish that he hoped to wear it , and to be amongst them for many years to come . The jewel , which vvas of solid gold , bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . A . Trewinnard by the brethren of the Southgate Lodge , in recognition of valuable services rendered as Secretary , also as a founder . May 2 nd , iSSg . "
The Medical Battery Company , Limited , in order to mike further important advancements in the practice of medical electricity , and to obtain power to carry out Mr . Harness' idea of establishing a Free Electropathic Hospital , have found it necessary toalter their Memorandum and Articles of Association . To meet the requirements of the Joint Stock Companies' Acts the Directors have had to
conform to the legal formality of re-registering the company . Mr . C . B . Harness has been appointed President of the Company , and the title , capital , directors , and shareholders , remain the same as before . It is intended to still further extend the spacious premises of the company , knovvn as the Electropathic and Zander Institute , 5 > Oxford-street , London , W ., so as to meet every possible
requirement for the perfect treatment of disease by electricity . HOILOVVAV ' S OINTMENT A . \* D PILLS . —Coughs , Influenza . —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy ot * trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs . In common colds andinfluenza the Pills , taken iniernally , and the Ointment rubbed over the chest and throat are exceedingly efficacious . VVhen influenza is epidemicthis treatment is the easiestsafestand surest .
, , , Holloway ' s Pills purify the blood , remove all obstacles to its free circulation to the lungs , relieve the engorged air tubes , and render respiration free , without reducing the strength , irritating the nerves , or depressing the spirits ; such are thi ready means escaping from suffering when afflicted with colds , coughs , bronchitis , and other chest complaints , by vvhich the health of so many is seriously anu permanently injured in most countries . —Apvr ,