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extract for their Secretary . Such a course would naturally entail the reception of much that was already well known , but although the Committee might decide not to repriut it on that account , tho services of the correspondent would be none the less appreciated . On the other hand , much of great interest might be brought to their notice ,
and gratefully made use of . He would mention , aa a curioua coincidence , that the Seoretary had received , for their next number , no leas than four or five notes on Chinese Masonry from different quarters . Further , since their last meeting , Vol . I . of Masonio Reprinta had been iaaued by the Lodge . The brethren would bo pleased to hear
that he held the written commands of the Moat Worshipful the Grand Master to proceed to Marlborough House to present him with a copy of their publications to date . Aa soon aa the volumes were decently bound for the purpose , he should take the first opportunity of complying . Referring to the " Reprints , " he waa of opinion that
from every point of view , Masonio , ArcbsBologic , artistic , and literary , they were a oredit to the Editor , the Lodge , and , he would add , the Craft itself . There waa one feature of the Book which deserved their special attention . He alluded to the Commentary on the Regius MS . by Bro . Gould . The labour and research involved in its
production must have been enormoua . He had read it through once , but he intended to apply himaelf to the study of it , and wished he could have Bro . Gould at his elbow to answer questions aa they rose to hia mind . He waa informed that it represented nearly twelve months of research and hard work , and he wished to impress upon the
brethren that all the study , thought and toil wa 8 rendered by Bro . Gould freely , cheerfully , and gratuitously , out of the abundant love he had for the Lodge and ita welfare . He would now go through the needless formality of moving a vote of thanks , and had great pleasure in expressing to Bro . Gould , what must , of necessity , be the
unanimous feeling of the brethren , their gratitude for hia work , and their appreciation of the result . Bro . Rylands supported the vote , whioh waa carried by acclamation . Bro . Gould said that he waa very greatly obliged to the brethren for the oompliment they had paid him , and he appreciated it the more on account of the kindly
remarks of the W . M . and Bro . Rylands , with whioh the resolution had been introduced to the Lodge . The task of writing a Commentary on the oldest document of the Craft had been a formidable one , and in setting to work upon it he had been forcibly reminded of one of those memorable utterances which Cervantea haa put into the mouth
of Don Quixote . The latter , enumerating the qualifications which should be poaaeaaed by a Knight Errant , went on to state , in effect , that he should be a profioient in everything . In like manner , to do full juatioe to the ancient legenda and traditiona of Masonry , any person who attempted to commentate upon them ought to be , not
only a Btudent or antiquary of the Craft , but a aoholar and archaeologist in the widest sense of the expressions . A olose atudy of the Masonio Poem would have been incomplete without at least some reaearch
into matters not at a first view absolutely connected with it . Thus , the literature , tho language , tho architecture , the history and laws , and the geography of Britain had each claimed a ahare of attention . He did not venture to contend that in thesa collateral
studies he had proceeded very far , but , nevertheless , in the time at hia disposal , he had spared no exertions to qualify himself , as far as he was able , for the execution of the task which had been allotted to him . Ho thought the presentation of the Regius MS ., in facsimile , was the best of all possible reproductions with
which a new series of thoir publications could be ininaugurated , and if the Commentary upon it should be deemed by the Lodge—he would uot say altogether , but to some slight extentworthy of its text , and no discredit to the channel of publication through which it had seen the light , he should be amply compensated
for the time and labour he had devoted to it . The Secretary described the preliminary arrangements which had been made for a proposed excursion to St . Albans , in July , and handed round for inspection a photograph of a boss in Peterborongh Cathedral , forwarded by Bro . Clarabnt . Bro . T . B . Whytehead read a very
instructive paper ou "The Grand Lodge at York , " graphically describing , in conciae language , ita history so far aa known . The paper ia naturally far too long for insertion in our columns ; for its study we must refer our readers to the noxt number of " Ars Quatuor Coronatorum . " A long and interesting discussion ensued , embracing
a number of points arising out of the lecture and of the photograph already alluded to , in whioh the W . M ., and Bros . Gould , Speth , Rylands , Goldney , Dr . Richardson , and Whytehead , took part . A written Commentary on the paper , from the pen of Bro . Hughan , was ako read . Hearty good wishes having been tendered , Bro . Colonel
Ramsay Dist . G . M . Malta begged to thank the brethren , as a Visitor , for the good work they were doing , and for the opportunity afforded him of being present at suoh an interesting meeting . He was happy to say , however , that through their kindness in electing him that
evening , although he entered their Lodge a self-invited Visitor , he should leave it a member of their widely-spread Correspondence Circle . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment . As usual , tho speeches were few and short , the brethren apppearing to find more pleauure in Masonic conversation and discussion than in after dinner
oratory . Noteworthy , however , were two speeches . Bro . Whytehead , in reply to Prosperity to the Lodge , recounted his fruitless efforts to connect himself with Masonic Archaeology , a desire which ho at length partly gratified by joining the Rosicrucian Society of England . Since , however , the establishment of the Quatuor Coronati , which he
joined immediately after ita formation , the outlook for an intelli gent and intellectual Mason had considerably changed for the better . The examplo Bet by this Lodge was spreading , and already Yorkshire boasted of two Masonic literary societies , one at Bradford and one at Wakefield , of
both of which he was a member . The prosperity of the Lodge was assured . The periodical issue of thoir Transactions , the publishing of such a volume of Reprints as had just seen tbo light , with the certain frope of more to follow ; tho industry , organising power and energy of tD eir Secretary , the literary and scientific status of many of their we-mbera , and the extent of their Correspondence Circle—660
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membera , in every quarter of the globe—made failure simply imposaible . Bro . Dr . Richardson replied for the Visitor with all hia well known eloquence . He congratulated tho Lodge on ita past , present , and future . Tho non success of all previous attempts at an analagoua society , in 8 ome of which brethren then present had participated , bad
failed to frighten tho foundera of the Quatuor Coronati , and quite rightly so , for the repeated attempts proved the demand , and the failure waa probably due to cauaes which No . 2076 had known how to evade or surmount . He had only lately become aware of their existence , and was indebted to his friend Bro . Williama for
bringing him there . It waa a red-letter day for him , the most enjoyable he had ever spent in Masonry , and ho truated that the indulgence of the brethren , when they came to examine into hia qualifications , would soon place it ou of hia power to return thanks as a Visitor .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
On Monday afternoon , Mr . F . J . Potter , the general acting manager , will give hia annual matinee at the Gaiety . The programme ia a very attractive one , consisting of "Delicate Ground , " " Locked in , " and the first act of " Faust up to date , " with a miscellaneous entertainment . We wish Mr . Potter success .
Mr . and Mra . Kendal a season will oome to a close on Friday next , and on Saturday the 13 th instant , will be produced a new and original farce in three aots , by Mr . Ralph R . Lumley entitled "Aunt Jack , " in which Mrs . John Wood and Mr . Arthur Ceoil will appear . Tho " Still Alarm" will be revived at the Princess's , for a
fortnight commencing on Monday , 15 th inst ., to be followed by the celebrated drama , " Proof , " for which a very powerful caat is engaged . The following ia the caat for "In Danger , " to be produced at the Vaudeville , on the 29 th inst .: —Messrs . Lewis Waller , F . H . Maoklin ,
R . S . Boleyn , W . Leatocq , Julian Cross , Sydney Brougb , Alfred Melton , C . Milton , J . M . Capel , E . Smedley Yatea , Misa Agnea Miller , Mrs . Canninge , and Misa Florence West . Misa Cicely Richards and Misa May Whitty have been engaged to appear in Mr . F . Hamilton Knight ' a comedietta , " The Postscript , " to be played the same afternoon .
Olympia— " E . A . Crowded out and Rejected . "—The visitor to thia Exhibition—knowing that some thonsanda of pictures sent to the Royal Academy thia year could nofc be hung , and seeing on the Olympia Prospectus over fifty names on the General Council , including R . A . 's and A . R . A . ' a , beaides many well known Art patrona , the list being headed by Sir John
E . Millais , Bart ., R . A . —would be justified in expeoting to find a large and somewhat good show of talent iu every form of Art ; but thia ia , unfortunately , not the case . Whatever good work may have been rejected by the Council of the Royal Academy it ia not here . Pity 'tis , but true . Here , in thia magnifioenfc building , admirably adapted
for showing picturea or sculpture to the beat advantage , there are , in all , only 647 exhibits . No fault can be found with the hanging . The great mistake that has been made , we think , ia explained in the worda we quote from the Catalogue— "Every picture entered , whatever ita merits , haa been received and hung . " There are in the
show a few old faces , so to speak , that have done duty in decorating the walls of previous exhibitions , but they call for no special notice . We can only hope that tbe Managing Committee , another year , will work on different lines , and make it evident how it would be to the advantage of Artists to bring to the light of public favour some of the best works now buried in their Btudios .
On Tuesday evening , at Freemasons' Tavern , Bro . A . Madell was entertained by a few personal friends on the occasion of his resignation of the managership at this popular Masonic resort . Bro . James Terry presided , and
in the course of the evening Bro . Madell was presented with an illuminated testimonial , and a purse containing £ 77 . The proceedings throughout were of the most
cordial nature , and Bro . Madell retired with the assurance that he has left behind him a troup of friends who will be pleased to know he is successful in the new undertaking he has embarked on .
A new Chapter , to be attached to the Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 , will be consecrated at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst .
The Pall Mall Gazette states , regarding the movement to establish a Masonic Lodge in connection with the National Liberal Club , the London correspondent of the Birmingham Gazelle is told that some time since the Primrose
Clubwhich , as its name implies , represents a very different partizan " stripe "—thought of doing the same thing , but found the Prince of Wales , inexorably opposed to the idea .
HOLLOWAT ' S OINTMENT . —Sores , Wounds , Ulcerations , and other diseases affecting the skiD , are capable of speedy amendment by this cooling and healing Ointment , which has called forth the loudest praise from persons who had suffered for years from bad legs , bad breists , piles , abscesses , and chronic ulcers , after every hope of cure had long passed away . None but those who
have experienced the soothing effect of this Ointment can form an idea of the comfort it bestows by restraining inflammation and allaying pain . Whenover Holloway ' s Ointment has beon once used it hus established its own worth , and has again bt . cn eagerly sought for as the easiest and safest remedy for all such complaints . In neuralgia , rheumatism and gout , thc same application , properly used , gives wonderful relief .
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Correspondence.
extract for their Secretary . Such a course would naturally entail the reception of much that was already well known , but although the Committee might decide not to repriut it on that account , tho services of the correspondent would be none the less appreciated . On the other hand , much of great interest might be brought to their notice ,
and gratefully made use of . He would mention , aa a curioua coincidence , that the Seoretary had received , for their next number , no leas than four or five notes on Chinese Masonry from different quarters . Further , since their last meeting , Vol . I . of Masonio Reprinta had been iaaued by the Lodge . The brethren would bo pleased to hear
that he held the written commands of the Moat Worshipful the Grand Master to proceed to Marlborough House to present him with a copy of their publications to date . Aa soon aa the volumes were decently bound for the purpose , he should take the first opportunity of complying . Referring to the " Reprints , " he waa of opinion that
from every point of view , Masonio , ArcbsBologic , artistic , and literary , they were a oredit to the Editor , the Lodge , and , he would add , the Craft itself . There waa one feature of the Book which deserved their special attention . He alluded to the Commentary on the Regius MS . by Bro . Gould . The labour and research involved in its
production must have been enormoua . He had read it through once , but he intended to apply himaelf to the study of it , and wished he could have Bro . Gould at his elbow to answer questions aa they rose to hia mind . He waa informed that it represented nearly twelve months of research and hard work , and he wished to impress upon the
brethren that all the study , thought and toil wa 8 rendered by Bro . Gould freely , cheerfully , and gratuitously , out of the abundant love he had for the Lodge and ita welfare . He would now go through the needless formality of moving a vote of thanks , and had great pleasure in expressing to Bro . Gould , what must , of necessity , be the
unanimous feeling of the brethren , their gratitude for hia work , and their appreciation of the result . Bro . Rylands supported the vote , whioh waa carried by acclamation . Bro . Gould said that he waa very greatly obliged to the brethren for the oompliment they had paid him , and he appreciated it the more on account of the kindly
remarks of the W . M . and Bro . Rylands , with whioh the resolution had been introduced to the Lodge . The task of writing a Commentary on the oldest document of the Craft had been a formidable one , and in setting to work upon it he had been forcibly reminded of one of those memorable utterances which Cervantea haa put into the mouth
of Don Quixote . The latter , enumerating the qualifications which should be poaaeaaed by a Knight Errant , went on to state , in effect , that he should be a profioient in everything . In like manner , to do full juatioe to the ancient legenda and traditiona of Masonry , any person who attempted to commentate upon them ought to be , not
only a Btudent or antiquary of the Craft , but a aoholar and archaeologist in the widest sense of the expressions . A olose atudy of the Masonio Poem would have been incomplete without at least some reaearch
into matters not at a first view absolutely connected with it . Thus , the literature , tho language , tho architecture , the history and laws , and the geography of Britain had each claimed a ahare of attention . He did not venture to contend that in thesa collateral
studies he had proceeded very far , but , nevertheless , in the time at hia disposal , he had spared no exertions to qualify himself , as far as he was able , for the execution of the task which had been allotted to him . Ho thought the presentation of the Regius MS ., in facsimile , was the best of all possible reproductions with
which a new series of thoir publications could be ininaugurated , and if the Commentary upon it should be deemed by the Lodge—he would uot say altogether , but to some slight extentworthy of its text , and no discredit to the channel of publication through which it had seen the light , he should be amply compensated
for the time and labour he had devoted to it . The Secretary described the preliminary arrangements which had been made for a proposed excursion to St . Albans , in July , and handed round for inspection a photograph of a boss in Peterborongh Cathedral , forwarded by Bro . Clarabnt . Bro . T . B . Whytehead read a very
instructive paper ou "The Grand Lodge at York , " graphically describing , in conciae language , ita history so far aa known . The paper ia naturally far too long for insertion in our columns ; for its study we must refer our readers to the noxt number of " Ars Quatuor Coronatorum . " A long and interesting discussion ensued , embracing
a number of points arising out of the lecture and of the photograph already alluded to , in whioh the W . M ., and Bros . Gould , Speth , Rylands , Goldney , Dr . Richardson , and Whytehead , took part . A written Commentary on the paper , from the pen of Bro . Hughan , was ako read . Hearty good wishes having been tendered , Bro . Colonel
Ramsay Dist . G . M . Malta begged to thank the brethren , as a Visitor , for the good work they were doing , and for the opportunity afforded him of being present at suoh an interesting meeting . He was happy to say , however , that through their kindness in electing him that
evening , although he entered their Lodge a self-invited Visitor , he should leave it a member of their widely-spread Correspondence Circle . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment . As usual , tho speeches were few and short , the brethren apppearing to find more pleauure in Masonic conversation and discussion than in after dinner
oratory . Noteworthy , however , were two speeches . Bro . Whytehead , in reply to Prosperity to the Lodge , recounted his fruitless efforts to connect himself with Masonic Archaeology , a desire which ho at length partly gratified by joining the Rosicrucian Society of England . Since , however , the establishment of the Quatuor Coronati , which he
joined immediately after ita formation , the outlook for an intelli gent and intellectual Mason had considerably changed for the better . The examplo Bet by this Lodge was spreading , and already Yorkshire boasted of two Masonic literary societies , one at Bradford and one at Wakefield , of
both of which he was a member . The prosperity of the Lodge was assured . The periodical issue of thoir Transactions , the publishing of such a volume of Reprints as had just seen tbo light , with the certain frope of more to follow ; tho industry , organising power and energy of tD eir Secretary , the literary and scientific status of many of their we-mbera , and the extent of their Correspondence Circle—660
Correspondence.
membera , in every quarter of the globe—made failure simply imposaible . Bro . Dr . Richardson replied for the Visitor with all hia well known eloquence . He congratulated tho Lodge on ita past , present , and future . Tho non success of all previous attempts at an analagoua society , in 8 ome of which brethren then present had participated , bad
failed to frighten tho foundera of the Quatuor Coronati , and quite rightly so , for the repeated attempts proved the demand , and the failure waa probably due to cauaes which No . 2076 had known how to evade or surmount . He had only lately become aware of their existence , and was indebted to his friend Bro . Williama for
bringing him there . It waa a red-letter day for him , the most enjoyable he had ever spent in Masonry , and ho truated that the indulgence of the brethren , when they came to examine into hia qualifications , would soon place it ou of hia power to return thanks as a Visitor .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
On Monday afternoon , Mr . F . J . Potter , the general acting manager , will give hia annual matinee at the Gaiety . The programme ia a very attractive one , consisting of "Delicate Ground , " " Locked in , " and the first act of " Faust up to date , " with a miscellaneous entertainment . We wish Mr . Potter success .
Mr . and Mra . Kendal a season will oome to a close on Friday next , and on Saturday the 13 th instant , will be produced a new and original farce in three aots , by Mr . Ralph R . Lumley entitled "Aunt Jack , " in which Mrs . John Wood and Mr . Arthur Ceoil will appear . Tho " Still Alarm" will be revived at the Princess's , for a
fortnight commencing on Monday , 15 th inst ., to be followed by the celebrated drama , " Proof , " for which a very powerful caat is engaged . The following ia the caat for "In Danger , " to be produced at the Vaudeville , on the 29 th inst .: —Messrs . Lewis Waller , F . H . Maoklin ,
R . S . Boleyn , W . Leatocq , Julian Cross , Sydney Brougb , Alfred Melton , C . Milton , J . M . Capel , E . Smedley Yatea , Misa Agnea Miller , Mrs . Canninge , and Misa Florence West . Misa Cicely Richards and Misa May Whitty have been engaged to appear in Mr . F . Hamilton Knight ' a comedietta , " The Postscript , " to be played the same afternoon .
Olympia— " E . A . Crowded out and Rejected . "—The visitor to thia Exhibition—knowing that some thonsanda of pictures sent to the Royal Academy thia year could nofc be hung , and seeing on the Olympia Prospectus over fifty names on the General Council , including R . A . 's and A . R . A . ' a , beaides many well known Art patrona , the list being headed by Sir John
E . Millais , Bart ., R . A . —would be justified in expeoting to find a large and somewhat good show of talent iu every form of Art ; but thia ia , unfortunately , not the case . Whatever good work may have been rejected by the Council of the Royal Academy it ia not here . Pity 'tis , but true . Here , in thia magnifioenfc building , admirably adapted
for showing picturea or sculpture to the beat advantage , there are , in all , only 647 exhibits . No fault can be found with the hanging . The great mistake that has been made , we think , ia explained in the worda we quote from the Catalogue— "Every picture entered , whatever ita merits , haa been received and hung . " There are in the
show a few old faces , so to speak , that have done duty in decorating the walls of previous exhibitions , but they call for no special notice . We can only hope that tbe Managing Committee , another year , will work on different lines , and make it evident how it would be to the advantage of Artists to bring to the light of public favour some of the best works now buried in their Btudios .
On Tuesday evening , at Freemasons' Tavern , Bro . A . Madell was entertained by a few personal friends on the occasion of his resignation of the managership at this popular Masonic resort . Bro . James Terry presided , and
in the course of the evening Bro . Madell was presented with an illuminated testimonial , and a purse containing £ 77 . The proceedings throughout were of the most
cordial nature , and Bro . Madell retired with the assurance that he has left behind him a troup of friends who will be pleased to know he is successful in the new undertaking he has embarked on .
A new Chapter , to be attached to the Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 , will be consecrated at the Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst .
The Pall Mall Gazette states , regarding the movement to establish a Masonic Lodge in connection with the National Liberal Club , the London correspondent of the Birmingham Gazelle is told that some time since the Primrose
Clubwhich , as its name implies , represents a very different partizan " stripe "—thought of doing the same thing , but found the Prince of Wales , inexorably opposed to the idea .
HOLLOWAT ' S OINTMENT . —Sores , Wounds , Ulcerations , and other diseases affecting the skiD , are capable of speedy amendment by this cooling and healing Ointment , which has called forth the loudest praise from persons who had suffered for years from bad legs , bad breists , piles , abscesses , and chronic ulcers , after every hope of cure had long passed away . None but those who
have experienced the soothing effect of this Ointment can form an idea of the comfort it bestows by restraining inflammation and allaying pain . Whenover Holloway ' s Ointment has beon once used it hus established its own worth , and has again bt . cn eagerly sought for as the easiest and safest remedy for all such complaints . In neuralgia , rheumatism and gout , thc same application , properly used , gives wonderful relief .