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and the gaines indulged in by the athletes of ancient Greece ; this is followed by a well written paper on "Modern Olympia , " the origin and construction of the immense building at the West End ;
the programme , including horse , poultry , dairy , dog , and implement shows , " and all and any other displays which will illustrate in an instructive way tho agricultural industry of this and other countries . " For all-round diversions there are to be national and
international exhibitions , military tournaments , horse-racing , trotting matches , foot race 3 , assanlts-at-arms , and athletics generally ; theatrical performances , concerts , bazaars , balls , picture galleries , and so on . Science will be illustrated not only in the national exhibitions , bnt by special displays demonstrating tho progress made
in inventions , engineering , electric lighting , and other branches of science . Railways , traders and farmers , sportsmen , and other classes will have their own expositions ; circuses will from time to time occupy the building , as the Great Hipprodome was lately doing ; youth and beauty will be provided with lawn tennis and racquets
archery , and other alfresco amusements ; public men will find ample facility for holding meetings and banqnets ; and the benevolently inclined will be enabled to indulge at all times in that fashionable form of philanthropy — charity fites . In natural association with some of these shows it is intended to hold regular sales of
live stock of every kind , carnages and other vehicles , agricultural implements , sanitary appliances , and so on ; thus visitors will not only be able to admire what they see , but to transact business on the spot , combiuing , uuder the best conditions , pleasure and business . The most accessible means of reaching Olympia are
described by plans and guides ; a minute description is given of the enormous building and its accessories , the stables , gardens , electric lights , machinery , and many other subjects , all of which are treated in facile and interesting manner . Lady Florence Dixie contributes an excellent paper on " Dogs and Horses , and their Treatment : "
P . T . Barnnm discourses on "Shows and Showmen ; " Herbert J . Gladstone deals briefly with " National Physical Recreation ; " and Edmund TattersalL advocates the establishment of a National Stud in England . Then there is a chapter on "Exhibitions" generally , by Godfrey Turner ; John Thornton gives us the valuo of his
admitted authority on "Cattle Shows ; " and Benjamin Ward Richardson throws in an admirable treatise OQ " Cycling and Health . " The work is printed in the old style of the typographical art , is profusely illustrated , and in addition to the contents we have enumerated there is an " Ode to Olympia , " written by W . Alex .
Barrett , Mus . Bac . Oxon , F . R . S . L ., and set to music composed by Alfred J . Caldicott , Mus . Bac . Cantab . The names of the contributors arc in themselves sufficient to indicate that the best known authorities have been called to the aid of the compiler ; and the
work is altogether one that will not only be essential to the visitor to Olympia , but serves as a means of pleasant reading long after the temporary enjoyment of an hour or two in the "big house" may have subsided .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 . A REGULAR Convocation was held at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , on Monday , the 2 Sth March , when there were present Comps . L . Lazinis M . E . Z ., J . W . Dewsnap II ., L . M . Myers J ., M . J . Emanuel S . E ., A . Jacob S . N ., J . Lazarus Tro . isnrer , E . Liebmann P . S ., H . Davis 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; P . Z . ' s M . J . Emanuel , S . M . Lazarus , Littaur , H . P . Isaac ; 1 . Botibol , L . Isaac , J . Lyon , J . Myers
A . Botibol , J . Klein , J . VVynmann , H , Van Stavern , S . Jewell , J . Davis , E . Weigel , J . B . Musqnita , Jneoof Ali Khan , Lewis Davis , W . Lyon , II . Saqni ; Visitors—Grove P . Z . 55 , Frevven P . Z . 1319 . The Chapter was opened iu due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . Bro . Saqui , Joppa Lodge ,
and Bro . Yusoof Ali Khan , 1422 , were exalted . The ceremony was perfectly and impressively peiformed , and the M . E . Z . received the hearty good wishes and congratulations of the Visitors . After Chapter was closed , the brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where the M . E . Z . proposed the health of the Queen , wishing her ,
during the fiftieth year of her reign , health and happiness . The toast was received most heartily . Comp . Littaui ' , in graceful terms , proposed the health of the M . E . Z ., which elicited a cordial reply from Comp . L . Lazarus . To the compliment paid the Visitors Comp . Grove replied , and expressed the satisfaction and pleasure he bad
experienced in seeing the working done in such excellent style . The M . E . Z . possessed all the qualifications a Chapter could desire . The M . E . Z . proposed the health of the Exaltees , aud Comp . Saqui thanked the M . E . Z . and Companions for receiving him into the Chapter ; he also thanked the M . E . Z . for having proposed , and Comp . J . S . Lyons
for having seconded him . Comp . Yusoof Ali Khan also replied ; in the course of his remaiks he expressed himself gratified in being able to state that he had been privileged to visit this grand old country He was not aware that any member of his immediate family circle had ever visited England , but ho had obtained some slight knowledge
of the language , and was anxious to SCG fcho country . On his arrival here he was introduced to a feu- brethren , who extended to him the right hand of fellowship . Siuco then he had been raised in the Joppa Lodge , and he considered it n great privilege to be allowed to join the Joppa Chapter . Hn had been much impressed with the
beauty and solemnity of th ^ ! mgs . He tendered his heartfelt thanks to the M . E . Z ., and ; . r . . \ . iad . listed . For his own part be felt that the kindness he had received at all hands would ever remain as a happy remombrauce of his visit to this great country . The toasts were interspersed with a choice selection of songs , by Comps . Grove ( Father Molloy ) , Saqui , and others .
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£ 20 . —Ton . iccornsrs COMMKSCING . —An illustrated givda , resrcl . ( 130 pa ) . "Hov » - to Open liospoetahly from eio to £ > 0 h > . " 3 Stamps . IL MYERS fc ( Jo ., CMar and Tobacco Merchants , 107 to lit Eastern Road , London . ' . Vhnlcaalo only . Telephone No . 75-11 , General Shopfitfcers . Estimates free
Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 584 . THE ordinary mooting of this Lodge took place at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , 10 th March , under the presidency of Bro . Oliver Bryant W . M ., Tongue S . W ., Apsey J . W ., Dr . Jackson P . M . as S . D ., J . Nowakowski J . D ., Banks Tyler j P . M . ' s Dr . Jagielski , Ruutz , Smith , Dr . Jackson , F . Rath , J . 0 . Bieling I . P . M ., Nowakowski Treasurer , Lancaster Secretary .
After communications had been considered , tho members of the Audit Committee were selected , viz ., Bros . Lincoln , Cooper and Dane . Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Bro . Bernard Abrahams , who was in attendance , was entrusted . After he had retired , Lodge was advanced to the third degree and the candidate
was readmitted and raised to the degree of M . M . by the W . M . After this followed the election of W . M . for the ensuing year . The selection of the brethren unanimously fell upon Bro . Tongue S . W . Alt other business being ended , Lodge closed in the usual manner , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room . After graoe had
been sung and the cloth removed , the Worshipful Master proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , reminding the brethren that ifc was the anniversary of the wedding day of the Most Worshipful Grand Master . Miss Ada Patterson sang " 0 Luce . " I . P . M . Bieling then proposed the health of the retiring W . M . In doing so , and for
the last time , Bro . Bieling said that he felt he was expressing the feelings of all present when he thanked Bro . Bryant for having tried to make them happy and comfortable , and for the excellent music and singiug be had provided for their enjoyment . Bro . W . G . Forrington here sang " An Old Garden , " by Hope Templeton . The
Worshipful Master , m reply , thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had responded to the toaat of his health . He then proposed the health of the W . M . elect , alluding to the manner in which Bro . Tongue had always stuck to his work ; he felt sure that the brother chosen would always be found a firm friend and
good Master . Miss Lena Law now favoured the company with " A Summer Night , " by Goring Thomas , and then Bro . Tongue thanked the brethren most heartily for having elected him to tho chair of K . S . Bro . Sidney Towers sang , " I seek for thee in every flower , " Ganz . The Worshipful Master then proposed the Visitors , viz .
Bros . Saegert P . M . Wellington , Hobbs and Ardine Great Northern Lodge , N . Hempstead St . James ' s Union , H . E . Tower St . James's Lodge , Harry Hutchinson 661 , Pangbourne 1288 . Previous to the responses , Mis 3 Paterson and Miss Law gave the popular " I know a Bank . " Bro . Hempstead now replied ; the Visitors had much
appreciated the kindness they had received from the brethren , and almost felt they belonged to the Lodge , so great was the cordiality extended to them . Miss Ada Paterson here sang "Robin Adair . " After this followed the toasts of the P . M . ' s and Offioers . After another capital song by Miss Law , the Tyler ' s toast completed a most enjoyable evening .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 14 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Brown , presiding . There were also present Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . Blenkin P . M ., Geo . Simpson P . M ., W . B . Dyson S . W ., S . J . Daltou J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer , Jas . Kay Secretary , W . Lackeoby S . D ., W . Storry I . G ., P . Pearson ,
J . H . Shouksmith , T . W . Halliweil , W . H . A . Coates , W . Routiedge , J . T . Spetch , J . H . Hewdry , A . Archer , W . Wrcglesworoh , G . G . Pook , 11 . Ware , II . M . Hayden , W . T . Nance , W . Read , W . Sharp , and E . Thackray . Visitors : Bros . G . Bond , Old Concord Lodge , and Alfred Tyler , Jordan Lodge . Two candidates were initiated by the
W . M ., the tools being presented by the J . W ., and the charge being given by Bro . Geo . Chapman , Past Warden , brother to one of the candidates . The matter of the Indian and Colonial Institute
proposal of the Pro Grand Master , which bad been referred to a Committee , came up for decision , and the W . M ., after saying that tho Committee was unanimous in its decision to support the proposals , moved the following resolution .
" That this Lodge , appreciating the national importance of the scheme of the Most Wor . Pro . Grand Master for the formation of the Indian and Colonial Institute , approves the opening of a subscription list under the auspices of the Eboracum Lodge , by means of which members may forward individual contributions , "
This . vas seconded by Brother Blenkin , and supported by Bros . Simpson and Whytehead , aud was carried unanimousl y , and a list was forthwith opened , and a number of brethren entered their names for various sums . Bro . T . B . Whytehead then presented to the Lodge library copies of Dr . Oliver ' s " Star iu tho East , "
Chevalier Ramsay s " Travels of Cyrus , " and a long series of Grand Lodge Calendara , A . and A . Rite Regulations , Bye Laws of Lodges and Lodge Histories , & c . Bro . Halliweil gave a coloured diagram , framed , of a Mosaic Pavement found at Pompeii . Bro . Routiedge presented a splendid pair of polished rain ' s horns supporting a silver
snuff box , suitably engraved . These brethren received tho thanks of the Lodge for their gifts . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren met iu the smoke room , where thoy enjoyed for an hour or two the pleasured of Masonic converse , their comfort being materially advanced by the success of a new ventilating apparatus lately fixed iu the room , and which rendered the atmosphere more pleasant .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , Uo . 3 . —On Wednesday , the 30 th March , Bro . Jenkins occupied the chair , at the Alfred ' Roman-road , Barnsbury , when ho was supported by Bros . Bleakley , Coste , Ament , Jackson , Me 3 ser , Ferguson , Silvester , and Dimsdale ' in the various offices , besides several other brethren . Lodge , havinp
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and the gaines indulged in by the athletes of ancient Greece ; this is followed by a well written paper on "Modern Olympia , " the origin and construction of the immense building at the West End ;
the programme , including horse , poultry , dairy , dog , and implement shows , " and all and any other displays which will illustrate in an instructive way tho agricultural industry of this and other countries . " For all-round diversions there are to be national and
international exhibitions , military tournaments , horse-racing , trotting matches , foot race 3 , assanlts-at-arms , and athletics generally ; theatrical performances , concerts , bazaars , balls , picture galleries , and so on . Science will be illustrated not only in the national exhibitions , bnt by special displays demonstrating tho progress made
in inventions , engineering , electric lighting , and other branches of science . Railways , traders and farmers , sportsmen , and other classes will have their own expositions ; circuses will from time to time occupy the building , as the Great Hipprodome was lately doing ; youth and beauty will be provided with lawn tennis and racquets
archery , and other alfresco amusements ; public men will find ample facility for holding meetings and banqnets ; and the benevolently inclined will be enabled to indulge at all times in that fashionable form of philanthropy — charity fites . In natural association with some of these shows it is intended to hold regular sales of
live stock of every kind , carnages and other vehicles , agricultural implements , sanitary appliances , and so on ; thus visitors will not only be able to admire what they see , but to transact business on the spot , combiuing , uuder the best conditions , pleasure and business . The most accessible means of reaching Olympia are
described by plans and guides ; a minute description is given of the enormous building and its accessories , the stables , gardens , electric lights , machinery , and many other subjects , all of which are treated in facile and interesting manner . Lady Florence Dixie contributes an excellent paper on " Dogs and Horses , and their Treatment : "
P . T . Barnnm discourses on "Shows and Showmen ; " Herbert J . Gladstone deals briefly with " National Physical Recreation ; " and Edmund TattersalL advocates the establishment of a National Stud in England . Then there is a chapter on "Exhibitions" generally , by Godfrey Turner ; John Thornton gives us the valuo of his
admitted authority on "Cattle Shows ; " and Benjamin Ward Richardson throws in an admirable treatise OQ " Cycling and Health . " The work is printed in the old style of the typographical art , is profusely illustrated , and in addition to the contents we have enumerated there is an " Ode to Olympia , " written by W . Alex .
Barrett , Mus . Bac . Oxon , F . R . S . L ., and set to music composed by Alfred J . Caldicott , Mus . Bac . Cantab . The names of the contributors arc in themselves sufficient to indicate that the best known authorities have been called to the aid of the compiler ; and the
work is altogether one that will not only be essential to the visitor to Olympia , but serves as a means of pleasant reading long after the temporary enjoyment of an hour or two in the "big house" may have subsided .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 . A REGULAR Convocation was held at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , on Monday , the 2 Sth March , when there were present Comps . L . Lazinis M . E . Z ., J . W . Dewsnap II ., L . M . Myers J ., M . J . Emanuel S . E ., A . Jacob S . N ., J . Lazarus Tro . isnrer , E . Liebmann P . S ., H . Davis 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; P . Z . ' s M . J . Emanuel , S . M . Lazarus , Littaur , H . P . Isaac ; 1 . Botibol , L . Isaac , J . Lyon , J . Myers
A . Botibol , J . Klein , J . VVynmann , H , Van Stavern , S . Jewell , J . Davis , E . Weigel , J . B . Musqnita , Jneoof Ali Khan , Lewis Davis , W . Lyon , II . Saqni ; Visitors—Grove P . Z . 55 , Frevven P . Z . 1319 . The Chapter was opened iu due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . Bro . Saqui , Joppa Lodge ,
and Bro . Yusoof Ali Khan , 1422 , were exalted . The ceremony was perfectly and impressively peiformed , and the M . E . Z . received the hearty good wishes and congratulations of the Visitors . After Chapter was closed , the brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where the M . E . Z . proposed the health of the Queen , wishing her ,
during the fiftieth year of her reign , health and happiness . The toast was received most heartily . Comp . Littaui ' , in graceful terms , proposed the health of the M . E . Z ., which elicited a cordial reply from Comp . L . Lazarus . To the compliment paid the Visitors Comp . Grove replied , and expressed the satisfaction and pleasure he bad
experienced in seeing the working done in such excellent style . The M . E . Z . possessed all the qualifications a Chapter could desire . The M . E . Z . proposed the health of the Exaltees , aud Comp . Saqui thanked the M . E . Z . and Companions for receiving him into the Chapter ; he also thanked the M . E . Z . for having proposed , and Comp . J . S . Lyons
for having seconded him . Comp . Yusoof Ali Khan also replied ; in the course of his remaiks he expressed himself gratified in being able to state that he had been privileged to visit this grand old country He was not aware that any member of his immediate family circle had ever visited England , but ho had obtained some slight knowledge
of the language , and was anxious to SCG fcho country . On his arrival here he was introduced to a feu- brethren , who extended to him the right hand of fellowship . Siuco then he had been raised in the Joppa Lodge , and he considered it n great privilege to be allowed to join the Joppa Chapter . Hn had been much impressed with the
beauty and solemnity of th ^ ! mgs . He tendered his heartfelt thanks to the M . E . Z ., and ; . r . . \ . iad . listed . For his own part be felt that the kindness he had received at all hands would ever remain as a happy remombrauce of his visit to this great country . The toasts were interspersed with a choice selection of songs , by Comps . Grove ( Father Molloy ) , Saqui , and others .
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£ 20 . —Ton . iccornsrs COMMKSCING . —An illustrated givda , resrcl . ( 130 pa ) . "Hov » - to Open liospoetahly from eio to £ > 0 h > . " 3 Stamps . IL MYERS fc ( Jo ., CMar and Tobacco Merchants , 107 to lit Eastern Road , London . ' . Vhnlcaalo only . Telephone No . 75-11 , General Shopfitfcers . Estimates free
Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 584 . THE ordinary mooting of this Lodge took place at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , 10 th March , under the presidency of Bro . Oliver Bryant W . M ., Tongue S . W ., Apsey J . W ., Dr . Jackson P . M . as S . D ., J . Nowakowski J . D ., Banks Tyler j P . M . ' s Dr . Jagielski , Ruutz , Smith , Dr . Jackson , F . Rath , J . 0 . Bieling I . P . M ., Nowakowski Treasurer , Lancaster Secretary .
After communications had been considered , tho members of the Audit Committee were selected , viz ., Bros . Lincoln , Cooper and Dane . Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Bro . Bernard Abrahams , who was in attendance , was entrusted . After he had retired , Lodge was advanced to the third degree and the candidate
was readmitted and raised to the degree of M . M . by the W . M . After this followed the election of W . M . for the ensuing year . The selection of the brethren unanimously fell upon Bro . Tongue S . W . Alt other business being ended , Lodge closed in the usual manner , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room . After graoe had
been sung and the cloth removed , the Worshipful Master proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , reminding the brethren that ifc was the anniversary of the wedding day of the Most Worshipful Grand Master . Miss Ada Patterson sang " 0 Luce . " I . P . M . Bieling then proposed the health of the retiring W . M . In doing so , and for
the last time , Bro . Bieling said that he felt he was expressing the feelings of all present when he thanked Bro . Bryant for having tried to make them happy and comfortable , and for the excellent music and singiug be had provided for their enjoyment . Bro . W . G . Forrington here sang " An Old Garden , " by Hope Templeton . The
Worshipful Master , m reply , thanked the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had responded to the toaat of his health . He then proposed the health of the W . M . elect , alluding to the manner in which Bro . Tongue had always stuck to his work ; he felt sure that the brother chosen would always be found a firm friend and
good Master . Miss Lena Law now favoured the company with " A Summer Night , " by Goring Thomas , and then Bro . Tongue thanked the brethren most heartily for having elected him to tho chair of K . S . Bro . Sidney Towers sang , " I seek for thee in every flower , " Ganz . The Worshipful Master then proposed the Visitors , viz .
Bros . Saegert P . M . Wellington , Hobbs and Ardine Great Northern Lodge , N . Hempstead St . James ' s Union , H . E . Tower St . James's Lodge , Harry Hutchinson 661 , Pangbourne 1288 . Previous to the responses , Mis 3 Paterson and Miss Law gave the popular " I know a Bank . " Bro . Hempstead now replied ; the Visitors had much
appreciated the kindness they had received from the brethren , and almost felt they belonged to the Lodge , so great was the cordiality extended to them . Miss Ada Paterson here sang "Robin Adair . " After this followed the toasts of the P . M . ' s and Offioers . After another capital song by Miss Law , the Tyler ' s toast completed a most enjoyable evening .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
AN emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 14 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Brown , presiding . There were also present Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . Blenkin P . M ., Geo . Simpson P . M ., W . B . Dyson S . W ., S . J . Daltou J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer , Jas . Kay Secretary , W . Lackeoby S . D ., W . Storry I . G ., P . Pearson ,
J . H . Shouksmith , T . W . Halliweil , W . H . A . Coates , W . Routiedge , J . T . Spetch , J . H . Hewdry , A . Archer , W . Wrcglesworoh , G . G . Pook , 11 . Ware , II . M . Hayden , W . T . Nance , W . Read , W . Sharp , and E . Thackray . Visitors : Bros . G . Bond , Old Concord Lodge , and Alfred Tyler , Jordan Lodge . Two candidates were initiated by the
W . M ., the tools being presented by the J . W ., and the charge being given by Bro . Geo . Chapman , Past Warden , brother to one of the candidates . The matter of the Indian and Colonial Institute
proposal of the Pro Grand Master , which bad been referred to a Committee , came up for decision , and the W . M ., after saying that tho Committee was unanimous in its decision to support the proposals , moved the following resolution .
" That this Lodge , appreciating the national importance of the scheme of the Most Wor . Pro . Grand Master for the formation of the Indian and Colonial Institute , approves the opening of a subscription list under the auspices of the Eboracum Lodge , by means of which members may forward individual contributions , "
This . vas seconded by Brother Blenkin , and supported by Bros . Simpson and Whytehead , aud was carried unanimousl y , and a list was forthwith opened , and a number of brethren entered their names for various sums . Bro . T . B . Whytehead then presented to the Lodge library copies of Dr . Oliver ' s " Star iu tho East , "
Chevalier Ramsay s " Travels of Cyrus , " and a long series of Grand Lodge Calendara , A . and A . Rite Regulations , Bye Laws of Lodges and Lodge Histories , & c . Bro . Halliweil gave a coloured diagram , framed , of a Mosaic Pavement found at Pompeii . Bro . Routiedge presented a splendid pair of polished rain ' s horns supporting a silver
snuff box , suitably engraved . These brethren received tho thanks of the Lodge for their gifts . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren met iu the smoke room , where thoy enjoyed for an hour or two the pleasured of Masonic converse , their comfort being materially advanced by the success of a new ventilating apparatus lately fixed iu the room , and which rendered the atmosphere more pleasant .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , Uo . 3 . —On Wednesday , the 30 th March , Bro . Jenkins occupied the chair , at the Alfred ' Roman-road , Barnsbury , when ho was supported by Bros . Bleakley , Coste , Ament , Jackson , Me 3 ser , Ferguson , Silvester , and Dimsdale ' in the various offices , besides several other brethren . Lodge , havinp