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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected in town on Monday from the Isle of Wight , and to leave the same evening for Homburg . The Princess Louise has promised to send a number of her paintings , both in oil and water colour , to the Boston Exhibition .
The annual installation meeting * of the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Thursday evening . A report of the proceedings will appear in due course . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey , M . P ., presided at the distribution of prizes at Greenwich Royal Hospital School . The Right Hon . W . E . Forster , M . P ., also
addressed some encouraging remarks to the boys . Prince Albert Victor of Wales took part in a lawn tennis tournament on Monday at Holkham-park , Norfolk , the seat of the Earl of Leicester , in aid of the fund for restoring the church of Wells , which was fired by lightning during the great storm of 1879 . The catalogue that the British Museum
authorities are preparing of English books—including * books in English published abroad—printed before 1641 , is making rapid progress . Two stout volumes are in type , and another will complete the work . Major-General H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., K . T ., K . P ., G . C . S . I ., G . C . M . G ., C . B ., Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifle Brigade ( the Prince
Consort ' s Own ) , has been appointed honorary Colonel of the Scots Guards , in succession to General Sir VV . Knollys , K . C . B ., deceased . —Broad Arrow . We understand that Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M . of England , Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , will shortly pay another visit to Canada , and in consequence of his absence , the Provincial Grand
Lodge meeting of West Lancashire , usually held in October , will not take place until November . Bro . Lieut .-Col . James Peters , Grand Swd . Br ., has , we regret to say , met with an accident to one of his feet , which prevents him walking , _ and he was on this account unable to attend the special Grand Lodge on Wednesday to perform his duties . His place was taken by
Bro . John Messent , Past Grand Sword Bearer . The Prince of Wales presided on Monday at the annual meeting of the members of the Royal Yacht Squadron , at the Castle , Coives . His Royal Hig * hness , as commodore , also presided at the annual dinner which was held in the evening , when there were present Bros , the Marquis of Londonderry , Lord buffield . Lord Charles Beresford , and others ..
We are indebted to the Freemason s Repository for a list of titles of lodges in Alabama . Our contemporary remarks that these names may certainly take claim for originality . We think so too . They are as follows : Blue Eye , Erophotic , Lozahatchee , Loachapoka , Manafalia , Nixburg , Notasulga , Ohatchee , Pea River , Pfister , Rizing Virtue , Sipsey , Splacagua , and Tuckabatchee .
Bank Holiday this year has fallen on the birthday anniversary of more than one distinguished individual . H . R . H . the Dukeof Edinburgh was born on August Gth , 1 S 44 , thus completing his 49 th year ; the Marquis of Lome in 1845 , and now 38 years of age ; the Sultan of Turkey , Abdul Hamid II ., in 1842 , thus being 41 years ; and Alfred Tennyson , the Poet Laureate , who was born in 1 S 09 , and has accordingly just completed his 74 th year .
Out of the 886 publications and books on art which appeared in Europe during last year no less than 311 were in English , while 269 were in German , 237 in French , the remaining 49 publications representing the efforts of thc Italians , Swedes , Danes , and Spaniards . "Whatever may be the condition of art in this country , the remarkable fact remains that every year there are more
books and publications relating to art issued in the English language than in any other . Our Waterloo veterans are fast passing * away from our midst , and ere long , we have no doubt , the announcement of the death of "the last" of those heroes will be making the round of the press . William Russell has just died at Glasgow , at the age of 90 , thus leaving that
district clear of Waterloo pensioners . Born in Paisley in ' 793 , he enlisted in the 71 st Regiment in 1 S 10 , and shortly after sailed for Spain , where he shared in all the battles with this regiment , and at Waterloo he was severely wounded in the left shoulder . Towards evening of that memorable iSth June , when Napoleon ' s army was in full retreat , pursued by the British , the French artillery kept
up a running fire , and a shot from a four-pounder went through Russell ' s shoulder , rendering him unfit for further service . He enjoyed his pension since 1 S 1 C . On Saturday afternoon thc remains of Mrs . J . T . Dunsford , the wife of Bro . Dunsford , the proprietor of the Bridgwater Mercury , who died at the Bridgwater Infirmary on the previous Wednesday from the effects of
injuries sustained while attempting to escapefrom the burning premises of that paper a few days before , took place amid every mark of public respect and sympathy at Wembdon Cemetery , Bridgwater . The coffin was covered with floral wreaths of the most beautiful description , sent hy many sympathisers . In the mourning * coach were Bro . Dunsford and his two brothers and brother - in - law , a
Second carriage containing Bro . Dunsford ' s little girl—the one which was with so much difficulty rescued from the fire — -and a few personal friends . Members of the literary and commercial staff from Bridgwater and Taunton followed , together with some of Bro . Dunsford's Masonic friends and * few tradesmen of the town . The bearers were members
of the Bridgwater Police Force . On the route to the cemetery the streets were crowded , and the blinds of every house on the way were drawn as a mark of respect . The funeral Se * h ' u e was ' P rcss ' vc'y . performed by the Rev . G . Trevor , Who has throughout this dreadful sorrow shown the utmost Kindness to Bro . Dunsford . The vicar of Bridgwater was a'so present .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . Alderman and Sheriff de Keyser , acting under the advice of his physician , has left London for Kissingen , and will be absent about a month . The Lord Chief Justice has received a letter from the Governor of Massachusetts to attend the opening of the National Exposition which is to be held in Boston in the month of September .
Bro . Sheriff Savory presided at thc annual fete of the Foresters and Shepherds of Sunninghill . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff De Keyser was also present and took part in the proceedings . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , to testify his appreciation of the educational work done by the evening *
classes of the East London Union for Advanced Education , has graciously consented to become its president . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey , M . P ., on Monday entertained at Normanhurst , his seat near Hastings , the members of the London Club and Institute Union . Amongst those present were M . Waddington , thc new French Ambassador .
In order to prevent as much as possible the growing practice in the United States of juvenile smoking , the Executive of New Jersey has just put in force a law recently voted by the Legislature , making it a punishable offence to sell cigarettes or tobacco in any form to boys under 16 years of age .
The Mansion House will bc enlivened by a wedding during the present Mayoralty ; the third daughter of the Lord Mayor , Miss Ada Louisa Kni g ht , being engaged to Mr . A . J . Aitkens , a colonial broker in the City . The marriage , I am told , like that of Lady Mayoress VVhite , will be solemnised in St . Paul's Cathedral , quite at the end of next month ( September ) . —The Citiseu .
The screw steam-yacht Bulldog , owned by Bro . Lord Suffield , Prov . G . M . Norfolk , when out cruising on Monday afternoon , came into collision with the steamyacht Mirage , owned by Lord Ormonde , and lost her foremast , mainmast , and funnel , with damage to deck-houses , machinery , & c . The crew and passengers were uninjured . The vessel ivas towed into Cowes by the Royal vacht steam
launches . The other vessel received damage to figurehead , & c . It is stated that there is to be a large official representation of France and Germany , as well as of Great Britain , at the approaching opening ceremonial of
the Northern Pacific Railway . The representation of the British Government will include Mr . John Holms , M . P ., Major-General Hutchinson , Professor Bryce , M . P ., Sir W . B . Gurdon , Mr . Albert Grey , M . P ., Mr . A . Pell , M . P ., and other members of Parliament , as well as probably a representative of the Associated Chambers of Commerce .
Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn ' s huntsman , T . Payne , who has hunted Sir Watkin ' s hounds for nearly twenty years , has been compelled to resign owing to increasing years , and has been presented with nearly £ 1400 and a silver horn . Sir Watkin and many members of his and other hunts , all subscribers to the testimonial attended , and the presentation was made . by Lord Comber
mere . In acknowledging the handsome testimonial , Mr . Payne said that in forty years' hunting he had assisted in killing over 5000 foxes . We understand a petition has been presented to the M . W . Grand Master for a warrant for a lodge in London for teetotallers , to be called the King Solomon
Lodge , of which Bro . Dr . B . W . Richardson is the Worshipful Master designate . Among the other petitioners for the warrant are Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , Bro . Dr . Norman Kerr , and Bro . Braithwaite . There are already in existence similar lodges , whose success is said to be secured , and there will probably be found no reason why London should not have a temperance lodge and that lodge be a
success . Lady Brassey laid the foundation-stone of St . Peter ' s Church , Bohemia , Hastings , on Saturday afternoon . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey and her ladyship , with a number of the residents of St . Paul's , walked in procession , singing , to the site of the new edifice . Here , following the fitting of
the stone into its bed by Lady Brassey , addresses were delivered , in the course of which grateful thanks were tendered to the anonymous donor of , f 10 , 000 towards the building . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey , spoke of thc extraordinary rapidity of the growth of Hastings , pointing out that thc spiritual needs of the town and its suburbs were met almost as soon as they were felt .
A question of some interest to old volunteers has been settled by an enquiry made in the House of Commons as to whether members of the Volunteer Force called reserve men , who had retired from their corps as non-commissioned officers , were allowed to retain their rank ; whether such reserve men were allowed to wear their stars for long service ; and whether , in the event of those reserve men shooting a match or competition at
targets only , they would be required to pay gun tax ; to which Sir A . Hayter replied that thc reserve men in the Volunteers were only allowed to wear the uniform of privates , but with the distinguishing stars . With regard to the question of their exemption from the gun tax , the reserve men of the Volunteers being Volunteers came under the decision of June , 1 S 71 , and were therefore , in shooting matches and competitions , not obliged to hold gun licenses .
Among the members of the Hebrew faith are many earnest and many distinguished brethren , and we are therefore glad to call our readers' attention to the reference made by the Vice-President of the Council on Education to the Jews' Free School , in his recent speech in the House of Commons , which must have given pleasure to the managers of that institution and to all friends of Jewish education .
The feeling of satisfaction aroused by those observations must have been all the keener because the praise was thoroughly deserved . Care for the physical needs ofthe children , as well as for their educational requirements , has become a traditional element in the management of the Free School , and one with which the name of the Baroness de
"Rothschild is especially identified . It is only just , however , to add what Mr . M undella could hardly be expected to know , that the Jewish solicitude for the well-being of the pupils which he so highly commended is enjoyed by the children ol all Jewish schools , as in connection with every school of any importance provision exists for feeding or clothing the necessitous pupils , and sometimes for doing both .
Masonic And General Tidings
Mr . John Everett Millais , R . A ., has nearly completed his portrait of Bro . Henry Irving , and , when it is finished , will present it to the Garrick Club . Bro . the Bishop of Peterborough is reported to be slowly gaining strength , though his condition is still sufficiently critical ay to cause much anxiety .
Unfortunate Jigypt is now threatened with another calamity , namely , an inundation of thc Nile . The river is 10 pics higher at Cairo than at the same time last year . About 300 fishermen from Hastings visited the Fisheries Exhibition on Wednesday , the excursion beinsr the result of a public subscription . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey and Lady Brassey gave the party a dinner in thc grounds .
The first pocket of this season ' s hops arrived in the Borough on Satuiday morning . They were grown by Mr . G . H . Seal , of Horsmonden , on his plantation of Seal ' s early goldings , a particularly forward and fine-flavoured hop . I he price realised was X * 2 o per cwt .
It ought to be generally known that Rose ' s Lime Judce Cordial supplies a delicious cooling drink in water effervescing in all mineral waters—wholesome and refreshing in summer . Purchasers should order Rose ' s Cordial Wholesale Stores , 13 , Curtain Road , London , and Leith . N . B . —lAdvt . l The first classical programme of the present season of Promenade Concerts ' at Covent Garden Theatre
was given on Wednesday evening last . The excellent orchestra under Bro . A . Gwyllym Crowe was repeatedly applauded . The performances continue to be well supported by the public , and the building on Wednesday evening was thronged with an appreciative audience .
The carman who knocked down Bro . Dr . Bringloe in Ludgate-circus on the 23 rd ult ., and so seriously injured him as to necessitate his detention at St . Bartholomew's Hospital , has been charged at the Guildhall Police Court with driving his horse and van to thc common danger of the passengers , and admitted to bail , the case being adjourned for a month .
We are sorry to have to inform our readers that Bro . Sir Erasmus VVilson , P . G . D ., is suffering from cataract- The services our distinguished brother has rendered to the Order , besides that to the nation in bringing over Cleopatra's needle , will ever entitle his name to a foremost place in the annals of the Craft , and it is with thc very deepest regret that we have to record that such an affliction has befallen him .
Grouse is reported to be very scarce in North Lincolnshire , especially on the Wolds and in the neighbourhood of Barton and Ulceby , where the violent hailstorms of several weeks ago killed large numbers of birds , the loss including some scores of partridges and pheasants . On some preserves , however , fair average sport may be reckoned on . Ihe reports concerning ground game are variable , but the majority state that hares and rabbits are not numerous .
Since the ist of January last , when the system of special forms for postage stamps practically enabling depositors to deposit fractional amounts in the Post-office Savings Banks was first put in partial operation in France , 20 , 000 forms filled up with half-penny and other stamps to the amount of one franc and upwards have been paid in , the institution , copied from Mr . Fawcett ' s idea , thus
proving a practical success . Bro . Admiral Lord Alcester , accompanied by Bro . Lord Brooke , on the 3 rd inst ., visited Alcester , from wlucci place the Admiral takes his title . The Marquis of Hertford , the Earl of Yarmouth , and Lord Ernest Seymour met them at the station . Lord Alcester briefly acknowledged an address of welcome from the inhabitants . The
principal streets were decorated with triumphal arches and Hags . His lordship received a very cordial reception , and was afterwards entertained at dinner by the brethren of the neighbourhood , Bro . Lord Yarmouth presiding . Speaking of promotion from the ranks , the Army aud Navy Gazette says that at no previous period of our military history have so many officers from the ranks
held commissions in the army as at the present day . In the cavalry alone there are 11 captains and 31 subalterns who have commenced at the bottom of the ladder ; while in the infantry of the line two lieutenant-colonels , two majors , 11 captains , and 28 subalterns have gained their first military experiences in the ranks . Seven subalterns ( one cavalry and six infantry ) have been promoted for services in the field .
On Wednesday afternoon a large body of the membersof the Metropolitan Asylums Board proceeded down the river to witness the launching of a new ambulance steamer , for the conveyance of smallpox patients down the river to thc hospital ships lying off Purfleet , and also to thc new convalescent hospital about to be erected at Darenth . The steamer has been specially built for the purpose for which it is intendedand will
, cost in all £ 4500 . lt will convey iS patients , and in the same ambulances as they are brought to the wharf in . The launch was a most successful one , and was followed by a luncheon . Bro . G . Hunter Thomas , Sheriff ot" Caithness , Orkney , and Shetland , and Vice-Admiral of Shetland , as acting Grand Master Mason , opened a Grand Lodtre at
Lerwick on the 3 rd inst ., and afterwards proceeded to lay the foundation-stone of the new harbour works at Lerwick , Shetland Islands , with full Masonic honours . The works include a deep-water pier , capable of accommodating large steamers , and an esplanade stretching along the sea-side of the town as far as Fort Charlotte . The weather was fine , and the ceremony most imposing . Deputations were present from southern lodges .
I he chief event from a fashionable point of view at the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes took place on 1 uesday—the race for the Queen ' s Cup . On the run back from the Nab the Aline , belonging to the Prince of Wales , and having his Royal Highness and Bro . Lord
Charles Beresford and a large party on board , carried away her forctopmast owing to thc strong breeze , and so lost whatever chance of victory she may have had . The winner was the Sleuthhound , belonging to the Marquis of Ailsa . The Prince of . Wales and Bro . Lord Londonderry have kindly-ottered -prizes of £ 150 to be raced for by thc 13 craft debarred from competing for the King of thc Netherland ' s Cup .
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Masonic And General Tidings
MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected in town on Monday from the Isle of Wight , and to leave the same evening for Homburg . The Princess Louise has promised to send a number of her paintings , both in oil and water colour , to the Boston Exhibition .
The annual installation meeting * of the members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Thursday evening . A report of the proceedings will appear in due course . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey , M . P ., presided at the distribution of prizes at Greenwich Royal Hospital School . The Right Hon . W . E . Forster , M . P ., also
addressed some encouraging remarks to the boys . Prince Albert Victor of Wales took part in a lawn tennis tournament on Monday at Holkham-park , Norfolk , the seat of the Earl of Leicester , in aid of the fund for restoring the church of Wells , which was fired by lightning during the great storm of 1879 . The catalogue that the British Museum
authorities are preparing of English books—including * books in English published abroad—printed before 1641 , is making rapid progress . Two stout volumes are in type , and another will complete the work . Major-General H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., K . T ., K . P ., G . C . S . I ., G . C . M . G ., C . B ., Colonel-in-Chief of the Rifle Brigade ( the Prince
Consort ' s Own ) , has been appointed honorary Colonel of the Scots Guards , in succession to General Sir VV . Knollys , K . C . B ., deceased . —Broad Arrow . We understand that Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M . of England , Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire , will shortly pay another visit to Canada , and in consequence of his absence , the Provincial Grand
Lodge meeting of West Lancashire , usually held in October , will not take place until November . Bro . Lieut .-Col . James Peters , Grand Swd . Br ., has , we regret to say , met with an accident to one of his feet , which prevents him walking , _ and he was on this account unable to attend the special Grand Lodge on Wednesday to perform his duties . His place was taken by
Bro . John Messent , Past Grand Sword Bearer . The Prince of Wales presided on Monday at the annual meeting of the members of the Royal Yacht Squadron , at the Castle , Coives . His Royal Hig * hness , as commodore , also presided at the annual dinner which was held in the evening , when there were present Bros , the Marquis of Londonderry , Lord buffield . Lord Charles Beresford , and others ..
We are indebted to the Freemason s Repository for a list of titles of lodges in Alabama . Our contemporary remarks that these names may certainly take claim for originality . We think so too . They are as follows : Blue Eye , Erophotic , Lozahatchee , Loachapoka , Manafalia , Nixburg , Notasulga , Ohatchee , Pea River , Pfister , Rizing Virtue , Sipsey , Splacagua , and Tuckabatchee .
Bank Holiday this year has fallen on the birthday anniversary of more than one distinguished individual . H . R . H . the Dukeof Edinburgh was born on August Gth , 1 S 44 , thus completing his 49 th year ; the Marquis of Lome in 1845 , and now 38 years of age ; the Sultan of Turkey , Abdul Hamid II ., in 1842 , thus being 41 years ; and Alfred Tennyson , the Poet Laureate , who was born in 1 S 09 , and has accordingly just completed his 74 th year .
Out of the 886 publications and books on art which appeared in Europe during last year no less than 311 were in English , while 269 were in German , 237 in French , the remaining 49 publications representing the efforts of thc Italians , Swedes , Danes , and Spaniards . "Whatever may be the condition of art in this country , the remarkable fact remains that every year there are more
books and publications relating to art issued in the English language than in any other . Our Waterloo veterans are fast passing * away from our midst , and ere long , we have no doubt , the announcement of the death of "the last" of those heroes will be making the round of the press . William Russell has just died at Glasgow , at the age of 90 , thus leaving that
district clear of Waterloo pensioners . Born in Paisley in ' 793 , he enlisted in the 71 st Regiment in 1 S 10 , and shortly after sailed for Spain , where he shared in all the battles with this regiment , and at Waterloo he was severely wounded in the left shoulder . Towards evening of that memorable iSth June , when Napoleon ' s army was in full retreat , pursued by the British , the French artillery kept
up a running fire , and a shot from a four-pounder went through Russell ' s shoulder , rendering him unfit for further service . He enjoyed his pension since 1 S 1 C . On Saturday afternoon thc remains of Mrs . J . T . Dunsford , the wife of Bro . Dunsford , the proprietor of the Bridgwater Mercury , who died at the Bridgwater Infirmary on the previous Wednesday from the effects of
injuries sustained while attempting to escapefrom the burning premises of that paper a few days before , took place amid every mark of public respect and sympathy at Wembdon Cemetery , Bridgwater . The coffin was covered with floral wreaths of the most beautiful description , sent hy many sympathisers . In the mourning * coach were Bro . Dunsford and his two brothers and brother - in - law , a
Second carriage containing Bro . Dunsford ' s little girl—the one which was with so much difficulty rescued from the fire — -and a few personal friends . Members of the literary and commercial staff from Bridgwater and Taunton followed , together with some of Bro . Dunsford's Masonic friends and * few tradesmen of the town . The bearers were members
of the Bridgwater Police Force . On the route to the cemetery the streets were crowded , and the blinds of every house on the way were drawn as a mark of respect . The funeral Se * h ' u e was ' P rcss ' vc'y . performed by the Rev . G . Trevor , Who has throughout this dreadful sorrow shown the utmost Kindness to Bro . Dunsford . The vicar of Bridgwater was a'so present .
Masonic And General Tidings
Bro . Alderman and Sheriff de Keyser , acting under the advice of his physician , has left London for Kissingen , and will be absent about a month . The Lord Chief Justice has received a letter from the Governor of Massachusetts to attend the opening of the National Exposition which is to be held in Boston in the month of September .
Bro . Sheriff Savory presided at thc annual fete of the Foresters and Shepherds of Sunninghill . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff De Keyser was also present and took part in the proceedings . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , to testify his appreciation of the educational work done by the evening *
classes of the East London Union for Advanced Education , has graciously consented to become its president . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey , M . P ., on Monday entertained at Normanhurst , his seat near Hastings , the members of the London Club and Institute Union . Amongst those present were M . Waddington , thc new French Ambassador .
In order to prevent as much as possible the growing practice in the United States of juvenile smoking , the Executive of New Jersey has just put in force a law recently voted by the Legislature , making it a punishable offence to sell cigarettes or tobacco in any form to boys under 16 years of age .
The Mansion House will bc enlivened by a wedding during the present Mayoralty ; the third daughter of the Lord Mayor , Miss Ada Louisa Kni g ht , being engaged to Mr . A . J . Aitkens , a colonial broker in the City . The marriage , I am told , like that of Lady Mayoress VVhite , will be solemnised in St . Paul's Cathedral , quite at the end of next month ( September ) . —The Citiseu .
The screw steam-yacht Bulldog , owned by Bro . Lord Suffield , Prov . G . M . Norfolk , when out cruising on Monday afternoon , came into collision with the steamyacht Mirage , owned by Lord Ormonde , and lost her foremast , mainmast , and funnel , with damage to deck-houses , machinery , & c . The crew and passengers were uninjured . The vessel ivas towed into Cowes by the Royal vacht steam
launches . The other vessel received damage to figurehead , & c . It is stated that there is to be a large official representation of France and Germany , as well as of Great Britain , at the approaching opening ceremonial of
the Northern Pacific Railway . The representation of the British Government will include Mr . John Holms , M . P ., Major-General Hutchinson , Professor Bryce , M . P ., Sir W . B . Gurdon , Mr . Albert Grey , M . P ., Mr . A . Pell , M . P ., and other members of Parliament , as well as probably a representative of the Associated Chambers of Commerce .
Bro . Sir Watkin Williams Wynn ' s huntsman , T . Payne , who has hunted Sir Watkin ' s hounds for nearly twenty years , has been compelled to resign owing to increasing years , and has been presented with nearly £ 1400 and a silver horn . Sir Watkin and many members of his and other hunts , all subscribers to the testimonial attended , and the presentation was made . by Lord Comber
mere . In acknowledging the handsome testimonial , Mr . Payne said that in forty years' hunting he had assisted in killing over 5000 foxes . We understand a petition has been presented to the M . W . Grand Master for a warrant for a lodge in London for teetotallers , to be called the King Solomon
Lodge , of which Bro . Dr . B . W . Richardson is the Worshipful Master designate . Among the other petitioners for the warrant are Bro . Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen , Bro . Dr . Norman Kerr , and Bro . Braithwaite . There are already in existence similar lodges , whose success is said to be secured , and there will probably be found no reason why London should not have a temperance lodge and that lodge be a
success . Lady Brassey laid the foundation-stone of St . Peter ' s Church , Bohemia , Hastings , on Saturday afternoon . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey and her ladyship , with a number of the residents of St . Paul's , walked in procession , singing , to the site of the new edifice . Here , following the fitting of
the stone into its bed by Lady Brassey , addresses were delivered , in the course of which grateful thanks were tendered to the anonymous donor of , f 10 , 000 towards the building . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey , spoke of thc extraordinary rapidity of the growth of Hastings , pointing out that thc spiritual needs of the town and its suburbs were met almost as soon as they were felt .
A question of some interest to old volunteers has been settled by an enquiry made in the House of Commons as to whether members of the Volunteer Force called reserve men , who had retired from their corps as non-commissioned officers , were allowed to retain their rank ; whether such reserve men were allowed to wear their stars for long service ; and whether , in the event of those reserve men shooting a match or competition at
targets only , they would be required to pay gun tax ; to which Sir A . Hayter replied that thc reserve men in the Volunteers were only allowed to wear the uniform of privates , but with the distinguishing stars . With regard to the question of their exemption from the gun tax , the reserve men of the Volunteers being Volunteers came under the decision of June , 1 S 71 , and were therefore , in shooting matches and competitions , not obliged to hold gun licenses .
Among the members of the Hebrew faith are many earnest and many distinguished brethren , and we are therefore glad to call our readers' attention to the reference made by the Vice-President of the Council on Education to the Jews' Free School , in his recent speech in the House of Commons , which must have given pleasure to the managers of that institution and to all friends of Jewish education .
The feeling of satisfaction aroused by those observations must have been all the keener because the praise was thoroughly deserved . Care for the physical needs ofthe children , as well as for their educational requirements , has become a traditional element in the management of the Free School , and one with which the name of the Baroness de
"Rothschild is especially identified . It is only just , however , to add what Mr . M undella could hardly be expected to know , that the Jewish solicitude for the well-being of the pupils which he so highly commended is enjoyed by the children ol all Jewish schools , as in connection with every school of any importance provision exists for feeding or clothing the necessitous pupils , and sometimes for doing both .
Masonic And General Tidings
Mr . John Everett Millais , R . A ., has nearly completed his portrait of Bro . Henry Irving , and , when it is finished , will present it to the Garrick Club . Bro . the Bishop of Peterborough is reported to be slowly gaining strength , though his condition is still sufficiently critical ay to cause much anxiety .
Unfortunate Jigypt is now threatened with another calamity , namely , an inundation of thc Nile . The river is 10 pics higher at Cairo than at the same time last year . About 300 fishermen from Hastings visited the Fisheries Exhibition on Wednesday , the excursion beinsr the result of a public subscription . Bro . Sir Thomas Brassey and Lady Brassey gave the party a dinner in thc grounds .
The first pocket of this season ' s hops arrived in the Borough on Satuiday morning . They were grown by Mr . G . H . Seal , of Horsmonden , on his plantation of Seal ' s early goldings , a particularly forward and fine-flavoured hop . I he price realised was X * 2 o per cwt .
It ought to be generally known that Rose ' s Lime Judce Cordial supplies a delicious cooling drink in water effervescing in all mineral waters—wholesome and refreshing in summer . Purchasers should order Rose ' s Cordial Wholesale Stores , 13 , Curtain Road , London , and Leith . N . B . —lAdvt . l The first classical programme of the present season of Promenade Concerts ' at Covent Garden Theatre
was given on Wednesday evening last . The excellent orchestra under Bro . A . Gwyllym Crowe was repeatedly applauded . The performances continue to be well supported by the public , and the building on Wednesday evening was thronged with an appreciative audience .
The carman who knocked down Bro . Dr . Bringloe in Ludgate-circus on the 23 rd ult ., and so seriously injured him as to necessitate his detention at St . Bartholomew's Hospital , has been charged at the Guildhall Police Court with driving his horse and van to thc common danger of the passengers , and admitted to bail , the case being adjourned for a month .
We are sorry to have to inform our readers that Bro . Sir Erasmus VVilson , P . G . D ., is suffering from cataract- The services our distinguished brother has rendered to the Order , besides that to the nation in bringing over Cleopatra's needle , will ever entitle his name to a foremost place in the annals of the Craft , and it is with thc very deepest regret that we have to record that such an affliction has befallen him .
Grouse is reported to be very scarce in North Lincolnshire , especially on the Wolds and in the neighbourhood of Barton and Ulceby , where the violent hailstorms of several weeks ago killed large numbers of birds , the loss including some scores of partridges and pheasants . On some preserves , however , fair average sport may be reckoned on . Ihe reports concerning ground game are variable , but the majority state that hares and rabbits are not numerous .
Since the ist of January last , when the system of special forms for postage stamps practically enabling depositors to deposit fractional amounts in the Post-office Savings Banks was first put in partial operation in France , 20 , 000 forms filled up with half-penny and other stamps to the amount of one franc and upwards have been paid in , the institution , copied from Mr . Fawcett ' s idea , thus
proving a practical success . Bro . Admiral Lord Alcester , accompanied by Bro . Lord Brooke , on the 3 rd inst ., visited Alcester , from wlucci place the Admiral takes his title . The Marquis of Hertford , the Earl of Yarmouth , and Lord Ernest Seymour met them at the station . Lord Alcester briefly acknowledged an address of welcome from the inhabitants . The
principal streets were decorated with triumphal arches and Hags . His lordship received a very cordial reception , and was afterwards entertained at dinner by the brethren of the neighbourhood , Bro . Lord Yarmouth presiding . Speaking of promotion from the ranks , the Army aud Navy Gazette says that at no previous period of our military history have so many officers from the ranks
held commissions in the army as at the present day . In the cavalry alone there are 11 captains and 31 subalterns who have commenced at the bottom of the ladder ; while in the infantry of the line two lieutenant-colonels , two majors , 11 captains , and 28 subalterns have gained their first military experiences in the ranks . Seven subalterns ( one cavalry and six infantry ) have been promoted for services in the field .
On Wednesday afternoon a large body of the membersof the Metropolitan Asylums Board proceeded down the river to witness the launching of a new ambulance steamer , for the conveyance of smallpox patients down the river to thc hospital ships lying off Purfleet , and also to thc new convalescent hospital about to be erected at Darenth . The steamer has been specially built for the purpose for which it is intendedand will
, cost in all £ 4500 . lt will convey iS patients , and in the same ambulances as they are brought to the wharf in . The launch was a most successful one , and was followed by a luncheon . Bro . G . Hunter Thomas , Sheriff ot" Caithness , Orkney , and Shetland , and Vice-Admiral of Shetland , as acting Grand Master Mason , opened a Grand Lodtre at
Lerwick on the 3 rd inst ., and afterwards proceeded to lay the foundation-stone of the new harbour works at Lerwick , Shetland Islands , with full Masonic honours . The works include a deep-water pier , capable of accommodating large steamers , and an esplanade stretching along the sea-side of the town as far as Fort Charlotte . The weather was fine , and the ceremony most imposing . Deputations were present from southern lodges .
I he chief event from a fashionable point of view at the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes took place on 1 uesday—the race for the Queen ' s Cup . On the run back from the Nab the Aline , belonging to the Prince of Wales , and having his Royal Highness and Bro . Lord
Charles Beresford and a large party on board , carried away her forctopmast owing to thc strong breeze , and so lost whatever chance of victory she may have had . The winner was the Sleuthhound , belonging to the Marquis of Ailsa . The Prince of . Wales and Bro . Lord Londonderry have kindly-ottered -prizes of £ 150 to be raced for by thc 13 craft debarred from competing for the King of thc Netherland ' s Cup .