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Article MASONIC BALL AT BRIGHTON. ← Page 2 of 2 Article MASONIC BALL AT LEICESTER. Page 1 of 1 Article FREEMASONRY IN NATAL. Page 1 of 1 Article THE PAST GRAND MASTER OF NOVA SCOTIA. Page 1 of 1 Article THE SUPREME COUNCIL ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Page 1 of 1 Article CRIPPLEGATE PENSION SOCIETY BALL. Page 1 of 1
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Masonic Ball At Brighton.
comprised selections from the "Pirates of Penzance , " "Olivette , " and a charming new galop , entitled " Unicorn , " dedicated to Air . Paige , of North-street . The piogrammc contained some twenty dances , which wcrcgone through with a verve and spirit that was exhilarating in the extreme . At half-past twelve , by which time ten dances had been got through , supper was commenced , and thoroughly enjoyed . Bro . J . Packham occupied the chair , and performed his
duties with tact . The speeches were few , short , and pithy . The toast of "The Oueen and the Craft" was duly honoured ; then came "The Health of the Ladies , " suitably and agreeably proposed by Bro . G . Godfree , and responded to by Air . Stride , jun . Bro . Hudson proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Alaster , " who suitably responded , and in turn proposed " TheHealth of the Hon . Secretaries , Bros . Crook and Godfree '" the first-named briefly
ac-, knowledging the toast . Supper over , dancing was resumed , while file more contemplative of the brethren present lighted their cigars and passed a pleasant half-hour in the supper room hefore joining the ladies . The proceedings ended when the sun was within an hour or two of rising , and one of the most enjoyable balls of thc season brought to a close , not without regret . The following is a list of the visitors : Alessrs . Anderson ,
E . Amies , J . ' J . Bower , Balchin , jun ., Berry , Bays , H . Berkeley , R . Berkeley , Berrison , Bunting , Bates , H . Broad , J . Bradford , Brydges , W . G . Baylis , Bonvill , Byerlev , Bayley , P . Bacon , T . Bullock , Bond , G . Cook , F . Curtis , jun ., A . Crook , T . Chandler , W . Garden , F . Clements , J . Curtis , Costai , R . C . Cox , F . Cripps , Cheesman , C . Cheesman , R . Cheesman , Carter , Creswell , Dumsdav . H . A . Dale , Harry Evans , Fieldus , T . Forrester ,
FYape , Field , Fitch , H . J . Fieldus , R . Godfree , Goldsmith , G . S . Godfree , Grinyer , W . H . Gibson , J . B . Hannay , C . W . Hudson , T . Holloway , S . Harper , Hill , E . Holloway , Higham , A . J . Hawkes , C . F . Hollands , Holmyard , A . Harrower , E . T . Ivimy , J . AI . Kidd , W . H . Kirkham , Lindman , Lelu , Lait , Martin , A . Moon , C . H . AlcKellow , Myers , Alacfarlane , Aletcalf , A . Aloses , F . AIarks , Norris , Neall , T . Nell , W . Nell , C . Nye , Nicholson , R . C . NeedhamT . P . ParsonsH . H . Payne , T . Packham , Paige ,
, , Capt . Poland , Perry , Pedlar , F . J . Prime , A . Provan , Reynolds , jun ., Redgrave , Hastings Reeves , A . Reynolds , Sandeman , S . S . Stallard , J . H . Stride , Sharp , Sinden , Stovill , Sattin , Staples , J . W . Stride , jun ., Sharp , C . P . Smith , Thomas , A . H . Thacker , A . Upton , Vickers , Vaughan , J . R . Wills , Woodhead , Watson , and Young . Mesdames Anderson , Allison , Balchin , Berry , Bays , Bates , Bradford , Bridges , Baylis , Byerley , Bayley , Bond ,
Chandler , Nye Chart , Cox , Carter , Creswell , Dumsday , Fieldus , Field , Fitch , Goldsmith , Godfree , Grinyer , Gibson , Holloway , Harper , Hill , Higham , Hawkes , Hatton , Kirkham , Luidman , Lelu , Martin , McKellow , Alyers , Alacfarlane , Aletcalf , Neall , Nell , Nye , Nicholson , Payne , Paige , Pearce , Pedlar , Reynolds , Rcnncr , Sandeman , Smythe , Stovill , Sattin , Some , Stovill , and Staples .
Misses Amies , Balchin , Louisa and Laura Bailey , Bates , Eeeching , Boycr , Bullock , Cripps , Cheesman , Eade . Edwards , Forrester , Fieldus , Fitch , Goble , E . Goddard , Godfree , Goldsmith , Hollands , Houghten , Hammond , Hudson , Norris , Nell , L . Nye , Puttiek , Palgrave , Ria Pal . gr . ivc , Redgrave , Steans , Sattin , Sharp , Louie Stovill , Sislcy , S . Wills , Winchester , E . Watson , and A . Watson .
Masonic Ball At Leicester.
MASONIC BALL AT LEICESTER .
The Masonic Ball in aid of the funds of the Provincial Grand Lodge Charities took p lace under very distinguished patronage , at the County Assembly Rooms , Leicester , on thc evening of Tuesday , the ist inst ., when a most enjoyable evening was spent , there being about 200 ladies and gentlemen present . The duties of Alaster of Ceremonies were
very efficiently fulfilled by Bro . Captain P . P . P . Goodchild . The ball room was decorated with Alasonic Iodge furniture and regalia , and the banners of several Orders , whicli , with the varied Alasonic decorations of the brethren , produced a rich and imposing effect . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , to the strains of Bro . Nicholson ' s Royal Quadrille Bandand was continued with great spirit until about four
, the next morning . The committee are to be congratulated upon the thorough success of their arrangements . The followingis a list of those present : —Bro . Captain Goodchild , Bro . Alajor Alillican and Miss Shoulder , Bro . C . and Mrs . Stretton , Bro . E . C . Stretton and Airs . Harper , Bro . G . and Afrs . Oliver , Bro . C . and Airs . Oliver , Bro . J . and Mrs . Farndale , Bro . W . L . and Mrs . Faire , Bro . C . I .
and Airs . Wilkinson , Bro . W . Wilkinson and Aliss Clodes , Bro . F . J . and Mrs . Baines , Bro . . T . and Airs . Wright , Bro . E . W . and Airs . Potter , Bro . O . and Mrs . Law , Bro . J . B . and Airs . Fowler , Bro . I . and Airs . Jessop and Aliss Taylor , Bro . C . and Airs . Stevens , Bro . W . and Airs . Vincent , Bro . B . and Airs . Aloore , Bro . T . B . and Airs . Laxton , Bro . W . Tomlin and Aliss Kirkton , Bro . Rev . C . H .
Wood , Bro . J . Vaughan , Bro . I . P . Duxbury , Bro . E . Taylor , Bro . Dr . H . Aleadows , Bro . j . T . Thorp , Bro . R . Taylor , Bro . Dr . J . Young , Bro . 1 ' . Coltman , Bro . S . Knight , Bro . J . Young , Bro . C . E . Willoughby , Bro . Dr . and Alisses Emmerson , Bro . J . T . and Airs . Hincks , Bro . Hi . A . and Mrs . Smith , Bro . C . and Mrs . Harding and Aliss Titmas . Bro . H . and Airs . Marshall . Bro . VV . A . and
Aliss M . Fielding , Bro . A . nnd Airs . Htscocx , Bro . S . A . and Airs . Marris , Bro . W . H . and Aliss Church , Bro . J . and Airs . Clifton , Bro . J . H . and Mrs . Wilkinson , Bro . A . J . Barber and Aliss Palethorpe , Bro . W . and Airs . Oliver , Bro . C . and Mrs . Knowles , Bro . R . S . and Airs . Toller , Bro . E . Watson and Airs . Sharman , Bro . S . and Miss Cleaver , Bro . T . Turner . Bro . AI . Cook , Bro .
Spearpoint , Bro . W . II . Sollitt , Bro . E . K . Williams , Air . and Mrs . A . Panter and Aliss Thorpe , Air . and Airs . A . Green , Mrs . and Aliss King , Air . and Airs . Barnett , Air . Scrimshire and Aliss Walker , Air . A . G . Hallam and Aliss Hellaby , Air . and Airs . Blakesley , Air . G . Oliver , jun ., nnd Miss Laxton , Air . and Airs . George Jessop , Air . and Airs . Phipps , Air . and Aliss Becson , Air . and Airs . T . Harrison , Mr . J . Case and Aliss Collier , Air . H . and Alisses Stevenson ,
Mr . and Airs . George Wilson , Air . S . S . Mee and Mis _ - Shaw , Air . and Airs . I . Barradle , Airs . Crossley , Aliss Stanyer , Aliss Billings , Air . J . Spencer , Air . S . L . Hames , Mr . H . A . Hamshaw , Air . \ Sl . G . Linnell , Air . J . Padmore Mr . T . Oliver , Alr _ C . Bream , jun ., Mr . S . A . ' Moore , Air . H . Vickers , Air . E . Hewitt , Air . O . Ellis , Air . G . Ellis , and Mr . H . C . Taylor .
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Freemasonry In Natal.
FREEMASONRY IN NATAL .
The mystic art of Alasonry , From East to West extending , From pole to pole expands apace—A gift of Heaven's own sending . Notwithstanding thc difficulties , and dangers , and troubles in which our Natal brethren have been more or
less involved of late years , and the unsettled state of their surroundings , with a war which threatens to be protracted and troublesome in the Basuto country , and rebellion and bloodshed in the Transvaal , Alasonry in the colony has not only maintained its ground , but has advanced with rapid steps ; and the seventeenth anniversary meeting of the Prince Alfred Lodge , No . 95 C , held in their own Temple in
the City of Pietermantzburg on St . John s Day , was one of the most successful Alasonic gatherings within the remembrance of local members of the Craft . The lodge was opened in due form at 3 p . m . by ' . W . Bro . R . I . Finnemore , P . AI . ofthe Natalia Lodge , N 0 . 1 C 65 , who presided by special request ; and after confirmation of minutes , a candidate for passing not having arrived , Bro .
W . F . Stanton , the W . M . elect , was presented by W . Bro . Smith , P . M ., and placed in the chair of K . S . At the close of the ceremony , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to W . Bro . Finnemore for his services as Installing Officer . The new W . M . appointed as his officers Bros . B . Ireland , S . W . ; W . H . Alason , J . W . ; I . Solomon , S . D . ; Hodgkins , J . D . ; T . Greening , Sec . ; E . Keywood , Tyler . Bro . J . H .
Spence was re-appointed as Treasurer . After the transaction of some routine business of the lodge , thc brethren separated , and met again at S p . m ., in the lodge room , when some fifty brethren , including a number of visitors , sat down to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and other toasts were given , and received with the wonted heartiness and enthusiasm , and a number of
brethren entertained the company with songs of an excellent character , which were highly appreciated . Everything passed oft in a most pleasant and gratifying manner , and it was not until some time after midnight that the brethren sang the days of Auld Lang Syne , and retired , Happy to meet , Sorry to part ,
Happy to meet again . It is worthy of note that , although there are now three Craft lodges in Pietermaritzburg , viz .. Prince Alfred , tgj ( 5 ; Natalia , 1 GG 5 ; and Skelmersdale , 1729 , where , a few years ago , there was but one lodge , yet each lodge is in a flourishing condition , and has always work on hand . In other parts of the colony , also , new lodges have risen up ;
whilst at Durban , thc Port Natal Lodge , No . 73 S—the oldest lodge in the colony—and at Inanda , the Inanda Lodge , continue to progress with increasing vigour . Thus , at Greytown and Richmond , the Umvoti and Carnarvon Lodges respectively worthily represent the Craft ; at Ladismith it is intended shortly to open a new Iodge ; and the brethren at Kokstadt , outside the colony , have lately
received a chapter . Through the Natal lodges also new lodges have been installed at Pretoria , in the Transvaal , and at Harrismith , in the Orange Free State . All of these lodges are under the English Constitution , and there is only one lodge in the colony under a foreign jurisdiction , the Caledonian ( S . C ) . The earnest desire of
the brethren is now to establish a District Grand Lodge ; and , as most of tlie lodges have , after due consideration , given in their official adhesion to the scheme , it ishoped that before very long the efforts of the brethren in this direction will be crowned with success . Not only in Craft Alasonry but in the Higher Degrees have the brethren shewn their zeal and attachment to the Order . There are
now two Royal Arch chapters under the English Constitution , besides one under the Scottish Constitution , in the colony at Pietermaritzburg : the Natalia Royal Arch Chapter , first founded by ALE . Comp . Wesley Francis , P . Z ., and now under the governmentof Comp . Finnemore , 7 .., and at Durban , the Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter ( Comp . G . Russell , Li ) , are progressing in a most
satisfactory manner . There is also a lodge of Alark Alasters , the Natalia , No . 252 , at Pietermaritzburg , Bro . Finnemdre , W . AI ., and a lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , Bro . Finnemore , Com . N . ; a preceptory of Knights Templar , R . I . Finnemore , Preceptor , and Priory of Knights of Alalia , besides two Rose Croix chapters—the Natalia at Pietermaritzburg , Bro . Stranacle , M . W . S ., and the Friendship Chapter at Durban , Bro . J .
Hulston , Al . W . S . All these bodies work together , so far as they can consistently do having regard to their Constitutions , with tbe utmost harmony and good feeling , and at Pietermaritzburg , as at Durban , all thc various Alasonic bodies meet and work in the same building . No Alasonic meetings in any part of the colony arc held at a tavern or public-house , and
any approach to intemperance on the part of any brother is quickly resented . Barring some petty private squabbles which arose some years ago and have long since died out , there is and has been amongst thc members of the Fraternity naught but good feeling and kindliness . With regard to the proposal for a District Grand Lodge it is but fair to state
that the Durban brethren , with a few exceptions , have not looked favourably npon thc scheme , but it is hoped that in time unanimity will be secured , the three city lodges having already voted unanimously in favour of it . This brief sketch of Alasonic progress in the colony would be incomplete without an allusion to the Alasonic Benevolent Association , formed by the joint action and
supported by the joint assistance of the different lodges , which has so far progressed in a satisfactory manner , and has been the means of rendering substantial assistance to unfortunate brethren—especially strangers—who needed help . Each lodge has , however , its own Benevolent Fund , the brethren being mindful that—To stretch the liberal hand
And pour the stream of gladness O'er misery ' s withered strand ; To cheer the hearth of sadness , To dry the orphan ' s tear , And soothe the heart nigh broken ;
Breathing in affliction s ear Kind words , in kindness spoken : This is a Mason's part , A Alason's hounden duty , This rears the Alason ' s heart In wisdom , strength , and beauty .
The Past Grand Master Of Nova Scotia.
THE PAST GRAND MASTER OF NOVA SCOTIA .
The name of the M . W . John Wimhurn Laurie , P . G . M . of Nova Scotia , will have been noticed lately among the lists of the distinguished visitors at several Alasonic meetings lately in the Metropolis , and the following extracts from the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia
at the Annua ! Communication , held in June last , will be read with interest by those brethren who have had the pleasure of meeting our worthy brother recently : " W . Bro . Col . J AMES POYNTZ submitted the following resolution , which was seconded by R . W . Bro . Rev . RICHARD AVERY and unanimously adopted : " Whereas , the most Worshipful John Wimburn Laurie ,
Grand Master of this Grand Lodge , has declined a reelection to the high office which he has filled for the last six years to the entire satisfaction of this Grand Lodge and with the applause of the Craft generally throughout this jurisdiction ; and whereas this Grand Lodge desires to express to the AI . W . Brother its high sense of obligation for the valuable and efficient services rendered to the Order by
him during his incumbency of the highest office in the gift of the Grand Lodge , and that such expression should be entered among the permanent records of this Grand Lodge : " therefore resolved , that this Grand Lodge tenders to the retiring Grand Alaster its cordial thanks for the zeal , ability , and dignity which he has brought to the office of
Grand Master , and which have characterised his whole incumbency of that position ; and this Grand Lodge follows the M . W . Brother in his retirement with its sincere wishes for his personal welfare and happiness , and begs to assure him that the history of his distinguished administration of the offices of Grand Master will ever form a proud page in the Alasonic annals of Nova Scotia , and be looked upon with
admiration by this Grand Lodge . " We may add that Bro . Laurie is one of the senior colonels in the army , and has been on staff duty in Canada for nearly twenty years . He is an old English Alason , having been initiated in the Albany Lodge , No . 157 ,
Newport , 1 . of W ., and conducted , as W . AI ., a regimental lodge in the 4 th King ' s Own Royals , in Central India , more than twenty years ago . We trust Bro . Laurie may continue his valuable services to Alasonry in this country , now that he has retired from active service .
The Supreme Council Ancient And Accepted Rite.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
At a meeting of the Supreme Council Ancient £ nd Accepted Rite , on Alonday last , at 33 , Golden-square , the Supreme Council conferred the Eighteenth Degree of Rose Croix on Bro . Lord Suffield , Prov . G . M . for Norfolk , Francis Knollys , Esq ., private secretary to H . R . H . the
Prince of Wales , on behalf of the Albert Edward Chapter , King's Lynn , and on the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . Bro . Sandeman , the Grand Secretary General , officiated in his usual effective way , assisted by General Brownrigg , as Prior , Bro . Frank Richardson , and others . The Sov . Grand Commander , the Earl of Lathom , was present ,
together with several distinguished members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , among whom we noticed Bros . Capt . Philips , General Clerk , Col . Adair , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Col . Money , Col . Somerville Burney , Rawson , C . Hutton Gregory , A . Tyssen Amherst , M . P ., Hamon L'Estrange , and others .
Cripplegate Pension Society Ball.
CRIPPLEGATE PENSION SOCIETY BALL .
On Tuesday , the ist inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , the annual meeting of this most successful and pleasant gathering was held , with Air . Alderman Knight as Chairman , supported by the number of some 300 . A feature of the success on former years was most substantially shown by a
" spontaneous testimonial to the Honorary Secretary to this excellent Charity , or , rather , say aid to those who may have from circumstances fallen to the position of requiring assistance from their fellow parishioners . The toast of " The Honorary Secretary and Stewards , " as usual , was received with unanimous recognition . The HONORARY SECRETARY , in his response , expressed
that with even this great pleasure to himself on all occasions in the Ward to take his part in the work to be done , more he could not say than what he had done in the past he hoped , with health , to do with the same amount of pleasure in the future if at any time called upon . Among the many present were Air . Alderman Knight , Airs . Knight and family , Air . and Airs . E . Stillwell , Air .
and Airs . Edgar Bowyer , Mr . and Mrs . Crutch , Air . and Airs . J . Lake , Air . Pierce , Mr . and Airs . R . Pearce , Mr . and Afrs . F . A . Hancock and family , Air . and Mrs . Glover , Air . and Aliss Caligari , Air . G . Al . Felton , CC , and the Alisses Felton , Air . and Mrs . H . J . Felton , Mr . and Mrs . Kinnell , Air . Jno . Corke , CC , Mr . and Airs . Bassingham , Air ., Mrs ., and Aliss Thompson , Mr . and Mrs . Clemans .
The dancing was kept up to a late hour to thevery excellent band of the Honourable Artillery Company ( Signor Tamplini leader ) , and who most thoroughly enjoyed encores as an appreciation of their efforts . The Al . C . ' s were Bros . A . Glover and Foulger , who gave their attention to he enjoyment of all in the best manner possible . Great praise is due to their efforts ( as on former occasions ! .
1 he Annual Installation Meeting of the members of tlie Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 13 S 0 , took place on Alonday afternoon at the Queen ' s Hotel , Waterloo , near Liverpool . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue .
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Masonic Ball At Brighton.
comprised selections from the "Pirates of Penzance , " "Olivette , " and a charming new galop , entitled " Unicorn , " dedicated to Air . Paige , of North-street . The piogrammc contained some twenty dances , which wcrcgone through with a verve and spirit that was exhilarating in the extreme . At half-past twelve , by which time ten dances had been got through , supper was commenced , and thoroughly enjoyed . Bro . J . Packham occupied the chair , and performed his
duties with tact . The speeches were few , short , and pithy . The toast of "The Oueen and the Craft" was duly honoured ; then came "The Health of the Ladies , " suitably and agreeably proposed by Bro . G . Godfree , and responded to by Air . Stride , jun . Bro . Hudson proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Alaster , " who suitably responded , and in turn proposed " TheHealth of the Hon . Secretaries , Bros . Crook and Godfree '" the first-named briefly
ac-, knowledging the toast . Supper over , dancing was resumed , while file more contemplative of the brethren present lighted their cigars and passed a pleasant half-hour in the supper room hefore joining the ladies . The proceedings ended when the sun was within an hour or two of rising , and one of the most enjoyable balls of thc season brought to a close , not without regret . The following is a list of the visitors : Alessrs . Anderson ,
E . Amies , J . ' J . Bower , Balchin , jun ., Berry , Bays , H . Berkeley , R . Berkeley , Berrison , Bunting , Bates , H . Broad , J . Bradford , Brydges , W . G . Baylis , Bonvill , Byerlev , Bayley , P . Bacon , T . Bullock , Bond , G . Cook , F . Curtis , jun ., A . Crook , T . Chandler , W . Garden , F . Clements , J . Curtis , Costai , R . C . Cox , F . Cripps , Cheesman , C . Cheesman , R . Cheesman , Carter , Creswell , Dumsdav . H . A . Dale , Harry Evans , Fieldus , T . Forrester ,
FYape , Field , Fitch , H . J . Fieldus , R . Godfree , Goldsmith , G . S . Godfree , Grinyer , W . H . Gibson , J . B . Hannay , C . W . Hudson , T . Holloway , S . Harper , Hill , E . Holloway , Higham , A . J . Hawkes , C . F . Hollands , Holmyard , A . Harrower , E . T . Ivimy , J . AI . Kidd , W . H . Kirkham , Lindman , Lelu , Lait , Martin , A . Moon , C . H . AlcKellow , Myers , Alacfarlane , Aletcalf , A . Aloses , F . AIarks , Norris , Neall , T . Nell , W . Nell , C . Nye , Nicholson , R . C . NeedhamT . P . ParsonsH . H . Payne , T . Packham , Paige ,
, , Capt . Poland , Perry , Pedlar , F . J . Prime , A . Provan , Reynolds , jun ., Redgrave , Hastings Reeves , A . Reynolds , Sandeman , S . S . Stallard , J . H . Stride , Sharp , Sinden , Stovill , Sattin , Staples , J . W . Stride , jun ., Sharp , C . P . Smith , Thomas , A . H . Thacker , A . Upton , Vickers , Vaughan , J . R . Wills , Woodhead , Watson , and Young . Mesdames Anderson , Allison , Balchin , Berry , Bays , Bates , Bradford , Bridges , Baylis , Byerley , Bayley , Bond ,
Chandler , Nye Chart , Cox , Carter , Creswell , Dumsday , Fieldus , Field , Fitch , Goldsmith , Godfree , Grinyer , Gibson , Holloway , Harper , Hill , Higham , Hawkes , Hatton , Kirkham , Luidman , Lelu , Martin , McKellow , Alyers , Alacfarlane , Aletcalf , Neall , Nell , Nye , Nicholson , Payne , Paige , Pearce , Pedlar , Reynolds , Rcnncr , Sandeman , Smythe , Stovill , Sattin , Some , Stovill , and Staples .
Misses Amies , Balchin , Louisa and Laura Bailey , Bates , Eeeching , Boycr , Bullock , Cripps , Cheesman , Eade . Edwards , Forrester , Fieldus , Fitch , Goble , E . Goddard , Godfree , Goldsmith , Hollands , Houghten , Hammond , Hudson , Norris , Nell , L . Nye , Puttiek , Palgrave , Ria Pal . gr . ivc , Redgrave , Steans , Sattin , Sharp , Louie Stovill , Sislcy , S . Wills , Winchester , E . Watson , and A . Watson .
Masonic Ball At Leicester.
MASONIC BALL AT LEICESTER .
The Masonic Ball in aid of the funds of the Provincial Grand Lodge Charities took p lace under very distinguished patronage , at the County Assembly Rooms , Leicester , on thc evening of Tuesday , the ist inst ., when a most enjoyable evening was spent , there being about 200 ladies and gentlemen present . The duties of Alaster of Ceremonies were
very efficiently fulfilled by Bro . Captain P . P . P . Goodchild . The ball room was decorated with Alasonic Iodge furniture and regalia , and the banners of several Orders , whicli , with the varied Alasonic decorations of the brethren , produced a rich and imposing effect . Dancing commenced at nine o ' clock , to the strains of Bro . Nicholson ' s Royal Quadrille Bandand was continued with great spirit until about four
, the next morning . The committee are to be congratulated upon the thorough success of their arrangements . The followingis a list of those present : —Bro . Captain Goodchild , Bro . Alajor Alillican and Miss Shoulder , Bro . C . and Mrs . Stretton , Bro . E . C . Stretton and Airs . Harper , Bro . G . and Afrs . Oliver , Bro . C . and Airs . Oliver , Bro . J . and Mrs . Farndale , Bro . W . L . and Mrs . Faire , Bro . C . I .
and Airs . Wilkinson , Bro . W . Wilkinson and Aliss Clodes , Bro . F . J . and Mrs . Baines , Bro . . T . and Airs . Wright , Bro . E . W . and Airs . Potter , Bro . O . and Mrs . Law , Bro . J . B . and Airs . Fowler , Bro . I . and Airs . Jessop and Aliss Taylor , Bro . C . and Airs . Stevens , Bro . W . and Airs . Vincent , Bro . B . and Airs . Aloore , Bro . T . B . and Airs . Laxton , Bro . W . Tomlin and Aliss Kirkton , Bro . Rev . C . H .
Wood , Bro . J . Vaughan , Bro . I . P . Duxbury , Bro . E . Taylor , Bro . Dr . H . Aleadows , Bro . j . T . Thorp , Bro . R . Taylor , Bro . Dr . J . Young , Bro . 1 ' . Coltman , Bro . S . Knight , Bro . J . Young , Bro . C . E . Willoughby , Bro . Dr . and Alisses Emmerson , Bro . J . T . and Airs . Hincks , Bro . Hi . A . and Mrs . Smith , Bro . C . and Mrs . Harding and Aliss Titmas . Bro . H . and Airs . Marshall . Bro . VV . A . and
Aliss M . Fielding , Bro . A . nnd Airs . Htscocx , Bro . S . A . and Airs . Marris , Bro . W . H . and Aliss Church , Bro . J . and Airs . Clifton , Bro . J . H . and Mrs . Wilkinson , Bro . A . J . Barber and Aliss Palethorpe , Bro . W . and Airs . Oliver , Bro . C . and Mrs . Knowles , Bro . R . S . and Airs . Toller , Bro . E . Watson and Airs . Sharman , Bro . S . and Miss Cleaver , Bro . T . Turner . Bro . AI . Cook , Bro .
Spearpoint , Bro . W . II . Sollitt , Bro . E . K . Williams , Air . and Mrs . A . Panter and Aliss Thorpe , Air . and Airs . A . Green , Mrs . and Aliss King , Air . and Airs . Barnett , Air . Scrimshire and Aliss Walker , Air . A . G . Hallam and Aliss Hellaby , Air . and Airs . Blakesley , Air . G . Oliver , jun ., nnd Miss Laxton , Air . and Airs . George Jessop , Air . and Airs . Phipps , Air . and Aliss Becson , Air . and Airs . T . Harrison , Mr . J . Case and Aliss Collier , Air . H . and Alisses Stevenson ,
Mr . and Airs . George Wilson , Air . S . S . Mee and Mis _ - Shaw , Air . and Airs . I . Barradle , Airs . Crossley , Aliss Stanyer , Aliss Billings , Air . J . Spencer , Air . S . L . Hames , Mr . H . A . Hamshaw , Air . \ Sl . G . Linnell , Air . J . Padmore Mr . T . Oliver , Alr _ C . Bream , jun ., Mr . S . A . ' Moore , Air . H . Vickers , Air . E . Hewitt , Air . O . Ellis , Air . G . Ellis , and Mr . H . C . Taylor .
Old Matured Wines and Spirits . —J . K . SHAND & Co ., Win < Merchants ( Experts and Valuers ) , 2 , " Albert Mansions , Victoria Street , London , S . W . Price lists on application . —[ ADVT . ]
Freemasonry In Natal.
FREEMASONRY IN NATAL .
The mystic art of Alasonry , From East to West extending , From pole to pole expands apace—A gift of Heaven's own sending . Notwithstanding thc difficulties , and dangers , and troubles in which our Natal brethren have been more or
less involved of late years , and the unsettled state of their surroundings , with a war which threatens to be protracted and troublesome in the Basuto country , and rebellion and bloodshed in the Transvaal , Alasonry in the colony has not only maintained its ground , but has advanced with rapid steps ; and the seventeenth anniversary meeting of the Prince Alfred Lodge , No . 95 C , held in their own Temple in
the City of Pietermantzburg on St . John s Day , was one of the most successful Alasonic gatherings within the remembrance of local members of the Craft . The lodge was opened in due form at 3 p . m . by ' . W . Bro . R . I . Finnemore , P . AI . ofthe Natalia Lodge , N 0 . 1 C 65 , who presided by special request ; and after confirmation of minutes , a candidate for passing not having arrived , Bro .
W . F . Stanton , the W . M . elect , was presented by W . Bro . Smith , P . M ., and placed in the chair of K . S . At the close of the ceremony , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to W . Bro . Finnemore for his services as Installing Officer . The new W . M . appointed as his officers Bros . B . Ireland , S . W . ; W . H . Alason , J . W . ; I . Solomon , S . D . ; Hodgkins , J . D . ; T . Greening , Sec . ; E . Keywood , Tyler . Bro . J . H .
Spence was re-appointed as Treasurer . After the transaction of some routine business of the lodge , thc brethren separated , and met again at S p . m ., in the lodge room , when some fifty brethren , including a number of visitors , sat down to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal and other toasts were given , and received with the wonted heartiness and enthusiasm , and a number of
brethren entertained the company with songs of an excellent character , which were highly appreciated . Everything passed oft in a most pleasant and gratifying manner , and it was not until some time after midnight that the brethren sang the days of Auld Lang Syne , and retired , Happy to meet , Sorry to part ,
Happy to meet again . It is worthy of note that , although there are now three Craft lodges in Pietermaritzburg , viz .. Prince Alfred , tgj ( 5 ; Natalia , 1 GG 5 ; and Skelmersdale , 1729 , where , a few years ago , there was but one lodge , yet each lodge is in a flourishing condition , and has always work on hand . In other parts of the colony , also , new lodges have risen up ;
whilst at Durban , thc Port Natal Lodge , No . 73 S—the oldest lodge in the colony—and at Inanda , the Inanda Lodge , continue to progress with increasing vigour . Thus , at Greytown and Richmond , the Umvoti and Carnarvon Lodges respectively worthily represent the Craft ; at Ladismith it is intended shortly to open a new Iodge ; and the brethren at Kokstadt , outside the colony , have lately
received a chapter . Through the Natal lodges also new lodges have been installed at Pretoria , in the Transvaal , and at Harrismith , in the Orange Free State . All of these lodges are under the English Constitution , and there is only one lodge in the colony under a foreign jurisdiction , the Caledonian ( S . C ) . The earnest desire of
the brethren is now to establish a District Grand Lodge ; and , as most of tlie lodges have , after due consideration , given in their official adhesion to the scheme , it ishoped that before very long the efforts of the brethren in this direction will be crowned with success . Not only in Craft Alasonry but in the Higher Degrees have the brethren shewn their zeal and attachment to the Order . There are
now two Royal Arch chapters under the English Constitution , besides one under the Scottish Constitution , in the colony at Pietermaritzburg : the Natalia Royal Arch Chapter , first founded by ALE . Comp . Wesley Francis , P . Z ., and now under the governmentof Comp . Finnemore , 7 .., and at Durban , the Port Natal Royal Arch Chapter ( Comp . G . Russell , Li ) , are progressing in a most
satisfactory manner . There is also a lodge of Alark Alasters , the Natalia , No . 252 , at Pietermaritzburg , Bro . Finnemdre , W . AI ., and a lodge of Royal Ark Mariners , Bro . Finnemore , Com . N . ; a preceptory of Knights Templar , R . I . Finnemore , Preceptor , and Priory of Knights of Alalia , besides two Rose Croix chapters—the Natalia at Pietermaritzburg , Bro . Stranacle , M . W . S ., and the Friendship Chapter at Durban , Bro . J .
Hulston , Al . W . S . All these bodies work together , so far as they can consistently do having regard to their Constitutions , with tbe utmost harmony and good feeling , and at Pietermaritzburg , as at Durban , all thc various Alasonic bodies meet and work in the same building . No Alasonic meetings in any part of the colony arc held at a tavern or public-house , and
any approach to intemperance on the part of any brother is quickly resented . Barring some petty private squabbles which arose some years ago and have long since died out , there is and has been amongst thc members of the Fraternity naught but good feeling and kindliness . With regard to the proposal for a District Grand Lodge it is but fair to state
that the Durban brethren , with a few exceptions , have not looked favourably npon thc scheme , but it is hoped that in time unanimity will be secured , the three city lodges having already voted unanimously in favour of it . This brief sketch of Alasonic progress in the colony would be incomplete without an allusion to the Alasonic Benevolent Association , formed by the joint action and
supported by the joint assistance of the different lodges , which has so far progressed in a satisfactory manner , and has been the means of rendering substantial assistance to unfortunate brethren—especially strangers—who needed help . Each lodge has , however , its own Benevolent Fund , the brethren being mindful that—To stretch the liberal hand
And pour the stream of gladness O'er misery ' s withered strand ; To cheer the hearth of sadness , To dry the orphan ' s tear , And soothe the heart nigh broken ;
Breathing in affliction s ear Kind words , in kindness spoken : This is a Mason's part , A Alason's hounden duty , This rears the Alason ' s heart In wisdom , strength , and beauty .
The Past Grand Master Of Nova Scotia.
THE PAST GRAND MASTER OF NOVA SCOTIA .
The name of the M . W . John Wimhurn Laurie , P . G . M . of Nova Scotia , will have been noticed lately among the lists of the distinguished visitors at several Alasonic meetings lately in the Metropolis , and the following extracts from the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia
at the Annua ! Communication , held in June last , will be read with interest by those brethren who have had the pleasure of meeting our worthy brother recently : " W . Bro . Col . J AMES POYNTZ submitted the following resolution , which was seconded by R . W . Bro . Rev . RICHARD AVERY and unanimously adopted : " Whereas , the most Worshipful John Wimburn Laurie ,
Grand Master of this Grand Lodge , has declined a reelection to the high office which he has filled for the last six years to the entire satisfaction of this Grand Lodge and with the applause of the Craft generally throughout this jurisdiction ; and whereas this Grand Lodge desires to express to the AI . W . Brother its high sense of obligation for the valuable and efficient services rendered to the Order by
him during his incumbency of the highest office in the gift of the Grand Lodge , and that such expression should be entered among the permanent records of this Grand Lodge : " therefore resolved , that this Grand Lodge tenders to the retiring Grand Alaster its cordial thanks for the zeal , ability , and dignity which he has brought to the office of
Grand Master , and which have characterised his whole incumbency of that position ; and this Grand Lodge follows the M . W . Brother in his retirement with its sincere wishes for his personal welfare and happiness , and begs to assure him that the history of his distinguished administration of the offices of Grand Master will ever form a proud page in the Alasonic annals of Nova Scotia , and be looked upon with
admiration by this Grand Lodge . " We may add that Bro . Laurie is one of the senior colonels in the army , and has been on staff duty in Canada for nearly twenty years . He is an old English Alason , having been initiated in the Albany Lodge , No . 157 ,
Newport , 1 . of W ., and conducted , as W . AI ., a regimental lodge in the 4 th King ' s Own Royals , in Central India , more than twenty years ago . We trust Bro . Laurie may continue his valuable services to Alasonry in this country , now that he has retired from active service .
The Supreme Council Ancient And Accepted Rite.
THE SUPREME COUNCIL ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
At a meeting of the Supreme Council Ancient £ nd Accepted Rite , on Alonday last , at 33 , Golden-square , the Supreme Council conferred the Eighteenth Degree of Rose Croix on Bro . Lord Suffield , Prov . G . M . for Norfolk , Francis Knollys , Esq ., private secretary to H . R . H . the
Prince of Wales , on behalf of the Albert Edward Chapter , King's Lynn , and on the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . Bro . Sandeman , the Grand Secretary General , officiated in his usual effective way , assisted by General Brownrigg , as Prior , Bro . Frank Richardson , and others . The Sov . Grand Commander , the Earl of Lathom , was present ,
together with several distinguished members of the Ancient and Accepted Rite , among whom we noticed Bros . Capt . Philips , General Clerk , Col . Adair , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke , Col . Money , Col . Somerville Burney , Rawson , C . Hutton Gregory , A . Tyssen Amherst , M . P ., Hamon L'Estrange , and others .
Cripplegate Pension Society Ball.
CRIPPLEGATE PENSION SOCIETY BALL .
On Tuesday , the ist inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , the annual meeting of this most successful and pleasant gathering was held , with Air . Alderman Knight as Chairman , supported by the number of some 300 . A feature of the success on former years was most substantially shown by a
" spontaneous testimonial to the Honorary Secretary to this excellent Charity , or , rather , say aid to those who may have from circumstances fallen to the position of requiring assistance from their fellow parishioners . The toast of " The Honorary Secretary and Stewards , " as usual , was received with unanimous recognition . The HONORARY SECRETARY , in his response , expressed
that with even this great pleasure to himself on all occasions in the Ward to take his part in the work to be done , more he could not say than what he had done in the past he hoped , with health , to do with the same amount of pleasure in the future if at any time called upon . Among the many present were Air . Alderman Knight , Airs . Knight and family , Air . and Airs . E . Stillwell , Air .
and Airs . Edgar Bowyer , Mr . and Mrs . Crutch , Air . and Airs . J . Lake , Air . Pierce , Mr . and Airs . R . Pearce , Mr . and Afrs . F . A . Hancock and family , Air . and Mrs . Glover , Air . and Aliss Caligari , Air . G . Al . Felton , CC , and the Alisses Felton , Air . and Mrs . H . J . Felton , Mr . and Mrs . Kinnell , Air . Jno . Corke , CC , Mr . and Airs . Bassingham , Air ., Mrs ., and Aliss Thompson , Mr . and Mrs . Clemans .
The dancing was kept up to a late hour to thevery excellent band of the Honourable Artillery Company ( Signor Tamplini leader ) , and who most thoroughly enjoyed encores as an appreciation of their efforts . The Al . C . ' s were Bros . A . Glover and Foulger , who gave their attention to he enjoyment of all in the best manner possible . Great praise is due to their efforts ( as on former occasions ! .
1 he Annual Installation Meeting of the members of tlie Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 13 S 0 , took place on Alonday afternoon at the Queen ' s Hotel , Waterloo , near Liverpool . A report of the proceedings will appear in our next issue .
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