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for the Province of Devon as prominent a place in Masonry as she held in everything else , and that position it would eVcr be his earnest endeavour to maintain and advance , and it was to the W . M . ' s of lodges and their immediate predecessors and successors that he must look to for help thatWith the toast he the of Bro
to do . gave name . J . Terman , the W . M . of the ancient lodge which held the oroud position of heading the long list that begun with *) , and ended—he hoped only for the present—with 1753 . ( App lause . ) In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Jerman , his I . P . M .
—Bro . John Stocker—responded to the toast . » The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . the Rev . R . Swansborough , P . G . C ., and " Our Poor and Distressed Brethren , " by the P . G . Tyler , Bro . P . L . B ' anchard ,
concluded the toast list . Bro . S . Jones , P . P . G . J . W ., had charge of the arrangements , assisted by the P . G . Sec . and a Committee of the P . G . Stewards , and the W . M . ' s of the three Exeter Lodges , Nos . 39 , , and 1254 . —Exeter and Plymouth Gazzctte .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . John M . Clabon , President , Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , occupied the three chairs . There were also present Bros . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; W . Dodd ,
J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Erasmus Wilson , P . G . D . ; C . A . Cottebrune , J . B . Shackleton , W . Stephens , G . P . Britten , Charles Dairy , H . Garrod , Neville Green , Charles Atkins , Herbert Dicketts , W . Hilton , Dr . W . Hill Evans , Thos . Senior , A . Lamarque , R . E . K . Wilkinson , T . F . Knight Smith , J . H . Matthews , Alfred Withers , John Holden , W . Body Date , John Lee , George B . Brodie , J . G .
Robinson , W . Foulsham , Henry Speedy , Dr . W . Hope , E . Farwig , J . J . Cantle , Thos . Wm . Bond , George S . Elliott , A . Timothy , G . F . Seige , E . Squirrel ! , W . W . Gray , Robert Harman , D . Belfrage , George Coope , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The brethren first confirmed grants to the amount of £ 410 , made at last meeting , and then proceeded to the
new list , on which there were eighteen candidates . Five of these cases were dismissed and two were deferred . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 425 , consisting of two grants of £ 100 each ( £ 200 ); one of £ 50 ( JCS ° ) ; three of £ 40 ( £ 120 ); one of £ 20 ( £ 20 ); one of £ tS ( £ » 5 ) i on = ot £ 10 ( £ 10 ); and two of £ 5 ( £ 10 ) . Lodge was then closed .
Summer Festival Of The Berkhampsted Lodge.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE BERKHAMPSTED LODGE .
The summer outing of the Berkhampsted Lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Bro . W . C . Maddever , G . S . D ., W . M ., presided . Upon the arrival of the London train , 11 . 25 , the visitors and others were met , and all adjourned to the Old Castle Green , in the Earl of Brownwhere substantial luncheonunder
low ' s park , a , a marquee , was waiting . After the brethren had fully paid their devotions to the viands , & c , four drags were soon occupied , and , under weigh through the vast park , staying for a while to view the most attractive spots and distant landscapes , which this ' part of the country is noted for . Just before arriving at the Bridgwater Monument a drenching
storm came on , which rather damped the ardour of the party , keeping them under the trees for a time until the sun again showed . On again , however , and stopped at one of the park lodges to wet the inner man , now thoroughly wet outside , and after another short sojourn were on the road again , making for the Earl ' s beautiful house and gardens . Having done the gardens , rosary ,
fountains , & c , which are , indeed , rare specimens of artistic taste and high-class cultivation , the company were ready to leave , when the Countess sent one of her attendants to know whether the gentlemen would like to view the chapel . Of course , all did like , and replied to that effect , thanking her ladyship for her condescending kindness . Whilst in the chapel a surprise took place—the Steward
of the house asked if any among the company would try Ihe organ ? Bro . Haskins , of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , 1364 , said he would , and taking a brother with him to blow , he quietly went into the organ gallery and pealee ! forth some most exquisite music , to the delight and great gratification of his hearers , who had not ( until they heard the organ )
'he remotest idea they were going to be in for such an intellectual treat in the day ' s programme . After a little more walking all took their places , and were rattled off at a good pace to the King's Arms Hotel , m the town , where a most recherche banquet was Partaken of . Only a few toasts were given . Songs were
sung by some of the brethren , and at 9 . 25 all were ready 'o start by the last train for London . The utmost praise is certainly due to Bro . Wilson , the Secretary , who carried out the arrangements so thoroughly , an d whose good taste , forethought , and great kindness y e 'e the means of all enjoying a pleasurable day , although t did rain bucketsful at one time during the drive .
. HOLLOW -AY ' PILLS . —The stomach and its troubles cause more 'scomfort and briue ; more unhappiness than is commonly supdu ' ij Tn < : thousand ills that settle there may be prevented or 'siodged 1 y the judicious use ol these purifying Pills , which act 01 o . 5 urc » 8 < - ' ntl < : anti aciel aperient , without annoying the nerves most
H 11 susceptible or { rotating the most tlclicate organisation . ! , ° '' oway ' s Pills will bestenv comfort and confer relief on every a h J ' ¦ "lypeptic , and sickly sufferer , whose tortures make him haV " r t 0 hlmself and a buebear to his friends . These Pills or Tf ' ° S . becn the popular remedy for a weak stomach , for a dis"Wr : if llver » or a Paralysed digestion , which yield without CAovrf t 0 " ' reyvilatirif ; , purifying , and tonic qualities . —
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
Arrangements are being made for the opening of a new lodge at St . Leonard ' s , and a petition has been lodged for a warrant authorising the lodge to be opened . The petition is supported by the old Derwent Lodge , No . 40 , and there is no doubt that Masonry will soon find a home and habitation in the western portion of the town , the non-existence having been long felt by the members of the Craft residing in that locality . MONMOUTHSHIRE . —At the Provincial Grand
Lodge meeting held at Tredegar , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Jos . Gibbs , P . M . 471 , and P . P . G . S . B ., was appointed Steward to represent the province at the next annual festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and a sum of twenty guineas was voted to be placed on his list
in the name of the P . G . M . The name of Comp . W . Stephens , M . E . Z . Holmesdale Chapter , No . 874 , was inadvertently omitted from our report of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Kent as one of the companions present at the convocation .
MAJOR CHARD , R . E . —Major Chard , R . E ., the hero of Rorke ' s Drift , was formerly quartered in Exeter , and is a Freemason and a member of one of the Exeter lodges , the brethren of which have had the following address beautifully illuminated for presentation to him on his return home : " To Brother John Rouse Merriott Chard : We , the undersigned , Master , Wardens , and
brethren of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 112 , desire to express to you our great admiration of the determined and well-sustained courage and gallantry with which you defended the post of Rorke ' s Drift against an overwhelming force of Zulu warriors on the night of the 22 nd and morning of the 23 rd of January , 1879 , our sincere congratulation on the well-deserved honours in the shape of a majority in
the army and the Victoria Cross for valour with which her Must Gracious Majesty has been pleased to recognise your gallant feat of arms , and our earnest hope that you may long be spared to serve your Queen and country with that devotion and courage you have so early evinced . " On Saturday last , at the Shire Hall , Dorchester , the Lord Mayor ( Alderman Sir C . Whetham ) took the
oaths as a magistrate for Dorsetshire . The Lord Mayor was accompanied by Bro . Sheriff Burt , to whom he has been paying a visit . In the evening the Lord Mayor presented the portrait of Bro . Sheriff Buit , on behalf of a deputation from 1000 of the employes of Messrs . John Mowlem and Co ., in which firm the Sheriff is senior partner , the deputation having travelled to Swanage for that
purpose . A portrait of Mrs . Burt , the gift of members of her family , was presented to her at the same time . The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London have become patrons of the Early Closing Association . Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., has taken Ockenden
Park , Sussex , one of the residences of Bro . S . W . W . Burrell , for a short term . Among the list of visitors present at the late Grand Chapter of Kent meeting , held at the Skating Rink , Plumstead , should have been the name of Comp . H . Shaw , P . S . Union Waterloo Chapter , 13 , and W . M . United Military Lodge , 11 : 36 .
B IGOTRY IN A USTRIA . —A sad story of heartless fanatical bigotry comes from Prague . A nun of the English Cloister for Young Girls has at a moment ' s notice been turned out into the streets , without a florin in her pocket , for having given shelter during one night in her cell to her sick and destitute father , who had paid her a visit during the day , and who , as he was leaving his
daughter , said that he had not the wherewithal to procure himself a night ' s lodging . He was at last persuaded by his daughter to remain all night in the convent . He was once a cavalryman , and very well off , but lost his money in speculation ; beyond this there is no harm in the poor fellow . In most countries he could have procured some relief , and perhaps have been sent back to his native
town had he desired and deserved it , for he is a Mason , but in Austria the Craft is at a discount , for its membersas , alas I is the case in many continental lands , notably in Italy and France—have had the imprudence to meddle with politics . The consequence is that , unlike their brethren in England , Germany , Sweden , etc ., who boast sovereigns or heirs-apparent amongst their members , the Austrian Freemasons are looked upon with a jealous eye by the
police . Indeed , no lodge is allowed within six miles of Vienna , the nearest being at Klastcrneuburg . A subscription is being got up for father and daughter , and great indignation is expressed at the intolerant and summary way in which the latter—a charming girl of eighteenhas been expelled . Doubtless the proverbially and hardhearted world will in this instance prove more humane than Mother Church . It will not be the first time .
—Yorkshire Post , August , 13 th . The Duke of Cornwall Lodge is to be consecrated at Freemasons' Hall on the 30 th inst . The Consecrating Officer will be Bro . Col . S . H . Clerke , P . G . D ., assisted by Bros . Capt . G . N . Philips and Rev . J . Simpson ,
P . G . C . Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Fre « and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of ever ) brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the office of the Freemason , or will be sent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT . J
WORDSWORTH ' S "COCA PILLS" the successful remedy for sleepie-sness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , is . per box . Homepathic Chemist , 6 , Sioane-sfrcct , London ,
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
OLYMPIC— "Davy Crockett . " The main interest of this play is centred in a certain backwoodsman whose name gives the play its title . The plot is very simple and not very original , the incidents having a flavour of a happy combination of many plays . But the leading actor , Mr . Frank Mayo , portrays thejeharacter of Davy Crockett with such vigour and pathos that we are fain to be interested
when we should otherwise be bored . It is onl y the clever acting of this clever actor that saves the piece , for the plot is , as we have said , very simple , and there is not a smart or clever saying in the whole five acts , and the way in which a certain fair actress reads some lines from Scott ' s " Young Lochinvar " is so bad , so devoid of all feeling and spirit , that we are only saved from laughter by keeping our
attention fixed on Davy , whose face plays to the lines as they should be delivered , not as they are . If fairly cast all round , " Davy Crockett" might hold the boards for some considerable time , instead of , as announced , for four weeks only . We must not forget to give a word of praise to Mr . Meade , who played the villain remarkably well ; hecertainly showed great presence of mind and wonderful control over
the risible muscles of his face when he delivers the line " No matter , the time will come . " We strongly recommend our readers to see Mr . Frank Mayo as Davy Crockett ; it is most refreshing , for his style is altogether new to English playgoers . The new farce" Cut and Come Again , " from the pen of Mr . R . Soutar , produces much merriment and is decidedly clever .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
SATURDAY , AUGUST 23 . Lodge 1541 , Alexandra Palace , A . P ., Maswell Hill . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eccleston , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico . For the Week ending Friday , August 29 , 1879 .
MONDAY , AUGUST 25 . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Wellington , White Swan Hot ., High-st ., Deptford . St . John , Gun Hot ., Wapping , 8 till 10 . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Old Rodney ' s Head , Old-st ., E . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , 174 , High-st ., Camden Town , at 8 .
Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-rd . St . J ames ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amherst-rd ., Hackney . 1 Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . West Smithfield , New Market Hot , West Smithfield . . St . George's , Globe Tav ., Greenwich . Doric Chapter , 148 , Globe-rd ., Mile End-rd ., at 8 .
TUESDAY , AUGUST 26 . Chap . 1275 , Star , Ship Hot ., Greenwich .
Loans OF INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 269 , Pentonville-rd . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatic , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk . Wm ., Lord's Hot ., St . John's Wood . Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st .
Dalhousie , The Sisters' Tav ., Pownall-rd ., Dalston , E . Florence Nightingale , F . M . H ., William-st ., Woolwich . Constitutional , Bedford Hot ., Southampton Bdgs ., at 7 . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Wandsworth , Spread Eagle Hot ., Wandsworth . Royal Arthur , Prince ' s Head , York-road , Battersea . Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone .
Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., High-st ., Wapping . Islington , Three Bucks , 23 , Gresham-st ., at 7 p . m . Leopold , Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-rd ., Bermondsey . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jermyn-st ., St . James's . Sir Hugh Myddelton , 162 , St . John's-st .-rd . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill .
WEDNESDAY . AUGUST 27 . Gen . Com . Grand Lodge , at 6 . Lodge 778 , Bard of Avon , Greyhound H ., Hampton Ct . „ 8 98 , Temperance-in-the-East , 6 , Newby-pl ., Poplar . „ 1540 , Chaucer , Bridge House Hot ., London Bridge .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Confidence , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-st ., at 7 till 9 . Urban , 23 , Gresham-street , City , E . C , at 6 . 30 . New Concord , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-rd ., N . Mt . Lebanon , Horse Shoe Tav ., Stones-End , E . Pythagorean , Portland Hot ., London-st ., Greenwich . La Tolerance , 2 , Maddox-st ., W „ at 7 . 45 .
Peckham , Maismore Arms , Park-rd ., Peckham . Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley . Finsbury Park , Earl Russell , Isledon-rd , Holloway , at 8 . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park . Duke of Connaught , Sutherland Chapel , Walworth Road . Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Albion-rd ., N .
United Strength , Hope and Anchor , Crowndale-rd ., N . W , Whittington , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-court , Fleet-st ., at 8 . Royal Jubilee , 81 , Long Acre . Langthorne , Swan Hot ., Stratford . Temperance in the East , George the 4 th , Ida-st ., Poplar , 7 . 30 . Thistle , M . M . M ., The Harp Tav ., at 8 .
THURSDAY , AUGUST 28 . Gen . Com . Girls' School , at 4 . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Union Waterloo , Chatham Arms , Thomas-st .. Woolwich . Egyptian , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey ! London-st ., W .
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for the Province of Devon as prominent a place in Masonry as she held in everything else , and that position it would eVcr be his earnest endeavour to maintain and advance , and it was to the W . M . ' s of lodges and their immediate predecessors and successors that he must look to for help thatWith the toast he the of Bro
to do . gave name . J . Terman , the W . M . of the ancient lodge which held the oroud position of heading the long list that begun with *) , and ended—he hoped only for the present—with 1753 . ( App lause . ) In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Jerman , his I . P . M .
—Bro . John Stocker—responded to the toast . » The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . the Rev . R . Swansborough , P . G . C ., and " Our Poor and Distressed Brethren , " by the P . G . Tyler , Bro . P . L . B ' anchard ,
concluded the toast list . Bro . S . Jones , P . P . G . J . W ., had charge of the arrangements , assisted by the P . G . Sec . and a Committee of the P . G . Stewards , and the W . M . ' s of the three Exeter Lodges , Nos . 39 , , and 1254 . —Exeter and Plymouth Gazzctte .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . John M . Clabon , President , Bro . Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , occupied the three chairs . There were also present Bros . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; W . Dodd ,
J . M . Case , P . G . D . ; Erasmus Wilson , P . G . D . ; C . A . Cottebrune , J . B . Shackleton , W . Stephens , G . P . Britten , Charles Dairy , H . Garrod , Neville Green , Charles Atkins , Herbert Dicketts , W . Hilton , Dr . W . Hill Evans , Thos . Senior , A . Lamarque , R . E . K . Wilkinson , T . F . Knight Smith , J . H . Matthews , Alfred Withers , John Holden , W . Body Date , John Lee , George B . Brodie , J . G .
Robinson , W . Foulsham , Henry Speedy , Dr . W . Hope , E . Farwig , J . J . Cantle , Thos . Wm . Bond , George S . Elliott , A . Timothy , G . F . Seige , E . Squirrel ! , W . W . Gray , Robert Harman , D . Belfrage , George Coope , and H . Massey ( Freemason ) . The brethren first confirmed grants to the amount of £ 410 , made at last meeting , and then proceeded to the
new list , on which there were eighteen candidates . Five of these cases were dismissed and two were deferred . The remainder were relieved with a total sum of £ 425 , consisting of two grants of £ 100 each ( £ 200 ); one of £ 50 ( JCS ° ) ; three of £ 40 ( £ 120 ); one of £ 20 ( £ 20 ); one of £ tS ( £ » 5 ) i on = ot £ 10 ( £ 10 ); and two of £ 5 ( £ 10 ) . Lodge was then closed .
Summer Festival Of The Berkhampsted Lodge.
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE BERKHAMPSTED LODGE .
The summer outing of the Berkhampsted Lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . Bro . W . C . Maddever , G . S . D ., W . M ., presided . Upon the arrival of the London train , 11 . 25 , the visitors and others were met , and all adjourned to the Old Castle Green , in the Earl of Brownwhere substantial luncheonunder
low ' s park , a , a marquee , was waiting . After the brethren had fully paid their devotions to the viands , & c , four drags were soon occupied , and , under weigh through the vast park , staying for a while to view the most attractive spots and distant landscapes , which this ' part of the country is noted for . Just before arriving at the Bridgwater Monument a drenching
storm came on , which rather damped the ardour of the party , keeping them under the trees for a time until the sun again showed . On again , however , and stopped at one of the park lodges to wet the inner man , now thoroughly wet outside , and after another short sojourn were on the road again , making for the Earl ' s beautiful house and gardens . Having done the gardens , rosary ,
fountains , & c , which are , indeed , rare specimens of artistic taste and high-class cultivation , the company were ready to leave , when the Countess sent one of her attendants to know whether the gentlemen would like to view the chapel . Of course , all did like , and replied to that effect , thanking her ladyship for her condescending kindness . Whilst in the chapel a surprise took place—the Steward
of the house asked if any among the company would try Ihe organ ? Bro . Haskins , of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , 1364 , said he would , and taking a brother with him to blow , he quietly went into the organ gallery and pealee ! forth some most exquisite music , to the delight and great gratification of his hearers , who had not ( until they heard the organ )
'he remotest idea they were going to be in for such an intellectual treat in the day ' s programme . After a little more walking all took their places , and were rattled off at a good pace to the King's Arms Hotel , m the town , where a most recherche banquet was Partaken of . Only a few toasts were given . Songs were
sung by some of the brethren , and at 9 . 25 all were ready 'o start by the last train for London . The utmost praise is certainly due to Bro . Wilson , the Secretary , who carried out the arrangements so thoroughly , an d whose good taste , forethought , and great kindness y e 'e the means of all enjoying a pleasurable day , although t did rain bucketsful at one time during the drive .
. HOLLOW -AY ' PILLS . —The stomach and its troubles cause more 'scomfort and briue ; more unhappiness than is commonly supdu ' ij Tn < : thousand ills that settle there may be prevented or 'siodged 1 y the judicious use ol these purifying Pills , which act 01 o . 5 urc » 8 < - ' ntl < : anti aciel aperient , without annoying the nerves most
H 11 susceptible or { rotating the most tlclicate organisation . ! , ° '' oway ' s Pills will bestenv comfort and confer relief on every a h J ' ¦ "lypeptic , and sickly sufferer , whose tortures make him haV " r t 0 hlmself and a buebear to his friends . These Pills or Tf ' ° S . becn the popular remedy for a weak stomach , for a dis"Wr : if llver » or a Paralysed digestion , which yield without CAovrf t 0 " ' reyvilatirif ; , purifying , and tonic qualities . —
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
Arrangements are being made for the opening of a new lodge at St . Leonard ' s , and a petition has been lodged for a warrant authorising the lodge to be opened . The petition is supported by the old Derwent Lodge , No . 40 , and there is no doubt that Masonry will soon find a home and habitation in the western portion of the town , the non-existence having been long felt by the members of the Craft residing in that locality . MONMOUTHSHIRE . —At the Provincial Grand
Lodge meeting held at Tredegar , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Jos . Gibbs , P . M . 471 , and P . P . G . S . B ., was appointed Steward to represent the province at the next annual festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and a sum of twenty guineas was voted to be placed on his list
in the name of the P . G . M . The name of Comp . W . Stephens , M . E . Z . Holmesdale Chapter , No . 874 , was inadvertently omitted from our report of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Kent as one of the companions present at the convocation .
MAJOR CHARD , R . E . —Major Chard , R . E ., the hero of Rorke ' s Drift , was formerly quartered in Exeter , and is a Freemason and a member of one of the Exeter lodges , the brethren of which have had the following address beautifully illuminated for presentation to him on his return home : " To Brother John Rouse Merriott Chard : We , the undersigned , Master , Wardens , and
brethren of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 112 , desire to express to you our great admiration of the determined and well-sustained courage and gallantry with which you defended the post of Rorke ' s Drift against an overwhelming force of Zulu warriors on the night of the 22 nd and morning of the 23 rd of January , 1879 , our sincere congratulation on the well-deserved honours in the shape of a majority in
the army and the Victoria Cross for valour with which her Must Gracious Majesty has been pleased to recognise your gallant feat of arms , and our earnest hope that you may long be spared to serve your Queen and country with that devotion and courage you have so early evinced . " On Saturday last , at the Shire Hall , Dorchester , the Lord Mayor ( Alderman Sir C . Whetham ) took the
oaths as a magistrate for Dorsetshire . The Lord Mayor was accompanied by Bro . Sheriff Burt , to whom he has been paying a visit . In the evening the Lord Mayor presented the portrait of Bro . Sheriff Buit , on behalf of a deputation from 1000 of the employes of Messrs . John Mowlem and Co ., in which firm the Sheriff is senior partner , the deputation having travelled to Swanage for that
purpose . A portrait of Mrs . Burt , the gift of members of her family , was presented to her at the same time . The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London have become patrons of the Early Closing Association . Bro . T . W . Boord , M . P ., has taken Ockenden
Park , Sussex , one of the residences of Bro . S . W . W . Burrell , for a short term . Among the list of visitors present at the late Grand Chapter of Kent meeting , held at the Skating Rink , Plumstead , should have been the name of Comp . H . Shaw , P . S . Union Waterloo Chapter , 13 , and W . M . United Military Lodge , 11 : 36 .
B IGOTRY IN A USTRIA . —A sad story of heartless fanatical bigotry comes from Prague . A nun of the English Cloister for Young Girls has at a moment ' s notice been turned out into the streets , without a florin in her pocket , for having given shelter during one night in her cell to her sick and destitute father , who had paid her a visit during the day , and who , as he was leaving his
daughter , said that he had not the wherewithal to procure himself a night ' s lodging . He was at last persuaded by his daughter to remain all night in the convent . He was once a cavalryman , and very well off , but lost his money in speculation ; beyond this there is no harm in the poor fellow . In most countries he could have procured some relief , and perhaps have been sent back to his native
town had he desired and deserved it , for he is a Mason , but in Austria the Craft is at a discount , for its membersas , alas I is the case in many continental lands , notably in Italy and France—have had the imprudence to meddle with politics . The consequence is that , unlike their brethren in England , Germany , Sweden , etc ., who boast sovereigns or heirs-apparent amongst their members , the Austrian Freemasons are looked upon with a jealous eye by the
police . Indeed , no lodge is allowed within six miles of Vienna , the nearest being at Klastcrneuburg . A subscription is being got up for father and daughter , and great indignation is expressed at the intolerant and summary way in which the latter—a charming girl of eighteenhas been expelled . Doubtless the proverbially and hardhearted world will in this instance prove more humane than Mother Church . It will not be the first time .
—Yorkshire Post , August , 13 th . The Duke of Cornwall Lodge is to be consecrated at Freemasons' Hall on the 30 th inst . The Consecrating Officer will be Bro . Col . S . H . Clerke , P . G . D ., assisted by Bros . Capt . G . N . Philips and Rev . J . Simpson ,
P . G . C . Constitutions of the Ancient Fraternity of Fre « and Accepted Masons , containing the Charges , Regulations , E . A . Song , & c . A copy should be in the possession of ever ) brother . It may be obtained for 2 s . at the office of the Freemason , or will be sent post free to any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of twenty-five penny stamps . Address , Publisher , 198 , Fleet-street , London . —[ ADVT . J
WORDSWORTH ' S "COCA PILLS" the successful remedy for sleepie-sness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , is . per box . Homepathic Chemist , 6 , Sioane-sfrcct , London ,
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
OLYMPIC— "Davy Crockett . " The main interest of this play is centred in a certain backwoodsman whose name gives the play its title . The plot is very simple and not very original , the incidents having a flavour of a happy combination of many plays . But the leading actor , Mr . Frank Mayo , portrays thejeharacter of Davy Crockett with such vigour and pathos that we are fain to be interested
when we should otherwise be bored . It is onl y the clever acting of this clever actor that saves the piece , for the plot is , as we have said , very simple , and there is not a smart or clever saying in the whole five acts , and the way in which a certain fair actress reads some lines from Scott ' s " Young Lochinvar " is so bad , so devoid of all feeling and spirit , that we are only saved from laughter by keeping our
attention fixed on Davy , whose face plays to the lines as they should be delivered , not as they are . If fairly cast all round , " Davy Crockett" might hold the boards for some considerable time , instead of , as announced , for four weeks only . We must not forget to give a word of praise to Mr . Meade , who played the villain remarkably well ; hecertainly showed great presence of mind and wonderful control over
the risible muscles of his face when he delivers the line " No matter , the time will come . " We strongly recommend our readers to see Mr . Frank Mayo as Davy Crockett ; it is most refreshing , for his style is altogether new to English playgoers . The new farce" Cut and Come Again , " from the pen of Mr . R . Soutar , produces much merriment and is decidedly clever .
Metropolitan Masonic Meetings
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS
SATURDAY , AUGUST 23 . Lodge 1541 , Alexandra Palace , A . P ., Maswell Hill . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ., Fitzroy-sq . Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eccleston , King ' s Head , Ebury Bridge , Pimlico . For the Week ending Friday , August 29 , 1879 .
MONDAY , AUGUST 25 . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Wellington , White Swan Hot ., High-st ., Deptford . St . John , Gun Hot ., Wapping , 8 till 10 . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Old Rodney ' s Head , Old-st ., E . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fenchurch-st . Station . Camden , 174 , High-st ., Camden Town , at 8 .
Tredegar , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-rd . St . J ames ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amherst-rd ., Hackney . 1 Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . West Smithfield , New Market Hot , West Smithfield . . St . George's , Globe Tav ., Greenwich . Doric Chapter , 148 , Globe-rd ., Mile End-rd ., at 8 .
TUESDAY , AUGUST 26 . Chap . 1275 , Star , Ship Hot ., Greenwich .
Loans OF INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 269 , Pentonville-rd . Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatic , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk . Wm ., Lord's Hot ., St . John's Wood . Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st .
Dalhousie , The Sisters' Tav ., Pownall-rd ., Dalston , E . Florence Nightingale , F . M . H ., William-st ., Woolwich . Constitutional , Bedford Hot ., Southampton Bdgs ., at 7 . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., Globe Road . Wandsworth , Spread Eagle Hot ., Wandsworth . Royal Arthur , Prince ' s Head , York-road , Battersea . Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone .
Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., High-st ., Wapping . Islington , Three Bucks , 23 , Gresham-st ., at 7 p . m . Leopold , Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-rd ., Bermondsey . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jermyn-st ., St . James's . Sir Hugh Myddelton , 162 , St . John's-st .-rd . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhill .
WEDNESDAY . AUGUST 27 . Gen . Com . Grand Lodge , at 6 . Lodge 778 , Bard of Avon , Greyhound H ., Hampton Ct . „ 8 98 , Temperance-in-the-East , 6 , Newby-pl ., Poplar . „ 1540 , Chaucer , Bridge House Hot ., London Bridge .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Confidence , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-st ., at 7 till 9 . Urban , 23 , Gresham-street , City , E . C , at 6 . 30 . New Concord , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-rd ., N . Mt . Lebanon , Horse Shoe Tav ., Stones-End , E . Pythagorean , Portland Hot ., London-st ., Greenwich . La Tolerance , 2 , Maddox-st ., W „ at 7 . 45 .
Peckham , Maismore Arms , Park-rd ., Peckham . Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley . Finsbury Park , Earl Russell , Isledon-rd , Holloway , at 8 . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park . Duke of Connaught , Sutherland Chapel , Walworth Road . Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Albion-rd ., N .
United Strength , Hope and Anchor , Crowndale-rd ., N . W , Whittington , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-court , Fleet-st ., at 8 . Royal Jubilee , 81 , Long Acre . Langthorne , Swan Hot ., Stratford . Temperance in the East , George the 4 th , Ida-st ., Poplar , 7 . 30 . Thistle , M . M . M ., The Harp Tav ., at 8 .
THURSDAY , AUGUST 28 . Gen . Com . Girls' School , at 4 . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Union Waterloo , Chatham Arms , Thomas-st .. Woolwich . Egyptian , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey ! London-st ., W .