a common employment," the Companionage comprised FIRE AT FREEMASONS' HALL. " three great divisions ; to one of these each trade.belonged , belonged to one TOTAL DESTRUCTION whilst in these handicrafts some members OF " THE TEMPLE." division and some to another ; and these three division s- Thursday, shortl were extended throughout France." Again, " the French ON y before midnight, a fire was disco- vered at the Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen-street, fraternities practised a veritable initiation—a mystic re- London , and by the time the fire engines arrived , the ception —and treasured venerable legends ;" whilst " the elegant hall known to Craftsmen as " the Temple " was affiliation of the German craftsmen was a simple burlesque completely destroyed. Fortunately the fire was confined ceremony, enriched by a certain amount of symbolism." to the room where the Quarterly Communications of the But what is more especially noteworthy is, that it not only United Grand Lodge of England are usually held. We has these points in common with Freemasonry, but also regret to say all the valuable portraits with which this others. Thus, " its existence was patent to all, and readily apartment was adorned are completely destroyed, the roof acknowledged ; with its works of charity and festivals the having fallen in, and nothing but the hare walls are public were familiar, but its legends, its ceremonies, its left standing. The room had not been used for some days, signs and tokens, were shrouded in mystery, and even a and the origin of the fire is a mystery. The " Temple " bare allusion to them was considered highly culpable. now destroyed waa built in 1775, when the adjoining Free- Although latterly, by enlightened members of this frater- masons' Tavern was a coffee-house. The pictures to which nity it has not been considered improper to partially unveil we have already referred were portraits ; with the single its legendary lore, yet to this day no revelation of its more exception of Lord Ripon , of all the Past Grand Masters of important secrets has been made." Tet Masonic writers, the Order, consequently, from a monetary point of view, remarks Bro. Gould, have treated the institution with in- no estimate can be formed of the damage done. Most of difference, and, more remarkable still, in spite of the fre- the loss is irreparable. quently recurring feuds between the different corps and We paid a visit to the scene this (Friday) morning, and the bloodshed they entailed, the public has manifested from the apparent lack of public interest the catastrophe towards it the same feeling. seemed to evoke we were for the moment led to hope the It was not till 1841 that any one came forward to first accounts had been grossly exaggerated. Unfor- throw a light on the subject, and then Agricol Perdiguier, tunately, however, inside the building the extent of the himself a Companion of more than ordinary intelligence, damage is too palpable. While the offices and business published his " Livre du Compagnonnage," his objecfc parts of Freemasons' Hall have escaped the ravages of the being to put an end, if possible, to the fratricidal strife fire, the elegant Temple has been totally destroyed. which had prevailed among the various factions of the Companionage. The work caused a profound sensation in France, and the late George Sand invited Perdiguier to visit her, and furnished him with funds to make afresh the tour of the country, and " preach his new Gospel to his THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY. fellows. She further helped to extend the knowledge of the subject among the French people, by publishing the (Continued from p 235.) same year her novel," Le Compagnon du Tour de France," aud her example induced others, many of whom were 'PHE fifth and concluding chapter of the first volume of themselves Companions, to follow Perd iguier's and her foot- Bro. Gould' ^ s History of Freemasonry treats of " The steps. Having reiterated his surprise that our Masonic Companionage, or Les Compagnons du Tour de France ;" writers should have concerned themselves so little about and is by no means the least interesting section of the the subject, on the ground that " its ceremonies and legends work, so far as it has been published. We frankly confess are so interesting of themselves , its resemblance to our pre- that until we read this chapter, our knowledge of the sub- sent system of Freemasonry so obvious," Bro. Gould goes ject it treats of was very limited , and as it is not unreason- on to describe the Institution as it was in 1841, the date able to suppose that many other brethren, with fewer oppor- of Perdiguier's work already referred to. Since then ifc tunities than necessarily fall to our lot of studying the has undergone many changes, though " in one form or history of Freemasonry and kindred associations, are as another it still exists." " Railway travelling has done indifferently informed as we were till lately of an institu- much to modif it; the journeyman no longer tramps tion y which has flourished for ages, and still flourishes in from one town to another, nor does he usually live so abso- France, it may be we shall deal with it at even greater lutely from hand to mouth ; many of its regulations have length than usual. consequently fallen into disuse : its old enmities and feuds Broadly stated, says Bro. Gould, " the ' Companionage ' are especially out of date." {Oompagiionnage) means tne associations formed by the As has already been said, the Compani onage comprised journeymen of France for mutual support and assistance " three great divisions," each of which, we are told during , their travels." Though many of its regulations " revered and claimed origin from a traditionary chief, the will " compare with those of the German fraternities," in hero of a legend who was oth , supposed to have conferred a ers " the difference is strongly marked." Among these charge (devoir i.e. duty) on his followers. The points , Com- of difference Bro. Gould notes, that while "in Ger- panions called themselves the Sons (enfants , children) of many each craft was a separate entity, and in many cases this the chief : hence the three classes were denominated the members of a trade in one town had no bond of union Sons of Solomon , the Sons of Maitre Jacques, and the Sons connecting them with a similar Bntderschaft of another of Maitre Soubise." The most ancient of these were the _S_5[P» beyond the ordinary results following the exercise of Sons of Solomon, originally Stonemasons only, but who subsequently admitted the joiners and locksmiths to a of the first masters of Solomon, and a colleague of Hiram participation of their charge ; while some . eceders from the was born in a small town called Carte, now St. Romili " carpenters, Sons of M. Soubise, claim to be a fourth corps —which, as is said in a footnote, is " as purely traditionary under the same banner, but are not recognised as such by as the master himself"—"in the South of Gaul ; he was the the other three. Next in point of origin are the Sons of son of Jacquin "—possibly, as is suggested, " Jachin "—.'< a Maitre Jacques, also stonemasons, who likewise subse- celebrated architect, and devoted himself to stone-cutting. quently admitted the joiners and the locksmith s, and, still At the age of fifteen he left his family and travelled into later, the members of nearly every other Craft. The Greece, then the centre of the fine arts, where he entered youngest class are the Sons of Maitre Soubise, who were into a close alliance with * * * "—Bro. Gould suggests original ly confined to tho carpenters, but afterwards that the stars may stand for " Pythagoras," only that admitted the plasterers and tylers. Thus the oldest and philosopher flourished much later than Solomon— " a philo- youngest classes only consist of three trades each—all sopher of the highest genius, who taught him sculpture belonging to the building crafts, while the intermediate and architecture. He soon became celebrated in both one numbers in its ranks most of the known handicrafts, these arts." Here he learns that " Solomon had summoned as " the joiners began by conferring their charge to himself all famous men," and accordingly, " he passed on the turners and glaziers, and one by one every into Egypt, aud thence to Jerusalem," where, however, " he trade has either been admitted, or has managed to did not at first gain much distinction among the workmen ; acquire possession of a charge, and to enforce acknowledg- but, at last, having received an order from the chief ment of its claims. Without,the possession of a charge no master to construct two columns, he sculptured them with claim can hold good." Of the few Crafts that have never such art and taste that he was accepted a master." M. belonged to the Companionage the most conspicuous are Jacques was six and twenty years of age when he arrived at " the Masons (not to be confounded with the stonemasons), Jerusalem, but he did not remain there long, and left not lone the apothecaries, clothworkers, furriers, printers, watch- after the construction of the Temple. He made his way makers, goldsmiths, wigmakers, bookbinders, and per- back to Gaul in company with Maitre Soubise. " They fumers." We may state that a table is given at page 215, had sworn never to part ; but before long M. Soubise, a which shows at a glance the organisation of the Compa- man of violent character, becoming jealous of the ascend- nionage, its subdivisions, chiefs, distinctive grades and ency which M. Jacques had acquired over their disciples, marks, &c This will be found of great use in studying the and of the love which they bore him, separated from his subject It is further to be remarked that " in whatever friend and chose other disciples. M. Jacques landed at town of France a charge "(devoir)—which Perdiguier defines Marseilles, and M. Soubise at Bordeaux. Before com- as " a code—the entirety of the laws and regulations which mencing his travels, M. Jacques chose thirteen Companions govern a society "—" was deposited, there the Craftsman (Compagnons) and forty disciples ; being deserted by one found a house of call devoted to his purposes, and a branch of them he chose another. He travelled for three years, of the society." These towns, known as the " villes du leaving everywhere the memory of his talents and virtues. devoir, or du tour de France , were Lyons, Avignon, Mar- One day, being at some distance from his disciples, he was seilles, Nimes, Montpellier, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, and assailed by ten of the followers of M. Soubise, who at- Paris," to which Simon has added " Auxerres, Chalons-sur- tempted to assassinate him. In order to save himself he Saone, Clermont-Fevram, Beziers, La Rochelle, Angouleme, plunged into a swamp, the canes (or reeds , in Frenc h Angers, Saumur, Tours, Orleans, and later Algiers." As ' joncs ') of which not only supported him, but afforded a regards these, Bro. Gould notes, as a curious coincidence, refuge from the blows of his assailants. Whilst these that they are chiefly situated in the south , where the Roman cowards were seeking some means of reaching him, his traditions were longest preserved . In towns where there disciples arrived and effected his rescue." After this was no charge lodged—aud which were known as " bastard he withdrew to St. Beaume, where a second attempt on his towns," the itinerant Companion " was still able to profi t life was, unfortunately, more successful. " One of his by the society in a minor degree, provided that he con- disciples, called by some Jeron, and by others Jamais, be- tinued his subscription to the nearest branch." trayed him to the disciples of M. Soubise. One day, Our attention is next drawn to the traditions connected before sunrise, M. Jacques being alone and engaged in with the several claeses. As to Solomon's position towards prayer in his accustomed spot, the traitor arrived, accom- the Companion s, but little has been said by Perdiguier ; and panied by the executioners, and gave as usual the kiss of Bro. Gould suggests the cause of this reticence to have peace, which was the preconcerted death signal. Five been, thafc " perhaps he had little to communicate, beyond villains at once fell upon and killed him with five dagger a biographical record of the wise king, which he has ad- wounds." However, his disciples, though they arrived too mittedly taken from the Holy writings. Perdiguier, it late to prevent his murder, were in time to " receive his seems, has merely added to this record that " The Sons of last farewell. ' I die,' said he, ' God has willed it so ; I for- Solomon claim that this King gave them a charge, and in- give my assassins, and forbid you to follow them ; they are corporated them fraternally within the precincts of the already miserable enough; some day they will repent. Temple;" and, also, that " The stonemason s " (of this I deliver my soul to God, my Creator ; and you, my fraternity, S. of S.) " are accounted the most ancient of the friends, receive from me the last kiss of peace. When Companions. An ancient fable has obtained currency I shall have rejoined the Supreme Being, I shall still watch amongst them, relating, according to some, to Hiram, ac- over you. I desire that the last kiss which I give you be cording to others, to Adonhiram, wherein are represented imparted always to the Companions whom you may make, crimes and punishments ; but I leave this fable for what as coming from their Father ; they will transmit it to those it is worth." whom they make ; I will watch over them as over you ; As to the " Legen d of Maitre Jacques, it is reproduced tell them I shall follow them everywhere so long as they from the pages of Perdiguier, who, we are informed, remain faithful to God and to their charge (devoir), and remarks, " Maitre Jacques is a personage about whom very never forget which hiatus. little is known, and each of the societies has invented a Brother Gould very pertinently suggests, is " possi- more or less probable story concerning him ; nevertheless, bly of the utmost importance to Companions." After there is one which enjoys an extended acceptance with very this, M. Jacques " pronounced a few more words, many Companions du Devoir; it is from this that I extract, which they were unable to understand, and crossing his without chang ing a single word, the following details." In arms over his breast, expired m his forty-seventh year, a footn ote, Bro. Gould writes, "The italics are mine, four years and nine days after his leaving Jerusalem, and The legend which follows is fragmentary, and I think it 989 years before Christ." Then "the Companions having not improbable that the portions omitted would, if supplied, disrobed him, found a small piece of cane, which he wore furnish a clue to the secret ceremonies and other undis- in memory of the canes that had saved his life when he fell closed features of the institution. It must not be forgotten into the swamp." After this we learn, without surprise, that Perdiguier was far too honourable to divulge anything that " since then the Companions have adopted the cane.' of vital importance. He wrote for his fellows, and the As for Maitre Soubise, and whether he was the instigator public ; the former would be able to supply every hiatus ; of his old friend's death, we read, " the tears which he shed the latter would only learn what was considered sufficient over his tomb, and the pursuit of the assassins which he for their enlightenment. He wrote as a conscientious ordered, contributed to weaken in great measure the sus- Freemason would discuss Freemasonry ; nevertheless, it picions that were entertained. As for the traitor, he very is possible that a Freemason can read more easily soon repented of his crime, and, driven to despair by his "between his lines than any one else besides a Compagnon. " poignant regrets, he threw himself into a pit, which the The legend is to the following effect : " Maitre Jacques, one companions filled up with stones." Then " the Com- panions constructed a bier and carried him into the desert five hundred dollars, and a pardon for Burnham, if he of Cabra, now called St. Magdalen." Then follows a brief produced Burnham alive. After a while, Dolon was found. summary respecting " the embalming of M. Jacques, and This- Patrick Dolon was a genuine Irishman, had lived in the funeral ceremonies, which lasted three days ; the pro- New York some six or seven years, and it was proved cession encountered a terrible storm, crossed forests and that the said Dolon had wrought for Mower on a build- mountains, made stations in a place now called Caverne ing in New York in the spring of the year 1826." [There- St. Evreux, and by others named St. Maximin, Cabane St. upon Mower said that] " he had forgotten " [all about it] Zozime, &c. The procession at length arrived at the final " until this morning, but then he distinctly recollected it." resting place. The rest of the legend is in full, and " de- Mower then made an affidavit that Dolon was not Hum. scribes how," before lowering the body into the tomb, the ham. The character of the Cutler was too bad for his elder gave it the kiss of peace ; every one followed his evidence to have any weight whatever with the Commis- example, after which having removed the pilgrim' s staff, the sioners. Besides which, " Two gentlemen residing in New body was replaced in the bier and lowered into the grave. York city, who were well acquainted with Burnham in The elder descended beside it, the Companions covering Woodstock, saw the said Dolon , and certified that he was both with the pall, and after the former had given the not Joseph Burnham." The Burnham story thus brought Ouilbrette, he caused them to hand him some bread, wine, grief to the Vermont Antis. I shall only add that tho and meat, which he deposited in the grave, and then re- paragraphs placed between quotation marks I copied from turned to the surface. The Companions covered the grave the printed Proceedings of the Vermont Legislature for with large stones, and sealed it with heavy bars of iron ; 1829. after which they made a great fire, and threw into it their In 1832 a play in five acts, by Timothy Tickle, Esq., torches and all that had been used during the obsequies of was printed in Woodstock, Vermont, called, " The doleful their master." As to his raiment, it was preserved in a Tragedy of the raising of Jo Burnham, or the cat let out chest. At the destruction of the temples, the sons of of the bag." The names of the characters in the play M. Jacques separated and divided amongst them his indicate their professions, &c. ; thus, we have Sir Rodrick clothing, which was thus described : Makefuss, Elder Lovely, Parson Rawlimbs, Major Hard- " His hat to the hatters. face, Lawyer Longiaw, &c. His tunic to the stonemasons. The play opens with the following soliloquy, by His sandals to the locksmiths. Rodrick Makefuss, while sitting in his office :— His cloak to the joiners. His belt to the carpenters. " "lis even so—this is my last resource His staff (lourdon) to the wagonmakers. To raise the wind, and make my own good fortune. " There's something which, if cunningly condncted, Perdiguier adds : " After the division of the articles belong- Will seem a monster in the public vision— ing to M. Jacques, the act of faith was found which was A. very vampire. Sacking the vitals pronounced b him on the day of his recep Of thia our great and glorious Commonwealth. y tion [as master, Vermonters are exceedingly tenacious probably] before Solomon, Hiram, the high Priest, and all Of equal rights, good laws, and living freedom. the Masters. This act of faith, or rather this prayer, is And if we can, by any hocus-pocus, very beautiful." Impress them with the notion that a tyrant, As for Maitre Soubise, we are vouchsafed less information Enthroned m secret, reckless of all justice, in his case than respecting Solomon Besmeared with blood , ancl panting for fresh victims, , Perdiguier having Is stalking throngh the land , bidding defiance been unable to find any document relating to him. To the strong arm of retributive justice : (To be continued.) With power, too, to crush the mightiest efforts ; Screening his subjects from deserved chastisement, And buckling to their backs the long account Of ofiice, hononrs, and emoluments— Usurping all the places in the land, THE OLD ANTI-MASONIC CONSPI- For the exclusive vantage of his votaries; If we can make the credulous million think RATORS. That these are facts, (no matter how we do it). # # # # # BY BRO. JACOB NORTON. Now, I am but a cypher 'midst my townsmen ; Derided, laughed at as the veriest ninny. the number of the FREEMASON S HRONICLE IN ' C of 27th of I've studied hard, searched every nook and crevice January last, I gave a sketch of several stories about By whioh to squeeze into their good opinion ; Morgan, and pointed out the utter unscrupulousness of But all in vain.—neglect is all I've compassed, our American ofiice hunters. Weed' And all I shall acquire, unless this bugbear s success in New Shall nrge me np a steep where merit cannot. York fired the hopes of the office-seeking crew in Vermont, But if the people can but be bamboozled where an anti-Masonic party, with a party paper, were With this new scheme, hatched up to help poor devils, established. For a time, the Morgan story sufficed to keep Should they but swallow the alluring pill, alive the agitation, but the said story finally became stale ; Whioh shall be fashioned for theiv rusty palates, new Masonic outrages had to be invented to keep alive They will join a crusade to pnt down the Masons. the party. Well, it happened that on the 15th October There is Elder L , how his long face brightened 1826, Joseph Burnham, a convict in the Vermont State When first I told him of the saintless scheme. Prison, died , and on the 17th the body was buried by the He once stood fair in public estimation, relatives of the deceased. In 1828 or 1829 a rumour was And even triumphed at the fall elections ; But now he is flat, and always must remain so, spread in the anti-Masonic papers that Burnham was alive Unless he rises by this new fled ged project. in New York, and was known by the name of Patrick # # # # # Dolon , and his escape from prison was due to Masonic And, then, there is B. (Parson Raw-limbs), with religions mask influence. The Antis were in possession of two affidavits on, of residents of New York as proof of their assertion. In Veiling a heart which stops not at mere trifles ; He's anxious to enlist in this campaign, 1829 the Antis were emboldened to petition the Vermont To gull the people, and put down the Masons. Legislature for an investigation of the new Masonic outrage. The devil himself would hesitate as soon The Governor thereupon appointed a commission, with full To take foul means to gain a favo urite object powers to investigate the case. The Antis produced an As he to nse his sanctimonious face affidavit from Lyman Mower (an appropriate name), alias To hoax the public and fill np his pockets. Cobb, and one from Aaron B. Cutler, that Burnham was Other office seekers are portrayed by Makefuss after the alive in the City of New York, &c. And on the other same fashion, but I must hurry on to the next scene where han d , the prison officers swore that Burnham was dead Landlord Slatestone, Rodrick Makefuss, Squire Deal-he- when his relatives took away his body on the 17th October knows, Old Greedy, Parson Raw-limbs, Farmer Dobbin , 1826. To make things sure, one of the Commissioners and others, meet. The conversation between the various "went to New York, and hunted up Mower, who repeated individuals is frank, viz., they all want offices, and neither his old story with extra details, viz., that while he was con- of them care about the means of getting the said offices . fined for debt in a New York prison , Burnham, whom he Sir Makefuss, however, advises the assembled party for knew in Woodstock, Vermont, was brought into the same each to bind himself by a solemn oath to be true to the prison (also for debt) on the 17th of October 1826, on new organisation, and here is his proposed oath :— which day he (Mower) was released, and he furnished OBLIGATION OF A TRUE AND ACCEPTED ANTI-MASON. evidence that he was discharged from prison on the said "We, the undersigned, of our own free-will and accord, not day. The Commissioner then offered Mower a reward of having the fear of God before our eyes, but being moved and in- stigated by a view to our own selfish purposes and the hopes of Suppose yon send him your whole collection political advancement , do each most solemnly and sincerely promise Of tracts ancl pamphlets for examination. and swear:— Slender—1*70 had him nnder diet several weeks, " That we will for ever conceal from all mankind, except from a Reading Bernard, Slade, Ward , and Rush , and Allyn; true and fnlly initiated anti-Mason , all tho secrets of that party that He feels quite sore about tho last fall's defeat, may have been, are now, or shall at any future period, be communi- And does expect that Masonry produced it. cated to us as such. "That above all things, we will keep tbe mass of the ignorant and In the next scene Lord Mansfield is introduced to the honest antis in their present state of ignorance with regard to our members of the Divan. In the course of conversation true designs—that although we may believe Freemasonry to be Lord Mansfield says : a harmless, charitable, aud social Institution , we will unceasingly represent it as a most dangerous i'oo to tho religion and liberties The termination of the late election of our country. Was one of those which caused my firs t suspicions. " That where tho fears of individuals, or societies, can best be I could not for a moment doubt that something excited by representing it as anti-christian and impious, we will Unseen, but potent, ruled that fatal day. never fail so to repx-esent it; and when, on the other hand, we may Six years before I was a candidate have Liberals and Free-thinkers to deal witb, we will represent the For the same office, and my friends assured me " Handmaid " as being yoked with the Orthodox, to promote the That nothing could prevent or check my triumph. union of Church and State, to trample the liberties of the people I really thought the appointed time had come, under their feet. When all my hopes and fond anticipations " We furthermore swear, that although on all occasion s we shall Would be resolved in unalloyed fruition. denounce every Mason as a traitor, murderer, and blasphemer; yet The day arrived, with all its high excitements ; whenever any contingency shall arise, 'in whioh the interests of the My friends were busy—I was all on tiptoe ; Anti-Masonic party may require the election of a Royal Arch or a But maugre all I had been told or dreamed of, Templar Mason, we wil promote such election to the utmost in our My rival left me at a sightless distance. power. "Each and all of us do furthermor e swear, that from this time At length the period hastened to its end, forward , we will hold ourselves devoted, soul ancl body, and estate, Ancl a new Senator mast be elected. to the interest of the Anti.Masonio partv—that we will postpone to In the meantime I had made up some losses it all considerations of religion , patriotism, and common sense : and Of popularity beneath the ermine 5 will receive as our reward, such honours and emoluments as it may In loud profession s of devotedness be in the power of the party to bestow. To a protective tariff, none excelled me. "To each and all of whioh, we hereby severally bind ourselves I had been studious of the pnblio whims, most solemnly, by subscribing our names." Watched each pulsation, noted every change, The firsfc scene of the second act is a farmhouse, where And had my creed adapted nicely to them." farmer Credulous and his wife Judy and Aunt Debby on It is only necessary to say that Lord Mansfiel d was con- one side, and Hawk Eye on the other, discuss the Morgan vinced that his defeats were due to the secret influence of murder, the resurrection of Burnham, &c. Credulous and the " Handmaid ," hence he was willing even to take the the two ladies of course stick to their belief , in spite of the anti-Mason' s oath, and to work for the party with all his arguments of Hawk Eye. There is also a scene in a court- might. The result was, the Antis triumphed at the next house, where lawyer Long-jaw lays down points of law election. Landlord Slatestone invited the Divan to a grand with all the acumen of the Lord Chancellor in Iolanthe. feast, where a jolly time was anticipated by the I must, however, proceed with the anti-Masonic plotters. party. Unfortunately, in order to ensure success, it was Well, then, after full discussion, the above oath was signed deemed expedient by the Antis to suffer the election by all present ; the assembly was called " The Secret of a few Masons for some offices. This, however, gave Divan," with a Wor. Master, Grand High Priest, Scribe, mortal offence to Old Mordacioas , (a member of the Divan). Ac. as Officers. The establishment of a party paper, with They tried to pacify him, they bore his insulting taunts Parson Rawlimbs as editor, was agreed to. The Burnham with great patience, they even coaxed him to join them in plot was discussed and approved of; numerous other the banquet room, which he finally did , but this did not Masonic outrages were invented, and for a while things mollify him. Well, liquor was abundantly served, each in went on swimmingly. The party, however, after- his turn gave his toast, which toasts were received with wards received two checks, which threatened its immedi- three cheers. As the party warmed up, six cheers, with ate extinction : First—In the words of Sir Rodrick— the help of a bumper, were given. When it came to the Friend Rawlimbs has done very well since he began, turn of Mordacious he gave for his toast, " Starving office Has spared no pains, and made a wide impression, seekers, our ranks are overrun with them ;" which was But the revival of some old affairs , received with " a dead silence." A By some young scoundrels, through that d—-d Observer gain and again the Who made some thrusts that Rawlimbs conld not parry, toasts went round, but when it came to Mordacious's turn, Has dulled the edge of his reforming scythe, he proposed , " Deacon Lovely and Makefuss, a brace of d d And palsied half the power of his arm. detested hypocrites and office seekers, that ever went un- At first they said he was a vagabond, hung ;" thereupon Makefuss returned the compliment, and Expelled from the Chnrch, by honest men detested, the part began to become noisy. The next And said , boldly, in public meeting. y toast of He tried to gain redress, but who would think of it ? Mordacious capped the climax ; it was, " Master Slender, a, They charged him boldly, in the public prints, d—d slender concern, the mere j ackal of hypocrites and With ' smoke-house ' feats of most unseemly odour, scoundrels." Slender thereupon became terribly excited, And sundry capers of his earlier days, and began to threaten chastisement. Toasts, however, Which grated harshly on the public ear. continued to go round There was a slig ht foundation for a part, , and the next toast of Mordacious So that he could not court investigation. was, " Makefuss and his man ' Friday.' One wants to go to Congress ; may both Rawlimbs had to be thrown overboard go to the devil." Slender then , and Master jumped up to fight Mordacious the others Slender was induced to conduct the paper. It was also ; tried to inter- fere, but were too drunk to stand long on their feet ; the deemed necessary to change the location of the paper to fi ht then became general where the l ing character of the part g , and amidst the noise, uproar, y y was less known. The and confusion , the curtain dropped. second check was the report of the Legislative Committee on the Burnham resurrection. This was remedied by all BOSTON , U.S., 20fch April 1883. agreeing to swear that the Lodge-money bribed Mower to unsay what he said and swore before. It seems to have answered their purpose—the party carried the election, and the offices were divided among those worthies. After A meeting of the North London Chapter of Improve- which, defections from the party began to take place ; the ment was held at the Canonbury Tavern , St Mary's Road, next election, when it drew near, seemed doubtful ; new on Thursday, 3rd May. Comp. Hunter occupied the recruits for the " Divan " had to be sought after ; hence, chair of Z., G. Briggs H., Brasted J., W. J. Hunter S.N., at one of the Divan's meetings, Master Slender announced Hubbard P.S. There was a large attendance. tbat Lord Mansfield , one of the Vermont judges, would jo in the Divan,* but his ambition soared for a Senatorship. Sir Eodrich—That is good, by George—if we could catch the old The Installation of M.E. Companion Frederick A. Phil- one, brick, Q.C., P.G. Soj., as Grand Superintendent of Essex The Lord Sage Mansfield , it would be a grand one. , will take place at the Shire Hal l, Chelmsford, at three o'clock p.m., on Wednesday, 16th instant. The installa- * I suppose the author must have been prejudiced against Lord tion ceremony will be performed by M.E. Comp. the Right Mansfield by the letter of Junius to the said Lord. Hon . the Earl of Lathom Grand H. of England. Companions. The M.E.Z., in proposing the Officers , alluded to the EOYAL ARCH. manner in which the P.S. and S.N. had performed their duties. The Janitor's toast brought to a —:o.— close a most agreeable evening. SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER. THE HUMBER INSTALLED MASTERS' LODGE THE Quarterly Convocation was held on Wednesday, at OF INSTRUCTION. Freemasons' Hall. Comps. J. M. P. Montague Col. , SPECIAL Meeting of the Humber Installed and the Rev. J. Studholme Brownri Masters' Lodge of Creaton, gg occupying A Instrnction was held at tho Freemasons' Hall, Osborn-sfreet, the three principals' chairs. The Prince of Wales was Hull , on Friday, the 27th instant, for the purpose of hearing Bro. again declared M.E.Z. of the Order. His Royal Highness James Stevens P.M. P.Z. give his lecture on tho rituals and ceremony appointed of the first degree. The W.D.P.G.M., J. P. Bell Esq., J.P., M.D., occupied the W.M.'s chair. The Rev. H. W. Kemp, M.A., acted Comp. Earl of Carnarvon - Pro Grand Z. as S.W., and Bro. Forder W.M. 1010 as J.W. There were .... also pre- Earl of Lathom Grand H. sent the following Masters and Past Masters :—Bros. A. King 57, H.R.H. the Duke of Albany, K.G., was appointed ! R. Beevers 57, W. E. Hay, M.D., P.P.G.S.D., Georgo Wilson Grand J., Lord de Tabley having preferred a request to be | P.P.G.J.D., M. Haberland Prov. G.J.D., George D. Shackles 1511 , Prov . G.S.D., Thomas Hewson P.P.G.T., W. D. Keyworth P.P.G.S. released from his appointment, on acconnt of ill-health i Works, A. Ansell P.P.G.S.B., F. A. Hopwood P.P.G.D.C. 1010 , H. The other appointments were— I Preston P.P.G.D., Thomas Sissons 1010 P.P.G. Reg., M. 0. Peck Comp. Col . Shadwell H . Gierke - Scribe E. Prov. Grand Secretary, George Hard y 250 P.P.G.S.D., R. E. Harrison Colonel Stanley, M.P. - - . Scribe N. P.P.G. Org., W. Cheeseman 1611 P.P.G. Org., J. R. Ansdale 1611 Rev. Herbert G. M orse • - - Pr. Sojourner Prov. G.S.B., W. Gillett 1611 ; Bros. D. J. O'Donoghue, J. W. Thomas M. Tew ....1st. A. Sojourner Holmes, George Storey Prov. Grand Organist, Cockio, Dindsale, Ralph Gooding, M.D. ...2nd A. Sojourner Hall, Kemp, Feltam, Pexton , Norris, Ganderton, Rutter, Thyer, John Dorby Allcroft - - - Treasurer Dyson, Wildbore, Shaw, Gates, Masterman, Batty, Gray, Foster, _E. J. Molntyre, Q.C. - - - Registrar Brown, Linwood, Fletcher, Vogbt, Logan J.W. 1010, Bennett S.W. Frank Green Sword Bearer lfill , Davis, Fowler-Sntton, Shearsmith, Towler, Wesfcerraan , White- Thomas Dnlhng Bolton - - - 1st Standard Bearer side, Welton 1511 , Wilson 1511 , Harrison, Whitfield , Clayton, Long- Raymond Henry Thrupp - - - 2nd Standard Bearer ley, Moll, Hogg, High moor, and others. Tho Lodge having been Lient.-Col. A. C. Foster Gongh- - 3rd Standard Bearer opened in tho first degree, Bro. Dr. Bell, in briefly intro- Edgar Bowyer ....4th Standard Bearer ducing Brother Stevens, stated thafc his lecture had been George Lambert - - - - Dir. of Ceremonies given in various Lodges in the South and neighbourhood of Robert Turtle Pigott, D.C.L. - - A. Dir. of Ceremonies London with great success, and he was very glad thafc fche honour of Wilbelm Ganz Organist first introducing Brother Stevens to the North , for the purpose of Henry Gustavus Buss . . - Asst. Scribe E. giving this lecture, had been achieved by this Past Masters' Lodge of Henrv Sadler Janitor Instruction ; he considered thafc by such a course a Lodge of In- strnction, as the ono in question, was taking its proper position in Charters were granted for new Chapters to be attached to inquiring into, ascertaining, and correcting divergences of ritual, if the several Lodges particularised by us last week, while bv so doing no alterations were made in the established landmarks the Companions of the Cana Chapter, No. 116 , Colne, Lan- of the Order. Bro. Stevens then proceeded with his lecture, pre- cashire, were authorised to wear a centenary jewel, this facing it with a few remarks to the effect that the observations he was abont to make were his individual opinions alone, and as he Chapter having worked continuously for upwards of 100 I claimed a certain latitude of opinion for himself , so he could not but years. Comps. Colonel Creaton, Robert Grey, and Duff- allow a similar latitude to others. The lecture, which occupied up. Filer were appointed by the Prince of Wales members of wards of two hours, was listened to with great attention, some of the remarks eliciting a considerable amount ot applause and ap. the Committee of General Purposes, and Grand Chapter \ elected Comps. George Lambert, James L. Thomas, E. proval. At the conclusion , after discussing a few points of divergence of ritual, W. Bro. Dr. Bell, in moving a vote of thanks to Brother Letchworth, J. Sampson Peirce, R. H. Thrupp, and J. H.! Stevens, said that every one present must have been struck with, Matthews members of the Committee. ! and he hoped would carry nway with him, some portion of the lecture to meditate on and digest ; and if by that means a few of the inaccuracies in fche working of the different Lodges in the Province, one of the aims ancl wishes of fche Founders of the Installed Masters* POLISH NATIONAL CHAPTER. No. 534 Lodge of Instruction, under whose auspices the lecture had been given, would be accomplished. W. Bro. Rev. H. W. Kemp, M.A., THE installation meeting of this old established and rapidly im- S.W., having briefly responded , Lodge was closed, and the brethren proving Chapter took place at the Freemasons' Hall, Great retired , well satisfied at having spent snch an enjoyable evening. Queen-street, on Thursday, the 29th April. The business was com- menced at six o'clock p.m., under the presidency of Comp. Palmer P.Z. M.E.Z., Comp. Hyde Clarke P.Z. H., Comp. Nowakowski P.Z. J. At the firs t meeting of the brethren who have under- Comp. Palmer performed the ceremony of exalting three candidates— Bros. Geflowski , Morley and Hayo—in a manner whioh seemed to taken to serve as Stewards at the approaching Festival of deeply impress those brethren. All Comps. bolow the rank of Prin- the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, at Freemasons' cipal, were then called npon to retire, and the ceremony of installing HaU , on Monday last, there were present :—Bros. James Comp. Paas as M.E.Z. was performed , Comp. Hyde Clarke being H. Smith Eastes, Horace B. Marshall, Edgar Bowyer, John P. and Comp. Lowden J. Tbe M.E.Z. selected tlie following as Hale P.M., Joh n L. Mather, George Cooper, T. W. Ram- his Officers :—Comps. Palmer S.E., Dr. Jagielski S.N., Dr. Jackson P.S. (who selected Comps. Kelsey and Kelsey 1st and 2nd Assistant say, M.D., W. W. Morgan, W. E. Whadcoat, G. P. Festa, Sojourners), Nowakowski Treasurer and Banks Janitor. The name C. Dearing, F. R. Spaul l , George Drysdale, George Brown, of Bro. A. Bell, Organist of the Polish National Lodge, having been G. A. Ames, Louis A. Leins, Richard Barbara, P. J. proposed as a candidate for exaltation at the next meeting, and other Taylor, B. Bird , W. W. Nevill , W. Lake, T. A. Logan, bnsiness being completed , the Chapter was closed in due form. The S. H. Goldsehmidfc, T. . Ernest Pocock, M.D., George Page, Companions then adjourned to the banqnet-room. After the usual Loyal and R.A. toasts had been disposed of, Comp. Palmer P.Z. pro- Charles Belton, J. Child, J. Gresman 0hillingworth , Hugh posed the health of the M.E.Z. Comp. Paas, alluding to the fact of M. Gordon , Arthur C. Tauqueray, Jermyn Boyd , F. J. bis being so well known in Freemasonry, and to the efforts be had Stohwasser, Ralph Gooding, M.D., Captain F. Butter- made to bring the Polish National Lodge np to the high standard it worth Richard Clowes J. G. Henning, 0. B. Cousens had , , , reached ; all hoped Comp. Paas would be equally successful Thomas Wallis Patrick McCarthy, W. Maple, H. W. in regard to the Polish National Chapter. Comp. Paas proposed the , health of Comps. Hyde Clarke and Lowden, as H. and J., referring Homann, E. G. Lewis, W. H. Hooper, W. Mann, W. P. especial ly to the manner in which Comp. Hyde Clarke had adhered Webb, F. Foxley, J. Cutbush , E. Good , H. Faija, R. A. to the fortunes of the Chapter. For his own part, no effort shonld be Meyer, J. H. Hawkins, 0. Hawkstey, T.White, 0. E. Steel. spared if he conld advance the condition of tho Chapter. Comp. Uarke It was announced that the Board of Stewards now , in returning thanks, stated he had been many years a mem- numbered 308. Col. Lo Gendre N. Starkie was appointed ber of the Chapter ; he was glad to feci thafc after half a century in freemasonry he was agai n amongst Poles ; for whom he would always President, with Sir Henry Edward s, Bart., Col . Malet de do all he conld for their advantage. Comp. Lowden replied in a few Carteret, T. W. Tew, and the Rev. A. F. A. Woodford as appropriate remarks. The M.E Z. next proposed tho health of the Honorary Presidents. Bro. James Smith Eastes D.P.G.M. Exaltees, calling upon Comp. Geflowski to reply. This Companion Kent (for which Province Viscount Holmesdale, the Stated that it was more than an ordinary pleasure for him to bo pre- Chairman of the Festival , is tho Right Worshipful Grand sent that evening; he, being a Pole, had been delighted with the cere- mony, the sympath y he had received , the sentiments he had heard , Master) and Bro. Edgar Bowyer Grand Standard Bearer and the manner in which the M.E.Z. had conducted his part. The acting- Presidents. Bro. Horace Brooks Marshall, C.C., was ¦r.S. was also deserving of eqnal praise ; he only hoped ho should be appointed Treasurer and Bro. Frederick spared Honorary , to be with them for many years. Tho next toast wns that of the Binckes Secretary. Considerable discussion Past Principals. Honorary Comp. Palmer had acted well as M.E.Z., and Comp. took lace as to where the Festival should take place, and Nowakowski, who was Treanrer, had kept tho Chapter afloat by p innds supplied from his own spocket. Comp. Palmer, in returning a decision on this question will not be come to until the thanks, said he was pleased to see the Chapter supported by the next meeting of the Board of Stewards, which wiil take mother Lodge • at any timo his services wero at tho command of tho place on the 17th inst. CORRESPONDENCE , THE NEW RESTAURANT MONICO. THE dinner given on the occasion of the opening of the new We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor. Restaurant Monico took place on the 30th ult., when a select respondents. and distinguished company of the friends of the proprietors met to All Letters must hear the name anl address of the Write)- , not celebrate the event. The chair was occupied by Brother Willis, and necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith. the vice-chair by Brother Gros, of the firm of Hau and Co. About eighty guests were present. The chairman proposed the toast of We cannot undertake to return rej ected communications. the Queen, and Signor Tito Mattei delicrhfced the company with a performance on fche piano, which secured for fche talented porformer a perfect furore of applause. The toast of their Royal Highnesses FESTIVAL OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL the Prince and Princess of Wales was next given, and was fully honoured. Signor Ria then sang " Non e Ver," accompanied by To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . the composer ; the company fully appreciated this musical treat. DEAK SIR AND BROTHER ,—We are pleased to be able to inform you Bro. Hudson in an eloquent speech responded to the toast of the thafc notwithstanding the lamentable Fire at Freemasons' Hall, the Naval Forces, and Mr. Simpson played a very excellent solo on the Institution for Girls will nofc be post- violincello. The chairman proposed the toasfc of the evening, tho Festival of the Royal Masonio health of the Brothers Monico. In the course of his remarks he said poned ; bnt aa the accommodation will necessarily be somewhat con- they were assembled together to celebrate the re-opening of this tracted, we feel confident we may rely npon the co-operation of restaurant. The building was closed some few months since for the all those who are taking part in its celebration to make the best of purpose of making great and necessary alterations. As those present any little inconvenience whioh may unavoidably arise. could see, it had been beautifully re-decorated ; as likewise had the Grand Hall , which he could recommend to their inspection . Tho We are, Dear Sir and Brother, Bros. Monico had zealously gone to work, and completed the vast Tours faithfully and fraternally, improvements now visible. In incurring the great outlay these alterations had entailed , they relied on the continued and ROBERT G REY, increased support of the public, to whom already they were so much President of tho Board of Stewards. indebted. They would continue to supply the besfc viands and wines F. R. W. HEDGES, that could be procured . He (the chairman) knew all present wished Hon. Sec. Board of Stewards. them success, and would do full hononr to the toast, whioh 4th May 1883 . without further remarks he would now offer for acceptance. Thia compliment was acknowledged by Bro. M. Davis, who was entrusted by the Brothers Monico to express their gratification at the way in which the toast had been proposed and received. To Bro. Gros was entrusted the next toast, the health of the Chairman OLD KENT LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS —Brother Willis—whom he had hitherto only known in his To the Editor of the FREEMASON'S CHRONIC , E. official capacity. He, however, was well known in the City of London, and the genial manner in whioh he had presided DEAR SIR AND BROTHER ,—In your report of the proceedings on over them entitled him to their respect. The President , in the occasion of fche introduction to the above Lodge of Lord Wolseley reply, said his object in taking the chair was to render a service to of Cairo you have, doubtless unwittingly, done gross injustice to such the worthy proprietors, who he thought deserved every success. He poor modicum of common sense as I may claim to possess. In the few was sure all the guests had enjoyed themselves, and hoped such earnest words I addressed to the brethren assembled—with the con- social gatherings wonld frequently take place. He thanked Bro. Gros sent and at the request of the W.M. in the chair—I said no more for so kindly introd ucing the toast. To Signor Mattei and the than I should have said had the opportunity been afforded me while gentlemen who assisted by their vocal efforts great praise is due. presiding at the customary banquet—(on the occasion in question refreshment did not follow labour)—to propose the toast of " The Newly-Advanced Candidate." I recognised the position and services of our distinguished brother, The installation meeting of the Lily of Richmond Lodge, but, with all the respect I feel for men of light and leading, whose No. 820, will take place on Wednesday next, the 9th inst, adhesion to our ranks must always be matter for congratulation , I at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond. Brother Charles appreciate and value the privileges of our Order far too highly to Hubbard, who has already twice filled the chair of this think of proposing a " vote of thanks " to any one who may offer himself to participation therein. Lodge, viz. in 1878 and 1879, was, at the last meeting, unanimously elected Master. The proceedings commence I am, Dear Sir and Brother, at 3 o'clock p.m. Yours faithfully and fraternally,
FREDERICK BINCKES. WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS.—The London and North Western Railway 8 A Red Lion-square , W.C. Company announce that the ticket offices afc Euaton, Broad Street 30th A , pril. Kensington , and Willesden Junction will be open throughout the day from Monday, 7th May, until Monday, 14th (inclusive), so thafc passengers wishing to obtain tickets for any destination on the London and North Western Railway can do so at any time of the day, prior to the starting of the trains. The tickets will be dated to (BMimiy. suit the convenience of passengers. Tickets can also be obtained for the principal stations on the London and North Western system and —_«— its connections (Sunday and Bank Holidays excepted) at the follow- BROTHER W. H. LUCIA. ing town receiving offices of the Company :—Swan with two Necks, Golden Cross, Charing Cross ; Spread Eagle, Piccadilly Circus ; s Lane ; 16 Holborn ; George and Blue Boar WE regret to have to record the death of Bro. William 70 St. Martin' , Holborn ; H. Lucia, Provincial Grand Secretary Suffolk, Spread Eagle, Gracechurch Street ; Bolt-in-Tun, Fleet Street ; which sad event took lace on Tuesday 34 Albert Gate ; Griffin , Green Man, and Still, 241 Oxford-street, p morning, at and 33 High-street, Kensington. On Saturday, 12th May, the his residence, Bury St. Edmunds. The deceased gen- express train leaving London (Euston) at 3.0 p.m., Birming. tleman, who was 63 years of age, had been ill for some time, ham (New-street) at 5.30 p.m., Liverpool (Lime-street) afc and by his death Freemasonry in West Suffolk loses one of 7.35 p.m., and Manchester (Victoria) at 7.30 p.m. will be its most energetic supporters. Bro. Lucia's connection extended to Windermere. On the same date a special express, 1st, with the Order extended over a number of 2nd, and 3rd class, will leave London (Euston Station) at 3.45 p.m. years. He was for Birmingham, calling at Willesden Junction, Rugby, and Coventry the founder of the Royal St. Edmunds Lodge, No. 1008, only, and reaching Birmingham (New-street) at 6.20 p.m. The and the Abbey Lodge, No. 1592, both of Bury ; he express trains to and from the City, St. Albans, Watford , and took a very active part in the establishment of the White Kensington will not rnn on Whit Monday. Cheap Excursion Trains will run from London , for three and six days, to Carlisle, the Lake Rose Chapter, Buiy, ancl was Past Master of four Lodges, ' and P.Z. of the White Rose Chapter. He held District, North, South, and Central Wales, the North of England, the the offices Potteries, Birmingham, and the Midland Counties, &c. Foil parti- of Prov. Grand Secretary of- Suffolk, and Grand Scribe E. culars of which can be obtained at any of the above Offices , or at the in the Provincial Chapter. He was also a P.P.G.S.W., Railway Stations. and a few years ago was elected by the Grand Master to the office of Grand Sword Bearer of England. The A movement is on foot among fche Masons of Philadelphia to funeral will take place this day (Saturday). establish in thafc city a Home for aged and indigent Freemasons. Meetings have been held and an effort is being made to secure the co-operation of all the Lodges in the city for this laudable purpose. An institution of this sort would be a greater hononr to Masonry in HottoWAY 'S PILLS.—Any dyspeptic sufferer, aware of the purifying, regu- lating, and gently aperient powers of these Pills, should permit no one to cloud Philadelphia than it now enjoys in having the finest Masonio his judgment or to warp bis course. With a, box of Holloway 's Pills, and Temple in the world. Philadelphia claims priority in Masonic attention to its accompanying directions, be may feel thoroughly satisfied that organizations in this country. She can attain to hi her honour by he can safely and effectuall y release himse'f from his miseries without impair- g ing his appetite, or - .-eakeniug his digestion. This most excellent medicine act» beitig the first to establish a Home for worthy brethren who may have as a nervine and bodily tonic by aiding nutrition , and banishes a thousand been unfortunate in business, or from any canse have no home of their annoying forms of nervous complaints. An occasional resort to Holloway's own as old age comes creeping on aud they are unable to provide for remedy will provo highly salutary to all persons, whether well or ill, whose digestion is slow or imperfect , a condition usually evidenced by weariness, themselves. We bid our Fraters Godspeed in their noble work.— languor, li . tlessnoss, and despondency. Masonic Advocate, The Second of the Annual Festivals—that in connection TIGEEHOOD AND SPIDERHOOD. with the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls—will bo held on Wednesday next FROM THE KEYSTONE . , the 9th instant. The visit of the Stewards to the School , and distribution of Prizes, has been who knows but little of the world knows that it is selfish , very fixed for Tuesday, when Bro. W. W. HE Beach, M.P., Prov. selfish , while he who knows much of it realizes that all the Grand Master Hants and the Isle of Wi and on the mountains ght will attend for bulls and bears are not at large in the fields , the purpose. nor even along " the Barbary coast," but thafc there is often too much „f the wild animal found in unregenerate and profane man every. where. Sometimes he springs as a tiger, sometimes he spins as a spider, bnt always hois dangerous—watch him. We do nofc say what this is The numerous friends of our worthy Brother T. J. owing to ; we do not blame it on old Adam , or anybody, except Barnes will regret to hear the critical state of his health is When we see a ti whether in perhaps the individual himself. ger, causing his family much concern. We sincerely trust that a ca»e or at large, whether walking on all fours or looking very human , we get out of his way. When we see a spider, whether the change in the weather we may now look forward to fairy-'ike and harmless-looking on his serial web, or robust and will have a beneficial effect, and that our dear old friend afoot, treading the earth like a man , we avoid him. A fciger is a tiger, will again be able to regain strength , and take an active and a spider a spider, no matter what his form. Men are some- share in the labours he has hitherto so ably fulfilled. times spiders and sometimes tigers. Look out for them. They are impostors. Their apparen t manhood is real tigerhood or spiderhood. B. Whatever was the origin of Freemasonry, and its primary purpose, its principles, and precepts to-day operate to overcome, eliminate and The installation of Brother E. J. Acworth as Master expel from the breasts of its initiates any tendency toward s animal- of the Lodge of Harmony, No. 133, will take place ism. It says, stand upright, look np, peer beyond, demean yourself on Monday, at the Minor Hall of the and have a care for the hereafter. The Grand Architect Paversham Institute. well here, A banquet will afterwards be g of the Universe is yonr father—worship Him ; every member of iven at the Ship Hotel, every Masonio Lodge is your brother—love him. Brotherly Love is Paversham. Viscount Holmesdale has promised to pay the the key-note of Masonry. It introduces to the harmony of the Lodge, brethren a visit on this occasion. where Brethren " harmonize in the light." It bids yon, fraternally grasp hy the hand and tnke to your heart every worthy Brother. Do not spring upon him like a tiger, nor deceive him like a spider. Do not seclude yourself from your kind , but go forth blessing and to At the Yearly Communication of the District Grand bless, enjoying yourself socially ancl convivially, while yon aro minister- Lodge of the Eastern Archipelago, held on Wednesday, the ing enjoyment to others. There are those who 28th March , the appointment and investiture of the follow- " Sit close and silently within , ing Officers took place :— And their own web from their own entrails spin, " Bro. J. D. Vanghan P.M. 1152 and 508 D.D. Grand Master but no Freemason should go into such a manufacturing business ; T. Cargill 1152 . - Senior Grand Warden the product does not warrant ifc. The goods are poor, and there is no - M. B. Dennys 1152 Junior Grand Warden demand for them. Ascetics and hermits are out of date - - - , J. P. Joaquim P.M. 508 and and ascetism and hermitism far below par. Freemasonry in- W.M. 1152 . - Grand Reg structs its votaries to be the reverse of all this. Ifc teaches .. istrar R. 0. Norris (re-elected) - - Grand Treasurer one to remember his kind, to be sympathetic, to be helpful to be , J. P. B. Seal W.lVt. 508 - - Grand Secretary charitable, not—to go outside of his web—but to have no web—to be G. Lavino P.M. 1555 . Senior Grand Deacon a man, not a spider, and to exemplify in his conduct manhood not - , A. Knight S.W. 1152 Junior Grand Deacon spiderhood. - - J. H. Windrum P.M. 1311 & 508 G. Superintendent of Works It may do at a time when the blasts of war blow in our ears, " to W. Windrum J.W. 508 - - Grand Director of Ceremonies imitate the tiger," but not in times of peace, not in the bosom of the J. Rae 508 . ...Grand Fraternity, nofc towards a Brother Mason . It is never Sword Bearer justifiable to 0. K. E. Woods 1152 . Grand Organist act the spider or the tiger to a Brother. We are protectors not - 0. B Hall 508 - - . . Grand Pursuivant destroyers, friends nofc foes. The profane may act brutishly, nofc we. D. Comrie 1555 . . ¦) , „, , Let anti-Masons cheat and deceive - ~ , set their webs to catoh the C. Emmerson J.W. 1152 . j Grand Stewards thoughtless and ignorant—it is their nature but we are bred in a - , W. Woodworth ....Grand T ler different school, and amenable to a higher law. We have been y " brought to Light," the light of truth, unity and concord, while they are in the midst of a darkness which may be felfc. It may be that there are those who now and then have observed CHEAP GAS LIGHT.—-Very few know that the light given by an traces of the presence of a spider-like or tiger-like man in the ordinary gas burner can be greatly increased by simply turning the Fraternity. It is too much to expect that we should be entirely burner over sideways until it slopes slightly downwards. The flame successful in excluding from the Craft every such person . We aim is thrown out as a horizontal sheet formed into a saucer-shape by the to he successful , and all of our regulations are framed to that end. natural curling up of tho edges. Mr. Fletcher, of Warring ton , who is But the strictest rules, and the most careful observance of them, evidentl y imbued with the idea thafc he will nofc only save trouble by occasionally fail to exclude the unworthy. The hypocrite sometimes utilizing gas as a fuel , but also is never content without a very large makes himsel f at home in the most exclusive circles- Applicants six-pennyworth of work for his sixpence, has been testing the may declare that they are unbiassed by improper considerations, and difference in duty obtained by an average upright and a hori. mnoflaeuced by mercenary motives, but when, after they have been zontal saucer-shaped flame, and finds ifc averages by photometer received , after a proper examination , they immediately begin to seek about 10 per cent, in favour of the latter, but owing to prey upon the Fraternity, or individual members of it, watch them , to the fact that with his position of flame the light is look out for them. They are spiders or tigers in disguise. They are, in thrown downward s, and is perfectly free from shadow, the the largest sense of the word, impostors. All of their Masonry is on actual results in his own works and offices have proved that their tongues, and none of it in their hearts. Young Masons, a burner consuming five cubic feet per hour with a horizontal especially, shonld be on their guard against these deceivers. They flame gives a better light, and is better for work, than an np. borrow and pay not again ; they wear their Masonry as a cloak to hid e right flam e consuming six cubic feet per hour. It is, in fact, somewhat their guilty purposes ; their service is eye-service, and if employed of an approach to the principle of Siemen's regenerative burner with they must be closely looked after. The only proper course -when the advantage of costing nothing. This is not new to experts, but it they are detected in their unfraternal and un-Masonic condnct, is to is a bit of useful information to the public, who may by this means suspend or expel them. They are blots on the Craffc, that shonld be either increase their light or reduce their gas bills without any ex. removed as soon as discovered. pense. Ifc is something to make a little profit or effect a little The gospel thafc Freemasonry teaches is the gospel of manhood, economy now-a-days without having firsfc to pnt one's hand in one's embracing truth, justice, honesty, temperance, brotherly love. pocket. Our better halves will probably still adhere to the wasted glass Against these there is no law. But the crafty deceits of the spider, globe and upright flame, which make our living rooms so unpleasantly and the open ferocity of the tiger, let them never be named among us, close ; but there are millions of burners in offices and works which save to condemn and to punish. can be simply turned over to the advantage and profit of the nsers. The improvement is easy to demonstrate without any cost whatever, and no doubt thousands will profit by the hint. No advantage is THB W. H. JONES MEMORIAL FUND gained over a large and perfect upright flame regulated to very low ^PHE pressure, the real action of the change of position being that the ex- Execu tive Committee of the W. H. Jones Memorial Fund cessive pressure J have in which Common invariably given in the mains is neutralised published a lengthy list of contributors, by turning Law, Literature hilanthropy, are the flame downwards , and the rush of air causing the , Music, the Drama, and private p gas to be over-burnt is prevented.—Mechanical World. a", more or less, represented. A noticeable feature, however, is the absence of names connected with the Railway interest, to which Bro. Jones long rendered good service. It has beon suggested that an energetic appeal in this direction could scarcely fail to meet with DANCING. —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance.—Bro. due recognition . and Mrs. JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily, and undertake to toacli ladies and gentlemen, who havo never had the slightest previous ku-iwledge or instrnction, to go through every fashionable 'ball-da .ee in a few easy lessons. LODGE FURNITURE FOR SALE.-Half the Value. Private lessons any hour. Morning and evening classo HPHREE PEDESTALS, with Emblems and Sank Panel* ; three Oak - HOSPFX -US OIT APPLICATION _ y. Candlestick", solid brass capitals and sockets ; thvco small stands OT ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET, OXFORD STREET, W. 0a,k k'01 8 with revolving Globes ; ono box of Tools complete lili"rae silk.r° velvet "™ * cushion ; thrne gavels; one sword ; ballot boy. BRO. JACQUES WTSMANIT WILL BE HAPPY TO TAKE THE _ A -___ _;EST OV For price, &c, apply to .T. J. MARSH, 225 We 'l Street, Hackney, E. MASOJTIO BAILS. 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Percy Lodge of Instruction, No. 198.—Meeting at the FUNERALS. Jol l y Farmers, Southgate-road , Islington , N., on 28th April. Present —Bros. Weeden W .M., Ashton S.W., Capstick J.W., Venning S.D., Bros. W. K. L. & G. A. HUTTON, Wool f J.D., Snook I.G., Fenner acting Preceptor, Galer Secretary ; also Bros. Houghton , Manger, Richardson, and Dixie. Lodge was COFFIN MAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS , opened in due form with prayer, and the minutes of last Lodge 17 N EWCASTLE STREET STRAND meeting were read and confirmed. After preliminaries, Brother , , W.C. Mangor (a F.C.) answered the questions leading to the third degree. And 30 FOREST HILL ROAD , PECXHAM RYE, S.E, The coromony of passiug was afterwards rehearsed, Brother Manger candidate. Lodge was resumed, and Bro. Ashton was unanimously B. Stewart Hon. Sec. ; also Bros. Clements, C. Kendall, Pringle, and elected W.M. for the ensuing week. Bro. Capstick, of the Industry Pug h. Lodge was opened in due form, aud the minutes of previous Lodge, No. 186, was elected a member. The Fifteen Sections will meeting were read and confirmed. Bro. Pugh answered the questions be worked in the Upton Lodge of Instruction , held at the Swan leading from first to second degree. Lodge was advanced , and Tavern , Bethnal Green-road , by members of tho Percy, on Thursday, Bro. Clements, as candidate to be raised to the third degree, the 10th May, nnder the presidency of Bros. I. P. Cohen W.M., H. G. answered the questions, and was duly entrusted. Lodge was opened Gush S.W., A. Trewinnard J.W., and A. W. Fenner I.P.M. Brethren in tho third degree, and the ceremony of raising rehea rsed, Bro. are cordially invited. Clements candidate. Bio. George Kennett Pugh, of Old England Lodgo 1790, was unanimousl y elected a member. Bro. Austen was appointed VV.M. for the meeting on Wth May. Tho Fifteen Sections Loughborough Lodge of Instruction, No. 22.—At will be worked in this Lodge on 7th May, oa which occasion Bro. the weekly meeting, held at the Cambria Tavern, Cambria-road, Stewart 1278 will preside. Loughborough, S.E., on Monday evening last, Brother James Stevens P.M. P.Z. &c. paid his long-promised visit to this flourish ing Lodge, and gave his lecture on the first degree. Amongst the members present we noticed" Bro. J. R. Johnson Preceptor, and Bros. Donald , Brixton Lodge of Instruction, No 1949.—The usual Baldwin, Philips, Richardson , Harvey, Westly, Banks, Rush, Wood , weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening last, the 1st instant, at Allison, Snelling, Leigh , Perkins, Sherring, Haines, Poore. The Bro. Monk's, the Prince Regent, Dulwich-road , East Brixton , when Lodge was opened , Bro. J. R. Johnson occupy ing the chair, assisted there was a good attendance of brethren. The W.M. Brother A. E. by Bros. Allison and J. Saddler Wood as Senior and Jnnior Wardens, Albert being supported by the following :—Richardson S.W., Hakini Bros. Banks S.D., Harvey J.D., and Westley I.G. After the confirm- J.W., Francis Preceptor, Philli ps Treasurer, Williams Secretary. ation of the minutes Bro. James Stevens proceeded with his Poore S.D., Banks J.D., Baldwin I.G. ; also Bros. Harling P.M., lecture, which was listened to with marked attention by the brethren, Knight, Hooper , Letchfield , Pooler, Croucher, Hudepohl, Monk, and as time did not permit of it being concluded , Bro. Stevens Danks, Hill, Millen. Lodge being opened in due form, the Secre. consented to attend at an early date, at the request of the brethren , tary read the minutes of the previous meeting, whioh were unani- to deliver the second portion of his lecture. Three members mously confirmed. The W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of initiation, wore elected , and a nnanimous vote of thanks was passed to Brother Bio. Knight candidate. The W.M. rehearsed the ceremony of passing, Stevens for the part of his interesting lecture he had delivered , and Bro. Hill candidate. Lodge was olosed to the first degree, and a as a small token of respect he was elected an honorary member hearty vote of thanks accorded to the VV.M. for the excellent manner of the Lodge. He in reply to the vote accepted it in the fraternal in which he had conducted the duties of the chair, for the first time spirit of the intentions of the brethren. The Lodge was then closed in his Masonio career. Bro. Richardson was elected W.M. for the in ancient form, and it was tbe unanimously expressed view of the ensuing week. Lodge was closed io duo form in peace and har- brethren present that they had received considerable instruction mony, and adjourned until Tuesday next, at 8 p.m. The anniversary from what Brother Stevens had ao kindly imparted to them in his meeting of the Lodge will be held on Tuesday, 12th June, when lecture. the worthy Preceptor, Bro. Francis, will preside, and work the cere- mony of installation. After the Lod ge of Instruction closed, the monthly meeting of the Brixton Lodge of lustruction Benevolent United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction, No. 507 — Association was held, Bro. Francis, the President , being in the chair. The usual weekly meeting was held at tho Surrey Masonic Hall , The Secretary, Bro. Hooper , read the minutes of the previous meet- Camberwell , on Friday evening, the 27th ultimo, when there was ing, which were confirmed. The Treasurer, Brother Richardson, a large attendance of brethren. The Worshi pful Master, Bro. E. A. announced that he bad over £10 10s iu hand, and it was resolved Francis was supported by the following Officers :—Bros. H. Baldwin that there should be two ballots, of £5 5s each, in accordance with S.W., Serjeant J. VV., Pooro Secretary, Philli ps S.D., Jones J.D., the rules. Bro. Harling P.M. and Miss Hammond proved to be the Hakini P.M. I. G., Williams Organist, Knight Master of Ceremonies, fortunate recipients. Tbe Society now numbers forty members, who there were also present Bros. Richardson , Bye jun., Bate, Stokes, pay a subscription of ls pr,r week. Twenty-five guineas have already Albert, Banks, Styles, Pooler, and others. After preliminaries, been paid over to the Charities. This augurs well for the snocess Lodge was advanced to the second degree, and, in accordance with of the Society in the future, and our Masonio Charities will benefit previous arrangements, the W.M. (Brother Francis) proceeded to accordingly. Members are admitted any week after the lustruction rehearse the instal lation ceremony (omitting that portion relating to Lodge is closed , and at. the monthly meeting, on the firs t Tuesday in the board of Installed Masters). Brother S. Richardson having each month. Ballots are taken if funds allow ; there will , however, assumed tbe chair of K.S., the Officers of the evening, as above, were always be one or two each monthly meeting, and shortly, it is hoped, dnly invested, and the remainder of the ceremony waa proceeded even more. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the pro. with, and concluded. Lodge being closed to the first degree , a hearty ceediugs at a somewhat late hour. vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Brother Francis for the admirable manner in which he bad worked the ceremonies, to the great pleasure and profit of the brethren. The resolution was ordered to be inserted on the minutes. Brother Francis thanked the Lodge for their kind vote, which was a sufficient reward for his THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS exertions. Brother G. H. Knight rendered efficient service as WILL BE WORKED Master of Ceremonies, as also did Brother Williams as Organist ; he gave the musical portions with great taste and effect. Bro. Baldwin At the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction, No. 1507, Crown and was elected Worshi pful Master for the ensuing week. Brother S. Cushion , 73 London Wall , E.G., on Monday 7th May, at 7 o'clock Richardson was elected a member. The usual routine business p.m. Bros. Walter Martin S.D. 879 W.M., j; C. Smith A.M.C. 1744 being duly completed , and hearty good wishes expressed by the S.W., G. Emblin 147 J.W., First Lecture—Bros. Moran , Hester, brethren, Lodge was closed . Thomas, Money, Sillis, Smith , Powell. Second Lecture—Bros. Knight, Hemming, Paul, Ager, Morney. Third Lecture—Bros. Pierdon, Emblin, Weeden. Bro. Edwin Storr S.D. 167 Secretary, Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction, No. 780.—A At the Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No. 1625, Royal Hotel, Mile meeting was held at the Star and Garter Hotel, Kew Bridge, on End. road , on Monday evening, 7th May, at seven o'clock precisely. Friday, 27th April, at 8 o'clock p.m. Present—Hros. C. E. Botley Bro. B. Stewart 1278 will preside. Bros. T. J. Barnes P.M. 554 and W.M., F. Botley S.W., Gomm J.W., Cammell S.D., Monson J.D. , 933 S.W., Cundick P.M. 1421 J.W., Moss S.D. 1275 I.P.M. Fi'st Tucker W.M. 1612 Treasurer, Sperring I.G., Andrews P.M. Precep. Lecture—Bros. Brittain , Hammond , Hubbert , Levy, West, Stephens, tor ; also Maton, &c. Lodge was opened in the first degree, and Cundick. Second Lecture—Bros . Clements, Richardso n, Job, Musto, tbe minutes of last meeting were read confirmed atid signed. Lod ge Moss. Third Lecture—Bros. Soheerboom , Myers, Barnes. Bro. B. was opened in the second and third degrees, and the ceremony of Stewart 1278 Hon. Sec. raising rehearsed , Bro. Preceptor acting as candMate. Lodge was B closed in the third and second degrees. The W.M. and the brethre n y the brethren of the Percy Lodge of Instruction , No. 198, by then worked the first and fourth sections of the lecture. Brother special invito of the Upton Lodge of lustruction, No. 1227, on Thursday, Botley was elected W.M. for next Friday. the 10th instant, at the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green- road. Bro. I. P. Cohen P.M. 1594 W.M., at seven o'clock. Brethren are kindly invited to attend. New Concord Lodge of Instruction, No. 813.—A meeting was held on Wednesday last, at the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road. Present—F. Ashton W.M., Gush S.W., W. Potter Crown Svo, price 2s 6d, cloth lettered. J.W., F. Perl Secretary, Jnpp S.D., Delvalle J.D., Halford I.G. ; P.M.'s Cnsworth Preceptor, Killick. Visitors—Allsopp, Gadsby, WniUxmity 0I pas ante §. .tin . mn\ ®Ummt. Ockelford , Head Lone Weeden Dixie Langdale. The cnstomai y , , , , By Bro. JAMES STEVENS, P.M., P.Z., formalities having been observed in opening the Lodge, and the &c. " May be read with minutes read and confirmed , the W.M. proceeded to rehearse the cere- advantage by the whole Craft. "—Sunday Times. ' Grand Lodge should at once set to work to secure the desired uniformity." mony of initiation, Bro. Dixie candidate. Bro. Gush, assisted by the —Shejield Post . brethren , worked the firs t and second sections of the first lecture. " The subject is ably argued by the author."— Western Dail y Mercury. " U.-el' Bro. Langdale, of the St. Andrew 's Lodge, No. 401, was elected a ul and valuable in the highest degree."—Exeter Gazette. " Will have a material -ffoet on the future of Masonic Ritual."—South member. Bro. Gush was appointed W.M. for the ensuing meeting. Western Star . Hearty good wishes having been offered , the meeting adjourned until '¦ The author adduces many variations in the language used by different Pre- ceptors " —COJ S Monthl Legal Circular Wednesday next, at the hour of eight precise ly. The breiluv n then ( ' y . indul " -,'u8)'t t0 be inthe hands of every .Vinson."— Northampton Guardian . ged in harmony, which is the practice here after Lodge business "To Jf'ieemaso i is gent-rally; it will be found useful and valuable, - .ml we com 18 over. mend it to their notice accor \a.ix, \y." —Surrey County Obsercer. " Bro. Stevens' motion for a Committee on the subject of Uniformity of Ritua was carried by a large majority."—Freemason ' s Chronicle report of Grand Lodge Tredegar Lodge of Instruction, No. 1625.—Held at meeting, 3rd December 1S79. the Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , on the 30th April. Present—Bros. Sent, by post , en receipt of stamps, by the Author, Bro. JAMES Hubbert W.M.., Austen S.W., Oxley J.W., West S.D., Job J.D., STEVENS, 112 High-street, Clapham, S.W.; or by Bro. W. W. MORG AN bohee , -boom I.G., I. P. Cohen P.M. 205 acting as Preceptor, Belvidere Works, Hermes H'!', Pentonville, London, N. Price 3s Qd , Crown Svo, cloth, gilt. 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Ward Verry, P.M and Past (The Right Hon. Lord Skelmersdale, Prov. Grand . Soj. [Arch] Herts). Iron, from 10/8 each. Brass, from 30/- each. 33deg., DeputyG.Master.Grand ACHILLES , H., G.M. M.M:., Great Prior of Br0. E- j .Morris , Past G.J.D.,and the Temple, and M.P. Sov. G. Past Dep. Prov . G.H. of Eastern Commander A. and A. Rite.) Division of South Wales). ROVINCIAL AGNATE A P M A DEVON CRAFTSMAN (Bro. W. W B. Beach, M P., Proy. (Br0. j . E. Curteis, 30 deg., Past G.M. and G. Sup. Hants and Isle Prov- <-__. Warden Devon), of Wight, Past G.M.M.M. and « TUIADAMANTH Pri0r 0fthe TemPie f r ' ' ° (Br5 J Mp lteney Montagu , J.P. &?- , TIME HONOURED LANCASTER - _^. -Sp. .& G^__S'P£?: Pro. J. Lancaster Hine, P. Prov. g U Dorsetshire, and G G.S. Warden East Lancashire). Chancellor^ Supreme Council A. THE SCHOLAR and A. Rite). (Bro. John Newton, F/R.A. 8., P.M., HIPPOCRATES P.Z., Author of Works on Navi- (Br0 j pearson Bell, M.D., Past , // B gation). G. Deacon, Dep. Prov. 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(The R ght Hon. the Earl of Don- A BOON COMPANION ou»hi_ore, 32 deg., Past G.S. (Bro. E. 0. Woodward , P.M. 382, -" strength, portability and Dep. G.M.M.M) . 1637, _c.) PHESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity, Warden, L cheapness, and elegance of finish . Thoy are suitable for Military Bands A MASTER OF CEREMONIAL A G RAND S UPERINTENDENT Orchestras, Reading and News Rooms, Libraries, Studies, nnd Drawing Roo™9.' (Bro. Thos. Entwisle, 30 deg., Past (Sir Daniel Gooch, Bart., M.P., 30 When opened to their f nil capacity they stand 6 feet high, and can he lOKtea Prov. G.S. of Works E. Lau.) deg., Prov. G.M. and G. Sup. and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter. The weightis about OUR COSMOPOLITA V BROTHER Berks and Bucks). lbs. 12 oz., and they will support a weight of SO lbs. _EsCULAPlUS (Bro. Samuel Rawson, 33 deg., Past of Dist. G.M. and G. Sup. China). (Bro. J. Daniel Moore, M.D., 32 To be obtained of all Music Dealers , and of the Manufacturers and Proprie tor! A G REAT A RITHMETICIAN deg., Past G.S. U ., Craft , and the Patent , (Bro. R. B. Webster , Member of tho *'»st ' :s '**. -> Arch > Intend .u» Finance and Audit Committees General Order of Rome and Ilea HARROW & CO. oi the R.M. Girls* aud Boys' Gross oM..
PIANOFORTE S AND HARMONIUMS ON EASY TERMS. ESTABLIS HED 1832 . HP! REASON, Manufacturer of Perambu- X . lators and Invalid Chairs, &c, of every de- scription . 317 and 3W Upper Street, Islington, N. ,- GROYBR &. G-BOYEB and at the Factory, 339 Kingsland Road, London. LET ON HIRE, WITH OPTION OF PURCHASE , A STRONG Ctl._t. l-AR CARRIAGE, on Bicycle Wheels , Warranted , £2 2s. BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT INSTRUMENTS.OWN "WttgW THEIR '1 ^ ^ PURCHASERS CHOOSE TERMS, Ali L WHO SUF.FEB PBOSI | »>J) | FROM 15S TO £3 3s PER QUARTER . , I p. * f| The AtlvautageM of » Trial, wttli the Convenience of the G-OTJT Ab-TD RHEUMATISM fW «_ -• _ " ¦ .J fl Three Tears' Sytitem at Cash Price, by Paying about a <|narter M ,_ of the by Knar Payment*, Iroin Should immediately have recourse to «__¦/— H— - .^j-^ a j/ value down, the Balance •_ _.__# ^^ _j __j- 15_ per quarter. ^ TRADE'S CELEBRATED GOUT AMD GROVER & GROVER Gate AVILL & SMART ), "^ RHEUMATIC PILLS. Known throughout the world as the safest and TABERNACLE SQUARE, FINSBURY, E.G. most effectual remedy for the instant relief and lOTVltllSHBI ) 18'tO rapid cure of Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Lumbago, and all Pains in the Head, Face, and Limbs. PIANOFORTES , £19 10s. OF ALL CHEMISTS , ls lid and 2a 9d, AME RICAN ORGANS , £9 5s. GEORGE EADE, HARMONIUMS , £5 15s. SOLE P ROPRIETOR , Perfect in Tone and 'Pouch.. EJlearant Wa lnut Cases. Every Instru- ment warranted to stand any extreme climate. 72 GOSWJE__I _I ROAD, LONDON. SHIPPERS AND DEALERS SUPPLIED. Before deciding on purchasing, write for a descriptive Price List and Testimonials to O. LIKST - AD, Manager . RHEUMATIS M. COBDEN PIANOFORTE COMPANY, 18 & 19 Ever, holt Street , Camden Town, London. TEE only real remedy for this complaint is the Northern Cure (patent). In bottles Is, lid each, to be had or' all OUemists. Proprietors aad Manufacturer, E DWARDS XHD ALEXANDER , G. W. KNIGHT, 29 Hla-kett-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne.
€wmf #§te, mi §vftmt '§|ite , 73T A T"R5Q THE GRE.VT REMEDY $tmt UJJlSl.±l\iiD FOtt GOU T and LITTLE BELL ALLEY , BACK OF MOORGA TE STREET, CITY, RHEUMATISM. The excruc ating pain is AND i quickly rel eved and cured ewr ,la by BEIXTON. f *i^\T TIT1 *n a - ys this cele- 38 CHAUCER EOAD, \J"\J yj br ited Medicine. ± These Pills require no res- CORNICES AND iFHAMES OF ALL KINDS REPAIRED AND REGILT. traint of diet during their use. aud are certain to pre- vent tho diseasu _ttack_ug Bro. A. OLDROYD , Stratford , London, T _ TT -T- oi anv v tal part. s ,lc by il11 Chemists at HOTELS, ETC. ¦*•fr ¦_L *- JJ_lMJ J_J __i - CARLISLE—Bush Hotel. MANUFACTURER OF TOBACCO POUCHES , - -**~'» Is lid and 2s 9d per box. SUTCLIFFE HOLROYD, Proprietor "PALING—Feathers Hotel Willi any mini - in r»i_«-il lc-t--i-_. EASTBOURN_ —Pier Hotel, Cavendish Place. C1AN be obtained direct from the Maki.., jfg3'^^^>'p¥^^^^ |^ BEBB |ffiP ^Wf«_| View of Sea and Pier. A. TAYLOR Proprietor / at the undermentioned prices , on receipt of I P.O.O. payable at Stratford. HAVGRF ORDWE8T.-Q ueen's Family and Com- morciat Hotd. BEN. .VI. DAVIE- Proprietor. ->; . , _ , . .. ,,. -, Will r..ik . \ KEW—Star and Garter. Good accommodation lor 'S,t'.-, - '/"¦••'.-' •'- ."*,' „ ' .':'; . .' Price -, nam-.; . > ! Lodge & Dinner Parties. J. BlUL. L Proprieto r : N...3 2/0 -iia:, . W0$£&: £V^-j; ".&t t -. MILFORD HAVEN—Lord Nel
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LETTER-PRESS COPPER -PLATE LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTER bu rns without a chimney, ine-sha ped , , , IT a p globe only being required , which has never , been known to break from the heat of the flame. BELVIDERE WORKS It will give more light than any other lamp with a wick of equal size. The combustion is so per- HERMES HILL, PENTONVILLE. fect that it deodorises the oil, and burns abso- lutely without smell, giving an intense pure white SUMMONSES ,^ MENU CARDS, &c. ARTISTIC ALLY EXECUTED. and beautiful light. It is unrivalled for simpli- city in lighting, cleaning, and trimming, and is , Sketches or Designs f or Specia l Purposes Furnished on App lication. in fact , the perfection of artificial light. Suitable for Cottage or Mansion , Churches , Chapels, <_c. Books , Periodicals , Pamphlets, Catalogues , Posters , Billheads , Showcards , Sec. Illustrated Catalogue , with full particulars, and giving valuable hints on Domestic Lighting " ancl the Management of Lamps Every desc r iption of Printin g (Plain or Ornamental ) executed in First Class St le. , free on applica- y tion. ESTIMATES SUPPLIED. THE HOLBORN LAMP COMPANY, 118 HOLBORN , LONDON , E.C. BT ORDER OP IHE MORTGAGEE. ! GO _>TC EK,TI2iTA.S, Say whore you saw this Advertisement. LEASE OF A 12 ROOMED HOUS E ENGLISH AND ANGLO-GERMAN. THE WAREHOUSEMEN AND CLERKS- AT A PEPPERCORN. f 1 .fON-S, .50 Co mine . _ ial-road , Lo n- PERMANENT - J" , don , _., inventor of the Anirl . -German with ! BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY , TWENTY-SIX YEARS TO RUN. chromatic se.ilo. >_ i _ tempered steel note> never ' Offices—2 Church Passage , Gresham Street , E.O. Set out of LET FOR TWELVE Y E __ S AT £50 — W ORTH £100. tune. U-ed liy the leiidiucf performers. Established for the purpose of makin g advance s I' ri'-n Ijist or _ Mil .leal I . .strutnen - ot every descrip- on Freehold and Leasehold Property, or on any Neighbourhood of Portman-square , tion I'ree. I'M .-iiilUii. -.d i ..- ) XV. . . j other Good Securities. App ly, by letter only , to Mr .Tol in. .. care of Mr. VV. I No Premium , Bonus , Fees , or extra payments of XV. Morgan , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N. j any kind. All classes are eligible to become bor- NOW READY. I rowers . Write lor Prospectus. Demy Svo, Price 7s Ud , ARTHUR RCMBELOVV , Manager. O YNOKStS OP Till -CHESS OPENINGS. j . H E CHESS OL'BNL. G S O A Tabulated Analysis. Third Eil i ion, with q , additions and emendations , liy W- _ . r__ C OOK . By ROBERT B, W-. . MA . D. j I' rice ;is Bel. Printed and Published by Brother Wi . MAM WHAT i M OUOAW , at Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill, Pen- W. W. MORGAN , BE .VIDKBF. W ORKS , P B _ TO _ VIM, E . Lo_ DO _ : W . W. MoR G-.tr , Hermes Hill , P. ntonville . tonville , Saturday, 6th May 1883.