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I.O.G.T. 

Principles.  —Total 
alistinence,  ty  life  -  long 
pledges,  and  the  absolute 


prolubition  of  the  manufacture,  importation,  and  sale 
of  intoxicatijig  liquors. 

Policy.  —Broad,  allowing  Lodges  to  act  according 
to  locality,  time,  and  circumstances. 

Basis. — Non-beneficiary,    the   object   being  to  do 


good,  rather  than  receive  Ijenefit. 

Terms  of  Membership.— A  small  Entrance  Fee 
and  Quarterly  Subscription. 

Eligibility.— Both  sexes  are  admitted  and  are 
eligible  for  olfice. 


Vol.  XIII.    No.  637.    P1h%n"]    MONDAY,  APRIL  5,  1886.    [Ke."pVr.]     One  Penny. 


DICK    SILLY: 

A  BAND  OF  HOPE  BOY'S  STOET. 

By  the  Rev.  William  Isaac  Keay,  P.D.D., 
Trinidad. 

CHAPTER   XXXIIL 

DlSPC^AL  OF  THE  CHARACTERS  WHO  HAVE  PLAYED 
THEIR  PART  IN  THE  STORY  IN  A  VERY  SUMMARY 
MANNER.  The  WEDDING  ;  SOME  ACCOUNT  NOT 
ONLY  or  THE  PRINCIPAL  PARTIES  BUT  ALSO  OF 
THE  SPECTATORS.  AmIDST  A  SHOWER  OF  OLD 
SHOES  THE   CURTAIN   FALLS. 

The  custom  that  would  compel  an  author  to  give 
some  concluding  notice  of  all  his  dramatis  persotife, 
or  even  of  the  chief  among  them,  is  so  unreasonable 
that  we  should  not  have  thought  of  following  it 
even  if  we  could  ;  but  impossibility  in  our  case  adds 
an  additional  reason,  able  to  stand  against  all 
argument  to  the  contrary.  We  have  all  met  many 
persons  at  various  periods  of  our  lives  who  were 
Known  to  us  for  a  short,  or  it  may  be  for  some 
considerable,  time,  and  even  exercised  some  in- 
influence  upon  us,  good  or  bad  ;  but  they  passed 
from  our  sight,  and  we  do  not  care  to  hear  any 
more  of  some  of  them  if  we  could,  and  others  we 
couldn't  hear  of  again  if  we  would  ;  their  lives  and 
ours  have  diverged  irrevocably  ;  thus  must  the 
reader  be  content  to  be  treated  so  far  as  the 
ordinary  characters  in  this  story  are  concerned  ; 
they  are  past,  and  he  has  done  with  them  ;  of  a 
few  only,  being  those  who  have  occupied  the  prin- 
cipal part  of  our  space,  whether  telling  of  their  good 
or  evil  conduct,  do  we  intend  to  make  further  men- 
tion at  all,  — and  these  only  in  a  very  limited  way. 
The  first  of  whom  it  will  be  well  to  dispose  is  the 
lentenced  convict ;  the  sharp,  clever,  shrewd, 
but  unscrupulous  clerk,  the  respectable  and 
prudent  dehauchac,  the  blackleg,  gamester  and 
sportsman,  at  last  the  convicted  felon 
he  was  not  a  man  who  had  altered  much  for  many 
a  year,  though  he  had  developed  much  ;  rascal, 
villain,  fiend,  were  the  words  to  describe 
bis  life  almost  since  he  attained  manhood,  only  at 
last  he  came  within  the  reach  of  the  law  ;  and  that 
made  bis  character  plain  to  everyone.  What  part 
intoxicating  drinks  played  in  enabling  him  to 
become  what  he  was, may  be  gathered  from  the  state 
menta  extracted  from  his  confession  towards  the  end 
of  the  last  chapter  ;  and  for  a  man  to  continue  to 
be  what  be  was  and  find  pleasure  in  so  being  with- 
out the  baneful  influence — exciting,  benumbing, 
soothing  in  turn  —  of  intoxicating  liquors 
we  believe  to  be  impossible.  He  was  sentenced, 
as  formerly  stated,  to  10  years'  penal  servitude; 
but  of  nine  months  of  that  period  o.ily  have  we  any 
certain  account.  After  maintaining  a  sulky  sort  of 
silence  for  the  first  few  weeks  of  his  convict  life,  he 
began  to  behave  with  praiseworthy  propriety,  being 
diligent  in  the  task  appointed  him,  and  having  the 
outward  appearance  of  contented  resignation.  At 
the  end  of  three  quarters  of  a  year  he  escaped  in  the 
company  of  another,  whose  crime  was  burglary 
with  violence,  and  whose  penal  term  was  twice  his 
own.  The  manner  of  eluding  the  vigilance  of  his 
keepers  was  both  clever  and  daring.  He  was  never 
captured.  He  was  traced,  it  was  alleged,  to 
the  Australian  bush,  and  then  the  pursuit  was 
abandoned.  Some  would  identify  him  with  a  cele- 
brated   bushranger    whose    deeds    of  rapine  and 


but  whom  the  natives  called  Nibboo  ;  if  that  were 
not  he  then  his  person  and  name  sank  out  of  publi  c 
sight,  as,  indeed,  he  deserved  that  they  should.  If 
the  reader  can  join  us  in  saying,  "Peace  be  with 
him,"  so  be  it. 

The  wedding  next  demands  our  attention.  Great 
preparations  were  made  on  the  morning  of  the  day 
appointed, which  being  also  the  commemoration  was, 
of  course,  a  holiday  at  the  works.  Almost  everbody 
seemed  astir.  They  were  hanging  about  in 
groups  all  over  the  place,  male  and  female,  old, 
middle-aged,  and  young.  The  children  were  carry- 
ing about  extemporaneous  flags,  cheering  a  good 
deal  and  generally  having  a  good  day's  play  out  of 
it.  The  adults  clustered  about  in  all  sorts  of 
positions,  lying  on  the  ground,  standing  at  the 
comers,  sitting  on  the  doorsteps,  leaning  out  of  the 
windows,  and  all  or  at  least  a  great  many  of  their 
tongues  going,  the  wedding  or  some  cognate  sub- 
ject being  the  principal  topic  of  discourse.  Not 
being  near  enough  any  group  to  reproduce 
the  talk  we  may  be  pretty  safe  to  say 
that  the  men  chatted  about  it,  the  young 
women  gossiped  about  it,  and  the  old  women  of 
both  sexes  croiiked  about  it.  As  morning  passed 
into  forenoon  the  crowd  increased,  reaching  quite 
along  the  route  the  carriages  would  take  to  church. 
All  parts  of  the  churchyard,  and  especially  both 
sides  of  the  walk  from  the  principal  gate  to  the 
porch,  were  occupied  by  a  mass  of  interested 
spectators,  uncomfortably  numerous,  not  only  the 
neighbourhood  but  quite  distant  metropolitan 
quarters  contributed  their  quota  of  psraons  more  or 
less  interested  in  the  coming  event.  Then  there 
was  the  casual  loafer  here  and  there  visible,  always 
ready  to  make  one  at  a  crowd  and  assist  at  fun  or 
mischief  as  occasion  may  determine.  Early 
in  the  forenoon,  too,  a  large  printed 
notice  on  the  church-gates,  "  Beware  of  pick- 
nocknts  !"  gave  us  to  understand  that  the  local 
i^olice  had  become  aware  that  some  members  of  the 
light-fingered  fraternity  had  added  their  presence 
to  the  assembly. 

The  bridegroom  was  the  first  person  of  import- 
ance who  arrived  on  the  scene.  He  came  very  un- 
ostentatiously in  a  one-horse  conveyance,  which 
was  closed.  He  seemed  a  little  nervous  as  he 
stepped  into  the  porch,  for  he  hastened  into  the 
building  without  turning  even  to  look  at  the  crowd. 
Soon  after  came  the  groom's  man,  Mr.  Poppy,  fol- 
lowed by  various  clerks,  then  came  the  manager 
of  the  works,  who,  as  he  was  much  liked 
by  the  workmen,  received  a  hearty  cheer  the 
moment  he  was  recognised.  Then  a  close 
carriage  and  pair  drove  up  and  deposited  the  rector 
of  the  parish  and  Mr.  Walter,  returning  immediately 
to  the  house  of  the  Strongmans,  from  thence  it 
re-appeared  in  due  time  with  the  Rev.  Joseph 
Barron  and  Miss  Goodspell,  the  rector's  daughter, 
who  was  to  be  bridesmaid.  We  may  here  mention 
that  Mr.  Barron's  wife  (for  like  St.  Peter,  ho  was 
himself  a  married  man)  would  have  been  present 
but  for  sudden  illness.  As  this  carriage  returned 
for  the  second  time,  snd  the  hour  fixed  for 
the  ceremony  had  fully  arrived,  the  excite- 
ment of  the  crowd  was  getting  to  a  very  high 
pitch,  when  thesame  vehicle  again  came  in  sight,  and 
this  time  open,  and  within  it  were  the  bride  and 
her  father.  The  cheers  began  far  down  the  road, 
and  when  the  people  near  the  gate  saw  what  was 
coming,  they  took  up  the  strain,  so  that  by  the  time 


cruelty  appalled  the  hearts  of  the  entire  neighbour-  the  parties  stepped  out  of    the  carriage    it   was  a 
hood,  whose  name  was  very  uncertainly  reported,   mighty  shouting  indeed  ;    it  was  simply  deafening 


as  the  figures  of  father  and  daughter  disappeared 
within  the  sacred  edifice,  which  was  crammed  to 
the  door,  the  shoutors  without  indulged  themselves 
with  a  short  vacation,  and  were  quiet.  During  the 
ceremony  it  may  not  be  amiss  to  notice  a  few  per- 
sons in  the  crowd  without. 

Just  outside  the  gate  at  which  the  carriages 
entered  was  a  substantial  business-looking  cart, 
like  those  used  by  shopkeepers  for  the  delivery 
of  goods ;  within  it  was  seated  a  very  stout 
elderly  female  who  seemed  hot  and  not  very  com- 
fortable. The  people  crowded  all  about  her 
cart,  to  the  no  small  annoyance  of  the  horse, 
which,  though  town-bred,  and  therefore 
accustomed  to  a  great  deal  of  bustle,  did  not  seem 
to  enjoy  the  thing  at  all.  Besides  the  large 
female,  was  another  of  much  smaller,  even  diminu- 
tive, build,  and  a  little  crooked  in  the  figure.  A 
smart-looking  man  now  joined  them,  and  stood 
near  the  horse's  head.  He  had  been  at  the  church 
porch,  and  had  worked  his  way  back  to  the  party 
we  have  been  describing.  It  will  be  scarcely  neces- 
sary to  announce  Mr.  Nathaniel  Hubbard,  and  Uie 
two  women,  his  mother  and  spouse. 

*'  You  was  disappinted,  mother,  at  not  seein' 
bin  ;  but  it'll  be  all  right  when  he  comes  back,  for 
the  carriage  is  open,  and  he'll  drive  back  with  the 
bride  ,  and  we'll  h>»ve  a  real  good  sight  here,  mother, 
much  better'n  in  there.  ' 

"  That's  right,  Nat;  I  believe  we're  best  op 
here  ;  I'm  too  old  for  crowds  myself  ;  and  Sally  'od 
not  be  much  among  a  noisy  lot  like  them  is,  any 
more  than  me.     Did  you  see  him  at  all,  Nat  1 " 

"  No,  mother  ;  I  didn't  look  for  him  ;  I  knows 
him  well  enough,  it  was  her  I  went  for  to  see." 

The  maternal  Hubbard  was  evidently  innocent 
enough  to  be  unaware  that  difference  of  sex  causes 
also  some  difference  in  the  lines  on  which  curiosity 
runs. 

"What  matters  her,  boy,"  said  she;  "no 
doubt  she  be  a  fine  lady  and  all  that,  but  she's 
nowt  to  us  ;  it's  him  I  thinks  of." 

"  No  doubt,  mother  ;  and  it  was  on  his  account 
that  I  looked  to  see  her." 

"But,  Nat,  only  think  what  a  man  he's  "ot. 
He's  been  a  partner  this  while  back  ;  and  now  he's 
married  into  the  concern  ;  and  our  Dick,  think  o' 
that,  that  poor  folk  like  us  helped  to  make  him 
what  he  is." 

"  Little  things,  mother,  is  often  of  great  use. 
Our  vicar,  some  Sundays  ago,  was  speaking  about 
Pharoah's  daughter  picking  the  Hebrew  infant  out 
of  the  water,  hira  that  was  to  be  the  great  Law- 
giver, Moses  ;  and  he  said  that  an  old  English 
villossophy — I   think  that's   what  he  called  it -" 

"  Philosopher,  Nat  ;  you  never  do  get  big  words 
right  ;  I  wish  I'd  left  you  longer  at  school  ;  and 
it's  he  not  it ;  for  a  philosopher  is  a  man  of 
learning." 

"  Well,  mother,  I'm  not  a  man  of  learning,  and 
never  deceived  nobody  by  sayin'  I  was.  Still  I  can 
read  and  write  my  own  letters,  and  make  out  my 
accounts  except  a  difficulty  I  have  in  addin'  up 
ha'pence  and  farthins,  and  I  gives  them  to  Sally 
now  ; — but  to  get  back  to  the  velocipede " 

"  Let  him  go  on,"  said  the  mother,  helplessly,  as 
Sally,  otherwise  Mrs.  Nat,  was  about  to  set  him 
right. 

"  He  said  God  often  hangs  the  greatest  weights 
upon  the  smallest  wires.  Lives  turns  upon  the 
triflinest  things  you  ever  saw.  Now  I  thinks  baok, 
mother,  what  were  the  turnin'  pint  in  our  Diok's 
life  ?      I've  'eard  him  say  histelf  it  was  learnin'  to 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


April  5,  1886. 


he  teetotal.     And  ho;v  did  he  do  that  1    We  taught 
him.     But  how  did  we  come  for  to  teach  him  ?" 

*'  By  meeting  him  in  that  squnre,  Is^at " 

"  Jio,  mother,  your  nearly  always  right  ;  but  I 
think  he  might  have  gone  out  of  that  square  with- 
out our  saying  a  word  to  him  or  ho  to  us,  but  my 
hat  blew  off,  and  he  brought  it  back  ;  now  it  seems 
to  me  the  little  thing  that  did  it  all  was  the  puflF  uf 
wind  ;  all  we  aee  here  corned  out  o'  tliat,  and  as  the 
wind  wasn't  ours,  I  don't  think  wo  done  much  of 
t,  mother,  cifter  all." 

"Well,  woil,  Nat  it's  very  hot,  and  they'll  soon 
be  out,  and  we  must  have  a  proper  sight;  and, 
Sally,  give  me  out  my  white  pocket  hanky  to  wave 
like,  as    they  passes." 

Whereupon  the  daughler-in-Iaw  dutifully  un- 
folded a  very  ample  square  of  white  material  which 
the  matron  clutched  in  her  hand  to  be  in  readiness. 

Up  towards  the  church  porch  there  was  an  occa- 
sion.al  heaving  in  the  mass  who  were  closely  wedged 
together.  This  sort  of  movement  gave  an  oppor- 
tunity to  a  persevering  person  to  pet  forward  by 
degrees.  One  such  had  made  steady  progress 
towards  the  front  rank.  As  he  neared  it  he  tapped 
a  lame-looldng  man  on  the  shoulder,  who,  looking 
round,  said,  *'  Ah  !  be  that  you,  neighbour  ? 
scarcely  'xpectto  see  you  here  1" 

"  Same  to  you,  Bill ;  it's  the  last  thing  I  looked 
for. " 

*'  Pleasure's  double  when  you're  not  lookJn'  for 
it,  as  the  dragon  (ly  said  when  she  stung  the  horse's 
shoulder,  his  head  bein'  turned  the  other  way." 

"  Ha'nt  time  for  your  old  eayins  just  now; 
business,  business  I  " 

'*  Care,  care,  neighbour ;  and  keep  away  from 
me." 

"  You  duiio  nothing  here."  Roy  siid  you  was  at 
the  pay  last  night." 

"  Thought  you  didn't  expect  to  see  me  here,  and 
yet  you  were  told  I  was  here  !  I  advise  you  to  stick 
to  truth,  neighbour,  for  you  can't  tell  lies  :  that 
takes  cleverness." 

"  But  you  didn't  care  to  dance  at  the  wedding, 
I  suppose." 

"  Came  to  pick  up  anything— out  of  a  job  ;  and 
where  should  I  go  for  emp/ymentbut  to  works  !  he, 
he,  he  ;  ho,  ho,hoo  !  " 

"  Did  ye  find  any  emp^yment  'i  "  said  the  other 
with  a  leer. 

"  Only  a  five  shillings  here  and  there  at  the 
trick  with  the  strap,  and  had  a  good  shuffle  or  two 
%t  the  cards  in  the  tavern  ;  but  a  terrible  sit^ht  of 
the  men  hero  never  enters  a  public;  it's  awful  what 
the  British  workman  is  being  diddled  into,  he  won't 
have  any  manliness  left  in  him." 

"  He  keeps  his  wages  from  us  and  the  pubs,  Bill. 
Haw,  haw,  haw-w-w  !" 

"  Did  you  know  the  gentleman  that  brought  all 
this  lot  together  to-day  was  once  a  little  street  boy? 
They  say  gentleman  Nibble  often  woUoped  him 
when  at  school." 

"And  if  all's  true,  tried  to  do  him  several  dirty 
tricks  since  he  eame  here." 

"  He  didn't  like  him;  you  see  this  one  didn't 
attend  the  races  much,  and  kind  o'  got  on  before 
hitn  here." 

*'  Dun't  he  be  at  all  gay  ?  " 

"  Him  !  blesa  you,  he's  one  of  your  totallers  ;  and 
pious  I  believe." 

"  All  teetotalers  is  pious;  the  world'U  be  too 
good  for  larks  of  any  kind,  if  they  ever  gets  at  all 
many ;  it'll  take  away  the  policeman's  livin' ;  for 
if  there  was  no  rows,  what's  the  use  of  him  ? " 
(To  he  continued.  Commenced  in  number  615.  Back 
numbers  can  always  be  had.) 


Presentation.  —  At  the  George  Wilson 
McCreo  Lodge,  on  March  23,  Bro.  and  Sister 
Downs  were  presented  with  a  testimonial  on  the 
occasion  of  their  recent  marriage,  and  also  on  their 
retirement  from  active  membership  in  the  Lodge. 
Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoo,  W.D.Ch.,  of  Beds.,  presided, 
'i'he  testimonial,  which  took  the  form  of  a  beautiful 
marble  timepiece,  was  presented  by  Bro.  G. 
Wildish,  L.D.,  who  referred  to  the  valuable  ser- 
vices of  Bro.  and  Sister  Downs,  but  more  especially 
Bro.  Downs,  during  the  five  years  he  acted 
as  Lodge  Deputy,  and  asked  their  acceptance 
of  the  gift  as  a  token  of  the  highest  esteem  and 
respect  in  which  they  were  held  by  the  members. 
Bro.  Downs  feelingly  responded,  and  said  that, 
though  unable  to  take  an  active  part  in  the  work, 
they  would  not  sever  their  membership.  Sister 
Harnaack,  V.D.,  Bros.  Tyaoe,  Brown,  Winch,  and 
others,  having  also  spoken,  a  very  happy  and 
pleasant  session  terminated. 

Wk  beff  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
pap^r  to  Bro.  Raine's  advertisement,  which  will  be  fourd 
in  tbeae  pages.— [Advt.1 


GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WAR  SONG.* 

By  Eito.  Samuel  Latcock. 

lCoj>yrl^ht.'\ 
As  Good  Templars  we're  met  once  og'en, 

Ah,  met  here  to  plan  an'  to  work, 
An'  30  loDg  as  there's  owt  to  be  done 

We're  determined  noa  duty  to  shirk. 
When  we  don  on  this  armour  o'  eawers, 

It's  a  sign  ut  we're  rigg'd  eawt  for  ieightia', 
An'  there'e  plenty  o'  wark  for  us  ole, 

There's  a  vast  deolo'  wrongs  ut  want  reJghliu', 
N^eaw,  we're  noan  here  to  look  at— not  us  ; 

Nor  these  trappin'a  aren't  worn  for  a  show  ; 
An  eawer  Order's  noa  ohoildish  nlTair, 

Tho'  there  are  foalk  ut  think  sou,  we  know. 
We'n  a  far  grander  object  i'  view, 

An'  th'  Ion 'lords  know  that,  never  fret ; 
God  Mees  yo',  we'n  snmmat  else  t'  do 

Nor  be  plajin'  at  babheawse  just  yet. 
When  th'  drink  shops  have  ole  bin  shut  up, 

Whenth'  woiveso'  poor  drunkards  con  smoile. 
An'  thoir  poor  little  childer  are  fed — 

Well,  then,  we  may  play  ua  awhoile. 
But  soa  long  as  th'  drink  traffic  exists, 

An'  so  mony  are  perishiu'  thro'  it, 
We  feel  'at  there's  work  to  be  dou9, 

An',  God  helpin'  us,  brothers,  we  '11  do  it. 
There's  some  hundreds  o'  then  wsnnds  i'  th*  fielJ, 

Sworn  foes  to  this  enemy,  drink  ; 
An'  we're  noan  very  loikely  to  yield. 

Chus  what  some  may  say  or  may  think, 
Eawer  opponents  may  turn  eawt  their  'chaff," 

An*  treat  us  wi'  second-hond  wit ; 
They  can  just  do  an'  say  what  they  loike. 

But  we'll  oppen  their  eenin  a  bit. 
We're  soldier.^ !  and  trained  up  to  feight 

Wi'  owd  England's  deadliest  foe  ; 
An'  eawer  swords  shall  ne'er  rest  i' their  sheaths 

Till  we'n  laid  this  great  enemy  low. 
Eawer  warfare  is  God-like  an'  fair  ; 

Eawer  cange  one  o'  justice  an'  right ; 
We're  airain'  a  terrible  blow 

At  selfishness,  meanness,  an'  might. 
Eb,  there  woold  be  some  stock  o'  foalk  pleased 

Iv  this  drink  could  nca  longer  be  had  1 
There  would  be  some  tears  woiped  away, 

Some  hearts  leetened  up  'at  are  sad  1 
As  Good  Templars  let's  do  what  we  con 

To  bring  ole  these  good  things  abeant  ; 
Heaven  nil  bless  us  i'  work  o'  this  sort, 

An'  give  ns  success,  there's  no  deawt. 
Xeaw  there's  nowt  'at  needs  cause  ony  shame 

I'  this  great  undertakin'  o'eawers. 
For  ^  e're  rooling'  eawt  poisonous  plants. 

An'  i'  th'  place  on  'em  plantin'  fair  fieawera 
Isn't  this  a  grand  work  to  engage  in  ? 

Need  we  wonder  at  th'  glorious  success 
Attendin'  eawer  Heaven-inspired  effort:*? 

Nay  I    we  cannot  expect  nowt  no  less ! 
Some  object  to  us  wearin'  these  badges, 

But  th'  objections  are  noan  "  worth  a  fig  "; 
Do  we  sin  ony  more  nor  a  parson 

Or  a  barrister  wearin'  a  wig? 
Don't  th'  Oddfellows  wear  their  regalia— 

Their  aprons,  their  sashes,  an'  things  ? 
Don't  widowers  wear  mourin'  hatbands? 

An'  don  t  married  women  wear  rings  / 
This  is  th'  armour  we  put  out  to  feight  in, 

Au'  we've  never  yet  stained  it  wi'  blood  ; 
We  feight  not  to  kill  foalk,  but  save  'em, 

Not  to  injure,  but  do  people  good. 
We  cou  ax  for  God's  ble8:?in'  on  eawer  canae, 

An'  while  we're  at  war  we  con  pray  ; 
We  con  feight  wi'  clear  consciences,  bretheren — 

Con  eawer  enemies  do  bo  /  Not  they  1 
V^e'r^  Good  Templars,  and  meon  to  defend 

This  glorious  owd  country  o'  eawers 
'Gainst  a  traffic  'at's  blightin'  her  hopea. 

An'  crnshin'her  lovKest  fieawera. 
"  Vested  interests  "  we've  nowt  to  do  with  ; 

Foalk  are  free  to  invest  what  they  loike  ; 
Thoose  'at  feel  discontented  con  '■  shant," 

Or  else  do  same  as  th'  colliers  do — "  atroike." 
Haven't  we  vested  interests  an  ole  ? 

Are  these  lasses  an'  lads  o'  eawers  nowt, 
These  eoholara  we've  paddled  to  th'  schoo', 

An'  toiled  for,  and  prayed  for  an'  towt  / 
*'  Veetid  interests,"  indeed  t  oh,  for  shame  ! 

Let  that  drop,  for  we've  had  quite  enuff 
Lest  th'  owd  lad  should  claim  damages  loo, 

For  investin'  i'  brimstone  an'  stuff. 
We  can  do  wi'  a  fair  honest  trade, 

Wheer  th'  articles  dealt  in  are  good, 
But  this  traffic  i'  drink  we  abhor, 

As  ole  thowtfulan'  sober  men  ahould. 
As  Good  Good  Templars  an'  lovers  o'  right, 

Let's  be  faithful  an'  true  to  a  mon, 
An'  wherever  these  plague-spots  exist. 

Let's  shift  them  as  soon  as  we  con. 


(*  Layccck'a  Lancashire  Song'',  No,  51.    Price  Id.) 


We're  right,  mi  dear  bretheren  and  sisters. 

God  smoilea  on  eawer  work  from  above  ; 
Let's  go  on  moore  determined  than  over, 

I'  this  labour  o'  mercy  an'  love. 
Eawer  country's  i' danger — let's  save  it  ; 

We've  peawer  enuff,  let  it  be  felt 
An'  keap  ou  agitatia'  this  question 

Till  juatice  la  honestly  dealt. 
Till  owd  England  shall  rise  in  her  grcatueas, 

An'  shake  off  her  deadliest  foe  ; 
Till  Rachel  feels  safe  wi'  her  childer, 

An'  flings  off  her  trappina  o'  wo  : 
Till  the  dram  shops  no  more  shall  di  Cguro 

Tbia  bonny,  dear  island  o'  eawers  ; 
Until  sorrow  is  turned  into  gladness, 

An'  thistles  are  changed  into  fieawera. 


"BACCHUS"  AND  THE  GOOD  TEMPLARS. 

In  a  large  volume  just  published,  "  A  New  Guide 
for  Hotel,  Bar,  and  Resturant,"  by  "  Bacchus, " 
a  great  collection  of  recipes  is  given  for  making 
and  doctoring  intoxicating  drinks.  It  is,  however, 
a  notable  fact  that  a  section  is  also  devoted  to  Tem- 
perance drinks,  and  in  this  the  name  of  our  Order 
aad  its  English  Chief  are  given  to  certain  beverages, 
We  should  warn  readers  that  alt  cordials  sold  at 
drinkshops  are  spirituous,  while,  of  course, 
Beckett's  fruit  syrups  and  cordials  are  free  from 
alcohol.  We  give  (he  recipes  without  committing 
ourselves  to  recommending  them  in  any  way  : — 
"good  templaus' "  rUNCH. 
It  is  assumed  that  all  the  cordials  used  are 
strictly  Temperance  preparations,  i.  e.,  free  from 
all  alcohol.     Ingredients  : 

Lump  sugar      lib. 

Lemons ...         ...     3 

Cordial,  red  currant  syrup     ...     1  bottle  (pint) 

Milk       Ipint 

Boiling  water i  pint 

Mixing.— Rub  off  the  rinds  of  the  lemons  ou  to 
the  lump  sugar;  put  it  into  a  jug  and  pour  on  tho 
boiling  water  until  it  is  dissolved,  stirring  with  a 
silver  spoon.  Add  the  strained  juice  of  the  lemons 
and  the  pint  of  milk.  Stir  the  whole  together  ; 
filter  through  a  jelly  bag,  and  when  clear  pour  into 
the  punch  bowl  with  the  red  currant  cordial  and  a 
few  rings  of  sliced  lemon,  and  serve  with,  punch 
ladle  in  punch  glasses. 

TUE   MALIN.S'    CHAin'AGNE   CUP. 

Cherry  Cordial 1  bottle 

Lemon  Cordial...         ...         ...     1  wineglassful 

Orange  Flower  Water...         ...     1  wineglassful 

Seltzer  Water 1  bottle 

Broken  Ice       ...         ...         ...     ^  pint 

Mixing. — Pat  into  the  punch  bowl  the  cherry 
cordial,  mix  in  the  lemon  and  orange  flower  water. 
Stand  on  the  ice  till  it  is  wanted.  Then  at  the 
last  moment  put  in  the  broken  ice,  and  the  bottle 
of  seltzer  water.  Serve  at  once  with  a  silver  ladle 
for  distributing  the  cup  in  wineglasses. 

This  is  invented  and  dedicated,  with  compli- 
ments from  '  Bacchus,' to  the  Grand  Worthy  Chief 
Templar  of  England." 


Mb.  Samuel  Morley  has  accepted  the  office  of 
president  to  the  Homes  for  Inebriates'  Association 
in  the  place  of  the  late  Earl  Shaftesbury. 

A  Western  editor,  in  acknowledging  a  gift  of  a 
peck  of  onions  from  a  subscriber,  says  "It  is 
such  kindness  as  this  that  brings  tears  to  our 
eyes." 

In  the  Court  of  Queen's  Bench,  in  a  lunacy  case, 
a  witness,  a  laundress,  was  asked  with  respect  to 
the  defendant,  "  Was  she  abstemious  !  "  Witness, 
evidently  not  knowing  the  meaning  of  tho  word| 
replied,  *'  I  never  saw  her  so." 

rRESENTATioN.— Bro.  the  Rev.  W.  H.  Tiekell, 
H.D.,  pastor  of  the  Bible  Christian  Church.  Waterloo- 
road,  was  recently  presented  with  an  album  and  a 
purse  containing  £71.  Bro.  Tickell  has  been  six  years 
in  charge,  and  the  speakers  at  the  meeting  highly 
eulogised  our  brother's  work  since  his  advent  among 
them. 

A  Milk  Drinking  "  Boom." — There  is  a  great 
boom  in  milk-drinking  in  New  York.  Wall-street 
indulges  extensively  in  the  healthful  beverage. 
Every  side-walk  fruit-stand  has  its  can  of  milk,  and 
neary  every  down-town  bar  has  it  on  sale,  while 
there  are  numeruus  peripatetic  merchants  who  deal 
in  the  fluid.  The  price  varies  from  one  to  five  and 
10  cents,  per  glass,  according  to  the  gentility  of  the 
locality  and  the  excellence  of  the  article  sold. 

To  Cyclists.— Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  flesh  forming  quaUties,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury'e  Cocoa,  providing  an 
exhilarating  | beverage — comforting  and  Bustaining  for 
long  or  short  trips.— {Ad vt.] 


April  5,  183G. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    *^\\TCH'^ORD. 


ASSOCIATES  OF   THE  ORDER  OF  GOOD 
TEMPLARS. 

To  some  of  those  who  have  followed  the  history 
of  Good  Templary,  it  has  become  apparent  that  in 
attempting  to  make  the  Order  serve  for  two  quite 
different  purpoaea  we  have  failed  to  a  considtrable 
extent  in  both.  Those  who  carefully  read  our 
rituals  and  constitution  will  see  that  the  original 
deeign  must  have  been  to  cstiblish  an  Order  for 
men  and  women,  who  had  to  at  least  a  large 
extent  dedicated  the  strength  and  energy  of  their 
lifetime  to  the  Temperance  cause,  and  were  pre- 
pared to  make  very  considerable  sacrifices  to  pro- 
mote it.  The  Good  Temj^lars  were,  in  fact,  to  be 
the  advanced  guard  of  the  Temperance  army,  whose 
devotion  to  tlie  cause  was  indicated  by  their  willing- 
ness to  take  the  very  comprehensive  pledge  of 
the  new  Order.  The  obligation  was  the  outward 
sign  of  their  fixed  resolution,  rather  than  a  means 
of  inspirhuj  or  sustaining  a  resolution.  Tho  Lodge- 
room  was  to  be  a  council  ch.imber,  the  Lodge 
sessions  wore  to  lie  war  councib,  with  far  sterner 
purpose  than  "  milk  and  bun  feasts'' or  "  brtt'iers' 
darning  competitions,  '  or  other  innocent  pastimes 
which  find  a  large  feature  in  present  Lodge  pro- 
grammes. That  was  a  grand  idea,  and  such  an 
Order,  necessarily  small  in  numbers,  but  compact 
and  resolute,  might  liave  proved  a  deadly  force 
against  the  liquor  trafiic.  It  was  the  idea  of  such 
an  opposing  force  which  raised  the  conviction  in  the 
ranks  uf  the  foe  that  Good  Templary  meant  *'  war 
to  the  knife  and  the  knife  to  the  hilt,"  Now  that 
the  f'jB  hag  discovered  that  we  only  mean  milk 
and  bun  feasts  he  is  comforted  and  reassured.  The 
fact  is  that  in  our  zeal  to  extend  the  Order 
and  enroll  new  members  we  have  con- 
verted our  Lodges  from  war  councils  to 
social  clubs,  and  have  invited  anybody  to 
join  who  will  keep  a  teetotal  pledge  and  refrain 
from  supplying di  ink  to  others,  and  will  promise  a 
number  of  other  things  which  he  may  or  may  not 
(probably  may  not)  perform.  Now  the  idea  of  a 
social  club  for  teetotalers  is  a  very  c.Kcelleiit  one, 
but  it  is  not  Good  Templary,  and  tho  attempt  to 
make  the  machinery  of  the  Order  thus  do  double 
duty  is  much  like  tiying  to  use  the  same,  vehicle 
for  both  a  dog-cart  and  a  hay-waggon. 
Nevertheless  we  have  committed  ourselves  to  the 
social  club  idea,  and  we  console  ourselves  for  the~ 
number  of  people  who  promise  so  much  more  than 
they  perform  with  the  hope  that  some  day  we  shall 
educate  them  up  to  keeping  their  promise.  In  the 
meantime  we  indulge  in  considerable  tall  talk  about 
"  never  lowering  our  standard"  when  anyone  sug- 
gests a  doubt  of  the  morality  of  inviting  people  to 
sign  an  irrevocable  pledge, on  whom  it  is  known  that  its 
irrevocableness  will  have  no  sort  of  binding  effect. 
I  am  afraid  if  anyone  were  to  charge  us  with  being 
a  society  for  the  encouragement  of  broken  promises 
it  would  be  difficult  to  disprove  the  impeachment. 
For  some  years  the  Mid-Somerset  District  Lodge, 
[lainfully  alive  to  the  scandal  of  these  extravagant 
promises  bo  constantly  and  lightly  broken,  has 
pleaded  that  iu  the  Subordinate  Degree  the  pledge 
should  not  be  considered  irrevocable,  but  it  has 
pleaded,  and  is  apparently  likely  to  plead,  in  vain. 
Would  it  not  be  possible  to  meet  i  lie  difficulty  on 
tho  lines  suggested  by  some  other  societies,  retain- 
ing on  the  one  liand  the  idea  of  an  Order  whose 
watchwords  should  be  d'-.votion  and  scJf  c/cniV, whose 
strength  should  lie  not  in  the  bigness  of  its 
promises,  but  in  the  constancy  and  devotion  of  its 
niembers  ;  and  on  the  other  hand  tho  idea  of  a  sockil 
organisation  to  which  all  who  would  keep  a 
simple  teetotal  pledge  should  be  welcomed,  where 
they  might  be  ofl'ered  rational  instead  of  pot-house 
amusements,  with  plenty  of  milk  and  bun  feasts, 
and  where  thuy  might  be  gradually  educated  up, by 
contact  and  example,  to  the  stand-point  of  those 
whose  resolution  was  indicated  by  a  more  comprfi- 
hensive  obligation  }  I  think  there  is  a  solution  of 
the  problem,  and  that  it  lies  in  the  direction  of 
enrolling,  not  mere  norulnal  Qool  Templars^ 
demoralised  at  starting  by  taking  a  pledge  they 
cannot  keep, but  ^'Associates  of  Good  Templaky," 
who,  whilst  enjoying  all  the  protection  and 
humanising  influences  of  our  Lodge-rooms,  should 
simply  be  retjuirei  to  assent  to  a  pledge  of 
abstinence  from  intoxicating  beverages  (such  as  the 
Blue  Ribbon  pledge),  and  pay  a  small  entrance  fee 
and  subscription  to  the  funds.  This  paper  has 
already  run  to  such  length  as  to  preclude  my  enter- 
ing at  present  into  details  of  any  such  scheme  as  I 
have  suggested,  but  I  wish  to  present  the  idea  for 
the  consideration  of  our  members,  and  especially 


of  Grand  Lodge  Representatives,  in  view  of  the  fact 
that  the  first  business  for  Tuesday  afternoon  of  the 
approaching  session  is  to  be  (by  direction  of  the 
last  Grand  Lodge)  the  discussion  of  the  proposal 
from  Mid  Somerset. 

T.  B.  C. 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE.  SUNBURY-ON-THAMES. 

The  .following  contributions   are   thankfully    ac- 
knowledged : — 

FBOlI  LODGES. 


Cennant  Cock  (  «'aks)     

...    0    n 

0 

Good  Intent  (BirlviiUies) 

...     0    1 

0 

Exoelzior  (Gucinacy)      

...    0    7 

0 

True  aa  Steel        

...     0    U 

u 

Emanuel 

...     0  10 

i; 

A  Ibert  Bon  i  of  Brotherliood     . . . 

...     0     8 

c 

Gleaner      

...     0  15 

« 

Bedford      

...     0  13 

0 

Milvevton 

...     0     1 

10 

Edi^eHill 

...     1     4 

0 

Pride  of  Kidwelly  (Walss) 

...     0  IG 

0 

Noddfa(  Wales)     

...     0  11 

2 

Peace  and  Union  ... 

...     0    3 

2 

St.  Phillips 

...     0  17 

3 

Central       

...     1  10 

0 

Temple  of  Peace 

...     0    5 

0 

JUVENILE    TEJIPLES. 

Forget  Me  Not     

...     0  10 

fi 

Quiver        

...     0    7 

(i 

Health  of  Purity 

...    0     t 

0 

Chad  well  Heath 

...     0  15 

0 

RisingStar 

...    0  15 

0 

hisiugHopo         

...     0    S 

2 

SCOTCH   LODOUi 

Sefton 

...     0    4 

3 

Haven  of  Kest      

...     1     7 

y 

Jlive  Juvenile 

...     1  15 

0 

Flower  of  Devon 

...     0  10 

0 

VIonifieth 

...     1     0 

(j 

Standfast 

...     2     0 

3 

Star  of  the  North 

...     1  13 

7 

Shining  Li(»ht        

..10 

0 

EUonaboech 

...     0    5 

.J 

Beacon  of  Hope    ... 

...     0     0 

0 

Royal          ...         

...     0     5 

0 

Hojie  of  r.erwiclc  ... 

...     0  IS 

0 

Pride  of  Kilmalcolm        

...     0  10 

0 

CuIIen  Standfast 

...     0     0 

0 

Strathbogie           

...     0  10 

0 

Brisel         ....      ■ 

...     0     3 

0 

rEK.SONJVI.. 

LDT.F 

...     0  10 

G 

Dr.  Longstalf 

...  10    0 

0 

W.   J.James         

...     0     5 

0 

A.  W.  Bulletoft 

...     0  10 

0 

G.   Chives 

...     0  10 

0 

COLLECTIONS    BY    C.IRD   OK 

BOX. 

G.L.  Office           

...     0     1 

i 

B.  Davies 

...     0  10 

u 

E.  W.  Lamb          

...     0     2 

c 

E.  H.  Oweus         

...     0     1 

35 

G.  Barbut 

...     0     5 

0 

B.4NDS   OF   HOPE. 

F.  Meth,  Hanley 

...     0     8 

3 

Kegent'a  Park 

...     0     i) 

0 

RECHAB!T.<    TENTS. 

Pride  of  Devon 

...     1     0 

0 

iMISOELLANEOVS. 

LO.G.T.  Sunday  Gospel  Temperance    \      \     ^     a 
Mission,  Woolwich         ...         ...    \  ' 

Further  contributions  greatly  needed.  Collecting 
cards,  books,  and  boxes  may  be  obtained  upox: 
application  to  me.  P.O.O.  payable  at  297,  Cam- 
berwell  New-road. 

S.  R.  RoLFE,  Hon.  Sec. 
45,  Paulet-road,  Londou,  S.E. 


Bedford. — The  13th  anniversary  of  the  Sir 
William  Harpur  Lodge,  Bedford, was  celebrated  on 
March  22.  A  public  tea  was  provided  in  Holy 
Trinity  School-room,  Roise-street,  to  which  a  good 
number  sat  down.  At  7.30  a  public  meeting  was 
held  in  the  Assembly  Rooms,  under  the  presidency 
of  Mr.  Edwin  Ransom,  the  Mayor,  who  was  sup- 
ported on  the  platform  by  tho  Mayoress,  Bin,  J. 
Malins,  G.W.C.T.  ;  Sister  Robson,  G.W.V.T.  ; 
Bro.  E.  G.  Capon,  W.D.Seo.  ;  Sister  E.  Leach, 
D.A.Sec.  ;  Bro.  C.  Fisher.  D.Tr.;  Bro.  A.  Spratt, 
D.M.  ;  Dr.  Crick,  P.D.C.T.  :  Mrs.  Goldsmith, 
and  others.  Addresses  were  given  by  the  Mayor, 
Sister  Robson,  and  Bro.  Malins.  The  proceedings 
were  altogether  very  successful. 


OBITUARY. 

Bro.  William  Peacock.— With  the  deepe.'st 
regret  we  record  the  death  of  our  b>.li)Vod  brother, 
who,  at  the  age  of  45  years,  departed  this  lifo  on 
Sunday,  March  7,  after  a  brief  illness  of  11  days. 
He  attended  and  took  part  in  the  business  of  the 
annual  session  of  our  Cleveland  D.L.,  on  February 
23,  on  wliicli  day  ho  took  cold,  and  soon  afier  coing 
to  work  the  following  morning  became  seriously  ill, 
but  continued  at  work  till  night,  when  he  had 
to  bo  assisted  home.  Ha  was  attacked  with 
inflammation  of  the  kidneys,  bowels,  and  lung.i. 
At  times  his  sufferings  were  great,  but  he  bore  the 
same  with  great  patience.  AH  was  done  for  him 
that  medical  skill  and  loving  hearts  could  deviar, 
but  it  was  all  of  no  a\-ail,  for  he  gradually  grew 
weaker  until  he  succumbed  to  the  Krira  monarch  as 
already  stated.  Our  brother  was  a  life-long 
abstainer,  and  ever  since  liia  connection  with  our 
Order,  which  dates  back  to  June  27,  1872,  mani- 
fested more  than  ordinary  interest  in  its  work. 
He  has  been  a  member  of  Cleveland  D.L. 
since  its  formation,  and  was  also  a  member  of  G.L  , 
having  taken  that  degree  when  representative  to  the 
Bristol  session.  He  was  a  most  consistent  and 
exemplary  mtmber  of  Wilberforco  Lodge,  Jlid- 
dlesbro',  and  for  which  he  w;i3  a  most  faithful 
U.G.W.C.T.  for  several  j'ears  prior  and  up  to  his 
decease.  Seldom,  indeed,  if  ever,  absent  from  hia 
Lodge  unless  prevented  through  work  or  illness  ;  he 
was  a  most  devoted  member  of  our  Order.  Ono 
who  loved  the  work,  for  the  work's  sake,  and  the 
good  to  humanity,  he  was  thus  enabled  to  do.  He 
has  for  many  years  been  the  main  stay  of  tho 
VViiberforce  Lodge.  Others  have  joined,  and  worked 
for  a  time,  but  our  brother  never  ceased  to  do  his 
utmost  for  the  good  of  the  Order.  One  of  thu 
faithful  few.  Ho  was  a  firm  believer  in,  and  up- 
holder of  our  G.L.  politii-al  policy,  and  one  who  not 
only  held  it  aaa  thetjry,  but  cirried  it  into  practice. 
Alway.i  voting  right  himself,  and  influencing  others 
to  go  with  him.  Our  brother  was  an  engine  driver 
on  tho  N.E.R. ,  and  amongst  the  railway  men 
exercised  considerable  influence;  in  fact,  at  times  of 
elections  wo  had  alw;iys  left  this  section  of  the 
community  very  much  t<j  him,  and  he  coul  1  always 
be  depended  upon  to  perform  what  ho  undertook. 
During  last  year  he  was  on  the  D.L.  Elector;il  Com- 
mittee, and  in  this  and  other  ways  rendered  con- 
siderable aid  during  the  general  election.  He 
was  an  affectionate  husband  and  fatlier  ;  and 
a  faithful,  bjving  wife,  and  one  married  daughter 
are  left  behind  to  mourn  his  loss.  The  attachment 
between  our  brother  and  his  wife  (also  a  devoted 
member  of  our  Order)  w.ts  very  strong,  and  conse- 
quently our  sister  feels  her  loss  moat  keenly.  The 
parting  was  a  most  painful  one,  and  such  as  the 
writer  had  never  before  witnessed.  He  had  many 
strong  personal  frirmds  who  feel  his  absence,  but 
of  course  this  is  mostly  felt  by  her  to  whom  he 
was  all.  In  addition  to  hia  interest  in 
Temperance  work,  our  brother  took  a 
leading  part  in  several  clubs  and  societies 
specially  promoted  for  assisting  his  fellow  workmen 
on  the  railway.  Our  brother's  funeral  was  largely 
attended,  our  Order  paying  a  tribute  of  respect  to 
his  memory  by  about  100  members  in  regalia  pre- 
ceding tho  corpse.  An  impressive  service  waa  con- 
ducted by  the  Rev.  J.  W.  Armstrong,  superinten- 
dent minister  of  the  United  IVIethodist  Free  Church, 
with  which  denomination  our  brother  waa  identified. 
The  hjTiin,  ''Rock  of  Ages,"  Ac,  having  been 
sung,  and  the  ordinary  ceremony  concluded  at  the 
grave,  our  beautiful  Good  Templar  funeral  aervico 
was  effectively  read  by  Bro.  Rev.  R.  Nicholls,  and 
thus  was  placed  to  rest  in  peace  the  mortal  remains 
of  our  beloved  friend  and  brother,  who  "though 
being  dead  yet  speaketh."  His  1  fe  was  one  o 
quiet,  unostentatious  goodness,  whi'^h  found  ita 
chief  pleasure  in  seeking  to  promote  the  greatest 
happiness  and  welfare  of  others. — J.  W.  C. 

Whatever  you  dislike  in  another,  take  care  to 
correct  in  yourself. 

Fakewell  to  TUB  Rev.  J.  Gelson  Gueuson. — 
On  Thursday  night,  March  25,  a  large  gathering  of 
Temperance  workers  was  hold  at  Hoxton  Hall,  on 
the  occasion  of  the  impending  return  of  tho  Rev. 
J.  Gelson  Gregson,  to  India.  The  public  proceed- 
inga  were  preceded  by  a  tea  meeting.  Mr.  W.  I. 
Palmer  presided,  and  he  was  supported  by  the  Rev. 
J.  Gelson  Gregson.  Mr.  R.  Kaa  (secretary 
National  Temperance  League).  Mr.  John  Ripley, 
Mr.  J.  T.  Rae  (hon.  sec.  at  Hoxton  Hall),  and 
many  otliers. 

Situations  Vacant  and  Wanted.— Onr  charge  fo 
this  cla=a  of  advertisement  is  24  words  for  sixpcace. 
Every  additional  six  words  threopencc— [A  uvr.] 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


Apeil  6,  1886. 


AN  EARLY  FRENCH  ILLUSTRIOUS 
ABSTAINER. 


No  Stimulants  for  Children.— Under  this 
heading  you  gave  an  extract  from  "The  Book  of 
Health  "  in  your  issue  of  March  29,  with  which  I 
quite  agree.  My  family  doctor  has  for  some  time 
past  been  attending  my  little  boy,  age  five,  who  is 
just  now  recovering  from  a  very  severe  illness. 
About  a  fortnight  ago  the  doctor  ordered  brandy 
to  be  administered  in  small  doses  three  times  a 
day,  but  as  I  am  a  Reohabite,  as  well  as  a  Good 
Templar,  my  principles  would  not  allow  of  my 
purcha.'i'ng  the  brandy,  so  I  told  the  doctor  that  if 
it  were  necessary  for  the  child  to  have  it  he  would 
have  to  supply  it  in  a  bottle  the  same  as  any  other 
medicine,  duly  labelled  as  to  quantity  to  bj  given, 
and  the  times  to  give  it,  which  the  doctor  duly 
agreed  to  do,  but  up  to  this  time  I  have  not  seen 
anything  of  the  brandy.  The  child  is  fast  recover- 
ing, and  on  questioning  the  doctor,  lie  says  there 
is  now  no  necessity  for  brandy. — Chelss  Willson, 
Harlesden  Lodge, 

Lodges  in  Agricultural  Districts.— 
Keferrijig  to  the  letter  of  "A  New  U. C. T. "  in 
your  issue  of  March  22,  1  may  state  that  in  my 
District  there  are  several  Lodges  working  in 
"purely  agricultural  districts,"  but  not  near  so 
many  as  should  be.  For  obvious  reasons,  the  Order 
Tvill  always  be  very  difficult  to  work  in  sparsely 
p.opulated  localities.  The  isolated  position  of  many 
plaoes,  together  with  the  indifferent  railway 
facilities,  combine  to  throw  obstacles  in  the  path 
which  require  determination  to  overcome.  Of 
necessity,  more  expense  is  incurred  in  sustaining 
such  Lodges.  To  keep  in  good  working  order  for 
long  together  it  is  often  requisite  that  they  should 
be  visited  quarterly  by  an  Executive  officer.  The 
best  plan,  when  possible,  is  to  hold  a  public  gather- 
ing-of  some  kind,  and  then  for  the  officer  to  meet 
the  Lodge  in  session  afterwards  for  counsel  and 
encouragement.  A  little  more  of  the  true  Templar 
spirit  infused  into  some  of  our  town  Lodges  might 
lead  to  District  Executives  being  encouraged  to 
do  more  in  the  direction  of  endeavouring  to  plant 
"a  Lodge  in  every  village. " — An  Ageici'ltuk.il 
D.C.T. 

Three  Good  Templars  Drowned.— I  am 
much  obliged  to  W.H.S.  for  his  account  of  the  sad 
accident  which  has  flung  so  much  sadness  into  our 
midst.  Will  you  allow  me  to  supplement  his 
account  by  saymg  that|  Bro.  Robert  Edyvean  was 
the  treasurer  of  the  Juvenile  Temple  we  have  lately 
formed  here.  The  three  young  men  rescued  are  all 
members  of  our  Lodge.  Bro.  Frank  Edyvean,  who 
is  only  17  years  of  age,  behaved  with  the  heroism 
of  a  veteran.  After  the  three  had  been  about  half- 
an-hour  in  the  water  clinging  to  the  oars  and  spars, 
he  was  asked  if  he  could  swim  to  the  boat  which 
had  been  put  off  from  the  vessel  with  which 
they  had  been  in  collision.  He  said  nothing, 
but  in  his  quiet  way  he  told  me  he 
"  thought  he  could  do  the  job,"  and  let 
go  the  spars  and  swam  to  the  boat.  The  crew  in 
the  boat  could  not.  on  account  of  the  storm,  get  it  to 
the  place  where  the  young  men  were  in  the  water. 
Bro.  Edyvean  seized  the  oar  and  forced  the  boat 
along,  and  was  thus  the  means  of  rescuing  his 
mates,  who  became  unconscious  directly  they  were 
lifted  into  the  boat.  I  have  applied  for  the  Royal 
Humane  Society's  medal  for  this  act  of  bravery. 
His  mother,  a  feeble  woman,  is  left  with  eight 
children,  mostly  young.  His  uncle  has  left  a 
widow  to  whom  he  has  only  been  married  a  few 
months.  The  boat  was  insured,  but  when  the 
liabilities  on  the  boat  are  paid,  there  will  be 
nothing  left  for  the  bereaved.  Nets  are  not  in- 
surable, so  all  the  property  is  gone.  We  have  com- 
menced a  relief  fund,  of  which  I  am  treasurer,  and 
I  shall  be  glad  if  any  of  my  old  friends  can  evince 
practical  sympathy  with  this  real  case  of  distress. 
Any  donation  sent  here  will  be  duly  acknowledged 

James  E.  Haroreaves,  P.  W.G.Ch.,  Porthleven, 

Cornwall. 


LuFeuilkde  Templrance,  or  "  The  Temperance 
Journal,"  the  organ  of  the  Blue  Cross  Temperance 
Society,  published  in  French,  at  Vevey,  Switzer- 
land, gives  in  its  February  issue  a  sketch  and  por- 
trait of  a  M.  Passy,  from  which  the  following 
gathered  :—-'M.  H.  Passy  w.as  born  in 
1793.  At  16  years  of  age  he  entered  the  cavalry 
school  at  St.  Germain.  From  school  he  joined,  in 
Russia,  the  French  regiment  to  which  he  was  ap- 
pointed for  that  fatal  campaign.  In  1812 
he  was  wounded  and  taken  prisoner  at 
Wilna.  He  escaped  and  rejoined  Kmperor 
Napoleon  I.  at  Dresden.  He  was  present  during 
the  campaign  of  Marshal  Saxe,  in  which  he  was 
covered  with  wounds  ■,  and  he  was  decorated  for  his 
bravery  before  even  ho  was  20  years  old.  By  giving 
in  his  resignation  at  the  restoration  of  the  Bourbons, 
he  thus  broke  ofl'  his  short  and  brilliant  military 
career,  and  ended  it  with  06  wounds— perhaps  at 
least  two  wounds  for  every  month  of  service.  To  rest 
himself  the  young  officer  undertook  a  voyage  to 
America.  At  St.  Domingo  he  had  yellow  fever, 
but,  having  a  strong  constitution,  he  recovered. 

Passy  returned  to  France  and  retired  for  some 
time  to  a  large  family  estate  at  Gisors,  where  he 
gave  himself  up  to  agriculture  and  to  the  study  of 
the  most  important  social  questions.  Soon  after- 
wards he  commenced  a  new  and  long  career  aa 
political  writer,  economist,  and  statesman,  and  thus 
continued  until  death. 

In  1830,  he  was  elected  Deputy  of  his  department. 
Having  held  certain  important  offices  under  Louis 
Philippe,  he  at  last  became  a  peer  of  France.  At 
the  revolution  of  1831,  he  was  thrown  into  prison 
by  the  Empire  for  having  wished  to  remain  loyal  to 
the  legal  Government— the  Republic.  After  that 
he  retired  from  politics  and  devoted  himself  to  his 
writings  on  economy  and  agriculture.  His  book  on 
the  Systems  of  Culture  and  their  Influence  on 
Social  Economy,  not  to  mention  all  his  important 
publications,  is  one  of  the  most  remarkable  and 
competent  of  works,  and  will  long  survive  him. 

"In  1871  he,  tor  the  last  time,  again  entered  into 
public  life,  as  Deputy  to  the  National  Assembly. 
Such  is  briefly  the  life  of  this  remarkable  man.  It 
is  declared  on  good  authority  that  this  celebrated 
economist  only  drank  pure  water,  and  never  drank 
spirits  or  even  cofiee.  Towards  the  end  of  his 
life,  his  doctor.  Dr.  Hardy,  insisted  on  Passy 
taking  a  little  wine  and  coffee,  but  the  old  man 
only  very  reluctantly  departed  from  his  abstinent 
habits."- J.  Malins,  Jun. 


FOREIGN  SAILINGS, 

Bro.  John  Sweetman,  of  Strength  of  the  Wood 
Lodge,  is  emigrating  to  Halifax,  .Nova  Scotia.  He 
sails"  from  Liverpool  on  8th  April,  in  the  steam 
ship  Sardinian,  Allan  Line,  and  would  be  pleased 
to  hear  of  any  brother  or  sister  going  by  the  same 


GOOD  TEMPLARS  TO  THE  FRONT. 

Bro.  Sergeant  WooLcorn,  L.D.,  of  Elliot 
Lodge,  Plymouth,  has  won  the  prize  of  £3  for  the 
best  shot  in  the  Plymouth  division  Royal  Marine 
Light  Infantry  with  a  grand  total  of  300  points  ; 
also  a  prize  of  £1  for  the  best  judger  of  distance  in 
the  same  division. 


Central  Temperance  Association. — At  the 
Sunday  evening  meeting  of  this  association  Mr. 
Thomas  Watson,  M.P.  for  the  Ilkeston  Division  of 
Derbyshire,  was  the  chief  speaker.  He  said  he  was 
a  Lancashire  man.  Londoners  had  a  curious  notion 
of  North  countrymen,  and  North  countrymen  had 
a  queer  notion  of  Londoners.  The  chairman  (Mr. 
P.  Carigan)  was  a  45  years'  abstainer,  but  he  (Mr. 
Watson)  signed  the  pledge— under  Joseph  Livesey 
— 52  years  ago  on  January  24  last.  Abstinence 
and  the  giving  his  heart  to  God  had  been  his  two 
safeguards  in  life.  The  country  wanted  total  Sun- 
day Closing,  but  London  was  the  great  stumbling 
block.  Why  did  riot  the  people  of  London  rise  en 
masse  and  Itt  the  House  know  their  will?  The 
brewers,  maltsters,  and  spirit  merchants  talked 
pure  nonsense  in  the  House  of    Commons    on   the 


Band  of  Hope  Demonstration  at  Willenhall. 

The  G.W.C.T.  addressed  a  great  Band  of  Hope 

Demonstration    at  Willenhall,  on  March  22,  when      __^^ ^ 

a  procession   with  the  Good    Templar  Prize  Band  j  ^^^J^'Jj"  Jf"  g'^^^j^y  Cl^ji'^" 

and  four  other  bands  paraded   the  neighbourhood.!  nr     o       n    i    >    •        i  ii. 

"','""  ,    5  ,,     „„  1,  „f  „„°nn.io,.  „.«...a       Food  Adulteration.— Mr.  CaBiall,  lectunng  at  the 

The  references  made  to  the  work  of  our  Order  were  g^^j^^  Exhibition,  s:.id ;  •'  HomBupstbic  Cocoa,  are  well 
warmly  acknowledged,  and  a  L.o(Jge  is  expected  j^mg^_  ^3  jl,py  contain  the  smalleat  quantity  of  Cocoa." 
t.o  be  formed  there  shortly.  J.  H.  Blades,  Esq.,  [  Cadbury's  Cocoa  is  guaranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
M.P.,  and  others  took  part.  I  the  public  to  buy  no  other,— [Advi.) 


Compiled  EY  Bro.  John  B.  Collinos,  G.W.M. 


WINE  AT  THE  LORD'S  TABLE. 

The  Minutes  of  the  Bluffs,  U.S.A.,  Baptist 
A.ssoeiATiON,  1879. 
"That  both  for  Bible  reasons  and  for  the  sake  of 
those  participating  in  the  Lord's  Supper,  out  Church 
be  urged  to  use  only  the  unfermented  juice  of  the 
grape." 

Rev.  Canon  Wilberforce. 

He  had  known  terribly  real  and  undoubted 
instances,  in  which  men,  by  partaking  of  wine  from 
the  sacramental  cup,  had  been  started  on  their  down- 
ward course  to  a  dishonoured  grave.lf  itcametobe  a 
question  whether  the  wine  or  the  Christian  should  be 
banished  from  the  Table  of  the  Lord  he  could  not 
hesitate  a  moment  as  to  which  should  go.  From  the 
sacramental  table  over  which  he  had  more  imme- 
diate control  intoxicating  wine  had  now  long  been 
banished,  and  in  this  lie  believed  they  were  carry- 
ing out  the  true  spirit  and  meaning  of  the  sacra- 
ment. It  it  was  not  a  spiritual  communion  with 
the  blessed  Lord,  beyond  and  above  anything  the 
mere  elements  could  convey,  then  it  failed  in  the 
great  purpose  for  which  it  was  ordained. 

The  Bishop  of  Manchester,  Nov.,  1884. 

I  have  had  cases  mentioned  to  me  of  sad  relapses 
into  sm  from  this  very  cause — the  very  sight  or 
smell  of  the  intoxicant  reviving  the  old,  only  halt- 
conquered  desired — and  these  cases  apparently  so 
well  authenticated  that  I  cannot  dismiss  the  danger 
as  one  purely  imaginary  ;  and  though  I  think  that 
no  one  ought  to  press  his  principle  of  abstinence  so 
far  as  this,  where  he  has  no  reason  to  apprehend 
danger,  there  may  be  exceptional  instances  where 
exceptional  treatment  is  demanded.  Even  a 
Sacrament  of  the  Lord  must  not  be  turned  into  an 
occasion  of  sin .  We  condemn  the  spirit  of  fanaticism ; 
but  we  should  deal  tenderly  with  the  fear  of  being 
tempted  beyond  what  we  are  able  to  bear. 

Miss  Gordon  Gumming. 

"As  it  may  possibly  occur  to  some  who  are  accus- 
tomed to  think  of  the  consecrated  elements  of 
bread  and  wine  as  essential  to  the  administration  of 
this  holy  sacrament  to  marvel  how  such  luxuries 
were  provided  for  so  great  a  multitude,  I  may  men- 
tion that  no  such  fruitless  effort  was  made.  It  was 
judged  that  as  the  Master  made  use  of  the 
ordinarily  daily  food  of  Judea,  so  would  He  bless 
that  of  Hawaii.  Therefore  sweet  water  from  the 
cocoanut,  or  from  the  sparkling  brook,  replaced  the 
juice  of  the  grape,  while  bread-fruit  or  taro  repre- 
sented the  sacred  bread.  Even  had  the  foreign 
elements  bsen  favourable,"  she  adds,  "it  would 
have  been  impossible  to  prevent  the  people  from 
attaching  superstitious  meaning  to  those  unknown 
dainties." 

Drink   Among'st    Women. 

"  The  Lancet." 
Women  who  would  on  no  account  be  seen  goin^ 
into  a  public-house,  and  who  could  not  obtain  wine 
and  spirits  unknown  to  their  husbands  if  they  were 
only  procurable  through  a  wine  merchant,  now  find 
it  quite  easy  to  supply  their  dressing  cases  and 
wardrobes  from  the  grocer's  store.  To  sweep  away 
this  scandal  and  put  an  end  to  a  secret  vice  the 
grocer's  licence  must  be  abolished. 

"  The  Globe. " 

The  groggery  grocer  has  done  far  more  to  pro- 
mote the  worst  forms  of  druukenness  than  the 
publican. 

His  Grace  the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury. 

April  29,  1884.  If  the  women  of  England  should 
be  possessed  by  the  same  spirit  that  so  long  has 
possessed  so  many  of  the  men — what  hope  for 
England  ?  We  may  do  the  greatest  things  at  home 
and  abroad,  but  oh  !  if  our  women  take  to  drink, 
if  the  sights  that  I  see  of  respectable-looking,  tidy- 
looUing  women,  going  into  the  gin  palaces  without 
shame  or  fear  in  the  middle  of  the  day,  and  having 
little  children  with  th«m — I  see  this  perpetually— 
if  that  is  to  go  on  and  is  to  be  no  reproach,  it  >• 
over  indeed  with  what  we  are  proudest  of  in  our 
womanhood. 


Bbo.  Rosbottou  is  now  open  for  engfagements  to  speak 
and  sing.— 100,  Fool  Stock,  NVigan,  Lancas,— (Adti  ] 


April  C,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD 


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Allcommmiications  to  be  addiustdTHE EDITOR, 
"  GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WATCHWORD,"  3,  Bait- 
court,  Fleet-street,  London,  E.C. 

"The  News  of  the  Lodges  should  constitate  a  public  record  for 
the  important  events  in  connection  with  ordinary  Lodge 
Sessions,  PabUc  Meetings,  Anniversaries,  4c  ,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  should  refer,  not  to  matters  of  mere 
local  interest  and  to  the  every.day  occurences  of  ordinary 
Lodge  Sessions,  but  to  such  matters  as  are  of  national 
Importance  interesting  alike  to  all  classes  of  readers, 
stimulating  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all. 
Fortius  purpose  ft  should  make  mention  of  Essays  and 
Papers  read,  of  competitions  in  Reciting,  Reading,  and 
Singing,  Temperance  Bees,  Question  Box,  and  such  like. 
And,  Once  a  Quarter,  the  total  number  initiated  or  admitted 
byc.c,  the  total  of  membership,  Ac.,  may  be  given.  Singing, 
Reciting,  (fee,  at  ordinary  Lodgo  Sessions  should  not  be 
reported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  kc,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  such  news  can  only  bo  of  limited  local 
interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Anniversary,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonstration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
takes  place,  the  names  may  be  given  of  the  chairman  and  of 
those  taking  part,  and  to  save  space  these  should  be  classified 

thus :  Chairman, .    Songs  by ,     Recitations  by 

&c.,  &c. 

Lodgo  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
In  tbe  following  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Noith  Bow.— "Commonwealth."  March  20.  Bro. 
Degerdon,  W.C.T.  ;  good  attendance  ;  one  initiated  and 
one  proposed ;  brothers  surprised  tlie  sisters  in  an 
exemplary  manner,  with  useful  articles,  including  cuffs, 
kerchiefs,  collarette",  inkstands,  small  picture  frames,  &c. 
The  sister  shewed  their  appreciation  by  a  cordial  vote  of 
thaoks  for  the  nice  and  useful  presents  given  by  ttie 
brothers. 

Hackney.— "  Hackney  Mission."  March  23.  Bro 
I'igg'',  V.D.,  night.  Very  pleasant  session  and  good 
attendance ;  Bro.  Mathews,  W.C.T.,  presided  ;  Bro 
Carman,  V.S.J.T.,  gave  report  of  juvenile  conference  and 
also  of  the  meeting  re  division  of  District,  held  at  the 
Olive  Branch  Lodge  :  addiesses  by  Bro.Gibson,  P.D.C.T. 
and  Sister  Gibson,  W.D.V.T.  ;  after  business,  it  being 
Bro.  1  igK  s  natal  day,  a  varied  and  plentiful  supply  of 
refreshments  was  handed  round,  after  which  a  number  of 
members  and  visitors  entertained. 

Wandaworth-road.  —  "  New  Clapham  Excelsior." 
March  24.  Programme  "Grumbling."  Bro.  T.  C 
Mncrow,  W.C.T.  ;  the  following  were  received  with 
honours:  Bros.  J.  J.Edward«,D.S..J.T  ,  J.  C.Woollacott, 
V.D.,J.  Robson,  P. W.C.T.,  and  G.  R.Crawley, W,aT.- 
each  gave  a  short  address  ;  Bro.  A.  D.  Slado,  L.D.  pro- 
sented  a  table-cover  for  W.C.T.  table  ;  Sister  E.  Hard- 
ing, W.F.S.,  presented  a  table-cover  for  W.V.T.  table; 
large  number  of  visitors,  one  of  whom  presented  the' 
Lodge  funds  withSs.;  refreshmentsiplentifoliy  supplied. 

Chelsea. — "James  McCurrey."  March  2o.  Coffee 
supper  ;  a  public  entertainment  presided  over  by  Bro  T 
C.  Macrow,  H.D.;  short  addresses  by  Bros.  Colbert'and 
Macrow ;  songs,  .Sister  Tearle  Grisenthwaite  (2)  Mr 
Wills  (2).  Bro.  Colbert,  Nichols,  jun.;  duet.  Sister 
Grisenthwaite  land  Bro.  Nichols,  jun.;  recitations,  (2) 
by  Miss  Francis,well  rendered  for  which  she  was  heartily 
received  ;  recitations,  Bro.  T.W.H.  Grigg,  and  Mr.  Wills 
(2)  ;  refreshments  supplied  ;  several  names  given  in  for 
membership. 

Hammersmith.  —  "Thomas  Carlyle."  March  20. 
Public  meeting  in  Bedmore  Hall,  preceded  by  a  proces- 
sion headed  by  Lockhart's  Brass  Band.  Chairman  Bro 
T.C.  Macrow,  H.D.  Solo  by  Bro.  J.  Dunkley  •'  ad- 
dress by  Bro.  S.  Insull,  P.D.C.T.,  followed  by  Bros. 
William  Sutherland,  W.D.C.,  E.  C.  Lambert,  W.D  M 
William  Colbert,  V.D.,  T.  W.  Wickenden,  V.D  ,  Bro 
Youngion,  Reddaway,  and  G.  Eustace,  W.C.T.,  and 
G.  Tliomas.  L.  D.     Large  number  nresent.     Namftawivo,. 


Greetings  presented  by  Bro.  Beaney,  of  the  Excelsior 
Lodge,  Woolwich.  Resolution  unanimously  adopted 
directing  the  D.L.  Reps,  to  vote  against  forming  two 
District  Lodges  for  Middlesex ;  an  excellent  evening 
spent. 

King's  Cross.— "Excelsior."  March  25.  Resolved 
that  the  D.L.  Reps,  be  instrnctcd  to  vote  against  the 
division  of  the  District ;  songs,  &o.,  by  members  and 
Visitors ;  good  session. 

West  JJorwood.— "  Fenwick."  March  23.  One  pro- 
posed, and  two  initiated,  Bro.  R.  Saunders,  L.D., 
entertained  with  the  assistance  of  the  following  —Songs, 
Bios.  B.  Whitfield,  G.  Bolting,  Gibbons,  J.  Strong, 
with  a  laughable  whistling  song  from  Bro.  J.  Sawyer  ; 
Sister  T.  Pryce,  song ;  recitations.  Sister  P.  Draper, 
Sister  Saunders,  Sister  A.  Draper ;  reading,  Bro.  R. 
Saunders. 

Islington.— "Henry  Ansell."  March  27.  Crowded 
session.  Bro.  Staples,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Five  candidates 
proposed,  three  initiated.  Reports  on  sick  and  absent 
members  received  and  adopted,  and  letters  of  sympathy 
ordered  to  be  sent  to  Bro.  and  Sister  Goddard  and  Sister 
Kiel.  The  L.D.  reported  upon  the  date  fixed  for  the  visit 
of  the  Middlesex  District  Executive,  and  that  the  large 
hall  had  been  engaged  for  the  occasion.  A  special  com- 
mittee was  appointed  to  look  after  the  persons  who  had 
sigoed  the  pledge  at  the  late  open  meetings.  Bro.  Tench, 
S.D.,  of  Leicester,  spoke  words  ;of  cheer,  and  the  North 
Star  Lodge  entertained  with  songs,  reading  and  an  amus- 
ing dialogue.     W.^TCHWORDS  sold. 

stoke  Newington.— "London  Trinity."  March  24. 
Resolved  to  support  the  motion  of  Citizen  Lodge  for  two 
District  Lodges  in  Middlesex,  and  the  D.L.Rep.  in- 
strcuted  to  vote  accordingly.  A  united  gathering  of 
neighbouring  Lodges,  which  were  well  represented ; 
lar^e  attendance.     Watchwords  on  sale. 

Kentish  Town.— "  Regina."  March  29.  Bro.  Scar- 
borough, W.C.T.,  presided  ;  one  initiated  ;  good  atten- 
dance. Question  box :  Temperance  questions.  Some 
very  good  questions  were  asked,  and  Bros.  Frost, 
Wharton,  Chandler,  Ramsden,  jun..  Hall,  &c.,  took  part 
in  the  discussions  ;  Ss.  6Sd.  collected  for  a  brother  from 

New   Cut.— "George  Thorneloe."     March  6.     Comic 
cuttings  were  given,   as    well    as   songs,   4;c.— March  13. 
One  initiated ;  oi;en  Lodge,  Bro.  Gear  presiding ;  songs, 
4c.,   were   sung,   and    speeches    by    Bros.   Edkins  aud  1 1 
Reeves.     Fruit  was  handed  round- agift  from  the  chair-  |  of  Lond< 


3  given 


G.  Tliomas,  L.  D.    Large  number  present. 
in  for  membership. 

Baker-street. —  "  Alliance  of  Marylebone."  March 
22.  Good  session.  W.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  Bailey.  Reports 
of  Sub-District  Committee  also  Provident  Fund  were 
taken  and  adopted  ns  suggested.  Visiting  Committee 
reported  on  their  absentees,  satisfactory  accounts  being 
given  of  each.  The  programme  being  "  Spinsters'  Nieht  " 
Sister  Pratt  presided,  and  was  assisted  by  Sister 
Watkins,  Powell,  A.  Pelham,  and  Dunstan,  all  of  whom 
entertaiued. 

Holloway.— "  Vale  of  Safety."  March  16  Bro 
Hobart,  W.C.T.,  presided.  One  initiated.  A  paper' 
entitled,  "  Freedom  of  Contract  and  Monopoly,"  was 
read  by  Bro.  Hobart.— Marcli  23.  Bro.  Fleet  presided. 
Visit  paid  by  members  of  the  Mir.pah  Lodge,  who  enter- 
tained with  sonps,  Ac.     A  pleasant  evening  was  spent. 

I'eckham.— "  Peckham."  March  27.  Free  monthly 
entertainment.  Bro. W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co..  presided 
Kntertainment  chiefly  provided  by  Bro.  W.A.  Shepheard, 
W.D.M.,  and  friends. 

Southwark.— "The  Mint."  March  25.  Visitors 
entertained,  and  brothers  surprised  the  sisters.  Bro.  W 
E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  presided.  One  brother  from  Malta 
admitted  on  c.c.     Pleasant  evening. 

Chelsea.— "Urosvenor."  March  2G.  Officered  and 
entertained    by    sisters ;  Sister  E.  A.  Kimber  W  C  T 


man— as    a    Temperance     birthday     offering.       Several  [  Bro.  InsuU';   trio, 
persons  promised  to  join  the  Lodge.— March  20.     Viait        "        -     -         _ 
of  Wellington  Lodge,  who  entertained,  Bro.  Hinton  pre- 
siding.    No  candidates  proposed  ;  one  initiated. 

Hornsey.road,  N.— "North  Star."  March  20.  A 
soiree,  Bro.  Halford,  V.D.,  presiding.  Songs  and  recita- 
tions. A  few  parlour  games  were  indulged  in  under  the 
leadershipof  Bro.Easton.D.A.S.Coffee  andcake  were  then 
handed  ro'.ind.  Being  the  anniversary  of  the  birthday  of 
Sister  Steinfeld,  jun.,  the  W.V.T.,  a  hearty  vote  of 
congratulation  was  accorded. 

PentonvUle.—"  Vernon."     March  22.     One  proposed; 
communicatmn  read  asking  Lodge  to  give  an  entertain- 
._^.L_r^  .  .  r^  ,      ,    Peace-cottages, Tunbridge-street, 


Williams  from  penal  servitude  ;  also  that  we  send  • 
resolution  to  D.L.  regarding  the  same. — March  22.  A 
very  instructive  and  encouraging  session  ;  several  visitors 
congratulated  us  upon  the  bright  and  prosperous  aspect 
of  the  Lodge.  The  programme  being  to  "  Put  the 
W.C.T.  in  a  fix,"  proved  very  interesting  and  instruc- 
tive, most  of  the  questions  being  very  goid.  The  chair 
was  eventually  won  by  Sister  Weeks,  P.D.V.T.,  who 
closed  the  Lodge.  Watchwords  taken  by  several 
members, 

Stratford.  —  '*  Enterprise."  March  G.  Lecture  on 
Phrenology,  by  Bro.  Morrell,  P.D.E.S.  Very  interesting 
— JIarch  13.  Bro.  Finch,  tV.D.,  rend  a  paper,' 
"The  House  that  Jack  Built,"  also  question. box,  Bro' 
Finch  answering  to  questions.— March  20.  Third  anni* 
versary.  Tea  and  public  meeting,  about  30  to  tea,  which 
was  well  served  by  Sisters  Turner,  Dewell,  Bailey,  and 
Smith.  Dr.  John  Moir,  medical  otficer  of  West  Ham 
Union,  presided,  and  gave  a  very  instructive  and  interest- 
ing address  on  Temperance  question  from  a  medical 
point  of  view.  Addresses  were  also  delivered  by  Bro. 
Hilton,  U.K.A.  ;  Bro.  Searle,  D.C.T. ;  Bro.  Gage,  Bro. 
Leeding,  Bro.  J.  S.  Turney,  U.K.A.— March  27.  Roll 
call ;  afterwards  the  Lodge  was  entertained  by  Bros. 
Dewell,  Layton,  and  Martin,  Sisters  Phillip,  Layton, 
Smith,  Catton,  &c. 

Kingsland.-"  Mentor."  March  30.  Bro.  W.  L. 
Simmons,  W.C.T.  Good  attendance.  Report  of  D.L. 
Rep.  received  and  adopted.  Resolved  that  our  rep. 
be  instructed  to  vote  against  the  motion  for  the  division 
of  the  Middlesex  District.  After  usual  business  a  trans- 
position bee,  open  to  visitors,  in  which  13  competitors 
took  part,  Bro.  Refheus,  of  the  London  Trinity  Lodge, 
gaining  the  prize. 

Chelsea.- "Marlborough."  March  30.  Officered  and 
entertained  by  Sisters.  Sister  Amy  Turney,  W.C.T., 
who  gave  a  few  opening  remarks.  Sisters  1?.  Turney, 
Humpherson,  Shepherd,  Clopson,  Bailey,  Matkin,  and 
tributed  to  the  programme.  Few  remarks 
C.  Macrow.  L.D.,  E.  Humpherson, 
E.S.,  J.  H.  Matkin,  J.  B.  Bentley,  J.  Harden,  Bro.  F. 
Turney,  W.C.T.  Refreshments  provided. 

Holborn. — "  Temple."      March     23.       Discussion    of 

G. W.C.T. 's  circular  and   Provident  Fund.— March  30. 

Visit  from  London  Olive  Branch,  open  to  the  public  at 

o'clock  ;  Bro.    Henstock  presiding.    Songs,  recita- 

;,  readings,  Sisters   Farr,    Raymond,  Seymour.  City 

;  Brothers    Wilson,   Jerome  ;  short  addri 


tainn 


Strong,  Stevenson  and  Bacon. 
Stratford.— "Excelsior."  March  23.  Fair  attendance  ; 
one  initiated,  two  proposed.  Five  minutes'  papers  on 
"Why  lam  a  Teetotaler,"  by  Bros.  Johnson.  Vidler 
and  Aldridge,  which  were  greatly  appreciated. — March  30, 
Vegetarian  lecture  by  W.S.  Manning,  Esq.  ;  chairman, 
A    most  interesting,    instructive   and 


John 


mentat  theFreeSchi  .    ^ ^ 

AV.C,  was  accepted  ;  W.S.  read  the"re'port  of   tl. 

tainmeot  and  handed  over  to  Sister  Shakespeare  the  sum 
otl'Js.  8d.,  to  help  to  start  a  Juvenile  Temple;  Bro  Gurr 
reada  report  of  the  Juvenile  Council  ;  the  D.L.  Reps, 
were  informed  to  vote  at  the  next  D.L.  against  there 
being  two  District  Lodges  for  Middlesex,  also  to  vote  for 
the  motion  concernint'  the  Capitation  Tax  on  sisters 
being  reduced  to  Id.  It  was  resolved  to  leave  a  copy 
of  the  Watchword  in  the  shop  (Lockhart's),  for  the  cus- 
tomers to  read.  Good  session.  Watchword  sold.— 
March  2'J.  One  initiated.  D.L.  Reps,  gave  in  their 
report, which>as  adopted.  Bro.  GriHiths,  the  founder  of 
the  Vernon  Lodge,  gave  a  short  address,  stating  that  he 
would  become  an  honorary  member  of  the  Juvenile 
lemple  about  to  be  formed.    Good  session. 

Battersea.  —  "Pilgrim's  Rest."  March  26.  Well 
attended  session.  Bro.  Thomas  Olding  (late  of  South- 
ampton Lodge)  handed  in  £143.  as  profit  on  enter- 
t  which  he  had  organised.  A  vote  of  thanks  was 
jusly  accorded.  Entertained  by  several  brethren 
and  sisters ;  a  very  pleasant  and  profitable  meeting 

Bethnal  Green. —"Odell."  March  24.  Programme, 
brothers  surprised  the  sisters.  The  surprise  consisted  of 
a  white  cambric  handkerchief,  presented  to  each  sister 
present  of  the  Lodge.  After  the  sisters  hid  thanked  the 
brothers  for  their  kindness.  Sisters  Steel  presided,  and 
Sisters  Williams,  Tillett,  and  Tompkins,  and  Bros.  Lei 
Sage,  Mackay,  Lloyd,  TiUett,  and  Dabbs  took  part  in 
the  programme. 

Hounslow.— "  Hope  of  Hounslow."  March  25.  Sub 
District  tea  and  open  Lodge.  Thirty  members  to  tea 
including  Bro.ColonelYoung.H.D.;  Bro.W.  Sutherland,' 
W.D.Co.;  Bro.  W.  T.  Wickenden,  V.D.;  Bro.  Lambert 
W.D.M.  ;  and  others.  After  a  very  enjoyable  tea  a 
public  meeting  was  held.  Short,  lively,  and  interesting 
speeches  and  recitations  were  given  by  the  visitors 
bister  Mumford  presiding  at  the  harmonium.  An  excel- 
lent meeting. 

Hackney.— "Homerton  Hope."  March  25.  Visitors 
from  Upper  Clapton,  Chepstow  Castle,  and  Hackney 
Mission  Lodgei  entertained.  Greetings  brought  by  Bro 
Splitter  from   Lodges   in   Sittingbourne  and   Sheerness, 

id  by  Bro.  Simmons  from  Dover  and  Portsmouth  Gar- 

ion  Lodges. 

Upper  Clapton.— "Upper  Clapton."  March  15.  Visit 
from  the  members  of  the  Hackney  Mission  Lodge,  who 
provided  a  very  interesting  protiramme.— March  22. 
.  „^''Hi,'^°,',*^-^'  Prc-ided.  A  very  iuteresting  paper 
by  Bro.  ■r.  V  Miles,  W.C.T..  against  sraokingf  which 
caused  a  lot  of  discussion,  the  following  taking  part  -— 
Bros.  Cumraing,  Rehfueso,  Ckmence,  Davis.  L  D 
Castor,  L.D.,  and  Sister  Wheeler.  •  ■• 

Edgware- road.-"  The    Paddington."      March    L5. 

tof  ord    C„H^'^"rr"'?  fr  "'"  "r^  secretary,  an,,  airer  tne  c: 

to  Lord    Randolph  Churchill,   regarding  the  Poole  K.R.R.,  asked 

„r,fl..,  ,„t„.^.„„  .u..„   ..  _,_,  ^^g  ^^^^  further  hii 

release  of   H»rry  to 


lectun 
Chelsea.— "  Queen's  Messenger."  JIarch  19.  On 
proposed.  Pound  night  for  regalia  fund.- March  26. 
Three  initiated  and  one  proposed.  Bro.  G.  Underwood, 
L.D.,  presided,  and  gave  a  short  address.  Sister  A 
Lombs  elected  D.L.  Rep.  Lodge  progressing.  Watch 
WORDS  sold. 


PROVINCIAL. 
York.— "Harbour    of    Friendship."     Free   tea    and 
nertainment  to     nearly    103  worthy  persons  over    .50 
_  jlrs  of    age.       After    tea  the  Rev.  C.  Illingworth  pro- 
sided,  and   addresses,  recitations,  and  songs  were  given 
Councillor    Mansfield,    Mr.    Robert  Kay,    Mr. 
Monkhouso,  Hmrv    M.   Cross,    Mr.   and    1"" 
Taylor,  Mr.  Dawson,   Mr.  Whitehead, 


Manchester.- "Concilio  et  Lahore.'' 
being  responsible,  provided  a  first. cla 
Songs,  &C-,  by  Sisters  L.  Parfitt,    Mori 


d  Mr.  Revell. 

Bro.   Mounsey 

performance. 

i,  Roberts,  and 

tiated  ; 


Raymond,  Bros.  George,  Roberts,  and  Job 
attendance  of  members  and  visitors.      Three 

id  three  received  on  a,c. 

Devontobt.— "  Star  of   Morice   Town."     March  24. 

ro.  Rich,  W.C.T.,  presided.      A  letter  was  read  from 

ro.  Bawdon,  L.D.,  Hong  Kong,  China,  giving  an  out- 
line of  the  doings  of  the  Order  in  that  country,  which  was 
very  cheering  He  also  sent  the  greetings  from  Hong 
Kong  and  Victoria  Lodges.  Song-s,  Bros.  Keely,  Launce 
and  Sister  Trayse  ;  reading,  Bro.  Parkes  ;  recitation, Bro'. 
Wild. 

ToTNE.s.—"  Dart  Vale."  March  16.  Enjoyable  ses- 
V°°'  ■7'^^""  imtiated.— March  23.  One  initiated  from 
Juvenile  Temple.  Circular  read  from  Negro  Mission 
Committee.  Cards  taken.  Committee  appointed  to  make 
arrangements  lor  an  open  session.  Programme.  "Who 
shall  be  W.C.T..  well  sustained.  Library  started,  Lodge 
improving. 

Manchester.- "City."  March  2.5.  The  W.C.T. 
Bro.  R.  Langdon,  being  responsible,  he  presented  to  each 
brother  and  sister  a  bunch  of  primroses,  which  had  been 
sent  by  a  brother  at  Torquay,  specially  for  the  occasion, 
bongs  were  rendered  by  Bros.  Langdon,  Rose,  Bradshaw, 
Mr.  Ihumpstone  and  Miss  Thumpstone;  reading  by 
Br.s.  Ursell  and  Turner.  reauing  oy 

T'RnRO.— "Guiding  Star.  "March  2.5.  Visit  of  Bro.  Poi. 
larH(PortofLeith  Lodge,  Glasgow),  Bro.  Casely, Exeter  . 
a  brother  from  Modburg.  Greetings  presented  by  each, 
which  were  very  cordially  accepted  and  exchanged.  Bro. 
f'ratt  read  an  able  paper,  "Are  Alcoholic  Drinks  as  a 
Beverage  Good  for  Man  V"  A  hearty  discussion  followed, 
pleasant  and  profitible  evening  spent ;  two  propo- 


iitions  for 
Nafferton 
1  Public  lectu: 


bership. 


;f     Nafferton.' 


March     29. 


Perjury  Ca 
investigatic 


Public  lecture  by  Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  Longden,  on  "  Ens'. 
land's  Darkest  Stain."  Bro.  T.  Wilson,  H.D.,  presided. 
A  good  company  present. 

DliVONPOUT.-" James    Teare."      March    2"       Sister 
Carter,  W.C.T.,  presided,  and  invited  all  members  pre- 
sent to   a  coffee  .upper  with  her  as  it  was  her  birthday, 
Iter  the  coffee  had  been  served,  Bro.  Albert,  of   the 
R.,  asked  the  members  to  drink  a  cup  of  coffee  for 
birthday,  which  was  on  the  21st  inst.   The  best  wishes 
lur  sister  and  brother  were  tendered  by  Bros,  Hamley 


THE     GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  5,  1886. 


D.C.T.,  and  Prnueo  and  other  members,  there  was  a 
pro'jd  mustiii-.  A  very  pleasant  entertainment  of  bours 
by  Sister  Hill,  IJros.  Cuurtney,  Albert,  liurb.  M'Lean. 
:md  Taylor  ;  duet,  Si&tera  Taylur  and  Hannaford  ;  recita- 
tion, bro.  Taylor  was  gone  throucrli* 

SiTTiXGCOURNE.  —  "  I'^ither  MaLhew."  Rtarcli  IG. 
Largely  attended  and  enthu-iftstio  session.  The  Lodee 
ua^  favoured  with  a  visit  from  Uro.  Skinner,  P.GAV.M., 
■who  ptffiided,  and  who  had  the  pleasing  duty  of  initui- 
ling  th-J  Hev.  J.  Duubleflay  (Baptist  minister).  At  the 
clu-e  of  the  businefis  stirring  and  thoroughgoing  addrtrta 
were  rleliverpd  by  JBrcs.  SUmnpr,  the  Rev.  W.  T.  Ennor. 
and  Rev,  J.  Dnublcdav.— Much  1^3.  OlBccred  and 
cnteiiainud  by  married  biotheiu    Pleasant  evening. 

Leicesteb.—  "  Excelsior."  March  16.  Experience 
night.  Ero3.  Bi:8'.vell,  Brady,  Brafield,  Whatton,  Path, 
nnd  Monk ;  Sisters  Baker,  Vtrnon,  and  Verry  took 
part.  Good  ees-- ion.— March  23.  Good  Beas;ou.  Three 
initiated,  two  proposed,  two  reimtalkd.  Juvenile  night, 
the  juveniles  entertained  ;  17e.  (Jil.  aont  to  the  orplianage. 
Bro.  JBuswell  bade  farewell  totheTonopIe  tnombers  as  he 
is  leaving  Leicnbter, 

BiuGHTON.— "  Advance  Guard."  March  19.  Social 
party.  Nearly  200  present.  The  meeting  wns  presided 
over  by  Bro.  Tom  Smitb,  W.C.T.,  who,  in  a  few 
opening  remarks,  stated  the  object  of  the  meeting.  A 
cupitai  programme  of  Bongs,  duets,  and  recitations  was 
pcne  throu^'h  by  Bros.  Grav,  Cook,  Huasey,  and  Sistw^ 
McLenahan,  Dover,  Paris,  nnd  Bunker,  Mr.  J.  S. 
Fathers,  and  Miss  Lea^e ;  instrumental  music  being 
contributed  by  Bro.  Billard.  Bro.  J.  J.  Jonea  gave  nn 
address  explanatory  of  the  principle3  of  Good  Templary. 
Refret'hmenta,  of  whicli  tbera  was  a  plentiful  supply, 
were  handed  round  during  the  evening,  and  a  most  en- 
joyable and  profitable  evening  was  spent. 

New  Malden.— "Sure  Refuge."  March  12.  Visit  of 
General  Charles  Gonlon  Lodge.  Eighteen  members 
hewed  up.    Very  good  entertainment  given  by  same.— 


March  19.     Impromptu   speaking.     Numerous   subjects 
fully  discussed  by  Bros.  J.  C.  Woollacolt  (wlio  acted  for 
W.C.T.),  Lavender,  Wilson,  Wrtn,  and  others.— "      ' 
l!li.     A  paper  on  "Epitaphs,"   by   Bro.   W.   Tayl 
preatly  appreciated,  afterwards  the  Lodge  was  surprised 
by  Bro.  J,  C.  Woollacott   with  colfee,   fruib,   and  oth' 
good   things,  and  with  mu-ic,  &c.      A 
evening  was  spent.    WATCHWOimrf  sold. 

NoBisiTON.— *'Hope  of  Norbiton."  Alarch  21.  A 
vereary  (13th)  of  Lodge  held  in  New  Schools,  Victi 
load;  tea  at  6.30,  between  70  and  80  partook  thereof 
followed  at  eight  o'clock  by  public  meeting  by  Bro, 
James  Smithers,  supported  by  W.C.T.  and  Bro.  Tickner, 
when  a  varied  programme  was  carrieJ  out  by  numerou3 
brothers,  sisters,  and  (riends;  Bro.  Tickner  presented 
the  Lodge  with  a  new  and  handsome  set  of  officers' 
regalia  as  a  birthday  present,  the  members  according 
him  their  grateful  thanks  for  so  seasonable  a  present. 
There  were  present  seven  of  the  members  who  signed  the 
Lndge  Charter  13  years  ago  ;  one  candidate  was  initiated. 
Ramsi'.ate.— "Snug  Harbour."  March  18.  A  very 
pleasant  session  and  entertainment.  Sister  Woodroffe, 
a  good  working  member,  who  is  about  to  be  married,  and 
proceed  to  America,  was  presented  with  a  bilver-plated 
teapot  and  a  handsomely-framed  certificate  of  member- 
ship, in  token  of  the  esteem  of  the  members  tor  her  ser- 
vicps.  The  presentation  was  maJe  by  Bro.  W.  Whitmore, 
L.D.,  in  a  few  well-chosen  words.  Sister  W.  briefly  re- 
turned thanks.  A  cotfee  supper  was  provided,  and  freely 
partaken  of  by  representatives  from  the  Sunbeam  and 
and  Perseverance  Lodges  of  Ramsgate  and  Margate  to 
bid  farewell  to  Sister  Woodroffe.  Congratulatory  speeches 
were  given  by  Bros.  Coleman,  Pilcher,  and  Sister  Hull, 
The  m'reLing  was  eulivened  with  i-ome  good  singing  by 
various  members.  All  present  wished  our  sister  great 
proBperity  and  every  blessing. 

Leeds.— "Nil  Uesperandum."  "Songs  from  thi 
Operas,"  conducted  and  arranged  by  Bro.  Hanson 
■W.A.D.S.  Good  attendance  of  members  and  friends 
who  thoroughly  appreciated  the  excellent  and  enjoyabl. 
concert  provided.  The  artistfs  v.'ere  Sister  Pearsun,Mis 
Slater,  Mr.  Slieard,  and  Bros.  Hanson,  Siater,  and 
Wilson. 

Sheffield.— "Kllesmere."  March  24.  Public  exhi- 
bition of  dissolving  views,  kindly  given  by  D.  Duncaster, 
Esq.  There  was  a  large  attendance,  aud  five  persons 
,  agreed  to  become  members. 

MANNiNGHAM.~"V>lunteers."  March  22.  One  ini- 
tiated, and  Bro.  Collies  pave  his  entertainment,  "  A 
Nicht  with  Burns,"  Bro.  Knox  of  Liiurd  Mount  Lodge 
Sliiiiley,  read  an  introductory  jjaper  on  t-he  life  of  Burns; 
Scotch  eongs  and  readings  weie  also  given  which  were 
very  amusing  and  interesting. 

East  Derehaji.-" Centre  of  Norfolk."  March  16. 
(Quarterly  social  re-union  of  past  aud  present  members 
and  friends.  Capital  programme  of  songs,  recitations, 
and  dialogues  carried  out  by  Sisters  Cnspe.  Beckham,  and 
Bush;  Bros.  Brooks,  Chaplin,  Woor,  Bush,  Seeker,  and 
Perry.  Several  names  for  membership.— March  22, 


to  the  Shipdham  in  a  waggonnette  and 
visited  the  Endeavour  Lodge  to  support  the  V.i)., 
who  was  paying  an  official  visit.  Interesting  addrr^sa  hy 
Bro.  Austin,  W.D.Co.  Programme  by  Sisters  Bush  and 
Browne,  and  Bros.  Brooks,  Chaplin,  (iieen,  and  Perry, 
D.S.J.T.— March  23.  Celebration  of  Bro.  Chaplin's  first 
Good  Tempiar  anniversary.  Refreshments  provided  by 
Ero.  Chaplin,  who  gave  his  experience.  Three  oid 
members  re-admitted  and  <me  new  member  initiated. 
Lodge  flourishing.     Waxchwohus  on  sale. 

I^TAKE.— "  Home  of  Safety."  March  14  The  first 
anniversary  sermons  in  connection  with  thia  Lodge  were 
preached  in  the  Piiraitive  Metiiodist  Chapel.in  theimom- 
ing  by  tbe  Rev.  G.  Hunt,  in  the  afternoon  by  Mr.  J. 
H.  Strong,  and  m  the  evening  by  Rev.  J.  Scruton.  On 
Monday  a  public  ham  tea  was  provided  in  the  school- 
room, when  90  sat  d<»wn.  A  meeting  held  alter  was  pre- 
sided over  by  Bro.  Stephen  Bacon.  Speakers  :  Bro.  Rev. 
H.  J.  Boyd,  and  Bro.  W.  H.  Hall.  Recitations  by  the 
membera :  wnging  by  the  choir ;  total  proceeds  £7  ISs.  2d. 

Siockton-on-Tees.— "Castlo  and  Anchor."      March 


Pound  night  and  unseating  the  W.C.T.  Several 
changes  took  place  during  the  session.  Two  translerrea 
from  Juvenile  Temple.  Good  attendance.— March  ii. 
Tliree  initiated.  Devotional  meeting,  conducted  by  toe 
Rev.  E.  L.  Millward,  curate  of  the  Stockton  paris.i 
hurch.  Tlie  rev.  gentleman  expressed  his  pleasure  in 
laving  the  opportunity  to  conduct  such  a  meeting  on 
behalt  of  the  Good  Templars.  A  large  atteua 
—March  IS.  After  businesB  a  sewing  bee 
brothers  was  commenced,  tbe  sisters  acting 
idjudicators.  Mucli  amusement  caused.  Tom 
Gardner  was  declared  winner.  A  pleasant  meet- 
March  25.  Two  initiated,  and  one  proposed. 
The  programme  was  in  charge  of  Sisters  E.  Hardy.  M. 
Sheraton  and  Metcalfe.  Sister  iJardy  took  the  chair. 
Bro.  Ben  Moate,  Bro.  Metcalfe,  Bio.  Morris,  Sister 
Nichol,  Sister  Day,  and  Bro.  Ayres  contributed  ;  120 
piTsent. 
Bedford.— "Sir  W.  Harpur.'*  Eebruary  S.  Experi- 
ice  night.  Short  epeeches  by  Bros.  Perry  and  Brook- 
.  luse  and  Sister  Heath.  Two  initiated.- February  15. 
Who  Rhall  be  W.C.T. !  Large  supply  of  good  questions  ; 
tlio  chair  being  gained  successivsly  by  Bros.  E.  Capon, 
Campion,  Brookhouee,  and  Campion.  Six  proposed  and 
four  initiated.— February  22.  Report  of  D.L.  session 
Riven  by  Bro.  Campion,  D.L.  Rep.  Three  proposedand 
three  others  initiated.— March  1.  Officered  and  enter- 
tained by  sisters.  Songa  by  Sister  Maundnll  and  Ston- 
ham  ;  recitations  by  Sisters  Leach,  Garner  and  Allen  ; 
readinffs  by  Sisters  Heath,  A.  Pilgrim  and  Giggle.  Bro. 
Weatherill,  U.C.T.  of  Oxford,  gave  a  short  address.— 
March  8.  Visit  of  several  of  the  D.L.  Executive— Bros. 
Southwood,  D.C.T.;  C.  Taylor,  D.Co.;  and  S.  W. 
Tysoe,  W.U.Chap.  Devotional  evening.  Five  initiated. 
—March  iri.  G.L.  session  at  Northampton,  at  which  a 
larga  number  oE  our  members  attended.  Collected  for 
distressed  member?,  10s.— March  10.  Anniversary  tea 
and  meeting.— March  22.  Impromptu  speaking  ;  well 
carried  out.  Two  initiated.— March  29.  Essay  by  Bro. 
Spratt,  "  Is  the  Drink  Traffic  a  Trade  or  a  Crime  ?  '  was 
well  discussed.    One  initiated. 

WiNOHHSTaB.—"  Itchen  Valley." — March  10.  Papers 
on  the  Good  of  the  Order,  when  papers  were  read  by 
Bros.  Wilmot,  W.S.,  P.  Lucas,  and  Bro.  Colour- 
sergeant  Harrison.  A  paper  was  also  read  on  *' Adult 
and  Juvenile  Templary,"  by  Bro.  J,  Brigsr,  L.D.— 
March  22.  A  new  Juvenile  Temple,  throuah  the  kind- 
ness of  the  Rev.  W.  A.  C.  Chevalier,  in  granting  the  use 
of  his  school-room,  was  opened.  Sister  Goodyear, 
D.S  J.T.  for  North  Hants,  was  the  instituting  officer, 
and  the  Temple  was  named  the  "  Lily  of 
the  Valley."  Bro.  E.  Buckingham  was  recommended 
as  Superintendent,  and  Sister  Chevalier  as  Assistant- 
Superintendent.  Twenty-five  joined  tlie  Temple,  and 
six  more  have  since  given  in  their  names  to  join. — March 
26.  Temperance  singing  contest ;  the  names  of  six 
brothers  and  sisters  were  on  the  list  to  compete,  and  the 
result  was  as  follows  :—Bro.  E.  MUls.  P.W.C.T.,  Ist ; 
Sister  Castle,  jun.,  2nd  ;  and  Bro.  J.  Bugg,  L.D,,  3rd  ; 
very  handsome  books  were  given  as  prizes.  A  very 
pleasant  evening  was  spent;  large  attendance;  four 
initiated  and  others  piopos'^d. 

York.  —  "  Victorious."  March  24.  A  very 
interesting  meeting  ;  Bro.  Richardson,  W.C.T.,  presided. 
The  question  of  three  acres  and  a  cow  was  discussed  from 
a  Temperance  point  of  view.  Sister  Andrews  read  a 
capital  little  paper,  followed  by  addresses  from  Bro.  and 
Siater  Madgwick.  Bro.  H.  fii.  Cross  also  read  a  paper  on 
the  Land  Question. 

WHiniNHTON  MooB. — "Glorious  Prospect."  March  8, 
W.C.T.,  Sister  Miss  S.  J.  Ruunpy.  Pound  night. 
A  good  number  of  parcels  sold  by  Bro.  Brown,  W.S., 
causing  much  amusement.  One  initiated. — March  16. 
Programme,  Short  speeches  on  Temperance,  in  which 
all  members  present  took  part. 

Ii'.swicti.— "Orwell."  March  25.  Brothers  surprised 
the  Lodge  with  a  set  of  now  rituals,  an  altar  water 
bottle  and  glass.  Two  sieters  received  on  c.c.  Songs  by 
Bro.  Allen,  Bro.  Ayton,  Bro.  Grey,  Bro.  Salhouse,  and 
recitation  by  Sister  Cook,  from  Alexander  Lodge. 

Manchesteb. — "Luyal  Kobert  Whitworth."  March 
26.  Sisters'  surprise  night.  Each  brother  was  presented 
liVitb  a  beautilul  necktie.  Greetines  receivel  from  Ard- 
wick  Happy  Home  and  Woodward  Excelsior  Lodges.  Bro. 
Roberts,  song ;  Bro.  Fletcher,  recitation ;  Sisters  A. 
Parfitt,  Myott,  and  Rowbottoin,   songa.     Good  attend- 

Exeter.— ' '  Matthew  the  Miller."'  March  18.  A  very 
nice  session  ;  had  a  few  very  encouraging  remarks  from 
Bro.  Marracott  on  the  work  of  tho  Older  in  Torquay. — 
ilaich  26.  Sisters'  sewing  night,  brothers  to  bring  tho 
tools,  three  prizes  being  awarded.  Surprise  visit  from 
the  Perseverance  Lodge,  whj  capitally  entertained. 

Manohesteb.-"  Tower  of  Refuge."  March  23.  Visit 
of  Bro.  Tolton,  D.C.T.,  who  presided.  A  sister 
from  Knight*! bridge,  London,  admitted  on  c.c.  Five 
candidates  initititei  Bro.  Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T., 
asked  for  volunteers  for  mission  work,  and  a  good  number 
gave  in  their  names.  Brothers  being  responsible,  tendered 
a  programme  of  songs,  recitations,  &c.,  and  provided  re- 
freshments.    Seventy-live  members  present. 

Newabk.— "  Good  Samaritan."  March  26,  A  well 
attended  public  meeting  and  entertainment,  presided  ovei 
by  Bro.  J.  Payne,  W.C.T.  Programme  of  vocal  aud 
instrumental  music,  recitation,  and  readings  by  tht 
members,  assisted  by  several  friends.  At  the  close,  n 
large  number  sat  dowu  to  a  well-provided  cofiee  supper. 
One  of  the  most  successful  meetings  held. 

Blackburn,— "  Star  of  Blackburn,"  March  11.  Visit 
from  Templars'  Rest  Lodge,  who  entertained,  Bro. 
Wincfield,  W.C.T,,  presiding.— March  18.  Bros.  Fowlej 
and  Wildman  responsible.  Grumbling  night ;  coffee  and 
cake  handed  round  ;  very  enjoyable  session  ;  fair  attend 
ance ;  one  initiated. — March  25.  Sisters  Moss 
Percival  responsible.  Refreshments  wero  provided, 
the  proceeds  devoted  to  the  Lodge  Funds, 
initiated:  one  proposed.  Bro.  Booth,  W.S.,  gave 
addiei    Very  pleasant  session. 


aid  of  the  reading- 


Debby.— "Hope  of  Derby."  At  the  last  session  Bro- 
A,  Boggis,  H.D.,  London,  gave  a  very  encouraging 
address  on  the  Ordpr  generally. 

Tow  Law.—"  Pride  of  the  West."  March  27. .  A  very 
interesting  entertainment.  An  exhibition  of  living  wax- 
works was  produced,  and  ably  explained  by  Mr.  Thomas 
Fothergill,  of  Crook,  to  ft  very  appreciative  audience. 
Songs,  rt-citfttions,  and  selections  of  music  at  intei  vals  by 
Miss  J.  Hind.Mr.  J.  Raine,  Masters  Thomas  Hall,  J.  A. 
Hughes,  Miss  M.  Way  per,  and  Bros.  George  Wilkinson, 
and  George  Dickenson.  Bro.  R.  Spi 
proceeds  of  the  entertainment  are  in 
room  in  conuectnn  with  the  Lodge. 

Leeds.-"  Priestley  United."  March  9.  Visit  of 
Armley  Evening  Star,  who  gave  a  ishort  programm-J. 
Very  pleasant  evening  sppnt,  and  very  good  attendance. 
— filarch  16.  One  candidate  initiated.  Negro  Miesion 
circular  read.  Sisters' surprise  night.  Sisters  took  office. 
Entertainment  by  Sankey's  hymns,  recitations,  readings, 
songs.     Very  good  attendance. 

Camduidge,— "The  Loyal  Cambridge."  March  IG. 
Quarterly  tea  at  6.30  p.m„  well  attended,  an  1  followed 
by  public  meeting  presidtd  over  by  Bro.  Burrell, 
W.C.T.  Bro.  G.  Cr-Uen  addressed  the  meeting 
with  crcat  force.  Tho  well-arranged  programme 
was  varied  with  siieeches  from  Bros.  Dixon,  Westhorpo, 
and  Broom,  and  enlivened  with  solos  by  Sisters  Burrel! 
and  Howe.  Two  visitors  from  the  Univeisity  Lodge, 
Bios.  Kinton  and  Polack,  took  part  in  the  proceedings. 

Oxford.—"  St.  Clement's."  February  0.  Fonr  received 
ona.c.'s.February  23.  Report  of  D.L.  rep.lt  being  a  social 
6vening,refreshment8  were  handed  round, and  songs,  recita- 
tions, &c.,  were  given.  Two  candidates  were  initiated, — 
March  2.  Kesolved,  that  v/e  have  some  cards  with  place 
and  night  of  meeting  placed  in  the  caftis  and  Temperance 
hotels.  Bro.  Martin  urged  the  members  to  take  the 
Watchwobo.— March  9.  Come  and  See,  which  caused 
much  amusement.— March  10,  Social  supper  ;  songs, 
readings,  addresse;(,  &c.,  &c.  About  30  present.  Very 
pleasant  time. 

St.  Helen's —"  Great  Heart."  March  23.— Bro.  J, 
Rockbank's  (L.D.)  birthday;  hearty  congratulations 
voted.  The  L.D.  provided  refreshments.  A  very 
pleasant  meeting. 

Bristol.— "Morning  Star,"  March 20.  Bro.  Luoas, 
read  an  interesting  an  instructive  paper  on  "St.  Patrick's 
Day  Customs."  After  giving  a  biographical  sketchipf 
the  saint,  he  went  on  to  shew  how  that  the  poor  and 
illiterate  Irish  people  still  only  celebrate  the  name  aud 
memory  of  that  worthy  by  a  day  of  drunken  carousing. 
Folkestone.  —  "  Casar'a  Camp."  March  16.  Songs, 
readings,  and  recitations.  Lodge  vieited  bv  friends  from 
Ash  ford  and  Faversham,  who  came  in  brakes.  Very 
pleasant  eveninc— March  23.  Open  Lodge.  Bro. 
Quartermaster  Hooper  entertained  with  some  eplen- 
did  dissolving  views,  and  also  related  his  wonderful 
escape  from  drowning  at  the  time  the  ill-fated  La  Plata 
foundered  at  sea  ;  after  which  two  friends  were  initiated, 
and  several  others  proposed,     A  grand  meeting. 

Fabnwobth. — "John  Jackson."  March  2".  A  tea 
meeting  and  entertainment.  A  splendid  tea  was  pro- 
vided, and  first-clasa  talent  was  secured  for  tho  entertain- 
ment.   The  S. D.C.T,,  Bro,  Bennett,  presided. 

Glossop. — "  Mount  Pleasant."  March  25.  Sister 
Goodman  responsible,  and  served  the  Lodge  with  coffee 
and  sandwiches,  after  which  we  were  entertained  by  the 
members  ;  recitations  by  Bro.  J,  H.  Parker  and  Bro.  R. 
Oliver ;  songs  by  Sister  Crawford,  Sister  Goodman, 
.Sister  Hutchison,  and  Bro.  Horton  ;  reading  by  Bro. 
Shallcrass  ;  sketches  by  Sister  Goodman  and  Bro.  Hor- 
ton.   A  very  pleasant  evening  was  spent,    Good  attend- 

Glos.'50P.— "Hope  of  Glossop."  March  22.  Good 
attendance ;  two  initiated,  three  proposed.  Visit  of 
Glossop  Mount  Pleasant.  Sister  Goodman  recited ; 
readings  and  recitation  by  Bros  Shirt  and  Parker. 

West  Habtlepool,— "  J.  H.  Raper,'*  March  11. 
Good  session.  Spelling  bee.  Keen  competition  by 
several  brothers  aud  one  sister.  Prize  won  by  Bro. 
Hinchley.— March  26.  E-  joyable  session,  Bro.  Haver's 
papt;r  was  read  by  Bro.  Hinchley,  which  set  forth  the 
obligation  and  duty  of  all  members  of  the  Order,  and 
urged  most  firmly  the  upholding  and  setting  forth  of  our 
principles,  before  all  with  whom  we  come  m  contact  in 
our  daily  life.  A  very  pleasing  and  enjuy able  feature  of 
tho  session  was  that,  as  it  was  the  birthdays  of  Sister 
L.  M.  Jackson  alsu  Sister  A.  A,  Jackson,  D.M.,  the 
si-ters  regaled  thtse  members  with  a  social  cap  ftPd 
refreshments.  One  initiated.  Good  attendance.  WatcH; 
WORDS  sold. 

Ampihill,-"  Alameda."  March  25.  Visit  from  the 
Hope  of  Ampthill  Juvenile  Temple,  when  readings,  reci- 
tations aud  dialogues  were  given.  Good  number  present ; 
one  proposed  ;  coffee  was  given  to  tho  juveniles.    Good 

Higher OrKNSHAW.—'* Circle."  March  2,  Essay  on 
"  Tobacco,"  by  Bro.  W.  R.  Peplow.  Visitof  Bjo.  Okey, 
L.D,,  of  Droylsdnu,  who  gave  a  short  speech. — March  9. 
One  initiated  and  received  from  Juvenile  Temple.  Re- 
solved wa  meet  on  Monday  nights  in  future  instead  of 
Tuesday  nights. — March  22.  Brothers  surprised  by  aknife 
and  fork  supper,  provided  by  the  sisters  ;  two  initiated. 
March  23.  Service  nf  song  by  Bro.  Shaw'a  choir. 
Reader,  Bro.  E.  0.  Bainbridge  ;  accompanist,  Bro.  S. 
Lawton.    The  service  was  well  rendered. 

Yabmoutu  (I. W.)-"  Star  in  the  West."  March  19. 
Twelfth  anniversary  celebrated.  After  the  session  was 
closed  about  33  members  and  friends  sat  down  to  a  coffee 
supper,  to  which  all  did  justice.  A  heavy  snowstorm, 
which  was  raging  kept  many  away.  After  supper  was 
over  a  moat  enjoyable  evening  was  spent.  Bro.  Summers, 
Bro,  A.  White,  Sister  Minnie  Fryer,  Bro.  W.  Newman, 
Sister  Miriam  Brewin,  Sister  Fryer,  Bro.  E.  Waterfield, 
jun..  Sisters  Griffiths  and  Warder  contributed  to  the  pro- 
Krammo,  A  few  words  from  Bro,  L.  Rice,  L.D. — March 
26.     One  initiated. 

Doncasteb.-  "  White  Rose,"  March  17.  One  ini 
tiated  and  one  proposed.    A  paper  was  read  by  Bro 


April  5,  1886. 


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Blyton,  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  on  "  Duty  and  Honour,' 
»nd  proved  interestiog.  A  short  debate  followed. — 
Biarcn22.  Visit  to  Hopa  of  Hexthorpe,  with  programme. 
—March  24.  One  proposed.  Programme.  Bro.  Sor- 
Srcant  Bower,  Y.  and  L,  He(;iment,  attended,  and  the 
brothers  were  drilled  1/  la  nuhtaire,  which  caused  much 
amusement.  Bro.  Bower  also  gave  an  address.  The 
average  attendance  has  been  excellent.  Watchwoeds 
•old. 

Coal  Aston.— "Home  of  Peace  and  Safety."  March 
25.  Bro.  Mart,  W.D.Co.  of  Derby,  delivered  a  lecture 
on  the  political  aspect  of  the  Temperance  question.  The 
chair  was  occupied  by  Bro.  C.  H.  Munney.'L.E.S.  There 
WM  a  good  attendance. 

Nkw  Whittingtos.— "  Happy  Home."  March  24. 
A  public  tea  was  provided  in'the  club-room  of  the  We!- 
liogton  Hotel,  and  in  the  evening  a  lecture  was  given  by 
Bro.  Mart,  of  Derby,  on  the  political  aspect  of  the  Tem- 
perance question.  Chair  taken  by  Mr.  J.  Lawtou.  A 
VMy  good  attendance. 

Ohbltknham.— "  Imperial.'  March  25.  Public  meet- 
ing. Bro.  Evans  presided.  Songs,  Mies  Vardes  Hill. 
Broa.  Warren,  Paulston,  Fletcher,  Evans  and  Sister 
Taylor;  recitations,  Bros.  Margettg,  Andrews,  Fletcher, 
and  Miss  Wanklin ;  trio.  Misses  Winn,  Morris,  and 
Friend ;  selections  on  tho  concertina,  Mr.  Quayle  ; 
Temperance  dialogue,  Bros.  Rev.  K.  Turland  and  Sel- 
man.  Good  attendance.  Three  to  initiate  next  session. 
Watchwords  sold. 

Gl'ILDford.— *'  Guildford."  March  TO.  Address  by 
Bro.  Chewter,  P.D.C.T.  Sister  Leach  appointed 
pianist.  Bonbon  night,  mottoes  read  out  amidst  much 
amusement.  One  initiated. — March  20.  Connective 
readings,  Bro.  Green,  .Sisters  Leach  and  Evershed. 
Songs  by  Sister  S.  H.  Parker.    List  ol  absentees  read. 

Guildford.— "Rescue."  Lodge  doing  well.  Crowded 
meetings.  Opening  seeaioa  every  week.  Nearly  50 
members  already. 


MILITARY. 


WiNCHBSTEB.— "  GarrisoD  Safeguard."  March  27. 
Large  attendance.  Bro.  Colour-Seiyeant  Harrison, 
W.C.T.,  presiding.  Two  initiated.  Others  proposed. 
Letters  rpad  from  Chatham,  India,  and  Egypt.  Bro. 
Sergeant  Hooper's  namn  was  eubmittt-d  to'the  Executive 
for  the  office  of  V.D.  programme.  The  Harrison  family 
(four  in  number)  entertained  with  songs,  soIop,  recita- 
tions, &c.,  by  Bio,  Harrison,  the  W.C.T.,  and  Sisters 
E.A.  and  B.  Harrison.  Bro.  Sergeant  Cbeckley  also 
^avetwo  aongs.  A  very  pleasant  evening.  Watchwords 
in  great  demand. 


IRELAND. 


Dublin.—"  St.  Patrick's."  February  1.  Election  and 
installation,  Bro.  W.  R.  Emery,  W.C.T.  Quarterly 
letter  from  Grand  Lodge  read  and  debated. — February  8. 
Humorous  readings,  to  which  the  following  members  and 
viflitorB  kindly  contributed,  Bros.  R.  Dowse,  Treacy, 
Darlington  and  A.  Wisdom,  and  Sisters  McKay,  Oun- 
ningham  and  Fitzhenry. — February  l-'i.  Impromptu 
speeches  of  an  interesting  and  entertaining  character 
wero  delivered  by  all  present. — February  32.  A  very 
pleasant  visit  to  the  Shamrock  of  Booterstown  Lodge, 
where  a  paper  was  read  by  the  D.S,  J.T. , 
entitled,  "  Juvenile  Templary,  its  Placj  and 
Power," — March  1,  Entertainment  ;  programme  con- 
tributed to  by  Bros.  Boucher,  Keilly,  Auchincloss, 
•nreacey  and  Emery,  and  Sisters  Graham  and  Cunning- 
ham.— March  8.  Impromptu  fpeechee.— March  1.". 
Question  night.  Several  questions  relating  to  the  Order 
were  handed  in,  and  spoken  to  by  the  members. — 
Mftrch  22.  Address  by  Bro.  Treacy,  being  notes  on  a 
course  of  ambulance  lectures,  during  which  he  explained 
the  method  adopted  by  the  Ambulance  Society  to  save 
life,  and  how  to  act  in  case  of  accidents.  The  lecturer 
shewed  (by  the  aid  of  Bro.  W.  J.  Rwilly.  who  acted  as 
bisinbiect,)  the  various  means  adopted  for  bandaging  a 
patient,  &c.  The  address  was  entertaining  and  instruc- 
tive. 

DuDLiN  City  and  Countv  District  Lodge.  — 
Qaartely  session  school-room,  13,  Lower  Abbey-street. 
M»reh  13.  Sister  Mrs.  Atkir,  D.C.T.,  presided.  There 
was  a  fair  attendance  of  both  members  ani  representa- 
tives. The  roll  of  officers  having  been  called  a  discussion 
eneued  as  to  whether  members  taking  part  in  the  pro- 
ceedings should  wear  regalia  or  not  at  the  session.  The 
qaestifm  being  referred  to  the  G. W.C.T.  he  gave  his  dis- 
cuBeioB  that  all  members  and  representatives  crmld  speak 
whflher  wearing  rejjalia  or  not.  Bro.  W.  R.  Emery, 
W.D.S.,  read  the  report  of  the  Executive,  which  was  lis- 
tened to  with  close  attention  and  interest,  and  criticised 
at  some  length  before  being  adopted.  It  dealt  with  all 
matters  affecting  the  District,  and  shewed  an  increase  of 
about  10  per  cent-  on  the  membership  of  last  quarter. 
The  report  appeared  to  be  a  satisfactory  one,  and  met 
with  general  approval.  Its  adoption  was  unanimous. 
The  reports  of  tho  D..S..J.T.  and  literature  agent  were 
read  and  respectively  adopted.  The  latter  repoit  shewed 
n  decrease  in  the  circulation  of  literature  for  the  quarter 
of  four  weeklies  and  two  monthlies,  but  in  other  respects 
wag  satisfactory.  The  office  of  Dintrict  Deputy  having 
been  rendered  vacant,  Bro.  Frank  Neale  was  nominated 
for  the  position.  Mutters  bearing  upon  the  good  of  the 
Order  were  discussed;  and  the  D.M.  and  D.C.  were 
•ubflequently  installed  into  their  respective  t-fficee,  and 
the  meeting  closed  at  10  45  o'clock. 

Belfast.— "Star  of  Erin-"  February  25.  Sisters' 
nail  driving  competition  ;  a  very  spiritea  c^mtest,  and 
some  very  good  wi.rk  was  done.  First  pri^e,  Sister  Lcgg  ; 
second,  Sister  McElroy. — March  5.  Quarterly  prayer 
meeting ;  a  good  attendance.  An  address  by  Bro. 
Thomas  Carruthors,  s-nior — March  12.  Phienological 
night.  A  very  amusine  and  instructive  lecture  was 
giyen  by  Professor  Bailie,  and  bis  reading  of  the  heads 
of  Bome  of  the  members  caused  much  amusement ;  about 
160  present.- March  ID,    Aa  it  waa  sisters' nighty  they 


were  presented  with  five  splendid  table-cloth?,  which 
had  been  purchased  at  a  cost  of  35s  ,  far  the  use  of  the 
Lodge.  The  W.Y.T.,  Sister  l^eg^,  then  occupied  the 
chair  and  appointed  the  sisters  to  occupy  the  officers' 
chairs,  who  then  entertained  with  a  very  good  prop'amme 
and  also  with  refreshments.  Good  attendance ;  Watch- 
words sold.— March  26.  Paper  on  "Our  party  in 
Ireland,"  by  Bro.  S.  Damican,  who  dea!t  with  his  sub- 
ject in  a  very  able  manner,  shewing  the  rise  and  progress 
of  the  Temperance  cause  and  also  of  the  lO.G.T.  The 
paper  was  spoken  to  by  Bro.  McGowan,  L.D.,  Bro. 
Stewart,  P.W.CT.,  Bro.  Birker,  and  Bro.  Richards, 
W.C.T.  Watchwords  sold  weekly  by  Bro.  F.  Richards. 
Good  attendance. 


CHANNEL  ISLANDS. 

Jkbset.— **  Sir  Henry  Havelock."  March  2.5.  Visil 
of  Bro.  James  Potter,  G.  W.C.Tr,  and  the  Jersey  division 
of  the  G.L.  Executive,  also  visit  from  Cfesarea's  Firsl 
Lodpe.  Chair  occupied  by  the  G. W.C.T.,  and  Lodgt 
entertained  by  the  visiting  members  .is  follows  : — Pianc 
solo,  Sister  E.  Patch  ;  songs  by  Sister  Marshall  and  Bro, 
W.  Weston;  readings  by  Bros.  W.  T.  Davey  and 
Ccutanche  ;  recitations  by  Bros.  Weston,  Dwyer. 
Romerie,and  J.  Plymen,  D.C.T.  Address  by  Bro.  W, 
Fitch,  W.D.Co.    Fifty-fivo  members  present. 


JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

T0TNF.3.— "Hope  of  Totnes."  March  IS.  Public  en- 
tertainment. A  programme  of  readings  recitations, 
dialogues,  and  singing,  occupying  two  hours  in  delivery, 
was  well  sustained.  Bro.  E.  Windeatt,  Under-sheriff  for 
the  County  of  Devon,  presided.  Notwithetandin?  the 
unfavourable  weather,  the  hall  was  crowded.  Good 
results  are  expected, 

Stocktonon-Tkes.— "Portrack  Pioneer."  March  20. 
Under  the  superintendency  of  Si>tter  M.  A.  Close.  Mem- 
bers present,  242  ;  16  initiatp,d.  The  members  gave  an 
excellent  entertainment  to  the  a-lult  Lodg'js,  and  were 
presented  with  sweets  and  biscuits. 

Ratcliff.— "  Hope  of  Ratcliff."  Fuur  initiated.  Im- 
promptu speaking;  11  members  took  part.  Souiid 
opinions  expressed  on  "Beer,"  "Tobacco,"  '*  Stitch  in 
Time,"  Arc.     One  hundred  present. 

LiMEHOUSE.— "Hopoof  Coverdale."— March  19  public 
meeting,  preceded  by  a  substantial  tea.  Bro.  Grigsly 
presided.  There  wa?  a  large  attendance  of  parents  and 
friends.  The  children  gave  songs,  duets,  dialogues,  &c., 
iu  a  stylo  that  called  for  the  praise  of  all.  The  Temple  is 
increasing  fast,  — March  26.  Eight  members  joined,  fol- 
lowed by  entertainment  by  members,  and  a  few  kind 
v.-ords  from  Bro.  Steal  end  Grigsly. 

East  Dereham.— "  Lily  of  the  Eist."  March;  0. 
Entertained  by  Bro.  L.  M.  Ptrry,  D.S.J.T.,  wilh  a 
magic  lantern,  illustrating  **  Buy  your  own  Cherries," 
"The  Oiled  Feather,"  and  others.  Very  successful; 
good  attendance  of  the  public. — March  23.  Superin- 
t^'ndent'a  surjiriee  night ;  liberal  supply  of  pastry,  nut.^, 
mangeti,  &c.,  much  enjoyed  by  the  44  members  present. 
Tenaple  flourishing;. 

HiGHRR  Open.shaw,— "Circle  of  Unity."  February 
10.  Two  init;ated.  Captain  appointed  to  look  after 
absent  members.  Bro,  Griffiths,  D. S.  J. T.,  promised  a 
prize  to  the  captain  who  had  the  moat  marks  denoting 
present  on  his  card  at  the  end  of  the  quarter. — February 
17.  One  initiated.  Official  visit  tti  Sister  Edwards, 
D.C.V.P.,  and  Sister H.skinaon,  D.C.C  ,  both  of  whom 
gavo  short  addresses.  Sister  Edwards  presented  Sister 
Peplow  with  a  prize  she  had  previously  pained. — March  3. 
One  re-admitted  and  one  transferred  to  adult  Lodge.  A 
copy  of  the  JavcnUc  Templar  is  given  to  all  members 
clear  on  the  books.  Three  prizes  piven  to  three  best 
reciters.  First  prize,  Sister  F.  Camminge;  second,  Sister 
E.  Baldwin ;  third,  Sister  H.  Cooper.— March  6.  Tea 
party  and  presentation  of  prizes. — March  lO.  The 
juvenilt-s  gave  several  short  speeches  on  how  they 
enjoyed  themselves  at  the  tea  party.— March  17.  Five 
initiated.  Bro.  Bainbridge,  P.D.C.P.,  was  present,  and 
gave  a  very  interesting  address,  and  promised  three 
prizes  to  the  juveniles — two  (or  those  who  wrote  down 
the  most  and  best  reasons  why  they  wrro  Juvenile  Tem- 
plars, the  other  for  a  Scripture  test.— March  24.  One 
initiated.  Singing  contest  for  Bro.Norris's  prize,  gained 
by  Sister  E.  A.  Smith. 

Stockton-ON-Tees.— "  Castle  and  Anchor."  March  11. 
Almanac  show  ;  giand  display  ;  prize  almanac  brought 
bv  Bro,  J.  Corns.  One  initiated.  Good  attendance.— 
March  IS.  C.indidates  admitted.  Official  visit  from 
Bro.  T.  W.  Smyth,  D.T.J.T.  Bro.  Qainton,  S,J.T., 
then  presented  to  Bro.  Smyth,  on  behalt  of  the  Temple, 
with  an  address  of  welcome.  Em,  Myers,  D.S.J.T.  of 
Cleveland,  was  also  present.  Bro.  Smyth  s;;ive  an  ad 
dress. — March  2j.  Candidates  also  admitted.  Prize  for  the 
best  penmanship  was  won  by  Bro.  J.  Hatton.  Bro. 
Hansen,  Superintendent  of  the  Star  of  Pnmiae,  said  a 
few  wurds.     Temple  working  steadily  and  well. 

Woolwich.— The  Pride  of  Woolwich  (Senior)  and 
the  Rose  of  Kent  (Junior)  Juvenile  Temples  with 
members  of  Onward  to  Victory  and  Sword  and 
Shield  Lodges  mu-^tered  at  Freemasons' Dining  Rooms, 
Albion-road,  at  10.4.'>  a.m.  and  6.30  p.m.  on  Sunday, 
2Sth  ult.,  and  marched  in  procession  to  Joseph-street 
Chapel  and  heard  two  instructive  Temperance  set mons 
which  were  preached  by  the  Rev.  George  H.  Ki!by, 
pastor. 

Hackney.— *' Hackuey  Mission."'  March  23,  Very 
{ pleasant  session  under  the  superintendency  of  Bro. 
Carman,  V.S. J.T. ;  several  visitors;  lecitatious,  solos, 
i&c;  one  adult  membur  received,  and  several  others   to 

i  TiiURO.—"  Hope  of  Truro."  February  y.  Anniversary 
\  tea  and  public  meeting.  Bro.  Newinau  presided.  A 
,  crowded  audience.     The  boys  and  girls  rendered    songs, 

recitations,  and  dialogues  very  creditably.— February  16. 

Miscellaneous    evening ;    officers    intsalled  by  S.  J.T. — 


February  23.  Readings  and  reoitationa  by  the  members. 
—March  9,  Bro.  Hole,  S.J.T.,  gave  an  address  from  tho 
motto  text,  *•  There's  a  liou  in  tho  way."— March  IG. 
Question  night.  Saveral  interesting  questions  asked, 
manifesting  an  intense  thirst  for  Temperance  informa- 
tion and  a  desire  to  be  true  Juvenile  Tenjplars.— March 
23.  Lesson  on  *'  Tobacco  "  by  S.J.T.  Tt  n  members  have 
ben  initiated  since  the  beginning  of  the  qU'^^^^^'  whilst 
ihe  attendance  has  averaged  70. 

DoNCASTEH.-" Morning  Star."  March  10.  Miscel- 
laneous entertainment,  and  short  addresses.  Two  pro- 
posed.—March  2G.  One  proposed.  Address  and  recita- 
tion by  Mr-  Tate  ;  and  Bros.  Hall  (Supt.),  Hurlmd  and 
Archer  shortly  addressed  the  members.  The  Ttmple 
now  numbers  over  200  members  in  good  standing. 

Kentish  Town.—"  Regina."  March  29.  Jsurprise 
visit  of  the  Albert  Temple.  About  50  present:  Very 
in'eresting  programme  of  songs,  recitations,  and 
dialogues.  Bro.  G.  T.  Chandler,  Superiutendent.  Ten 
initiated.  Address,  Si'ter  Pettford,  Superiutendent  of 
the  Albert  Juvenile  Temple.  Several  adult  niombera 
present. 

Ramsgate.— "Lifeboat."  March  8.  A  service  of 
song,  entitled  "  Poor  M;ke,"  was  given  by  the-  members 
in  excellent  style,  in  the  Sailors'  Betho!  ;  Captain  P.  S. 
Ennett  gave  the  connective  readings ;  Miss  Poole  pre- 
sided at  the  harmonium.  The  room  was  filled  with  an 
appreciative  audience,  several  of  the  pieces  b:ing  greatly 
applauded. 

IrswrcR.- "Pride  of  the  Orwell."  March  4.  Two 
initiated;  odes  sung.  A  visit  by  Bro.  Marsh  Irom 
Harwich,  who  orave  a  very  encouraging  address ;  large 
ttendance.— March  11.  Programme  of  sought,  readings, 
ecitations  ;  two  proposed.— March  IS  Two  initiated  ; 
Negro  Mission  Committee  circular  read  ;  three  collecting 
cards  taken  by  Juveniles.  A  gavel  was  presented  to 
Temple  by  Bro.  E.  Clark,  hon.  membor,  who  alio  pro- 
miasd  a  prize  for  the  Juveniles  if  they  collected  5a.— 
March  25.     Recitations,  songs,  &c. 


SUB-DISTRICTS,   CONVENTIONS,  &c. 

Sunderland.— The  ^usual  fortnifihtly  s;ssion  of  tho 
Sub-District  Conference  was  hell  on  Msich  27.  at  tho 
Station  Coffee  Taven,  Bro.  Best,  C.C.T.,  presiding. 
Twelve  Lodges  and  six  Ten, pies  were  repntented.  and  a 
large  number  of  visitors  were  also  present.  Tiie  Repre- 
sentatives from  the  varirms  Lodges  reported  in  favour  cf 
the  United  Temperance  Demonstration,  and  Bros,  Best, 
Wardropper,  and  Teasdale  were  elected  to  represvmt  our 
Order  on  the  committee.  The  Municipal  contest  in  the 
West  "Ward  was  discussed,  and  it  was  resolvcd^o  rccom- 
iid  all  friends  of  Temperance  to  support  Mf.  3aU.  Tlie 
forthcoming  election  of  Guardians  was  also  coNsidered, 

nd  gentleman  ou  each  respective  ward  wera  selected  for 
lie  support  of  the  Temperance  party.  A  very  intrresting 
and  instructive  paper  was  then  read  by  Bro.  Sjenoer 
u  the  French  Revolution,  for  which  he  received  a  very 
ii'.arty  vote  of  thanks.  A  short  discussion  on  the  Good 
f    the  Order  brought  a  very  suocessful  session  to  a  close. 

Whittington  Mooh. — A  conference  v.-as  huld  on 
March  22,  in  the  Good  Templar  Hall,  jircaided  over  by 
Bro.  W.  Mart,  W.D.C.,  of  Derby.  Bro.  Brown  intro- 
duced  the  subject  of  "  How  to  Increase  Our  Membership 

d  Retain  Otjr  Members,"  and  was  discusped  by  Bro. 
C^trtledge,  C.Troa.,  Bro.  F.  Robiu^^on.  C.V.T.,  Sister 
Nnnney,  C.C.T.,  Bro.  White,  and  Bro.  R.  Stevenson. 
Afterward  a  good  number  sat  down  to  a  substantial  tea 
provided  by  the  sistr-rs  of  the  Glorious  Prospect  Lodge 
In  the  evening  a  lecture  was  given  by  Bro.  Mart  on   tho 

Political  Aspect  of  the  Temperance  Question,"  Bru. 
V7.  Dann  presiding  ;  a  good  number  present. 

Birmingham.— At  the  monthly  meeting  of  the  District 
Convention,  representing  the  whole  of  the  Lodges  in 
Birmingham  and  on  the  borders  of  South  StEffurdshire 
and  East  Worcestershire  held  in  the  Cotiee-hou'.e,  Broad- 
treet,  Birmingham,  on  March  2i).  the  D.C.T.,  Bro. 
Walter  J.  Glover,  presiding,  Bro.  John  Powell.  C.S.. 
of  the  South  Division,  proposed,  Sister  Tuwns-ind, 
D.S.J.T.,  secondpd,  the  following  rescduliona,  which 
;  adopted  : — "That  this  Cmventiou,  believing  that 
thd  sentence  passed  by  B:\ron  Huddleston  upon  Detective 
Henry  Williams  at  the  Winchester  Assizes  in  November, 
18S4,  was  an  unjust  one,  and  as  14  out  cf  13  ma:iistratea 

Poole  are  convinced  of   the  man's  innocence,  we  would 

mostly  hope  that  the  members  for  the    borouijh   and 

the  District  would  assist  Lewis   Mclvt^r,    Esq.,  jr.P.,  in 

king  to  obtain  the  clemency   of    the  Crown."    And 

"that   a  copy   of  this   resolution  be  forwa'ded  to  each 

iber  representing  a  division  where  a  Lodgo  is  located." 

ir  a  lengthy  discussion  on    the  work   of  Lodges  and 

the  District  the  Convention  was  closed. 

South  Shields.— On  March  20  reprieentfttives  from 
the  six  Lodges  ^itu;lt6  in  South  Shield',  J.irrow,  and 
Hebburn  met  at  Bro.  Joseph  Sorrow's  rooniF;,  Market- 
place. South  Shields,  when  the  foilowiiig  it^tioltition  was 
unanimously  carried,  viz.,  "That  a  Sub-District  Con- 
ference, composed  of  representatives  from  tho  six  L^dgea 
be  at  once  formpd,  and  that  it  bear  tho  name  of  the 
Smith  Shields,  Jarrow,  and  Hebburn  Sub-District  Con- 
ference." A  code  of  rules,  for  the  f;uidance  of  tho 
Council,  havmg  been  submitted  to  the  meeting 
and  agreed  to,  the  election  of  tho  ofhccrs  of  the 
Conference       for      the      year      was      next      proceeded 

"th :     Bro,     Joseph     Borrow     Wi-s     elected     C.CT.  ; 

■o.  J.  Cwffer,  C.V.T. ;  Bro.  W.  Cook.  C.Sec.  The 
follomng  roeolutions  were  adopted :— 1st.  "  That  a 
quarterly  guido  of  Iho  Lodg'^s  C'lnuecled  with  the  Con- 
lerence  be  publislied."  2Qd.  'That  th-^  next  meeting 
of  the  Conferent;o  be  held  at  Jarrow."'  The  meeting  waa 
then  closed. 


PitizE  Pictohial  Rkadings  for  Lodpee,  Temples, 
Bands  of  Hope,  &c.,  in  packets,  containing  20  diflrorent 
kinds.  Price  6d.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
Kempster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London, 
B.C.— [Advt,] 


21S 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  5,  1886. 


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Important  Notice  to  .^.bbcrtiecrB. 


I  Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

I  ON  TOUR. 


.ff^TtlTn  oifrcXS.  Th°e  et'e"st"ch cushion  o/t^^:    ^  .        MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT   DEPOTS 
WAPCHWOnn-the  Official  OrRanof  the  Grand  Lodge-  |  Tr-ngle  Hou=a,Mare  btreet.H^ckoey.E.;  Alpme  House, 
should  comtnena  it  as  an  excellent  medtum  for  com: 


eating  mutters  relatirig  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
ImsineftB  (generally.  The  moat  promment  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  totheannouncements  of  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
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For       /'One  insertion        4s.  Od.  \       Any    space 

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of        3  Three      ,,  .,  ...        3s.  Od.  r        at  the 

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Including  a  reference  to  the  Event  In  the  "  li'crthcomlng 
Eviints  "  column. 

Wo  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
lossified  under  the  head  of 

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only   publish  them   howeTer,    as  Advertisements,    giving 
hem  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  viz.  : 
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rhojiiil  Hall.  58,  Commercial-road,  E..  "  Twelve  reasonsfor  Two 
Pistrict  Lodges  in  Middlesex"  will  bo  given  by  Bio.  Samuel 
iDflUll,  P.D.C.T.    Discussion  invited. 

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magistrates  to  the  elective  local  government 
Ixptlies  to  be  provided  under  its  general 
Local  Government  scheme.  From  its  first  mooting, 
this  measure  has  been,  and  seems  likely  to  b« 
until  settled,  the  otdy  Parliamentary  policy  in  con- 
nection with  Local  Option  before  the  consideration 
of  the  country  and  of  the  Temperance  party,  to 
whom  it  is  seriously  offered  as  an  acceptable  (even 
if  in  their  own  eyes  but  a  partial)  settlement  of 
their  demands  for  an  indefinite  period  to  come. 
Every  other  scheme  that  might  otherwise  have 
arisen  in  Parliament  in  response  to  the  great 
Local  Option  agitation  has  retired  before  it.  Th« 
conference  of  Temperance  members  of  the  newly. 
elected  House,  lately  held,  decided  to  do  nothing 
in  view  of  the  coming  Government  proposals.  Ana 
when  these  proposals  are  made,  they  are  to  form 
but  a  detail  of  a  great,  popular,  reconstruotire 
measure,  which  bids  fair  to  carry  all  before  it.  They 
will  come  backed  by  a  powerful  Government  and 
its  party  following,  as  well  as  by  the  con- 
scientious support  of  a  large  body  of  Temperance 
and  philanthropic  opinion  in  and  out  of  Parliament, 
which  honestly  views  the  proposed  scheme  of  what 
may  bo  called  Representative  Local  Option  as, 
Zifher,  I  it  not  a  perfect  measure,  at  least  one  that  will  plasa 


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THE 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    APRIL    5,    1886. 


AN  APPEAL  TO  THE  POLITICAL  ACTION 
COMMITTEE  AND  THE  GRAND  LODGE 


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MISS  WESTON, 

Sailoes'  Best, 


Ever  since  the  d.iy  when  Sir  W.  Lawson's  resolu- 
tion was  passed  the  third  time  hy  the  ill-omened 
assistance  of  a  Government  declaredly  hostile  to  its 
object — the  securing  of  the  Direct  Popular  Veto — 
the  Government  has,  with  great  clearness,  con- 
sistency, and  persistence,  held  before  the  country 
its  own  promised  (or  threatened  ?)  measure  of  Local 
De\'onport.    Option  by  transference  of  the  powers  of  licensing 


his  own  locality   in  a  position  of  greater  freedom 
and     power    than     at    present.       And     further, 
there  is  very  much  to  be  said,   on  the  face  of  it, 
this    view.       On     the    other    hand,     it    is 
urged  by  Temperance  politicians  whose  arguments 
are  of  the  greatest  weight,  that  tho  tendency  of  tbe 
ure  is  unsound  and  demoralising,   and  that  its 
working   will  in  the   maiority  of  cases  place  ths 
Anti-Liquor  traffi;  party  in  a  more  helpless  position 
than  hitherto.     Under  these  urgent  circumstances 
it  too  much  to  aak  that  our  Prohibition  Temper- 
ance bodies,our  Order,  and  the  Alliance,  shall  not  only 
exhaustively  ezamine,  on  its  own  merits,  the  knowa 
features  of  this  offered  Local  Option  measure,  and 
clearly  ascertain  whether,  viewed  in  its  indirect  and 
after  effects  as  well  as  the  more  obvious,  it  is  calca- 
lated   to   work  for  gain   or  loss  to  the  Prohibition 
cause, — but  that  they  shall  formulate  and  publish 
their  verdict  in  resolutions  that  may  be   quoted  as 
carrying  the  weight  of    the  body  ?    It  is  only    so 
that    those    amongst  us    whose   long    experience 
at     once     of      municipal     and     county     govern- 
ment and  of  the  tactics  of  the  Anti-Liquor  struggle 
enables  them  to  forecast  clearly  the  actual  working 
of  the  measure,  can  with  real  effect   reach,  inform, 
and  guide  the  mass  of  the  membership.     It  is  onlj 
BO  that  these  leading  societies  can  raise  a  standard,    . 
which  will  tend  to  unite  the  Temperance  Party  in 
a    common  policy  with    regard    to    the   scheme, 
against  the  time  when  Parliament  is  called  on  to 
deal  with  it.  ^  A  single  word,  so  to  speak,  will  do 
what  is  needed  ; — witness  the  declaration  passed  at 
the  late  Conference  at  Sheffield,  of  the  Norlhem 
branch    of  the  National    Temperance  Federation, 
which  resolved  that  "  a  mere  transfer  of  'authority 
from  the  magistrates  to  Town  Councils,  or  to  any 
body    proposed    to    be    created     under    a    Local 
Government    Bill,    would     rather    increase  [the 
emphasis     is      my    own]    the    evil    complained 
of."      I      know      of      no      similarly       straight 
deliverance  on  the  merits  of  the  measure  passed  by 
any  ot  the  National  Temperance  bodies.     Our  own 
Grand  Lodge  has  gone    no  further  than  declaring 
(last  session)  that  no  measure  not  comprehending  a 
direct  veto  is  adequate  oreatisfactory—  a  dictum  sadly 
ambiguous  and  inadequate  in  view  of  the  needs  of 
the   occasion.     A    measure    may    be    inadequate 
and      unsatisfactory,      and      yet     be     a     gain 
and     deserve    support  as    far  as  it    goes,    or    it 
may  he  no  gain  at  all,  or  even  a  distinct  loss.     But 
it  is  just  on  these  very  points  between  which  the 
rank-and-file  member  is  here  left  to  decide  in  the 
dark,  that  he  urgently  needs  accurate  guidance  for 
practical  purposes.  He  probably  does  notneed  telling 
that  the  scheme  is  inadequate,  not  nearly  so  efficient 
as  the  Direct  Veto;  what  he  wants  to  know  is, what  is 
its  worth  if  the  DirectVeto  cannot  be  had,and  as  com- 
pared, not  with  the   veto,    but    with  the  present 
system  which  it  is  proposed  to   exchange    for    it. 
With  both  political  parties   and   a  large  section  of 
the  Temperance  party  itself  opposed  to  the  veto,  no 
one    dare    calculate     on     its    falling    to     us    for 
the    asking;     and    his    question,   therefore,    still 
recurs — What     is     to     be      thought      and     done 
about  this  Government  measure  which  is  designed 
for  us   whether   we  ask  for  it   or  not  t     Am  1  (he 
virtually  asks  the  Order  he  belongs  to)  to  regard 
this      transference   of   licensing   powers   to    local 
government  bodies  as  a  good  thing  as  far  as  it  goes, 
a  "  half-loaf,"  a  little  help,  and  give  it  my  support; 
or  am  I  to  view  it  as  a  little  (or  perhaps  in  its  con- 
sequences not  a  little)  hlovj  to  the  cause,  and  do  my 


ApniL  5,  18S6. 


THE    GOOD    TEMtl^lRS'    WATCHWORD. 


utmost  to  prevent  its  becoming  law  ?  Practically' immediately,  the  alien  Parliament  should  not 
—  and  in  view  of  the  rumoured  general  further  meddle  in  the  matter.  Mr.  Parnell  pro- 
election  not  long  hence  —  should  a  candi- 1  mised  to  lay  the  views  of  the  deputation  before  his 
date  who  will  vote  for  it  in  Parliament  be  colleagues. 
on  that  account  more    or    Us.< 


acceptable  to  me 
and  my  *'  Temperance  Hundred  "  ?  To  such  urgent 
questioning  the  Sheffield  resolution  alone,  so  far  as 
I  know,  gives  a  square  answer  :  no  sane  man  sends 
up  representatives  to  "  iucifoso "  an  evil.  The 
effect  of  the  want  of  such  clear  guidance  as 
to  the  character  of  the  measure  (whether 
in  one  direction  or  the  other)  has  been 
painfully  shown  in  the  incoherency  and  dis- 
location that  have  characterised  the  policy  of  the 
Order  ever  since  the  scheme  has  been  before  the 
country.  I  have  been  lately  assured,  on  the 
authority  of  one  who  should  know,  if  anyone 
does,  that  the  mind  of  our  GvL.  on  the  Government 
measure  is  accurately  represented  by  the  Sheffield 
resolution; and  certainly  the  recommendation  passed 
at  last  G.L.  Session  to  elect'>rs  to  withhold  their 
votes  from  any  but  Direct  Veto  candidates  is,  to 
•ay  the  least,  consistent  with  this  view.  But,  for 
want  of  grounding  this  recommendation  upon  any 
condemnation  of  the  substitute  measure  offered  by 
Government,  such  as  that  of  the  Sheffield 
res  olution,  it  has  remained,  to  a  very  great 
extent,  a  dead  letter.  Good  Templars  and 
Alliance  men  have  toiled  up  and  down 
the  country  to  send  men  to  Parliament  expressly 
because  they  were  pledged— if  the  Sheffield  Con- 
ference was  right — to  "increase  the  evil  complained 
of,"  and  this  with  the  concurrence  in  many  cases  of 
some  of  our  highest  authorities.  Who  does  not 
recall  the  circulars  of  our  D.E.S.'s  —  "  Brethren 
are  recommended  to  vote  for  Mr.  A.  B.,  who  will 
support  Local  Option  [the  Government  scheme], 
though  he  declines  to  vote  for  the  Direct  Veto.  ' 

Our  leading  Prohibition  papers  have  pointed 
with  triumph  lo  their  lists  of  the  "  Temperance 
parly"  returned  to  the  new  Parliament,  in  which 
Government  "  Local  Optionists  "  figure  indis- 
criminately with  "  Direct  Vetoists,"  a  sort  of 
"happy  family  "  arrangement,  in  which,  if  the 
Sheffield  resolution  speaks  truth,  one  half  is  to  in- 
crease the  evils  which  the  other  labours  to  lessen. 

Now  all  this  is  not  the  language  and  conduct  of 
»  great  Order  which  intelligently  leUevcs  that  the 
mere  transference  measure  would  increase  th^ 
difficulties  of  the  Prohibition  cause  :  it  is  rather 
the  course  to  be  expected  from  a  membership  left 
on  thia  point  to  any  influences  that  may  reach  them 
and  who,  consequently,  for  the  most  part  follow 
almost  inevitably  the  old  rallying  cry,'LocalOption,' 
to  whatever  measures  it  may  become  attached.  If 
the  best-informed  men  in  the  Order  really  are  in 
agreement,  broadly  speaking,  with  the  judgment  of 
the  Sheffield  Conference,  is  it  not  time  to  apeak 
ont  and  to  get  the  Order  to  speak  out?  If  the  in- 
tended measure  be  a  dangerous  one,  wliat  are 
doing  to  avert  it  ?  Hitherto  we  have  done  Utile  but 
weary  Government  with  entreaties  to  produce  it  and 
send  up  plenty  of  M.P.'s  to  vote  for  it.  What  are  we 
going  to  do  when'it  is  produced  !  ' '  Pass  the  Direct 
veto  as  well,"  I  hear  it  said.  By  all  means  if  we 
are  strong  enough— a  large  "  if"— only,  in  that 
case,  why  submit,  in  addition,  to  a  retrograde 
licensing  scheme  ?  But  suppose  we  do  not  get  the 
Direct  Veto— again  what  is  to  be  done  with  the 
licensing  measure  ?  Reject  it  ?  How  can  we 
assume  that  it  will  then  be  ia  our  power 
to  reject  it  1  It  would  be  folly  to  talk 
U  though  it  w.Ts  only  for  our  benefit — 
the  Anti-Liquor  Party — that  the  change  is  de- 
signed, and  that  if  we  decline  it  the  thing  is  at  an 
end.  The  Government  has  other  interests  besides 
ours  to  think  of.  And,  unfortunately,  a  large 
section  of  the  Temperance  world  itself  are  at 
present  prepared  to  support  it,  even  to  those  worst 
features—"  Compensation,"  and  the  like — in- 
dicated by  the  Home  Secretary,  to  which  it  so 
readily  lends  itself. 

No  ;  if  we  do  not  want  to  see  licensing  powers 
conferred  on  Town  Councils  and  County  Boards  ; 
if  we  really  think  that  it  would  prove,  like  the 
Grocers'  Licences  Bill,  in  effect  a  hostile,  though 
perhaps  a  well-intentioned,  measure,  the  work  of 
prevention  must  be  done  noin,  by  all  the  usual 
methods  of  public  attack.  And  it  can  only  be  begun 
by  the  outspoken  opposition  of  our  Order  and  its 
kindred  societies. 

Pkohibition. 


Ibish  Sunday  CtciiNO  and  Home  Rule. —  A 
deputation  representing  the  Dublin  publicans,  had 
aa  interview  on  Monday  night  last  with  Mr. 
Parnell,  and  urging  him  to  oppose  the  Sunday 
Closing  Bill  for  Ireland  should  it  be  introduced,  on 
the  grotind  that  as  Home  Rule   is  to    be    granted 


Why  so.me  FoBEia>-ERs  are  Employed.— Mr. 
Arrol,  contractor  for  the  Forth  and  Tay  Bridges, 
said  at  a  soiree  at  Dundee,  on  March  2(5  that  drink 
was  the  greatest  curse  he  had  to  contend  with 
among  Scotch  and  English  workers  at  ForthBridge, 
and  solely  for  that  reason  he  had  to  employ  Bel- 
gians and  Italians  to  sink  large  caissons.  It  was 
not  because  they  were  better  men,  but  because  they 
were  more  steady."  A  sad  but  true  commentary, 
we  fear,  upon  the  greit  majority  of  our  wage- 
earning  class. 


Me.  W.  S.  Caine.— At  a  crowded  meeting  of 
Liberals,  held  in  the  Cambridge  Hall,  Barrow-in- 
Furness,  last  week,  Mr.  W.  H.  Caine  was  unani- 
mously and  with  great  heartiness  chosen  the 
Liberal  candidate  at  the  ensuing  bye-election.  Mr. 
Caine,  who  is  connected  with  some  of  the  large 
industries  of  the  neighbourhood,  is  looked  upon  as 
a  strong  caHdidate,  and  we  hope  his  attempt  will 
prove  successful.  It  is  rumoured  that  should  the 
Secretaryship  of  the  Local  Government  Board 
become  vacant  and  Mr.  Caine  be  successful,  he 
will  have  the  post  offered  to  him. 

BisMAncK's  SpiniT  Monopoly  Bill.— On  March 
26  the  German  Reichstag  rejected  the  Spirit 
Monopoly  Bill  in  detail.  Having  first  negatived  by 
181  votes  to  06  a  motion  of  Herr  von  Kardorff  for 
referring  the  measure  back  to  the  committee,  the 
House  threw  out  the  first  two  paragraphs,  contain- 
ing the  essential  provisions  of  the  bill,  by  181 
votes  to  3  (37  members  abstaining  from  voting),  and 
finally  rejected  the  remaining  paragraphs  without 
discussion.  The  Imperial  Chancellor  had  intimated 
during  the  debate  that  were  the  measure  rejected, 
it  would  be  necessary  to  introduce  a  licence-tax  in 
Prussia. 


The  Durham  Sunday  Clo.sing  Bill. — Among 
the  opposing  notices  on  the  paper  in  regard  to  the 
Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill,  Mr.  Agg-Gardner 
proposes  that  the  committee  on  the  bill  have 
power  to  make  provision  for  giving  reasonable 
compensation  to  those  who  may  be  compelled  to 
close  their  houses  by  reason  of  the  bill  ;  Mr.  Mil- 
vam  has  blocked  the  measure  ;  Mr.  Gent-Davis 
thinks  it  is  inexpedient,  having  regard  to  the 
avowed  intentions  of  the  leaders  on  both  sides  to 
deal  with  the  whole  licensing  question  in  a  County 
Board's  Bill,  ihat  special  faciliiies  should  be  given 
to  deal  with  the  subject  in  a  piecemeal  fashion  ; 
and  Mr.  Henniker  Heaton  is  to  propose  that  no 
measure  restraining  the  sale  of  liquors  on  Sunday 
will  be  complete  which  docs  not  include  the  closing 
of  clubs. 


Local  Option  Vagaries. — We  are  glad  that 
an  esteemed  contributor  has  raised  a  very  im- 
portant question  for  the  consideration  of  the 
Political  Action  Committee  of  our  Grand  Lodge, 
and  for  the  Grand  Lodge  itself,  in  an  article  we 
have  placed  in  our  leading  columns.  With  the 
main  drift  of  that  article  we  are  in  hearty  sym- 
pathy, and,  if  space  will  permit ,  we  hope  to  say 
something  on  the  subject  in  our  next  issue.'  We 
do  not  confirm  every  statement  in  the  article.  For 
example,  "Prohibition  ''  hasignoredMr.McLagan's 
Bill  and  Mr.  Stafford  Howard's  Bill,  by  intimating 
that  the  Government  proposals  are  the  only 
measure  of  Local  Option  before  Parliament.  With 
respect  to  the  "powerful  Government,"  that,  too  is 
a  somewhat  uncertain  qualification  at  the  present 
moment.  Neither  are  wo  aware,  as  "  Prohibition" 
seems  to  be,  that  all  the  M.P.'s  who  have  ex- 
pressed themselves  favourable  to  some  form  of 
Local  O^jtion  are  committed  to  the  Government 
proposals.  But  with  the  Sheffield  resolution  wo 
are  in  cordial  agreement,  and  wo  cannot  too 
strongly  emphasise  the  importance  of  informing  the 
public  mind  of  the  dangers  of  legalising  an 
elective  licensing  authority,  especially  with  the 
possibility  of  having  the  increased  evil 
fastened  upon  us  without  securing  that  control 
which  can  only  be  obtained  by  the  direct  local  veto. 
Our  contributor  has  also,  we  think,  somewhat 
unduly  ignored  the  very  plain  and  direct  expression 
or  opinion  which  has  been  given  in  our  leading 
columns  on  this  subject. 


XM^^M^^- 


"De  Geode  Trvow"  Lodge,  Natal,  begins  all  its 
sessions  with  a  prayer  meeting. 

No.  1  of  the  CmiarxQ  Good  Templcir  has  appeared 
at  Hamilton,  Canada,  as  the  organ  of  our  Grand 
Lodge  of  Ontario. 

Pkobably  the  first  Greeks  ever  enrolled  were 
recently  initiated  into  tho  Order  at  Sydney*  a 
Bro.  Funtas  translating  the  service. 

Baron  Carrinqtox,  at  his  first  lev^e  as  Governor 
of  New  South  Wales,  received  an  address  of  wel* 
come,  and  declared  he  Sfave  his  warmest  support  to 
so  valuable  an  institution  as  the  Good  Templar 
Order. 

Bro.  W.  C.  Ame&v,  of  Blandford,  formerly 
D.  E.D.  for  Warwickshire,  lectured  recently  at 
Poole  on  "The  Workhouse  Tap,  and  how  to  stop  it.'* 
Long  reports  appeared  in  the  papers  next  day,  and, 
to  use  our  brother's  own  words,  iho  whole  affair 
has  "set  the  Guardians  by  the  ears."  He  also 
succeeded  in  carrying  a  Local  Option  resolution, 
against  the  secretary  of  the  Liberal  Association,  in 
the  Debating  Club. 

A  TEMfKRANc'E  PoET. — Lancashire  boasts  thred 
living  men  of  humble  birth,  whose  poetical  genins 
— mainly  manifested  in  the  Lancashire  dialect — is 
beyond  dispute  ;  but  in  neither  case  have  their 
brilliant  talents  yielded  those  pecuniary  results 
which  they  merited.  Something  has,  however, 
been  done  to  supply  this  deficiency.  One  of  the 
poets,  Edwin  Waugh,  has  had  a  pension  granted  to 
him.  The  second,  Bob  Brierley,  has  received  a 
testimonial  of  over  £000.  The  third,  Samuel  Lay- 
cock,  of  Blackpool,  is  a  veteran  total  abataineri 
who  is  now  over  tiO  years  of  asre,  and  is  in 
failing  health.  He  is  tho  author  of  very  many 
sterling  Temperance  pieces,  and  of  other  Lancashire 
poems  of  sterling  worth,  the  moat  charming  of 
which  is  '•  Welcome  Bonny  Bird,"  probably  the 
finest  bit  of  Lancashire  poesy  in  existence.  His 
ability  ia  fairly  illustrated  in  the  Good  Templsr 
War  Song  which  appears  in  another  column.  Ifc 
is  now  proposed  to  present  him  with  a  substantial 
testimonial,  and  it  is  hoped  that  Temperance 
people  will  assist  in  the  project.  The  Mayor  of 
Blackpool  ia  president  of  the  Testimonial  Com- 
mittee. The  late  Mr.  Hugh  Mason  in  sending  £25  to 
it  properly  said  : — '*  He  ia  the  poet  of  tho  people 
in  every  sense  of  the  word,  and  his  pen  has  been 
ever  ready  for  the  promotion  of  the  welfare  of  our 
country."  The  secretary  of  the  fund  is  Mr.  Samuel 
Bancroft,  53,  Adelaide  street,  Blackpool. 

QUESTIONS  ANSWERED. 

Quesfion. — Can  a  membrr  who  has  been  proposed 
and  seconded  for  office  decline  to  go  to  the  ballot? 

Answer. — In  Grand  Lodge,  where  he  can  only 
be  nominated  after  consenting  to  stand,  he  must 
stand  at  least  one  balloting.  In  the  lower  bodies, 
where  no  prior  consent  is  req^uired  by  law,  he  can 
decline  even  before  a  ballot. 

Question. — What  sub-oflicers  must  be  at  least 
Second  Degree  members  ? 

Jnswer.—lhQ  W.C.T.  and  W.M.  ;  and  the 
W.C.T.  must  have  also  served  a  prior  term  in  some 
other  office.  The  Lodge  may,  by  bye-law,  impose 
degree  qualifications  for  any  or  all  offices. 

Question. — How  is  a  tie  by  ballot  to  be  decided  ) 

^nsic*;)-.— Byballoting  again  till  a  change  is  made 
or  one  withdraws.  There  can  be  no  casting  vote  in 
a  lie  ballot. 

(Juesdon. — Can  a  Lodge  elect  officers  on  th 
last  night  in  the  quarter,  without  first  adopting 
bye-law  to  that  effect  ? 

Aiisivcr. — No.  If  it  makes  such  a  bye-law  it  can, 
but  the  installation  cannot  take  place  till  the  first 
night  of  the  new  qxiarter. 

Question. — If  a  W.C.T.  puts  a  motion  and  asks 
"  Is  the  Lodge  ready  for  the  question  ?"  and  no. 
response  is  made,  is  the  motion  to  be  dropped  or 
is  it  to  bo  put  to  the  v  otc  ? 

Anf:wcr. — No  response  is  imperative,  although 
those  ready  to  vote  might  wisely  call  '*  Question.'^ 
The  motion  should  be  put  to  the  vote  if  no  member 
rises  to  speak. 

("/Kesiioit.— When  a  Lodge,  by  vote,  allows  one 
of  its  members  to  sit  in  it  without  the  password, 
has  such  member  the  right  to  speak  and  vote. 

Ansivfi-.^A  Lodge  has  no  right  to  allow  any  of 
its  members  to  sit  without  the  password.  If  the 
member  can  sit  in  his  Lodge  he  can  also  speak  anc^ 
^ote  in  it. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAKS'    WATCHWORD; 


April  5,  1886. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

The  division  in  the  Hwuae  of  Coramona  on  the 
second  reading  of  the  Durliam  Sunday  Closing  Bill 
ie,  to  Temperance  reformers,  one  of  the  most 
ancouraging  signs  of  the  present  day.  It  clearly 
shews  that  when  the  House  is  allowed  to  divide 
upon  questiona  aftecling  the  social  and  moral  well- 
being  of  the  people,  the  majority  are  decidedly  in 
favour  of  prohibitive  measures.  Another  instance 
is  found  in  the  manner  in  which  Mr.  Stansfeld's  re- 
solution was  recently  adopted.  And  it  is  to  be 
hoped  the  course  thus  entered  upon  will  be  con- 
tinued in,  and  tliat  in  future  Parliament  will  make 
it  clear  to  all  that  it  can  in  no  way  sanction  vice 
and  wrong-doin^  in  high  or  low  places. 

It  should  also  bo  noted  that  the  two  Government 
■whips,  Messrs.  A.  Jlnrlcy  and  IMajoribanks,  were 
the  tellers  fi  r  the  majority.  This,  I  think,  is  the 
first  time  that  the  representatives  of  the  ruling 
party  have  ever  acted  in  such  a  capacity  for  a 
similar  measure  introduced  by  private  members. 

The  largo  majority  obtained  by  Mr.  Theodore 
Fry  for  his  Bill  has  given  encouragement  to  the 
promoters  of  the  Cornwall  Sunday  Closing  Bill. 
Every  effort  will  be  put  forth  to  carry  this  mnasure 
throngh  Parliament  this  Session,  and  as  the  evi- 
dence in  its  favour  is  quite  as  conclusive  as  that  for 
the  Durham  Bill,  I  see  no  reason  why  these 
endeavours    should    not    meet    with    the   desired 


I  am  glad  that  our  G.W.C.T.'s  excellent  paper  is 
to  be  reproduced  in  pamphlet  form,  for  it  deserves 
to  bo  circulated  throughout  the  United  Kingdom. 
Above  all  it  should  be  carefully  studied  by  writers 
for  the  public  Press,  as  the  information  contained 
therein  might  prevent  a  repetition  of  such  blunders 
as  have  recently  be^n  perpetrated.  Tiiese  gentle- 
men who  are  anxiais  to  instruct  tlie  public  in 
things  social  and  political,  cannot  rid  their  minds 
of  such  pet  fallacies  as  '*  unearnijd  increment," 
*' vested  interests,"  S:c,,  &c.  They  donot hesitate 
to  say  that  diink  traffickers  have  a  right  to  compen- 
sation, but  fail  to  ptove  from  whence  this  right  is 
derived. 

Thus  the  Lcilu  Ncas  in  an  article  upon  thisques- 
tion  a  few  days  ago  exprc'^ses  its  surprise  that  when 
the  Canadian  Parliament  dealt  -ivith  the  matter  in 
1878  and  18S3  the  principle  of  compensation  re- 
ceived no  attention  from  the  Conservative  Govern- 
ment of  the  Dominion.  It  is  also  remarked  that 
any  application  of  the  local  veto  sy&tem  to  English 
parishes  should  be  limited  by  this  so-called  prin- 
ciple. The  legal  opinions  quoted  by  Bro.  Malins 
conclusively  prove  that  such  a  '*  principle"  has  no 
existence  in  fact,  and  I  am  surprised  at  the  Vaily 
Kens  lending  itself  to  the  advocacy  of  something 
altogether  contrary  to  law  aud  justice. 

The  pages  of  English  history  contain  many 
instances  where  money  has  been  voted  to  persons 
for  services  (a  few  real  but  many  imaginary)  ren- 
dered to  the  State.  In  some  cases  men  have  re- 
ceived large  sums  for  slaying  their  fellow-creatures; 
and  others  have  bec^n  rewarded  because  they  were 
treacherous  to  the  trust  committtd  to  them.  Let 
us  hope  our  country's  record  will  not  be  further 
darkened  witli  an  ,icknowledgmentt!iat  men  should 
be  rewarded  if  communities  decline  to  grant  them 
licence  to  spread  misery,  disease,  ciinic,  aud  desola- 
tion throughout  the  land. 

*#* 

Au  interesting  communication  en  the  Temper- 
ance movement  in  Sweden  appeared  in  the  Pall 
Mall  Gazette  of  Saturday  last.  It  is  from  the  pen 
of  Zadel  Barnes  Gustafson,  and  states  that  the 
Good  Templar  movement  of  to-day  is  the  most 
important  that  has  ever  taken  place  in  Sweden.  At 
the  present  tima  there  appears  to  be  a  strong  con- 
test going  on  between  the  members  of  the  Order 
and  the  Socialists,  both  parties  claiming  to  have 
the  same  end  in  view,  but  advocating  different 
modes  of  its  attainment.  The  most  significant 
passage  in  the  article  is  that  which  refers  to  the 
opposition  encountered  by  our  Order,  and  the 
source  from  whence  it  springs,  viz,,  the  clergy. 

An  idea  of  the  stren.qth  of  the  opposing  party 
in»y  be  gained  from  the  fact  that  from  time  imme- 
morial the  spiritiiftl  leaders  of  the  country  "  have 
talked  and  preached  the  virtues  of  drink,  and 
wrote  voluminously  in  its  defence,  and  utterly 
opposed  abstinence  on  every  occasion."  The 
clerical  party  is  the  most  powerful  in  Sweden,  and 
their  antagonism  the  most  formidable  that  can  be 


brought  to  bear  against  any  movement.  The 
championship  of  liquordom  is  not  confitied  to  the 
I  local  clergy,  but  is  also  claimed  by  the  bishops. 
I  One  of  these  in  a  recent  pastoral  states  that  edu(^- 
I  tion  and  the  social  amenities  of  refined  life  are  in- 
separable from  the  use  of  punch,  the  dance,  and 
cards,  and  declares  "that  the  overthrow  of  the 
social  dunking  habits  would  involve  the  overthrow 
of  the  educated  classes,  and  place  the  State  at  the 
mercy  of  the  rabble  who  gather  under  the  flag  of 
Abstinence  !  "  What  should  wo  think  if  one  of  our 
bishops  wrote  in  this  strain  ? 

The  AUianrc  IVews  every  week,  under  the  heading 
"Fruits  of  the  Traffic,"  recites  a  number  of  dirk 
deeds  performed  whilst  men  and  women  are  under 
the  influences  of  strong  drink.  These  are  mostly 
culled  from  the  dally  and  weekly  I*rc3fi,  and  the 
horrors  they  reveal  are  enough  to  make  every  right- 
thinking  person  refuse  to  have  aught  to  do  with  so 
destructive  an  agent.  But  such  reports  as  these, 
together  with  the  police  and  other  returns  issued  by 
the  Government,  indicate  but  a  tittle  of  the  deadly 
work  ever  in  progress  through  this  common  enemy 

How  many  homos  are  there  to-day  where,  but 
for  the  drink,  health,  happiness,  and  peace  might 
be  reigning  supreme  instead  of  sorrow  and  despair  if 
Some  of  us  are  life  abstainers,  yet  we  have  felt  the 
blows  this  monster  can  inflict,  and  carry  in  our 
bodies  the  fruit  of  others'  dissipation.  Our  hearts 
are  also  made  to  bleed  for  the  sufferings  of  many 
dear  ones,  the  brightness  of  whose  lives  has  been 
for  ever  swept  away  because  of  the  wrong-doing  of 
those  who  should  have  loved  and  protected  them. 
Only  a  few  days  ago  I  learnt  of  a  case  which 
exactly  illustrates  the  above. 
** 

About  five  years  ago  a  young  lady,  a  flower  as 
fair  as  ever  bloomed  upon  God's  earth,  was  wooed 
and  won  by  a  man  who  promised  to  love,  cherish, 
and  protect  her  so  long  as  ho  should  live.  The 
relatives  of  the  brido  believed  they  were  giving 
their  darling  to  an  honourable  man,  and  up  to  the 
last  few  weeks  it  was  not  known  their  trust  was 
misplaced.  The  country  home  was  exchanged  for 
a  London  one,  and  the  first  few  months  of  married 
life  were  very  bright.  Gradually,  however,  the 
husband  began  to  absent  himself  from  home  till 
late  at  night,  when  he  would  return  the  worse  for 
drink.  The  young  wife  remonstrated  lovingly,  re- 
form was  promised,  and  for  a  time  all  went  well. 
But  the  old  habits  were  soon  resumed,  and  neither 
the  attractions  of  home,  wife  nor  child  availed 
against  them. 

What  was  the  result  ?  Instead  of  the  money 
(his  situation  was  worth  nearly  £200  a  year)  finding 
its  way  home,  it  was  wasted  in  disaipaiion.  For 
days  together  the  poor  woman  had  hardly  anything 
to  eat.  Yet  when  this  monster,  called  a  man, 
came  home  some  nights  he  would  drag  her  out  of 
bed,  cruelly  illtreat  her,  and  demand  that  she 
should  furnish  him  with  a  good  supper.  Three 
children  have  been  born,  one  is  afflicted  with  a 
ricketty  spine,  and  the  others  are  very  delicate — 
all  the  result  of  the  father's  evil  life.  During  all 
this  suffering  the  wife  offered  no  complaint  to  her 
family,  for  she  could  not  bear  to  let  them  know  her 
husband  had  proved  so  false.  But  by  the  merest 
accident  the  news  reached  the  mother's  ears.  She 
came  to  London,  took  them  by  surprise,  found  all 
she  had  heard  was  only  too  true,  and  did  not  leave 
the  house  without  her  daughter,  who  is  now 
with  friends  whose  loving  care  is  gradually  restor- 
ing her  shattered  health. 

Another  case.  Only  this  week  I  have  stood  by 
the  open  grave  of  a  young  man  cut  ofl'in  the  flower 
of  his  manhood,  leaving  behind  a  young  widow. 
Yes,  it  is  the  drink  a^ain.  A  few  years  ago  he 
thought  he  would  seelife,  and  gave  himself  up  to  every 
form  of  worldly  pleasure.  Two  years  since  he  put 
the  brake  on,  and  tried  to  reform,  but  the  drink 
had  done  its  work  and  the  seeds  of  disease  were 
sown.  For  the  last  few  months  his  life  has  been 
slowly  ebbing  away,  and  a  fortnight  ago  a  severe 
cold  was  taken,  and  the  weakened  constitution 
succumbed.  Speaking  to  his  brother  four  days 
before  his  death,  he  said,  "Oh,  Bob,  keep  straight, 
for  I  have  proved  that  what  a  man  sows  that  shall 
he  also  reap." 

These  are  but  a  specimen  of  what  is  daily  taking 
place  in  our  midst.  They  call  to  us  with  a  trumpet 
voice,  to  push  on  our  warfare  against  the  drink  with 
renewed  energy  and  vigour,  and  to  spare  no  effort 
until  this  terriblejcurse  is  swept  away  for  ever. 
Free  Lance, 


*'I  AM  A   TEMPLAR." 

"Max,"  the  writer  of  the  Parliamentary  report 
of  the  Echo,  referred  as  follows  to  Bro.  John  Wil- 
son and  the  part  ho  took  in  the  debate  on  the 
second  reading  of  the  Durham  Sunday  CI  sing  Bill 

"How  the  House  of  our  fathers,  or  grandfathers, 
would  have  stared  at  an  honourable  Member  who, 
standing  coolly  up  in  his  place,  should  make,  un- 
abashed, the  above  confession,  in  the  equivalent 
language  of  the  period  !  And  how  they  would 
Iiave  gone  on  staring  had  the  Member,  still  un- 
abashed, proceeded  to  confess  that  he  was  under 
a  solemn  mandate— from  his  constitut-nts— to  pro- 
mote the  Templar  cause,  and  that  he  must  ask  the 
House  to  ordain  that  for  lier  Majesty's  lieges  there 
shall  be  no  cakes  and  ale  on  Sundays— at  least,  in 
the  taverns.  This  is  what  Mr.  John  Wilson, 
Member  for  the  Houghton  Division  of  Durham, 
did  in  the  House  of  Commons  last  night.  There 
,  indeed,  nothing  new  in  the  feat.  But 
there  was  some  degree  of  novelty  in  the  style  of 
The    appearance    of    the    Wilfrid     Lawsons 

d  the  Wilsons  in  the  House  of  Commons 
shews  what  enormous  strides  the  Temperance 
cause  has  made  since  tlie  comparatively  re- 
cent times  when,  as  a  matter  of  course,  every 
tleman  made  himself  dead  drunk  after 
dinner,  and  when,  too,  insurance  agencies  would 
have  nothing  to  say  to  an  applicant  who  did  not 
drink.  Mr.  John  Wilson  is  in  more  ways  than  one 
a  living  illustration  of  the  change  which  has  come 
about  in  personnel  and  the  ideals  of  Democratic  Par- 
liaments. Ex-saiiorlad,  pitman,  Methodist  preacher, 
miners'  Unionist,  all  in  one,  he  is  a  primipilus  of 
the  multitudinous  army  whom  our  bibulous  ances- 
tors aforesaid  would  have  contemptuously  regarded 
as  the  Goths  and  Vandals  of  politics." 

WILSON   v.    MILVAJN. 

The  occasion  of  the  brief  passage  of  arms  between 
the  two  was  the  second  reading  of  the  Durham 
Sunday  Closing  Bill,  moved  by  Mr.  Fry,  who 
said  that  15  out  of  10  Durham  Members  were  in 
favour  of  it,  and  that  the  petitioners  for  it  were 
eisht  times  as  numerous  as  those  against  it,  Mr. 
Milvain,in  moving  the  rejection  of  the  Bill,  declared 
that  not  half-a-dozen  men  among  the  2,000  whom  he 
personally  canvassed,  in  a  constituency  of  2,305 
(Durham  City),  made  their  acceptance  of  his 
candidature  conditional  upon  his  support  of  the 
Closing  Bill.  Mr.  Wilson  bluntly  retorted  that  ho 
knew  the  Durham  people  better  than  Mr.  Milvain 
did,  and  that,  inste.id  of  Mr.  Milvaiu's  half- 
dozen,  or  rather  less,  he  could  find,  at  a  moment's 
notice,  000  or  700  who  would  contend  for 
Sunday  closing  through  thick  and  thin. 
"I  am  one  of  your  constituents,"  said  Mr. 
Wilson  ;  "and  the  next  time  you  go  canvassing, 
and  call  upon  be,  as  I  suppose  you  must,  I'll  give 
you  ocular  proof  of  what  I  say.  "  Tha  personal 
directness,  the  unadorned  candour,  the  homeliness 
of  this  new  Parliamentiry  style  of  address— and 
its  occasional  awkwardness  too,  as  when  the 
speaker  described  how  he  knew  Durham 
and  its  chapels,  and  all  its  churches,  and  "  all  its 

athedrals  !  " — reminded  one  of  a  miner  seriously 
arguing  with  a  "chum"  at  th**  street  corner.  And 
I  think  it  would  have  so?med  the  most  natural 
thing  in  the  world  if  Mr.  Wilson  had  pointed  with 
his  forefinger  to  the  Tory  side  of  the  House.nodded 

hrewdly  at  his  opponent  and  fellow-senator,  Mr. 
Milvain,  and  said,  "You  bet,  lad." 


CoiiMENTiN'G  on  the  special  G.L.  Session  held  at 

Northampton,  the  Northampton  Guardian  Bay  a  :^~ 
Then  we  have  had  the  Grand  Lodge  of  tho  Good 
Templar  Order  held  here  for  the  first  time.  There 
a  good  deal  about  Good  Templary  which  I  do 
it  understand — its  regalia  of  various  colours,  its 
orders,  its  secrecy.  But  there  can  be  no  doubting 
the  fact  that  it  is  a  splendid  organisation — the 
most  powerful  and  wide-spread  in  the  world  for 
the  promotion  of  tho  principle  and  practice 
of  Temperance.  Its  constitution,  too,  is  the 
best  I  know  of — far  better  than  the  "glorious 
constitooshun  "  which  some  loud-voiced  demagogues 
prattle  about.  It  is  an  absolute  democracy  where 
equality  and  fraternity  are  t!ie  ruling  watchwtwds, 
and  liberty  is  only  restricted  by  enjoining  against 
drinking  and  the  breaking  of  the  rules  of  the  Order, 
It  is  masonic  in  its  universal  broiherhood,  women 
are  placed  on  an  equal  footing  with  the  "  lords  of 
creation,"  and  as  for  its  organic  power,  I  do  not 
think  it  would  be  too  much  to  say  that  the  Tem- 
perance reforms,  actual  and  contemplated,  are 
principally  due  to  its  efibrts.  The  holding  of  a 
Session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  this  important  body 
in  our  borough,  is  an  event  worth  chronicling. 


Apbil  5,  1886 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


219 


HOUSE  OF  Co: 
MiRin  25. — Irish  Si  . 
3Ib.  John  Mouley,  in  reply  to  Mr.  Tlieod-  re  Fry, 
said  it  would  be  more  convenient  if  he  deferred 
until  Monday,  stating  whetlier  it  wasthe  intention  of 
her  Majesty's  Government,  diirin?  the  present 
Session  of  Parliament,  to  bring  in  a  bill  similar  to 
that  mentioned  in  the  Queen's  Speech  opening  the 
Session  of  1884,  and  subsequently  introduced  by 
the  then  Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland,  making  the 
Irish  Sunday  Closing  Act  of  1878  permanent,  and 
extending  its  provisions  to  the  five  cities  and  town 
exempted  from  its  full  operations. 

March  2C.— S.ixe  ob'  Liquous  in  the  Tuasskei. 
Mr.  Valentine  asked  the  Under-Secretary 
of  State  for  the  Colonies  whether  the 
proclamation  made  by  the  Government  of  Cape 
Colony,  allowing  tho  sale  of  intoxicating  drinks  in 
the  Transkei  is  still  in  force,  or  if  it  has  been  with- 
drawn ;  and  if  the  latter,  what  was  the  date  of  the 
withdrawal  1 

Mr.  OrtBOiiNE  MoROAN  said  tho  sale  of  spirituous 
liquors  to  natives  was  prohibited  by  proclamation, 
which  was  still  in  force,  unless  they  could  produce 
a  magistrate's  permit.  The  sale  of  other  liquors 
to  natives,  except  under  certain  conditions,  was 
strictly  forbidden. 

March  29.— Sunday  Closiko  in  Ireland. 
Mr.  John  Morley,  in  reply  to  Mr.  Theodore 
Fry,  said  it  was  a  little  too  early  in  the  Session  to 
say  positively  whether  it  was  the  intention  of 
Majesty's  Govornmont  during  tho  present  session 
of  Parliament  to  bring  in  a  bill  making  the  Irish 
Sunday  Closing  Act  of  187S  pennanent,  and  ox 
tending  its  provisions  to  tho  five  cities  and  towns 
exempted  from  its  full  opor.ition  ;  but  they  con- 
fidently hoped  to  bring  in  a  measure  similar  to  that 
introduced  by  the  then  Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland 
tile  year  before  last. 


THE    TEMPERANCE    MOVEMENT    IN 
SWEDEN. 

On  March  IG  a  petition,  signed  by  208,827  of  his 
subjects,  asking  for  the  absolute  prohibition  of  the 
liquor  traffic  was  handed  to  King  Oscar,  of  Sweden. 
In  other  words,  almost  13  per  cent,  of  the  entire 
population,  or  about  one-third  of  the  adult  popula- 
tion of  Sweden,  have  petitioned  the  kiug  for  the 
total  suppression  of  the  liquor  traffic.  The  settle- 
ment of  this  question  is  in  Sweden  a  royal  prero- 
gative, therefore,  ti.e  king  can  suppress  the  trade 
whenever  he  chooses,  and,  as  some  of  Kin^  Oscar's 
predecessors  have  temporarily  suppressed  it,  he 
has  precedents  for  such  a  course,  although  he 
would  be  '.he  first  to  do  it  at  the  instance  of  a 
general  popular  demand. — PaJl  Mall  Gazette, 


TEMPERANCE  AT  THE  ANTIPODES. 

The  New  Licenslno  Act  of  Victoria,  carae 
into  operation  on  February  1  last.  Only  two 
of  the  new  sections  will  have  immediate  practical 
effect.  These  are  the  provisions  dealing  with  the 
strict  prohibition  of  Sunday  trading,  and  the  earlier 
closing  of  hotel  Lars  at  night. 

In  RE.SPONSE  to  a  deputation  from  the  Local 
Optionists  of  New  South  Wales,  who  waited  upon 
him.  Sir  John  Robertson  (tho  Premier)  suggested 
the  appointment  of  a  Royal  Commission  to  inquire 
into  the  whole  question  of  the  drink  traffic  of  the 
Colony.  Ho  undertook  to  use  his  influence  with 
the  Executive  Council  to  have  a  commission  ap- 
pointed without  delay,  and  upon  whose  report 
future  legislation  might  be  framed. 

A  MOVEMENT  is  On  foot  in  Brisbane,  Queensland, 
to  pro:note  a  coffee  palace  company,  with  a  capital 
of  £G0,000. 

Bko.  T.  W.  Glover  arrived  in  Wellington,  New 
Zealand,  on  February  1,  to  fulfil  a  three  years' 
engagement  with  the  Tempcmnco  Alliance.  He 
proceeded  to  Auckland  to  a..=i3ist  the  Temperance 
party  in  the  forthcoming  licensing  sessions. — 
Australian  Times,  and  Jurjlo  New  Zealaiider, 
March  21). 


BILL  TO  PROHIBIT   THE  SALE  OF 
INTOXICATING  LIQUORS  TO  CHILDREN. 

The  following  are  the  terms  of  Mr.  C.  A.  V. 
Conybeare's  bill,  which  was  down  for  second  reading 
on  Friday,  April  2  ;^ 

"Be  it  enacted,  &c.  : 

"Every  holder  of  a  licence  who  sells,  or  allows 
any  person  to  sell,  any  description  of  intoxicating 
liquors  to  any  description  of  person,  under  the  age 
of  13  years,  shall  be  liable  to  a  penalty,  not  exceed- 
ing 20».  for  tho  first  off«nce,  and  not  exceeding  403. 
for  tho  second,  and  any  subsequent  offence. 

"  For  the  purposes  of  all  legal  proceedings  re- 
quired to  be  taken  under  tho  fortgoing  section, 
this  Act  shall  be  construed  as  one  Act  with  the 
Licensing  Acts,  1872-1874. 

"  This  Act  shall  not  extend  to  Scotland  {as  it  is 
alrcadij  in  operation  under  the  Fuibcs'  Mackc)i:::e 
Act,  including  Cluldren  up  In  fourteen  years). 

"  This  Act  may  be  cited  for  all  purposes  as  '  Tho 
Intoxicating  Liquors  Bill,  Protection  of  Children, 
1886.' 

"  This  Act  shall  commence  and  come  into  opera- 
tion on  the  day  on  which  it  becomes  law. " 

Tho  Bill  is  also  "backed  "  by  Bro.  H.  Oossham, 
Mr.  T.  Fry,  Mr  Valentine,  Mr.  Allison,  Mr.  0.  V. 
Moi^an,  and  Mr.  Ohanning. 

The  committee  promoting  this  bill  includes, 
amongst  other  gentlemen,  the  Ven.  Archdeacon 
Farrar,  Canon  Fleming,  tho  Hon.  and  Rev.  Canon 
Leigh,  Rov.  J.  R.  Diggle  (chairman  London 
School  Board),  Samuel  Morley,  Esq.,  William 
Fowler,  Est],,  W.  I.  Palmer,  Esq.,  and  J.  E. 
Tressidder,  Esq. 


The  Thir-sty  AfPRESTiCE. — During  the  dinner- 
hour  at  a  Tyneside  factory,  an  apprentice  com- 
plained of  an  insatiable  thirst.  "Aa  had  ower 
much  beer  last  neet,"  ho  remarked,  "an'  aa's  as 
dry  as  a  hairin'— ^that  dry  aa's  aalmeyst  chowkin'.'' 
'*  Had  away  to  tho  tap,  then,  an'  get  a  drink,"  said 
a  companion;    "the   dinnor  boor's   nut  up  yit." 

Gan  on,  thou  fyul,"  he  replied,  "think  aa's 
Sjinoing  to  drink  wettor  i'  me  aan  time  ? — not  me  ! 
»f.  11  wait  till  the  buzzor  blaas  ! " 


NOTES  FROM  NAPLES. 

An  Italian  official  of  a  Freemasons'  Lodge 
at  Naples  lately  wrote  to  the  G.W.C.T.  inquiring 
about  the  Order,  and  although  they  have  not 
directly  taken  up  our  work,  they  have  indicated 
willingneas  to  begin  in  another  direction.  This 
is  clear  from  a  letter  to  hand  from  Bro. 
Stephen  Burrowes,  the  English  Sailors'  Missionary 
at  Naples,  who  writes:—"!  am  tho  only  Good 
Templar  in  this  part  of  the  world,  and  before 
coming  out  here  I  took  an  active  part  in  tho  cause 
iu  Scotland.  The  Lodge  formed,  tlirough  a  re- 
ligious movement  in  Stornoway  Isle  and  Lewea, 
reformed  that  island,  and  the  Band  of  Hope 
and  Lodge  at  Fort  William,  N.B, ,  was  in  the  face 
of  the  powerful  opposition  from  the  proprietor  of 
the  whisky,  known  as  'Long  Tom.'  For  20 
years  I  advocated  the  cause  of  Temperance  in  the 
LTnited  Kingdom,  associated  with  Captain Brotchie, 
of  Greenock,  ex-Mayor  Thompson.  Bridgwater,  and 
others.  The  Freemasons  of  Naples  received  a  com- 
munication from  you, with  printed  statements,  which 
they  sent  to  me,  assuring  me  of  their  earnest  sup- 
port and  promising  to  take  up  the  subject  of  the 
social  evils  in  this  city,  which  are  more  dreadful 
than  recent  revelations  in  our  own  country.  The 
English  residents  here  all  drink  wine  at  their  meals, 
but  a  number  are  members  of  our  Sailors'  Rest 
Society.  The  Sailors'  Rests  are  affiliated  with  the 
Seamen's  Temperance  League,  and  that  is  a  branch 
of  the  National  Temperance  League.  Rests  are 
urgently  needed  in  many  parts  ;  for  this  we  plead 
before  tho  Temperance  men  and  women  of  England. 
£3,000 is  needed  for  all  our  purposes." 


Importance  of  Warhikg  at  Home.— Thia  can  be  done 
with  ease  and  economy  and  the  clotheB  made  beautifnlly 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  eea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  con- 
tapon  with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  pot  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
ribbing,  scrubbmg,  brushing,  or  ^truiningia  unneceasary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  aa  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
Uded,  The  Dirt  Blip*  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  aaved,  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softeo3  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap.  Un- 
nv&lled  a3  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards.— [Advt.I 


ATTENDANC;!;  AT  LODCiE  MEETINGS. 
A.  S.  Draper,  P.G.W.C.T. 

The  one  thing  of  ^rtjatest  imrortance  to  the 
efficiency  of  a  Good  Templar  Lodge  is  tbat  tho  members 
should  attend  the  meeti-'^s  regularly  and  promptly. 
No  person  can  be  a  real  Good  Templar  unless  he  at- 
tends Lodge  cons'-antly  and  refuses  to  permit  litJe 
matters  to  keep  him  from  going.  If  your  Lodge  ia 
slimly  attended,  tne  first  thing  for  you  to  do  is  to 
devise  some  means  to  get  out  your  membership.  Do 
you  ask  what  you  ehall  do?  I  answer,that  depends  upon 
your  different  circumstances.  Agitatp  the  matter,  think 
about  it.  Determine  what  course  will  accomplish  the 
thing  in  your  Lodge,  and  then  go  and  do  it  with  all 
the  energy  you  can  command. 

I  will  tell  you  what  one  Lodge  did.  Things  had 
got  iu  bad  shape.  There  were  more  thau  50  members 
on  the  books,  but  they  never  had  ruore  than  10 
or  a  dozen  present  at  the  L^d^-e  meeting.  They 
b  gaa  to  iraagir:e  that  the  Lodjc  was  meeting  upon 
an  unfavourable  evening,  and  so  they  changed  to 
another  evening,  but  it  did  not  m*  nd  mutters.  Evtry 
body  was  discouraged.  Talk  of  surrendering  the  charter 
was  indulged  iu.  The  crisis  drew  on.  Tliey  laust  do 
something  or  give  up  the  ship.  As  a  last  resort  the 
few  faithful  ones  determined  npon  this  course.  They 
prepared  a  written  pledge,  something  like  the  fol- 
lowing ;— 

"  I  hereby  agree,  with  all  others  whose  eignaturcB 
shall  appear  upon  this  paper,  that  I  will  attend  every 

meeting  of Lodge,  No. ,  I.O.  of  G.T.,  unless 

I  am  prevented  by  circumstances  beyoj^d  my  control, 
and  al-o  that  I  will  be  present  punctually  at  t-'e  hour 
when  the  Lodge  should  open,  and  that  I  will  do  what 
I  cau  to  contribute  to  the  interest  and  prosperity  of 
said  Lodge." 

A  committee  wns  appointed  to  visit  every  member 
of  the  Lodge,  talk  with  him  about  the  matter,  and 
secure  his  signature,  if  possible.  The  work  of  the 
committee  was  thoroughly  pfrformcd,  and  was  quite 
successful.  More  than  half  the  members  signed 
the  paper.  They  alt^o  kept  their  promise  good.  The 
Lodge-room  "  as  creditably  filled  ngain.  Meetings 
became  interesting,  members  who  had  refused  help 
under  the  snppos^ition  that  tho  Lodge  must  die, 
finding  that  thej  were  labouring  under  mistake,  began 
to  come  back.  Now  members  came  in  and  the 
institution  became  popular  again,  (.nd,  thongh  it  is 
several  years  since  this  method  was  adopted,  that 
Lodge  has  been  strong  and  sub^tantial  ever  since.  It 
is  now  iu  ?ood  condition,  a  credit  to  the  Order,  a 
pleasure  to  its  members,  and  a  benefit  to  the  com* 
raunity  in  which  it  exists.  If  it  so  happens  that  your 
Lodge  is  labouring  under  the  shadow  of  an  indifferent 
,  membership,  let  me  urge  jou  not  to  he  diecooraged. 
Work  will  win.  ThouL:ht  and  determination  wiU 
bring  success  in  Good  Templary,  as  in  everything  else. 


Bro.  Dttscan  S.  Miller  with  hia  Band  of 
Royal  Handbell  Ringers  have  arrived  in  Gothen- 
burg for  a  tour  through  Sweden.  The  SvetfiJca 
Good  Tanitlar  contains  a  letter  from  the  G.W.C.T., 
J.  Malins,  warmly  commending  them  to  tho  mem- 
bership. 

Beo.  J.  W.  Jones,  D.E.S.,  Middlesex,  writes  to 
say  tliat  although  present  at  the  London  OUvo 
Branch  Lodge,  when  a  paper  was  read  in  favour  of 
dividing  the  Middlesex  D.L.,  he  was  certainly  not 
in  accord  with  the  views  expressed,  as  the  report  in 
our  last  issue  might  lead  readers  to  suppose. — 
Another  correspondent  also  calls  our  attention  to 
the  fact  that  two  or  three  brethren  spoke  against 
the  proposal,  so   that  all  present  could  nut  be  in 


fav 


■of  i 


English  Opurw  Eateks.— Dr.  O'CTanlon,  the 
medical  oflicer  of  health  to  the  Spennymoor  Local 
Board,  has  reported  that  a  great  source  of  disease 
in  that  district  is  the  excessive  use  of  intoxicants 
amongst  men,  and  the  equally  reprehensible  con- 
sumption of  opium  amongst  the  wives  of  pitmen 
especially.  The  medical  officer  points  out  in  em- 
phatic language,  says  the  iranitarif  Hccord,,  that  a 
result  of  a  continuance  m  these  pernicious  practices 
must  naturally  result  in  the  deterioration  of  the 
race. 

An  Anti-Trzatikq  Bill.— An  Anti-Treating  Bill 
has  passed  one  brauch  of  the  Washington  Territory 
Legislature.  It  prohibits  any  person  from  treating  or 
entertaining  "gratuitously"  any  other  person  or 
persons  to  or  with  spiritunus  or  malt  liquors,  wine 
or  cider,  or  any  other  beverage  whatever,  iu  any 
public  bar-room,  saloon,  beer-hail,  or  grocery  in 
this  territory,  or  in  any  other  public  place  of  resort 
or  amusement."  The  penalty  is  a  fine  of  not  lees 
than  2dol.  nor  more  than  25dol.,  or  imprisonment 
not  less  than  five  or  more  than  20  days,  or  both 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


April  5,  1886. 


G.S.J.T.— MRS.   Ltdia    a.    Walshaw,    30,  Elmfield, 
Savile  Park.  Halifax. 

HoMB  Mission  Department. 
AoBST  Fon  Northern  Area. — John   Wrathall,  7, 
Baldwin-street,  Hawcoat,  near  Barrow-in-FurnesB. 

Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon.  Sec— Bno.  S.  R.  Eolfe,  45,  Paulet-rood,  Camber 
well,  S.E. 

Portsmouth     Harbour     Speciai     V.D.— Bro.     A. 
Bishton,  35,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport. 

MarrABT  District. 
D.C.T.— Qoarter-Master  Sergeant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

Adjutant-General'B  Office,  Colchester. 
D.S  J.T.— Sister  B.    K.    Gabb,    Collingwood   Mount, 

Famborough. 

W.D.Sec.— E.  E.  Smith,  19,  Heara-etreet,  Newport,  Isle 
of  Wight. 

Naval  District. 
D.C.T. — James    Kae,    2,    Zinzan-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
D.S.J. T.  —  William     Andrews,     50,    Angleaea-road, 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Da-et,    34,    Skinner-Btreet,    New 
Brompton,  Kent. 


G.W.C.T.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

It  is  most  requisite  that  all  questions  of  law  sent 
to  the  G.  W.C.T.  for  answers  be  sent  through  the 
L.D.  or  District  Deputy.  Such  questions  cannot 
be  taken  as  deciding  cases  which  liave  already 
occurred. 

Joseph  Malins,  G.  W.C.T. 


G.WSEC.'S   OFFICIAL   NOTICES. 

Tar    from    District    Lodges    for   the   February 
quarter  received  during  the  week  as  follows  : — 
1886.  £    8.   d. 

March  19.-H»nt9,  S 10  18  10 

„      22.— Grenada 0    8  10 

„      23.— Cornwall,  E.  (baiancc) 0    0    2 

„      23,— Derby         5     2     3 

„      23.— Cornwall.  W 1  12    3 

„      30.— Lincoln  (balance)         0    3    0 

.,      30.— Yorks,  N 3     14 


21     6     8 

SPECIAL  NOTICE. 
All  tolegrama  for  the  G. W.C.T.  or  the  G.W.Sec. 
(ent  to  Birmingham,  should  in  future  be  addressed, 
**  Templars, 

Birmingham," 
as  this  address  has  been  registered  at  the   Post 
Office. 

John    B.    Collinos, 

Hon.  G.W.Sec. 


G.E.S.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICE. 

Reports  from  the  following  Districts  have  not  yet 
come  to  hand.  Will  the  respective  D.E.S.'s  please 
note  and  forward  immediately,  or  it  will  be  too 
late  to  notice  them  in  the  Annual  Report  :— Beds., 
Berks,  Bucks,  Cambridge.  Cheshire,  E.  and  M., 
Cornwall,  E.,  Cornwall,  W.,  Cumberland,  W. 
Derby,  Devon,  N. ,  Essex,  Gloucester,  W. ,  Glouces- 
ter, N.W.,  Hants.,  S.,  Hereford,  Hunts.,  Kent,  E., 
Kent,  M.,  Lancashire,  N.,  Lancashire,  N.E.,  Lan- 
cashire, S.,  Lancashire,  S.E.,  Leicester,  Mon- 
mouth, Norfolk,  Northampton,  N.,  Northampton, 
S.,  Nottingham,  Oxford,  Salop,  Somerset,  M., 
Somerset,  W.,  Stafford,  Suffolk,  Surrey,  W., 
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LITERARY   NOTICES. 

The  Bible  TEMFERiNCE  Educatoh  :  Organ 
of  the  Bible  Temperances  Aasociation.  Edited  by 
the  Rev.  John  Pyper.  Vol.  v.,  Is.  London,  337, 
iStrand.  This  volume  includes  most  valuable 
articles  by  the  editor,  Dr.  Dawson  Burns,  Dr. 
Norman  Kerr,  Dr.  F.  R.  Lees,  Dr.  William 
Ritchie,  the  late  Dr.  Nott,  and  others.  Some  of 
these  are  replies  to  opponents,  and  have  the  apice 
of  controversy,  always  more  inspirited  than  spon- 
taneous disquisitions .  Even  Dr.  Dawson  Burns  reads 
better  when  answering  a  critic,  and  Dr.  Lees  strikes 
sparks  under  similar  circumstances.  It  seems  to  us 
that  men  get  warmer  in  discussing  their  Bible 
differences  than  on  any  other  subject.  Natur- 
ally, when  we  know  we  are  right  we 
are  apt  to  get  impatient  with  our  opponents, 
and  to  wonder  how  thej-  can  be  so  stupid. 
Students  of  Bible  Temperance  can  hardly  do  with- 
out this  volume,  and  devotees  ot  the  new  phase  of 
Gospel  Temperance  will  find  here  something  to 
ground  them  in  their  faith  and  give  stamina  to 
their  zeal,  for  Bro.  Pyper's  moving  and  main  con- 
tention is  that  Christ  is  in  the  Temperance  move- 
ment as  its  source  and  authority,  and  it  is  essential 
that  in  this  as  in  all  things  He  may  have  the 
pre-eminence.  The  volume  is  interspersed  with 
such  varieties  as  short  readings,  anecdotes,  tit-bits, 
and  recitations. 

A  Woman  on  Tobacco  is  the  title  of  a  penny 
pamphlet  published  by  the  Anti-Narcotic  League, 
5G,  Peter-street,  Manchester,  and  is  a  paper  which 
was  read  by  Mrs.  Arthur  Arnold  at  the  annual 
conference  of  the  league,  under  the  presidency  of 
the  late  Mr.  Hugh  Mason,  MP.  The  cost  of 
tobacco,  its  general  effects,  and  its  dangers,  are 
very  ably  and  tersely  treated, 

Reveriks  in  Rhyme  is  a  medley  of  musings 
for  the  million  grave,  gay,  and  grotesque,  by  John 
Duncan  Richardson  Hull  :  C.  H.  Barnwell,  Bond- 
street,  Saville-street.  The  writing  of  these 
reveries  has  doubtless  kept  the  author  out  of 
mischief.  He  says  it  has  solaced  him  many  a 
weary  hour,  and  if  only  his  rhymes  brighten 
other  lives,  his  ambition  will  be  abundantly 
gratified.  Temperance  sentiment  pervades  the 
poems,  and  there  is  considerable  merit  and  variety 
n  the  collection. 

The  Banner  of  Temperance. — A  collection  of 
original  verses  by  a  member  of  the  Dresden 
Victory  Lodge,  l.O.G.T.  Is.  London  and 
Manchester:  John  Heywood. — Reciters  looking  for 
something  new  and  original  will  find  a  number  of 
pleasing  pieces  in  this  little  volume. 

Slings  a-nd  Stones  for  Temperance  Warriors. 
By  W.  Stanyon, Leicester.  Id,  Gibbons,  King-street, 
Leicester.  Fully  sensible  of  the  power  of  the  press, Mr. 
Stanyon  has  contributed  to  a  local  paper,  week  by 
ek  for  a  year,  most  telling  facts,  arguments,  and 
statistics,  in  simple  and  terse  language,  often 
depicting  some  striking  incident  of  local  interest 
such  as  too  often  occurs  everywhere  else  ;  and  these 
pithy  and  pointed  contributions  are  now  collected 
into  C4  well  printed  pages,  stitched  in  a  cover,  and 
offered  to  the  public  for  one  penny.  The  profit  can 
only  be  to  tlie  purchaser  and  the  reader  ;  it  cannot 
be  in  money  to  the  author  or  publisher.  This  little 
pamphlet  is  a  veritable  storehouse  and  armoury  ; 
and  the  earnest  and  plodding  Temperance  worker 
will  do  well  to  get  a  copy  for  perusal,  or  better 
still  a  dozen  or  100  for  circulation.  We  have 
seen  nothing  like  it.     Buy  it,  read  it,  give  it  away. 

Communion  Wine.  By  the  Rev.  James  Smith, 
M.A.,  author  of  "The  Temperance  Reformation 
nd  the  Christian  Church."  London  :  337,  Strand, 
W.C.  ;  Gd.— In  this  treatise  the  author  has  dealt 
exclusively  with  the  subject  in  a  manner  evidencing 
considerable  study  and  research.  Mr.  Smith  is 
eminently  qualified  for  the  task,  and  the 
careful  student  of  his  work  will  be  well 
armed  to  defend  a  plea  for  purity  in  the 
Christian  Church  against  all  comers,  whether  on 
the  ground  of  Scripture  authority,  example, 
expediency,  or  common-Eense,     If  Gospel  Temper- 


ance be  worthy  the  name,  it  surely  is  time  that  the 
thousands  of  its  converts  should  begin  to  recognise 
the  obligation  it  imposes,  and  so  long  as  we  keep 
the  cup  of  devils  on  the  Table  of  the  Lord,  the 
world  may  well  note  our  inconsistency,  and  say  how 
little  we  value  the  principle  we  profess,  and  which 
in  so  vital  a  particular  we  impiously  violate.  It  U 
high  time  that  we  had  a  new  agitation  on  this  sub- 
ject. A  great  deal  of  teaching  has  been  abroad,  so 
much  so  that  we  are  almost  too  well-instructed, 
unless  we  are  prepared  to  act  up  to  the  light  we 
have.  Our  condemnation  niust  be  the  greater  in 
proportion  as  we  know  what  is  right,  and  yet  the 
wrong  pursue.  We  welcome  this  authoritative  text- 
book, and  hope  it  will  stimulate  many  to  action, 

Bible  or  Gospel  Temperance:  JesusaTotaI/ 
Abstainer  ;  the  Bible  a  Total  Abstinence  Book. 
By  the  Rev,  John  Pyper,  editor  of  the  Bible  Tem- 
pemiice  Educator.  London,  337,  Strand  ;  Is. — A 
masterly  treatise,  laying  the  one  foundation  for  true 
Gospel  Temperance.  It  is  high  time  tho  Church 
took  its  stand  with  Jesus  Christ  as  their  Example 
and  Leader,and  strong  drink  put  away  for  the  other 
side  exclusively  ;  and  it  is  to  this  end  Bro. 
Pyper  furnishes  the  authorities  and  arguments  of 
this  work. 


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Apbil  6,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDIGESTION. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  duU  and  sleepy ;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
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appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach ;  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  of  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
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all  the  while,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  afford  any  rest.  After  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
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dry  and  hot  at  times ;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant ;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms;  the  vision  becomes 
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It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 

REMEDY 

IS 

S  E  I  G  E  L'  S 
SYRUP. 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


ApniL  5,  1880. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 


!  thftt  wf   "If   not    *nn(l 


fiaTinent  of  snhsfiipTioiMi :    'he  nvipiwrance  of  *lie  RDpnnnoeDient* 
or  the  OOriort  n»'rf  'o>    Vlnir  «  ^nfflctPn'    ^pb-Tin«'lcrt(rTnBGt. 
rRE-TATD  TERM'^  FOR  IVSEUTrON. 

OtjMter    One  Line  la  6>\.    Two  Lines  3t.  M. 

Halt- Year ,        So.  Oi.  „  63.  0^. 

Year „         6?.  Od.  „         lOa.  Oa. 

Biih.'^criptirins  may  commence  at  any  tl ate  ftnd  must  be  pre- 
paid. Post  Offlr©  Orders  payable  to  John  KKMPTEH,  at  "  Lud- 
g»te-clrcua  "  office.  

metbopolitan  lodges, 
monhat. 

Armoury.    Norwood  Beboola,  Sontliall.    7.30. 

BeDjamin    l-'ranklin.      Percy  Uall,  3,  Percy-street,   Tottenham 

Court-road. 
GratUudo.     1,  WellF-bniUlincg,  Hamnstead,  'N.W.    8  15. 
King's  Mossenger.     Coffee  Palace.  Hlch  8t ,  Nottiner  Hill  Gate. 
Orange  liraiich      Cong  Sclis,,  St.  Martin-street,  Leiccster-8<iuafe 

(entrance,  Lorg's-court).    8.15. 
Teokbam  Dewdrop.    St.  OeoiKe's  Hall.St.Gcorflp'fl-Td..Peokham. 
Eegina,     British  Schools.  K.-Miti3Ti  Town-road.  N  W. 
Shamrock.     Pha;nix  Coffee  Tav.,  40  ^•ew  Kent-rd.,  S.E.     8.15. 
apnthMetronolit.an  T<imnerancfi  ITall,  Blackfriara-rd-.S  K.|  8.15 
Wrnon.    176'  PantonvUle-mad,  N. 

T-TESDAT. 
Albert.    MiMion  HftU,  Dickenson  at.,  Wilkin-Bt,  Kentisli  Town. 
Alhprt  Rond  of  Brotherhood.    32.  Bcsson-Bt..  New  Cross,  8.E. 
G.  W.  McCrPO.     8    Ppti-y,pr,rPPr,.  Tott.onhara  Cnnrt-road      8.30 
Jabee  Biirne.    Lecture  H.all.Chnr'-h.st  Chapel. Edcwnre  rd.  X.W. 
Lambeth  Perseverance.— WyvilHail.tback  of  104,S.Urabeth-rd  ) 
MnrlV.oroi.ph   rhnj-.  .'^l-h    rtm.    WnrllTf^'  -^n..  HoIIpi/p  ■*r     '^h*'l^^^ 
jrpwCroBsPxrelslor.  WorkintrMnn*':  f'o.Ta.,Cl)iirch-st.  Tleptford 
Strafford  ExrelAior.    T«mppraTii^e  TTall.Alartin-trept.Str^tf.ml. 
William  Tewsley.    Assocli'tioi 

Citizen.    Shoredltoh  Migshm  Il.iM,  Klne  l.ind 
Crown  of  Surrey.    T.Voic.-.iiie  njii),  'Vwstnw-'it .  Uppi 


,  9outh-at.,  Wandsworth 


r  rii. 


.n-n,^ 


■Ii  E.. 


rt.  The 


lEpph  Pavnf, 

Marearfi-  M'Cnrrpy     Svdi^e'  H^'ll.  r*ftdf\  „ 

New  Otapbora  Excelsior.    Wa.=hingtou  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 

road  *tttion. 
Prudential  Thr  nal!.St.Ann's-ra..r.rixt-.n  (nr.Komilncr'^on  Gate). 
Tho  Mint.    CoUiers'  Rent  "all.    L.in_--laiit>,  -(outhwark,  8.E. 

THUESnAY. 
Crystal  Palace.     Penge  Ball,  Smlion-rnad.  Anerlcy. 
Freedom  of  London.      Hot.   Harvoy  Soiilh's  Chapel,   Eethnal 

Green-road.    8.15. 
General  Gai-fleld.    Paradise-rond  School.  Plapham-rof  a. 
Grcsham.     Coffee  Tavern,  Loatjbbnroiigh  Park,  •Jrirfon. 
Heart's  Content.     68,  yeaVstrppt,  Long  Acre.    8  15 
Junes  McCurrey.    Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor.st,,  Chelsea, 
London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall.  Kinccpgate-at.,  Holbnrn.  8.30 
London  Ark  of  Safety     Hoxton  Academy  Scb.,  Hoxton-st.    8.15. 
Pftlmergton.     42,  Hartfleld-road,  Wimbledon. 
8iiaft«Bbary  Park     Prim-  Meth  School,  GrayBhott-rnad.    8.15. 
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Trinity.    Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trlnltv-atreet,  Borough. 
West  London  Pioaoer.     Eoyal  Standard  Coffee  Tavern,   Beer- 

Btreet,  Edgware-road. 

F-RTDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.     Camden  Ball,  Kins-st..  Camden  To\vu.     S.30. 
British  Queen.     Mall  Hall.  Netting  Hill  Gate.    8.30. 
Coverdale.     Edinboro'  Ca8tle  Coffee  Palace,  RhodeswcU-road.E 
GrosTon or. —Teetotal  Pall,  Georpe-st.,  Sloanp-sq.,  Chclaea. 
John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-road,  'Deptford 
Peckbani.    AlWrt  Hfill,  Alhert.-ro*d.  Ppnkham.    .Tiiv.T^m.    6.30 
PHde  of  Lyttleton.     Boy.?'  School,  High-strept,  Shadwell. 
Sbciteabnry  Park.     Grayshott-road  School.  Sh-ifteebury  Park. 
South  Lond'.n.     Bible  Christian  School-rpom,  Waterloo-road, 
Thomas  Carlyle.     Lockhart  Hall.  King-etreet,  Hammersmith. 

SATURDAY. 
Comer  Stone.    Temperance  Hall,  Hieh-street.  Pojilar. 
George  Thorneloe.    122,  Now  Cut,  Blackfr 


FBOVINOIAL   LODGES. 

MONDAY. 
Aldeb SHOT.— Mrs. Rto void's  School-room,  Alhei-t-road.    7.30. 
ALD'PRSHOT.- Ash  Yale.     Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Commissariat 

Bridge.    7.30 
Bedford  —Sir  W.  Harpur.    Trinity  School-room,  Ronse-street, 
Blackpool.— Guiding  star.    Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
Brighton.— Amor  Cbri^ti.     Frie.de'  Institnte.  Shin-.=t.    8.15. 
BbtoHTOh.— BoyalSupsex.    Sn^ppx-street  MiB?inn  Hall.     8.15. 
Ebighton.— Queen's  Park.    Benthara-road  Mission  Hall. 
Epsom.— Epsom  H-me  Circle.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
liANCASTER.-Oounty  Palatine  '    •""'■—'"- 


THURSDAY. 
WrRMTNGnAM.— Sevom-strpet      Sivem-street. 
Bolton.— Claroraont.  Barlor  Arms  C.  Tav.,Hiehor  Br-lge-st.T.SO. 
CDRSTER  — Ce9triau._  Pr-Bb^terian  Lecture  Boom,  Newgate-st. 


John' 


■pet. 


—Nil  Desperandum.  Wlntonn-?t.  Soh  -rra.(-)ff  North-st.) 
LeioKSTRR  -Emanuel.     Friar-lane  Sunday-schoiL 
Manohestee.— City.  Temp.  Hall,8tanley-ft.,Port-at.,PiccBdilly 
PoRTSMnUiH— Templars'  AUianoo.    Soh.-rm.,Victori)v-8t.     7.S0; 
RAMSOATH.— Snug  Harbour.     Sallora'  Bethel,  Leopold-st.     7.30. 
SnEFFiELD.— Pennington  Frionda'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
Spalding.— Hiind  in  Hand.     Temperance  Hall.    8.15. 
StoneHousb  (PLYMODTn).— Aft.  Edffcumbe.  Sailors'  Welcome. 
Windsor.— Royal  Windsor.  Templars  Hall,  St.  Leonard's-road. 

FRIDAY, 
Blackpool, — Glaam  ef  Hope.    Aliinsrdoii-streot  Schoolroom. 
Briohtom. — Advanoo  Guard.  Lowes  Rd..  Cnngl.  Schl.   Rm.,  S.16 
Bristol.- Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-stroet,  7.45. 
DarnalL,— Hopeof  Damall,     Consregatlonal  School.     7.80, 
FoLUBBTOWK, — Safppnard  of  Folkp'Jtone-   Oongre nation al  School. 
GPILPPORP.- Guildford.     Ward-street  Hall.     8,15. 
Hpll.- United  Kffort    Club  Room.  Lower  Union-atrept    7.30. 
Low ESTOrT.—W,l come     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 
MA NHHESTBR.— Loyal  R.  Whitworth,  117,  GrOBveuor-strcofc,  All 
Raintfl.    7.45. 


„  _    WELLB — Silent  Dew      Friendly  Societies  Hali. 

WEYMODTn.— Hope  of  Weymonth.     Temp.  Hnll,  Park-st.    7.30. 
WiNCiiFSTEP.- Ttchen  Vallev.    St.  Maurice  Hall,  High-streot. 
York. — Harbour  of  Friendship.     Lenda!  School-room.     7.30. 

EAPTinw-re-FUBNES?.— Hope  Of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Greengate. 


PLYMorTH.- Ark  of  Love.    Hope  Chapel  School-room,  Ebring- 
ton-street. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
JERSEY.- Sir  H.  Havelock.      G.  T.  Hall.  Unioa-st.    Thursday 

.«ELa  'ii 
DnBt-iw.— St.  Catherine'R.     Thomao  Conrt.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AJfERTCA. 

Monte  Video.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Ciillo  delasPledras     Tues. 

Month  video.— Pioneer,     Catte  Ouarani,  No.  19.     Wednesd.iy. 

AUSTkALlA  .soaTa). 

Grand   Lodge  of  Soatb    Anntr.Mla   I.O.G.T 

R.  W.  O.  Lodge  of  the  World. 

MembfiTB  of  the  Order  emlRrating  to  South  Aufitralla  wBl  pleat 


MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
AlpersHOT.— Iviugs  Own.     Inf.  Sch.-rm.,  C  Lines,  South  Camp. 

Wed.  7. 
Alexandria.— Ut  Prosira.    Sailors'  Home,  Marina    Wed.   7. 
RAWAL    Pindee— Excelsior.         2nd  Royal    Sussex    Resimeat. 

School-room.  The  Fort.    Monday,  7.    L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
Oaieo.— St.   Andrew's.      Ist  Black  Watch.        Pencin?    Room, 

AbbasBlyeh  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt.  G  .Bedson. 
ColoUBSTeR. — Strotigholdof  Friendship.  Inf.  Seh.,  Camp,  Wed. 
EGYPT. — Lome.    N.W.  Blodc,  Ramleh  Barracks. 
H,M  S.  SdpErb,  Zante.— Rose  of  the  East.    Tues. 
PoRTSEA.— Portsmouth  Garrison.     Cairo  Restaurant,     Sat.     7. 
BAMBKH  [Egypt).— Branch  of  Egypt's  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
ShoebcrtNBhs. — Hopp  of  Shoobnryness  Mis9.rm.,Hii?h-st.  Mon 
Sheernkss.— Nvl,  Excelsior.     Wood  s  Coffee  Ho.,  Mile  Tn.   Fri. 
Malta.— Shropshirt!  Guiditig  Star   a..  The  Rest.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 
Newry.— Homeward  Bound,  M  13.    Infant  School.    Mon.7. 
Old  Brompton.— Bed.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.O.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
Portsea.— Nil  Desperandum.     Cairo  Restnraut.    Thursday.    7. 
H.M.S.  Nelson,  Australia.— Red  Cross.    Saturday. 
Winchester.- Garrison  Safeguard.    St.  Maurice  ILiD,  Higb-st. 

Saturday,7. 


^genciea. 


trket  Hall  Coffee  Houec,  Com 


Market-F 


7.30. 


LEEDS.- British  Eose.    Templars"  Miss.  Rm.  (back  Adelphi-st.), 
BADCiim:.— Faddille.     G  T.  Hnll.  Green-.=treet     7.S't. 
Sandwich.- Bichboro'  Captle.      Templars'  Hall,  High-st.     7.30. 
Vkntnor.— Hndcrcliff     Temperance  HotoL    8.15. 
WOKINQ.— Mayburv  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 

TDE8DA.Y. 
BnlMWOHAM.— Sand  ford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  Sch.,  Farm-st.  7.45 
BoOKrNOnAM.—Buckingham,    Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7-80. 
CaKBBIDGB.— Loyal  Cambridge.  G.T.Miss.Hall,Victoria-8t.  8.15, 
CMIMSPOBD.-  CheBnEford.  AsaerablyRraB  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
FotKlBTONR.- rEBwir'p  Camp.   *Cong.  Schools.  Tontiue-streflt. 
Foots  Cray  — Eu-y  Bpcs.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30. 
Great  Yarmouth. —Good  Hope.     Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
Guildford.— Stephen  Percy.    Ward-street  Hall.    8.1.5. 

HoLL.— Paraiion.     G.T.  Ball,  St.  John's-street.     7  TO. 
LEICESTER.— Bxcelsior.     CharU'g-street  School-room.     7.30. 
MANCHESTER.— Tower  of  Refuge.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,   Upper 

Manchester.- Rev.'  C.  Garrett.  26,  Hewitt-st.,  Hightown.  7  4r). 
MANCHESTER,— Gnod  Srimaritau,  Cong-  Gch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.;i0. 
pLYMorTff.— Temple  of  Peace.     Borough  Arms.     Eedford-st 
RYDE  fl.W  ).     Rydo.     Temperance  Hall.  High-'-trePt. 
SAJFroN  Wau.en  -Saffrr.n.     Teraprran.-e  Uall.  Hill-st.     8.5. 
SITTIVGBOURNK -Father  MaUhew.    Orescent  at    Si^h -rm.  7  .10 
"WbODFORO.- Alenander.    Wilfrid  Lawsou  Temperance  Hotel. 

WlJlNE.SDAY 
BATH.— Cot  tcrell    Friends' (Meeting  House,  York-street. 
Brighton.— It risnthelmstoD*-,  Beicrave-ptreet  School-room. 
CpvotER  -  Oi't«L'On.     Tempprauoo  Hall.  Fntflfti.am.fitieet.. 
EKPFRBY  (LelcfRter)  — Chaflps  Brook.    National  .School-room. 


nal> 


lOOl-I 


tWi^rpgati 

Lower  Union-street  Club-foom. 
BodVi^fnd.— Nil  DeTsperandnm.     British  Schools.  High-street 
%T.  LEONARD?, 


B0LI,.- 


r>A    i^Qv- -a - -jardB.    Temperance  Fall,  Nbrman-road. 

.=it'onb  fSTAPFS.).-  Faith  and  Hope     Cong, School-room.     7.30. 
WKPNUSBrRY.- Pif'ueer.  I'rira. Meth. Sohool-rm., Lea  Brook.  7.30. 
Wbtmopth  — Caxton.    Temperance  Hall.  Park-street, 
WIBBECH.— Olarkson  Lecture  R^om  Public  HaU. 


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SWALLOWING  POISON.  Spurts  of  disgusting 
mucous  from  the  nostrils,  or  dropping  upon  the 
tonsils,  a  st-ooped-up  feeling  in  the  head  and  dull  paina 
in  the  forehead,  with  incessant  blowing  of  the  nose, 
hawldngand  spitting,  and  a  bad  breatli ;  this  is  Catarrh, 
the  forerunner  of  Consumption.  No  other  such  loath- 
some and  treacherous  malady  curses  mankind.  While 
asleep  the  Catarrhal  impurities  are  inhaled  into  the 
Lungs,  and  swallowed  into  the  Stomach  to  Poison  every 
part  of  the  system.  Dr.  Lane's  Catarrh  Cure  affords  im- 
mediate relief  and  a  permanent  Cure  of  this  dangerous 
and  unpleasant  disease,  relieves  headache,  and  purifies 
the  breath.  It  is  sold  by  all  Chemists  and  Dealers.  A 
Treatise  on  Catarrh,  its  treatment  and  Care,  sent  free, 
post  paid,  to  anybody  on  application  ;  or  a  Sample  Bottle 
of  the  Kemedy  sent,  carriage  paid,  to  any  address  on 
receipt  of  Is.— Address,  Pbeok.  W.  Hale,  fil,  Chandog 
street,  Covent  Garden,  London^ 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK, 

[This  column  is  for  notes  of  progress.  Tersely  and 
briefly  expressed  paragraphs  of  uew^,  of  tlie  institution 
or  restoring  of  Lodges,  and  the  extension  of  the  Order 
invited.] 

Bath.  ~A  new  Lodge  was  instituted  by  Bro.  J. 
S.  Sturgea,  D.C.T.,  on  March  27th,  at  the  Studio, 
near  the  Abbey.  The  Lodge  is  to  bo  called  the 
"Dawn  of  Liberty, "and  is  numbered  1,974, and  will, 
it  is  hoped,  meet  the  convenience  of  those  who  can- 
not attend  any  other  night  in  the  week.  The  following 
were  duly  installed  as  the  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  J. 
Holbrook  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Pratien  ;  W.Sec,  Bro. 
W.  Milson  ;  W.F.S.,  Bro.  Ainsworth  ;  W.Treas., 
Sister  Maber  :  W.M.,  Bro.  Toone  ;  W.Chap.,  Bro. 
Cottle  ;  W.Guard,  Bro.  J.  Cantle  ;  W.D.M.,  Sister 
Wilkins;  W.A.S.,  Sister  Hunt ;  P.  W.C.T.,  Bro.  J. 
S.  Sturges.  Bro.  John  Cantle  was  recommended 
as  L.D. ,  and  Sister  Wilkins  was  elected  as  Rep,  to 
District  Lodge. 

KiNG.sTflORPE,  NoRTHAMProN. — On  March  23, 
as  one  of  the  results  of  the  Special  Session  of 
Gr^md  Lodge  held  at  Northampton  on  March  15, 
the  Kingsthorpe  Star  of  Hope  Lodge  was  success- 
fully resuscitated.  The  Ledge  was  opened  at  8.15  by 
Bro.  Abbott,  D.C.T.,  and  U  candidates  were  duly 
initiated  ;  three  associate  members  were  also  ad- 
mitted. The  officers  for  the  quarter  wore  elected 
and  installed,  and  after  a  few  remarks  from  several 
members  present,  the  Lodge  closed  at  9. 50.  There 
were  present  about  30  members  from  Northampton, 
including  Bro.  Abbott,  D.C.T.,  Sister Muir,D. Co., 
and  Bro.  W.  Blake,  W.D.Sec,  The  Lodge  is  about 
one  and  a-half  miles  from  Northampton,  and  the 
friends  there  are  hopeful  of  making  it  a  thorough 
success. 

Mio  Somerset.  — On  Friday,  March  26,  a  public 
meeting  was  held  in  the  Hallam  Hall,  Axbridge,  in 
connection  with  the  Order.  Some  of  the  members 
from  Winscombe  Lodge  (two  miles  ofl)  came  to  tho 
help  of  the  meeting.  Addresses  were  given  by  Bro. 
Bruce,  Temperance  missionary  ;  Bro,  Medhurst, 
from  Weston-super-Mare  ;  Bro.  Boyce,  D.  S.J.T.  ; 
and  Bro.  Clark,  from  Winscombe.  The  chair  waa 
taken  by  Bro.  Westlake,  S.D.,  from  Clevedon,  who 
at  the  close  of  the  meeting  instituted  the  Axbridge 
Excelsior  Lodge.  Three  were  initiated.  Two  mem- 
bers of  the  Lodge  at  Shepton  Mallet  having  come 
to  live  at  Axbridge,  joined  as  associates,  and  five 
from  Winscombe  joined  in  like  manner. 

North  Durham.— Bro,  W.  H.  Richardson, 
W.D.Sec.  and  Missionary,  reports  having  visited  a 
number  of  Lodges  during  tlie  months  of  February 
and  March  in  connection  with  most  of  which  public 
meetings  were  held,  and  the  absentees  looked  up, 
tlie  results  promise  very  satisfactory.  He  has 
also  re-opened  the  Pioneer  of  Wingate  Grange 
and  the  Felling  Pioneer  Lod;^es,  tho  former  of 
which  had  been  closed  for  upwards  of  six  years, 
and  the  latter  three  years  ;  the  former  was  re- 
opened with  20  members  and  the  latter  with  14. 
Bro.  Richardson  also  addressed  a  public  meeting 
in  Sunderland,  under  the  auspices  of  the  General 
Havelock  T,odge,  and  presided  at  two  public  meet- 
ings in  South  Shields.  A  greater  work  might  have 
been  done,  but  owing  to  the  severe  snowstorm 
which  prevailed  in  the  District  during  the  early 
part  of  March,  communication  with  many  of  the 
colliery  villages  was  entirely  cut  off,  the  roads  bein" 
completely  blocked  up. 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  %fen  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spars  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vassing.—Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leice«ter-square,  London. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 

J.  R.  and  J.M.F.— We  are  sorry  that  pressure  on  our 
space  dc  8  not  leave  room  for  your  communicatione.  Our 
own  leadiug  articles  are  even  cpowded  out. 


Signing  the  Pledge  in  Cocut. — At  the  New- 
castle Police-court,  on  March  29,  there  were  54 
cases  on  the  charge  sheet,  and  of  this  number  40 
persons  were  charged  with  drunkenness.  Two  of 
the  delinquents  were  acquitted  on  expressing  their 
willingness  to  sign  the  pledge,  and  were  given  cards 
by  Bro.  the  Rev.  A.  G.  Marment,  who  also  pinaed 
the  bine  ribbon  on  their  breasts  in  court. 

A  GuiLDFORO  correspondent  writes:  "At  the 
recent  School  Board  election  here,  out  of  the  seven 
candidates  returned,  four  were  teetotalers  (in- 
cluding one  Good  Templar),  two  being  at  the  top 
of  the  poll.  This  is  noticeable,  considering  the 
breweries  and  public  houses  abounding  at  this 
place. 


The  Watchword. —  The  committee  of  the 
Truro  Free  Public  Library  have  decided  to  allow  a 
copy  of  the  Watchword  to  be  placed  on  the 
tiblo  weekly. 


NOTICE  TO  LODGES. 

Will  the  W.S.  or  L.D.  of  the  foilowrng  Lodges  plea:  e 
note  that  the  dates  of  their  announcements  in  the  Visitoi  s 
Guide  have  expired  ?  We  shall  be  <l;id  to  repeat  the 
notice  on  receipt  of  order  and  subscription. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Silver-street.— Netting  Hill  Gate 

PROVINCIAL. 

Richmond  {Yorks.). —Howards  Green. 
Worthing. — Workingmen's  Own. 
[         Wimbleden,— General  Chas.  Gordon. 


April  5,  1886, 


^HE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


i'2o 


SISTER  E.  PULL,  Regalia  Manufacturer, 

69,  FALCON  ED.,  OLAPHAM  JUNCTION. 

HA3  A   SFECTAt  A>S0RT5IENT  OP 

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REGALIA 


SCARVES 


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MEDALS 


SELECT  FiiOM 


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DlSTttiox  Lodge     „        5/G,   7/6,   10/6,   15/-,   21/- 

AND 

Every   Other  Desckiption    Ar   Short   Notice. 

Officers',  303.,  40».,  50a.,  COs.  the  eet.  Members',  .5s. 
78.,  10s.,  12s.,  per  do2.  Blao  ditto,  12.,  ICa  ,  18.i.,  20s 
per  dpz.  Purple  ditto,  12s.,  168.,  18«.,  20s.,  per  doz 
Samples  on  application. 

li.D„  E.S.,  V.tt,  S.J.T.,  D.S.J.T.,  78.  6d.,  lOs.  6d., 
12s.,  16s,,  21s.,  to— 

Purplo  Silk  Velvet,  1 J  Bull-Fringe,  J  Laco  Ornaments, 
and  as  above,  los. 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
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3a.,  5s.,  ea.  per  doz. 

Oooda  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
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JOHN   MAYNARD. 

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venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  C.  I 
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Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Regalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/6 
(without  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  tuliy  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lodge 
silk-wovea  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  23/-,  26/6,  307-. 
and  35/-. 


Third    Degree    (Purple)    Regalia. 
Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    pnrpl* 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen ;  with  narrow 
gold  braid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  0/- ;  with  superior  br.aid,  7/6 ; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/G.  12/6.  16/-. 
and  IS/-.  '  ' 

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ti'immed  with  lace,   fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.   seal  for  G.L.  members)   10/U,  22/-.  25/-, 
20/6,  30/-,  and  3D/-. 
District    Lodge    Officers'    Regalia,    purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  14,  £2  lOs.  ; 
fully  trimmed,    best    merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os. ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette, wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  Sin.  tassels,  £9  Os. 
District  Lodge   Members'   Regalia,  purple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (plain) ; 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  m  purple  velvetccQ 
and  silk  velvet,  purplo  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 
Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree   Regalia  to   indicate    District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/G. 
Deputies'.-Begalia,  purple  velvet,   lO/G,  15/6,  to 

any  price. 
Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen ;  with  narrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 
Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/G  and  7/6 ;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/-, 


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^pftiL  5.  1888 


4n  EXPEKIENCE  01  riFTY  TEARS  HAS  PROVED  THAT 

ORIENTAL 

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The  PILLS  arc  sold  In  Boxes  at  Is.  lid-  and  43.  6d-  each  :  the 
BI.1XIK  in  Bottle:*  at  4S.  61.  and  Ha.  each,  by  all  Chemists  and 
PaU-nt  Medicine  Vendon  throiifliout  the 
RoOKB,  Scarborough.   Around 
Dlrectiou  loi  the  gxiidi 


SOLAR 
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ud  by  Dr. 
ich  Box  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
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CROSBYS 


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at  28.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  b« 
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a  day  to  peraonB  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  bo  that  in  sending  you 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  28.  a  pomtd, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carria^, 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewia'i 
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to  make  their  tea  known  in  ev^ 
household  in  the  TlDited  Kingdom. 
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DIOK   SILLY: 

A.  BAND  OF  HOPE  BOY'S  STORY. 

By  the  Rev.  William   Isaac 

Keat,   P.D.D.,  Tbinidad. 

CHAPTER   'KXXllL-Continued. 

Buk  the  ceremony  waa  over,  and 
there  was  a  bustle  about  the  doorway; 
and  Mr.  Poppy,  who  was  master  of  the 
ceremonies,  began  to  arrange  the 
carriages.  A  few  preliminary  vehicles 
with  no  body  in  particular  in  them 
were  despatched  for  the  purpose  of 
clearing  the  way,  as  it  were.  Then 
came  the  open  carriage  containing  the 
bridegroom  and  bride.  They  drove 
very  slowly,  and  bowed  to  everybody 
in  a  way  that  pleased  all  who  had  any 
interest  in  them.  We  regret  for  the 
«ako  of  the  lady  reader  that  no 
Tashionable  journal  described  the  dress 
of  the  bride  ;  and  we  are  ourselves 
unqualified  for  so  hiqh  a  theme, 
As  it  was  on  the  whole  rather  a 
homely  wedding,  in  which  the  customs 
of  etiquette  were  by  no  means.atrictly 
observed,  the  want  of  such  fulsome 
details  will  be  the  less  noticed,  and  the 
more  easily  forgiven. 

A  very  old  workman,  whose  remarks 
on  Miaa  Alice's  recovery  will  be  re- 
membered, was  standing  near  the  gate 
with  his  hat  in  his  hand,  smiling  all 
over — 

"Ifeel,"  he  said,  "as  if  I  could 
do  without  dinner  for  weeks— just  as 
if  I  had  two  or  three  shillings  added  to 
my  wages." 

'*  It's  not  till  next  week  we  get's  a 
riao,  then,"  replied  the  man  to  whom 
he  spoke. 

'*  Then  I  gets  it  twice  for  your 
once  ;  for  I  gets  it  now  in  my  feelin's 
and  then  in  my  pocket  to  the  bargain." 

As  the  carriage  was  passing  out  at 
the  gate  near  the  Hubbards'  vehicle,  a 
very  smartly  dressed  and  pompous 
looking  elderly  person  pressed  forward 
and  begged  the  driver  to  stop.  He 
took  off  his  hat  and  asked  leave  to  pre- 
sent his  dutiful  respects. 

*'rm  proud,"  he  began,  '*  very 
proud — a — to  see  this  day."  (The 
reader  will  recognise  Mr.  Ferule) 
"And  to  think,  just,  that  you  got 
your  first  schooUn'  at  the  seminary  of 
learnin'  over  which  it  was  my  humble 
dooty  to  preside.  There's  just  one 
thing — a — I'm  sorry  for — a— and  that's 
what  I  did  and  said  when  you  jined 
the  Band  of  Hope-  I  apologise  for 
that,  sir ;  for  I  didn't  know  any 
better,  but  now  I'm  fully  con- 
^•inced— a — that, as  our  bootiful  Liturgy 
puts  it — a,  if  a  man  wants  to  live  a 
godly  awl  righteous,  he  must  in  the 
literal  sense  also  live  a  sober  life  ;  and 
no  man's  sure  of  being  sober,  so  long 
w  he  drinks." 

He  made  a  profound  bow  ;  both 
bridegroom  and  bride  shook  hands 
with  the  good,  but  eccentric  old  maOf  I 


and  bade  the  coachman  drive  on. 
the  couple  were  to  proceed  on  their 
wedding  trip  at  once,  the  carr 
stopped  at  the  house  only  so 
long  as  was  necessary  to  allow  them  to 
put  on  travelling  dress;  this  done, 
they  resumed  their  seats  in  the  car- 
riage, which  was  now  closed,  and  drove 
off  amidst  shouting  of  a  very  hearty 
and  correspondingly  deafening 
character ;  and  to  give  proper 
emphasis  to  the  cheering  there  was 
added  a  very  heavy  shower  of  old 
shoes,  during  which  we  beg  leave  to 
drop  the  curtain. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

THE  EPILOGUE  :  IS  WHICH  A  FAMILY 
SE<:aET  IS  DISCLOSED  AND  THE  READER 
BEINfi  TAKEN  INTO  COXFIDENCE,  IS 
MiDE   COMPLETELY   HAPPY. 

We  must  refer  the  reader  to  the  first 
chapter  of  this  narrative,  in  order  to 
remind  him  that  the  story  was  origin- 
ally told  to  a  family  party,  so  much  at 
a  time  as  each  evening  would  con- 
veniently admit.  And  though  many 
particulars  are  given  in  the  systematic 
history  now  brought  to  a  close 
which  the  family  doubtless  did 
not  receive,  still  in  the  main  they  were 
presented  with  the  same  facta  that  the 
reader  is  possessed  of,  beginning  at  the 
second  chapter.  We  must  bring  our- 
selves forward  again  as  at  the  opening 
page,  to  a  more  recent  date,  namely, 
the  year  1877,  a  little  before  Eaater, 
and  find  the  Wimble  family  again 
seated  round  the  table  discussing  the 
same  matters,  only  that  the  head  of 
the  household  has  come  to  an  end 
of  the  story  and  is  now  engaged  satis- 
fying some  inquiries  which  the  mem- 
bers of  his  family  make  at  the  conclu- 
sion. All  were  deeply  interested. 
Young  moustache  was  looking  so 
deeply  occupied  in  the  conversation 
that  he  forgot  for  some  considerable 
time  to  fondle  the  crop  of  very  soft 
down  which  was  beginning  to  adorn  his 
upper  lip,  the  practice  of  attending  to 
which  his  eldest  sister  often  playfully 
remarked  occupied  toe  much  of  his 
time.  The  twins  were  very  nearly  mt- 
twined  and  sitting  not  very  far  from 
separate.  The  said  eldest  young  lady 
sat  on  her  father's  right  hand  on  this 
occasion,  leaning  down  upon  the  table 
so  as  now  and  then  to  look  up  into  his 
face.  Then  the  unfeminine  girl  of  the 
family,  who  seldom  used  a  chair  with 
boarding  school  propriety,  had  fairly 
risen  oil"  her  seat,  and  was  lying 
forward  on  the  table,  so  intent 
was  she  on  the  subject  of  con- 
versation. The  two  boys  wliom 
we  spoke  of  before  as  sitting  by  the 
fire  (it  being  then  Christmas  and  cold) 
had  latterly  taken  their  places  at  the 
the  table,  and  now  occupied  the  end 
opposite  to  their  father.  The  only 
two  membersofthehousehold  who  still 
preferred  th€    fireside    were     Mrs. 


Wimble  and  her  little  daughter  Tib 
who  sat  on  a  stool  at  her  mother's  feet, 

"You  say  you've  told  ua  all  father,' 
said  the  eldest  girl,  **  but  we  don't 
know  his  right  name  yet  ;  you've  to 
tell  us  that." 

"I  say  I  have  told  you  his  whole 
history  up  to  the  time  of  hismariiage," 
replied  Mr.  Wimble.  "And  I  did  so 
for  the  purpose  of  shewing  what  ahelp, 
what  a  means  of  safety  in  every  way,  is 
total  abstinence.  But  for  that  little 
boy's  joining  that  Band  of  Hope,  and 
through  it  being  educated  and  lifted 
out  of  the  pitiable  condition  in  which 
he  was  'burn,  there  is  reason  to 
believe  that  he  would  have  lived  a 
mere  street  life  all  his  days,  if,  indeed, 
he  had  not  landed  in  crime  and 
prison." 

*'  That  boy  !  "  ejaculated  the  young 
man,  looking  at  the  little  picture  of 
which  mention  was  made  in  the  first 
chapter,  "it  doesn't  seem  like  what 
ever  happens,  father  ;  how  he  must 
have  altered  since  then." 

"  Of  course  he  has,"  replied  his 
father,  wickedly;  "for  instance  he 
has  grown  into  a  big  man." 

"  Yes,  but  I  mean  more  than  that.  ' 

"  Did  his  hair  ever  get  to  brush 
down  right  ?"  pertly  interrupted  young 
seven  year  old,  pointing  to  the  curious 
half-combed  locks  which  had  often 
been  a  matter  of  amusement  to  the 
children. 

"Don't  you  speak  deridingly  of 
that  boy,"  said  Mr.  Wimble  with  mock 
severity  ;  "he  might  turn  out  to  be 
one  of  your  own  near  relations." 

'  What  relation,  father  ?''  asked  one 
of  the  twins,  speaking  much  more 
quickly  than  was  her  wont ;  for  the 
twins  were  deliberate  at  most  things. 

"  Wliat  relation?  Why,  what  do 
you  say  to  an  uncle  ?  Uncle  Silly, — 
how  would  that  sound  ?" 

"Just  a  little  better  than  Silly 
Uncle,"  said  young  moustache,  who 
was  the  wit  of  the  family, 

"  Spare  your  wit  at  present,  till  you 
know  more  about  him." 

"But,"  insisted  young  seven  years, 
"  on*' hair  don't  stand  up  like  that"  ; 
and  he  looked  round  them  all,  and  put 
up  his  hand  to  his  head  to  feel. 

"Just,"  answered  his  father,  "be- 
cause yours  has  had  more  of  the  comb 
and  brush  than  his,  which  afterwards 
improved  very  much,  and  I  may  say 
now  looks  very  respectable." 

"Does  it  really,  father?"  asked 
Miss  Tomboy,  as  the  unfeminine  was 
frequently  called. 

"  Your  mother  has  seen  it  oftener 
than  I  have,"  said  Mr.  Wimble,  "  she 
ought  to  know." 

They  all  turned  at  once  to  the  lady 
of  the  house  with  vociferous  and  multi- 
form inquiries.  She — as  the  news- 
papers say,  when  not  quite  sure  what  a 
person  has  said — waa  understood  to  say 
that  it  was  indeed  very  decently  be- 


haved hair.  Any  uncertanty  as  to  what 
she  really  said,  arose  from  the  vigorous 
use  she  made  of  the  fire-irons  at  "the  time 
of  speaking  (for  the  fire  seemed  to  need 
stirring  badly). 

"  But  his  name,  father,"  said  MiH 
Wimble,  "  you  said  he  waa  to  take  the 
name  of  Strongman  at  his  marriage  ; 
but  you  have  often  told  us  you  don't 
know  anyone  of  that  name  now." 

"No,"  said  Mr.  Wimble,  "the name 
of  that  family  doesn't  remain  ;  the 
daughter  gave  it  up  at  marriage,  ii;."? 
she  was  sole  heiress.  He  didn't  take 
the  name  of  Strongman  ;  he  only  took 
the  daughter  and  his  own  family 
name." 

"  What!  the  name  of  his  father, 
who " 

Mr.  Wimble  interrupted  his  eldest 
daughter,  who  was  the  speaker. 

"  Hush  !  my  child,  he  ivas  hia 
father.and  we  may  suppose  he  wouldn't 
judge  him  harshly  !  but,  besides,  the 
name  he  took  was  that  his  mother  had 
worn.     The  name  was   ^'iynhle." 

"Oh,  father!"  said  Miss  Wimble, 
"  our  name  !  he  was  our  uncle  then  T' 

"  No,  my  child, that  is  the  picture  of 
your  father  when  a  little  boy,"  (he 
smiled  mischievously  aa  he  added) 
"  hair  and  all." 

There  was  a  pause  of  astonishment, 
and  open  eyes  and  open  mouths. 

"But,"  mildly  suggested  the  young 
man,  "  I  thought  he  waa  to  wear  the 
name  of  Silly  all  his  life." 

"And  so  I  do:  on  my  gate  you  see 
Mr  R.  .S'.  Wimble  ;  on  the  letter  in 
your  hand  is  R.  S.  Wimble,  Esq.  ;  and 
when  I  sign  a  cheque  or  any  legal  docu- 
ment I  write  Richard  Silly  Wimble, and 
remind  myself  that  "what  got  me  the 
name  of  Silly  was  to  me  in  God's  holy 
providence  the  beginning  of  wisdom. 

"Children,  you  can  hang    up    the 
picture.     The  story  is  told." 
[the  end.] 


The  Irish  Temperance  League 
have  to  mourn  the  death  of  its  chair- 
man of  Executive  Committee,  Mr.  H. 
Charles  Knight,  who  died  on  April  1 
at  his  residence,  Gloucester  Villa, 
Antrim-road,  Belfast.  Mr.  Knight 
had  been  ailing  since  December  last, 
and  his  decease  at  the  early  age  of  46 
years  is  greatly  lamented.  By  hia 
ctlorts  tlie  Temperance  movement  in 
Ireland  was  largely  advanced.  The 
Lombard  Cafe,  one  of  the  finest  estab- 
lishments of  the  kind  in  the  kingdom, 
owes  its  existence  largely  to  hia 
laborious  efforts,  and  the  tine  building 
of  which  it  forms  a  part  and  which 
comprises  the  offices  of  the  Irish  Tem- 
perance League,  will  long  remain  as 
a  monument  to  his  memory.  The 
numerous  coffee  stands  throughout 
Belfast  are  also  largely  the  result  of  his 
efforts  to  counteract  the  influence  of 
drinking  customs  amongst  the  humbler 
clasaes. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCmVORD; 


April  12.  ISSG. 


VISIT  OF  BRO.  MALINS,  G.W.C.T.,  TO 
MANCHESTER; 

Pr«ESENTATiox  TO  Bro.  J.  R.  Weathekill,  D.C.T. 
OP  Oxford. 
On  Saturday  afternoon,  April  3,  a  largo  gather- 
ing of  Good  Templara  and  friends  of  kindred 
organisations  met  at  Concilioet  Labure  Lodge-room 
to  welcome  Bro.  J.  R.  Weathorill,  Past  D.E.Supt. 
of  South-Eaat  Lancashire,  and  to  present  him  with 
a  testimonial  of  their  regard  and  appreciation  of 
the  services  rendered  to  tho  District  durmg  the 
four  years  he  had  served  on  tho  District  Kxecutive. 
Bro.  J,  G.  Tolton,  D.C.T.,  presided,  and  having 
briefly  addressed  the  meeting,  called  upon  Bro.  John 
Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T.,  to  state  the  object  of  the 
meeting.  This  Bro.  Edwards  did  in  eulogistic  terms 
of  the  admirable  worlt  done  by  Bro.  Weatherill 
for  the  Urder  during  several  years.  Bro.  Malins, 
G.W.C.T.,  whoso  rising  was  the  signal  for  very 
hearty  cheering,  addressed  the  members  in  his 
most  gonial  and  happy  manner.  He  said  he  took 
exception  to  tlie  words  of  Bro.  Edwards,  who  had 
remarked  that  the  U.K.  Alliance  had  stolen 
Bro.  Weatherill  from  us.  Tho  fact  was 
they  had  been  the  means  of  hia  promotion  in  the 
Order,  he  now  being  a  District  Chief,  whereas 
S.E.Lancashire  contended  themselves  with  makim; 
him  a  District  Electoral  Superintendent.  After 
instancing  cases  where  the  Alliance  and  other  or- 
ganisations had  similarly  acted  in  taking  those 
from  our  ranks  who  had  been  educated  in  our 
Lodges  he  presented  the  following  address  which 
was  in  book  form  and  splendidly  engrossed  and 
illuminated,  to  Bro.  J.   H,   Weatherill. 

"Dear Bro. Weatherill, — Itiswith  mixed  feelings 
nr  pleasure  and  sorrow  that  we  present  this  address 
to  you. 

"Pleasure  in  knowing  that  the  Temperance 
cause  will  gain  by  your  extended  sphere  of  useful- 
ness, and  sorrow,  because  we  lose,  by  your  removal, 
one  whom  we  love  and  respect  for  his  earnestness, 
zeal,  and  devotion  to  the  cause  wo  all  have  at 
heart. 

"  For  a  period  of  over  seven  years  we  have  had 
in  you  a  self-sacrificing  worker,  and  for  four  years 
you  have  been  our  political  leader,  during  which 
time  your  devotion  has  been  most  marked  ;  whilst 
your  persistency,  eonrtesy,  and  logical  conclusions 
have  brought  many  to  support  our  principles,  who, 
under  ordinary  circumstances,  would  not  have 
done  so. 

"Youractionatthe  recent  Parliamentary  election, 
won  for  you  a  well  deserved  approbation,  many,  if 
not  all  the  candidates  in  this  District 
being  favourably  influenced  by  you.  The 
United  Kingdom  Alliance  is  to  be  con- 
gratulated upon  appointing  you  to  be  their  agent 
at  Oxford.  We  lose  your  valuable  services  but  the 
cause  in  Oxford  and  the  surrouuding  Districts  will 
be  strengthened  by  your  advocacy,  and  we  feel 
assured  that  your  services  will  soon  bo  appreciated 
by  them. 

"  We  now  wish  you  abundant  success,  feeling 
assured  that  the  God  of  Love  Whom  you  serve  will 
ble-ss  your  labours,  and  that  when  your  work  on 
earth  is  done,  it  will  be  your  happiness  t^j  hear  Him 
Bay,  *  Well  done,  goc^d  and  faithful  servant,  enter 
thou  into  the  joy  of  thy  Lord 

"  Signed  on  behalf  of  the  District  Lodge  ; — 
"John  Edwakd.s,  D.C.T., 
"  J.  H.  Musk,  Secretary 

Political  Action  Committee 
'*  Wm.  Whatmopch,  D.Sec. 
"Presented  by 

"Joseph  Malin.s.  G.W.C.T. 
"AprU  3,1830." 

Bro.  Wfatherill,  in  suitable  terms,  responded, 
modestly  dechniiig  the  eulogies,  ascribing  them 
more  to  the  kindness  of  his  fellow  workers  than  his 
deserts. 

Mr.  James  Whyte,  secretary  of  tlio  U.K. A., 
Mr,  E.  Dawson  King,  secretary  of  the  Manchester, 
Salford,  and  District  Temperance  Union,  and  Mr. 
William  Canning,  secretary  of  tho  Electoral  Asso- 
ciation, also  addressed  the  meeting,  each  acknow- 
ledging the  valuable  services  rendered  by  Bro. 
Weatherill. 

Bro.  H.  J.  Weatherill  said  he  desired  to  express 
his  pleasure  at  the  honour  done  to  his  brother,  and 
hiB  only  regret  was  that  his  father  and  motlier  tu 
■whose  pious  training  he  and  his  brother  were 
deeply  indebted,  and  who  are  still  living,  were  not 
present  to  witness  that  afternoon's  proceedings. Tea 
was  provided,  and  over  100  p&rtook   of   it,  after 


which  the  usual  Lodge  meeting  was  held,  Bro. 
Tolton,  W.C.T.,  presiding. 

Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  was  introduced  in  the 
usual  manner,  and  presided.  Bro.  G.  H.  Robinson 
P. D.Sec.  of  Central  Yorkshire,  and  Bro.  E. 
Dawson  King,  secretary  of  the  M.S.  and  D.  Tem- 
perance XJnion  were  re-admitted  into  the  Order, and 
signed  the  members'  roll. 

Bro,  Malins,  who  very  happily  addressed  the 
Lodge,  was  wtdl  received  throughout,  and  his 
remarks  will  certainly  have  a  good  effect  on  the 
Order  in  this  District. 

The  Good  of  the  Order  being  called, 

Bro.  Edwards  spoke  on  the  Mission  Work  going 
n,  and  ask  each  present  to  help  him  in  the  work 
now  in  hand. 

Bro.  Musk  moved  a  resolution  on  the  Poole  Per- 
jury Case  which  was  seconded  by  Bro.  H.  J. 
Weatherill  and  ordered  to  be  forwarded  to  the 
Right  Hon.  Hugh  Chlldevs,  Esq.,  M.P. 

Bros.  King  and  Robinson,  Hoskinson,  11.  J. 
Jones,  W.  Gibbon,  and  Ogilsby,  of  Natal,  ad- 
dressed the  Lodge. 

The  proceedings,    which  were  of  a   most  enthu- 

stic  character,  both  afternoon  and  night,  were 
brought  to  a  cluse  by  a  very  suitable  farewell  speech 
by  Bro.  J.  il.  Weatherill,  the  newly-elected  D.C.T. 
for  Oxfordshire. 


THE    GOOD   TEMPLAR. 

ACROSTIC  SONNET. 
["  What  know  ye  not  that  your  body  is  tho  temple   of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  which  is  in  you,  which  yo  have  of    God, 
and  ye  are  not  your  own?" — I,  Cor.,  vi.  19.] 
T  be  true  Good  Templar  he  is  one  whose  heart 
H  opes  to  reduce  earths  misery  and  woes  : 
E  ver  "gaiusi;  wrong  he  deals  his  strongest  blows  : 
G  reat  is  his  aim  and  noble  is  his  part. 
0  n  orphans  sad  he  lays  a  pitying  hand  ; 
0  n  dark  despair  he  lets  the  light  of  day  ; 
D  oes  what  he  can  to  shew  the  better  way  ; 
T  hinks  how  to  bless  the  common  Fatherland. 
E  ven  as  the  Templars  in  the  days  o£  old— 
M  ighty  in  warfare  'gainst  the  Pagan  host — ■' 
P  longed  in  the  struggle  for  the  Templts  hold, 
L  et  all  Good  Templars  in  this  modern  time 
A  rise,  and  from  Intemperance,  Sin.  and  Grime 
R  esoue  the  Temple  of  the  Holy  Ghoao. 

WiLLUM   E.  A.  A.\'ON. 

"  Concilio  et  Labore  "  Lodge,  Manchester, 
April  3,  188G. 


Mr.  Pic'Keksgill,  M.P.,  on  Temperance  Legi.s- 
L.1TI0N. — Presiding  on  Friday  niglit,  April  2,  at  a 
public  Good  Templars'  meeting  at  tlie  Bethnal 
Green-road  Baptist  Chapel,  Mr.  E.  H.  Pickersgiil, 
B.A.,  M.P.jSaid  there  were  many  members  of  the 
new  House  of  Commons  who  belonged  to  the  Tem- 
perance party,  notwithstanding  the  defeat  of  several 
of  its  distinguished  leaders,  including  Sir  W. 
Lawson  and  Mr.  W.  S,  Oaine.  It  was  to  be  de- 
plored that  au  immense  amount  of  money  was 
spent  by  the  people  on  stimulants  which  they 
could  iiotaflbrd  to  so  spend,  audit  was  desirable  to 
inculcate  thrift,  which  was  the  daughter  of  Temper- 
ance and  the  mother  of  many  great  virtues.  In 
these  times  of  depression  the  country  would 
feel  how  especially  valuable  thrift  was  to 
those  who  had  practised  it.  The  Temperance 
question  had  two  sides,  social  and  political. 
If  there  was  to  be  etiectivo  legislation 
with  regard  to  the  liquor  traflic  it  must  be  based 
as  upon  a  rock,  upon  the  great  democratic  principle, 
viz,,  the  government  of  the  people  by  the  people, 
and  for  the  benefit  of  the  people  at  large.  Tliehon. 
member  was  loudly  cheered,  and  the  meeting  was 
afterwards  addressed  by  Mr.  George  Nokes,  the 
Rev.  W.  Harvey  Smith,  Bro.  S.  InsuU,  P.D.C.T., 
and  others.  An  efHcient  gleo  party  gave  selections 
between  the  addresses. 

Impokt.\nce  of  Washing  at  Home. — This  can  be  done 
with  eaae  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
rtweet,  wholesome,  lUy-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson's  Kxtract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
nibbing,  sci-ubbmg,  bmsliing,  or  ^training  is  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used,  The  Birt  slips  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  tine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot- water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards. — [Advt.1 

Prize  Pictorial  Readinus  for  Lodges,  Temples, 
Bands  of  Hope,  &c.,  in  packets,  containing  ^  different 
kinds.  Price  Gd.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
K^mpster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  rieet-street,  London, 
E.C.— [Advi.] 


"  YE  DID  IT  UNTO  ME !" 

Valle  or  Good  Templauy  as  a  BBoittERHooti. 

The  Bxiddmjldd  Exammn;  of  March  27,  reports 
the  following  incident ; — 

"  ANaiirow  Escape.— On  Friday  morning  last 
week  a  decently-dressed  and  respectable-looking 
working  man  was  discovered  on  the  highway, 
opposite  the  IS'ational  School  (Marsden,  near 
Huddersfield)  in  au  unconscious  state,  and  ap- 
parently dying  from  want  and  exposure.  The 
police  were  coimnunicated  with,  and  wero 
quickly  on  the  spot.  They  obtained  a  cart,  in 
which  they  conveyed  the  senseless  man  to  Dr. 
McLintock's,  who  ordered  him  to  be  taken  to  the 
lodging-house.  Dr.  JMoLiutock  bestowed  every 
attention  upon  the  patient,  who  remained  for  24 
hours  in  a  criiic.il  and  insensible  condition.  After 
a  time,  he  was  enabled  to  take  a  little  nourish- 
ment, and  quickly  rallied  with  care  and  good 
nursing,  and  on  Tuesday  was  able  to  get  up, 
and  go  out  of  doors.  The  man's  name  ia 
John  Jamea  WUaon,  aged  about  45  years, 
a  Scotchman,  and  a  gardener,  and  was 
journeying  from  London  to  tho  North  seeking 
employment.  From  his  statement  it  seems  that 
when  found  he  had  been  si-t  days  without  food  of 
any  kind,  being  too  independent  to  beg.  He  had 
asked  for  a  glass  of  water  on  hia  way,  which  had 
been  refused,  and  when  found  be  had  sunk  on 
the  ground  in  the  last  stages  of  exhaustion. 
While  endeavouring  to  discover  his  identity, 
cards  of  membership  were  found  in  his  possession, 
which  shewed  that  he  had  been  a  Good  "Templar 
for  several  years,  and  hia  conduct  during  his  pros- 
tration proved  that  ho  held  by  tho  doctrine  of 
total  abstinence  most  literally.  The  emaciated 
condition  of  tho  man,  in  tho  medical  officer]a 
opinion,  confirmed  his  statement  aa  to  long  depri- 
vation of  food." 

The  issue  of  April  3  contained  the  following 
sequel : — 

"A  Narrow  Escape,— The  secretary  of  a  Good 
Templar  Lodge  writes  to  us  as  follows  : — '  The 
remarkable  story  under  this  title,  in  last  week's 
Examiner,  attr.icted  much  attention.  The 
W.A.S.  of  the  Village  Rescue  Lodge,  No.  646 
of  Good  Templars,  read  the  item  at  the  weekly 
meeting  on  Tuesday  last,  entirely  ignorant  of  the 
fact  that  the  very  man,  John  .James  Wilson,  was 
present  to  hear  the  story.  Having  ascertained 
that  such  was  the  case,  and  that  the  man  was  in 
needy  circumstances  and  in  search  of  employ- 
ment, relief  was  voted  to  him  by  the  Lodge, 
and  ho  was  afterwards  entertained  to  supper  by 
the  P.W.C.T.  Endeavours  were  made  next 
day  to  procure  him  a  situation,  and  these  were  suc- 
cessful, wo  trust  a  permanency  ;  he  Tvaa  rigged 
out  in  a  fresh  suit  of  clothes  by  the  W.O.G.,  and  is 
now  happy  and  comfortable,  in  which  condition  we 
hope  he  may  remain.  Thanks  are  due  to  the 
Marsden  people  for  their  kindness  to  him,  and  also 
for  the  insertion  of  the  item  in  the  paper,  as  such  a 
happy  result  has  obtained  thereby.'  " 


GOOD  TEMPLARS  TO  THE  FRONT. 

Bito.  Henrt  Ansell,  who  has  been  a  member  of 
the  Islington  Vestry  for  the  last  17  years,  and  who 
is  also  vice-chairman  ofthe  Sanitary  Board,  has  just 
been  elected  at  the  head  of  the  poll  as  overseer  for 
the  parish  of  Islington,  which  has  a  population  of 
about320,000  inhabitants.  Therewerellcandidatea 
to  fill  three  vacancies.  The  success  of  Bro.  Ansell 
has  been  the  unseating  of  a  wealthy  publican,  who 
held  the  office  last  year,  and  was  again  a  com- 
petitor for  the  post  of  honour,  but  who  has  now  to 
retire. 


Presentation.- On  March  4  tho,  Leatherhead 
Perseverance  Lodge  presented  Bro.  and  Sister 
Bateman,  who  are  leaving  the  town,  a  polished  oak 
inkstand  and  a  silver  thimble  in  case,  in  recognition 
of  past  valuable  services.  Bro.  Bateman  made  some 
excellent  remarks  in  thanking  tho  members  for 
their  kindness. 

DEFRArDINO      THE      BlTJE      RibBON       INSURANCE 

Society. — At  Salford,  on  April  2,  Thom.a3  Smith, 
local  manager  and  agent  for  the  Blue  Ribbon  In- 
surance Society,  was  committed  for  trial  tor  de- 
frauding the  society.  He  was  appointed  last 
month,  and  since  then  he  sent  in  such  a  number  of 
proposals,  on  each  of  which  he  rtccived  commis- 
sion, that  suspicion  was  excited.  An  inspector 
was  sent  down,  and  it  was  alleged  that  all  the  pro- 
posals were  frauds,  and  that  no  business  had  actually 
baen  done. 


Apna  12,  1SS(5. 


TrtE    GOOD    TEMPLABft'    WATCmvORD. 


ORAXD  LODGE  ANNUAL  SESSION 

NEWPORT,  HON.,  1880. 

The  Seventeenth  Annual  Session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  England 

win  BE  HELD  IS  TDZ   ROYAI,    ALBERT  HALL,    STOW 
HILL,    NEWPOET,    HON.,    COMMESCrSU   ON 

EASTER    MONDAY,     April    2G,     ISSG. 

Q^A'-lflCATioxs  FOB  Gr,u,-d  Lodce  Decree.— 
W  P'^'  and  Acting  Deputies  of  the  G.W.C.T. 
{h)  Past  and  Actin','  Superintendenta  of  Juvenile 
Templai-3  (,)  All  «ho  liave  served  in  elective 
offices  in  SuL-Lodgo  or  Detrres  Temple  xvvo  terms, 
(rfj  All  who  have  been  Third  Decree  Members 
THREE  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be  Dis- 
tnct  Lodge  members,  unless  they  are  ordinary 
Members  of  Foroij;n,  Military,  or  Naval  Lod"es  or 
jre  Seamen  or  Soldiers  ;  but  in  all  cases  they  must 
bo  Ihird  Degree  Members.     Only  sucu    of  these 

WHO  HAVE  KOT  FORFEITED  THEIR  DEGREES  OR  THEIR 
QUALIKYIKO  TITLES,  EV  EXPULSIOX,  WITHDRAW\L 
FKO.M  THE  OUDER,  OR  VIOLATION  OF  PLEDGE  ARE 
ELKilBLE    FOR    ENTRV   ON    THLS   CREDENTIAL. 

The  following  arrangements  for  the  Session 
nave  been  made  : 

SATURDAY,  APRIL  24,  1S8G. 
7.0  p.  m.        Juvenile    Templar    Demonstration   at 
tlie     Royal     Albert      Hull,     Stow 
Hill.     Choir  of  400  voices. 
EASTER   SUNDAY. 
2.30p,m.       Official  Sermon  in  the  Town  Hall, 
by    Rov.      Joseph    Aston,    G.W. 
Chaplain. 
EASTER   MONDAY  (Royal  Albert  Hall, 
Stow  Hill). 
11.30  a.m.     Credential  Committee  will  sit  till  2.30 
in    Credential    Committee    Room, 
Royal  Albert  Hall. 
2.0  p.m.        Grand     Lodge     Members     admitted 

Royal  Albert   Hall. 
2.  .'to  (irand  Lodge  Session  opened  in  G.L. 

Degree.     Roll  of  ofhcers  called. 
2.4o  Candidatfs  for   Grand    Lodge  Degree 

admitted. 
."-.O  GrandLodguDegree conferred.  Officers' 

reports      presented  ;      Oimniittees 
appointed,  and  order  of  procedure 
decided. 
•*.0  Reception   of  delegates  from  kindred 

societies. 
4.30  Adjourmeiit. 

4  and  5  A     public   tea    will    be   licld    in    the 

Tabernacle     School-room,       Dock- 
street. 
7.30.  Public     reception     mectin-'.        Roval 

Albert  Hall. 
TUESDAY  (Town  Hall). 
7..'!0a.m.      Prayer  Meeting  at  y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial-street. 
8.0  Credential    Committee   will    sit   till  9 

o'clock  in  the  Credential  Committee 
■Room,  Town  Hall,  Dock-street. 
3-0  Session    re-opcns     in    G.L.    Degree. 

Additional  Candidates  initiated. 
10.0  Roll  of  Representatives  called.      Busi- 

ness proceeded  with. 
1.30  p.m.       Adjournment. 
3.0  Session  re-opens  in  Third  Degree. 

6.30  Adjournment. 

7.30—8  Conferences   of    Political    Action  and 

Juvenile  Templars,  and  Committee 
Meetings. 

WEDNESDAY. 

7.30  a.m.       Prayer  Meeting  in  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 
Comniercial-streot 

0.0  Session  re-opena  in  Third  Degree. 

1.30  p.ra       Adjournment. 

3.0  Session  re-opena. 

G,30  Adjournment. 

7.30  Session  re-opens.     Adjourns  at  will. 

THURSDAY. 

7.0  a.m.       Preston    Club    Re- union    Breakfast. 
Association-room,  Hill-street. 

7.30  Prayer  Meeting  in  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial-street. 

9-0  Session  re-opens  in  Grand  Lodge  De- 

gree for  installation  of  officers. 

1.30  p.m.       Adjournment. 

3.0  Session  re-opens  inSuburdinateDcfTee. 

6-30  Adjournment.  " 

7.30  Session  re-opens.    Adjourns  at  will. 


7.30  a.ra. 

a.o 


FRTOAY. 
Prayer  meeting  iu  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms. 

Commercial-street. 
Session  re-opens  iu  Grand  Lodge  De- 
gree, and  closes  at  will  in  that 
Degree. 
ExTKANCE.— Ao  Griind  LoJ.je  memha-  or  camii- 
c(u!c  can  enter  the  session  without  first  presenting  a 
ticket  or  credential  to  the  Credenti.-il  CommitTco 
for  endorsement.  All  applicants  for  the  Grand 
Lodge  Degree,  not  being  representatives,  must 
present  a  credential  signed  by  the  W.C.T.  and 
W.S.  of  their  ordinary  Lodge.  The  G.W.  Secretary 
will  supply  credentials  on  application  through  the 

CAxnroATEs'  Credentials.— y4/;  Camlid^ifei  for 
the  Grand  Lodge  Degree,  not  being  representatives, 
must  present  credentials  signed  by  the  \V.C.T.  and 
W.S.  of  their  ordinary  Lodge.  The  G.W.  Secre- 
tary will  supply  credentials  on  application  from  the 

Seats. — After  Monday  representatives  will  sit 
together  according  to  their  Districts,  tho  places 
being  previously  fiied  by  ballot,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  Reception  Committee.  The  number  of 
the  seats,  with  the  names  of  the  Districts,  will  be 
exhibited  on  the  first  day  of  (ho  session.  Should  a 
regular  representative  fail  to  le  in  his  place  at 
Grand  Lodge  immediately  after  the  roll  of  repre- 
sentatives is  called,  (he  highest  alternate  present 
can  claim  the  seat  for  the  swssion,  when  the 
Credential  Committee  sliall  consult  the  co-represen- 
tatives present  and  report  the  facta.  On  a  seat 
being  once  allowed  to  either  representative  or 
alternate  it  cannot  be  afterwards  occupied  by  the 
other  during  the  samesession. 

Absence  Without  Leave.— Any  representative 
leaving  the  session  without  pennission  may  bo  dis- 
qualified from  participating  in  the  mileage  fund. 

Votinq  Power.— The  voting  power  Ts  confined 
to  Its  officers,  past  officers,  representatives,  and  past 
representatives,  but  only  representatives  vote  in 
the  election  of  officers,  and  wlien  the  yeas  and  nays 
are  called. 

Regalia.— No  member  or  visitor  can  be  admitted 
without  regalia.  All  Grand  Lodge  members  must 
furnish  themselves  with  either  Grand  Lodge,  Third 
Degree,  or  Sub-Lodge  OlKcers'  regalia.  A  Grand 
LonuE  Book  Stall  will  be  furnished,  where  regalia 
can  bo  either  hired  or  purchased. 

LoDoiNos.  —  Applications  for  accommodation 
should  be  sent  to  the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  Jo.s-es,  li 
Arthur-street,  Newport,  Mon.  Applicants  should 
state  whether  they  are  representatives  or  not. 

Train  Accommodation.— Tlie  railway  authorities 
refuse  to  make  national  concessions.  Local  meiu- 
bors  may  approach  the  authorities  with  a  view  to 
the  reduction  of  fares. 

(Signed)  John  B.  Collincs, 
(Hon.)G.W.Sec 


THE  LIQUOR  TRADE  IN  INDIA. 

MONSTROUS  PROPOSALS. 
About  two  years  ago  (writes  llie  Calcutta  corre- 
siioiident  of  the  Tima)  the  Bengal  Govarnmant  ap- 
pointed a  commission,  with  Mr.   Ware   Edgar  as 

president,  to  inijuiro  into  tiie  causo  of  the  increase 
in  tha  coiisu«iption  of  spirituous  liquors  among  tho 
people,aud  tosuggest  a  remedy.  .A.f (crspending  sonio 
months  in  visiting  various  parts  of  the  province, 
the  Commission  submitted  a  report  enumer- 
ating the  following  as  tho  chief  cause-s.  First, 
the  waning  influence  of  social  and  caste  restrictions; 
secondly,  the  increase  in  tho  purchasing  power  of 
the  lower  classes  ;  third,  tho  suspension  in  1878  of 
tlie  old  rule  limiting  tho  capacity  of  the  still  ; 
fourth,  the  excessive  number  of  licensed  shops  ; 
fifth,  the  improper  selection  of  sites  for  shops. 
■riiey  recommended  the  establishment  of  central 
distilleries  in  large  towns,  fixing  a  maximum 
capacity  for  tho  etills  in  each  District,  and  a  mini- 
mum price  for  the  cheapest  sorts  of  liquor,tho  recon- 
stitution  of  the  Excise  establishments,  and  tho 
exercise  of  greater  care  in  tho  selection  of  retail 
shops.  The  lieuteiiaiit-Govornor  referred  the 
report  tu  I  he  B.iard  of  Revenue.  After  a  delay  of 
IS  mouths,  final  orders  have  at  last  been  passed 
and  published  in  the  Government  Gazciic.  Tho 
recommendations  of  tho  Coiniiiisaion  are  almost 
entirely  approved.  Central  distilleries  will  bo 
established  in  certain  largo  towns  and  the  re- 
maining suggestions  will  havo  a  full  and  fair  trial. 


TEMPERANCE  CHURCH  PARADE  IN 
SOUTH  LONDON. 


OBITUARY. 

Sister  Binaey.— It  is  with  sincere  regret  we 
announce  the  death,  on  Marcli  30  (after  a  long  and 
painful  illness), of  Sister  Binney,  of  tho  "  M.S.  and 
L."  Lodge,  Sheffield.  The  deceased  was  a  member 
of  that  Lodge  almost  from  its  institution, 
and  had  filled  most  of  the  offices  with 
ability,  although  for  some  months  she  had  been 
unable  to  attend  the  sessions  she  was  always 
very  zealous  to  tho  interests  of  the  Order.  Her  re- 
mains were  interred  on  April  3,  at  Burngreave 
Cemetery,  and  was  followed  by  a  goodly  number  of 
members  from  her  own  as  well  as  from  neighbour- 
ing Lodges,  wearing  regalia.  After  the  usual  burial 
service  had  been  read,  Bro.  J.  Hardy,  L.D.,  read 
very  impressively  the  Good  Templar  burial'  cere- 
mony and  the  members  sang  an  appropriate 
hymn — P.  L 


On  Sunday,  Apal  4,  the  united  Temperance 
societies  of  London  (south  division)  held  a  most 
successful  demonstration  and  church  pirade  in  aid 
of  the  funds  of  tho  London  Temperance  Hoapitial 
.and  the  Good  Templar  and  Tempi-rance  (Jrphanage. 
Tlie  procession  started  from  the  Enterprise  Coftee 
Tavern,  High-screet,  Peckham,  headed  by  the 
League  of  the  Ooss  Temperanco  Brass 
B.and,  .and-St.  Henry  Temperance  Drum  and  Fife 
Land,  21  banners  of  (ho  Sons  of  (he  Pha>nix 
(both  Orders).  Tho  I.O.G.T.  was  rcoresonled 
by  the  banner  of  the  Thomas  Munday  Lodge,  wliioh 
was  followed  by  meinbgra  of  other  Lodges  in 
regalia,  .and  proceeded  to  toe.  George's  Church'  Well- 
streot,  Camberwell,  where  tlie  ]?«v.  Norman  Camp- 
bell gave  an  excellent  address.  While  the  procession 
was  passmgthrough  thecrowd  thatlined  the  approach 
to  the  church  by  St.  George's  Bridge,  iuforraa- 
tion  was  received  by  Bro.  T.  Wilson,  tho 
chief  organiser,  that  an  attempt  was  to  be  made  to 
steal  the  collecting  boxes.  'Ihe  marshals,  how- 
ever, succeeded  in  getting  the  boxes  inside  the 
g-ates  safely,  but  not  before  some  of  the  juvenile 
collectors  had  been  interfered  with,  and  one  of  the 
senior  collectors  had  been  attacked  by  three  men, 
who  tried  to  take  the  box  away  from  him  one  of 
whom  gave  hira  a  blow  on  the  face.  Unfortunately, 
the  crowd  was  so  dense,  that  these  ruflians  escaped. 
Ihe  church  was  filled  to  such  an  extent  that  the 
police  had  to  close  the  gates  to  prevent  overcrowd- 
ing, and  many  hundreds  were  disappointed  by  not 
gaming  admission. 

Additional  interest  was  created  in  this  parade 
from  the  fact  becoming  known  th.nt  the  Rev 
Norman  Campbell  (who  has  taken  a  great  interest 
ill  his  matter)  would  meet  the  procession  with  the 
full  choir  m  their  surplice?,  .and  the  officers  of  the 
church,  on  St.  George's  Bridge,  and  head  the  pro- 
cession into  the  church.  The  total  amount  of  the 
col  ection  along  the  route  and  in  church  was 
±14  23.  bd. 


Walworth.— The  George  Thorneloe  Lod"o 
occupied  the  platform  of  Bro.  Tom  Wilson's  Tem- 
perance Hall,  Walworth-road,  on  Sunday  evening, 
April  4,  and  had  a  most  instructive  and  enjoyable 
evening,  .as  well  as  being  one  of  the  most  successful 
ever  held.  This  is  the  first  occasion  that  a  Good 
Templar  Lodge  has  occupied  the  platform  iu  this 
home  of  the  Phoinix  Orders,  and  a  good  impression 
was  made.  Tho  principles  of  our  Order  were  well 
advocated.  The  chair  was  occupied  by  Bro  W  T 
Gear,  W.C.T.,  Bros.  Reeves,  Smith,  Swetman' 
and  Sisters  Smith,  Bathurst,  Smith,  and  Bro 
Edkms,  V.D.,  addressed  the  meeting. 

To  Cyclists.— Strentrih  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  flesh  formin?  qualities,  are  retained 
m  «  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury's  Cocoa,  providins  an 
exhUatating  beverage— comforting  and  sustaining  fur 
long  or  short  trips.— [Advx.J 


FOREIGN  SAILINGS. 


Biio.  E.  Pakeer,  of  the  Hope  to  Win  Lodge, 
will  aail  ii-om  Blackwall  Docks,  London,  on  April 
20,  in  the  steamer  Duke  of  Devonshire,  for 
Brisbane  Queensland,  and  will  be  pleased  to  meet 
any  members  of  the  Order  going  by  the  s»me  ship. 
-E.  Parker, Mrs.  Wmn,  Friskney,  Boston,  Lincolii- 


■  ^V  ,?.""'  ^'■''''™  NoTE?_ln  the  report 
issued  by  Bro.  Alfred  .Tesper,  D.C.T ,  North 
Vorkshire,  to  the  Lodges,  he  obssrves  :  "Don't 
forget  our  official  organ,  the  Watchword.  It  is  a 
significant  fact  tliat  the  most  successful  Lodge  in 
this  District  is  the  one  that  circulates  the  brgest 
number  of  Watchwords." 

Bro.  Rosbottom  is  now  open  for  cnra^ementa  to  .norl- 
and smg.-lOO.  Pool  Stock,  ^Vigan'Sfas-^AmTf 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES'    WATCHWORD^ 


Apeil  12,  1886. 


HOUSE  OF  COMMONS. 


April  2.— Sie  J.  Pease's  Sunday  Closing  Bill. 

DIVISION    LIST. 

The  following  composed  the  majority  of  101  who 
Toted  for  tlie  second  reading  of  the  Sunday  Closing 
(Liquor)  Bill  on  April  2  :  — 

Atland,  A  H  D  Farqilharson,  RMoutagu,  S         Simon,  tier'}. 
Aoland,  CT  D    Fct-uson,  E       Moio,  R  J  Spensley,  J£ 

riower,  C 


Mundella.  A  J    Stack,  J 


Baker,  L  J 
Bennett,  J 
BiKCi 


Fry,  T 


JG 


Blacli 

Blake,  J  A 
Blake,  T 
Bolton,  T  H 
Broadliurst,  H    Hobhoi 
Brooklehurst,WHolden,  A 
Bryoe,  J  Holden,  I 


O'Brioi 
Oower-Leveson  O'Connor,  A 
Green,  H  Otter,  P 

Grey,  Sir  E        Parker,  C  S 


,       WPease,  J 

Haveiock'-AUan  Pease,  H  F_ 
Harden,  L  P 


Stuart,  J 
SiiUiT.an.  D 


ard,  J  Qalltar,  W  0        Wayman,  J 


Burt,  T  -  .  .    „ 

Byrne,  G  M        lUingworth,  A  Richard,  U, 
Cameron,  J  M'DInce,H  B  Rigby.  J 

Childers,  HngU  James,  C  H         Roberts,J  (Cai 
Cobb,  H  P  James,  Hn  W  H  llobinsou,  T. 

Coleridge,  B        Johnston,  W      Robaon,  W  S 
Oorbett,  A  C        Lawrence,   W  FRoe,  T 


WostUke,  J 
Will,  J  Shires 
)WiUiams,  J  O 
Williams.  J  P 
Wilson.  H  J 
Wilson,  I 
Woodall,  W 


Cossham,  H        Leicester,  J        Russell.  Sir 
Courtney,  L  H  Llewellyn,  E  H  Russell,   E  R     Woodhead,  J 
Crompton,C       Macdonald,  J  HSaunders,  W      Wright,  C 
Crossfey,  Sir  S    Maclnnes,  M      Shaw,  T  Yoo,  F  A 

EUi«,  J  E  M'Oulloch,  J      Sheridan,  H  R  Young,  C  E  B 

Esslemont,  P 

Tollers — Mr.  Arnold  Morley  and  Mr.  Marjoribanks. 

The  minority  of  41  were  : — 
Addison,  J         Douglas-Akers  Hill.  Lord  A      O'Hanlon,  T. 
Hope  BeresfordPearci     " 


Evelyn,  W  J 
Field.  Ad 


i,JO 


BluodeU,  Col  .      . 

BourkG,  Hon  E  Fraser,  Gen, 

Clarke,  E  Gold; ■' 

Cobbold,  F  T 


Isaacs,  L  H         Pelly,  Sir  L 
Jackson,  W  L    Pomtret,  W  P 
Jennings,  L  J     Sheehan,  J 


thy 


,LordLong.WH         Trotter,  H  J 

CommeroU,  Sir  Heaton.  J  H       M'Donald,  P       Vincent,  E  H 
Ooi,  J  K  Herbert,  S  Konis,  E  3         Watson  J 

DimBdalo,  Baron 

Tellers— Viscount  Cranborne  and  Mr.  AjK-Gardoor. 

April  2. — Durham  Sunday  Closing. 

This  bill  passed  committee  without  amendment. 

Mr.  E.  Clarke  (Con.,  Plymouth)  was  about  to 
propose  an  amendment  to  Clause  2  ;  but  it  was 
pointed  out  by  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee  (Mr. 
Courtney)  that  the  hon.  member  had  attached  his 
amendment  to  the  wrong  line,  and  that  it,  there- 
fore, could  not  be  put. 

April  5.— The  Liquor  Traffic  in  Basctolakd. 
Mr.  Osborne  Morgan,  in  answer  to  Mr. 
M' Arthur,  read  a  statement  shewing  that  a  success- 
ful endeavour  had  been  made  to  put  a  stop  to  the 
introduction  of  brandy  into  Basutoland,  and  it  was 
hoped  shortly  to  check  the  introduction  of  drink 
into  that  country,  which  for  five  years  had  paralysed 
the  action  of  a  civilised  government.  They  had 
every  reason  to  believe  that  the  authorities  of  the 
Cape  Colony  and  of  the  Free  State  had  given  their 
support  to  the  policy. 

Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill.— We  learn  that 
Mr.  T.  Fry  had  the  greatest  difficulty  in  keeping 
"a  House"  on  Friday  at  dinner-time,  as  tlie 
■Whips  wanted  a  "count"  and  would  do  nothing  to 
help  him.  We  hope  our  Temperance  friends  in 
Parliament  will  speak  their  minds  and,  if  necessary, 
treat  the  Whips  and  the  Government  with  re- 
ciprocal attention. 

The  Intoxicating  Liquors  (Sale  to  Children)  Bill 
is  for  committee  on  Tuesday,  the  13th  inst.,  and 
already  notice  of  opposition  has  been  given. 

Mr.  James  Stevenson's  resolution  in  favour  of 
total  Sunday  closing  has  the  first  place  on  the  paper 
on  Friday,  the  30th. 

Mr.  G.  Balfour  and  Colonel  Hughes-Halletthave 
given  notice  of  opposition  to  tlie  Sunday  Liquor 
Bill  on  the  committee  stage,  andamongthe  amend- 
ments to  be  moved  is  one  by  Viscount  Cranborne 
providing  that  the  Act  shall  expire  at  the  end  of 
the  year  1891. 

Observes  the  iJc/io  : — "It  is  stated  that,  though 
the  Government  intend  handini;  over  the  licence 
for  the  sale  of  intoxicating  drinks  to  the  bodies 
which  will  be  created  under  the  County  Boards 
Bill,  they  will  not  entirely  part  with  the 
control  of  the  licences.  An  arrangement  is  sug- 
gested by  which  a  fixed  sum  for  every  liquor 
licence  shall  accrue  to  the  Crown,  and  the  right 
be  granted  to  the  local  boards  to  put  on  what 
increase  they  think  fit  for  local  purposes.  This  is 
the  system  now  in  operation  in  the  United  States. 
There  the  initial  rate  for  liquor  licences  of  every 


kind  is  fixed  in  Congress,  and  each  State  adds  what 
it  thinks  fit  for  local  taxation.  Thus  in  Chicago, 
with  its  12,000  saloons  and  drinking  bars,  the 
revenue  of  the  town  is  increased  by  £250,000  per 
annum,  as  the  autliorities  have  fixed  a  local  rate  of 
£20  per  annum  on   each  licensed  house." 


GOOD  TEMPLARY. 

[From  the  Biimimjluiiii  Times.] 
The  Good  Templar  Order,  the  "  Freemasonry  of 
Teetotalism,"  was  planted  in  this  kingdom  by  its 
present  English  chief,  Mr.  Joseph  Malins,  at  Bir- 
mingham, which  remains  its  head-quarters  in  tliis 
country.  This  society  is  not  a  sick  benefit  or 
burial  club,  its  fees  (Is.  Cd.  on  entrance  and  Is.  pur 
quarter  afterwards)  being,  of  course,  too  low  to  em- 
brace the  beneficiary  feature.  Members  must  be 
formally  proposed  and  elected,  and  on  admis- 
sion must  pledge  themselves  to  lite-long 
abstinence  from  the  taking  or  giving  of 
intoxicants  as  beverages.  The  service  of 
admission  is  not  made  known  to  outsiders,  so 
that  its  mystery  may  make  a  deeper  impression 
upon  the  candidate.  No  "scenic"  or  red-hot 
poker  eflfects  are  however  attempted,  as  is  supposed 
by  many  of  the  uninitiated.  Young  people  of  both 
sexes  who  have  completed  their  15tli  year  may  bo 
admitted  to  the  privileges  of  the  Order.  'The 
Order  is  religious,  yet  unsectarian  ;  its  object 
is  strict  Temperance,  its  spirit  beneficent ;  its 
privileges  equal,  and  its  membership  world- 
wide. The  Lodge  meetings  are  confined  to 
members,  who  sit  around  the  room  as  in  certain 
religious  class  meetings.  Every  member  is  a  sub- 
scriber and  legislator,  with  equal  rights  in  every 
respect.  The  formal  busiuess  is  sometimes  light, 
and  then  debates,  essays,  and  music  at  once  educate 
the  members  and  enliven  the  proceedings.  To 
convey  some  idea  of  the  entertainments  provided 
by  the  members  at  these  meetings  for  their  mutual 
benefit,  we  quote  a  few  from  the  quarterly 
programmes  printed  in  the  "  OHicial  Hand-book," 
forjthis  District.  "  Night  with  the  American  poets 
and  humourists;"  "Sisters  to  entertain"  (who 
would  not  be  a  Templar  !)  ;  "A  night  with  English 
Statesmen  "  ;  "  Brothers'  surprise— Bro.  H.  Urry 
to  provide  entertainment "  (poor  Bro.  Urry  !)  ; 
"  Letter-box  night " — each  member  has  to  contri- 
bute a  letter  on  an  interesting  topic  for  public 
perusal  ;  "  No  refusal  night"  ;  "  Sharp  practice  "; 
"Parcel  night  " — when  every  brother  must  bring 
a  contribution  in  kind  ;  "Five  minutes'  papers"; 
"Christmas  party— ham  and  jam  wUl  be 
provided";  "Pound  night"  —  each  mem- 
ber bringing  a  pound  of  sweets,  fruit,  or 
other  delicacy.  "  Grumbling  night— only  one  in 
the  quarter,"  leads  us  to  hope  that  the  brothers' 
complaints  are  confined  to  such  licensed  occasions. 
It  must  not  by  any  means,  however,  be  thought 
that  the  brothers  and  sisters  devote  the  whole  or 
even  the  greater  part  of  their  time  to  simple  amuse- 
ment. Lectures  are  given,  debates  are  raised,  and 
the  members  work  mutually  for  their  mental  and 
physical  advantage.  In  the  Birmingham  District 
there  are  30  Lodges,  each  comprising  about  40 
members,  so  that  the  total  number  of  Good  Tei 
plars  in  the  town  is  probably  about  1,200. 


Easter  Volunteer  Review.— Will  you  allow 
ne,  tlirough  the  medium  of  your  widespread 
ournal,  to  ask  all  those  members  of  our  Order  who 
are  also  members  of  either  tlie  2nd  London  Rifles, 
Civil  Service  Rifles,  3rd  and  5th  Surrey  Rifles,  or 
4tli  V.B.  West  Surrey  Regiment  (who  wUl  be 
stationed  from  Good  Friday  to  the  following 
Tuesday,  respectively  at  Forts  Purbrook,  South- 
'c.  Nelson  and  Widley)  to  forward  to  me  (as 
L.D.  of  Portsdown  Lodge,  No.  2,017,  Co8ham),not 
laterthanthe  loth  instant, their  names  and  nameand 
number  of  the  Lodge  to  which  they  belong,  in  order 
tliat,  if  possible,  arrangements  may  be  made  for  our 
meeting  together  for  mutual  profit  and  instruc- 
tion.— John  S.  Wright,  8,  Kingston-crescent, 
Portsmouth,  Hants. 

National      Temperance      Pete    at    the 

Crystal    Palace. — Applications    for    admission 

to  our   choirs    have    already   reached    the    ofiice 

large   numbers ;   but  in  case  we   have   not,  in 

ling  our  invitations,  succeeded  in  reaching 
all  the  (friends  who  would  be  wishful  to  take 
part  on  this  most  interesting  occasion,  will  you 
kindly  allow  me  to  say  in  your  columns  that  if  the 
secretaries  of  any  societies  desiring  to  participate 
will  be  good  enough  immediately  to  com- 
municate with  me,  I  wUI  send  full  particulars 
and  a  form  of  application.  As  far  as  we  can  see 
there  is  every  reason  to  hope  that  the  fete  will  be  a 
very  great  success.  It  is  to  be  borne  in  mind  that 
although  the  Band  of  Hope  Union  is  organising  the 
fiite  this  year  the  choirs  will  be  open  to  Temper- 
ance organisations  of  every  description  both  in 
London  and  the  provinces. — Yours  faithfully, 
Charles  Wakelv. 

No  Stimulants  for  Children.— Bro.  Wilhon's 
letter  in  your  last  iasue  calls  to  mind  your  extract 
from  the  "Book  of  Health  "  in  yours  of  March  29, 
and  with  which  I  am  rather  surprised  to  find  Bro. 
Wilson  saying,  "I  quite  agree."  I  commend  him 
much  for  his  decision  and  plain  speaking  with  the 
doctor,  but  as  he  (the  doctor)  did  not  after  all 
supply  the  brandy,  and  the  child  is  fast  recovering 
without  it,  I  take  it  as  a  proof  that  he  did  not  think 
it  really  necessary,  but  that  it  was  intended,  as  it 
usually  is,  as  an  experiment.  And  it  is  by  no 
means  certain  that  if  the  child  had  taken 
it  it  would  have  recovered  so  fast.  I 
have  no  quarrel  with  the  extract  from  the  "Book 
of  Health "  till  near  the  end,  where  it  says, 
"  Stimulants  (meaning  drinks)  are  amongst  the 
most  potent  and  valuable  agents  as  medicines  in  the 
hands  of  the  physician  !  "  Of  this  there  is  no  proof, 
as  there  is  not  one  single  disease,  for  the  cure  of 
which  the  highest  medical  authorities  are  agreed 
tliat  this  class  of  stimulants  is  necessary  ;  and  they 
have  been  experimenting  with  them  long  enough  ; 
at  least,  so  thinks  another,  who  is  a  Rechabite  as 
wellas  Good  Templar. -G.  Collin,  P.D.C.T. 


ELECTION  NEWS. 

Barrow.  —The  polling  to  fill  the  vacancy  in  this 
constituency  caused  by  the  unseating  of  Mr.  Dun- 
can, took  place  on  Tuesday  last,  with  the  very 
gratifying  result  of  Mr.  W.  S.  Caine's  successful 
return.  There  were  three  candidates,  only  one  of 
whom,  however,  causing  any  fear,  if  fear  there  was. 
The  figures  of  the  poll  were  declared, at  10.15  p.m., 
to  a  crowd  numbering  several  thousands,  and  are  as 
under  : — 

Mr.  W.  S.  Caine  (L.)        3,109 

Mr.  G.  Bruce  (C) 2,174 

Mr.  Edmunds  (L) 15 

The  result  was  received  with  tremendous  cheer- 
ing, and  will  bo  echoed  by  thousands  of  Mr.  Caine's 
Temperance  friends  the  country  over. 

Presentation. — At  a  public  meeting  of  the 
Southern  Star  Lodge  No.  10,  held  at  the  Wesleyan 
Chapel,  Pointe  de  Galle,  Ceylon,  on  February  27, 
Bro.  the  Rev.  Pliillip  Willenburg,  Wesleyan 
minister,  was  presented  on  behalf  of  the  members 
of  thelO.G.T.,  Blue  Ribbon  and  Band  of  Hope 
Societies,  by  Bro.  W.  F.  Dashfield,  with  a  handsome 
electro-plated  breakfast  cruet  aa  a  token  of  regard 
from  the  people  of  Galle,  with  whom  he  has 
laboured  for  four  years. 


A  traveller  had  put  up  at  an  hotel  where  the 
accommodation  was  of  the  poorest  but  the  charges 
of  the  highest.  Without  wasting  any  words  he 
paid  the  bill,  but  sent  for  the  landlord  who,  feeling 
sundry  misgivings,  approached  with  trepidation 
But  instead  of  giving  vent  to  his  displeasure,  the 
traveller  threw  himself  on  the  landlord's  neck  and 
embraced  him  tenderly.  Our  startled  host  having 
at  last  recovered  his  breath,  inquired  the  reason  of 
this  affectionate  treatment.  "  Fare  thee  well,  my 
good  friend,"  replied  the  guest,  "forget  me  not, 
for  we  part  never  to  meet  again  !" 

Hartlepool  Municipal  Bye  Election. — Conse- 
quent upon  the  death  of  Councillor  John  Graham, 
publican,  a  vacancy  occurred  in  the  North  ward. 
Two  candidates  issued  addresses,  viz.,  Mr.  Joseph 
V.  Longstalf  and  Mr.  T.  W.  Haswell,  who  was 
defeated  in  November,  1884,  by  Mr.  Graham 
after  a  six  years'  membership  in  the 
Council.  Mr.  Longstaff  having  promised  to 
support  Temperance  measures  the  members  of  the 
Order  resolved  to  give  him  their  assistance,  and  at  a 
meeting  of  his  supporters  Bro.  Edward  Oliver, 
P.  W.D.  Co. ,  was  appointed  secretary,  and  under  his 
superintendence,  the  necessary  arrangements  were 
made.  The  election  took  place  on  the  3rd  inst., 
resulting  in  the  election  of  Mr.  Longstaff'  by  334 
votes  to  Mr.  Haswell's  203,  Mr.  Haswell,  when  a 
member,always  voted  against  Temperance  measures, 
and  as  the  late  member  was  in  the  trade  we  thui 
gain  a  seat.  Being  a  bye- election  not  much  az* 
citement  took  place. 


Apri 


THE    GOOD    TEMPI^VRS'    WATCHWORD 


AUcommHnimtions  to  be  addressed  TSE EDITOR 
*'  GOOD  TEMPLA  RS'  WA  TCB  IVORD,"  3,  Bolt- 
cmirf,  Elcei-streef,  London^  E.C. 

Lodge  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
In  the  foUowing  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.  m.  on  Wednesday. 

"The  Newa  of  the  Lodges  should  conatitate  a  pnbUc  record  fo 
the  important  events  in  connection  with  ordinary  Lodge 
SesaionB,  Public  Meetings,  .Vnniversaries,  &c.,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  should  refer,  not  to  matters  of  merer 
local  interest  and  to  the  every-day  occurences  of  ordinary 
Lodge  SesaiODs,  but  to  such  matters  as  are  of  national 
importance  interesting  alike  to  all  classes  of  readers 
stimulating  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all! 
Forthia  purpose  it  should  make  mention  of  Essays  and 
Papers  read,  of  competitions  in  Reciting,  Reading,  and 
Singing,  Temperance  liees,  Question  Bos,  and  such  like. 
And,  Once  a  Quarter,  the  tota.1  number  initiated  or  admitted 
by  CO.,  the  total  of  membership,  &c,,  may  be  given.  Singing, 
Reciting,  Ac,  at  ordinary  Lodge  Sessions  ehould  not  be 
reported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  &c.,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  such  news  can  only  be  of  Ihnited  local 
interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Anniversary,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonatration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
takes  place,  the  names  may  be  given  of  the  chairman  and  of 
those  taking  part,  and  to  save  space  these  should  be  classified 
thua  :  Chairman, .    Songs  by ,     Kecitations  by 

:  METROPOLITAN. 

Chelsea.—"  Groavenor."  April  2.  The  item  on  the 
programme  bein^  a  diacnesion  on  how  best  to  improve 
our  Lodge-room,  a  very  animated  debate  took  place, 
when  several  t^nod  auergestions  were  referred  to  a  Room 
Improvement  Committee,  which  is  to  be  formed  to  devise 
ways  and  means  for  carrying  out  the  same.  An  interest- 
ing feature  took  place  during  the  evenmg  in  the  laying 
of  a  new  carpet  and  rug,  which  has  been  subscribed  for 
by  the  members.     One  re-admitted  as  Ancient  Templar. 

Peckham.— '•  Peckh&m."  April  2.  Digest  of  special 
D.L.  Bession  considered.  Decided  to  hold  a  tea  in  con- 
nection with  the  George  Thomeloe  Mea.orial  opening  on 
Good  Friday.  A  programme  of  readings  and  recitations 
was  then]  successfully  carried  nut 

Wandswnrth-road.— "St.  Andrew's."  Aprils.  A  good 
programme  was  given  and  a  pleasant  evening  passed  ; 
visit  of  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  and  Bro.  R.  Hyde. 
D.E.S. 

Cambridge  Heath  Bridge.— "Artisan."  March  13. 
Visitors'  night.  Bro.  Le  Sage,  V.D.,  acted  as  W.C.T. 
The  visitors  entertained  in  a  very  creditable  manner. 
Resolution  passed  in  favour  of  forming  two  Districts  of 
Middlespx,  and  instructing  D.L.Eep.  to  vote  for  same  — 
March  20.  Open  Lodge,  9  p.m.  Bro.  Hemsley,  L.D.,  in 
the  chair.  Bro.  Lloyd,  W.C.T.,  read  a  paper  entitled, 
•*  Should  We  Encourage|the  Drama  ?"'  Very  interesting, 
A  discussion  followed.— March  27.  The  Lodge  closed  at 
0.15  p.m.,  and  paid  the  Dove  Lodge  a  surprise  visit. 

Hackney.— "  Hackney  Mission."  March  30.  Recitation 
contest.  Pleasant  and  well  attended  session.  Amcngst 
those  present  were  Sister  Gibson,  P.W.D.V.T.,  and  Bro. 
Gibson,  Bro.  Page,  V.D.,  Bro.  Powell,  V.D.,  Sister! 
Browne,  l^R.W.S.J.T.,  Bro.  Fisk,  G.L.L.,  Bro, 
Lockett,  W.D.G.,  and  others.  Bro.  Le  Sage  V.D.,  pre. 
aided.  One  received  on  c.o.  The  report  of  last  D.L, 
Bession  was  read  by  the  Reps,  and  after  discussion 
adopted.  A  motion  for  dis-atfiliating  the  J.T.,  from 
Lodge  was  lust  by  a  unanimous  vote.  Bro.  Page,  and 
Sister  and  Bro.  Gibson  spoke  a  few  words  under  good  ol 
the  Older.     After   business  the  recitation    contest  took 

filace,  four  brothers  of  the  Lodge' competing.  The  judges 
Bros.  Fisk,  Page,  and  Parrott)  awarding  the  prize  (a 
iilver  pencil  case  presented  by  Bro.  Le  Sage)  to  Bro 
Gibbs,  W.M.  Greetings  of  the  Pride  of  Soho Lodge  were 
presented  and  accepted. 

Loughborr-ugh  Junction,  S.E.— "William  Tweedie." 
March  24.  S<>cial  meeting  ;  open  to  members  and  friends. 
Songs  and  recitals.— March  31.  Paper  by  Bro.  Hart  : 
"The  Face  indicative  of  Health  and  Character,"  illus- 
trated by  diagrams  and  sketches. 

Clapton  Park.  — "Clapton  Park."  March  26.  Visit 
from  Hackney  Mission  Lodge.  Open  night.  Bro.  Le 
Sage,  V.D.,  presided.  A  good  programme  of  readings, 
duets,  solos  and  recitations  rendered,  and  a  pleasant 
evening  spent.     Watchwords  on  sale. 

Chelsea.— "  .Tames  McCurrey."  April  1.  Public 
meeting,  presided  over  by  Bro.  Seager,  W.C.T.,  sup- 
ported by  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow.  Prayer  by  Mr.  Stacey, 
L.C.  missionary.  Solo  and  an  address  by  Mr.  Osborne, 
L.C.  missionary  ;  recitation  by  T.  H.  W.  GrJgg.  L.D. 
Solos  at  intervals.  A  short  address  by  Bro.  Willacey, 
U.S,A  .  followed  by  an  address  by  Bro.  S.  Insull, 
P.D.C.T,,  advocating  the  I.O.G.T.  A  large  and  very 
attentive  audience.  Special  session  after  to  initiate  a 
candidate  from  the  Juvenile  Temple. 

Wandsworth-road.  —  "New  Clapham  Excelsior." 
March  31.  Programme.  Officered  and  entertained  by 
Tiaitors.  Bro.  Sutherland.  W.  C.  T.  Recitations 
by  Sister  Newton  ;  readings,  Bros.  Fowler  Seager  ; 
Bonga,  Sisters  Barker  and  Sutherland,  and  Bros. 
Rutherford"  Sutherland,  and  Wace  ;  few  remarks 
by  Bros.  W.  Headlwn,  L.D.,  Slade,  L.D.,  and  Macrow, 


W.C.T,    Refreshments  supplied.  Pleasant  and  profitable 
session.      Watchwobos    taken  in  regularly. 

Pimlico.  —  "  Progress."  March  29.  G. W.C.T. 's 
night.  Short  discussion,  L.D.  gave  notice  of  motion 
condemning  the  proposed  division  of  District  Lodge. 
Watchwords  snid. 

Shaftesbury  Park.—"  Shaftesbury  Park."  March  23. 
Visit  to  William  Tewsley  Lodge,  a  very  pleasant  meet- 
ing. March  2.5.  Socuil  gathering  (open)  evening  spent 
in  music,  readings  and  recitation,  \vith  parlour  gamts 
aftpr.    Fruit  provided. 

Chiswick.— *' Gunnersbury."  March  24.  Popular 
Entertainment  in  Baptist  Chapel.  Chairman,  Bro.  Lam- 
bert, W.D.M.  ;  songs,  duets,  trios  and  quartetts,  by  the 
Sisters  Douglas,Sister  Kalmeire  and  Bro.  WaUace,and  Mr. 
Tomes  ;  recitations  by  Bro.  Reeder,  Mrs.  Hooper  and 
Miss  D<.uglas,  and  Bro.  Wickenden,  V.D.  ;  violinist, 
Miss  Douglas  ;  hormonmmist,  Bro.  Wallace,  most  enjoy- 
able evening.  Invitations  given  to  join  the  Order  by 
Bros.  Lambert  and  Wickenden.    Several  pledges  taken. 

Crouch  End.— "Harringay."  March  24.  W.C.T.  by 
ballot,  which  was  in  favour  of  Sister  Prevost,  who  pre- 
sided in  a  capital  manner.— March  31.  Officered  and 
entertained  by  sisters.  Sister  Mabel  Holmes,  W.C.T. 
Sisters  Bannister,  Holmes,  Swain,  Prevost,  Robertson, 
and  Steinfeld  contributing  to  the  programme. 

Baker-street.— "Alliance  of  Marylebone."  March  20, 
Open  Lodge  ;  fair  attendance  of  the  general  public  to  hear 
the  excellent  programme  provided  by  the  Loyal 
Favourite  Lodge,  who  attended  and  officered  ;  W.C.T. 
Bro.  J.  Scott;  songs,  recitations,  duets,  &c.,  followed  i; 
quick  succession  ;  a  good  impression  in  the  audience  re 
suited  in  three  candidates  being  initiated,  thus  keeping 
up  our  motto  for  the  quarter  "  Work  and  win." 

Balham.—"  Welcome  Home."  March  25,  The  pro- 
gramme, a  "Spelling  Bee''  proved  most  amusing  and 
instructive,  the  honours  being  carried  off  by  Bro.  and 
Sister  Clarke.  One  initiated.— April  1.  Pound  night. 
The  pounds  were  well  disposed  of  by  the  W.C.T.,  Bro. 
Bawkins,  and  thus  augmented  the  funds.  Two  initiated, 
a  result  of  seeing  Bro.  Hawkms  with  the  badge  of  cur 
Order  in  his  button  bole.  Resolved  that  we  send  a  letter 
to  the  member  of  Parliament  for  this  constituency 
respecting  the  Poole  Perjury  Case  virith  a  view  to  the 
release  of  Harry  Williams  from  p*"nal  servitude. 

Upper  Clapton.— "Upper  Clapton.  "—March  29. 
Bro,  Miles.  W.C.T.,  presiding.  Report  of  the  D.L. 
received.  Resolution  adopted  to  instruct  D.L.  Rep.  to 
support  motion  of  Citizen  Lodge  for  a  second 
D.L.  for  Middlesex.  Bro.  E.  A.  Gibson. 
P.D.C.T.,  read  a  paper  on  the  "  Stability  of  the  Order." 
Discussion  followed,  in  which  Bro.Caston,  L.D.,  Hanlon 
L.D.,  Page,  V.D.,  Powell  V.D.,  Davis,  L.D.,  Marsden' 
&c.  took  part,  and  a  vote  pf   thanks  passed  to  the  reader' 

Stratford.—"Beacon  Light."  March  17.  Bro.  J.  B.i 
Finch,  P.S.J.T.,  gave  two  papers,  entitled,  "  The  House 
that. Tack  Built,"  and  "Words."  Bros.  Garwood  and 
Haines,  and  Sisters  Sandalls,  junr,,  Burbidge  and 
Dewell,  sen.,  were  elected  to  serve  on  Juvenile  Temple 
Executive  Committee.— March  24.  Pound  night ;  plea- 
sant evening  spent.  Songs  and  recitations  by  Sister 
Sandalls,  Sister  Siddell,  and  Bros.  Melbourne,  Leighton, 
Cullum,  Turner  and  Bartlett.  Communication  read  from 
Negro  Mission  Committee.— March  31et.  Social  soiree 
and  entertainment ;  good  number  present,  and  very 
pleasant  evenmg  spent.  Songs  by  Sister  Sandalls  and 
Melbourne  and  Wilson. 

thwark.— "The  Mint."— March  31.  Bro.  C.  Hill 
presided,  Bro.  M^rfili  read  a  very  interesting  account 
of  Bro.  Edwin  Bates'  trip  from  London  to  Christchurch, 

ew  Zealand.     He  reads  the  Watchword  with  delijjht. 

Hackney.— "Homerton'a  Hope.'  April  1.  Public 
entertainment ;  chairman,  Bro.  Simmons,  W.Sec.  A 
long  and  interesting  programme  was  rendered  by  mem- 
bers and  friends  to  a  crowded  audience,  concluding  with 


tert.ainiug  sketch. 
Special  sessio 
Bethnal  G 
proposed,  on 
present  officei 
initiation  cer 


.  which  was  much  applauded, 
held  at  close  to  initiate  a  candidate, 
en,—"  Victoria  Park.*  March  27.  One 
restored  ;  model  initiation  by  past  and 
with  criticism,  offices  balloted  for  ;  the 
nony  wns  gone  through  in  a  most  impres- 
April  3.  One  initiated,  two  proposed  ; 
comical  anecdot^-s  by  members  and  visitors ;  Lr.dge 
entertained  by  Bros.  Fisk,  Dabbs,  Lawson,  Butler, 
Houldsworth,  Smith.CIitford  and  Wells;  largeattendance; 


to  compete,  viz.,  Sister  Meaderand  Sister  Rayner.  Bro. 
Gibson,  P.D.C.T..  Bro.  Tiii,'welt,  Victoria  Pork  Lodge, 
and  Bro.  Rice  wirre  the  arbitrators.  Sister  Meailer  won 
the  prize,  which  was  presented  by  Bm.  Gover,  D.S.J.T, 
Br...  Gibson,  P.D.C.T.,  song  ;  Bro.  Tubnell,  recitation  j 
Bro.  Rice,  recitation  ;  Bro,  Sam  Brown,  song ;  Siete* 
Wteke3,  PD.V.T,,  an  amusing  lecture.  Good  session. 
Watchwords  sold. 

King's  Cross. — "Excelsior."  April  1.  One  initiated. 
D.L.  Rep.'s  rjport  adopted.  Bro.  Parncutt's  night, 
when  he  supplied  the  Lodge  with  refrebhments.  Son£;B, 
&c.,  by  members  and  visitorfl. 

Chelsea.—"  Margaret  McCurrey.'*  March  24.  Pound 
night.  Proceeds  to  Lodge  funds,  Bro.  Binden  auctioneer. 
Pleasant  eveniog  spent.— March  31,  Short  papers  by 
Bros.   Welfare  and   Morrell  and    Sister  Watkin.     Long 

Holborn.— "  London  Olive  Branch."  April  1.  Bro. 
Henstock  provided  a  high-class  entertainment ;  eongsby 
Sisters  Pooley  and  Cambridge  and  Bros.  Strong  and 
Thompson  ;  recitations  by  Sister  Farr  and  Bros.  Sirett, 
Henstock,  Henderson,  and  Wilson.  Sisters  Webb  and 
Bernard  presided  at  the  pianoforte.     Large  attendance. 

Harlesden. — "  Harlesden."  March  3.  Bro.  Arm- 
strong elected  D.L.Rep.  Visit  of  the  Paddington 
Degree  Temple  ;  Third  Degree  conferred  on  three  can- 
didates, and  Second  Degree  on  seven.  Short  addresses  by 
Sister  Weeks,  P.D.V.T.,  and  Bros.  J.  W.Jones,  D.E.S,, 
H.  J.  Easton,  W.D.A.S.,  and  Bro.  Lucae,  V.D.  Oneoan- 
didate  initiated. — March  10.  Resolved  that  Lodge  night  be 
altered  to  Tuesday,  commencing  with  new  quarter.  Visit 
from  Kilburn  Anchor  Lodye.  Songs  by  Bros.  Brewer, 
Hunt,  Sheffield,  and  Barnes,  and  readings  by  Sister 
Pearce  and  Bro.  Barnes.  One  candidate  initiated. — 
March  17.  Bros.  Guthrie,  jun.,  and  Eggleton  elected  as 
Reps,  to  Juvenile  Council,  Programme,  "Irish  and 
Scotch  Night."  Songs  by  Bro.  Armstrong,  Bro.  Guthrie, 
sen.,  and  Bro.  Brennen,  and  Sisters  Guthrie,  jun,,  and 
Wilby.  Duet  by  Bros,  Vidler  and  Armstrong,  Reading 
by  Bro.  Brennen.  One  candidate  proposed. — March 24. 
Soir«ie,  at  which  nearly  70  members  and  friends  were 
pre.sent.  Bro.  J.  K.  Guthrie  acted  as  M.C.,  and  Bro, 
Vidler  as  assistant, — Marcli  31.  Programme.  '*  Who 
shall  be  W.C.T,  ?  "  The  contest  was  sharp,  and  the  chair 
changed  hands  repeatedly.  Bro.  Vidler,  P. W.C.T., 
finally  succeeded  in  keepmg  the  chair,  and  closed  the 
Lodge. 

North  Brixton.— "Prudential."  IMarch  31.  Official 
visit  of  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.  A  discussion 
took  place  as  to  the  best  means  to  adopt  to  stop  the 
leakage  in  the  District,  and  various  suggestions  were 
made.  A  Council  of  Instruction  was  conducted  by  Bro. 
Hooper  in  a  highly  interesting  and  instructive  manner. 
The  members  generally  were  fairly  correct  in  their 
replies. 

Huunslow.- ' '  Hope  of  Hounslow."    April  1.    Bro.  T. 
Chennell's  coffee  supper  heartily  enjoyed  by  all ;  pleasant 
ision  ;    about  40  present;    songs  and  recitations ;  com- 
!ttee  formed  to  arrange  free  tea  for  100  non-abstainers. 
Pimlico.— "Progress."    April  5.     Officered  and  enter- 
tained by  visitors.     A  very  pleasant  and  happy  meeting. 
usly  adopted  on     continuing 
Middlesex  "one  and  undivided."    Watchword  on  sale. 
Kentish    Town.-"  Regina."      April    5.       Bro.   Scar- 
borough, W.C.T.     Communication  read  from  the  Citizen 
Lodge  concerning  the  "  division"  of  the  District  ;  it   was 
ultimately  decided  that  the  representatives  vote  against 
Chandler,  Carter,  and  Ramsden,   jun.,  Sisters 
and  Frankam   were   appointed   on  the  Soiree 
Committee.      The  Hope  of   Highgato  Lodge   entertained 
igs,  recitations  and  readings.       There  was  a  good 
attendance.     Very  pleasantevening. 

North  Bow.— "Commonwealth."      March    27.      Con- 
cert.   Fair  attendance.    Bro.  T.  B.  Harrison  presided. 
Bro,  Thomas  Jones   gave  several   recitation?,  including 
!rien,""Dora,"  and  "The  Hungry  Boy." 
Bros.    Richards    and    Hammon,  and  Sisters  Dean  and 
utrows  also  took  part  in  the  programme. 
Ea^tersea,  S.W.—"  Pilgrim's   Rest."     April  2.     Well 
tended    ."fession.      One   initiated.     Sister    Greenwood, 
D.V.T.,    &c.,    of  Nation's    Hope    Lodge,     Central 
Yorkshire,  admitted  on  c.c.     The  motionson  the  District 
Ludge  digest  were  discussed.     The  Lodge  was  afterwards 
entertained  by  Sisters  CIark«,  Barker,  and  Greenwood. 

Shoreditch,- "  Hand  of  Friendship."  March  2.  Ex- 
perience night;  sho 


two  dozen  W\tchwords  sold  -,— -^  — ,    penencenignt;  snort  experiences  by  several  brothers  ;  two 

Camden  Town.-"Angel  of  Mercy."  March  19.  Good  ^^^.i^'tted  as  Ancient  Templars.-March  9.  Sisters'  aur- 
session  •  numbers  increasing  in  new  Lod^V  room  -  nno  I  P"^'^®  ^^'"^  presents  to  the  brothers,  and  contributed 
proposed,  one  readmitted,  and  one  restored.  Visi^  from  1?°^!,*  *°'  ^ix  members  applied  for  Degrees. -March  16 
Joseph  Payne,  who  entertained  ;  good  Attendance?-  I  ^"^^^J'  experience  night,  several  giving  an  account  of 
March  26.  One  initated.  D.L.rep.f  instructed  tr'^te  I  ^°°^.^'™P'"=^.-'^?'"'' ^^-"°'-'°  ^^'^'-'^"^  countr,-  "■>-— 
against  division  of  Distrjct  Lodge,  and  all  District  Lodg. 


voting  members  of  this  Lodge  were  asked  to  do  thi 
—April    2.     Good    session ;     capital     attendance ; 
initiated,  and  one  restored.     Visit  from  King's  Cross  Ex- 
celsior   Lodge,    who   entertained     in   an   able  manner 
Watchwords  on  sale. 

Kennington.— "Vulcan."  April  5.  Songs,  read- 
ings, &c.  Visit  from  Bro.  F.  W.  Lewis,  W.D.Ch.,  who 
presided,  and  Bro.  W,  A.  Shephoard,  W.D.M.,  both  of 
whom  urged  the  members  to  co-operate  with  the 
Executive  in  promoting  the  welfare  of  the  Order. 

Chel-ea.— "Marlborough."  April  6.  One  initiated 
Ero.  F.  Turney,  W.C.T.  Paper  by  Sister  Matkin  on 
"Noble  Women."  ♦ 

Pentonvilie.— "  Vernon."  April  5.  Institution  of 
Juvenile  Temple  by  Bro.  Cover,  D.S.J.T.,  Bro.  Griffiths 
Sister  Weekes,  P.D.  V,T.,  and  Sister  Russell,  with  a  good 
number  of  the  Sparkimg  Dewdrops.  There  were  13 
juvenile  members  initiated,  and  six  honorary  members. 
Sister  Shakespeare,  W.D.V.T.,  is  superintendent,  and 
Sister  Collins  is  the  assistant-superintendent.  The  adult 
Lodge  then  began  its  busmesa  at  8.30.  Communi- 
cation read  announcing  the  special  session  of  D  L 
SisterWeekes.  P.D. V.T.,Bro.Gibson, P.D.C.T.. and bVo" 
Cover,  D.S.J.T.,  were  officially  received.  The  pro- 
gramme was  reciting  competition  for  brothers  and 
sisters  of  this  Lodge  only.      There  was  only  two  ready 


l^  \  they  have  travelled.— March  2.^     Veget; 

Sister  Boniface;  attack,  several  members  taking  part ; 
being  eo  interesting  it  was  carried  on  till  a  late  hour. 
-March  30,      Visitj  from  Hearts  Content  Lodge,  who 


entertained. 

Islington.-"  Henry  Ansell."  March  27.  Room  full  ; 
visit  from  Morning  Star,  who  gave  an  excellent  enter- 
tainment.-A.pril  3.  Crowded  session;  one  initiated 
and  one  proposed.  Bro.  Bartlett,  D.L.Rep.,  brought  up 
report  which  was  adopted.  A  long  discussion  took 
place  on  the  question  of  dividing  Middlesex  into  two 
Districts,  the  final  result  being  that  the  Lodge  resolved 
to  leave  the  matter  with  their  representatives  to  use  their 
discretion  in  the  matter,  Bro.  Tysoe,  of  Luton,  and 
other  visitors  spoke  words  of  cheer.  The  Lodge  Deputy 
reported  that  all  arrangements  were  complete  for  the 
large  aggregate  meeting.  A  resolution  was  unani- 
mously carried,  congratulating  Bro.  Henry  Ansell.  L,D., 
on  his  election  as  overseer  for  the  parish  of  Islington. 
Bro.  Ansell  suitably  replied.    Watchwords  sold, 

St,  John's  Wood.— "St.  John's  United."  April  3. 
Visit  of  W.D.Co..  Bro.  W.  Sutherland.  Lodge-room 
very  attractive.  Paper  written  by  Bro.  Carter  was  read 
by  Bro  D.  J.  Hammant  on  "Faith  Healing."  Discus 
sion  followed,  those  taking  parr  being  Bros.  Andrews 
Godfrey,  Sutherland,  and  others*  Words  of  cheer  and 
advise  were  given  by  W.D.Co. 
Chelsea.- "Queen's  Messenger,'*    April  2.    Two  c.c. 


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April  12,  188fl. 


deposited.  Paper  by  Bro.  ShephercT,  E.S.,  entitled. 
* '  remperanco— Wh:it  it  has  Done  and  What  it  is  Doin?. " 
WeJ!  discussed  by  Brns.  T.  Turiiey,  Looker,  and  T. 
Underwood.  Rister  A.  Semba  preaenteda  report  of  the 
Juvenile  Conference,  whicli  was  adopted.  Kvening 
closed  with  songs  by  Brra.  Looker,  West,  and  Williaras. 
Recitation  by  Bro.  West.  A  moat  pleasant  eession. 
Watchwords  on  sale. 

Mai-ylebone.—*'  John  Clifford."  Aj  ril  2.  llsaolved 
that  the  D.L.  Reps,  bo  instructed  to  vote  ajfainab  the 
division  of  the  District.  Programme  for  the  night  being 
&  paper  by  Bro.  D.  J.  Hamuiant,  the  subject,  '*  Who  are 
the  ten  lost  tribes  of  tlie  House  of  Israel  ?"  which  was 
well  rendered,  Bros.  Williams,  Jones,  White,  West, 
and  Sisters  West,  Woolgar,  Chirgwia  and  others  taking 
part  in  the  discuesirn. 

Brixton.—*'  Gresham."  March  25.  Speech  by  Br.i 
Nich(Tll3,  of  Hopa  of  Stockivell  Lodge.  Digest  of  busi 
ness  for  special  D.L.  session  read.  Songs,  reading,  and 
a  recitation.— April  1.  Committee  for  annual  excursion 
appointed.  Greetings  nxchanged  with  Tlarringay  Lodge, 
Capital  programme.    Watciiwokos  on  ealo. 


PROVINCIAL 

Thtjro.— "  Truro  Guidinp  Star."  ^larch  30.  Visitors 
Bro.  SoIIard,  Glasgow,  and  Bro.  Cummings,  of  Hodbury. 
Bro.  Hoi R  read  a  letter  fiora  thesecretarv  oftha  Free 
Public  Library,  allowini?  a  copy  of  the  Watohworp  to 
be  placed  on  the  table  of  that  inntitution  waekly.  Bros. 
Still,  Polsue,  Tucker,  Farr,  Metthew-*,  and  Mole  were 
appointed  a  committee  to  consider  the  advisability  or 
othorwi-e  of  holding  &  monster  demonstration  in 
conjunction  with  the  other  Temperance  bodies  of  the 
ciby.  Devotional  evening  conducted  by  Bro.  Parr, 
W.D.Chaplam,  and  Bro.  Hole.  Scripture  lesson,  Bro. 
Griffith  ;    prayers  by  Bros.  Sutton,   Polsue,  and  Parr. 

Manohkstkr.— "  National  Union."  March  4.  The 
W.C.T.  being  responsible  provided  coffee  and  buns; 
one  hi itiated.— March  14.  Open  session,  Bro.  Hughes, 
W.C.T.,  in  the  chair;  speakers,  Bros.  Bateman,  Turner, 
and  Bro.  Ge'»rge  Johnson  ;  good  attendance.— March  16. 
Visit  to  the  Hops  of  Reddish,  when  about  30  enjoyed  the 
trip.— March  18.  Pound  night,  a  goodly  number  of 
parcels  were  brought;  10  initiated.— March  23.  Visit  to 
the  Peter  S pence. —March  25.  Teapar^y,  which  is  always 
enjoyed.— April  1.  Visit  from  the  City  Lodge  which 
officered  ami  entertained,  ttio  following  taking  p.-^rt  : 
Sister  TnustaU  Bros.  Boys,  Ursel,  Bro.  Walker,  about 
60  attended;  three  initfated,— April  2,  Vi,sit  to  the 
Loyal  Robert  Withworth  Lod^e  refreshments  provided  ; 
songs,  Ac,  by  Sister  Parfitt,  Bros.  Blond,  Burns, 
Roberts,  and  Parfitt ;  Lodge  woi'king  well  and  prospering. 

Newark. — "Good  Samaritan."  Blarch  2"),  A  public 
estertainment  anA  coIFee  supper.  A  capital  programme 
was  arranged  by  the  comniittee  which  cousrsted  of  instrn- 
ment^il  trios  by  the  Tnrnball  family  ;  readings  and  reci- 
tations by  Messrs.  Paylmg.  Fitzackerly,  and  Eros. 
Tomlin&on,  Littler ;  and  songs  by  Messrs.  Ilerrod  and 
Tomlinson  and  Bro.  T.  H.  Mnrtimer,  of  Cheltenham. 
The  W.G.T.,  Bro.  Payne,  presided  and  gave  an  instruc- 
tive address  ;  a  very  ijleaaant  and  enjoyable  evening  was 
Bpent. 

Norwich.—*'  City  of  Norwich."  March  21.  Lodge 
met  at  7.30  to  initiate,  when  four  candidates  were 
admitted,  amongst  whom  were  Rev.  J.  J.  Northam  and 
Councillor  George  Green  ;  public  meeting  at  8  o'clock  ; 
Bro.  George  Grpen  presided,  and  a  capital  address  was 
given  by  Bro.  Rev.  J.  J.  Northam.mterspersedby  songs, 
solos,  part  song,  recitations.&c;  Lodge-room  full ;  several 
names  given  in  for  initiation  ;  Sister  Coleman  pianist. — 
March  .SI.  Bro.  F.  Coleman,  W.C.T.,  presiding  ;  seven 
were  initiated,  making  30  in  throe  weeks;  three  good 
papers  were  given  by  Sister  Clare,  Bros.  Herring  and 
Bruce  ;  very  good  attendance  and  enjoyable  session. 

MiDDLRSBao'. — "  Cyras.**  March  29.  Entertainment 
and  fruit  bonquet.  Samuel  Lisbgow,  Esq.,  in  the  chair, 
supported  by  Bro.  R.  Skeltou,  D.C.T.  There  was  a  very 
large  attendance,  and  a  splendid  programme  rendered, 
consisting  of  songa,  ^Tees,  duets,  &c.  Addresses  were 
delivered  by  theD.C.T.,  Bro.  Taylor,  V.D.,  and  others. 
The  entertainment  was  got  up,  and  the  proceeds  will  be 
handed  over  t<t  a  brother  and  sister  belonging,  who  both 
have  been  ill  and  out  of  work  for  several  months  past. 

Glossop.— "  Hope  of  Glossop."  March  20.  Very 
good  session  ;  numerous  attendance.  After  the  business 
of  the  Lodge  was  transacted,  the  brothers  entertained 
with  a  fruit  banquet,  wliich  was  very  much  enjoyed. 
The  remainder  of  tlie  session  was  enlivened  by  songs  and 
recitations  by  the  brothers  and  sisters,  Bro,  Peter 
Skelton,  W.S. 

KiNGSTON-FPON'-Hi'LL.— "Kingston-upon-HulI."  The 
correspondent  reports  that  the  membership  of  this  Lodge 
reacfaps  290,  and  that  during  the  past  two  quarters  .^0 
new  members  have  been  initiated,  and  15  others  are  pro- 
posed for  initiation.  Five  of  our  brothers  have  been  for 
sometime  ice-bound  in  the  s.s.  Cato,  out  in  the  Baltic 
Sea.  These  arrived  save  in  Hull  after  much  anxiety, 
and  attended  the  Lodge  on  Thursday  last,  and  were 
received  with  a  strong  demonstration  of  thankfulness  for 
their  deliverance. 

DevonporT. — "James  Tearc."  March  29.  Avery 
pleasant  session.  Sister  Carter,  W.C.T.  Song,  Bro. 
Burt  ;  recitation,  Ero.  Taylor.  P.ro.  Carter,  D.E.S., 
presided  during  the  nomination  of  candidates  for  V.D/a 
for  No.  2  Sub-District.    Bro.  Burt  wa.s  recommended. 

Drvonport.— "Star  of  Morice  Town."  March  31. 
A  grand  muster.  Songs  by  Bros.  Christy.  Sh.-xv/,  Rowley, 
Sisters  Ricketts  and  Trayse;  readings,  Bros.  Purkes  and 
Rich.  Resolved  to  invite  the  Naval  Star  of  Peace  Lodge 
Letter  L  to  our  next  sessirm. 

PLT>roirrn.— "Henry  Wheeler."  Maroh  ."^O.  Visit  of 
James Teare  Lodge.  Ijro.  Taylor  H.D.,  presiding.  A 
very  pleasent  session.  Song  by  Bro.  Burt,  reoit:i.tit'u  by 
Bro.  Taylor,  readujg  by  Sister  Taylor. 

Devoxfout.— "Worktiian'o  Rest."  April  8,  A  nice 
meeting.  Bro.  Fish,  W.C.T.  Tea  coojmittee  rj?ported. 
a  profit  upon  the  tea  of  £1   10s.    Td,,    reports  adopted 


The  W.S,  reported,  Bro.  Burt  was  recommended  a_ 
V.D.  Gnod  of  the  Order  sustained  by  songs  by  Bros' 
Launce,  Lee;  reading,  Bro.  l^arkee,  recitation,  and  Bro. 
Keely.    One  initiated.     One  on  c.c. 

Plymouth.— "Plymouth."  March  29.  Annual  tea 
and  entertainment.  About  GO  partook  of  tea,  after 
which  a  programme  of  songs,  duets,  readings,  recitations, 
and  musical  selections  was  given  by  the  following  :— 
Sisters  H.  James,  Mitchell,  Allen,  Mttchelmore,  jun,, 
and  L.  James,  Bros,  Mitchelmore,  jun.,  James,  Rey- 
nolds, Shillabeer,  Geach,  and  Master  Jeffery.  Bro.  T.H. 
Hamley.  D,O.T.,  presided. 

GBEKN-sTnEET.— '^Co'Opprative,"  March  24.  Public 
meetting  by  Father  Matthew  Lodge,  in  which 
Bros.  Goodwin,  Dodd,  Fuller,  Cheeseman,  Sisters 
Monk,  Goodwin,  and  othoi-s,  took  part.— March 
31,  Degteo  Temple  conferred  Second  Degree  on 
five  membOTS,  and  Third  Degree  on  one.  Bro. 
Leeds,  a  recitation  ;  Bro.  ThomiJsett,  a  sung ;  Bro. 
Jeffries,  a  speech. 

GuiLDPOiU),- "Reeeup."  Aprils.  Open  session  every 
week  ;  Good  T.*mplar  Choir,  under  conductorship  of  Bro. 
Cole,  entertained  m  a  very  able  mannfr.  Bro.  H.  J. 
Gill  gave  an  address,  as  did  also  Bro,  T.  R.  Stevens; 
twn  admitted  on  o.o. 

Mancresteh.— "Good  Samaritan.*'    March  23,  Public 
lecture  by  Mr,  W.  Simpson  on    "The  action  of  alcohol 
on  the  nervous  system";  very  interesting  and  instructive  ; 
good  attendance  ;  Bro.  John  B.  Mu^ik,  D.E.S.,  presideJ. 
— March  2v~j     Over  30  members  visited  and  entertained 
the  Heusham  Lodge,  Oidham  ;    very  pleasant  onting. 
March   30,    Good    of  the   Oi-der    Committee   provid 
varied  entertainment  and  distributed  fruit  among  me 
hers  and  visitors.  On  recommendation  of  special  committee 
appointed  to  consider  the  matter,  resolved  not  to  favoui 
the  Provident  Fund  scheme  ;  two  initiated. 

Gmi-DFOKn.— "Guildford."  April  2.  Committee  ap- 
pointed for  Good  Friday  open  session;  song,  Bro.  Patrick 
readings,  Bros.  Booth  and  Patrick,  Bro.  H.  J.  Gill, 
V,D,,D.E.3.,  gave  a  good  speech  on  "One  of  the  Chief 
Causes  of  the  Depression  of  Trade;"  good  attendance;  one 
initiated. 

Hadfield.- "  John  Sargeant."  March  31.  Social 
evening;  songs  by  Bros.  Booth,  Wood,  and  Robertson, 
and  Sister  Bostock  ;  pianoforte  solo.  Mr.  Bennett ;  duet 
Sisters  Williams  and  Groves  ;  reading,  Bro.  Williams  ; 
duet.  Sisters  Bostock  and  Newsome. — April  4.  Members 
from  Glosaop  Lodges  joined  the  above  Lodge,  walking  in 
procession  to  the  P.M.  Chapel,  Waterside,  to  hear  a 
Good  Templar  sermon  preached  by  Bro.  the  Rev,  W. 
Guodman,  H.D.,  subject  "  Fading  Flowers." 

RUGDY. — "  Hope  of  Rugby."  April  1.  Brothers' night. 
Bro.  Johnson  presidei ;  programme  of  vocal  and 
instrumental  music,  readings,  recitations,  and  short 
address  on  "Duty,"  was  carried  out  by  Bros,  Bavliss, 
Robina,  Hancocks,  Letts,  Holding,  Edmunds, 'and 
Hobley,  in  a  very  creditable  manner  ;  a  most  pleasant 
evening  spent ;  good  attendance  ;  one  old  member  re- 
admitted ;  Lodge  flourishing. 

Long  Eaton.— "Work  and  Win."  March  31.  First 
meeting  in  large  Lodge-room.  One  initiated,  making 
seven  since  D.L.  held  few  weeks  a,i,'o.  Bro.  E.  J.  Rowe, 
L.D.,  olfieiated  as  W.C.T.  A  very  nice  programme  of 
songs,  readinss,  and  racitations,  was  rendered  by  visitors 
from  various  Lodges  in  Nottingham,  of  whom  about  25 
were  present.  Tho'Lodge  possesses  a  very  handsome  set  of 
Lodge  furniture  made  and  presented  by  several  members, 
which  was  formally  handed  over  by  Bro,  J.  Malins  at 
D,L. 

Halstead.— "  Hornor."  March  25.  Bro.  A.  Abrama, 
W.C.T.,  read  a  paper  on  "Juvenile  Templary  "  ;  dis- 
cussion followed,  wliich  led  to  the  appointment  of  a 
committee  to  arrange  for  the  starting  of  a  Temple; 
seven  proposed  for  membership. — April  1.  Sisters  sur- 
prised brothers  by  presenting  each  with  a  present  (plenty 
of  fun).  Bro.  Spence,  W.C.,  of  Chelmsford,  gavo  a  brief 
address;  one  proposed.  After  the  Lodge  session,  the 
Degree  of  Fidelity  was  conferred  upon  three  candidates. 

Lrathkbhrad.— "  Perseverance."  February  4.  Re- 
ports of  officers.  Election  and  installation;  W.C.T., 
Bro.  Hewitt  ;W.Sec.,  Bro.  Dcnyer.  Two  brothers  re- 
obligated.— February  11.  Degice  meeting.  D.C.Te 
and  V.D.  present.  Second  Degree  conferred  on  five 
si3ters,and  Third  Degree  conferred  on  two.  Freewill  offer- 
ing box  opened,  which  contained  83.  OJjd.- February  18. 
L.D.  read  the  official  notices  from  the  G. W.C.T.,  also 
the  Good  Templars'. Provident  Fund  prospectus.  Pro- 
gramme beine  drill  for  new  officers,  was  duly  carried  out. 
—February  25.  One  candidate  proposed.  The  odes  were 
practised.— March  4.  Greetings  exchanged  with  Guild- 
ford and  Rescue  Lodges  per  Bro.  Denyer.  D.L.R., report 
read  and  adopted.  Sewing  bee  for  brothers  caused  much 
fun.— March  11.  Several  soloa  and  duets  were  very  admir- 
ably rendered;  very  enjoyable  session. —March  25.  Enter- 
tamment  by  the  Juvenile  Temple  ;  Bro.  Denyer  spoke 
a  few  words  on  the  Order.  The  Lodge  then  reassembled 
for  business,  and  Bro.  Denyer  initiated  one  candidate, 
and  admitted  Sister  Denyer  on  c.c— April  2.  Sister 
Denyer  elected  as  Chaplain,  and  Bro,  Pollard  as  Mar- 
.shal :  resolved  to  adopt  the  Captain's  roll  cards  for 
visiting  the  abeentees.  Programme  for  the  evening ; 
essay  on  "Alcohol  in  Home-made  Wines,"  &c.,  by  Bro. 
Denyer;  very  interesting ;  a  short   discussion  followed. 

BiFtMiNGHAM.- "Nil  De^per.indum."  April  3.  Five 
initiated  :  fgond  attendance.  Visit  of  Bvo.  Walter  J. 
Glover,  D.C.T.  Sisters  presented  the  Lodge  with  a  pair 
of  handsome  vases  ;  the  D.C.T.  gave  a  capital  address. 

CnoTDCN.— "  Hope  of  Croydon."  March  29.  The 
OrovdonPerseverance  and  the  Princess  AlexandraLodge, 
of  tlie  U.O.T.A.S.P.  entertained;  good  attendance  ;  Bro. 
R'RRs.  L.D.,  presided  ;  firot-rate  jirogramme  of  songp, 
duets,  and  readings ;  Bro,  Horr  Cohen  gavo  an  address. 
Refreshments  provided  for  the  visitors,  and  a  most  enjoy- 
able evemng  waa  spent  ;   two  initiated. 

Aocrindton.— "Ebenezer."  April  1.  Three  candi- 
dates initiated ;  atS.aO  p.m.  10  members  of  the  Burnley 
;j>ward,  paid  a  visit;  Bro.  J.  Hargreaves,  D.E.S., 
W.O.T.,  presided.  The  evening  was  spent  in  reading, 
reciting,   and  singing,   with    musical  accompaniments. 


Bro.  H.  Bradahaw,  W.F.S.,  presiding  at  the  harmonium; 
a  plentiful  supply  of  coffee  and  currant  cake  was  handed 
round  to  all  present ;  five  proposed  for  membership, 

Spalding.—"  Hand  in  Hand."  April  1.  First-class 
entertainment  by  members  and  friends,  which  resulted 
iu  good  balance  for  funds.  Songs  were  given  by  Mrs, 
Greenham,  Miss  Stayles,  Mr.  Stensoo.  Mrs,  Moore,  Mr. 
J.  V.  White,  Miss  G.  Cook,  and  Master  C.  M.  White ; 
readings  by  Mr.  G.  E.  White,  Mr,  J,  H,  White,  and 
Mr.  J.  V.  White,  and  Miss  Staples  ;  and  a  recitation  by 
Mr.  Crabtree  ;  whilst  there  were  also  duets  by  Misses 
Crabtree  and  G.  Cook,  Messrs.  J,  W.  and  G.  E.  White, 
and  an  amusing  reading  by  Mr.  Muore.  Bro.  G.  Hopper 
chairman,  and  large  attendance. 

Smkihwick. — "Hope  of  Sraethwick,"  Match 22.  Malfl 
pound  night  was  the  programme,  resulting  in  the  sum  of 
23.  ti.'id.  being  added  to  the  Lodge  fuuds.  Bro.  A. 
liowley,  P.D.C.T..  of  Walsall,  presided,  and  afberwrwds 
read  an  essay  on  "  Influence,"  which  was  well  received. 
Small  attendance;  the  Lodge  progressing  quietly  since 
being  restarted.  Arranged  to  entertain  Blue  Ribbon 
me'^ingat  West  Bromwich. 

MANCffHSTEB.— "  Ardwick  Hnppy  Home."  March  31, 
Visit  of  the  Hemes  r-f  Bradford  Lodge,  which  was  well 
represented.  Bro.  Lightfoot  read  a  letter  from  Bro.  E. 
A.  Heaven,  of  the  EmprcM  Lodge,  Jhansi,  sending 
greetings.  A  very  enj-jyable  evening  was  spent. 
Refreshments  eerved. 

MANCHE315H.—"  Loyal  Robert  Whitworth."  April  2. 
Visit  of  the  National  Union  Lodge  who  entertained. 
Refreshments  provided. 

Leicds.— "  Nil  Desperandum."  One  initiated.  Visit 
of  Friendly  Aid  Lodge,  whn  rendered  a  good  programme 
in  an  efficient  and  pleasing  style.  C.C.  granted  to  Sister 
P(.arr:on  {who  has  left  Leeds),  with  a  vote  of  thanks  for 
past  services,  and  an  expreesion  of  regret  at  losing  her  as 
one  of  our  members. 

Hakwich.—"  Rising  Hope."  Aprill.  A  very  suc- 
cessful meeting;  about  (H  sat  down  to  a  good  tea  provided 
by  the  manager  of  the  Temperance  Restaurant.  After 
the  tables  were  cleared  a  public  meeting  was  held,  pre- 
sided over  by  Lieutenant  S.  S.  Lowry,  R.N.,  of  H.M.S. 
Penelope,  supported  by  Bros,  Jamea  Mann,  E.  C. 
Symona,  and  others,  when  a  successful  programme  was 
gone  through  very  creditably.  The  Lodge  opened  after- 
wards, and  nine  candidates  wcT-e  initiated  and  four  otherB 
for  next  week.     Twenty-six  initiated  this  quarter, 

ErsoM.— "Epsom  Home  Circle."  March  29.  Lodge 
held  a  public  meeting  in  the  Town  Mission  Room. 
Mr.  O,  Palmer  presided,  and  Bro.  C.  Finhorn,  D.CT., 
gave  an  address.  The  Lodge  has  been  in  a  week  condi- 
tion for  some  time,  but  it  is  hoped  that  the  success  of  the 
meeting  will  do  much  to  strengthen  it. 

Manchester.- "Tower  of  Refuge,"  March  30.  Bro. 
Cochrane,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Two  readmitted.  Four 
candidates  proposed.  Fifty-one  members  enrolled  this 
quarter.  Visit  of  Hope  of  St.  Bartholomew,  Bro.  Sherrat 
prisided  ;  an  excellent  programme  ;  readings  and  songs  by 
Sisters  Swindells,  Hamly,  Hillier,  Smith;  Bros,  Hamly, 
Sherrat,  and  Hughes  Speech  on  Temperance  and  Good 
Templary,  by  Bro.. Rev.  Bayley 

NoTiiNOHAJ..— "Roseof  Radford."  March  6.  Open 
Lodge  at  8.30.  Essay  on  "  Drink,"  and  prizes.  First 
prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  E.  Kealey  ;  second  to  Mr. 
Milner.— March  13,  Roses  and  Rosebud,  being  a 
visit  of  the  Lodge  to  the  Rosebud.  The  Temple  w« 
opened  in  the  usual  way  at  6,30;  at  7  the  Roses  were 
received  and  entertained.  A  pleasant  evening  was  spent. 
-March  20.  A  very  good  session.  Discussion  on  Tern- 
peraoce  work,  and  the  best  way  to  get  at  the  outside 
public.  At  8.30  the  [meeting  was  thrown  open  to  tb^ 
public,  when  a  lecture  on  "Love,  Courtship,  and 
Marriage,"  was  given  by  Bro.  Datton. 

BiRMiNGLTAM— "Mount  Pleasant."  March  30.  Bro. 
Albert  Wright,  W.C.T.,  presiding;  general  sarprise 
night ;  a  very  enjoyable  evening  was  spent;  coffee,  cakes, 
and  fruit  was  handed  round,  while  brothers  and  sisters 
sang  and  recited.  Bro.  John  Powell,  L.E.S.,  proposed  a 
resolution  in  re  Henry  William?. 

Dunstable.—"  Alameda."  March  30.  Resolved  that 
we  have  a  public  meeting  during  April,  Decided  to  form 
a  cricket  club.     Good  attendance. 

Mari^atk, — "Perseverance."  March  19.  Officered  and 
entertained  by  members  of  Walmer  Castle,  Richboro' 
Castle,  True  Unity,  and  Goodwin  Light  Lodges.  Bro. 
Millen,  V.D.,  presided.  Five  initiated  and  two  admitted 
on  c.c.  A  capital  programme  was  then  gone  through  by 
the  visitors  ;  songs  by  Sisters  Dugwell  and  Marsh  ;  a  few 
pleasant  remarks  and  a  recitation  by  Sister  Hull ;  Bro. 
Wbitmore,  L.D.,  also  spoke. — March  2G.  No  refusal,  or 
fine  Id.,  which  caused  much  amusement ;  three  proposed. 
— April  2.  Officered  and  entertained  by  Snug  Harbour 
Lodge,  Bro.  Lambert,  V.C.T.  ;  a  cnffee  supper  was  pro- 
vided, which  was  very  heartily  enjoyed  by  everyone 
present.     [Please  write  only  on  one  side  of  the  paper.] 

Yarmouth  (I.  W.).—"  Star  in  the  West.  Sacred  songs 
and  solos  and  readings.  Sister  Fryer  accompanying  on 
the  American  organ.  Second  Degree  conferred  upon 
three  applicants  by  Bro.  R.  Adams,  L.D.  Freshwater, 

Eni'IBLD  — "  Star  of  Peace."  April  5.  Bro.  Dr. 
Ridge's  night ;  who,  in  a  very  harmonious  maimer, 
entertained  the  Lodge  with  readings— Temperance, 
humorous,  pathetic,  and  sensational,  A  most  enjoyable 
evening  was  spent.  One  initiated.  Eighteen  Watch- 
words sold  weekly. 

Stockport. — '*  Gleaner,"  April  5.  One  initinted. 
Bro.  Haworth,  W.C.T.,  read  an  able  paper— **  Total 
Abstinence  v.  Moderation."  It  was  spoken  upon  by  Bros, 
E.  Hudson,  S.  M.  Walford,  W.  D.  Gaukrogers.  and 
others.    A  large  attendance. 

Newcastle.—"  New  Paudon  Mission."  Quite  a  nov«l 
feature  was  introduced,  viz.,  a  bird  show,  under  the 
management  of  Bto.  W,  Barber,  P.D.E.S.  A  number  of 
valuable  birds  of  various  kinds  were  exhibited,  and  at- 
tracted much  attention.  Two  prizes  were  distributed  by 
Bro.  J.  T.  Oliver,  L.D  ;  the  first  to  Bro.  Day,  and  tha 
second  to  Bro.  Dunn.  The  atti-action  of  the  proceedings 
much  increased  by  the  presence  of  a  number  of 
flowers  from    the  garden    of    Mr.  W.    R,     Armstrong 


April  12,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHAVORD. 


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Benwell,  kindly  lent  for  the  pvening.  Amongst  those 
present  were  Ero.  Andrew  Robinson.  D.C.T.  Nor- 
thumberland, and  Bro.  W.  Bailey,  D.3.J.T. 

MANCHESTRit.—*' Pioneer."  March  8.  Officered  by 
No.  3  Convention  ;  Boncs,  readinge,  and  addresses  by 
8iBter»  Myott,  C.V.T.,  >1.  E.  Jones,  C.C.,  Bros.  Pirfitt, 
CO.T..and  Ooodwin,  C.S.  One  initiated.— March  15. 
C"'ff(*e  iupper,  much  enjoyed. — March  22— Officered  and 
ent**itainetl  by  Loyal  R.Whitworth;  eong't.ducts.readinKs 
by  Sisters  Parkea  and  Parfitt,  and  Bros.  Cook,  Mitchell, 
■ndPftrfitt.  Bro,  Burns  narrated  how  he  came  to  join 
our  Order  throu(?h  findinff  a  scrap  of  the  "List  of 
Lf»dReB"  from  the  Watchword.  Pleasant  session.— 
March  2!».— Surprise  visit  from  the  Tower  of  Kefuge, 
over  25  cf  their  membera  beinf?  present ;  Bones,  readmgs, 
tc,  by  Sisters  Harroo.  Cochrane,  and  Nellie  Gtbbona, 
$nd  Ero?,  Dorset  and  Parker,  and  address  by  Bro,  W. 
GibboDt  W.D.Treaa.  Arrangements  complete  for  cele- 
brating our  loth  anniversary  party. — Ai-n!  "i.  Invitation 
lea  to  all  old  members. 

LRiCESTnt.— "Excelsior."  April  6.  Pound  night; 
reports  of  absentee  visiting  committee,  after  which  the 
Lodge  was  thrown  open  to  the  public  and  the  pounds  of 
various  kinds  were  handed  round  to  members  and 
TisitorH,  and  a  short  entertainment  was  then  criven.  An 
album  was  presented  to  Bro.  Buswell,  L  D.,  on  his 
leaving  the  town  to  take  up  his  residence  at  Wells, 
Somerset.  Bro.  Buswell,  who  has  been  a  hard  working 
member,  will  be  missed.  Lodge  sesaion  at  close,  when 
one  was  initiated  and  two  pi-oposed. 


-AprU 


MILITARY. 


CoLCiiESTKR.— *'  Stronghold  of  Friendship."  March  10. 
t^estion  night,  principally  on  Parliamentary  practice, 
afforded  much  instruction. — March  17.  Irish  night 
under  Sic^ter  Jones.  D.V.T.,  and  Bros.  Cooley  and 
McCuIlum.  An  excellent  programme  of  sungs.  read- 
ingfl,  and  recitations. — March  24.  A  programme  of 
exclusive  Temperance  soncs,  readings,  &c.  Well  con- 
ducted by  Bro.  Koherts,  W.C. 

C-nrxriE^^TRit.— "Bedford-s  hire  Pirst  "  Murch  11.  A 
lively  debate  on  smoking.  In  favour,  Broj.  Kawl,  Buck- 
mm,  and  Uumnhreys  Against,  Bros.  Jones,  D.C.T.,  and 
Shrive3,  D.Co.'  Division  was  a-ljnurned. -March  18 
Irish  night,  under  Sister  Jones,  D.V.T.— March  25. 
Visit  of  membeni  of  Cambridge  University  Lodge. 
Greeting-  exchanced. 

WiNCHFsTKR— "Garrison  Sn-fecruard."  April  3.  Bro. 
Colour  Sergeant  Harrison,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Three  ini- 
tiated and  one  admitted  on  c.c.  Pro;;ranime  :  Pound 
night,  a  plentiful  supply  of  cakes.fruit.  sweats, tfec.  for  all 
present:  songs  by  Bros. Corporal  GinnjLnvell,  Busby, and 
Sister  Light.  An  invitation  received  from  the  Itchen 
Valle.v  Lodge  was  accepted.  The  W.C.T.  cpoke  on  the 
committee's  work  on  the  proposed  new  Juvenile  Temple, 
and  a  very  bright  future  seems  to  bo  dawning  for  this 
object.  A  very  pleasant  evening ;  Watchwords  sold ; 
Lodge  increasing. 


dialoffuee,  and  solo?,  A  most  enjoyable  even 
3.  Entertained  Stratford  Enterprise  Lndge  from  7.4o  to 
9.15  ;  recitations,  dialogues,  and  solos.  Bro.  T.  S.  Turner 
gave  a  short  address  on  the  working  of  the  Temple,  and 
urged  the  members  to  help  iu  the  work.  On  leaving  the 
children  were  presented  with  an  orange  and  cake  each. 
Shop.editch.— "  Hand  of  Friendship."  March  2G. 
Entertainment  at  the  Blue  Ribbon  Mission,  Old-stroot  ; 
as  a  result  Bflverat  pledges  were  taken. — March  30.  Initi- 
ations and  singing  ;  Bro.  Suckling  gave  a  capital  address, 
being  listene'l  to  with  great  attention. 

Hacknet. — "  Hackney  Mission."  March  30.  Pleasant 
session  ;  good  attendance  ;  one  initiated  and  seven  old 
members  received  back. — Visited  by  Bro.  Fi&k,  G.L X,; 
Bro.  Hanlon.C.S.,  and  Sister  Smith.  W.V.T..tho  two 
latter  being  received  a^  honorary  niembers.  Addresses 
were  given  interspersed  witli  recitations,  odes  and  solos 
by  the  juvenile  members  :  and  all  spent  a  pleasant  time. 
Go-^PORT.— On  March  It)  a  Temple  was  instituted  in 
ci'nnection  with  the  Forton  Star  of  Hope  Lodge  at 
Forton,  ueur  Gosport,  in  the  Primitive  Methodist  School- 
room, Bro.  Edmund  Dyer,  D.S.J.T.,  assisted  by  other 
friends  instituted  the  same.  Seventeen  juveniles  and 
nine  adults  were  duly  initiated,  the  samo  having  been 
regaled  with  a  substantial  tea  by  Bro.  Webber  and  Sister 
Atrill  prior  to  opening.  The  proceedings  were  of  a  very 
encouraging  nature.  As  some  difficulty  was  mani feinted 
sometime  since  in  starting  a  Juvenile  branch  in  this 
locality,  the  Temple  w.-ts  named  the  Rising  Star  of 
Forton,  and  prospects  are  of  such  a  nature  as  to  indicate 
that  it  will  indeed  prove  true  to  its  name.  There  were 
many  visitors  present  from  Portsmouth  and  Gosport. 
Bro.  Dyer  gave  on  address.  Bro.  Webber,  the  S.  J.T.  of 
'  e  new  Temple,  returned  thanks  to  all  who  had  hel)ipd. 

RATCLiFf.— "Hope  of  Ratcliff.^'  March  31.  Three 
initiated.  An  interesting  blackboard  lesson,  "Our 
House,"  by  Bro.  W.  Bartlett.    Thirty-five  present. 

Stokkhoi'Se  (Plymouth).— "Hope  of  Sfconehouse," 
March  30.  Visit  to  the  Stonehouse  Lod^e.  Some  excellent 

tations  and  songs  were  given.    Ttie 
afterwards  of  a  very  good  tea,    which 


WALKS. 

Kapnorsuirr  District  Lodgi;.— Hundred  House. 
April  2.  The  Lodge  was  opened  at  3  p.m.,  by  Ero.  D. 
Charles  Davies,  D.C.T.,  who  was  supported  by  nearly  all 
the  other  district  officers,  and  a  very  fair  representation 
of  the  Lodges,  considering  the  difficulty  of  access  to  the 
place  of  meeting.  The  reportof  the  D.C.T.,  was  of  an 
ODCouraging  nature,  it  appearing  that  all  the  Lodges 
were  inagooJ  working  condition,  and  that,  in  a^ldition 
to  an  increase  to  February  1,  there  was  a  probability  of 
•till  a  greater  increase  during  tho  current  quarter, 
one  Lodge  (Union,  Penybont)  having  initiated  about 
30  ,'new  members  during  the  last  two  months.  Bro. 
A.  Boulter,  W.D.S.,  reported  a  total  membership  m 
the  nine  Lodges  on  February  Ist  of  322,  bein^  an  incrense 
of  30  on  the  quarter.  The  D.S.G.T.  (Bro.  W. 
Thomas)  stated  he  had  recently  restarted  a  Juvenile 
Temple  at  Rhayader,  and  his  report  shewed  a  gain  "f 
51  on  the  term.  These  reports  were  all  adopted  with 
unanimity,  and  other  business  was  d-»It  with.  It  was 
decided  to  hold  i\\s  next  session  at  Erwood  in  June,  and 
Bro.  Cmncillor  Beavan  (District  Superintendent 
U.K.  A.),  who  was  heartily  welcomed  as  a  visitor,  de- 
livered an  encouraging  address.  Subsequently 
g  public  tea  was  provided  in  the  schoolroom, 
and  in  the  evening  a  well-attended  public  meeting 
took  place  in  the  Franksbridge  Chapel,  Bro.  J.  LI. 
Jones,  P.D.Cuun.,  presiding,  and  addresses  were 
delivered  by  Bros.  Rev.  T.  D.  Jones,  Franksbridge  ;  D. 
Charles  Davies,  D.C.T..  Dandrindod  Welis  ;  and  Coun- 
cillor Beavan,  of  Cardiif.  Some  very  good  singing  was 
rendered  by  the  choir.  In  course  of  the  meeting  th< 
D.C.T.  presented  a  silver  badge  of  the  Order  to  Bro.  T, 
Davies,  L.D.,  for  proposing  the  largest  number  of  can- 
didates for  membership  into  the  local  Lodge  during  the 
past  half-year. 


DEGREE  TEMPLE. 
Manchester.—"  City  cf  Manchester."  March  11. 
Usual  fortnightly  session.  After  business,  &c..  enjoyable 
coffee  supper.- March  25.  Second  Degree  conferred  upon 
two.  Two  shillings  and  sixpence  voted  to  Negro  Mission 
Fund.  Tit-bits  from  the  Watchword  by  Bros,  Gibbon, 
E.  K.  George,  J.  S.  Gavin,  &c.  Temple  now  in  ( 
working  oraor. 


JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

TnuRO.— "Hope  of  Truro."  April!.  Macric  lantern 
entertainment  by  Bro.  W.  G.  PnUue.  Views  local, 
Scriptural,  comical,  and  others,  illustrative  of  the  awful 
effects  of  drink,  were  exhibited,  the  whole  forming  a 
most  enjoyable  and  instructive  programme.  Members 
iveaent  87. 

Sjbatfo3D,  E.— "Sunshine."  March 25.  Entertained 
Cobden  Lodge  from  7>30  to  9  o'clock   witii  recitationsf 


Temples,  and  a  good  number  of  membsrs.  The  S. D.C.T. 
presided,  and  gave  a  speech 'on  the  Symbols  of  the  Order, 
which  Wis  followed  by  Bro.  Tynon,  V.D.  Bro.  A.  Isher- 
wood  also  gave  an  address  on  minion  work.and  intimated 
that  the  Executive  had  decided  to  hold  a  Good  Templars 
raissiooin  the  neighbourhood,  and  earnestly  appealed 
for  assistance.  After  a  few  other  minor  questions  had 
bt;en  discussed  and  one  member  initiated  the  meeting  ter- 
minated. 

S.  E.  LASCAsnrRE.— A  special  eea^ion  of  iS>o.  4 
Convention  (Salford)  was  held  at  the  Hope  o! 
Salford  Lodge-room  on  April  2,  Bro.  John  Haudloy, 
C-C.T.,  pre.siding.  Bro.  J.  G.  Toltcn,  p.C.T.,  was 
introduced  with  honours,  and  presided  during  the  re- 
mainder of  tho  sessirn.  It  was  then  unanimously  re- 
solved that  "  the  resignations  of  the  Convention  officers 
be  tendered  and  acc?pte3,  and  that  Convention  amalja- 
raate  with  the  Degree  Temple  about  to  be  formed."  Nine 
bi others  and  sisters  then  signed  the  roll,  and  the  Templ« 
was  named  "No.  4  Convention  Degree  Temple,"  Bro. 
F.  D.  Sherratt,  V.S.J.T..  &c.,  was  recommended  na 
Temple  Deputy,  and  the  following  officers  were  in?tal!ed 
by  Bro.  Tolton:-D.  T..  Bro.  J.  Hfttidley;  D.V.T., 
Sister  Sherratt ;  D.  Sec.  Bro.  R.  Bowers,  jun.  :  D.F.S., 
Bro.  A.  Austin;  D.Tr.,  Bro.  T.  Goodier  ;  D.Ch..  Sister 
F.  Handley  ;  D.M.,  Bro.  H.  O'Neill ;  D.G.,  Bro.  Irving; 
P.D.T.,  Bro.  J.  C.  Stokoe.  Eroo.  Sherratt,  Stokoe.  and 
D.  Gavin  were  appointed  a  Committee  on  Byolawg. 
Place  of  next  meeting  and  future  action  with  regard  to  ' 
Lodges  not  affiliated  with  the  Temple  left  to  the  Execu- 
tive.   

NvVVAL    GOOD    TEMPLARY    IN    THE    WEST 

INDIES. 

Bro.    E.    Dolman,   Sergeant    R.TM.A..    L.D,   of   2iid 

United  Service  Lodge,  H.M  S.  Canada,  writes  as  follows: 
—"The  transfer  of  this  Lodge  tn  the  Naval  Distrieb  has 
given  great  satisfaction,  and  although  our  position  pre* 
vious  to  the  transfer  was  not  clearly  defined,  we  had  no* 
oers  partook  I  slacked  up  our  reins,  but  availed  ourselves  of  every 
orovided    for  j  opportunity  of  holding  ms'etingti   on  shore.     Whilst  '- 


them  by  the  members' of  the  L'ndgf.  The  committee  then  i  have  been  cruising  with  tho 
dintribufed  prizes  to  some,  and  a  few  encouraging  words  had  representatives  of  all 
to  all.  The  best  prize  was  sent  by  a  publican  of  the  \  therefore  been  able  to  c 
neighbourhood  for  one  of  the  children.  A  very  pleasant ;  each  other.  I  am  inclined 
evening  was  spent.  i  we  are  all  working  unde: 


fleet 

Jjodge.^  present,  and 
un^et  and  encourage 
to  think  that  now 
District  that  wo  shall 
AccRiNGTON.— "  Hope  of  Accrington."  April  1.  The  have  mure  uni*y  and  co-operation  one  with  theotlrer,  and 
Temple  was  instituted  this  evening  by  Bro.  F.  Ayton,  therefore  bo  able  to  add  more  f -rce  to  our  work.  We 
D.S.J.T.  and  will  be  atfi  iatei  with  the  Ebenezer  have  several  ships  leaving  the  cUtion  now  fur  home,  who 
Lodge,  Tnonty-fiis  younr  folks  present,  and  fix  adults,  have  Lodges  on  boar  !,  but  we  hope  to  see  their  chartera 
Officers  duly  installed.    A  plentiful  supply  of  coffee  and    turn-d  over  to  their  successors.  T'     ""        "  •»«»-- 

currant  cake  was  supplied    to    them,    ns  well  a-?  biscuits    to      see      this      done      in      all 
and  sweets.    The  evening  was  spent,  closing  at  9  o'clock,    hope    that    by    united    efforts 
in  singing,  reciting,  &c.    Two  prizes  were  given.    Bro.    future     may     give     a     good 
Pfr.inihall,    Accrington    Ebenez-^r,    promised  to  present    Good      Templary.       We      have 
ihv';    dxy    lujiith,    tor   tn   b.-s!;     e;ta'.ioa,     a  2s.   Od.    successful  public  meetings  at  Jaw 

received  great  support  fro 


Birmingham.— "Nil  Despemndam.  April  3.  Twi 
candidates  initiated.  Songs,  recitations  and  dialogue! 
by  members.     Good  meeting. 


:ecutiv6  would  likd 
c«.?t's,  and  we  do 
that  tho  station  in 
account  of  itself  iu 
held  several  very 
aica  and  BaTbadoes,ana 
the  local  brethren,  and  I 


attendance 


cannot  speak  too  highly  of  the  conduct  and  earnestness 
of  the  coloured  brethren.    It  would  do  some   of  our  home 
Lodges  good  to  see  how  they   conduct   their   meetings. 
1  We  have  received  a  great  addition  to  our  strength  in  the 
I  ship  by  the  appointment  of  Bro.  W.  Capper,  gunner  who 
i  was  one  of  che  first  to  introduce  the  Order  in  these 
.    , ,  '  islands,  and  therefore  knows  many  of  the  people.    Public 
A     -t  Q  J      a-  *       meetings  were  held  at  Bermuda,  where  we  stimulated 
«  o"L;'ii'„.«'™    and  helped  the  work.    We  also  started  Sunday  evening 
meetings  on  the  Blue  Ribbon  Army  lines  in  the  Teraplara 
Hall,  the  dockynrd  Chaplain  heartily  co-operating  with 
.    On  our  leaving,  this   work  was  left  in  the  hands  of 
will  render  a  good 
Bermuda  we  went  to 
Port   Royal,   Jamaica,    but   owing  to  the  yellow  fever 
being     prevalent,      we     did      not      see      much      erf 
the    brethren    on     shore.     But     Bro.      C  ipper     waa 
successful  in    hunting  up     some     of  his  old    friends, 
who  in  early   days  were  Good   Templars   and  bore   tho- 
heat  and  burden  of  the  fray,  and  are  still  earnest  worker* 
in  the  good  cause.     From  there  we  went  toPort  Antonia^ 
where  a  hearty  welcome  awaited  u;*.    A  monster  meeting 
held  iu  the  Court  House  presided  over  by  ths  Rev. 
hich    Bros.    Cotrrell  and  Capper   gave 
s,  the  entertainment  being  provided  by 
tne     Templars   from^the    ships.    Three  Lodge  sessions 
were    held    in    the    same  place,    and    several  pledges 
taken ;    a    Temperance     sermon    was    afso     preached 
by      Bro.      Capper,      in      tho      Wosleyan      Church. 
From  there  we  proceeded  with  pleasant  recollections  to 
Barbadoos,  and    we  had  a  ri^ht  royal  reception  from 
Bro.  Joseph  Woune  and  his  family  charter  members  of 
tho  Star  of  Hope  Lodge,  who,  during  our  stay  gave  his 
house  for  a  sailor's  home.     Here  we  had  a  tea  and  public 
entertainment   in  the  Bethel  School-room,  presided  over 
by  the  Rev.    J.  H.    Daniel,    editor   of    the  Wealoyaa 
JVutckman :     several     pledges     were    taken.       A    blue 
ribbon     meeting     was    next    held     in    Green    Park- 
lane    School.      Addresses    given.      Thirty-five  pledges 
wore  taken,  all  coloured  people,  whil-tt  at  Trinidad  and 
St.  Vincent,  we  also   held   meetings,  and  an  open   ses- 
sion, the  native  brethren,  admitting  that  we  were  giving 
them  a  good  lift  in  their  work  ;  but,   I  am   sorry  to  say, 
that  on    this   island    (St.  Lucia),    there    are  no  Good 
Templars,  most  of  the  people  being  French,  so  we  must 
bfl  content  to  wait   till  we    get   to  Antigua,  were  soma 
flourishing  Lodges  are  located,  thence  we  goim  Jamaica, 
to  Bermuda  from    wliich   plice  I    shall   again    write.— 
W.    Davey,  W.D.S.  (Naval)   34,   Skinner-street,  New 
Brompton, 


DISTRICT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS. 

South  Stafford.— A  meeting  of  the  Council 
in  the  Wesleyan  School,  BrownhiT 
li.  E.  Young,  D.S.J.T.,  presided, 
not  up  to  the  average,  but  some  good  wor 
It  waa  resolved  that  the  Council  spend  £2 

the  .Tuvenile    Examination,  and    tliat    distribution    of    g__     Ei^jg    r  n  "wl 
same   be   left  in  hands  of  Executive.     Bro.  A.  Rowley,  j         '.'c?^-     "t^^guj 
D.C.Treas..  rf  ported  a  balance  in  band  of  £3  10.-.  ll.\d,  i  55=coiinioi  ^.'^  stewarusmp. 
Reports  of  V.S.J.T.  shewed  the  District  to  be  in  a  fairly 
prosperous  state.  Ifc  was  decided  to  hold  the  next  Council 
meeting  on  July  3  at  West  Bromwich,  Bro.  Nelson  Ball, 
D.CSec,  to  be  asked  to  give  some  chemical  experiments 
on  that    occasion,    and  that    Juvenile    Temples  in   tLe 
neighbourhood  be  invited  to  attend. 

North  Durham.— Annual  Fession  ;  Lockhart's  Cocoa 
Room.'*.  High-street,  Gateshead,  April  3.  The  CouncH 
waa  called  to  order  by  Bro.  J.  A.  Harrison,  P.S.J.T.,  at !  S.  Sutton,  at 
3  p  m.  Tlie  report  nf  the  D.S.J.T.  was  very  interesting  |  earnest  add 
and  satisfactory.  It  shewed  tliat  in  «pita  of  the 
depression  in  trade  great  progrPBB  had  been  made  in  the 
District;  2G  Temples  were  reported  to  be  working  with  a 
membership  of  2,6(J8,  beingan  increase  of  one  Temple  and 
156  members  for  tho  quarter,  and  an  increase  for  the  year 
of  (JG2  members.  The  two  largest  Temples  in  the  District 
are  the  Pride  of  Ayres  Quay,  with  a  membership  of  392. 
and  the  John  Wesley  with  250  members.  Both  Temples 
meet  in  the  same  neighbourhood.  The  reports  of 
the  S.J.T.'s  and  V.S.J.T. 'a  shewed  that  a  good 
work  was  carried  on  iu  every  Temple.  The  Treasurer 
reported  a  balance  in  hand  of  £3  Oj.  lOJ.  The  following 
resolutions  were  carried  unanimously  : — That  a  vote  of 
thanks  be  forwarded  toBro.  JohuWiison.M.P.,  forhis  sup. 
port  and  able  speech  on  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill 
in  the  House  of  Commons.  That  a  vote  of  thanks  be  ten-* 
dered  to  Bro.  Roger  Halliday,  P.D.S.J.T.,  for  his  ener- 
getic services  during  the  past  throe  years  as  chief  officer. 
That  the  next  Council  meeting  be  held  in  Durham 
City.  The  election  of  officers  resulted  in  the  following 
being  elected  :— D.S.J.T.,  Ero.  J.  A.  Harrison  ;  D.C.C., 
Bro.  W.  Cofttea  ;  C.V.T.,  Sister  S.  Hall ;  C.T.,  Sister  A. 
Jamison  ;  C.S..  Bro.  A.  Campbell ;  C.C.  Bro-  J.  Dykes; 
CM.,  Bro.  J.  Edwards;  C.A.S.,  Bro,  T.  Carter  ;  CD.M., 
Sister  Ourfield :  CG.,  Sister  M.  Hall;  CS.,  Bro. 
T.  Teasdale,  Tho  D.S.J.T.,  and  CS.,  were  instructed 
to  draw  up  a  quarterly  visiting  plan  ;  a  very  successful 
meeting  was  brought  to  a  close  at  C.30.  There  was  a  veiy 
large  attendance  of  representatives  and  visitors, 


SUB-DISTRICTS,  CONVENTIONS,  Ac. 

Bolton  and  Farnwortii.— A  special  session  was  held 
at  the  Happy  Home  Lodge  in  the  Primitive  Methodist 
School-room,  Higher^BridRe-street,  Bolton,  on  March  29. 
There  were  present  Rtrps.  from  six  Lodges  and  three 


'*  When  I  goes  a-shoppiiig,'*  said  an  old  lady,  "  I 
allersasks  for  what  I  wants,  and  if  they  have  it  and 
it's  cheap  and  it's  suitable,  and  X  feel  inclined  to 
take  it,  and  it  can't  be  got  at  any  place  for  less,  I 
almost  allcrs  take  it  without  chaflering  all  day,  as 
most  people  do." 

Wb  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro,  Raine's  advertisement,  which  fl-ili  be  found 
in  these  pages.— [Advt.I 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Apbil  12,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

7,  8,  9,  BRIDQEWATER  SQUARE,  BARBICAN,  E.G. 

Visitors  to  London  will  find  many  advantages  by  staying  at  thia  quiet,  clean,  home-like  and  comfortable  hotel.  Moat  central 
or  business  or  pleasure.  Near  St.  Paul"?  Cathedral,  G.P.O.,  and  all  places  of  interest ;  two  minuteB'  walk  from  Aldersijate  street 
and  five  from  Moorpate-street Metropolitan  Kailway  Stations;  TermiBi  of  the  Great  Western,  Great  Northern,  Groat  Eastern, 
Midland,  L.  and  N.  W,,  L.  C.  and  Dover,  and  iu connection  with  ALL  Railways.  Trains,  Oars,  Busses,  every  three  minuter,  to  all 
parts  of  London  and  Suburbs.  Terras— Beds  Is.  6tl.,23.,  23.  6d.  per  day,  with  use  of  Sitting-rooms.  &c.  Breakfast  or  Tea  f  mm  Is. 
Nochareefor  attf-ndance.  Special  inclusive  terms  to  Americans  and  others  desiring  it.  "VISITORS*  GUIDE  TO  LONDON: 
What  to  See,  and  How  to  See  It  in  a  Week."  With  Sketch  Map  and  Tariff,  post  free  on  application  to  G.  T.  S.  TRAWTEK, 
Proprietor.  I.O.G.T.,  City  of  London  Lodge,  best  and  larirest  Lodge  in  London,  is  close  to  the  Hotel,  which  ia  patronised  by 
lar^e  nmnhera  of  Good  Templars  and  their  friends.        Established  1859.  Hot  and  Cold  Baths. 

BNLAROBMBNT   OF  PREMISES. 


20  and  21,  BURTON  OBBSOENT,  LONDON.  W.O. 

Withirt  Oto  mlDQtes'  walk  of  Great  Northern,  Midland,  London  and  North  Western  Statlona.    Easily  reached  from  Great  Western 

and  Great  Euteni,  by  Metropolitan  BAilway  via  Gower-street  and  King's  Cross.    Fre<iuent  OmnlbuBes  from  South  Saatem,  LondOD 

Chatham,  and  Dover,  and  South  Western  Stations.    "  Comfort  with  economy."    Tariff  Card  on  application. 


Important  Notice  to  Jlbbcrtiscrs. 

We  would  impress  upon  Advertisers  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columns.  The  extensive  ciiculathionof  the 
Watchword— the  Official  Ortran  of  the  Grand  Lodge— 
should  commend  it  aa  an  cccellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
businesa  generally.  The  most  prominent  position  in  tiie 
paper  is  given  to  the  announcements  of  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &c.,    at  the  following  rates : 

For       /"Odo  insertion         4s.  Od.  \        Any    space 

one  Inch  3  Two  insertions  at  ...        Ss.  6d.  (more    or    less 

of        J  Three      .,  .,  ...        3s.  Od.  ("        at  the 

pace     (.Four  and  beyond 29.  6d.  j     same  rate. 

Including    a    reference    to    the    Event    iu    th«  "Forthcoming 
Events  "  column. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  under  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach  us  as  Neios.     We  can 
only   publish  them   however,    as  Advertisements,    giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  vi:.  : 
SIXPENCE  FOB  THE  FIRST  24  "WORDS. 

So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  Cd,  a  Public  Meeting  can 
be  advertised  in  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  active 
Temperance  Workers  in  every  Town  in  England,  thus 
affording  efficient  local  publicity,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  others  visiting  the 
districts.  Beyond  24  Words  the  charge  is  3d.  for  every 
additional  six  Words. 

April  13  (Tuesday).  Pride  of  Brompton  Lodge, 
Britannia  Coffee  Palace.  178,  Brompton-road,  S.W.  Twelve 
reasons  for  Two  District  Lodges  in  Middlesex  will  be  given 
hy  Bro.  Samncl  InsuU.  P.D.C.T.  DiscusBioa  invited.  Bro. 
J.  Read,  W.C.T.,  will  preside.  


§ituations  Mantcb  itiib  liicant. 

First  twenty-four  Words Gd. 

Every  six  Words  additional 3d. 


LOCAL  SECRETARY  Required  by  a  Freehold 
Land  Society,  having  over  7,000  members  and 
£80,000  funds  ;  anyone  can  make  £2  a  week  and  more  by 
obtaining  members  to  subscribe  5^,  a  month. — Mr.  Fair, 
38,  Finsbury-pavement,  E.C. 


WANTED,  Situation  as  Head  Gardener  ; 
thoroughly  experienced  in  the  profession ;  married  ; 
age  35  ;  good  references;  3rd  Deg.  I.O.TI.T. — Address, 
H.  HoBSNALL.  Aahgate-road,  Chesterfield. 


TO     Master     Painters. —Wanted,    situation    as 
Paperhanger  and  Painter ;  abstainer. — A.  Shotton, 
North-street,  Winchcombe,  Gloucestershire. 


WANTED. 
25,000  out  of  the  200,000 

MEMBERS  I.O.G.T. 

TO   FIRE 

A  "SHILLING    SHOT" 

AT  TWO 

PUBLIC  HOUSES 

IN 

FORJE     STREET,     DEVONPORT, 

Adjoining  the  Sailors'  Rest. 

£2,600  will  ensure  their  being  closed  and  pulled 

down,  and  a  Teetotal  Block  will  be  built  on 

their  site. 


Send  Stamps  or  Postal  Orders  to 

MISS  WESTON, 

Sailors'  Rest, 

DETOyPORT, 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT  DEPOTS, 
Triangle  House.Mare  Street.Hackney.E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstone  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder, 
Andre's  Journal.   Id.  Monthly. 


W   IT    WILL    PAY    YOU  "W 

TO  SEND  to  BOWERS  Bros.,  89,  Blackfriani- 
road,  London,  E.G.,  for  any  description  of  Printing. 
.0,000  Handbills,  14s.  6d.  ;  1,000  MemorandumB,  6s. 
Paper  B.'igs  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  l^ade 
Prmting.    Cheapest  and  best  house  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 
PARCELS  POST. 

SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  distribution,  1,000,  4s.  6d. 
500,  3s.  3d.,  with  notice  at  back,  Quantities,3s.  per  1,000 
Posters,  20m.  by  30in.,  100,  98. ;  Window  Bills,  4s.  per 
100  iu  good  style.  Fledge  Cards  and  all  reqoisites 
Send  name  and  address  and  one  stamp  for  sample 
Rfitimates  for  all  classes  of  work.     Orders  per  return  Post 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

A  nti- Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Chocolate  Powder, 

GUARANTEED  PUitE  SOLUBLE  COtOA  OF  THE    FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Excess  of  Fat  Extr.-icted. 

The  Faculty  pronounco     it    "The  most  nutiitious,  perfectly 


digestible  Bevera.gefor  Bbeaefast,  Luncheon,  or  Suppek,  and 

invaluable  for  Invalids  and  Young  Cluldren." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE MEDICALPRESS. 

Boinw  without  sugiir,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  snits  all 
palates,  keeps  for  years  in  all  climates,  and  is  foar  times  the 
strength  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened  with    arroivroot, 

starch,  &,c.,  and  in  reality  cheaper  than  such  Mixtures. 

Made  instantaneously  with  boiling  water,  a   teaspoonfol  to  a 

Breakfast  Cnp,  costing  leas  than  a  Half-penny. 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 
and  is  specially  adapted  for  early  Brea}£fast. 

Bold  by  Chemists  and  Grocer;,  in  tins,  at  Is.  Cd.,  33.,  ba.  Gd  ,  &c. 
H.  SCHWEITZER  &  CO..  lO.Adam.atreet,  Strand,  Loudon, W.C 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    APRIL    12,    1886. 


A  PROJECT  NEEDING  SUPPORT,  AND 
DESERVING  IT. 

Appk.vls  for  help  of  one  kind  and  another 
are  so  numerous  that  the  most  generous  must 
turn  a  deaf  ear  to  a  very  large  proportion  of 
them,  and  yet,  with  the  growing  grievance  of 
"  80  many  calls,"  the  cry  is,  "  still  they  come." 
But  we  are  not  now  starting  upon  a  new 
begging  expedition,  nor,  indeed,  are  we  about 
to  ask  anyone's  charitable  aid.  AVe  are 
only  going  to  appeal  to  a  somewhat  limited  and 
exclusive  circle,  and  to  invite  those  gentlemen 
who,  whether  living  in  London  or  occasionally 
coming  up  to  the  Jletropolis  from  the  provinces, 
are  at  ail  of  the  nature  called  clubbable,  to 
become  members  of  the  London  Central  Club. 
We  are  very  sorry  we  caunot  extend  our  invita- 
tion to  ladies.  Why  clubs  should  be  the 
exclusive  resort  of  only  one  half  of  humanity 
we  can  hardly  say,  but  so  it  is,  and  it  is  doubt- 
less an  evidence  of  the  backwardness  of  our 
civilisation. 

The  London  Central  Club,  be  it  known,  is  a 


ost  commodious  and  well-appointed  institution, 
occupying  a  spacious  and  massive  building  of 
six  large  floors  in  the  very  heai-t  of  the  great 
city.  It  has  been  in  existence  about  two  years, 
and  was  started  with  considerable  spirit  and 
pluck,  after  the  somewhat  disastrous  failure  of 
a  similar  effort.  The  cry  went  forth  that 
a  good  London  club  could  not  possibly 
pay  without  making  profits  out  of  the  sale  of 
drink.  The  answer  was  "  Then  more  shame  for 
the  Temperance  community  if  they  do  not 
determine  to  make  it  pay."  Several  thousand 
pounds  have  been  expended  in  fitting  and 
furnishuig  the  London  Central  Club,  and  in 
paying  the  expenses  of  starting  and  of  waiting 
for  an  accession  of  members,  and  those 
two  years  have  been  an  anxious  and 
arduous  time  for  the  founders.  But 
at  last,  by  a  great  effort,  and  by  the  munificence 
mainly  of  a  few  good  Temperance  friends  who 
arc  far  too  heavily  pressed,  capital  has  been 
subscribed  to  clear  oft'  all  past  liabilities,  and  to 
make  a  new  start  for  a  future,  and,  we  trust, 
a  prosperous  career. 

We  do  not  appeal,  therefore,  for  gifts.  All  we 
ask  for  now  is  that  Temperance  friends  who  are 
able  will  become  members  of  the  club.  The  sub- 
scription for  town  members  residing  within  10 
miles,  or  having  daily  business  in  London,  is 
two  guineas  per  annum,  payable  in  half-yearly 
instalments ;  while  for  country  members,  re- 
siding beyond  that  distance,  the  annual  sub- 
scription is  only  half-a-guinea  ;  and  there  is  no 
entrance  fee.  The  advantages  are  that  members 
have  a  house  of  call  where  they  can  invite 
friends,  make  business  appointments,  obtain 
well-served  refreshments  at  very  reasonable 
charges,  read  the  papers  and  magazines, 
play  at  billiards,  chess,  draughts,  ifcc.,  write 
letters,  leading  articles,  or  poetry  if  they  like, 
in  a  quiet  writing-room,  have  a  good  "wash 
and  brush  up,"  and — tell  it  not — even  indulge 
in  a  quiet  smoke  in  retired  quarters.  Surely 
this  is  a  good  return  for  so  small  a  subscrip- 
tion. 

But  we  press  the  matter  on  higher  grounds 
than  the  mere  return  of  value  for  money.  We 
have  other  clubs  to  compete  with :  Political 
clubs,  drinking  clubs,  gambling  clubs,  aristo- 
cratic class  clubs,  itc,  <tc.,  whereas  this  is  bona 
fide  a  Temperance  club.  Many  of  its  memb«?rs 
are  not  pledged  teetotalers,  but  they  gladly 
join  and  cheerfully  conform  to  its  rules,  and 
thus  new  habits  are  formed  and  practical  Tem- 
perance teaching  prevails.  We  need  hardly 
say  how  readily  money  flows  in  to  a  party 
political  club.  Ought  not  the  rich  men 
of  the  Temperance  movement  to  be  equally 
ready  to  support  a  Temperance  club?  Such 
a  club  should  be  the  central  meeting  point  r 
of  the  leaders  of  every  section  of  the  Tempei« 
ance  movement,  of  their  conferences  and  councils; 
and  we  have  stood  by  this  club  from  its  be- 
ginning tillnow  with  tliis  feeling— thatitwould  be 
a  disgrace  to  so  great  a  movement  as  onrs, 
after  once  such  an  effort  had  been  made,  and 
temporarily  repulsed  by  the  drink  interest,  if  it 
could  be  said  that  the  Temperance  reformers  of 
England  had  not  sufficient  public  spirit  and  co- 
hesion amongst  thera  to  make  such  a  club  an 
established  fact  and  an  assured  success. 


THE  SALE  OF  LIQUORS   TO   CHILDREN 

]Mr.  Conydeaee  scored  a  good  stroke  of 
success  on  Friday,  2nd  inst.,  the  same  date  that 
was  signalised  by  Sir  J.  Pease's  Curtailment  of 
Sunday  Liquor-selling.  The  provisions  of  Mr. 
Conybeare  s  Bill  were  stated  in  the  Watchword 
last  week.  They  prohibit  pubUcans  from  selling 
to  children  under  13  years  of  age,  prescribing  a 
penalty  up  to  203.  for  the  first  ofl'ence,  and  40s. 
for  subsequent  offences. 

The  proposal  emanated  from  a  committee  of ' 
influential  Temperance  men,  of  whom  Mr. 
W.      I       Palmer    is    one  of      the      leading 


April  12,  188S 


THE    GOOD    TE5IPLAES'    WATCHWORD. 


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spirits,  with  Mr.  George  Calvert,  acting 
as  secretary  with  his  accustomed  zeal  and 
energy.  An  influential  conference  recently 
held  at  Exeter  Hall  countenanced  the  effort, 
after  receiving  a  report  of  a  public-house  census 
which  had  been  taken  by  the  members  of  the 
Tolmers  Square  Help  Myself  Society  and  other 
friends  on  a  Saturday  night  between  the  hours  of 
9  and  12.  It  shewed  that  48,805  men,  30,784 
women,  and  7,019  children  entered  200  drink- 
ing houses  in  three  hours.  Those  200  houses 
thus  enumerated  were  considered  to  be  fairly 
representative  of  the  10,000  other  licensed  pre- 
mises in  the  Metropolis,  and  it  was  estimated 
that  in  London  some  250,000  boys  and  girls  are 
thus  becoming  habituated  to  the  surroundings 
of  the  public-house,  breathing  its  vitiated  at- 
mosphere, witnessing  its  awful  sights,  listening 
to  its  demoralising  talk,  and  imbibing  its 
dangerous  drinks. 

The  statement  of  the  committee  avers  that 
the  state  of  London  in  regaid  to  this  crying 
evil  is  unhappily  not  exceptional.  A  Saturday 
night  drinking  census  of  the  City  of  Bristol  in 
1881,  shewed  that  in  four  hours  12,000  chil- 
dren entered  900  drinking  houses.  And  what 
is  true  of  London  and  Bristol  may  also  be  re- 
garded as  true  of  the  majority  of  unpopulous 
cities  and  towns. 

With  such  facts  and  figures  before  earnest 
Christian  men  and  women,  what  could  they  do 
less  than  urge  forward  immediate  legislation  on 
the  lines  of  Mr.  Conybeare's  bill  ?  It  was 
naturally  anticipated  that  the  proposal  would 
be  met  by  the  old  cry  of  "  interference  with  the 
liberty  of  the  subject,"  and  the  committee  there- 
fore published  precedents  for  such  interference, 
and  reminded  those  who  want  to  carry 
the  useful  doctrine  of  liberty  to 
the  extreme  of  licentiousness  that  by  Act 
of  Parliament  no  child  under  13  years 
can  be  employed  full  time  in  a  factory  or  mine  ; 
by  Act  of  Parliament  every  child  under  13  must 
attend  school ;  and  by  Act  of  Parliament  no 
child  under  12  may  pledge  at  a  pawn-shop. 
These  regulations  suggested  how  unreasonable 
it  would  be  to  hinder  legislation  designed  to 
protect  young  children  from  the  contamination 
of  drinkshops,  where  all  that  is  precious  in  child 
nature  may  be  destroyed. 

Along  debate  ensutd,  in  which  a  great  deal 
of  Tery  small  talk  was  indulged  in,  but  in  the 
small  hours  of  Saturday  morning  the  second 
reading  was  adopted  by  132  votes  for,  115 
against,  a  majority  of  17.  We  heartily  pray 
that  this  measure  may  pass  through  committee 
tinmaimed,  and  become  law  in  its  entirety. 


SUNDAY  CLOSING. 


Sir  Joseph  Pe.^se's  Bill  for  the  curtailment 
of  Sunday  liquor  selling  passed  its  second 
reading  on  Friday,  2nd  inst.,  in  a  rather  small 
House,  there  being  101  votes  for  and  41 
against,  giving  a  majority  of  GO.  Only  three 
members  are  reported  to  have  spoken — Lord 
Oranborne,  Mr.  Llewellyn,  and  Sir  J.  Pease, 
and  the  announcement  of  the  majority  was 
received  with  laughter  and  cheers.  The 
"  swells  "  were  for  the  most  part  away  dining, 
and  were  somewhat  surprised  on  returning 
in  evening  dress  towards  10  o'clock  to  find 
that  considerable  progress  had  been  made  in 
actual  legislation.  Lord  Randolph  was  par- 
ticularly chagrined,  and  vented  himself  in 
characteristic  fashion.  Lord  Cranborne  tried  to 
make  an  effective  speech  against  the  Bill,  com- 
mencing, of  course,  as  opponents  usually  do,  by 
declaring  that  "  the  proposal  was  one  with 
which  he  had  a  very  great  deal  of  sympathy." 
He  wanted  to  put  off  all  Temperance  legisla- 
tion till  the  Government  might  introduce  it 
with  the  Local  Government  Bill.  And  then, 
doubtless,  be  would  do  his  best  to  render 
nugatory  any  really  Temperance  element  that 
might  appear.     He  made  one  suggestion  that 


should  not  be  lost  sight  of,  namely,  that  a  great 
deal  of  Sunday  drunkenness  was  attributable  to 
Saturday  night  drinking,  and  this  pointed 
rather  to  a  Saturday  Night  Closing  Bill.  Very 
good,  my  Lord  Cranborne,  we  shall  look  for 
an  amendment  from  you  in  this  direction  when 
the  Bill  reaches  committee.  He  would  support 
a  Bill  for  shortening  the  hours  of  labour  of 
women  in  public-houses ;  but  this  could  be 
attained  without  closing  the  houses.  Yes,  Lord 
Cranborne  and  his  friends  would  doubtless 
support  anything  that  is  not  proposed  to  be 
done  in  preference  to  what  is  in  a  Bill 
before  the  House.  But  Sunday  Closing 
would  shorten  the  hours  of  labour  for 
many  thousand  men,  women,  and  children  who 
are  not  employed  in  public-houses ;  and  more 
than  this,  it  would  ensure  tiiem  better  results 
for  their  labour  in  increased  home  comfort  and 
happiness ;  so  Lord  Cranborne  may  as  well 
come  up  to  the  veiy  moderate  and  halting  mea- 
sure of  Sir  J.  Pease,  and  think  more  of  the  wel- 
fare of  the  people  and  less  of  the  vested  interests 
of  the  brewers  and  publicans. 

We  have  said  that  the  measure  is  moderate 
and  halting.  We  append  a  statement  of  the 
proposed  changes,  prefacing  it  by  shewing 
what  are 

THE   EXISTING   REGCL.\.TI0NS. 

The  hours  during  which  public-houses  are  at 
present  open  on  Sunday  are  as  follows  : — 

In  the  metropolitan  district — 

From  1  o'clock  p.m.  to  3  o'clock  p.m.  From 
G  o'clock  p.m.  to  11  o'clock  p.m. 

Elsewhere—^ 

From  12.30  o'clock  p.m.  to  2.30  o'clock  p.m 
From  6  o'clock  p.m.  to  10  o'clock  p.m. 

THE    PROPOSED    CHANGES 

are  as  follows  : — 

It  is  proposed  by  this  Bill  to  reduce  the 
evening  hours  of  opening  in  the  metropolitan 
DISTRICT,  so  that  houses  may  remain  open — • 

From  7  o'clock  p.m.  until  10  o'clock  p.m. 

And  in  places  outside  the  metropolit.4.n 
DISTRICT,  but  within  the  metropolitan  police 
district,  or  a  town  or  populous  place  as  defined 
by  the  Act  of  1874,  so  that  houses  may  remain 
open — 

From  7  o'clock  until  9  o'clock  p.m. 

In  places  outside  the  metropolitan  district,but 
witliin  the  metropolitan  police  district  or  a  town 
or  populous  place,  it  is  proposed  to  prohibit 
any  sale  of  intoxicating  liquor  during  the  hours 
of  opening,  except  the  sale  of  beer,  itc,  for  con- 
sumption off  the  premises. 

In  the  country  it  is  proposed  that  public- 
houses  should  not  be  opened  at  all  on  Sunday, 
but  neither  in  town  nor  country  is  it  proposed 
to  alter  the  present  law  as  regards  a  bond  fide 
traveller,  or  as  relates  to  railway  refreshment 
rooms. 

The  effect  of  placing  such  a  measure  as  this 
in  competition  with  Sir.  Stevenson's  Bill  is  to 
suggest  that  public-house  trading  on  Sundays 
ought  to  be  and  is  encouraged  by  Act  of  Parlia- 
ment. 

The  curtailment  provided  by  this  measure 
is  in  the  right  direction.  It  is  well  to  be  thank- 
ful for  small  mercies.  Like  a  billiard- 
marker,  or  a  cricket-scorer.  Sir  Joseph  Pease 
has  endeavoured  to  mark  the  advance  of  public 
opinion  on  the  Statute  Book,  but  with  great 
respect  for  his  good  intentions,  we  think  he  has 
scored  with  a|strong  leaning  to  the  publican  in' 
tercst,  and  that  he  has  altogether  miscalculated 
and  underrated  the  widespread  public  desire 
for  total  closing.  It  remains  for  earnest-minded 
reformers  to  continue  their  good  efibrts,  and  not 
to  rest  until  the  evil  traffic  is  stopped  on 
Sundays,  as  other  trades  are,  and  on  week-days 
also  wherever  public  opinion  demands  protec- 
tion from  its  withering  and  blighting  curse. 


The  G.W.C.T.  requests  us  to  call  the  attention 
of  all  Lodges  to  his  ofiicial  notice — re  the  recom- 
mendation of  Lodge  Deputies  and  Lodge  IJIectotal 
Superintendents, 


The  remarkable  experiences  of  five  Good 
Templar  sailors,  who  were  icebound  for  over  a 
fortnight  in  the  Baltic  Sea  and  suffered  many 
trials,  are  narrated  in  another  column,  and  are  well 
worth  reading. 

Mr.  W.  S.  Caine,  M.P.  for  Barrovr-in-Fumese, 
will  be  an  acquisition  to  our  forces  in  Parliament 
we  most  heartily  rejoice  to  welcome.  Both  on  per- 
sonal grounds  and  for  the  sake  of  our  cause,  Mr. 
Caine's  re-election  will  afford  genuine  satisfaction 
to  all  sections  of  Temperance  Reformers. 

The  Bengal  Govern.ment  are  just  perpetrating 
an  atrocious  job  by  legalising  State  maiiufactories 
of  drunkards.  Jt  ia  done  on  the  plea  of  reducing 
intemperance,  but  the  Government  Distilleries  and 
their  retail  agencies  selected  with  "  greater  care," 
will  be  simply  a  big  network  of  State  officialism  for 
making  the  natives  drunk  and  absorbing  their  hard 
earnings.  We  print  elsewhere  the  statement  of  the 
Times  correspondent. 

^■Bro.  the  Rev.  H.  J.  Boyd,  D.C.T.,  secretary  of 
the  British  Temperance  League,  writes  as  follows  : 
"  In  your  excellent  leader  of  April  5  there  is  an 
error  that  should  be  corrected.  The  writer  says  ■ 
'  Witness  the  declaration  passed  at  the  late  con- 
ference at  Sheffield,  of  the  Northern  Branch  of  the 
National  Temperance  Federation,  which  resolved 
that  "  A  mere  transfer  authority  from  the  maigs- 
trates  to  Town  Councils,  or  to  anybody  proposed 
to  be  created  under  a  Local  Government  Bill,wonId 
rather  increase  the  evil  complained  of.'  Such 
resolution  was  drawn  by  the  Executive  of  the 
British  Temperance  League,  and  placed  before  the 
conference;  but  as  there  was  a  difference  of  opinion, 
and  the  time  for  debate  having  been  exhausted,  at 
the  request  of  several  friends  the  resolution  was 
withdrawn." 

The  Punishment  of  Profanity  is  so  rare  an 
occurrence  that  it  is  worth  noting  as  a  warning  both 
to  old  and  young.  A  Mr.  George  Bliss,  of 
Beckenhani,  was  summoned  by  a  neighbour  for 
using  profane  langua.Eje.  The  proceedings  were 
taken  under  Act  19,  George  II.,  c.  21,  sec.  l.which 
provides  a  penalty  of  Is.  if  the  offender  be  a  day 
labourer,  common  soldier,  or  common  seaman  ;  28. 
for  every  other  person  below  the  degree  of  a 
gentleman  ;  and  5a.  if  of  or  above  the  degree  of  a 
gentleman.  Mr.  Bliss  was  fined  28.  and  Is.  costs, 
thus  having  not  only  to  pay  the  penalty  but  to 
suffer  for  the  remainder  of  his  days  from 
the  odium  of  a  judicial  decision  to  the 
effect  that  he  is  a  person  below  the 
degree  of  a  gentleman.  After  this  we  shall 
certainly  do  our  beat,  both  as  journalists  and  in- 
dividually, to  avoid  the  use  of  profane  language, 
and  hope  our  all  contemporaries  will  do  the  same. 
The  newspapers  reporting  the  case  do  not  even 
inform  us  what  words  constituted  the  offence,  for 
fear,  we  presume,  that  they  might  be  similarly 
fined.  Had  this  unfortunate  man  taken  the  pledge 
of  a  Juvenile  Templar,  who  knows  but  he  might 
have  attained  tlie  degree  of  a  gentleman,  and  his 
bliss  might  have  been  complete? 

To  the  Children's  Rescce. — Pressure  will 
doubtless  be  needed  to  guard  asiainst  the  mutilation 
of  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill.  A  great  effort  will  be  made 
to  prevent  its  application  to  children  fetching  beer 
for  their  parents.  Letters  and  memorials  should  be 
sent  to  members  of  Parliament  urging  the  support 
of  the  complete  Bill,  and  asking  ;  hem  to  vote 
against  any  such  mutilation  in  committee.  If  such 
an  exception  be  made  to  the  Bill,  it  will  open  the 
way  for  wholesale  excuse  and  evasion.  The 
publican  wUl  always  assume  that  parents 
have  sent  the  children.  Our  M.P.'g 
will  not  suffer  in  their  vertebral  depart- 
ment by  the  aid  of  a  little  gentle  and  healthy 
stimulus  which  no  one  can  supply  so  well  as  their 
iiwn  active  constituents.  A  little  quiet,  plodding 
work  of  this  kind,  writing  letters,  preparing 
memorials,  getting  signatures,  and  such  like,  may 
do  more  real  good  than  talking  on  public  platforms, 
and  spending  no  end  of  energy  in  points  of  order 
or  personal  squabbles.  Here,  then,  is  an  oppor- 
tunity for  doing  useful  work.  Who  will  rise  to  the 
occasion  ?  Every  friend  of  the  children  should  do 
something.  If  our  sisters  cannot  vote  they  can 
write  ;  they  can  influence  others  ;  they  can  send 
petitions  from  children  and  from  children's 
parents.  We  hope  that  an  earnest  effort  will  be 
made,  and  that  this  small  but  most  valuable 
measure  will  be  carried  safely  through,and  speedily 
become  the'Jaw  of  our  land. 


534 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORPy 


J^//^^^>M^^ 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 


The  D.C.T.  or  East  Kent,  Bro.  Weston,  issues 
an  editiau  of  "  Onward,"  monthly  in  Folkestone, 
with  several  pages  of  local  matter,  which  lie  edits. 

Our  SoLDiEE  Bbkturen  in  India  had  a  criolcet 
match  on  Christmas  Day,  when  the  eleven  of  True 
to  the  Core  Lodge  beat  those  of  the  Hazel 
Dale  Lodge. 

Me.  Lewis  McIver,  M.P.  for  Torquay,  said 
recently  :  "Excellent  as  are  the  purposes  of  other 
organisations  of  Temperance,  the  Good  Templars 
are  the  fighting  men  !" 

The  "Queen's  Paek  "  (London)  Cricket  Clue, 
I  see,  is  a  Good  Templar  one,  and  has  numerous 
engagements  ;  several  of  the  opposing  teams  also 
being  Templar  elevens. 

NoETU  Durham  has  several  Lodges  with  over 
100  members.  They  are— 990  (Tow  Law)  132 
members  ;  2140  (Howden-le-Wear),  120;  131 
(Stockton),  107  ;  3245  (Stockton),  IOC. 

The  Rev.  E.  N.  Matthews,  who  planted  the 
Order  in  Belgium,  has  issued  from  the  Sailors' 
Institute  at  Sliadwell  a  shilling  work,  entitled 
"Belaying  Pin  Gospel,"  detailing  the  brutalities 
practised  upon  seamen  aboard  merchant  ships. 

In  my  roKMEE  list  of  loxo  SEEVIOE  LODfiE 
Devutles  I  did  not  hear  soon  enough  of  Bro.  H. 
Ekins,who  has  been  Lodge  Deputy  of  the  Star  of  St. 
Neots  Lodge,  Hunts.,  ever  since  April, 1S72,  and  is 
therefore  one  of  the  oldest  Deputies  in  England. 

El  Tcniplario  is  the  name  of  the  first  Spanish 
Temperance  periodical  ever  issued,  its  first  number 
appearing  on  New  Years  Day  at  Monte  Video, 
South  America,  as  the  organ  o£  the  Spanish  Good 
Templars  in  the  republics  of  La  Plata  and 
Uruguay. 

A  Long  P>njB.— A  visitor  to  Unite  and  CoHq«er 
Lodge,  No.  419,  at  Bark  Creek,  New  South 
Wales,  says  the  members  travel  great  distances  to 
attend  it«  sessions.  One  brother  had  that  evening 
travelled  28  miles  on  horseback  to  attend  the  ordin- 
ary session. 

The  Maa'OK  or  Hythe,  in  presiding  recently  at 
a  meeting  of  Good  Templars,  said,  "  he  considered 
it  only  a  magistrate's  duty  to  take  an  interest  m  all 
meetings  held  for  the  promotion  of  the  welfare  of 
the  people  over  whom  he  was  placed.  He  also  re- 
commended Good  Tercplary  as  being  a  powerful 
institution  for  good  in  the  world,  and  worthy  the 
support  of  all  right-tliinking  people." 

The  Lancashire  Coxgregationai  Union  has 
recently  met  in  Lancaster,  where  Bro.  R- Man- 
Berth's  valuable  services  and  those  of  bister 
Mansergh,  jun.,  in  connection  with  the  re- 
ception were  duly  acknowledged  by  the  confer- 
ence Bro.  R.  Mansergh  has  for  years  been  the 
District  Secretary  for  the  Congregational  Union 
for  North  Lancashire,  of  which  area  he  is  District 
Chief  Templar. 

The  BiRMDJonAM  School  Boaed,  on  pressure 
from  the  caucus,  has  rescinded  the  resolution  ox- 
cludin"  intoxicants  from  the  schools,  which  can, 
therefore,  be  again  intermittently  licensed  as 
temporary  drink  shops.  As  they  cannot  be 
shamed  by  their  friends  I  exposed  them  in  a  full 
letter  to  their  enemies— the  tit.  James  s  l,aset  e— 
and  which  is  reprinted  in  the  Alliance  News  And 
Church  of  Kngland  Temperance  Chronicle.  Wait 
till  the  next  School  Board  election  ! 

"Oh  for  a  Lotlgc  in  some  vast  wilderness,"  said 
Shakespeare.  Bombardier  James  Hardy,  of  the  8th 
Brigade  Royal  Artillery,  which  has  just  been  re- 
moved from  Hong  Kong  to  Ceylon,  writes  from 
Fort  Frederick,  Trincomalee,  saying  :— 

"I  was  rather  taken  back  a  day  or  two  after 
my  arrival  hero  to  find  a  Good  Templars 
Lod'/e  in  a  jungle.  It  was  after  sunset  when 
I  sefout  to  find  the  Lodge,  and  after  walking  some 
time  through  the  jungle  I  saw  a  lamp  suspended 
from  a  cocoa-nut  tree,  its  brilliancy  illiiminating 
the  jungle  around,  the  lamp  being  marked  in  glar- 
ina  letters  with  the  inscription  Unitii  Lodge  1.0.(^.1 
I  feel  that  such  energy  on  the  part  of  the  pioneers 
who  first  planted  a  Lodge  in  such  an  isolated  spot 
in  Ceylon  is  highly  commendable." 

QUESTION   ANSWERED, 
QMsHon.—Is  it  requisite  for  the  Bible  to  be  draed 
after  the  business  of  the  Lodge  is  over,  and  when 
the  programme  commences  ! 

Atiivxr  —No.  The  Bible  should  not  be  closed. 
When  the  proceedings  are  unsuited  to  an  open 
Bible,  the  Lodge  itself  should  be  closed. 


The  business  capacity  of  the  new  House  of  Com- 
mons is  surprising  to  many,  formmg  as  it  does  a 
marked  contrast  to  some  of  the  proceedings  ot  the 
late  Parliament.  A  few  of  the  ' '  old  fossils  which 
have  foui-.d  their  way  into  the  House,  protest  that 
the  pace  is  altogether  too  fast,  that  measures  are 
rot  properly  discussed,  and  the  fact  of  any  BiU 
beinf  forwarded  a  stage  during  the  dinner  hour  is 
simply  monstrous.  Such  were  the  complaints  made 
on  Fi  iday  April  2,  when  members  etrolled  leisurely 
into  the  House  late  in  the  evening  and  discovered 
that  Sir  J.  Pease's  Sunday  Closing  Bill  l"d  l«en 
read  a  second  time,  that  the  Durham  Bill  had 
passed  through  Committee,  several  other  Bills  ad- 
vanced" a  stage,  and  the  House  in  the  midst  of  a 
discussion  on  Mr.  Conybeare's  Intoxicating  Liquors 
(Sale  to  Children)  Bill. 


AntiL  12,  1886. 

a  most  encoura,ging  account  of  the  work  canied  on 
by  her  among  the  native  and  white  population. 
Our  sister  says  : — 

Wo  have  either  a  Band  of  Hope  or  Juvenile 
Temple  in  most  towns,  but  we  are  very  isolated 
our  only  means  of  communication  being  by  letter, 
for  one  society  is  usually  .50  miles  from  the  next. 
I  have  under  my  care  .about  400  young  people, 
white  and  coloured,  whidi  are  divided  into  14 
bands.  The  work  is  very  uphill  owing  to  the  want 
of  good  superintendents  and  materials,  such  as 
books,  tracts,  and  music  ;  but  it  amply  repays  all 
the  time  and  trouble  when  one  considers  that  the 
young  of  to-day,  rightly  trained,  will  bo  valuable 
Temperance  workers  in  the  future.  The  native  work 
is  most  interesting.  I  have  a  large  band 
of  110  members,  we  march  or  sing  onc8 
a  month  ;  and  also  gave  au  entertainment  inter- 
spersed with  blackboard  lessons  from  the  Chron-^h. 
You  should  see  their  bright  eager  eyes  and  white 
teeth  gleaming  when  they  answer  questions  cor- 
rectly. I  should  be  so  thankful  it  any  of  your 
readers,  who  have  spare  copies  of  services  of  songs, 
tracts,  ieaflets,  &c.,  would  kindly  forward  them  to 
me  They  would  be  most  welcome,  and  would 
help  on  our  work  so  much.  We  are  really  too  poor 
to  buy  new  ones." 


Alto-ether  the  proceedings  of  the  evening  were 
eminently  satisfactory,  not  only  because  of  the 
success  obtained,  but  al.so  for  the  diversity  ot 
.pinion  expressed,  as  this  clearly  shewed  who  are 
friends  and  who  are  opponents.  The  right  hon 
member  for  South  Paddington  was  mdignant  at 
the  course  the  House  of  Commons  was  taking, 
"  harassing  individual  liberty  and  laying  down 
what  the  working-classes  are  to  do  at  every  hour  of 
the  day."  The  leader  of  the  Opposition  declared 
that  such  a  law  would  be  an  "  intolerable  nuisance 
to  the  working  classes."  And  so  the  tale  went  on. 
The  glory  of  England  was  departing  and  we  were 
fast  degenerating  from  the  independence  onc^ 
boasted  of,  to  something  worse  than  slavery.  ■^ 
*  * 
It  is  curious  to  note,  however,  that  many  of  the 
representatives  of  working-class  constituencies  took 
a  very  different  view  of  the  matter  and  boldly 
affirmed  that  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill  would  be  a  booS 
to  the  land.     Parliament  years  ago  admitted   th.at> 

'''-'''''\±S/Z:'tT':ol7X''^^^^^^^^  Chriss    Willson's' letter    in   last    week's 

Xol  ?f  counter-b^^nc  d  by°the  "vil  infiuences  of    wItchword  reminds  iiie  of  an  incident  which  cam 
the  public -ho"«e,  ?he  associations  of  which  are  both    under  my  notice  some  time  ago.    One  of  our  sisters 


If  any  members  can  comply  with  Sister  Rosa's 
request,  I  hope  they  will.  A  pound  weight  may 
be  sent  by  book-post  for  one  shilling. 

■»  »^* 

y  Two  memorials  are  to  be  unveiled  on  Good 
Friday  One  at  Nunhcad  Cemetery,  erected  to  the 
memory  of  our  late  Bro.  George  Thorneloe  ;  and 
tlio  other  at  the  corner  of  Groat  College-street. 
Kentish  Town,  where  a  memorial  drinking  fountain 
is  being  placed  to  the  memory  of  Jabe/.  Inward*. 
Both  were  true  "  heroes  in  the  strife,  and  their 
-names  are  honoured  in  many  homes. 


cereiv    none    iv  (*"*    "^   ^i^.^ —     — 

amended,  I  hope  it  will  be  in  making  its  provisions 

more  stringent.     The  prohibitive  age  should  be  lb, 

and  not  13. 

♦  * 

There  arc  many  things  in  this  world  I  cannot 
understand,  and  one  is  how  a  man  can  have  tlie 
cause  of  Temperance  at  heart,  proclaim  he  is 
anxious  to  see  the  drink  trafiic  curtailed,  and,  i 
possible,  abolished;  and  yet  whenever  any  proposal 
to  this  end  is  brought  forward  he  feels  it  his  duty  to 
oppose  it.  To  me  this  seems  a  curious  method  ot 
helping  on  a  good  cause. 

The  «  James's  Gazette  has  been  pouring  out  the 
vials  of  its  wrath  on  Mr.  Conybeare  and  his  oo- 
adiutors,  allirraing  that  the  nation  is  becoming 
tired  of  such  "  grandmotherly  legislation  as  they 
are  proposing.  This  self-constituted  champion  of 
the  rights  of  Englishmen  siys  that  the  '.«;ofki"g 
classes  will  not  endure  this  interterence  with  their 
domestic  concerns  ;  it  is  administrative  tyranny, 
the  violence  of  a  clique,  and  is  already  provoking 
reaction.  The  good  sense  of  Englishmen  revolts 
from  the  notion  that  the  freedom  of  all  is  to  be 
restrained  by  a  petty,  meddling,  and  harassing 
despotism."  Unfortunately  for  the  ht.  James  s, 
matters  appear  to  be  just  the  reverse,  and  every- 
where we  hear  expressions  of  pleasare  and  grati- 
tude at  the  turn  legislation  is  taking  with  regard 
to  social  affairs. 


to  purchase  the  "  something, "  stating  that  he 
believed  milk  and  beeftea  would  be  more  likely  to 
-e  strenoth  to  his  wife  than  all  the  "somethings 
put  together.  These  remedies  were  tried,  with  the 
result  that  our  sister  gradually  regained  her  health, 
and  to-day  is  pronounced  "a  wonder  by  the 
doctor. 

A  Sunday-school  teacher,  writing  recently  to  one 
of  his  scholars  who  was  just  going  out  to  business, 
aave    him    the  following    excellent    advice  :— Be 
always  neat,  and  never  go  in  for  anything  '  loud. 
Leave  the  fast  fellows,  with  whom  you  are  sure  to 
come  in  contact,  to  their  own  devices.       Have  no 
more  association  with  them  than  you  are  compelled. 
The  City  of  London,  and  in  fact  every  large  town, 
is  full  of  these  fellows,  who  never  did  either  them- 
selves or  anyone  else  any  good.     Remember  in  this 
as  in  other  departments  of  life,  "a  man  is  known 
by  the  company  he  keeps."       lam    glad  you  are 
already  an  abstainer  as  that  is  one  pnssible  danger 
removed  out  of  your  way.       If  I  could  live  three 
lives,  I  would  live  them  as  an  abstainer. 
*** 
Dr  F   C  Coley,  of  Newcastle,  has  sent  some  re- 
comiiendations  to  the  Press,    which  he   suggests 
should   bo  adopted   in  places  where  a   mcasui-e  ot 
local  option  would  be  practically  inoperative.     The 
chief  changes   ho  proposes  are  ;— That  all  places 
where   intoxicating  liquor  is  sold  to  the  public  be 
closed  at  9  p.m.  in  large  towns,  and  at  8.30  p.m.  in 
the  country.      The  refreshment  rooms  at  railway 
stations  should   be  allowed  to  be  open  for  the  use 
of  passengers  only  as  at  present,  and  that  persons 
en-a"ing  beds  at  hotels  be  supplied  with   whatever 
theymiuht  require   at  any   time.     He  follows  up 


Some  of  the  leading  Temperance  workers  in 
Central  Hackney  recently  sent  a  letter  to  Sir 
Wilfrid  Lawson,  asking  him  to  come  forward  as  a 
candidate  for  that  constituency  at  the  next  election. 

Sir    Wilfrid,    however,    whilst    appreciating    the  ,„„,             „   „„  „„^    ..„.„.     

cordiality  ot    the    invitation,    is   not   disposed   to  ^^^^^  su°„„estions  with  sever.al  arguments  for  and 
accept  it,  feeling   sure   that  no   dilhculty  T!"'  ""  L^aiust      As  Good   Templars,   we  welcome   every 

experienced  in  finding  a  man  who  will  unite  tiie  ^'^^^^^^^  f^^  ti^^  curtailment  of  the  trafiic,  and 

Liberal  party,  and  secure  the  seal  when  the   next  ,,        ,    prohibition  is  the  mark  aimed  at,  we  look 

contest  takes  place.  At  the  same  time,  -Temperance  ^'Jf^J'i^  additional  hour  during  which  the  sale  of 

reformers  are  very  anxious  to  see  their  leader  b.acK  v       ^  forbidden  as  a  step  in  the  right  direction, 

again    .at    St.   Stephen's,    .and  trust   that    similar  "rmK  is  loi.                    ^  ^i- 

answers   to  the   above  will   not  be  made  to  every  ,    i,    ,*  »u           r    „  »«   ™     the 

l^Son  sent  to  him  fron.  constituencies.  ^^It  U   -ouiiced^  that   the_^coiife..oe  «^^  the 

The  AnrU  number  of  the  Bond  of  Hoik  Chyoni.-k    of  iCcoholic  liqiors  to  the   iishermen  of  th"  North 
,oItl7a  letter  from  Uitenhage,   Ca'pe  Colony.    SeawilUmeet  at  The  Hague  about  the  middle  of 
This  18  wriUen  by  Sister  S.  Rosa,  Supermtendeut   June, 
of  Bauds  of  Hope  and  Juvenile  Teroplee,  and  gives  I  *  "==  '^''^- 


AiMiiL  12,  1S8C. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


235 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  SAILORS  ICE-BOUND. 

Bro.  W.  Woodall,  W.C.T.,  of  Hull,  sends  us  the 
following  interesting  particular  of  the  triumph  of 
Good  Templar  principles  through  great  and  dire 
trials : — 

I  am  pleased  to  publish  through  the  columns 
of  tho  Watchword  the  following  details  which  were 
experienced  by  five  oi  the  members  of  tlieKingston- 
npon-Hull  Lodge.  No.  210. 1  think  that  the  depriva- 
tions, the  intense  cold, and  the  perilous  position  of  the 
crew  evidence  most  strongly  that  under  anyciroura- 
Btances  Temperance  principles  are  best,  and  I  am 
proud  of  the  five  members  of  our  Order  for  the 
following,  which  1  'will  relate  in  the  chief  officer's 
own  words. 

He  said  the  steam  ship  Cato,  belonging  to 
Thomas  Wilson,  Sons,  and  Co.  (tho  owners  of  over 
CO  vessels),  left  Hull  on  February  28,  bound  for 
Stettin  up  tho  Baltic.  She  had  on  board  five 
members  of  tho  Kingston-upon-Hull  Lodge, 
LO.G.T. ,  of  which  I  was  one.  Amid  tho  smiles 
and  waving  of  handkerchiefs  of  our  ttivcs  and 
families  we  made  straight  away  down  the  Humber, 
and  wont  at  a  good  speed  until  we  reached  the 
Helman,  whoro  we  encountered  a  strong 
gale,  and  was  driven  back  about  00  miles,  the  gale 
moderated,  and  fair  headway  was  made  until  about 
20  miles  from  Hcrshell  Lighthouse  ;  here  wo  fell 
in  with  great  blocks  of  ice,  which  wero  moving 
about  in  such  force  as  to  make  our  position  danger- 
ous. The  cold  was  intense  ;  the  water  would  free:ie  a 
foot  in  one  night  ;  every  rope,  spar,  and  everything 
on  board  was  glazed  over  with  ice.  Tho  top  rigging 
having  been  blown  away,  I  had  to  send  ono  of  the 
crew  (a  brother)  up  the  icy  coils  of  rope, and  when  he 
came  down,  so  numb  and  void  of  feeling  was  he, 
that  the  captain  offered  him  a  glass  of  grog.  I  wae 
afraid  for  a  moment  that  ho  might  yield,  but  my 
fears  were  groundless,  he  asked  for  a  jug  of  coll'ee. 
We  proceeded  a  little  further  and  sighted  five  other 
steamships  approaching  from  Gothenburg  in  com- 
pany with  an  ico  breaker  ;  we  fell  in  with  eight 
outward  bound  steamers  at  Wingo,  four  of  which 
turned  in  at  this  pott,  but  the  master  of  the  Cato 
determined  to  face  furtlior  up  the  Baltic,  and  we 
worked  our  way  through  the  ice  as  best  we  could 
until  we  reached  and  passed  Copenhagen.  On 
March  5  we  again  fell  in  wiHi  lieavy  ice,  and 
on  the  6th  were  completely  fast.  Our  good  ship 
Cato,  tho  vessel  that  had  weatliered  many  a  storm, 
and  her  crew,  who  had  seen  many  dangers,  was 
hemmed  in  on  all  sides  by  a  deep  thickness  of  ice, 
for  how  long  God  alone  at  that  timo  knew. 
Our  provisions  were  scanty,  and  everything 
seemed  to  have  a  black  outlook.  Day 
after  day  amid  the  wilderness  of  ice  each 
man  only  had  seven  ounces  of  black  hard  biscuit 
for  every  24  hours.  We  never  longed  so  much  for 
our  Lodge  coffee  supper,  we  knew  you  were  having, 
and  that  perhaps  some  of  our  own  riesh  and  blood 
were  enjoying  tixemselves  there,  little  dreaming 
that  we  had  to  contend  with  intense  cold,  and  with 
little  to  eat.  About  four  miles  from  our  ship  three 
other  steamers  fast  in  the  ice  were  "stuck."  Tlie 
mate  and  eight  others  of  the  crew, took  tlio  "boat," 
and  went  over  the  ico  to  seek  provisions  from  tliese 
steamers,  for  .Jack  Tar  generally  shares 
and  shares  alike  in  difficulties.  On  their 
way  one  of  our  brother  Templars  full 
through  a  soft  place  in  the  ice  into  the  sea  ;  after 
Bome  difficulty  he  was  got  out,  and  in  a  moment 
his  clothes  were  dried  into  crystalised  ice,  not  a 
comfortable  suit  no  how.  We  got  a  little  packing 
(food)  but  the  s.s.  Dogma  had  to  find  "prog"  (food) 
for  40  persons  from  other  ships  fast  up  as  were 
ourselves.  It  took  the  boat's  crow  six  hours  going  and 
coming  the  four  miles,  and  oo  exhausted  were  they 
that  the  boat  was  left  behind,  and  they  ventured  on 
foot  over  the  ice,  which  if  the  .sun  appears  softens 
ia  places  and  in  they  flop  (fall).  After  their 
return  we  devoured  our  share  of  scraps  (eat- 
ables) and  then  it  was  rest  awhile.  The  roaster 
sent  grog  round  for  the  starving  crew,  but 
tho  five  Good  Templars  to  quench  their  thirst 
sucked  the  snow.  Wo  wore  so  fast  until  JLirch 
20,  or  a  little  over  a  fortnight.  In  fetching 
back  the  boat  all  hands  flopped  into  tho  sea,  and 
were  wet  more  or  less,  but  thank  God  all  were 
saved.  On  March  21  a  hungry  and  wretched 
crew  arrived  at  Stettin. 

Such  are  the  experiences  of  the  Cato  crew,  as 
told  by  the  chief  mate,  Bro.  Standish.  I  will 
rot  further  encroach  upon  your  space  by  telling 
of  the  prayers  .and  hopes  and  fears  and  anxiety 
of  not  only  the  families  of  the  crew,  but  tho  whole 
town  which  thought  the  vessel  lost.  The  owners 
had  sent    out  searchers  with  provisions,   but,  of  i 


course,  the  ice  prevented  successful  results.  How- 
ever, when  the  ship  arrived  in  our  port  on  Thurs- 
day, the  1st  inst.,  I  am  afraid  our  demonstrations 
of  pleasure  to  see  again  our  rescued  brethren 
restored  once  more  to  their  (weeping  for  joy) 
families,  would  make  us  appear  like  the  pro- 
verbial April  character,  but  tire  joyous  welcome 
at  our  Lodge  meeting  made  up  in  a  great  measure 
for  all  the  trials  aud  deprivations  of  the  past  few 
weeks. 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

[This  columo  is  for  notes  of  process.  Tersely  and 
bntay  expressed  paragraphs  of  news,  of  the  institution 
or  reatorlDg  of  Ladgea,  and  the  exteasioa  of  the  Ordur 
invited.] 

Radcltffe. — The  14th  anniversary  of  the  Rad- 
cliffe  Lodge,  being  on  March  28,  the  members  cele- 
brated the  same  by  holding  a  mission  in  the  Co- 
operative Hall,  RadcUffe,  from  March  21  to  28 
inclusive.  Mr.  William  Forbes,  of  London, 
was  secured  as  missioner,  and.  the  various  meetings 
were  presided  over  by  the  following  gentlemen  ; 
William  Barlow,  Esq.,  Rev.  H.  A.  Starkie,  M.A. 
(rector),  Bro.  Rsv.  W.  T.  Stonestreet,  Rev.  W.  L. 
Tonge,  George  E.  Anson,  Esq.,  of  Manchester, 
Rev.  H.  W.  James  ;  and  on  Saturday,  Mr.  Robert 
Leake,  M.P.  for  the  division,  when  Mr.  Forbes 
lectured  on  "  Canada  and  the  United  States."  On 
Sunday,  28th,  Mr.  G.  M,  Harvey,  Baptist  minister, 
presided  in  the  afternoon,  and  Mr.  Forbes  in 
the  evening,  when  he  took  for  his  subject 
'*  Heaven  and  how  to  get  there."  On  Monday 
29th  a  conversazione  was  held.  Glees  were  given 
by  the  choir  and  some  first-class  talent  was  engaged. 
Mr.  William  Hodgson  presided.  Bro.  J.  G.  Tolton, 
D.  C.T.,  took  part  in  tho  prnceediDgs,  and  the 
daughters  of  Mr.  Leake  favoured  by  their  presence. 
An  augmented  choir  sang  at  each  meeting  and  their 
services  were  greatly  appreciated  by  all  v/ho 
attended. 

CuRisTCHiJKCH. — The  third  entertainment  for 
working  classes  was  held  at  the  Church  Institute 
on  Saturday  evening,  April  3,  in  connection  with 
the  Hope  of  Twynham  Lodge.  There  was  a  luU 
attendance,  Bro.  Rbv.  Lowe  presiding.  The  enter- 
tainment, which  was  well  received,  lasted 
nearly  three  hours,  and  the  programme  included 
sonf^a, readings,  aud  recitations,  by  Sisters  S.  Home, 
Lawrence,  Lowe,  Mann,  E.  and  A.  Tizard,  and 
Watton  ;  Bros.  Frizzell,  Harris,  March,  G.  H.  and 
J.  Marshall,  Motfc,  Moyle,  Read,  Spong,  and  Stay  ; 
and  Master  E.  Mott.  During  the  evening,  the 
dialogue,  *' Maggie's  Vigil,"  from  the  Watchword 
Chklstmas  NuMDER,  was  given  amid  applause. 
Most  of  the  items  on  the  programme  were^as  usual. 
Temperance  pieces,  and  doubtless  had  some  good 
eflect  upon  the  audience. 

East  Somerset. — Some  few  months  since  tho 
Executive  formed  themselves  into  a  Mission  Com- 
mittee for  the  purpose  of  immediately  working  the 
District.  A  fund  has  been  formed  by  each  Lodge 
making  a  quarterly  subscription,  either  by  collec- 
tion in  Lodge  or  at  the  public  meeting  arranged  by 
the  committee,  the  committee  taking  the  responsi- 
bility of  all  expenses,  speakers,  and  programme. 
The  committee  has  held  meetings,  and  been  success- 
ful in  resuscitating  Lodges  at  Wrington  and  Tims- 
bury  the  former  having  now  a  capital  .Juvenile 
Temple  in  connection  with  tho  Lodge.  ^Vell 
attended  public  meetings  at  Carlingcott,  Mid 
Somernorton,  and  Chilcorapton.  At  the  latter 
place^^the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  S.  Sturges,  instituted 
a  Lodge  of  12  members,  which  Lodge  is  steadily 
increasing.  Tho  committee  early  in  the  winter 
months  made  a  "Grand  Charge"  upon  Portishead 
(which  place  they  have  unsuccessfully  tried  to 
capture  before),  but  this  time  with  the  G.W.C.T. 
as  their  general,  and  after  a  splendid  public  meet- 
ing, with  Col.  Simpson  (Poitishead)  in  the  chair, 
Bro.  J.  Malins  instituted  The  Dove  Lodge, 
consisting  of  12  members,  among  whom  were  the 
Sailors'  Missionary  as  W.C.T  ,  the  schoolmaster  as 
W.Sec,  and  the  station  master  as  W.Ghap.  With 
such  members  there  is  not  much  wonder  that  we 
have  since  received  a  report  of  membership  treble 
the  number  ab  starting.  For  more  than  12 
months  we  have  been  without  a  Lodge  at  Frome 
but  last  week  our  G.W.C.T.  was  announced  to  de- 
liver an  address.  The  H.M. Committee  had  well 
posted  the  town,  and  distributed  numerous  bills 
and  tracts  during  the  previous  week  at  meetings 
being  held  in  conneetion  with  a  Gospel  Temperance 
Mission,  and  at  the  close  of  this  meeting  our 
G.W.C.T.  was  again  successful  in  starting  a  new 


week.  TheD.C.T.  (Bro.  J.  S.  Sturges)  has  insti- 
tuted a  new  Lodge  to  meet  in  Bath  on  Saturday 
nights,  at  his  school, Lo  Studio,  having  13  members. 
Maxchesibb. — For  eomo  time  pMt  the  atten- 
dance of  members  at  the  Manchester  Piowetr  Lod^e 
has  been  but  scanty,  owing  in  &  great  measure,  no 
doubt,  to  tiie  several  recent  removals,  each  time 
leaving  beliind  some  members  who  could  not  follow 
the  Lodge  to  its  new  room.  However,  the  "  faith- 
ful few^"  who  attended  well  to  the  meetings  re- 
solved to  make  a  united  eflort  to  win  back  the  old 
members,  and  with  that  aim  held  a  re-union  tea 
party  on  April  5,  tickets  being  personally  presented 
to  all  whoso  whereabouts  could  be  ascertained. 
About  30  sat  down  to  a  very  plentiful  table  of  good 
things,  after  which  a  short  meeting  was  held,  pre- 
sided over  by  Bro.  J.  G.  Tolton,  D.C.T.  Songs,, 
readings,  antl  recitations  were  given  by  Sister^ 
Golden,  M.  E,  Jones,  Mrs.  Farrington,  and  Missi 
H.  Jonc3,  and  a  very  hearty  vote  of  congratulation 
was  passed  to  Bro.  H.  J.  Jones,  it  being  his  birth- 
day and  tho  15th  aniiiversary  of  his  connection 
with  the  Lodge.  At  the  close  a  session  was  lield 
to  re-admit  several  old  members,  and  more  pro- 
mised to  join  next  week.  Bro.  and  Sister  fl.  J, 
Jones  generously  provided  everything  at  their  own 
expense. 

HISTORICAL    GLEANINGS. 
Compiled  by  Bro.  Joicf  B.Collinos,  Hon,G.W,  S. 

Oliver  Cromwell,  the  day  after  the  battle 
of  Dunbar,  speaking  to  the  assembled  Parliament, 
after  ascribing  glory  to  tho  God  of  battle,  said  :  — 
"Disown  yourselves,  but  own  your  authority  and 
improve  it  to  curb  the  proud  and  the  insolent,  and 
such  as  would  disturb  the  trnnqnilHty  of  England, 
though  under  what  specious  x*^'^*'^"'^^^  whatever  j 
relieve  the  oppressed,  hear  the  groans  of  the  poor 
prisoners  uf  England,  be  pleased  to  reform  the 
abuses  of  all  prrtfessit)ns  ;  and  if  there  be  any  one 
that  makes  many  poor  to  make  a  few  rich,  that  suits 
not  a  commonwealth." 

Baron  Larx^,  Napoleon's  favourite  anny  sur- 
geon, said  that  the  0,000  survivors  who  returned 
safely  from  thut  terribly  fatal  Egyptian  campaign, 
were  all  abstainers  from  ardent  drinks.  "Drink 
brandy  and  die,"  is  a  common  expression  in  India. 
Hut  climates  and  alcohol  are  decidedly  incompatible. 

One  of  the  Kings  of  Persia  sent  a  very 
eminent  physician  to  Mahommod,  who,  remaining 
long  time  in  Arabia  without  practice,  at 
last  grew  weary,  and  presenting  himself  before  the' 
prophet,  he  thus  addressed  him: — "Those  who 
had  a  right  to  command  me  sent  me  here  to  prac- 
tise physic  ;  but  since  I  came  I  have  had  no  oppor- 
tunity of  shewing  my  eminence  in  this  profession, 
aa  no  one  aeema  to  have  any  occasion  for  me." 
Mahommed  replied,  "  The  custom  of  our  country 
is  thia  :  we  eat  but  when  we  are  hungry,  and 
always  leave  off  while  we  have  an  appetite  for 
more."  The  physician  answered,  "That  is  the 
way  to  be  always  in  health,  and  to  render  tlie 
physician  useless'';  and  bj  saying  betook  his  leave 
and  returned  to  Persia. 

Extract   from    Poem   by  Rev.  Thos. 
Washbourne,  D.D.  (born  1606). 
Cannot  friends  meet  but  tliey  drink  to  excess  ? 
Must  all  your  mirth   conclude  with  drunkenness  I 
Accursed  be  he  brought  it  in  fashion  first  ; 
Before,  ye  were  content  to  quench  your  thirst, 
And  not  exceed  three  or  four  cups  at  most  ; 
Now  you  carouse  till  all  your  reason's  lost, 
And  like  to  overheated  Dutchmen,  ye 
Drink  till  ye  fight,  and  fall  to  snicker  ance. 
Ho  that  invites  his  friend  to  a  drunken  feast, 
Keeps  out  the  man,  and  entertains  the  beast  ; 
A  feast  'tis  not,  but  a  base  Bacchanal, 
Where  the  beast  man  a  sacrifice  doth  fall. 
Worse  than  a  beast  he  is,  for  no  beast  will 
Be  made  to  drink  a  drop  more  than  his  fill. 
But  man  his  belly  makes  a  tun,  his  brain 
A  bog,  and  drinks  till  up  ho  comes  again. 
Vile  man,  whom  God  next  angels  did  create, 
Below  a  brute  thus  to  degenerate  1 
For  shame  !  give  o'er  this  moat  unmanlikf*  sin, 
Which  too  long  has  thy  daily  practice  been. 
Redeem  thine  honour,  drowned  in  ale  and  wine, 
And  thy  soul,  settled  on  the  lees,  refine. 
When  thy  debaucht'd  life  thou  shalt  correct, 
Thou  happier  days  in  England  raayst  expect. 

Epicuriis.— Give  mc  but  bread  and  water  and 
I  will  dispute  tho  point  of  felicity  with  Jupiter 


himself, 
Plato. — To  eat  to  satiety  and  drink  to  excess — 

Lodge  of  11  members,  and  from    a  letter  received  !  this  is  , a  way  vf  lifo  in  which  no  person  will  ever 
since  they  hope  to  double  their  num.ber  by    next] become  wise. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


April  12,  1886. 


G.W.C.T.— Joseph  Malixs,  )  G.L    Offl, 
G.W.Sec— J.  B.  COLLINGS,     )  3t.,Bi 


Walshaw, 


New 


Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent  fou  Northern  Area.— John  Wrathali,  7, 
Baldu'in-street,  Hawcoat,  near  Barrow-in-Furness. 

Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Ouphanage. 
Hon.  Sec— Bro.  S.  K.  Holpe,  45,  Paulet-road,  Camber- 
well,  S.E. 

Portsmouth     Habrodr     Special     V.D.— Bro.     A. 
Biabton,  35,  Abercrombie-atreet.  Landport. 

MiLPTART  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Sergeant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

AdjutantGeneral'B  OCBce,  Colchester. 
D.S.J.T.— Sister  E.    K.    Garb,    Collingwood    Mount, 

Fambotough. 
W  D  Sec.— E.  K.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-street,  Newport,  Isle 
of  Wight. 

Naval  District. 
D.C.T.— James    Eae,    2,    Zinzan-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
D.S.J.T.  —  William    Andrews,     50,    ADglesea-road, 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Davet,    34,    Skinner-street, 
Brompton,  Kent. 

G.W.C.T.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICE. 

IMPORTANT  AND  IMMEDI.^TE. 
Kboommendations  of  Lodge  Deputies. 
A  fonn  tor  the  recommendation  of  Lodge 
Deputy  for  the  new  Grand  Lodge  year,  com 
mencing  this  month,  at  Easter,  is  now  sent  to  every 
Lodge  in  care  of  the  present  Lodge  Deputy,  for 
him  to  hand  (with  a  notifying  circular)  to  the 
W  Secretary.  The  W.Sec.  should  read  such 
notice  to  the  Lodae  without  fail,  immediately 
on  receipt,  and  the  form  should  then  lie  over  one 
week,  when  the  recommendation  must  be  made  by 
ballot,  and  the  form  filled  and  immediately  posted 
by  the  W  Sec.  to  the  District  Deputy  for  endorse- 
ment and  dispatch  to  the  G.W.C.T.'S  Office.  By 
the  last  day  of  this  month  (and  therefore  before 
in.tallation  night)  the  G.W.C.T.  will  send 
the  new  commission  to  the  newly-re- 
commended L.D.'s  to  entitle  them  to  install,  and 
will  also  send  the  new  cypher  with  which  alone 
they  will  be  able  to  decipher  the  new  password  sent 
through  the  W.D.  Secretary.  None  but  the  newly- 
recommended  or  re-recommended  Deputies  can  receive 
the  new  cypher  or  insUdl  the  officers. 

(A  form  for  recommendation  of  Lodge  electoral 
Superintendents     is     also     enclosed    for     similar 

attention.)  r,  vti  n  m 

(Signed)  Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T. 
April  7,  1886. 

G.W.SEC.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Tax    from    District    Lodges    for   the   February 
quarter  received  during  the  week  as  follows  :— 
1  ft86  ^    ^'    ^' 

March  31. —Argentine  Kepublic       J,  ,?    ? 

31. — Northampton,  N 0  la    4 

"      31.-_Hanta,  N 2  15     4 

3.— Middlesex 25     0    0 

B.— Antigua 0  1*  l" 

5. — Monmouth  


MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT  LODGE. 

Bro.  W.  Winton,  D.C.T.,  64,  Coningham-road, 
Shepherd's  Bush,  W. 

A  special  session  will  be  held  Saturday,  April 
17,  at  6  p.m.,  prompt,  to  consider  the  following:— 

Proposition  from  Citizen  Lodge,  LO.«.T.,2,520  : 
— "  In  the  opinion  of  this  Lodge,  the  Middlesex 
District,  containing  nearly  150  Lodges,  is  too  large 
an  area  to  be  worked  by  so  small  a  body  of  officers. 
It  is  desirable  that  this  District  Lodge  make  ap- 
plication to  Grand  Lodge  for  two  charters  to  suit 
requirements  of  Subordinate  Lodges.  Lines  of 
demarcation  to  be  from  Postal  Guide.  Having  re 
gard  to  the  Good  of  the  Order,  we  believe  it 
would  help  to  improve  our  numbers  and  stop  the 
leakage." 

SATURDAY,  APRIL"24,  G  p.m. 
Order  op  Business. 
Jl.  Opening  ceremonies. 

2.  Calling  roll  of  officers. 
}i3.  Report  of  Credential  Committee. 

4.  Reading  minutes. 

5.  Reports  of  officers, 

6.  New  business. 
Proposition  from  Seven  Sisters  and  Harringay 

Lodges: — 

"  That  the  capitation  tax  on  sisters  be  reduced 
told." 

Proposition  from  Paddington  Lodge  3,270  :— 
That  the  Middlesex  District  Lodge  be  requested 
to  take  immediate  steps  to  bring  the  case  of  Henry 
Williams  (of  the  Poole  Perjury  Case)  before  Parlia- 
ment with  a  view  of  obtaining  his  release  from 
penal  servitude,  and  restoration  to  his  former 
position  and  pension." 

7.  Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 

8.  Reading  of  minutes. 

9.  Closing  ceremonies. 
J.  H.  Betallack-Moloney, 

Worthy  District  Secretary 
The  Limes,  North  Bow,  E. 
April  6,  1886. 


April 


£32     9     9 


SPECIAL   NOTICE. 
All  telegrams  for  the  G.W.C.T.  or  the  «W.Sec. 
gent  to  Birmingham,  should  in  future  be  addressed, 
"  Templars, 

"  Birmingham,'' 
as  this  address  has  been  registered  at  the  Post 

Office.  „     _ 

John   B.   Collings, 

Hon.  G.'W.Sec. 


NEW   GOOD  TEMPLAR  OFFICES  FUND. 

The  following  responses  have  been  already  made 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  contributions  to  a  special  Fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  e-xpenses  of  necessary  alterations  in  and 
iittings  up  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge. 

J.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  Birmingham 110 

E.  Wood.  G.W.T.,  London      10    0 

J.  Derrington,  G.W.M.,  Birmingham  ...10    0 

Geo.  Dodds,  G.W.Co.,  Newcastle-on-Tyne  ...  10  0 
Mrs  S  H.  Robson,  G.W.'V.T.,  Egremont  ...  0  5  0 
JohnB.  Collings,  G.W.Sec,  Liverpool         ...0     5     0 

John  Kempster,  G.E.SuDt.,  London 0    5    0 

Rev.  J.  Aston,  G.W.Ch  ,  Whitchurch  n     c     n 

J.  Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T.,  Manchester 
Robert  Walker,  J.  P.,  Maidenhead    ... 

F.  J.  Thompson, 'Bridgwater 
W.  B.  Robinson,  Southampton 

J.Hare,  Newcastle-on-Tyne 

,Iohn  M.  Albright,  Charlbury  .. 

F.  Thorpe,  Preston        

John  Glaisyer,  York     

George  J.  Hutson,  Birmingham 

Rev.  S.  Naish,  Ilfracombe      

Rev.  G.  F.  E.  Lowe,  Chcistohuroh    .. 

Miss  C.  Impey.  Street 

J.  Alexander,  Sudbury  

T.  Callingworth,  Keighley     

Miss  M.  N.  Price,  Clifton        

John  Slack,  B.A.,  Birmingham 

Walter  E.  Gwynn,  Slough       

George  Taylor,  Birmingham 

James  Woodhead,  Halifax      

Matthew  Berr.v,  Bolton 

John  D.  Whitaker,  Newport,  Mon.     . 

Mrs.  C.  McCubry,  Woolwich  ... 

Wm.  McCubrv,  Woolwich 

Geo.  Hedges,  Manchester 

W.  J.  Cooksley,  Rotberham    ... 

J.  S.  Francis,  Old  Woking      ... 

Mrs.  Walter  Sturge,  Clifton  ... 

C.  Martin,  Castle  Cary 

Hayes  Ryd,  Wadebridge 


HOME  MISSION  FUND. 

Personal  subscriptions  received  to  April  5,1886. 
£   8.   d.    £  s.   d. 
Whose  is  My  Neighbour  Lodge, 

Street,  Somerset       0  10    0 

Amounts  under  53 0     7     6    0  1.     6 

Total  amount  of  Lodge  collections  received  from 
the  following  Districts  : —  • 

Durham,  S ^  ^\x. 

Proportion  of  Lodge  collections  received  from  the 
following  Districts:  — 
Bedfordshire 

Berkshire  

Buckingham 

Cheshire,  E.  and  M.    ... 

Cheshire,  W. 

Cornwall,  E 

Cumberland,  E. 
Cumberland,  W. 

Derby     

Devon,  E.  

Devon,  N.         

Devon,  S.  

Dorset 

Essex      

Gloucester,  W 

Hants,   N 

Herts      ...         

Isle  of  Wight 

Kent,  E 

Kent,  M 

Kent,  West       

Lancashire,  N. 

Lancashire,  N.E. 

Lancashire,    S  E. 

Lancashire,  S.W. 

Leicester 

Middlesex         

Norfolk  

Northampton,  N. 

Northampton,  S. 

Northumberland 

Oxford 

Salop      

Somerset,  Mid  ..< 

Staffs.,   N 

Staffs.,  S 

Suffolk 

Surrey,  W 

Surrey,  E.   and  M.     ... 

Sussex    ... 

Worcester 

Yorks,  E 

Yorks,  N 

Yorks,  Cleveland 

Yorks,  Central ... 

Yorks,  N.W 

Yorks,  S.W.      ... 


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£24     4     1 
John  B.  Collings,  G.W.Sec, 

G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


NOTICIi:  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 

As  our  space  is  lindted  we  can  only  insert  a  few  lints  in  re 
ference  to  any  meetiog,  and  are  compelled  therefore  to  exclude 
unnecessary  details,  and  matters  of  merely  local  interest ;  nnmea 
should  lie  used  sparingly,  and  plainly  written. 

J.  H.  K.,  T.  E.,  andT.  B.  T.— We  could  only  accept 
the  as.surance  of  our  correspondents  that  they  were  not 
favourable  to  the  *'  division,"  and  cannot  now  reopen  the 
matter. 

J.  T.  B.— The  report  of  the  meeting  referred  to  was  in 
type  before  yours  reached  ub. 

Commercial  Teavellkr.— We  resret  that  your  com- 
munication is  crowded  out  for  the  present. 


£14  18 
John  B.  Collings,  G.W.  Sec., 

G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


Situations  Vacant  and  Wanted. —Our  charge  for 
this  class  of  advertisement  is  24  words  for  sixpence. 
Every  additrobal  six  words  threepence.— [J^DVT.] 


The  Movninri  Advertiser,  of  February  '22,  1S86,  has 
the  followinjT :— "  Messrs.  Cox  and  Co.,  41,  Soutbampton- 
buildinffs,  Holborn,  London,  have  lately  been  instru- 
mental in  obtaining  many  large  sums  from  the  Chancery 
Paymasters.  The  prompt  and  cheap  system  adopted  by 
Cox  and  Co.  will  greatly  assist  persons  to  obtain  what 
legally  belongs  to  them  from  the  vast  accumulated  hoards 
in  Chancery.  It  is  surprising  that  the  Court  of  Chancery 
does  not  receive  many  more  applications  than  are  already 
made,  and  there  is  no  doubt  that  when  the  ease  with 
which  inquiries  can  be  made,  and  rights  established* 
through  Messrs,  Cox  and  Co.'s  agency,  is  known,  the 
number  of  those  who  secure  what  only  awaits  applica- 
tions from  the  rightful  owners  will  be  greatly  increased." 
Knormous  fortunes  lie  buried  in  the  Court  ok 
Chanoebt,  amounting  to  £100,000,000,  which  really 
belong  to  the  people,  including  all  classes  of  the  com- 
munity, from  the  peer  to  the  peasant.  We  earnestlt 
INTREAT  EVEETONE  to  send  to  Messrs.  Cox  and  Co.,  and 
obtain  their  list  of  Christian  and  Surnames  in  full  of  the 
50,000  persons  to  whom  all  this  vast  wealth  belongs. 
Price  Xs.  6d. — postal  order.  And  if  they  find  their  names, 
or  those  of  any  ancestors,  they  ehould  obey  the  instruc- 
^tioDF  it  oontaina.    A  fortune  may  await  them. 


April  12,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


237 


Compiled  eyBko.  J.  E.  Collisos,  Hon.  G.  W.  Sec. 

DRINK  AND  INSANITY. 
Dr.  Shepherd 

(The  superintendent  of  Colney  Hatch), 
Says  that  40  per  cent,  of  the  patients  admitted  in 
1870  were  lunatics  through  the  influence  of  intoxi- 
catiag  drinks. 

Dr.  B.  W.  Richardson,  F.R.S. 

**  We  know  now,  scientifically,  that  alcohol  ex- 
cites the  mental  power  unduly,  then  depresses  it 
into  melancholy,  and  so  often  brings  it  to  complete 
aberration  ;  that  in  some  of  our  institutions  for  the 
insane,  as  many  as  40  per  cent,  of  those  who  enter 
per  year  are  made  to  enter  from  this  cause  alone. "^ 

Committee's  Report  of  Brushfield  Asylum, 
GuUdford,   1879. 

*'  Our  experience  of  late  years  confirms  the 
evidence  of  other  metropolitan  asylums  that  intem- 
perance and  dissolute  life,  directly  or  indirectly, 
furnish  about  40  per  cent,  of  the  asylum  inmates, 
25  per  cent,  from  alcohol,  10  to  15  per  cent,  from 
its  consequences  immediate  or  remote.  The  con- 
fessions on  their  discharge  of  very  many — in  some 
cases  four-fifths  or  upwards  of  the  males — prove  that 
while  earnings  were  high  their  savinss  were  nothing, 
and  that  drink  was  the  cause  of  their  insanity." 

Chester  Chronicle. 

"  We  understand  that  there  are  fewer  inmates 
by  20  in  the  Cheater  Lunatic  Asylum  at  Upton 
than  there  were  at  the  corresponding  period  last 
year.  The  medical  officer  of  the  asylum  attributes 
the  decrease  entirely  to  the  diminution  in  the 
statistics  of  drunkenness.  He  observes  that  the 
number  of  persons  coming  from  towns  where 
drunkenness  is  rife  has  greatly  fallen  ofi".  In  fnct, 
it  is  from  these  towns  alone  that  the  diminution 
has  taken  place." 

Dr.  Cheeney  (U.S.A.)- 

*'  There  are  constantly  crowding  into  our  insane 
asylums  persons  from  50  to  80  years  age,  who,  in 
early  life,  were  addicted  to  the  use  of  alcoholic 
liquors,  but  who  had  reformed,  and  for  10,  20,  or  30 
years  had  never  touched  a  drop.  The  injury  which 
the  liquor  did  their  bodies  seemed  to  have  dis- 
appeared, being  triumphed  over  by  the  full  vigour 
of  their  full  manhood ;  but  when  their  natural 
force  began  to  decrease,  then  the  concealed  mis- 
chief shewed  itself  in  insanity,  clearly  demon- 
strating that  the  injury  to  their  bodies  was  of  a 
premature  character," 


TO  LET. — Fountain  Coffee  House,  High-street, 
Leigbton  Buzzard  ;  the  directors  are  prepared  to 
receive  tenders  for  teoacy  of  the  above  ;  replies  to  be 
sent  by  27th  inat.  to  the  secretary,  Mr.  Middleton, 
from  whom  all  information  may  be  obtained  ;  the  directors 
do  not  bind  themselves  to  accept  the  highest  or  any 
tender.— Address,  Grove-road,  Leighton  Buzzard. 


PARLIAMENTARY    FUND. 

The  following  sums    have  been    received  with 
thanks  :—  £     »•    d. 

Previously  acknowledged  233  15     9| 

Bro.  T.  Drumgold  0  10     0 

Per     Bro.    J.    B.    Parkins,    Leighton 

Buzzard— Sir  J.  Paxton  Lodge,9s,t5d. ; 

Bro.  F.  Adams,   2s.  6d 0  12    0 


Total 


£234  17 

Edwaeu  Wood, 
Treasurer  to  the  Fund. 


Oi 


BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND  DEATHS. 

Births,  Marriages,  and  deaths  are  announced  at  the 
foUowine  rates  -.—Twenty  words,  6d. ;  every  six  words 
additional,  3d.  Two  initials  count  as  oaa  word,  whether 
prefixed  or  affixed  to  the  name. 

MARRIAGE. 
RoBiNsox— Whitfield.— On  March  Lith,  at  St.Mark  s 
Church,  Alexandria,  Egypt,  by  the  Rev.  E.  J.  Davis, 
Consular  Chaplain,  Bro.  William  Robert  Robinson,  son 
of  .John  Hunter  Robinson,  and  nephew  to  the  late 
Admiral  Charles  Goff-Robinson,  Hyde  Park,  London, 
to  Sister  Mary  Elizabeth  Whitfield,  L.D.,  of  the  Ut 
Prosim  Lodge  (Naval  District),  eldest  daughter  of 
James  Frazer  Whitfield,  of  Corfu. 


PATROxXISKD     BY    ROYALTY 
5000  UMBRELLAS. 

2s.    ed.   each, 

-  int.  ..  Direct  from  the  Manufacturer. 

(6a^  m    m%\  UM  M  IV'  I-ailies'  or  Gents'  Plain  or  Twill 

011  WiKBLK      S'lli.    Parker's   bollow    ribbed 

■^  ■■*  M  m  ■  ».  ■■  ■  m     jr„n,ej,  beautiluUy  can'ed  and 

1 1 M  R  R  r  I  I  A  mounted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Post 

UlTIDnbtun  (jjj^    2s.    9d.   (or   36   atiunpF), 

R£GlSTkRCO«  15,000  sold  in  twelve  months. 

List  and   teatimoniala   free.    Re-coveriug,   Ac,   neatl"    done. 

address  J.  B.  PAilKER,  UmbraUa   Works,    BKOOM  CLOSE, 

SHEbTIElD  ^ 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  I     BOTANIC    BEER 

A  most  RefreshlDg,  Agreeable,  and  Wlioleaoine  Beverage  (oi 

the  MiUioQ,  at  a  very  trifliai?  cost.     This  valuable  subatitute  fol 

Alcoholic  Drinks  cao  only  be  obtalucd  by  usliifr 


Composed  of  Yarrow,  Dandelion,  Comfrey  &  Horehound 


HERB    OR     BOJANIC    BEER. 

Altogether  aaperlor  to  the  TJqaors  wbtch  pass  nnder  similar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  ot  any 
kind.  Thht  matchless  Prepai-ation  gives  to  the  Beverage, 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  lite  Bottled 
Ale.  It  ta  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  It  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Non-Abstaluer,  and  Is  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  public 
taste,  and  Its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  as  amlld  and  generous 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 
general  healtL 

In  Bottles,  at  6<1.,  l9.,  and  2a.  each.  Sole  Proprietors 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obtained  Wholesale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  UA30N,  Manufacturing 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  Chemists.  Be  but*  you  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  euoagh  t«  make  Four  GaUons,  lent 
ouitese  paid  to  auy  address  lor  0  stamps.    AGENTS  WANTED. 


ONLY  SIXPENCE  FOR  THREE  FRENCH  DOLLS, 

■WITH    AN    ELEGANT    -WARDROBE    OF    32    PIECES, 

Consisting  of  Eeception,  Kvening  and  Morning  Dresses,  Bonnets,  Street  Coe- 
tumes,  Cloaks,  Hats,  Hand  Satchels,  Sun  Umbrellds,  Music  Portfolios,  Overcoats, 
Sailor  Suits,  Military  Suits.  Drums,  Street  Jackets,  Watering-place  Suits, 
Travelling  Costumes,  Dress  Suits,  4c.  These  Dre=se8  and  Suits  in  this  Elegant 
Wardrobe  lepresent  Nine  Different  I'olours,  and  they  aie  lovely  bevond  descrip- 
tion, several  being  from 'iesfgns  by  Worth,  of  Paris.  There  are  one  Little  Boy 
and  Two  Girl  DolN  in  each  Set,  with  pretty  faces,  and  life-like,  beautiful 
features,  and  their  Wardrobe  is  so  extensive  that  It  takes  hourn  to  dress  and 
undress  them  in  their  different  Suits.  Every  child  and  every  mother  that  has 
seen  them  goes  in  ecstasies  over  them  Children  will  get  more  real  enjoyment 
out  of  a  Set  of  these  French  Dolls  than  out  of  articles  that  costa  guinea.  Every 
person  that  buys  them  sends  Immediately  for  more.  A  lady  writes  us  that  her 
little  boy  and  girl  played  for  five  long  hours  with  a  .Set  of  these  French  Dolls, 
and  they  felt  very  sorry  iHdeed  to  think  th*t  they  must  atop  and  eat  their 


jupper ;  and  if  mothers  only  knew  how  much  amusemftiit  there  is  in  these  Dolls 
they  would  willingly  pay  double  the  price  asked  for  them.  .Sample  Set,  con- 
sis  ting  of  Three  DoUs,  with  their  Wardrobe  of  32  Pieces,  post  paid,  for 
Sevenpence  in  stamps.  TWO  SETS,  Six  Dolle, '64  Pieces,  for  One 
Shilling-.  Agents  Wanted.  Any  Agent,  male  or  female, 
every  day.     If  you  do  that,  youmnki 


sell  100  SetB 

two  Sfts,  we  will  send  out  Secret  Method  and  full  directions  how  you 
more  than  Thirty  Guineas  a  month  out  of  these  Dolls,     Vou  have  not 


Address- J.  CHAMBERS,  145,  Fleet  Street,  LONDON,  E.O. 


The  Lord's  Prayer 

AND 

Ten  Commandments 

COMBINED. 

Every  Christian  Family  will  buy  one. 

Over  1,000  sold  by  ONE  AQBNT  in  One 

Month. 


THE  LORD'S  PRAYER  AND  TEN  COMMAND- 
MENTS COMBINED  has  been  made  the  subject  of  au 
elaborate  and  costly  stone  engraving,  size  20in.  by 
loin.  It  consists  of  the  Lord's  Prayer,  embellished 
with  upwards  of  ONE  HUNDRED  Bymbols  and 
emblems  of  the  most  fitting-  and  appropriate  character. 
These  symbols  and  emblems  are  decorated  witk  the 
finest  and  most  exquisite  work  that  it  is  possible  for 
au  artist  to  do.  The  artist.  HERMAN  CLAUSSEN, 
whose  name  is  known  throughoab  the  world,  has 
faithfully  and  with  high  imagination  and  skill  en- 
graved some  of  the  most  delicate  and  be&atiful 
imaginary  scenes,  as  the  spacious  firmament  with 
Angel  and  Cherab  attendants,  the  flower  garlands,  &c. 
Nothing  like  it  has  ever  been  produced,  and  probably 
never  will  be.  It  has  cost  years  of  toil  and  £  1,000  in. 
money  to  complete  this  work  of  art.  We  have  spared 
neither  money,  labour,  nor  time  in  the  completion  of 
what  we  regard  as  the  grandest  piece  of  workmanship 
evar  produced.  We  are  the  SOLE  PUBLISHERS  of 
this  Prayer.  It  is  Lithographed  in  tinted  colour8,and 
we  can  furnish  copies  in  any  quantity  to  agents  or 
dealers  in  any  part  of  the  world. 

This  explanation  will  give  you  bub  a  faint  idea  of  the 
transcendent  beauty  and  perfection  of  the  design  and 
execution  of  this  engraving.  It  must  be  seen  to  enable 
you  to  realise  what  it  is  in  its  perfection. 

A  WORD  TO  AGENTS.— As  there  has  never  been 
anything  of  this  kind  sold  in  this  country,  the  selling 
of  it  affords  yon  a  golden  harvest — indeed,  it  ia  the 
only  new  thing  of  any  importance  out  for  agents  at 
the  present  t-me.  A  large  number  of  agents  are  at 
work  selling  it  now,  and  are  reporting  extraordinary 
large  sales  from  every  quarter.  You  cannot  fail  to 
succeei  in  selling  it,  as  the  moral  sentiment  of  this 
engraving  ensures  its  success.  This  feature  cannot  be 
over-estimated,  as  it  alone  destines  ihe  sale  of  it 
thronghout  all  Christendom,  Every  Christian  man  or 
woman  will  have  one  if  they  have  money  to  buy  it 
with.  One  word  with  regard  to  the  price.  The  first 
edition  of  this  engraving  was  sold  at  83.  each,  only  a 
fair  price  for  such  a  work  of  art,  but  in  oonsequenoe 
of  greater  demand  our  former  price  was  reduced  to  2b,, 
which  is  very  cheap. 

We  are  now  going  to  sell  a  MILLION  COPIES  of 
this  Prayer,  and  we  make  this  SPECIAL  OFFER  to 
the  readers  of  THIS  PAPER.  We  will  send  a  copy, 
poet  paid,  tocanvass  with,  for  Is.  or  13  stamps,  and  it 
you  will  get  up  a  Club  of  ten  subscriberp,  and  send  na 
10s.  6d.,or  130  stamps,  we  will  make  you  a  present  of 
TEN  COPIES— that  is,  we  will  send  you  20  copies, 
postpaid,  for  10s.  Gd.,  or  130  stamps.  Very  valuable 
and  desirable  Bonus  Gifts  presented  gratia  to  agents 
selling  large  quantities.  Parbiculara  free  on  application. 

Agents,  do  not  fail  to  send  for  a  Sample  Copy  of  the 
engraving  to  canvass  with.  You  can  easily  sell  1,000 
copies  in  six  weeks  in  any  town  in  the  United  King- 
dom, on  which  you  can  make  £25  CLEAR  MONEY. 
We  guirantee  satisfaction  or  refund  the  money.  In 
regard  to  our  responsibility,  we  eefee  you  to  the 
Publisher,  or  any  Paper  in  the  United  Kingdom. 
Do  not  wait  to  send  for  Catalogue,  but  order  at  once, 
and  go  to  work. 

This  offer  holds  good  for  one  month  from  date  oC 
issue,  except  from  abroad,  when  the  time  is  extended 
to  four  months. 

ALL  CHEQUES  AND  P.O.  ORDERS  TO  BE  MADE 

PAYABLE  TO 

THE  BIBLE  PICTURE  AGIiNCY, 

MASON  ROBERTS,  Peinoipal, 

145,  Fleet  Street,  London,  E.G. 


238 


TilE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  12,  18SG. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 


CorreirpoiidflDtB  vhoold  Klwayf  staTe  ori   wbsC  nl^bt  tbfi    Lodft^ 
oaet«,    When  no  hoar  (a  o'ftt<i '  the  I.odKe  meets  at  8  D.m- 

Lodge  SecretaHea  plei"0  note  'hnt  we  dr  not    send    receipts  f"r 
)»yineDt  of  subscrlplions  :    the  npnearance  of  the  aononnoementB 
or  the  period  nald  fnr  VIntr  *  •nfflc'en'  ^dtnoi^'prtinnent. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  FOR  INSEUTION. 

Qnarter    One  Line  Is.  P.d.    Two  lines  3^.  Oil- 

H-Tlf-Year   '     "' 


Subscriptions  may  commence  at  any  date  unrl  must  be  pre- 
paid. Post  Office  Ordara  payable  to  John  KJEMPrER,  at  "  Lud- 
gate-clrcufl  "  office.  — -— 

MHSTBOPOLITAN    LODQBS, 
MONDAY. 
Armonry.    Norwood  Hcbools.  Bontliall.    7.80. 
Benjamin    FrankiiD.      Percy  Hall,  3,  Percy-street,    Tottenham 

Court-road. 
Gratihado.     1.  Well=>-bundin(f5(,  Haninfttoad,  N.W.    8  15. 
King's  Messenger.     ColTeo  Pala:e,  nitrh-st,,  Nottine  Hill  Gate. 
Orange  Branch-    Cong.  Schs.,  St.  Martiu-streot,  Leicester-syuare 

(enti>ance,  Long'B-court).    8.15. 
Peckhara  Dewdrop.    St.  George's  nan,St.G0nrcp'8-rd.,PcckUam. 
Ecgina.    British  Schools,  K.-ntish  Town-road.  N.W. 
Shamrock.     Phojnix  Coffee  Tav.,  40   Now  Kent-rd.,  S.E.    8.1B. 
South  MetroDol'tan  Temnorance  HaJl,  BlaoUfriars-rd-.S  B.,  S.15 
Vernon.    170*  Pentonvilleroad.  N. 
tjesiiay. 

-Mliert.  Mission  Hall,  Dickenson-st.,  Wilkin-at..  Kentish  Town. 
Albnrt  nond  ol  Brotherhood.  32,  Besson-st.,  Now  Cross,  S.IC. 
O.  W.  MoCroe.  3  Percy-st;rept,  Tottenham  Court-road  8,80. 
Jatiez  Burns.  Lecture  Holl.Chnrch-st.  Chapel.Edsrware  rd..N.  W. 
Lambeth  Perseverance.— Wyvil  Hall,(back  of  104,S.Lqmbeth-rd  ) 
Karlboroajrh.  Ohap.  Sch.  dm,.  Marlhro'  Rq..  Coll^oro  St.  rhfiUeB 
New  Cross  Kicelsior.  'Workinfir Men's  Co.Ta..Church-st.  Deptford 
Stratford  Exrelslor.  Tomnerance  Hall,  Martin-otroct.  Str>Uford. 
William  Tcwsley.    AsBociation  Rooms,  Sonth-st.,  Wandsworth 

WEDNESDAY. 
Citizen.    Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Kingsland-ro.ad.    S-l"). 
Crown  of  Snrrey.     Welcome  Hall,  Westow-st ,  Upper  Norwood, 
Golden  Stream,  St.  James's  Mi3.HaU,St.James'a-ril.,Bermondsey. 
Good  Shepherd.     Ebone?;er  Ch.  School-room,  North  End-road. 
Harringnv.     Pizzev'a  ColTce  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Joseph  Payne.     Christ  Church  Sch.    Charlton-st.,  Somers  Town 
Marparet  M'Currey.     Sydney  Hall.  Leader-street,  Chelsea. 
New  Olapham  Excelsior.    WMhington  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 

road  Station. 
Prudential  TheH!iIl,Sfc.Ann'9-rd.,Brbtton(nr.Kenmnelon  Gate). 
The  Mint.    Colliers' Kent  Hall,    Lonj-lane,  Sent  hwark,  S.B. 

THIERS  DAY. 
Crystal  Palace.     Penge  Hall,  Station-road.  Anerloy. 
Freedom  ol  London.      Rev.  Harvey  Smith's  Chapei.  Bethnal 

Green-road.    8.15. 
General  Garfield.     Paradise-road  School,  Clapham-roi'd. 
Grcsham.     Coffee  Tavern,  Lonshhorough  Park,  iJrixlon. 
Heart's  Content.     6S,  Veal-slrpet,  Lon?  Arre.     8  15 
James  McCnrrey.     Bedford  Hall.  Upper  Manor.st..  Chelsea. 
London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall,  Kingspate-st,,  Holborn.  8.30 
London  Ark  of  Safety.     Hoxton  Academy  Sch.,  Boxton-st.    8.15. 
Pnlmerston.     42,  Hartfleld-road.  Wimbledon. 
Bhaftesbnry  Park.     Prim.  Meth.  School,  Grayahott-road.    8.15. 


British  Queen.     Mall  Hal!,  Notting  Hill  Gate.    8.80. 
CoverUale.    Edinlioro'  Castle  Coffee  Palace.  P^hodeswell-road.E 
GroBvenor.— Teetotal  Hall,  Geor<j.-:..t.,  Slomn'  sq..  Chelsea. 
John  Bowen.— AUianceHall,  Crcc':-VM;.il,  [Tpii-.Kj 
Peckham.   Albert  Hall.  Albert -rr^nir.    '^i^hpi     .r„v.Tflm.    6.30 
Pride  of  LyttletoD.    Boys'SckoMi,  i'  lIjv'.i  ■  >  '    -li^iihrell. 
Shaltesbnry  Park.     Gravsliotf-ro;'..!  s.IimaI.  .^li  ftMbury  Park. 
South  London.     Bible  Christian  S*;bool-ronm,   Waterloo-road. 
Thomas  Carlyle.     Lockhart  Hall.  Kinp-street,  Hammersmith. 

gATITtDAY. 
Comer  Stone.    Temperance  Hall,  Hiph-street,  'Poplar. 
George  Thomeloc.     22,  New  Cut,  Elackfriars,  S.E. 
G.  W.  JohnFon.     Temp  Hall,  North-et..  Kenninfrton-rd,     7.45 
Henrv  Ansell.  Wellington  Hall.Wellii  gton-at  ,Uprer-^t.lBliTigton 
Mile  End.     Gerinan  Wesleyan  Chapel,  Commerciai-rosd,  E. 
Victoria  Park.     Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-lane,  Bethna.1  Green. 

PBOVINOIAL    LODaSS, 

MONDAY. 
Aldbbshot.— Mrs.StOT?ld's  School-room,  Albert-road.     7.30. 
ALDFRSHOT.— Ash  Vale.    Mrs.   Cooksey'a  House,  Commiseaiiat 

Bridpe.    7.30 
Bkdford.— Sir  W.  EarDar.    Trinity  School-room,  Roase-street, 
BlaokP'^OL.— Guiding  Star.     Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
Bkightoh. — Amor  CbrititL     Friends*  Institute.  Ship-et.    8.15. 
Brighton.— RoyalSussex.     Sussex-street  Mi.'^^ion  Hall.     8.15. 
BRIGHTON.— Queen's  Park.     Bentbam-road  Mission  Hal!. 
Epsom.— Epsom  Home  CircJo.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
Lancaster. — County  Palatine       arkot  Hall  Coffee  House,  Corn 

Market-street.     7.30. 
LKBDS.~Britieh  Rose.     Templars'  Mis3.  Rm.  (back  Adelphi-st.), 
Rapcliffe.— Radclifie.     G  T.  Hall.  Green-street     7.30. 
Sandwich.— Richboro'  Ca-stle.      TompWrs'  Hall.  High-st.     7.30. 
Vbstnob.— Undercliff.    Temperance  Hotel.     8.15. 
WoitiNG. — Maybury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 

TbESDAY. 
BmMINanAM.— Sandford  Model,  tt.  Saviont's  Sc-h..  Farm-st.  7.45 
BOCKISGHAM.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-at.     7.S0. 
CaMBRJDGB.— Loyal  Cambridge.  G.T.MiB3.HaU,Victoria-ft.  8.15, 
CDELMSFORD.-  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rma  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
FoLEKSTOKE.— Caesar's  Camp.     Cong.  Siihools,  Tontine-street. 
Foots  Cray.- Bu«y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30. 
Great  Yarmouth.— Good  Hope.     Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45, 
OuiLPFORD- — Stephen  Percy.    Ward^treet  Hall,    8.1-5. 
HASTISOS.- Saxon.    Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.        7  SO. 
HtTLL.- Parapon.     G.T.  Hall.  St.  John's-!) trept  Juv.  Temn,    0. 
L HOE btek.— Excelsior.     Charles- street  School-room.     7.30. 
Manchester. —Tower  of  Jtcfuge.     Piim.  Meth.  Sch.,  Upper 

Moss-lane,  Hulme. 
Manchtcstkr.- Rev.  C.  Garrett.  26,  Hewitt  St.,  HIghtown.    7  45. 
Manchester.— Good  Samaritan.  Cong.  Sch.,  Stock-port-rd.  7.30. 
Plymouth.- Temple  of  Peace.    Borough  Arms.    Bedfoi-d-st 
RTDE  (I.W.).    Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  High-itreet. 
SAFFRON  WALDEN,— Saffron.    Temperance  Hall,  Hill-st.    8.5. 
Sittinobournr —Father  Matthew.    Crescent  st    Sch. -rm.  7,30 
Woodford.— Alexander.    Wilfrid  Lawson  Temperance  Hotel. 

WEDNESDAY 
BATH-— Cotterell    Friends'  Meetiug  House,  York-street. 
Brighton.— Brlghthelmstone,  Bel  grave-street  School-room. 
ObvstKR  — Octatron.    Temperance  Hall,  Frod'ham-street. 
ENDERBY  (Leicester) —Charles  Brook.     National  School-room. 
>'70DALMINfl  — FrieartB.     Congrepational  School-room. 
HULt,— Al^pays  Active.    Lower  Union-street  Olub-raora. 
SoOTHKND.- Nil  Desperandiira.     British  i3chools.  High-street 
ST.  LEONARDS.— St.  Leonards.    Temperance  Hall,  Norman-road. 
Stone  (staffs.).-  Faith  and  Hope     Cong.  School -room.     7.80. 
WEDSE3BURY.— Pioneer.  Prira.Meth.Sehool-rra.,Lea  Brook.  7.30. 
Wetmooth.— Carton.     Temperance  Hall,  Park.Btreet, 
WMMtoH.'^OIarkflon  Lecture  Boom  Public  Hall. 


EOLTOS.— Claremont.  Barlor  Arms  0.  Tav..nichor  r.rdge-st.7.S0. 
CiiKSTER,— Cestrian.  Presbyterian  Lecture  Room,  Newgate-st. 
GiiAVnaBHD.— Star.  Public  Hall. 

Gt.  Yarmouth.— Bethel.    Mariners  Chapel,  South  Quay.    7.30. 
Hull  —Union,    Templars'  Hall,  Postcrns-ate.     7.30. 
KiNr.STON-UPOisJIULL.— .Eingston-upon-HuU,       G.T.  Hall,   St. 

John's,  street,     7.30. 
Lpeds. — Nil  Dcsporandum.  Wintonn.et.  Sch.-rm.  (ofTNorth-st.) 
LETCE3TRR  — Emanuol.     Friar-lane  Sunday-school. 
MANcnESTER.— City.  Temp, Uall,8tanIcy-st.,Port-8t.,PiccadiIly 
Portsmouth.— Templars'  Alliance.    Soh.-rm.,Victoria-st.    7,:t0i 
Ramsoate.— Snng  Harbour.     Sailors'  Bethel,  Leopold-st.    7.30. 
Sheffield,— Pennington  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
SPALDING.- Hand  in  Hand.      Temperance  Hall,    8.15. 
StonrhOUSR  (PLYMoUTn).— Mt,  Edsrcnmhe.  Sailors'  Welcome, 
WiND30R,—Royal  Windsor.  Templars  Hall,  St.  Leonard's- road, 

FRTOAY. 
Blackpool. — Glenm  nf  Hope.    Abinp-d  on -street  Schoolroom. 
Bridhtoh.- AdvanoeGuanl.  Lewes  Rd.,  Congl.  SchJ.  Rm,,  8.16 
Bristol,- Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7.45. 
Darnall.— Hopeof  Darnall.    Congregational  HchooL    7.30. 
Folkestokb, — SafcTuardof  Folkestone.  Congrepatloual  School. 
GUILDFORD.— Guildford.     Ward-street  Hall.     8.15. 
Hdi.t,.- United  Effort    Club  Room,  Lower  Union-stroofc    7.30. 
Lowestoft.- Wid come     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 
M AN 0HE9TBR.— Loyal  R,  Whitwortb,  117,  Grosvenor-Btreet,  All 

Saints.    7.45. 
NKW  MALDEN.-Bnre  Refuare.  Bap.  Oh.Sch.-rm.,KinDrston-rd.7.30. 
Oxford.— City  of  Oxford.    Temperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TUnbridge  WELLS —Silent  Dew.     Friendly  Socioties  Hali. 
Weymouth.- Hope  of  Weymonth.    Temp.  Hnll,  Park-st.    7,30, 
WiNCiiPSTEB.— Ttehen  Valloy.     St.  Manrica  Hall,  Hi^h-street. 
Tore.— Harboar  of  Fridndsblp-     Lendal  School-room,     7.30. 
SATURDAY. 
FuRNEss. — Hope  of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Greengate. 


PLYMOUTH.— Ark  of  Love.    Hope  Chapel  School-room,  Ebring- 
ton-strcet. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jbbsby.— Sir  H.  Havelock.     G.  T.  Hall,  Uuioa-st.    Thursday 

IRELAND. 
Dublin.— St.  Catherine's.    Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 

MosTE  Video.- Southern  Cross.  77,  Calledelaa  Piedras    Taos. 

Monte  Video,— Pioneer.    Catte  Gnarani,  No.  19.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA  (SOUTH), 

Or&nd  T.<cdge  of  South    AnBtr.iUa   I.O.G.T, 

R.  w.  Q.  Lodge  of  the  World. 

Members  of  the  Order  emigrating  to  Sontb  AQBtralla  will  platue 

notetheaddreMof  theG.W.8.— W.  W,  Win  wood,  I.O.G.T.  OfDca 

Adelaide,  S.A, 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
ALDER3H0T.— Kings  Own.     Inf.  Soh.-rra.,  C  Lines,  South  Camp. 

Wed.  7. 
ALEXANDRIA.— Ut  Prosim.     Sailora'  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7. 
BAwal    Pindee— Excelsior.         2nd   Royal    Sussex    Regiment. 

School-room,  The  Fort.    Monday,  7.    L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 


Coi.cnESTER. — Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  8oh.,  Camp,  Wed. 
Egypt. — Lome.    N.W.  Block,  Ramleh  Barracka, 
H.M.S.  Superb,  Zante.— Rose  of  the  East.    Tues. 
PoRTSEA.- Portsmouth  Garrison.    Cairo  Restaurant.     Sat.     7. 
Ramleh  (Egypt).- Branch  of  Earpii'a  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
SHEERNESS.— Nvl.  Excclsior.     Wood's  CoffeeHo.,  Mile  Tu.  Fri. 
Malta.— Shropshire  Guiding  Star   a..  The  Rest.  Wed..  7  p.m. 
NewRY. — Homeward  Bound,  M  13.     Infant  School.     Mon.7. 
OLD  BROMPTON,— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.G.T,  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
Portsea.— Nil  Desperandum,    Cairo  Pi-eBturant,    Thursday.    7. 
H.M.S.  Nelson,  Australia.— Red  Cross.    Saturday. 
Winchester.- Garrison  Safeguard.    Bt.  Maurice  Hall,  High-st. 
Saturday,?. 


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Will  the  W.S.  or  L.t).  of  the  following  Lodges  plea?e 
note  that  the  dates  of  their  announcements  in  the  Visitors 
Guide  have  expired  ?  We  shall  be  glad  to  repeat  tbt 
notice  on  receipt  of  order  and  subscription. 


METROPOLITAN, 
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PEOVINCIAL. 
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Worthing.— Workingmen's  Own. 
Wimbledon. — General  Chas.  Gordon. 

NAVAL. 
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o^lt^. 


A  Temperance  Festival  in  a  ioij.o. 

Oa  Christmas  Day  at  about  3  p.m.  the  raembera 
began  to  assemble  at  our  Temporary  Lodge-room, 
2.,  a  dilapidated  tomb  of  some  departed  Mussul- 
au,  which  stands  on  the  summit  of  a  small  hill 
about  500  yards  to  the  north  of  Camp  Sultanpore. 
The  tomb  is  about  30ft.  high,  with  a  domelike 
roof  ;  the  floor  of  the  interior  measures  about  24ft. 
square,  but  with  the  aid  of  the  temporary  straw 
ties  "  the  interior  as  now  used  for  our  meetings 
measures  roughly  24  by.  3G— rather  small  for  tho 
200  odd  Templars  in  the  camp,  but  not  to  bo 
.lepised  under  the  circumstances.  By  4  p.m. ,  a 
goodly  number  of  brothers  having  assembled,  pro- 
ceedings commenced  by  an  attack  on  the  eatables 
provided  by  Lodges,  which  included  several  plum 
puddings  of  enormous  size.  When  the  inner  man 
had  been  satisfied  (and  more  tlian  satisfied  in  some 
cases),  bonfires  were  lit  and  singing  commenced, 
the  enjoyment  lasting  until  the  Canxp  Oun  called 
to  quarters  at  tattoo." — The  Indian  Good  Ttmplarj 
January,  18SG. 

Trinidad. 
The  D.L.  of  Trinidad  has  once  more  selected 
Bro,  J.  H.  Coilens  as  its  D.C.T.  Our  brother  hold 
the  post  some  three  or  four  years  back,  and  the 
Order  owed  much  of  its  success  and  prosperity  to 
the  efforts  put  forth  by  our  brother.  Of  late  tho 
numerical  strength  of  the  District  has  been  steadily 
on  the  decline.  We  hope,  however,  that  with  the 
advent  of  Bro.  Coilens,  and  by  the  assistance  his 
colleagues  are  capable  of  rendering,  that  the  Order 
will  advance  both  in  numbers  and  influence. 


BELGIAN  TEMPERANCE  CRITICISM. 

In  referring  to  a  recent  meeting  held  in  Brussels 
in  furtherance  of  a  young  Temperance  organisation 
and  at  which  Dr.  Moeller  and  Sister  Miss  C.  A. 
Gray  (R.W.G.D.  Marshal)  Antwerp,  and  others, 
spoke,  the  newspaper  L^Eto'df  Bdgc  tlius  vainly 
attempts  to  discourage  this  attempt  to  soberiae  tho 
most  drink-cursed  country  in  Europe  :  — 

The  society  against  the  abuse  of  alcoholic 
drinks  has  done,  like  the  mountaineers  in  the 
'  White  Lady  " — it  has  met.  It  was  neither  for  a 
fete  nor  for  a  baptism,  unless  it  acted  for  the 
baptism  of  wines  and  spirits.  This  meeting  took 
place  on  Sunday  at  half-past  two  in  the  anti- 
chamber  of  the  burgomaster.  We  are  very  much 
afraid  that,  owing  to  the  national  temperament, 
it  will  still  further  for  a  long  time  be  only  the  anti- 
chamber.  The  members  of  the  Executive  present 
were  Mr.  Lahaye,  lawyer  and  provincial  councillor, 
president ;  Mr.  Candelier,  general  secretary,  and 
Dr.  Moeller,  assistant  secretary.  There  was  a  crowd 
of  30  persons. 

"  On  leaving  the  Gulf  of  Otranto 
There  were  thirty." 

Heaven  grant  that  without  arriving  at  Cadiz  tliere 
may  soon  be  only  10  ! 

Dr.  Moeller  read  a  paper  tending  to  shew  that 
there  is  a  larger  consumption  of  spirits  in  Belgium 
than  in  any  other  country.  He  preaches  the  entire 
renunciation  of  all  this  kind  of  drink.  Dr,  Moeller 
is  an  anti-liquorist  in  transition.  Mr.  Candelier  is 
an  anti-liquorist  suited  to  the  times.  He  finds  Dr. 
Moeller's  system  diflicult  to  realise  in  Belgium.  He 
does  not  think  that  taking  a  few  glasses  can 
be  dangerous.     He  would  only  repress  the  abuse. 

Then  in  tho  midst  of  an  animated  discuaaion,  a 
young  English  lady  rose,  extolling  total  abstinence. 
This  Joan  of  Arc  of  anti-alcoholism  would  only 
allow  us  tea  and  lemonade,  or  perhaps  what  would 
be  better,  clear  water.  In  short,  the  re-establish- 
meut  of  torture,  and  above  all  by  water.  Certainly 
Louis  XIV.  when  signing  his  edict  did  not  foresee 
such  a  thing  as  this.  These  English  do  not  go  by 
fonr  roads.  It  seems  to  us,  however,  that  between 
the  cxaggf rated  drinking  of  the  Poles,  and  the  ex- 
cessive barrenness  of  the  Sahard,  we  could  suggett 
to  this  English  lady  that  tiiere  is  amilderaud  mor« 
temperate  regime. 


Food  Adultkration.— Mr.  Cassall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said :  **  Homneopathic  Cocoas  are  well 
named,  as  they  contain  the  smallest  quantity  of  Cncoa." 
CADBunY's  Cocoa  is  guaranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
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OF  THE 

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silk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
and  33/-. 


ITiird   Degree    (Fui'ple)    Regalia. 

Third  Degree  Members'  Regalia,  purpi, 
merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen ;  with  narro-vr 
gold  braid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 

Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6 ; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  15/-, 
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silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  1-1,  £2  IDs. ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters^ 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette, wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

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D.L.  Members'  Personal  Eogalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Uegalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies', -Regalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  - 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen ;  with  narrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  1/-. 


240 


.THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  12,  1886 


(IB  EX'T.HIE^CE  01  FIFTY  YEiKS  HAS  PROVED  THAT 

O  R  I  E  N  T  A  L  ^<<C^ 


SOLAR 
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I.O.G.T. 

rniNCiPLE  s.— Total 
alistinence,  by  life  ■  long 
pledges,  and  the  absolute 


prohibition  of  the  manufacture,  importation,  and  sale 
of  intoxicating  liquors. 

Policy.— Broad,  allowing  Lodges  to  act  according 
to  locality,  time,  and  circumstances. 

Basis. — Non-beneficiary,   the  object  being  to  do 


good,  rather  than  receive  benefit. 

Tehms  of  Membership.— a  small  Entrance  Fee 
and  Quarterly  Subscription. 

Eligibility. — Both  sexes  are  admitted  and  are 
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ANNUAL  REPORT 

OF   THE 

iftND  WORTHY  CHIEF  TEMPLAR 

TO   THE 
GlCANU   LODOE   OF   ENGLAND    I.O.G.T. 

Newport,  Men.,  Easter,  188G. 

Dbau  Bkothers  and  Sisteu.s, — 

A  pfcullar  feeling  of  gratification  animates  me 
while  preparing  this  report,  because,  for  the  first 
time  in  the  history  of  our  Order  in  England,  our 
CI  rand  Lodge  work  is  centred  in  a  home 
which  it  will  bo  able  to  call  its  own  ; 
and  one,  too,  of  whose  appearance  and  dimen- 
sions we  have  no  reason  to  feel  ashamed.  For  many 
yeara  I  have  hoped  for  the  time  when  we  might 
possess  such  a  visible  proof  that  our  Order  had 
*' come  to  stay"  in  old  England;  and  our  now 
Grand  Lodge  offices  will  eloquently  testify  to  that 
fact,  in  spite  of  those  desertions,  declensions,  and 
other  distresses  which  sometimes  try  the  best  of 
itutitutions. 

L— STATE  OF  THE  ORDER. 

The  course  of  the  Order  during  the  past  year 
has  been  somewhat  uneven.  Soon  after  last  Grand 
Lodge,  summer  brought  its  comparative  lassitude 
and  consequent  losses,  and  later  in  the  year  the 
General  Election  inevitably  created  some  local  con- 
tentions and  a  general  distraction  from  Lodgework 
— the  Lodge  attendance  suffering,  while  good 
members  were  supporting  Parliamentary  candidates 
favourable  to  our  principles.  Seeing  a  somewhat 
heavy  declension,  I  have  at  recent  D.L.  sessions, 
except  where  they  did  not  atford  me  time,  urged  and 
constituted  Sub-District  Mission  Committees  to 
!  break  up  new  ground  ;  and  the  fact  that  since  New 
Year's  Day  we  have  instituted  about  50  new  Lodges 
is  surely  an  indication  of  a  turn  for  the  better. 

I  do  not  here  imitate  the  detailed  geographical 
record  I  gave  last  year,  but  merely  just  refer  to  the 
groups  of  counties.  In  the  Northern  counties  we 
have  in  the  past  sutlered  much,  but  the  decreased 
distress  on  the  Tyne  promises  well — and  especially 
in  North  Durham,  where  the  W.D.Sec. ,  Bro. 
Itichardson,  is  fast  multiplying  Lodges.  The  de- 
pressed mining  and  iron  interests  in  West  Cum- 
berland cause  us  Uiss,  but  in  the  East  we 
are  looking  up.  Our  agent,  Bro.  Wrathall,  has  been 
doing  good  service  all  the  year  ia  the  Northern 
Districts.  North  Lancashike  is  healthy  and  ad- 
vancing under  Bro.  Mansergh;  and  S.  E.  Lancashire 
is  all  alive  with  mission  work,  projected  by  our 
P.G.W.C.T.,  Bro.  Edwards.  Our  iVehh  District 
of  South  Lancashire  is  a  creditable  self-contained 
community  of  900  members,  whose  D.L.  awarded 
£35  in  prizes  at  its  last  literary  and  musical  compe- 
tition. In  YoRK^sHiEE,  Cleveland  District  projects  a 
bazaar  for  IMission  funds  ;  North  Yorks  at 
last  has  Mission  Committees  appointed  ;  the  North- 
west has  been  moving  forward  ;  the  Central  District 
is  admirably  capturing  new  tuwns  under  the  im- 
ported D.D.,  Rev.  Bro.  Deans,  and  Bro.  AUpass, 
W.D.Sec.  ;  while  S.W.  Yorks  is  fairly  solid,  but 
not  to  politically  harmonious  or  so  devoutly  in 
earnest  as  its  honoured  D.  D.,  Bro.  Buyd,  could 
wish.  He  says — and  it  is  true  of  the  whole  Order 
— **  If  we  can  work  aa  sane  men  we  shall  succeed. 
If  we  simply  seek  to  amuse  ourselves  we  shall 
DIE  !" 

The  East  Midland  Districts  have  been  plodding 
along,  but  nearly  all  have  suffered  from  depression, 
except  Cambridgeahirej  which  haa  advanced  from 


nine  to  12  Lodges.  The  Beds  D.L.  is  excep- 
tionally good  in  discipline.  Our  Special  Grand 
Lodge  Sessions  at  Grimsby  and  Northampton  may 
give  an  impetus  in  those  parts.  The  West  Mid- 
land counties  have  plodded  along  without  anything 
exceptional  transpiring.  Some  have  latterly  made 
progress,  and  most  are  planning  for  extension — 
South  Stafford  notably.  At  Birmingham  a  French- 
speaking  Lodge  has  been  started,  and  a  "National" 
Sub-Lodge  is  projected  at  the  G.  L.  Offices,  largely 
to  attack,  by  correspondence,  travelling  ministers 
and  others  who  now  get  adrift  through  removals. 

Of  the  South- We-stern  Counties,  Wilts  is  ad- 
ancing  well  with  Bro.  Bramley  as  its  engaged  mis- 
sionary. Somerset  is  respectable  in  the  West ;  is 
earnest  in  its  village  missions  in  the  middle  dis- 
trict ;  and,  in  the  East,  several  new  Lodges  have 
been  formed.  The  Gloucestershire  districts  are 
good,  but  not  progressive.  Monmouthshire  has 
gained  37  per  cent.  Dorset  drags  somewhat.  Each 
District  of  Devonshire  ia  stirring,  and  Cornwall  is 
trying  to  advance  in  the  East,  and  secure  a  Grand 
Lodge  special  session  in  the  West. 

The  South  Eastern  Districts  vary  much.  Suf- 
folk is  healthy.  Essex  is  educating  its  members 
with  its  District  Loan  Library,  &c.  ;  and  Hants  has 
done  considerable  Mission  Work.  The  valuable 
district  of  Sussex  needs  a  revival. 

Without  mentioning  other  Districts,  it  may  be 
fairly  said  that  good  ia  being  done  in  each  ;  that 
losses  are  being  endured  with  fortitude,  and  gains 
being  sought  with  spirit.  The  Metropolis,  how- 
ever, gives  cause  for  anxiety  ;  while  the 
smaller  West  Surrey  Districts  has  a  con- 
tinuous record  of  harmonious  advancement. 
In  East  and  Mid  Surrey  District  the  admirable  work 
of  the  past  few  years  has  been  followed  by  an 
reactionary  decrease  of  GOO  members.  This  need 
not  prove  irremedial  if  the  intelligent  spirits  who 
have  so  much  sustained  the  Distiictin  the  past  will 
still  labour  in  this  tiaie  of  trial.  The  important 
District  of  Middlesex  is  our  main  cause  of  anxiety. 
It  comprises  47  Parliamentary  constitutencies, 
having  an  enormous  population,  and,  as  I  said  last 
year,  the  responsibilities  of  its  D.L.  are  proportion- 
ately great.  In  last  year's  report  I  suggested  some 
methods  with  a  view  to  its  better  administration, 
but  1  do  not  think  these  have  been  attempted. 
Possibly  a  failure  to  divide  the  work  may  partly 
account  for  a  rising  cry  for  the  division  of  the 
District  Lodge.  During  the  past  two  years  the  net 
loss  in  this  county  reaches  about  2,000  members, 
and  this  being  so  it  is  surely  worth  the  while  of 
this  Grand  Lodge  to  give  attention  to  it  or  to 
empower  its  Executive  to  give  special  attention  to 
it  with  a  view  to  an  improvement  both  in  numbers 
and  influence. 

I  shall  unite  with  the  Grand  Lodge  Executive  in 
reporting  our  Crystal  Palace  Fete,  which  for 
two  successive  years  has  been  arranged  with 
immense  labour  and  great  efficiency  by  our  Metro- 
politan brethren,  with  such  minor  help  as  we  could 
render.  There  have  again  also  been  very  large 
seaside  excursions  arranged  by  our  brethren  at 
Bradford-on-Avon  and  Guildford,  while  river  trips 
have  been  enjoyed  from  Cambridge  and  Plymouth, 
and  many  local  and  united  festivals  held  in  other 
parts.  These  I  do  not  particularise  this  year ; 
leaving  it  to  be  taken  for  granted  that  we  have 
played  enough,  whether  we  have  worked  enough 
or  not. 

The  various  committees  will  report  on  our  excel- 
lent OtpJianagejOn  our  Sab-Lodge  programme3,w\kich 


are  multiplying,  and,  I  trust,  improving ;  and  it 
will  be  found  that  the  committee  on  new  Bymn 
and  Ode  Book  are  making  good  progress  in  these 
extensive  undertakings. 

IL— THE  REAL  GOOD  OF  THE  ORDER. 

On  tiie  whole,  it  will  be  found  that  a  consider- 
able—though not  a  calamitous — decrease  has  been 
suffered  during  the  past  year.  We  may  partly 
attribute  our  losses  to  the  continued  re-action 
from  the  exciting  public  efforts  of  late  years.  All 
otherTemperance  bodies  feel  the  same  thing.  Yet  wo 
initiate  enough  to  secure  a  large  increase,  if  we  only 
adequately  tried  to  retain  our  converts.  The  main 
fault  is  within  ourselves.  While  some  Lodges  have 
advanced  in  intelligence  and  culture,  other  Lodges 
have  receded,  and  have  been  distracted  by  dis- 
putes, or  tutored  in  frivolity,  till  sensible  and  sensi- 
tive people  have  left  in  despair.  I  do  not  justify, but 
blame,  those  who  have  thus  left.  But  I  repeat  that 
the  fault  is  mainly  within  the  Lodges  themselves  ; 
and  it  can  only  be  remedied  by  more  devotion  to 
the  Order  as  it  stands.  It  will  not  be  done  by  re- 
casting our  machinery  ;  by  altering  our  regalia  ;  by 
abridging  our  ceremonies  ;  by  abolishing  our 
degrees,  or  by  revising  our  constitution. 
The  Order  calls  for  no  great  revolu- 
tion in  its  rules,  and  no  sweeping  re- 
form in  its  government.  We  need  rather  to 
"cease  patching  the  machine,  and  get  some  more 
corn  ground."  "  We  want^less  play  in  the  Lodges, 
and  more  work."  The  tendency  is  to  expect  that 
more  latitude  in  amusement  will  enable  the  mem- 
bers to  work  better.  I  do  not  believe  it.  I  believe 
we  must  hold  the  standard  higher — not  lower  it. 
In  doing  the  former  we  may  have  yet  fewer 
members  ;  but  what  we  most  want  is  better 
members,  even  though  they  bo  fewer. 

We  are  in  some  districts  thinning  out,  instead 
of  winning,  the  middle  classes.  Our  Order 
can  never  be  complete  without  them.  We 
have  need  to  especially  try  to  win  and 
retain  them.  In  some  places  they  are 
barely  welcomed — their  very  intelligence  being 
almost  objectionable  to  those  who  are  too  untutored 
to  fully  realise  the  many  sided  mission  of  our  great 
Order.  TtieG.W.  Secretary  of  Scotland  recently 
said  that  the  Order  there  "  was  getting  too  respec- 
table." I  make  no  such  complair.t  in  England.  In 
some  places  it  is  the  respectable  element  which  is 
wanted,  or  has  been  almost  eliminated.  I  know 
this  is  not  the  rule,  but  the  exceptions  are  too 
numerous  to  be  ignored.  The  main — though  not 
the  entire — shortcoming  is  in  tho  Subordinate 
Lodges— the  very  basis  of  the  Order;  and  their 
improvement  is  of  more  importance  than  anything 
else  which  the  Sub-Lodges,  the  District  Lodges,  or 
the  Grand  Lodge  could  attempt  to  effect.  I  am 
almost  induced  to  suggest  that  the  Grand  Lodge 
instruct  the  new  G.L.  Executive  to  take  the  initia- 
tive in  this  great  task,  and  to  call  upon  District 
Lodges  to  heartily  co-operate  in  any  efforts  which 
may  be  devised.  It  would  be  worth  calling  special 
conferences,  or  a  special  session  of  most  District 
Lodges— in  connection  with  some  deputation  from 
the  Grand  Lodge — to  consider  tliis  one  subject. 
Advice  by  circular  to  Lodges  is  not  heard  by  all, 
and  is  only  heeded  by  a  few.  To  reach  the  general 
rank  and  tile  we  need  also  to  occasionally  send  for 
each  separate  member  a  special  leaflet  of  counsel. 

The  Democracy  of  the  Order  is  its  great  merit 
and  its  great  peril.  It  is  bad  when  Democracy 
degenerates  into  Communism  ;  and  it  is  bad  when 
our  equal  rights  fellowship  ia  abused  by  those  who 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  19,  1886. 


will  not  attempt  to  raiae  Ihemselvea  to  tKe  level  of 
respect  for  others,  but  who  expect  culture  nnil  ro- 
fincmeiittoeffiwo  iUclf  to  quslify  for  their  fflluw- 
sliip.  A  uotabk'  Temperance  worker  spoke  to  mt 
of  this,  and  on  my  declarinn  it  Vi\s  an 
excrescence  of  the  principle  of  iJemocracy  in 
the  Order— .^  prinr:iple  in  which  I  helicved— 
he  responded,  "  Oh  yu«,  I  believe  in  Democracy  as 
a  principle,  but  1  would  sooner  be  governed  by  St, 
Stephen's  than  St.  Olios'."  We  have  room  for  St. 
Giles,  but  ni;t  to  the  exclusion  of  St.  Stephen's— 
whic^  ia,  'it  lew*,  aa  valuable— our  Democracy 
notwithstanding ;  and  unlesa  we  speedily  act  to 
work  to  gain  and  retain  the  middle  clas.ses,  as 
well  m  the  working  or  poorer  classes— whom 
we  rigl.tly  welcome  — we  shall  drift  further  from  St 
Stephen's  and  nearer  to  St.  Giles'.  It  the  Order  is 
to  be  respected  everywhere,  our  meiiibers  nnut 
everywhere  reepect  the  Order,  and  respect  them- 
selves, and  be  not  only  fraternal  but  respectful  to 
each  other. 

Tlie  fault,  however,  is  not  confined  to  Subordi- 
nate Lodges.  During  my  visits  to  District  Lodges  I 
have  found  large  assemblies,  much  interest,  and 
due  loyalty  to,  and  respect  for,  the  G.L.  and  its 
ofiicn's.  But  in  a  few  cases  I  have  seen  just 
enough  to  shew  that  there  was  a  slovenliness  in 
administration,  and  an  uncoulhnssj  in  conduct 
toward  others  which  boded  no  i;0od  to  the 
Order.  More  than  this  ;  with  the  democratic 
tendei.cy  which  has  recently  taken  possession  of 
the  English  people,  there  cornea  into  ttie  Order  a 
spirit  which  is  not  ope  of  "in  honour  preferring 
one  another,"  but  which  thinks  that  present  reform 
consists  of  discounting  past  Avorkers.  One  aome- 
tinics  sees  young  vtorkeis  ignored  and  even  veteran 
workers,  after  years  of  toil,  retiring  unthanked 
by  their  successors.  Truly  good  workers  should 
keep  working  for  its  own  sake,  for  a  good  con 
science  is  their  best  reward  ;  yet  gratitude  is  dui 
and  should  6nd  uteranoe.  Forltickof  this,  sensi 
tivo  men  of  worth  ate  allowed  to  drift  from  ua, 
think  they,  too,  are  faulty  in  doing  so.  If  ingrati 
tude  and  misunderstanding  be  their  cross  they 
should  patiently  try  to  carry  it.  The  Order  ia  still 
great  and  good— even  more  good  than  great - 
and  good  men  should  not  practically  de- 
sert tin  Order  to  whose  grand  priuciplea  tiiey 
have  pledged  lifelong  adhesion.  lis  principles 
still  require  those  of  "  the  Old  Guard"  to  stand 
by  the  Temple  in  which  its  teachings  are  enshrined. 
Some  day  the  vtry  existence  of  the  Order  may  be 
imperilled  for  lack  of  their  proteotionand  assistance. 
Let  the  younger  officers  Dnd  that  the  veteran  can 
again  do  duty  in  the  ranks  and  file  as  of  yore.  The 
O'rdtr  will  itself  be  elevated  and  the  veteran  digni- 
fied by  such  devotion  to  duty— a  devotion  which 
blind  mortals  may  fail  to  recognise,  but  which  will 
not  go  unrewarded  in  the  end.  _ 

I  wiite  earnestly  because  I  am  not  satisfied  wit.i 
the  status  and  numerical  strength  of  our  army  of 
about  75,000  adults,  and  55,000  adherents  of  the 
junior  branch.  Others  may  regard  1.30,000  aoula 
aa  a  great  array  to  be  attached  to  our  Grand  Lodge 
of  England,  but  it  ia  our  buainese  not  only  to  in- 
crease" its  numerical  strength,  bat  to  increase  its 
power  for  good  in  the  land. 

III.-OUR  SOLDIERS  ON  ACTIVE  SERVICE 
Our  Boiaier  Lodges  are  admirably  looked  after 
by  their  District  leaders,  and  are  continuously  in- 
creasing. It  will  be  remembered  that  about  one 
half  of  the  Military  District  loft  ua  about  two  years 
aoo  owing  to  internal  ditlerences.  The  losses  have 
been  far  more  than  made  u?  since  :  fur  the 
W.D.Sec,  Bro.  E.  K.  Smith,  reports  an  increase 
of  57  per  c«nt.  between  November  1883  and  1884, 
and  an  addilion.al  increase  of  40  per  cent,  from 
November,  188t,  to  November,  188a. 

Oor  rom.aining  Lodgca  in  E^ypt  and  the  Soud.n 
appear  in  courao  of  removal  homewards.  Some 
have  an  heroic  history,  and  notably  amongst 
them  the  Nil  Desporandum  Lodge  in  the  Royal 
Sussex  Regiment.  This  Lodge,  in  going  up  thft 
Nile,  was  divid.jd,  under  the  military  orders  whi^i 
divided  the  regiment  for  the  time  ;  and  the  Lod*e 
resolved,  in  spite  of  losses  in  battle  or  otherwise,  V' 
continue  securing  adherents,  and  to  come  back 
stronger  itiU.  It  divided  its  five  rituals  amongst  th4 
five  sections  of  the  Lodge,  and  empowered  each  td 
hold  sessions  up  the  Nile  and  initiate  candidates.^ 
Those  sections  were  eventually  hundreds  of  miles 
apart  from  each  other,  but  each  atill  worked  w-ith 
such  regularity  that  when  they  were  ro-united  it 
was  found  that  on  the  same  night  the  respoct^ive 
sections  of  this  Lodge,  with  prayer  and  praise,  had 
held  sessions  at  Dongola  ;  Debbah  ;  Korti  (General 
■Wolaeley'B  furthest  head-quarter.)  ;  m  the  desert 
at    Gadkul    Wells;    and    at    Mcttameh,    where 


General  Gordon's  steamora  were  met  below 
Khartoum.  This  Lodge  h.as  been  warmly  wel- 
comed at  Portsmouth  ;  as  also  has  the  "  Old 
Fortiotli"  Lodge  on  its  return  from  Aden, 
Arabia,  with  its  Juvenile  Temple  whose 
iroTammein  Aden  w»a  a  model  of  what  a  pro- 
-rammo  should  be. 

'  I  may  add  that  Bro.  Flynne,  G.  W.C.T.  of  India, 
has  sent  n:o  the  names  and  home  addresses  of  a 
large  number  of  time-expired  soldier  brethren.  I 
have  duplicated  those  names,  Ac,  and  sent  them 
to  brethren  living  in  the  respective  localities,  so 
that  the  returued  biethreu  could  be  visited  at 
their  homes  and  retained  to  the  Order.  I  know 
this  has  been  extensively  effected. 

After  correspondence  with  our  energetic  and 
devoted  District  Deputy  of  tho  Military  District, 
Uro.  Quarteriuuater  Sergeant  O.  G.  L.  Jones,  I 
wrote  Genera!  Sir  George  Willis  for  facilities  for 
my  Special  Deputy,  Bro.  Bishton,  to  have  access 
to  home-coming  soldier  brethren  on  a  rrival  at 
Portsmoutli,  and  was  thus  answered  :  — 

Sir  Georgs  Willis  heartily  approveaof  the  good  work 
done  by  your  society,  «nd  will  bo  most  happy  to  render 
your  agent  any  iBsiatanoe  on  the  jetly  if  ho  appliis  to  the 
ataB  Officer  ou  duty,  whan  troops  dinemWwk,  ami  will 
cause  yo"  to  be  allordod  access  to  any  of  the  men  before 
they  march  oil.  Your  agent  will  thus  have  a  IwUer  op- 
portunity of  steing  and  8i)e.iking  t)  the  man  when  tliey 
are  mote  at  leisurs  than  on  bi.arj  ship." 

The  General  kindly  oQ'ered  ns  other  facilities  in 
raoard  to  the  placing  of  notice  boards  of  the  Order 
on'  Ooveniment  premises.     Wo  are   availing  our- 
selves of  the  opportunities  thus  .%11'orded. 
IV  -THE   NAVAL   LODGES   AFLOAT   AND 
ASHORE. 
Our  Naval   Lodges  are   increasing   in  numbers, 
and  tho  onerous  task  of  keeping  touch  with  them  by 
correspondence  ia  faithfully  performed  by  the  Dis- 
trict leaders,   especially   by   Bra    W.    Davey,  the 
W.D.Sec,  and  tho  D.C.T.,  Bro.  James  Rae— who 
has  bravely   laboured    on  amidst   repeated  family 
bereavements.       Bosidoa  the    Lodgna    aboard    19 
ships  of  war,  and  others'at  home  ports,  this  Dis 
trict  now    has    a'-taehed    to    it    seiport     Lodges 
at      Singapore      (Malaysia)  ;     Victoria      (British 
Columbia);     Callao    (Peru)  ;  Valparaiso     (Chili); 
■ia  (Egypt)  ;  blong    Kong   (China)  ;  Aden 
(Arabia)  ;  Trincomaloe  (Ceylon),  and  the  Islands  of 
Bermuda  and  St.  Helena,  the  latter  island  having 
successful  Juvenile  Temple  also. 
The  Naval  District  Lodge  has  enacted  a  bye-law 
requiring  all  applicant*  for  membership  to  notify 
"  "p  ctlicors  to  withhold  their  grog  rationa. 
The  District  is  harmonious  and  prosperous,  and  in 
good  financial  condition. 

I  suggest  that  this  Grand  Lodge  hereby 
authorises  the  new  Grand  Lodge  Executive  to  fur- 
nish each  of  our  faithful  military  and  naval 
brethren  who  were  out  on  active  service,  with  a 
certified  expression  of  its  appreciation  of  their 
fidelity  to  the  Order  under  trying  circumatanccs- 
and  in  this  connection  I  specially  mention  Bro. 
Palmer,  who  proved  an  exceptionally  able  corre- 
sponding "  Visiting  "  Deputy  during  the  campaign 
in  Egypt  and  the  Soudan. 

V  —OUR  CIVILIAN  LODGES  IN  FOREIGN 
PARTS. 
Our  brethren  in  Belgium  are  losing  by  the  re- 
moval of  the  Sisters  Gray  to  England.  Sister  C.  A. 
Gray,  our  P. G.D.Marahal  may,  however,  possibly 
return  to  promote  Temperance  on  the  Continent 
generally,  and  so  still  be  occasionally  Irelpful  to  our 
Order  in  Antwerp.  The  especially  devoted  manner 
in  which  she  has  laboured  for  our  Order  and  cause 
merits  our  warmest  t'lanks.  We  have  had  no  recent 
report  from  Rotterdam,  Hoilasd.  Our  long- 
lived  Lod'.;e  in  Germany,  tho  "Port  of  H.am- 
burg"  Lodge,  has  removed  to  the  Gorman 
Voung  Men's  Christian  Association  Roo'ns, 
and  now  meets  every  Wednesday  and  Friday 
rvrghts  to  welcome  English,  and  all  other,  visitors. 
We  still  have  Lodges  working  among  the  natives 
and  settlers  of  the  Wrxt  Coast  of  Afric.v,  but 
.uld  like  to  have  more  frequent  reports  sent 
from  them  to  the  Watohwoud.  In  the  Wrst  I..<MV,.s, 
our  Tritudtil  District  holds  on  fairly,  a  new  Good 
Templar  Hall  having  been  built  at  Port  of  Spain. 
In  Barhadua  several  Lodges  are  still  workin.'  ;  and 
other  Lodges  continue  in  existence  in  the  islands 
of  Antigua,  Gnnada,  St.  KMt,  St.  Vincent,  and 
vTvhano.  Our  "  Kietur  "  Lodge  still  survives  in 
British  Guiana  and  publishes  a  capital  pro- 
?ramrae.  A  notabl.i  event  of  tho  year  is  the  forma- 
tion of  a  Spanish  speaking  Lodge  at  Valparaiso, 
while  on  the  other  side  of  South  America  onr 
Spanish  speaking  brethren  in  Uruguav  are  adding 
to  their  Lodges,  and  have  issued  as  their  orzan 
The  Fik,st  Si-anlsh  Temperance  Periodical 


in  the  shape  of  a  neat  monthly,  entitled  Bl  Teai- 
pliii-io  No.  1  of  which  appeared  on  New  \eara  Day 
at  Montevideo.  It  will  be  their  Spanish  organ  for 
Uruguay,  and  the  adjoining  Republic  of  La  Plata, 
where  also  new  Lodges  are  springing  into  life.  Bro. 
Rev  T  B.  Wood,  at  Montevideo,  and  Bro.  Oeorgs  j 
Viney,  at  Rosario,  La  Plata,  are  continuing  iheir  ■{ 
devoted  labours  and  their  inspiriting  cone- 
apondence. 

VI  -OUR  MAORI  BRETHREN  ;  AND  PRO- 
HIBITORY ACTION. 
Laat  year  wo  announced  tho  initiation  into  our 
Order,  under  this  Grand  Lodge,  of  King  Tawhiao 
and  his  chiefs  while  visiting  thia  country.  Since 
their  reluni  they  so  actively  promulgated  our 
principles  that  many  thousands  of  the  IVtiori  peoplj 
took  the  pledge,  and  the  entire  inhabitanU  of  tiie 
King's  Country  so  persistently  memorialised  the 
BritTah  Government  to  prohibit  tho  importation  and 
saloof  intoxicants  amongst  them,  that  t'loae  petitions 
have  been  acceded  to,  and  this,  the  hnoat  ot 
coloured  races,  are  thus  emancip.ated  from  tho  ■ 
curse  of  the  liquor  traffic.  Tlie  Australaaian  news- 
papers note  this  event  as  very  significant  and 
eminently  gratifying,  the  Queensland  Blxi.is  hthbcn 
and  Good  Templar  Gazette  remarking  that  :— 

"In  N«w  Zonland  three  millioa  acrea  of  fertile  land 
have  been  dediciled  to  prohiOitKin  for  ever.  We  are  in- 
formod  that  thia  meanure  13  founded  upon  a  provision  m 
the  Licensing  Act  of  the  colony,  that  if  the  native  owners 
ol  any  land  on  which  alioenca  for  the  sals  of  mtoxicatmc; 
drink  has  not  yot  been  Kranted  mako  application  to  tue 
governor  to  have  tlioir  land  exempt  froin  the  operations  of 
tbe  Licensing  Act,  the  Govarnor-in-Oounoil  shall  make 
proolamstion  decUrin?  that  no  liccncaf  ot  tbesaloof  drinka 
ahall  be  granted  witliin  such  areas.  The  frienJa  of  tha 
Manii  riico  hivo  done  much  toward  brmning  tlm  about 
with  tho  cordial  assent  of  the  whole  people  fr.m  Tawhiao 
down  to  have  their  land  protected  from  tho  demon  ol  in- 
temperance. Til.  simple  untutored  Maori  aeta  a  Rood 
example  in  thia  reapact  to  civiliaod  Biituh-coloniala. 

We  have  also  been  somewhat  coneerned  with  tho 
Capo  proclamation,  aUowing  sale  of  liquors,  without 
any  roslraiiit,  to  the  chiefs  and  headmen  of  tho 
South  African  Traiiskei,  but  which  is  now  thus  far 
withdrawn,  as  shown  at  length  in  our  Watchword. 
VII  -PARLIAMENTARY  :  PAST  AND 
FUTURE. 
I  shall  not  anticipate  the  report  of  our  Grand 
Electoral  Superintendent,  Bro.  John  Kempster,  and 
of  tho  Politic^il  Committee  over  which  he  presides. 
It  ia  due  to  Bro.  Kempater  and  ourselves  to  note 
his  candidature  for  a  seat  in  Parliament  aa  repre- 
senting Enfield,  and  to  say  that  although  he  was 
not  successful,  yet  the  large  number  of  votes  polled 
for  him,  and  the  handsome  contributiona  of  our 
brethren  toward  his  election  expenses,  indicated 
that  he  made  a  good  fiitht,  and  had  the  hearty 
■rmpathy  of  the  memhership.  I  should  have  been 
most  happy  to  have  congratulated  him  on  hia  return; 
and  am  glad  that  he  fought  and  deserved  to  win  ; 
but 

"  'Tis  not  in  mortals  to  command  aucceas, 
Battodeuervoit." 
We  all  must  regret  the  temporary  defeat  of  brave 
Sir  Wilfrid  Lawaon's  candidature- by  a  teetotal 
rival,  too— and  we  must  also  regret  that  our 
honour-d  and  estimable  Bro.  Benjamin  Whitworth 
(chairman  of  the  U.K.A.  Executive)  did  not  se.mre 
re-election.  But  the  election  of  the  two  new  Good 
Templar  insmbers  of  Parliament,  viz,,  our  P.  DD. 
forE,  and  M.  Surrey,  Bro.  Dr.  G.  B.  Clark,  M  P. 
for  Caithness,  and  Bro.  Wilson,  for  a  Durham  con- 
stituency ,are  gr.atitying  events.  The  latter's  notable 
help  in  pushing  on  the  Durham  Sunday  Cloaing 
Bill  in  Parliament  is  an  earnest  of  hia  future  efforta. 
On  the  whole, tho  Parliamentary  election  gave  the 
Temperance  party  a  largely  increased  number 
of  favourable  members  in  the  House,  but  Sir 
Wilfrid  Lawson  is  wanted  there  as  their  leader. 
The  recent  return  of  Mr.  Caino  is  our  latest  cause 
for  congratulati  n.  But  there  ia  need  for  tho  Tem- 
perance botioa  generally  to  be  united  and  prepared 
with  a  Bill  of  their  own,  lest  the  Government  Bill 
be  further  delayed,  or  prove  inadequate— as  it 
almost  certainly  will  prove  to  be.  This  is  a  matter 
of  tho  gravest  national  importance.  It  is  little  uao 
for  this,  that,  or  the  other  one  society  to  be 
producing  separate  Bills,  We  need  a  Bill  to 
bo  foimulated  by,  and  in  the  name  of, 
as  many  societies  as  possible ;  and  for  tho 
"  direct  veto"  to  be  its  central  point.  We  do  not 
want  to  be  "  licence  reformers,"  but  inasmuch  as, 
oven  after  the  direct  veto  ia  enacted,  many  districts 
will  bo  many  years  in  putting  it  into  force,  wo 
ought, for  the  benefit  of  such  di3trict8,tohave  minor 
vetoes  or  restrictions  also  provided  for,  as  is  done  in 
the  Bills  adopted  in  Canada  and  Australia,  which 
also  include  the  direct  veto. 

We  have  need  of  a  devoted  and  plodding  Parlia- 


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mentary  agent  who  can  receive  tlio  ideas  of  this 
G.L.  and  its  ofticera,  and  to  work  them  out  aa  to 
more  our  whole  membership  who  are  outside  the 
House,  and  help  to  move  the  whole  of  the  M.P.'s 
inaido  the  House.  With  all  eariie8tae3s  1  urge  this 
Graad  Lodge  to  take  steps — aud  ade^iuate  steps — to 
provide  means  for  the  engagement  (if  some  one  for 
this  work.  It  is  more  important  than  any  other. 
If  we  wisely  and  well  worked  this  department  our 
a4;tinty  would  give  playing  members  some  work  to 
do,  and  would  retain  real  workers,  besides  winning 
adhereats  of  a  solid  soit. 

Vll?.— OCR  R.W.G.L.  OF  TUb]  WORLD  AT 
STOCKHOLM. 
Your  representatives  will  report  their  atieudance 
nt  this  notable  session,  held  in  the  Parliament  House 
at  Stockholm  last  midsummer  ;  and  will  indicate  the 
fraternal  reception  they  met  with,  and  the  business 
transacted  there.  Your  kindness  in  sparing  me  to 
visit  the  Swedislr  brethren  two  orthreeweeks  before 


British  League  took  the  lead  in  callin;;  tlie  second 
for  Yorkshire,  Derby,  and  Nottinghamshire,  and 
this  declared  for  thorough  prohibitory  measures', 
ani  against  compensation,  &c.  This  G.L.  is  asked 
to  help  to  promote  a  third  for  the  Midlands,  and 
tliie,  I  trust,  we  shall  heartily  do  ;  but  it  seems 
scarcely  expedient  to  hold  this  wliile  the  public 
mind  is  concentrated  on  Cabinet  disruptions  and  the 
Irish  question.  If,  however,  the  Government  docs 
not  speedily  shew  its  hand  in  relation  to  Temper- 
ance, it  will  be  essential  that  the  Temperance  people 
should  show  theirs — and  ungloved  too. 

XI.— NATIONAL  CONFERENCE  ON  TEM- 
PERANCE LEGISLATION. 

Last  autumn  the  Social  Science  Association  in- 
vited our  Grand  Lodge  to  send  delegates  tu  join 
their  council,  with  other  delegates  of  Temperance 
bodies,  and  of  brewers  and  licensed  victuallers,  to 
jointly  constitute  a  committee  to  arrange  a  National 
Conference  on  Temperance  Legislation.      This  was 


that  session  enabled  me  to  travel  2,000  miles  across   held  at  London  on  February  25-C,  when  papers 


;3    ror    an     interna-  y 

:p  last   ye;tr    created       ^ 
\  Beli/iuin  a  desire  to    .  ^  Qg 
of  English-speakiiijj'' 


that  country  and  acrossNorway,.-ind  address  meetings 
almost  daily.  The  welcome  accorded  I  shall  never 
forget  ;  and  the  outing  enabled  me  to  return  to  duty 
in  better  health  than  for  years  past.  You  will  note 
with  pleasure  a  R.W.G.L.  gain  of  20,000  members 
since  its  preceding  session  in  Nova  Scotia;  and  will,! 
am  sure,  recogr.ise  the  generous,  unsolicited  and  un- 
expected vote  by  E.W.G. Lodge  of  £250  to  this  G.L. 
in  aid  of  our  Charter  Lawsuit  expenses.  We  irecd 
not  now  elect  our  representatives  for  next 
R.W.G.L.  session,  at  Carnarvon,  because  this 
G.l#.  will  meet  again  ere  then. 

^THE  INTERNATIONAL  TEMPER- 
ANCE CONFERENCE. 
From  time  to  time — at  intervals  of  several  years 
there  have  been  International  Temperance  Con- 
ferences on  the  Continent,  the  last  but  one  being 
in  Paris,  when  the  International  Exhibition  was 
there.  The  next  was  projected  for  London, 
but  the  Continentals  were  not  ready  for  a 
semi-English  programme,  and  the  project 
dropped.  The  ai-ranijements  for  an  Inturna- 
tioital  Exhibition  at  Aut 
in  the  minds  of  our  friends  in 
bring  the  sturdy  Tuototalism 

peoples  into  contact  with  the  less  advanced  teaching 
of  the  Continent,  with  a  view  to  uplift  the  cause  in 
Belgium  aud  neighbouring  countries.  To  our 
worthy  sister,  C,  A.  Gray,  is  largely  due  the  credit 
of  this  project,  which  was  warmly  advanced 
by  Dr.  Moeller,  of  Brussels,  who  is  perltaps 
the  only  abstaining  doctor  in  Belgium. 
There  were  17  English  societies  represented, 
including  this  Grand  Lodge,  and  many  Continental 
countries  sent  delegates,  beside  yet  others  from 
America.  The  Couferenee  met  in  the  Hotel  de 
Ville,  and  was  welcomed  by  the  Burgomaster.  Mr. 
Lehaye,  M. P. ,  was  president,  and  he  kindly  trans- 
lated and  read  in  French  the  paper  I  had  prepared 
on  a  "  Century  of  Temperance  Teaching,"  and  in 
which  our  Order  liad  fair  prominence  given.  The 
papers  and  proceedings  are  now  issued  in 
iPrench  at  the  price  ('f  Is.  only.  Before 
the  Conference  ended  the  president  proposed 
that  greater  permanence  be  given  to  these  Interna- 
tional assemblages  by  constituting  certain  of  those 
present  into  a  committee  to  arrange  for  the  place 
of  next  Conference  to  be  hold  elsewhere  about  two 
years  from  thnn.  Sister  Gray  and  myself  were 
made  members  of  that  committee,  which  includes 
leading  spirits  from  the  dillerent  British  organisa- 
tions, and  from  all  the   countries  represented,  r 

X.— THE  NATIONAL  TEMPERANCE  \ 
FEDERATION.  \ 

This  Grand  Lodge  took  a  prominent  part  in 
founding  the  National  Temperance  Federation,  anti 
1  have,  .13  one  of  the  hon.  secretaries,  given  soma 
little  attention  to  its  working,  though  its  first  hon. 
seOTetary,  Mr.  J.  C.  Clegg,  of  Sheffield,  properlj 
leads  in  this  respect.  I  trust  we  shall  be  able  tc 
co-operafco  still  more  heartily  with  it,  for  the  nee( 
of  still  greater  unity  and  earnestness  will  soon  bi 
widely  felt,  and  especially  in  reg 
Temperance  legislation.  Tlia  Federation 
braces  most  of  the  large  associati.tns  whicl 
enjoin  Total  Abstinence  and  Prohibition,  seven 
teen  national  and  Denominational  bodies  bein 
federated.  It  has  been  suggested  that  section: 
conferences  on  Temperance  Legislation  be 
by  the  federated  and  other  bodies.  The 
the  Nortl>ern  counties,  was  largely  promoted  by  odr 
brethren  and  the  Northern  League,  and  th' 
representative  Temperance  Conference 
held  for  the  four  Northern  counties  adopted 
a  declaration  in  favour  of  creatin^ 
independent    Temperance    political    party.       T! 


loon  bi 
rd      ti 


Licence  Reform,"  "  Compensation,"  and 
"  Prohibition  "  were  read  and  debated.  No 
vote  cciuld  be  taken  in  a  gathering  so 
unique  and  varied  in  its  composition.  Tho 
occasion  will  be  memorable  to  at  least  all  who  were 
present— delegates  from  30  representative  Temper- 
ance bodies,  aud  about  20  drink-trade  societies, 
being  among  the  number.  In  preparing  one  of 
the  papers  on  "  Compensation,"  I  not  only  culled 
the  facts  of  British  Temperance  Legislation,  as 
against  compensation  to  drinkseUers,  but  obtained 
declarations  from  leading  Tamper.ince  bodies 
in  England,  and  valuable  evidence  from 
tho  Government  officials  and  statesmen  in 
Canada  and  the  United  States,  &c.  It  is  not  for 
me  to  rem.ark  upon  tlie  reception  of  tho  paper  by 
the  Conference  and  the  Temuerance  Press,  but  the 
research  and  labour  it  enta'lod  will  not 
be  regretted  now  that  the  remarkable  evidences 
the  paper  contains  are  having  a  wide  circulation  iu 
a  very  cheap  form. 

XII. —OBITUARY. 


GRAND  L0D3E  MEMBERS  DECEASED. 

In  Bro.  Gbobue  Charlton  we  had  the 
foremost  Temperance  figure  in  the  North  ;  * 
worker  of  )iaIP-a-century,  and  one  whoso 
homely,  rugged,  yet  kiniiy  advocacy  never 
suffered  by  his  elevation  to  the  mayoralty  of 
(iateshead,  or  his  promotion  to  the  alder- 
manio  bench.  As  secretary  of  tho  Norlhern 
Temperance  League  he  was  ever  active,  while 
his  loyalty  to  the  Order  never  waned  from, 
tho  night  I  convinced  and  initiated  him,  to 
the  time  he  represented  us  in  the  R.W.G. 
Lodge  of  tho  World  in  1877,  and  on  to  his 
death  last  year.  The  only  man  who  is  recog- 
nised as  his  successor  in  prominence  in  the 
North  is  his  old  comrade,  our  present  G.  W. 
Counsellor,  Bro.  Geors^e  Dodus — who  has 
now  succeeded  him  as  a  Vice-President  of  the 
U.K.  Alliance. 

Bko.  Thomas  Richardson,  B.A.,  was  a 
true  Christian  gentleman,  He  was  chair- 
man of  our  G.L.  Political  Action  Com- 
mittee in  1873,  and  was  a  leading  spirit 
in  originating  our  "  vote-for-vote  and 
nothing  -  for  -  nothing "  policy.  lie  was 
brother  of  our  P.G.W.V.T.,  Sister  Hellena 
Richardson.  He  became  a  R.W.G.L. 
member  at  Boston,  Mass.,  1878.  He,  with 
his  sons,  originated  the  "  Danielite  "  (Vege- 
tarian) Order.  Of  late  years,  owing  to 
failing  health, he  has  lived  at  Jerusalem,  and 
in  Cyprus,  but  came  home  to  die  in  London 
last  December.     His  end  was  peace. 

Bro.  DoN.iLD  Campbeil  was  enrolled  by 
our  brethren  at  Reading  many  years  ago, and 
was  a  grateful  and  ardent  worker  who  never 
ceased  to  sacrifice  for  the  Order.  He  was 
D.C.T.  for  Berkshire  for  some  years,  until 
his  death,  and  was  a  regular  and  well-known 
member  of  this  Grand  Lodge.  He  was  second 
to  none  in  his  loyalty  to,  and  interest  in,  our 
Order  and  cause. 

Our  Bro.  F.  Walli.s,  of  Kettering,  was 
an  honourable  representative  public  man, 
and  a  notable  Temperance  worker,  who  had 
rendered  us  good  service  as  D.C.T.  of  North 
Northamptonshire. 

In  Bro.  Georor  Sutueklasd,  a  past 
D.L.  Representative  of  Middlesex,  we  lost 
one  who  had  been  a  devoted  officer  of  our 
Order  for  14  year3,and  a  Temperance  speaker 


45  years.  His  funeral  was  attended  by  over 
1,000  persons.  He  was  a  former  Represen- 
tative to  this  G.L..  and  all  his  nearest  rela- 
tives are  Good  Templars,  his  son  being  a  re- 
presentative to  this  Sessitm. 

Bro.  W.  H.  WArrs,  of  South  Northamp- 
tonshire, had  been  a  devoted  worker  in  tho 
Order.  He  was  W.D.  Chaplain  at  the  time 
of  his  death,  and  had  before  been  D.C.T., and 
manager  of  the  Northampton  People's  CM 
Company. 

Bro.  Roi:ert  Imiey,  P.W.D.Tr.,  of  Mid- 
Somerset,  is  one  whose  name  need  only  be 
mentioned  to  cmitie  our  minds  upon  the 
well  known  and  devoted  "Quaker"  family  of 
which  he  was  the  worthy  head  ;  and  who.se 
widow  and  daughters  have  done  so  very 
much  to  uphold  and  commend  our  Order  in 
this  and  other  lands.  As  they  are,  so  he 
was— true  and  devoted  to  the  Order's  highest 
welfare.  He  has  gone,  but  they  remain  with 
us,  and  by  their  acts  they  say  to  him  in 
Shakespeare's  words, 

"  Wo  shall  jointly  laliour  on  v/ith  your  soul." 

Bro.  jAMii.sEooY  has  been  long  known  as 
a  sturdy,  houest  and  eloquent  advocate,  who 
served  the  British  Temperance  League  and 
other  bodies  as  agent  fur  many  years.  He 
joined  the  Order  early,  and  remained  in 
fellowsliip  till  his  death. 

Bko.  James  Nicuolls,  of  Norwich,  was  a 
devoted  Good  Templar  and  Tempiranca 
veteran,  who,  amidst  failing  health,  could 
daro  to  stand  alone  for  prohibition ;  and 
whose  consistent  life  was  testified  to  by  the 
very  representative  chariicicr  of  his  funeral. 

Of  the  late  Si^itkr  >Vui,tlak8,  of  Cleve- 
dnn,  it  can  be  said  that  a  sweeter  spirit 
never  blessed  our  Order  with  cinatant  service 
and  Christian  devotion.  Her  worthy  partner 
is  spared  to  still  labour  in  our  midst. 

Last  year  Pro.  R.  Eddyvkan,  of  Porlh- 
leven,  Cornwall,  obtained  our  leave  to  re- 
ceive the  G.  L.  Degree  in  the  G.L.  of  Scot- 
land, at  Aberdeen,  where  his  fishing  vessel 
was  calling.  A  few  weeks  ago  his  vessel 
was  sunk  in  collision  in  Mounts  Bay,  when 
ho,  and  his  son,  and  brother  (all  Good 
Templars)  and,  another  of  the  crew  were 
drowned  ;  while  another  son  and  two  of  the 
crew — all  Good  Templars  also — were  at 
length  rescued.  Bro.  Eddyvean  was 
superintendent  of  the  Wesleyan  Sunday- 
school,  and  his  drowned  son  was  W.T.  of  the 
Juvenile  Temple.  His  bereaved  widow  is 
left  with  eight  children,  mostly  young  ;  and 
his  lost  brother  also  loaves  a  widow.  We 
cannot  but  deeply  sympathise  with  those  thus 
suddenly  bereaved. 

There  are  yet  many  others  who  havo 
given  us  many  years  of  good  service,  as  par- 
ticularised in  past  issues  of  our  Watchw'ord. 
Of  these,  manyhaveleft  sorrowing  relatives, 
who  still  stand  with,  and  strive  for,  the  Order 
for  which  the  departed  ones  loved  to  labour. 
May  they  be  Divinely  comforted  and  con- 
tinuously sustained  in  their  efforts  to  follow 
in  the  footsteps  of  thoso  who  havo  gone 
before. 

Herewith  will  be  appended  a  list  of  all  the 
CIrand  Lodge  members  who  have  passed 
away  since  we  last  met  in  Annual  Session. 
While  condoling  the  bereaved,  wo  shall 
doubtless  dedicate  to  those  deceased  a 
memorial  page  in  our  Grand  Lodge  Journal. 
[The  futl  list  mil  he  ijicen  nextived:] 


Xni.— THE  PROPOSED  PROVIDENT  FUND. 
As  last  G.L.  Session  endorsed  the  princple  of  a 
Provident  Fund,  I  do  not  deem  it  in  place  to  hero 
ai-gue  as  to  its  expediency  or  otherwise.  The  task 
of  formulating  a  prospectus — much  less  all  the 
necessary  rules— was  one  involving  much  time  and 
labour,  and  it  could  not  be  accomplished  as  soon  as 
desired.  Tho  G.L.  Executive  felt  it  expedient  to 
add  me  to  the  committee,  and  I  havo  somewhat  re- 
luctantly liad  to  devote  considerable  time  aud 
attention  to  it.  Wliile  I  do  not  share  the  fears 
ef  those  who  think  that,  when  started,  it  will 
materially  interfere  with  our  legitimate  L'idge  work 
as  Good  Teniplars,  I  am,  perhaps,  less  sanguine 
th.an  others  as  to  great  results  quickly  following 
its  inauguration.  I  am  satisfied  that  its  income 
must  be  received  by  s^jecially  appointed  sub- 
collectors,  and  in  such  a  way  as  not  to  impede 
Lodge  business  ;  that  the  Provident  business  must 


244 


THE     GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD; 


April  19,  1886. 


not  be  considered  as  Sub-Lodge  business;  that  the 
fundsshould  not  pass  througKtheSub-Lodgeaccounts; 
that  the  business  must  be  carried  on  without 
materially  multiplying  local  meetings  ;  that 
it  must  be  started  on  such  a  sound  National  basis  as 
to  afford  full  security,  and  be  so  acceptable  to  the 
Registrar  of  Friendly  Societies  as  to  secure  regis- 
tration under  the  Act  of  Parliament. 

My  own  conviction  ia  that  it  may  be  well  to  now 
pronounce  upon'  certain  leading  features  of  the 
prospectus,  as  (1)  the  possible  insurance  of  even 
non-abstaining  wives  and  husbands  of  members  ; 
(2)  the  insuraiico  of  such  wives  and  husbands  as  do 
abstain  ;  (3)  the  insurance  of  abstaining  children  ; 
and  (4)  the  suggested  extra  allowance  to  those  who 
belong  to  both  adult  and  juvenile  Orders. 

Having  decided  these  points,  and  generjiUy  con- 
sidered any  further  leading  features,  I  think  that 
the  final  settlement  must  bo  deferred  till  next 
annual  session,  before  which  time  a  committee 
could  revise  the  prospectus,  and  draft  full  rules  for 
your  acceptance  then. 

XIV.— DECISIONS  GIVEN. 

I  have  had  a  considerable  number  of  appeals  to 
decide,  and  these  have  involved  a  good  deal  of 
attention.  The  cases  have,  however,  arisen  rather 
from  errors  of  form  and  lack  of  charitable  feeling 
than  from  any  really  new  points  of  law.  The  fol- 
lowinE;new  rulings,  however,  have  been  given, and 
are  reported  for  your  approval  or  otherwise  :  — 

(a)  Associate  W.C.T.'s. — Associates  mustobtain 
the  passwoid  for  use  as  such  from  their  ordinary 
Lodge.  But  an  associate  W.C.T.,  whose  ordinary 
Lodge  has  not  installed  its  officers,  can,  at  his  own 
installation  as  associate  W.  C.  T. , receive  the  password 
to  give  to  the  ordinary  members  of  his  associate 
Lodge.  Yet  he  cannot  receive  or  use  it  afterwards 
till  he  obtams  it  from,  or  by  warrant  of,  the  W.C.T. 
of  his  own  ordinary  Lodge. 

(6.)  Committee's  Rei-ort. — A  Lodge,  in  refer- 
ring a  matter  to  a  committee,  cannot  forbid  them 
to  report  until  they  are  unanimous. 

(c.)  Good  of  the  Order. — Under  "Good  of 
the  Order  "  a  visiting  member  is  privileged  to  speak, 
but  cannot  insist  upon  it  as  a  right ;  and  the  rule 
of  not  speaking  more  than  twice  should  be  still 
observed  by  all,  save  by  special  leave. 

(d)  Majokity  Votes. — Where  any  majority  of 
votes  is  required,  we  do  not  count  neutral  votes,  or 
blank  ballots,  but  only  reckon  votes  for  and  against. 
Thus  if  3G  members  are  present  and  12  are  neutral 
or  cast  blank  ballots,  it  would  only  require  10  votes 
out  of  the  remaining  24  to  constitute  a  legal  tno- 
thirds  vote. 

(c)  Suspension  foil  Arrears. — Members  sus- 
pended for  arrears  are  re-instated  without  vote  or 
iififemony,  on  payment  of  the  dues  owing  at  the 
tit^e  of  suspension  and  of  dues  for  the  current 
quarter, 

(0  Violation  while  Suspended. — A  member 
violating  his  pledge  while  suspended,  or  while 
out  on  card,  is  Bubje<;t  to  trial  by  his  Lodge 
(if  on  clearance  card,  by  the  Lodge  granting  the 
card),  and,  as  in  other  cases,  can  be  restored  within 
four  weeks  of  confession  or  conviction— falling 
which  he  is  expelled  andean  only  be  re-admitted 
(after  at  least  one  month's  interval)  by  election  and 
initiation  as  a  new  member.  Members  who  have 
left  the  Order  and  who  have  broken  the  pledge  can 
also  only  be  admitted  by  election  and  initiation  as 
new  members. 

(<j)  Vacation  of  Office. — If  an  officer  is  absent 
from  three  successive  sessions,  during  which  he 
sends  no  excuse,  the  Lodge  can  at  once,  by  two- 
thirds  majority  ballot,  declare  the  post  vacated,  and 
can  elect  and  instal  a  successor. 

(/()  Violation  and  Decree  MexIIbersuii'.— If  a 
member  violates  the  pledge  he  at  once  forfeits  all 
titles,  and  also  hia  Degree  Temple,  and  D.L,  mem- 
bership. If  restored  in  Sub-Lodge,  he  (ufter  re- 
newed probation)  is  re-registered  in  the  Lodge  as  a 
Degree  member  ;  but  he  can  only  again  become  a 
member  of  the  Degree  Temple  or  District  Lodge 
by  being  accepted  as  a  new  candidate  for  such 
membership. 

XV.— THE   POWERS  OF  DISTRICT  LODGES 
OVER  DEGREES. 

My  views  of  the  present  powers  of  District  Lodges 
over  Degrees  are  as  follows  : — 

(o)  The  power  to  attach  to  or  sever  Lodges  from 
Degree  Temples  is  wholly  vested  in  the  D.  Lodge 
and  in  D.L.  Executives  ;  but  Lodges  and  Temples 
concerned  have  a  rif^ht  to  fair  notice  (say  one 
calendar  month's  notice  to  the  Temple  and  10  days' 
notice  to  the  Lodge)  before  they  are  thus  dealt 
with. 


(6)  The  D.L.  may,  by  bye-law,  still  allow  sub- 
Lodges  (unattached  to  Degree  Temples)  to  possess 
Third  Degree  rituals  for  the  L.D.  to  confer  the 
Third  Degree ;  the  Lodge  itself  conferring  the 
Second.  Or  the  D.L.  may  control  the  conferring 
of  the  Third  Degree,  by  designating  certain  Depu- 
ties to  confer  it,  in  which  cases  the  conferring  of  it 
does  not  confer  D.L.  membership. 

((•■)  The  D.L.  may  itself  appropriate  and  confer 
the  Third  as  the  D.L.  Degree  on  all  members  of 
Lodges  unattached  to  Degree  Temples  ;  or 

(-/)  The  D.L.  may  take  from  Degree  Temples  the 
power  to  confer  the  Third  Degree,  and  itself 
wholly  appropriate  the  Third  as  the  D.L.  Dei^ree 
and  confer  it  at  regular  or  special  sessions;  and  when 
conferred  by  D.L.  it  carries  D.L.  membership. 

(c)  Special  DL.  Sessions,  to  confer  its  Degree 
may  be  called  at  any  time  or  place  by  the  D.L.  or 
D.L.  E.^ecutive— aD.L.  Executive  officer  presiding 
to  confer  the  Degree,  and  thus  admit  to  D.L.  mem- 
bership. 

I  am  sorry  to  find  that  District  Lodges  which 
have  "settled"  the  Degree  question,  by  thus 
taking  over  the  Third  Degree,  again  get  disturbed 
by  the  question';  and  perhaps,  at  a  small  meeting, 
have  it  all  overturned.  Thus,  Third  Degree  rituals 
are  again  drifted  about  in  the  Sub-Lodges,  to  be 
vainly  "called  in"  at  the  nest  "turnabout." 

I  think  it  would  have  been  best  if  this  G.L.  had 
decided  that,  when  once  a  D.L  has  taken  over  the 
Third  Degree,  such  action  should  stand  until  this 
G.L,  or  its  Executive  sanctioned  its  repeal.  If  it 
were  understood  that  the  D.L.  was  wholly  respon- 
sible for  the  Third  Degree,  outlying  Lodges  would 
get  a  visit  from  D.L.  Executive  officers  to  hold  a 
special  D.L.  Sesoion  and  confer  the  Degree. 
XVI.  —SECOND  DEGREE  TEMPLES 
AND  CONVENTIONS. 

There  are  only  95  working  Degree  Temples  in 
England.  Of  our  67  Districts  32  have  no  Temples. 
The  remaining  Temples  would  not  have  survived  so 
long  had  they  not  had  devoted  adherents.  The 
few  that  work  well  should  be  duly  respected.  Those 
that  work  irregularly  should  be  put  out  of  their 
misery  or  thoroughly  reconstituted.  The  D.L. 's 
are  (wisely,  I  think)  generally  appropriating  the 
Third  Degree,  and  thus  superseding  Temples  as 
Third  Degree  bodies.  This,  has,  however,  brought 
about^anewstateof  things  in  some  Districts.  OneDis- 
trictwascoveredwith  Degree  Temples  ;  but,  by  com- 
mon consent,  the  D.L.  appropriated  theThird  Degree 
as  its  own,  and  the  Degree  Temples  thus  became 
solely  Second  Degree  bodies,  the  D.L  furnishing 
them  with  new  Second  Degree  rituals.  Thus  they 
have  the  First  Degree  alone  in  the  Sub-Lodges, 
the  Second  alone  in  Sub-District  Temples,  and  the 
Third  in  ;  District  Lodge.  In  another  District, 
the  Degree  Temple  and  Convention  have  so 
mutually  merged  that  the  Temple  practically 
becomes  a  chartered  Sub  -  JJistrict  Con- 
vention, working  in,  and  conferring,  the  Second 
Degree.  Now,  if  a  Chartered  Temple  can  work  as  a 
Convention,  a  Convention  can  work  as  a  Temple  ; 
and  so  a  Convention  in  another  district  desires  a 
Temple  Charter  and  Second  Degree  rituals  only — 
so  that  it  can  possess  the  dignity  of  a  Charter  and 
Degree,  and  yet  do  Convention  work.  I  presume 
we  shall  be  able  to  grant  the  Charter. 

The  existence  of  Degree  Temples  as  Third  Degree 
bodies  has  proved  such  a  source  of  difficulty  to 
District  Lodges  appropriating  that  Degree,  that  I 
recommend  no  further  Degree  Charters  be  issued 
with  Third  Degree  rituals,  save  by  special  vote  of 
G.L.  Executive. 
XVil.— ON   GRAND   LODGE  LEGISLATION. 

(1)  Basis  OF  Representation  TO  Grand  Lodge. 
—Our  D.L.  Representation  to  G.L.  is  based  on 
November  returns — after  their  summer  losses  ; 
instead  of  February,  after  their  winter  gains.  With 
the  new  method  of  collecting  tax,  it  should  be 
possible  to  base  D.L.  Representation  upon  the 
returns  of  February  1,  and  the  tax  paid  to 
G.L.  in  that  month.  This  would  stimulate 
Districts  to  work  harder  in  winter  months  to  in 
crease  their  representation.  If  this  be  done,  how 
ever,  there  arc  reasons  why  the  "fractional  part 
of  BOO  members"  required  to  secure  an  additional 
representative  should  not  be  less  than  50. 

(2)  District  Lodoe  Motions  for  Grand  Lodge 
— I  sympathise  with  those  who  think  that  the  busy 
Annual  Sessions  of  D.L. 's  are  not  the  best  for 
deliberative  purposes,  and  that  we  should  receive 
motions  passed  at  intermediate  D.L.  Sessions.  We 
might  even  go  further,  and  require  that  all 
motions  for  G.L.  shall  be  adopted  and  sent  before 
January.  Other  D.L.'s  could  then,  at  their 
annual  sessions,  know  the  business  coming  up  at 


G.L  ,  and  be  able  to  pronounce  upon  any  matter  of 
;special  interest  to  them. 

(3)  District  Lodge  Press  Committee.— As 
mere  suggestions  to  D.L.'s  to  appoint  a  committee 
to  report  D.L.  meetings  to  the  public  Press  have 
largely  passed  unnoticed,  I  propose  that  in  the 
suggested  D.L.  bye-laws  wo  insert  a  provision  for 
appointing  such  committee, 

(4)  Associate  Memhers'  Privileges  and  Pay- 
ments.— I  earnestly  hope  that  the  G.L.  will  main- 
tain the  rules  which  give  associate  members  equal 
rights  and  properly  requires  equal  payments  in  re- 
spect to  them.  To  depart  from  this  simple  and 
equitable  basis  is  to  create  inequalities  and  com- 
plications— especially  as  some  new  Lodges  at  first 
mainly  consist  of  associates. 

(5)  Severing  Associate  Membership. — On  our 
motion  the  R.  W.  G.  L.  has  made  it  possible  to  dismiss 
troublesome  members  from  the  ordinary  Lodge  by 
presenting  them  with  a  clearance  card.  Our  rules, 
however,  contain  no  facilities  for  dismissing 
associate  members  until  after  formal  trial,  and  the 
power  to  do  that  is  limited.  Scotland  enacts  that 
"Associate  membership  shall  cease  on  majority 
vote  of  the  members  present  at  any  meeting."  I 
propose  that  we  enact  that  "After  one  week's 
notice  given  in  Lodge,  and  to  any  associate  member, 
his  associate  membership  may  be  terminated  at  the 
next  session  of  the  Lodge  by  two-thirds  hcdlot 
vote." 

(G)  Admission  by  Card. — LastG.L.,  on  my  re- 
commendation, agreed  that  members  admitted  by 
clearance  or  associate  card  during  the  term  the  card 
was  granted  should  be  enrolled  free.  But  as  cards 
may  be  drawn  just  prior  to  installation,  and  dues  be 
wholly  avoided  while  both  Lodges  may  have 
to  pay  tax,  I  recommend  (o)  that  membera 
drawing  clearance  cards  at  any  time  after  the  last 
day  of  the  expiring  quarter  must  pay  the  new 
quarter's  dues  before  the  card  is  granted — even. 
though  installation  has  not  taken  place,  (b)  That 
admission  by  card  during  the  term  at  which  the 
card  is  granted  be  not  more  than  3d. ,  unless  the 
Lodge  by  bye-law  makes  a  different  charge. 

(7)  Lodge  Amusements. — I  recommend  that  our 
G.L.  bye-laws  be  so  amended  as  to  distinctively 
prohibit  "kissing  games  "  at  social  gatherings  con- 
nected with  the  Order.  The  G.L.  of  Ireland  has  a 
more  comprehensive  bye-law,  which  reads  thus  : — 
"  Parlour  games,  involving  forfeits  of  any  kind,  or 
any  impropriety  in  word  or  behaviour,  are  unsuit- 
able for  Lodge  entertainment,  and  are  prohibited 
at  any  meeting  in  connection  with  the  Order." 

(8)  Lodge  Debates. — At  least  one  Lodge  has 
had  a  debate  on  "  Disestablishment,"  and  another 
on  "Mr.  Gladstone  as  a  Politician."  The  bye-laws 
of  other  fraternities  and  societies  interdict  party — 
political,  and  sectarian  subjects,  and  I  think  the 
G.L.  should  also  interdict  such  topics, 

(9)  Lodge  Removals. — We  have  no  G.L.  bye- 
law  requiring  Lodges  to  notify  all  members  before 
taking  any  vote  for  the  removal  of  a  Lodge.  I 
recommend  that  such  a  rule  be  enacted,  and 
that  it  specify  that  the  removal  cannot  take  place 
till  confirmed  by  the  G. W.C.T. 

(10)  Lodge  Deputies. — (a)  Our  rules  allow'any 
L.D. to beelectedtoanyoflicesavethatof  W.C.T.  This 
latter  prohibition  was  probably  made  because  the 
L.D.  had  to  decide  appeal  cases  against  the  W.C.T. 
and  Lodge.  As  we  have  abolished  the  power  of 
L.D.'sto  decide  appeals,  I  trust  we  shall  also 
abolish  this  disqualification.  Sometimes  a  small 
Lodge  needs  and  wishes  its  L.D.  to  become  W.C.T., 
and  I  think  we  should  make  this  allowable. 

XVm.— CONCLUSION, 
Some  may  think  that  I  ought  in  my  report  to 
detail  my  individual  labours,  but  unless  the  G.L. 
expressed  a  desire  in  that  direction,  I  should  be 
sorry  to  use  my  time  and  yours  for  that  purpose.  I 
have  been  with  most  of  you  this  last  year,  and  you 
can  judge  whether,  while  presiding  in  D.L.'s  or 
speaking  on  your  platforms,  my  restored  physical 
vigour  is  accompanied  by  any  diminution 
of  mental  vitality.  My  pen,  too,  has 
I  think  reached  all  of  you  every  week  in 
my  many  articles  in  our  Watchword  ;  in  the 
general  Temperance  Press  to  which,  in  the  true 
interests  of  the  Order,  I  make  myself  a  very  pro- 
lific contributor  ;  in  the  general  newspaper  Press 
where  I  have  had  to  fight  for  our  Order  ;  and  iathe 
many  circulars  and  thousands  of  letters  which  I 
dictate  and  write  to  you  and  your  associates. 

Many  of  my  rulings  in  cases  involving  strong 
feelings  must  have  been  disappointing  to  some  ;  but 
their  general  acceptance,  without  appeal,  indicates 
that  my  long  relation  to  our  beloved  Order  has 
I  given  me  a  useful  experience  of  iU  tnethoda  and 


I 


April  19,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


membership.  I  know  it  has  developed  in  me  an 
ever-increasing  affection  for  our  fraternal  bonds, 
and  has  created  that  hi^h  sense  of  responsibility 
which — while  still  subject  to  human  error — forbids 
the  slightest  conscious  leaning  towards  partiality  in 
the  administration  of  its  beneficient  laws,  rules  or 
usages. 

Yours  most  sincerely  and  fraternally, 

Joseph  M^lins,  G.W.C.T. 


A  NEEDFUL  CAUTION. 

TO  THE  EDITOK  OF  "  THE  GOOD  TEMPLAKs' 
"WATCHWORD." 

Dear  Sir  and  Beotheb,— Permit  me  to  offer 
your  readers  a  word  of  caution  concerning  our  old 
friend,  the  "National  Union  for  the  Suppression  of 
Intemperance,"  whose  agents  are  busy  collecting 
money  in  various  parts  of  the  country  by  means  of 
a  system  which  seems  very  much  akin  to  obtaining 
money  by  false  pretences.  The  following  adver- 
tisement is  at  present  appearing  weekly  in  the 
Christian    World  :— 

*'  Agents  wanted  to  canvass  for  the  National 
Union  for  the  Suppression  of  Intemperance.— James 
Taylor,  Secretary,  9,  Oxford-street,  Manchester." 

A  copy  of  the  communication  sent  to  applicants 
for  agencies  is  before  mo.  The  "  duties"  are  ex- 
ceedingly simple,  viz.,  "(I)  To  canvass  daily  for 
donations  or  contributions  to  the  Union.  (2)  To 
obtain  signatures  to  memorials  and  petitions.  (3) 
To  send  each  day  a  return  stating  the  names, 
addresses,  and  amounts  of  contributions  received. 
(4)  To  send  a  weekly  balance-sheet  with  postal 
order  for  the  amount  received,  less  the  amount  of 
commission."  The  secretary  of  this  spurious  society 
can  afford  to  be  generous,  and  offers  his  agents  the 
liberal  commission  of  *^  one  half  ot  the  amounts 
received." 

The  National  Union  has  been  known  to  the 
Charity  Organisation  Society  since  1878,  and  in  th 
effort  to  repress  mendicity  has  been  advertised  and 
exposed  in  the  Times  as  unworthy  of  support.  The 
advertisement  referred  to  and  other  particulars  may 
be  seen  at  the  offices  of  the  C.O.S.,  15,  Buck' 
ham-street,  Strand,   W.C. 

The  balance-sheet  issued  for  1883-4,  shews  an 
income  of  £1,C4(>  ITs.  Od.  The  expenditure  is  made 
up  of  the  following  interesting  items  : — 

£      fl.  d 

Secretary  and  assistant 459     0     2 

Collecting  agents...         ...         ...         ...  207     1     0 

Circulars,  nostages,  ttc.  ...         245  17  11 

Rent         "...    * 42    0    9 

Audit         5     5    0 

Meetings,  travelling  expenses,  &c.       ...     14     1     9 

These  figures  plainly  prove,  as  has  often  been 
said  before,  that  the  "National  Union"  does  not 
exist  to  work  for  the  suppression  of  intemperance, 
but  merely  te  support  its  indefatigable  secretary. 

The  Bill  in  favour  of  which  people  are  asked  to 
sign  memorials  and  give  hard  cash  to  assist  in  pro 
moiing  has  never  been  presented  to  Parliament 
nor  has  any  serious  attempt  ever  been  made  to  get 
it  introduced.  The  signatures  collected  are  there 
fore  worthless.  The  draft  of  the  bill  and  the 
memorials  are  merely  pretests  to  obtain  money. 

The  Duke  of  Westminster,  the  Archbishops  of 
Canterbury  and  York,  the  late  Earl  Shaftesbury, 
and  scores  of  others  whose  names  were  apprnpriated 
by  the  secretary  (without  consent)  as  patrons,  &c.. 
have  withdrawn,  many  of  them  publicly,  repudia- 
ting all  connection  with  the  union. 

During  the  past  six  or  eight  years  a  good  deal  of 
comment  has  been  passed  upon  the  "  National 
Union  "  by  the  newspapers,  but  it  continues  to 
exist,  and  mulcts  the  public  each  year  of  sums 
varying  from  £1,200  to  £1,000.  Many  useful 
oi^anisations  are  at  present  crippled  for  want  of 
funds.  I  trust  our  friends  will  not  be  caught 
napping,  as  many  have  been,  and  throw  their 
money  away  upon  a  useless  society. — I  am,  dear 
sir  and  brother,  yours  fraternally, 

J.  M.  Skinnek,   P.G.W.M. 

3,  The  Crescent,  Beckenham, 
April  11,  1880. 


We  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raioe's  advertisement,  which  will  be  fouod 
in  these  pages.— [Ad vt.1 

Food  Addlteration.— Mr.  Casaall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said:  **Homceopathic  Cocoa?  are  well 
named,  as  they  contain  the  smallest  quantity  of  Cocoa." 
Cadbiiey's  Cocoa  is  guaranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
the  public  to  buy  no  other. — [Advt.] 

Situations  Vacant  and  Wanted.— Our  charge  for 
this  class  of  ftdvertisement  is  24  words  for  sixpence. 
Every  additional  six  words  threepence,— [j\dvt.] 


Allcommunicationstohe  addressedTEE  EDITOR, 
"  GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WATCRWORD;'  S,  Bolt- 
court^  Fleet-street^  London,  E.G. 

"  Tbe  News  of  the  Lodges  should  constitute  a  pablic  record  for 
the  important  events  in  connection  with  ordinary  lodge 
SessioDB,  Public  Meetings,  Anniverearies,  4c.,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  should  refer,  not  to  matters  of  mere 
local  interest  and  to  the  every-day  cccorences  of  ordinary 
Lodge  Sessions,  but  to  aiich  matters  as  are  of  national 
Importance  interesting  alike  to  all  classes  of  readers, 
stimulating  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all. 
For  this  ptirpoae  it  should  make  mention  of  Essays  and 
Papers  read,  of  competitions  in  Reciting,  Reading,  and 
Singing,  Temperance  Bees,  Qiieetlon  Box,  and  such  like. 
And,  Onec  a  Quarter,  the  total  number  initijited  or  admitted 
by  c.c,  the  total  of  membership,  &c.,  may  bo  given.  Singing, 
Reciting,  Ac,  at  ordinary  Lodge  Sessions  should  not  be 
reported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  4c.,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  such  news  can  only  be  of  limited  local 
Interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Annivers.njy,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonstration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
takes  place,  the  names  may  be  given  of  the  chairman  and  of 
those  taking  part,  and  to  save  space  these  should  be  classified 
thus  :  Chairman, .    Songs  by ,     Recitations  by 

Lodge  News  should  he  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
In  the  following  issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

.METROPOLITAN. 

Stoke  NewiTiRton — "  London  Trinity."  March  31. 
Bro.  Ward's  (W.C. T.)  night  when  the  members  of  the 
Angel  of  Mercy  Lodge,  Camden  Town,  gave  songs  and 
TPcitations,  and  a  laughable  sketch,  A  liberal  supply 
of  fruit  at  Bro.  Ward's  expense. — April  7.  Open  meet- 
ing, when  Rams  Temperance  Society,  from  Homerton, 
occupied  the  platform.  An  earnest  address  was  given 
by  Mr.  lleath,  the  superintendent,  and  songs,  recita- 
tions, and  dialogues  by  tbe  meo:iber3.  The  meetings  have 
been  largsly  attended.      Watchwords  on  sale. 

Hackney. — '*  Homerton 's  Hope."  April  8.  Vote  of 
condolence  passed  to  one  of  our  sisters  on  the  loss  of  her 
father  and  sister.  Greetings  received  from  King's  Own 
Lodge,  Aldershot.  Bro.  Gibson,  P.D.C.T.,  drilled  the 
members  on  the  duties  of  the  otficers.  A  strong  gather- 
ing of  members  from  the  London  Scots  Lodge  paid  a 
surprise  visit,  and  gave  a  long  and  interesting  programme. 

Poplar.—"  Christian  Bethel."  April  8.  Visit  of 
Limpet  J.T..who,  under  the  direction  of  Ero.W.  Thomas, 
S.J.T.,  and  Sister  Mrs.  Hill,  A.S.J.T.,  carried  out  a 
flinging  and  reciting  competition.  Sister  Harris,  Bros. 
Price,  Spencer;  prize  winners,  Bro.  Ridd,  W.S.,  on 
behalf  of  the  Lodge,  gave  the  youngsters  a  most  hearty 
welcome,  and  kindly  promised  consolation  prizes.  A 
liberal  supply  of  fruit,  &c.,  closed  a  pleasant  session. 

Loughborough  Junction.—  "  William  Tweedie."  April 
7.  Bro.  and  Sister  P.  K.  WooUacott,  of  New  Maiden, 
admitted  on  c.c.  Paper  on  "Distinguished  Victims  of 
the  Drink."  read  by  BroRolfe,  during  which  Bro.  W.  E. 
Hooper,  W.D.Co.  presided.  A  useful  discussion  followed. 

Islington.— "Henry  Ansell."  April  9th.  About  30 
of  the  members  occupied  the  platform  of  the  Conellier 
Mission  Temperance  Society,  Barnsbury.  Bro  H. 
Ansell  presided. — April  iOfch.  Aggregate  meeting  o! 
the  members  of  North  London  Lodges.  Bro.  Winton 
D.C.T.,  and  the  whole  of  the  Middlesex  District 
Executive  attended  ;  the  object  of  such  a  meeting 
being  to  consider  and  discuss  the  best  means  to  bo 
adopted  to  resuscitate  several  of  the  weak  Lodges  in  the 
North  of  London,  and  to  build  up  the  Order  generally. 
Many  brothers  and  sisters  took  part  in  the  discussion,  and 
finally  it  was  resolved  to  leave  tlie  matter  in  the  hands 
ot  the  Visiting  Deputies  who  were  to  summon  a  meeting 
of  delegates,  and  take  such  action  as  they  think  advisa- 
ble. During  the  evening  a  lady,  who  had  become  a 
fearful  victim  to  drink,  was  initiated.  Watchwords 
sold. 

Edg ware-road. — "West-end  of  London."  April  7. 
Bro.  W.  Sutherland,  W.D.Co.,  presided.  The  proposed 
division  of  the  Middlesex  District  was  discussed,  and  the 
following  resolution,  moved  by  Bro.  Munkhouse,  L.D., 
was  carried  with  enthusiasm  :— "That  in  tho  opinion  of 
this  Lodge,  the  District  Lodge  of  Middlesex  by  its  unity, 
number?,  and  influence,  has  been  a  source  of  strength 
and  encouragement  to  tbe  Order  throughout  the  Metro- 
polis, and  that  any  attempt  to  divide  *  the 
largest  District  Lodge  in  the  world '  would 
tend  to  paralyse  the  power  of  one  of  the 
most  effective  organisations  in  the  country.  Therefore  re- 
solved :— That  our  representatives  be  instructed  to  oppose 
the  mation  of  the  Citizen  Lodge  by  every  constitutional 

Peckham.-"P€ckham,"  April  9.  Paper  on  "War," 
byBro.  Aldridge,  W.C.T.     A    good  discussion  followed. 

Wandsworth-road.-—"  New  Clapham  Excelsior."  April 
7-  One  admitted  on  c.c,  and  one  initiated.  Bro,  T.  C. 
Macrow,  W.C.T.  Open  Lodge  at  fl  p.m.;  Bro.  T.  C. 
Macrow  presided  ;  pianoforte  solo  by  little  Miss  Smith  ; 
songs,  Sisters  E.  C.  Slade,  Powell,  Smith  ;  recitations, 
Sister  A.  Harding  and  Bro.  Grace.  Address  by  Bro.  J. 
Robfion  ;  pianoforte  solo,  Miss  Smith  ;  song,  Bro.  Suther- 
land ;  duet.  Sister  Sutherland  and  Bros.  Greenwood  and 
Brittain ;  refreshments  supplied, 


Chelsen.— "Grosvenor."  April  9.  Open  Lodge  »nd 
pound  night ;  each  member  was  invited  to  bring  a  non- 
member  of  the  Order.  Bro.  McAllister,  L.D.,  presided 
over  an  excellent  entertainment  given  by  the  following 
sisters,  McAllister,  E.  Kimber,  Harding,  Main,  Morris, 
A.  Thomas,  C.  Henderson,  Bros.  W.  Thomas,  Lawle-. 
J.  Butler,  Woods,  Welfare,  and  A.  Thomas.  Abundant 
supply  of  refreshments  of  every  description  served  to  a 
numerous  attendance.  Several  gave  their  names  to  join 
the  Lodge. 

Shadwell.—" Pride  of  Lytteltcn."  March  19.  Anight 
with  Bro.  Page,  V.D.  A  very  pleasant  and  instructive 
evening,  Bro.  Page  contributing  some  readings  and  recita- 
tions. Good  attendance.— March  2(>.  Roll  call  and 
Temperauce  readings.  Roll  carefully  gone  through  and 
arrangements  made  to  visit  the  absent  members.  After- 
wards several  brothers  contributed  some  appropriate 
readings.— April  2.  Service  of  Song,  "Jessica's  First 
Prayer,"  by  the  Shadwell  Band  of  Hope  Choir,  under  the 
leadership  of  Bro.  James,  L.D.  Very  good  meeting.  At 
the  close  a  special  session  of  the  Lodge  was  held  to  initiate 
two  members  and  receive  a  brother  on  c.c,  who  had  been 
two  years  away,  and  having  only  arrived  in  England  this 
day  had  come  direct  to  the  Lodge.— April  9.  The  visitors 
mustered  in  good  numbers,  and  gave  a  very  pleasant 
entertainment.  Sister  Hill  presided.  Arrangements  made 
for  the  soiree.  Lodge  progressing. 

Dulwich.— "  Desirous."  April  8th.  Siaterg  surprised 
the  brothers  with  a  new  Lodge  carpet  which  made  the 
Lodge-room  look  very  homelike.  Question-box  caused  a 
great  deal  of  discussion  and  was  heartily  enjoyed,  A  very 
pleasant  evening  was  spent. 

Stratford.— "Enterprise."  April  10.  Papers  by  Bros. 
Wood  and  J.  S.  Turner,  the  latter  upon  the  Sunday 
closing  of  public-houses  ;  discussion  was  taken  part  ia 
by  Bros.  Mottram,  Simmons,  Martin,  Osborne,  Drewry. 
Good  attendance,  pleasant  session.  Watchwokds  sold 
every  week. 

King's  Cross.— "Excelsior."  Aprils.  Onere-admitted. 
Sisters'  night.  Sister  Shakespeare,  W.D.V.T,,  in  the 
chair,  who  gave  a  short  address.  Songs,  recitations, 
duet  and  readings  were  also  given. 

Pimlico.—"  Progress."  April  12.  Half-pound  ni(?ht. 
Result  4s.  7d.  added  to  the  Lodge  funds.  Watchwohu 
sold. 

Shaftesbury  Park.— "Shaftesbury  Park."— April  1. 
Lodge  adjourned  to  pay  surprise  visit  to  John  Bunyan 
Lodfie.  The  evening  was  spent  in  songs,  recitations, 
readings,  and  selections  on  tbe  clarionet  by  Bro.  Elias 
Marshall,  W.C.T.  Refreshments  provided.  A  very 
pleasant  evening  spent. — April  S.  Musical  evening, 
five  members  and  two  visitors  contributing  songR.  Bro. 
Lunn,  from  Immanuel  Lodge,  admitted  on  c.c.  Pleasant 
evening. 

Kentish  Town.— "Regina."  April  12.  Bro.  Scar- 
borouEfb,  W.C.T.  Inspection  of  the  roll ;  viait  from 
Bro.  T.  W.  Tysoe,  W.D.Chap.,  Beds.,  who  was  intro- 
duced with  honours,  and  gave  a  short  address  ;  good 
attendance.  [Note.— In  last  week's  issue  the  circular 
read  in  re  the  "  division  "  was  from  the  W.D.S.,  and  not 
as  stated  from  the  Citizen  Lod^e.] 

Upper  Clapton.—"  Upper  Clapton."  April  12.  Bro. 
Mile.-,  W.C.T.;  circulars  read  from  W.D.Sec  re  special 
session  D.L.,  on  two  D.L.  for  Middlesex,  and  from 
G.W.C.T.,  respecting  L.D.  and  E.S.;  one  initiated. 
Visit  from  Artisan  Lodge,  who  entertained, 

Pentonville.— "Vernon."  April  7.  Visit  to  the  Free 
Schools,  Tunbridge-street,  Euston-road.  Bro.  Ravner, 
W.C.T.,  presided,  with  23  members  to  help  him  to 
entertain  ;  songs  by  Bros.  Knight,  Hutton,  Shakespeare, 
Cockburn,  and  Chapman  ;  duets  by  Sisters  Collins  and 
A.  Shakespeare  (Juvenile),  Bro,  and  Sister  Rayner ; 
recitations  by  Bros.  Rayner,  Chapman  ;  addresses  by 
Sister  Shakespeare,  W.D.V.T..  Bros.  Howard  and  Gurr. 
—April  12.  Visit  of  tho  Loyal  Favourite  Lodge,  who 
officered  and  entertained  ;  room  crowded.  WATCHwonD3 
sold. 

St.  John's  Wood.— "St.  John's  United."  April  10. 
Special  meeting  of  No.  10  Sub-District  to  consider  the 
proposal  to  divide  the  District.  By  a  vote  of  20  to  five 
the  Sub-District  declared  against  the  proposal,  and  ex- 
pre'ised  confidence  in  the  Executive.  Bro.  Lucas, V.D. , 
presided.     About  .50  present. 

Commercial-road.-"  Mile  End."  March  20.  Sisters 
to  surprise  and  entertain ;  programme  thoroughly 
sustained;  tho  brothers  being  surprised  with 
silk  handkerchiefs,  ink-stands,  pocket-books,  silver 
Rcarf  pins,  and  other  useful  articles.  Scnga,  reci- 
t.-itiona,  &c.,  by  the  sisters.  Sister  Gibson,  P.D.S.T., 
presided;  one  initiated.— March  27.  Visit  of  I'ride  of 
Ratcliff,  who  officered  and  entertained.  Open  Lodge  at 
9  p.m.,  when  several  friends  availed  themselves  of  tho 
privilege,  and  attended  a  very  good  meeting. — April  3. 
Model  initiation,  and  Lodge  drill  ;  the  various  officers 
were  drawn  for  good  contest  and  instructive  initiation, 
the  L.D.  afterwards  instructing  and  drilling  the  Lodge. 
One  initiated,  and  one  on  c.c— April  10.  Brothers 
officered  and  entertained,  the  3i8terB  being  presented  with 
several  useful  and  fancy  articles.  Delegates  appointed 
for  the  Local  Option  Conference  ;  well  .attended  session  ; 
one  on  a.c.  Circular  read  from  G.  Lodge,and  notice  given 
of  election  of  L.D.   and  E.Supt.    Good  sale  of  W.\tch- 

Ratcliff.—"  Pride  of  Ratcliff.  "  April  8.  A  most  in- 
teresting and  successful  soiree,  presided  over  by  Bro. 
.John  Hilton,  W.D.T.  Addresses  were  delivered  by 
Bro.  W.  Winton,  D.C.T,,  and  Bro.  Jones,  D.E,S. 
During  the  evening  Bro.  J.  Reeves,  W.C.T..  on  behalf 
of  a  number  of  the  members,  presented  to  Sister  Eva 
Hilton  a  pair  of  very  handsome  vases,  with  many 
expressions  of  good  wishes  for  her  happinesi  on  her  ap- 
proaching marriage.  Sister  Eva  Hilton  was  accompanied 
by  several  friends,  who  took  part  in  the  entertainment. 

Edgware-road.— "Paddington."  March  29.  Social 
evening;  well  attended  ;  a  bountiful  supply  of  refresh 
ments. — April  5.  Communication*!  received  from  the 
Home  Secretary  and  Lord  Randolph  Churchill  ;  pro- 
gramme, visitors' night,  Bro.  Easton,  H.D,,  in  the  chair; 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  19,  1666. 


Kings  by  Sisters  Ei-ans  ;  Dunn,  and  Cope,  Bros.  Eiston.  ,  J 
Clark,  Evans,  Cope,    and    Griffin;  recitntlons    by   Bro. 
Wilkinson  and  .Sinter  Cope;  12  Lodges  repre«;ntcd  ;    a 
very  pleasant  cveniiK  spent. 

CUiswiok.  —  "Livesey."  April  1.  Well  attended 
sestion,  Cirouhr  road  from  District  Exumtive.  Vk- 
cuBsion  on  the  report  of  D.L. Heps.  Tho  D.L.Ueps.  were 
instructed  to  vote  against  there  being  tw.i  District 
Lodges  for  Middlesex.  Bro.  Wickerden,  V.D.  was 
present.— April  8.  Enterlained  by  Juvenile  Temple 
Some  good  recitations  and  songs  werd  given.  PleasMit 
evening. 


presided.      The    Lodge  has  been  greatly  bene6ted 
by  tlie  visits  of  Bro.  Wratiiall. 

ExETEJK. — "  Perseverance."  April  5.  Bro.  Rex, 
W.C.T.,  presiding  ;  tlie  item  on  tho  projramme  being 
iinpioinptu  speeches,  several  members  gave  interesting 
s'.'eoches  ;  three  new  memb'jra    initiated,   one    admitted 


PROVINOIAL. 
Hastings.— ".Saxon."  April  (i.  A  tea  and  public 
entertainment  in  the  newL.dse-room;  about  CO  members 
and  friends  sat  Jown  to  tea,  the  proceeds  ol  which  are  to 
be  given  to  the  Lodite  funds.  A  public  meeting  toolt 
place  at  8  o'clock,  Bro.  K.  Kaston,  W.D.S.,  presiding, 
who  gave  a  few  remarks  explamatory  of  the  principles  of 
Uood  Tomplary.  A  capital  programme  oi  songs, 
readings,  duets,  and  recitations  was  gone  through  ;  en- 
joyable evening  was  spent.  Several  names  were  given  in 
Jor  proposal.  Since  moving  to  new  rooms  the  LodgJ  is 
increasing. 

Coi.chesteh.— "First  Essex."  March  SO.  Sisters 
fiurprise  night;  some  very  useful  presents;  L.D.  and 
anothiT  brother  from  University  Lodge,  Oambridse, 
visited,  the  former  presided  ;  soii^a  committee  presented 
Lodge  with  £1  ."is.  8d.;  one  admitted  on  c.c;  very  enjoy- 
able session.  The  Lodge  has  worked  in  great  ditficulties 
for  a  long  time,  but  with  work  and  energy  of  some  of  the 
members  we  aro  now  out  of  debt,  havn  a  better  and  more 
comfortable  room  to  meer  in,  and  are  hoping  for  a  good 
increase  ;  membership  about  40. 

HinTLEPOOL,—"  James  Rewoastlc."  April  C.  Suc- 
cessful public  meeting,  100  present ;  Councillor  Yeoman 
P.D.E.D.,  presided;  addresses  fay  Kev.  J.  B.  Charles  and 
Councillor  Woods,  D.C.T.;  recitations  by  Bro.  J.  H. 
Beed,  L.D.;  eongs  by  Sister  Dormand,  and  Bros.  C.  H. 
and  H.  Birks  ;  pianist.  Sister  Dormand. 

CKOvnoN.— "  H"pe  of  Croydon."  April  5.  Open 
Lodge  at  8.30,  well  attended.  Songs.  Sisters  Saunders, 
Newland,  Luckett,  Child,  and  Day  ;  Bros.  Young.Smith, 
nnd  Dny  ;  recitation,  Bro.  Hogg  ;  humorous  readme, 
Bro.  Biggs.  A  very  pleasant  and  most  enjoyable 
evening.  ^        „    ,„ 

LciON— "Pride  of  the  Lea."  April  6.  Bro.  S.  W. 
Tysoe,  W.C.T.,  presiding.  Resolved  that  each  member 
bring  a  new  memoer  during  the  quarter,  or  pay  double 
eubscriptlim.  Bro.  Tyeoe  conveyed  greetings  frim  GW. 
M'Cree,  Milton,  and  Star  of  Bedford  Lodges,  Lro. 
Scottingalso  conveyed  greetingi  from  Orange  Branch. 
Songs  and  readings  by  Sister  Soottinn.Bros.  Scotting,  and 
Tysoe.  Programme  of  the  evening  one  ounce  night, 
proceeds  realising  2!.  lljd.  for  Lodge  funds.  Visit  from 
Bro.  Rev.S.  J.  Southwood,  D.C.T. 

Nkwton  Abhot.—"  Samuel  Albert."  February  0. 
Opfn  night.  Bro.  Curtis,  W.C.T.,  gave  a  Icctui-ette  on 
"Electricity."  with  experiments.  Several  visitors 
present. -February  23.  W. D.L.  Rep's,  report  read  : 
readings  and  recitations— March  9.  Open  night.  Musical 
evening.  Several  visitors  present.  Bro.  R.  J.  Parr, 
D.C.T.,  presided.  Singing,  &c.,  by  Sisters  Baker, 
Curtis,  jun.,  and  Knott,  Bros.  Boundy,  Cole,  Curtis. 
and  White  ;  Bro.  Parr  made  an  encouraging  speech  ;  good 
attendance.— March  IG.  Short  papers  by  members, 
followed  by  a  smart  discussion]  on  "  Fctchiug  Intoxicants 
in  Casesof  Illness."- March23.  Surprise  night.  Plenty 
of  good  things  brought,  including  blanc  mange,  cake, 
biscuits,  jams.  &c  ;  thoronghly  enjoyed  by  all ;  one  re- 
admitted.—Marcli  30.  A  Night  with  the  Poet.'^.  Sisters 
Baker,  Balchild,  and  Curtis,  jun.,  Bros.  Boundy  and 
Curtis  gave  selections,  which  were  much  appreciated. 
Visit  from  Sister  Baker,  sen.,  V.D.,  of  Bristol,  who  raadi 

some    encour.aging  remarks  and    also     gave    '    - " 

Lodge  looking  brigliter.    Watchwords  taken, 
Folkestone.— "Safeguard    of    Folkestone. 
2fi.     Visit  o(  Excelsior  J.T.,  and  open  Lodge.      Bro. 
Fagg,  W.T.,  presided.      An  interesting  programme 
(tone  through  by  the  Juveniles,    interspersed  with  songs 
and  snlns,  and  aviolin  and  cornet  duet  by  Bro.  Manke- 
low  and  L.  A.  Tolputt.       Addresses   by  Bro.  Fagg  and 
Bro.  S.  C.  Weston,  D.C.T.       The  children  then    with- 
drew, and  the  Lodge  session  was  held.       Three  initiated, 
—April  2.      Open  Lodge.    Readings  were  given  ;  an  ex- 
cellent speech  by  Bro,    Ainswnrth  on    "  Fanatics,    and 
two  songs  by  Bro.  Harvey,  of   Dover.       After  (he  Lodge 
had    been  called   to  order,    Bro.    Sergeant    Ltibbs,     J.h 
Lancers,  applied    'or  c.c.s  for  himself  and  a  comrade,  as 
they  aro  leaving  Slioracliffe,       Tlicse  were  granted    and 
the  Lodge   wished   Br...   Gibbs  every  success.    Library 
flourishing.    Decided  that  the  Lodge  should  gel  one  dozen 
WaiCHWOKDS,  and   dispose  of  as  many    ai  possible.— 
April  0.  A'ter  a  little  busincsJ,   recess  was  granted,  and 
all  present  were  invited   to    partake  of  refreshments  m 
honour  of  "  Somebody's  birthday."  After  these  had  been 
disposed  of,    Bro.  W.  Cock  spun  i 
and  Bro.  Weston,   D.C.T.,  gave 
a  reading  were  also  given.      A  nic 
About  80  present. 
Tkdiio.—"  Truro    Guiding    Sh 


reading 
Marcl 


Workman's   Rest."     April    9.     Bro. 
,e  Bister  and  two  brothers  admitted    on 

eeting  was  enlivened  by  son^s  by 

Sister  Wills,  Bros.  Albert,  Fish,  Christy,  Maxwell,  and 
Bowes  ;  readings  bv  Bro.Parkes.  Letter  read  from  Bro. 
Sergt.  F.  Dixon,  1st  Gordon  Highlanders  at  Malta, 
telling  of  the  formation  of  the  Gordon  Ark  of  Safety 
Lodge;  greetings  ordered  to  be  sent.  Bro.  Burt  presented 
the  Lodge  with  a  set  of  Second  and  Third  Degree  rituals. 

GosronT.—"Forton  Star  of  Hope."  April  9.  A  few 
remarks  on  the  Good  of  tho  Order  from  Bro.  Webber.and 
astirring  address  was  delivered  by  Bro.  Tibbols,W,D.M. 
South  Hants,  and  a  thoroughly  enjoyable  evening  wai 
spent ;  five  other  friends  proposed  for  membership. 

D0N0.48TER,— "While  Rose."  March  3lst.  Good 
meeting.  Bro.  and  Sister  Kenworthy,  of  Good  Intent 
Lodge,  Manchester,  spoke  words  of  cheer.  Programme  ; 
recitation  competition.  Bros,  Marshall  and  Sister 
Martin  were  awarded  the  pri?^es,— April  7.  Visit  of  SO 
members  from  EUesmere  Lodge,  SnetDeld,  who  provided 
an  e,xcellent  programme,  including  addresses  from  Sister 
Doncaeter  and  Bros.  Parker  and  Graville.  A  coffee 
supper  was  provided  by  the  Doncaster  friends,  and 
120  Good  'Templars  partook  of_  "  '"  "  — --.-i-  • 
session  was  held,  and 
Watchwords  taken. 

Southend-onSea.— "Nil  Desperandum."  March  31 
Open  LoHge.  The  Service  of  Song,  "John  Tregenoweth 
his  mark,"  was  fuccessfully  given  by  a  choir  of  th. 
members,  Bro,  W.  T.  Francis  conducting.  Bro.  Diaper 
presided  at  the  harmonium,  Bro.  Freeman  gave  thf 
connective  readings  ;  about  100  non-members  attended 
admission  being  by  invitation  tickets.  A  short  ses^iot 
was  held  at  the  close,  when  Bro.  Francis  gave  report  of 
mission  work  done  at  Hadleigh  and  Benfleet.  Result 
03  pledges  ;  total  cost  to  Lodge,  4d 

Little  Hampton,— "Try  Again 
10.     Three  proposed,  one  initiated 


ivhich  short 
candidate  proposed.     Usual 


th  the  Poets 
given.— Febiuary  18.      Five  piopi 
Short  address  from  Bro.  C&ndli 
initiated,  A  spelling  bee 
3.     Reports  of  D.L.Rep 
in?s  and  recitations. - 
Bognor   in    conjuncti 
Bro  E.  Candler  in  the  chi 
and 


Lodge.     February 

and  one  received  on 

everal  good  readings 

d  and  two  initiated, 

■February  24.     Two 

heartily  gone  into. — March 

ne  proposed.    Pongs,  read 

March  10.    Open  Lodge  held  at 

th    Good    Samaritan    Lodgi 

March  17.   _  One  propose! 


initiated.  Kecitatii 
proposed,  and  two  initiat'-d.  Short  addri 
Cocks,  who  gave  a  cheerful  account  of  the  v\ 
nor,  after  which  we  had  a  stirring  addresi 
Professor  Andr«.— March  31.  Greetings  re 
the  Girded  Loins  Lodge:  one  proposed. 
Webb.    Etherington,   Aldrid, 


irk  at  Bog, 
from  Bro 

Experienct 
ciii.-     A^..^=.  .. ......    o ,   "®t   Merritt, 

...d  Har'wood,  and  Sister  Candler  gave  their  experiences. 

-April?.    Visit  from  Worltman's  Own  Lodge.     A  good 

programme  was  gone  through    before    a  go -d  aud 

After  the  meeting  a  supper  wi 

number  of  friends  stayed. 
Lekds, — "  Nil  Desperandnit 

Commons  night,  which  proved 

higlily  successful.     After  questi 

posed  of,  a  motion 


provided,  when  a  good 


April 


Open 
...by  Bro.  S.  Buckingham,  W.C.T. 
Vocalists,  Bros.  Levcrton,  Still,  and  Tucker,  jun.; 
readers  Bros,  Elliott,  Warren,  Hole,  and  Sister  Pyatt ; 
reciters,  Bros.  James,  Stephens,  and  Sister  Stephens  ; 
a  good  attendance.  Lodge  was  held  at  the  close,  and 
»everal.'persi.iis  we,re  proposed.  .  ..     ir      i, 

Whittixuton  Moon.-"  Glorious  Prospect.      March 
28.     W.C.T.  Sister  Nunney's    night  ;_^capital   entertain 
ment  given,  with  the  assistance 
Bro.  Bi   --    "-   '^ 


E,  H.  Nttnney  presiding  at  the  harrao 


April  8,      House    of 

remely  interesting  and 

,   &c.,    had  been  dis- 

introduced    in    favour    of    the 

abolition  of  the   House  of   Lords,   and   after  discussion 

maintained  by  Bros.   Deans,    D.C.T.   (Prime  Minister), 

Wilkinson,     Parker.    Cowling,     H.anson,  Allpaas,    and 

Barber,  the  motion  was  carried  by  a  majority  of  three. 

Haverhill,—"  Never  Venture.  Never  Win."  March 
20,  Anecdote  night,  several  members  related  anecdotes. 
Very  pleasant  session.- April  5.  Two  initiated.  Ques- 
tion box.  Some  good  subjects  were  discussed  by 
the  following  members :  Sisters  P.  Backler,  M.  A. 
Webb  A,  Evans,  S.  Freeman  ;  Bro:i.  James  Backler,  J. 
S.  Tha'ke,  J.  C.  Sharpe,  W.  Rawlingson,  H.  J.  Freeman, 
"idS.  Sliarpe.  „  „      , 

Haverhill,— "Silent  D6w."    April  2.     A  conference 
en  took  place  to  discuss  the  subject  of  a  G,T.   Mission, 
decided  to  adjourn  for  a  couple  of  weeks.     Sister  Randall 
presided.  „      .     .,   „       ^ 

Manchester.— "Tower  of  Refuge."  April  0.  One 
sister  admitted  on  a.c.  Four  candidates  initiated. 
Entertained  by  about  100  members  of  the  Tower  of  Hope 
Juvenile  Temple,  with  selections  of  songs,  recitations, 
&c.,  given  in  a  very  creditable  manner.  Visit  of  Bro. 
Cowen,  V.D.     Members  present,  70. 

Leeds,—"  Priestley  United."  March  23.  Good  atten- 
dance •  one  initiated  and  two  others  proposed ;  pro- 
gramme, Bro.  Shaw,  W,D,Co.  night ;  he  gave  a  very 
instructive  and  entertaining  lecture  on  '  Phrenology  ; 
at  close  of  his  lecture  he  made  public  examination  on 
several  brothers  and  sisters.— March  30.  One  initiated 
and  two  proposed.  Negro  Mission  cards  taken 
Celebration  of  Sister  E.  Newton's  birthday  ;  she  pre- 
sented all  members  with  apples,  oranges,  &c. ;  songs, 
Sister  WoHindin  ;  recitations,  3,  P.  Newton.  Sisters 
snrprisod  Lodge  with  a  splendid  table-cover.  An  enjoy_ 
able  and  pleasant  evening.  Bro.  Thomas  was  elected 
for  recommendation  as  L.D.  —April  6.  Public  lecture  by 
Bro.  Deans,  W.C.T.,  on  "Proverbs  and  Poetry  in  Rela- 
tion to  Women  and  Marriage  " ;  chairman,  Bro.  Morgan, 
W.D.Sec;  an  instructive  and  entertaining  lecture.  A 
short  Lodge  session  was  held  afterwards. 

ToitQUAV.— "Excelsior."      April   B.       Bro.     W.    H. 
Satterford    appointed    reporter    to     the     Watcuworii. 
Nautical  Night.     The  following  brothers  and  sisters  took 
f    Sister    and  Bro.  R.  I  part,  ~ 

.Stevenson,  and  M.aster  I 


ly  yarns 
address.  Songs  and 
encouraging  session. 


KliuiBBlDK.-"  Delight."  April  ,5.  Bro.  Wrathall, 
agent  in  the  Northern  District,  delivered  a  octure  en- 
2tled."The  Battle  of  Life,  and  how  to  fight  it.  A 
large  and  aopreciativo    audience.      Bro.  J.  Stormoutb, 


.     g  brothers  a_  _  . 

W.  H.  Satterford,    followed  with  a  short   J.   C.  Dii 

.....  ..^....^ — -    work  doing    amongst    sailors  by    Miss  \  W.C.T., 

Very  Eood  1  Weston;  Sisters  B.  Nye  end  Oakshott.  Bro.  Narracott, 
'  Bro.  Blank,  Bro.  Easterbrook.  Sister  Sand  ford,  Bro.  G. 
Langdon.  A  very  pleasant  and  interesting  meeting  wag 
spent,  and  a  good  attenda 

Newark. — "Good  Sam*Miirf*u.      iipm  *-    a^.uo.  ^.^.m.- i     — ;-—       — ., —       -  -    mt  "       i.     i  a- 

linson  and  Littler's  night,  they  having  been  responsible  '  drawing-room   entertumment.      There  were   about  9o 


for  the  programme,  and,  after  the  business,  refreshments 
ere  banded  round  by  the.  above  brothers,  who  also  gave 
JO    capital  readings.     Pleasant  evening  spent.    Three 

itiatod.  .         ,,  , 

Glos.sop.—"  Mount  Pleaeant,'  April  1.  A  capital 
supper  was  given  by  the  Lodge.  Songs  by  Sisters 
Hutchinson  and  Booth  and  liro.  Wood,  Sieters  Kyder 
and  Bagshaw;  recitations  by  Bros.  .T.  H,  Parker  andK. 
Oliver;  Bro.  Shirt  a  reading;  Bro.  Longden  a  solo. 
Watchwords  taken. 

Ardslet.— "Rainbow."  Aprils,  "Brothers  to  enter- 
tain; sisters  to  officers."  Sister  Taylor  presided.  Bro. 
Mahon  gave  a  short  address,  and  recommended  the  mem- 
bers to  read  the  WATrnwonn.  Four  steaming  plum 
puddin.'S  and  nev/  milk  were  served  up  and_  much 
enjoyed.  An  excellent  projjramme  of  recitations,  singing, 
and  readings,  was  given  by  the  following  brothers  :— 
Bros.  Nuttall,  Taylor,  Hobson,  Benson,  Richardson  and 
Whitelov,  a  very  enjoyable  evening  was  spent.  The 
Senior  junior  Temple  connected  with  the  Lodga,  which 
was  instituted  by  Sister  Hampshire,  U.S.J.T.,  on 
February  2,"),  18RC,  now  numbers  43  members. 

COSHAM,— "  Portsdown,"  March  31,  Pleasant  eestion. 
Surprise  visit  of  Old  Fortieth  Lodge,  who  ofBc-red  and 
entertained.  Programme  ;  Auction  sale;  well  earned 
out.— April  7.  Good  attendance.  Three  initiated  and 
one  received  on  c.c.  Bro.  Frampton.  E,S.,  on  behalf  of 
the  members,  presented  Bro.  J.  S.  Wright,  L,D.,  with  a 
handsome  inkstand,  suitably  engraved,  as  a  birthday 
gift.  Arrangements  made  for  special  session  at  Easter, 
to  welcome  volunteer  visiting  brethren. 

Manche,5TER.— "  Concilio  et  Lahore."  AprU  10. 
Reply  from  Right  Hon.  H.  ChUders,  Home  Secretary, 
re  Poole  Perjury  Case.  Election  of  Programme  Co.n- 
mittee.  Songs  by  Sisters  Yates,  Martin,  and  Bro. 
Ritchie  ;  recitations  by  Bros.  Stokoe  and  Merrington. 
Good  attendance.    One  initiated 

Exeter.— "  Matthew  the  Miller.  Aprils.  Greetings 
exchanged  with  the  Excelsior  Lodge,  Torquay.  Two 
delegates  were  appointed  for  carrying  on  open  air  work 
during  the  summer  in  connection  with  the  other  Tem- 
perance organisations  in  tho  city.      Capital  evening  was 

Devosport.— "Hope  of  Ford."  April  7.  Public 
meeting.  Bro,  T.  H.  Hamley,  D.C.T.,  f'resided.  Ad- 
dresses  by  the  chairman,  Bros.  Gill,  P.LD.,  (James 
Teare,)  S.  James,  P.V.D.,  and  Beaton.  P.D.M.  Heci- 
tations  by  Sisters  Beaton,  sen.,  and  K.  Symons.  Songs 
bv  Sister  Pawsey,  J.T„  and  Bro.  James.  Heading  by 
Bio.  W.  Symons  and  Sister  P.  Symons,  W.D.V.T.  Bro. 
J.  Gill  presided  at  the  harmonium. 

Deal.- "TrueUnity,"  April  7.  This  Lodge,  which 
hns  only  been  started  a  few  weeks,  and  now  nnmbers 
nearly  40  members,  held  a  united  session  to  cel«l««te  the 
first  meeting  in  tho  new  Lodge-room.  Two  initiated  and 
two  proposed.     A  pleasant  and  profitable  evening. 

LOWESTOIT.— "  Freedom,"  March  3  Open  Lodge  at 
8.80,  after  which  two  were  initiated.— March  10.  Seven 
were  initiated.  Programme  :  Brothers'  surprise  night  ; 
when  the  sisters  were  surprised  by  a  baked  potato 
supper,  with  the  addition  of  coffee,— March  17.  One 
initiated  and  four  proposed.  A  musical  evening  was  suc- 
cessfully carried  out,— March  31.  Pound  night;  a  very 
njoyablc  evening  was  spent  by  upwards  of  .50  members 
and  friends.— April  7.  Visit  of  the  Welcome  Lodge, 
ho  officered  and  entertained,  when  songs  and  readings 
ad  an  amusing  dialogue  were  given. 
Bpenni'moor.- "Triumph  ofHope."  March  17.  Essay 
a  "  The  Hand,"  by  Bro,  E.  Amie,  followed  by  interest- 
ig  discussion,— March  24.  "Mystery  Bag,"  3«.  101. 
Mlised  towards  furniture  fund.— March  31.  Viait  of 
Barnabas  Lodge.  Songs,  Bros.  Nattrass,  Daglish  and 
Wilde ;  recitations,  Bros.  Cooper,  Blakey,  and  Raine, 
and  Sister  J.  Wilde  ;  readings.  Sister  Pinkney,  and  Bro. 
Kensiedy, — April  7.  Roll  call.  Being  brothers' 
night  a  supply  of  fruit.  &c.,  was  distribute).  Songs, 
Bros.  Jones.  Symo  and  W.  Ayton  ;  readings,  Bros.  Har- 
3on  and  J.  Ayton. 

Market  Rases.-"  Hambleton  Hill."  "The  Lodge 
having  heard  that  a  late  member  now  living  in  another 
town  was  in  need,  it  was  resolved  to  have  a  pound  night, 
the  proceeds  to  be  sent  to  tlie  brother.  A  committee  was 
formed  who  wrote  to  every  member  of  the  Lodge,  asking 
them  to  come,  A  nice  programme  was  got  up.  Bro.  J. 
Wilson  shewedi  some  views,  whilst  a  brother  recited 
"The  Factory  Chimney."  At  the  close  the  sum  of 
£2  .5s.  5d.  was  realised. 

Bristol,— "  Morning  Star"  April  U.  Interesting 
session.  Members  and  visitors  attended  in  good  numbers. 
After  sem"  conversation  on  Grand  Lodge  Session,  a 
"  spelling  bee"  formed  the  programme  for  the  evening. 
There  were  10  competitors  for  two  prizes,  viz., 
"  Macaulay's  Essays  "  and  "  Ten  Nights  in  a  Bar-rooin." 
Bros.  Goadby  and  Lucas  took  the  prizes  after  an  amusing 
contest. 

Manchester.— "  City."  April  8.  Visit  of  T«wer  of 
Refuge  Lodg...  aliout  20  of  their  members  coming.  Bro. 
Cochrane.  W.CT.,  presided,  and  in  a  very  able  speech 
incited  the  brethren  to  further  efforts,  as  did  also  Bro. 
Plummer.  Songs  were  rendered  by  Bros.  Conway  and 
Boyson,  Sisters  Boyson  and  Morris,  recitation  by  Bro. 
Harding  ;  readings  were  given  by  Sisters  Rnymond  and 
Cochrane, 

Portland,— "Star  of  Portland."    Thirty-one  membora^ 

of  the  Portland  Sun  Lodge  visited  and  entertained.  Songs 

by  Sisters  A.   Pound  and  Reader,  Bros.  R.   Attwood, 

Gihbs,  Otter,  Hardy,  Pearce,  Comben,  Greenham  and  .C, 

Stone  ;  recitation,  Bro.  Gibbs  ;  reading,  Bro.   W.  Stone, 

Short  addresses  were  given  on  the  progress  of  t-be  Order 

on  the  island,  the  Order  in  general,  and  the  good  feeUng 

hioh  existed  between  both  Lodges  at  Portland,  by  Bros. 

L.D..   W.  H.   Way.   D.M.,  J.   Watkinn, 

J.  B.  Reilly,  P.W.C.T.     Refreshments 

. provided. 

Halste.vd.  —  "  ITornor."     April  8.      Four   persons 

nitiated.    Bro,  R,  A.  Slader,  W.D.  A.S.  (of  Chelmsford), 

.ddress.    Lodge  progressing  nicely. 


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members  anri  friends  prespnk.  A  most  enjoyable  evening 
WM»p<-nt. -March  30.  Visit  ofWi-st  Medina  Lodge  nud 
of  Dipmbers  of  the  Albany  Garrison  Lodje.  A  capita! 
programme  of  reading, rncitations.flr.Ios,  &c.,  va*  carried 
out.  Bro.  Shepar  i,  P.D.C.T..  pietiacd,  and  ini'iatcd 
three  candidates.— April  6.  Two  candidatea  initiated. 
The  sisters  snrprt^ed  tlie  Lorl^e  by  providing  a  very 
capital  table,  well  laden,  to  which  the  members  did  ample 
justice. 

Wbittie.— "Writtle."  April  12.  Visit  to  Cook'. 
Mill  Green,  about  four  miles  distant,  for  the  purpose  of 
holding  a  specal  Lodge  Seeti.n.  Bro.  R.  A.  Slader, 
L.D.,  presi  led,  and  thero  was  a  (?ood  attendance  of 
members.  Three  car.di.l.-itt-s  were  initiated.  A  discusaicn 
took  place  as  to  the  pcsiil.ility  of  instituting  a  Ijod^e  in 
the  place,  and  it  was  resolved  that  the  application  for 
a  Charter  should  bo  filled  up.  The  evening  was  brought 
to  ft  close  by  an  address  by  Bro.  Slader. 

STOCKPfiRT  — "  Gleaner."  April  12.  Visit  of  Bro. 
Mason,  D.Trea.,  and  Sister  E.  Thorley,  P.D.V.T..  who 
addressed  the  Lodge.  Visit,  of  the  Hope  of  Re  Idish 
Lodgj.  The  choir  of  the  Gleaner  entertained.  Bros. 
Haworth,  Gankrogers,  and  Walford,  gave  them  a  hearty 
welcome.     Refreshments  were  served. 

PORTajiocTH.— "The  Old  Fortieth."  March  29. 
Offioerf  d  and  entertained  by  the  Nil  Despcrnndum  Lodge. 
Nina  initiated,  one  on  cc— April  ."i.  Visited  by  the 
Protector  Lodge,  which  resulted  in  a  very  pleasant 
acssioD.  Programme  :  auction  pound  night,  resulting  in 
8».  4d.  being  handed  to  the  superintendent  Juvenile 
Tomple.— April  13.  Seven  initiated  ;  attendance  goo  i 
ftt  each  session,  and  Lodge  improving. 

M.tSKlNGHAM.  —"  Volunteers."  April  r,.  One 
initiated.  Songs.  readin^fS,  &c.,  the  evening  was  enjoy- 
ably  spsnt.— April  12.  Bro.  Knox,  of  Laurel  Mount 
Lodge,  read  a  paper  entitled  "Our  Colours,"  which  was 
much  appreciated. 

Salford.— "Hope  of  St.  Bartholemew."  April  7. 
Good  attendance.  One  initiated.  Sisters'  night,  who 
entertained  with  coffee,  &c.,and  an  excellent  programme, 
in  which  the  following  took  part:  Sisters  Morgao,  E. 
•ndC.  Hillyer,  Smith,  Handlev.  and  Swmdalls.  Sister 
Sherratt,  W.V.T.,  acted  as  W.C.T.  Hearty  votes  of 
thanks  passed  to  visitors,  of  whom  a  good  nomber  were 
present,  and  to  sisters  for  their  (as  the  proposer  put  it) 
•'  •■tables,  drinkables,  and  sociables." 

HllUFOKD.— "True  totho  End."  February  10.  Four 
Initiated  ;  entertainment ;  fair  attendance. — February 
26.  Four  initiated  ;  one  applied  force,  granted.  A  vote 
«f  thanks  was  accorded  Bro.  Pogson,  who  is  leaving 
Hereford,  for  his  past  services.  A  vote  of  condolence 
was  sent  to  Bro.  and  Sister  King  in  their  bereavement.— 
March  B.  Tho  Star  of  Hope  L.dge  visited  and  enter- 
tained ;  one  initiated  ;  pleasant  evening  ;  good  attend- 
ance.— March  12.  One  initiated ;  pleasant  evening ; 
good  attendance.— March  I'.l.  A.  public  entertainnien!  in 
the  Friends' Meeting  House,  when  a  capitsi  programme 
was  gone  through.  The  mayor  of  Hereford,  J.  H.  Morlev, 
Esq.,  presided  ;  a  full  houso,  and  213.  profit.— March  25. 
Two  proposed,  one  initiated  ;  during  a  recess  those 
p-ceent  partook  nf  a  splendid  repast  provided  by  tho 
winters  ;  an  onjoyabte  evening.— April  2.  One  initiated. 
■'  Postman's  Night  "  letters  were  rea  I  from  Bro.  Whiting. 
P.W.D.S.,  now  of  Ponlnemydd,  and  Bro.  Errington,  of 
Cheltenham.  Bro.  Jackson,  D.G.T.,  gave  a  stirring 
address ;  good  attendance. 

Enkield.- "  Star  of  Peace."  April  12.  Seond  Degree 
night.  Tho  Easter  Monday  committee's  report  adopted. 
Second  Degree  was  conferred  by  Bro.  Coleman  on  three 
members  ;  aftervraids  entertained  by  brothers, 

Hyde.— "  Aim  at  Richt."  April  7.  First  meeting  in 
new  room.  Sister  A.  Thorley,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Ad- 
dresses by  Bros.  Fisher  (Stockport),  Stafford,  Thoiley, 
and  Walford  ;  son>.'S  by  Bros.  Barbour  Dobbs,  and  Derby- 
shire. A  good  meeting,  and  augurs  bettor  times  to 
coma. 

WiNoHKSTER. — " Itchen  Valley."  April  3  Coffro 
aupp'r  was  heartily  enjoyed  by  a  very  large  number  of 
members.  The  evening's  enjoyment  was  enlivened  by 
readings,  recitations,  songs,  &c.,  by  several  members  ; 
a  very  pleasant  evening  was  spent.  Another  of  the  Rev. 
W.  A.  C.  Chevalier's  daughters  initiated.— April  9. 
Open  Lodge,  when  a  very  large  number  of  members  and 
friends  attended  ;  sniong  the  visitors  were  the  wile,  sou, 
and  daughter  of  the  Rev.  W.  A.  C.  Chevalier,  who  take 
a  ipeat  interest  in  the  Order.  Addresses  by  Bro. 
Councillor  Barter  and  Bro.  Weeks  ;  musical  duets  and 
solos,  re.ndings,  recitations,  songs,  &c.,  by  several  mem- 
bers.   Two  initiated  ;  Lodge  doing  well. 

RaMSOaTB.— "Snng  Harbour."  April  5.  The  Mth 
anniversary  was  celebrated  by  a  social  tea  and  public 
meeting.  The  room  was  tastefully  decorated  with  flags, 
flowers,  4c.  One  hundred  and  thirty  sat  down  to  a  well- 
(irovided  ret  ast.  At  the  public  meeting  the  room  was 
filled  to  its  utmost  capacity.  Captain  P.  S.  Emett  pre. 
sided.  Bro.  W.  Whilniore,  L.D.,  read  the  annual 
report,  which  shewed  the  numerical  strength  of  the 
Lodge  last  year  stood  at  36  memb  rs.  During  the  year 
S.*!  candidates  had  bc^n  initialed,  making  a  total 
of  71 ;  but  from  this  14  had  to  be  deducted, 
ao  that  the  net  number  in  good  standing  at  present  is 
57,  and  four  candidates  await  initiation.  During  the 
p»'St  winter  ft  Temperance  meeting,  under  the  presidency 
of  Captain  Emett,  had  been  held  every  Monday  evening, 
and  a  good  number  of  pledges  was  the  result.  As  to  the 
finances,  tho  Lodge  was  out  of  debt,  and  had  a  small 
balai  CO  in  hand."  Tho  chairman  then  made  some  inter- 
esting remarif!.  Bio.  Sergeant  Butterwnrlh,  P.D.S.J.T., 
alto  ppoke.  Sister  Hull  recited.  Sister  Dugwell  sang, 
Mr  West  and  friends  gave  a  selection  on  the  bells.  Bro. 
S.  C.  Western,  D.C.T.,  next  delivered  a  very  earnest 
aJdrCFs.  Miss  Poole  presided  at  the  harmonium,  and 
the  procedings  were  much  enlivened  by  an  excellent  choir. 
TlN-nRinnE  Weils.- "Silent  Dew."  March  2C.Brother3 
surpriiio  consisted  of  ft  coffee  supper  and  social  evening  ; 
tables  decorated  with  flowers  and  ferns.- April  2.  Ledge 
ttp«ned  at  8,  and  closed  at  0,  for  a  conference  of  the 
Lodgm  to  coDtider  the  advisability  of    hsrisg  a  Good 


Templar  Mission  ;  no  business  done  ;  adjourned  for  a 
ortnight.- Aprils.     " Question  box  "  carried  out. 

Drvoctort.—"  James  Teare."  April.').  Bro.  Carter, 
W.S.  presided.  A  good  attendance.  Song  by  Bro.  Hill; 
duet,  Sisters  Hill  and  Welch;  readings.  Sister  Taylor; 
recitation,  Bro.  Calloway. 

Df.voxpokt.— "  Star  of  Morice  Town."  April  7.  A'isit 
of  "Naval  Star  ofPeace"  Lodge.  Bro.  Rowley,  W.O.T., 
presided,  and  gave  a  few  remarks  in  a  very  earnest 
manner.  Songs  by  Sister  R  cketts,  Bros.  Burt,  Christy, 
and  Blight ;  and  a  recitation  by  Bro.  Rowley.  A  very 
pleasant  meeting. 

MILITARY. 

CoLCHl!3TEn.— "Strongh'dJ  of  Friendship."  March 
31.  "Travelling  Experienc -3  under  Bro.  Buchanan, 
W.M.,  who  gave  and  interesting  narrative  of  his  experi- 
ences travelling  in  Canada  in  ISIC.  He  was  followed  by 
Bro.  Jones,  D.C.T.  (who  was  staff  clerk  in  Lord 
Wollseley's  office  in  the  Egyptian  War,  1,S82),  with  his 
published  account  from  tho  Essex  Te^trjraph  of  "A 
Journey  from  Cjlchest"r  to  Ismailia."  Brethren  of  the 
Cambiidge  University  Lodge  also  interefcted  the  L'^dge 
with  an  account  of  their  marching  from  Cambridge  to 
Haverniil.     A  pleasant  evening  spent. 

Winchester. —"Garrison  Safeguard."  April  10. 
Large  attendance.  Bro.  Harrison,  W.C.T..  pre.-idiug. 
Four  candidates  initiated,  and  others  proposed.  Rep'  rt 
of  special  committee  on  tho  desirability  of  removing  the 
Lodge  to  larger  prenii.ses  adopted.  It  was  decided  to 
take  St.  Thomas's  Girls' School-room,  and  change  the 
night  of  meeting  from  Saturday  to  Tuesday.  Ten 
shillings  was  voted  from  the  L'idee  funds  to  a  brol  her  and 
sister  in  adverse  circumstances.  Progrimme  :  Miil-lvi^ 
night — brought  numerous  letters,  including  one  from 
Bro.  Nixon,  S.D.,  Alexandria  :  Bro.  and  Sister  Nix.S.D., 
Cairo,  Egypt ;  Pro.  Newport.  Chatham  ;  Bro.  Wadsworth, 
Devonport  ;  and  also  from  the  Fitz'nugh,  St.  Bevie,  and 
Jopeph  Clark  Lodges,  Southampton.  Picnic  coinmitte" 
appointed.  Encoursgirg  report  on  the  proposed  .Juvenile 
Temple  by  Bro.  Sergeant  Checkley. 

DEGREE  TEMPLE. 

Stratford.-"  South   Essex."      April   3.      Bro.  W. 

Searle,  D.C.T.  presided,  and  gave  ft  short  address  upon 

the  good  of  the  Order.  The  Second  Degree  was  conferrea 

upon  eight  members,  and  the  Third  Degree  upon  seven 


SKETCH  OF  NEWPORT,  (MON) 


This  year  the  annuil  sesaion  of  Grand  Lodi^'o  is 
to  be  held  at  Newport,  the  Novus  Burgus  of  tho 
I^omans,  tho  i'aahll  Newydd  of  the  Welsh,  or,  as  it 
was  put  by  several  members  in  l.ist  G.L. ,  "a  little 
place  somewhere  in  Wales,"  which  waa  conaidered 
a  good  and  sufliciont  description  of  the  leading  iron 
port  in  the  Idnj^dom. 

Perhapstho  fact  thatEnglish  history  writers  have  „„  ^^.^^^^  „j  ^„^  ^,„^„„^,  ^,,„,^^„ 
been  ,n  tho  habtt  of  tending  Monmouthshire  oyer  %^^  i„,„  ^^^  „,j  ,,j  AtUntio.  Awr.y  and  beyond 
to  Wales,  and  NVelsh   map-makers  so  persiRtentlv  I +i.„     rn „i     .„„     ii.™    c  i.i,     „.,  i     ..:ii._.         c 


for  transport  to  the  New  World,  and  to-day  there 
may  be  seen  beinc;  shipped  hundreds  of  miles  of  steel 
rails  for  the  great  Indian  rail^vay  now  being  con- 
structed. 

As  a  eoal  jwrt,  too,  Newpoi-t  takes  rank  nmong 
the  very  first.  Au  idea  cf  the  amount  of  coal 
leaving  the  port  may  be  gained,  perhaps,  by  just 
realising  tho  fact  that  it  is  at  the  rate  of 

SIX  ION'S   PER  MIS'CTK, 

reckoning  every  day  of  the  year  and  every  hour  of 
the  day  and  night.  To  see  this  vast  quantity  buin*: 
shipped  the  visitor  sI:ould  stroll  round  the 
Alexandra  Docks,  and  watch  with  what  consum- 
mate ease  the  hydraulic  lifts  receive  a  ponderous 
truck  of  coal  weighing  between  IG  and  18  tons 
raise  it  rapidly  some  40  feet  in  the  air, 
and  then,  in  the  moat  unceremonious  man- 
ner, turn  it  very  nearly  upsid*j  down,  thus 
shouting  the  coal  into  the  mysterious  depths  of 
capacious  steamships;  then  bringing  the  truck  oi  co 
more  into  position,  deftly  turns  it  cut  on  to  tho 
high  level  rails,  and  comes  down  to  receive  anrthcr 
full  one.  Or,  if  the  visitor  wishes  to  see  sUll  more 
of  the  process,  let  him  ''square"  Romeone 
on  board  a  ship  to  allow  him  t-j  take 
his  stand  with  the  gang  of  men  wlio  aro 
down  in  tho  ship  stowing  the  cargo,  and  as 
the  tons  of  coal  ccme  thundering  down  from 
above,  with  a  cloud  of  dust  as  thick  as  a  desert 
sand  storm,  he  will  rcceivea  very  practical  lesson  in 
the  "  black  art,"  and  certainly  carry  away  an  im- 
pression not  easily  effaced. 
At  Newpoit,  too,  is  situated 

THE   L^UIGEST   NAIL    FACTORY 

in  the  kingdom,  probable  in  the  world;  in  addition 
hich  there  are  extensive  Kngineoring,  Glass  and 
Chemical  works. 

e  of  the  views  from  the  higher  parts  of  the 
town  are  of  great  range  and  interest.  Visitors  who 
fond  of  rising  with  the  sun,  and  taking  a  con- 
stilutitmsl    before    breakfast,    will     be      sure     of 

btaining  an  appetita  and  a  view  of  a 
splendid  panorama  of  sea  and  landscape  at 
the  same  time,  by  turning  to  tho  neighbourhood 
of  Stow   Churrh  or  Stow  Park.    There,  st.retching 

way  beyond  the  town,  river,  docks  and  shipping 
which  lie  at  the  foot  of  tlie  hill,  may  bo  scc-n 
the  Bristnl  Channel,  away  as  far  as  can  bo 
soon  to  the  east,  narrowing  into  the  estuary 
of  the  Severn,  while  to  Tho  westward  tho 
golden       waters       of       the      Cliannel       bro -den 


the     Channel 


fields     and     villages 


map-makers  so  persintently  I 

•eturned  the  county  to  England,    may  account  for' j;,,„,<,,:,,t,hire.  "Eastwr,ra""the    "fertile     l.nda    of 
,ome  little  .gnoranceas  to  the  locality  and  character    cii„„<,33^,„,,i,^  ^^   3^^„  ^3   f„  ^  Tjndale'a 

if  itt  loaHmfr  town       Xoivnorr  _    .  ■:     .  ..  _  _  J 


of  its  leading  town,  Newport. 

Or  more  probably  it  is  the  rapidity  with  which 
Newport  lias  developed,  from  a  town  of  7,000  or 
8,000  n  hen  the 

CH.\ETIST    lEOIOSS     SWEPT    DOWN 

upon  it  in  '39,  into  a  busy  sea-port  with  a  popula- 
tion of  nearly  50,000.  the  seat -if  tliriving  industries 
witli  miles  of  river  wharves,  and  extensive  53'stems 
(if  docks  and  railw.ays.  A  glance  at  a  "  Bradshaw'' 
railway  map  will  shew  that  Newport  is  the  point  of 
convergence  of  a  perfect  net-work  of  railways. 


Column  on  a  spur  of  the  Cotswold's  ;  wliilat  west- 
ward again  (.he  rock  headlmd.i  of  North  Devon 
gralually  lose  themselves  in  the  hazy  horizoii--- 
the  movements  of  the  ever  coming  and  going 
vessels,   giving  the  necessary  touch  of  life  to  the 

For  those  who  will  not  be  bound  by  the  "cares 
of  office "  to  a  strict  attendanco  at  G.L.,  the 
county  is  full  of  places  of  interest. 

THE  ANTIIJUAKIAN  WILL  FIND 

nT  .r-       1  '  1  -u  4  J  1     11.         •         ■!      "^    'Ii''    ancient    city    of    C.ierleoii,    throe     r.iil.is 

jNothing  has  contributed  more  to  tho  prosperity    j;.t„.,j    „;»i,    ;i.     .■,  11    *       1  •  u 

c  .1     i         *u      iL        1      i-j     •  1  ■  ,    ..    distant,  with    us     well-stored     musoiiiii,    a     rich 

of  the  town  than  the  splendid  river   upon  which,     f„„d  J  enjoyment  ;   whilst  Chepatov,-,     «ith     ils 

stands,  the  Riv^r  Usk,  having  the  remitrkable  tidal    „„,,,,  ,^^J^„,,,  „„i         tabular  bridge,  the    Wynd- 

riseof40feet.  Few  things    are   more  surpri^smg  to    eliffe,  with  its  unrivalled   grandeur,"  ii.d  the  ever 

il3  rare 
romantic 
soenery,  have  secured  a  reputation  nmong  tho 
touri.sts  of  the  world,  which  places  them  in  tlie  fore- 
'  *  h  should  be  seen. 
As  toiichiiig  the  Order  of  Good  Temnl.-ii-',  it 
foucd  its  way  to  Newport  very  soon  after  ili  intro- 
duction into  the  country,  and  speedily  grew  to  very 
of  good  width  and  perfectly  level  and  straight  for  a  large  dimensions,  doing  an  enormous  amount  of 
full  mile— at. mo  extremityof  which  is  the  new  Town  good  in  tlie  town  :  and,  although  tho  Order  is  not 
Hall,  in  which  Grand  Lodge  will  assemble.  Many  now  as  strong  .as  formerly,  soiuo  of  the  ftrst-slartcd 
public  and  private  street  improvements  have  taken  Lodges  have  continued  to  work  without  any  in- 
place  recently,  a.id  the  conversi'n  of  antiquated  terruption  to  the  present  time, 
buildings  into  fine  public  and  commercial  edifices,'  i[f  the  town  cou-vcil 

is  rapidly  giving  an   imposing  appearance   to  the '  j^e   Order   is   represented   by    Bro.   Alderm.an  .T. 
principai  streets.  jj    j_.,^.„,,j  ^„j  jj„,    Councillor  M.  Mordey  ;  on  the 

Although   tlie  name  of  Newport  doesmt  figure    (^..^ool  Board  l>y  Bros.  W.  H.  Brown,  D.C.T.,  ard 

B,  Moore  ;    and  on  the  Board  of  Guaidiiiis  by 


.I.e  uninitiated  than  to  see  a  difference   of  40  fe,t    i.^au'tiful   ruin    of   Tintern    Abbey,  with 
ntheheightofarivor  m  the  course  of  a  couple  of   t,.,eeries  and  cloisters,  and  surrounding 


hours, 

Along  the  banks  of  the  Usk  the  town  extends  fo: 
about  tv7o  miles,  and  stretches  tack  from  the  river    fl'"'!'"'?  "'1 
over  the  summit  of  Slow  Hill.  '  "^""'  "^  P- 

The  central  street  of  the  town  is 

COMMEHCIAI.-STJIEET, 


conspicuously  in  the  history  of  the  past,  it  is  ne 
thcless    a    place    of    considerable   antiquity,  as  is 
testified  by  the  ruins  still  standing  near  the  river 
bri  'ge  of  the  castle  built  in  the  rei^n  of  Henry  I. 

But  in  ihe  "  b]i.ck  industries  ''  of  modern 
days  it  is  taking  its  place  in  the  forefront.  As 
.already  indicated  it  is  the  leading  iron  port  in  the 
kingdom.  At  the  Alexandra  Docks,  thousands  of 
miles  of  the  Great  Canadian  and  P.acific  Railway, 
if  tliey  were    not  "  coiled  down  the  main  hatch," 


Bro.  W.  H,  Brown,  D.C.T.  Since  the  intr 
of  Good  Tcmplary  the  town  has  advanced  in  Tem- 
perance mattm's,  and  at  the  last  Parliiimeiitary 
election  tho  Temperance  vote  aided  very  materially 
in  securing  the  return  of  Mr.  E.  H.  Carbult,  who 
now  represents  the  borough. and  who  is  a  thorough- 
going supporter  of  Ihe  Direct  Veto. 


.111        ,  ..         ,.  ,  ""<'•  It^'ssoTTOM  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  spoak 

were  stowed  away  in  the  holes  of  hno  clipper  ships    and  «ing.-100,  Pool  Stock,  Wig.an,  Lancas.— [Auvi  ] 


248 


a  HE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


April  19, 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

7,  8,  9,  BKIDGEWATBR  SQUARE,  BARBICAN,  B.C. 


Tiiitors  to  London  will  find  many  ad»»n»*i;8B  by  staying  at  tUs  qniet,  clean,  homo-like  and  comfortable  hotel  Most  central 
or  bnsinesB  or  pleasure.  Near  St.  Paal's  Cathedral,  tl.P.O.,  andall  places  of  interest  ;  two  minutes  wjilk  from  AWerseate  street 
■nd  five  from  Mooruate-street  Metropolitan  Kailway  Stations ;  Termini  of  the  Great  Western,  Great  Northern,  Grrat  Ea 

Midland,  L.  andU.  W.,  L.  C.  and  Dover,  and  in  connection  with  ALL  RaUways.      Trains,  " —   " ■   """  "•"■'  ■"l""t^« 

parts  of  London  and  Suburbs.    Terms— Beds  is.  6d.,2s.,  2s.  6d.  per  day,  with  usenf  Sitti 
No  charpe  for  attendance.     Special  inclusive  terms  to  Americans  and  others  desiring 


,  every  throe  mini 
dav  with  use nl  siccing-rooms.  «c.  BrBalifa=t  or  Tea  from  Is. 
=  .e.,„.  w  ^,u„„„.u.  .n/ Others  desiring  it.^  "VISITOOS'  GUIUE  TO  LONDON  : 
What  to  See.  and  Uow  to  See  "It  in  a  Week.''  With  Sketch  Map  and  TarUf,  post  free  on  application  to  G.  T.  S.  TBAMTER. 
Proprietor.  I.O.G.T.,  City  of  London  LodEC  best  and  Lircest  Lodge  In  London,  la  close  to  the  Dotol.  which  is  patronised  Uj 
large  nambers  of  Good  Templars  and  their  friends.        Batabllshed  1859.  Hot  and  Cola  HatPa. 

ENLARQEMBNT   OF   PB.BMISB8, 

20  and  21,  BURTON  OBESCBNT,  LONDON,  W.O. 
Within  flvomtonte.'  wall,  ot  Great  Northern,  Mldjand,  L.on''?n^?i,?»,'?SZ!''Tre",'ne"TSmnTbt'f.romtrr^^^ 


Impovtiint  Jloticc  to  Jl^bcrtiscre. 

We  would  impress  upon  Advertisers  the  facilitiea 
offered  in  our  columns.  Tho  extensive  ciiculathionof  the 
WATOHWoim— the  Official  Orpan  of  the  Grand  LodRe— 
ehould  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
catingr  matters  relatinf?  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  The  most  promment  position  m  the 
paper  is  given  totheannouncoments  of  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Publio  Meetings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &C.,    at  the  following  rates  : 

For       fOne  insertion         4s.  Gd.)       Any    spnce 

one  Inch  1  Two  Insert  ons  at  ...        Ss.  fld. 

o(        i  Three 3s    M. 

pace     CFour  and  beyond 2^.  6d. , 


4'thcomiDg 


Including    a    reference    to    the    Event 
Erents  "  coltinm. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  under  the  liead  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frenuently  reach  us  as  News.     We  can 
only   publish  them   however,    as  ytrfiTrfiscmcnfs,    Riving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  ru.  : 
SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  WORDS. 

So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  Oil.  a  Public  Meeting  can 
be  advertised  in  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  active 
Temperance  Workers  in  every  Town  in  EnKland,  thus 
affording  efficient  local  publicily,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  others  visiting  the 
districts.  '  Beyond  24  Words  the  charge  is  3d.  for  every 
additional  eix  Words.      

April  19  (Monday,  8  p  in.)  United  Lodje  Session 
Boys'  .School.  Tumliam  Green.  All  Lodges  ir.  noichliourhood 
earnestly  Invited  to  attend.    Pleasant  cvenins  for  all. 

April  28  (Easter  Monday).    Star  of  Peaoo,  Enfield. 
Mission  Honse,  Baker-street,    Public  T 
Tickets  8d.     Visitine  Si.-ters  .nnil  Brothe 


WANTED. 
25,000  out  of  the  200,000 

MEMBERS  lO.G.T. 

TO   FIRE 

A  "SHILLING    SHOT" 

AT  TWO 

PUBLIC  HOUSES 

FORE     STREET,     BEVONPORT, 

Adjoining  the  Sailors'  Rest. 

£2,600  will  ensure  their  being  closed  and  pulled 

down,  and  a  Teetotal   Block  will  be  built  on 

their  site. 


§itUiitiou5  M.intcb  aub  Dacdiit. 

First  twenty-four  Words Gd. 

Every  six  Words  additional    3d. 


Wl  ANTED,  a  Girl,  about  20,  as  a  Gener.tl  Ser- 
VV  vant  in  a  family  of  two  psrsoua ;  an  abstainer 
pre'erred.-  Mrs.  S.,  0.5,  Gloucester-crescent,  Regent's 
Park,  N.W.  ^ ^^^ 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOl'R. 

MUSICAIi  INSTRUMENT  DEPOTS, 
Triangle  Housc.Mare  Street,Hackney,E.;  Alpine  Uousa, 

Gnldstono  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  Iiept  in 
atock  at  above  addresses,  but  tho  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder, 
Andrei's  Journal.    Id.  Monthly.  


IV-   IT    WILL    PAY    YOU   -W 

TO  SEND  to  BOWERS  Bros.,  89,  Blackfriars- 
road,  London,  E.G.,  for  any  description  of  Printing. 
^0,000  Handbills,  14s.  6d.  ;  1,000  Memorandums,  08. 
Paper  Bags  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  Trade 
Printing.    Cheapest  and  best  house  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 
PARCELS  POST. 

SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  distribution,  1,000,  4fl.  6d. 
600,  3s.  3d.,  with  notice  at  back.  (Jnantities.Ss.  per  1,000 
Posters,  20in.  by  SOin^  100,  9a. ;  Window  Bills,  48.  per 
100  in  good  style.  Pledge  Cards  and  all  requisites 
Send  name  and  address  and  one  stamp  for  sample 
Fstimates  for  all  classes  of  work.     Orders  t>flr  return  Popt 


Send  Stamps  or  Postal  Orders  to 

MISS  WESTON, 

Sailors'  Rest, 
Devonport. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA 

Avti-Dysprptic  Cocoa  or  Chocolate  Powder, 

GUAUANTEED  PURE  .SOt,URLF.  COCOA  OP   TUE  FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Excess  of  Fa,t  Estraotcd 

Tho  Faculty  prououacG     it    "Tho  most  nutritious,  porfoctly 

disostiblo  BeToragefor  Bbeakpast,  Loncheos,  or  Supper,  and 

invahiable  for  InvaUds  and  Youn-j  Children.' 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE  MEDICAL  PRESS. 

Boing  with«ut  suttar,  flpice,  or  other  admixt  ' 

palates,  keeps  for  years  in  all  climates,  and 
strength  of  cocoas  thickened  yet   weakened 


starch,  &c.,  and 


four  times  the 
ith    arrowroot, 
iity  o'heaper  than  such  Mixtures. 
sly  with  boiling  water,  a  teaspooufiil  to 


Breakfast  Cup,  costing  less  than  a  Half-penny 

Cocoatina  poasesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 
and  Is  specially  adapted  for  early  Breakfast. 

Bold  by  CUemiats  and  Wrocers,  in  tins,  at  Is.  6d.,  3s.,  6s.  Od  ,  to. 
H.  SCHWEITZER  &  CO.,  lO.Adam-streot,  Strand,  London.W.O 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    APRIL    19,    1883. 


iflisccllaneouB. 

Twenty-four  Words  s 


a^0  be  SOLD.— A  complete    set  of    Good    Templa 
Begnlin  and  Furniture  ;   '  '  ^"  ^"'      '  '*'~  -  ~    -^ 


FOR  IMMEDIATE  SALE.  —  •' Erdington  Coffee 
House,"  opposite  "  Public  Uall,"iicar  Birmingliain  ;  Adult 
Lodge,  60  Members:  Juvenile,  100  Members;  Rechabites  16; 
all  prosresBing  well ;  Ladies'  Blue  Ribbon  Society  ;  Football  and 
_  .  .  ..,.,_  _,.,_  —  .„,,  -*  — •  ~f  1 — ,..., .  T^atfatelle  and  Let 
us  genuine ;  satis* 
A.   BAKTW£U, 


OUR  GOVERNMENT  AND  INTOXI- 
CANTS AMONG  SOUTH  AFRICAN 
NATIVES. 

By  Joseph  Malixs,  G.YV.O.T. 

Our  Government,  in  annexing  Becliuanaland, 
— a  country  as  large  as  Spain — a  year  or  two 
ago,  permitted  the  sale  of  intoxicants  to  native 
chiefs  and  headmen, and  Bro.  J.  B.  Wheelwright, 
G.W.C.T.  of  Cape  Colony,  writes  me  that,  as  a 
consequence,  it  li.ts  become  a  "  drink-ridden 
country  ruled  by  brandy-sodden  chiefs."  Last 
year  the  Government  also  formally  annexed 
the  Tr.-inskeian  territories  to  Cape  Colony. 
Prior  to  then,  under  a  kind  of  protectorate,  the 
Cape  authorities  had  allowed  drink  licences,  but 
some  of  these  licences  forbade  drink  sale  to 
natives  while  the  others  only  allowed  sale  to 
natives  on  the  latter  producing  a  special  magis- 


terial permit  List  Octoler,  however,  after 
annexation,  a  proclamation  was  issued  permit- 
ting all  licence-holders  to  sell  specified  quanti- 
ties to  any  natives  shewing  special  permits, 
and  to  sell  without  permit  or  limil  to  all  diiejs, 
l>rtljj  chiefs,  or  headmen.  The  London  Tirma 
took  the  lead  in  denouncing  this  last,  and  I 
wrote  the  G.W.C.T.  of  Cape  Colony,  urging 
agitation  for  its  withdrawal.  Our  Colonial 
brethren  were,  however,  already  on  the  war 
path,  and  a  letter  from  their  G.W.C.T., 
dated  Cape  Town,  January  11,  said;— "Tho 
Cape  Alliance  and  other  Temperance  bodies 
agitated  by  public  meetings  and  petitions 
against  the  proclamation.  We  have  succeeded, 
for  the  obnoxious  announcemenc  is  withdrawn, 
and  the  Transkeian  natives  are  saved  for  tho 
present." 

Papers  since  to  hand  shew  that  on  December 
31,  the  Cape  authorities  "amended  the  pro- 
clamation "  by  prohibiting  the  sale  to  chiefs, 
petty  chiefs,  and  headmen — save  on  their  pre- 
sentation of  a  special  magisterial  permit,  as  is 
the  case  with  ordinary  natives. 

The  above  news  I  received  about  the  end  ot 
January,  and  I  waited  in  vain  through  Feb- 
ruary and  March  for  any  announcement  in 
Parliament  of  this  important  event  which  had 
taken  place  on  December  31.  In  the  meantime 
Religious,  Temperance,  and  Good  Templar 
bodies  sent  memorials  to  our  Government 
officials  in  London  in  January,  February,  and 
even  March,  and  received  for  reply  notice 
that  the  memorials  were  sent  on  to  the  Cape 
authorities — whose  report  was  awaited.  Not  a 
word  was  sent  by  our  Government  to  these 
English  societies  to  indicate  the  victory  of 
December  31;  in  fact  our  Home  Government 
seemed  in  total  ignorance  of  what  had  for 
weeks  and  even  months  been  public  knowledge 
in  Cape  Colony — a  colony  with  which  they  have 
telegraphic  communication  ! 

I  therefore  asked  Mr.  Valentine,  M.P., 
to  put  a  question  in  the  House  as  to 
whether  the  Cape  proclamation  of  October  last 
,vas  withdrawn,  and  if  so  on  what  date. 

On  March  26,  the  following  reply  was  given 
in  the  House  of  Commons   on  behalf   of    the 
Government ; — 
In  answer  to  Mr.  Valentine, 

Mr.  Osborne  Morgan  said, — By  a  proclamation  dated 
October  8,  1S85,  of  the  Government  of  the  Capo 
Colony,  and  amended  by  a  proclamation  dated 
December  31,  1SS.J,  the  sale  o{  spirituom  liquors  to 
any  native,  unless  he  should  produce  a  permit  signed 
by  a  magistrate,  a  jnstice  of  the  peace,  or  field  comet, 
was  prohibited  in  the  Transkeian  territory.  The-e 
proolamsitionB  are  still  in  force.  There  is  no  prohibi- 
tion against  the  sale  of  other  liqaora  to  natives, 
Ithough  the  importation  of  wine,  beer,  and  other 
ntoxicating  liquors  into  the  territory,  except  under 
certain  conditions,  is  strictly  forbidden.  Papers 
relating  to  the  subject  were  laid  by  me  yesterday  on 
tho  table,  and  will  be  circulated  in  a  few  days. 

The  character  of  this  reply  will  be  seen  at 
once  when  it  is  noted  that  it  pretends  that  the 
proclamation  of  October  last,  as  well  as  the 
amendment  ot  December,  were  both  prohibitory, 
whereas  in  point  of  fact  the  first  allowed  free  sale 
to  chiefs  and  headmen,  while  the  latter  abso- 
lutely withdrew  this — the  worst  part  of  the  pro- 
clamation. Of  the  ignorance  or  reticence  ot 
the  Government,  as  exhibited  by  their  giving 
no  hint  of  this  during  the  nearly  three  months 
that  had  elapsed  since  December  31,  nothing 
need  be  said,  as  it  speaks  for  itself. 


Ne.\t  Week,  in  consequence  of  Good  Friday,  we 
shall  publish  this  paper  on  Thuiisday,  April  22nd, 
instead  of  on  Friday.  All  communications  should 
reach  us  a  day  earlier  than  usual. 

What  Ireland  May  F.'iPEcr. — Speaking  on 
the  Home  Rule  Scheme  in  the  House  of  Commons 
on  April  8,  Mr.  Parnell  said  ; — "  Probably  one  ot 
the  first  things  that  would  happen  under  an  Irish 
legislature  would  be  a  restriction  of  the  sale  of 
strong  drinks  on  Sundays  and  other  days,  and  cer- 
tai'.ily  we  must  expect  a  considerable  reduction  in 
the  amount  of  revenue  derived  from  the  liquor 
duties." 


April  19,  1886 


THE     GOOD     TEMPi.ARS'     WATCHWORD. 


DcRUAM  Sunday  Closing  Bill. — The  following 
parar;raph  lias  a  place  in  a  circular  issued  by  Bro. 
W.  Dodgson,  D.E.S.,  South  Durham,  convening  a 
meeting  to  discuss  this  Bill  : — *'  You  are  doubtless 
aware  that  the  Durham  County  Sunday  Closing 
Bill  has  passed  the  third  reading  in  tlie  House  of 
Commons.  The  Bishop  of  Durham  will  take 
charge  of  the  measure  in  the  House  of  Lords  after 
Easter.  It  ia  of  great  importance  that  stops  s^iould 
immediately  be  taken  to  give  his  lordship  all  the 
assistance  which  he  may  consider  will  strengthen 
his  hands,  Mr.  Fry,  M.P.,  suggests  a  public 
meeting  in  Durham  city,  and  it  may  be  desirable 
that  meetings  should  also  be  held  throughout  the 
county." 

Pbohibition  writes  :--  Allow  me  a  few  words  of 
explanation,  apropos  of  your  courteous  remarks  on 
my  paper  in  the  Watchword  for  April  5.  I  inten- 
tionally made  no  mention  of  Mr.  MacLagan's  Scot- 
land Bill,  as  also  of  Mr.  Johnston's  Local  Option 
scheme  for  Ulster,  because,  being  merely  sectional, 
they  cannot  be  said  to  be  "  before  the  consideration 
of  the  country  and  the  Temperance  party"  in 
general, in  the  sense  of  being  otFered  for  their  accept- 
ance, which  ia  the  sense  in  which  I  used  the  words. 
I  fully  admit  that  I  ought,  for  strict  accuracy,  to 
have  taken  note  of  Mr.  S.  Howard's  Bill,  as  that  is  a 
national  measure,  or,  at  any  rate,  one  proposed  for 
England,  whose  Temperance  policy  was  my  sub- 
ject. But  I  believe  the  real  cause  of  my  having  at 
the  moment  overlooked  it  was  the  fact  that, 
though  differing,  of  course,  from  the  Government 
scheme,  the  two  are  yet  so  far  akin  aa  that  the 
omission  but  little  affects  my  argument.  Both 
come  under  whatever  objections  may  be  felt  to 
**  legalising  elective  licensing  boards,"  to 
the  dangers  uf  which  you  allude,  so 
that  it  seems  to  matter  comparatively  little 
what  form  of  elective  or  representative 
Option  is  preferred  by  the  body  of  Temperance 
M. P. 'a  who  reject  direct  option.  T  do  imagine, 
however,  that  the  large  proportion  of  these  (called 
*'  Local  Optionists"  in  distinction  to  Direct 
Vetoists)  have  accepted  the  phrase  "Local  Option" 
in  the  sense  put  upon  it,  or  to  be  put  upon  it  by 
their  Liberal  leaders.  I  am  far  from  undervaluing 
printed  expressions  of  opinion  on  this  matter, 
whether  in  leaders,  pamphlets,  &c.  ;  but  what  is 
wanted  is  public  discussion,  official  declarations  and 
resolutions  of  Grand  Lodge  and  other  corporate 
bodies. 

MUNICIPAL  ELECTIONS. 

Lambktu. — The  election  of  Guardians  took  place 
in  the  various  divisions  of  this  great  parish  last 
week.  We  note  ihat  Bro.  John  Mann  was  returned 
in  the  Norwood  Ward.  In  the  Brixton  Ward  Mr. 
J.  H.  Lile,  a  strong  Temperance  advocate,  was 
returned  at  the  head  of  the  poll. 

NEwroKT,  MoN.— Bro.  W.  H.  Brown,  D.C.T. 
(Monmouth  District),  has  just  been  elected  as  a 
member  of  the  Newport  Board  of  Guardians.  Bro. 
Brown  ia  also  a  member  of  the  Newport 
School  Board.  Bro.  Councillor  J.  R.Jacob,  J.P., 
was,  at  a  recent  meeting  of  the  Newport  Town 
Council,  elected  to  fill  an  Aldermanic  vacancy  by 
21  votes  to  one.  The  Order  has  now  two  good 
representatives  in  the  Council  in  the  persons  of 
Bro.  Alderman,  J.  R.  Jacob  and  Bro.  Councillor 
M.  Mordey, 


From  Cape  Colony  an  officer  has  gone  to  plant 
the  Order  in  Madagascar. 

"Oh  for  a  Lod'ie  in  some  vast  wilderness,"  is 
in  Cowper's  "  Task,"  Book  II.,  and  not  in  Shake- 
speare, to  whom  it  was  erroneously  attributed  in  my 
last  column. 

Bro.  Rev.Wilu.oi  Ross,  P.R.W.G.T.,  s.iys  over 
5,000  persons  have  taken  the  teetotal  pledge  during 
the  last  22  months  at  the  meetings  in  Cowcaddens 
Free  Church,  Glasgow,  of  which  he  is  pastor. 

Bro.  T.  N.  G.  Clare,  G.W.V.T.,  of  the 
Bahamas,  West  Indies,  moved,  in  the  Legislature, 
the  insertion  of  a  clause  in  the  Election  Act, 
whereby  drink-shops  would  be  closed  on  election 
days.  His  amendment  was  adopted,  and  has  be- 
come law. 

Is  5IY  LAST  I  named  Norlh  Durham  instead  of 
South.  Durham,  as  having  the  following  large  Subor- 
dinate Lodges  at  the  places  named  : — Lodge  No. 
999  (Tow  Law).  132  members  ;  214G  (Bowden- 
le-Wear),  120  ;  131  (Stockton),  107  ;  3245  (Stock- 
ton), 100. 

The  First  AsNCALREPOETof  the  Young  Crusaders 
Juvenile  Temple,  Chelsea,  is  printed,  and  con- 
tains a  splendid  record  of  the  year's  doing,  a 
balance  sheet  also  being  added.  The  Temple  has 
a  penny  bank,  and  a  tonic  sol-fa  class,  and  is  look- 
ing to  the  formation  of  a  library  and  cricket  club. 

A  Temperance  Tour. — Bro.  J.  Pepper,  of 
Lincoln,  a  while  ago  took  a  walking  tour  from 
Lincoln  to  London  and  back.  He  is  C7  years  of 
age,  and  on  one  occasion  he  walked  20  miles  in  one 
day.  He  addressed  several  Lodges  and  Temperance 
meetings  en.  route.  The  whole  journey  occupied  but 
11  days.  On  returning  to  Lincoln  ho  addressed  a 
meeting  of  about  2,000,  and  was  heartily  received. 

The  Leicestershire  and  District  Temper- 
ance Union  is  managed  by  an  Executive,  two- 
thirds  of  whom  are  elected  by  our  District  Lodge. 
Admiral  King  Hall  is  president,  and  Bro.  Rev.  F. 
B.Meyer,B.A.,Bro.D.  S.Hulme  and  Bro.  Beckwith 
are  vice-presidents  ;  the  agent  being  Bro.  Hillier, 
P.D.C.T.  of  the  Isle  of  Wight.  The  report  shews 
an  income  of  £350  ;  an  active  propagation  iu  every 
direction,  and  a  large  list  of  our  Lodges 
affiliated. 

The  Neu-casUe  Daily  Chrmikle  tells  how  the 
master  and  mate  of  the  water-logged  ship  named 
The  Ten  Uwihcis  refused  in  their  drunken  daring  to 
be  rescued  and  so  were  drowned,  while  others  of 
the  crew  were  saved  by  the  Sarah  Ann,  of 
Hartlepool.  The  officers  of  The  Ten  Brothers 
ship  were  little  like  the  sober  leaders  of  The  Ten 
Brothers  Lodge,  in  Denntark.  who  began  to  build 
their  own  Good  Templar  Hall  even  before  their 
Lodge  was  instituted. 


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Bro.  George  Or.man,  who  for  many  years  was 
the  agent  of  the  Derby  Temperance  Society,  has 
been  appointed  travelling  secretary  of  the  Sunday 
Closing  Association  in  the  Midlands,  and  will 
reside  in  Birmingham. 

Presentation.— On  April  12,  Bro.  Frederick 
Jenkins,  of  the  Royal  Windsor    Lodge,'  -was 


Leek.-Bto.  I.  Heath,  P.  W.D.C.  North  Stafford,  I  t1"i^,'^3l'!'/,!!*'l!?!!,™!i'°?''.u  "j:'i?,':..™^^i°°  °^ 
has  been  elected  amemberof  the    Lock    Board   of 


Guardians. 

Stoke.— Bro.  A.  Heath  has  been  elected  a 
member  of  Stoke  Board  of  Guardians.  It  is  very 
pleasing  to  note  that  at  this  place  not  a  publican 
has  been  returned.  One  was  nominated  for  Hauley 
Ward,  but  our  brother  polled  nearly  300  votes  more 
than  did  the  publican. 

Felling-on-Tyne. — Bro.  J.  Hopper,  of  Dare  to 
be  True  Lodge,  has  been  elected  to  the  Board  of 
Guardians.  This  Lodge  is  now  represented  on  the 
Local  Board,  Schoal  Board,  and  the  Guardians. 

Cardiff. — In  the  Uuath  Ward,  Bro.  Councillor 
Beavan,  W.D.Ch. ,  East  Glamorgan,  and  Di.strict 
Superintendent  U.K. A.  for  South  Wales,  was 
returned  second  in  a  list  of  13  candidates.  A  strong 
supporter  of  Temperance  principles  is  thus  added 
to  the  Board. 


Presentation. — On  Saturday,  April  10,  Bro.  J. 
Shipman,  of  Angel  of  Mercy  Lodge, Camden  Town, 
was  presented  with  a  valuable  gold  watch  by  224 
employes  of  a  firm  of  which  he  is  manager,  as  a 
mark  of  their  appeciation  for  his  promptitude  and 
coolness  in  subduing  a  fire  at  the  manufactory  on 
February  3  last. 


his  marriage,  by  members  of  the  difl'ereut  Temper- 
ance organisations  in  Windsor.  On  the  previous 
Sunday  he  was  also  presented  with  a  handsomely 
bound  volume  of  the  "Life  of  Christ,"  by  the 
members  of  the  Bible-class  he  is  connected  with. 

An  Irruption  of  French  Wines.— The  manu- 
facturers and  shippers  of  French  light  wines  are 
anticipating  an  (increase  in  the  duty  on  their 
produce  iu  the  forthcoming  Budget,  and  are  ship- 
ping enormous  quantities  to  this  country,  paying 
the  duty  on  landing  instead  of  Ijonding  the  wine  in 
the  usual  course.  Nearly  8,000  cases  were  landed 
at  Dover  on  April  12,  and  about  20,000  more  were 
lying  at  Calais  awaiting  shipments.  The  same  ac- 
tivity prevails  at  other  wine  shipping  ports. 

The  May  Meetings.— Friends  visiting  London  may 
find  excellent  day  accommodation  at  the  London 
Central  Club.  Bridewell-place,  New  Bridge-street,  E.G. 
Luncheons,  teas,  A:c..  at  moderate  tariff.  Country 
aubsoriptions  lus.  6d.  per  aaQum.  Reading  and 
writing-rooms,  i:c. 

Complimentary  Dinners,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  B.C.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 


NEW   GOOD   TEMPLAR  OFFICES  FUND. 

The  following  responses  have  been  already  made 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  contributions  to  a  special  Fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  expenses  of  necessary  alterations  in  and 
fittings  u^  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge. 

£  s.  d. 
Amounts  previously  acknowledged  ...  14  18  0 
Mrs.  S.   H.    Robson,    G.W.V.T.   Egro- 

mont  ... 
Miss  Hellena  Richardson,  Carlisle 
R.  P.  J.  Simpson,  Liscard 
Per  Captain  T.  W.  Kitwood,  Goole     ... 
Per  John  B.  Parkins,  Leighton  Buzzard 

T.  Newton  Young,  Middlesex 

Per  W.  J.  Simmonds,  Portsmouth 

,,    A.  Wightman,  Barrow-in-Furness 

,,    T.  James,  Penzance... 

Robert  H.  Brown,  Wakefield 

Per  J.  C.  MUlen,  Walmer         

Samuel  Alexander,  Woodbridge 

Rev.  R.  P.  Davey,  Truro  

Mrs.  Woodall,  Hull         

W.  Woodhall,  Hull         

J.  E.  Smurtliwaite,  Bognor       

J.  G.  Tolton,  Manchester  

Valentine  Burley,  Sandwich      

Rev.  W.  K.  Cox,  Coventry       

T.  Skevington,  Nottingham 

T.  Smith,  Accrington     ... 

Rev.  F.  B.Meyer,  B.A.,  Leicester     ... 

Jolin  Coster,  Chatham    ... 

P.  J.  Whitehead,  Southport      

*'A  Friend,"  Southampton 

John  G.  Thornton, Bristol  

F.  W.  Crick,  Bedford 

Mrs.  E.  Robinson,  Bargate       

John  Bowen,  Brockley  ... 

C.  D.  Webb,  Ledbury     

Dawson  Burns,  D.D.,  London... 

Rev.  T.  R.  Hargreaves,  Keighley 

H.  Ansell,  London 

James  Lloyd,  London     ... 

S.  Perrett,  Bridgwater  ■ ... 

Per  J.  Firbank,  Bishop  Auckland 

Per  J.  P.  Little,  Carlisle  

Per  J.   Thom.-va,  Bridgwater      

Per  S.  B.   Hupton,  Norwich 

Per  Thomas  Todd,  Carlisle       

Per  William  Dodgson,  Stockton-on-Tees    6 

Per  Miss  A.  Charls,  Weymouth 

Per  G.  Batchelor,  13eckenham  ... 

Per  Florence  L.  Milner,  Lancaster 

Per  John  Williams,  Manchester 

Per  C.  J.  Crews,  Morley 

Per  A.  P.  Stead,  Madeley 

Per  Bro.  Anderson,   Hebburn  ... 

Rev.  E.  Turland,  Cheltenham  ... 

A.  J.  Lucas,  Bristol         

Miss  Adela  Aust,  Corsham         

Per  Seth  Warburton,  Low  Spennymoor     0 

£31    3    3 

John  B.  Collings,  G.W.Sec, 

G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


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Good  Templar  Volunteers  and  the  Easter 
Man(euvres.  —Arrangements  have  been  made  to 
hold  Lodge  Sessions  at  Dover,  Canterbury,  Ports- 
mouth, and  Aldershot.  Upon  application  to  the 
secretaries,  any  member  may  receive  a  card  with  the 
names  of  Lodges  and  their  addresses.  It  is  hoped 
that  many  will  join  in  the  meeting,  feeling  that  it 
will  strengthen  each  one  in  the  Order,  and  save 
many  from  temptation.  The  secretaries  are — for 
Dover  and  Canterbury  :  Bro.  A.  G.  Simmons 
Heatherside-road,  Ewell.  For  Portsmouth,  Bro! 
M.  Glaser,  14,  Bjlmoral  Grove,  Caledonian-road, 
N.  For  Aldershot,  Bro.  H.  M.  AUam,  10,Corinne'- 
road,  TufncU  Park-road. 

Shutting  Tiiem  Up.— At  Blandford,  on  Thurs- 
day, the  following  resolution  was  unanimously 
passed  by  the  Temperance  Society,  on  the  motion 
of  Bro.  W.  C.  Amory,  "  That  this  committee 
rejoices  at  the  recent  diminution  in  the  number  of 
the  very  many  sources  of  crime,  distress,  and 
pauperism,  in  Blandford,  and  expresses  its  thank- 
fulness for  the  manifestation  of  philanthropy  and 
public  spirit  on  the  part  of  the  Hon.  Miss  Port- 
man,  by  whose  beneficent  action  in  purchasing  and 
closing  the  Portuian  Arms,  that  satisfactory  result 
has  been  achieved."  The  magistrates  at  the  last 
Licensing  Sessions  withdrew  the  licence  from  a 
beer-house  where  murder  had  recently  been  com- 
[mitted  by  the  licence-holder. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


AriiiL  19,  1886. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

The  Irish  question  has  entirely  absorbed  public 
attention  durintr  tlie  past  week.  The  scene  in  tlie 
House  of  Commons  on  April  8,  w,t3  one  that  will 
rot  soon  bo  forgotten.  The  same  may  be  said  of 
Mr.  Gladstone's  wonderful  oratorical  effort.  If  all 
our  legislators  would  infuse  the  same  spirit  and 
nobleness  of  purpose  into  their  actions  andspeechesas 
that  displayed  by  the  Premier  on  Thursday  week, 
much  of  the  bitterness  of  political  life  would  soon 
disappear.  It  is  not  within  the  province  of  these 
columns  to  offer  any  opinion  on  the  question  of  the 
future  government  I'f  Ireland.  Yet  the  hope  may 
be  expressed  that  whatever  action  is  taken,  it  may 
bo  such  as  will  bind  our  sister  isle  more  closely  to 
us,  and  dispel  much  of  the  bitterness  which  has 
existed  for  so  many  years. 
*** 

The  vacancies  in  the  Ministry  created  by  the  re- 
signation of  those  disagreeing  with  Mr.  Gladstone's 
Irish  policy  have  been  filled  up  with  fiieiids  of  Tem- 
perance. Sir  Ughtved  Kay-Khuttleworth  has  been 
appointed  Chancellor  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster, 
Mr.  Stafford  Howard  goes  to  the  Indian  Office  as 
Under-Secretary,  and  Mr.  Borla-o  succeeds  Mr. 
Jesso  Collings  at  the  Local  Government  Board. 
These  three  gentlemen  are  in  favour  of  the  Direct 
Veto  policy  advocated  by  the  Grand  Lodge. 

I  am  glad  to  see  that  Mr.  J.  Cliarles  Durant 
ret.ains  his  seat  for  ."^tepney.  For  20  years  he  has 
been  well-known  upon  the  Temperance  platforms  of 
the  Metropolis,  and  his  presence  in  the  House  will 
be  very  welcome  whenever  our  question  comes  on 
for  discussion. 

#  * 

The  concluding  festival  of  the  Lambeth  Baths 
winter  meetings  was  held  on  Saturday,  April  10, 
under  the  presidency  of  Mr.  Samuel  Motley. 
During  the  season  203  meetings  have  been  held,  116 
of  which  were  Gospel,  Temperance,  and  experience 
meetings,  and  about  1,000  persons  have  signed  the 
pledge.  Since  these  gatherings  were  first 
inaugurated  —  24  years  ago  —  the  character 
of  the  surrounding  district  has  changed  for 
the  better,  and  numbers  of  the  inhabi- 
tants have  been  brought  under  good  influences  and 
are  now  living  higher  and  holier  lives.  Too  much 
praise  cannot  be  given  to  the  Rev.  G.  M.  Murphy 
and  his  earnest  band  of  workers,  all  of  whom  give 
their  services  in  this  good  cause. 

Those  writers  who  are  ever  anxious  to  minimise 
the  strength  of  the  Prohibition  Party  in  the  States 
should  study  the  American  pacers  a  little  more, 
and  they  would  soon  perceive  how  mistaken  they 
are  in  their  views.  No  governor  thinks  of 
eending  out  his  annual  message  without  referring 
to  the  question,  and  those  not  in  favour  of  extreme 
measures  admit  the  justice  of  the  demand  for  some 
curtailment  of  the  tratiic.  The  success  of  Georgia, 
Kansas,  and  Iowa  has  given  an  immense  impetus  to 
the  movement  in  other  States,  and  many  are 
preparing  to  make  prohibition  the  test  question  at 
the  next  election. 

An  illustration  that  the  law  is  no  dead  letter  in 
Kansas  is  found  in  the  testimony  of  Governor 
Martin,  who  recently  said  : 

During  the  pastil  weeks  I  have  fcfen  through  all 
parts  of  the  State,  s]  caking  at  fiiirs  and  reunions  once 
or  twice  every  wi'fk.  These  gathctinoTK  have  uom- 
bercd  from  2,000  to  fi.OOO  people.  My  opportunities 
(or  finding  out  the  true  status  of  the  enforcement  of 
the  prohibitory  law  have  been  unequalled.  During 
this  time  I  have  been  struck  with  the  entire  absence 
of  drunkenuess.  In  fact,  incredible  as  it  may  appear, 
1  did  not  see  a  drunken  man  throogh  my  v/hole  cir- 
cuit. Here  in  Topeka,  at  the  reonion,  the  largest 
pathering  ever  held  in  the  State,  where  no  less  than 
100.000  people  were  present,  only  one  case  of  intoxica- 
tion came  under  my  observation.  It  is  my  opinion 
that  not  more  than  one-tenth  of  the  liquor  is  sold  in 
the  State  to-day  that  there  was  before  the  passage  of 
the  prohibitory  law. 

*** 

Among  the  various  efforts  put  forth  at  the  present 
time  to  assist  those  who  are  suffering  through  the 
depression  of  trade,  is  a  movement  started  by 
Baroness  Burdett-Coutts,  Lady  Wolseley,  and 
others.  "  Scrap"  carts  have  been  provided,  which 
collect  broken  food  in  London.  This  is  carefully 
cooked,  being  made  up  into  puddings,  stews,  pies, 
&c.,  and  retailed  to  the  poor  at  a  penny  a  dish. 


and  these  will  be  limited  according  to  the  juilg- 
raent  of  the  Kxcise  oflicers,  and  a  fee  of 
£45  charged  for  each.  The  Finance  Minister 
says  that  ''while  experience  has  proved  that 
the  vice  of  drunkenness  cannot  be  extirpated 
by  legislative  measures,  it  is  certain  that  wise  legis- 
lation can  at  least  do  much  to  lessen  the  evil,  and 
contribute  to  tho  moral  development  of  the 
people.'' 

Tho  latest '  novtlty  as  a  Rand  of  Hope 
instructor  is  supplied  in  this  month's  Hand  of  Hope 
Chronicle,  in  the  shape  of  a  "Punch  and  Judy 
show."  The  writer  says  ; — "  Perhaps  the  idea  has  not 
occurred  toyour  readers  thataPmichand  Judyshow, 
made  on  the  plan  of  the  well-known  street  shows, 
may  be  made  useful  in  children's  entertainments. 
I  have  constructod  one  this  winter,  and  wishing  to 
make  it  instructive  as  well  as  amusing,  have  intro- 
duced a  Temperance  story.  I  find  that  very  young 
children  remember  the  thread  of  the  story,  and 
the  moral,  as  well  as  the  more  amusing  parts. 
It  will  draw  any  number  of  children." 
*** 

This  is  certainly  a  novel  idea,  yet  I  do  not  see 
why  it  should  not  be  made  very  useful.  We  all,  as 
boys  and.  girls,  have  spent  many  minutes  at  the 
corner  of  streets  watching  the  adventures  of  Punch 
and  his  spouse  ;  though  I  am  afraid  the  dialogue 
put  into  their  mouths  by  the  "worker"  is 
not  often  of  an  edifying  character.  But  a  reformed 
and  regenerated  Punch,  anxious  to  make  amends 
for  all  his  past  misdeeds,  and  prepared  to  teach  his 
auditors  tho  truths  of  Temperanoo,  is  a  vast  im- 
provement ;  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  the  originator  of 
this  reform  will  communicate  to  others  some 
further  particulars  of  the  working  of  this  new 
"  instructor."  Free  LiNCB. 


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GRAND  LODGE  ANNUAL  SESSION 

NEWPORT,  MON.,  188G. 

The  Seventeenth  Annual  Session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  England 

WILL   BE    HELD   IN   THE    KOYAL    ALBERT   HALL,    STOW 
HILL,     NEWFOItT,     MON. ,    COMMENCING   ON 

EASTER    MONDAY,     April    20,     1386. 

Qualifications  foe  Grand  Lodge  Decree.— 
(a)  Past  and  Acting  Deputies  of  the  G.W.C.T. 
(6)  Past  and  Acting  Superintendents  of  Juvenile 
Templars,  (r)  All  who  have  served  in  elective 
offices  in  Sub-Lodge  or  Degree  Temple  two  terms, 
(d)  All  who  have  been  'Third  Degree  Members 
THREE  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be  Dis- 
trict Lodge  members,  unless  they  are  ordinary 
Members  of  Foreign,  Military,  or  Naval  Lodges,  or 
Seamen  or  Soldiers  ;  but  in  all  cases  they  must 
be  Third  Degree  Mejnbers.     Only  spch   of  these 

WHO  HAVE  NOT  FORFEITED  THEIR  DEGREES  OR  THEIR 
QUALIFYING    TITLE.S,      BY    E.Yl'ULSION,     WITHDRAWAL 

M  THE  Order,  or   violation   of  pledge,  are 

ELIGIBLE    FOR   ENTRY    ON   THIS    CREDENTIAL. 

The    following    arrangements    for   the    Session 
have  been  made  ; 

SATURDAY,  APRIL  24,  1886. 
7.0  p.m.        Juvenile    Templar    Demonstration  at 

the     Royal     Albert     Hall,     Stow 

Hill.     Choir  of  400  voices. 
EASTER   SUNDAY. 
2..j0p.in.       Official  Sermon  in  tho  Town  Hall, 

by     Rev.      Joseph     Aston,    G.  W. 

Ciiaplain. 
EASTER   MONDAY  (Royal  Albert  Hall, 
Stow  Hill). 
11.30  a.m.     Credential  Committee  will  sit  till  2.30 

in    Credential    Committee    Room, 

Jtoyal  Albert  H.all. 
2.0  p.m.        Grand     Lodge     Members     admitted. 

Roy.il  Albert   Hall. 
2.30  Grand  Lodge  Session  opened  in  G.L. 

Degree.     Roll  of  officers  called. 
2.4.")  Candidates  for   Grand    Lodge  Degree 

admitted. 
3.0  GrandLodgeDegree  conferred.  Officers' 

reports      presented  ;      Committees 

appointed,  and  order  of  procedure 

decided. 
4.0  Reception   of   delegates  from  kindred 

societies. 
4.30  Adjourment. 

4  and  5  A    public   tea    will    be   held    in    the 

'Tabernacle     School-room,       Dock- 
street. 
Public     reception     meeting.        Royal 

Albert  Hall. 


TUESDAY  (Town  Hall). 

Prayer  Meeting  at  K.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial-street. 
Credential   Committee   will    sit  till  9 
o'clock  in  the  Credential  Committee 
Room,  Town  Hall,  Dock-atreet. 
Session    re-opens     in    G.L.    Degree. 

Additional  Candidates  initiated. 
Roll  of  Representatives  called.      Ba»i- 

ness  proceeded  with. 
Adjournment. 

Session  re-ooens  in  Third  Degree. 
Adjcurnmeut. 

C(mferonces   of    Political   AcHon  and 
Juvenile  Templars,  and  Committee 
Meetings. 
WEDNESDAY. 
Prayer  Meeting  in  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial-street 
Se«sion  re-opens  in  Third  Degree. 
Adjournment. 
Session  rc-opons. 
Adjournment. 
Session  re-opens.     Adjourns  at  will. 

THURSDAY. 
Preston    Club     Re -union    Breakfast. 

Aesociation-room,  Hill-street. 
Prayer  Meeting  in  'if.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial-street. 
Session  re-opens  in  Grand  Lodge  De- 
gree for  installation  of  officers. 
Adjournment. 

Session  re-"pens  inSubordinateDegrce. 
Adjournment. 
Session  re-opens.     Adjourns  at  will. 

FRIDAY. 
Pr.iyor  meeting   in  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 
Commercial-street. 
ii.O  Session  re-opens  in  Grand  Lodge  De- 

gree,   and    closes     at    will    in    tiiat 
Degree. 
Entrance. — Vo  Grand  Lodge  member  or  candi- 
date can  enter  the  session  without  fu-st  presenting  a 
ticket  or    credential  to  the  Credential  Coaunittee 
for  endorsement. 

Kepeesentative.«. — Reps,  will  have  to  pre- 
sent their  credentials  to  the  Credential  Committee 
who  will  exchan^'e  them  for  a  ticket. 

G.L.  Membeus'  Cehtificate.s. — All  (boso 
already  possessing  the  Grand  Lodge  Degree,  not 
being  representatives,  must  present  a  certificate 
signed  by  the  W.C.T.  and  W.S.  of  their  ordin- 
ary Lodge.  The  G.  W.  Secretary  will  supply  certifi- 
cates on   application  throuyh  t!ie  L.D. 

Candidates'  Credentials. — AH  Candidates  for 
the  Grand  Lodge  Degree,  not  being  representatives, 
must  present  credentials  signed  by  the  W.C.T.  and 
W.S.  of  their  ordinary  Lodge.  'Jhe  G.W.  Secre- 
tary will  supply  credentials  on*pplication  from  the 
L.D. 

Seats. — After  Monday,  representatives  will  sit 
together  according  to  their  Distritts,  the  places 
being  previously  fixed  by  ballot,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  Reception  Committee.  The  number  of 
the  seats,  with  the  names  of  the  Districts,  will  be 
exhibited  on  the  first  day  of  tlie  session.  Should  a 
regular  representative  fail  to  be  in  his  place  at 
Grand  Lodge  immediately  after  the  roll  of  repre- 
sentatives is  called,  the  highest  altercative  present 
can  claim  the  seat  for  tlie  session,  when  the 
Credential  Committee  sh.ill  consult  the  co-represen 
tatives  present  and  report  the  facts.  On  a  seat 
being  once  allowed  to  either  representative  or  . 
alternate  it  cannot  be  afterwards  occupied  by  the 
other  during  the  same  session. 

Absence  'Without  Leave. —Any  representative 
leaving  the  session  without  permission  may  be  dis- 
qualified from  participating  in  the  mileage  fund. 

Voting  Power. — Tho  voting  power  is  confined 
to  its  oiEcers,  past  officers,  representatives,  and  past 
representatives,  but  only  representatives,  vole  in 
the  election  of  officers,  and  when  tho  yeas  and  nays 
are  called. 

Regalia. — No  member  or  visitor  can  be  admitted 
without  regalia.  All  Grand  Lodge  members  must 
furnish  themselves  with  either  Grand  Lodge,  Third 
Degree,  or  Sub-Lodge  Officers'  regalia.  A  Gr.axd 
Lodge  Book  Stall  will  be  furnished,  where  regalia 
can  be  either  hired  or  purchased. 

Lodgings.  —  AppUciitiuns  for  accomjnodation 
should  be  sent  to  Bro.  W.  Jonns,  14,  Arthur- 
street,  Newport,  Mon,  Applicants  should  state 
whether  they  are  representatives  or  jiot. 

Train  Accosimodation. — The  railway  authorities 
refuse  to  make  national  concessions.  Local  mem- 
bers may  approach  the  authorities  witb  a  view  to 
the  reduction  of  fares. 

(Signed)  John  li.  Collings, 

(Hon.)  G.W. Sec. 


April  19,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


251 


The  Sale  of  Liquora  to  Children.— I  am 
pleased  to  see  that  this  matter  is  before  the  Housa 
of  Commons,  and  trust  the  time  is  not  far  distant 
when  a  bill  will  be  passed  prohibiting  publicans 
from  selling  to  children  under  13  years  of 
age.  To  me  it  seems  a  crime,  that  children 
of  tender  years  should  bo  sent  to  public- 
houses,  for  children  are  all  curious,  and,  there- 
fore, it  is  only  childliko  that  they  should  taste 
•what  they  hare  been  aent  for.  Now,  how  often 
thattastiuz  leads  to  likin;  and  liking  becomes 
longing,  and  thus  we  liave  our  children  tu-n  out 
oonfirmed  drunkards  ;  whereas  if  they  had  not  been 
•eut  to  fetch  it  in  the  first  instance,  they  would 
have  grown  up  respectable  men  and  women. 
Parents  have  much  to  answer  for  in  this  respect. 
Hero  is  a  case  which  has  come  under  my  own  notice. 
I  am  living  opposite  a  beerhou.w,'  and  every 
Suuday  dinner  time  there  is  a  child  of  not 
jnore  than  three  years  of  age,  sent  three  or  four 
timoB  for  beer,  the  child  is  so  young  that  she  cannot 
open  the  door  herself,  but  hai  to  wait  until  someone 
comes  along  to  open  it  for  her.  This  sort  of  thing 
takes  place  in  a  Christian  country  ;  I  call  it  bar- 
1>arou8.  The  publicans,  too,  in  this  town,  en- 
«oarage  children  by  giving  them  presents  at  Christ- 
mas ;  therefore  I  think  it  is  quite  time  this  was  put 
a  stop  to,  and  I  trust  that  all  Good  Templars,  and 
Temperance  societies  will  do  all  they  can  to 
bring  this  about — Georcie  Brasscombe,  Birming- 
ham. 

Lodges  in  Agricultural  Districts.  —Having 
■for  some  years  been  an  Executive  officer,  and 
latterly  D,C.T.  of  what  is  probably  the  mo.st  purely 
agricultural  District  Lodge  in  England  or  Wales,  I 
tray  be  able  to  contribute  something  to  this  discus- 
sion.    In  Radnnrehirc,  our  largest  town  (Knighton) „„„„„„. ^  ..^^..u..  ^  o..o,^iuo.  •     i  v„...,nji,  lou  mu 

has  barely  2,000  inhabitants,  while   there   are   but  j  if  "triedTrrtrrkes'niVtha'r  tile  length  oT'tlTe  experi 
two     other     places     whoso      population      exceeds  !  mentshouM vary  withthewishesof  theperscn  making 


hardly  fair  to  criticise  Bro.  T.B.C'a  scheme  when  |  milk  ;  and  it  we  are  to  spend  our  time  in  feasting 
so  little  is  known  of  its  details,  but  how  will  it  |  with  them,  then  why  not  receive  tliem  into  full 
remedy  the  difficulty  of  which  he  speaks- that  of  1  membership  with  ourselves  ?  The  "  double  duty" 
working  the  ''social  club"  idea  of  our  Order  with-  of  entertainment  and  instruction  is  to  my  mind  the 
out  in  the  least  impairing  its  character  as  a  devoted  |  great  aim  and  end  of  the  I.O.G.T.     Wo  may  often 

working  army — if  the  two  classes  of  members  are  to  

meet  in  the  same  Lodge  meetings  as  at  present .'  In 
proportion  to  the  distinction  drawn  between  working 
members  and  those  who,  itisunderstood.come  to  be 
amused,  would  be,  one  would  think,  the  stringency 
of  the  demand  for  amusement  on  the  part  of  these 
latter.  Are  the  associates  to  hold  office,  vote  with 
the  full  members,  attend  District  Lodge,  &c.  ? 
Whether  or  no,  either  alternative  presents  grave 
difficulties.  Tlien  I  fail  to  see  how  the  exchange 
of  the  Templar  form  of  pledge  for  the  Blue  Kibbun 
one  would  lessen  the  evil  of  violation.  Some  poor 
victim  of  drink,  after  intinite  pains  and  many 
prayers  on  the  part  of  friends,  takes  the 
pledge,  "  God  helping  "  him,  at  a  Blue 
Ribbon  meeting,  and  a  few  days  after 
is  seen  drunk  as  usual.  One  feels  inexpres- 
sibly pained  and  shocked  ;  I  do  not  think  it  would 
be  possible  to  feel  more  so  if  the  pledge  had  been 
made  in  a  Templar  Lodge,  nor  that  the  actual 
guilt  and  degradation  are  leas  than  in  the  latter 
case.  The  fact  is,  all  nnconditionnl  teetotal  pledges 
are  "  life-long  "  in  the  only  rational  sense.  If  one 
were  to  tell  the  people  at  a  teetotal  meeting  tliat  the 
pledge  they  are  sigcing  is  not  for  life  (a  thing  no 
one  would  dream  of  doing),  they  would  naturally 
answer,  "  For  how  long  is  it  then  ?"  I  cannot  but 
think  that  to  give  a  Blue  Ribbon  or  other  ordinary 
pledge  in  connection  with  the  Good  Templar 
I  irder,  in  order  that  breaking  it  may  be  less  dis- 
graceful or  serious  than  if  taken  in  Templar  form, 
would  be  to  decidedly  lower  even  the  present 
standard  of  moral  feeling  with  respect  to  Tem- 
pei-ance  pledges,  and  that  the  Templar  obligation 
would  really  suffer  with  the  rest.  Tlie  only  alter- 
native where  the  resolution  is  known  to  be  weak 
is  the  old  device  of  an  erperimental  or  time  pledge. 
Would  it  be  possible  to  graft  this  on  in  the  form  of 
lociate  section  to  tlie  Order?    I  cannot  telhbut 


1,000.  Notwithstanding  this,  we  have  nine 
Lodges  in  good  working  order  in  that 
district,  the  smallest  having  a  member- 
ship of  over  20,  and  those  of  course  situate  in 
places  that  can  hardly  be  termed  villages. One  of  our 
largest,  oldest,  and  best  Lodges  is  located  in  a 
village  which  has  about  2i  houses,  and  a  popula- 
tion of  150.  This  Lodge  has  had  a  membership  of 
140  at  one  time,  and  of  course  the  members  had  to 
attend  from  long  distances,  the  country  around 
being  only  sparsely  populated.  Another  Lodge 
has  been  working  for  11  years,  and  this  in  a  stTll 
smaller  country  village,  but  without  failing  to  meet 
every  week  regularly  except  on  one  occasion 
during  the  long  period.  Other  of  our 
Lodges  In  small  hamlets  show  almost  au 
equally  good  record,  but  on  the  other  hand 
the  Lodges  located  in  the  small  towns  of  the 
county  at  one  time  or  another  have  utterly  col 
lapsed  and  had  to  be  re-startod.  In  the  county 
town  (Presteigne)  the  Lodge  failed  to  meet  eight  o 
nine  years  ago,  and  all  efforts  to  get  it  to  work 
again  came  to  naught  The  experience  of  this  dis- 
trict goes  to  prove  that  Good  Templary  r.n  be 
worked  most  efficiently  even  in  country  «'. strict: 
provided  we  can  get  hold  of  members  of  the  right 
stnmp  in  the  various  places  who  will  attend  .-iiid 
interest  themselves  in  their  Lodges.  No  doubt 
wo  are  unable  to  indulge  in  those  fraternal 
and  encouraging  visits  that  are  possible  in  towns 
where  there  are  two  or  more  Lodges,  and  that 
District  officers  have  to  be  tolerably  self-sacrificing, 
and  willing  to  make  long  journeys  in  the  winter 
evenings  along  dark  and  muddy  country  roads.  In 
this  District,  we  have  330  adult  members,  and  also 
330  juveniles  in  seven  Temples,  out  of  a  population 
of  barely  .30,000  ;  thus  wo  number  more  tluan  one 
in  DO  of  the  total  inh.abitants.  I  do  not  wish  to 
crack  up  our  District,  but  merely  to  point  out  thfit 
wore  our  Order  equally  well  represented  through- 
out the  kingdom,  we  should  have  a  mem- 
bership (adult  and  juvenile)  of  about  three- 
quarters  of  a  million.  No  matter  how  small  a  vil- 
lage may  be,  rarely  is  it  too  small  for  a  public- 
house  to  exist  .and  flourish.  Then  let  us,  too,  en- 
deavour to  plant  our  Lodges  and  Juvenile  Temples 
side  by  side  with  these  sources  of  evil,  until  our 
Order  will  form  a  v.ist  network  throughout  the 
kingdom.  Thns  shall  we  hasten  that  good  time 
coming  wlien  Britons  shall  be  tree  from  the  vices 
which  now  enslave  them. — D.  Charles  Davibs, 
D.C.T.,  Radnorshire. 
Associates  of  Good  Templary. —It  seems 


it,  i.e.,  one  might  sign  for  a  week  at  first,  and 
then  again,  perhaps  lengtliening  the  time  ;  while 
another  signed  for  three  or  six  months  ;  but  that 
the  period  should  be  equ,al  for  all  before  which  the 
full  unconditional  obligation  eould  not  be  taken. 
But  in  .any  case  I  hope  no  pledge  will  ever  be  ad- 
ministered with  the  sanction  of  our  Order 
mutilated  of  its  clauses  against  giving,  buying, 
and  selling.  These  present  no  great  added 
difficulty  to  the  majority  of  persons  who  join  the 
Order.  To  people  of  rank,  &o.,  to  banish  drink 
from  the  table  is  open  a  far  greater  stumbling- 
block  than  the  personal  abstinence  ;  but,  as  a 
general  rule,  the  artisan  who  is  honestly  prepared 
for  personal  abstinence  accepts  with  little  difficulty 
the  idea  of  not  providing  it  for  others,  and  finds 
his  best  means  of  keeping  his  pledge  in  washing  his 
hands  of  the  thing  altogether.  At  the  same  time  I 
firmly  believe  that  in  this  quiet,  matter-of-course 
.assumption  made  by  our  Order,  that  a  rational 
teetotal  pledge  necessarily  means  not  giving,  or 
selling,  or  making,  by  the  same  principle  that  it 
means  not  taking,  resides  the  reid  strength  and 
forefront  position  of  the  organisation.  To  divide 
the  pledge  would  be  gratuitously  to  lower  our 
standard  and  that  without  motive,  since  those  who 
keep  faithfully  the  personal  portion  comparatively 
st?ldom  fail  in  the  rest.— I.  Metford. 

Associates  of  Good  Templary.— T  am 
much  interested  in  the  able  letter  of  Bro.  T.B.C., 
which  appears  in  your  number  for  April  5,  on  the 
Mid-Somerset  suggestion  of  "  Associates  of  Good 
Templaiy."  I  agree  with  him  as  to  the  original 
design  of  the  LO.G.T.,  that  it  was  intended  to 
form  the  advance  guard  of  the  Temperance  army, 
but  I  do  not  suppose  that  any  restriction  was  con- 
templated ;  any  sifting  out  of  such  as  would  not  be 
expected  to  march  in  the  front  ranks.  No  scheme 
parate  between  tares  and  wheat  has  ever 
been  successful,  and  the  founders  of  our  Order 
were,  I  think,  too  wise  to  attempt  it.  They  took, 
as  we  take,  all  who  could  be  prevailed  on  to  come  ; 
seeking  to  educate  them  into  worthy  members   by 


e  of  opinion  that  better  entertainments  might  be 
chosen,  better  instruction  given  ;  but,  like  all  other 
societies,  the  I.O.G  T.  must  do  the  best  it  can  with 
imperfect   human  instruments  ;    and  I  think  thai; 
hitherto     we     Good    Templars    have     done     tocU. 
Our  foes  were  correct  in    their    opinion    that    our 
organisation     "  meant    war  to  the  knife,    and    tho 
knife  to  tho  hilt."      And  truly  we  have  carried  out 
our    meaning.       Whei-over  a  decided    stroke  has 
weakened  the  enemy,  our  folks  have  had  a  share 
in  dealing  the  blow.       I  doubt  if  a  single  Temper- 
ance  society   could    be  named    where  Good  Tem- 
plars were  tlie  most  zealous  and  the  beet  trained  of 
its  members.     And  if  our  foes  now  lull  tliemselves 
to   sleep,    in  tho  persuasion  that  we  "mean  only 
milk  and  bun  feasts,"  they  will  surely  have  a  rude 
aw,akening.     But  this  is  not  so.     They  are  already 
wide    awake.       They  know    us    too    well.       Tho 
I.O.G.T.  is,  in    their    eyes,    amongst    flio    most 
bigoted,    fanatical,    and    detestable    of    our  Tem- 
perance organisations.       And  they  have    weighty 
reasons  for  their  dislike  of  us.      It   is   remarkable 
that  of  those  who  leave  our  ranks,  after  any   but  a 
very  short  term   of   membership,    very  few,   com- 
paratively speaking,     break    their  pledge  of  total 
abstinence.     Tho  teaching   of   our   Order  is  more 
efl'ectual  than  that,  I  believe,   of  any   other    Tem- 
perance society  which  is   not    supplemented    by  a 
money  interest,  and  our  members, though  they  may 
get  tired  of  hard  Templar  work,  or  may    unhappily 
take  offence    where  they   should  have  borne   and 
forborne,  yet   mostly   continue  staunch  abstainers 
for  life.  And  I  think  that  "  T.B.O."  would  entirely 
agree     with     me     in     my      view      of      the     mat- 
ter,    but     for     one     point,    a    point    to    support 
which  he  has,  I  fancy,  hunted   up   his  other  objec- 
tions.    If  I  could  persuade   him   that  he  was  mis- 
taken on  this  one  point,  he  would  at  once  waive  all 
the  rest.     He  is  grieved  at  the  adminstering  of  a 
life-long  pledge  to  any  who    m.ay  not  have  realised 
what  it  means.       I  do  not   suppose   that  he  really 
looks  upon  our  obligation  as   an  "  extravagant  pro- 
mise."    It  is  but    what    Christian    common-sense 
would  dict.ate  to  us  all,  and  what  he  himself,  doubt- 
less, holds  as  strongly  as  I  do.      And  the  question 
really  before  us  ie,  whether  more  weak  and  careless 
ones  would  be  rescued  if  we  took  our  members  at 
first    on      trial    with    a     pledge      for      a     term, 
admitting  them  to  our  Lodge-rooms,    but  allowing 
them,  I  conclude,    no   vote.     I   greatly    fear    tha't 
many  who  now  bless  our  Order  for  deliverance  from 
intemperance,  many  brought  over  from  moderation 
who  are  now  zealous,  hard-working  members,  would 
have  been  at  this  moment  on  the  other  side,  but  for 
our  life-long  pledge.     I  krow  some  myself.     There 
are  not  a  few  who  once  in  their  lives   are  willing   to 
sign  the  pledge.     Lose    the    opportunity,    and  yon 
lose  them  entirely  ;  take  them  for  a  term,  and  they 
g".  back  at  the  end  of  it.     Take  them  for  life  when 
they  are   disposed  to  come,    and    by    degrees — in 
many  oases  by  slow  degrees— they  become  firm  and 
decided.     These  will  tliemselves  tell  you   that  had 
it       not       been      for       the       life-long      pledge, 
if  they  had    promised    but   for  a  month,  tor  three 
months,  for  a    year,    it    may  be,  they  would  surely 
have  gone  back.     The  custom  of  society,  the  influ- 
'        J-     .1  rry  and  discomfort  would 


ence   of   friends,    the 


have  been  too  much  for  them,  if  not  the   liking  for 
the  drink  itself.     And    of    those    who    break    the 
pledge,  it  is  but  very  rarely  that  their  promise  was 
lightly  given,    or   that    they  misunderptood  in  .any 
way  what  they  were  doing.     It  is,   as  in  all  other 
broken  promises,  tho  weakness   of    humanity  and 
the  strength  of   temptation.     It   is,    of  course,  a 
serious  neglect  of  duty  for  any  member  to  bring  op 
a     candidate     who      is      in      ignorance     of  'the 
sort      of      promise       which      he      is      about    to 
make.      The  same    right    of    duty  would  operato 
equally  in  the   bringing   in  of  an  associate  to  take 
the  full   pledge   without   due   instruction  and  ex- 
planation ;  and  those   who    would   neglect  the  ono 
could  hardly    be   expected  to  attend  to  tho  other. 
And  It    13  very  doubtful  if  an  associate  would  find 
'"''   Lodge   meetings  interesting,   when  he  had  no 
means  chiefly  of  tho  ritual,    and  to   bring  them  up    part  in  the    management,  no  office,  no  vote.       Ho 
to  tho  required  stand.ard.      And  if  wo  could   raise    would  have  nothing  but   the    liuslj,    while  the  full 
every  member  to  that  standard  ours  would  be  indeed  I  members  ate   the  nut ;  and  he    would  judoe  Good 
a  glorious    work.     But    we  cannot  do  all  that  we    Templary     a      very     empty    dry    affair.  ^    Then 
would  ;  and  the  question  simply  is  how    best  to  do  I  the      life-long      pledge       cuts     a      man       more 
what  we  can.  Do  the  "  milk  and  bun  feasts  "  hinder  j  ontirely     away  from    temptation    than    does    the 
or    help    us  ?       Our    brother    approves    of    them  i  pledge     for     a  term.       It  gives  him  more  support, 
for    associates.     But    the    associates    would    gain    and  the  reclaimed  drunkard  truly  needs  all  he  can 
nothing  of  Good  Templar  principles  and  influence   g«'-     I'or  moderate  drinkers  who  wish  to  try  tho 
if  they   were  left  alone  to  feast  on  the  b^ns  and  ;  experimont  of  total  abstinence    on   their  pednliar 


252 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD," 


April  19,  188C. 


constitutions  before  signing  for  good, there  are  other 
Bocietiea  which  they  can  join  as  a  sort  of  proba- 
tionary step,  but  I  would  if  possible  get  them  also 
to  come  straight  in  with  us.  A  serious  responsi- 
bility would  be  incurred  by  the  refusal  to  accept 
the  life-long  pledge  of  anyone  who  was  willing  to 
make  it.  We  cannot  read  the  heart  of  those  who 
come  to  us  for  initiation.  We  cannot  separate 
between  the  tares  and  the  wheat.— Yours  very 
fraternally,  Hellena  Eiuhaedson. 


G.VV.C.T.— Joseph  Malins,  1  G.L    Offices,    Edmund 

G.W.Sec— J.  B.  CoLLiNGB,     ,1         3t.,Birmingham. 

G.S.J.T.— Mrs.   Ltoia    A.    Walshaw,    30,  Elmfield, 
SiTilePark,  Halifax. 
Tkleobaphio  Addbess:  —  *' Templars,  BinnioKham.*' 

Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent  for  Northern  Area. — John  Wbathall,  7, 

Baldwin-atreet,  Hawcoat,  near  Barrow-in-Furness. 
Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphanage. 

Hon.  Sec— Bed.  S.  R.  Eoife,  45,  Bauletroad,  Camber- 
well,  S.E. 

PORTSMODTH       HARBOUR      SPECIAL      V.D. — Bro.       A, 

BishtoD,  35,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport. 

MlLPTART  DiSIRlOT. 

D.O.T.— Quartermaster  Sergeant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

Adjatant-Generars  OflBce,  Colcheater. 
P.S.J.T.— Sister  E.    K.    Gabb,    CoUingwood   Mount, 

Farnborough. 
W.D.Sec.— E.  E.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-atieet,  Newport,  Isle 

of  Wight.  ., 

Naval  District. 
D.C.T.— James    Kae,    2,    Zin^n-street,    Oxford-road, 

Beading. 

G.W.C.T.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICE. 

IMPORTANT  AND  IMMEDIATE. 
Eeco-mmendations  of  Lodge   Deputies. 

A  form  for  the  recommendation  of  Lodge 
Deputy  for  the  new  Grand  Lodge  year,  com- 
mencing this  month,  at  Easter,  is  now  sent  to  every 
Lodge  in  care  of  the  present  Lodge  Deputy,  for 
him  to  hand  (with  a  notifying  circular)  to  the 
W. Secretary.  The  W-Sec.  should  read  such 
notice  to  the  Lodge  without  fail,  immediately 
on  receipt,  and  the  form  should  then  lie  over  one 
week,  when  the  recommendation  must  be  made  by 
ballot,  and  the  form  filled  and  immediately  posted 
by  the  W.Sec.  to  the  District  Deputy  fwhose 
address  is  on  the  back  of  the  form)  for  endorse- 
ment and  dispatch  to  the  G.W.C.T.'s  Office.  By 
the  last  day  of  this  month  (and  therefore  before 
initallation  night)  the  G.W.C.T.  will  send 
.  the  new  commission  to  the  newly-re- 
commended L.D.'s  to  entitle  them  to  install,  and 
will  also  send  the  new  cypher  with  which  alone 
they  will  be  able  to  decipher  the  new  password  sent 
through  the  W.D.  Secretary.  Nune  but  the  newly- 
recommended  or  re-recommended  iJeputies  can  receive 
Vie  new  cypher  or  install  the  officers. 

(A  form  for  recommendation  of  Lodge  Electoral 
Superintendents  is  also  enclosed  for  similar 
attention.) 

(Signed)  Josepu  M^ilins,  G.W.C.T. 

April  7,  188(x 

MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT  LODGE. 

THE  NEXT  SESSION  of  this  Lodge  will  be 
held  at  South-place  Chapel,  Finsbury,  on  Saturday, 
April  24,  at  G  p.m.  sharp. 

J.  H.  Ketallack-Moloney, 

Worthy  District  Secretary, 

The  Limes,  North  Bow,  E. 

Middlesex.— The  D.E.S.  for  Middlesex  is  Bro 
J.  W.  Jones,  12G,  Hall-place,  Maida-hill,  London 
N.W,  By  some  inadvertence  this  address  is 
omitted  front  the  recommendation  forms  recently 
issued  to  the  Electoral  Superintendents.  The 
omission  has  occurred  through  the  going  astray  of 
certain  forms.     E.S.'s  will  please  note  this, 


TRUSTWORTHY  TESTIMONY. 

OPINIONS  OF   PROMINENT  AMERICANS 

UPON  A  SUBJECT  OF  GREAT 

IMPORTANCE  TO  EVERY  READER. 


way. 


It 


"  my    health   and    strength   gav 

*'  the  greatest  difEculty  that  I  could  conduct  my 
"  canvass.  I  had  great  lassitude,  with  pain  in  the 
"region  of  the  kidneys,  and  it  was  almost  imiwssible 
"to  rally  after  any  effort.  I  feared  I  should  be 
'*  obliged  to  withdraw  from  the  canvass.  At  this 
''time    my  wife    induced   me    to    use  Warner's  Sake 


rr„„    J       f  i      J        1  J      n.-  "  Cure,  and  to  my  great  delight  and  marked  satisfac 

The  day  for  pretenders  has  passed      Men  are  now    -  tion,  I  wa«  restoreJto  health,  and  have  remained  so  U 
judged  by  what  they  can  do,  and  not  by  what  they  |  <•  thjg  ^ay.     During  that  canvass  I  rode  nearly  560  mUef 


say  they  can  do.  "The  reading  public  of  to-day  is  too 
discriminating  to  he  long  deceived  by  the  spurious.  If 
an  article  has  merit  it  will  become  popular  ;  if  it  is 
unworthy  it  will  sink  into  oblivion.  For  years  the 
people  of  America  have  put  to  the  severest  tests  a 
compound  regarding  which  most  ambitious  claims 
have  been  made.  Under  such  ordeals  as  it  has 
been  subjected  to,  nearly  every  known  preparation 
would  have  failed,  but  this  one  did  not.  In  the  United 
States,  Canada,  and  Australia,  it  is  to-day  the  most 
^videly  known  and  popular  of  all  preparations.  In 
verification  of  which  note  the  following  : — 

'*New  York,  August  15,  1883. 
"H.  H.  WAnNEK&  Co. 

"  Over  two  ypars  ago  my  attention  was  first  called  to 
"  the  use  of  'Warners  Safe  Cure  '  for  Bright's  disease. 
"Notwithstanding  the  good  opinion  I  had  everywhere 
"  heard  of  it,  I  somewhat  hesitated  to  recommend  it ;  but 
"a personal  friend  whose  application  for  insurance  on  his 
"life  was  rejected  on  account  of  Bright's  disease,  came 
"tome,  A  chemical  and  microscopical  examination  of 
"his  water  revealed  quantities  of  albumen  and  granular 
"tube  casts,  confirming  the  Bright's  disease.  After 
"trying  all  the  iisual  remedies  in  vain,  I  directed  him 
"to  use  Warner's  Safe  Cure.  I  was  greatly  surprised 
"  to  observe  a  decided  improvement  within  a  month, 
"Within  four  months  no  tube  casts  eould  be  found, 
"and  only  a  trace  of  albumen  ;  and,  as  he  expressed 
"it,  he  felt  'perfectly  well.'  Aiter  this  demonstration 
"of  its  power,  I  prescribed  it  in  full  doses  in  both 
"acute  and  chronic  Bright's  disease,  with  the  most 
"  satisfactory  results.  In  a  large  class  of  ailments  where 
"the  blood  is  in  an  unhealthy  state— where  there  is  no 
"evidence  of  organic  mischief,  but  where  the  general 
"  health  is  depleted,  the  face  sallow,  the  water  coloured, 
"  constituting  the  '  bilious  '  condition — the  advantage 
"gained  from  the  use  of  'Warner's  Safe  Cure'  is 
' '  remarkable. 

"  I  find  that  in  Bright's  disease  it  seems  to  soothe  and 
"  heal  inflamed  membranea,  and  wash  out  epithehal 
"debris  which  blocks  up  the  tubuli  uriniferi,  and  to  pre- 
"  vent  the  destructive  metamorphosis  of  tissue.  .  .  . 
"  I  am  willing  to  acknowledge  and  commend  thus  frankly 
"  the  virtue  of  '  Warner's  Safe  Cure.'  " 


Dr.  Gunn  is  the  Dean  of  the  well-known  United 
States  Medical  College  of  New  York  Citv,  the  Editor 
of  the  Medical  Tribunef  and  an  author  of  wide 
repute.  Besides  the  statement  given  above,  the 
Doctor  warmly  commends  Warner's  Saf&  Cure  in 
several  of  his  published  works. 

Dio  Lewis,  M.  A.,  MD.,  has  for  years  been  a  dis- 
tinguished writer  and  authority  on  hygiene.  He  has 
fought  the  idea  of  using  much  medicine,  insisting 
that  exercise,  hygienic  diet,  and  regularity  were  the 
most  effective  foes  of  disease.  Hence,  praise  for  a 
proprietary  medicine  from  such  a  source  is  "praise 
from  Sir  Rupert." 

"  Bible  House,  New  York,  June  5, 1S83. 
"  H.  H.  Warner  <fe  Co. 

"  Gentlemen,— The  very  marked  testimonials  from 
* '  College  Professors,  respectable  Physicians,  and 
"other  gentlemen  of  intelligence  and  character,  to  the 
"  value  of  'Warner's  Safe  Cure,*  published  in  the 
"editorial  columns  of  our  best  newspapers,  have  greatly 
"  surprised  me.  Many  of  these  gentlemen  I  know,  and 
"  reading  their  testimony  I  was  impelled  to  purchase 
"some  bottles  of  "  Warner's  Safe  Cure '  and  analyse  it. 
"  Besides,  I  took  some,  swallowing  three  times  the  pre- 
"scribed  quantity.  I  am  satisfied  the  medicine  is  NOT 
"injurious,  and  icill  frankhj  add  that  if  I  found  my- 
"  self  the  rictim  of  a  serious  kidney  [trouble  I 
"should  use  your  preparations.  The  truth  is,  the 
"  medical  profession  stands  dazed  and  helpless 
"in  the  presence  of  more  than  one  kidney  malady, 
"  while  the  testimony  of  hundreds  of  intelligent  and  very 
"rejmtable  gentlemen  hardly  leaves  room  to  doubt  that 
"you  have  fallen  upon  one  of  those  happy  discoveries 
"which  occasionally  bring  help  to  suffering  humanity.— 
Yours  truly. 


o^^Sl? 


Editor  and  Proprietor  of  "Dio  Lewis'  Monthly," 
author  of  "Our  Girls,"  "Our  Digestion,"  "Weak 
Lungs  ;  How  to  Make  Them  Strong,"  &c. 

Hon.  Kichard  T.  Jacob,  Ex-Lieutenant  Governor 
of  the  State  of  Kentucky,  was  prostrated  by  the 
ardous  duties  of  apolitical  canvass,  and  was  restored 
by  the  use  of  Warner's  Safe  Cure.  Kead  what  he 
says : — 

"  Westport,  Oldham,  Co.  Kt.  June  28, 1SS3. 
"H.H.  Warner  &  Co. 

"My  health  is  now  excellent,  but  in  the  summer  of 
"1882,  when  I  was  making  a  canvass  for  appellate  clerk, 


During  that  canvass  I  rode  nearly 
horseback  in  one  month,  over  the  mountaii 
"  eastern  Kentucky,  speaking  nearly  every  day,  and  my 
"  physical  strength  and  vigour  constantly  increased 
"  under  the  healthful  stimulus  and  healing  effect  of 
"  Warner's  Safe  Cure.  All  the  difficulties  I  complained 
"  of  have  disappeared,  and  I  give  the  credit  wholly  to 
"  the  Safe  Cure," 

{Ex-Lieutenant  Governor,) 

Brigadier-General  C.  A.  Heckraan,  of  New  Jersey, 
by  repeated  exposure  to  all  kinds  of  weather  during 
the  late  war  between  the  States,  contracted  a  severe 
kidney  disorder,  which  finally  resulted  in  Bright's 
disease. 

"Phillipsburgh,  N.J.,  June  18,  1881. 

"H.  H.  W/rner  &  Co.  5(ra  .—Having  used  your 
"Safe  Cure  with  great  benefit  I  take  pleasure  in 
"making  it  known  to  the  public  as  a  certain  cure  for 
"Bright's  disease  of  the  kidneys.  I  had  been  afflicced 
"with  that  disease  ever  since  the  fall  of  18G4,  and  on 
"several  occasions  was  near  death.  In  October  last  I 
"had  a  severe  relapse  and  was  confined  to  my  bed  for 
"several  months,  and  had  given  up  all  desire  or  ho|w 
"to  recover.  Noticing  an  account  of  the  remarkable 
"  cure  of  B.  F.  Larrabee,  of  the  New  York  and  Boston 
"  Despatch  Express  Company,  I  ordered  your  medicine 
"and  it  gave  me  immediate  relief,  and  I  am  now,  and 
"have  been  since  the  1st  of  April,  constantly  engaged 
"at  my  .business.  I  owe  to  your  Safe  Curb  all  the 
"  strength  I  have  to-day.  The  doctors  all  told  me  I  was 
"going  to  die.  When  I  improved  so  fast  some  of  my 
"  neighbours  wondered  at  seeing  me  so  well,  and  many  of 
"  my  friends  are  taking  your  remedy  through  the  result 
"  of  my  experience." 

Miss  Maude  Granger,  the  distinguished  emotional 
actress,  who  made  such  a  decided  hit  as  "  Cecily 
Blaine  "  in  the  "  Galley  Slave,"  was  prostrated  by 
the  constant  strain  upon  her  nervous  system  neces- 
sitated by  the  portrayal  of  this  character,  and  was 
obliged  to  abandon  her  engagement.  Read  what  she 
says  ;— 

"  New  York,  May  26,  1883. 
"  H.  H.  Warner  &  Co. 

"The  severe  physical  and  mental  effort  necessary  in 
"creating  and  representing  various  characters  in  a  large 
"  number  of  plays  caused  such  a  strain  upon  my  system 
"that  my  health  gave  way  entirely,  and  I  was  obliged 
"temporarily  to  abandon  the  stage.  The  suffering  I  then 
"  endured,  and  the  terrible  condition  I  was  in,  can 
"  only  be  appreciated  by  those  women  who  have  under- 
"  gone  the  same  experience.  It  was  while  still  suffering 
"  that  I  learned  of  Warner's  Safe  Cure,  and  began  its 
"  use.  I  have  taken  it  faithfully,  and  am  happy  to  state 
"that  I  am  now  completely  restored  to  health  and  my 
"  usual  vigour,  and  that  I  believe  the  cure  to  be  per- 
"  manent,  so  much  so  that  I  intend  starring  in  the  playof 
"  Her  Second  Love  '  during  the  coming  season.  1  think 
"  it  only  just  that  I  should  make  the  foregoing  statement 
"  for  the  benefit  of  the  thousands  of  ladies  in  all  parts  of 
"  America  who  have  been  and  are  afflicted  by  those  weak- 
"  nesses  and  trials  I  once  endured." 

The  following  persons  of  standing  and   influence 
in  the  United  -States  and  Canada,  are  a  few  of  the     lC(j 
thousands     who     have    used    and     recommended 
Warner's  Safe  (Cure,   tlie  great  specific  for  kidney       » 
liver,    and  urinary    diseases  : —  Hut 

Senator  B.  K.  Bruce,  Washington,  D.C.  ;  Jnd-o 
Robert  C.  Elliott.  Louisville,  Kentucky  ;  Rev  lU' 
J.  E.  Rankin,  D.D.,  Washington,  D.C. :  S  A 
Lattimore,  Ph.  D.,  LL.D.,  Rochester,  NY- 
Judge  Edward  K.  Harden,  Quitman,  Ga.  ;  Rev  e' 
D.  Hopkins,  Conant,  Fla.;  Rev.  C.  L.  Fisher 
D.D.,  Santa  Clara,  Cal.  ;  W.  H.  Wingate.  M  I)  ' 
Haverill,  Mass.  ;  Rev.  C.  R.  Hams,  D  b' 
Petersburg,  Va.  ;  Bishop  Wilson,  Ottawa,    Canada. 

Such  testimonials  from  such  unquestionable  sources  \\ 
prove  the  value  of  this  remedy  beyond  a  doubt  Tbev  "' 
prove  that  it  is  the  greatest  of  all  modern  medicines  for 
these  terrible  kidney  and  liver  diseases.  What  it  has 
done  for  one  it  will  unq^uestionably  do  for  others,  and  as 
such,  it  commends  itself  most  warmly  to  public 
confidence. 

Wakneb's  Safe  Cuee,  price  four  shillings  and  six 
pence  per  large  bottle,  or  four  shiUings  ancf  ninepence 
postjh'ee,  can  be  obtained  from  the  Great  Britam  Dep6t' 


Chemist,  Druggist, 
Kingdom, 


_^v^uv,.j.,,   ^.\j.^    oi    irom    every 
■  Medicine  Vendor  in  the  United 


Wt 


Apbil  19,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDI6ESTI0N. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  dull  and  sleepy ;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
sticky  slime  collects  about  the  teeth.  The 
appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach ;  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  of  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
months  it  is  attended  with  a  greenish-coloured  expectoration.  The  patient  feels  tired 
all  the  while,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  afford  any  rest.  After  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
irritable,  and  gloomy,  and  has  evil  forebodings.  There  is  a  Giddiness,  a  sort  of  whirling 
sensation  in  the  head  when  rising  up  suddenly.  The  bowels  become  costive ;  the  skin  is 
dry  and  hot  at  times ;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant ;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms;  the  vision  becomes 
impaired,  with  spots  before  the  eyes ;  there  is  a  feeling  of  great  prostration  and  weakness. 


All  these  symptoms  are  in  turn  present, 
population  has  this  disease  in  some  of  its 
varied  forms,  Seigel's  Syrup  change^'  the 
ferments  of  the  Digestive  organs  so  as 
bo  convert  the  food  we  eat  into  a  form  that 
will  give  nourishment  to  the  feeble  body, 
a,nd  good  health  is  the  consequence.  The 
sflfect  of  this  remedy  is  simply  marvellous. 
Millions  upon  millions  of  bottles  have  been 
sold  in  this  country,  and  the  testimonials  in 
favour  of  its  curative  powers  are  over- 
whelming. Hundreds  of  so-called  diseases 
iDder  various  names  are  the  result  of 
indigestion,  and  when  this  one  trouble  is 
emoved  the  other  diseases  vanish,  for  Uiey 
ire  but  symptoms  of  the  real  malady. 


It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 

REMEDY 

IS 

SEIGEL'S 
SYRUP. 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
people  speaking  highly  of  its  Curative 
properties  prove  this  beyond  all  doubt. 


SOLD  BY  ALL  CHEMISTS  AND  MEDICINE  VENDORS. 
Price  2e.  6d>  per  Bottle. 


254 


THE    GOOi>    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  19,  1886. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

OoTpeBpoB^enSB  srmaiu  oina/s  st^vO  ul    wOil  nleht  thfl    Lodga 
Jiestii      W>ifin  no  hnnr  Is  '-tat"'  the  Lddge  meets  »t  8  d.ih 

Lodtce  SecretaHei*  pleMe  note  '.hat  we  d(    not    nenil    recelpM  f-^r 
uaTinent  of  tobscrlptioiiB  :    thn  Kppearanee  of  tbe  tanooaoement* 
•or  tbs  Tirrlort  nRld  fnr    Splntr  n  «nff>»>i«n'    ^cknow'prteTOeot. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  FOR  IN5F,RTie\. 

Qnarter    One  Line  la.  Q>\.     Two  Lines  3s.  Od. 

H.tir-Year    ,,         S^.M.  ,,  es.  Od. 

Year Ss.  Od.  ,,         10=<.  Od. 

Rab8cript!on3  may  commence  at  any  date  nji'l  must  be  pra- 
pali.    Post  Office  Orders  payable  to  John  Kkmptbr,  af'Lud- 

gate-circus  "  oOlce.  

MBTHOPOLITAN    LODOBS. 

Armoury.     Norwood  Scbnolti,  Roiithnll     7.80. 

Beojamin    tYanklin.      Percy  Hall,  3,  Percy-street,   Tottenham 
Court-road. 

Gratlt.i.le     1.  Wells-bnUdin^i.  Hamnatoad,  N.W.     8  15. 

Kiog'9  Meaaen?er.     Coffpe  Palace,  Hifth-st  ,  Nottlog  Hill  Gate. 

Oraiiffe  BrauPh     Cong,  Soha.,  St.  Martio-strect,  Leiceater-stiiiara 
(ontrance.  Long's-coiirt).     8.M 

Peckham  Dewtirop.     St.  George's  HAll,Rt.aoor(;«'8-rd.,Pockham. 

Regliia.    Bpitleh  Schoola.  Kootish  Towo-rond.  N-W. 

ShwBrook.    Phfcnlx  Coffee  Taw.,  40  New  Kent-rd.,  S.E.    8.15. 

Roiith  Mctro«oi;tan  Temnoranro  Hall,  BIackfrlai-3-id.,S  E.,  8.15 

Veruon.    170-  Pentonvlllc-road,  N. 

r!TKSl>AT. 

Albert.     Sfission  Hall,  Dickenson  st.,  Wilkiii-st.,  Kentish  To\vn. 

Albert  Bond  of  Brotherhood.     32,  Besson-nt.,  New  CrosB,  S.K. 

G.  W.  McOvne.    3   Parry-Btrppt,  Tottenhura  Oonrt-rO*d       8.30. 

JabOTBnma.    Lecture  Hull. Chnreh-st.  Chapel, E»lirwAr6rd..H,W. 

Lambeth  Pyrseverance.— Wyvil  Hall,{hack  of  104.R.Lambeth-rd  ) 

Kew  Tross  Kxoelsior.  WorkimjMen'B  Oo.Ta.,Ohurch-Bt.  Deptford 

Straiford  Exfelalor.    ToroDeranc*  Hall,  Martin -"treot,  Stratford. 

William  Tewaley.    Aeaociation  Rooms,  Soutb-st.,  Wandsworth 
'VEDNESDAT. 

Citizen.    Sboreditcb  Misalon  Hail,  Klngslnnd-roftd.    8.15. 

Crown  ot  Surrey      WolcAme  Hall.  Westow-st ,  TTpper  Norwood. 

Golden  StrcaTii.  St,  Jaroe^^'s  Mis.Hall,St,,Taniea's-rd..T'ermoTidRey. 

Good  Shepherd.     Ebenozcr  Ch.  SLhool-roonv  Nor'h  End-road. 

Harrlngay.    Pizzey'i  Coffee  Uooma,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 

Joseph  Payno.     CJirlst  Church  Rch.    Cliarlton-st..  Soraera  Town 

Marparet  M'Currpy,     Sydnev  H-ill,  Leader-street.  Cheleea. 

New  Olapham  Excelsior.    Wariiington  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 
road  Station. 

Trudential.  Thcnall,9t.AnnVrd.,Brixton(nr.K;enninKton  Gate). 

ThaMint.     Colliers' Rent  Hall,    Lonji-lauo,  Sonthwai'k,  S.E. 
THURSDAY. 

Crystal  Palace.     Penge  Hall,  Station-road.  Anerlcy. 

Freedom  of  London.      Rev.    HarYoy  Smith's  Chapei,   Eethnal 
Green-road.    8.15. 

General  Garfield.     Paradise-road  School,  Olapham-rocd. 

GreshRm.     Coffee  Tavern,  Lougbhoroagb  Park,  rtrirfon. 

Heart's  Content.     68,  Ncal-?trect,  Long  Acre.    8  15 

James  McCurrey.     Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor-st..  Chelsea. 

London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall,  Kingsgate-st,,  Holboru.  S.30 

London  Ark  of  Safety.     Hoxton  Academy  Sch.,  Hoxton-st.    8.15. 

Fnlmergton.     42,  Hartfleld-road,  Wimbledon. 

Bhaftesbory  Part     Prim.  Meth  School,  Oravehott-rnad.    8.15. 

Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace,  HlEh-street.  Nottinst  Hill  Gate. 

South  Acton.     Methodist  Free  Chur'^h.  BoHo  Bridge-road 

Trinity.     Prim  Metb.  Chapel,  Trinity -street,  Borough. 

West  London  Pioneer.     Royal  Standard  Coffee  Tavern,  Beer- 
street,  Edgware-road. 

FRIDAY. 

Anptel  of  Mercy.     Camdeu  Hall,  Kinp-et.,  Camden  Town.     8.30, 

British  Queen.     Mall  Hall,  Notting  Hill  Gate.     8.30. 

Coverdale.    Edinboro'  Castle  Coffee  Palace,  Rhodes  well -road,  E 
Groavenor. — Teetotal  Ball,  Gforpe-st,  Sloane-Bq.,  Chelsea. 

John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-road,  Deptford 

Peckham.    Albert  HaU,  Albert-road.  Peckbam.    .Tuv.  Tem.    0.30 

Pride  of  LyttletoD.     Boys'  School,  High-street,  Shadwell. 

Sooth  London.     Bible  Chrifltian  Scbool-room,  Waterloo-road, 

Thomas  Carlyle.     Lockhart  Hall,  King-street,  Hammersmith. 
SATURDAY. 

Comer  Stone.     Temperance  Hall,  Hieb-street,  Poplar. 

George  Thomeloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blackfriara.  S.E. 

G.  W.  Johnson.    Temp   Hall,  North-st.,  Kennington-rd.     7.45 

Henrv  Ansell.  WeUine^on  Hall,W6llipgton-st.,UpDer-st.Isliogton 

Mile  End.    German  Wesleyan  Cliapel,  Commercial -road,  E. 

Victoria  Pai-k.     Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-Lane,  Betlmai  Green. 

PBOVINOIAL   LODQBS. 

MONDAY. 
AldkbsHoT.— Mrs.Stovtld'e  School-room,  Albert-road.     7.30. 
ALDERSHOT.— Ash  Yale.    Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Commissariat 

Bridffe.    7.30, 
Bedford.— Sir  W.  Harpur.    Trinity  ScboDl-room,  Rouse-street, 
Blackpool.— Guiding  Star.     Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
BbiuHTOS.— Royal  Sufsox.    SuRsex-street  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
Brighton.— Queen's  Park.     Eentham-road  Mission  Hall, 
Epsom. — Epsom  Home  Circle.  Hlgh-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
Lancastkh.— Cotuity  Palatine       arket  Hall  Coffee  House,  Com 

Market-street.     7.30. 
Lkeds.— British  Rose.     Templars'  Misn.  Rm.  (back  Adelphi-st.), 
Kadci  iffe.— Padclifle.     G  T.  Hall,  Green-street     7.30. 
SANDWICH.— Richboro'  Castle.       Templars'  Hall.  High-st.     7.30. 
Ventnor.— Undercliff.     Temperance  HoteL    8.15. 
'  WOKINO. — Maybury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 
TUESDAY. 
BniMlMOHAM.— Sand  ford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  Sch.,  Farm-st.  7.46 
BucKrNOUAM.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30. 
Ca M n RIDOB.— Loyal  Cambridge.  G.'l.MlBS.HalI.Victorift.!>t.  8.15. 
Chelmsford.-  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Ems  ,  Co-operative  Storea. 
FoLBmsioNB.- Caisar'B  C^mp.     Cong.  Schools,  Tontine* street. 
Foots  Cray. — Bu»y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30. 
Great  Yarmouth. — Good  Hope.     Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
'30ILDF0RD. — Stephen  Percy.     Ward-etreet  Hall.    8,15. 
HASTrsos.-SaxoQ.     Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.        7  BO. 
Hull.— Paragon.     G.T.  Hall.  St.  JohuV^treet.Juv.  Temp.     6. 
LucESTER.— Excelsior.     Charles-street  Scbool-room,     7.30. 
Manchestkr.— Tower  of  Refuge.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,   Upper 

MosB-lane,  Hulme. 
MANCHKSTEK.— Rev,  C.  Garrett.  26,  Hewitt-st.,  Eightown.    7  45. 
MANCHE9TKR.— Good  Samaritan,  Cong.  Sch.,  Stuckport-rd.  7.30. 
Plymouth.— Temple  of  Peace.     Boroujrh  Arms,     Bedford-st 
RYDE  (I.W.).     Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  High-street. 
SAFFRON  Walden,— SatfroD.     Temperance  H;ill,  Hill-st.     8.5. 
RittinobuuRNB —Father  Matthew.    Crescent  at     Sch.-rm.  7.30 
Woodford.— Alexander.     Wilfrid  Lawson  Temperance  Hotel. 
Wo BTHiN a.— Workman's  Own.    Temp.  lastitute,  Ann-at. 

WEDNESDAY 
BATH.~Cotterell    FrieDds*  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
Brwhton,— Brigbtbeliiistone,  Belgrave-etreet  School-room. 
ChtcstKR.- Octoiron,    Temperance  Hall,  Frodsliam-street. 
Enderbv  (Leicester).— Charles  Brook.    National  School-room. 
CODALMINO  —  Friends.     Congregational  School-room. 
Hull.— Always  Active.     Lower  Union-street  Club-room. 
eouTflBND.— Nil  Desperandiim.     Britiah  Schools.  High-street 
ST.  liBOHARM.— St.  Leonards.    Temperance  Hall,  Norman-road. 
Wbdnesburt.— Pioneer.  I'rira.iIeth.School-rro.,Lea  Bi-ook.  7.30i 
Wktmodth.— Caxton.    Temperance  Hall,  Pfirk-atreot. 
WisaECP.— OlarksoH  lipcture  Room  Pabllc  Ball. 


THURSDAY. 
BiRMlsoH  Aa .  — Severn  -street     St*  vem-ntreet. 
Bolton.- Clar«raont.  Barlor  Arms  0.  Tav.,Hifrher  Brdge.8t.7.30. 
CHESTER  — Cestrian.     Pr^-byterian  Lecture  Room,  Newgate-st. 
GUAVK8T5ND  — Star.  Public  Hall. 

Gt   Yarmouth.- Bethel.    Mariners  Chapel,  South  Quay.    7.30. 
Hull  —Union.     Templars'  Hall,  Posternjate.     7.30. 
Kinqston-dpon-Hull.— Kmgston-upon.Hull.      G.T.  Hall,  St. 

"  "  7.30. 

Wintoun-st.  Sch.-rm.  (off  Nortb-st.) 
Lkiohstbr  —Emanuel.     Friar-lane  Sun  day- school. 
Manchester.— City.  Temp.  Hall, Stanley-et.,Port.8t., Piccadilly 
Portsmouth.— Templars'  AJliance.    Soh.-rm.,Victoria-3t..     7..S0 
BAM30ATE.— Sung  Harboiir,      Sailors'  Bethel,  Leopold-st.     7.30. 
Sheffield.— Pennineton  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
Spalding.— Hand  in  Hand.     Tomperanre  Hall.    8.ir>. 
Stonehouse  (Plymouth).— Mt.  Edccumbe.  Sailors'  Walcorae. 
Windsor.— Royal  Windsor.  Templars  Hall,  St.  Leonard's-road. 

FBroA7. 
Blackpool. — Gleam  «f  Hope.    Ablngilon-streot  Hclioolroom. 
BmoHTOK.— Advance  Guard.  Lewes  Rd.,  Cnugl.  Schl.  Rm.,  fl.lfl 
BristOI.- Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-etreet.  7.45. 
Daknall.- Hopeof  Darnall.     Con/i-egatioual  School.     7.30. 
F01.KKSTOKK. — Safecuard  of  PolkoRtone.  ConpTetrational  School. 
Guildford.- Guildford.    Ward-street  Hall.    8.15. 
Hull. —  Cnited  Effort    Clnb  Room,  Lower  Union-street    7.90. 
Lowestoft.— Welcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 
Manohkstkb,— Loyal  B.  Whitworth,  117,  Grosvenor-Btroet,  All 

Saints.    7.45. 
NfwMAlden. -Sure  Refuse.  Bap.  Ch,Sch.-rm..Kintrpton-rd. 7.30. 
Oxford.— City  of  Oxford.     Temperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TUKBRiDQE  WELLS —Silent  Dew      Friendly  Societies  Halj. 
WiYMoUTH.— Hope  of  Weymouth.     Temp.  Hall,  Park-st    7.30. 
WiNCiiFSTF.n.- Itohfln  Valley.     St.  Maurice  rfall,  High-street. 
YOEK.— Barbour  of  Friendship.     Lcndal  School-rooni.    7.30, 


PLYMorTH.- Ark  ot  Love.     Hope  Ch.apal  School-r 
ton-street. 

Jbrsey.- 

IRELAND. 
DuBLiiT. — St.  Catherine's.     Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
Month  ViBEO.- Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delas  Piedras     Tues. 
Monte  Vibeo.— Pioneer.    Catte  Gnrtxani,  No.  19.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Carlton.    ludependent  Churoh  Scbool- 
room,  Rathdown-atreet  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.    Monday. 
ADSTRALIA  (SOOTH). 
eraod  Lodce  of  Bontfa    Anstr^Ua   LO.O.T. 
R  W.  G.  Lodge  of  the  World. 
Membets  of  the  Order  emigrating  to  Sonth  Australia  wilt  pleue 
notetheaddreMof  thoO.W.8.— W.  W.  WiQwoodf  LO.G.T.  Office 
Adelaide,  S.A, 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
Alexandria.— Ut  Proaim.    Sailors'  Home,  Marina    Wed.  7. 
RawAL    Pin  deb— Excelsior.         2nd   Royal    Sussex    Regiment. 

School-room,  The  Fort.    Monday,  7.     L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
Oairo.— St.  Andrew's.      Ist  Black  Watch.        Fencing    Room, 

Abbassiyeh  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt.  G  .Bedson. 
ColohestbR, — Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  Sch.,  Camp,  Wed. 
ROYPT. — Lome.     N.W.  Blook,  Ramleh  Barracks. 
H.M.S.  Sttpbrb,  Zante.— Roae  of  the  East.    Tues. 
PORTSKA.— Portsmouth  GarriBon.     Cairo  Restaurant.     Sat.     7. 
Ramlkh  (Egypt).— Branch  of  Etrypt'a  First.  E.  Palace.    Tuea.  7 
Shebrnkss.- Nvl.  Excelsior.     Wood's  Coffee  Ho.,  Mile  Tn.    Fri. 
Malta.— Sbropsfcire  Guiditg  Star    a.,  The  Beet.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 
Newry. — Homeward  Bound,  M  13,     Infant  School.     SIon.7. 
OLD  BROUPTON.— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.O.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
PORTSHA.— Nil  Desperandum.    Cairo  Resturant.    Thursday.    7. 


gigcncies. 


OCI  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 

3i"W  and  HONESTLY  kealised  by  persons  of  kith ks 
SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular-  and  Sample  encloae  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watts,  &  Coiipany,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham.— This  is  genuine. 


OC)  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by  persons  of 
ob/g  either  sex  selling  the  Parker  Umbrella  (regis- 
tered).— For  particulars,  a'ldress  stamped  directed  enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield. 


EMPLOYMENT.  I  Want  1,000  AgentR  to 
Canvass  for  The  Complete  Herbalist.  I  will  give 
such  terms  and  furnish  such  Advertising  Facilities  that 
no  man  need  make  leas  than  £30  per  month,  no  matter 
whether  he  evercanvassed  before  r>rnot.— Address, Fred 
W.  Hale,  61,  Chaudos-street,  Covent  Garden,  Londo 
and  full  particulara  will  be  sent  by  return  post. 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.- 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post  ;  no  can^ 
vassiog. — Full  particuhxrs  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


Presentation.  — On  the  7th  itist.,  at  the  Star  of 
Gwent  Lodge,  Newport,  Mon.,  a  beautiful  steel 
engraving,  "  Worship  of  Bacchus,"  which  was 
very  nicely  framed,  was  presented  to  Bro.  and 
Sister  Ballain  in  recognition  of  their  union,  and 
also  as  a  token  of  the  esteem  in  which  they  are  held 
by  the  membership.  Bro.Harry  Davies,  D.S.J.T., 
made  the  presentation  in  a  few  well-chosen  remarks 
referring  especially  to  the  consistent  and  faithful 
career  of  Bro.  Ballam  during  the  several  years  of 
hi3  connection  with  the  Lodge.  Short  addresses 
were  also  delivered  by  Bro.  E.  W".  Comley,  W.D. 
Sec.  ;  Bro,  C.  A.  Wallis,  D.M.  and  others. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  COllRESPONDENTS. 

Correspondenw  are  fiquested  to  notice  the  following  iu' 
struetiona  in  f  orWardiag  itenip  of  dovta  :  — 

No  notice  will  be  taken  ofcommunications  unless  accompanied 
by  the  name  of  the  sender.  , 

As  our  space  is  limited  we  cr.n  only  insert  a /ew?tn«*ja  "" 
ferencc  to  any  meet^g,  and  are  compellad  the^l^re  to^ 


T.W.F.— We  are  making  inquiries. 
C.W.— Will  ineert  as  boou  as  p^-saible. 


Enfield.— On  Sunday,  April  11,  a  woylt's  Tem- 
perance mission  for  juveniles  was  inaugurated  by 
addresses  being  delivered  in  every  Sunday-school 
in  the  place. 

High  Licence  in  Amkkica. — It  is  aaid  that 
over  40  liquor  saloons  in  New  Havea,  Connecticut, 
have  recently  been  closed,  as  the  licences  have 
been  raised  from  50dol.  to  200dol,,  and  the  Tem- 
perance or^'auisations  are  vit^orous. 

To  Cyclists.— Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  flesh  forming  qualities,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  CadbuFy^a  Cocoft»  providing  an 
exhilarating  beverage — ccMnfovting  and  mstaiDing  for 
long  or  short  trips, — [Adtt.] 

Importance  of  Washing  at  Home.— Tfcia  can  be  don* 
with  easH  and  econnmy  and  the  clothes  made  heautifuTiy 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-wliite,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoidmg  all  risk  of  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbmg,  brushing,  or  ^-training  is  unnecessary. 
No  rottmg  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used.  The  Dirt  slip*  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards.— [Advt.1 


PATl&OiWISED 


BY    ROYALTY, 

OH       SILK 
U  UMBRELLAS. 

Zs.    6d.    each. 

Direct  from  the  Manofactnrer. 
Ladies'  or  Gents'  Plain  or  Twill 
Silk,  Parker's  hollow  ribbed 
fraines,  beautifully  carved  and 
motmted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Post 
free,  23.  9d.  (or  36  stamps), 
15,000  sold  in  twelve  months. 
List  and  testimonials  free.  Be-coverlng,  &c.,  neatl*  done. 
Address  J.  B.  PARKER,  Umbrella  Works,  BROOM  CLOSE, 
SHEFFIELD 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  I     BOTANIC    BEER  ! 


Alcoholic  Di-iaks  can  only  be  obtained  by  usii^ 


Composed  of  Yarrow,  Dandelion,  Comfrey  &  Horehound 


HERB    OR    BOJANIO    BEER. 

Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  which  pass  under  almilar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  givea  to  the  Bevcraji:«j 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginge         '      "  "" 


, , ^__  .  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 

Ale.  It  is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  invigorating  ;  It  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Non-Abstainer,  and  is  thoroughly  aooeptable  to  the  publto 
taste,  and  its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  as  a  mild  aud  generous 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  n&turiU  functions,  and  promote  the 
general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d., 
and  Manufacturers, 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  MASON.  Manulaoturlng 
Ohemlats,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  OhemiEts.  Be  sura  you  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enoueh  to  make  Four  Gallons,  sent 
carriage  paid  to  any  addre«  for  B  stamps.    AGENTS  WAJJliBD. 


ALL  who  require  a  Truss  would  do  well  to  try 
one  of  Sawyer's  Norwich  Trusses.  They  have 
been  supplied  to  the  leading  surgeons  througliout  the 
Kingdom;  used  by  the  Norwich  and  CambridgeHospitals. 
The  galling  and  danger  of  the  old-fashioned  spring  is 
avoided.  The  comfort  and  security  they  afford  recom- 
mend them  to  all  classes,  their  prica  and  durabiUty 
to  the  working  man.  An  illustrated  description  sent 
for  one  stamp.— Sawyeb  AND  Go.,  1,  West  Parade, 
Norwich, 


Apwt  19,  1886. 


tTHE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCmVORD, 

SISTER  E.  PULL,  Regalia  Mannfactor^ 

59,  FALCON  RD.,  OLAPHAM  JUNCTION. 

HA3  A  SIECUL  ASSOEIMEXI  OF 

Templar  Stationery,  CeHificaU.%  <Cc. 


255 


REGALIA, 
SCARVES, 


WARSEB'S  «AHB  CURE 

made  from  a  nimnl»    i...»i».i  »— .  -*  .      "-"^^ 


I  umi^ll  (or  all    aiBeases  that 


I  simple   Iropjoal  leaf  of 


o(  tho  body  ;  for  lon>]VfliverT"hcad 
—   grravel,   and  all   difflculi; 


-•he,  1 


tbe 


of  the  kidney 


..^...i  ^  t7  -".'""■y  TSane.     For  ~Femaie"Si„a,e,  it  ha^  "i,^ 
£"S'e  b",r'iS  XX°S?S  'IS*'''? ''i-'i.»""°eVc^ 


la  the  best  B/oo,!  P.„  „„r.    it  is 
,'&;;'. fSItLBRIOHT'S  DISEASE. 

-  tramtr;  S«/c  Diaheit,  Cure,  416  per  Bottle.) 


c 


c 


chemiW  does  not°keep  "fmrwUl  not",;,  w",^*  pJ"""' 


OCKLK'S   ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 

THa 

81PR3T 

FAMILY 

ilBDIOINK. 

In  Boies  at  la.  Ijd..  it.  9.1..  <,.  a,'.,  and  Ha. 

OOKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 

OLDrsT 

PATKNT 

MEDICINE. 

InPoiesftt  l3.ljd.2a.9d..  4a.  6d.,  and  II3. 


BANNERS 


MEDALS 


SEUCTF30M 


Geand  Lonc.-j  Re  ,  ai  i ."  c,,  10  C,  li '-  21/-  to  — 
PukpleVehet  „  5-,7-,10/C,15/-,  21/'-,  to— 
DLSTRicr  Lodge      „        6/6,   7/C,   10/G,   15/-,   21/- 

TT,™  AND 

KVEEY     OtHEB     DEgCMPTlOK     Af     ShOHT     NoTICB. 

7.°f<^*"i'i^'-  *°!.-  50'- CO''-  "«'  «<=t.  Members',  Ss. 
7^.,  lOe.,  12a.,  per   doj.      BIcie  dittu,    12.,   10,  ,  1&,.    2O3 

tttoJ^rpTLtir  '='■■  ^•'=-  '"■■  "'■•  p-  -i- 

'  aad^A^^e":  Xf '''  '*  ''""■^"°«''  '  ^°"  °""-'°''' 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
Officer  ,  lOs.   15s.,  20a.,  S^b.  per  set.    Members'  white, 
.53.,  OS,,  6..  per  doz. 

Goods  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
il  Required. 

Post  Office  Orders  Payable  Falcon-road,  Lond  on,  S.W 


Reg-alia!  Regalia  I  Regalia! 

M-lKPyACrCEED  AT  THE 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmimd  St.,  Birmmgham. 

BEST  MATEKIAI.     BEST  SHAPE.     E33ST  MASE. 


DetaUed  Catalogne  free  on  application. 


Temperance  Hotels. 

Three Line.,21,.  pe-  a  ,  -m.   lOs.ed.per  line  bovcnd. 


WO     EsTiBLIsaMEBi,    the    onlj    one    on     atriot    T„„,nfr.^^^ 
principles.     i^o<««„'.*Ji,«^.  Ve'nle?"    ^',7^   o«rKng 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Regalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/C 

{without  fringe).  ' 

Silk  Velvet,  fuUy  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  frinae 
tiiascls,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Loifse 
Bilk-woven  seal,  price  10/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  307-. 
uid  36/-.  ' 


QOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


'ONLY 

PBBPAttATlON 

n-iCEB   nSroBB  TUB   PD«tIO. 


QOCKLE'S   AN¥liriLT0U3   PILLS 


aTthI,°     °'""'»rtjtl«     ~;comnodation.     KtroaiBtTby 
9.L  hiecntiTe.  Olo.eto  Kurton.  St.Pancruind  Kin^iOroi.  R°, 


LONDOr»-Ti>Am»il-»  TjiMpBitAao.  Uoiil.  7  8  and  9 
Bridge  .i.t.p-«)uare.  Barbican,  Oitj,  E.O.,  near  Alder Jgate-tree' 
Metropobtan  aallwa.  Station.      Most  central  for  businMs   oi 

Beds  from  li.  8d.  per  night.     Plain  break(i.«  or  tea.  U     No 
oharge  for  attendance     B.t.hli.h6|ll«»^See  «l.t.  on  8th%Me 

B»^„^  Established  IbSl 

IRKBECK   B.INK.-Southarapton  Buildings 
™..™  Chancery  Lane.  ' 

THKEB   per    OEXT.  LVTERE3T    aUowed   on    DEPOSITS 


Jk  CURE   FOR   AL), 


fittllOTOdlNTMINfi 


^Mieutd  of  thla  BEHEDT,  Every  Has  ma;  b. 
41»  own  Doctor  It  may  he  rubbed  into  tin 
tyitem,  lo  a>  to  reach  any  interna)  Complauit 
ij  these  moaLS,  i(  cures  Sores  or  Ulcers  ia  th; 
IHBOAT,  8T0M4CH,  IIVEE,  SPIHE,  at  sthv, 
PuU.  It  11  an  infalUble  remedy  fer  BAD  LZOS 
BAD  BKEASIS,  Contracted  or  Stiff  Joint,,  GODT, 
BHEPKATISM    and  all  kind,    if  Slria   Disenso 

—fQK  THE  BLOOD  IS  THE  LlFEv' 


..r „r,  "i"  ?i'^'^:  'interest  on  ctorent  accounts  1 

calcuUted  on  the  minimum  monthly  balances,  when  not  dra»      ' 

.  _  imdertakes  tor  Its  castomers,  free  of  charire  the 
onslody  of  DeeiU  Writings,  and  other  Securities  ami  Valuables 
it  "^.'If '""■  "'  «'^'»  °'  ««!>■''««,  Dividends  and  Coupons  ;au<i 
L^ette^s^cS^ditrnd^cSrcnrar  SS'isS"'''  ""^  '^"^''- 
Ire^e^-naZSI'  AUIANACK,  with  fuU  particulars,  po. 
FRANCIS  RAVEKSCROFT,  Manage 


:€ia^KlS^ 


The  Birkbeck  Building  Society's  Annual  Receipts 

H„,„  exceed  Five  Milliona  <'>.oii>i.= 

OW  TO  PUKCHAHE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
.nd  «'",^,'5AS  PER  .MONTH,  with  ImincJIate  Possts^ion 
B^IlLMNGSOCITrV^'!f'^''M'"'°?''^"'  *«  BHU^BKis 
lane  SOCIErT,   29,    beuthampton-buildiugs.  Chancery. 

H'OWTO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  SHILLINGS  PER  MONTH,  wUhimmedkS 
."St^'^''  ""."f  '"  liuil'UDB  or  Gardening  purposes  Innlv 
Mibore  "  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD   LAND  SOOILTY 

appSEoi'^''^'^^    ALMANACK,  with  ftUl  particulars,  on 


FRANCIS  BAVEN3CR0FT.  Manage 


WORLD-FAMED 


:  —nr  «»„.«  ..■•  """"i™  '^'>  ■"•>",-  "?»-  "^  impnTities  from  what 
HVH„ .  Tti  J  li'  for  Scrofula,  Soarvy,  Soros  of  all  kinda 
Bfan  and  Blood  Diseases,  its  offsets  are  marveUons.  Thousand,  of 
-Mrtamonial,  from  all  parts.      In  bottle,.  2s.  9d.  each,  and  in  cans 

I  5f.  ^T*  ^  '"'tS,'"'''  "'•  <*"''•  "'  »"  Chemists.  Sent  to  any 
lddr«.  for  83  or  13J  stiunps  by  the  Proprietors.  Tki  LliooM 
LTO    MiotABo   OODKTIES-  Dsco  OokpaVi,   LiMOliT 


BALLOONS!     BALLOONSm 

Sideudid  fl-ures  of  '  * 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY 
Fifteen  Ft^et  Hitfh.  ' 

A  LSU  Life-size  Elephants,  Qxen,  Don- 
-ir»-  keys,  Zebras.  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tcs<iue  Glgtintic  Men  and  Women,  which  Oy 
from  ten  lo  twenty  miles,  and  ctcite  roais  of 
liiuglrter  when  seen  captring  In  the  air  with 


I  he    agility    of  life; 
flKUre  of  John  Barleyo 


hiyh 


— T  droll 

1  his  barrel  12(t. 
iKh. 

F'ull  particulais  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
■    1-    .■       .     T.J^"'"'  '''emperance  and  Oala  Committees   on 
rrrB'So'r°d,\^i;k's^"-^""""''^-^'  ^'  ««^«"-'-''    '.''t" 
N.B_A  Grand   Ordinary  loft.   Balloon  will  be  sent  to  aiv 
address  for  14  stamps.    Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamfia- 


nORNS  AND  BUNluNS.-A  gentleman,  many 
vy  years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afiford 
to  others  the  in  ormation  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  m  a  short  period,  without  pam  oriucon 
venience.  1  orward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  O. 
I  J.  Potte,Esq.,  Ware  Herts.  This  is  do  qoack  imposture 


Third    Degree    (Purple)    Eegalia. 

"^^Ir  I^egree  Members'  Regalia,  purple 
gold  braul,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 

^f?  Degree  Personal  RogaUa,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6: 
™o  ■ruige  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  IB/-, 

Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fuUy 

trimmed  with  l.jce,   fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
X    ini  ='^''V°^.,G-L.  members)   19/G,  22/-,  25/-, 
^o/D,_  su/-,  and  do/-.  ^ 

^l"°*  .Lodge  Officers'  Regalia,  purple 
mermo  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gMlt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  14,  £2  10s  ■ 
tuUy  tnmmotl,  best  merino,  sUver-woven  letters! 
ett  ;.'  i"""''?  ^'"^.y"'™,*  Fitli  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette  wule  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk-woven  letters, 
s.lk-lmcd,  rosettes,  and  Sin.  tassels,  £9  Qs. 

m.t?„o  ^^i"*^^",  Members'   Regalia,  purple 

mermo  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen'  (olain) ; 
p.L.  i«embcrs'  Pei^onal  RegaliA,  in  purple  vefveteea 

T\^     ^  "n  ™''  P^'P'"  ■"■"''  ='=*'■''='  '=""'"■.  same  prica 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia 

T J?*  (Scarlet)  CoUarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third   Degree  Kcgalia  to  indicate   District   Lodi-e 
memberships^  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  .5/6 
JJeputies.JJegalia,  purple  velvet,   lo/G    15/5    to 
any  price.  '  '       i  >      ^i^r   lo 

Reveraibla  Second  &  Third  Degree  Resalia 

briid°'2l/.^^r  dozen"'  """^  """"'  "'^"  ^'^  ^oia 
Personal  Regalia  JBoxes,  wood,  leather  tovered 
and  velvet  Immg,  5/6  and  7/C;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/..  "  ' 


256 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Apbil  I'J,  1886. 


IN  EXPERIENCE  Of  FITTY  TEAKS  HAS  PROVED  THAT 


ORIENTAL 
PILLS 


haTC  ncTcr  failed  lo  CURE,  or  GIVE  RELIEF,  In  all  Disease  of 
tie  Stomach  and  Cheat,  inclU'liiig  Piilraonarj-  Consumption, 
Aathma,  Nervoufl  Debility,  Femalo  Complaints,  ifcc,  Ac. 

The  PILLS  cre  sold  In  Boxes  at  iB.  lid.  and  43.  64.  each  ;  kha 
ELLXIll  In  Bottles  at  4s.  6d.  and  lis.  eacli,  by  all  Chemlflta  and 
Pat<int  Medicine  VendorB  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Dr 
B>OKB,  Scurborough.  Around  each  llox  aJid  Bottle  are  wr  " 
OirecliouB  lur  the  guldaucd  of  ralleobt  in  oM  Diseases. 


Tapped 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGHELIXIR 


DR.    EOOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

CImnlatlon  FOUR  MILLIONS-l"  rages. 
Everybody  fhonld  read  it ;  aa  a  n.>n'1y  O^tid*  to  DonieitU 
— __. .._!,._      Q — 1    /^_  ., „     [K^st  free  Irom  Dr 


Is  Bpecially  receramended  by  Mveral  eminent  Physiciam 
and  by  DR.  EOOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti- 
Xiancet." 

It  ha«  been  oaed  with  the  most  nipial  auccees  lolt 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  Consumption,  Coughs,  InQucnza, 
Consumptive  Niglit  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortneal 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4s.  6d.,  and  Us.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chem-sts,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M. 
CROSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


SILVER  MEOAl  INTERNATIOHAI  EXHIBITION  I 
(Alexandra  Palace),  London,  1885. 

BECKETT'S 
WINTERINE. 

(Registered). 
The    [test    Kon-AlcohoUc  Substitute   /or 
Brand;/.     Inmluable  for   Pains   in  the 
StOTTiach.  A  n  excellent  Preventative  toCold. 

Can  be  used  with  either  hot,  cold,  or 
aerated  water. 

"It  cannot  fail  to  recommend  itself, 
hoth  to  the  medical  profession  and  the 
public  generally,  after  a  single  trial."— 
0.  HATUAWAY,  Esq.,  M.D.,Eath. 

"Beckett's  Winterine  is  a  capital  drink, 
possessing  an  agreeable  aromatic  f  raErauce 
and  a  delicate  flaTour  that  will  gain  uni- 
versal favour. ' —  Orocers'  Journal. 
Pints  Is.  9d.  (sufndent  for  20  tumblers) 
Uaif-Pints  Is. 

i^"  Should  there  be  any  difllculty  in 
procuring  the  above,  write  to  tlio  Manu- 
facturer, W.  BECKETT,  HkYWOod, 
MANcnBSTER,  flho  Will  8end  Two  Pinta 
and  upwards  to  any  address,  carriage 
paid,  on  receipt  of  P.0.0. 
Sold  by  Chemists,  Grocers,  and    Coffee 


GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 


A    FRIENDLY    GIFT    BOOK, 

MOTTOES    AND    MAXIMS. 
An    Extract   for  Every    Day   in    the    Year. 

By  a.  MATSON. 

BOUND    IN    CLOTH;    GILT   LETTERING. 

Fourpence,  Jfost  Free. 

Loudon :  JOHN  KEMPSTER  &  Co.,  3,  Bolt  Coubt, 
Flebi  Strekt,  E.g. 


EFFS  S 

(BKEAKFAST) 

COCOA. 


MADE    WITH    BOILING    WATER 
OR   MILK. 


BASSINETTE     MANUFACTURER 

371,  Oxford  Street,  Manchester ; 
Braach:— 192,  London  Road,  Liverpool 


MR.  T.  ELDERKIN'S 
Carriapres  are  all  made 
ae  well  aa  they  can  be.  No 
bad  work  or  bad  material  ia 
allowed.  Send  for  List  and 
see  opinions  of  Press  and 
TeatimoniaU.  Any  supplied 
on  Elderkin'a  popular  plan 
of  easy  payments  of  lOs. 
down  and  lOs.  per  month,  at 
only  53.  over  cash  price  and 
delivered  free  to  any  town  in 
the  United  Kingdom. 


ACEXTS  WA]NTEH> 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  In  our  land,  to 
push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Makes,  when  mixed  with  Sugar  and  Water  as  directed, 
the  finest  and  most  delicious  drink  for  the  festive  season. 

The  proprietor  will  be  glad  to  hiar  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  for  Uinger 
C.rdial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  free.  Nine  Stamps,  fi-ota 

E.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  LD.,  &c..  &C., 

Manuf.icturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Middleton  in-Teeedale,  Co.  Durham. 
Bro.  Ralne  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  He 
will  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  23.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Ero.  Kalne  seUa  this  Tea  only  In  Bib.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  10s.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  it ;  do  not  buy  If  you  do  not  like  It. 


MUSIC    FOR     EVBRYBOI»Y.         SS    WORTH    OF    MUSIC    FOR    Ss.     Od. 

H»  tJ  a  »»^     '  "  '"  Send  stamp  at  once  for  list  and  full  particulars,  to  C.  11.  0RA1I.\M.  MAIBSIOSE. 


EVEKY    GOOD   TEliPLAR,  EVEllY  SUPEPaNTESDENT,  EVERY  EARNEST  ABSTAINER    SHOl'lD  READ 

17  VolinMi  alreail;/  imWihedJre! /or  U.  r,d.,  Cloll:  -'s.  Gd.  eath. 


leECi^rsxi 


DO    NOT    LET   YOUR    CHILD    DIE  I 

Fenuinga'   Children's  Powders  Prevent  Convulsions, 
AKE  COOLING  AM)  SOOTHING. 


COUGHS,  COIDS,  BK0NCHITI3. 


t5  .ennmg.  ..uaren  s  .o„.... ....... .„„.„...™..  SpENNINCS' LUNCH  EALE  RS, 

2  AKE  COOLING  AND  SOOTHING.  [- ■•-""■""  "      ••••"«     •••.nui.liw, 

5  ..„_.        ^...,  ,.nwtttn.         i-nilinrnn  W             THE  BEST  REMEDY  TO  CTTSEAIX 

PFENNINGS'    CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ^coughs, colds. asthmas, &c 

H  For  ChUdren  Cttttteg  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulsions.  H 

P  (Do  not  contain  Calomel,  Opium.  Msrphla,  or  anytlung  injurious  to  M 

Z-*  ^                                          a  tender  babe.)                                      ,    .  9 


Sold  in  I 
tions.  ^ei 
AlvkEP  Fk 


,  Cowes,  I.W. 


Is,    Sold  In  Stamped  Boxes,  at  Is.  lid.  and  2b.  9d.  (great  saying)  with  <'ill  g      The  lareest  size  Boxei,  !s.  9d,  (35  stamps,  post  tree) 

>^   dlv-lions.     sent   post   free   lor   15   stamps      Direct   to   Al.Br.SD  h  „„(,,,„  u,  ■  -^    ...''''... 

to  FENinsos,  West  Cowes,  I.  W.  3 

<)        1ea<l  FESNINGS'  EVERY  5IOT11ERS  BOOK,  whieh  contains  q 

<a    valuable  hints  ol  ieeoing,  Teething,  Weanmg,  Sleeping,  4c.    Aak  . 
your  chemist  lor  a  Frse  copy. 

FBNNINGS'  E  TERY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sent  post  free  on  application  by  letter  or 
post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fennlngs,  "West  Oo'Wes,  L'W. 


times  the  quantity  of  the  small  boxea 
Read    FENN1NG3'    EVERYBODY'S     DOCTOa 
Sent  post  tree,  13  stamps.    Direct  A.  FKZlNINaa, 
West  Cowcs.  I.W. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  21-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  Ta 

LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 
LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LtWIO  d  ask  yon  to  send  them  St. 
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FOUND    DEAD    IN    THE    SNOW.* 

A  Real  Incident. 

Daring  the  great  and  terrible  snowstorm  of  January 
18,  1881,  which  left  its  mark  on  so  many  p^ges  of 
domestio  history.no  less  thao  30  persons  lost  their  lires 
on  the  far-famed  WilMhire  Downs ;  bat  perhaps  no 
case  was  more  paiafol  than  the  one  upon  which  the 
following'  narrative  is  based. 

Sarroanded  as  mast  necessarily  have  been  each  in- 
•tanoe  with  many  »d  and  harrowing  circamstance?, 
the  case  we  are  aboat  to  to  dwell  upon  outshines  them 
all,  for  not  only  had  the  widow  to  mourn  the  loss 
of  her  husband,  and  the  children  their  father, 
bat  there  was  also  the  sad  fact  that  bat 
for  the  caraed  drink  he  whom  they  loyed  so 
tenderly, and  who  loverl  them  ia  return,  might  still 
have  been  alive  to  care  for  and  protect  them.  When 
will  the  time  come  when  men  will  learn  that  their 
drinking  habits  are  not  only  dangerous  to  themselves, 
but  also  drag  down  those  who  are  near  and  dear  to 
them  ?  But  let  ua  tell  our  story  in  its  "round  unvar- 
nished "  simplicity,  and  the  moral  will  reveal  itself. 

Chapter  I. 

"  Yoa  won't  be  late  to-night,  Joe,"  said  Mary  Sei- 
man,  as  her  hasband  hastily  swallowed  the  frugal 
breakfast  provided  for  him. 

*'  No,  lass  ;  I  reokoa  we  shall  be  back  about  five.  I 
mustn't  be  late,  for  I've  got  my  flock  o'  ewes  to  see  to, 
when  I  gets  back.  Master  said  I  were  to  go  wi'  Bill 
to-day,  for  the  roads  'all  sure  to  go  heavy  with  this 
here  snow  as  is  cotuin'  on  ;  so  I've  got  to  help  unload 
ftnd  we  shall  start  o£F  back  as  soon  as  ever  we  can. 
Dwoan't  be  afeard,  lass,  I  shall  be  all  right." 

And.  with  a  few  cheery  words,  Joe  started  off  to 
the  farm-yard  where  he  found  the  carter  ready  with 
a  grand  team  of  foor  oart  horses,  and  a  heavy  load 
of  corn  behind  them,  waiting  to  start  for  the  market 
town  of  Devizes.  Now  there  were  two  ways  of 
getting  to  Devizes  ;  one  by  a  circoitous  turnpike  road^ 
ftod  one  by  a  more  direct  route  across  the  Down<i,whicb 
latter  made  a  difference  of  some  two  or  three  miles. 
Thia  was  generally  chosen  by  pedestrians,  but  was  not 
available  for  heavy  vehicular  traf&c.  On  the  morning 
when  oar  atory  opens,  the  heavens  were  overspread 
with  thick  leaden-colonred  clouds,  and  snow  had  been 
falling  for  some  hoars  with  a  steady  persistence  that 
boded  a  heavy  storm.  It  was.  indeed,  partly  in  conse- 
quence of  this  that  the  load  of  cora  was  got  ready  that 
morning,  field  work  being  impossible  ;  and  as  it 
WM  hardly  advisable  that  men  and  hotses  should 
remain  idle  for  a  whole  day,  the  farmer  thought 
it  best  to  despatch  aome  corn  to  the  atores  at  Devizea, 
in  readiness  for  the  market.  It  was  no  part  of  Joe's 
regular  work  to  accompany  thia  load.  He  was  a 
■hepherd,  bat  the  flock  was  safely  folded  on  the 
Downi,  and  as  he  bad  nothing  partiaular  to  do  that 
day,  his  master  said  he  might  as  well  go  and  lend  Bill 
ft  hand.  Joe  was  by  no  means  disinclined  for  a 
journey  of  this  sort ;  there  was  the  chance  of  seeing 
something  fresh— and,  if  the  truth  mast  be  told, 
there  was  also  a  ohance  of  his  having  a  drop  of  the 
celebrated  Devizes  ale.  For  Joe,  thongh  In 
the  main  a  good-hearted  fellow,  as  the  saying  goes, 


*  British  Temperance  League's  "  New  Year's  Tract.' 
May  be  had  from  29,  UnioD-street,  Sheffield.  Price  la.  6d 
f«r  100,  poik  free.  I 


was  rather  fond  of  his  glass.  True,  he  did  not  get 
very  much  chance  to  indulge  his  appetite,  for  he  had 
a  wife  and  seven  children  dependent  upon  him.  There 
were  certain  occasions  in  the  year— as  fur  instance 
lambing  time,  club  feast,  harvest  home,  a  wedding,  or 
a  journey  to  Devizes^when  there  were  plenty  to 
treat,  or  an  extra  shilling  or  two  to  spend.  We  have 
said  there  were  seven  children  ;  so  there  were,  the 
eldest  just  oldtenoughto  be  earning  a  shilling  or 
two  a  week,  but  the  remainder  were  helpless.  At 
this  time,  too.  Mary  was,  to  use  the  homely 
words  of  Scripture, '*  great  with  child  "  ;  and  it  was 
this,  perhaps,  which  caused  her  to  be  a  little  more  than 
uaaally  anxious  about  her  husband's  journey  in  the 
anowHtorm,  and  accounted  ^for  her  anxiety  that  he 
should  not  be  late  in  coming  home.  A  neighbour 
looked  in  once  or  twice  during  the  d^y,  and  with  that 
rough  sympathy  so  characteristic  of  our  rural  popula- 
tion, tried  to  cheer  her  up,  and  to  while  away  the  long 
tedious  hours.  Still  the  snow  came  noiselessly  down, 
and  as  the  large  flakes  piled  one  on  another,  the  earth 
was  covered  with  a  deep  white  spotless  mantle. 

Five  o'clock  came  ;  so  did  six,  but  still  there  was  no 
sign  of  the  returning  waggon.  The  children  got  too 
tired  at  length  to  wait  up  any  longer,  and  all  except 
the  eldest  boy  were  sent  to  bed.  A  dull  uneasy  Reeling 
prevailed  in  the  house,  and,  try  how  she  could,  Mary 
Selman  could  not  be  at  rest.  First  of  all  she  would 
try  to  persuade  herself  that  Joe  would  remain  in  the 
town  for  the  night.  Then  she  thought  of  the  flock, 
and  that  hope  died  away,  till  at  length  she  sat  down 
almost  ovtrpowered  by  her  conflicting  feelings.  She 
was  aroused  by  a  kindly  neighbour  looking  in  to  see  if 
Joe  was  got  home  yet. 

Chapter  II. 
Well  !  this  is  a  storm,  and  no  mistake.  I  think 
we  had  better  get  rid  of  our  load  as  quick  as  possible, 
and  see  about  starting  for  home,"  said  Bill,  as  at 
length  they  palled  up  their  smoking  team  in  front  of 
the  Royal  Oak.  "  I  dwoau't  half  like  the  look  of 
this." 

"  Oh  !  we  shall  be  all  right 
the  answer.  "  I've  a  bin  out  i 
afore.  Let's  go  and  have  a  dri 
That  'ul  warm  as  np  a  bit." 

So  the  pair,  after  seeing  the  horses  comfortably 
housed,  and  in  a  fair  way  of  doing  well,  betook  them- 
selves to  the  kitchen,  and  under  the  influence  of  the 
cheery  fire,  and  a  good  aubstantial  meal,  seemed  to 
forget  the  outside  world  for  a  time.  Bat  Bill  was 
anxious  to  be  on  the  move,  and  presently  succeeded  in 
getting  Joe  oat  of  his  cosy  corner ;  and  having 
unloaded  the  waggon,  and  put  the  horses  to,  every- 
thing was  ready  for  the  return  journey. 

"  I  tell  thee  what,  Bill,  I've  got  my  ewes  to  see  to 
when  I  gets  home,  so  I'll  go  across  the  Downa,  Thee 
1  round  the  road  with  the  team,  and  I  shall  be 
home  first.'' 

No,  no,  man.  Thee  must  be  crazy  to  go  across  the 
Downs  in  this  weather,  I  wouldn't  go  for  a  hundred 
golden  sovereigns." 

"  Nor  me,  either,''  chimed  ia  the  landlord.  *'Both  of 
you  had  better  stop  here  all  night," 

"Why,  what's  the  matter  with  ye  all,  to-day?  Ye 
all  aeema  to  aing  to  the  same  tune.  Anybody  'ud 
think  you'd  never  seed  a  8now*atorm  before.    You  do 


mough  presently,"  was 
1  as  bad  weather  as  this 
in  o'  summat  to  drink. 


ssem  afeard  or  a  bit  o'  snow.    I  bean't,  and  I  shall  go 

across  the  Downs." 

"  Well,  thee  alias  wast  a  main  stubborn  chap,  and  I 
s'pose  thee  must  have  thee  way,  1  wouldn't  go, 
that's  atl." 

"  Come  and  have  a  drop  to  keep  the  cold  out  before 
you  do  start,  then,"  invited  the  landlord,  in  miatakea 
kindness  ;  and  Joe,  nothing  loth,  went  accordingly, 
and  added  two  or  three  others  to  the  potations  he  had 
already  imbibed. 

After  another  ineffectual  attempt  to  induce  his 
companion  to  accompany  him.  Bill  started  with  the 
team,  and  Joe  went  off  in  the  opposite  direction,  np 
throngh  the  deserted  streets  of  the  town  to  the  road 
leading  to  the  Downs  over  which  he  had  to  pass,  Even 
here  the  struggle  was  terrible,  and  by  the  time  he  had 
reached  the  last  pnbUc-house  he  would  have  to  pass  on 
his  way,  he  decided  that  he  mast  have  "another 
drop."  And  so  he  did  ,■  and  after  a  short  rest  he  got 
up,  and  resumed  his  journey.  Leaving  the  town 
behind,  and  setting  out  on  to  the  high  road,  he  met 
for  the  first  time  the  full  fury  of  the  storm.  He  was 
not  altogether  unaccustomed  to  this,  and  fought  his 
way  bravely  along,  pausing  for  a  minute  now  and 
again  to  let  it  break  before  renewing  the  struggle. 

"  That's  a  man  getting  along  up  the  road  to  the 
Downs,  isn't  it?"  asked  a  botcher  of  hia  companion 
aa  they  were  hastily  returning  to  the  town,  "And 
as  sure  as  I'm  alive,  he's  drunk  1" 

'•  I  wouldn't  %o  that  way  for  a  trifle  to-night,"  waa 
the  response.     "  Let's  offer  him  a  lift  back  to  town." 

But  the  hospitable  offer  waa  either  unheard  or  re. 
fused,  and  the  butehera,  anxious  for  their  own  safety, 
hurried  back  home,  one  of  them  remarking,  "You 
mark  my  words,  we  shall  hear  more  of  thia  pre- 
sently." 

Still  on  and  on  went  the  weary  pedestrian,  and 
down  came  the  fleecy  snow  ;  the  wind  howled  as  if  in 
derision  at  man's  feeble  efforts  against  the  powers  of 
nature — and  Joe  Selman  waa  alone  on  the  dreary 
roal. 

Chapter  III. 

"  Tom,  pub  on  your  cap,  and  run  over  to  see  if  the 
waggon  is  got  back  yet.  I  feel  dreadfully  nervous  to- 
night," said  Mrs.  Selman  to  her  eldest  boy,  about 
seven  o'clock  on  the  same  evening. 

Ia  a  few  minntea  Tom  came  running  breathlessly 
back,  followed  by  Bill,  who  expressed  the  utmost 
astonishment  that  Joe  hadn't  got  home  yet. 

"  Why,  missus,  I  thought  he'd  a  bin  here 
hours  ago.  He  started  off  to  walk  across  the  Downs, 
and  I  came  on  the  roadway  with  the  team.  I  Ad-r* 
had  a  time  on't,  and  no  mistake.  Soon  after  I'd  a  got 
about  half  way  I  very  near  got  lost,  and  I  thought 
the  best  thing  I  could  do  was  to  hitch  the  hosaes  oat 
and  give  'em  their  own  chance  of  getting  home.  One 
pair  be  got  here  all  right,  but  t'others  be  loat  ;  and 
master  and  I  and  some  of  the  men  be  going  out  to  try 
and  find  'em.  We'll  go  up  to  the  fold  and  see  if  Joe's 
there.  He  said  he  were  going  to  see  to  his  flock  as  he 
come  back," 

"Then,  God  help  me,  he  is  lost  I  "  was  the  agonise 
cry  of  the  poor  creature,  as  she  fell  to  the  ground. 

"  Here  some  of  you  women,  look  to  Joe  Selman's 
wife,  will  ye  ?"  said  Bill,  as  he  ran  off  to  help  in  the 
searebi 


258 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


Aprii,  2G,  1886. 


"Poor  Boul,  and  she  so  near  her  time,  too,'' ?aid 
one  o£  the  kindly  neighbonrs,  as  she  proceeded  to  do 
what  was  necessary  to  help  the  unfortunate  womnn. 
"  I'll  stay  along  w;'yi  her  to-night,  and  belike,  in  the 
raorning,  her  man  «^.l  find  his  way  home," 

Two  days  afterwards  a  neighbour  looked  into  the 
desolate  cottage.  No  tidings  had  yet  found  its  way 
thither  of  the  lost  shepherd.  There  was  a  look  on  the 
face  of  the  new  comer,  however,  that  betokened  news 
of  some  sort,  and  Mary  eagerly  came  forward,  say- 
ing, "Oh,  what  is  it?  I  am  sure  you  have  some 
tidings  of  .Toe." 

"I  am  sorry  to  say  I  have  no  ^('('(2  news,  my  poor 
woman,"  was  the  gentle  answer. 

■ '  Bnt,  what  is  it,  tell  me  please.  Has  my  man  been 
found  ?  " 

"  God  help  thee  in  thy  trouble,  thy  man  has  been 
fonnd  1  "  was  the  solemn  reply,  and  there  was  some- 
thing in  the  speaker's  manner  that  told  all. 

Yes,  Joe  Selman  liail  been  found  I  Buthow  ?  Search 
parties  had  been  organised  both  in  the  village  and  in 
the  town — for  ill  news  flies  apace— and  every  inch  of 
the  road  examined,  bat  withont  success.  The  missing 
horses,  had,  indeed,  been  found,  and  liberated,  none 
the  worse  for  their  exposure  ;  but  no  trace  could  be 
found  of  the  lost  shepherd,  and  it  was  feared  that  his 
body  could  not  be  found  until  a  thaw  set  in.  But  a 
party  working  from  the  town  end  went  out  again, 
and  at  length,  not  a  mile  from  where  he  had  been 
last  seen  alive,  a  halt  was  made. 

"We  needn't  look  any  further,  mates,"  said  one  of 
the  searchers  to  his  companions.  "  Here's  a  bad  job 
here." 

The  party  all  closed  up  around,  and  a  shudder 
passed  through  all  as  one  stepped  forward  and  turned 
over  the  inanimate  mass  before  them.  Yes,  this  was 
Joe  Selman,  f(in-m?  rtvVA  ihnr  inrhe.i  of  siimi!  I  lie 
had  died  where  he  had  fallen— not  because  he  had  got 
into  a  drift,  tnd  so  perished,  but  killed  by  exposure. 
He  had  fought  his  way  thus  far,  and  then.overcomc  by 
fatigue,  had  lain  down  to  that  sleep  from  which  there 
is  no  awaking  until  the  last  great  day. 

We  draw  a  veil  over  the  scene  of  agony  in  that  little 
village  home,  from  whence  in,  the  prime 
of  life  and  vi:;our,  the  head  of  the 
family  had  been  cut  oS.  Nor  is  it  for  ns  to  say  drink 
killed  him.  We  only  know  this— that  he  was  lured 
on  to  his  death  by  a  false  courage  begotten  of  the 
drop  taken  "  to  keep  the  cold  out  "  :  and  we  know 
that  to-day  the  criesof  the  widow  and  fatherless  go  up  to 
the  Throne  of  Grace  from  hondreds  of  such  broken 
hearts.  And  shall  not  you  and  I,  gentle  reader,  be 
nerved  to  stronger  deeds,  and  greater  earnestness  of 
purpose  in  oar  warfare  against  the  foul  demon  who 
still  stalks  through  oui  fair  land,  casting 
ita  withering  blight  on  every  side,  and 
dragging  down  to  perdition  many  and  many  a  soul 
that  might  have  done  God  service  but  for  the  curse  of 
drink?  Let  us  nerve  ourselves  afresh  for  the  struggle, 
and  in  the  year  just  begun  it  maybe  onr  lot  to  be 
instrumental  in  saving  more  than  one  soul  from  the 
grasp  of  the  tempter.  Let  us  use  our  opportunities  as 
they  are  presented  to  us,  and  God  of  His  great  mercy 
will  give  us  the  increase  if  we  "sow  and  faint  not, " 


B.L. 


The  Cleegy  and  the  Brewebs. — Archdeacon 
Denison  is  sorely  grieved  at  some  rather  strong 
language  which  has  been  used  l>y  the  Hon,  and 
Eev.  Canon  Leigh  in  regard  to  the  brewers,  and  he 
feels  bound  to  utter  his  protest  against  it.  Canon 
Leigh,  speaking  at  Birmingham  on  the  brewing 
trade,  said  :  "  Yet  this  trade  was  recognised  and 
honoured  by  the  countiy,  and  the  manufacturers  of 
the  article  obtained  prominent  positions  in  the 
country.  There  were  20  members  of  the  fraternity 
in  the  House  of  Commons,  and  that  morning  he 
found  that  another  had  been  elevated  to  the  House 
of  Lords— elevated  from  the  beeragetothe  peerage. 
They  believed  that  the  trade  was  a  very  selfish 
trade,  and  that  it  was  the  enemy  of  religion.  It 
was  twice  cursed  ;  it  cursed  him  that  gave  and  it 
cursed  him  that  received."  This  strikes  ua  as  being 
very  moderate  language,  considering  the  subject, 
and  we  are  rather  surprised  that  the  Canon,  who  is 
an  ardent  Prohibitionist,  exercised  so  much  self- 
restraint.  But  the  Archdeacon  characterises 
Canon  Leigh's  words  as  violent,  coarse,  unjust,  and 
fanatical  ;  and  he  also  chides  the  Bishop  of  Ely, 
who  presided,  for  not  calling  to  order  the  rev. 
oirender  who  made  tliis  "  gratuitous,  unjust,  and 
slanderous  attack  on  brewers  as  a  class."  One 
might  almost  imagine  that  the  Archdeacon  was  a 
member  of  this  class  himself.  — C/in'si'aii  Common- 
wealth, 

The  Boston  Travellnv  saw  the  largest  invoice  of 
New  England  ruin  ever  shipped  from  the  United 
States.  And,  worse  on  worse,  it  was  bound  for 
Africa— 150,000  gallons.  Enough,  as  Gospel  in  all 
Lands  well  says,  to  make  a  million  men  deadly 
drunk." 

Bbo.  RosBOiTOM  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
Ksd  sing.-lOO,  Pool  Stock,  'Wigan,  Lancas.— [Adti  ] 


How  to  Buy  the  G.  L.  Ofaces.— Bro.  A.  C. 
Townsend,  of  Aston,  Birmingham,  suggests  the 
following  plan  to  realise  the  above  hapjiy  result. 
Says  Bro.  T.  "We  have  7.0,000  members  (adult), 
each  member  contributing  Is.  in  the  course  of  the 
next  sU  months,  which  to  our  poorer  brethren  will 
only  mean  2d.  per  month,  the  sura  is  only  a  mere 
initiation  fee.  The  result  of  such  a  general  call 
would  be  £3,7i50.  I  know  some  may  refuse,  or  not 
got  reached,  or  make  <an  e.icuse,  but  such  gaps 
would  be  more  tli.an  made  up  by  our  richer  brethren 
who  would  gladly  contribute  their  guine.as.  By  the 
editor's  .aid,  by  a  special  circular  from  G.W.C.T. 
to  every  Lodge  showing  the  marvellous  result  of 
la.  only  getting  such  substantial  premises  our  own 
and  that  canker  about  Dr.  and  Cr.  dispelled  from 
G.L.  Session  once  riglitcd  and  started  with  a  nucleus 
on  the  right  side,  good  business  men  should  be  ap- 
pointed to  see  no  screw  goes  loose  again."  In  order 
that  this  plan  may  liave  the  benefit  of  the  full  re- 
sources of  the  Order,  our  correspondent  further 
suggests  "  that  all  collections  for  Home  and  Negro 
Mission  Fund  cease  until  this  vital  matter  is 
cleared." 

The  Middle  Classes  and  Templary.— A 
question  of  great  importance  has  been  opened  up  by 
our  G.W.C.T.  with  regard  to  the  retention  of 
members  of  the  middle  class  of  society  in  our 
Order,  and  extension  in  that  class.  I  much 
admire  the  courage  of  our  leader  in  attacking 
this  difficult,  iind,  in  some  quarters,  most  un- 
popular question,  for  such  a  subject  is  sure  to  be 
misunderstood  by  some  persons,  as  an  attempt  to 
encourage  "  caste,"  and  to  create  class  distinctions 
in  our  cfrder.  We  may  argue  that  all  men  are  equal, 
and  in  some  most  vital  respects  this  is  true  ;  but 
we  do  also  feel,  and  in  our  inner  consciousness 
believe,  that  social  dift'erencos  must  exist,  which  it 
is  no  part  of  our  mission  to  combat,  but  which  may, 
if  rightly  approached,  be  used  to  aid  our  great 
Temperance  reform.  To  use  these  social  dift'orences 
to  aid  our  work,  is  not  the  introduction  of  any  new 
principle,  or  the  destruction  of  .any  rule  which  now 
exists,  but  is  simply  to  carry  out,  in  a  methodical 
and  rational  manner,  the  motive  which  has  influ- 
enced, and  is  now  influencing  our  Lodges  every- 
where to  obtain  men  of  social  position  to  be  chair- 
nien  of  public  meetings,  itc,  &c.j  and  if 
we  accept  such  aid  from  men  who  are 
not  abstainers,  because  of  their  acknowledged  social 
I  superiority,  we  are  illogical  if  wo  oppose  any 
scheme  which  will  give  us  the  constant  and  consis- 
tent aid  of  such  men  as  members  with  us.  To 
my  mind  the  one,  and  only  difficulty,  is  tliat  of 
JcaloHsij.  If  we  are  to  solve  this  question,  we  must 
face  the  fact  that  persons  of  different  social 
circles  have  different  habits,  different  modes  of 
thought,  and  ditt'erent  forms  of  speech,  and  that  the 
thing  which  will  interest  the  professional  man  or 
well-educated  tradesman,  will,  in  many  cases,  be  of 
no  interest  and  tiresome,  to  the  labouring  man, 
and  t'ice  versiX.  Now,  while  some  do  not  study 
their  own  enjoyment,  but  the  public  good  ;  e*- 
perience  teaches  us  that  they  are  the  few,and  thattlie 
majority  will  follow  inclination,  and  I  am  of  opinion 
that  we  may  add  to  our  strength,  and  do  good 
service  to  our  cause,  by  encouraging  the  formation 
of  wh.it  I  will  term  "  Home  "  Lodges,  which  could 
take  the  place  occupied  by  the  "  drawing-room  '' 
meetings  of  kindred  societies.  These  "Home' 
Lodges  would  be  a  constant  source  of  strength  to 
the  more  general  Lodges,  and  would  draw  persons 
into  the  Order  who  will  not  now  join  us,  or  if  we 
do  get  them  to  join,  it  is  only  to  leave  us  again  at 
the  first  convenient  opportunity.  Of  course  these 
"Home"  Lodges  would  use  the  same  kind  of 
rituals,  .and  conduct  the  form.al  part  of  their  busi- 
ness in  the  same  manner  as  other  Lodges,  but  as 
they  would  meet  in  private  houses,  they  probabl- 
would  not  be  able  to  receive  visitors  except  by  ary 
rangement,  or  on  special  occasions.  1  have  gi 
a  good  deal  of  thought  to  this  question,  and  have 
been  advised  to  put  my  theory  in  practice,  but  I 
should  first  like  to  get  at  the  opinions  of  cthei« 
who  have  thought  on  the  subject. — W.  H.  Wal- 
FOiiD,  D.C.T.  (Bucks). 


Food  AnnLTERATioN.- Iilr.  Cassall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said:  •'Homceopathic  Oocoas  are  well 
named,  as  they  contain  the  smallest  quantity  of  Cocoa. 
Cadbdbv'3  Cocoa  is  guaranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
the  public  to  buy  no  other.— [Advi.J 


A  GOOD  TEMPLAR. 

A  man  may  be  a  Templar  and  not  a  Good  Tem- 
plar. If  he  merely  keeps  his  pledge  and  does 
nothing  else  to  advance  the  Order  he  is  a  Templar, 
not  a  Good  Templar.  If  he  is  profane  of  speech, 
violent  of  temper,  and  disposed  to  slander  his 
neighbours,  he  maybe  a  Templar,  but  is  notaGood 
Templar.  If  bo  annoys  his  brothers  and  sisters  in 
the  Order  by  querulous  conduct  and  angry  speech  in 
ths  Lode-room  he  is  a  Templar,  but  not  a  Good 
'j'emplar.  If  he  cheats  in  trade,  tramples  upon  his 
contracts,  and  is  unscrupulous  in  word  or  deed, 
he  may  be  a  Templar  but  not  a  Good  Templar. 
If  he  cares  more  tor  himself  than  he  does 
for  the  organisation  to  which  he  belongs,  he  is  a 
Templar,  but  not  a  Good  Templar.  A  Good  Tem- 
plar must  be  a  good  man,  a  gentleman,  a  man  who 
is  gentle,  a  man  who  loves  his  neighbour  as  he  loves 
himself,  a  man  a  woman  can  trust  and  a  child  can 
kiss,  a  man  who  will  not  speak  ill  of  you  when  your 
back  is  turned,  a  man  who  will  not  be  your  friend 
with  friends  and  an  enemy  with  your  enemies  -you 
can  trust  him  with  open  letters  or  with  scaled 
packages,  with  your  signature  and  your  bank  book. 
\  Good  Templar  should  combine  the  conscience  of 
a  Christian  with  the  chivalry  of  a  soldier.  He 
should  never  lower  his  colours  in  the  face  of  the  foe. 

CoMPLiMENTARif  DINNEH-S  Social  Teas,  Con- 
rences.  Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
„.i  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  B.C.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.  Strictly  Temperance  principles. 
Poole  Per-jury  Case.— A  large  public  meeting 
IS  held  on  Monday  evening  last,  under  the 
auspices  of  the  Marylebone  TemperanceJ  Federa- 
tion, in  the  Trinity  Rooms,  Crawford-street, 
Ltmdon,  W.,  "to  consider  the  Poole  Pe»jury  (?) 
Case."  The  Hon.  and  Rev.  Canon  Leigh  presided, 
and  Bros.  John  Kempster,  G.E.S.,  and  Alderman 
J.  J.  Norton,  of  Poole,  gave  addresses.  A  resolution 
was  unanimously  adopted  authorising  the  chairman 
to  sign  and  present  a  memorial  to  the  Home 
Secretary  asking  the  clemency  of  the  Crown 
for  Henry  Williams  and  urging  his  immediate 
release. 

Band  of  Hope  and  Juvenile  Temple  Choie 
Contest.  — On  Wednesday  evening,  April  7,  a  large 
audience  assembled  in  the  Drill  Hall,  Kingston-on- 
Thames,  to  witness  a  contest  between  seven  choirs 
selected  from  the  various  Bands  of  Hope  in  Kings- 
ton. Mr.  W.  R.  Selway  presided.  The  president 
of  the  united  Bands  of  Hope.the  Rev.  A.  Cornford, 
was  the  instigator  of  the  contest,  and  he  very 
kindly  offered  for  competition  a  handsome  silk 
banner,which  was  to  become  the  proporty  of  the  best 
choir.  The  committee  supplemented  this  gift  by  pro- 
viding three  sets  of  badges  for  the  three  best  choirs,  ■ 
and  a  badge  for  each  child  in  the  choir.  The  com 
mittee  selected  one  piece,  "  Let  the  hills  resound," 
which  had  to  be  sung  by  each  choir,  and  each  con- 
ductor was  allowed  to  choose  one  additional  piece. 
The  judges  of  the  singing  were  Mr.  Bonner,  of 
London  ;  Mr.  Boniwell,  of  Surbiton ;  and  Mr. 
Brandram.  of  Richmond.  The  competing  choirs 
were  the  Juvenile  Templars,  conductor,  Bro.  C.  J. 
Parker;  St.  Peter's,  Norbi  ton,  conductor,  Mr.  W. 
Holt ;  Union-street  Baptist,  conductor,  Mr.  Percy 
Summers;  St. James'-roadWesleyan, conductor,  Mr. 
A.  Humphries ;  St.  Luke's,  conductor,  Mr.  J. 
Gridley  ;  St.  Paul's,  Kingston  Hill,  conductor,  Mr. 
John  Smithers ;  and  the  Bunyan  Baptist,  Queen 
Elizabeth-road,  conductor,  Mr.  Creasey.  A  special 
gallery  was  erected  for  the  occasion,  running  across 
one  end  of  the  hall,  and  capable  of  accommodating 
1,000  children  The  contest  was  a  most  interesting 
one  throughout,  and  all  the  choirs  acquitted  Iheiii- 
selvts  meritoriously  in  the  pieces  selected  by  their 
own  conductors.  The  banner  was  awarded  to  the 
St.  Luke's  choir,  the  second  prize  was  taken  by  the 
St.  Paul's  choir,  and  the  third  prize  was  carried  ofT 
by  the  Juvenile  Templars. 

We  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Kaine's  advertisement,  which  will  be  foucd 
ID  these  pages. — [Anvr.l 

MPORTANCE  OF  Washino  AT  HoME.— This  Can  be  done 
with  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson'.^  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  straining  is  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used.  The  Dirt  slipa  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  tine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water,  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft-water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap,  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  ia 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards. — [A»VT.l 


April  26,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TE:^rPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


259 


GRAND  LODGE  ANNUAL  SESSION 

NEWPORT,  MOX.,  188U. 

The  Seventeenth  Annual  Session  of  the 
Grand  Lodg-e  of  Eng-land 

WLL    BE    HELD   I-J    THE    JtoVAL    ALBERT   HAIL,    STOW 
HILL,     NEWPORT,     .MO.V. ,    COMMENCING   ON 

EASTER    MONDAY,     Apkil    2G,     1386. 

Qualifications  for  Grand  Lodge  Degree.— 
('0  Past  and  Acthif;  Deputies  of  the  G.W.C.T. 
(6) -Past  and  Acting  Superintendents  of  JuvenUe 
Templars.  (<■)  All  who  have  served  in  elective 
ofhces  in  Snb-Lndge  or  Deprree  Temple  two  terms 
('/)  All  who  have  been  Third  Dctjice  Members 
THREE  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be  Dis- 
trict Lodye  members,  unless  they  are  ordinary 
Members  of  Foreign,  Jlilitarv,  or  Naval  Lod(res,  or 
are  Seamen  or  S.ddiers  ;  but'in  all  cases  they  must 
be  Third  Degree  Members.     Only  such   of  these 

WHO  HAi-ItNOT  FORFEITED  THEIR  DEGREES  OR  THEIR 
QUALIFVLNO    TITLES,      EY     E.iCPCLSION,     WITHDRAWAL 

FBQM  THE  Order,  or   violation   of  pledge,  are 

ELIGIBLE    FOR   ENTRY   ON    TULS    CREDENTIAL. 

The  following  arrangements  for  the  Session 
have  been  made  : 

SATURDAY,  APRIL  24,  1S8G. 
7.0  p.  m.        Juvenile    Templar    Demonstration  at 
the     Royal     Albert     Hall,     Stow 
Hill.     Choir  of  400  voices. 
EASTER  SUNDAY. 
2.30p.m.       Official  Sermon  in  the  Town  Hall, 
by    Rev.      Joseph    Aston,    G.W. 
Chaplain. 
EASTER   MONDAY  (Royal  Albert  Hall, 
Stow  Hill). 
11.30  a.m.     Credential  Committee  will  sit  till  2.30 
in    Credential    Committee    Room, 
Royal  AUiert  Hall. 
2.0  p.m.        Grand     Lodge     Members     admitted 

Royal  Albert   Hall. 
2.30  Grand  Lodge  Sessiun  opened  in  G.L. 

Degree.     Roll  of  officers  called. 
2.45  CandidiitL-s  for   Grand    Lodge  Degree 

admitted. 
•^■0  Grand  Lodge  Degree  confen-ed.  Officers' 

repoits      presented  ;      Committees 
appointed,  and  order  of  procedure 
decided. 
4.0  Reception   of  delegates  from  kindred 

societies, 
4.30  Adjourment. 

4  and  5  A     public   tea 

Tabernacle     School-roo 
street. 

7.30.  Public     reception     mcetin".        Roval 

Albert  Hall. 
TUESDAY  (Town  Hall). 
7.30  a.m.      Prayer  Meeting  at  Y.M.C.A.  Room.'., 

Commercial-street. 
8.0  Credential   Committee   will    sit   till  9 

o'chick  in  the  Credential  Committee 
Room,  Town  Hall,  Dock-street. 
9.0  Session    re-opcns     in    G.L.    Degree. 

Additional  Candidates  initiated. 
10.0  Roll  of  Representatives  called.      Busi- 

ness proceeded  with. 
1  p.m.  Adjournment. 

2.30  Session  re-opens  in  Third  Degree. 

.   6.30  Adjournment. 

7.30 — 8  Conferences   of    Political    Action  and 

Juvenile  Templars,  and  Committee 
Meetings. 
WEDNESDAY. 
7.30  a.m.       Prayer  Meeting  in  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial-street 
9.0  Session  re-opens  in  Third  Degree. 

1  p.m  Adjournment. 

2.30  Session  re-opens. 

6.0  Adjournment. 

730  Session  re-opens.     Adjourns  at  9.30. 

THURSDAY. 
7.0  a.m.       Preston    Club    Re -union    Breakfast. 

Association-room,  Hill-street. 
7.30  Prayer  Meeting  in   I'.M.C.A.  Rooms, 

Commercial- street. 
9.0  Session  re-opens  in  Grand  Lodge  De- 

gree for  installation  of  officers. 
1  p.m.  Adjournment. 

2.30  Session  re-opens  inSubordinatoDegree. 

6.0  Adjournment. 

7.30  Session  re-opens.     Adjourns  at !!.. 30. 

FRIDAY. 
7.30  a.in.     Prayer  meeting   in  Y.M.C.A.  Rooms, 
Commercial-street. 


9.0 


r-ill    be  held    in    the 
Dock- 


Session  re-opens  in  Grand  Lodge  De 
gree,  and  closes  at  9.30  p.m.  in  that 
Degree, 

E-STRANCE.— ,Vo  Grand  Lodge  memhe,-  or  cand 
date  can  enter  the  session  without  first  presenting  „ 
ticket  or    credential  to  the  Credential  Committee 
for  endorsement. 

Representatives.— Reps,  will  h.avo  to  pre- 
sent their  credentials  to  the  Credential  Committee 
who  will  exchange  them  for  a  ticket. 

G.L.  Members'  Certifioates.— All;  those 
already  possessing  the  Grand  Lodge  Degree,  not 
being  representatives,  must  present  a  certificate 
signed  by  the  W.C.T.  and  W.S.  of  tlieir  ordin- 
ary Lodge.  The  G.  W.  Secretary  will  supply  certifi- 
cates on   application  through  the  L.D. 

C.VNDiDATEs'  CREDENTIALS.— ^/f  Candidates  for 
the  Grand  Lodge  Degree,  not  being  representatives, 
must  present  credentials  signed  by  the  W.C.T.  and 
W.S.  of  their  ordin.iry  Lodge.  The  G.W.  Secre- 
tary will  supply  credentials  on  application  from  the 

Se.ats.- After  Monday,  representatives  will  sit 
together  according  to  their  Districts,  the  places 
being  previously  fi.ted  by  ballot,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  Reception  Committee.  The  number  of 
the  seats,  with  the  names  of  the  Districts,  will  bo 
exhibited  on  the  first  day  of  the  session.  Sliould  a 
regular  representative  fail  to  be  in  his  place  at 
Grand  Lodge  immediately  after  the  roll  of  repre- 
sentatives is  called,  the  highest  alieri:ative  present 
can  claim  the  seat  for  the  session,  when  the 
Credential  Committee  shall  consult  the  co-represen 
tatives  present  and  report  the  facts.  On  a  seat 
being  once  allowed  to  either  representative  or 
alternate  it  cannot  be  afterwards  occupied  by  the 
other  during  the  same  session. 

Ab,sence  Without  Leave.— Any  representative 
leaving  the  session  without  permission  may  be  dis- 
lualified  from  participating  in  the  mileage  fund. 

Voting  Powei:,— The  voting  power  is  confined 
to  Its  officers,  past  officers,  representatives,  and  past 
representatives,  but  only  representatives,  vote  in 
the  election  of  officers,  and  when  the  yeas  and  nays 
"vo  called. 

Regalia.— No  member  or  visitor  can  bo  admitted 

ithout  regalia.  All  Grand  Lodge  members  must 
furnish  them,selves  with  either  Grand  Lodge,  Third 
Degree,  or  Sub-Lodge  Officers'  regalia.  A  Grand 
Lodge  Book  Staxl  will  bo  furnished,  whore  regalia 
can  be  either  hired  or  purchased. 

LoDGiNc.s.  —  Applications  for  accommodation 
should  be  sent  to  Bro.  W.  Jones,  14,  Arthur- 
street,  Newport,  Mon.  Applicants  should  state 
whether  they  are  representatives  or  not. 

Train  Accommodation. —The  railway  autliorities 
refuse  to  make  national  concessions.  Local  mem- 
bers may  approach  the  authorities  with  a  view  to 
the  reduction  of  fares. 

(Signed)  John  B.  Colling.s, 

(Hon.)  G.W. Sec 


"TRUSTING  TO  THE  HOUSE  OF  LORDS. 'j 

The  licensed  victu.iUcrs  of  Northampton  have 
been  seeking  advice  on  the  important  matter  of 
trade  protection,  and  they  have  got  one  response 
that  doubtless  is  not  very  palatable.  The  secretary 
of  the  Birmingham  "  Trade  "  Association  replied 
that,  in  their  opinion,  teetotalers  were  so  strong 
in  the  House  of  Commons  that  it  would  be  unavail- 
ing to  resist  them,  and  that  they  had  decided  to 
"trust  to  the  House  of  Lords. "  We  admire  the 
candour  of  this  secretary,  but  we  cannot  admire  hia 
discretion.  Never  was  a  more  fatal  admission 
made  in  any  controversy.  In  effect  the  Birmingham 
Association  says,  "V/e  have  fought  out  the  question 
on  the  hustings,  we  have  held  meetings, we  have  inter- 
viewed candidates,  and  we  have  distributed  leaflets, 
but  it  is  all  to  no  purpose.  The  People  have  decided 
against  us,  and  we  must  now  '  trust  to  the  House  of 
Lords,'  confident  that  there  we  shall  find  comfort 
and  sympathy."  Doubtless  many  of  the  peers 
would  like  to  postpone  the  settlement  of  this  cjues- 
tion,  but  the  Upper  Chamber,  we  venture 
to  predict,  will  not  dare  to  oppose  the 
popular  voice  on  a  question  of  such  supreme 
importance  as  this.  There  is  a  stronger  and 
healthier  Temperance  sentiment  in  the  House  of 
Commons  than  at  any  previous  time,  and  with  the 
Irish  problem  solved,  the  licensing  question  must 
speedily  come  to  the  front.  Wo  do  not  grudge  the 
victuallers  their  latest  crumb  of  comfort.  They 
can  "trust  to  the  House  of  Lords,"— we  will  trust 
to  the  will  of  the  nation,  as  expressed  at  the  poUin" 
booth. 


OBITUARY. 


Good  Templary  in  Sweden. 

On  the  other  hand  two  powerful  popular  move- 
ments have  been  extending  throughout  all  Scandi- 
navia, one  of  which  has  been  an  undeniable  bless- 
ing for  the  nations.     .     .     . 

We  mean  the  Temperance  movement,  as  repre- 
sented by  the  Good  Templar  Order,  obliging  its 
members  tu  totally  abstain  from  all  spirituous 
Mquors.     .     .     . 

The  Good  Templar  Order  has  been  imported 
from  England  and  A  merica.and  has  extended  rapidly 
over  all  Scandinavia, principally, however,inSweden, 
both  in  town  and  country.  It  is  not  too  much 
to  estimate  the  number  of  Temperance  men  to  the 
figure  of  200,000,  mostly  to  be  found  among  the 
working  classe.s.  They  have  raised  themselves  to 
a  good  economical  standing,  and  the  majority  of 
them  are  voters.  Political  questions,  although  not 
on  the  programme  of  the  Good  Templars,  hive  of 
kte  begun  to  call  for  their  attention  and  they  have 
everywhere  sided  with  the  Liberal  opinions.  The 
Liberal  faction  has  by  this  got  an  immense  help,  for 
the  Temperance  men  m.ay  be  regarded  as  the  cream 
-if  the  people,  which  by  its  moral  strength,  its 
ndustry  and  ability,  wields  a  groat  influence  over 
the  numerous  classes  of  society  to  which  it  belongs. 
— Scandinavian  Jleview,  ° 


Bro  Isaac  Schofleld.— A  fatal  accident  hap- 
pened on  Monday,  the  12lh  inst.,  to  Bro.  Isaac 
bchoheld,  a  member  of  the  Duchess  of  Lancaster 
Lodge,.59D.  Ourbrotherwas41  years  of  ao-e,and  was* 
clicker  on  the  Midland  Railway  at  Lancaster,  and 
was  at  the  time  affixing  a  label  on  a  waggon  he  had 
superintended  the  loading  of,but  how  he  got  under 
the  wheels  there  was  no  evidence  at  the  inquest 
to  shew.  Our  brother  leaves  a  widow  and  two 
sons  to  mourn  his  loss.  Ho  was  an  active  and 
earnest  Good  Templar,  and  ono  of  the  promoters 
of  the  Lancaster  branch  of  the  Railway  Temperance 
Union.  His  wife  has  for  years  been  a  member  of 
the  Order,  and  both  were  much  respected.  A 
large  gathering  of  Good  Templars  and  others  at- 
tended the  funeral  on  Saturday,  April  17,  in  the 
Lancaster  Cemetery. 

Sister  Gourley,  Belfast. -It  is  with  sincere 
regret  that  we  announce  tho  death  on  April  6  of 
Sister  Gourley,  of  the  Star  of  Erin  Lodge,  Belfast. 
I'he  deceased  was  an  earnest  and  energetic  member 
of  that  Lodge  for  some  time  past,  ever  ready  to  do 
all  m  her  power  for  the  good  of  the  Lodge,  or  to 
help  any  of  the  members.  Her  remains  were 
interred  on  April  8,  at  Carnmoney  buryin»  ground 
a  good  many  members  of  the  Lodge  following 
At  the  Lodge  on  Friday  there  were  rosettes  of 
lilack  ribbon  on  the  regalia,  and  instead  of  the 
usual  programme,  sacred  songs  and  solos  were  sung 
and  appropriate  addresses  given.  This  is  the  first 
member  tins  Lodge  has  lost  by  death  since  its  re- 
organisation in  1883. 


MUNICIPAL  ELECTIONS, 

Castlepord.— At  this  town  the  Temperance 
cause  IS  progressing,  the  Order  having  again  planted 
its  foot,  we  believe,  on  a  sure  foundation  At 
present  all  the  difterent  Boards,  namely,  the  School 
Loard,  Local  Board,  and  Burial  Board,  being  repre- 
sented fully  hy  four-fifths  of  staunch  teetotalers  ■ 
Bro  C.  T.  Fawbert,  of  Come  and  Welcome, 
heading  the  poll  at  the  last  election  of  the  latter. 

BAKRow--iN-FmiNESs.— We  have  had  two  elec- 
tions in  the  same  week-a  Parliamentary  on  the 
Gth,  when  a  great  victory  for  our  principles  was 
secured  in  the  return  of  Mr.W.  S.  Caine ;  on  the 
following  day  the  Guardian  triennial  election  took 
phaoe,  when  Bro  S.  Swindlehurst,  D.E.S.,  was  re- 
elected, having  served  in  the  above  capacity  for 
nine  years.  •' 

New  MiLLs.-Bro.  Joseph  Coocer  (better  known 

fr  l"  ^'"'^^■^^"r^  r'^"'  '''>°  "^  a  member  of  the 
Blachester  City  Lodge,  has  been  elected  a  member 
of  the  Board  of  Guardians  and  Local  Board  of  New- 
Mills,  Derbyshire. 

Brighton  -Bro.  Major  S.  Williams  (D.C.T. 
Sussex)  and  Bro.  H.  Saunders  were  both  returned 
by  substantial  majorities  te  tho  Board  of  Guardians, 
as  were  Mrs.  M.  Haycraft  and  Miss  C.  Bigg,  who 
are  favourable  to  Temperance  principles. 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


HOUSE  OF  COMMONS.— April  15. 


THE  BUDGET. 

We  renrodnce  from  the  Chancellorof  theExcheqaer's 
statement  the  following  passages  as  affecting  the 
Temperance  cause;  the  more  striking  parts  are  prmted 
in  bolder  tjpe. 

"The  House  will  probably  like  to  know  the 
causes  of  the  diminution  in  the  Customs  reofipts 
....  Upon  foreign  spirits  there  is  a  total  loss 
of  £.1^,000.  On  foreign  brandy  there  in  a  loss 
of  £129,000,  but  there  is  a  gain  on  other  spirits,  prin  - 
cipally  German  spirits  of  £70,000,  thus  making  the 
total  loss  £68.000.  On  wine  there  is  a  loss  of  £77,000. 
Tea  is  £200,000  less  than  the  estimate,  and  that  is  con- 
Biderably  due  *o  the  great  anticipation  that  took  place 
in  the  tea  duties  at  the  end  of  the  financial  year  188.-> 
in  consequence  of  an  expected  change  of  taxation. 
This  difference  was  not  in  the  estimate  suffi- 
ciently allowed  for,  but  the  actual  yield  for  the 
two  years  is  considerahlv  above  that  of  tb 
1883-4,  which  was  £4,270,000.  Therefore 
has  been  no  actual  fall  upon  tea.  Tobacco  has  yielded 
£84,000  more  than  the  estimate.  Now  as  to  the  inland 
revenue,  and  I  will  speak  first  of  the  Excise.  The 
Excise  receipts  in  1884-5  were  £26,600,000  and  the 
estimate  for  last  year  was  £26,350,000.  The  actual 
receipts  were  only  £25  460,000,  and  that  is  less  than 
the  estimate  by  £889,000,  or  £1,140,000  less  than  the 
receipts  of  the  previous  year.  This  is  a  very  impor- 
tant  matter  as  affecting  the  revenue,  thongh  at  the 
same  time  it  has  another  bearing.  The  decline  IS 
mainly  due  to  the  lessened  consumption 
ot  drink.  (Hear,  hear,)  The  receipts  on  alcoholic 
revenue  in  the  Excise  and  Customs  were  in  18S,)-6 
receipts  of  1884-5  by  £1,000,000     "' 


country.  Let  me  also  refer  to  another  circurnstanoe 
which  is  also  satisfactory.  If  the  people  are 
drinking  less  spirits  they  are  saving  more 
money.  in  1876  the  savings  in  the  Post  OUice 
Savings  Banks  were  £67,575  000,  and  the  saving  per 
head  of  the  popnUtion  was  «2  Is.  Sd.  In  18&0, 
after  these  years  of  depression,  the 
sayings  increased  to  £94,156,pucj. 
(Cheers  1  Those  banks  have  also  invested  for  oe- 
positors  £3,150,000,  m.king  a  total  of  £97,306,000,  or 
a  saving  per  head  of  the  population  in  the  1  ist  year 
as  compared  with  that  of  11  years  previously  of 
£2  133.  6rl.  pfr    head    as    against  £2   Is,  M.     (Hear, 

hear  )  Therefore,  as  regards  revenue,  we 
find  that  in  l  O  years  there  has  been  a  loss 
of  £4,500,000  on  alcohol  and  an  in.rea:  e  ot 
other  taxes,  exclusive  of  income-tax.  ot  £1,200,000. 
There  has  been  £3,300,000  recouped  by  natnral  growth 
of  the  revenue  to  meet  the  loss  on  nlcohol." 

In  giving  his  figures  for  1886-7,  the  Chancellor 
observed  ;— The  Customs  we  take  at  the  same  sum 
the  actual  receipts  for  last  year  ;  we  take  a  de- 
crease upon  spirits  of  £33,1,000.  and  an  increase  npon 
wine  ot  £27  000.  We  estimate  an  increase  upon  tea 
ot  £21-'  000  and  npon  tobacco  of  £55,000.  As  to  the 
Excise,  we  estimate  an  increase  of  £43,000  upon  beer, 
and  of  £240,000  npon  spirits,  making  altoRCther 
£285,000,  which  just  balances  the  estimated  loss  on 
the  '  spirits  in  the  custom"!.  ....  I 
cannot  undertake  any  serious  remission  of 
taxes,  but  there  is  one  small  thing  that  has  been  pressed 
upon  me  and  that  I  am  glad  to  be  able  to  remedy,  i 
have  been  persuaded  to  give  relief  to  the  cottage 
brewers  from  the  small  tax  of  4s.  for  licence  to  brew 
■hich  has  been  imposed  upon  them.  It  stood 
originally  at  6=.,  but  last  year  it  was  reduced  by 
the  right  hon.  gentleman  opposite  to  43.  It  is 
represented  to  me  that  to  these  people— I  am 
confining  myself  to  the  houses  ot  cottagers  that 
are  under  £3  a  year  rent-it  will  he  a  great  advan- 
tage to  be  able  to  brew  in  their  own  houses,  and  great 
care  will  be  taken  that  the  beer  duties  shall  not  be 
impared.  I  have  inquired,  and  I  think  that  I  can 
remove  this  duty  upon  houses  that  are  nnder  £8  rent. 
The  revenue  loss  it  is  estimated  by  this  will  not  be 
than  £10  000,  but.  it  will  afford  relief  to  a  great 


APBit  36,  1886^ 

and  in  fact  he  said  jnst  the  "«!f^'  '''»J 
thev  might  expect  to  have  the  same  amount  ol 
pr^itsa^ndbeeT  consumed  as  would  b»"J>^-/^?i 
sumed  nnder  the  former  t.i.  On  '^e  contrary  he  Mia 
he  assumed  that  it  the  budget  of  last  year  h»'»  ^"^ 
accented  there  would  have  been  a  falling  off  in  the 
consumption  ot  spirits  of  something  like  between  tvvo 
coiisnmption  Ol  »p  „:,,io_  „aiions.  He  expressly 
and  a  ha'f  and  tnree  muiion  ganuua.  ui^Jnff  in 

stated  that  there  must  be  a  very  large  f'^U'^f  »"  '° 
the  revenue  and  he  said  the  same  m  respect  to  beer 
SeneverTr'eamtot  stating  to  the  House  that  under 
ST- changed  rTte  of  duty  there  would  be  the  same 
amount  of  consumption  as  there  would  have  been  .£ 

Et'^creTby-^Set^ptrrrn^ 

occasioned  in  the  tcaoe   """"""  ,.'       ji„„a  the 
diminution  in  the  consumption      No  one  depIorM  <- 
disturbance  more  tb,m  he  did,  but  £'<T  t^^J.^^^Ct 

'^°™^Tstr^quftrciartttrarunto?"df:; 

Tb^:  r^and  rpiHt^s"woul1™ot  be  equal  to  ^he  -ount 

-"ha^Sfl  mirke'^u'r^ll  §^U^ 
g^^tlemsn  himself,  because  be,  in  his  second  badget 
f  istinctly  stated  that  he  expected  to  .receive  on  ouBtoms 
».nd  excise  as  much  as  under  the  original  budget.  II 
anyone  wTtoMame  in  the  matter  he  certain^  wa. 
not  as  it  was  the  dislocxtion  which  follonved  the 
?;j;ctTon  of  his  budget  which  led  to  a  large  amount 
of  diminution  in  the  amount  of  duty  received. 

Mr.  JASPER  MORE  was  thankful  for  the  «>noM3.on 
made  to  the  humble  brewers.  He  thooght  tbe 
Ubourers  would  consider  this  boon  as  the  first  direct 
result  of  their  repres.ntation  m  this   House,    (.near, 

'llr.  Staveley  Hill,  while  congratulating  ^e  Chan- 
cellor  on  a  common-sense  budget,  regretted  that 
noth  ng  was  done  to  take  the  duty  off  tea  and  o»f  »«; 
They  ought  to  tax  articles  of  luxury  brought  into 
coantry. 


below  the  tCUritJi-a    wi     fj-j^'-'     "J      — ..---. 

below  the  estimate  of  1885-6  by   £77,000,  and  bel  qj^  man  :^.u  uw,  „- -      , 

the  estimate  for  1884-5  £40.000.  Beer  is  below  the  I  ^^^^^  ^j  persons  [estimated  at  80,000  persons] 
estimate  of  1885-6  £95,000,  and  below  the  estimate  of  rpjjg  f^■^l  ^^  the  alcoholic  revenue 

1884-5  £140  000;  and  the  total  alcoholic  ,■.••  A  .j  ^^  (.Q^tiuued  increase  in  the 
revenue  loss  is  £971,000  upon  last  ]  ^^^g^^i^^^e  of  the  country  has  led  to  an 
year;  and  below  the  estimates  tor :  J^.g^^g  g^^^  ^o^^  a,  decrease  of  taxation . 
the  present  year,  £1,179,000.  .  •  •  ^"l""  U^  jg  no  longer  our  revenue  but  our  expen- 
i»  a  considerable  diminution  in  the   Customs,    ana  a  I  ^j^^^^     increases      "by     leaps      ana 

great  deal  in  the  Excise.  That  diminution  has,  ot  ^^^^^^g  .  a,nd  if  you  want  reduction  of 
course,   been    recouped   in  other  items.     A   ^tnKing    ,  ..    •  must   go  back  not  to  drink 

feature  is  the  great  falling  off  m.the  alcohohc  reveuue   tax  ^^  ^J^^^^.. 
in  that  period.      (Hear.)       In    187o-6    the  revenue        ,_  ^^.  j,v,.t„  „i,; 


derived  from  wine,  beer,  and  spirits  was  :  wine, 
41,763,000  ;  beer,  £8,161,000  ;  foreign  spirits, 
£6,141000;  home-made  spirits,  £15,154,000— total, 
£31.209,000,  The  population  in  1875-1;  was 
32,749,000,  and  therefore  the  contribution  ot 
the  wine,  beer,  and  spirit  revenue  was  19s.  Id. 
per  htad  of  the  population.  The  population  in 
1885-6  was  36  325,000  ;  and  if  they  had  consumed  as 
much  beer,  Jcc,  per  head  the  revenne  would  have 
yielded  on  those  articles  in  the  last  fininci-l  year  it 
the  rate  of  19s,  ld„  the  sum  ot  £34,600  000  ;  but  it 
actually  yielded  £26,830,000,  (Hear,  hear.)  \\ine 
stood  at  £1,225,000  :  beer,  £8  405,000  :  foreign  spirits, 
£4  100  000  ;  Excise  ,spirils,  £13,100,000  ;  therefore, 

the  alcoholic  revenue  is  less  by 
£7  830  000  than  it  would  have  been  it  tne 
consumption  had  been  at  the  same  rate 
per  head.  The  actual  diminution 
from  the  alcoholic  revenue  is  about 
£4  500  000  in  the  period  of  11  years. 
The  decline  last  year  was  the  largest  ever 
known-that  is  £1,179,000,  There  is  no 
doubt  that  a  great  deal  of  that  decrease 
is  due  to  the  chanse  in  the  habits  of  the 
people.  (Cheers,)  There  is,  I  hope  a  grf at  change 
in  the  voluntary  Temi«j'ance  of  the  people-(hear 
liear)-and  there  is  a  good  deal,I  am  told  bythe  Inland 
Eevenne,  in  involuntaiy  Temperance— (hear,  hear,)— 
and  that  the  trade  use  a  great  deal  more  water  than 
formerly.  Although  we  do  not  drink  ourselves  out  ot 
our  difficulties,  as  Lord  Derby  said  we  did  in  the  case 
of  the  Alabama  claims,  the  alcoholic  consumption  ot 
the  people  is  higher  still  at  this  time  than  it  was  m 
the  years  1860-65.  I  do  not  use  these  figures  as  to 
diminution  of  alcoholic  revenue  as  ehewing 
that  there  is  any  decrease  in  the  conbuming 
B0W<!r  of  the  people.  The  revenue  stands  upon 
other  heads  at  the  same  figure  as  it  did  before, 
and  the  loss  from  alcohol  has  therefore  been  re- 
oouncd  from  other  sources.  The  revenne  from  dried 
S,ten%ud  tobacco  is  higher  by  £2,1.50,000  com- 
pared  with  the  former  period.  Of  that,  however 
about  £500,000  has  been  produced  by  the  increase  ot 
the  tobacco  duty.  If  you  look  at  these  import 
duties  you  will  find  that  while  there  has 
been  a  great  diminution  in  the  consump- 
tion   of    alcohol     there     has     been    an 


In  the  debats  which  followed. 

Sir  Michael  IIicks-Beaoh  said;-No  one  could 

be  surprised  at  the  difference  which  had  occurred  in 

the  revenue  from  customs  and  excise  looking  to  the 

circumstances  of    the    times.      The  Chancellor   told 

them  the  falling-off  in  the  beer  revenue  was  £90,000 

more  than  the  estimate,  and  in  spirits  £709,000  more 

than  the  estimate  ;    and  he  attributed  it  to  the    more 

temperate  habits  on  the  part  of  the  people,    aud  also 

to  the  prevalence  on  the  part  of   the  people  of  a  habit 

of  expending  their  money   in    other    ways,    liut   the 

Chancellor  admitted  to  mention  one  great  cause  of  the 

falling  off,  which  was  in  no  small  degree    due   to  the 

disturbing  infinence  of  trade  by    the   proposals  last 

year  to    increase    the    duties    on    spirits    and   beer. 

(Hear  hear )    There    was    no   doubt  whatever,   that 

when  the  brewers  found  there  was  to  be  a    call  made 

npon  them  for  increased  duty  they  watered  the  beer. 

CA     liugh  1      With    regard     to    spirits,     the    same 

kind    of    observation     would    apply.      The     dealers 

found  they  could  do  with  smaller  stocks,  and  they  had 

not  since  raised  thos=  stocks.     The  proposal  of  the  late 

Liberal  Chancellor  ot  the  Exchequer  to  increase  the 

duties  on  beer  and  spirits  was  finaocially  onsound.The 

result  of  the  finance  ot  the  past  year  had  been  to  shew 

bow  singularly  deficient    in    finaU'  ial   foresight  the 

right  hon,  geut'eman  (Mr.Childers)  was  when  he  made 

the  proposal  which  was  rejected  by  the  House  last  ses- 

sion  The  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  had  that  evening 

madeasanguine  estimate  ot  the  receipts  for  the  coming 

year      He   estimated    the    receipts    from    excise    at 

£250  000  more  than  was  actually  received  during  the 

past  year,  and  anticipated  a  small  decrease  in  respect 

of  customs      All  he  (Sir  M.  Hicks-Beach)  could  say 

was  that  that  seemed  to  him,  having  regard    to    the 

enormous  decrease  on  spirits  and  beer  during  the  past 

year,  to  be  an  estimate  ot  a  very  sanguine  character 

indeed.  ^p.    „ 

Mk  Childehs  said  the  right  hon.gentleman  (hir  M, 

Hicks-Beach)  had,    without     notico,    departed  from 

the  usual  practice  and  made  a  most  elaborate  attack 

upon  bim.      He    understood    the    complaint    to    be 

that  last  year    he  did  not   estimate   correctly  what 

the  position  of  the  spirit  and  beer  and  generally  the 

alcoholic  liquor  taxation  was.  and  that  he  made  some 

great  mistake,  for   which  his  right  hon,  friend  was 

luffering,     Theright  hon,   gentleman  specially   eom- 


A  TEMPERANCE  JUBILEE. 

On  Wednesday  evening.  April?,  a  meeting  of  an 
entirely  novel  character  as  regards  the  County  of 
Wilts  was  held  at  Trowbridge,  the  occasion  being 
the  celebration  of  the  teetotal  jubilee  of  Mr.  John 
Smith,  a  well-known  and  highly-esteemed  worker 
in  the  cause  of  sobriety  .The  occasion  was  felt  to  be  ot 
noordinary  nature.and  theassemblage  of  friends  from 
'three  counties,  and  one  from  Demerara,  testified  to 
the  great  esteem  and  respect  entertained  towards  the 
veteran  abstainer,  whose  work  they  were  met  to 
acknowledge.  Conspicuous  on  the  walls  of  the 
building  was  the  banner  belonging  *«  th«  T">"- 
bridge  Temperance  Society,  bearing  dato  l»,J»,ana 
lookin"  as  though  it  had  seen  better  days  ;  whilst 
in  the  centre  of  the  room  stood  a  huge  jubilee  cake, 
with  the  motto,  worked  in  sugar,  "God  bless  the 
Temperance  cause."  On  the  platform  were  seated 
representatives  from  all  parts  of  the  county,  and  a 
oood  clioir  enlivened  the  proceedings.  Mr.  a. 
Sainsbury  presided,and  referred  to  Mc.Smith  s  past 
life.as  givinj  the  lie  to  the  assertion  somet.mes  made 
use  of  that "  the  old  Temperance  advocates  had  not 
much  Christianity  about  them. 

Mr  Batchelor  followed  with  an  earnest  address, 
and  presented  a  Bible  and  illuminated  address  on 
behalf  of  the  Temperance  workers  at  Trowbridge. 
The  Bible  had  a  massive  silver  plate,  on  which  was 
eiioraved  a  suitable  inscription.  The  address  was 
beautifully  engrossed  by  Mr.  Joseph  Silcox,  one  of 
Mr  Smith's  "  teetotal  children,"  and  framed  by 
Messrs.  Legg,  as  a  work  of  love.  Bro.  E.  Laver 
and  Bro.  W.  U.  Titcumbe  then  presented  a 
splendidly  illuminated  address  un  behalf  of  the 
Good  Templars  of  Wiltshire. 

Mr,  Smith  feelingly  responded,  and  made  some 
deeply-interesting  remarks  on  his  past  connection 
with  the  cause,  urging  those  who  were  still  young 
to  work  zealously  for  the  promotion  of  the  principles 
of  total  abstinence.  Mr.  Rodway,  of  Durham,  and 
others  having  spoken  in  congratulatory  ter-na,  an 
exceedingly  interesting  evening  was  brought  to  a 
close  by  a  coffee  supper  and  the  distribution  of  the 
'  jubilee  cake." 


qohol     there      nas      oeen    ?;"X;';i-f  thVfaUing  off  .f  The  receipts  from  liq 
enormous      increase    in     what    may    be   v'^^^/^^^^^'^^^^t  „i,ich  he  ought  to  bare  explained  to 
called    the      other      comforts    of      llf»r    the  Sou"!    He  would  remind  the  House  of  what  he 
in,     for    instance,     bacon     and      aama.  the^o"^c^  ^  ^^  ,^  i„„,„,  ot  i^^ 

?;^urif«i«^i«icThra%reIt%:.o;JcesT^^^^^  "«>     b,.r.    H.     did»ot    say, 


Well  got  rid  or.— Captain  Boyton,  the  famous 
swimmer,  a  year  or  two  ago  opened  a  restaurant 
and  saloon  in  New  York.  A  change  having  come 
over  his  opinions,  he  has  just  relinquished  the 
business,  which  was  well  patronised,  and  sold  the 
furniture  and  fittings.  At  the  conclusion  of  the 
sale  Captain  Boyton  said  :—"  Gentlemen,  I  thank 
you  tor  helping  me  to  leave  a  business  that  I  have 
felt  to  be  a  curse  upon  me  ever  since  I  entered  it. 
i  I  would  rather  cultivate    bricks  than  touch  the  gm 

trade  again." 

I     Situations  Vacant  and  Wanted.— Our  charge  for 
'  this  class   of  advertisement  is  24  wofds  for  BUipBQM, 

Every  additional  aix  words  thre»pen»e.— [ADtT.l 


Apbil  26,  1886] 


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AUcommunications  to  be  a/idressedi  BE  EDITOR 
"  GOOD  TEMPI  A  RS'  WA  TCB  WORD,"  3,  Bol 
cowrt.  Fleet-street,  London,  E.C. 

Lodge  News  shonld  be  sent  aa  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  Insertion 
In  the  following  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tnuday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  np  to 
10  ».m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Iioughborontrh  Junction,—"  William  Tweedie. "  April 
14  Two  initiated.  Paper  by  Bro.  Jeater,  "It  is 
Useless,  Dangerous,  and  Ought  to  be  Abolished."  Dis- 
cussion followed. 

Battertea  Park-roaH.— " John  Bunyan."  April  15. 
Two  initiated.  Bro.  T.  U.  Macrow  presided.  Lodge 
officered  and  entertained  by  brothers.  Short  address  by 
Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow.  Songs,  Bros.  Greenwood,  Lovely, 
Reid,  J.  Hooper  ;  reading  by  Bro.  Richard.  D.L.  report 
read  and  adopted.  Several  visitors  present. 
nSouthwark.— "ThoMint."  April  14.  Throe  initiated. 
The  L.D.  presided  in  the  absence  of  the  W.C.T. 
through  illness.  The  claim  on  our  membership  on  behalf 
of  the  Temperance  and  Good  Templar  Orphanage  was 
heartily  responded  to.  Five  members  consented  to  act 
as  collectors  for  the  same.  The  members  adopted  a 
resolution  in  favour  of  the  Banner  Fund.  It  was 
annoquced  that  the  Help-One-Another  Society  would 
give  an  entertainment  in  aid  of  the  Orphanage. 

Clapham-road.—"  General  0«r6eld."  April  13.  One 
initiated;  one  received  on  cc.  ;  and  one  restored.  Larga 
attendance.     Lodge  working  well. 

Chelsea.— "  Margaret  McCorrsy."  April  7.  Visit 
from  the  Putney  Emanuel  Lodge,  who  entertained  with 
songs,  recitations,  readings,  and  duets  by  Bros.  Taylor, 
Knox,  Denby,  Leigh,  and  Whiting,  Sisters  M.  Smith, 
Parker,  Walder  and  Hill ;  refreshmentft  provided. 
Watchwords  sold.— April  14.  Temperance  Experience, 
Bro.  Welfare  presiding  ;  Bro.  Ramsden  gave  an  inter- 
esting address  ;  two  proposed  ;  pleasant  session. 

N'ow  Cut.—"  Georee  Thorneloe."  April  17.  One 
candidate  initiated  and  one  admitted  on  cc.  About  22 
persona  bay*  joined  during  the  present  quarter.  Visit  of 
Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  who  presided.  As  usual, 
there  was    a  crowded  attendance.      A   very    animated 

Dulwich. — "Desirous."  April  15,  Prayer  and  praise 
conducted  by  Bro.  Webb,  E.S  ;  Sister  Hookway  pre- 
sided at  pianofxrte  ;  Sister  Price  and  Bro.  Price  sang  a 
sacred  duet ;  toios  by  Sister  Colins,  Smith,  and  Bro. 
Rudel).  Sister  Cooper  presented  the  Lodge  with  a  very 
useful  teapot  ;  very  pleasant  evening  Avas  spent. 

Wandsworth-common.- "  St.  John's  Hill."»April 
13.  Most  interesting  session,  being  a  visit  from  the 
•Juvenile  Temple,  the  members  of  which  rendered  a 
first-class  selection  of  sorjgs  and  recitations,  ,,everal 
also  taking  pari  by  aridres,>inB  the  children.  This  Lodge 
is  making  a  fresh  start,  which  seems  like'y  to  succeed, 
while  the  Ten  pie  is  now  stronger  thsn  ever  it  has  been. 
By  the  kindness  of  several  members  the  children,  to  the 
number  of  40,  were  entertained  to  fruit  and  cakes. 

Hackney,— "Hackney  Mission."  April  B.  Pound 
night,  Bro.  Lo  Sage,  V.D.,  presiding.  Election  of  Good 
of  the  Order  Committee,  a  keen  contest  ;  a  large  number 


sposed  of,  to 


ugmentation  of  the 

April  9.  Roll  call; 
nber  of  interesting 
ind   visitors  ;    very 


of  paroeli 
Lodge  fundi 

Clapton  Park  — "  Clapton  Park, 
question  box,  which  contained  a 
questions  answered  by  the  membe 
pleasant  session  :  Watchwohd3  s, 

Hampstead.— "Gratitude."  April  12.  Public  meet- 
ing presided  over  by  Bro.  Barnes.  W.C.T.  ;  experiments 
in  thought-reading  given  by  Mr.  Blake  ;  songs,  and 
recitations  were  contributed  by  Miss  Ison,  Bros.  Barnes, 
Williams,  Cruttwell  and  Cornish;  a  very  pleasant  even- 
ing; several  names  given  in  fur  memhership. 

Chelsea.-"  Grmvenor."  April  16.  Discussion  on 
where  to  go  for  our  annual  excursion  ";  Lord  Ebury's 
Park,Rickmansworth,  sel-cted,  Bro.McAIIister  re-elected 
L.D,;  Bro.  Thomas,  L.E.S.;  two  initiated. 

Harrow  Green. — "  Hope  of  Leytonstone."  March  2. 
Tea  and  concert  bv  the  Fillebrook  Choir,  assisted  by 
Sisters  Enever  and  Tillett;  address  bv  Bro.  Fisk,  G.L.L.; 
chairman,  Bro.  Tompkins,- March  IC.  Paper  by  Bro. 
Carter  on  "  Popular  Arou'ements,  "  discussed  by  Bro. 
Crump,  Enever,  Burrell.  L.D,,  Ox'sde,  »nd  Tompkins.— 
April  fi.  Paper  by  Bro.  Crump,  "  Fire  Brigades,  Ancient 
and  Modern,  by  »n  ex-Breman."— April  13.  Sisters 
oHi<-ered  and  enteriained  in  their  usual  good  style. 

Tottenham,— "High  Cross"  April  13.  Quarterly 
tea  andpuWicmeetingin  Mission  Hall  Training  Uospit.il, 
chairman,  Bro.  Robinson,  P.D.E.D.  (Berkshire).  Sones, 
&c.,  by  Sisters  Hurdley  and  Padlev,  Bros,  HuRhas  and 
Clarke,  and  Master  Dobson  (of  Hiehgate).  Addresses 
by  Mr.  Ryder,  Bros.  Hurdley,  P.D.K.D.  (E.  and  M. 
Surrey),  H,.we,  Easlwell  (Sons  of  Phre  nx),  and  others. 
Good  number  present,  there  being  representatives  of  all 
the  Lodges  in  the  neighbourhood,  and  both  Orders  of 
the  Phoenix. 

Chelsea.- "Queen's  Messenger."  April  0.  Two  re- 
ceived on  o.c.  A  C'-mmittee  was  appointed  to  arrange 
an  excursion  in  June.  Sister  Cowdrey  regaled  the 
members  and  visitors  with  re'resliment,  as  it  was  her 
birthday.  Songs  by  Bros.  G.  Underwood,  J.  Williams, 
Sister  Grisenthwaite.  Good  attendance.  Watchwobdu 
sold. 

Islington.— "Henry  Ansoll."  April  12.  A  number  of 
the  members  occupied  the  platfocm  at  the  Miesion  Hall, 


Station-road,  Highbury,  in  connection  with  Dr.  Allan's 
Chapel.  The  meeting  was  a  very  large  one,  and  proved  a 
great  success.  Bro.  Goddard  presided,  and  a  good  pro- 
gramme was  given.  Bros.  H.  Anselland  Hazelgrove  gave 
addresses. — April  17.  A  very  successful  open  Lodge  and 
public  entertainment ;  the  Cornellia-street  Mission 
choir  attended.  Bro.  Hazelgrove  presided,  and  Mr. 
Western  very  ably  conducted.  The  singers  and  reciters 
al^^equitted  themselves  in  an  excellent  manner. 

Kennington.— "  G.  W.  Johnson."  March  27.  Ad- 
journed discussion  aa  to  formation  of  Degree  Temple. 
Resolved  that  Temple  be  started.  Committee  formed  to 
carry  resolution  into  efifect.— April  3.  Public  entertain- 
ment. Good  audience,  and  capital  programme  well  car- 
ried out.— April  10.  "Our  married  couples'  night." 
Married  members  officered  the  Lodge,  the  chair  being 
taken  by  Bro.  Pickford,  L.D.,  and  a  programme  of  songs, 
recitations,  &c,,  interspersed  with  short  addresses  of 
s,,und  advice  to  those  contemplating  matrimony,  was 
well  sustained.- April  17.  "Reunion  meeting."  Lodge 
session  was  held  up  to  8.45,  during  which  Bro.  Pickford 
was  re-elected  L.D.  and  Bro.  Peacock  elected  L.E.S. 
The  meeting  was  then  thrown  open.  The  chair  was 
taken  by  Bro.  Webber,  V.D.,  whogave  a  very  interesting 
address,  followed  by  songs  by  Sister  Langworthy  and 
Bro.  Stride,  and  an  address  by  Mr.  Benson,  a  formtir 
member  of  the  Lodge. 

Poplar— "Cornerstone."  April  17.  Public meetirfg. 
Limpet  J.T.  under  direction  of  Bro.  Thomas.  S.J.T.,  and 
Sister  Hill,  A.S  J.T.,  Bro.  Heal,  V.S.J.T.,  presiding. 
Recitations  by  Bros.  Price,  Bartlett,  Shearman  and 
Sisters  Ford,  Edwards,  Harris,  M.  A.  Smith  and  Carter. 
Songs,  Sisters  Shearman,  Williams,  King,  and  Bro.  A. 
Shearman,  The  programme  was  well  carried  out.  At 
the  close  refreshments  were  handed  to  the  juveniles 
through  the  kindness  of  Bro.  Heal. 

Crouch  End.—"  Harrineay."  April  7.  Public  enter- 
tainment and  exhibition  of  curiosities.  Readings,  recita- 
tions, and  songs  with  piano  and  violin  accompaniment. 
A  very  pleasant  and  enjoyable  evening  was  spent.  Room 
lull. — April  8.  Visited  and  entertained  Mizpah  Lod|,'e. — 
April  14.     Visited  and  entertained  by  Finsbury  Progress. 

Poplar.— "  Christian  Bethel."    April   15.     Discussion 

1  declension  of  Order  in  No.  8  Sub-District.  Bro.  Rains, 
W.D.  Chap.,  presided.  The  following  took  part  in 
discussion,  which  was  opened  by  Bro.  Bains,  Bros. 
Moloney,  W.D.S.  ;  Jones,  V.D. ;  Heal,  V.S.J. T., 
Sister  Hill,  L.D.  (Corner  Stone),  Bro.  Ridd,  W.S.;  Bro. 
Grigsby,  Bro.  Thomas,  S.J.  T.,  and  others. 

Shaftesbury  Park. — "Shaftesbury  Park."  April  15. 
Report  of  D.L.  Reps,  read  and  adopted  ;  arrangements 
made  to  visit  a  weak  Lodge  \  programme  of  the  evening, 
thers  to  officer  and  entertain,  the  youngest  in  the 
,ir,  Bro.  Pellatt  taking  that  position  ;  Bros.  Robson, 
Gordon,  Pellatt,  and  Eluia  Marshall  assisting  in  pro- 
gr-'mme  ;  pleasant  evening. 

Kentish  Town.—"  Regina."  April  19.  Bro.  Scar- 
borough, W.C.T.  Recommendation  of  officers  :— L.D., 
Bro.  Wharton  ;  L  E.S.,  Bro.  Ramsden,  jiin.  Election 
of  officers  :— W.C.T.,  Bro.  G.  Frost ;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Tapper  ;  W.T.,  Bro. Wharton.  Bro.  G.  Frost,  D.L.Kep., 
gave  a  report  of  the  special  session  in  regard  to  tlie 
division.  One  proposed  ;  one  on  cc.  Officers'  reports 
read  and  adopt,^d.       Lar^e   attendance. 

Camden  Town. — "Angel  of  Mercy."  April  9.  One 
initiated  ;  two  re-admitted  ;  and  two  admitted  on  cc. 
D.V.T.  and  D.A.S.  present,  and  spoke  a  fe*  encouiai< 
ing  Words.  The  progratnm-,  "  Br,i.  Sherwin's  Night,' 
was  ably  carried  out.  Bro.  Sherwin,  P.  W.C.T.,  enter- 
tained witti  his  microscope,  assisted  by  Bro.  Ward's 
tine  art  gallerv,  which  realiseilSs.  toward.s  forniture  fund. 
—April  16.  Good  session.  Election  of  L.D.  and  L.p;.S. 
Sister  Shipman  was  re-elected  L.D,.  and  Bro.  Wolfe, 
L.E.S.  Greetings  exchanged  with  Pride  of  the  Lea 
Lodge.  Luton,  thr  u;h  Bro.  Scotting,  H,D,  Programme 
'ttee(javp  its  report,  which  was  adopted.     Watch- 


iinging  was   creditably  r«n- 


readings,    recitations    and 

dered  by  61  juveniles  in  attendanci 

ExETEE,— "  Perseverance."  April  12.  Official  viait 
from  the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  Parr,  who  presided.  It  being 
members'  experience  night,  the  following  brothers  and 
sisters  gave  their  experience  : — Bros.  Rex.  Hern,  Drew, 
Lamacraft,  and  Bro.  Blake,  of  the  Pride  of  Exeter 
Lodge;  Sisters  Thomas  and  Hern,  The  D.C.T.  gave  a 
very  interesting  speech. 

Farkworth.— "  John  Jackson."  April  14.  Pro- 
gramme ;  W.C.T.  respon-ible,  who  gave  a  atirring 
address  on  the  Good  of  the  Order,  Songs  and  recitation! 
were  also  given  by  the  members.  Three  brotheri  rein- 
stated. 

CHiXlE.NHAM.— "  Imperial."  April  I.  Degree  night ; 
Degree  of  Charity  conferred  on  four. — April  8.  Brothers* 
entertainment ;  a  good  attendance.— April  15.  Publio 
coffee  supper  and  entertainment,  nearly  100  present. 
Four  names  given  in  to  join  the  Lodge. 

BiRMiNOHAM.— "  The  Erdington."  April  14.  Four 
initiated,  four  proposed ;  being  an  increase  of  24  thia 
quarter.     Bro.  Hazel,  provided  entertainment  ;  giving  a 

food  stump  speech  on  "  The  Temperance  Question." 
.etter  from  District  Exeputive  accepting  invitation  to 
hold  their  session  on  May  24,  in  Erdington. 

-  BraKE.\HEAD.—"  Excelsior."  April  12.  Officered  by 
the  D.L.  Executive  ;  presided  over  by  Bro.  John  Davis, 
D.C.T.  There  was  a  good  attendance ;  Bro.  Daviei 
addressed  the  members  upon  the  best  means  of  working 

-  Lodge  successfully.     Bro.  Davidson,  D.    Chap.,    "" 


lectit 

past,  tarts,  cakes 
numbers,  which  ' 
N'CHESTER.  — "Gri 
of  Cjoeen's  Park  Degrc 


large 


WOR 

Brixton.— "Giesl 
W.C.T.?"  Bro.  Mi 
being  occupied  bv  B: 
Booker.— April  "li. 
Matthews,  P.W.G  , 
ration  of  th< 
and  best  wii 
brothe. 


m  "  April  8.  "Who  shall  be 
rillier  acting  aa  judge,  the  caair 
B.  Hooking  and  Manning  and  Sister 
Sister  Owens,  W.V.T.,  and  Sister 
lupplied  refreshments  in  commemo- 
birthdays.  At  the  close  a  vote  of  thanks 
ccorded  to  the  sisters.      A  vi-iiine 


from   Brighton  gave  a 
Hooper,  W.D.C.,  visited.     One  admitted  by  cc. 
Manning  gave  a  capital  report  of  Special  D.L.  S 
Pleasant  evening  spent.     Watchwords  on  sale. 


W.  E. 


I'ROVINUIAL. 
Hastings.— "Sixon."  April  6.  A  quarterly  te.i 
meeting,  followf-d  by  a  public  meeting  and  entertainment, 
was  held  in  the  Old  Town  Hall,  High-street,  the  new 
quarters  of  the  Lodge,  when  about  70  sat  down  to  asub- 
atantial  tea.  Bro.  Eaeton,  W.C.T.,  D.S.,  presided  at 
tlie  after  meeting,  and  gave  an  address,  as  did  also  Mr, 
J.  Feaist.  Readinps  were  given  by  Sister  Eastoii  and 
Bros.  (irimesai.dO. Horn- ;  r.citations  by  Bro.  Grimes, 
Sister  Easton.  snd  Mr.  Morris  ;  songs  by  Bros.  Lester 
andGiinies,  Sister  Easton,  Mr.  Newman  and  Miss  Han- 
ing  ;  duet,  Bro.  Grimes  and  Mr.  Payne  ;  Mr.  Chubb  gave 
a  piano  solo.  Tho  room  was  crowded,  and  several  n,-w 
members  joined  the  Lodge  on  the  13th  inst.  as  a  result  of 


United 


vo  othe 


DE.S.. 
itialed,  and 
ng  address, 

'     "     ), 


.— "C^strian,"     April  13, 

and  Octagon  Lodges  to  meet  t 
ss  Sockhart.  Three  candidates  in 
proposed.  The  It. E.S.  gave  a  stirri 
Bros.  Brown  L.E.S.  and  W.C.T.  (Octag, 
Preston,  P.D.G.  W.C.T.  (Octagon),  Davies,  D.C.T. 
(Cestrian),  and  HaywardD.G. W.C.T.  (Hope  of  Nant- 
I'ich),  also  addressed  the  meeting.  There  was  a  larne 
ittendance  of  members  of  both  Lodges,  and  the  meeting 
ras  very  satisfactory. 
Tboro.—"  Truro  Guiding  Star."  April  1.5.  Quarterly 
visit  of  Juvenile  Temple.    An  excellent  programme  of 


Lockhart,  D  E  S.,and  Sister  Kinsman,  D.S.J.T,  also 
addressed  the  members. 

Gt;iLDroRU.— "Guildford,"  April  9.  Sisters' surprise 
night ;  programme  committee  for  next  quarter  elected  ; 
songs.  Sister  Excell,  and  Bro.  Enticknap ;  pianoforte 
iter  Ventham  ;  the  sisters  spread  a  delight- 
landwiches,  &c.,  being  present  in 
3rd  afterwards  disposed  of. 
id  Alliance."  March  25.  Visit 
Temple,  Bro.  Bowden,  D.T., 
presidmg.  Second  Degree  conferred  on  three.  Temple 
voted  Os.  to  Negro  Mission.  Two  candidates  initiated.— 
April  1.  Something  unusual  was  the  programme.  Twelve 
proposed  ;  five  initiated.  Reading  by  Bro.  Newton,  Mount 
Tabor  Lodge.— April  8.  Paper  by  Bro.  Tolton,  D.C.T. ; 
much  enjoyed  ;  four  initiated.— April  15.  Social  tea 
party ;  address  by  Bro.  Rev.  E.  E.  Stuttard ;  enjoyable 
meeting. 

BoLTox.— "Bolton  Claremont."  April  15.  Publio 
tea  meeting  to  celebrate  13th  anniversary  ;  Bro.  Bennett, 
S.D.C.T.,  presided,  and  gave  an  address;  songs,  recita- 
tions, &c.,  by  Bros.  Flitoroft,  Hough,  Sims,  and 
Venables,  Sisters  Dutch,  Tankard,  Jackson,  and  others  ; 
a  dialogue  from  tho  Watchword  by  Band  of  Hope 
memtiers  ;  address  bv  Sister  Kightley,  W,D.  V.T. 

Manchkstbr.— "Concilio  et  Lahore."  April  17. 
Report  by  W.S.  of  public  tea  on  April  3  shewed  a 
halnnce  for  Lodge  of  £1  Is.  6d.  ;  Bro.  Mills  re-elected 
L.D.,  Bro.  Hoskinson,  L.E  S.  ;  public  address  by  Bro. 
W.  E.  Axon  on  "  I'emperance  Progress  during  the  Past 
100  Years,"  was  listened  to  with  great  attention  ;  brief 
debate  by  Bros.  Hunter,  Stokoe,  and  Weatherill. 

LDKORli.— "Rescue."  April  10.  Duets,  Sisters 
Rupley,  and  Perry,  Bros.  Chappie  and  Matthias.  Songs, 
.Sisters  Mrs.  Parker,  Bros.  Douglas,  Enticknap,and  Smith. 
Recitations,  S  ster  Kirby,  Bros.  Quelch  and  Le  Keux. 
Reaoings.  Bios.  Cliewter  and  Powell.  Sister  Mrs. 
Excell  pre-ented  a  Bible  to  the  Lodge.  Open  session, 
fair  attendance. 

^  Manchester.- "City."  April  1.5.  It  being  Bro.  and 
Sister  Ursell'a  united  teetotal  birthday,  they  had  invited 
a  number  of  brothers  and.sisters  to  meet  them  to  partakeof 
their  hospitality.  Bro.  R.  W.  Duxbury  presided  at  the 
meetini;,  which  was  taken  part  in  by  Bros.  Boyes,  J.  C. 
Johnson,  Carey,  Gibbon,  W.U.Tr.,  Parfitt.  Roberts, 
Hunter,  Gibbon  jun..  Rose,  Turner,  and  Langdon,  and 
Sisters  u^'-oson  and  Newton.  A  vote  of  congratulation 
and  thanks  to  the  host  and  hostess  was  carried  with 
acclamation. 

Blackburn. —"  Star  of  Blackburn."  April  1.5. 
United  visit  from  Rose,  and  Triumph  Lodges  of  Accring- 
ton,  who  gave  a  capital  entertainment.  Speeches  by 
Bros.  Bennett  and  Bradley ;  songs,  Bros.  Cronshaw, 
Ormerod  and  Dodds  ;  reading,  sister  Leaver ;  recitation, 
Bro.  Hirst.  Refreshments  provided  by  Sisters  Battereby 
and  Rushton.  Fair  attendance.  Very  enjoyable  session. 
Bristol.— "Morning  Star."  Apiil  16.  Bro.  Lucas, 
W.D.S. ,  presided.  After  Lodge  business  had  been 
transacted,  a  miscellaneous  programme  of  songs,  &c.,was 
rendered  by  members  and  visitors,  the  following  taking 
part  :  Sisters  Berry  and  Lillie  Halton,  Bros.  Lucas, 
Cattle,  Goadby,  D.ake,  andConuett.     Attendance  fairly 


Dki 
Taylo 


SI'Ort.  — "  James  Teare. 
P.W.r.T.,  presided  over 
~    vley,     B 


April     12.      Bro. 
very  pleasant  meet- 
Taylor   and 


Wild  ;  recitation.  Mister  Pr 

Devunpoiit.- "Star  of  Morice  Town."  April  14. 
Bro.  Rich,  U',C.T,,  presided.  Songs  by  Bros.  Keely, 
Shaw,  Launce,  Christy,  Blight,  Rowley,  and  Jfaxwell. 
A  very  tiappy  evening  was  spent,  being  a  singing  com- 
I  etitiou  by  brothers.  Bro.  Shaw  was  awarded  the  prize, 
which  was  a  certificate  of  memberahip. 

Maiskeby-ihk-Sea.— "  Jcseph  Pojse."  April  14. 
Visited  by  Bro.  R.  .skelton,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Taylor, 
V.D,,  of  Middlesliro",  whogave  addresses  ;  this  Lodge  has 
a  good  Juvenile  Temple  attached  numbering  about  150  ; 
there  WPS  an  attendance  of  80  un,ler  the  superintendence 
(.f  Bro.  W.  Lapsley,  W.D.Coun.,  and  is  doing  a  good 
work  ;  a  good  programme  is  tieinj;  advano  'd  which  is  in- 
tended to  stir  up  the  adult  membership. 

1DDLE9BH0'— "Star  of  Hope."  April  16.  Visit  by 
Daisy  Lodge,  who  rendered  a  gotid  programme  consisting 
ofsong8,9lees,  duels,  &c.;  Bro^  R.  Skelton.D.C.T., Taylor, 
V.D.,  Howe,  V.D.,  and  others  gave  addreiiss  ;  thia 
Lodge  is  making  rapid  progress,  making  special  effort  to 
entertain  and  instruct  iheir  members. 

Whitiihoion  Moob,— "Glorious    Prospect."     April 


262 


^THE    aOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  26,  1886. 


12.  Br03.  R.  Stevenson  and  C.  H.  Nunney  recoon- 
mended  for  L.D.  and  E.Supt.  respectively.  They  were 
also  responsible  for  the  programme ;  coffee  and  buns  pro- 
vided, and  songs  and  recitations  given  by  E.  Slevcnson, 
O.  H.  Nunney,  P.  Adlington,  S.  J.  Nunney;  selection  on 
the  harmonium  and  violin  by  Bros.  C.  H.  Nunney,  sen. 
and  jun.;  two  initiated;  good  sepsions. 

Y4NS.-"  Join  and  Welcome."  Aprd  !.•.  Pretty 
good  attendance.  Vicited  by  Bro.  K.  Skeltnn,  p.C.T., 
Bros.  Taylor,  V.D.,  Dabbs,  D.T,,  and  Walton,  of 
M.ddenh.  Very  go^id  Juvenile  Temple  attached,  under 
tha  superintendence  of  Sister  Casson,  numbering  about 
(iO ;  addresses  by  the  visitors.  The  Lodge  intends 
having  several  public  meetings  during  the  next  quarter, 
withaviewof  stirring  up  the  members. 

Devokpoet.— "Workmen's  Rest."  April  17.  l>ro. 
Northcott,  D.C.T.  Henry  Wheeler  Lodge,  presided, 
A  good  programme  was  gone  through  and  much  enjoyed 
A  duet  by  Sisters  Shrigley  and  Salter;  songs  by  Bros. 
MaxweU,  Toope,  and  Sister  Chubb  ;  leadings  by  Bros. 
Maine  and  Parkes,  ;  and  a  chorus  by  the  members  of  the 
Henry  Wheeler  Lodge.  Bro.  Peter  Taylor  was  re- 
commended as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  James  H.  Carter  was 
recommended  as  L.E.S.  Use  of  Lodge  granted  for  tlie 
24th  inst.  for  special  D.L.  session.  A  vote  of  thanks  to 
the  visitors  brought  a  very  happy  meeting  to  a  dose.  ^ 
ClioYDON.— "  Hope  of  Croydon."  April  12.  Brothers 
night ;  poor  attendance  ;  a  very  pleasant  evening  ;  bisters 
E.  E.  and  E.  J.  Newland  sang  ;  Bro.  Pope,  Croydon 
Pioneers  Lodge,  a  recitation  ;  Bro.  Hudson,  Albert  Bond 
of  Brotherhood  Lodge,  »  recitation  ;  Bro.  Street, 
Jehovah  Jireh  Lodge,  gave  a  very  pleasing  address, 
which  was  thoroughly  appreciated  ;  Bro.  Day,  W-O.  j..,  a 
song;  and  Bro.  Biggs,  L.D.,  readings  from  the  Watcu- 
WOBD.    Fraternal  greetings  exchanged. 

Woolwich.— "  Sword  and  Shield."  April  15.  An 
entertainment  (Bro.  H.  Kenslmvv.  D.E.S.,  in  the  chair), 
by  the  Robert  St.  Blue  Ribbon  Choir,  of  Plumstead  ; 
conducted  by  Mr.  A.  Press.  An  interesting  programme 
was  given,  and  much  appreciated.  A  crowded 
attendance.  „      »      ■,  o      r, 

Castlefoud.— "  Come  and  Welcome.  April  S.  One 
initiated,  and  one  proposed.  Quarterly  programme 
adopted.  Pound  night ;  good  supply  ;  thoroughly  en- 
joyed by  all.— April  13.  One  admitted  on  c.c.  ;  one 
initiated,  and  one  proposed.  Recommendations  for  L.JJ. 
and  E.S.  duly  took  place.  Visit  of  Bro.  S.  Holdstook, 
V.D.  ;  who  gave  a  most  encouraaing  address.  An  in- 
Btruclive  and  pleasant  session.  Sister  Horsman,  W.  C.  1 ., 
presided;  good  attendance.  Sale  of  Watchwokd 
ncreasing, 

Manchester.— "Haven of  Rest."  April  14.  Visited 
by  the  Loyal  Robert  Whitworth  Lodge.  Bro.  H. 
ParBtt,  C.C.T.,  presided,  and  the  foUowini;  brothers  and 
Bisters  entertained :— Bro.  "  Summerfield,  Sister  L. 
Parfitt,  Bro.  Burns  ;  addresses  by  Bro.  Parfitt  and  Bro. 
Mitchell.  Cakes,  coffee,  oranges,  apples,  &c,.  were  pro- 
vided. It  being  the  40th  birthday  of  the  L.D.  of  the 
Haven  of  Rest,  Bro.  G.  Hedges  provided  the  refresh- 
ments. Congratulatory  addresses  were  given  to  the 
L.D.     A  very  pleasant  session  was  spent.  .     ■  ut 

Chei.te.'JHAM.— April  5.  One  proposed.  Pound  night. 
Proceeds  to  regalia  fund.-Aprd  12.  One  initiated 
Bro  Errington,  W.D.S.,  recommended  as  L.U.,  and 
Bro.  E.  Cox  as  L.E.S.    [Name  of  Lodge  not  stated.] 

HOLL.—"  Charles  Walsham."  April  17.  A  coffee 
supper  and  public  meeting;  well  attended-  after  an 
ample  repast, the  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Smith,  presided.  A  good 
programme WBS  given,  m which  the  following  took  part: 
Bisters  Baxter  and  Townsend  and  Bros.  Dyson,  E.ggms, 
and  Baxter  ;  the  Rev.  J.  Shaw,  F.S.S-,  gave  an  address 
Newark —"  Active."  April  13.  Coffee  supper  and 
entertainment  by  members  and  visitors;  songs  by  Sister 
Herrick  and  Bro.  Mortimer;  and  a  recitation  by  the 
W.S. ;  very  pleasant  evening  spent.  n       •   • 

Hadfield.— "  John  Ssrgeant."  April  (.  0°«  ."»- 
ated:  Good  of  the  Order;  pianoforte  solo,  Bro.  Bowden; 
duets.  Sisters  Williams  and  Whitehead.  Bros.  Booth 
and  Harrop;  songs,  Bro.  Nixon,  Sisters  Nixon  and 
Newsome ;  a  pleasant  evening.— April  14.  Letter-Jiox 
nisht  •  several  interesting  letters  read  ;  reading,  Bro. 
Williams ;  son-,  Bro.  Green ;  Bro.  Williams  recom- 
mended as  L.D.;  Brn.  Green  recommended  as  L.L.S. 

BlBMIHGHAM.-" Reformation."  March 24.  Paper  by 
Bro.  Joseph  Kesterton,  P.W.C.T.,  on  "The Benefits  of 
our  Order,  and  how  to  repay  them  ;  well  discussed.— 
March  30.  Half-pound  night.-April  6  Readings  and 
riticisms. -April  13.  Paper  by  Bro  1 .  Burgoyne,  on 
"A   Tour     in     Monmouthshire."    Pleasant     evening. 

■Watchwokds  sold.  ,     ,  „       „     «     ■,  1 1       o„. 

ESFENKrMOOK.-"TriumphofHope."  AprilU.  One 
proposed  ;  Saturday  Evening  Entertainment  Committee 
,  resented  final  report  shewing  that  27  meetings  were 
b  old  during  the  season,  and  handed  over  l.is.  share  ot 
profits,  which  it  was  decided  to  expend  in  open-air  work; 
Public  Work  Committee  appointed  to  make  arrangements 
for  same.  Sister  M.  Fleming  being  responsible  provided 
following  programme  :  Recitations,  Bros.Wardlaw  (own 
composition  in  Tyneside  dialect)  and  J.  Ayton  ;  readings. 
Sisters  M.  Fleminc  and  S.  Berriman,  and  Bros.  W. 
Witherington  and  W.  Ayton.  .     •,     ir        -n.^ 

Newark.— "  Good  Samaritan.  April  i.i.  uro. 
Payne  W  C  T.,  being  responsible  for  the  programme, 
provided  fruit  and  light  refreshments  ;  and  also  gave 
t  wo  readings  at  the  close.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was 
Itiven  to  Bro.  Payne.    A  sister  admitted  on  c.c.  . 

Leeds.-"  Nil  Desperandum."  Anrillo.  Good  busi- 
ness session,  recommendation  of  L.U  and  L.E.b.  : 
Bro.  J.  J.  Wilkinson  nominated  for  the  iOlli  year  as 
£  D.,  and  ]!ro.  Boyes  re-elected  as  E.S,  Report  of 
special  session  of  D.L.  given  and  questions  arising  there- 
from  discussed.      Good   progianime   arranged  for  next 

''"BlBM;sGl.AM.-"NilDesperandum,"  April  10.  Who 
shall  be  Chief  ?  Some  very  interesting  questions  were 
put  and  answered,  causing  much  merriment  and  inBtruc- 
lon.    Bro.  Joseph  Kesterton,  L.D.  (Star  of  Hope),  acted 


Exeter.— April  l.i.  "  Matthew  the  Miller.  ^ '«'' »' 
the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  Parr,  who  gave  an  interesting  address. 

BoTIEnKNOWLE.— " Triumphant."  April  16.  Resolved 
to  give  an  entertainment  in  aid  of  the  funds  of  the 
Hampsterley  Band  of  Hope ;  visit  from  the  Hope  of 
Cockfi"ld  Lodge,  presided  over  by  Bro.  A.  Scott,  W.C.i. 
and  VD.;  20  visitors  present,  who  supplied  the  pro- 
gramme ;  open  Lodge  at  7.4.1  p.m  ;  recitation.  Sister  L. 
Dixon  ;  instrumental  piece  by  Bro.  Jos.  Liddle ;  songs 
by  Sisters  A.  Churchill  (2),  J.  Clark,  and  L.  A.  Miller, 
Bros.  W.  Holden,  Jas.lLindsley,  and  A.  Ogden  ;  duet  by 
Sisters  E.  A.  Dixon  and  J.  Clark  ;  readinifs  by  Bros.  1. 
Clark  and  C.  Nelson  ;  a  very  enjoyable  evening. 

TORQUAY.-"  Excelsior."  ,  April  10  W.C.T.,  Bro.  R. 
B.  Narracott,  presiding.  Circular  read  Irom  Lr.w.i^.i., 
for  recommending  L.D.  and  L.E.S.  for  the  ensuing  year. 
Item  on  the  programme  was,  "Some  Lessons  ou  Natural 
History  to  be  Learned  from  a  Bunch  of  Watercresses,  by 
Bro.  A.  C.  Oakshott ;  very  interesting  and  satisfactory  ; 
various  brethren  took  part  in  the  discussion.  A  good 
attendance  and  acapital  evening  was  spent. 

New  Maliikn,"— "Sure  Refuge."  Aprd  2.  Roll  ot 
members  called.  Lecture,  "King  Alcohol,  by  Bro. 
Garland  ;  instructive  and  interesting.- Aiinl  9.  Election 
of  Deputies,  &c  :  Bro.  J.  C.  Woollacott,  L.D„  and  Bro. 
G.  R.  Cawley,  E.Supt.  Resolution  to  invite  D.Lodge  to 
New  Maiden  adopted ;  two  proposed.  Programme, 
sisters'  night ;  Sister  Page,  W.V.T.,  presided  and  the 
iderod  an  excellent   programme  of  dialogues. 


Sister  Bower,  Golden  Rule  Lodge,  gave  an  address. 
Very  pleasant  session ;  several  parents  and  Irienas 
present.  During  the  evening  the  superintendent  gave 
the  members  of  the  Temple  a  free  invitation  to  a  visit  to 
the  bazaar.  .,    ,„        ,  .     »• 

PRESION.-On  AprU  7    a  Juvenile  Temple  was  insti- 
tuted   in    the   Hope   of  Prest.m  Lod^e  by  Bro.  James 
ock«  D  S.J.T.    Four  honorary  members  were  admitted, 
jd  IG  Juveniles  initiated.    It  was  resolved  to  name  the 
Temple  Hope  of  Preston.     Sister  Elvin  was  recommended 
superintendent,  and  Sister  E.  Dickinson  assistant  Biiper- 
intendent.    Other  members  were  proposed.    Bro.  OockB 
ive  a  few  interesting  remarks  to  the  children. 
COSHAM.— "Hope  of    Cosham."      March   31.       Very 
ijcyable  meeting.    Visit  of  Bro.  Reed  (Southampton), 
who  gave  an  instructive  address.  -April  7.    Good  atten- 
dance.     Initiation   ceremony  impressively     performeil. 
Programme:     Readings  and     recitations    from  Juvenile 
remplar,  by  Sisters  Pink,  Fullick,  Wheeler,  and  Pearce  ; 
Bros.  Goadall,    Budd,    Glasspool,    and   others,     femple 
■king  well.    Juvenile   Tcmplara  circulated  every 


nth. 


'rince  of  the  West."  April  13.    A  united 

was  held  ;  a  good   attendance.    Recita- 

:  by  tlie   members,  and  speeches  by  the 

Arrangements  have  been  made  to  have 


recitations,  and  singing.— April  1(.     - 
absentees  present.       [We  allowed  this  last  expression 
stand,  though  it  is  nure/rts*.  than  English,  wo  think 
Ed  1    One  initiated  ;  three  proposed  ;  arrangements  for 
public  tea  on  Good  Friday.      Second  Degree  meeting  ; 
lour    members    inducted    to    the   Degree     of    Fidelity. 
Watchwords  sold  at  every  session. 

NOTES  FROM  WALES. 
Tlie  Rev  H.  Elvet  Lewis,  of  Hull,  recently  rendered 
most  helpful  service  to  trie  Clwydi»n  L'dge,  at  Rhyl,  by 
delivering  an  admirable  lecture  on  "Empty  Nests    r 
Lost  Birds."     Visitors  to  Rhyl  should   not  fail   to  v 
this  English  Lodge  which  meets  every  Tuesday  in  Ch 
Church  Lecture  Hall  ^rr     ^     i        <-•  vir    o„,   „f 

I  am  glad  to  hear  from  Bro.  W.  Cooke,  G.W.  Sec.  of 
the  English  Grana  Lodge  of  Wales,  that  so  far  as  the 
reports  have  come  to  hand  from  the  Lodges,  there  is  an 
increase  in  membership.  Five  new  Lodges  have  bee,, 
instituted,  and  two  others  have  been  reopened.Bro.  1.  K. 
Davies  G.S.  J.T.reports  a  juvenile  membership  of  3,bOJ. 
This  I  think  also  shews  some  progress.  Several  new 
Temples  will  shortly  be  formed. 

I  am  glad  to  know  that  the  EnglistTGood  Templars  of 
Wales  will  be  represented  at  the  forthcoming  session  of 
the  G.L.  of  England,  at  Newport,  so  near  file  Welsh 
borderland.  Bro.  W.  T.  Raper,  G.W.C.T.  and  J.  Fergus- 
son  G  W  V  T.,  both  of  Cardiff,  have  been  deputed  to 
attend' as  visitors.  Knglish  brethren  who  are  going  to 
Newport  might  help  their  friends  over  the  borders  if  they 
would  wiitetoeither  of  Iho  brothers  above  named.  Bro. 
Fer^us'on  is  the  D.C.T.  for  East  Glamorganshire. 

Not  neglecting  their  own  districts  the  G.L.  Executive 
have  deputed  Bro.  J.  Smout,  G.W.T.  of  Llanidloes^  to 
visit  the  Lodges  in  Mon.and  East  Brecon  ;  and  Bro.  Rev. 
Burford  Hooke,  G.W.C.,  to  render  similar  service  in 
Pembrokeshire.    Delegations  have  also  been  appointed  to 

""l  am  gla'd  to  know  that  the  English  Lodges  in  North 
Wales  are  increasing,  especially  at  Holyhead,  Bangor, 
ind  Rhyl.  With  a  view  to  add  to  their  efficiency  and  to 
itrengthen  their  number  it  has  been  agreed  to  hold  a 
special  session  of  the  G.L.  of  Wales  at  Bangor  early  in 
May,  for  the  purpose  of  conferring  the  G.L.  Degree,  and 
of  consulting  as  to  the  future  of  the  Order  in  that 
District.  It  is  hoped  a  Lodge  at  Carnarvon  will  be  soon 
started  and  be  in  working  order  long  before  the  Rieht 
Worthy  G.L.of  the  World  hold  its  next  session  there  The 
fact  that  a  special  G.L.  is  to  be  held  at  Bangor  ,  will,  I 
think,  fix  South  Wales  as  the  place  of  next  years  G.L. 

session  as  well  as  this.  *  r.    .- 

Akglo-Celt. 


ToEiii'AV  — ": 
Temple  Session 
tions  and  singin; 
superintendents 

united  session  once  a  iiioiii.ii. 

Portsmouth.  —  "  Victoria  Empress."  April  5. 
Twenty-two  initiated.  Sister  M.  A.  Goodall,  P.S.J.T., 
The  Bedford,  London,  gave  an  excellent  address,  which 
was  much  appreciated.  Programme,  Catechism  on 
Alcohol.— April  12.  Thirty-nine  initiated.  Programme, 
Lessons  from  Temperance  Lesaon  Book.  Great  compe- 
tition among  the  members  for  the  prizes  for  bringing  the 
most  candidates  during  the  quarter.  ...,., 

Writtle.— "  Perseverance.'  April  14.  A  visit  of 
Bro.  A.G.  Vale,  D.C.Sec.,who  gave  an  address,  which 
was  listened  to  with  great  attention.  This  Temple  has 
only  been  instituted  a  short  time,  and  is  making  satis- 
factory progress.  ,  ....  ^  J 

Alton.— "Excelsior."  This  Temple  was  re-iustituted 
in  January  last  by  Sister  Goodyear,  D.S.J.T.,  with  IS 
members  which  has  now  increased  to  42.— April  13. 
Public  entertainment,  at  which  the  Rev.  Mitchell- 
Mansell  presided.  A  capital  programme  of  recitations, 
dialogues,  and  readings,  was  given.  .,    ,  .       ,-. 

RATCLlFF.-"Hope  of  Ratcliff"  April  14  Nine 
initiated.  Blackboard  lesson.  "  The  Three  Fs,"  by  Bro 
1  H.  Heal,  V.S.J.T.  Templerapidly  increasing  in  numbers 

id  attendance. 

Salford.— "  Pride  of  Orsdal.' 


ApriL14.     Very  large 

„ttendance,  includiog  Bros.  G.  GrifRth8,.pj,J.T.»E.  C. 
Bainbridge.  P.D.C.T.,  and  H.  0.  Neill,  VVS.J.T.,  At  7 
o'clock  the  meetingwas  thrown  open  to  friends  aad  a  recita- 
tion competition  to. Jc  place,  the  piece  chose^  Being  The 
Temperance  Alphabet:"  After  a  close  competition  the 
judges  gave  their  decision  as  follows: -1st.,  Sister  W.J. 
Thompson  :  2nd,  Bro.  H.  Waddington  ;  3rd,  Sister  W. 
J.  Whitiii;  ■  4tb,  Sister  A.  Smith;  5th,  Bro.  A. 
Goodwin.  Mr.  She-plietd  gave  a  very  interesting 
address,  as  did  also  Bro: .  Griffiths  (who  presented  the 
Driz»8)  and  Bainbridge  (who  presented  cards  of  member- 
ship), and  Bros.    Handley,  P.V.S.J.T.,   and  Sheviatt, 

HackKET.— "  Hackney  Mission."  April  6.  One 
juvenile  initiated  and  six  adults.  The  rest  of  sesiion 
taken  up  in  recitations,  solos,  and  ode  singing,  &c.,  &c. 

BIBJIINGHAM.— "  St.  Gabriel's."  April  9.  Visited 
Centre  of  Hope,  and  entertained  them  with  songs  and 
recitations.  A  Templar  dialogue,  by  Bro.  Joseph  Kes- 
terfcon,'was  given  by  Sisters  Cariss,  Orton,  and  Kester- 
ton.— April  10.  Centre  of  Hope  paid  return  visit,  and 
entertained  ably.— April  17  Sharp  practice,  conducted 
equal  to  Sub-Lodge.  Temple  established  eight  months; 
90  memtiers. 

Cheltenham.-"  Samuel  Bowly  "  (senior).  March  30. 
Two  initiated.  Good  programme  by  members.- April 
C  and  13.  Usual  meeting  ;  large  attendance.  Temple 
increasing. 

Cheltkn-ham.-"  Victoria.  April  6.  Parlour  games, 
under  the  direction  of  Bro.  Westmancott,  S.J.T.  ;  much 
enjoyed.— April  13.  Five  initiated,  others  proposed, 
m      -  .-  1-^1.:--  ...-  ..t._  _    period  of  de- 


JUVENILE   TEMPLE  NEWS. 

Salford.— '-Pride  of  Ordsal."  April  7.  Large  attend- 
ance-five  initiated.  Visits  from  Bros.  E.  K.  George, 
V.S..J.T.,  and  H.  O'Ncil,  V.S.J.T.,  who  gave  encouraging 
addresses,  recitations,  &c.  „    „,      ,    o- 

HAVEimiLL.-"  The  Will  and  the  Way  "  March  2.5. 
Bro  H  F.  Thake  was  elected  superintendent,  and  Bro. 
Janies  Backler  assistant  superintendent  for  the  ensuing 

^°Gl4SG0W.—"  Anderston  United."  April  7.  Third 
annual  soiree.  Bro.  F.  B  Graham,  superintendent, 
presiding  ;  2.50  present.  Fifty  valuable  books,  which 
were  given  by  members  and  fi  ieudi  of  the  Adult  Lodge, 
were  presented  to  the  children  who  had  gained  them  for 
singing,  reading,  and  reciting.  Collecting  for  Lodge  funds 
and  for  bringing  members  to  the  Lodge.  Superintendent  s 
report  shewed  the  Lodge  to  be  in  a  flourishing  condition. 
Aildiesses  by  Bro.  McKay,  agent  olthe  S.T.L.,  and  Mr. 
Dunn.  The  greater  part  of  the  programme  was  by  the 
children,  and  gave  every  satisfaction.  The  Juvenile  Tcm- 
nJar  is  sold  regularly.  .,.,.,         ,      t. 

Truro.—"  Hope  of  Truro."  April6.  Address  by  Bros. 
Sutton  and  Cuimnings  (Modbury).  Very  interesting 
session  •  02  members  present. 

Ratcliff.—"  Hope  of  Ratcliff. '  April  7.  Two 
iniliated;an  address  by  Sister  Mrs.  Fisk,  subject, 
"Templars,  Past  and  Present."  The  speaker's  genial 
and  instructive   style  fixed  the  attention  of   a  crowded 

DONCASTER.—"  Morning  Star."  April  2.  Fou 
1  initiated,  and  three  proposed.— April  9.  One  proposed  , 
1  vote  of  thanks  for  past  services  were  given  to  Sisters  1 . 
■  and   M.    Nelson,    who  are   leaving   for   Huddersfield. 


Songs, 


Temple  looking  up  i 


DISTRICT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS. 


Middlesex.— Aprd  10.  Bro. D.  Gc 
sided.     There    was    a    good   altenda 


,1  D.S.J.T.,  pre- 
Bro.    Gover 


siaea.  mere  was  a  ^i.wu  «vucuu.vu,.c.  yi".  v..«.o4 
reported  a  membership  of  2,584;  18  Temples  had  reported 
a  circulation  of  820  Temperance  periodicals  monthly. 
Considering  the  depression  of  trade,  the  decrease  m  the 
adult  Order,  and  other  adverse  circumstances,  it  was  a 
matte>r  for  thankfulness  that  the  decrease  in  the 
lo  Order  in  Middlesex_  during  the  last  quarter 


next 

nybeare,  M.P.  for 
rnwall,  had  already 
lie  Temperance  by  the 


had  only  been  seven.  He 
great  service  which  Mr.  C 
tlie   Camborne    Division     of     C 

rendered  to  the  cnuse  of  Juven.iD  .,.v>ui..--»....v  wj  «..« 
introduction  of  his  Bill  prohibiting  the  sale  of  intoxicants 
tochildrenunderlSyearsof  age.It  was  a  cause  for  rejoicing 
to  know  that  the  Billhad  nassed  its  second  reading  by  a 
majority  of  17.  But  final  succ-ss  was  far  short  of  being 
achieved  ;  for  the  Bill  would  very  likely  be  marred  in 
Committee.  At  such  a  time  and  with  such  a  Bill  before 
the  Legislature,  the  Middlesex  District  would  bo 
■'     they     did    not 


__     who 

litted  to  tho 

..JD  with  that 

that  there  was 

connection  \ 


recreant    to      their    great     cause      if 
attempt    to     strengthen    the     hands 
had  charge  ot  the  Bill,  .and  hence  he 
Council  the  propriety   of  adopting 
view.  Finally,lie  inentioiif  ri  with  pie 

to  be  a  jiublic  .Juvenile  demonstiatioi. 

the  coming  G.L.  in  Newport.  Bro.  J.  B.  Scott,  D.S., 
seonded,  and  the  report,  after  some  discussion,  was 
unanimously  adopted.  Bro.  Scott,  D.S.,  moved,  and  Bro. 
H.  Brown,  D.C.,  seconded,  the  appointment  of  a  special 
committee  on  Legisl.ation,  which  should  (1)  seek  an  iater- 
I  view  by  deputation  with  Mr.  Conybeare,  to  thank  him 


April  26,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


263 


for  his  Bill,  and  encr>ur.ve  bim  to  press  on  his  Eiilsoaa 
to  get  It  passed  uamiitilated  it  possible  ;  (3)  to  prepare 
and  send  a  petition  in  its  favour  from  the  District 
Council;  and  (3)  to  urge  by  letter  every  M.P.  for  the 
Middlesex  constituencies  to  vote  for  the  Bill  in  its  en- 
tirety. This  was  agreed  to,  and  Bios.  Cover, 
Chambers,  Browne,  Scott,  and  Insull  were 
appointed  the  committee  accordlnKly,  The  District 
Council  expressed  itself  favourable  to  a  quarterly  pass- 
word for  the  Juvenile  Order.  A  special  committee  wa? 
appnintnd,  consi^it  ng  of  Eros.  Gover,  Insull,  Browne, 
Macrow,  and  Bond,  to  arrange  for  the  printing  of  Bro. 
Insull's  paper  (delivered  before  the  recent  conference)  on 
the  subject  of  "  How  to  increase  the  Juvenile  Order." 
The  District  Secretary  having  been  requested  to  confer 
with  the  managing  authorities  of  this  year's  Crystal 
Pal?ce  Temperance  Fete,  Bro.  Soott  announced  that  the 
Viniting  Superintendents  had  met  at  Sister  Kussell's.who 
had  generously  entertained  them  to  tea,  and  had  agreed 
upon  the  allotment  of  the  Temples  under  their  respective 
charges ;  and  that,  amt.ngst  other  things,  they  hart 
resolved  to  organi'*e  an  excursion  under  th«  auspices  o' 
the  Council  Executive  to  the  Good  Templar  Orphanage 
at  Sunbnry.  Other  business  was  transacted,  and  thi 
Council  closed. 


SUB-DISTRICTS,  CONVENTION.S,  &c, 

Athkrstone— On  April  7,  a  meeting  of  members  of 
the  Order  took  place  at  the  Coffee  House,  Atherstone, 
for  the  purpose  of  forming  the  Lodges  of  Atherstone, 
Bedworth.  Hartahill,  and  Nuneaton  into  a  Convention 
TheD.C.T.,  Br.i.  W.  J.  Glover, presided.  It  was  decidec 
that  the  name  should  be  Nuneaton  District  Convention 
The  following  were  chosen  :— Officers,  Bro.  O.  J.  Oakev 
W.C.T.;  Sister  Miss  Elliott,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  Jabez  Hall 
W.Sec.  ;  Bro  Newton,  W.F.S.  ;  Bro.  Robinson  WT' 
Sister  Harriss,  W.C.  ;  Bro.  Summers,  W.M,  ;  Bro  Rev 
J.  M,  Manninston,  P.W.C.T.  The  question  of  rules  foi 
the  government  of  the  Convention,  and  mode  of  raisinf, 
funds,  were  referred  to  the  Executive  for  consideration 
and  report  to  a  future  meeting. 

Mancbestse.— On  April  10  No.   3  convention  mu 

the  Pioneer  Lodge  Room.  The  V.D.'a  report  shewed 
Lodges  inagener,ally  low  cindilion,  with  the  exception 
of  the  Tower  of  Refuge.  Good  Samaritan,  and  Ardivick 
Happy  Home.  Tho  Executive  reported  having  visited 
many  of  the  Lodges  during  the  quarter,  and  advocated 
the  promotion  of  mission  and  revival  work.  They  intend 
to  hold  a  public  meeting  at  Stretford  in  a  few  weeks  and 
expect  to  open  a  new  Lod^e  there.  Juvenile  Temple 
Committee  appointed  as  follows:  Sisters  Lo-d  and  D.ibbs 
Bros.  George  and  Foden.  .Sister  M.  A.  Lord  was  recom- 
mended as  V.D.  in  place  of  Bro.  Musk,  D.ES.  Thiv-e 
C.Supls.  were  elected,  namely  ;  Bro.  Cochrane,  for  the 
S.W.  ;  Bro.  Oowen  for  the  E  ,  and  Bro.  Hed-o^  for  the 
S.  Bro.  J.  G.  Tolton,  D.C.T.,  presided,  and  there  was  a 
fair  attendance 

Bolton  and  FAnswonTH.— The  quarterly  session  was 
held  in  the  Primitive  Methodist  School-rooni,  ()u  ^en- 
street,  Farnworth,  on  April  10,  when  Bro  John 
Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T.,  and  District  Organising  Ageot. 
presided.  Representatives  from  10  Lod?:e3  and  three 
Temples  were  present,  and  in  their  reports  shewed  a 
slight  variation,  numerically,  to  last  quarter.  T.'ie 
S.D.C.T.  in  his  report  stattd  that  on  tlie  whole  the 
District  was  in  a  perfect  state  of  harmony.  The  re- 
ports of  the  secretary,  executive,  and  finance  co.-nmittee 
were  given,  which  were  to  tho  effect  that  12  visits  had 
been  paid  to  Subordinate  Lodges,  that  four  Executiv. 
meetings  and  three  Degree  Sessions  had  been  held  in  thi 
quarter.  In  finance  a  slight  increase  of  receipts  over  ex- 
penditure was  shewn.  The  election  of  officers  vacant 
by  the  retirement  of  the  S.D.S.J.T.,  S.D.M. 
and  the  creation  of  office  of  S.D.Couns.  r.' 
salted  in  the  appointment  of  Bro.  A.  Isherwood  (liritish 
Temperance  Leage),  Bro.  R.  Ed^e  (Happy  Home),  and 
^„  Bro.  T.  Morrow  (Resolation).  Bro.  Edwards  gave  a 
>: -stirring  address,  in  which  he'^idvocated  prayer  n.eetings 
and  caution  in  electing  officers.  After  addresses,  &c 
from  Bros.  Howard,  S.D.T.,  Hou.?h  and  Turner,  V. Us, 
had  been  given,  votes  of  tlianks  were  passed  to  Bro.' 
Edwards  for  presiding,  and  to  the  John  Jackson  Lodge 
for  their  reception. 

MANCHE-STKn.— Tho  quarterly  session  of  No.  1  Conven- 
tion was  held  on  April  17,  in  the  Canning  Lodg^,  iVIerci^r- 
■treet,  Oldham-road.  The  Convention  was  called  t  >  order 
at  3  p.m.  by  Bro.  Lowden  C.C.T.  The  report  of  the 
Executive  shewed  that  most  of  tho  Lodges  within  ttie 
area  were  in  a  prosperous  condition.  Reports  of 
Representatives  from  Lodges  were  very  .  satis- 
factory. Several  missions  have  been  held  during 
the  past  quarter,  which  are  under  the  supervipion  of 
Bro.  J.  Edward,P.G.W.C.T.,Bro.  Edward,  P.G  W.C.T 
Bro.  J.  a.  Tolton,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Parfitt,  C.C.T., 
No.  3.  Convention,  were  introduced]  with  tho  usiiiil 
honours.  The  report  of  C.C.T.  was  very  encouraging. 
Bros.  Edward,  T<.lton,  Parfitt,  and  Robinson  gave 
addresses.  At  G  p.m.  a  very  good  tea  was  provided  by 
the  Lodge,  and  at  7.30  a  public  meeting  was  held.  The 
chair  was  occupied  bv  the  C.C.T.,  and  address-s  were 
delivered  by  Bro.  Musk,  D.E.S.,  and  Bro.  Gibbon. 
W.D.Tr.  The  meeting  was  enlivened  with  songs,  duets, 
&c  ,  by  members  of  the  Lodge. 


TuE  May  Mehtings.— Friends  visiting  London  miy 
find  excellent  day  accommodation  at  the  Lonilon 
Central  Club,  Bridewell-place,  New  Bridjfe-street,  E.G. 
Luncheons,  tea.',  kc,  at,  moderate  tariff.  Country 
subecriptions  10a.  Gd.  per  annum.  Reading  acd 
writing-rooms,  i;o. 

To  CvcLisT.s.— Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  flesh  forming  qualities,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury's  Cocoa,  providing  an 
exhilarating  beverage — comforting  and  sustaining  for 
long  or  short  tiips,— [Advi.] 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

[This  column  is  for  notes  of  progress.  Tersely  and 
briefly  expressed  paragraph.3  of  news,  of  the  institution 
or  restoring  of  Lodges,  and  the  extension  of  the  Order 
invited.] 

Che-stek. — On  Tliursday,  April  8,  a  number  of 
members  of  the  Cestrian  Lodoe,  accompanied  by 
Bros.  T.  S.  Crosthwaite,  P.D.C.T.,  and  .Tohn 
Daries,  D.C.T.,  drove  over  to  the  vilhigo  of  Dun- 
ham-on-the-HiU,  and  held  the  first  Good  Templar 
meeting  ever  known  in  the  village,  at  the  Wesleyan 
Chapel.  The  chair  was  taken  by  Mr.  John 
Williams,  of  Dunham,  agent  to  Lord  Shewsbury, 
an  old  Temperance  advocate,  and  stirring  addresses 
were  given  by  the  P.D.C.T.  and  D.C.T.  Bro.  G. 
Davidson,  W.D.A.S  ,  gave  a  recitation,  and  all  the 
members  wore  regalia.  Although  not  a  sufficient 
number  of  those  present  were  willing  to  start 
a  Lodge  at  once,  it  is  fully  expected  that  this  eftbrt 
will  not  be  futile.  By  the  kindness  of  the  friends, 
refi-eshmenfs  were  provided  for  the  Ceatrians,  who 
returned  home  highly  pleased  with  their  outing. 

Essex. — A  second  successful  Temperance  meeting 
was  held  in  the  Wesleyan  Chapel  in  the  village  of 
Haelleigh  on  Monday  evening,  March  29.  The 
meeting  was  under  the  auspices  of  Nil  Desperan- 
dnm  Lodge,  Southend-on-Sea.  Bro.  W.  J.  Francis, 
L.D.  (P.D.C.T.  Essex),  presided.  Bro.  F.  W. 
Freeman,  W.D.  Ch.,  and  the  chairman  gave  ad- 
dresses (that  of  the  latter  being  illustrated  by 
d  agrams).  Sister  Francis  recited,  and  severa 
Temperance  hymns  were  sung  during  tho  evening. 
The  chapel  was  well  filled  and  31  pledges  were  taken 
at  the  close,  making  a  total  of  70  at  the  two  meetings. 
The  inhabitants  of  the  quiet  village  of  South  Ben- 
fleet  were  on  the  qui  vive  on  Friday  evening,  March 
2G,  handbills  and  tr.acts  having  been  previously 
left  at  every  house  stating  that  a  Temperance  meet- 
ing would  be  held  in  the  Wesleyan  Chapel  on  that 
evening  by  some  members  of  the  Southend-on-Sea 
Good  Templar  Lodge.  At  the  time  for  commencing 
the  chapel  was  comfortably  full,  many  working  men 
being  present.  Bro.  F.  W.  Freeman,  W.D.  Chap. , 
presided.  Sister  C.  L.  Francis  gave  a  recitation, 
and  Bros.  Croxson,  Freeman,  and  Francis, 
P.D.C.T.,  gave  addresses,  which  were  interspered 
with  solos  and  hymns.  Twenty-three  pledges  were 
taken,  five  bein"  from  men  engaged  in  the  railway. 
At  Hockley  the  iVesleyan  Chapel  was  crowded  on 
Monday  evening.  April  5,  to  hear  Temperance 
addresses  by  Bros.  Freeman  and  Francis  of 
Southend.  The  members  of  the  local  B.-ind  of 
Hope  assisted  with  recitations  and  singing  and  the 
meeting  resulted  in  11  pledges. 

East  and  Mid  Sckbey. — The  missionary  effort  on 
the  part  of  the  members  at  Reigate  has  been  most 
successful  during  the  last  six  months,  being  re- 
warded by  initiations  at  almost  every  Lodge  session. 
Also  in  planting  the  Juvenile  Order  in  that  portion 
of  the  district  on  April  1.  A-  large  gathering  of 
members  was  present,  taking  part  in  the 
in.ititution  of  the  Hope  of  Reigate  Juvenile  Temple 
by  Bro.  J.  J,  Edw.ards,  D.S.J.T.,  and  supported  by 
Bro.  C.  dill,  -Gounsellor;  Bro.  W.  Shepherd, 
secretary  ;  20  juveniles  and  nine  adults  were  ini- 
tiated. Bro.  -T.  H.  Shergold  was  recommended  as 
S.J.T.  Addresses  by  Bros.  J.  J.  Edwards,  Hill, 
Shepherd,  Inwood,  and  Shergold,  who  on  behalf  of 
the  Reigato  members  thanked  the  District  officers 
for  their  presence  ;  much  spirit  was  manifested  and 
a  very  successful  meeting  closed  to  make  way  for 
Lodge  session  and  Degree  meeting. 

Hanwell(Middlesf,x).— On  April  8,  the  North 
umberlaud  Lodge,  which  has  not  been  working  for 
three  quarters,  was  re-opened  at  the  cofTee  tavern, 
Diston-road,  by  Bro.  T.  G.  Macrow,  U.D.  Three 
applicants  joined  as  Ancient  Templars  ;  three  by 
c.c. ,  and  two  were  initiated.  Election  of  oflioers 
as  follows  :— Bro.  H,  Johnson,  W.C.T.,  Sister  E. 
Smith,  W.V.T.,  Sister  B.  Hughes,  W.S.  Officers 
installed  by  Bro.  T.  0.  Macroiv,  assisted  by  Bros. 
B.  Whcatly,  and  Bro.  T.  Sargant.  Otlier  names 
given  in  for  membership.  Every  prospect  of 
becoming  a  good  Lodge. 

Yarmouth,  (Nokfolk). — On  Monday,  March  29, 
a  public  meeting  was  held  in  St.  Mary's  School- 
room, Southtown,  when  Bro,  W,  Winton,  D,  C.T. 
of  Middlesex,  gave  a  capital  address  upon  tho 
Old  r.  On  Tuesday  a  united  meeting  of  the  five 
Lodges  was  lield%n  the  Good  Hope  Lodge-room, 
the  chair  was  otcupied  by  Bro.  T.  Goate,  D.T., 
and  the  other  chairs  by  the  W.C.  Templars  and 
W.V.  Templars  of  the  five  Lodges.  Bro.  Winton  | 
was  invited  to  preside,  when  he  delivered  another 
telling  address  on  the  Good  of  the  Order.  On  the 
following  Tuesday  Bro.  T.  Goate,  assisted  by  the 
officers  ofjthe  Yarmouth  Degree  Temple,  instituted 


a  new  Lodge,  to  be  called  the  Southtown  Lodge, 
with  2-1  members  and  several  names  for  the  next 
meeting.  Bro.  C.  Stacey  Watson  is  tlie  first 
W.C.T..  Bro.  Nicholson  is  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Jladder- 
son  is  W  Sec.  Tho  prosiiect  is  very  hopeful,  as 
the  District  has  been  quite  neglected  through  the 
want  of  a  room  to  hold  meetings' 

Devoxport On  Tuesday,  April  0,  the  members 

of  tho  various  Lodges  meeting  in  the  Temperaneo 
Hall,  held  a  public  meeting  and  entertainment,  tha 
first  of  a  series  arranged  for  the  purpose  of  reviving 
the  Order  in  tho  town.  There  was  a  grand  muster 
cf  members  in  regalia  and  tho  general  public.  Bro. 
T.  H.  Hamiey,  D.C.T.,  presided,  and  gave  a  very 
earnest  address.  Bros.  Richards,  Litten,  and 
Moon  were  the  speakers,  and  gave  telling  addresses. 
The  Star  of  Morice  Town  Handbell  Ringers,  con- 
ducted by  Bro.  George  Prouso,  rendered  in  a  very 
creditable  style  three  selections ;  Bro.  J.  H. 
Stephens  also  played  three  selections  upon  his 
fairy  bells  ;  duets  by  Mrs.  George  and  Miss  Jago  ; 
recitations  by  Sisters  Litten,  Elworthy,  and  Bro. 
Calloway.  Miss  George  presided  at  the  harmonium. 
An  increase  in  membership  is  looked  for  as  a  result; 
of  these  entertainments. 

Liverpool. — On  April  12  a  Lodge  was  instituted 
in  209,  County -road,  Walton,  to  be  called  Walton 
Happy  Home.  Eight  members  were  initiated  and 
15  joined  by  clearance  card.  The  members  and 
friends  met  an  hour  before  the  meeting  and  sat 
down  to  a  cup  of  tea,  Ac,  served  by  Bro.  Inker- 
m.an.  The  installing  officer  was  Bro.  B.  W. 
Kirl'.us,  P.W.D.S,,  assisted  by  Bro.  M.  Jones, 
W.D. Sec,  and  Bros.  Bulhnan  and  Gilmore,  of  tha 
Hope  of  All  Souls'  Lodge.  A  very  successful' 
Oldening  with  prospect  of  great  success.  One 
brother  has  succeeded  in  getting  his  whole  family, 
servants,  and  two  workmen  to  join,  and  several 
others  who  had  looked  upon  Good  Templary  shyly 
and  tried  moderation  have  abandoned  this  and  put 
on  the  armour  and  express  their  determination todo 
all  in  their  power  to  hel()  in  the  noble  cause. 

WiLTSBiRE.— On  March  29  Bro.  Bramley  com- 
menced a  two  days'  mission  at  Salisbury  ;  Mr.  J. 
Moore  presided.  At  the  close  a  Lodge  session 
was  held  and  six  candidates  were  initiated,  and 
several  others  proposed,  including  tho  chairman  of 
the  public  meeting.  Another  large  meeting  was  held, 
presided  over  by  Mr.  J.  Herring.  So  great 
was  the  success  that  a  week's  mission  was  ar- 
ranged. On  Wednesday,  31st,  a  '.hroe  days'  mission 
commenced  at  Whiteparish,  where  both  the 
Lodge  and  Temple  had  ceased  working  owing  to 
various  circumstances,  but  Bro.  B.  not  only  awoke 
the  old  members  but  initiated  several  new  ones, 
and  the  Lodge  and  Temple  are  now  again  fairly  at 
work.  This  District  has  already  found  the  advan- 
tage of  a  permanent  agent,  and  lias  proved  a  great 
help  to  weak  Lodges  ;  and  it  is  pleasing  to  note 
that  Temperance  societies  and  Bands  of  Hope  are 
all  working  unitedly  to  spread  the  cause. 

N.  E.  Lanca.shire.  — Tho  DistrictExecutive  met  at 
Rawtenstall  on  April  13.  In  the  evening  a  meeting 
of  the  Blue  Ribbon  nebating-chass  vyas  held,  at 
which  Bro.  ,C.  Winfig]d,  D.T.,  read  a  paper  on  Good 
Templary.  A  good  discussion  ensued,  in  which 
Bro.  Fowler,  D.U.T.,  Bros.  Rev.  J.  Jefferson,  Win- 
field,  M.  King,  and  several  other  brothers  and 
friends  took  part.  It  is  felt  that  good  results  will 
ensue. 

Bolton. — On  Saturday  evening,  April  17,  a 
public  meeting  was  held  in  the  Bolton  Anns  Coffeo 
Tavern,  under  the  auspices  of  the  Good  Temidars 
<>f  that  town.  Bro.  the  Rev.  Richard  Lambert  pro- 
sided, and  urged  the  Good  Templars  to  greater  effort 
in  the  way  of  aggressive  work,  and  rejoiced  in  the 
reduction  of  revenue  from  alcoholic  drinks.  Bro. 
Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T.,  gave  an  inspiriting  address. 
Bro.  Bennett„P.D.C.T.  moved,  and  Bro.  Howarth 
seconded,  "That  this  meeting  rejoices  in  tho 
formation  of  a  Bolton  Temperance  Union,  and 
pledges  itself  to  do  all  in  its  power  to  assist  such  in 
the  work  it  has  undertaken  to  do."  The  motion 
was  carried  with  enthusiasm.  A  programme  of 
songs,  duets,  <tc. ,  was  then  gone  through. 


FOREIGN  SAILINGS. 

Bro.  R.  S-MiTHERMAN,  of  Garden  of  Kent  Lodge, 
saila  for  America  in  the  ss.  Marvil'e  from  London, 
on  April  24,  and  would  be  glad  to  know  of  any 
nbera  goin:^  by  the  same  vessel. — Address 
Moor-street,  Rainham,  Kent. 

Sister  L.  M.  Allex,  who  is  leaving  Liverpool 
on  May  4th,  by  s.a.  City  of  Berlin,  for  America, 
would  be  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good  Templars 
^oing  by  the  same  vessel.  Address,  Hartley 
House,  Coulsdon,  Caterham,  Surrey. 


281 


IHE    GOOD    TEMPLABS'    WATCHWORD.    _ 


April  26,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

7  8  9,  BRID9EWATBB  SQUARE,  BARBICAN,  E.G. 

London  will  find  many  ad^n^^g.s  by  Btavins  .t  thi,  qniet,  «l.e«n,  home£k._«nd^com(ojtaWe  hoW.^  Moa^ 


?.0.,  am 


ViflitOFB 

or  ViupitieSB  _- ,-    .-     - 

uid  five  from  Moorcate-atreet  Metropolitan  Railway  Stationi  . 
Midland,  L.  and  N.  W  ,  L.  C.  and  Dover,  and  in  connection  with  AOL  Railways, 
pwrtfl  of  London  and  Suburbs.    Terms— Beds  Is.  6d.,  2fl.,  2b.  6d.  per  day,  with  ■ 
Ko  charire  for  attpndance.     Special  incluaive  tpnns  to  Americana 


i'  walk  fro  IB 


"i  street 

>  All 


Trains,  Oare,  Busses,  every  three  mln 

iseof  StttinK-rooma.  *c.     Breakf a^t  or  Tea  from  Is. 

„if  others  desiring  it       -VISITORS*  GUIDE  TO  LONDON: 

What  to  See.  and  How  to  See  It  in  a  Week."    wYt^  Skerch  Map  and  JarllT.pnH  free  o  a  application  to  G.  T.  S.  TRANTER. 

Proprietor.    I.O.G.T.,  City  of  London  LodRe.  best  and  larpei 


B  patronised  by 


large  numbers  of  Good  Templars  and  their  frien'la. 


BNIiARGBMBNT   OF  PREMISES, 
ao  and  21.  BURTON  OBBSOBNT.  LONDON.  W.O. 


Chatham,  and  Dover,  and  South  Western  Stationa. 


Important  ^otirc  to  ^bbcrtistrB. 

We  would  impress  upnn  Advertisers  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columns.  The  extensive  ciiculathion  of  the 
WATCHWonn— the  Official  Oriran  of  the  Grand  Lodpce— 
should  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  (generally.     The  most  prominent  por'—  ■"   *'■" 


to   the   Event 


Any    space 
'  K&rthcomiug 


given  totheannouncementsof  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Mefitings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &c.,   at  the  following  rates : 

For      ('One  insertion        is-  Od. 

one  Inch}  Two  Insertions  at  ...       38.  ed. 

ol       1  Three      ..  „  ...       3s.  Od. 

pace    v.  Foor  and  beyond 
Including   a   refer  "" 

Events  "  colnnm. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classiSed  under  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach  us  as  N(ws.     We  can 
enly   publish  them   however,   as  Advrrlisemenfs,    giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  vi:.  : 
SIXPENCE  FOB  THE  FIRST  24  'WORDS. 

So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  6d.  a  Public  Meeting  can 
be  advertised  in  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  active 
Temperance  Workers  in  every  Town  in  England,  thus 
affording  efficient  local  publicity,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  others  visiting  the 
districts.  Beyond  24  Words  the  charge  is  3d.  for  every 
additional  six  Words.      

April  23  (Good  Friday).  Completion  of  the 
OeorKe  Thorneloe  obolisl(.  Memorial  .Service  at  4  p.m.  at  the 
Albert  Hall,  Albert-road,  Peclibam.  Tea  (same  place)  at  6  p.m., 
tickets  ffd.  each  :  public  representative  meeting  afterwards. 

April  26  (Easter  Monday)  President  Garfield, 
1  984  Orphauaee.  Percv-road,  Parlton-road.  Kilhurn  :  social 
tea,  8.30  p.m. .ticltetsOd.  ;soiree,  7  p.m.,  6d.  (with  refreshraeats). 
Songs,  recitations,  and  parlour  games.    Come  all. 

April  28  (Faster  Monday )  The  Old  Fortieth 
Udge,  r.16.  Highbury-street  Sohooi-room.  HiBh-ntreet,  Ports- 
mouth ■  coffee  supper  and  entertainment ;  will  be  alad  to  receive 
^isits  from  our  volunteer  brothers  and  others  who  may  be  in 
Portsmouth. 

April  28.  "Postman's  Night ■■  at  Press  Forward 
Lodge  No  60,  Maidenhead  :  letters  from  members  of  other 
lodge,  will  be  welcomed  by  the  Lodge  Deputy,  Bro.  Kookley,  10, 
Gloucester-terrace,  Maidenhead, 

May  2  and  3.  Annual  Meetings  of  the  National 
Temperance  League.    (See  advt.)  


-|U"ATIONAL         TEMPERANCE        LEAGUE. 

The  ANNUAL  MEETING  will  be  held  in  E.XETER 
HALL,  on  Mo-viiAT  Evening,  3rd  May,  a'C^SOji.tn. 

The  Kight  Rev.  the  LORD  BISHOP  of  LONDON, 
President  of  the  Leaeue,  will  preside  ;  and  the  meeting 
will  be  addressed  by  the  Rev.  Wiiliam  Bkit,  Newport, 
Mon.  ;  Kev.  J,  Makshall  Lang,  D.D.,  Gla.gow  ;  Rev. 
UliMAH  R.  Thomas,  Bristol ;  Surgeon-Major  R.  Pringlb, 
M  D. :  S.  A.  Blackwood,  Esq.,  C.B. ;  J.  W.  Probtn, 
Esq.,  J.P.,    Crawley ;    Sir   Llewelyn   Tubnek,   J.P. 

^The'TEMPERANCE  CHORAL  SOCIETY  (Con- 
ductor Mr.  BllioH),  assisted  by  other  Choirs,  will  give  a 
ihort  Concert  prior  to  the  Chair  being  taken,  commencing 
at  6  p.m.  ;  and  will  sing  at  intervals  during  the  evening. 
Adm  ission  Free.  Tickets  for  Reserved  Seats,  Is.  each, 
may  be  obtained  at  the  Offices  of  the  League,  337,  Strand. 


gituations  SSanteb  aub  lacant. 

FirBt  twenty-four  Words 6d. 

Every  six  Words  additional    3d. 


N 


ATIONAL 


TEMPERANCE        LEAGUE. 

The  ANNTTAL  SERMON  at  the  METROPOLITAN 
TABERNACLE  will  be  preached  on  Sunday,  2od  May, 
by  the  Rev.  (MLMER  B.  SYMES,  B.A.,  Kensington. 
Service  to  commence  at  Three  o'clock. 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT  DEPOTS, 
Triangle  House,Mare  Street, Hackoey.E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstone  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instrumenis  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder, 
Andre's  Journal.    Id.  Monthly.  


WANTED,    by    a    young    man,    situation    as 
Plumber  and  Glazier,  can  do  painting  ;  coEstancy 
prefirred  ;  used  to  country  work.— J.  Colls,  East  Gate, 

Worksop. 

m-    XT     WILL    PAY     VOU    -«• 

TO  SEND  to  BOWIRS  Bros.,  89,  Blaoktriars- 
road,  London,  E.G.,  for  any  description  of  Printing. 
.0,000  Handbills,  148.  6d.  ;  1,000  Memorandums,  Ss. 
Paper  BagB  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  Trade 
Printing,    Cheapest  and  best  house  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 
PARCELS  POST. 

SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  distribution.  1,000,  4s.  6d. 
BOO,  8».  3d.,  with  notice  at  back.  <>uantities,38.  per  1,000 
I'nuters,  20in,  by  SOin.,  100,  9s.  ;  Window  Bills,  4«.  per 
)V)  in  good  style.  Pledge  Cards  and  all  requisites 
Send  name  and  address  and  one  stamp  for  sample 
KrtimatM  for  all  elans™  ol  work       Orders  ner  retnra  Po»t 


iHiBCcliancous. 

Twenty.fourWords  and  under  Is.  >   prepaid 

For  every  Six  Words  Additional    6d^_) , 

r|>0  be  SOLD.— A  complete  set  of  Good  Templar 
I  Reralia  and  Fnroitnre  ;  in  good  condition  ;  also  a  em.ill 
Library  ■  fcgether  or  separate. -Apply,  E.  W.  SBABr,  6S,  Offord- 

load.  Btrn.biiry,  N. . 

06k    iMMKDIATE    SALE.  —  "  Erdington    Coffe« 


?^0K    IMMEDIATE    SALE. 

House,"  opposite  "  Public  Hall,"  near  Birminjihsm  ;  Adult 
lodge,  60  Members  ;  Juvenile,  100  Members  ;  Bechabitos  16  ; 
all  progressing  well;  Ladies'  Blue  Ribbon  Society  ;  Football  and 
frloket  Clubs,  with  ground  at  rear  of  house  ;  Bagatelle  and  Let 
oils  psyrenl;  price  £100  or  valuation;  this  is  gennlnejjatii 


^ valuation;  thb 

factory"'  reasons   for  leaving.— Address,    Bro. 
Froprietor. 


A.  Hartwell. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

A  nti- Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Chocolate  Powder, 

GUARANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  COCOA  OP   THE   FINEST 

QUALITV. 

With  the  Excesi  of  Fat  Extracted. 

The  ■FacoUy  pronounce     it    "The  most  nutiitiooB.  perfectly 

digestible  Beveraje  for  Breakfast.  Luncheon,  or  Sdppee,  and 

invaluable  lor  InvalinB  and  Young  Children." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTlREilEDICALPRESS. 

Being  without  augar,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  suits  all 
palates,  keep^  for  year^  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
strength   of   cocoas  thickened   ytt    weakened    witli    arrowroot, 

■  starch,  &c-,  an.!  in  i  ealitv  cheaper  than  such  Mixtures. 

Made  inetantaneously  with  boiling  water,  a   teaspoonful  Id  a 

Breakfast  Cup,  costing'  less  thun  a  Half-peuny. 

Cocoattna  possesBeB  remarkable  sustaining  properties 


and  Is  specially  adapted  for  early  Breakfast. 

field  by  Chemists  and  Grocars,  in  tins,  at  Is.  6d.,  3a. 


6d,  &c. 


H.  SCHWEITZER  &  CO.,  lO.Adam-street,  Strand,  LoiidoQ,W,C 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    APRIL    26,    1886. 


THE  WORK  OF  THE  SESSION. 


Oun  week's  Parliament  is  about  to  assemble 
to  settle  the  affairs  of  the  nation.  In  many 
respects  it  will  be  an  example  which  the  House 
of  Commons  itself  might  copy  with  advantage. 
Its  deliberations  will  be  conducted  upon  a  system 
that  we  would  not  exchange  for  the  form  of  pro- 
cedure of  the  National  Parliament,  and  while 
our  debates  will  be  less  long-winded, 
they  will  be  equally  pertinent,  and  be  addressed 
to  less  prejudiced  minds,  so  as  more  effectively 
to  influence  upon  their  merits  the  decisions 
arrived  at. 

The  work  of  the  session  is  not  very  formid 
able.  It  is  true  there  are  86  resolutions  on  the 
Digest,but  many  of  these  are  either  duplicates  or 
contradictions,  so  thata  whole  group  will  be  settled 
by  the  adoption  of  a  single  motion.  There  is  no 
very  burning  question  to  be  solved ;  the  one  topic 
that  should  be  most  absorbing  is  the  old  one, 


How  to  stop  the  declension,and  how  to  increase 
the  efficiency  and  enthusiasm  of  our   members 
for   efficient  Temperance    work.      The    minor 
questions  are,  of  course,  more  or  less  contribu- 
tory to  this  one  result,  for  life  is  made   up  of 
small       things.       The      life-long      pledge      if 
to  be  reconsidered,    it    being   contended    that 
the  time  of  a  member's  initiation  is  too  early 
to  impose   so  sacred  an   obligation   upon  him. 
The  Provident  Fund  will  be  reported  upon  and 
discussed,    and     probably    advanced    a    stage 
towards  adoption  or  rejection.       The  tax  ques- 
tion will  come  up   in   several  forms,  both  as  to 
its  amount  and  the  time  and  method  of  its  col- 
lection.      The  methods"  of   obtaining  District 
Lodge,  Grand  Lodge  and  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Lodge   Membership   will  be  reviewed.      Some 
object  to  property    qualifications,   some  would 
dispense  witli    personal  attendance,  and    some 
would  almost  dispense  with  personal  service.  It 
is  proposed  to  base  Grand  Lodge  Representation 
upon    the  February  instead  of  the  November 
returns.     It  is  desired  to  repeal  the  prohibition 
of  character  dress  in  connection    with    Good 
Templar  entertainments  ;    and  some  propose  to 
restrict  it  to  the  performance  of  approved  Tem- 
perance    pieces     or     plays.       It     is    desired 
that    Lodge  Deputies   be   not   disqualified   for 
Worthy  Chief  Templars.     It  is|recommended  to 
make   the  bye-law   permissive  only   which  re- 
quires that  tax  and  returns  be  forwarded  before 
password  is  sent.     Some  Lodges  wish  to  receive 
fees  on  receiving  or  enrolling  clearance  cards. 
The  ballot  is  suggested  to  be  used  in  recommen- 
dation of  Visiting  Deputies.       In  the  competi- 
tion for  the  Challenge  Shield  it  is  suggested  that 
the    increase     of    members     should     be   inde- 
pendent      of       Clearance,       Associate,       and 
Ancient  Templar  cards,  and  of   Lodges  trans- 
ferred from    other  Districts.     It    is    proposed 
that       lapsed       members       who      have      not 
Tiolated  their  obligation   should   resume  their 
Degrees    on    rejoining   the   Order.      Juvenile 
Templars  are  proposed  to  be  admitted  to  Adult 
Lodges  at  the  age  of  14.     It  is   suggested  to 
make  the  Juvenile  pledge  life-long.     Monthly 
pass-words    are   suggested   for    the    Juvenilei 
Power  is  asked  to  establish   Juvenile   Lodges 
with  a  pledge  similar  to  that  used   in  Adult 
Lodoes.     It   is    suggested    to    abolish    Degree 
qualifications      for      office       in       Sub-Lodge- 
The     Degree      question      arises     in      various 
forms.       It    is    recommended    to     board    out 
orphan  children  in  Temperance   families  rather 
than    extend    the    existing   institution.      The 
vaccination  question  crops  up  again,  and  Grand 
Lodge  or  Executive  is  asked  to  find  a   remedy 
in    the    case  of    the    difficulty    which    arises 
from     the    existing     law.      Provincial    Grand 
Lodges    are    suggested.       Kissing   games    are 
frowned    upon.        The    discussion     of     party 
political  [other  than  Temperance  we  presume] 
questions  in  the  Lodges  is  objected   to.     Safe- 
guards   are    suggested    against    the    hasty  or 
irregular    removal    of   a   Lodge.     The    Xiodge 
Guide  is  again  urged.     Free  advertisements  in 
the    official      organ     of      Good     Temperance 
drinks,     also      of      sham      ones,      is      recom- 
mended.      It    is    proposed    to    dispense    with 
the   confirmation  of   D.L.    resolutions  (or  the 
G.L.  Digest.     Canvassing  iu  Lodges  for  bene&t 
or  Insurance  Societies   is   objected    to.       Steps 
are   proposed  to  prevent   the  appointment   as 
postmasters  of  persons  holding   drink   licences. 
The    G.W.C.T.  is   desired  to  visit  every   Dis- 
trict    Lodge      once     a      year      at     cost     of 
Grand     Lodge.     The    Ritual     is     desired     to 
be   made  public.      The  political    work   of   the 
Order  is  desired  to  be  done  outside,  but  in  con- 
junction with,  the  Order.       The  support  of  pro- 
hibition is  urged  without  respect  to  political 
parties.     The  tinkering  of  the  Constitution  is 
objected  to,  and  freedom  of  action   to   subordi- 
nate bodies  is  claimed.       Summer  time  is  urged 
as  more  suitable  than  Easter  for  the  Grand  Lodge 
session.     And,  finally,  Sunderland  and  London 
compete  for  the  honour  of  entertaining    the 


ApRii  26,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


265 


Cmnd  Lodge  at  its  annual  session  in  1887.  We 
can  only  liope  that  all  these  knotty  questions  will 
he  satisfactorily  settled,  and  that  a  new  im- 
petus may  Ije  given  by  the  session  to  the  rescue 
of  the  perishing  and  to  the  uplifting  of  our 
couimon  liumanity. 

The  late  Geokce  Thorxeloe  —We  are  defired 
to  draw  attention  to  a  very  intereBting  series  of 
meetings  to  be  held  rm  Good  Friday  at  the  Albert 
Uall,  Albert-road,  Peckham.  By  that  date,  the 
obeluk  erected  at  the  grave  of  our  late  Bro. 
Oeorge  Thorneloe  in  Nunhead  Cemetery,  will  be 
completed,  and  as  the  Cemetery  Company's  rules 
do  not  allow  unveilings  or  demonstrations  in  their 
precinta.a  memorial  service  will  be  held  at  4  o'clock 
m  the  above-named  hall,  which  is  within  a  short 
.  walk  of  the  bunal  ground.  Afterwards  those  present 
will  proceed  to  the  grave  and  inspect  the  obelisk, 
returning  thence  to  the  hall  to  a  lea  provided  by 
the  Peckham  Lodge,  I.O.C.T.  In  the  evening  a 
public  meeting  will  be  held.  It  is  earnestly  hoped 
that  there  will  be  a  large  attendance. 

A  TRUE  DRINK  TRAGEDY. 

By  Bro.  J.  Oliver. 

0  I  oonlJ  some  poet's  mantle  fall  on  me. 
His  heaven-born  inspiration  fill  my  seal. 

Then  wonld  I  to  the  liatening  world  declare 

Tde  black  co-mingled  horrors  of  the  bowl. 
The  howl— that  little  Jake  of  shipwreclted  life. 

Of  hopes  and  prospects  drowned  within  its  rim, 
That  mimio  whirlpool  'gulfing  human  souls, 

Drawn  to  its  vortex  from  the  shining  brim. 
But  since  the  poet's  art  I  dare  not  claim, 

Lest  I  be  deemed  usurper  of  his  crown 

1  would  in  simple  langoage  now  relate 
About  one  home  by  drink  in  ruin  thrown. 

About  one  life  crushed  like  a  tender  flower— 

Yea,  like  a  flower  di'nied  Death's  resting-place  ; 
And  of  a  monster  'neath  the  demon's  power 

On  whom  humanity  scarce  left  a  trace. 
For  to  the  Westward,  where  the  setting  sun 

Its  evening  blush  reflpots  upon  the  water. 
In  anew  England  city,  lately  dwelt 

A  wretched  drunkard  and  his  fair  young  daughter. 
From  biting  wintry  morn  to  weary  eve. 

That  fair  young  girl  her  hireling  needle  plied. 
Away  from  thai  doll  place  sh<!  rallrd  her  home 

That  they  might,  be  with  needful  things  supplied. 
Yet  daily  from  her  meagre  pittance  he 

Would  filch  a  part,  with  drink  to  get  supplied. 
Till,— slipping  on  the  ice  one  eve  she  fell. 

And  in  a  hospital  she  pined  aud  died. 
Then  came  the  burial ;— one  besotted  man 

Followed  to  see  her  placed  beneath  the  mould  ; 
Bat  e'en  a  floral  wreath  by  friends  bestowed 

To  grace  the  coffio,  he  for  liquor  sold. 
Kor  was  that  all  ;  as  if  by  demons  spurred, 

A  deeper  crime  within  hii  mind  found  birth  ; 
One  night  he  sought  the  newly-covered  grave, 

\nd  Core  his  daughter's  body  from  the  earth. 
He  bore  it  oft' in  triumph  from  the  place. 

Then— deed  of  deeds  I  how  horrid  and  cold-blooded, 
Bold  it  for  dollars,  at  a  hideous  placp. 

Where  man's  anatjmy  is  taught  and  studied. 
Then  with  the  cursed  coins  he  shuffled  off, 

And  drank  the  price  of  her  dishonoured  clay  ; 
Here  let  the  curtain  fall  upon  the  scene 

Our  souls  with  sickened  horror  turn  away. 
Lst  Fiction  try  her  best  inventive  skill, 

Methinka  her  wildest  phantasies  notild  pale 
Compared  with  much  by  aimple  Fact  revealed,' 
Witness  this  true  and  deeply  monrnful  tale.' 
0,  Christians,  patriots,  brothers,  all  arise. 

And  drive  the  hateful  liquor  curaeaway. 
Then  shall  sobriety  supremely  reijfu. 
And  usher  in  a  bright  and  better  (lay, 

GRAND  LODGE  SESSION  AT  NEWPORT. 

The  Grand  Lodge  Executive  have  arranged  for  the 
publication  each  day  during  the  forthcoming  Grand 
Lodge  Session,  of  a  "  miniature  newspaper^'  to  be 
called  the  GRiSU  LonoE  Times^  The  first  number 
will  be  on  sale  on  Easter  Monday  at  2  p.m.,  and 
the  following  issues  at  9  a.m.,  on  succeeding  days, 
at  one  penny.  The  Gka>-d  Lodoe  Times  will 
contain  news  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  summary  of  pro- 
ceedings, and  original  contributions  from  Grand 
Lodge  members.  A  complete  set  ot  the  five  issues 
will  be  sent  by  post  for  six  stamps  to  any  member 
of  the  Order  who  may  desire  copies,  and  who  send 
full  postal  address  and  stamps    to    the   G.W.Sec 


333RI 
4921 
483^ 


REPORT  OF  THE  GRAND  WORTHY 
SECRETARY, 

To  the  G.L.  of  Exglaxd.  Newport,  Mox.,  Easteh, 
lS8i). 
Dear  Sisters  axd  Brothers, 

1.  The  ac  ounts  for  the  pist  year  are  appended, 
shewing  an  excess  of  incjme  over  expenditure  of 
£37  lOs.  61. 

MEMBERSHIP. 

2.  The  following  is  an  abstract  of  returns  as  re- 
ceived from  the  District  Lodges  :  — 

Number  of  members,  November  1, 

1384,  as  per  last  abstract  (iii- 

clnding  6.53  associates)  fliiQQ 

Initiatetl  dnring  the  year  ... 
Admitted  by  clearance  cards 

Re-instated 

R-'-admitted 

Gains  by  new  Lodges        2(107 

47632 

■   ,  128823 

Suspended 26978 

Withdrawn  from  the  Order         ...    7000 
by  Clcatanoe  Card    ...     7271 

Expelled       5957 

Deaths 4150 

Losses  by  snrrended  charters       ...     7133 

64699 

Number  of  members  November  1, 
1883    (including   1188  assooi- 

„     »'«0.      - 74126 

Decrease  in  Home  Districts         ...     79^0 
Decrease  in  Naval  District  ...        13 

Increase  in  Military  District       ...      359 
Increase  in  Foreign  Lodges         ...      567 

926 

Net  Decrease        7067 

The  following  is  a  summary  ot  the 

TOTAL   MEMBERSHIP. 

Home  Districts.         Military,  Naval,         Grand  Total. 

and  Foreign, 

"0133  3(573  7J126 

CHALLENGE  .SHIELD  OOMPETITION. 
The  following  gives  the  increases  and  decreases 
shewn  by  ejch  district,  and  upon  which,  in  accordance 
with  G.L.  Bije-Un-s,  Art.  X.,  Stc.  S,  the  award  is 
made.  The  period  thi»  covers  U  from  November  1 
1884,  toNovembr  1,  1383,  and  the  basis  is  the  nnmber 
of  members  in  good  standing  npon  whom  Grand  Lodge 
Tar  is  paid,  with  the  addition  of  members  of  new 
Lodges  upon  whom  no  tax  is  due. 

Increases  (15  Districts). 


The  largest  decreases  occur  in  the  following  Dis- 
tricts :  — 


*Middlesex 

•Surrey,  E.  and  M.... 
•Northumberland  ... 

Lancashire,  S.  W 

Glouce-ter,  E, 
•Nottingham 
•Cumberland,  W.  ... 
•Lancashire,  S.E.  ... 

Kent,  E 

•Sussex        

•Yorks,  E.    ... 

•Dorset         

•Gloucester,  W.      ... 

Yorks,  S.W. 
•Lincolnshire 
•Yorks,  Cleveland ... 


•Devon,  S 

Gloucester,  N.W.   .. 

•Stafford, S 

•D8v..n,  E 

'Salop  

•Stafford,  N. 

•Suffolk       

•Cheshire,  E.  and  M. 

Kent,  Mid 

•Somerset,  Mid. 

•Warwick 

•Durham,  N. 

Durham,  S. 

•Essex  

"Leicester    ... 
•Yorks,  N 


119 
119 


108 
100 


The  Districts  marked  •  all  showed  a  decrease  darinir 
the  previous  year,  so  that  the  deoline  has  not  been 
arrested. 

GRAND  LODTE  MEMBERSHIP. 
104  members  of  Grand  Lodge  are  reported  to 
Bs  having  ceased  to  be  members  thereof  from  the 
following  causes  :— Withdrawal  fnm  the  Order,  .30  ; 
violated  obligation,  23  :  deaths.  36  ;  emigrated,  10  ; 
suspended,  5. 

In  acoordsnoe  with  G.L.  Bye-law,  Art.  III.,  Sec.  8, 
I  have  reported  their  names  to  the  Executive. 
NUMBER  OF  SUBORDINATE  LODGES. 
Number    reported    November     1, 


District  Lodge.        Per  cent 

Military          4( 

Lancashire,  N.          ...  li 

Yorks.  Central         ...  1; 

Cumberland.  E.        ...  It 

Isleot  Wight It 

Cambridge     14 

Monmouth     li 

Buckingham 't 


Dtstriat  Lodge.         Per  cent 

Devon,  N.      7 

Lancashire,  S.(Welsh)  S 

Northampton,  S.       ...  3 

Somerset,  E.  ...  3 

York-,  N,W 3 

Surrey,  W 2 

Hereford        i 


Decreases  (51  Districts). 


Salop  ... 
Gloucester,  N.W. 

E. 
Dorset. . . 
Nottingham  ... 

Cornwall,  W 

Hertfordshire 
Norfolk 
Cumberland,  W. 

Devon,  E 

Surrey,  E.  and  M.     . 

Middlesex 

Suffolk 

Cheshire,  E.  and  M.. 

Lincoln 

Cornwall,  E 

Gloucester,  W. 

Yorks,  E 

Sussex 

Yorks,  N 

Berkshire 

Devon, S 

Hunts 

Somerset,  M..  . 

8r.!.fford,S 

Yorks,  Cleveland 

The    only  substantial    numerical   increases  on  the 
year  are  : — 


Beds    

Lancashire,  S.W. 
Kent.  E. 
Lancashire,  S.K. 
Northumberland 
Wiltshire 
Kent.  M. 
Stafford,  N.   ... 
Oxford 
Warwick 
Yorks,  S.W.  ... 

Essex 

Leicestershire 
Northampton,  N 
Durham,  N.  ... 
Durham,  S.    ... 
Kent.  W. 
Cheshire,  W.... 

Derby 

Hants,  N. 
Hants,  S. 
Lanoasbire,  N.E. 
Somerset,  W. ... 
Worcestershire 
Naval 


1884  : 

Home  Districts       

Military,  Naval,  and  Foreign     ... 

During  the  year  there  have  been 
instituted  and  resuscitated  ... 

Transferred  from  othsr  Grand 
Lodges     


Lesft 

Transferred  to  other  Grand 
Lodges     

Dead,  surrendered,  or  not  recom- 
mended Lodge  Deputies  during 
the  past  12  months       

Leaving  on   November  1,    1885:  — 

Home  Districts      

Military,  Naval,  and  Foreign     ... 


1549 


1639 


99 


1707 


DEGREE  TEMPLES. 
3.  131  were  reported  last  year  as  working.  From 
this,  however,  there  U  to  deduct  36  which  have  not 
during  the  year  recommended  Deputies,  thus  leaving 
93  working  Temples,  a  decrease  of  36  during  the 
year. 

CONCLUSION. 
6.1  regret  that  it  falls  to  my  lot  to  report  a  deoreasa 
in  membership— the  continued  depression  in  trade  may 
doubtless  larfrely  account  for  this,  still  1  cannot  but 
think  that  we  must  not  attribute  it  to  thi<  cause  alone. 
The  time  ot  this  Grand  Lodge  cannot  be  better  ooou- 
pied  than  in  considering  this  qoestion,  even  if  it 
ihould  be  necessary  to  shorten  the  discussion  ot  lest 
mportant  subjects. 

I  have  attended  every  meeting  ot  your  Executive 
during  the  year,  and  have  given  all  the  attention  that 
was  possible  for  ma  to  do  to  the  general  business  and 
administration  of  the  oflSoe.— Fraternally  submitted, 
John  B.  Collings, 

Hon.  G.W.  Sec. 


Grand  Lodge  Office,  Edm"u„S:.t;e"etr  Bi™i„ghTu.:    =Jir.  N.        Z    l?,  I  ^"  "'  ^'«'" 


An  inoeniocs  man  is  said  to  be  making  a  for- 
tune in  the  prohibition  States  of  America  by  a  very 
crafty  sort  of  pump.  Worked  by  barmen,  beer 
comes  out  ;  but  should  an  officer  of  the  law  take  a 
hand  at  the  pump,  the  only  product  is  water. 

Bishop  Wordsworth,  of  St.  Andrews,  preach- 
ing at  Aberdeen  on  "The  true  perspective  of 
Christian  duty,"  said:  "There  is  the  device  of 
Good  Templars,  and  in  their  case  I  would  desire  to 
think  and  to  say  nothing  but  good  of  men  who 
form  themselves  into  a  fraternity  for  a  good 
purpose.  But  here,  again,  if  there  is  seen— as  there 
ts  wont  to  be— any  rivalry  displayed,  as  though  they 
would  claim  to  mould  a  type  of  moral  character 
beyond  what  the  ministry  of  the  Gospel  is  supposed 
to  be  competent  to  form,  ought  we  not  to  feel 
jealous  of  the  honour  of  our  holy  rehgion,  and 
decline  to  give  attention  to  such  pretensions."  To 
this  we  reply,  there  would  be  no  need  for  any 
moral  reformation  societies  if  the  Church  did  her 
duty,  but  in  the  meantime  Springburn's  story  about 
the  daft  man  in  the  pulpit  is  to  the  point,  "Come 
awa'  up,  minister,  there's  need  for  ua  baith."— 
Scotch  Good  Templar. 


266 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  26,  1886. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

Much  curiosity  was  exhibited  in  political  circles 
aa  to  how  Sir  W,  Harcourt  would  get  through  the 
ordeal  when  tlie  time  arrived  for  him,  as  Chan- 
cellor of  tho  Exchequer,  to  present  liia  financial 
proposals  to  the  House  of  Commons.  The  general 
opinion  seems  to  be  that  he  prcjved  equal  to  the 
occasion  ;  and  even  if  the  Budget  is  a  commonplace 
one,  yet  it  contains  many  interesting  features, 
particularly  the  statistics  of  tho  receipts  from 
Excise  and  Customs  duties.  It  is  gratifying  to 
notice  the  continued  falling-oli'  in  revenue  from 
alcoholic  drinks  ;  but  better  still  to  learn  that  as 
such  income  decreases  that  derived  from  other 
sources,  such  as  tea,  dried  fruits,  &c.,  has  steadily 
advanced. 

As  there  is  so  much  in  Sir  William's  speech 
having  reference  to  tho  state  of  the  drink  traffic 
during  the  past  year,  I  have  no  doubt  copious 
extracts  will  be  given  from  it  under  the  heading  of 
Parliamentary  intellii^ence.  But  I  hope  every 
member  of  our  Order  will  carefully  study  the  whole 
speech,  and  they  will  then  be  able  to  perceive  how 
clearly  it  is  demonstrated  that  the  consumption  of 
strong  drink  is  surely  declining.  Tt  must  also  be 
remembered  that  the  decrease  of  revenue  to  the 
extent  of  £1,179,000  repiesents  a  much  larger 
falling  off  per  he^^d  of  the  population  ;  for  had  the 
consumption  per  head  continued  at  the  rate  it  had 
reached  in  187ot>  the  income  from  this  source  last 
year  would  have  been  £7,830,000  than  it  was  ten 
years  ago.  Then  we  were  drinking  to  the  extent 
of  193.  Id.  per  head,  whilst  last  year  the  average 
was  143.  O^d. 

Some  writers,  however,  will  not  admit  that  any 
of  this  decrease  has  come  about  through  an  in- 
crease of  temperate  habits  amongst  the  people, 
and  assert  that  it  simply  means  that  whereas  in 
1875  the  nation  was  experiencing  great  prosperity, 
latterly  it  has  been  suffering  from  equally  great 
adversity.  It  is  also  said  that  should  any 
great  revival  come  to  the  commercial  world,  the 
drink  bill  will  very  soon  run  up  again. 
One  paper  goes  so  far  as  to  advocate  that  the  beer 
tax,  &c. ,  should  have  been  reduced,  so  that  the 
working  man  could  obtain  as  much  liquor  as  in 
former  years  for  less  money.  But  the  ' '  poor  man  " 
does  not  cry  out  for  more  beer  ;  he  asks  for  work  so 
that  he  may  purchase  those  "other  comforts"  1 
which  Sir  William  Harcourt  referred,  and  al; 
help  him  to  train  his  children  to  walk  in  a  better 
path  than  he   has  traversed  in  the  years  tiiat  are 


Not  only  has  the  demand  for  the  "other  com- 
forts" increased,  but  the  deposits  in  the  Post 
Office  Savings  Bank  have  also  moved  steadily 
forward.  In  1875  these  amounted  to  £67,575,000, 
or  £2  Is.  3d.  per  head  of  the  population,  whereas 
in  1885  the  savings  had  reached  £94,15G,000.  To 
this  must  be  added  £3,150,000,  invested  for  de- 
positors, making  a  grand  total  of  £97,300,000,  or 
£2  133.  *>d.  per  head.  This,  to  my  mind,  conclu- 
sively proves  that  the  money  of  our  wage-earning 
population  is  finding  its  way  into  a  better  channel 
than  the  publican's  till.  And,  as  year  by  year  they 
experience  the  benefits  of  increased  thrift  and 
sobriety,  so  the  probability  of  any  reversion  to  the 
old  ways  will  be  lessened. 
* 

This  latest  budget  is  a  sign  of  the  times  which 
the  most  bigotted  and  narrow-minded  opponent  [ 
of  progress  cannot  fail  to  read.  Let  us,  as  Good 
Templars,  see  that  its  efi'ect  is  not  lost,  but  exert 
every  nerve  to  still  further  reduce  the  national 
drink  bill,  and  multiply  the  blesshigs  already  ex- 
perienced by  those  now  awakening  to  the  fact  that 
England  will  be  better,  brighter,  and  happier  just 
in  proportion  as  it  adopts  habits  of  sobriety  and 
thrift. 

Many  of  the  large  West  End  clubs  are  reporting 
a  falling  off  in  their  income  for  1885  as  compared 
with  previous  years.  In  nearly  every  case  the 
greatest  decrease  is  in  the  profits  derived  from  the 
sale  of  wines,  spirit,  &c.  As  tho  demand  for  the 
Bpirituous  liquors  has  declined,  that  for  lighter  and 
non-intoxicating  beverages  has  improved.  May  we 
not  take  this  as  a  sign  of  progress  amongst  the 
upper  classes  1 

The  scenes  enacted  at  the  Old  Bailey  during  the 
trial  of  Mrs.  Bartlett  are  a  disgrace  to  English 
womanhood.  Tho  idea  of  ladies  of  education  and 
re6nement  (?)— dressed  in  the  height  of  fashion  and 
provided  with  novels,  opera  glasses  to  gaze  upon 


unfortunate  sister  in  the  dock,  packets  of 
sandwiches,  &c.,  and  small  bottles  of  wines  and 
spirits,  as  if  they  were  going  to  a  picnic — 
assembling  daily  to  watch  the  proceedings  of  a  casp,- 
many  of  the  details  of  which  were  too  disgusting 
for  publication,  is  so  revolting  that  it  is  no  wonder 
Mr.  Justice  Wills  gave  utterance  to  some  very 
guage  in  condemnation  of  their  conduct. 
It  IS  to  be  Imped  that  in  future  those  having  charge 
:r  criminal  courts  will  have  the  courage  to  pro- 
hibit the  presence  of  these  unwomanly  women 
luring  such  trials  as  the  one  just  finished,  and  thus 
prevent  a  repetition  of  conduct  which  would 
not  be  tolerated  in  any  ordinary  place  of  amuse- 
ent. 

The  Social  Science  Association  is  to  be  dissolved, 
and  the  interesting  congresses  which  have  been  a 
feature  for  so  many  years  will  exist  only  in 
history.  One  of  the  last  acts  of  the  association  was 
to  arrange  for  the  "  Happy  Family  "  gathering  held 
at  Princes'  Hall  some  two  months  ago,  and  which 
helped  so  largely  to  show  to  the  world  the  strength 
of  the  Temperance  position  and  the  weakness  of 
that  taken  up  by  the  representatives  of  the  trade. 
The  announcement  of  dissolution,  however,  may 
create  fresh  interest  in  social  science,  and  men  and 
women  may  come  forward  prepared  to  carry  on  the 
work.  Many  of  the  improvementa  enjoyed  to-day 
in  the  administration  of  local  affairs  were  originated 
at  social  science  congresses,  and  there  is  still  room 
for  development  in  these  matters. 

On  Saturday  last  a  conference  of  workers  in  the 
penny  dinner  movement  was  held  at  the  London 
School  Board  offices.  It  was  announced  that  the 
Council  had  received  13  reports,  and  on  analysing 
these  it  was  found  that  on  the  average  of 
every  hundred  dinners  there  was  a  loss  of  only  four 
per  cent.  ;  but  it  was  thought  that  when  they  got 
more  accustomed  to  the  work  this  loss  would  be 
turned  into  a  profit.  It  was  generally  found  that 
if  rooms  were  obtained  rent-free  120  dinners  a  day 
would  render  a  brauch  self-supporting. 

Some  time  ago  an  able  minister  surprised  his 
congregation  by  announcing  his  text  from  one  of 
the  daily  papers  of  the  past  week,  giving  out  the 
paper,  page  and  column,  and  the  following  words  : 
".I  chance  for  some  7nan.—FoT  sale, 
liquor  shop,  opposite  a  factory  where  there  are 
men  employed  winter  and  summer."  Text  and 
were  not  soon  forgotten  by  the  hearers. 


The  Temperaticc  World  sees  something  very 
dreadful  in  the  festival  h*  Id  by  our  brethren  in 
India  on  Christmas  Day  in  the  "  delapidated  tomb 
of  some  departed  Mussulman."  It  starts  the 
quotation  from  official  organ  in  India  with  the 
words,  "  Whatever  new  horror  are  we  about  to 
inaugurate  !"  For  my  part  I  see  nothing 
very  outrageou=i  in  a  party  of  total  ,  ab- 
stainers meeting  together  and  celebrating 
Christmas  in  true  English  style,  even  if  their  ren- 
dezvous is  an  old  disused  heatlien  temple.  Better 
to  do  that  than  spend  the  day  in  the  canteen  drink- 
ing, smoking,  swearing,  and  perhaps  quarrelling. 
Some  people,  however,  appear  to  take  a  delight  in 
groping  aftei  "mares'  nests,"  and  this  is  the  second 
one  that  has  been  found  within  the  last  few  weeks. 
I  suppose  the  "horror"  would  not  have  been 
discovered,  had  the  party  iiot  been  Good  Templars. 

Mr.  Samuel  Motley,  as  president  of  the 
U.K.B.U.,  has  prepared  an  appeal  to  parents, 
urging  them  to  refrain  from  sending  their  children 
to  public-hnusees  fur  beer,  &c.  It  has  been  decided 
to  issue  a  million  copies  of  it,  and  arrangements  are 
in  progress  to  distribute  them  at  the  homes  of  the 
working  classes  on  Saturday,  May  15,  Such  united 
action  cannot  fail  to  prove  effective.  Tho  local 
unions  are  asking  for  volunteers  to  carry  out  this 
work,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  a  sufficient  number  will 


be  forthc 


"g- 


Fkee  Lanob. 


Many  years  ago  the  present  Archbishop  of  York, 
who  used  to  be  an  ardent  fisherman,  betook  him- 
self for  a  few  days  to  a  Yorkshire  village,  which 
boasted  a  gnod  trout  stream,  and  put  up  at  a  clean 
butmodi'st  hotel.  His  Grace,  on  his  arrival, 
formed  the  landlord  v7ho  he  was,  ai\d,  on  leaving, 
wrote  a  clieqne  for  his  bill,  and  handed  it  to  his 
host.  Tho  Yorkahireman  clusely  scanned  the 
signature,  and  asked,  "What  name  is  this?" 
"  VV,  Ebor,"  answered  his  (irace  (Ebor  being  the 
ancient  name  of  York,  and  the  usual  signature  of 
that  See).  "  Ah,"  said  the  landlord,  as  he  pocketed 
the  cheque,  "  I  thought  you  were  telling  me  a  lie, 
when  you  said  you  were  the  Archbishop  of  York." 


THE    NEW    GRAND    LODGE    OFFICES. 

,    '       I  OPENING    CELEBRATION. 

As  wo  have  previously  made  known  in  the 
Watchword,  these  offices  have  been  removed  from 
the  corner  of  Congreve-stroet,  to  more  com- 
odious  and  extensive  premises  in  Edmund- 
street,  Birmingham.  It  was  felt,  ther3fore,  that  a 
gathering  of  friends  of  Temperance  might  fittingly 
take  place  in  commemoration  of  the  opening. 
Accordingly,  Bros.  J.  Malius,  G.W.C.T.,  and 
Josiah  Derrington,  G.  W.M.,  issued  invitations  to  a 
goodly  number  of  friends  representing  the  Temper- 
ance and  other  movements,  to  assemble  and  tak© 
tea  in  the  spacious  Board-room  at  the  offices.  This 
rcutuoii  took  place  on  Friday  eveniu'?  (April  Iti), 
the  company  assembling  at  6  p.m.  to  partake  of  a 
pleasant  repast,  which  had  been  prepared  by  Bre. 
Alfred  Hughes,  of  the  "Garden"  Restaurant.  Tea 
being  over,  addresses  of  a  congratulatory  nature 
were  delivered  by  gentlemen  representing  tho 
different  societies.  Several  G.L.  Executive  officers 
bein:^  among  those  present. 

Buo.  Joseph:  Malin.s,  G.W.C.T., 'speaking  of  the 
growth  of  the  Order,  said  that  20  years  had 
elapsed  since  he  first  became  acquainted  with  the 
Order,  and  18  years  had  rolled  by  since  he  returned 
from  America  to  Birmingham  and  planted  the  Order 
by  forming  the  first  Lodge  in  a  little  tiny  chapel  in 
Regoe-street.  The  little  seed  since  growing  up 
into  a  mighty  tree  till  its  branches  counted  in  Eng- 
land alone  1,000,  holding  2,000  meetings  every 
week.  They  had  grown  from  strength  to  strength, 
till  at  Manchester  last  year,  on  the  occasion  of  the 
G.L.  Annual  Session,  Temperance  sermons  were 
preached  from  270  pulpits.  He  remarked  that  it 
had  long  been  felt  desirable  to  acquire 
more  suitable  premises  for  carrying  on 
the  work.  He  concluded  by  saying  that 
they  would  shortly  have  a  Lodge  meetincj  there, 
and  those  present  might  consider  themselves  fortu- 
nate if  they  were  allowed  to  retire  without  a  promise 
to  become  members — when  tliey  would  have  their 
"irons"  heated — (laughter)— and  commence  the 
work  of  initiation. 

Bro.  Josiah  Dhruington,  G.W.M.,  w»9  pleased 
to  meet  so  many  friends  with  whom  he  had  laboured 
for  upwards  of  40  years  in  Temperance  work  and 
other  kindred  social  movements.  Their  experience 
had  taught  them  that  they  not  only  wanted  great 
social  movements,  but  that  besides  it  was  indis- 
pensably requisite  that  they  should  have  a  founda- 
tion of  thoroughgoing  total  abstinence.  This  had 
been  the  experience  of  the  School  Board  officers 
when  going  among  the  people,  whose  improvidence 
was  mainly  caused  by  their  spending  money  in 
drink.  They  were,  therefore,  glad  they  had  another 
centre  of  moral  forces,  and  another  building  added 
to  the  very  few  possessed  already. 

Mr.  James  Whyte,  secretary  United  Kingdom 
Alliance,  remarked  that  on  making  known  the 
invitation  he  had  received  to  headquarters  in 
Manchester,  they  were  very  glad  to  allow  him 
to  represent  them,  and  he  was,  therefore, 
present  in  their  name  to  wish  the  Order  Godspeed. 
The  Good  Templar  Order  had  a  very  de6nite  aim  in 
view;  he  felt  the  country  was  being  slowly  but  gra- 
dually leavened  with  those  principles  which  would 
accomplish  the  reforms  they  believe  to  be  neces- 
sary. He  believed  the  Good  Templar  organisation 
had  done  a  great  deal  of  work.  Ho  wished,  how- 
ever, to  make  one  observation,  wh'ch  he  trusted 
would  be  rightly  recaived.  He  felt  that  Good 
Templary  had  scarcely  the  power  it  ought  to 
have,  and  he  could  wish  the  Order  had 
a  little  more  power  to  dispense  and  send 
forth  to  the  extremities  of  the  world  their 
teachings,  which  would  be  extremely  valuable  if 
the  money  was  forthcoming.  The  machinery  was 
very  perfect  ;  but  he  felt  they  could  grind  a  deal 
more  corn  if  they  had  a  little  more  steam. 
(Laughter.)  If  they  were  able  to  keep  going  half- 
a-dozen  good  missionaries  it  would  be  productive  of 
great  good.  Somehow  he  thought,  too,  they  ought 
to  try  and  accomplish  that  object. 

Rev.  Cuarles  Leach,  who  was  introduced  by 
tho  chairman  as  "  representing  the  west  side  of  the 
Birmingham  School  Board,"  said  he  rejoiced  to  be 
with  them,  and  expressed  a  hope  that  God  would 
bless  them,  so  that  they  might  be  even  more  suc- 
cessful in  the  new  premises  than  they  had  ever 
been  in  the  old.  He  regarded  the  Good  Templar 
movement  as  a  religious  movement,  and  he  had  no 
doubt  that  at  that  moment  there  were  thousands 
who  owed  their  start  along  the  lines  of  Christianity 
to  their  association  witli  the  Order.  He  hoped 
when  next  he  met  them  the  report  would  be  still 
more  encouraging. 


April  26,  1886. 


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367 


Bko.  Professor  Axdrb,  of  the  Alpine  Choir, 
next  spoke,  and  created  some  amusement  by  stating 
he  firmly  believed  that  if  the  movement  he  had 
started  to  foster  and  encourage  good  music  and 
lunging  became  successful,  that  there  would  be  no 
necessity  to  build  Temperance  music-halls,  because 
people  when  accustomed  to  superior  music  would 
absent  themselves,  and  that,  therefore,  in  con- 
sequence such  halls  would  become  bankrupt  and 
they  might,  he  humorously  remarked,  step  in  and 
buy  the  lot.  He  advocated  the  teaching  of  music 
among  the  Juvenile  Temples  and  in  Bands  of  Hopo. 

CouNciLLou  W.  H.  Hakt  (Birmingham  Town 
Council)  expressed  surprise  at  the  progress  of  the 
Order  and  its  powers,  till  that  night  he  had  no  idea 
that  Good  Tcraplary  was  so  useful  in  promoting 
Temperance.  He  was  pleased  to  learn  what  were 
the  principles  taught  in  tlie  Juvenile  Temples, 
and  he  should  look  forward  to  the  next  genera- 
lion  being  both  wiser  and  better.  He  had 
always  taken  a  hopeful  view  of  the  movement, 
because  the  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  had  by 
figures  he  had  brought  in  plainly  shewed  that  the 
consumption  of  intoxicants  had  been  much  reduced 
during  the  last  few  years.  He  wished  them 
success,  and  hoped  all  other  branches  of  Temper- 
ance work  would  put  on  their  armour,  being 
assured  that  by-and-by  would  come  the  victory. 

Bro.  ,T.  M.  Goodchild,  secretary  Gospel  Tem- 
perance Mission,  desired  to  add  his  word  of  con- 
gratulation to  the  Order  in  having  attained  to  such 
a  very  commodious  building  as  they  possessed  at 
the  present  time.  He  regretted  that  the  local 
Temperance  societies  had  never  yet  been  able  to 
unite  together  in  possessing  a  building  where 
all  the  Temperance  organisations  might 
have  a  fraternal  home,  so  as  to  associate 
together.  He  hoped  the  time  would  nome 
when  those  or  still  more  commodious  premises 
would  be  secured  for  that  purpose.  He  was 
delighted  to  know  that  the  Order  was  more  and 
more  dispensing  literature.  He  hoped  the  members 
of  the  Order  would  avail  themselves  of  the  pledge 
rolls  of  their  Union  so  as  to  get  into  the  Lodges  many 
of  those  who  si^ined  the  pledge. 

Bro.  the  Rev.  W.  Kipldjo  Cox,  Diocesan  Sccre- 
t»ryC.E.T.S.,wishedlhem  very  heartily  God  speed. 
It  was,  he  felt,  a  grand  thing  to  have  such  suitable 
rooms  as  those  they  were  met  in.  He  most  sincerely 
trusted  that  the  Order,  which  had  a  position 
among  the  Temperance  organisations,  would  press 
on.  It  was  doing  a  vast  deal  to  get  people  from 
the  drink.  He  believed  the  Good  Templar 
body  stood  absolutely  far  and  above 
any  other  Temperance  organisations.  Nothing 
could  do  the  work  of  Temperance  better  than  our 
Good  Templar  Lodges. 

Bro.  E.  C.  Brambley,  District  Superintendent 
U.K.A.,  spoke  of  the  introduction  of  the  Order 
and  of  the  work  done  by  Bros.  Malins,  Kempster, 
and  others.  Rev.  Charles  Joseph,  Mr.  T.  Hewins, 
andF.  MiUs(secretary,  Birmingham  Temperance  So- 
ciety), Bro.  J.  Phillips(Midland  Temperance  League), 
Bro.  T,  Humpherson,  P.D.C.T.  (District  Secretary 
Rechabites),  Mr.  Rolfey  (Sons  of  Temperance),  W. 
Hussey  (secretary,  Birmingham  U.K. A.),  also 
spoke.  There  were  also  present  :  Bros.  J.  B. 
Collings,  G.VV.Sec,  Edward  Wood,  G.W.T.,  W.  J. 
Glover,  D.C.T.  (Warwickshire),  A.  Rowley,  D.C.T. 
(South  Stafford),  Sister  Townsend,  D.S.J.T. 
(Warwick), and  others. 


DISTRICT  LODGES. 

*,•  It  is  most  iniportaat  that  the  reporfs  appearing  in  the 
ofllcial  organ  shouM  be  accurate  and  impartial.  As  we  must 
rely  upon  voluntary  aid  in  furnishing  these  reports,  we  Irust  the 
secretaries  who,  of  course,  are  always  in  possession  of  accurate 
and  full  information,  will  forward  us  reports  as  early  as  poseihie 
after  the  meetlnfls  are  ended;  and  that  where  the  secretaries 
arouuahlc  to  do  this  District  and  other  Lodges  will  request  some 
'  '  1  such  work  to  undertake  the  duty.  Reports 
"-'-   --insistent  with  eflicicucy. 

West  Glo'ster. — An  atijourned  session  of  thia 
D.L.  was  held  at  tho  Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street, 
Bristol,  on  Tuesday  evenings,  April  13.  to  consider 
the  proposed  provident  scheme,  Bro.  J.  W. 
Padfield,  D.C.T.,  presided  over  a  nnmerons 
attendance  of  members,  who  di^plajed  unusual 
interest  in  the  procet'-din^s.  Papers  were  read 
in  favour  of  the  scheme  by  Bro^.  A.  T.  Parker, 
D.E.S.,  and  Bro.  W.  C.  Parfrey,  W.D.3I.,  and  against  it 
by  Bro.  A.J.  Lucas,  W.D.Scc.  An  animated  discnesion 
followed  ;  in  the  end  the  ori'^inal  proposition  to 
■apport  the  scheme  was  nejjativd  by  anoverwhelminpr 
majority,  as  it  was  felt  thatthf  scheme  would  not  only 
proveunsucces-fulon  account  of  its  comparatively  hig-h 
rate?,  but  that  the  principle  itself  would  not  be  con- 
ducive to  the  good  of  the  Order.  The  Reps,  to  G.L. 
■were  t.hprofore  requested  to  oppose  the  inetitution  of 
'  e  soheme, 


MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT  LODGE. 

DEBATE     ON     THE     PROPOSAL     FOR 
DIVISIOX. 

THE  MOTION  DEFEATED. 

Shall  Middlesex  be  divided  ?  Shall  its  District 
Ijodge,  which  for  years  past  has  been  "  one  and  un- 
divided," be  cut  in  twain?  Shall  the  jurisdiction 
which  stands  at  the  head  of  the  Good  Templar 
Districts  of  England,  not  only  in  numbers  but  in 
influence,  be  separated  ?  Shall  the  grandest 
District  Lodge  in  the  world  cease  to  be  one,  and  be 
formed  into  two  smaller  bodies  with  results  which 
nobody  can  foresee  ?  That  was  the  question 
which  on  Saturday  evening  last  brought  to- 
gether 380  members  of  all  grades  at  Suuth-place 
Chapel,  Finsbury — a  question  ftlt  by  many  to  be 
fraught  with  the  most  serious  import,  not  to  the 
metropolitan  county  alone,  but  also  to  England 
itself ;  for  if  any  K<-od  grounds  could  bo  shewn 
for  dividing  the  D.L.  of  Middlesex  who  should  say 
that  the  same  arguments  would  not  weigh  in  favour 
of  a  division  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England  ?  The 
gathering  was  one  not  likely  to  be  forgotten  by 
those  who  took  part  in  it.  Entering  the  spacious 
building  shortly  after  0  one  could  not  fail  to  be 
reminded,  of  seme  stirring  incidents  in  the 
history  of  the  Order  in  the  county  and 
the  country  at  large.  In  the  chair  of 
the  presiding  officer  sat  Bro.  WjlUam  Winton, 
the  respected  D.C.T.,  who  11  years  ago,  stepped  or 
was  forced  by  circumstances,  into  the  breach  when 
the  office  was  practically  going  begging  ;  who 
speedily  called  upon  to  take  his  stand  in  the  fight 
on  the  great  Negro  Question  which  agitated  the 
Order  throughout  the  world,  and  who  by  his  per 
aistent  labours  day  and  night  succeeded  in  savinj^ 
Middlesex  from  becoming  tiie  stronghold  of  the 
enemy.  By  his  side  sat  Bro.  W.  Sutherland, 
W.  D.Co. ,  who  was  a  prominent  actor  in  a  fight  of 
yet  earlier  date,  when  the  question  of  Provincial 
Grand  Lodges  was  being  discussed  throughout 
England  with  a  degree  of  warmth  remembered  only 
by  a  few.  In  various  parts  of  the  hall  were  to  be  seen 
other  good  men  and  true  ;  aye,  and  women,  too, 
who  had  stood  by  the  Order  in  many  a  trial,  and 
had  assisted  it  in  weathering  many  a  storm  and  in 
braving  many  a  crisis.  There  was  also  a  large 
number  of  comparatively  new  members,  to  whom 
the  burning  questions  of  earlier  days  and  the  his- 
tory of  past  years  are  practically  unknown.  Pre- 
liminaries disposed  of,  Bra.E.Wood,  G.W.Tr.,is  an- 
nounced, introduced  with  honours,  and  conducted 
to  the  seat  of  the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  Winton  taking  a 
seat  by  his  side.  Important  as  is  the  question  that 
has  called  the  bo  :ly  together,  no  inordinate  length 
of  time  is  to  be  taken  up  in  discussion,  so 
0  o'clock  is  fixed  upon  by  vote  as  the  hour  at  which 
the  opener  of  the  debate  is  to  reply,  9.30  and  0.45 
being  also  proposed  and  rejected.  An  understand- 
ing is  also  arrived  at  that  nobody  unless  by  vote 
shall  be  allowed  to  speak  more  than  10  minutes. 
Then  a  brother  moves  the  proposition  from  Citizen 
Lodge, 

"  In  the  opinion  of  this  Lodge,  the  Middlesex 
District,  containing  nearly  150  Lodges,  is  too  large 
an  area  to  be  worked  by  so  small  a  body  of  officers. 
It  is  desirable  that  this  District  Lodge  make  ap- 
plication to  Grand  Lodge  for  two  charters  to  suit 
requirements  of  Subordinate  Lodges.  Lines  of 
demarcation  to  be  from  Postal  Guide.  Having 
regard  to  the  Good  of  the  Order,  we  believe  it 
would  help  to  improve  our  numbers  and  stop  the 
leakage. " 

This  is  tho  special  motion  which  the  meeting  has 
been  summoned  to  discuss,  but  the  mover 
confines  himself  to  reading  a  written  state- 
ment that  it  emanates  solely  from  the  Citizen 
Lodge,  and  has  been  instigated  by  nobody  outside, 
and  that  in  proposing  it  tho  Good  of  the  Order  has 
been  the  ruling  motive.  Some  few  seconds  elapse 
and  then  a  brother  formally  seconds,  after  which 
everybody  looks  at  everybody, wondering  what  next, 
and  next.  Have  the  suppoiters  of  the  motion 
turned  tail  or  are  they  waiting  for  an  absent  cham- , 
pion  to  advocate  their  caused  Time  goes  on  and  | 
presently  it  ia  moved  and  seconded  "  that  the 


tive.     Bros.     Vincent,     Blinkhorn,    Fisk,    Rain. 
ford,    Grigsby,    A     Brown,    O'Brien   against    the 
motion,  and  Bros,  Dabbs,  Macrow,  and  Page  in  it» 
favour,    follow.      Bro.    InsuU    then    spoke,    and 
commences       by      disclaiming      any      pretension 
to    the      title     of     champion,      denies     that    he 
had    been    up  and    down     the  District    agitating 
the  question ;    says    he  only  visited  four  Lodges, 
and  that  at  their  invitation   ;  cites   the  report   of 
the  G.  W.C.T.  in  support  of  his  contention  that  two 
D.L.'s  are  required  ;  points  out  that  at  one  period 
in  its  history,  Middlesex  numbered  10,000  mem- 
bers, and  argues  that  tha  D.L.   is  quarrelliiig  with 
him  and  not  he  with  it,  and  that  it  is  impossible  for 
one  D.L.  to  cope   with    the  requirements  of  the 
county.       Having    spoken    for     20     minutes,    by 
permission,    Bro.    InsuU  resumes    his    seat.     The 
previous  decision  to  call  upon  the  opener  at  nine 
is    reconsidered,    and    Bro.    Sutherland    rises    to 
reply  to    Bro.    InsuU,    being    in    the    anomalous 
position    of    having     to     answer    arguments    not 
advanced,  which  he  urges  should  have  been  given. 
This  brings  Bro.  Insult  again  to  his  feet  with  an 
explanation  that  ho  had  meant  to  conclude  by  read- 
ing off  his  12  reasons,  and  that  he  had  an  amendment. 
Bro.   Sutherland  resumes,  asking   wlien,  as   stated 
elsewhere    by    the    previous    speaker,    D.L.    first 
became  inefficient  ?    The  motion,    if   carried,    will 
strike  a  blow  not  at  the  unity  of  Middlesex  only, 
but  of  the  G.L.  of  England.     Then  Bro.   Moloney 
shews  that  tho  declension  in  membership  is  not  so 
large  proportionately  as  that  of  England  as  a  whole, 
the  latter  having  decreased  70  per  cent,  since  1874, 
while  Middlesex  has  diminished  33  per  cent,  only, 
Bro,  Rev.    T.  H.  Cuuch  is  not  satisfied  that  D.L. 
should  simply  vote  the  proposition  down,  and  there- 
fore moves  an  amendment  :  "That  in  the  opinion 
of  this  Lodge  any  division  of  the  Middlesex  D.L. 
would   be  prejudicial  to  the  best  interests  of  the 
Order."  Then  Bro.  Winton's  rising  was  the  signal 
for  a  long-continued  ovation,  shewing  the  esteem 
and  respect  entertained   for  him   by  those  he  has 
served    so  weU   for    11   years   past.      Not    for    a 
little  would  he  endure  again  the  anxiety  of  the  last 
three  weeks,  bearing,  as   he  had,  the  attacks  made 
upon  him,  not  where  he  had  opportunities  of  reply, 
but  in  his  absence.      Bro.  InsuU  has  told   D.L.  he 
only  visited  four  Lodges,  but  they  were  representa- 
tive gatherings,  circulars  inviting  members  having 
been  sent  far  and  wide.     The  Executive  are  charged 
with  inability,  but  who  has  brought  the  D.L.  to  its 
present  position  1  Who  has  watched  over  and  tended 
the  growth  of  the  tree  and  made  it  the  admiration  of 
the  world  ?  Who  introduced  the  V.D.  system  ?  Bro. 
Winton.  He    was  present   at   the   planting,  so   to 
speak,  of  the  tree,  and  had   protected  it  ever  since 
and  will  still.  Bro.  InsuU  had  spoken  of  promoting 
rivalry,  but  he   never   knew  a  man  cut  himself  in 
two  to  make  a  rival.     [The  expression   "a  healthy 
rivalry,"   we  learn    was   used. —Ed.]    The  brother 
has  engaged  in  Blue  Ribbon  missions,  but  through- 
out the  whole  of  them  never  asked  the  co-operation 
of  the  District  Executive.   Good  Templars  were  con- 
spicuous by  their  absence  from   his  platform.    As 
to  his  references  to  the  G.  W.C.T. 's  report,  he  said 
nothing  of   the  loss  of  GOO  in    E.    and   M.  Surrey. 
He  (Bro.  Winton)  sought  the  office  of  D.C.T.,  and 
if  his  re-election  should  at  any  time  be  successfully 
opposed  would  retire,  but  wUl  not  be  kicked  out  by 
-   side   wind,  and  in  the  words  of  Wolseley  cries 
Hands  off!  "  to  those  who  want  to  divide,     Bro. 
Winton,  who  has  been  frequently  cheered,  receives 
a  second  ovation  as   he  resumes  his  seat  after  20 
minutes.     The  D.L.  is  now  impatient  to  vote,  and 
173  vote  for  and  22  against  the  amendment.      On 
its  being  put  as  a  substantive  motion,    Bro.  Insult 
otlers  an  amendment:  '*  That  this  D.L.    respect- 
fully   requests     the    D.L.    Executive    to    appoint 
a  special  commission  of  inquiry  into  the  declension 
of  the  Order  in  this  District,  and  make  such    report 
and  suggestions    as    may  appear    in  their  wisdom 
necessary  f<.r  the    good    of    the  Order,  including  a 
recommendation  or    otherwise    for  a  second  D.L. 
charter."     This  is  ruled  out  of  order,  as  in  the  only 
point  in  which  it  touches  tho    motion  it  is  a  direct 
negative.     The    D.L.,  on   appeal,  sustains  the  de- 
cision of  the   chair,    and  Bro.  InsuU  gives    notice 
of  appeal.     As  a  substantive    motion  Bro.   Couch's 
dment  IS  carried,   and  the  yeas   and  rays  are 


be  now  taken,"  and  that   within  less  than    three- 1  demanded,  with  the  result— 81  yeas  and  20  nays. 

Thus  Middlesex  has  emphatically   declared  against 
division,  and  the  members,  after  an  excited  debate, 
peedily  cleared. 

Slribe. 


quarters  of  an  hour  of  the  opening  of  the 
ifro.  Colbert  comes  to  the  rescue, however,  and  with 

out    supporting    the     motion     sugsesta    that    the    ^^^oop  out,  and  the  haU 
he.ivy    declensions    in    the    Order    call    for    con- 
sideration    witht  a    view     to  a     remedy.      This  = 
apoears    to  encourage   the  more   timid    spirits    of    _  ^'''Izk    Picroia. 


Re.i 


Lndges,    Temples 
packets,  containinff  20  different 


the   promoters  of  division,    and   one  enthusiast  c   ^h*!^  "i^i^^^M^*^*'    i,  -      i   *.         ..   *    -  ^  t  .- 

and   demonstrative    brother,  denounces   the   sin,  Kpste^'k^n^d  Co.;f  6^00^  A^^treatLaton"" 
of     omission    and    commission    of    the    Execu-   E.C— [Adti.]  i  - 


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Aphil  26,  1886. 


G.W  C.T.— .TosEPH  Maliks,  1  G.L    Offices.     Ed    und 
G.W.S»o.— .T.  B.  CoLtlNOS,      I  St..Birm\n?tiani. 

O.S.J.T.— Mrs.    Ltdia    A.    Walshaw,    31,  Elm6eld, 
S»»ile  P»rk,  Halifax. 
Tklboraphic   AnDRESS:-"  Templani,  Birmingham." 

Home  Mission  Department. 
.V<;est  for  Northern  Arka. — John  Wrathall,  7, 
Baldwin-Btreet.  Hawcoat,  near  Barrow-in-Furnpas. 

Goon  Templar  anh  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon   Sec— Bro.  S.  R.  IIolpe,  45,  Paulet-road,  Cambor- 
well,  S.E. 

Portsmouth     Harboor     Special     V.D.— Bro,     A. 
BiihtoD,  35,  Abercrnmbie-street,  Landpoit. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Skrceant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

Adiatant-General's  Office,  Colchester. 
D.S  J.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Gabb.  Bazaar  Coffe«    Houi'e, 

Kamborou^h-roftd,  Farnbirough. 
W.D.S"".— E.  R.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-Btieet,  Newport,  Isle 
of  Wight. 

Naval  District. 
D.O.T.— James    Kae,    2,    Zin^an-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
G.S.J. T.  —  William     .Aj^drews,     50,    AnglcBea-road, 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Da-^t,    34,    Skinner-street,    New 
Brompton,  Kent. 

G.WSEC.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Tax     from     District     Lodges      for     the     past 
quarter  received  during  the  week  as  follows  :  — 
1836.  £    B.   d. 

April      7.— Tobseo      0  10    C 

„      14.— Middlesex  (Balance)       3  14     9 

„      li;.— Hunts        1  10    3 

„      19.— Barbados 0    B    0 


£6     0    0 
John    B.    Collinos, 

Hon.  G.W.  Sec. 
G.L.  Offices,  Edmund-street,  Birmingham. 


G.S.J.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

NEW  TEMPLES. 


Ko.  Name.  District. 

16-5  Bir  8amuel  Marliog  ...  Oloster,  E 

Ifi9  Little  Bud Cumberland, 

174  Hope  of  Arrtilej  (Sen.)  Yorln,  S.W.. 


183  Harriet  Warte  Yorks,  E 

187  Fewer  of  Truth    Leicester    

191  Rbiug  9tar Hsnti,  S 

192  Lilj  of  tte  Valley....  Hants,  N 

194  Wood  Green Oxon    

304  Hone  of  Preston  Laucwhire,  N 

aw  Vernon     MidHlesex    

309  Hopeot  ChiMa' HiU    ..  Midiileaei  

11 1  Hope  of  Reiifate Surrey,  E.  and  M  . 


Officers. 

Charles  :^mith 
.  John  Cook 

R.  Hnmpfhire 
.  H.  Weatherall 
.    K.  Thorp 
.  John  Wood 
.  E,    Dyer 
.  N.  Goodyear 


215  Thornton  Exretsior    .  .  Lancashii 

466  Toothful  Pioneers Cnmberland  E.     - 

610  Ark  of  .Safety    Lanrashire,  S.W.. 

815  Hope  of  Woodhoase  ..   Yorks.  CI 

916  Lily  of  the  Valley  ... .  Durham,  N. 

(Signed;         Lydia  A,  Walshaw 


D.  Goyer 
.1  J.  Edwards 
J.  Cooks 
a  g.  Ward 
H.  Anders 
.Sam  Roberts 
J.  A.  Harriaon 

,  G.S.J.T. 


Nobthampton  Good  Tbmplaks  Bachelors' 
Society. — The  first  annuiil  tneeiing  was  held  on 
Saturday  evening,  April  10,  at  the  Abington- 
square  Cafe,  Northampton,  Bro.  W.  Jesson,  vice- 
president,  in  the  chair.  The  reports,  whicli  were 
on  the  past  half-year's  work,  were  of  a  favourable 
character.  Financially  the  society  stands  well.  The 
members  pay  a  small  weekly  subscription  and  as 
the  working  expenses  are  almost  nil  the  sum  raided 
is  spent  on  various  charitable  objects,  to  relieve  a 
sick  brother,  &c.  Officers  were  elected  for  the 
coming  half-year  as  fnllows  :  President,  Bro.  W. 
BUke,  W.D,  Sec.  ;  vice-presidents,  Bro.  F.  Merri- 
man,  W.Seo.  ;  and  Bro.  W.  W.  Hadley,  P.D.Sec, 
9,  Woodlord-Btreet,  Northampton  (who  will  be 
pleased  to  give  any  information  on  the  working  of 
the  society) ;  secretary  and  treasurer,  Bro.  H. 
Simpson, , P. W.C.T. ;  financial  seQretary,  Bro.  G. 
D«DtoD,  O.M. 


LIST    OF     REPRESENTATIVES 

ELECTED  TO  ATTEND  THE 

GRAND  LODGE  SESSION 

AT     NEWPORT,      MON.,     1886. 

(The  names  in  italics  indicate  new  G.L.  Members.) 
Beds  — Rev.  S.  .T.  Southwood. 
Berks. — G.  Hobbs,  A.  Leea. 
Bdi'ks  — Isaac  A'oriiinn,  Mrs.  Calladine. 
Cambs.  -O.  W.  Miller,  H.  Gape. 
Cheshire,  E.  and  M. — L.  Ellison,  J.  J.  Mason. 
Cheshire,  W. — ,J.  Davies,   J.  Kennard,    T.  Lock- 
hart. 
Cornwall,  E  — W.  H.  Husband,  Bayes  Kyd.    | 
Cornwall,  W. — J.  W.  Trounson. 
Cumberland,  E.— George  Bell,  Thos.  Todd. 
Cr.MBERLAND,  W.— Rev.  J.  McNab,  W.  S.  Tocker, 

J.  Cook. 
Derby.— W.  Mart,  T.  W.  Fines,  R.  Stevenson. 
Devon,  E.— W.  J.   Biadden,  Miss  E.  Pryor. 
Devon,  N.-Rev.  J.  H.  Taylor, 
Devon,    S.-Mrs.     M.    M.      Wheeler,     Mrs.     J. 

Symons.  E.  A.  D.vvies. 
D0R,sET.— W.  E,  Unlmwood.  H.  A.  Rendell. 
DuRHtM,  N.— W.    H.  Richard.snii,    C.  Gibbon,  T. 

W.  P.  Taylder,  A.   Wardropper,  J.  Pattison, 

jun. 
Durham,  S. — W.  Ayton,  .J.  Moseley,  W.  Dodgson, 

S.  T.  Parker,  C.  J.  Seaman,  T.  W.  Smyth. 
Essex.  — W.  Seatle,  H.  S.  Church,  L.    Crow,  J.  B. 

Finch. 
Gloucester,  E.— J.    H.    Hopkins,    Rev.    E.   Tur- 

Und. 
Gloucester,  W.— J.    W.    Radfield,   E.    J.   Gosse, 

Mr.  J.  Kennedy. 
Gloucester,  N.W.— A.  E.  Clark. 
Hants,  N.— W.  E.  Barley,  Mrs.  Burley. 
Hants,  S.— W.    Williams,  J.   G.   Rogers,  Rev.  J. 

Squire,  E.  Sillence,  Mrs.  Apsey. 
Hereford. — 
Hertford. — J  Easton. 
Hunts.- (K   Fulkr. 

Isle  of  Wight.  — H.  J.  Medley,  T.  EUery. 
Kent,  East.— .J.  Chitty,  W.  J.  Phillips,  .1.  Nelson, 

Mrs.  B.  H.  Burns,  W.  Whitmnre. 
Kent,  Mid— G.   Graham,  H.  Randall,  Mrs.  E.  L. 

Randall. 
Kent,    West.— J.    Bowen,    F.    J.    Hancock,    W. 

McCubry. 
Lanca-shire,  N. — R.  Mansergh,  A.  L.  Garnett,  G. 

French. 
LANCAsniRE,  N.E. — E.  Fowler,  J.  Hargreaves. 
Lancashire,     S.     (Welsh). — J.    J.    Thomas,    R. 

Jones. 
Lancashir",  S.E. —J.  G.    Tolton,   J.  R.  Bennett, 

W.  Gibbon,  W.    Whatmough,  G.  Coates,  Mrs. 

A.  Edwards. 

Lancashire,  S.  W.— Mrs.    A.    M.   Green,    R.  W. 
Williams,   G.   Clarke,  R.  W.  Kirkus,  Mrs.    J. 

B.  Collmgs,  J.   W.  Hall,  P.  J.  Whitehead. 
Leicester. — A.  Hillier,  K.  Lord,  J.  Peer,    J.    S. 

Vorley. 
Lincoln. — Rev.  W.  Mainprize,   Sister  Smith. 
Middlesex— W.  Winton,  W.     Sutherland,  J.  H. 

R.  Moloney,  E    A.  Gibson,  Bro.  Lambert,    D. 

Gover,  J.  W.  Jones,   Sister  E.  A.  Gibson,    S, 

Insull,   Sister    F.    D.    Weeks,    Bro.    Lloyd, 

Mrs.  Haarnack,  W.  Lucas, 
Monmouth.  —  W.  H.  Brown. 
Norfolk.— ff.  T.  Furtu;  C,  Stacey-Watson, 
Northampton,  N. — Bro,  Chambers. 
Northampton,  S.— B.  Collyer,  W.  Abbott. 
Northumberland.  —  W.    Hobkirk,    A.    Robinson, 

W.  Bailey,  A.  W.  Wilkie,  R.  Davidson. 
Noitingha.m.  —  J.  Walker,  J.  Waine,  T.  Dalzell. 
Oxfordshire — F.  A.  Bunting. 
Salop.  —  R.  Balmer. 

Somerset,  East.  — M.  V.  Ridge,  A.  E.  Jones. 
SoMiiKSET,  Mid.— J.  Mnreland,  H.  Hyatt, 
Somerset,  We.st.  —  H.  E.  Cooke. 
Staffs,  N. — I.  Johnson,  J.  W.  Beswick,  J.  Heath. 
Staffs,  H.—  U.  Picton,  N.  Bull,  W.  F.   Richards. 
Suffolk.  — S,  Alexander.  F.  D.  Unwin. 
Surrey,  E.  and    M.— N.    W.    Hubbard,   C.    Pin- 

liam,  F.    W.  Dimblebv,  J.    J.   Edwards,  Mrs. 

H.  Dimblehv,  J.  S.  T.  Hodges,  F.  W.  Lewis. 
Surrey,  W.-  H.  J.  Gill,  L.  J.  Plymen. 
Sussex.— P.  Tree,  Mrs.  H.  M.  Carter,  G.  Cooper, 

Majors.  Williams. 
Wakwick.-T.  Humpheraon,  W.  Wilde,   Rev,  W, 

H.  Canss. 
Wiltshire. — J.  Cave,  Mrs.  Davis. 
Worcester.— R.  W.  Tumlinson,  J.  T.  F.jrder. 
YoRKS,    E.— Sister    M.    Woodall,   F.     Oliver,    G. 

Todd. 
T0RK.S,  N.  —A.  Jesper,  Bro.   Myton. 
YoRKs,  Central.— Rev.  J,  Deans,  J.  J,  Wilkin- 


YoRKs,  Cleveland. — S.  Parkinson,  R.  Skelton. 
H.  Wilson. 

Yorks,  N  W.— Miss  E.  J.  Blakey,  J,  Walshaw. 

Yorks,  S.W.— Rev.  H.  J.  B.>yd,  J.  Brooks,  E.  C. 
Cocker.  Sister  E.  Hampshire,  C.  J,  White- 
head, Rev.  T.  J.  Leslie. 

Naval. — J.  Rae,  W.  Davey,  J.  Baldry. 

Military.- O.  G.  L.  Jones,  E.  R,  Smith,  Rot,  H, 
Drennan. 


REPORT    OF    GRAND    WORTHY 
TREASURER. 


Dear  Bisters  and  Brothers,— I  have  to  report 
that  during  the  year  encin?  January  31,  1886,  the 
G.W.  Sec.  haspvid  to  the  Birmingham,  I)udley.  and 
District  Binkiog  C-mpany  (Limited)  to  the  credit  of 
"  "      "      "  ,  £3907     3     2 


the  Grand  Lodge  of  England 

Balance  due  to  the  bank  on 
.January  31,1886  as  per  pass 
book 

Cheques  issued  but  not  pre- 
hented         


d. 


170  12 
13  18 


On  Ja 


there 


irv  31.    1S8.-1, 
was  a   balance  due   to  the 

bank  of       

Cheques  issued  but  not  pre- 
sented rioringthe  vear  end- 
ing January  31,1885 

During  the  year  ending 
January  31,  1886,  cheques 
have  b-en  drawn  by  vote  of 
the  Eieontive  for 

Bank  charges.,  


£i39I  U     0 


The    bank    book    is    submitted     herewith, — Yours 
very  fraternally, 

Edward  Wood, 

G.W.Troasnrer. 


GRAND   LODGE   EXECUTIVE  AT 
BIRMINGHAM. 

April  16,1886. 

Present  ;       G.W.C.T.,  G.W.Co,,        G.E,S,, 

G.W.V.T.,      G.W.Sec,      G.W.T,,       G.W,Chap. 

Apology  from  the  G.S.J.T. 

The  Trade  report  was  submitted,  and  after  con- 
sideration  adopted. 

The  auditor's  (Bro.  R.  L.  Impey)  report  was 
submitted, in  which  he  stated  that  he  had  examined 
and  found  correct  the  accounts  of  the  past  year,aad 
that  he  noticed  the  "  much  improved  results  of 
the  trading  department,  and  the  generally  healthier 
look  of  the  balance-sheet." 

Monthly  Accounts. — The  monthly  accounts 
were  examined  and  passed  and  cheq-ies  authorised. 
The  bank  overdraft  stood  at  £136  4s.  lOd. 

Executive's  Report. — The  report  of  the  Execu- 
tive was  considered,  and  after  discussion,  adopted 
for  presentation  to  Grand  Lodge. 

Lapsed  Grand  Lodoe Members. — The  G.W.Sec, 
presented  a  list  of  those  whose  membership  had 
lapsed  from  various  causes  during  the  past  year. 
The  other  business  was  connected  with  the  forth- 
coming Grand  Lodge  Session.  Meeting  closed  at 
4.30. 

John  B.  Collinhs,  Hon,  G,W,Sec, 


ACCOMMODATION  AT  G.L.  SESSION. 

The  Reception  Committee  have  still  a  few  beds 
on  hand.  AH  intending  visitors  will  do  well  to 
e  or  wire  to  Bro.  W.  Jones,  14,  Arthur-street, 
Secretary  of  Lodgings  Committee. 

Visitors  are  also  requested  to  communicate  at 
once  with  their  hosts,  particulars  as  to  arrival  in 
Newport,  &c. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  COERESPONDENTS. 

Correspondents  are  r,  quested  to  notice  the  following  in- 

stmoMous  in  forwarding  items  of  news  ,  — 

'  notice  u-ill  bo  taken  of  commonlcalions  unless  aceompaaied 
by  the  name  of  the  sender. 

ACT.— We  regret  that  out  space  would  not  admit  of 
the  publication  of  your  letter  as  a  whole. 

A.fi.C— October  1.  1883.     Post  free  2d. 

G.  F.— It  would  be  unfair  for  us  to  allow  a  one-sided 
discussion  upon  a  document  to  be  sub'.nitted  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  upon  the  eve  of  the  Annual  Seisiou  of  that  Body, 


April  26,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


269 


A   REMAJRKABLE    RECORD. 

THE  U>'USUAL  EXPERIEN'CE  OF  A>' 
A>rERICA:N'  GENTLEMAN 
AND  ITS  VALUABLE  RESULTS. 
CNew  York  Correspondence,  London  Detroit  Free  Press.) 
The  origin,  growth,  and  final  Auccess  of  any  enterprise 
ar«  causes  for  the  greateat  public  interest,  whether  relat- 
ing to  public  institutions  '>r  private  venturea.  The  Western 
coDtioent  ba3  been  especially  marked  by  examples 
of  thia  nature,  and  I  am  gtad  to  record  one  which  ia  so 
promineDt  as  to  be  of  universal  interest.  Several  years 
ainc«  Mr.  H.  H.  Warner,  resid-n?  at  Rochester,  New 
York,  became  aware  that  what  he  supposed  was  an  iron 
oonstitatioD,  was  becoming  rapidly  undermined,  and  that 
•omething  of  a  roysterioua  nature  seemed  to  be 
sapping  biB  vitals.  At  first  the  indications  were 
aUght,  consisting  principally  of  frequent  headaches, 
dnll  paina  in  various  parts  of  the  body,  unaccountable 
lassitude  and  occasional  nausea.  He  thought  that  per- 
haps theB«  symptoms  were  the  result  of  a  cold,  and  gave 
them  but  little  attention  ;  but  they  increased  and  finally 
became  alaraing.  Consultation  with  two  prominent 
pbyaiciarg  revealed  the  fact  that  hs  was  Buffering  from  an 
acute  attack  of  kidney  disease,  and  to  say  that  he  was 
alarmed  would  be  only  to  partially  express  hia  feelings. 
Under  the  most  careful  attention  of  the  physicians, 
however,  he  failed  to  improve,  and,  in  fact,  grew 
worie  constantly.  Hia  symptoms  at  this  time  were 
most  serioufl.  The  slight  troubles  which  he  had 
first  observed  increased,  and  fina  ly  became  intense. 
What  originally  were  simple  pains  became  the  greatest 
EKony.  Occasional  headaches  and  a  lack  of  energy 
•ventually  lesulted  in  the  pains  and  horrors  which 
only  such  troubles  can  bring.  It  was  at  this  critical 
time  that  he  heard  of  a  tropical  plant,  which  was  re- 

Ented  to  b«  of  great  value  in  Bimilar  truublss.  He  had 
ttle  faith  in  its  power,  but  re^iolved  to  try  it.  a?  nothing 
•beseemed  in  any  way  to  relieve  him.  He  therefore 
ceased  taking  the  medicine  of  the  doctors,  began  the  uar 
of  the  article  referred  to,  and  was  aware  in  a  very  shnrt 
■pace  of  time  that  it  was  greatly  benefiting  him.  He 
continued  its  use  faithfully,  and  as  a  result  became  per- 
fectly cured  has  been  one  of  the  mont  active  men  in  the 
United  States  ever  since,  and  is  to-day  a  picture  of  per- 


fect health 

Mr.  Warner's  experience  caused  him  to  thoroughly  and 
moat  carefully  investigate,  and  as  a  result  he  discovered 
that  the  majority  of  common  diseases  could  be  traced  in 
their  origin  to  disorders  of  the  kidneys  or  liver.  This 
was  a  revelation  so  startling  in  its  nature  that,  as  a  duty 
to  humanity,  Mr.  Warner  felt  impf-Hed  to  make  known 
to  the  world  the  great  means  by  which  he  had  been  saved. 
Up  to  that  time  kidney  disea'^es  had  increased  at  the  rate 
of  25  per  cent,  each  year  for  the  past  half  score  of  years, 
and  were  still  largely  on  the  increase.  With  the  end  in 
Tiew  above  described,  however,  Rlr.  Warner  begun  pre- 
paring and  selling  the  remedy  referred  to,  since  whirh 
time  the  demand  for  it  has  been  remarkable.  In  all  the 
history  of  the  world  there  is  no  instance  on  record  where 
■0  great  a  demand  has  been  known  as  that  at  present 
•listing  for  "  Warner's  Safe  Cure  "  for  all  dispasea  of  the 
kidneys,  liver,  and  urinary  organs.  Were  the  call  for 
this  remedy  a  fictitious  one,  mortality  from  kidney 
trouble*  would  now  be  as  great  as  ever,  but  statistics 
■hew  that  for  the  pa.'it  few  years  there  has  been  a  marked 
decrease  of  deaths  fro**"  this  claes  of  diseases,  altl  ough 
the  tendencv  towards  kidney  troubles  is  as  great  as  ever 
throughout  ihe  entire  United  States.  The  theory,  there- 
fore, by  which  Mr.  Warner  advanced  hiis  been  proven 
the  correct  one  by  reason  of  the  decrease  of  mortality 
■t'Own  by  Government  statistics. 

N«t  long  after  presenting;  this  medicine  to  the  American 
public,  Mr.  Warner  introduced  it  into  Australia  and 
Canada  Kidney  and  liver  difficultieF,  as  you  know,  are 
very  prevalent  in  those  countries,  owing  largely  to  the 
nature  of  the  climate  and  influence  of  the  atmosp'  ere. 
The  same  results,  however,  which  were  noticeable  in 
America  were  to  be  found  in  an  equal  degree  there.  The 
remedy  conquered  the  disease. 

Strange  as  it  may  seem,  this  great  medicine  which  has 
become  so  popular  in  the  United  States  and  Canada,  has 
D«t  been  adve^ti^'ed  to  any  extent  inEn|i;land.  I  uoder- 
•tand  that  some  two  years  ago  a  depAt  was  established  in 
London  for  the  sain  of  the  remedy,  but  the  large  amount 
of  buhinefs  coming  from  the  demand  ho'e  in  the  States 
prevented  an  extention  of  the  field  at  that  tm  e.  I  have 
just  learned,  however,  that  Messrs.  Warner  and  Co. 
have  recently  e^tablisbed  theraselveslat  47,  Fan'ir<gdon- 
•treot.  London,  E.C..  and  intnnd  to  push  their  bu>ire.'is 
in  the  kinedom  of  Great  Britain  as  vigorously  as  they 
hav«  done  in  the  United  States.  On  this  fact  the  Enjj- 
lish  public  are  to  be  congratulated.  The  financial  and 
•ooial  standing  of  Messrs.  H.  H.  Warner  and  Co, 
in  the  United  States  U  sfcond  to  that  of  no 
honae  with  whom  I  am  acquainted.  The  well- 
known  public  spirit  and  liberality  of  Mr.  Warner  in 
contributing  to  the  want-*  of  the  South  during  the  yellow 
feTer  epedemic ;  endowing  the  celebrated  Warner 
Ajitronomical  Observatory  at  Rochester,  New  York,  at 
ftD  expense  of  over  £20,000,  and  encouraging  the  advance- 
ment of  Bcionce  Wy  the  generous  expenditure  of  money  in 
prizes  for  cometary  and  meteoric  discoveries,  are  known 
to  the  entire  w<.>rld,  and  mark  him  as  one  of  the  leading 
patrons  of  ac  ^nce  of  this  day.  Success  such  as  has  been 
achieved  by  fiis  house,  and  of  so  high  an  order,  is 
wholly  Baf>rii»riou8  snd  deserved,  and  while  it  is 
phenomenal,  il  ii  none  the  Icsi  of  the  greatest  value  to 


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Alcoholic  OHnks  oao  only  be  obtained  by  aalnn 


ivtyvsoiv's 


A  HOME  BLESSING 


A  SEWING  MAOHINH  that  Ifl  Slmplp, 
SUent,  and  Efflolent,  and  that  oan  bo  need 
by  every  member  of  the  household.  Includ- 
ing ohlldren  and  servants ;  that  In  Its  use 
Involves  no  Dlffloulty,  Delay,  or  Noise,  and 
in  its  results  is  free  trom  Uncertainty  ot 
Failure. 

Such  a  Machine  Is  seen  In  the  WILLOOX 
&  GIBBS  "AOTOMATIO. 


NO  DIFFICULTY. 


There  Is  no  DiflSoulty,  as  owln^  to  the 
Self-Regulatiner  Oharaoter  of  the  "  AUTO- 
MATIO "  it  oan  be  used  at  once  by  ttaa 
most  inexperienced. 


NO  DELAY. 


The  "  AUTOMATIC "  is  always  ready  for 
use,  and  no  preparatory  experiment  or 
testing  is  necessary  when  work  is  to  be 
done,  but  a  saving  of  time  is  effected  In 
oing  even  a  few  inches  of  sewing. 


NO  NOISE. 


HERB    OR     BOJANIO    BEER. 

Altogether  anperlor  to  the  Llqnora  which  pass  nnder  similar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  sliRhteet  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  f;ive«  to  the  Beverage, 
Colour.  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Cteamy  Uead  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  is  tree  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  It  is  'lecidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  Invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  (or  the  Abstainer 
and  Non-Ab3talner,  and  is  thorou^'hly  acceptable  to  the  public 
taste,  and  Its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  as  a  mild  and  generous 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 
general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and  2s.  each.  Sole  Proprietors 
and  ManufacturerB,  aud  may  he  obtained  Wnolesale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  UASON,  Manufacturing 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  Chemists  Be  Bur«  yon  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enonirh  te  make  Four  ^sUons^  sent 
carriage  paid 


Tho  "AUTOMATIC"  does  not  Interfera 
with  the  ordinary  domeetlo  oooupatlona. 

Readlnsr.  Muslo,  and  Oonversatlon,  oan 
be  continued  duringr  Its  uae,  and  the  sleep- 
inff  infant  is  not  awakened. 

NO  UNCERTAINTY. 

There  is  no  uncertainty  in  oommenolnff 
work  on  the  "  AITTOMATIO,"  aa  the 
Tension  is  Self- Acting,  aud  the  adjustment 
of  length  of  stitch  is  regulated  with  scienti- 
fic exactitude. 


NO  FAILURE. 


r  addreas  for  0  atomns      AGENTS  WaIItbD. 


Q2SI9 


PRESENTED  FREE. 

ON  receipt  of  (,ne  penny  stamp  for  postage,  an 
Exerllent  Mounted  Photograph,  by  the  London 
Stereoscopic  Company  (a.  sold  by  them  tor  Is.),  of  any  of 
the  following  c^lebntirs  :— The  Premier,  Princess  of 
Wales,  Lord  Salisbury,  Lord  Randolph  Churchill,  Mr. 
Gladstone,  Mr.  Cbambeilain,  Henry  Irving,  Ellen  Terry, 
Mrs.  Langtry,  or  Mary  Anderson.— Addres-,  Thompson 
AND  MAoDoxALn,  1,  Fore-street,  LonHon,  K.G. 


WHY    LOWER    YOUR    PHYSIQUE 

By  treating  Rheumatism  and  its  KindredPains  internally? 

i^xx£:xTJVi:.A.Txz 

Immediately  relieves  Rheumatism  and  all  Pains  and 
Stiffness  caused  by  Coll,  Damp,  and  Exposure,  and  at 
the  same  time  Re-animates  the  Muscular  Svstf  m.  Price 
lOJd.,  or  post  fiee  la.  IJd.,  from  the  Proprietors, 

MESSRS.    WILLIAMS    &    CO.. 

4,  DENUAN  ST.,  PICCADILLY  CIRCUS,  W. 


"HAPPY  WEDDED  LIFE," 

HOW    TO    REALISE    IT. 

BY 

JOHN    MAYNARD. 

Handsomely  bound  in  rloth,  gilt  lettering. 

post  free,  23.,;  gilt  edges,  Ss.  6d. 
This  would  make  a  very  acceptable  gift  to  old  or  young. 

London:— JOHN  KSMPSTER  AND  00. 


The  "AUTOMATIO"  never  fails  with  the 
most  ordinary  care,  even  in  the  hands  of 
beginners,  to  produce  perfect  work— work 
of  perfect  Beauty,  Security  and  Durability 

And  there  Is  nothino  to  prevent  all  ranks 
and  classes  experiencing  the  blessino 
conferred  upon  th«ir  HOMSS  by  the 
presence  of  one  of  h  se  exquisite 
Machines, 


Free  Trial  at  Home.   Carriage  Paid 

Price  List  Post  Free.     Easy  Term$ 

of  Payment. 

Willcox  &  Gibbs 

Semns,  Machine  Company. 

Lot  don: 
Ohief    Offiot   for  Europe -150,    CHKAPSIDK. 
Weit  End  Branch— 135,  REGENT  STREET,  W. 

Mahohestkk— 34,    KING   STREET. 

Glasgow— 116,  HOPE   STREET  (oomer  of  Both. 

well-itreet). 

BuaBTOH— 33,  NSW  ROAD. 

OumBBtTBT— 15,  HSRCERT  LAKE. 

NonaaKAic— 11,  MARJCXT  BTRBXT. 


270 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  26,  188G. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

CorrupoTtdentA  ai.omu  ai>v»^>.  amii^  ui>   whui,  night  the    Lodfis 
Ol0eta,     Wheo  no  hoar  \«  ■•tr-t"-'  the  Lode"  meeta  at  8  p.m 
Lodee  SecretKrie^  please  note  that  we  do  not    send    receipts  for 

Kaynaent  or  Hubftcrlptions  :    the  »ppo»ranc6  of  the  annonnoemenu 
)r  tha  period  DBid  fnr  '>eine  »  anfBcieni  BcknowIfldetneDi. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  FOR  INSERTION. 

Qnarter    One  Line  l3.  dl.     Two  Lines  S-i.  Od. 

Half-year   „        3a.  Orl.  ,,         6b.  OJ. 

Year ,         53.0.1.  „         105.  Od. 

Subsorlptlona  may  commence  at  any  date  nnl  must  bepre- 
pald.    Post  Office  Orders  payable  to  Jo: 
gato-ctrcus  "  office. 


KEMPTBR,  at  "Lud- 


METBOPOLITAN    U3DQE1S. 

MONDAY. 
Armoury.    Norwood  Schools,  Ronthall.    7.30. 
Benjamin    yranklin.      Percy  Hall,  3,  Percy-street,    Tottenham 

Conrt-road. 
Gratitude.     1.  Wells-huiiainaB.  HamoBteacl,  N.W.    8  15. 
King's  Messenger.     Coffee  Palaoe.  Higli  st,,  Notting  Hill  Gate. 
OrariRe  Branch.    Cong.  Scha.,  St.  Martin-street,  Leicester-suaafo 

(entrance,  Long'a-conrt) .     8.15. 
Peckham  Dewdrop.     St.  George's  Hall,St.Oeorpe'fi-rd.,Peckham. 
Regina.    liritiah  Schools,  Kentish  Town-road,  N.W. 
Shamrock.    Phanix  Coffee  Tav.,  40  New  Kent-rd.,  3.E.    8.16. 
South  Metr"nolitan  Tflmnerauco  Hall,  Black friar3-rd.,S  B.,  8.15 
Vernon.    176-  Peutonville-road,  N. 

rUESDAT. 
Albert.     Mission  HMI,  Dickenson  st.,  Wilktii-at.,  Kentish  Town. 


■  Wandsworth- 


New  Cross  Excelsior.  Workin?Men"s  Co.Ta.,Church-8t.  Deptford 
Stratford  Excelsior.  TeraDerance  Hall,  Martin-street,  Stratford. 
William  Tewsley.     Association  Rooms,  3outh-st.,  Wandsworth 

WEDNESDAY, 
Citizen.     Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Kingsland-road.     8.1.5. 
Crown  of  Surrey.     Welcome  Hall,  Westow-st ,  Upper  Norwood. 
Golden  Stream.  St.  James's  >n8.nall,St.Jamei'K-rd.,Bormond8ey. 
Good  Shepherd.     Ebenezer  Ch.  School-room.  North  End-road. 
Harringay.     Pizzey's  Coffee  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Joseph  Payne.     Christ  Church  Rch.    Charlton-Bt.,  Somers  Town 
Margaret  M'Currey.     Sydnev  H^ll,  Leader-street,  Chel: 
New  Clapham  Excelsior.    Washington  Hall, 

road  Station. 

Prudential.  The  Hall, St.Ann  8-rd.,BrL\:ton  (nr.Kennlnffton  Gate), 
The  Mint,     CoUiers'  Bent  Rail.    LiiiT-laua,  Sout  hwark,  S.S. 

THURSDAY. 
Crystal  Palace.     Penge  Hall,  Station-road.  Anerley. 
Freedom  of  London.      Rev.   Harvey  Smith's  Chapel.   Bethnal 

Green -road,    8.15. 
General  Garfield.     Paradise-road  School,  Clapham -ror  d. 
Greaham.     CoHee  Tavern,  Loughhorough  Park,  BriJton. 
Heart's  Content.     68.  Neal-street,  Long  Acre.     8  15 
James  McCurrey.     Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor-st.,  Chelsea. 
London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall,  Kingajjate-st.,  Holborn.  8.30 
London  Ark  of  Safety.     Eoxton  Aeademy  Sch.,  Hoxton-st.    8.15. 
Palmereton.     42,  Hartfleld-road,  Wimbledon. 
Shaftesbury  Paik.     Prim.  Meth.  School,  Grayehott-rnad.     8.15. 
Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace,  Hifih-atreet,  Netting  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Methodist  Free  Church,  Bollo  Bridpfe-road 
Trinity.     Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trinity -street,  Borongh. 
West  London  Pioneer.     Royal  Standard  Coffee  Tavern,   Beer- 
street,  Edgwarc-road. 

FRIDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.    Camden  Hall,  Kinsi-st,,  Camden  Town.     8.30. 
British  Queen.     Mall  Hall,  Netting  Hill  Gate.     8.30. 
Coverdale.    Edinboro'  Castle  Coffee  Palace,  Rhodeswell-road.E 
GtOBvenor.— Teetotal  Hall,  Georpo-st.,  Sloanr-sq.,  Chelsea- 
John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-road,  Deptford 
Peckham.    Albprt  HaU,  Albert-road,  Peckham.   -Tnv.Tem.    6.30 
Pride  of  LyttletoD.     Boys'  School.  High-street,  Shadwell. 
South  London.      Bible  Chri^ian  School-room.   Waterloo-road, 
Thomas  Carlyle.     Lockhart  Hall.  Ejng-street,  Hammersmith. 

SATURDAY. 
Comer  Stone.    Temperance  Hall,  High-street,  Poplar. 
George  Thomeloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blackfriars,  S.E. 
G.  W.  JohUEon.    Temp  Hall,  North-st.,  Kennington-rd.     7.45 
Henry  Anseli.  Wellinylrou  HalLW^tli'  gton-st  .Upner-'-t.Islingbon 
Mile  End.     German  Wesleyan  Chapel,  Commercial-road,  E. 
Victoria  Pai-k.    Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-lane,  Bethnal  Green. 

PBOVINOIAL    LODQBS. 
MONDAY. 

AldERSHoT.— Mrs.StOTOld's  School-room,  Albert-road.    7.30, 
ALDfBseoT.— Ash  Vale.     Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Commissariat 

Bridge.    7.30, 
Bedford.— Sir  W.  Harpur.    Trinity  School-room,  Ronse-street. 
Blackpool.— Guiding  Star.    Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
BrigHTOh.— Royal  Sussex.    Susspx-stroet  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
BBIGHTON.'— Queen's  Park.     Eentham-road  Mission  Hall. 
Epsom.— Epsom  Home  Circle.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
LanCastkr. — County  Palatine       arket  Hall  Coffee  House,  Com 

Market-street.     7.30. 
Leeds.— British  Rose.     Templars*  Mis.'.  Rm.  (h.ick  Adelphi-st.), 
BADCtiFFE.— BadelitTe.     G  T.  Hall,  Green-street     7.30. 
Sandwich.— Richboro'  Castle.       Templars'  Hall.  High-st.     7.30. 
VenTNOR. — Undercliff.    Temperance  Hotel.     8.15. 
WOKINO.— May  bury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 

TUESDAY. 
BntMlBOHAM.— Sandford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  fech..  Farm-at.  7.45 
BdcKINGHAM.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30. 
Cambridge.— Loyal  Cambridge,  G.T.Miss.Hall.Victoria-.'-t.  8.1.5, 
CHELMSFORD.-  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rms  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
FoLKKSioKB,- Caisar's  Camp.     Cong.  Schools,  Tontine-street. 
Foots  Cray.— Bu-y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30. 
Great  Yarkouth.- Good  Hope.    Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
GOILDFOED.— St«-phen  Percy.    Ward.street  Hall.    8.15. 
Hastings.— Saxon.    Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.       7  80. 
HoLL.- Parai-on.     G.T.  Hall,  Ht.  Johr's-.^HtroftJuv.  Temp.     6. 
LficiSTEB.— Excelsior.     Charks-streBt  School-room.     7.30. 
MahcHESTEB.— Tower  of  Refuge.      Prim.  Meth.   Sch.,   Upper 

Moss-lane,  Hulme. 
MANCHRSTER.— Rev.  C.  Garrett.  2C,  Hewitt-st.,  HIghtown.    7  45. 
Manchester.- Good  Samaritan,  Cong.  6ch.,  Stockport-rd.  7,30. 
PLYMOCTH  —Temple  of  Peace.     Borough  Arms.     Bedford-st 
Btde  (I.W.I.     Bydc.     Temperance  Hall,  High-street. 
Saffbon  Walden,— Saffron.    Temperance  Hall,  Hill-st.    8.5. 
Woodford.— Alexander.     Wilfrid  Lawson  Temperance  Hotel. 
WoRTHIMO. — Workman's  Own.     Temp.  Institute,  Ann-st. 

WKDNESDAV 
BATH.— Cot terell    Friends'  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
BbiOUTON.— Brlghthelmstone,  Belgrave-street  School-room. 
CBVsiEB-OclaiJon.    Temperance  Hall,  Frodsliam-stieet. 
EndSRBV  (Leicester).— Charles  Brook.     National  Schoolroom. 
i70DALMIN0— Friends.    Congrepational  School-room. 
H0LI.— Always  Active.     Lower  Union-street  Club-mom. 
SODTHEND.— Nil  Desperandum.     British  Schools.  High-street 


GravesewP.- Star.  Public  Hall. 

Gt.  YARMODTH.— Bethel.     Mariners  Chape!,  South  Quay, 
■Union.    Templars'  Hall,  Postern?ate.     7.30. 


7.30. 


G.T.   Hall,   St. 
(off  North-st.) 


Kin  (isTON-DPON -Hull,— Kin  gston-upon-Hull 
John's,  street.     7.30, 

LvKDS, — Nil  Desperandum.  Wintoun-st.  Soh 

Lf.icestrr  —Emanuel      Friar-ln.n-i  Sunday-school, 

Manchester.— City.  Temp.  Hall, Stanley-st.,Port-st., Piccadilly 

Portsmouth  —Templars'  illianco.    S<'h,'-rm.,Victoriri.fit.     7.;^0 

Ramsqatk.- Snug  Harbour,     Sailors'  Bethel,  LnopoW-st.     7.30. 

Sheffield.— Pennington  Friends*  Schoolroom.  Harlshead. 

SPALniNQ.- H;iad  in  Hand,     Temperance  Halt     8.15. 

Stonehoose  (PLYMOUTH).- Mt.  Edycumhe,  Sailors'  Welcome, 

Windsor.— Royal  Windsor.  Templars  Hall,  St,  Leonard'a-road. 
FRTOAY. 

Blackpool.— Glo^im  »t  Hope.    Ahingdou-street  Schoolroom. 

BaioHTOK.— Advance  Guard.  Lewes  Rd..  Congl.  Schl.   Rm.,  8.16 

Bristol.— Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-etroet.  7.45. 

Darnall.— Hopeof  Darnall,     Conaregational  School.     7.30. 

Folk ESTOKB. -Safeguard  of  Folkestone.  Oongregatlonal  School. 

Guildford.— Guildford.    Ward-street  Hall.    s.i5. 

Hdll.- Dnited  Ktiort    Club  Room,  Lower  Union-street    7.30. 

Lowestoft. — Wi.lcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 

MANOBBSTER.— Loyal  R.  Whitworth,  117,  Grosvonor-streot,  All 
Saints.    7-45. 

New  Malden. -Sure  Refuire.  Bap.  Oh.ach.-rm..Kinc'3ton-rd. 7.30. 

OXFORD.— City  of  Oxford.     Temper.ince  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 

TUNBRlDGE  WkLLs- Siknt  Dew-     Friendly  Societies   Hali- 

Weymodth.— Hope  of  Weymouth.    Temp.  Hnll,  Park-st.    7.30. 

WiNcUESTER.— Itchen  Vallov.     St.  Maurice  Hall,  His^h-strRot. 

YOBK.— Harbour  of  Friendship.     Lendal  School-room.     7.30. 
SATURDAY. 

Barrow-tn-Fijrne?S.— Hope  of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Grecngate. 

Gi'ILDFOBD. -Rescue.     Ward- street  Hall.    7.30, 

Manchester, —Concilio  et  Lahore.   5,  Fouutain-st.,  City.  7  p.m. 

PlymdutH-— Ark  ol  Love.     Hope  Chapel  School-room,  Ebring- 
ton -street. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 

Jersey.— Sir  H.  Havolock.      G.  T.  Hiiil.  Uuion-st.     Thursdiy 
IRELA.VD 

DoBLiN. — St.  Catheriuo's.     Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 
SOUTH  AMERICA. 

MONTE  Video.- Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delas  Piedras     Tues. 

MoNTB  Video.— Pioneer.     Catte  Guarani,  No.  19.     Wednesday. 
AUSTRALIA. 

BlELBOURNE.— Hope  of  Carltou.     Independent  Church  School- 
room, Rathdown-street  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.     Monday. 
ADSTRAUA  (SOUTH). 
Grand  Lodge  of  Boath    Ans;rj.lla    LO.Q.T. 
B.  W.  0.  Lodge  of  the  World. 
Membeia  of  the  Order  emigrating  to  Sonth  Anatr&IU  will  please 

tlL'tethe  addroM  of  theG.W-S.- ff.   W,  Wiawood,  I.O.Q.T.   OlSce 

Adelaide,  S.A. 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
Aden,  Arabia.— Hope  of  Aden,  Steamer  Point;  Thursday,  7.  '-C^ 
ALEXANDRIA.- Ut  Prosim.     Sailors'  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7- 
Rawal    Pindee— Excelsior.         2nd   Royal    Sussex    Regiment. 

School-room,  The  Fort.    Slonday,  7.     L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
Cairo.— St.   Andrew's.      1st  Black  Watch.        Fencin?    Room, 

Abbassiyoh  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt.  G  .Bed^on. 
Colchester. — Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  Sch.,  Camp,  Wed. 
Egypt. — Lome,     N.W.  Block, Rainleh  Barracks. 
H.M.S.  Superb,  ZANTB.— Rose  of  the  East.    Tucs. 
PoBTSKA.- Portsmouth  Garrison.     Cairo  Restaurant.     Sat.     7. 
Ramleh  (Egypt).— Branch  of  Egypt's  First.  E,  Palace.    Tues.  7 
Malta.— Bhrops tire  Guiding  Star   a,,  The  Best.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 
Nkwby. — Homeward  Bound,  M13.     Infant  School.     Mon,7. 
Old  Brompton.— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.G.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
PoRTSEA,— Nil  Desperandum.    Cairo  Resturant.     Thursday.    7. 


Q'}  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 

X"W  and  honestly  realised  by  persons  of  either 
SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular-  and  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watts,  &  Cosipany,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham.— This  is  genuine. 


(iC)  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by   persons  of 
dJ/C     either    sex    selling  the  Parker    Umbrella  (regi: 
tered). — Por  particulars,  address  stamped  directed   euv 
lope  to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield. 


SWALLOWING  POISON.  Spurts  of  disgusting 
mucou3  from  the  nostrils,  or  dropping  upon  the 
tonsils,  a  stooped-up  feeling  in  the  head  and  dull  pains 
in  the  forehead,  with  incessant  blowing  of  the  nose, 
hawkingand  spitting,  and  a  bad  breath  ;  this  is  Catarrh, 
the  forerunner  of  (Consumption.  No  other  such  loath- 
some and  treacherous  malady  curses  mankind.  While 
asleep  the  Catarrhal  impurities  are  inhaled  into  the 
Lungs,  and  swallowed  into  the  Stomach  to  Poison  every 
part  of  the  system.  Dr.  Lane's  Catarrh  Cure  affords  im- 
mediate relief  and  a  permanent  Cure  of  this  dangerous 
and  unpleasant  disea-e,  relieves  headache,  and  purifies 
the  breath.  It  is  sold  by  all  Chemists  and  Dealers.  A 
Treatise  on  Catarrh,  its  treatment  and  Cure,  sent  free, 
post  paid,  to  anybody  on  application  ;  or  a  Sample  Bottle 
of  the  IlemeJy  sent,  carnage  paid,  to  any  address  on 
receipt  of  Is.— Address,  Fredk.  W.  Halk,  G1,  Chandoe- 
(itreet,  Covent  Garden,  London.  


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Yiamg  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vassing.—Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
.■50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


EXPULSION  FOR  NON-PAYMENT  OF 
DUES. 

Tlie  following  letter  from  Bro.  R.  Sands.of  White- 
haven, has  previously  appeared  in  our  columns, 
and  its  proposals  have  had  the  consideration  of  the 
G.L.  Executive.  As  the  subject  will  doubtless  come 
up  for  discussion  at  Newport,  wa  republish  the 
letttr  at  the  suggestion  of  the  Executive  ; — 

"  It  is  with  a  view  to  letain  as  many  of  our 
members  as  possible  that  I  desire  to  make  a  sup;- 
gestion  in  a  direction  rather  different  from  any- 
thing hitherto  proposed.  At  last  G.L.  Session  a 
proposition  was  mad'3,  that  "No  member  should 
bo  suspended  or  expelled  for  non-payment  of  dues." 
Tliis  was  not  adopted,  because,  I  think,  of  the  con- 
dition appended,  viz.  :  that  any  member  duly 
notified  who  shall  neglect  or  refuse  to  pay,  when 
able,  may  bo  charged  witli  contempt.  It  is,  how- 
ever, I  think,  a  sound  principle  that  no  member 
should  be  suspended  or  expelled  for  non-payment 
of  dues.  Itseeriis  somewhat  inconsistent  to  impose 
on  members  a  life-long  obligation,  and  to  initiate 
them  with  all  the  secrets  of  our  Order,  and  then, 
altlioughtheyremainfaithfultothepledge.if  they  are 
either  unable  orunwillingto  pay  the  subscription  we 
cast  them  off.leave  them  to  d*  as  they  like  regarding 
the  life-long  pledge,  and  cease  to  have  any  super- 
vision or  control  over  them.  Now  the  remedy  I 
suggest  is  this: — To  provide  a  plaw  wUkin  the 
Ordtr  for  members  who  from  any  cansn  whatever 
cease  to  pay  their  quarterly  dues.  This  might 
be  done  by  amending  the  constitution  so 
as  to  provide  :— Ist.  That  all  persuns  joining 
the  Order  shall  remain  members  for  life, 
except  they  are  legally  expelled  or  resign  their 
membership  in  writing.  2nd.  After  all  has  been 
done  which  the  law  requires  for  obtaining  the 
quarterly  dues,  and  failed,  the  names  of  those  who 
are  two  quarters  in  arrear  shall  be  reported  to  the 
Lodge,  and  (unless  it  is  deemed  prudent  to  adopt 
any  special  means)  they  shall  then  be  transferred 
to  the  roll  of  noii-suhscrihiiKj  members.  Non- 
subscribing  members  would  not  be  entitled  to  the 
and  could  not  therefore  attend 
regular  meetings  of  the  Lodge,  on 
any  matter  of  business,  but  in  lieu  of  this- 
they  might  be  fornishcd  with  a  non-subscribers' 
card,  which  would  admit  them  to  one  or  two  ses- 
sions each  quarter,  set  apart  for  their  reception,  and  ^ 
being  in  possession  of  the  unwritten  work,  the  busi-  . 
ness  of  the  Lodge  could  proceed  as  on  any  other' i 
Lodge  session;  but  on  such  occasions  it  would  be  ■ 
desirable  to  have  as  much  time  as  possible  appro- 
priated to  the  good  of  the  Order, when  the  non-sub- 
scribing members  might  be  invited  to  take  part,  and 
have  their  names  on  the  Lodge  programme.  They 
should  be  regularly  visited,  say,  once  a  quarter,  and 
should  anyone  be  known  to  have  violated  the 
obligation,  he  should  be  reported  as  any  other 
member,  and  be  dealt  with  in  precisely  the  same 
manner,  and  be  at  liberty  to  come  up  to  any 
regular  Lodge  session  for  re-obligation.  Should 
any  non-subscribing  member  wish  at  any  time  to 
resume  his  priviledges  of  full  membership, 
he  could  do  so  by  paying  the  current 
quarter's  dues,  when  he  would  receive  the  pass- 
word and  have  his  name  transferred  to  the  roll 
of  ordinary  members.  The  advantages  will  be  aa 
follows  : — 1st.  The  members  would  understand 
that  abstention  from  the  Lodge  and  non-payment 
of  dues  would  not  deprive  them  of  membership 
or  absolve  them  from  their  life-long  obligation. 
2nd.  We  should  have  a  much  larger  membership, 
and  thus  gain  the  advantage  and  influence  which 
numbers  can  give.  There  would  be  no  diffi- 
culty as  to  the  i^ayment  of  tax  as  the  returns 
would  shew  the  number  of  regular  and  non- 
subscribing  members  separately,  giving  a  grand 
total  of  the  whole.  3rd.  It  would  put  us  on  an  ; 
equal  footing  with  other  societies,  such  as  the 
C.E  T.S. ,  whose  subscription  is  merely  nominal. 
I  might  mention  other  advantages  but  the  above 
may  suffice.  1  shall  be  glad  to  hear  what  can  be 
said  for  and  against  this  scheme,  and  if  it  should 
ultimately  lead  to  the  adoption  of  a  well-considered 
method,  adding  to  the  strength  and  efficiency  of 
our  noble  Order,  my  object  will  be  accomplished. *' 
-  R.  Sakds. 


BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND  DEATHS. 
BIRTH. 


Sehly. — April  20,  at  The  Retreat,  Hackney,  London,  the 
wife  of  Bro.  Reginald  Seely  (of  Trinity  Lodge),   of 

MARRIAGE. 
Tompkins— WioLKY— On  ISth  iost.,  at  Aston,  Birming- 
ham,   Bro.    A.    Tompkius,_  P.  W.D.3.,    Bedfordshire, 


Presentation.  —At  the  closing   session   of  the 
Cleethorpes    Primitive  Slethodist  Bible-class,  held 
on   Friday   evening,  April    10,  a  handsome  time- 
piece was  presented  to  Bro.    Rev.    \V.   Mainprize, 
D.C.T.  for  Lincoln.       Addresses  testifying  to  the 
benefits  received  from    the  class    and    from   Bro. 
nam,    riro.    A.    TompKius.  jf.w.Li.s.,    ±5eatord3iure,    Mainprize's  general  ministry  were  given  by  several 
Associate  Temple  Lodge,  London,  to  Miss  Gertrude    O'  the  members,  all  of  whom  are  active  Temperance 
Wigley,  of  Aston,  \  workers. 


APEll  26,  1886. 


^THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


2-1 


I!       ^^ 


WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE 

Is  made  from  a  simple  trnpical  Jcaf  of  rare  value,  and  is  a 
positive  remedy  for  all  diseases  that  cause  pains  iu  the 
lower  part  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache,  jaun- 
dice, dizzines.s,  gravel,  and  all  difflculties  of  the  kidneys, 
Hver,  and  urinary  organs.  For  Female  Dieeases  it  has  no 
equal,  ft  restores  the  organs  that  male  the  blood,  and  hence 
is  the  best  Blood  Purifier.  It  is  the  only  known  remedv 
that  euros  BRIGHT'S  DISEASE. 

(For  Diabetes  use  Wamer'i  So/c  Diabetes  Cure,  416  per  Bottle.) 
Take  WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
Chemists  and  Druggists,  and  at  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  If  your 
chemist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  your 
oidetB  to  H,  H.  WARNER  i  CO.,  47,  FARRINGDON  ST.,  LONBOM,  Lt. 


pOCK 


LE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Hoses  at  Is.  lid..  2».  9d.,  4e.  Cd..  and  lis. 


pOCK 


LE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


:  tn  Boies  at  Is.  IjJ.  2s.  Od.,  4s.  6d.,  and  lis. 


c 


OdKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 

ONLY 


pOOKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


4,  GREAT    ORMOIfD  STREET, 


THE    Fitiiiian   <JJ'    iLi-i 


HOLLOVIffiYS  PILLi 


fiieta  taaszi  Fills  FUBIFT  ths  BLOOD,  mi  *t 
nost  pawerfnlly,  yet  lootliingly  on  the  UVE7 
STOMACB  KIDMETS,  »nd  BOWELS,  g^vinf 
tONE,  EN1.R0Y,  and  TIQOB  to  the  whole  system, 
fhey  are  wonderfully  efficacious  in  sU  ailmentt 
incidental '  to  FEUALES,  Tonng  or  Old,  Harriet 
01  Single,  and  as  a  general  FAMIIY  KEDICINE,  to} 
Vhe  core  of  most  complaints  thoy  ,.^6  nncqaalled 


•FOR  THE   BLOOD  IS  THE  LIFEV 


WORLD-FAMED 


I:M'1'B'''I^:HI 


111 


J  oteanse  the  btoo£  froo:  all  Impurities  from  what 
•rer  caaae  arisinir.  For  Scrofula,  Scm-ry,  SoreB  of  all  kinda 
Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  ita  effects  are  marvellous,  ThooBands  of 
tortimonialB  from  all  parts.  In  bottles,  2b.  9d.  each,  and  in  cam 
Of  ax  times  the  qaantity,  11a.  eaoh,  of  all  Chembts.    Sent  to  any 


teKRiS 


■r* 


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young  mind,  and  the  whole  number  is  worthy  of  a  place 
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Fleet-street,  E.G. 


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Three  Line*. ais.  pei  a  >  im.   lOa.fld.  cer  Linebevond. 


ILFRACOMBE.— Foster's  Peivatb  Hotbl  and  board 
ISQ  EsTabusument,  the  only  one  on  strict  Temperance 
principlea.     Note  new  Address,    Blenheim  House,   overlookiup 


.,  W.O.    Oomfortabla 
9.L.  Execative.  aio^etoEnsto 


LONDON— XaAwreES  Tempbuancx  Hotel.  7,  8  and  9, 
Bndiie  ,vater.Bqnare,  Barbican,  City,  K.C.,  neai  Aldersgate-etree^, 
Motropolitan  Railway  Station.  Most  central  for  busiiiei'p  or 
pleasure ;  comfortable  and  bomcly  ;  charges  strictly  moderate; 


Estsbllshecl  1851 

BIRKBECK  BANK.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

TifREE  per  CEXT.  lA'TEliEST  allowed  on  DEPOSIT.^ 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO  per  CENT.  INTEREST  on  CTTKKENT  ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  minimum  montldy  balances,  whoa  uot  di-awD 
below  £100. 

Tbo  iJank  undertakes  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  of  Deeds,  Writings,  and  other  t^ecuriticsaud  Valuables  : 
the  collection  of  Bills  of  Exchant^o,  Dividonds  and  Coupons  ;  and 
the  Purchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks,  ahares,  and  Annuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKJiECK  ALiLiNACK,    with  fuU  particulars,  poa 


frco,  on  application. 


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Tbe  Blrkbeck  Building-  Society's  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  Millions. 

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as  above. 

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application. 

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BALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteeu  Feet  Hish. 

LSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 

,.'3,    Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro' 

sque  Gigantic  Meu  and  Women,  which  fly 

to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 

hter  when  seen  capering  iu  the  air  with 

agility    of  life ;     likewise    a    very  droll 

li;:ure  of  John  Barleycorn  in  his  barrel  12ft. 

H  l3  .  Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 

II  ■■  Hope,  Temperance  and   Gala  Committees,  on 

application  to  BEN  ILLINUWORTH,  'J,  Rebecca-strett,  City- 
loud,  Bradford,  Yorks. 

N.B— A  Grand  Ordinary   10ft.  Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stumps.     Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


CORNS  AND  BUNIONS,— A  gentleman,  many 
years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  information  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  C. 
.;.  Potts.Esq..  Ware   Herts.  This  is  noan^ck  imposture 


INDEX   AND   TITLE   PAGE 

OF  THE 

WATCHWORD  VOLUME,  1885. 

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Regalia!  Regalia  I  Regalia! 

MANUFACTURED  AT  THE 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingliam. 

BEST  MATESIAI..     BIIST  SHAPE.     BEST  BCAKX, 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application, 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Regalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/6 

(^rithout  frmge). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lodge 
Bilk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  20/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


Third   Degree    (Purple)    Regalia. 

Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    pnrpi* 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen ;   with  narrow 
gold  braid,  2l/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 

Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/-;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  15/-, 
and  18/-. 

Third  Degree  Reg;alia,  best  silk  velvet  fuUy 
trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/6,  22/-,  25/-, 
20/6,  30/-,  and  36/-.  « 

District  Lodge  Offloers'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  14,  £2  lOs.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette, wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District   Lodge   Members'   Regalia,  purple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (nlaiu) ;  : 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  RegaUa,  in  purple  vefveteea 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  CoUarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  RegaUa  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies'^vEegalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  ' 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
*blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen;  with  narrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen.  ;> 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6;  tin  japanned  case,  o«k 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/-. 


272, 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


April  26,  188G. 


AM  EXFEllIEMCE  or  riTTT  YEARS  HAS  PROVED  THAI 

PILLS  ^^^-  '^ 


ELIXIR 


k%n  ncrer  filled  to  CTTRE,  or  CIVE  KELIEF,  In  all  Dlseucs  of 
I.e   Stomach   and   Clieil,  inclu  ling    Pumoiiary    Coniumptlon, 
Ajtbma,  ^«rruaa  DebUlly,  Femalu  Complaluta,  Ac,  &o. 
The  PIt.1.8  nro  lold  In  Bojei  >l  IB  Hd.  and  49.  64  each  ;  the 


*  43.  6d.  and  lis.  CHth.  by  all  Clieniiuts  and 
PttfDl  M«diciu«  V.^nilura  thl\iiighout  the  world,  and  by  Dr 
R  OKS,  ^ci'TbtHOnyh.  Around  *-nch  Bnx  and  Bottle  are  T  "' 
Dlr«clion«  lur  tbe  guidance  of  Patleota  Id  all  LlMUOB. 


upped 


DR.    KOOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

ClRmuaon  FOUR  MlULIONS-1"  !■•«"• 

ETenbody   «bonH  read  it ;  a«  a   ll'^ndy  Smif<  It  Domritit 
"  -■  ■         ■    .       ■-  .-•-     o — <   * — a coi)>,   post  Iroe  from  Dr 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Ib  Bpetnaily  rewmmended  by  ■sreral  eminent  FbysioiAnB 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  »ntbor  of  the  "  Anti- 
Lancet." 

It  hu  been  nied  with  the  moat  aiRnal  ancceu  foi 
ABthma,  Bronchitis,  Conaumption,  CouKhs,  Influenza, 
OonBUmptive  Night  Sweats,  Spittinir  of  Blood,  Shortnea* 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Battles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4s.  6d.,  and  11b.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chem'ats  and  wholesale  bjr  JAMES  M. 
CKOSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


UMTEO      KINGDOM     TEMPERANCE     AND 
GtVKBAL  PEOVIDKNT  INaTITnTION, 
AEKIAIDK    PLACE,   LONDON    BRIDQK,   LONDOH. 
KsTaaLisHBD  1840    fob  Mutcal  Lira  AssuaaBOB. 
LOBDOB  Board ; 
BOBBBT  WABITER,  Esq.,  8,  OreHcent,  Oripplegato.  OhalrmaD 


BIOHARD  BARRETT,  Eeq., 
Lan^Uy  Houas,  Grore-lane, 
Oamberwell. 

TT.   8.    CAINE,    Bm.,    MP 


Em).. 


Admiral  Sir  W.  KINO  HALL, 
O.B.,  United  Berrice  Olab 
Pall  Mall. 

JOHN  TAYLOR,   Esq., 


MP.. 
London, 
r.    H.    RAPBB,     Erq.,     HaB- 
obuBter,      and       Pembroke, 
aquare,  W.,  London. 
Hadloal  Officers  t  Dr.  Jamen  Edmonda,  8,  Orafton-street,  Plooa 
dllly  (  Dr.  Tboa  Barlow,  10.  Montajfue-street.  BuflBell-Bqaare, 
Solloltor  I    Franoia  Howae,    Esq.,  3,    Aboburob-yard 
Cannon-etreet.  B.u. 
Oonsaltins  Aotoary  ;  Ralph  P.  Hardr,  Esq. 
BC8INES3  FOR  YEAR  18f5 

Ha.  o(  PoUdee  itiued  £2.S24. 

AmasBt  Aanired       ...    ««0.'*' 

Kaw  Annual  Premmma      23.319  l.«  .W. 

Aamal  Income         4:{.'),il00 

Add«l  to  capital  daring  18f  5       ...        ...        .••  .  J'?."" 

Aconmiilated  Capital,  31at  December,  1883      ...  3,81.  .000 
ReoeiptB  and  Expenditure  In  the  Temperanoe  and  l>eneral  Bee* 
tiona  kept  distinct.    The  profita  in  the  Temperance  Sections  have 
faJMn  about  20  par  oent.  ]     ~~  ^^ 


GRATEFUL -COMFORTING 


EPPS'S 

(BKEAKFAST) 

COCOA. 


MADE    WITH    BOILING   WATER 
OR   MILE. 


AGE!\TS  WAXTED 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  In  our  fend,  to 
push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Makes,  when  mixed  with  Sugar  and  Water  as  directed, 
the  Snest  and  most  delicious  drink  for  the  Isstlve  season. 

The  proprietor  will  In  glad  to  he.ir  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  for  Gmger 
C"rJial.  It  id  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introJucod. 

One  Bott'e,  Post  fl-ee.  Nine  Stamps,  (fom 

R.   W.  RAINE.  P.W.O.T.,  L  D..  &c..  &C, 

Manufaoturinn  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
M'.ddleton  In-Teesdale,  Co.  Durham. 

Bro.  Ralne  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  He 
will  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  2s.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Ralne  sells  this  Tea  only  In  Bib.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  tfls.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  It ;  do  not  buy  If  you  do  not  like  It. 


II 


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GRAND   LODGE  OF   ENGLAND,   LO.G.T. 
ANNUAL  SESSION. 

HELD  AT  NEWPORT,  MON.,  EASTER,  1886. 

The  Annual  Session  of  our  Grand  Lodge  was 
opened  on  the  afternoon  of  Easter  Monday,  in  the 
Royal  Albert  Hall,  Newport.  A  number  of  Reps, 
and  visitors  had  arrived  durins;  the  previous  week, 
and  some  had  visited  the  picturesque  scenery  of 
South  Wales,  and  enjoyed  rambles  on  the  Mon- 
mouthshire Hills.  On  Saturday  evening,  the  24th 
ult. ,  a 

Great  Juvenile  Demonstration 
was  held  as  the  firet  public  meeting  in  connection 
with  the  Grand  Lodge  Session,  in  the  Royal  Albert 
Hall,  in  support  of  the  Juvenile  Order.  The 
attendance  was  larae,  and  a  right  good  start  was 
made.     E.  Grove,  Esq.,   who  presided,   welcomed 

the  Grand  Lodge  to  Newport,  and  alluded  to   the  I ,         -  r r -- 

town  as  having  a  population  of  45,000  and  formers  as  they  look  upon  the  traffic  in  intoxicating 
over  180  public-houses.  To  get  rid  of  these  licensed  ar'nl's,  and  at  the  misery  and  woe  attendant  upon 
'        '  "  ■'  ■    ■         ■  the  same.     Paul  saw  God  dishonoured  in  the   city 

of  Athens  by  the  idolatry  of  the  people.  Wo  see 
God  dishonoured  by  the  intemoerate  habits  of  the 
people,  and  God  forbid  that  we  should  look  upon 
these  things   without    feeling   our    hearts  stirred 


as  he  gazed  upon  the  great  number  of  idols,  which 
were  exhibited  everywhere  ;  these  led  him  to  the 
conclusion  the  whole  city  was  given  up  to  idolatry. 
Our  historian  tells  us  in  ancient  Athens  the  gods 
were  so  numerous  it  was  easier  to  find  a  god  than 
a  man,  there  were  so  many  the  city  was  full  of 
them.  Paul  being  a  Jew,  and  knowing  the  com- 
mand "  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven 
image  or  any  likeness  of  anything  that  is  in 
heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or 
that  is  in  tlie  water  under  the  earth,"  could  not 
look  upon  the  many  images  in  Atliens 
without  feeling  stirred.  Any  sense  of 
art  beauty  which  he  may  have  had  was 
overpowered  by  his  horror  at  the  thought  that 
men  bowed  down  and  worshipped  these  idols  instead 
of  the  true  God.  I  have  selected  these  words  as  a 
text  upon  which  to  base  a  few  remarks  on  Temper- 
ance, as  I  consider  they  very  aptly  express  the 
feelings  of  all  Good  Templars  and  Temperance  re- 


temptations  they  needed  enthusiasm,  which,  he 
hoped,  they  would  derive  from  the  meeting  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  in  their  town.  The  claims  of  the 
Juvenile  Order  were  ably  advocated  by  Sister  Wal- 
Bhaw,  G.S.J. T.,  Bro.  Samuel  Insull,  Rev.  Joseph 
Aston,  G.W.Chap,  Rev.  J.  McNab,  Rev.  C.  Ayliffe. 
Amongst  those  present  we  noticed  Bro.  and  Sister 
Eccles,  Bro.  and  Sister  Stacey  Watson,  Bro.  P. 
G.  Whitehead,  Bro.  J.  Walshaw. 

The  Juvenile  Templars,  about  400,  were  present, 
wearing  the  regalia  of  the  Order,  and  gave  selec- 
tions of  music  in  a  spirited  style,  reflecting  great 
credit  upon  themselves  and  upon  the  conductor  and 
accompanist.  During  the  evening  the  children 
listened  very  attentively  to  the  addresses,  and  were 
evidently  interested  equally  with  the  adults,  and 
far  beyond  the  generality  of  children,  and  their 
behaviour  was  a  credit  to  their  teachers. 

At  the  close  of  the  meeting  it  was  stated  that 
Monmouth  had  for  the  second  time  won  the 
Juvenile  Templar  Challenge  Shield.  The  announce- 
ment evoked  great  enthusiasm. 

On  Easter  Sunday  a  large  number  of  Temperance 
sermons  were  preached  in  the  various  places  of 
worship. 

The  Official  Annual  Sermon 
was  preached  in  the  afternoon  by  the  Grand 
Worthy  Chaplain,  Bro.  the  Rev.  Joseph  Aston,  in 
the  Town  Hall.  The  platform  was  well  tilled,  and 
the  singing  led  by  the  Blue  Ribbon  Choir.  Bro. 
Robert  Mansergh,  P.G.W.C.,  conducted  the 
opening  service,  and  Bro.  Rev.  J.  Thornley,  of 
Sheffield,  ottered  prayer. 

Bro.  Rev.  Joseph  Aston  took  for  his  text  the 
lOth  verse  of  the  ITth  chapter  of  Acts:  "Now 
while  Paul  waited  for  them  at  Athens  his  spirit 
was  stirred  in  him  when  he  saw  the  city  wholly 
given  up  to  idolatry." 

The  following  is  a  condensed  report  of  the  address, 
which  was  listened  to  with  ul^>$e  attention  : — 

The  Apostle  Paul  had  such  a  yrand  conception  of 
the  importance  of  the  Mission  to  which  God  had 
called  him,  that  it  was  impossible  for  him  at  any 
time  to  wait  in  idleness.  The  work  to  be  done 
was  so  vast,  and  the  time  to  do  it  in  so  short,  that 
his  heart  over  burned  to  be  engaged.  Hence  we 
find  as  he  waits  at  Athens  for  Silas  and  Timotheus 
to  come  to  him,  he  busied  himself  to  ascertain  the 
condition  of  the  people  in  that  city.  Passing 
along  tho  streets,  his  spirit  was  stirred  in  him  ; 
a  paroxysm  of    agony   seized    his    whole    aatore 


We  rejoice  in  the  progress  made  by  the  Temper- 
ance movement  during  the  last  half-century. 
The  pioneers  of  this  movement  found  the  ministers 
of  the  Gospel  with  few  exceptions  out  of  sympathy 
with  them,  if  not  opposed  to  them,  and  the  pulpits 
of  our  churches  and  chapels  nearly  all  closed 
against  those  who  desired  to  advocate  this  cause. 
Now  it  is  just  the  opposite,  \,'e  are  pleased  to 
recognise  the  fact  that  the  Christian  Church  has 
aroused  herself  to  stem  the  tide  of  intemperance, 
and  to  aid  the  Temperance  cause.  This  is  as  it 
should  be,  for  ministers  of  the  Gospel  have  as  their 
text-book  the  Word  of  God  ;  and  as  we  look  over 
our  Bibles  we  find  throughout  intemperance  and 
drunkenness  condemned  and  Temperance  and 
sobriety  taught.  Solomon  in  his  Proverb 
1,  "  Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is 
raging,  and  whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not 
wise,"  chap.  xx.  1  ;  and  in  another  place  .he  attri- 
butes woe,  sorrow,  contentions,  babbling,  and 
nds  to  drinking.  Isaiah  pronounces  a  woe  upon 
drinkers,  v.  11,  and  Habbakuk  a  woe  on  those  who 
tempt  others  to  drink,  ii.  15.  Jesus  bade  His 
disciples  to  take  heed  lest  at  any  time  their  hearts 
be  overcharged  with  drunkenness.  Luke  xxi.  ,34, 
and  Paul  in  his  Epistle  to  the  Corinthians  tells  us 
no  drunkard  shall  inherit  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
Our  gathering  to-day  represents  a  Gospel  Temper- 
ance organisation,  consisting  of  men  and  women 
of  all  ranks  of  society,  and  of  boys  and  girls,  who 
are  banded  together  to  do  their  utmost  to 
remove  this  great  evil  of  intemperance  from  our 
land.     We  notice 


1. — All  Temjjeranee  urirkers  feel  tJieir  hearts  stirred 
in  them  as  they  look  upon  the  evils  of  intemperance. 
We  have  those  with  us  to-day  who  have  felt 
stirred  for  years  past,  and  to-day  they  are  moved 
as  much  as  ever,  for  in  spite  of  all  the  efforts  of  the 
past  50  years  the  evil  is  in  our  midst  to-day. 
Everyone  will  admit  that  intemperance  is  an  evil,  a 
fruitful  source  of  poverty,  misery,  disgrace, 
crime  and  death.  Admitting  this  to  be  the  ca^e 
the  wonder  is  that  more  are  not  stirred  to 
earnest  efforts  to  remove  the  evil.  We  know  that 
as    the    drink-tide  of    a    nation    rises,  happiness 


and  comfort  sink,  and  degradation  and  misery  rise. 
We  have  in  this  drink  traffic  an  evil  which  causes 
more  misery  and  sorrow  and  more  deaths  than  pes- 
tilence, war  and  famine   combined.      As   we  have 
read    the   accounts   of   the   sufferings   and   deaths 
caused  by    pestilence   and    famine,  we  have  been 
moved   to  pray  that  the  Lord  would  remove  the 
scourge.     As  we  have  pictured  the  horrible  scenes, 
which  eye-witnesses  behold  on  the  battle-field,  and 
havethought  of  the  sufleringsandsorrow  which  would 
follow  we  have  prayed,  "Oh,  Lord,  hasten  the  time 
when    war   shall   be  no    more."     But  dreadful  as 
the  horrors  of  war  may  be,  and  we  admit  they  are 
dreadful,  yet  compared  to  the  horrors  attendant 
on  intemperance  they  are  insignificant.       If  it  can 
bo  said  of  war  it  slays  its  thousands,  it  may  be  said 
of  drink  it  slays  its  tens   of  thousands.       We  see 
much  of  the  misery  and  woe  caused   by  drink,  yet 
we  see  but  a  small  percentage.       There  is  far  more 
that  we  are  never  permitted  to  look  upon.     Loving 
hearts  hide  much  :  husbands  with  crushed  spirits, 
and   wives   with  broken  hearts    when  in   our  pre- 
sence put  on  a  smile  and  appear   to  be  happy,  and 
yet  all  the  time  their  burden   of  sorrow  is  almost 
more  than  they  can  bear.  Parents,  bowed  down  with 
sorrowowingtotheintemperatehabitsof  alovedson, 
will  not  let  us  know  how  much  they   have  to  bear, 
or  how  bitter  their  cup  is.     This  evil  is  one  which 
robs  home  of  all  its  attractions  and  comforts,  and 
many    once    happy    homes    are    to-day    desolate. 
Families  once  united  by  the  tenderest  ties   of  love 
have  been   scattered  by  this    foe,  and   those  who 
were  once  the  pride  and  joy  of  home  have  been  dis- 
graced   and  ruined.     We  have  heard  much  about 
the    "bitter    cry"     of    outcast    London    and    of 
Horrible  London."  We  ask  what  causes  the  bitter 
cry.     We  answer,  to  a  very  large  extent,  "drink." 
Hearts  crushed  cry  out  in  bitterness  and  the  misery 
and  shame   which  follow   make  it  horrible.     It  is 
an  evil  we  all  have  aufifered  from  more  or  less.     No 
evil  lobs  the  Christian  Church  as  this,  it  has  entered 
her  pulpits  and  dragged  down  her  brightest  stars 
and  most  eloquent  ministers,  and  to-day  they  are 
hiding  away  from  society  in  shame.    It  has  entered 
our  colleges  and  cursed  those  who  were  studying 
for  the  ministry  ;  it  has  degraded  some  of  her  most 
useful  officials   and  members,  and  has  proved  the 
ruin  of  thousands  of  Sunday-school  scholars.     It  is 
a  great  hindrance  to  the  spread  of  the  Gospel  both 
at  home  and  abroad  ;  it  is  the  great  stumbling-block 
that  we  desire  to  have  removed. 

Our  jea!o«si/ /or  (?orf's<(Joi;/ caused  our  hearts  to 
be  stirred  within  us.  We  see  God  dishocoured, 
and  man  who  was  created  in  His  own  image,  and 
who  has  an  infinite  soul  degraded  and  ruined  body 
and  soul  for  ever  and  ever.  We  pray,  "Thy 
Kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  eartli  as  it  is 
Heaven,"  but  here  is  a  great  evil  in  our  midst, 
which  hinders  the  spread  of  His  Kingdom. 

Our  compassion  for  tlie  suffering  ones  causes  our 
hearts  to  be  sti-red  in  us.  We  think  of  the  broken- 
hearted wives,  whose  days  are  days  of  sadness  and 
sorrow,  we  think  of  parents  dragged  down  to  the 
grave  with  the  bitterness  of  grief,  we  look  at  the 
poor  neglected,  crueliy-trcated,  half-starved  little 
ones  with  no  one  to  care  for  them,  and  our  heart 
is  stirred  within  us  as  we  look  on  such  sights. 

The  thought  that  our  own  loved  ones  as  tkeu  qrow 
lip  u-ill  be  exposed  to  danger  stirs  our  hearts.  So  long 
as  this  evil  is  allowed  to  exist  there  is  a  danger  that 
our  sons  and  daughters  may  be  cui-sed  by  it.  That 
boy  who  is  to-day  the  pride  of  his  father,  and 
whose  life  seems  »o  full  of  promise,  is  in  danger  of 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


May  3,  1886. 


being  dragged  down  and  ruined  by  this  foe.  That 
dau;^hter,who  is  the  joy  of  hermother,  and  beloved 
by  all,  is  in  danger  of  bein«  led  astray  by  this  evil, 
and  the  pure  and  innocent  one  is  in  danger 
of  being  stained  and  polluted.  There  is  a  possibi- 
lity of  your  loved  ones,  parents,  being  cursed. 
Can  you  think  of  it  and  be  unmoved  ?  God  forbid  ! 
but  may  all  feel  stirred  to  action.  We  are  charged 
.■with  being  too  enthusiastic  and  with  sliewing  too 
much  earnestness.  Those  who  prefer  the  charge 
surely  cannot  realise  tlie  greatness  of  the  evil.  I 
am  satisUed  that  if  we  all  saw  this  evil  in  its  true 
light,  instead  of  lessening  our  earnestness  we  should 
be  far  more  earnest. 

II. — Tempermice  Workers  being  stirred  put  forth 
Efforts  to  SemoMc  tht  Evil. 
When  Paul  felt  his  spirit  stirred  in  him  he  did 
not  return  home  and  sit  deploring  the  state  of  things 
which  prevailed  in  the  city,  but  he  determined  to 
exert  hiinself,and, if  possible,  eflect  a  change.  In  the 
nest  verse  we  read,  "  He  disputed  in  thesynagogue 
with  the  Jews,  and  the  devout  persons,  and  in  tlie 
market  daily  with  them  that  met  with  him."  He 
pointed  out  the  error  and  taught  them  a  better 
way,  preaching  Christ  unto  them.  In  so  doing,  we 
see  his  consistency.  There  was  the  evil  ;  he  saw  it, 
and  put  forth  eflbrts  to  remove  it.  As  Temperance 
workers  it  should  be  our  determination  to  actas  Paul 
acted.  Let  us  be  consistent ;  we  see  the  evil,  let  our 
aim  be  to  remove  it.  There  are  many  people  who 
declare  themselves  in  favour  of  Temperance,  and 
profess  to  be  deeply  concerned  for  the  progress  of 
the  Temperance  cause,  who  do  little  to  extend  its 
principles.  They  content  themselves  with  grieving 
over  the  evil,  and  the  misery  and  woe  caused  by 
intemperance.  Let  all  unite  for  the  overthrow  of 
this  evil,  and,  with  God's  blessing,  the  victory  ere 
long  shall  be  ours.  If  you  would  help  in  the  re- 
moval of  this  evil,  let  me  remind  jou  that,  first  of 
all,  it  is  necesssary  you  yourself  shall  be  free,  other- 
wise you  will  have  no  influence.  Had  Paul  to  the 
least  extent  patronised  the  evil  he  saw  in  Athens, 
when  he  declared  himself  opposed  to  it,  his  words 
would  liave  been  as  idle  words  to  thosewholistened. 
So  wiihthose  who  would  help  in  revioving  tJt-eevil  of 
intfimptrawe  from  our  land,  it  is  important  that  they 
.fhall  not  ill  the  least  pationlsi  that  which  causes  the 
intemperanc.  they  deplore.  The  moderate  drinker 
will  never  be-  a  successful  advocate  of  the  Temper- 
ance cause — his  examp'e  is  on  the  wrong  side.  Until 
3'ou  first  abituin  yourself  you  are  not  the  one  to  war 
against  "strong  drink";  you  are  not  the  one  to  go  to 
rescue  the  perishing,  and  to  shew  to  ths  poor 
drunkard  a  safe  and  better  way.  Depend  upon  it 
your  way  is  not  a  safe  way  for  the  drunkard  to  walk 
111.  He  will  never  be  safe  until  he  takes  the  patli 
of  abstinence.  Let  all  sign  the  pledge,  and  then 
stand  out  boldly  for  the  cause  tliey  have  espoused, 
and  do  their  utmost  to  aid  in  the  spread  of  Temper- 
ance. As  you  look  at  the  poor  fallen  ones,  who 
are  the  victims  of  strong  drink, remind  yourself  they 
are  your  brothers  andsisters, fallen  though  they  are. 
and  let  that  compassion  which  moved  the  Saviour 
to  come  to  save  you,  move  you  to  do  your  utmost  to 
save  them  from  the  evil  whicli  has  cursed  thorn. 
And  if  you  would  do  your  utmost  you  must  sign 
the  pledge.  We  want  the  spirit  of  Paul  when  he 
said,  "It  meat  make  my  brother  to  ofl'cnd,  I  will 
eat  110  flesh  while  this  world  staiideth, 
lest  I  make  my  brother  to  offend."  (1  Cor. 
viii.  13.)  You  may  yourself  be  strong,  but  for 
the  sake  of  your  weak  brother  become  as  one  that 
is  weak  that  you  may  gain  him.  And  remember, 
many  of  those  who  are  to-day  with  the  fallen  ones 
once  made  their  boast  that  they  were  strong  ;  but 
alas !  the  stronjr  one  has  been  overcome, 
Agaiii,  if  ijou  would  do  your  vtnuist 
to  remove  this  ceil,  join  liands  v:ifh  fhofic 
who  are  engaged  in  this  warfare,  connect  yourself 
■with  some  Temperance  organisation.  Thus  con- 
nected, you  will  be  able  to  accomplish  more  than 
you  will  do  by  standing  aloof.  As  a  nation,  we 
owe  much  to  the  Temperance  societies  that  exist. 
The  hate  Lord  Shaftesbury  said,  "But  for  Temper- 
ance societies  we,  as  a  nation,  should  havo  been 
plunged  into  such  a  flood  of  drunkenness  and  im- 
morality as  to  render  our  country  uninhabitable." 
If  I  must  recommendto  you  asociety,  I  would  most 
heartily  recommend  the  one  represented  here  to-day, 
thelndependentOrderof  (JoodTemplars.  It  has  been 
pronounced  the  most  complete  of  any;  it  is  an  Order 
■which  recognises  the  universal  brotherliood  of  man, 
and  is  a  thorough  Gospel  Temperance  organisation; 
knowing  that  our  success  depends  on  God  blessing 
our  efforts,  our  Order  requires  all  its  meuibers  to 
believe  in  His  existence.  Our  weekly  meetings  are 
all  opened  and  closed  with  prayer,  and  over  all  that 
joint  prayer  18  offered  that  they  may  bo  strengthened 


in  the  hour  of  temptation,  and  be  kept  faithful 
until  death. 

In  our  efforts  we  are  encouraged,  and  though  the 
evil  still  exists  to  a  very  alarming  extent,  our  trust 
is  in  God.  In  His  name  we  go  forward  and 
labour  on,  assured  that  victory  shall  ore  long  be 
proclaimed  on  our  side.  The  fue  is  strong,  but  with 
God  on  our  side  we  havo  no  cause  fur  fear  ;  "we 
march  forward  to  sure  and  certain  victory.  The  day 
shall  come  when  the  foe  shall  be  vanquished  and  our 
land  shall  be  free.  May  God  haste  that  day. 
Amen. 

THE  GRAND  LODGE  SESSION 
W5S  formally  opened  on  Monday  afternoon  at  2.30. 
We  postpone  a  report  of  the  proceedings,  so  as  to 
make  it  the  more  complete  in  our  next  issue.  After 
the  Grand  Lodge  Degree  had  been  conferred  upon 
73  candidates, 

DEPtTTATION.S 

were  introduced  from  kindred  societies.  Mr.  Edwin 
Grove  and  Mr.  Charles  Barfoot  welcomed  the 
Grand  Lodge  to  Newport  on  behalf  of  the  Band  of 
Hope  Union;  Mr.  Linden  Mooro  spoke  for  the  Star 
of  Usk  Tent  of  the  Reo'iab.ta  Or.ler  ;  Bro.  W.  H. 
Brown  on  behalf  of  the  South  Monmouth  District 
of  the  same  Order,  and  Mr.  E.  J.  Smith  for  the 
Newport  Temperance  Society. 

Mr.  E.  H.  Carbutt,  M.P.,  introduced  a  deputa- 
tion from  tlie  United  Kingdom  Alliance.  The  hon. 
member  remarked  upon  his  friendship  with  Sir 
Wilfrid  Lawson,  and  to  his  having  often  voted  with 
him  on  Temperance  questions. 

Bro.  .Malin3,G.  W.C.T.j  in  reply,  expressed  special 
pleasure  at  the  presence  of  the  borough  member,and 
to  his  being  in  Parliament  the  right  man  in  the  right 
place.  He  also  expressed  concurrence  in  the  aims  of 
all  the  societies  represented. 

Cheers  were  given  for  the  deputations  as  they 
retired,  and  the  latter,  led  by  Mr.  Carbutt,  M.  P., 
returned  the  compliment. 

On  the  rising  of  Grand  Lodge  a 

Tea  Meeting  .ajjd  Great  Poblic  Reception 
Meeting 
were  held.  A  very  large  number  sat  down  to  tea  in 
the  Tabernacle  School-room, Dock-street, and  at  7.30 
a  crowded  meeting  was  held  in  the  Royal  Albert 
Hall,  presided  over  by  E.  H.  Caibutt,  Esq.,  M.P. 
for  the  borough  of  Newport.  There  were  present  on 
the  platform  Alderman  J.  R.  Jacob,  H.  Phillips, 
Esq., .LP  ,E.Grove,E3q.,Bro.  Rov.C.  H.Poppleton, 
Bros.  Gilbert  Archer,  G.W.C.T.  of  Scotland,  W.  T. 
Raper,  G.W.C.T.  of  Wales,  J.  Malins,  G.W.C.T., 
George  Dodds,  G.W.Co.,  J.  Kempster,  G.E.S., 
Sister  Walshaw,  G.S..J.T.,  Sister  Robson, 
O.W.V.T.,  Jno.  B.  Ceilings,  G.W.Sec,  Edward 
Wood,  G.W.T.,  Rev.  J.  Aston,  G.W.Chap.,  J. 
Derrington,  G.W.M.,  J.  Walshaw,  P.G.W.M.,  A. 
E.  Eccles,  P.G.W.T.,  and  many  others. 

The  Blue  Ribbon  Choir  (under  the  leadership  of 
Mr.  W.  Nathan)  gave  a  selection  of  music  during 
the  evening. 

After  prayer  by  Bro.  Rev.  Joseph  Aston,  G.W. 
Chap.,  the  chairman,  E.  H.  Caibutt,  Esq.,  M.P.*f 
who  was  very  heartily  received,  said  that  he  was 
pleased  to  be  present  in  order  to  welcome  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  England,  a  society  that  was  doing 
its  best  to  wage  war  with  the  evils  of  intemperance 
— which  the  Prime  Minister  said  had  done  more 
to  cause  poverty  than  "  war,  pestilence,  and 
famine,*'  and  there  was  no  doubt  the  present 
House  of  Commons  was  in  earnest  to  do  all  it 
could  to  further  the  Temperance  movement  by 
legislation.  Unfortunately,  they  had  lost  their 
leader.  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  but  they  hoped 
soon  to  see  him  back  in  his  place  again. 
Although  only  threo  months  have  passed  since  Par- 
liament had  been  in  session,  one  Sunday  Closing 
Bill  had  passed  that  House — that  of  the  County  of 
Durham  ;  that  had  now  to  go  to  the  House  of  Lords. 
He  was  glad  to  know  that  Good  Templars  had 
opened  Lodges  in  Belgium,  in  Hamburg,  and  also 
in  Norway  and  Sweden  and  other  parts  of  the  world  ; 
but  here,  in  tliis  country,  they  were  mostly  engaged 
and  doing  good  work.  He  was  glad  to  have  met  their 
Grand  Chief  —  Grand  Master— (latlghter)— Mr. 
Malins.  (Applause.)  He  had  had  mtich  corre- 
spondence with  him,  but  had  never  met  him  till 
that  day.  It  was  always  a  pleasure  to  meet  a  corre- 
spondent. He  had  great  pleasure  in  welcoming 
Mm  as  their  Chief  that  evening.  (Applause.) 

Short  but  hearty  addresses  of  welcome  were  also 
given  by  Edwin  Grove,  Esq.,  Rev.  J.  H. 
Poppleton,  Henry  Phillips,  Esq,,  J. P.  The 
speeches  of  welcome  were  responded  to  by  Bro. 
Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  who  expressed  the 
hearty  thanks  of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  the  chair- 
man and  those  who  had  spoken  on  behalf  of  the 
local   societies     for   their    cordial    welcome,  but 


he  was  the  worst  man  in  the  world  to  be 
called  upon  en  such  occasions  as  these.  Ho 
was  always  a  much  better  man  at  the  close 
of  a  G.L.  Session  tlian  at  the  beginning  ;  for  the: 
mere  preparation  for  it  pretty  nearly  wore  any  onei 
out.  It  had  been  rightly  said  ihat  many  of  thenii 
were  captains  and  leaders,  ^v■hicll  was  true :  for 
every  one  of  the  representatives  present  had  been, 
elected  to  represent  500  good  and  true  Good; 
Templars,  so  that  each  represented  a  host  of  indi- 
viduals, everyone  being  a  troop  of  500 — and  such  a- 
troop — (laughter  and  applause) — some  of  them — 
all  of  them  people  of  merit — more  or  less — 
(laughter)— mostly  more— (laughter)— many  of  them 
people  of  culture,  and  some  that  cannot  be  polished 
anyway.  (Laughter.)  There  never  existed  in 
this  world  an  assembly  so  completely  representative 
of  society  as  Good  Templary  ;  for  it  received  the 
shoeblack  and  the  orangeworaan  as  well  as  the 
member  of  Parliament  and  the  marquis.  Bro. 
Malins  then  gave  some  sketches  of  members  present 
and  the  work  they  were  engaged  in. 

The  meeting  was  also  addressed  by  Bros.  Gilbert 
Archer,  G.W.C.T.  of  Scotland,  Geo.  Dodds,  John 
Kempster,  Sister  Walshaw,  Sister  Gray,  R.  VV.D.M. 
(late  of  Antwerp),  itc.  The  meeting  was  in  every 
sense  a  most  successful  one,  the  )wU  *a8  packed, 
the  speeches  short  and  hearty,  and  the  audience 
enthusiastic. 


THE  NEW  G.L.  EXECUTIVE. 

On    Wednesday    the    oflicers    were    elected    as 
follows  : — 
G.W.C.T.,  Joseph  Malins,  Birmingham. 
G.W.Co.,  John  Edwards,  Manchester. 
G.S.J.T.,  Joseph  Walshaw,  Halifax. 
G.E.S. ,  John  Kempster,  London. 
G.W.V.T.,  Catherine  Impey,  Street. 
G.W.S.,  John  B.  Collings,  Liverpool. 
G.W.'J'.,  Josiah  Derrington,  Birmingham. 
G.W.Ch.,  William  Winton,  London. 
G.  W.M.,  Rev.  W.  Mainprize,  Lincoln. 


THE  POOLE  PERJURY  CASE. 

ANOTHER  LETTER  FROM  MR.  JOHN 
BRIGHT. 

In  reply  to  a  resolution  sent  him  from  the  Bir. 
mingham  Convention  of  Lodges,  the  Right  Hon. 
John  Bright  wrote  to  Bro.  J.  Powell  ;  Dear  Sir, — 
I  have  signed  a  memorial  [which  Mr.  Mclverhad 
charge  of. — En.]  on  behalf  of  Henry  Williams,  and 
shall  be  glad  if  the  appeal  to  the  Home  Secretary 
is  successtul.  I  think  the  case  against  Williams 
most  hurtful  and  the  sentence  oppressive  and 
barbarous. — Yours  respectfully,      John  Bright. 


DEFINITIONS  OF  THE  I.O.G.T. 

The  following  definitions  of  the  I.O.G.T.  may  be 
used  either  partially  or  as  a  whole,  in  a  speech  ex- 
planatory of  the  prijiciples  and  objects  of  the  Order, 
Good  Templai7  is 

1.  Earnest  Temperance. 

2.  Educational  Temperance. 

3.  Religious  Temperance. 

4.  Persevering  Temperance. 

5.  Progressive  Temperance- 
G.  Systematic  Temperance. 

7.  Sympathetic  Temperance. 

8.  Political  Temperance. 

9.  Successful  Teuiperance. 

10.  Uncompromising  Temperance. 

Good  Temphn'. 


Foote,  the  comedian,  travelling  in  the  West  of 
England,  dined  one  day  at  an  inn.  When  the 
cloth  was  removed  the  landlord  asted  him  how  he 
liked  his  fare.  "  I  have  dined  as  well  as  any  man 
in  England,"'  said  Foote.  *' Except  the  Mayor," 
cried  the  landlord.  "I  do  not  except  anybody 
whatever,"  said  he.  "  But  you  must  I  "  screamed 
the  host.  "  I  won't  !  "  "You  must!"  At 
length  the  strife  ended  by  the  landlord  (who 
was  a  petty  magistrate)  taking  Foote  before  the 
I\Iayor,  who  observed  that  it  had  been  customary 
in  that  town  for  a  great  number  of  years  always  to 
"  except  the  Mayor,"  and  accordingly  fined  him  a 
shilling  for  not  conforming  to  ancient  custom. 
Upon  this  decision  Foote  paid  the  shilling,  at  the 
same  time  observing  that  he  thought  the  landlord 
tlie  greatest  fool  in  Christendom — except  the 
Mayor, 


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report:of  grand  lodge  executive. 

i^To  the  G.  L.  of  Ewjlaivl,  I.O.G.T.  Niuiort, 
jilondaij,  Euilei;  188(3. 
Sisters  and  Brotheus, 

1.  During  the  year  your  Executive  have  helj  ele%'en 

meeting's,  as  follow  :— Birmingham,  Mav  18th 
and  June  oth  ;  London,  July  15th';  Bir- 
mingham, August  lith  and  September  15th  • 
Manchester,  October  12th  ;  Birmin</liam, 
Decembev  4th ;  Grimsby,  January  22nd  '; 
Northampton,  March  l(5th  ;  Birmingham,' 
April  IGth  ;  Newport,  April  2(jth.  Atten- 
dance :  —  G.W.C.T.,  11;  G.W.Co  6- 
G.S.J.T.,  8;  G.E.S,,y;  G.W.V.T.,  11- 
G.W.  Sec,  11;  G.W.  Tr.  8  ;  G.W.Chap.,  10  ! 
G.\V.M.,11,  The  absence  ot  the  G.W.Co., 
owing  to  continued  illness,  has  been  a  cause 
for  regret,  and  your  Executive  rejoice  in  his 
recovery. 

2.  Appointment  of  Co.ii.MiitEES.— The   Standing 

Committees  were  appointed  as  follows  : — 

Appeals  Committee.— Bios.  J.  Harrison,  W. 
Cheshire  ;  R.  Sands,  Cumberland,  W.  ;  Rev.  W. 
Ennor,  Isle  of  Wi^ht  ;  Rev.  J.  J.  Cooper,  North- 
ampton, S.  ;  A.  R.  Bolwell,  Somerset,  E. 

Aej^ro  Mission  Committee.— Bros.  Rev.  J.  Mac- 
kenzie, Durham,  N.  ;  Rev.  H.  J.  Boyd,  Yorks., 
S.W.  ;  J.  Glaisyer,  Yorks.,  N.  ;  Sisters  C.  Impey, 
Somerset,  Mid.  ;  M.  E.  Docwra,  Essex ;  A.  M. 
Green,  Lancashire,  S.W.  j  Lizzie  Osboru, 
Gloucester,  \V. ;  with  all  members  of  the  R.  W.  G.  L. 
Committee  resident  in  this  jurisdiction  as  c.':-officio 
members. 

Orphanaije  Committee. — Sisters  Lucas,  Middlesex; 
Robson,  Cheshire,  W.  ;  Brothers  J.  Malins, 
Wariyick ;  C.  Stacey- Watson,  Norfolk  ;  F.  W. 
Dirableby,  Surrey,  E.  and  M. 

Political  Action  Committee:  —  Brothers  .John 
Kempsler,  Essex  :  John  Mann,  Surrey  E.  and  M.  • 
J.  W.  Padfield,  Gloucester,  W.  ;  J.  H.  Retallaok- 
Moloney,  Middlesex  ;  N.  W.  Hubbard,  Surrey,  E. 
and  M.  ;  W.  Dodgson,  Durham,  S.  ;  J.  R. 
Weatherill,  Lancashire,  S.E. 

The  following  Special  Committees  were  also 
appoiuted :  — 

Reform  of  the  Order  Committee.  — Bros.  J.  Der- 
rington,  Worcester  ;  J.  W.  Hopkins,  Gloucester, 
E.  ;  J.  E.  Poulter,  Warwick  ;  D.  Y.  Scott, 
Warwick  ;  W.  Dodgson,  Durham,  S. 

Committee  oji  Loi/je  Programmes. — Bros.  J.  E. 
Poultor,  Warwick ;  D.  Y.  Scott,  Warwick ;  W. 
Hobkirk,  Northumberland;  Sisters  Young,  Stafiford, 
S.;  M.  E.  Docwra,  Essex. 

Committee  on  Uyrnn  Books.— Bros.  J.  Malins, 
Warwick  ;  R.  P.  J.  Simpson,  Cheshire,  W.  (Sec.) ; 
Rev.  W.  Mottram,  Gloucester,  W.  ;  E.  Ha  rbert, 
Isle  of  Wight ;  J.  W.  Hopkins,  Gloucester,  E.  ; 
Rev.  E.  Franks,  Lancashire,  S.  W.  ;  Sister  Youn", 
Stafford,  S. 

3.    UNFINISHED     BUSINESS    FROM    LAST 
GRAND  LODGE. 


Sister  Robson,  G.W.V.T.,  and  Bro.  A.  E.  Eccles, 
P.G.W.T.  ;  Grand  Lodge  of  Ireland,  Bro.  Rev. 
W.  Mottram,  P.G.W.Chap.  ;  English  Grand  Lodge 
of  Wales,  Bro.  D.  Y.  Scott,  P.G.W.Co.  ;  Grand 
Lodge  of  Scotland,  Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  and 
Bro.  and  Sister  Osborn  ;  Grand  Lodge  of  Channel 
Islands,  Bro.  Winton,  P.G.W.C.T. 

We  have  also  been  represented  at  other  impor- 
tant gatlierings  as  follows  :— North  Staffordshire 
Temperance  Demonstration,  Bro,  Rev.  J.  Aston, 
G.W.Ch.  ;  British  Temperance  League,  Bro.  R. 
llanscrgh, P.G.W.Co. ;  Rechabite  Jubilee  Meetings, 
Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  etc.,  Ac.  ;  National  Coffee 
House  Conference,  Bro.  J.  Harrison,  P.D.C.T.  ; 
West  of  England  League,  Bro.  J.  Rae  ;  North  of 
England  League,  Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  Bro. 
Dodds,  G.W.Co.,  Sister  Robson,  G.W. A^T.,  Bro. 
Ceilings,  G.W.Sec. ;  United  Kingdom  Alliance,  by 
the  Executive  as  a  whole  ;  Church  Congress  (Tem- 
perance Meeting),  Bro.  Rev.  W.  H.  Cariss  ;  Mid- 
land Temperance  League,  Bro.  D.  Y.  Scott, 
P.G.W.Co.  ;  Sunday  Closing  Association,  Bro.  J. 
Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T. 

6.  INTERNATIONAL  TEMPERANCE  CON- 
FERENCE IN  BELGIUM. 
The  G.W.C.T.  and  Sister  Gray,  P.G.D.M.,  re- 
presented their  G.L.  at  the  conference  at  Antwerp, 
and  wc  learn  that  in  addition  to  the  conference — 
which  was  conducted  in  French— an  English 
Juvenile  meeting  and  an  English  adult  meeting 
was  held  ;  a  women's  meeting  was  held,  resulting 
in  the  formation  of  the  first  Women's  Abstinence 
Society  on  the  Continent ;  and  soon  afterwards 
another  meeting  followed  at  Brussels,  where  tlie 
first  native  General  Abstinence  Society  in  Belgium 
was  formed. 

G.  NATIONAL  TEMPERANCE  FEDERATION. 
This  G.L.  has  during  the  past  year  been  repre- 
sented on  tlie  Federation  by  Bros,  Malins,  Kemp- 
ster,  Hilton,  Mann,  and  Maloney.  Since  Grand 
Lodge  the  Rechabites  have  withdrawn,  owing  to 
their  being  a  non-politioal  benefit  society  ;  while 
the  Methodist  Free  Church  Temperance  League, 
and  Primitive  Methodist  Temperance  Society  have 
joined.  Early  in  the  year  a  communication  was 
sent  to  every  Member  of  Parliament,  wherein  all 
the  federated  societies  protested  against  the  pro- 
posed mutilation  of  the  entire  Sunday  Closing  Bill 
In  the  summer  the  Federation  vainly  sought 
to  induce  the  Premier,  Mr.  Gladstone,  "to 
receive  a  deputation,  and  it  subsequently  sent 
him  a  joint  memorial  clearly  demanding  the  inclu- 
sion of  the  Direct  Veto  power  in  any  Government 
Local  Option  measure,  but  no  reply  was  received 
prior  to  the  speedy  change  of  Government.  At  the 
Federation's  Autumnal  Meeting  at  Manchester,  a 
Sunday  Closing  and  Direct  Veto  Manifesto  to 
electors  on  the  pending  General  Election  was 
adopted,  and  was  widely  publielied — no  such  united 
call  for  prohibitory  political  action  having 
previously  been  issued.  Separate  memorials 
were      promoted       and      collectively      presented 


The  Grand  Lodge  referred  several  resolutions  to    from    the     Federated    Societies    in     relation    to 
U3_   at    last_  session,    which    were    dealt    with   as  |  tne  Poole  Perjury  rasa.     The  Government  was 


follows  :— (Digest)  09  and  100  (referring  to  the 
claim  of  a  tmnsfcfred  P.C.  I',  to  the  P.C.T.'s  chair) 
not  adopted,  as  the  R.W.G.  L.'s  decision  in  1875  was 
in  accordance  with  Grand  Lodge  action.  No.  101 
(Transfer  of  Naval  Lodges)  not  adopted.  No.  102 
(Transfer  ot  Military  Lodges).  The  Executive 
were  in  favour  of  the"  Naval  and  Military  being 
on  tlie  same  footing,  except  in  cases  when 
the  regiment  is  transferred  for  a  known 
period  exceeding  six  months.  No  103  (in  favour 
of  R.  W.G.L.  fixing  uniform  foes  tor  G.L.  Degrees,) 
not  adopted.  Nos.  104,  105,  lOti  (in  favour  of 
Lodge  Directory).  The  Executive  were  of  opinion 
that  it  was  undesirable  to  issue  a  Lodge  Directory, 
inasmuch  as  the  former  publication  of  one  was  not 
largely  supported, .and  resulted  in  considerable  loss. 
No.  107  (Visiting  Deputies  at  disembarking  stations 
for  Naval  and  Military  Lodges)  referred  to  tli 
G.W.C.T..,  with  powers.  No.  lOS  (publication  of 
list  of  D. Sees.).  Resolved  to  print  in  VViTCHWonD, 
No.  112i  (Temperance  Sermons),  adopted. 
No.  113!  (urging  the  use  of  tlie  Press), 
tirst  paragraph  adopted.  No.  114«i  (Special 
Programme  Committee)  adopted.  The  (-.L.  at  last 
session  favoured  the  issue  of  a  pocket  certificate,  on 
which  a  member  of  full  service  in  his  Lodge  or 
Lodgan  could  be  duly  certified  ;  and  the  ".aine  has, 
after  consultation  with  R.  W.G.L.  officers,  been 
jirepa  ed  and  will  short  y  be  issued. 
4.  OUR  ORDER  AND  KINDRED  SOCIETIES. 
a.  Deputations  to  Sistek  Guasd  Lodoes.— 
The  following  represented  us  at  the  Annual  Sessions 
of  Sister  Grand  Lodges : — Welsh  Grand   Lodge, 


terrogated  and  counsel's  opinion  was  sought  with  a 
view  to  stop  the  hawking  of  intoxicants  on  railway 
platforms,  but  the  replies  scarcely  warranted  legal 
proceedings.  The  Federation  lias  secured  the 
names  of  different  new  M.P.'s  to  back  their  Bill  to 
so  Amend,  &c.,  the  Truck  Act,  as  to  prevent  part- 
payment  of  Agricultural  labourers'  wages  in  in- 
toxicants. The  Bill  has  been;con8idered  at  the 
conference  of  Temperance  me.iibers  of  Parliament  ; 
and  certain  diiiiculties  in  the  way  Bill,  it  is  hoped, 
be  soon  overcome.  The  Federation,  at  its  annual 
meeting,  agreed  to  consult  the  federated  societies 
as  to  whether,  in  view  of  Government  delays.a  Bill 
embodying  the  Direct  Veto  and  other  restrictions 
should  bo  drafted  ;  whether  it  would  be  wisest  to 
press  a  Bill  to  suspend  the  further  issue  ot  drink 
licences,  pending  the  enactment  of  Local  Option  ; 
whether  Mr.  M 'Lagan  should  be  pressed  to  at  once 
extend  his  Scotch  Local  Option  Bill,  so  as  to  in- 
clude England  ;  or  whether  it  is  expedient  to  first 
concentrate  support  on  Mr.  M'Lagan's  Bill  for 
Scotland,  The  carrying  out  of  two  successful  sec- 
tional conferences, under  the  auspices  of  the  Federa- 
tion, are  dealt  with  in  the  G.W.C.T. 's  Report. 

7.  NATIONAL  TEMPER  \NCK  CONFEitENCE. 
On  the  invitati.m  of  the  Committee  of  the  Social 
Science  Congress,  your  Executive  designate  *  Bros, 
ilalios,  Kempstei,  and  Wood  to  represent  the  G.L. 
at  the  National  Conference  of  Drink  trade  and 
l'em|)erance  Ue!egates,held  in  Londi 


ment,  has  appeared  in  full  in  the  Good  Templaks' 
WATCHWOKDandintheJ/d'aHcc  Vt'ics.  The  dusire  for 
its  issue  in  pamphlet  form  has  bean  so  marked  that 
your  Executive  determined  to  issue  a  large  edition 
of  32  pages  at  one  penny,  and  of  this  the  United 
Kingdom  Alliance  has  ordered  5,000  copies.  Your 
Executive  urge  the  immediate  and  general  circula- 
tion of  this  as  tlio  cheapest  and  most  complete 
paper  ever  published  on  a  question,  which  may  bo 
strongly  pressed  by  our  opponents  in  the  near 
future.  Your  Executive  were  glad  to  find  tliat  the 
D.L.'s  of  Beds,  Cambridge,  Oxford,  and  West  Kent 
sent  delegates,  and  wish  that  other  nearer  D.L.'s 
had  also  been  represented. 

8.  HOME  MISSION  FUND. 
In  consequence  of  the  vote  of  last  Grand  Lodge 
your  Executive  were  compelled  to  give  their  very 
earnest  consideration  to  this  department.  The 
work  of  Bro.  D.  Y.  Scott,  Superintendent  of  Homo 
Missions,  was  evidently  greatly  appreciated  by  the 
various  Districts,  and  the  constant  demands  upon 
his  time  were  very  heartily  responded  to.  'I'lio 
fact,  however,  remained  that  the  contributions  fell 
so  far  short  of  meeting  the  expenses  incurred,  that 
your  Executive  felt  they  had  no  ahernative 
but  to  terminate  the  engagement  with  Bro. 
D.  Y,  Scott,  as  there  seemed  no  prospect 
of  the  income  increasing  sufficiently  to 
warrant  the  continuance  of  his  services  ;  at  the 
same  time  conveying  to  Bro.  Scott  their  high  ap- 
preciation of  the  very  valuable  services  rendered  to 
the  Order  by  him,  and  their  regret  that  the 
financial  position  of  the  department  was  not  such  as 
to  enable  them  to  retain  his  services. 

Bro.  .T.  Wrathall  has  continued  to  do  good  work 
in  the  Northern  counties.  It  is,  however,  only 
just  to  state  that  had  the  continuance  of  this  mis- 
sion work  depended  upon  the  contributions  of  the 
Lodges  in  these  counties,  it  would  have  been  given 
up  long  ago.  The  personal  contributions  through 
the  efforts  of  Bro.  Woods,  P. G.W. Sec,  have 
largely  sustained  this  branch. 

The  financial  statement  presented  with  the 
accounts  will  shew  that  the  debit  balance  of  £119 
odd  atrainstthis  fund  has  increased  during  the  year 
to  £267- 

Your  Executive  cannot  but  think  that  by  a  little 
more  regular  and  systematic  effort  on  the  part  of 
District  Executives  to  interest  the  Subordinate 
Lodges  in  the  fund,  the  amount  contributed  might 
be  largely  increased,  and  both  the  District  Execu- 
tive and  Grand  Lodge  Executive  be  enabled  to 
extend  the  work. 


9.     REMOVAL  OF  OFFICES. 

Your  Executive,  finding  that  tho  premises 
which  the  business  ot  the  Grand  Lodge  has  for 
many  years  been  conducted  were  likely  to  be  pulled 
down  for  town  improvements,  thought  it  wise  to  at 
once  inquire  for  suitable  offices  elsewhere,  rather 
than  wait  to  be  turned  out.  A  very  suitable  and 
excellent  block  of  buildings  in  Edmund-street, 
near  Snow-hill  Station,  were  vacant,  and  were 
offered  for  sale  under  such  very  exceptionable  cir- 
mstances  as  rendered  them  a  most  desirable 
investment.  After  full  consideration  it  was  decided 
to  purchase  the  buildings,  providing  suitable 
arrangements  could  be  como  to,  and  this  was  done  ; 
the  following  brethren  acting  as  purchasers  on 
behalf  of  the  Grand  Lodge  : — Bros.  Malins,  Wood, 
Mansergh,  Derrington,  Kempster,  Collings,  Eccles, 
Mann,  Tyndall,  Walshaw,  and  Poulter. 

Tho  terms  of  purchase  have  been  so  arranged 
that  the  yearly  expenditure  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
for  rent  will  not  be  increased,  but  probably  de- 
creased, while  at  the  same  time  tho  Grand  Lodge 
will  have  premises  unequalled  by  any  Temperance 
organisation  in  the  country. 

On  completion  of  the  purchase,  tho  necessary 
structural  and  other  alterations  had  to  be  mads  to 
render  the  premises  suitable  for  our  printing 
plant,  and  to  conform  to  the  provisions  ot  the 
Factory  Act,  under  which  we  work.  This  will 
involve  an  outlay  of  about  £200  ;  and  your  Execu- 
tive have  to  acknowledge  the  very  generous  way  in 
which  Bro.  J.  Derringt  .n,  G.W.M.,  has  advanced 
the  sum  necessary  to  enable  the  work  to  be  com- 
pleted. It  is  hoped  that  this  will  speedily  be 
cleared  off. 

10.  DECEASED  MEMBERS  AND  FRIENDS. 
Execuive  sent  lettersot  comlolence  to  the 
families  of  the  Utt)  Bros.  Geo.  Charlton,  H  D  , 
James  E<ldy,H.D.,  and  D  nald  Cainpbell.P.D  i;.T. 
TheG.W.C.i,  and  P.G.VVSec,  Bro.  Woods.repre- 


1^ 


-.      1  J    u-  •    .,     i'"'  ^"I'-  ^^'  ^*''  *''"'''''  ^^'^  Gnvid  Lodge  at    the    funeral  of  Bro. 

ivhen  Bro  Kempster  led  oti  in  the  first  debate,  and  Charlton 

Bro.  MaUns   contributed    one    of    the  papers    on  John  B.    GooGH.-Tlie   death  of  this   eloquent 

Compensation.      Ike  latter,  an  exhaustive  docu-  advocate  of  total  abstinence  removes  from  the 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


Mat  3,  1886: 


ranks  of  earnest  workers  one  o£  world-wide  fame  ; 
and  your  Executive,  togettier  with  every  national 
Tein[)erance  organisation. passed  a  resolution  recog- 
nising his  valuable  services,  and  sympathising  with 
his  widort-. 

WiLLUM  HoYLE. — In  tlie  death  of  one  formerly 
hu  closely  connected  with  our  Order  as  Mr.  Hoylc, 
and  one  who  has  rendered  such  services  to  the  cause 
of  national  sobriety,  your  Executive  have  recognised 
a  national  loss.  A  letter  of  condolence  was  sent  to 
the  family,  and  the  Order  was  represented  at  the 
funeral  by  the  G.W.Sec.  and  the  P.G.W.C.T.,Bro. 
John  Edwards. 

11.     FINANCE, 
(n)  Eitimate. — Your  Executive  submit  the  follow- 
ing estimate  for  the  ensuing  year  :  — 

Salary  of  G.W.C.T 

Salaries  of  Clerks  

Rents,      Hates,    Cleaning,     Offices,     Water, 

Coal,  &c 140 

Office  Stationery            ...         ...         ...         ...  40 

Postages  and  Telegrams           120 

Ofhcial  Forms,  Commissions,  &c 50 

G.  L.  .Tournals,  Reports,  Digests,  &c.         ...  40 

Executive  Council's  Expenses 90 

G.VV.C.T.'s Travelling  Expenses         37 

R.W.G.L.  Tax 40 

Fire  Insurance    ...         ...         8 

Audit        5 

Testimonials  and  Addresses     ...         ...         ...  12 

Deputational  Expenses 2,5 

Exchanges  and  free  distribution  of   Watch- 
words and  Literature  to  Foreign  Lodges  5.5 
Juvenile  TempleDepartment  ...         ...         ...  75 

Bank  Charges 20 

Expenses  of  G.L.  Annual  Session       25 

Political  Action  Department  ...         ...         ...  60 

Reduction  of  Bank  Overdraft 50 

Incidental           20 


Deduct  estimated  Profit  on  Trading  , 


£1,562 


£1,287 


(h)  To  raise  this  amount  your  Executive  recom- 
mend that  the  ta-x  be  continued  at  Id.  per  member 
per  quarter  (exclusive  of  the  ^d.  added  for 
mileage),  and  which  on  an  average  of  74,000  mem- 
bers will  realise  £1,233  Gs.  8d.,  thus  leaving  a 
deficit  of  £54  ;  and  your  Executive  are  of  opinion 
that  by  careful  attention  the  incoming  Executive 
may  so  reduce  some  items  of  expense  as  to  lessen 
the  bank  overdraft  as  estimated. 

12.     MISCELLANEOUS; 

(a)  Grand  Lodge  Special  Sessions. — During  th) 
year  eight  special  sessions  of  the  Grand  Lot* 
have  been  held,  viz.  :  Crystal  Palace,  Chatham, 
Bradford,  Newcastle-on-Tyne,  Grimsby,  North- 
ampton, Portsmouth,  Antwerp,  Egypt,  and  at 
Valparaiso,  particulars  of  which  will  be  given  in 
the  report  of  Credential  Committee.  A  special 
session  is  projected  for  Penzance  in  July,  when  it 
is  hoped  that  a  large  attendance  may  be  facilitated 
by  summer  excursions  to  this  most  interesting 
neighbourhood. 

(/<)  The  Crystal  Palace  Fete  of  last  year,  as 
in  the  preceding  year,  was  arranged  for  by  our 
Order,  and  was  ably  carried  out  by  a  joint  com- 
mittee, on  which  Bros.  Malins,  Kempster,  and 
Woods  represented  the  Grand  Lodge.  The  work, 
of  course,  almost  wholly  devolved  upon  the  London 
brethren,  Bro.  Parncutt  again  being  the  indefatig- 
able secretary.  The  arrangements  were  never 
more  perfect,  and  nearly  40,000  persons  at- 
tended. Choir  and  cricket  contests  ;  sports  of  all 
kinds  ;  a  special  Grand  Lodge  Session,  where  over 
.557  took  its  Degree  ;  a  great  procession,  two  large 
public  meetings,  presided  over  by  Mr.  Peter 
McLagan,  M.P.,  and  Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T., 
addressed  by  representative  national  Temperance 
bodies  ;  many  musical  meetings,  and  the  tine  sing- 
ini'  of  two  Juvenile  Templar  and  Band  of  Bope 
Choirs,  of  5,000  voices  each,  most  ably  conducted 
by  Bro.  G.  W.  Williams,  were  parts  of  a  wonderful 
programme,  which  our  new  R.  W.G.  Templar,  Bro. 
Rev.  W.  G.  Lane,  of  Nova  Scotia,  and  other 
Iv.W.G.L.  members  also  enjoyed. 

This  Year's  Cry.stal  P,viace  Fete  is  arranged 
liy  the  U.K.  B.and  of  Hope  Union.  Your  Execu- 
tive have  agreed  to  the  holding  of  a  special  session 
of  Grand  Lodge  then  ;  and  have  arranged  for  a 
•deputation  to  the  public  meetings.  The  Fete  taki 
place  on  July  13,  and  we  trust  our  members  will 
heartily  support  it. 
(  )  Chakter     Defence.   Fund. — The   R.W.G 


without  any  solicitation  on  the  part  of  your  Execu- 
tive, voted  £250  towards  this  fund ;  a  generous 
action  wliich  the  Grand  Lodge  will  no  doubt 
heartily  acknowledge. 

(f/)  Reference  Library. — Upon  entering  into 
new  premises  your  Executive  determined  to  estab- 
lish a  Temperance  Reference  Library,  to  be  the 
property  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  to  be  kept  in  the 
Grand  Lodge  Othce.  \\'ith  the  co-operation  of 
brethren  in  various  parts  of  the  world,  there  is 
little  doubt  that  a  very  valuable  international 
collection  will  be  gathered.  Your  Executive 
acknowledge  contributions  already  from  Bro.  G.  H. 
Graham,  D.C.T. ,  of  17  volumes  of  the  "Temper- 
ance Worker,"  and  they  very  cordially  invite  others 
to  fQ)}bw  so  good  an  example. 

LoDCE  702,  Ea.st  and  Min  Surrey. — In  con- 
of  persistent  refusal  to  obey  the  laws  of 
fie  Order,  as  to  payment  of  tax,  and  after  every 
effort  had  been  made  to  induce  compliance,  your 
Executive  were  compelled  to  revoke  the  charter  of 
this  Lodge. 

(/)  Departure  of  Past  Grand  LodgeOfficers. — 
During  the  year  Bro.  Rev.  P.  Aston, P. G.W.  Chap., 
Bro.  Thomas  Chamberlain,  J. P.,  P.G.W.T.,  and 
Bro.  Tnos.  W.  Glover,  P.G.W.M.,  have  left  Eng- 
land for  the  colonies.  Your  Executive  conveyed 
to  each  their  very  hearty  wishes  for  their  future 
prosperity  and  happiness. 

(</)  Badc.e  of  Merit. — At  the  last  session  of 
Grand  Lodge  it  was  decided  to  found  a  medal,  in 
gold,  silver,  and  brunze,  as  a  distinguishing 
honorary  badge  of  the  Order  ;  such  medals  to  be 
worn  only  by  those  to  whom  they  have  been 
presented  by  Grand,  District,  or  Subordinate 
Lodges,  in  recognition  of  faithful  service  for  the 
good  of  the  Order.  Your  Executive  invited 
Bro.  R.  P.  J.  Simpson  to  submit  a  design, 
which  he  kindly  did,  and  estimates  were  obtained 
for  producing  the  same.  It  was  found  that  the 
cost  of  the  dies  would  be  £7,  and  that  then  the 
medals  could  be  produced  and  sold,  in  gold  at  £6, 
silver  123.,  and  bronze  33.  6d.  each.  As  there 
seemed  no  evidence  of  .any  demand  for  thera,  your 
Executive  did  notsee  their  way  to  incur  the  expense, 
and  await  further  instructions  from  Grand  Lodge. 

(h)  Prize  Essay  Competition. — The  number  of 
competitors  for  these  prizes  has  been  so  small,  and 
so  little  apparent  interest  has  been  taken  in  it,  that 
your  Executive  determined  not  to  offer  any  prize 
this  year. 

(i)  R.W.G.  Lodge. — Vacancies  in  representation 
to  R.W.G.L.  occurred  through  the  inability  of 
Bros.  Kempster  and  Mansergh  to  attend,  which 
were  fiHed  by  Sister  C.  Gray  and  Bro.  W. 
Woo;ml. 

New    Book   or    Odes,     Hymns,    &c. — The 

ecial  committee  were  re-appointed,  and  have  con- 
tinued their  labours,  and  have  selected  a  large 
number  of  suitable  hymns.  They  are  now  making 
the  necessary  inquiries  as  to  copyright,  and  your 
Executive  hope  that  during  the  coming  year  it  may 
be  found  practicable  to  publish  this  book. 

(/.)  Trade  Manager  and  Office  Work. — Shortly 

fter  last  Grand  Lodge  Session  the  trade  manager, 
Bro.  John  E.  Poulter,  A.G.Sec,  resigned  his 
position  in  the  Grand  Lodge  Office.  After  so  many 
years  of  faithful  service  your  Executive  were  un- 
willing to  accept  this,  and  intimated  to  Bro.  Poulter 
their  desire  that  he  should  withdraw  it.  A 
subsequent  interview,  however,  having  proved 
unavailing,  the  resignation  was  accepted,  and  a 
re-arrangementof  office  duties  was  necessary,  which, 
it  is  hoped,  will  prove  satisfactory,  and  at  the 
same  time  reduce  the  expenditure.  Bro.  Poulter 
carries  with  him  the  hearty  wishes  of  every 
member  of  the  Executive  for  his  futnro  success. 

(I)  Provident  Fund. — The  special  committee 
appointed  to  prepare  this  scheme  consisted  of  Bros. 
J.  J.  Woods,  J.  Malins,  J.  Harrison,  C.  Stacy- 
Watson,  W.  Williams,  and  F.  W.  Dimbleby,  and 
we  refer  their   revised  report  to  the  Grand  Lodge. 

(in)  Challenge  Shields. — In  accordance  with 
the  statistics  embodied  in  report  of  the  G.S.J. Tand 
G.W.Sec,  the  Juvenile  Shield  is  awarded  to 
Monmouth  District  Lodge,  and  the  Adult  Shield  to 
the  Military  District  Lodge. 

(ii)  Redistribution  of  Districts. — Your  Execu- 
tive decided  that  in  cases  where  the  constituency 
boundary  lines  under  the  new  Redistribution  Act 
have  crossed  the  boundary  lines  of  District  Lodges, 
it  is  generally  desiralile  to  so  harmonise  the  District 
Lodge  boundaries  as  to  prevent  a  Parliamentary 
constituency  being  loft  partly  in  one  District  and 
panly  in  another. 

(o)  The  Seventeenth  Anniversary  of  the 
Ordep.  in  England  was  celebrated  at  its  birthplace, 
Birmingham,  by  a  Church  parade  and  sermon  on 


Cariss,  H.D.  preached  ;  and  by  a  sermon  in  th# 
Town  Hall  by  the  Rev.  W.  Kipling  Cox, 
W.  D.  Chap.  ;  and  also  by  a  special  session  of 
Grand  Lodge,  and  tea  party  ;  also  a  procession 
headed  by  the  Birmingham  Good  Templar  Band, 
and  a  great  public  meeting  in  the  Town  Hall,  wli'.cn 
was  kindly  lent  by  the  Mayor.  G.L.  Executive 
officers,  the  Kev.  Charles  Leach,  and  the  ex-Mavor, 
Bro.  Alderman  White  (whose  teetotal  jubilee  has 
since  been  celebrated),  gave  addresses,  and  the 
Gospel  Temperance  Choir,  led  by  Mr.  Ralph 
Heaton,  sang  pieces, 

(())  Retention  of  Members  Suspended  for 
Arrears.  —  The  resolutions  passed  at  last 
Grand  Lodge  Session,  which  were  referred 
to  vour  Executive,  have  been  considered 
by  'them,  and  while  heartily  approving 
of  the  principle  involved,  your  committee  have 
been  unable  to  arrive  at  any  solution  of  the  method 
for  carrying  out  any  such  arrangement,  and  there- 
fore recommend  that  the  question  should  be  dis- 
cussed in  Grand  Lodge  so  that  there  may  be  a 
further  expression  of  opinion  from  the  membership, 
(r/)  Orphanage.— The  Orphanage  Committee 
report  will  shew  this  admirable  institution  ts 
maintaining  its  most  useful  and  beneficent  course, 
and  that  its  receipts  for  the  year  have  been  £1.1*" 
15s.  8d.,  as  against  an  expenditure  of  £1,209  Is.  2d. 
The  debt  on  the  building  fund,  however,  has  been 
considerably  reduced.  The  contributions  of 
Lodges  and  Temples  are  less  than  last  year,  but  they 
amount  to  the  greater  part  of  the  total  income,  which 
has  been  aided  by  the  bazaar  at  the  Orohanage,  in 
which  the  G.W.C.T.,  G.E.S.,  and  G.W.T.  took 
part,  and  by  sales  of  work  at  Bristol  and  Tonbridge. 
(r)  The  Tempek.ance  Hospital.— Your  Executive 
were  glad  to  note  that  the  Good  Templars'  Stall, 
arranged  by  Bro.  Hilton,  materially  aided  the 
aospital  Bazaar,  and  that  our  brethren  also  carried 
out  a  procession  and  service  at  Folkestone  Town 
Hall,  in  behalf  of  this  excellent  institution. 
Fraternally  submitt^ed, 

Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T. 

Geo.  Dodds,  G.W.Co. 

Lydia  a.  Walshaw,  G.S.J.T. 

John  Kempster,  G.E  S. 

Sarah  H.  Robson,  G.W.V.T. 

John  B.  Collings,  G.W.Sec. 

Edward  Wood,  G.W.T. 

Jos.  Aston,  G.W.Ch. 

J.  Derbington,  G.W.M. 


1 


Oraiid 

Lodge 

Exicvtivc. 


TO  THOSE  WHOM  IT  MAY  CONCERN. 

By  Beo.  John  Duncan  Eicha.rd30n. 

If  true  that  drinking  does  not  hurt  yoo. 

Then  wrong  is  right. 

And  black  Is  white. 
And  every  hateful  vice  a  virtue. 
If  sweet  the  bitter  fruits  of  folly, 

'Twixt  me  and  yon. 

The  false  is  true, 
And  merriment  is  melancholy. 
Best  drink  too  little  than  too  mnoh,  m»n  ; 

Take  time  to  think, 

Discard  the  drink, 
And  you'll  do  well — or  I'm  a  Dutchman. 

From  "  Srrmcn  in  Bhywe." 


Lodge,  at  the  Stockholm  session,  unanimously,  and]  Sunday,  September  13,   when  Bro.  Rev.  W. 


THE  GRAND  LODGE  MOUSE. 

The  Grand  Lodge  Times  published  some  playful 
tit-bits  from  an  anonymous  contributor  calling 
himself  the  "Grand  Lodge  Mouse."  We  quote 
the  performances  of  the  little  vermin  :  — 

"A  Welcome.— The  'Grand  Lodge  Mouse' 
fraternally  and  cordially  offers  a  paw  of  welcome  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  nlKcors,  Representatives,  Past 
Representatives,  and  all  visitors  on  this  most 
auspicious  occasion,  and  while  tendering  this  sound 
of  welcome,  '  Mouse  '  begs  to  say  he  is  on  the  alert, 
and  watchful,  squeaks  of  approval  or  disapproval 
will  from  time  to  time  be  duly  noted  and  recorded 
in  the  daily  organ.  " 

"  Squeak  the  First.  —  The  '  Grand  Lodge 
Mouse '  thinks  the  nice  looking  brother,  with  the 
long  fair  hair,  and  winning  voice,  was  rather 
premature  in  proposing  that  the  Grand  Lodge 
should  close  on  Thursday  evening.  The  '  Grand 
Lodge  Mouse'  having  first  had  a  peep  at  the 
programme,  does  not  think  it  can  possibly  be 
finished  by  then,  and  that  i'  is  very  unsatisfactory 
and  hardly  fair  to  hand  over  questions  that  ought 
to  be  discussed  in  Grand  Lodge,  to  nine  members 
of  Executive,  however  worthy  and  able  they  may 
be.  The  '  (irand  Lodge  Mouse '  thinks  that 
distiiots  sending  up  resolutions  will  be  discouraged." 


May  3,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATcmVORD. 


277 


Mlcommmiications  fobe  (uldreisetl'l  HE  EDITOR 
"  GOOD  TEMFLA  US'  WA  TGH  WORD,"  3,  Bod 
court.  Fleet-street,  London,  E.C. 

"  The  News  of  the  Lodges  should  constitute  a  public  record  for 
the  important  events  in  connection  with  ordinary  lod"e 
Sessions,  Pablic  Meetings,  Anniversaries,  ic,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  should  refer,  not  to  matters  of  mere 
local  interest  and  to  the  everj-day  occurences  of  ordinary 
Lodge  Sessions,  but  to  such  matters  as  are  of  national 
Importance  interesting  alike  to  all  chisses  o(  readers, 
stimulating  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all. 
For  this  purpose  it  should  make  mention  of  Essays  and 
Papers  read,  of  competitions  in  Reciting,  Reading,  and 
Singing,  Temperance  Bees,  Queetion  Box,  and  such  like. 
And,  Qnce  a  Quarter,  the  totil  number  Initiated  or  admitted 
by  c.c,  the  total  of  membership,  &c.,  may  be  given.  Singing, 
Jleciting,  Ac,  at  ordinary  Lodge  Sessions  fhonld  not  be 
^-eported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  4c.,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  such  news  can  only  be  of  limited  local 
.interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Auniversary,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonstration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
■takes  place,  the  names  may  be  given  of  the  chairman  and  of 
itliose  taking  part,  and  to  save  space  these  should  be  classified 

lihus ;  Chairman, .    Songs  by ,    Recitations  by 

^.,  &c. 

Lodge  Hews  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  ana 
cannot  be  reoelveS  after  Tuesday  momlne  for  insertion 
la  the  following  issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  he  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Shoreditch.— "  Hand  of  Friendship."  March  30.  Open 
Lodge.  With  the  aid  of  Juvenile  Temple  choir  a  success- 
ful  meeting  was  held.— April  13,  Degree  Temple  con- 
ferred the  Second  Degree  upon  six  members.  \V\tlh- 
WOBItS  sold. 

Loughboro'  Junction. -"  William  Tweedie."  April 
21.  A  deeply  interesting,  instructive,  and  scientific 
lecture,  by  Mr.  D.  MoGill,  "  Why  I  am  an  Abstainer  " 
Bro.  W.  K.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  presided.  A  fair  attend- 
ance.    A  session  of  the  Lodge  was  held  at  the  close. 

Cambridge  Heath  Bridge.— "  Artisan."  April  3. 
tiuarterly  soiree  ;  grand  success  ;  conducted  by  Bro. 
Lloyd  ;  singing,  parlour  games,  and  refreshments  ;  Bro. 
Jackson  amused  many  by  his  electric  battery. — April  10 
Practice  night.— April  17.Bro.  Herosley  re-recommended 
as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  W.  G.  Craft  rfcnmmended  as  E.S 

Islington.— "Henry  Ansell,"  April  21.  Grand  session, 
room  crowded  ;  special  vote  of  thanks  given  to  Bro. 
Ansell  for  valuable  services  rendered  ;  Ero.  Herbert 
Malcolm  was  elected  as  E.S.,  and  Bro.  Heniy  Ansell  wa 
j-e-elected  as  L.D.  The  election  of  officers  was  thei 
,  proceeded  with  and  was  one  of  the  keenest  eve 
•If,'",';'^'^'^'''' ■  '''■"■  'Jeddard,  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  Goddard 
.W.V.T.;  Bro.  KiUby,  W.S.  The  Lodge  will  again  shew 
an  increase  in  membership,  there  being  126  paying 
-4nember8  in  good  standing. 

Clapbam-road.—"  General  Garfield."  April  22.  Two 
.initiated.  Bro.  Wyatt  re-elected  L.D.  ;  Bro.  Fowler, 
lL.E.S.  Visit  of  London  Scots  Lodge  who  officered  and 
■  .entertained  with  songs,  recitations,  and  flute  solos  'Bro 
iBuohanan, W.C.T. ;  enjoyable  evening,  .00  present. 

Balham.— "Welcome  Home."  April  8.  Visit  of 
Wro.  N.  W.  Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.,  who  gave  a  stirring 
Address.  Speeches  were  also  given  by  Bros.  Hawkins 
andDavies.  Two  initiated.— April  l.->.  Entertained  by 
the  Temple  of  Love  J.T.  The  recitations  and  songs  were 
creditably  given  ;  refreshments  were  provided  A  very 
happy  evening  was  spent;  vi»it  of  Bro.' London, 
W.D..\.S.-April  22.  The  D.L.Rep.  gave  his  report  of 
D.L.,  which  was  well  received.  Sister  Spurging  nomi- 
nated as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Barton  as  L.E.S. 

Notting  Hill-gate.— "Silver-street."  April  1.  One 
initiated ;  one  admitted  as  an  Ancient  Terap!ar.  Two 
delegates  sent ;  appointed  to  serve  on  the  Church 
Demonstration  Committee.  Pleasant  evening  passed. 
7r,^P"'J'-  G"-<'«'"'K»  received  from  the  Priory  Lodge, 
Uthcered  and  entertained  by  the  jMarg.aret  McCurey 
liOdge.-Apnl  15.  Sister  Thompson  was  recommended 
as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Hicks  as  L.E.S.  Songs  and  readings 
by  the  members.— April  22.  One  admitted  on  cc 
(Jteetings  received  from  the  United  Hearts  Lodge' 
Chatham.  A  pleasant  evening  passed.  Lodge  steadily 
progressing.  ' 

PKOVINCIAL. 

YOBK.—  "  Victorious."  April  21.  Good  attendance- 
many  visitors  ;  social  tea!  entertainment,  "John  Bull  at 
Home."  One  readmitted  ;  two  initiated  ;  one  candidate 
proposed.  Bro.  H.  M.  Crrss  recommended  for  L  D 
and  Bro.  Madgwick  as  E.S.  Cottage  weekly  miss'iori 
work  reported.  Addresses  given  by  representative  iVorW 
£aalern  Dailij  OazMe,  and  other  speakers.  A  most 
enjoyable  evening. 

Flkk-iwood.— "Benjamin  Whitworth."  April  19 
Coffee  supper  ;  visitors  piesent  from  Sheffield  ;  Bro  T 
Riley  gave  an  interesting  account  of  a  recent  trip  to 
Norway,  ^ 

T  ?"?■.;"""  ^1''''''?°T\  April  20.  Visited  by  the 
J .  1 .,  the  members  of  which  gave  a  brief  but  exceedingly 

jnteresting  programme,  at  the  close  each  one 
taking  part  had  a    small    gilt  given  by    one    of    the 

-members.     Bro.     T.      Proud    was    unanimously    re- 


r.  Coates  &i 
reported  ri 
Bro.    J.  A. 


commended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Rev. 
L.E.S.  Arrangements  were  partially 
mission  to  be  held  in  Co-operative  Hall. 
Smith  is  to  conduct  the  mission. 

Stockport.— "Gleaner."  April  19.  Visit  of  Concilio 
et  Lahore  Lodge,  Manchester.  The  following  amongst 
others  were  present  :— Bro.  Tolton,  D.C.T.C.  :  Bro. 
.Tohn  hdwarde,  P.D.C.T.  ;  Sister  Kightley,  D.V.T.  ; 
Bro.  Weatherill,  W.  Chap.  ;  Sister  Hoskinson  W  V  T  ■ 
D™-,?r'','l''..^J';,'.,.^'"-  -^iylchrest,  Uro.  Parfitt,  and 
Bro.  Walfoid,  P.C.T.  Two  candidates  were  initiated 
The  visitors  entertained  Bros.  Tolton  and  Edwards  and 
Bro.  Yates,  D.C.T.,  of  E.  and  M.  Cheshire,  Bro 
Rfdfem  P.D.C.T.      Bro.   Hawarth    and    Roger     gave 

Havebhill.- "  Never  Venture,  Never  Win."  April 
12.  Three  initiated.  Refreshments  were  provided  by 
Sisters  P.  Backler,  M.  A.  Webb,  E.  Unwin,  A.  Evans, 
E.  P.  Thake,  and  M.  Humphrey.  Several  songs,  recita- 
tions, &c^,  were  given  ;  very  pleasant  evenmg.-April  l.".. 
Second  Degree  conferred  on  live  members,  and  the  Third 
Degreeonfour  members.— April  Ml.  Debate  opened  by 
Bro,  J.  C.  Sharpe  (W.C.T.)on  "What  our  Lodge  Meet- 
ings Are,  and  What  they  Ought  to  Be."  Several  mem- 
bers took  part  in  the  discussion.  Bro.  H.  T.  Thake  was 
elected  Lodge  Deputy  ;  and  Bro.  F.  D.  Unwin,  E.S.,  for 
the  ensuing  year;  resolved  to  accept  the  invitation  of 
batfron  Walden  Lodge  to  pay  them  a  visit  in  May 

TUXBRIDUE  Wells.— "Silent  Dew."  Paper,  &c  by 
Bro.  Walker  on  "  How  to   Retain    Our  Members";  dis- 

E.N-FlKLii.-"  Star  of  Peace."    April  19.    Bro.  Coleman 
was  elected  L.D.  and  Bio.  Sawyer,    E.S.     One  sister  re- 
admitted  and    one    brother    initiated.      It  being  Bro. 
Sawyer's     anniversary    and  also  Sister  Chappell's    the 
Lodge  was  regaled  by  these  members  with  tea,   coffee, 
ike.  So,     a  most   enjoyable    evening  being   spent-  a 
capital  programme  was   carried  out  under  the  presidency 
:  our  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Driver. 
WHimxGTOs   MooB.— "  Glorious   Prospect  ' 
).  _  Sister  Nunney,  W.C.T.    Bro.    Dawes  gave 
-J  "  Compsnsatioo,"    which    was    well    recelveu.     oro 
Stevenson  and  Humphreys  gave  songs   and  recitations; 
itiated  and  three  re-adm.tted  ;  Lodge  improving 
.-Jll.NCH.\5I.— "Havelock."     April  19.     Bro.  W,    H. 
Poole  was  re-elected  L.D.,  and  Bro.    G.   T.    Underbill, 
E.S.;  during  a  recess,   coffee    and   buns  were   provided 
On  the  Lodge  being  called  to   order,    Bro.  John   Powell, 
V.D.,  read  an  interesting  paper,  subject  ;  "  How  I  spent 
a  day  in  the  country  with,  lessons  from   the  Life    of  the 


tributing:— Sisters  Blake,  W.C.T,  Wilkinson,Dorrietty, 
West,  Hoskings,  Warner,  Bishton,  and  Dyer,  and  after, 
with  the  assistance  of  the  brothers,a  very  nice  programme 
of  songs  and  recitations  was  gone  through.  Songs,  Sisters 
Dorrietty  and  Knapp,  Brothers  Harper,  liven,  and 
Gnnner ;  recitations,  Sister  Dyer,  Bros.  Harper  and 
Taylor.  Sister  Blake,  W.C.T.,  gave  a  few  eucouuging 
remarks, 

Ki.vc.sTON-upo.N-HrLL.- "Kingston-upon-Hull."  April 
22.  t)pen  Lodge.  After  initiating  three  candidates 
Bro.  Storr  and  his  wife  and  five  children  entertained 
with  songs,  readings,  recitations,  and  soloo ;  a  most  en- 
joyable evening  was  spent,  and  the  recitations  of  little 
Mtss  Storr  were  highly  appreciated. 

West  Cowes.— "  West  Medina."  April  23.  Third 
annual  tea,  about  70  present ;  an  entertainment  of  a 
sacred  character  follows.!,  in  St.  Mary-street  School- 
room;  chairman.  Rev.  J.  M.  Parsons,  supported  by 
Bros.  Shepard,  Butler,  and  Rowe.  Song  liy  Sister 
Uadwin  :  reading  by  Bro.  Smith  ;  recitations  by  Sisters 
Tracey,  Ryall,  Torpey,  and  Learmouth ;  piano  solo  by 
Sister  Sibbick  ;  short  speeches  by  Bros.  Shepard  and 
Butler;  three  part  songs  from  "Christian  Choir,"  by 
members.    Hall  well  filled. 

BuKsLEJi.— "  Charles  Garrett."  At  the  usual  se  sion 
on  April  20.  Bro.  James  Machin  was  re-rccommended 
as  L.D.  (his  13th  successive  year),  and  Bro.  K.  He.amoa 
as  L.E.S.  The  Lodge  is  making  good  progress;  last 
quarter  G3  members  were  returned,  since  then  12  have 
withdrawn    on-  c.c,    and  re-opened  the  Guiding  Star 

Lodge,  which  is  making  good   headway,   and  "^'- 

quarter  63  will  be  returned  ;  average  attendai 


Apiil 


April 
1  paper 


pril  20.     Bro. 
).;  Bro.    John 


Elstow  Dreamer. 

BlRMi.SGH.4M— "Mount  Pleasant."  J 
Alfred  Wright,  W.C.T.,  was  elected  L. 
Powell,  re-elected  L.E.S.;  a  capital  programiuo  was  reu- 
dered  by  members  and  visitors,  Bro.  C.  F.  Hayes  W  T 
and  D.  Sec.  of  Warwickshire,  Sister  E.  Watkins,  'the 
retiring  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Wright  assisting 

AcCRi.\OTOK.-"Ebenezer."    April  23.    Social  tea,  32 

members    sat  down  ;  at  li  p.m.  that  number  was  largely 

ised,    and   an   entertainment   was   given,    presided 

by  the  L.D.,  Temperance    readings,    recitations, 

sonts,  duets,  and  parlour  games  were  giveu  and  enjoyed. 

WlNCHE.'iTEB.—"Itchin  Valley."  April  16.  Garrison 
Safeguard  Lodge  officered  and  entertained  ;  Bro.  Colour 
Sergt.  Harrison  presided,  and  a  good  programme  was 
gone  through  ;  Bro.  P.  Lucas  was  recommended  as  L.D.; 
three  initiated  ;  a  very  pleasant  evening  spent.and  a  lar!;e 
number  presert.-April  22.  Thesession  was  held  at  the 
Blue  Ribbon  Coffee  House  when  a  very  pleasant  evening 
was  spent  ;  one  initiated.  A  Special  Degree  meeting 
was  held  in  St.  Thomas  SchooLroom  on  Tuesday  20 
when  the  Degree  of  Charity  was  conferred  on  six 
candidates  by  Bro.  John  Bugg,  L.D. 

Redblth.- "  Help  and  Refuge."  February  2.  Elec- 
tion and  installation  :— Bro.  3.  Crispin.  W  C  T  • 
l^-i"  ^-J^-  Mi"^'"'".  '^V.V.T. ;  Sister  A.  Richard's,' 
W.S. --February  9.  One  initiated.  Sister  A.  Richards 
elected  D.L.Rep.  Programme,  reading  and  lecitations 
—February  16.  Thirty--five  members  of  the  Guiding 
Star  Lodge,  Truro,  visited,  ^nd  held  a  public  meeting 
in  the  Temperance  Hall,  at  the  close  of  which  a  cand" 
date  was  initiated  by  the  Guiding  Star  Lodge.- March 
I.  Two  candidates  proposed.  Decided  to  meet  in  future 
in  the  Temperance  Hall.  Programme,  Lodge  drill  bv 
W.C.T.-Marchl6.  Two  initiated  and  Thref  proposed^ 
Programme,  conundrum=.-March  23.  Three  initiated. 
—March  30.  Open  Lodge,  presided  over  by  Bro  S 
CnspiD,  W.C.T.  Addresses  by  Bro.  Rev.  B.  Pollar.! 
and  J,  Thomas;  recitations,  Bro.  Harris;  reading,  S 
Hicks  :  songs.  Sister  Daniel.  Bro.  Browning  presided  at 
r^  a  """'""■— AP"!  C.  Programme  social  evening. 
Coif  e  aid  buns,  Very  pleasant  evening.— April  13. 
Second  Degree  conferred  on  two  members  —April  20 
initiated  and  one  proposed.  Bro.  Brawning  recom- 
_.jded  as  L.D.  ;  Bro.  S.  Crispin  as  L.E.S.  Programme, 
readings,  recitations,  and  singing. 

Landpobt.— "Good  for  Evil."      April  'K.     Visit  of  the 

Hope    of    I'.astney  Lod^e,  when  a  good  programme  was 

rendered  by  the  visitors.      The  W.C.T.,  Bro.   Rogers 

ilcomed  back  after  several  weeks'  absence    through 

Bro.    George   A.  Turner  was  recommended  as 

L.D.,   and  Bro,  William  Roe  was  recommended  as  E. 

Mlr>DLK.ip,R0'.— "Star  of  Hope."  April  24.  Coffee 
supper  and  entertainment,  Bro.  R.  Skelton,  D  C  T. 
presiding.  Eighty  present  ;  good  programme.  ,Song.s' 
recitations,  and  readings  ;  Temperance  address,  Mr 
g'""";^.,,  Several  songs  by  Bro.  William  Tomlinson. 
Bro.  Wilks  proposed  a  vote  of  thanks.  Several  inti- 
mated their  intention  to  join  the  Lodge. 

Manchester. — "Concilio  et  Lahore."  April  24  Pro- 
gramme adopted  for  ensuing  quarter.  Officered  and  en- 
tertained by  City  of  Manchester  Degree  Temple.  Bro 
Gibbon,  ^V.D.T.,  presided.  Songs,  duets,  &c.,  by  visitors. 
Addresses  by  Bio.  McNally,  Huddersfield ;  Bro.  Hone 
Liverpool,  and  Bro.  J.  R.  Bennett,  W.D  S  ' 

PoRTs.;ioDTH.  - "  Nil  Desperandum."  April  22. 
Brothers'  surprise  night.  A  plentiful  supply  of  fruit 
and   sweets  was    provided,    the   following  sisters   con- 


;e  about 

2.  Visit  of 
mbers  were 
jfficientand 


Leeds.- "Nil   Desperandun 
-  ever  Despair  Juvenile  Temple,    «uu 
present  in  strong  force  and  entertained 
pleasing  manner. 

Crovdon.— "Hope  of  Croydon."  April  19.  United 
Lodge  Session  ;  good  attendance  of  meinberi  from  the 
Croydon  Pioneers  and  Welcome  Friends  Lodges.  A 
surprise  visit  from  the  Farnborough  True  as  Steel  Lodge, 
Lodge  officered  and  entertained  by  visitors ;  Bro. 
Batcbelor,  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Biggs  was  re-elected  L.D.  ; 
Bro.Day  elected  L.E.S.;  SistersChilds  andNewland.Bros. 
Hudson,  Pope,  Rand.  Lock,  sen..  Lock,  jun.  .and  Dood 
gave  songs  and  recitations.  A  very  pleasant  evening  was 
spent.  Refreshments  provided  for  the  visitors. 
„pP-l°^roi\T.—-'  Ji.melea.'!^:'  AprilVJ.  Sister  Carter, 
W.C.T-  ;  Bro.  Carter  was  re-recommended  as  L  D.,  and 
Hro.  Taylor  was  re-recommended  as  L.E.S.  It  being 
brothers'  surprise  night,  Bro.  Taylor,  on  behsif  of  the 
brothers,  presented  the  Lodge  with  a  new  set  of  rituals  ; 
songs  by  Sister  Hill  and  Bro.  Taylor  ;  readings  by  Sister 
Taplorand  Bro.  Rowley  ;  good  attendance. 

Devokpobt.— "Star  of  Morice  Town."  April  21  A 
splendid  session  ;  Bro.  Pyne.  late  of  the  Welsh  G.L.,  was 
elected  as  L.D.  and  Bro.  Parkes  as  L.E.H.  Lodge  pro- 
gressing ;  splendid  meeting. 

Middle.sbro'.— "Cyrus."  Two  initiated.  Bro.  .T. 
Atterbury  recommended  L.].).  Bro.  Taylor  read  a 
paper  on  the  declension  in  our  Order,  and  liie  Provident 
fund  Scheme,  which  w.as  well  received.  Bro  R  .Skel- 
ton. D.C.T.,  was  present.  The  members  are  woiking 
well,  and  are  making  the  Lodge  a  success. 

Exf.tkr.—"  Perseverance."  April  19.  Bro.  .J  Hern 
was  recommended  as  L.D. ,  and  Bro.  A.  Lamacraft  as 
L.E.S.  Open  meeting  at  8,30  ;  a  capital  programme  was 
rendered  by  ths  members  and  visitors,  consisting  of 
songs,  readings  and  recitations,  after  wliich  coffee  and 
Duns  were  supplied  and  a  good  evening  was  spent. 

Devonpori.— "  Workman's  Rest."  Airil  24.  A 
ipecial  session  of  the  D.L.  was  held  to  consider  the 
motions  on  G.L.  Digest.  Bro.  T.  H.  Haraley,  D.C.T 
presided,  and  introduced  each  subject  for  consideration' 
Several  of  the  motions  called  forth  spirited  discussion, 
and  a  very  pleasant  meeting  was  closed  at  10  p.m.  with 
prayer  by  the  W.D.  Chaplain.  The  D.C.T.  announced 
that  he  should  have  the  pleasure  of  instituting  a  new 
Lodge  at  Buckfastleigh  in  about  10  days. 

Eyhope  Collieby,— "Ebenezer."  April  23.  The 
l.lth  aiinivereary  celebrated  by  a  sermon,  procession, 
tea,  and  public  meeting.  In  the  morning  a  Temperance 
ermon  was  preached  by  Bro.  Randolph  Curtis  ;  in  the 
afternoon  there  was  a  procession,  headed  by  Ihe  Rosebud 
JuvenileTemperanceBrass  Band. At  four  a  tea  was  held, 
when  a  good  number  sat  down.  Subsequently,  a  public 
Temperance  meeting  was  held,  when  Mr.  William 
Swinburne  presided.  Melodies  by  Bros.  Curtis. 
Jackson,  Sanderson,  and  R.  and  T.  Richardson  ;  recita- 
tions by  Bros.  Isaac  Copeland,  G.  W.  Copeland,  and 
Sister  Curtis.  An  address  was  given  by  Bro.  Charles 
Gibson,  W.D.Co.  Several  persons  promised  to  join  the 
Lodge. 

Do.vca.ster.-"  White  Rose."  April  14.  The  majority 
of  the  members  were  pre<ent  at  the  bazaar,  which  was 
being  lield  to  raise  funds  for  furnishing  our  new  Lodge- 
y°o™  *n  ^''°  Temperance  Hall.  It  is  expected  that  over 
iiO  will  be  handed  over  to  the  treasurer.— April  21 
Pleasant  session.  One  initiated.  Recreation  Committee 
elected  for  ensuing  quarter.  Bro.  H.  Marshall  was 
recommended  L.D.  Watcuivobixs  taken.  On  Good 
J,[iday.  sbout  31  members  and  friends  attendfd  the 
Thnrne  Excelsior  Lodge  annual  tea,  and  alter  a  pleasant 
walk  about  the  town,  repaired  to  the  Temperance  Hall 
where  a  substantial  tea  was  provided.  After  tea  an 
adjournment  was  made  to  the  market-place,  where  a 
short  meeting  was  held,  and  the  public  invited  to  the 
entertainment,  which  commenced  at  7  o'clock.  The  room 
vas  well  filled.  Bro.  H.  H.  Marshall  presided.  A  well- 
rendered  programme  of  songs,  solos,  duets  readings  and 
recitations  was  given,  in  which  the  following  took  part : 
Bros.  H.  IL  Marshall,  H.  Marshall,  Taylor.  Hall,  Sigton, 
Hudson,  Reddish.  Pinshen,  and  Jones;  and  Sisters 
Smith,  Shepard,  and  Hasselby.  Afterwards  the  party 
returned  to  Doncaster,  haying  had  a  pleasant  and  profit- 
able outing. 

Manchssteb.- "Tower  of  Refuge."  April  13.  A 
public  address  by  Bro.  Knight  on  vegetarianism. 
several  brothers  and  friends  taking  part  in  the  debate 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS*    WATCHWORD. 


May  3,  U 


Resolved  to  attend  tbe  public  meeting;  to  beheld  at 
Stretford  on  May  7,  the  object  being  tbe  institution  of  a 
new  L'.dge. -April  14.  Visit  to  Eccles  Lodge.  Bro. 
Cochrane  presided.  A  programnio  of  readings  and  songs 
was  rendered  by  Si&ter  Cochrane,  Bros.  Harding, 
Dorsett,  Rose,  wnd  Mounsey.  A  very  enjoyable  evening 
was  spent.— April  20.  Bro.  J.  Ed^vards,  P.G.W.C.T., 
rf  commended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Broadbent  aaL.E.S.  A 
strong  committee  appointed  to  make  all  requieite 
arrangements  for  holding  a  10  days'  mission  in  Septem- 
ber. Three  candidates  initiated,  i-ne  proposed,  and  one 
admitted  once,  making  GO  additional  members  on  the 
roll  this  quarter,  which  is  attributable  to  the  late  active 
mission  wuik  taken  up  by  the  members  of  the  Lodge- 

Leeds.— "Central.^'  April  17.  Public  tea,  at  which 
about  70  persons  sat  down.  Subsequently  a  public 
meeting  waa  held,  over  which  Bro.  W.  Denton,  W.C.T., 
presided.  Bro.  H.  J.  Fish  and  Mr.  McNally  (local 
missionary)  gave  addresses.  Lieutenant  Whiteley  gave 
an  amusinsr  sketch.  Some  magic  lantern  vif'wa  of  Italy 
and  the  Rhine  by  Mr.  Jebson  concluded  the  entertain- 
ment. 

New  Malden.— "  Sure  Refuge."  April  23.  A  tea 
meeting  was  held  in  the  Baptist  Chapel,  at  which  about 
140  persons  were  present.  At  7  p.m.  a  special  Lodge 
session  was  held  to  initiate  six  candidates ;  Bio.  J.  C. 
Woullacott  conducting  the  ceremony  for  W.C.T.  At 
7.30  a  Temperance  meeting  was  opened  by  Bro.  Cawley, 
W.C.T.  A  programme  of  sini^-ing,  recitation,  and 
dialogue  was  ably  carried  out  by  m-mbers  of  the  I<odge 
and  one  or  two  friends.  Short  aHdresses  by  Mr.  Uavis 
of  Maiden,  and  the  LD.  A  must  pleasant  evening 
closed  at  9  50  ;  about  300  present ;  areat  success. 

SiTTiNGBorRNE.  —  "Fathew  Mathew."  April  20. 
Sister  L.  E.  Sheeton,  who  had  held  the  office  of  L.D.  for 
upwards  of  10  5  ears,  resigned  in  consequence  of  her  leav- 
ing the  town.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  fur  the  services 
she  has  rendered  dunng  that  period  was  enthusiastically 
given.  Bro.  John  Plowman  was  recommended  as  her 
successor.  Bro.  W.  T.  Rule,  W.D.Co.,  paid  an  ofBcial 
visit.  An  extract  fi  om  the  annual  report  of  the  G.  W.C.T., 
under  the  head  of  "  The  Real  Good  of  the  Order,"  with 
reference  to  the  necessity  of  getting  more  of  the  middle 
classes  to  join  our  Lodges,  was  read  by  Bro.  G.  Goodwin, 
who  moved  *' That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  devise 
some  means  of  laying  the  claims  of  Good  Templary  before 
the  middle  classes,  and  to  endeavour  to  get  more  of  that 
class  to  become  members  of  our  Order."  White  Rose 
Juvenile  Templegave  acapital  entertainment. 

Plymouth. — "Ark  of  Love."  April  10.  Splendid 
Bession.  One  initiated.  Bro.  Langmaid,  who  is  leaving 
for  the  Australian  station,  was  pre.sented  with  a  portable 
writing  desk  as  a  token  of  the  respect  and  eeteem  in 
which  lie  is  held  by  the  members.  Bro.  Langmaid  very 
feelingly  responded.  Bro.  A.  Vogwell  recommended  for 
L.D.— April  17.  Good  session.  One  restored.  Report 
of  Waggonette  Committee.  Bro.  T,  Axon,  on  behalf  of 
the  Bona  Fide  Lodse  of  Porthleven,  presented  the  Lodge 
with  a  beautiful  memorial  card  of  the  Bros.  R.  and  J.  F. 
Edyveaiie,  who,  itwdl  be  remembered,  were  drowned  a 
few  weeks  ago  through  colliding  with  a  Plymouth 
vessel.    Lodge  Joiner  well.    Watchwords  sold  weekly. 

Sunderland.— "Human  Equality."  April  14.  An 
open  meeting  ;  room  crowded ;  chairman,  Bro.  Smith, 
W.C.T.  Songs,  duets,  trios,  and  recitations,  by  Bros. 
Gorman,  Fox,  Burlinson,  Jack,  Orton,  Rae,  and  David- 
son, and  Sisters  Sharp  and  Glendening;  and  a  living  wax- 
work show  was  performed  by  the  members  of  the  Ayres 
Quay  Recitation  Class.— April  21.  Discussion  on  the 
Good  of  the  Order,  which  resulted  in  a  committee  being 
formed  to  look  out  for  a  new  Lodge-  room,  fee,  &c. 
Bro.    Campbell    reelected  L.D.  for  the  third  time. 

Guildford.—" Rescue."  April  17.  Songs,  Bros.  J. 
W.  Parker  and  Gargan  ;  readings,  Bros.  Chewter  and 
Fry  ;  recitations,  Sister  Osborn  and  Bro.  Quelch  ;  address, 
Bro.  Rev.  A.  E.  Green.— April  24.  Songs,  SisterKings- 
wood,  Miss  Gibbons,  Bros,  the  Rev.  Strudwick  Douglas, 
Patrick,  and  Smith  ;  recitations.  Sister  Mrs.  Excell  and 
Bro.  E.  S.  Powell ;  reading,  Bro.  Booth,  W.C.T.;  address, 
Bro.  Coljiens.     Ono  initiated. 

Scndeuland.— "  Edward  Backhouse."  April  8.  Two 
initiated.  A  lucky-bag  sale  held,  which  realised  a  good 
sum.  The  Third  Degree  was'conferred  upon  20  brothers 
and  sisters  by  Bro.  A.  Campbell,  L.D.  of  the  Human 
Equality  Lodge.— April  15.  A  musical  service  held,  which 
Was  very  inttresting.  Bro.  Joseph  Ayre  recommended  as 
L.D.  ana  Bro.  W.  Weymiss  as  E.S. 

Guildford.— "Guildford."  April  23.  Bro.  Chewter 
re-elected  L.D.  for  the  fifth  time.  Bro.  Patrick  elected 
E.S.  An  entertainment  was  given  m  the  Ward-street 
Hall,  preceded  by  a  tea,  to  which  8G  sat  down.  A  Lodge 
session  followtd,  when  two  persons  were  initiated.  There 
was  a  crowded  attendance.  Bro.  Chewter,  P.D.C.T., 
presided,  and  the  Temperance  Brass  Band  was  in  attend- 
and  gave  selections  during  the  evening.  An  excellent 
programme  was  carried  out,  those  taking  part  including 
Sisters  A.  Powell,  Mr^.  Evershed.  Miss  Excell.  Misses 
Privett  and  Wright,  Miaa  Perry,  Miss  Rapley,  and 
Sister  Sears,  Bros.  Walter,  Matthews,  Powell,  and 
Richardson.    Miss  Leach  accompanied  at  the  piano. 


IRELAND. 

Belfast.— April  14.  A  united  Lodge  session  of  the 
various  Lodges  at  present  in  Ballymacarrett  was 
held  in  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  rooms,  Ballyhacka- 
more.  There  was  a  very  full  attendance,  great  intere.st 
being  taken  m  the  business  of  the  evening— viz..  the 
necessity  of  having  Ballymacarrett  formed  into  a  separate 
district.  Severed  representatives  having  spoken,  includ- 
ing Bros.  Beattie,  Young,  Adams,  Millar,  Boyd,  &c., 
Bio.  A.  G.  Ellis  moved  the  following  resolution:— 
'•That  this  meeting,  being  fully  representative  of  tbe 
four  Lndwes  at  present  sitting  in  Ballymacarrett,  and 
recognising  the  gravity  of  our  present  position  with  re- 
gard to  the  North  Down  District,  do  apply  to  the 
G.W.C.T,  for  a  charter  constituting  u-*  a  separate  Dis- 
trict, to  be  called  the  Ballymacarrett  District."  The  re- 
Bolution    was     seconded     amidst     applause,     carried 


unanimously,  and    a  committee  appointed  to  take  all 
necessary  action  in  the  matter. 

BKLFiST.— "John  Pyper."  April  20.  Fifteenth  annual 
social  tea  meeting.  Great  success.  About  45  members 
and  friends  pros-nt.  After  tea,  Bro.  Husband,  W.C.T., 
gave  a  brief  but  cheerful  and  encouraging  address,  after 
which  a  brilliant  programme  was  gone  through.  Meeting 
clos>ed  by  all  singing  heartily  "  Auld  Lang  Syne,"  every- 
one feeling  delighted  with  the  evening's  entertainment, 

MILITARY. 

Winchester.— "Garrison  Safeguard."  April  13.  A 
special  session,  Bro.  Sergeant  Harrison,  W.C.T.,  pre- 
sided ;  three  candidates  were  initiated,  and  two  others 
proposed.  The  committer's  on  the  proposed  Juvenile 
Temple,  the  visit  of  the  District  Lodge,  and  picnic  to 
Netley,  all  reported  progress  Letters  received  from 
Victoria  Piirk  Lodge,  South  Hackney ;  The  Maltese 
Cross  Lodge,  Kinsale,  Ireland,  who  report  over  100 
members;  and  from  theCeleretAudax  Lodge.Dovonport, 
— April  20.  Crowded  meeting  j  about  70  present 
to  hear  the  report  of  the  Juvenile  Temple  by  Bro. 
Sergeant  J.Checkley,  K.R.R.,  who  reported  that  he  had 
overcome  all  difficulties,  and  that  he  could  open  our 
Temple  in  barracks  ;  he  also  reported  33  children  for 
initiation  on  the  opening  night  and  13  honorary  members. 
Bro.  Sergeant  G.  Hooper,  K.R.R,,was  appointed  super- 
intendent;  one  candidate  initiated  and  others  were  pro- 
posed; the  W.C.T.  also  read  extracts  from  theG. W.C.T. 
report,  and  a  discussion  was  invited  for  the  following 
session.  The  progr.imme  of  the  evening,  "A  Temperance 
Song  Contest,"  was  then  gone  through  with  the  following 
result :  First  prize,  a  book  value  53.,  won  by  Sister 
Light ;  second  prize,  a  book  value  Ss.  6d.,  won  by  Bro. 
Cheokley;  third  prize,  a  book  given  by  Sister  E.  Harri- 
son, and  won  by  Sister  Hibbert,  City  Lodge ;  Bro. 
Brearley  was  recommended  aa  Lodge  Deputy  ;  a  letter 
was  read  from  the  W.D.S.  stating  that  the  Military 
District  had  for  the  third  time  won  the  Challenge  Shield  ; 
Sister  Hooper  was  elected  A.S.J.T.;  Sister  Mills, 
treasurer;  Sister  Whitier,  secretary  ;  Sister  Storey, 
W.  Chap.;  239.  Gd.  was  collected  for  the  Temple,  in  the 
room,  towards  buying  regalia,  &c.;  Lodge  doing  well. 

PoLEMEDEA  (Cyprds).  —  "  Advance.'  March  4. 
A  most]  successful  entertainment,  preceded  by  a  tea, 
was  held  ;  over  100  sat  down  to  tea.  The  entertainment 
commenced  at  about  7.15  p.m.  with  an  overture  by  the 
band.  The  Glee  Class,  under  the  direction  of  Bro. 
Maple,  sang  "  All  among  the  barley,"  Mr.  Gibbs 
effectively  read  "Misadventures  at  Margate,"  and  re- 
cited the  "  Charge  of  the  Light  Brigade."  Songs  by  Bro3. 
Lewis,  MeekioB,  and  Field,  were  warmly  applaude:*. 
Amone  the  utiier  songs,  the  "  Green  leaf  in  the  Bible' 
( Bro.  Uhrmacber),  "Gipsy's  Warning"  (Bro.  Tanner), 
"No  one  cares  for  me  "  (Bro.  Stanley),  and  the  quartett 
"Mayday,"  and  the  trio  "The  Wreath,"  are  worthy  cf 
mention;  as  was  the  song  *'Beau'iful  Snow"  by  Bro. 
Qiiarter-MasterOverton.  "Katie's  Letter"  was  prettily 
sung  by  Mrs.  Gibbs,  "  Brutus'  Address  to  the  Romans  " 
was  given  by  Bro.  Quarter-Master  Sergeant  Maloney,  and 
the  glee,  "Good  Night,"  brought  a  highly  successful 
soiree  to  a  close.  Half  the  population  of  Polemedea 
attended  the  entertainment,  including  Colonel  Charley 
and  the  officers  of  the  battalion,  who  expressed  them- 
selves highly  delighted  with  the  whol«  proceedings.  The 
whole  thing  went  off  without  a  hitch  and  reflects  the 
highest  credit  on  the  committee  and  all  concerned. 

Portsea.—"  Portsmouth  Garrison."  April  17.  Bro. 
Tupper  recommended  as  L.D.  Songs,  readings,  and  re- 
citations. The  Second  Degree  was  conferred  on  two 
members.- April  24.  Five  proposed  ;  one  received  on 
a.c;  one  admitted  as  an  Ancient  Templar.  Election  of 
officers:  Bro.  J.  Dyer,  W.C.T.;  Bro.  A.  Irvin,  W.S. 
Visited  by  Volunteer  brethren,  who  represented  the 
following  Lodges:  Jeliovah  Jireh,  Stamford,  and  Lam- 
beth Perseverance.  We  also  had  a  fruit  banquet  and 
entertainment,  in  which  the  following  took  part :  Songs 
by  Bros.  Irvin,  Treacher,  Green,  Driffield,  Gunnee, 
Harper,  and  Sister  Goodall. '  Recitations  by  Bros. 
Bridgpn,  Harper,  Taylor,  and  Chamard.  Crowded 
session,  and  thoroughly  enjoyed. 


GRAND  LODGE  OF  MEDITERRANEAN. 

Malta.—"  Gordon  Ark  of  Safety."  February  2.  Two 
initiated,  one  proposed.  Doing  well,  l-'ifteen  Watch- 
woitDs  taken  weekly. — February  \K  Four  initiated,  two 
propoeed.  Very  pleasant  and  sensible  evening.— February 
Hi.  One  restored,  one  initiated.  Report  of  Rep.  to 
D.L.  read  and  accepted.  The  Lndge  was  then  enter- 
tained by  Bro.  and  Sister  Ashdown,  Bros.  Young, 
Humphreys,  Rogers,  and  Aims.— February  23.  Two 
initiated  and  one  proposed.  —  March  2.  Five 
initiated  and  one  rejoined.  Visit  of  the  G.W.C.T., 
Bro.  Humphreys,  whose  instruction  and  advice  was 
much  appreciated.  It  being  auction  night  8s.  6d.  was 
added  to  the  funds.- March  1'.  Two  initiated  ;  visit  of 
Bro.  Newman,  V.D.,  who  gave  some  good  advice,  and 
congratulated  Lodge  on  its  earnest  working.  Sister 
Chantrey  surprised  the  Lodge  with  a  new  set  of  officers' 
regalia,  which  was  greatly  admired.— March  IG.  Three 
initiated.  It  being  surprise  night,  after  business  the 
members  and  visitors  were  surprised  by  Good  of  Order 
Committee,  who  provided  a  liberal  supper.    Present  45. 

Maltj*.— '*  Knightof  St.  John's."  February  11.  Good 
attendance,  eight  .initiated  ;  two  proposed  for  member- 
ship, one  joined  on  a.c;  good  number  of  Geneva  Cross 
Lodye  visited  and  asked  leave  to  present  Bro.  T  Booth 
with  a  testimonial,  he  having  to  leave  for  England  on 
following  morning,  a  gold  ring  was  then  presented  to 
Bro.T.  Boi.thon  behalf  of  Geneva  Cross  Lodge.  Bro 
Booth  suitably  responded.  After  Lodge  work  was 
finished  a  very  pleasant  evening  was  spent  by  the  many 
visitors  and  memberfi  of  the  Loilge.  The  Lodge  is  making 
great  progress. — March  5.  Visit  of  G.W.C.T.,  who 
gave  a  very  interesting  address  on  our  motto. 
Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity  ;  one  initiated  ;  Watch- 
words sold.  This  being  "Experience  Night," 
some  very  good  work  was  unfolded,  aad  the  remainder 


of  the  evening  was  spent  in  harmony.— March  12.  Visit  of 
Gordon  Ark  of  Safety  Lodge,  who  officere'l.  Pre- 
sentation of  F.H.  andC.  Badges,  to  Sisters  Chantrey  and 
Jones  of  the  Visiting  Lodge  by  Bro.  Wright.  D.C.T.,  who 
responded  in  suitable  terms,  and  mentioned  that,  a»  this 
was  the  first  visit  their  Lodge  had  paid  since  its  institu- 
tion, they  should  look  on  the  presents  with  delight.  This 
being  tbe  anniversary  of  Bro.  Wright's  initiation  into  the 
Older  15  years  ag.i,  ho  spoke  a  few  worrls  to  the  younger 
members,  encouraging  tht-m  to  stand  firm  to  the  cause. 
Congratulations  accorded.  Songs,  readings,  and  reci- 
tatious  were  given  by  Bro.  Etheridge,  W.C.T., 
Buxton,  Morgan,  Lever,  Godfrey,  and  Newman,  and  a 
very  pleasant  evening  was  spent.  Two  initiated, — 
March  10.  Surprise  night.  Lodge  surprised  by  the 
officers,  who  supplied  tea  and  coffee,  cake,  &c.  After  all 
regaling  themselves,  tho  usual  harmonious  half-hour  wa^s 
spent  and  thoroughly  appreciated.  Cards  of  membership 
were  presented  to  Bro.  Etheridge,  W.C.T.  ;  Bro.  New- 
man, P. W.C.T.  ,  Bro.  Tinsley,  W.M.  ;  and  Bro.  Clark, 
W.Sec.  ;  by  Bro.  Wright,  D.O.T.,  for  their  earnest  work 
in  this  Lodge.  One  initiated. — March  2G.  Bro.  Etheridge, 
W.C.T.,  presided.  Bro.  Hughes  was  elected  G.L.  Rep. 
Visit  of  Bro.  Newman,  V.D.,  who  gave  a  short  address. 
A  Degree  meeting  was  held  prior  to  the  session,  when 
two  brothers  received  their  Second  Degree.  One  member 
restored. 

Malta.— "CedoNuUis."  February  4.  Four  initiated  ; 
27  members  present,  and  19  visitors.  Lodge  doing  first- 
rate  work.— February  11.  Soven  initiated  ;  c.c.  to  Bro. 
Trigers,  who  was  going  to  England.  Lodge  presented 
him  with  certificate  of  membership.  D.L.  Rep.'s  report 
was  read  and  accepted.  Remainder  of  the  eveningspent 
in  good  readings,  soncs,  &c. — February  25.  Visit  cf  the 
G.W.C.T.,  who  came  to  further  the  cause  of  our  Order  by 
introducing  a  branch  Lodge  on  behalf  of  this  Lodge  on 
the  Island  of  Goro,  where  portion  of  regiment  is  sta- 
tioned. Bro.  A.  E.  Harris,  S.D.,  ia  in  charge  of  the 
branch, 

JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

Newcastle-ok-Tyne.— "  spring  Blossom.*'  April  20. 
Mr.  A.  Harforth  Smith  gave  an  interesting  and  instruc- 
tive address  on  "Spiders  and  the  lessons  they  teach." 
Resitations  and  songs  by  the  Misses  Smith  were  inter- 
spersed during  the  address  illustrative  of  the  good  to  be 
imitated  and  the  evil  to  be  avoided, 

RATCLiKf.— "  Hope  of  Ratcliff."  April  21.  Quarterly 
tea  and  public  meeting  ;  ^130  to  tea.  Sister  E.  Browne, 
P.R.W.S.J.T.,  presided,  and  gave  a  stirring  address. 
Songs  and  recitations  ;  a  laughable  sketch  entitled  '*  Pat- 
rick v.  Michel,"  by  Bros.  Smith,  Rickett,  Mead,  and 
Whitrtker ;  Temperance  melodies  by  the  choir,  under  the 
direction  of  Brn.  J.  B.  Matthews;  harraoniumist.  Sister 
A.  Bedford  ;  3;i0  present. 

DoNCASTER.— "Morning  Star."  April  IG.  One  pro- 
posed ;  short  address  from  the  Supt.,  Bro.  Hall,  after 
which  the  Temple  was  dismissed,  as  it  was  the  last  night 
of  the  Templar  Bazaar,  to  give  the  children  an  oppor- 
tunity to  attend. 

LosTwiTHrEL.— A  conference  on  Juvenile  Templary 
was  held  on  Good  Fiiday  at  Lostwithiel.  A  prayer 
meeting  was  held  at  11.30  a.m.,  after  which  several  of 
the  brethren  visited  the  picturesque  ruins  of  Restormel 
Castle.  The  regular  proceedings  of  the  conference 
opened  at  2.15.  Bro.  G.  Hole,  D.S.J.T.,  presiding.  The 
D.S.  J.T.  read  a  practical  paper  containing  suggestions 
for  the  more  successful  working  of  the  Juvenile  Order  in 
East  Cornwall.  The  points  submitted  were  discussed 
seriatum,  and  a  hearty  and  profitable  conversation 
ensued.  Referring  to  our  present  mode  of  receiving 
Juvenile  members  into  the  adult  order,  the  writer 
urged  that  a  short  "transference  "  service  should  suffice. 
All  present  were  unanimous  in  approving  (the  principle 
thus  suggested,  and  Bro.  Husband.  G.L.  Rep.,  was  re- 
quested to  convey  the  sense  of  the  conference  to 
the  Juvenile  Conference  in  connection  with  Grand 
Lodge.  The  following  recommendations  were  also 
unanimously  adopted  : — (fi)  "  That  Lodges  be  requested 
to  arrange  for  quarterly  vieiits  of  their  respective 
Temples,  each  alternately  providing  the  entertainment." 
(/()  "  That  where  practicable  the  senior  members  of  the 
Temple  be  admitted  to  ordinary  Lodge  sessions  during 
the  progress  of  the  '  Good  of  the  Order.'  "  (c)  *'  That 
efforts  be  made  to  secure  the  establishment  of  a  Temple 
in  connection  with  every  Lodge  m  the  District,  and  that 
all  legitimate  means  be  adopted  to  attain  the  same." 
{(/)  '■  That  D.L.  be  requested  to  sanction  an  adult  and 
juvenile  bazaar  to  give  effect  to  the  above  recommenda- 
tion." (e)  "That  the  chairman  be  authorised  to  sign  a 
petition  on  behalf  of  the  conference  in  favour  of  Mr. 
Conybeare's  Bill  prohibiting  the  sale  of  intoxicating 
liquors  ta  children. " 

DISTRICT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS. 
NoiiTH  Stafford. — (Quarterly  Session.  Temperance 
Hall,  Hanley,  April  111.  Bro.  J.  Wilshaw,  D.S.J.,  pre- 
sided,  and  reported  a  membership  of  760  in  eight  Temples. 
Bro.  Treasurer  Bull  reported  a  small  balance  in  hand.  It 
was  decided  that  the  officers  of  the  Council  visit  all  the 
Temples  during  the  quarter.  The  Councilfavoured  tbe 
monthly  password.  It  was  decided  to  hold  the  next 
meeting  at  Fegg  Hayes. 

SUB-DISTRICTS.  CONVENTIONS,  &c. 

York.— A  united  session  of  the  York  Lodges  was 
held  on  April  I'J  at  the  Lodge-rooms,  Clifford-street. 
Bro.  Alfred  Jesper,  D.C.T.,  presided.  Bro.  Myton  read 
report  of  D.L.  Committee.  The  rect.ipta  tomeetexpenses 
amounted  to  £13  17s.  9W.  ;  expenditure,  £12  Ss.  D^d. 
I  The  balance,  £1  Hs.  4d.,  had  been  divided  among  the  six 
I  York  Lodges.  Bro.  H.  M.  Cross  gave  an  address  on 
Mission  Work,  followed  by  a  discuBsion,  after  which  it 
was  resolved  that  each  Lodge  be  asked  to  appoint  a 
representative  to  act  with  the  D,L|  Mission 
Committee    to     organise     some    effective    means    for 


Mav  3,  1SS6. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCmVORD. 


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lnia«ion    work,     and     reports    on    the 

'  ■  ig     funds     for     this    object. 

.  lipoko  on  the  Poole  Perjury 

ti,  ''(fJ^lf    'j^'^t^,S«"«'ary  be  instructed  to 

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carrying     on 

best      method 

Bro.  J.    Sanderson,  D.T, 

write  to  the' Members  for  York .„.„,.„  .uo.„  „„ 

relating  to  the  case,  asking  them  to  give  it  their  be^it 
sideration,  and   desiring  them  to  support  any  steps  de- 
vised by  the  House  of  C  .mmons  to  release  Williams  from 
priiOD.    This  was  seconded  by  bro.  H.  M.  Cross  ani 
can'ied.     Over  60  members  were  present. 

BiaMlwmAJt.-Tho  ordinary  business  meeting  of  the 
DBtr.ct  Convention  was  held  on  April  12,  in  the  Cofle- 
house,  Broadstrset.  Brn.  Roberts  W.C.T.,  called  the 
conirentinn  to  order  at  S  o'clock.  The  W.S.  reported  that 
duriiiK  the  past  fortnight  the  Executive  had  held  one 
meeting  and  r.sitel  on.  Lodge.  Bro.  Lovett,  E.S.,  read 
a  very  interesting  pap-r.  Subject :  "  How  to  assist  weak 
I-odg^s  and  a  very  animated  di-cnssion  and  good 
suggestions  were  given  by  Bro.  Roherts,  W.C.T.,  Bro 
bmith,  Bro.  Eafferty.  L.D.,  John  Powell,  V.D.,  J.  H 
Pearce,  WS  ,  Joseph  Kesterton,  L.D.  The  Eight  Hon 
.John  Bright's  reply  to  a  resolution  in  re  the  Poole  Per 
jury  Cjse,  was  read  amidst  applause.  On  Good  Friday 
a  public  tea  was  provided  in  the  Bristol-street  Board 
bchool,  by  the  members  of  the  Convention,  after  which 
Bro.  Thomas  Humpherson,  P.D.C.T. 
sacred  concert,  by  the  St.  Oecili 
and  short  addre: 
■G.  T.  Hudson,  and  Locki 


REPORT   OF   GRAND  SUPERINTENDENT 

OF  JUVENILE  TEMPLARS 

TO    THE    G.L.     OF  ENGL-iND,    I<'E\VPORT, 

MOX.,  EASTER,  1880. 


were    delivered    by   Bros.  Brag, 


PRESENTATION  TO  BRO.  J.  M.  SKINNER, 
P.G.W.M. 

At  the  quarlerly  conference  of  the  O-tfordshire 
Band  of  Hope  and  Temperance  Union,  on  April  2.3, 
Bro.  J.  M.  Skinner  was  presented  with  a  purse  con- 
taining £2.5  and  an  illuminated  address,  chiefly  in 
recognition  of  his  valuable  services  as  hon.  sec.  o£ 
the  Oxfordshire  Temperance  Union.  Bro.  Skinner 
has  removed  from  Oxford  to  Beokenham,having  been 
Supenntendent  for  the  United  Kingdom  Alliance 
in  the  Oxford  District  six  years.  He  now  takes 
charge  of  the  Kent,  Surrey,  and  Berkshire  District, 
and  Bro.  .J.  R.Weatherill  takes  his  place  both  as  the 
United  Kingdom  Alliance  agent,  and  as  D.C.T.  for 
Oxfordshire. 

Mr.  Councillor  R.  J.  Grubb  presided,  and  in  the 
course  of  an  eulogistic  speech  read  tlie  following 
letter  from  Sir  Henry  Dashwood,  the  Lord-Lieu- 
tenant of  the  county  : — 

"■l.'J,  Grosvenor-place,  April  II. 
_  "Dear  Sir,— I  regret  extremely  that  I  am  unable  to 
join  yon  to-morrow  in  expressing  personally  to  Mr. 
Skinner  how  much  indebted  we  are  to  him  for  his 
unwearied  interest  in  the  cause  of  Temperance,  and 
for  the  great  civilising  work  he  has  done  in  our 
country  villages  during  his  residence  in  Oxford. 
Most  sincerely  do  I  join  vath  you  in  wishing  Mr. 
Skinner  every  success  and  happiness  in  his  new  dis- 
trict, 

"  I  am,  dear  sir,  yours  faithfully, 

"Henry  W.  Dashivood." 

The  address,  which  was  in  an  oak  frame,  read  as 
follows  : — 

OXFORDSHIRE     BAND     OF    HOPE     AND    TBMPERAXCE 
ONIOX. 

Til  Mi:  J.  M.  Skinnn: 
Dear  Sir,— We  desire  yon  to  accept  this,  a  pnrse  of 
£2.?,  contributed  by  members  and  friends  of  the 
Union,  as  a  small  token  of  the  gre.it  esteem  in  which 
we  hold  you,  and  our  gratitude  for  the  ready,  eaective, 
and  valiant  services  yon  have  rendered  to  this  Union 
and  all  kindred  pooieties  during  the  six  years  yon  re- 
sided in  this  city,  wishing  you  happiness  and  every 
success  in  your  new  sphere. 

We  remain,  dear  Mr.  Skinner, 

Yours  most  sincerely, 
Henry  W.  Dashwood  CPresident). 
Robert  James  Grcdb  (Treasurer). 
John  H.  Salter  (Secretary). 
Amos  John  George  (Organising  Agent). 
April  IG,  188ii. 

Bro.  Skinner  made  an  excellent  response,  and 
Bro.  Weatherill  also  spoke,  after  a  cordial  invita- 
tion from  the  chairman. 


Dear  Brothers  and  Sisters, 

Herewitli  is  the  usual  statistical  return,  shewing 
the  present  number  of  members  to  be  48,743,  as 
against  49,252  reported  last  year,  a  decrease  of  509. 
New  IIeturn  FoR:irs. — Last  year  I  intimated 
that  a  change  of  report  forms,  sucli  as  would  give 
the  G.S.J.T.  an  oversight  of  District  statistics, 
would  be  advantageous.  This  has  proved  so,  and 
has  prevented  sleeping  Temples  being  reported 
quarter  after  quarter  as  working. 

Dei-rease.s.— In  two  Districts  tlie  efl'ects  were 
certainly  startling— Lanes.  S.E.  being  reduced 
1,900  members,  and  Yorka.  S.W.  620.  In  neither 
District  has  there  been  any  loss  of  Temples  to 
account  for  the  decrease— Yorks  S.W.  havin< 
exactly  the  same  number  of  Temples  and  its  mem 
bership  for  the  past  six  months  steadily  increasing, 
and  Lanes.  S.E.  with  its  membership  more  rapidly 
increasing  and  but  one  Temple  less.  Ou  the  in- 
troduction of  the  new  report  forms  Kent  Mid  was 
reduced  307. 

The  following  Districts  shew  large  decrease3,with- 
outanysatisfactory  reason: — KentE.,  01  percent.  ; 
Somerset  M.,  02  per  cent.  ;  Shropshire,  61  per 
cent.  ;  Yorks.  E.,  45  per  cent.  ;  whilst  Dorset, 
Hunts.,  Kent  E.,  and  Surrey  W.  have  gone  down 
quarter  by  quarter. 

Last  year  I  had  the  pleasure  of  reporting  Cum- 
berland E.  as  working  again.  Since  then  it  has 
died,  but  has  sprung  into  life  once  more  since 
February  1.  We  have  one  Temple  now  working 
in  Carlisle. 

Challenoe  Shield  and  Incre.ises. — The  Dis- 
trict of  Monmouth,  which  won  the  Challenge 
Shield  last  year,  is  again  entitled  to  it,  having  made 
an  increase  this  year  of  03-22  per  cent.— it  has  now 
079  members  in  seven  Temples.  Monmouth  is 
followed  by  Cambridge,  with  54-15  per  cent, 
increase,  and  Yorks.  Central  with  50-12  per  cent, 
increase.  There  are  four  Districts  whose  increases 
per  cent,  are  higher  than  the  above,  but  each  having 
less  than  five  Temples  could  not  enter  into  the 
competition  for  the  shield.  The  Districts  are  North- 
ampton N.,  increase  457-57  per  cent.,  Devon  N. . 
167  10  pet  cent.  ;  Cornwall  W.,  90  per  cent.  ;  and 
Naval,  78-10  percent. 

The  following  Districts  also  shew  large  numerical 
increases  deserving  special  notice.  Durham  N. ; 
Durham  S.,  Kent  W.,  and  Northumberland. 
Nine  other  Districts  have  made  steady  progress,  in- 
creasing every  quarter,  viz.  :  Bucks,  Cambridge, 
Cheshire  E.  and  M.,  Devon  E.,  Lanes.  N., 
Somerset  W.,  Staflford  N.,  Warwick,  and  Wilts. 

New  Temples.— Eighty-six  new  Temples  have 
been  instituted  during  the  year,  eight  other  appli- 
cations have  also  been  granted,  and  10  dead 
Temples  have  been  brought  to  life,  whilst  many 
sleeping  Temples  have  been  awakened. 

CoM.-atrNiciTiONs.— During  the  year  I  have  re- 
ceived nearly  5,000  communications,  and  despatched 
close  upon  9,000. 

Foreign  Temples.— The  most  unproductive  part 
of  my  labour  is  in  connection  with  the  Foreign 
Temples.  At  the  last  Grand  Lodge  we  were  sup- 
posed to  have  13  Temples  in  nine  Districts,  with  a 
membership  of  099.  Every  Temple  (excepting  one 
1  could  not  iind)  have  been  communicated  with 
monthly,  quarterly,  and  specially.  Ex 
cepting  Belgium,  I  has  not  received  a  single  report 
for  either  November  or  Fobruarj'.  Three  only  re 
ported  in  August  and  two  in  May.  Seven  have  not 
reported  at  all  and  so  I  must  consider  the  Juvenile 
Order  dead  in  the  Districts  of  Antigua,  Argentine 
Confederation,   British  Guiana,  Grenada,   and  St, 


questions  and  acting  as  adjudicator,  and  also  to 
Bro.  Howarth,  P.G.W.M.,  who  .-wted  as  his  col- 
league in  the  adjudication. 

Siaiv-Watsox  Senior  Temple  Competition.— 
August  last  concluded  the  year  of  competition 
amongst  Senior  Temples  for  libraries  so  kindly 
offered  by  Bro.  C.  Stacy- Watson.  The  first  library 
value  £0,  was  taken  by  the  Excelsior  Temple,  No. 
811,  ,at  Farnworth,  Lancashire,  .S.E.,  Bro.  .loseph 
Cooper,  S.J.T.,  and  the  second  library,  value  £4, 
by  Connecting  Link  Temple,  No.  300,  .at  Little- 
dean,  Gloucester  N.  W. ,  Bro.  Rev.  C.  J.  Reskelley, 
S.J.T.  Each  library  is  a  good  selection  of  books 
chosen  by  Bros.  Stacy- Watson  and  R.  P.  .T.  Simp- 
son. 

Decisions. — During  the  past  year  I  have  given 
the  following  decisions  : — 

1.  That  the  Juvenile  Pledge  is  life-long. 

2.  That  the  principle  of  the  G.L.  bye-law  upon 
Lodge  amusements  applied  in  the  juvenile  Orderand 
character  dress  could  not  be  allowed. 

South-east  L-ixcashire. — The  District  of  S.E. 
Lanes,  has  been  for  the  past  12  months  and  still  is 
a  source  of  great  anxiety,  there  being  no  D. S.J.T. 
since  the  resignation  of  Bro.  Wilson  in  September 
last.  The  brother  nominated  by  the  District  council 
being  in  ray  opinion  a  very  unsuitable  man,  I  have 
felt  it  my  duty  to  decline  to  commission  him.  This 
opinion  I  intimated  to  District  Lodge,  who  refused 
to  hear  my  letter  and  endorsed  his  recommenda- 
tion. 

Recommendation  or  D. S.J.T. — The  above  state 
of  affairs  shews  a  necessity  for  a  change  in  the 
present  method  of  recommending,  installing,  and 
commissioning  this  representative  of  the  G.S.J.T. 
I  therefore  recommend  that  the  D. S.J.T.  shall  not 
be  installed  until  his  recommendation  has  been 
endorsed  by  the  G.S.J.T. 

The  importance  of  this  will  be  further  illustrated 
when  1  inform  you  that  20  d.ays  after  I  was  supposed 
to  Iiavo  commissioned  all  my  D.S..J.T.  s,  and  they 
actually  held  commissions  I  did  not  know  the  names 
and  addresses  of  24  out  of  the  04  officers  I  had 
commissioned,  and  I  had  to  apply  to  others  for  this 
information.  Indirectly  I  obtained  the  names  of 
some,  and  yet  10  daysjater  I  had  to  make  a  second 
appeal  to  13  Districts  for  this  information. 

Assistant  S.J.T.'s.  — The  creating  of  the  oflice 
of  A. S.J.T.  was  one  of  the  most  important  items 
of  legislation  for  the  Juvenile  Order,  having  proved 
one  of  the  most  beneficial.  To  my  knowledge  it 
has  saved  dozens  of  Temples  and  prepared  many 
for  the  office  of  Superintendent.  To  all  who  holdor 
have  held  office  as  A. S.J.T.  the  special  thanks  of 
this  Grand  Lodge  are  due. 

Thanking  you  for  the  trust  reposed  in  me  and  also 
all  the  brothers  and  sisters  who  had  rendered  me 
their  willing  aid. — I  am,  sincerely  yours. 

Lydia  a.  Waishaw. 


Importance  op  Washing  at  Home.— This  can  be  dom 
with  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  ol  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
Tubbing,  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  straining  is  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used.  The  Dirt  slip^  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  E.itract  of  ."Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft-water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards. — [Anvr.l 

Complimentary  Dinners,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.C.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles.  ; 


Kits. 

I  cannot  understand  why  the  G.S.J.T.  of  Eng- 
land, with  her  hands  quite  full,  should  have  the 
care  and  worry  of  these  Foreign  Temples,  which 
really  should  belong  to  the  R.  W.G.L.  of  the  Worid, 
to  whom  I  recommend  they  be  transferred. 

Natio.nal  Prize  Examination.— The  N.ational 
Prize  Examination  arranged  to  be  held  last  April 
was  carried  out.  There  were  fewer  competitors 
than  the  previous  year,  and  I  accordingly  withheld 
one-half  of  the  amount  voted  for  prizes.  Feeling 
assured  that  competitions  in  separate  Districts  would 
be  much  better,  with  the  consent  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  Executive,  I  have  made  no  arrangements 
this  year  for  a  National  Competition,  but  have 
urged  D.S.J.T.'s  to  push  the  imatter  in  their 
several  Districts. 

The  thanks  of  the  Grand  Lodge  are  due  to  Bro.  • 
Rev.  H.J.  Boyd,  P.B.W.G.Ch.,  for  framing  the- 


How  Fermtentation  of  Wine  Can  be  Prevented. 
— The  fermentation  of  grape  juice  can  be  prevented 
arious  ways.  I.  By  cold.  Fermentation  does 
not  take  place  at  a  temperature  below  40  Fahr. 
II.  By  heat.  We  kept  grap»  juice  for  lengthened 
periods,  unfermented  and  free  from  alcohol, 
by  the  following  applications  of  heat  :—l. 
The  juice  heated  to  32  below  the  boiling 
point  of  212  Fahr.,  poured  into  a  new  pig-skiu, 
and  tied  tightly  close  to  the  contents.  2.  The 
juice  heated  in  an  air-tight  vessel  in  boiling  water. 
3.  The  juice  freely  exposed  to  air  laden  with  yeast 
germs,  and  heated  daily  to  27  Fahr.  below  boiling 
point.  4.  Juice  boiled  daily  for  one  month  and 
freely  exposed  to  yeast-saturated  atmosphere.  III. 
By  inspissation,  to  one-half,  one-third,  and  one- 
fourth  of  the  original  bulk  of  the  juice.  One  speci- 
men after  seven  years  contained  no  alcohol.  IV. 
By  evaporation,  to  dryness,  yielding  portable  wine 
like  the  modern  "  portable  soup."  V.  By 
much  sug.ar.  VI,  By  antiseptics.  Juice 
treated  with  sulphurous  or  salycilic  acid. 
•Juice  unhealed  passed  through  tow  washed  with 
weak  solution  of  carbolic  acid.  The  tanning  of  the 
skin  bottles  of  the  ancients  gave  antiseptic  action. 
VI  r.  By  destruction  and  exclusion  of  yeast  germs. 
VIII.  By  sulphurisation.  Casks  and  bottles 
sulphured  and  tightly  closed.  This  must  never 
ferments.  (Muspratt,  "Chem.,"  ii.  1119;  Red- 
ding, p.  42  ;  Sutton,  "  Cult.  Grape  Vine,"  pp. 
163,  lU.)-Dr.  Norman  Kerr. 

The  May  Meetings.— Friends  visiting  London  may 
find  excellent  day  accommodation  at  the  London 
Central  Club,  Bridewell-place,  New  Bridge-street.  E.C. 
Luncheons,  teas,  i;c.,  at  moderate  tariff.  Country 
subscriptions  lOs.  (Sd.  per  annum.  Reading  and 
writing.rooms,  &c. 

We  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raine's  advertisement,  which  will  be  foupd 
in  these  pages.— [Advt.] 


280 


ISE    GOOD    TEMPLAKS"    WATCHWORD. 


May  3,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

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We  would  itnpreaa  upon  Advertisers  the  facilities 
Offpred  in  ourcolumns.  The  extecsive  ciiculathionof  the 
Watchword— the  OfiBcial  Or(ran  of  the  Grand  LodRe-— 
should  commend  it  .is  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
businesB  generally.  The  most  promment  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  totheannounceraentBof  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  MePtinga,  Lectures, 
Bezaars  Ac,   at  the  following  rates : 

For       /*One  insertion        4s.  Od.)        Any    space 

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of        1  Three      ,,  ,,  ...        38.  Od.  ("        at  the 

pace     V Four  and  beyond 28.  6d.  J      same  rate. 

Including   a   reference   to   the   Event   in   the  "Forthcoming 
Events  "  column. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  under  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Snch  notices  frequently  reach   U9   as  Tfcu-s.     We   can 
only   publish  them   however,   as  Advertisements,    giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  viz.  : 
SIXPENOH  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  WORDS. 

So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  6d.  a  Public  Meeting  can 
be  advertised  in  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  active 
Temperance  Workers  in  every  Town  in  England,  thus 
affording  efficient  local  publicity,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  others  visiting  the 
districts.  Beyond  24  Words  the  charge  is  3d.  for  every 
additional  six  Words. 


ISituations  Mantcb  auD  lacant. 

First  twenty-four  Words 6d. 

Every  six  Words  additional    3d. 


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Paper  Bags  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  Trade 
Printing.    Cheapest  and  best  house  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 
PARCELS  POST. 

SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  diBtribution.  1,000,  4fl.  6d. 
600,  3s.  3d.,  with  notice  at  back.  Quantities, 3b.  per  1,000 
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The  ANNUAL  MEETING  will  be  held  in  EXETER 
H.\LL,  on  Monday  Evening,  3rd  May,  at  15.30  p.m. 

The  Right  Rev.  the  LORD  BIKHOP  of  LONDON, 
President  of  the  League,  will  preside  ;  .and  llie  meeting 
will  be  addressed  by  the  Rev.  Wiiliam  Bbav,  Newport, 
Mon. ;  Key.  J,  Marshall  Lanc;,  D.D.,  Ulasgow;  Rev. 
Ubijah  R.  Thojias,  Bristol :  Surgeon-Major  R.  Peini;le, 
M.D. :  S.  A.  Blackwood,  Esq.,  C.B. ;  J.  W.  Pbouvn, 
Esq.,  J.F.,  Crawley  ;  Sir  Llewelyn  Tcb.\eb,  J. P., 
Carnarvon. 

The  TEMPERANCE  CHORAL  SOCIETY  (Con- 
ductor Mr.  BIKCH),  assisted  by  other  Choirs,  will  give  a 
short  Concert  prior  to  the  Chair  being  taken,  commencing 
at  'i  p.m. ;  and  will  sing  at  intervals  during  the  evening. 

Admission  Free.  Tickets  for  Reserved  rteats,  Is.  each, 
may  be  obtained  at  the  Offices  of  the  League,  337,  Strand. 


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ATIONAL        TEMPERANCE        LEAGUE. 

~The  ANNUAL  SERMON  at  the  METROPOLITAN 
TABERNACLE  will  be  preached  on  Sunday,  2nd  Mav, 
by  the  Rev.  COLMER  B.  SYME3,  B.A.,  Kensington. 
Service  to  commence  at  Three  o'clock. 


rrO  BE  LET,  a  Windmill.with  house,  large  garden 
I  and  orchard,  and  two  good  paddocks,  in  Essex. — 
Apply,  "A.," Waichwobd  Office,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet- 
street,  E.C. 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT  DEPOTS, 
Triangle  House, Mare  Street,Hackoey,E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstooe  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder, 
AndriS's  Journal.   Id.  Monthly. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

A nti- Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Chocolate  Powder, 

GUARANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  COCOA  OF  THE   FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Excess  of  Fat  Extracted. 

The  Faculty  pronounce     it    "The  most  nutritious,  perfectly 

digestible  Beverage  for  Bkeaefast,  Ldncheos.  or  Sofpee,  and 

invaluaGle  for  Invalids  and  Young  Children." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIEE  MEDICAL  PRESS. 

Being  without  sugar,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  Euits  all 
palates"  keeps  for  years  ui  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
strength  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened   with    arrowroot, 

starch,  &c.,  and  in  reality  cheaper  than  such  Stiitnres. 

Made  instantaneously  with  boiling  water,  a   teaspoonfui  to  a 

Breakfast  <'up,  costing  less  than  a  Half-penny. 

Cocoatina  possesses  remarkable  sustainins:  properties 
and  la  specially  adapted  for  early  Brealcfaat. 

6©ld  ty  Chemista  and  Grocers,  in  tins,  at  Is.  6d.,  33.,  5s.  6d  ,  &c. 
H.  SCHWEITZER  &  CO.,  lO.Adam-street,  Strand,  Loudon.W.C 


THE 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    MAY    3,    1886. 


The  Grand  Lodob  TiMEa. — On  each  day 
during  the  session  a  small  four-page  paper  was 
published,  giving  a  condensed  report  of  the  pro- 
ceedings. It  was  edited  by  the  G.W.Sec.  and  the 
A.G.S.,  and  afforded  interest  and  amusement 
during  the  proceedings.  Its  price  was  Id.,  and 
we  believe  copies  of  the  series  may  still  be 
obtained. 

The  Annual  Public  Meeting  of  the  National 
Temperance  League  is  announced  to  be  held  at 
Exeter  Hall  on  Mondayevening,May  3,  commencing 
at  G  o'clock.  The  president  of  the  League,  the  Lord 
Bishop  of  London,  will  preside,  and  some  half-a- 
dozen  other  gentlemen  will  deliver  addresses.  The 
meetinc;  should  be  largely  attended,  and  the  fact 
that  Mr.  Birch's  choral  society  will  render  a 
spirited  programme  of  part-songs,  &c. ,  should  not 
be  forgotten.  Anniversary  sermons  will  be 
preached  at  the  Metropolitan  Tabernacle  on  Sun- 
day afternoon.  May  2,  and  at  Westminster  Abbey 
in  the   evening  of  that  day. 

Biio.  THE  Kev.  Fokbes  E.  Win.slow,  P.G.W.Oh., 
is  credited  with  devising  a  novel  plan  to  outwit 
pickpockets.  Says  the  Sussex  Daihj  ^cws^  "  It 
seldom  happens  that  humour  shews  itself  from  the 
pulpit,  but  an  instance  occurred  on  Sunday  last, 
when  the  Rector  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  St.  Leonards 
(the  Rev.  Forbes  Winslow),  after  referring  to  the 
loss  of  money  from  one  of  the  boxes,  humorously 
warned  the  congregation  that  at  that  season  of  the 
year,  when  the  places  of  worship  were  crowded, 
there  were  a  good  many  light-fingered  gentry  among 
the  congregations,  and  that  they  were  addicted  to 
relieving  their  victims  of  their  money,  especially 
when  leaving.  He  suggested,  f^  a  means  to  obviate 
so  undesirable  an  event,  that  the  visitors  should 
give  all  their  money  to  the  collections  when  the 
plate  was  passed  1 " 


REPORT  OF  THE  GRAND  ELECTORAL 
SUPERINTENDENT. 

G.  W.C.T.,  Officers  and  Membeks, 

The  past  year  has  been  an  eventful  one  politi- 
cally,and  has  involved  arduous,  anxious,  and  almost 
incessant  labour  on  my  part  in  the  interest  of  our 
great  cause. 

THE  PARLIAMENTARY  ELECTION. 

The  great  political  event  of  the  year  was  the 
election  of  a  new  Parliament.  It  is  certain  that  the 
members  of  our  Order  exerted  a  powerful  influence 
both  before  and  during  the  contest,  and  that  the 
extended  franchise  placed  a  large  number  upon  the 
voting  lists  who  had  been  imbued  with  our 
teaching,  and  were  amongst  the  most  earnest, 
intelligent,  and  active  workers  in  the  various 
political  conflicts.  To  this  fact  the  seed-sowing  of 
past  years,  the  influence  of  the  Lodge-room,  the 
results  of  our  millions  ot  tracts,  the  teachings  of 
our  numerous  and  largely  attended  public  meetings, 
may  largely  be  traced  the  healthy  public  senti- 
ment in  favour  of  Temperance  legislation  which 
Parliamentary  candidates  so  readily  detect,  and 
which  so  largely  directs  their  sympathies  and 
conduct  when  elected. 

The  Temperance  census  of  the  new  Parliament 
claimsthat  350  members  are  in  favour  of  LocalOption 
in  some  form,  and  that  of  these  204  are  prepared 
to  vote  for  the  direct  local  veto.  The  local 
optionists  of  one  kind  or  another  may  be  presumed 
to  include  the  supporters  of  Licensing  Boards,  or  of 
"  Local  Control "  as  proposed  by  Mr.  Stafford 
Howard's  Bill,  or  of  whatever  scheme  may  be 
proposed  by  the  promised  Government  measure. 

Our  losses  in  the  Parliamentary  campaign  were 
severe  it  we  take  in  to  account  the  value  and  import- 
ance of  individuals,  but  no  previous  Parliament 
had  contained  so  many  earnest  Temperance  re- 
formers as  the  present,  and  we  should  do  our  utmost 
to  obtain  from  it  that  much  desired  measure  of  Local 
Option,  which  will  enable  ratepayers  anywhere  to 
prohibit  the  liquor  traflic  by  a  direct  veto  when 
they  so  desire.  The  absence  of  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson 
from  the  House  of  Commons  inflicts  irreparable 
injury  for  the  time.  Mr.  B.  Whitworth  and  Mr. 
Arthur  Pease  are  also  trusted  and  valiant  leaders, 
whose  absence  from  Parliament  is  a  calamity.  Not 
less  regrettable  was  the  defeat  of  Mr.  Caine,in  Mid- 
dlesex, but  we  have  cause  to  rejoice  that  the  honour- 
able member  for  Barrow-in-riumess,  Mr.  Caine,  is 
again  in  his  place  under  circumstances  that  should 
encourage  him  to  lead  the  Temperance  party  of  Par- 
liament with  a  bold  front.  In  reference  to  my  own  can- 
didature, I  need  only  here  remark  that  I  wish  it  had 
been  successful,  and  express  my  hearty  thanks  to 
brethren  and  sisters  throughout  the  country,  who 
evinced  a  warm  practical  sympathy,  and  greatly  en- 
couraged and  helped  me  in  the  contest.  This  per- 
sonal reference  may  call  for  some  further  remarks 
in  the  course  of  the  Session. 

WHAT   THE   NEW   PARLIAMENT    HAS 
DONE. 

Temperance  legislation  has  not  been  entirely 
ignored  by  the  new  Parliament.  Sir  J.  W.  Pease's 
Sunday  Closing  Bill, as  it  is  called  (framed  for  some- 
what curtailing  the  Sunday  trafflc)  ;  the  Durham 
Sunday  Closing  Bdl ;  and  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill  to 
Protect  Young  Children,  have  all  passed  their 
second  reading,  and  the  Durham  Bill  will  shortly 
be  considered  by  the  House  of  Lords.  Mr. 
Conybeare's  Bill  is  threatened  in  committee, 
and  strenuous  efforts  will  be  made  to 
except  from  its  provisions  children  who  are  sent  to 
buy  drink  for  their  parents.  I  trust  Grand  Lodge 
will  petition  Parliament  to  pass  the  Bill  in  its  en- 
tirety, and  that  our  members  everywhere  will  use 
all  the  influence  they  can  command  to  secure  its 
speedy  adoption.  An  earnest  and  active 
committee  of  Temperance  politicians  in  Par- 
liament has  been  formed,  which  had  already 
promoted  a  deputation  to  Mr.  Chamberlain,  while 
the  right  hon.  gentleman  presided  at  the  Local 
Government  office,  asking  him  to  lay  on  the  table 
of  the  House  the  nroposed  Government  measure. 
Mr.  Chamberlain"  declined  to  pledge  himself,  but 
expressed  a  belief  that  the  tendency  of 
the  measure  would  be  to  place  the  entire 
control  of  licensing  in  the  hands  of  popularly 
elected  bodies.  Surely  every  enlightened  Tem- 
perance Organisation  should  combine  to  oppose 
such  a  measure.  It  may  involve  the  control  and 
even  the  strangulation  of  Local  Option.  To  give 
absolute  power  to  any  body  whatever  (whether 
Imperially  appointed  or  popularly  elected)  to  curse 
the  community  in  whose  midst  it  exists, 
I  is     a     species     of     tyranny     and     corruption 


May  3,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


2St 


rhich  every  true  Temperance  reformer  should 
(rithat^nd  to  the  utmost.  A  more  anomalous 
ieparture  towards  misgovemment  could  hardly  be 
mggeated.  Such  a  scheme  would  offer  the  strongest 
possible  inducements  to  corruption  of  the  worst 
kind.  It  would  be  only  a  pretence  of  Local  Option, 
ind  under  this  pretence  the  licensin-^  system  would 
possibly  strike  its  roots  more  deeply  and  multiply 
ita  victims  on  all  hands.  Local  Government  itself 
would  be  degraded  and  dishonoured,  and  good 
men  would  more  and  more  keep  aloof 
from  the  municipal  conflict  and  worry  to 
which  such  a  system  would  subject  them. 
I  would  urge  the  formation  of  a  National  Council 
representing  all  parts  of  England,  which  should 
collect  expressions  of  opinion  from  political, 
religious,  and  Temperance  bodies,  and  communicate 
BUch  opinions  by  means  of  an  influential  deputa- 
tion to  the  Government.  The  direct  popular  veto 
must  be  demanded  and  enforced  ;  and  to  this  'end 
the  Temperance  party  needs  better  organisation, 
BO  that  votes  shall  only  be  given  for  members  of 
Parliament  who  will  support  the  direct  veto,and  so 
that  the  fate  of  any  Government  shall  be  en- 
dangered by  withholding  it. 

FUTURE  LEGISLATION. 
I  am  of  opinion  that  every  step  in  the  direction  of 
licensing  by  the  people,  or  by  elected  representa- 
tives of  the  people,  will  be  an  aggravation  of  the 
evils  of  the  existing  system ;  and  I  see  great 
danger  lest  Temperance  reformers  may  be  lured 
to  support  a  very  delusive  and  mischievous  form  of 
Local  Option,  by  the  bait  of  the  Direct  Veto  being 
held  up  to  their  imagination  as  a  possible  addition 
te  some  unsound  scheme.  They  may  thus 
find  themselves  the  victims  of  elected  Licensing 
Boards,  and  discover  that  they  have  been  parties 
to  the  forging  of  a  new  and  more  formidable 
licensing  system  than  at  present  exists,  without 
having  secured  the  only  measure  worth  working 
for,  the  power  of  tha  inhabitants  to  prohibit  the 
traffic  by  a  direct  local  veto.  Every  effort  to  fasten 
a  licensing  system  upon  the  people  should  be 
strenuously  opposed,  and  true  Temperance 
reformers  sliould  stand  out  firmly  and  boldly 
against  any  legislators  and  any  Go- 
vernment that  may  introduce  a  measure 
failing  to  confer  complete  prohibitory  power 
upon  the  people  in  their  several  localities. 
It  ia  high  time  that  a  clear  issue  were  started  and 
fought  out.  Members  of  Parliament  and  Cabinets 
should  now  be  brought  to  take  sides,  and  declare 
themselves.  The  main  question  at  issue  should  be 
wh^^her  they  arc  with  the  publicans  or  with  the 
people.  The  transference  of  licensing  an  evil 
tramc  from  a  judicial  authority  to  a  popularly 
elected  body  would  be  a  woful  example  of  ruling 
fncapacity  on  the  part  of  the  British  Government. 
Parliament  might  as  well,  and  with  less  tendency 
to  corruption  and  disorder,  ask  the  people 
of  themselves,  or  by  their  local  represen- 
tatives, to  sanction  bad  sanitation,  dishonesty, 
crime,  the  pollution  of  rivers,  the  licensing  of 
vicious  resorts,  or  any  other  form  of  social  evil. 
This  is  an  unheard  of  violation  of  the  prime  duty 
of  a  strong  and  righteousGovernment,  and  a  strange 
abortion  of  Mr.  Gladstone's  own  doctrine  that 
it  ia  the  duty  of  a  Government  to  make 
it  easy  to  do  right  and  diflficult  to  do  wrong. 
On  the  other  hand ,  so  long  as  Parliament 
shall  continue  to  legalise  this  evil  traflac  in  any 
form  and  upon  any  conditions,  alleging  in  justifi- 
cation the  claims  of  public  convenience  or  require- 
ments, it  is  intolerable  that  any  law  or  any 
tribunal  should  be  permitted  to  force  the  traftic 
into  neighbourhoods  where  the  inhabitants  protest 
gainst  ita  existence.  A  traflic,  whose  evil  conse- 
(|Uences  render  it  an  infamy  and  a  curse  wherever 
it  exists,  ought  not  to  be  endured  even  by  a  pro- 
testing minority;  but  to  impose  il  upon  an  outraged 
majority  is  a  species  of  tyranny  and  wrong  for 
which  there  can  be  no  excuse  and  no  compensation. 
I  would,  therefore,  again  most  respectfully  and  ur- 
gently press  this  one  measure  upon  ourjmembership, 
and  ask  them  to  concentrate  their  best  eflbrts  upon 
the  demand  for  a  iukect  I'OI-ulak  lo'al  veto. 

Many  minor  legislative  proposals  may  suggest 
themselves  as  deserving  our  assistance,  and  I 
would  heartily  recommend  the  support  of  every 
effort,  however  small,  in  the  right  direction  ;  but 
we  must  not  overlook  the  danger  of  blocking  the 
way  by  small  proposals.  We  may  thus  waatefuUy 
absorb  time  and  influence,  and  detract  from  the 
force  needed  to  ensure  the  succeaa  of  our  efforts  to 
obtain  the  right  of  the  direct  veto. 
THE  CASE  OF   EX-DETECTIVE  WILLIAMS. 

The  petition  to  Parliament  for  tho  release  of  ex- 
Bttective  Williams  from  penal  servitude,  which 


was  signed  at  our  last  session  in  ^lanchester  by 
representatives  from  every  county  in  England,  was 
duly  presented  by  Mr.  Benjamin  Whitworth,  M.P,. 
and  I  lost  no  opportunity  of  informing  the  public 
and  bringing  influence  to  bear  upon  Parlia- 
ment so  long  aa  any  hope  remained.  I  have  ad- 
dressed a  number  of  large  meetings  in 
London,  and  others  in  Birmingham,  Nottingham, 
Derby  and  Leicester  ;  whilst  numerous  other  meet- 
ings were  held  in  various  parts  of  the  country  as 
the  result  of  our  eliurts  and  the  interest  created  by 
the  official  oraan.  The  change  of  Ministry  and 
the  general  election  hindered  the  continuance  of 
these  efforts,  but  as  soon  as  the  new  Parliament 
had  settled  to  its  work, I  was  enabled,  in  conjunction 
with  the  Hon.  Sec.  of  the  London  Committee,  to 
enlist  the  valuable  aid  and  influence  of  Mr.  Lewis 
Mclver,  M.P.  After  conference  with  that  gentle- 
man I  prepared  a  memorial  from  Mrs.  Williams 
praying  for  the  clemency  of  the  Crown.  This  has 
been  signed  by  her  and  presented  by  Mr.  Mclver  to 
the  Home  Secretary ;  also  another  memorial,  to 
which  Mr.  Mcl\  er,  assisted  by  Mr.  JosephLeicester, 
MP.,  and  other  friends,  obtained  the  signatures  of 
Mr.  John  Bright  and  many  members  of  Parliament, 
urging  a  similar  request.  I  earnestly  hope  that  ere 
long  I  may  be  able  to  report  the  release  of  Williams 
from  imprisonment,  as  one  step  towards  retracing 
the  cruel  injustice  which  I  am  convinced  he  has 
innocently  suffered. 

DISTRICT    ELECTORAL    SUPERINTEN- 
DENTS' REPORTS. 
A  considerable  number  of   D.E.S.'a   have  again 
failed   to   send    me    their    annual    reports.     The 
omissions    will  be  noted   by  the    non-mention    of 
such  Districts  in  the  following  summary  : — 

Cheshire,  West. — Bro.  John  Davies,  D.E.S., 
reports  active  interest  in  Parliamentary  Election. 
Highly  commends  action  of  Bro.  Hall,  C.S.,  of 
Crewe.  Delivered  lectures  on  Local  Option  v. 
Local  Control  ;  visited  Lodges.  Thinks  we  shall 
never  get  what  we  want  until  Prohibitionists  break 
up  "Liberal  Party,"  and  aet  up  their  own  establish- 
ment. Would  create  enthusiasm  amongst  our 
members  by  promoting  an  I.O.G.T.  Direct  Veto 
BUI. 

Cumberland,  East.  —Bro.  Thomas  Todd, 
D.E.S.,  reportagood  work  at  the  Election.  The 
Liberal  candidates  were  favourable  ;  "  The  Tories 
would  not  have  anything  to  do  with  us."  Thinks 
Lodges  should  be  compelled  to  elect  E.S.'s  or  sur- 
render their  charters. 

Cumberland,  West. — Bro.  John  Penn,  DE.S., 
reports  that  good  Election  work  was  done  at  White- 
haven. Constituency  deputies  were  at  work  in 
every  other  constituency  except  Cockermouth. 
Held  conferences,  formed  committees,  and  dis- 
tributed 30,000  leaflets  during  General  Election. 

Devon,  East.— Bro.  E.  Pike,  D.E.S.,  complains 
of  remissness  of  E.S.'s  ni  failing  to  send  reports. 
Secured  return  of  Prohibition  M.  f.'s  in  Torquay 
and  Ashburton  divisions.  Other  divisions  not 
fousht  on  these  lines. 

Devon,  South.  —  Bro.  J.  F.  Rich,  D.E.S, 
reports  satisfactory  results  Inmunicipal  contests. 
Has  attended  D.L.  and  Ex.  meetings,  expounded 
principles,  distributed  literature,  and  promoted 
petitions  for  Sunday  Closing  and  Poole  Perjury 
case.  Finds  indisposition  with  members  to 
discuss  political  action,  and  thinks  a  separate 
Political  Action  Committee  should  supervise  the 
electoral  work  and  keep  it  "entirely  separate 
from  rescuing  poor  fallen  ones." 

Dorset  (North,  East,  South,  and  West 
Divisions). — Bro.  John  T.  Baker,  D.E.S. ,  reports 
remissness  of  E.S.'s  in  sending  returns.  Com- 
mends the  C.S.  of  Weymouth  for  good  work  at 
Parliamentary  Election.  Corresponded  with 
candidates  at  the  General  Election.  Recommends 
E.S.'s  to  cultivate  the  electors  in  their  respective 
Lodges ;  and  for  C.S.  to  look  after  Lodges  and 
instruct  them  in  the  vote  for  vote   policy. 

Durham,  North.— Bro.  Wm.  Brown,  D.E.S., 
reports  good  work  in  supporting  favourable  candi- 
dates at  the  General  Election,  in  fact,  the  whole  of 
the  successful  candidates  in  the  District.  Some 
good  fighting  in  municipal  contest. 

Durham,  South.  —  Bro.  William  Dodgson, 
D.  E.  S. ,  reports  that  with  few  exceptions  our 
members  voted  for  Direct  Veto  candidates  for 
Parliament,  in  many  cases  voting  against  their 
party  proclivities.  Lodges  were  well  looked  after 
and  advised,  and  00,000  tracts  or  pamphlets  dis- 
tributed. Bro.  Wrathall's  iiddresses  very  useful. 
All  M.P.'s  for  South  Durham,  except  Sir  J.  Pease, 
favour  the  direct  Local  Veto.  This  District  main- 
tains ita  high  character  for  political  zeal  and  con- 
sistency,and  the  result  ia  all  that  might  be  expected. 


Gloucester,  East.  —  Bro,  W.  Newcombes, 
D.E.S.,  reports  some  Lodges  remiss  aa  to  election 
of  E.S.  Some  good  work  done  at  Election.  Chel- 
tenham returned  a  brewer,  with  the  aid,  he  regrets 
to  say,  of  some  Good  Templars. 

Hants,  South.— Bro.  J.  0.  Rogers,  D.E.S., 
reports  good  work  at  the  general  election,  in- 
cluding visitation,  meetings,  circulars,  issue  of 
literature,  itc. ;  also  activity  in  municipal  elections. 
Regrets  lack  of  funds,  and  suggests  some  system, 
either  national  ur  local,  for  electoral  work,  and  the 
formation  of  a  National  Temperance  party. 

Hunts.,  North.— Bro.  Walter  Wilmot,  D.E.S., 
reports  good  work  at  Parliamentary  Election.  Some 
Lodges  not  interested  in  political  work. 

Herts.  — Bro.  John  Edward  Gray,  D.E.S., 
reports  active  eflbrt  at  General  Election.  Candi- 
dates all  questioned,  Ac.  An  evident  tendency  to 
secure  "  return  of  a  Liberal  government."  There 
is  a  scarcity  of  Lodges  in  this  county. 

Isle  of  Wight.— Bro.  Rev.  J.  E.  Shcphard, 
D.E.S.,  reports  activity  at  Parliamentary  Election. 
D.E.S.  spoke  in  reply  to  the  M.P.  in  relation  to 
Sunday  Closing  and  Local  Option  ;  also  printed 
and  circulated  5,000  copies  of  speech,  and  10,000 
leaflets.     Visited  and  addressed  various  Districts. 

Kent,  West. — Bro.  Henry  Renshaw  has  rendered 
active  service.  Worked  successfully  at  the  Brewster 
Sessions  Laments  lack  of  interest  with  many 
members. 

Lancashire,  North.— Bro.  T.  Swindlehurst, 
D.E.S.,  reports  good  work.  Length  of  district  no 
less  than  80  miles.  Includes  Preston,  where,  in 
spite  of  so  much  Temperance  teaching,  two  adverse 
candidates  succeeded,  and  Mr.  T.  W.  Russell,  "  a 
candidate  that  any  constituency  might  be  proud 
of,"  Buffered  defeat.  Other  constituencies  equally 
unsuccessful,  except  Barrow,  but  Mr.  Duncan 
ultimately  unseated,  and  Mr.  W.  S.  Caine  trium- 
phantly returned. 

Lancashire,  S.W. — Bro.  Morris  Jones,  D.E.S., 
reports  good  work  at  General  Election.  Candidates 
written  to  and  interviewed  ;  10  promised  Direct 
Veto,  Out  of  10  only  three  Temperance  candidates 
secured  seats.  Temperance  political  education 
sadly  needed  amongst  many  Good  Templara  in  this 
district.  Thinks  more  literature  should  be 
judiciously  circulated  in  the  Lodges. 

Lincolnshire. — Bro.  J.  R.  Longstaff,  D.E.S., 
reports  work  at  General  Election.  Issued  three 
separate  addresses  to  the  Lodges, 

Middlesex. — Bro.  J.  W.  Jone3,D.E.S.,  reports  : 
"  We  have  done  no  special  work.  It  is  more  than 
we  can  do,  seeing  how  much  we  have  to  fight  against 
our  members  mixing  with  party  politics.  Bro. 
Jones  recommends  that  every  member,  from  G.  L. 
Executive  downwards,  detetmine  UDt  to  mix  with 
any  political  party,  but  form  a  party  of  our  own 
outside  altogether  of  anything  but  Temperance. 
Let  our  Temperance  be  uppennost  and  our  Toryism 
and  Radicalism  at  the  bottom,"  &c. 

Northumberland. — Bro.  A.  W.  Wilkie,  D.E.S., 
reports  good  work  at  the  Election,  and  success  of 
sound  candidates.  Attention  being  given  to 
registration  and  education. 

Somerset,  East. — Bro.  Wm.  J.  Holbrook, 
D.E.S.,  reports  good  work  at  Brewster  Sessions 
and  at  School  Board  election. 

Surrey,  East  and  Mid.  —Bro.  John  Woollacott, 
D.E.S.,  reports  active  work  at  General  Election  at 
cost  of  about  £20,  also  at  School  Board  election. 

Yorks,  North- West. — Bro.  .Joseph  Walshaw, 
D.  K.S.,  reports  the  formation  prior  to  general 
election  of  a  Temperance  Hundred  pledged  to 
Direct  Veto.  Members  worked  well  and  result 
satisfactory.  Every  County  Rep.  pledged  to  Direct 
Veto,  also  three  Borough  Reps.  Other  three 
Borough  Reps,  in  favour  of  Local  Option  (what- 
ever they  may  mean  by  it). 

Yorkshire,  N. — Bro.  John  W.  B.  Leo  reports 
that  he  corresponded  with  the  Lodges  advising  and 
urjjing  active  effort  at  the  General  Election. 

York.shire,  S.W. — Bro.  James  Hampshire  re- 
ports that  the  C.  S.'s  worked  splendidly  at  the 
General  Election,  but  many  members  voted  for 
candidates  opposed  to  Temperance  legislation.  Out 
of  12 candidates  recommended  by  S.W.  Yorks,  10 
were  elected  pledged  to  support  sound  Temperance 
legislation.  Our  brother  has  organised  electoral 
work  in  this  District  most  efiectively,  and  lias 
given  it  active  and  laborious  personal  supervision, 
with  good  results. 

Submitted  in  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity, 

John  Kempsteb. 


Guardian  Election. — Bro.  J.  Wilson, P.D.C.T., 
has  been  re-elected  guardian  for  the  10th  year, 
and  was  at  Carston  Board  meeting  on  April  24,  re- 
elected senior  vice-chairman  for  the  thiid  time. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Mav  3,   1886. 


HONOURING   DECEASED    TEMPERANCE 
VETERANS. 

THE  LATE  JABEZ  INWARDS,  I 

On  Good  Friday  afternoon,  in  the  presence  of  an  ' 
estimated  assembly  of  some  8,000  persona,  a  drink-    placing  a  drinking  fo°untain  on  a  spot  on  the 
mo   fountain,    erected  at   the    jiinctionof   Great    of  the  deceased's  labours,  bnt,  t 


Soon  after  Bro,  Thorneloe's    decease  steps  wore 
taken  to  perpetuate  his  memory.    A  comnuttee  was 
formed,  amongst  whom  were  Mr.  G.  W.  .Johnson, 
and  Bros.  N.  \V.    Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.  (chairman), 
and  C.  Pinhorn,D.C.T.  (secretary),  and  subscriptions 
were    solicited,    originally   witli    the  intention  of 
......  ■        ■  ■  lity 

some  cause 


College-street  and  Kentish  Town-road,  m  the  other,  contributions  did  not  flow  in  as  was  expected 
northern  part  of  the  Jletropolis,  as  a  mBmorial  of  or  as  such  a  good  object  deserved,  and  it  was 
the  late  Mr.  .Tabez  Inwards,  was  unveiled  and  eventually  decided,  by  the  leave  of  subscrib. 
dedicated  to  the  use  of  the  public.  The  Rev.  G.  to  erect  a  memorial  over  the  grave.  The 
M.  Murphy  presided  at  the  ceremony,  and  the  selected  design  is  a  broken  shaft  of  polished 
followinij_  address   was  read   and   presented  to  the  ^  Aberdeen  granite,   about  10   feet   high,  on  a  solid 

square  York-staging   base.     The   cost  is  £57,    the 


gentleman  : — 
"Sir, — la  asking  you  to  dedicate  to  the  use  of  the 
public  this  memorial  fouutaiu  erected  by  the  friends 
of   Temperance    on.  ground  generously  given  by  the 
Vestry    of   St.   Pancraa,   the  design  beiug  furnished 
by  the  Metropolitau  Drinking  Fountain   Association, 
the  committee  desire  to  placi?  upon  record  their  pro- 
found gratitude  to  God  for  the  gift  of  a  life  so  noble 
as  that  of  their  lat^   ever-to-be-Iamented    friend 
whose     memory     this    fountain 
was    a     prince     among     men, 


D  flexible 


God 


principles,       who       feared 
WTOUgtit      righteousness      earnestly, 
totaler  he  was  second  to  none.       He  v 
mieing,  and  in  its  advocacy   powerful  and 
He  was  a  genial  companion,  a  lover  of  all  good  men 
and  the  friend  of  all  true  reform,  amongst  whom  he 
was  a  giant  in  mind  and  intellect.       In  passing  away    q  ii 


expenses  totalling  some   £03.     Towards  this  about 
£52  has  been  promised  and  received. 

As  the  rules  of  the  cemetery  company  prohibit 
demonstrations  of  any  kind  in  the  grounds  the 
next  best  thing  was  done,  and  a  memorial  service 
was  held  in  the  adjacent  Albert  Hall,  Albert-road, 
Peckham,  on  Good  Friday  afternoon  at  four  p.m., 
dedicated.  He  '  ^^  signalise  the  consummation  of  the  work.  Bro. 
sLerling*    and^'io  Rev.  W.  Mildon,  P/\V.DJ3h.,   who  was  a 


labourer  in  the  work  of  Bro.  Thorneloe  among  the 

a      tee-    common  lodging-houses  of  tho  Mint,   &c.,    appro- 

uncompro-    priately   conducted  a  short  and  impressive  service. 

"tiring.    Bro.Supt.  Foster  presided, and  gave  an  address. Mr. 

G.  W.  Johnson,  Bro.  C.  Hill,  and  Bro.  Mildon  also 

poke.     Sister  Marion  Hyde,  of  the  Koyal   Normal 

for  the  Blind,  sang  with   excellent  taste, 


he  has  left  a  gap  not  ea-y   to  be   fillpd  ;  but  his  life    i,  rm  -      •  i  -.i  r       -         .. 

and  labours  will  be   cherished,   and   the  memories  of  I       \^]''^^  '^  ^  green  hill  far  away 

the  past  will  spread  a   sweet  fragrance  among  those        '*"®^  ^  ^**te  of  thanks  to  the  chairman, which  was 

whom  coming  generations  will  honour  for  their  steady    proposed   by   Mr.    Dankley,    seconded  by  Bro.   J. 

endeavours  and  persistent  efforts  to  rid  England  and    Hodges,  W.D.S.,  and  carried    unanimously,  those 

the  world  of  the  shame  and  curse  of  drunkenness.    He    present    proceeded   to  the  cemetery  to  inspect  the 


rests  from  his  labours, 


was  faithful  unto  death 
and  his  works  do  follow 

After  Mr.  Murphy  had  replied  to  the   address, 
Bro.  Rev.  G.  W.  McCree  moved  the  following  re- 
solution : — "  That  the   thanks  of   tlie   friends   of 
Temperance  are  due  and  are  hereby   given  to  the 
chutchwardens  and  members  of  the  Vestry  of  St. 
Fancras  for  the  free  gift  of  the  eligible  site  on  which 
the    memorial    fountain    to    the    lat^   Mr.    Jabez   -c,      lju    t- 
Inwards  is  erected."— This  was   seconded   by  Mr.  ^     d^;™;"^  J^'^^fr^ 
R.  Rae,  of  the  National  Temperance   League,   and 
carried  by  acclamation. — Mr.  T.  E.   Gibb,  M.P. 
replied  in  appropriate  terms,  and  was  followed  by 
Mr.  Beavis,  Vestryman   of  St.  Pancras. — Capti  " 
Revell    moved,     Mr.    William    Saunders,    M. 
seconded,  the  following   resolution: — *'That  this 
demonstration   of  teetotalers  and  others  sincerely 
thank    the    Drinking    Fountain    Association  and 
the    subscribers    to  the  memorial   fund   for   their 
kindly    efi"ort8    which    have    culminated     in     the 
dedication    of    so    handsome    a    fountain   to    the 
public    use." — This   was   carried   by    acclamation. 
Mrs.  Jabez  Inwards  then  unveiled    the   fountain, 
amid  loud  and  continuous  cheering, and,  having  first 
drunk   of   the  water,    Mr.  Murphy   proclaimed   it 
opened   for  the   use  of  the  public   for  ever.     The 
Doiology  was  next  sung,  and  the  proceedings  ended. 

The  fountain  is  13ft.  Gin.  high,  width  at  base 
10ft. 4in.,  surmounted  with  an  urn  of  granite  marble. 
The  inscription  on  the  one  side  runs  ;  "  Erected  by 
the  friends  of  Temperance  to  the  memory  of  Jabez 
Inwards  ;  born  April  23,  1807  ;  died  at  Kentish 
Town  Dec.  21,  1880,"  whilst  suitable  Scripture  texts 
are  inscribed  on  each  of  the  other  sides. 


monument,  which  some  200  and  300  sympathisers 

had    also    visited     during     the     afternoon.      The 

memorial  is  inscribed  as  follows  ;  — 

En  ^Umornun. 

GEORGE  THORNELOE, 

Born  at  Groby,  Leicestershire,  May  l"th,  182G. 

Died    at     Kenningten,    Surrey,  June   2Gtb,    1884, 


THE  LATE  GEORGE  THORNELOE. 
Good  Friday  also  witnessed  the  honouring  of 
another  lamented  worthy,  our  Bro.  George  Tliorne- 
loe,  whose  remains  lay  in  Nunhead  Cemetery.  It 
is  not  necessary  to  dwell  at  length  upon  the  work 
accomplished  by  our  late  brother.  Those  who 
knew  him  knew  him  as  one  of  the  most  indefatig- 
able workers  in  the  Temperance  cause.  His  power- 
ful advocacy  was  at  the  service  of  all  sections  of 
the  movement.  Of  late  years  his  whole  time  was 
devoted  to  the  work,  and  not  only  his  time  but 
his  means  also.  Thousands  of  miles  he  travelled 
each  year  that  he  might  appeal  to  the  people 
in  the  remote  parts  of  our  land,  and  great  blessings 
invariably  followed  his  fervent  addresses.  As  the 
founder  and  conductor  of  the  mission  amongst  the 
common  lodging-houses  of  the  Mint,  in  the  South 
of  London,  his  name  will  continue  green  in  the 
memory  of  many  a  family  of  which  some  member 
has  been  raised  from  the  lowest  depths,  by  his  sym- 
pathetic care  and  helping  hand  ;  in  the  hearts  of 
Buch  he  will  ever  live,  but,  says  the  committee,  we 
desire  that  coming  generations  shall  find  a  witness 
to  the  esteem  in  which  ho  was  held  by  those  who 
knew  him — esteem  for  his  singleness  of  aim  in  the 
reclamation  of  tho  fallen,  his  burning  zeal  in  the 
cause  of  sobriety,  and  the  patriotic  devotion  of  hia 
talenta  to  the  beat  interests  of  his  country. 


mark  of  eateem  for  his  intense 
devotion  to  the  Temperance  cause  ducing  a  period  of 
34  years. 
April  23rd,  18SG. 
Taking    advantage    of    the    occasion,    Peckham 
Lodge,  No.  5,  which  meets  at  the  Albert  Hall,  had 
provided  a  tea  for  the  visitors,  and  on  their  return 
from  the  cemetery  some  00  friends  sat  down  to  an 
excellently  served  tea,  to  which  hearty  justice  was 
done.     The  Lodge  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  the 
success  of  the  eHort,  as  the  experience   of  former 
Good   Friday  ventures  was  not  at  all  an  encourage- 
ment, 

Tocrowna  well-spent  day  a  public  meeting  was  held 
Bubsequentlytothetea,  over  which  Bro.  T.C.  Macrow, 
H.D.,  presided.  Addresses  wore  given  by  the 
chairman,  and  Bro.  F.  W.  Dimbleby,  P.D.C.T.  ; 
Mr.  W.  Bell,  of  the  U.K.  Band  of  Mope  Union  ; 
Bro.  W.  Ventris,  of  the  Rechahites  ;  and  Bro.  C. 
Pinhorn,  D.O.T.  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co., 
sang  "Where  is  my  Wandering  Boy  to-night, "  and 
little  Miss  Barbut  gave  a  recitation  in  a  manner  to 
well  merit  the  applause  she  received  at  its  finish. 
Thus  ended  a  good  day's  work. 


The  Friends'   Socieiv  and  Temperance.— On 


KILBURN  TEMPERANCE  COUNCIL.   -.% 

ITS  SECRETARY    CHARGED    WITH   LIBE| 
BY  A  PUBLICAN. 

At  the  Marylebone  Police-court,  on  April  2' 
IVIr.  Arthur  Ernest  Oanney,  hon.  secretary  of  t! 
Kilburn  Temperance  Council,  was  charged  wi 
unlawfully  and  maliciously  publishing  a  defamatoi 
libel  concerning  Mr.  George  Shield,  landlord  of  tl 
Lord  Palmerston  public-house,  High-road,  Kilbarnl 
— Mr. Maitland, solicitor  to  the  Licensed  Victuallere! 
Association,  appeared  to  prosecute, and  Mr.  G.  Candy. 
barrister,  was  for  the  defendant. — In  stating  th« 
case  for  the  prosecution,  Mr.  Maitland  said  thff 
libel  complained  of  was  contained  in  a  paper  callei! 
the  Bmr.on,  the  official  organ  of  the  Kilburn  Tem- 
perance Council.  In  the  pap^r  was  a  paragraph 
headed,  "  Dare  You  Drink  Again  ? "  which  ran  as 
follows  :— "  A  horrible  occurrence  at  the  Lord 
Palmerston. — On  Saturday  night  last  a  disgusting 
scene  was  witnessed  at  the  Lord  Palmerston.  A 
poor  unfortunate  girl,  who  had  been  supplied  with 
drink  to  excess,  was  thrown  out  :  her  language  and 
screams  were  horrible,  and  three  policemen  were 
not  sutticient  to  carry  her  oft'.  After  a  scene  which 
was  too  disgusting  to  be  described,  a  stretcher  was 
fetched,  the  girl  thrown  in,  strapped  down,v  i  I 
rushed  ofl",  amidst  the  jeersandlaughterof  acowardly 
and  mean  crowd,  nearly  all  of  whom  had  been  drink 
ing.  We  protest  against  the  base  and  abominable 
behaviour  of  the  cowardly  landlord  of  the  Lord 
Palmerston,  who  bribes  the  police  three  and  four 
times  a  day  with  beer  to  throw  out  these  unfortu- 
nate creatures  when  he  has  got  all  their  money, and 
made  them  drunk."  That  was  the  libel  complained 
of.  Whatever  may  have  occurred  was  at  a  neigh- 
bouring public-house,  and  the  girl  was  carried  past 
the  Lord  Palmerston,  where  she  had  been  rofused 
drink. — Mr.  Shield,  the  complainant,  was  called, 
and  he  categorically  denied  the  charges  contained 
in  the  paragraph  ;  and  other  witnesses  gave  some 
formal  evidence. — Mr.  Candy  expressed  his  client's 
regret  for  writing  the  last  sentence  of  the  para- 
graph, and  explained  that  it  was  committed  to 
paper  while  suffering  from  strong  emotion  and  ex- 
citement, produced  as  the  result  of  seeing  some- 
thing of  what  had  happened.  With  regard  to  the 
other  part  of  the  article,  he  might  be  able  to  justify 
it  at  a  future  time. — Mr.  Canney  was  committed 
for  trial,  but  was  admitted  to  bail  in  one  surety  of 
£10. 


III! 


RECEIPTS  TO  CURE  THE  DRINK  CRAVE. 

1.   "I  reply  there  is  but  one  remedy — total  absti   • 
;nce." — Dr.  Edmunds, Senior  Physician  to  London. 
Tem.  Hospital. 

Total  abstinence  is  essential.  This  is  the 
experience  of  all  who  have  successfully  treated  the 
drink  crave." — Norman  Kerr,  M.D.,  F.L.S. 

3.  *'  It  is  of  paramount  importance  that  alcohol 
should  never  pass  the  individual's  lips." — C.  R. 
Francis,  M.D.,  late  Surgeon-General  of  India. 

4.  "Entire  removal  of  stimulant  a." — Dr.Stewart, 
of  Clifton. 

Such  a  case  as  that  which  I  have  described 
would  clench  every  argument  that  had  been  de- 
scribed in  that  room  to  the  effect  that  there  is  no 
whatever  for  such  cases  but  abstinence  to  the 


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supporters    of    the     London     Quakers      Teetotal    jyi  D      ^^  "•     " .    xMi-uarusuu, 


Association  was  held  at  their  meeting-house  in  St. 
John's-lane,  Clerkenwell,  under  the  presidency  of 
Mr.  T.  Scott.  The  chairman  explained  that  on  that 
day  they  celebrated  the  lOiUh  anniversary  of 
the  opening  of  that  place  of  worship,  which  during 
its  chequered  career  had  been  devoted  to  enter- 
prises having  for  their  aim  the  amelioration  of  the 
spiritual,  social,  and  material  condition  of  the  in- 
dustrial classes  of  the  Metropolis.  It  was  a  grati- 
fying fact  that  during  tlio  [past  decade 
of  its  existence  some  well-known  members 
of  the  Friends'  Society  —  such  as  Mr. 
Pease,  of  Darlington,  and  Mr.  Fry,  of  Bristol 
— had  taken  part  in  their  meetings,  the 
influence  of  which,  he  had  no  doubt,  permeated 
the  working  classes  of  Clerkenwell  with  a  happy 
result.  At  the  conclusion  of  the  chairman's 
address,  which  was  frequently  applauded,  a  service 
of  song  was  efficiently  rendered  by  the  choir,  and 
the  proceedings  terminated  with  a  cordial  vote  of 
tlianks  to  Mr.  Scott  for  presiding. 

Food  Addltehation.— Mr.  Cassall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said:  ''Homceopathic  Cocoag  are  well 
named,  as  they  contain  the  amaUest  quantity  of  Cocoa." 
Cadbubt's  Cocoa  is  guaranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
the  public  to  buy  no  other. — [Advt.J 


Rome  and  the  American   Liqvor  Traffic. 

The  decrees  of  the  council  of  Roman  Catholic 
bishops  held  at  Baltimore  upwards  of  a  year  ago 
have  been  confirmed  by  the  Pupe  and  returned  to 
America.  On  the  subject  of  Temperance,  however, 
says  tlie  Clirlsfinn  Leader,  the  Baltimore  decrees 
mark  an  advance,  and  this  is  all  the  more  com- 
mendable considering  the  enormous  power  of  the 
liquor  interest  among  the  Roman  Catholic  popu- 
lation in  New  York  and  tlie  other  great  cities  of 
America.  Not  only  is  personal  abstinence  and 
the  Temperance  societies  warmly  commended,  the 
"  faithful  people  who  sell  intoxicating  liquors"  are 
solemnly  warned  to  "  consider  seriously  by  how 
many'and  how  serious  dangers  and  occasions  of  sin 
their  business,  although  not  unlawful  in  itself,  is 
surrounded."  They  are  advised  to  choose,  "  if 
they  can,  a  more  honourable  way  of  making  a 
living "  ;  and  if  this  is  not  practicable  they  are 
enjoined  not  to  sell  drinls  to  the  young  and  to  keep 
their  saloons  closed  on  Sunday.  The  pressure  of 
Protestant  public  opinion  in  the  United  States  is 
clearly  visible  in  this  and  also  in  some  of  the  other 


May  3,  188G. 


THE    GOOD    TE:MPLAES     WATCHWORD 


IMPROVED  GOOD  TEMPLARS. 

An  Improni  Order  of  I.  0.  G.  T.  is  advertised 
whose  improveraent  consists  in  not  having  any 
Grand  Lodge  to  trouble  them. 

A  still  further  and  more  ingenious  and  invigor- 
ating improvement  is  suggested,  viz  ,  let  every  in- 
dividual be  his  own  Lodge,  and  stay  at  home,  and 
then  he  will  not  be  tramelhd  with  either  Grand 
Lodge  or  Subordiiiate,  and  his  Temperance  organi- 
(aticu  will  not  cost  him  a  cent,  but  he  will  get  the 
whole  benefit  of  the  society  himself. 

In  the  north-eastern  portions  of  this  continent, 
where  the  beaver  used  to  be  abundant,  those 
animals  always  had  a  society  which  regulated  the 
whole  beaver  economy  ;  and  the  society  built  their 
dams,  and  domiciles,  and  dormitories  with  every 
necessary  precaution  of  escape  from  danger,  and 
always  made  a  success  of  their  colony  ;  but  there 
was  occasionally  found  an  improved  order  of 
beaver,  who  either  wanted  to  be  independent  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Beavers,  or  was  kicked  out  of  tiie 
society  for  bad  behaviour.  That  odd  beaver 
always  lived  alone,  and  just  bored  a  hole  in  the 
bank  anywhere,  witli  only  one  entrance  ;  he 
lived  an  independent  lite  there,  had  his 
own  way,  and  no  per-capita  tax  to  pay,  and 
was  supremely  happy,  but  the  first  Indian 
hunter  that  came  along  that  way  was  sure  of  one 
beaverskin,withoutany  trouble,  and  that  tribe  never 
increased.  And  that  is  just  about  what  will  happen 
with  these  new  improvements  that  don't  want  to 
have  any  leaders  or  helpers,  for  fear  that  they 
might  possibly  be  a  help  to  somebody  else  but  them- 
selves. A  society  that  cuts  adrift  from  all  others 
in  that  way  is  a  perfectly  selfish  one,  and  carries  in 
itself  the  sure  elements  of  self-defeat.  No  society 
formed  upon  any  such  principles  ever  amounted  to 
anything  beyond  making  a  little  temporary  chief- 
tainship, and  a  dive  into  the  pockets  of  its  dupes 
for  charter  fees  fired  in  the  air,  for  all  the  good 
they  do  to  any  but  the  sharps  and  charlatans  who 
pocket  them. — A.  D.  Wood,  California. 

OBITUARY. 

Bro.  Stockdale,  Windsor. —It  is  with  the 
most  sincere  regret  that  the  ivoyal  Windsor  Lodge 
has  to  record  the  death  of  Bro.  Stockdale  a  charter 
member,  ho  having  joined  the  Order  at  VVindsor  14 
years  ago,  and  who  has  ever  been  a  devoted  worker 
in  the  Temperance  cause  in  the  town  and  neigh- 
bourhood. Bro.  Stockdale  was  also  a  member  of 
tho  Windsor  Local  Parliament.  His  remains  were 
interred  on  Thursday,  April  22,  at  the  Windsor 
Cemetery.  A  procession  of  Good  Templars  in 
regalia  followed  him  to  his  last  resting  place,  as  did 
also  several  members  from  other  institutions  to 
which  he  belonged.  Our  brother  leaves  a  widow 
and  two  children.— .1.  M. 


/' 


. .  ''Hull  Scuool  Board. — The  contested  election 
'has  just  been  fought  here,  and  has  resulted  in  a 
great  victory  for  the  Good  Templars  and  tho  Tem- 
perance party.  Sometimeaffo  we  werecalled  together 
by  the  D.B.S.,  East  Yorks.  (Bro.  G.  Hayler)  to 
consider  what  action  the  Good  Templars  should 
take  in  the  coming  contest.  It  was  determined  to 
bring  out  a  candidate  on  distinct  Temperance 
principles,  with  a  view  to  same  being  taught  to  the 
children.  Mr.  Mills,  an  old  teetotaler,  was 
nominated,  and  after  holding  meetings  all  over  the 
town,  assisted  by  Bro.  J.  A.  Wade,  J.P.  ,and 
others,  we  have  succeeded  in  getting  our  candidate 
elected. 

Tempeeance  Demonstr.\tion. — On  Easter  Sun- 
day afternoon,  a  large  Temperance  demonstration 
took  place  on  Peckham  Rye,  under  the  auspices  of 
the  combined  Lodges  of  the  I.O.G.T.  and  Pha'nix 
Orders ,  for  the  benefit  of  the  London  Tem- 
perance Hospital.  At  2  o'clock  about  2,000  of  the 
members  assembled  in  High-street,  Peckham, 
headed  by  bands  and  with  banners  flying,  marched 
to  the  Rye,  where  the  chair  was  taken  by  Mr.  Peter 
O'Leary.  There  were  between  6,000  and  7,000 
persons,  mainly  of  the  working  class,  present.  The 
chairman  appealed  strongly  for  support  to  the  Tem- 
perance Hospital, which  was  wholly  without  endow- 
ment. Other  members  addressed  the  meeting,  and 
a  collection  was  then  made  for  the  hospital.  The 
members  of  tho  Order,  on  their  way  both  to  and 
from  the  Rye,  by  moans  of  boxes  hooked  on  to  the 
top  of  poles,  collected  contributions  from  people  in 
the  windows  of  the  houses.  About  £7  was  rcahsed. 
To  Ctclists. — Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  flesh  forming  qualities,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury's  Cocoa,  providing  an 
exhilarating  beverage — comforting  and  stistaining  for 
long  OP  short  trips,— [Advi.] 


GRAND  LODGE  MEMBERS 
DECEASED. 

Herewith  is  appended  a  list  of  all  the  Grand 

Lodge  members  who  have   pjissed  away  since 

we  last  met  in  Annual  Session. 

IN  FRATERNAL  MEJIORT  OF 

John  Burling,  Hope  of  Dartford  Lodge, 
Dartford.  Died  November  30,  1885. 

Hexry  IJelton-,  P.S.J.T.,  &c.,  Welcome 
Home  Lodge.     Died  February  3,  1880. 

Desnls  Baker,  P.L.D.,  <tc.,  Bedford  Lodi;e, 
London.  Died  November  28,  1885. 
Aged  27. 

WiLLiAii  BuRKOuoH,  St.  Phillip's  Lodge, 
Bristol. 

DoSALD  Cakpbell,  D.C.T.  of  Berks,  Read- 
ine  Lodge,  Reading.  Died  July  13, 
1885. 

Cecilia  Ohild.s,  P.W.V.T.,  Undercliff 
Lodge,  Ventnor.  Died  December  5, 
1885. 

Ruth  Capstick,  P.S.J.T.  ,  Alston  Lodge, 
Bradfcjrd.  Received  Degree  at  Brad- 
ford, 1885.     Died  December  2,  1885. 

John  Cro.ssman,  King  of  the  Tamar  Lodge, 
Gunnislake.  Received  Degree  Ply- 
mouth, 1877.     Died  January  21,  188tj. 

William  Collev,  Jun.,  P.W.C.T.,  Feeling 
Heart  Lodge,  Leamington.  Received 
Degree  at  Birmingham,  1880.  Died 
August  13,  1885. 

SiMUEL  Collier,  P.W.O.T.,  &o.,  Blackburn 
Rescue  Lodge,  Blackburn.  Died  June 
3,  1885. 

George  Charlton,  H.D.G.W.C.T.  of  Gates- 
head.    Died  September  14,   1885. 

Ann  Davies,  W.T.,  Ashley  Lane  Endeavour 
Lodge,  Manchester.  Received  Degree 
at   Manchester,   1885.       Died  June  16, 

Sister  Mrs.  Dry,sdale.  P.W.V.T.,  G.  \V. 
Johnson  Lodge,  London.  Received 
Degree  at  Memorial  Hall,  London,  Died 
October  25,  1S85. 
E.  J.  Edyvean,  Bona  Fide  Lodge,  Porth- 
leven.  Received  Degree  at  Aberdeen. 
Died  from  drowning   March  3,  188G. 

.Tames  EuDY,  H.D.G.W.C.T.,  Rev  Charles 
Garrett  Lodge,  Manchester.  Died  June 
10,  1885. 

George  Fox,  P.W.M.,  Emblem  of  Purity 
Lodge,  South  Durham.  Received  De- 
gree, Newcastle,  1870.  Dropped  dead, 
January  0,  1886. 

Wm.  Foster,  Wilberforce  Lodge,  Middles- 
brough. Received  Degree,  Bradford, 
1877.  Killed  on  railway,  November  17, 
1385. 

Sajiuel  Hall,  Regent  Lodge,  Staflbrdshire. 

Henry  R.  Hatton,  P.S.J.T.,  Furness 
Lodge,  Barrow.     Died  March  10,  1886. 

Caroline  Hakdv,  W.V.T.,  M.  S.  and  L. 
Lodge,  Shefiield.  Received  Degree, 
Sheffield,  1874.     Died  May  15,  1885. 

Robert  Impey,  P. W.D.Tr.,  Who  is  my 
Neighbour   Lodge,  Street. 

Alderman  Ireland,  Bodmin,  Crusaders 
Lodge.     Died  February  20,  188B. 

Martha  Ruth  Lodge,  P.  W.C.T.  ,  British 
Workman  Lodge,  Sheffield.  Received 
Dearee,  Sheffield,  1877.  Died  July  2, 
188'g.     Aged  35. 

Elizabeth  Morris,  Withdeane  Court  Lodge, 
Brighton. 

J.  W.  Moreton,  Standard  Lodge,  Liverpool. 

James  Nicholls,  P.D.C.T.,  Good  Hope 
Lodge,  Norwich.    Died  July  7,  1885. 

James  Phillips,  Go.'deo  Stream  Lodge,  E. 
and  M.  Surrey. 

George  Peek,  W.C.T.,  Onward  and 
Upward  Lodge,  Dartmoutli.  Died  May 
8,  1885. 

James  Rood,  John  Boweu  Lodge,  Dartford. 
Died  June  7,  1885. 

Thomas  Richardson,  P.H.D.G.W.C.T. 
Received  Degree,  1873.  Died  December 
4,  1885. 

James  Street,  P.W.C.T.,  Hope  of  Hertford 
Lodge,  Hertford.  Received  Degree  at 
Exeter  Hall,  London,  1878.  Died  March 
15,  1885. 

George  Sutherland,  H.D.G,W,C.T.,West 
End  of  London  Lodge,  London,  Re- 
ceived Degree  1883.  Died  April  21, 
1885. 


Franc  Es  Jane  Thompson,  W.V.T.,  Z,stland 
Lodge,  Coathaui.  Received  Degree  at 
Middlesbrough,  1878.  Died  January  14, 
18SG, 

Sister  S.  H.  Westlake,  of  Clevedon.  Died 
October  10,  18S5.     Aged  40. 

F.  Wallis,  P.D.C.T.,  of  Kettering.  Died 
December  31,  1885.     Aged  53. 

George  Wintep.,  sen.,  W.O.T.  and  S.J.T. 
Hugh  Bourne  Lodge,  Kingston-on- 
I'hames.  Received  Degree  London, 
1875.     Died  April  28,  1885. 

W.  H.  W.atts,  P.D.D.G. W.C.T.  of  North- 
ampton, S.    Died  August  20.     Aged  44. 


BRO.  MANSERGH,  P.G.W.C,  ON  GRAND 
LODGE  PROCEDURE. 

In  a  letter  to  the  G-mad  Lchjc  Times,  Bro, 
Mansergh  writes: — "I  am  very  anxious  for  the 
success  of  our  Grand  Lodge  Session,  and  jealous  of 
its  prestige  and  importance.  It  is  our  Annual  Par- 
liament. The  representatives  have  been  duly 
elected,  and  at  considerable  expense  have 
been  brought  from  the  extremes  of  our  juris- 
diction, and  are  really  there  to  transact  the 
business  of   our  Order.      Just  four    days    in    a 

TEAR    ARE    ALLOWED     FOR    TUI.S     WORK.       My   object 

in  thus  addressing  you  is  to  beg  of  the  Rep- 
resentatives to  use  that  time  honestly,  and  not 
fritter  it  away  with  useless  chatter,  and  small  talk 
which  ought  to  be  beneath  the  dignity  of  the 
Grand  Lodge.  Past  Representatives,  too,  are  much 
to  blame  in  this  matter,  as  well  as  the  Representa- 
tives. Since  I  became  a  member  of  the  Order  in 
March,  1871,  I  have  only  been  absent  from  two 
annual  sessions,  viz. :  Plymouth  and  Southampton  ; 
and  I  have  had  perhaps  the  best  means  of 
judging  tho  attendance,  and  am  satisfied 
from  close  observation  that  year  by  year  we  lose 
the  influence  and  help  of  true  friends,  who  make 
up  their  minds,  owing  to  the  waste  of  time,  never 
to  come  again  to  the  G.L.  Session.  Some  of  these, 
nay  I  should  say  many,  have  told  me  so  at  the  time 
and  in  fact  hare  never  been  again  seen.  Business 
men,  with  whom  time  is  money,  and  who  are  in 
the  habit  of  husbanding  it  and  getting  as  much 
done  as  possible  in  the  shortest  time,  cannot  bear 
with  patience,  the  annoyance  of  listening 
hour  by  hour  to  useless  points  of  order 
and  discussion  on  questions  that  they  have  made 
up  their  minds  about  a  score  of  years  ago. 
Now  I  cannot,  with  all  my  admiration  and 
love  for  our  G. W.C.T.,  exonerate  him  from  some 
blame.  He  is  a  little  too  fond  of  seeing  and  hearing 
a  '  fratch'  (excuse  this  bit  of  Lancashire)  on  a  point 
of  order,  when  he  should  come  short  and  sharp 
down  on  the  speaker  and  finish  it.  Last  year  at 
Manchester  I  was  iruly  ashamed  of  the  waste  of 
Q  on  Tuesday  and  Wednesday,  and  visitors  from 
ray  own  district  laughed  at  the  idea  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  meeting  to  do  business  and  not  doing  it,  and 
I  wished  they  had  been  at  home.  Now,  brethren, 
let  us  be  sensible,  let  us  meet  to  do  and  do  the 
work  at  Newport  with  some  common-sense  and 
dignity." 


Presentation  of  Lodge  Furniture  at  Spenny- 
MOOR. — On  Wednesday  evening,  2l8t  inst,  at  the 
Triumph  of  Hope  Lodge,  Bro.  Witherington,  on 
behalf  of  the  Ludge  Furniture  Committee,  pre- 
sented to  the  Lodge  a  handsome  suite  of  Lodge 
furniture,  comprising  stands  for  W.C.T.,  W.V.T., 
W. Sec,  and  W.U.Sec,  and  altar,  all  in  pitch  pine 
— the  handiwork  of  the  Bros.  Patterson,  of  Hartle- 
pool, and  also  a  new  set  of  oflicers'  regalia  in  silk 
velvet,  with  neat  ornamentation.  The  coat,  about 
12  guineas,  had  been  defrayed  by  means  of  a  con- 
cert, profit  on  D.L.  session,  refreshment  arrange- 
ments, and  a  donation  from  the  trustees  of  the 
Temperance  Hall  Building  Fund.  Bro.  W.  Ayton, 
W.D.Sec,  Sister  Berriman,  L.D.,  and  Bro.  J. 
Smith  responded  on  behalf  of  the  Lodge,  and  a 
hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  the  committee 
for  their  services.  Several  members  of  the  com- 
mittee (including  Sisters  Venners,  P.  W.D.V.T..  J. 
Fleming  and  M.  Fltming,  and  Bros.  Syme  and  J. 
Ayton),  briefly  addressed  the  Lodge.  Music  was 
supplied  in  an  efficient  manner  by  Sister  Law  and 
Bros.  Law,  Hirst,  and  Patterson.  The  meeting 
was  largely  attended  and  short  addresses  were  de- 
livered by  Sister  Metcalfe,  P.V.D.,  and  Bro.  J. 
W.  Fleming,  C.S.,  also  by  Bros.  Patterson  &vA 
Oliver,  who  presided. 


THE    G00t>    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


May  i]  1885. 


G.W.O.T.— Joseph  Malixs,  1  G.L.  Offices,    Kdumnd, 
G.W.Sec— J.  B.  C0LLING3,     '         3t., Birmingham. 
G.S.J.T.— Joseph  Walshaw,  30,  Elm6eld,  Saiilc  Park, 

Halifax. 

Telegraphic   Addbes3:  —  "  Templars,  BirmiDghaui." 
Home  Mission  Department. 

Agent  por  Northern  Area. — John   Wrathall,  7, 
Baldwin-atreet,  Hawcoat,  near  Barrow-in-Furness. 

Good  Templar  anp  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon.  Sec. — Bro.  S.  R.  Rolfe,  45,  Faulet-Toad,  Camber- 

weU,  S.E. 

Portsmouth     Harbour     Special     V.D. — Bro,     A. 
Bishton,  35,  Abeicrombie-street,  Landport. 


G.S  J.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

NEW  TEMPLE3. 


(Signed) 


NEW   GOOD  TEMPLAR  OFFICES  FUND. 

The  following  responses  Iiave  been  already  made 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  coutributions  to  a  special  Fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  expenses  of  necessary  alterations  in  and 
fittings  up  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge. 

£  8.  d. 
Amounts  previously  acknowledged  ...  31  3  3 
A.  E.  Eccles,  P.G.\V.T.,Chorley  ...10    0    0 

Mrs.  L.  A.  Walsliaw,  G.S.J.T.,  Halifax     0 

Per  G.  Slade,  Wells  " 

Per  H.  Ainsworth,  Folkestone    ... 

E.  Redfern,  Stockport     ... 

Per  E.  Buswell,  Wells      

J.  Walshaw,  Halifax 

F.  Bolton,  Shipley 

J.  Rogers,  Woking... 

J.  Hampshire,  Rotherham 

C.  J.  Lee,  Gorleston 

W.  T.  Heap,  Rochdale 

.T.  Price,  Doncaster 

Rev.  E.  Franks,  Wigan 

J.  Peer,  Loughborough     ... 

PerT.  Woods,  Sunbury-on-Thame» 

Per  G. Chives,  Chichester... 

Per  J.  Monkhouse,  London 

Per  Frank  A.  Bunting,  Charlbury 

Per  J.  Hull,  Twickenham 

Per  W.  Whitsey,  Woolwich 

Per  H.  T.  Cooke,  Bridgwater     ... 

£4G  13     a 
John  B.  CollinoSj,  G.W.Sec, 
G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


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BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND-  DEATHS. 

feirths,  Marriages,  and  deaths  are  atinounced  at  the 
following  rates :— Twenty  words.  6d. ;  every  six  words 
additional,  3d.  Two  initials  count  as  me  word,  whether 
pre^xed  or  affixed  to  the  name. 

MARRIAGES. 
Harilet— Lkdgkb.— On  26th  ult.,  at  St.  John's  Church, 
MiddlcBboroufifh,  Bro.  James   Haitley.  P.W.O.T.,  to 
Sister  Annie  Ledger,  P.W.V.T.,  both  of  the  Cyrus 

Welch— McGiBBON.— On  April  22od,  188&.  at  the  Scots 
Presbyterian  Church,  Queen-street,  Cork,  by  the  Rev. 
Matthew  Kerr,  tiro.  Kobert  Welch  to  Affnes,  second 
surviving  daughter  of  Bro.  John  McGibbon,  Frank- 
field-road,  Cork, 

DEATH. 

Faibclodgh.— April  10th,  at  London,  Bro.  George 
Adolphus  Fairclouith,  of  the  City  of  London  Lodge, 
aged  38  years,  deeply  regretted  by  a  sorrowing  wife 
and  a  large  circle  of  friendB,  by  whom  he  was  much 
beloved.    His  end  was  peace. 


REPORT   OF    ORPHANAGE    COMMITTEE 

TO    THE    GRAND    LODGE    OF    ENGLAND, 

NEWPORT,  MON.,  EASTER,  1886. 

Bkothers  and  Sisters, 

Your  Committee  have  to  report  that  there  are 
now  in  the  Orphanage  54  children,  representing  14 
English  counties.  The  number  includes  one  boy 
received  recently  from  Antwerp,  after  havin^  been 
for  some  time  a  member  of  the  Juvenile  Temple 
meeting  in  that  city.  Fourteen  children  have  been 
removed  from  the  institution  during  the  year,  and 
12  others— nine  boys  and  three  girls — have  been 
admitted.  The  health  of  the  children  has  been 
good  and  their  progress  in  scholarship  satisfactory, 
as  indicated  by  the  report  of  H.M.  Inspector,  fol- 
lowing his  annual  examination.  The  school  has 
azain  received  a  grant  from  the  Government  Educa- 
tion Department. 

The  income  of  the  year  apart  from  the  building 
fund  has  been  £988  5s.,  of  which  the  collections 
from  English  Lodges  and  Juvenile  Temples  amount 
to  £023183.  IJd.,  a  falling  off  from  the  previous 
yeiar,  when  the  receipts  from  the  same  sources  were 
£<575  53.  Gjd.  The  total  receipts  for  the  general 
fund  are  k^b  below  those  shewn  in  last  report. 
This  decrease  may  be  partially  accounted  for  by  an 
alteration  in  the  method  of  book-keeping,  in  con- 
sequence of  which  various  amounts  which  would, 
under  the  former  arrangement,  have  ap- 
peared in  this  year's  receipts  will  now  be 
included  in  next  year's  accounts.  All  expendi- 
ture is  now  charged  to  the  general  fund, 
including  interest  on  mortgage  and  bank  charges 
amounting  to  £143  10s.  4d.  hitherto  placed  to  the 
building  fund.  This  arrangement  will  indicate 
clearly  the  financial  condition  of  the  institution, 
and  its  result  is  to  swell  the  expenditure  of  the 
year,  as  shewn  in  the  general  account  ;  but  the  debt 
upon  the  building  is  reduced  to  the  full  amount  of 
sums  specially  given  to  the  building  fund,  to  which 
no  outlay  will  in  future  be  charged.  The  expendi- 
ture of  the  year  is  shewn  to  be  £1,209  Is.  2d., 
being  £280  in  excess  of  the  receiots  ;  but  the 
debt  upon  the  building  is  now  £3,329  lis.  7d., 
as  compared  witli  £3,482  2s.  3d.  shewn  in  last 
report.  Towards  the  building  fund  £152 
10b.  8d.  has  been  received  during  the  year. 
of  which  £132  Os.  8d.  was  the  proceeds  of  the 
baEaar  held  at  the  Orphanage  during  the  summer, 
and  £10  voted  by  the  Crystal  Palace  Ffete  (1884) 
Committee,  supplementing  the  sum  of  £50  voted 
by  that  body  the  previous  year.  The  total  receipts 
have  been  £1,140  ISs.  8d.,  and  the  expenditure 
£1,269  Is.  2d. 

In  addition  to  the  bazaar  held  at  the  Orphanage, 
another  was  organised  by  True  Unity  of  Tonbridge 
Lo-dge,  842,  which  resulted  in  £35  Oa.  being  added 
to  our  funds.  The  members  of  the  Order  in  West 
Gloucester  District  have  also  remitted  £25  Ss.  as 
the  result  of  their  efforts  in  the  same  direction. 
The  institution  would  receive  material  aid  if  our 
mjerabera  in  other  parts  would  do  their  best  to  obtain 
funds  in  similar  manner. 

We  feel  the  necessity  of  earnestly  appealing  to  the 
members  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  and  the  members  of 
the  Order  throughout  the  country  to  support  the 
institution  by  their  gifts  and  collections.  Many 
candidates  are  awaiting  admission,  whom  the  Board 
would  gladly  receive  at  once  did  the  funds  at  their 
disposal  permit.  The  regular  income  of  the 
Orphanage  is  insufficient  to  maintain  it  in  its  present 
condition,  and  must  be  increased  if  the  Board  is  to 
ba  spared  the  necessity  of  reducing  the  number  of 
children.  We  trust  that  increased  efforts  will  be 
put  forth  during  the  coming  year  to  improve  the 
financial  position  of  the  institution  and  strengthen 
the  hands  of  the  Board  in  the  work  they  have 
undertaken. 

F.  W.   DlxMBLEBY, 

Makgaket  Lucas, 
Joseph  Maltns, 
Sarah  A.  Robson, 
C.  Stacy-Watsox. 
JEndorsbd— S,  R.  Rolfe,  Hon.  Skc. 

FOREIGN  SAILINGS. 

Bro.  William  McLarty,  Sister  Sarah  McLarty, 
and  Bro.  Robert  Brydon,  of  Refuge  Lodge,  sail  for 
To'wnsville,  Queensland,  in  the  ss.  Duke  of  West- 
minster from  Gravesend  on  May  19,  and  would  be 
j  glad  to  know  of  any  members  going  by  the  same 
j  vessel.  -Address  Wm.  McLarty,  High  Harrington, 
i  Cumberland. ^____ 

\      Bro.  Rosbottom  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
\  andsing.-lOO,  Pool  Stock,  Wigan,  Lancas,— [Advt  J 


IN    THE    AIR. 

SOME    NEW    DISCOVERIES   ABOUT   THE 
PLEASANT   BUT   DANGEROUS  SPRING-TIME. 

There  is  something  very  pleasant  about  sprmg,  but 
there  i-^  also  something  particularly  danireroua.  In  order 
that  the  frost  may  be  set  free,  lat«nt  heat  must  be 
absorbed,  and  this,  taken  from  the  atmosphere,  leavt 
liill  far  mora  trying  to  the  health  than  the  cold  of 
utumn  or  winter.  Not  only  this,  but  the  h«at. 
f  the  sun  dries  up  the  putrefying  vegetation 
that  the  winter  has  accumulated,  and  fii's  the' 
with  malaria.  Spriog  fevers  are  very  common' 
and  they  are  a  very  dansterous  Rtfiiction.  They  arise' 
,  the  enervated  condition  of  the  body  ;  from  the 
malarial  luHuences  of  the  atmosphere,  and  from  the 
general  change  of  the  season.  They  shew  themselves  ia. 
nnumerable  forms,  but  their  source  can  be  traced  to 
lome  one  of  the  abot'e  causes.  The  indications  of  their 
approach  are  a  thirst  for  acids;  yellow  complexion;  a 
weak  circulation  of  the  blood ;  unnatural  oon- 
a  of  the  skin ;  mysterious  aching  of  the, 
3 ;  a  feeling  of  emptiness  in  the  bead ;  emacia- 
with  woe  begone  expression  of  the  face ; 
palpitation  and  irre?ularity  of  the  heart ;  deficient  or 
natural  appetite,  flatulence  and  constipation  ;  cold 
surface  with  a  high  temperature  of  the  body;  chills  and 
fever;  chronic  bronchitis,  spasmodic  asthma  and  catarrh 
of  the  throat ;  a  sensation  of  numbneps  on  one  tide  of  the 
body,  with  a  pressure  on  the  oppnsite  side  of  the  head  ;  a 
constant  sense  of  weariness,  with  fluttering  of  the  stomach, 
nkin^  sensations  and  dizziness.  Any  of  these  physical 
conditions  must  be  treated  promptly  and  thoroughly. 
The  vitality  must  be  restored,  the  system  strengthened, 
for  if  they  do  not  at  once  produce  serious  diseases  they 
likely  to  lay  the  foundation  of  contititutional  dis- 
orders. 

Dr.  Young,  in  his  work  on  "  Malaria  and  its  Effects," 
says:  "When  the  poison  of  malaria  exists  in  the  human 
body  in  a  hidden  form,  it  will  excite  and  complicate  any 
"isease  to  which  the  body  may  be  disposed.  It  becomes 
great  danger  when  complicated  with  local  aflfections  of 
16  lungs,  heart,  liver,  or  kidneys."  The  liver  should 
pass  out  two  and  a  half  pounds  of  bile  daily.  The  kidneys 
should  also  relieve  the  system  of  a  proportionate  amount 
of  poison. 
There  is  scarcely  a  town  in  the  world  where  malaria  ia 
;,  a  leading  cause  of  disease.  In  hot,  moist  climates 
produces  yellow  fever;  in  temperate  zones  cyphoid 
1  intermittent  fevers.  It  paralyses  the  liver  and 
kidneys.  These  organs  become  ^lled  with  blood, 
producing  enlarged  liver,  and  chronic  albuminuria,  or 
Bright's  disease  of  kidneys,  by  interrupting  the  circula- 
tion of  the  blood.  If  the  blood  does  not  properly  circulate, 
en  it  is  not  cleansed,  and  impure  blood  means  decay 
d  death.  It  has  for  years  been  a  study  with  the  most 
diiceroing  physicians  and  scientists  how  best  to  counter- 
act these  destructive  tendencies,  or  check  them  when 
they  have  once  begun  ;  but  it  has  been  found  to  be  a 
moat  difficult  task.  Medicines  which,  under  other 
circumstances,  have  seemed  to  operate  finely,  become 
utterly  inefficient  when  applied  to  these  serious  dis- 
orders. A  few  years  since,  however,  a  remedy  was 
found  to  be  specially  adapted  to  these  troubles,  and 
it  has  since  acquired  a  worM-wide  reputation  as  an 
antidote  for  miasmatic  poisons.  This  remedy  ia 
Warner's  Safe  Cure.  It  is  not  an  experimental 
pound,  but  its  merits  have  been  proved  by  the 
severest  of  tests.  Its  unusual  value  is  shewn  by  its 
enormous  sale,  and  by  the  many  dangerous  and  useless 
imitations  which  have  been  made  of  it.  As  a  complete 
blood  purifier,  and  as  a  spring  tonic,  it  is  really  marvel- 
lous in  its  power8,and  anyone  who  isconsciousolanyof  the 
symptoms  above  enumerated  cannot  safely  be  without  it. 
What  malaria  really  is  has  been  a  vexed  question. 
Many  theories  have  been  advanced,  one  of  which  is  that 
it  is  caused  by  the  emanations  of  a  certain  species  of 
plant  called  Piemelhe.  To  these  have  been  applied  the 
term  of  ''earth  miasm  "  and  "  a^ue  plants,"  and  as  these 
plants  are  invariably  found  in  malarious  districts, 
there  would  seem  to  be  some  foundation  for 
thia  assertion.  We  know  certainly  that  cryptogamic  pro- 
ductions eliminated  by  the  kidneys  have  caused  malarial 
^ell  as  intermittent  fevers,  and  also  these  ague  plants 
found  in  the  urine  of  the  afflicted  persons.  It  is  thus 
clearly  proved  that  the  kidneys  are  all  important 
factors  in  malaria.  The  period  of  incubation  is  indefinite 
often  only  a  few  days  or  weeks  being  required,  but 
the  disease  may  not  assert  itself  for  several  months, 
and  even  yearM  may  elapse  before  the  morbid  effects 
are  manifested.  The  above  theory  as  to  its  cause  is 
endorsed  by  Dr.  Anderson,  of  Cinetnnati,  Ohio,  the 
leading  authority  on  malarial  diseases  in  the  United 
States,  and  who  also  says  : — "  I  have  used  Warner's 
Safe  Cure  in  the  most  obstinate  cases  of  malaria,  and 
have  found  that  it  worked  admirably  ;  indeed,  I  have 
tried  it  too  often  not  to  be  convinced  of  ite  efficacy,* 

All  the  foregoing  truths  shew  the  importance  of  watch- 
ing the  health  at  this  particular  season  of  the  year.  To 
avoid  the  possibility  of  any  fever  ;  to  thoroughly  purify 
the  blood  and  to  put  the  system  in  a  condition  to  per- 
form the  duties  and  enjoy  the  pleasures  of  life,  is  a  great 
privilege.  That  this  can  be  done  by  using  Warner's  Safe 
Cure,  which  is  sold  by  all  chemists  and  druggists,  or  can 
he  had  of  the  manufacturers  at  -17,  Farringdon- street, 
London,  E.G.,  the  experience  of  thousandn  have  proved 
beyond  a  doubt,  audit  is  being  daily  verified  by  thou- 
sands more. 

When  disease  is  fastened  upon  the  body;  when  pain 
becomes  the  only  prospect  in  life  ;  when  hope  departs 
and  despair  begins,  anything  that  can  furnish  relief  is 
gladly  welcomed.  But  how  much  better  it  would  be  to 
counteract  these  evil  tendencies  before  they  have  become 
strong — how  much  easier  to  prevent  them  aleogether  by 
the  proper  use  of  a  remedy  which  has  proved  its  worth 
by  its  unfailing  powers.  Anyone  who  pauses  and  re- 
flects will,  we  believe,  see  the  truth  of  these  conclusions 
and  be  goverened  thereby, 


May  3,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDIOESTION. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  dull  and  sleepy ;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
sticky  slime  collects  about  the  teeth.  The 
appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach ,-  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  of  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
months  it  is  attended  with  a  greenish-coloured  expectoration.  The  patient  feels  tired 
all  the  while,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  aflford  any  rest.  After  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
irritable,  and  gloomy,  and  has  evil  forebodings.  There  is  a  Giddiness,  a  sort  of  whirling 
sensation  in  the  head  when  rising  up  suddenly.  The  bowels  become  costive ;  the  skin  is 
dry  and  hot  at  times;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
'Sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms ;  the  vision  becomes 
impaired,  with  spots  before  the  eyes ;  there  is  a  feeling  of  great  prostration  and  weakness. 


All  these  symptoms  are  in  turn  present. 
population  has  this  disease  in  some  of  its 
varied  forms.  Seigel's  Syrup  changes  the 
ferments  of  the  Digestive  organs  so  as 
to  convert  the  food  we  eat  into  a  form  that 
will  give  nourishment  to  the  feeble  body, 
and  good  health  is  the  consequence.  The 
effect  of  this  remedy  is  simply  marvellous. 
Millions  upon  millions  of  bottles  have  been 
sold  in  this  country,  and  the  testimonials  in 
favour  of  its  curative  powers  are  over- 
whelming. Hundreds  of  so-called  diseases 
under  various  names  are  the  result  of 
Indigestion,  and  when  this  one  trouble  is 
removed  the  other  diseases  vanish,  for  they 
are  but  symptoms  of  the  real  malady. 


It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 

REMEDY 

IS 

S  E  I  G  E  L'  S 
SYRUP. 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
people  speaking  highly  of  its  Curative 
properties  prove  this  beyond  all  doubt. 


SOLD   BY  ALL  CHEMISTS  AND  MEDICINE  VENDORS. 
Price  2s.  6d.  per  Bottle. 


THE     GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

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PRE-PAID  TEaMS  FOR  IXSERTIOM, 

Qnarter    One  Line  l3  Q<\.    Two  Lines  39.  0^. 

Half-Year    „         Ss.  Oil.  ,,  63.  Od. 

Year Ba.  Od.  ,,  103    O't. 

Subscriptions  may  coraraonce  at;  any  date  an*!  must  be  pre- 
paid.    Post  Office  Orders  payable  to  JoilN  KempstER,  at  "  Lud- 

gate-circufl  ■'  office.  

filETBOPOLITAN    LODQBa 
MONBAT. 
Armonry.     Norwood  Bohools,  Boiithall.    7.30. 
Benjamin    Franklin.     Percy  Hall,  3,  Percy-street,   Tottenham 

Conrt-road. 
Oratltnde,     1.  Wells-bnil dines.  HaTnnatead,  N.W.     8  IS. 
Kinp'fl  Messenger.    Coffee  Palace,  Hi?h-8t.,  Notting  Hill  Gate. 
Orange  Branch     Cong.  Schs.,  St.  Martin-street,  Leiccster-squaro 

(entrance,  Loog'a-court).    8.15. 
Peckham  Dewdrop.     St.  George's  Hall.St.Oeor(ie's-rd.,Peckham. 
Regina.     Bi-itish  Schools.  Kontlsh  Town-road,  N.W. 
Shamrock.    Pboenix  Coffee  Tar.,  40  New  Kent-rd.,  S.E.    8.15. 
South  MetroDoHtan  TemDoraoce  Hall,  BlaokEriars-rd-.S  E.,  8.15 
Vernon.    176-  Pentonvilleniad.  N. 

rOESDAY. 

Albert.  Mission  nill,  Dickensonst.,  Wilkin-at.,  Kentish  Town. 
Albert  Roiid  of  Brotherhood.  3'2,  Bessoa-at.,  New  Cross,  S.E. 
O.  W.  ■WoCroe.  3  Perfy-sr.rflft.  Tottenham  Conrt-road  R.30 
Jabez  Burns.  Lecture  Hall.Charch-st.  Chapel, Ed e ware  rd.  N.W. 
Lambeth  Perseverance.— Wyvil  Hall,(back  of  104,S.  Limbetb-rd  ) 
NKwCroflsKxcelsior.  Workiuc  Men's"  Oo.Ta..Churcb-Bt.  Deptford 
StraHbTd  Excelsior.  Temoerance  Hall,  Martin-ttrest,  St^ft^fl>rd. 
William  Tcwflley.    Association  Rooms,  South-st.,  Wandsworth 

WEDNESDAY. 
Oitizen.    Bhoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Kfng>;I  and -road.    8.15. 
Crown  of  Sui-rey.     Welcome  HrI'.  Westow-st ,  Upper  Norwood, 
Golden  Stream.  St.  James's  Mis. Hall, Sb..TaiDes'F-rti..Bermond8ey, 
Good  Shepherd.     Rbenezer  ("h.  School-room.  Ntirth  End-road. 
Harringay.     Pizzey's  Coffee  Rooms,  7.  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Joseph  Payne.     Christ  Church  Sch.   Charlton-st.,  Somers  Town 
Margaret  M'Carrey.     Sydney  Hall,  Leader-street,  Chelpea. 
New  Olapham  Excelsior.    Washington  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 

road~8tation. 
Prudential.  The  Hall. St.  Ann  s-^d.,BrLxton(n^,Kennina:^on  Gate). 
The  Mint.    Colliers' Bent  Hall,    Lonsr-lane,  Southwark.  S.E. 

THITRSDAY. 
Crystal  Palace.     Penge  Hall.  Slatioti-road.  Anerley. 
Freedom  of  London.      Rev.   Harvey  Smith's  Chapel.    Bethnal 

Green -road.    8.15. 
Geseral  Gai-fleld.     Paradise-road  School,  Claphi 


Palmerston.     42,  Hart fleld -road,  Wimbledc 
Rhafteebary  Park      f  rim,  Meth.  School.  Gravshott-mad.     8.15. 
Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace,  Hit^b-street,  Notting  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Methodist  Free  Chur«h,  Bollo  Bridge-road 
Trinity.     Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trinity-street,  Boroagh. 
West  London  Pioneer.     Royal   Standard  Coffee  Tavern,  Beer- 
etreet,  Edgware-road. 


British  Qu 

Grosvenor  .         . 

John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek*road,  Deptford 

Peckhatn     AlhF.rt  HflU.  Alhfrt.-rottd.  P«i!kham.    .Tiiv.Twm.    C.30 

Pride  of  L\-ttk-toD.     Boy.s'  Sdioo),  High-street,  Sbadwell. 

South  London.      Bible  Christian  School-roouj,   Waterloo-roa:l. 

Thomas  Carlyle.     Ldckhart  Hall,  Kin?-street,  Hammersmith. 

SATURDAY. 
Cornerstone.     Temperance  Hall,  Jlich-at^cet,  Poplar. 


Henry  Angel!.  Wellinptou  Hall.Welli'gton-st  .Upner-nt.IsHngton 
Milo  End.     German  Wesleyan  Cliapel,  Oommercial-rood,  E. 
Victoria  Park.    Twig  FoUy  Schoola,  Donner-lane,  Bethnal  Green. 

PROVINCIAL   LODGES. 

MONDAY. 
ALDERsnoT.— Mrs.Stovohl'x  School-room,  Albert-road.     7.30, 

—Ash  Vale.    Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Commissariat* 

!0 
__    .    _  .  .      lity  School-room,  Rouse-street, 

BlacKP^L.— Guiding  Star.    D'  ill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
Brighton.— Royal  Snsseit.   Sii?sex-8trp-et  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
Brighton.— Queen's  Park.     Bentham-road  Mission  H.iU. 
Bpsom.— Epsom  H"me  CIrde.  Hicrh-street  Town  Mii^sion  Room. 
Leeds.— British  Rose.     Templars'  Mis'.  Rm.  (back  Adelphi-sfc,), 
Radci  ijke.— RailcUtfe.     G  T.  HaU.  Gieen-stiuet      7.3". 
Sandwicu.— Hichboro'  Ca'fle.       Templars'  Uall.  High  st.     7.30. 
Vkntnok.— Undercliff.     Temperance  Hotel.     8.15. 
Wokiko.— May  bury  Sunbeam.    Temperajice  Hotel. 

TUESDAY. 
Birminoham.— Sandford  Model,  St,  Savioar'a  Sch..  Farm-st.  7.45 
Buckingham.— i;uckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30. 
Cambridge.- Loyal  Cambridge.  G.T.Miss.Hall,Victoria-.''t.  8.15. 
Chelmsford.— Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rma  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
FoiKIBTONE. — CBcsar*B  Camp.     Cong.  Schools,  Tontine-street. 
FOOTS  CBlAY.— Bu-y  Bees.    NationalSchools,  Church-road.  7,30. 
Great  Yarmodth.— Good  Hope.     Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
^DiLDFORD.— Stephen  Percy.    Ward-street  UaU.    8.15. 
HASTINGS.— Saxon.     Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.        7  30. 
HdlL.— Paragou.     G.T.  Hall.  St.  John's-strcot.Juv.  Temp.     6. 
LficfcSTER.— Jixcelsior.     Cbark-s-stroflt  School-room.     7.30. 
Manxhkster.— Tower  of  Refuge.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,   Upper 

Moss-lane,  Hulme. 
MANOH«STER.—  Eley.  C.  Garrett.  20,  Hewitt-st,  Hfghtown.    7  45. 
Manchester.- GuodSamaritan,  Cong,  Sch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.30. 
PLrMODTH.— Temple  of  Teace.     Borough  Anns.     Budford-8t 
RYbE  (LW.).  '  RyUo.     Temperance  Hail.  High-street. 
Paffhon  Waldkn.— Saffron.    Temperance  Uall,  llill-st.     8..^. 
WnoDFORD.— Alexaudcr.     Wilfrid  Lawsoti  Temporunce  Hotel. 
Worthing.- Workman's  Own.    Tomp.  Institute,  Aiin-st. 

WKDNESDAY 
Bath.— Cotterell    Friends*  Meeting  Honae,  York-street. 
Brighton.- Bilg!  thelmatime,  Belgrave-street  Sciiool-room. 
CevsTBK.-  Octacron.     Temperauce  HiOl,  Kroil-iii'im-Htreet. 


HULL,— Always  Active.    Lower  Union-street  Club-r'-om. 
SnuTHKND.- Nil  Desperandum.     British  3chnol».  High-street 
IT,  Leonards.— "<t.  Leonards.    Temperance  Hall,  Nunnan-road 
We^NESburt. -Pioneer.  Prim. Meth  Schoul-rm..Lea  Brook.  7.30. 
^VBTMouTu.-Cavr,.,!!      Tciiii-eraijcu  Hall,  I'iu-k- street. 
WlapacB.— Cflarksou  Lecturs  Ruom  Public  Hall. 

THURSDAY. 
B1E15INOHAM.— Severn-Street.     Severn-street. 

BOLION.— Clareiuont.  Barlpf  Arma  0.  Tav.,llislierBrdge.st.7.30. 


GravesenD.— Star.  Public  Hall. 

Gt    Yarmouth.— Bethel.     Mariner*?  Chapel,  South  Quay.    7.30. 
HULT.  -Union.    Templars'  Hall,  Posternjate.     7.30. 
KlNGSTON-UPON-HULL.- Emgston-upon-Hnll.        G.T.    Hall,    St. 

John's,  street.     7.30, 
LtKDS,— Nil  nosneranduTi.  Wintoun-st.  8ch,-rm.  (>ff  North-st.) 
LTsroEBTi.:-      -  -      '         ■      - 

MANCHP.! 

Portsmodth  -Tampln.1 
RAMgGATE.—Snns:  Harbour      Sailors"  Bethel, 'L«>opnia-8t.     7,30. 
Shefi'ield,— Pennington  FrienHs'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
Spa  i.DiNO.— Hand  in  Hand.     Temperanit  Hall.    8.15. 
Stonehousb  (Plymodtb).— Mt.  Edgcumbo,  Sailors'  Welcome. 

FRH>A? 
Blackpool. — Gleam  «f  Hope.    Ahingdon-sti-eet  Hchoolroom. 
Brishton. — Advance  Onard.  Lewea  Rd.,  Congl.  Bchl.   Rro.,  8.16 
BRISTOL.— Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7,45. 
DarnaLL.— Hopeof  Darnall.     Congregational  SchooL     7.30. 
FoLKESTOSE.— Safecuard  of  Folkestone,   Congregational  School. 
Guildford.- Guildford.     Ward-etreet  Hall.     8.15. 
Hull.- United  Effort    Club  Room.  Lower  Union-street    7.30. 
Lowestoft.  — Welcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  Hiph-street. 
MANCHESTER— Loyal  R.  Wliitworth.  117,  Grosvenor-stroet,  All 

Saints.    7.45. 
New  MAlDRN. . Sure  Rofuge.  Bap.  Oh.Soh.-rm.,Kin(7Rton-rd. 7.30. 
Oxford.— City  o(  Oxford.    Teraper.ance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TUsBRiDOB  Wells— Silent  Dew      Friendly  Societies  Hal[. 
Wrvmodth.- Hope  of  Weymouth.     Temp.  Hall,  Park-at.    7.30. 
Winchestkr.— Itchen  Vallev.     St.  Maurice  Hall,  Higli-street. 
YORK.— Harbour  of  Friendship.     Lendol  School-room.     7.30. 

sATURD.'iT. 
BARROW-rN-Ft'RNESg.— Hope  of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Greengate. 


Plymouth.- Ai-kof  Love.    Hope  Chapel  School-room,  Ebrlng- 
ton-Etreet. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jersey.— Sir  H.  Havelock.      G.  T.  Hall.  Unioa-st.     Thursdsy 

DoBLiN.— St.  Cathei-ine'fl,     Thomas  Conrt.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
Montevideo.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delas  Piedras     Tues. 
Monte  Video.— Pioneer.    Catte  Guarani,  No.  19.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Carlton.    Independent  Church  School- 
room, RathdowQ-street  {near  Eliza-street).  Cariton.     Monday. 
ADSTRALIA  (SOUTH). 
Oncd   Lodgfe  of  Sontb    AnH[:r''.lla    I.O.9.T. 
B,  W.  G.  Lodge  of  tJie  World. 
Mombeis  of  the  Order  emigrating  to  Sonth  AastraUa  iriU  pteu£> 
aotethe  addrais  of  thfl  Q.W.8.— ff.  W,  Winwoodi  LO.G.T.  Office 
Adelaide,  S.A 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
Aden,  Arabia.— Hope  of  Aden,  Steamer  Point ;  Thursday,  7. 
Alexandria.— Ut  Prosim.    SailorR*  Home,  Marina     Wed.   7. 
BAwAL    PiNDEE— E.xceIsior.         2ud    Royal    Sussex    Regiment. 

School-room.  The  Fort.    Monday,  7.     L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
Cairo. -St.    Andrew's.      1st  Black   Watch.        Fencing    Room, 

Abba-ssiyeh  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt.  G  .Bedson. 
Colchester.— Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  S':h.,  Camp,  Wed. 
Egypt. — Lome      N.W.  Block,  Ramleh  Barracks. 
H.M  S.  Superb,  Zante-Ro^-o  of  the  East     Tues. 
PORTSEA.— Portsmouth  Garrison.     Cairo  Restaurant.    Sat.     7. 
EAMLBH  (Egypt).— Branch  of  ICgypfs  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
SUOEBURTNESS.- Hope  MiEsiou-rooni,  Kigb-street.     Monday. 
Malta.— Shrci:sl:ire  Gnidir.e  St^r    a.    The  Rest    Wed.,  7  p.m. 
NE WRY.— Homeward  Bound,  M  13.     Infant  (rchool.     Mon.7. 
OLD  BrompThn.— Red.  White  and  Blue    I.O.G.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 

Cairo  Rosturant.     Thursday.    7. 


^aenctEfi. 


OO  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 

X/'v  and  HONESTLT  EEALisED  by  persons  of  kith eb 
SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular^  and  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watts,  &  Company,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham,— 2'his  is  genuine. 


d  by   poisons  of 
selling  the  Parker    Uuibrella  (regis- 
tered),— For  particulars,  adilress  "tamped  directed   enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works.  Sheffield. 


Qiy  Weekly  may  easily  be 
Xz/y     either 


A  GIFT.  Free,  post  paid.  Professor  Browns 
SHAKESPP:AHEAN  almanac  (Illustratad) 
for  1S86.  It  fairly  glows  with  quotations  and  Illustra- 
tions from  the  "  Bar^l  of  Avon."  I  shall  print  three 
million  copies,  and  will  send  10  copies  free,  prepaid  to  any 
one  who  will  judiciously  distribute  them  in  their  locality. 
—Address,  Fukdk.  W.  Hale,  61,  Chandos -street,  Covent 
Garden,  London. 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post  ;  no  can- 
vassinff.— Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 

Cor RESroN dents  are  nqucsted  to  notice  the  following  in- 
gtruetious  in  f«rwardiur  itomf  of  Dowi:  — 
No  notice  will  betaken  of  communications  ualoss  accompanied 


forenoe  to  any  meeting,  and  are  compelled  therefore  to  exclude 
uunecessiry  details,  and  matters  of  merely  local  inUreat ;  names 
bIiouH  be  used  sparingly,  and  plainly  written. 


notuse  news  written  upon  all  sides  of  the 


G,— Ourspace  will  not  admit  a  Lodge  report  extend- 
ngtuHG  lines  of  rhyme. 


Our  Orphanage  —  A  Suggestion.— Our 
Good  Templar  Orphana2;y  is  in  iirj^ent  want  of 
funds  !  It  appears  by  (lie  Grand  Worthy  Secretary's 
present  report  that  we  have  in  good  standing  75,000 
members,  and  this  being  so,  I  make  an  earnest  aj)- 
peal  to  them  to  substantiate  their  claim  to  the  word 
gsod  by  paying  with  their  coming  quarter's  Lodge 
dues  the  small  sum  of  one  riiXNy,  for  the  benefit 
of  the  above  very  deserving  institution.  I  would 
also  urge  that  each  Lodge  Deputy  should  use  his 
utmost  endeavour  to  see  that  every  member  good 
on  his  Lodge  books  bo  invited  to  contribute  this 
small  sum,  and  I  entreat  my  fellow  L.D.'s,  if  neces- 
sary, to  join  in  this  labour  of  love,  by  collecting 
from  absentee  members  tlieirinite.  Now,if  this  were 
done  heartily,  and  every  member  paid,  the  small 
Id.  would  amount  to  the  respectable  total  of  over 
£312;  and  in  order  that  our  Bro.  Rolfe,  the  hon. 
s£c.  of  the  Orphanage,  misht  be  relieved  of  present 
anxiety  in  regard  to  fands,  each  Lodge  should 
promptly  send  in  its  contribution,  and  gat  re- 
ceipt for  same.  I  simply  put  the  sum  at  Id. 
because  I  believe  it  to  be  within  the  reach  of  all, 
and  even  should  it  not  be  so,  surely  in  every  Lodge 
thera  will  be  found  some  brother  or  sister  large- 
hearted  enough  to  pay  for  those  whose  misfortune 
will  not  let  them  pay  for  themselves.  "  Forasmuch 
as  ye  did  it  unto  these  little  ones,  ye  have  done  it 
unto  Me."— W.  J.  Hilton,  L.D.  Shaftesbury  Park 
Lodge. 


Pkize  Pictorial  Readings  for  Lodges,  Templei 
Bands  of  Hope,  &,c.,  in  packets,  containing  20  difftrent 
kinds.  Price  Od.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
Kempster  aad  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London 
E.G.— [Advt.1 


PATROXISED 


BY    ROYAL,TY. 

OSILK 
UMBRELLAS. 

2s.    6d.    each. 

Direct  from  the  Manufacturer. 
Ladies-  or  Gents'  Plain  or  TwiU 
Silk,  Pai-ker's  hollow  ribbed 
frumes,  beautifully  carved  and 
mounted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Post 
free,  23.  9d.  (or  36  stamp?), 
15,000  sold  in  twelve  months. 
List  and  testimonials  free.  Re-coreriDg,  &c.,  neay"  done. 
Address  .T.  B.  PARKER,  UmbreUa  Works,  BROOM  CLOSE, 
SHEITIELD 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  !     BOTANIC    BEER  ! 

A  most  Refreshing,  Agreeable,  and  Wholesome  BevexAgo  for 


3MC.A.SO]V'S 


Composed  of  Yarrcw,  Dandelion,  ComCrey  &  Horebooad 


HERB    OR    BOTANIC    BEER, 

Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  which  pass  under  stmilar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  ol  any 
kind.  Th^  matflUess  Preparation  gives  to  the  BeverageL 
Colour,  Flavour,  Oinger  and  a  Oeamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  decidedly  relreshlBg, 
stimulating,  and  invigor'atiug  ;  it  caters  atilie  for  the  Abatatner 
and  Non- Abstainer,  and  Is  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  piAUo 
taste,  and  Its  valuable  medicinal  qualitieg,  as  a  mild  aud  eoowoaa 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 
generalnealtb. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and  2s.  each.  Sole  Froprleton 
and  ManiJacMirera,  and  may  be  obtained  Wbolesale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  UASON,  Manufaetttring 
Ohomista,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  diemtsts.  Be  sure  you  ask  for  "  Mason'i. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enouk'li  tc  make  Four  Oallons,  lenfi 
carriase  paid  to  any  address  (or  9  aUmps.    AOENXS  WAlil^SD. 


Situations  Vacant  and  Wanted.— Our  charge  for 
this  class  of  advertisement  is  24  words  for  sixpence, 
Every  additional  six  words  threepence,— [Advx.] 


ALL  who  require  a  Truss  would  do  well  to  try 
one  of  Sawyur's  Nnrwlch  Trupses.  They  have 
been  surplied  to  the  leading  sur'eous  throughout  the 
King'Ioiii;  used  by  the  Norwich  and  Camb  idee  Hospitals. 
Thu  calling  and  danger  of  thp  old-fashioned  spring  is 
avoided.  The  comfort  and  security  they  afford  re-^om- 
mend  thpm  to  nil  classes,  their  price  and  durability 
to  the  working  man.  An  illustrated  description  sent 
for  one  stamp.— Sawyrs  and  Co.|  1,  West  Farader 
fNorwicb, 


May  5;  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


S8"' 


WARltER'S  SAFt:  CURE 


i  simple   tropical  leaf  of  i 


,  headache,  jai 


Is  made  from 

poalHvc  rcmedij  for 'all 

towov  part  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  li 

dice,  dizsiness,  sravol.  and  all  fflfBculties  of  the  kidic 

liver,  and  uiinur  organs.     For  FemaU  Dhvua  it  has  no 

equal.    It  restores  the  organs  that  make  the  blood,  and  hence 

IS  the  best  Bfoo.f    I'urifrr.     It  is  the  only  known  remedy 

that  cures  BRIGHT'S  DISEASE. 

( PorDiabctes  use  n'ariicr'l  Safe  IHabclct  Cm,  i/C  per  Bottle.) 

-,?''*?  WAB NEBS  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.    For  sale  by  all 

Chetnists  and  Drugfists.  and  at  the  stores.   Price  l/C.  If  sour 

chemist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  Sour 

'"^«°  t°  H,  H.  WARNER  4  CO,,  47,  FARRIN600N  ST.,  IBNOait  E.O, 


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In  Boxes  at  Is.  Ijd.,  2s.  Od.,  43.  Od.,  .and  lis. 


c 


COCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Boies  at  la.  Ijd.  29.  9d.,  43.  6d,,  and  11h. 


QOCKLE'S   ANTIBILIOUS   PILLS. 

lONLT 


PREPAHATION 


QO 


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J   iHiaa  iUB    AiJ, 


HOLLOWAYSOINTMENl 


foiiMMd  of  thii  REUEDT,  Every  Uan  ma;  b^ 
km  own  Doctor  U  may  be  cublied  into  th« 
System,  bo  as  to  reach  any  internal  Complaint. 
Oy  these  means,  it  -lures  Sore?  or  Dicers  io  thf 
IHBOAT,  STOMACH,  tlVEB,  SPINE,  oi  otbji 
Parts,  It  is  an  infallible  remaiy  fi,r  BAD  I.EQ3 
BAD  BEEASTS,  Contracted  or  Stiff  .'oint„,  GODt 

RHEnKATlSM     nnd    a'l    Wind*     .f    sltir,    ni.«™o,.  . 


«rqR  THE  BLOOD  tS  THE  LIFE '.' 


Ct/ftRKElS 


WORLD-FAMED 


Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  ita  eHects  are  marvellonfl.  Thonaanda  or 
teatimonialB  from  all  ^arts.  la  bottlot.,  2s.  9d.  Bsuib,  and  in  cam 
Of  six  timeB  the  qaantity,  11b.  eaob^  of  all  Ohemistg,  Sent  to  any 
address  for  33  or  132  atamps  by  tha  Proprietora,  Thb  Lisoolb 
AJfD  UufhASD  OocsTUB'  D&ua  OouFAiTTf  Limcoloi 


SISTER  E.  PULL,  Regalia  Manutacturer, 

59,  FALCON  RD.,  OLAPHAM  JUNCTION. 

HAS  A  SPECIAt  ASS0ET5IENI  OF 

Templar  Slalionery,  Certificates,  itc. 


BANNERS 


MEDALS 

TO 

SELECT  FROM 


Gkaxd  Lodoe  Reoalia  5/0,  10/G,  IB/-,  21/-,  to  — 
PcTEPLE  Velvet  ,,  5/-,  7/-,io/G,  15/-,  21/-,  to— 
DisTEici  LoDOE     „        5/C,   7/6,   10/6,   15/-,   21/- 

AND 

EvEEY   Other   Description    at   Short    Notice. 


Officers',  SOs,,  40s.,  SOs.,  GOs.    the   set.     Jlembers',   ." 
7s.,  10s.,  12s.,  per  doz.      Blue  ditto,  12.,  Vis  ,  ISs.,  2 
Purple  ditto,   123.,   IBs.,   ISs.,   20s.,   per  d. 


Regalia!  Regalia!  Regalia! 

JIANUFACrOEliD  AT  THE 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingliam. 

BEST  MATERIAL.  BEST  SHAPE.  BEST  UAKK. 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application. 


Samples  on  application, 
L.D„  E.S.,  V.D.,  S.J.T.,   D.S.J.T.,  7s.  6d.,  lOs.  Gd., 
is.,  15s.,  2l3.,  to- 
Purple  Silk  Velvet,  IJ  Bull-Fringe,  |  Lace  Ornaments, 

and  as  above,  15s. 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
Officei    ,  10a.,  ISs,,  20s,,  303.  per  set.    Members'  white, 
.,  OS.,  e„  per  doz. 

Goods  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
ii  Beanired. 

Post  Office  Orders  Payable  Falcon-road,  London,  S.W 


Temperance  Hotels. 


Three  Linen  2l9. 


ILFRACOMBE.— FosTEEs   Pbivate  hotkl  akd  eoiao 

l»o    Establishment,   the    only   one   on    _6trict    Temperance 

'  "  "  '     '  overlooking 


Address,    Blsnheii 


jrescent,  W.O     Comfortable     accommodation.     Patronised    by 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Regalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  EegaUa,  from  7/6 

(without  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Looge 
silk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


.   IB.    No 
1  Sth  page 


Established  1851 

BERKBECK  BANK.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

TBEBE  per  CENT.  INTEREST  aUowed  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand, 

TWO  per  CENT,  INTEREST  on  CURRENT  ACC00NT3 
calculated  on  the  nuniinum  monthly  balances,  when  not  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  Bank  undertakes  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  of  Deeds,  Writings,  and  other  Securities  and  Valuables  ■ 
the  collection  of  Bills  of  Exchange,  Dividends  and  Coupons  ;  aotl 
the   Purchase   and   Sale   of   Stocks.    Shares,    and    Annuities 


free,  on  application. 


FRANCIS  EAVENSCEOFI,  Manager. 


The  Birkbeck  Building  Society's  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  Mliliona. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
GUINEAS  PER  MONTH,  with  hnmediate  Posses-ion 
and  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDINO  SOCIETY,  29,    Southampton.buildings,  Chancery- 

H'OW  TO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  SHILLINGS  PEE  MONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK  FKEEHOLD  LAND  SOCIETY 
"1  above. 

THE    BIRKBECK   ALMAI-'ACK,  with  fuU  particulars,  on 
application. 

FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


BALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

.Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteen  Feet  High. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys, Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  which  fly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  e.\cite  roars  of 
laughter  when  seen  capering  in  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  li/e  ;  likewise  a  very  droll 
figure  uf  John  Barleycorn  in  his  banel  12lt. 

U      Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 

"■  Hone.  Temoerance  and   Gala  Committees,  on 

Kebecca-street,  City- 


pplication  to  BEN  ILLINGWORIH 
road,  Bradford,  Vorks, 

N.B— .A.  Grand  Ordinary  lott.  Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stamps.    Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


rWKNS  AND  liUiNluNS.- AgeDtleman,  many 
\J  years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  mformation  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incoo 
venience.  Forward  address  ona  stamped  envelope  to  0. 
J.  Pott6,Esq.,  Ware  Herts,  This  is  no  quack  impoaturs' 


Third    Degree    (Purple)    Eegalia. 

Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purpls 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen  ;   with  narrow 

gold  braid,  2l/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 

with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/-;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 

with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6.  12/6.  16/-. 

and  18/-.  i  -       (  > 

Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 

trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (inolud- 

ing  G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/G,  22/-.  25/-. 

20/6,  30/-,  and  35/-.  « 

District    Lodge    Oflacers'    Regalia,    purple 

merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braii  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  14,  £2  lOa, ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  coUar. 
ette,  wide  gold  braid  and  fringe, 'silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodgo  Members'   Regalia,  pnrple 

merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (nlain) ; 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies'j-Regalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  ^ 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen;  with  narrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/- per  dozen.  3 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6;  tin  japanned  «ase,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/'. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


FMay  S,  1886. 


tl)  EXPET5IBNCE  Ot  FITTY  YEARS  HAS  PKOVED  THAT 

O  R  I  E  N  T  A  L  _^,:-rT 


SOLAR 
ELIXIR 


Aitbiua,  MervouB  Debility,  Female  Complaints,  Ac,  &o. 
The  PILLS  are  sold  in  Boies  at  Is.  lid.  and  4a.  64.  each  ;  the 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

circulation  FOUR  MILLIONS-"*  Pi«M- 
Everybody  should  read  it ;  aa  a  U^ndy  0uid4  to  DomtMtU 
ffedicine  it  is  Invalurible.     Send  for  a  copy,    post  free  from  Dr 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


I«  specially  remmmended  by  WToral  eminent  Fhyeiciani 
and  by  DB.  ROOEE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti- 
IJaDCet," 

It  has  been  need  with  the  most  signal  success  foy 
Asthma.  Bronchitis,  Oonsumption,  Oouchs,  Influenza, 
ConBumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortness 
of  Breath,  and  all  A^ections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4b.  6d.,  and  lis.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chem'Sts,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M, 
CKOSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


Ifhjliest  Aimrd  Infernatitmol  Ej-hibition,    Lotulon, 
1885,  A.P. 

BECKETT'S 

Temperance  Drinks 

BECKETT'S  Lemon  Sypup. 
BECKETTS  Raspberry  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Lime-Fruit  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Wolseley  Liqueur. 
BECKETT'S  Honey  Liqueurs. 
BECKETT'S  Black  CurrantSyrup 
Winterine,  Gingerette,  and  Peppermint 
Cordials,  &c. 

Cnnbe  usal  irWi  either  Hot,  Cold,  or  Aerated  Water. 
Rrrellent  Kith  <la:oe,enea— Convenient  for  Pie.nie  and  Leiwn 
Tennis  Parties. 
"First-CIass  Beverages." — The  Grocer. 
"  Hare  an  established  Tepn\a,t\on."~- Nonconformist. 
"  Delicious  Brinks." — Fireside  News. 
Pints  1/9   (sufficient  for   20  turnbleis).   Half-pints  1b.  ; 
Sold  by  Chemists.  Grocers,  and  Coffee  Tavern  Co.'s  ;  or 
Two  Pints  and  upwards  sent,  Carriage  Paid,  direct  from 
the  Manufacturer,  W.  Beckett,  Heywood,  Manchester. 
London  Depot,  Babclav  &  Sons,  95,  Farringdou-st.,  E.G. 
ifoir  Aijcnts  Wonted. 


A    FRIENDLY    GIFT    BOOK, 

MOTTOES    AND    MAXIMS. 
An   Extract   for  Every   Day   in    the   Year. 

By  A.  MATSON. 

BOUND    IN    CLOTH;    GILT   LETTERING. 

Fourpence,  Post  Free. 


GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 


EPPS'S 

(BREAKFAST) 

COCOA. 


MADE    WITH    BOILING   WATER 
OR   MILE. 


THOIS.  ELDERKIi\, 

BASSINETTE     MANUFACTURER 

371,  Oxford  Street,  Manchester ; 
Braoch:— 192,  London  Road,  Liverpool. 


r.  T.  ELDERKIN'S 
Carriages  are  all  made 
as  well  as  they  can  be.  No 
bad  work  or  bad  material  is 
allowed.  Send  for  List  and 
see  opinions  of  Press  and 
Testimonials.  Any  supplied 
on  Elderkin's  popular  plan 
of  easy  payments  of  10s, 
down  and  10s.  per  month,  at 
only  5s,  over  cash  price  and 
delivered  free  to  any  town  in 
the  United  Kingdom. 


E3    rrsivi:  !>£:'] 

Sold  by  all  Eoorsellers,  21 


■WOKICJSIi 

t  tree  tor  One  Vear  tor  23.  Si,  liy  G.  H.  QKAHAM.  5[aid.<T"1 
Ik.  i;d..  Cloth  Ha.  cd.  each.     Niarbi  all  mid.     Order  at  oner. 


DO  inot  let  youh  child  die  I 

Fennings'   Children's  Powders  Prevent  Convulsi< 
AKB  COULING  AKi)  SOOTHING. 


g  FENNINGS'   CHILDREN'S    POWDERS 


W  For  Children  Cutting  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convula; 

H    (Do  not  contain  Calomel,  Opium.  M»rphla,  or  anything  injurious  to  H 

^  a  tender  babe.)  1-3 

Bold  in  Stamped  Boxes,  at  la.  l-Jd.  and  2b.  9d.  (great saving)  with  full  fQ 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BRONCHITIS. 

PFENNINGS'  LUNG  HEALERS, 

g  THE  BEST  EEMEDY  TO  CTJKEALL 

^COUGHS,  COLDS,  ASTHMAS,  &c- 


post    free    for   1. 
FKNNINGS,  West  Cowes,  I  W. 
l£ad   FENNINGS'   F-VERV  MUTUF.K'H  BOO     . 
valuable  hints  of  Feeriing,  'Icething,  Weaning,  Sleeping,  Ac, 
year  Chemist  for  a  Free  Copy. 


8eut  post    tre 

0  Fknmngs,  ^^  K 

stamps.      Direct    to    aIkked     tn   „„^'l'„'':l'^f'5^',  !l??  ^A*' 


I  Boxes  at  Is.  -.\<l.  rt..M  2s.  fl.l..  with  din 


ktfiujps.      Dtreut  tc 
owes,  l.W. 

9d.  (35  stamps,  post  free> 

S  contain  tliree  timts  the  quantity  of  the  smalt  boxes. 

BOOK,    which  contains     q       R«aJ     FENNIKGS'     EVEKYBODY'S     DQCTOa 

y*   Sent  post  free,  1 

West  Cowes,  l.W. 


Sent  post  free,  13  stamps.     Direct  A.   FkHNINQS. 


FENNINGS*  EVERY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sent  poat  free  on  application  by  letter  or 
post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fenningrs.  West  Oowes,  LW. 


AGEIVTS  WAITED 

In  every  Town,  Vmage,  and  Hamlet  in  our  land,  to 
pusli  tbe  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 


The  proprietor  will  b«  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  for  Ginger 
Cordial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  f^ee.  Nine  Stamps,  from 

R.   W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  LD..  &c..  &c, 

Manufacturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer. 
Mlddleton  in-Teesdale,  Co.  Durham. 

Bro.  Ralne  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  Ha 
will  be  Elad  to  senl  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  3b.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Raine  sells  this  Tea  only  in  61b.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  lOs.  6<L  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  it ;  do  not  buy  if  you  do  not  like  it. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  21-  TEA. 
LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 
LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 
LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LtWIO  O  ask  yoa  to  send  them  2f. 
either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  yoQ 
will  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  ma^ficent  Tea  ia  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  is  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persons  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yoa 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  2s.  a  pound, 
lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carriage, 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewis's 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  eT«<r7 
household  in  the  United  Kingdom. 
When  you  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra- 
ordinary tea,  you  will  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends. 
Send  the  2s.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  LewU 
and  Co.,  Ranelagh  Street,  IdTerpool, 
(Please  mention  this  paper.) 


OTTJRS    OF    IDES.A.F^a'SSS. 

NOISES  IN  THE  EARS.  REV.  E.  J.  Silveeton  Invites 
sufferers  to  send  for  his  work,  a  book  shoning  the  natore 
of  the  disease  and  the  means  of  cure,  Post-free  6d..  with  letter 
of  advice  If  cose  be  stated.  Imperial- buildings,  Luagate-ctrcus, 
London.     Free  consultations  dally 


GOOD  TfciMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE,  M\BiON  Park,  Sdnbdry-on-thames.— For 
nnosesitoae  Orphan  Children  of  Total  Abstainers  Contrlbations 
oarnestly  eolioited.  Golleotio!;  Cards  and  any  infomatioa  may 
be  obtained  from  the  Hon.  Sec.,  Mr.  S.  R.  Bolfk,  45,  Paolet- 
road,  Camberwell,  a.B. 


Scottish  Temperance  Assurance  Company,  Limited. 

(LIFE   &  ACCIDENT.) 

An  abatement  of  10  per  cent  on  the  premiums  on  all  ordinary  whole  Life  Policies  is  granted  from  the  commencement  ot  th» 

Assurance. 
The  cost  of  a  £1,000  (with  profits)  Policy  elsewhere  would,  in  most  cases,  secure  an  immediate  Assurance  of  from  £1,200 

to  £1,400  in  this  Company,  with  right  to  further  profits. 
Applications  for  Agencies  to  be  made  to  the  London  Manager,  Gkorge  P.  Ivky,  F.S.S.,  P.G.W.T.,  30,  Pinabury  Pavement,  E.G.  ;or  A.  Andrbw, 
Atlas  Chambers,  Leicester;  or  J.  E.  Poulter,  287,  Stratford-road,  Birmingham. 

Printed  by  the  National  Press  Agency,  Limited,  13,  Wbitefriars-street,  Fleet  street,  E.O.,  and  published  by  John  Eempeter  &  Co.,  8,  Bolt<onrt,  Fleet-street,  London,  E.C,— 

Monday,  May  3, 1886, 


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^^^^m, 


prohibitiou  of  t!ie  luaiiufactuic,  unportalion,  and  sale 
of  intoxicating;  liquors. 

Poucv.— IJroad,  allowing  LoJgcs  to  act  according 
to  locality,  time,  and  circumstances. 

Basis. — Non-beneficiary,    the   object   being  to  do 


good,  rather  than  receive  bcnclit. 

Tkhms  of  RIembekship.— a  small  Entrance  I'oe 
and  Quarterly  Subscription. 

Eligibility. — Both  sexes  are  admitted  and  are 
eligible  for  oliice. 


Vol.  XIII.  No.  642.     Pro.Ro"]     MONDAY,  MAY  10,  188G.     [Ne/sp'per.]    One  Penny. 


GRAND  LODGE  OF  ENGLAND 
SEVENTEENTH   ANNUAL  SESSION, 

HELD    AT 

NEWPORT,  MON.,  EASTER  WEEK,  1886. 

The   seventeenth   annual  aeagion  of  the   Grand 
Lodge  of  England,  I.O.G.T.,  opened  in  dae  form 
on  Monday  afternoon,   April    20,    the  G.W.C.T., 
Bro.    Malins,  presiding.     The  roll  of  officers   was 
called,  when  the  following  answered  :  — 
O.W.C.T.       Joseph  IMalins,        Warwick. 
G.S.J.T.         LydiaA.Walshaw,  Yorks.  N.VV. 
O.E.S.  .John  Kempater,      Essex. 

G.W.V.T.      Sarah  H.  Robson,  Cheshire,  W. 
G.  W.  Sec.  )  j^    jj    Collin        L^nc.  S.  VV. 

(Hon.)      S  =  ' 

G.W.T.  Edward  Wood,      Surrey  E.&M. 

O.W.Chap.     Rev.  Jos.  Aston,    Salop 
G.W.M.  J.  Derrington,        Worcester. 

P.G.W.C.T.  John  Edwards,        Lane.  S.E. 
6.  Guard        Henry  Wilson,        Yorks,  Cleveland. 
G.  Sentinel    E   A.  Gower,  Suffolk. 

A.G.Sec.         John  E.  Poulter,    Warwick. 
G.U.M.  Eliza  S.  Clarke,      Somerset,  E. 

In  the  temporary  absence  of  Bro.  Geo.  DoJda, 
Bro.  D  Y.  Scott  was  appointed  G.W.  Counsellor; 
and  Bro.  J.  W.  Hopkins,  Gloucester,  E.  was  ap- 
pointed G.  Messr.  in  the  absence  of  Bro.  J.  B. 
Childs. 

The  Cret'ential  Committee,  comprising  Bro.  K. 
Mansergh,  P.G.W.C,  Lancashire,  W.,  Chairman  ; 
J.  B.  CoUings,  G.W.S.,  Lancashire,  S.E.  ;  J.  E. 
Poulter,  A.G.S.,  Warwick  ;  J.  R.  Woods,  Durham, 
.  S.  ;  E.  E.  Jones,  Somerset,  E.,  presented  its  tirst 
report  as  foHows  :  — 

The  Grand  Lodge  Degree  has  been  conferred 
.  during  the  year  on 

5i»7    at    the  Crystal    Palace. 
49         „         Chatham. 
137         ,,         Birmingham. 

10         ,,         Antwerp. 
134        ,,         Bradford. 
22"         ,,         Newcastle-on-Tyne. 
17         ,,         Cairo. 


3 


Ade 


17         ,,         Valparaiso. 
03         ,,         Great  Grimsby. 
8'.)         ,,         Portsmouth. 
145         ,,         Northampton. 
14  on  Enijlish  brothers  by  the  G.  L.  of  Nova 
Scotia. 

1,402  Total 
At  this  Session  : — 

Men.  New  Total. 
Members. 

'Reps 84             1  85 

Past  Reps .33  —  33 

'  Non-voting  Members            ...     59  —  59 

Non-voting  New  Members  ...    —  72  72 

•  yuitora  from  other  jurisdictions  &  —  9 

185  73        258 

After  the  Degree  had  been  conferred,  the  follow- 
ing deputations  were  introduced,  and  presented  ad- 
dresses of  welcome  and  congratulations  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  : — 

Newport    Band   of    Hope  Union. — Messrs.    E. 

Grove  (Preaident),  L.  B.  Moore,  Heybyrne,  A.  A. 

Stephens,  C.  Barfoot,  E.  J.  Smith,  Hancock,  and 

Ayliefe. 

Independent  Order  of  RechRbites—South  Mon- 


mouth District.— Messrs.  W.  H.    Brown,  D.C.R., 
J.  Lethby,  D.S.,  F.  W.  Brett,  and  Uiggins. 

Independent  Order  of  Rechabites,  Star  of  the 
Usk  Tent. — Messrs.  W.  L.  Moore, Parker,  Mordey, 
G.  H.  Dunn,  Barber,  and  W.  A.  Lane. 

Newport  Auxiliary  U.K.A. — Messrs.  Heybyrne, 
Winter,  Edwards,  L.  B.  Mooro,  W.  L.  Moore,  E. 
J.  Smith,  and  E.  H.  Carbutt,  M.P. 

Newport  Total  Abstinence  Society. — Mr.  A.  A. 
Stephens,  Rev.  C.  H.  Poppleton,  Messrs.  Mordey, 
Llewellyn,  S.  Wayland,  L.  B.  Moore,  F.  Hey- 
byrne, E.  J.  Smith,  E.  Grove,  S.  Harso,  and  Rev. 
A.  T.  Jones. 

Bro.  Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T. ,  responded  in  a 
few  well-choaen  remarks  to  each  deputation,  and  at 
the  close  the  entire  Grand  Lodge  rose  and  gave 
three  hearty  cheers. 

At  the  close  of  the  opening  sitting  a  large 
number  of  the  members  and  friends  partook  of  tea 
in  the  Tabernacle  School-room,  after  which  a  large 
public  reception  meeting  was  held  in  the  Royal 
Albert  Hall,  under  the  presidency  of  E.  H. 
Carbutt,  Esq.,  M.P. 

TUESDAY'S    PROCEEDING. 

After  the  opening  ceremony  and  the  Roll-call, 
the  following 

DlsTinoukhed  Visitors 
were  introduced — ■ 
Bro.  W.  W.  Turnbull,       R.W.G.Sec. 

„     Gilbert  Archer,         G.W.C.T.  of  Scotland. 

„     W.  T.  Raper,  G.W.C.T.  of  Wales. 

„     Fergusson,  G.W.V.T.  of  Wales. 

SIsterC.  A.  Gray  (Antwerp),  R.W.G.D.M. 

The  Report  of  the  G.  W.C.T., which  has  already 
appeared  in  our  columns,  was  then  discussed. 
Bro.  Brooks  (York,  S.  W.)  took  exception  to  the 
political  references  to  Yorkshire,  and  Bro.  E. 
Wood,  G.W.T.,  moved  to  omit  the  clause 
making  special  reference  to  Middlesex,  shew- 
ing that  it  implied  censure  upon  the 
District  authorities,  and  was  calculated  to  cause 
division  in  the  District.  Bro.  Wmton,  D.C.T., 
seconded  this,  and  a  warm  discussion  ensued,  in 
which  Bros.  Rev.  J.  Deans,  Moloney,  A.  Robinson, 
S.  In3ull,W.  Sutherland,  K.  A.  Gibson,  Kemspter, 
McNab,  and  the  G.W.C.T.,  took  part.  Ultimately 
this  section  of  the  G.  W.C.T.'s  report  was  adopted, 
excepting  Section  VII. ,  relating  to  Parliamentary 
Action  and  other  clauses  which  were  specially 
referred  to  in  the  Digest  of  Resolutions. 

The  Report  of  the  G.S.J.T.  was  then  con- 
sidered. The  section  relating  to  national  prize  ex- 
aminations was  discussed  at  some  length.  Sister 
Walshaw,  G.S.J.T.,  stated  that,  out  of  50,000  chil- 
dren, under200from40  Lodges  took  part.  Bro.  T.  W. 
Smyth  (Durham  S.)movedtoamend  by  urging  upon 
G.L.  Executivethedesirabilityof  assisting  by  money 
or  votes  of  prizes  to  such  Districts  as  might  adopt 
prize  examinations.  He  suggested  District  competi- 
tions, but  a  national  set  of  questions.  Sister 
Green,  P.G.W.V.T.,  seconded,  and  Bros.  Forder, 
(W^orcester),  Bell  (E.  Cumberland)  and  others  took 
part   in   the   discussion,    and  the   amendment  was 


S.E.  Lancashire. — A  lively  discussion  arose 
upon  the  question  whether  the  G.S.J.T.  was  really 
empowered  to  refuse  to  endorse  the  Commission  of 
a  brother  or  sister  recommended  as  Superintendent. 
Eros.E.Wood,J.G.Tolton,J.W.Padlield,Kempster, 
Dimbleby,  J.  R.  Bennett,  J.  G.  Rogers,  George 
Dodds,  J.  Edwards,  and  others  took  part  in  the 
debate,  and  it  was  ultimately  resolved  to  re-affirm 
the  principle  that  G,L,  officers  had  the  power  to 


refuse  to  grant  a  commisaion,  or  to  withdraw  a 
conunisaion. 

A  further  discussion  arose  as  to  the  G.S.J.T. 'a 
rectjmmendation  that  the  D.S.J.T.  be  not  installed 
till  his  recommendation  had  been  endorsed  by  the 
G.  S.  J.T.  Bro.  Waine  (Nottingham),  moved,  and  Bro. 
A.  Robinson  (Northumberland),  seconded,  that  the 
installation  proceed  as  hitherto,  but  if  not  subse- 
quently approved  by  G.S.J. T.,  the  installation  to 
be  void.  The  motion  and  amendment  were  both 
lost,  and  the  report  as  a  whole  waa  poatponed  for 
further  consideration  in  connection  with  the  report 
of  the  committee  on  the  Juvenile  Department. 

The  G.W.  Secuehry's  KEroiiT  was  then  taken 
up.  Bro.  Moloney  took  exception  to  the  con- 
tinuance of  the  trading  department.  Bro.  Walshaw 
supported  its  retention,  but  moved  that  the  item  of 
Homo  Mission  department  be  included  in  the 
general  statement  of  accounts.  Bros.  Sutherland 
(Middlesex),  S.  Alexander  (Suflblk),  Harrison  (W. 
Chesliirc),  A.  Lees  (Berks),  and  E.  Hall  discussed 
the  matter,  and  Bro.  J.  B.  Ceilings,  G.W.S. , 
replied,  answering  various  questions.  The  sugges- 
tions were  approved,  and  the  report  adopted. 

TiiK  G.  Electoual  Sctpehintendent's  Report 
was  then  considered.  Bro.  J.  B.  Collings  asked  if 
the  proposed  National  Council  meant  a 
separate  organisation.  Bro.  Kempster  replied 
in  the  negative.  Bro.  Amery  regretted  the  report 
did  not  convey  more  censure  to  those  E.S.'s  who 
had  not  done  their  duty.  Bros.W.  Mart  (Derby), 
Forater(CIeveland),  John  Mann  (E.  and  M.  Surrey), 
Cook,  W.  (Cumberland)  Derrington,  G.W.M. ,  and 
J.  Walker  (Notts),  took  part  in  the  discussion  on 
the  report.  Bro.  Kempster  replied,  and  the  report 
was  adopted.  Upon  the  motion  of  Bro.  Derring 
ton,  G.W.M.,  seconded  by  Sister  Robson, 
G.W.V.T.,  the  following  resolution  was  heartily 
adopted  ; — "That  this  Grand  Lodge  heartily  con- 
gratulate Bro.  J.  Kempster  on  llis  gallant  fight  as 
Parliamentary  candidate  for  the  Enfield  Division 
of  Middlesex,  during  the  recent  Gener.al  Election, 
and  while  it  deeply  regrets  his  defeat,  thanks  him 
for  tho  une(iuivocal  position  he  maintained  as  a 
Temperance  worker." 

Bro.  Kempster  was  received  with  hearty  cheers 
and  suitably  responded. 

The  G.L.  Executive's  Report  was  then  dis- 
cussed. Bro.  D.  Y.  Scott  took  exception  to 
the  clause  in  the  report  stating  that  because  tlio 
contributions  fell  ao  far  short  of  the  expenses 
the  Executive  had  no  alternative  but  to  terminate 
the  engagement  of  the  Superintendent.  He 
characterised  the  conduct  of  t'le  Executive  in  aome- 
what  strong  terma.  Bro.  George  Dodds,  G.W.C., 
replied,  shewing  that  the  Executive  had  really  no 
alternative,  and  that  they  had  endeavoured  to  act 
in  a  very  consideraie  spirit,  and  after  the 
most  careful  deliberation.  Bro.  Scott's  amend- 
ment was  negatived  by  an  overwhelming  majority. 
Bros.  Winton  and  Bowen  recommended  the  Home 
Mission  work  in  its  present  form  to  the  hearty 
support  of  the  members.  Bro.  Collings,  G.W.S. , 
made  a  statement  as  to  the  advantageous  terras  upon 
which  the  new  offices  had  been  purchased.  The 
report  waa  adopted. 

A  Conference  on  Juvenile  Templary 
was  held  in  the  Town  Hall  on  Tuesday  evening. 
Bro.  Walsh  '.w  presided  on  behalf  of  the  G.S.J.T., 
who  occupied  a  seat  by  his  side.  Bro.  T.  W. 
Smyth  (S.  Durham)  acted  as  secretary  of  the  Con- 
ference. Several  of  the  Grand  Lodge  officers  and  a 
large  number  of  representatives  and  visitors 
attended,  and  Beveral  matters  of  apecial  intereat  to 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  10,  1886. 


the  Juvenile  work,  including  questions  raised 
the  Digest  for  Grand  Lodge,  were  discussed,  a 
decisions  arrived  at. 


associated  with  it.  Tiie  members  would  make  their  Dimblehy  (Surrey,  E.  and  M.),  C.  Gibson 
own  rules  subject  to  the  Friendly  Societies' Acts,  |  (Durham,  N.),  E.  \.  Gower  (Suffolk\  J.  W. 
and  elect  their  own  olliccrs  to  manage  it,  and  lie    Uopkins  (Gloucester,    EO,    -J-   Deans  (Yprks,  C.), 


WEDNESDAY'S  PROCEEDINGS. 
By   previous  appointment    Wednesday  morning 
had  been  fixed  for  taking  up  the  resolutions  upon 
tho  Digest,  and  this  order  was  now  observed. 

Tub  Life  Long  Pledoe.— Bro.  Hyatt,  Mid- 
Somerset,  moved,  and  Bro.  Davey,  Naval, 
seconded,  a  resolution  to  provide  that  the  life-long 
obligation  be  not  administered  in  the  Sub-Lodi,'e 
Degree.  Bro.  Hyatt  argued  that  to  .adminstcr  the 
life-long  pledge  to  many  who  were  sure  to  break  it 
was  an  encour,agement  to  lying.  He  claimed  that 
nearly  all  the  leading  spirits  of  Good  Templary 
had  first  taken  the  ordinary  abstinence 
pledge  (which  did  not  specifically  bind  them 
for  life,  and  he  wanted  those  who  had  never 
had  their  training  to  take  a  preliminary  pledge  and 
have  a  time  of  probation  before  taking  so  solemn  an 
obligation.  Bro.  Davey  urged  that  some  candidates 
refused  to  take  the  pledge  for  life,  and  were  thus 
lost  to  the  Order.  Bro.  Brown,  Monmouth,  moved 
No.  2  against  any  alteration  in  the  life  long  pledge. 
It  had  accomplished  what  other  pledges  had  failed 
in.  Though  men  broke  their  pledges — as  in  the 
case  of  matrimony— it  was  no  cscuse  for  refusin?  to 
take  the  pledge.  Bro.  Rev.  Church,  Warwick, 
seconded.  Bros.Turl.and.Re  -.  S.  J.Southwood.Beds., 
G.  Clarke,  Lane,  S.  W.,  and  Dodson,  Durham,  S., 
continued  the  discussion,  and  Bro.  Kempster  moved 
a  further  amendment,  not  to  alter  the  G.L.  Obli- 
gation, but  to  authorise  some  plan  of  providing  a 
probationary  period  for  those  whose  circumstances 
or  conscientious  scruples  required  it.  Sister  C. 
Impey  seconded  this  amendment,  and  argued  that 
the  marriage  vow  rather  proved  the  necessity 
for  probation,  as  people  did  not  marry  at  first 
sight.  She  instanced  cases  in  which  fighters  had 
been  brought  to  the  Lodge.  They  were  really  wish- 
ing to  reform,  but  when  the  life-long  obligation 
was  put  to  them  they  said,  "  it  was  too  bad  to  ask 
a  fellow  so  much  as  that."  It  was  somewhat 
explained  away  that  they  were  only  under- 
stood to  promise  that  by  God's  help  they  would 
endeavour  to  keep  the  pledge  for  life.  Bro.  Cooke 
(N.  Cumberland)  opposed.  He  thought  it 
would  cause  strife  in  the  Lodges.  Bro.  D.  Y. 
Scott  also  opposed.  He  thought  Bro.  Kempster's 
proposal  was  simply  burlesquing  the  thing.  Bro. 
Rev.  H.'  J.  Boyd  replied  in  support  of  the  first 
resolution  in  favour  of  some  more  efficient  pre- 
paration before  being  admitted  to  full  member- 
ship. If  more  care  were  t.aken  to  impress  on  candi- 
dates the  nature  of  the  obligation,  more  would 
remain.  The  pledge  needed  to  be  more  fully  under- 
staod.  Candidates  should  realise  that  theybind  them- 
selves not  to  reveal  the  password,  nor  to  break  the 
rules,  such  as  that  prohibiting  character  dress,  and 
so  violate  their  obligation.  The  vote  was  then 
taken  and  it  was  resolved  by  a  large  majority  to 
make  no  change  in  tho  existing  method  of  obliga- 
tion. 

The  Peovident  Fund  was  then  discussed.  Bro. 
Bartlett  moved  No.  7,  protesting  against  the  forma- 
tion of  any  Provident  Fund  in  connection  with  the 
Order,  as  committing  the  Order  to  financial  re- 
sponsibilities which  it  is  not  justified  in 
undertaking.  Bro.  Rev.  H.  J.  Boyd  seconded. 
In  England,  he  said,  their  members  had  every 
opportunity  of  joining  a  benefit  society,  and  there 
was  not  the  smallest  need  for  a  new  one-  If  it 
failed  the  Order  would  be  blamed  and  they  would 
all  be  committed  to  it.  One  attraction  of  tho 
Order  to  him  and  to  others  was  that  it  was  a  non- 
beneficiary  societ}'.  They  joined  it  for  the  good 
they  could  do  and  not  for  what  they  could  get  out 
of  it.  The  Rechabites  and  the  Sons  of  Temperance 
were  doing  no  Temperance  work,  and  this  Order 
would  tend  in  that  direction  if  pre-occupied  with 
financial  business  of  this  kind.  Bro,  Miller 
(Carabs.)said  there  were  no  benefit  societies  at 
work  in  many  country  districts,  and  it  would  be  a 
great  advantage  to  have  one  in  connection  with  a 
country  Lodge  where  they  had  not  the  advantage  of 
the  populous  towns,  Bro.  A.  Robinson  followed, 
and  Bro.  J.  Davies  (W.  Cheshire)  urged  that  the 
benefit'system  would  absorb  time  and  work  needed 
for  the"  good  of  the  Order.  Bro.  PadBeld  (Glou- 
cester, W.)  opposed,  as  not  likely  to  gain  members 
for  the  Order.  Bro.  Mansergh  also  opposed.  Who 
was  to  manage  it  at  headquarters,  and  who  was  to 
transact  the  business  in  the  Lodges  ?  Did  their 
returns  indicate  that  the  work  would  bo  well  done ! 
Bro.  George  Dodds  replied  for  the  j  Executive. 
The  report  only  reported  progress.  The  committee 
asked  for  further  time  to  submit  the  entire  scheme 
to  the  membership.     As  to   who  would  manage  it 


ubmitted  they  could  do  it  as  well  as  other  simil 
societies.  It  was  true  that  other  Temperance 
benefit  societies  did  little  or  no  Temperance  work, 
and  that  was  a  reason  why  we  should  keep  our  own 
members  connected  with  tho  Order  and  combine 
the  two  advantages  of  good  Temperance  work  and 
provision  for  sickness  and  death.  The  report  was 
then  voted  upon  by  sign  vote  and  was  adopted  by 
H6  .against  85.  Tho  yeas  and  navs  were 
dcd,  the  result  being  109  for  the 
adoption  of  the  report  and  70  against.  Tho  report 
was  accordingly  ad.iptcd  and  the  scheme  will  be 
further  considered  and  submitted  to  the  membor- 
ship  for  fuller  examination  prior  to  next  annual 
Session. 

THE  ELECTION  OF  OFFICERS 
now  intervened,  and  was  proceeded  with  till  com- 
pleted, the  discussion  of  the  Digest  being  resumed 
at  intervals  of  counting  the  votes.  We  will,  how- 
ever, now  give  the  complete  report  of  the  elections 
and  afterwards  resume  the  report  of  the  legislative 
business. 

GkandWokthy  Chief  TEjrPLAR. — For  the  seven- 
teenth time,  Bro.  Joseph  Matins  was  re-nominated, 
and  he  received  the  unanimous  vote  of  the  Grand 
Lodge.  Bro.  George  Dodds  presided,  and  upon 
his  announcement  of  Bro.  Malins'  election,  Grand 
Lodge  very  heartily  cheered  the  newly-elected 
G.W.C.T. 

Ge.vnd  Woetuy  CoUNSEiLOE. — For  this  office 
there  were  four  nominations,  Bros.  W.  Wint'm, 
Middlesex  ;  John  Edwards,  Lancashire,  S.E.  ;John 
Bowen,  Kent,  W.;  D.  Y.  Scott,  Warwick.  On  the 
first  b.allot  181  votes  were  cast,  91  being  re- 
quired to  elect.  The  votes  were  GO,  54,  37, 
29.  It  was  resolved  to  strike  out  the  lowest 
numbers,  whereupon  Bros.  Winton,  Edw.ards,  and 
Scott  were  again  voted  upon.  In  the  second  ballot 
174  voted,  88  being  required  to  elect,  the  numbers 
being  70,  02,  42.  The  lowest  being  again  struck  off, 
Bros.  Edwards  and  Winton  were  finally  voted  upon, 
Bro.  Edwards  receiving  90  and  Bro.  Winton  85 
votes.  Bro.  John  Edwards,  P.G.W.C.T.,  was 
declared  duly  elected  amid  hearty  applause. 

GR:lNri  ScrrEEINTENDENT  OF  JnVENILE  TeMPLAKS. 

— ^Bros.  S.  Insull,  Middlesex  ;  J.  Walshaw,  Yorks., 
N.W. ;  and  J.  Wilshaw,  Lancashire,  S.E.,  were 
nominated.  The  merits  of  the  candidates  were 
spoken  to  by  Bros,  D.  Cover,  E.  Wood,  and  W, 
Wh.atmough.  Bro.  Walshaw  received  109  votes  on 
the  first  ballot,  the  other  votes  being  3.3  and  24, 
whereupon  Bro.  J.  Walshaw  was  declared  duly 
elected,  and  the  result  was  heartily  cheered. 

Grand  Electoral  Superintendent.  — Bro.  John 
Kempster  was  the  only  candidate  nominated,  and 
was  therefore  unanimously  re-elected,  and  the  an- 
nouncement was  heartily  greeted. 

Gr-ujd  Worthy  Vice  Templar. — There  were 
two  nominations  for  this  office — Sister  C.  Impey, 
Somerset,  Mid,  and  Sister  Mrs.  Eccles,  Lancashire, 
N.E.  Sister  Impey  received  140,  and  Sister  Eccles 
otes.  Sister  Impey  was  declared  elected 
amid  hearty  cheers. 

Grand  Worthy  Secretary. — Bro.  J.  B.  Col- 
lings  was  nominated,  and  there  being  no  other 
nomination,  was  unanimously  re-elected,  and 
heartily  cheered. 

Grand  Worthy  Treasiirer. — Bros.  J.  Derring- 
ton  and  J.  Bowen  were  nominated.  Bro.  Derring- 
ton  received  122,  and  Bro.  Bowen  53  votes.  Bro. 
Derrington  was  declared  elected,  and  was  heartily 
cheered. 

Grand  Worthy  Chaplain. — For  this  office 
there  were  nine  nominations : — Bros.  Rev.  W. 
Mainprize,  Lincoln  ;  Rev.  J.  Deans,  Yorks  (C.)  ; 
Rev.  James  McNab,  Cumberland  (W.)  ;  Rev.  \i . 
Spurgeon,  Worcester  ;  Rev.  J.  J.  Cooper,  North- 
ampton (S. )  ;  Rev.  S.  J.  Southwood,  Beds.  ; 
Rev.  W.  H.  Cariss,  Warwick  ;  Rev.  T.  W. 
P.  Taylder,  Durham  (N.);  W.  Winton,  Middle- 
sex. On  the  first  ballot  177  votes  were 
cast,  88  necess.ary  to  elect.  It  was  then  ordered  to 
skrike  off  all  below  15,  and  Bros.  Winton,  Main- 
prize,  Deans,  and  Cariss  were  again  voted  upon  ; 
180  votes  were  cast,  requiring  91  to  elect, 
the  numbers  being  90,  47,  27,  10.  Tho  two 
lowest  wore  then  struck  off,  and  in  the  final  ballot 
Bro.  Winton  received  117  and  Bro.  Mainprize  CO 
votes.  Bro.  Winton  was  declared  duly  elected,  and 
heartily  greeted. 


G.  W.  Miller  (Cainbs.),  H.  J.  Osborn  (Gloucester, 
W.),  J.  G.  Rogers  (Hants,  S.).— Upon  the  first 
b,allot  171  votes  were  cast,  re<iuiring  80  to  elect.  All 
below  10  were  struck  off,  and  Bro.  Osborn  retired 
by  consent.  Bros.  Mainprize,  Dimbleby,  Brown, 
Deans,  and  Insull  were  then  balloted  upon, 
when  172  votes  were  cast,  the  numbers  being 
Mainprize,  51 ;  Dimbleby,  38  ;  Brown,  30.  The 
two  lowest  with  24  and  23  wore  then  struck  off  ; 
d  the  next  ballot  gave  Mainprizo,  64  ;  Brown, 
54  ;  Dimbleby,  44.  In  the  final  ballot  Mainprize 
received  80,  and  Brown  78  ;  and  Bro.  Rev.  W. 
Mainprize  was  declared  duly  elected  and  cheered. 
The  Dioest  Resu.med. 
Tax  ox  Members  in  Arkears. — Bro.  Cave, 
Wilts.,  moved  No.  13,  to  rescind  regulations  by 
which  Sub-Lodges  are  denied  password  or  com- 
pelled to  pay  tax  on  all  members  not  in  turn  com- 
pelled to  pay  their  dues,  and  not  even  liable  to  sus- 
pension until  two  quarters'  dues  are  in  arrear. — 
Bro.  Turner,  Essex,  seconded,  and  suggested  that 
no  tax  be  paid  on  those  whose  du^^s  have  not  been 
paid  for  the  previous  quarter.  The  proposal  was 
tabled. 

Biennial  Legislation. — Bro.  E.  A.  Davis, 
Devon,  S.,  proposed  No.  14  to  limit  altcr.ations  of 
constitution  to  .alternate  G.L.  Sessions,  unless  by 
three-fourths  vote  of  representatives.  This  was 
lost. 

District  Lodge  Membership. — Bro.  W,  Mart, 
Derby,  proposed  No.  15  to  obtain  D.  L.  membershipl 
without  personal  attendance.  Bro.  Cocker  (Yorks, 
S.W.)  seconded.  Bro.  Forder  (Worcester) 
plained  that  the  Degree  was  conferred  outside  D.L, 
in  his  District  by  the  attendance  of  D.L.  officers. 
The  G.W.C.T.  said  it  w,as  illegal  except  in  special 
sessions  of  D.L.     The  proposal  was  tabled. 

Press  Committee, — No,  15a.  from  G.W.C.T. 's 
Report,  to  make  provision  in  D.L.  Constitution  for 
appointing  a  committee  to  report  to  the  public 
Press,  was  adopted. 

Initiation  Fee. — No.  10,  Devon,  E.,  to  allow 
Sub-Lodges  to  fix  their  own  initiation  fees,  was 
tabled. 

Facilitating  the  Ballot. — No.  17,  Cornwall 
E.,  was  withdrawn. 

Su.spENSioN  FOR  ARREARS. — No.  18,  Northum- 
berland, to  abolish  article  prohibiting  suspension 
until  two  quarters  are  due,  and  one  month's  notice 
given  to  pay,  was  tabled. 

Election  of  Officers. — No.  19,  Sussex,  to  faci- 
litate voting  by  electing  the  highest  in  first  ballot, 
was  tabled. 

Probation  for  Restoration. — No.  20,  Derby, 
to  reduce  probation  for  members  previously  restored 
from  three  months  to  one  month,  and  to  confer 
Second  or  Third  Degree  one  month  after  restora- 
tion, was  discussed  at  some  length  by  Bros.  Mart, 
Davies,  Dimbleby,  E.  A.  Davies,  atid  was  lost. 

Basis  of  Representation. — Nos.  21,  Somer- 
set, E.,  and  2lA  (G.W.C.T.),  to  base  representa- 
tion upon  February  instead  of  November  returns, 
&c.,  were  both  tabled. 

Character  Dress. — Bro.A.  Robinson,  Northum- 
berland,   moved  No.    22,  to  rescind   bye-laws  pro- 
hibiting  character  dress   in    connection    with  the 
Order.       He  detailed  the  methods  by  which  the  law 
is  evaded,   and  that  the  newspapers    reported  aa 
though  in  connection  with  the  Lodge.     He  believed 
the  byc-laTT   was   violated  in  all  parts  of  the  juris- 
diction.     They  should  either  have  the  Constitution 
enforced  and   capable   of  enforcement  or  do  away 
with  the  restriction. 
Bro.  Jones,  Military,  seconded. 
Bro.   W.     H.  Richardson,  Durham  N.    moved 
No.  23,  to  permit  only  approved  pieces,  authorised 
by  G.W.C.T.,  to  be  performed  in  character   dress, 
Bro.  C.  GiusoN  seconded. 

Bro.  Brown,  Monmouth,  moved  No.  24,  to 
permit  character  dress  for  Temperance  pieces. 

Bro.  Lambert,  Middlesex,  moved  25,  for  t 
special  committee  to  consider  and  produce  suitable 
pieces,  and  to  rescind  bye-law  accordingly.  Bro, 
Lambert  spoke  strongly  against  allowing  chai-actei 
dress  in  the  Order.  He  said  they  introduced  i 
brother  dressed  in  a  gown  in  "  John  Barleycorn.' 
What  next  1  Dress,  scenery,  and  all  the  accessorie 
theatre.       He     would     rather    send    hi 


daughter  to  the  theatre  to  see  the  real  thing 
I  He  was  told  that  clergymen  allowed  it  in  th 
Grand  Worthy  Marshal. — For  this  office  there  I  Church  of  England.  They  were  masters  in  thei 
were  10  nominations  : — Bros.  W.  Mainprize  I  own  school-rooms,  and  could  regulate  it.  It  wa 
(Lincoln),  S.  Insull  (Middlesex),  G.  H.  Graham  not  so  with  our  Order.  Then  there  was  th 
(Kent,  M.),  13.  Tree  (Sussex),  W.  Woodall  (Yorks,  difficulty  about  licences  ;  they  came  in  contact  wit 
E.),  W.  Hobkirk  (Northumberland),  W.  H.  Brown  |  the^law  and  risked  untold  injury  to  the  Order. 


it  would  not   be  managed   by  the  Order,  though '  (Monmouth),   W.   J.   Phillips  (Kent,   E.),  F.  W,  1      Bro,  Govee  asked  as  to  the  law,  and 


May  10,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TE^rPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Bro.    Walsraw    replied    that  if  a   charge   was  now  the  privilege  of  receiving  tlie  reward   of   their 

made   for   admission   a  licence   was  required   and  own  merit  on  their  own   ground.       He   had   great 

penalties   might   be   enforced.      He    also    argued  pleasure    in    presenting    it   as   an    emblem  of  the 

atrougly  against  the   practice,      tt  would  drift  U3  Grand  Lodge  visit  and  in  testimony  of  their  success- 

into  a  more  entertainment  society.       We  should  fui  exertion?. 

lose  ministers,  deacons,  and  serious-minded  persons!      Addressing  the  Military  Representatives,  ho  said 

we  could  not  afford  to  lose.     At  present  Sunday-  he   had  now   to  perform  the  more  thorough-giving 

schoolrooms  were  open  to  us,  but  this   would  close  duty   of   making    over    to   them    as   the   absolute 


thorn, 

Bro.  DoDDs,  G.W.C.,  opposedjcharacter  dress  I 
in  the  Order.  In  time  past  ho  had  expressed 
opinions  against  turning  Lodges  into  '"penny 
gaffs."  It  waa  a  nice  specimen  of  Gospal  Tem- 
perance. He  would  not  let  his  daughter  go  to  such 
a  place.  They  were  too  old,  but  he  luid  grand- 
daughters antl  great-grandduughters,  and  he  would 
have  tlie  Lodges  fit  for  them  to  enter.  It  was  a 
poor  argument  that  because  the  law  was  broken 
therefore  they  must  legalise  wrong.  Suppose  they 
carried  that  to  its  logical  conclusion.  Men  broke 
the  Commandments ;  therefore  they  should 
repeal  the  Commandments.  If  the  thing 
was  wrong,  they  should  put  it  down, 
and  keep  it  down.  The  consequences  of 
auch  performances  would  be  fatal  to  our  Order. 
A  congregational  minister  told  hira  of  a  girl  who 
began  with  amateur  acting  and  was  now  .an  actress  in 
a  playhouse.  Had  the  Lodge  any  right  to  make 
money  out  of  character  acting  for  the  support  of 
Good  Templary  ? 

Bro.  WiNTON  said  the  proposal  to  allow  charac- 
ter drees  came  from  Middlesex  by  a  majority  vote. 
He  had  always  fought  against  it  and  would  con- 
tinue to  do  so.  He  did  not  ask  the  Lodge  to  pro- 
vide entertainment  for  his  child.  It  caused 
disunion  at  home.  If  they  began  with  character 
dress  they  would  go  on  to  scenery,  and  they  would 
want  the  property  man  for  the  Lodge-room  soon. 
No,  their  work  was  to  ennoble  and  to  raise.  He 
had  worked  as  a  missionary  in  the  slums  of 
London,  and  lie  know  the  mischief  this  kind  of 
thing  had  done,  and  dare  not  connect  himself  with 
an  institution  whose  tendency  it  would  bo  to  mis- 
lead and  ruin. 

The  proposals  to  allow  character  dress  were 
th(  n  voted  upon,  and  lost  by  a  very  large 
majority. 

The  G.W.C.T.  remarked  that  he  thought  the 
new  Executive  would  take  that  vote  as  a  clear  in- 
dication of  the  mind  of  Grand  Lodge,  and  that 
they  would  nut  allow  Lodges  by  any  mere  quibble 
to  evade  the  law,  but  would  regard  it  as  illegal 
to  got  up  such  entertainments  outside  for  the 
benefit  of  tlie  Lodge. 

Bro.  N.  W.  HuDBARD,  Surrey  E.  and  M.,  spoke 
of  the  difliculty,  and  referred  to  the  Alpine  Choir 
performances  as  being  in  character.  The  G.W.C.T. 
did  not  so  regard  thum,  and  Bro.  Eccles  defined 
those  wearing  character  dress  as  appearing  to  bo 
what  they  are  not.  A  clergyman  dressed  as  a 
clergyman  ;  a  Good  Templar  as  such,  and  so  on. 
It  was  retorted  that  Engliah  girls  dressed  as  Swiss 
girls  for  etl'ect. 

The  G.W.C.T.  said  he  would  give  no  official 
ruling  at  once  on  a  specific  case,  but  he 
was  satisfied  in  his  own  mind  as  to  the  will  and  in- 
tention of  Grand  Lodge, and  any  specific  case  would 
have  his  careful  attention  with  the  counsel  of  the 
SUecutive. 

Bro.  PouLTEE,  Warwick,  thought  G.  L.  did  not 
represent  the  feeling  of  the  membership,  but  that 
their  feeling  was  utterly  false  and  delusive.  He 
protested  against  the  irritation  and  interference. 
Ho  knew  that  a  Gospel  Temperance  Society  gave 
dramatic  entertainments,  and  that  clergymen, 
miuisterSj  and  evangelical  laymen  took  part  in 
them. 

Bro.  J.  B.  CoLLlNGs  said  it  was  no  good  laying 
down  a  law  they  could  not  carry  out.  If  they  said 
nn  money  should  como  to  their  funds  fr^iin  char- 
acter dress  o^tsido  the  Order  they  should  go 
further  and  prohibit  members  from  taking  part. 

The  G.W.C.T.  said  ho  would  hold  over  any  de 
ci&ion  without  prejudice  to  the  right  and  duty  in 
conjunction  witli  the  Executive  to  form  its  judg- 
ment in  such  cases,  and  to  give  effect  to  the  decision 
of  Grand  Lodge. 

Pkeskntation  of  the  Challenge  Shlelds. 
On  reaching  reference  to  this  subject  in  th 
Executive  Report,  the  Presentation  of  the  Adult 
Shield  was  formally  made  to  the  Military  District, 
and  of  the  Juvenile  Shield  to  the  MonmouthDis- 
trict.  The  Representatives  having  been  called  up. 
The  G.W.C.T.  remarked  that  it  was  his  duty  to 
make  over  to  them  the  prizes  they  had  won  by 
their  exerticns.  The  Monmouth  District  had  gained 
a  great  increase  in  the  Adult  as  well  as  the  Juvenile 
sections  of  the  Order,  and  had  now  won  the 
Juvenile  Shield  for  the  second  time.      They  had 


property  of  the  MUitary  District  the  Shield  they  had 
won  three  times  under  the  conditions  laid  down 
by  tho  rules.  The  Military  District  had  been  sub- 
ject to  removals  and  changes,  and  had  won  the 
shield  by  sheer  hard  work  and  industry.  The  reward 
was  richly  deserved.  He  was  glad  to  learn  that 
their  highest  officers  were  proud  of  their  temporary 
victory  :  they  would  be  still  more  proud  now  that 
they  were  the  permanent  owners  of  this  important 
trophy. 

Bros.  Brown,  DC.T.,  and  Davis,  D.S.J.T.. 
received  the  Juvenile  Trophy  on  bahalf  of  their 
District.  Bro.  Brown  remarked  that  its  receipt 
gave  him  great  pleasure.  He  told  the  Grand  Lodge 
last  year  they  intended  to  keep  it.  As  a  District, 
they  were  all  specially  interested  in  Juvenile  work, 
and  they  worked  well  together.  Bro.  Davis  also 
acknowledged  the  award.  He  said  they  had  prayed 
for  it.  They  must  forgive  the  Welsh  for  long 
prayers  ;  their  prayers  had  lasted  two  years,  and 
they  should  still  go  on  praying  and  secure  the 
shield.     (Applause. ) 

Bro3.  O.  G.  L.  Jones  and  E.  R.  Smith  received 
the  Adult  Shield.  Bro.  Jones  said  they  did  so  with 
deep  veneration  as  a  tribute  to  hai'd  work.  The 
shield  had  the  honour  of  a  public  reception  last 
year  at  Colchester.  General  Mute  had  paid  an 
eloquent  tribute  to  their  hard  work  as  Good 
Templars.  He  (Bro.  Jones)  had  attended  every 
meeting  of  his  Lodge  during  tho  year  except 
the  one  held  that  night,  and  had,  single-handed, 
conducted  a  Juvenile  Temple.  He  was  very  thankful 
for  the  generous  gift  of  this  trophy.  Bro.  Smith 
remarked  that  one  feature  of  regret  was  that  there 
was  no  shield  to  ofier  next  year,  but  they  would 
still  work  for  the  good  of  the  Order,  and  if  they 
were  not  first  next  year  they  would  be  second. 

Ballot  Election  of  Y.D.'s. — Reverting  to  the 
Digest,  Bro.  Parkinson,  Yorks,  Cleveland,  now 
moved  No.  33  for  recommendation  of  V.D.'s  by 
ballot  vote  at  the  annual  session  of  D.L,  This  was 
tabled. 

Address  by  Bro.  George  Dodds,  G.W.C. 
As  the  G.  W.C.  was  obliged  to  leave  Grand  Lodge 
on  the  following  morning,  he  now  asked  leave  to 
address  a  few  retiring  words  to  Grand  Lodge.  He 
thanked  them  for  tho  honour  they  had  conferred 
on  him  during  the  last  two  years  by  electing  him  to 
the  proud  position  he  held.  He  had  done  his  best 
to  serve  the  Order  as  an  Executive  officer.  He 
was  not  so  young  as  he  once  was,  but  he  had 
travelled  almost  every  month  to  the  Executive 
meetings,  generally  held  in  Birmingham,  a  distance 
of  about  450  miles,  passing  two  nights  on  the 
rail.  He  was  conscious  that  he  had  done  his 
duty  since  he  joined  the  Order.  He  had  been 
Lodge  Deputy  about  13  years,  and  he  was  pleased 
to  wind  up  his  50  years  of  labour  in  their  service. 
His  jubilee  year  of  Temperance  work  was  close  at 
hand.  He  had  prayed  God  to  grant  him  50  years 
of  useful  service.  Temperance  work  was  his  meat 
and  his  drink.  The  Gospel  kept  his  heart  right, 
and  Teetutalism  kept  him  sober,  and  so  he  had  two 
strings  to  his  bow.  Some  one  had  said 
the  new  pledge  kept  mure  than  the  old. 
Well,  those  could  say  most  who  knew  most  about 
it.  In  1836  he  joined  the  committee  of  the  New- 
castle Temperance  Society.  There  were  12  of  them 
and  every  one  of  them  had  served  faithfully  and 
truly.  Eleven  of  them  had  kept  the  pledge,  and 
worked  for  God  and  man,  and  now  the  last  left 
of  the  12  was  the  humble  individual  be- 
fore them.  (Applause.)  Ho  would  like 
to  imbue  them,  especially  the  young  now 
rising  up,  with  tho  spirit  those  early  workers  were 
baptised  into.  They  would  not  win  by  frivolity, 
but  must  prove  to  the  world  that  they  were  better 
as  men  and  as  husbands,  and  in  all  their  relations, 
and  that  they  worked  with  a  single  eye,  with  God 
and  for  God.  He  would  like  to  live  to  see  the  Bill 
passed  that  would  give  them  power  to  pub  down 
the  evil  traffic.  They  would  then  have  work  to  do 
to  go  into  their  Districts,  and  use  the  votes  that 
Parliament  had  given.  Might  the  richest  blessings 
of  High  Heaven  rest  upon  them.  He  had  served 
the  cause  religiously  and  pecuniarily.  He  had  given 
it  half  his  life.  He  had  gone  forth  with  his  bell 
and  his  tracts,  and  had  lived  to  see  the 
fruit  of  his  labours.  He  had  sat  down 
with  families  whose  fathei-s  ho  had  reclaimed, 
and  it  made  him  wish  himself  young  again,  that  ho 


might  take  the  road  once  more.  flight  Heaven 
lead  them  into  the  richest  paths.  This  might  be 
the  last  time  he  would  meet  them.  The  doctor 
told  him  not  long  since  that  ho  was  going  home  ; 
he  had  been  making  for  home  a  long  time,  but  if 
he  had  health  and  strength  he  should  hope  to  come 
back  another  year,  and  they  would  hear  the  old 
man's  voice  once  more.  The  address  was  received 
with  deep  feeling,  and  was  one  of  simple  eloquence 
and  power.  At  its  close  hearty  cheers  were  given, 
and  the  Doxology  was  spontaneously  and  very 
heartily  sung. 

Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  then  responded.  He 
said  he  felt  that  the  words  of  the  * 'grand  old  man" 
called  for  some  words  from  him  in  addition  to  tho 
spontaneous  response  of  tho  members.  Those 
words  had  been  so  eloquent  they  would  all  feel  that 
a  blessing  was  remaining  with  them.  Their  brotlier 
looked  back  and  wished  he  could  renew  the 
struggles  and  trials  of  the  early  days.  Bro.  Dodds 
linked  this  Order — one  of  the  youngest — with  tho 
oldest  and  earliest  form  of  Temperance  effort.  They 
would,  as  a  Grand  Lodge,  wish  to  be  represented  at 
his  jubilee,  and  they  would  more  definitely  acknow- 
ledge the  service  Bro.  Dodds  had  rendered.  When 
he,  Bro.  Malins,  looked  back  upon  what  they  had 
passed  through,  he  wondered  it  had  nut  turned 
the  colour  of  their  hair.  They  had  stood  true  to 
one  another,  though  they  had  rent  asunder  some  of 
the  dearest  ties  of  personal  relationship.  Bro.  Dodds 
had  stood  by  them  although  he  regarded  with  the 
friendship  of  a  life-time  those  who  severed  from  us. 
We  greatly  prized  his  blessing  ana  his  fellowship, 
and  hope  that  both  would  still  be  with  us. 

THURSDAY'S  PROCEEDINGS. 

Preston  Club  Breakfast. 

The  seventh  annual  reunion  of  members  who 
were  present  at  tlie  Preston  session  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  held  in  1872 — the  first  great  national  gather- 
ing after  the  Order  assumed  national  proportions — 
which  was  held  in  the  Liberal  Association  Room, 
Hill-street,  on  Thursday  morning.  The  '*  Preston 
Club  "  was  formed  at  the  Birmingham  session  in 
1880,  to  perpetuate  the  friendships  formed  at 
Preston,  to  keep  in  view  old  former  members  of 
the  Order,  and  to  bring  the  influences  of  the  early 
days  of  Templary  to  bear  on  its  current  needs. 
After  breakfast  on  Thursday  morning,  Bro. 
J.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  took  the  chair.  Letters 
were  read  from  the  following  absent  members  : — 
Bro.  Revs.  J.  Mackenzie,  J.  J.  Woods,  Rev.  W. 
Mottram,  Rev.  E.  Franks,  R.  P.  J.  Simpson,  J. 
Wakefield,  Liverpool, who,  from  ill-health,  had  left 
the  Order,  T.  Leeming,  Lettle,  who  had  also  re- 
tired, Sister  E.  Pull,  Bros.  T.  W.  Richardson, 
Isaac  Smith,  R.  B.  Whitehead,  T.  B.  Clark,  Joseph 
Thomas,  R.  W.  Duxbury,  George  Calvert,  Clement 
Malins,  Sister  Eliza  Malins,  Robert  Bragge,  T. 
WilmshuratjG.  Hastings,  R.  Sands,  Rev.  J.  Fletcher, 

Bro.  J.  J.  Woods  referred  to  the  club  as  "the 
Old  Guard  of  the  Order,"  and  expressed  the  hope 
that  the  members  would  feel  that  they  muit  en- 
deavour to  raise  the  Order  to  the  enthusiasm  it 
possessed  at  the  time  of  the  Preston  session.  The 
Prestonians  had  enough  power  and  influence  to  re- 
vive the  Order.  "Would  they  do  it?  Bro. 
Malins  said  there  was  good  news  from  four 
members  of  the  club  who  had  gone  abroad 
—Rev.  H.  W.  Parsons  (late  "  of  Brighton, 
now  of  America),  Miss  Field  (Birmingham,  in  New 
Zealand),  Bro.  George  White  (residing  now  in 
Tasmania),  and  Rev.  Peter  Aston  (Que'ensUnd). 
All  were  prospering.  Bro.  Malins  remarked  on  the 
fact  that  the  Order  had  extended  to  new  localities, 
notwithstanding  the  distractions  of  the  late  elec- 
tion. Speeches  of  abuut  a  minute  each  were 
then  made  by  the  members  present.  The  general 
tendency  was  to  press  on  all  efforts  to  revive  the 
work  in  full  faith  in  the  principles  and  mission  of 
the  Order.  Among  those  who  took  part  were 
Bros.  J.  Kerapster,  G.E.S.,  R.  Mansergh, 
P.G.W.C,  D.  Y.  Scott,  P.G.W.C,  J.  B  Colling 
G.W.S.,  W.  Woodall,  P.D.C.T.,  W.  Dodgaon, 
P.D.C.T.,  J.  Mann,  H.  J.  Osbcrn,  P.D.C.,  and 
James  Rae,  P.G.M.,  J.  Rewcaetle  Woods,  E.  A. 
Davies,  C.  Pinhoru,  J.  W.  Williams,  W.  Smith, 
and  Sisters  Mrs.  Mansergh,  Eccles,  Woodall,  and 
Mann. 

On  the  re-assembling  of  Grand  Lodge,  and  after 
the  opening  ceremonies,  Bro.  Rev.  J.  Deans,  chair- 
man, introduced  the  report  of  the 

Special  Co^r^UTTEE  on  the  subject  of  the 
D.S.J.T.'s  Commission  in  S.E.  LANCiSBiUE.— As 
personal  matters  are  involved  we  do  not  propose  to 
report  details,  except  to  state  that  no  reflection 
whatever  was  made  upon  the  official  from  whom 
the  Commission  was  withlield,  and  that  the  com- 
mittee upheld  the  right  of  the  G.S.J.T,  to  refuse 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


May  10,  18S6. 


to  aigtt  the  Commission.  After  considerable  dis- 
cussion the  report  was  adopted,  and  a  strong 
feeling  was  expressed  that  it  was  desirable  that  a 
Grand  Lodge  officer  should  visit  the  District  to 
endeavour  to  remove  such  feeling  as  existed  and  to 
restore  harmony. 

Offer  of  Another  Challenge  Shield. 
A  letter  from  Bro.  R.  P.  J.  Simpson, 
Past  P.G.W.C.T.,  was  read,  stating  that  he  had  no 
desire  to  monopolise  the  honour,  but  if  no  other 
brother  felt  called  upon  to  do  so,  and  the  Grand 
Lodge  approved,  he  should  be  happy  to  offer 
another  shield  for  competition  upon  such  terms  as 
Grand  Lodge  might  approve.  The  letter  was  re- 
ceived with  applause,  and  the  kind  offer  was 
accepted,  the  conditions,  Sec. ,  being  referred  to  the 
Executive. 

Challenge  Shield. — Bro.  Dimbleby,  E.  and 
M.  Surrey,  then  moved  No.  34  on  the  Digest— to 
base  the  increase  of  adult  membershi'p  in  any 
** Shield"  competition  upon  the  addition  of  mem- 
bers, iri'espectivo  of  Clearance,  Associate,  and 
Ancient  Templar  Cards,  and  of  Lodges  transferred 
to  or  from  a  District. 

Bro.  Harrison,  W.  Cheshire,  moved  an  amend- 
ment, to  put  the  contest  on  a  basis  of  a  three 
years'  net  increase. 

Bro.  PouLTER,  Warwick,  moved  as  an  addition 
to  the  original  motion  that  the  increase  be  calcu- 
lated upon  not  less  than  250  members. 

Bro.  Rev.  H.  J.  Boyd  moved  to  dispense  with 
challenge  shields,  and  urged  that  they  needed  a 
holy  enthusiasm  to  work  for  humanity  and  not  for 
prizes. 

Bro.  Winton  seconded,  and  said  they  were  being 
reduced  to  little  children,  and  such  work  was  un- 
Bolid  and  unstable.  It  led  to  mere  excitement  and 
(Cultivated  the  lowest  motives. 

Bro.  Baldry,  (Naval),  thought  the  remarks  on 
this  subject  had  not  been  characterised  by  charity. 
Whilst  they  had  the  trophy  in  the  shield  they  saw 
greater  trophies  in  the  lives  of  the  soldiers,  many 
of  whom  had  reason  to  be  thankful  for  the  stimulus 
thus  given.  As  to  its  being  childish,  they  needed 
to  be  more  childlike,  and  it  would  be  better  for 
hem  if  they  were. 

Bro.  KiRKi's,  (Lane.  S.E.), believed  in  work  and 
faith,  and  contended  that  a  testimonial  acted  as  a 
healthy  stimulus. 

Bro.  Poulter's  proposal  was  adopted,  as  was  the 
whole  of  Resolution  34,  except  as  to  Ancient 
Templar  Cards,  which  was  withdrawn. 

The  Committee  on  Juvenile  \Voek 
then  introduced  their  Report,  and  its  discussion 
with  the  various  items  on  the  Digest  relating  to 
Juvenile  work  occupied  the  remainder  of  the 
morning  and  a  portion  of  the  afternoon  8itting,with 
the  following  result  : — 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  JUVENILE 
TEMPLARY. 
The  Committee  on  Juvenile  Templary  consisted 
of  Sister  Walshaw,  G.S.J.T.;  Bro.  T.  W.  Smyth, 
D.S.J.T.,  Durham,  South  ;  Bro.  D.  Gover, 
D.S.J.T.,  Middlesex  ;  Bro.  J.  Wilshaw,  D.S.J.T., 
Stafford,  N.  ;  Sister  H.  M.  Carter,  D.S.J.T., 
Sussex. 

Their  report  dealt  with  the  notices  of  motion  re- 
lating to  the  Juvenile  Order.  The  following  action 
was  taken  thereon  : — 

Character  Dress. — The  bye-law  applicable  to 
the  Sub-Lodges  was  made  to  include  the  Juvenile 
Temples, 

Challenge  Shield. — The  regulation  adopted  in 
the  case  of  the  adult  Challenge  Shield  as  to  the 
membership  to  be  included  in  making  the  award, 
Ac.,  was  also  made  to  apply  to  the  Juveniles. 

Age  of  Admission. — No  change  was  made  in 
this. 

Passwords. — The  monthly  password  was  re- 
adopted. 

D.  Council. — The  motion  to  have  the  Return 
forms  sent  to  the  D.  C.  Secretary  and  then  sent  to 
the  D.S.J.T.  was  not  adopted. 

Age  of  Supt. — The  ininimum  age  was  altered  to 
18  instead  of  21. 
JuvE^^LE  Lodges. — This  resolution  was  lost. 
Affiliation. — It  was  decided  that  one  month's 
noticeand  intimation  tothe  G.S.J.T.  and  D.S.J.T., 
together  with  a  majority  vote,  should  be  necessary 
to  sever  connection  with  either  Lodge  or  Temple. 

Admission  Ceremony  for  Juvenile  Temples 
for  Sub-Lodge  Recitals. — The  recommendation 
to  ask  R.W.G.L.  to  prepare  this  was  adopted, 

Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill. — A  resolution  to  sup- 
port this  was  passed. 

the  digest  resumed. 
The  Tax. — No.  47,  proposing  to  reduce  G.L.  tax 
from  lid.  to  Id.  (Durham, \V.),was  tabled.     No.  48 


(Cheshire,  W.), to  reduce  associates' fees  by  one-half, 
was  dropped.  No.  49  (Devon  S.  and  Cheshire,  \V.), 
to  abolish  tax  on  associate  members,  was  tabled,  as 
was  also  the  subject.  No.  61  (Camba.),  to  exempt 
Sub-Lodges  from  payment  of  tax  on  members 
initiated  during  last  month  of  quarter,  was  tabled. 
No. 52  (Cumberland,W.),  to  reduce  tax  on  sisters  to 
one-half  present  rate,  was  dropped. 

Decrees. — No.  53  (Northumberland),  to  abolish 
Degree  qualification  for  office  in  Sub-Lodge, 
was  lost.  No.  54  (Y"ork3,  Cleveland,  and  Stafford, 
N.),  to  allow  Sub  -  Lodges  to  confer  Third 
Degree,  as  formerly,  was  tabled.  No.  55,  as  to 
Degree  Temples,  was  held  over  for  report  on  Re- 
form of  the  Order.  No  5G  (Lane. ,  N.),  to  dispense 
with  Degree  qualification  for  Marshal  in  Lodges 
connected  with  a  Degree  Temple,  the  custody  of 
rituals  to  be  given  to  L.D.,  was  discussed  and 
No.  57  (Cumberland,  E.),  to  make  it  imperative 
that  all  D.L.  members  be  members  of  a 
Degree  Temple  wliere  such  exists,  was  tabled, 
as  was  No.  58  (Derby),  to  abolish  qualification  of 
D.L.  membership  for  G.L.  Degree.  No.  59 
(Devon,  S.),  to  {jive  greater  facilities  to  Naval  and 
Military  to  obtain  G.L  and  R.W.G.L  Degrees, 
was  referred  to  Executive.  Nos.  CO  and  61,  in 
reference  to  R.W.G.L.  Degree  were  postponed 
to  next  session.  No.  C2  (Isle  of  Wight), 
to  have  credentials  for  G.L.  membership  endorsed 
by  W.D.Sec,  in  addition  to  present  signatures,  was 
adopted. 

Provincial  Grand  Lodges.— No.  G5  (Northum- 
berland), to  petition  R.W.G.L.  to  empower  G.L.'s 
to  grant  charters  for  Provincial  Grand  Lodges,  was 
tabled. 

Kissing  Games.— (G.W.C.T.'s  report.)  No.  Goa, 
strictly  prohibiting  "  kissing  games  at  gatherings 
connected  with  the  Order,"  was  adopted  by  an 
overwhelming  majority,  after  an  animated  discus- 
sion. 

Installation  of  Officers. 
Upon  re-assembling  after  tea,  the  G.W.C.T.  an- 
nounced the  names  of  the  appointed  officers  who 
had  been  nominated  by  the  G.L.Executive,  and  in- 
ted  Bro.  W.  W.  Turnbull,  R.W.G.S.,  and 
G.W.S.  of  Scotland,  to  install  the  officers.  Bro. 
Turnbull  thereupon  officiated  as  R.  W.G.  Installing 
Officer,  with  the  assistance  of  Bro.  Potter, 
R.W.G.G.,  and  G.W.C.T.,  of  the  Channel  Isles, 
acting  as  R.W.G.M.,  and  Sister  Gray,R.  W.G. DM. 
The  following  is  the  complete  list  of  oflicers  then 
installed  :  — 

G.W.C.T.,  Bro.  Joseph  Malins,  Birmingham    (re- 
elected) 
G.W.Co.,        „     John  Edwards,  Manchester. 
G.S.J.T.,        „     J.  Walshaw.        Halifax. 
G.E.S.,  ,,     J.  Kempster,  London  (re-elected) 

G.W.V.T.,  Sister  Impey,  Somerset. 

G.W.S.,       Bro.  J.  B.  Ceilings,    Liverpool       (re- 
elected) 
G.W.T.,         ,,     J.  Derrington.    Birmingham. 
G.W.Ch.,       „     W.  Winton,         London. 
G.W.M.,       ,,     Rev.  W.  Mainprize,  Cleethorpes. 

(The  abo ve-named  form  the  G. L.  Executive 
Council.) 

A.G.S.,         Bro.  L.  Plymen,  W.  Surrey. 

G.D.M.,       Sister  Pryor,  E.  Devon. 

G.G.,  Bro.  W.  Wocdall,       E.  Yorks. 

G.S.,  ,,     J.J.Thomas,      Lancashire.  S.W. 

G.M.,  „      W.  H.  Brown,    Monmouth'. 

P.G.W.C.T.,  Bro.  Rev.  Jos.  Deans,  C.  Yorks. 
The  G.W.C.T.'s  Installation  Address. 
Upon  the  completion  of  the  Installation  cere- 
mony, the  G.W.C.T.,  being  the  last  installed,  pro- 
ceeded, as  is  his  wont,  to  address  the  Lodge.  He 
said  he  had  spent  nearly  half  his  life  and  the  whole 
of  his  manhood  in  working  for  the  Order.  What  a 
history  the  Order  had  been,  and  how  great  a  good 
it  was  now.  Could  anybody  doubt  the  Order  was 
doing  us  good  !  Every  Grand  Lodge  was  more  or  less 
remarkable  for  one  feature  or  another.  If  at  any 
time  the  spirits  of  some  men  of  power  and  ability 
had  departed  from  us  there  had  been  no  lack  of 
such  during  our  present  session.  TherH  did  not 
exist  any  deliberative  body  that  dealt  with  ques- 
tions in  the  calm  and  able  manner  that  was 
displayed  in  this  Grand  Lodge.  Never  in 
his  experience  had  he  witnessed  the  same  direct- 
ness of  speech  and  readiness  to  catch  points,  or 
such  administrative  ability,  whilst  they  had  also  a 
conspicuous  illustration  of  the  harmony  that  Good 
Templary  gave.  He  would  say  only  a  word  or  two 
about  himself.  They  knew,  he  knew,  that  through 
all  these  years  he  had  plenty  of  faults  ;  he  was  not 
infallible  ;  but  he  had  tried  to  justly  administer  the 
affairs  of  the  Order,  The  past  year  had  been  a 
somewhat  broken  one.  They  had  not  seen  him 
amongst  them  so  much  as  during  previous  years. 
Perhaps  they  did  not  know  why,  but  only  supposed 


when  he  was  not  with  them  he  was  somewhere  else. 
No  sooner  had  Grand  Lodge  risen  last  year  than  he 
went  for  two  or  three  weeks  to  Sweden, 
prior  to  the  R.W.G.L.  Session  in  Norway,  and  he 
was  some  five  weeks  away.  Wlien  he  came  back  he 
found  considerable  arrears  of  work  to  arrange,  and 
then  came  the  turmoil  of  the  general  election.  That 
passed  over,  and  he  then  had  the  toil  of  preparing 
the  Provident  Fund  Report,  and  with  daily  care 
for  some  weeks  he  toiled  at  it  to  the  early  hours  of 
morning.  That  over,  he  found  himself  pitted 
against  the  champions  of  the  drink  trafiic  in  pre- 
paring a  paper  upon  a  question  that  had  not  been 
thoroughly  handled  before.  Our  Order  could  not 
afford  to  fail  in  such  a  work,  so  he  gathered 
material  from  all  parts  of  the  world,  from  ancient 
and  niodern  Temperance  history,  material  enough 
to  fill  a  big  book,  and  he  had  to  condense 
it  into  a  little  pamphlet.  Judging  from 
its  reception  then  and  since,  he  was  thank- 
ful that  the  task  had  proved  that  it 
was  settled  for  ever  that  we  certainly  owe  nothing 
to  the  drink  traffic,  as  they  do  to  us,  Then  there 
came  the  labour  of  removal  to  our  New  Orand 
Lodge  Offices.  They  did  not  know  how  much  he 
had  to  do  with  that  ;  if  they  did  some  of  them 
would  be  amused.  He  was  not  ashamed  that  he 
had  been  a  workman,  a  handicraftsman.  He  never 
saw  a  painter  at  work  with  his  brush  but  his  hands 
itched  to  take  it  from  him  ;  so  he  varied  his  work 
by  making  overtime,  and  did  many  yards  of  oak- 
graining  and  decorating  their  new  premises.  He 
had  reason  to  thank  God  that  after  years  of  con- 
siderable trial  he  came  amongst  them  after  long 
hours  of  excessive  toil  stronger  and  fresher  than 
during  the  past  dozen  years,  and  he  hoped  God 
would  give  him  strength  for  the  work  of  the  coming 
year.     His  colleagues  they  knew. 

Bro.  Edwards  (G.W.C.)  was  pre-eminent  as  an 
organiser.  He  was  not  much  given  to  platform 
work,  but  was  an  indefatigable  correspondent. 
He  could  organise  and  carry  through  a  mission  a3 
it  should  be  done,  He  would  notify  every  one  of 
his  duty  10  times  over  rather  than  anything  should 
be  neglected.  No  detail  was  omitted.  They  knew 
him  in  that  respect  before  they  visited  his  District 
Lodge  last  year.     (Cheers.) 

Bro.  Walshaw  (G.S.J.T.)  had  rendered  the  G.L. 
special  service.     During  the  past  year  when  they 
wanted  legal  advice  they  found  out  a  good  way  of 
getting  it  ;  they  avoided  Bro.  Walshaw  as  a  soli  - 
citor,   but  referred  the  matter  to  the  G.S.J.T. — 
(cheers) — and    they    obtained     direct     from     her 
residence  advice  equal  to  the  first  they  could  have. 
Our  brother  they  saw  had  fair  hair,  and  if  he  were 
poetically  disposed  he  should  say  : 
Our  Brother  is  flaxen. 
His  wife  is  waxen. 
Aod  his  child's  name  is  Baxon, 
(Laughter  and  cheers.) 

He  need  not  introduce  Bro.  Kempster  (G.E.S.). 
If  ever  he  had  to  do  that  it  would  be  as  Bro. 
Kempster,  M.P.  He  was  their  Parliamentary  repre- 
sentative, known  far  and  wide  about  as  well  as 
himself.  At  the  opening  of  our  offices  about  a  week 
ago  a  brother  now  engaged  as  an  Alliance  Superin- 
tendent told  a  story  about  Bro.  Kempster  vhen  he 
(Bro.M.)  was  rather  a  stripling, nearly  20  years  ago. 
He  said,  Bro.  Kempster  and  I  were  both  address- 
ing a  little  meeting  in  a  little  chapel, 
and  young  Malins  was  there,  almost  a  beardless 
boy,  and  wanted  to  read  a  paper  about  Good 
Templary.  Bro.  Kempster  was  the  speaker  of  the 
evening.  There  was  no  Lodge  then,  but  my 
(Malins')  speech  was  about  my  plans  for  forming 
one  ;  and  when  I  had  read  a  page  or  two,  Kempster 
wanted  to  speak,  and  he  wanted  to  get  off  his 
speech  early  enough  to  get  it  reported  in  the  next 
morning's  paper.  So  he  said  to  Bro.  Brambley, 
"  This  won't  do,  you  know  ;  you  must  stop  him." 
So  as  Brambley  knew  Kempster  was  dying  to  get 
his  speech  reported  in  time  (and  no  doubt  he  re- 
ported it  himself),  I  had  to  give  in.  Then  Bro. 
Kempster  blazed  away,  and  his  speech,  about 
some  licences  he  was  attacking,  was  reported  in  the 
paper  next  morning.  It  was  in  this  little  chapel  in 
Cregoe-street,  in  August,  1808,  where  I  read  my 
little  paper,  and  a  week  or  two  later  I  succeeded  in 
starting  Columbia  Ledge  No.  1.  We  should 
wonder  how  Grand  Lodge  would  get  on  without 
Bro.  Kempster;  just  as  in  the  House  of  Commons, 
we  look  for  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  so  we  should  feel 
something  was  missing  without  the  sturdy  form 
and  ringing  voice  of  Bro.  Kempster.     (Cheers.) 

I  need  say  scarcely  a  word  about  Sister  Impey 
(G.W.V.T.).  She  is  one  of  those  quiet  souls  who  lets 
us  know  without  saying  anything  except  what  she 
does  not  want  us  to  know.  When  I  meet  her  I 
I  always  feel  that  I  must  have  had  a  great  grandfather 


SUy  10,  1886. 


THE     GOOD     TEMPI^VRS'     WATCHWORD. 


20:^. 


aomewhere  who  w.is  a  Quaker,  for  I  can  scarcely 
spea'K  without  saying  thee  and  thou,  and  the  words 
come  to  my  mind  "  Thy  words  do  savour  of  much 
■wisdom,  and  I  will  even  do  as  thou  hast  said." 

Bro,  CoLLiNGS  is  sharp  as  a  needle, and,  like  Bro. 
KempBter;  for  if  Brc.  Kenipster  boxed  my  ears  I 
would  sooner  go  away  than  risk  an  apology  from 
him.  We  have  been  greatly  blessed  for  years  past 
with  a  good  secretary.  Our  secretaries  have  been 
model  men,  and  we  have  needed  them,  for  it  is  no 
light  p'tst.  It  is  an  immense  relief  and  help  to 
know  that  the  details  will  be  fully  attended  to  by 
the  holder  of  that  post. 

Bro.  DerringtoiV  (G.W.T.),  I  have  known 
since  I  was  a  lad,  as  hon.  secretary  of  the  Birming- 
ham Alliance  Auxiliary,  when  first  I  went  to  its 
offices  for  tracts  and  petitions.  He  is  respected  by 
his  townsmen  who  placed  him  in  the  Council.  But 
he  prefers  to  work  in  the  County  of  Worcester 
where  he  resides.  He  is  the  life  of  his  Lodge  and 
originated  a  mission  that  has  resulted  in 
a  church  which  has  grown  out  of  a  Lodge.  He  has 
a  warm  heart,  and  kept  going  a  revival  like  a 
Primitive  Methodist  preacher.  He  is  associated 
with  a  large  business,  and  in  our  recent  removal 
and  alterations  of  the  new  office  he  has  been  clerk 
of  the  works,  and  made  it  easy  for  us  to  accomplish 
the  efftftt  work  of  getting  installed  there.  (Cheers.) 
^.itiB  a  source  of  solid  satisfaction  to  see  Bro. 
/wiNTON  (G.W.Ch.)  in  that  post.  For  years  I  have 
had  a  warm  heart  to  welcome  him  on  ourExecutive, 
and  I  am  glad  to  see  him  there.  He  is  a  represen- 
tative man  of  real  power.  I  have  sent  him 
hundreds  of  miles  in  different  directions  to  repre- 
sent the  Order,  and  he  has  given  valuable  service 
as  a  voluntary  worker.  His  praises  ring  where 
hearts  have  been  stirred  by  his  natural  eloquence, 
If  ho  were  not  so  good  ho  would  not  be  the  chief 
of  (J,000  Good  Templars.  I  have  every  hope  that 
his  District  will  feel  the  honour  conferred  on  them 
and  him,  and  fervently  hope  they  will  continue  by 
small  degrees  to  advance  the  interests  of  the  Order 
in  that  great  county. 

Bro.  Mainprize  (G.W.M.)  is  that  ritualistic- 
looking  young  clergyman.  He  will  turn  Church- 
man and  become  a  bishop  yet.  When  I  first  met 
him  he  looked  a  mere  lad,  but  he  was  married,  and 
I  first  heard  his  fame  as  having  preached  a  remark- 
able sermon  that  was  the  talk  of  the  District.  He 
is  the  leader  of  the  largest  District  in  England,  that 
meets  only  twice  a  year;  then  they  have  a  two-days' 
session,  and  are  accommodated  by  the  inhabitants 
of  the  town  for  two  nights.  Their  afternoon  ses- 
sion is  devoted  to  the  Good  of  the  Order  and  it  is  a 
unique  Diatrict  Lodge. 

There  sits  Bro.  Dean.s(P.G.W.C.T.).  I'll  tell  you 
a  pretty  thing  about  him.  When  I  first  saw  him 
in  Manchester  I  did  not  think  he  was  a  minister. 
That  District  ofi'ercd  three  prizes  for  essays.  They 
were  sent  in  sealed  with  separate  envelopes  con- 
taining the  mottoes  and  the  names  of  the  writers. 
The  envelope  for  the  third  prize  was  opened,  and 
the  namo  read  out,  Joseph  Deans  ;  the  second, 
Joseph  Deans  ;  the  first,  Joseph  Deans.  From 
Manchester  13  years  ago  he  moved  to  the  Essex 
District  Lodge.  When  I  was  introduced  there  I 
heard  the  Vice  Templar  speak,  and  I  said,  "  Joseph 
Deans."  He  has  since  moved  into  one  of  the 
hardest  Districts,  one  that  was  torn  over  the  Negro 
question,  and  he  has  so  earnestly  co-operated  that 
they  have  successfully  captured  one  place  after 
another.  Ho  ia  a  successful  chief,  an  old  worker, 
and  the  clearest  of  thinkers. 

Bro.  WooDALL  (G.  Guard)  is  just  himself  and 
nobody  else.  If  you  go  to  Hull  and  ask  for  the 
most  thorough  and  rabid  teetotaler  thoy  will  take 
you  to  Bro.  Woodali.  If  you  ask  for  the  teetotal 
blacksmith  they  will  take  you  to  him  ;  and  a 
letter  addressed,  W.  Woodali,  Esq.,  will  find  him. 
Ho  loves  the  Order,  and  has  wrought  for  it.  He 
has  been  not  only  a  District  officer,  but  has  nobly 
led  a  Lodv'O  of  300  members,  of  which  he  is  the 
proud  chief.  Ho  taught  the  Order  to  Ciiptam 
Reynolds,  who  took  it  to  Norway  and  to  Denmark, 
and  my  mission  has  since  spread  it  in  Sweden. 
I  am  glad  to  see  him  where  he  is,  and  a  good  deal 
is  duo  to  liis  good  wife.  Good  Templary  is  bred  in 
their  ciiildren, and  some  of  their  family  have  sullered 
too  for  the  Temperance  cause. 

Bro.  Thomas  (G.  Sentinel),  is  tho  representative 
of  a  remarkable  District,  the  Welsh  District  in 
Lancashire,  admirably  administered.  They  assemble 
700  to  tea,  and  distribute  £30,  £iO,  to  £'50 
annually  in  prizes.  They  trouble  me  so  little  that 
I  scarcely  have  10  letters  from  the  District  in  a 
year.  They  are  nationally  in  Wales,  but  geogra- 
phically in  our  Grand  Lodge.    They  are  aelf-rcliant 


the  Challenge  Shield,  and  we  delight  to  promote 
their  leader. 

Bro,  Plymex  (A.G.Sec.)  comes  from  a  District 
you  know  nothing  about.  Of  all  1  know  none 
where  the  discipline  is  so  perfect,  or  th^t  has  such 
an  average  of  bright  intelligence  and  capacity.  It 
could  furnish  a  dozen  D.C.T.'s  to  order  at  any  time, 
and  he  is  one  of  their  finest  spirits.  He  is  a  school- 
master, and  works  all  round  the  District.  It  gives 
no  trouble,  and  the  first  hard  word  has  yet  to  be 
spoken  in  West  Surrey. 

Sister  PavoR  (G.D.M.)  is  from  East  Devon,  an 
admirable  District,  and  she  is  an  earnest  devoted 
sister,  who  has  served  the  Order  with  real  zeal  and 
earnestness. 

Bro.  Bruwx  (G. Messenger)  has  had  a  hard  Dis- 
trict to  work  for  a  good  many  years.  We  desire 
to  honour  more  brethren  than  we  can  fi.nd  places 
for,  and  our  good  brother  has  narrowly  escaped 
visiting  Birmingham  as  an  Executive  oflicer. 

I  thank  you  forgiving  me  such  colleagues.  We 
have  worked  on  the  Executive  in  peace,  scarcely 
ever  coming  to  any  but  a  unanimous  conclusion.  I 
rejoice  that  it  is  so.  And  now  I  repeat  what  I  said 
about  the  character  of  the  present  session,  its 
thorough  earnestness.  Those  little  realise  the 
capacity  of  the  Order,  what  its  determination  will 
enable  it  to  do,  and  what  it  is  capable  of  doing, 
who  imagine  that  any  little  disturbance  will  destroy 
the  Order.  God  grant  we  may  be  worthy  to  do  the 
work  He  has  given  us,  and  that  we  may  do  it  with 
our  might. 

NEXT  PLACE  OF  MEETING. 
London  and  Sunderland  were  the  two  places 
which  invited  the  Grand  Lodge.  London  was  pro- 
posed by  Bro.  Wintou,  and  seconded  by  Bro. 
Dimbleby.  Sunderland  was  moved  by  Bro.  Gibson, 
and  seconded  by  Bro.  Wardropper.  The  speakers 
did  justice  to  their  respective  localities,  but  Sunder- 
land doubtless  lost  some  votes  which  the  eloquence 
and  personal  influence  of  Bro.  Rev.  J.  Mackenzie 
might  have  gained  had  he  been  present.  In  the 
result  Sunderland  had  80  votes  and  Loudon  110. 
London  was,  therefore,  selected. 

Re^5Umin«  the  Digest. 
Section  XV.  of  tho  G.W.C.T.'s  report  was  then 
adopted,  as  was  also  section  XVI. 

Political  and  Sectarian  Topics. — No.  65b, 
from  the  G.W.C.T.'s  report,  was  now  discussed, 
involving  a  ruling  that  party-political  and  sectarian 
topics  be  not  allowed  in  connection  with  the  Order. 
Bro.  Kerapster  urged  to  include  words  to  except 
Temperance  politics,  which  were  really  the  work  of 
the  Order.  This  was  accepted.  The  discussion 
was  continued  by  Bros.  Wilson,  Poulter,  Hodges, 
and  Hopkins. 

Bro.  Malins  replied. The  regulation, he  remarked, 
was  already  a  well  understood  usage  of  tho  Order. 
Chase's  Digest  contained  decisions  on  these  lines, 
and  it  was  the  rule  in  nearly  all  fraternities,  or 
members  would  import  the  bitterness  of  party  strife 
and  rend  the  Order  in  pieces.  During  the  past 
year  a  Lodge  had  added  Conservatives  to  its 
numbers  until  at  one  time  they  would  not  let 
Temperance  politics  into  tho  Lodge.  These  Con- 
servatives discussed  Disestablishment,  the  Life  of 
Beaconsfield,  the  Primrose  League,  Mr. Gladstone — 
not  in  his  relation  to  Temperance  politics — no,  but 
as  a  party  politician — a  splendid  topic,  but  this  kind 
of  discussion  was  interdicted  by  every  fraternity, 
and  could  not  be  permitted  in  our  Order.  The  resolu- 
tion was  adopted  by  an  overwhelming  majority. 

Removal  of  a  Lodoe. — No.  Goc  (G.W.C.T.), 
requiring  Lodges  to  notify  all  members  before  the 
removal  of  a  Lodge,  and  to  require  the  G.W.C.T.'s 
endorsement,  was  amended  to  require  the  D.C.T.'s 
endorsement,  and  was  adopted. 

Addresses  by  Bros.  Turnbull  and  Potter. 
The  G.W.C.T.  now  intimated  that  Bro.  Turnbull, 
R.W.G.S.  and  G.W.S.  of  Scotland,  was  about  to 
leave,  and  they  would  like  him  to  say  a  few  words. 
lie  might  also  inform  them  that  this  was  Bro.  Turn- 
bull's  birthday,  and  in  their  name  he  would  wish 
him  many  happy  returns  of  tlie  day.  They  would 
also  be  glad  of  a  few  words  from  Bro.  Potter, 
(;.W.C.T.  Isle  of  Man,  and  R.W.G.G.,  who  had 
favoured  them  with  his  presence  and  help. 

Bro.  Collincjs,  G.W.8.,  moved  that  the  best 
thanks  of  tlie  G.L.  be  accorded  to  their  distin- 
guished visitors.     This  was  heartily  adopted. 

Bko.  Turnbull  was  received  with  cheers.  It 
had  been  his  pleasure  to  attend  several  of  their 
sessions.  He  was  at  Bradford,  and  all  since  except 
Newcastle  and  Plymouth.  One  of  the  best  fea- 
tures of  our  Order  was  this  reunion  of  friends  whom 
they  could  only  see  at  Grand  Lodges,  but  wliom 
they  heard  and   read  of.     Theirs  was   a  high  and 


Welshmen  who  help  themselves.       They  have  won    holy  work.     Tliey  needed  to  realise  that  and  to 


keep  it  steadily  in  view.  They  in  Ei>gland  htict 
many  difficulties  which  they  had  already  provided 
for  in  Scotland.  Several  years  ago  they 
forbad  parlour  games,  though  he  feared 
sometimes  the  law  was  evaded.  He  acknowledged 
their  kindness  in  recognising  any  little  service  h^ 
could  render.  It  was  a  pleasure  and  delight  for 
hmi  to  be  associated  with  their  O.W.C.T.  in  the 
work  of  tho  Order.  He  was  glad  to  tell  them 
the  Order  was  prospering  in  some  parts.  He  had 
signed  a  Charter  for  a  Grand  Lodge  in  Iceland. 
Ho  had  recently  met  witli  a  merchant  from  the 
capital  of  Iceland— he  would  not  attempt  to  pro- 
nounce its  name — who  was  an  M.P.  and  L.D.  of 
one  of  the  Lodges.  This  merchant  was  himself 
one  of  the  trophies  of  the  Order,  and  formerly  a 
large  and  lucrative  branch  of  his  business  was  selling 
drink.  He  joined  the  Order,  having  of  course  given 
up  drink-selling,  and  this  alone  had  considerable 
influence  in  extending  the  Order.  There  were  now 
10  or  17  Lodges.  He  (Bro.  T.)  was  very  much  in- 
terested in  their  proceedings.  Their  G.L.  was  not 
the  House  of  Commons.  Ho  endorsed  what  had 
been  already  said,  that  the  debating  in  that  House 
was  very  much  below  the  level  of  our  Grand  Lodges. 
(Cheers.) 

Bro.  Potter  was  also  received  with  cheers.  It 
gave  him  much  pleasure  to  bring  them  the  fraternal 
greeting  of  the  Channel  Islands.  He  congratulated 
them  upon  re-electing  their  G.W.C.T.,  and  he  was 
much  pleased  with  the  earnestness  of  the  speeches 
and  debates.  ^They  were  characteristic  of  a 
noble  band  of  workers,  and  ho  should  go  to  his 
little  island  home  with  a  fresh  inspiration  for  indi- 
vidual earnest  work.  Let  them  put  their  shoulders 
to  the  wheel,  one  and  all.  Ho  heartily  wished 
them  success  in  their  noble  work,  and  trusted  that 
in  the  coming  year  the  leakage  would  be  stopped 
and  there  would  be  a  fruitful  increase.  (Cheers.) 

Bro.  Malins  requested  Bros.  Turnbull  and 
Potter  to  convey  the  hearty  greetings  of  the  body 
to  their  respective  Grand  Lodges.     (Cheers.) 

STEAMBOAT  EXCURSION. 
I  On  Thursday  the  Grand  Lodge  resolved  to  accept 
the  very  kind  ofler  of  Bro.  Councillor  Mordey,  a 
Newport  shipowner,  who  placed  two  steamboats  at 
the  disposal  of  tho  Grand  Lodge,  and  invited  them 
to  take  a  snil  down  the  River  Usk  into  the  Bristol 
Channel.  For  this  purpo.se  the  Grand  Lodge  rose 
soon  after  12,  and  the  members  formed  quite  a  large 
procession  and  marched,  in  regalia,  to  the  docks, 
where  they  embarked.  The  weather  was  fine, 
and  all  seemed  in  remarkably  good  spirits. 
Both  steamers  were  well  laden,  and  it  was  deemed 
adfiaable  not  to  [allow  all  to  go,  and  so  to 
avoid  risk.  The  sail  was  greatly  enjoyed,  and, 
in  returning,  the  procession  reformed,  and,  headed 
by  a  "  scratch  "  brass  band,  which  included  some 
of  the  members  of  Grand  Lodge,  marched  back 
again  to  the  Town  Hall,  which  was  reached  at  about 
a  little  before  3  o'clock.  A  heaity  vote  of  thanks 
to  Bro.  Councillor  Mordey  was  adopted  with 
acclamation,  and  Bro.  Mordey  suitably  responded. 
FRIDAY'S  PROCEEDINGS. 
The  Digest  Resumed. 
Grand  Lodge  Guide. — No.  67  (Hunts),  instruct- 
ing G.L.  to  issue  a  Guide  to  the  Lodges,  &c.,  was 
tabled. 

Literature  for  Military  and  Naval. — No. 
68  was  referred  to  the  Executive  ;  and  69,  suggest- 
ing a  medal  for  fidelity  in  active  service,  was  also 
left  in  hinds  of  Executive. 

No.  70,  as  to  order  of  G.L.  business  was  with- 
drawn, and  71  as  to  advertising  bogus  Temperance 
drinks  was  tabled.  No.  72,  as  to  date  of  receiving 
resolutions  for  G.L.  was  tabled.  Nos.  73  and  73a,  as 
to  confirmation  of  resolutions  for  G.L.  Digest  were 
referred  to  Executive.  No.  74,  disallowing  canvas- 
sing for  benefit  societies,  &c. ,  in  the  Lodge-room 
was  tabled.  No.  75,  as  to  licences  at  Post-offices, 
was  included  in  Political  report.  No.  70, 
as  to  custody  of  ballot-boxes  by  publicans 
was  referred  to  Executive.  No.  77,  inviting 
G.W.C.T.  to  every  District  at  G.L.  expense,  wat 
tabled.  No.  78,  as  to  publicity  of  rituals,  was  held 
over  for  report  on  reform  of  the  Order. 

PoLirirAL  Work  of  the  Order.  —  Bro.  E.  A. 
Davies  moved,  and  Bro.  Searle  seconded,  No.  79 
(Devon,  S. ),  recommending  that  tho  Political 
Work  of  the  Order  be  worked  by  a  Political 
Council  outside,  but  in  conjunction  with,  the 
Order.  Bro.  Kempster  protested  that  this  proposal 
was  outside  the  Order.  One  of  the  vital  and  funda- 
mental principles  of  the  Order  was  that  they  were 
1  anded  together  to  destroy  the  liquor  traffic.  He 
then  read  from  the  "Platform  of  the  Order  "  to 
shew  that  they  were  pledged  to  this  cause  as  an 
Order,  and  it  would  be  a  violation  of  the  Constitu- 


294 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  10,  1886. 


tion  to  resolve  not  to  do  inside  the  Order  the  work 
for  which  they  existed,  and  to  which  they  all  stood 
pledged.    The  proposal  wastahled. 

Nos.  eo,  81,  and  82  were  held  over,  being  dealt 
with  in  reports.  No.  83,  as  to  the  freedom  of  action 
of  subordinate  bo-Ues,  v^as  withdrawn. 

Time  of  G.L.  Session.— No.  80  (Cornwall,  W.) 
proposing  to  change  date  of  session  from  Easter  to 
Whitsuntide,  was  discussed  and  tabled. 

The  REroET  of  Mileage   Cojlmittee 
was  then  introduced  as  follows,  and  adopted — 

The  Mileage  Committee  beg  to  submit  the  fol- 
lowing report ; — 

The  sum  which  they  have  to  dispose  of  amounts 
to  £329  la.  3d.,  which  includes  a  balance  of  £14 
17s.  lOd.  left  over  from  last  Grand  Lodge. 

One  hundred  and  eighty-four  Reps,  have  travelled 
a  total  distance  of  32,714  miles.  Your  committee 
recommend  that  2d.  per  mile  be  paid  on  that 
distance,  which  absorbs  £272  123.  4d.,  leaving 
£oC  8s.  lid. 

Your  committee  recommend  that  53.  per  Rep.  be 
paid  out  of  that  sum,  which  will  leave  a  balance  to 
next  Grand  Lodge  of  £10  33.  lid.  That  balance, 
if  divided,  would  only  amount  to  a  little  over  Is. 
per  Representatives. 

(Signed)  Wm.  Davey. 

J.  George  Tolton. 
Wm.  McCubey. 
Henry  Myton. 

The  Report  of  the  E.\ecttive  was  again  taken 
up.  Section  10,  as  to  deceased  members  and 
friends,  was  adopted.  Section  11,  Finance,  was 
held  over.  Section  12,  Miscellaneous,  was  adopted 
as  a  whole. 

PEE.SENT    FROM     THE     U.K.  ALLIANCE. — A     letter 

from  the  secretary  of  the  U.K. Alliance  was  now; 
read,  conveying  a  handsome  present  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  Library,  of  a  set  of  volumes  of  The 
Alliance  News  ;  the  series  of  Meliora,  and  other 
volumes.  The  gift  was  cordially  received,  and  the 
Miscellaneous  Business  Committee  ordered  to  frame 
a  suitable  acknowledgment. 

Gift  feom  R.W.G.L.— Upon    the   report   of   a 
donation  of  £250  from  the  R.W.G.L.  towards  the 
Charter  Defence  Fund,  a  cordial  vote  of  thanks  to 
that  body  was  unanimously  adopted. 
THE  REPORT  OF  THE  POLITICAL  ACTION 

COMMITTEE 
was  now  taken.  A  lively  discussion  arose  upon 
the  question  raised  by  the  Committee,  as  to 
whether  the  sum  of  £100  voted  to  the  Committee 
at  Leicester  in  1884,  with  specilic  instruc- 
tions as  to  the  method  of  its  disposal, 
and  re-voted  at  Manchester  in  1883  by  in- 
clusion in  the  estimates,  was  intended  by  G.L. 
to  be  at  the  disposal  of  the  committee  for  the  work 
prescribed,  or  subject  to  the  veto  of  the  G.L. 
Executive.  A  motion  to  table  this  section  of  the 
report  was  lost.  Upon  a  sign  vote  the  view  and 
action  of  the  committee  were  supported  by  88 
votes  against  81.  The  yeas  and  nays  being  called, 
70  voted  for  the  contention  of  the  committee,  and 
69  against.  The  roll  was  then  called,  and 
resulted  in  83  votes  for  the  committee  and 
75  against.  The  committee  thereupon,  with  consent 
of  Grand  Lodge,  withdrew  that  portion  of  their 
report,  and  the  report  was  ultimately  adopted  as 
follows  ; — 

G.W.C.T.,  Officers  and  Membees, — 

Your  committee  has  held  two  meetings  during 
the  past  year,  one  in  London  and  the  other  in  Man- 
chester, and  has  been  in  communication  by  corre- 
spondence on  various  matters  requiring  considera- 
tion. We  have  approved  the  various  circulars, 
resolutions,  and  manifcstoa  which  ha\o  been  sent 
to  the  Lodges. 

Resolution  on  Digest.— Your  committee  has 
considered  Resolution  No.  75  upon  the  Digest, 
proposing  that  Grand  Lodge  should  oppose  the 
appointment  of  holders  of  drink  licences  as  post- 
masters, or  the  use  of  any  licensed  premises  as 
post-oflices ;  and  your  committee  recommend  its 
adoption. 

Preparation  of  a  Bill. — Your  committee  has 
considered  Section  vii.  of  the  Grand  Worthy 
Chief  Templar's  Report,  referring  to  Parliamentary 
action,  and  approves  the  suggested  introduction  of 
a  Bill  on  the  lines  indicated,  and  in  the  name  of  a 
number  of  Societies. 

Pakliamentary  Agent. — Your  committee  is  of 
opinion  that  it  is  not  at  present  expedient  to 
appoint  a  sal.aricd  officer  of  this  Grand  Lodge  as 
Parliamentary  Agent,  What  is  more  needed  is 
to  exert  increased  influence  upon  members  of  Par- 
liament through  the  electors  in  their  respective  con- 
stituencies, and  money  would  be  better  expended  in 
organising  and  stimulating  eflbrts  in  this  direction. 


Direct  Repeesentation.  —  Your  committee  is 
of  opinion  that  the  election  to  Parliament  of 
of  a  member  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Executive  woulil 
provide  an  efficient  communication  between  this 
Order  and  the  Legislature  that  could  bo  devised, 
and  that  any  expenditure  the  membership 
may  be  generously  disposed  to  make  in  this 
direction  would  promote  the  legitimate  work  of  the 
Order,  and  that  the  political  views  or  associations 
of  such  a  candidate  in  respect  to  other  questions  o 
parties  beyond  the  cognisance  of  the  Order,  should 
in  no  way  lessen  the  support  or  liberality  of  our 
members,  provided  such  candidate  is  heartily  de 
voted  to  prohibitory  principles  and  legislation,  and 
is  prepared  to  hold  them  supreme  and  vital  in  his 
political  influence  and  conduct. 

RESOLUTIONS. 

Elected  Licensing  Authorities. — Your  com 
mittee  recommends  the  adoption  of  the  follow 
ing  reaelutions :  1. — This  Grand  Lodge  declares  its 
conviction  that  any  legislative  proposal  in  the 
direction  of  placing  powers  of  licensing  the  drink 
traffic  in  the  hands  of  the  people  or  their  elected  re 
presentativos  would  be  a  disastrous  perversion  of 
the  true  principle  of  local  self-government,  and 
would  tend  to  degrade  and  corrupt  our  municipal  in- 
stitutions ;  and,  further,  that  all  decisions  respect- 
ing the  withholding  or  granting  of  licences  should 
emanate  from  a  judicial  tribunal  which,  while  inde- 
pendent of  local  election,  should  be  bound  to  act 
coordance  with  the  law  ;  and  that  it  should  be 
made  illegal  to  grant  or  renew  any  licences  in 
opposition  to  the  proved  wishes  of  a  majority  of 
[  the  inhabitants  of  any  district. 

2. — The  Direct  Local  Veto.  —  This  Grand 
Lodge  is  more  than  ever  convinced  that  no  measure 
pi-oposing  to  deal  with  the  licensing  system  can 
afford  the  community  adequate  protection  from  the 
crime,  social  evils,  trade  depression,  pauperism, 
taxation,  disease,  and  deaths  everywhere  and 
always  associated  with  the  traffic  in  intoxicating 
liquors,  which  does  not  proved  an  efllectual  looal 
veto  upon  the  issue  and  renewal  of  licences  by  the 
direct  votes  of  the  people  ;  and  this  Grand  Lodge 
would  urge  all  patriotic  citizens  by  every  lawful 
means  to  oppose  the  election  of  legislators  who  re- 
fuse to  grant  this  protective  power  to  the  people. 

3.  That  this  Grand  Lodge  re-affirms  its  convic- 
tion that  the  time  has  long  since  arrived  when 
England  was  entitled  to  a  Sunday  Closing  Act,  at 
least  as  complete  as  those  of  .Scotland  and  Wales, 
and  that  the  passing  of  such  an  Act  would  be  the 
best  remedy  for  any  difficulty  in  the  administra- 
tion of  the  Welsh  Act  on  the  English  boi'ders,  that 
petitions  in  favour  of  total  Sunday  closing  for 
England  be  adopted  and  signed  by  the  Grand  Lodge 
Executive,  and  that  E.  H.  Carbutt,  Esq.,  M.P., 
and  Lord  Aberdare,  respectively,  be  asked  to 
present  the  game. 

4.  That  in  view  of  the  present  unsettled  condi- 
tion of  political  parties,  and  the  possible  early 
approach  of  a  general  election,  this  Grand  Lodge 
urges  upon  Good  Templars  and  Temperance 
reformers  throughout  the  country,  to  exercise  such 
vigilance  in  their  respective  constituencies  as  will 
insure  an  increased  representation  of  Temperance 
electors  in  the  next  Parliament,  and  thus  secure 
early  legislation  conferring  upon  localities  the 
power  to  prohibit  the  liquor  traffic  by  the  direct 
votes  of  the  people. 

5. — Future  Effort. — This  Grand  Lodge  hereby 
instructs  the  Political  Action  Committee  to  send 
copies  of  the  foregoing  Resolutions  to  every 
member  of  the  House  of  Commons,  either  direct 
or  through  the  District  Officials  of  the  Grand  Lodge ; 
and  to  circulate  as  widely  as  possible  throu(:hout 
the  country  the  teaching  embodied  in  the  Resolu- 
tions. 
Submitted  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity, 

.1.  II.  Retallack-Moloney, 

William  Dodgson, 

.Iohn  Mann, 

.J.  Walwvn  Padfield, 

.1.  R.  Weatheeill, 

N.  W.  HuBBARn, 

.loHN  Kempstek,  G.E.8. 

THE   CASE   OF    DETECTIVE    WILLIAMS. 

Upon  the  motion  of  Bro.  Kempster,  a  memorial 
to  the  Home  Secretary  praying  for  the  clemency  of 
the  Crown  towards  Henry  Williams,  and  his  release 
from  penal  servitude,  was  adopted,  and  ordered  to 
be  signed  by  the  Executive  on  behalf  of  the  Grand 
Lodge. 

The  Temperance  Party,— It  was  then  moved 
to  adopt  No.  SO  in  the  Digest  (Cheshire,  W.)  : 
"  That  the  time  has  now  arrived  when  all  Tomper- 
ancy  electors  should  unite  in  promoting  prohibition 


without  respect   to  existing  political  parties,''  was 
adopted. 

THE  ANNUAL  ESTIMATES. 
Salary  of  G.W.C.T.— Bro.  Bell  moved  and  Bro. 
Todd  seconded  a  proposal  to  reduce  the  salary  of 
theG.W.C.T.  to  S350.  This  was  suggested  not  in 
disparagement  of  the  value  of  the  G.VV.C.T. 's  ser- 
vices, but  in  view  of  the  financial  condition  of  the 
Order,  "  to  cut  our  garments  according  to  our 
cloth,"  and  because  the  estimated  expenditure  ex- 
ceeded the  income  of  some  £50.  Bro.  Ceilings  replied 
shewing  that  the  estimated  expenditure  was  re- 
ducible by  the  amount  named,  and  the  motion  was 
tabled. 

Testi.monials. — It  was  proposed  to  discontinue 
the  practice  of  presenting  illuminated  and  framed 
addresses  to  retiring  Executive  officers.  This  was 
lost. 

The  estimates  were  then  passed  and  the  Execu- 
tive's report  adopted  as  a  whole. 

The  Report  of  the  Special  Committm 
on  the  Reform  of  the  Order  was  then 
introduced  by  Bro.  Poulter,  hut  at  this 
advanced  hour  of  the  session  it  became 
apparent  that  Grand  Lodge  was  hardly  in  a  position 
to  deal  adequately  with  it.  A  motion  to  table  some 
portion  of  it  was  naturally  resented.  And  it  was 
ultimately  resolved  that  tlie  best  thanks  of  Grand 
Lodge  be  presented  to  the  committee  for  their 
arduous  labours  and  valuable  report ;  that  the  com- 
mittee be  continued,  and  that  the  report  be  printed 
and  sent  to  'every  District  Lodge  for  consideration 
prior  to  next  Grand  Lodge. 

The  Report  of   the  Orphanage  Committee 
which  appeared   last  week   was  then  received  and 
adopted,  and  No.  03  on  the  Digest  (M.  Somerset)  in 
favour  of  a  system  of  boarding  out   children,  was 
referred  to  the  Orphanage  Board  of  Management. 

Vaccination  at  the  Orphanage. —Bro.  J.  H. 
Hopkins  moved  No.  64  (Gloucester,  E.)  regretting 
that  "  insurmountable"  obstacles  exist  in  the  way  of 
admission  of  unvaccinated  children,  and  calling 
upon  G.L.  or  Executive  to  find  a  remedy. 

Bro.  Walshaw  seconded,  and  withdrew  the  word 
'insurmountable.  "  He  explained  that  in  one  Dis- 
trict the  Guardians  had  been  informed  that  the  law 

iuld  not  be  enforced  hy  proceeding  for  penalties. 
This  leniency  might  be  extended  to  other  Districts, 
aiid  then  the  Orphanage  Board  could  meet  the 
wishes  of  anti-vaccinators. 

Bro,  Kempster  rose  to  order,  but  was  ruled  out 
t  order  in  interrupting  the  speaker.  On  rising 
after  Bro.  Walshaw,  he  protested  against  this 
debate  being  permitted.  They  were  not  called 
upon  to  sit  there  and  suffer  a  debate  upon  a  ques- 
tion entirely  outside  the  province  of  that 
Grand  Lodge  to  discuss.  It  w.as  a  poiiiical  or 
sectarian  question  beyond  their  right  to 
deal  with,  and  they  had  already  in  that  session 
ruled  that  all  such  discussions  are  prohibited  in 
their  Lodges.  The  proposal  either  urged  them  to 
break  the  law  or  to  repeal  it.  (Cries  of  "No.") 
If  must  be  one  or  the  other,  for  there  was  no  other 
way  out  of  the  difficulty.  Whichever  it  was  it  was 
quite  out  of  order  to  discuss  it  in  that 
Grand  Lodge.  He  spoke  as  an  anti-oom- 
pulsory  vaccinator,  but,  if  this  were  allowable, 
any  other  political  and  sectarian  question  might  be 
discussed.  Ho  moved  a  declaration  that  it  was  out 
of  order,  and  that  G.L.  decline  to  discuss  the 
matter  further.  Bro.  Rev.  T.  VV.  P.  Taylder 
seconded  the  motion,  and  it  was  carried  by  a  very 
large  majority.  The  ye,as  and  nays  were  called, 
but  upon  testing  the  call  only  one  member  ro.ie 
and  the  subject  was  dismissed. 

The  Report  of  the  Special  Committee  on 
Programmes  was  adopted.  We  propose  to  print 
this  report  in  our  next  issue.  1 

The  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Appeals 
w.as  next  submitted  by  Bro.  Han  ison,  chairman, 
and,  with  some  alterations,  adopted. 

"  The  Real  Good  or  the  Order,"  Section  IL 
of  the  G.W.C.T.'s  report,  headed  as  above,  was 
adopted. 

The  Report  of  the  Negro  Mission  Committee 
was  submitted  by  Sister  Impey,  G.W.V.T. 
and  adopted.     Tho  report  will  appear  next  week. 

TifE  Report  of  R.W.G.L.  Representative.? 
was  also  adopted.  Its  contents  have  mainly 
appeared  already  in  our  columns  in  a  report  of  the 
work  of  the  Session  of  R.  W.G.L. 

The  Report  op  the  Press  Committee 
was  submitted  by  Bro.  H.  J.  Osborn,  chairman,  as 
follows: — 

G.L.  Session,  Newpoet,  Mon.,  April  30,188(3. 
G.W.C.T..  Officers  AND  MEMBER.S 

1.  Your  committee  beg  to  report  that  summaries 
of  the  proceedings  of  this  session  have  been  pre- 


Kay  10,  1886. 


THE     GOOD     TEMPLARS'     WATCHWOKD. 


pared  by  members  of  this  G.L.,  and  inserted  ia  the 
following  among  other  newspapers  :  fVest  Cnmber- 
laad  Times,  Daily  News,  Colchester  Chronicle, 
Broad  AnoWf  lioiherham  Advertuiery  New- 
castle Evening  Ckriniicle,  Kewcaslh  Leader, 
The  Times,  Indicator^  Daily  Times  (Birmingham), 
Birmingham  Daily  Post,  Birmingham  Daily  Gazette, 
Earlestoi'm  OuarJian,  Earlestoivn  and  Newton 
Examiner^  Shejffield  Independent,  Mexboro*  and 
Swinton  Times,  Standard^  Daily  Chronicle^  Cardiff 
NeicSf  Bristol  Press,  Bristol  Mercury,  Man- 
chester Examiner,  Manchester  Guardian,  Dar- 
lington Echo,  Temperance  liecord,  and  Good  Tem- 
plars' WATCHwoitD,  Grand  Lodge  Times,  Isle 
of  Wight  Times,  Isle  of  Wight  County  Press, 
East  Anglian  Daily  Times,  Essex  Standard,  Essex 
Telegraph,  Western  Morning  Neics,  Western  Da'dy 
Mercury,  Glasgow  Herald,  Liverpool  Mercury, 
Liverpool  Post,  Letds  Mercury,  Newcastle  Chronicle, 
Central  Neivs. 

2.  It  may  be  of  interest  to  state  that  an  aggre- 
gate of  50,000  words  has  been  telegraphed  from  the 
Press  Table  during  the  week,  independently  of  the 
extended  reports  which  have  appeared  in  the  Bristol 
Mercury  and  some  other  papers. 

3.  Your  committee  have  prepared,  printed,  and 
distributed  the  summary  agreed  to  by  the  adoption 
of  our  previous  report,  and  we  beg  to  renew  the 
recommendation  contained  in  the  Press  Committee's 
report  of  previous  sessions,  that  representatives 
and  members  be  urged  to  secure  the  insertion  of 
notices  of  the  proceedings  of  this  G.L.  in  local 
newspapers,  religious  and  Temxierance  journals. 

Submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

Henry  J.  Osborn,  Gloucester,  W.,  Chairman. 
John  Davils,  Cheshire,  W. 
Thomas  James  Lesue,  Yorks.,  S.W. 
E.  AiTKEN  Davies,  Devon,  S. 
G.  H.  Graham,  Mid  Kent. 
The  Report  of  tjie  CoM^vnTTEE  on   Miscel- 
laneous Business 
was   presented   by   Bro.   Rev.    S.    J.    Southwood, 
D.O.T.,  Beds,  chairman,  as  follows,  and  adopted: — 
Your  Committee  beg  to  report  that  communica- 
tions and  greetings  have   been  received  from   two 
R.W.G.L.otficers,  one  from  G.W.C.T.  of    Ireland, 
three  P.G.L.    otficers,    13    District    Officers   and 
members,    15    District    Lodges,    Sub-Lodges,   and 
Temples.     Suitable  replies  have  been   returned    in 
each  case. 

Seventy-nine  Representatives  have  applied  for 
permission  to  retire  before  the  close  of  the  session, 
reasons  for  the  requests  have  been  presented.  It 
has  been  deemed  desirable  in  each  case,  to  grant  the 
requests  asked  ;  two  requests  for  temporary  leave 
have  been  received  and  granted. 

The  United  Kingdom  Alliance  Executive  have 
kindly  ofl'ered  a  donation  of  volumes  of  Alliance 
^ews,  "Meleora,"  and  ''Annual  Reports."  The 
offer  has  been thankfullyacceptedand  acknowledged 
accordingly. 

A  communication  has  been  received  from  Bro.R. 
P.  J.  Simpson,  kindly  offering  another  Challenge 
Shield  to  the  Grand  Lodge.  The  Grand  Lodge 
having  by  vote  referred  the  matter  to  the  new 
Executive,  a  letter  of  acknowledgement  and  thanks 
has  been  sent. 

The  following  resolutions  are  recommended  :  — 
lat,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  desires  to  tender 
sincere  thanks  to  the  retiring  officers  for  the 
services  rendered  by  them,  and  to  the  Past  Grand 
Worthy  Chaplain  for  his  official  sermon  ;  and  also 
to  the  Standing  Committees. 

2nd,  That  thia  Grand  Lodge  tenders  sincere 
thanks  to  the  Executive  of  the  "United  Kingdom 
Alliance"  for  the  generous  offer  of  valuable  volumes 
for  the  Grand  Lodge  Temperance  Library. 

3rd,  That  the  sincere  thanks  of  thia  Grand  Lodge 
be  tendered  to  Bro.  K.  P.  J.  Simpson  for  his 
generous  otlbr  of  another  Challenge  Shield. 

4th,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  tenders  sincere 
thanks  to  the  worshipful  the  Mayor  and  the  Cor- 
poration of  Newport  for  their  permission  of  the  use 
of  the  Town  Hall  for  the  purposes  of  this  session, 
and  that  the  chairman  of  the  Reception  Committee 
be  requested  to  convey  this  resolution  to  the  proper 
quarter. 

5th,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  desires  to  place  on 
record  its  sincere  appreciation  of  the  kindness  of 
the  Newport  Band  of  Hope  Union  in  arranging  a 
breakfast  in  honour  nf  this  session,  and  the  chair- 
man of  the  Reception  Committee  is  requested  to 
convey  our  thanks  to  the  Union  Committee. 

Cth,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Lodge  be 
accorded  to  the  R.W.O.L.  officers  and  visitors 
from  sister  Grand  Lodges  who  have  been  present 
at  this  session. 

7th,  That  our  thanks  be  tendered  to  the  Press 
Committee  for  the  admirable  manner  in  which  their 


duties  have  been  discharged,  and  also  to  the 
proprietors  of  those  papers  who  have  published 
reports  of  this  session. 

8th,  That  the  Mileage  Committee  be  thanked 
for  the  attention  given  to  the  business  placed  in 
their  hands. 

9th,  That  the  cordial  thanks  of  this  Grand  Lodge 
are  due  to  the  Credential  Committee,  and  especially 
to  its  indefatigable  secretary,  Bro.  IVIansergh. 

10th,  That  the  warmest  thanks  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  are  due  to  the  Reception  Committee  with 
special  reference  to  the  chairman,  Bro.  W.  H. 
Brown,  G.  Mess,  and  Bro.  Jones,  and  the  managers 
of  the  lodging  arrangements,  and  that  tliey  be  asked 
ey  our  grateful  acknowledgments  to  the 
friends  who  have  afforded  kind  hospitality  to  the 
officers  and  representatives,  and  also  to  the 
ministers  of  Newport,  who  preached  Temperance 
sermons  on  Sunday,  April  25. 

11th,  That  our  thanks  are    due  to  Bro.    Eccles, 
P.  G.W.T.,  for  his  generous  gifts  of  tracts  and  four- 
fold pledge  cards  to  the  Representatives  and  others 
attending  this  session. 
Fraternally  submitted. 
(Signed) 

Samuel  J.  Southwood,  Beds  {Chairman), 
Charles  Pinhorn.  Surrey  E.  and  M. 
Andrew  Robinson,  Northumberland, 
W.  S   Phillips,  East  Kent, 
C.  J.  Whitehead,  Yorks.,  S.W. 
The    Roll   of  Representatives  was  then   called. 
FINAL  REPORT  OF  CREDENTIAL 
COMMITTEE. 
The  Credential  Committee  presented  five  reports 
in  all.     It  would  be  useless  to  publish  all  of  them. 
We  have  already  inserted  the  first,  and  the  follow- 
ing is  the  final  report    presented  by  its   perennial 
and    invaluable    chairman,     Bro.    R.     Mansergh, 
P.G.W.C.  :- 
Total  atttendances — 

Representatives        ...  185 

Past  Representatives  ...         53 

Non-voting  members  ...         ...         ...  174 

Visitors  other  jurisdictions 9 

Total       421 

Members  taking  Degree,  111. 
Before  the  closing  ceremonies. 

The  G.W.C.T.  tendered  the  most  sincere  thanks 
of  Grand  Lodge  to  Bro.  Brown,  chairman  of  the 
Local  Reception  Committee,  and  to  his  colleagues, 
for  the  admirable  manner  in  which  they  had  pro- 
moted the  comfort  of  Grand  Lodge  under  great 
difficulties.  It  was  feared  that  the  requirements  of 
G.L.  would  overtax  the  resources  and  powers  of  so 
small  a  District,  bub  they  had  done  admirably, 
and  had  disappointed  them  by  one  complete  success 
which  had  attended  their  efforts,  and  he  would 
convey  to  them  the  sincere  and  hearty  thanks  of 
the  Grand  Lodge. 

Bro.  Brown  and  Bro.  Jones  suitably  responded. 

The  minutes  of  the  concluding  sitting  were  then 
read,  and  the  closing  service  was  conducted  at  about 
5  p.m.,  with  befitting  feelings  of  thankfulness  and 
solemnity.  Thus  closed  one  of  the  most  practical 
and  useful  sessions  of  the  English  Grand  Lodgt^ 


GRAND  LODGE  SESSION,  1887. 

A  correspondent,  who  evidently  believes  in  tak- 
ing time  by  the  forelock,  sends  us  the  following  in 
formation  :— An  informal  meeting  of  the  members 
of  the  Middlesex,  East  and  Mid  Surrey,  West  Kent, 
and  Essex  District  Executive  Officers  attending  the 
Grand  Lodge  Session  was  held  on  board  the  Sea 
Horse,  during  the  river  trip  on  the  Wednesday. 
Bro.  W.  Wniton,  D.C.T.  Middlesex,  presided.  It 
wns  resolved  that  in  prospect  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
Session  of  18S7  being  held  in  London,  and  for  the 
purpose  otherwise  of  arranging  periodical  meetings 
of  the  United  Executives,  for  mutual  assistance 
and  encouragement,  the  Executives  should  be 
called  together  at  Trinity-street  Primitive  Metho- 
dist Church,  Southwark,  at  3  p.m.,  Saturday,  May 
15.  An  interesting  discussion  followed  on  the 
advisability  of  the  inter-change  of  Executive  officers 
to  visit  District  Lodge  Sessions  and  take  part  in 
public  meetings,  &g.  Bro.  C.  Pinhorn,  D.C.T. , 
East  and  Mid  Surrey,  was  chosen  as  secretary  pro 
tew.  As  is  now  known,  the  Grand  Lodge  resolved 
on  Thursday  night  to  meet  in  London  next  year, 
and  it  was  then  agreed  to  invite  the  support  of 
.idjoining  District  Lodges  to  make  the  session  a 
success  worthy  of  the  world's  Metropolis. 


James  0.  Matthews,  the  suecessor  of  Frederick 
Douglass,  to  the  office  of  Recorder  of  Deeds  for  the 
District  of  Columbia,  is  a  coloured  man  of  no  mean 
ability.  He  is  but  38  years  old,  and  has  been  for 
some  years  a  successful  practitioner  of  law  at  his 
home  in  Albany,  N.Y.  He  is  a  natural  orator  and 
is  regarded  by  many  as  the  coming  leader  of  his 
race.  Frederick  Douglass,  the  retiring  Recorder, 
is  70  years  of  age,  and  is  worth  some  300,000dol., 
acquired  by  lecturing  and  from  the  management  of 
his  paper,  the  North  Star.  His  home,  the  old  Van 
Hook  mansion,  overlooks  Washington.  This  pro- 
perty was  formerly  owned  by  a  negro  hater,  who 
stipulated  in  his  deed  of  sale  that  no  negro  should 
be  accepted  as  a  purchaser  of  t'le  land.  Douglass 
secured  it,  however,  and  lives  there  with  his  white 
wife,  a  beautiful  and  accomplished  lady. — Detroit 
Free  Press. 

Complimentary  Dinnehs,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening'  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  term?,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.C.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.     Strictly  Temperance  principles. 

Food  Adulteration. — Mr.  Casaall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said:  ** Homoeopathic  Cocoa?  are  well 
named,  as  they  contain  the  amalleat  quantity  of  Cocoa," 
Cadburt's  Cocoa  is  gu.T.ranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
the  public  to  buy  no  other. — [Advt.] 

We  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readera  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raine'a  advertisement,  which  will  be  foupd 
iu  these  pages.— [Ad vx.l 


WESLEYAN  TEMPERANCE. 

The  Temperance  Committee  of  the  Conference, 
after  considering  the  subject  for  years,  are  of 
opinion  that  the  time  has  now  come  to  move  for 
the  appointment  of  a  Connexional  Visiting  and  Or- 
ganising Secretary.  It  would  be  a  great 
advantage  if  the  May  District  Committees 
were  to  express  their  judgment  upon  this 
important  matter,  and  if  they  would 
also  consider  whether  the  proposed  secret  ary  should 
be  a  layman  or  a  minister,  what  should  be  the  scope 
of  his  duties,  and  how  ho  should  be  supported. 
The  vast  Temperance  work  of  Methodism  can  never 
be  effectively  done  unless  we  have  a  secretary  who 
can  give  his  whole  time  to  this  work.  We  have 
now  reached  a  position  from  which  no 
further  progress  can  be  made  unless  such 
an  appointment  be  sanctioned.  We  hopo 
all  the  friends  of  Temperance  will  bestir  them- 
selves and  get  the  District  Committees  to  favour 
this  essential  step.  The  Temperance  Committee 
also  intends  to  suggest  to  the  Conference  that  the 
members  of  the  District  Temperance  Sub-Committee 
shall  be  ex-officio  members  of  the  District  meetings, 
like  the  members  of  the  other  aub-committeea. — 
MethoiUst  Times. 


The  Curse  of  America. — Says  the  Detroit  Free 
Press  : — The  curse  of  the  Indian  was  fire-water. 
The  curse  of  the  negro  to-day  is  whisky.  The  curse 
of  our  rising  young  men  upon  whom  the  prosperity 
of  the  communities  depend  is  the  temptation  of 
strong  drink.  Prohibition  in  this  country  has  had 
the  effect  of  giving  us  more  systematic  and  persis- 
tent labour.  It  has  added  to  the  small  savings  of 
the  farmer.  It  saved  society  from  disorder  and 
turbulence.  It  has  emptied  the  gaols  and 
diminished  the  cost  of  administering  justice.  Un- 
questionably, it  has  benelited  society  in  every 
material  way. 

Writtle  (Essex). — A  correspondent  writes: 
"Easter  Monday  was  a  red  letter  day  in  the  history 
of  tlie  Writtle  Lodge.  Some  time  ago  it  was  decided 
to  repeat  the  experimentwhich  answered  so  success- 
fully last  year  of  having  a  special  conference  for 
Easter,  and  a  committee  was  formed  to  make  the 
necessary  arrangements.  The  British  School-room 
was  very  prettily  decorated  for  the  occasion  with 
Hags,  evergreens,  flowers.  Arc.  A  special  session 
of  District  Lodge  was  opened  at  2.45  by  Bro.  H. 
Johnson,  D.E.S. ,  when  the  Degree  of  Charity  was 
conferred  upon  12  duly  qualified  members.  The 
conference  was  opened  at  3. 30,  Bro.  II.  Johnson 
presiding. Bro.  E..\..  Hunt  read  a  paper  entitle  1  "Our 
Lodge  Rooms  and  what  we  do  there."  A  discussion 
followed,  the  following  members  taking  part:  Bros. 
G.  A.  Webb  (Brentwood),  F.  W.  Cardy  (Maldon), 
R.  A.  Slader  (Writtle),  J.  Spence,  W.  Lavelle,  T. 
Clift,  F.  J.  Runciemin,  H,  .lohnson,  F.  Whybrow, 
and  F.  Bu -r  (Chelmsford),  some  valu.able  hints  for 
improving  our  sessions  being  thrown  out.  The 
conference  was  followed  at  G  p.m. by  a  tea  to  which 
94  sat  down.  A  well-attended  public  meeting  was 
held  subsequently,  when  speeches  on  behalf  of  the 
Order  were  given  by  Bro.  H.  Johnson,  G.  A. 
Webb,  S.  Collins,  W.  Lavelle,  and  J.  Spence.  The 
whole  day  was  a  thorough  success  from  every  point 
of  view. 


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May  10,  1886. 


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D  charge  for  attendance. 

What  to  See,  and  How  to  See  "it  in  a  Week 

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WATOHwOEn— the  Official  Organ  of  the  Grand  Lodf^e— 
thoUld  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
oating  matters  relatirc  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  The  m^st  prominent  position  in  the 
paper  is  piven  totheannouni  sments  of  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
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Such  notices  frequently  reach   us   as  N'acs.     We   can 
only   publish  them   however,   as  Adrrrtisemcrtts,    giving 
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So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  Gd.  a  Public  Meeting  can 
be  advertised  in  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  active 
TempprancR  Workers  in  every  Town  in  England,  thus 
affording  efficient  local  publicily,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  others  visiting  the 
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May  0.  E.  and  M.  Surrey  Opan-Air  Work-  The 
first  platform  work  (of  six  to  be  established  this  summert  will 
be  commenced  on  Sundav  morning,  11  a.m.,  corner  of  Bond- 
street.  VaiLxhall  Cross,  S.W.     Helpers  wanted. 

Mav  19.  Annual  Meetine  of  the  United  Kingdom 
Band  of  Hope  Union,  at  Exeter  Hall.    (See  advt) 

May  20  (Thursday).  Bro.  Rev.  Andrew  D.  Edward 
Pleaches  at  Craven  Chapel,  Fouberts-place,  Regent-dfreet  (near 
Great  Marlbnroupb-street).     Service  commences  at  7.1!). 


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Frmting.    Cheapest  and  best  house  in  the  trade, 

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ON  TO  I!  It. 

MUSICAL  instrum?:nt  depots, 

Triangle  House, Mare  Street,Hackney,E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstone  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandohne,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder, 
Andr(/'s  Journal.    Id.  Monthly. 


ENTERTAINMENTS  provided  for  Fetes, 
Bazaars.  Flower  Shows,  i&c.,  consisting  of  ventrilo- 
quism, conjuring,  marionettes,  &c. — Address,  Entertain- 
ment Depot,  7,  Waterloo-street,  Camberwell,  London. 

PATROIVISED     BY    ROYALTY 

SILK 
xxx^  ^^  ^  UMBRELLAS. 

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I'lic'lfroin  the  Miinufacfiirer, 
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Silk,    Parker's    hollow    ribbed 
beautUully  carved 
I  sticks,  sent  Parcel  ] 
,    9d.    (or    36    stam. 
15,000  sold  in  twelve  months. 
List  and   testimonials   free.    Ke-coveriDR,   (fee,,  neatlf    'lona. 
Address  J.    B.  PAEKEK,  UnibreU:^    \{0T\i.9,    IJROoM  CLOSE, 
SHEFFIELD 


CHURCH  OF  ENGLAND 
TEMPERANjCE   SOCIETY. 

24tli  Anniversary  Arrangements 
for  1886. 

JaVENILE    UNION. 

Saturday,  May  8th. 
3.0  p.m.— CONFERENCE  AT  ST.  JAMES'S 
HALL,  Regent-street.  Chairman— The  Rev.  N. 
Dawes,  Chairman  of  the  Union.  Speakers-C.  J. 
Valentine,  Esq.,  M.P.,  the  Eev.  Aethub  J. 
Robinson,  the  Rev.  F.  P.  Downman,  Mrs. 
Paynteh,  and  Miss  S.  U.  Gaudneb.  A  Paper, 
on  "  Young  Life  in  England,  its  Safeguards  and 
Precautions,"  will  be  read  by  the  Rev.  H.  Edmund 
Lhgh.  a  selection  of  songs  will  be  given  during 
intervals  by  a  Choir  of  Juvenile  Members. 

Sunday,  May  9th. 
ABOUT    300    SERMONS     IN    DIOCESE 
OF    LONDON. 
Monday,  May  10th. 
7.30p.m.— FESTIVAL     SERVICE    IN    SI- 
PAUL'S    CATHEDRAL  (by  permission  of   the 
Dear).      Preacher  —  Rev.    Canon    Lloyd,    M. A. 
(Vicar  of   Newca^tle-on-Tyne).     The   service  will 
be  led  by   the   Choir   of   the   Association  of   Lay 
Helpers  for  the  Diocese  of  London. 

Tuesday,  May  11th. 

9.30  a.m.— CELEBRATION  OP  THE  HOLY 
.  COMMUNION  in  St.  Margarot'.i  Church,  West- 
minster (bv  permissinn  ot  the  Ven.  Archdeacon 
Farrar).  Short  Address  by  the  Rev,  Canon 
Davenport  Kelly,  M.A.  All  Members  of  the 
Society  are  invited  to  be  present. 

3.0  p.m.— ANNUAL  GENERAL  MEETING 
m  Princes'  Hall,  Piccadilly.  Chairman- The 
Right  Rev.  the  Loud  Bishop  of  Oxford. 
Speakers— E.  Stafford  Howard,  Esq.,  M.P.; 
Vf.  H.  HouLDSWORTH,  Esq.,  M.P.;  F.  Le  Gbos 
Clark,  Esq.,  F.R.S.  (Consulting  Surgeon,  St. 
Thomas's  Hospital,  late  President  Royal  College 
-  of  Surgeons),  and  the  Rev,  Prebendary  Gbieb 
(Vicar  of  Rugeley). 

■Wednesday,  May  12th. 
2.30  p.m.— ■WOMEN'S  UNION  BUSINESS 
CONFERENCE  in  Lower  Exeter  Hall,  the  Rev. 
Canon  Ellison  in  the  chair.  The  Lady  Aberdare 
will  give  an  Address,  and  Mrs.  G.  Howard 
Wright  will  read  a  paper  on  "Inebriate  Homes 
for  Women." 
7.0  r.m.— GREAT  EXETER  HALL  MBET- 
ING  OF  TdTAL  ABSTINENCK  SECTION. 
Chairman— The  Right  Rev.  the  Lord  Bishop 
OF  Durham.  Speakers — The  Rev.  Canon  Lloyd, 
C.  E.  Tritton,  Esq.  (Treasurer),  the  Rev.  H. 
Armstrong  Hall,  and  Mr.  John  Falkner.  A 
choir  ()f  .WO  voices,  under  the  direction  of  Mr. 
G.  J.  Chapple,  will  sing  a  sekction  of  music. 
Admi'sion  free ;  reserved  seat  tickets.  Is.  til 
May  8th  ;  Is.  «d.  after. 

Thursday,  May  13th. 
7.0p.m.— ■WOMEN'S  UNION  FIFTH 
ANNUAL  JIEETING  in  St.  Jame.-.'s  Hall, 
Regent-it.reot.  Chairman  -The  Higlit  Rev.  and 
Right  Hon.  the  Lord  Bishop  of  London. 
Speakers— Mrs.  Choljilky,  Mrs.  OrMISTON  Chanp, 
I^iiss  Kathleen  Townknd. 

Largely  increased  FUNDS  absolutely  necessary. 

Cheques  and  P.  O.'s  crossed  to  Treasurer,  Charles 
Ernest  Teuton,  S,  Finch-lane,  E.C.;  or  Rev.  G. 
Howard  Wright,  9,  Bridge-street,  Westminster,  S.W. 


UNITED   KINGDOM 

BAND  OF  HOPE  nUION, 

THE 

ANNUAL   MEETING 


ILL  BE  HELD  IN 


TO  BE  LET,  a  Windmill, with  house,  large  garden 
and  orchard,  and  two  good  paddocks,  in  Essex. — 
Apply,  "  A.,"  W.iTcjiwonn  Offlce,  .1,  Bolt-court,  Fleet- 
treet,  E.C. 


Exeter  Hall, 

ON 

WEDNESDAY,    MAY    Wth,    1886. 


8  30  a.m.  Breakfast.  Meetlner,  and  Cocference  in 
the  Lower  Hall.  The  Veo.  Archdeacon  FARRAR.  D.D., 
F.R.S.,  will  preside.  ShorC  Addresses  will  also  be 
givpii  by  W.  S.  CATNE.  Esci-.  M.K  :  G.  B.  CLARK,  Esf]  , 
MP.;  J.  H.  HV5LKTT,  Esq.,  M.P.  ;  E.  STAFFOBU 
HOWARD,  E^.1.,M.P  :  WILLTAH  SAUNDERS,  Eflq., MP.; 
and  WALTER  S  SHIRLEY,  E-q.,  M.P. 

2.30  p.m.  General  Conference  in  ihe  Lower  Hall. 
J.  E.  ELLIS,  Esq..  M.P  ,  will  preside.  A  Paper  will  be 
read  by  Mr.  WILLIAM  TAYLOR  (Master  of  Method  at 
BatterseaTrainine  College).  Subject:  "The  Preparation 
aad  Delivery  of  Band  nl  Hope  Addres3e.=,"  with  a  Short 


will   be 


6  p.m.  Great  Evening  Meeting  in  the  Large  Hall. 
SAMUEL  MORLEY,  Esq.,  will  preside,  and  Addresses 
will  be  given  by  the  Rev.  J.  R.  DIGGLE,  M.A.  ;  Rev. 
HUGH  PRICE  HUGHES,  M.A.  ;  Rev.  OSSIAN  DAVIFH  ; 
and  Rev.  J.  CLIFFORD,  M.A..  D.O.  A  Choir  of  500 
Voices  (Senior  Mumbera  of  Bands  ol  Hope)  will  sing  a 
selection  of  Pieces  during  the  Eveniuc. 


TICKETS  (Reserved  Seats),  ONE  SHILLIHG. 

May    be   had    of   Messrs.  S.    W.    Partridge   &    Co., 

9,    Paternoster    Row,    E.C. ;    National   Temperance 

PUBLICATI0.\   Depot,  337,  Strand.   W.O.  ;    and  at  the 

Offices  »f  the  Union. 

numbered  Reserved  Seats  (to  be  bad  at  the 
Offices  only)  TWO  SHILLIRGS. 


CHARLES  WAKELY,  General  Secretary. 
Offices  :  4,  Ludgate  Hill,  E.C. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

Anti-Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Cliocolaie  Powder^ 

GUARANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  COCOA  OF  THE  FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Escesi  of  Fat  Extracted. 

The  Faculty  pronounce     it    "The  most  nutritions,  perfectly  i 

digestible  Beverajefor  Breakfast,  Lubcheox,  or  Suppeb,  and 

invaluable  for  Invalids  and  Youngr  Ctiildren." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE  MEDICAL  PRESS,    fl 

Boiuj^  without  suear,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  suits  all 
palates,  keeps  for  years  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
strength  of  cocoag  thickened  yet    weakeued    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  4c.,  and  in  reality  cheaper  than  such  Mixtures. 

Made  iuEtautaneously  with  boiling  water,  a   teaspoonful  to  a 

Breakfast  thip,  costinir  less  than  a  Half-penny. 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 

and  Is  specially  adapted  for  early  Breakfast. 
Sold  by  Chemists  and  Grocers,  in  tius.  at  Is.  6d.,  Sa.,  5d.  6d  ,  Ac. 

H.  SOHWBITZER  &  CO.,  lO.Adam-stroet,  Strand,  Loudon.W.O 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    MAY    10.    1888. 


THE  GOOD  TEMPLAR  PARLIAMENT. 

A  RETROSPECTIVE   VIEW. 

"  The  best  session  ever  held."  Sucli  was  the 
verdict  passed  upon  the  Newport  Session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge,  when  at  the  end  of  last  week 
the  representatives  turned  homewards,  after 
five  days'  close  application — a  holiday  devoted 
to  hard  work,  only  relieved  by  a  two  hours' 
pleasure  ran  by  steamer  down  to  the  Bristol 
Channel. 

The  present  writer,  liaving  had  personal  ex- 
perience of  15  such  yearly  gathering!!,  it  unable 
to  assent  to  the  proposition  in  its  fulness,  is  yet 
in  a  position  to  appreciate  some  of  the  grounds 
on  which  it  is  based. 

There  was  a  larger  attendance  (of  non-repre- 
sentative members)  at  most,  perhaps  at  all,  the 
preceding  sessions ;  but  that  diflfercnce  is 
accounted  for  by  the  fact  that  the  place  of 
meeting  was  in  the  extreme  edge  of  the  English 


May  10,  1886. 


THE     GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


jurisdiction — on  the  border  of  Wales,  where 
another  Templar  authority  reigns— far  from  the 
great  centres  of  population. 

For  all  that  the  session  was  well  entitled  to 
be  called  the  "  Good  Templar  Parliament." 
For  it  was  as  widely  representatives  as  any 
previous  one.  There  were  representatives 
from  every  English  county — besides  fraternal 
delegations  from  Wales,  from  Ireland,  from 
Scotland,  and  from  the  Channel  Islands — and 
every  representative  spoke  and  voted,  not  as  a 
unit,  but  in  the  name  of  500  co-workers  at 
home.  The  rugged  north  of  Northumberland 
and  Durham  joined  hands  with  the  sunny  south 
of  Sussex  Downs  and  the  Isle  of  Wight ;  ro- 
mantic Cornwall  and  lovely  Devon  in  the  west 
with  the  Lincolnshire  Fens  and  Norfolk  Broads 
of  the  east.  Teeming  Lancashire  and  shrewd 
Yorkshire,  the  great  Metropolis,  and  the 
grimy  Clack  Country,  the  cider  counties 
of  Somerset  and  Gloucester  and  Hereford,  and 
the  Kentish  hop  gardens,  the  Cumberland  hills, 
the  Essex  marshes — each  and  all  contribute 
their  quota  to  make  up  these  hundreds  of  men 
and  women  gathered  in  the  busy  export  town 
on  the  Usk  to  deliberate  upon  and  legislate  for 
the  interests  of  the  Good  Templar  Order. 

Nor  is  the  personnel  less  diversified  than  the 
contributory  area.  Both  sexes,  of  course,  are 
here,  for  the  Order  boasts  its  equality  no  less  of 
sex  than  of  race;  youth  and  age,  for  a  leading 
feature  in  Templai-y  is  its  facility  for  utilising 
talent  regardless  of  years  ;  clerics  and  laymen, 
nearly  as  great  a  variety  of  the  one  as  of  the 
other ;  Church  and  Dissent,  fast  bound  in 
brotherliness  ;  the  cultured  and  the  unpolished, 
the  well-born  lady  and  the  farmer's  daughter, 
the  banker  and  the  rural  postman,  the 
merchant  and  the  office  clerk,  the  high  church 
clergyman  and  the  city  missionary,  the  Parlia- 
mentary candidate  and  the  cabdriver,  the  news- 
paper editor  and  the  working  blacksmith,  town 
councillors,  poor  law  guardians,  lawyers,  public 
accountants,  schoolmasters,  postmasters,  re- 
porters, shopkeepers,  artisans — these  and  many 
others  possessed  of  nearly  as  great  a  variety  of 
gifts,  all  devoted  to  the  Temperance  cause,  and 
to  what  they  believe  to  be  its  best  method — 
Templary.  All  voluntary  workers;  yet  all 
united  in  a  remarkable  devotion  to  the  one  paid 
man  among  them,  who  has  for  17  years  been 
their  freely  chosen  head  and  chie'. 

Many  members  have  become  regular  atten- 
dants at  these  yearly  meetings  ;  and  a  chief 
charm  about  the  gathering  is  a  certainty  of 
meeting  old  friends,  making  new  ones,  and 
renewing  old  friendships  around  which  pleasant 
memories  cluster,  for  it  is  true  in  this  case 
that  as  "  iron  sharpeneth  iron  so  a  man  sbar- 
peneth  the  countenance  of  his  friend";  while 
the  warm  greeting  accorded  each  new  member 
wins  his  heart,  so  that  the  closing  hour  of  one 
session  finds  him  wishing  for  the  next. 

Variety  of  personnel,  of  occupation,  of 
manner,  of  dress  ;  the  charm  of  woman's  pre- 
sence, the  gay  colouring  of  the  Regalia  worn  ; 
all  tend  to  give  piquan"y  and  novelty  to  the 
scene.  The  deep  interest  which  is  not  incon- 
sistent with  frequent  flashes  of  fun  ;  the  deep 
appreciation  of  humour  that  now  ripples  on  the 
surface  and  again  peals  forth  in  hearty  health- 
ful laughter  was  there,  but  an  almost  entire 
absence  of  the  turbulence,  and  of  cut  and 
dried  arrangements  sometimes  seen  at  other 
conferences.  The  variety  of  idea,  originality  of 
illustration,  freshness  of  argument,  readiness  of 
speech,  quickness  of  rejai  tee  and  of  perception — • 
these  things  strike  one,  but  some  of  tham  are 
to  be  expected,  since  nearly  all  are  Temperance 
speakers  in  their  own  locality,  and  serving  to 
cement  the  widely  varying  component  parts  into 
one  great  institution,  to  its  principles  of  total 
abstinence  and  prohibition,  and  to  its  chosen 
leaders,  and  at  the  same  time  to  graft  a  new  en- 
thusiasm upon  the  experience  of  the  past. 
That  the  Order  is  a  democracy  has  often  been 


said.  That  the  recent  session  resembled  the 
new  House  of  Commons  in  being  more  practical 
and  decisive  has  also  been  remarked.  A  pro- 
posal to  relax  the  law  of  the  Order,  which 
forbids  "  character  dress  "  performances  and 
dancing,  was  negatived,  and  "  kissing  games  " 
were  prohibited  with  a  decision  which 
proved  to  demonstrate  the  firm  conviction 
held  that  the  Temperance  battle  "could  not 
be  won  by  frivolity,"  as  an  honoured  veteran 
put  it,  and  also  marked  an  intensity  of  moral 
feeling  only  surpassed  by  the  devotional  spirit 
which  burst  forth  into  spontaneous  singing  of 
the  Doxology  at  the  close  of  a  high-toned  fare 
well  address  by  a  veteran  worker.  Firm 
emphasis  was  shewn  in  votes  which  demanded 
Sunday  closing  of  public  houses,  direct  local 
veto  over  drink  licences,  petitioned  Parlia 
ment  against  the  sale  of  drink  to  children,  and 
declared  against  handing  over  licensing  to  local 
councils. 

The  full  exercise  of  free  choice  caused  some 
peculiarities  in  the  election  of  officers  ;  yet  every 
election  wasacceptabletoall.  The  chaplain  chair 
— hitherto  held  by  clerics,  now  of  tlie  Establish- 
ment, againofoneor  other  Dissenting  body — was 
this  year  given  to  a  layman,  a  London  city 
missionary,  while,  there  being  no  lack  of  the 
cloth,  two  other  posts  usually  given  to  lay- 
men were  conferred  on  ministers.  That  theology 
did  not  influence  choice  is  proven  by  the  pre- 
sence on  the  Executive  Board  of  Churchman, 
and  Quaker,  Baptist  and  Wesleyan,  Sweden 
borgian  and  Primitive  Jlethodist.  Nor  did 
locality  or  distance  interfere,  for  city,  town, 
and  village  alike  contribute  officers  since  Lon- 
don, Liverpool,  Manchester,  Birmingham,  and 
Leeds  unite  with  Hull,  Halifax,  Newport, 
Cleethorpes,  Street,  and  Broad  Clyst  in  that 
regard. 

The  Order  does  not  now  number  as  many 
adherents  as  it  once  did,  but  that  is  no  proof 
that  teetotalisra  is  receding.  The  growth  of 
denominational  and  other  societies  has  drawn 
many  away.  But  it  still  holds  its  way  in  many 
towns  and  villages  of  the  land,  carries  a  great 
influence,  both  socially  and  politically,  and  in 
proportion  as  the  Subordinate  Lodges  and  mem- 
bers pursue  their  work  in  the  spirit  and  tone 
which  marked  the  last  Grand  Lodge  will  their 
efforts  meet  with  their  due  appreciation  and 
with  success. 

H.  J.  O. 


Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill. — We  learn  that  this 
bill  is  likely  to  be  considered  in  committee  on 
Friday  night,  'Vlay  7. 

The  committee  of  the  Temperance  party  in  the 
House  of  Commons  held  a  meeting  on  Friday, 
May  7,  to  consider  the  steps  to  be  taken  for  tlie 
furtherance  of  the  Temperance  legislation  before 
Parliament. 

The  article  on  "The  Good  Templar  Parlia- 
ment "  reprinted  above  was  contributed  by  Bro.  H. 
J.  Oaborn,  of  Bristol,  to  several  daily  newspapers 
which  had  been  supplied  with  daily  reports  of  the 
proccediuga  during  the  session  at  Newport. 

The  Church  of  England  Temperance  Society 
announces  its  anniversary  meetings  in  another 
column.  We  would  direct  special  attention  to  the 
announcement  of  this  series  of  moat  important 
nicetings,  to  be  addressed  by  speakers  of  great 
power  and  eminence. 

The  Croydon  Congress.— A  Temperance  Con- 
gress was  opened  at  the  Skating  Rink,  Croydon,  on 
May  3,  in  the  presence  of  a  largo  audience  of  the 
various  Temperance  bodies  of  Croydun  and  the 
neighbourhood.  Canon  Ellison,  in  the  absence  of 
the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury,  gave  the  inaugural 
addrees.  The  Congress  concludes  on  Saturday, 
May  8. 

The  Band  of  Hope  Union  anniversary,  an- 
nounced elsewhere,  is  to  consist  of  a  very  full  day's 
performances,  commencing  with  breakfast  at  8. 30, 
continuing  with  conference    at    2.30,    and  ending 


with  the  great  evening  public  meeting.  The 
celebrity  of  the  speakers  and  the  attractions  of  the 
cause  will  doubtless  draw  throngs  on  the  occasion. 


We  would  dr.aw  attention  to  an  advertisement 
that  Bro.  the  Rev.  Andrew  Edward,  B.A.,  is  to 
preach  at  Craven  Chapel,  Foubert's-place,  Regent- 
street,  W.,  on  Thursday,  May  20,  at  7.15.  Our 
brother  was  for  many  years  an  active  worker  in  the 
Order,  having  joined  the  S*.  Pancras  Lodge  in 
1871.  His  later  career  is  somewhat  remarkable. 
With  a  desire  to  pive  himself  to  religious  work  he 
commenced  studying  for  Holy  Orders.  To  give 
himself  time  to  attend  college  he  had  to  resign  a 
good  position  on  the  London  Press  ;  for  over  two 
years  he  worked  as  a  journeyman  printer,  studying 
hard  meanwhile, and  finally  passing  high  in  honours. 
He  is  the  author  of  feveral  powerful  theological 
essays.  As  a  journalist  he  has  a  wide  knowledge 
of  life,  and  a  deep  sympathy  with  human 
nature  and  sorrow.  We  are  informed  that  his 
oratory  is  worth  a  long  journey  to  hear,  so  we  trust 
that  Craven  Chapel — perhaps  the  largest  Indepen- 
dent church  in  West  London — will  be  crowded  on 
the  20th  inst.,  to  give  our  brother  a  hearty 
welcome. 


NOTES  ON  THE  DOINGS   AT  NEWPORT. 

Easter  week  is  always  a  "  red  letter  "  time 
with  the  Good  Templars  of  this  country,  and  the 
eyes  of  all  are  turned  towards  the  spot  where  the 
Grand  Lodge  is  meeting  in  annual  session.  There 
may  be  some  people  who  question  the  utility  of 
ttiese  gatherings,  but  those  taking  part  in  the  pro- 
ceedings, and  who  daily  are  made  to  feel  the  in- 
terest taken  in  their  doings  by  friends  at  home, 
can  safely  assert  that  their  value  is 
inestimable,  and  that  the  spirit  infused  into 
the  proceedings  of  Grand  Lodge  finds  an  echo 
in  all  corners  of  our  land.  If  the  session  be  a  good 
one,  and  zeal  and  enthusiasm  are  present  in  the 
deliberations,  the  representatives  are  sure  to  return 
to  their  respective  districts,  anxious  and  willing  to 
infuse  the  same  fire  into  their  own  and  neighbour- 
ing Lodges ;  and  so  the  tired  are  aroused,  the 
weary  are  refreshed,  and  the  laggard  ones 
answer  to  the  call  for  service  with  renewed 
energy  and  quickened  interest.  To  gain  such 
an  end  every  earnest  worker  should  aim,  and  the 
annual  session,  which  fails  to  strike  the  keynote  of 
revival,  falls  short  of  its  purpose  and  mission. 

The  seventeenth  annual  session  was  decidedly 
up  to  the  average,  in  fact,  many  think  it  was 
above  the  average.  Some  of  the  debates  were 
very  animated,  occasionally  the  criticisms  offered 
were,  unquestionably  severe  in  their  character. 
At  times  the  excitement  was  intense — notably  when 
a  critical  division  or  election  was  being  taken. 
Members  hit  out,  as  it  were,^  straight  from  the 
shoulder  ;  yet  throughout  the  proceedings  there 
was  a  spirit  of  unity  and  charity,  which  clearly 
demonstrated  that  whatever  difference  might 
exiit  as  to  details,  upon  the  fundamental  prin- 
ciples of  our  Order  the  entire  Grand 
Lodge  stood  like  a  rock,  firm  and  im- 
movable. The  old  battle  cry  had  lost  none 
of  its  charm,  and  the  position  of  Good 
Templary  with  regard  to  the  liquor  traffic  is  as 
uncompromising  as  ever,  viz.,  "  War  to  the  knife, 
and  the  knife  to  the  hilt." 


The  .luvenile  Templar  demonstration,  held  on 
the  Saturday  preceding  Easter  Monday,  was 
very  successful,  and  did  infinite  credit  to  its  pro- 
moters.more  especially  when  the  comparative  small- 
nessofthe  Monmouthshire  District  is  taiien  into 
consideration.  The  choir  was  an  excellent  one,and 
well  merited  ttie  warm  eulogiums  passed  upon  it. 
There  was  a  sweetness  and  also  a  richneess  of  tone 
infused  into  the  music  seldom  obtained  in  choirs 
gathered  from  various  parts.  The  speeches  on  the 
whole  were  good  and  to  the  point.  Sister  Walshaw, 
G.S.J.T.,  bein?  especially  successful,  her  expres- 
sive and  taking  delivery  being  very  accept- 
able to  both  adults  and  children.  When  it 
W.18  announced  that  the  Monmouth  District  had 
won  the  J.T.  challenge  shield  for  the  second  time 
in  succession,  the  audience  fairly  shouted  with 
delight.  The  meeting  was  a  new  feature,  and  I 
hope  it  will  become  a  permanent  item  in  the 
Grand  Lodge  programme.  We  cannot  too  often 
bring  the  claims  of  our  Juveniles  before  the  public, 
and  no  better  opportunity  can  be  found  than  when 
our  members  are  assembling  in  force. 


298 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


May  10,  1886. 


Monday's  proceedings  presented  a  strange  con- 
trast to  those  at  Manchester  on  the  corresponding 
day  of  last  year.  Instead  of  1,000  members  pro- 
sentinjr  thcmst  Ivcs  for  the  Grand  Lodge  Degree, 
only  75  candidates  appeared.  I  heard  a  few  dis- 
paraging reniirks  on  the  sraallness  of  the  number. 
Uut  when  it  is  remembered  that  the  Man- 
chester District  contained  last  year  nearly 
4,000  members,  as  well  ns  being  sur- 
rounded by  several  large  Districts,  and  that 
Monmouth  only  has  about  400  members,  the 
number  was  as  large  as  could  have  been  expected. 
London  must  try  and  make  up  the  deBciency  next 
year.  It  will,  however,  be  very  hard  if  our  weaker 
Districts  are  to  be.  debarred  from  inviting  G.L., 
because  they  can  only  expect  to  bring  forth  few 
candidates  for  the  Degree.  What  the  assembly 
lacked  in  numbers  it  made  up  in  earnestness  and 
enthusiasm. 

The  reception  meeting  was  not  what  it  should 
have  been.  Jhis  was  not  the  fault  of  the  local 
friends,  for  the  large  Royal  Albert  Hall  was 
crowded  with  a  sympathetic  and  enthusiastic 
audience.  But  with  one  or  two  exceptions  the 
speeches  were  not  up  to  the  mark.  Of  all  the 
meetings  hold  under  the  auspices  of  the  Order, 
the  Grand  Lodge  reception  meeting  should 
pre-eminently  be  //ic  public  gathering  of  the  year, 
and  the  speakers  representing  us  should  endeavour 
to  appear  at  their  very  best.  Trivial  generalities 
should  not  be  indulged  in,  and  "chaff"  might  be 
retained  for  a  more  appropriate  season.  The 
speeches  should  be  thoroughly  well  prepared,  and 
perhaps  it  would  be  better  if,  in  future,  subjects 
were  given  to  the  orators  instead  of,  Micawber- 
like,  "  waiting  for  something  to  turn  up," 
to  provide  them  with  a  theme  for  their  remarks. 
I  am  afraid  our  respected  G.W.C.T.  set  a  bad 
example  on  this  occasion,  for  he  admitted  he  had 
no  "notes,"  in  other  words,  no  speech.  I  know 
the  meeting  was  described  as  a  "  splendid  success," 
but  I  can  assjrn  my  readers  many  of  our  members 
thought  otherwise,  and  they  did  not  hesitate  to 
express  themselves  the  next  morning. 

At  the  roll  call  on  Tuesday  morning  nearly  every 
representative  responded,  and  we  were  very  soon 
at  work  with  the  consideration  of  the  G.W.C.T.'s 
report.  As  was  expected,  the  very  first  section 
gave  rise  to  a  very  warm  discussion,  it  being  felt 
by  some  of  the  Reps,  from  Middlesex  that  one  of 
the  paragraphs  contained  an  uncalled  for  censure, 
besides  favouring  the  division  of  the  District. 
Bro.  Winton  took  exception  to  the  words  com- 
plained of,  and  in  doing  so  spoke  with  much  feel- 
ing and  warmtli.  For  two  hours  the  battle  raged. 
Once  a  speaker  let  fall  an  expression  to  which  ex- 
ception was  taken  by  the  members  calling  out  "No, 
no."  Bro.  G.  Dodds,  G.W. Co.,  who  was  presiding, 
brought  down  the  j^avel  with  a  crash,  and  said 
"Order,  this  is  not  the  House  of  Commons." 
Eventually,  after  the  G.W.C.T.  had  replied,  in 
which  he  repudiated  any  idea  of  cen3ure,the  section 
was  adopted. 

The  other  officers' reports  were  taken  on  Tuesday 
afternoon,  the  only  one  giving  rise  to  special  dis- 
cussion being  that  of  the  G.S.J.T.  Considerable 
exception  was  taken  to  the  paragraph  referring  to 
S.  E.  Lancashire.  This  special  case  was  referred  to  a 
small  committee,  who  upheld  the  action  of  the 
G.S.J.T,,  but  the  Grand  Lodge  instructed  the  new 
Executive  to  send  a  special  commission  to  the  Dis- 
trict to  settle  the  dispute,  which  appears  to  bo  a 
very  serious  one.  Nobody  doubted  the  right  of  an 
officer  to  refuse  to  grant  a  commission,  but  there 
was  a  very  wide  divergence  of  opinion  as  to  how 
this  right  was  to  be  exercised.  From  what  I  heard, 
a  radical  resolution  on  the  whole  subject  of  com- 
missions may  be  looked  for  next  year. 

By  vote  of  the  Grand  Lodge  the  Political  Confer- 
ence was  not  held.  I  cannot  see  the  utility  of 
either  the  Juvenile  or  Political  Conference,  or  of 
the  committees  appointed  on  these  matters.  The 
whole  thing  has  to  be  discussed  over  again  in  full 
session.  Besides,  ib  is  not  fair  to  Districts.  For 
example,  the  committee  recommend  that  a  certain 
resolution  be  not  adopted,  the  representative 
of  the  District  sending  up  the  proposal,  can  only 
move  it  as  an  amendment  and  is  cut  off  from  the 
right  to  reply.  This  is  an  injustice,  for  our  rules 
of  order  say  the  mover  of  the  original  resolution 
only  has  this  right,  and  this  must  be  the  motion 
upon  the  digest.  Again,  is  it  competent  for  any- 
one to  m'lve  the  rejection  of  a  resolution  before  it 
has  been  moved,  seconded,  and  put  from  the  chair? 
FitEE  Lancb. 


Allcormnunicatlo7is  to  be  addressed  1  ME  EDITOR, 
"  GOOD  TEMFLAUS'  WATCHWORD,"  5,  Bolt- 
court,  Fteet-sfreet,  London,  E.C. 

Lodge  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
in  the  following  issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  nlgtit,  from  wlilcti  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Southwark.— "Tho  Mint."  April  21.  Entertained 
by  the  Eagle  J.T.  Bro.  Edwards,  D.S.J.T.,  and  Bro. 
Shepheard,  W.D.M.,  spoke  a  few  words  of  encourage- 
ment—April 28.  Sister  Boyce,  W.C.T.,  presided. 
Orders  were  drawn  on  the  treasurer  for  constitutions, 
odes,  and  Lodge  Tax.  A  new  effort  is  being  made  to 
bring  the  Banner  Fund  to  a  successful  issue.  Bro.  Morris 
Evans  is  elected  hon.  Bee,  and  Bro^  Hill,  Morris, 
White,  and  Chapman,  committee  to  promote  the 
object. 

North  Bow.— "Commonwealtb."  April  17.  Bro. 
Degerdon,  W.C.T,;  pleasant  session;  sensible  songs  by 
Bros.  Degerdon,  Young,  and  Hammon,  and  Sisters  Dean 
and  Young. 

Hackney. — "  HackneyJMission."  April  13.  Visit  of 
Stratford  Beacon  Liglit  Lodge;  very  pleasant  session; 
good  attendance  ;  the  visitcra  officered  and  entertained 
with  Eonga,  recitations,  &c..  Fro.  Garwood,  S.J.T., 
presiding.^April  20.  United  gathering  of  Lod[,'ea  ;  Bro. 
Winton,  D.O.T.,  presided.  Bro.  Le  Sage,  V.D„  was 
unanimously  recommended  as  L,D.,  and  Bro.  Carman 
was  unanimously  recommended  as  E.S.  ;  Bros.  Figg  and 
Le  Sage,  V.D.'s  of  G  and  7  Sub- DiatrictE, reported  as  to  the 
work,  and  Bro,  Carman,  V.S.JT.,  reported  on  the 
juvenile  work ;  Bro.  Welle,  T.D.,  and  Bro.  Carman 
reported  on  Havelock  Degree  Temple  ;  Bro.  Winton  p.ive 
a  very  encouraging  address ;  good  attendance,  liro. 
Gibaon,  P.D.C.T.,  and  Sister  Gibson,  P.W.D.V.T., 
were  amongst  the  visitors. — April  22,  A  number  of  the 
members  beaded  by  the  L.D.,  Bro.  Le  Sa(?e,  paid  a 
surprise  visit  to  tlie  Emmanuel  Lodge,  Upton,  where 
they  officered  and  entertained,  Bro.  Lo  Sage  presiding. — 
April  27-  Parliamentary  night ;  pleasant  and  interest- 
ing session  ;  good  attendance,  including  a  brother  from 
Halifax,  ><ova  Scotia,  who  brought  the  greetings  of  his 
Lodge.  Programme  presented  for  next  quarter  ;  a  num- 
ber of  Lodges  invited,  and,  soveral  invites  accepted  to 
pay  visita.  The  greetings  sent  to  the  G.L.  then  in  sea- 
Bion.  After  business  Bro.  Le  Sa;e,  V.D.,  opened  the 
debate  on  tho  G.W.C.T.  address  ;  but  in  consequence  of 
the  shortness  of  time  and  importance  of  tho  matter,  the 
debate  was  adjourned. 

Upper  Clapton.  — "  Upper  Clapton."  May  3. 
Intel  eating  programme  adopted  for  ensuing-term;  officers' 
report  read,  balance  in  hand.  Election  of  otficere:  Bro. 
E.A.Gibson,  W.C.T.;  Sister  Mold,  W.V.T.;  Bro.  J. 
Winters,  W.Sec;  installed  by  Bro.  Davies,  L.D.,  Trinity 
Lodge. 

Stockwell.— "Stockwell  Hope."  May  1.  Election 
and  installation  of  officers;  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co, 
installed  the  new  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Young; 
W.V.T.,  Sister  Allison;  W.S.,  Bro.  Summerford.  Tax 
was  paid  on  69  members — a  decrease  of  one. 

Chelsea.— "Grosvenor."  April  23.  Social  meeting; 
Bro,  McAllister,  L.D.,  presided;  song^,  due^a,  and 
recitations  ;  refreshments  served. — April  30.  Election 
of  officers :  Bro.  Turney,  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  Morris, 
W.V.T.;  Bro.  W.  J.  Thomas,  W.Sec.  The  officers  were 
installed  by  Bro.  McAllister,  L.D.  Reports  of  officers 
very  satisfactory  ;  total  number  returned  in  good  stand- 
ing, 74  ;  increase  of  eight  on  the  quarter. 

Southwark.— "Trinity."  April  8.  Paper  by  Bro. 
Angus,  W.M.,  "What  drinks  contain  alcohol,"  a  useful 
discussion  followed  ;  a  pleasant  evening, — April  15. 
Electoral  Superintendent's  night.  The  D.E.S.  raised  the 
question  of  the  Vote  for  Vote  policy,  which  was  taken 
up  heartily  by  both  sides  and  proved  highly  interesting. 
—April  23.  Public  Demonstration  in  the  chapel  in  aid  of 
the  funds  of  the  Orphanage  and  Temperance  Hospital 
a  procession  of  members  paraded  the  neighbourhood 
Bro.  Dr.  S.  Dawson  Burns  presided,  and  addresses  wer 
given  by  Dr.  Carpenter,  Bro.  Kolfe,  Bro.  Hodge? 
AV.D.S.,  and  others  ;  gongs  were  given  by  Sister  Mario: 
Hyde  and  by  Bro.  Tom  Wilson  of  the  Phctnix  Order. 

Stratford.— "  Beacon  Light."  April  7.  Visit  uf  tho 
Hope  of  Lcytonstune  Lodge,  who  officered  and  enter- 
tained the  Lodge  with  a  good  programme.  Songs, 
recitations,  and  readings  by  Sister  Crump  and  Bros. 
Enever,  Burrell,  Tomkins,  Crump,  and  Hoxley.- 
April  21.  Grumbling  night,  and  no  offence.  Bro.  Haines 
elected  L.D.,  and  Bro.  J.  E.  Garwood  E.S.— April  28, 
Open  Lodges  till  9,  when  the  members  and  friends  wort 
entertfiined  by  the  Star  of  Stratford  J.T.,  and  a  he.^^ty 
vote  of  thanks  was  given  to  them  for  entertaining  us. 

Commercial  Road.—"  Mile  End."  April  17.  Mu 
soiree.  A  very  great  success  ;  room  full ;  programme  well 
carried  out ;  171  present.  Several  promised  to  jcin. — 
April  24.  Election  of  officers :  Bro.  Harvey,  W.C.T.  ; 
Sister  Ahrens,  W. V.T. ;  Bro.  Ahrens,  W.Sec,  Very  busy 
session.  One;admitted  on  c.c.  and  one  initiated. — May  1. 
Installation  of  officers.  The  officers  reports  shewed  the 
Lodge  to  be  in  a  very  flourishing  condition,  having  passed 
an  excellent  quarter.  Membership  largely  increased  and 
a  handsome  balance  in  the  hands  of  tlie  trea^^urer.  Good 
programme  adopted  for  new  quarter.  Excellent  report 
rendered  by  the  refreshment  committee,  who  have  largely 
contributed  to  the  comfort  of  the  members  Bro.  W. 
Rains,  W.D.Chap.,   installed   the  officer*'..  o.  Rains 


committee 
the  present  Lodge-room  ; 


gave  a  very   appropriate  addrees ;  very  gocd  meeting  ; 
good  increase  in  sale  of  Watchwords. 

Shailwell.— "Prido  of  Lyttleton."    April  16.     A  suc- 

ssful  8oir(:'e;  programme  well  sustained;  102  present; 
Bro.W.  Hill  presided.- AprilSO.  Election  of  officers;  Bro. 
J.  Lindsay,  W.C.T. ;  Sister  Cains,  W.V.T.;  Bro.  Lighten, 
W.S.  Lodge  much  improved  during  the  quarter,  new 
regalia  having  been  obtained,  and  also  Lodge  furniture  ; 
programme  committee  appointed, 
to  start  a  Juvenile  Temple 
very  good  session. 

Slmfte'^bury  Park.— "Shaftesbuiy  Park."  Apnl  22. 
Bro.  Hilton  re-elected  L.D.  ;  Bro.  Collins  re-elected 
L.E.S.  Visit  of  John  Bunyan  Lodge,  who  officered  and 
enttrtainod,  presided  over  bv  Bro.  Rickard.  Very  plea- 
sant meeting.— April  2D.  Visit  of  Bro.  J.  C.  Woollacnt, 
V.D.,  who  presided  and  gave  some  good  counsel.  Pro- 
gramme adopted  for'ensuing  quarter.  Decided  to  assist 
other  societies  in  open-air  work  during  summer  months. 

Harlesden,  N.W.  —  "Harlesden."  April  7.  Discus- 
sion on  motion  of  Citizen  Lodge;  resolved  that  our 
Rep.  vote  against  the  division  of  the  District.  Resolved 
that  we  take  part  in  the  Good  Friday  Temperance 
Demonstration  at  Harlesden.  Impnmptu  speaking  was 
well  and  ably  carried  out,  the  subjects  being  educational. 
"  .  Lucas,  V.D  ,  presided.— April  14.  Resolved  that 
advertise  in  the  Wilkadcn  Herald,  Songs  by  Bros. 
Vidler  and  Ovens;  readings  and  recitations  by  Bros. 
Taylor,  Guthrie,  sen.,  and  Guthrie,  jun.— April  21.     In- 

tatiou  accepted  to  visit  the  West  London  Pioneer 
Lodge.  Bro.  J.  R.  Guthrie  was  re-recommended  as 
L.D.,  and  Bro.  Chad  as  E.S.  Visit  of  Queen's 
Lotige;  songs  by  Bros.  Smith,  and  Woodley 
Sister  Symouds ;  flute  solo,  by  Bro.  Under- 
original  reading,  by  Sister  Hodges ;  and  Bro. 
t  a  short  address.  One  candidate  proposed,  one  ad- 
mitted on  c.c,  and  one  initiated.— April  28.  Report  of 
Soiree  Committee;  satisfactory  result.  Programme  Com- 
mittee's report  adopted.  Caijitation  tax  drawn  on  o2 
members,  being  au  increase  of  eight  on  the  quarter, 
gramme,  "Attack and  Defence,"  conducted  by  Bro. 
J,  R.Guthrie.     One  candidate  proposed. 

Islington.— -'Henry  Ansell."  M.iv  1.  Room  crowded. 
Bro.  Staples,  W.C.T..  prosidcil.  The  programme  for 
the  quarter  was  read  and  adopted.  The  Secretary's 
report  shewed  tiie  Lodge  to  be  steadily  progressing,  and 
after  allowing  for  deaths  and  suspensions,  returned  126 
bers  in  good  standing.  The  Financial  Secretary's 
and  Treasurer's  report  shewed  that  the  Lodge  was  in  a 
good  financial  condition.  Bro.  Henry  Ansell,  L.D., 
nstalled  the  officers. 

Peckham.— "Peckham."  April  30.  Programme  for 
lew  term  adopted  after  discussion.  Bro.  L.  E.  Hookway 
■e-elected  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Drumgold    L.E.S. 

Wandsworth-road.— "Lambeth  Pioneers."  April  28. 
Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T..  Sister  Gardner;  W.V.T.. 
Sister  Dye ;  W.S.,  Bro.  Mills.  Br^-.  W.  E.  Hooper, 
W.D.Co., presided,  and  gave  some  interesting  features  for 
the  programme  and  for  the  future  conduct  of  the  Lodge, 

Pentonville, — "  Vernon,"  Aprij  10.  One  candidate 
pr.'pnsed.  Bro.  Allward  was  elected  as  L.D.,  and  Bro. 
Kemp  as  E.S,  Bro.  Gunn  presented  the  greetings  of  the 
Sword  of  Gideon  Lodge,  Dover.  A  Regaha  Fund  has 
been  started  for  a  new  set  of  officers.  Room  crowded. 
Watchwords  sold.- May  3.  Three  candidates  initiated, 
and  two  admitted  on  c.c.  Nearly  eight  invitations  read 
from  Lod:res,  Temperance  societies,  &c.  The  nomina- 
tion of  officers  was  gone  into  and  finished  after  a  great 
contest. 

Chelsea. — "  Marlborough."  May  4.  One  initiated. 
Bro.  F.  Turney,  W.C.T.  Election  of  officers.  Bro.  F. 
Turney  re-elected  W.C.T.;  Sister  A.  Harding,  W.V.T. ; 
Bro.  J.  B.  Bentley  re-elected  W.S.  Installed  by  Bro. 
T.  C.  Macro w,  L.D. 

Leicester-square. — "Orange  Branch."  May  3.  Bra 
W.  E.  Turner.  W.C.T.  Visit  by  Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoe, 
W.D.C.,  Beds.  One  initiated.  Officers'  reports  read 
and  adopted,  the  W.Sec. 's  report  shewing  a  meraber- 
bership  of  32.  Programme  Committee's  report  read, 
shewing  a  good  programme  for  the  ensuing  quarter. 
Election  of  officers,  with  the  following  results  :— W.C.T., 
Bro.  G.  H.  Lamb;  W.V.T.,  Sister  E.  A.  Wilson; 
W.Sec,  Bro.  Weldhon  (re-elected).     Pleasant  session. 

Chelsea.—  '  James  McCurry."  Aprils.  One  initiated. 
Bro.  Seagars  gave  report  en  Juvenile  Conference,  also 
D.L.  ;  after  discussion,  reports  adopted. — April  1.5.  Paper 
by  Bro.  W.  Colbert,  E.S.,  "  Drink  and  Depression  of 
Trade  "  ;  discussed  by  Bros.  T.  W.  Grigg,  L.D.,  Rowe, 
Dunkley,  Welfare  and  others,  very  instructive  evening. — 
April  22.  Bro.  Howard  elected  L.D.  ;  Bro.  W.  Colbert 
(reelected)  E.S.  Programme,  twopenny  night.  Mem- 
bers and  visitors  plentifully  supplied  with  coffee  and  buns. 
A  pleasant  and  social  evening. — April  20.  Officers'  re- 
ports. W.S.  report  shewing  a  slight  decrease  in  member- 
ship.   After  a  sharp  discussion  by  Bros.  Colbert,  T.  Grigg 


and  Nichols, 


eports  adoi)ted. 


PROVINCIAL. 

Newark.— *' Active."  April  20.  Election  of  L.D,; 
short  papers,  songs,  readings,  &c.  Bro.  Henderson  was 
re-tlected  L.D.  A  paper  was  given  by  Bro.  Cobb,  on 
•'Women's  Suffrage";  well  discussed  by  the  members. 
Seng  by  Sister  Henick,  and  reading  ly  Bro.  Belton. — 
April  27,  Quarterly  Magazine  by  the  D.C.T.,  Bro. 
Brooks;  the  magazine  for  this  quarter  proved  very  in- 
structive, ainu>ing  and  entertaining,  and  was  thoroughly, 
enjoyed  by  allthe  members.  A  committee  wan  appointed 
to  consider  on  making  the  flower  show,  held  annually, 
more  open  to  the  other  Temperance  societies  in  the 
town.     Very  iileasant  and  instructive  evening 

Lkbds.— "  Priestley  United." — April  20.  Two  initi- 
ated, and  two  proposed.  Programme:  Bro.  Gregson'a 
night  with  his  electric  battery ;  a  very  enjoyable  evening 
was  spent :  good  attendance.— April  27.  One  initiated  ; 
good  attt-ndance.  Programme  :  Bro.  E.  Spencer, 
Thomas,  Smith  and  McDonald's  night,  who  provided 
tea,  buns,  biscuits,  sweets,  oranges,  &c.  Songs  and 
choruses  by  the  entertainers ;  a  very  pleasant  evening. 


May  10,  188C. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS     WATCHWORD. 


nhf^fn  '^S''?r  .^n,^'^'""'"^''-"  February  23.  Two 
nuiated;  deb^.te.  ■■The  advantages  of  Ii,inR  in  town 
»nd  country  compared,"  introduced  by  Bro.  J  So^nce  • 
good  meetmg.-March  ■),  Onemitmt^d;  Bro,.  jXson' 
Crow.and  Pilgi.m  appointed  colIector»  f.,r  Home  Mis^iorl 
Fund  :  anecdute  nwht.-March  10.  Public  meetini?  in 
bt^Brlfrh'^V  w'  (r-  °-  ^i"4"->^  ■"  ">"''"'=  »ddr^,e° 
-March  IB  tI^"'"""'  ""*  ?"-°-J<>l>->  Kemp3ter,G.E.S. 
— Jllarchlb.  Ihree  proposed:  evening  with  .Soufhpv 
introduced  by  Bro.H.  S.  Cburch,  W.D^ec  -March  o3 
One  proposed  ;  question  bo:i.-JL;rch  30.  Pou^d  nirtt 
veiy  amusiOK  ;  Ss.  Id.  for  the  funds—April  6.  Bus  nes.' 
T^pS-  *'V°'  P^^  "•  fi"«;t<"»l  fines,  3s.  CJ.-Apr',i 
7.  Public  meeting ;  Rev.  J.  G.  Morrow  in  the  chair  ■ 
X''l""A?''5"'^^"°'''»'^'''"»b}'.Bro.Chief\Vanbuno' 
M  T'^,;"^'"'' '"  5'"'°  '=°''™^;  '^^8°  andience.-Apr" 
13.  lour  proposed;  interesting  and  useful  naner 
eonverasttinn  Ko    T).^     a      ^_iit     "    t.  ™  ^  _"'    paper 


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converaation  by  Bro.  S.  Collins"  P.W.C  f  •  a  deba't^ 
followed  ;  useful  session.-April'20.  Bro  .s'  Cliftwls 
re-recommended  as  UC.and  Bro.J.K.Orams  as  E  Sunt  ■ 
pubhcmeeting;  Bro.  A.  Pilgrim,  \v:CT  in  the  cha^r'-' 
l?o^  programme  and  larjje  audience.  ' 

Srs'tert'i'-  W-7T-,'^"-  «•  C.  BeadTe;''wi:c 
R  1  Sl^d.  '?°S'  (reelected).  Installed  bv  Bro 
K.  A.  blader,  L.D.— February  17.  Public  m'oetin? 
Addresses  given  by  Bros.  W.  Lavelle,  J.  Spen™e  ind 
?■  ■^-  ^^"^''b  WD.S.  Bio.  E.  A.  Hunt,  W  C  T 
presided.-February  24,  Second  Degree  conferred  upon 
o  fcf"'"; 'f-'i^""''  !"•  J^"-  G  A.  Webb  oTHo^ 
of  Brentwood  LodKc,  presented  the  Lodge  library  with 
loyoIume8.-March  31.  Prayer  meeting  ;  well  «Uen"ed 
passed  ott  very  well. -April  9.  Very  slices,  uleon^ert' 
Net  financial  result,  14s.-April  21.     Bro.   R    A  Slader 

menaed  as  h.S.  Present  membersh  p,  .50  beinir  an 
increase  of  three  during  the  quarter.  '         ^ 

WINCHESTKB.— "City  of  Winchester"  Ar,r,1  9q 
Sister  Dean  W.C.T..  ^presiding  Tgooi  atttnT.nce  • 
two  proposed  and  two  initiated^  Bro^  Whfte  proWded 
C^'whT^-^""!,'  ^"joy^Wo  evening  spent -songs, 
Bro  White,  Sister  Batohelor,  Bro.  Sergeant  Oheckl4  • 
duets.  Sister,  H.bberd;  readings,  Bro.  Per°-y  and  bTo! 

nfjT^w'"'"-  J^DS—'-Friendly  Aid."  April  2a. 
and      t1,;^i''*      demonstration.      Members    of  Lodgi 

M^sppair^ian:.\a-^.n;;\„'t\o^rwh!; 

51;o„f-J'n'°  ''°l""'e"e  tea  was  successful -April    26 

breakfaf?  !S""k"'  ""  'i°"\'°  «  «°°'l  substantia 
breakfast  m  honour  of  the  marriage  of  Bro 
S.  Sykes  and  Sister  L.  Lawton,  P.W.V  T    after  wh.Vh 

Ship  ey  Glen  and  a  very  en  oyable  day  was  spent  — 
V^'i\%-  Kt'"^\  festivities'^  renewed  "y  p  c^nTc  to 
Kirkstall  Abbev. -April  2S.  Very  pleasant  sesron- 
vote  of  congratulation  to  Bro.  and  Sister  Svke^  Pr,, 
Wilson  of  New  Zealand,  .poke  on  Good  ofOrj;r,and 
detailed  the  progress  of  the  Order  and  Temperance 
generally  in  that  country.  Ono  member  restore^'^ 
.  MAN-CIIJ!3TER.-"Towor  of  Refugo."  April  "7  One 
inituited,  and  one  proposed.  Bro.  Sharpies, '  S.D 
addressed  the  Lodge  on  the  progress  of  the  Temperance 
movement.  Bro.  Burns  gave  a  recitation.  Frateniat 
CTeetings  received  from  the  Criterion  Lodge,  Liverpool 
Greetings  sent  to  Grand  Lodge.  i^iverpooi. 

Leeds.— "Nil Deeperandum."  April 21).  Prouramma 
provided  by  Sister  Hall  and  Boyes  consisting  of  "o"^ 
rec  tations,  &c.,  by  Sister  Hall,  and  Bros.  Hanson  1' 
Wilkinson,  Boyes  and  Green.    Enjoyable  session. 

COVENTKT.-"  Sandford  Example."  April  24  Pro 
gramme,  postman's  night :  our  letter  bag  this  oVenins 
contained  a  great  surprise  in  the  form  of  letters,  and  I 
testimonial  of  the  .services  of  one  of  our  brother.  n„ 
behalf  of  the  Nil  Desperandum  Lodge  V  22  and  Port, 
mouth  Garrison  Lodge  Y  2.5,  Bro.  D.  R.  Burdett  V  D 
presented  Bro.  Joseph  Palmer  Price,  with  a  valuable 
writing  desk  and  an  address  in  acknowledgment  of  his 
past  services  wiih  V  22,  in  the  Soudan,  and  Y  2j  at 
thI^TT\  7?'"^  brothers  spoke  as  to  the  good  work 

Br?  Pal?.' p""'""  .ST  '."  J™"'  "^  "^"ing  done  by 
Bro.  Palmer  Price,  and  hoped  that  he  would  lon»  be 
•pared  to  dogood  work  in  the  Sandford  Example  LSdge 

S,^'o^kV,7'"""'°'';°"'"^""«  """"■•  FraternaUre??: 
ngs  of  Nil  Desperandum,  Portsmouth  Garrison  Buck 
lands  Brightest  Star,  and  Old  Fortieth  Lodge  and 
Juvenile  Temple  were  conveyed  by  Sister  Hosking  and 
^^r^r^^  accepted. -May  1.  Election  of  ofHcers- 
W  Sef-B'ro''-A.?''^'^,^'-^  '^i.Y-T"  Sister  L.Garr:u: 
l.l'l!..,  \v?i-  '''"V'^^"''°•  ^'>'  "llicers  were  installed 
by  Bro.  Williamson,  L.D.,  of  Sir  Thomas  White  Lodge 
mnKIEl,l..-"John  Sergeant."  April  21.  Open 
session  ;  songs,  Sistors  M.  A.  WUliams,  Groves,  ind 
Bostock;  recitations.  Eros.  Harrop  and  Green  ;b"o 
in?  A^V^'"q"q*''""'  ""  "''dress.  A  very  pleasant  even: 
ing.— April  28.  Songs,  Bros.  N  xon  and  Green  -  rpadino, 
Bros.  Booth  and  Green.  Members  ia  good  stand  ng'ao'- 
initiated  during  quarter,  seven.  '       ' 

GDILDFOitD.-" Guildford."      April    30.      Tax    paid 
congratulations  to  Bro.  and  Sister  PL-acock  on  th 


Triiko.— "Guiding  Star."  April  22.  Bro.  Ball  re- 
recommended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Councillor  J.  T.  Jacob 
recommeded  as  E.S.  Lodge  officered  by  private  m-m- 
Oers,  and  a  comfortable  evening  spent.— April  29.  In- 
spection of  roll.  Increase  of  three  members  on  quarter. 
One  initiated, 

St.  Neots— "Starof  St.  Xeots."  Msrch  11.  Pound 
mght;  pi^ceeds  to  go  for  Lodge  requisites;  Bro.  S. 
H  nsby  W.C.T.,  acted  .as  auctioneer.-March  18.  Roll 
Ha  "^r-  j  ?r*''  °'S'>'-  Second  Degree  conferred  on  six, 
and  Ihird  Degree  on  four.  Resolved  to  ask  Sir  W. 
Harpur  Lodge,  Bedford,  to  pay  us  a  visit.— March  23. 
Open  Lodge  ;  glees,  recitations,  rea.lings,  and  an  address 
^  A  ^f°j  ,?■  Hmsby.-A|,ril  1.  Musical  night, 
conducted  by  Bro.  Mead  ;  songs  by  Sisters  Barnel 
and  Xlurdoch,  Bros.  Mead  and  Murdoch  ;  and 
glees  by  the  choir.  Sister  Wells  presided  at 
the  harmonium  ;  10s.  voted  to  Negro  Mission  Fund. 
-April  b.  Discussion  on  "  How  best  to  retain  our  mem- 
b/o=  c:  P"P"  «^<i  by  Bro.  Murdocl.,  and  discussed  by 
A  ';  ?;  H'.^^by,  Ekins,  Beanmont,  and  J.  Hinsby  — 
April  15.  Auction  night."  Amount  realised  to  go  for 
advertising  in  the  visitors'  guide  of  th.e  Watchword. 
April  22.  Bro.  Murdoch  recommended  as  L.D.  (Bro.  J. 
H.  ikms  retiring  after  1.5  years'  service).  Bro  Luff  re- 
hrsfste'^'A^  "^  ^-f^-J'S^i"  ""^bers'  night,  conducted 
by  Sister  A.  Franks,  W.V.T.  The  single  members  sur- 
prised the  Lodge  with  hot  coffee  and  a  plentiful  supply  of 
provisions  ;  a  very  pleasant  evening.-April  29.  Reports 
of  officers.  The  W.S.  report  shewed  a  slight  increase  on 
the  previous  quarter. 

IrswicH.-"  Orwell."    April  22.     Bro.    J.    C    Avton 
recommended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  R  J  Kevs  ai  f,  F  q 
April  29.     Election  of  olficera    Vc  T  '^B^o    HoMeT 
re-elected  ;  W  V.T.,  Sister  Leggett ;  W.'Sec  ,  Sbter  e! 

K]ge;all''m?mber^"aSnT  "''  "''°  ''""°  ""'  "' 
HALSTE,D.-'-Hornor.'  April  1.5.  Two  initiated, 
r!!^  fr  j™°''^'  Grumblmg  night,  well  carried  out. 
Good  attendance.-April  22.  Bro.  t;.  Mayes  was  recom 
Tn"^^«'"  l"5  •  '""^  ^'"-  ^^-  H.  Warner  as  L.E  &°.- 
April  23.  Public  tea.  About  CO  members  and  friends 
sat  down  to  tea.  After  tea  the  evening  was  speTt  in 
rZnl  2''°"'^., /"Citations,  &c. -April  29.  Juvenile 
slarf'^l  ■?r°i  '^V^P"'"'''  "■-^"""■ns-ding  the  Lodge  to 
mftL  ■  !  Pf-j  ?""  "P""  "'"  adopted,  and  the  com- 
mittee  instructed  to  arrange  for  the  starting  of  Temple  as 
soon  as  possible.  ^-un-ioua 

session  "t,n.-^"]^'':7'5'*'°.°'"  '^P"'  ".  Splendid 
send  «n'..n^  re-admitted  and  one  proposed.  Resolved  to 
wnan .  R^r  i"  i?"  ^,????.^es3ions  to  the  Watch- 
Aprn20Tb»  '■''?■•  W.C.T.,  appointed  reporter, - 
April  29.  The  question  of  open-air  work  durinu  the 
summer  months  was  brought  forward,  a  discussion 
ensued,  and  the  question  was  left  over  until  next  week 

Manchester.— "City."  April  22.  Projramme  for 
ensuing  quarter  adopted  ;  Bros.  R.  Hunter  and  G  B 
Walkor  were  recommended  as  L.D.  and  L  E  S  resntc'- 
pr^T-~'^P"'!''-,5"-  "^^^  «•"«  presented  a Vrrn- 
lltiSS  ?'"'"  "'  ^°-  ^  Convention  Session.  A%ery 
enjoyable  tripe  supper  was  partaken  of  by  a  good  number 
of  members  and  visitors,  tho  following  cntortaininir" 
Parfitt,  O.C.T.,  Lighlfoot,  Rose,  B^yes  and  siste^ 


Newton. 

Dkvoxtort.— "  Star  of  Morice  Town"  Anril  oa 
^Ivn^i,''''  "''^■P.-'^-  P^^»iding;'a  spirdid  ^aSeriug 
Tax  paid  upon  .59  members,  or  an  increase  of  six  luvl 
tation  from  Mount  EJk-ecumbe  Lodge,  Stonehou,e 
accepted  ;  songs  by  Bro.  Show  and  three  sisters.  I  )„  the 
Ifr^i'y  ^  T'j"  °^ '""'  ■"^"'''C"  visited  the  Mount 
Edge=umbe  Lodge,  and  Bro.  Sergeant  Cooper,  Royal 
Irish  Regiment,  presided.  Songs  Ind  recitations  wore 
given  by  visitors  and  friends.  rucnacions  were 

Devootort.-"  Workman's  Rest."  May  1.  Election 
id  installation  :  Bro.  J.  G  McT.e.n  W  P  T  .  o-  . 
MaryAshburg  W.V.T.  Brof'pe ter  T™' -Wl'ec" 
re-elected  ;  a  keen  contest  for  several  of  th4  ofic«s' 
r-  i-  «"''•  ^i^-  '"''"""'I  ">«  -^ffi^ers.  The  reports 
of  past  ofhcers  shew  the  Lod.,.e  to  be   in  a  very   healthv 

rhand''ofl4^",?'''h"P.T  ^1  ■'"™''"^-  -""'  b"-- 
in  nana  ot  14<.     One  brother  initiated. 

B^%°'ii°^^-,"-'^J^?.^''"<'-"      April  20.     Visit    of 

vM^T?f'^u%^-^-^-i'^^°   presided;    Bro.   Hur- 

Mnrthamptongaveavery  good  account  of  the   work  in 

Id  West  Indies.  Bros.  Hamley,  Taylor  and 

ed  the  meeting,  which  was  a  very  pleasant 


a  Scotia  i 


19.  Report  of  Convention  Reps.,  after  which,  question 
box  proved  both  instructive  and  amusing.  Bro  H  J 
Jones  recommended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  J.  S.  Gaviii  as' 
h.S.— May  3.  Election  and  installation.  W.C.T 
Bro.J.SGavm;  W.V.T.,  Sister  H.  Golden;  W.s" 
Bro.  E.  K.  George;  insitallel  by  Sister  Parfitt,  T.D. 
i  wo  initiated.    Pleasant  meeting. 

Glossop.— "Mount  Pleasant."  April  13.  After  lbs 
business  the  memb«ra  of  the  Dare  to  do  Right  Temple, 
officered  and  entertained.— April  23.  Bro.  Redfern  VD 

°A  n^!f -Jo  ^'"A'l;''  ""'^  ^"'^  *  ""^  encouraging  address.— 

April  JU.      Olhcers  reports  adopted. 

,V°p°',i"'';fO--"  K^scue."  J!il.ay  1.  Election  of  officers  : 

w'Sec'Rr-T°-?^'"=  ^^■^•^c"  ^''^''  ^"-  West; 
filMr-"'  J  %'■'''"' '""S^-  Sisters  Osborne,  Bbw- 
id  r?r'"'^'"'"°'''  ^r'-  ^.^VS-  Do'iglas,  Smith,  Jones, 
and  Gargean;  recitations.  Sister  Privetts,  Bro.  Powell- 

Wgitct^ockf"'  °"^"=^'  "'"^'^'  I^-I-o-enand 
Newport  (Mo.v.).-" Star  of  Newport."  April  SO 
Four  propositions.  Bro.  W.  H.  Brown  W  C  T  Busi' 
noss  suspended.  Ero  J.  Potter,  G.  W.C.T.'  (Channel 
Islands),  presided.  The  following  visitors  were  present 
Bros.  Derrington,  Eccles,  Harrison,  Southwood,  Dodson 
bpurgeon,  Kennard  Jones,  Mac^ow,  Ellery,'  Bow™' 
w  u'u  ^^ jpfi^'d.  Child,  Cover,  Gape,  Crow,  E  Grav 
jy^bb.  H«"^nack,  Bro.  and  Sister  Stacey  Watson' 
fessTon'''" '''""'"'•     "^">""fi"«d.     i  profitab?a 

.f,in'^™''ir"¥''"''''^^?'?.''i'  April  30.  Interesting 
sssion.     Bro.  Lucas,    W.D.Sec,  gave  a  very  amusin" 

thrcUT/'r  T'lT',?^".^"'."'  °'  'Mornin,St?rs'  tS 
the  Grand  Constellatiore  '  at  Newport  (Mon.)  on  Easter 
Monday."  Previous  to  the  reading  of  the  paper,  some 
remarks  were  made  respecting  the  business  of  the  Grand 
ParSr'r  ■■  ""^  ^T''^'f  ^und  and  th.  Suppression  i? 
1  arlour  Games.  A  good  attendance. 
Maxchester.—"  Good  Samaritan."    April  "O   Visited 

|^e|^'L^MrS^ec-«-^ra 

|^;»;^^fsa^to^-rr-es^3Z- 
April  J7.  Election  of  officers:  Bro.  E.  J  Cowan  W  P  T  . 
Sister  B..tes,  W.V.T.;  Bro.  Edrick  Sax?on  VV  S  A 
Virion™  K"f  "1°'^  "«'''    »'  "■«     removkl  of  'Bro 

^thel'„Io°f''"  '"™,*"  "°t^'  ^''"^■^  »»«'"'  "^b" 
01  the  Lodge  for  several  years,  but  is  now  going  to  Bir- 
mmgnam,  was  unanimously  adopted,  to  which  Bro 
Yarnood  appropriately  replied. 

Ln-EEPOOL.-"  Vauxh.ll."  April  26.  Annual  soirde  j 
tel'R^;  n  .5'*p"'i'-°'  P"^"i'"i:  210  present.  Aftrr 
tea  Bro.  David  Gordon  was  presented  with  his  portrait 

the  v^IuabS"'!  ' V  """5«  '5°.  P"'<V°'ation  alluded  to 
the  valuable  services  rendered  to  the  Lodge  by  Bro  D 
Gordon  during  the  12  years  he  had  held  the  office  o 
Treasurer.     In  returning  thanks,  Bro.  Gordon,  who  fa  iS 

lemplary  and  total  abstinence,  and  stated  that  in  1831 

he  signed  m  Newcastle  a  Temperance  pledge,  which  was 

to  abstain  from  the  use  of  rum,  gin,  brindy.  and  whisky 

dwhicnhe  believed  was  the  first  form  of  pljdge  in 

-IS  country.  The  concert  was  then  proceeded  wrthMr 
and  Mrs  Taylor,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  O'BnenrMiss  H  ^hes 
Miss  Maggie  Smith,  Miss  Wardlow,  and  "ifs,"' 
I  Williams  and  Ronson  contributing  to  the  harmony  Mr?" 
Birch  accompanied  on  the  pianoforte  ^ 

ToRQUAV.-"Excelsior."  April  30.     Bro.  Parr  DOT 

rD"tndB?o'g'at?''"f'':5^''-  ''"-.''l'  .ecommen^eS'^a;' 
.Li.i_'.,ana  cro. battesford  sen     nc  T.  P  Q    rnt,^ 

for  the  coming  quarter ''wr'ag"e''d''t;f'  'rhe'Tiilowi'lJ^ 
officers  were  elected:  W.C.T,  Bro.  Blank-  V/V'r 
Sister  Oakeshott,  jun.  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Sattesford    sin         ' 

N^oT'owthrr  w^'"'"""'  "'  ?7'=»^-"  April  1  Bro. 
«.  ti.Lowther  was  recommended  as  LD  and  IVo  I- 
s?rv'?d'°>r  E-S-;  »is'"s  surprise,  the  brothers  were  all 

April  29. '^  A  public  coffee  supper  was  h'^lTwt'^^ 
was   attended  by   a   good  company,  the  public   meeting 

^itreX!j^'r?u-dr "  '^^^  ----- 

Bolton,— "  Claremont."  April  29  Postmin',  „,„i . 
Letters  from  G.W.Co.,  W  D  V  T  wn^P  ^  J 
W.D.Sec,  which  were  much  appreciated'  fevXl** 
evening  spent.     Good  attendance.'^'^LoTge  p'ro^es'^jf '* 

HuDDERsriELD,-"  New  Hope."  May  3  Retn;n. 
lL7df  '"^''^'^'^''iP  °f  «1  listers  and  8.3  br'Ltliers  iu  gTd 
W.Ui.,  Bro  A.  G.  Mollor,  reelected  ;  W.S  Sister  S 
w°Tr'  ^t^'"""*-  I"»'a"'^d  by  L.D.,  B?o  J  w" 
Wood.    Three  proposed  for  membership.    Watchwords 


?o5;^ii,  1^n:^a?^?=S!iPF^^^ 

.^uelch;  song,  Bro.   Martin.    Three    P-OP-^^'S  rnln^rt^So^  :f^'Nr';  co^^  .H^  L  d 

fo?'T"i-'fT'-~"^'''?'^'^"'''""='"-"    --^P"'   29.     Paper    which^i°i''^*l'iVT'™'''"'y''y''fi"'-"^'«=»  *=»•   af'« 
for     social   discussion    by   Sister   Kightley.  W.IJ.V.T.,    bv    he  C  P  T    l,"'"J?'T™'  "»»  Ri"™.  Presided  over 

'P™*f"™n>e   offered  by  Bro:  .fsGk?i"''"'J^l'n"'°''..P™y"  "'as 


ele'l:M™Trf' T'lP"''lrp'-l^*''T-''  M^'yl'  Omc.Ts 
WVt'  =■;  To'ton.  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  Hoskinson 
■  .  ,,  J-  ^'^.'■"  Kightley,  W.S.;  Bro.  Mills  LD  • 
installed.  Insisted  by  Bro.  Brooks,  P.G.W.CT  who 
addressed  the  Lodge  on  the  duties  of  officer;      Report 

Dosition  Rrn  p^^i.  iPr"r.  "  mipruved  financia  ,  ,.„„„ 
Sdt"'  Onr-aSrid^o'^'ct';  fri^itSl'"'  ^^"'^"  '1™- 
.ion^fear;:o''r^"'L"5T'"on^'';i'  '%   ■  ?°'"™"--    ^'p" "^ "fficerf  slVa'  flou"ri'shi;\'°stKthii:i  ''^ 

'"  "bTo  tV"?  'r°  "«™b"s  »f  'heir  Lodge  (Bro!  Loe 
Ik  the  T»l'"' """''".'  °'  't"'  body;  and  that  they 
'^S!.^™?™""..™*"'  who  have  so  ably  seconded 


.-       -.    «.o^,uo.3,,^u    uy    oister    ivipntl 

submitted  and;con;5e™7  'iX'^'Zy  IrZZd^^ZX^/sS!!;/^-^-  "T'  -^'^^  »'"d -eitairoVs  w;re 

ly  doubled  Its  membership;  75  in  good  stand!    Bros    £     S^-n'anH'FT^'p'^''''''''  »"«'    H.   Jones, 

.„.     .....J  initiated.    AddreK.  by  Bro.  Leonard.  el,V.A,i„      ""  .""''<,?'•  K.  George,   varied  by  three 

.    REDRCTH-"Help   and   Refuge."      April   27        Two    R./f?^  P^    ""■?,' .""y    Si,ter      Handley      (Hope    of    St 

r^-we^:"p-^-.5?t.i!;:fr£.^|"^5n-^ 

-    '-"         ■    ■  '      ■      "°^  initialed,    after  winch    entertained   by  B 

K.^  George,    Sjster  H.    Jones,    and     " 


and   other   sources,"  membors^'taking' 'i'nte'r'elt 
programme. 


add  I 


e.  by  Bro;Ke=V.1SS.;^-  ^   -  -- j*.,™  g<me^^h^/B^ 


pos.ti:i^^i:^"'*^-°'°"°^e^^^^Si^°a 

„  „  WALES. 

\Ta^fr°.TrF"""^?"''-L<'d«e  Session  at   Crossgatc. 
National  Schoobroom,  April  29.  Bro.  D.  CharlVs  Sles 

'   m  t'iieTol  f  wl;,^!  oh''''°  ^V?  P'"""*  representatives 
.m  the  lollowing  Lodges  ;— Un  on,  (Penvbontl  -  V^„ol 

(Gaystre.)    A  pr.igramme  of  addresses,  singing,  reciting" 

*9-i,™s  Ron^  throughb^^Bros.  Davies,  D  C.T  ,  Boulter' 

,  S.D.,  John  James' 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


May  10,  is 


R.  T.  Evans,  Sister  Davies,  and  others.  A  discussion 
took  place  as  to  the  consistency  of  D.L.  officers  attending 
and  taking  a  prominent  part  in  public-house  dinners. 
Interesting  and  profitable  session. 


IRELAND, 
r  Bklf-IST.— "Sirocco."  May  3.  Retiring  officers' re- 
ports Khowed  Lodge  to  be  in  hopeful  condition.  The 
G.E.S.  installed  officers,  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Alexander  G. 
Ellis  ;  W.V.T., Sister  E.  MoICinley  ;  W.Sec.  Bro.  White. 
Bro.  Shippobotham  was  elected  as  L.D.  ;  and  Bro.  White 
aa  Rrp.  to  G.L.     WAlcnwoiiTJS  sold  every  night. 


MILITARY. 
WlNCHESTKR. — "  Garrison  Safeguard."  April  27. 
Large  attendance.  Bro.  G.  C.  Mills,  L.D.,  presided,  and 
initiated  four  candidates,  and  subsequently  gave  place  to 
SistorMrs.  Gabb,  D.S..T.T.  The  Standing  Committees 
presented  their  report  for  the  quarter,  -which  shewed  a 
membership  of  6fl,  an  increase  of  two  on  the  quarter,  and 
that  3S  new  members  had  been  admitted.  Sister  Gabb 
congratulated  the  Lodge  on  its  active  work  and  interest 
taken  in  sinrtin?  the  Temple,  and  spoke  hopefully  of  the 
work  in  Aldershot.  especiallv  in  the  King's  Own  and 
Christian's  Hope  Lodges,  and  stated  that  the  Victoria 
Empress  J.T.,  of  the  Old  Fortieth  Lodge  had  admitted 
over  100  new  members  during  the  past  quarter. 


DEGREE  TEMPLES. 

CASinKX  Town.— The  St.  Pancras  and  King's  Cross 
United  Temples  held  their  third  meeting  at  Camden 
Hall  on  May  1.  Bro.  J.  W.  Jones,  D.E.S.,  pres;ded,and 
the  following  D.L.  officers  were  present :  Sister  Shak_e- 
spear,  D.V.T.  ;  Sister  Shipman,  D.D.M.  ;  and  Bro. 
Sutberl.-ind,W.D.Co.  The  Third  Degree 
three  applicants,  and  Second  Degree  on  lu.  isro.  J.  *v. 
Jones  having  another  meeting  to  attend,  vacated  the 
chair,  and  Bro.  W.  Sutherland  presided  for  the  remain- 
der of  evening,  and  gave  us  a  outline  of  the  G.Lodge  pro 
ceeding  during  the  week  which  they  had  attended.  Bro, 
Sherwin  proposed.  Bro.  Nichols  seconded  that  a  letter  b< 
written  to  Bro:  Winton,  congratulating  him  on  his  eleo 
tion  as  G.W.Chaplain.  Bro.  Shipman  moved  thatatele 
gram  be  sent  at  once.  Carried;  Sister  Shakespear  gave 
some  advice  to  the  newD  egree  members.  A  vote  of 
thanks  to  the  District  L.  officers  brought  a  pleasant 
meeting  to  a  close. 

Hackney.— "Havelock."  April  21.  Pleasant 
Degrees  conferred  upon  several  applicants.  A  motion  to 
remove  the  Temple  to  another  room  was  lost,  but 
mittee  was  apppointed  to  find  a  room  in  a  more  central 
position.  It  was  resolved  that  the  D.  Executive  be  asked 
to  unite  the  two  Sub-Districts  again  under  one  V.D. 
and  Bro.  E.  A.  Gibson  was  unanimously  recommended  to 
the  Executive  for  commission  as  V.D.  Bro.  Wells  was 
also  unanimously  recommended  as  Temple  Deputy, 

Chelsea.— "West    Metropolitan."      May    3. 


S-S-S'''-~tT'<?  ^^"''^'  i^mSimtud  Street, 
G.  W.Sec— J.  B.  OOLLINOS,      |  '  Birmingham. 

Telegraphic   Addbess  :—"  Templars,  Birmingham." 
G.S.J. T.—JosKpa  WAL3HAW,  30,  Elmfield,  Halifax. 
Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent.— John  Wrathall,  7,   Baldwin-street,  Haw 
coat,  near  Barrow-in-Furness. 

Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon.  Sec— S.  R.  Rolfe,  4.5,  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell,S.E. 
Harroor  Special  Visiting  Deputv.— Bro.  A.  Bishton, 
35,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport,  Portsmouth. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Sergeant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

Adjutant-General's  Office,  Colchester. 
D.SJ.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Gabb,  Bazaar  Coffee    House, 

Famborough-road,  Farnbarough. 
W.D.Sec— E.  K.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-street,  Newport,  Isle 

of  Wight. 

Naval  District. 
D.C.T.— James    Eae,    2,    Zinian-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
D.S.J.T.  —  William     Andrews.     50,    Angh 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Davey,    31,    Skinner-street,    New 

Brompton,  Kent. 

G.WC.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 


i-roadt 


HOME  MISSION  FUND. 

Collected  by  Dis. Councillor  Jaa.  J.Woods, D. C.T. , 
South  Durham  ; — 

£    8.  d. 

Gosman  and  Smith  2     2     0 

E.   Withy  and  Co 1^9 

Roche  andPinkney  

Metallic  Valve  Co.  

Rayner  and  Wallis...         

Geo.  J.  H.  Hogg 

R.  W.  Brydon        

Councillor  Shadforth         

Councillor  Wright 

£8  15 
John  B.  Colunos,  G.W.Skc. 
G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


1   1 

0 

1   1 

0 

1   1 

0 

0  10 

« 

0  10 

G 

0     8 

0 

TO  ALL  LODGES  AND  DEPUTIES. 
All    newly-recommended    Lodgfl    Deputies    are 
hereby  empowered  to  install  the  officers  of  their  re- 
spective Lodges  ;  and  the  action  of  retiring  Depu- 
ties in  installing  officers.pending  receipt  of  th  e  new 
commissions,   is  hereby  rati6ed.     As  it  is  desired  to 
Third  '  enclose  summaries  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Session  just 
Degree  conferred  on  three  candidates ;  Bro,  G.  Gusterson,    held,  the  Commissions  will  be  delayed  a  few  days. 
D.T.  Recommendation  T.D.  :  after  a  sharp  competition   ipj^^  anticipated  change  in  cypher  will  not  be  made 
of  five  candidates  for  the  office,  resulted  in  the  re-election  ,  .^^  relation  to  the  password,  which  can  be  read  with 


NEW   GOOD   TEMPLAR  OFFICES   FUND. 

The  following  responses  have  been  already  made 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  contributions  to  a  special  Fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  expenses  of  necessary  alterations  in  and 
fittings  up  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge. 


Amounts  previously  acknowledged 
Per  H.  Forknall,  Leicester 
Major  S.  Williams,  Brighton 
Hugh  Jones,  Bootle^ 
G.  H.  Braithwaite,  Horsforth    ... 

W.  H.  Chubb,  Tow  Law 

G.  J.  Lee,  Stone    ... 

W.  Hobkirk,  Oramlington 

Per  T.  Goate,  Great  Yarmouth  ... 

Per  J.  Smith,  Lancaster 

Per  T.  Windle,  Sheffield 

Per  Miss  E.  Watkins,  Birmingham 
Per  J.  C.  Thomas,  Holbeck 


£49  13     3 
John  B.  Cohincs,  G. W.Sec, 

G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


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,  resulted 
ol  cro.  T  C.  Macrow ;  largo  attendance.  I  .l     *  i 

Manchester. -"  City    of    Manchester."     April,?:    the  former  key. 
Usual  fortnightly  session.     One  brother  took  the  Third 
Degrte,    after  which,   Sister  A.    Parfitt,    T.D.,    kindly 
invited  all  to  a  nice  tea  in    celebration   of  her  birlhday, 
which    proved  very    enjoyable,   wishing   "many^  ^^''PJ 


the 


that    chei 


Resolved  after  June  3,  to  meet  every  three  weeks  during 
cummer  season.    Programme  for  next  term  adopted. 


GOOD  TEMPLARS  TO  THE  FRONT. 


(Signed)     Joseph  W.  Maiins,  G.W.C.T. 
G.L.  Offices,  May  4,  188«. 


Tub  May  Meetings.— Friends  visiliog  London  miy 
find  excellent  day  accommodation  at  the  London 
Central  Club,  Bcidewell-place,  New  Bridge-street,  E.G. 
LunoheoDs,  teas,  &c.,  at  moderate  tariff.  Country 
subscriptions  lOs.  fid.  per  annum.  Reading  and 
writing-rooms,  liC. 

Bbo  Rosbottom  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
and  sing.-lOO,  Pool  Stock,  Wigan,  Lancas.— [Aovi  ] 


WARNING  AGAINST  AN  IMPOSTOR. 
R.  N.  Sisk,  who  we  soma  time  ago  announced  in 
the  Watchword  as  in  the  neighbourhood  of 
Chertsey,  has  recently  been  again  performing  in 
Bedford  and  other  places.  He  is  notable  as  a  re- 
markably short  man,  and  sometimes  signs  his  name 
as  Harriss.  He  carries  various  papers  signed  by 
different  D.D.'s.  I  repeat,  any  member  who  has 
him  relief  should  give  him  in  charge.  He  is 
probably 
nearly  60  years  of  age. 

Lodges  should  impound  his  papers  and  give  him 
in  charge. 

Joseph  Maiins,  G.W.C.T. 


G.WSEC.'S   OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 


West  Cornwall. — Bro.  Thomas  James,  IC, 
High-street,  Penzance,  has  been  appointed 
W.D.Sec,  in  pli 


1  of  Bro.  J.  W.  Trou 


Bro.  Francis  Edyvean.  — Our  readers  will  re- 
member that  recently  we  reported  the  loss  of  the  „„,„,,„„„„„„„.„  ...,.,  ^. 

fishing  boat  Miriam,  of  Porthleven,  by  collision,and,^jj^^jj  5  jg^j  2  inches  in   height,  and 

the    drowning    of    three    of    her    ciew,  all  Good 

Templars, and'the  heroicconduct  of  Bro.  F.  Edyvean, 

who  is  only  17  years  of  age,  who  was  the  means   of 

saving  the  remainder  of  the  crew  and  himself.     We 

are  now  glad  to  learn  that  the  Board  of  Trade  have 

awarded   their   bronze   medal  for  gallantry  to  Bro. 

Francis    Edyvean,       The  following  is  the  official 

record  of  the  deed  of  daring  :— The  Miriam  was  in 

collision  with  the  Acacia,  of  Plymouth,   on  March 

3, 188G,  and  shortly  afterwards  filled  and  went  down. 

Three  of  her  crew,  of  whom  F.  Edyvean  was   one, 

jumped    overboard,  and    clung    to    some    of    the 

wreckage,  and  a  boat  belonging  to  the  Acacia  was 

sent  to"  their  assistance,    but  was  un.ablo  to  reach 

them,    when    F.    Edyvean    bravely     rjuitted    the 

wreokafe,  swam  to  the  boat  and  sculled  her  to  the 

wreckage,  and   took  off  his  two  companions,  who 

were  almost  exhausted. 

Pro.  J.  Yakwooi).— Out  of  a  large  number  of 
applicants  Bro.  James  Yarwood,  of  the  Manchester 
Good  Samaritan  Lodge,  was  recently  appointed 
Chief  Flaggcr  to  the  Birminglnm  Corps  station, 
Bro.  Yarwood  stating,  when  bidding  the  Lodge 
farewell,  that  he  owes  to  its  influence  his  present 
position,  ho  being  a  decided  trophy  of  the   Lodge's 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 


AN  APPEAL  BY  MR.  SAMUEL  MORLEY 
TO  PARENTS. 

Mr.  Morley's  appeal  referred  to  in  our  "  Notes 
of  the  Week  "  in  the  Watchwokd  for  April  26,  is 
as  follows  : — 

"  34,  Grosvenor-street,  W.,  April,  188G. 

"  Attention  has  recently  been  called  to  the  large 
number  of  children  who  are  constantly  sent  by  their 
parents  and  friends  to  public-houses  to  fetch  beer 
and  spirits,  and  who  are  thus  exposed  to  great 
temptation,  and  are  frequently  the  witnesses  of 
scenes  of  a  most  degraded  character,  which  must 
have  a  bad  influence  upon  them. 

"Were  parents  fully  to  realise  the  danger  to  which 
they  are  exposing  their  children,  it  is  believed  that 
many  would  avoid  the  practice  and  thus  preserve 
their  little  ones  from  familiarity  with  sights  and 
sounds  which  are  certain  to  weaken  the  effects 
of  all  religious  and  moral  training. 

"  As  one  deeply  interested  in  the  welfare  of  the 
young,  and  intimately  associated  with  several  of  the 
societies  established  for  .promoting  it,  I  earnestly 
appeal  to  parents  and  friends  of  children  to  do  all  in 
their  power,  both  by  precept  and  example,  to  dis- 
courage this  dangerous  custom,  and  thus  to  remove 
one  at  least  of  the  many  pitfalls  in  the  path  of  the 
youth  of  our  beloved  country. 

"  Samuel   MoElev." 


No  notice  will  bo  taken  of 
by  the  name  of  the  sender, 
space 


nmuDtoations  unless  a 


npauied 


only  insert  a  fete  lines  in  re- 

aipelled  therefore  to  exclude 

unnecessary  details,  and  matters  of  merely  local  interest ;  names 

should  be  used  sparingly,  and  plainly  written. 

Address,  Editor,  Good  Tr '-  '"  — 

Floet-stroet,  London,  E.C. 


PLAB3'  Watchword,  .3,  Bolt-court, 


H.  IT.— The  sole  cause  of  the  disrupt! 
in   lS7i;    was  tho    unliwful    e.tcluiion 
persons  from  the  Order  in  nearly  every  c 
the  United  States  Republic.    Evon  now 
throughout     the     ex-slave     States     I 
Subordinate     and     Grand    Lodgi 
can     R.W.G.  Lodge     allow     no 
to  be  members  of  their  Lodgi 


in    the  Order 

all    coloured 

y  ex-slave   State  of 

ow,  wo  believe  that 

the      "  White  " 

under    the    Ameri- 

coloured       persons 

allow  coloured  Gc 


Templars  to  enter  as  visitors.  The  fact  that  the  negro 
question  alone  still  divides  the  O  rder  can  bo  proved  if 
the  Americans  will  only  rub  out  the  colour  line,  and  in- 
troduce all,  regardless  of  colour,  in  all  their  branches.  If 
they  would  do  thia,r6union  is  even  now  not  only  possible, 
but  very  probable,  and  our  G.W.C.T.  would  be  glad 
to  help  to  bring  it  about  as  he  always  has  been. 


Cramlington.  — At  the  recent  election  for  three 
vacancies  on  the  Cranilington  Local  Board,  out  of 
eight  candidates  for  the  three  seats, Bro.  W.  Hobkirk, 
P.D.D.  Northumberland,  W.D.S, ,  headed  tho 
poll  by  a  very  large  majority.  Bro.  Hobkirk  has 
also  been  returned  as  Guardian  on  tho  Tynoinouth 
Union  Board. 

Importance  oe  Washing  at  Home.— This  can  b-i  done' 
with  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesomo,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breexes,  by  ^ 
using  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  uf  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  tho 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  straining  is  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used.  The  Dirt  slipi  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a.  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot- water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards.- [Advt.1 


Mav  10,  1886. 


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NATIONAL    TEMPERANCE    LEAGUE. 

ANNUAL    MEETINGS. 

The  annual  meeting  of  the  League  was  held  on 
Monday  evening  last  at  Exeter  Hall,  Strand.  The 
Bishop  of  Loudon  (the  President  of  the  League; 
presided,  and  among  others  present  wore  the  Rev, 
William  Bray  (Newport, Mon.),  the  Rev.J.Murshall 
Lang,  D.D.  (Glasgow),  theRev.  Lrijah  R.  Thomas 
(Bristol),  Sir  Llewelyn  Turner,  J.P.  (HighSheriffuf 
Carnarvon),  Mr.  J.  W.  Probyn,  J.P.  (Crawley), 
Mr.  T.  Fry,  MR,  Mr.  J.  Leicester,  M.P.,  Sur- 
geon Major  R.  Pringle,  Mr.  S.  A. Blackwood, C.B., 
Mr.  George  Palnier.Mr.  George  Williams,  the  Rev. 
G.  Murphy,  the  Hon.  C.  Dillon,  the  Hon.  and 
Rov.  Carr  Glynn,  Canon  Fleming,  and  Mr.  Robert 
Rae. 

Mr.  Rae  read  an  abstract  of  the  annual  report, 
in  which  the  Committee  observe  that  tl^e  past  year 
has  been  one  of  steady  growth  rather  than  of  rapid 
advancement  in  the  Temperance  cause.  Perhaps 
the  most  striking  proof  of  that  advancement  is  to 
be  found  in  the  recent  B-idget  speech  of  the 
Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer,  though  there  are  not 
wanting  similar  indications  in  other  direc- 
tions. The  decline  in  the  last  year  is  the 
largest  that  has  ever  been  known — due,  in  the 
opinion  of  the  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer,  to  the 
"  voluntary  Temperance  of  the  people."  Twenty- 
five  years  ago  the  moat  prominent,  if  not  the  only, 
representative  of  total  abstinence  in  the  House  of 
Commons  was  Sir  Edward  Baines.  In  the  Parlia- 
ment elected  last  year,  under  the  extended  franchise, 
there  areovcr40,severalof  thembeinglife  abstainers; 
and  to  emphasise  this  fact,  which  cannot  but  be  re 
garded  as  an  indication  of  the  progress  of  the  caust 
throughout  the  community,  an  important  meeting 
was  held  by  the  League  on  the  14th  January, in  the 
Westminster  Town  Hall.  The  Bishop  of  London 
as  president  of  the  League,  took  the  chair,  and  the 
meetingwas  addressed  by  10  members  of  Parliament 
who  are  abstainers, whilst  letters  were  received  from 
17  who  were  unable  to  be  present.  The  oral  and 
writtentestimonieswereof  a  character  not  to  be  gain- 
said. The  continuedprogresaofthemedical  profession 
towards  the  views  propounded  by  total  abstainers 
is  most  gratifying  to  the  co  mmittee,  seeing  that 
in  this  they  are  but  reaping  the  reward  of  much 
earnest  ^labour  in  the  past.  In  a  remarkable 
article,  entitled,  "  The  Truth  about  Alcohol," 
which  appeared  in  a  recent  number  of  the  British 
Medical  Jounud,  nearly  all  for  which  abstainers 
have  contended  is  fully  accorded.  This 
journal  admits  that  intoxicants  are  not 
a  necessity  of  healthy  existence  ;  and  that 
though  alcohol  has  its  place  as  a  medicinal  agent, 
yet  its  therapeutic  range  is  becoming  more  and 
more  narrowed  as  greater  experience  is  acquired. 
The  Committee  hava  continued  to  develop,  as  much 
as  they  could,  the  promotion  of  Temperance  in  con 
nection  with  the  educational  institutions  of  the 
country.  They  attach  much  importance  to  the 
labours  of  Mr.  Frank  Clieshire,  who,  during  the  last 
six  years  liaa  delivered  900  lectures  m  metropolitan 
schools  — last  year's  contribution  being  128.  He 
mentions  in  his  report  that  from  first  to  last  no 
fewer  than  102,000  children  and  3,000  teachers  have 
been  present  at  the  lectures,  and  that  55,000  essays 
or  reports  have  been  written  by  scholars.  Mr.  J. 
L.  Fenn  has  given  in  small  towns  and  country 
Tillages  of  the  home  counties  115  addresses  in  ele- 
mentary schools  ;  and  in  '3d  schools  in  Mid-Bucks, 
where  prizes  were  offered  for  the  best  accounts  of 
hia  lectures,  5G0  children  competed,  38  prizes 
being  distribated  at  a  meeting  over  which 
Baron  de  Uothschild,  M.P.,  presided.  The  annual 
breakfast  with  the  delegates  attending  the  confer- 
ence of  the  National  Union  of  Elementary  Teachers 
took  place  at  Bradford  on  Easter  Tuesday,  and  was 
addressed  by  Mr.  Henry  J.  Wilson,  M.P. ,  as  chair- 
man ;  Canon  Bardsley,  vicar  of  Bradford  ;  and 
Principal  Fairbairn,  D.D.,  of  Oxford.  An  excellent 
impression  was  produced  amongst  the  teachers,  many 
of  whom  are  total  abstainers.  An  important  con- 
ference of  teachers  was  held  in  May  last  at  Bristol; 
and  several  training  colleges  for  teachers  have 
been  visited  by  Mr.  Frank  Cheshire  and  Mr.  T. 
Marchant  Williams.  The  League's  Temperance 
work  in  the  R'>yal  Navy,  superintt-nded  by 
Miss  Weston,  is  carried  on  with  vigour,  and  an 
encouraging  measure  of  success.  Many  encourag- 
ing testmionies  have  been  received  from  distant 
stations  as  to  the  improved  conduct  of  British 
seamen  at  foreign  ports,  and  the  change  is  freely 
recognised  as  an  evidence  of  the  reality  and  power 
of  the  Temperance  work  which  has  been  carried 
on  in  the  Navy.  The  Committee  continue  to 
receive  satisfactory  evidence  of  the  good  resulting 


from  their  efforts  to  promote  Temperance  in  the 
British  Army  ;  and  they  believe  that  if  the  military 
pledge  roll  could  be  accurately  completed  it  would 
comprise  at  least  25,000  members,  to  which  might 
be  added  many  hundreds  who  have  fullilled  tlieir 
term  of  service,  and  are  now  active  pro- 
moters of  the  Temperance  cause  in  civil  life. 
The  Committee  have  held  several  gatherings  of 
hat  may  be  termed  an  "  international  "  character. 
One  of  these  took  place  last  July,  when  Dr.  Cuylcr, 
president  of  theNational  Temperance  Society  of  the 
United  States  of  America,  was  received  by  a  large 
number  of  Temperance  friends,  the  Lord  Bishop  of 
London  presiding.  A  month  later  a  reception  was 
given  at  the  house  of  Sir  William  McArthur, 
K.C.M.G.,  to  the  Hon.  James  Munro,  an  earnest 
total  abstainer  and  a  friend  of  Temperance  legisla- 
tion in  the  colony  of  Victoria.  An  International 
Temperance  Congress,  "against  the  abuse  of 
alcoholic  drinks,"  was  held  at  Antwerp  in 
September  last,  when  the  League  was  represented 
by  Mr.  John  Taylor  and  the  Secretary.  With 
enlarged  experience,  the  Committee  are  be- 
coming increasingly  convinced  of  the  importance  of 
their  Publication  Department,  which  has  been  elli- 
ciently  maintained  during  the  past  year  ;  and  it  is 
encouraging  to  find  that  the  cuntinued  commercial 
depression  has  but  slightly  diminished  the  amount 
of  business  done,  the  sales  for  the  year  ending  March 
31  having  amounted  to  £8,323  Ss.  ll|d.  The  new 
publications  of  the  year  include  several  important 
contributions  to  thescientific  andeducationalaspects 
of  the  Temperance  reformation,  and  the  League's 
weekly,  monthly,  and  quarterly  periodicals  have 
been  growing  in  favour  and  widely-extended  use- 
fulness. The  past  year  has  not  been  particularly 
prosperous  in  regard  to  funds.  The  total  subscrip- 
tions and  donations  for  the  year  have  been 
£2,518  Is.  3d. — £128  less  than  the' preceding  year; 
and  the  gross  receipts  of  the  general  and  publication 
departments  combined  have  amounted  to 
£11,200  33.  S^d.  A  reference  to  the  losses  of  pro- 
minent men  by  death  concludes  the  report. 

The  Chairman,  in  his  address,  said  it  was  a 
matter  for  congratulation  that  there  had  been 
during  the  year  1885  a  greater  falling  off  in  the 
revenue  derived  from  intoxicating  liquors  than  in 
any  preceding  year,  as  far  is  could  be  traced.  (Hear, 
hear.)  This  was  a  fact  that  would  characterise 
1885  in  all  their  recollections,  and  which 
emphatically  marked  the  progress  which  had  been 
made,  and  marked  in  a  way  that  corresponded 
with  the  special  work  which  the  National  Tem- 
perance League  had  undertaken  to  do.  While 
the  League  did  its  utmost  tosupportall  legislation  in 
furtherance  of  the  Temperance  cause,  their  special 
work  was  to  remove  the  temptations  which  beset 
their  weaker-minded  fellow-creatures  by  inducing 
them  to  voluntarilybecomeabstainers.  (Hear,  hear.) 
They  desired  so  to  change  public  opinion  and 
public  practice  that  the  legislation  they  desired 
sliould  simply  be  the  seal  upon  the  work  which 
was  so  much  desired.  If  they  had  not  shut  up  the 
drink  shops  they  had  converted  men,  and  brought 
within  their  body  a  larger  number  than  it  had  ever 
before  been  able  to  command.  Every  cimvert  was 
a  great  gain,  for  everyone  had  a  certain  amount  of 
influence,  and  directly  they  became  abstainers  they 
exercised  it  for  good.  They  were  always  glad  to 
receive  money  support,  but  he  would  rather  that  a 
man  gave  himself  to  the  cause,  than  that  he  gave 
them  £10,000  to  support  it.  (Clieers.)  They  had 
already  got  Sunday  Closing  in  Ireland  and  Wales, 
and  he  believed  they  would  carry  the  measure  of 
Sunday  Closing  for  Durham,  which  had  already 
passed  the  Commons,  through  the  House  of  Lords. 
It  would  be  wise  for  the  Peers  t  j  join  the  represen- 
tatives of  the  people  in  this  matter,  and  he  believed 
they  would  do  30.     (Cheers.) 

Addresses  were  also  given  by  the  Revs.  M. 
Ling,  U.  R.  Thomas,  Mr.  J.  W.  Probyn,  the  Rev. 
W.  Bray,  Mr.  S.  A.  Blackwood,  and  Surgeon- 
Major  Pringle,  and  the  proceedings,  which  were 
interspersed  with  singing  by  the  Temperance 
Choral  Society  Choir,  closed  with  prayer. 

The  League's  annua!  sermon  was  preached  on 
Sunday  afternoon  at  the  Metropolitan  Tabernacle, 
Newington-butts,  by  the  Rev.  C.  B.  Symes,  B.  A,, 
of  Kensington.  A  number  of  hymns,  specially 
arranged  for  the  occasion,  were]  sung  at  intervals 
throughout  the  service.  In  his  sermon,  which  was 
founded  on  a  portion  of  Daniel,  Mr.  Symes  dealt 
with  the  question  of  total  abstinence  upon  moral 
and  other  grounds. 


To  CvcLiSTS.— Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  fleah  forming  qualities,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury's  Cocoa,  providing  an 
exhilaratiDg  beverage— comforting  and  sustaiaiog  for 
long  or  ihort  trira.— fADVT.l 


INVISIBLE    POISON. 

CERTAIN    CONCEALED     DANGERS    BROUGHT 

TO  LIGHT  THROUGH  THE 

EXPERIENCE  OF  A.  YOUNG  MAN. 


If  the  men,  women,  and  children  of  Great  Ciitain 
could  see  the  danger  that  ia  Inrkitig  around  them 
each  day  and  tn  every  side,  the  most  courageous 
would  lose  hcarc,  appetite,  and  sleep.  Air,  c?on  in 
the  most  open  localities,  is  lo^iiled  with  poison. 
Water  is  liable  to  contain  animal  matter  that  will 
developeaud  grow  after  being  i-aken  iuto  the  system. 
Fool  is  almost  certaiu  to  be  adulterated,  while 
accidents  are  always  imminent.  It  is,  perhaps,  a 
merciful  provision  that  few  of  these  things  are  seen 
and  fewer  realised— but  their  danger  is  all  the  greater 
for  this  very  reason.  Most  people  who  read  these 
lines  are  almost  certainly  on  the  threshold  of  what 
may  be  a  serions.possibly  a  fatal,  danger.  The  forces 
that  go  to  make  Ufe  may  be  snapped  instantly  or  by 
gradual  degrees.  The  greatest  dangers  are  often  the 
most  silent  and  least  obt-erved.  and  no  one  can  afford 
to  neglect  even  their  slightest  appearaoce. 

These  truths  were  strikingly  illustrated  in  the 
experience  of  a  young  man  whose  acquaintance  the 
writer  chanced  to  make  some  few  weeks  ago.  Said 
he;  "I  was  conscious  that  something  was  silently 
but  surely  working  against  my  life.  At  times  I 
would  feel  shotting  pains  in  my  extremities  ;  and 
then,  again,  my  muscles  and  joints  would  fairly 
throb  with  agony.  I  was  feverish,  uneasy,  and  lost 
my  ambition  in  life.  These  troubles  grew  until 
what  were,  at  first,  minor  pains  and  annoyances, 
became  actual  burdens  of  agony.  It  seemed  aa 
though  I  could  feel  the  disease  growing,  and  creep- 
ing to  every  portion  of  my  body.  I  fiaally  became 
so  bad  that  I  had  to  abandon  my  coJlege  course  and 
return  to  my  home,  where  I  laid  for  several  weeks, 
hovering  between  life  and  death,  with  what  the  doc- 
tors called  typhoid-malaria.  Recovering  somewhat 
I  returned  to  my  college  duties,  but  was  again  seized 
with  congestive  chills,  and  had  to  give  up.  Being 
determined  to  le^rn  the  cause  of  my  trouble,  I 
looked  about  the  room  in  which  I  lived  and  finally 
discovered  an  old  abandoned  sink  actually  reeking 
with  sewer  gas.  The  mystery  was  explained.  The 
malaria  had  found  an  entrance  through  the  drain- 
pipe, and  had  permeated  every  fibre  of  my  being.  I 
returned  to  my  home  and  dragged  out  a  miserable 
existence  for  nearly  a  year,  getting  no  relief  from 
the  physicians  I  employed  and  the  numerous  medi- 
cines I  took.  Finally  my  mother  induced  me  to  try 
'  Warner's  Safe  Cure.'  The  first  bottle  that  I  took 
drove  away  the  tired  feeling,  and  after  taking  five  or 
six  bottles  I  was  entirely  restored  to  health." 

"  You  certainly  had  a  most  wonderful  experience," 
we  remarked,  "  but  was  the  cure  permanent  V 

"  Entirely  so,  it  is  nearly  two  years  ago  that  I  was 
cared,  and  I  have  had  no  return  of  the  malady.  The 
'  Warner's  Safe  Cure '  seemed  to  drive  the  poison 
entirely  out  of  my  system." 

"  Would  you  object  to  the  publication  of  this  state- 
ment ?  " 

"  Not  in  the  least.  Indeed,  I  have  written  to  Messrs. 
H.  H.  Warner  and  Co.,  47,  Farringdon-street,  London, 
E.C.,  stating  my  case  in  full,  and  giving  them  permis- 
sion to  make  whatever  use  of  it  they  see  fit.  I  only 
regret  that  I  am  not  a  duke  or  an  earl,  that  I  might 
publish  tothe  world  how  much  this  wonderful  rafdicine 
has  done  for  me.  If  you  publish  this  interview  I  wish 
you  would  state  that  all  lettars  regarding-  my  case, 
addressed  to  George  S.  Roberts,  U,  Norfolk- 
street,  Strand,  London,  will  receive  prompt 
attention.  I  consider  it  a  duty  I  owe  to 
all  who  may  be  suffering  as  I  did  for  three  long 
years,  to  let  them  know  that  they  can  be  cured.  A 
man  who  has  been  benefited  by  the  use  of  tln.-^ 
medicine,  as  I  have  been,  and  would  not  tell  others  of 
it,  would  steal  bread  from  the  starving.  Do  not  think 
my  expressions  extravagant,  for  all  that  I  have  said 
to  you  I  truly  feel.  Not  one  person  in  a  million  ever 
comts  so  near  death  as  I  did  and  recover  ;  but  the 
men  and  women  who  ore  drifting  towards  the  same 
end  are  legion.  To  note  the  slightest  symptoms,  to 
realise  their  significance,  and  to  meet  them  in  time 
by  the  use  of  the  remedy  which  has  been  shewn 
to  be  so  efficient,  is  a  duty  from  which  there  oan 
be  no  escape.  They  are  fortunate  who  do  this ; 
they  are  on  the  sure  road  to  death  who  neglect  it." 

But  one  conclusion  can  oomo  to  all  fair-minded 
readers  from  the  above  facts  ;  it  is  this  ;  Malaria  ist 
omnipresent  in  the  palaces  of  the  rich  as  well  as  the 
hovels  of  the  poor.  Good  plumbing  and  correct  sanitary 
regulations  cannot  always  keep  it  away  ;  but  it  oan 
be  remoyel  from  the  system  and  kept  out  by  using 
the  medicine  above  mentioned.  No  one  can  afford  to 
overlook  these  facts— life  may  depend  npon  them; 
health  and  happiness  certainly  v/iU.—Sumlay  Words, 
May  2,  1886. 


C.E.T.S,— A  legacy  of  £200  has  just  been  re- 
ceived by  the  Church  of  England  Temperance 
Society  from  the  executors  of  the  late  Kev.  John 
Robinson,  of  Sidmouth. 


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Loudon  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall.  Kingsgate-st.,  Holborn.  8.30 
Pfllmerston.     42,  Hartfleld-road.  Wimbledon. 
Shaftesbury  Park-     Prim.  Meth.  School,  Gi-avehott-rnaa.     8.15. 
Silver  Sti-eet.     Coffee  Palace,  Hich-Btreet,  NottiuR  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Methodist  Free  Chur<^h,  BoUo  Bridie-road 
Trinity.     Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trinitv-street,  Borough. 


John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creelt-road,  Deptford 
Peckbara.    Albort  Hall,  Albert-road,  Peckham.    .Tnv.  Tom.    6.30 
Prldo  of  Lyttleton.     Boys"  School,  High-street,  Shadwell. 
South  London.     Bible  Christian  Scbool-room,  Waterloo-road, 
Thoma.'?  Carlyle.     Lockhart  Hall,  Kint;-3treet,  Hammersmith. 

SATURD.W. 
Comer  Stone.    Temperance  Hall,  Hiqh-street,  Poplar. 


Henry  Ansell.  Wellinet-on  Hall.Wnlll' pton-Bt.,Upoer-Ft.IsUngtoi 
Mile  End.     German  Wesleyan  Cliapel,  Commercial -road,  E. 
Victoria  Park.    Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-Iane,  Bethnal  Green 


PBOVINOIAL   LODGES. 

MONDAY. 
Ald-ershoT.— Mra.Rtovold's  School-room,  Albert-road.    7.30 
ALDFBSHOT.— Ash  Vale.    Mrs.  Cooksey's  Bouse,  Commissariat 

Bridee.    7.30 
Blackpool.— Guiding  Star.    Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
pRidHTOs.— Royal  Sns.=ex.   Snssex-street  Mi.^ion  Hall.     8.15. 
Brighton.— Queen's  Park.     Bentham-road  Mission  H.nll. 
F.P.SOM.— Epsom  Hnme  Circle-  Hieh-atreet  Town  Mission  Room. 
LnET'S.— British  Rose.    Templars'  Misw.  Rni.  (back  Adelpbi-st.), 
RaI'Ctiffe.— Badcliffe.     G  T.  Hall,  Green-street     7.3n. 
SANDWICH.-Rirhboro'  Castle.      Templ-irs'  Hall.  High-st.     7.30. 
Ventxor.— Undercliff.    Temperance  Hotel.     8.1.'^. 
WoKlKG.— Maybury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 

TUESDAY. 
BlRMraOHAM.— Sandford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  Sch..  Farm-st.  7.45 
B  PC  KING  HAM.— Buckingham.    Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30 
CAMBRircE.— Loyal  Cambridge.  G.T.Miss.Uall,Victoria-."t.  8.15.- 
ChklmsforD.-  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Ems  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
Foi-KESTONB.— Ca>Ear's  Camp.     Cong.  Schools.  Tontine-street. 
Foots  Cray— Bu^y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30. 
Great  YARMouin.— Good  Hope.     Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
GuaDFORD.— Stephen  Percy.    Ward-street  HaU.    8.15. 
Hastings.— Saxon.    Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.       7  80. 
Hull. —Paraxon.     G.T.  Hall,  St.  John's-stre^tJuv.  Temp.     6. 
Lr  1CE8TER.— Excelsior.    Charics-strcit  School-room.     7.30. 
MANCHESTER.— Tower  of  Kefuge.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,   Upper 

Moss-lane,  Hulme. 
MANOllPSTSB.— Rev.  C.  Garrett.  28,  Hewitt-st.,  HIghtown.    7  ib 
AlANCiIEaTKB.— Good  Samaritan.  Cong-  Sch.,  Stockpnrt-rd.  7.30. 
Plymouth.— Temple  of  Peace.    Boroush  Anus.    Bedford-st 
Rtdr  (LW.).     Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  Hiph-«treet. 
Baffroh  Walden,— Saffron.     Temperance  Hall,  Hill-st.     8  5 
WoUTHING.— Workman's  Own.     Temp.  lustituta,  Anu-st. 

WEDNESDAY 
Bath.— Cotterclt    Friends'  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
Brighton.— Brighthelrastone,  Belgrave-sti-eet  School-room. 
Chester.— Octaeon.    Temperanco  HaU,  Frodsham -street. 
ESDEEBr  (Leicester).— Charles  Brook.    National  School-room. 
•TOUALMiNG.— Friends.    Congregational  School-room. 
HULL.— Always  Active.     Lower  Union-street  Olub-room. 
Southend.- Nil  Dcsperandum.    British  (Schools.  High-street 
St.  Leonards.— St.  Leou-ards.    Temperance  Hall  Normau-road 
Wednesbubt.— Pioneer.  Prim. Meth,Sr-hool-rm..Lea  Brook  7  3o' 
Wrtmooth.- Caxton.     Temperance  Hall,  Park-stroet. 
Wisbech.— Olarksou  Lecture  Room  Public  Hall. 

THURSDAY. 
BiRMlNGHAij.— Severn-stre^T,     St.  re  rn- street, 
Bolton.— Claroniont.  BarlorArmsO.  Tav., Higher  Brdge.st.7.30. 


PORTSMol 

Ramsqatr.-Siii-  il  ii  ...p        siiilnrs'  Bethel, TyBopold-st.     7.30. 
Sheffield.-  V.  I  n,  n  n"  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 

Spalding.— H  Ml  I     .    1     ,  ;        1 . moerance  Hall.    8.15. 
Stonehouse  (I'l.,  ■i-i  in,,_\it,  Ed^cumbe,  Sailors'  Welcome. 

FRIDAY. 
Blackpool. — Gleam  of  Hope.    Abinpdon-atreet  Schoolroom. 
Beiohton. — Advance  Guard.  Lowes  Rd.,  CnueL  Schl.   Rm.,  S.lfl 
Bristol.— ?\ lor Hiug  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7.45. 
Darnall.— Hopeof  Darnall.     Congregational  School.     7.30. 
Foi.KKSTovR,- SafeiTiiard  of  Folkestone.  Congrecratioual  School. 
GUILDFOKD.— Guildford.     Ward-street  Hall,    8.16. 
Uci.r,.— C'liiteil  Effort    Club  Eooni,  Lower  Union-street    7.30. 
Lowestoft,- Wolcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 
MASOHKSTRR.—Loyal  II.  WUitworth,  117,  GrOBvenor-stroet,  All 

Saints.    7.45, 
New  M Alden. -Sure  Ref npe.  Bap.  Ch. Soh. -rm., Kinirston-rd. 7. 30. 
Oxford.— City  of  Oxford.     Temperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
WKLLa —Silent  Dew.     Friendly  Snoieti^s  Halt. 

"  "^Park    ' 

-     --..-     --. ,  Hi-h 

York,— Harbour  of  Friendship.     LeudaJ  School- 

SATURDAY. 
BARROW-lN-FrRNEsa.— Hopo  of  Earrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Grecngate. 
Guildford.— Rescue.    Ward-street  HaU.    7.30, 
Manchester.— CoDCilin  et  Lahore.  5,  Fountain-st,,  City.  7  p.m. 
Plymouth.- Ark  of  Love.    Hope  Chapol  School-room,  Ebring- 
ton-strcet. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jersby— Sir  H.  Havelock.      G.  T.  Hall,  Uaioa-st.    Thursddy 

iRELAXD. 
DuDLiN.— St.  Cathorino's.    Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
MONTE  Video.- Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delas  Piedras     Tues. 
Month  Video.— Pioneer.    Catte  Gnarani,  No.  19.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Carlton.    Independent  Church  School- 
room, Eathdown-street  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.    Monday. 
AD3TRAUA  (300TH). 
Grmd  Lodue  of  South    Australia   I.O.Q.T. 
K.  W.  G.  Lodffo  of  the  World. 
Membeis  of  the  Order  emigrating  to  South  Auitralla  wi!l  ple&ne 
Gutathe  adtlreM  of  the  a,W.8.— W.  W.  Winwoodi  I.O.Q.T.  Office 
Adelaide,  8.A. 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
-Aden,  Arabia.-— Hope  of  Aden,  Steamer  Point;  Thursday,  7. 
Alkxandria.— Ut  Prosim.     Sailors'  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7. 
RawaL    Pi ndeb— Excelsior.         2nd   Royal    Sussex    Regiment. 


Egypt.— Lome.     N.W.  Block,  Ramleh  Barracks. 
H.M  S.  Superb,  Z.4NTR.—Eose  of  the  East.    Tuea. 
PORTSEA.— Portsmouth  Garrison.    Cairo  Restaurant.     Sat.     7. 
Ramleh  (Egypt).— Branch  of  Egypt's  Fii-st.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
Shobburtness.— Hope  Mission-room,  High-street.     Monday. 
Malta,— Shropshire  Guiding  Star    a..  The  Rest.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 
Newry.- Homeward  Bound,  M  13.     Infant  School.     Mon.7. 
OLD  Brompton.— Red.  White  aud  Blue.  I.O.G.T.  Hall.  S:it.  7. 
PORTSEA.— Nil  Despemndum.     Cairo  Rcstiirant.     Thursday.    7, 
H,M.S.  Nelson.  AdstraLIA,— Red  Cross.     Saturday, 
WlNCHESEIt.-Garriflon  Safeguard.  St.  Thomas  Scbl.-rra.  Tues.  7 


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MARRIAGES. 

Paine— Kent,- On  AprU  26,  at  St.  Martin's  Church 
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E.G.— [Advt.] 


IKTSE  OF  COMMONS. 

Tho  hap  n  d  I'.i' liaraent  re-assembled  after  the 
EastcL-  recess  on  Monday  last. 

May  3. — Clubs  and  tub  Excise  Revenue. 

Mr.  Agg-Gaudner  (for  Sir  E  Lechmere)  asked 
the  Chancellor  of  tho  Exchequer  whether,  looking 
to  tlie  faUin;:^  off  of  the  revenue  arising'  from  tho 
excise,  he  -woukl  place  political  and  private  clubs 
upon  the  same  footing,  iu  reference  to  tho  excise, 
as  public-houses. 

The  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  said  the 
falling  oii'ln  the  excise  revenue  had  aritien  from  a 
smaller  consumplicn  of  alcoholic  drinks,  and  not 
froin  the  slight  decrease  which  had  taken  place  in 
the  issue  of  licences.  The  putting  on  of  additional 
licences,  whatever  other  efiect  it  might  have,  would 
not  tend  to  increase  the  consumption  of  alcoholic 
drinks,  and  would  not  increase  the  revenue. 

MAY  5.-SIR  JOSEPH  PEASE'S  BILL, 

On  tho  motion  by  Sir  Joseph  Pease  that  the 
House  should  go  into  Committee  on  this  bill, 

Mr.  Addison  (Con.,  Ashton-under-Lyno)  moved 
— "  That  it  bo  an  instruction  to  the  said  Committee 
to  extend  the  provisions  of  the  said  bill  to  all 
houses,  shops,  and  buildings,  or  any  part  thereof, 
occupied  or  used  by  any  club,  society,  or  associa- 
tion in  which  intoxicating  liquors  are  sold  or  sup- 
plied to  the  members  of  tho  said  club,  society,  or 
a3.5()ciation  for  consumption  in  the  said  house,  or 
sliop,  or  bu\lding,  or  any  part  thereof."  He  con- 
tended tliat  his  motion  would  have  the  effect  of 
showing  that  there  was  not  ono  law  for  the  rich 
and  another  for  tlie  poor.  If  they  alHrmed  the 
principle  of  Sunday  closing  it  ought  to  be  affirmed  , 
fairly  all  round. 

fcir  R.  Temple  (Con.,  Eversham)  seconded  the 
motion. 

Sir  Joseph  Pease  promised  that  if  the  biU  weve 
allowed  to  go  into  Committee,  he  would  immedi- 
ately move  that  progress  should  be  reported.  He 
asked  his  hon,  friend  (Mr.  Addison)  to  content 
himself  with  the  speech  he  had  made,  and  not  to 
press  his  motion. 

The  motion  was  negatived  without  a  division. 

The  House  then  went  into  Committee  on  tho  bill, 
when  progress  was  immediately  reported,  on  the^ 
motion  of  Sir  J.  Pease. 

HEiiii  Beer. — Mr.  Banister  Fletcher  has  placed 
on  the  paper  a  notice  to  ask  tho  Chancellor  of  the 
Exchequer  "  if  his  attention  has  been  called  to  the 
fact  that  the  Excise  officers  have  interfered  with, 
and  stopped,  the  sale  of  herb  beer,  and  if  he  will, 
state  why  there  has  been  any  interference  with  tho 
manufacture  and  sale  of  this  non-intoxicating  1 
beverage,  and  if  he  is  prepared  to  propose  such  an 
alteration  in  the  law  relating  to  non-intoxicating 
liquors  as  shall  place  their  manufacture  and  sale 
upon  a  more  satisfactory  footing." 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  !     BOTANIC    BEER  II 

A  most  Re'reshluB,  Agreeable,  and  Wholesome  Beverage  fovl 

the  Million,  at  a  very  trifling  cost.    This  valuable  substitute  for  ] 

Alcoholic  Drinks  can  only  be  obtained  by  using 


Composed  of  Yarrow,  Dandelion,  Comfrey  &t  Horeiioimd 


From  One  Table-spoonful  of  this  most  wholesome  Compoand  yoa^, 

can  at  once  produce  a  Gallon  of  prime  | 

HERB    OR     BOJANIO    BEER. 

Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  which  pasi  under  atmilAr 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  gives  to  the  i^everage. 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
aud  Non -Abstainer,  and  is  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  publio  ^ 
taste,  and  its  valuable  luediciDal  qualities,  as  a  mild  and  generoul  t 
tonic,    greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  thO  < 

each.      Sole   Proprietort ' 


general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obtained  Whoiosalfl 
only  from  NEWBALL  A-ND  MASON,  Manufacturing  li 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Qrocera  and  Chemists.  Be  sure  you  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enough  t©  make  Four  Gallons,  ienl 
cuilase  paid  to  any  address  for  0  stomps.    AGENTS  WANTED. 


II 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


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la  made  from  a  simple    tropical  leaf  of  rare  value,  and  is  a 

Ko$itivt  remedn  for  all  diseases  that  cause  imins  in  the 
>wer  part  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  hcailache.  jaun- 
dice, dizzineag,  gravel,  and  all  difRciiities  of  the  kidneya, 
liver,  and  urinary  organs.  Per  Female  Dittaxes  it  has  no 
equal.  It  restores  the  organs  that  make  the  hlood,  and  hence 
is  the  beat  B^ou-f  Pnrifter.  It  ia  the  only  known  remedy 
that  cures  BRIGHT'S  DISEASE. 

( For  Diabetes  use  Warners  Soft  Diahetea  Cure,  ijG  per  Bottle.) 
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Chemifltsand  Uiuggiats,  and  at  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  If  your 
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orders  to  H.  H.  WARNER  &  CO.,  47,  FARRINGDON  ST.,  LONDON.  E.G. 


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4,  GREAT    ORMOITD  STREET, 


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HOLLOWAYS  PILLS 


Ihate  femKs  fill"  PTIEirY  the  BLOOD,  mS  M 
moat  pawarfttlly,  yet  foothingly  on  tlio  UVE7 
STOKACB  KIDNEYS,  ind  BOWELS,  givlnj 
tONE,  EHiEGT,  and  VIGOB  to  tlo  whola  ayateiBc 
Ihey  are  wonderfully  offlcaciona  in  all  ailmenti 
Incidental '  to  FEMALES,  Tonng  or  Old,  Ilarriti 
or  Single,  and  as  a  general  FAMILY  UESICINE,  fot 
2]ie  cure  of  most  complaints  the?  i.re  nneqnalled 


•FOR  THE   BLOOD  IS  THE  LIFEV 


clarke;s 


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ever  cause  arising.  For  Scrofula,  Scurvy,  Sores  of  all  kinds. 
Sidn  and  Blood  Diseases,  its  effects  are  marveltouL'.  Thousands  ot 
tEBtimonials  from  all  parts.  In  bottles,  2a.  9<j.  each*  and  in  oauE 
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below  £100. 

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custody  of  Deeds,  Writing'!,  and  other  Securities  and  Valuables  : 
the  collection  of  Bills  of  Kxcliange,  Dividends  and  Coapons  ;  aoit 
the  Purchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Annuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKBECK  ALilANACK,    with  fuU  particulars,  poa 
tree,  on  application. 
FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


The  Blrkbeck  Building  Society's  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  Millions. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
GUINEAS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Possession 
and  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOCIEIY,   29,     Southampton- buildinga,  Cliancery- 

H'OWTO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  SHILLINGS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD   LAND  SOCIETY 

THE    BIRKBECK    ALMANACK,   with  fuU  particulars,   on 
tippUcatiOQ. 
FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


A^ 


BALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteen  Feet  Hish. 

LSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys, Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  which  fly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
laughter  when  seen  capering  in  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  life;  likewise  a  very  droll 
flsure  of  John  Barleycorn  in  his  barrel  12ft. 

RL3  Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
■  ■  Hope,  Temperance  and  Gala  Committees,  on 
iipplication  to  BEN  ILLINGWOPa'H,  3,  Rebecca-atreet,  City- 
road.  Bradford,  Yorks. 

N.B.  — A  Grand   OrdlDary   lOft   Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stamps.     Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


pORNS  AND  BUNIONS.— A  gentleman,  many 
\j  years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  information  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  etamped  envelope  to  C. 
J.  PottB.Esq.,  Ware  Herts.  This  is  noqiwck  imposture 


INDEX   AND   TITLE   PAGE 

Ot"  THE 

WATCHWORD  VOLUME,  1885. 

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05  any  Bookseller  or  Newsagent ;  or,  post  free  for  Three 
Halfpence.  Covers  for  Binding  Volumes,  2s.  each,  post 
free,   from 

John  Kkmpster  &  Co., 
3,  Eolt  court,  Fleet-street,  London,  E.G. 


Regalia!  Regalia  I  Regalia! 

MANUFACTITRED  AT  THI 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingham. 

BEST  UATERIAZi.     BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  AIAKE. 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Eegalia. 

Grand  Lodg-e  Members'  Eegalia,  from  7/6 
{without  fringe). 
SiLK  Velvet,  fuUy  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassela,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lorlga 
silk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


Third    Degree    (Purple)    Regalia. 


Third    Degree    Members' 

merino  (lined),  plain  IS/-  per  dozen ;  with  narrow 
gold  braid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 

Third  Degree  Personal  RegaUa,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/G,  12/6,  15/-, 
aud  IS/-. 

Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 
trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (inc!ud» 
ing  G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/G,  22/-,  25/-, 
2G/6,  30/-,  and  35/-.  « 

District  Lodge  Officers*  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  U,  £2  lOs.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  mei-ino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar* 
ette,  wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  Sin.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  purple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  {plain) ; 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies '^Regalia,  purple  velvet,  lo/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  '' 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  aud  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen  ;  with  narrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen.  O 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6 ;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  4y-. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Mat  10,  1886. 


iN  EXi'F.HtESCE  01  FIFTY  YZAP.S  HAS  PROVED  THAT 


ORIENTAL 
PILLS 


SOLAR 
LI  X  I  R 


r  failed  lo  CURE,  or  GIVE  RELIEF,  lu  all  DiRea-ies  o! 
Iiie  Stomach  antl  Chest,  mclmiing  i'uliuoDary  Consumption, 
Aatlima,  Nervoua  DeblUty,  Fotnale  Coniplalnta,  &c.,  &o. 

The  PILLS  are  sold  in  Boiea  at  1b.  IJd-  and  4a.  6d.  each  ;  th© 
ELIXIR  in  Bottlea  at  4s.  6d.  and  lis.  each,  by  all  ChemUts  and 
PaU-nt  Medicine  Vendor*  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Dr. 
looKB,  Scarborough.  Around  each  Box  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
Slreclioni  tor  the  guidance  of  Fatleata  In  all  Diseases. 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


DB.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

Clrcnlatlon  FOUR  MlLLIONS-1'2  PBgen. 

Byerjbody  nhoiilci  read  it ;  lu  a  Cimdy  0vid4  (o  Domttlit 
Uedieinr  It  is  invalu^ilile.  Send  tor  a  copy,  post  Iree  Irom  Dt 
&UUEK.  Scarborougli,  EllKlaud. 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Ib  specially  recemmended  by  several  eminent  Phyeiciana 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  *'  Anti- 
Lancet." 

It  has  been  nsed  with  the  most  ei^al  Eaccesa  foi 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  ConBumption,  Coughs,  Influenza, 
Consiunptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortness 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affectione  of  the  Throat  and  Chest, 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  1b.  9d.,  4s.  6d.,  and  lis.  each,  by  oU 
respectable  Chem-sta,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M, 
CROSBY,  ChemJKt,  Scarboroxigh. 


UMTED      KINGDOM     TEMPERANCE      AND  , 
GBNBRAL  PROVIDENT  INSTITUTION,  I 

ADELAIDE   PLACE,  LONDON    BRIDGE,  LONDON. 

BSTABLISHGD  1840     POE  MCTUAL  LiFE  AaSDRAlIOB. 
LONDOK   BOABD : 

ROBERT  WARNER,  Esq.,  8,  Orescent,  Orippleffate,  Chairman 
Admiral  Sir  W.  KING  HALL, 


Camberwell . 
W.    9.     CAINE,    Esq.. 


J.    T.     PRITCHETT,     Esq.t 
Edjnonton,  Loudon. 


O.B.,  United  Serrice     Olab 
Pall  Mall. 
JOHN  TAYLOR,  Esq., 

Tokenhoufle-Tard. 
B.  WHITWORTH,  Esq-.J.P. 
M.P.,      11,      Hollaad.park 
London. 
J.   H.    RAPER.    Epq.,     Man- 
chester,     and       Pembroke- 
Bqnare,  W.,  London. 
Medical  OfBcers:  Dr.  Jamea  Bdmnnds,  8,  Grafton-Btreet,  Piooa 
dilly ;  Dr.  Thoa  Barlow,  10,  Montage-street,  RusBell-Bqaare. 
Solicitor:    Francis  Howse,    Esq.,  3^     Abchurch-yard 
Cannon-street,  E.G. 
ConaultinK  Aotnary  :  Ralph  P.  Hardy,  Esq. 
BUSINESS  FOR  YEAR  1885. 

No.  of  Policies  issued  £2,324. 

Amount  Assured       640.167 

New  Annual  Premiums      23,319  17fl  .Id. 

Annual  Income  435,000 

Added  to  capital  during  1885       212.000 

Accumulated  Capital,  Slat  December,  1885      ...  3,817,000 
Receipts  and  Expenditure  in  the  Temperance  and  General  Sec* 
tions  kept  distinct.    The  profits  in  the  Temperance  SectiouB  have 
been  about  20  per  cent,  more  than  in  the  General. 

Entire  Profits  and  also  the  Accumulated  Fund  belong  to    the 

Assured. 

For  prospectuses,  4o.,  apply  to  THOMAS  CASH,  Secretary, 

tS'A  few  active  Temperance  men  wanted  aa  Agents, 

Mr.  J.  W.  Willis,  BriBtol  District  Agent  tor  the  above.  Temper 

once  and  General  Provident  Insuranoa     Buildings,  97,    Aahley 

raad  (St.  Barnabas),  Bristol. ^ 


A    FRIENDLY    GIFT    BOOK, 

MOTTOES    AND    MAXIMS. 

An    Extract   for  Every    Day   in    the    Year. 

By  a.  matson; 

bound  in  cloth;  gilt  lettering. 

Fourpence,  Post  Free. 

L-.udon :  JOHN  KEMPSTER  &  Co.,  3,  Bolt  Codbt, 
FLEiirr  Stekkt.  E.C. 


GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 


EPPS'S 

(BKEAKFAST) 

COCOA. 

MADE    WITH    BOILING   WATER 
OR   MILK. 


THOIS.  ELDERKIIV, 

BASSINETTE     MANUFACTURER 

371,  Oxford  Street,  Manchester ; 
Branch :— 192,  London  Road,  Liverpool. 


r.  T.  ELDERKIN'S 
Carriaites  are  all  made 
as  well  as  they  can  be.  No 
bad  work  or  bad  material  is 
allowed.  Send  for  List  and 
see  opinions  of  Press  and 
TestiraonialB.  Any  supplied 
on  Elderkin's  popular  plan 
of  easy  payments  of  10s. 
down  and  lOs.  per  month,  at 
only  53.  over  cash  price  and 
delivered  free  to  any  town  in 
the  United  Kingdom. 


MUSIC    FOK     EVERYBOWY.         SS    WORTH    OF      MUSIC    FOR 

Seod  stamp  at  once  tor  list  and  tall  particulars,  to  G.  H.  GRAHAM,  MAIDSIOME. 


EVERY    GOOD   TEJIFLAK,  EVEEY   SUPERINTENDENT,  EVERT  EARNEST  ABS1\\TNER    SHOULD  READ 

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COUGHS,  COLDS,  BRONCHITIS. 


PFENNINGS'  LUNG  HEALERS, 

""  THE  BEST  REMEDY  TO  CUREALL 


DO    MOT    LET   YOUR    CHILD    DIE  I 
f^         Fennings'   Children's   Powders   Prevent   Convulsions, 
2  °       ARE  COOLING  AND  SOOTHING. 

IfENNINGS'   CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ^couaHrcoLDa^THM^^ 

H               For  Children  Cutting  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulsions.  \jj       ^^^^  .^  Ruxus  at  Is.  i^d.  a...l  2s.  llil.,  «ith  direr, 

P    (Do  not  contain  Calomel,  Opidiu.  Morphia,  or  anything  Injurious  to  H   ti„,„.      Sent  post   Irei'to'r    i.  I'tliipa!      Dhect  tc 

fc"*                                                   a  tender  babe.)                                   ,*,.#,  I3   ALFRED  t'KNNINOS,  Wesi  Cowes,  i.W. 

K,    Sold  In  Stamped  Boles,  at  Is.  Ud-  and  2s.  9d.  (great  saving)  with  full  g      ^.^^                    ^        ^  gj        ,                  j , 

g    dlr.-ti0M.      Sent   post    free    tor   15    stamp..      Direct    to    ALTEKD  g   contain  three  times  the  ciuantity  of  the  smaU  boiea 

«<t        lead   FENNINGS^EVERY  MOTHERS  BOOK,    which  contains  S       Read    PENNINGS'     BVERYEODY'3     DOCTOa 

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your  Chemist  for  a  FEEECopy.  "'**'  v.o«es,  i.n. 

FBNNINOS'  B  7EB.Y  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sent  post  free  on  application  by  letter  or 
post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fenuingrs,  'Weat  Oowes,  LV?, 


AGENTS  WAXTED 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  In  oor  land,  to 
pufih  tbe  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Makes,  wben  mixed  with  Suffar  and  Water  as  directed, 
the  finest  and  most  delicious  drink  for  tne  festive  season. 

IP  proprietor  will  lie  glnd  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  I'.rother  wishful  lo  taka  an  Agency  for  Ginger 
Ci.rdial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bott'e,  Post  fi-ee.  Nine  Stamps,  from 

R.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  L  D.,  &c..  &C, 

Manufacturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Middleton  in-Teesdale,  Co.  Durham. 

Bro.  Kalne  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Betall  Tea  Dealer.  H« 
will  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  28.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Ralne  sells  this  Tea  only  Is  61b.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  10s.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  It ;  do  not  buy  If  you  do  not  like  It. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  21-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LbWIO  b  osle  Jon  to  Bend  them  2b. 
either  in  stampB  or  postal  orders,  and  yon 
wiU  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  maprnificent  Tea  ib  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  is  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  seU  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persons  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yon 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  28.  a  poimd, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carri^e, 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewis'a 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  ev^^ry 
household  in  the  United  Kingdom. 
When  yon  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra* 
ordinary  tea,  yon  will  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends. 
Send  the  2s.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  Lewis 
and  Co.,  Ranelagh  Street,  LiTerpool. 
(Please  mention  tkie  paper.) 


!i 


cTTi^Es  OF  r>£:.A.F^a'E:ss. 

NOISES  IN  THE  BARS.  REV.  E.  J.  SiLVKETOs  Invltei' 
sufferers  tn  send  for  his  work,  a  book  showing  the  natara 
ot  the  disease  and  tlie  means  of  cure,  Post-free  6il.,  with  letter 
of  advice  if  case  be  stated.  Imperial-buildings,  Ludgate-clrcuB, 
London.     Free  conaiiltationa  daily 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE.  MabiOk  Park,  Sunbdet-on-thameb.— For 
necessitona  Orphan  Children  of  Total  Abstainers  Contribations 
earnestly  eolicited.  Collecting  Cards  and  any  information  may 
be  obtained  from  the  Hon.  Heo.,  Mr.  3.  B,.  Eoli-k,  15,  Faolet* 
road,  Camberwell,  B.E. 


Scottish  Temperance  Assurance  Company,  Limited. 

(LIFE    &  ACCIDENT.) 

zx^xpox^rr^^BTT  vrorricE:  to  .a.bst.a.xin'exx.s. 

An  abatement  of  10  per  cent  on  the  premiums  on  all  ordinary  whole  Life  PoUcies  is  granted  from  the  commencement  ot  tha 

Assurance. 


The  cost  of  a  £1,000  (with  profits)  Policj7  elsewhere  would,  in  most  cases,  secure  an  immediate  Assurance  of  from  £1,200 

to  £1,400  in  this  Company,  with  right  to  further  profits. 
Applications  for  Agenciei  to  be  made  to  the  London  Manager,  Georqb  P.  Ivby,  F.S.S.,  F.Q.W.T.,  30,  Finsbnry  Pavement,  E.G. ;  or  A  Andbbw, 


Printed  by  tbe  Nitional  Preu  Agency,  Limited,  18,  Wbitefrian-itreet,  Fleet-street,  E.G.,  and  published  by  John  Eempster  &  Oo„  8,  Bolt-oonrt.  Fleet-ittHt,  Lol>dOD,'S,Oi-< 

Monday,  May  10, 1880,  .  .        v      ,  ^., 


Cf-T^n^E  °  G°000  °T-E-M°fi)b#R°S^ 


C55o^ 


THe  ormiAh  omAU  ofthg  Gund  loogg  of  encLAno. 


prohibition  of  tlie  manufacture,  importation,  and  sale 
of  intoxicating  liquors. 

Policy. -Broad,  aIIo«-ing  Lodges  to  act  according 
to  locality,  tune,  and  circumstances. 
B.iSIS.— Non-beneficiary,    the   object   being  to  do 


good,  rather  than  receive  benefit. 

Tekms  of  iMember-Ship.— a  small  Entrance  Fee 
and  Quarterly  Subscription. 

ELioiBiLiTy.— Both  sexes  are  admitted  and  are 
eligible  for  olfice. 


Vol.  XIII.  No.  643.     pg„"p"o.°^]    MONDAY,  MAY  17,  1886.     [.e„^-,r.]    One  Penny. 


NOT  HIS  BUSINESS ! 


A  STORY  WITH  A  MORAL  FOR  ' 
TION"  CHRISTIANS. 
Bv  Lawkie  Loeino. 


MODERA- 


Just  the  man  I  wish 


"  Good  morning,  colonel 
-  to  see ! 

"  Say  on,  Lloyd.  We've  seven  minutes  before 
the  train  is  due.  You  can  condense  much  into  thai 
period  of  time." 

"I'd  like  you  to  head  a  paper  I  have  here.  Colonel 
Bond  We  wish  to  get  up  a  course  of  Temper- 
ance lectures,  and  with  your  help  we  are  sure  to 
make  the  thing  a  success." 

Lloyd  Thomas,  in  his  eagerness  to  carry  out  his 
pet  plan,  failed  to  notice  the  coolness  creeping 
over  the  face  of  the  colonel,  the  straightening  of 
the  already  erect  form,  the  haughty  poise  of  the 
proad  head.  But  when  the  paper  was  finally 
drav/n  from  his  pocket,  and  he  was  handing  it  to 
the  colonel,  he  felt,  as  well  as  saw,  the  change. 
"No  use,"  said  Colonel  Bond,  cnoUy,  "I  don't 
meddle  with  such  affairs.  That  is  the  proper  work 
lot  you  Christian  Association  men." 

"  That  may  be  true.  We  will  do  all  the  work, 
but  we  want  your  influence  tlirown  in." 

"And  my  money,  too,  I  suppose,"  was  the  sar- 
castic response. 

"  We  hope  to  get  the  public  sufficiently  interested 
«o  that  they  will  take  tickets  enough  to  pay 
expenses.  If  not  our  association  is  pledged  to  meet 
all  deficiencies  But  we  hoped  you  would  favour 
the  idea.' 

"  1  never  favour  any  fanatical  ideas.  I  carry  too 
cool  a  head  on  these  shoulders.  The  hue  and  cry 
which  you  reformers  make  about  the  Temperance 
question  is  for  all  effect.  A  man  with  a  grain  of 
common-sense,  or  a  particle  of  will  about  him,  can 
drinkagliss  of  wine  or  let  it  alone,  just  as  he 
pleases.  But  a  senseless  drunkard  will  drink,  and 
all  ^  the  powers  of  earth  and  Heaven  (combined 
can't  stop  him.  That  is  about  the  length  and  breadth 
of  the  whole  subject.  Now  if  you  enjoy  spending 
ycur  strength  for  nothing,  I  shall  not  object  ;  but 
don't  count  on  my  help.  I'll  give  as  much  as  any 
man  in  town — yes,  double  the  amount  of  any  other 
man— for  a  regular  course  of  lectures.  But  I  let 
this  question  alone.  It's  none  of  my  business," 
and  the  colonel  turned  abruptly  away. 

As  Lloyd  Thomas  sprang  on  board  the  train, 
which  slowed  up  at  that  moment,  his  head  was 
poised  well-nigh  as  proudly  as  the  colonel's.  He 
wally  felt  indignant  at  the  snubbing  he  had  re- 
ceived ;  and  urged  on  by  his  hot  young  blood,  he 
resolved  that  he  would  never  ask  a  favour  of 
Colonel  Bond  again.  But  he  had  cooled  somewhat 
before  he  reached  the  City  ;  and  he  realised  as  he 
had  never  done  before,  that  those  who  succeed, 
especially  in  an  unpopular  cause,  must  labour 
patiently  on  in  the  face  of  much  opposition,  and, 
what  is  often  hardest  of  all  to  bear,  cool  indiffer- 
ence. 

Lloydjwas  a  clerk  in  the  City,  yet  he  preferred  to 
live  in  his  own  home  in  the  country  ;  so  he  took 
this  trip  daily.  He  often  met  the  colonel,  but 
something  in  his  manner  prevented  Lloyd  from 
*aking  his  aid  again.  One  and  another  of  the  com- 
mittee attempted  at  various  times  to  enlist  his 
sympathy,  but  his  answer  invariably  was  : 
"  Not  my  business,  gentlemen." 
A    few  weeks    after  Lloyd's  conversation  with  I 


Colonel  Bond,  he  reached  the  depot  one  morning, 
just  as  a  handsome  carriage  and  span  diove  up. 
The  coloured  driver  sprang  down  and  opened  the 
door  »ith  a  flourish.  Colonel  Bond  stepped  out 
first,  then  a  daintily-clad  little  girl-his  daughter 
Florence.  Last,  a  dark,  handsome  boy,  a  year  or 
two  older— the  colonel's  own  son,  every  feature  and 
gesture  plainly  proclaimed,  but  a  wide-awake  boy 
for  all  that.     Spying  Lloyd  he  called  out  : 

"  Going  to  Silver  Lake,  Lloyd  ?     I'm  in " 

"  Richard  !"  interrupted  his  father,  in  a  tone  of 
surprise,  "do  you  permit  ladies  to  cany  wraps 
and  satchels  ?" 

Oh,  I  forgot!  Excuse  me.  Flossy,  I'll  take 
those,"  and  with  almost  the  ease  and  grace  of  his 
father,  he  relieved  his  sister  of  a  small  satchel  and 
an  elegant  wrap,  then  led  the  way  to  the  ladies' 
room,  and  found  her  a  comfortable  seat. 

"Thank  you,  Dick.  Now  you  can  find  Lloyd  if 
you  wish,  but  come  back  soon,  please." 

"  Yes,  in  half  a  minute,"  and  he  rushed  away, 
while  the  colonel  lingered  near  his  pet  and  darling, 
--  every  word  and  look  clearly  indicated. 

Florence,  or  Flossy  Bond,  as  her  friends  lovingly 
called  her,  had  a  face  not  perfect  in  outline,  but 
rare  for  its  winning  sweetness.  It  told  plainly  that 
petting  had  not  spoilt  her. 

The  most  noticeable  thing  about  Flossy  was  her 
luxuriant  golden  hair,  which  rippled  over  her 
shoulders,  and  fell  below  her  waist.  Her  dress, 
a  soft  grey,  with  pale  blue  trimmings,  was  all  that 
wealth  and  exquisite  taste  could  make  it.  There 
was  that  delicate  finish  to  everything,  which  at  once 
charms  and  satiafies  the  eye. 

Colonel  Bond,  apparently,  was  fully  aware  of  all 
this  feminine  perfection,  even  though  so  soldierly 
in  his  bearing.  His  eyes  scarcely  left  his  child  for 
a  moment.  But  while  Flossy  was  his  darling,  Dick 
was  his  pride.  And  one  could  hardly  blame  the 
colonel,  after  seeing  the  boy  as  he  came  hurrying  to 
his  sister's  side. 

"Lloyd    can't    get    off!"  were  his    first  words. 
Too  bad,  isn't  it  ?  " 

"Well,  Dick,  you  must  not  expect  to  play  all 
your  life,"  said  his  father,  before  Flossy  could 
speak.  "I  believe  in  work— good,  solid  work. 
Your  time  will  come  by-and-bye."  This  last  was 
said  with  a  smile,  which  did  much  to  soften  the 
colonel's  rather  stern  face. 

"  I'll  be  ready,  father.  I  am  going  to  West 
Point,  and  they  have  to  work  very  hard  there, 
everybody  says." 

"  Well,  play  while  you  play.  I've  no  serious 
fears  that  my  boy  will  shirk.  And  be  sure  that  you 
attend  to  Flossy  to-day,  Richard,  I  put  her  in  your 
care  remember.  There's  the  whistle.  Good-bye 
Flossy.  Papa'U  be  glad  to  see  you  both  home 
again." 

He  saw  them  both  on  board  the  train,  then  raised 
his  hat  to  Flossy  as  deferentially  as  though  she 
were  a  grown-up  lady.  The  colonel  had  governed 
his  children  wisely— wisely  for  the  world— not  after 
the  popular  fashion  of  the  day.  His  daily  example 
was  worth  a  thousand  times  more  than  all  the 
precepts  in  the  world.  True  tliere  were  one  or  two 
serious  flaws  in  his  character,  but  thus  far  they  had 
not  affected  his  dearest  treasures. 

He  did  not  condemn  wine,  or  any  of  the  choice 
liquors.  Yet  they  did  not  adorn  (?)  his  table  He 
had  a  natural  distaste  for  such  things.  He  could 
hardly  have  become  a  drunkard  had  he  wished. 
Hence  his  want  of  sympathy  for  all  those  who  were 
constituted  differently. 

It  was  with  light,  happy  hearts  I  hat  Flossy  and 


Dick,  with  their  many  young  friends,  started  on 
the  excursion  to  a  charming  lake  25  miles  distant, 
and  vhe  colonel  had  no  foreboding  of  danger  as  he 
bade  them  good-bye. 

But  as  Lbiyd  was  returning  from  the  City  that 
night  there  were  rumours  of  an  accid„nt  before  he 
reached  his  own  station.  His  train  had  stopped  to 
let  the  excursion  train  pass,  but  a  telegram  had 
just  .arrived,  s.aying  that  there  had  been  a  collision 
20  miles  beyond.  An  engineer  had  forgotten  orders, 
and  had  recklessly  run  his  train  on  the  track  of 
the  returning  excursion  train.  It  was  only  five 
miles  from  Lloyds  home  to  that  station,  and  he 
was  soon  standing  with  the  anxious  crowd  gathered 
at  the  depot. 

Colonel  Bond's  white,  stern  face  was  the  first  he 
saw  as  he  stepped  from  the  cars.  He  was  consult- 
ing the  station-master.  Soon  a  message  was  sent 
over  the  wire  asking  the  superintendent  for  an 
extra  engine.  He  would  give  hundreds  of  dollars 
for  its  use. 

"  No,"  was  the  short  yet  decisive  answer  which 
flashed  back. 

Was  he.  Colonel  Bond,  to  be  refused  in  this 
peremptory  fashion  I 

"  I  will  give  a  thousand  dolLirs  for  the  engine," 
was  his  next  message.  Surely  the  money  "which 
had  always  procured  the  heart's  desiro  of  each 
member  of  his  family  would  enable  him  now  to 
reach  his  precious  children. 

"  The  only  tram  we  have  at  command  has  already 
gone  with  surgeons,"  was  the  ans^ver  which  the 
Colonel  read  with  a  face  visibly  paling.  Surgeons  ? 
He  knew  from  his  array  experience  ouly  too 
well  what  their  duties  wore.  He  shuddered  to 
think  that,  even  then,  his  Flossy's  tender  delicate 
limbs  might  be  under  the  cruel  knife  ;  or  his 
brave  Richard  bo  shorn  of  his  noble  strength.  Oh 
was  tliere  no  way  he  could  reach  his  darlings!  ' 
Anxiously  he  passed  the  station  to  and  fro.  He 
had  hitherto  always  compelled  circumstances  to 
yield  to  him,  now  they  compelled  him  to  wait 
where  each  moment  seemed  like  days  of  exquisite 
torture. 

After  an  hour  of  such  w.aiting,  an  hour  which 
seemed  to  hold  years  of  anguish  in  each  of  its  slow 
passing  minutes,  the  train  arrived.  Colonel  Bond 
was  the  first  to  step  aboard.  Ho  passed  quickly 
from  car  to  car.  In  the  last  car  ho  found  his  once 
handsome  boy— his  brave  Richard.  But  it  was  a 
mangled,  almost  lifeless,  body  which  he  bent 
over,  Dick  w.is  unconscious— utterly  unable  to 
answer  his  father's  scarcely  articulate  question  : 
"Is  Flossy  alive?" 

"Flossy  is  in  the  tender  with  the  other  dead 
bodies.  '  It  was  the  conductor  who  answered 
him. 

The  Colonel  staggered  forward.  He  knelt  beside 
his  dead  child.  She  looked,  if  anything,  more 
lovely  than  when  her  father's  eyes  last  rested  on 
the  sweet  face.  Her  death  must  have  been  instan- 
taneous. A  ghastly  wound  on  the  back  of  her 
head  shewed  that  it  was  caused  by  an  injury  to  the 
brain.  The  dear  face  was  untouched.  Her  father 
felt  thankful  for  that— it  thankfulness  for  any- 
thing could  fill  the  parent's  heart  in  such  an 
awful  hour. 

She  lay  as  if  asleep.  One  hand  was  raised  and 
partially  hidden  'oy  the  wealth  of  golden  hair.  Alas  1 
■  was  hardly  golden  now,  dyed,  as  much  of  it  was, 
ith  her  heart's  blood.  The  pretty  blue  eyes  were 
closed  for  ever.  But  it  seemed  to  the  agonised 
father  as  if  they  must  open  to  his  heart's  call  and 
smile  into  his  own  once  more.     He  tenderly  raised 


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a  lock  of  the  teautiful  hair.  Would  it  never  again 
form  a  halo  about  tlie  living  face  of  bis  little 
daughter. 

As  the  Colonel  took  the  precious  remains  in  his 
arms— he  would  permit  no  one  to  touch  his  darling 
—he  tottered  beneath  the  light  weight.  Could  she 
be  dead— the  child  who  had  left  him  only  a  few 
short  hours  before  in  all  her  budding  loveliness. 

His  Flossy  killed  like  the  child  of  any  poor  man  ! 
The  Colonel  was  dazed.  Both  his  children  taken 
from  him  in  one  day  !  For  ere  they  could  remove 
Dick  to  his  father's  carriage  his  fluttering  breath 
had  ceased.  How  could  he  take  these  lifeless 
bodies,  in  place  of  the  joyous  living  children,  home 
to  their  fond,  waiting  mother  3  How  could  ho  l 
Yet  he  must. 

The  Colonel's  princely  dwelling  was  the  saddest 
in  all  that  village.  In  many  a  home  one  liglit  had 
gone  out  ;  in  some  two  ;  but  no  other  parents  sat 
down  in  such  utter  darkness.  They  were 
childless. 

All  that  love  could  do  for  the  dead  was  done  by 
Colonel  Bond  and  his  almost  heartbroken  wife. 
But  the  bodies  must  be  laid  away.  They  were 
dead — dead  !  They  could  not  be  retained,  even 
to  soften  the  gloomy  splendour  of  that  proud 
home.  Colonel  Bond  could  not  control  death — 
could  not,  even  with  his  invincible  will,  withhold 
from  the  grave. 

But  when'he  was  once  more  master  of  himself,  he 
bent  all  the  energies  of  his  resolute,  indignant 
spirit  to  the  investigation  of  the  sad  affair. 

He  was  a  large  stockholder  in  that  road,  and  a 
person  of  commanding  influence.  He  felt  that  he 
had  a  right  to  know,  if  it  were  possible  to  know, 
the  truth.  And  what  did  he  learn  was  the  cause  of 
the  fearful  accident  i  ^yhat  had  ca»t  a  gloom  over 
so  many  homes, 
A  buttle  of  whisky  .' 

A  railway  employ^,  forty  or  fifty  miles  away,  had 
been  intoxicated.  He  had  forgotten  or  neglected 
orders,  and  the  terrible  accident  was  the  result  ; 
as,  probably,  in  many  other  instances,  similar  re- 
sults could  be  traced  to  similar  causes. 


The  association  of  which  Lloyd  Thomas  was  a 
member  had  arranged  for  five  lectures 
partially  so  for  a  sixth.  They  wanted  a  big  gun 
fired,  as  Lloyd  expressed  it,  the  last  night,  and 
they  were  not  quite  so  sure  of  success  as  they 
wished  to  be  to  warrant  so  large  an  expenditure  of 
money.  One  lecture  had  been  given,  but  the 
night  was  stormy  and  there  was  not  a  crowded 
house. 

On  the  night  of  the  second  many  were  surprised 
to  see  Colonel  Bond  and  his  wife  enter.  The  lec- 
ture was  a  good  one.  The  next  morning  he  met 
Lloyd  and  at  once  introduced  the  subject  of  the 
lecture. 

"  That  was  a  clear  and  convincing  argument  last 
night.  Think  I  never  saw  anything  plainer  than 
the  errors  of  the  licence  system,  as  he  presented 
them.  And  he  touched  a  vital  point  when  he  said 
that  the  ease  with  which  men  could  procure  liquor 
now  was  a  fruitful  source  of  accidents  and  crimes." 
Hero  a  tremor  crept  into  the  Colonel's  voice.  But 
soon  he  went  on,  steadily,  "  How  many  lectures 
have  you  arranged  for,  Lloyd  ?" 

"  We  want  six,  but  are  hesitating  over  the  last. 
The  fact  is.  Colonel,  we  want  a  big  gun,  and  can 
hardly  afford  it." 

"  What  shall  you  bo  obliged  to  pay  for  the 
biggest  gun  you  can  fire  ?  " 

""One  hundred  dollars,"  answered  Lloyd, 
promptly. 

"That  all?  You  may  command  me  for  that 
amount  at  any  mDment.  And  if  you  can  find  twice 
as  large  a  gun,  I'll  pay  twice  that  amount  for  a 
seventh  lecture.  I  was  willing  to  give  a  thousand 
for  the  use  of  an  engine  to  take  me  to  my  dying 
children.  Had  I  given  the  thou«and,  years  be- 
fore, disseminating  Temperance  truths  and  prin- 
ciples, had  I  done  what  I  could  do  to  help  en- 
force existing  laws,  or  tnact  better  ones,  my  homo 
might  not  be  desolate  now,  My  eyes  have 
been  opened,  I  never  mean  to  shut  them  again  till 
this  evil  is  abated.  I  shall  see  what  one  man  can 
do  towards  stemming  the  tide  of  liquor  which  is 
flooding  our  land.  And  you  may  report  to  your 
association,  Lloyd,  that  there  will  be  a  thousand 
dollars  placed  in  the  bank  at  its  disposal." 

"Thank  you.  Colonel  Bond,"  said  Lloyd  warmly. 
"I'm  sure  they  will  all  appreciate  the  money. 
We  have  been  constantly  hampered  for  want  of 
funds." 

'  Spend  this  wisely,  and    there'll  be  more  when 
"  were  the  Colonel's  last  words. 


joined  the  ranks  of  the  reformers.  He  made  it  his 
business  now  to  aid  by  precept,  example,  and  a 
liberal  use  of  money. 

After  two  years  of  dreary  loneliness,  God,  in  his 
loving  kindness,  sent  another  son  to  cheer  the 
hearts  of  Colonel  Bond  and  his  wife.  He  did  not 
come  with  the  dark  rich  beauty  of  Richard  ;  rather 
with  the  winning  sweetness  of  Florence.  But  the 
parents  were  well  content.  Tlioir  homo  would 
once  more  echo  to  the  merry  voice  of  childhood, 

This  tiny  gift  did  what  their  great  loss  had  never 
done  ;  it  drew  them  to  the  loving  heart  of  God. 
Thoy  could  now  see  His  hand  in  the  deep  sorrow, 
as  well  as  the  new  joy.  And  when,  a  few  years 
later,  a  dark-eyed  little  daughter  came,  they  felt 
that  their  cup  was  again  running  over. 

Did  the  Colonel  think  now  it  was  none  of  his 
business  whether  his  children  received  thorough 
instruction  on  the  Temperance  question,  or  not  ? 
By  no  means. 

His  little  Fred  was  scarcely  four  when  he  j  oined 
the  children's  Temperanca  organisation  -  an 
org.anisation  founded  and  earnesfly  supported  by 
the  still  wide-awake  Colonel.  And  it  was  a  proud 
day  for  Master  Fred  when  he  led  his  sister  Alice 
to  one  of  the  meetings,  and  helped  her  print  her 
name. 

Let  us  now  see  what  one  strong,  earnest  man  can 
do  to  stay  or  sweep  back  a  tide  of  evil.  At  the 
time  of  the  accident  there  were  seven  druggists  in 
the  town, and  seven  times  seven  places  where  liquor 
was  sold,  either  openly  or  in  secret. 

Within  two  years  a  strict  prohibitory  law  was 
passed.  For  want  of  trade,  the  druggists  gradu,ally 
dwindled  from  seven  to  four— one  for  each  large 
village— and  none  of  these  sold  anything  that  could 
intoxicate,  except  when  a  doctor's  prescription  was 
handed  them. 

The  small,  pestilential  liquor  saloons  had  entirely 
disappeared.  If  any  still  existed  their  life  was 
lived  in  profound  secret  :  for  woe  be  to  the  man 
detected  in  unlawful  selling.  The  Colonel  hunted 
him  down  with  the  unerring  instinct  of  a  blood- 
hound. He  showed  no  mercy  to  such.  He  was 
determined,  so  far  as  his  influence  went,  that  the 
town  should  be  cleansed  of  the  plague. 

He  made  an  unalterable  law  to  govern  his  large 

inufactory.     No  man  could  enter  who  used  any 

intoxicating    drink.       But   he     was     an    upright 

employer,  and  dealt  fairly  by  all  who  obeyed  this 

rule. 

ever  good  the  workman,  if  he  took  even  a 
social  glass  now  and  then,  "  No  Admittance"  was 
over  the  door  for  him.  As  there  was  steady  work 
and  sure  pay  with  the  observance  of  this  rule,  it 
soon  became  a  strong  motive  to  urge  men  on  to 
strict  Temperance  habits. 

One  thing  more  Colonel  Bond  had  never  lost 
sight  of ;  he  had  determined  never  to  give  up  the 
contest  until  the  railroad  officials  passed  a  law  which 
should  effectually  prevent  any  place  of  trust  and 
responsibility  on  that  road  being  given  to  one  not 
strictly  temperate. 

Here  he  met  with  some  opposition  and  more  in- 
difference. But  he  never  wavered,  and  at  last,  by 
the  blessing  of  God,  his  measure  was  carried 

If  every'voter   should   make  it  his  business  as 
thoroughly  as  Colonel  Bond  did,  after  his  eyes  were 
open  to  the  dangers  threatening  our  homes,  be- 
long, think  you,  would  it  take  to  rid 
this  curse  ? 


REPORT  OF  G.L.  NEGRO  MISSION 
COMMITTEE. 

[Note.— This  is  simply  a  committee  for  raising  'andt. 
and  is  quite  distinct  from  the  Committeo  of  ttie  Kigbt 
■thy  Ui.md  Lodfte    (Internjitioual)  which  alone  con- 
ducts the  operations  of  tlic  lliasioaary  work  of  the  Uraer 
America.] 

To  the  G.L.  of  Enghmd,  Newport,  Man., 
Eader,  1880. 


it  is  gone, 

A  remarkable  impetus  was  given  to  the  Temper-   ^^ „ . 

ance  movement  in  that  town  when  Colonel  Bond  |  the  public  to  buy  no  other.— [Advi.] 


G.AV.C.T.,  Officeu.?  anh  Membeb-s, 
Our  report  this  year  is  not,  we  fear,  particularly  '| 
cheerful,  although  perhaps  less  discouraging  than 
might  have  been  feared  in  these  times  of  commer- 
cial depression. 

As  will  be  seen  by  the  balance-sheet,  the  net 
receipts  amounted  to  £38  less  than  last  ysar.  There 
has,  in  fact,  been  a  falling  off  incur  receipts  to  the 
extent  of  about  £54— viz. :  from  Lodges  £20  ;  from 
personal  subscribers,  £9  and  from  no  bazaar 
being  held,  £25.  But  to  set  against  this  reduction 
of  income, the  working  expenses  have  been  reduced 
by  about  £15  (by  holding  no  meetings  of  our  com- 
mittee, £10  ;  and  £5  by  less  postage  and  printing, 
&c.),  so  that  the  net  decrease  is  reduced  to  some- 
thing under  £40. 

Last  year's  report  shewed  191   Lodges  contribu- 
ting.    The  past  year  only  shews  153— a  decrefne  <4 
38  L'idges.     The  number  of  Juvenile  Temples  con-  J 
tributing  keeps  nearly  the  same  as  before,  namely, 
CO. 

The  District  in  which  most  Lodges  contribute  in 
proportion  to  the  number  of  working  Lodges  in  the  ^ 
District  is  little  Huntingdonshire,  where  two 
Lodges  out  of  their  five  subscribe.  Our  next  best 
District  is  Norfolk— five  Lodges  out  of  14  sub- 
scribing. Leicestershire  comes  third,  and  thanks 
to  the  earnest  help  of  Sister  Rixon,  D.V.T.,  11 
Lodges  out  of  32  have  subscribed  this  year,  the 
District  Lodge  also  contributing. 

Then  follows  the  Isle  of  Wight  with  tour  Lodges 
giving  out  of  12,  but  following  close  upon  it  are  the 
Districts  of  Surrey  West  Kent  East,  Cumber- 
l.and  West  Sussex  Kent  Mid.  Essex,  and 
Yorks  S.W. 

The  Lodge  sending  the  laJgest  amount  is  the 
White  Rose  of  York  (Yorks,  N.)  The  District 
sendini'  most  is  West  Surrey,  where  six  Lodges 
have  sent  £2  123.  8d.     (See  table  appended.) 

On  behalf  of  the  Mission  we  warmly  thank  all 
who  during  the  year  have  helped  with  their  money, 
or  with  their  gifts  of  illustrated  Temperance  litera- 
ture, or  by  sending  on  their  weekly  copies  of  the 
Watchwobd  to  some  far  away  brother  or  sister  in 
America. 

It  should  be  noted  that  the  Mission  Committee 
of  the  R.W.G.  Lodge  continues  to  supply  the 
Temperance  Broilurkood  (the  American  organ 
of  ourB.AV.G.  Lodge  of  the  World,  published  at 
Boston,  Massachusetts),  to  all  annual  subscribers 
of  10s.  and  upwards.  This  paper  can  also  be  had 
from  Sister  Impey,  post  free,  for  a  year,  for  Is.  6d. 
The  fact  that  most  seriously  presses  upon  our 
attention  is  that  about  fourteen  hundred  of  our 
Lodges  habitucdln  do  nothinq  to  help  the  Negro. 
Mission!  If  these  1,400  non-contributing  Lodges 
would  give  but  one  shilling  each  per  year,  it  would 
at  once  add  £70  to  our  income. 

We  believe  the  causes  which  prevent  this  help- 
from  being  given  could  be  removed  with  compara- 
tively little  trouble  if  a  few  members,  such 
as  those  attending  our  Grand  Lodge  to-day, 
would  be  willing  to  speak  a  good  word  for  ths 
Mission  when  the  appeal  is  read  in  their  Lodge. 

May  we  not  remind  you,  and  all  who  may  read 
this  report,  that  our  Negro  Mission  is  )io(  a  thing 
to  he  ashamed  of.  Year  after  year  our  Order  is 
trying  to  befriend  the  men  and  women  who  are 
being  grievously  wronged  and  despised  by  others. 

We  have  tried  to  let  it  be  known — and  it  ia 
known  and  felt  in  America — that  English  Good 
Templars  hold  it  a  sin  to  turn  men  and  women 
away  from  such  an  Order  as  theirs  because  they 
happen  to  be  of  a  different  colour  or  race  from 
themselves,  or  because  they  are  more  "  backward 
in  civilisation."  We  believe  it  is  God's  will  that 
wo  should  befriend  these  unfortunates — these  out^ 
oasts— and  frankly  own  them  before  all  men  as  our; 
brothers  and  our  sisters. 

The  Mission  work  halts  at  times  we  know  (though 
more  often  from  lack  of  funds  than  any  other 
reason),  but  bit  by  bit  it  presses  on  with  its  friendly 
aid  and  message  of  love  and  fellowship. 

After  the  long  pause  during  which  the  R.W.G. 
Lodge  Committee  has  been  husbanding  its  funds, 
there  seems  fair  prospect  of  good  work  being  done 

.  „    this  autumn,  both  by  further  organising  Lodges 

named,  as  they  contain  the  smallest  quantity  of  Cocoa.            „_  j^g  coloured  people    in    the  South,  and  by 
Cadbdry's  Cocoa  is  guaranteed  pure,  and  we  recommend  I  •"""  6 ^  ^.,__  ,._5  .^.S,..j  _,   j._.,n:_'_  ».  ^t. 


land  of 


"And  when  you  give  the  P.W.C.T.  a  bob  you 
can  take  your  seit,"  so  said  a  W.C.T.  last  week. 
The  candidate  looked  as  if  he  thought  us  an  ex- 
pensive society,  and  the  officer  in  question  a  lucky 
iiog.-N.S.  W.  Good  Templar. 

Brandy  from  Sawbust.— We  are  sorry  to  learn, 
says  an  American  paper,  that  a  German  chemist 
has  succeeded  in  making  a  first-rate  brandy  out  of 
sawdust.  We  are  a  friend  of  the  Temperance 
movement,  and  we  want  it  to  succeed  ;  but  what 
chance  will  it  have  when  a  man  cau  take  a  rip  saw 
and  go  out  and  get  drunk  with  a  fence  rail  V  What 
is  the  use  of  a  Prohibitory  Liquor  Law  if  a  man  is 
able  to  make  brandy  smashes  out  of  the  shingles  on 
his  roof,  or  if  he  can  get  delirium  tremenshy  drink- 
ing the  legs  of  his  kitchen  chairs  ?  You  may  shut 
an  inebriate  out  of  a  gin  shop  and  keep  him  away 
from  taverns,  but  if  he  can  become  U|,roarious  on 
boiled  sawdust  and  dessicated  window  sills,  any 
efforts  at  reform  must  necessarily  be  a  failure.  It 
will  be  wise,  therefore,  if  Temperance  societies  will 
butcher  the  German  chemist  before  he  gets  any 
further. 

Food  Adultkuation.- Mr.  Cassall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said :  ■'  Homteopathic  Oocor.^ 


I  carrying  out  the  long  talked  of  deputation  to  the 


Mat  17,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


307 


people   of  New  England,   &c.,   in  the  North,  in 
which  Bros.  Lane  ar.d  Artrell  propose  to  unite. 

The  condition  of  the  coloured  people  varies 
greatly  in  different  parts.  In  some  parts  the 
ground  is  good  and  the  new  planted  Lodji 
gr.)W  and  flourish;  but  far  more  often  the  peopl 
whom  we  "  mission"  are  so  destitute  of  education 
and  of  all  social  influence  that  they  cannot  for  long 
bear  up  against  the  countless  diSiculties  from 
within  and  without  which  beset  every  Good  Tem- 
plar Lodge— especially  perhaps  those  in  country 
districts. 

We  think  perhaps  the  reason  why  many  of  our 
Lodges  fail  to  support  so  worthy  an  object  is  this, 
that  the  only  appeal  that  reaches  them  is  in  tlie 
shape  of  a  prinfrd  circular,  and  circulars  even  at 
the  best  are  apt  to  be  a  little  stiff  and  dull.  Some- 
times, too,  even  a  good  L.D.  is  not  the  most 
interesting  of  readers,  and  of  those  who  are,  many 
lack  interest  in  this  subject,  or  think  their  Lodge 
has  already  been  overdone  with  appeals  for  help 
and  so  fail  to  read  our  circular  at  all,  and  thus  the 
Lodge  is  cut  off  from  us  entirely. 

Perhaps  if  they  thought  of  the  pains  that  i» 
taken  to  get  up  these  appeals— the  cost  (about  3d. 
per  packet)  of  printing  and  postage— the  long  days 
of  labour  in  folding,  addressing,  and  sending  them 
out-— they  would,  out  of  very  sympathy  for  our 
willing  and  unpaid  workers,  at  least  think  twice 
before  throwing  the  papers  in  the  waste  basket. 

Brothers  and  Sisters  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  we 
appeal  to  you  to  help  us  to  awaken  a  nobler 
and  better_  feeling  towards  the  Mission  tlian 
as  yet  prevails.  We  appe'sl  to  each  one  present  who 
fools  that  he  or  she  could  and  perhaps  ought  to  be 
doing  something  to  forward  the  Mission— either  by 
speech  or  by  gifts,  or  iu  some  other  practical  way — 
to  send  their  names  to  our  secretary,  who  will  gladly 
furnish  them  with  suggestions  of  how  they  may  do 
good  service  to  this  much  needed  Mission. 
Submitted  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity, 
(Signed) 

(Rev.)  James  Mackenzie  (President), 

(Rev.)  Huqh  J.  Boyd, 

Anna  M.  Gueen. 

John  Glaisyer  {Treasurer). 

Lizzie  Osbobn,    )    ,r,      ,     •   , 

Cath.  Impsy,       \    (SecreJanw). 

BALiNCi!  SHEET  OF  G.L.  NEGRO  MISSION 
COMMITTEE. 
Febeuary  28, 1835,  to  Febsuaey  1,  3886, 
heceivbd. 
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Bible  Temperance  Lectures. — On  Monday 
evening  last  an  interesting  and  instructive  lecture 
was  delivered  under  the  auspices  of  the  City  of 
London  Total  Abstainers'  Union,  in  the  Lecture 
Hall  of  the  Young  Men's  Christian  Association, 
Aldersgate-street,  by  Bro.  the  Rev.  John  Pyper, 
of  Belfast,  entitled  '*  Bible  Texts  and  Temperancfi 
Teaching.  The  Rev.  E.  Collett  presided,  and  the 
lecturer  gave  clear  and  conclusive  replies  to  a  variety 
of  riuestions  asked  by  members  of  the  audience  aitet 
the  lecture. 

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find  excellent  duy  accommodation  at  the  Lonrlon 
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Luncheons,  teas,  &c.,  at  moderate  tariff.  Country 
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HOUSE  OF  LORDS. 

ILlT  11. — DURHA-M  Sl-XDAY  ClCSINO  BiLL, 

The  Bishop  or  Durham,  in  rising  to  move  the 
second  reading  of  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors 
on  Sunday  (Durham)  Bill,  explained  that  its  object 
was  to  close  the  public-houses  in  the  County  of 
Durham  all  day  on  Sunday  to  all,  except  their  very 
old  and  very  prevalent  friend,  the  hond-fide 
traveller.  The  measure  had  not  been  before  their 
lordships'  house  before,  but  it  came  now  recom- 
mended by  a  preponderating  majority  in  the  other 
house— a  majority  of  two  to  one.  It  involved  no  new 
principle  and  no  new  experiment.  Sunday  closing 
Acts  were  familiar  to  the  Legislatures  of  other 
countries  as  well  as  of  our  own  colonies.  They 
had  had  experience  of  them  far  nearer  home. 
Scotland  had  for  many  years  past  reaped  the  ad- 
vantage of  such  a  measure  ;  still  more  recently 
measures  had  been  passed  aflecting  Ireland  and 
Wales,  which  last  in  all  sucli  matters  was  as 
much  a  part  of  England  as  the  County  of  Durham. 
Nor,  indeed,  was  the  number  of  persons 
affected  by  the  Bill  so  very  different.  The  popu- 
lation of  Durham  at  the  last  census  amounted  to 
two-thirds  of  the  population  of  the  whole  princi- 
pality of  Wales,  and  probably  it  was  increasing  in 
a  greater  ratio.  Wherever  Sunday  closing  had  been 
tried  before  the  results  had  been  good,  and  no 
community  which  had  onco  had  the  benefits  of 
such  a  measure  had  felt  disposed  to  hark  back  or 
undo  what  it  had  done.  To  those  who  were  scep- 
tical about  the  effect  of  legislation  in  such 
matters,  he  would  say  look  at  Norway.  A 
generation  ago  travellers  reported  of  Norway  as 
a  people  of  inebriates.  You  might  now  travel  tliere 
for  weeks  together  without  seeing  tho  slightest 
signs  of  intoxication.  This  result  had  been  effected, 
he  would  not  say  entirely,  but  very  largely,  by 
legislation,  and  by  legislation  was  included  not  only 
a  Sunday  closing  but  also  a  festival  closing  measure. 
It  was  not  wise  to  legislate  in  such  matters  in  ad- 
vance of  public  opinion,  and  he  could  well  assure 
their  lordships  that  the  present  measure  was  ap- 
proved in  the  locality  and  by  the  classes  whom  it 
would  chiefly  affect.  That  evening  he  had 
presented  no  fewer  than  98  petitions  from 
divers  bodies  —  some  official  bodies,  others 
representative  of  different  religious  commu- 
nities, others  advocates  of  the  Temperance 
movement  of  different  branches,  others  emanating 
from  public  meetings  in  the  great  towns  and  in  the 
villages  of  the  county.  But  these,  after  all,  were 
only  the  efforescence  of  a  movement  as  it  was 
initiated  three  years  ago.  At  that  time  the  measure 
was  first  brought  before  the  House  of  Commons, 
and  it  passed  the  second  reading'by  an  enormous 
majority  ;  but  somehow  it  foundered  in  the  quick- 
sand of  obstruction.  Public  meetings  were  held  in 
133  towns  or  parishes  throughout  the  diocese,  and 
those  meetings  were  reported  to  be  practically 
unanimous  on  the  subject.  These  towns  and  parishes 
comprised  the  whole  of  the  County  of  Durham  which 
had  not  been  canvassed  in  another  way.  Then,  again, 
a  house  canvass  was  undertaken  in  25  difi'erent 
centres  throughout  the  diocese,  and  of  the  voting 
papers  returned  00,000  were  in  favour  of  Sunday 
closing  ;  only  2,440  against  it,  and  2,144  neutral. 
There  were  petitions  from  every  board  of  guardians 
througout  the  county  and  from  every  corporation 
but  one  in  its  favour.  There  was  another  test. 
When  the  motion  the  other  day  was  before  tlie 
Commons  it  was  approved  by  not  less  than  15  of 
the  16  representatives  of  the  county.  The  remain- 
ing one,  the  member  for  the  city  of  Durham,  had 
since  found  himself  in  conflict  with  some  of  his 
strongest  and  most  influential  supporters  on 
that  very  ground.  These  were  very  striking 
facts,  and,  so  far  as  his  own  observations 
went,  no  one  measure  since  he  had  been  connected 
with  the  County  of  Durham  had  drawn  to  itself  in 
the  same  degree  persons  of  all  opinions.  It  united 
all  religious  Churches  and  sects — Churchmen  and 
Roman  Catholics,  Nonconformists,  Sabbatarians, 
and  non-Sabbatarians.  It  enlisted  both  political 
parties— Liberal  and  Conservative  ;  it  united  all 
adherents  of  Temperance  legislation,  the  advocates 
and  opponents  of  Local  Option  alike,  abstainers  and 
non-abstainers  equally.  But  there  was  one  remark- 
able fact ;  it  was  essentially  a  working  man's 
measure.  The  tide  of  opinion  was  strongest  in 
its  favour  just  in  those  neighbourhoods 
which  were    inhabited   chiefly    by  the    working 


and  poorer  classes.      In  the  city  of  Durham,  for 

instance,  in  tlie  household  canvass,  tho  proportion 
in  favour  of  the  Bill  throughout  the  city  was,  if  he 
remembered  rightly,  as  seven  to  one  ;  but  in  some 
of  the  woi'st  paiishes  where  tho  poorest  people 
dwelt  it  was  in  one  as  14  to  1,  and  in  another  as 
10  to  1.  It  was  urged  that  it  was  ungracious  in 
those  who  had  their  club  and  their  well  stocked 
wine-cellars  to  put  this  restriction  upon  their 
poorer  and  less-favoured  neighbours.  That 
sentiment  was  highly  creditable  to  the  heart,  but  it 
altogether  lost  sight  of  the  practical  issues.  Tho 
worlting  man  looked  at  the  question  from  a  wholly 
different  point  of  view.  The  climate  of  Durham, 
his  arduous  employment,  the  atmosphere  of  the 
mine,  the  heat  of  the  iron  foundry  all  predisposed 
him  to  tho  use  of  stimulants.  The  Sunday  came,  he 
had  his  time  on  his  hands  to  go  where  he  would  ;  he 
had  money  in  his  pocket,  for  he  had  been 
paid  Iiis  wages  the  evening  before.  The  public-house 
door  was  open  to  him,  and  it  was  the  only  door  open 
to  him.  'VVere  they  surprised  if  ho  yielded  to  tho 
temptation  i  The  working  man  looked  upon  legisla- 
tion such  as  this  as  a  helping  hand  stretched  out  to 
him  when  he  was  struggling  in  the  ways  of  tempta- 
tion, and  it  would  be  a  sorry  cojnfort  to  him  to  be 
told  tliat  they  were  actuated  by  sentiments  of 
generosity  in  not  stretching  out  that  helping  hand, 
and  leaving  him  to  be  plunged  into  the  abyss  below. 
This  Bill  as  affecting  only  a  particular  locality  was 
condemned  by  some  as  piecemeal  legislation. 
Their  lordships  had  already  embarked,  as 
he  had  shewn,  upon  piecemeal  legislation, 
and  the  further  they  went  in  that  direction 
the  less  piecemeal  their  work  would  bo.  He 
would  very  much  sooner  that  a  Bill  were  introduced 
aflecting  the  whole  kingdom  ;  but  half  a  loaf  was 
better  than  no  bread.  There  were,  no  doubt,  objec- 
tions on  special  grounds  to  such  a  measure.  There 
was  the  difficulty  about  the  frontier,  a  difficulty 
which  they  could  not  altogether  remove  ;  but  he 
felt  quite  sure  that  if  they  passed  this  measure 
NorthumberlandandYorkshire  would  follow  quickly 
in  tlie  wake  of  Durham.  Movements  had  been 
already  stirring  those  counties  in  this  direction 
and  their  lordships  could  stimulate  them.  Then  it 
was  said  that  the  intention  of  such  a  measure  would 
be  evaded  through  the  clause  which  excepted  the 
bond  fide-  traveller,  and  that  it  would  encourage 
private  drinking.  He  did  not  contend  that  this 
Bill  or  any  other  Bill  would  reclaim  the  inebriate, 
but  what  he  did  claim  for  it  was  that  it  would  keep 
the  wa\erer3  straight,  and  would  remove  the  initial 
temptation  from  many  besides.lt  required  a  different 
act  to  store  up  drink  on  Saturday  night  for  con- 
sumption on  Sunday.  It  demanded  a  certain  effort 
to  walk  three  miles  out  to  gratify  a  propensity. 
These  very  things  put  difficulties  in  the  way.  He 
advocated  the  measure  in  all  confidence,  because 
he  felt  sure  that  he  had  at  his  back  the  very  strong, 
serious,  and  enthusiastic  approval  of  the  working 
men  of  Durham.  He  advocated  the  Bill  in  all 
earnestness  because  he  believed  that  it  would 
confer  a  substantial  boon  on  a  large  class  whom 
during  a  residence  of  seven  years  in  Durham  he 
had  learned  to  appreciate  increasingly  for  their 
very  sterling  qualities.  He  could  not  expect  that 
their  lordships  would  feel  the  same  interest  in  the 
matter  that  he  did,  but  he  entreated  them  to  hold 
out  a  helping  hand  to  the  members  of  a  community 
to  wliom  they  themselves,  directly  or  indirectly, 
were  largely  indebted  for  the  comforts  and  neces- 
saries of  life — namely,  the  miners  and  ironworkers, 
the  artisans,  and  the  shipwrights  of  Durham. 
(Cheers.)  He  begged  to  move  that  the  Bill  be  read 
a  second  ti-ne. 

Lord  Bramwell,  on  rising,to  move  that  the  Bill 
be  read  a  second  time  that  day  six  months,  said  he 
did  so  not  witliout  reluctance,  on  account  of  his 
respect  for  tlie  right  rev.  prelate  who  had  asked 
their  lorships  to  read  the  Bill  now.  But  this  Bill 
seemed  to  him  so  wrong,  so  objectionable,  and  such 
an  unwarrantable  interference,  that  he  felt  bound 
to  object  to  its  passing.  He  assured  their  lordships 
that  he  was  by  no  means  insensible  to  themischief  of 
excessive  drink.  Whether  £135.000,000  wasthoexact 
sum  spent  in  drink  he  did  not  know,  but  even  if 
it  were  much  less  than  that,  it  might  very  well  be 
too  much.  He  believed  that  drink  was  to  a  great 
extent  injurious  to  health,  to  thrift,  and  to 
economy.  He  w.as  aware  of  all  that,  and  did  not 
seek  to  disguise  it,  but  iie  w.as  bound  to  say  there 
was  a  very  great  deal  of  exaggeration  on  the  sub- 
ject. It  was  said  that  all  Durham  was  very  much 
in  favour  of  tho  Bill.  That  statement  made  him 
wonder  if  there  were  two  Durhams,  for  he  would 
now,  as  he  had  not  an  opportunity  before,  present 
to  their  lorships  a  petition  signed  by  upwards  of 
00,000,    people     living      in      the      county      of 


308 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


Mat  17,  1886. 


Durham.  That  petition  wo'jhl  shew  their 
hirdahips  that  the  recital  in  the  preamble  of  the 
Bill  to  the  eflect  that  the  people  of  Durham  desired 
it  was  not  quite  accurate.  In  the  memorial  which 
had  been  presented  to  their  lordships  there  were 
•omo  remarkable  statements.  It  was  said  that  there 
was  a  strong  and  special  anxiety  for  the  passing  of 
*hoBill  for  Durham,  as  drunkenness  existed  to  an 
alarming  extent  among  the  rural  population.  How 
then  were  signatures  obtained  t.i  those  petitions? 
The  only  way  of  accounting  for  that  was  that 
people  signed  the  petitions  in  order  to  be  kept  from 
temptation.  It  w.-ui  also  said  that  many  publi- 
cans signed  the  petitions  in  favour  of  the  Bill,  but 
what  was  there  to  prevent  them  shutting  up  their 
shops  if  they  wished  to  do  so  ?  He  admitted  that  it 
wm  possible  that  the  majority  of  the  people  of 
Durham  would  like  this  Bill  to  pass,  and  he 
admitted  that  the  majority  must  bind  the  minority 
in  a  matter  in  which  the  community  must  act, 
but  he  protested  against  the  majority  binding 
the  minority  in  a  matter  which  was  of  no  concern 
to  the  society  or  community  itself.  When  action 
was  necessary  the  opinion  of  the  majority  must 
prevail,  but  when  there  was  not  a  necessity  for 
action  it  was  simply  tyranny  in  the  majority  to  en- 
force its  views  on  the  minority.  The  supporters  of 
the  Bill  might  say  that  it  was  intended  to  meet  the 
case  of  those  who  drank  too  much  ;  but  how  un- 
reasonable was  it  to  debar  those  who  did  not  drink 
too  much  from  the  enjoyment  of  a  glass  of  wine  or 
beer  merely  because  others  abused  their  opportuni- 
ties. It  was  unreasonable  and  unwarrantable 
to  interfere  with  the  enjoyment  of  persons  who 
did  no  wrong  bat  drank  in  moderation 
because  others  absorbed  fermented  liquors 
in  excess.  He  did  not  believe  that  the  measure 
would  promote  sobriety.  It  was,  in  the  first  place, 
of  no  use  to  pass  laws  with  which  the  conscience  of 
the  right-minded  public  did  not  go.  Then  this 
legislation  could  easily  be  evaded.  Drink  would 
be"  taken  into  homes  overnight  and  would  be  con- 
sumed in  private,  and  the  influences  which  were 
likely  to  restrain  men  from  taking  too  much  in 
public-houses  would  be  altogether  absent.  That 
troublesome  person,  the  bond  Hdt  traveller,  would 
still  remain,  and  travel  he  would  in  search  of 
drink.  (Laughter.)  At  Swansea  the  Welsh 
Sunday  Closing  Act  was  in  force,  and  the  con- 
sequence was  that  on  a  Sunday  the  tramways 
between  Swansea  and  the  Mumbles  were  crowded 
with  bondfide  travellers  to  the  latter  place.  Extra 
trains  were  also  run  to  the  Mumbles,  where  many 
of  the  Swansea  people  drank  so  much  that  they 
experienced  a  difficulty  in  finding  their  way  back  to 
the  station.  (Laughter.)  Another  result  of  this 
legislation  would  be  the  extension  of  bogus  clubs 
for  labouring  men.  At  Cardiff  there  were  more 
than  60  such  clubs.  Newcastle,  as  their 
lordships  knew,  was  in  Northumberland,  and 
Gateshead,  with  its  50,000  inhabitants  on 
the  other  side  of  the  River  Tyne,  v/as  in  Durham. 
If  the  Bill  should  become  law  the  people  of  Gates- 
head will  only  have  to  cross  a  bridge  in  order  to 
drink  their  fill  in  Northumberland.  The  measure 
would  thus  be  one  for  the  encouragement  of  New- 
castle publicans.  Why,  he  should  like  to 
know,  ought  they  to  shut  up  the  public-houses  on 
Sunday  more  than  on  any  other  day  !  If  it  was  not 
wrong  to  drink  a  glass  of  beer  on  Saturday, why  was 
it  wrong  to  drink  one  on  Sunday!  But  their  lordships 
oiichttobearinmindthattheBillwould  notonly  pro- 
hibitthesale  of  intoxicating  liquors  on  Sunday,  but 
would makeitillegalforthekeeperofa public-house  to 
sell  a  cup  of  tea  or  even  a  glass  of  plain  soda-water. 
He  believed  that  the  measure  would  not  prevent 
the  sale  of  beer.     Its  sale  would  be  effected  on  the 


this  question.  He  had  had  considerable  means  of  there  might  be  S^^^^f^'^^^^f^^  j"  Tper'iment; 
informinghimself  upon  the  subject,  even  more  than  t.on  because  it  ''"^'^ '^'J,."''="' '°  .'j.?f  "%hey 
hisnob.e=friendwho^admovedtherejectio„ofthis    WW,,     uns^^^^^^^^^ 


Bill.  He  did  not  intend  to  deal  exhaustively 
at  that  hour  with  the  whole  of  this  subject,  because 
the  arguments  which  had  been  addressed  to  their 
lordships  against  the  Bill  were  very  much  those 
which  had  been  used  with  regard  to  previous  Bills  ; 
,d,  if  he  might  say  so,  without  disrespect  to  the 
noble  and  learned  lord,  were  the  stock  arguments 
of  that  society  which  was  good  enough  to  instruct 
them  from  time  to  time  as  to  how  they  were  to 
vote,  and  of  which  the  noble  and  learned  lord  was 
a  distinguished  member.  He  quite  admitted  that 
for  a  long  time  after  ho  had  gone  to  the  city  of 
Durham  ho  had  been  indisposed  to  vote  for  any 
such  legislation  as  this,  as  he  had  always  felt  that 
it  w.a3  not  a  matter  which  affected  himself  or  those 
who  were  able  to  live  in  the  same  way  and  provide 
themselves  with  refreshments, and  that  it  would  be  a 
monstrous  thing  from  one's  own  views  of  comfort 
morality  to  vote  against  the  wishes  of  the  class  of 
the  community  that  practically  was  affected  and 
inconvenienced.  But  he  could  say  without  hesita- 
tion that  these  were  the  very  people  who  were  most 
eager  for  this  Bill,  and  he  could  assure  tho  noble 
and  learned  lord  that  if  he  had  mixed  with  the 
working  men  and  talked  with  them  as  he  had  him- 
self ho  would  not  have  used  some  of  the  arguments 
which  he  had  used  to-night.  It  was  true  that  there 
was  in  the  County  of  Durham  a  great  amount  of 
drunkenness,  but  this  was  regretted  not  merely 
by  the  Temperance  societies,  but  by  the  people 
themselves,  and  those  who  had  most  im- 
pressed on  him  the  expediency  of  this  Bill  had 
been  men  not  particularly  of  the  religious  class  or 
tho  extremely  respectable  class,  but  men  of  the 
working  class  who  felt  the  strength  of  the  tempta- 
tion and  the  diflicully  of  resisting  it,  and  who 
knew  that  when  public-house  after  public-house 
was  open  in  the  street  on  Sunday  they  went  in 
and  drank  in  a  way  in  which  they  never  would 
have  done  if  they  had  had  to  provide  themselves 
with  drink  on  Saturday  night.  The  noble  and 
learned  lord  had  spoken  of  Swansea  and  the 
Mumbles,  but  it  did  not  follow  because  certain 
persons  went  to    the  Mumbles  for  the  purpose  of 


sly,  and    many  indictments    for    perjury    against 
■  "   ins  on  the  one  side  and  policemen    on  the 
other  would  be  sure 


publicans  on  the  one  side  and  policemen  on  the 
other  would  be  sure  to  follow.  This  legislation 
was  an  unwarrantable  interference  with  the  liberty 
of  the  individual,  and  led  to  mischievous  evasions 
of  the  law,  and  he  hoped  that  their  lordships  would 
not  countenance  it.     (Hear,  hear.) 

Lord  Norton  could  not  support  the  second 
reading  of  this  Bill,  nor  could  he  approve  the  prin- 
ciple underlying  it.  Legislation  of  '""f^^  ^md  was 
an  attempt  to  put  do 


the  abuse   of   intoxicating 


houses  had  their  legitimate  and  necessary  uses  for 
refreshment  and  rest,  and  should  not  be  closed 
during  hours  when  they  might  be  so  wanted. 
(Hear.) 

The  Ik)RD  Chancellor  said  that,  having  lepre- 
lented  the  city  of  Durham  in  the  other  House,  he 
thought  that  he  ou^ht  to  tell  their  lordships  what 
he  had  bo«n  able  to  ascertain  about  the  sentiments 
Knd  viewi  of  tho  county  of  Durham  with  regard  to 


drink  that  there  should  not  be  Sunday  closing 
He  thought  that  the  noble  lord's  argument  went 
too  far.  It  was  really  an  argument  against  having 
any  restriction  at  all  in  the  hours  during  which 
drink  was  to  be  sold.  (Hoar,  hear.)  It  was  prac- 
tically saying  that  any  man  had  a  right  not  to  have 
his  liberty  interfered  with  in  the  matter  of  getting 
drink  when  he  wished.  He  was  afraid,  however, 
that  all  political  parties  in  this  country  were  com- 
mitted to  the  view  that  it  was  the  legitimate  func- 
tion of  Parliament  to  limit  the  hours  in  which  in- 
toxicating liquors  might  be  sold.  It  was  im- 
possible now-a-days  to  argue  that  it  was  not  so. 
It  was  thought  to  bo  in  the  general  interests  that 
certain  restrictions  should  be  put  upon  the  sale  of 
liquor.  There  was  no  new  principle  in  a  Bill  of  this 
kind  ;  it  merely  extended  the  principle  which  did 
exist  before  the  certain  other  hours,  and  this  prin- 
ciple which  was  here  extended  was  one  which  had 
long  been  recognised.  An  important  question  was 
what  public  opinion  was  on  this  subject  in  the 
County  of  Durham,  and  how  it  was  to  be  ascer- 
tained? The  first  and  most  reasonable  mode, 
was  to  ascertain  the  views  of  those  elected 
to  represent  the  constituency.  But  it  might 
be  said  that  parties  were  so  evenly  balanced  that 
some  crotchet  would  turn  the  scale.  Nothing  of 
the  sort  was  the  case  in  the  County  of  Durham,and 
mere  crotcheteers  had  no  chance  of  turning  the 
scale.  He  maintained  that  it  would  be  rather 
dangerous  for  that  House  to  disregard  the  views  of 
the  elected  members  of  a  constituency  as  expressed 
in  the  House  of  Commons  and  to  say  that  they 
would  go  behind  those  views  because  they 
knew  better.  As  against  those  views,  what  did  the 
noble  lord  s.ay  ?  He  said  that  he  had  presented  to- 
night a  very  extensive  petition.  For  his  own 
part,  ho  thought  that  it  was  perhaps  fortunate  that 
the  petition  had  arrived  so  late  and  that  there  had 
not  been  any  possibility  of  investigation  earlier 
because  a  great  many  potitihns  which  were  presented 
as  having  "a  large  number  of  signatures  turned 
out  upon  investigation  to  be  far  less  numerously 
signed.  He  must  respectfully  submit  to  their 
lordships  that  no  petition  should  be  considered  as 
of  importance  against  the  evidence  afforded  by  the 
views  of  every  member  for  the  constituency  except 
one,  and,  with  one  exception,  of  every  corporation. 
Then  his  noble  friend  said  that  this  was  piecemeal 
legislation.     He  confessed  that,  tor  his  own  part, he 


could  not  go  far  beyond  public  opinion 
matter,  but  in  Durham  public  opinion  went  as  far 
as  this  Bill,  although  that  was  not  the  case  in  every 
part  of  England.  It  was  not,  therefore,  expedient 
to  pass  such  a  Bill  for  the  wholo  of  England,  but 
he  hoped  that  the  House  would  agree  to  the  second 
reading  of  the  Bill  which  was  now  before  them. 
(Hear,  hear.) 

The  Makquis  of  Salisbuky  said  he  had  listened 
..  jth  some  interest  to  the   noble   and  learned   lord 
laying  down  a  doctrine  which  had  been  laid  down 
with  groat  emphasis  in  another  speech   in   another 
place,  that  they  should  defer  to  the  opinion  of  the 
representatives  of  the   inhabitants  of  a   particular 
district.     But  he  was  surprised  that  the  noble  and 
learned  lord  did  not  observe    the  flaw  in    his  own 
argument  with  regard  to  this  particular  Bill.     The 
County  of  Durham  outside  the  city  of  Durham   had 
pronounced  in  favourof  theBiU,  butthecity  of  Dur- 
ham through  its  representative,  who  had  succeeded 
in  unseating  the  noble  and  learned  lord,  had  pro- 
nounced with  equal  emphasis  against    it.       Why 
should  the  city  of  Durham  be  made  sober  because 
there  were  no  more  cakes  and  ale  in  the   county  ? 
Just    as    Ulster    had    a   right  to  be  excluded  so 
had      Durham      city      the     right      to      be     ex- 
cluded    on     this      principle     from     the     county. 
But   that   was   a    small   matter.      He  desired    to 
explain    in   a   few  words   why,    if  the    noble  and 
learned  lord  opposite  went  to  a  division,  he  should 
vote  with  him.     It  was  very  interesting  no  doubt  to 
watch  the  growth  of  this  particular   feeling,   which 
had  acted  so  much  on  the  Legislature  of  the  coun- 
try.    It  was  impossible  to  ignore  its  existence.  Ha 
did  not  say  that  it  inspired    so  much  admiration  in  1 
his  mind  as  apparently  it  inspired  in  the  minds  of 
many  other  people.     He  did  not  know  that  it  was  a 
perfectly  admirable  sight  to  see  persons  who  did  not 
use  public-houses  shutting  them  upagainst  those  who 
did.     But  there  was  a  Nemesis  awaiting  those   who 
were  ready  to  use  the  terrors  of  the   law   to   make  .' 
their  fellow-subjects  more  virtuous.     The  efl'ect  of 
this  legislation  had  been  to  multiply    clubs    to   an 
enormous  extent  in  various  parts  of   the  country — 
(hear,   hear)— and     these     clubs     were  becoming 
more    and   more    of  a    nusiance,    and   more    and 
more    demoralising    and      injurious,      and      the 
complaints     which     came  from    the     police    and 
magistrates    on    this    head  were  becoming  every 
day  more   imperious  in   their  tone.     (Hear,  hear.^' 
He  fully   looked   forward  as   this   legislation   pro- 
ceeded to  Parliament    dealing    with  the   working 
men's  clubs,  and  when  Parliament  had  to  deal  ffith 
the  working  men's  clubs  it  would  have  to  deal  with 
the  rich  men's  clubs  also,  and  he  should  look  to  see 
the  same  unanimity   of  opinion  when  it  was  pro- 
posed to  close  all  the  rich  men's  clubs  on  Sunday. 
(Laughter  and  cheers.)  Though  he  felt  the  practical 
importance  of  the  matter  he  confessed  he  felt  him- 
self unable  to  take  his  stand  on  the  high  platform  of 
theory  which  the  noble  andlearnedlord occupied  with 
so  much  ability.  It  was  no  use  to  argue  on  what  was 
consistent  with  sound  principle.       He  never  found 
that  it  had  the  slightest  effect  on  the  Legislature. 
They  generally    asked    themselves  as  a  matter  of  J 
fact  what    was    the    force  of  public  opinion  which  J 
they  had  to  follow  and  observe,  and  undoubtedly 
those  who  watched  public  opinion  said  that  in  par^ 
ticular  parts    of    the    country  that  public  opinion' 
which  looked  after  the  polls  had  become  so  power-' 
ful  that  the  other  House  of  Parliament  c  uld  noti 
resist  it  very  long.     His  own  opinion   was  that   to,; 
save    a    part   they    must   give   up  hoping  to  save 
the  whole.     Nay,  all  hope  of  saving  the  whole  had 
gone  long  ago,  for  Scotland,    Ireland,    and    Wales; 
had  been  given  up,  and  if  they  were  to   prevent  a, 
general  Sunday   Closing  Bill — a  result  which    he 
should  look  upon  with  anything  but   satisfaction — ■ 
they   must  provide    some    arrangement   by  which 
those   who    were     willing     to     give     a     trial     to 
a  particular  scheme    may    do   so  and  see  how  it-, 
succeeds.  Then  the  noble  and  learned  lord  might  say 
"Why  not  vote  for  this  Bill? "     His  answer  was 
that  this  Bill  did  not  allow  them  to  try  it  as  an  ex- 
periment.    It  provided  no  locus  paniUnt'ue.     This 
was  tried  at  Swansea,  and  it  led  to  the  Mumbles — 
(laughter) — and    journeys    to     secret   clubs.      Ho 
ventured  to  adhere  to  the  opinion  that  the  proper 
way  to  deal  with  this  question  was  to  hand  it  over  to 
local     authorities      to      decide     by     a    majority 
whether     a    place     should      be     placed     under 
this  particular     measure     or    not,     and    giving^ 
them    power    to    go    back    if    they    found   thei 
experiment  did  not  answer.    Ho  believed  that  thiii 


"^f, 


had  not  the  same  objection  to piecBinealleglslationfts  I  was  especially  necessary,  because  ho  did  nutbelievefi 
that  held  by  his  noble  friend.       He   thought  that  I  iu  the  pi  rmancnceof  this  unreasonable  movement. 


May  17,  1886. 


Ucbel.oveditw.as  merely  a  temporary  cru^e.  It 
«a8  in  the  n.turo  of  man  to  try  to  use  the  authority 

theological  according  to  their  own  standard. 
ILl.  m"""*  P^^^'^  ''*'*  '""«'l  »»■"«  centuries 
.lm^,r"!  ■/'",''""'"'  ''*'■«  fo'^d  people  to  sign 
some  article  of  relision,  and  ho  was  going  now  to 
force  people  to  adopt  aparticular  part%f  his  ethics, 
from  infn^Pr '"^'r  """^    '=°'"P^'  *•><>">  '»  "b^t^in 

TTnl.^  K  '^,^<^'>«"  of  religion  had  always  been 
exposed,  b„tit   was  not  a  view  which   they  were 

brethr°.n"'PTr  '"^^''^ '<=ns«'  of  time  on  their  lay 
brethren.   Though  for  a  time,  in  view  of  some  great 

renubi Li7th"f ''"^"^  the  community  :,th  tf  m 
thepublicin  the  longrun  would  cease  to  follow  them 

t^n  anHI,  l%''"'^'''2"°^  °P'"'™  ""this  ques- 
liberty  what  they  should  eat  and  drink,  that  this 
Dassb?»nJfr'^f"  °l  P^to^^l  legislation  would 
pass  by,  and  therefore  he  was  anxious  while  willing 
to  gviewayto  public  opinion  to  leave  a  way  o! 
retreat  open  and  that  the  local  authority  in  each 
district  should  have  power  to  deal  with  this  matter 
as  they  thought  fit.  That,  he  believed,  was  the 
oneavi:;'":^"  °'"'«/l"«»"on,  and  with  the  view 
of  leaving  the  ground  open  for  that  he  should  vote 
with  the  noble  lord.     (Hear,  hear.) 

totroMW^It^y^"""""-''''  '=''■^1"'  ™="ot  going 
to  trouble  the  House  at  any  length,  but  he  wished  to 

Z,l!  m?  "''"°",°"  ""^  particular  part  of  the 
noble  marquis  remarks  as  to  leaving  it  to  the  local 
authorities  to  make  regulations.  That  wa  what 
they  wished  to  come  to  pass  under  the  Loca 
menrBnr'^'"'.^r  their%reat  Local  Govern 
koki^n  1v''1''l"*P'""-  ^"^  the  present  out- 
look m  political  affairs  was  not  particularly  calm, 
andit  was  somewhat  hard  that  these  particular 
localities  should  have  to  wait  until  this  great 
puncip  e  was  adopted.  He  would  suggest  Ss  a 
perfectly  ea.,y  way  to  meet  the  difficulty  of  the 
^eadin^':;!^'?"'^.."''^  ''^°"'''  P*''  *''«  second 
jeTn  "  °P«''''t'o°  of  the  Bill  to  three 

weril''  '"^"'"P'  "'^"  <^'"'led,  when  the  numbers 
Contents           ...  .- 

Not-contents     ...        ' V, 


THE    GOOD    TEaiPLAR?JWATfHwr>pn 


309 


AUcommHyiications  to  be  addressedi  HE  EDITOR 
"  GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WATCHWORD,"  S,  Bolt- 
court,  Flect-slrect,  London,  E.C. 

^Jf-^.^^^""'  !"""^'^  "^  =^°t  a'  «arty  as  possible,  and 
T„^Li^Z^f  '^™°'  ""Pt  from  Lodges  meeting  on 


Majority 


OBITUARY. 

Bro.  Peter  Looes.-It  is  with  regret  we  have 
to  announce  the  death  of  Bro.  Peter  Looos, 
W.V.T.  Southern  btar  Lodge  of  Cejlon,  whodied 
aLm°,  ,««^  ^"^1"'  •^'^y'""'  °f  enteric  fever,  on 
bv  an  wh  t  ■  "'-'t'?  ^*'  T''^ 'o^^"*  *"d  respected 
by  a  who  know  him.  He  was  borne  to  the  grave 
by  the  members  of  his  Lodge  in  regalia.  The 
vicar,  the  Rev.  H.  Bamford,  re°ad  the  Good  Tem- 
plar service.  The  Galle  Band  of  Hope  and  Blue 
Kibbon  societies  also  attended.  As  the  Lod^e  is 
chiefly  composed  of  soldiers,  who  attended  in  a  good 
muster  we  are  requested  to  note  here  that  they 
were  all  brought  in  front  of  the  commanding  officer, 
Itoyal  Artillery,  and  cautioned  that  the  General 
commanding  the  forces  at  Crylon  has  great  objec- 
tions to  Good  Templarism,  and  that  they  were 
never  again  to  attend  another  funeral  of  anv 
brother  in  regaha,  ^ 

Bro.  Joseph  Osman.-It  is  with  deep  regret  we 
have  U  record  the  death  of  Bro.  J.  Osman,  of  Lin- 
coln,„l„ch  occurred  after  a  long  and  painful  illness 
on  bunday  morning,  May  2,  at  the  early  age  of  36 
leaving  a  widow  and    four    children  to^  niourn  his 
loss.     On   the   introduction  of  the  Order  into  Lin- 
coln  ho   was  one   of  the  first  to  join   the    Lindum 
Lodge    and  he  continued  a  faithful  member  of  that 
Lodge  to  hi.,  death,  and    until  prevented  by  illness 
was  a    regular  attendant  and  had  served  in    nearly 
every    office    in    the    Lodge.     He  wa,  also  a  very 
active      member      of      the      local      division      of 
the       hons    of    Temperance,"    and    for    a    great 
m.njl,er       of       years      had      filled       the      office 
of    (,rand  Scribe     of     the   Lincolnshire   division. 
The  funeral  took  place  on   Wednesday    afternoon 
the    oth  inst.,    at     the    Canwick-road   Cemetery 
Lincoln,  and  was  attended   by    large  numbers    of 
menibers  of  the  Lincoln  Temperance  Society,  Sons 
of    leniperance,ai,d    Good  Templars  (the  latter  in 
regalia),    Bio    Armstrong,    W.D.M.,    and    Sister 
Cunnington,  W.D.D.M.,  representing  the  Lincoln- 
shire District  Lodge,  and  Bro.  F.  W.  Webb    W  P 
(the  Sons  of  Temperance).     After  the  usual  'service 
Bro.  Stevens,  L.D.,  Lindum  Lodge,  read  the  Good 
xemp^ar   service  in    a  very  impresaiv*  manner. — 


METROPOLITAN. 

Camberwell    New-road     S  E  — •*  Win;..™    t^ j-    » 

April  28.    Election  of  Officers       Bro  Rd^rPGS  TT 

P.  K  WooUaco  ^  W.Sec.  ;  Bro.  Gardener,  re-elected 
Bro  Hvde  DF  S  '  ?'  ^."P''  ^'"P"""''^  adopted, 
and    »Hv?;«     ^V  ■■  '5°''°  o'""  '™"'^  °'  --ocouragement 

5:?dent:f  .'E^^tLailed  thr;\w°Uctr^  ra?-- 

offi^cer,'w?r^'',;7",^H''*i'°'-".  ^^''5'  5-  The  reports  of 
VV  P  T  1  '"*°Pt'"':  J^  »P'"t<=d  contest  for  the  office  of 
sIm,;^"M  ""."''"'^^v '"',""'"» '"the  election  of  Bro 
onZt^LZr  ?,%  °'"'  ^'"W""  i°i'ia'ed.  Tax  paid 
onb4memberB      Officers  installed  by  the  L.D. 

Peckham.— "Peckham  »    Mav  7    Fl»nti^„  .^f    a: 
WOT      Rrn     F     ^  J  'j      ^'JfJ''  -r-lection  of  officers  : 
WVt'   ^    ;      D    A'drldne  ;  W.S.,    Pro.  A.  Aldncfce  • 

w^^f  b.;'^e|r4r;^a;"dLtid':^ '-  «*- 

Baker-street.-"  Alliance  of  Marylebone."  Ma  v.-! 
Good  session;  one  restored.  Tax  p,i,l  on  51  me.ubfrs 
shewini!  net  ,„croa«e  for  the  quarter  of  15      Election  of 

W  17c  '■  sli?;  R'  ^"'-  ^'"f'"  I  W.V.T.rSistir"scott 
W.Sec,  bister  Brown,  re-elected.  Pronramme  for  th« 
coming  quarter  was  brought  up  by  the 'committee  and 
after  a  lew  alteration,  adopted.  Invitation  to  visit  a 
■Bter  Lodge  accepted.  The  choral  society  is  a  «=at 
success.  ov/^.ictjr  iH  a  groac 

4,'E"L''ct^oT''of  ori-"Sr''tr!trrT6'^' '?"'  I 

rd-inttflled^i'h-:  llZ.'^'^-JIt-  C.  ^ 
do°ing"well.'''"°''"'  '"""■  "  Vauxhall    Cross.    Lod|e 

W^cT' Br"!'"!"  w 'T'w  ,¥S?  5.  Election  of  officers  : 
Bro  r'f,  ,\'^-  ^^"d;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Palmer;  W.Sec, 
greetScs  e"hi"f  L^°^,  P'^^^""""*  adopted  ;  fraterna 
greeimgs  exchanged  with  Hastings  and  Northamnton  ■ 
fmni  '■'''.  ^-D-.C-T.,  spoke  of  the  advantages  Good 
Ttmplary  had  given  liim,  and  urged  the  membersWo 
to  a  more  vigorous  action.  memoersnip 

Chelsea. —••  Jaraes  McCurrey."  May  C.  One  nronosed 
Election  of  officers:  Bro.  T.  W.  H.  GrX  \V  C  T  ■ 
bister  Leeson,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  C  GnW  WS  nm  ' 
installed  by  Bro.  T   C  Macrow  H  n      r„  h         officers 

f„_^„„.,,- ^     '"•  ■^. 'y.  i*iacrow,  ri.i.».    Liood  programmo 

for  ensuing  quarter  Lodge  working  harmoniously. 

Uapham-road.-"  General  Garlield."    April   2U      T 

s:i^t^V^^;sS:?^x:!"^i->gi- 


offi. 


of&ugh';e';s"o7Te°m'pe?a'^^^ 

attended  and  gave  an  excellent  entertainment,  consistint 
of  songs  and  recitations  by  Sisters  Main,  L.  K  mber 
Cole,  A.  McAllister,  James.  Morris  Poll  ImiilT  ir-  i 
McAllister,  see..  Herbert  and  Sayes  '  Th  '^e^efi^i 
derived  (rom  thesociety  ware  thoroughly  explained  by 
the  presiding  officer,  Sister  Main.  /    "Fiamea   Dy 

Brixtjn. — "Greshara."  Anril  90  Flof.i:^«  ..r  cc 
W  C  T  Rrn  F  VV  ^f  ■  P  .ir  ,;  .^''^ction  of  officers  : 
w'Sec  "r/o  T  F  ^^•';i!"'°8',  W.V.T.,  Sister  Cooksley; 
W.bec,  Bro.  L.  E  omilh,  re-elected.Five  initiated durirTiJ 
2nce  of  °„°ffi  °"'  ad-njtled  by  c.c,  a  gain  of  one  "tend* 
Ventres  J  n  f,°'"'-~^^'y  "•  In-tallation  by  Bro. 
ventris  UU.  Discussion  upon  Anniversary -snecia 
committee  appointed  for  same.     One  admitted  on  c  c 

Hackney.— "  Homerton's  Hope."  April  15  Renort 
of  D.L.  Reps,  readand  adopted.  Programme  roJn,;?, 
appomted.  Resolution  passid  in  f,.vou*r  ofTmaW  A'nl 
Sub.I)i.tricts  ISos.C  and  7,  and  recommending  Bro  E  A 
Gibson  as  V.p.  for  same.  Greetings  brought  from 
Northamplon  by  a  visiting  brother.      Bro.    CooDer T 

^'"-er    Templar's ''aI,:r'''h''\P''   ^"-   Sinimons.  from 
er     lemplars,  also  a  short  account    of    the   Easter 

WC  r'^Bro^W-ir-  "^."'^'r  "'""^'J  "s  folfnws 
Badham;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Simmons  (re  L-lecTedl'Mavr 
New  programme  adopted.  Reports  shewed  inemK  to 
stand  as  at  the  close  of  last  quarter,  with  a  b,vlance  in 
hand.     Officer,  installed  by  Bro.  Co-lper,  L.D.  " 

offi«r".'^WCT''"ir  '^^'v';;rL°^•:  *''?!•  Election  of 
omcers .  W  UT.,  Bro.  Whitehead  ;  WVT  Si,t»r 
Maiden;  W.  Sec,  Bro.  Maiden.  P;ogramrao  for  nexl 
quarter  adopted  Bro.  Hodges,  W.D.S.gav.  a  shor 
address.-Muy  8.  Officer,  installed  by  Bro  Reeve. 
L  D,.  and  tho  Benjamin  Hill  Lodge  officered  °he  Lodge' 
Songs  were  given  by  Sister  West,  sen..  Sister  West  ion 
Si.ler  Whitehead,  Sister  Pembrook  and  Bro  ij  ack' 
WaicHwonns  sold.  JJiacn. 

Stoke     Newington.-"  London     Trinitv  "-Anril    9S 
One    admitted     on    f  r-      (i,...  -"""i-y.       rtpru    zs. 

enjoyabh,  etching"  Ea^e^^atterdr^.'L.rar',.  ^J^J 
admitted  once  Election  of  officers  WOT  r„  S 
Rehfuess;  W.VT  Sister  L.  Lumley  ^W-.L.^  si.S; 
Wa?cJ;"otj-o„«f  r'  '"'^  -  -«-»  on  ^^^i^^^^^'- 


Chelsea.— ■•Jf.-irKnret  McCurrey."  April  2,f  Offiwrs' 
reports.  One  initia'ed.-May  .-,,  Election  and  in.taila- 
w Vt""'?,''"-  „^''°-  ^'"'^'"H.  W.C.T.:  Si.ter  Tooml... 
W  V.T,;  Bro.  Oiris  W.Sec.  (re-el, cted).  Installed  by 
i5ro.  iiimmins,  V.U.  Good  programme  adopted  for 
ensiling  quarter.    Pl-asant  session.     WaTChwoudi*  sold. 

Kings  Cross.— "Excelsior."  April  29.  Visit  of  tho 
Vernon  Lodge.  W.S.  report  shewed  a  member.-hip  of 
M--an  increase  of  11  on  the  quarter.  Songs  fnm  Sister 
nfrlut,  '^''  i^'Z""'  ^"'^-  K"'Rht  (2),  Shakeeperr. 
Bsrtlett,  and  Harman  ;  recitation  Sister  Shnkespeif, 
aro.  Chapman,  and  Bro.  Rayner  ;  duet,  Bro.  and  Sister 
Rayner.-May  6.  W.F.S.  and  W.T.  reports  adopted, 
uood  programme  adopted  for  the  quarter.      Election  of 

l^nZ''  n2-^--^'"\  '^'-  '*^''"«  ■■  W.V.T.,  Sister 
lattison.     Officers  installed  by  Bro.  W.  Watts.  L  D. 

houth  Lambeth-road.-"  Lambeth  Pioneer."— May  ,'). 
Reports  and  installation  of  officers.  Report  of  the 
\V.Sec  shewed  a  decrease  of  one.  Upon  the  recoin. 
mendation  of  the  W.Sec.  it  was  decided  to  hold  a  con- 
lerecce  to  which  members  of  the  neighbouring  Lodges 
are  to  be  invited,  to  consider  what  can  be  done  to  increase 
and  retain  our  membership.  Officers  were  installed  by 
T  f?^!'-  "^-S-^"  "ho  gave  an  encouraging  addrss... 
lotlenham  Court-road.  —  "Lincoln  and  Garfield." 
w7i  rK  ^fS'  J"^™'  W-C.T. ,  visit  of  Bro.  S.  W.  Tys«« 
WD.Ch.  (Beds.),  who  briefly  addressed  the  members, 
>nd  of  Bro.  T  C.  Macrow,H.D.,whogave«  short  addrtsi 
urging  members  to  earnest  work. 

Clapton  Park -"Clapton  Park."  April  30.  Night  with 
(jarmen;  Bro.  Ballard  recommended  for  L.D.  and  Bro. 
Kawlings  for  E.S.  ;  after  business  refreshments  provided 
by  Bro.  Carman,  V.S  J.T.,  were  handed  round  and  the 
Lodge  was  entertained  by  the  members  and  visitors 
present  ;  Bro  Courtenay,  of  Olive  Branch  Lodge,  New 
Zealand,  spoke  on  the  Order  in  that  country :  v«iy 
pleasant  session  ;  WatchwohussoU.  ' 

Hackney.-"  Hackney  Mission."  May  ■!.  Election. 
&c  A  number  of  invites  received  and  accepted  :  reporti 
ot  officers  encouraging  and  satisfactory.  There  wn  a 
-^-Jtest  for  the  offices  ;  Bro.  Oibb,  eleclrd  W.C.T., 
Sister  Cass,  W.V.T.;  aud  Bro.  Doason  W  Sec  ■  Ero 
Le  Sage,  V.D  installed;  reply  read  from  G. W.Sec! 
-knowledging  the  Lodge's  greeting!  to  G.L.  and  it  wa. 
atered  on  the  minutes. 

Camden  Town,-"  Angel  of  Mercy."  April  30.  Good 
ssionr;  one  initrnted  ;  W.D.Co.  of  Bedfordshire  was  pre- 
-Hot  P  ?  few  words.  The  programme  being 
How  we  spent  our  holidays,"  each  member  i  re-ent 
gave  his  or  her  experience,  and  produced  some  good 
voM°„T..?K  ,1,"  """Sfn"!"'';  greetings  exchanged  by 
Ind  Dover  Vf"%'''''!,'*"  "•'"'*'>■  ^"''B''^ ''' '^'J««h„t 
and  Dover -May  7.  Reports  of  officers  shewed  an  11- 
crease  of  23  members  on  the  quarter,  or  more  th.n  .50  p« 
ba^ance""^  W  T  ^"l^  ^?  '°    ?"""?  "tandint,    and    good 

liT^Sf  r  °- '^'^■- '^'  -^t- 

W.bec,  accepted.     Invitation  to  visit  five  siser  Lodgcl 
HOHDS  o'irTale"'  '"''*"■"  '    ^"""^    attendance  ;      Watch- 

tendanfe""'^""""''^^"'!"-','  ^^"^  ^-  Crowded  at- 
tendance  Surprise  visit  of  the  G.W.  Johnson  Lodge. 
tr.,.,1  J  i^  /  ,''■  ^^^  ^'"^'"'  resolved  to  take  2  000 
tracts  and  distribute  them  from  house  to  house  during 
nfn^'.S"''  ''j  ,.  Several  candidates  proposed,  and  on.i 
an'ren't'ertained'.'"  "  """^'  ""^  «-^^-  J°h-n'offic,.red 
N,^mhe?o';"''  ^f -"Albert  Bond  of  Brotherhood." 
Number  of  members  last  quarter,  05;  initiated  6  •  re- 
nted 1  ;  total  71.  Suspended  3;  wUhdrawn  by 
3 ;    leaving  m  good  standing,  B3.     Number    who 

very  good?'  ^he  attendance  of   officers  have    been 

-liSmtt^thTse^o^d"  De^Jtf  ;■:,"    nf  ""'d'^-      "=^-' 

agent  appointed.  Bro:  Wood  presented  a  rega"a  Sox  "o 
the  Lodge.  Number  on  the  books  17,  and  fivlMndid  ite^ 
•■■■".ting  initiation.  [Please  write  onlV  on  one  . Me  of  fh. 


PROVINCIAL. 

'DeTnT™WcVn?"*;°''^'"^'"='"^---"    M»y5-    Sister 

increaseof  aS^re.iiiitia^d,  and  on  c       T^-'r?'^""  "3 

rgt"n^tH^a;r';::;n^''\v^:^lSL■';i:rlffe'^'^"V%? 
s^^-t'S":  instried^sr  -^^^'^"'^^ 

w*^!'"",-"""^""  "   Right."    April    21       Pro     s     \r 

Walford  recommended  as  L.D.,  aSd  Bro.Stafford,LE  J" 

ikroger,  V.D,,  who  preei.l 


Vis 


ExKTER  — "  P„,r  •^""'»'''     -fi  P'eaaant  meeting. 

-nxKTEB,--  i-erseverance."  Mav  3  EloctioV.  „f  „<b 
cers  ;  installed  by  the  L  D.  Br..^J  Hero  1^  wf 
T'l^i'"'.  'h«  ^""ter,  a.  follows --Liitinted  11."?  • 
admitted,  4;  admitted  once  1  makinr„  („.,'i  V,!-*" 
makiuga  net  gam  to  the  LoVe  "  10  Vtal  no™*;  i 
members,  31.  The  reports  of  the  W.i" ,S  and  W  M  w  "' 
adopted,  when  Bro.  Warren  gave  a  short  addrer;.'" 

".TwhH"crWCT''''siir  ^'T''""  °f  "«-" 
ro.  J.  W.  Kltch  „B  W  S  '  lour  „f;  ^'""''  ^^•'^•T-: 
'■"'  ■■  '™  ■•-'■■.^' 'd.     G„odrtlrnI„^c;°''"T;''en'ty 


Watchwohdr  sold  weekly 

GuaDi'ORi).— "Guildford."    Mav  r,      niR       • 
road  and  adopted.     Election  «nH^t    ►  ,i  ,9'"'="''  '""Pift 
W.C.T,,  Bro.  A    E.  Stevens-  W  V  T    S'T  °  "1"°"  ^ 
W^Sec,  Bro.  E.  S.  Powel?     TnV'H;  •?'^'"  A.  Sears; 


W  Sec,  B7o:E.-SrPow, r' WrVi^iiV^e'd'^ 
GuaoroBD,-"  Rescue."    May'r.'^s'ot^;  SiHersWest 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  17,  1886. 


find  Gibbons,  Bros.  Smith  and  Chappell  ;  recitationa, 
Sister  Boxall  and  Bros.  Powell,  jun.  ;  readings,  Bros. 
Le  Keux,  Booth,  and  Chewter ;  address,  Bro.  Rev.  A. 

E.  Green.    Three  initiated. 

Stockpoet. — "  Gleaner."  May  3.  Officers'  _  reports 
presented  ;  considered  satisfactory.  Two  admitted  on 
o.c.  Bro.  Haworth  re-elected  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Lee  W.Sec, 
and  Bro.  Ward  W.Treaa.  Lodge  working  satis- 
factorily. 

BraMiNOHAM.— "Central."  May  7.  The  new  officers 
were  installed  by  the  D.C.T..  W.  J.  Glover,  assisted  by 
the  Rev.  S.  C.  Church,  H.D.,  and  Bro.  R.  C.  Griffin, 
P.D.F..S.  Amongst  other  visitors  present  were  the 
Rov.  W.  H.  Cariss.  H.D.,  C.  F.  Hayes,  W.D.S..  Bros. 
A.  Walker,  V.D.,  John  Powell,  C.S.,  and  J.  H.  Pearce, 
C.S. 

Petersfielii. — '*RiB:ht  over  Wronp."  May  G.  Visit 
of  Wardown  Lodge,  Bivirton,  who  officered  and  enter- 
tained. One  restored  and  one  initiated.  Good  enter- 
tainment, recitations,  dialogues,  &c.  Refreshments 
provided. 

MinHURST. — "John  B.  Gough."  May  .5.  Official 
visit  of  Bro.  Burley,  D.C.T.,  who  installed  officers.  One 
admitted  on  c.o.  Lodge  instituted  February  18.  Re- 
turns shewed  26  members  without  associates.  Lodge 
working  well. 

Bradford.— "  Alston."  April  19.  Bro.  Jones,  L.D., 
provided  the  entertainment,  assisted  by  the  members  of 
the  Alpaca  Lodge  and  his  own  Lodge.  A  most  enjoyable 
evening,  and  a  good  attendance  of  members  and  friends. 
—May  3.  After  the  election  of  officers  a  social  gathering 
was  held  in  honour  of  the  marriage  of  Bro.  Smith  to 
Sister  H.  Horner,  one  of  the  daughters  of  our  esteemed 
Bro.  Jabez  Horner.  The  bride  and  bridegroom  received 
the  hearty  congratulations  and  good  wishes  of  a  large 
number  of  members  and  friends.  Mrs.  Horner,  the 
worthy  mother  of  the  bride,  supplied  a  sumptuous  re- 
past, and  a  very  happy  and  plensant  evening  was  spent. 

ExEIKB.— "Matthew  the  Miller."  April  22.  Vmt 
from  the  Pride  of  Fxeter  Lodge.  CofTee  and  buns  pro- 
vided. Capital  evening  spent,— April  29.  Elected 
Lodge  Deputy  and  B.  Supet.,  Bro.  Warren  gave 
an  address  on  the  working  of  the  Order  in  Corn- 
wall, and  Bro.  Hooper  on  the  work  in  Folkestone. 
Greetings  exchanged  with  the  Guiding  Star,Truro.  Lodpe 
Drilledby  theL.D.- May  6.  Reports  of  officers  read. 
Election  of  officers:  W.S.,  W.F.S.,  W.Treas.,  and 
W  M.  re-elected  ;  Bro.  Langworthy,  jun.,  elected  W.CT. 
Installed  by  Bro.   Langworthy,  sen.,   L.D. 

Leeds.  —  "  Nil  Desperandum.  "  Congratulations 
tendered  to  Bro.  Deans,  D.C.T.  (.1  member  of  this  Lodge) 
on  his  appointment  as  P.G.W.CT.  Election  and  in- 
stallation of  officers  :-Bro.  Green,  W.CT.  ;  Sister 
Lidster,  W.V.T.  ;  and  Bro.  Hanson,  W.S.  A  brother 
of  Dundee  was  present  and  addressed  the  Lodge. 

ToBQUAT.— "  Eicelslor."  April  7.  The  officers  were 
installed  by  Bro.  Sandford,  L.D.  Correspondence  was 
read  from  U.Sec.  respecting  a  Special  Grand  Lodge 
Session  to  be  held  in  Penzance.  Cornwall,  in  July  next. 
The  E.  Supt.,  Bro.  W.  H.  Satterford,  was  mstructed  to 
write  to  L.  Mclver.  Esq.,  M.P.,  thanking  him  for  his 
efforts  in  behalf  of  Ex-Detective  Williams. 

Manchester. — "Concilio  et  Lahore."  May  8.  Interest- 
ing address  on  "Sacramental  Wme,"  by  Bro.  Hunter, 
W.  Treas.,  briefly  discussed  by  Bros.  Musk,  D.E.S.,  and 
Bro.  H.  J.  Weatherill  ;  resolved  that  Programme  Com- 
mittee arrange  for  resuming  the  deb.xte  on  as  early  a  date 
as  possible  ;  one  admitted  on  c.o. ;  one  re-admitted;  presen- 
tation of  handsome  box  for  contributions,  by  Bro.  S.  M. 
Walford,  P. W.CT.  ^^  ,     ^  ^ 

Manchester.— "  City."  May  6.  Officers  elected: 
W  C  T  Bro.  R.  Langdcn  ;  W..V.T,  Sister  Thumpstone  ; 
w!  Sec,  Bro.  G.  B.  Walker  ;  installed  by  Bro.  R.  Hunt, 
L.D.  The  W.  Secrttary's  report  shewed  a  membership 
of  27,  and  fair  attendance. 

West  Cowes.- "West  Medina."  May  6.  Election 
and  installation  of  officers  :  W.CT,,  Bro.  W.  Noyce ; 
W.V.T.,  Sister  M.  Rowe  ;  W.S.,  Bro.  F.  L.  Birch. 
Reports  of  committees  and  officers  were  read  and  adopted. 
They  shewed  that  the  Lodge  during  the  past  quarter  had 
done  a  good  work,  and  also  that  it  was  in  a  satisfactory 
financial  condition.  A  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to 
the  retiring  officers,  Bro.  W.  Mitchell,  P.W.C.T.,  replied. 
One  hundred  and  six  members  in  good  standing  returned. 

Birmingham.— "Sturge."  May  3.  The  election  of 
officers  was  as  follows:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  Manning; 
W.Sec,  Bro.  H.  R.  Faulkner.  Installed  by  Bro.  J.  F. 
Thorneywork,  L.D.  Short  addresses  were  delivered  by 
Bros.  Thorneywork,  L.D,  ;  J.  Manning,  W.CT.  ;  J. 
Powell,  CS.;  H.Lovett.E.S. 

BiRMlNGHASt.—"  Mount  Pleasant."    May  4.    Bro.  c. 

F.  Hayes  was  elected  W.CT.,  Sister  Walker,  W.V.T.  ; 
Bro.  W.  Searle,  W.S.  Installed  by  Bro.  Albert  Wright, 
L.D.,  and  George  Bone,  L.D. 

Devonfobt.— "  James  Teare."  May  3.  Election  and 
installation.  W.C.T.,  Bro.  P.  Taylor  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Hill ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Carter.  Installed  by  Bro.  Carter. 
Fifty  members  in  good  standing. 

Devonfobt.—"  Star  of  Morice  Town.'  May  !j.  Bro. 
W  Parkes  elected  W.CT.;  Sister  Thomas,  W.V.T.; 
Bro.  W.  Parsons,  W.Sec.  Bro.  Rowley,  of  the  Naval 
Star  of  Peace  Lodge,  installed  the  officers.  Fifty-nine 
members  in  good  standing,  „    ,t        o      -n       t 

Devonfobt. — "  Workman  s  Rest.      May    y.    Bro.  .J. 

G.  McLean,  W.O.T.,  presiding.  New  officers  to  provide. 
Good  of  the  Order  was  the  programms  and  the  foil  nving 
took  part :— Songs  by  Bro.  Keeley  ;  reading,  Bro.  Taylor; 
sddress  by  Bro.  Fish  ;  reading,  Bro.  Parkes  :  song,  Bro. 
Burt;  reading.  Sister  Smith.  Bro.  W.  Cann,  P.W.D.Co., 
presided  and  gave  an  encouraging  address. 

Ampthill.— •'  Alameda."  April  20.  Bro.  Mayne 
recommended  as  D.L.,  and  Bro.  Taylor  as  L.E.S.— 
Aoril  27.  Coffee  supper.  Good  attendance.— May  4. 
Election  of  Officers:  W.CT.,  Bro.  Taylor;  W.V.T., 
Si.ter  Gilbert  (re-elected)  ;  W.S.,  Bro.  W.Ansell.  The 
secretary  reported  .52  members  in  good  standing.  Officers 
iut*U«d  by  Bto,  Mayne,  L.D,— May  6,  Public  mesting. 


when  the  members  gave  readings,  recitations,  and 
dialogues.  Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoe,  W.D.Chap.,  presided, 
Good  number  present. 

Trdko.— "  Truro  Guiding  Star."  May  G.  Bro.  Braid, 
W.S.,  reported  a  membership  of  68,  an  increase  of  three 
members.  The  S.J.T.  reported  a  membership  of  120, 
also  an  increase  of  three.  Bro.  H.  S.  Andrew  was  elected 
W.CT.,  and  Bro.  Hole,  W.S.  The  officers  were  installed 
by  Bro.  Ball,  L.D. 

DONCASTEB.—"  White  Rose."  April  28.  Recreation 
committee  presented  a  good  programme  for  next  quarter, 
which  was  adopted.— May  6.  The  members  attended  at 
the  New  Temperance  Hall,  to  hear  an  address  from  Bro. 
Malins,  G.W.CT.  Supper  was  afterwards  served  to  a 
large  gathering. 

AsKAM-lN-FoENESS.— "  Lily  of  Askam."  The  W.S. 
reports  that  the  Lodge  was  re-instituteJ  some  10 
weeks  ago.  First  meeting  only  11  present.  Lodge  now 
numbers  over  50.  Two  initiated  last  meeting,  six  others 
proposed.  Management  improved  considerably.  Good 
programme  for  present  quarter. 

Beistol.— "Morning  Star."  May  7.  Election,  in. 
stallation,  and  reports.  Bro.  Fred  Goadby,  W.CT. 
A  very  interesting  session.  Animated  discussion  on  items 
of  ensuing  quarter's  programme.  We  had  a  good  number 
of  visitors  from  local  Lodges,  and  a  naval  brother  was  ad- 
mitted  once,  from  Concord  Lodge,  Inverness. 

HuDDKiisFlELD.— "  Harmony.  '  April  IG.  One  in- 
itiated.   Bros.  Cooker  and  Smith  recommended  as  L.D, 

idB.S.— April  23.  Public  tea  and  entertainment  pro- 
..ded  by  Sisters  Barraclough,  Emmerson,  Misses  Noblo, 
Oldfield,  and  Hellawell ;  Bros.  Cocker  and  Smith,  Ero. 
Firth  presiding.— April  30.  Postman's  night  ;  two 
proposed.  Sister  Smith  reported  a  balance  of  £1  Ss.  lOd. 
from  proceeds  .  f  tea.— May  7.  Two  initiated.  Election 
of  officers.  The  W.S.  reported  117  members  in  good 
standing,  increase  over  last  quarter.  W.T.  reported  a 
balance  of  £.i  7s.  in  hand.  Lodge  in  a  flourishing 
condition.    Watchwords  sold. 

Whitchdrcb.— "  Hope  of  Whitchurch."  May  7. 
Election  and  installation  of  officers.  The  retiring  W.S. 
reported  that  there  had  been  an  increase  of  eight  rnem- 
bers  during  the  past  quarter.  The  Finance  Committee 
reported  that  the  funds  were  in  a  healthy  condition.  Two 
candidates  proposed.  New  officers:  W.CT.,  Bro.  P.  H, 
Powell;  W.V,T,,  Sister  M,  Hall;  W,S,,  Bro.  S. 
Griffiths. 

Chrisichurch.— "  Hope  of  Twynham."  May  4. 
Election  and  installation  of  officers :  Bro.  B.  C.  Harris 
elected  W.CT.  ;  Sister  Tyzard,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  J.  Stay, 
W.S.  The  secretary's  report  for  the  past  quarter  shewed 
that  21  had  been  initiated,  and  that  there  was  an  increase 
of  19  on  the  term. 

New  Malden. — "Sure  Refuge." — April  30.  Reports 
of  W.C.T.,  W.Sec.  and  W.M.  adopted.  Total  members 
being  G4,  a  decrease  of  six ;  average  attendance  27. 
Eight  initiated  during  quarter.  Two  candidates  pro- 
posed. Impromptu  speaking- some  good  subjects 
drawn  and  spoken  to  by  Bros.  J.  C.  WooUacott,  Wilson, 
Lavender,  &c. — May  7.  D.L.  digest  submitted.  Finance 
Committee's  report  presented  shewing  balance  in  hand  of 
£126.  lid.  Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Cawley  ; 
W.V.T.,  Sister  R.  King ;  W.  Sec,  Bro.  London.  A 
Crystal  Palace  Fete  Club  started ;  secretary,  Bro. 
Saunders  ;  treasurer,  Bro.  J.  C.  WooUacott.  Good 
attendance,  34  present.  An  excellent  programme  arranged 
for  new  quarter, 

Shaftesbdey.-"  Shaftesbury."  May  4.  'The  officers' 
reports  were  read  and  adopted.  The  following  officers 
were  elected  and  afterwards  installed  by  Bro.  J. 
Churchill-Coleman,  V.D.  :  W.CT.,  Bro.  Wescott; 
W.V.T.,  Sister  Oram;  W.S.,  Bro.  Yates;  committees 
appointed  ;  Bro.  Oborne,  D.S.  J.T.,  was  also  present. 

GiLLINGHAU. — "  Pride  of  the  Vale."  May  6.  Officers 
elected,  and  duly  installed  by  Bro.  Wearc,  L.D. :  W.CT., 
Bro.  F.  Webb;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Rimington  ;  W.S.,  Bro. 
A.  J.  Chubb  ;  good  .attendance  ;  the  Degree  of  Charity 
was  conferred  on  one  candidate  by  Bro.  J.  Churchill- 
Coleman,  V.D.  The  Lodge  is  now  in  a  very  fair  condi- 
tion, the  increase  in  memberships  during  the  past  quarter 
being  eight. 

GosFOET.- "  Forton  Star  of  Hope."  Five  friends 
initiated.  Election  and  installation  of  officers.  An 
interesting  presentation  was  made  by  Bro.  .Symonds, 
P.D.C.T.,  South  Hants,  to  Bro.  Tibbols,  W.D.M.,  and 
Bro.  Driffield,  L.D.,  for  the  greatest  number  of 
members  admitted  to  the  Lodge  through  their  exer- 
tions, and  also  to  Bro.  Webber,  S.J.T.,  for  the  able 
manner  in  which  by  his  labours  a  .Juvenile  Temple  had 
been  instituted.  All  the  brothers  suitably  responded. 
Bro.  Tibbols,  on  behalf  of  the  brothers  of  the  Royal 
Marines,  presented  the  Lodge  with  an  illustrated  family 
Bible. 

Ipswich. — "  Pride  of  Ipswich."  February  6.  Instal- 
lation of  officers.  Eight  proposed,  five  initiated.— Feb- 
ruary 13.  One  iitoposed  and  six  initiated.— February 
20.  One  initiated.  Visit  of  G.L,  Sen.  and  D.C.T.  Bro. 
E.  A.  Gower.  of  Wickham  Market,  and  congratulated 
the  Lodge  upon  its  greatly  improved  condition.  Pro- 
gramme for  the  evening  (sacred)  ably  carried  out  by  all 
present. — February  27.  Reports  from  members  attending 
D.L.  .session.  Programme  for  the  evening:  Sisters'  surprise, 
which  took  the  form  of  some  very  useful  presents  to  the 
Lodge,  consisting  of  an  additional  table  for  W.F.S.,casli, 
and  pen  trays,  and  two  coloured  stand  cloths.  A  very 
pleasant  evening  was  concluded  with  songs  and  recita- 
tions.—March  6.  Capital  selection  of  readings,  recita- 
tions, Bongs,  &c.,  was  given. — March  13.  Three  admitted 
on  c.c  Visit  of  members  from  Pearl  of  Peace  Lodge.  A 
very  enjoyable  evening. — March  20.  Public  entertain- 
ment given  at  Temperance  hall —March  ."17.  One 
initiated  ;  two  admitted  on  c.c.  Evening  of  recitals.— 
April  3.  Ode  night,  sustained  by  all  present.- April  10. 
Bro.  Wheatley  re-admitted,  who  was  one  of  the  founders 
of  the  Lodne  14  years  ago.  Entertained  by  Bro. 
P.CT.  McWilliams,  of  Colchester,  with  extracts  from 
a  lecture  on  Temperance  by  Dr. Harrison  Brainthwaite. — 

April  17.    Bro.  F.    Salmon  elected    L.D.   and  Bro.  E,  „       „  .       „  -  ..-v 

Wilkin,   E.g.  — April   24.     One   initiated     and    one  |  usually  large  attendance.     Bto.  Colour-Sergeant  Ham-  ljj,i 


admitted  on  0,c.    Visit  of  Bro.  Morgan    from  Walton 

Felixstowe,  who  gave  some  interesting  and  personal 

experiences  of    his  35  years'  total    abstinence,    also   a 

brother  from    the  London    Olive    Branch  Lodge,    who 

snoke  upon  the  Order  in  general.     Election  of  officers : 

W.CT.,  Bro.  A.  F.  Death;  W.V.T.,  Sister  E.  Read  ; 

W.Sec,    Bro.    C    Leggitt.      The  membership   has  an 

increase  of  20  on  the  quarter,  and  the  general  attendance 

good,    as    the   total    number    of   members  and  visitors 

attending  the  meetings  during  the  quarter  of  11  sessions 

523,    averaging    more  than  47    per  session.    The 

number  on  bonks  for  capitation  tax  73,  as  against  53  for 

evious  quarter. 

RlcHMeND(SuEEKT)— "Star  of  Richmond  Hill. "May  10. 
Installation  of  officers:  W.CT.,  Bro.  Hemman ;  W.S., 
Bro.  Newton.  Visit  of  Peace  and  Unity  and  Kew 
Lodges.  Report  of  officers  shewed  that  the  Lodge  had 
proi^ressed. 
Carlisle.—"  Beacon  of  the  Border."  April  23.  Anni- 
irsary  celebrations.  Tea  and  public  entertainment. 
The  Mayor  presided,  and  addresses  were  also  given  by 
Bro.  T.  Todd  and  Bro.  A.  Patterson,  son.  A  Igood  pro- 
gramme was  given,  in  the  course  of  which  the  Mayor 
gave  a  recitation. 

Ilfoed.— "Cranbrook."    May  10.    The  13th  anniver- 
sary was  held  in  Baptist  School-room  ;  about  60  sat  down 
to  tea;    public  meeting  after;    chair  taken  by  Bro.  S. 
Collins,  and  addresses  given  by  Bro.  Searle,  D.C.T.,  and 
Bro.  A.  T.  Proud ;  songs  by  Mr.  Noah  Wright  ;  annual 
report  read  by  Bro.  Oliver,  W.S.,  shewing  the  member- 
hip  to  be  one  in  excess  of  last  year.    The  Lodge  after 
_omewhat  drooping  is  reviving  again  and  on  the  increase. 
A  well  attended  and  enthusiastic  meeting  calculated  to 
do  good  for  the  Order. 
Lbicestee.—"  John  William."    May  7.    Good  atten- 
ince.     One   initiated.     Tax  paid  on  90  members,  being 
1  increase  of  one.  Election  of  officers  :     Bro.  Beckwith 
-elected  W.CT.  ;  Sister  Foster,   W.V.T.;  Bro.   Thrall 
-elected    W.S.     Installed  by  Bro.    Ward.    The  pro- 
gramme for  this  quarter  is  on  a  new  idea.      There  are  13 
Lodges  in  the  town,  and  each  are  down  to  pay  a 
fraternal  visit  once  during  the  quarter. 

LOTON.- "  Pride  of  the  Lea.''  May  4.  Bro.  S.  W. 
Tysoe  presided.  One  initiated  and  one  admitted  on  c.c. 
Elpction  and  installation  of  officers  by  Bro.  F.  Stratford 
L.D. :  W.CT.,  Bro.  J.  Scotting;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Scotting;  W.S.,  Bro.  S.  J.  Southwood,  Jun.  Large 
attendance.    Good  number  of  Watchwoeds  sold. 

Chkbtset. — "  Crusaders  of  Chertsey."  May  6,  One 
proposed.  Election  of  officers ;  Bro.  W.  Williams, 
W.CT.  ;  Sister  C  North,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  Ashford, 
W.Sec.  The  W.Sec. 's  report  for  the  past  quarter  shewed 
that  five  members  had  been  initiated,  one  admitted  by 
c.c,  two  had  been  suspended,  leaving  an  increase  of 
four  on  the  quarter.  Total  membership,  40.  The  re- 
port  also  shewed  that  the  Lodge  had  been  visited  during 
the  quarter  by  -"^O  visitors.  Programme  for  the  new 
term  was  adopted. 
South  Stockton. — "Scotia.'  May  5.  Good  attendance, 
ro.  R.  Skelton,  D.C.T., presided.  One  initiated,  and  one 
admitted  by  c.c  Several  proposed  ;  election  of  officers. 
The  ofiicers'  report  shewed  the  Lodge  in  a  good  financial 
position.  The  D.C.T.  installed  the  officers.  This  Lodge 
good  Juvenile  Temple  attached,  and  is  doing  a  good 

Mipdlesbeo'. — "Daisy."  May  2.  Election  of  officers 
and  installation.  Reports  of  officers  read  and  adopted. 
Bro.  Brown,  V.D.,  installed  the  officers.  ^Several  visitors 
present ;  amongst  them  were  Sister  Liffen,  D.V.T.,Bros. 
Taylor,  V.D.,  Benstead,  L.D.,  Dabbs,  D.T.,  and  H. 
Skelton.  D.C.T. 

Middlesbro'. — "  Hope  of  Middlesbro."    May  4.  Good  \ 
ittendance  ;  reports  read  shewing  the  Lodge  in  a  good 
financial  position  and  very  promising  for  next  quarter. 
Election  of    officers  ;    Bro.  R.  Skelton,  D.C.T.,  instaUed 
the  officers.    A  good  programme  for  this  quarter. 

Geavesbnd. — "Star  of  Gravesend."  May  6.  Good 
session  ;  large  attendance  ;  reports  of  retiring  officers  very 
encouraging,  an  increase  on  the  quarter ;  tax  paid  on  149 
members  ;  programme  for  new  quarter  adopted.  Letter 
received  from  the  Town  Council  accepting  the  request 
of  the  Lodge  to  erect  a  drinking  fountain  and  trough  for 
,d  beast,  and  they  propose  to  place  it  in  front  of, 
the  Public  Hall.  Committee  reported  progress  in  con- 
nection with  great  local  option  meeting.  S.J.T.  reported 
on  the  Rising  Star  Temple,  and  during  the  quarter  they 
have  made  an  increase  of  25.  £1 10s.  6d.  was  handed 
in  to  the  Lodge  funds,  obtained  through  letting  out  the'i 
Lodge  piano.  The  L.D.,  in  a  few  chosen  remarks,  pre- 
sented, on  behalf  of  the  Lodge,  a  beautiful  floral  album  to 
Bro.  Arnold,  who  has  been  secretary  for  the  past  fiva.. 
quarters,  and  who  was  re-elected  for  another  quarter... 
New  officers  installed  by  L.D,:  W.CT.,  Bro.  Hopkins  d 
W.V.T.,  Sister  Bearfield.  7 

U 

IRELAND.  ? 

Belfast. — "Victoria."  May  3.  The  officers  werflf* 
installed  :  W.CT.,  Bro.  Samuel  Bailie  ;  W.V.T.,  Slsteri 
M.  Gordon  ;  W.S. , Bro.  George  Smvth.  An  invitation  to' 
attend  an  United  Lodge  Session  in  Ballyhackamore  was 
accepted. 

BALLTMACARBErT.— "  W.  F.  Lalor."  May  4.  Bro. 
M.  Boyd,  L.D.,  installed  the  offioers  :  W,Cf.T.,  Sister 
Currie ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Milligan ;  W.S.,  Bro.  Boyd« 
■This  Lodge  is  increasing.  - 

Bbi.fast.— "  James  Caithness."  May  8.  Bro.  E.  LogaUj 
W:C.'r.  Special  programme  in  charge  of  Sisters  Gray  ant 
Walker  ;  solos  by  Sisters  M'Cluen,  Clotworthy,  Greer,- 
and  Legg ;  Bros.  Donaldson,  Baker,  Eggey,  Mcllh< 
Carruthers,  Stewart,  Clugstou  ;  recitations,  Bros! 
Diamond,  Havcron. 

Ballvmacaebett. — "  Advance."  May  6.  Retiring 
officers'   reports     highly    satisfactory.        Still     on    tho 

'Advance."    The  officers  were  installed  by   Bro._Johai4i' 


Young,  S.D.G.W.CT. ;  W.CT.  Bro.  Alexander  Georgeft:^?" 

Ellis;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Lizzie  Adams;  W.  S«c,  Sister  iii« 

Mrs.  Ellis.  *" 

Winchester. — "  Garrison  Safeguard."    May  4.    Un- 


Mav  17,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATOHWOED. 


•on,  W.C.T.,  presided.    One  initiated  and  t 
oosMociatecard.     Election   of  officers  :    W.C  T'""Bro* 

fizT  'iria=r^i;^-".',„^'ra'^  ;^i  !S 

jppointmont  in  the  K  R  R  at  Carlow,  Irelind,  feelingly 
fhe  kTn'rf'i""""/'"'"?''  "■"!  thanked  the  members  for 
ne'ctbn'Srhe'orTr""  ''^™  to  him  sine.  hi»  con- 
RlCHMONrMYorks).-"  Howard's  Green."  April  15 
Sisters  officered  and  entertained,  and  provided  a  coffee 
"upper.  .S,8ter  Beresford  presided.-April  22  Exchange 
N-rTr'"-  -^^S'^d  ■nuch  amusement ;  2,.  7d  sent  to 
Negro  M,8s.on  Fnnd. -April  29.      Brothers  night       A 

-.7?  ™  ?■  *''"'^''  entertainment  in  the  Town  Hal) 
was  a  great  success.  Mr.  Conncillor  Sheriff  in  the  ch^i' 
Temperance    play,    "Where    There's    a    -Will    The 


»  \x7       ,7 f/^jt         •»ueie     ineres    a     \Vill    There  s 

ir^lt''l„7^  given  by  Bros.  Ascough,  Randall,  and  Hur- 
WDlanse  qf "  Waites  and  Smith,  who  received  much 
»pplaase.  SonRs  by  Mr.  James  Leafe  (baritone).  Mi.. 
Denby  (soprano),  Master  B.  Leafe,  "  Happy  Homes  '' 
ht^^nVni"'^  in  Christmas  number  of  wIichwohd, 
atthf.i  *''^?°S',';'*PP'»"''^-  M'""  R="»  presided 
Sf  XZ-  The  hall  was  well  611ed.-MayC.  Election 
a      """rs:— W.C.T.,     Bro.    Mawer,     W.V.T.      Bro 

COLOHMTBU  -•■  Stronghold  of  Friendship."  ^Apri[  2 
A  congratulatory  vote  passed  on  the  district  arafi^ 
wmning  the  challenge  shield,  and  a  pledge  taken  to  fon° 
^?^lt  ^'  •arnestness  that  resulted  in  victory.  G.L. 
digest  alsodiscussed.-April  IS,  A  mi.cellaneo.i^  dVo 
?fS.°  successfully  carried  through.-May  .5.  Election 
of  officers  :  Bro  J  R  Osman,  W.C.  T.  ;  Sister  J,me., 
D  (7t  •(•R?r-T"'^°,''"r!,"?'  ^.Sec.  Officers  installed  b^ 
U.l^.T.  (Bro.  Jones).  Three  initiated. 


programme  was  good  and  varied,  shewing  great  progre 
™.„h"™     "L''"™''"""   '"'''ed    to  attend.     The 
member,  were  afterwards  favoured  by  a  fev^  words  by 

T.'^l'l''™'''"-;;"/''';"-"  ^P"123-  The  members  of  the 
I,?^fJ  K  '.T''''''  ^-i  ">«  "ueeting-room  at  2.30,»nd,  accora- 
of^hT  ,  o-r.  '",e",''e"  "'  the  adult  Lodge  to  the  Dumber 
?tr^ef?of  ,1'  T  H  u  Pf^ff S'">°  through  the  principal 
r„n,?  i  ^'1""'J°"''"'=<'  ^y  two  largo  vans  decorated, 
hM^n.h'^^TL''  the  younger  children,  the  procession 
being  headed  by  a  brass  band.  On  returning  to  the 
Lodge-room  over  200  sat  down  to  tea.  In  the  evening  a 
very  interesting  and  successful  meeting  took  place,  when 
47  prizes  were  distributed  to  the  juvenile,  for  attendance 
and  good  conduct.  The  prizes  were  distributed  by  Bro. 
William  Maccabe  W.D.M.,  Northumberland,  who  wm 
on  his  way  as  Rep.  to  G.L.  Unfortunately,  Bro. 
nl..!l"f  fjering  from  a  very  .evere  cold,  having 
.t  tf^V"''-  ^IJ jo.ce,  therefore  was  unable  io  speak 
at  the  meeting.     The  meeting  was  enlivened  at  intervals 

at  the'mfe'jing.'^'"'  '""  ^"""'""""-    ^^°-  ^^"""^  ^"''^^'^ 

h^°*^e™V~"  ^''™'.'r  Stepping  Stone."      April  30. 

.h„„.       r  f[°  supplied    with  buns  and  coffee.     In  the 

tZtl  °!,„'i''.^1P"'^*??^-,'JB-p  R-  B.   Narracott) 

Fan)    presided. 


deficit  of  £2  Us.,  but  subscription,  were  promi.ed  suffi- 
mo^LfVh"'","^  T^  election  of  officers  then  tookpace. 
most  of  them  being  closely  contested,  in  some  case.  a. 
many  a,  seven  members  b.ing  balloted  upon.  The 
result  was  as  fol  ows  :-S.D.C.T.,  Bro.  H.  Beckwith 
hinanunously  re-elected);  S.D.C.  Bro.  W.  Whitehall; 
T  'i  ■,  "  ■^"'"^^''itehall;  .S.D.  Secretary,  Bro  R 
lejnchjre-eleoted   ;S.D.    Trea.mer,    Bro.    H     Brid": 


WALES. 

Anr^r2'?"'??°,-'^'"''-/-  "^  "^«='"  """J  Prosperity." 
April  27.  Election  of  officer.  :-W.C.T.,  Broi  P  0 
^toher  (rc-elcted) :  W.V.T..  Sister  M.  A.  Bufton- 
W.Sec.,  Sister  M.  Thomas  (re-elected.)  "".on  , 

GWT.STRE.--"  Ancient  Briton."  May  3.  Bro  D 
Charles  Dav^s,  U.C.T.,  presided,  and  gave  an  addres, 
Bleotjon  of  officer.  :-W.C.T.,  Sister  B.  Davie.  ;  W  Sec  ; 
W  C  T  vKlT^  reelected  third  time) ;  Bro.  'Tutchor 
vy.U.  r.,  Peace  and  Prosperay  Lodge,  spoke  a  few  words 
o£  enoouragemeut.     Fair  attendance.  '"""e'>' words 


JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

SnNDSRlAKD.-"Prid.  of  Ayres  Quay."  April  5 
270  member,  present.  Seven  boys  and  girls  initiated 
Songs  recitations  and  melodies.  ^An  intefest  ng  »d5  ess 
by  the  Rev.  J.  S.  Kae  on  the  Juvenile  pledge,  who 
fn  wh,T'°th'"i'""?'°  ">e  officers  for  the  able  manner 
m  which  the  business  was  done— A.Dril  13  Tinr,^ 
crowded.  Visit  from  Bro.  Dykes  of  Tyuo  Dock  who 
gave  a  stirring  address  on  "  What  a  Juvenile  Te'mnKr 
should  be.';-April  19.  3.10  members  present.  An  inter- 
esting magic  lantern  entertainment  was  given  bv  tho 
K«v.  W  Dryburgh,  M.A.,  who  delighted  the  chUdrV-n 
with  pictures  of  Scottish  and  Italian  scenery,  also  the 
beautiful  pictures  illustrative  of  Cruikshank's  "  Bottl*. "' 
rStr™?^"'?'""^'"?"  ifP^^si'o  manner  by  the 
n.»nH  „  Sunday  morning  service,  progressing.  Large 
ctlendances  of  members,  altogether  a  good  work  is  beinir 
done  in  connection  withltheTemplewhich  has  again  recom- 
mended Bro.  Alexander  Campbell  as  superintendent 

aAOKNET.—  Hackney  Mission."  April  13  Two 
initiated.  Songs  recitations,  &c.  Attendance  'iraprov 
.ng -April  20.  Three  initiated.  Several  visitor,  pTeut 
Catechism  night  by  Bro.  Carman,  V  3  G  T  Verv 
int,.  ligent  answers  given  on  our  fourfold  pledge.'  A  copy 
of  Ihe  Juvcmlc  Tcmptar  given  to  each  Jmember. -April 
27.  Very  p  .a.ant  session.  Tho  sister.'entertained  in  a 
very  mtere.tmg manner.      Sister  Fisk,    A.S.G.T.,   gave 

R.ITCLIFFS.- "Hope  of  Ratcliffe."      Throe    initiated 
Surprise  visit  of   the   Young  Crusad.r,  J.T.  (CMse.) 
who  came  in  strong  numbers,   and  entertained.      Song, 
and  recitations  by  b.,ter,,   Malt,  Walker,  Moyes   Steele 
nnd  O'Connor,  Rid/jwell.    Addresses  by  IBros  Rowe  ,nd 
Howard,  S.J.T.     An  enjoyable  session 
■   •  .  y^J-"''^^""-*     "Rising  Star."    April  30.     Three 
■mated      Si.ter  J.    Jones,    C.T.    Visitors'^  present,  Bro 
nmV     if-^'r'^',"-   ^'i'"'    I'-«JT.,  Si.ter  Leach 
D.S.J.T.     Bros.   Eccles,   Macrow,    Whitmore,      Child, 
Bowen,  Winjfield,    Si.ter  Haarnack,    Bro.    and    Si.te; 
Sl.cey    -VVatson.      Short    addre.aei,    by  several    of   th 
Tisitors.    Pianoforte    solo  by  a    sister.      Several  recita 
tlons.     A  very  plea^-ant  Be.»ion 

WI.NCHBSTER.-" The  Hope  of  the  Future,"  Juvenile 
Temple  (Muitary),  which  has  been  mainly  startedjin  the 
barracks  ,n  connection  with  the  Garrison  Safeguard 
Lodge  by  Bro.  Sergeant  Cheokley,  senior  assistant 
.choolmaster,  was  instituted  in  the  GaVrison  SchooTroom 
on  April  27,  by  Si.ter  Gabb.  D.S.J.T.  Among°t  thoTe 
S"'?°' ""'.  B'"?r,Cole3,S.rgeant  Harrison,  W.C.T.,and 


^^r'^il^\~Aj^"'f°«  §'"•"  ■*■?'"  30-  Two  pro- 
,  jsed.     Short  addrea.  from  Supt 

of^ffi''''"'''-7"^"-''°'=y.'^^'"'">°-"  ^l^y^-  Election 
ot  omcers  ;  two  initiated  ;  good  attendance ;  several 
visitors.  Ihe  officers  installed  by  Bro,  Carman,  V.S.J.T 
Addresses  by  Bro.  Carman,  Sisters  Fenii  and  Fisk  Bio 
Carman  gave  report  of  Temple  since  March,  which  was 
satisfactory.  Solos  and  recitation,  finished  up  a  very 
pleasant  session.  >»     h  •  »oij 

Romford,-"  Alma."  May  ,5.  Visit  of  Bro.  Munford, 
Vb.J.T.,  who  gave  an  address  on  "Strong  Drink" 
Drire^tr,l/"'°,"'"'^i"'"^"^''."'-  "«  al'o  presented 
months  as  f„ri  '^T''."*"'°?,'"/V^""''''^"'e  past  12 
Turner'.  >w  }  l'  1"'  P^^o.  W.  Tarling  :  .econd,  P. 
t^lfx        "*'    ^-    ^egrum.     Good    attendance;    four 

„f'^S''"%'-7,"f|"'''e»-",May7.  One  initiat.d.  Vi.it 
reiJ  .'nJ-l^-  ^I-'^'-r  Y-S.J.T.,  whog.vea.hort  ad- 
resB,  and  also  presented  Sister  Matkin  with  a  book  as  a  ' 
^  for  bringing  most  members  during  the  Quarter- 
^l"" '""'='"'.1  l^  '^'°-  T-C-  M-^orow  ;  good  attendance: 

■  .-R.^^tn-i-.--"  Hope   of    Itatcliff,"       May   5.       Four 

o  Su  ,'To'd°.!'"7.V'P"l''''  '^  '■l'"'''^'''  '>™  transferred 
to  Sub-Lodge  ;  16(,  members,  and  34  adults  mgood  stand- 
ing  (increase  24) ;  two  public  meeting,  ;  654  WilcH- 
wORlis  (increase  lO-J) ;  100  other  publication,  sold  in  ?he 
wSff'  -^^""P'o  increasing  in  work,  member,,  and 

Winchestbh.—"  Hope  of  the  Future."  May  3  Every 
member  present  and  a  large  number  of  visitors.  Fourteen 
Ko„,;-f,?„fi,°""°'^--  ?■■'';  Sergeant  Hooper  and  Sister 
Jiooper  are  the  superintendents. 


DISTRfOT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS 

SODTH  H^NT.s.-A  Council  meeting  was  held  on 
am^'nioi^-S^,'-  ^-^rew'.  Hall,  St.  Mar^s-road  South 
wesided  Vh  "•"•  ^'°-  ^""""^  D>'"'  D.S,J,T., 
presided.  There  was  a  good  attendance  of  S.J  T  's 
representative,  and  visitors.  The  D.S.J.T.  referred  'to 
the  pleasing  prospects  of  a  growing  District,  two  Temples 
having  been  opened  during  the  past  fortnight,  viz.,  the 
Fitzhugh     of    Southampton,  and    the    Ri!i„g  Star    of 

EoSIT.'^.h""'' "J"'.  "•*'', '"he^eh   two  or  three  adul 
Lodge,  had   ceased   to  work,   thu,  causing  Temple,   to 
ue  working  likewise,  there  was  but  a  decrease   of  22 
mbers   on  the  quarter;  but   if  the  two  new   Temples 
lid    bo    considered     in     the     report      there     was     a 
.t.rial     increase        The    present    membership    (with- 
,    newjTeraples)     was    l,.o50;    adult    members,    147  ■ 
TompU,,      18      (with      Freke      Temples,      20);        and 
an   increase    membership   of  3D.      The  report 
received   and  the  D.S.J,T.  heartily   thanked, 
ports  of  the  S.J.T.  and  P.S.J.T.  were  of  a  good  ana    en- 
couraging nature      It    was    resolved,   owiiij   to  the  low 

D?t°r?;.^th  °  t'  ?rT}  i5?°''='  '""PP^"'  throughout  th" 
District  through  the  S.J.T.  to  influential  friends  of  the 
Temperance  cause  generally  for  help.     A  discussion  arose 

S'hird;^„'-f*^°°',^=T'^'*'"  '"  the  Protection  of  LTte 
Children  from  the  Influences  of  the  Drink  Traffic,  and  it 
thereupon  resolved  to  petition  the  House  of  Commons 
to  pass  BO  good  a  measure  in  its  entirety.  After  the 
afternoon  meeting,  a  good  tea  was  served  up,  which  was 
foUoired  by  a  crowded  public  meeting,  presided  over  bv 
^e'mnf;.^^^'  V,'^-^'?-  C^dd^en  'uL  sever.a"  o  th^e 
Temples  in  Southampton  took  part.  During  the  after- 
noon meeting,  Bro.  Thomas  Holmes,  D  C  T  of  South 
Hants,  was  present,  and  addressed  the  meeting,  as  did 
w»=H  ".i  7."t^<A\  Portsmouth,  and  Bro.  Reed.  It 
^n  July        t  the  next  Council  meeting  at  Fitzhugl 


..Mv.,M.e-eiec[ea;;  a.u.  Trea.mer,  Bro.  H, 
?■  9.^•  Sister  Brady;  S.D.M.,  Bro.  Kerfoot 
Temnle'  0,^^?^'^"'."u•  ~ '^"-  ^  Convention  Deirree 
iS^Tf  V  ^^  T  ";'°  q"»'-tei-ly  session  was  held  at 
Anchor  of  Peace  Lodge-room.  Salford.  Tho  meetine 
w'  re"'!"'-^^-  ^r"s">»  oommitteesappornuf 
srionted  P=„  'J"5'j  R'P'"''  of  By.-Iaw  Committe. 
srtopted.  Report  of  deputation  to  G.  W.C  T  and  Seal 
Committee,  and  of  V.S,J,T.  (Bro  Sherrattl  V  n  m!„ 
Gavin)  and  C.S.  (Bro.  McMillan)  aSopt.d'wrtk  tiiink^ 
Invitation,  for  monthly  sessions  tendered  and  accepted 
from  Hope  of  Salford,  Hope  of  St.  Bartholomew  and 
Thtn'^n^'"'^''-  Second  Degree  conferred  or^Tw^'  «d 
Third  Degree  on  three,  candidates.  Bro..  Haidley 
^i.ri'neho"'^,^^""';-''!;  elected  tru.tees.  bSedTc; 
visit  Anchor  of  Peace  Lodge  to  help  in   Gospel  Temoer- 

GR^-n^LTo    '^'".^Po™?^^'^'"'^  enjoy.Cle,.Sm 
the  T  orf^f  ^    ■:;'*-P;!;"  ^''  ^*'*'^-     ^  """"l  conference  of 
xlkm     tI.^"  ^'••r'™^  Sub-Di.trict  was   held  on 
from  thl'  r  Ti      °  ''"r  *}"^'  number  of  member,  pre.ent 
bZ    New  t"'";^  Lodge.  :-Star,  Mount  Arrarit.  Pro 
Bono,    New  Link.   Friend   of   Man,  Wakeful  Christian 
Harvct  Home,,nd  Siltheat.  Bro.  S.  Thilthip"  WD  Co 
presided,  and  addressed  tho  members  on  sever.^1  m.  tter,  of 
importance  to  the  Order.     Long  di.cussion  on  the  impro: 
nil-J  a\  "°^"'«   'ulgar     song,  in  the  Lodge-room 
August  .  *"/"""»"   united.  Temporanee    fete    abo^t 
August   ;      committee     appointed     to    carry       it     out. 
oceed.  .to  be  devotsd    to  Good  Templar   Orphanage 
s.  Sh.rman',  Home,  and  Gravosend  HospitaL  Report 
tTee  on  "^Jr-rw""?  .^°°''  Templar  Campaign  Com! 
been  ?iven  111       "'"  '  '^"^^  '   "  «°t.rt.inment,  had 
nledj;     T  $"''""  "'*>°'"' ^12,   resulting  in  130 
Bro^M.nI  ^^k""™,"°"^"""'   ^"dgo  congratulating 
invi't.  T)     r   A  hi,  re-election  as  G.W.C.T.    Decided  tS 
invito  V.   Lodge  to  Gravesend  in  August     The    rnn- 
'"yllZV  „Td?''r°"'r"'  'hroughout^  discussion  wa. 
Before    hT;  "'"^ ^""^  °">'t  r.sult,  and   terminated  10.30. 

pg'e  wrh:ir  an'STbe-T^TS  grlrt"nf°,'rre?^t't 
large  number  of  member.,  by   Bro.S.  ThiUhorp,.   Dc! 


*,.r.      ij      ■ =.  "■"",  ■.■■.gvoui.  Harrison,  >V.U.T.,ai 

^ister,  Harrison  (three).  Hooper.  A.Supt.  of  tho  Temple 
\  eale,  Brealey,  Storey,  and  Whitoar  ;  Bros.  Chicklov 
Whitear  G.C.  Mills,  Moody,  Hibb.rd,  Brealey  V.ale' 
>f  the  Garrison  ;  Sister  Hibberd  and  Bro,  Spearing' 
>ccompani.t  on  the  harmonium),  of  the  City ;  Sist.rJ 
«acklin  (Supt.  Advance  Temple)  and  Dean  Bro, 
P.rmiter,  Buckingham  of  the  Itchen  Valley  Lodge,  and 
;rt  ?i"I°."l.1":.^'il'    'he    iii.titotion,    members  ^of  th 


SUB-DISTRICTS,  CONVENTION.S    *c 
Leicester. -The  annual   meeting  of  the  Su'b-District 


G.  L.  OF  MEDITERRANEAN 

Wnght'^Tc'T^^'^vh^'''"''-"  ^l"-?^  *■  Vi-t  of  Bro. 
worlr   Is  J'  "ho  expressed  his  satisfaction  of  our 

work,  and  urged  all  to  keep  the  wheel  in  motion  It 
being  pound  night  tables  were  laid  out  w^h  l.f^.i 
ments  by  Sisters    Ashdown  Td  Lyon,    after  wh'ch" 

JSL&T'''  *"""■  7^'t  'pent.-  Ma;ch  11.  Four 
initiated,  two  proposed.    It  being  question  nieht  a  JZa 

gr' ri  LTr^v  w"'!?""""-.""  ^°°^  of-the^O^er  Tre 

frm\''o"V:nertrTo1g7foV^''i^;i^''sio^„°'^^H 
joined  in  with  them.-M.-,rch  25  Eleven  in  a  ed  -""i 
report  from  Bro.  A.  E.  Harris  at  Gozo,  shewed  that  « 
thrtr  we'ek,'"  cTfi''  ^""'^l  '"  '^h  a  'si 'rTtle-viz'! 

occuDied    tim   rhoi'..    \!^A  -A.    «.    Aorfolk    again 

addres  urging  oifrvislfL^'""'  »,  P'r""',  ""^  ««^est 
TemplarrKsPiJi!^JoT     "■'*'''?'  '".'"'"t    '°to   the 

e     the  vear  at  ]vuu„  ^' «  i-ii.ii,  tuis  cime  of  all  time,  of 

on    I  me  year  at  Malta,  viz..  commpnf.eTno,if  ..r  n...  i     .        -   «* 

.  A  session  wi^  h,\,\     ,;  /•""'""encement  of  the  hot  season. 

the  Order  ^nd  lit  M   ^  °'°'''  ""^  'hre.  friend,  joined 

Ar . ,,     *" .  ^I*'"  "thers  were  proposed.  ' 

Malt.\.—"  Geneva    Cross"      March    IS        T. 

entertainment;    70  partook   of    tea    and    07  '  ^"^ 

Good  Teypirr,='upt'\hTg:o'd''\ry  weTd^^'Tn  Z 

ht^Ldt;7m\tarhro:r '^"T-hro^^l 

was  present,  and  cave  sound  advi^»  t„  .n  .  ■  -,  I'  ■' ■  • 
the  Order      W.  .t.- J        ?  ""^'oeto  all  visitor,  to  join 

£a|tdu|d"Cr.rsf?rI^?J°h?v'i"nfs'rtt^?S'"ef 

ppreciate  the  system  in  which  the  WATcmroRD  !^ 
circulated  so  punctual  every  Thursday  ."Swrfru? 
that  all  will  urge  our  young  brethren  to  become  subacri 
bers  to  It,  as  the  good  result  is  already  experienced    " 


Sch 

ing.    Th 

tterest 


The  Paris  Salon  this  year  contains  a  p.-iinting  bv 


.v«s    iieiQ    on  April    2'J,    in    the    Frinr-lana    <-■   j       i ■-.—..  ....o  j-cai   toutains  a  p.iintine 

,  Bro.  H.  Beckwith.  Chief  Templar,  J/resid     ?,!'^"'',^*''T  "'-     *^'"  B°°th  '»  "  French  Vintne 

was  a    very   large   attendance,  and  greatP'>°P>    «^hortmg  two  drunkards  to  amendment 

mamfested  m  tho  various  item,  of  business. '     t _  '-■lument. 


^te  ^^d  ;^t   J^ngs  ^le^fberS'L  Si-r     ^P^^^^^^-^^^^''^^ 

jp«h;.;^.f^7heoffic;^"-r":^^  ^n!-;«  ^^t^^^^^B^^^^S^B^^^ 

he  D.Supt.  addressed   them  specially   on    their    duti..      prosperous  condition,  some   having  done  well  dming  the    DiVsoan   in  fin.        Hudson',  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
t.;toVl'"^?'^'°''°^°^'^^'^""'  '"'''Nrl»;:^I^fI^P;ll'l!^''-'.hthem%diWdu:ily,Te'wlug^ 

LI11KH0D3B.— "  Hope    of    Coverdale."     April  30. 


ealt  with  them  indiv;,l„Vjl,';"'i;'''   -""I  "',i  """'''  1"  """  I'o»'aer,  rapidly  soluble,  la 
L.M.HODSE.-"  Hope    of  "cSv-e-rd'aTe  "     April  30     A  I  "t'.'  "'"""  """'^'h.  work,  position  4c.  ani'^^oncu'e"!    wa  er  Soan  aSoff  wT'^l'  ^ard^water  'Soap,   a^Cold: 
..pWt.yen.ng;,ntertain„entW^i,f%d-'^-r„rZ-&i;-£^^^^ 


312 


IHE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWOED. 


Mat  17,  15 


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or  bueineBS  or  pleasure.  Near  St.  Paul's  Cathcilral,  G. P.O.,  and  all  places  of  intoroat  ;  two  mlnutos' walk  from  AWersgate  street 
and  five  from  Moorpate-street  Metropolitan  Railway  Stations ;  Termini  of  the  Great  WestTo,  Groat  Northern,  Groat  Eastern, 
Midland,  L.  and  N.  W, ,  L.  C.  and  Dover,  and  in  connection  with  ALL  Railways.  Trains,  Cars,  Busses,  every  three  minutes,  to  all 
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Within  Qvemlnntea'  walk  of  Great  Northern,  Midland,  Iiondon  and  North  Western  BtatloDs.    Baatly  reached  from  Great  Weitem 

Uid  Great  Eastern,  by  Metropolitan  Railway  m&  Gower-street  and  KIdb's  Crosa.    Freqaent  Omnibuses  from  South  Eastern,  London 

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Impoi'tiint  Notice  to  ^bbtftiscrs. 

We  would  impress  upon  AdvertiserB  the  facilities 
offered  in  ourcolumnB.  Ths  extensive  ciiculathionof  the 
Watchwoud— the  OflBcial  OrRan  of  the  Grand  LodRe— 
Ehould  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relatinjr  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  The  nnst  prominent  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  totheannounomentsof  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &c.,    at  the  following  rates: 

For       rOno  iiieertion         43.0(1.)        Any    space 

Inch;  TWO  inscitLons  at           ...  3s.  6d.  (more    or     less 

ol        1  Three      ,.          ,,             ...  .'^3.  Od.  r        at  Iho 

pace     (  Four  and  beyond 29.  6d.  j     same  rate. 

Including   a   reference   to   the   Event  in   the  "Forthcoming 
Events  "  column. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  under  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach   us   as  IVtws.     We  can 
only   publieh  th^m    hnwever,    as  Advertisements,    giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  viz.  : 
SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  "WORDS. 

May  20  (Thursday).  Bro.  Rev.  Andrew  D.  Edward 
Preaches  at  Craven  Chapel,  Fouberte-place,  Rfgert-street  (near 
Great  Marlborougb-street).    Service  commfnces  at  7.15. 

May»4.  Annual  Meeting  of  Andre  Temperance 
Training  schools  aniAlpine  Choirs  at  Exeter  Hall.     (See  advt.) 

May  25.  Annual  Meeting-  of  the  United  Kingdom 
Temperance  and  General  Provident  Institution,  at  the  Cannon- 
street  Hotel.    (See  advt.) 

May  27.  Annual  Meeting  of  the  London  Tem- 
perance Hospital  in  the  Library,  Memorial  Hall,  Farrringdon- 
street,  E.C.     (See  advt.> 


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SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  distribution,  1,000,  48.  6d. 
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Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT   DEPOTS, 
Triangle  Hou8e,Mare  Street, Hackney, E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstone  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  "Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder, 
Andri^'s  Journal.    Id.  Monthly. 


Dflited  Kingdom  Temperance  &  General  Provident 
Institation  for  Mutnal  Life  Assurance, 

The  ANNUAL  MEETING  of  the  Members  will  be 
held  at  Cannon-street  Hotel,  on  Tuesday,  May  2r>,  at  two 
o'clock  precisely. 

THOMAS  CASH,  Secretary. 

1,  Adelaide-place,  London  Bridge.  


GOOD     TEMPLAR     AND     TEM- 
PERANCE   ORPHANAGE. 

SUNBURY-ON-THAMES. 
The  ANNUAL  MEETING  of  Subscribers  and  Friends 
will  be  held  at  the  Orphanage,  on  Saturday,  May  22, 
to  receive  the  Report  and  Balance  .Sheet  for  past  year, 
elect  five  members  of  the  Board,  and  other  business. 
Tea  will  be  provided  at  5  o'clock.  Chair  to  be  taken  at 
6  o'clock.  The  grounds  of  the  Institution  will  be  open 
in  the  afternoon  for  the  inspection  of  visitors.  Trains 
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SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

Anti- Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Chocolate  Powder, 

GUARANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  OOCOA  OF  THE  FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Excess  of  Fat  Estracted. 

The  Faculty  pronounce     it    "The  most  nutritious ,  perfectlyt 

digestible  Beverage  for  Breakfast,  Luncheon',  or  Sdppeb,  and 

invaluable  for  Invalids  and  Young  Children." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE  MEDICAL  PRESS. 

Being  without  sugar,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  suits  all 
palates,  keeps  for  yearn  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
Btreiigth  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  kc,  and  in  reality  cheaper  than  such  Mixture?:. 

Made  instaotaneoUBly  with  boiling  water,  a   teaspoonful  ta  a 

Breakfast  Cup,  costing  less  than  a  Half-penny. 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 


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GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    MAY    17,    1886. 


THE  FALSE  APOSTLE  IN  THE  CHAIR 
OF  THE  CONGREGATIONAL  UNION. 

The  Rev.  Edward  White  has  advocated 
some  strange  views  from  the  presidential  cliair 
of  the  Congregational  Union  :  views  which  seem 
to  us  to  indicate  very  false,  not  to  say 
ignorant,  notions  of  the  revelations  of  God's 
law,  and  the  harmony  of  the  natural  and  the 
Divine  law  for  the  reproof  of  sin  and  the  guid 


ance  of  man  into  the  paths  of  righteousness. 
So  original  a  genius  is  Mr.  White  that  though 
his  brethren  agree  with  him  in  one  con- 
clusion, he  darts  off  so  diametrically  on 
some  l<indred  subject  that  it  would  bo 
most  unsafe  to  predict  where  you  will  iind 
him.  Intensely  dogmatic  in  style,  he  writes 
and  talks  like  one  who  lias  a  great  faith,  the 
sum  and  the  essence  of  which  are  included  in 
two  articles — the  Almighty  and  the  Rev. 
Edward  White.  No  wonder  that  such  a  man, 
by  force  of  character  and  dint  of  self-asser- 
tion, should  rise  to  the  chairmanship  of 
the  Congregational  Union.  But  his  presence 
there,  and  the  blind  dogmatism  with  which  he 
talks  on  the  subject  of  the  "  Total  Abstinence 
Reform,"  go  a  long  way  of  themselves  to  solve 
the  problem  he  raises  as  to  how  little  90  per 
cent,  of  the  skilled  workmen  feel  called  to  what 
we  call  our  Divine  services."  The  ad- 
dress before  us  is  a  life  -  like  reflection 
of  its  author — bright, original,  talented,  learned, 
dogmatic,  eccentric,  inconsistent,  devout  yet 
trilling,  and  a  curious  mixture  of  truth  and 
error. 

He  treats,  in  a  manner  that  commands  our 
full  sympathy,  of  the  errors  of  celibacy  as  an 
escape  from  the  vice  of  impurity,  and  lie  puts 
upon  one  footing  the  practice  of  the  avoidance 
of  marriage,  and  that  of  abstinence  from 
injurious  and  poisonous  drinks.  If  this 
singularly  gifted  man  cannot  see  the  enormous 
difference  between  the  application  of  the  law 
of  abstinence  in  these  two  essentially 
different  cases,  what  are  we  to  say  of  his 
perceptive  faculties  1  Why  simply  that  by  some 
cause  or  other  (and  we  know  nothing  about  his 
personal  tastes)  he  is  so  blind  as  to  be  incapaci- 
tated for  the  post  of  a  public  teacher  upon  this 
one  subject  at  least.  Surely  there  is  great  need, 
if  Mr.  White  expresses  the  views  of  any 
large  portion  of  the  Congregational  ministry,  for 
a  new  society  to  be  formed,  and  a  special  effort 
to  be  set  on  foot,  for  the  conversion  of  Congre- 
gational ministers.  We  remember  hearing  a 
story  of  a  former  president  of  the  Union,  of 
rather  dark  complexion,  who,  in  preaching  a 
missionary  sermon,  made  such  an  impression 
upon  one  old  lady  who  had  previously  objected 
tosending  money  away  while  there  wereso  many 
heathens  at  home, that  she  said  she  willingly  gavo 
to  the  collection  when  she  saw  what  the  Lord 
had  done  for  that  poor  Hindoo.  We  fear 
.a  reactionary  effort  for  the  conversion  of  the 
heathen  at  home  must  follow  what  Mr,  White, 
says  about  the  higher  platform  and  nobler 
Christian  virtues,  of  drinking  small  quantities 
of  drugged  and  poisonous  liquors ;  for  that 
is  really  what  his  teaching  amounts  to. 
Working  men  of  common-sense  and  common 
faculties  of  observation  can  see  the  truth  for 
themselves,  which  they  have  so  well  taught  long 
since  to  leading  scientists  and  theologians  ;  and 
when  it  goes  forth  that  a  picked  man  of  the. 
Oongrcgationalists  talks  such  utter  rubbish, 
wrapped  up  as  it  is  in  such  a  guise  o£: 
apparent  learning,  and  polish,  and  Scriptural 
authority,  Mr.  White  does  about  as  much  as 
one  man  can  do  to  make  the  working  classes 
despise  religious  teachers  generally  and  parsons- 
in  particular. 

We  remember  hearing  of  a  rough  character 
who  had  felt  the  gall  of  bitterness  that  comes 
of  Mr.  White's  teaching  of  the  virtue  of  drink- 
ing small  quantities  of  intoxicants,  who  had 
discovered  the  higher  platform  of  total  absti- 
nence. But  one  day  he  was  confronted  with 
Paul's  advice  to  Timothy,  to  "take  a  littlewine," 
Ac.  He  thought  a  moment,  scratched  his  head, 
and  said,  "  What's  t'  use  to  take  note  o'  that, 
baint  the  parsons  fools  now,  and  why  waru't 
they  then?"  Truly,  Edward  White,  with  all 
his  learning,  has  so  utterly  misapplied  the 
letter  and  mistaken  the  spirit  of  Ohrist's] 
teaching,  that  lie  could  hardly  do  more  to 
undermine    the    authority    of    the    one-man- ' 


I 


Mat  it,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


ministry.  But  after  all  this  may  not  be  an 
unmixed  evil,  and  it  may  be  no  permanent 
hindrance  to  the  advancement  of  truth  and 
righteousness. 

Dean  Plumptre,  in  a  recent  article,  told  a 
story  of  a  British  workman  lying  down  on  a 
bank  and  sunning  himself  on  a  Sunday  morn- 
ing and  commencing  his  religious  ruminations 
with  the  expletive,  "  Damn  the  priests.''  We 
do  not  quote  these  rough  stories,  either  as 
approving  the  language,  or  as  adopting  the 
opinions  of  the  men  we  quote.  We  simply  do 
it  to  remind  Edward  SVhite,  and  such  like 
learned  yet  ignorant  men,  that  rough, 
and  even  in  some  sense  degraded, 
men  may  Iiave  truer  and  higher  con- 
ceptions of  God's  laws  than  have  some 
of  the  professional  teachers  who  involve 
immoral  teaching  in  a  maze  of  theological 
dogma  and*  who  seek  to  glorify  a  breach  of 
one  of  the  simplest  and  plainest  of 
God's  laws  as  the  very  perfection  of  the 
fulfilment  of  the  Mosaic  code,  and  of  the 
higher  Christian  revelation.  Neither  time 
nor  space  will  permit  us,  in  this  issue.further  to 
deal  critically  with  Mr.  White,  for  his  paper 
reaches  us  on  the  eve  of  going  to  press;  but  we 
reproduce  his  words  in  another  column  to  speak 
for  themselves  ;  and  if  some  of  our  friends  will 
utilis  etheir  Band  of  Hope  training  and  send  ua 
replies  of  a  more  critical  and  thoughtful  nature, 
within  readable  limits,  our  columns  will  Be  open 
to  them. 

Meanwhile,  Mr.  White's  teaching  will  do  its 
deadly  work.  Christian  men  and  women  who 
like  intoxicants  will  quote  White  and  the  Bible 
as  their  authority,  and  though  they  may  escape, 
their  children  may,  and  in  many  cases  will,  go 
helpless  to  perdition,  and  Mr.  White's  gospel 
will  be  responsible  for  their  torments  in  this 
world  and  in  the  next. 


MORE  NOTES  ON  THE  G.L.  SESSION. 


the 
their 


Drink  Clubs  at  C.*kdiff.— A.  special  meeting  of 

the  Cardiff  Watch  Committee  was  held  on  Wednes- 1  -—  n  ..    ,.,„ 

12th   inst.,    to   consider   whether   any  more!      It    was  resolved  on   Easter    Monday,  tim   ino 
stringent  measures  could  betaken  to  suppress  sham   Digest  should  bo  the  first  business   on  ;;«'>°«'__'J*y 

clubs.  The  head  constable  reported  that  there  were  "■      --■•■■'        - —- 

now  109  clubs  in  Cardifi,  all  doing  a  large  trade 
on  Sundays.  There  were  besides  a  number 
of  private  houses  at  which  beer  was  sold 
on  Sundays.  Six  clubs  had  been  proceeded 
against  and  convicted  since  the  commencement  of 
the  year  for  selling  beer  to  peisons  not  members, 
and  fines  amounting  to  nearly  £100  inflicted  ;  five 
persons  had  in  the  same  time  been  convicted  for 
seUing  beer  on  Sundays  without  a  licence,  and 
fined  £46.  Since  the  passing  of  the  Sunday 
Closing  Act  12  clubs  and  63  persons  for  selling 
beer  on  Sundays  had  been  convicted,  and  fines 
inflicted  amounting  to  £780.  The  town 
clerk  reported  that  he  had  examined  the  Acts, 
and  could  not  find  any  authority  to  give  the  police 
power  to  enter  private  clubs  and  demand  to  see 
the  books.  The  Inland  Revenue  were  powerless,  and 
they  could  not  be  dealt  with  under  the  Nuisances 
Removal  Act  ;  the  police  were  doing  all  they  could 
to  suppress  them.  A  resolution  was  passed  express- 
ing the  opinion  that  further  legislation  with  regard 
to  "these  clubs  was  urgently  required. 


Bro.  J.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  will,  we  under- 
stand, attend  the  quarterly  session  of  E.  and  M. 
Surrey  District  Lodge  on  the  15th  inst. 

Durham  Sunhav  Closing  Bill. — The  Liberty 
and  Propocty  Defence  League  sent  a  letter  to 
every  meniber  of  the  House  of  Lords  requesting 
support  to  Lord  Bramwell's  motion  for  the  rejec- 
tion of  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill. 

Mr.  Stevenson's  hesolution  in  favour  of 
total  Sunday  closing,  which  was  the  second  motion 
on  the  orders  of  the  day,  on  Tuesday  last,  was  not 
moved  ;  Mr.  Stevenson  having  been  advised  by  the 
authorities  of  the  House  that  it  cannot  be  con- 
sidered while  Sir  Joseph  Pease's  Bill  on  the  same 
subject  is  before  the  House. 

An  Omlssion.—  Bro.  Beckwith,  D.E.S.,  Leicester- 
shire, justly  complains  of  the  omission  of  an 
acknowledgment  of  his  returns  in  the  report  of  the 
O.E.S.  The  report  was  given  to  the  G.E.S.  in 
person  on  his  visit  to  Leicester,  and  detailed 
admirable  work,  but  coming  through  so  direct  a 
channel,  was  accidentally  mislaid,  and  thus  escaped 
mention. 

A  Correction. — In  our  report  of  the  political 
debate  in  Grand  Lodge  the  division  on  the  financial 
portion  of  the  committee's  report  is  erroneously 
stated  as  75  for  the  committee  and  85  against.  The 
O.W.S.  corrects  this,  and  the  oflicial  record  is 
doubtless  correct,  viz.,  75  yeas  (for  the  committee) 
and  85  nays  (iigainst).  The  context  of  our  report 
will  shew  that  it  was  simply  a  clerical  error,  as  the 
committee  atternards  withdrew  that  section  of  the 
report. 

Mr.  S.  Morlev's  Appeal.— On  Saturday,  15th 
inst.,  1,000,000  copies  of  Mr.  Morley's  appeal, 
calling  attention  to  the  evils  consequent  upon 
children  visitini;  public-houses,  the  text  of  which 
we  published  last  week,  w  ill  be  distributed  from 
house  to  house  throughout  the  kingdom  ;  and  on 
Sunday,  the  ICth  inst.,  special  reference  will  also 
bo  made  to  the  subject  by  clergymen  and  ministers 
of  all  denominations.  We  understand  that  a  similar 
effort  is  being  organised  by  Cardinal  Manning.  Wa 
tiust  great  good  will  be  accomplished  by  this  effort. 


The  Agricultueal  Labourer.s  of  Softh  Suf- 
folk have  not  much  to  thank  Mr.  Quilter  for,  as 
the  mover  of  (No.  3)  Beer  Adulteration  Bill.  As 
their  Parliamentary  representative  he  stated  that 
many  of  them  exist  entirely  on  beer,  and  that 
being  unable,  from  their  low  wages,  to  buy  meat 
for  Their  wives  and  families,  they  have  beer  for 
breakfast,  for  dinner,  for  tea,  and  for  supper.  He 
then  quoted  some  lines  from  one  of  Hogarth's 
pictures ; — 

"  Beer,  happy  produce  of  our  soil. 

Can  sinewy  strength  impart; 
And,  wearf  with  fatigue  and  toil, 

Can  cheer  each  manly  heart." 
We  have  no  objection  to  the  passing  of  Mr. 
Quilter's  Bill,  but  we  have  not  much  sympathy 
with  its  author's  frame  of  mind,  which  seems 
to  us  to  be  much  too  beery  for  that  of  a 
good  legislator.  We  regard  Mr.  Quilter's  testi- 
mony to  the  habits  of  his  constituents  as  slander- 
ous, and  should  consider  Mr.  Quilter  much 
better  qualihed  to  give  evidence  upon  ureaX 
financial  transactions  in  the  City  ;  how  capital  is 
obtained  from  investors,  and  how  it  is  ultimately 
disposed  of.  The  labourers  of  Suffolk  will  do  well 
to  enquire  into  such  matters,  and  to  got  mors  trust- 
worthy evidence  placed  before  Parliament  than  Mr. 
Quilter  seems  to  be  possessed  of.  The  Beer  adul- 
teration Bill  passed  its  second  reading  on  Wednes- 
day last. 


All  the  Chabter  Mejibers  of  Tower  of  Refuge 
Lodge,  Manchester, which  was  formed  13  years  ago, 
are  still  total  abstainers. 

A  Juvenile  Temple  is  affiliated  with  every 
Subordinate  Lodge  in  the  County  of  Wilts.  How 
many  other  Districts  can  match  that  ?  The  untiring 
zeal  of  its  D.S.J.T.,  Bro.  Davis,  is  the  main  cause 
of  this  distinction.      ^^^^ 

QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS. 

Question:  Can  a  W.C.T.,  while  presiding,  nomi- 
nate any  member  for  election  to  office  ? 

Anstver :  He  cannot ;  but  he  can  cast  his  ballot 
along  with  the  other  members. 

Question ;  Is  it  proper  for  a  W.C.T.  to  ask 
visiting  members  to  serve  as  officers  pro.  tern,  when 
there   are  members  of  the  Lodge  willing  to  serve  ? 

Answer  :  It  is  fully  within  the  discretion  of  the 
W.C.T,  and  it  m.ay  be  a  proper  act  of  courtesy  to 
thus  invite  visiting  members  to  occupy  the  vacant 
posts. 

Question  :  If  an  associate  member  of  the  Lodge 
presents  his  clearance  card  to  it,  and  is  elected  a 
regular  member,  need  he  again  go  through  the 
ceremony  of  reception  by  card  in  that  Lodge  ( 

Ansifer'-  No.  The  W.Sec.  should  simply  enter 
in  the  minutes  that  the  member  was  elected  and 
accepted  as  a  regular  member,  and  the  W.F.S. 
should  enter  opposite  the  name  the  date  '->f  accept- 
ance as  a  rsgular  member. 

[Note  :  Questions  are  to  bo  sent  to  the  G.  W.C.T. 
thr  ugh  the  Deputy  G. W.C.T.  Mo  question 
affecting  the  conduct  of  any  member,  nor  case  for 
trial  or  appeal,  can  be  dealt  with  here.] 


morning,  and  by  10  o'clock  the  resolutions  refer 
ringtj  thelife-longpledgewere  under  consideration. 
The  only  real  point  at  issue  was  "" 
to  the  desirability  of  administering 
present  obligation  to  candidates  on 
admission  into  the  Order.  The  debate  was  a  very 
interesting  one,  and  clearly  demonstrated  that  the 
advocates'tor  giving  candidates  the  simple  total 
abstinence  pledge  on  joining  were  doing  so  because 
they  believed  that  a  three  months'  probation  would 
better  fit  the  new  members  for  taking  the  solemn 
life-long  pledge,  and  also  lessen  the  number  of 
violations.  Their  opponents  never  took  up  » 
weaker  argument  than  when  they  brought  forward 
the  marriage  vow  as  analagous  to  the  hfe-long 
pledge,  and  the  quiet  way  in  which  Sister  C  Impey 
reminded  the  Lodge  that  "  people  did  not 
get  married  at  first  sight,"  was  very  rich  '"deed. 
If  her  speech  could  have  been  listened  to  by  the 
membership  at  large,  I  am  sure  it  would  have  made 
a  profound  impression  upon  them, as  it  did  upon  all 
who  heard  her.  But  the  Mid  Somerset  resolution 
was  rejected  by  a  large  majority. 

Whilst  I  should  be  sorry  to  see  our  flag  lowered, 
at  the  same  time  I  think  it  would  make  our  Order 
stronger  it  something  could  be  done  to  more  de- 
finitely impress  upon  the  minds  of  candidates  the 
serious  nature  of  the  step  they  are  taking  when 
they  subscribe  to  the  life-long  pledge.  This  refers 
more  particularly  to  those  who  come  to  us,  as  it 
were,  direct  from  the  public-house.  In  such  cases, 
I  certainly  think  some  probationary  term  should  be 
established,  and  if  this  cannot  be  spent  in  the 
Lodge,  would  it  not  meet  the  case  if  three  months 
total  abstinence  was  a  necessary  certificate  to 
obtain  membership  in  the  Order. 
*„* 

Although  the  Grand  Lodge  refused  to  make  any 
alteration  in  the  Subordinate  Lodge  pledge,  it  as 
emphatically  declined  to  uphold  a  ruling  given  by 
theG.S.J.T.,  viz.,  "That  the  four-fold  pledgets 
life-long."  In  this  the  representatives  acted  dis- 
creetly, for  whilst  any  pledge  taken  for  an 
indefinite  period  may  be  said  to  be  for  life,  it  is 
not  always  wise  or  expedient  to  declare  such  to  be 
the  case.  Juvenile  Temples  and  Bands  of  Hope 
are  not  to  bo  valued  so  much  by  the  pledge  they 
adopt  as  by  the  teaching  they  inculcate.  It  should 
be  our  aim  to  fill  the  minds  of  our  young  brothers 
and  sisters  with  sound  Temperance  teaching,  and 
then,  when  they  arrive  at  years  of  discretion, 
invite  them  of  their  own  free  will  to  adopt  the 
most  solemn,  definite,  and  binding  Good  Templar 
lifelong  obligation. 

*  ♦ 

Tho  report  and  motions  upon  the  Provident 
Fund  gave  rise  to  the  expression  of  very  diversified 
opinions,  and  in  the  end  the  yeas  and  nays  were 
called  on  the  question  as  to  whether  such  a  fund 
should,  or  should  not,  be  established.  The 
feature  of  the  division  was  the  solid  "yea"  vote  of 
Middlesex,  which  elicited  loud  applause,  as  well  as 
the  expression  from  the  G.  W.C.T,,  to  "  After  that, 
the  Millennium."  Before  referring  the  matter  back 
to  the  committee,  it  was  resolved  that  the  fund 
must  be  for  abstainers  only,  and  also  that  no  extra 
allowance  could  be  made  to  members  belongiftg  to 
both  branches  of  the  Order.  It  should  also  be 
stated  that  the  original  report  of  the  committee 
had  been  amended,  and  when  it  re-appears  before 
next  Grand  Lodge,  I  have  no  doubt  it  will  be  still 
further  altered,  and  made  more  in  accordance  with 
the  views  and  requirements  cf  the  membership. 


Another  matter  that  came  up  for  consideration 
on  Wednesday,  was  tho  bye-law  referring  to 
character  dress.  Perhaps  this  was  the  moat  one- 
sided discussion  of  the  whole  session.  Some 
seemed  as  if  they  could  not  find  words  bad  enough 
in  condemnation  of  those  who  suggested  that  the 
bye-law  on  this  matter  should  be  revised.  I  dare- 
say many  members  will  be  surprised  to  learn  that 
should  they  take  part  in  any  dialogue  or  sketch,  in 
which  the  smallest  approach  of  character-dress  is 
assumed,  they  arc  starting  on  the  road  to  "  vice, 
immorality,  and  ruin."  Streams  of  "  fervid 
oratory  "  were  poured  forth  upon  these  lines,  and 
the  majority  were  carried  away.  Bro.  Poulter  im- 
plored the  members  to  favourably  consider  the 
request  to  enact  Temperance  pieces  ;  but  without 
avail,  and  the  bye-law  was  reaffirmed  by  an  over- 
whelming majority. 

The  matter  came  up  again  on  Thursday  morning, 


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May  17,  188G. 


when  the  committee  on  Juvenile  Templary  recom- 
mended the  adoption  of  the  motion  from  N.W. 
Yorka  :  "  That  this  bye-law  should  be  extended  to 
the  juvenile  branch  of  the  Order."  Bro.  F.  W. 
Lewis  begged  the  Grand  Lodge  to  pause  before  it 
enacted  a  law  which  would  have  the  effect  of  driv- 
ing from  the  Temples  a  largo  number  of  young 
people  who,  by  their  elocutionary  and  delineatory 
jiowera,  were  not  only  a  credit  to  the  Order  but 
also  efficient  helpers  in  the  Temperance  cause. 
Was  it  just,  he  asked,  that  Temples  should  be 
liable  to  have  their  charters  revoked  because  in  a 
dialogue  a  girl  should  put  on  an  apron  to  make 
herself  appear  as  servant  to  another,  whilst  at  the 
same  tmie  Lodges  might  engage  professional 
singers  to  appear  in  special  costume,  and  thus  add 
attraction  to  their  fruit  banquets  and  public  meet- 
ings ?  Several  others  joined  in  tliis  appeal,  but 
the  N.W.  Yorks  resolution  was  adopted,  still  the 
division  was  closer  than  on  the  previous  night. 

I  have  dwelt  at  length  on  this  question  because 
I  know  it  is  of  more  importance  than  many  deem 
it  to  be.  I  have  taken  pains  to  get  the  opinion  of 
members  in  all  parts  of  the  country,  and  1  do  not 
hesitate  te  say  that  not  one  in  BOO  desire  permis- 
sion to  perform  any  but  Temperance  pieces.  Let 
me  put  it  another  way.  There  arc  large  numbers 
of  members  who  cannot  speak  in  public,  but  who 
are  endowed  with  elocutionary  talents  of  no 
mean  order.  They  are  desirous  of  utilising 
these  gifts  in  the  Temperance  cause.  If  you 
debar  them  this  privilege  in  the  Order,  they  will 
go  elsewhere  and  perhaps  mix  with  company  likely 
to  lead  them  into  the  very  evils  Good  Templary 
would  fain  protect  them  from.  Is  it  not  worth 
some  concession  to  save  these  ? 

The  Wednesday  evening  sitting  will  long  be  re- 
membered by  those  who  remained  to  its  close. 
Whilst  we  were  awaiting  the  result  of  the  last 
ballot  for  G.  W.M.,  a  sudden  calm  came  over 
the  assembly,  us  Bro.  George  Dodds,  P.G.W.Co., 
rose  to  take  farewell  of  the  G.  Lodge,  as  he  was 
returning  home  next  morning.  His  words  were 
so  solemn,  so  earnest,  and  touching,  that  when 
many  other  features  of  the  session  will  be  for- 
gotten, this  one  will  remain  ri vetted  in  the  minds 
of  all  present. 

»^» 

In  last  week's  Watchword  a  full  account  is 
given  of  the  election  of  officers.  The  most  popular 
success  was  the  almost  unanimous  selection  of 
Sister  C.  Impey  as  G.W.V.T.  No  sister  in  the 
Order  is  more  greatly  respected  and  beloved  than 
Sister  Impey,  and  her  election  was  none  other  than 
an  expression  of  gratitude  and  thanks  for  earnest,^ 
zealous,  and  increasing  labours  for  the  "Good  of 
the  Order."  It  is  needless  to  say  that  the  Middle- 
sex Reps,  were  more  than  pleased  with  the 
election  of  their  chief  to  a  seat  on  the 
Executive;  when  the  result  of  the  final 
ballot  for  G.W.Ch.  was  announced,  the  W.D.Sec. 
of  the  largest  Metropolitan  District  waved  his 
hands  and  cheered  lustily,  his  delight  was  so 
intense.  The  results  of  the  other  elections  were  all 
well  received— Bro.  Edwards,  of  S.E.  Lancashire, 
and  Bro.  the  Rev.  W.  Mainprise,  of  Lincolnshire, 
are  both  new  members  of  the   Executive. 

V 
The  decision  to  meet  in  London  next  year 
appeared  to  give  general  satisfaction.  The  reps, 
of  the  four  Melropolitaa  Districts  were  unanimous 
on  this  question,  and  if  their  intentions  are  carried 
out  wa  may  look  for  a  glorious  time  next  Easter. 
In  fact,  I  am  informed  an  effort  will  be  made  to 
beat  "  all  previous  records, " 

Reverting  to  Newport,  1  must  say  I  think  the 
Reception  Committee  did  their  work  admirably. 
Their  one  desire  was  to  make  everybody  happy  and 
comfortable, and  I  did  not  hear  a  single  complaint  of 
bad  accommodation.  Bro.  Brown,  the  chairman  of 
the  committee,  proved  a  most  efficient  officer,  and 
richly  deserved  the  many  thanks  he  received. 
■'  *  # 

Those  members  who  arrived  in  Newport  a  few 
days  before  Easter  spent  a  very  pleasant  time  in 
scouring  the  surrounding  country.  Some  went  to 
Cardiff,  others  further  into  Wales  ;  whilst  not  a  few 
feasted  their  eyes  upon  the  beauties  of  the  Wye 
Valley,  Chepstow  Castle,  and  Tinterden  Abbey. 
Many  visited  the  great  Alexandra  Docks,  and  saw 
that  marvellous  apparatus  in  operation  by  which 
coal  is  emptied  from  the  railway  trucks  into  the 
vessels  for  despatch  to  all  parts.  The  favourite 
walk  during  the  midday  adjournment  was  up  Stow 
Hill  from  which  a  magaiiioent  panoramic  view  of 
the  town  was  obtained.  Fkeb  Lance. 


THE  TEMPERANCE  CONGRESS  AT 
CROYDON. 

A  very  important  Temperance  Congress  was  held 
at  the  Skatiiif^  Rink,  Croydon,  from  May  4  to  8. 
The  Archbishop  of  Canterbury  attended  and  was 
patron,  the  Bishop  of  London  was  president. 
Among  the  vice-presidents  were  :  Bros.  Joseph 
Malins,  G.W.O.T.,  and  Ur.  G.  B.  Clark,  M.P. 
The  Sectional  Presidents  were:  Jlr:  W.  S. 
Caine,  M.P.  ;  Mr.  S.  Morley,  Rev.  Dr.  Sinclair 
Paterson,  Major  Poolo.  Mr.  John  Taylor,  and  Dr. 
Alfred  Carpenter,  chairman  of  Executive.  The 
hon.  secretary  was  Mr.  A.  Grinstead,  Soath  Park 
Hill,  Croydon,  who  is  to  issue  the  valuable  pnpers 
and  proceedings  in  a  half-crown  volume. 

The  conference  was  opened  on  Tuesday,  May  4, 
at  2.30  p.m., by  the  Archbishop,  when  Canon  Ellison 
read  the  opening  address,  after  which,  under  the 
*'Health  Section, "papers  were  read  brBro.  Dr.  J.J. 
Ridge,  Dr.  Norman  Kerr,  and  Surgeon-Major 
Prin^le.  The  evening  public  meeting  which  fol- 
lowed was  presided  over  by  Dr.  B.  W.  Richardson, 
and  addressed  by  the  Bishop  of  Rochester,  Mr.  J. 
H.  Raper.  and  Rev.  E.  Lee. 

On  Wednesday  morning,  W.  1.  Palmer,  Esq.,  of 
Reading,  presided,  and  reports  were  received  from 
delegates  of  societies,  and  in  the  afternoon,  the 
Bishop  of  London  opened  the  "  Religious  Section" 
when  the  Rev.  J.  W.  Horsley,  M.A.,  and  the  Rev. 
C.  B.  Symes,  B.A,,  read  papers.  At  night  tlio 
Bishop  of  London  presided  at  the  public  meeting, 
which  he  powerfully  addressed,  and  was  followed 
by  Dr.  Carpenter,  Rev.  J.  Streatfield,  and  H.  J, 
Wilson,  M.P. 

On  Thursday  morning  Mr.  John  Taylor  presided, 
while  Temperance  Life  Assurance  and  Benefit 
Societies  were  considered  in  papers  by  Bro.  Arthur 
A.  Reade,  H.D.  Manchester  (author  of  "  Study 
and  Stimulants,"  &c.),  and  Dr.  A.  Carpenter.  In 
the  afternoon  the  "Commercial  Section"  met 
under  th  o  presidency  of  Mr.  Handel  Cossham, 
M.P. ,  and  papers  were  submitted  by  Mr.  Stephen 
Bourne,  F.S.S.,  and  Mr.  T.  P.  Whittaker.  A 
public  meeting  followed,  when  Mr.  Bourne  pre- 
sided, and  the  Rev.  J.  P.  Gledstone,  Mr.  T.  P. 
Whittaker,  and  Surgeon-Major  Pringle  addressed 
the  meeting. 

On  Friday  morning  Major  Poole  presided,  and 
papers  were  read  by  Mrs.  Reaney,  Miss  T  owns- 
hend,  and  Mrs.  Auckland  on  "  Mothers,  " 
"Woman's  Influence,"  and  on  "The  British 
Women's  Temperance  Association."  In  the  after- 
noon "The  "ioung''  were  considered  under  the 
presidency  of  Rev.  S.  Patterson,  M. D. ,  when  the 
Rev.  H.  E.  Leigh,  M.A.  ;  Bro.  Frederic  Smith 
(United  Kingdom  Band  of  Hope  Union),  and  Mr. 
H.  F.  Cole  respectively  read  papers  on  "Temper- 
ance in  Sunday-schools,"  "  Bands  of  Hope,"  and 
"The  Young  Abstainers'  Union." 

A  Grand  Conversazione  was  held  on  the  in- 
vitation of  the  Mayor  of  Croydon,  when  the  mem- 
bers of  Congress  were  invited  to  meet  the  Arch- 
bishop of  Canterbury.  The  public  rooms  were 
handsomely  decorated  ;  the  guests  were  received  by 
the  Mayor  and  Mayoress,  and  choice  vocal  and 
instrumental  music  was  furnished  and  refreshments 
provided  by  his  Worship.  The  G.W.C.T.,  Bro. 
Skinner,  P.  G.  W.  M. ,  and  Bro.  Dr.  Dawson 
Burns  were  among  the  large  number  present,  and  a 
most  pleasant  evening  was  spent. 

On  Saturday  morning-  Mt.  Conybere,  M.P. , 
presided,  and  a  paper  on  "Temperance  Legislation" 
by  Bro.  Dr.  Dawson  Burns,  was  read  by  Bro.  John 
Hilton,  and  one  on  "Sunday  Closing"  by  Mr.  C. 
Lidstone  when  "direct  veto"  and  "Sunday 
Closing''  resolutions  were  adopted,  after  addresses 
by  Bros.  Malins,  Skinner,  and  Mann,  &c.  In  the 
afternoon  Mr.  John  Taylor  (N.T.L.)  presided  over 
the  "  Thrift  Section,"  when  papers  were  read  bv 
Mr.  John  Abbey  (C.E.T.S)  on  "  Work  Without  In- 
toxicants" ;  by  Dr.C.  Drysdale  on  the  "Economy  of 
Life  and  Health"  ;  and  Mr.  T.  B.  Green  on  "  Thrift 
and  Homesteads." 

The  concluding  public  meeting  was  held  at  night, 
when  Mr.  Joseph  Leicester,  M.P. ,  presided  ;  and 
Bros.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,and  Dr.  Dawson  Burns 
were  the  speakers. 


Mr.  William  Dormer,  formerly  connected  with 
various  phases  of  the  Temperance  movement,  but 
whose  resumption  of  drinking  liabits  and  company 
afford  a  sad  warning  to  others,  has  a  second  time 
been  convicted  of  crime,  and  was,  on  Wednesday 
last,  sentenced  to  penal  servitude  for  tive  years  for 
conspiring  to  obtain  considerable  suras  of  money 
from  young  men,  by  fraudulently  offering  them 
situatioiiB  in  a  bogus  bank. 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

[This  column  is  for  notes  of  progress.  Tersely  and 
briefly  expressed  paragraphs  of  new.^,  of  the  institution 
or  restoring  of  Lodges,  and  the  extension  of  the  Order 
invited.l 

HouNSLOw. — On  April  29  a  free  tea  under  the 
auspices  of  the  Hope  of  Hounslow  Lodge,  wa» 
given  to  100  non-abstainers  at  the  Odd  Fellows' 
Hall.  Donations  and  gifts  wore  subscribed  by 
friends  of  the  cause  in  Hounslow,  and  a  verj  plea- 
sant evening  was  spent.  A  procession  started 
from  the  hall,  headed  by  the  splendid  banner  from 
Brentford  W.O.T.A.S.P.,  and  the  Hounslow  Tem- 
perance Brass  Band  and  the  Drum  and  Fife  Band^ 
Good  Templars,  and  Sons  of  the  PluiBuii  members 
in  regalia.  The  chair  at  the  public  meeting  waa 
taken  by  Bro.  Wickenden  who  gave  a  very  en- 
couraging and  instructive  address.  Short  speeches 
were  given  by  Bro.  Kilby  and  Mr.  Daniels.  Songs 
were  ijiven  by  Bro.  Warren,  Miss  Cooper.  Keoita- 
tions  by  Sisters  Dean  and  Alibas.  There  were 
about  400  present  and  several  took  the  pledge  and 
others  gave  their  name  for  membership  of  the 
Order.  One  of  the  most  successful  meetings  ever 
held. 

North  Walsham,  Norwich. — For  some  time  it 
was  thought  that  a  Lodge  ought  to  bo  started  at 
North  Wnlsham,  and  a  short  time  since  Bro.  J.  E, 
Austin,  W.D.Co.,  augmented  a  public  meeting  to 
explain  the  principles  of  the  Order  when  Bro. 
Batterbee,  W.D.M.,  also  spoke.  The  result  waa 
that  22  names  were  given  in  to  join  the  Lodge,  and 
on  Wednesday  evening  last,  April  21,  the  North 
Walsham  Rescue  Lodge  was  instituted  by  Bro. 
Austin,  W.D.C.:  assisted  by  Bros.  F.  Coleman, 
P.D.C.T.;  G.  T.  Porter,  W.D.S. ;  T.Goat«,P.D.aT,; 
G.  Brown,  D.E.D.;  and  some  membersofthe  Cily 
of  Monarch  Lodge,  wlio  drove  over  in  a  waggonett. 
After  the  opening  ceremony,  18  members  were 
initiated,  and  one  c.c.  member  was  present.  The 
officers  were  elected  and  installed — W.C.T.,  Bro. 
Youngman  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Loodes  ;  W.S.,  Bro. 
Steward.     Bro.  Loads  was  recommended  as  L.D., 

d  the  Degrees  were  conferred  by  Bro.  Goat.  Tho 
Lodge  started  und'ir  very  hopeful  circumstances, 
and  great  credit  is  due  to  Bro.  Austin  for  the 
interest  he  has  taken  in  the  matter. 

Devonpoet. — On  April  27,  another  of  the  enter- 
tainments and  public  meetings  established  for  the 
revival   of   the   Order   in  the  town,  was  held  this 

ek,  Bro.  George  Palmer,  P.V.D.,  in  the  chair. 
Bro.  Palmer  gave  an  amusing  address  explanatory 
of  Good  Templary.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  George,  *nd  Miss 
Jays  rendered  some  very  nice  trios  ;  Sister  Beeton, 
Sister  Symons  and  Bro.  Taylor,  gave  recitations  in 
their  usual  stylo  ;  Bro.  CuUam  sang  a  very  nice 
song,  'as  did  Bro.  Rogers,  and  Bro.  A.  Woods,  ac- 
sompanied  him  upon  the  Fairy  Bells,  and  played 
selections  in  a  very  able  manner.  Both  are 
members  of  the  Hope  of  Plymouth  Juvenile 
Temple.  Bro.  Palmer  was  supported  by  Bro.  Fish, 
V.S.J.T..  Bro.  H.  Nash,  S.J.T.,  Bro.  Richards, 
V.D.,  and  Bro.  Taylor,  H.D.  The  Temperance 
Hall  was  full  ;  one  person  gave  in  his  name  for 
membership. 

Bury. — A  Good  Templar  Gospel  Temperanc* 
Mission  was  held  here  from  May  2  to  G,  conducted 
by  Bro.  J.  A.  Smith,  of  Liverpool.  The  Rev.  J. 
W.  Farron,  curate  of  St.  John's,  Bro.  the  Rev,  G. 
Coales,  W.D.Ch.,  Bro.  James  Metiall,  Bro.  T. 
Proud,  P.W.D.T.  (secretary  to  the  mission),  and 
Bro.  J.  Edwards,  G.W.Co.,  presided  at  the  various 
meetings.  Bro.  Smith  dealt  with  the  following 
ubjects:  "  Sound  an  Alarm,"  "  The  Abominations 
of  the  Drink  Traffic,"  "Voices  from  a  Condemned 
Cell,"  "  How  wo  may  Conquer  the  Foe,"  and  wound 
up  by  giving  "Tho  ThrillingStory  of  an  Actor's  Life." 
Pledges  were  taken  at  all  the  meetings,  and  good 
has  been  done,  although  the  mission  has  not  been  a 
success  as  a  whole.  Bro.  Smith  speaks  well  of  the 
Order,  which  was  the  means  of  his  salvation,  and 
thus  its  aims  and  principles  have  been  fully  set 
forth,  and  the  friends  are  hoping  to  see  their  num- 
bers increased  as  a  result  of  the  mission,  which 
entailed  upon  some  a  great  deal  of  labour. 

East  and  Mid  Scruey. — The  first  of  what  it  is 
hoped  will  ba  a  series  of  successful  meetings  of 
open-air  work  was  held  on  Sunday  morning,  the 
9th  inst. ,  at  Vauxhall  Cross,  Lambeth,  S.E.,  under 
the  auspices  of  East  and  Mid  Surrey  District 
Lodge,  by  the  combined  Lodges  Lambeth  Per- 
severance,and  Lambeth  Pioneers.  The  meeting  was 
opened  by  Bro.  R.  Hyde,  D.  E.S.,  and  addressed 
by  Bros.  Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.,  Bro.  Gear,  and  Bro. 
Reeves  (hon.  sec.  for  the  open-air  work).  Hymns 
were  sung  by  the  members.  The  spot  selected  for 
the  stand  is  well  chosen.     Two  pledg«a  were  the 


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THE    GOOD    TEilPLAES'    WATCHWORD. 


315 


result  of  the  meeting.      Mr.  Thew  ia  the  appointed 
conductor. 

Ckewe  STJE-DisTKit-r. — A  correspondent  writes  : 
Good  Templary  is  now  progressing  rapidly  in  the 
Crewe  district.  Two  new  Lodges  have  been  insti- 
tuted, one  at  Willaston,  which  is  called  the  Hope 
of  Willaston  Lodge,  and  another  at  Nantwich, 
called  the  Hope  of  Nantwich  Lodge.  ThS  Hope 
of  Willaston  Lodge  was  instituted  by  Bro.  D;  Hall, 
W.D.Co.,  on  January  13.  There  were  11  mem- 
bers initiated  at  the  commencement  of  the 
Lodge,  and  at  present  there  are  29  mem- 
bers. The  Hope  of  Nantwich  was  insti- 
tuted March  9,  by  Bros.  Hall,  W.D.Co.,  and 
Darling,  D.G.,  with  nine  members,and  the  number 
has  now  increased  to  25.  It  is  eipected  that  there 
will  shortly  be  two  other  Lodges  instituted,  one  at 
Crewe,  and  the  other  at  Haslington. 

Hanlky.— On  Saturday  evening,  May  8,  Bro.  J 
T.  Forder,  D.E.S.  of  Birmingham,  conducted  i 
largely-attended  meeting  in  the  Temperance  Hall, 
Bro.  C.  W.  F.  Heath  presiding.  Bro.  Forder  also 
spoke  in  the  Market-square  on  the  Sunday  morn- 
ing and  evening.  His  addresses  were  very  interest- 
ing and  instructive. 

S.  E.  Lancashire. — A  public  meeting  was  held 
in  the  King-street  School-room,  Stratford,  on  May 
7,  under  the  auspices  of  No.  3  Convention.  The 
Rev.  J.  Teece  presided  and  gave  an  address.  Bro. 
J.  G.  Tolton,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Musk,  D.E.S.,  also 
addressed  the  meeting.  The  speeches  were 
pleasantly  diversified  by  songs,  &c.  TIae  Tower  of 
Refuge  Lodge  rendered  great  assistance.  Bro. 
Edwards,  G.W.Co.,  was  present. 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  VOLUNTEERS  AND  THE 
EASTER  MANCEUVRES. 


special 
of    the 


DOVER. 

On  Good  Friday  at  Canterbury,  a 
session  was  held  to  welcome  members 
LO.G.T.  who  were  in  the  marching  column,  but 
owing  to  the  military  duties,  there  was  a  very 
small  attendance.  At  Dover  a  public  tea  and  meet- 
ing was  held  by  the  Invincible  Lodge,  both  of  which 
were  largely  attended.  Bro.  Harden  (Sergt.  2nd. 
■Vol.  Bat.  Royal  Fusilera),  Palmeraton  Lodge, 
Wimbledon,  presided,  and  a  very  interesting  enter- 
tainment was  given.  On  Saturday  a  united  gather- 
ing of  Dover  Lodges  to  welcome  volunteer  Tem- 
plars from  London  took  place.  'About  15  visitors 
were  present,  representing  as  many  Lodges,  and 
almost  as  many  regiments.  With  singing,  recit- 
ing, speaking,  cSc. ,  a  pleasant  evening  soon  passed 
away.  During  the  evening  Bro.  Muskett,  of  the 
London  Scots  Lodge  and  London  Scottish  Rifles, 
presented  the  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Harden,  of  Wimble- 
aon,  with  a  silver  and  glass  cruet  stand,  as  a  small 
token  of  esteem  from  his  fellow  Templar  Volun- 
teers, and  also  wishing  Sister  Harden  and  himself 
happiness  and  prosperity  in  their  married  life. 
Bro.  Harden  suitably  responded. 
PORTSMOUTH. 

At  Portsmouth  the  reception  given  to  volunteer 
brethren  was  moat  enthusiastic.  As  the  local 
brethren  made  their  way  into  the  forts  and  carried 
offthel.O.G.T.  volunteers  to  Lodge,  where  they 
regaled  them  with  fruit,  Ac,  afterwards  enter- 
taining them  with  singing,  reciting,  &c.  Extract 
from  Bro.  Glover's  (secretary  for  Portsmouth)  re- 
port : — "  The  reception  given  by  the  Portsmouth 
brethren  was  most  hearty,  and  made  me  feel  more 
glad  than  ever  that  I  was  a  Good  Templar." 


Durham  Su.nday  Closino  Bill.— At  the  Hartle- 
pool Town  Council,  on  the  5th  inst.,  Bro. 
Councillor  Woods,  P.G.W.S.,  moved  that  the  seal 
of  the  Council  be  affixed  to  a  petition  to  the  House 
of  Lords  in  favour  of  this  bill.  This  was  seconded 
by  Alderman  John  Horsley,  J.P.,  and  supported  by 
Alderman  George  Horsley,  J.P.  The  opposing 
speakers  were  the  Mayor  (James  Rawlings,  J.P.), 
and  Councillor  Kirby  (brewer).  On  a  division  the 
petition  was  ordered  to  be  sealed  by  15  to  4,  with 
one  neutral.  Of  the  four  absent  members  of  the 
Council  three  would  have  supported  the  bill,  _  Of 
the  tour  who  voted  against  the  petition  one  is  a 
brewer  with  several  tied  houses,  and  another 
interested  is  the  owner  of  public-house  property. 

Situations  Vacant  and  Wanted.— Our  charge  for 
this  class  of  advertisement  is  24  words  for  sixpence. 
Every  additional  six  words  threepence.— [Advt.] 

To  Cyclists. —Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  Besh  forming  qualities,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury's  Cocoa,  providing  an 
txhilarating  beverage — comforting  Mid  eustainiiig  for 
hmg  ot  short  trir«.— I  Arvi.l 


THE   CHAIRMAN  OF  THE 

CONGREGATIONAL  UNION  UPON  TOTAL 

ABSTINENCE  REFORM. 

Some  danger  of  an  analogous  sort,  I  venture  to 
submit,  lies  before  our  own  eyes  in  the  conduct  of 
of  the  Total  Abstinence  Reformation  by  its  un- 
wiser  advocates.  You  cannot  save  souls  unless 
you  save  bodies  at  the  same  time.  The  too  violent 
reaction  against  monastic  asceticism  in  all  its  de- 
partments, of  chastity,  fasting,  and  abstinence 
from  drink,  has  plunged  nominally  Protestant 
nations,  the  English,  Scandinavians,  Germans, 
Swiss,  and  Americans  into  an  abyss  of  measureless 
sensual  indulgence,  in  which  careful  teaching  on  the 
keeping  under  of  the  body  by  habitual  or  occasional 
abstinences  from  lawful  enjoyments  has  nearly  dis- 
appeared. A  vigorous  but  wise  discipline  of  all  the 
bodily  appetites  formed  a  very  prominent  feature 
of  primitive  Christianity.*  Against  gluttony,  and 
some  other  prevailing  carnal  indulgences,  we  hear 
too  little  definite  teaching  in  Protestant  England 
to-day. 

But  a  vigorous  attack  has  been  made  on 
the  one  vice  of  over-indvlgence  in  fermented 
liquors.  Total  abstinence  from  these  is  good  as  a 
habit  for  all  the  young.and  perhaps  for  most  adults 
but  aisuredly  it  is  the  one  hope  of  physical  anc 
eternal  salvation  tor  drunkards  ot  every  degree 
The  value  of  this  movement  in  its  ever  increasing 
force  and  volume  requires  no  celebration,  and  I 
shall  not  presume  to  praise  .it.  Asa  counsel  of 
perfection  adopted  also  by  Christians,  in  order  to 
assist  the  reform  ot  a  population  drenched  with 
alcoholic  stimulants,  until  they  are  spiritually 
degraded  and  impoverished  beyond  former  ex- 
perience, the  movement  deserves  a  high  rank  in  the 
history  of  heroic  self-denial.  Nevertheless,  absolute 
and  universal  abstinence  from  all  fermented  liquors 
even  ihe  weakest  (for  claret  and  brandy  are  not 
identical  drinks),  is  surely  neither  a  law  of  nature 
nor  a  reavealod  law  of  God.  It  was  not  required 
at  Sinai  by  any  one  of  the  Ten  Commandments, 
nor  by  any  one  of  the  613  precepts  ot  the  Mosaic 
law.  It  was  not  practised  by  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
The  word  of  God  for  Jew  and  Gentile,  both  in  the 
Old  and  New  Testaments  forbids  Drunkenness  ; 
that  is  the  wicked  beclouding  of  the  reason  and 
excitement  ot  the  passions  by  ardent  spirits,  or 
excessive  use  of  weaker  liquors  ;  and  it  forbids  this 
on  pain  ot  eternal  damnation,  and  nothing  less, 
as  defeating  every  right  end  ot  human  life. 
DimNKARUa,    says    St.     Paul    twice,  _  shall    not 

INHERIT     THE     KINGDOM     OF   GOD.        (Gal.      V.      21  ; 

ICor.  vi.  10.) 

But  the  large  majority  of  total  abstainers  will 
admit  that  the  Divine  Revelation  neither  in 
conscience  nor  Scripture  threatens  the  awful 
doom  of  perdition  to  the  man  who  drinkr 
glass  of  claret  or  a  glass  of  ale,  any  more 
than  to  the  man  who  drinks  a  cup  ot  tea  or 
coffee.  There  clearly  is  then,  in  the  judgment  ot 
God,  nothing  less  than  an  infinite  difference  in 
moral  quality  and  destiny  between  a  temperate 
and  an  intemperate  man,  a  sober  man  and  a  drunk 
ard.  To  speak  therefore  of  or  to  a  strictly  tem 
perate  man  as  in  training  for  intemperance,  or  to 
confound  Temperance  in  any  way  with  total  absti- 
nence, you  will  admit  is  to  trilie  all  at  once  with 
language,  with  fact,  with  character,  and  with  the 
moral  interests  ot  mankind.  The  results  of  such 
contusion  of  thought  and  language  are  most  disas- 
trous, just  as  in  the  history  of  the  clerical  celibary. 
They  are  disastrous  as  respects  general  teaching, 
and  as  respects  the  effect  on  the  drinking 
classes.  It  I  insist  that  strict  Temperance 
of  the  same  genus  with  intemperance,  and  if 
I  have  a  right  to  hustle  a  really  sober  man 
with  my  inuendocs  as  to  his  insobriety,  then 
all  religious  teachers  of  mere  Temperance  ought  to 
be  rebuked  and  silenced,  and  will  be  silenced  by 
the  remonstrance  ot  total  abstainers.  But  with  what 
result  1  With  the  result  of  leaving  all  families, 
schools,  and  churches,  who  are  not  t:iught  what  is 
represented  as  the  prime  and  normal  duty  of  total 
abstinence,  mihont  any  teaching  n^hatsoccer  on  the 


question  of  alcoholic  liquors.  Now  this  has  been  I 
fear  the  result  wherever  total  abstinence— the 
counsel  of  special  local  prudence,  or  of  perfection- 
has  been  set  forth  by  its  less  thoughtful  advocates 
as  the  original  and  obliging  Divine  law  as  to  tor- 
mented drinks.  Unless  ministers  of  religion, 
schoolmasters  and  heads  ot  families  are  total 
abstainers  there  is  now,  I  apprehend,  com- 
paratively little  public  teaching  on  intemperance 
and  the  eternal  destruction  of  drunkards. 
Nearly  all  sober,  and  temperate  teachers  have  been 
reduced  to  silence,  as  blind  guides,  by  the  per- 
sistent ridicule  and  denunciation  of  Temperance 
and  moderation  by  the  unwiser  wing  of  the 
abstinence  reformers. 

But  very  erroneously  have  such  teachers  of 
sobriety  submitted  to  be  silenced  by  these  mis- 
chievous perversions.  For  whatever  a  man's 
opinion  may  be  on  the  expediency  of  the  Recliabite 
movement,  all  moral  teachers  are  under  inlinite 
obligation  to  God  to  define  drunkenness,  and  to  set 
forth  before  old  and  young  that  drunkards,  and  the 
makers  ot  drunkards,  shall  infallibly  be  consigned 
to  the  abyss  of  perdition.  This  is  an  awful  and 
imminent  doom,  too  seldom  heard  of  on  total  ab- 
stinence platforms,  or,  I  fear,  in  pulpits  ; 
but  it  is  the  truth  of  things  according  to 
the  doctrine  of  Christ.  And  surely  this  is  the 
most  powerful  argument  which  can  possibly  be  used 
to  arrest  the  habits  of  private  drinking,  and  daily 
spirit-tippling  in  bars  and  parlours,  and  to  warn 
the  victims  of  their  danger.  Let  then  all  non- 
abstaining  but  temperate  Christian  men  who  care 
toi  souls  refuse  to  be  silenced  from  crying  night  and 
day  to  the  brain-soaking  multitudes  that  they  shall 
not  escape  the  judgment  of  God.  Let  them  believe  in 
the  Gehenna  ot  Fire,  ot  which  Christ  so  emphati- 
cally and  alarmingly  speaks  ;  let  them  speak  dis- 
tinctly, as  if  they  believed  it,  of  the  "  indi(ination 
and  wiath,  tribulation  and  amjuish,"  which  St.  Paul 
says  is  coming  at  the  resurrection  ot  judgment  on 
every  soul  ot  man  that  floeth  evil;  and  there  are 
tew  '  evils  more  germinant,  suicidal,  and 
damning,  than  tho  wicked  habit  of  dis- 
abling the  brain  by  repeated  doses  of  stupefying 
and  passion-inflaming  stimulants  and  narcotics. 
The  general  conscience  will  respond  to  this  warn- 
ing. But  if  men  hear  nothing  else  than  the  uni- 
versal obligation  of  total  abstinence,  because  for- 
sooth "  intemperance  begins  in  moderation,"  and 
because  "  a  glass  ot  ale  is  a  training  for  large  pota- 
tions of  gin  and  brandy,"  the  probability,  nay  the 
certainty,  is  that  the  majority  of  work-people — 
specially  it  you  also  hold  out  to  them  the  delusive 
prospect  of  universal  salvation — will  break  loose, 
as  they  have  done  throughout  England,  from  all 
instruction  on  the  subject,  and  will  drink  gin  and 
brandy  to  perdition.  Bat  their  blood  will  I  require 
at  the  watchman' i  hand. 

Whenever  you  habitually  minimise  the  vice  of 
the  sinner  by  laying  the  chief  blame  on  the  tempta- 
tion, or  whenever  you  teach  that  which  is  only  a 
counsel  ot  perfection  as  a  moral  law  ot  universal 
obligation,  you  do  not  really  warn  the  wicked  man 
ot  his  wickedness.  We  are  sent  to  teach  men  that 
God  will  judije  them  by  ordinary  moral  laws — not 
by  counsels  ot  perfection — and  in  this  case  tho 
moral  law  is  that  drunkenness  is  the  damning  sin. 
I  respectfully  pray  therefore  the  erring  section  of 
total  abstinence  reformers  never  for  one  moment 
to  class  their  best  allies,  the  really  sober  and  God- 
fearing part  of  the  community,  in  the  same  category 
with  its  most  disgusting  criminals — the  drunkards. 
"  We  are  not  under  law  but  under  grace."  The  law 
is  not  thou  sludt  not  drink,  but  fJiou  sltalt  not 
be  drunken,  and  that  only.  It  is  grace  which 
may  lead  a  man  to  total  abstinence  for  his 
brother's  sake,  or  prudence  for  his  own  ;  yet 
ho  must  neither  speak  nor  act  so  that 
"  grace  shall  be  no  more  grace,"  but  become 
a  demoralising  law,  a  new  and  man-made  command- 
ment.* 


*Th8  notion  h»s  recently  had  reason  to  learn  afresh  the 
need  for  plainer  mor»l  teaching  of  youth  in  this  depart- 
ment ;  an  objoct  to  which  the  leaders  of  our  churches 
ought  lend  a  steady  but  prudent  support.  I  soy  a  prudent 
support,  since  some  forma  of  recent  effort  fill  the  air  with 
the  germs  of  evil,  and  poison  as  many  souls  as  they  save. 
We  are  quite  safe  in  the  hands  of  those  of  our  brethren 
who  have  chiefly  influenced  Congregational  opinion  in 
this  repard.  See  a  paper  on  Soci'il  Purilil  read  before  the 
Notts  Congregational  Union  in  March  last,  by  the  Rev. 
J.  H.  HoUowell— which  well  deserves  a  wide  circulation 
among  young  men.—"  Ihnty  JSxprus  Cempany,"  ParUa- 
maut-itreet,  Nottisghsm, 


Complimentary  Dinners,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.G.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 


*  The  whole  of  the  Temperance  question  has  been 
treated  with  consummate  ability  by  Dr.  Leonard  Woolsey 
Bacon,  of  I'hiladelphia,  in  his  Church  Papers,  No.  xiv. 
(G.  Putnam's  Sous,  New  York).  The  general  question  of 
the  "Social  Results  of  Christianity  "  has  been  exhaus- 
tivtly  treated  by  Dr.  Schmidt  of  Strasbourg,  whose  great 
work  hat  been  translated  by  Mrs.  Thorp*,  of  Notting- 
ham, with  aprtface  by  Dr.  Dale  (Isbister,  188.5) ;  a  book 
which  may  be  commended  to  tha  attention  of  all  teaohers 
of  Christian  morality; 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  17,    1886. 


Telegraphio  Addbrss:—"  Templars,  Binninirham," 
G.S.J.T.— Joseph  Walshaw,  30,  Elmfield,  Halifax. 
Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent. — Jobn  Wrathall,  7,    Baldwin-street,  Haw' 
coat,  near  Barrow-in-Furneas, 

Good  Templar  and  Tbmperanoe  Orphanaob, 
Hon,  Sec— S.  R.  Rolfe,  45,  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell.S.E. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Sergeant,  O.  Q.  L.  Jones, 

Adjutant-General'B  OfiBce,  Colchester. 
D.S  J.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Gabb,  Bazaar  Coffeo    House, 

Faniborough-road,  Farnbarough. 
W.D.Sec— E.  R.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-atreet,  Newport,  Isle 
of  Wight. 

Naval  District. 
D.C.T.— James    Bae,    2,    Zinzan-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
D.S.  J.T.  —  William     Andrews.     50,    Anglesea-road, 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Davet,    34,    Skinner-street,    New 
Brompton,  Kent. 
Harbour  Special  Visiting  Dkputt.— Bro.  A.  Biahton, 
35,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport,  PortBmoutb, 

G.W.C.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

TO  ALL  LODGES  AND  DEPUTIES. 

All  newly-recommended  Lodge  Deputies  are 
hereby  empowered  to  install  the  officers  of  their  re- 
spective Lodges  ;  and  the  action  of  retiring  Depu- 
ties In  installing  officers, pending  receipt  of  the  new 
commissions,  is  hereby  ratiBed.  As  it  is  desired  to 
enclose  summaries  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Session  just 
held,  the  Commissions  will  be  delayed  a  few  days. 
The  anticipated  change  in  cypher  will  not  be  made 
in  relation  to  the  password,  which  can  be  read  with 
the  former  key. 

(Signed)     Joseph  Maun9,  G.W.C.T. 

G.L.  Offices,  May  i,  1886. 

COMING  D.L.  SESSIONS. 
Date.  District.  Place. 

May  15.— Surrey,  E.  and  M....P.   M.  Chapel,  Trinity- 
etreet,  £orouf;b. 

„    1,5.— Glnucestsr,  W Bristol. 

,,    15. — Lancashire,  S.E GIossop. 

„    17.— Dorset  Temp.Hall.Piddletrent- 

hide. 

„    17. — Worcester Malvern  Link, 

„    18.— Somerset,  M Yeovil. 

„    19.— Hants,  N St.  John's  Rooms,  Win- 
cheater. 

„    19,— Kent,  E Folkestone. 

„    20.— Gloucester,  E Bath  Bridge,  Tetbury. 

„    22.— Kent,  W National   Schools,    Sid- 
cup. 

„    24. — Northumberland   St.  James' School,  New- 

castle-on-Tyne. 

,,    24.— Surrey,  W Ward  -  street        Hall, 

Guildford. 

,,     24.— Warwick Public  Hall,  ErdlnntoD. 

,,    2.5.— Durham,  E Butterknowle,  via  Dar- 
lington. 

„    25.— Hants.,  S Gosport. 

„    26.— West  Surrey  Guildford. 

„    27. — Leicester  Leicester. 

,,    29. — Cheshire,  W Braasey-street,  Birken- 
head. 

,,    29.— Middlesex   South  -  place      Chapel, 

rinsbnry. 

,,    29.— Durham,  ^ Ryhope  Colliery. 

June  14. — Monmouth  Abergavenny. 

„     21.— Cornwall,  E Gunnialake. 

.,     21.- Stafford,  S Brownhills. 

Corrections  and  additions  must  reach  the  G.W.C.T.'s 
office  not  later  than  Tuesday  morning,  or  they  cannot  be 
inserted  in  the  next  issue  of  the  Watchword. 

(Signed)       Joseph  Malinb,  G.W.C.T. 


G.W.SEC.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Yorkshire,  Cleveland.  —  On  and  after  May 
15,  Bro.  Skelton,  D.D  ,  will  reside  at  7,  Brent- 
n  all-street,  Middlesbrough. — Signed,  John  B, 
CoLLiNGS,  Hon.  G.  W.  Sbc. 

LIST  OF  NEWLY  INSTITUTED  AND 
RESUSCITATED  LODGES. 

No.    Name  of  Lodge.    District.  Town-  Inst.  Offlcor 


pablio 

Baenoa  AyresRobert  Vero 

2561  Lily  of  A.ekftBfl  Lancashlre.N 

Askam 

A.  L.  Garnott 

3319  J.  B.  Goujh  ..   Hants.  N.     . 

Midhurst 

.W.  C.  Burley 

2531  Sparkl'ng 

Bishop  Auol 

Watar         ..    Durham,  8,  . 

.  J,  Walton 

1969  Hope  of  Nant- 

Nantwich 

.  D.  Hall 

3637  Sidney           ...  Laoes.  S.E,  . 

Salford 

-J.  G.  Tolton 

3355  Contreof Unity  Stafford,  8.  .. 

Hednesford  . 

A.  Rowley 

313  Hope  of   Mlt-  Surrey.    E. 

.T.  Morland 

L67S  Acorington 

870  Tindalo  Pride  Cumberland. 

Tindale 

.G.  BeU 

2198  Axbridfia    Ex- 

celsior       ..  Somersot  B... 

Azbrid^e 

W.G.Westlake 

S9M  Sonthtown    ..  Norfolk 

,.T.  GoatB 

1*31    Wat*r  Lily  ...  Monmouth    . 

Redwiok 

..J.  J&mee 

3i61  Oldham  Love 

Oldham 

..J.  Q.  Tolton 

378  Walton'sHappy 

Walton 

,  R.  W.  Klrkus 

4i0  Ne  Vilo   Yano  Lanes.,  N.      . 

.  Barrow  -  ia 

..A.L.  Gamett 

3719  North      Wal- 

North      Wal-  ^ 

shamRescuo  Norfolk 

sham 

.J.  E.  AiiBtin 

2831  Per  Mare  Per 

Terram     ..  Kent,  E. 

Walmer 

.3.  C.    Wofltou 

1974  Dawn        ot 

Liberty     ..  Somerset,     E 

Bath    ... 

.J.  3.  Stiirgca 

7i2  RoceiterDoTe  Stafford,  S.  .. 

Roceiter 

.J,  Spencer 

817  Hope  of  Nor- 

..T.  Johnson 

3015  PrideofHilgay  Norfolk 

Hilzay ... 

..H.  E.  Aldrich 

DEQRKB  rEMPLE. 

tion,  Salford  Lanca.,   S.E... 

Salford... 

..J.  G,  Tolton 

(Signed) 

John  B.  Co 

IDLINGS,  Hon 

.  G.WsSec. 

MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT  LODGE. 

Bro.  W.  Winton,  D.O.T.,  54,  Con ingham- road. 
Shepherd's  Bush,  W. 

Next  session  will   be  held   South-place   Chapel, 
Finsbury,  Saturday,  May  29.     6  p.m.  prompt. 
Order  of  Bosiness. 

1.  Opening  ceremonies. 

2.  Calling  roll  of  officers. 

3.  Beport  of  Credential  Committee, 

4.  Reading  minutes. 

5.  Report  of  D.S.  J.T. 

New  Business. 

6.  Report  of  Grand  Lodge  Kepresentatives. 

7.  Appointment  of  Standing  Committees. 

8.  Reading  of  minutes. 

9.  Closing  ceremonies. 

J.  H.  Retallack-Moloney, 

Worthy  District  Secretary. 
The  Limes,  North  Bow,  E. 
May  11,  1886. 


G.SJ.T.'S    OFFICIAL    NOTICES. 

Quarterly  returns  and  passwords  have  been 
forwardtd  to  tlio  D.S.J.T.'e,  and  should  now  be  in 
the  possession  of  the  Temples. 

S.J.T.'s  may  expect  their  commissions  and  report 
forms  within  a  day  or  two.  A. S.J.T.'s  and 
"V. S.J.T.'s  will  receive  their  papers  a  few  days 
later.— Joseph  Walshaw,  G.S.J.T, 


LONDON  SONS  OF  TEMPERANCE. 

The  18th  annual  meeting  of  the  London  Grand 
Division  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance  Friendly 
Society  was  held  at  the  South  Metropolitan  Tem- 
perance Hall,  Blackfriars-road,  S.E.,  on  Wednes- 
day, May  5,  1886.  The  meeting  was  addressed  by 
Mr.  Theodore  Fry,  M.P.,  T.  Robinson,G.W.P.,  S. 
Hawley,  P.G.W.P.,  C.  H.  Gorringe,  P.G.W.P., 
and  others.  The  hall  was  well  filled.  The  Grand 
Secretary,  Bro.  J.  Vincent,  read  the  annual  report, 
from  which  we  learn  that  the  membership  at 
December,  1885,  numbered  3,869.  The  sick  fund 
receipts  for  the  year  amounted  to  £4.254  17b.  Bd., 
and  the  claims  paid  to  £2,433  I83.  2d.  The  funeral 
fund  receipts  amounted  to  £1,050  138.  4d. , 
and  the  claims  paid  to  £380,  leaving 
a  balance  of  £2, 491  12a.  7d. ,  to  be 
added  to  the  reserve  of  the  benefit  funds,  which 
now  amounts  to  £21,842,  and,  being  invested  in 
freehold  ground-rents,  produces  over  4  per  cent. 
per  annum  interest.  Seventeen  per  cent,  of  the 
members  declared  on  the  sick  fund,  the  total 
average  of  sickness  for  the  year  being  five-and-a-half 
days  ;  the  death-rate  being  under  6^  per  1,000,  a 
rate  that  will  bear  a  most  favourable  comparison 
with  any  other  sick  benefit  society.  During  the 
evening  a  resolution  was  passed  unanimously  as 
follows  :  "  That  this  meeting  heartily  supports  the 
Sunday  Closing  Bill  for  the  county  of  Durham." 
This  was  signed  by  the  chairman  of  the  meeting, 
and  sent  to  the  Lord  Bishop  to  present  to  the 
House  of  Lords.  A  choir  and  string;  band  gave 
some  capital  singing  and  music  during  the  evening. 


Bbo.  Rosbottom  IB  Dowopen  for  engf^^mente  to  speak 
«nd sing.— 100,  Pool  Stock,  Wi^n,  Latcu;— {Aqvtj 


Our  Orphanage. — Some  time  sinco  I  wrote 
Bro.  Rolfe  asking  him  to  forward  mo  a  box  to  place 
in  my  commercial  room,  and  suggesting  to  our 
brother  that  steps  should  betaken  to  place  a  box  in 
every  Temperance  hotel  in  the  kingdom.  I  have 
received  my  box,  and,  replying  to  my  suggestion, 
Bro.  Rolfe  informs  me  if  the  suggestion  is  to  be 
carried  out  local  friends  must  make  the  arrange- 
ments. Will  some  good  brother  or  sister  in  each 
town  where  there  ara  Temperance  hotels  call  upon 
the  proprietors  and  see  if  arrangements  can  be 
made  for  placing  a  box  in  each  hotel.  If  this  can 
be  done  I  am  sure  our  Orphanage  would  be  bene- 
fited.—S.  W.  TrsoE,  W.D.Chap.,  Temperance 
Hotel,  Luton,  Beds. 

Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill.— TheG.E.Supt.,in  his 
report  to  the  Grand  Lodge,  referred  to  Mr.  C.  A. 
V.  Conybeare's  Bill  to  prohibit  the  sale  of  intoxi- 
cating liquors  to  children.  He  said  Mr.  Cony- 
beare's bill  is  threatened  in  committee,  and  that 
strenuous  efforts  will  be  made  to  except  from  its 
provisions  children  who  are  sent  to  buy  drink  for 
their  parents.  That  is  the  most  important  clause 
in  the  bill.  If  it  is  altered  so  as  to  allow  chil- 
dren to  buy  drink  for  their  parents  the  bill  will  be 
destroyed.  We  have  a  thorough-going  Tem- 
perance man  in  Mr.  Conybeare.  He  believes 
in  going  to  the  very  root  of  the  evil 
to  destroy  it.  Knowing  there  is  oppo- 
Bition  to  the  bil! ,  we,  as  Good  Templars, 
should  do  our  best  to  support  Mr.  Conybeare  in 
trying  to  protect  the  children  from  the  greatest 
curse  in  our  land — the  liquor  traffic.  We  can  write 
to  our  M.P.'b  asking  them  to  support  the  bill.  And 
if  the  L.E.S.  of  every  Lodge  had  a  petition  form 
and  got  all  the  members  to  sign  it  and  send  it  to 
the  D.E.Supt.  and  they  send  it  to  the  G.E.Supt, 
who  would  get  it  presented  to  the  House  of  Com- 
mons, a  petition  with  the  signatures  of  74,000 
Good  Templars  would  assist  Mr.  Conybeare  with 
his  bill.— Samuel  Crispin,  W.C.T.,  Help  and 
Refuge  Lodge,  Redruth. 


A    SCEPTICAL    CLERGYMAN 

THROWS   ASIDE    HIS    DOUBTS    AND   BEARS 
STRONG  TESTIMONY  TO  THE  TRUTH. 

Scepticism  is  a  deplorable  thing,  especially  when  it  leaves 
the  mind  on  a  Btormy  sea  without  anchor  or  hope  of 
haven.  It  does  not  probably  prevail  any  more  in  these 
days  than  it  did  in  the  past,  but  we  hear  more  of  it  be- 
cause of  the  publicity  given  by  the  secular  FresB.  Some 
minds  are  ao  constituted  that  they  cannot  accept  anything 
without  proof,  and  yet  they  do  not  necessarily  demand 
that  the  proof  shall  have  the  stamp  of  highest  authority. 
They  recognise  merit  for  itself,  and  accept  it  gladly, 
knowing  that  eventually  it  must  gain  general  recogni- 
tion. The  legal  and  medical  professions,  as  well  as  the 
ecclAsiastical,  are  slow  to  adopt  what  may  conflict  with 
their  notions  of  self-interest  and  right.  New  ideas  are 
almost  always  disturbing,  but  eventually  they  become 
assimilated,  and  are  warmly  commeaded. 

Th«  caie  of  Rev.  George  Waterman,  a  talented  clergy- 
man of  Berwyn  Lodge,  Broaditone,  VVinborne,  England, 
suggests  these  observations.  He  got  into  a  desperate  con- 
dition, which  thorsughly  unfitted  him  for  ministerial 
work.  His  mind,  sympathising  with  his  body,  became 
very  much  depressed.  As  the  mind  is,  so  the  thoughts 
are.  He  finally  put  himsflf  under  the  care  of  the  best 
London  specialists.  For  several  years  he  pursued  the 
ever -fleeting  phantom,  but  at  last  they  told  him  his  case 
was  beyond  amendment.  Still  more  thoroughly  depressed, 
he  grew  ecceptical  to  a  degree,  and  believed  himself 
doomftd.  Providentially,  however,  he  had  his  attention 
drawn  to  a  widely-reported  means  of  restoration  in  cases 
like  his  own.  He  reluctantly  began  its  use.  Every  few 
weeks  'he  had  chemical  analyses  made,  and  finding 
constant  improvement,  he  eagerly  persevered  ;  and  when 
26  bottles  kad  been  used,  the  analyst  reported  :— 
*'  No  trace  of  either  albumen  or  sugar  by  the 
severest  teste,"  In  other  words,  he  exclaimed  with 
rapture,  "I  was  cured  I  "  lie  had  Bright's  disease  of 
the  kidneys.  That  was  in  18S2  ;  and  from  the  day  he 
put  aside  his  scepticism  at  the  use  of  an  unauthorised 
remedy  until  to-day,  he  has  been  strong  and  well  in  body 
and  mind  ;  and  contrary  to  the  boast  of  his  friends  hus 
had  no  relapse.  It  is  only  fair  to  remark,  though  it  may 
be  unusual  for  papers  editorially  to  do  so,  that  "Warner  b 
Safe  Cure  "  is  the  remedy  that  saved  Mr.  Waterman's 
life,  to  which  he  bears  ever  willing  testimony.  And 
when  we  see  it  publicly  endorsed  Vy  such  eminent  persons 
of  quality  as  the  Right  Rev.  Bi-hop  Edward  Wilson,  of 
Canada,  R.  Henry  Davis,  Missi.iMary  of  Kobe,  Japan, 
Rev.  D.  A.  Brown,  of  Aultsville,  Canad*,  the  Ite^'. 
Thomas  J.  Bryant,  of  1,  Myrtle-place.  London-road, 
]  Bognor,  Sussex,  the  Rev,  James  Brietley,  M.A., 
I  Congleton.  and  others  equally  well-koown,  we  un 
1  kesitfttingiy  commend  it  tu  the  favour  of  our  readers. 


May  17,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


SIT 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDIGESTION. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  dull  and  sleepy ;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
sticky  slime  collects  about  the  teeth.  The 
appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach ;  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  or  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
months  it  is  attended  with  a  greenish-coloured  expectoration.  The  patient  feels  tired 
all  the  whUe,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  afford  any  rest.  After  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
irritable,  and  gloomy,  and  has  evil  forebodings.  There  is  a  Giddiness,  a  sort  of  whirling 
sensation  in  the  head  when  rising  up  suddenly.  The  bowels  become  costive ;  the  skin  is 
dry  and  hot  at  times;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms;  the  vision  becomes 
impaired,  with  spots  before  the  eyes  ;  there  is  a  feeling  of  great  prostration  and  weakness. 


All  these  symptoms  are  in  turn  present, 
population  has  this  disease  in  some  of  its 
varied  forms,  Seigel's  Syrup  changes  the 
ferments  of  the  Digestive  organs  so  as 
to  convert  the  food  we  eat  into  a  form  that 
will  give  nourishment  to  the  feeble  body, 
and  good  health  is  the  consequence.  The 
effect  of  this  remedy  is  simply  marvellous. 
Millions  upon  millions  of  bottles  have  been 
sold  in  this  country,  and  the  testimonials  in 
favour  of  its  curative  powers  are  over- 
whelming. Hundreds  of  so-called  diseases 
under  various  names  are  the  result  of 
Indigestion,  and  when  this  one  trouble  is 
removed  the  other  diseases  vanish,  for  they 
are  but  symptoms  of  the  real  malady. 


It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 

REMEDY 

IS 

SEIGEL'S 
SYRUP. 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
people  speaking  highly  of  its  Curative 
properties  prove  this  beyond  all  doubt. 


SOLO  BV  ALL  CHEMISTS  AND  MEDICINE  VENDORS. 
Price  2s.  Gd.  pei*  Bottle. 


318 


THE    OOOO    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Mav  17,  1886. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 


vbki    llffht  the    LodRe 


naet.      Wtien  no  hoar  In  ^'Btp    thb  LfiiiKB  meetw  -v  "  t-."- 

I.odpe  Secretarie.  plense  note  tli;\i  we  do  not    send     recelpw  for 
uarment  of  .ob«crlption»  :    ths  uppoarance  of  tHe  .nnonnoeilionu 
for  th©  Dftrtod  paia  for  befne  a  mfflcletit  actenowledement. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  FOR  INSERTION. 

Onorter    One  Line  la.  OJ.    Two  Linos  8s.  Od. 

H.-,H-Year   ,        35.0,1.  „         6s.  M. 

Year    ,,         6!.  0.1.  „         10s    Od. 

Subscriptions  may  commence  »t  any  date  and  mnst  be  pre- 
paid.   Fost  Grace  Orders  payable  to  JOHM  KEMPSTKR,  at     Lnd- 

gate-clrcufl  "  oQlce.  

METROPOLITAN    L0DOD8. 

MONDAY. 

Armonrr.    Norwood  Sciools.  Routhall.    7.80.  n„i,.„ 

Benjamin   Franlilin.     Percy  Hall,  3,  Percy.street,  Tottenham 

Cnurt-road.  ,   „  «.     o  .c 

Oratltiide.    1,  Wells-bnildlnin,  Hampstoad,  N.W.    8  16. 
KUiB's  Messenger.    Coffee  Palaie,  Hlch-st.,  Notting  Hill  Gate. 
Orange  Branch     Cong.  Sohs.,  St.  Martin-street,  LeloeBtor-aqnaco 
(entrance,  Long's-conrt)-    8.15.  .      ,    ^    ,  v-™ 

Peckham  Dcwdrop.    St.  GeorBe's  Hall,St.Georg6's.rd.,Peckham. 
Eeglna.    British  Schools,  Kentish  Town-road.  N.W. 
Shamrock,    Plicenlx  Coffee  Tav.,  40  New  Kcnt-rd.,  S.K.    8.10. 
South  Metrooolitan  Temocranco  Hall,  Blaclrtnars-rd.,3  K.,  8.15 
Vernon.    176-  Pentonville-road.  N. 

I'CreSDAT. 
Allicrt     Mission  Holl,  Dickensonst.,  Wilkin-st.,  Kentish  Town. 
Albnrt  Bond  ot  Brotherhood.     32,  Besson-st.,  New  Cross,  S.  K. 
G.  W.  McOrce.     3  Percy.street,  Tottenham  Comt-road      »^"- 
Jnbci  Bnms.  Lectnro  Hall,Church-8t.  Chapel.Edgwaro  ri..^.w 
Lambeth  Perseverance.- Wyvil  Hall,(back  e' 'M.S- t-aral'^^''^^) 
NewCrossEicelsior.  WorkiniMen'sCo.Ta.,Church-st.I)epttord 

Stratford  ExceUior.    Temperance  BaU,  Martin-street,  Stratlora. 

WIDNESDAT. 
Citiien.    Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Kingsland-road.    ».15. 
Crown  ot  Surrey.    Welcome  Hall,  Westow-st    HPper  NorwooS. 
Golden  Stream.  St.  James's  Mis.Hall,St..Tame»Vrd.  Bermondsey. 
Good  Shepherd.     EbeneMr  Ch.  SchooWoom   North  E..d-road. 
Harringay.    Pizzey's  Coffee  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Jo.eph  Payne.    Christ  Church  Sch.  Chariton-.t.,  Bomers  Town 
Margaret  M-Currey.    Sydney  HnU,  Leader-street,  Ch«>=ea. 
New  Olapham  Excelsior.    Washington  HaU,  near  Wandsworth- 

road  Station.  .  .      ,      ,t        .      .-« />„f„^ 

rradential.  The Hall.St.Ann  s-rd.,Brliton(nr.Keniiington  Gate). 
The  Mint.     Colliers' Rent  Hall,    Lonjj-lano,  9oat  hwark,  3.B. 

THURSDAY. 
Crystal  Palace.    Pcnge  Bail.  Slation-road  Anerley.  , 

Freedom  ol  London.      Rev.  Harvey  Smith's  Chapel,  Bethnal 

Green-road.    8.15.  ,.  „  _  «.. 

General  Garfleld.    Paradise-road  School,  Olapham-rooa. 

Heart's  Content-     68.  Neal-strcct.  Lon?  Acre,     815. 

Hope  ol  Strcatham.  Iron  School-room,  Natal-road,  Streatbam-B 
James  SlcCnrrey-    Bedford  HaU,  Dpper  Manor-st.,  Chelsea. 
London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall.  Kingsgate-st,,  Holborn.  8.30 
P.iimerBton.     42,  Hartllcld-road,  Wimbledon.  .      <,,c    I 

Shaftesbury  Park.     Prim-  Meth.  School.  Grayshott-road     8-16. 
Silver  Street.    Coffee  Palace,  High-street,  Netting  Hill  Oate- 
South  Acton-     Methodist  Free  Church,  Bollp  Bndgc-road 
Trinity-     Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trinity-street,  Borough. 

FRIDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.    Camden  Hail,  Kinc-st.,  Camden  Town-    S.iO. 
British  Queen.     Mall  Hall,  Netting  HUl  Gate.    8.30. 
Orosvcnor  —Teetotal  Hall,  Gcorpe-st.,  Sloanc-sq-,  Chelsea. 
John  Eowen.-AUiance  Hall,  Creek-road  Deptford 
Peckham.    Albert  Hall,  Albert-road,  Peckham.    -luy- Tern,    tl.30 
Pride  ot  LyttletoD.     Boys'  School,  High-street,  Shadwcll. 
Sonth  London-     Bible  Christian  School-room,  Waterloo-road. 
Thomas  Cariyle.     Lockhart  Hall,  King-street,  Hammersmith. 

SATURDAY. 
Comer  Stone.    Temperance  Hall,  High-street,  Poplar. 
George  Thomeloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blacklriars,  S.E 
G   W  Johnson.    Temp  Hall,  Nort;h-st-,  Kennington-rd.    7.45 
Heiirv  AnseU.  Wellington  Hall,WelIlngton-st..Upner-st.l8lington 
Mile  End.    German  Wcslcyan  Chapel,  Commerc.al-road,  IL 
Victoria  Park.    Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-bine,  Bethnal  Green. 

PBOVINOIAL   LODOBS. 

MONDAY. 
AlCERsnoT.— Mra.StOTOld's  School-room,  Albert-road.    7.30. 
AtDKRSHOT.— Ash  Vale.    Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Commissariat 

EtlcKPoolI^mding  Star.    Drill  HaU  Yorkshire-street 
BRloHTO»--Royal  Sussex.   Sussex-street  Mission  HaU      8.15. 
BriohtoN.— Queen's  Park.     Bentham-road  Mission  HaU- 
EI'SOM--Epsoni  Home  Circle.  Hlgh-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
LAKCaSTF.Rr-County  Palatine.      Market  Hall.  Coffee  House, 

LI:e°ds!— BritishRose.'    Templars'  Miss,  Rm  (liack  Adeiphi-st.), 
SiNPWICH.-Richboro'  Castle.      Templars  Hall.  High-st-     7-30- 
VKNTNOR-— Undercliff.    Temperance  Hotel.    8.15. 
WOKIHO.— Maybury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  HoteL 

TUESDAY. 
BIKMrsoHAM.-Sandtord  Model,  St.  Sayionr's  Sch..  Farm-«t.  7.45 
BtJCKlNQHASL- Buckingham.    Temperance  Hall,  Well-st-     7.30 
C»MBRIDGE--Loyal  Cambridge.  G-T-Mis3.Hall,Vlctona-.»t.  8.15.- 
CHELMSFORD--  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rms  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
FoLHEBTOKB  — Cajsar's  Camp.     Cong.  Schools,  Tontine-street. 
rooT3  CRiT.-Bu=y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road-  7.30. 
GREAT  YARMOOTH.— Good  Hope.    Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  46- 
'}mLl.FORD--Stcphen  Percy-    Ward-streot  HaU.    8.15. 
HASTISG3.-Saion.    Old  Town  HaU,  Bigh-st.       7  SO. 
S"L.-Paragon.    G.T.  Hall,  St.  Johu's-street  Juv.  Temp     6. 
LtlctSTER— Excelsior.     Charles-street  School.room.     7.J0. 
MANCHESTER.-Tower  ol  Refuge.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,   Upper 

Mancui!s?Ir.-^r"i!  C.  Garrett.  26,  He-wltt.st.,  Hlghtown.   7  45. 
MiNCHE8IKR.-Oood  Samaritan.  Cong.  Sch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.30. 
Pltmoutb  —Temple  ot  Peace.    Borough  Aims.    Eedtord-at 
rtiiE  (I  W  )     Ryde.    Temperance  HaU,  High-street- 
BiTFROH  WAIPEN,— Saffron.    Temperance  HaU,  HUI-st.    8.5. 
■WoBTHISO.— Workman's  Own.    Temp.  Institute,  Ann.at. 

WEDNESDAY 
BiTH.-CottereU    Friends'  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
BRIOBTOS--BriBhtholnistone,  Belgrave-street  School-room. 
CnvBTER.-Octagon.    Temperance  HaU,  Frodabam-strcet. 
ENDEKBr  CLeioesterj.-Oharies  Brook.    National  School-room. 
iJ0PAl.M!NG.— Friends.    Congregational  School-room- 
HULL--Always  Active.    Lower  Union-street  Club-room. 
SODTHEND.-NU  Desperandum.    British  Schools.  High-street 
ST  LEONARl.s.-St.  Leonards.    Temperance  HaU,  Norman.road. 
Wedsesbort.— Pioneer.  Piim.Meth,School-rm.,Lea  Brook.  7.30. 
Wbtmootm.— Caxton.    Temperance  flaU,  Park.straet. 
WI8BBCB.— Glarkaon  Lecture  Room  PubUc  HaU. 

THURSDAY. 
BiRMINOHAM.— Severn-street.    Severn-street.  .._...,,„ 
B0I.TOS.— Claremont.  Barter  Amm  0.  Tav.,Hlgher  Brdge-st.7.30. 

GravesesD star.  Public  Hall. 

Ot    YakmoOTH. -Bethel.    Mariners  Chapel,  South  Quay.    7.30. 
KiN09T0ii-CP0ll-Htn.l..— Klngston-upon-HuU.      O.I.  HaH,  St. 
John's.Btreet.    7.80. 


LfEua  — N'il  Dpspcrandnm.  WIntoun-st-  Sch.-rm.  (iff  North-st.) 
LF.ICE3TF,R -Emanuol  Friar-lane  Sunday- school. 
ManCHEsTRR--Clty.  Temp.  HaU.6tanley-st.,Port.Bt.,Piccadilly 
PoRTSMonrH- -Templars'  Alliance.  Sch.-rm.v.ctona-at-  /-W, 
RAMSOATE.-Snng  Harliour.  Sailors'  Bethel,  I^npold-st  7-30. 
Shepfielb.— Pennington  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harishead. 

SPALOTNO.-Hand  In  Hand.      Temperance  HaU      8.16. 

STONKHOOSE  (PLVMOUTH).- Mt.  Bdgcumbe,  Saiiors  Welcome. 
FEIDAV 

BtAcirooL.-Oleam  ef  Hope.    Abingdon-street  Schoolroom- 

BnioHTOS —Advance  Guard-  Lewes  Rd-,  CongL  Behl-   Km-,  8.16 

BRISTOL.— Morning  Star.    Temper,anee  HaU,  Broad.street   7.45. 

DARNAIL.— HopeotDavnall.    Congregational  School.    7.30. 

Foi  JESTOVR  —Safeguard  ot  PoUtestone.  Congregational  School. 

GuiLBFOKP.— Guiidtord.    Ward-street  HaU.    8.16- 

Hull  — Cnited  Effort    Club  Room.  Lower  Union-street    7.30. 

Lowestoft.— Welcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 

Mahohester.— Loyal  R.  Whitworth,  117,  Qrosvenor-atroet,  All 

NEwMALBltll.-anro  Refnge.  Bap.  Oh.Soh..rm.,Kingston-ra.7.30. 

OXFORD  —City  of  Oxford.    Temperance  HaU,  Pembroke-street. 

TDNBninoE  WELLS.— Silent  Dew.     Friendly  Societies  Hall. 

Wetmodth.— Hope  ot  Weymouth.    Temp,  HnU,  Park-st-    7.30. 

WlKOniSTER.-Itohon  Valley.     St.  Maurice  Hall,  High.Btreet. 

YORE.— Harbour  ot  Friendship.    Lendal  School-room.    7..JU. 
SATORDAT. 

EAER0W-TTi-FURlO!SS.— Hope  ot  Barrow.  Temp.  HaU,  Oreengate. 

Gl'ILDFOBP.-Rescue.     Ward-street  Hall.     7.S0. 

Manchester  — ConcUlo  et  Lahore.  5,  Fountalo-st-,  City-  7  p.m. 

PLTMOUTH.— Aik  ot  Love.    Hope  Chapel  School-room,  Ebring- 
ton-street.  ^^^^j,^^    ISLANDS. 

JEBSET.-Sir  H.  Hayelock.     G.  T.  HaU,  Unlon-st.    Thursday 
IRELAND. 

DuBLiii.— St.  Catherine's.    Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 

MONTE  VIPEO.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  rlf '"  JiedTM     Tnes. 

Mobie  VIDEO.-Pioneer.    Catte  Guarani,  No.  18.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA.  ^  .      , 

MELBODBNK.-Hopc  ol  Caritou.    Independent  Church  School 

room,  Eathdown-street  (near  ElUa-street),  Cariton.    Monday 

AUSTRALIA  (SOUTH). 

Orand  Lodge  of  South    AustrAlla    I.0.0.1 

B.  W.G.  Lodge  of  the  World. 

Members  ot  the  Order  emigrating  to  South  Australia  wUl  plesae 

nu"theaddre«oftheO.W.8.-W.  W.  Wlnwood,  I.O.O.T.  OIBce 

Adelaide,  S.A.  

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODQES 
Aden  Araliia.— Hope  of  Aden.Steamer  Point ;  Thursday  7. 
ALEXANDBIA.-Ut  Proslm.    Sailors' Home  Manna     wed.   7. 
RAWAL    PINDEE-Eicelsior.        2nd  Royal   Sussex    Beg^"™- 

School.room,  The  Fort.    Monday,  7.     L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown 
CAIRO. -St.    Andrew's.      1st  Black  Watch         Fencing    Boom, 

Abbasslyeh  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D    Si^rgt  «  .Bedsom 
COLCHESTER.-Stronghoid  of  Friendship.  Int.  Sch.,  Camp,  Wed. 
EoTPT.-Lome.     N.W.  Block.  Ramleh  Barracks. 
H.M.S.  SOPEEB.ZANTE.— Rose  ot  the  East.    Tuoa. 
PORTSEA.-Portsmouth  Garrison.    Cairo  Eestaoiant.    Sat.    7. 
RAMLEa  (Egypt).— Branch  of  Egypt's  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
IkhmonW. Yks.)-Howard'«  Green.Workm.n's  Hali,Thursday,7. 
SHnEBURYNESS.-Hope  Mission-room,    Bigb-street.     Monday. 
MiLTA.-Shropshire  Gmding  Star    a..  The  Rest.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 
NEWRY.-Homeward  Bound,  M  IS-^.H""?' School      Men  7. 
OLD  BROMPION.-Red.  White  and  Blue    I  O.G.I.  Hall  Sat.  7. 
PORTSEA  —Nil  Desperandum.     Cairo  Kestnrant.    Thursday.    7. 
H  M.S  Nelson.  Adstealli.— Red  Cross.     Saturday. 


FOREIGN  SAILINGS. 

SisTitR  SruELEY,  P.  W.C.T.  ,of  Nottingham  Castle 
Lodge,  sails  for  Ne^y  York  in  the  Umbria,  from 
Liverpool,  on  May  22,  and  would  be  glad  to  know 
ot  any  member  going  by  the  same  ye"*!!'  ^J*'^""' 
Mrs. 'Stubley,  care  of  Mr.  J.  Peacock,  W.U.h.,  UJI, 
TJniou-road,  Nottingham. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 

CORRESPOIIDENTS  are  r.quested  to  notice  th«  toUowing  ta- 
"'No'Sioe°wiUhrtake1i'SoomLSVlionB  unless  acc.mpa«ied 
by  the  name  ot  the  sender.  ,  -       ,     _ 

,e^ncr;^oS°m.'^ti'^rd"a^e's,sXThi?etr.trj.:y^^^ 

uScesla,y°Jeu1ls  a?'dmat?is  ot  merely  lec»!  .■«.«-..(;  names 
should  lie  used  sparingly,  and  Plainly  ■^nwen-  i.„u.court 

Address,  Editor,  Good  Tejiplars'  Watchword,  3,  Bolt-court, 
Fleet-street,  London,  E.C. 

T  p  F  _Wo  do  not  wish  to  re-open  the  diBCawion  on 
the  meVe  accident  of  a  word.  It  wae  anfficiently  disposed 
"'lAl^l'H.-Thlnks.  But  for  the  advertisement,  the 
paper  would  cost  three  times  the  pr.ce.  R«?,<lf  f  "»  ""' 
oljliged  to  take  all  the  medicine  advertised,  but  m  one  or 
two  instances  BOreness  of  temper  would  «"BB"'  'J-^;'  ^ 
slight  corrective  IS  needed,  as  we  behove  a  great  deal  of 
bad  temper  is  due  to  disorder  of  the  li»tr. 


•Wl  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  "^o"  °J  '*;'? 
paper  to  Bro.  Raine'e  advertiBement,  which  will  be  fourd 

in  these  pages.— [Advt.1 

BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND  DEATHS. 

Births.  Marriages,  and  deaths  are  announced  at  the 
foibwini  rates  ^TWenty  words.  6d.  ;  every  an  word. 
adStional,  3d.  Two  initials  count  a.  one  word,  whether 
prefixed  or  affixed  to  the  name. 

BIRTH. 

BEKOH.-On  May  4,  at  Richmond, York..,the  wife  of  Bw. 

Geo.    Beech,    L.D.,    Howard'.  Green  Lodg«   A   27, 

Military,  of  a  daughter.  


PATRONISED 


5000 


ftgtncies. 


ni)  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 

X/4l     and     H0NE9TLT    EEALI3ED     by    persons    of  EITHEB 

SEX.  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  lor 
particular,  and  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watts,  &  Company,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham.--r^tst»£«mine^__ _^ „ 


BY    ROYALiTY. 

SILK 
UMBRELLAS. 

28.    6d.    each. 

Direct  from  the  Manufacturer, 
1  Ladies'  or  Genta'  Plain  or  TwiU 
Silk,  Parker's  hollow  ribbed 
framea.  beautifuUy  carved  and 
mounted  eticks,  aent  Parcel  Post 
free,  28.  9d.  (or  36  stamps), 
16,000  sold  in  twelve  montbs. 


'^PARJKER' 

UMBPpLLA 

i'd1r?jr4»pSSrim?X'w°o?l«*Vo1?ScL^°S^ 
3  HEFFIELD  


r»0  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by  persons  of 
Xi/il  either  sex  seUing  the  Parker  Umbrella  (regis- 
tered)—For  particulars,  address  stamped  directed  enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker:  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield^ 


SWALLOWING  POISON.  Spurts  of  disgusting 
mucous  from  the  nostrils,  or  dropping  upon  the 
tonsDs,  a  stooped-up  feeling  in  the  head  and  doU  pains 
in  the  forehead,  with  incessant  blowing  of  the  nose, 
hawkingand  spitting,  and  a  bad  breath  ;  this  is  (^atarrh, 
the  forerunner  of  Consumption.  No  other  such  loath- 
some and  treacherous  malady  curses  mankind.  While 
asleep  the  Catarrhal  impurities  are  inhaled  mto  the 
LuniS  and  swallowed  into  the  Stomach  to  Pmson  every 
part  of  the  system.  Ur.  Lane's  Catarrh  Cure  aHords  im- 
mediate relief  and  a  permanent  Cure  of  this  dangerous 
and  unpleasant  disease,  relieves  headache  and  purifies 
the  breath.  It  is  sold  by.all  Chemists  and  Dealers.  A 
Treatise  on  Catarrh,  its  treatment  and  Cure,  sent  free, 
post  paid,  to  anybody  on  application  ;  or  a  bample  Bottle 
of  the  Remedy  sent,  carriage  paid,  to  any  address  on 
receipt  of  Is.— Address,  Fbkdk.  W.  Halb,  61,  Chandoa- 
street,  Covent  Garden,  London. 


GENT'S  18-C.   ROLLED  GOLD  SOLID 
-——-1  DOUBLE  ALBERTS.  |,„  „,,,„ 

W  e  oner  to  T  'j^^^  weeks  an 

iiiie'rt  olSost  marveUoas  value,  at  the  merely  ?<>?i°«l  Prj'f  »'   ' 
oi    so  i  to  Induce  further  custom-    They  are  finished  equal  to 
a  riiain  coitine  £7-    This  chance  should  not  he  missed.    As  wo 
Lv^o°nraUmHednumherw.cansellatthi.absurdl,lowp^ioe, 
wo  can  suDBly  no  person  with  more  than  one.    P.o  o.  s  M  no 

i£gg^-^^^.rsi^iS^^s:i-g^  ' 
HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  I     BOTANIC    BEER  I 

A  most  Refreshing,  Agreeahle,  and  Wholesome  Be»erj«eJ« 

the  MUllon,  at  a  very  triflini;  cost.     This  valuable  substitute  lol 

Alcoholic  Drinks  can  only  he  obtained  by  u«in|t 


SMCA-SO^T'S 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vassing.-Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London.  


Sdnday  Dkunkennbss  in  Ireland.— A  Parlia- 
mentary return  was  published  on  Wednesday, 
olving  the  number  of  arrests  for  drunkenness  with- 
fn  the  metropolitan  police  district  of  Dublin,  the 
cities  of  Cork,  Limerick,  and  Waterford,  and  the 
town  of  Belfast,  on  Sundays,  between  May  7,  1883 
and  April  29,  1885,  both  days  inclusive.  The 
arrests  are  given  from  8  a.m  on  Sundays  until 
8  a.m  on  Mondays.  In  Dublin  the  total  amounted 
to  1  780.  In  the  city  of  Cork  there  were  679 
arrests,  in  Limerick  260,  in,  Waterford  243,  in 
Belfast  834. 


Comporad  of  Yarrow,  BandeUon,  Comttey  &  Horehoimd 

From  One  Table-spoouJul  ol  this  most  wholesome  Componnd  you 
can  at  once  produce  a  Gallon  of  prime 

HERB    OR    BOJANIO    BEER. 

nrr?rt=hirs!sr.^?rL"^ort';e"a^!fhtKi,^S"iSj 

kind.  '  Thla  matchless  Preparation  fives  to  the  Beverage. 
Colour.  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Uead  eiactlj  Uke  Bottled 
Ale  It  is  free  from  Alcoliol,  and  yet  It  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
Btimulatinc,  and  tavlgorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstamer 
and  Non-Abstainer,  and  is  thoroushly  acceptab  e  to  the  pahl  o 
taste,  and  Its  valuable  medlcmal  qnaUties,  as  amild  and  genatou. 
tonic,   greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 

^'in^sSI'at  6d-,  Is-,  and  2s.  each.  Sole  Proprlotori 
and  Man  "ielurers,  and  may  be  obtained  WHolesale 
oSly  from  NEWBALL  ADD  MASON,  Mannlacturlng 
OhomlatJ,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  ChemlsU-  Be  Auro  yon  ask  for  ■'  M.«>n». 
BneoUl-A  Sample  BotUe,  enough  to  make  FourOanona,  wn« 
»BS*(*$aldtoanyaddieulor9itunpL   AOEHTa  WASIBD, 


Mat  17,  1886. 


THE    «00D    TEMPLAHS'    WATCmVORD, 


319 


the 


rc 
3      t— 

WARNER'S  SATE  CURE 

la  made  from  a  simple  tropical  leaf  of  rare  value,  and  ii  i 
vo$iHvt  rentdii  for  all  diseanes  that  cause  paina 
lower  5«rt  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache  jaun- 
diea,  dizzmess,  gravel,  and  all  dimcolliea  of  the  kidneys. 
liver,  and  urinary  organs.  For  Female  DUecuet  it  has  no 
equal.  It  restores  the  organs  that  make  the  blood,  and  hcnca 
IB  tjto  best  BI<jci.i  Pari«er.  It  is  the  only  known  remedy 
that  enres  BEIGHT-3  DISEASE.  «<aiieuy 

(For  Diabetes  use  Wanur;  Safe  Diabete,  Cure,4  6  per  Bottle  ) 
_^'',"  WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
ChemiltaandDrugsists.  and  at  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  Hyonr 
ohamilt  does  not  keep  ,t.  and  will  not  order  it,  Knd  yoS 

ertoi  to  H. H. WARNER 4  CO., 47, FABRINGDON ST., LOMOIIiEA 
KLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


QOO 


In  Boies  at  la.  IJd.,  Js.  94,  Is.  6d.,  and  lis. 


pOCK 


LE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Boies  at  Is.  Ijd.   Zs.  9il.,  4>.  ed.,  and  lis. 


PJOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 

OSLT 
PBEPAttATIOK 

njtCED   BKFOBE  TKK   FtJSLlO. 

pOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS   PILLS. 


4,  CHEAT    ORMO;<D  STREET, 


J   tURK   lUK    Ah).    !  > 


HOLIOWAYS  OINTMENT 


tOHMMd  of  tliia  B£KEDT,  Erery  Han  may  b« 
Ail  own  Doctor.  It  may  be  rubbed  into  tb4 
Byatem,  so  as  to  reach  any  internal  Complaint] 
by  these  means,  il  cures  Sorea  or  Ulcers  in  the 
IHBOAT,  STOMACH,  LIVES,  SPISE,  or  othul 
Parts.  It  is  an  infallible  remedy  ftr  BAD  lEOS, 
BAD  BBEASTS,  Contracted  or  Stiff  Joint..,  GOOX 
BHEUIUTISII.  and  all  kinds   of  Skis  Diseosat 


•FOR  THE  BLOOD  tS  THE  LIFEV 


Gto*RKlS 


WORLD-FAMED 


SISTER  E.  POLL,  Regalia  Manatactar, 

59,  yALCON  RD.,  CLAPHAM  JUNCTION. 

HA3  A  SPECTAL  AS50ItT3rE^"^  OP 

Templar  Stationery^  Ceriificates^  ^o. 


Grand  Lodge  Regaxia  5/6,    10/6,  15/-,  21/-,  to  — 

PcitPLE  Velvet     „        5/-,  7/-,  10/6, 15/-,  21/-,  to — 
District  Lodge     „        5/6,   7/6,   10/6,   15/-,   21/- 

ASD 

Every   Othek   Desceiptiojt    ai   Short    Notice. 

Officers',  303.,  403.,  50s.,  6O3.   the  set.    Members',  5s. 

"3.,  IO3.,  123..  per  doz.      Blue  ditto,  12.,  16a,  ISs.,  203 

per  doz.     Purple   ditto,    ISs.,   163.,   ISs.,    203.,    per  doz 

Samples  on  application. 
L.D.,  E.S.,  V.D.,  S.J.T.,   D.S.J. T.,  73.  6d..  lOs.  6d., 

12^.,  lo3.,  2U.,  to- 
Purple  Silk  VeWet,  1\  Ball-Friuge,  |  Lace  Ornaments, 

and  as  above,  los. 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
Officer*  ,  l{fe„  153.,  20s.,  3^3.  per  set.    llembera'  white, 
3b.,  58.,  6*.  per  doz. 

Goods  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
ii  Required. 


Post  Office  Orders  Payable  Falcon-roid,  London,  S.W 


Temperance  Hotels. 

Three  Lmei.2l9.  pet  a  t  nm,    lOe.Bd.per  Line  beyond. 


(LFRACOMBE.— FosTEE's  Peivatb  Botkl  asd  Board 
IKO  EsTablishmbbt,  the  only  one  on  etrict  Temperance 
piinoiplea.    A'ote  ne%t  Address,    Bteahelxa  Hoaee,   overlookiii^ 


LONDON  -iBBULL-8    1 

oreeoent,  W.O.    Oom/ortable     acoommodation.     Patronised    by 
3  Easton,  St.Pancraa  and  Kin^e  Oroaa  Ryi 


9.L.£zeoatii 


LONDON— XBABfTER's  Tkmpzsanok  Hotel,  7,  8  and  9, 
Bridge  irate r^qaare.  Barbican,  Citj ,  E.G.,  near  Aldersgate-stre©*", 
Metropolitan  Railway  Station.  Most  central  for  business  oi 
pleasure;  oomJortable  and  homely  ;  char^ea  Btriotly  moderate; 
Bedfl  from  Is.  6d.  per  nipht.  Plain  breafctaet  or  tea,  la.  No 
charge  for  attendance.    KBtablisbed  1858.  See  advt.  on  9th  pa^e 


b  wuranted  to  cleanse  Che  bloo2  from  all  imparities  from  what 
.rcaase  arisinsr.  For  Scrofula,  Scarry,  Sores  of  all  kinda 
S^aand  Blood  Diseases,  its  effects  are  marrellonB.  Thooj&iidBor 
iMtimoni&ls  from  aM  parts.  In  bottles,  2a.  9d.  each,  and  in  can^ 
tf  nx  times  the  quantity,  lis.  eachi  of  all  Chemists.  Sent  to  any 
>  idazQM  for  83  or  132  stamps  by  the  ProprietorB.  Ths  LnrooL* 
■  ASD  Mdlavd  Ootvtijcs'  Dbito  Oompaxt,  LiBOoln, 


Established  1851 

BIRKBECK  BANK.— Southampton  Buildinga, 
Chancery  Lane. 

THREE  per  CENT.  INTEREST  allowed  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO  per  CENT.  INTEREST  on  CTJRRE^"^  ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  niinimum  monthly  balances,  whan  not  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  Bank  undertakes  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  of  Deeds.  Writings,  and  other  Securities  and  Valuables  ; 
the  collection  of  BiUa  of  txchange,  Diridends  and  Coupons  ;  add 
the  Purchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Annuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notea  issued 

THE    BIRKBECK  ALilA>-ACK,    with  full  particulars,  po« 


tree,  on  applicatioa. 


FRANCIS  RAVEySCROFT.  Stanager. 


Tlie  Birkbeck  Building  Societys  Annual  Receipts 
exceed.  Five  Millions. 

HOW  TO  PUKCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
GnNKA9  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Possession 
and  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOCIEry,   29,    Southampton-buildings,  Chancery- 

HOWTO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
HVE  SHILLINGS  PER  ilOXTH,  with  immediate 
PossessioD,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Omce  of  the  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD  LA>D  SOCIETY 
as  above. 
THE    BIRKBECK    ALIIA^'ACK,   with  full  particulars,    on 


application. 


FRANCIS  RAVEySCSOFT,  Manager. 


BALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  flguiea  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteen  Feet  High. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys, Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque  Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  which  fly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
hioghter  when  seen  capering  in  the  air  with 
ihe  agility  of  life ;  likewise  a  very  droll 
figure  of  John  Barleyconi  in  his  Ijarrel  12it. 
•jm  high. 

U  Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
■■  Hope,  Temperance  and  Gala  Committees,  on 
application  to  BEN  ILLINGWOKTH,  3,  Rebecca-street,  City- 
roa<l,  Bradford,  Yorks. 
N.E.— A  Grand  Ordinary  10ft.  Balloon  ^vill  be  gent  to  any 
'  ■"       *  "  "  stamps.     Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


Regalia!  Regalia  I  Regalia! 

MASUT.ll.TUnED  AT  THK 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Bii'mingham. 

BEST  MATTCHIAT.      BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  UAKK 


Detailed  Catalogae  free  on  application. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Ee^alia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/6 

(without  fringe). 
Stlk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lodge 
Bilk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


.'Idresa  for  1 


CORNS  AND  BUJNIUNS.— A  gentleman,  many 
years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  mformation  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incon 
Tenienoe.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  Ot 
J.  Potta,E8q.,  Ware  Herts.  Thia  is  no  qoack  impostore 


Ttird   Degree    (Purple)    Eegalia. 

Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purpla 

merino  (lined),  plain  IS/-  per  dozen  ;   with  narrow 

gold  braid,  2l/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 

with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 

with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  15/-, 

Third  Degree  RegaUa,  best  silk  velvet  fnlly 
trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L,  members)  19/6.  22'-.  25/-, 
2G/6,  30/-,  and  35/-.  •. 

District  Lodge  Offloers'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  14,  £2  lOs.  ; 
fuUy  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette, wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,'silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodge  Members'  RegaUa,  purpla 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (plain)  j 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Pei-soual  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Do^'ree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  516. 

Deputies',  Regalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  ^ 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regaliat 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen  ;  with  narrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
wid  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  rcaewood  colour,  4/-. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  17,1^1886. 


»N  EXPERIENCE  01  FIFTY  YEARS  HAS  PEOVED  THAT 


ORIENTAL 
PILLS 


r  failed  lo  CURE, 


,  -r  GIVE  RELIEP,  In  all  DUeaaes  of 
...c  ^,u»ur«;..  •!.«  V...IO.,  .'ncludiug  Pulmouary  Conamnption, 
liAthma,  NerrooB  Debllitj,  Female  Complaints,  &c.,  &c. 

The  PILLS  are  sold  In  Boies  at  1b.  Ud.  and  4b.  e&-  each  ;  th« 
ELIXIR  In  Bottles  at  4a.  6d.  and  IIS.  each,  by  all  Chemlits  and 
pjtout  Medicine  Vendora  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Dr. 
B/iOKB,  Scatborough.  Around  each  Boi  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
Direction*  lor  the  guidance  of  Fatknts  Id  all  Dlaeaies. 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

Clicnlation  FOUR  MILLIONS-"' fw"- 

Erervbody  ihoiikl  read  It ;  a»  a  Ei'ndy  Ouidt  (o  Dmntilie 
Kedicitie  It  U  Invaluable.  Send  for  &  copy,  post  fre«  (rom  Dr 
Ui'i'KK,  Scarborough,  England. 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Is  ■pecially  reummended  by  Bevtfral  eminent  FhyBiciani 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Soarborongh,  authot  of  the  "  Anti- 
Lancet." 

It  has  been  nsed  with  the  most  signal  success  foi 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  Consumption,  Coughs,  Infiueoia, 
Consumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortness 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d,,  4s,  6d.,  and  lis.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chemists,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M, 
CXIOSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


Highest  Aioard  Inieniaiional  EjrJiibiiioUj   Lotidony\ 
1885,  A.P. 

BECKETT'S 

Temperance  Drinks 

BECKETT'S  Lemon  Syrup, 
BECKETT  S  Raspberry  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Lime-Fruit  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Wolseley  Liqueur. 
BECKETT'S  Honey  Liqueurs. 
BECKETT'S  Black  CurrantSyrup 
Winterine,  Gingerette,  and  Peppermint 
Cordials,  &c. 

Can  be  used  v}ith  either  Sot,  Cold,  or  Aerated  Water, 
Excellent  with  Gazogems—Conrement  for  Picnic  and  Lawn 
Tennis  Parties. 
"  First-CUss  BeTerages."— TAe  Grocer. 
"  Have  an  established  reputation." — Nonconformist. 
"  Delicious  Drinks," — Fireside  News. 
Pints  1/9   (sufficient  for   20  tumblers),   Half-pints  Is.  ; 
Sold  by  Chemists,  Grocers,  and  CoHee  Tavern  Co.'s  ;  or 
Two  Pint*  and  upwards  sent.  Carriage  Paid,  direct  from 
the  Manufacturer,  W,  Beckktt,  Heywood,  Manchester, 
London  Dep6t,  Barclay  ft  Soss,  95,  Farringdon-st.,  E.G. 
Jilore  Affenis  Wanted. 


GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 


A    FRIENDLY    GIFT    BOOK, 

MOTTOES    AND    MAXIMS. 
An    Extract   for  Every    Day    in    the    Year. 

Br  A.  MATSON. 

BOUND    IN    CLOTH !    GILT   LETTERING. 

Fourpence,  Post  Free. 

London:  JOHN  KEMPSTER  &  Co.,  3,  Bolt  Codbt, 
Flkr  Strbet,  E,C, 


EPPS'S 

(BREAKFAST) 

GOGOA. 


MADE    WITH    BOILING    WATER 
OR    MILK. 


THOS.  ELDERKBlV, 

BASSINETTE     MANUFACTU  RE  R 

371,  Oxford  Street,  Manchester , 
Branch:— 192,  London  Road,  Liverpool. 


MR.  T.  ELDERKIN'S 
CarriageB  are  all  made 
as  well  as  they  can  be.  No 
bad  work  or  bad  material  is 
allowed.  Send  for  List  and 
lee  opinions  of  Press  and 
Testimonials.  Any  supplied 
on  Elderkin's  popular  plan 
of  easy  payments  of  10s. 
down  and  10s.  per  month,  at 
ly  58.  over  cash  price 


MUSIC    FOR     EVERYBODY.        S3    WORTH    OF     MUSIC    FOR    2s.    6d. 

Bend«tampat  onco  tor  liBt  and  lull  particulars,  too.  H.  ORAUAM,  MtlDSTOBli. 


EVERY    GOOD    TEMPLAR    EVEKY   SUPERINTENDENT,  EVEKT  EARNEST  ABSTAINER    SHOULD  READ       

^^•^„ia*-ff  ^selieitzfje'f^Sthr^rMnt  IroStor  (jje^ar  lor  28.  3d.,  1,J  G.  H.  GKAIIAM,  MirDsluNH. 
17  yoluma  alriadij  publiihei.Jree/ar  It.  Hd.,  Chth  U.  Cd.  each.    Nearly  all  sold.     Order  at  once. 


ILD    OIEI 

^nt  Convulsions, 
ARE  COOLINO  AND  SOOTHING. 


DO    InOT    let    YOU.^ 
Feuningtt'   Children's  Puwders 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BRONCHITIS. 


AGEI\TS  WAXTED 

In  every  Town,  VUlage,  and  Hamlet  In  our  land,  to 
push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Makes,  when  mixed  with  Sugar  and  Water  as  directed, 
the  finest  and  most  delicious  drink  for  the  festive  season. 

The  proprietor  will  be  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  lor  (dinger 
Cordial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  tree,  Nino  Stamps,  from 

R.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  L.D.,   &c..  &c, 

Manufacturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Mlddleton  In-Teesdale,  Co.  Durham. 

Bro.  Raine  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  He 
wUl  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  28.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Ralne  seUs  this  Tea  only  In  61b.  Parcels 
for  108.,  or  tree  by  Parcels  Post  for  108.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  It ;  do  not  buy  If  you  do  not  like  It. 


■  FENNINGS'  LUNG  HEALERS, 

K    __...■..■>./«■        nisil  nnraiin         nnlllnrnn     W  THE  BEST  BESlEDY  TO  CURBALL 

PFENNINGS'   CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ^coughs, colds. asthmas. &c 

H  Eor  Children  CatHng  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulsions.  H      ^  ^^  .^^  Boxes  at  is  "4il   ai,:l  a.  u.J    with  dlro. 

P  (Do  not  contain  Calomel,  Opiam.  Merphla,  or  anything  Injurious  to  H   tl.'.ns.      Sent  post   hei'.'or    1  ."tamjis!      Direct  u 

t"*  a  teriler  babe.)                       ^     ,,.,.,  „  2   ALFKED  KKNUINOS,  Weal  Oow.s,  I.  W. 

K.  Sold  in  Stamped  Boies  at  Is.  lid.  and  a.  9d  (great  savins)  with '"'1  W      The  largest  size  Boies,  a.  9d.  (35  stamps,  post  free, 

g  dir-tions.     .Sent   post   free   for   15   stamps.     Direct   to   AURBD  M   c^tai.,  tgroe  times  the  quantity  of  the  small  boses 

<t  <lea,l  FENNINGS'  EVERY  MOTIIEE'S  liotiK,    which  eonlsln.  S   ^  Read    FENNINGS'    EVEKYBODY'S     DOCTOR 

«  valu^lehiitf  of  Feeding,  Teething,  •WeaniUB,  Sleeping,  &c.    Ask  V   Sent  post  free   13  sUmps.    Direct  A.  fKHHnioa, 
your  Chemist  lor  a  ERKI  Copy.                                                                             "«"  t-owes,  l.W. 

FBNNING3'  B7BBY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sent  post  free  on  application  by  letter  c 
post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fennines.  West  Oo'wea,  I'W. 


WwM 


mi^^' 

LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LEWIS'S  11-  TEA. 

LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 

LEWIu  u  ash  yon  to  send  them  2b. 
either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  yon 
will  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  munificent  Tea  is  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  is  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persons  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yon 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  2s.  a  pound, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carria^ 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewis's 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  evry 
household  in  the  United  Kingdom. 
When  you  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra- 
ordinary tea,  you  will  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends. 
Send  the  28.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  Lewia 
and  Co.,  Ranelagh  Street,  Liverpool. 
(Please  mention  this  paper.) 


NOISES  IN  THE  EARS.  REV.  E.  J.  SiLVERTOS  invltet 
Bufferera  to  send  lor  his  work,  a  book  showing  the  nature 
of  the  disease  and  the  means  of  ciu'e,  Post-free  Od.,  with  letter 
of  advice  U  case  be  stated.  Imperial-buildings,  Ludgate- circus, 
London.     Free  consultations  dally  ^^^^ 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE,  Marion  Park,  Bijnburi-oh-thame8.— For 
neceBflitoua  Orphan  Children  of  Total  Abstaiuers.  Oontrlbatioaa 
earnestly  aolioited.  Collecting  Cards  and  any  inlonnation  may 
be  obtained  from  the  Hon.  Sec.,  Ofr.  S.  R.  Rolfk,  45,  Paolot- 
road,  Camberwoll,  S.E.  


Scottish  Temperance  Assurance  Company,  Limited. 

(LIFE    &  ACCIDENT.) 

An  abatement  of  10  per  cent  on  the  premiums  on  all  ordinary  'whole  Life  Polioiea  is  granted  from  the  commencement  ot  the 

ABSurance, 
Thie  ooBt  of  a  £1,000  ('with  profits)  Policv  else'where  'would,  in  most  cases,  secure  an  immediate  Assurance  of  fi-om  £1,200 

to  £1,400  in  this  Company,  'with  right  to  further  profits. 
AppUoBtions  tor  Agenciei  to  be  made  to  the  London  Manager,  George  F.  Itet,  F.S.S.,  F.O.W,T.,  30,  Finsbary  Favement,  E.G.  ;  or  A.  Andbbw, 
Atlas  Chambers,  Leicester  ;  or  J.  E.  Pocltbr,  287,  Stratford-roacj,  Birmingham.  ^^^^^ 

Printed  by  the  Nttioiul  Pnss  AgeDor,  Limltsd.  18,  Wbitefmn-itrwt,  Floet-street,  £.0,,  uid  published  by  Joha  Kempit«r  &  Ooi,  9,  Bolt'eoart,  Fleet-it  teet,  Loadon,  ]I,0.-> 

Monday.  Maj  17, 1886,  «,j.'i-_ 


"T^E^GOOO^T^E^M^X^l^-A'R^S'g^^ 


THG  OrmiAh  OnQAU  OFTHG  GUm  LOOGQ  OF  mGhMD. 


proliibition  of  tlie  manufacture,  importation,  and  sale 
of  intoxicating  liquors. 

Policy.— Broad,  allowing  Lodges  to  act  according 
to  locality,  time,  and  circumstances. 


good,  rather  than  receive  benefit. 

Terms  of  Membership.— A  small  Entrance  I'"ee 
and  Quarterly  Subscription. 

Eligibility. — Both  sexes  are  admitted  and  ars 
B.\.sis.— Nonbeneficiarj',   the  object  being  to  do    eligible  for  office. 


Vol.  XIII.  No.  644.     ["t\%^Er.n."]    MONDAY,  MAY  24,  1886.     U.%1,„:]    One  Penny. 


REPORT  OF  THE  G.L.  COMMITTEE  ON 
PROGRAMMES. 

ANNUAL  SESSION,  188G. 

G.W.C.T.,    SlSTBE.>j  A.\D   BuorHEM, 

Your  committee  appointed  to  examine  and  re- 
port on  (u)  the  extent  to  which  the  published  pro- 
grammes indicate  the  character  of  the  "Good  of 
the  Order,"  (b)  the  Temperance  education  promoted 
by  the  Lodges,  and  (c)  to  make  suggestions  there- 
upon, beg  to  say  that  in  looking  over  a  large  num- 
ber of  Good  Templar  programmes  they  ciuld  not 
fail  to  be  struck  with  the  qusntity  and  variety  of 
programme  literature,  unequalled  probably  by  any 
other  organisation. 

The  quantity  will  be  somewhat  understood  when 
it  is  stated  that  nearly  1,000  programmes  in  use  in 
the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England, 
have  been  forwarded  for  inspection  and  comparison. 
Many  of  these  are  published  in  the  interest,  or  by 
the  authorisation,  of  District  Lodges,  and  in 
addition  to  detailed  Lodge  quarterly  programmes, 
many  of  them  contain  some  or  all  of  the  following 
information  :— List  of  Right  Worthy  Grand  Lodge, 
Grand  Lodge,  and  District  Lodge  officer ;  District 
Lodge  and  Grand  Lodge  representatives  ;  names  and 
addresses  of  Visiting  Templars,  and  the 
names  of  Lodges  they  are  appointed 
Tisit  ;  a  complete  Lodge  directory,  giving 
particulars  of  names,  places,  days,  and 
hours  of  meeting ;  Lodge  Deputies  and  Elec- 
toral Superintendents'  names  and  addresses  ;  a 
Juvenile  Temple  directory,  with  names,  places, 
days,  and  hours  of  m;eting  ;  names  and  addresses 
of  Superintendent  Juvenile  Templars,  Assistant 
Superintendent  Juvenile  Templars,  and  Visiting 
Superintendent  Juvenile  Templars,  with  number 
of  members  in  good  standing  in  each  Temple; 
Diatrict  Executive's  minutes  ;  summary  of  District 
Lodge  session  and  officers'  reports,  with  a  list  of 
Lodges,  and  detailed  statements  of  gains  and 
losses,  and  financial  accounts. 

One  of  the  most  complete  directory-programmes 
appears  to  be  that  of  the  District  of  East  Kent, 
containing,  as  it  does,  all  the  above-mentioned 
items,  with  some  24  Lodge  and  Temple  programmes 
in  full.  It  consists  of  above  50  pages,  and  sells  at 
the  modest  price  of  one  penny.  The  edition,  of 
1,200  copies,  costs  some  seven  guineas,  and  is  met 
somewhat  as  follows  : — Sale  of  books  to  Lodges, 
£3  lOs.  ;  payment  by  Lodges  for  insertion  of 
programmes,  £2  10s.  ;  District  Lodge  payment 
of  D.L.  news,  notices,  itc.,£2  ;  general  advertise- 
mants,  £1,  thus  leaving  a  balance  more  than  suffi- 
cient to  pay  for  the  expense  of  packing  and  post- 
ing. Your  comraitteo  feel  that  what  is  possible  in 
this  District  ia  equally  so  in  many  others,  by  the 
exercise  of  an  ordinary  amount  of  pains,  patience, 
and  persistence.  Further  information  will  be 
gladly  supplied  to  any  anxiously  inquiring  member 
or  District  desiring  to  follow  so  good  an  example. 
Another  book  of  programmes  deserving  special 
—notice  is  that  for  the  District  of  W.  Surrey,  con- 
taining particulars  of  about  IG  Lodges,  and  is  in 
paper,  type  and  style,  a  choice  little  production. 

A  larger  book  of  over  50  pages,  with  nearly  30 
lodge  programmes,  is  the  official  Templar  Hand- 
fccyok  for  the  fourpistricts  of  Warwick,  Worcester, 
^   -'     Stafford,  ainJ  Salop.     This  book  has  now  been 


&,*: 


a  small  committee  on  behalf  of  the  local  conven- 
tion. The  book  is  practically  self-supporting,  and 
sold  at  a  penny.  If  an  extension  were  made  in  the 
advertisement  direction,  the  book  would  become  a 
valuable  financial  property  to  the  responsible  com- 
mittee. 

The  Leicestershire  Good  Templars'  Pocket  Guide 
has  a  circulation  of  2,000  copies  quarterly,  and  is  in 
many  respects  a  model  directory.  Its  programmes 
are  more  than  40  in  number  ;  its  literary  selections 
are  well  made  ;  and  the  shape  of  the  book  is  con- 
venient and  presentable. 

The  E.  and  M.  Sartey  multutn-iii-pnrvo  Guide, 
gives,  in  addition  to  nearly  00  Lodge  programmes 
with  list  of  officers,  some  racy  and  readable  gossip. 
It  is  a  wonderful  pennyworth  of  04  pages. 

The  Middlesex  Pocket  Guide,  of  the  same  size, 
with  good  large  type,  supplies  to  any  Lodge  one 
page  of  programme  and  100  copies  for  Os. ,  or  50  tor 
3s.  !»d. 

The  Notts  District  Guide  deserves  notice  for  its 
handy  and  convenient  size,  and  not  least  for  its  full 
information  respecting  the  registration  of  voters, 
itc. 

The  08  pages  of  the  S.W.  Lancashire  Guide  con- 
tains but  four  pages  of  advertisements,  and  it  is  not 
easy  to  understand  how  its  well-known  compiler  and 
publisher  is  able  to  sell  it  at  the  modest  and  popular 
penny.  It  is  replete  with  local  information,  and 
must  be  of  great  service  to  the  40  Lodges  whose 
programmes  it  gives 

"The  Central  Yorks  District  shews  its  enterprise 
by  issuing  a  valuable  official  organ,  well  printed  and 
in  good  type,  with  a  Good  Templar  diary  of  events 
filling  up  seven  pages  of  interesting  and  handy  in- 
formation. 

The  S.E.  Lancashire  Guide  is  perhaps  the  largest 
published,  consisting,  as  it  does,  of  more  than  100 
pages  and  60  programmes.  What  and  how  the 
District  could  do  without  it  would  be  difficult  to 
say.  Its  circulation  is  3,000  quarterly.  Other 
valuable  guides  are  here  mentioned,  though  not 
necessarily  in  their  order  of  merit :— Berks  ; 
Cheshire,  E.  and  M.;  Isle  of  Wight,  Dorset, 
Somerset,  E.  ;  Devon,  S. ;  Glos.,  W. ;  Lan- 
cashire, N.E,;  Monmouth,  Norfolk,  Cumberland, 
E.,  Cumberland,  W. ;  StaSford,  S. ;  Worcester 
(this  comparatively  small  District  distributes  1,000 
copies  quarterly),  and  Yorks.,  Cleveland.  Several 
no  less  very  admirably  arranged  handbooks  are 
issued  by  various  groups  of  Lodges,  the  largest  and 
one  of  the  best  being  that  for  Sheffield  and  District, 
emanating  from  the  town  convention.  One  of  its 
valuable  features  is  "Events  of  the  Quarter,"  where 
the  eye  takes  in  at  a  glance  the  fixtures  for  the 
whole  term.  It  also  contains  two  or  three  pages  of 
names  of  original  papers  prepared  by  various 
members  who  are  willing  to  place  them  at  the 
disposal  ofother  Lodges  in  the  District.  This  is  a 
judicious  arrangement,  and  m»y  be  wisely  copied 
elsewhere.  Papers  that  have  been  carefully 
prepared  are  worth  reading  in  more  than  one  Lodge. 
The  advertising  element  here  must  be  financially 
-aluable. 

The  Stockton-on-Tees  Directory,  under  the 
editorship  of  the  D.E.S.,  is  of  much  merit,  and 
contains  features  of  permanent  value  and  interest. 
The  Hartlepool  towns  also  publish  a  model  guide, 
which  favours  its  readers  with  prize  programmes, 
the  result  of  a  money  competition. 
S.  Hants  produces   three    creditably    managed 


J.  bhshed  for  several  quarters,  and  has  become  m         =  r-—    .—=     ..cu.»oiy    managea 

dup«n«abl6in  the  Diatnota  surrounding  Birmmg-  guides,  one  for  Southampton  and   neighbourhood, 
ham.    The  res^niibJity  of  its  uiae  u  losepted  by   well  sandwiched  with  adyertisejnents,  and  one   for 


Lodges  favoured  by  location  in  the  Bournemouth 
area  ;  both  of  these  productions  are  packed  full  of 
local  information.  The  third  book  is  for  use  in 
Portsmouth  and  its  environments.  The  last- 
named  has  no  advertisements,  and  cheapness  in  its 
production  has  been,  therefore,  an  important  con- 
sideration. 

Others  coming  in  this  "group"  category,  and 
deserving  of  notice,  are  Brighton,  Bast  London, 
Gateshead,  Newcastle-on-Tyne,  Tunbridge  Wells, 
Woolwich,  Wakefield,  Felling-on-Tyne,  The 
Potteries,  Rochester,  &c.,  Todmorden,  Sunderland, 
and  Cheltenham. 

The  exterior  appearance  of  individual  Lodge  pro- 
grammes is  varied  enough  to  suit  all  tastes  and 
fancies  ;  some  consist  of  a  single  card,  diflferinf 
in  shape,  size,  and  colour  ;  some  of  a  double  card, 
and  others  of  a  three-fold  card  or  paper,  while 
there  are  others  multigraphed  by  some  industrious 
brothers  or  sisters  on  a  sheet  of  note  paper.  Other 
Lodges  adapt  magazines,  or  issue  supplements  to 
magazines,  of  Lodge  news  and  programmes. 

The  Templar  Meesetiger  of  N.W.  Yorks.  District, 
represents  another  distinct  class,  combining,  as  it 
does,  both  magazine  and  guide,  and  serving  as  a 
very  useful  District  Lodge  organ. 

For  combined  neatness  of  appearance,  careful 
arrangement,  interesting  contents,  and  well  drawn 
up  programmes,  many — indeed  too  many  for  the 
space  at  our  disposal— deserve  special  and  hearty 
— mmendation. 

Your  committee  have  felt  that  two  principal  con- 
siderations are  involved  in  order  to  make  a  guide 
permanently  eificient  and  successful,  viz.,  that  the 
information  should  be  as  complete  as  possible,  and 
that  it  should  be  pecuniarily  profitable. The  former, 
in  the  case  of  a  District,  can  be  met  by  obtaining  the 
programme  of  every  Lodge,  by  omitting  no  Good 
Templar  information  of  use  to  any  section 
of  the  membership ;  making  it  the  organ 
of  communication  between  the  District 
Lodge  Executive  and  its  members  ;  giving 
official      lists     of    all     officers    and    their 


full 


work  ;  including,  as  far  as  may  be,  particulars  of 
all  kindred  Temperance  organisations,  with  their 
programmes  and  announcements  of  meetings  ;  and 
as  far  as  practicable,  all  items  of  news,  crisply 
composed,  relating  to  the  Order  and  the  cause  of 
Temperance,  particular  and  personal,  public  and 
general.  To  this  can  be  added,  when  thought 
needful,  time  and  tram  tables,  and  other  similarly 
useful  information. 

And  then  there  is  the  making  of  the  handbook  a 
source  of  income.  This  can  bo  done  in  every  case 
if  a  serious  endeavour  be  made  to  obain  advertise- 
ments. Whenever  it  has  been  sot  about  in  a  busi- 
neas-like  fashion,  it  has  succeeded  in  making  the 
publication  reasonably  remunerative.  Not  only 
Temperance,but  non-abstaining  tradesmen  will  give, 
with  but  a  little  trouble  on  the  pirt  if  a  canvasser,' 
an  order  for  a  book  of  this  kind,  which  is  one  of 
reference  for  three  months  and  lias  a  circulation 
yearly  of  from  three  to  12,000  copies,  amongst  a 
sober,  thrifty,  and  intelligent  class  of  the  com- 
nity.  This  success  has  been  obtained  by  many 
active  brother  on  behalf  of  some  of  the  hand- 
books named,  and  is  awaiting  the  efforts  and  enter- 
prize  of  others.  It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that 
the  larger  the  number  of  advertisements  secured, 
the  greater  amount  of  money  is  available  to  make 
the  handbook  complete  in  its  information,  and  of 
respectable  and  attractive  appearance. 

It  goes  without  saying  that  in  all  cases  the  hand- 
book should  be  shapely  in  form,   of  convenient 


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THE     GOOD     TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  24,   1886. 


size,  tasteful  in  colour,  and  what  ia  of  still  more 
importance,  exact  and  reliable  in  its   information. 

lour  committee  in  reporting  upon  the  character 
of  the  programmes,  regret  that  in  many  cases  the 
extremely  vague  and  indefinite  titles  make  it 
difficult  to  estimate  with  any  accuracy  the 
character  of  the  meetings  ;  such  notices  as  "  Paper 
by  Bro.  A,/'  "lister  B.  resi)onsible,  " 
may  from  tlie  known  local  reputation  of 
those  members  be  an  assurance  that  useful  informa- 
tion or  entertainment  will  bo  "iven  ;  hut  to  non- 
residents in  the  immediate  locality  but  little  mean- 
ing is  conveyed  ;  while  such  titles  as  * 'Five  Minutes' 
Ghost  Stories,"  '*Omy  !  Come  and  See,"  do  not 
indicate  a  high  tone  of  excellence  in  the  provision 
made  for  the  mental  instruction  and  moral  stimulus 
of  the  members.  The  weekly  session  Good  of  tlie 
Order  programme  deserves  and  demands  the 
best  and  brightest  energies  and  resources  of  the 
membership.  It  is  not  even  sufficient  to  draw  up  a 
list  of  items  that  will  simply  look  well  in  print,  if 
no  systematic  and  continuous  effort  be  made  to  see 
to  its  suitable  fulfilment. 

ft  may  be  inevitable  that  the  programme  should 
shew  some  sameness,  but  there  is  surely  far  too 
much  of  such  faro  as  "Brothers  provide  eatables, 
sisters  drinkables  ";  "  No  refusal,  or  pay  a  penny"; 
"Mock  auction";  '*  Reading  and  reciting  ";  "Try 
our  lucky  bag  for  Id,";  "Come  and  buy  ";  "Saw- 
dust pie,  Id.  per  cut  "  ;  none  of  them  shewing  any 
great  fertility  of  thought  or  refinement  of  feeling. 
The  following  are  of  a  dubious  kind,and  neither  use- 
ful nor  ornamental  to  a  programme  or  ita  Lodges  :— 
"  Bachelors  and  Bachelottes  "  ;  "  Married  Night "  ; 
"  Synecocracy  "  ;  "  Ceme  and  See,  bring  Id.  and 
spoon";  "Bricks  and  Ground  Beans";  "Nail- 
driving  Contest  by  Sisters." 

The  programmes  are  by  no  means  improved  or 
the  Tiodge  elevated  by  "Exhange  of  Presents"; 
"Parlour  Games  "  ;  "Needle-threading  Contest- 
no  Tailors  admitted  "  ;  "  Fun  and  Frolic  "  ; 
"Brothers'  Darning  Stocking  Contest"  :  "Pea- 
soup  and  Roast  Potato  Night — bring  your  own 
salt.'' 

Very  few  of  the  foregomg  can  in  any  way  make 
the  Order  admired  by  its  friends,  respected  by  the 
comraunity,  or  feared  by  its  enemies. 

Felicitous  phrasing  too  is  sadly  wanting,  as  in  the 
question,  "Are  our  sisters  of  any  use  in  the  Order? ' 
The  need  of  some  kind  of  intelligent  supervision 
over  what  is  sent  to  the  Press  is  here  sufficiently 
demonstrated. 

Your  committee  feel  that  the  programme  should 
set  forth,  at  least  in  some  measure,  that  the  work 
of  the  Lodge  is  to  disseminate  Temperance  truth, 
and  should,  therefore,  not  infrequently  announce  a 
public  meeting  undertaken  with  the  full  co-opera- 
tion of  the  Lodge  by  a  committee,  the  members  of 
■which  should  take  some  pains  and  expense  to  make 
the  meeting  successful.  Many  Lodges  would  find 
also  that  a  few  meetings  iu  the  quarter,  opened  to 
the  public  or  to  abstaining  non-members  at  a  certain 
hour,  would  be  very  useful.  It  is  not  so  difiicult 
now-a-days  as  it  once  was  to  convey  instruction  of  a 
Temperance  and  general  character  looking  at  the 
ever  accumulating  stores  of  history,  bioerapliy, 
travel,  and  the  departments  of  ever-varying 
human  life  and  experience,  all  of  which  readily 
furnish  subjects  and  suggestions.  Might  not  local 
gentlemen,  not  yet  members  of  the  Order,  accus- 
tomed to  public  speaking,  bo  occasionally  invited 
to  lecture,  or  lead  a  discussion,  a  recess  being 
allowed  for  the  time  being  ?  Some  Lodges  have 
adoi^ted  this  witli  considerable  advantage,  and  it 
will  sometimes  result  in  securing  the  speaker  as  a 
member. 

Your  committee  desire  especially  to  record  their 
conviction  that  unless  we  have  more  systciuatic 
Temperance  teaching  in  our  Lodges,  we  shall 
still  year  by  year  have  to  lament  heavy  losses  from 
our  ranks.  Our  work  is  to  rescue  the  fallen,  and 
prevent  others  from  falling  ;  we  should,  therefore, 
make  it  our  chief  aim  to  instil  into  the  minds  of 
our  members  the  truth  as  to  the  nature  and  pro- 
perties of  alcohol,  which  may  serve  their  need  in 
the  hour  of  temptation  and  trial.  We  should  in- 
struct them  in  all  the  Temperance  bills  introduced 
into  Parliament  ;  and  when  an  account  is  given  of 
a  summer  tour  on  tho  Continent  or  elaowhcre, 
let  the  licensing  laws  of  the  country,  or  the  character 
and  working  of  the  Temperance  organisa- 
tion he  a  prominent  fe^ituro  in  tho  report  ; 
or,  if  an  "  Evening  with  the  Poets  "  be  the 
entertainment  for  a  session,  let  the  solcctious  bo 
sofnewhat  what  one  or  more  poets  have  said  iu 
favour  of  abstinence,thus  familiarising  our  members 
with  the  Temperance  facts  and  opinions  expressed 
in  poetry.  If  District  Lodges  will  purchase 
diagrams  (which  can  be  procured  for  18s.  the  set) 


illustrating  the  ettects  of  alcohol  upon  the 
human  body  ;  also  the  collection  of  speci- 
mens illustrating  the  composition  of  various 
articles  of  food  and  dritik  (price  £2  2s.  the 
complete  set,  or  separate  sets  can  be  bought  at 
33.  to  lis.  the  set)  prepared  by  Messrs.  Southall 
Bros.,  Birmingham,  placing  them  at  the  disposal 
of  some  member  willing  to  prepare  short  addresses 
and  deliver  in  the  Lodges,  much  useful  information 
would  be  imparted  ;  if  prizes  were  ofiered  for  the 
beet  papers  upon  the  addresses,  an  impetus  might 
be  given  to  the  Lodges  to  arrange  for  them.  The 
diagrams  and  specimens  might  also  be  utilised  for 
public  meetings  when  a  charge  is  made,  thus  assist- 
ing tho  Lodge  funds  ;  and,  furtlier,  they  would 
prove  invaluable  in  instructing  the  members  of  the 
Juvenile  Temples. 

It  is  necessary  also  that  all  sections  in  a  Lodye 
should  be  interested,  and  the  more  varied  and  far- 
reaching  the  programme,  the  better  ;  it  should  not 
be  too  high  or  dry,  petty  or  profound  ;  and  never 
was  it  easier  than  now  to  steer  clear  of  both 
miscellany  and  monotony.  Many  of  the  pro- 
grammes are  in  themselves  an  education.  The 
following  are  culled  as  samples  of  what 
is  wanted :  —  "England's  Portrait  Gallery," 
"Work  of  the  Temperance  Societies,  U.K. A., 
LO.G.T.,  C.E.T.S.  B.R.M."  (each  society 
being  spoken  to  by  a  diflFerent  member) ; 
"  Leading  Article  in  the  Good  Templars'  Watch- 
word, with  Criticisms,"  "Temperance  as  a  Power  in 
Politics,"  *'The  Quiet  Eye  of  a  Teetotaler  in  his 
Holiday  Rambles,"  "Ways  of  Making  a  Happy 
Home,"  "Heroes  in  Adam  Bede,'"  "PoetryGlean- 
ings,"  "  Short  Papers  on  Good  Templary,  (1)  its 
history,  (2)  principles  ttud  aims  "  ;  "  Good  Templar 
Discipline,"  "  Elocution  by  Brothers,  Harmony  by 
Sisters";  "  How  can  the  Lodge  and  its  Meetings 
be  still  Further  Improved  ?  '  "  Stump  Orations  on 
the  Quarter's  Work,"  "  Newspaper  Cuttings  on 
Temperance,"  "  Some  Choice  Book  Companions." 

Lodges  should  also  aim  at  making  the  musical 
element  prominent  in  the  sessions:  when  an  earnest 
member  starts  a  choit  in  a  Lodge,  what  a  waking 
up  of  dry  bones  ensues  !  In  these  days  of  cheap 
music  and  simple  methods  of  learning  to  sing,  what 
facilities  exist,  and  what  vocal  music  is  available  ! 
To  form  a  singing  class  for  learning,  and  giving  at 
sessions  and  public  meetings,  glees,  madrigals, 
part-songs,  and  choruses,  would  be  to  create  a 
source  of  constant  interest  and  instruction,  which 
would  be  always  at  hand  to  furnish  the  required 
"go "and  life  that  some  of  the  Lodges  are  now 
dying  for  lack  of. 

In  conclusion,  the  searches  and  studies  of  your 
committee  make  it  evident  that  a  printed  pro- 
gramme is  generally  approved  by  our  Districts  and 
Subordinate  Lodges  ;  that  a  few  of  those  in  circula- 
tion shew  considerable  moral  earnestness  and  happy 
inventiveness  on  the  part  of  the  compilers  ;  that 
they  serve  by  their  frequent  use  and  wide  distribu- 
tion as  a  periodical  reminder  of  the  existence, 
claims,  and  mission  of  the  Lodge,  and  of  its 
regular  fixtures,  and  to  the  general  public 
of  tlie  character,  activity  and  versatility 
of  the  Good  Templars'  organisations.  Your 
committee  know  well  enough,  however,  that 
something  more  is  required  than  a  good  programme 
to  make  a  good  Lodge  ;  but  it  is  also  true  that 
even  a  good  Lodge  will  never  long  succeed  without 
a  good  programrao.  A  specimen  programme  is 
herewith  included,  with  particulars  as  to  price  and 
style,  by  the  help  of  which  the  most  inexperienced 
members  in  an  isolated  Lodge  may  get  some  hint 
and  suggestion  in  arranging  and  getting  printed  a 
piograrhhie,  which  may  be  one  of  (he  means  io  the 
I'ud,  all  Good  Templars  worthy  of  the  nam-^, 
should  ever  have  in  view,  viz.,  the  Good  of  the 
Order. 

For  ordinary  purposes  the  best  shape  for  a  Lodge 
programme  is  undoubtedly  the  three-fold  one. 
Sucli  a  one  is  printed  by  the  G.  W.  Sec. ,  for  instance, 
who  would  send  to  any  applicant  a  specimen  copy. 
The  three-fold  shape  gives  six  pages— throe  out- 
aide  and  three  inside.  Nos.  1  and  3  outside  pages, 
and  No.  land  half  of  No.  3  inside  pages  can  bo 
used  for  advertisements.  The  vacant  pages  for 
this  purpose,  if  200  copies  be  printed,  are  worth  3s. 
each  to  tradesmen.  The  half  of  No.  '3  inside 
pages  can  be  utilised  for  four  sister  Lodge  announce- 
ments, say  name,  time,  and  place  of  meeting,  at6d. 
each  ;  or  to  a  tradesman  for  2s.,  or  two  at  Is. 
each.  The  other  half  of  the  page  will  give  space 
enough  for  the  names  and  addresses  of  the  W.C.T., 
W.Sec,  W.F.S.,  E.S.,  L.D.,  and  the  conveners  of 
the  various  committees.  On  No.2-outside  and  No. 
2  inside  pages  respectively,  will  be  printed  what  is 
given  below.  In  a  four-leaved  programme  there 
would  be,  of  course,    room    for   more    adverttse- 


I  roents.  This  suggestion  being  carried  out,  the 
result  would  be  best  shewn  in  the  secretarys 
balance  sheet : — 


I  By  Printing  200    pro- 
grammes   11 


38.  each 9    0  I 


INDEPENDENT    ORDER 

OF 

GOO  D    T  EM  PL ARS 

vnoGR.xnnK. 

AvtiViT   TO   NOVKMBEB,  18SC, 
OF 

"ESPRIT  DE  CORPS"  LODGE, 

No.     ■'1,000     WHICIi     MEETS     EVERY 

MONDAY  EVENING,  at  8, 

IN   THR 

INSTITUIE  GEORGE-ST.,  SUMMERTOWN. 

[Nelson-square  Tram  every?  min.] 

On  receipt  of  this  programme  members  will  be 
aware  that  their  Sahscriptions  for  the  new  quarter  are 
due,  and  that,  they  should  be  paid  withoat  delay.  The 
Terms  begia  with  February,  May,  August,  and 
November. 

PROGRAMME. 

188(1.  

Aug.    2.— Bank  Holiday— Lodge  Excursion. 

,,       *.K — '*  Resignation  of  Governmeut,    Ministerial 

Statements  and  General  Election." 
„  *l'j. — "  With  Dra.  Richardson  and  C*rp«nter,"  by 

Ero.  L.  Stokes  and  Sister  E.  Prime. 
„  *23.— "Why    did    I    join     the    Order?"     Every 

member  invited  to  say. 
„     30.—"  Should   we    have    a    Juvenile  Temple  ? '' 
Debate.     D.L.  Session  Report. 
Sep.  'I). — "  Is  Prohibition  practicable  and  possible  ?  " 
Debate  opened  by  the  E.S. 
„  *13. — "Through    our    books ; "    Selections    from 

Temperance  Literature. 
,,  '20, — Visits    from  and  Entertainment    by  State* 

Lodges. 
,  ,*27. — "  Oar  Holidays."    Short  acoounfcs. 
Oct.    4.— Good  Templar    Tea    and    Poblio  Meeting 
(See  posters.     The  W.Sec.  has  leaflets  for 
distribution). 
„  *ll. — "Selections   from  'Life    Struggles,'    witb- 

comments  by  theLD." 
,,    IS.—"  Good  Templary  from  various    aspects.** 

Short  papers. 
„  "25.— "Esprit de  Corps  "  Lodge  Magazine.  fMSS. 
to  be  in  the  hands  of  Bro.  Qaill  by  Octobei?' 
20). 
. — -An    Election  without  bribery  or  undue  in- 
fluence.    (Quarterly  pubscriptions  due), 
i. — Entertainment   by  "  Itohen    Valley  "  Glee 

Party, 
eeting  opeiis  at  8.40  p.m.  outbe  eveniaga 
marked  thus  (*)  to  membere'  frieoda. 
An  .ippeal  is  hereby  made  to  the  whole  member- 
ship in  tho  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Ensjlaud,  that  the  object  of  our  existence  be  ever 
kept  on  the  forefront  of  the  Lodge  programme  ; 
the  goal  is,  not  the  diminution  of  drunkenness 
merely,  but  the  banishment  of  the  drink,  and  the 
extermination  of  the  traffic  ;  and  to  do  the  part 
expected  of  Good  Templars  in  ita  accomplishment, 
nuicli  more  careful  preparation  for,  and  thoughtful 
and  whole-souled  teachirjg  in  tho  weekly  Lodg« 
session  is  imperatively  necessary,  .     . 

Submitted  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity,  , 

(Signed)  '       .j 

J.  E.  PontTEn,  A.Q.S.,  ConvMlw.  ■' 
M.  E.  DocwKA  (Essex).  i 

H.  E.  YouNe  (Staffs.,  S.).  ) 

W.  HoBKiKK  (NorthumberlADd).        ' 
D.  y.  Soott  (Warwick). 


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Pre.sentation.— At  the  P.addington  Lodge  held 
at  the  Crown  Coffee  Tarern,  Harrow-road,  Padding- 
ton  Green,  on  May  10th,  Bro.  R.  Williams,  W.C.T., 
on  behalf  of  tho  members,  presented  a  very  beautf 
ful  marble  timepiece  to  Sister  E.  Bti-d,  W.  Sec, 
in  recognition  of  hT  idndness  in  making  the  officers' 
regalia  and  help  generally  at  the  starting  of  the 
aboTe  lodge.  Bro.  Williams  spoke  o'  Sist«t  R.  Bird 
and  her  husband  in  the  highest  possible  terms  a^d 
said  the  Lodge  could  be  congratulated  on  haft'np 
two  such  workers  in  it.  Bro.  Lucas,  V.D.,  and 
Sister  Shaw  also  spoke,  and  6ro.  ind  Sister  Bird 
thanked  the  Lodge  for  its  kindness. 


May  24,  18SG. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS     WATCHWOED. 


GRAND  LODGE  SESSION,  1887. 

On  Saturday,  May  15,  a  meeting  of  the  united 
District  Executives  of  Middlesex,  E.  and  M. 
Surrey,  West  Kent  and  Essex,  was  held  at  the 
Primitive  Methodist  Chapel,  Trinity  -  street, 
Borough,  to  discuss  preliminaries  with  regard  to  the 
1887  Session  of  TJrand  Lodge  in  London,  and  to 
elect  the  officers.  Middlesex  was  represented  by 
Bro.  W.  Winton,  D.C.T.  ;  W.  Sutherland, 
W.D.Co.  ;  Bro.  J.  W.  Jones,  D.E.S.  ;  Sister 
Shakespeare,  D.V.T.  ;  Bro.  W.  Rains,  W.D.Ch.  ; 
and  Bro.  Lambert,  W.D.M.  SrRREv  ^vas  repre- 
sented by  Bro.  C.  Pinhorn,  D.C.T.  ;  Bro.  W.  E. 
Hooper,  W.D.Co.  ;  Bro.  J.  Edwards,  D.S.J.T.  ; 
Bro.  R.  Hyde.  D.E.S.  ;  Sister  Shenheard,  D.V.T. ; 
Bro.  J.  Woollacott,  W.D.T.  ;  Bro  F.  W.  Lejvis, 
W.D.Ch.  ;  Bro.  W.  Shepheard,  W.D.M.;Bro.  N. 
W.  Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.  Kext,  W.  :— Bro.  J. 
Bowen,  D.C.T.  ;  Bro.  McCubry,  W.D.Co.  ;  Bro. 
Baker,  D.S.J.T.  ;  Bro.  Renshaw,  D.E.S.  ;  Sister 
Shorey,  D.V.T.  ;  Bro.  Travers,  W.D.S.  ;  Bro. 
Hagloy,  W.D.Ch.  ;  Bro.  Hudson,  W.D.T.  ;  Bro. 
Drake,  W.D.M.  Essex  :— Bro.  W.  Searle,  D.C.T.; 
Bro.  L.  Crow,  W.D.Co. 

Bro.  Pinhorn  presided  ;  in  the  midst  of 
the  proceedings,  however,  Bro,  Malins,  G.W.C.T., 
entered,  and  was  invited  to  preside.  The  othcers  of 
tho  Reception  Committee  were  tlien  elected  as 
follow  :  Chairman,  Bro.  Winton  ;  vice-chairman, 
Bro.  Bowen  ;  hon.  sec,  Bro.  Pinhorn;  treasurer, 
Bro.  Searle.  By  this  arrangement  it  will  be  seen  that 
the  four  D.C.T. 's  have  each  been  allotted  an  oflice. 
An  Executive  Committee  was  to  be  formed  with 
these  officers  and  four  members  of  each  District 
body.  Various  matters  were  then  discussed,  and 
plans  were  projected  that  are  at  present  too  much 
in  embryo  to  be  published.  At  the  conclusion  of 
the  business  the  Executives  "  tea'd  "  together,  and 
tlie  majority,  if  not  all,  remained  for  some  time 
during  tho  session  of  E.  and  M.  Surrey  D.L.,  re- 
ported in  another  column. 


PuAYER  Meetincj.s  IN  LoDGE-s.  — On  Thursday 
evening,  May  13,  a  Convention  meeting  was  held 
in  the  Lodge-room  of  tho  Happy  Hume  Lodge, 
Crewe,  presided  over  by  Bro.  J.  Davies,  D.C.T., 
who  was  supported  by  Bro.  D.  Hall,  W.D.Co. 
Representatives  were  present  from  Joseph  Malins 
Lodge,  Crewe ;  Federal  Lodge,  Wheelock  Heath  ; 
Hope  of  Nantwich,  and  Hope  of  Willaston  Lodges. 
Tho  proceedings  opened  with  the  election  of  Con- 
vention Secretary  and  Chaplain,  after  which  Bro. 
G.  Elliott,  of  the  Happy  Home  Lodge,  opened  a 
debate  on  ''Prayer  Meetings  in  Lodges,"  by  read- 
ing a  paper  in  support  of  the  following  motion  : — 
"That  we  consider  Prayer  Meetings  held  occa- 
sionally in  the  Lodges  are  beneticiai,  both  to  the 
members  individually  and  to  the  Order  in  general." 
Bro.  W.  F.  Darling,  of  the  Joseph  Malins  Lodge, 
moved  an  amendment  in  tho  shape  of  a  direct 
negative,  and  road  a  paper  in  support  of  his  views. 
A  discussion  ensued,  and  eventually  20  voted  for 
the  motion  and  eight  for  the  amendment. 

Birthday  Celebration. — Bro.  Joiix  Edwards, 
G.W. Co.,  being  responsible  for  the  programme  of 
the  Concilio  et  Lahore  Lodge  on  May  15th,  made 
it  an  occasion  of  celebrating  the  50th  anniversary 
of  his  birth.  Bro.  Edwards  presided,  and  no 
ordinary  business  biding  taken  up,  the  programme 
was  proceeded  with.  After  a  short  address  from 
the  chairman  expressive  of  his  thanks  for  the  kind- 
ness shewn  him  by  the  District,  to  which  he  in 
some  measure  held  the  high  position  of  G.W.Co., 
songs  were  sung  by  Sisters  Mounsey  and  Morriss, 
Bros.  Ritchie,  Dean,  and  Roberts  ;  recitations  by 
Sister  Nellie  Gibbon,  and  Bros.  J.  C.  Johnson,  Mer- 
rington,andCotterill;  Bro.  William  Adams  performed 
on  the  concertina  ;  and  addresses  were  delivered 
by  Bros.  G.  F.  Cook,  E.  D.  King,  J.  Shunner,  S. 
Turner,  and  R.  Hunter,  eulogistic  of  Bro.  Edwards' 
work  and  congratulatary  on  his  elevation  in  the 
Order.  Representatives  from  25  other  Lodges  were 
present,  and  a  very  happy  evening  was  spent.  A 
plentiful  supply  of  fruit,  etc.,  was  handed  round 
by  the  sisters. 

Food  Adulteration. — Mr.  Cassall,  lecturing  at  the 
Health  Exhibition,  said :  ■ '  Homcpopathic  Cocoas  are  well 
named,  a.s  they  contain  the  smallest  quantity  of  Cocoa." 
Cadbcbt's  Cocoa  is  guaoanteed  pure,  and  we  recommend 
the  public  to  buy  no  other.— [Auvt.] 

Prize  Tictorial  RKAUiNas  for  Lodftea,  Temples  I 
Baads  of  Hope,  &c.,  in  packets,  containing  20  different  I 
kinds.  Price  Ud.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
Keropster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London  j 
E-O.—CAdtt.]  [ 


THE    PUBLICAN! 

By  Bro.  Joux  Adams  (Tictory  Lodge,  Dresden,  Staff.)' 

Oh,  round  and  rosy  poblicaa, 

With  genial,  shining  face, 
Well  may  you  smile  ;  yon  golden  pile — 

The  profits  of  your  place  — 
Swells  day  by  day  to  make  you  gay 

From  mis'ryand  disgrace. 
The  woe  of  others  is  your  weal — 

Their  squalor,  want  and  crime. 
Those  wasted  features  that  reveal 

The  ravages  of  time  ; 
The  forms  that  nak,  borne  down  by  drink, 

Go  far  to  make  your  prime. 
BehoM  yon  hag-garl  wretch  who  glares 

Within  yonr  brilliant  room, 
Wiih  fifty  winters'  load  of  cares 

To  'whelm  her  face  in  gloom, 
Who  seeks  to  drag,  with  tears  and  prayers, 

Her  drunken  husband  home. 
Behold  those  children  in  the  street, 

That  shivering  await. 
Hung  with  thin  raga,  with  naked  feet, 

And  nought  to  hanger  sate, — 
Save  mouldy  scraps,  by  want  made  sweet,— 
Ay,  scraps  the  dogs  disdain  to  eat, 

At  home  an  empty  grate. 
At  home  1  Contrast  their  home  with  yours, 

Where,  through  your  cursed  tap, 
H  ;r  golden  treasure  Fortune  poui'S 

UncGa.siug  in  your  lap  ; 
Your  laughing  girls  with  fluttering  curls, 

Your  dame  with  ribboned  cap. 
Your  larder  plenteously  stored, 

Y'our  ingle  bright  and  warm  ; 
The  mighty  joint  to  crown  your  board, 

Y'our  enugly-padded  form, 
And  no  wide  chink  to  make  you  shrink 

The  howling  winter  storm. 
Your  curtained  room  and  downy  bed- 
Yon  cellar  damp  and  deep, 
Where  huddled  children  lay  their  head 

On  the  hard  earih  to  sleep, 
Or  crouching  hotira  in  cold  and  dread, 

Their  darksome  vigil  keep. 
In  dread  of  bim,  their  father  vile, 

Whose  fury  o/t  is  spent 
On  their  weak  frames.     Before  your  smile 

He  drank  to  his  content, 
And  staggcr'd  there,  not  half  a  mile 

From  your  establishment. 
From  your  establishment,  raiuehosb, 

The  haunt  of  sin  and  shame— 
You.  who  grandiloquently  toast 

Y'oor  "Sovereign  Lady's  "  name  : 
And  largely  mouth  your  British  boast 

Of  liberty  and  fame  !  J 

Y'ou,  with  your  reputation  pure, 

A  man  of  good  estate, 
A  warden  of  the  church,  be  snre, 

With  slow  and  pompous  gait— 
Maybe  a  guardian  of  the  poor — 

Those  poor  your  class  create. 
On  Saturday,  with  placid  smile, 

Your  weekly  gains  are  told  ; 
At  church,  in  ostentatious  ptyle, 

The  weekly  plate  you  hold. 
Nor  ever  blush  that  you  defile 

God's  House  with  Satan's  gold. 
Ueligious  int-irest  yon  affect, 

The  world's  regard  your  drift, 
Behold,  o'er  tithes  of  fortune  wrecked 

The  cleric  hands   uplift  ; 
Oh,  publican,  do  you  expect 

A  blessing  on  your  gift  I 
IMay  the  drink-made  widow's  deep  despair 

Ring  in  your  offered  coin  : 
May  the  drink-made  orphan's  briny  tear, 

Taste  bitter  in  your  wine, 
^Vhen  with  cup  and  plato  you  celebrate 

A  sacrifice  Divine  1 
Well  may  yonr  sign  be  raised  on  high, 

The  rampant  lion  crowned  ; 
Your  house  his  den,  where  foolish  men 

Are  willing  victims    found, 
Shielded  by  law,  his  greedy  maw 

Spreads  desolation  round. 
But  for  the  wretches  that  repine. 

For  blighted  heart  and  brain, 
For  eyes  with  maniac  fire  that  shin*, 

For  misery  of  the  sane  ; 
The  vultnre  is  your  fitting   nign 

That  broods  upon  the  slain. 
The  ghastly,  filthy  bird  that  flits 

Above  the  cxrnage  field  : 
Upon  the  mangled  brow  that  sits 

By  death  but  lately  sealed, 
The  flesh  that  pulls  from  gory  skulls, 

In  battle  shock  that  reeled, 


You,  while  yon  swell  your  daily  hoard 

By  tr.iffic  bell-designed  ; 
Cringe  to  the  golden  god  adored 

Of  yonr  perverted  mind  ; 
Paint  this  device  upon  your  board, 

Ob,  vulture  of  mankind  I 


From  The  Batm 
"Note  Book.") 


of  Tnnptrana:    (See  G.W.C.T.'t 


THE  QUEENS  VISIT  TO  LIVERPOOL. 

GOOD   TEMPLARS    IN    THE    PROCKSSION. 

The  second  day  of  her  Majesty's  visit  to  Liver- 
pool was  essentially  the  people's  d.ay.  Unfortu- 
nately the  weather  was  not  favourable  for  any  grand 
display,  but,  wet  as  it  was,  the  proceedings  wo 
marked  with  great  enthusiasm.  The  members  of  our 
Order  mustered  in  good  force,  nearly  1,500  being  in 
the  procession,  500  of  whom  were  sisters,  who 
braved  future  dangers  from  damp  feet,  &c.  At 
0  o'clock  the  members  began  to  assemble  in  London 
road,  and  headed  by  the  City  of  Liverpool  Good 
Templar  Brass  Band,  under  the  leadership  of  Bro. 
Finney,  Standard  Lodge,  marched  to  the  appointed 
place  to  join  the  main  body,  and  although  the  Good 
Templars  were  last  in  tho  order  of  march,  they 
were  not  the  least  in  prominence.  After  the 
band  came  a  "lorry,"  which  was  made 
to  represent  "  Tho  Drunkard's  Home,"  tlie 
character  of  the  drunken  "  woman  "  being  assumed 
by  Bro.  Beeson,  of  tho  Mersey  Enterprise  Lodge, 
whose  wretched  clothing  and  uncombed  hair,  of  a 
carrotty  hue,  needed  no  explanation  ;  and  by  her 
side  sat  an  equally  drunken  specimen — her  husband 
— and  a  ragged  and  dirty-faced  urchin,  their  cliild. 
They  had  certainly  a  "  roof  to  their  heads,"  but 
the  only  furniture  they  possessed  consisted  of  two 
old  chairs,  minus  bottoms,  an  old  jug,  and  a  grid- 
iron, which  was  used  more  to  beat  the  ' '  wife  "  than 
cook  a  steak.  The  moral  of  this  illustration  was 
plain.  After  this  came  another  '  'lorry, "  representing 
"  The  Teetotaler's  Home."  Here  were  grouped 
well-dressed  men  and  women,  \vith  three  or  four 
nicely  dressed  children.  The  furniture  of  this 
home  consisted  of  a  sofa,  hair-seated  chairs,  and 
harmonium,  all  of  which  were  typical  of  the  teeto- 
taler's house.  Both  of  the  illustrations  were 
witnessed  with  interest  by  thousands  who  lined 
the  streets,  and  could  not  fail  to  do  good. 
The  arrangements  for  the  Good  Templar  part  of 
the  procession  were  carried  out  by  a  joint  committee 
of  Good  Templars  and  Rechabites,  our  Order  being 
represented  on  the  committee  by  Bros.  M.  Jones, 
W.D.S.  ;  Pickersgill,  D.E.S.  ;  Room,  Denny, 
Fisher,  Nowby,  Jakeman,  and  others. 

J.  P. 


OBITUARY. 


Bro.  Baker,  P.W.C.T.,  Buckingham.— 
On  Monday  last  a  considerable  number  of  tho 
members  of  the  Buckingham  Lodge  attended  the 
funeral  of  Bro.  Baker,  a  P.W.C.T.,  and  the  oldest 
abstainer  in  the  town.  Almost  all  the  members 
wore  regalia,  several  sisters  being  present,  and  all 
the  bearers  were  brothers.  The  Blue  Ribbon 
Society  was  represented  by  the  president,  and  the 
District  Lodge  by  tho  D.C.T. 


Tricycusts  at  the  Good  Templak  Orpiiana«e. 
— The  usual  Saturday  run  of  the  South  London 
Tricycle  Club  was  taken  to  the  Orphanage,  at  Sun- 
bury,  on  the  afternoon  of  the  15th  inst.,  when  23 
members  and  six  visitors  attended,  a  number  that 
would  have  been  exceeded  but  for  the  unfavourable 
morning  and  strong  wind.  Eight  ladies  were  in- 
cluded in  the  party.  Tea  was  provided  in  the 
schoolroom  of  the  institution.  Shortly  after  eight 
o'clock,  the  long  processionof  tricycles  and  tandems 
left  the  building  for  the  homeward  journey  in  the 
bright  moonlight  and  favoured  by  the  wind  which 
had  so  retarded  the  ride  down.  The  route  taken 
was  from  the  club  headquarters  at  Loughborough 
Junction,  S.E.,  over  Clapham  and  Wandsworth 
Commons,  thence  through  Barnes,  Richmond, 
and  Twickenham  to  Sunbury  Common  ;  back  by 
by  Hampton,  Knigston,  and  CoombeHill,  the  total 
distance  being  about  34  miles.  The  South  London 
Tricycle  Club  is  the  foremost  associiition  of  its  kind 
in  London.  Its  chief  executive  officers  are  total 
abstainers,  as  also  a  large  proportion  of  its  member- 
ship. Among  the  members  present  on  Saturday 
were  Sister  Rolfe,  Bros.  Wood,  P.G.W.T.,  Rolfe, 
P.G.S.J.T.  (hon.  sec.  S.L.T.C),  Hillier,  and  Bate- 
man,  while  others  were  necessarily  absent  owing  to 
themeetingof  theE.  andM.  Surrey  District  Lodge. 

Bbo.  RosBOrroM  is  now  o^n  for  engagements  to  speak 
and  sing.— 100,  Pool  Stock,  Wig.an,  Lancas. — [Advt  ] 


324 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    •WATOHWOBD. 


May  24,  1886. 


DISTRICT  LODGES. 


I  the 


•.•  It  U  most  important  that  the  reports  appearing --- 

offldal  organ  shouW  he  accurate  and  impartiaU  As  »«  "US' 
rely  npon  volnntarj  aid  in  turnUhing  these  reports,  we  I™' »« 
secretaries  who,  of  course,  arc  always  in  possession  ol  «oo>i'?« 
and  tnll  information,  will  forward  us  reports  k,  early  "  P"'"  '« 
after  the  meetings  are  ended :  and  that  where  the  »Mretai^s 
are  unable  to  do  this  District  and  other  Lodges  will  reqiiMt  some 
l.rother  accustomed  to  such  work  to  undertake  th.  duty.  Reports 
should  he  aa  brief  as  possible,  consistent  with  elhciency. 


East  and  Mid   Surrey.-The   quarterly   session 
was  held  on  Saturday,    May    l".,    at    the    I'nmitive 
Methodist  Chapel,  Trinity-street,  Borough,  S.E.,  under 
circumstances  the  most  gratifying.      Owing  to  the 
Executives  of  the  three  neighbouring  districts  being 
present  at  the  united  meeting  held  earlier  in  the  after- 
noon, concerning  theG.L.  Session  of  1887,  no  less.thon 
22  of  these  distinguished  visitors  were  introduced  to 
the  Lodge  with  Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  at  their  head, 
and  the  sight  of  snch  a  goodly  array  has    not  before 
been  witnessed  in  the  D.L.  The  announcement  of  a 
visit  of    the    G.W.C.T.    naturally    drew  a    crowded 
attendance,' which  reached  qnite  :iOO  during  the  sit- 
ting.      The      Lodge    was   opened    at    3  30    p.m.  by 
Bro     Pinhorn,     D.C.T.      The    Third    Degree    was 
conferred      upon      six      applicants,       and       three 
Bisters  were    received  into    membership  in  the  D.i.. 
After  this  the  following  visitors  were  introduced  :— 
Bro.  J.  Malins,  G,W.C.T.  ;  Bro.  W,  Wmton,  G  W.Oh 
and   D.C.T.,  Middlesex;  Bro.  Flymen,  A.G  S.,   and 
D  CT„  West  Surrey  ;  Bro.  J.   M.  Skinner,  T.G.W.M.  ; 
Bro  W     Sutherland,  W.D.Co.  ;    Sister    Shakespeare, 
AV  b  V  T   ■  Brp  .Tones,  D.E.S.  ;  Bro.  Kains,  W.D.Ch.  ; 
Bro  Gover,  D.S.J.T.  :  Bro.  Lambert,  W.D.M.  ;   Sister 
Ha,rnack,P.D.V.T.,all  of  Middlesex  :  Bro  S.W/Tysoe, 
WD  Oh    Bids;    Bro.    Robinson.    P.D.E.D.,   Berks; 
Bro  Searle,  D.C.T.,  and  L.  Crow,  W.D.Co.,  Essex  ;  Bro 
.T.  Bowen,  D.C.T.;  Bro.  Kenshaw,  D.E.S.;   Bro  Baker, 
DS.J.T. :    Sister    Shorey,    D.V.T.  ;    Bro.     Haglej, 
WDCh.;Bro.  Drake,  W.D.M. ;   Bro.   Tr.xvers,  W.D.S., 
of'    West    Kent.       On    Bro.    Malins    assuming   the 
chair    lusty    cheers  testified    to    the    pleasure    his 
presence  gave    to    the    D.L.       The    reports    of   the 
Sffioers    were  then  taken.        The   D.C.T.   could  not 
ask    them    to    rejoice    that    they    made    headway 
in  recovering  their  serious  losses.    They,  however  still 
occupied  the  second  highest  place   in    the  lists    of 
D  L  '«    and   the  losses  for  the  term    were  less  than 
ua'ual,'and  were  actuaUy  covered  by  the    members  in 
two  newly  instituted  Lodges.       The  annual  sermon 
was  preached  by  Bro.  the   Rev.  A.   W.  Jephson.   The 
Thorneloe  memorial hadbcen  completed.andamemorial 
sorvioe  on  Good  Friday  had  fittingly  announcedithis  to 
the  public.     The  Lodges  had  arranged  for  tour  Tem- 
perance sermons  to  be    preached,  and    had    held    JO 
public     meetings.      The      report     referred     to     the 
fact  that  the  G.L.  would  meet  next  year    m  London, 
and  urged  the  members  not  to  wait  for  the  session  to  be 
the  harbinger  of  revival,  but  that  they  should  at  i  nee 
face  their  difficulties,  shake   off   what  hindered  their 
progress,  and  go  resolutely  forward      The  report  was 
adopted  with  applause.      On  a  motion  duly  proposed 
alios    of    paper    were    distributed  to   those  present, 
soliciting   donations    towards  the    deficiency   in  the 
Thorneloe  Memorial  Fnnd,  and   £4  Os.  was  promised. 
About  jSIO  more  will  be  required  to  close  the  accounts. 
Bro     Hyde   D.E.S.,  detailed  his  work  for  the  quar- 
ter,' and  gave  expression    to    his   hopes    and    tears, 
and  the  report  was  adopted.     Bro.  Ldwards,  D.S.J.T., 
regretted  that  owing  to  the  returns  not  being    in    the 
hands  of  the  S..J.Ts  in  time.he  had  noreport  to  submit. 
Bro.  Hedges.  W.D.S.,  reported   the  following  hgures : 
members  returned  last  quarter,  2,0.,8  ;  initiated,  2GS  , 
admitted  by  clearance  card,  54  ;  other  sources,    A^; 
suspended,    220;  withdrawn,    .58;  left   by  o.c,     /9  ; 
present  membership,  including  %  associates,  3,01  r    an 
increase  of    i:,    members.     Bro.   Hedges  urged   that 
secretaries  of  Lodges  should  make  more  use  of  the 
gummed  duplicate  of  returns,  which  is  required  to  be 
Ituck    in    the    minute    book.     If    this    were      done 
a   great    deal    o£    time    would   be  saved  all  roond. 
The  report  was  unanimously  adopted,  and  w;ith  cheers. 
At  this  stage  of   the  proceedings    short  inspiriting 
addresaes.teeming  with  good  advice,  were  delivered  by 
Bros.Winton,  Plymen,  Skinner,  and   Lowen.       Bro 
Malins  in  an  amusing  speech,  presented  on  behalf  of 
the  District  Lodge  a  silver  teapot    to    Bro.    f>.   A\ . 
Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.,  in  recognition  of  his  valuable  ser- 
vices during  some  eight  years  of  Lxeculivc  labours. 
Bro  Hubbard,  in  reply,  observed  that  he  felt  grati- 
fied that  hie  work  for  the  Order  had  becu  noticed  by 
hie    brothers   and    sisters,    and    hoped    to  continue 
amongst  them  for  many  years  to  come.    He  hettrtily 
thanked  them  for    their  present  which   hia  children 
would  much  treasure.  The  teapot  bears  the  following 
inscription  :  "  Independent  Order  of  Good  lemplars.- 
Eaatand  Mid  Surrey  District  Lodge.  Presented  to  Bro. 
N  W  Hubbard  in  recosnition  of  his  untiring  devotion 
during  the  pe.iod  he  occupied  the  offices  of  District 
Electoral  Deputy,  Worthy  District    Counsellor,   and 
District  Chief  Templar.     May  13,   1886.      As  an  iWm 
of  interest    and  something  in    point  the  G.W  Ul. 
incidentally    mentioned    that    the  bnilder    a    Good 
Templar,  of  one  of    the  first  Temperance  haUs  in  the 
kingdom,   erected    a  vane  on   the   building,  on  the 
cross  piece  of  which  a  teapot  was  placed  on  one  end, 
and  a  cup  and  saucer  on  the  other    as  a  most  ap- 
propriate  emblem   fet  eueU  ftU  eaifioe.    A  leading 


feature  of  the  session  was  to  have  been  the  adjonrned 
debate  on  the  Executive's  report  on  the  state  ot  the 
Order  in  the  District  ;  and  on  their  proposed  remedi" 
for  the  better  carrying  out  of  the  work,  the  G-W-^  1- 
ba-ed  a  speech  of  some  00  minutes'  duration,  in  the 
course  ot  which  he  reiteratfd  to  some  extent  the  ex- 
;ellent  ideas  enunciated  in  bis  •' Good  ot  the  Order  ' 
ipeeoh  at  Middlesex  a  short  time  since,  and  so  obvi- 
ited  the  necessity  of  a  miscellanemis  debate  by  the 
Lodge.  At  the  close  of  Bro.  Malins'  address  the  sug- 
■estions  of  the  Executivewereadopted  asawholeand 
lithout  comment.  They  are  as  follow.aud  could  with 
gr»at  adv.mtage  be  carried  out  the  country  over  :— (a) 
Engaging  in  open-iir  work,  (i)  Holding  mass  meet- 
"nzs  of  our  own  members,  the  arrangements  and 
■  xpenses  being  similar  to  (.ho'e  for  a  public  meeting, 
(r)  Ouarterly  tea  or  re-union  meetings  m  connection 
with  ea.h  Lodge.  (-/)  Well  organised  and  well  adver- 
tised public  meetings,  (i)  Reporting  even  ordinary 
Lodge  meetings  to  local  journals,  taking  care  that  the 
meeting  reported  reflects  credit  npon  the  Order.  (0 
By  notice-boards  and  similar  means,  advertising  the 
time  and  place  of  meeting,  especially  at  the  place  of 
meetin"  with  a  light  at  time  of  meeting  so  that  it  can 
be  read°'(5)  More  attention  to  well  arrange  the  Lodge- 
room  and  Lodge  programme  ;  (»)  suggested  maxi- 
mum of  membership  in  a  Lodge  so  as  to  find  employ- 
ment for  all ;  (linalhj)  a  more  "  devoted  seeking  for 
Divine  strength  and  wisdom,  leading  to  increased 
energy,  perseverance,  tact,  endurance,  forbear- 
ance: i:c.,  that  shall  lead  ns  to  seek  those 
in  need  ot  being  rescued,  and  winning  back 
those  who  have  laboured  with  us  in  the 
past  "  By  a  unanimous  vote  a  petition  was  ordered  to 
be  sent  to  the  Hoase  ot  Commons,  praying  that  body 
to  pass  in  its  entirety  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill  prohibiting 
the  sale  of  liquor  to  children.  After  the  reports  of  the 
Mileage  and  Credential  Committees  hadlbeen  received, 
a  hearty  vote  of  thanks,  adopted  with  acclaim, 
was  accorded  the  G.W.C.T.  for  his  presence  and  coun- 
sel, and  the  session  was  formally  closed. 

South-East  Lancashire  -Talbot-street  Mission 
Room,  Gloesop,  Saturday,  May  1.5.-AlltJe  officers 
were  present,  save  the  W.D.Ch.  and  the  W.D.G.  The 
District  Deputy's  report  contained  a  brief  account  of 
the  change  brought  about  in  his  office,  reported  the 
institution  of  two  new  Lodges  and  one  Degree 
Temple,    and    strongly  appealed     to    the    members 


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during  the  term,  the  result  of  Lodges  going  and 
holding  sessions  in  outlying  places.  He  hoped  they 
would  still  go  on  till  every  place  had  its  Lodge 
Bro.  J.  Walshaw,  D.S.J.T,  reported  a  membership  of 
710  in  eight  Temples.  Bro^  J.  Lowi«,  D  E.S  reported 
what  little  he  had  done.  Bro,  F.  Lovelock,  W.D.b., 
reported  1,000  members,  but  a  few  reports  to  come  m. 
Bro  J  W  Beswick,  W.D.T.,  reported  a  small  balance 
in  hand  The  reports  were  adopted.  The  report  ol 
representatives  to  G.L.  was  re.ad  by  Bro,  J. 
Walshaw,  and  was  well  received  by  the  Lolge. 
Bros.  W.  Whatmough,  W.D.Co,  and  H.  Hulme, 
L  D  from  S.E.  L,ancishire  D.  Lodge  were 
recei'ved  with  honours,  and  addressed  the  Lodges. 
A  hearty  vote  of  th.anks  was  given  hem  for 
their  vi-it  and  advice.  It  was  decided  to  allow  L.D.  | 
to  confer  the  Third  Degree,  and  that  the  bye-law  be 
altered  to  read  "Tbatall  members.  D.L.Reps.  included, 
shall  pay  an  annual  subscriptiu..."  A  public  tea  was 
held,  followed  by  a  public  meeting,  Bro.  Johnson 
presiding.  Addresses  were  given  by  Bro.  B"-J- 
Ferguson,  J.  Dawson,  J.  Wilshaw,  D.S.J.T.,  and  J.  W. 
Beswick,  W.D.T.  Singing  by  choir,  recitations  by 
members  of  the  Sunflower  Lodge.  The  meeting  was 
well  attended  and  very  interesting.  .    ,,  ■ 

West  Glo'ster.— The  quarterly  session  was  held  in 
the  Maudlin-street  Schoolroom,  Bristol,  on  Saturday, 
May  15,  the  whole  of  the  Executive  officers  being  pre- 
sent The  Lodge  was  called  to  order  by  the  D.C.T. 
Bro  J.  W.  Padfield,  at  2.1.J  p.m.  After  the  usual 
opening  ocremonies  the  D.C.T.  presented  an  interesting 
report  of  the  past  quarter's  labours,  and  reviewed  at 
length  the  legislative  work  at  the  recent  G.L.  Session.  ■ 
The  D.S.J.T.  was  unable  to  present  a  report  owing  to  I 
returns  not'being  received  in  time.  The  W.D.Sec. 
reported  a  good  increase  on  the  past  quarter,  and 
ur^ed  the  desirabili'y  of  renewed  efforts  to  keep  going 
th?  same  way.  The  D.E.S.  reported  npon  political 
action  during  the  quarter,  and  was  glad  to  report  that 
the  Bristol  Auxiliary  of  the  U.K. A.  bad  been  re- 
started, and  that  several  members  of  tne  Order 
had  joined  the  Local  Committee,  The  W.u.lr 
reported— balance  due  to  treasurer  on  general  fnnd  of 
£3  Is  3d. ;  balance  in  hand  of  £17  78.  3d.  on  Mission 
Fund  ;  and  "Dalance  due  to  treasurer  ot  £10  Os.  3d.  on 
True  Te  mjilii  racconnt,m08tof  whichlatter  wasoutstand- 
in".  Reports  of  Standing  Committees  and  of  V.  Deputies 
we°re   then  taken,  after  which  Bro.  Davis,  D.S.J.T., 


Order  by  means  of  mission  work.  The 
W.D.  See's  report  contained  the  following  in- 
formation. Number  on  books  last  year,  2,020  ; 
received  into  the  Order  this  quarter,  432  ;  total,  3,102  ; 
suspended,  3.53  ;  with  by  card,  40  ;  from  Order,  103  ; 
deaths,  3 ;  expelled,  .5 ;  leaving  number  on  books, 
592  ;  being  a  decrease  of  28.  The  report  went  on  to 
plain  that  Lodges  which  contained  83  members  at 
the  beginning  of  last  quarter  had  not  reported 
yet.  When  these  are  to  hand,  the  probability 
is  that  we  shall  be  able  to  report  a 
fair  increase.  The  Executive  report  dealt  with 
the  work  that  the  Executive  has  been  engaged  in 
during  the  quarter  :  appointing  all  standing  commit- 
tees visits  to  37  Lodges,  noted  the  presentation  of  a 
testimonial  to  Bro.  J.  R.  Weatherill,  P.D.E.S.,  and  the 
effects  caused  by  the  dispute  between  the  District 
Council,  and  the  P.G.S.J.T.  The  report  also  an- 
nounced that  Bro.  J.  Edwards,  G.  W.Co.,  had  accepted 
the  post  of  organising  agent  in  the  District,  and 
appealed  to  the  Lodges  to  make  nse  of  his  ser- 
vices The  W.D.Tr 's  report  shewed  a  sum 
of  I'.ls.  ;id.  of  income  in  excess  ot  expenditure  and 
that  of  tht  official  handbook  a  slight  balance  of  in- 
come over  expenditure.  The  D.E,S.  P[f  ™^'=_'^.»  ^"P?,^^ 
work, 


WllCS;    OlSbei     i^avica,  .J.w.i.,    .,..«.,      — -; -. 

S.J.T.,  Wilts,  addressed  the  meeting.  Lodge  adjourned 
at  5.40  p.m.  for  tea,  and  re-assembled  at  7  p.m.,  when 
the  Degree  of  Charity  was  conferred  upon  eight 
members.  An  animated  discussion  was  held  at  the 
evening  session  upon  a  motion  respecting  the  fixing 
of  day  for  quarterly  and  annual  sessions.  For  some 
time  past  the  majority  ot  reps,  and  officers  have  been 
in  favour  of  the  sessions  being  held  on  Mondays,  but 
they  had  not  a  snffioient  vote.  The  following  motion 
was  adopted  ;  "  That  the  day  ot  meeting  of  D.L. 
be  a  standing  order  to  be  fixed  prior  to  election  of 
oflicers  at  each  annual  session,  for  the  year  following 
by  a  majority  vote  ot  Reps,  and  Snpts.  of  Temples." 
The  case  of  a  brother  who  had  suffered  a  loss  by  fire 
was  then  considered,  and  a  collection  on  his  behalf 
realised  £2  8s.  The  next  place  of  meeting  was  left  to 
D.  Executive.  Lodge  closed  at  10  p.m.,  after  a  very 
interesting  and  useful  s 


The  Military  D.L.  and  the  Challenge  Shield. 
— Those  of  our  readers  who  belong  to  the  Indepen- 
dent Order  of  Good   Templars,  or  take  an  interest 
in  the  Temperance  movement  generally,  will  peruse 
iture    The  D.E.S.  presented  a  report  I  with  interest  our  report  of  the  proceedings  at  the 
hich  he  reviewed    the  several  Bills  |  annual  Grand  Lodge  Session  at  Newport,  :n  Easter 
..    ..«-.,„+;«.,    t-ht.    HrinW    nnestion.  I  wrtfiW.       One     oE     the    most     pleasing    incidents 


before  Parliament  affecting  the  drink  question, 
advised  Lodges  in  the  choice  of  E.S.'s,  and  made  a 
general  appeal  to  the  membership  to  bring  Temper- 
ance politics  into  greater  prominence.  Bro.  Cowen, 
secretary  of  the  P.A.  Committee,  also  read  a 
report  of  the  work  of  his  committee.  Bro. 
Whatmough,  P.W.D.S.,  gave  a  full  report 
of  the  proceedings  at  G.L.  The  Credential  Com- 
mittee reported  01  Reps,  from  45  Lodges,  23  L.D  s 
and  S.J.T.'s,  and  11)  past  officers,  ,\:o.— total,  103.  The 
Mileage  Committee's  report  was  adopted.  The  D.C.T. 
bavins  resigned  his  position  during  the  past  quarter. 
Bro.  J.  G.  "Tolton,  W,D.Co  ,  was  unanimously  elected 
to  that  olHcc,  and  recommended  for  commission  as 
D.D.  Bro.  Whatmough,  P. W.D.Sec,  was,  after  a 
iharp  contest,  elected  to  the  post  of  W.D.Co., 
»aoaut  by  the  elevation  of  Bro.  Tolton.  The 
Juvenile  difficulty  cimo  in  for  a  long  discus- 
sion. After  appointing  a  special  committee 
on  the  subject,  which  sat  for  an  hour  considering  the 
matter,  the  District  Lodge  (on  the  recommendation  ot 
the  committee)  decided  not  to  endorse  the  recommen- 
datians  of  the  Council,  but  to  appoint  a  special  com- 
mittee to  meet  in  Oldham,  to  go  into  the  whole  matter 
ot  dispute,  and  to  report,  the  District  Lodge  deciding 
that  such  report  should  be  final .  The  District  Council's 
report  gave  no  information  as  to  membership.  Eccles 
is  to  be  the  next  place  of  meeting.  The  D.L.  adjourned 
at  0.55. 

North  Stafford.— Smallthorne.  May  17.  The 
Lodge  was  called  to  order  at  1.30  by  Bro.  Thomas 
Johnaon,  D.C.T.  There  was  a  good  attendance.  The 
D.C.T.  reported  three  new  Lodges  had  been  opeaed 


week.  Une  oE  the  most  pleasing  incidents 
was  the  'presentation  to  the  representatives  of 
the  Military  and  the  Monmouth  districts,  of 
the  Challenge  Shields,  given  to  those  districts 
which  show  the  largest  proportionate  increase 
in  membership  during  the  year.  In  1881  the  Adult 
Shield,  which  is  valued  at  £35,  was  won  by  the 
Military  District.  It  was  again  secured  in  1884 
and  1885  by  the  Military  District,  and  becomes 
now,  therefore,  their  absolute  property.  One  of 
the  loaders  of  the  Military  District  is  Mr.  0.  G.  L. 
Jones,of  the  Army  Stall'  Department  at  Colchester, 
who  occupies  the  post  of  District  Chief  Templar, 
and  is  a  most  conscientious,  active,  and  energetic 
worker  on  behalf  of  the  Temperance  cause 
in  the  Colchester  Garrison.  Tlie  shield  was  won 
in  1881  by  20  percent.  ;  in  1884,  by  57  per  cent.  ; 
and  in  1885  by  40  per  cent,,  the  percenta;,'e  which 
came  nearest  to  the  winners  in  the  latter  year  being 
10,  Without,  of  course,  espousing  the  principles- 
of  Good  Templary,  we  may  offer  our  hearty  con- 
eratulations  to  Mr.  Jones  upon  the  triumph  the 
Mil  tary  District  has  won.  It  is  a  remarkable 
coincidence  that  the  representatives  ot  the  winning 
districts  bore  the  well-known  names  of  Jones  and 
Smith  in  the  Military,  and  Brown  and  Davis  (Mon- 
mouth). The  same  thing  happened  last  year, — 
Easej-  Trltgroph. 

Wk  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  Of  this 
paper  to  Bro,  Raine't  sdvertisemeDt,  which  will  be  found 
in.theM  p»gea.— [AdVi.1 


May  24,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPIARS'    WATCHWORD, 


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All communUxtt ions  to  be  addre^se^i  1  HE  EDITOB, 
"  GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WATCHWORD,"  3,  Bolt- 
etnirtt  Meet-street ,  London^  E.C. 

"  The  News  of  the  Lodges  should  constitute  a  public  record  for 
the  important  events  in  conoectlon  with  ordinary  Lodge 
SeaslonB,  Public  Meetings,  Anniversaries,  £c.,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  shonld  refer,  not  to  matters  of  mere 
local  isterest  and  to  the  ever;-day  occurences  of  ordinary 
Lodge  Sessions,  but  to  such  matters  as  are  of  national 
importauco  intereeting  alike  to  all  classes  of  readers, 
stimnlatiog  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all. 
ForthiB  purpose  it  should  make  mention  of  Essays  and 
Papers  read,  of  competitions  in  £eciting,  Beading,  and 
SiQgiog,  Temperance  Bees,  Question  Box,  and  such  like. 
And,  Oiice  a  Quarter,  the  tot^.!  number  initiated  or  admitted 
by  c.c. ,  the  total  of  membership,  ito.,  may  be  given.  Singing, 
Keciting,  &c.,  at  ordinary  Lodge  Sessions  should  not  be 
reported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  &c.,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  such  news  can  only  be  of  limited  local 
Interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Anniversary,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonstration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
takes  place,  the  names  may  be  given  of  the  chairman  and  of 
those  taking  part,  and  to  save  space  these  aliould  be  classified 

thus  :  Chairman, .    Songs  by ,     Re-iitations  by ■ 

&c.,  &c. 

Lodge  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
Is.  the  following  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  nigbt,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  op  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Baker-street.— "Alliance  of  Marylebone."  May  10. 
Inatallation  of  officerf.  One  initiated.  Sister  Brown, 
W.Sec,  gave  an  interesting  report  of  a  visit  which  we 
paid  to  a  sister  Lodge  the  previous  week,  shewing  that 
23  of  our  members  attended  and  entertained.  Bro. 
Gilford  presented  the  Lodge  with  a  handsome  water  jug 
and  glasses  to  match,  on  behalf  of  an  anonymous  donor. 
who  received  a  very  hearty  vote  of  thanka.  (Klicers* 
reports  were  very  satisfactory. 

Crouch  End. — "  Harriugay."  April  11.  Visited  and 
entertained  by  Finsbury  Progress  Lodge.— April  21. 
SaOred  night ;  visited  and  entertained  with  eacred  songs 
audsoIoBby  a  few  members  of  Seven  Sisters' Lodge.— 
April  28.  Election  of  otiicera  :— L.D.  and  L.E.S.,  Bro. 
Bannister;  W.C.T.,  Sister  (Mrs.)  Bannister;  W.V.T., 
Sister  Mabel  Holmes;  W.a.,Si«ter(Mra.  )H:olm(  b  —May  5. 
Officers'  reports  lead  and  adopted,  that  of  W.T.  shewed 
a  good  balance  in  hand.  Bro.  Winton,  D.C.T.,  after 
installing  the  ofRcerH,  gave  a  practical  address :  two 
jiiined  on  c.c. — Rlay  10.  Tea  and  entertainment  to 
celebrate  the  sixth  anniversay.  A  goodly  company  sat 
down  to  an  excellent  tea  ;  congratulations  on  the  occasion 
followed.  Bro.  Ualford  chairman.  After  a  little  har- 
mony Bro.  Sutherland,  W.D.Co.,  gave  an  interesting 
address.— April  12.  Entertained  by  members  and  Bro. 
Eaaton,  W.D.A.S.,  who  gave  a  song  and  recitation. 

Loughborough  Junction. — *' WilliamTweedie."  May  12. 
Digest  of  D.L.  read.  Bro.  Pike  appointed  D.L.  Rep. 
Programme  for  evening  was  readings  from  Dickena' 
works.  Bros.  Stone  and  Morrison  gave  interesting  selec- 
tions, after  which  the  Lodge  was  surprifed  by  Bro.  Rolfe, 
W.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Gardener,  L.D.  The  former  read 
Dickens's  '*  Gpbriel  Grubb,"  while  the  latter  illustrated 
ths  same  with  dissolving  views.  A  very  pleasant  evening 
spent.     Lodge  working  well. 

Holborn.— "Temple."  April  19.  Election  and  installa- 
tion  :  Bro.  Fairweather,  VV.C.T.;  Sister  Greenwood, 
W.V.T.;  Bro.  Fellows,  W.S.  Installed  by  Bro.  Gover, 
T).S.J.T.  Programme  adopted, including  some  valuable 
papers  by  well-known  brotliers.  Increase  of  four  reported 
during  the  quarter.     Total  membership,  48. 

Chelaea.— "GroBvenor."  May  14.  The  Lodge  cele- 
brated its  13tb  anniversary  with  a  coffee  supper  and 
drawing-room  entertainment ;  Bro  Tierney  W.C.T..  pre- 
siding. Songs  and  duets  were  given  by  Miss  VViight, 
Miss  Willie,  Miss  Andrews.  Miss  A.  Jonee,  and  Mies  L. 
Jones,  Mr.  H.  Banks,  and  Mr.  J.  Jones  ;  pianoforte 
solos  by  Mr.  F.  Turner.  The  room  was  set  out  in  Lodge 
style,  with  carpet  and  mat  laid  and  flowers  on  the  tables, 
which  had  a  striking  effect.  Over  100  were  present; 
several  names  given  in  for  membership.  WATtHHOitns 
on  sale. 

Brixton.—"  Gresham."  May  IS.  Entertaiced  by  new 
officer?,  Bros.  Marrillier,  Ventrie,  Waiton,  Churcher, 
and  SisteriLamfordand  Bowley  taking  part. Digest  of  busi- 
ness for  D.L.  session  read.  Invitation  from  William 
Tweedie  L"dge  accepted.  Resolved  to  advertise  Lodge 
in  Watchword  Visitors'  Guide  for  twelve  months. 

Cauibriilge  Heath  Bridge. — "  Artisan."  April  24, 
Mngi.zineiii»Ut:fi.Bt  issue  tdit^d  by  Bro.  Lloyd;  con- 
tributed by  Bros.  Hill,  Hemsley.  T.  G.  Craft,  J .  Hill,  and 
the  editor.  An  animal eJ  diKcns^iononsu.d  on  the  various 
iirticbs  that  were  read. -May  1.  Election  of  .fficHrs  ; 
theW.C.T.,  W.FS,  and  W  T.  weie  re  electtd.— May 
A  -yisit  frnm  Homerton'sf  HopeL>dge,  who  eiitertaim-d 
iu   an   e.Tcelleat    inar.uer,  which    iucluded  duets,  sungs 

Wandswnrth-road.  —  "  New  Claphftm  Excel-*ior." 
May  12,  (Officers' reiiorts  read  and  adopted.  Officers  in- 
staile.iby  Bio.  T.  C.  Macrow.H.D.  Programme-officered 
and  cnttrtftinel  by  visitura.  Bro.  W.  Head  lam, 
W.O.T.,  gave  a  short  addiess  ;  songs  by  Sister  Parker, 
Bro«.  Sutherland,  and  J.  Hooper  ;  addrese,  Bro. 
!A{jin&iug  ;  recitations,  Bros,  Grace  and  Snelling  ;  few 


words  from  Bro.  and  Sister  Slade  and  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow. 
Pleasant  session  ;  large  number  of  visitors  present. 

Chelsea.— "James  McCurry."  May  13.  One  proposed. 
Greeticgs  exchanged  with  Redruth,  Sheerness,  Luton, 
and  the  Channing  Lodiie.  Bros.  Nichols,  sen.,  and 
Wood  elected  delegates  for  Church  Demonstration  for 
Victoria  Hospital  for  Children.  Musical  niaht,  well 
carried  out  oy  Bro.  Grigg,  Nichols,  jun..  Eagle,  West, 
("olbert,  How^^^^,  Sisters  Seagers,  Toombs,  jun.,  and 
Flood.    Good  attendance. 

Islington.- "Henry  Ansell."  May  1.5.  The  arrange- 
ments which  had  been  made  for  the  open  meeting  proved 
i  gieat  fluccesa,  the  mom  being  filled  with  a  highly  re- 
spectable audience.  The  London  Olive  Branch  Lodge 
were  the  entertainers,  and  turned  up  in  strong  force. 
Bro.  Ansell  gave  a  cordial  invitation  to  visitors  to  sign 
the  pledge  and  become  members  of  the  Order.  Watch- 
WORD.S  sold  during  the  evening,  and  two  names  given  in 
for  membership.  Bro.  Courtney,  of  New  Zealand,  spoke 
words  of  cheer  and  encouragement. 

NewCut.— "  George  Thorneloe."  May  IG.  The  Lodge 
occupied  the  platform  of  the  Vulcan  Temperance  Society 
on  Sunday  evening,  Bro.  Heartfield,  W.Tr.,  in  the  chair. 
Short  addresses  were  given  by  Bros.  Maiden  (W.Sec),  A. 
Smith(W.C.),  andAdam8(Seot.);8ingingbyBro.  Maiden. 
Sister  Maiden  (W.V.T,).  and  Sister  Clements.  Bro. 
Reeves,  L.D.,  gave  an  earnest  address.  At  the  close 
three  signed  the  pledge. 

Chelsea.— "  Queen's  RUessenger. "  April  14.  Bro.  G, 
Underwood  re-elected  L.D.  for  the  fifth  time  ;  Sister  K. 
Underwood  elected  E.Supt.— May  7.  One  received  on 
c,c.  The  W.Sec.  reported  :j2  members  in  good  standing, 
being  a  slight  increase.  Election  of  officers  :— Bro.  Long, 
W.C.T.;  Sister  Cowdrey,  W.V.T. ;  Bro.  Radburn, 
W.Sec.  (re-elected) ;  Sisters  Matkin  and  Cowdrey  elected 
D.L.Repa.  Installed  by  Bro.  G.  Underwood,  L.D. 
Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow  presented  the  Lodge  with  handbooks 
from  G.L.  Sister  Cowdrey  presented  the  Lodge  with  a 
visitors'  book.  Short  address  from  L.D.E  and  W.C.T. 
A  very  profitable  session  ;  Watchwords  sold. 

Holloway.— "Morning  Star."  May  7.  Special  meet- 
ing to  consider  whether  Lodge  discontinufl  its  meetings 
or  not ;  animated  discussion.  Resolved  to  continue 
another  quarter,  also  resolved  to  have  an  open  meeting 
every  other  week,  and  invite  neighbouring  Lodges  to 
assist.  One  admitted  as  associate.  Sister  Houghton 
recommended  as  L.D.  Election  of  officers  then  took 
place.  Bro.  Gearing,  W.C.T.;  Sister  Banter,  sen., 
W.V.T.,  Bro.,  G.  Prou.se,  W.Sec. 

Hackney.— "Homerton  Hope."  May  13.  Greetings 
received  from  and  sent  to  Southampton  Lodge  per  a 
visiting  brother,  who  gave  a  short  account  of  the  Tem- 
perance work  in  Southampton.  The  programme  being 
soDgB  and  recitations  &  pleasant  evening  was  spent  by 
both  members  and  viiitors. 

King's  Crosi.— "Excelsior."  May  13.  One  initiated. 
Committee  appointed  to  arrange  for  the  anniversary. 
Invitation  accepted  to  visit  the  Morning  Star  Lodge. 
Musical  night :  solos,  duets,  trios,  by  Bros.  Carter, 
North,  A.  Leadbeater,  W.  Leadbeater,  R.  Watts,  G. 
Parncutt.  and  E.  Thurburn  ;  songs  by  Sister  Carter  and 
Bro.  G.  Parncutt.  Greetings  exchanged  with  the  Pride 
of  the  Lea  Lodge. 

Waterloo-road.— "South  London, "May7.-Report8  and 
election  of  officers.' W. Sees',  report  shewed  a  decrease  on 
the  quarter  of  six  members.  The  W.F.S.  aud  Treasurer  re- 
ported a  balance  in  hand  of  £1  4^.  Election  of  officers: — 
Bro.  J.  Woollacott.W.C.T.:  Sister  Miss  Thorns,  W.V.T.; 
Bro.  Salmon,  W.  Sec.  Installed  by  Sister  WooUacott, 
L.D.  Very  good  attendance.— May  14.  Motion  carried 
unanimously  to  suspend  all  business  at  9.1."i  every  ses- 
sion. Bro.  Humphreys,  as  registrar,  presented  a  report 
of  the  attendance  of  members  for  the  past  quarter.  The 
E.S.,  Bro.  Salmon,  made  clear  to  those  present  the  poli- 
tical principles  of  the  Order,  and  the  present  position  of 
Temperance  politics.  Bro.  Paddington,  C.S  ,  also  spoke. 
Watchword's  sold. 

Camberwell  Green.-"  James  Eaton."  May  18.  Visit 
of  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  who  presided.  Two 
candidates  initiated.  Report  of  D.L.  read  by  Bro.  Jeater 
aud  adopted.  Half  an  hour  pleasantly  passed  by  "  turn- 
ing out  the  W.C.T." 

Chelsea.- "Marlborough."  May  18.  Open  Lodge, 
Bro.  F.  Turney,  W.C.T.,  presiding.  Bro.  Matkin, 
Sisters  Harding,  Young,  Morris,  Richards,  Bro.  Woods, 
Sisters  A.  Turney,  Shepherd,  F.  Turney,  Matkin,  Cook, 
Bro.  J,  Green,  Sister  Moyse,  and  others  took  part  in  the 
programme.  Short  address  Ly  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow, 
L.D.    Watchwords  taken  in  regularly. 

E*lham.—"  Welcome  Home."  April  29.  Bro.  Bar- 
ton's night.  It  being  the  anniversary  of  our  brother's 
birthday,  he  provided  a  capital  programme,  consisting  of 
song*  and  recitation?,  which  were  most  tlioroughly  en- 
joyed, the  Lodge-room  being  full.  Refreshments,  fruit, 
itc,  were  provided,  and  a  very  pleasant  evening  was 
spent.— May  0.  The  members  attended  St.  Andrew's 
Hall  to  hear  a  public  debate  between  Mr.  James  Saunders 
(acting  under  the  auspices  of  the  Licensed  Victuall.rs' 
Alliance,  London),  and  Mr.  Louis  Dell  {member  of  ths 
Balliara  and  Tooting  Gospel  Temperance  Unirn\ ;  sub- 
ject, "  Would  the  Total  Suppression  uf  the  Traffic  he 
Healthful  and  Just  for  the  Nation  at  Large."  Our 
Order  was  well  represented— members  wearing  regalia  as 
al-o  weie  the  I.O.R  .  and  Sons  of  Temperance. -May  13. 
Election  and  in&tallation  of  officerB  and  reports.  The 
following  officers  were  fltcted  .—W.C.T.,  Bm.  Hawkins 
(re-elected);  W.Sec,  Sister  Sp-ir^ing ;  W.V.T.,  Sisti^r 
Brigg-*.  Installed  by  Sister  Spurging,  L.D.  Letter  was 
rt-ad  from  Mr.  Louis  DhII,  thanking  the  m*>mber8  for 
supporting  him  at  his  d>.  bate  at  St.  Andrew'rtHall.  Lodge 
miking  prn^re-s. 

Shaftesbury  Park.— "Shaftesbury  Park."  May  fi. 
Election  of  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Houghton,  cen. ; 
W.V.T.,  Sister  Waller;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Pellatt.  Officers 
installed  by  Bro.  Hilton,  L.D.  D.L.  Digest  read.— 
May  13.  Two  initiated.  Lodge  adjourned  at  1).15  for 
Degree  meeting.  Second  Degree  conferred  on  four  can- 
didates   by  L.D.,   followed   by  Third  Degree  meeting, 


when  the  L.D.  instructed  us  in  the  unwritten  work  of 
each  Degree. 

Upper  Clapton.— "Upper  Clapton."  May  17.  Bro. 
E.  A.  Gibson.  W.C.T.,  presiding.  L^nited  gathering  of 
Lodges.  The  following  were  represented :  Citizen, 
London,  Trinity,  Homerton's  Hope,  Chepstow  Castle. 
High  Cro.«B,  Hackney  Mission,  ^'ictoria  Park,  Royal 
Alexandria's  Pnde,  Clapton  Park,  and  Mentor.  A  capital 
programme  provided  by  the  visiting  members  of  songs 
and  recitations,  and  the  followiotr  members  addressed  the 
Lodge  :  Sister  Gibson.  P.W.D.V.T.,  Bro.  Dennis. 
P.V.D.,  Bro.  Davis,  V.D.,  Bro.  Howe.  L.D.,  Bro. 
Tugvell,  Bro.  Hughes,  and  Bro.  Farthing.  There  was  a 
very  large  attendance  of  visitors. 

PKOVINCLVL. 

Rainham.— "Garden  of  Kent."  April  8.  Open  session 
in  Public  Hall.  Lecture  on  "  Food  Reform  "  by  the  Rev. 
W.  J.  Monk,  M.A.,  vicar  of  Dodington  ;  chairman,  Mr. 
E.  J.  Middleton,  of  New  Brompton.— April  22. 
Spinsters'  night,  who  filled  the  offices  and  entertained 
with  speeches,  choruses  and  readings  ;  they  also  pre- 
sented each  bachelor  brother  with  a  piece  of  their  own 
wedding  cake  ;  four  mitiated  and  two  proposed.  Fare- 
well meeting  with  Bro.  R.  Smitherraan,  who  sailed  the 
following  Saturday  for  America;  the  members  presented 
him  witli  an  address  and  Grand  Lodge  regalia  as  a  mark 
of  the  esteem  iu  which  he  was  held  by  them  during  his 
seven  years'  connection  with  the  Lodge  ;  70  members  pre- 
sent.- MayG.  Election  and  installation:  W.C.T..  Bro. 
Dines;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Hodge  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  J.  Kemp; 
US  members  in  gooi  standing ;  increase  of  17  during  the 
quarter;  Watchwords  on  sale  at  every  session, 

Haverhill.— "  Never  Venture,  Never  Win."  April 
*2(>,  Social  evening — members  and  friends— 50  present. 
Songs,  glees,  recitations,  &c.,  were  given  by  Sisters  E. 
Unwin,  P.Backler.  J.  Rash.  M.  A.  Webb  ;  Bros.  J.  C. 
Shnrpe,  D.  S.  Smith,  J.  Bigmore,  F.  Sbarpe,  G.  Gowers, 
and  S.  Sharpe.  Refreshments  were  provided  ;  very 
pleasant  evenmg.— May  3.  Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T., 
Bro.  F.  D.  Unwin;  W.V.T.,  Sister  E.  Unwin;  W.Sec. 
Bro.  F.  Sharpe,  The  secretary's  report  shewed  •,  i 
increase  of  14  members  on  the  term  ;  one  initiated.— Ma 
10.  Two  initiated  and  two  proposed ;  devotional 
evening. 

LowK^^TOt-T.— "Freedom."  April  28.  The  W.Sec. 's 
report  shewed  that  the  Lodge  had  made  favourable  pro- 
{jress  during  the  quarter,14  new  members  being  initiated. 
The  W.F.S.  report  also  shew  a  balance  to  the  good,  the 
Lodge  shews  eicns  of  still  progressing.  Election  of 
officers:— W.C.T.,  Bro.  H.  Banns;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Sterry  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Summett.  Bro.  J.  P.  Mickle- 
buigh  was  recommended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Falger  as 
E.D.— May  .').  Proposed  that  the  Welcome  Lodge, 
Lowestoft;  the  Heart  and  Hand  Tent  of  Rechabites  ; 
and  the  Bethel  Lodge,  Yarmouth  be  invited  to  visit 
during  the  quarter.  Invitations  accepted.— May  12. 
The  L.D.  conferred  Second  and  Third  Degrees  on  nine 
members. 

Bolton'.— "Claremont."  May  G.  Election,  &c. 
Three  initiated;  one  admitted  on  c.c. ;  a  brother  from 
the  Wellington  Lodge,  Rawul  Pindi,  India,  who  brought 
his  card,  through  seeing  the  Lorlge  in  the  Visitors'  Guide 
in  tlie  Watchword.  W.D.Mar.  present ;  pleasant; 
evening  spent. 

Coal  AaroN.— "Home  of  Peace  and  Safety."  May  1. 
EltJction  and  installation  of  officers.  Bro.  Kent  was 
elected  W.C.T. ;  Bro.  J.  Robinson,  W.V.T.;  Sister 
Havenhand,  W.S.  After  all  had  been  installed,  the 
members  and  several  vibitors  were  invited  to  supper  by 
Bro.  Unwin.  11a.  Gd.  was  collected  for  new  regalias. 
Votes  of  thanks  to  Bro.  Unwin  and  the  visitors  brought  a 
very  pleasant  evening  to  a  close. — May  8.  Cricket  match 
between  the  members  of  the  Home  of  Peace  and  Safety 
and  the  Hope  of  Heeley  Lodges,  [Please  write  only  on 
one  side  of  the  paper.] 

Stockton-on-Thes.— "Castle  and  Anchor."  May  6. 
Election  and  in.stallation  of  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  T. 
Quinton ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  M.  Sheraton  (re-elected) ; 
W.Sec,  Bro.  J.  H.  Howe.  The  retiring  W.Sec  (Bro. 
Lackenby)  reported  an  increase  of  six  on  the  quarter, 
making  the  total  membership  112  ;  splendid  attendance  ; 
keen  contest  for  nearly  every  office  ;  installed  by  Bro.  F, 
G.  Dixon.  L.D. 

Leamington  Spa. — "  Feelmg  Heart."  April  29. 
Public  meeting  ;  Bro.  Thurgar  entertained  the 
meeting  by  his  very  clever  conjuring  tricks,  &c. — 
May  6.  Election  and  installation  of  officers  ;  Bro.  H. 
Payne.  V.D.,  le-elected  W.C.T. ;  Bro.  Alcock.  W.S. 
The  [financial  secretary  and  treasurer's  report  shewed 
that  the  Lodge  was  in  a  good  financial  condition.  One 
initiated. 

Cheltenham. — "  St.  Mark's  Samaritan."  May  3. 
Visited  by  Bro.  Clarke,  D.Co..  of  S.W.  Lanes,  who  in- 
stalled the  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Sister  Ivin;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Roberts  ;  W.S.,  Bro.  Errington.  Reports  shewed  in- 
crease of  five,  and  a  balance  of  19s.  (id,— May  10.  One 
initiated.  Songs,  addresses,  &c.  by  various  members; 
L-reetings  received  frnm  several  Indian  and  Portsmouth 
fiodges,  per  Bro.  Staite,  late  of  India. 

E,\8T  Dkukham.— "Centre  of  N'.rfolk."  May  4.  The 
W.S.  reported  good  work  had  been  done  during  the  past 
quarter.including  four  public  meetings  and  the  formation 
>if  a  brass  band  of  20  performers,  under  the  leadership  of 
Bro.  (J.  H.  Cooler;  au  increase  of  l."»  members.  The 
SJ.T.  also  reoorttid  a  large  increase  m  t  he  Temple. 
Election  of  officers :  Bro.  J.  Seeker,  W.C.T.;  Sifter 
Bush,  W.V.T. ;  Bro.  B.  Chaplin.  W.S.  Installtd  by 
Bro.  R.  Edwards,  L.D.  Furty-nine  members  in  good 
standing. 

ToUQBAY.— "Excelsior."  May  14.  Bro.  Blank  pre- 
sided. A  letter  wa«*  read  from  L.  Mclver,  Esq  ,  M.P., 
resjjpctingthe  Children's  IntoxicatingLiquorBdl;  resolved 
that  itbeleftto  the  Go,)d  uf  the  O.der  to  discuss  upon. Bro. 
B.  M.  Oakeshott  read  a  paper  entitled, "Three  Thousand 
Ye.irsAgo,  and  What  Came  <.f  It." 

Old  Brompton.—  '*  Safeguard  of  Old  Brompton." 
May  fi.  Et'Ction  and  installation  of  ofTicerB  :  Bro.  Dence, 
W.C.T.;    Sister   Hatchings,     W.V.T.  ;    Bro.    Denton, 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS*    WATCHWORD. 


May  24.  1886. 


W.Sec.  Keturns  shew  an  increase  of  two  this  quarter. 
During  the  evening,  Bto.  and  Sister  Hutchings,  who 
have  been  lately  married,  were  presented  with  a  hand- 
some tea  service,  subscribed  for  by  a  few  members  ;  Bro. 
Bence,  W.C.T.,  V.D.,  made  the  preHentation  on  behalf 
ot  the  members,  and  in  a  few  well-chosen  remarks,  Bro. 
Hutchinga  thanked  the  members  who  so  kindly  Bub- 
scribed. 

Exeter. — "Perseverance,"  May  10.  Discussion  on 
circular  from  D.C.T.  of  dividinpr  the  country  into  Parlia- 
mentary division?.  The  D.L.  Kep.,  was  instructed  to 
use  his  diacretion  in  the  matter.  A  short  address  by  a 
visitor  from  Bristol  when,  it  being  pound  night,  a  goodly 
numberof  parcels  were  sold  which  realised  the  sum  of 
33.  CJd. 

Guir.DFORD.— "Guildford."  May  14.  Finance  Com- 
mittee's report  accepted.  Musiciil  box,  Bro.  Heather  ; 
songs,  Bros.  Enticknap  and  -Manser  ;  readings.  Sister 
Heather,  and  Bro.  Booth  ;  recitations,  Bros,  (^iielchand 
Powell,  jun.     Fair  attendance. 

Hull.— "Paia;ion."  May  10.  Sisters  Knott  and 
Hatton  to  provide  after  business;  refreshments  were 
provided  and  a  good  entertainment  given,  consisting  of 
songs,  duets,  readings,  &-'.,  a  very  enjoyable  evening 
being  spent.  One  candidite  initiated  ;  good  attendance. 
Twenty  Watchwords  9old  weekly. 

Guii.T)FORD.—'*  Re-cue.''  May  Ifi.  Poun-l  night: 
Songs,  Sister  Parlcer,  Bros.  Pi-aoock,  Smith,  Manser, 
.T.  W.  Parker,  and  Gargan ;  recititinns,  Bros.  Copua 
and  Gargan  ;  readings,  Bros.  Powell,  Lekeux,  and  Sted- 
man.     Two  iiiitiatn.). 

DttVONPORT.— "  Workman's  llB:*t,"  May  1.").  Official 
visit  of  the  Forward  Tent,  I.O  K.,  who  had  gladly 
accepted  the  invitation  of  the  Lodge  to  explain  Kecha- 
bitism  to  the  members.  Bros.  Pryor,  P.C.R..  Hewitt, 
C.R.,  and  Parkes  pave  earnest  addresses,  explana- 
tory of  its  objects  and  benetite.  Bro.  Taylor,  L.D., 
advocated  Good  Templansm,  and  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks 
was  accorded  them  for  their  visit.  Bro.  Parkes  gave  a 
reading,  Bro.  Wylde  a  song,  Sister  Chrifstie  a  sons'. 
Very  pleasant  meeting. 

DKVONPeRT. — ''Jamee  Teare."  May  10.  A  happy 
meeting  presided  over  by  Sister  Carter,  P.  W.C.T.  Stmgs 
by  Bros.  Burt  and  Pyne  ;  readings  by  Bro.  Rowley,  one 
initiated. 

DEVOXPonx.—*' Star  of  Morire  Town.''  May  12.  A 
good  attendance,  Bro.  t'arkea,  W.C.T.,  presided.  One 
initiated.  Resolved  to  invite  Mount  Edgcumbe  Lodge 
to  preside  at  our  next  meeting. 

Whitchurch.—"  Hope  of  Whitchurch."  May  14. 
Full  Lodge.  Two  new  members  initiated  ;  two  candi- 
dates proposed.  Interesting  reading,  entitled  **  The 
Three  Parsons,"  by  Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  Aaten,  L.D. 

Higher  Openshaw. — "  Circle."  April  5,  Brothers 
surprised  sisters  with  tea  party. ^-April  17.  Social  tea 
party,  a  Lodge  meeting  beiug  held  afterwards.  Bro,  W. 
R,  Peplow  was  elected  ai  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Lawton  as  K.S. 
—April  19.  Vi-it  to  Britain's  Hope  Lodge,  Stalybtidge, 
who  gave  us  aheartv  recaption. — April  27.  Nomination 
and  ehiction,  W.C.T.,  Bio.  L:iwt(.n ;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Hudson  ;  W.3.,  Bfo.  Southwotth.  The  memborship  this 
quarter  shews  a  decrease  of  five. 

Bristol. — '•  Morning  Sfar."  May  14.  Two  sisters 
readmitted.  After  the  business  sharp  practice  was  taken 
up.  Seven  or  eight  questions,  chiefly  on  the  interests  of 
the  Order  were  spoken  on  and  discussed,  and  a  very 
pleasant  half -hour  spent.     Good  attendance. 

Spalding.—"  Hand-in-Hand."  The  members  of  this 
Lod^e  have  resolved  to  close  their  weekly  Lod>re  sessions 
earlier  during  the  summer  months.  A  goitd  staff  of 
officwa  was  last  Thursday  evening  inst»lled  for  the 
ensumg  quarter,  with  Bro.  Taylor  as  W.C.T.,  and  Bro. 
George  White  as  L.D.  The  Lodge  is  now  in  a  very 
satisfactory  condition. 

Leeds.— "St.  George's  Rose  Bud."  May  8.  Three 
initiated.  Election  and  installation  of  officers  took  place. 
Bro.  the  Rev.  Joseph  Deans,  D.C.T.  Central,  was  elected 
W.C.T. 

Leeds.— "  British  Rose."  May  10.  Central  York- 
shu'e  District  Executive  visited,  and  conferred  Second 
and  ThirJ  Degrees. 

AccRiNGTON.— May  11.  United  session  of  the  Accring- 
ton  Rose  and  Triumph  Lodges  ;  visit  of  the  District 
officers.  In  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  D.C.T., 
Bro.  Fowler,  Bro.  C.  Wingfield,  D.T.,  presided.  A 
capital  programme  was  given  by  the  local  brethren  inter- 
Hpersedwith  speeches  by  the  D.T.,the  D.E.Supt.,D.Mar., 
D.Sec,  Bros.  Bennett,  Woodhouse.  and  Cronshaw ; 
songs,  recitations,  &c.,  were  given  by  Bros.Dodds.Barnes, 
Woodhouse,  Whittaker,  Cronshaw,  Brierley,  Hayhurst, 
and  Hoyle. 

Sddbury. — "Gainsborough-"  May  7.— Bro.  Alexander 
admitted  on  c.c,  and  recommended  as  L.D.,  and  Bro. 
W.  Harvey,  E.S.— May  14.  Election  of  oificers  :— In- 
stalled by  the  retiring  L.D.,  Bro.  H.  Alston,  Bro,  A.  S. 
Newman,  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  A.  Harvey,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro. 
H.  Bitten,  W.S.  The  Lodge  is  now  beginning  to  look 
up,  having  gained  the  Congregational  School-room, Mars- 
street,  to  meet  in  ;  and  the  meetingi  are  now  held  alter- 
nate Fridays. 

Enfield.— '"Star  of  Peace."  May  10.  Officers' re- 
ports and  installation.  W.S.  reported  a  net  increase  of 
eight  durinz  the  quarter.  Finances  good.  Sister  Cob- 
man  reported  a  gain  of  176.  on  the  proceeds  of  the  coffee 
stall.  A.  vote  of  thanks  passed  to  her  and  assistants  for 
the  efficient  way  in  which  it  was  carried  on.  Officers  in- 
stalled by  Bro.  Coleman,  L.D.  Lodge  addressed  by 
W.C.T.  afterwards.— May  17.  Easter  Monday  Tea  Com- 
mittee reported  a  gain  of  Is.  One  initiated.  The 
decision  of  Grand  Lodge  on  character  dress  was  discussed 
to  some  extent.  A  very  interesting  and  instructive  even- 
ing was  spent. 

Greenwich,- "Good  of  the  Order."  This  Lodge, 
after  being  asleep  for  some  months,  was  re-starled  on 
Monday  last  by  Bro.  J.  Bowen,  D.C.T.,  under  favourable 
circumstances.  Officers  elected ;  Bro.  E.  G.  Ward, 
W.C.T. ;  Slater  Parkinson,  "W.V.T.  ;  Sister  Pucknell, 
W.Trea. ;  Bro.  Parkinson,  W.S,  and  L,D.     A  good  pro- 


gramme arranged  ;  visitorsjare  invited.      The  G. W.C.T. 
sent  a  message  that  the  Good  of  the  Order  could  not  be 
3ne  without. 

CAMBniDGK.—"Hope  of  Castle  End."  May  7.  Election 
of  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Barker.  Installed  by  Bro.  R. 
H.  Baynes,  L.D.  Ninety-six  members  in  good  standing, 
being  an  increase  of  35  on  the  quarter.- May  14.  Visit  of 
DeusVuULodge.  Bro.  W.C.J.  Hondlopresided.  Members 
gave  a  capital  entertainment.  Seven  initiuted ;  one 
restored.     Over  100  present. 

Cambridge.— "  Railway  Express."  May  3.  Election 
of  otlicera:  W.C.T., Bro.  Walter  Gibbs  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Tibb.^.  Installed  by  Bro.  H.  Gape,  D.S.J.T.,  assisted 
by  Bro.  W.  H.  Kimutou,  W.D.Sec.  Seventy  members 
in  good  standing,  an  increase  of  22  on  the  quarter.— 
May  10.  Three  initiated.  Degree  of  Fidelity  conferred 
on  six  members  by  Bro.  J.  Rowley,  L.D. 

Cambridge.-"  Out  of  Danger."  May  4.  Election  of 
officers  :  W.C.T,,  Bro.  H.  Wilson,  D.C.T.;  W.S^c.  Bro. 
Eraser.  Installed  by  Bro.  W.  H.  Kimpton,  W.D.Sec. 
Two  initiated.  Twejily-two  members  on  the  books.  One 
admitted  on  a.c— May  11.  Two  initiated.  Eleven  |.ro- 
poseil.  Lodge  looking  up  since  its  removal  to  the  Mi  11- 
road  Coffee  Tavern. 

Cambridge.— "  DeusVult."  April  15.  Public  meet 
ii'g.  Bro.  C.  McPherson,  W.O.T.,  presided  arud  gave  one 
of  .T.  B.  Gough's  orations.  Recitations  by  Sisters  Berry 
and  Hunt,  and  Bro.  G.  A.  Lofts.  SonRs  by  SiwLer  Corn- 
well  and  Bro.  W.  H.  Kimpton,  W.D.S.  Resdm^-i  by 
Sister  Fendick  and  Bro.  Rayner.  Bro.  W.  C.  J.  Howell 
presided  at  the  piano. — April  22.  Bro.  G.  LeVer  recom- 
mended L.D..  and  Bro.  J.  Avers  L.ESupt. —April  29. 
Election  of  officers.  Bro.  W.  C.  J.  Howell,  W.C.T., 
Sister  Hunt,  W.Sec.  Two  initiated.— Mav  fj.  Oftioors 
installed  by  Bro.  Henry  Wilson,  D.C.T.  Sister  Bessie 
Fendick,  W.Sec,  reported  44  members — being  an  in- 
crease.— May  13.  Two  proposed.  Official  visit  of  Bro. 
T,  A.  Mathers,  V.D. 

Cambridge.— "Cambridge  University."  May 8.  Bro. 
H  T.  Kingdom  presided.  Bro  John  Beggs  re-elooted 
L  D.  Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  E.  B.  Mayrr  M.A.  (senior  fellow 
of  St.  John's  CoUeg**),  re-elected  L.E.Supt.  Election  of 
officers  :-W.C.T.,  Bro.  W,  S.  B.>rrow  ;  they  were  after- 
wards installed  by  Bro.  W.  H.  Kimpton,  W.D.Sec. 
W-Sec.  reported  3S  members  on  the  books,  they  being  all 
members  of  the  various  colleges  in  the  town.  Addresses 
by  Bro.  C.  Dixon,  &c.,  closed  a  useful  meeting. 

Swindon.— "Anclior  of  Swindon."  May  4.  Election 
of  officers.  Bro.  H.  Jonet'.  W.C.T.  (re-elected)  ;  Sister 
Pu-ey,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  J.- Richards,  W.S.  Tax  paid  on 
33  members.  Programme  for  quarter  adopted. — May 
11.  Officers  installed  by  Bro.  G.  H.  Bendy,  L.D.  'Ihe 
Lodge  hfts  just  succeeded  in  obtaining  a  better  room,  and 
now  meets  in  Old  Swintlon,  and,  the  members  hope,  the 
Order  is  in  a  better  position  in  the  town. 

MANCHiiaTBR.— "  City."  May  13.  Visit  of  District 
Executive.  Short  addrceses  were  delivered  by  tJros.  J. 
G.  Tolton,  D.C.T.  ;  J.  H.  Musk,  D.E.S.  ;  J.  R.  Ben- 
oott.  W.D.Se-c.  ;  W.  Gibbjn,  W  D.Tr.  ;  and  Sister 
Keightley,  W.D.V.T.  Bio.  Peck,  D.E.S..  of  CJevelund*. 
also  spoke  for  asliort  time  on  the  Good  of  the  Order.  Two 
initiated,  and  three  admitted   on  a.c.      Very    pleasant 

Hereford.- "True  to  the  End."  April  9.  The  pro- 
gramme for  the  evening  was  sharp  practice ;  several 
interesting  qnestiotis  were  put  in  and  caused  a  profitable 
discussion;  good  attendance. — April  10.  A  paper  was 
read  by  Bro.  Tolley,  W.D.Ci.,  entitled  "Work  and 
Win,"  which  was  characterited  by  very  interesting  and 
good  advic«».  Bro.  George  Parry  was  recommended  as 
L.D.;andBro.  Blount  was  elected  as  E.S.— April  23. 
Good  Friday.  1  he  business  of  the  Lodge  gone  through  ; 
one  pi  opoaed  ;  then  closed  early. — April  30,  Three  pro- 
posed and  four  initiated.  The  programme.  Who  shall  be 
Chief  Templar  ?  Several  questions  put ;  several  members 
obtaintd  the  chair,  causing  great  amusement.  Bro. 
Bishop  reported  on  his  visit  to  Newport  G.L.  and  of  his 
taking  the  G.L.  Degree. 

ExKTKR.—'' Matthew  the  Miller."  May  13.  Visit  ot 
Sister  Pryor,  V.D.,  who  gave  us  a  capital  address. 
Programme  for  new  quartet  adopted.  A  resolution  was 
passed  expressing  pleasure  that  the  Sunday  Closing  Bill 
for  Durham  has  p:issed  its  second  reading,  and  respect- 
fully ask  the  D.L.  to  convey  its  appreciation  to  Mr.  Fry, 
M.P.     One  proposed. 

Tkuro.—" Truro  Guiding  Star,"  May  13.  Rev.  R. 
C.  Davey  (Wesleyan)  was  enrolled  as  an  Ancient 
Templar.  A  vote  expressive  of  regret  at  '"he  decease  of 
Sister  Wyatt, was  unanimously  carried,  al  Jpresent  rising 
to  their  feet.  Readings,  followed  by  criticism,  were 
given  by  Bros.  Tucker,  Still,  Stephens,  Elliott  and 
Polsue,  and  led  to  a  very  interesting  conversatico.  Bro. 
J.  Nicholls,  gave  a  recitation. 

Bradford.- "Manningham  Volunteers."  May  10. 
Five  initiated.  The  officers'  reports  shewed  an  increase 
of  15  on  last  quaiter,  and  a  favourable  balance  in  the 
hands  of  the  treasurer,  every  member  being  clear  on  the 
books.  The  new  W.C.T.  (Bro.  Hattersley)  addressed  the 
Lodge  in  a  few  well-chosen  remarks,  in  which  he  urged 
the  membars  to  assist  him  in  furthering  the  interests  of 
the  LodRe.  Donations  amounting  to  123.  6d.  were  given 
to  the  Lo^e  funds  by  the  Sisters  Askham,  and  Bros. 
Whittain,  Hattersley,  Hey,  and  J.  Morrell;  and  several 
others  expressed  their  intention  to  do  likewise  at  the 
following  meeting.  Our  Lodge  is  steadily  inorea.sing,  and 
our  meetings  pleasant  and  profitable. 

Whittinoton  Moor.—"  Glorious  Prospect."  May 
3.  Election  and  installation  of  officers :  Bro.  S. 
Stevenson,  W.C.T. ;  Bro.  Maun,  W.Sec.  ;  and  Sister 
Stevenson,  W.V.T.— May  10,  Visit  of  Bro.  Bryan, 
D.E.S.,  and  Bro.  Willett,  W.D.Sec,  who  gave  stirring 
addresses,  and  songs  and  recitations  were  given  by 
members  and  visitors.  A  capital  supper  was  provided; 
a  good  number  present,  including  about  20  visitors. 

Spennymoor,— "Triumph  of  Hope,"  Mayo.  Officers' 
reports  submitted  ;  membership  94,  increase  of  four  on 
quarter.  Officers  elected  ;  installed  by  Sister  J.  Fleming, 
L.D, ;  W.C.T,,   Bro.  H.  H,  Syme;  W.V.T.,  Sister  J, 


Ayton  :  W.Sec,  Rev.  J.  H.  Dodshon  (re-elected).— May 

12.  W.C.T. 's  programme  contributed  to  by  Sister  M. 
Fleming  and  Bros.  Syme,  Kennedy,  Witheringt^n,  and 
W.  Ayton.— May  13.  First  of  series  of  open-air  meeting* 
addressed  by  Bros.  J.  Wrathall,  Home  Mission  Agent, 
and  J.  Smith,  W. Chap.  Capital  attendance  considering 
wet  state  of  weather. 

OxKORD.— "City  of  Oxford."  April  30.  Annual  tea 
and  public  meeting,  ijreslded  over  by  Bro.  Smith, 
W.C.T.  Addresses  by  Bros.  George,  WeatheriU,  and 
Jamt-s  Hine,  and  songs  sung  by  Sister  Wheeler,  and 
Bios.  Howard,  Joyce,  and  Smith.  A  very  pleasant  and 
enjoyable  evening  was  spent,  and  one  former  member 
taken  huld  of.— May  7.  Installation  night,  D.C.T. 
officiating.  Officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  H.ne;  W.V.T., 
Sister  Howell ;  W.S.,  Bro.  Smith.  One  member  restored, 
and  one  proposed.— May  14.  Programme,  "Turn  out 
the  W.C.T,"  The  questions  and  answers  were  instructive, 
interesting,  and  enjoyable.  Two  piopositions  for  mem- 
bscship. 

Sx.  Aldans.— "City  of  Veralum."  May  13.  Bro. 
Rogv-rs,  W.C.T.,  pri-aided.  Good  programme  for  coming 
quarter  adopted.  Visit  of  Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoe,  W.D. 
Chap.  Beds,  who  conferred  Third  Degree  on  one  member. 
Lodge  progresiing. 

LUT©N.— "  Pride  of  the  Lea."  May  11.  Twenty-two 
membeis  from  the  Sir  William  Harpur.Star  and  Hope  of 
Kempston  Lcrk-ea,  Bedford, visited  and  gave  a  first-class 
entercainmen#Rto.  E.  G.  Gipon,  W.D.Sec.,in  the  chair  ; 
songs  and  pecitations  by  Sisters  Northwoo't,  Leech  and 
Giggle,  Bros.  Baxter,  H.  Gould,  Gillett.  Dunham, 
C:.pon,  Line,  Brookhouse,  and  BiUiagUm.  Addresses  by 
Bros.  T.C.  Macrow,  H.D.  from  London,  S.  W.  Tysoe, 
W.D.Chap.,  and  J.  Scotting,  W.D.G.;  three  proposed; 
sale  of  Watchwords  increasing. 

Winchester, —"  City  of  Winchester."  May  12.  Bro. 
Deane.  W.C.T.  Two  initiated.  Bro.  Perry  read  circu- 
lar from  D.L.,  and  Bro.  Winks  read  a  report  of  the 
D.L.  meeting.  Bro.  Parker  gave  an  address  on  all  the 
Portsmouth  Lod-es.  Bro.  Buckingham  reported  rapid 
progriiss  of  the  Lily  of  the  Valley  J.T.  ;  81  members  in 
two  months. 

Wimbledon.— "General  Charles  G  .rdon."  May  18. 
Mock  debate  night.  B.o.  Pinhorn,  D.C.T.,  p.aid  the 
Lodge  a  vi,it,  and  during  the  evening  gave  a  few  words 
of  eucouragemeut.  One  candidate  initiated.  Resolved 
to  c-mtinue  advertisement  in  Watchword.  Arranpe- 
raents  made  for  Cycle  Club  to  leave  Wimbledon  next 
night  and  pay  a  surprise  visit. 

Rk'HMOKd.— "Star  of  Richmond  Hill."  May  17. 
Special  District  Lodge  Session.  Bro.  Pinhorn,  D.C.T., 
and  Bro.  W.  Shepheard,  W.D.M..  represented  the  Ex- 
ecutive. Two  sisters  receive-!  Third  Degree,  and  seven 
others  were  received  as  District  Lodge  members. 
Addresses  were  given  by  Bros.  Pinhorn,  Shepheard,  Fill, 
and  Newman.  Bro.  Newman  elected  as  Sub-Diatrict 
Secretary. 

KiNGSTON-upoN-HuLL. — "  ICingston-upon-Hull,"   May 

13,  A  hiiKc  attendance).  It  was  re3'>lved  to  petiti'in  the 
k.iuse  <.f  L  «-ds  in  favour  of  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing 
Bill.    W.C.T.,  Bro.  Cocke.-line. 

Manchester.—"  Tower  of  Refuge."  The  Lodge  ha.i 
had  a  most  successful  quarter,  having  initiated  5!' can- 
didates, which  give,  after  accounting  for  all  losses,  a  aivm- 
bersbipof  195.— Thirteen  members  withdrew  their  clear- 
ance cards  and  joined  the  Sydney  Lodge,  Sal  ford,  which 
was  opened  March  10  tinder  the  auspices  of  the  "Tower," 
and  now  a  movement  ia  on  foot  to  open  a  Lodge  in  Stret- 
ford  very  shortly.  Again  we  have  decided  to  hold  an  11 
days'  Temperance  mission.— May  4.  Election  and  in- 
stallation of  cfticers  :— W.C.T.,  Bro.  S.  Christian; 
W.V.T..  Sister  Herbert  ;  W.Sec.  Bro.  C.  J.  Oglesby, 
Bro.  John  Edwards,  G.W.Co.,  was  warmly  greeted  and 
congratulated. 


IRELAND. 

Ballymacarbett.— "  W.  F.  Lalor."  May  11.  A  most 
agreeable  and  profitable  session.  After  the  business,  the 
following  programme  was  presented  by  the  sisters  iu 
charge  : — Solos,  Bros,  M'Gibben>ud  Dumican  ;  Temper- 
ance orations,  Bros.  Shippobotham  and  Flemming ; 
recitation,  Bro.  Millar;  reading,  Bro.  A.  Elli^. 

Bali.vmacarrett.-"  Advance."  May  13.  Visit  from 
officers  and  members  of  W.  F,  Lalor  Lodge  ;  Bro.  Wm. 
Boyd,  of  the  visitors  presided,  and  a  most  pleasing  and 
auccesbfu I  programme  was  gone  through,  consisting  of  an 
encouraging  and  humeroua  address  from  the  chairman, 
solos,  &c.,  by  various  sisters  and  brothers- 

Bkli'ast. — "  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson."  May  0.  Concert 
and  rpadings  ;  Mr.  D.  M.  Patterson,  and  members  of  the 
Irisli  Temperance  League  Choir  provided  the  musical  part 
of  the  programme,  and  Bros,  R.  Scrapie  and  J.  Havern 
contributed  the  readings.  "The  entertainment  was  highly 
appreciated;  the  proceeds  defrayed  the  expenses  of  a 
Temperance  mission  held  during  the  winter. 


WALES. 

Pknybont.— "Union."  May  4.  Good  attendance. 
Satisfactory  reports  of  retiring  officers  and  Standing 
Committee.-..  Election  of  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  A. 
Boulter  (re-elected);  W.V.T.,  Sister  M.  A.  Thomas; 
W.Sec,  Bro.  R.  T.  Evans  (re-elected)  Installed  by 
Slater  Thomas.  L.D.— May  11.  Good  session.  One 
initiated.  Three  visitors  present  from  Llandrindod 
Wells,  one  sister  from  Bradford,  and  one  b'  other  from 
Dowlais.  Singing,  reciting,  and  short  addresses  for 
Good  of  the  Order.    Lodge  working  steadily. 


NAVAL. 
Old  Bsompton.— "Red,  White  and  Blue."— May  1, 
Installation  and  Reports.  Bro.  Goodwin,  W.C.T. ; 
Sister  Goodwin,  W.A^T.;  Bro.  Beattie,  W.Sec  Ninety- 
one  members  returned  in  good  standing.  Bro.  Denoe 
recommended  for  L.D.  The  Lodge  collected  6i.,  and 
gave  it  to  a  brother,  who  turned  out  to  be  the  great  im- 
postor Sisk.— May  8.  Officered  aad  entertained  by 
G,L,  members,  about  20  present.  Sister  Ptichard,D.V.T, 


Mav  24,   1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


{Mid  Kent),  presided  ;  a  very  good  programme  gone 
tbroDgh.— May  1."..  Visit  of  Invincible  Crusader  Lodge, 
who  ofiicered  aitd  entertained.  Songs  by  Sisters  Ham- 
mond, Davies,  A.  R«ed.  Lowe,  Ruler,  Attridge  ;  Bros. 
C,  Reed,  Hines,  I'earceand  Costello  ;  recitations,  Bros. 
Ru§»eH,  Lowe,  Winstone,  C.  Reed,  H.  Pearce  and  Hors- 
croft  ;  liK>  present.    A  very  pleasant  session  spent. 


MILITARY. 
WiNCHBSTKR.  —  "Garrison  Safeguard."  Iftay  14. 
Capital  session,  Bro.  Coloui -Sergeant  Harrison,  W.C.T., 
praeidlDg.  Two  candidates  initiated,  and  othf^rs  pro- 
poaed.  visitors  present  from  Ryde,  Southaea,  and  Hope 
of  Alton  Lodges.  Bro.  Moodv  read  letter?  from  Press 
Forward  Lodge,  Maidenhead  ;  and  Bro.  Jones,  D.C.T., 
io  re(or«nce  to  the  Military  District  becoming  owners  of 
tbe  Challege  Shield,  and  acknowledging  telegram  sent 
by  Bro.  Harrison  to  the  Grand  Lodge,  announcing  the 
opODing  of  The  Hope  of  the  Future  Juvenile  Temple  at 
the  barracks.  lostallaiion  of  otficera  by  Bro.  Sergeant 
Brealey,  L.D. 

JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 


and  presented  each  member  with  pledge  cards.  Bro. 
Capon,  W.D.S.,  and  Siatars  Leech  ami  N.>rth\vooJ  eang 
and  recited.  Address  by  Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoe,  S.J.T.  ; 
very  pleasant  sessiim. 

WiKCHE-STF-B.— *'The  Hope  of  the  Future.  '  May  10.— 
Thirteen  candidates  initiated,  and  otber  names  given  in. 
Addresse-*  by  Bro3.  HaiTison,  Clieckley,  and  others. 
Capital  Temperance  recitations  by  the  children,  and 
prize  won  by  Emmi  Doherty,  aged  10  years,  given  by 
Bro.  Checkley,  W.C.T.  Each  child,  .M  in  number, 
received  &  small  present  from  Sister  (Mrs.)  Harrison, 
who  is  leaving  for  Carlow. 


Brompton.— "  Red,  White,  and  Blue."  May  3. 
Election  and  installation.  Installation  of  officers  by  Supt. 
Bro.  Denton, who  afterwards  addressed  a  few  words  of 
encouragement  to  the  newly  elected  officers. — May  10. 
OuKsesupperand  presentation  of  prizes^precentation  made 
by  Bro.  Daeks.  The  following  received  prizes — Sisters 
Harri8,Burke,Fra8er,and  Anderson.Brns.AUen  and  Cain. 
Fifty  initiated  this  quarter,  shewing  a  total  of  SS  in  good 
standing,  Temple  receiving  great  support  from  the  adult 
members. 

Chelsea.— "Chelsea."  May  14.  Usual  busine'^s, 
Bro.  Bell,  C.T.  Visit  of  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow.  V.S  J.T., 
who  distributed  prizes  to  the  following  brothers  ;— 1st, 
Bro.  C.  Monro  ;  2ad,  Bro.  B.  Kent ;  3rd,  Bro.  F.  Kent ; 
4th, Bro. Preslaud, obtained  in  reciting  competition.  Sonsis, 
solus,  and  recitatioDB  followed  by  tiie  members.  Lar^fe 
number  present. 

Ratclifk.— '*  Hope  of  Ratcliff."  May  12.  Ten 
initiated.  Bro.  Brown,  S.J.T. ,  gave  an  interestint; 
address  on  the  motto  text,  ' '  There  is  a  Lion  in  the  Way. " 
Crowded  session. 

Halifa.x.—"  May  Blfissom  "  (Senior).  May  S.  Bazaar 
held  to  raitie  funds  was  opened  by  Bro.  A.  Byron, 
W.D.Co.  The  weather  being  unfavourable,  and  very 
few  of  the  goods  being  ^disposed  of,  the  bazaar  will 
be  continued  on  Saturday,  May  30. 

Bath. — "  Hope  of  East  Twerton,"  April  19.  Seven 
initiated  ;  good  programme  gone  through. — May  3.  Good 
attendance  ;  prizes  offered  for  the  two  be^t  recitations, 
which  were  won  by  Sister  Emily  Grant  and  Bro,  Francis 
Barrett.— May  10.  Five  initiated ;  visit  from  Bro. 
Hogg,  D. S.J.T..  who  gave  notice  of  a  prize  competition 
to  be  held  in  Bath  on  Bro.  Kirton's  pamphlet,  "A  Glass 
of  British  Wine:  its  History  and  Mystery'';  several 
gave  in  their  namett  to  compete  in  it. 

E.\S'F  Debeham.— "  Lily  of  the  East."  May  11. 
Fifteen  new  mombsrs  initiated.  Refreshments,  nuts, 
and  or«n,;es  provided  by  Sister  S.  A.  Crispo  in  celebration 
of  lier  third  Templar  birthday.  A  beautiful  Third 
Degree  regalia  was  nresentt^d  in  the  name  of  tlje  Temple 
by  the  D.S.  J.T.  to  Sister  Crispe  as  a  token  of  recngnitiou 
of  her  earnest  and  successful  labours  in  the  Temple, 
which  is  iiuw  the  largest  in  the  Di^^trict  having  over  DO 
members  in  good  standing.Seventy-aix  Juvenile  TempUtrs 
takt-n  monthly. 

WtOLWlCH.—"  Pride  of  Woolwich  "  (Senior).  May  10. 
After  a  short  address  from  S.J.T.  on  quarterly  text, 
Sister  E.  Shorey,  W.D.V.T.,  presented  prizes  to  the 
Huccessftil  competitors  during  the  past  quarter.  This 
having  been  done,  Sister  L.  Denard,  Chief  Templar, 
Iheii  presented  to  the  W.D.V.T.,  in  the  name  of  the 
Temple,  an  illuminated  address;  also  a  handsome  Dis- 
trict Lodge  regalia,  aa  a  token  of  esteem,  and  a  mark  of 
appreciation  of  her  labours  in  connection  with  our 
Temple  and  Juvenile  branch  of  the  loved  Order  in  West 
Kent.  Sister  Shorey  responded  in  suitable  terms,  thank- 
ing all  concerned.  A  hearty  vote  of  tliaiiks  was  given  to 
Bro.  E.  J.  EusstU  for  getting  up  the  address  in  such  a 
handiome  style.  One  initiated.    Temple  doing  well. 

Higher  Opknshaw.— **Circlo  of  Unity."  April  27. 
One  initiated.  Election  of  officers — May  4.  One  initi- 
ated. Offijera  installed  by  Bro.  W.  );.  Peplow,  S.J.T. 
Juvenile  T^mpUtre  given  to  all  clear  on  the  books. — 
May  11.  Three  initiated.  Visit  from  English  R^.sebud 
Temple,  who  went  through  a  very  interesting  programme. 
Refreshments,  consisting  of  milk,  cakes,  and  sweets, 
Wtre  served  out  during  the  evening. 

Greenwich. — "  The  Rose  of  Greenwich."  May  13. 
Bro.  John  Bowen,  D.C.T.,  gave  a  sliort  address  to  the 
children,  stating  that  he  was  well  pleased  with  their  con- 
duct, and  urged  them  to  continue  to  be  firm  and  faithful. 
Saveral  members  of  the  adult  Lodge  (Royal  Greenwich) 
having  come  to  assist  aud  encourage  by  ^their  presence, 
Bro.  Bowen,  D.C.T.,  proceeded  to  present  the  prizes  for 
merit,  good  conduct,  &c.,  which  had  been  won  during  the 
past  quarter,  one  of  which  was  a  name  silver  brooch, 
won  by  Sister  Julia  Lehan,  C.T.,  for  bringing  the  most 
candidates  during  the  quarter,  and  13  others  received 
prizcB  *t  same  time  After  the  children  had  each  re- 
ceived their  prize,  the  Chief  Templar,  Sister  Lehan,  pre- 
sented Bro.  E.  Shorey,  K  W.D.Ch.,  wi'h  an  address  and 
aP,,W.D.Ch.  regalia  from  the  Rose  of  GreeT.wich  J.T.,  of 
wKich  he  has  been  the  treasurer  f>r  <.v«r  nint^  years.  Bro. 
Sh.irey  thanked  the  members  for  the  lundflome  presents. 
After  the  usual  treat  of  good  things  to  the  little  ones,  the  j 
Temple  cl.aed.  I 

ALDKRSe;.iTE  STKEET.— "City  of  Lond-  . 

E'ectif-n  of  officers.     Installed    by    Bro.    T.  C.  Mucrow,  [and  fuel 
V-S.J.T.,  who  gave  a'short  address,  and  presented  every  |  Dry  Soap, 
officer   and  also    the   members    with    a  hand: 


DISTRICT  JU^^E^'ILE  COUNCILS. 
West  CcMUEBLVNn.— The  quarterly  meeting  of  the 
Council  was  held  in  the  Good  Templars'  Hall,  Working- 
ton, on  May  15.  Bro.  R.  Sands,  jun.,  D  S.J.T.,  pre- 
sided, and  there  was  a  very  good  attendance.  The 
D.S.  J.T.  submitted  his  report,  in  which  he  thanked  the 
CnuDcil  and  the  District  Lodge  for  electing  him  to  that 
ortice.  He  stated  that  in  consequence  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
Sestion  having  been  held  so  late,  the  issuing  of  quarterly 
return  forms  was  considerably  delayed,  and  all  the  re- 
turns had  consequently  not  been  received.  So  far,  the 
reports  were  not  satisfactory,  the  Temples  shew- 
ing a  decrease  of  GO.  A  new  Temple  had 
been  opened  at  Moor  Row,  and  had  now  G2  members. 
The  Senior  Temple  at  Whitehaven  has  been  re-opened, 
as  also  the  Beacon  Light  Temple,  Egremont.  Arrange- 
ments are  being  made  to  open  a  Temple  in  connection 
with  the  Crystal  Wave  Lodge,  Workington.  The 
D. S.J.T.,  after  referring  to  the  decrease  in  the  member- 
ship, urged  the  Council  to  increased  earnestness,  and 
made  various  suggestions  aa  to  how  the  members  might 
be  retained,  and  the  Temple  meetings  made  interesting. 
He  urged  that  the  Lodges  should  be  kept  in  mind  of  their 
duty  to  theirTemples,  and  recommended  themembers  of  the 
Council  to  press  their  claims  on  all  suitable  occasions. 
The  report  of  the  D.S.J.T.  was  adopted.  The  visiting 
superintendents  present  reported  as  to  the  state  of  the 
various  Temples  under  their  supervision,  and  most  of 
them  had  to  complain  that  the  Lodge  ra^mberSjas  a  rule, 
manifested  very  little  interest  in  the  Temples,  and  gave 
the  superintendents  but  small  encoumgemenc.  Bro.  J. 
Dobie,  Cockermouth,  was  elected  C.Sec,  and  new  V.S. 
were  appointed  for  the  current  year.  A  resolution  was 
passed  in  favour  of  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill  for  Prohibiting 
the  Sale  of  Intoxicants  to  Children.  A  long  dis- 
cusi^ion  ensued  on  tho  action  of  the  Grand  Lodge  in 
refusing  to  confirm  the  ruling  of  the  G.S.J.T.  that  the 
Juvenile  obligation  was  lifelong,  the  unanimous  opinion 
being  that  Sister  Walshaw's  ruling  was  correct.  A  vote 
of  thanks  was  accorded  to  the  Crystal  Wave  Lodge  for 
the  use  of  their  Lodge-room  and  regalia,  &c.,  after  which 
the  Council  was  closed  in  the  usual 


SUB-DXSTRICTS,  CONVENTIONS,  Ac 

BouRSEiiouTH  Asn  DisTBicr.— The  thirteenth 
of  this  conference  was  held  in  the  Temperance  Hall, 
Rakesdown,  on  Tuesday  evening,  working  under 
charter  of  the  Work  and  Win  Lodge,  Bro.  J.  P.  B 
of  Devon,  presiding.  Five  Lodges  were  represented, 
reports  from  Rame  were  recoived  ;  time  of  opening 
closing ;  attendance  of  (.fficers  and  members  shewed 
improvpraentsj  also  a  growing  interest  in  works  for 
;h  is  greatly  desired. 


the  Good  of  the  Orde 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

[This  column  is  for  notes  of  progress.  Tersely  and 
briefly  expressed  paragraphs  of  newf,  oi  the  institution 
or  restoring  of  Lodges,  aud  the  extension  of  the  Order 
invited. 1 

Devonport. — Oa  May  13  another  entertainment 
of  high  class  merit  was  rendered  at  ths  Temperance 
Holl,  Devonport,  under  the  anspices  of  the  Good 
Templar  Mission  Committee,  by  Mr.  A.  E.  Batli  and 
friends.  Mr.  Batli  presided,  supported  by  Bros. 
Moon,  Proiise,  Moore,  Bolton,  Broad,  Belton, 
Snell,  and  Taylor.  There  was  a  crowded  attend- 
ance. Tlie  chairman,  in  his  opening  address,  paid 
a  high  tribute  to  Good  Templary.  A  very  interest- 
ing programme  was  then  gone  through,  in  which 
thefolIo*ing  took  part :  Miss  Pethick,  Bro.  Ser- 
geant Griffiths,  R.M.L.I.,  Master  Jeflery,  Misses 
Turpin,  Bath,  and  Gale,  Mr.  H.  Nodder, 
address  upon  "Good  Templary"  by  Bro.  Moon, 
MissSyms,  and  Messrs.  Westlake  and  Perry.  It 
is  believed  many  of  the  old  members  will  return 
by  these  entertainments. 


Complimentary    Dinners,    Social    Teas,     Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on   reasonable  terms,   at  the   London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.O.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 
IsiPORTANCE  OP  Washing  at  Home. — This  can  be  done 
ith  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-whits,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
ng  Hudson'-  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  "f  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundrins,  or  where  the 
isMng  is  put  out.      No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbmg,  brushing,  or  "training  is  unnecessary. 
I  No  rottmg  of  the  clothes  aa  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
May  17.  |  used.     The  Dirt  slip-  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
saved.      Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pore 
1  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
(tens  water.      A   perfect  Hard-water  Soap,   a  Cold 


SISK  THE  IMPOSTOR. 

The  imposter  Sisk  continues  to  prey  upon  the 
membership,  whose  hearts  are  too  tender  to  allow 
them  to  enforce  the  law  regarding  such  pecuniary- 
appeals.  Sisk  was  lately  at  Gravesend  with  an 
appeal  bearing  a  forgery  of  the  signature  of  Bro. 
Southwood,  District  Deputy  of  Beds.  He  has  since 
been  in  London  with  duly  sealed  recommendations 
bearing  the  forged  signature  of  Bro.  Ellis,  District 
Deputy  of  Derbyshire.  Sisk  went  under  the  name 
of  Harris  at  Gravesend,  and  he  has  since 
operated  in  London  under  the  name  of  Russell. 
He  is  an  excellent  penman,  and  his  documents 
therefore  bear  apparently  genuine  signatures.  His 
general  handwriting  slopes  backwards.  A  good 
specimen  of  a  lady's  handwriting  may  also  be  seen 
on  his  documents.  He  is  evidently  possessed  of  a 
box  of  seals  ready  for  use. 

Tile  following  is  a  copy  of  the  papers  he  last 
presented  :— 

"  I.  O.G.T.— London,  April  12,  1880. 
"  Madam  and  Sister  Templar, — Kindly  excuse  a 
brother  out  of   employment  taking  the    liberty    of 
asking  you  to  do  me  a  little  help  to  get  tho  night 
over. 

"  The  enclosed  is  a   letter  of    recommendation 
from  my  Lodge,  and  endorsed   by  the  D.C.T.    for 
the  district  I  come  from. — I  am.  Madam  and  Sister,   ' 
fraternally  yours  in  F.  H.  and  C., 

"  R.  Russell,  P.D.G.  W.C.T. 
"I.O.G.T." 

"This  is  to  certify  that  Bro.  R.  Russell, 
P.DG. W.C.T.,  P.  W.C.T.,  P.W.S.,  is  a  member  in 
good  standing  in  the  Embrace  Lodge,  No.  2,544, 
located  at  Somercoates,  in  the  County  of  Derby, 
England,  and  working  under  a  Charter  granted  by 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  England  of  the  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  Good  Templars  in  the 
jurisdiction  of  the  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Good 
Temples  of  the  World.  And  this  is  further  to  certify 
that  the  said  brother  is  a  consistent  and  worthy 
member,  and  wo  hereby  recommend  him  to  fraternal 
sympathy  and  aid  of  the  membership  of  the  Order. 
Signed  and  sealed  on  behalf  and  by  the  order  of  the 
said  Embrace  Lodge  this  nineteenth  day  of  April, 
in  the  year  of  our  Lord,  One  Thousand  Eight 
Hundred  and  Eighty-six.  .John  Criss,  W.C.T., 
Alma  Cottage,  Somercoates;  Martua  Mathews, 
W.A'".T. ,  Seeleys-row,  Somercoates,  Derbyshire  ; 
James  Smith,  W.S.,  Market-place,  Somercoates, 
Derbyshire.  Endorsed  April  19,  1881.  .John 
KUis,  D.C.T. ,  Derby  District  Lodge,  Saint  Michael's 
Parade,  Derby." 

Let  all  Lodges  remember  that  relief  should 
not  be  given  unless  the  appeal  is  also  endorsed  by 
ihe'ii-  owit  District  Deputy.  This  man  Sisk  is  very 
short  in  stature— about  oft.  2in.  and  is  about  00 
years  of  age,  and  somewhat  grey.  He  states  he  is 
a  shoemaker,  and  he  looks  very  dilapidated.  Mem- 
bers should  in  doubtful  cases  telegraph  to  the  D.D. 
whose  name  is  attached  to  the  paper,  keeping  the 
applicant  in  view  if  possible  till  a  reply  comes.  It 
may  be  best  to  give  Od.  or  so,  and  then 
be  able  to  give  tho  impostor  in  charge  for  be^cin" 
until  the  grave  charge  of  obtaining  money  under 
false  pretences  can  be  sustained.  Should  Sisk 
anywhere  present  papers  professedly  signed  by 
Bro.  Ellis,  the  latter  can  be  telegraphed  to  at  12, 
St.  Peter's-street,  Derby,  and  he  will  come  and 
prove  the  forgery,  while  Bro.  Southwood  can  be 
similarly  communicated  with  at  149,  Victoria- 
street,  Dunstable.  Of  course  the  man's  papers 
must  be  taken  care  of  and  the  man  held  fast  till  the 
arrival  of  the  witness. 

J.  Malin.s. 


3  card  I 


brought  from  the  Grand  Lodge  at  Newp'  rt.  j  water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap. 

I.DTON.— "Rosebud    of   Promise."      May    11.     Visit   rivalled  as  a    purifying    agent.      Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Irom  Bro,  T,  C.  Mucrow,  V.S.J.T.,  who  gaye»n  uddress  (Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards.— [Advt.1 


GOOD  TEMPLARS  TO  THE  FRONT. 

Bro.  R.  Richardson,  P. W.C.T.  of  the  West 
End  of  London  Lodge,  has  been  elected  to  the 
important  position  of  overseer  of  the  parish  of  St. 
Marylebone. 

Band  of  Hope  Demon.sihation.— On  May  13  a 
great  demonstration  of  the  various  Bands  of  Hope 
connected  with  the  Rochester  Diocesan  Branch  of 
the  Church  of  England  Temperance  Society  was 
held.  BanJs  of  mjsic  and  a  choir  of  500  voices 
took  part  in  the  proceedings.  The  speakers  in- 
cluded General  Thomas,  R.M.L.L,  Colonel  R 
Hawthorn  (Commanding  Royal  Engineer3),the  Rey. 
G.  T.  Laycock  (deputation  from  the  parent  society) 
and  Rev.  F.  Storer-Clarke.  At  the  evening  meeting 
the  great  hall  of  the  Corn  Exchange  was  crowded 
in  every  part,  and  the  proceedings  were  very 
enthusiastic. 


ITTE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


Mat  24,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

7.  8,  9,  BRIDaEWATER  SQUARE,  BARBICAN.  B.O. 

Visitors  to  London  will  find  many  advan^A5e9  by  ataying  at  this  quiet,  clean,  home-like  and  comfortable  hotel.  Moat  central 
or  boiinese  or  p!«aflure.  Near  St.  Paul's  Catlicdral,  O.P.O.,  and  all  places  of  interest;  two  minutes'  walk  from  Alders^'ate  street 
and  five  from  Moor^rate-Btreet  Metropolitan  RaJlw:vy  Stations ;  Termini  of  the  Great  Western,  Great  Northern.  Great  Eastern, 
Midland,  L.  and  N.  W.,  L.  C.  and  Dover,  and  incoonectlon  with  ALL  Railways.  Trains,  Cars,  Busses,  every  thre«  minutes,  to  all 
Darts  of  London  and  Suburbs.  Terms— Beds  la.  6d.,  2s,,  23.  6d.  per  day,  with  use  of  Sitting-rooms,  4o.  Breakfast  or  Tea  from  la. 
No  charge  (or  attendance.  Special  inclusive  terms  to  Americant  and  othwrs  desiring  it.  *' VISITORS"  GUIDE  TO  LONDON  : 
What  to  See,  and  How  to  See  it  in  a  Week."  With  Sketch  Map  and  Tai-itT,  post  free  on  appUcjition  to  G.  T.  S.  TRANTER, 
Froprletor.  I.O.G.T.,  City  of  London  Lodge,  best  and  largest  Lodge  In  London,  is  close  to  the  Hotel,  which  is  patronised  by 
arpe  numbers  of  Good  Templars  and  their  friends.        Eatabllahed  1869.  Hot  and  Cold  Baths. 

ENLAROBMBNT   OF   PREMISBa 


20  and  21,  BURTON  OEESCBNT.  LONDON,  W.O. 
Within  flvemlontei'  walk  of  Great  Northern,  Midland,  London  and  North  Western  Statloni.    Eaally  reached  from  Great  WetterL 
and  Great  Eaitem,  by  MetropoUtaa  Railway  vid  Gower-street  and  King's  Crow.    Frequent  Omnibuses  Crom  Sooth  Eastern,  London 
Chatham,  and  Dover,  and  South  Western  Stations.    "  Comfort  with  economy."    Tariff  Card  on  applicatloo. 


Important  Notice  to  Jlbbcrtiscrs.     I 

We  would  impress  upon  Advertisers  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columns.  Tha  extensive  ciiculathionof  the 
Watchword — the  Official  Organ  of  the  Grand  Lodge — 
(should  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
eating  matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  Ihe  msst  prominent  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  totheannouncaments  of  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &c.,    at  the  following  rates; 

For       ('One  insertion        43.  Od. )        Any    space 

Inch  3  Two  iosettions  at  ...  Se.  6d.  (more    or    less 

of        )  Three      ,,  ,,  ...  3s.  Od.  (         at  the 

pace     (.Four  and  beyond 2s.  Gd.)     same  rate. 

Including   a   reference   to   the   Event  in   the  "Forthcoming 
Bvents  "  columu. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
cUssi&ed  under  the  liead  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach  us  as  N'cws.     We  can 
only   publish  them   however,    as  Adverliscmcnts,    giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  vk.  : 
SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  "WORDS. 

May  22.  Annual  Meeting  of  the  Good  Templar 
and  Temperance  On>l'aQa;a'c  at  the  Institution,  .Suubury. 
(Mee  advt.) 

May  24.  Annual  Meeting  of  Andre  Temneranco 
Training  Schools  and  Alpine  Choiri  at  Exeter  Hall.     {See  advt.) 

May  25.  Annual  MeetLBg*  q(  the  Unitsd  Kingdom 
Temperance  and  Geuerul  Provident  Institution,  at  the  Caimou- 
atreet  Hotel.    (See  advt.) 

May  27.  Annual  Meetlag  of  the  London  Tem- 
perance Hospital  in  the  Library,  Memorial  Hall,  Farringdon 
street,  E.C.     (.^eeadvt.'' 

June  3.  Gresham  Lodffe.  Anniversary  Tea  and 
Pii'ilic  Meeting  it  'choolroom,  Baptist  Chapel.  Qresliara-road, 
Kiinton.     Tea,  T  p.in.  (Tickete,  Cd.)  ;  admUsii-n  after,  free. 

Open  Air  Work.  E.  and  W.  Surrey.  No.  1  Plat- 
form. VauxbftU  Cross  ;    No,  2  Thitform,  .'^tuckwell  Green  ;    every 


CV    IT    WILL    PaV     YOO    -€» 

TO  SENT)  to  BOWERS  Broa.,  89,  BlackfrlarB- 
road^  London,  E.O.,  for  any  description  of  Printing, 
.O.OOO  Handbills,  14b.  6d.  ;  1,000  Memorandums,  58. 
Paper  Bags  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  Trade 
Printing.    Cbeapast  and  best  house  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 
PARCELS  POST. 

SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  diatributioQ.  1,000,  4b.  6d. 
500,  Ss.  3d.,  with  notice  at  back.  Quantities, 3s.  per  1,000 
PostfM,  20in.  by  30in.,  100,  98.  ;  Window  Bills,  4b.  per 
]C0  iu  good  style.  Pledge  Cards  and  all  requisites 
Send  name  and  address  and  one  stamp  for  sample 
KptimatAS  for  all  claRsea  of  work.     Orders  per  return  Post 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT   DEPOTS, 
Triangle  House,Maro  Street,Hackoey,E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstoue  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Cruitar,  For  full  particulars  see  Tkc  Talent  Finder, 
Andre's  .Journal.    Id.  Monthly. 


United  Kingdom  Temperance  &  General  Provident 
Institution  for  Mutual  Life  Assurance. 

The  ANNUAL  MEETING  of  the  Membars  will  be 
held  at  Cannon-street  Hotel,  on  Tuesday,  May  2.n,  at  two 
o'clock  precisely. 

THOMAS  CASH,  Secretary. 

1,  Adelaide-place,  London  Bridge.    


GOOD     TEMPLAR     AND     TEM- 
PERANCE   ORPHANAGE. 

SUNBURYON-THAMES. 
The  ANNUAL  MEETING  of  Subbonbera  and  Erieuds 
will  be  held  at  the  Oui'HAN.AUE,  ou  SiTURiiAV,  May  22, 
to- receive  the  Rtport  aod  Kalaiice  Sheat  for  past  year, 
vlt;Ct  five  m^mbtfrs  of  the  Board,  snd  other  business. 
Tea  will  be  provided  at  r,  o'clock.  Chair  to  be  taken  at 
ti  o'clock.  The  grounds  of  the  Institution  will  be  open 
in  the  aftor  looii  tor  the  inspection  of  visitors.  Trains 
K-ave  V,  ater  oo  Station  for  Sunburv  at  1.23,  2.17,  2.35. 
3.10,  4.)0,  5.10.  Retuming7.landb.15.  Friends  of  the 
UrpfaAut  ffd  are  invited  to  attend. 

s.  E.  ROLFK,  Hun.  Sec. 


Prof.  Andre's  Temperance  Training  Schools 
and  Alpine  Choirs. 

THE  ANNUAL  MEETING  AND   CONCERT 

Will  be  held  in 

EXETER  (Large)  HALL,  STRAND, 

OiY    iMOA'DAY    KVENING,    MAY    2Jf,  ISSG. 

Chairman  : 

^W.    S.   CA-INE;,  ESQ.,  3VI.I». 

Hon.  and  Rev.  CANON  LBIGH,  J.  H.  BAPER,  Esq. 

And  ctheia.     Doors  open  at6.15  ;  Chair  to  be  taken  at  7  p.iu. 
ADMissioa  Free.    Reservkd  skats  is. 

The  Alpine  Choir  and  Temperance  Choral  Society  will  give  a 
SHORT  CONCERT  (prior  to  the  chair  being  taken) , 


G.30  p.m.,  and  will  also  sing  at  intorvaU  during  the  eveuiag. 

Strand  Entrance  till  0.30 p.m.,  a/tertfiat  time  by  Exeter-street. 

In  the  Morning  of  same  day  at  Eleven  and  Afternoon  at  Three, 
EXHIBITIONS  an i  RECITALS  on  NEW  MUSICAL  INSTRU 
MENTSforthe  People,  and  Addresses  on  the  Power  of  Music 
jn  relatinm  to  Philanthropic  Work  will  bo  gj 


LONDON    TEMPERANCE     HOSPITAL, 

The  ANNUAL  PUBLIC  MEETING 

Will  l.e  lieU  lu  the 
MEMORIAL    HALL    (LIBRARY), 

KAERINUDON  .STREET,  Cl'li', 

ON    THURSDAY,    MAY    27,    1886 

Chair  taken  at  7.30  p.m.  by 
S.A.IV[TTE:X.  IVEOXKI^E'V.  ESQ., 

President  of  the  Institution. 

Addresses  by  Sir  C.  WARREN",  G.C.M.G.  (Chief  CommUslon 
of  the  Metropolitan  Police),  W.  S.  CAINE,  Esti.,M.P.,  H  \NDEL 
COSSHAM,   Esy.,   M.P.,   THOMA.S  WATSON,  Esy,.  M.P.,  and 
the  Medical  Staff. 

V  The  ANNCAL  MEETING  OF  THE  GOVERNORS  (i.e. 
Annual  Subscribers  of  One  Guinea,  and  Donors  of  Ten  Guineas) 
will  be  held  in  the  same  place  on  May  27,  at  Six  p.m.,  whei 
the  Report  of  the  Board  will  be  presented,  &c. 


ENTERTAINMENTS  provided  fur  fetes, 
Bazaars,  T^'ldwer  Shows,  &c.,  consisting  of  ventrilo- 
quism, conjuring,  marionettes,  &c. — Address,  Entertain 
yient  Depot,  7,  Waterloo-Btreet,  Camberwell,  London. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA 

Anti-Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  CJwcolate  Powder, 

GUARANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  COCOA  OF  THE  FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Excess  of  Fat  Estracted. 

The  Faculty  pronounce     it    "The  most  nutlitious,  perfectly 

digestible  Bovorajefor  Bbkaepast,  Lcncheox,  or  Supper,  aud 

iiiraluablu  for  Invalida  and  Young  Children." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE  MEDICAL  PRESS, 

Being  without  sugar,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  suits  all 
pabitc!*,  keep:!  for  years  in  all  climate?,  and  is  four  times  the 
streng^th  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  &c.,  and  in  reality  cheaper  than  such  Miitnrcs. 

Made   instantaneously  with  boiling  water,  a    teaspoonfiil  to  8 

Breakfast  Cup,  costing  less  than  a  Half-penny. 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 
and  Is  specially  adapted  for  early  Breakfast. 

Sold  by  Chemists  and  Grocer?,  in  tins,  at  is.  Od.,  3s.,  5s.  Gd  ,  &c. 
H.  SOHWBITZKII  &.  CO.,  lO.Adam.stroet,  Strand,  Loudon, W.O 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 

MOM  DAY,    MAY    24.    1886. 


CHARACTER    DRESS    AND    KISSING 

GAMES. 

We  realise  with  no  small  regret  that  the 
advocates  of  Character  Dress  and  Kissin; 
Games  are  dissatisfied  with  the  deliverances  of 
our  Grand  Lodge  at  its  recent  annual  session 
in  whicii  it  declared  all  such  performances  un 
lawful  in  connection  with  our  Lodges.  It 
is  the  province  of  the  official  organ  to 
support  the  decisions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
which  it  is  the  mouthpiece.  It  does  not  follow 
^that  all  we  write,  even  in  ourlvading  columns, 
could  pretend  to  claim  the  authority  of  Grand 


Lodge ;  indeed,  a  newspaper  would  be  very 
colourless  and  uninteresting  that  said  nothing 
it  could  not  guarantee  to  he  in  agreement  with 
what  so  large  and  miscellaneous  an  assembly 
would  endorse  if  it  could  be  tested.  But  it  would 
1)6  unbecoming  for  an  official  organ  to  fly  in  the 
face  of  the  matured  decisions  of  its  constituents, 
and  we  have  not  yet  felt  that  any  sacrifice  of 
principle  or  of  our  convictions  of  duty  have 
been  involved  in  this  service  ;  we  have  rather  to 
acknowledge  that  Grand  Lodge  has  allowed  us 
a  tolerably  free  and  wide  range,  and  has  treated 
any  mistakes  we  may  have  made  with  such  kind 
forbearance  as  becomes  a  body  so  consti- 
tuted. But  we  never  —  since  the  great 
colour  controversy  —  felt  more  heartily 
constrained  to  support  any  decision  of  Grand 
Lodge  than  we  do  to  uphold  its  recent  utter- 
ances forbidding  kissing  games  and  character 
dress  in  connection  with  bur  Order  ;  and  if  any 
stimulus  were  needed  to  deepen  our  convictions, 
that  stimulus  is  supplied  by  the  letter  which 
we  find  it  our  duty  to  publish  in  our  corre- 
spondence column. 

As  to  the  kissing  games,  we  are  simply 
astounded  that  a  brother  occupying  a  position  at 
tlie  head  of  a  Degree  Temple  should  thus  openly 
and  unblushingly  advocate  kissing  games  in, 
or  associated  with,  our  Lodges.  We  will  not 
speak  in  wholesale  condemnation  of  kissing 
games.  At  best,  however,  even  in  family  parties 
and  select  circles,  where  the  company  is  well- 
chosen, we  regard  them  as  uncommonly  silly, and 
their  tendency  as  very  questionable.  But  what 
we  have  to  do  with  is  the  Lodge-room,  or  with 
public  gatherings  in  connection  with  the  Order: 
assemblies  at  which  the  company  cannot  be 
selected.  And  we  simply  repeat  what  was  said 
at  Grand  Lodge,  that  it  is,  in  our  judgment,  a 
degradation  of  the  sister  sex,  amounting  to 
immorality,  for  a  number  of  young  maidens,  or 
women  of  any  age,  to  submit  their  lips  to  be 
"  slobbered  over  "  by  a  miscellaneous  assortment 
of  fellows,  many  of  whom  are  strangers,  and,  it 
may  be,  \ery  questionable  characters,  and  all  this 
exposed  the  while  to  the  public  gaze.  Where 
is  the  common  decency,  not  to  say  the  native 
modesty, of  the  English  maiden,  if  slie  delight  in 
such  treatment  as  this?  However,  there  are 
advocates  of  such  doings  among  us  ;  and  as 
they  seem  determined  to  agitate  the  ques- 
tion in  the  Lodges,  we  will  not  close  our 
columns  to  their  contentions.  We  shall 
thus,  it  may  be,  learn  what  can  be  said  in 
favour  of  such  proceedings,  and  how  far  its 
advocates  do  really  represent  the  feelings  of 
what  is  called  the  rank  and  file  of  our  Order. 

Then,  as  to  character  dress.  We  do  not 
condemn  all  dramatic  performances,  nor  regard 
actors  as  necessarily  an  immoral  class  of  people. 
We  do  know,  however,  that  the  associations  of 
the  stage  do  tend  to  blunt  that  fine  edge  of 
moral  sensitiveness  wliich  we  would  rather  pre- 
serve in  our  own  children,  alike  in  their  eirlier 
and  later  maturity.  But  the  question  narrows 
itself  down  to  this — Shall  theatrical  per- 
formances be  associated  with  our  Lodges? 
We  cannot  absolutely  control  our  young  folks 
outside  the  Lodge,  and  it  is  better  we  should 
not  attempt  it.  Good  precept  and  good  ex- 
ample, with  a  fair  range  of  liberty  and  self- 
government,  will,  we  think,  do  more  to  train  a 
virtuous  m,inhood  than  will  reins,  whips, 
and  leading-strings.  We  ourselves  are  not 
so  fastidious  that  we  should  refuse  to  join  a 
game  of  family  charades,  or  to  take  part  with 
approved  companions  in  amateur  theatricals. 
But  to  provide  for  such  performances  in  c;.r 
Lodges,  constituted  as  chey  are  ;  or  under  the~ 
public  auspices  of  our  Order,  established  as  it 
is  specifically  for  the  ad\'ancement  of  a  gr'eat 
moral  and  religious  reform:  this  is  quite  another 
matter.  Our  e.vcellent  brothers  and  sisters 
who  say,  "  What  harm  is  there  t  "  do  not, 
we  thmk,  sufficiently  take  into  account 
how,    and    for    what     objects,  our    Order    ia 


Mat  24,  188G. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORt). 


329 


formed,  and  that  such  an  encroachment, 
pleasing  though  it  might  be  to  some,  would  be  a 
perversion  of  the  Order  itself  from  the  objects 
of  its  existence,  and  a  violationof  theconsciences 
of  many  of  its  most  valued  members  and 
workers. 

And  there  is  another  view  we  would  urge. 
There  never  was  a  greater  need  than  there  is 
to  day  that  all  moral  and  religious  agencies 
should  combine  to  frown  down  th;  public  and 
flagrant  parade  of  indecency  that  is  deluging 
our  land.  The  newspapers  of  the  day  are 
barely  fit  for  a  place  in  a  well-regulated 
family.  The  filth  of  divorce  courts  and  of  police 
courts  is  tlie  daily  dainty,  spiced  up  to  serve 
the  market,  that  is  doing  much  to  make  the  for- 
tunes of  our  journalists,  and  to  demoralise  our 
homes  at  the  same  time.  One  London  theatre 
is  just  now  giving  a  play,  which  was  patronised 
the  other  day  by  the  Prince  and  Princess  of 
Wales,  in  which  the  harlot  is  the  heroine. 
Another  fashionable  theatre  is  giving  a  grossly 
indecent  play,  and  as  seme  of  its  incidents  are 
too  impure  for  performance,  the  suppressed 
portions  are  printed  for  circulation  among  the 
audiences.  And  in  yet  a  third,  an  actress  who 
testified  her  own  guilt  in  a  divorce  case  is  the 
principal  character  and  the  admired  of  the  wives 
and  daughters  of  fashionable  society.  Even  the 
sensational  advocates  of  purity  have  themselves 
seemed  more  anxious  to  parade  the  details  of 
flagrant  indecencies  than  to  provide  better 
teaching ;  and,  altogether,  the  atmosphere 
of  the  age  seems  to  reek  with  tainted  talk 
and  familiar  indecencies.  It  is  time  there 
were  some  efforts  at  a  reaction  ;  and  our  Order 
can  do  far  better  service  to  society  than  by 
opening  up  a  new  departure  in  a  direction  tliat 
can  more  easily  be  set  going  than  controlled 

It  is  very  cheap  chart'  to  taunt  us  with  having 
"  goody-goody  "  notions.  We  are  not  conscious 
that  there  is  an  excess  of  "  namby-pambyism 
in  our  leading  members.  The  representative 
men  and  women  we  are  accustomed  to  meet  at 
Grand  Lodge,or  in  our  District  gatherings,do  not 
strike  us  as  being  childish  simpletons  as  a  rule; 
and  we  can  take  such  taunts  with  complacency. 
We  arenot  above  being  taught  something,  how- 
ever, and  if  our  esteemed  correspondent,  who 
writes  as  one  who  knows  a  thing  or  two,  can 
favour  us  with  some  better  teaching,  or  help 
to  cultivate  a  more  robust  and  manly  sentiment, 
we  will  gladly  give  it  heed.  But  as  a  pre- 
liminary example  of  what  would  strike  us  as 
a  higher  style  of  writing  than  that  of  our 
correspondent,  or  than  we  can  pretend  to  offer 
from  our  own  pen,  we  commend  to  our  readers 
the  perusal  of  the  article  which  follows. 


GOOD  ADVICE  FROM  A  GREAT 
AUTHORITY. 

"  Be  yc  therefore  followers  of  God  as  dear 
children  ;  and  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath 
loved  us,  and  hath  given  Himself  for  us  an  ofter- 
iog  and  asacritice  to  God  for  a  sweet-smelling 
savour.  But  fornication  and  all  uncleanness 
or  covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once  named  among 
you,  as  becometh  saints  ;  neither  filthiness,  nor 
foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  con- 
venient ;  but  rather  giving  of  thanks.  For 
this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger,  nor  un- 
clean person,  nor  coveteous  man  who  is 
an  idolater,  hath  any  inheritance  in  the 
Kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  Let  no  man 
deceive  you  with  vain  words  ;  for  because  of 
these  things  cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the 
children  of  di,sohedience.  Be  not  ye  therefore 
partakers  with  them.  For  ye  were  sometimes 
darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in  the  Lord; 
»alk  as  children  of  light;  (For  the  fiuit  of  the 
Spirit  is  in  all  goodness  and  righteousness  and 
trnili;)l  proving  what  is  acceptable  unto  the 
Lord.  And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruit- 
fal  works  of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove 
them.     For    it    is    a    shame    even   to    speak 


of  those  things  which  are  done  of  them  in 
secret.  But  all  things  that  are  reproved  are 
made  manifest  by  the  light :  for  whatsoever 
doth  make  manifest  is  light.  Wherefore  he 
saith.  Awake  thou  that  steepest,  and  arise  from 
the  dead,  and  Christ  shall  give  thee  light.  See 
then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools, 
but  as  wise,  redeeming  the  time  because  the 
days  are  evil.  Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise,  but 
understanding  what  the  will  of  the  Lord  is,  and 
be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  excess  ;  but 
be  filled  with  the  Spirit ;  speaking  to  yourselves 
in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs, 
singing  and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to  the 
Lord  ;  giving  thanks  always  for  all  tilings  unto 
God  and  the  Father  in  the  name  of  our  Loid 
Jesus  Christ ;  submitting  yourselves  one  to 
another  in  the  fear  of  God," 


As  AN  INTKODUCTION  to  any  debates  on  the  ques- 
tions of  character  dress  and  kissing  games  in  the 
Lodges,  we  would  venture  to  suggest  the  reading  of 
the  two  articles  in  our  leading  columns. 

Bro.  Lieutenant  Wawhinskv,  G.W.Cc,  of 
Sweden,  who  acted  as  interpreter  to  Bro.  Alalins 
during  the  first  part  of  his  visit  to  Sweden,  is,  we 
hear,  in  London.  We  heartily  greet  him,  and  be- 
speak for  him  a  warm  welcome. 

Lees  versus  Mali>s. — We  learn  that  tlio 
further  hearing  of  this  case  has  been  set  down,  and 
that  it  only  remains  for  Mr.  Justice  Wills  to  fix  the 
date.  This  appointment  may  be  made  in  about  a 
fortnight,  and  the  hearing  may  be  resumed  about  a 
month  hence  or  later. 

The  annual  meetiso  of  the  Good  Templar  and 
Temperance  C>rphanage  will  be  held  at  the  Institu- 
tion, Sunbury,  on  the  22nd  inst.,  and  should  draw 
a  large  gathering,  as  the  well  kept  grounds  will  bo 
open  for  the  inspection  of  visitors.  We  understand 
that  a  reduced  fare  may  be  participated  in  by  thi 
leaving  Waterloo  Station  by  the  2.35  p.m.  train. 

The  Correspondence  that  is  opened  in  this 
number  upon  the  action  of  Grand  Lodge  with  re- 
spect to  kissing  games  and  character  dress  must 
necessarily  be  kept  within  bounds.  Short  letters 
will  have  the  preference,  and  we  cannot  promise 
insertion  to  any  that  exceed  about  lialf  the  length 
of  the  letter  that  opens  the  controversy.  The 
ordinary  courtesies  and  regulations  of  debate  must 
be  observed, and  we  trust  the  subject  will  be  treated 
with  forbearance  as  well  as  witli  the  frank  out- 
spokenness which  will  express  the  feelings  of  cor- 
respondents. 

The  Public  Breakfast  of  the  Band  of  Hope 
Union  in  Exeter  Hall  on  Wednesday  last,  was  a 
great  success.  The  address  of  the  chairman,  the 
Ven.  Archdeacon  Farrar,  was  high  in  tone  and 
eloquent  in  language  and  sympathy,  and  he  was 
ably  supported  by  Mr.  .J.  H.  Raper,  the  Rev. 
Canon  Ellison,  the  Rev.  Dr.  Dav/son  Burns,  the 
Rev.  Isaac  Doxsey,  the  Rev.  Bennett,  Secre- 
tary of  the  Wesleyan  Temperance  Sfjciety,  the  Rev. 
J.  P.  Gledst.jne.Mr.  W.  S.  Shiiley,M.P.,and  others. 
Out  of  six  M. P. 's  only  one  appeared,  the  absentees 
being  Messrs.  Dr.  G.  B.  Clark,  J.  H.  Haslett,  E. 
Statfurd  Howard,  and  William  Saunders,  several 
of  whom  were  in  the  House  till  3  o'clock  the  same 
morning,  but  some  of  whom  were  with  their  con- 
stituents, endeavouring  to  "square  the  circle ''of 
the  Irish  difficulty.  The  afternoon  conference  and 
evening  public  meeting  were  also  of  great  interest 
and  well  attended. 

Annual  Meetlnos  are  still  going  on.  For 
Monday,  24th  inst.,  Bro.  Professor  Andre'  has 
arranged  a  Ingh-class  programme  of  concerted  music 
to  be  given  at  the  second  anniversary  of  his  Tem- 
perance Training  Schools  and  Alpine  Choirs,  at 
Exeter  Hall.  Mr.  W.  S.  Caine,  M.P.,  pre 
sides,  and  Mr.  J.  H.  Raper,  and  the  Hon. 
jn  Leigh  are  announced  to  speak. — 
uel  Morley  is  to  take  the  chair  at 
al  pubic  meeting  of  that  invaluable 
1,  the  lionclon  Tempeiance  Hospital,  in 
the  Library  of  the  Memorial  Hall,  Farringdon 
street,  E.  C,  on  Thursday,  27th.  Besides 
three  M  P. 's  and  other  gentlemen,  the  new 
star,  Sir  C.  Warren,  G.C.M.G.  (Chief  Com- 
missioner of  the  Metropolitan  Police),  will  give  an 
address. — To  a  more  limited  circle  we  have  to  an- 
nounce  that    the    annual    meeting  of  the  United 


nd    Ca 


the    anu 
stitutic 


Kingdom  Temperance  and  General  Provident 
Institution  will  take  place  in  C.innon-street  H,jtel, 
on  Tuesday,  May  S."!,  .at  2  p.m.  For  further  parti- 
culars inquirers  are  directed  to  the  advertisements 
on  the  opposite  page. 


The  Queeii.iland  Blue  Jiihbon  Advocate  says  that  a 
New  Zealand  race-horse  named  *' Good  Templar  " 
recently  carried  ita  master's  colours  to  victory. 

The  Leader  is  a  cipital  Temperance  paper  pub- 
lished at  Auckland,  New  Zealand,  and  I  am  glad  to 
see  that  it  contains  a  standing  list  of  our  Lodges 
in  that  Colony. 

Our  Xjate  Bro.  ,  The  Rev.  Frederick 
Waostaff,  wrote:  "It  is  not  alone  lessons  of 
Temperance  which  we  are  teaching  to  the  hundreds 
and  thousands  who  join  hands  with  us.  We  teach 
the  true  brotherhood  of  man.  Our  instructions  are 
a  practical  commentary  on  the  words  of  DaVid — 
*  Behold  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for 
brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity.'  " 

Bro.  Hillier,  P.D.C.T.,  agent  of  the  Leicester- 
shire Temperance  Union  says,  "We  have  just  held 
four  and  three  days'  missions  at  Narborough  and 
Sheepshed  respectively  ;  13  members  joined  Lodge 
next  week  as  result  at  the  first,  and  five  Juvenile 
Temple;  and  at  Sheepshed  started  Lodge  there 
again,  which  had  been  sleeping."  The  annual  report 
of  the  Union  is  a  good  record  of  good  work. 

The  Bisuop  of  London  (Dr. Temple),  awhile  ago, 
said,  "  The  distinctive  characteristic  of  GoodTem- 
ptary  was  to  induce  men  to  abstain  from  intoxi- 
cating liquors,  and  to  make  a  man  fuel  that  he  was 
one  of  a  hand  of  brothers  who  were  all  pledged  to 
make  his  life  part  of  their  life  ;  ti  supply  him  with 
innocent  enjoyment  and  social  intercourse  ;  and  if 
he  should  wander,  to  bring  him  back  again." 

The  Amkruan  Odd  Fellows,  like  the  Free- 
masons, Foresters,  and  all  other  fraternities  there, 
are  excluding  the  coloured  people.  An  American 
paper  to  hand  says  :^ — "It  is  the  general  opinion 
of  many  that  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows  is  doomed  to  die  out.  This  order  was 
formed  because  the  G.U.O.  of  O.F.  of  England 
ordered  them  as  subordinates  to  recognise  the 
coloured  Odd  Fellows  of  the  United  States.  Let  it 
die,  and  with  it  all  such  prejudices.'' 

Social  Notes  Said  of  Our  Order  : — "The 
Order  is  religiouSj  yet  unsectarian.  It  is  social  and 
home-like.  Its  object  is  strict  Temperance,  its 
spirit  beneficent,  its  discipline  parliamentary,  its 
privileges  equal,  it?  policy  representative,  and  its 
membership  world-wide.  There  are  signs  by  which 
members  may  recognise  each  other.  The  family 
feature  of  the  Order  is  highly  valued.  Botli  sexea 
enjoy  equal  privileges.  The  Lodge  meetings  are 
corjlined  to  members.  Every  member  is  a  sub- 
scriber and  legislator,  with  equal  rights  in  every 
respect." 

Bro.  Murray,  G.W.C.T.  of  Ontario,  shews  how 
cordially  our  coloured  and  white  brothers  and 
sisters  fraternise.  He  says  :  —  "  The  colour  line 
is  getting  very  indistinct.  Unity  Lidge 
is  no  longer  exclusively  black.  When  Peace- 
ful Home  Lodge  was  fonne-l,  a  coloured 
sister  joined  on  clearance  card  from  Unity  (the 
place  of  meeting  being  near  her  residence,  and  she 
was  elected  W.V.T.  A  cohmred  brothtr  was  pro- 
posed and  initiated  in  "  International"  Lodge,  and 
at  the  beginning  of  following  quarter  was  elected 
W.Chap.  The  Hamilton  members  have  reprinted 
upnn  their  neat  programme  sheirt  an  abridgment  of 
my  pappr  on  "The  Social  Aspect  of  the  Order." 

A  New  Tempekanue  Poet.  —  A  neat  shilling 
volume  entitled,  "The  Banner  of  Temperance,"  by 
Bro.  John  Adams,  who  modestly  hides  his  name 
anJ  issues  it  as  "  By  a  Member  of  the  Victury 
Lodge,  Dresden"  (Staliordshire),  lias  been  published 
by  John  Hey  wood.  Its  cuntenta  exhibit  remarkable 
merit,  and  it  is  to  be  h.iped  it  will  be  used  in  read- 
ing and  reciting  at  many  a  Good  Templar  and  Tem- 
perance meeting.  These  pieces  are  not  mere 
rhymes,  but  contain  evidence  (»f  real  poetic 
genius,  bright  with  tlie  fire  au'l  feeling  of  a 
true  Temperance  worker.  Tiie  pieua  on 
''Silent  Workers"  ought  to  be  hi^ard  by  many 
such.  That  on  '*  The  Publican"  we  reprint  in 
another  column  for  i»ur  readers  to  themselves 
judge  of  our  brother's  merit.  The  poem  on 
'■  Intemperance"  is  powerfully  descriptive  ;  "The 
Boatman's  Story  "  ia  finely  written  ;  and  '*  The 
Dying  Wife"  full  of  pathos.  I  believe  our 
U.W.Sec.  can  supply  the  book.  The  cause  needs 
more  of  auch  real  poets  as  Bro.  John  Adams. 


330 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATOffWORD 


May  2i,  1886. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

It  would  hardly  be  possible  to  conceive  a  greater 
contrast  than  the  scene  witnessed  in  the  City 
Temple  at  the  recent  meeting  of  the  Congregational 
Union,  and  that  enacted  in  tho  same  place  on  a 
similar  occasion  two  years  ago.  Many  will  recollect 
the  masterly  address  then  delivered  by  Dr.  Parker, 
and  how  that  portion  referring  to  the  drink  traffic, 
and  its  long  train  of  servants  and  adherents,  was 
received.  Loud  and  prolonged  were  tlie 
cheers  that  resounded  tlirough  this  noblest 
and  grandest  of  Nonconformist  buildings, 
when  the  learned  Doctor  proclaimed  that 
he  saw  no  difference  between  the  man  who  grew 
rich  and  affluent  upon  the  proceeds  of  the  liquor 
traffic,  and  the  poor  wretched  victim  and  slave  of 
strong  drink.  And  the  enthusiasm  was  still  greater 
when  it  was  declared  that  it  was  tho  duty  of  the 
Church  to  refuse  to  accept  help  from  tho  proceeds 
of  vice  and  sin,  for  such  assistance  could  bring  no 
good  to  the  cause  of  Christ. 

The  latest  occupant  of  the  chair  of  the  Congre- 
gational Union  has  also  thought  it  liis  dufy 
to  refer  to  the  drink  ([uestion,  but  only  so  as  to 
give  him  an  opportunity  of  making  an  unwarrant- 
able and  unchristian  attack  upon,  not  only  several 
of  his  fellow  ministers,  but  also  a  large  and  impor- 
tant section  of  the  community.  This  marvellous 
effusion  of  thought  and  language  appeared  in  last 
week's  Watchword  ;  and  1  have  no  doubt  was  read 
with  sorrow  and  pain  by  thousands.  Such  must 
have  been  the  feeling  in  the  minds  of  Mr.  White's 
hearers  last  Tuesday  week.  Out  of  respect  to  the 
position  occupied  by  the  speaker,  the  audience 
listened  to  his  words  in  silence,  but  on  many 
countenances  were  depicted  sorrow  and  despair  that 
any  man  occupying  the  highest  post  in  the  gift  of 
the  Union  should  have  thought  it  his  duty  to  give 
utterance  to  such  an  unsafe,  unsound,  and  perni- 
cious doctrine  as  set  forth  by  his  words.  Had, 
however,  the  gathering  been  a  public  one,  in  the 
ordinary  acceptance  of  the  term,  I  question  if  Mr. 
White  would  have  had  so  patient  and  forbearing 
an  audience. 


THE  CONGREGATIONAL  PRESIDENT 

AND     THE 

VIRTUES    OF    LITTLE-DROP  DRINKING. 


1  have  no  doubt  several  correspondents  will  be 
ready  to  accede  to  the  invitation  given  them  last 
week  by  the  Editor,  and  satisfactorily  and  conclu- 
sively repel  Mr.  White's  attack  on  total  abstinence. 
But  there  are  one  or  two  points  I  would  like  tu 
notice.  The  Chairman  of  the  Cougi-egational 
Union  admits  that  "total  abstinence  from  fermented 
liquors  is  good  as  a  habit  for  all  the  young,  and  per- 
haps for  most  adults."  It  is  something  to  gain  this 
admission.  But  does  not  the  speaker  contradict  him- 
self when  he  goes  on  toadvocatemoderatedrinkingas 
a  virtue.  When  do  men  or  women  arrive  at  the  age 
that  they  may  add  to  their  privileges,  this  one  of 
**  taking  a  glass  of  claret  or  ale"  ?  No.  the  reverend 
gentleman  shrinks  from  committing  himself  to  this 
extent.  He  complains  bitterly  about  the  lack  of 
teaching  on  Temperance  ;  and  not  without  cause. 
Certainly,  if  he  had  studied  the  matter  at  all,  he 
•would  not  have  cut  such  a  sorry  figure  as  on  this 
occasion.  *** 

Again,  Iiis  appeal  to  Scripture  for  sanction  of 
drinking  shews  how  even  ministers  can  attempt  to 
misapply  the  teaching  of  the  Bible.  He  says  total 
abstinence  '*  was  not  required  at  Sinai  by  any  one 
of  the  Ten  Commandments,  nor  by  any  one  of  the 
G13  precepis  of  the  Mosaic  law."  This  may  be  ; 
but  does  it  prove  that  the  people  were  commanded 
or  directed  to  take  strong  drink  ?  And  if  a  more 
minute  examination  had  been  m^ide  of  the  precepts 
and  principles  inculcated  by  Biblical  writers,  a 
large  number  of  passages  miglit  have  been  found, 
in  which  the  use  of  wine  and  strong  drink  is 
emphatically  and  undeniably  condemned. 

We  are  also  told  that  ^^  all  moral  tpachers  are 
under  infinite  obligation  to  God  to  define 
drunkerness,  and  to  set  forth  before  old  and 
young  that  drunkards  and  the  makers  of  drunkards 
shall  infallibly  be  consigned  to  the  abyss  of  perdi- 
tion." But  did  Mr.  White  think  when  he  wrote 
these  words  that  he  might  be  pronouncing  his  own 
doom?  If  the  "makers  of  drunkards"  are  to 
have  the  same  punishment  measured  out  to  them 
as  their  victims,  how  will  those  fare 
who  have  tempted  young  men  and 
women  to  drink,  and  have  helped  them 
to  lay  the  foundation  of  the  habit  which  has 
proved  their  ruin  ?  And  is  it  not  possible  there 
may  be  someone  present  in  such  an  assembly  as 
that  of  last  Tuesday  week  lialtiug,  as  it  were, 
between    two  opinions,    and    who  may  be    led  to 


tho  speaker.  Should  such  an  one  become  a 
drunkard,  if  "God  will  judtje  men  by  ordinary 
morallawSj"  will  not  he  who  led  him  to  the 
beginning  of  his  downward  course  stand  in  the 
positionofa  "  maker  of  a  drunk^ird  "?  Certainly 
there  are  more  drunkards  made  by  auch  misguided 
utterances  than  by  all  the  harangues  of  the  "  un- 
"ser  CO  wing  of  the  abstinence  reformers.  " 

A  great  discovery  hai  been  made,  and  the  cham- 
pions of  liquordom  have  at  last  found  a  people  who 
have  a  great  aversion  to  drinking  water,  but  who 
are  perpetually  "  brewing  of  ale,'*  with  which  they 
moisten  "  innumerable  pipes."  These  phenomena 
are  located  in  Central  Africa,  and  are  called  the 
Waganda  tribe.  Physically  and  morally,  wo  are 
told,  these  people  are  a  most  superior  race,  well  up 
in  sanitary  laws,  and  they  are  the  only  community  in 
Central  Africa  who  are  clothed  in  a  respectable 
manner.  The  account  would  have  been  more 
interesting  if  the  writer  had  told  us  what  kind  of 
ale  was  brewed.  Should,  however,  the  story  be  a 
true  one,  and  I  very  much  dnjibt  its  authenticity,  it 
will  form  ro  excuse  for  drinking  in  England, 
because  the  results  produced  here  are  exactly  the 
reverse  to' those  in  Africa,  or  rather  the  particular 
spot  of  that  Continent  alluded  to. 

The  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill  is  not  to  be 
allowed  to  pass  so  easily  after  all.  That  remark- 
able body  of  disappointed  politicians  and  place- 
seekers,  the  Libertj'  and  Property  Defence 
League,  is  endeavouring  to  persuade  all  the  "lame, 
halt  and  blind  "  ones  of  the  House  of  Lords  to 
come  up  and  vote  against  it  at  its  final  stage.  The 
"trade"  and  other  interested  parties  are  "arrang- 
ing demonstrations,"  which  are  nothing  but  gather- 
ings of  roughs,  who  hustle  and  assault  anyone  who 
dares  to  express  views  favourable  to  the  Bill.  Should 
these  tactics  prove  successful,  the  victory  will  be 
short-lived, for  the  electors  of  Durham  are  resolved 
that  should  such  a  contingency  arise,  they  will 
accept  no  candidate  at  the  next  election  who  re- 
fuses to  vote  for  this  measure  ;  thus  Mr.  Milvain 
will  have  to  look  for  another  seat. 

Last  Saturday  I  looked  in  at  the  East  and  Mid- 
Surrey  District  Lodge,  and    found  a  large  body  of 

members  present  to  meet  Bro.  Malins  and  other  f^toxicating).  Hosea  (iv.  11)  clashes  wino  and  whore- 
distinguished  visitors.  "  The  Good  of  the  Order  "  i  dom  together,  stating  that  they  "  take  away  the 
was  the  principal  topic  of  the  evening,  and  I  hope  heart."  Not  a  word  ab.>ut  the  quantity; 
an  impetus  was  given  to  the  work.  I  the     tendency    of     wine    is      to      do      so.      St. 

***  ■  Peter  says  "Drink  not"  (original  Greek)  1  Pet.  v.  8, 

The  following  "chips  "  taken  from  the  American  4  You  assert  that  Total  Abstinence  was  not  prac- 
Niitwnal  Temperance  Advocate,  will  be  of  interest  tised  by  our  Lord.  I  ask  you,  sir,  if  this  is  not 
to  those  watching  the  progress  of  Prohibition  in  the  plainly  untrue.?  Was  not  being  a  loaie  drinker  the 
United  States  :  _  1  false  accusation  which  was  brought  by   "the  men 

Athens,  Ga.,has  dropped  one-third  of  its  police  force  ©f  that  generation  "  against  our  Lord,  and  dare  we 
since  it  adopted  Prohibition.       _  ^  ^  take  sides  with  them?  5.  Ithinkthatmorematurecon- 


Bro,  the  Rev,  H.  Minton-Senhoose  has 
written  to  the  Rev.  Edward  White  as  follows:— 
Will  you  allow  me,  with  the  deepest  respect  for  your 
age,  position,  and  learning,  to  point  out  what  seems 
to  me  the  fallacies  of  your  speech  relating  to 
Total  Abstinence  reformation.  1.  You  seem 
to  think  that  it  is  an  article  of  the  Total 
Abstainers'  creed  that  we  "cannot  save  souls 
unless  we  save  bodies  at  the  same  time."  I  never 
heard  that  stated  on  any  Temperance  platform; 
but  we  do  maintain  that  if  a  man  is  destroying  his 
body  with  alcohol,  or  by  any  other  means,  he  is 
ipsofacto  destroying  his  soul  ;  for  we  must  accept 
the  axiom  that  he  that  shortens  his  life  is  guilty  of 
his  own  death,  and  suicides  are  murderers,  and  as 
such  excluded  from  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  by  God 
Himself.  2.  You  assert  "thatabsolute  anduniversal 
abstinence  from  ail  fermented  liquors  is  not  a  law 
of  nature."  Is  not  this  statement  incorrect  ?  Can 
you  mention  a  single  spot  on  the  whole  globe  where 
man  has  found  fermented  liquors  ready  provided 
for  him  by  nature  I  Alcohol  is  found  in  nature, 
only  in  the  smallest  quantities,  and  that  only  in 
dead  vegetable  matter.  Does  not  nature 
by  refusing  to  provide  fermented  liquors, 
declare  its  own  law  of  total  abstinence  from 
them  ?  3.  You  state  that  abstinence  from 
fermented  liquors  is  not  mentioned  in  the  Decalogue 
or  the  G13  precepts  of  Moses.  True,  but  is  it  a 
fair  inference  that  therefore  God  intends  us  to  use 
them?  I  submit  that  it  is  not,  for  (Ist)  the 
Decalogue  does  not  profess  to  teach  Hygienics 
(2nd)  God  never  intended  by  his  servant  Moses  to 
give  a  complete  list  of  all  things  unfit  for  food,  as 
opium  and  other  such  brain  destroyers  would  have 
been  forbidden.  God  denounces  drunkennesa 
in  the  strongest  terms,  and  He  is  not  the 
God  of  results  only,  but  of  causes  as  well. 
Moreover,  have  we  not  denunciations  against  the 
use  of  strong  drink  all  through  the  Bible  ?  Solomon 
cautions  his  son  not  to  "  look  "  upon  the  wine 
whenitisred,  when  it  gtveth  its  colour  in  the 
glass,  when  it  moveth  itself  aright  {i.e.,  when  it  i» 


The  reform  clubs  of  Massachusetts  Senate  have 
unanimously  declared  in  favour  of  a  constitutional 
amendment. 

Washington  County,  Ga,,  one  of  the  largest  counties 
in  the  State,  voted  for  Prohibition  last  month  by  212 
majority. 

More  than  25  liquor  dealers  in  Woonsooket,  R.I., 
have  already  announced  their  intention  of  going  into 
other  businesses. 

Piltsfield,  Mass-,  which  last  year  gave  a  majority  of 
G.'jO  for  licence,  thi?  year  gives  a  majority  of  376 
against  licence. 

The  Rhode  Island  victory  will  do  much  to  quicken 
and  extend  the  already  widespread  ani  rapidly 
increasing  popular  interest  in  the  constitutional 
■imendmeat  method  of  dealing  with  the  liquor  tr.ifiic. 
Ir,  will  do  much  to  promoie  the  ultimate  victory  in 
otl.er  States, 

This  does  not  look  much  like  failure,  and  if  the 
feeling  at  present  existing  in  tlie  States  is  kept 
alive,  in  10  years  Prohibition  will  be  the  law  of 
the  land.  Free  Lance. 


decide  for    nio^erate  drinking  by  the  sophistry  of    mates  was  1,020. 


Alcohol  in  Workhouses. — A.ta  meeting  of  the 
Guardians  of  the  St.  Saviour's  (Southwark)  Union 
last  week,  the  clerk  laid  before  the  Guardians  a 
return,  required  by  the  Local  Government  Board, 
shewing  the  quantities  of  wines,  spirits,  and  malt 
liquors  consumed  in  the  workhouses  for  the  year 
1885.  The  particulars  were  as  follows  :  Christchurch 
Workhouse:  Spirits,  45G  pints,  representing  a  value 
of  £42  78.  ;  wines,  55  pints,  value  £3  Os.  ;  malt 
liquors,  2,218 gallons,  value  £101  ISa.  The  average 
number  of  inm;ites  was  506.  St.  George  s  Work 
house  ;  Spirits.  58  pints,  value  £4  Os.  ;  wines,  ud  ; 
malt  liquors,  2,553  gallons,  representing  a  value  of 
£113  5s.  The  average  number  of  inmates  was 424. 
Newington  Infirmary  :  Spirits,  50t)  pints,  value 
£55  149.  ;  wines,  222  pints,  representing  a  value 
£13  17s.  ;  malt  liquors,  5,35G  gallons,  representing 
a  value  of  £243  13b.       The  average  number  of  in 


sideration  will  shew  you  how  illogical  is  your  parallel 
of  the  celibacy  of  the  Romish  priesthood  and  total 
abstinence  from  fermented  drinks— celibacy  joined 
with  auricular  confession  has  indeed  caused  gross 
immonility  amongst  the  Romish  priests  ;  but  who 
ever  heard  of  drunkenness  being  fostered  by  total 
abstinence?  Were  one-hundredth  part  of  the  woes 
pronounced  against  drink  hurled  against  marriage, 
should  unhesitatingly  assert  the  latter  to  be 
wrong.  G,  You  accuse  us  of  "  stopping  the  mouths 
Loderate  drinkers  in  denouncing  drunkenness/' 
Sir,  it  is  not  we  who  stop  them,  but  their  own  con- 
sciences, which  will  not  allow  them  to  do  so 
e  they  themselves  are  using  the  very 
things  which  make  the  drunkard.  And,  lastly, 
youv  own  wards  are,  "  the  makers  of 
drunkards  shall  infallibly  be  consigned  to  the  abyss 
of  perdition,''  Who  are  the  drunkard  makers.^ 
Surely  they  who  provide  the  drink  ;  and  must  we 
not  add,  they  who  tell  them  they  do  right  to  drink 
As  an  elder,  I  entreat  you,  consider  the  awful 
responsibility  of  your  words.  If  through  them  one 
person  has  been  stopped  from  joining  tho  total 
abstainers  and  ever  becomes  a  drunkard,  at  whose 
hands  will  the  Lord  require  it  ? 

Bro.  G.  Collin,  of  Cambridge,  writes  : — Surely 
the  Congregational  Union,  when  they  elected  their 
chairman  (the  Rev.  Edward  White),  could  have 
had  no  idea  that  he  held  such  strange  notions,  or 
was  capable  of  givmg  utterance  to  such  absurd 
nonsense  on  the  subject  of  Temperance.  H«- 
begins  his  attack  on  total  abstinence,  as  all  sophists 
do,  by  ansiiinhi(t  that  the  use  of  intoxicating  drinks 
is  a  lawful  enjoyment,  to  bo  regulated  by  occa- 
sional or  habitual  abstinences.  But  he  fails  to  shew 
that  any  use  of  them  does  any  good,  or  is  either 
lawful  or  right.  He  says  "  You  cannot  save  souls 
unless  you  save  bodies  as  well."  Whoever  said 
that  they  could?  He  says  truly,  "A  vigorous  but 
wise  discipline  of  all  the  bodily  appetites,  formed  a 


May  24,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHrWORD. 


3S1 


very  prominent  feature  of  primitive  Christianity. 
And  tlii-s,  Edward  Wiiite  ought  to  know,  is  Tern- 
;/ero/i«  :  the  proper  uae  of  good  tilings,  and  total 
abstinence  from  bad  things.  And  this  ought  to  be  a 
much  more  prominent  feature  in  the  Christianity 
of  to-day.  We  are  frequently  being  told  that 
"  total  abstinence  will  not  save  a  soul."  But 
Edward  White  saya,  "Total  abstinence  from  fer- 
mented liquors  is  good  as  a  habit  for  all  the  younj 
and  perhaps  for  most  adults  ;  but  assuredly  it  is 
the  one  hope  of  physical  and  Eternal  Saleation  for 
dntnhards  of  every  dcjree."  If  an  ignorant  coster- 
monger  had  made  such  a  statement,  he  would  have 
been  designated  by  a  class  of  learned  ignoramuses 
as  "  one  of  the  unwise  advocates  of  the  total  absti 
nance  reformation."  He  tells  us,  "  the  movement 
deserves  a  high  rank  in  the  history  of  heroic  self- 
denial  ;  neveitheless,  absolute  and  universal 
abstinence  from  all  fermented  liquors,  even  the 
weakest  (for  claret  and  brandy  are  not  identical 
drinks)  is  surely  neither  a  law  of  nature,  nor  a 
revealed  law  of  God."  But  Edward  White  ou^ht 
to  know  that  the  intoxicating  parts  of  claret, 
brandy,  and  all  other  intoxicating  drinks  are  iden- 
tical, are  not  found  in  nature,  nor  do  they  fiud 
sanction  in  the  revealed  law  of  God.  "  If  ab- 
stinence was  not  required  by  one  of  the  Ten  Coid- 
mandments,"  does  Edward  White  think  that  if  the 
commandment  had  been  given,  "thou  shalt  not  drink 
intoxicating  drink,"  to  drink  it  would  have  been 
more  wrong  than  it  is  1  And  if  the  commandment, 
"  Thou  shalt  not  steal,"  had  not  been  given,  that 
therefore  stealing  would  havo  been  right  t  If  he 
does,  I  pity  him.  Where  does  E'lward  White  learn 
that  "  abstinence  from  intoxicating  drinks  was  not 
practised  by  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  V  He  has  a  poor 
opinion  of  the  Master  who  thinks  that  He  either 
used,  or  sanctioned  the  use  of  intoxicating  drinks, 
.which  He  knew  would,  in  the  coming  time,  be  such 
a  source  of  misery,  sin,  and  death  ;  but  He  never 
ditl.  Again,  "The  Word  of  God  for  Jew 
and  Gentile,  both  in  the  Old  and  New  Testaments, 
forbids  drunkenness."  Can  Edward  White  define 
drunkenness  apart  fioni  the  use  of  intoxicating 
drinks  ?  or  imagine  its  existence  with  abstinence 
from  those  drinks  ?  tf  a  glass  of  liquor  will  make 
a  man  drunk  is  lie  not  drunk  in  degree  when  he 
has  taken  part  of  it  ?  And  as  drinking  is  practised 
from  a  thimbleful  to  a  gallon,  can  Edward  White 
tell  us  wheroflobrietyends  and  drunkenness  begins^ 
Can  Edward  White  or  any  of  the  defenders  of  drink- 
ing intoxicating  drinks,  of  any  kind  or  colour,  give  a 
better  reason  for  drinking  any  defined  quantity 
of  them  than  tlie  thief  can  give  for  stealing  ?  The 
best  reason  that  men  can  give  for  drinking  it  is 
"  that  they  believe  it  does  them  good."  And  if 
Edward  White  could  make  London  thieves  believe 
that  they  cannot  get  good  by  stealing,  they  v/ould 
steal  no  more.  I  repeat.  Temperance  is  the 
proper  use  of  good  tilings  ;  and  abstinence  from 
bad  things,  and  intoxicating  drinks  are  bad,  and  no 
man  can  show  that  they  have  ever  done,  or  can  do 
anything  but  mischief  to  the  bodies  of  men. 
Edward  White's  sober  men  (little  drinkers)  have 
made  all  the  drunkards  that  ever  have  been,  and 
will  make  all  that  are  to  follow.  Tlie  little- 
drinking  Reverend  Johns  are  setting  examples 
which  make  many  who  try  to  follow  them  become 
drunken  Jacks.  But  Edward  White  can  see  no 
other  preventative  nor  cure  than  to  shake  before 
them  "the  pain  of  Eternal  Damnation,  and 
nothing  less,"  as  defeating  every  right  end 
of  human  life.  "Drunkards,"  says  St.  Paul, 
twice,  "  cannot  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  Go( 
The  immorality  of  drinking  is  not  in  the  kind 
quantity  of  the  evil  thing  taken,  but  in  the  act  of 
seeking  good  from  such  a  source  of  misery,  crime, 
ind  death.  And  while  learned  ignoramuses  teach 
and  claim  the  right  to  seek  good  from  the  use  of 
those  evil  drinks,  they  will  make  drunkards  even 
J8  now,  notwithstanding  all  threats  of  burning 
rtames  and  eternal  damnation.  All  drunkards  are 
made  by  drinking  intoxicating  drinks, and  universal 
ibstinence  is  the  only  way  of  universal  salvation 
from  drunkenness  and  its  effects.  But,  "  While 
the  leaders  of  the  people  lead  them  astray,  they 
that  are  led  of  them  shall  be  destroyed." 


The  Executive  of  the  Birmingham  Auxiliary  of 
;he  U.K.A.,  at  a  recent  meeting,  passed  a  resolu- 
tion thanking  Bro.  Malins  "for  his  able  and  ex- 
haustive paper  on  compensation  recently  read  at 
;he  Social  Science  Congress." 

The  May  Mketinos.— Friends  visiting  London  may 
Sad  excellent  day  accommodation  at  the  London 
;!entral  Club.  Bridewell-place,  Xew  Bridge-street.  E.C. 
jnncbeons,  teas,  &c.,  at  moderate  tariff.  Country 
ubscriptions  tOs.  6d,  per  annam.  Heading  and 
witing-rooms,  &c. 


Character  Dress  and  Kissing  Games. — 
Along  with   many  more   loyal   and   earnest  Good 
Templars  in  Carlisle,  a  city  containing  six  Lodges, 
I  cannot  refrain  from   expressing  my  regret  that 
character  dress  and    kissing   games  have  received 
their  quietus  at  the  Grand  Lodge.     I  belong  to  the 
largest  and  most  successful  Lodge  in  the  district  of 
East  Cumberland  (The    Anchorj  No.    30),  a  Lodge 
that   has  always   adopted  those  games   at  seasons 
when  othRr,and  much  to  be  avoided, entertainments 
were  in  full  swing  in  the  city.    By  opening  ourLodge 
to   the    public  at    such    times    as  the   races,    the 
Christmas,   and   Easter   holidays,    and    allowing  a 
few     simple     games,     we     have     not    only     kept 
our  own  members  together,  but  have  induced  large 
numbers  of  the  general  public  to  come  amongst  us, 
and  see  that  Good  Templary   and    teetotalism  were 
not  the  milk-and-water  fads  that   so   many   people 
imagine  them  to  be.     The  conseijuence  is   that  we 
have  added  several  to  our  Lodge  who  had  not  the 
most  remote  idea  of  joining  the  Order.     It  is  most 
disheartening  to  find  year  by  year  that  our  numbers 
are  getting  smaller,  and  that  no  rational  or  common 
sense  effort  is  made  to  check  this  decrease  ;  on  the 
contrary,  we  are  so  overridden  with  faddists  that  to 
attempt  to  increase  our  numbers  is  now  out  of  the 
question.      Like  other  large  institutions,  we   will 
have  to  go  with  the  times.    People  are  wise  enough 
now  to  know  ohat  the  proper  place  to  perform  their 
devotions   is  at  their  own  place  of  worship.     They 
will  not  sit  in  a   Templar  Lodge   and    listen   to  an 
amateur  cleric,   nor  to  the  cut   and   dried    old  old 
stories   of   the  would-be   goody-goody. .    What  the 
people  want  is  harmless  and  healthy  recreation,  and 
not  so  much  lecturing.  As  to  the  silly  talk  about  the 
immorality  of  the  games,  a  greater  piece  of  humbug 
I  cannot  conceive.     If  our  daughters  are  never  led 
into  greater  temptation  than  kissing  games  I  am 
content   to  trust  mine,  whilst  at  the  same  time  I 
would  not  allow  them  to  look  in  at  some  of  our  first- 
class  print  sellers'  windows.     I  know  for  a  positive 
fact  that  had  the  six  Lodges  in  Carlisle  been  polled, 
05  per  cent,  would   have   voted   in   favour   of   the 
games.     If  you  will  kindly  find  space  for  this  r.ather 
long  epistle,    it    may  be  the   means   of   drawing  a 
fuller  opinion  of  the  great  body  of  our  brothers  and 
sisters   than  has    hitherto  been  expressed. — .foHN 
R.    M.VTTHEWS,     P.W.C.T  ,    Anchor    Lodce    and 
D.G.W.C.T.,  City  of  Carlisle  Degree  Temple. 
How  to  Increasa  Interest  in  ourjLodges. 
The  plan  adopted    by  my  Lodge   is,   I  think,  as 
good  as  any  to  forward  this  purpose,  viz.,  to  send 
a  report  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Lodge  meetings 
to  some  local  paper  every  week,  commencing   with 
tlio  name  and  number  of  the  Lodge,  I.O.G.T.  (in 
large    type)    with    place    of    meeting ;  then  state 
that     "the      Lodge     was     called     to     order     at 
8  o'clock."     The  calling  to  order  is,  I  believe,  a 
term    used  by  our  Order  only,  and  at  once  strikes 
tho      eyes      of       the       public       as       something 
fresh — not  ^    to       say      unique — which      attracts 
their  attention,  and  they  read  the  whole  report, 
thus   learning   that  Sister   Jones  gave  an  original 
reading,   or  Bro.   Robinson  sang  a   new  song,  or 
whatever  else  the  entertaining  portion  of  the  pro- 
ceedings might  have  been,   so  creating  a   sort  of 
niterest  in   the  affair  ;  and  they  will  look  fur   the 
report  next  week.     By  this  means,  you  see,  a  free 
advertisement    appears   every    week,  from    which 
some  good  must  surely  come.       We,  in  Harlesden, 
have  been   able   to   trace  several  converts  to  our 
cause  from  this  source  alone.       Another  feature 
will  be  found  where  Lodges  adopt  this  plan,  and  it 
is  this  ;  Many  members  may  be  induced  to  attend 
the   Lodge   meetings,  and  assist    in    the  working 
of  same,  if  by  so  doing  their  names  will  appear  in 
a  public  print.      Of    course  the  "good   men   and 
true  "  are  not  included  in  this  category,  but  we  all 
know  there  are  certain  classes  of  our  members  who 
seldom  attend  their  own  or  any  other  Lodge,  and 
I  put  this  forward  as  a  means  of  bringing  them  "up 
to  the  scratch."     There  may  be  some  Lodges  who 
have   tried  this,  without  any  apparent  success,  or 
the  editors  may  have  ignored  their  reports  ;  but 
sisters    and    brothers,  keep    worrying   them    (the 
editors)      and     you     will     win      in      the      end. 
I     am      happy     to     say    there    are     now      very 
few      papers      which    do     not     count     at      least 
one    abstainer   on    its    "  stfiff,"    and  if    vou    can 
only  secure  that  man  as   a  member  of  your  Lodge 
I'll  answer  for  it  your  reports  will  regularly  appea'r. 
This  will  entail  a  little  extra  work  for  one  or  two 


members  of  the  Lodge,  but  they  musn't  mind  that. 
Look  at  the  prospect  in  view— increased  member- 
ship and  good  attendance. — Voura  fraternally, 
Chriss.  Willsos,  Harlesden  Lodge. 

Prayer  Meetings  at  Grand  Lodge.— I 
have  had  the  privilege  of  attending  aev«n  out  of 
the  If.  Grand  Lodge  Sessions  held  ia  England, 
viz.,  Bradford,  London,  Newcastle,  Plymouth, 
Hull,  Southampton,  Leicester,  and  Newport,  and 
among  many  things  that  interested  me  at  these 
annual  gatherings,  not  the  least  was  the  inorning 
prayer  meetings.  But  this  year  was  an  ex- 
ception to  tho  rule.  On  Tuesday  morning 
about  20  were  present ;  on  Wednesday  only 
eight  ;  and  on  Thursday  only  a  brother 
from  Street  and  myself,  and  as  we  were 
leaving  we  met  a  sister  just  coming  in.  Now,  what 
the  meetings  were  on  Monday  and  Friday  I  cannot 
say,  as  I  left  early  on  Friday  morning.  I  can  but 
say  how  1  was  grieved  to  see  such  a  contrast  to 
what  1  had  seen  in  former  years.  The  remembrance 
of  some  of  the  prayer  meetings  held  are  very  pleas- 
ing and  delightful,  and  one  that  was  held  at  Hull 
in  the  open  air  (as  we  could  not  got  the  key  of  the 
hall),  led  by  Bro.  Rev.  J.  Hargreaves,  will  long  be 
remembered.  Now,  why  this  contrast  ?  I  know 
there  are  excuses,  such  as  getting  home  to  break- 
fast and  to  G.L.  again  by  nine  o'clock  ;  but  there 
have  been  the  same  difficulties  in  former  years, 
and  the  old  adage  holds  good  still — "Prayer  and 
provender  hinder  no  man."  I  am  afraid  tliis, 
among  others,  is  one  source  of  leakage.  If 
we  lose  our  faith  and  interest  in  prayer  wa 
shall  resemble  Samson  when  shorn  of  his  locks, 
and  be  powerless  in  fight  with  this  terrible  foe, 
strong  drink.  I  have  given  this  gentle  hint,  hoping 
it  may  not  be  forgotten  next  year,  when  G.L. 
meets  in  London,  nor  when  it  m^ets  in  the  Isle  of 
Wight,  as  I  hear  some  intimation  of  an  invitation 
being  given  for  1888.— W.  Hekbeet,  P.D.D.,  Isle 
of  Wight. 


ASSISTANT  OFFICERS  AND  COMMITTEES 
APPOINTED  AT  G.L.  SESSION. 

As.sisTANT  Grand  Marsh-ALs.- Bro.  J.  Waine, 
Notts  ;  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow,  iMiddlesox  ;  Sister  M. 
M.  Wheeler,  Devon,  S.  ;  Sister  Collinns,  Lanca- 
shire,   S.W. 

AsaisTAST  Grand  Messenoeks.  —  Bro.  W.  Wilde, 
Warwick  ;  Bro.  F.  W.  Fines,  Derby  ;  Sister  Aspey, 
Hants,  S.  ;  -Sister  Smith,  Lincoln  ;  Sister  Robinson, 
Northumberland. 

Assi-STANT  Grand  Guards. — Bro.  Ellery,  Isle  of 
Wight  ;  Bro.  Mason,  Cheshire,  E.  and  M.  : 
Sister  Davis,  Wilts. 

Assistant  Grand  Sentinels. — Bro.  Lucas, 
Gloucester,  W.  ;  Bro.  Tocker,  Cumberland,  W. 

Committee  on  Credentials.- G.W.Sec,  Bro. 
J.  B.  Collings  ;  Bro.  R.  Mansergh,  Lanes.,  N.; 
Bro.  J.  E.  PouUer;  J.  R,  Woods,  Durham,  S.; 
E.  A.  Jones,  Somerset,  E. 

Committee  on  Juvenile  Templary.— Sister  L. 
Walshaw,  G.S.J. T.;  Bros.  T.  W.  Smyth,  Durham, 
S. ;  D.  Gover,  Middlesex  ;  .J.  Wilshaw,  Staflbrd, 
N. ;  Sister  H.  M.  Carter,  Sussex. 

Committee  on  Mileaoe.— Bros.  W.  T.  Davey, 
Naval;  J.  G.  Tolton,  Lanes.  S.E.  ;  W.  McCubry, 
Kent,  W.  ;  H.  Myton,  Vorks.,  N.  ;  T.  W.  P. 
Taylder,  Durham,  N. 

Committee  on  Mi.scellaneous  Bu.siness. — Bros. 
Rev.  S.  J.  Southwood,  Beds.  ;  C.  Pinhorn,  Surrey, 
E.  and  M.  ;  A.  Robinson,  Northumberland  ;  W. 
S.  Phillips,  Kent,  E.  ;  C.  J.  Whitehead,  Yorks.. 
S.  W. 

CoM.mTTEE      ON     RePORTINO     TO     THE     PrESS. 

Bros.  H.  J.  Osborn,  Gloucester,  W.  ;  John  Davies 
Cheshire,  W. ;  Thomas  J.  Leslie,  Yorks.,  S.W. ;  e! 
A.  Davies,  Devon,  S.  ;  G.  H.  Graham,  Kent,  M.  i 
E.  Hall,  Middlesex. 

Committee  on  Appeals.— Vacancies  were  filled 
by  appointing  :— Bros.  F.  A.  Bunting,  Oxon  • 
J.  Plymen,  Surrey,  W.  ;  S.  Alexander,  Suflblk. 

Special  Comjiittee  on  South-East  Lancashire 
D.S.J.T.  Case.— Bros.  Rev.  J.  Deans,  Yorks,  C.  ; 
W.  C,  Holmwood,  Dorset  ;  W.  J,  Bradden, 
Devon,  E. 

CoM.\aTTEE    TO    ScRUTiNLsE    Ballots. Bro.   R. 

Davidson,  Northumberland  ;  Bro.  Geo.  Bell,  Cum- 
berland, E.  ;  Bro.  W.  Ayton,  Durham,  S.  'j  Bro. 
L.  Crow,  Essex  ;  Bro.  J.  Easton,  Herts. 


To  Ctolists.— Strength  and  staying  power,  with 
admirable  nutritive,  flesh  forming  qualities,  are  retained 
in  a  concentrated  form  in  Cadbury's  Cocoa,  providing  an 
exhilarating  beverage— comforting  and  sustaining  fot 
long  or  short  trips,— fADVi,] 


332 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATOHWORD, 


May  24,  1886. 


f  Grand     Lodge     Offices. 
188,  Edmund  .Street, 
DRham. 

Telkoraphio   Addbess:  — "  Templftrs,  Birmingham." 
G.S.J.T.— JosKPH  Walshaw,  30,  Elmfield,  Halifax. 
HoMB  Mission  Depaetiiknt. 
AoBNT.— JouK  Wbathall,    54,     Cheltanham-street, 
Barrow-in-Furness. 

Good  TeJIPLAB  and  TESIPKltANCE  OnPHANAGE. 

Hon.  Sec— S.  R.  RoLFE,  4."),  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell.S.E. 

Naval  District. 
D.C.T.— JAME3    Eak,    2,     Zin',an-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading.  ,„      .      , 

D.S  J.T.  —  William     Andrews,     50,    Anglesea-road, 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Da"ET,    34,    Skinner-street,    New 

Brompton,  Kent. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Skrgeakt,  0.  G.  L.  Jokes, 

Adjotant-General's  OHicp,  Colchester. 
D.S.J.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Gadb.  Bazaar  Coffee    House, 

Farnborough-road,  Farubarough. 
W.D.Sec— E.  R.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-stieet,  Newport,  Isle 

of  Wight. 

Harbour  Special  Visitinc.  Dhputt. — Bro.  A.  Bishton, 
35,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport,  Portsmouth. 


G.W.C.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

The  G.  W.C.T.  desires  reminders  of  any  meetings 
at  which  he  is  expected,  in  addition  to  the  follow 
ing,  of  which  he  has  proper  notice  :  Weduesbury 
Leek,  Burslem,  Torquay,  Plymouth,  Penzance  ^ 
Crystal  Palace  Fete,  Lancaster,  Spalding,  Wood- 
stock, and  Derby. 

(Signed)  Joseph  Malins,  G.  W.C.T. 

May  17.  

COMING  D.L.  SESSIONS. 
Dato.  District.  Place. 

M»y  24.— Northumberland   St.  James' School,  New- 

cast!e-on-Tyne. 

24.— Warwick Public  Hall,  Erdington. 

"    25.— Durham,  S Butterknowle,  via  Dar- 
lington. 

23.— Hants.,  S Gosport. 

|»„    26.— Kent,  M Burham. 

.    20.— Surrey,  W Ward  -  street        Hall, 

Guildford. 

27.— Leicester  Leicesler. 

,,    29.— Cheshire,  W BrasB»y-street,  Birken- 
head. 

,,    29.— Lancashire,  S.W EarUtown,   Newton-le- 

WiUows. 

29,— Middlesex   South  -  place       Chapel, 

Finsbury. 

„    29.— Durham,  N Ryhope  Colliery. 

June  2.— Yorks,  E skipsea. 

„    14.— Monmouth  Abergavenny. 

„     21.— Cornwall,  E Gunnislake. 

,,     21.— Stafford,  S Brownhills. 

Corrections  and  additions  must  reach  tlie  G.W.C.T.'s 
office  not  later  ■;han  Tuesday  morning,  or  they  cannot  bo 
inserted  in  the  next  issue  of  the  Watchword. 

(Signed)       JosKPii  Malins,  G. W.C.T. 


G.W.SEC.'S   OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Tax  received    from   District   Lodge<  during  the 
week  for  the  quarter  ending  with  January  31,  is 
follows  : — 

£  s. 

May  7,  Gold  Coast 2  10 

May  8.  Antwerp 0  14 

May  11,  Port  of  Hau.burg  0     7 

May  14,  Naval  (balance  of  tax) 115 

May  18,  Yorks  E.  (May  tax)       5     2  11 

£10  10 
John  B.  Collinos,  (IJoii.)  G.W.Sec. 
G.L.  Officea,  Biriningliani, 


THE  REASONABLENESS  OF  TOTAL 
ABSTINENCE. 

By  J.  James  Ridoe,  M.D.,    B.S.,    B.A.,   B.Sc, 

London. 
Physician   to  the    London   Temperance   Hospital, 

Honorary  Secretary    of   the     British      Medical 

Temperance  Association,  &c. 

In  a  valuable  paper  upon  this  subject,  which  was 
read  by  Bro.  Dr.  J.  J.  Ridge  at  the  recent  Tem- 
perance Congress  held  at  Croydon,  the  arguments 
upport  of  abstinence  were  summed  up  as 
follows  :  — 

IT    IS    MORE  REASONABLE   TO   AB.STAIN   FKOM  ALCOHOL 
TUAN   TO    DRINK.   IT  — 

1.  Because  it  is  a  narcotic  drug  which  prevents 
the  proper   performance   of  the    functions  of   the 

foua  system,  weakens  the  will,  warps  the 
judgment,  reduces  the  powers  of  self-control  over 
thoughts,  words,  and  actions,  and  thus  promotes 
moral  evil. 

2.  Because  it  creates,  in  common  with  other 
narcotics,  a  craving  or  desire  for  itself,  which, 
UFider  unforeseen  and  unavoidable  circumstances, 
may  become  irresistible. 

3.  Because  its  habitual  use  exposes  the  body  to 
disease,  leads  to  premature  degeneration,  and 
shortens  life. 

4.  Because  small  (so-called  moderate)  doses  have 
the  small  kind  of  action  as  large  ones,  and  a 
greater  effect  than  can  be  perceived  at  the  time, 
especially  by  the  unaided  and  alcohol-injured  senses 
of  the  drinker. 

5.  Because  alcohol  hinders  the  due  performance 
of  work,  is  not  able  to  take  the  place  of  food,  and 
injures  the  body  in  proportion  to  the  quantity 
taken. 

C.  Because  it  is  capable  of  so  altering  the  body 
by  its  habitual  use  as  to  seem  necessary  for  the 
maintenance  of  ordinary  health,  thus  giving  rise  to 
those  fallacious  sensations  by  which  so  many  are 
deceived. 

7.  Because  the  assertion  that  alcohol  is  necessary 
for  some  constitutions, or  under  some  circumstances, 
rests  on  no  well-ascertained  or  incontrovertible 
facts  or  figures,  but  is  a  mere  assertion,  rendered 
more  than  doubtful  by  the  same  claim  being  made 
for  other  narcotics,  and  by  the  ignominious  failure 
of  false  prophets  of  evil.  Further,  it  is  totally 
disproved  by  the  experience  of  millions  of  total 
abstainers,  of  all  ages,  of  both  sexes,  and  under 
every  conceivable  circumstance. 

8.  Because  the  greatest  feats  of  skill,  hard  work, 
and  endurance  are  performed,  and  performed  more 

lasily,  by  those  who  are  habitual  total  abstainers,  or 
?ho  become  so  for  a  time  for  the  v^ry  purpose  of 
teadying  their  nerves,  and  increasing  their 
trength. 

9.  Because  the  advice  of  Solo.non  the  Wise*  and 
of  the  Apostle  Peterf — Ne2>sate  :  do  not  drink 
wine  or  strong  drink — agrees  with  the  result  of 
experience  and  the  latest  teaching  of  science,  and 
if  followed,  will  prevent  the  lessening  of  'Tem- 
perance or  self-control,  will  diminish  vice,  crime, 
and  misery,  and  render  this  world  a  happier  and  a 
holier  place. 


Bko.  T.  W.  Glover. — A  public  meeting  was  held 
in  the  Lyceum  Hall,  Dunedin,  New  Zealand,  on 
March  31,  to  welcome  Bro.  Sir  W.  Fo.i, 
R.W.G.A.S.,  and  Bro.  W.  Glover,  P.G.W.M.,  on 
on  their  arrival  in  the  colony.  The  Mayor  pre- 
sided and  there  was  a  large  attendance.  Effective 
speeches  were  given  by  our  brethren  and  other 
gentlemen. 

Death  or  Mk.s.  E.  C.  A.  Allen. — The  ranks 
of  Temperance  IMciatenrs  are  once  again  thinned  by 
the  death  of  the  esteemed  lady  whose  name  heads 
this  announcement.  The  deceased  lady  was  a 
widow,  and  an  active  worker  in  the  Sunday- 
schools  of  the  U.M.F.O.  body,  and  frequently 
appeared  on  Temperance  platforms.  She  was 
l^nown  widely  as  the  authoress  of  the  "  Westons  of 
P.iverdale  "and  "  Echoes  pf  Heart  Whispers."  Mrs. 
Allen  died  suddenly  at  htr  residence  at  Bury,  on 
the  11th  iiist.  The  funeral  took  place  on  Saturday, 
M:iy  l.'Hli,  the  body  of  tlie  deceased  lady  beini; 
interred  in  the  burial  ground  attached  to  the  Bury 
Brunswick  Chapel.  About  000  persons  joined  in 
the  procession,  including  representatives  from  the 
Temperance  and  other  societies  with  which  she  was 
connected.  The  coliin  was  covered  witli  a  number 
of  beautiful  wreaths.  A  large  ciuieoujse  of  people 
assembled  along  the  route  from  tlie  deceased  lady's 
residence  to  the  graveyard,  while  the  chapel  and 
burial  ground  were  crowded 


A  BASE   FRAUD  I 

ABASE  FRAUD  ia  committed  on  the  public  by  the 
publication  of  the  following  statements  if  they  are 
not  strictly  true.  If  they  are  true,  they  are  certainly 
entitled  to  the  moat  serious  consideration  of  every  think- 
ing man  and  woman.  The  proprietors  of  the  remarkable 
discovery  referred  to  will  pay  a  cash  reward  of  £1,000  for 
pi  oof  shewing  that  these  endorsements  are  not  genuine, 
and  that  they  are  not  published  iu  good  faith.  The 
names  given  are  those  of  living  witnesses.  They  have 
not  been  gathered  from  graveyards.  The  statements  are 
nineteenth  century  factb.  Tiiey  can  be  easily  verified. 
Let  the  public  make  tho  investigation.  Everyone  will 
find  not  only  that  these  testimonials  are  genuine,  but  that 
St.  Jacobs  Oil  relieves  and  cures  rheumatism,  and  oou- 

?uer3  pain,  just  aa  surely  as  the  sun  chines  in  tho  heavens. 
tacts  like  magic.  It  ia  simple.  It  is  safe.  It  ii  sure. 
After  the  most  thorough  practical  testa  on  invalids  in 
hospitals  and  elsewhere,  it  received  Six  Gold  Medals  at 
recent  International  Expositions  for  its  marvellous  power 
to  conquer  pain.  Itcures  when  everything  else  has  failed. 
It  has  cured  people  wlio  have  been  lame  and  crippled 
with  pain  for  over  twenty  years.  It  is  an  external  remedy. 
It  goes  right  to  the  spot. 

Froip  DAVID  SOOTT,  of  the  Champion 
Australian  Cricket  Team : 

"The  effects  of  St.  Jacobs  Oil  are  m»glcal.  I  used  it  for  a 
erribly  bruised  leg.    The  relief  was  surprising." 

From  "WILLIAM  BEACH,  of  Australia, 
Champion  Oarsman  of  the  World: 

"  I  have  found  St.  Jacobs  Oil  of  sreatest  service  in  training. 
For  stitTiiefis,  cramps,  muscular  pains,  and  aorenese  it  U  invalu- 
able. I  always  keep  a  bottle  ot  it  with  me.  It  cures  rheumatism.* 

Prom  Mr.  'WILLI  A.M  BUCHANAN,  Liver- 
pool, 24  "rears  Sngineer  Cunard  Steamship 
Oompany : 

"  I  suffered  agony  from  neuralt;ia  and  rheumatism  in  the  head. 
Six  doctors  gave  me  up.  My  house  was  pointed  out  as  that  of  a 
dying  man.    .St.  Jacobs  Oil  cured  me.    It  saved  my  life." 


From  A.  E.  PAINTER,  London  Athletic 
Club  and  Banelagh  Barriers : 

"  1  used  St.  Jacobs  Oil  for  sprains  and  bruises  with  marvellous 
re.iults.    I  shall  recommend  it  wliencver  opportunity  occurs." 

From  flDWARD  HANLAN,  Ex-champion 
Oarsman  of  the  World : 

"  For  muscular  pains  in  the  limbs  I  have  fouad  St.  Jacobs  Oil 
a  leliable  remedy.  Its  results  are  the  most  benefteial,  and  I 
have  pleasure  ia  recommending  it  from  personal  experience.'* 


fci{JMy/(/^u^u(<. 


From  Professor  T.  WARAKER,  LL.D., 
Intercollegiate  Law  Lecturer,  Cambridgre 
University,  England : 

"In  my  own  house  and  among  my  friends  great  success  has 
attended  the  employment  of  St.^Tacob3  Oilin  cases  of  rheumakisni' 
and  neuralgia." 


'2^a.<^^ 


From  Mr.  W.  MITCHELL.  The  Vale,  Kirbyj 
Bedon,  Trouse,  near  Norwich,  England :        * 

"St.  Jacobs  Oil  has  wrought  wonderful  cures  among  my  i ,. 

who  sutt'ered  from  rheumatiam  and  neural^a.  One  man,  whoj 
was  hardly  able  to  move  in  his  bed  from  a  lame  back,  wa^r 
instantaneously  relieved  and  cured  in  a  single  uight.  My  wifealslik 
had  rheumatic  pains  removed  by  it." 


TbBxxiii,31,32; 


ci,  5,  0. 


t  \  Feter  v.  8» 


rual  remedy  may  be  applied.  It  Is  sold  by  chemists  throughout 
Great  Britain  at  2s.  6d.,  and  sent  by  Parcel  Post  for  as  9d.  Full 
direcitons  (or  use,  in  eleven  languasreB,  with  evt-ry  bottle.  Noue 
genuia«  unless  it  ht;ari  on  its  wrapper  aud  lill>el  th«  pinnature  of 
the  solo  proprietors,  The  Charles  A  Vogeh-r  Cumpauy,  ot' 
linltimore.  M;iryl;in(l,  U..S.A.,  as  here  shown,  ami  uult-HS  it  has 
their  naii.e  blowh  in  the  t'lass  of  the  bottle.  Itranch  Houses 
— Sau  Francisco,  California ;  Toronto,  Canada  ;  Sydney  and 
Iklelboroe,  AtistrdUa. 


Grsflf  Br'iWin  Branch— 45,  Firringdon  floarf,  London. 


*1»1 


May  24,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


333 


SCIENTIFIC   TRUTH. 

EXTRACT  FROM  A  LECTURE  DELIVERED  AT 
THE  ROYAL  AQU.UITUM,  LOXDOX,  BY  DR. 
HENRY  R.  TAYLOR,  OF  NEW  YORK. 


We  publislied  in  these  columns  some  few  weeks  ago  a 
Bynopsis  of  a  lecture  delivered  before  the  Balloon  Society 
of  the  Royal  Aquarium  by  Dr.  Taylor,  of  New  York. 
Tliere  were  so  many  new  ideas  presented,  and  startling 
revelations  made  by  the  lecturer,  that  we  are  induced  to 
present  another  extract.  In  addition  to  the  valuable 
matter  it  contairs,  it  will  be  found  exceedingly  interest- 
ing. Speaking  of  the  kidneys  and  their  functions,  the 
doctor  said  ; —  That  I  may  emphasise  and  clearly  explain 
the  relation  the  kidnej's  sustain  to  the  general  health, 
and  how  much  in  dependent  uiwn  them,  I  proix^se,  meta- 
phorically upeaking,  to  take  one  from  the  human  l>ody, 
place  it  in  the  wash-bowl  before  us,  and  examine  it  for 
the  public  benefit. 

*' Vou  will  imagine  that  we  have  before  us  a  body 
■haped  like  a  bean,  smooth  and  glistening,  about  four 
inches  in  length,  two  in  width,  ana  one  in  thickness.  Il 
ordinarily  weighs  in  the  adult  male  about  five  ounces, 
but  it)  somewhat  lighter  in  the  female.  A  small  organ  ! 
you  say.  But  understand,  the  body  of  the  average  size  mar 
contains  about  ten  quarts  of  Mood  ofiwkich  every  drop 
jjasica  through  these  filters  or  seuers,  as  they  may  be  called 
vutny  times  a  day,  as  often  as  through  the  heart,  making 
a  complete  revolution  in  three  7ninutes.  From  the  blood 
they  separate  the  waste  material,  working  away  steadily, 
night  and  day,  sleeping  or  waking,  tireless  as  the  heart 
itself,  and  fully  of  as  much  vital  importance  ;  removing 
impurities  from  65  gallons  of  blood  each  hour,  or  about  41) 
barrels  each  day,  or  9,125  hogsheads  a  year!  What 
wonder  that  the  kidneys  can  last  any  length  of  time 
under  this  prodigious  strain,  treated  and  neglected  as 
they  are  ! 

'We  slice  this  delicate  organ  open  lengthwise  with  our 
knife,    and  will  roughly  describe  its  interior. 

"We  find  it  to  be  of  a  reddish-brown  colour,  soft,  and 
eaaily  torn ;  filled  with  hundreds  of  little  tubes,  short 
and  thread-like,  starting  from  the  .arteries,  ending  in  a 
little  tuft  about  midway  from  the  outside  opening  into  a 
cavity  of  considerable  size,  which  ia  called  the  pelvis, 
or, '  roughly  speaking,  a  sac,  which  is  for  the  purpose 
of  holdmg  the  water  to  further  undergo  purification 
before  it  passes  down  from  here  into  the  ureters,  and  so 
on  to  the  outside  of  the  body.  These  little  tubes  are  the 
filters  which  do  their  work  automatically,  and  rir;ht  here 
is  where  the  disease  of  the  kidney  first  begins. 

*'  Doing  the  vast  amount  of  work  which  they  are 
obliged  to,  from  the  slightest  irregularity  in  our  habits, 
from  cold,  from  high  hving,  from  stimulants,  or  a 
thousand  and  one  other  causes  which  occur  every  day, 
they  become  somewhat  weakened  in  their  nerve  force. 

What  is  the  result?  Congestion  or  stoppage  of  the 
current  of  blood  in  the  small  blood  vessels  surrounding 
them,  which  become  blocked  ;  these  delicate  membranes 
are  irritated  ;  inflammation  i.s  set  up,  then  pus  is  formed, 
which  collects  in  the  pelvis  or  sac  ;  the  tubes  are  at  first 
partially,  and  soon  are  totally,  imable  to  do  their  work. 
The  pelvic  sac  goes  on  distending  with  this  corruption 
presamg  upon  the  blood  vessels.  All  this  time,  re- 
member, the  blood,  which  is  entering  the  'kidneys  to  be 
filtered,  is  passing  through  this  terrible,  disyustitig  pus,  for 
it  cannot  take  any  other  route. 

"  Stop  and  think  of  it  for  a  moment.  Do  you  realise 
the  importance,  nay,  the  vital  necessity,  of  having  the 
kidneys  in  order?  Can  you  expect  when  they  are  diseased 
or  obsfcructed,  no  matter  how  little,  that  you  can  have 
pure  blood  and  escape  disease?  It  would  be  just  as 
reasonable  to  expect,  if  a  pest-house  were  set  across 
Regent-street  and  countless  thousands  were  compelled 
to  go  tlirough  its  |  pestilential  doors,  and  escape  from 
coDtagioD  and  disease,  as^for  one  to  expect  the  blood  to 
escape  pollution  when  constantly  running  through  a 
diseased  kidney. 

*'Now,  what  is  the  result?  ^Vhy,  that  the  blood 
takes  up  and  deposits  this  poison,  as  it  sweeps  along, 
into  every  organ,  into  every  inch  of  muscle,  tissue,  flesh, 
and  bone,  from  your  head  to  your  feet.  And  whenever, 
from  hereditary  influ^ce  or  otherwise,  some  part  of  the 
body  is  weaker  than  another,  a  countless  train  of  diseases 
is  established,  such  as  consumption,  in  weak  lungs  ;  dys- 
pepsia, where  there  is  a  delicate  stomach  ;  nervousness, 
maanity,  paralysis  or  heart  disease  in  those  who  have 
weak  nerves. 

If  "  The  heart  must  soon  fed  the  effects  of  the  poison,  as  it 
requires  pure.  blo<td  to  keep  it  tn  rii/ht  action.  It  increases 
its  strokes  in  number  and  force  to  compensate  for  the 
natural  stimulus  wanting,  in  its  endeavour  to  crowd  the 
impure  blood  through  this  obstruction,  causing  pain, 
lalpitation,  or  an  out-of-breath  feeling.  Unnatural  as 
this  forced  labour  is,  the  heart  must  soon  falter,  becom- 
ng  weaker  and  weaker,  until  one  day  it  suddenly  stops, 
«id  death  from  apparent  'heart  disease  '  is  the  vei-dict  I 
"But  the  n.edical  profession,  learned  and  dignified,  call 
ihesc  diseases  by  high-sounding  names,  treat  them  alone, 
ind  patients  die, /yr  the  arttrics  arc  carrying  slow  death 
o  the  affected  part,  constantly  adding  fuel  brought  from 
ibese  suppurating,  pus-laden  kidneys  which  h 
vaah-bowf  are  very  putrefaction  itself,  and  which  should 
iave  been  cured  first. 

"Butthisisnot  all  the  kidneys  have  to  do;  for  you  must 
emember  that  each  adult  takes  about  seven  pounds  of 
lonrishment  every  24  hours  to  supply  the  waste  of  the 
lody  which  is  constantly  going  on,  a  waste  equal  to  the 
quantity  taken.  This,  too,  the  kidneys  have  to  separate 
rem  the  blood  with  all  other  decomposing  matter. 

"  But  you  say,    my  kidneys  are  all  right.    I  have  no 
>ain  in  the  back.'    Mistaken  man !    People  die  of  kidney 
iaease  of  so  bad  a  character  that  the  organs  are  rotten, 
nd yet  they  have  never  there  had  a  jjuin  nor  an  ache/ 
"  XVhy  ?    Because  the  disease  begins,  as  we  have  shown, 


feeling  to  convey  the  ocnsation  of  pain.  Why  this  is  so  we 
may  never  know, 

"When  you  consider  their  great  work,  the  deHcacy 
of  their  structure,  the  ease  with  which  they  are  deranged, 
cm  you  wonder  at  the  ill-health  of  our  men  and  women  V 
Health  and  long  life  cannot  be  expected  when  so  vital  an 
organ  is  impaired.  No  wonder  some  writers  say  we  are 
degenerating.  Don't  you  see  the  great,  the  extreme 
importance  of  keeping  this  machinery  in  working  order  ? 
Could  the  finest  engine  do  even  a  fractional  part  of  this 
work,  without  attention  from  the  engineer  ?  Don't  you 
see  how  dangerous  this  hidden  disease  is?  It  is  lurking 
about  us  constantly,  ^Wthout  giving  any  indication  of  its 
presence. 

"The  most  skilful  physicians  cannot  detect  it  at  times, 
for  the  kidneys  themselves  cannot  be  examined  by  any 
means  which  we  have  at  our  command.  Even  an  analysis 
of  the  water,  chemically  and  microscopically,  reveals 
nothing  definite  in  many  cases,  even  when  the  kidneys 
are  fairly  broken  down. 

"  Then  look  out  for  them,  as  disease,  no  matter  where 
situated,  to  1)3  per  cent.,  as  shewn  by  after-death  ex- 
aminations, has  its  origin  in  the  breaking  do\vu  of  these 
secreting  tubes  in  the  interior  of  the  kidneys. 

"As  you  value  health  as  you  desire  long  life  free  from 
sickness  and  suffering,  give  these  organs  some  attention. 
Keep  them  in  good  condition,  and  thus  prevent  (as  is 
easily  done)  all  disease. 

"  Wahneu's  Safe  Cure,  as  it  becomes  year  after  year 
better  known  for  its  wonderful  cures  and  its  power  over 
the  kidneys,  has  done  and  is  doing  more  to  increase  the 
average  duration  of  life  than  aJl  the  physicians  and 
medicines  kno\\Ti.  Warner's  Safe  Cure  is  a  true  specific, 
mild  but  certain,  harmless  but  energetic,  and  agreeable 
to  the  taste. 

"Take  it  when  sick  as  a  cuie,  and  never  let  a  month 
go  by  if  you  need  it  without  taking  a  few  bottles  as  a 
preventive,  that  the  kidneys  may  oe  kept  in  proper 
order,  the  blood  pure,  that  health  and  long  life  may  be 
your  blessing." 

This"  great  remedy,  of  which  the  doctor  speaks,  can 
be  procured  of  all  chemists  and  druggists  in  the  United 
Kmgdom,  or  of  the  proprietors,  H.  H.  Warner  and  Co., 
47,  Farringdon-street,  London,  E.G. 


A  HOME  BLESSING 


A  SEAJVINO  MAOHINE  that  Is  Simple 
Silent,  and  BfflcleDt,  and  tbtii  can  be  uaed 
by  every  member  of  the  hous<  hold,  includ- 
ing children  anJ  aorvauts;  that  in  its  use 
involves  no  Dlfflct'.lty,  Dolfiy  or  Noise,  and 
m  its  results  ia  treo  froi-u  Uuct^nainty  ot 
Failure 


auoh  a  Machine  la  seen  In 
&  GIBBS  "AUTOMATIC, 


the  MTILLOOX 


NO  DIFFICULTY. 


There  la  no  Dlffloulty,  as  owlngr  to  the 
3eIf-Kegrulatlng  Character  of  the  "AUTO- 
MATIC "  It  can  be  used  at  onoe  by  tha 
most  Inexperienced. 


NO  DELAY. 


The  "AUTOMATIC"  l8  always  ready  for 
use,  and  no  preparatory  experiment  or 
testing  is  neoeseary  when  work  is  to  bo 
done,  but  a  saving  of  time  is  effected  In 
olng  even  a  few  inches  of  sewing. 


j  1  the  iat^rior  of  the  kidney,  where  there  ani/ew  ntrvea  of  ce38£nUy( 


KINDRED  ORGANISATIONS. 

Baptist  Total  Abstinence  Association, 
At  the  Metropolitan  Tabernacle  on  May  12  the 
annual  meeting;  of  this  association  took  place, 
under  the  presidency  of  Mr.  W.  S.  Caine,  M.P., 
the  president.  There  was  a  large  attendance.  The 
report  shewed  that  the  membership  ot  the 
association  consisted  of  1,279  ministers,  2,!)14 
church  officers  and  subscribers,  and  200 
students  of  colleges  ;  total,  4,393,  an 
increase  of  310  on  the  previous  year.  The 
college  returns  shewed  that  200  students  out  of  238 
were  abstainers.  Twenty-four  new  atfiliations  had 
been  received  during  the  year,  making  the  total 
number  of  societies  in  afhliation  84.  These  re- 
ported a  membership  of  13,500.  New  pledges 
taken  during  the  year  5,290.  About  two-third3°of 
the  Sunday  scholars  who  had  joined  churches 
during  the  past  year  were  connected  with  the 
Bands  of  Hope  and  Temperance  societies.  The 
chairman,  the  Eev.  David  Davies,  Regent's  Park 
Chapel,  Mr.  H.  J.  Wilson,  M.P.,  and  others  also 
spoke. 

Church  of  Eng-land  Temperance  Society. 
The  24th  annual  meeting  of  the  Total 
Abstinence  section,  was  held  on  Wednesday  even- 
ing, May  12,  at  Exeter  Hall,  the  Bishop  of  Durham 
presiding.  The  report  stated  tliat  the  Council 
e  thankful  to  be  able  to  point  not  only  to  a 
largo  increase  in  the  work  done,  but  also  to 
some  improvement  in  the  organisation  of  the 
society.  Although  there  had  been  an  in- 
crease in  the  income  of  the  society,  there 
was  a  deficit  on  the  year's  work,  after  takinc 
liabilities  into  account  of  £48.  The  returns  o'f 
membership  shewed  an  increase  of  over  77,000 
upon  the  number  given  last  year,  the  total  number 
of  members  now  being  734,750.  In  the  Women'i 
Union  progress  was  reported,  13  new  branche; 
having  been  added  to  the  head  centre,  73  are  now 
afKliated  direct,  and  about  17  to  Diocesan  centres 
making  a  total  of  90  branches.  The  Police-court 
Rescue  Work  has  boon  continued  with  the  best 
results.— The  Kev.  Canon  Ellison,  the  Rev.  Canon 
Lloyd,  Mr.  C.  E.  Tritton,  the  Rov.  A.  Robinson, 
and  others  addressed  the  meeting. 


NO  NOISE. 


The  "AUTOMATIC"  does  not  Interfere 
with  the  ordinary  domestic  occupations. 

Reading,  Music,  and  Conversation,  can 
be  continued  during  its  use,  and  the  sleep- 
ing infant  is  not  awakened, 

NO  UNCERTAINTY. 

There  is  no  uncertainty  in  commencing 
work  on  the  "  AUTOMATIC,"  as  the 
Tension  is  Self- Acting,  and  the  adjustment 
of  length  of  stitch  is  regulated  with  soienti- 
&o  exactitude. 


NO  FAILURE. 


The  "AUTOMATIC"  never  fails  with  the 
most  ordinary  care,  even  in  the  hands  of 
beginners,  to  produce  perfect  work— work 
of  perfect  Beauty,  Security  and  Durability 

And  there  Is  nothing  to  prevent  all  ranks 
and  classes  experiencing  the  blessinq 
conferred  upon  their  HOMES  by  the 
presence  of  one  of  h  se  exquisite 
Machines. 


SoDTHAJiPTON.— On  the  11th,  about  109  members 
and  friends  of  the  Southampton  Lodge  assembled  to- 
gether at  a  social  tea,  held  in  the  Sir  Bevis  Lodge, 
to  bid  farewell  to  Bro.  and  Sister  Adams,  who  are 
leaving  for  a  Local  Government  appointment  in 
Kent,  for  which  they  were  selected  out  of  35  appli- 
cants. Speeches  were  delivered  regretting  the  loss 
to  the  town,  and  congratulating  our  brother  and 
sister  upon  their  appointment.  As  very  old,  inde- 
fatigable workers  in  the  town,  their  departure  will 
be  keenly  felt.    The  meeting  passed  off  very  sue- 1 


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Weat  End  Branch— 135,  REGENT  STREET,  W. 

Mamohbstbr— 34,    KING   STREET. 

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Bmohtos— 32,  NEW  ROAD. 

OAifTiBBUBT— 15,  MERCERY  LANE. 

NonmcQHAM— 11,  MARKET  STREET. 


334 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  •24,'1886. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

CorraspoiKlentd  ii'oum  bi*fi.>B  a-aio  oti   what  night  the    LoJge 
'  the  Lndpe  meeta  at  " 


Iptfl  ff^i 
ftHDOTiDoeEiient* 
acknowlertemflnt. 


I  do  Dot   aend 
,7raent  of  suMcrlptions  :    the  appearance  of 
:  the  periofl  paid  for  heine  a  safflcii 

PRE-PATD  TERMS  FOR  INSERTION. 

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Court-road. 

Oratitnde     1.  Wells-lmildines,  Haninstoad.  N.W.     8  15. 
King's  Messenger.     Coffee  Pala.-e.  Hijrh-st.,  Notfinc  Hill  Gate. 
Oranire  Branch     Cong.  Rcbs.,  St.  Martin-street,  Leicester-square 

(entrance,  Long's-conrt).     8.1.5. 
Teckham  Dcwdrop.     St.  GeorKe'3Ha!l.St.Georpfl'3-rd.,Pecknam, 
Kegina.    British  Schools,  K,.Miti8h  Town-road.  N.W. 
Shamrock.    Pbocnix  Coffee  Tav.,  40  New  Kont-rd.,  S.H.     8.15. 
South  Metropolitan  Temaerance  Hall,  Blaokfriar3-ril.,S  B,,  8.15 
Vernon.    176-  Pentonvllle-road.  N. 

riTESDAT. 
All'ert.  Mission  Hall,  Bickensonst.,  Wilkin-st..  Kentish  Town. 
Albert  BoBd  of  Brotherhood.  32,  Besson-st.,  New  Cross,  S.E. 
Jabcz  Bums.  Lecture  Hall,Chnrch-st.  Cliapel.Edgware  rd.  .N.W. 
Lambeth  Per^everanco.— WyvilHall,(back  of  104,.S.Lambeth-rd  ) 
New  Cross  Excelsior.  Working  Men's  Oo.Ta.,Church-Bt.  Deptford 
Stratford  Excelsior,  Temnerance  Hall,  Martin-street,  Stratford. 
"William  Tewsley.    Association  Rooms,  8outh-st.,  Wandsworth. 

WIDNIISDAT. 
Citizen.    Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Kings! an d-road.     8.15. 

Crown  of  Surrey.     Welcome  Hall.  Westow-st..  Upper  Norwood. 

Golden  Stream.  St.  ,Tarae?'3  Mis.Hall,St.Jamefl"s-rd.,Berniondsey. 

Good  Shepherd.    Ebenezer  Ch.  School-room.  North  End-road. 

Harring:ay.     Pizzev's  Coffee  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 

Joseph  Faj-ne.    Christ  Church  Sch.   Cliarlton-st.,  Somers  Town 

Marparot  M'Ciirrey,     Sydnev  Hall,  Leader-street,  Chelsea. 

New  CTapham  Excelsior.    Washington  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 
road  Station. 

Prndential.  The  Hall.St  Ann  s-rd., Brixton  (1 

The  Mint.    Colliers'  Rent  Hall.    Lon?-lano 
THURSDAY. 

Crystal  Palace.     Penge  Hall,  Station-road.  Anerley. 

Freedom  of  Londo  " 

Green-road.    8.15. 

General  Garfield.     Paradise-road  School,  Claph: 

Heart's  Content.     68.  Neal-street.  Lon?  Aero. 

Hope  of  Streatham.  Iron  School-room.  Natal-rr 

JamcB  McCurrey.     Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor 

London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall,  Kingsgate-st.,  Holborn.  8.30 

Palmerston.    42,  Hartfleld-road,  Wimbledon, 

Bbaftesbary  Park. 


Rev.   Harvey  Smith's  ChapcJ,   Bethnal 
rood. 


_, Prim.  Meth,  School.  Grayshott-road.     8.15. 

Silver  Street.    Coffee  Palace,  High-street,  Netting  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Methodbt  Free  Church,  Bollo  Bridcre-road 
Trinity.     Prim  Meth.  Cliapel,  Trinity-street,  Borougl)^ 

FRIDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.     Camden  Hall,  Kiqe-st.,  Camden  Town.    8.30. 
British  Queen.    Mall  Hall,  Netting  Hill  Gate,     8.30. 
Grosvenor.— Teetotal  Hall,  George-st.,  Sloane-sq.,  Chelsea. 
John  Bo  wen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-road,  Deptford 
Peckham.    Albf^rt  Hall,  Albert-road.  Peckham.    Juv.Tem.    8.30 
Pride  of  Lyttleton.     Boys'  School,  High-street,  Shadwell. 
Sontli  London.     Bible  Christian  School-room,  Waterloo-road. 

SATURDAY. 
Comer  Stone.    Temperance  Hall,  High-street,  Poplar. 
George  Thomeloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blackfriars.  S.E^ 
G  W.  Johnson.    Temp  Hall,  Nortb-at.,  Keunlngton-rd.    7.45 
Henry  Ansell.  Wellin^rton  Hall.Wellington-st.,Upper-f*  ■■-'■      '"" 


PROVINCIAL   LODGES. 

MONDAYS 

ALPERSBoT.— Mra.Stov-ild's  School-room,  Albert-road.    7.30. 
ALDKttSHOT.— Ash  Vale,    Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Commiesariat 

Bridire.    7.30 
BLACKPt^OL.— Gmding  Star.    Drill  Hall  Yorkshire -street. 
BbiohTOK.— Royal  Sussex,    Bnssex-street  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
BRIGHTON.— Queen's  Park.     Bentham-road  Mission  Hall. 
EPSOM.— Epsom  Home  Circle.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
Lancaster.— County  Palatine.     Market  Hall.  Coffee  House, 

Com  Market-street.  7.30.  .^,,-    .. 

Leeds.— British  Rose.    Templars'  Miss.  Rm.  (back  Adelphi-st.), 
Sandwich.— Richboro'  Castle.      Templars'  Hall.  High-et.    7.30. 
Vbntnor.— Undercllff.    Temperance  HoteL    8.15. 
Woking.— May  bury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 
TUESDAY'. 

BIRM  IN  OH  am.— Sand  ford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  Sch.,  Farm-st.  7.45 
BockinghaM.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30 

Cambridgk.— Loyal  Cambridge,  G.T.Miss.Hall,Victoria-Ft.  8.15. 
CHBLMSyORD--  Chelmaford.  Assembly  Rms  ,  Co-operative  Stores* 
Foots  Cray.— Bu«y  Eeea.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30 
Great  Yarmouth.— Good  Hope.    Bethel,  Rodney-road   7  46. 
'3UILDF0ED.— Stephen  Percy.     Ward-street  HalL    8.15. 

Hastings. -Saxon.    Old  Town  Hall.  High-st.       7  80. 

Hull.- Paragon.     G.T.  Hall,  St.  John's-atreot.Juv.  Temp.     6. 

Lf ICESTEE.— Excelsior.     Charles-street  School-room.     7.30. 

Manchester.— Tower  of  Refuge.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,  Upper 
Moss-lane,  Hulme. 

Manchbster.— RCT.  C.  Garrett.  26,  Hewitt-st.,  Hightown.    7  45. 

Manchester.— Good  Samaritan,  Cong.  Sch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.30. 

PltMODTH.— Temple  of  I'eace.     Borough  Arms.     Bedford-st 

BYDE  (l.W.).    Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  High-street. 

8AFPR0N  WALDEN.— Saffron.     Temperance  Hall,  HtU-st,     8.5. 

Worthing.— Workman's  Own.     Temp.  Institute,  Aiin-st. 
WEDNESDAT 

BATH  — Cotterell    Friends'  Meetiug  House,  Y'ork- street. 

BRIGHTON.— Brlghthelnistone,  Belgrave-strcct  School-room. 

Chbbter  — Octacon.    Temperance  Hall,  Frodsbam-street. 

ENDERBr  (Leicester)  — Charies  Brook.     National  School-room. 

G  0l>  A  LMING.— Friends.     Congxcpational  School"""™ 

Hull.— Always  Active.    Lower  Un* 

NoEBiToN.— Hope  of  Norbiton 


MANCHESTER.— City.  Temp,  Hall,Stan]ey.Et.,Port-st., Piccadilly 
PoRTSMnDTH.— Templars'  Alliance.    8ph.-rm.,Vxtoria-sL    7.By. 
RAMSGATK.— Snug  Harbour.      Sailors*  Bethel,  Irfopold-st.     7.30 
Sheffield.— Pennington  Friends*  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
Spalding.- Hand  in  Hand.     Temperance  Hall.    8.15. 
STONEHODSK  fPLTMOUTH).- Mt.  Edccumbe,  Rallors'  Welcome. 
ST.  Neots.— Star  of  St,  Nonts.    Wesleyan  Day  School. 

FBIDAT. 
BnroHTOS.-Advnnce Guard,  Lewes  Rd.,  Oonrt.  Schl.   Rm.,  8.16 
BniSTOL. —Morning  Star.    Tempei-ance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7.46. 
Darnali,.— Hopeof  Davnall.     Congregational  School.     7.30. 
GUILDFOHD.- Guildford.    Ward-street  Hall.     8.15. 
UuLi.,— Onited  Effort    Clnb  Room,  Lower  Union-street    7.30, 
Lowestoft.- Welcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 
MANOHBSTEH.— Loyal  R.  Whitwortb,  117,  Grosvanor -street.  All 

Saints.    7.45. 
New  Malprn, -Sure  Refuce.  Bap.  Oh.Scb,.nn..Kinjflton-rd,7,30. 
Oxford.— City  of  Oxford.    Tompcranco  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TTlNBRiDoB  WflLs— Silent  Dew      fnVndly  Socierir's   Hali. 
WEYMODTn.- Hope  of  Weymouth.    Temp,  H^ll,  Park-st.    7.30 
Yore.— Hai'bonx  of  Friendship.     Lendal  School-room.     7.30. 

■*AT[TRDAV. 
Earrow-in-Fhrness.- Hope  of  JJarrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Grcengate. 
Giiildfohd.— Rescue.     Ward-street  Hall,     7.30. 
LEED3.— St.  Georce's  Rosebud,     Presbyterian  iChurch  Lecture 

Hall,  Cavendieh-road. 
ManchE-^TER.— Concilio  ct  Lahore.  5,  Fountaln-st.,  City.  7  p.m. 
Tlymouth.— Ark  of  Love.    Hope  Chapel  School-room,  Ebring- 

ton- street. 
PONLTWAiN  (Mon.).— Esmond.    Trinity  School-room. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jersey.- Sii-  H.  Havdock.     G.  T.  Hall.  Union-sfc.    Thursday 

IRELAND. 

Dublin.— St  Catherine's,    Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

BOTTTH  AMERICA, 
Monte  Video.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Callo  delas  Piedras    Tues. 
MoNTB  Video.— Pioneer.    Catte  Guaraui,  No.  19.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.- Hope  of  Carlton.    Independent  Church  School- 
room, Rathdown-street  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton,    ifonday, 
AUSTRALIA   (SOUTl-.). 
kSreinfi    Lodtfl  of  South    Aostr.JiR    l.Oc  ■ 
B.  W.  G.  Lodge  of  the  WorH. 
Members  of  the  Order  eralcrating  to  Sonth  Anstralia  vrtii  pieass 
noietheaddreM  ottbeO.W.S.- W.  W.  Winwood,  I.O.O.T.  Offlce 
Adelaide.  3.A, 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 


RAwAL  PIN  DEE —Excelsior.  2nd  Royal  Sussex  Rciriment, 
School-room,  The  Port.  Monday,  7.  L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
AiF.o,— St.  Andrew's.  1st  Black  Watch.  Fencing  Room, 
Abbassiyeh  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt.  G  .Bedson. 

Colchester.— Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  Sob.,  Camp,  Wed. 

EOYPT.- Lome.     N.W.  Block,  Ramleh  Barracks. 

H.M.S.  SUPERB,  Zante.— Rose  of  the  East.    Tues. 

POETSEA.— Portsmouth  Ganison.    Cairo  Restaurant.     Sat.     7. 

Ramleh  (Egypt).- Branch  of  Egypt's  First.  E.  Palace, 


Malta.— Shropshire  Guiditg  Star    a.,  The  Rest.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 
Newry.- Homeward  Bound,  M 13.    Infant  School.    Mon.7. 
OLD  Brompton.— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.G.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
Portsea.— Nil  Desperandnm.    Cairo  Pirosturant.    Thursday. 
H.M.S.  Nelson.  Australia.— Red  Cross.    Saturday. 


glqcttcieo. 


HOUSE  OF  LORDS. 
May  13.   -The   Dueham   Sunday  Closing  Bill. 

The  Mabcjuis  of  Saliseoky  called  attention  to 
the  fact  tliat  the  committee  on  the  Durham  Sunday 
Closing  Bill  was  on  the  orders  for  the  evening,  and 
suggested  that  a  sufficient  time  had  not  been 
allowed  for  putting  down  amendments.  He  pro- 
posed that  it  would  be  more  in  accordance  with 
their  lordsliips'  practice  to  postpone  the  committee, 
say  till  that  day  week. 

The  Earl  of  Wemi'SS  hoped  that  one  amend- 
ment would  be  to  except  the  city  of  Durham  from 
the  operation  of  the  Bill,  and  another  to  Umit  the 
duration  of  the  Act.  The  Lord  Chancellor  had 
suggested  that  the  petition  cotaining  00,000  signa- 
tures was  not  a  bon'ifide  petition;  and  he  (Ejrl 
Wemyss)  would  propose  that  both  the  petitions  for 
and  against  the  Bill  should  be  referred  to  a  com- 
mittee for  examination. 

The  Bishop  of  Durham  was  rjuite  willing  to  meet 
the  convenience  of  their  lordships,  and  said  he 
would  consider  the  matter,  and  name  another  day 
for  the  committee. 

May  18.— Dukham  Sukday  Closing  Bill. 

The  Eakl  of  Wemyss  moved:  "That  a  select - 
committee  be  appointed  to  inquire  into  the  validity 
of  all  petitions  presented  to  this  House  for  or 
against  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  on  Sunday 
(Durham)  Bill,  and  of  the  signatures  attached 
thereto,  with  a  view  to  ascertaining  how  far  such 
signatures  are  or  are  not  genuine." 

The  Lord  Chancellor  said  when  the  monster 
petition  containing  60,000  signatures  was  presented 
against  the  Bill,  he  stated  at  the  .time  that  it  was 
possible  to  over-estimate  the  importance  of  petitions 
presented  to  the  House.  He  had  received  several 
petitions  with  refere'ice  to  the  petition  in  question, 
one  from  a  Good  Templar,  who  stated  tliat  he 
signed  the  petition  under  the  impression  that  it  was 
in  favour  of  Sunday  Closing.  (Laughter.)  He  had 
asked  his  clerk  to  look  through  some  of  the  signa- 
tures, and  he  had  discovered  that  many  were 
evidently  in  the  same  handwriting.  Under  those 
circumstances  he  could  not  oppose  the  motion. 

The  motion  was  then  agreed  to. 


£2 


i)  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 

and  HONESTLY  REALISED  by  persons  of  either 
SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular^  and  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
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Ort  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by  persons  of 
Xz/v  either  sex  selling  the  Parker  Umbrella  (regis- 
tered).—For  particulars,  address  stamped  directed  enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield. 


SoOTHBND.- Nil  Desperandn; 
ST.  Leonards.— St.  Leonard: 
Wednesbd 


l-street  Club-rnom. 

J).  Meth.  Ch.,Victoria-ioaa, 

British  Schools.  Hitrh-strcet 
Temperance  Hall,  Norman-road. 


...    Pioneer.  Prira.Meth, School-mo., Lea  Brook.  7, 

— Caiton.     Tem;»erance  Hall,  Park-stroet. 

WiSBKCF.— Olarkson  Lecture  Room  PuhUc  HaU. 

THURSDAY. 
BlBKlNOBAM.— Serern-street      Severn-street. 
BOLTON.— Claremont.  Uarlor  Arras  C.  Tav.,Htgh( 
GbaVesenD.— Star.  Public  Hall.  ,  „     *v  « 

GT.  y ARMODTH.— Bethel.    Mariners  Chapel,  South  Quay. 
KINOSTON-UPON-HULL.— Kingston-upon-HlUl, 

Leeds.— Nil  Desperandnm.  Wlntoun-st.  Sch,-rm.  (off  North-st.) 
JjKIOESXER.     ~ 


;e.st.7.30. 


G.T.   HaU,   St. 


Danuel.    Frlar-lane  Sunday-school. 


A  GIFT.  Free,  post  paid.  Professor  Brown  i 
SHAKESPEAREAN  ALMANAC  (Illustrated) 
for  1586.  It  fairly  glows  with  quotations  and  Illustra- 
tions from  the  "  Bard  of  Avon."  I  shall  print  three 
million  copies,  and  will  send  10  copies  free,  prep^aid  to  any 
one  who  will  judiciously  distribute  them  in  their  locality. 
— Address,  Fbkdk.  W.  Hale,  61,  Chandos-street,  Covent 
Garden,  London. 


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Cd.    each, 

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fc"  Ladies'  or  Gents'  Plain  or  Twill 
Silk,  Parker's  hollow  ribhed 
frames,  beautifully  carved  and 
mounted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Port 
fi-ee.  2s.  9d.  (or  36  stampe), 
15,000  sold  in  twelve  monUis. 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vas^in^.— Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


THO^.  ELDERKIIV, 

BASSINETTE     MANUFACTURER 

371,  Oxford  Street,  Manchester ; 
Branch :— 192,  London  Road,  Liverpool. 


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Testimonials.  Any  supplied 
on  Elderkin'g  popular  plan 
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down  and  10s.  per  month,  at 
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delivered  free  to  any  town  in 
the  United  Kingdom. 


MUSICAL  HAND  BELLS.— A  .capital^  peal  of 
5a  for  Sale.— C,  J.  H.,  34,  Huddlestdn-roa^,  N. 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  1     BOTANIC    BEER  ! 

A  most  Refreshing,  Agreeable,  and  Wholesome  Berenge  for 

the  Million,  at  a  very  trlfting  cost.    This  valuable  mbatltute  (or 

Alcoholic  Drinks  can  only  be  obtained  by  usioff 


Composed  of  Tajrrow,  Dandelion,  Coml^ey  St  Horelxonnu 

From  One  Table-spoonfal  of  this  most  wholesome  Compound  yoa^j 
can  at  once  produce  a  Gallon  of  prime 

HERB    OR    BOJANIO    BEER. 

A.ltogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  whkh  pass  under  dndlar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  gives  to  the  Beverage. 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  ISce  Bottlea 
Ale.  It  U  tree  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  decidedly  nlnslitii^ 
stimulating,  and  invigorating  ;  it  enters  alike  for  the  AbataiDor 
and  Non-Abstainer,  and  ia  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  public 
taste,  and  its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  as  a  mild  and  generona 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  (unctions,  and  promote  the 
generalhealth. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  la.,  and  23.  each.  Sola  Rnflprtetors 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obtained  Wboloeale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  MASON,  Manufacturing . 
Obemlsts,  P^k-place,  Faik-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  bj 
Grocers  and  Ohemlati.  Be  suro  yon  ask  for  "  Mason*^ 
&tteol^~A  Sample  Bottle,  enough  bo  make  Four  Oallong,  iieni- 
cdRtac*  pUd  to  aay  address  lot  B  itamp*.    AOBETTS  WAMTBIX 


» 


Mat  24,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    ■WATCHWORD. 


WARNER'S  SATB  CURE 

Is  made  from  o  aimpis  tropical  leaf  of  rare  value  and  is  a 
poiiliBj  remtdy  for  all  diseases  tbat  eanse  pains  in  the 
lower  part  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  li,er,  headache  iaun- 
aice,  dujiness,  gcarel,  and  oil  difficulties  of  the  kidncYS 
aver,  and  urinary  organs.  For  Female  Zliieittet  it  has  no 
eqiMl.  It  restores  the  organs  that  mate  the  blood,  andhenco 
18  the  best  Btcod  Purifer.  It  is  the  only  known  remedy 
that  cares  BBIOHT'S  DISEASE.  temeay 

(For  Diabetes  use  irorn(r'j.5o/cCiaIic(«c«rr,<'5  per  Bottle) 
rwJfJ'""lW5  5VE  CURE  and  no  othe.-.  For  sale  by  all 
Chemists  and  l)r,igg,sts,anlat  the  Stores.  Prioe4/6.  Byour 
chemist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  youi 

QOCKLE'S   AN^JBILIOTTS    PILLS. 


In  Boxes  at  Is.  Hd.,  S 


Is.  ej.,  and  lis. 


nOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS, 


In  Boiosat  Is.  Ijd-  2s.  9d.,  is.  6d.,  and  lie. 


c 


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QO 


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GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingham, 

BESf  UATKRIAL.    BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  MAKK. 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  applicatiMii 


Temperance  Hotels. 

Three  UnM.gla.  pet  a  ^  inj.   lOs.  6d.  per  Line  boyond. 


ILFRACOMBE*— FosTEK'a  Peivatb  Hotel  and  board 
INQ  EaXABLlsHilKijT,  the  only  one  on  strict  Temperance 
,,..        i„.      ir.-.  jji  .,.,.—       ^^  ovorlookiufr 


principles.     IfoU  tvjki  Address^    Blonhei 


■,W.O.    Comfortable     accommodation.     Patronised    by 
wntiTB.  Oloaeto  EuBton,  St.PanoraB  and  Kintr'eCroaB  Ryg 


LON  DON  — Teastkr* 

Bn(tjrerf*ter.square,  Barbie^, 

Metropolitan  HailTray  Station.     Most  central  for  bneineas   „. 

pleasure  J  oomfortable  ajad  homely ;  ohar^'es  atrictly  moderate; 


THE  FBIENQ   Ot   ALi. 


HOLLOWAYS  PILLS 


Ih«W  CunSua  PiUa  PT7SIFT  ths  SLOOD,  *nd  « 
Imt  pswerfnlly,  yet  toothingly  on  tha  tlVE' 
BTOKACB,  EISNETS,  and  BOW£LS,  (ivlai 
SONK,  E^^tOT)  and  ViaOR  to  the  trhola  ayttem 
they  BT6  wenderfally  eScacioni  in  all  ailmesti 
ineidental'to  FEUALES,  Tonng  or  Old;  Uairitf 
or  Single,  and  as  a  general  FAKILT  UEDICINE.  To 
_tlM  cnr*  of  most  complaints  they  ure  nscqualled 

•FOR  THE  TloOD  IS  THE  LIFE'.' 


Established  1851 

BIRKBECK  BANK.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

THKEB  per  CENI.  IHTEEEST  allowed  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

IWO  per  CENT.  INTEREST  on  CtJKKESI  ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  mimninm  monthly  balances,  when  not  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  Bank  undertakes  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  of  Deeds,  Writings,  and  other  Securities  and  Valuables  • 
the  collection  of  Bills  of  Exchange,  Diridends  and  Coupons  ;  add 
the  Purchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Annuities 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKBECK  ALMANACK,    with  fuU  particulars,  pos 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Eegalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  EegaUa,  from  7/6 

(without  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lodge 
silk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


free,  on  application. 


FRANCIS  RAVENSCEOFT,  Manager. 


The  Blrkbeck  Building  Society's  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  Millions. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOE  TWO 
GOTNEAS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Possession 
i.li,?'',"''^  '°  P'y-  •^PP'y  "  ""6  0*™  »'  "'»  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOOIEIY,  29,    Soathampton-buildings,  Chancery- 

OWTO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 

FIVE    SHILLINGS     PER    MONTH,    with    immediate 
ion,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.     Apply 

at  the  Olhce  of  the  BLRKBECK  FREEHOLD    LAND  SOCIETY 

"'  above. 
TUE    BIRKBECK   ALMAJSACK,  with  ftUl  particulars,   on 

FBAl^CIS  RAYEN3CR0FT,  Managei 


H 


application. 


CLARKES 


WORLD-FAMED 


Skitt  and  Blood  Diseases,  ita  effects  are  marvellous.  ThooBandB  or 
Mrtimonials  from  all  parte.  In  bottles,  2b.  Od.  each,  and  in  can* 
}(  six  times  the  quantity.  lis.  eaclu  of  all  Chemists.  Sent  to  any 
:  132  stamps  by  the  ProprietorB,  Tkb  Lisooui  j 


BALLOONS!     BALLOOKSM 

ypleudid  flgui-es  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fitteeri  Feet  Hiph. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys, Zebi-as,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  which  lly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
laughter  when  seen  capering  in  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  life;  likewise  a  very  droll 
flgure  of  John  Barleycorn  in  hia  banel  12ft. 
-M  hisb. 

LJ      Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
■■  Hope,  Temperance  and   Gala  Committees,  on 
application  to  BEX  ILLINGWORTH,  3,  Rebecca-street,  City- 


address  for  14  stamps.     Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


tlORNS  AND  BUNIONS.— A  gentleman,  many 
J  yeara  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  information  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  C. 
J,  PottB.Esq.,  Ware   Herts.  This  is  nooiwck  imposture 


INDEX   AND   TITLE   PAGE 

OF  THE 

WATCHWORD  VOLUME,  1885 

NOW  READY.        PRICE  ONE  PllNNY 
Of  any  Bookseller  or  Newsagent ;  or,  post  free  for  Thri 


Third   Degree    (Purple)    Regalia. 
Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purplk 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen ;   with  narrow 

gold  braid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 

with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 

with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  16/-, 

and  18/-. 
Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 

trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/6.  22,'-  25/- 
2G/6,  30/-,  and  3S/-.  '    .      " 

District  Lodge  Offlcera'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scariet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  oiBcial  letters,  per  set  of  U,  £2  lOs.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters! 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette, wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  siU<-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodgo  Members'   Regalia,  purple 

mermo,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (olain) ; 

D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 

and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 

as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 
Velvet  (Scarlet)  CoUarette,  to  attach  to  any 

Third   Degree  Regalia  to  indicate    District   Lodge 

membership^  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 
Deputies'^Begalia,  purple  velvet,   10/6,   1.5/6,  to 

any  price.  ^ 
Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 

blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  j  in  merino 

(plain),  21/-  per  dozen  ;  with  narrow  sUver  and  gold 

braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 


Halfpence.     Covers  for  Binding  Volumes,  23.  each,  post     Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
free,  from  ,         „  ^  „  »nd  velvet  lining,  5/G  and  7/6 ;  tin  japanned  case,  o»k 

JOHN  Kempsteb  &  Co.,  or  rosewood  colour,  4/-. 

3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London,  E.G.  ' 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Mav  24,  1886. 


ill  EXPEDIENCE  01  FIFTY  TE.VRS  HAS  PKOVEU  THAT 


ORIENTAL 
PILLS 


SOLAR 
ELIXIR 


iusthoia,  Nervoua  Debility,  Fem&le  Complaluts,  Ac,  &o. 

The  TILLS  are  sold  In  Boies  at  Is.  lid.  and  4S.  6cl.  each  ;  the 
ELIXIR  in  Bottle^  at  48.  6d.  and  lis.  each,  bj  all  CheraUtfl  and 
Pat«nt  Medicine  Vendors  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Dr. 
EooKK,  Scarborough.  Around  each  Boi  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
Dlrectioni  for  the  guldauce  of  Fatleots  io  all  Dlseaaea. 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

Clrenlatlon  FOUR  MILLIONS-I'JI'sEM- 

Everybody  ehoiilrt  read  it  ;  as  a  Tlcndy  Orn'dt  to  Domrtlii 


tmOSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Ib  specially  recsmmeDded  by  ssTeral  eminent  Fbysiciani 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti- 
Lancet." 

It  has  been  nsed  with  the  most  signal  sncceas  foi 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  Oonflumption,  Couehs,  Influenza, 
Consumptive  Night  Sweata,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortness 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest, 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4b.  6d„  and  lis.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Cheni-ats,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M, 
CROSBY,  ChemiBt,  Scarborough, 


UMTED      KINGDOM     TEMPERANCE     AND 
GKNBRAL  PROVIDENT  INSTITUTION, 
ADELAIDE   PL4.CE,  LONDON    BRIDQB,  LONDON. 
Established  1840    foe  Mutual  Life  Assdeahox. 

LOITDOR  BOA.tlD: 
BOBBBT  WABNBB,  Esq.,  8.  nroscont,  Orippleffato,  Ohalrman 


Camberwell. 
W.    S.    CAINE,    Esq.,    M.P 

JOHN    BBOOMHALL,  Esq. 
J.P.,  Boroott,  SurbitOQ. 

J.    T.     PRITCHETT,     Beq.. 


BdmODtoQ,  Loudon. 


Tokenhonso-yard. 

B.  WniTWORTH,  EBq.,J.P. 

M.P.,      11,      HoUand-park 

J.   H.    RAPEB.    Epq.,     Man- 
chester,     and       Pembroke- 
square,  W.,  London. 
Uedical  Officers  :  Dr.  James  Edmunds,  8,  Grafton-atreet,  Picca 
dilly;  Dr.  ThoB.  Barlow,  10.  Montagne-Btreet,  Ruasell-square, 
Solicitor !    Francis  Howse,    Esq.,  3,    Abchurch-yard 
Cannon-streot,  E.G. 
Ooneultinp  Actuary  :  Ralph  P.  Hardy,  Esq, 
BUSINESS  FOR  YEAR  1885 

No.  of  Policies  issued  £2,S-2i. 

Amount  Assured       640,187 

New  Annual  Premiums      23.319  17b  .Id. 

Added  to  capital  durin?  ISs's       ".*.*.        '.'.'.        '.'.'.     2\2'.(3O0 
Accumulated  Capital,  31et  December,  1885      ...  5,817,000 

Beceiptsand  Expenditure  in  the  Temperance  and  General  Sec- 
tions kept  distinct.  The  profits  in  the  Temperance  Sectiona  have 
been  about  20  per  cent,  more  than  in  the  General. 

Entire  Profits  and  also  the  Accunlulated  Fund  belong  to  the 
Assured. 

For  prospectnsea,  &c.,  apply  to  THOMAS  CASH,  Secretary. 

tSFA  few  active  Temperance  men  wanted  as  Agents. 

Mr.  J.  W.  Willis,  Bristol  District  Agent  for  the  above.  Tempi 


GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 


EPPS'S 

(BREAKFAST) 

COCOA. 

made    with    BOILING   WATER 
OR   MILE. 


GENT'S  18-C.   ROLLED  GOLDSOUD 

„...>„iDouBLE  ALBERTS. r::^'!;:: 

fill-  the  next  few  week,  an 

Albert  of  most  marvcUons  valne,  at  tlie  merely  nominal  price  of 
23.,  80  as  to  induce  further  custom.  l"hey  are  finished  equal  to 
a  chain  costing  £7.  This  chance  ahonld  not  he  missed.  As  we 
have  only  a  limited  niunber  we  can  sell  at  this  absurdly  low  price, 
we  can  supply  no  person  with  more  than  one.  P.O.O.'s  to  be 
made  payaqle  to  Ward  &  Co.  Orders  by  post  receive  immediate 
attention. -Slessrs.  0.  Waed&  Co..33I,01d  Kent-rd., London, S.E. 


THE  CHURCH  OF  ENGLAND   TEMPERANCE  AND  GENERAL  PERMANENT 
BENEFIT    BUILDING    SOCIETY. 

Head  OfUces :  2,  70K£NH0US£  BUILDINGS,  LOTHBURY,  LONDON,  EX.  (opposite  the  Bank  of  England). 

Scale  of  Monthly  Repayments  for  a  Donn  of  £100  :-5  years,  £\   18s.  8d. ;   10  years, 

£1  2s.  4d. ;  15  years,  17b.  2d. ;   20  years,  14s.  9d. 

SHARES,   £25   EACH,    PAID    BY   MONTHLY  INSTALMENTS   OF  5b.    BACH. 

Aeencies  at  Barnet  (New),  BLickheath,  Brondesbury,  Dalston,  Gosport,  HighRate,  Hoxton,  Kidbrook,  Kilburn 

Mildmay  Park,  Southampt''-   ..".i  .'5irn,„i  ar««r, 


,  and  Stroud  Green. 


S3    MOUTH    OF      MUSIC    FOKfl. 

:  for  list  and  full  partioilars,  to  G.  H.  ORAHAM,  MAIDSTONE. 


rVRRV    ROOD   TEJ1PL4R    EVEHY   .SUPBBINTENDENT,  EVERY  EARNEST  AB.STAINEK    SHOULD  BEAD 

^^^Sold^ff  ^se°rr2ne-?lS?S,^rtl".t  trJT^^e-^ar  tor  2..  M.,  by  G.  H.  GRAHAM,  MAXbSTONB. 
i;  VoltuiM  already  jmbliihtd,jra  for  Is.  (,d.,  Clolh  2».  (Jd.  each.    Nmrla  all  mid.     Order  at  once. 


DO    r>OT    LET    YOUr<    CrtILD    DIE  I 
Fenniug.'  Children's  Povfders  Prevent  Convulsions, 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BKONCHITIS. 


^       .enn.^  .„,,arens  .owuer»  .r_^^^^^^  PFENNINGS'  LU  N  C  HEALERS, 

S                                  ARE  COOLING  AM)  t.O0lHI>G.  C-                                                                                              ' 

a                   ...»>..        ....ill  r>>>r-.i<<\         nniifni-nn  W              THE  BEST  EEllEDY  TO  CDKEALL 

gFENNINGS'    CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ^coughs,  colds,  asthmas.  &c- 

H               For  Children  Cutttag  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulsions.  H       ^  _|j  .^^  ^^^^^^  ^^  ^^   _j  I    ^  ,|  ^^    ^^^     ^^.^^  jj^.^^ 

P    mo  nut  coutain  Calomel,  Opium.  M»rphia,  or  anyllung  injurious  to  13    tions.      Sent  jiost    Irei'for  "!,  >ta:ups!      Direut  tt 

V*   *                                               a  tender  babe.)  4   Alfiied  t'ENNISQS,  West  cones,  LW. 

S,    Sold  in  stamped  Eoies,  at  Is.  Ijd.  and  2s.  9d.  (sreat  saying)  >"*  full  g      .^^^  j^          ^1^^  ^        ^  g^  (35  stamps,  post  tree) 

C    dir-tioni.     Sent   post   free   for   15   stamps.     Direct   to   ALFEED  m  ^om^i,,  three  times  the  quantity  of  the  smaU  boxes. 

I    vaSeS^J^iflS-iiS^-f^ee^l^^^-'S  ^  S^^  ='-    ^^^  ^^ 

your  Chemist  lor  a  IKEK  copy.  West  Cowls,  l.w. 

PENNINOS'  EVERY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  Bent  post  free  on  application  by  letter  or 

post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fennings,  West  Oowes,  LW. 


AGEIVTS  WAXTED 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  In  our  land,  to 
pusli  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Makes,  when  mixed  with  Sugar  and  Water  as  directed, 
the  anest  and  moat  dellclooa  drink  for  the  festive  season. 

Tlie  proprietor  will  be  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  lo  take  an  Agency  for  Ging.-r 
Cordial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  free.  Nine  Stamps,  from 

R.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  L  D.,  &c.,  «Sic , 

Manufacturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Middleton  in-Teesdale,  Oo.  Durham. 

Bro.  Ralne  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Ketall  Tea  Dealer.  He 
will  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  2s  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Ralne  seUe  this  Tea  only  In  Bib.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  lOs.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  It ;  do  not  buy  If  yott  do  not  like  it. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LtWIO  0  ask  yon  to  Bead  them  3b. 

either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  you 
will  receive  ONE  POUND  of  Bplendid 
TEA.  This  maKnificent  Tea  is  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  i8  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persons  who  cali  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yoct 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  28.  a  pound, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carria^i 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewis's 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  eviry 
household  in  the  United  Kingdom. 
When  you  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra- 
ordinary tea,  you  will  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends* 
Send  the  28.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  Lewis 
and  Co.,  lUnelagh  Street,  Liverpooli 
(Pletue  mention  this  paper.) 


cxTzes  OF  r>E:.A.F]Nrsss. 

N0ISE3  IN  THE  EARS.  RKV.  E.  J.  SILVSKTOW  Invit^ 
sutierers  to  scud  for  his  work,  a  book  showing  the  natuiii 
of  the  disease  and  the  means  of  cure,  Polt-free  6d.,  wiMi  lett^ 
of  advice  if  case  be  stated.  Imperial-bolldtngt,  Laoeate-clrcvi 
LoDdon.     Free  consultations  daily 


G 


ODD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE  \ 

ORPHANAGE,  MabiON  Park,  Sukbdrt-on.thamks.— For 
Orphan  Children  of  Total  Abstainers-  Contrlbntiont  | 


road,  Camborwell,  S.E. 


Scottish'  Temperance  Assurance  Company,  Limite 

(LIFE    &  AOOIDENT.) 

XZMEPOZIT.A.BJT   SWOOTICE:  TO  ,A.]BST.A.ZMrERS. 

An  abatement  of  10  per  cent  on  the  premiums  on  all  ordinary  whole  Life  PoUoies  is  granted  firom  the  commencemeiv:.  \a  the 

Assurance. 
The  cost  of  a  JEl.OOO  (with  profits)  Policy  elsewhere  would,  in  most  cases,  secure  an  immediate  Assurance  of  flrom  £1,200 

to  £1,400  in  this  Company,  with  right  to  further  profits. 

Applications  for  Agencies  to  be  made  to  the  London  Manager,  Georoe  P.  Ivet,  F.S.S.,  P.G.W.T.,  30,  Fiosbnry  Pavement,  E.O.  ;or  A.  Ahdrkw, 

Atlas  Chambers,  Leicester ;  or  J.  E.  Poulter,  287,  Stratford-road,  Birmingham. 


Pcinted  br  the  NatioDal  Frees  Agency,  Limited,  13,  Whitefriare-atreet,  Fleet-street,  E.O.,  and  tmblisbed  bg  John  Kempeter  &  Co.,  8,  Bolt  ooart,  Flw|.>tt«et,  Iiondon,'  B,0.- 

Monday,  May  24, 1886, 


^1^°T*E°<dOOO^T^)G°M=F)^°A^R°S'c5^^ 


ir#Mi 


TH€  OrmiAh  ORGAR  OFTHS  GUTld  10066  OF  €RGMJRD. 


prohibition  of  the  manufacture,  importation,  and  sale 
of  intoxicating  liquors. 

Principle  s.— Total        Policy.  —Broad,  allowing  Lodges  to  act  according 
ahstinence,    by    life  -  long    *°  locahty,  time,  and  circumstances. 


pledge.1,  and  the  absolute  |     Basis.— Non-beneficiarj-,   the  object  being  to  do    eligible  for  office. 


good,  rather  than  receive  lienelit. 

Tekms  of  JIembersiiip.— a  small  Entrance  Fee 
and  Quarterly  Subscription. 

Eligibility. — Both  sexes  are  admitted  and  are 


Vol.  XIII.  No.  645.     PrS%!i°']    MONDAY,  MAY  31,  1886.     U',.%1,„2    One  Penny. 


THE  GOOD  TEMPLAR  ORDER. 

[From  Hazell's  Annual  CYcLorfEDU,  1880.] 
The  Independent  Order  of  Good  Templars  is  a 
Tomperance  fraternity  which  originated  in  New 
York  in  1851.  Inl8G8  it  was  extended  to  Eng- 
land by  .loseph  Malins,  who,  by  1870,  had  insti- 
tuted the  Grand  Lodge  of  England,  from  which 
the  Order  has  spread  round  the  world.  It  ad- 
ministers a  pledge  of  lifelong  abstinence  from 
intoxicating  beverages,  and  advocates  the  legal 
suppression  of  their  common  sale.  It  seeks  to  pro- 
tect the  abstinent  and  reclaim  the  inebriate.  It 
admits  both  sexes  to  equal  privileges  and  oflice. 
Only  a  small  fee  of  Bi.xpence  or  one  shilling  per 
cjuartor  is  exacted,  as  it  is  non-beneficiary  in  basis  ; 
but  an  nuxiliary  provident  fund  is  allow- 
able. It  enrols  by  a  brief  service,  of  a  somewhat 
religious  character,  including  scripture  reading, 
counsel,  singing,  and  prayer ;  and  all  meetings  are 
oponed  and  closed  with  prayer  and  praise.  It 
cojisisls  of  (1)  local  "  Subordinate"  Lodges,  meet- 
ing weekly  ;  (2)  county  "District  "  Lodges,  meet- 
ing quarterly  ;  (.'i)  i;ation,-vl  "  Grand "  Lodges, 
meeting  annually  :  ana  an  international  "  Ri.dit 
Worthy  Grand  Lod 

Wortiiy  Grand  Ijodge  met  in  Kentucky,  th 
British  Grand  Lodi^essevercd  from  the  Americans 
owing  to  negro  exclusion  in  the  e.xslave  states,  and 
there  have  since  been  two  Orders,  one  mainly 
American,  and  the  other  mainly  british.  The  latter 
at  once  re-organised  their  supreme  court  as 
the  "  Kight  Worthy  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
World."  which  has  since  held  sessions  in  Eng- 
land, Scotland,  Ireland,  Wales,  United  States 
Canada  and  Sweden.  Its  last  session  (1885) 
assembled  in  the  Parliament  House  at  Stockholm 
where  it  reported  nearly  300,000  members,  an  in- 
crease of  20,000  since  the  preceding  session.  The 
other  Right  Worthy  Grand  Lodge,  which  alwavs 
meets  in  America,  claims  a  still  larger  membership, 
but  its  adult  adherents  in  the  U^nited  Kingdom  are 
under  10,000,  mostly  in  Ireland  ;  while  the  Right 
Worthy  Grand  Lodge  of  the  World  has  127,000 
adherents  in  the  United  Kingdom,  of  whom 
80,000  are  under  its  Grand  Lodge  of  England, 
whose  permanent  offices  are  in  Edmund-street, 
Congreve-strect,  Birmingham.  The  English  organ 
is  Thb  Goon  Templars'  Watchworo,  Id.  weekly  ; 
and  several  local  montldies  are  issued,  besides 
much  literary  matter  from  the  Grand  Lodge 
printing  presses.  The  Grand  Lodse  has  over 
l.COO  Lodges,  of  which  50  are  in  the  army  and 
navy  The  Grand  Lodge  meeting  in  Manchester 
Town  Hall,  Easter,  1885,  was  attended  by  1,450 
representatives  and  officers;  and  220  Temperance 
sermons  were  preached  on  that  Easter  Sunday  in 
Mancliester  and  the  neighbourhood.  Although 
ordinary  Lodg.' meetings  are  confined  to  members, 
yet  thousands  of  public  meetings  are  held  annually ; 
while  tlic  rules,  &c.,  of  the  Order  are  quite  public. 
Most  Lodges  publish  programmes,  shewing 
that  by  addresses,  debates,  essays,  music" 
recitals,  and  parties,  the  members  mutually 
and  entertain  each  other — their 
festival  being  an  intermittent  Crystal 
Fal.voo  f;te.  when  some  40,000  or  50,003  persons 
attend.  Thoe  is  also  .attached  a  .luvenile  Order, 
enjoining  abstinence  from  strong  drink,  tobacco, 
gambling,  and  profan  ty,    and 


have  founded  a  Temperance  Orphanage  at  Sunbury, 
at  a  cost  of  about  £10,000.  The  Grand  Lodge 
of  Scotland  has  030  adult  and  200  junior 
branches  ;  its  olfice  is  72,  Great  Clyde-street, 
Glasgow,  and  its  monthly  organ  is  tlie  T/k'  Good 
Templar.  Ireland  and  Wales  have  200  adult  and 
junior  branches,  and  publish  English  and  Welsh 
organs.  The  Order  issues  25  newspapers  the  world 
round,  and  the  officers  of  the  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  World,  installed  at  Stockholm,  are 
residents  of  England,  Ireland,  Scotland,  Wales, 
Channel  Islands,  Norway,  Sweden,  Denmark, 
Belgium,  United  States,  Canada,  and  Now  Zea- 
land. 


THE    TEETOTALERS    OF    THE    BIBLE. 

First  Prize  Paper  in  the  "Juvenile  Templ.ir." 

[By  Annie  SANoroRn,  aged   131  years.] 

It   must  be  very  interesting  to  all   teetotalers  to 

know  that  not  only  are  there  abstainers  mentioned 

in  the  Bible,  but  that  they  are  always   spoken  of  as 

being  the  better  for  it.     The  first  mentioned  as   an 

abstainer  from  his  birth  is  Samson,  and  he  was,   as 

we  all  know,  the  strongest  man  that  ever  lived  ;  but 

In  1870   when  tho  RlSLtt!'''''"""''  ''"  '™^  '"  ''roiig,  he  never  drank  anything 

„"/:.'.'  "')!!'..'?.''.  ^'?,'"  kbut  water.     Those   people  who  say  that  they  drink 

to  revive  their  spirits,  sliould  take  their  Bibles,  and 

Bee   wiiat  Samson  drank   when   he  was   faint   with 

thirst,  after  killing  a  thousand  Philistines   with   a 

jaw-bone  of  an  ass. 

In  Jerniiah  we  read  of  the  Rechabites,  who  were 
obedient  to  Jonadab  their  father,  and  drank  no 
wine,  though  they  were  tempted  by  Jeremiah  the 
prophetinthe  House  of  theLord  ;  and  there  are  still 
thegreat  numbers  of  their  decendants,  who  live  just 
the  same  as  their  forefathers  did  so  many  years 
ago,  and  tliey  are  still  faithful  to  their  promise 
never  to  drink  wine. 

One  of  the  most  important  laws  for  the  priests 
was  that  they  should  not  drink  any  wine  or  strong 
drink  when  they  went  into  the  tabernacle,  lest  they 
should  die. 

The  Nazarites  were  a  sect  of  people  who  separated 
themselves  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed  a  vow  that 
they  would  eat  or  drink  nothing  which  was  made 
from  the  vine  tree. 

All  through  the  40  years  that  the  Israelites 
wandered  in  the  wilderness  they  had  nothing  but 
w.ater  to  drink,  thus  shewing  that  whole  nation's  can 
very  well  do  without  strong  drink. 

The  last  teetotalers  that  we  read  of  in  the  Old 
Testament  are  Daniel  and  his  three  friends,  who 
would  not  drink  the  king's  wine,  but  drank  water 
instead,  and  they  were  found  to  be  fairer  and 
healthier  than  those  who  drank  wine. 

There  are  not  many  abstainers  mentioned  in  the 
New  Testament,  but  we  know  that  John  the  Bap- 
tist was  one,  and  of  him  Christ  said,  "  There  hath 
not  risen  a  greater. " 

There  are  many  who  say  that  Christ  also  was  an 
abstainer,  and  it  is  very  likelv  He  was  :  for  He 
would  not  drink  when  they'  offered  Him  wine 
mingled  with  myrrh,  before  He  was  crucified  ;  and 
also  He  never  spoke  of  wine  by  tliat  name,  but 
always  called  it  the  "  fruit  of  the  vine." 

It  is  very  probable  that  Timothy  was  an  abstainer, 

for  Paul  when  writing  to  him,  said.    "  Bo  no  longer 

ter,   but  use  a  little  wine,  for  thy 

~nd  from  these  words  we  see  that 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE. 


drinke 
hich   has  50,000   stomach's  sake," 


English  members,  in  700  branches.     The  members    Timothy  was  an  abstainer  before. 


ELEVENTH  ANNUAL  MEETING. 
Despite  the  great  storm  of  wind  and  rain  which 
startled  the  Metropolis  early  on  Saturday  morn- 
ing. May  22,  and  the  very  unsettled  state  of  the 
weather  thereafter  during  the  day,  some  80  sub- 
scribers and  friends  attended  the  annual  meeting 
of  the  Orphanage,  held  at  the  Institution,  Sun- 
bury.  Tlie  attendance  was  the  largest  perhaps 
ever  recorded  at  previous  annual  meetings,  and 
w.as  in  a  measure  brought  about  by  the  District 
Juvenile  Council  of  Middlesex,  whose  secretary, 
Bro.  J.  B.  Scott,  arranged  an  excursion,  and  ob-, 
tained  the  concession  of  a  reduced  faro  for  all  those 
journeying  by  the  2.35  p.m.  train  from  Waterloo. 
Accordingly,  some  30  members  of  the  Order  took 
advantage  of  this  privilege  to  visit  the  home  of 
our  little  orphans; 

ong  those  present  were: — Bro.  E.  Wood, 
P.G.W.T.  (chairman  of  the  Board)  ;  Bro.  S.  R. 
Rolfe,  Past  P.G.S..LT.  (hon.  sec);  Bro.  Captain 
W.  H.  Phipps,  R.N.,  P.D.C.T.  ;  Bro.  Lieutenant- 
Colonel  Young,  Bro.  F.  W.  Dimbleby,  Past 
P.D.C.T.;  Bro.  .T.H.  Retallack-Moloney,  W.D.S.  ; 
Sister  Mis.  Browne,  Bro.  Froome  Talfourd,  mem- 
bers of  the  Board  of  Management  ;  Sister  Rolfe, 
Sister  Dimbleby,  Bro.  Insull,  and  Mrs.  and 
Miss  Insull  ;  Bro.  Lieutenant  W.  J.  Phillips, 
R.A.  ;  Bro.  Wawrinsky,  G.W.Co.,  Sweden; 
Bro.  J.  B.  Scott,  Bro.  11.  Hyde,  D.E.S., 
and  Mrs.  and  Jliss  Hyde  ;  Sister  Mrs.  Weeks, 
Sister  Mrs.  Haarnack,  Bro.  E.  A.  Gibson, 
T.  C.  Macrow,  Bro.  R.  W.  Bowers, 
H.  Browne,  and  Miss  Browne,  Bro.  F.  W. 
Thorne,  Bro.  John  Mann,  and  Mrs.  Mann, 
ud  others,  makingvery  "good  company"  indeed. 
The  time  which  elapsed  between  the  arrival  at 
the  Orphanage  and  the  serving  of  tea,  was  spent  by 
a  few  at  croquet  on  the  lawn,  and  by  the  majority 
in  a  tour  of  inspection  of  the  premises,  kitchen 
garden,  poultry  yard,  &c.,  the  excellent  condition 
everything  was  found  in  calling  forth  many  expres- 
sions of  approval. 

Tea  was  partaken  of  at  five  o'clock,  and  at  0  p.m. 
the  subscri  bors'meeting  was  held  in  the  school-room , 
which  was  crowded.  During  the  proceedings  a 
telegram  of  greeting  was  received  from  the  West 
Kent  D.L.  in  session  at  Sidcup,  and  replied  to. 
Bro.  Wood  having  been  voted  to  the  chair, 

Bro.  Rolfe  (hon.  sec.)  read  the  annual  report 
of  the  Board  of  Management,  which  was  aa 
follows : — 

It  is  with  pleasure  that  the  Board  of  Manage- 
ment again  meets  the  subscribers  to  present  to 
them  its  annual  report  upon  the  position  of  the 
Orplianage,  together  with  the  balance-sheet  and 
statement  of  accounts.  There  are  now  in  the  home 
.54  children— 32  boys  and  22  girls— 13  of  whom 
have  been  admitted  during  the  past  year,  15 
children  having  left  during  the  .lame  period.  No 
serious  cases  of  illness  have  occurred  among  them, 
and  the  freedom  from  sickness  is  not  only  a  cause 
for  thankfulness,  but  affords  unmistakable  evi- 
dence of  the  care  exercised  in  the  management  of 
the  children's  health.  The  national  character  of 
the  institution  is  indicated  by  the  widely  extended 
area  from  which  the  children  have  been 
received.  The  number  of  counties  represented 
by  them  has  been  fuither  increased  by  the 
addition  of  Essex  and  .Sussex  to  the  list,  while 
one  boy  has  recently  been  received  from  Antwerp 


338 


THE     GOOD     TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD: 


May  31, 


upon  the  nomination  of  the  Good  Templar  Lodge 
meeting  in  that  city.  It  is  a  matter  for  regret  that 
the  6nancial  position  of  the  Orphanage  ia  not  so 
satisfactory  as  could  be  wished,  and  the  Board  ask 
for  this  the  serious  consideration  of  all  its  friends 
and  subscribers.  It  is  necessary  that  efforts  should 
be  made  to  increase  its  income  and  so  enable  the 
homo  to  be  maintained  with  its  full  number  of 
inmates  and  allow  the  board  to  consider  the  many 
necessitous  cases  among  the  applicants  for  adm.is- 
sion.  Tlie  accompanying  balance-sheet  will  shew 
that  the  receipts  of  the  year  have  again  fallen 
far  short  of  the  expenditure,  and  in  consequence 
the  Board  feci  it  necessary  to  defer  the  till- 
ing of  any  vacancies  that  niay  arise  until 
their  resources  are  strengthened  or  the  number  of 
children  considerably  reduced.  The  income  of  the 
year,  apart  from  the  building  fund,  has  been 
£988  53.,  of  which  the  collections  from  English 
Lodges  and  Juvenile  Temples  amount  to  £623 
ISs.  Ijd,,  a  falling  off  from  the  previous  year,  when 
the  receipts  from  the  same  sources  were  £075 
5s.  Gjd,  Tho  total  receipts  for  the  general  fund 
are  £65  below  those  shewn  in  last  report.  This 
decrease  may  be  partially  accounted  for  by  an 
alteration  in  tho  method  of  book-keeping,  in  con- 
sequence of  which  various  amounts  which  would, 
under  the  former  aiTangement,  have  appeared  in 
this  year's  receipts  will  now  be  included  in  next 
year's  accounts.  All  expenditure  is  now  charged  to 
the  general  fund  (including  interest  on  mortgage 
and  bank  charges  amounting  to  £143  10s.  4d.,with 
other  items,  hitherto  placed  to  the  building  fund). 
This  arrangement  will  indicate  clearly  the  financial 
condition  of  the  institution,  but  its  result  is  to 
swell  the  expenditure  of  the  year,  as  shewn  in 
the  general  account.  The  debt  upon  the  build- 
ing is,  however,  reduced  to  the  full  amount  of 
sums  specially  given  to  the  building  fund,  to  which 
no  outlay  will  in  future  be  charged.  The  expendi- 
ture of  the  year  is  shewn  to  be  £1,209  Is.  2d,,  being 
£128  5s.  Gd.  in  excess  of  the  gross  receipts  for  both 
general  and  building  funds,  and  exceeding  by 
£230  the  amounts  placed  to  tho  credit  of  the 
general  fund  only.  This  is  the  third  year  in  which 
the  expenditure  has  exceeded  the  the  income  in  the 
general  fund,  as  will  be  seen  by  the  summary  now 
given,  and  our  reserve  fund  has  in  consequence 
almost  disappeared  :— Receipts,  year  ending  Slst 
January  31,  1884,  £1,086  33.  lOd.  ;  expenditure, 
£1,125  lOs.  2(1,  ;  receipts,  year  ending  January  31 
1885,  £1,053  lis.  6d. ;  expenditure,  £1,141  Os.  lOd. ; 
year  ending  January  31,  1886,  £988  5s.  lOd..  1,269 
Is.  2d.,  or,  including  Building  Fund  contributions, 
£1,140  15s.  8d. 

As  in  last  year's  report,  so  now  the  contributions 
from  Good  Templar  Lodges  have  been  grouped  to 
correspond  with  the  areas  occupied  by  the  various 
District  Lodges,  and  the  list  of  subscriptions  will 
shew  the  amount  received  from  each.  The  Districts 
contributing  the  largest  amounts  are — Mid  Kent, 
£55  17s.  Id.;  East  Kent,  £52  18s.  Id.  ;  Middlesex, 
£48  58.  3d.;  E  and  M.  Surrey,  £46  Is.  7H-;  West 
Gloucester,  £39  Us.  2d. ;  and  West  Kent, 
£28  17a,  O^d. 

The  receipts  on  account  of  the  building  fund  have 
been  £152  lOs.  8d.,  of  which  £132  Os  8d.  was  the 
proceeds  of  the  bazaar  held  at  the  Orphanage  during 
the  summer,  and  £10  voted  by  the  Crystal  Palace 
Fete  (1884)  Committee,  supplementing  the  sum  of 
£50  voted  by  that  body  tho  previous  year.  The 
debt  upon  the  building  is  now  £3,329  lis.  7d. 
instead  of  £3,482  28.  3d.,  as  shewn  in  last  report. 

In  addition  to  the  bazaar  held  at  the  Orphanage, 
another  was  organised  by  True  Unity  of  Tonbridge 
Lodge  (842),  which  resulted  in  £35  6s.  being  added 
to  our  funds.  The  members  of  the  Order  in  West 
Gloucester  District  have  also  remitted  £25  os.  as 
the  result  of  their  efforts  in  the  same  direction. 
The  institution  would  receive  material  aid  if  our 
members  inotherparts  would  do  their  best  toobt: 
funds  in  similar  manner.  The  income  has  again 
been  augmented  by  a  grant  from  the  Education 
Department  following  the  usual  examination  by 
Her  Majesty's  Inspector.     Tiie  board   have  again 


During  the  whole  year  the  services  of  tho  medical 
officer  had  only  been  required  once,  for  one  child. 
This  proved  not  only  the  advantages  of  total  abati- 
nonca,  but  thatthechildren  were  properly  cared  for — 
their  principles  of  wholesome  diet  and  cleanliness — 
and  he  believed  in  the  use  of  plenty  of  water  outside 
as  well  as  in — contributing  largely  to  their  g<jod 
tate  of  health.  On  the  question  of  finance,  iBro. 
Wood  urged  upon  all  present  to  obtain  for  the  in- 
stitution a  larger  and  more  sympathetic  recognitioii 
by  tho  general  Temperance  community.  lie  re- 
marked that  it  could  not  bo  too  widely  known  that 
the  institution  was  not  solely  for  the  children  of 
Good  Templars,  but  was  open  to  all  sections  of  tlie 
Temperance  movement,  as  their  rules  would  shew. 
He  noted  with  interest  that  the  districts  con- 
tributing the  largest  sums  to  the  funds 
vera  those  nearest  to  the  institution,  thus 
hewing  that  those  having  the  opportunity 
if  frequently  visiting  the  place  were  satisfied 
pith  the  management,  and  increased  contribu- 
tions was  the  result.  He  wished  that  some- 
thing could  be  done  to  establish  a  system  of 
honorary  lady  collectors  in  all  parts  of  the  country. 
~  5    sure     great    go:>d    would    follow   ;    and 

ladies  were  asked  to  correspond  with  the 
hon.  sec.  with  a  view  of  carrying  this  idea  into 
Another  gratifying  circumstance  was  tho  re- 
port of  Her  Majesty's  Inspector  of  Schools,  whose 
dorsement  of  the  examination  papers,  though 
brief,  spoke  volumes.  He  wrote,  '*  The  achoul 
continues  to  be  pleasantly  and  satisfactorily  con- 
ducted." (Applause.)  He  (Bro.  Wood),  however, 
regretted  that  they  were  about  to  lose  their  able 
governess,  Miss  Palmer,  who  is  shortly  leaving 
with  her  mother  for  India,  a-ad  he  wished  her  in  tho 
name  of  the  meeting  a  pleasant  voyage,  and  sreat 
prosperity. 

Buo.  Capt.  Phipp.=;,  in  seconding  the  resolution, 
complained  of  the  many  drains  upon  the  resnurces 
of  the  members  of  the  Order,  diverting,  he  said, 
sums  that  should  flow  into  the  coffers  of  the  institu- 
tion which  he  thought  did  not  obtain  the  considera- 
tion it  certainly  deserved  to  do. 

Bko.  Lieut.  Wawrixsky,  G.W.Co.  (Sweden), 
who  was  heartily  received,  spoke  in  support  of  the 
motion,  as  did  also  Bro.  Mann,  and  it  was 
adopted.  The  following  rL^solutions  were  also 
agreed  to  : — 

Moved  by  Bro.  Dimbleby,  seconded  by  Bro. 
Moloney — "That  the  retiring  members  of  the 
board,  Messrs,  Wood,  Talfourd,  Kempster,  mid 
Bowen  be  re-elected." 

Moved  by  Bro.  Mann,  seconded  by  Bro.  Bowers 
—  **  That  Messrs.  Robinson  and  Churchman  be  re- 
elected auditors  for  the  coming  year." 

Moved  by  Bro.  Macrow,  seconded  by  Mr.  Lam- 
bert— "That  the  hearty  thanks  of  the  subscribers 
be  presented  to  the  oflicers  and  other  members  of 
the  Board  of  Management  for  their  valuable  ser- 
vices duringthe  year." 

Moved  by  Bro.  iNsriL,  seconded  by  Bro.  Wool- 
LACOTT — "That  the  hearty  thanks  of  the  subscribers 
presented  to  the  auditors,  Messrs.   Churchman 
and  Robinson." 

Moved  by  Mrs.  Browne,  seconded  by  Bro. 
Talfourd — "That  the  hearty  thanks  of  the  sub- 
scribers be  presented  to  the  matron  and  other 
members  of  the  stafi"." 

f?ister  CuiTNiNGTON  having  replied  to  the  last 
resolution  in  a  nice  little  speech,  the  proceedings 
terminated. 


DISTRICT  LODGES. 

It  is  most  importaot  that  the  repor'.e  appearing  in  the 
official  0  gan  should  be  accurate  and  impartial.  As  we  must 
rely  upou  volimt.iry  aid  in  furmshing  these  reports,  we  trust  the 
eeeretaries  who,  u£  course,  are  always  iu  possession  of  accur-ite 
and  full  information,  will  forward  us  reports  as  early  as  possiblo 
after  the  raeetinRS  l 


Alcohol  in  Workhotjse.s. — A  Model  Bill, 
The  return,  laid  before  the  Chesterfield  Board  of 
Guardians,  on  May  15,  as  to  the  consumption  of 
intoxicants  in  tlie  Chesterfield  Workhouse  during 
the  year  1886  is  as  satisfactory  as  the  most  ardent 
teetotaler  could  desire.  The  total  cost  of  the  wine, 
spirits  and  beer  consumed  in  the  whole  12  months 
was  only  £4  103.  6Jd.  and  as  the  average  number 
of  persons  in  the  house  during  that  period 
.■^45,  it  follows  that  the  cost  was  only  a  trifle 
for    each 


over    threepence    per    annum    for    each    inmate. 

great  pleasure  in  bearing  testimony  to  the  efficient    Evidently   tho    "drink"  has  only  been  used  for 

'^'       '"'"^  iical   purposes,'"  and  then  only  in  homreopa 


'illing  services  of  the  members  of  the  staff.  ' 
The  members  of  the  board  who  now  retire,  but  are 
eligible  for  re-election,  are  Measrs.  Wood,  Tal- 
fourd, Kempster,  and  Bowen. 

The  Chairman,  in  moving  that  the  report  and 
balance  be  adopted,  printed,  and  circulated  among 
the  subscribers,  observed  that  he  was  pleased  to  see 
so  large  a  gathering,  and  hoped  it  indicated  a 
growing  interest  in  the  welfare  of  the  institution,  in 
spite  of  the  failing  off  in  the  income  last  year. 
A  most  gratifying  statement  in  the  report  was  the 
reference  to  the  continued  good  health  of  the 
children,  for  which  they  must  all  be  truly  thankful. 


idcd ;  and  that  where  the  secretaries 
unable  to  do  this  District  and  other  Lodges  will  request  some 
brotht^r  accnstomod  to  auch  work  to  undertake  the  duty.  Reports 
should  bo  as  brief  as  possible,  cousietent  with  efficiency. 

East  Gloucester.— Bath  Bridge  Schoolroom,  Tet- 
bury,  May  20.  The  D.L.  was  openeiin  du>?forraby 
Bro.  C.  LoDg,  D.O.T.,  at  12.30  p.m.  The  Third 
Degree  was  conferred  on  four  candidates,  after  which 
au  adjournmenb  wes  made  for  luncheon  ;  reassem- 
bled at  2.1."),  all  the  officers  being  present  except  the 
W.D.M.  The  minutes  of  the  annual  session  were  read 
and  confirmed.  The  reports  of  officers  shewed  that 
the  Order  way  getting  up  to  its  old  standard  again, 
thpre  being  an  increase  of  SS  in  the  Sub-Lodges,  and 
108  in  the  Juvenile  Temples.  The  W.D.T,  reported 
£7  17s.  lid.  in  hand.  Several  resolutions  for  tho  gool 
of  the  Juvenile  Order  were  adopt  d,  as  also  were  the 
reports  of  the  Executive  and  True  Timplai-  ag^eiit.  A 
finance  comipi'-'tee  was  appointed  to  report  at  next 
session.  The  report  of  theG.L,  representat  ve:4  wassnb- 
mitted  by  Bro.  RtJV.E,  Turlaud.aud  unnnim  )uslyad'ij- 
ted, Several  reports  wt-ragive^  by  the  vjflitinj.deputies. 
The  next  place  of  meeting  wa5  referred  to  the  Execu- 
tive with  poA'cr:).  llegret  vvas  expressed  that  a  paper 
by  Bro.  llopkinw,  W.D.Co.  coclduotbe  read  for  want 
of  time,  and  tie  Lidge*  were  urged  to  invite  Bro. 
llopkiua  to  read  ic  at  their  sessious.  A  vote  of  th>inks 
was  accorded  to  the  Tetbury  members  for  thi-ir  ar- 
rangements during  the  day,  and  th;  D.L.  closed  at 
5.30,  having  been  well  attended,  the  attendance  iu- 
cloding  Bro.  William  Bingham.  U.K.  A.,  and  several 
Wiltshire  members.  A  public  tea  was  afterwards 
held,  followed  by  a  public  meetiog.  the  (Speakers  being- 
Bros.  Bingham.  C.  Lmg,D.U,T.,  R -dshaw,  W.D.Oh., 
Hopkins*,  W.D.Co.,  &e. 

Dorset.— "  Piddletrenthide."      May  17.       Bro.  G. 
Coleman,  D.C.T.,  presided  at  the  opi;ni;ig,  and   there 
was  a  good  uttenJance  of  reoresonlativd   and  officers, 
Bro  H.J.  Osborn,   P.W.D.Oo.,  We^t  Gloucester,  was 
introduced  with  hoaours,  and  prf»:ded  daring  the  re- 
mainder of  the  session.       The  D.C.T.,   in   his  report, 
spoke  of  the  work  of  the  Order  in  the  District  during 
the  pa^t  quarter,  also  alluded  to  the  question  affecting' 
D.Lodge    and   Sub-Lodge,     passed     at    the   G.Lodge 
Session.       Bro.      E.      Yates,       D.S  J.T.,      wa3     able 
to    r*.'p>)rt    an     increase    in    the    Juvenile    Branch, 
also     that     a      Temple      had       besn      started      at 
Gillingham,  with  every  prospect  of  success;  he   was 
plea=ed  to  ask  the  D.L.  for  the  sum   of    lO--.   Od.,  the 
instituting-  fee,  as  this  was  the  first    Temple    opened 
after  the  offer  of  the  D.L.  to  provide  funds  to  any  sub- 
Lodg-e  dt  siring  to  start  a  Temple.     Bro.  J.  T.   Baker, 
D.E.S.,  reporced   work  done,  but  re; retted  tha^.  none 
of  the  three  members    in  the    county    promising  to 
vote  for  Sunday  Closing  were^in  their  places  to  support 
Conybeaie'd  Bill  was  heartily  recom- 
mended to  the  earnest  consideration  of  themembership. 
!ro.  R.  A.  Bolt,  W.D.Sec,  reported    an    inure-ise    in 
lumbers,  there  being  now  Oil  members  in  13  Lodges. 
5ro.  D.  Powell,  W.D.Tr.,  reported  a  bilance  in  favour 
i  D.L.  of  about  £6.     The  report  of  the  proceedings  at 
G.Lodge    was  given    by  Bro.  W.  C.  Holmwood,  in  a 
very  interesting  manner,  who  (with  Bro.  Coleman) 
was  thanked  for  attendance  thereat.     The  question  as 
to  only  allowing    Representatives    voting  power    in 
D.L.  was    postponed  till  next  session.       A  letter  was 
read  from  the  G.W.C.T.,    as  to  the  desirability  of  en- 
gaging a  missionary  to  work  in  the    Distric:.,  especi- 
ally in  the  towns  where    the    Order    was   not   repre- 
sented :  a    long    discussion    ensued,    but    owing    to 
the  want  uf  sufficient  funds,  thi  D.Lodge  could  not 
at  present  see  their  way  clear  to  adopt  the  suggestion 
of  the  G.W.C.T.    A  recommendation  for  making  the 
Third  Degree  the    D.L.    Degree  was,  after  disoassion, 
tabled,  the  conferring  of  that  degree  being  left  in  the 
hands  of  the  V.D.'s,  onder  the  direction  of  D.L.  as 
heretofore,    this    arrangement    having  worked  well 
for  some  considerable  time.     Shaftesbury  was  decided 
on  as  the  next  place  of  meeting.      Luncheon    and  tea 
were  provided  by  the  Piddletrenthide    friends,    who 
are    to    be    congratulated  on  the  success  of  the  day's 
proceeding."?.      A  well-attended    publi-j  meeting  was 
held  in  the  evening,   presided    over    by  Bro.  W.    C. 
Holmwood,  P.D.C.T.,  and  addressed    by    Bro.  H.  J. 
Osborn. 

Hunts.— Temperance  Hall,  Stilton.  May  18.  A 
good  number  of  Hops,  aud  friends  were  present  from 
all  pirts  of  the  District.  Tho  session  was  opened  at 
2.30  p.m.  by  Bro.  Wm.  Fuller,  D.C.T..  who  briefly 
reviewed  the  work  done  in  the  county  dnriug  the  past 
thr«e  months.  The  W.D.  Sec,  Bro.  Berkeley  Mead, 
reported  a  membership  of  304  in  five  Lodges,  an 
increase  of  14  on  the  quarter,  13  meetings  explanatory 
of  the  Order  had  been  held,  and  the  sale  of  the  official 


thic  doses.  It  was  remarked  that  tho  figures  would 
compare  favourably  with  those  of  most  of  the  work- 
houses in  the  country.  They  certainly  do  with 
those  of  other  workhouses  in  Derbyshire.     In  the 

Derby   Workhouse,  with   an  averacje  of  about450  ,,       ,,r  .  ,     .  ,.     . 

inmates,  the  cost  of  intoxicants  last  year  w,,3  about    orjan     the    WATCHWoitD    has  materially  increased. 
£113;atBelper,with24Cinmates,itwas£3217s.3d.;    °°'„i^ta  '■'''  "  £^'*   "^"""g    '°    ">«    """^ 


and  at  Bakewell,  A'ith  140  inmates, it  was  £15  Cs.  3d 
In  other  words  the  cost  for  each  inmate  for  the  12 
months  was — at  Derby  5s.,  at  Belper  29.  8d.,  at 
Bakewell  2s.  2d.,  and  at  Chesterfield  3d.— !)«.'?%- 
shire.  C<yti^rier. 


appf>intment  of  V.D.'s  met  with  unanimous 
approval,  and  Bros.  J.  B.  Cbilds,  G.M.,  Lamb,  D.T., 
Hensby,  D.E.S.,  and  Davis,  D.S.J.T  were  appointed. 
Bro.  Lamb,  D.Trea.,  reported  a  balance  in  hand  of 
£6  lis.  yd.  Bro.  Hensby,  D.E.S,,  gave  a  summary  ot 
Pari i amen ta.rp .-  rtiou  on  our  question.     Reps,  reports 


Mat  31,"] 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES'    WATCHWORD. 


339 


were  then  submitted.  Bro.  Weatherall.  U.K.A.,  was 
then  introdaced,  and  favoured  with  a  capital  address. 
It  was  tesolv&l  to  send  a  commanication  to  Bro.  J.  H. 
EkiDs,  on  his  retirement  from  ofBce  as  L  D.  of  St. 
Xeots  for  14  years,  thanking  him  tor  services  rendered, 
and  regretting  his  health  would  not  allow  him  to  re- 
tain it  longer.  A  public  tea  was  fairly  attended,  and 
the  meeting  in  the  evening  was  addressed  by  Rev.  W. 
J.  Sprigg-Smith,  ISros.  W.  Fuller,  J.  B.  Childs^ 
Weatherall,  U.K.A.,  and  Wood.  The  day's  proceed- 
ings were  very  successful. 

N.W.  Gloucester.— Mission  Hall,  Cinderford. 
May  20.  The  Lodse  was  called  to  order  at  2  p.m.,  by 
the  D.C.T.,  Bro  .S.  W.  Hadingham.  The  reports  of 
the  officers  were  of  a  cheering  nature,  that  of  the 
D.C.T.  alluding  to  the  satisfactory  stite  of  the  Lodges 
working  ;  to  the  re-opening  of  a  Lodge  at  Blakeney  i 
and  also  expressing  deep  regret  at  the 
departure  from  the  District  of  Bro.  A.  Goold,  D.E.S., 
and  Sister  Miss  Goold,  P.D.V.T,,  for  Tasmania.  A 
special  vote  was  adopted  thanking  the  brother  and 
sister  for  their  services  in  the  past,  and  wishing  them 
God  speed  in  their  new  home.  The  W.D.Sec.  was 
also  instracted  to  commuDicale  their  departure  and 
destination  to  the  G.W.C.T.  that  steps  may 
be  taken  for  a  renewal  of  their  member- 
ship on  their  arrival  at  Tasmauia,  The 
report  of  I  he  D.S.J.T.  shewed  an  increase  on  the 
quarter  of  20.  The  report  of  the  W.D.Sec.  shewed  an 
increase  on  the  quarter  of  ei^-ht,  exclusive  of  the  new 
Lodge.  The  W.D.Tr.'s  report  shewed  a  balance  in 
haul  of  £3  33.  5d.  Bro.  A.  E.  Clark,  W.D.Sec, 
submitted  a  lengthy  report  of  the  proceedings 
of  the  6.L.  session,  which  was  adopted.  V.D.'s 
reports  were  submitted  and  adopted.  A  motion 
to  reduce  the  Capitation  Tax  to  2d.  was 
referred  back  to  the  Lodges  for  further  con- 
sideration, A  special  resolution  was  adopted  with 
the  purpose  of  bringing  the  Juvenile  Temples  more 
prominently  before  the  Lodges.  Bro.  F.  Brain  was 
elected  and  installed  D.E.S.,  in  place  of  Bro.  A.  Goold 
resigned  on  leaving  the  District.  A  tel.gram  of  fra- 
ternal greetings  was  sent  to  the  E.Gloster  D.L. durinf; 
the  session.  The  next  session  was  fixed  to  be  held 
at  Blakeney  iu  August.  At  the  clo.5e  of  the  sesaioQ  a 
poblio  tea  was  held,  followed  by  a  public  meeting, 
when  addresses  were  given  by  the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  Rev. 
0.  J.  Ueskelly,  .Sister  Mrs.  Reskelly,  and  others,  inter- 
spersed with  singing  and  recitation. 

NoPth  Hants.— St.  John's  Rooms,  Winchester. 
May  r.l.  The  whole  of  the  Executive  ofBcers  being 
preseu',  excepts  D.S.J.T.,  absent  through  illness.  The 
session,  which  was  preceded  by  a  sho't  devotional 
service,  was  opened  at  11.1.)  by  D.C.T.  Bro.  Barley. 
The  reports  of  officers  were  then  taken.  The  D.C.T. 
presented  an  encouraging  report  of  the  past  quarter. 
Two  new  Lodges  had  been  institutpd,  and  there  was 
an  increase  of  74  members  on  the  quarter.  Oi;ly 
two  Lodges  reported  a  decrease.  Bro.  Burley 
read  tho  report  of  D.S.J.T,,  which  shewed 
311  juvenilra  in  six  Temples.  A  new  Temple 
had  been  opened  in Winchesterjduringtbequarter, which 
partly  accounted  for  the  large  increase  of  117  juveniles 
and  six  hon.  members.  The  W.D.T.  reported  a  small 
balance.  The  W.D.S.  reported — number  in  February, 
1)31  ;  received  into  the  Order  this  quarter,  140  ;  total, 
fi"I.  Suspended,  2!)  ;  withdrawn  by  card,  10  ;  from 
Order,  7  ;  deaths,  1  ;  expelled,  13  ;  leaving  on  dooks, 
60.".  ;  increase  of  74.  The  reports  were  adopted.  The 
report  of  G.L.  representatives  read  by  Bro.W.C.  Burley. 
An  animated  discussion  was  held  on  the  advisability 
of  having  two  sessions  in  the  year  instead  of  three  as 
at  present.  On  being  put  to  the  vote  the  motion  that 
only  two  meetings  be  held  was  lost  by  a  large 
majority.  Bro.  .Sergeant  Holmes,  D.C.T.,  Bio. 
Rogers,  W.D.C.,  and  Bro.  Sillenca,  W.D.T.,  South 
Hants,  were  received  with  honours,  and  addressed  the 
meeting.  There  was  a  Urge  attendance,  and  the 
session  was  a  most  harmonious  one.  At  the  evening 
meeting  the  chair  was  taken  by  J.  Willman.Esq.,  J. P., 
and  Sister  Boys,  P.D.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  Willi.ims,  P.D.C.T., 
.South  Hants,  Bro.  Burley,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Pouting, 
D.E.S.,  North  Hants,  gave  tarnest  addresses.  Tem- 
perance pieces  were  well  rendered  by  the  choir. 


iftii 


A  Schoolmaster  Pleading  Ignorance. — At 
Woburn,  Bedfordshire,  on  May  22,  Thomas  Hol- 
mau  Winter,  a  Nation,al  schoolmaster,  of  Hocklifl'e, 
was  charged  with  selling  intoxicating  liquors  by 
retail  without  a  licence.  The  evidence  shewed  that 
Mr.  Pickering,  a  farmer,  had  received  a  dozen 
bottles  of  port,  and  that  tho  prisoner  offered  the 
liquor  to  several  persons  for  sale.  The  defendant 
said  he  had  broken  tlie  law  unintentionally,  and 
had  done  everything  openly.  His  son  was  in  the 
trade,  and  he  wished  to  work  up  the  connection. 
The  Chairman  of  the  Bench  observed  that  the  de- 
fendant, being  an  educated  man,  ought  to  have 
known  better.  He  was  fined  £10  ICs. ,  including 
costs,  or  two  months'  imprisonment  in  default. 

^  Prizs  PicTOr.iAL  Readings  for  Lodges,  Temples 
Bauds  of  Hope,  &c.,  in  packets,  containing  20  di£f*^rent 
kinds.  Price  6d.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
Kempster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London 
E.O.— [Advt.] 


KINDRED  ORGANISATIONS. 

United  Kingdom  Band  of  Hope  Onion. 
The  .3l3t  anniversary  of  the  United  Kingdom 
Band  of  Hope  Union  was  celebrated  by  a  breakfast 
and  public  meeting  at  Exeter  H.iU,  on  Wednesday 
morning,  May  10,  when  Archdeacon  Farr.ar  pre- 
sided. Among  those  who  delivered  addresses  wore 
Mr.  J.  H.  Raper,  Canon  Ellison,  Mr.  W.S.Shirley 
M.P.,  Dr.  Dawson  Burns,  &c.  In  the  afternoon  a 
general  conference  was  held  in  the  lower  hall,  whicli 
was  presided  over  by  Mr.  J.  E.  Ellis,  M.P.  An 
evening  meeting  took  place  in  the  large  hall,  which 
was  densely  crowded,  under  the  presidency  of  jNIr. 
George  Williams,  in  the  absence  of  the  president, 
Mr.  Samuel  Morley,  through  indisposition.  A 
letter  from  Mr.  Morley  was  read,  in  which 
he  said: — "The  longer  I  live  and  the  more 
I  think  on  tho  subject,  the  more  I  am  con- 
vinced that  we  are  grasping  with  the  greatest 
evil  of  our  day."  After  prayer  and  a  hymn, 
rendered  by  a  choir  consisting  of  about  500 
senior  members  of  Bands  of  Hope,  Mr.  Charles 
Wakely,  the  general  secretary,  read  the  annual  re- 
port, which  stated  that  the  numerical  increase  was 
most  satisfactory  ;  according  to  the  most  recent 
returns  there  were  in  the  United  Kingdom,  12,G74 
Bands  of  Hope  and  other  juvenile  Temperance 
societies,  with  a  membership  of  1,557, COS  young 
people  who  received  instruction  calculated  to 
assist  them  in  becoming  good  and  useful  men 
and  women.  The  two  provincial  agents  held  508 
meetings,  attended  by  over  150,000  persons.  In 
London  also  the  work  had  been  well  sustained, 
1,374  ordinary,  and  a  large  number  of  special  meet- 
ings having  been  addressed  by  the  evening  agents 
of  the  union.  The  School  Board  for  London  h.aving 
consented  to  the  delivery  of  illustrated  Temperance 
lectures  in  Board  Schools,  the  society  took  full  ad- 
vantage of  this  permission,  giving  also  similar 
lectures  in  refuges,  orphanages,  training  ships,  and 
other  institutions  for  the  young.  During  the  year 
the  movement  had  received  considerable  develop- 
ment in  the  colonies.  The  income  from  sub- 
scriptions, including  a  legacy,  amounted  to  £1,577, 
a  balance  of  £5  remaining  in  hand.  The  report 
was  received  with  cheers. — The  chairman,  in  the 
course  of  his  address,  said  that  no  other  society  but 
this  could  speak  of  such  progress  as  they  could. 
Altogether  they  had  12,074  Bands  of  Hope,  with  a 
membership  of  1,557,005. — The  Rev.  J.  R. 
Diggle,  M.A.  (chairman  of  the  School  Board  for 
London),  next  addressed  the  meeting,  and  said  he 
felt  bound  to  state  that  there  was  notliing  in  Lon- 
don which  more  undid  the  work  of  the  London 
School  Board  than  the  intemperance  of  the  people. 
The  Rev.  H.  Price  Hughes,  M.A.,  spoke  of  tho 
rapid  progress  which  the  cause  of  Temperance  had 
recently  made.  He  moved; — "  That  a  petition  be 
adopted  by  this  meeting  in  favour  of  tlie  Sale  of 
Intoxicating  Liquors  Bill  and  forwarded  to  the 
Home  Secretary  for  nresentation  to  Parlia- 
ment ;  and  that  Mr.  S.  Morley,  the  president, 
be  requested  to  write  to  the  Prime  Minister 
and  the  Home  Secretary  asking  theni  to  give 
facilities  for  the  passing  of  this  most  pressing 
measure."  (Cheers.) — Mr.  Raper  seconded  the 
resolution,  which  was  passed  amid  loud  cheers. — 
The  Hon.  and  Rev.  Canon  Leigh  then  moved  the 
adoption  of  a  petition  to  the  House  of  Commons 
praying  that  an  Act  for  stopping  the  sale  of  in- 
toxicating liquors  during  the  whole  of  Sunday  be 
p.as3ed  for  the  United  Kingdom. — Mr.  E.  Whitwell 
seconded  the  resolution,  which  was  passed  by 
acclamation.  Addresses  were  also  delivered  by  the 
Rev.Ossian  Davie3(Tollington-park  Congregational 
Church),  the  Rev.  Dr.  Clifford  (Westbourne-park 
Baptist  Chap?l),  and  others,  and  the  meeting 
closed  with  the  Doxology  and  Benediction. 

British  Women's  Temperance  Association. 

The  annual  meeting  of  the  British  Women's 
Temperance  Association  was  held  on  Tuesday  May 
IS,  at  the  Memori:il  Hall,  Parringdon-street.  Mr. 
C  Kegan  Paul,  presided  and  there  was  a  numerous 
attendance.  The  annual  report  set  forth  that  at  the 
close  of  the  first  year  of  the  society's  existence 
eight  affiliated  societies  were  reported,  and  now 
after  10  years'  work  they  had  169  direct  affilia- 
tions, which,  together  with  the  branches  com- 
prised in  the  several  unions  and  the  dependencies 
or  offshoots  reported  by  others,  made  a  total  of  284 
societies.  During  the  past  year  30  new  afSliations 
were  gained.  Much  of  this  progress  was  due  to  the 
drawing-room  meetings  which  had  been  continued 
with  great  success  throughout  the  year.  Perhaps 
the  most  important  work  of  the  year  had  been  the  | 


establishment  of  tho  British  Women's  Temperance 
Home,  which  up  to  the  present  had  received  much 
support.  There  was  every  reason  for  congratula- 
tion upon  the  progress  made,  but  with  extended 
means  tho  good  could  be  greatly  increased. 
Tho  financial  statement  shewed  that  the  ordinary 
income  stood  at  £510,  an  amount  which  w.as  hardly 
sufficient  to  carry  on  the  extensive  operations  of 
the  association.  There  was  at  the  close  of  the 
financial  year  a  balance  in  hand  of  £22.— The 
chairman  then  gave  an  address.— Mrs.  Wellstood 
(Edinburgh)  moved  that  the  chairman  be  em- 
powered to  sign  a  petition  to  P.arliament  on  behalf 
of  the  meeting  in  favour  of  Sunday  Closing,  and 
Miss  Brewster  and  Mrs.  H.  W.  Smith  (America) 
supported  the  resolution,  which  was  agreed  to. 
Mrs.  Ormiston  Ch.ant  and  Miss  Tod    .also  gavo  ad- 


Ppofessop  Andre's  Training  Schools  and 
Alpine  Choirs. 

On  Monday  night  last  the  second  annual  meeting 
and  concert  of  Bro.  Professor  Andre's  Temperance 
Training  Schools  and  Alpine  Choirs  was  held  at 
Exeter  Hall.  The  chair  was  to  have  been  taken  by 
Mr.  W.  S.  Caine,  M.P.,  but  a  telegram  was  received 
stating  that  he  was  detained  at  the  House  of 
Commons  by  an  important  division.  All 
his  sympathies  were,  however,  with  the 
meeting.  The  Rev.  G.  M.  Murphy,  of  the 
London  School  Board,  presided.  In  the  earlier 
part  of  the  evening  tho  members  of  the 
well-known  Alpine  Choir  sang  several  pieces  in  a 
very  effective  manner,  the  Temperance  Choir,  under 
the  conductorship  of  Mr.  Hoye,  also  giving  two  or 
three  selections  ;  the  subsequent  speeches  being 
liberally  interspersed  with  music  by  both  sets  of 
performers.  The  singing  of  the  Alpine  Choir  was 
frequently  applauded.  Professor  Andre,  in  the 
course  of  a  short  report,  explained  ho\i  it  was  that 
he  was  led  to  take  up  the  work  in  wliich  he  was  at 
present  engaged.  Seeing  so  much  intemperance 
as  he  went  about  the  country  he  became  inspired 
with  the  idea  that  one  way  to  overcome  that  great 
evil  was  to  provide  a  counter  attraction  in  the 
shape  of  music,  and  this  might  easily  bo  done, 
because  there  was  not  a  country  in  the  world  where 
there  was  so  much  musical  talent  amongst  the  young 
as  in  this.  Every  child  might  be  trained  for  Gospel 
Temperance  work,  and  the  homes  of  all  such  might 
be  music-halls,  and  thus  the  attractions  of  low 
places  of  amusement  and  of  public-ltouses  would 
be  counteracted.  Since  last  year  he  had 
opened  a  school  at  Brighton,  where  there 
were  about  60  pupils,  of  whom  17  were 
free  pupils.  At  Brighton,  as  well  as  in  con- 
nection with  his  training  school  at  Hackney,  there 
was  a  Band  of  Hope.  Pupils  were  taught  to  play 
upon  from  one  to  four  instruments.  The  chair- 
man said  that  Professor  Andrt^  had  done  a  good 
work  in  the  cause  of  Temperance,  among  other 
places  at  Liverpool,  and  in  several  large  towns  in 
the  North  ;  and  as  a  teetotaler  of  40  years'  standing, 
he  (the  chairman)  desired  to  thank  him  for  it 
sincerely.  More  music  less  crime  ;  more  song 
— and  especially  such  song  as  they  had 
heard  on  that  occasion — less  sorrow  in  the 
house.  (Cheers.)  The  Hon.  and  Rev.  Canon  Leigh 
heartily  congratulated  Protessor  Andr^  upon  his 
success,  and  wishing  him  God-speed.  Of  his 
pupils  no  less  than  345  were  young  persons  who 
were  receiving  a  free  musical  education.  Mr.  J. 
H.  Raper  and  Mr.  T.  H.  Brand,  of  Boston,  U.S., 
next  addressed  the  meeting,  the  chairman  stating 
that  the  last-named  gentleman  was  about  to  take 
Alpine  choir  back  to  America  with  him.  After 
an  amusing  speech  by  Mr.  George  Nokes,  a  vote  of 
thanks  to  the  chairman,  which  was  seconded  by 
Bro.  J.  Kempster,  brought  the  proceedings  to  a 
close. 


Drink  and  Crime  in  France. — The  Paris 
correspondent  of  the  Dnily  News  says  :  "  Those 
who  are  in  sympathy  with  the  Blue-Ribbon  move- 
ment will  hear  with  intorestthat  in  consequence  of 
the  great  number  of  criminal  cases  in  which  French 
barristers  have  pleaded  f&r  their  clients  alcoholic 
dementia,  M.  Sarrien  has  instructed  all  the  Prefects 
in  France  to  report  him  on  the  effects  of  drunken- 
ness in  inciting  to  crime  upon  their  several  depart- 
ments. The  War  Minister  has,  on  his  side,  insti- 
tuted an  official  inquiry  into  the  action  of  liquor  in 
reducing  the  health  and  debilitating  young  men  so 
as  to  render  them  unfit  for  military  service.  In 
the  industrial  centres  the  Revising  Bureau,  which 
decided  what  conscripts  were  not  strong  enough  for 
the  army,  reported  congenital  alcoholism  as  the 
greatest  source  of  weaknesa. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  31,  188G. 


HOUSE  OF  LORDS. 

MiT  2.">. — SlNIlW   Cl.OSIXci  IN  DlTLHAM. 

Tht  Bishop  of  Durham,  in  moving  tlio  tliird 
reading  of  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Li(|Uora  on 
Sunday  (Dusham)  Bill,  denied  tliat  there  had  been 
anything  lilte  cleriotil  interference  in  regard  to  pro- 
moting th«  agitation  in  favour  of  the  bill,  which 
the  sturdy  peoplo  inhabiting  the  diatricc  to 
which  the  bill  applied  would  be  the  first 
to  resent.  Nonconformist  and  Roman  Catholic 
ininisterB  were  quite  as  eager  for  the  bill  as 
clergymen  of  the  Cliurch  uf  England,  and  the 
feeling  of  the  mass  of  the  working  men  in  Dnrhani 
was  strongly  in  favour  of  it.  In  conclusion,  the 
right  reverend  prelate  eulogised  those  men  who 
had  devoted  themselves  to  Temperance  questions, 
with  such  good  results  to  the  community. 

The  Karl  of  Wemvss  moved  the  rejection  of  the 
bill,  and  said  the  second  reading  was  passed  by  the 
House  in  an  unguarded  moment.  If,  however,  the 
bill  were  thrown  out  upon  the  third  reading  their 
lordships  would  be  acting  in  accord  with  their  pre- 
vious attitude  on  this  question.  Although  he  ad- 
mitted that  good  work  had  been  done  by  Temperance 
advocates,  he  objoctod  to  the  bill  on  account  of  its 
exceptional  character,  and  to  the  general  principle 
involved  in  the  bill.  Tlie  basis  of  this  billwasthat  the 
majority  of  the  people  of  Durham  wished  for  it,  but 
would  the  advocates  of  this  bill  consent  to  altering 
the  marriage  law  or  disestablishing  the  Church  in 
a  particular  district  ©n  a  similar  ground  i  (Hear, 
hear.)  The  results  shewn  in  Wales  were  fatal  to 
this  elass  of  legislation.  In  Wales,  with  an  Act, 
there  had  Iteen  an  iucrease  of  37  per  cent,  in  con- 
victions for  Sunday  drunkenness,  whereas  in 
Ourham,  without  an  Act  during  the  same  period, 
there  had  been  an  increase  of  only  20  per  cent. 

Lord  Kensingtox,  referring  to  the  assertion 
that  in  Wales  the  Act  had  been  a  failure,  said  that 
»lthough  in  Uardilf,  Swansea,  and  Wrexhai 
drunkenness  was  prevalent,  those  three  tow- 
were  not  the  whole  Principality,  and  in  other  parts 
Sunday  Closing  had  been  attended  with  good  re- 
sults. He  should  vote  for  the  third  reading  of  the 
bill. 

Lord  Nokton  intended  to  vote  for  the  third 
reading,  although  he  had  voted  against  the  second 
reading,  and  although  he  condemned  the  bill 
because  it  did  not  deal  with  clubs. 

The  Marquis  of  Salisdury  said  nobody  cen- 
sured the  heroic  workers  in  the  cause  of  Temperance, 
and  even  where  their  advocacy  was  carried  to  the 
extreme  point  of  recommending  entire  abstinence, 
those  who  did  not  agree  with  them  recognised 
that  they  occupied  a  perfectly  defensible  position. 
It  was  not  those  who  preached  Temperancewho  were 
liable  to  censure,  but  those  who  c;une  to  Parliament 
and  asked  for  the  secular  arm  to  assist  tlieni.  As 
matters  stood  now,  it  was  a  sad  thing  to  think 
that  the  only  thing  with  regard  to  which  the  unity 
of  religious  bodies  of  all  denominations  could  be 
relied  upon  was  in  the  desire  to  make  use  of  the 
secular  power  to  carry  into  efl'ect  that  which  should 
be  the  result  of  their  own  high  religious  eloquence 
and  teaching.  {Hear,  hear.)  The  gist  of  the 
proposition  before  them  was  that  a  certain 
portion  of  the  population  of  this  country 
should  abstain  from  tlieir  accustomed  article  of  diet 
because  a  section  of  the  population  said  that  the 
temptation  to  consume  far  too  much  of  those  articles 
of  diet  was  too  strong  for  them,  lie  had  groat 
doubt  whether  the  majority  had  the  rigl.t  to  legis- 
late for  the  minority  on  this  subject,  tut  in  proposing 
this  paradoxical  and  anomalous  rtstriction  they 
should  make  themselves  quite  certain  that  they  were 
acting  according  to  the  will  of  the  majority  of  the 
people  affected ;— they  should  either  provide 
machinery  to  ascertain  the  extent  of  the  majority, 
or  they  should  so  act  that  there  should  be  no  doubt 
upon  the  point.     He  should  vote  against  the  bill. 

Eari.  Gkakville  said  the  whole  of  the  noble 
marquis's  case  rested  upon  the  denial  that  it  was 
the  wish  of  the  people  of  Durham  that  this  bill 
should  pass.  Up^n  tliat  point  he  thouglit  the 
argument  of  the  promoters  of  tlie  bill  was  un- 
answerable. This  question  was  more  discussed 
in  the  county  during  the  election  than  any  other, 
and  these  members  were  pledged  up  to  their 
nocks   to   vote  for  the   bill,    that   being,  in  fact, 


the  condition  on  which  they  were  returHed.  The 
most  influential  class  in  Durham  were  the  miners, 
and  two  of  their  representatives  owed  their 
return  to  the  fact  that  they  supported  the  bill,  and 
all  the  Liberal  members  were  returned  on  that  ac- 
count in  consequence  of  the  support  they  received 
from  the  miners.  He  also  thought  the  fact  that  the 
whole  of  the  clergy  and  tlie  Norconformist  and 
Roman  Cathi  lie  ministers  supported  the  bill  was 
evidence  that  the  people  of  Durham  wished  for  it. 
The  House  divided — 

For  the  bill       70 

Against W 

Majority 27 


HOUSE  OF  COMMONS. 
May  25. — Beer  from  Rice. 
The  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  said,  in 
answer  to  Colonel  Hamilton,  that  the  use  of 
malted  rice  in  browing  was  not  a  matter  on  which 
the  Commissioners  of  Inland  Revenue  would  be 
justified  in  offering  an  opinion,  but  he  believed 
there  was  no  doubt  that  very  good  beer  was  made 
from  rice. 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

[Tliis  column  is  fur  notes  of  progress.  Tersely  and 
briefly  expressed  paragraphs  of  new?,  of  the  institution 
or  restoring  of  Lodges,  aud  the  extension  of  the  Order 
invited.l 

South  Devon. ^Ou  May4,»Lodg8  was  instituted 
in  the  village  of  Buckfast,  near  Totnes.  Bro.  T.  H. 
Hamlcy,  D.C.T.,  Sister  Symons,  D.V.T.,  Bro.  E. 
A.Davies,  P.D.C.T.,  Sister  Litten,  W.D.T.,  Bro. 
Osmond,  D.S.J.T.,andBro.  Taylor, acting  W.D.S., 
proceeded  from  Plymouth  to  Totnes  by  train,  when 
they  were  augmented  by  about  20  members  of  the 
Dart  Vale  Lodge,  the  wholo  journeying  by 
waggonette  to  the  village  where  a  public  meeting 
was  held.  There  was  a  crowded  attendance,  and 
and  at  the  close  15  candidates  were  initiated,  and 
the  Hope  of  Buckfast  Lodge  was  established.  Bro. 
C.  Andrews  was  elected  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  S.  North- 
cott,  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  Northcott,  W.B.  Bro. 
Searle  was  recommended  as  L.D. ,  and  Bro.  Hunt 
as  W.S.  Hearty  thanks  were  accorded  Bro. 
Northcott,  of  the  Henry  Wheeler  Lodge,  Plymouth, 
for  the  active  steps  he  had  taken  in  the  institution 
of  the  Lodge.  The  Plymouth  friends  arrived  home 
atla.ni.  Wednesday  morning,  after  an  excellent 
evening's  work.  A  very  pleasing  circumstance 
being  that  there  is  not  a  single  place  in  the 
village  were  intoxicating  drinks  are  sold. 

East  and  Mid-Surrey. — Under  the  auspices  of 
the  Open  Air  Mission  four  meetings  were  held  on 
Sunday  ,23rd  inst.  The  first  in  Colliers' -rents, 
Long-lane,  Borough,  by  the  members  of  the  Mint 
Lodge,  Bro.  C.  Hill  conducting,  Bro.  Gear  and 
others  speaking.  This  is  a  good  neichbourhood 
for  the  work.  The  second  meeting  was  at  Vaux- 
hall  Cross,  by  the  Lambeth  Perseverance  and 
Pioneer  Lodges  ;  conductor,  Mr.  Thew  ;  speakers, 
Bro.  Hintoii  and  Mr.  Walton  :  singing  and  solos 
by  members  of  Lodge  ;  very  successful  and  profit- 
able. The  first  meeting  also  opened  at  Stockwell 
Green,  by  Bro.  Hyde,  D.E.S.  This  is  under  the 
Stockwell  Hope  Lodge.  Speakers  Bros.  Brown, 
Stagg,  Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.,  and  others.  Some 
opposition,  but  fairly  good  meeting.  The  other 
was  on  Tlie  Triangle,  Southwark  Bridge-road, 
where  the  George  Tho'rneloe  Lodge  appeared  in 
regalia.  This  stand  belongs  to  the  S.L.O.A.M., 
and  the  above  Lodge,  by  the  kindness  of  the  said 
mission,  has  two  or  three  meetings  during  the 
season.  Speakers  Bros.  Maiden,  W.Sec,  Heart- 
field,  W.T.,  Gear,  P.W.C.T.,  and  Reeves,  L.D. 
and  the  conductor  of  the  meeting.  Fairly  success- 
ful ;  one  pledge. 


May  Meetings.— I  take  the  liberty  of  en- 
crouching  on  your  valuable  space  now  that  the  May 
neetings  are  in  full  swing,  to  bring  before  the 
eaders  of  the  Watchword,  etc.,  a  subject  which 
seems  to  me  to  be  very  important.  During  the  last 
week,  and  for  several  more  to  come,  public 
meetings,  c&c,  have  been,  and  will  be,  held  by  the 
supporters  of  different  societies,  Ac.  On  looking 
over  the  list  of  such  meetings  I  notice 
that  several  denominations  of  religion  are 
represented.  Missionary  and  benevolent  societies 
are  to  the  front.  Temperance  and  total 
abstinence  societies  are  numerous.  But  one  Order 
is  conspicuous  (at  least,  to  me)  by  its  absence.  I 
mean  the  noble  Order  of  the  Good  Templars.  Now, 
whj  cannot  the  LO.G.T.  hold  a  public  meeting 
annually  at  Exeter^Hall  as  well  as  the  societies  I 
have  named?  Is  it  because  a  large  audience  would 
not  assemble  ?— I  think  not.  Good  Templars  are 
supposed  to  be— and  I  trust  really  are— the  leaders 
of  the  Temperance  cause  ;  they  desire  more  than 
many  Temperance  societies,  "  Prohibition  fui-  tht 
.*•'<«((•  "—why  .are  they  in  the  rear  of  the  army  in 
this  respect?  I  hope  the  Grand  Lodge  will  before 
long  take  this  matter  up,  and  that  next  year  the 
Good  Templars  will  have  a  magnificent  meeting  at 
Exeter  Hall,  to  be  followed  by  one  every  May. — 
Percy  K.  Woollaoott,  W.Sec.,  William  Tweedie 
Lodge. 


PRAYING 


'PROHIBITION "TO  CON- 
GRESSMEN. 


The  chaplain  of  the  House  of  Representives,  Bev. 
Dr.  W.  H.  Milburn,  at  the  opening  of  a  recent 
session  of  that  body,  prayed  earnestly  concerning 
drunkenness  as  follows  : — '*  O  God  !  answer,  we 
beseech  Thee,  the  supplications  of  millions  of  hearts 
ascending  to  Thee  for  the  speedy  close  of  that 
greatest  evil  of  modern  society — drunkenness. 
Linked  with  almost  every  vice  and  crime  in  a  loath- 
some compact  with  gaming-houses  and  brothels,  it 
burdens  the  criminal  dockets  of  courts  of  justice, 
throngs  the  poor-houses,  mad-houses,  gaols,  and 
gibbets,  drives  men  to  despair  through  the  snake- 
wreathed  portals  of  delirium  tremens,  unbars  the 
posterns  of  life,  that  they  may  sink  into  the  cowardly 
grave  of  suicide.  Beginning  most  often  in  an 
alluring  taste  in  the  jocund  bond  of  good-fellowship, 
it  becomes  an  appetite  and  master-passion,  which 
destroys  the  body,  darkens  the  intellect,  blinds  the 
moral  sense,  deadens  the  soul,  drives  God  out  of 
men's  spirit,  and,  paralysing  the  will,  binds  men 
and  women  hand  and  foot  and  casts  them  into  hell, 
leaving  an  email  of  despair  and  wretchedness  to 
their  children."  The  prayer  is  said  to  have  called 
forth  applause  from  some  total-abstaining  members 
of  Congress  and  expressions  of  displeasure  from 
some  who  are  not  total  abstainers. 


ThePkice  of  Beer.  — A  NewOrleans  paper  tellsof 
a  printer  who, when  his  fellow  workmen  went  out  to 
I  diink  beer  during  working  hours,put  in  the  bank  the 
exact  amount  which  he  would  have  spent  if  he  had 
gone  out  to  drink  with  them.  He  kept  to  his 
resolutii'n  for  five  ye.ars.  He  then  examined  his 
bank  account,  and  found  that  he  had  on  deposit 
521  dollars  85  cents.  In  the  five  years  he  had  not 
Inst  a  day  from  ill-health.  Three  out  of  five  of  his 
follow  workmen  had  in  the  meantime  become 
drunkards,  were  worthless  as  workmen,  and  were 
discharged.  The  water-drinker  then  bought  the 
printing  office.went  on  enlarging  his  business,  and  20 
years  from  the  time  he  began  to  put  by  his  money, 
was  worth  lOO.OOOdoI. 


New  Temperance  Hall  and  Good  Templars 
Lodge-room,  Doxcastee. — On  Sunday,  May  2,  at 
7  a.m.,  these  rooms  were  dedicated  to  their  work 
by  a  meeting  for  prayer,  conducted  by  Mr.  Coun- 
cillor .J.  G.  Robinson.  In  the  afternoon  a  practical 
address  was  delivered  by  Bro.  Parker,  of  Sheffield, 
and  at  8  p.m.  Bro.  the  Rev.  H.J.  Boyd,  D.C.T., 
conducted  the  service  and  preached  a  'Toinperanco 
sermon.  On  Monday,  Mr.  Cass,  of  Castleford,  was 
the  principal  speaker,  and  the  meeting  was  presided 
over  by  W.  Cass,  Esq.  On  Tuesday  the  speaker 
was  Miss  Capper,  of  Leeds,  and  the  chairman,  R. 
Morris,  Esq.  On  Wednesday  the  British  Women's 
Association  was  represented  by  Mrs.  Whiting,  of 
Leeds,  and  Mrs.  Priestman,  of  Hull,  Sister  Mrs. 
E.  H.  Walker  presided.  On  Thursday  the  address 
was  by  Bro.  .1.  Malins,  G.  W.C.T. ,  and  the  chair- 
man Bro.  the  Rev.  H.  McNiel-Minton-Senhrmse. 
On  Friday,  Bro.  the  Rev.  .T.  C.  Hills,  vicir  of 
Bolsover,  was  the  speaker,  and  the  chairman,  E.  H. 
Walker,  Esq  On  Saturday,  A.  Sheldrick,  Esq.,  of 
Der'oy,  gave  the  address,  and  Bro.  T.  Duckworth 
presided.  On  the  Thursdiy,  there  was  a  public  t<» 
at  which  about  250  sat  down.  All  the  meetings 
were  crowded  and  enthusiastic,  and  eery  speaker 
in  glowing  terms  spoke  of  the  self-denying  etf'>rts 
of  our  Sister  Walker,  to  whom  we  are  indebted  for 
a  beautiful  suite  of  rocms  for  public  meetings, 
Good  Templar  Lodges,  committee-rooms,  itc,  <fcc. 
The  singing  by  the  choir  was  under  the  direction  of 
Bro.  H.  A.  Blair. 


May  31,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


341 


AUcommunications  to  he  addressed  i  HE  EDITOR 
"GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WATGBWORD,"  3, Bolt- 
court,  Fled-sircet,  London,  E.  C. 

"Ilie  News  ot  the  Lodges  should  constitute  a  public  record  for 
the  Important  events  in  connection  with  ordinary  Lodge 
Sessions,  Public  Meetings,  Anniversaries,  4c.,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  shoiUd  refer,  not  to  matters  of  mere 
local  interest  an,i  to  the  everj-day  ccourcnces  ot  ordinary 
Lodge  Sessions,  but  to  such  matters  as  are  ot  national 
importance  interesting  alite  to  all  classes  ot  readers, 
Btimnlating  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all. 
For  this  purpose  it  should  make  mention  ot  Essays  and 
Papers  road,  ot  competitions  in  Keciting,  Beading,  and 
Singing,  Temperance  Bees.  Question  Box,  and  such  like. 
And,  0/ice  a  Qtutrter,  the  totil  number  initiated  or  admitted 
byc.c.,the  total  ot  membership,  Ac.,  may  be  given.  Singing, 
Kedting,  Ac,  at  ordinary  Lodge  Sessions  should  nol  be 
reported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  Ac,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  such  news  can  only  be  of  limited  local 
Interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Anniversary,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonstration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
takes  place,  the  names  may  bo  given  of  the  chairman  and  ot 
those  taking  part,  and  to  save  space  these  should  be  classifled 

thus  :  Chahman, .    Songs  by ,     Kecitations  by 

Ac.,  ttc. 

Lodge  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
•annot  bo  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
In  the  following  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  mght,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 
Peckham.— "Peckham."      May   21.      The  S.J  T    re- 
ported a  juvenile  membership  of  over  90,and  the  W.S.  over 
60  in  the  Lodge.  Report  of  DX.ies.tl  by  Bro.W.  E.  Hooper. 
tiuestioQ-box  concluded  the  evening. 

Ljinehouse.— "  Coverdale."  May  21.  Bro.  T.  Grigsby, 
W.T.,  read  an  attractive  paper—"  The  Ancient  Gates  of 
London  and  their  History,"  illustrated  with  drawings  by 
Bro.  Humm.  The  paper  was  spoken  to  by  Bros.  Rains. 
Moloney,  and  nthers.    An  enjoyable  session. 

Putney.— "Emmanuel."  May  20.  Surprise  visit  from 
Joiin  Bunyan  Lodge,  the  pnigramme  being  songs  and 
recitations.  They  officered  and  entertained.  A  pleasant 
evening  was  spent. 

Kingsland.—"  Mentor."  May  11.  Half-pound  Night. 
The  half-pounds  were  sold  for  beneat  of  the  funds, 
resulting  in  a  profit  of  :«.  2cl,  One  admitted  on  c  c  — 
May  IS.  Brothers' night.  Resolved  that  in  future  the 
Lodge  open  at  S. 30  and  close  at  10.  The  brothers  then 
entertained  the  Lodge  with  a  sketch,  and  also  supplied 
refreshments.    Good  attendance. 

Wandsworth-road.— "  New  Clapham  Excelsior."  May 
19.  Ore  admitted  on  n.c.  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow,  W.C.T. 
Visit  of  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper.  W.D.Co. 

Clapham-road.—"  General  Garfield."  May  111.  Cele- 
bration of  14th  anniversary  ;  sermon  was  preached  Sun- 
day evening  by  Rev.  F.  E.  Chester,  B.A.  ;  about  .'.0 
members  present  in  regalia.— May  20.  Tea  and  public 
meeting;  about  70  to  tea;  public  meeting:  chairman 
Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow,  H.D.  ;  short  report  by  Bro.  j! 
Wyatt,  L.D. ;  songs  by  Sisters  J.  and  A.  .Johnson 
Cheato,  and  Mr.  Bullock  ;  recitation  by  Bro.  GayLind  ; 
excellent  addresses  by  Bros.  H.  Breany  J.  S.  T.  Hodges 
W.D.Sec,  Rev.  F.  E.  Chester,  B.A.,  J.  Whiting,  and 
J.  Wyatt,  L.D.  ;  well  attended  meeting ;  several  signed 
the  pledge,  and  names  given  in  for  membership. 

Chelsea.-"  Grosvenor."  May  21.  The  item  on  the 
programme  being  Sisters'  marking  competition,  each 
sister  was  presented  with  a  piece  of  calico,  marking 
cotton,  and  needles  ;  the  judges  eventually  awarded  the 
prize  to  Sister  James.  Bros.  Thomas  and  Kimber  elected 
ilelegates  to  the  forthcoming  church  parade  on  behalf  of 
the  Kensington  Dispensary. 

Loughborough  Junction.  —  "  William  Tweedie.  " 
May  19.  Bro.  Pike,  D.L.Rep.,  gave  a  report  of  the 
quarterly  District  Lodge  Session.  One  proposed  for 
membership.  Bro.  Rolfe,  W.C.T.,  referred  to  annual 
public  meeting  of  the  Orphanage  at  Sunbury  on  22nd 
inst.  A  very  good  programme  of  songs,  recitations,  &c., 
was  given  as  follows  :— Duet,  Bros.  Rolfe  and  Kentish: 
songs,  Bros.  Gardener  and  Kentish  and  Sister  M.  Rolfe  ; 
readings  and  recitations,  Bros.  Marsh,  Woollacott,  Stone 
and  Hillier  ;  34  present. 

Islington.— "Henry  Ansell."  May  22.  Large  attend- 
ance ;  Bro.  Goddard.W.C.T.,  presided.  One  received  on 
CO.,  four  proposed,  and  three  initi.-ited.  Invitations  to 
visit  other  Lodges  received  and  accepted  ;  Bro.  Griffiths 
gave  notice  of  a  resolution  he  should  bring  forward  to 
form  a  choir  and  elocution  class  by  members  of  the 
Lodge.  The  officers  and  members  of  the  Freedom  of 
London  Lodge  visited,  and  gave  an  excellent  entertain- 
ment  of  songs  and  recitations.  Watchwords  sold. 

Edgware.road.— "  Paddington."  May  3.  One  initialed 
and  three  proposed.   Officers' reports  adopted.    W.C;  T 

Bm.     Williama  ■     \VV  T        S,=to,.    Tl,„„.„.„„  .    WT  Cl._ 


Evans,  Jabez  Burns  Lodge,  in  the  chair.  Songs  by  Sisters 
Evans  and  Bird  ;  recitation.  Sister  Thompson.  An  enjoy- 
able evening.    W.iichwobds  Uken  hy  the  members. 

Southwark.—"  The  Mint."  MavlO.  Report  from  the 
D.L.  Reps,  given.  A  resolution  adopted  to  conduct  an 
open-air  meeting  on  Sunday  moiniog  at  11  a.m.,  at 
Collier's  Rents,  Long-lane.  One  restored  and  two 
initiated.  At  9  o'clock  a  public  devotional  meeting  was 
held.  Several  Christian  friends,  not  members,  were 
present. 

Shaftesbury  Park.— "  Shaftesbury  Park."  May  20. 
Reports  from  delegates  to  Open-air  Mission  and  Church 
Parade  Committees.  Sister  Richards,  from  Help  and 
Refuge  Lodge,  Redruth,  Cornwall,  brought  greetings 
and  gave  us  a  report  of  Good  Templary  in  her  District. 
Bro.  Collins,  E.S.,  brought  greetings  from  a  number  of 
Lodges  he  had  visited  iu  Birmingham  and  Yorkshire. 
Arrangements  made  to  visit  the  Loyal  Silver  Stream 
Lodge,  Lewisham.  Practice  of  new  tunes  for  odes. 
Pleasant  session. 

Chelsea.—"  Margaret  M'Currey."  May  12.  Sacred 
songs  by  Sisters  Tearle,  Turney,  Orris,  and  Green,  and 
a  visiting  brother.  Tliree  initiated,  two  joined  by  c.c. 
WiTCHwonDs  sold.— May  Ifl.  Annual  May  soiree.  Bro. 
Larking  presided.  Songs  and  recitations  by  Bros.  Weeks, 
Cousins,  Godfrey,  Green,  Grantham,  Thomas,  Sisters 
Gearing,  Tearle,  Green.  About  SO  present.  Plentiful 
supply  of  refreshment;.    W.mchwobds  sold. 

Chelsea.— "J.ames  McCurry."  May  20.  A  paper 
by  Bro.  T.  W.  Grigg,  W.C.T.  "  How  to  improve  our 
Lodges,  which  caused.'a  good  debate,  the  following  taking 
part— Bros.  Howard,  Colbert,  Speed,  and  Bindon. 
Pleasant  session  and  fair  attendance.- May  21. 
Members  occupied  the  platform  at  Victoria  Chapel, 
Vauxfaall  Bridge-ro.ad.  Chaiiman.  Bro.  Colbert,  V.D. 
Songs,  Bros.  Gray,  West  (2),  Sister  Seagars  ;  recita- 
tions,  Bro.  Colbert  ;  readings,  Bros.  Howard  and 
.Seagar  ;  Bro.  West,  sen.,  gave  a  selection  of  music  on 
the  concertina. 

Camden  Town.— "Angel  of  Mercy."  May  14.  One 
admitted  on  c.c.  and  one  proposed.  Sister  Shipman, 
L.D.,  and  Bro.  Wolfe,  E.S„  elected  as  trustees.  Officers 
installed.- May  21.  Good  session  and  at  9  o'clock 
'  open  night  by  invitation,"  each  member  bringing  one 
non-abstaining  friend.  Bro.  Ward,  W.C.T.,  presided, 
»"?.,  '!»«  '""".wing  members  spoke  ;-  Sister  Weeks, 
|-iy-TV-\-,^'"^."','"S'"P'"°°''^'^l^-'D-M-.Bro.J.Shipman 
P.V.D.,  Bro.  Wolfe,  E.S.,  and  Bro.  E.  Shipman:  Bro 
Sherwio,  W.T.,  officiated  at  the  harmonium,  leading  in 
ngmg  the  odes,  and  also  sang  a  solo.  The  Lodge- 
)om  was  laid  out  in  usual  G.T.  manner,  and  with  our 
ew  furniture  and  regalia  looked  very  nice,  several 
i.sitors  expressing  their  admiration.  Several  pledges 
taken  at  the  door. 

Stoke  Newington.—"  London  Trinity."  May  12.  Bro. 
A.  W.  Davies  night,  when  song,s  and  recitatisns  were 
given  by  the  following  visitors  :  Bros.  Fisk,  G.L.L..  Tug- 
well,  f  .  Abbott-Simmons,  &o.  ;  a  violin  solo  by  Master 
Ashar  Lyons,  concluding  with  a  laughable  sketch  ;  also  a 
liberal  supply  of  refreshments;  large  attendance.— May  19. 
Bro.  B.  RehfuesB,  W.C.T.,  presided  ;  half-pound  night, 
which  realised  a  profit  for  the  funds.     WATcHwonD.s  on 


May: 


«uu  «ii,cci  ^luposeu.  yjiuunra  repuri.s  auopteu.  vv.u  1 
Bro.  WUhams;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Thompson;  W.Sec, 
Sister  R.  Bird  ;  all  re-elected.  W.F.Sec.'s  report  shewed 
33  in  good  standing.— May  10.  The  W.  Sec.  reported  the 
confirmation  of  the  bye-laws  by  G.  W.C.T.  A  handsome 
marble  clock  was  presented  to  Sister  R.  Bird  by  the 
members.  Our  W.C.T.  was  asked  to  write  a  letter  of 
congratulation  to  Bro.  Wioton,  D.C.T..  on  his  election 
»8  G.W.Chaplain.— May  17.  Bro.  Smith  was  elected  a 
co-trustee  of  the  Lodge.  Programme  :  Third  Degree 
members  entertain,   which  was  carried  out  with  Bro 


ale. 
South  L,^mbeth.— "  Lambeth  Perseverance, 
?.  ,°,r  P'°«ra"""*  of  ""'  evening  was  a  deL„.„  „„  .„„ 
G.VV.0.1.3  report  and  recent  G.L.  legislation.  Un- 
expected visit  of  the  W.D.Co.,D.S.J.T.,  D.E,S.,W,D.S 
fJi"'^vV'^^-  1°  "">  absence  of  the  .advertised  chairman 
the  W.D.Co.  presided  by  request.  The  discussion  lasted 
from  3.4,)  to  10.30,  and  though  much  feeling,  adverse  to 
the  G.L.  action  in  kissing  games,  &o.  was  displayed,  the 
proceedings  were  in  good  form.  Ultimately  a  resolution 
waji  unanimously  adopted  disapproving  the  prohibition 
of  kissing games,and  character  dress  so  far  as  Temperance 
pieces  were  concerned,  and  asking  for  the  law  to  be  res- 
cinded in  this  regard.  About  50  present. 
wV;^rl?''*-,T:"**"j'^°"'°"K''-"  May  2.5.  Bro.  F.  Turney, 
W.C.T.  Visit  of  Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoe,  W.D.  Cb.  (Beds) 
who  gave  an  address,  followed  by  a  reading.  Song,  Bro. 
J.  H.  Matkin ;  reading  Sister  E.  Matkin.  Bro  J  B 
Bentley  gave  a  report  of  the  delegates'  meeting,  arranged 
for  the  annual  demonstration  for  the  Victoria  Children's 
Hospital. 

Waterloo-road.-"  South  London."  May  21.  Magazine 
night  Excellent  articles  and  selections  read  by  Bro 
■S"  ^S"'- .r„  ^'-°''<=<^  ^y  Sister  Shepheard,  W.DVT  • 
W."i.&„Ynd^oS  '''■''■  ^"-^    "-  '''■  ^'^^''-'^ 

vi|i;^;^-E".^"fe»rw!gfch.^^fp°S 

and    gave  a  short  address  on   the  G  ood  of  the  Order. 
Several  members  and  visitors  also  spoke. 


tiated  and  one  restored.  A  great  deal  of  dis_..oo.„u,  ... 
which  Bros.  Denton,  Decks,  Dence.  and  Griffiths  took 
part,  it  was  decided  to  withdraw  from  the  Sub-District 
Conference.  Item  for  the  evening,  "  Pairing  Night," 
which  was  ably  carried  out  under  the  direction  of  Bro. 
Dence.  Bro.  Piggott  is  the  W.C.T.,  and  not  Bro.  Dence, 
as  reported  last  week. 

Norwich.— ■' City  of  Norwich."  May  .5.  Good 
muster.  Seven  initiated,  and  several  proposed.  W.S. 
reported  an  increase  of  38  members  on  last  quarter, 
which,  with  the  evening's  addition,  makes  103  members. 
Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Austin  ;  W.V.T., 
Sister  Thorpe  ;  W.S.,  Bro.  Stocking.— May  12.  Election 
of  officers  continued.  Lodge  called  to  order  at  7.4.5,  by 
F.  Coleman,  W.C.T.  A  letter  was  read  from  Mr. 
Turner,  thanking  the  members  for  the  kind  vote  of  sym- 
pathy and  the  respect  shewn  at  the  funeral  of  hi 
daughter,  our  late  Sister  Turner.  Bro.  Austin  wrote 
that  business  prevented  him  from  taking  W.C.T.'a  place 
this  quarter,  and  after  a  spirited  contest  Bro.  Atkins 
elected  W.C.T.  The  other  officers  were  completed 
mid  installed  hy  Bro.  Herring,  L.D.  Sister  Clare, 
W.V.T.,  .and  Sister  Austin  presented  on  behalf  of  the 
Bisters  a  very  handsome  Bible  for  the  use  of  tlie  Lodge.— 
May  19.  Two  initiated.  Refreshments  were  provided 
in  a  capital  style  by  the  sisters  of  the  Lodge,  under  the 
management  of  Sister  Thorpe,  W.V.T.  The  brothers 
gave  the  entertainment,  when  a  moat  enjoyable  eveninsr 
was  spent. 

LiNDi'ORT.— "Protector."  May  19.  A  very  interest- 
ing entertainment,  preceded  by  a  tea  to  which  nearly  00 
persons  sat  down,  was  held  in  celebration  of  the  14th 
anniversary.  Two  dialogues  were  rendered,  also  some 
first-class  singing  and  vocal  and  instrumental  music.  The 
proceedings  terminated  about  10  o'clock,  when  a  special 
session  was  held  and  four  candidates  initiated. 

Landi'Ort.— "Templars'  Alliance."  May  0.  AVell 
attended  session.  Election  of  officers.  W.C.T  Bro. 
Knight;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Knight  ;W.S.,  Bro.  Cousens. 
1  he  returns  wore  very  satisfactory,  shewing  an  increase 
of  12  during  quarter.  Two  candidates  initiated.— May 
13.  Open  session.  Programme  of  reading,  speeches,  reci- 
tations, 4c.,  well  rendered  and  greatly  appreciated  by 
members  and  friends  present,  all  enjoying  a  very  happy 
ei'enmg.  Two  proposed.— May  20.  Good  attendance. 
Discussion  on  D.L.  Digest.  Four  candidates  initiated, 
and  one  received  on  o.c.  Happy  evoning  spent. 

DONCASTBK.—"  White  Rose."  iMay  12.  Five  proposed 
and  one  initiated.  Good  discussion  on  (iood  of  the  Order. 
J.lection  and  installation  of  ofticers.  W.C  T  Bro 
Peel;  W.V.T..  Sister  Senior;  W..S.,  Bro.  '  Hali: 
Ireasurer  reiiorted  a  good  balance  in  hand  although  the 
Lodge  has  purchased  a  complete  set  of  officers  regalia 
also  Degree  Regalia.-  May  19.  One  initiated.  G.W  C  T  'a 
circular  and  summary  of  Last  G.L.  Session  at  Newport 
read,  which  caused  a  long  discussion.  Ifsual  standing 
eommittees  appointed    by   the  W.C.T.    Watchwords 


PROVINCIAL. 

GuiLDFORn.— "Guildford."   May  21.  Visited  bv  Bro 

Plynien,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Hattrellf  V.D.,  both  of  whom 

fo^nl-§S^v^eXd°.''"J„e';ti?ttd"o^^c"-c^°"^"' '"°- = 

H.  Parker  ;  readings,  Bros.  Le  Keux  and  Booth  ;  rec  ta: 
tions,  LroE.  Powell,  jun.,  Tunnell.  and  F.  Juelch 
Address  by  Bro.  L.  J.  Plymen,  D.CT. 

ExLTEu,— "Perseverance."  May  17.  Circular  i-e.,^ 
from  G.W.C.T.  Reporls  of  W.  Treasurer  and  Finrnce 
Committee  read  and  adopted.  Decided  to  ask  D  L  to 
sanction  Lodges  m  the  East  Devon  District  to  fix  their 
own  initiation  fees     Third  Degree  conferred  at  9  15  n  m 

Torquay. -"Excelsior."    May  21.      United    Lodee 

l^r^^n  ^'"-t  ^/"h^-'l-T,-'  P^"''^'"'-  Seven  Lodges 
were  represented.  The  following  brethren  took  part  in 
the  evenings  programme,  viz.,  Bro.  Braddon    P  DC  T   ■ 

D ts'^^B^i^pfkf -P  f,*E"  s""-  ?•«•■'--'  ^  B--  Blank,' 
^  1  J  '  J  i-  ."^V.  ■  .^'S.  Solos  were  sung  by  Bro 
Poland  and  Sister  Fletcher.  A  pleasant  and  enjoyable 
Tsed°^'  ""^  '""''»'«<';  ™«  re-admitted;  and  one  pro- 
Old  Brompion.-"  Safeguard,"  May   20.     One    ini- 


•\'i'°'*i~"'^'' ^""P"""''""-"  May  13.  New  offieers' 
night  Song  by  Bro  Hanson,  W.T.,  reading  by  Bro. 
£  wT'  iL-^i^J~^^'^  ^-  G- W.C.T. 's  circular  read 
by  W.S.  Short  discussion  on  G.L.  legislation.  Song  by 
Bro  Hanson,  reading  and  recitation  by  Bro.  Boyes. 
recitation  Bro.  Shaw. 

Whitchurch.-"  Hope  of  Whitchurch."  May  21  Full 
meeting.  Committees  reported  favourably  on  two  candi- 
dates. Both  accepted— one  initiated.  Programme  for 
present  quarter  adopted.  Representative  read  a  very 
encouraging  report  of  the  D.L.  Songs  and  recitations  by 
bros.  Day  and  Gardiner. 
M.iNCHESTER.— "  Concilio  et  Lahore."  May  22  Visit 
f  Glossop  Lodges,  who  officered  and  entertained  with  a 
programme  of  songa  melodian  solos.  &c.  Addresses  by 
-    sister.     BroB.     Williamson,     Wood,    and     McNally     • 

o.  Cooper  (the  Derbyshire  poet)  recited  two  of  hii 
poems  m  capital  style.  Refreshments  served.  Over  100 
present.  Very  pleasant  session.  One  proposed. 
■^hfr^lVr^"  «■:''»'?•>''■■•"  »I»y  18.  Social  pound 
ight.  G.W.C.T.'s  circular  read.  Collector  appointed 
lnd^S?'''^^T'f>r-  ^'"Z'  Kightley,  W.D.V.T.,  presided, 
and  addressed  the  raeetmg,  congratulating  the  Lodge  oii 
its  improved  condition.  Pleasant  meetmg.  Two  nro- 
po.sed.  '^ 

Manchester.-"  Woodward    Exeelsior."      May     20 
guter  Parkes,   being  responsible,  entertained  the  Lodge' 
.•jongs  by_aister8.    Report  of  D.L.  Reps,  very  interesting 
r    present   at    roll    call.     Sister    Kighlley 


Every    office.    ,..  ,„      „„.      ^,3^, 

W.D.VT.,  presided,  and  addreesed   the  Lodge. 


proposed.     Lodge  prospering. 
\0RK.---"  Victorious."     'The    Lodge   has 


On 


Thri 

since.     Oni 
Lodge-roon 
ceeds,  £2 
Lodge  is  no 
sister  was 


-.  .  .w«... .uun.        Alio    ijoage    Das    had  a  varv 

successful   quarter.    Ten    meetings  have    been    held  ib 

various  parts  of  the  city  in  connection  with  mission  work 

ers  initiated  during  the  quarter,    and   four 

public  entertainment  has  been  given  in  the 

,  ""f"  °T.,"i  ""'  ."e"  Institute,  and  the  pro- 

1.,    handed  to  a  brother  out  of  work     The 

'  healthy,  prosperous,  and  working  well.  One 

—  -i-obligated  last    Lodge    night.     Resolnttnn.. 

wtt'h  '>'"»  Pf  »?J'  '°  be  forwarded\o  tfe  city  members 

hanwTBro°F?-r™'tif  "!"'>'  ."^f  '  "'-'o  a  resoTutiS 
thanking  Bro.  E.  Close,  .Stockton,  for  his  action  in  sending 

qu^e^s\'r.i°i$:;^h?r^  °'  ^"'*  °" '"'  ^"-^"^  ^'-■°« 

BnAuroRD.-"  Alston."  The  annivereary  services  in 
connection  with  the  above  Lodge  commenced  with  a  tea 
and  entertainment  on  May  1.5.  There  were  present  a 
arge  number   of  members'and  friends.     The    mfncipal 

^atr'bv  PrS,-?o"''l''""'T';..'  '=°V^'^"^  "<  legerdemain 
;?!„  ^  i  f  .'".""^  Longfield,  which  were  exceedingly 
clever  and  highly  appreciated.  On  Sunday,  May  IG 
services  were  held  m  the  afternoon  and  evening  Johi; 
Tate  Esq  presided  on  both  occasions,  and  gave  two 
excellent  addresses.  Speeches  were  alsi  g?ven  by  Mr 
John  Noble,  Mr  E.  Hipkin,  Bro.  Wood,  Bro  Horner 
and  others.  Very  good  and  intelligent  audiences 
Several  pledges  taken,  and  four  names  wSre  handedlS  for 
proposition  m  the  Lodge.  The  choir  gays  a  good  eelw' 
tion  of  anthems,  under  the  direction  of  Bro^Law.o" 
The  Lodge  is  making  steady  progress,  'jawson. 


342 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


Mat  31    1886. 


Sandown  (Isle  of  WightJ.— 'TountaiQ  of  Hope." 
April  23.  A  public  tea,  at  which  about  90  membera  and 
friends  sat  down.  After  tea  the  Good  Templars  paraded 
the  town  m  regalia,  singing  selections  from  Sankey's, 
accompanied  by  Sister  A.  Holbrook  on  the  concertina. 
An  entertainment  was  held  in  th3  Lod^;e-room,  presided 
over  by  Bro.  A.  Butt,  of  the  Shanklin  Lodge,  who  gave 
an  excellent  address.  Songs  by  Sister  Corney  L.  Gray, 
recitations  by  Sisters  Stickland,  Rackett,  and  Kent  ; 
reading,  Bro.  Gray.  A  dialogue  was  given  by  Bros.  A. 
Butchers,  Potts,  llackett,  jun.,  and  Sisters  Strickland, 
Corney,  Gray,  and  Kent.  A  large  number  present. — 
April  30,  One  candidate  initiated,  one  restored,  and 
two  proposed.  Songs  by  che  members.  Reading  by  Bro. 
Wheeler,  of  Shanklin  Lodge.— May  7.  A  public  meeting 
was  held  to  celebrate  the  1-ith  anniversary.  Bro.  Wil- 
liams, P.D.C.T.  of  South  Hants,  and  Bro.  Rev.  J.  W. 
Rogerfl,of\Voolston, Southampton,  gaveaddresses,  Bro.  the 
Rev.  S.  AUin  presided.— May  14.  Election  of  officers: 
W.C.T.,  Bro.  G.  T.  Rickett,  jun.  (re-elected);  W.V.T., 
Sister  L.  Gray  (re-elected) ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Potts,  tien. 
Installed  by  Bro.  O.  Daish,  L.B. 

Kkiohley.— "  Reformation."  May  13.  Good  session. 
One  initiated,  and  one  elected.  The  question  of  Lodge 
furniture  was  delegated  to  a  committee.  After  business 
a  very  pleasant  surprise  was  provided  by  Sister  Brown 
and  Bros.  Brown  and  A.  Calvert  in  the  form  of  a  milk 
and  biscuit  repast.  After  this  Bro,  A.  Barnes,  W.C.T., 
on  behalf  of  the  Lodge,  presented  a  pair  of  carvers  to 
Bro.  F.  Brooke,  and  a  splendid  tea-pot,  cream  jug,  sugar 
basin,  and  tea  caddy  to  Bro.  A.  Aldous,  as  a  mark  of 
respect  on  the  occasion  of  their  marriage. 

Chertsey. — '*  Crusaders  of  Cliertsey."  May  13,  One 
initiated.  Sister  Leach,  D.S.J.T.,  visited  and  addressed 
the  Lndge.  Bro.  Woodger  gave  a  paper  on*' Potatoes." — 
May  20.  One  initiated,  one  admitted  by  cc,  and  one 
proposed.  Bro,  Goslmg  of  the  Walton  Olive  Branch 
Lodge  vibited  and  addressed  the  Lodge.  G.W.C.T. 
circular  read.  Experiences  by  Eros.  Williams  and 
Woodger,  and  Sister  Thompson. 

Cheltenham.  —  "St.  Mark's  Samaritan."  May  17. 
G.W.C.T. 's  circular,  &c.,  read  by  L.D.  Resolution  passed 
aiithorising  the  W.S.  to  draw  up  a  petition  in  favour  of 
Mr.  Conybeare'sBiI). 

Wimbledon. — "  General  Charles  Gordon." — May  4. 
Election  of  officers  resulted  as  follows  :—W.C,T.,  Bro. 
Root;  W.  Sec,  Bro.  C.  Langley ;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
L.  A.  Wheeler.  Increase  of  members  during  past 
quarter  four,  making  a  total  membership  of  51.  The 
newly-chosen  officers  were  installed  by  Bro.  Reid, 
L.I).~May  G.  "The  Templar  Tricycle  Club,"  had 
a  short  run  to  Mitcham,  and  entertained  a  public  meeting 
of  the  Christ  Church  and  Merton  Abbey  Gospel 
Temperance  Society.— May  18.  Bro.  C.  Pinhorn.  D.C.T., 
paid  us  a  visit.— May  19.  Tricycle  Club  paid  a  surprised 
visit  to  Hope  of  Norbiton.     Enthusiastic  welcome. 

BooTLE. — ' '  Guiding  Star."  May  3.  Election  and 
installation  of  otEcers.  Visit  from  Bro.  Kirkus,  V.D.— 
May  10.  Visit  from  Mona  (Welsh)  Lodge.  Coffee 
supper ;  glees  and  choruses  from  visitors.  May  17. 
Sacred  harmonies,  anthems,  and  selections  from  Sankey's 
Hymns. 

BuRSLEM. — "Charles  Garrett."  May  11.  One  member 
received  as  an  Ancient  Templar.  Good  session. — 
May  18.  Visit  of  Bro.  J.  Wiishaw,  D.S.  J.T.,  one  of  the 
representatives  to  Grand  Lodge  Session,  who  gave  a 
report  of  I  he  proceedings.  The  L.l>.  read  a  reply  to  a 
letter  which  had  been  sent  from  Sister  J.  Nield,  of  New 
Zealand,  formerly  a  Charter  member  of  the  Lodge. 

SoLTHALL. — "Armoury."  May  10.  Visit  from  the 
West  End  of  London  Lodge,  who  entertained  with  songs 
and  recitations.  Bros.  Rainfortb,  Lee,  and  Richardson, 
and  Sisters  Russell,  Gurney,  and  James,  and  Bro. 
Sunderland  tnok  part.  [Please  write  only  on  one  side  of 
the  paper. — Ed.] 

Eyde  (LW.).— "Ryde.^'  May  4.  Election  of  officers. 
W.C.T.,  Bro.  EUery;  W.S,,  Bro.  Arthur  Dunford  ; 
W.V.T.,  Bro.  Corry.— May  11.  Tit-bits  and  colfee 
supper.  This  was  responded  to  by  many  of  the  members, 
who  did  ample  justice  to  the  latter,  and  winding  up  the 
enjoyable  evening  by  some  amusing  tit-bits  from 


New  Malden.— "Sure  Refuge."  May  14.  Lodge 
Deputy's  night.  A  most  instructive  drill  was  carried  out 
by  Bro.  J.  C.  Woollacott.  Lodge  officered  by  new 
members,  who  conducted  an  initiation  service  with 
criticisms.— May  31.  Debate,  "Music:  Does  it  Tend  to 
Promote  Temperance  ?"  Bros.  Green,  Drewilt,  Cowley, 
Woollacott,  and  others  took  part,  decision  being  that  it 
does.  Eair  attendance.  D.L,  R«p9.  presented  written 
report  of  D.L.  session  held  15th  inst. 

Scunthorpe.— "Hope  to  Win."  M«y  20.  A  public 
meeting  in  Milton  Church;  Rev.  W.  Newton  presided, 
supported  by  Bros.  J.  Westoby,  J.  Carlisle,  and  other:-, 
when  an  address  was  given  by  Bro.  George  Orman  on 
Sunday  Closing.  Vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  Lord  St. 
Oswald  for  his  letter  stating  that  he  would  vote  for  the 
Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill,  and  for  a  donation  of  10^. 
to  the  funds. 

Dbiffikld. — '*  Hope  of  Drifheld."  May  14.  Visited 
Bro.  Guy  Hayler,  D.E.S.,  Bro.  C.  R.  Storr,  W.D.Sec, 
and  Bro.  Hutchcroft,  W.D.Chap.,  each  of  whom  gave  an 
interesting  address.  Bm.  George  Smith  promised  a  priz'-. 
value  20s.  to  the  member  who  succeeded  in  bringing  for 
initiation  the  largest  number  up  to  next  November.— 
May  21.  One  of  our  popular  sessions  w.ns  held,  when 
raembers  and  Iriends  were  present  in  largo  numbers. 
Coffee  and  biscuits  served  during  the  evening.  Addresses 
given  by  the  W.C.T..  Bro.  T.  Wilson,  Bro.  Thomas  Wil- 
son, P.W.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Carr,  of  Bradford.  Selections 
by  the  choir— consisting  of  Sisters  Verity,  Temple,  Smith, 
and  Bros.  W.  H.  Dandy,  H.  Baker,  W.  Smith,  and  T. 
Wilson.  Bro.  Stockdale  presided  at  the  harmonium.  A 
very  pleasant  evening  spent. 

OxroRD.— "  St.  Clements."  April  13.  Bro.  Martin 
elected  L.D.,  and  Bro.  Payne  E.K.  Lod^e closed  indue 
.form,  after  which,it  being  Brother'w  Surprise, they  invited 
the  sisters  tea   leg  of  mutton  supper.— April  20.    The 


W.S.  was  requested  to  write  a  letter  of  condolence  to  Mr. 
F.  Williams  (a  late  member  of  the  Lodge)  on  the  death 
of  his  daughter.  Bro.  Anstey  brought  a  motion  forward 
to  hold  a  Saturday  night's  mission.  Resolved  that  wt; 
adopt  it  several  volunteering  to  help.— April  23.  Social 
tea  at  0.30,  meeting  at  7.4.T  ;  vocal  music  and  recitations. 
Several  microscopes  on  view. — April  27.  Bro.  Davis, 
from  Welshpool,  made  a  few  remarks  in  regard  to  the 
Order  in  that  town.  The  W.S.  read  his  report,  which 
shewed  that  good  pm^reas  had  been  made  during  the 
quarter.— May  3.  Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T..  Bro. 
Anstey  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Boult ;  W.S.,  Bro.  Martin.  In- 
.stalled  by  theD  C.T..  Bro.  Wfatheiill,  who  afterwards 
gave  a  very  stirring  address. — May  11.  Three  proposed 
for  memliersliip, 

NonniTON  (.Surrey),— "  III  po  of  Norbiton."  May  12. 
Norbi ton's  Mope  J.T.  was  inaugurate  1  on  May  12 
by  Bro.  W.  H.  Shepheard,  W.D.M.,  with  Bro. 
0.  J.  Parker  as  S.J.T.,  and  Sister  T.  Parker  as 
assistant.  Six  adults  were  made  honorary  members  ; 
11  jwined  as  members  with  c.c. ;  15  initiated  as  new 
members,  and  the  officers  were  chosen.  Words  of 
encouragement  were  given  .by  Bro.  W.  H.  Shepheard, 
D.C.Sec,  and  Bro.  R.  Hyde,  D.C.Tres.,  who  were  sup- 
ported by  the  presence  of  many  brothers  and  sisters  of 
other  Lodges.  Later  in  *  he  evening  the  Hope  of  Norbiton 
session  was  opened  by  Bro.  Tickner,  W.C.T.,  and  was 
visited  by  the  Leatherhead  Perseverance  Lodge,  who  had 
to  bravo  very  unfavourable  weather  many  miles  by  road 
to  keep  their  appointment,  and  who  certainly  deserved 
our  best  thanks  ;  refreshment  provided  ;  they  officered 
the  Lodge,  initiated  tu'o  new  members,  and  entertained 
with  sang.-;,  readings,  &c. 

Devoni'OET,— "James  Tearc."  May  17.  Visit  of  the 
Ehott  Lodge.  Bro.  Sergeant  Griffiths,  R.M.L.T.,  pre- 
sidfd,  and  gave  an  earnest  address.  The  visitors  turned 
up  in  good  numbers  and  gave  an  excellent  entertainment : 
Solos,  duets,  recitations,  and  readings  by  Sisters  Wool- 
cock,  Cowl,  and  Collins,  Bros.  Woolcock,  Canr, 
P.  VV.D.Co.,  Griffiths,  Coiling,  and  Mumford.  Earnest 
addresses  by  the  W.C.T,,Bro3.  Cann, Palmer, Taylor,  and 
Sister  Carter. 

Devonpobt.— "Star  of  Morice Town  "  May  10.  Bro. 
Parkes,  W.C.T.,  presided,  and  appointed  the  quarterly 
committees.  Addresses  by  Sister  Hambly  and  Bro. 
Taylor.  Songs,  Sister  Christie  and  Bro.  Taylor.  A  very 
pleasant  meeting. 

Devonport. — "  Workman's  Rest."  May  22.  Visit  of 
the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  T.  H.  Hamley.  who  presided,  and  con- 
ducted a  Council  of  instruction.  Bro.  Taylor,  L.D.,  read 
the  G.W.C.T.  circular,  and  his  commission  as  L.D. 
Sister  Taylor  gave  a  reading,  as  did  Bro.  Taylor.  A  very 
pleasant  meeting. 

Bristol.—"  Morning  Star."  May  21.  G.W.C. 
opened  session  at  8.30.  Circular  read.  Visit  from  the 
Way  Star  J.T.  The  Juveniles  came  in  good  numbers, 
under  the  presidency  of  Bro.  Green,  S.  J.T.,  and  Bro. 
Connett.  Several  capital  recitations,  readings  and  solo3 
were  given.  A  most  pleasaut  and  interesting  evening 
was  spent. 

Petersfield. — "  Right  over  Wrong."  May  12.  Elec- 
tion of  officers  postponed  from  previous  session  in  conse- 
quence of  visit  of  Wardown  Lodge.  Exciting  contest. 
W.C.T.,  Bro.  Brightwell  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Cutler; 
W.S.,  Bro.  Horley.  Installed  by  Bro.  Stoodley, 
W.D.Co.  Five  members  of  District  Executive  present. 
May  10,— One  initiated.  Singing  ;  interesting  session. 
Fifty  present ;  nine  absent,  attending  District  Lodge  at 
Winchester. 

RvHoru  Colliery.- ''Ebenezer."  May  S.  Election 
and  installation  of  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Bro.T.  Richardson; 
W.V.T..  Bro.  Robert  Fox  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  J.  Proud.  The 
secretary  reported  an  increase  of  three  for  the  quarter. 
Seven  initiated. — May  21.  Arrangements  made  for 
District  Lodge,  Melodies  by  Bros.  Richardson,  Pearn, 
Carlin  and  Harris.     Three  proposed. 

WHirriNGTON  Moon.- "GloriousProspect."  May  19. 
Bro.  S.  Stevenson,  W.C.T.  Programme,  pound  night. 
After  business  and  a  discussion  on  smoking,  a  good 
number  of  parcels  were  sold  by  tho  W.C.T.,  realising  a 
small  sum  for  the  benefit  of  tho  funds. 

Redbdth.— "Help  and  Refuge."  May  11.  Election 
and  Installation  of  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  M.  Harris  ; 
W.V.T.,  Sister  B.  Hicks  ;  W.Sec,  Sister  E.  E.Mitchell. 
—May  18.  Two  candidates  proposed  and  one  initiated. 
Programme,  read,  say,  sing,  or  pay  a  penny ;  every 
member  contributed  towards  programme  ;  none  called 
upon  to  pay  the  penny  ;  good  attendance  ;  very  pleasant 
evening. 

ToTNES.— "Dart  Vale."  May  18.  Business  session; 
reports  of  past  officers  encouraging  especially  that  of 
S.J.T.;  the  G.W.C.T.'s  quarterly  circular  read. 
Visitors  present  from  Hope  of  Buckfast  Lodge  and 
Torquay  Excelsior.  For  Good  of  the  Order,  singing  by 
choir,  accompanied  by  Bro.  Jordan  on  the  flute ;_ 
recitation  by  Sister  Hedden,  of  the  Excelsior  Lodge  ;" 
earnest  addresses  by  Bros.  Andrews,  W.C.T.,  and  Searle, 
L.D.,  of  tho  Hope  of  Buckfast. 

Winchester,— "Itchen  Valley."  May  7.  Election  of 
officers,Bro.Bugg,W.C.T.,Bro.Wilmot,W.S0c,r«-el6cted. 
Tax  paid  on  .50  members  ;  increase  of  seven  during  tho 
quarter. -May  14.  Officers  installed  by  Bro.  Lucas, 
L.D.  Two  initiated.— May  21.  Reports  of  D.L.  Reps. 
G.W.C.T.  circular  read  by  Bro.  Lucas.  Mock  auction, 
which  realised  lis.  Id.  One  restored.  Watchwords 
sold  weekly. 

Margate.— "Perseverance."  May  21.  Public  meet- 
ing. Chair  taken  by  Rev.  Dyke  at  8  o'clock.  Opened 
with  prayer  by  Rev.  Watt.  Chairman's  address.  Song 
by  Bro.  Cole,  W.F.S. ;  recitation  by  Bro.  Dunthorne, 
L.E.S.  Address  by  Bro.  J.  M.  Slcinner,  U.K.A. 
Song  by  Sister  Jones.  Good  attendance  ;  very  pleaiant 
evening. 

Plymodth.— "Eliott."  May  21.  Annual  tea  and 
public  meeting,  presided  over  by  Bro.  E.  A.  Daviea, 
P.D.C.T.  On  May  19,  1871,  the  Lodge  was  instituted, 
and  from  it  has  sprung  a  great  influence  in  spreading 
the  Temperance  movement  through   Good   Templary. 


Oneof  the  6r8t  10  members  of  the  Lodge  has  instituted 
over  20  LoJges  in  the  two  counties  of  Devon  and  Corn- 
wall, and  his  name  is  still  on  the  roll ;  songs  by  Bros. 
■Tames,  Sergeant  Griffiths,  R.M.L.I.,  and  Manning  and 
Sisters  James,  Cowl,  and  Manning.  Reading.^  and 
addresses  by  Bros.  Sergeant  Wonlcock,  R.M.L.  J.,  Caun, 
Husband,  Smith  and  Mumford.  A  pleasant  evening 
spent,  and  two  candidates  obtained. 

JToot's  Cray.— **  Busy  Bees."  April  21.  Greetings 
received  from  Hope  of  Streatham  Lodge,  per  Bro. 
Farrance.  Readmgs  and  songs  by  visitors  and  members. 
-May  4.  Election  of  officers:  W.C.T.,  Bro.  H.  J. 
Knight;  W.V.T.,  Sister  M.  Alcock  ;  W.Sec,  Sister  S. 
Alcock.  Officers  installed  by  Bro.  H.  Hodder,  L.D. 
Reception  Committee  appointed  to  make  arrangements 
for  District  Lndge  at  Sidcup  on  May  22.— May  11. 
Standing  Committees  apiiointed.  Report  of  ofhcers  read 
and  adopted.  W.Sec's  report  shewed  a  total  number  in 
goodetanding,  Sfi  members,  being  an  increase  of  two  on 
the  previous  quarter.  W.Tr.  reported  a  good  balance  in 
hand. 

Ventnor.— "  Undercliffe."  Mayi24.  Open  session  at 
8.15.  Bro.  Clack  in  the  chair  ;  addresses  by  the  Rev.  A. 
Fogwell,  and  Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  Redhead ;  recitation, 
"  Slain  by  Drink,"  by  Mies  Mabey  :  instrumental  and 
vocal  music  by  the  sifters  and  brothers  ;  a  goodly  number 
of  visiters,  a  very  pleasant  and  profitable  evening. 

IRELAND. 
DuRLiN.— An  aggregate  session  of  all  the  Lodge3 
working  in  Dublin,  arranged  by  the  Executive  of  the 
Dublin  City  and  County  District  Lodge  waa  held  on 
Friday  evening.  May  21,  in  the  Central  Lecture  Hall, 
Westmoreland-street,  the  chair  being  occupied  by  the 
D.C.T.,  Sister  Mrs.  Atkin.  who  was  supported  by  the 
G.W.C.T.  and  G. W.Sec  There  was  a  very  fair  attend- 
ance, each  Lodgfl  being  represented.  The  meeting  was 
opened  at  7.4.5  o'cl-^ck.  A  programme  of  entertainment 
arranged  by  the  D.Sec,  Bro.  W.  R-  Emery,  was  gone 
through  in  an  admirable  manner,  and  a  most  instructive 
and  profitable  evening  spent.  The  following  kindly  con- 
tributed to  the  programme  : — Songs  :  Sisters  R.  Fitz- 
heneryand  Wbeller,  and  Bros.  Woodworth,  Chilton,  and 
Boucher :  readings  by  Bros.  Walsh  and  Howe,  and 
recitations  ny  Sisters  McKay  and  M.  Gilchrist.  Addresses 
ware  also  delivered  by  Bio.  C.  F.  Allen,  R.W.G.Treas. 
Bro,  T.  Treacy,  D.V.T.,  and  Sister  Mrs.  Atkin,  D.C.T., 
and  a  paper  by  Sister  H.  Moss,  L.D.,  all  of  which  were 
listened  to  with  close  interest  and  attention.  A  vote  of 
thanks  having  been  accorded  to  the  Executive  for  their 
efforts  in  connection  with  the  session,  the  meeting  closed 
at  10.  ir.. 

NAVAL. 

Old  Bromfton.— "Red,  White  and  Blue."  May  22. 
One  received  on  c.c.  Bros.  Beattie  and  Costello,  of  the 
R.E.'s,  congratulated  on  their  promotion.  Item  of 
evening,  "  brothers  surprise  sisters,"  was  well  carried 
out,  the  surprises  ci^usisting  of  both  useful  and  orna- 
mental articles,  viz.,  workboxes,  epergens,  vases,  kid 
gloves,  silk  handkerchiefs,  &c.,  &c. 


MILITARY. 

Trincomalie.— "  Duke  of  Albany."  March  29, 
Second  anniversary  celebrated  by  a  public  entertain- 
ment. The  Lodge  tnet  at  G  p.m.  to  initiate  candidate*, 
and  the  public  proceedings  commenced  at  7  p.m.  The 
room  was  crowded.  Songs  and  recitations  were  given  by 
the  members,  assisted  by  the  Unity  Lodge.  Refresh- 
ments were  prouided.  Up  to  date  there  are  33  members 
on  the  roll  in  good  standing. 

WiNCHEsTBB.—"Gariison  Safeguard."  May  IS.  Lodge 
opened  at  7.10  p.m.  by  Bro.  Sergeant  J.  Checkley, 
W.C.T.  Two  candidates  initiated  ;  two  proposed. 
Letters  read  from  Bro.  Harrison  Ireland,  G.W.C.T.  of 
India  ;  Bro.  Cootes,  Menden  Rose  Lodge  ;  the  G.W.C.T. 
of  Ireland,  Bro.  Howard  Kinsall,  A  vary  pleasant  even- 
ing spent,  and  very  good  attendance. 

DEGREE  TEMPLE. 
Claptox. — "  Havelock."  May  1!».  Large  attendance. 
Degree  of  Charity  conferred  on  two,  and  Fidelity  on 
nine  candidates.  Grand  Lodge  proceedings  discussed  on 
shert  report  by  Bro.  E.  A.  Gibson,  P.D.C.T.  ;  as  also 
preparations  for  next  Grand  Lodge  session  in  LoudoOi 
1887,  by  the  D.T.,  Bro.  Gaston. 

.GERMANY. 
Hamburg.— "Port  of  Hamburg."  Bro.  Captain  T. 
W.  Kitwood,  W.C.T.,  brought  greetings  from  U  of  his 
crew,  members  of  our  Lodge,  belonging  tos.s.  Cnxhaven, 
which  was  run  into  and  sunk.  Bro.  Kitwood  says,  how 
pleased  he  was  to  see  the  way  in  which  his  men  resisted' 
temptation,  as,  during  the  time  of  raising  his  vessel, 
drink  was  freely  served  out  on  board,  but  our  Templar 
brethren  proved  that  they  could  continue  on  their  long 
and  tedious  hours  of  labour  without  the  aid  of  alcohol. 
Fraternal  greetings  were  exchanged,  with  thanks  to  oar 
W.C.T.  for  what  he  had  done  for  the  Lodge,  wishing 
him  and  his  brave  crew  every  success,  and  a  speedy 
return  to  Hamburg. 


JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

Birmingham.— *'St.  Gabriel's."  This  Temple  con- 
tinues to  carry  on  iti  work  amongst  the  children  in  the 
poorest  part  of  Birmingham  most  efficiently  and  success- 
fully.— May  22.  Recitation  contest,  and  prizes  were 
offered  by  the  Executive  for  the  two  best  recitations. 
Bro.  Bloxham,  of  Highgate  Lodge,  acted  as  umpire. 
There  were  a  good  many  competitors,  and  the  prize  for 
girls  was  awarded  to  Muriel  Cariss,  whose  recitation  was 
excellent  and  received  hearty  applause.  The  prize  for 
buys  was  gained  by  Albert  Rowe,  the  "  tiny  "  sentinel  of 
the  Temple.  Prior  to  the  contest  there  were  eight 
initiations,  swelling  the  number  of  members  to  101,  the 
first  time  that  three  figures  have  been  reached  since  the 


Mat  31,  1888. 


THE     GOOD    TEMPLABS"    WATCHWORD. 


institution  of  the  Temple  in  September  last.  Several 
publicans  children  in  this  neighbourhood,  are  now  in  the 
ranks  of  St.  Gabriel'a  Juvenile  Temple. 

RATCLifi-.  — "Hope  of  Ratcliff."  May  19.  Eight 
initiated  ;  question-box  and  letters  read  and  answered 
by  Bros.  G.  Smith,  Brown,  S.J.T.,  which  proved 
instractive  and  entertaining. 

Old  Bbomptos.— "Red,  White,  and  Blue."  May  17. 
Ten  initiated,  making  over  100  in  f;<)od  standing ;  item  of 
evening,  aoug^.  &c. ;  s.mgB  by  Bro?.  Fowler.  Garside  ; 
recitations  by  Bro.  Galpin,  Sister  K.  Crisp,  &z.  ;  pnz?8 

E resented  ti^  Sister  L.  Burke  for  making  the  best  button- 
o'e  at  thd  button-hole  bee,  and  to  Bro.  Caiu  for  bringing 
lh«  second  beet  list  of  members  during  the  quarter  ;  large 
ttuitiber  present. 

DONCASTEU.— "Morning  Star."  May  10.  Opening 
eight  in  new  Lodge-room.  Pleasant  session ;  room 
crowded  ;  line  proposed  ;  14  ioitiated.  Sister  E.  Kerry 
ivas  presented  with  a  Bible  for  her  services  as  pianist 
during  the  past  year.  Bro.  C.  Sigston,  P.W.C.T., 
White  Rose  Lodge,  afterwards  gave  an  address  ;  other 
tnembers  also  spoke.  Sec.  report  shewed  198  children 
xa  good  standing,  an  increase  of  17  on  the  term  ;  trea- 
Borer's  report  good  ;  election  and  installation  of  officers. — 
May  17.  Good  meeting  ;  seven  proposed  ;  short  addresses 
by  superintendents,  and  afterwards  Bro,  Reddish  (a 
blind  brother)  ably  entertained. 

Shadwell. — On  Maj^  21  a  Temple  was  instituted  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Pride  of  Lyttleton  Lodge,  by  Bro. 
H.  Heal,  D.C.Co.,  assisted  by  Bros.  D.  Carman, 
V.S.J.T.;  Brown,  9.J.T.,  Thomas,  S.J.T.;  James.  L.D.; 
Xiindaey,  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  Mrs.  Hill,  L.D.,  and  about  oQ 
membersof  the  Hopeof  RatclifT  and  Limpet  J.T.  ;  22 
children  and  four  adults  were  initiated.  Sister  Mrs.  E. 
Hill  (Mile  End)  was  elected  superintendent,  and  Bro.W. 
Lindsey,  Assistant  Superintendent.  Practical  addresses 
by  Bros.  G.  Brown,  Carman,  Thomas,  and  Sister  Mrs. 
Hill.    The  Temple  was  named  the  Hope  of  Lyttelton. 

Chklsba.— "  Chelsea."  May  21.  Two  initiated  ;  Bro. 
Bell,  C.T.  Visit  of  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow,  who  acted 
B.  J.T.  on  the  behalf  of  Si«ter  E.  Kiramins.  Programme, 
writing  competition  by  sisters,  resulting  by  five  sisters  ; 
prizes  to  be  given  next  session.  Judges,  Sisters  Matkin 
and  Mastin,  and  Bro.  Grantham.  About  80  members 
present. 

SOTTTHWARK.— "Eagle."  May  19.  Four  initiated ; 
one  adult  member  admitted.  Sister  Rosina  Smith 
received  a  prize  for  bringing  the  largest  nutnber  of  new 
members  in  April.  Some  recited,  others  sang  ;  a  very 
pleasant  session. 

WiNCHESTKa. — *'  Hope  of  the  ruturp."May  17.  Super- 
intendent, Bro.  Hooper.  A  very  good  programme.  Temple 
doing  very  well.    Eight  Juveniles  initiated. 


DISTRICT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS. 
S.W.  L.\NCASBIBE,— Chowbent,  Atherton,  May  15. 
Meeting  opened  at  3  p.m.,  Bro.  R.  Anders,  D.S.J.T., 
presiding.  Reports  of  Duntrict  Supt.  Sec.  and  Treasurer 
were  read  and  adopted.  These  shewed  one  new  Temple 
having  been  instituted  during  the  quarter,  and  that  a 
new  system  of  visitation  of  Temples  by  visiting  superin- 
tendents had  been  organised  by  the  E.xecutive,  by  which 
a  date  was  fixed  for  a  special  quarterly  visit  to  be  paid 
by  each  V.S.  in  addition  to  one  at  some  date  at  his  own 
convenience.  The  Treasurer's  report  shewed  a  balance 
in  hand.  The  death  of  Bro.  J.  P.  Morewood,  P.W.D.Co., 
was  recorded.  A  rpsolution  in  favour  of  the  prmciple 
of  Mr.Conybeare's  Intoxicating  Liquors  (Sale  to  Children) 
Bill  was  adopted.  A  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  Bro, 
Arthur  Newell,  D.Cd.,  for  a  present  of  books  and  the 
institution  of  quarterly  reciting  contests.  It  was  also 
resolved  that  in  addition  to  the  usual  tax  each  Temple 
pay  a  quarterly  council  fee  towards  working  expenses  of 
Council.  It  was  further  ordered  that  officers  attending 
Executive  meetings  have  their  travelling  expenses  paid. 
The  Council  was  adjourned  at  5.30  p.m.,  and  after  tea  a 
procession,  headed  by  the  Athertim  Tempei-ince  Brass 
Band  and  the  City  of  Refuge  Lodge  (Ch  wbent),  and 
banner  paraded  the  town.  A  public  mee-mg  was  held 
later  on,  presided  over  by  the  D.S.J.T.,  at  wbich  a 
reciting  contest  by  members  of  the  Try  Again  Juvenile 
Temple  took  place.  Addresses  were  delivered  bv  Bros. 
Anders,  D.S.J.T.,  Morris  Jones,  W.D.S.,  Kirkus, 
P.W.D.S.,  and  others.  Bro.  West,  L.D.,  acted  as 
accompanist. 

SUB-DISTRICTS,  CONVENTIONS,  &c. 

Sheffield  Convention.— The  annual  session  of  the 
Sheffield  Convention  was  held  at  the  Friends'  Schools, 
on  May  10,  when  a  large  number  of  members  from  the 
various  Lodges  in  and  around  Sheffield  were  present. 
An  extensive  account  of  operations  during  the  year  was 
submitted,  shewing  that  the  ordinary  work  of  the  Lodges 
had  been  well  attended  to,  and  that  some  special 
work  had  been  done  in  the  electoral  and  mission  de 
partments  of  a  most  useful  kind,  the  state  of  the 
Order  being  very  encouraging.  The  financial  statement; 
shewed  receipts  £164  14s.  6id.;  payments,  £126  12s.  -iSd. 
cash  in  hand,  £38  23.  2d.  The  assets  were  £47  17b.  8d., 
and  the  liabilities  nil.  The  following  officers  of  the  Con 
vention  for  1886-7  were  installed  by  Bro.  J.  Hampshire, 
D.E.S.,  assisted  by  Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  Thornley,P.D.C.T., 
and  Bro.  F.  Lodge,  V.D..  viz.  :— W.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  E. 
Clegg ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  M.  J.  Dnncaster  ;  W.S.,  Bro, 
Walter  Uraville;  W.F.S..  Bro.  John  Parker  ;  W.T.> 
Bro.  James  Wills ;  W.Cb.,  Bro.  Rev.  H.  J.  Boyd  ; 
W.M.,  Bro.  A.  C.  Hayes;  P.W.C.T.,  Bro.  T.  W.  Lin- 
coln :  W.G.,  Bro.  G.  Akers  ;  W.Sent.,  Bro.  A.  Kuypers; 
W.A.S.,  Bro.  C.  Cooper;  W.D.M.,  Sister  S.  A.  Cham- 
berlain. Bro.  W.  E.  Clegg.  W.C.T.,  presented  the 
Ohallenge  Trophy  to  Home  of  Safety  Lodge,  HolHosend, 
as  being  the  most  successful  Lodge  during  the  year.  Mrs. 
Soncaster,  representing  the  "  Sale  of  Work  "  Committee, 
handed  to  the  treasurer  the  sum  of  £25,  the  proceeds  of 
the  recent  conversazione.  The  committees  for  the 
Huniog  year  were  appointed,  and  the  meeting  closed. 


GRAND  EXECUTIVE  COUNCIL. 

EmMi.v(.HAM,    May    21,    1880,    at    9.40    a.m. 
All   the  Executive   officers   were  present.     The 
G.W.M.  opened  with  prayer. 

Trade  Report. — The  report  of  the  trading  de- 
partment was  presented,  and  after  some  discussion 
oil  various  points,  adopted. 

Transfer  of  Lodge.— The  transfer  of  Southtown 
Lodgfi  from  Suffolk  District  to  Norfolk  was  con- 
firmed. 

A^ALUATiox  OF  Stock  Fjxtukks,  «£<.'. — The 
G.W.Sec.  submitted  a  valuation  of  office  stock, 
fixtures,  plant,  &c., taken  by  Bro.  W.  H.  Richards, 
which  shewed  a  larger  sura  than  the  amount  stand- 
ing in  balance-sheets. 

Quarterly  axd  Mo^THLT  Accounts. ^The 
monthly  accounts  were  passed  for  payment,  and 
the  income  and  expenditure  for  the  quarter  ex- 
amined in  detail. 

Home  Mission. — Various  items  in  connection 
with  Home  Mission  were  dealt  with. 

Bro.  Poulter. — The  G.W.Sec.  read  a  letter  from 
Bro.  J.  E.  Poultcr,  P.G.A.S.,  thanking  the  Execu- 
tive for  tho  kindly  references  to  him  in  the  report 
presented  to  Grand  Lodge. 

New  Offices. — The  Standing  Sub-committee, 
Bros.  Malins,  CoUings,  and  Derrington,  were 
authorised  to  transact  the  necessary  business  con- 
nected with  completion  of  new  premises  and  the 
rent  of  tho  board-room  was  fixed. 

"Grand  Lodge  TniEs."— The  G.W.  Sec.  re- 
ported that  there  was  a  profit  of  £1  43.  from  the 
Grand  Lodge  Times. 

Special  Sessions  Grand  Lodge. — These  were 
arranged: — Penzance,  July  2;  Crystal  Palace, 
July  13;  Liverpool  International  Exhibition, 
August  28.  Executive  meetings  wore  fixed  : — 
London,  July  12  ;  Liverpool,  August  27. 

Briti.sh  and  Colonial  Temperance  Congress. 
—The  G.W.C.T.,  G.E.S.,  and  G.W.  Sec.  were  ap- 
pointed to  attend  this  Congress. 

Welsh  Grand  Lodge. — The  Grand  Sentinel, 
Bro.  J.  J.  Thomas,  was  appointed  to  attend  this 
Grand  Lodge. 

Constitutions, — The  Revised  Constitutions  were 
submitted  and  passed  after  examination. 

Committees. — The  following  committees  were 
appointed  :  PoUf'ical  Action — Bro.  J.  Kempster, 
Essex ;  John  Mann,  Surrey  E.  and  M.  ;  L. 
Crow,  Essex  ;  J.  H.  R.  Moloney,  Middlesex  ;  J. 
M.  Skinner,  Kent,  E.  ;  N.  W.  Hubbard, 
t^urrey,  E.  and  M.  ;  W.  Dodgson,  Durham,  S. 
Orphanage — Sister  Robson,  Cheshire,  W.  ;  Sister 
Walshaw,  Yovks,  N.W.  ;  Sister  Webb,  Hereford  ; 
Bro.  Malins,  Warwick  ;  Bro.  Collings,  Lancashire, 
S.  W.  i^pecial  Committee  oit  Besolution  re  Orphanage 
— Bros.  Edward  Wood,  John  Bowen,  John  Kemp- 
ster, J.  Malins,  J.  B.  Collintis,  Rev.  J.  Deans, W.  S. 
Clark.  Appeals — Bro.  J.  Davies,  Cheshire,  W. ;  Bro. 
Todd,  Cumberland,  E.  ;  Bro.  Dalzell,  Notts; 
Bro.  Wardropper,  Durham,  N.  ;  Bro.  Burleigh, 
Hunts,  N.  Iliimii  artrf  Ode  Book — Bros.  Malins, 
R.  P.  J.  Simpson,  Rev.  W.  Mottrara,  Herbert,  J.W. 
Hopkins,  Rev.  E.  Franks,  and  Sister  Young. 
Nr^ro  Mission — Bros.  Rev.  J.  Mackenzie,  Rev. 
H.  J.  Boyd,  John  Glaisyer,  Sisters  A.  M.  Green, 
Lizzie  Osborn,  Catherine  Impey,  L  Metford  and 
M.  E.  Docwra. 

Political  Action. — The  G.E.S.  submitted  plan 
of  proposed  petitions,  and  resolutions  which  he  pro- 
posed sending  to  D.E.Supt. 

Death  of  Sister  Lady  Ogle. — A  resolution 
expressive  of  the  loss  to  the  Order  and  to  the  cause 
of  Temperance  by  the  death  of  Sister  Lady  Ogle 
was  adopted. 

British  Temperance  League  Annual  Meet- 
ings, June  29  and  30. — Sister  Mrs.  Eccles  and  Ero. 
J.  Edwards  were  appointed  to  represent  the  Grand 
Lodge. 

Presentation  to  Library. — The  G.W.Sec.  read, 
letter  from  Mr.  J.  Dimond,  Southport,  presenting 
several  volumes  of  the  Bechabite  Magazine,  and 
promising  to  complete  the  set,  and  very  hearty 
thanks  were  given  for  the  same. 

After  transacting  other  business,  the  meeting: 
closed  at  6.40  p.m. 

John  B.  Collings,  (Hon.)  G.W.Sec. 


LOST. 

THE  TERRIBLE  FATE  OF  A  SMALL  BODY  OF 
MEN',  AND  THE  FUrURE  HANGING  OVER 
MANY  OTHERS. 

The  kteper  of  the  Eddystone  lighthouse  recently 
discovered  a  bottle  oontaining  the  following  pachQtio 
sentences,  the  last  expressions  of  a  small  band  of  ship- 
wrecked men  :^ 

'■  We  hiive  been  living  Ujion  a  raft  for  10  days,  and 
for  more  than  half  of  the  time  without  water.  We 
have  hoped  agaiost  hope,  and  now  are  ready  and 
waiting  for  death.  Anything  is  better  than  this 
agony.  We  cannot  endure  it  more  than  a  few  hours 
longer.  Yesterday  we  saw  a  vessel  and  thought  we 
were  safe,  but  it  passed  on  without  seeing  us.  To-day 
we  have  abandoned  hope.  Sach  a  death,  away  from 
friends,  and  in  such  agony,  is  terrible.  To  look  into 
the  cannon's  mouth  requires  bravery,  but  to  face 
death  coming  slowly,  but  surely,  needs  only  despair. 
There  is  no  hope." 

The  only  difference  between  the  experience  of  these 
men  and  thousands  of  others  on  Innd  to-day  is  that 
the  shipwrecked  men  realised  their  fate,  while  tho 
others  do  not.  They  are  in  just  as  certain  danger, 
but  are  wholly  unconscious  of  it.  They  are  aware 
that  their  heads  pain  them  frequently  ;  chat  their 
appetite  is  fickle  ;  that  they  are  losing  flesh  or  pos- 
sibly bloating  ;  that  their  skin  is  often  hot  or  fever- 
ish alternating  with  distressing  chills  ;  that  at  times 
breathing  is  difficult  ;  that  the  ambition  is  gone  and 
despondency  frequently  occurs.  People  notice  theeo 
things  but  think  they  are  caused  by  some  cold  or 
indigestion,  and  hence  give  them  no  further  thought. 
Anyone  of  the  above  symptoms  recurring  at  intervals 
indicates  a  diseased  condition  of  the  kidneys  which 
IS  certain  to  result  in  Bright's  disease  if  permitted  to 
go  on  unchecked.  ^Vhat  the  terrors  of  this  terrible 
disease  are  can  never  be  described,  but  it  has  carried 
oflf  some  of  the  finest  men  and  most  noble  women 
England  has  ever  produced.  "About  one-third  its 
victims."  says  Dr.  Roberts,  the  highest  authority  on 
the  subject,  "through  neglect  to  take  the  disease 
promptly  in  hand  on  its  first  appearance,  die  of  uremic 
poisoning,  in  convulsions  or  diarrhoea.  Many  die 
from  watery  suffocation,  from  gangrenous  erysipelas 
in  the  lege  and  thigh?,  pneumonia,  heart  disease, 
apoplexy,  intestinal  ulcerations,  paralysis,  &o.,  all  of 
which  troubles  are  the  result  of  Bright'^  disease." 

Another  high  authority  says :—"  Diabetes  and 
Bright's  disease  of  the  kidneys  always  terminate  in 
death  if  discovered  too  late,  but  yield  readily  to  treat- 
ment if  taken  in  time.  Thousands  of  people  who  pass 
thick,  yellow  matter,  with  brickdust  se^iiment,  and 
complain  of  a  slight  backache,  headache,  dizziness, 
imperfect  vision,  cold  back,  hands  and  feet,  general 
debility,  ire,  &c.,  are  victims  to  this  deadly  disease, 
unknown  to  theraeelves,  and  when,  at  last,  overcome 
by  its  exhausting  influeucR  they  present  themselves  to 
their  medical  attendant,  he,  nine  times  out  of  ten, 
will  write  out  a  prescription  for  malarial  poison,  or 
discovering  their  terrible  condition,  inform  them  that 
they  have  come  '  too  late.'  " 

To  permit  the  kidneys  to  rot  away  or  to  suffer  lime- 
stone deposits  to  accumulate  in  the  bladder  is  critninal 
carelessness,  especially  when  it  can  be  entirely  avoided 
by  care  and  the  use  of  the  proper  means.  For  this 
purpose,  however,  there  is  but  one  known  remeJy,and 
that  is  Warner's  Safe  Cure,  which  can  be  obtained 
from  all  chemists  or  druggists,  or  of  H.  H.  Warner 
and  Co.,  i7,  Farriugdon-street,  London,  E.G.  It  is  true 
there  are  many  preparations  that  claim  to  cure  or  re- 
lieve these  trouble8,bnt  no  remedy  has  ever  been  found 
that  absolutelydoesthisexcepttheone  above  mentioned. 
It  is  actually  the  only  proprietary  medicine  which  has 
ever  received  the  unqualified  endorsement  of  the 
medical  profession.  Among  the  hundreds  of  medical 
men  who  have  prescribed  it  aad  written  about  its 
wonderful  properties  are  such  lights  in  the  profession 
as  Dio  Lewis,  M.D.,  who  stands  ab  tho  very  head  and 
front  of  hygienic  science,  and  Dr.  Robert  A.  Gunn, 
the  well-known  president  of  the  United  States 
Medical  College,  of  New  York  City.  These 
men  are  men  of  science  who  value  their 
reputation  as  their  life,  and  who  would  not  endorse 
a  thing  unless  they  knew  it  to  possess  merit  of  the 
highest  degree.  But  the  thousands  of  men,  women, 
and  children  in  every  nook  and  corner  of  America 
who  have  been  kept  from  disease  and  saved  from 
death  by  means  of  Warner's  Safe  Cure  speak 
more  truly  for  its  value  than  could  all  the  endorse- 
ments of  every  physician  in  the  land.  They  do  not 
speak  of  its  chemical  properties,  but  of  its  healing 
powers.  They  know  the  value  of  the  remedy,  for  it; 
has  restored  them  to  health.  The  above  facts  all 
shew  that  it  is  a  duty  you  owe  yourself  and  your 
friends  to  not  only  carefully  observe  and  reflect  upon 
these  things,  but  to  attend  to  them  in  time. 


The  May  Meetings. — Friends  visiting  London  may! 
find  excellent  day  accommodation  at  the  Londonj 
Central  Club,  Bridewell-place.  New  Bridge-street,  E.G. 
Luncheons,  teas,  &c.,  at  moderate  tariff.  Country 
subscriptions  lOs.  6d.  per  annum.  Reading  aud> 
writing-rooms,  &c.  I  ^ 


Bho.  Rosbottosi  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
and  sing.— 100,  Pool  Stock,  Wigan,  Lancas.— [Advt  ] 

"Wk  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  Of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raine's  advertisement,  which  will  be  foupd 
m  these  pages.— [Advx.1 


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Mat  31,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

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We  would  impress  upon  Advertisers  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columns.  Tha  extecBive  ciiculathion  of  the 
Watchword— the  Official  OrRan  of  the  Grand  Lodge— 
Bhould  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relatirp  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
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members  of  Parliament  would  not  vote  square  if 
they  could  get  votes  without  pledging  them- 
selves. But  even  the  ■'  vote  for  vote  "  policy 
will  not  reach  the  House  of  Lords,  unless 
they  so  abundantly  prove  tliemselves  the 
enemies  of  Temperance  tliat  teetotalers  are 
obliged  to  compass  the  abolition  of  the  House 
of  Lords  as  a  preliminary  to  the  prohibition  of 
the  lirjuor  traffic.  Kotten  vested  interests 
have  a  liking  for  each  other  just  as  certain 
lands  of  vermin  thrive  on  putrefaction.  We 
have  heard  some  of  our  Temperance  politicians 
regret  that  Sir  AVilfrid  LawEon  was  '^o 
strong  an  opponent  of  the  Lords.  Per- 
haps, now,  apart  from  all  party  con- 
siderations, the  recent  conduct  of  the  Lords 
may  modify  this  regret,  and  we  may  recognise 
the  sagacity  of  Sir  Wilfrid  in  opposing  the 
Lords  as  the  defenders  of  the  liquor  interest. 
We  do  not  forget  that  Lord  Salisbury  bitterly 
opposed  the  prohibition  of  the  payment  of 
wages  in  public  houses;  and  his  main  reason  was 
that  many  hundreds  of  publicans  would  be  de- 
prived of  their  meansoflivelihoodunless  they  were 
allowed  tlius  to  entrap  their  men  at  the  time 
they  received  their  wages,  and  before  they  could 
reach  their  wives  and  families.  Notwithstand- 
ing any  Conservative  tendencies  we  may  h^jve 
liad,  this  settled  Lord  Salisbury  in  our  esti- 
mation, and  liis  recent  speech  and  con- 
duct only  confirm  our  opinion  of  his 
callous-heartedness.  It  would  seem  that  work- 
ing men  and  their  families  are,in  his  estimation, 
only  so  many  inferior  creatures  for  rich  brewers, 
publicans,  and  land  owners  to  subsist  upon. 
We  abhor  such  doctrines,  and  could  wish  that 
all  men  were  in  some  fashion  converted  who 
hold  tliem,  and  that  all  institutions  were 
aboli.shed  that  tend  to  keep  the  people  in  the 
slavery  of  drinkdom.  That  97  ignoble  lords, 
representing  nobody  but  themselves,  should 
thus  override  the  will  of  a  whole  county  full 
of  working  people  who  simply  desire  to  live 
purer  and  nobler  lives,  and  to  free  themselves 
from  enticements  to  intemperance  upon  their 
one  day  of  rest — be  it  their  Sabbath  or  their 
secular  holiday — is  a  scandal  and  a  dis- 
grace. Punch  once  had  a  picture  of  some 
miners  who  saw  a  clergyman  approaching,  and 
on  one  of  their  number  saying  who  he  was, 
another  remarked,  "Heave  a  brick  at  him." 
This  we  took  to  indicate  Punch's  estimate  of  the 
low  brutality  of  the  men.  What  will  Punch 
say  now  when  the  men  of  Durham  clamour  for 
a  sober  Sunday,  and  when  97  ignoble  lords 
deny  them  the  simple  justice  of  self-govern- 
ment in  so  righteous  a  direction  '!  We  would  not 
say  to  the  Durham  miners,  "  Heave  a  brick  at 
S.ilisbury  "  ;  but  we  should  certainly  regard  it 
as  a  healthy  sign,  when  any  of  these  97  tom- 
noddies may  parade  themselves  in  the  Durham 
coalfields,  if  they  should  meet  witli  an  unmis- 
takably warm  reception. 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    MAY    31,    1886. 


NINETY-SEVEN  IGNOBLE  LORDS. 

SiiviiNTY  iiol'lc  lords  voted  for  the  tliird 
reading  of  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill, 
and  97 — can  we  call  them  noble  also  ? — voted 
against  it ;  so  that  the  Bill  was  thrown  out  by 
a  majority  of  27.  Whatever  the  rank  or  titles 
of  these  men,  we  call  this  ignoble  conduct. 
We  met  a  Radical  teetotal  member  of 
Parliament  on  tlie  morning  after  the  division, 
and  he  .actually  said  he  was  glad  the  Lords  had 
thrown  out  the  Bill.  We  asked  why  he  was 
glad.  He  said,  "  Because  it  will  teach  our 
Temperance  men  what  they  may  expect  from 
the  liords  and  the  Tories."  This  was  all  very 
well    from    a    Radical,  but   our  Conservative 


In  anoihek  colu.mn  we  give  an  article  on  Good 
Templary,  from  "  Hazell's  Annual  Cyclopiedia,'' 
which  comprises  much  matter,  intended  to  be  a 
cyclopaedia  of  current  institutions,  events,  and  con- 
temporary individuals.  It  is  a  remarkable  work  of 
some  000  pages,  and  contains  nearly  2,000  articles. 
Itis  edited  by  E.  D.  Price,  F.G.S. 

The  Temperance  Conobe.ss  at  Ckoydon  was 
one  of  the  most  complete  ever  devised,  and  the 
admirable  papers  read  thereat  will  make  the  volume 
of  proceedings  of  especial  v.aUie.  It  was  thought  to 
charge  Os.  for  the  volume,  but  especial  assistance 
enables  the  hon.  secretary,  A.  Grinstead,  Esq., 
Crojdou,  to  promise  copies  at  2s.  Gd. 


"  Teetotal  Blue-coat  Boys  at  the  Man- 
sion House  '*  forms  the  lar^e  front  page 
illustration  of  the  Jiirenile  Templar  for 
June,  accompanied  by  suitable  letterpress. 
The  whole  number  is  exceedinjjly  attractive  and 
J,  .      1       ,  .  .  i     ii      .    1  1     *i      c       entertaining,  and  deserves  ],ushintT  as  a  cheap  and 

friends  who  vote  coi^sistently,  independently  of  a  ^^  p^per'for  children. -;The  edition  published 
.candidates  party  politics,  may  wed  reply,  thatl„„der  the  name  of  Snn'rUe  is  well  adapted  for 
a  Urge  number  of  so-called  Liberal  and  Radical  I  drcijlation  in  Sunday-schools  and  Bands  of  Hope. 


May  31,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPL^VRS     WATCHWORD. 


THE  DEATH  OF  LADY  OGLE,  P.G.W.V.T. 

We  have  to  record  the  death  of  one  of  the  early 
friends  of  our  Order,  and  one  who,  having  given  it 
the  advantage  of  her  name  and  influence,  in  its 
early  days,  retained  her  membership  up  to  the  time 
of  her  decease.  Lady  Ogle  filled  the  office  of 
G.W.V.T.  in  the  year  1873-74,  having  been  elected 
to  that  office  at  the  Bristol  session  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  England. 

The  late  Lady  Ogle,  of  Withdeane  Court,  near 
Brighton,  was  Lady  of  the  Manor  of  Withdpane, 
daughterof  the  late  William  Thomas  Roe,  Esq., 
Commissioner  of  Customs  and  Chancellor  of  the 
Duchy  of  Lancashire  ;  granddaughter  of  the  late 
Sir  E.  Bering,  Bart.,  of  Surrenden-Dering,  Kent  ; 
niece  of  the  late  Sir  Frederick  Adair  Roe, 
Bart. ,  formerly  Chief  Magistrate  at  Bow-street  ; 
and  widow  of  the  late  Captain  Sir  Chalmer  Ogle, 
who  was  the  eldest  son  of  Admiral  Sir  Charles 
Ogle.  Her  husband  died  in  1850.  In  the  vicinity 
of  Brighton,  Lady  Ogle  was  known  for  her  Christian 
benevolence  and  active  sympathy  with  the  poor. 
Her  private  chapel  and  mission-hall  were  centres  of 
Christian  work,  and  her  purse  was  largely  drawn 
upon  for  the  relief  of  the  temporal  necessities  of 
those  around  her,  as  well  as  for  ministering  to  their 
spiritual  advancement. 

Her  interest  in  the  Temperance  movement  was 
shewn  by  personal  effort  and  abstinence,  as  well  as 
by  financial  aid.  Slie  nr.st  signed  the  pledge  to 
induce  an  old  and  faithful  servant— a  victim 
to  intemperance — to  do  the  same,  and  her 
influence  and  example  thus  saved  one  who 
lived  afterwards  for  some  years  a  consistent  Chris- 
tian life,  and  whose  end  was  perfect  peace.  Lady 
Ogle  kept  a  pledge-book  and  cards,  and  was  un- 
wearied in  her  efforts  to  reclaim  the  fallen  and  to 
watch  over  the  rescued.  A  Total  Abstinence 
Society  and  Band  of  Hope  were  carried  on  at 
Windsor  Hall,  her  ladyship's  mission  -  hall,  before 
Good  Templaiy  existed  at  Brighton,  and  on  Bro. 
'  Parsons  holding  a  meeting  there  to  recommend  the 
Order,  a  Lodge  v^as  instituted,  called  the 
Withdeane  Court  Lodge,  No.  008,  and  Lady 
Oglo  became  its  W.C.T.,  and  was  subsequently 
elected  W.D.  Treasurer  for  the  Sussex  District. 
In  August,  1872,  the  second  Convention  of  the  Order 
for  the  county  of  Sussex  was  held  in  the  chapel 
and  grounds  of  Withdeane  Court,  which  was 
attended  by  theG.W.C.T,  who  was  then  suffering 
from  illness,  and  was  very  kindly  nursed  at  Lady 
Ogle's  house.  We  gather  from  the  report  of  the 
proceedings  in  the  TcmpJar  of  that  date  that  every- 
thing passed  oft' with  great  cdat  and  enthusiasm. 

The  death  of  Lady  Ogle  occurred  on  JNIay  12,  at 
the  age  of  02.  She  had  long  been  a  conBtmed 
invalid,  having  lost  her  sight  for  some  years  past. 
Her  remains  were  buried  on  the  17th  inst.  in  the 
Brighton  Extra  Mural  Cemetery,  and  a  large  con- 
course of  tho  poor  as  well  as  many  distinguished 
friends  were  present. 

We  learn  from  the  i>Vi<;/i(oii  Gicf  Me  that  "the 
mournful  procession  left  Withdeane  Court  at  1 
o'clock,  and  slowly  wended  its  way  along  the 
Preston-road,  which  was  lined  with  spectators  of 
all  ranks  of  society,  and  who,  almost  one  and  all, 
reverently  lifted  their  hats  and  remained  bare- 
headed as  the  cor/(V;e  passed.  Many  of  the  places 
ofbusiness  were  also  partlyclo3ed,andsignsof  mourn 
ing  were  very  generally  observable.  Passing  slowly 
through  the  rapidly  increasing  throng  of  onlookers. 
many  of  whom  turned  and  joined  in  the  procession 
of  pedestrians  which  followed  the  vehicles,  thf 
procession  proceeded  by  way  of  Round  Hill 
crescent  and  Upper  Lewes-road  to  the  Extr; 
Mural  Cemetery,  '  at  the  gates  of  which 
it  was  joined  by  a  fresh  and  numerous 
contingent  of  tho  public.  The  scene  was 
solemnly  impressive  as  the  long  string  of  carriages 
followed  and  flanked  on  either  side  by  hundreds  ol 
pedestrians,  slowly  wended  its  way  up  tho  tree- 
ahaded  avenue  leading  to  the  burial  ground,  the 
monotonously  even  tolling  of  tho  I>ell  for  the  dead, 
and  the  semi-gloom  occasioned  by  the  leafy  foliage 
of  the  trees  overhead  influencing  the  slowly  advanc- 
ing crowd  to  silence,  until,  save  for  the  sound  of 
the  wheels  and  of  the  feet  of  the  pedcstrians.silence 
prevailed.  On  reaching  the  gate  of  the  chapel  a  short 
halt  took  place  while  the  cothn,  still  covered  with 
its  floral  tributes  of  regard  and  affection  for  the 
departed,  was  removed  from  the  car,  and  carried 
into  the  sacred  edifice,  where  the  first  portion  ol 
the  burial  service  for  the  dead  was  performed  bj 
the  Rev.  J.  G.  Gregory,  Incumbent  of  Emmanuel 
Church,  and  the  Rev.  Mr.  Jackson  (Vicar  of 
Patcliam).     The  service  was  peculiarly  impressive, 


and  the  hymns  were  especially  appropriate.       The 
first  sung  was  the  well-known  one  commencing, 

'  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,' 
followed  by 

'  Who,  who  are  these  beside  the  chilly  wave  ?' 
By  the  time  the  fii-st  portion  of  the  service  had 
been  brought  to  a  conclusion  some  700  or  800 
people  had  assembled  round  the  special  space 
which  had  been  reserved  for  the  grave.  This  was 
r,ailed  off  with  an  iron  palisading  which  was  draped 
with  black.  A  raised  platform  was  placed  round 
the  grave,  covered  with  crimson  cloth,  and  at  the 
head  of  the  grave  the  enclosure  was  banked  up  with 
moss  and  growing  plants  and  the  wreaths  which  had 
been  sent  were  also  deposited  here,  while 
the  coffin  was  awaiting  its  lowering  to  tho  grave." 
Numerous  wreaths  were  deposited  by  loving  hands, 
and  the  report  further  states  that  "no  one  who 
was  present  at  the  concluding  portion  of  the  sad 
rites  could  fail  to  be  struck  by  the  wide  range  of 
sympathy  and  respect  which  was  exhibited  by  those 
who  had  flocked  to  the  grave.  The  humbler 
classes  of  life,  amongst  whom  her  ladyship 
had  gained  such  a  well-deserved  reputation 
for  philanthropy,  were  largely  represented.  It 
was  noticeable,  too,  that  in  nearly  every  case 
some  effort  had  been  made  to  shew  by  an  out- 
ward compliance  with  conventionality  the  respect 
and  regret  which  lay  buried  beneath.  The  scanty 
piece  of  crape,  the  well-worn  and  threadbare  black 
gloves,  and  the  much-brushed  black  hat,  testified, 
as  plainly  as  words,  to  the  hearty  and  sincere  desire 
of  the  humbler  section  of  the  assembly  to  combine 
with  genuine  and  unfeigned  sorrow  the  orthodox 
outward  signs  of  mourning.  The  concluding  sen- 
tences of  the  service  were  uttered  amidst  a  pro- 
found silence  amidst  which  the  sound  of  earth 
falling  upon  the  coftin  could  be  distinctly  heard  as 
the  Rev.  J.  ().  Gregory  pronounced  the  solemn  pas- 
sage '  Ashes  to  ashes,  and  dust  to  dust. '  Before  the 
concluding  hymn  was  sung  he  delivered  a  brief  and 
fitting  exhortation  to  those  present.  He  said  there 
were  many  of  them  gathered  together  who  loved  so 
much  their  dear  departed  sister,  and  they  could  not 
let  them  depart  without  one  word.  God  had  taken 
their  dear  sister  home,  she  was  absent  from  them 
in  the  body  and  was  present  with  the  Lord  in  tht 
spirit.  Where  was  she  now  !  She  was  now  witl 
Jesus  where  He  reigns  supreme  shining  in  bright 
ness,  where  no  tears  nor  sighs  should  be.  One  word 
to  the  neighbours  of  the  departed  one.  It  might  be 
but  a  little  while, and  they  too  must  be  ready  to  meet 
the  grave.  Jesus  died  for  her, and  He  had  taken  her, 
Jesus  died  for  us  all,  and  he  would  take  us  all  ; 
how  precious  were  the  words  '  Come  unto  Me  all  ye 
that  are  heavy  laden  and  I  will  give  you  rest,'  and 
'  Him  that  cometh  unto  Me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast 
out.'  What  a  loving  speech.  He  would  in  no  way: 
cast  out  any  who  came  to  Him.  Was  not  the 
promise  plain  and  simple,  '  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  you  he  that  believeth  in  Me  hath  everlasting 
life.'    The  hymn  beginning 

'  For  ever  with  the  Lord 
Amen,  so  let  it  bB,' 
was  then  sung,  and  the  ceremony  came  to  a  conclu- 
sion." 

The  Order  was  represented  at  the  funeral  by 
Bros.  Major  S.  Williams,  D.C.T.;  J.  Nisbet, 
D.E.Supt.;  G.  Cooper,  D.C.L.  ;  Sir  E.  Paulson, 
D.V.T.;  and  Bro.  H.  Saunders.  Lady  Ogle's  own 
Lodge  was  represented  by  Sister  B.  Reed,  W.C.T. , 
and  Bro.  A.  Peters,  L.D.,  and  many  other  Good 
Tetnplars 


THE  CONGREGATIONAL  PRESIDENT 

AND    THE 

VIRTUES   OF   LITTLE-DROP   DRINKING. 

Bi!0.  Rev.  W.  Si'Ukoeox,  Stourbridge,  writes  :  — 
When  reading  the  address  of  the  Rev.  Edward 
White  I  was  not  a  little  surprised  and  pained  that 
one  so  undoubtedly  able  should  use  his  dignified 
position  as  Chairman  of  the  Congregational  Union, 
for  the  purpose  of  making  slighting  and  unjust 
references  to  the  great  Temperance  question.  One 
was  led  to  wonder  whether  ho  had  ever  fully 
considered  the  subject  ;  for  surely  a  study  of 
the  Spiritj  not  only  ofour  Lord's  life  and  teaching, 
but  of  the  whole  New  Testament,  will  lead  to  the 
conclusion  that  in  \iew  of  the  admitted  evil  (evil 
that  like  a  cancer  is  eating  out  our  national  life), 
absolute  and  universal  abstinence  from  all  fer- 
mented liquors  is  demanded,  not  only  in  the 
Interests  of  trade  and  morals,  but  for  the  spiritual 
good  of  the  people.  Jlr.  White  has  strangly  mixed  up 
the  question  of  the  moderate  drinker  and  the  drun- 
kard. It  would  have  been  well  if  he  had  gone 
a  little  further,  and  told  us  where  the  line  can  be 
drawn.     Where  Temperance  ends,  and  Intemper- 


ance begins.  Every  day  experience  proves  to  us 
that  large  numbers  of  the  temperate  of  to-day  are 
on  the  way  to  611  the  ranks  of  the  degraded, 
"  who  shall  infallibly  bo  consigned  to  the  abyss  of 
perdition." 

Again,  Mr.  White  talks  as  though  the  Temperate 
Christian  men  were  as  likely  as  t)io  abstainers,  or 
more  so,  to  feel  deeply  for  the  victims 
of  tho  drink.  But  where  are  the  facts 
of  the  case  ?  Why,  that  those  who  are  clean 
from  all  connection  with  tho  drink  will  not  only 
labour  more  heartily,  but  more  successfully.  Ex- 
perience teaches  that  the  drunkard  is  seldom 
influenced  by  the  moderate  drinker.  It  is  far  mora 
likely  that  the  person  warned  shall  cry  back  to  his 
brother,  who  loves  his  claret  and  port, 
"Physician  lieal  thyself."  One  more,  Mr.  White 
sneaks  as  though  the  best  allies  of  the 
Temperance  movement  are  the  Christians 
who  take  a  little.  But,  sir,  those  who 
have  been  for  years  at  work  rescuing  tho 
perishing  could  tell  this  divine  that  the  greatest 
difticulties  of  their  work  have  arisen  from  the  per- 
sons he  so  lauds.  These  respectable  professors 
who  never  get  too  much  are  the  people  who  have 
given  a  status  and  power  to  the  drink  it  could 
never  otherwise  have  had.  But,  alas,  how  many 
trying  to  follow  them  have  gone  too  far,  and  now 
their  blood  is  required  at  the  hands  of  those 
who  preferred  to  please  themselves  rather  than 
give  up  a  little  for  the  brethren  for  whom  Christ 
died.  I  know  your  space  is  limited,  and  so  let  mo 
say  that  I  trust  this  subject  will  be  discussed  in 
every  District  Lodge  in  the  country,  and  so  shall 
good  come  out  of  evil.  In  my  own  District  Lodge 
of  Worcestershire,  on  Monday,  we  liad  a  very  long 
and  warm  deba.te,  resulting  in  a  resolution  being 
unanimously  carried  expressing  our  deep  regret 
that  so  good  a  cause  should  have  been  so  misrepre- 
sented.— W.  SpuRaEON,  Stourbridge. 

"  S,"  the  Alliance  News  London  correspondent, 
observes  : — It  would  be  difficult  to  crowd  a  greater 
number  of  greater  fallacies  into  the  same  compass 
than  were  collected  into  the  few  remarks  on  Tem- 
perance by  the  Rev.  Edward  White  in  his  address 
to  the  Congregational  Union  of  England  and  Wales. 
The  evidence  thus  afl'orded  by  Mr.  White 
of  his  ignorance  of  tlio  ftuestion  can  alone 
account  for  his  ability  to  make  such  an 
utterance  in  tho  presence  of  men,  a  majority 
of  whom  may  be  supposed  to  enjoy  a  toler- 
able acquaintance  with  the  subject.  The  situation 
is  about  as  ludicrous  as  would  be  the  grave  enuncia- 
tion of  the  Ptolemaic  theory  of  astronomy  in  the 
hearing  of  a  company  of  modern  scientists.  Mr. 
White  is  a  very  good  man,  and  can  forcibly  ex- 
pound what  he  understands  ;  but  his  interest  in 
the  Temperance  Reform  has  never  been  strong, 
and  ho  has  proved,  once  for  all,  that  he  is  enabled 
to  rank  among  the  agnostics  while  lecturing  those 
who  possess  the  information  of  which  he  is 
deficient. 


A  NOVEL  EXPERIMENT. 

An  interesting  incident  was  witnessed  at  the 
annual  meeting  of  the  Total  Abstinence  Branch  of 
the  Church  of  England  Temperance  Society,  at 
Exeter  Hall,  under  the  presidency  of  the  Bishop 
of  Durham.  In  order  to  exemplify  the  social  im- 
provement eS'ected  by  abstinence  from  intoxicating 
beverages,  and  the  evils  attendant  on  the 
drink  system,  a  series  of  "transformation 
scenes"  was  exhibited,  tho  process  being 
a  novel  invention  fjy  the  Transformation 
Printing  Syndicate  (Reid's  Patent),  of  34, 
Fcnchurch-street.  Two  life-size  representations 
were  displayed  of  a  dissipated  and  unkempt 
individual  suft'cring  from  the  effects  of  debauchery, 
and  on  the  pictures  being  ."  sponged  off"  with 
water  they  revealtd  the  familiar  form  and  face  of 
the  lato  Mr.  J.  B.  Gough,tlic  eminent  Temperance 
reformer  and  lecturer.  A  number  of  smaller  plates 
were  distributed  amongst  the  audience,  under  the 
title  of  "A  Startling  Change,"  the  picture  of  an 
a'oject  drunkard  leaving  a  pawnshop,  and  striking 
his  ragged  boy  who  cries  for  focd,  being  converted, 
by  the  simple  application  of  sponge  and  water,  into 
a  well-attired,  sober,  and  respectable  citizen,  lead- 
ing along  a  well-clad,  smiling  child.  The  effect  of 
the  "  transformations"  upon  the  crowded  audience 
was  immense,  and  was  received  with  enthusiastic 
applause.  The  exhibition  was  conducted  by  Mr. 
Tyrrell,  the  indefatigable  manager  of  the  publica- 
tion department  of  the  Church  of  England  Temper- 
ance Society,  whose  efforts  were  most  successful. 
This  novel  process  is  adopted  for  sketches  and 
advertisements  for  social,  political,  and  commercial 
purposes,  and  is  quite  unique  in  its  attractive 
efl'ects.— Gif//  Press. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  3i,   1  886. 


The  GovEimMENT  of  New  South  Wales  have 
added  Bro.  Alexander  Hutchinson,  G.  W.C.T.  of 
New  South  Wales,  to  the  Koyal  Commiaaion  ap- 
pointed to  iiKjuire  iato  the  evils  arising  from  the 
Drink  Traffic. 

The  Metroi  oi.tTAN  District  Executive  met  on 
the  Surrey  side  0:1  Saturday,  May  15, and  organised 
for  receiving  the  (rrand  Lodge  of  England  in 
annual  session  at  Easter,  1887.  1  had  the  pleasure 
of  being  present  and  noting  the  determination  to 
make  the  session  the  most  memorable  ever  held. 

The  Journal  of  the  International  Tem- 
TERANCE  Congress,  recently  held  at  Antwerp,  is 
issued  in  the  French  language,  at  the  low  price  of 
Is.,  post  free  Is.  3d.  It  contains  the  several  papers 
read  there,  including  my  own,  on  "  A  Century  of 
Temperance  Teaching  "  We  can  supply  a  few  copies 
from  our  Grand  Lodge  office. 

The  Progra>die  of  Excelsior  Lodge  (No.  34) 
Alderly  Edge,  is  a  neat  folded  card,  on  the  back 
of  which  it  is  announced  that  "  Gospel  services  are 
held  each  Sunday  afternoon,''  and  also  that  a  Band 
of  Hope  in  connection  with  the  Lodge  meets  fort- 
nightly. It  might  also  try  to  start  a  Senior  Juve- 
nile Temple,  if  it  only  met  in  the  intervening  weeks. 
A  Senior  Temple  is  a  splendid  stepping-stone  to  the 
adult  Lodge. 

Grand  Lodge  members  did  not  know  that  on 
the  Tuesday  after  Grand  Lodge  Session  Bro.  Ed- 
ward Hall,  of  Middlesex,  was  to  take  part  in  an 
especially  happy  ceremony.  On  that  day,  at  Mal- 
vern, lie  secured  as  his  wife  Sister  Agnes  Langley, 
daughter  of  Bro.  and  Sister  Lanyley,  whose  excel- 
lent little  hydropathic  establishment  in  that 
charming  resort  is  known  and  appreciated  by  many 
Good  Templars,  who  have  sought  and  found  health 
there.  I  was  "best  man"  for  Bro.  Hall  on  the 
occasion,  and,  of  course,  wished  the  principals  all 
possible  happiness. 

A  contemporary  truly  says  that  : — Joseph 
Malins,  G.W.C.T.  of  England,  in  a  paper  on  "  A 
Century  of  Temperance  Teaching,"  read  at  the 
International  Conference  in  Antwerp,  gave  as  a  re- 
sult of  the  movement  that  there  are  now  in  Great 
Britain  and  Ireland,  not  fewer  than  10,000  total 
abstinence  societies  for  adults,  and  an  equally  large 
number  for  children.  All  these  are  estimated  to 
have  about  2,500,000  abstaining  members.  It  is 
supposed  that  there  are  an  equal  number  of  un- 
attached abstainers — adults  and  children  —  thus 
giving  a  grand  total  of  5,000,000  in  a  population  of 
35,000,000,  or  one  in  seven. 

The  Newport  Band  of  Hope  Union  invited  our 
Grand  Lodge  Executive  to  a  rechaxh6  breakfast, 
which  was  specially  given  in  our  honour,  on  Easter 
Wednesday  morning,  but  pressing  ofticial  duties 
precluded  several  from  attending,  but  they  sent 
able  proxies.  Those  representing  the  G.L. 
Executive  were  Sister  Robson,  G.W.V.T.  ; 
Bro.  Rev.  J  Aston,  G.  W.  Chaplain  ;  Bro.  R. 
Mansergh,  P.G.W.Co.,  and  Sister  A.  E.  Eccles, 
P.W.D.V.T.,  all  of  whom  made  excellent  speeches, 
after  Sister  Young,  P.G.S.J.T.,  had,  by  special 
request,  read  an  admirable  paper  on  Temperance 
work  among  children,  which  was  highly  appre- 
ciated. The  occasion  was  a  most  enjoyable  one, 
and  the  Newport  friends  well  merited  the  thanks  ac- 
corded to  them  by  the  Grand  Lodge  for  their 
hospitality. 

The  Annual  Report  of  the  Sussex-street 
Mission  at  Brighton,  of  which  Bro.  J.  J.Jones 
is  Missionary,  says  : — "  On  Monday  evenings 
a  Good  Templars*  Lodge  is  held,  which  num- 
bers 147  members,  the  largest  in  Brighton.  For 
the  information  of  the  uninitiated  it  may  be  stated 
that  this  is  in  every  way  a'self-supporting  society  of 
total  abstainers.  The  members  are  bound  to- 
gether in  a  bond  of  brotherhood,  which  feeling  is 
often  practically  shewn  in  cases  of  need.  The 
meetings  arc  of  a  social,  educational  character, 
and  always  commenced  by  devotional  exercises. 
These  meetings  have  done  an  excellent  work  in 
'  rescuing  the  fallen  and  saving  others  from  fall- 
ing.' On  Tuesday  evenings  similar  gatherings  are 
held  for  the  young,  over  which  Mrs.  Jones  pre- 
sides. Youths  and  children  to  the  number  of  160 
avail  themselves  of  this  opportunity  of  being  trained 
in  the  virtues  of  Temperance,  meekness,  and 
obedience.  The  order  and  conduct  of  the  children 
is  most  exemplary,  and  any  friend  interested  in 
work  among  young  people  would  be  heartily  wel- 
comed at  the  meetings,  and,  we  venture  to  think, 
repaid  for  any  trouble  taken  in  attending." 


THE  GAMBLING  MANIA. 

The  month  of  May  is  always  an  eventful  one  to 
the  sporting  and  pleasure-seeking  fraternity  of  our 
land,  from  the  fact  that  it  is  the  first  month  in  the 
year  in  which  outdoor  sports  and  amusements  can 
be  indulged  in  with  any  degree  of  enjoyment. 
Few  sights  are  more  cheerful  than  that  of 
a  large  number  of  men  and  youths  join- 
ing heartily  in  some  manly  English  sport, 
such  as  cricket,  running,  jumping,  nr  the 
like  ;  and  the  parks  and  commons  in  and  surround- 
ing our  large  towns  provide  excellent  opportunities 
for  those  confined  in  factories  and  warehouses  to 
obtain  the  recreation  so  much  needed  to  revitalise 
their  mental  and  bodily  faculties.  The  rapid 
advance  made  in  cycling  during  the  past  few  years 
has  also  provided  a  new  and  healthful  pastime  by 
which  many  are  enabled  to  leave  the  smoky  cities 
behind,  and  enjoy  a  few  hours  of  piTreand  invigora- 
ting country  air.  All  this,  however,  is  the  best 
side  of  sport  as  practised  in  England. 

The  recurrence  of  the  great  Epsom  carnival  gives 
rise  to  reflections  the  reverse  of  pleasurable.  Here 
we  see  what  may  bo  called  the  dark  side  of  English 
life.  I  can  well  imagine  the  excitement  of  horso- 
racing,  the  nearest  parallel  to  which  I  should  say 
is  bicycle  racing.  Tliere  is  nothing  I  enjoy  so  much 
as  to  witness  half-a-dozen  men  struggling  for  the 
supremacy  of  the  cinder  track,  and  I  would  fain 
believe  there  are  yet  to  be  found  in  athletic  and 
cycling  circles  those  who  think  more  of  the  honour 
of  championship  than  of  the  prizes  they  receive. 
And  if  horse  racing  were  cirried  out  on  this  prin- 
ciple,most  of  the  objections  to  it  would  be  removed. 
But  we  know  that  this  so-called  "  national 
sport "  is  nothing  more  or  less  than  a  means  by 
which  men  may  indulge  in  gambling, 
swindling,  and  deception  of  the  very  worst 
description. 

It  is  hardly  possible  to  find  words  strong  enough 
to  describe  and  condemn  betting  and  all  its  atten- 
dant evils.  When  once  indulged  in  there  is 
nothing — excepting,  perhaps,  the  use  of  strong 
drink — which  seems  to  have  a  greater  fascination 
for,  and  hold  upon  its  victims,  than  gambling.  If 
men  lose  their  all  to-day,  they  will  contrive  or 
scheme  some  device  for  getting  money  to 
slake  again  the  n«xt  day  in  the  hope 
of  retrieving  their  position.  And  so  they 
will  go  on  till  credit,  respect,  and  honour  are  all 
sacrificed  to  feed  this  terrible  mania.  Would  it  be 
too  much  to  say  that  in  London  alone  tens  of 
thousands  of  pounds  will  change  hands  over  the 
result  of  last  Wednesday's  Derby  ?  If  the  secrets 
of  many  could  be  laid  bare,  I  am  afraid  we  should 
find  that  some  of  those  supposed  to  be  in  positions 
of  atfluence  and  prosperity,  are  upon  the  verge  of 
ruin,  their  estates  mortgaged  up  to  the  full  value — 
everything  staked  in  the  hope  that  at  last  their 
"  turn  of  luck,"  would  come,    and  fortune    be   re- 


But  the  evil  is  not  confined  to  the  upper  classes. 
Led  on  by  the  vain  promises  of  "  tipsters,"  work- 
ing men— and  this  class  includes  all  dependent 
upon  the  produce  of  their  labour  for  a  living — are 
tempted  to  put  a  few  shillings  on  some  horse,  sure 
to  win,  and  bring  them  in  a  large  interest  for  their 
**  investment."  An  idea  of  the  extent  to  which 
betting  is  carried  on  amongst  this  class  may 
be  obtained  any  week  day  by  walking 
along  Fleet-street,  where  hundreds  may  be  seen 
eagerly  conning  sporting  papers  and  '*  racing 
guider,"  fand  "holding  conferences  with  persons 
standing  in  the  innumerable  courts  on  either  side 
of  the  street.  Homes  are  neglected,  wives  and 
children  are  deprived  of  food  and  clothing,  and  the 
money  which  should  be  spent  for  these  purposes 
finds  its  way  into  the  bookmaker's  pocket. 
Even  if  men  do  "  spot  the  winner,"  did 
you  ever  hear  of  money  won  in  this  way 
ever  doing  a  man  any  good  7  Invariably 
it  finds  its  way  into  the  public-house,  or  else  is 
staked  upon  another  animal  only  to  be  finally  lost. 
A  sport  which  is  productive  of  nothing  better  than 
gambling,  drinking,  blasphemy,  and  dishonesty,  is 
certainly  not  worthy  the  name  of  "  national." 

The  evil,  however,  is  not  confined  to  the  race- 
course ;  and,  I  am  afraid,  unless  some  vigorous 
measures  are  taken,  it  will  degrade  many 
of  our  most  healthy  and  needful  pastimes 
to  such  an  extent  that  no  respectable  man  will 
be  able  to  take  part  in  them.  You  hav«  only  to 
attend  the  principal  athletic  and  cycle  meetings 
[  and  you  will  aoe  Aweepstakes    and    betting  openly 


arranged  and  carried  on.  Then,  again,  there  is 
boat-racing.  Can  anybody  doubt  that  "  arrange- 
ments "  are  sometimes  made,  and  that  men,  when 
brought  out  by  professional  bookmakers,  row 
according  to  the  orders  they  receive  from  their 
employers?  All  this  kind  of  thing  is  demoralising 
true  sport,  though  it  is  by  no  means  confined  to  the 
class  generally  termed    professionals. 

Some    time  ago,    I    believe,    the    Jockey  Cluh 
adopted  a  rule  forbidding  betting  amungst  jnckeys, 
l>ut    I    do    net    think    the    A.A.A.    has  any  law 
prohibiting  athletes    betting  on  the  result  <>f  rac-s 
they  may  take  part    in.     If  there  is  such  a  rule, 
it  is  practically  a  dead  letter.    The  effect    of    this 
is  that  the  results  of  some  of  the  most  important 
amateur    races    are    influenced   by   the    ''market 
price,"  to  be  obtained  on   some    of    the   runners. 
Cases  are  known  where  men    have    ran  badly  for 
two  or  three  races  on  purpose  to  get  well  handi- 
capped   in    a    big    event,     when   they    will    back  j 
themselves  and  secure  a    largo    stake.     Only    the  I 
other   day  I  heard  of    a    case    where    something! 
similar  to  this  was  done,    and    the    excuse    given  I 
was    that  "you    must  make    a  little  for  yourself  I 
sometimes  ;   the   training  and    other  expenses  are  -I 

heavy  a  young  fellow  cannot  st;ind   them."     Of  ] 
course  it  is  hard  to  detect  such  cases,  but  that  they 
do  occur  is  a  well  known  fact. 

Another  objectionable  feature  has  been  intro- 
duced within  the  last  few  years,  and  has  now 
vn  to  such  dimensions  as  to  call  for  some 
protest  on  the  matter.  I  refer  to  the  smoking 
concerts  so  general  amongst  clubs  holding  weekly 
meetings.  Can  you  imagine  anything  more 
contradictory  than  a  body  of  men  engaging  in  a 
healthy  exercise  for  some  hours,  ostensibly  with 
the  object  of  invigorating  and  resuscitating  their 
bodily  strength,  and  then  immediately  afterwards 
going  into  a  close  and  confined  room,  and 
sit  till  late  at  night  amid  the  fumes  . 
of  tobacco  smoke  and  alcoholic  drink.  The  gather- 
ings are  nothing  but  a  revival  of  the  tap-room 
scenes  of  former  days,  and  they  are  exerting  a  most 
injurious  influence  upon  the  health  and  morals  of 
those  taking  part. 

Thus  we  find  that  sport  in  England  is  fast 
degenerating  into  nothing  more  than  a  means  for 
betting,  gambling,  and  dissipation.  Of  course  there 
are  many  bright  exceptions,  and  men  are  to  be  found 
who  act  honourably  irrespective  of  the  plans  and 
schemes  of  others.     We  want  to  see   this    number 

ultiplied,  and  a  determined   and    resolute    effort  ' 
made  to  rid  our  national  pastimes  of  blacklegs   and  ' 

biers.  As  social  and  Temperance  reformers  it 
is  our  duty  to  strive  to  stem  this  terrible  betting' 
fever,  for  it  is  ruining  and  ^degrading  all  classes  of 
society. 

Not  only  in  our  Juvenile  Temples  must  we  warn 
the  children  on  this  matter,  and  teach  them  to 
shun  the  first  step  towards  it  as  they  would 
shun  the  taking  of  strong  drink  ;  we  must 
also  endeavour  to  counteract  the  evil  in 
our  workshops,  warehouses,  and  factories,  and 
by  both  practice  and  precept  disaountenance  it  in 
every  way.  Let  athletes  and  others  come  out  from 
those  clubs  where  gambling  in  any  furm  is  carried 
on, and  also  refuse  to  affiliate  themselves  with  others, 
where  smoking  and  drinking  appears  to  be  the, 
chief  pastime  of  some.  If  some  can  be  found  to  do 
this,  then  there  is  hope  for  true  sport  in  England. 
Feee  Lance. 


Alcohol  as  a  MEOinNE. — At  a  meeting  of  the 
Camberwell  Board  of  Guardians,  on  May  19,  the 
clerk  submitted  a  return  of  the  cost  of  wine  and 
spirits  issued  upon  medical  certificates  for  outdoor 
relief  from  1876  to  1885.  The  details  were  as 
follows  :— 187G,  £67  ;  1877,  £U  ;  1878,  £46  ;  1879, 
£22  ;  1880,  £23  ;  1881,  £35;  1882,  £30  ;  1883,  £26; 
1884,  £22  ;  1885,  £16.  Dr.  Greene,  at  whose 
suggestion  the  return  was  prepared,  expressed 
satisfaction  at  it,  and  added  that  he  thought  the 
time  was  coming  when  no  alcohol  would  be  given. 
— Dr.  Tilasaoy  :  You  wouldn't  prevent  us  using  a 
little  would  you  ?  (Laughter.) — The  Chairman:  I 
heard  someone  say,  a  few  days  ago,  that  they  had 
only  used  it  throe  times  at  the  London  Temperance 
Hospital  since  it  was  opened,  and  that  all  those 
cases  died.     (Laughter.) 

Complimextaey  Dinners,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.C,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 


^Uy  31,  1866. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATOmVOHD. 


347 


CHARACTER     DRESS    AND     KISSING 

GAMES. 

Bro.  a.  E.  Stevens,  W.C.T..  Guildford, 
writes  : — I  was  very  pleased  to  see  your  leading 
article  this  week  in  Watchword.  It  can  only  be 
a  certain  class  of  people  who  have  no  respect  (ur  at 
least  very  little)  for  themselves  who  would  think 
of  indulging  in  such  things.  For  myself,  the  least 
seen  of  them  the  better.  Members  would  be  leav- 
ing our  Lodges,  and  fathers  of  families  would 
object  to  see  their  daughters, and  maybe  their  sons, 
join  an  Order  so  situated.  Such  i3  my  opinion,  and 
of  all  raembtrs  I  have  spoken  with  on  the  subject. 
May  all  such  things  be  kept  out  of  our  loved  Order. 

Bro.HarrtAixswortHjW.C.T.,  Love  and  Unity 
XjOdge,  Folkestone,  writes  : — I  would  like  to  ask 
Bro.  R.  Matthews  how  he  reconciled  his  opening 
charge  as  W.C.T.,  '*  We  are  here  to  work,  let  us 
do  ao,  and  thus  advance  our  common  cause  and 
honour  God."  Being  myself  only  a  recruit  in  the 
Order,  and  perhaps  not  so  well  taught  as  our 
D.G.  W.C.T.,  I  would  like  to  know.  I  am  a  W.C.T. 
this  term,  and  desirous  of  promoting  the  good  of 
the  Order,  but  I  do  not  see  how  kissing  games  are 
going  to  do  it.  My  Lodge  only  meets 
for  two  hours  once  a  week.  I  cannot 
aee  how  to  bring  in  the  so-called  harmless 
and  healthy  recreation.  If  he  would  explain  how 
he  did  it,  perhaps  ours  might  do  likewise.  My  ex- 
perience, which  as  I  have  stated  is  only  very 
limited,  proves  the  contrary.  The  Lodges  that 
have  solid  work,  lectures,  and  Gospel  Temperance 
meetings,  are  the  Lodges  I  find  thrive.  If  the 
brother  had  been  at  the  East  Kent  District  meet- 
ing, this  week,  1  think  he  would  have  learnt  that 
in  this  end  of  England  we  do  not  want  kissing 
games  in  the  Lodges,  and  I  sincerely  hope  and  pray 
that  they  never  will  be  allowed. 

Bro.  A.  G.  HEM.SLEY,  D.G.W.C.T.,  Artisan 
Lodge,  Middlesex,  writes  :  —I  fail  to  sea  any 
reason  why  you  should  be  astounded  at  the  first 
correspondent's  statements  on  account  of  his  posi- 
tion, as  there  are  many,  I  anticipate,  even  higher 
officials,  will  advocate  above  subjects.  The  Order, 
we  learn  with  regret,  has  decreased  in  its  member- 
ship during  several  past  years.  I  fear  the  declen- 
sion will  continue  now  the  Grand  Lodge  has  pro- 
hibited kissing  games.  The  proceeds  of  the  soirees 
(I  believe  most  Lodges  have  one  every  quarter)  are 
the  principal  support  of  the  Lodges  paying  their 
way.  I  must  admit  that  the  majority  of  those  who 
attend  these  gatherings  are  young  people  who  will 
not  attend  soirees  unless  kissing  games  are 
indulged  in.  I  coincide  with  Bro.  Matthews 
that  it  is  silly  talk  about  the  immorality  of 
the  games.  These  games  are  no  moro  likely  to 
tend  to  immorality  than  the  attendance  of  the 
sisters  at  the  the  ordinary  Lodge  sessions  or 
public  meetings,  where  both  sexes  meet ;  and 
being  a  fraternal  Order,  they  will  become,  and 
are  expected  to  be,  acquainted  with  each  other, 
at  brothers  and  sisters  ought  to  be,  which  I 
presume  to  be  the  true  spirit  of  the  Order.  Then 
as  to  character  dress.  I  am  not  a  believer  in  the 
drama,  which  I  should  not  think  any  member  of 
our  Order  desired  to  perform  in  tlie  Lodge-room  ; 
but  I  do  believe  in  a  good  sketch,  which  has  an  ex- 
cellent moral  attached  to  it,  not  only  because  it  is 
in  accordance  with  the  times,  but  it  will  draw 
those  who  spend  most  of  their  spare  time  in  public- 
houses  away  to  witness  an  innocent  farce,  who 
would  not  otherwise  attend  to  listen  to  a  speech 
upon  total  abstinence  only. 

Bro.  a.  Patersox,  W.D.S.  East  Cumberland, 
writes  :  -Your  able  leader,  which  I  heartily  en- 
dorse, might  with  safety  be  taken  as  a  complete 
answer  to  Bro.  Matthews,  but  there  are  sumo  very 
misleading  statements  in  his  letter,  which  as  a  mem- 
ber of  this  District  I  am  bound  to  take  notice  of. 
Thestatement  with  respect  to  the  success  of  the 
Anchor  Lodge,  in  the  matter  of  numbers  I  freely 
admit  :  but  at  what  cost  have  they  arrived  at  this 
position  ?  By  driving  out  the  intelligent  Tem- 
perance workers  and  filling  their  places  with  young 
members,  some  mere  children  ;  and  such  has  been 
their  conduct  under  the  influence  of  the  "  simple 
games  "  (sic)  that  the  Lodge  has  had  to  come  under 
the  discipline  of  the  District  Executive  more 
than  once,  to  the  grief  of  the  intelligent  and 
more  earnest  Temperance  workers  of  that 
Lodge.  With  respect  to  the  petty  sneer  about 
*'  Goody-goodyism,  and  amateur  clerics  "  and  the 
wisdom  of  worshipping  in  chapels,  &c. ,  little  need 
be  said  farther  than  this  :  that  although  not  one  of 
.the  "  unco'  gude,''  myself,  I  have  always  held  the 
opinion  that  the  truly  wise  religious  man  or  woman 
took  their  religion,  if  they  had  any,  into  all  the  , 


daily  actions  of  their  lives  and  lived  if,  and  did 
not  put  it  off  and  on  with  their  Sunday  clothes. 
Tears  shed  under  a  moving  sermon  on  a  Sunday 
make  no  atonement  for  deeds  done  on  a  Monday. 
The  statement,  *'I  know  for  a  positive  fact  that  had 
the  six  Lodges  in  Carlisle  been  polled  95  per  cent, 
would  have  voted  in  favour  of  games,"  is  a  gross 
libel  upon  the  Good  Templars  of  Carlisle.  There 
are  six  Lodges  with  a  total  membership  of  358,  and 
dare  our  brother  assert,  with  the  hope  of  being 
believed,  that  there  are  no  more  than  17  or  18 
members  of  the  Order  in  Carlisle  who  are  opposed 
to  the  tomfoolery  and  mountebank  work  which  is 
the  result  or  outcome  of  these  games  ? 
Individually,  I  must  protest  against  such  an 
assumption  for  it  is  not  a  fact ;  and  I  very 
much  doubt  whether  the  members  of  the  Anchor 
Lodge  will  thank  Bro.  Matthews  for  holding  them 
up  to  the  contempt  of  the  Order  by  saying  that  out 
of  a  membership  of  110  in  their  Lodge  there  is  but 
five  or  six  who  are  really  not  above  being  classed 
among  the  foolish  ones  of  the  day.  *' Positive 
facts  "  such  as  these  when  examined  by  the  light  of 
common-sense,  shew  the  utter  worthlessness  of  the 
whole  case  our  brother  tries  to  make  out  ;  and  I  am 
not  surprised  that  you  should  express  your  astonish- 
ment that  any  one  holding  the  position  he  does, 
much  less  a  father  of  a  family,  should  advocate 
such  things,  totally  forgetting  or  ignoring  the 
objects  of  our  Order — the  reclamation  of  the 
drunkard,  and  total  suppression  of  the  traffic  in 
drink. 

Bro.  E.  Kentish,  London,  late  of  the  Isle  of 
Wight,  writes  : — I  am  not  one  who  practises  much 
the  very  enjoyable  act  of  osculation,  but  all  the 
talk  and  twaddle  adverse  to  it  I  characterise  as 
perfectly  uncalled  for  and  imposing.  Anyone  would 
think  that  if  we  laingle  in  a  kissing  game  we  are 
bound  to  kiss  everyone  and  anyone  of  the  opposite 
sex.  Not  a  bit  of  it.  You  can  join  in  the  game, 
and  play  it  for  two  or  three  hours  and  not  be  com- 
pelled to  give  or  receive  a  single  kiss.  Read  the 
words  at  the  commencement  of  the  Watchword — 
"Policy — Broad;  allowing  Lodges  to  act  accord- 
ing to  locality,"  &c.  Now,  if  a  locality 
favour  kissing  games,  why  try  to  interfere  with  it 
when  not  a  vestige  of  sin  is  committed  or  thought 
of,  or  a  single  item  of  Good  Templary  violated  ? 
It  seems  to  mo  that  the  foremost  and  almost  only 
objectors  are  married  members,  who  can't  partake 
of  the  games  themselves,  and  'so  wish  to  have  it 
abolished  altogether  from  the  younger  folk.  I 
fully  endorse  every  word  Bro.  Matthews  has  said  in 
his  letter,  and  believe  that  (innocent  as  some  may 
seem  on  the  subject)  there  is  scarcely  a  Lodge  in 
England  who  do  not  at  times  have,  desire,  appi'ove 
and  wish  the  retention  of  harmless  kissing  games 
for  those  who  like  them. 

Bro.  E.  R.  Pickett,  Paddington  Lodge, 
London,  writes  ; — As  a  member  of  the  Paddington 
Lodge,  I  may  say  that  when  we  discussed  the 
Grand  Lodge  proceedings,  there  was  not  a  single 
member  in  favour  of  the  new  bye-law.  It  was  re- 
garded by  all  the  members  as  an  interference  with 
our  personal  liberty,  and  they  did  not  consider 
that  our  Grand  Lodge  was  carrying  out  its  2yr of essed 
broad  policy.  I  have  personally  canvassed  the 
opinion  of  some  18  or  20  Lodges  in  Middlesex, and 
can  guarantee  that  98  per  cent,  of  the  members  re- 
sented the  prohibition. 

Bro."  Jackson  Martindal,"  Frizzington, writes; 
Thanks  for  re-opening  the  discussion  on  this  ques- 
tion ;  but,  the  limitation  is — like  our  beautiful 
'  initiatory  ceremony— "  of  necessity  brief."  You 
are  right,  it  is  the  province  of  the  othcial  organ  to 
support  the  decisions  of  Grand  Lodge,  of  which  it 
is  the  mouthpiece.  I  go  further,  and  say,  it  is 
the  province  of  every  member  of  our  Order  to 
advocate,  through  the  official  organ,  anything  that 
may  tend  to  promote  the  "Good  of  the  Order." 
Therefore,  if  any  member  can  give  practical  proof 
of  the  two  prohibited  practices,  that  have,  for  the 
last  15  years,  under  comparatively  little  or  no  re- 
straint, been  the  means  of  grace  of  reclaiming  any 
single  individual,  aye,  ormarried  one  either,  or  the 
means  whereby  any  Lodgehas  been  kept  from  collap- 
sing and  permanently  secured  the  stability  of  such 
Lodge,  "  let  him  now  declare  it  or  for  ever  after 
hold  his  peace."  But  it  would  be  well  that  our 
membership  should  have  a  clear  and  ungarbled 
definition  of  the  proliibitory  bye-laws,  so  that  they 
may  realise  their  true  position  in  the  matter.  It 
is  only  meant  (as  I  understand  the  ruling  or  deci- 
sion of  Grand  Lodge)  that  at  any  entertainment  or 
public  meeting  got  up  under  the  auspices 
of  any  Lodge  or  number  of  Lodges,  that  the  two 
condemned  practices  be  iiota.  part  of  our  programme 
or,  introduced  at  such  gatherings  by  any  of  our 
members.      But,  in   order  to  make  all  clear  in  the 


matter  and  not  confuse  the  meaning.  I  will  ask  the 
G.L.  Executive  to  clearly  settle  this  point,  viz.,  a 
number  of  Lodges  organise  an  outdoor  demonstra- 
tion and  picnic,  to  which  the  *' general  public" 
are  invited,  and  charged  an  entrance  fee  to  the 
grounds.  Many  young  people  nay  their  ad- 
mission fee,  to  whom  the  Temperance  speeches 
are  unsavory,  owing  to  the  diflioulty 
of  getting  them  within  pale  of  tho 
speaker'3iunuence,andthey,*'thepublic,"commence 
these  questionable  games.  Qaestiou  :  Is  the 
Committee  of  Management  to  take  action  and  stop 
the  "little  game,"  or— what  is  to  be  done  in  such 
an  event  ?  Also,  Question  No.  2  :  Iti  what  position 
do  our  Liverpool  members  stand  in  relation  to  tho 
bye-law  by  their  recent  action  at  the  demonstration 
in  honour  of  her  Majesty's  visit  to  tho  City  in  their 
representation  of  the  "Drunkard's  Home"  versus 
tho  '  *  Teetotaler's  Home  "  ?  An  answer  to  these  two 
questions  will  very  much  oblige. 

Bro.  W.  Cann,  P.D.C.T.  (South  Devon),  writes  : 
— Personally,  I  am  delighted  that  the  Grand  Lodge 
took  such  a  stand  at  its  last  session  on  the  above 
subject.  In  this  District  (South  Devon)  we  havo 
materially  sutiercd  on  account  of  these  so-called 
parlour  games,  which  would  be  better  described 
"  tea-garden  "games.  My  experience  is  that  these 
cr.imes  are  usually  adopted  when  the  funds  of  the 
Lodge  have  become  low,  and  then  our  Lodge-rooms 
are  thrown  open  to  the  pubhc.  Two  or  three 
Lodges  in  this  District  resorted  te  those  games,  but 
ultimately  found  that  they  did  not  pay,  and  to-day 
they  barely  exist.  The  Eliott  Lndge,  which  held 
its  15th  anniversary  on  the  21st,  has  held  its 
own  for  members  as  compared  with  other  Lodges 
in  the  neighbourhood  for  years  ;  has  its  monthly 
prayer  meeting  and  devotional  exercises,  and  last 
week  on  paying  a  fraternal  visit  to  the  James  Teare 
Lodge,  at  Devonport,  high  eulogy  was  passed  by 
one  of  the  oldest  members  of  the  Lodge,  visited  on 
the  entertainment  given,  and  warmly  endorsed  by 
all  the  other  members  present — the  singing, 
readings,  recitations  and  addresses  being  well 
chosen.  Said  the  brother  :  '•  If  more  such  food  as 
that  provided  to-night  was  given  in  our  Lodges  we 
should  not  see  so  many  who,  after  having  been 
with  us  for  a  short  time,  depart  with  a  bad  impres- 
sion of  the  doings  in  our  Order."  I  know  for  a 
fact  that  had  the  Lodges  in  Plymouth  been 
polled  a«  large  a  percentage  would  have  been 
against  the  games  as  that  said  to  bo  for  them  at 
Carlisle.  It  is  evident  that  the  Templars  of 
Carlisle  and  Plymouth  are  at  extremes  in  this 
matter  as  they  are  geographically  ;  and  I  trust  we 
shall  always  be  opposed  to  such  questionable 
tactics  in  trying  to  stay  the  leakage  in  our  mem- 
bership. 

Bro.  J.  W.  Johnson,  P.W.C.T.,  S.D.,  and 
Degree  Secretary,  Carlisle,  writes  : — I  think  Bro. 
Matthews  has  largely  overrated  the  facts  in  his 
estimate  of  those  who  would  have  voted  for  the 
kissing  games,  wisely  and  justly  prohibited  by  last 
G.L.  Session.  I  quite  concur  with  Bro,  Matthews' 
statement  that  it  is  greatly  to  be  regretted  our 
Order  has  been  decreasing,  and  the  decrease  is 
mainly  owing  to  the  fact  that  those  idiotic  kissing 
games  have  been  allowed  to  exist  so  long  in  our 
Lodges,  for  they  have  driven  the  more  intelligent, 
tried,  and  trusted  of  our  members  from  us.  And 
I  will  just  call  your  attention  to  the  following 
facts  (which  can  easily  bo  proved).  In  1879,  before 
kissing  games  took  such  a  prominent  part  in  our 
Order,  East  Cumberland  could  boast  of  having 
21  lodges  with  a  total  membership  varying  from 
900  to  1,000.  In  1886,  with  those  kissing  games 
to  the  front,  East  Cumberland  has  only  11 
Lodges,  with  a  membership  of  about  500, 
and  deeply  deplores  the  luss  of  half  their 
Lodges  and  half  their  members.  Then  another 
instance  :  In  1880,  a  Lodge  named  the  Good  Tem- 
plars' Home,  in  Carlisle,  was  commenced  for  the 
purpose  of  carrying  on  these  games,  and  they 
gamed  themselves  out  of  existence  in  about  two 
months  ;  they  never  making  a  return.  These  are 
positive  fads;^  which  I  am  able  to  prove.  I  am  sur- 
prised at  Bro.  Matthews,  the  father  of  a  family, 
saying  he  would  sooner  see  his  daughters  take  part 
in  these  games  than  look  in  at  a  print  shop  window. 
Can  any  young  woman  think  much  of  herself,  who 
comes  forward  in  a  public  audience  into  the  centre 
of  a  room,  andallows  herself  to  be  kissed  by  from 
six  to  12  young  men,  who,  in  a  great  many  cases, 
may  be  utter  strangers  to  her.  Her  parents  cannot 
have  much  regard  for  their  daughter's  character  to 
permit  or  advocate  such  doings  as  those  alluded  to. 
I  trust  that  now  those  games  are  prohibited  our 
numbers  will  increase  day  by  day  until  we  can  say 
that  the  whole  of  East  Cumberland  has  become 
members  of  the  LO.G.T. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  34,  1886. 


r  Grand  Lodge  Offices 
G.W.C.T.— Joseph  Maliss,  )  jgo  Edmund  Street, 
G.W.Soc— J.  B.  COLLINGS,      I  Birmingham. 

TBLEGRiPHIO    Addbess  :-"  Templare,   Binninirham." 
G.S.J.T.-JosEPH  Walshaw,  30,  Elmfield,  Halifax. 
Home  Mission  Depamment. 
Agest.-Johs  Wbaihall,    54,     Cheltenham-street, 
Barrow-in-Furneea. 

Good  Templae  and  Temperance  Obphanaoe. 
Hon.  Sec— S.  K.  Eolfe,  45,  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell.S.K. 

Natal  District. 
D.C.T.— Jajies    Kae,    2,    Zinzan-atreet,    Oxford-road, 
D.S.J?T. '—William     Andrews,     60,    Angleaea-road, 

Woolwich.  „.  .  .      ,      TiT„„ 

W.D.S.— William    Davet,    31,    Skinner-atreet,    New 

Brompton,  Kent. 


ON  WINKING. 

Rev.  Sam  Small,  during  the  late  revival  services 
in  Chicago,  referred  to  the  subject  of  "  winking" 
as  follows  :— "  A  great  deal  is  done  nowadays  wi(h 
a  wink  of  the  eye.  It  means  sometimes  an  invita- 
tion or  a  conspiracy  ;  so  .a  man  who  wants  a  drink 
iind  don't  w.ant  to  speak  out,  winks.  "A  member  of 
I  the  Christian  church  don't  want  to  bo  seen  going 
to  a  bar-room  by  his  follow  members,  but  he  may 
be  seen  rushing  into  a  drug  store  and  going 
the  end  and  winking  and  getting 
whisky.  So  he  will  wink  at  a  druggist  and  get  a 
prescription  that  is  whisky,  and  a  little  water.  A 
man  pretending  to  keep  a  drug  store  for  that  pur- 
pose is  an  abomination  to  the  Lard.  He  should 
be  honest,  and  instead  of  the  pestle  and  mortar  as 
a  sign,  put  up  'whisky  saloon.'  He  is  a  bar- 
keeper, and  agent  of  the  devil  to  damn  his  fellow 
citizens.  Then  a  father  winketh  his  eye  in  teach- 
ing his  child  to  drink  !  Many  a  father  who  says 
he  was  never  known  to  be  drunk  in  his  life,  has 
found  his  child  a  besotted  drunkard  in  the  gutters 
of  a  city.  My  father  used  to  be  one  of  those  re^ 
spectable  drinkers,  but  he  woke  np  one  day  and 
found  that  his  son  had  become  a  drunkard  in 
attempting  to  be  a  moderate  drinker.  Many  a  man 
who  has  prided  himself  that  he  had  power  to  ( 
trol  his  conduct  as  to  liquor  finds  that  he  has  been 
a  curse  to  his  son,  and  so  a  God-fearing  father  who 
winks  at  ii,  keeping  liquor  in  the  house,  or  at  the 
oflRce,  and  the  precious  souls  of  their  children 
became  debauched  and  damned  by  liquor,  cannot 
avoid  the  consequences,  for  God  will  judge  them  at 
the  bar  on  judgment  day.  Such  winking  is  an 
abomination  to  God." 


MariART  UlSTEICT. 
DOT  — QuARTEB-IiUSTER    SERGEANT,    O.  G.   L.   JONKS, 

Adjutant-General's  Office,  Colchester. 
D  S  J.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Gabb,  Bazaar  Coffee    House, 

Farnborough-road,  Farnbarough. 
■W.D.Sec— E.  E.  Smith,  10,  Hearn-stieet,  Newport,  Isle 
'  of  Wight. 

Harbodr  Special  Visiting  Deputy.— Bro.  A.  Biahton, 
35,  Aboicrombie-street,  Landport,  Portsmouth. 

GW-C.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

COMING  D.L.  SESSIONS. 
Date.                     District.  Place- 
June  2.-Yorks,  E Skipeea. 

..    14.— Monmouth  Abergavenny. 

,,    16.-Cumberland,  W AUonby. 

,      17. -Nottingham East  Bridglord. 

21.— Stafford,  S BrownhillF. 

July    5.-Cornwall,  E Gunn.slake. 

Corrections  and  additions  must  reach  the  G.W.U1.S 

office  not  laler   than  Tuesday  morning,  or  they  cannot  be 

inserted  in  the  next  issue  of  the  Watchword 

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G.W.SEC.'S   OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Tax  received   from   District   Lodges  during  the 
week  for  the  quarter  ending  with 
follows  :— 
1886. 

May  19,  Worcester  

May  20,  Somerset,  Mid     

May  20,  Hunts       

May  24,  Sierra  Leone       

May  24,  Lancashire,  S.W. 
May  24,  Lancashire,  arrears 

May  24,  Lancashire,  N 

May25,  Kent,  W 

May  25,  Surrey,  E.  and  M. 

John  B.  Coli.inos,  (Hon.; 
G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 

MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT^ToDGE 

THE  NEXT  SESSION  of  this  Lodge  will  be 
held  at  South-place  Chapel,  Finsbury,  on  Saturday 
May  29,  at  «  p.m.  sharp. 

.1   H    Retallack-Moloney, 

Worthy  District  Secretary, 
The  Limes,  North  Bow,  E. 

ALL  who  require  a  Truss  would  do  well  to  try 
onrof  Sawyer's  Norwich  Trusses       They  have 

beensuwbed  to  the  '.-^i^B  »":;?r%'^re&  "n^ta^s 
Kinsdoni-  used  by  the  Norwich  and  CambndgeUospitals. 
The  ealUng  and  danger  of  the  old-fashioned  spring  is 
Avoided  The  c°„fo^rt  and  security  they  afford  reoom. 
avomeo.      i"  olaases    their  pr  ce  .ind  durability 

To' the  working  man  in' illustrated  description  sent 
f«  one  sttmp.-SAWVER  AND  Co..  1,  West  Parade, 
Norwich. 


OBITUARY. 

Bro.  JohnT.  Marshall. —It  is  with  deep  re- 
gret that  we  have  to  announce  the  death  of  Bro. 
John  T.  Marshall,  of  Bethesda  Lodge,  ShefKeld, 
who  died,  after  a  long  and  painful  illness  on  lues- 
day,  May  11,  leaving  a  wife  and  two  children  to 
mourn  his  loss.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the 
above  Lodge  fur  a  number  of  years,  and,  until 
prevented  by  illness,  was  a  regular  attender  at  his 
Lodge.  The  funeral  took  pl,^ce  on  Saturday,  May 
15,  at  the  Burugreave-road  Cemetery,  Sheffield.and 
was  attended  by  a  good  number  of  members  of  tho 
Order  from  various  Lodges  in  the  town.  After 
the  usual  ceremony,  Bro.  H.  R.  Akers,  L.D.  of 
Rialto  Lodge,  read  the  Good  Templar  service  in  a 
veiy  impressive  manner,  after  which  all  present 
sang  No.  104  in  Moody  and  Sankey's  book,  en- 
titled, "  Home  at  Last." — S.A. 

SENSATION  IN  CHELMSFORD. 

The  Chdmsjord  Nem,  the  leading  paper  of  Essex, 
furnishes  the  following  interesting  tacts  :— 

"  The  family  of  Mr.  George  Lester,  who  have  resided  in 
Marriages-square,  Chelmsford,  for  twenty-three  years, 
have  just  met  with  a  thrilling  experience.  The  particulars 
of  the  event  are  so  remarkable  that  they  have  created 
nothing  short  of  a  downright  sensation  in  our  usually 
quiet  town.  The  facts  as  given  below  have  been  duly 
verified  by  us  and  are  of  such  general , interest  that 
they  should  be  made  public  everywhere,  inasmuch 

I  there  are,  no  doubt,  thousands  of  families  who  ca 
bv  the  the  intelligence  thus  conveyed. 
"  "  About  18  months  ago  the  son  of  Mr.  Lester, 
of  17,  was  attacked  with  a  peculiar  and  painful  ailment 
of  his  ancles  and  muscles,  which  so  disabled  him  that  he 
obliged  to  stop  working  at  his  trade,  that  of  a  baker. 
vas  placed  under  the  trentment  of  a  skilful  physician, 
and  notwithstanding  every  attention  he  received  nt 
benefit,  but  speedily  grew  worse.  His  condition  became 
so  alarming  that  further  medical  aid  was  called  in,  but  he 
still  failed  to  obtain  relief.  The  malady  of  the  youtli 
had  now  aiisumed  such  a  violent  form  that  his  coudition 
was  pitiable.  He  had  completely  lost  the  use  of  his 
ankles  and  was  unable  to  walk.  It  was  only  with  the 
aid  of  crutches  that  he  could  move  about  at  all,  and  even 
then  not  without  experiencing  the  most  intense  pain  In 
the  languago  of  his  parents,  he  was  completely  cri|)pled. 
Ho  was  then  sent  to  one  of  the  leading  London  hospitals, 
but  there  also  his  sufferings  were  not  in  the  slightest 
relieved.  He  had  now  been  cripped  for  nearly  a  year, 
and  every  treatment  having  utterly  failed,  he  and  his 
parents  were  almost  in  dispai-  ^■- >-'-f-  ..,.1  .n  whn 
knew  him,  believed  that  he 
gain. 


having  accomplished  a  wonderful  cure  under  our  very 

"  When  a  representative  of  this  paper  called  on  Lester 
in  order  to  see  for  himself  what  this  magical  remedy  bed 
done  for  him,  the  young  man  could  scarcely  Bnd  words 
with  which  to  express  his  gratitude  at  his  recovery.  He 
remarked  that  St.  Jacobs  Oil  had  transferred  him  from 
.agony  and  misery  to  joy. 

"Mr.  James  Tomlinson,  the  well-known  dispensing 
chemist,  of  Tindal-square,  from  whom  young  Lester  pur- 
chased this  wonderful  oil,  and  who  is  thoroughly  familiar 
with  his  case,  stated  to  our  reporter  that  while  this  was 
a  most  astonishing  recovery,  numerous  other  cures,  which 
had  resulted  from  its  use,  and  which  had  come  to  h« 
notice,  were  almost  as  remarkable.  In  consequence  of  the 
surprising  power  which  the  remedy  possesses  to  relieve 
pain  and  strengthen  and  restore  the  muscles  and  joints  to 
their  normal  condition,  such  extraordinary  deniand  had, 
Mr.  'ToniUson  said,  sprung  up,  that  he  found  it  dimeult 
to  keep  a  sufficient  stock  on  hand.  In  fact,  instead  of 
getting  his  supplies  from  the  wholesale  houses,  as  is 
usual,  he  is  ordering  hundreds  of  bottles  at  a  time,  direct 
from  the  Great  Britain  branch  of  the  proprietors. 

"  While  on  the  subject  of  this  medical  discovery,  we 
may  mention  that  several  cures  very  much  like  this  of 
young  Lester's,  and  likewise  duly  certified  to  by  re- 
sponsible parties,  have  come  to  our  notice.  Space 
will  admit  of  our  mentiening  only  one  of  these. 
It  is  the  case  of  Mrs.  Mary  Ann  Halls,  of  Wardley, 
Uppingham,  whose  husband  has  been  a  resident  of  Rut- 
land county  for  over  40  years.  His  calling  is  that  of  a 
shepherd,  and  it  is  safe  to  say  that  no  one  is  better 
known  in  all  the  country  about  Wardley  than  John 
Halls.  He  is  universally  respected  as  an  industrious 
and  honest  man,  and  what  he  says  may  be  relied  upon. 
Mr.  Halls  writes  that  while  ho  does  not  seek  notoriety.he 
feels  that  the  following  facts  should  be  made  public  for  the 
benefit  of  others.  What  he  states  is  well  known  to  his^ 
Ighbours,  among  whom  the  almost  miraculous  recavery 
of  his  wife  has  caused  no  little  excitement.  This  case  is 
markable  that  one  lady  wh»  had  heard  of  it  came 
all  the  way  from  London  to  satisfy  herself  by  a  personal 
visit  of  the  truth  of  the  astonishing  reports  which  had 
reached  h«r.  In  reciting  the  particulars  of  the  case,  we 
can  do  no  better  than  use  Mr.  Halls'  own  statement, 
made  to  our  reporter.  He  says :— '  For  over  eighteen 
years  my  wife  was  an  intense  sufferer  from  rheumatism. 
Much  of  tho  time  her  hands,  elbows,  knees,  and  feet 
were  swollen  to  two  or  three  times  their  usual  size,  so, 
that  she  was  unable  to  walk  or  dress  herself.  She  was  in 
fact  absolutely  helpless.  Her  joints  became  so  stiff  at 
times  that  she  could  not  move  them.  During  these 
periods  she  suffered  the  most  intense  agony,  and  in  all 
these  long  years  she  was  never  entirely  free  from  pain, 
either  day  or  night.  Different  remedies  were  recom- 
mend«d  to  her,  all  of  which  she  used,  but  got  no  relief.  Our 
family  doctor  said  there  was  no  help  for  her,  and  that  her 
case  was  incurable.  She  and  I  had  given  up  edl  hope  of 
her  ever  recovering  her  health,  or  being  again  free  from 
pain.  She  ha  J  suffered  so  long  that  she  had  become 
thoroughly  disheartened.  Just  before  last  Christmas  w« 
read  in  a  newspaper  an  article  copied  from  the  '  London 
Magazine  of  Chemistry  and  Medicine.' which  gav^  par. 
ticulai 


of  the  wonderful  ^c 


■vould  : 


i........  .Jad  in  a  Chelmsford  paper  of  some  remark. 

able  cures  wrought  by  a  remedy  recently  introduced  for 
the  cure  of  pain,  the  young  man  was  led,  as  a  last  resort, 
to  make  a  trial  of  one  bottle  of  the  same.  'To  use  hia 
own  words,  he  was  greatly  relieved  after  having  applied 
the  article  but  once,  and  he  was  able  to  walk  without  his 
Clutches  in  10  days  from  the  time  he  purchased  the  first 
bottle.  After  using  three  bottles  lie  was,  strange  as  it 
may  seem,  actually  able  to  resume  his  work,  and  is  now 
free  from  pain  and  leading  bis  former  active  life.  His 
cure  seems  almost  miraculous  tu  all  those  who  are 
familiar  with  his  long,  agonising  sufferings  and  his 
previous  helpless  condition,  and  St.  Jacobs  Oil,  which  ■- 
'  the  remedy  he  used. 


J  certainly  entitled  io  the  credit  of 


by   St.   Jacobs  Oil    of 

_  _.     ^  limilar  to  my  wife's 

As  we  had  for  years  tried  everything  we  had  heard  of,  shi  _ 
concluded  to  try  this  remedy  also,  and  I  sent  to  the' 
Great  Britain  Branch  of  the  Proprietors,  the  Charles  A, 
Vogeler  Co.,  45,  Farringdon-street,  London,  for  a  bottla 
of  it.  The  Oil  was  first  applied  to  her  hands,  which  had 
for  many  years  been  so  fearfully  deformed  as  to  be  almost 
without  shape.  Before  she  had  used  the  contents  of 
bottle,  to  our  amazement  and  joy,  the  swelling  dis- 
appeared, and  her  crippled  hands  once  more  assumed 
their  natural  shape.  You  may  well  look  astonished  at  what 
I  say,  but  I  am  relating  facts  to  y«u,'  remarked  Mr. 
Halls.  '  She  then  applied  the  remedy  to  tho  joints  ol 
her  limbs  and  feet,  and,  marvellous  as  it  may  seem,  tht 
swelling  and  pain,  which  had  withstood  all  treatment, 
began  to  disappear,  and  before  the  contents  of  thi 
bottle  had  been  used  the  swelling,  stiffness,  and  pain, 
with  which  siie  had  been  afflicted  for  nearly  twenty 
years,  vanishsd  as  if  by  magic.  She  recovered  the  full 
use  of  her  limbs,  hands,  and  feet.  She  can  walk  as  wel 
as  ever  she  could  in  her  life.  She  now  attends  to  hi 
household  duties  regularly,  and  sleeps  soundly  at  night, 
while  for  years  and  years  she  had  not  known  what  it 
was  to  have  a  good  night's  rest.  She  is  free  from  pain, 
and  is  comiilctely  cured,  and  all  this  was  brought  about 
by  a  single  bottle  of  St.  Jacobs  Oil.  I  tell  you  frankly 
that  I  believe  this  remedy  has  no  equal  m  the  world.  It 
has  brought  comfort  and  happiness  to  ay  home,  and  I 
advise  eveiyone  suffering  from  pain  to  try  it.  The 
23.  Od.  I  spsnt  for  a  bottle  was  the  best  investment  I  ever 
made  in  my  life.'  Mrs.  Halls  personally  confirmed 
thing  that  her  husband  had  said,  and  could  scarcely  sa] 
enough  in  praise  of  this  remarkable  agency  of  healioj 
which  had  rescued  her  from  her  sufferings. 

"Fads  like  the  foregoing  certainly  appeal  mo 
strongly  to  .ill  reasonable  men,  and  should  convlui 
everyone  of  the  e--itraordinary  efficacy  of  the  remed] 
refeiTed  to." 

Importance  of  Washing  at  Home.— This  can  be  doiS 
vith  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautiful^      II 
weet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  l^ 
uaing  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  con. 
tagion  with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  put  out.      No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  straining  is  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used,     'The  Dirt  slip*  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.     Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.      A   perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft-water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap.     Un- 
rivalled as   a    purifying    agent.      Sold  Everywhere, 


Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards.— [Advt.1 


ij 


Mav  31,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDIGESTION. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  dull  and  sleepy ;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
sticky  slime  collects  about  the  teeth.  The 
appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach ;  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  or  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
months  it  is  attended  with  a  greenish-coloured  expectoration.  The  patient  feels  tired 
all  the  while,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  afford  any  rest.  After  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
irritable,  and  gloomy,  and  has  evil  forebodings.  There  is  a  Giddiness,  a  sort  of  whirling 
sensation  in  the  head  when  rising  up  suddenly.  The  bowels  become  costive ;  the  skin  is 
dry  and  hot  at  times ;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant ;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms ;  the  vision  becomes 
impaired,  with  spots  before  the  eyes  ;  there  is  a  feeling  of  great  prostration  and  weakness. 


All  these  symptoms  are  in  turn  present, 
population  has  this  disease  in  some  of  its 
varied  forms.  Seigel's  Syrup  changes  the 
ferments  of  the  Digestive  organs  so  as 
to  convert  the  food  we  eat  into  a  form  that 
will  give  nourishment  to  the  feeble  body, 
and  good  health  is  the  consequence.  The 
effect  of  this  remedy  is  simply  marvellous. 
Millions  upon  millions  of  bottles  have  been 
sold  in  this  country,  and  the  testimonials  in 
ftivour  of  its  curative  powers  are  over- 
whelming. Hundreds  of  so-called  diseases 
under  various  names  are  the  result  of 
Indigestion,  and  when  this  one  trouble  is 
removed  the  other  diseases  vanish,  for  they 
are  but  symptoms  of  the  real  malady. 


It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 


IS 


RE 

SEIG 
SYR 


Y 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
people  speaking  highly  of  its  Curative 
properties  prove  this  beyond  all  doubt. 


SOLD   BY  ALL  CHEMISTS  AND  Ummi  VENDORS. 
Price  2s.  6d.  per  Bottle. 


3  50 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


May  31,  1886. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

Jieata.     Wht,n  oo  honr  In  -rt-i-y  the  U'dgB  meetn  M  H  o.m 

lJa7iiient  of  duhsrht'tiunH  :    the  appoarance  of  tlie  Annonnceineni' 
for  the  period  oniA  for  i)elne  &  sufficient  acknowl clement. 
rriE-PATD  TERMS  FOR  INSERTION. 

Onarter    One  Line  la  PA.    Two  Lino  3«.  0(V 

Half-Year    ,  3<i.  Oil.  ,,  63.  Od. 

Year ,  E?.  Od.  ,,         lOa.  0-1. 

Subpcriptions  mny  commence  at  any  date  and  muat  be  pre- 
paid.   Post  Odlce  Orders  payable  to  John  Kkmpstur,  at  "  Lud* 

gate-circns  "  office.  

iiiliTROPOLITAN    U)DGlii&, 
MONliAY. 
Armoury.     Norwood  ScbooTs.  Sontball.    7.30. 
Benjamin    Franklin.      Percy  Hall,  3,  Percy-street,   Tottenham 

rity  of  London.     181,  Aldor8ftat«-3treet,  City. 
Gratitude.     1.  Wells-buildings.  Hampstcad.  N.W.     8  15. 
Oranfie  Branch      Cong.  Schs.,  St.  Martin- street,  Leicester- square 

(eutrance,  Long's-court) .     8.15. 
Rofirina.    British  Schools,  Kontish  To\vn-road.  N.W. 
Shamrock.     Phoenix  Coffee  Tav.,  40  New  Kent-rd.,  S.E.    8.15. 
Vernon.    176'  rentonvUle-road,  N. 

I'  ■F.SI)^Y. 
Albert.  Mission  Ilall,  Dickenson  st.,  Wilbin-st.,  Kentish  Town. 
All.ei-t  r^oiift  of  Brntherho"d.  32.  Besson-at.,  Nnw  Crosa,  S.E. 
Oen.  V.  Oni.tnn.  Baptist  Chapel,  Merton-rd,,  Wimbledon.  8.15. 
J.abcz  Fnn.8.  Lecture  HalKChiirch-st.  Clmpel.EdKivare  rd-.N.W. 
Lambeth  Perseverance.— Wyvil  nan,(back  of  104..S.Lambeth-rd  ) 
New  Crofl3  Kxcclsior.  Working^ Men's  0o.Ta..Church-9t.  Deptford 
Stratford  Excelsior.  Temnerance  Hall.  Martin-^^treet,  Stratford. 
\V.  TewBley     Association  Rooms,  South-st.,  Wandsworth. 

■WEDNKSrAl, 
Citizen.     Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  King^land-rond.     8.1.5. 
Crown  of  Surrey.     Welcome  HaI1,  Westow-st  ,  Upper  Norwood, 
GoklpiiStrcatii.  St,.  ,7iirae>"3  Mis.n;ill,St..IaiDea'-^-rd.,Hovmondsey. 
Good  Sbephi-nl.     Ebenezei-  Ch.  School-room.  Norfh  Eiul-road. 
HaiTin^ay.     I'izzey's  Coffee  Roon^s,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Jo.^eph  Payni;.     Clirist  Church  Sch.    Charlton-et.,  Soraers  Town 
Margaret  M'Ciirrey.     Sydney  Hfill,  Leader-street,  Chelsei. 
New  Clapham  Excelsior.    Washington  Hall,  near  Wandaworth- 

road  Station. 
Prudential.  The  nan,St.Aun  e-rd., Brixton  (nr  Konninston  Gate). 
The  Mint.     Collier.^"  Rent  Hall,    Lons-lano,  Sout  bwark,  S.E. 

THLTSSDAY. 
Cryslal  Palace.     Prnee  ITall,  Siation-road.  Anerley. 
Freedom  of  London.'     Rev,  Harvey  Smith's  Chapei.    Bethnal 

Green-road.     S.l.'>. 
Geoeral  Garfield.     Paradlae-road  School,  Claphara-ro;  d. 
Hearfg  Content.     6S.  Neal  street.  Lon?  Acre.     8  1.5 
Hope  of  Streatham.  Iron  School -room,  Natal-road.  Streatham. 
Jamea  McCurrey.     Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor-st..  Chelsea. 
London  Olive  Branch.  lecture  Hnll.  Kiiicsgate-st.,  Holborn.  8.30 
Palmereton.     42,  Harttlekl-ro;id,  Wimbledon. 
Shaftesbury  Park      Prim.  Meth  School.  Grayshott-road.     8.15. 
Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace,  Hich-street,  Notfinp  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.    Jletbodifit  Free  Church,  Bello  Bridge-road 
Trinity.     Prim  ileth.  Chapel,  Trinity-street,  Borough, 
■William  Linsley.     Association  Rooms,  South-st.,  Wandsworth. 

FRIDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.    Camden  Hall,  King-st.,  Camden  Town.    8.30. 
British  Queen.     Wall  Hall.  Netting  Hill  Gate.     8.30. 
Coverdale.     Edinburgh  Castle.  Rhodeswell-road.  Limehouse. 
Fioshury  ProgreFS.     1G8,  Blackstock-rd.,  Highbury  Vale. 
Qroeveuor.— Teetotal  flail,  Georuivst.,  Sloaup-sq.,  Chelsea. 
John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-road,  Deptford 
Peckhara.    Alb-rt  Hall.  Albert-ro*d.  Peckham.    Juv.Tem,    6.30 
Pride  of  lyttletoD.     Roys'  ,«chool,  High-street,  ShadwelL 
Soatli  London.      Bible  Christian  School-room,  Wat'irloo-road, 

SATURDAY. 
Cornerstone.     Temperance  Hall,  HiLth-street,  T'oplar. 
George  Tborneloe.     2'2,  New  Cut,  lilackfriars.  S.E. 
G.  W.  Johufon.     Tern:..    Hull,  .Nmlh-st..  Keunin^-ton-rd.     7.45 
Mile  End.    Genn.in  Weeleyan  Chi.pel,  Conimercial-road,  E. 
Victoria  Park.     Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-lane,  Bethnal  Green. 

PROVINCIAL    LODGES. 

MONDAY. 
Aldershot.— Mra.Stovold'.'i  School-room,  Albert-road.    7.30. 
ALDF.ESHOT. — Aeh  Yale.    Mrs.  Cooksey's  Hou'^o,  Commissariat 

Bridee.    7.30 
Blackpool.— Guiding  Star.    Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
EniQHTOH.— Royal  Sussex.    8n«sex-8treet  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
Eb  10 HTON.— Queen's  Park.     Eentham-road  Mission  Hall. 
Epsom.— Epsom  Hume  Circle.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
Lancaster.— County  Palatine.      Market  HalL  Coffee  House, 

Corn  Market-slreet.  730. 
Sandwich.— Iiichboro'  Castle.      Templars'  Hall,  High-st.     7.30, 
Wo  KING.— May  bury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  Hotel. 

TUESDAY. 
BlRMraG  HAM.— Sand  ford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  Sch.,  Farm-st.  7.45 
Bi'CKrNOHASl.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30 
Cambridqk.— Loyal  Cambridge.  G.T.Misa.Hall.Victoria-rt.  8,15.- 
CnELMSFOBD.-  Cheloififord.  Agsemblylfms  ,  Co-operativo Stores. 
Foots  Cray.— Bu-iy  Btes.    National  Schools,  Church-mad.  7,30 
Great  Yarmouth.— Good  Hope.    Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
OniLDFORD. —Stephen  Percy.     Ward-street  Hail.    8.15. 
HASTINGS.— Saxon.     Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.        7  50. 
JjEiCLSTtn,— Excelsior.     Charlrs-s treat  School-room.     7.30. 
Manchester.— Tower  of  Kefugtj.     Prim.  Meth.  Sch.,  Upper 

Moss-lane,  Hi.I.ne. 
MANCHESTLR.—  Hev,  C.  Garrett.  26,  Hewitt-st,  Hlghtown.    7  45. 
Manchester.- Good  Samaritau,  Cong.  Sch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.30. 
PlTMOOTH.— Temple  ol  Peace.     BorouRh  Arras.    Eedford-st 
Byde  (I.W.).     Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  High-street. 
8AFPB0N  Walden,— Salfron.    Temperance  Hall,  Hill-st.     8.S. 
WoBTHINO.— Workman's  Own.     Temp.  Institute,  Aun-st. 

Wr,DNKSDAT 
Bath.— Cottertll     Friends'  Meet  in:;  House,  York-street. 
Bbiohtok.— Brijjhtheluistone,  Eelgrave-etreet  School-room. 
Ohi:btER.— OclABon.    Temperance  Hall,  Froduli  am -street. 
Endheby  (Leicester).— Charles  Brook,    National  School-room. 
OOPALMINO  — FnentiB.     Congresrational  School-room. 
UpLL.— Always  Active.     Lower  Union-street  Club-room. 
NORBiTON.— Hope  of  Norbiton,     Prim.  Meth.  Ch,,Victorla-road. 
Southend.— Nil  Deaperandum.     British  dchoola.  High-street 
8t.  Leonards. — st.  Leonards.    Temperance  Hall,  Normau-road. 
Wki>nesbury.— Pioneer.  Prim. Meth.School-rm., Lea  Brook.  7.30. 
Wtiymoutu.— Caxtou.     TetQperauce  Hall,  Park-street. 
WlBBECH,— Clarkson  Lecture  Room  Pablic  Hall. 

THURSDAY. 
Birmingham, — Sever  n-atr«et,     Severn-etrcet. 
Eolton-.- Claremont,  Barlor  Arms  C-  Tav., Higher  Brdge-st,7.30. 
GitAVESEND.— Star.  Public  Hall. 

Or.  Yarmouth.— Bethel.    Mariners  Chapel,  S^oth  Quay.    7.30. 
Kinoston-dpon-Hull.— Klugston-upon-Hyll.       G.T,   Hall,  St. 

Johu's-street.     7.3o 
Leeds. — Nil  Deaperandum,  WIntoun-st.  Seh.-rm.  (off  North-st.) 
LeiCESTBR. — Emanuel.     Friar-hme  Sunday-school. 
Manchester.- City.  Temp.  Hall,Stanley-st.,Port-st., Piccadilly 
Portsmouth .— Templan*  Alliance.    Soh..rm. , Viotoria-st.    7. 30 


Ramsqate.- Snug  Harbour.     Sailors'  Bethel,  Leopold-st     7,30. 
SHEFFrELD.— Pennin:rton  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
8PALDINQ.— Hand  in  Hand.     Temperance  Hall.     8.15. 
Stonkhousk  (Plymouth).— Mt.  Edecumbe,  Sailors'  Welcome. 
St.  Neots.— Star  of  St.  Ncots,     Wesleyan  Day  School. 
FRTOAT 

Blackpool.— Gleam  of  Hope  Union  Ch.  Schl.-rm  ,  Abingdon-st. 

BBi';nT0N.— AdvHncHOunTfl.   Lewes  Rd.,  Oonpl.  Schl.    Km.,  «.lfi 
Bristol. — Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7.45. 
DarnalL.— Hopenf  Darnall,     CouKrecational  School.     7.30. 
Guildford,— Guildfora.    Ward-street  Hall,    8.15. 
Lowestoft, — Wtdcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  Hi([h-Htreet. 
Manchester.— Loyal  B.  Whitworth,  117,  Grosvonor-stroet,  All 

Saints.    7.45. 
New  MALDBN.-Sure  Refuge.  Bap.  Ch, Seh.-rm, ,KincrBton-rd.7.30. 
Oxford.— City  of  Oxford.    Temperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TUKBRiDGE  wells— Silent  Dew.     Friendly  Soeieiies  Hall- 
Weymouth.— Hope  of  Weymouth.    Temp,  Hall,  Park-st.    7.30 

SATURDAY. 
Barrow-IN-FueKESS.— Hopeof  Barrow.  Temp,  Hall,  Greengate. 
Birmingham.— Nil  Dcsperandum.  Richardson  3chl.-rm.. Farm-st. 
Guildford.— Rescue.     Ward-street  Hall,     7.30, 
Leeds.- St.  George's  Rosebud,      Presbyterian  Church  Lecture 


Plymouth. —Ark  of  Love.    Hope  Chapel  School-r 

ton -street. 
PONLYWAIN  (Mon.), -Esmond.     Trinity  School-room. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jersey.- Sir  H.  Havelook.      G.  T.  Ha-ll.  Union-st.     Thursday 

iUELA.rw, 
Duai-iN.- (?t.  Catherine's.     Thomas  Coart,    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
Monte  Video.-  Soulhem  Crosa.  77,  C'alla  delau  Piedras    Tues. 
MoNTB  ViDKO.— Iloneer.    Ciitto  Guarani,  No,  19.    Wednesday. 

AT'.STRALIA. 
MELBODRNE.— Hope  of  Carlton.    Independent  Church  School- 
room, Rathdown-street  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.    Monday. 
ADaTKALlA  (SODTll;. 
*.'frana   boage  of  South    Anntr>!ih    l.u  ". ' 


MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
Aden,  Arabia.— Hope  of  Aden, Steamer  Point ;  Thursday.  7. 
Alexandria.— Ut  Pro&im.     Sailors*  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7. 
RAWAL    Pindee— E.\cel3ior,         2!id   Royal    Sussex     Reg^iment. 

School-room,  The  Fort,     Monday,  7.     L.D-,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
Cairo.— St.   Andrew's,      lat  Black   Watch,        Fencinij    Room, 

Abbassiyeh  Barracks,  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt,  G  .  Bedson. 
EorPT.- Lome.     N.  W.  Block,  Bamleh  Barracks. 
H.M.S.  Superb,  ZANTE.— Rose  of  the  East.    Tues. 
Portsea,— Portsmouth  Gaj-rison.     Cairo  Restaurant.     Sat.     7. 
RAMLEH  (Egypt).— Branch  of  Ecypt's  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
RrcHMOND(.Yks.)— Howard's  Green. Workman's  Hall, Thursday, 7. 
SHELLAL(Asaouan.)— OiBtle  ot  Gibraltar,  lat.  E.itt.  Dorset  Regt, 
Shoeburyness, — Hope  Mission-room,    High-street.     Monday. 
Malta.— Shropshire  Guiding  Star  a.,  The  Rest.  Wed..  7  p.m. 
Newry. — Homeward  Bound,  M18.     Infant  School.     Mon. 7. 
OLD  Brompton.— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.G.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
H.M.S,  Nelson,  Australia.— Red  Cross.    Satorday. 


^qznctZB. 


£t  I  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 
4/  and  HONESTLY  realised  by  persona  of  either 
8S.X,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular-  aud  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
(2vAN8,  Watts,  &  Compaky,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham.—r^ij  ' 


Ort  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by  persons  of 
oU/V  either  sex  selling  the  Parker  Umbrella  (regis- 
tered).— For  particulars,  address  stamped  directed  enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield. 


£1MPL0YMENT.  I  Want  1,000  Agents  to 
J  Canvass  for  The  Complete  Herbalist.  I  will  give 
such  terms  and  furnish  such  Advertising  Facilities  that 
no  man  need  make  less  than  £30  per  month,  no  matter 
whether  he  evercanvassed  before  ornot. — Address,  Fredk. 
W.  Hale,  61,  Chandos-street,  Covent  Garden,  London, 
and  full  particulars  will  be  sent  by  return  post. 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  seut  by  Parcels  Post  ;  no  can- 
vassing.—Full  i>articular3  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


iflisallnneouij. 


WANTED.— Juvenile     Regalia     {Becondhand)    for 
for  officers  aud  racmbers  ;  must  he  cheap.— 3.J.I.,  Mr. 
Candlin.  Mold.  North  VVules. 


TRADE     DEPRESSION    AND    STORES.-Send 
One  Pcuny  Stamp  for  Copies  of  New  Handbill  addressed  t© 
the  Working  Class.- J.  W.  Wahi>,  West  Cornforth,  Ferry  HiU. 


BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND  DEATHS. 

Births,  Marriages,  and  deaths  are  announced  at  the 
following  rates:- Twenty  words,  6d.  ;  every  six  words 
additional,  3d.  Two  initials  count  as  oae  word,  whether 
prefixed  or  affixed  to  the  name. 


MARRIAGE. 

CooPHR— Ferry  —On  Saturday,  May  1,  at  South  Hackney 

Church,  Bro.  Arthur  W.  J.  Cooper,  Lodge  Deputy,  to 

Sister   Maria,    Worthy   Cliaplain,    both   of   the  Dove 

Lodge  (Hackney). 

DEATH. 

Pboud.  —At  Bury,  Lancashire,  on  May  25,  Lilian  Mary, 

daughter  of  Bro.  and  Sister  T.  Proud,  aged  11  moatm. 


NEW  GOOD  templar  OFFICES  FDND. 

The  following  respoKses  have  been  already  made 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  contributions  to  a  special  Fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  expenses  of  necessary  alterations  in  and 
fittings  up  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge.  £     '•  d. 

Amounts  previously  acknowleged  ...  49  1.'^     3 

Mrs.   Pull,  Batteraea         0  10    0 

W.  H.  Trounson,  Penzance  0  10    0 

R.  Davidson,  Willington-on-Tyne         ...     0    5    0 

Joe  Alee,  H.M.S.  Superb  0     5    0. 

J.  ttriffin,   Plymouth        0    5    0 

J.  E.  Hargreaves,  Helston  0    5     0 

W.  E.  Burley,  Petersfield  0     5     0 

W.  Burley,  Midhurst        0    5     0 

Mrs.  Boys,  Petersfield      0     5     0 

Miss  Burley,  Petersfield 0    5    0 

***  ' 0     6     0 

M.G.,  Wolverhampton      0     1    •> 

Per  S.  Thilthorpe 0     10 

£53    0    3 
John  B.  Collinos,  (Hon.)  G.VV.Src. 
G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 

NOTICE  10  READERS  and  COaRESPONDENPS. 


.quested  to  notice  th.  following  itt- 
luuications  unless  accompanied 


Correspondents 

structions  in  forwaiuiu^  i.c 

No  notice  will  be  talien  of 
l)y  the  name  of  the  sender. 

As  our  space  la  limited  we  can  only  insert  a  few  hnes  m  re. 
(erenco  to  any  meetiup,  aud  are  compelled  therefore  to  ejtcluda 
unnecessary  details,  and  matters  of  merely  local  interut ;  names 
should  he  used  sparinely,  and  plainly  written. 

Address,  Editor,  Good  TEMPLARS'  WATCHWORD,  3,  Bolt-court, 
Fleet-street,  London,  E.G. 

A.R.— Thanks.  We  do  not  publish  adverse  comments 
on  such  proceedings,  as  to  do  so  would  open  up 
interminabls  discussion  of  an  unprofitable  nature. 

J.L).— A  very  pertinent  question,  but  not  dealing  with 
the  subject  under  discussiou. 

W.E.L.,  W.T.B. — We  cannot  use  communications 
written  upon  all  sides  of  the  paper. 

E.A.B.— Our  limited  space  will  not  admit  of  letters  of 
so  general  a  nature.  We  are  overcrowded  with  other 
and  more  pressing  material. 

J.  W.  r.— Your  letter  does  not  discuss  th«  question. 
The  Iiiverpool  procession  is  not  quite  a  case  in  point,  and 
if  it  were,  wa  are  not  responsible  for  it.  Newspapers 
lecoid  oiiences,  but  advocate  morality.  Follow  the 
teachings  of  the  articles,  and  do  not  imitate  the  records 
of  crime. 

W.G.— It  would  not  be  possible  for  us  to  open 
discussions  in  our  columns  on  the  proper  condnct  or 
otherwise  of  District  Lodge  Sessions. 

T.C.— Please  write  direct  to  the  G.W.C.T. 


PATROi^lSEO 


15  Y     ROYALiTY 

llf^P       SILK 
yyyQ.v   UMBRELLAS. 

28.    Gd.    eacb. 

Direct  from  the  Manufacturer, 

{>'   Ladies'  or  Gents'  Plain  or  Twill 

Silk,    Parker's   hollow    ribbed 

frames,  beautifully  carved  and 

mounted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Post 

free,    23.    9d,    (or    36    etampe), 

15,000  sold  in  twelve  months. 

ile-covering,   &c.,  neatl^   done, 

PAitKER,  Umbrella    Works,    EROOM  CLOSE, 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  I     BOTANIC    BEER  1 

A  most  Eefreshlng,  AirreeaUe,  and  Wholesome  Baverage  for 

the  MillioD,  at  a  very  trifline;  cost.     This  valuable  sabstltute  lot 

Alcoholic  Driaks  can  only  be  obtained  by  uainfr 


iycj<\.so]vs 


Comvosed  of  Yarrow,  Dandelion,  Comtrey  &  HorehoimA 


HERB    OR    BOTANIC    BEER. 

Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  wUcb  pass  under  ilmilu 
names,  without  boUit^  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  gives  to  the  Beverage, 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  lnvig<H^ting  ;  It  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Non-Abstainer,  and  is  tiioroughly  acceptable  to  the  pahllo 


general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and  2s.  each.  Sola  Froprleton 
and  Manufacturers,  and  nwy  be  obtained  Wnoleaale 
only  from  14  £  W  BALL  AND  tf  A80M,  Manntacl 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Kottkigbanu  Sold  l^' 
Grocers  and  Ohemiets.  Be  sur*  fon  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Speotal— A  Sample  fiotUe,  enough  to  make  Four  Gallons,  sent 
oarrUge  paid  to  Mv  aadtMi  f ox  9  itaniDt.   AOBIillS  WAllXBDb 


May  31,  18SS. 


THE    aOO'D    TEMPLARS'    WATOffWORD, 


351 


WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE 

Is  made  from  a  Bimplo    tropical  leaf  of  rare  value,  and  ■ 
poiitive  remedy  for  all     diaeascs  that   cause  pains  i- 
of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache. 


the 
a.  -  ^.  — :  -'  "'^  uvuj  ,  lui  Luri^iii  liver,  neaaacue,  jauQ- 
aice,  dizziness,  gravel,  and  all  difficulties  of  the  kidneys, 
Hvei;,  and  ui-mary  organs.  For  Female  DUeasee  it  has  no 
equal.  It  restores  the  organs  that  make  the  blood,  and  hence 
IS  tbo  best  niaod  Purifier.  It  is  the  only  known  reinedT 
that  cures  BRIOHT'S  DISEASE.  t™eay 

( For  Diabetes  use  Warner'i  Safe  Diabetei  Cure,  4/6  per  BotUe.) 
Take  WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
ChomislsanclDraepsts.aniTat  the  Stores.  Price4/6.  Biour 
cheniist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  Jour 
orders  to  H.H.  WARNER  4  CO.,  47,  FABRINGOON  ST.,  LONOONi  E  C 


c 


OOKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Boxes  at  Is.  l^d.,  2g.  9(1.,  is.  Qi}.,  s.nA  lla. 


c 


"lOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


1  Bo»es  at  l.i.  IJd.  is.  9il.,  4b.  ed.,  and  lIi 


c 


lOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


ONLY 
PREPAltATIOK 

PLACUO   BKFORE  THR   PUI 


c 


COCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


SISTER  K.  POLL,  Regalia  Mannlactnrer, 

59,  FALCON  RD.,  OLA.PHAM  JUNCTION. 

HAS  A   SPECIAL  ASSOBTMKNT  OF 

Tem/plar  Stationery^  CeriificaieSi  dtc. 


REGALIA, 


SCARVES 


Regalia!  Regalia!  Regalial 

MiSCFACTUBED  AT  THI 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingham. 

BEST  HATERIAIi.     BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  H&KZ, 


Grand  Lodge  Regalia  5/6,  10/6,  15/-,  21/-,  to  — 
Purple  "Velvet  „  5/-,  7/-,  10/6, 15/-,  21/-,  to— 
District  Lodge     „        5/6,   7/6.   10/6,   15/-,   21/- 

ANn 
Every   Other   Description    at   Short    Notice. 


per  do2 


Officers',  SOs.,  403.,  60i.,  60s.   the  set.    Membei 
73.,  10s.,  123.,  per  doz.      Blue  ditto,  12.,  lOs  .  If 
per  doz.    Purple  ditto,   12s.,   16s.,  ISs.,   ; 
Samples  on  application. 

L.D„  E.S.,  V.D.,  S.J.T.,  D.S.J.T.,  73.  6d.,  lOs.  6d., 
12a.,  153.,  21s.,  to- 
Purple  Silk  Velvet,  H  Bull-Fringe,  J  Lace  Ornaments, 
and  as  above,  153. 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
Officers',  lOs.,  153.,  20.i.,  Z^a.  per  set.    Members'  white, 
3a.,  03.,  63.  per  doz. 

Goods  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
if  Required. 


Post  Office  Orders  Payable  Falcon-road,  Londt.ii,  S.W 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application. 


grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Eegalia. 


Temperance  Hotels. 

Three  Lines, aifl.  Del  a  1  ^m.    lila.fld-per  Lino  hevond. 


principles.     Ifole  new  Address,    Blanheiu 


LONDON— 11 


J  CnRE  fOB.   ALh   n 


flOLlOWAYSJJMMlNl! 


fosiessed  of  thii  REMEDY,  Every  Han  maj  u 
4ii  own  Doctor  It  may  he  .rubbei^  into  '.h* 
System,  so  as  to  rearb  sny  interna)  Oonplamt, 
by  these  means,  it  cures  Soree  or  Ulcers  in  tb< 
THBOAT,  STOMACH,  LIVEE.  SPINE,  ur  oth* 
Parts  It  is  an  infallible  remciy  for  BAD  tEG3. 
BAD  BEEASTS,  ContracteiS  or  Stiff  Joinu,  GOTJl; 
EHEUMATISM.   and  a;l  kinds    nt    Skin    Oiscns.'. 


FOR  THE  BLOOD  tSTHE  LIFE'.' 


3  cleaii3a  tbe  blood  from  all  imparities  from  what 
in^.  For  Scrofula,  Scurvy,  Si»re3  of  all  fciDds. 
Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  its  otfecta  are  mttrrelloafl.  Thousajids  or 
tastimouials  from  all  parts.  In  bottlee,  2e.  9«1.  each,  and  in  cans 
'  I  times  the  qnantity,  Ub.  each,  of  all  OhemL^ts.  Sent  to  an; 
>  ftddreas  for  33  or  132  Btampi  by  the  Proprietors*  Xhb  Iiihools 
4>D  MiDLASD  OonNTiEa'  Dbuo  OoupurT,  Lincoln, 


Established  1851 

BIRKBECK  EAJ^K.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

THREE  per  CENT.  INTEKEST  allowed  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO  per  CKNf.  INTEREST  on  CURRENT  ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  minimum  montlily  balances,  when  not  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  Bank  undertakes  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charRB,  the 
custody  of  Deeils,  Writings,  und  other  Securities  and  Valuables  ; 
the  collection  of  Bills  of  Kxthange,  Dividends  and  Coupona  ;  aad 
the  rurchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Annuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKBECK  ALMANACK,    with  fuU  particulars,  pea 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/6 

(without  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblfma,  and  Grand  Lodge 
silk-woven  seal,  price  19/G,  22/-,  25/-,  2G/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


free,  on  appUcatic 


FR.A.NCI3  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


The  Birkbeck  Building  Society's  Annual  Recsipts 
exceed  Five  MlJllona. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
GUINKAS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Poases.^ion 
and  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOCIETY,   29,    Soathampton-buildings,  Chancery- 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  SHILLINGS  PER  JIONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD  LAND  SOCIETY 
as  above. 

THE    BIRKBECK    ALMANACK,   with  full  particulars,   on 
application. 
FRANCIS  RAVEN3CR0FT,  Manager. 


BA   LLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteen  Feet  Hieh. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys. Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  which  fly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
laughter  when  seen  capering  In  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  life ;  likewise  a  very  droll 
flpiire  of  John  Barleycorn  in  his  barrel  12ft. 

Cj  Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
■■  Hope,  Teuiperance  and  Gala  Committees,  on 
application  to  BEN  ILLINGWOKTH,  3,  Bebecca-street,  City- 
road.  Bradford,  Yorks. 

N.B.— A  Grand  Ordinary  loft.  Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stamps.    Also  a  Gas  Balloon  (or  14  stamps. 


^lORNS  AND  BUNIONS.— A  gentleman,  many 
years  tormented  with  Coma,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  information  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  C. 
J.  Fotta,EBq.,  Ware  Herts.  This  is  no  quack  imposture 


Third   Degree    (Purple)    Begalia. 

Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purpl* 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen ;   with  narrow 

gold  braid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 

with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 

with  fringe  and  superior  trimminc;,  10/G.  12/6.  15/-. 

and  18/-.  '  " 

Third  Degree  R6g;alia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 

trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/6,  22/-.  25/-. 
20/6,  30/-,  and  35/-.  c 

District  Lodge  OflBcera'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  11,  £2  lOa.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar, 
ette,  wide  gold  braid  and  fringe, 'silk- woven  letters, 
Bilk-lined,  rosettes,  and  Sin.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  purpla 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (plain)  j 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  m  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Eegalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
memberslii^  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  i/-,  and  .'i/G. 

Deputies'^Kegalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  ^ 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  ono  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen  ;  with  "arrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  liuin;;,  o/ii  and  7/8;  tin  jripanned  case,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/-. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    "WATCHWORD. 


Mat  .-U,  1886. 


AN  EXPESIENXE  of  FIFTY  YEAKS  HAS  PROVED  THAT 


ORIENTAL 
PILLS  ^^-<r 


SOLAR 
ELIXIR 


haye  neyor  failed  to  CURE,  or  GIVE  RELIET,  In  all  Diseases  of 
•he  Stomach  and  Chest,  inclmlhig  I'uliuouaiy  Consumption, 
Asthma,  Nervous  Debility,  Female  Complaints,  Ac,  &c. 

The  PILLS  are  sold  in  Boxes  at  Is.  lid.  and  4a.  6d-  et^ch  ;  the 

fUXIR  in  Bottle.t  at  49.  6(1.  and  Us.  each,  bj  all  Chemists  and 
atent  Medicine  Vendors  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Dr. 
BoOKB,  Scarboioiigli,  Around  each  Box  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
Directiona  for  the  guidance  of  Patients  In  all  Diseases. 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

Circulation  FOUR  MILLIONS-172  Pages. 

ETerybody  should  read  it ;  as  a  Handy  6uid4  to  Donuitie 
Medicine  it  is  invaluable.  Send  for  a  copy,  post  free  from  Dr. 
SooKE,  Scarborough,  England. 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Is  specially  Tec«mmended  by  several  eminent  Fhysioi&ns 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti- 
Lancet." 
It   has   been   used  with   the  most  sif^nal  Buccesa  for 

Asthma,  Bronchitis,  Consumption,  Coughs,  Influenza, 
Consumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortnes* 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4s.  6d.,  and  Us.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chem-sts,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M. 
CROSBY.  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


HUjhest  Award  Internati. 


iwl  ExhihitU 
A.  P. 


Temperance  Drinks 

BECKETT'S  Lemon  Syrup. 
BECKETT  S  Raspberry  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Lime-Fruit  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Wolseley  Liqueur. 
BECKETT'S  Honey  Liqueurs. 
BECKETT'S  Black  CurrantSyrup 
Winterine,  Ging'srette,  and  Peppermint 
Cordials,  &e. 

Can  be  uml  ml),  cMrr  Hot,  Crjhl,  or  Amilid  Wmlc: 
Emlkiit  with  Uii-.oricn's—Conmnhntfor  Picnic  and  Lawn 
Tennis  Parlies. 
"  First-Class  Beverages."— J'Ar  Grocer. 
"  Have  an  established  rppnlation.'*— Nonconformist. 
"  Delicious  Dcmks."— Fireside  News. 
Pints  1/0   (sufficient  for  20  tumblers),   Half-pints  Is.  ; 
Sold  by  Chemists,  Grocers,  and  Coffee  Tavern  Co.'s  |  or 
Two  Pints  and  upwanls  sent,  Carriage  Paid,  direct  from 
the  Manufnrfurer,  W.  Beckett,  Heywood,  Manchester. 
London  De]...-,  Barclay  &  Sons,  il5,  Farringdoo-st.,  E.G. 
More  Aejcnts  Wanted. 


GENT'S  l:-C.    ROLLED  GOLD   SOLID 


— IDOUBLE    ALBERTS.  I,,,-;" 


GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 


MADE    WITH    BOILING    WATER 
OR    MILK. 


Albert  of  most  mar\i!lous  value,  at  the  merely  nominal  pr 
23.,  80  as  to  induce  further  custom.    Xhey  are  finished  equal 
a  chaiD  costing  £7 
have  only  a  1; 


atteiitioD.  — Me=s 


should  not  be  missed. 

3  sell atthisabsurdly  low  price, 

lore  than  one.     P.O.O.'s  to  be 

Orders  by  post  receive  immediate 


r»  &  Co.  ,331, Old  Kent-rd.,LoDdoi 


IMPEY  &  CLOTHIERS' 

Avalon  Jams,  Piekles  &  Syrups. 


A  12ib.  sample  box    containing;  (10  varieties),  cin  be 
forwarded  on  receipt  of  5s., 

Or  a  2ftlb.   ditto,    ditto  (12  varieties),   lOs.,  will  be  for- 
warded on  receipt  of  P.0.0.  or  stamps. 

No  charge  for  jars,   tins,  or  packages. 

STEAM  PRESERVING  WORKS, 

srrxi£:E:Tr,  soivebieset. 


EVERY   OOOD   TEMPUB,  EVERY  SUPERINTENDENT,  EVERY  EARNEST  AKSTAINEK    SHOULD  READ 
■3::BE:      M-j^JE  «<^  je-Jt^  «^.<i«^l^  .^^^^.y  v,^  ^^  iOTaliiahle  work  for  leadc-s  an,    leamfrs," 

THE  REV    CHAS.  GAERE'lT  says—"  It  is  the  host  Dook  m  existence  for  earnest  aljstaiiiers. 

Sold    hy    all    Boiksellers,    2d.    per    month,    or    sent    tree    tor    One    Year    for    2s.    3d.,    l.y    G.    H.    GKAHAU,     MAIDSTONE. 

The  back  numbers  for  the  present  year  lan  still  be  obtained. 

IS    Volumes  already  pubUthei),jree  for  U.,  Cloth  2t.  each.    Niarbj  all  soli.     Order  at  once. 


I. or    LET    YOUri    C.-iILD    DIE! 
Cliildreu's  Powders  Prevent  Convulsions. 
ARE  CUOUNU  AND  SOOTHING. 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BRONCHITIS. 

^  jenu.n..    .,n.rcnsrowaers.rev^^^^^^^^  g  F  E  N  N  I  N  C  S'    LUNG    HEALERS, 

ii  ARE  CUOUNU  AND  SOOTHING.  U  ' 

2  ...«-.        ......  ..■.riKA         Rmiini-nn  W  THE  BEST    REMEDY  TO  CUHEALL 

3FENNINGS'   CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ^coughs,  colds,  asthmas,  &c 

H  Fur  Obildren  Ci'tting  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulsions.  H       j,^||  ._^  l;„xe»  at  1>.  . .■,,!.«..  I  i'v  <J.l,,  with  direc 

Ualoruel,  Opium.  Mn-phia,  or  anything  injurious  to  M    tions.     yt-s.t  post   fiet    it,r  'i   ^t;i;ups.      Duett  to 


(Do  no 


imped  Boxes,  at  Is.  lid.  and  2a.  Od.  (great  savine)  «-i'h  f""    H       T|,e  lari-est  size  Eoxei,  la.  9d.  (35  stamps,  post  free) 
Sent    post    free    tor    15    stamps.      Duect    to    ALFREO     w    contain  three  times  the  quantity  ot  the  small  boxes. 
I*        „      ,    ,>„,.^,T»,./'^v?!-''p"v  "-fn'MrTri  boiIk     which  contains    S       Read    FENNINOS'    EVEKYB0DY3     DOCTOR. 
i    vaSe',^„^,rl^'t^e.fing';^\eih'.;V.'yti.£r?^e;l;'^'^°.°'tk'    P    Sent  post^ tree   1.3  stamp.    Direct  A.  F«.Kn,« 
your  I'bemist  tor  a  Free  copy.  ' 

PENNINGS'  EVERY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sont  post  free  on  application  by  letter  or 
post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fennings,  West  Oowes,  LW. 


AGEIVTS  WAXTEIJ 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  in  our  land,  to 

push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAIFnIE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Mal<es,  v/Uen  mixed  with  Sugar  and  Water  as  directed, 
the  nuest  and  most  delicious  drink  (or  the  festive  season. 

Thv    proprietor  v.ill  li;  glad  to  hear  from  any  Oood 
Tem|)lar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Ageney  for  Ginger 
Cordial.     It  is  proBtable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  whei 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  floe,  Nine  Stamps,  ttova 

R.   W.  RAINE,  p.  WOT.,  L  D.,   &c..  &C.,| 

Manufacturini?  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Middleton  in-Teesdale,  Co.  Durham. 

Bro.  Kalne  is  a  Wholesale  and  Eetail  Tea  Dealer.  Ha  j 
will  bo  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea  j 
at  2s.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  bal 
beaten.  Bro.  Ralne  sells  this  Tea  only  In  61b.  Parcels  1 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  10s.  6d.  Send  for  a  | 
Sample  and  try  It ;  do  not  buy  if  you  do  not  like  It. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/- 

TEA. 

LEWIS'S  21- 

TEA. 

LEWIS'S  2/- 

TEA. 

LtW Id  u  ask  yon  to  aend  them  2a. 
either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  yon 
wiU  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  maprnificent  Tea  is  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  is  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persons  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yon 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  2s.  a  pound, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carria^, 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewis's 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  6v<>ry 
household  in  the  United  Kingpdom, 
When  yon  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra- 
ordinary tea,  you  wiJJ  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends. 
Send  the  23.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  Lewis 
and  Co.,  Kanelagh  Street,  Liverpool. 
(Please  mention  this  paper.) 


OXTX^B    OF    JDSjf^.F^TSSS. 

NOISES  IN  THE  EAIW.  REV.  E.  J.  SILVEBTON  invites  j 
sufferers  to  senil  lor  his  work,  a  book  sliowing  the  nature  f 
of  the  disease  ami  the  means  of  ctire,  Post-free  6*1.,  with  letter  j 
of  a'lvice  if  casd  be  state<J.  Imperial-buildings,  Ladgate-cl 
London.     Free  consultations  daily 


GOOD  TKMPLAH  AND  TEMPERANCE  ' 
OKPHANAOE,  MAnios  P.vhk,  Sunbdht-on-thames.- 
neccSFitouR  Orphnn  Childrou  of  Total  Abstainers  CoatrlbutiODt  j 
earnestly  solicited.  Collacting  Cards  and  any  information  may  ' 
be  obtained  from  the  Hon.  Sec.,  Ur.  3.  R.  £olfe,  45,  Paolet-  j 
coad.  Cainberwell,  3.E. 


Scottisli  Temperance  Assurance  Company,  Limited. 

(LIFE    &.  ACCIDENTJ^ 

An  abatement  of  10   yer  cent  on  the  pretniums  on  all  ordinary  whole  Life  Policies  is  granted  from   the  commencemont  ot  the' 

Assurance. 
The  coBt  of  a  £1,000  (with  profits)  Policv  elsewhere  would,   in  most  cases,  secure  an  immediate  Assurance  of  from  £1,200 

to  £1,400  in  this  Company,  with  ri^ht  to  further  profits. 

Applications  for  Agi  roir^s  U:  1*  made  to  fhe  London  Manager,  Georok  P.  IvEY,  F.S.S.,  P.G.W.T.,  30,  Fiusbary  Pavoraont,  K.O.  ;or  A.  Andrew, 

Atlas  Cliamlicra,  Leicester;  or  J.  E.  Poclter,  287,  Stratford-road,  Birmingham. 

^.;„-.-,.' ,  „  thtt  N&tional  Pre«8  Aaeucy.  Liaiited,  13.  Whitefriara-street,  Fleet-street,  E.G.,  and  pnbliBhed  by  John  Eempater  &  Co.,  3,  Bolt  court,  Floet-Btreet,  LoodoD,  E.G.— . 
Fruiteu  ^y  Mo  i>»"  s      J.  Monday,  May  31, 1886. 


THE  CURSE.  THE  CAUSE,  AND  THE 
CURE* 

By  James  Guthrie,  Esq.,  J.P.,  Brechin. 

*'  A  verse  may  find  him  who  a  sermon  flies."— Hkrrert. 

People  do  not  like  a  minister  to  have  two  faces, 
but  they  don't  abject  to  his  having  three  "heads." 
If  he  has  more    than   three   heads  he  may  find  a 
difticulty  in  getting  ears  for  them  in  the  congrega- 
tion.      I  miffht  add  that  not  only  do  Scotch  min- 
isters have  three  heads  and  preach 
three  -  quarters  of   an  hour,  but 
under  each  head  tliey  have  three 
particulars.       To  stick,  then,  to 
the  rule  of  three,  my   subject  is 
Drunkenness, and  the  three  heads 
are— Ist,    The  Curse  ;    2nd,    The 
Cause  ;  3rd,  The  Cure. 
THE  CURSE  OF  DRUNKEN- 
NESS. 

My  first  head  being 

THE       ftTHSE      OF      DKDNKENNESS 

my  three  particulars  are  as 
follows  : — Drunkenness  is  a  hahlf, 
a  idn^  and  a  disease.  Notice  both  a 
Btn  and  a  disease,  and  the  sin 
causes  the  disease.  Where  the 
habit  ends  and  the  sin  begins,  I 
shall  not  pretend  to  say.  "  I 
speak  as  unto  wise  men,  judge 
ye."  Also  where  the  sin  ends  and 
the  disease  begins,  I  am  unable  to 
tell.  This  much  I  may  premise  : 
the  Habit  of  drinking  is  under  our 
own  control :  the  Sin  is  a  subject 
for  the  minister  to  deal  with  ;  and 
for  the  Disease,  we  call  in  the 
doctor.  This  habit  is  not  a  riding- 
habit,  but  an  over-riding  habit — a 
habit  that  brings  many  a  man  and 
many  a  woman  to  tiieir  last  shift. 
Our  strength  and  standpoint  la 
this  :  If  we  never  learn  the  habit,  we  shall  never 
suffer  from  the  sin,  nor  be  killed  off  by  the 
disease. 

People  say  that  the  curse  of  strong  drink  lies  in 
the  abuse — they  "  like  to  see  a  man  that  can  either 
take  it  or  want  it."  (These  are  the  people  who  are 
always  either  taking  drink  or  wmitiinj  it!)  My 
answer  is — What  is  the  abuse,  but  a  continuance  of 
the  use  ?  Tiie  evil  lies  in  the  use,  because  if  there 
were  no  use  there  could  be  no  abuse  ;  if  there  were 
no  moderate  drinkers  i  here  would  be  no  inebriates  ; 
if  there  were  no  drinking,  there  never  could  be 
any  drunkenness. 

I  do  not  enlarge  on  the  fact  that  the  annual 
expenditure  on  alcoholic  drink  is  nearly  £4  per 
head  for  each  of  the  population,  nor  dwell  on  the 
120,000  deaths  in  our  country  yearly  caused  by 
drinking.  The  mere  figures  shew  curse  enougli  ; 
men  spending  their  money  for  that  which  is  not 
bread  ;  slow  suicides  digging  their  own  graves — 
graves  over  which  no  lover  or  friend  will  ever  shed 
a  tear.  Think  it  over  :  out  of  every  six  moderate 
drinkers,  one  certainly  shortens  his  days  through 
drink.  In  your  own  circle  are  there  no  friends  or 
relatives  dying  before  their  time — lights  going  out 


in   darkness— suns  setting  while   it  should  be  yet 
noon-day  ? 

If  it  be  the  case  that  drink  does  more  to  undo 
the  blessings  of  the  Gospel  than  all  the  other 
causes  of  sin  and  immorality  put  together,  then  it 
becomes  Christian  men  to  "look  not  on  the  wine  " 
but  with  horror  and  dread.  It  behoves  us  all 
no  longer  to  gloss  over,  and  cover  up,  and  make  a 
Joke  of,  the  iniquity  of  drunkenness  ;  only  "  fools 
make  a  mock  at  sin."  If  drink  is  the  cause  of  one- 
half  the  disease  and  insanity,  one-half  the  poverty 
and     crime    which   our    doctors     and   magistrates 


•  Printed  by  permisaion  of  the  Scottish  Temper. mce 
League,  108,  Hope-street,  Ota^gow,  from  whom  thn  ab  -ve 
m-ry  be  lifid  ai  a  four-paRe  tract,  Is.  3J.  per  100,  post 
froo. 


HAMPAGNE  AT  NIGHT.' 


ascribe  to  it,  there  is  a  call  upon  every  philanthro- 
pist to  discountenance  it  by  every  means  in  his 
power.  If  drinking  is  what  keeps  men  from  join- 
ing the  church,  and  causes  most  'if  the  fallings  and 
failings  within  the  church,  it  looks  like  the  duty  of 
every  Christian  man  to  hate  it  with  a  perfect 
hatred,  and  tu  put  away  from  him  altogether  the 
evil  and  abominable  thing. 

I  speak  for  myself.  "Let  every  man  be  fully 
persuaded  in  his  own  mind."  To  me,  there  is  but 
one  way  of  doing  my  duty  in  this  matter,  though  I 
allow  there  are  many  ways  of  avoiding  it.  "'To 
him  that  knowelh  to  do  good  and  doeth  it  not,  to 
him  it  is  sin."  Just  as  surely  is  it  true,  that  to  a 
man  who  knows  alcohol  to  be  to  him  an  evil  spirit, 
'*  to  him  it  is  sin"  to  toucli,  taste,  or  handle  it. 
Drink  is  not  only  the  very  devil's  way  into  some 
men,  but  many  men's  way  into  very  devils.  Take 
it  literally,  "  wine,  tvhere:/i  is  excess,"  and  you 
won't  take  it  at  all.  Bad  men  excuse  their  faults, 
good  men  forsake  them. 

THE  CAUSE  OF  DRUNKENNESS. 

Scotland  is  the  most  religious  country  under  the 
sun,  and  one  of  the  most  drunken.  What  is  the 
cause  ?  Therein  we  differ.  "  Many  men,  many 
minds."  You  say  the  cause  of  drunkenness  is 
custom.  So  It  is.  Drinking  is  an  old  custom— as 
old  as  Noah,  or  even  as  Ann  Tii^uity — in    fact  its 


age  is  the  only  thing  it  has. to  recommend  it. 
At  births,  baptisms,  and  burials  we  have  gone  on 
drinking  each  other's  healths  till  we  have  nearly 
drunk  away  our  own.  But  if  a  custom  is  bad  in 
itself,  the  being  as  old  as  sin  won't  make  it  any 
better.  They  drink  who  never  drank  before, 
and  they  who  drank  before  now  drink  the  more. 
One  man  drinks  because  he  is  happy,  he  is  fond  of 
company,  and  likes  a  social  glass  ;  another  drinks 
because  he  is  miserable, he  prefers  to  drink  alone, and 
keeps  his  spirits  up  (he  says)  by  taking  spirits 
down.  So  universal  is  the  custom,  that  a  man  is 
considered  very  abstemious  who 
is  able  to  say  he  only  takes  whisky 
on  two  occasions — ^the  one  is  when 
he  has  salmon  to  dinner,  tlie  other, 
when  he  has  not  ! 

The  Americans  say  we  have  no 
climate  in  this  country,  we  have 
only  ''samples."  But  many 
people  insist  that  the  cause  of  so 
much  drinliing  in  Scotland  is  the 
climate.  Well,  the  climate  may 
be  bad  enough,  but  I  don't  see 
how  diinking  to  it  will  make  it 
any  better.  Men  drink  because 
they're  dry,  or  else  they  will  be 
by-and-bye,  or  then  some  other 
reason  why.  Any  reason  is  good 
enough — the  dry-rot,  for  instance. 
To  me,  what  climate  we  have 
appears  so  moist  as  never,  no 
never — well,  hardly  ever — to  be 
an  excuse  for  anybody  being  dry. 
Some  drink  because  they're  hot, 
and  some  because  they're  cold, 
some  because  they're  young,  and 
some  because  they're  old. 

An  Irishman  remarked  about 
Scotchmen  in  Ceylon  :  They 
never  were  at  home  but  when 
they  were  abroad ;  and  he  said 
that  when  they  came  out  to  Ceylon 
they  ate  and  they  drank,  and  they 
drank  and  they  drank,  and  then 
they  died,  and  after  that  they  had  the  audacity  to 
write  home  and  blame  the  climate  !  The  truth  is, 
every  man  can  do  without  his  glass,  except  perhaps 
the  glazier.  Alcoholic  drink  is  not  necessary — 
either  under  the  burning  sun  of  the  tropics,  or 
amid  the  appalling  cold  of  an  Arctic  winter.  It 
is  not  necessary,  either  for  Bensjal  in  India,  or  for 
Benjamin  Gall  at  the  North  Pole. 

Most  people  drink  because  they  are  thirsty.  That 
is  a  very  good  reason  ;  and  every  animal  has  the 
same  i-eason  for  drinking.  Let  us  stick  to  if.  A 
donkey  eats  thistles  because  he  is  an  ass  ;  but  he  is 
sensible  in  his  drinking.  IE  a  man  would  drink 
like  a  beast  he  wduM  cmly  drink  water,  and  never 
drink  more  than  wa**  good  for  him.  A  toper  i  lyi 
he  drinks  to  cure  (hirst.  I  say  he  does  not  His 
kind  of  drink  never  cured  thirst,  it  creates  it.  Ci 
any  young  man  thinks  his  glass  of  beer  curei  his 
thirst,  let  me  tell  him  it  is  not  the  beer  that  cures 
his  thirst,  but  only  the  water  that  is  \n  it.  If  a 
glass  of  grog  seems  to  quench  your  thirst,  it  is  not 
the  whisky  that  does  it,  but  simply  the  water  witli 
which  it  is  mixed. 

Alcoholic  drink  is  a  queer  thing.  A  man  takes  it 
down,  and  it  goes  u  i  ;  it  slackens  his  tongue,  and 
it  loosens  his  legs.  It  weakens  his  understanding 
above  and  his  understanding  below.  I  call  it  a 
regular  foot-and-mouth  disease.  Drink  creates 
a   demand   rather    than    supplies    one.       As    tho 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLABS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  7,  1886. 


Paisley  weaver  put  it  :  —  "  Yae  glesa  is 
plenty,  twa's  owet  mony,  three's  no  halt  enoucli. 
This  artificial  craving  tor  alcohol  makes  a  man  seem 
to  be  actually  living  on  the  very  thiii^  which  is 
killin"  him.  A  man  with  this  crave  mhim  is  on  a 
dangerous  descent,  like  the  lubricated  way  down 
which  a  ship  is  launched  into  the  deep-once  a 
momentum  has  been  aociuirel,  the  course  can  hardly 
be  arrested.  The  craving  is  insatiable  ;  and  the 
curious  thing  about  it  is,  that  the  more  the  diseased 
desire  is  gratified  the  less  is  it  satisfied.  Every 
publican  knows  that  his  hardest,  heaviest  drinkers 
are  always  his  driest,  drouthiest  customers.  The 
more  beer  a  man  drinks  at  night,  the  drier  he  is  in 
the  morning  ;  the  more  ale  at  night,  the  more 
ailing  in  the  morning  ;  the  nmre  champagne  at 
niglit,  the  more  real-pain  in  the  morning. 

To  prove  the  value  of  a  thing,  you  must  shew 
the  good  that  it  doth  bring.  What  is  whisky  good 
for  ?  "Cleaning  silver,"  1  am  told.  I  might  add, 
"Yes,  especially  cleaning  silver  out  of  a  working 
man's  pocket  !"  Though  alcohol  were  sold  by  an 
anc'el  it  would  still  produce  evil,  and  only  evil 
continually.  It  is  good  for  killing  men  while  they 
are  alive,  and  keeping  them  when  they  are 
dead.  If  it  is  useful,  it  is  only  for  outward 
application,  as  when  the  good  Samaritan 
poured  in  the  oil  and  the  wine  (iulo  the  wounds, 
not  into  the  moutli)  ;  or  when  a  coachman  applies 
whisky  to  his  horses'  knees  ;  or  when  Weston,  the 
champion  walker,  hardens  the  soles  of  his  feet  with 
It.  That  is  the  only  form  in  which  Weston  uses 
alcohol,— a  very  good  footing  for  drink— the  sole 
use  ;  for  if  other  men  would  only  keep  the  whisky 
under  their  feet  it  would  never  trip  them.  Then  it 
would  not  be  (as  the  nigger  puts  it)  "de  sin  dat  does 
mos' easily  upset  us." 

Why  then  do  people  drink  ?  The  reason  i: 
one,  thouoh  the  excuses  are  many.  Our  fnendi 
take  drink  simply  because  they  like  it.  And  why 
do  they  like  it  ?  Because  of  the  alcohol  that 
it  And  why  do  they  like  the  alcohol  1  Because 
of  its  intoxicating  quality.  Take  the  intoxicating 
property  out  of  a  glass  of  bitter  beer,  and  oh  !  how 
bitter  it  is  ;  nobody  wants  to  drink  it  now.  If  y"" 
take  the  head  and  the  headiness  from  a  bottle  of 
champaone,  nobody  would  pay  5s.  a  bottle  for  J/ie 
.S'/iaiH.  Whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise. 
THE  CURE  FOR  DRUNKENNESS. 
The  cure  is  sample,  sensible,  and  sure.  The  cure 
of  sin  is  the  (Jospel,  and  the  cure  of  drunkenness  is 
total  abstinoTice:  As  the  Quaker  said  to  h;s  son, 
"  .lohn,  thou  canst  ^ive  up  drinking  as  easy  as  thee 
can  open  thy  hand."  "  How  ?"  said  John.  Why, 
when  thou  raisest  thy  glass  to  thy  lips,  just  open 
thy  hand  and  thou  wilt  never  get  drunk.  As 
Herbert  remarks.  "It  is  most  just  to  throw  that 
on  the  ground  which  else  would  throw  me  there. 
I  draw  the  line  at  drink.  The  P.aisley  weaver 
drew  the  line  at  the  back  of  one  glass,  we  draw 
the  line  in  front  of  one  drop. 

"  Wine  is  a  mocker."  The  only  way  to  be  sure 
it  will  not  make  a  fool  of  you  is  never  to  taste  it— 
never  to  let  that  into  your  mouth  which  Shakespe-are 
savs  will  steal  away  your  brains.  If  it  is  a  small 
sacrifice  to  give  up  drink,  do  it-at  this  glad  New 
Year— for  the  sake  of  others  ;  it  it  is  a  great  sacri- 
fice to  give  up  drink,  do  it  for  your  own  sake.  My 
friend,  it  is  better  to  sacrifice  something,  than 
be  sacrificed  yourself. 

"  Whatsoever  a  man  soweth  that  shall  he  also 
reap."  Think  of  the  children.  Beware  lest  your 
habits  and  indulgences  are  repeated  in  your  fami- 
lies It  you  sow  the  seeds,  you  shall  reap 
the  weeds.  "  Our  acts  our  angels  are,  or  good  or 
ill,  our  fatal  shadows  that  walk  by  us  still.  there 
is  a  worm  that  will  turn  ;  the  worm  of  the  cork- 
screw Blany  a  reformed  man  has  lived  to  see  his 
early  vices  looking  back  at  him  out  of  the  faces  of 
his  sons. 

"  Thuu  shall  not  "  is  the  key-note  of  every  com- 
mandment. While  moderation  is  allowed  in  things 
good  and  lawf.il,  total  abstinence  is  required  in 
things  evil  and  hurtful.  It  the  thing  is  bad,  there 
can  be  no  proper  moderation  in  it.  The  words, 
"  Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men, 
never  had  any  reference  to  drink  ;  but  we  must  put 
in  the  stop  to  prevent  barrel  organs  in  the  church 
playincr  longer  on  that  text ;  for,  let  me  tell  you, 
no  such  verse  has  any  place  in  the  revised  edition 
of  the  New  Testament.  . 

Drunkenness  is  incurable-absolutely  incurable 
—so  long  as  there  is  drinking.  This  is  true,  alike 
ot  the  individual  and  of  society.  We  must  work 
towards  Local  Option  in  the  community  ;  so  that, 
by  reducing  and  removing  licences,  we  may  check 
the  abounding  licentiousness.  Meantime,  we  can 
individually   exercise  our  Local   Option.     In   this 


ivhen 
and  many 


matter,  every  man  can  be  a  law  unto  himself  ;  and 
so  it  we  cannot  shut  the  public-houses,  we  can 
each  shut  our  own  mouths.  We  can  shut  our 
mouths  against  drink,  and  open  them  in  favour  of 
total  abstinence.  So  shall  we  have  a  rainy  season 
ot  Temperance,  and  an  early  spring  time 
many  new  leaves  shall  be  turned  ovi 
:w  lives  begun.  , 

"Be  wise  to-day  "—every  moderate  drinker 
uld  be  a  total  abstainer  if  he  would.  "  'Tis  mad- 
ness to  defer  "—every  inebriate  would  be  a  total 
abstainer  if  he  could.  You,  if  you  would,  He,  if 
he  could.  Remember  this  :  Drink  is  no  respecter 
of  persons  ;  there  is  hardly  a  family  m  the  land 
without  the  drink  brand  upon  it  ;  and  every  man— 
from  the  highest  to  tl  e  lowest— who  has  been  lost 
through  strong  drink,  became  a  drunkard  in  trying 
to  bo  a  moderate  drinker. 

New  Year  is  the  time  for  pledging.  There  are 
pledges  of  love  and  pledges  of  liquor.  Some  take 
both.  Many  a  man  dies  ot  love— of  wine.  For 
myself,  I  take  nothing  more  strengthening  than 
sleep.  But  all  do  not  think  lemonade  sutticient 
aid.  And,  it  you  feel  inclined  to  take  anything— 
it  you  feel  you  must  take  something,  my  parting 
advice  to  you  is  take  The  Pledge. 


GOOD     TEMPLAR     AND     TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE,    SUNBURY-ON-THAMES. 

The  following  contributions   are   thankfully    ac- 


SPECIAL  GRAND  LODGE  SESSION  AT 
PENZANCE. 

Bro,  T.  James,  W.D.S.,  writes  as  follows;— 
"  Permit  me  to  call  the  attention  of  the  members 
ot  the  Order  to  the  fact  that  a  special  session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  will  be  held  at  Penzance  on  July  2, 
This  will  be  the  first  time  in  the  history  ot  Good 
Templary  that  such  a  session  has  been  held  in 
Cornwall,  and  the  District  Executive  are  most 
anxious  that  it  shall  be  a  success.  It  is,  perhaps, 
superfluous  to  say  that  the  Cornish  are  proverbial 
for  their  heartiness,  and  it  will  be  the  highest  aim 
of  those  ot  us  who  are  situated  in  this  corner 
of  the  country  to  accord  to  our  visitors 
a  kindly  welcome.  The  neighbourhood  has 
many  charms,  being  within  touch  of  those 
extremities  ot  our  island,  the  Lizard  and  Land  3 
End,  Penzance  lies  cm  the  shores  ot  Mount's  Bay, 
which  eciuals  any  bay  in  the  kingdom,  and  travel- 
lers say,  rivals  in  magnificence  the  famous  Bay  ot 
Naples.  One  of  its  special  features  is  its  St. 
Michael's  Mount,  a  grand  old  pile  which  towers 
2.')0  feet  above  the  sea  level  ;  and  at  tWe  top  of 
which  is  a  very  aiic  cut  castle.  The  villages  which 
dot  the  shores  are  occupied  by  hardy  fishers,  famous 
for  their  sobriety,  and  these  tlDiters  as  they  nightly 
put  to  sea  in  their  trim  craft  make  a  busy  and  a 
pretty  scene.  In  Penzance  accommodation  is  to 
be  found  to  suit  all  classes,  and  ot  a  summer's 
evening  the  beautiful  promenade  which  skirts  the 
water's"  edge  may  be  seen  crowded  with 
folk  who  drink  in  the  beauty  of  the  scene. 
Forty  miles  away  are  the  Scilly  Islands,  which  may 
be  reached  any  day  at  this  season  of  the  year  by 
fast  and  comfortable  steamboats.  The  Executive 
are  hopeful  of  having  a  deputation  of  five  Grand 
Lodge  ofticers  with  them  on  this  occasion,  and  trust 
a  fresh  impetus  may  be  given  to  the  Order  in  this 
locality.  We  cordially  invite  all  who  can  to  be 
present  with  us. 

"  Dbink  and  the  Children  "  (Monthly  Tract 
Society,  Bridge  House,  Blackfriars,  and  National 
Temperance  League,  337,  Strand)  is  the  title  ot  a 
well-written  pamphlet,  by  Mrs.  J.  Christie 
Mackenzie  (Id.),  containing  an  earnest  and  efteotive 
Temperance  appeal  on  behalf  ot  children.  Many 
striking  facts  and  figures  are  given,  shewing  the 
direct  and  indirect  evil  efl'ectsof  our  drinking  cus- 
toms on  young  people.  The  pamphlet  states  that 
over  300  babies  were  overlaid  by  drunken 
mothers  in  one  year  in  London  alone, 
and  that  in  a  metropolitan  district,  con- 
taining 200  public  -  houses,  7,019  children 
were  seen  to  enter  their  doors  within  three  hours. 
The  writer  naturally  asks,  it  such  numbers  go  into 


FROM   LODGES. 

City  of  Winchester  

Middlesex  District  Lodp'o  (collection  tor 
use  ot  Regalia) 

Press  Forward      

Excelsior    ,,. 

Three  Wells  

Rescue 

County  Palatine 

Goldsworthy 
Thomas  Guthrie   ... 

Determined  Workers      

Abbey        

.Sir  Joseph  Paxton 

Aim  at  Right        

Aston  Zealous       ...  

Wakeful  Christian  

British  Rose 

Citizen,  per  Bro.  Sandell  

No  Surrender 

FROM    .lUVKNILE  TEMI'LES. 

Hope  of  the  Future         

Young  Determination     ... 

Advance  Guard 

Promise  ot  Sheratone      

Hope  of  Leightou 

FROM  SUOTCH    LOLII.ES. 

er  Bell  Juvenile 
Buctan 

William  Wallace       

St.  Magnus  

Southesk    

Camperdown 

Wishaw      

Star  of  Faith         

Deveroncide 
Britannia  ... 


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200  public-houses,  how  many  go 
public-houses  ot  the  Metropolis,  not  only  during  the 
three  hours,  but  during  the  lOui  hours  the  public- 
houses  are  open  every  week,'  The  little  hruclnirc 
is  valuable  for  distribution  in  the  interests  ot  Tem- 
perance. The  same  may  be  said  ot  "  She  Hath 
Done  Wh.\t  She  CotrLD,"  "  Seven  Reasons  \yHv 
I  Weak  the  Blue  Ribbi?n,"  "Home,"  &c.,  all 
by  the  same  authoress. 

Prize  Pictorial  Readings  tor  Lodges,  Temples 
Bands  of  Hope,  Ac,  in  packets,  containing  20  different 
kinds.  Price  Gd.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
Kempster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleetatrset,  London 
E,C.— [Advt.] 


Mutual  Provident  Alliance. — The  annual 
meeting  of  this  well-known  and  established 
Friendly  Society  was  held  on  Thursday  evening 
May  27,  Mr.  Edward  S.  Pryce  in  the  chair,  at  the 
offices,  No.  2,  Albion-place,  Blackfriars,  S.E.  The 
accounts  for  the  year  were  presented,  and  a  careful 
examination  ot  the  position  and  prospects  of  the 
society  took  place  in  anticipation  of  the  forth- 
coming quinquennial  valuation  to  be  made  in  the 
course  of  a  tew  months  by  Mr.  Hardy,  the  eminent 
-  actuary.  Mr.  Gerald  Biildwin  Brown, having  become 

e   10,000  I  apermanfnt  resident  at  Edinburgh, was  compelled  to 


resign  hi^  trusteeship,  and  on  the  motion  ot  James 
Clarke,  Esq.  (ot  the  Christian  World),  a  former 
director  of  the  society,  the  Rev.  John  Bickford 
Heard,  M.  A.,  of  Caterham  Valley,  was  elected  a 
trustee.  Many  suggestions  were  made  by  the 
-members  present  for  improving  the  society's  organ- 
isation and  extending  its  benefits.  The  society  has 
about  14,000  members  and  a  capital  fund  of 
£85,920.  The  chairman  moved  the  adoption  of  the 
annual  report,  which  was  seconded  by  Bro.  John 
Kempster,  supported  by  Mr.  Howard  Evans,  and 
DtheF  gentlemeUi  and  uuanimously  adopted. 


©• 


I  'JcyE  7,  1886. 


THE     GOOD     TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD 


3»5 


DISTRICT  LODGES. 

•,*  It  is  most  important  that  the  reports  appearing  in  the 
omcial  organ  shonld  J>e  accurate  and  impartial.  As  we  must 
rely  upon  voluniarj  aid  in  fnnushing  these  reporta,  we  trust  the 
secretariea  who,  of  course,  are  always  in  possession  of  accurate 
aod  lull  mformation,  will  forward  as  report?  as  earlv  as  possible 
artcr  tlie  meotinKs  are  ended ;  and  that  where  the  secretaries 


e  miiible  to  do  this  District  and  other  Lodgeawill  reqnest  s 
other  accustomed  to  such  work  to  undertake  the  duty.  Rep 
ould  he  as  brief  as  possible,  consistent  with  efficiency. 


North  Durham..— Primitive  Methodist  Chapel. 
Ryhopo  Colliery.  May  29.  In  the  absence  of  the  D.C.T. 
the  D.Lodgre  was  opened  at  2  p.m.  by  Bro.  A.  Ward- 
ropper,  P.D.C.T.,  there  was  a  very  good  attendance  of 
representatives,  members,  and  visitors  Amongst  the 
visitors  were  Bro.  J,  J.  Woods,  P.G.W.Sec.  and  B.C.T. 
for  South  Durham  (who  presided  dnrino:  the  session). 
Bro,  \Villiam  Ayton.  W.D.Sec.  South  Durham;  Bro 
A.  Robinson,  D.C.T.,  Bro.  B.  Harrison,  W.D.M. 
and  Sister  ;M.  J.  Brown.  P.D.M.  Xorthumberland" 
The  report  of  the  D.C.T.  regretted  that  owin?  to 
unfavourable  weather  he  had  been  nnable  to  visit 
many  Lodges,  save  those  close  fo  home,  but  he  hoped 
that  daring  the  fine  weather  he  would  be  able  to  p,iy 
»  greater  number  of  visits.  Bro.  J.  A.  Harrison, 
D.S.J.T..  reported  a  membership  of  2,.S58  Juveniles; 
two  old  Temples  reopened  during  quarter  ;  several 
visits  had  been  paid  to  Temples  in  the  District,  and 
strongly  appealed  for  workers  to  assist  him 
in  carrying  out  the  work  of  this  important 
branch,  Bro.  W.  II.  Richardson.  W.D.Sec. 
reported  2,li;:i  members  in  good  standing, 
being  a  slight  decrease  on  the  quarter,  but  an  increase 
of  2."ill  upon  the  number  reported  for  the  correspond- 
ing quarter  of  last  year.  Bro.  Richardson  also  re- 
ported, as  District  Missionary,  having  visited  12 
Lodges  during  the  quarter,  attended  and  took  pari  in 
nine  public  meetings  in  various  parts  of  the  District, 
besides  devoting  a  conaiderable  portion  of  time  to  the 
visitation  of  absent  members,  the  results  from  these 
visits  being  productive  of  much  good.  The  report 
of  the  W.D.T.,  Bro.  Chepchase,  shewed  the  District 
to  he  in  a  better  financial  position  than  it  was  last 
quarter.  Rpsolutions  were  passed  in  favour  of  Mr. 
Conybeare's  Bill,  prohibiting  the  sale  of  intoxicating 
drinks  to  children,  and  regretting  the  action  of  the 
Hon?e  of  Lords  with  regard  to  the  Durham  Sunday 
Closing  Bill.  A  motion  was  also  passed  requeating 
the  District  to  appoint  a  Politi.-al  Action  Committee 
for  the  District.  Another  motion  was  also  passed, 7V  the 
appointment  of  a  committee  for  reporting  ro  the  Press. 
The  August  quarterly  e.^-ssion  was  arranged  to  be 
held  at  Rainton,  near  Durham.  The  whole  of  the 
motions  on  the  digest  having  been  dealt  with,  Bros.  J. 
J.  Woods  and  A.  Robinson,  who  had  to  retire  before 
closing,  in  a  few  well  chosen  remarks  briefly  addressed 
the  Lodge.  \'ote3  of  thanks  having  been  ac- 
corded to  the  visitors  for  their  presence,  the 
Lodge  was  duly  closed  by  Bro.  F.  J.  Garthwaite, 
D.C.T.  Daring  the  afternoon,  a  stall  for  the  sale 
of  WDfk,  consis^ting  of  goods  lefr  over  from  the  sale  of 
work  held  in  February  last  in  aid  of  the  D.  L.  Funds, 
was  held  in  the  Christian  Lay  Church,  under  the  super- 
intendence of  Sisters  Dodd,P.D.V.r.,  and  Horseman,  of 
Sunderland.  A  public  meeting  was  held  in  the  even- 
ing. Bro.  Garthwaite  presided.  Bro.  Rev.  T.  W.  P. 
Taylder,  P.D.Co. .delivered  an  able  and  earnest  address, 
strongly  urging  the  claims  of  the  Order  upon  all 
classes  of  society. 

Berks.— foresters'  Hall,  Reading.  May  20.  The 
D.C.T.,  Bro.  A.  Moyse  (Maidenhead),  presided.  The 
reports  of  the  various  officers  shewed  the  District  to 
he  in  a  healthy  state,  numerically  and  financially. 
The  W.D.S..  Bro.  Lees,  reported  a  membership  of  20.-. 
sisters,  ;i.S2  brothers,  with  17  from  Wokingham; 
grand  total.  i''04.  It  was  added  that  four  deaths  had 
occurred  during  the  quarter.  The  reports  by  the 
Visiting  Deputies  and  representativeswere  (satisfactory. 
At  I  o'clock  the  delegates  and  officers  adjourned  for 
luncheon,  and  on  the  resumption  of  business,  an  hour 
later,  Bro.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  and  the  D.C.T.  of  the 
Naval  District  (Bro.  Rae,  sen.),  were  introduced  to 
the  Lodge,  and  the  G.W.C.T.  presided.  The  D.E.S. 
(Bro. Rainbow)  reported  that  he  had  written  to  the  five 
borough  and  counly  M. P. 'Siaaking  them  to  support  Sun- 
day Closing,  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill,  and  the 
Bill  to  prohibit  the  sale  of  intoxicating  liquors  to 
children,  but  that  he  regretted  to  find  that  they  had 
opposed  those  measures.  He  added  that  Mr.  Murdoch, 
the  member  for  Reading,  who  had  been,  or  was,  the 
president  of  the  Wokingham  Branch  of  the  C.E.T.S.. 
had  gone  so  far  as  to  speak  against  the  last-named 
measure,  aud  he  sail  he  trusted  that  the  members  of 
the  Lodges  would  remember  these  facts  at  the  next 
General  Election.  It  was  resolved  to  send  a  ]iPtition 
to  Parliament  in  favour  of  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill,  and 
also  to  thank  that  gentleman  for  his  services 
in  respect  of  the  Bill.  The  D.S.J.T.  (Bro. 
Trowbridge)  having  resigned  his  office,  Bro.  Har- 
bud  f" Abingdon)  was  chosen  to  fill  the  vacancy.  The 
Treasurer's  (Bro.  Hobbs)  report  shewed  an  income  of 
£10  ISs.  ll.^d.,  and  an  expenditure  of  £7  7s.  i:d., 
leaving  a  balance  in  hand  of  £:^ll3.  5.^d.  The  Dis- 
trict Guide  Committee  gave  their  report,  and  they 
received  the  congratulations  of  the  G.W.C.T.  on  the 
neatness  of  their  Guide  and  on  the  common-sense  pro- 
grammes contained  in  it.  It  was  resolved  to  hold  the 
next  District  meeting  at  Abingdon.      Shortly  before 


the  close  of  the  session,  two  distinguished  visitors 
were  introduced.  Bro.  W.  Winton,  G.  W.  Chaplain, 
and  Bro.  Lieut.  Wawrinski,  G.W.Counsellor 
of  Swedpn.  who  were  received  with  honours, 
and  briefly  addressed  the  members.  A  public 
meeting  was  held  at  the  Foresters'  Hall  in 
the  evening,  and  there  was  an  attendance  of  about 
350.  The  Rev.  J.  Oates  presided.  Mr.  Thos.  Waite, 
with  his  Gospel  Temperance  Choir,  rendered  some  very 
choice  selections  of  music  during  the  intervals.  At 
one  end  of  the  hall  there  was  a  fancy  goods  stall,  the 
proceeds  of  which  (3Ia.)  were  devoted  to  the  funds  of 
Mr.  Bramley's  mission,  whilst  on  either  side  of  the 
platform  were  Good  Templar  banners.  There  was  a 
choice  collection  of  plants  and  shrubs  along  the  front 
of  the  platform.  The  members  of  the  Order  wore 
regalia.  The  Chairman,  and  Bros.  Rlalins.  Winton, 
Wawrinski.  and  others  gave  addresses. 

East  Kent.— Town  Hall,  Folkestone.  May  I'J.  All 
the  oflicera  were  present  save  the  D.Sent.  absent  on 
iluty.  The  Lodge  was  called  to  order  at  U  a.m.  by 
Bro.  S.  C.  Weston,  D.C.T.  The  G.W.C.T.  was 
announced  shortly  after  opening,  and  received  with 
honour?,  and  presided  throughout  the  day.  The  Town 
Hall  was  very  tastefully  decorated  for  the  occasion  of 
the  session,  and  every  attention  given  by  the  reception 
committee  to  the  convenience  of  the  visitors. 
Dinner  was  provided  in  the  Congregational 
school-rooms,  to  which  about  150  sat  down.  Tea  was 
provided  in  the  same  place  for  nearly  :^00 
members,  and  who,  laro:ely  augmented  by  the  mem- 
bers of  the  two  Juvenile  Temples,  marched  from  and 
to  the  Town  Hall  in  procession,  with  two  bands,  and 
made  an  excellent  turn  out.  The  Credential  Com- 
mittee reported  the  attendance  of  51  officers  and 
Reps.;  that  20  members  had  taken  up  D.L.  member- 
ship, and  the  Third  Degree  was  conferred  on  three 
candidates  :  there  were  also  present  during  the  day 
about  70  other  members,  the  Lodge  working  in  the 
Third  Degree  all  day.  i?he  officers'  reports  were  of 
an  extremely  satisfactory  nature,  and  looking  to  the 
time  of  the  year  District  may  be  congratulated 
on  a  very  profitable  quarter.  The  D.C.T.  re- 
ported  the  feeling  in  the  District  to  be 
generally  harmonious  ;  that  three  new  Lodges  had 
bpen  instituted  (having  now  a  combined  membership 
of  118),  and  the  restarting  of  another  Lodge  during 
the  quarter.  He  also  drew  attention  to  two  or  three 
of  the  weak  Lodges,  and  to  the  unsatisfactory  condi- 
tion of  the  Order  in  the  large  towns  of  Ashford  and 
Canterbury.  The  W.D, Secretary  stated  that  there 
were  now3S  Lodges  in  the  District,  all  of  which  had 
rendered  returns,  and  paid  tax,  shewing  a  membership 
of  2,42^,  being  an  increase  of  92  during  the  quarter. 
The  D. Treasurer  reported  the  receipt  of  £UI  10^  2d, 
tnx.  and  £1  19s.  2  I.  for  Home  Mission  Fund,  and  that 
after  all  liabilities  were  paid  there  would  be  a 
balance  of  £6  lOs.  in  favour  of  District  Lodge. 
The  D.S.J.T.  reported  an  increase  of  8;i  members  in 
his  department,  and  that  the  Juvenile  Order  through- 
out the  District  was  in  a  healthy  condition.  The 
D.E.  Supt.  submitted  a  report  on  the  revision  of  the 
electoral  work  in  the  District,  and  aftei*  considerable 
discussion  a  Political  Action  Committee  was  formed, 
viz.,  Bros.  Champion,  Pilcheor,  Goodwin,  Denne. 
Angear,  and  Fagg,  each  to  superintend  the  electoral 
work  in  his  own  division  or  area.  Bro^  Weston, 
Phillips,  and  Denne  were  nominated  a  committee  to 
inquire  into  the  condition  of  the  Order  in  Ashford 
and  Canterbury,  and  report  plans  for  improvement. 
Margate  was  chosen  for  the  next  place  of  meeting.The 
members  of  Escelsior  and  C:s3ar's  camp  Juvenile  Tem- 
ples were  introduced  to  the  District  Lodge,9ang  aud  re- 
cited several  pieces,  and  presented  flowers  and  fruit  to 
the  G.W.C.T.  and  other  visitors.  One  pound  was  voted 
to  each  of  the  five  representatives  to  Grand  Lodge.Bro. 
Winton,  D.C.T.  of  Middlesex,  and  G.W.Ch.  ;  Bro. 
Bowen,  D.C.T.  West  Kent;  Bro.  Graham,  D.C.T., 
Mid  Kent  ;  Bro.  Rae,  D.C.T.  Xival  District  ;  Bro. 
Skinner,  P.G.M.,  attended  the  session,  and  were 
received  with  honours.— On  the  evening  previous  a 
United  Lodge  Session  of  the  Lodges  in  Folkestone 
was  held  iu  the  Town  Hall,  presided  over  by  the 
G.W.C.T.,  and  was  a  very  pleasant  feature  of  the 
arrangements  for  the  D.L.  Session.  A  public  meeting 
was  held  in  the  Town  Hall  in  the  evening,  when  ad- 
dresses were  given  by  Bro.  Malins  and  other  dis- 
tinguished visitors  to  a  crowded  attendance. 

Northampton,  S.— Wesleyan  Reform  Chapel, 
Willingborough-road.  May  18.  Bro.  W.  Abbott, 
D.i'.T.,  presided  over  a  good  attendance  of  represen- 
tatives and  other  members.  Bro.  W.  Blake,  W.D.S., 
reported  that  the  past  quarter  had  been  a  succes.sful 
one,  both  as  to  numbers  and  work  done.  The  member- 
shio  now  totalled  527.  as  against  50S  at  the  close  of 
the  previous  quarter,  or  an  increase  of  1'.*.  The  report 
recorded  with  pleasure  the  great  success  of  the  Special 
Session  of  Grand  Lodge,  held  in  Northampton  in  March 
last,  and  in  conclusion  Bro.  Blake  pointed  out  spheres 
iu  which  useful  work  could  be  done,  but  regretted 
that  as  he  would  be  soon  leaving  the  country  he  would 
not  be  able  to  take  part  therein.  Wherever  he  found 
a  Templar  Lodge,  however,  there  would  he  consider 
that  there  was  work  for  him  to  do.  The  renort  of 
Bro.  J.  West,  D.S.J.T.,  was  also  of  a  favourable 
character,and  shewed  another  increase  in  membership. 
Bro.  We.st  noticed  with  pleasure  that  an  improvement 
was  visible  now  in  the  condition  of  the  Star  of  Free- 


dom Temple,  and  said  !;he  members  had  every  cause 
for  thankfulness  in  the  success  which  had  attended 
their  efforts  during  the  past  quarter.  Bro.  West,  who 
for  the  past  ten  years  I-as  worthily  filled  the  post  of 
D.S.J.T.  was  presented  with  a  luxurious easychair  and 
a  handsomely  framed  address,  expressive  of  the  high 
place  he  had  in  the  affections  of  all  of  them.  Sister 
Mrs.  B»ker,who  has  been  long  connected  with  juvenile 
work,  banded  the  artioles  to  Bro.  West  aud  her  appro- 
priate remarks  were  added  toby  Bro.  W.  Abbott, D.C.T.. 
Bro.  J.  Ward.  P.  D.C.T.,  Bro.  C.  Purvis.  P.D.C.T.,  Bro. 
B.Collyer,  D.T.,  Sister  Mnir.  D.C..  .tc  Bro.  West 
replied  in  a  few  suitable  words  expressive  of  his 
devotion  to  the  Templar  cause.  Bro.  G.  Hobbs, 
D.E.D. .  reported  taking  action  with  reference  to  a 
canvass  of  the  town  on  the  subject  of  Sunday  Closing, 
and  the  canvass  would  take  place  as  soon  as  possible. 
Bro.  J.  Ward,  who  holds  the  almost  sinecure  position 
of  Distiict  Relieving  Officer,  stated  that  no  calls  had 
been  made  on  him  during  the  quarter.  Bro.  B. 
Collyer,  D.T.,  reported  a  balance  in  hand  of 
£*;  17s.  Sd.;  and  Bro.  Ward,  on  behalf  of  the  Finance 
Committee,  said  that  the  account*  were  accurately 
kept.  Bro.  Ward  also  presented  the  special 
session  of  Grand  Lodge  financial  accounts, 
the  totals  being  as  follows  :— Income,  £20  14s.  ltd.; 
expenditure.  i'lS  13s.  7.'id.;  balance  in  hand, 
£2  Is.  l!d.  The  D.C.T.,  in  his  report,  congratulated 
the  Lodge  on  the  Order  having  been  again  planted  in 
Kiogsthorpe,  and  spoke  of  the  internal  condition  of 
the  Lodges  as  generally  satisfactory.  All  the  above 
statements  were  adopted.  Bro.  Collyer  aud  the  D.C.T. 
reported  on  the  Annual  Grand  Lodge  Session  at  New- 
port in  Easter  week.  The  report  was  adopted,  after 
several  brothers  had  strongly  animadverted  on  the 
manner  in  which  the  Grand  Lodge  treated  several 
subjects.  After  an  adjournment  for  refreshments, 
the  Second  and  Third  Degrees  were  conferred  on 
several  members.  The  temporary  appointment  of 
Bro.  Rev.  J.  J.  Cooper  and  Bro.  B.Collyer  as  directors 
of  the  Temperance  Hall  Company,  was  ananimously 
approved,  and  it  was  stated  that  shares  of  the  value  of 
£180  stood  to  the  credit  oE  the  District.  The  report 
of  the  Executive  shewed  that  they  had  met  1.")  times 
during  the  past  year.  Bro,  Blake  resigned 
the  District  Secretaryship  for  the  reason  given 
above,  and  Sister  Rainbow  also  resigned  her  office 
of  D.V.T.,  fowing  to  other  conflicting  duties. 
Both  resignations  were  accepted  with  regret,  aud  the 
vacancies  will  be  filled  up  at  a  special  session  of  Dis- 
trict Lodge,  and  the  Executive  was  instructed  to 
present  Bro.  Blake  with  some  token  which  he  could 
take  with  him  over  the  seas,  and  which  would  serveto 
remind  him  of  his  work  in  connection  with  the  South 
Northamptonshire  Templars.  Other  business  was 
relegated  to  the  Executive  and  an  early  special  session 
of  District  Lodge,  and  the  meeting  closed  with  the 
usual  ceremony  soon  after  10. 

Lancashire,  S.W.— Wesleyan  School,  Earlestown, 
Newton-le-Willow.      May  2'J.     The  D.L.  was   opened 

n  due  form  at  2.45  p.m.  by  the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  W. 
Hall,  all  the  officers  present  except  P. D.C.T.  and 
D.D.M.  Sixty-five  Reps,  present,  and  35  D.L.  members 
and  visitors,  including  Bro.  J.  G.  Solton,  D.C.T.  S.E. 
Lancashire,  and  Bro.  W.  Parnaoutt.P.W.D.Co.  Middle- 
sex, After  the  opening  ceremonies  it  was  decided  to 
work  in  Sub  Degree.  The  report  of  the  D.C.T.  referred  to 
the  more  efficient  workinof  of  the  District,  urging 
greater  efforts  to  reach  the  outlying  masses. 
Bro.  Morris  Jones,  W.D.Sec. ,  reported  an 
increase  of  one  Lodge,  instituted'  by  Bro. 
Kirkus,  P.W.D.S..  with  29  members  ;  every 
Lodge  (05)  in  the  District  had  reported,  and  although 
we  have  a  decrease  of  Df>  in  the  quarter,  m.any  Lodges 
indicate  signs  of  prosperity,  and  doubtless  next 
quarter  will  shew  a  decided  increase.  Bro.  J.  J. 
Wright,  W.D.Treas.,  shewed  a  balance  due  to  the  D.L. 
of  'Js.  7d.  The  D.E.S.,  Bro.  J.  Pickersgill,  read  a  most 
interesting  report,  giving  a  vigorous  onslaught  on  the 
House  of  Lords,  in  the  action  relative  to  the  Durham 
Sunday  Closing  Bill.  The  D.S.J.T.,  Bro.  R.  Ander, 
reported  a  decrease  of  10  members  in  his  department, 
but  this  loss  was  covered  by  10  being  transferred  to 
thp  adult  Lodges.  The  Executive's  report  indicated 
activity  on  their  behalf  for  the  Good  of  the  Order, 
they  having  attended  (as  deputations,  speakers, 
essayists,  and  visitors)  an  aggregate  number  of  meet- 
ings reaching  liJ8  for  the  quarter.  They  recommend 
earnest  efforts  for  the  success  of  the  special  G.L. 
Session  to  be  held  at  the  "  Shipperies  "  Exhibition, 
Liverpool,  on  August  28  :  also  arrangements  for  a 
monster  united  meeting  under  the  presi- 
dency of  the  G.L.  Executive  the  day  previous. 
All  the  reports  were  unanimously  adopted.  Consider- 
able discussion  took  place  in  reference  to  mission 
work,  and  preliminary  measures  were  adopted  to 
carry  out  special  work  during  the  summer  mouths  by 
I  air  meetings,  the  distribution  of  Temperance 
tracts,  and  other  needful  efforts.  It  was  decided  to 
hold  next  session  atHindley,  near  Wigan.     The  busi- 

3S8  session  closed  at  f).l5,  and  after  enjoying  tea,  the 
hole  of  the  members  processioned  the  town  clothed 
in  regalia,  headed  by  a  splendid  brass  band.  This  was 
followed  by  a  public  meeting,  under  the  presidency  of 
the  Rev.  F.  N.  Shimmin.  Able  addresses  wero  de- 
■^  ;ed  by  Sister  A.  M.  Green,  P.S.J.T.  and  Bro.  J.  B. 
Ceilings,  G.W.S.  Anadultand  juvenile  choir  under 
the  leadership  of  Bro.  G.  Clarke,  W.D. Co.,  assisted  jn 


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no  Bmall  way  to  make  a  successful  meeting^.  The 
usual  thanks  terminated  a  very  profitable  session. 

East  and  Mid-Cheshire.— New  Town  Nifi;ht 
School,  Altrincham.  May  21.  Lodpre  opened  by  Uro. 
Yates,  D.C.T..  at  2.20  p.m.,  all  the  offloers  being 
present  except  the  W.D.M.  and  W.D.D.M.  The  D.C.T.'s 
report  contained  a  r<'-^nm('  of  bis  labours  during  the 
quarter  ;  and  in  calling  attention  to  the  large  decrease 
of  membership  he  advocated  more  earnestness  on  the 
part  of  Lodges  as  an  element  of  success  rather  than  a 
revision  of  the  rites,  customs,  and  usafres  of  the  Order. 
The  W.D  See's  report  shewed  a  membership  of  .M;4, 
bein!^  a  decrease  of  ."0  during  the  quarter  ;  likewise  a 
cous'iderable  fallinjc  olf  in  the  Rome  Mission  fund. 
At  this  point  the  arrival  of  Bro.  JIalins,  U.W.C.T.,  was 
anuouncfd.  accompanied  by  Rro.  Edwards,  O.W.Ooun,, 
and  other  distinguished  visitors  f/om  S.E.  Lancashire, 
who  were  received  with  honours.  On  assuming  the 
cbuir.  Bro.  Malins  thanked  the  Lodge  for  the  kind 
reception  he  had  received,  and,  in  a  brief  address, 
urgfd  the  necessity  for  more  work  and  enterpri-e 
in  the  District.  The  report  of  D.Treas.  shewed  an 
adverse  balance,  which  gave  rise  to  an  animated 
discussion  on  the  payment  cf  V.D.'s  expenses  out  of 
the  D.L.  funds.  TheSG.W.C.T.  pronounced  such  pay- 
ment to  be  illegal.  The  report  of  the  1).S  ,I.T,  shewed 
a  slight  increase  on  the  quarter,  and  was  adopted. 
An  interesting  report  was  given  by  the  D.E.S-,  a  bye- 
election  having  taken  place  in  the  Altrincham  D. vi- 
sion since  last  D.L.  session,  in  which  our  Order's 
claims  had  been  brought  before  the  notice  of  the  re- 
spective candidates.  On  the  adoption  of  the  report 
the  G.W.C.T.  suggested  that  the  D.E.S.  move  that  a 
petition  be  sent  by  the  Executive  to  the  House  of 
Commons  in  favour  of  Mr.  Conybeare's  bill 
now  before  Tarliament,  praying  for  th^  passing 
of  that  measure,  and  to  increase  rather  than  minimise 
its  provisions  to  protect  young  children.  The  motion 
was  carried  unanimously.  Sister  Mrs.  Eocles,  P.D.V.T., 
was  then  introduced  received  with  honours,  and  in- 
vited by  the  G.W.C.T.  to  a  seat  on  the  platform .  The 
Executive  Council's  report  was  read  and  adopted. 
Attention  was  called  to  the  offer  of  Bro.  Redfern, 
P.D.C.T.,  of  .£3  lOs.  towards  the  reduction  of  the  D.L. 
debt,  providing  an  equal  amount  be  forthcoming  from 
some  other  source.  The  offer  was  accepted,  with  the 
following  result,  that  donations  and  guarantees  were 
given  amounting  to  £7  12s.  4d.  ;  several  of  the  visitors 
from  S.E.  Lancashire  contributing  handsomely  to 
the  fund.  This,  added  to  Bro.  Kedfern's  donation, 
wipes  off  the  deb*,  and  leaves  a  small  balance  in  hand. 
The  G.L.  representatives  report  was  read  by  Bro. 
Ellison,  W.D. Co.,  who  received  a  unanimous  vote  of 
thanks.  In  acceptance  of  invitation,  Latchford  was 
appointed  as  next  place  of  meeting.  A  unanimoos 
vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  the  G.W.C.T.  and 
the  visitors  from  S.E.  Lancashire  for  their  generous 
support  and  prfsenee,  which  was  responded  to  by 
Bro.  Malins  in  his  usual  effective  manner,  and  the 
Lodge  closedin  due  form.  After  teia  public  meeting 
was  held  ;  Alfred  Simpson,  Esq  ,  of  Bowdon,  pre- 
siding, when  a  large  audience  assembled  to  listen  to 
the  interesting  and  encouraging  address  of  Bro. 
Malins  on  "  Temperance  Experience  in  alany  Lands," 
after  which  Sister  Mr.».  Eocles,  P.DV.T.,  addressed 
the  meeting  in  a  most  earnest  and  graceful  manner. 
Bro.  Edwards,  G.W.C.,  and  Bro.  Yates,  D.C.T.,  also 
spoke.  The  usual  votes  of  thanks  closed  an  enjoyable 
day's  proceedings. 

South  Durham.— Miners'  Hall,  Butterknowle 
(near  Barnard  Castle).  May  io.  Session  opened  at 
10..5  a.m.  by  Bro.  J,  Moseley,  W.D. Co.  (in  the  absence 
of  Bro.  Jas.  J.  Woods,  D.C.T.,  who  wrote  regretting 
that  business  in  connection  with  the  Hartlepool  Town 
Oonncil  prevented  his  attendance,  and  mentioned  the 
fact  that  four  years  ago  this  session  of  the  D.L. 
took  the  initiative  steps  in  the  matter  of  the  Durham 
Sunday  Closing  Bill,  which  on  that  day  canre  before 
the  House  of  Lords  for  the  third  reading). 
Letters  of  apology  were  also  read  from  Bro.  T.  W. 
Smyth,  D.S.J.T.;  Sister  H.  S.  Wood,  W.V.D.T.,  and 
Bro.  .LWinpenny.  Bro.  W.  Aytoir,  W.D.Sec,  sub- 
mitted the  report  of  the  Kxecotive  Council,  which 
stated  that  the  adult  membership  was  2,Hi',(;  iu  .".1 
Lodges  (an  inerease  of  five),  and  .Juvenile  Templars 
3,200  (increase  of  102).  Two  new  Lodges  were  insti- 
tuted, and  one  re-opened  during  the  (|uarter.  The 
whole  of  the  Lodges  in  the  District  had  been 
divided  amongst  the  Executive  officers  for 
special  visitation,  if  possinle  once  a  quarter, 
iu  addition  to  the  usual  visits  of  the  V.D.'s. 
Bro.. I.  Wrathall  (Home  Mission  Agent)  had  held  suc- 
cessful meetings  at  several  places  in  the  District, 
including  a  week's  mission  in  coontctiou  with  the 
Howden-Ie-Wear  Lodge.  Some  uiscussion  took  place 
on  the  support  given  to  the  Home  Mission  Fund,  and 
the  following  rt  solution  moved  by  Bro.  0.  J.  Seaman, 
W.D.Tr.,  and  seconded  hy  Bro.  S.  T.  Parker,  was 
carried  unanimously:  "That  this  D.L.  expres^s  us 
regret  that  the  subscriptions  to  the  National  Home 
Miss-on  Fund  have  so  considerably  fillen  off,  and 
hereby  pledges  itself  to  try  and  awaken  in  the  Sub- 
Lodges  the  enthusiasm  that  this  most  vital  partotoar 
work  demands."  Bro.  W.  Dodgson,  D.E.S..  on  behalf 
of  the  Reps,  to  Grand  Lodge  presented  a  most  in- 
teresting report  of  the  proceedings,  which  it  'ia.i  de- 
cided should  be  circulated  am.  ngst  those  Lodges 
desiring  it.    At  the  afternoon  sitting  short  and  pitby 


addresses  were  delivered  by  Bros.  Rev,  D.  Kerr,  H.D.: 
Rev.  Dr.  R.  E.  Hooppell.H.D.  (rector  of  Byers  Green); 
G.  Tomlinson,  P.W.D.Co.  fseorefary  of  tbe  North  of 
England  Temperance  League):  W.  Dodgson,  D.E.S.:  C. 
J.  Seaman, W.D.Tr. ;  H  Weatherall,  W.D.M.,  and  others. 
Final  report  of  Credential  Committee  shewed  that  liS 
Reps.,  three  S.J.T.'s,  six  D.L.  officers,  and  .'j'.i  regis- 
tered members,  a  total  of  100  (including  27  new 
members,  on  IS  of  whom  the  Third  Degree  hrd  been 
conferred)  had  attended  during  the  day.  Votes  of 
thanks  were  tendered  to  the  local  Reception  Com- 
mittee for  the  excellent  arrangements  made  for  the 
session  (the  hall  being  beautifully  decorated  with 
flowers,  shields,  mottoes,  ic)  ;  and  t)  the  Rev.  T. 
Bi-oadbent,  and  Messr.s.  .1.  Lloy.l,  S.  Clark,  H.,T.  Mein, 
H.  Butcher,  G.  Young,  arr^l  ,1.  D.ikers  tor  sp'ci.al 
sermons  preached  on  the  in-evious  Sunday. 
In  the  evening  an  opeu-air  meeting  took  place  which 
was  taken  part  in  by  Bros.  G.  Tomlinson.  F.  Hntton, 
A.  Scott,  S.  T.  Parker,  Rev.  D.  Kerr,  .1.  Wratha'l,  and 
■J.  Moseley,  followed  by  a  procession  iu  regalia  to  the 
Miners'  Hall,  where  a  crowded  and  enthusiastic  publi'' 
meeting  w.is  addressed  by  Bros.  J.  Moseley,  W.D. Co., 
who  presided  ;  W.  Dodgson,  D.E.S.  ;  S.  T.  Parker, 
L.D.  ;  Rev.  D.  Kerr,  II.D.  ;  J.  Wrathall,  H.D.  (H.M. 
agent)  :  and  G.  Tomlinson,  P.W.D.Co.  The  Copley 
Bent  Independent  Choir,  conducted  by  Bro.  A.  Carter, 
rendered  selections  of  music  at  intervals.  Next 
session  to  be  held  at  Tow  Law  in  August. 

South  Hants.— Thorngate  jjlemorial  Hall,  Gos- 
port.  May  2.").  The  Lodge  was  called  to  order  at 
10.40  a.m.,  and  all  the  officers  were  present  at  roll 
call  except  D.E.S.,  W.D.A.S.and  VV.D.G.  The  reports 
of  the  D.C.T.  and  W.D.Sec.  shewed  40  Lodges  with  a 
membership  of  l,7i;4.  The  D.S.J.T.  report  shewed  a 
membership  of  1  ,-">.'>.>,  being  an  increase  of  five  for  the 
quarter,  tbe  largest  Temple  being  the  Boscombe  Blue 
Ribbon  with  :i20  members.  The  W.D.Treas.  re- 
ported the  receipts  from  all  sources  for  the  quarter 
as  i'l'.l  10s.  lOd.,  leaving  a  slight  deficiency 
after  meeting  all  liabilities.  The  W.D.Sec.  re- 
ported that  the  deficiency  on  the  late  mission 
had  been  nearly  raised, and  suggested  that  a  collection 
be  made  in  the  D.Lodge  in  order  to  clear  the  same. 
This  was  afterwards  done,  resulting  in  £1  4s.  6d.  be- 
ing raised.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded 
Bro.  Holmes,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Cull,  W.D.Sec,  for  their 
labours  in  regard  to  the  same.  The  Credential  Com- 
mittee reported  31  Lodges,  represented  by  10  sisters, 
32  brothers,  and  two  S.J.T.'s.  The  G.L.  Heps,  gave  a 
full  and  able  report  of  the  sessions,  and  received 
the  thanks  of  the  D.Lodge  for  their  ser- 
vices. A  vote  of  congratulation  and  good  wishes  was 
passed  to  Bro. Holmes.  D.C.T.  on  his  recent  marriage. 
The  matter  of  decrease  in  some  of  the  Lodges  occupied 
the  attention  of  the  D.  Lodge,  and  the  following 
motion  was  passed— "That  this  D.  Lodge  deeply  regret 
the  large  decrease  during  the  quarter,  and  resolves  to 
consecrate  with  renewed  earnestness  their  power  to 
bring  about  a  revival  in  the  work,  and  as  a  means  to 
this  end  request  the  D.  Executive  to  arrange  for  a 
deputation  either  of  members  of  the  Executive  or  D. 
Lodge  members  to  visit  each  Lodge  iu  the  District 
with  a  view  of  invigorating  the  membership  to  greater 
efforts  ;  further,  that  the  members  present  pledge 
themselves  to  support  the  Executive  in  their  labours. 
Motions  were  also  iiassed  in  favour  of  the  Sunday 
Closing  (Durham  Bill)  and  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill. 
The  following  distinguished  visitors  were  received 
during  the  day  :  Bro.  Burley,  D.C.T.;  Sister  Campbell, 
W.D.V.T.  ;  Sister  Burley,  W.D.Chap.  ;  and  Sister  Mrs. 
Burley,  of  North  Hants,  and  Sister  Peters,  W.D.'V.T., 
of  the  Naval  District.  The  Third  Degree  was  con- 
ferred on  one  brother,  and  six  members  were  received 
into  D.Lodge  membership.  The  motionson  the  Digest 
having  been  dealt  with,  the  Lodge  was  c'osed  at  5.40. 
In  the  evening  a  public  meeting  was  held,  presided 
over  by  Bro.  Holmes,  D.C.T.,  when  stirring  addresses 
were  delivered  by  Bro.  Williams,  P.D.C.T.  ;  Bro.  Rev. 
J.  Squires,  W.D.Chap.  ;  Bro.  B.  D^er,  D.S.J.T.  ;  Bro. 
E.  Sillence,  W.D.Treasurer  ;  Bro.  Blair,  P.G.W.Co.  ; 
and  the  Rev.  Charles  Tanner,  >>io..  S;o. 

Northumberland.  —  St.  James's  School-room, 
Bath-road.  Newcastle.  May.  The  D  C.T.,  Bro.  A. 
Robimon,  presided.  In  his  report  the  D.C.T.  said  that 
i;i  public  meetings  had  been  held  during  the  quarter 
ending  April  :iO.  The  Hope  of  Hexham  Lodge 
had  largely  increased  its  membership,  and  had  obtained 
anew  Templar  Hall  at  a  cost  of  £300.  There  are  42 
Lodges  at  present  working  in  the  District,  with  a  total 
membershipof  2,318.The  members  in  theJuvenile  Tem- 
ples number  2,140  in  37  Temples.  The  D.E  S.  gave  an 
admirable  report  on  the  political  work  of  the  Order, 
and  referred  to  the  great  increase  of  Tempo  ance 
power  iu  the  House  or  Commons  :  the  Temperance 
party  being,  for  the  first  time  in  the  history  of 
the  movement,  the  majority  in  that  House.  It 
was  resolved  that  the  following  resolution  be 
adopted,  and  copies  forwarded  to  Mr.  Gladstone, 
Mr.  Conyheare,  and  Lord  Salisbury,  also  to  the 
representatives  of  the  boroughs  and  divisions  of 
Northumberland  :— That  this  Northumberla'id  Dis- 
trict Lodge  of  the  I.O.G.T.  regard  with  great  satisfac- 
tion the  facilities  aud  support  that  have  been  given 
to  the  promoters  of  Temperance  reform  in  the  House 
of  Commons  during  the  present  Sessicn  of  Parliament, 
but  would  regard  as  a  calamity  the  passing  of  an 
amendment  exempting   from   the   provisions  of  Mr. 


Conybeare's  Bill  to  protect  young  children  under  13 
years  of  age— those  who  are  sent  to  buy  drink 
for  their  parents— and  would  urge  all  true 
Temperance  represenatives  to  vote  down  any 
such  amendment  should  it  be  proposed  ; 
and  that  this  District  Lodge  also  urge  upon  the  atten- 
ti:>n  of  ths  Government  the  neceisity  of  introducing 
at  an  early  date  a  measure  to  give  th)  p 'ople  direc-. 
control  over  the  issue,  transfer,  and  renewal  of 
licences  for  the  sale  of  intoxicating  drinki.  A  peti.  j 
tion  was  also  agreed  up  )u  in  support  of  the  D  iriiam 
Sunday  Closing  Bill,  aud  waf  ordered  to  hi  sig  re  1  byj 
the  presidiojj  officer,  aoi  forwarded,  at  once,  to  the 
Bishop  of  Durham  for  pres^ntatiin  to  th)  H) 
Lords.  The  number  of  repreieutatives  of  Lolge 
visitors  at  this  session  was  70. 

Middlesex.— South-plaee  Chapel,  Fl.isbury.  .Maj 
211.  Bio.  W.  Winton.  D.C.T..  pre-ideil.  A  letter  wi 
read  from  the  G.W.C.T.,  disrai  sing  the  appeal  of  Br 
InsuU  against  tbe  deci.ion  of  the  Acting  D.C.T.  i 
refusing  to  accept  an  amendment  offered  hy  him  i 
the  special  session  on  the  propoeed  divisioi 
of  the  District.  Bro.  D.  Cover.  D.S.J.T., 
presentei  his  quarterly  report,  giving  the  fol-j 
lowing  statistics  :  Number  in  good  standing,! 
November  1,  2, ■'/J  I  ;  initiated  during  the  quarterf 
2«'J  ;  reinstated,  .'i,  making  a  gross  total  of  2,8«5j 
From  this  tlie  deductions  were:  suspended,  20()  ;  with-j 
drawn  by  card,  11  ;  withdrawn  from  the  Order,  50: 
entered  Sub-Lodge,  4  ;  expelled,  10  ;  total  deductions,! 
231,  leaving  the  net  membership,  2,384,  being  »| 
decrease  of  7.  The  number  of  honorary  members 
2S  Temples  was  311,  and  on  the  executive  of  33 
Temples  there  were  17.")  members :  37  Templed 
were  working.  However  much  he  might  regret  the] 
decrease,  the  D.S.J.T.  remarked,  yet,  looking  at  the 
loss  the  adult  Order  had  sustained  in  the  same  period,! 
he  thanked  God  they  had  been  able  to  hold  their  own" 
in  the  juvenile  branch.  The  report  also  referred  to  the 
contemplated  institution  of  other  Temples,  aud  to  the 
excellent  entertainments  given  by  the  members  of  two 
Juvenile  Temples  iu  the  county.  The  report 
was  discussed  by  Bros.  Ansell,  Vincent, 
Griffiths,  Hall,  Sutherland,  O'Brien.  Grigsby,  Insull, 
Easton,  and  Hilton,  and  Sisters  Haarnack.  Pryse, 
Browne  and  Floyd. — O.i  the  motion  of  Bro.  J.  W. 
Jones,  D.E.S.,  seconded  by  Bro.  John  Hilton,  W.D.T., 
it  was  unanimously  resolved  ;  "  That  this  D.L.  hereby 
records  its  deep  regret  and  indignation  at  the  action 
of  the  House  of  Lor.is  in  throwing  out  the  Datham 
Sunday  Closing  Bill,  which  passed  through  the 
House  of  Commons  by  a  large  majority, 
thus  compelling  the  county  of  Durham 
to  suffer  all  the  evils  flowing  from  the  Sunday  liquor 
traffic,  from  which  Scotland,  the  greater  part  oE 
Ireland,  Wales,  and  most  of  our  colonies  are  happily 
free."  The  report  of  the  Reps,  to  the  G.L.  was  read 
and  discussed  and  unanimously  adopted,  and  a  vote  of 
thanks  accorded  to  the  compiler,  and  to  Bro.  E.  HaU 
tor  the  manner  in  which  he  had  read  the  report.  The 
D.C.T.  referred  to  the  numerous  messages  of 
congratulation  he  had  received  from  various 
quarters  on  his  election  as  G.W.Cb.,  heartily  thanking 
those  from  whom  they  came.  A  telegram  of  fraternal 
greeting  was  received  from  the  South-West  Lan- 
cashire D.L. .  and  W.D.  Sec.  instructed  to  forward  a 
suitable  reply.  Bros.  Lieut.  Wawrinsky,  G.W.Co.  of 
G.L.  of  Sweden  ;  Brand;.  P.G.A.S.  of  the  G.L.  of  New 
Zealand,  and  Mitchell,  of  Harmony  Lodge,  New  South 
Wales,  each  addressed  the  D.L.,  conveying  fraternal 
greetings  of  various  Lodges  in  the  several  jurisdictions 
for  which  they  came,  and  were  requested  to  convey 
the  fraternal  greetings  to  their  D.L.'s  in  return, — Bro, 
W.  Lucas  submitted  a  proposal  for  holding  a  Good 
Templar  Demonstration  at  the  Indian  and  Colonial 
Exhibition,  and  this  was  ordered  to  be  referred  to  the 
Executive  for  consideration  and  report — D.L.  passed 
a  unanimous  vote  of  congratulation  to  the  D.C.T.  on 
his  election  as  G.W.Cb..  and  to  Bro.  and  Sister  Browne 
on  the  presentation  to  them,  by  the  G.L.  of  Cape 
Colony,  of  valuable  testimonials,  as  recorded  iu 
another  column.  Bros.  Winton  and  Browne  suitably 
responded  ;  180  members  present. 


AsHFOKi),  Kent. — Bro.  J.  M.  Skinner,  P.U.W.M., 
and  agent  to  tlie  United  Kingdom  Alliance,  gave  a 
lecture  on  "  A  Glass  of  Ale;  What  it  is  ,  What 
it  does  :  and  What  it  costs,"  on  Monday,  May  24. 
The  attendance  was  small  owing  to  a  very  heavy 
thunderstorm  which  prevailed  from  6  till  10. 

Presentation  to  BRr>.  .Iosi.\H  Derrington, 
O.W.T. — At  the  Gwyther  Lodge,  Yardley,  near 
Birmingham,  on  May  2G,  a  handsome  easy  «hair 
was  presented  to  Bro.  J.  Derrington,  W.C.T. ,  and 
G.W.T.,in  recognition  of  his  untiring  energy  on 
behalf  of  the  Lodge.  Bro.  H.  Westwood  made 
the  presentation,  and  Bro.  H.  Clarke  testiSed  to  the 
noble  work  Bro.  Derrington  had  done  for  the 
Lodge,  and  the  great  esteem  in  which  he  was  held 
by  .all  who  knew  him.  Bro.  Derrington  thanked 
the  Lodge  amidst  much  enthusiasm. 

COMPLIMENT.lEY  DINNERS.  Social  Teas,  'Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  term^,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.G.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 


JuxE  7,  1886. 


THE     GOOD     TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


Allcommunicatiojis  to  he  addressedl  HE  EDITOR, 
"  OOOB  TEMPLARS'  WATCBWORD,"  3,  Bolt- 
courts  Fleet-street,  London,  E.C. 

"  The  News  of  the  Lodges  should  constitute  a  public  record  for 
the  important  events  in  connection  with  ordinary  Lodge 
Sesi^ions,  Public  Meetings,  Anniversaries,  4c.,  in  connection 
with  the  Order.  It  should  refer,  not  to  matters  of  mere 
local  interest  and  to  the  everj-day  occurences  of  ordinary 
Lodge  Sessions,  but  to  such  matters  aa  are  of  national 
Importance  interesting  alike  to  all  classes  of  readers, 
stimulating  some,  encouraging  others,  and  rejoicing  all. 
Fot  this  purpose  It  should  make  mention  of  Essays  and 
Papers  read,  of  competitions  in  Reciting,  Reading,  and 
Singing,  Temperance  Bees,  Question  Box,  and  such  like. 
And,  Once  a  Quarter,  the  toti.1  number  initiated  or  admitted 
by  c.c,  the  total  of  membership,  <tc.,  may  be  given.  Singing, 
Reciting,  Ac,  at  ordinary  Lodge  Sessions  Fliould  not  lie 
reported,  as  the  same  names  of  singers,  reciters,  &c.,  occur 
week  after  week,  and  euch  news  can  only  be  of  limited  local 
Interest.  When,  however,  a  Public  Anniversary,  or  other 
Meeting  or  Demonstration  in  connection  with  the  Order 
takes  place,  the  names  may  be  given  of  the  chairman  and  of 
those  taking  part,  and  to  save  apace  these  should  be  classified 

thus :  Chairman, .    Songs  by ,     Recitations  by 

&c.,  Ac. 

Lodge  NewB  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
oaunot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  insertion 
In  the  following  issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 
Homerton.— "  Chepstow  Castle."  May  V.).  One 
initiated.  G.W.C.T.  circular  read  by  Bro.  Howe,  L.D., 
who  also  read  his  commission.  Decided  that  a  Juvenile 
Temple  be  started  forthwith.  The  death  nf  one  of  the 
brothern  of  the  Lodge  announced,  and  arrangements 
made  to  attend  the  funsral.  After  bu-sineea  the  Lodge 
was  officered  and  entertained  by  the  Homerton  Hope.— 
Sunday.  May  23.  Over  20  of  the  members,  headed  by 
Bro.  Howe,  L.D..  attended  the  funeral  of  late  Bro. 
Hickman  (he  being  a  Plm?nix  brother  there  was  the 
usual  procession,  the  members  taking  part)  at  the 
Park  Cemeteiy.  The  Good  Templar  service  was 
L.D.    Several   of 


May  11.  Prayer 
jsBion,  Bro.  Gibbs, 
.  Address  by  Bro. 
m>ht.       G.W.C.T. 

Bouqueti 


read   at    the    grave    by    Bro.  H< 
Sankey's  hymns  were  sun (r. 

Hackney. — "  Hackney  ^Jis-'ion." 
and  praise  meeting;  very  pleasant 
W.C.T.,  pre-idinc.  Good  attendani 
Le  Siige,  V.D.— May  IS.  Brothers^ 
circular  read  by  Bro.  Le  Sage,  L.D. 
fre^hments  of  all    kinds    handed    r 

Howera  presented.  Entertained  by  the  brothers'. —May 
2i;.  One  admitted  once.  Several  songs,  recitations,  &c.  ; 
impromptu  speaking  by  members  and  visitors,  all  de- 
clining fined  Id.,  of  which  there  were  a  number.  The 
subjects  spoken  to  were  as  to  wliat  a  Good  Templar  should 
be,  "  Character  Dress,"  *'  Kissing  Games,"  "  Snuff," 
"Tobacco  Smoking  by  Good  Templars,"  "Regalia 
Weiiriug,"  "The  Order  a  Secret  Society,"  &c.,  many  of 
which  caused  a  long  and  interesting  discussion. 

Southwark, — "Trinity."  May  27.  Annual  tea  and 
entertainment.  Sixty-two  sat  down  to  tea,  after  which  a 
capital  entertainment  was  given  by  members  of  the  Order 
and  friends.  A  few  words  explanatory  of  the  Order  were 
said  by  Bro.  S.  Tucker,  W.C.T.,  who  presided. 

Brixtun. — "Gresham."  May  27.  Commencement  of 
new  programme.  Bro.  Y.  Carson,  late  of  the  Flower  of 
Netherdale  Lodge,  Scotland,  was  admitted  on  c.c  ,  and 
spoke  upon  the  working  of  the  Order  in  Scotland.  Songs, 
readings,  and  recitations.     W.mchwords  on  sale. 

Percy-street,  W.— "  St.  James  of  London."  May  13. 
Bazaar  and  sale  of  useful  articles  was  held,  and  wa^  a 
great  success. — May  20.  One  admitted  on  c.c.  Magazine 
iii^ht.  Several  very  interesting  matters  read.  Thirty- 
one  present.  Songs,  readings,  and  recitals  ended  a  very 
pleasant  session. —May  27.  Visit  of  the  Benjamin 
I>anklin  Lodge,  who  ably  assisted  in  the  entertain- 
ment ;  Sister  Haarnack,  V.D.,  present.  Good  session. 
Attention  drawn  to  next  aggregate  meeting  of  Sub- 
District,  and  asking  for  something  practical  in  the  way 
of  carrying  on  our  Templar  warfare  in  our  District. 

Clapham-road.—**  General  Garfield."  May  27.  One 
proposed,  six  initiated,  one  restored.  Entertained  by 
Bro.  and  Sister  Wyatt,  it  being  the  eve  of  Bm.  Wyatt's 
;i7th  birthday.  Plentiful  supply  of  fruit  and  biscuits. 
About  r>0  present.     Lodge  working  well. 

Cubitt  Town.  "Star  of  the  East.''  May  21.  Tea  and 
public  meeting.  An  amusing  address  by  Bro.  T.  Grigsby, 
^'.D.,  who  presided,  supported  by  Bros.  J.  Sinclair, 
Hnlsey,  V.D.,  Heal,  V.S.  J.T.  The  programme  of  songs, 
recitations,  and  a  sketch,  '*  Sign  the  Pledge,"  well 
carried  out,  under  the  direction  of  Sisters  Perry, 
."^inclai^and  Fuller.  Four  names  given  in  for  membership. 

Wandsworth  Common.— "St.  John's  Hill."  May  25. 
L'apital  session  and  a  large  attendance.  Three  new 
members  admitted  and  five  proposed,  being  the  direct 
result  of  a  successful  soiree  held  the  week  previously.  The 
W.C.T.  reported  his  visit  to  the  Orpbanage  on  Saturday 
I  and  earnestiy  begged  of  the  members  to  do  their  utmost 
support  the  institution,  the  penny  per  member  scheme 
[  being  especially  urged,  which  was  at  once  responded  to 
wd  a  small  amount  collected. 

^  Shadwell.— "  Pride  of  Lyttelton."     May  7.      Installa- 
''  tion  of  officers ;  committee  formed  to  organise  a  Juvenile 


Temple  in  connection  with  the  Lodge  ;  several  names 
given  in  to  join.— May  14.  Entertained  by  new  officers; 
a  very  pleasant  sessinu  ;   good  attendance  of  visitors. 

Loughborough  Junction. — "  William  Tweedie.'  May 
2(^  Public  meeting,  Bro.  J.  C.  Woollacott.  V.D.  of  New 
Maiden,  presided,  and  gave  a  short  address,  urging 
members  to  put  forth  renewed  efforts  in  the  Temperance 
cause.  Song>;  were  rendered  by  Sister  Chowe  and  Bro. 
Kentish,  P. W.C.T.,  after  which  a  stirrinj?  and  interest- 
ing address  was  given  by  Bro.  T.  W.  Dimbleby, 
P.D.C.T.  He  referred  to  the  adjectives  applied  to 
teetotalers  by  George  Augustus  Sala  in  an  article  in  the 
Daih/  Telegraph,  viz.,  "  gluttonous,  grasping,  selfish, 
tyrannical,  morose,  and  intolerably  conceited,"  and 
proved  most  conclusively  that  these  terms  were  exactly 
suited  for  the  other  side,  i.e.,  those  who  favoured  the 
drink.  A  most  pleasant  and  enjoyable  meeting  spent  ; 
about  .^0  members  and  fiiends  present.  After  the  public 
meeting  a  short  Lodge  session  was  held,  Bro.  J.  C, 
Woollacott  acting  aa  W.C.T.  ;  one  received  as  an  ancient 
Templar,  one  on  initiation,  and  one  proposed  for  member- 
ship, the  last  being  the  firstfruits  of  the  public  meeting. 

CommerciaI-road,E.— "Mile  End."  May  ^.Entertained 
by  the  new  officers.  A  very  pleasant  evening,  several 
members  contributing  songs  and  recitations,  &c. :  one 
initiated.— May  15.  Musical  instrument  night.  Unex- 
pected visit  of  the  D.L.  Executive  ;  Bro.  Winton.D.C.T., 
presided,  and  gave  a  very  interesting  and  earnest  address, 
Bros.  Sutherland,  Lambert,  and  Jones  also  gave  a  few 
remarks.  A  very  hearty  vote  of  thanka  was  accorded 
our  distinguished  brothers  for  their  kindness  in  visiting 
us ;  afterwards,  the  programme  being  musical  night, 
several  brothers  gave  solos  on  the  cornet.  Committee 
appointed  to  organise  an  excursion  for  the  Lodge  during 
the  summer.  Brother  from  West  Australia  was  warmly 
received.  Several  invitations  received  to  visit  other 
Lodges,  which  were  accepted.  Good  attendance.  One 
initiated. — May22.  Roll  call  and  readings  ;  very  careful 
inspection  of  roll  book,  and  visitors  appointed  to  look  up 
abspnt  members;  very  pleasant  meeting;  good  sale  of 
Watch  wo  hds. 

Shaftesbury  Park.— "  Shaftesbury  Park."  May  26. 
We  visited  the  Loyal  Silver  Stream  Lodge,  Lewisham, 
who  gave  us  a  hearty  reception.  Very  enjoyable  visit. — 
May  27.  Rep.'s  report  to  D.L.  read  and  adopted. 
Invite  (accepted)  to  visit  St.  John's  Hill  Lodge.  Bro. 
Elias  Marshall  appointed  delegate  to  a  discussion  to  be 
held  at  the  Channing  Lodge.  Bro.  Hilton,  L.  D. , 
collected  his  proposed  quarterly  subscription  to 
Orphanage,  Sisters  Waller,  McJIain,  and  Box  gave  a 
dialogue. 

Putney. — "Emmanuel."  May  27.  Open  Lodge  and 
:  coffee  supper,  which  was  well  attended.  Bro.  M.  Biddy 
was  presented  with  a  timepiece  by  the  members  for  his 
zealous  work  in  the  Good  Templars' cause. 

King's  Cross.- "St.  Pancras."  May  13.  One  rein- 
stated, and  two  received  as  associates.  Installation  of 
offioera:— W.C.T.,  Bro.  Angel,  re-elected;  W.V.T., 
Sister  R.  North;  W.S.,  Bro.  Collins;  G.W.C,T., 
circular,  and  Grand  Lodge  proceedings  read.  Disap- 
proval expressed  of  new  bye  law  regarding  kissing 
games. — May  20.  Bros,  surprised  the  sisters  with  some 
very  handsome  presents. — ^Iay  27.  Impromptu  speak- 
ing by  brothers  which  caused  much  amusement.  Sister 
Shakesphere,  W.D.V.T.,  was  present. 

Chelsea.— "  Grosvenor."  May  2S.  Officered  and  enter- 
tained by  brothers.  A  resolution  was  passed  and  ordered 
to  be  sent  to  Sir  Charles  Dilke  asking  him  to  support  Mr. 
Conybeare's  motion  for  Prevention  of  the  Sale  of  Intoxi- 
cating Liquors  to  Children  under  the  age  of  11^. 

King's  Cross.— "Excelsior."  May;20.  G.W.C-T.'s 
circular  discussed;  one  admitted  on  c.c. — May  27. 
Humorous  night.    Songs  and  recitations    by  members 

New  Cut.— "  George  Thorneloe."  May  2D.  One 
initiated.  Programme,  pound  night,  and  sale  by  auction. 
A  very  pleasant  session  was  spent.  Sale  of  goods  brought 
y^.  Cihfi.  to  funds.  Watchwords  always  on  sale. —On 
Sunday  evening,  May  30,  the  Lodge  occupied  the  plat- 
for-n  at  Wilson's  Coffee  Palace,  Walworth-road,  Bro. 
Whitehead,  W.C.T.,  presiding.  Short  addresses  were 
given  by  Bros.  Gear,  Heartfield,  sen.,  Sweetman, 
Maiden,  Sister  Smith,  and  Bro.  Reeves,  L.D.  ;  singing 
by  Sisters  Clements,  Maiden,  Bros.  Sweetman,  Potkins, 
and  Maiden  ;  recitation  by  Bro.  J.  Maiden,  W.Sec.  One 
pledge  waa  taken. 

Stratford,  E. — "Sunshine."    Entertainment  was  given 

by    Sister    E.    Tompkins,  assistant-supe/intendent,  and 

friends.     Recitation   by    Sisters   E.    Tompkins,    'Thirds, 

E.  Reed,  M.  Johnson,  and  F.   Edwards  ;    solos  by  Miss 

Saltmarsh,  and  Sisters  E.  Tompkina  and  Simpson.     A 

short  address    was  given  by  Bro.   Tompkins.     Bro.   G. 

Mottram  gave  some  very  encouraging  words  upon  their 

success  at  the  aggregate   meeting    of    the    Temples  at 

Canning  Town. 

Chelsea. — "Marlborough."  June  1.  Programme,  jokes 

id    jollities.    Bro.    F.   Turney,    W.C.T.,   Bro.    J.  H. 

Matkins,   F.    Turney,    T.    C.    Macrow.     Bro.    Masters, 

live  Branch  Lodge.gave  a  short  address.    Watchwokus 

ken  in  regularly. 

WandEw<,rth.— "St.  John's  Hill."  June  1.  Capital 
saioD.  Visit  of  Shaftesbury  Park  Lodge,  whose 
embers  came  in  large  numbers.  New  members 
itiated.  The  visitors  provided  an  excellent  programme. 
Refreshments  were  liberally  provided. 

Stratford.—*'Stratford  Excelsior."  May  IS.  Public 
tea  and  entertainment.  About  70  sat  down  to  an  excellent 
tea,  the  arrangements  for  which  were  in  the  hands  of 
Sisters  Leighton.  Law,  Johnson,  Hearn,  and  Law.  At 
y.lo  the  room  was  comfortably  filled  for  the  entertain- 
ment. The  chairman  made  a  few  remarks  with  reference 
to  the  progress  of  the  Lodge  for  the  past  half-year,  which 
shewed  it  in  a  good  healthy  condition.  Pianoforte  solo 
by  Miss  Golledge  ;  songs  by  Sisters  Kersting  and  Vidler, 
Bros.  Leighton,  Eurrell,  and  Kersting  ;  Miss  Pembroke 
gave  a  couple  of  recitations  ;  Sisters  Ballard  and  Dolan 
gave  two  duete.  The  principal  item  on  the  programme, 
a  dialogue  entitled  "John  Waid's  Temptation,"  waa  then 


commenced,  the  characters  be  in::;  well  sustained  throughout 
by  Sister  and  Bro.  Barber,  Sifter  and  Bro.  Ker-^ting,  &c. 
—May  25.  Fairly  well  attended  session.  Sacred  songs 
and  solos  by  Sisters  Felce,  Vidler,  &c.  Two  initiated. 
Watchwords  sold.  Invitation  received  from  a  neigh- 
bouring Lodge  to  give  the  dialogue  "  John  Ward's 
Temptation." 

Borough,  S.E.—"  Wellington."  June  1.  Visit  of  Bro. 
W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  who  presided  and  conducted  a 
council  of  instruction,  which  was  much  appreciated,  a 
good  attendance  and  a  spirited  meeting. 

Wandsworth-road. — "NewClapham  Excelsior."  May 
2ij.  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow,  W.C.T.  Visit  of  a  brother  and 
sister  of  the  Channing  Lodge.  An  addre.ss  by  the 
brother,  song  by  the  sister.  Several  other  visitors  pre- 
sent.    Ijodge  steadily  working. 

Islington.—"  Henry  Ansell."  May  29.  Go3d  attend- 
ance ;  two  candidates  proposed  and  one  member  restored. 
Bro,  Ansell  congratulated  the  Lodge  upon  the  harmony 
now  prevailing  after  ridding  themselves  of  those  who 
constituted  the  element  of  discord.  Sacred  Songs  and 
Solos  were  given.    Very  pleasant  meeting. 

Chelsea. — "James  McCurry."  Jlay  2'J.  Entertained 
by  the  Young  Crusaders,  a  selection  of  hymns  being 
well  given  under  the  direction  of  Bro.  J.  B.  Scott. 
Recitations  were  also  given.  The  Lodge  called  to  order 
atll.lj  p.m.,  when  greetings  were  exchanged  with  several 
Lodges.  Bi-o.  Brand,  P.G.W.A.S.,  of  New  Zealand, 
gave  an  excellent  account  of  our  Order  in  the  Colonies. 

Notting  Hill.— "Silver  Street,"  April  2il.  Report  of 
D.L.  given  by  Bro.  Pearson,  Election  of  officers:  W.C.T. , 
Bro.  Hicks;  W.V.T..  Sister  E.  Hicks;  W.Seo.  Bro. 
Beckwith.— May  G.  Installation  of  officersbySisterThomp- 
son. — May  13.  Circulars  read  from  various  committees 
respecting  demonstrations.  Programme  :  Sisters'  night. 
A  vote  of  thinks  was  given  by  acclamation  to  tho 
sisters  for  the  able  manner  they  entertained.  Good 
session.— May  20.  Resolved  that  this  Lodge  take  over 
the  King's  Messenger  Juvenile  Temple  from  the  King's 
Messenger  Lodge,  and  rename  the  Temple  and  call 
it  the  Silver  Star  Temple.  Sister  Weeks,  P.D.V.T,,  was 
present.  Sister  Thompson  was  elected  Superintendent 
of  Temple,  and  Sister  E.  Hicks  assistant.  Notice  read 
by  L.D.  respecting  the  annual  meeting  of  Committee  at 
the  Orphanage.  Bro.  Lairbank  was  elected  D.L. Rep. 
Sister  Weeks  entertained  the  Lodge  for  the  rest  of  the 
evening. — May  27.  Lodge  met  at  L.D.'s  house,  22,  Porto- 
bello-road,  as  the  Lodge  had  to  turn  out  of  Lodge-room 
without  notice,  througn  coffee  palace  changing  hands. 


PROVINCIAL. 

Oi-u  BBOMFfON.  —  "  Safeguard."  May  27.  Two 
received  on  a.c.  Resolved  to  advertise  intheWiTOH- 
woRi)  "  Visitors'  Guide."  Bro.  Denton  appointed 
Watchword  correspondent.  Item  of  evening,  "Bat- 
chelors' Night,"  who  very  ably  entertained.  Songs  by 
Bros.  Smith,  Young,  Highsted  ;  reading  by  Bro. 
Macintosh.   Very  pleasant  session  spent. 

Luton.— "Pride  of  the  Lea."  May  25.  Good  session  ; 
two  initiated.  Lodge  progressing.  Watchwords  sold. 

Ampthill.— "Alameda."  May  18.  G.W.C.T. 's 
circular  read  and  discussed.  One  proposed.  Capital 
attendance.— May  25.  One  initiated,  and  one  proposed. 
Reading  and  singing  by  the  members.  Watohwords 
taken. 

Whitchurch.— "  Hope  of  Whitchurch."  May  21. 
Full  Lodge.  One  candidate  initiated,  and  four  pro- 
posed. Programme,  prayer  and  prayer  meeting,  led  by 
Bro.  the  Rev.  J.  Prince. 

Dabtuouth.— "  Onward  and  Upward."  May  28. 
Visit  from  the  Pride  of  Devon  (Paignton),  Bro.  Parr, 
D.C.T.,  presided.  Several  songs,  readings,  and  a  dia- 
logue were  rendered  by  Sisters  Pollard,  Legge,  Merrifield, 
and  Bros.  Rowland,  Easterbrook  and  others.  Bro. 
Casely,  of  Exeter,  and  Bro.  Bradden,  two  of  the  East 
Devon  Executive,  made  a  few  remarks,  the  latter  stating 
that  he  had  that  day  received  a  commsnication  from  the 
G.W.C.T.  announcing  that  the  Lodge  was  transferred  to 
East  Devon.     Lodge  doing  well. 

Bristol.— "Morning  Star."  May  28.  An  interesting 
session.  Bro.  E.  C.  Bearably  (U.K.A.,  Worcester)  ad- 
dressed a  few  encouraging  remarks  to  the  members. 
Brn.  Wade  spoke,  and  Bro.  Gosse  also    gave    brief   ad- 

Winchester.— "City  of  Winchester."  May  2G.  Bro, 
Deane,  W.C.T.  All  officers  present  atroll  call :  twocan- 
didates  proposed  and  one  admitted  as  an  AncientTemplar 
Bro.  Weeks  gave  capital  report  of  D.L.  meeting.  Bro. 
Perry,  L.D. ,  read  circulars  from  the  G.W.C.T.  Pro- 
gramme of  evening:— Single  sisters'  night,  hymns,  songs 
and  recitation.^  by  Sister  Morant,  Sister  Hibberd,  Sister 
Castle,  Sister  Macklin,  Sister  Steere,  Sister  A.  Hibberd. 
Bro.  H.  Taylor  presided  at  the  harmonium  ;  a  pleasant 
evening  spent. 

Manchester.— "Concilio  et  Lahore."  May  29.  Lec- 
ture on  "The  Philosophy  of  Food,"  by  Mr.  A.  W. 
Duncan,  illustrated  by  diagrarati.  The  lecture  was  of  a 
highly  interesting  character,  andwas  ablv  discussed  by 
Bros.  D.  Gavin  (the  newly  recommended  D.8.  J.T.),  J.  S. 
Gavin,  Brieiley,  Hunter  and  others;  Bro.  Tolton,  D.C.T., 
presided  A  recess  was  declared  for  the  lecturer  at  eight! 
previous  to  which  the  Lodge  business  was  conducted  ;  one 
initiated,  one  proposed  ;  good  attendance, 

Devonpokt.—"  Workman's  Rest."  May  29.  Ono 
initiated.  Sister  Carter,  sen.,  presided,  and  Bro.  and 
Sister  Taylor  being  respmsible  for  the  Good  of  the 
Order,  Bro.  Taylor  asked  the  members  and  visitors  to 
partake  of  coffee  and  buns,  it  being  about  the  ninth  anni- 
versary of  his  signing  the  pledge.  Bro.  Chappell,  L.D. 
of  the  Protector  Lodge,  Portsmouth,  and  W.D.Sent.  of 
South  Hants  D.L,,  gave  a  very  earnest  address,  and 
tendered  tlie  fraternal  greetings  of  his  Lodgp.  Bro. 
Sergeant  Christie,  of  the  Royal  Irish,  gave  a  risumf  of 
the  difficulties  our  brothers  had  to  contend  with  in  the 
late  Soudan  War.  Sister  Christie  sang  a  solo  and  a  very 
pleasant  meeting  wa**  closed  by  praise  and  prayer. 

Stonehouse.— "Three  Towns  Excelsior."  May  2(». 
Bro.  Taylor,  W.D.S.  (pro.  Urn.),  presided.    Bro.    Caan, 


tHE    GOOD    TEMPLAItS"    WATCHWORD. 


June  7,  1886. 


P.D.C.T.,  was  also   present.      There  was  one  brother 
admitted  as  an  Ancient  Templar. 

DKvoNPOiir. — "St.  Aubyn."  May  27.  A'isit  of  the 
St.  Aubyn  and  Hope  of  Morice  Town  .Tuvenile  Temples. 
Bro.  E.  H.  Osmond,  D.S..T.T.,  presided,  andRave  a  very 
earnest  address  upon  the  work  of  Juvenile  Temples,  and 
a  very  good  programme  was  gone  through  by  the  young 
sisters  and  brothers,  consisting  of  songs,  recitations,  cfcc. 
Their  performances  reflected  great  credit  upon  their 
superintendents. 

Dkvonport. — "  James  Teare."  May '24.  A  public  tea 
and  entertainment  in  aid  of  Lodge  funds,  the  members 
giving  the  provisions  gratuitously.  About  G3  were 
present  at  the  tea,  Bro.  Taylor,  W.C.T.,  presided  over 
the  after  meeting,  and  gave  an  address.  Bros,  Albert. 
Burt,  and  Taylor,  and  Sisters  Hill  and  Welcll  rendered 
solos,  and  Bro.Parkes  a  reading,  Bro.  Taylor  a  recitation  ; 
altogether  a  very  pleasant  evening  was  s])eut. 

Devonpokt.  —  "Star  of  Morice  Town."  May  241. 
Pound  night.  A  fair  attendance,  and  a  good  supply  of 
pounds.     Bro.  Parkes,  W.C.T.,  presided. 

Auckland.— "Reformer."  May  l>.  Officers  elected 
installed  by  Bro.  Moseley.  L.D. :  W.C.T.,  Bro.  U. 
Gordon;  W.V.T.,  Sister  J.  Dodd  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  V. 
Hutton  re-elected.— May  13.  Good  session.  Programme  in 
charge  of  Bro.  J.  Wilson. — May  20,  Programme,  "How 
to  retain  our  membership,"  by  Bro.  1>.  Kerr.  A  very 
enjoyable  session  throughout.— May  22.  .Sunday  closing 
meeting  held  in  the  Market-place,  when  a  motion  in  the 
shape  of  a  memorial  to  his  LoVdship  the  Bishop  of  Durham 
was  submitted  by  the  Rev.  L.  Westlake  and  seconded  by 
the  Rev.  W.  H.  Brooks,  and  supported  by  Mr.  Owens 
and  Bro.  D.  Kerr.  The  memorial  was  accepted. 
Bro.  .T.  Moseley  presided. 

TooiAY.— ■•Excelsior."  Bro.  Blank,  W.C.T.  Com- 
munication was  read  from  the  D.C.T.  that  the  G.  W.C.T. 
had  ofJered  a  visit  to  Torquay  at  the  end  of  June.  He 
would  be  accompanied  with  the  G.W.M.  It  was  resolved 
that  it  be  left  to  the  Good  of  the  Order  Committee  to 
make  arrangements.  Bro.  Richards  entertained  the 
Lodge  by  reading,  singing,  also  giving  solos  on  the  6fe, 
accordeon,  and  concertina,  &c.  A  pleasant  evening  was 
spent.    Four  initiated. 

BoosBECK  (Cleveland). — "Hope  of  Boosbeck."  May 
28.  Good  attendance,  Bro.  Robert  Skelton,D.C.T.,  pre- 
sided. After  the  usual  routine  of  business  was  gone 
through,  Bro.  Skelton,  D.C.T.,  addressed  the  members, 
dwelling  at  some  length  on  several  points  of  alteration 
which  took  place  at  G.L.,  and  strongly  urging  the 
members  not  to  be  too  hasty  in  suspending  members  who 
are  in  arrears  but  to  use  extra  vigilance  in  retaining 
them.  Bro.  Myers,  D.S.J.T.,  spoke  on  the  claims  of 
the  Juvenile  branch  of  the  Order,  inviting  the  members 
to  start  a  Temple.  Bro.  Purdy,  L.D.,  Bro.  Hugile, 
L.U.  Bright  Star  of  Stanghor,  Bro.  Scace,  of  the  Lily  of 
Cleveland,  and  Bro.  Skelton  also  took  part  in  the  discus- 
sion. A  pleasant  evening  spent.  The  Lodge  takes  14 
Watchwobds  weekly. 

GRliT  Ation.— "Samuel  Bowley."  May  21.  Sever,%l 
members  of  the  Cyrus  and  Daisy  Lodges  visited.  There 
was  a  fair  attendance.  Degrees  conferred  on  10  applicants, 
after  which  a  social  evening  wa  sspent.  Bro.  Walton 
sang  two  or  three  Temperance  melodies  ;  Bro.  Lawton, 
a  leeitation  ;  Bro.  Moore,  a  song  ;  Bro.  Taylor,  V.D.,  a 
speech.  Bro. Skelton, D.C.T., addressed  the  members  on  the 
Good  of  the  Order,  inviting  them  to  do  all  in  their  power 
to  increase  their  membership,  and  suggesl^ed  two  or 
three  public  meetings  during  the  quarter  with  a  view 
of  getting  hold  of  the  outsiders.  Bro.  Grierson,  L.D., 
moved  a  vote  of  thanks  to  the  visitors  and  promised  to 
do  all  he  could  to  increase  the  Lodge. 

MiDDLESBEOVGH.— "Daisy."  May2.S.  Coffee  supper 
and  entertainment.  Mr.  Thomas  Wright  presided.  A 
£Ood  programme  was  rendered,  consisting  of  song-s 
recitations,  readings,  &c.,  the  following  brothers  and 
Bisters  takiDg.pirt  ;  Bros.  Walton,  Hardy,  Howe, 
Dabbs,  Lawton,  Sister  Lewis,  and  others.  Bro.  Robert 
Skelton,  D.C.T,  gave  a  stirring  address  advocating  our 
cause  and  strongly  urged  all  present  who  had  not  signed 
the  pledge  to  do  so.  The  programme  being  gone  through 
120  sat  down  to  an  excellent  supper,  the  tables  being 
presided  over  by  Sisters  Lowery,  Bree/.e,  Baker, 
Skelton.  A  pleasant  evening  was  spent ; 
mated  their  intention  to  join  our  Order. 

Lkeus.— "  Nil  Desperandum."  May  27.  Bro.  Hutch- 
cioft,  W.D.Ch.  of  EastYorks,  vLsited  and  addressed  the 
Lodge,  and  presented  greetings  from  the  j  Union  Lodge, 
Hull,  which  were  cordially  acknowledged  and  reciproca- 
ted. Bro.  and  Sister  Nightingale,  of  Golden  Stream 
Lodge,  London,  presented  c.c.'s  and  v.ero  admitted 
members.  Bro.  Nightingale  made  a  few  chosen  remarks 
Discussion  on  fourfold  pledge  was  opened  by  Bro. 
Green   W.C.T,,  and  vigorously  sustained. 

RlinjiOND,  Sirukv.— "Star  of  Richmond  Hill." 
May  24.  Boll  Call.  Bros.  Hemman,  Newens,  Jolly, 
Jfill,  and  Sisters  Millican  and  Newens  were  appointed 
captains  to  visit  absentees.— May  31.  Uenoct  of  Visiting 
Committees  and  report  of  Sub-District  Committee.  A 
jommittee  was  formed  to  carry  out  programme  success- 
fully. Bro  Pines,  of  Kew  Lodge,  has  kindly  consented 
to  take  any  of  our  Lodge  and  neighbouring  Lodges  to  the 
Orphanage  at  Sunbury  on  Whit  Monday  in  a  waggonette, 
the  proceeds  of  which  will  be  given  to  the  Orphanage. 

GuiuiTOKU.-"  Guildford.''^  May  2,S.  Report  of 
D.L.  Reps.  Part-song,  Sisters  Lamacraft,  i  oung. 
Perry  and  Hitchcock,  Bros.  Smith  and  Matthias ;  songs, 
Bros.  Walter,  Matthews  and  Wiggins;  pianoforte 
selection,  Sister  Veutham ;  recitations,  Bros.  Quelch  and 
Powell  ;  readings,  Bro.  Peters.  Four  admitted  on  c.c, 
and  two  restored.  ,        „         „  c    , 

Guil-Ui'OBD.— "Rescue."  May  2i).  Songs,  Sisters 
West  Gibbons,  S.  H.  Parker,  Badcock,  Bros.  Smith 
and  Parker;  recitations.  Sisters  Kirby  and  Gargan, 
Bros.  (Jueloh,  Tunnell,  E.  S.  Powell;  readings,  Bros. 
he  Keax,  Wills,  and  Chewter  ;  address  by  Bro.  Powell, 

li^LL.- "  Paragon."  May  lf<.  New  ofKcers  to  pro- 
vide, who  gave  a  good  entertainment;  good  ijttendance. 
Twenty  Watchwohds  sold  weekly. 


veral  inti- 


Spkxnvmook.— "  Triumph  of  Hope."  May  10.  One 
admitted  on  c.c;  "  L.U.  responsible,"  songs  were  contri- 
buted by  Bro.  H.  H.  Syme,  W.C.T.;  a  recitation  by  Bro. 
Dodshon,  W.Sec,  and  readings  by  Bros.  J.  Ayton, 
Witherington,  and  Dodshon.— May  26.  Two  initiated  ; 
programme,  "  Who  shall  be  W.C.T.  ?"  much  enjoyed  : 
good  attendance. 

ExEiEB.— "Matthew,  the  Miller."  May  27.  Arrange- 
ments made  for  coffee  supper.  Resolution  passed  for  the 
Digest  of  the  District,  "That  the  Subiirdinate  Lodge  have 
unrestricted  power  to  fix  their  own  iuitiatiori  fees."  Bro. 
J.  Davey  very  kindly  gave  the  Lodge  anew  set  of  rituals, 
for  which  ho  was  heartily  thanked.  One  initiated,  and 
one  admitted  on  c.c. 

SiocKTON.— "Castle  and  Anchor."  May  27.  Devo- 
tional night,  conduetod  by  Bro.  C.  Metcalf,  who,  m  an 
interesting  address,  dwelt  on  tlio  loss  the  Lodgo  hod 
sustained  by  the  death  of  Bro.  A.  Furness,  a  most  active 
member  and  an  earnest  worker  for  the  Temperance  move- 
ment in  the  town.  A  vote  of  condolence  was  ordtred  to 
be  sent  to  the  relatives  of  the  deceased  brother,  txprees- 
lug  the  deep  sorrow  of  the  Lodge  at  the  sad  event.  Good 
attendance. 

Manchkstek.—"  Good  Samaritan."  May  18.  Enjoy- 
able entertainment  by  the  new  officers  ;  two  recitations 
by  Bro.  E.  K-  George.— May  2."i.  Postman's  and  Horal 
night  :  splendid  display  of  flowers  almost  everyone  pro- 
viding a  bouquet  which  were  presented  the  following  morn- 
ing to  the  Manchester  Royal  Infirmary.  Prose  letters 
were  read  by  Bros.  J.  K.  Cowen, from  the  Rev.  G.  R.  D. 
Austin,  James  Yarwood,  of  Birmingham,  E.  J.  Cowan 
and  .Sister  Lord,  also  poetical  contributions  from  Bro. 
Handley,  Sister  Kightley,  D.V.T.,  and  Bro.  Stanton; 
Sister  Marr  sang.  The  following  visitors  were  present 
and  addressed  the  Lodge  :  Bro.  John  Edwards,  G.W.Co., 
Bro.  Ktacey  Watson,  of  Great  Yarmouth,  and  Sister 
Kinhtley,  b.V.T.;  one  received  on  cc 

York.— "Alba  Rosa."  May  2G.  A  debate  on 
"Character  Dress  and  Kissing  Games."  Spent  a  most 
enjoyable  evening,  after  which  a  vote  was  declared 
unanimous  against  kissing  games ;  but  in  favour  of 
character  dress  provided  it  be  used  in  Temperance 
sketches  only. 

Keiohi.ev.  —  "Reformation."  May  27.  Two  proposed 
and  elected,  G. W.C.T.  quarterly  circular  and  report  of 
G.L.  meeting  were  read.  Br  j.  A.  Barnes,  S.J.T.  read  a 
paper  on  tobacco. 

West  Cowes.— "  West  Medina."  May  13.  Officers 
entertained.- May  20.  Open  session.  Service  of  song, 
entitled  "  Nelly's  Dark  Days,"  rendered  by  the  juveniles 
under  the  direction  of  Sister  M.  Rowe,  W.Y.T.  Rev. 
H.  W.  riorance  presided.— May  27.  Visit  of  Ryde 
Lodge.  Splendid  session.  Songs  by  Sisters  Harris  and 
Osmond,  and  Bro.  Love;  duets  by  Sister  Harris,  Bros. 
Fry  and  Jupe  ;  readings  by  Sister  Wadding,  Bros.  Keet 
and  Comden  ;  recitations  by  Sisters  Morris  and  Nicholls, 
and  Bro.  Vaughan  ;'piano  solo  by  Bro.F.  W.  Cherington  ; 
selections  on  the  Jew's  harp  by  Bro.  Wadding.  A  stir- 
ring speech  by  Bro.  Ellery,  W.C.T.  Refreshments  pro- 
vided. 

Warrington.-"  Wesley."  May  9.  A  very  good 
session  ;  W.S.  reported  41  members,  being  an  increase 
ot  two.  Bro.  Grove  elected  W.C.T.,  Sister  Sheath 
W.V.T.;  officers  installed  by  Bro.  Sheath,  L.D.  Report 
of  entertainment,  March  22,  shewed  a  balance  of  lis.- 
May  10.  Appointment  of  Lodge  committees  and  other 
business  ;  a  very  pleasant  evening  was  spent. — May  24. 
L.D.  read  cu:culars  from  G. W.C.T.  and  D.L.,  which 
were  well  debated.  One  proposed  for  membership  ;  Bro. 
Grove  and  Sister  Sheath  entertained  the  Lodge. 

Chesikrfielu.— "Unity."  May  2G.  Visit  from  the 
Life  Boat  Lodge,  Brampton,  who  entertained  in  a  most 
able  manner.  A  very  pleasant  evening  was  spent;  room 
crowded. 

Liverpool.— "Zion."  May  27.  A  social  tea  meeting  ; 
some  00  members  and  friends  sat  down  to  tea,  and  after 
the  tables  had  been  cleared  a  meeting  was  held  under  the 
presidency  of  Bio.  M.  Jones,  L.D.  ;  songs,  &c;,  were 
effectively  rendered  by  Sister  Sedgewick  and  others. 
During  the  evening  Bro.  Hetherington  (on  behalf  of  the 
members)  presented  Bro.  M.  Jones  with  a  D.L,  regalia 
as  a  mark  of  esteem  and  for  the  length  of  time  he  has  been 
L.D.  (over  13  years),  and  also  for  the  honour  which  had 
been  conferred  upon  Bro.  Jones  in  electing  him  W.D.S. 
Bros.  Oliver,  D.M.,  and  Pickersgill,  D.E.S.,  were  also 
present  and  addressed  the  members  and  friends  present, 
and  bore  testimony  to  the  untiring  energy  of  Bro.  Jones 
in  the  cause  of  Good  Teraplary. 

Chester."  Cestrian."  May  11.  Election  of  officers. 
W  C  T.,  Bro.  David.son,  W.D.A.S.;  W.V.T.,  Sister 
Davies  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  J.  Pentland.  Installed  by  Bro. 
Davies,  D.C.T.— May  18.  Auction  night ;  realised  about 
lOs.  towards  harmonium  fund  ;  a  very  pleasant  meeting. 
—May  2.5.  Bro.  Davies,  D.C.T.,  gave  his  popular 
lecture  on  "John  B.  Cough,  His  Life  and  Character," 
which  was  mosL  intere=iting  and  profitable. 

Sittinobourne.  —  "Father  Matliew."  May  4. 
Election  of  officers  :  Bro.  W.  Webster  was  re-elected 
W.C.T. ;  Sister  E.  Monk,  W.V.T.  ;  and  Bro.  Godden, 
W.S.— May  11.  Visit  from  about  30  members  of  Garden 
of  Kent  Lodge,  Rainham,  who  rendered  an  admiraljle 
programme,  the  singing  of  the  choir  in  connection  with 
the  visiting  Lodge  being  especially  enjoyed.— May  18.  A 
good  audience  assembled  tn  hear  the  service  of  song, 
entitled  "  The  Little  Captain,"  which  was  given  by  the 
members  of  the  Lodge,  under  the  direction  of  Bro.  G. 
Goodwin,  when  the  connective  reading?  were  rendered 
by  Bro.  Rev.  John  Doubleday.  Proceeds  to  Regalia 
Fund.— May  25.  "  Grumbling  night :  those  who  take 
offence  to  he  fined  2d."  was  the  programme. 

Nottingham.— "George  Gill."  May  20.  The  fol- 
lowing motion  was  adopted  unanimously.  "  That  this 
Lodge  cmdemns  the  action  of  Grand  Lodge  in  prohibiting 
kissing  games  in  connection  with  the  Order,  and  in  re- 
affirming the  bye-laws  prohibiting  character  dress  per- 
formances." 

Bkampton.— "  Lifeboat."  Five  members  initiated. 
Visit  by  Bro.  Hills,  of  Bolsover,  who  gave  a  very 
cheering  address  on  the  work  of  the  Lifeboat  and  Good 


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strong.  ^      .      ... 

Sil  IPLEY.-  "  Laurel  Mount."  '  May  3.     One  initiated, 
and  one  reinstated.    Secretary  reported  decrease  of  two. 
Treasurer  reported    a     substantial    financial     position. 
Election  of  officers,  who  were  installed  by  Bro.  Bolton, 
L  D.— May  10.     General  business   and  surprise  official 
visit  of  D.'V.T.,  Sistei  Hall,  who  .addressed  the  meeting 
(uhich  was  open),accom|.anied  by  Sister  Em3lie,D.p.M. 
Thereafter  Bro.  Knox  read  an  instructive  jiaper  entitled,  l 
"A   trip  to   Belfast."— May  17.     Election  of    standmil 
committees,    and    a    press  correspondent   to  the    local  I 
press  and  the  Watchword. —May  24.  G- W.C.T. 's  ciroo-* 
lar  read,  with   reference   to  last  G.L.  session,  and  sum- , 
mary  of  proceeding  sent  therewith.     Agreed  to  take  upi 
summary  of   proceedings  as  programme  of  the   eveningl 
at   next  meeting.      Bro.    Knox    elected    Home  Mission? 
Fund  collector.    Bro.  Patterson  read    his  i>aper,  entitled  ] 
"  Youthful  Rambles  in  the  Far  West."  l 

HoDUERSHELt).— "New  Hope."    May  10.    Colfecstalll 
well  patronised  ;  readiuus  by  Bro.  Cuthbert ;  a  very  geod  I 
attendance.— Mav  17.     One  initiated  ;  uoug  and   reading) 
by  Sister  Crowthe'r,  and  very  earnest  addresses  from  Bro 
Emms    and    A.    Brook,    and    a   short    paper  by   Brc 
Whiteron.— May  24.     One  initiated  ;  capital  paper  o 
the  "Smoke  Nuisance,"  by  Bro.  Tom  Crossland,  which  I 
gave  rise  to  a  friendly   discussion  by  Sister  Longbottom, 
Bros.Cowgill,  Firth,  Emms,  Boggis  (of  London),  Spence- 
Balmforlh,  Cotton,  McNally,  and  Buckley.     B; 
Boggis,      Loyal     Alexandra      Lodge,      preseu 
greetings  of  his  Lodge  and  gave  a  capital  addn 
good  of  the  Order.    A  very  instructive  and  entertaining  I 
evening  was  spent ;  good  attendance.  j 

Ramsgatk.— "  Snug  Harbour."  May  17.  A  special 
Lodge  session  was  held,  the  object  being  for  the  mem.bers  I 
tosliow  their  esteem  and  loving  regard  lor  their  Lodge] 
Deputy,  Bro.  W.  Whitmore,  by  presenting  him  wi  ' 
very  handsome  Grand  Lodge  regalia.  A  recess 
granted  to  receive  a  deputation,  consisting  of  the  Re 
Leigh-Lye,  B.A.,  and  Captain  P.  S.  Emett,  who  hadj 
interested  themselves,  and  expressed  a  wish  to  be  l 
sent  at  the  ceremony.  Both  gentlemen  expressed  tl 
pleasure  at  being  present,  and  said  a  few  kind  words  on  I 
the  subject  that  had  brought  them  there.  Sister  Hull  I 
then  made  the  presentation.  Bro.  Whitmore  suitably  ] 
returned  thanks.  The  deputation  then  retired.  The  I 
Lodge  then  opened  in  the  Second  Degree,  and  conferred  | 
the  Degree  of  Fidelity  upon  IG  candidates. 

Leicester.-"  United  we  Stand."  Mayo.  Election  I 
of  officers:  Bro.  A.  Arinson,  W.C.T.  (re-elected);  Sister  I 
J.  Atkins,  W.V.T.;  Bro.  Arthur  Bonser,  W.Sec.  (re-  J 
elected).  Coffee  Committee's  report  given  for  half-year,  I 
profit  I'Js.-May  12.  Officers  installed.  The  G.L.  de-1 
cision  re  parlour  games  discussed. — May  111.  D  L.  and  I 
G.W.C.T.'s  circular  read;  Bro.  A.  Bonser  gave  W.Sec.'»| 
report,  shewing  Gl  on  the  books,  an  increase  of  fiv  ' 
average  nightly  attendance  32,  average  officers'  attend-l 
ance  per  night  of  nine.  Very  lengthy  and  detailed  ^ 
report,  and  received  with  best  thanks  ;  devotional  after- 
wards; D.E.Supt,,  W.D.M.,  and  Sub  D.C.T.  present. 

Lewes.— "  Lewes  Castle."  May  27.  Nearly  20' 
members  of  Royal  Sussex  Lodge  visited,  and  provided 
programme  for  public  meeting  for  the  anniversary.  Tea 
at  7  p.m.  ;  public  meeting  at  8.  Bro,  J.  J.  Jones  pre- 
sided. Short  addresses  by  Bro.  S.  Vinall  (of  Lewes), 
Police-Inspector  Dudman  (London),  and  Bro.  L.  Parsons, 
L.D.  Royal  Sussex;  songs  by  Sister  Stone  and  Bro, 
Major ;  recitations  by  Bros.  C.  Ewer  and  T.  J,  H, 
,Iacklin,  and  Mr,  Coleman  ;  reading  by  Sister  Jones.  A 
most  enjoyable  evening  was  spent. 

Brighton.— "Royal  Sussex."  May  31.  Sister  Jones 
provided  iilenty  of  refreshments  of  various  sorts,  and 
arranged  the  following  programme :  Reading,  Bro. 
Jones  ;  songs.  Sister  Stone  and  Sister  Carter  (of  Hor- 
sham) ;  recitation,  Bro.  T.  H.  Jacklin  ;  addresses  by 
Bros.  Carter  (of  Horsham),  Cooper,  and  Fellingham ; 
also  a  short  address  i-ead  by  Bro.  Stone,  jun.,  testifying 
to  the  good  that  Bro.  and  Sister  Jones  had  done  ;  he  con- 


Mth  a  h: 


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May  SI.  D.L.  Reps.  , 
Visit  from  Bro.  David  J 
Pleasant 


eluded  by  presenting  Sister  J 
quet.     Over  100  present. 

Manchester.  —  "  Pioneer." 
report ;  milk  and  buns  served 
Gavin,  newly-elected  D.S.J.T 

GiLLlNGHASi,  Kknt. — "  Medway."  May  31.  <,iuestion 
box.  Several  questions  were  submitted  and  answered, 
the  nature  of  the  questions  proved  that  the  Lodge  con- 
tains some  earnest  members. 

Manchester,—"  Hewitt's  Harbour  of  Refuge."     May 
31.    Pound  night;   one    initiated;    Bro.   David  Gavin,! 
D.S.J.T.,  received  on  a.c.     Songs,  recitations,  &c.  ;  very' 
agreeable  evening. 

Chesterfield. —  "Unity."  May  2r..  Officered  and 
entertained  by  the  Brampton  Lifeboat  Lodge  ;  speech  by 
Bro.  Gill  on  "F'amilies  Supplied,"  Bro.  J.  Cooper, 
D.S..T.T.,  also  gave  an  address  ;  pleasant  evening  spent ;' 
Bro.  J.  Cox,  W.C.T.,  of  Lifeboat  Lodge,  presided. 

Northampton.— "  Pioneer."     May  22.    There 

large  gathering  of  members  of  this  and  other  Lodges,  aj 
surprise  having  been  announced.  The  "  surprise  **  was 
an  agreeable  one,  taking  the  form  of  a  present  of  a  very 
handsome  set  of  officers'  regalia  from  the  members  of  the 
Refreshment  Committee  (Sisters  Baker,  Gandy  and 
Robinson).  The  reg.alm  cost  between  £{i  and  £7,  and  thBJ 
money  has  been  nearly  all  raised  by  the  profits  on  teas^ 
and  on  the  sale  of  refreshments  during  the  past  yeitr. 
Sister  Mrs.  Baker,  a  veteran  worker,  made  the  presenta- 
tion, and  all  the  officers  responded,  from  the  W.C.T. 
(Bro.  W.  W.  Hadley)  to  the  Guard  (Bro.  W.  Tilley). 
Songs  and  a  recitation  made  up  a  very  pleasant  evening, 
and  before  closing  a  very  cordial  vote  of  thanks  was 
passed  to  the  Refreshment  Committee  for  their  acceptable 
present.  The  old  regalia  had  been  in  use  for  nearly  IG 
years. 

IEEL.A,ND. 

Belfast, — "  Victoria."    May  24.    Splendid  meeting, 

largely  attended.    Visit  from  Jatnes  Caithness  Lodge. 

Good     programme    by   vieitors.      Readings   by    Bros 


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3  by  Sisters  ItcCIuer,   Gr 


Havcron  and  Millar  • 
Gordon,  kc. 

T.^™'l''''-~r"5"''^^™'='>-"  ^J^^y-'3.  Visit  from  Bible 
I'raperanoe  Lodge.  Hicellent  programme  of  re.adin"s 
solos,  &o.  Declared  by  all  tohavebXn  one  of  the  mo'si 

Bei.fa.st.—"  .James   Caithnesj."      JI.iv   -'0       Soecii 
SrJ.!,i?;H  "i""-?''  ^"W^''^  ■=<>"'P''«tion'^fo"rtwo   pri.^, 

?wi  'i?^-  PVT"'  J»™«'  Caithness  Lodge;  Bro. 
Ixordon,  Victoria  Lodge. 

B,w.r,TMAc.vRnBTT.— "J.  B.  Gough."    Thi^new  Lod^e 

wae  instituted   on  Miy  2S,  at   47     S.,I>,.rv--stroet     the 

?-.  i^;..  ^'""■.  ^'^"''idates  having  been  initiated  and 
nffi.«,  received   on  associate  card,   the    following 

th.tL"T""^'"™™^'7<^'^='^''^'"'<'uly  installed  for 
th8prwentr|narter:-W,(J.T..  Bro.  A.  Ellis;  WV.T. 
Sister  F.  M.  Bovd  ;  W.Ssc,  Sister  Mrs.  Ellis  ;  W.F  S 
Tli;„  Tn^-?^;;.?'"-  Shippobotham;  W  M.,  Bro 
Jelhe  ;  L.D.  and  W.C,  Bro.  Craig.  Bro.  Ellis  having 
fl^L"  't'  lr^°]»  'appropriate  to  the  occasion,  the 
ijoage  was  shortly  afterwards  closed  in  the  usual  way. 

XAVAL. 
Old  BROMPTO!(.-"Red.  White,  and  Blue."  May  2n, 
Tea  and  public  meeting.  The  members  of  the  Harvest 
Home  Lodge,  Gravesend,  drove  over  in  brakes,  and,|after 
?.»V^.  ,T'  '"i,";^  Lodge-room,  starte.!  in  procession  with 
regalia  through  the  principal  streets,  and  marched  on  to 
nnH.T\"'i*5'  broke  off,  some  choosing  to  sit 
under  the  trees,  and  others  indulging  in  various  pastimes. 
un  reassembling  they  again  marched  back  to  the  Lodge- 
room,  where  a  sulistantial  tea  awaited  them.  After  tea  a 
public  meeting  was  held,  the  room  being  crowded,  when 
addresses  were  given  by  Bros.  Batt  and  Goodwin  ;  son"l 
B.1',1?"t,^'?'1'''  '^^"Wridge,  Almond,  Bros.  PrincJ, 
Kaphael,  lletcher.  Truelove,  Farrer,  Banting,  Smith 
recitations  by  Bros.  Page  and  Andrews. 


Durham  County  Sunday  Closing  Bill,  Bros.  Best 
Gilvray,  _  Harrison,  Teasdale,  Coates,  Thomas,  Bluatt, 
bcott  and  Longley  taking  part  in  the  discussion.  : 

SHEjFiELn.— On  May  24  an  aggregate  meeting  of  the 
12  Lodges  in  the  East  of  Sheffield  ivas  held  in  the  Pride 
of  Grimsthorpe  Lodge-room,  which  was  verv  largely  at- 
^^i-  °^"  ^'^  ''^'"'  nresent.  Pro.  W.  Graville, 
VV.D.M  presided,  and  was  supported  by  Bro.  Rev.  H. 
J-  Boyd,  D.C.T.,  and  Sister  H.^mpshire,  D.S..T.T.  of 
Kotherham.  A  very  appropriate  and  enjoyable  pro- 
grarnme  of  entertainment  was  rendered  bv  the  following 
hr.thers  and  .-isters  :  Bros.  Moxon  and  Worth  ;  Sisters 
Binks,  Birch,  and  Hirst,  interspersed  with  a  tellino- 
address  on  "  Juvenile  Templary  "  by  Sister  Hampshire" 
an  able  and  practical  p,-iper  on  the  "Good  of  the 
Order."  by  Bro.  .1.  Parker ;  and  addresses  bv  Bro. 
Rev.  H.  .7.  Boyd,  D.C.T.,  and  Bro.  Graville,  W  D.M 
Great  credit  is  due  to  the  Pride  of  Grimesthorpe 
Lodge  and  the  Committee  of  Arrangements  for  the  excel- 
lence of  the  programme  and  beautiful  apiiearance  of  the 
room,  which  was  tastefully  adorned  with  plants  and 
tlowers,  which,  with  the  Lodge  furniture  and  the  various 
regalia,  made  it  look  as  Sister  Hampshire  said,  "  like  a 
glimpse  of  Grand  Lodge."  Our  correspondent  observes  ■ 
As  the  prayerful  words  of  our  closing  ode  rang  through 
the  room,  we  all  felt  profited  by  our  gathering  together, 
and  an  earnest  desire  was  expressed  for  more  of  such 
meetings.  A  choice  refreshment  table,  presided  over  by 
Sisters  Knypers  and  Day,addedlargely  to  the  enjoyment, 
.as  also  the  musical  accompaniment  of  Sisters  Banks  and 
Birch  on  the  pianoforte. 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

E.  AND  M.  SCKEEY.— On  May  29,  at  the  Stock- 
well  Hope  Lodge,  Stockwell  Green,  S.W.,  a 
meeting,  which  was  attended  by  representatives 
from  the  Lodges  in  the  neighbourhood,  was  held  to 
discuss  plans  for  the  extension  of  the  Order  in  that 
locality  and  the  strengthening  of  weak  Lodges 
Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  presided,  and  there 
were  also  present :  Bro.  R.  Hyde,  D.E.S.,  and 
Bro.  F.  W.  Lewis,  W.D.Ch.  After  some  discussion 
a  "union  "  or  "federation"  was  formed,  and  in 
connection  therewith  a  debating  class  and  a  choral 
society  were  to  be  conducted.  It  is  tlio  purpose  of 
the  Lnion  to  provide  entertainments  of  a  high 
class  for  the  Lodges  affiliated,  and  at  such 
entertainments  the  public  are  to  be  admitted 


MILITARY. 
WlNOHESTItn.  —  "Garrison  Safeguard."  May  2") 
t-apital  session.  Bro.  Sergeant  Checkley,  W.C  T  pre- 
^l^'ng-  Two  initiated  ;  one  brother  admitted  once. 
Br^i.  Moody  read  several  encouraging  letters  froni 
pw  ^'t'"  Fi'^J'^-  ^4;?'*'  °'"1  Ireland,  also  from  the 
rViy*^-,^- ,?"?■''?•  ^^'  Lodge  was  officered  by  the 
Itchen  Valley  Lodge,  and  a  very  select  programme  was 
gone  through. 

JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

Hacknev.— "  Hackney    Mii 
bee.— May  18.  Seven  new  moir 

thehrothersentertained.— Mails'  Flower  ijiirht    Goo'd  I  V"V •——■--—- i^"""..<"o    ^^  ue  aumuieu.      it 

attendance.  Songs,  recitatioL!  Ac!,  The  flowers  be°ng  '  a-T''  """  '""^'^  will  attend  this  laudable 
distributed.  i  enort. 

sO^^X^rt^fnt^r^tl^^'-lelion  'tte:  n^^' memtfe?,  r.  nT"  ^^—O"  May  29,  Bro.  T.  H.  Hamley, 
were  initiated,  four  awaiting  initiation.  There  w,as  an  ■'J-'^-T-,  supported  by  Bro.  Cann,  P.D.C.T.,  Bro. 
attendance  of  nearly  .",0  members,  who  listened  very  Griffin,  W.D.Co.,  Bro.  Osmond,  D  S  .J  T  Sister 
t:^^:!l^^Jlr^ru^^^^^^,  ThisTemp,?  Symons,  W.D.V.T.,  Bro.  Johlison  W^-.C^;: 
CHK1..SKA.-;'' Chelsea."    May  28.    Visit  of  Bro,  T.    C.  ,  ^''°-       Mardon,       W.D.Sent.,      Bro.       Richards 

fivesistersinawritingcompetitionontheprevioussession  T  J  ;  fu  V.  ,  --t  ^"''  """'"•  0P^"ed  a  new 
hrst  to  Sister  Loney,  second  to  Sister  Blizzard  third  to  I  ''°°geat  the  Gordon  Institute,  St.  Aubyn-street, 
Sister  Goodyear^  fo-jrth  to  Sister  A.  Barton,  fifth  to  Devonport.  The  Lodge  is  to  be  called  the  Gordon 
.■5iater  M.   A.  Barton;    songs   and   recitations  by   the  :  Memorial,  and  Bro.   the    Eev.    Canon  Moore  was 

.■..^. . ..     „      „  j^  g  j',j,n  I  Private  Branscombe,  Medical  Staff,  \V.  V.  T.  •  Bro 

'  Private  J.  G.  McLean,  Medical  Staff,   W.S.      Bro. 

May    31.  I  McLean  w,as  elected   Rep.   to  District  Lodge,  and 
ly-eleoted  |  Bro.       the      Rev.        Canon       Moore       .ilternate. 


.  nbers  gave  a 

Lodge,  which  was  well  attended 
'  presided  and  read  the  consecutive  readings 
Manchf-stkr— "Pride     of     Pendleton. 

Small    attendance.       Official    visit    from    : 

p.S..LT.,  Bro.  David  Gavin,    who  gave  short 

l.ro.  and  Sister  O'Neill  are  the  S..J.T.  and  A.S..J  T 
Winchester.— "Hope  of  the  Future."    May  21.'  One 

initiated,  making  the  total  of  fiO  juveniles  in  ons  month. 

Addresses  by  Bro.  Hooper,    Superintendent,  and   Bros. 

Cbeckley  and   Moody.    Several    prizes  were  given   for 

Temperance  recitations. 


SUB-DISTRICTS,  CONVENTIONS,  &r. 
Keiuhi.ev.- Convention  held  at  Oakworth  on  M.ay  "<) 
Arranged  to  meet  at  Oakworth  House,  and  visit  the 
grounds  of  Isaac  Holden,  E-q.,  M.P.  for  this  division. 
After  visiting  the  conservatories,  grounds,  &c.,  tea  was 
partaken  of  at  Bro.  Binns'  Tearooms.  In  the  evening  at 
6  o'clock  the  convention  was  commenced.  Reports  of 
Lodges  were  given,  shewing  an  increase  in  the 
number  of  adult  members,  but  a  slight  decrease  in 
the  juvenile  members  of  .  the  Convention  District 
An  instructive  address  was  given  by  Bro.  F.  Bolton  (of 
Shipley)  P.D.S.J.T.,  on  the  "Power  and  Influence  of 
Woman.  After  brief  remarks  had  been  made  by  the 
members  present  a  heart\'  vote  cf  thanks  was  given  Bro 
Bolton  for  his  address.  "It  was  decided  to  hold  the  next 
convention  at  Keighley,  and  also  to  ask  Sister  Walshaw 
P.G.S.J.T.,  to  visit  and  address  the  meeting.  Sister 
Entnistle,  of  Manchester,  presided. 

Si-NDERLAXi).— The  usual  fortnightly  session  of  tli 
Sub-District  Conference  was  held  on  May  2:1,  at  th 
Station  Cotfee  Tavern,  Station-street.  IThe  conference 
wasopened  at  7  p.m.,  Bro.  Wardropper,  P.D.C.T.,  pre- 
siding. Fifteen  Lodges  and  five  Juvenile  Temples  were 
represented.  A  large  number  nf  visitors  were  also 
present  fnmi  Gateshead,  South  Shields.  West  Rainton, 
4c.  Arrangements  were  made  for  the  United  Temper- 
ance Demonstration  on  Whit  Monday.  Bros.  Harrison 
and  Wardropper  were  elected  to  represent  the  Order  on 
the  United  Temperance  Council  for  the  ensuing  year. 
|It  was  also  resolved  to  hold  a  Temperance  camp  meeting 
on  Tunstall  Hills  on  a  Sunday  afternoon  in  July.  A  very 
?ood   and   interesting  debate   then    took  place  on  the  j 


After  the  institution  earnest  addresses  were 
given  by  Bros.  Hamley,  D.C.T.  ;  Cann,  P.D.C  T  • 
Richards,  P. W.D.Co.,  and  Griffin,  W.D.Co.,  and 
Bro.  the  Rev.  Canon  Moore  on  behalf  of  the  new 
Lodge,  said  it  gave  them  great  pleasure  to  welcome 
D.L.  ofBcers,  and  past  D.L.  officers  of  South 
Devon  to  their  Lodge.     It  also  gave  them  pleasure 

long  to  such  an  earnest  District.     Great  praise 

IS  due  to  Bro.  the  Rev.  Canon  Moore,  and  Bro 
McLean,  V.D.,  of  the  Military  Sub-District  of 
South  Devon,  for  thoir  earnest  and  untiring  energy 
in  getting  this  Lodge  instituted  as  a  garrison 
Lodge,  where  our  military  brothers  and  their  wives 
will  always  find  a  home  when  they  come  to  the 
Three  Towns. 

Howuen-Lk-Weah.— In  connection  withHopeof 
Howden  Lodge,  Bro.  Wrathall,  Homo  Mission 
Agent,  has  been  holding  a  week  of  special  mission 
services  at  this  pl.ace.  On  Sunday,  May  Hi,  Bro. 
Wrathall  preached  in  the  Primitive  Chapel  in  the 
afternoon,  and  in  the  Wesleyan  Chapel  in  the 
evening.  On  Monday,  Tuesday,  Friday,  and  Satur- 
day he  spoke  in'tho  British  Workmans'  Hal],and  on 
Thursday  night  in  the  Wesleyan  Chapel,  with 
the  Rev.  S.  Adcock  in  the  oliair.  On  Wednesday 
night  a  meeting  was  held  in  the  .adjoining  villaoe 
of  North  Beechbuin,  where  the  vicar  of  Hunwick 
presided,  in  the  Wesleyan  Chapel.  Tlie  mission 
has  been  a  most  successful  one,  finishino-  up  on 
Sunday  night  with  a  general  Gospel  service  in  the 
Bntish  Workman's  Hall,  when  the  members  of  the 
different  congregations  attended,  after  the  services 
m  the  various  places  of  worship  were  oyer.  I 


A  HARD  NUT  TO  CRACK. 

i,From  the  nraeUturn  Ti:ms.) 
The  following  interesting  particulars   concerning  an 
astonishing  experience  recently  met  with  by  a  resident  of 
Blackburn  have  just  been  brought  to  light.     We  may  say 
that  the  tacts  as  given  have  been  carefully  investigated 
by  the  well-known  chemists,   Messrs.  J.  M.  Jackson  and 
Co.,  of  Xo.  11,  Top  of  Penny-street,  who  ^■ouch  for  the 
entire  truthfulness  of  every  word  that  is  here  stated.     As 
nt  is  of  decided  public  interest,  inasmuch  as  it 
relates  to  a  discovery  about  which  considerable  is  now 
appearing    in    the    newspaper.*,    permission    has    been 
»btained    to    i>Iace    all    the    circumstances    before    our 
readers.    Mr.  Jackson,  who  made  these  investigations  to 
satisfy  his  own  mind,  veryaptly  remaiked  toarepresenta- 
of  this  paper,   that  the  astonishing  results  which, 
to  his  own  personal  knowledge,  had  been  achieved  by 
the  agfncv   in   question,    bordered    so    closely   on    the 
iraculuus  as  to   present  to  scientist.s  and  sceptics  "rt 
ird  nut  to  crnck."    The  facts  in  the  case  are  these  :— 
AVdliam  Henry  Holden,  residing  at  20,  Whalley  Old- 
road,  Blackbuin,  has  ever  since  1S72,  at  frequent  inter- 
vals, been  subjected  to  indescribable  suffering,  owing  to 
terrible  attacks  of  intense  pain  and  swelling  in  his  feet. 
IS  agony  at  such  times  almost  drove  him  frantic.    As 
natural  to  suppose,  everything  that  was  recommended 
for  the  ailment,  which  was  of  an  acute  rheumatic  nature, 
was  used,  but  either  owing  to  the  stubbornness  of  the  com- 
plaint or  other  causes,  all  the  remedies  applied  proved 
futile.     A  few  weeks  ago  Mr.  Holden,  hearing  how  the 
life  of  Mr.  William  Buchanan,  ..ne  of  theCnnard  Steam- 
ship Company's  engineers,  had  been  recently  saved  by 
St.   Jacobs    Oil,    aftar    he  had  been  given   up  by  the 
Lu-erpool  doctors  to  die,  and  had  been  at  times  deprived 
of  his  reason  by  suffering,  resolved  to  induce  his  son  to 
tiT,this  Oil,  and  procured  a  bottle  from   Jackson  and 
Co.  s  drug  store.   To  his  utter  amazement  and  that  of  all 
the  members  of    his  family,  the  excruciating  pain  and 
terrible  swelling  left  after  only  a  few  applications  of  the 
reBiedy  had  been  made,  and  the  young  man  is  now  free 
from  his  sufferings.     ' '  The  change  brought  about  by  this 
bottle  of  St.  .Jacobs  Oil  is  simply  wonderful,"  remarked 
Mr.  Holden,  and   "  I  gladly  say  tlat  it  has  done  more 
for  my  son  in  a  single  minute  than  all  the  remedies  we 
had  used  before  that  time  had  accomplished  in  14  years. 
This  m.ay  seem  like  a  broad  statement,  but  it  is  the  plain 
simple  truth,  and  I  gladly  give  my  consent  to  the  publi- 
cation of  our  experience  with  this  wonderful  remedy." 

It  may  be  here  stated  that  leading  new.spapers  of  Man- 
chester and  Liverpool  have  recently  reported  similar 
remarkable  cures.  Among  these  is  that  of  Mr.  John 
ietlow,  a  well-known  resident  of  Oldham,  who  had  long 
been  so  seriously  aflflicted  with  rheumatism  that  he  was 
unable  to  walk.  He  was  bent  with  agony.  A  single 
bottle  of  St.  Jacobs  Oil  effected  such  a  marvellous  chanse 
that  he  IS  not  only  free  from  pain,  but,  although  liO 
years  of  age,  he  can  walk  as  well  as  ever.  So  delighted 
was  he  with  his  relief  thathe  personally  sent  a  testimonial 
to  the  Great  Britain  Branch  of  the  proprietors.  The 
Charles  A.  Voegler  and  Co ,  4.5,  Farringdon-road, 
ij^ondon,  with  full  permission  to  have  such  use  made 
therexif  as  they  wished.  The  case  r,f  Mrs.  Ann  Watson, 
ot  tipper  Pitt-street,  Liverpool,  is  another  instance  of 
the  incalculable  value  of  this  marvel  of  healing.  The 
lady  wTites  that  she  had  been  entirely  deprived  of  the 
of  her  feet  owing  to  rheumatic  troubles  of  long  stand- 
Ihysicians  could  do  nothing  for  her,  and  all 
---Jicines  which  she  used  were  without  avail.  St 
Jacobs  Oil  was  finally  used  with  the  same  astonishing 
result  as  in  the  instances  above  reported.  She  can  walk 
as  well  as  ever,  and  is  in  perfect  health. 

J<  acts  like  the  foregoing  speak  for  themselves.  And  it 
must  bo  admitted  by  all.  that  so  valuable  a  discovery  as 
that  herein  referred  to  deserves  to  be  made  known  every- 
where and  by  every  means. 

A  LUCKY  INVESTMENT. 

Mrs.   Mary    Ann    Halls,     of  Wardley,  Uppingham, 

Rutland  County,  was  crippled    with   rheumatism.     She 

suffered  agony  over  eighteen  years.     Her  feet  and   hands 

™l'w  ^  ►"'■"f,'^-  T^*""  7"'  "'PP'^-^  ""t'  helpless.  She 
could  nob  walk.  Her  doctor  said  she  was  incurable. 
I  l„  "'',''„  ™'"'J'  '"""^d  different  remedies.  One 
bottle  of  St.  Jacobs  Oil  removed  all  pain  and  swell- 
ing. It  brought  her  hands  and  feet  back  to  their  n.atural 
shape.     It  cured  her  as  if  by  nia"ic. 


_  A  LUCKY  INVESTMENT. 

l^^f""'""  ^'"'r-  ,M''rriages.s<|U.are,  Chelmsford,  Eng- 
land, was  for  twelve  months  disabled  and  completely 
«ripi,led  with  a  pamful  affliction  of  his  ankles.  Skilful 
physicians  did  him  no  good.  London  hospitals  declared 
tan  incurable.  He  endured  the  most  agonising  sufferings. 
When  almost  in  despair  he  used  St.  Jacob's  Oil,  which 
curea  mm.     His  recovery  is  pronounced  almost  miracu- 

ius.     If  you  doubt  this,  write  to  him. 

A  LUCKY  INVESTMENT. 

All  who  have  used  St.  Jacobs  Oil  6.-iy  that  they  indeed 
made    a   lucky    investment.      This   wonderful   remedy 

thZJl!  1?''^  "Vi  \'"'  '"''■'  '''^"^  '""K'"-  When  every 
thing  else  ha,  faded  it  cures.  It  i,  the  only  absolute 
erne  for  rneumatism,  neuralgia,  gout,  toothache,  head- 
ache, burns,  scalds,  and  bruises.  It  i,  sold  by  chemists 
T^fd^r^l''  ">™rt"'  'li"  United  KingdoS^at  Is  S 
?-om^,^'  ^  P™' 2s  ,»d.  Directions  in  eleven  languages 
TJ^^L  "'^  ^l"'*-,  ^''"'^  '"""<■  "f  the  genuine  has 
wraonS  thl T"  ' "  'm°  ^l'"''  °^""'  '"'*"''  ""d  bears  on  the 
VnJSr  n  '»<=-='""'«  of  our  signature. -The  Charles  A. 
m-ietir  p^^P."",?'-  °  B''l«n'ore,  U.S.A.,  Sole  Pro- 
London  "         '"'^-    *■'•    !•'«"  "Bdon-road, 


IHE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


JnNE  7,  1886. 


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We  would  impress  upon  Advertisers  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columns.  Tha  extensive  ciiculathionof  the 
Watchword— the  Official  Orpan  of  the  Grand  Lodf,'e— 
should  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
catinfT  matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  genera,lly.  The  most  prominent  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  totheannoum  ?ments  of  Anniversaries 
Annual  or  Public  Mef-tings,  Lectures, 
Bezaars&c,    at  the  following  rates  : 

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of        1  Three      „  „  ...        :^s    0. 

pace     (  Four  and  beyond 23.  6'    , 

Inchiding    a    reference    to    the    Event    in    the  "  Forthcummg 
Events  "   colunm. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  imder  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING     EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach   us   as  IVews.     We   can 
only   publish  thpm   however,   as  Advertisements,    giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  vi:.  : 
SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  "WORDS. 

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A  nti- Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Ctiocolate  Powder, 

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QUALITY. 

With  tho  Esces}  of  Fat  Extracted. 

The  Facility  pronounce     it    "The  most  nutritious,  perfectly 

digestible  Beverii^e  for  Breakfast,  Lhscheox.  or  Supper,  and 

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palates,  keeps  for  years  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
strength  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  &c.,  and  in  re.ality  cheaper  than  such  Mixtures. 

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luindred  thousand  pounds,  of  which  the  largest 
item,  over  three  hundred  thousand  pounds,  is 
to  go  to  life  policies  in  the  Temperance  section. 

The  chief  interest  we  have  in  reviewing  this 
ri'port,  as  we  do  from  year  to  year,  lies  in 
the  notable  teaching  of  the  figures  of  this  Tem- 
perance section.  The  old  actuarial  calculations 
as  to  when  people  ought  to  die  are  rudely  dis- 
turbed by  this  Temperance  section.  Take  the 
last  five  years  for  example.  According  to 
actuarial  estimate  1,179  members  ought  to  have 
died,  but  only  8.3.5  of  these  actually  passed 
away,  so  that  .i-ti  persons  lived  and  paid  in 
tlieir  money  beyond  the  anticipated  number. 
This  means  profit  to  the  society  and  increase 
of  divisible  funds.  Had  the  estimated  deaths 
occurred,  the  money  payments  would  have  been 
£268,272  ;  instead  of  which  the  money  actually 
claimed  was  only  i;lGS,003. 

Tlie  re.-il  advantages  of  total  abstinence,  aa 
contributing  to  longevity,  are,  however,  more 
completely  demonstrated  by  comparison  with 
the  non-abstaining  section,  the  calculations  for 
which  are  made  on  precisely  the  same  prin- 
ciples. In  the  non-abstaining  or  "  general 
te  tion  "  the  deaths  very  nearly  reached  the 
ebtimates,  and  only  a  small  margin  of  money 
remains  unpaid ;  there  were  expected  1,670 
claims  for  £367,214,  and  there  arose  1,530 
actual  claims  for  j£327,100. 

The  financial  position  of  this  office  is  unique. 
With  the  surplus  we  have  already  indicated, 
and  with  over  three  millions  of  well-invested 
funds,  it  oft'ers  security  and  itiducemeuts  to 
insurers,  and  especially  to  Temperance  men, 
which  can  hardly  be  excelled.  The  following 
well-known  and  greatly  respected  gentlemen 
are  upon  the  direction,  viz.,  Messrs.  R.  Warner, 
R.  Barrett,  J.  Bromhall,  J.P.,  W.  S. 
Oaine,  M.P.,  Admiral  Sir  W.  King- 
Hall,  K.C.B.,  J.  T.  Pritchett,  J.  H.  Raper, 
John  Taylor  and  B.  Whitworth ;  and  Mr 
Thomas  Cash  is  the  secretary.  The  success  of 
such  an  office  is  of  immense  service  to  the  Tem- 
perance cause,  and  but  for  the  great  facts  it 
demonstrates,  our  armoury  of  argument  and  de- 
fence would  be  incomplete.  We  wish  the 
.Society  itself  abundant  prosperity,  and  long  life 
to  its  members  in  tlie  Temoerance  section. 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD, 

MONDAY,    JUNE    7,    1886. 


THE  TEMPERANCE  LIFE  OFFICE. 

The  4.5th  general  meeting  of  this  great 
insurance  company,  now  so  familiarly  known  as 
"The  Temperance  Life  Office,"  and  whose 
actual  title  is  "  The  United  Kingdom  Temper- 
ance AND  General  Provident  Institution," 
was  held  in  London  on  the  2oth  ult.,  under  the 
presidency  of  its  fotinder  and  chairman,  Mr. 
Robert  Warner.  The  report,  which  was  moved 
for  adoption  by  the  chairman,  and  seconded 
by  Mr.  13.  Whitworth,  was  eminently 
satisfactory.  It  disclosed  a  surplus  of 
over  a  million  of  money.  A  million 
is  a  large  sum  of  money,  and  when  we  speak  of 
there  being  a  surjjlus  of  a  million,  it  means  not 
simply  that  such  a  sum  is  invested,  but  that, 
after  calculating  upon  the  strictest  rules  the 
present  value  of  all  a.ssels  and  liabilities,  there 
is  an  actual  surplus  of  assets  over  liabilities 
to  the  extent  of  a  million  and  more 
of  pounds.  This  proves  careful  working  and 
profitable  business  ;  and  as  this  surplus  exists  at 
the  end  of  another  fire  years,  when  a  division 
of  profits  takes  place,  the  actuary  (Mr.  Ralph 
P.  Hardy)  has  recommended  for  division 
amongst  the  members   the   sum   of    over    eight 


MURDEROUS    OUTRAGES    IN    THE 
SOUTHERN  STATES  OF  AMERICA. 

It  is  sad  to  have  to  record  that  there  still 
exist  in  the  Southern  ,States  not  only  a  pre- 
judice of  colour  but  legal  disabilities  arising 
from  the  complexion  of  the  skin.  It  seems  hard 
to  believe  this,  but  newspaper  reports  now 
before  us  of  speeches  of  governors  and  senators, 
advocating  equal  rights  in  the  States  Assemblies, 
force  the  deplorable  facts  upon  our  attention. 
And  this,  alas,  is  not  all.  Law,  which  ought  to 
protect  virtue,  is  in  this  case  the  parent  not 
only  of  vice  but  of  crime.  The  cruel,  inhuman 
treatment  of  any  man,  woman,  or  child,  is  a 
vice  of  the  most  hateful  nature.  By  all  God's 
laws  it  is  a  crime,  and  one  that  cannot  go  un- 
punished Any  human  law  which  exalts 
despotism  and  inhumanity  is  sure  to  foster 
crime.  And  so  it  comes  about  that  where 
efforts  are  made  on  the  part  of  the  coloured 
races  to  resent  injustice  and  to  claim  the  pro- 
tection of  law,  brutal  white  men  combine  to 
injure  and  even  to  murder   the  coloured  people.. 

Only  so  recently  as  March  last,  in  the  town 
of  Oarrollton,  in  Mississippi,  an  armed  mob  of 
some  50  white  men  rode  to  the  Court  House, 
where  a  coloured  citizen  was  arraigned  for 
trial.  A  number  of  coloured  witnesses 
and  friends  were  also  there,  presumably 
under  the  protection  of  the  law;  but  this  armed 
and  lawless  white  mob  entered  the  court  and 
murdered  the  prisoner  and  a  number  of  other 
coloured  pei-sons  within  the  precincts  of  the 
court .  Stern  and  even  threatening  resolutions 
have  since  been  adopted  by  coloured  citizens,  and 


June  7,  1886. 


THE    GOOD     TEMPLARS'    'WATCHWORD. 


361 


notably  at  a  meeting  recently  held  in  Boston, 
in  which  the  Governor  of  the  State  and  the 
otScials  of  the  court  are  openly  charged  with 
shielding  these  assassins,  and  are  branded  as 
"  a  set  of  heartless  cowards  and  enemies  to 
justice." 

In  Ohio,  Governor  Hadley,  as  recently  .as 
April  last,  in  his  message  to  <he  General 
Assembly,  eloquently  pleads  for  the  repeal  of 
all  laws  discriminating  between  citizens  on 
account  of  colour,  and  he  specially  refers  to 
those  that  sanction  the  punishment  of  coloured 
children  without  legal  trial,  and  their  forced 
exclusion  from  common  schools.  In  this  State 
the  words  "For  Coloured  Persons"  are  written 
overthe  railroad  waiting-rooms;  cars  are  marked 
"Foil  Coloured  Passengers,"  and  in  some 
cases  white  people  are  not  allowed  to  ride  in 
these  cais  lest  the  exclusion  should  be  broken 
through.  Even  in  the  North  this  e-xclusiveness 
is  practised  in  hotels,  in  theatres,  and,  saddest 
of  all,  in  the  very  places  of  worship. 

A  letter  which  appeared  in  The  ChriUinn  in 
March  last  tells  us  of  special  Gospel  mission 
services  which  have  been  held  at  Central 
Church  "  for  coloured  people  "  ;  also  that  the 
Rev.  W.  Hay  Aitkeu  ha>  b  een  holding  meet- 
ings "  for  the  white  people "  ;  and  further, 
that  Messrs.  Moody  and  SanUey  have 
been  holding  meetings  in  Now  Orleans 
"for  the  coloured  people.and  many  for  thewhite 
people."  Again  we  read,  "  Mr.  Charlton  is 
now  conducting  revival  meetings  for  the  Baptists 
(coloured)."  How  deep  the  prejudice  and  how 
strong  the  "caste"  must  be  that  allows  this  kind 
of  separation,  so  that  the  colours  must  be 
assorted  in  order  to  the  "  rightly  dividing  "  of 
the  word  of  God's  truth. 

We  cannot  believe  that  any  enlightened  Eng- 
lishmen can  approve  this  state  of  things.  It  is 
high  time  that  Christian  churches  protested,  and 
sent  out  a  better  Gospel  than  this  to  the 
heathens  abroad.  We  are  thankful  that, 
though  there  is  much  still  to  deplore,  things 
are  not  as  bad  as  they  have  been.  A  sense  of 
shame  is  spreading ;  exclusive  laws  are  being 
repealed ;  and  the  hateful  practices  are 
being  narrowed  to  some  extent.  It 
deplorable  how  little  we  can  do  more 
than  by  exposing  these  evils.  But  we  are 
bound  to  do  this  much  ;  and  as  a  world-wide 
brotherhood  we  are  bound  to  declare  that  Good 
Templary  lends  no  sanction  to  any  such  human 
tyranny.  Those  from  whom  we  separated  our- 
selves, whose  laws  once  decreedthe  exclusion  of 
coloured  persons  from  their  Lodges  and  from  the 
Order,have,  we  have  been  told,  yielded  our  claim 
by  wipingoutthe  exclusive  words  from  theirlaws 
and  constitutions,  though  as  y  et  they  stil  1  separate 
the  races  in  their  Lodges.  May  the  time  soon 
come  when  even  this  distinction  shall  cease  to 
exist,  and  when  Good  Templary  everywhere — 
without  any  distinction  or  qualification  in  its 
title — shall  be  synonymous  with  hu 
brotherhood  and  equality. 


however  much  they  may  misrepresent  their  wishes. 
Arising  out  of  the  action  of  the  House  of  Lords 
upon  other  matters  with  which  we,  as  Temperance 
reformers,  have  nothing  to  do,  there  is  a  large 
party  in  the  country  who  are  of  opinion  that  it 
should  be  abolished  as  a  legislative  body  ;  whilst 
we  need  not  enter  into  any  question  as  to  the 
possible  usefulness  of  the  House  of  Lords,  or  of 
other  mischief  which  it  may  be  supposed  by  some 
to  have  done;  for,  as  the  fact  is  clear  that  it 
is  now  the  sole  obstacle  in  the  way  of  rapid 
and  effective  Temperance  legislation,  this 
seems  to  me  to  point  it  out  as  a  proper 
object  for  vigorous  attack  by  Good  Templars  and 
their  Temperance  friends.  Perhaps  the  only 
immediate  result  would  be  to  convey  to  the  Lords 
that  their  procedure  is  alienating  from  them  the 
sympathy  of  the  sober  and  orderly  classes  of  the 
country,  and  that  they  are  driving  from  them  those 
whose  aid  would  be  of  the  greatest  value  should  the 
course  of  events  bring  the  question  of  their 
continuance  prominently  before  the  people.  Even 
this  conviction  would  do  us  great  service, 
as  it  would  be  suthcient  to  make  the  Peers 
pause  before  they  again  throw  out,  apparently  with 
reckless  indifference,  measures  which  it  would  need 
but  little  inquiry  to  convince  them  are  earnestly 
desired  by  the  great  mass  of  the  people,  and  which 
would  be  for  their  lasting  social  elevation.  I  hope 
that  our  Lodges  will  now  take  this  question  up  in 
their  political  d 


THE  HOUSE  OF  LORDS. 

Bk".  William  Dodcson,  D.E.S,  South  Durham, 
and  member  of  the  G.L.  Committee  on  Political 
Action,  writes  :— At  our  recent  G.L.  wc  rc-affirraed 
the  rule,  that  party  politics  (other  than  Temper- 
ance politics)  and  sectarian  questions  must  not  be 
discussed  in  our  Lodges,  or,  I  presume,  in  our 
official  organ.  I  take  it,  however,  that  the  ques- 
tion of  whether  the  House  of  Lords  ought  to  bo 
abolished  as  a  legislative  assembly,  now  comes 
strictly  within  Temperance  lines. 

Tlie  action  of  the  House  of  Lords  on  the  Corn- 
wall and  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bdls  proves  that 
though,  largely  through  the  ettoits  of  the  Tem- 
perance party,  a  House  of  Commons  has  been 
returned  which  will  pass  Temperance  measures  by 
a  majority  of  two  to  one,  we  have  yet  to  deal 
with  an  irresponsible  body  of  men  wiio  form  a 
barrier  to  their  becoming  law.  Unlike  the  House 
of  Commons,  we  can  bring  no  practically  efJective 
pressure  to  bear  upon  these  obstructionists ;  tlie 
people  have  no  power  to  Alter  their  membership 


The  Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphan 
.40E  forms  the  subject  of  the  initial  article  in  the 
Bond  of  Union  for  June,  accompanied  by  an  illus 
tration  of  the  building. 

Electoral  Supckintendext.s  will  all  have  re 
ccived  their  commissions  by  June  5.  Recom- 
mendation forms  not  yet  to  hand  should  be  sent 
in  immediately.     John  Kempster,  G.E.S. 

"  Good  Templars  Indignant,"  was  the  heading 
the  Bcho  placed  above  the  resolution  of  the  Mid- 
dlesex D.L  ,  condemning  the  action  of  the  House 
of  Lords  respecting  the  Sunday  Closing  Bill.  The 
resolution  appears  amongst  our  District  Lodge 
news. 

Kissing  Games. — We  are  of  opinion  that  all 
that  can  be  said  with  advantage  upon  this  sub' 
has  already  appealed  in  our  columns,  and,  with  the 
exception  of  letters  already  received  which  may 
this  week  be  held  over  for  want  of  space,  we  must 
now  terminate  the  discussion.  We  propose  to 
have  a  last  word  ourselves  on  the  subject  next 
week.  The  question  of  Character  Dress  may  still  be 
discussed  for  a  short  time,  but  we  must  press  that 
letters  be  brief  and  to  the  point. 

Bro.  Liedtenant  Wawrinski,  G.W.Co.,  of 
Sweden,  remains  in  London,  at  Smith's  West 
Central  Hotel,  Southampton-row,  another  week  or 
two,  to  study  Temperance  and  Educational  Institu- 
tions in  the  Metropolis.  He  met  the  G.  W.C.T.  and 
G.W,  Chap,  at  the  District  Lodge  at  Reading,  and 
created  much  enthusiasm  by  his  able  speech  at  the 
public  meeting.  Bro.  Wawrinski  devotes  nearly 
all  his  time  in  London  to  the  elevation  of  the 
masses,  and  merits  the  warmest  recognition  of  our 
menibership,  and  of  all  Temperance  reformers. 

'  The  Late  Ladv  Ogle. — It  is  interesting  to 
note  that  whde  Sister  Lady  Ogle  was  eltcted 
G.W.V.T.  at  the  Bristol  Session  of  Grand  Lodge, 
in  July,  1873,  yet  our  deceased  sister  retired  from 
office  as  G.W. Counsellor  ;  as  in  September  of  that 
year  Mr.  Angus  Holden,  J. P.,  of  Bradford,  who 
was  the  G.W.Co.,  withdrew  from  the  Order,  and 
Lady  Ogle  became  the  G.W.Co.,  as  provided  by 
the  G.L.  Constitution,  At  the  next  meeting  of  the 
Grand  Executive  Council,  Bro.  Dr.  Munro,  of 
Hull,  was  chosen  G.W.V.T,,  he  having  polled 
the  .=>econd  highest  number  of  votes  for  that  office 
at  the  G.L, Session. 

A  Marvellous  Es(.-ape.  —  Our  readers  will  not 
be  too  much  alarmed,  we  hope,  to  hear  that,  a 
short  time  since,  Bro,  Malins  was  seen  to  throw 
himself  out  of  the  top  window  of  a  very  lofty  four 
storey  building  in  Temple  Row,  Birmingham,  and 
dropped  into  the  street  without  even  losing  his  hat 
from  his  head  !  Tliis  was  owing  to  the  fact  that  the 
window  had  one  of  Bailey's  fire  escapes  attached — a 
fire  proof  canvass  tube,  so  constructed  that  descent 
is  safe  and  easy,  Bro.  Hutson,  "gingham"  in 
hand,  followed  Bro.  Malins  down  quite  comfortably. 
The  first  lady  to  try  it  was  Bro.  Hutson's  niece. 
Our  advertising  columns  refer  to  this  appliance. 


THE  LONDON  TEMPERANCE   HOSPITAL. 

The  annual  meeting  of  the  London  Temperance 
Hospital  was  held  on  Thursdiiy,  May  27,  at  th 
Memorial  Hall,  Farringdon-street,  under  the  pre- 
sidency of  Mr,  R,  H,  Penney.  The  report  pre- 
sented stated  tliat  as  the  hospital  was  now 
structurally  capable  of  receiving  124  patients,  it 
would  be  seen  that  when  the  finances  permitted  the 
Board  to  arrange  for  the  reception  of  tlio  full 
number  of  patients  the  results  of  the  experience 
acquired  would  be  of  greatly  increased  inter- 
est and  value.  The  special  object  of  their  hospital 
began  where  the  general  object  ended.  To  alleviate, 
and  if  possible  cure,  bodily  disease  was  the  design  of 
all  hospital  treatment,  but  while  they  sought  to  gain 
this  result  by  means  which  the  highest  science  of 
tlie  day  approved,  tiiey  had  at  lieart  the  protection 
of  the  sick  from  a  form  of  temptation  peculiarly 
subtle  and  dangerous  ;  and  also  the  advance- 
ment of  the  Temperance  reformation,  the 
ratio  of  whose  progress  was  the  ratio  of  the 
nation's  social  improvement  and  prosperity.  They 
disclaimed  any  wish  to  sacrifice  scientific  methods 
to  philanthropic  impulses,  but  they  should  rejoice, 
as  they  believed  all  good  men  and  women  would,  if 
it  could  be  shewn  that  the  disuse  of  alcohol  as  a 
medicine  was  not  detrimental  to  those  who  entered 
a  hospital  for  medical  or  surgical  treatment.  As 
was  well  known,  their  medical  staff  had  power 
to  prescribe  alcohol  as  a  drug  if  they  considered 
a  trial  of  its  use  needful  ;  and  in  one  case 
during  the  past  year  alcoh-d  was  so  prescribed 
without  any  apparent  beneficial  result.  The 
in  -  patients  received  during  the  official 
year  were  G24,  and  as  48  were  under  treatment  May 
1,  1885,  the  total  number  treated  was  072,  the 
number  under  treatment  May  1,  188(i,  being  63. 
The  deaths  were  41,  giving  a  rate  of  mortality  of  07 
per  cent.  From  the  opening  of  the  hospital,  October 
li,  1873,  to  April  30,  1880,  12  years  and  seven  . 
months,  the  in-patients  were  3,480,  of  whom  1,008 
were  cured,  1,272  were  relieved,  and  183 
died,  a  percentage  of  6'2.  The  out-patient 
department  had  proved,  as  formerly,  a  use- 
ful branch  of  the  hospital  practice.  The 
number  of  out-patients  receiving  advice  and  medi- 
cine during  the  year  had  been  3,252,  raising  the 
total  number  from  the  commencement  to  22,790. 
The  patients  were  encouraged  to  pay  a  small  sura 
for  their  medicines,  but  in  cases  where  this  would 
be  a  hardship,  it  was  not  lequired.  As  in  most 
cases  an  out-patient  made  several  visits,  the  number 
of  attendances  far  exceeding  the  number  of  out-pati- 
ents above  reported.  The  increasing  numberof  appli- 
cations at  the  hospital  for  the  treatment  of  accidents 
and  other  cases  of  emergency  had  rendered  it 
necessary  to  open  a  "casualty  department''  for 
their  special  reception.  This  was  now  in  good 
working  order,  and  was  likely  to  prove  a  valuable 
addition  to  the  efficiency  of  the  hospital.  In  spite 
of  the  success  of  the  bazaars  which  had  been  held 
in  aid  of  the  building  fund,  it  still  shewed  a  deficit 
of  nearly  £5,000.  The  general  receipts  had  been 
£3,741  10s.  7d.,  including  £1,071  10s.  3d  ,  and 
subscriptions  £1,505  13s,  lid,;  the  expenditure 
liad  amounted  to  £4,010  7s.  3d,,  leaving  a  balance 
of  £13  Os,  2d. 

The  proceedings  opened  with  prayer,  and  after  a 
few  remarks  fr(im  Bro,  Dr,  Dawson  Burns,  hon. 
sec,  Mr.  Frank  Wright,  a  member  of  the  board  of 
management,  addressed  the  meeting.  He  thought 
that  the  hospital  was  worthy  of  all  support  from 
the  friends  of  Temperance.  Every  year  since  the 
establishment  of  the  [institution  had  been 
one  of  progress,  and  this  shewed  that  the 
principles  wliich  they  believed  in  and  prac- 
tised were  gaining  ground  among  the  general 
public,  and  by  the  attendance  of  their  out-patients 
especially,  it  was  shewn  that  a  good  many  people 
preferred  a  non-alcoholic  treatment  in  their 
illnesses.  For  the  first  ti.nc  in  the  history  of  the 
hospital  they  had  been  able  to  compile  mortality 
statistics  of  some  of  the  most  common  forms  of 
disease,  and  this  proved  the  complete  triumph  of 
Temperance  treatment  over  any  other.     (Cheers,) 

Mr,  Thomas  Watson,  M,P,,  moved  the  adoption 
of  the  report,  and  remarked  that  he  had  been 
interested  in  the  Temperance  question  for  a  long 
time  It  had  proved  a  good  many  things,  but  at 
the  same  time  there  were  a  good  many  which 
remained  to  be  proved  ;  it  had  proved  that  men 
could  grow  and  be  healthy  and  strong,  and  do  their 
work  as  well,  if  not  better,  and  he  thought  better, 
tlian  by  the  aid  of  alcoholic  drinks.  The  Temper- 
ance hospital  was  now  proving  that  it  was  possible 
to  cure  many,   if  not   all,  diseases,  without  using 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCaWORD. 


June  7,  1886. 


intoxicants  at  all.  It  was  marvellous  to  think 
of  the  number  of  accidents  and  the  amount 
of  disease  in  the  country,  and  they  wanted  as  many 
institutions  of  this  kind  as  they  could  get.  He 
commended  the  institution  to  their  sympathy  and 
support,  and  urged  them  to  send  the  help  to  it 
which  it  needed.     (Cheers.) 

The  Rev.  Prebendary  Barker,  in  seconding  the 
resolution,  thought  that  Temperance  men  wo''"  '"^ 
most  practical  of  people.for  although  it  was  said  tliat 
they  'would  never  get  any  number  of  supporters 
to  their  principles,  and  although  they  had  been 
told  that  patients  could  never  be  successfully 
treated  without  alcohol,  yet  there  wore  now  some 
4,000,000  teetotalers,  and  they  had  heard  that 
the  Temperance  hospital  had  cured  a  larger  per- 
centage of  patients  by  Temperance  treatment  tlian 
had  been  done  in  other  hospitals.     (Cheers.) 

The  resolution,  having  been  supported,  was  put 
and  carried.  „,    .    ,         , 

It  was  subsetiucntly  decided,  "  That  the  enharge- 
ment  cf  the  Temperance  hospital,  by  which  it  is 
now  capable  of  providing  for  the  treatment  of  1^4 
in-patients,  is  regarded  by  this  meeting  as  an  urgent 
reason  for  completing  the  building  fund,  in  order 
that  the  hospital  may  be  speedily  utilised  to  the 
"reatest  postible  extent  for  the  benelicicnt  purposes 
which  it  was  adapted  to  subserve,"  and  the  meeting 
closed  with  a  vote  of  thanks  to  the  chairman. 


Questions  Answered. 
QmMUm  :  At  what  age  can  Juvenile  Templars  be 
enrolled  in  Sub-Lodge  by  clearance  card  from  the 
Temple!  . 

Jnsn-(r  :  The  lowest  age  for  all  applicants  is  lo, 
unless  the  Lodge  fixes  a  higher  minimum.  Temple 
recommendation  forms  are  used  for  such  J.T.  ap- 
plicants—not clearance  cards. 

Question-  When   the   W.Y.T.    is  administering 
the  obligation  to  a  candidate,  should  not  all  mem- 
bers present  assume  the  attitude  for  receiving  it ! 
Aiiswer  :  No.  That  practice  is  obsolete. 
Onesfwu :  Can    an    absent  member   apply  for  a 
clearance  card  verbally  througli  any  other  member  ? 
Amioer  :  Yes  ;  but  a  written  application  is  pre- 
ferable. 

QneMon:  Is  a  W.C.T.  bound  to  give  up  the 
chair  to  any  D.L,  or  G.L.  officer,  except  to  the 
G. W.C.T.  ?  ^    ,       , 

Amwer :  The  W.C.T.  is  not  bound  by  law 
to  give  up  the  chair  to  any  officer  what- 
ever ;  but  courtesy,  common-sense,  and  usage 
demand  that  the  chair  be  invariably  offered 
totheR.W.G.T.,  G.W.G.T.  and  DC.  T,  who  are 
pre-eminently  presiding  officers  Of  course  if  such 
officer  is  a  frequent  attendant,  ho  can  decline  I  he 
proffered  courtesy.  It  is  only  proper,  ton,  to  otter  the 
chair  to  any  G.L.  officer,  and  to  any  D.L.  Execu- 
tive officer  on  an  infrequent  visit,  and  to  any  \.U. 
or  other  officer  who  is  paying  an  official  visit 
W.C.T. 's  should  take  care  to  err  ori  the  side  ot 
politeness,  it  at  all. 

Qntdion  :  Can  a  member  move  to  confirm  the 
minutes  except  a  particular  paragraph  > 

Ansmr  ■  Yes  But  it  is  best  to  first  let  the  con- 
firmation of  all  be  moved,  and  then  a  motion  to 
strike  out  or  revise  any  one  part  can  be  moved  as 
an  amendraent-t/  the  pert  is  an  iMorreet  record. 
If  it  is  a  true  record  of  any  proceedings -no 
matter  how  illegal  the  imcmlm^  were-  the  re- 
cord should  bo  confirmed.  The  confirmation 
of  the  minutes  only  certifies  that  they  are  a  true 
record;  and  does  not  involve  approval  or  disap- 
proval of  the  oetUm  recorded.  The  action  may  be 
reconsidered  under  the  head  of  '  ■  New  Busmess, 
"  Unfinished  Business,"  or  "  Good  of  the  Order. 

Qnedim  :  Is  the  W.C.T.  cx-offieio  a  member  of 
all  Lodge  Committees  ? 

Answer  :  No  ;  but  in  appointing  a  committee  ho 
may  occasionally  appoint  himself. 

Qnedum  :  What  are  the  W.C  T.'s  duties  as  the 
Chief  Executive  officer  of  the  Lodge  ! 

Answer  :  They  arc  defined  in  the  installation 
charge  and  in  the  "Duties  of  Officers  in  the  Con- 
stitution. 

Question  :  What  officers  constitute  the  Executive 
Committee  of  Sub-Lodge? 

Ammr  :  As  the  Sub-Lodge  meets  weekly  they  do 
not  have  any  separate  Executive  Committee. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

The  conduct  of  the  majority  of  those  present  in 
the  House  of  Lords  on  the  third  reading  of  the 
Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill  has  been  the  principal 
topic  of  conversation  during  the  past  few  days. 
Whilst  some  of  the  more  Radical  Temperance  men 
rejoice  that  the  peers  manifest  so  much  a,nxiety  to 
dig  a  pit  wherewith  to  cpmpass  their  own  downf.all, 
the  miners  ot  Durham  feel  very  keenly  the  injustice 
which  has  been  shewn  them.  Never  wa^  a  case 
for  ler-islation  so  clearly  demonstrated.  The  ques- 
tion w'as  a  test  one  at  the  general  election,  and 
those  candidates  who  pledged  themselves  to  vote  in 
favour  ot  the  Bill  obtained  (counting  one  unopposed 
return)  upwards  of  30,000  votes  in  excess  of  their 
opponents.  Was  over  a  desire  more  emphatically 
expressed  t 

Commenting  on  the  action  of  the  "  Ignoble 
Lords,"  the  Dailij  jYcibs  said  :  — 

"  We  should  always  resist  a  Sunday  Closing  Bill 
which  was  forced  upon  the  community  by  fanatical 
teetotalers,  or  by  grandmotherly  philanthropists,  or 
the  classes  possessed  o£  cellars  and  clubs.  JJut  wncn 
the  Durham  miners,  who  have  at  least  as  mucu  in 
telligence  and  knowledge  as  most  peers,  demand  that 
in  their  own  interests  and  for  the  sake  of  order  ana 
peace  public-houses  should  be  closed  on  »  Sunday 
their  case  is  a  v-ry  strong  one. ' 

Several  other  London  papers,  to  say  nothing  of  the 
provincials,  also  referred  to  the  matter  in  very 
struno  terms.  Before  very  long  the  inhabitants  ot 
Durham  may  have  another  opportunity  of  making 
known  their  wants,  and  I  should  advise  Lord 
Salisbury  and  his  blind  followers  to  visit  the 
county  and  learn  whether  or  no  there  is  a  desire  for 
this  measure. 


ants  from  all  parts  of  the  country.  The  proceedings 
were  most  enthusiastic,  the  speeches  and  hymns 
being  in  thorough  keeping  with  the  character  of  the 
audience.  Some  of  the  speakers  were  only  allowed 
three  minutes,  but  one  of  them,  driver  Gooderidge 
of  Manchester,  gave  a  piece  of  information  which 
called  forth  loud  and  prolonge  t  cheers  He  stated 
thata(a/ie  most  .»,■  '"  '  "'"^  „n  the  Manchester, 
Sheffield,  and  L, . :  i       i  -•  were  being  run  by 

Christian  Tcm,.n ' «»,/ f,««r./s.    Lady 

Hope,  one  of  the  luoL  lacuJ.  of  the  mission,  said 
there  were  no  less  than  2,000  abstainers  on  he 
Great  Western  Railway  alone.  This  is  '  glad 
tidings"  indeed,  and  I  am  sure  wo  all  wish  our 
railway  friends  God-speed  in  their  work. 

Our  G  W  Ch.,  Bro.  Winton.who  is  luissioHary  to 
the  public-houses  in  Hammersmith  and  district,  was 
one  of  the  principal  speakers  at  the  51st  anniversary 
fathering  of  the  London  City  Mission,  held  m 
Exeter  Hall.  Bro.  Winton  spoke  with  great  force 
and  power,  and  drew  special  attention  to  the  evils 
arisin"  from  the  urivato  drinking  clubs  now  being 
estabUshod  in  all  parts  of  the  Metropolis. 

There  is  to  be  an  important  Temperance  Conven- 
tion at  the  forthcoming  Weslcyan  Conference, 
which  meets  in  London  towards  the  end  of  July. 
The  convention  will  assemble  in  Great  Queen- 
street  Chanel  on  Saturday  afternoon,  J"'y /^l^'  »' 
3  30,  .and  the  chief  topic  discussed  will  be  the 
adoption  of  a  more  decided  and  emphatic  position 
on  the  Temperance  question  than  that  at  present 
occupied  by  the  Wesleyan  body.  There  will  also 
be  a  public  meeting  in  the  evening  to  be  addressed 
by  some  of  the  leading  men  in  the  Connexion. 


An  "Ex-Colonial  Official,"  has  recently  contri- 
buted an  article  to  the  Clnh  aiul  Institute  Jo«™a 
in  which  he  reveals  the  existence  of  a  sad  state  ot 
affairs  in  Madagascar  and  o*her  places.  Be  te'ls 
how  Christian  England  forces  rum  upon  the  Mala- 
gasies in  order  that  the  white  traders  of  the 
Mauritius  may  line  their  pockets  with  gold  whilst 
at  the  same  time  they  are  "weakening  and  debasing 
the  youth  of  the  country,  and  tribes  are  perishing 
through  indulgence  in  this  spirit."  But  here  is  the 
worst  part.  The  Prime  Minister  of  the  island 
states  that  it  the  people  were  permitted  to  have  a 
voice  in  the  matter  not  a  single  bottle  of  the  vile 
spirit  would  ever  enter  the  ports,  but  tne 
British  Government  will  not  allow  them  to  ludge 
tor  themselves."  How  many  more  countries  are 
we  going  to  ruin  by  our  pr.ifessed  ettorts  to 
Christianise  them  !  Surely  it  is  time  wo  threw 
off  the  mask,  and  it  we  want  to  civilise  the  world 
let  us  act  as  Christ  would  have  done.  Let  the 
Gospel  preached  be  not  only  salvation,  but  also 
Temperance,  purity,  and  justice. 

The  following  paragraph  appeared  in  last  week's 
Temperance  Reennl :~  ^  ^  ,    , 

"  It  will  gratify  our  reaOe^s  to  learn  that  before 
reading  his  presidential  address  the  Rev.  Edward 
White  informed  the  members  of  the  Congregational 
Union  that  he  had  been  a  total  abstainer  since  the 
commencement  ot  the  present  year  ;  and  we  learn 
from  a  reliable  source  that  his  health  has  improved 
under  the  ucw  ,-,,'»,',  although  ho  had  previous  y 
been  in  the  habit  of  taking  only  a  very  limited  daily 
allowance  of  claret." 

One  is  glad  to  learn  the  above,  but  at  the  same 
time  it  makes  Mr.  White's  utterances  more  re- 
markable than  ever.  It  seems  almost  inorodible 
that  a  man  who  has  personally  experienced  the 
benefits  ot  total  abstinence  as  compared  with  even 
the  slightest  form  of  moderation,  should  attempt  in 
any  way  to  defend  the  drinking  customs  of  the  day. 
How  Mr.  White  can  reconcile  such  a  paradox  seems 
larvcl. 


Every  friend  of  Temperance  must  be  thankful  at 
the  splendid  success  recorded  by  tne  United  King- 
dom Temperance  and  General  Provident  Inrtitution 
as  set  forth  at  its  recent  annual  meeting.  Few  men 
live  to  see  their  ideas  and  labours  rewarded  so 
fuUv  as  Mr.  Robert  Warner  has  been  permitted  to. 
But  more  than  this.  The  Institution  is  daily 
demonstrating  to  the  world  the  advantages  of  total 
abstinence  in  a  manaer  which  exceeds  tbe 
eloquence  of  all  advocates  and  teachers  and  p  o- 
vides  an  argument  which  the  "trade  apostles 
are  utterly  unable  to  refute. 

One  of  the  most  remarkable  and  successful  of  the 
May  Meetings  was  that  held  by  the  Railway 
Mission  in  Exeter  Hall.  This  large  building  was 
thronged  in  all  parts  by  railway  officials  and  ser- 


A  case  of  considerable  importance  came  before 
rhe  Plymouth  magistrates  last  Monday.  It  appears 
that  forsome  time  past  Sunday  drinking  has  been 
carried  on  to  a  large  extent  in  the  military  quarters, 
and  a  test  case  was  brought  forward  to  see  if  it 
could  not  be  put  a  stop  to.  A  sergeant  of  t;he 
Coast  Brigade,  Royal  Artillery,  was  charged  with 
selling  liquor  without  a  licence  at  the  canteen  on 
the  second  Sunday  in  May.  Evidence  was  given  to 
the  effect  that  on  the  afternoon  mentioned,  there 
were  over  60  persons  at  the  canteen,  and  that  drink 
was  supplied  without  question  when  called  for.  One 
of  the  witnesses  described  the  scene  as  a  regular 
"  fair,"  and  stated  that  many  persons  were  drunk. 
The  magistrates  inflicted  a  fine  of  £10.  Other 
places  should  follow  the  example  here  set,  and  if 
illicit  drinking  cm  bo  proved,  let  it  be  brought  to 
lioht,  and  theVin^'P"''  punished. 
°  Fbeb  Lance. 


The  Salvation  Army  has,  during  the  past  few 
days,  been  holding  its  first  International  Congress. 
There  is,  perhaps,  no  religious  movement  ot  the 
present  day  upon  which  so  much  abuse  has  been 
showered  as  the  one  rejoicing  m  the  above  name, 
and  established  by  the  Rev.  W.  Booth  some  18 
years  a^o.  It  has,  however,  one  feature  in  par- 
ticular,°whichsepariitesit  from  .all  other  sects  m 
the  Christian  community,  and  I  sincerely  hope  the 
day  is  not  far  distant  when  all  churches  will  see 
the  importance  and  necessity  of  adopting  the  same 
test  To  be  a  soldier  in  the  Salvation  Army  yuu 
must  be  a  total  abstainer.  General  Booth  and  his 
fellow  workers  have  learnt  long  ago  that  it  was 
'  almost  useless  to  attempt  to  prosecute  their  work  ^1 
except  under  this  banner.and  there  are  thousands  ll 
of  men  and  women  who  to-day  thank  God  for  ■! 
deliverance  from  the  evils  of  intemperance  through 
the  agency  of  the  Army. 

The  progress  ot  this  movement  during  the  past 
four  years Tias  been  remarkable.  At  the  "  Wel- 
come meeting,"  which  commenced  the  Congress 
Mr  Booth  announced  that  in  1882  the  Army  had  , 

320  corps,  now  it  had  1,552.  In  1882  they  had 
7CG  officers,  now  they  had  3,002  "separated 
officers  to  sustain  and  carry  on  the  war.  Then  they 
were  holding  6,220  services  a  week,  whereas  they 
now  held  over  28,000.  In  addition  to  this,  during 
the  four  years  they  had  purchased,  leased,  or  fitted 
up  buildings  seating  526,000  people  (besides  rent- 
in<r  theatres,  concert-halls,  Ac),  at  a  cost  of 
£289  678.  The  Army  now  occupied  10  counties 
and  colonies,  and  they  published  19  "  Ifor  Crij's." 
Besides  the  above  several  branches  for  "special 
work  had  been  organised. 


Bbo  RosBOTTOSl  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
and  BinR.-lOO,  Pool  Stock,  Wigan,  Lancas.— [Advt  ] 

Wk  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raioe's  advertisement,  which  will  be  found 
in  these  pages.— [Advt.I 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


363 


CHARACTER 


DRESS     AND    KISSING 
GAMES. 


Bro.  John  Nixox,  Anchor  Lodgo,  Carlisle, 
writes : — I  am  glad  to  see  that  a  brother  of  my 
Lodoe  has  commenced  a  correspondence  on  a 
subject  which  I  am  sure  has  not  been  sufficiently 
ventilated  in  our  LodLjes.  He  justly  explains  that 
kissing  games  have  bei^n  stopped.  I  entirely  agree 
with  him.  Does  any  sane  man  mean  to  tell  me  that 
men  fresh  from  tlie  reeking  tap-room  can  be  kept  in 
•  a  Lodge  without  something  to  take  the  place  of  the 
vile  attractions  that  have  fascinated  them  to  the 
drinkinj*  den  ?  Will  prayer  meetings  do  it  ?  No.  Will 
the  everlasting  Temperance  recitation  and  hymn  do 
it  ?  No.  Will  sitting  in  a  Lodge  like  a  funeral  party 
induce  new  members  to  come  again?  Certainly 
not.  Then  what  arc  we  to  do  ?  Why,  do  like 
other  rational  beings  ;  use  every  fair  inducement 
and  attraction  to  make  the  Lodge  more  inviting 
than  the  "■  pub.  "  Let  people  see  that  we  can  enjoy 
ourselves  far  better  than  they  can  at  the  tap,  and 
away  with  sentiraentaliam.  Don't  be  so  squeamish. 
I  think  it  better  to  save  10  drunkards  by  the  use 
of  a  little  harmless  fun  in  the  shape  of  parlour 
games  than  to  be  trying  to  turn  our  Lodges  into 
something  like  Quakers'  meetings.  This  sancti- 
monious craze  is  being  pushed  to  such  an  extent  that 
in  a  few  more  years  our  fine  Order  will  have  ceased 
to  exist,  and  this  is  being  done  by  a  few  would-be 
divines  whose  only  merit  and  influence  is  the  posi- 
tion they  occupy.  I  would  like  to  know  how  much 
time  they  devote  to  the  actual  Good  of  the  Order. 

Bro.  William  H.  Jeater,  W.C.T.  and  D  L. 
Rep. ,Oamberwell,  writes  ; — The  thanks  of  the  mem- 
bership are  due  to  you  for  throwing  open  your 
colunis  that  those,  who  like  myself,  are  dissatisfied 
with  the  decision  of  the  G.  L. ,  in  reference  to  cha- 
racter dress,  may  have  an  opportunity  of  express- 
ing their  views  on  the  matter.  I  must  express  my 
regret  that  G.  L.  did  not  see  its  way  clear  to  amend 
the  bye-law  so  as  to  permit  Temperance  sketches 
being  given  in  character  at  Lodge  entertainments  : 
for  while  I  admit  the  recital  of  a  good  sketch  would 
he  very  likely  to  produce  good  results,  at  the  same 
time  I  cannot  but  think  that  more  good  would  be 
likely  to  accrue  if  character  dress  were  allowed, 
because  I  am  certain  that  we  should  get 
larger  audiences,  and  therefore  more  to 
come  under  the  sound  of  good  Temperance 
teaching,  such  as  is  contained  in  the 
'*  Trial  of  John  Barleycorn,"  or  that  excellent  little 
sketch  entitled  "Reaping  the  Fruits,"  both  of 
which  would  undoubtedly  draw  larger  audiences 
if  given  in  character.  I  cannot  agree  with  those 
who  tliink  that  if  this  bye-law  were  amended  bad 
results  would  ensue,  for  I  refuse  to  believe  that 
any  Lodge  would  perform  pieces  that  would  tend 
to  injure  the  moral  sensitiveness  of  any  of  the 
audience. 


Bro.  E.  a.  Gibson,  P.D.C.T.,  Middlese 
writes  : — Having  had  nine  Lodges  to  supervise  in 
.  my  Sub-District  while  acting  as  V.D.,  and  bcin 
constant  visitor  to  one  or  the  other,  as  well  as 
neighbouring  Sub-Districts,  I  can  speak  with  some 
experience.  The  results  of  my  observations  are 
that  where  "slobbering"  exists  at  our  sonccs,  the 
niCTJon^i/ of  the  participants  are  sfratujers  and  not 
members  of  the  Order  so  far  as  relates  to  the  male 
portion  of  the  audience,  to  whom  such  as  '*  Kiss- 
ing," "Bingo,"  and  other  absurdities  are  the  only 
attraction  !  and  it  is  sad  to  note  with  what  gusto 
even  a  Grand  Lodge  lecturer  can  act  as  Master  of 
Ceremonies  on  such  occasions.  I  cordially  uphold 
the  actionof  G.L.on  the  prohibition  of  kissing  games; 
they  not  only  pander  to  the  lowest  passions, and  are 
therefore  immoral,  but  they  tend  to  lower  thefiag 
of  the  Order  and  prejudice  its  best  interests,  as  well 
as  to  exclude  the  middle  classes  (whom  our 
G. W.C.T.  has  so  often  referred  to  as  being  de- 
sirable members).  I,  for  one,  should  certainly 
not  permit  any  daughter  to  mix  up  with,  nor  be 
kissed  by,  any  fellow  "  masher  or  no  masher  "  who 
chooses  to  claim  such  a  right.  I  consider  it  a  de- 
grading and  disgusting  game,  and  a  positive  bar  to''  j^jj"""*'  ^^  ^' 
the  progress  of  the  Order  and  the  cause  of  Tem-  ...„^.[Vj  t,.  ":c' 
perance.  As  to  character  dress,  and  per- 
formance of  Temperance  sketches,  the  Grand  Lodge 
is  inconsistent.  If  these  sketches  are  printed 
by  the  G.L.,  and  a  profit  is  made  thereon,  in  the 
name  of  reason,  where  is  the  horror  of  performing 
them  ?  Surely,  if  they  are  worth  printing  by  the 
leaders  uf  the  Order,  they  are  wcrth  performing  ! 
Are  we  simply  to  purchase  these  sketches  and  not 
use  them  ?  The  position  is  untenable.  My  ex- 
perience proves  that  where 'a  really  good  sketch 
is    performed      satisfactorily,     it    ia      not      only 


attractive  to  outsiders  but  to  the  members 
also,  and,  moreover,  a  welcome  source  of 
profit.  An  absolute  necessity  for  most 
of  the  Lodges  in  the  Metropolis,  where  rentals  are 
so  high  and  subscriptions  meagre.  Most  of  other 
kindred  organisatiuns  permit  Temperance  sketch' 
(as  well  as  others),  and  if  members  of  our  Order 
are  to  be  debarred,  the  G.L.  will  make  a  fatal  mis- 
take, and  many  Lodges  will  be  compelled  to  close 
their  doors  for  want  of  funds,  as  well  as  attractions. 
I  trust  this  action  of  G.L.  wiU  .speedily  be  re- 
pealed, and  permission  granted  for  the  performance 
of  special  sketches  sanctioned  by  the  Grand  Lodge 
itself. 

"A  Tkmi'lak  SiijTER  "  Writes; — In  discussing  the 
question  of  character  dress,  and  kissing  games  in 
our  Order,  one  of  your  correspondents  is  somewhat 
amusing  in  his  defence  of  kissing  games.  He 
advocates  their  continuance  on  the  ground  that 
*'  you  can  join  in  the  game  and  play  it  for  two  or 
three  hours  without  giving  or  receiving  a  single 
kiss."  A  kissing  game  without  tlie  kissing  !  I  trust 
the  "foremost  and  almost  only  objectors"  are  not  as 
Bro.  Kentish  says,  "the  married  members"  only, but 
that  there  are  many  single  members,  both  brothers 
and  sisters,who  have  sufficient  respect  forthemselves 
(and, as  a  consequence,  for  others)  to  condemn  such 
indiscriminate  familiarity  ;  for  we  have  to  bear  in 
mind  that  at  meetings  where  these  games  have 
been  most  popular,  not  only  non-members  but  very 
frequently  no>'-ab.stalner.s  have  taken  part,  and 
thus  our  young  and  thoughtless  members  may  be 
exposed  to  therisk  of  close  contact  with  the  tainted 
breath  of  the  drinker  I  Let  the  older  and  more 
thoughtful  seek  rather  to  remove  such  anomalies 
from  our  Order,  rather  than  to  excuse 
and  perpetuate  them.  Surely  no  thoughtful  father 
of  a  family  would  seek  to  expose  his  daughters  to 
such  an  experience  as  a  lesser  evil  than  looking  in 
a  printshop  window.  Personally  I  know  nothing 
of  the  Order  in  Middlesex,  but  for  the  honour  of 
our  Lodges  there  I  trust  the  brother  is  mistaken 
who  says  that  he  can  guarantee  that  93  per  cent,  of 
the  members  resent  the  prohibition  recently  enacted 
at  G.L.  From  my  experience  of  this  District  (S.E. 
Lane.)  I  think  the  members  we  may  lose  from  the 
new  bye-law  will  be  few,  if  cny  ;  certainly  not 
those  who  have  been  long  in  the  Order,  who  have 
grasped  the  real  meaning  of  our  obligation,  who 
e  learnt  that  amusement  of  any  kind  is 
only  an  adjunct,  though  a  necessary  one, 
and  not  a  fundamental  principle,  worthy  of 
the  chief  consideration  of  our  fraternity. 
If  we  must  amuse  ourselves,  and  we  should  at 
proper  times)  for  "  all  work  and  no  play,  makes 
Jack  a  dull  boy  "),  let  it  at  least  be  in  a  manner 
becoming  to  us  as  members  of  our  noble  Order.  We 
need  not  necessarily  be  debarred  from  parlour 
games  —  (did  anyone  ever  see  kiss-in-the-ring 
played  in  a  parlour  ?) — Ihave  taken  part  in  some  at 
Lodges,  where  the  players  have  been  so  hilarious 
— games  of  skill  with  no  objectionable  feature — 
(such  as  family  coach,  German  band,  ttc. ),  that  the 
ring-players  have  been  anxious  to  leave  their  own 
game  and  take  part.  In  conclusion  I  would  ask 
every  Good  Templar  "  to  abstain  from  all  appear- 
ance of  evil." 


Bro.  H.  W.  Fellows,  P.W.C  T.  ,  London,  writes  : 
— On  the  subject  of  kissing  I  cannr)t  speak  in  too 
strong  terms  of  disapproval.  The  idea  of  a  lot  of 
grown-up  people,  whether  Good  Templars  or  any 
other  body,  joining  in  anything  of  this  kind  is  to  my 
mind  thoroughly  absurd  and  childish.  My  only 
regret  is  that  our  leaders  and  your  valuable 
paper  were  so  quiet  about  it  when  the  great 
outcry  was  made  some  time  ago  in  many  leading 
periodicals.  The  second  subject  under  discussion 
I  am  inclined  to  favour,  and  am  sorry  G.L. 
should  have  been  so  very  decisive  on  this  question, 
I  have  seen  good,  sound,  moral  sketches  performed 
not  only  in  Temperance  societies,  but  in  C(mnection 
with  our  Lodges  (in  character),  and  you  need 
little  change  in  dress  to  make  the  performance  more 
attractive.  I  regret  that  the  motion  in  favour  of 
these  sketches  should  have  been  thrown  out,  as  I 
cannot  for  the  life  of  me  see  what  harm  there  is  in 
the  contrary,  they  have  been,  and 
would  be,  if  still  allowed,  the  means  of  improving 
a  large  number  of  Lodges  both  numerically  and 
financially. 

Bro.  Joseph  H.  Pearce,  W.D.M.  and  V.D., 
Birmingham,  writes: — With  your  permission,  I 
would  like  to  reply  to  your  Leader  of  the  24th 
ult.  First,  we  are  dissatisfied  with  the  vote  of 
G.L.  on  the  above  subject,  because  the  G.L.  does 
not  represent  the  membership.  On  the  first  sub- 
ject, to  prove  this,  I  will  mention  at  the  annual 
session  of  my  own  District  a  motion  asking  G.L.  to 


rescind  the  bye-law  was  carried  by  a  large  majority. 
We  sent  three  representative,  only  one  voted  for 
the  motion  to  rescind,  two  voted  against.  In  face 
of  this  have  we  not  a  right  to  be  dissatisfied  ?  As 
to  the  kissing  games,  our  objection  to  the  vote  of 
G.L.  on  this  subject  is  that  G.L.  would  better  add 
to  the  success  of  our  t)rder  by  allowing  more 
"Local  Option  "to  our  Districts  rather  than  by 
makiuL;  cast-iron  rules  which  irritate  our  member- 
ship, "and  thus  tend  to  harm  rather  than  to 
do  good.  You  say  that  the  question  of 
character  dress  performances  narrows  itself  down 
to  this  "  Shall  theatrical  performances  be  asso- 
ciated with  our  Lodges  f  "  This,  I  contend,  is 
hardly  a  fair  way  of  putting  it  before  our  mem- 
bership. Wliat  we  ask  io  this — that  our  Lodges 
shall  be  allowed  \o  teach  Temperance  truths  by 
appealing  to  that  dramatic  instinct  which  is  inborn 
in  all  humanity.  The  great  complaint  in  our  Order 
— at  le:ist,  in  my  District— is  that  we  are 
not  doing  enough  public  agoressivo  work. 
Speechmaking  is  not  the  only  way  of  bringing 
home  to  the  people  the  great  importance  of  adopt- 
ing Temperance  in  our  daily  lives.  Excuse  me, 
sir,  if  I  say  that  to  my  mind  the  remarks  in  your 
leader  would  only  be  apr&pos  on  the  assumption 
that  had  we  succeeded  in  getting  this  bye-law 
rescinded  our  Lodges  would  at  once  have  developed 
into  unlicensed  theatres,  our  members  appearing 
session  after  session  in  all  the  paraphernalia  apper- 
taining to  theatres.  This  is  not  the  place  to  con- 
trovert your  assertions  on  the  morality  of  the  stage, 
or  I  could  shew  you  where  humanity  has  been  lifted 
up  to  a  higher  level  of  moral  living  by  the  art  of  the 
actor. 

Bro.  William  Thompson,  P.W.G.,  "Victorious 
Lodge, York,  writes: — I  heartily  endorse  the  action 
of  Grand  Lodge  as  regards  the  prohibition  of  kiss- 
ing games  in  the  Lodge-room,  and  cannot  agree 
with  our  Bro.  at  Carlisle  in  his  letter  on  the  sub- 
ject. In  the  Lodge  to  which  I  have  the  honour  to 
belong,  and  which,  I  believe,  has  existed  for  about 
13  years,  such  a  thing  has  never  been  allowed  since 
its  first  opening,  and  I  believe  should  any  one  at- 
tempt to  introduce  the  games,  he  would  be  promptly 
out-voted.  I  should  be  very  sorry  to  think  that 
the  welfare  and  prosperity  of  any  Lodge  depended 
on  such  proceedings.  Our  Lodge,  the  Victorious,  of 
York)  has  lived  all  this  time  without  these  games, 
and  although  we  have  had  our  periods  of  depres- 
sion and  difficulty,  yet  we  have  never  surrendered, 
and  to-day  we  are  in  a  sound  and  healthy  position, 
and  looking  forward  hopefully  for  still  better 
limes.  With  regard  to  character  dress,  I  think 
there  is  somewhat  more  to  be  said  in  its  favour, 
but,  whilst  holding  the  opinion  that  character  dress 
entertainments  might  be  allowed,  I  would  strictly 
have  the  same  confined  to  Temperance  sketches. 

Bro.  Alfred  G.  Hill,  P.W.D.Ch.,  Birmingham, 
writes  : — T  fail  to  see  the  harm  which  is  supposed  to 
arise  from  the  performance  of  good  drauiatic 
sketches  if  carried  on  in  a  proper  manner.  There 
are  many  pieces  published,  Temperance  and  other- 
wise, which  make  capital  entertainments.  But  we 
cannot  perform  them  because  we  are  not  allowed  to 
dress  in  the  least  bit  of  character.  In  this  we  make 
a  mistake,  for  I  am  sure  if  we  could  but  put 
these  pieces  on  our  platforms  at  our  public 
meetings,  and  entertainments,  it  would  be  the 
means  of  bringing  more  members  into  the  Order 
and  help  to  stop  the  declension.  I  think  that  so 
many  interferences  with  the  liberty  of  our  members 
will  not  do  much  good  to  the  Order,  as  it  is  likely 
to  bo  very  much  resented.  We  have  a  largo 
number  of  young  members  in  our  Lodges  who  are 
capable  of  doing  credit  to  the  Order  if  we  give 
them  a  chance.  But  if  we  take  away  their  liberty 
they  will  take  their  talent  somewhere  else.  If  thero 
is  this  much-talked  of  evil  existing  in  places 
where  character  dress  is  allowed,  I  think 
the  case  might  be  met  by  giving  the  District 
Lodges  Local  Option  in  the  matter,  so  that  they 
may  have  the  power  to  suppress  the  evil  wherever 
it  arises.  I  am  of  opinion  that  wo  shall  never  suc- 
ceed until  the  whole  membership  rises  and  says  we 
will  have  what  we  know  will  be  for  the  good  of  the 
Order.  I  don't  advocate  breaking  the  laws  of  the 
Order.  But  it  could  be  done  by  discussing  the 
question  in  the  Subordinate  Lodges,  and  taking  a 
vote  of  the  whole  membership.  We  have  plenty 
of  time  to  consider  the  matter  before  the  next 
Grand  Lodge  Session  and  not  leave  it  to  members 
who  are  sent  to  represent  the  Order  and  only  re- 
present their  own  opinions.  If  this  suggestion  was 
to  be  carried  out,  I  am  sure  we  should  be  able  to 
get  a  very  large  majority  in  favour  of  the  proper 
use  of  character  dress. 
Bko.    S,  Bown,  LD,,  Gratitude  Lodge,  Hamp 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES'    WATCHWORD. 


June  7,  1886. 


,  writes  ; — I  am  not  personally  in  favour  of 
issing  games,  but  I  am  deciiieiily  of  opinion  that 
the  Grand  Lodge,  by  passing  such  prohibitory 
measures  trespassed  on  our  right,  inasmuch  as 
our  policy  is  laid  down  as  being  broad,  allowing 
Lodges  to  act  according  to  locality  and  circum- 
stances. I  think  it  would  be  more  beneficial  to  our 
Order  if  the  Grand  Lodge  would  trust  more  to  the 
common-sense  of  our  members.  The  ordinary 
routine  of  business  at  our  Lodges  is  very  dry  to 
the  majority  of  our  members,  and  I  feel  con- 
vinced that  if  Temperance  pieces  were  allowed 
to  be  performed  in  character  dress  at  our 
meetings  it  would  make  our  teachings  more  efl'ec- 
tive,  and  tend  greatly  to  increase  our  members.  If 
we  wish  a  piece  rendered  to  liave  its  desired  eiiect, 
it  is  very  essential  that  each  character  should  be 
properly  represented.  I  admit  that  the  iiso  of 
character  dress  could  be  carried  too  far,  but  if  the 
Grand  Lodge  were  to  confine  us  to  Temperance 
pieces,  I  think  they  could  trust  to  the  common 
sense  of  a  Good  Templar  to  know  where  to  draw 
the  line.  We  are  not  all  of  one  frame  of  mind,  and 
I  feel  certain  that  if  the  feelings  of  the  whole  of  our 
membership  were  tested  on  this  subject,  the  action 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  would  be  condemned  by  an 
overwhelming  majority. 

Bro.  T.  G.  Ckaft,  P.D.G.W.C.T.,  Artisan 
Lodge.  Middlesex,  writes: — In  answer  to  Bro. 
Ainsworth,  perhaps  he  has  never  heard  the  old 
adage  that  "  all  work  and  no  play  makes  Jack  a 
dull  boy,"  and  surely  after  12  weeks'  work,  one 
week's  recreation  is  not  too  much  pleasure.  And  in 
most  Lodges  it  rarely  occurs  more  than  once  a 
quarter.  Then  as  regards  character  dress,  I  feel 
very  strongly  on  this  'point,  and  it  was  by  my 
proposition  that  it  was  brought  into  tlie  Artisan 
Lodge,  and  from  thence  carried  to  the  District 
Lodge.  Bro.  Martindall  wants  to  know  why  we 
are  in  favourof  it.  The  reply  I  make  is  it  has  been 
the  means  of  saving  many.  As  an  example, anumber 
of  the  members  of  my  Lodge  belong  to  a  society  of 
Temperance  entertainers  and  at  the  close  of  some 
of  their  meetings,  after  a  sketch  has  been  per- 
formed in  character-dress,  men  have  come  forward 
and  testified  that  the  sketch,  or  a  similar  one,  has 
been  the  means  of  saving  them.  Several  so  con- 
verted are  now  Good  Templars.  If  this  is  the 
result  of  these  prohibited  sketches,  why  should 
they  be  so  crushed  ? 

Beg.  John  Tully,  W.V.T.,  Seaton  Delaval 
Reformer,  Northumberland,  writes  ;  —  Many 
fallacies  are  apparent  in  some  of  the  letters  now 
appearing  in  your  paper,  more  particularly  the 
Hasertion,  "  that  the  decline  of  our  Order  is  owing 
to  character  dress  and  kissing  games."  My  Lodge 
had  at  one  time  a  membership  of  about  120 ;  by 
some  cause  cr  other  over  100  of  these  left,  leaving 
only  those  who  had  the  work  at  heart.  Up  to  this 
time  neither  character  dress  performances  nor 
kissing  rames  had  ever  been  indulged  in  at  the 
Lodge.  Since  then  we  have  worked  up  to  about 
70  "again,  nor  have  we  as  yet  stopped 
and  many  times  have  kissing  games  been  part  of  the 
programme  at  social  parties  connected  with  the 
Lodge,  and  character  dress  would  too,  had  we  been 
allowed.  Personally,  I  am  against  those  games  in 
Lodges,  but  am  willing  to  allow  those  to  indulge 
who  choose,  and  this  is  what  the  Grand  Lodge 
should  be.  They  might  have  spoken  and  requested 
the  G.W.C.  Templar  to  speak  to  the  membership 
against  kissing  games,  but  to  lay  down  a 
stringent  law,  which  is  sure  to  be  broken, 
was  not  the  way  to  increase  our  membership. 
About  character  dress,  I  differ  entirely  from  the 
G.L.  ruling  ;  for  whatever  those  who  never  go  to 
theatres  and  those  who  only  go  once  in  a  while, 
and  then  to  a  pantomime,  may  say,  the  drama  is  a 
power  for  good,  and  would  be  more  so  if  we  as  an 
Order,  along  with  the  churches,  would  assist  the 
managers  instead  of  staying  away  leaving  them  to 
be  kept  up  by  those  who  care  for  low  class  per- 
formances. Those  of  us  who  take  part  in  arranging 
public  meetings,  &c.,  know  the  difhculty  in  getting 
the  public  to  attend,  and  yet  the  G.L.  has  raised 
an  existing  obstruction  higher.    What  next '. 

Bko.  Chas.  W.  Hatt,  D.G.W.C.T.,  and  W.S., 
Workman's  HomeLodge,UpperHolloway,writes;— 
I  fail  to  see  what  can  be  done  to  benefit  Lodges  and 
to  obtain  new  members  now  that  our  Grand  Lodge 
has  decided  by  a  majority  to  still  retain  the  rule 
that  character  dress  performances  be  not  permit  ed 
in  our  Lodges,  and  also  that  kissing  games  be  dis- 
continued at  soirees  in  connection  with  the  Order. 
My  Lodge  has  experienced  great  difficulty  in  paying 
its  rent  and  is  now  in  a  condition  where  it  is 
necessary  that  something  should  be  done  to  raise 
its  finances.     We  cannot  tax  the  members  any  more 


than  they  are  already  taxed  at  the  present  time, 
seeing  that  the  majority  are  those  who  have  to  work 
hard  for  their  living.  We  must  raise  money  some- 
how to  pay  our  rent,  and  40  members'  subscrip- 
tions are  not  sufficient  to  pay  a  rent  of  £1  lOs.  per 
quarter.  If  we  try  concerts  we  must  have  the  same 
old  programme,  consisting  of  songs  and 
recitations,  repeated  over  again.  We  are 
forbidden  to  render  even  a  pure  Temperance 
dialogue  in  character,  because  some  consider 
it  is  wrong  to  do  so.  The  outside  public  will  not 
come  and  listen  to  songs  and  recitations  ;  some- 
thing more  attractive  is  required  in  the  way  of  a 
change.  We  try  a  soiree  or  fruit  banquet,  and  we 
find  that  these  draw  people  together  very  well, 
but  now  we  must  discontinue  these  because 
of  the  kissing  games.  The  question  is.  What 
are  we  to  do  now  ?  My  opinion  is  that 
if  the  Order  would  only  permit  performances 
of  Temperance  dialogues  in  character  at  our  con- 
certs, that  the  Lodges  would  be  greatly  benefited 
thereby,  and  many  might  be  induced  to  turn  over  a 
new  leaf  at  beholding  the  drunkard  in  his  true 
colours.  Should  this  be  allowed  my  Lodge  would 
willingly  forego  soirees  and  their  kissing  games 
for  a  good  concert  at  which,  if  we  rendered  a 
suitable  Temperance  sketch,  we  should  be  sure  of 
obtaining  a  good  audience. 

Bed.  Cavtain  W.  Hugh  PHirp.s,  R.N., 
P.G.W.M.,  writes  :— I  have  read  with  great  pain 
and  surprise  the  letters  of  Bro.  Andrews  and  those 
of  the  other  brotliers  who  advocate,  and  see  at  all 
events, no  harm  in  what  are  called  "  kissing  games." 
Lately  I  read  also  in  the  Waxihwoki)  some  remarks 
of  the  G.  W.C.T.  on  the  desirability  of  feeding 
our  reduced  ranks  from  tlie  middle  classes. 
I  should  blush  with  shame  even  to  show  our  organ 
to  any  friend  of  mine,  let  alone  to  ask  anyone  of 
the  middle  classes  to  run  the  risk  of  being  present 
when  such  vulgar  games  were  carried  on.  Our 
( )rder  is  certainly  far  worse  off  than  I  ever  thought 
it  possible,  when  it  is  seriously  proposed 
to  bolster  it  up  with  "kissing  games"  and 
such  like  amusements.  We  may  have  made 
many  mistakes,  but  I  never  thought  it  possible  that 
a  brother  should  write  and  say  that  only  married 
members  objected  to  these  games  because  they 
could  not  join  in  them.  Fancy  the  low  ebb  to 
which  we  are  fallen  if  tliese  suppositions  can  exist 
in  a  brother  who  considers  himself  sane.  The  only 
reason  that  justifies  the  free  meeting  together  of 
both  sexes  of  all  ranks  and  classes  in  the  seclusion 
of  a  Lodge  must  rest  upon  the  entire  absence 
of  these  follies,  and  anything  like  undue  freedom. 
Indeed,  I  may  go  further,  and  say  that  we  risk 
the  possibility  of  the  sexes  meeting  together  if 
these  games  are  permitted  in  any  of  our  Lodges,  as 
we  know  how  soon  a  report  of  this  kind  spreads. 
No  Christian  man  and  no  Christian  woman,  who 
looks  upon  their  Lodge  as  sacred  ground,  can  think 
of  these  things  except  with  abhorrence  and  disgust, 
alike  discreditable  to  the  Lodge  that  allows  such 
practices,  and  themselves  as  members  of  the  same 
Order. 

Bro.  Morris  Jones,  W.D.Sec,  S.W.  Lanca- 
shire, writes  : — Your  leading  article  on  kissing 
games,  so  /-aUcd,  and  the  action  of  the  Newport 
Grand  Lodge,  relative  thereto,  has  the  right  ring  in 
it,  and  I  trust  the  outcome  of  it  will  be  the  unani- 
mous expression  that  the  course  taken  was  the  only 
oneopened  to  vindicatetheraoral  teaching, principles, 
and  reputation  of  our  Order.  I  hold  the 
law  as  now  laid  down  simply  restricts 
our  members  (as  such)  to  know  the  reputation 
of  the  Order,  when  gathered  under  its  published 
arrangements  ;  and  as  loyal  members  all  should 
assist  to  carry  out  this  obligation.  Kissing  games 
are  no  part  of  our  work.  Outside  our  jurisdiction 
(i.e.  the  Lodge  and  the  Temple),  those  brothers  who 
wish  to  indulge  in  such  a  pastime  can  do  so, 
and  if  "  the  common  decency  and  native 
modesty  of  our  sisters  will  allow  them- 
selves to  be  slobbered  over  by  an  assortment  of 
fellows  to  whom  they  are  entire  strangers  " — well, 
let  them  also  do  so,  but  not  under  the  legal  sanc- 
tion, and  approval  of  the  grandest  institution, 
capable,  if  properly  administered,  of  raising  all 
classes  of  society  into  a  higher  and  nobler  sphere  of 
usefulness  both  for  God  and  man,  as  the  Order  to 
which  I  have  been  attached  as  a  Good  Templar  for 
the  past  15  years.  On  this  question  there  ought 
not  to  be  two  opinions.  On  character  dress  I  say 
nothing.    Possibly  two  opinions  may  exist. 


INTERESTING  PRESENTATION. 

Bro.  Henry  Browne,  P.W.D.C.  of  Middlesex, 
L.D.  of  the  Bedford  Lodge,  and  Sister  Browne, 
P.P. W.S.J. T.,  both  of  whom  have  been  Proxy 
Representatives  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Cape  Colony 
to  R.W.G.L.  of  the  World,  are  the  recipients  of  the 
following  interesting  letter,  with  the  accompani- 
ments : — 

"  Grand  Lodge  of  Cape  Colony. — Office  of 
G.W.S.,  Newlands,  Cape  Town.  April  28, 
188G.  —  To  Bro.  and  Sister  H.  Browne. 
—  Dear  Sister  and  Brother,  —  By  the 
mail  leaving  on  Wednesday  next  we  are 
sending  a  small  registered  postal  parcel  addressed 
to  Bro.  Browne,  but  intended  for  both.  The  con- 
tents of  this  parcel  are  as  follows  :  One  diamond 
for  Bro.  Browne,  one  crocidolite  brooch  for 
Sister  Browne ;  one  ditto  bracelet  for  Sister 
Browne,  three  feathers  for  Sister  Browne,  and  an 
illustrated  handbook  of  the  Cape  of  Good  Hope. 
These  items  are  intended  by  our  members  as  tokens 
of  the  fraternal  regard  felt  towards  Bro.  and  Sister 
Browne,  and  also  as  a  small  recognition  of  their 
kind  and  considerate  services  as  our  representatives 
to  R.W.G.  Lodge.  The  testimonial  is  not  a  large 
or  particularly  valuable  one  ;  but  we  trust  that 
you  will  regard  it  not  from  its  intrinsic  value, 
but  as  a  token  of  regard  from  your  South  African 
friends  and  brethren,  and  the  result  is  due,  not  to 
one  or  two,  but  to  small  ofl'erings  from  the 
majority  of  our  Lodges.  I  may  tell  you  that  the 
feathers  are  entirely  the  gift  of  one  Lodge  situated 
in  an  ostrich  district  (the  Arm  of  Help  Lodge, 
Graaff  Reinet,  last  returns  156  members).  Sister 
Browne  will  especially  value  them  when  she  learns 
that  the  Lodge  consisted  almost,  if  not  quite,  of 
coloured  members.  We  do  not  know  how  the 
parcel  will  be  effected  by  any  customs  or  import  due, 
and  therefore  send  this  separate  notice,  that  there 
may  be  no  delay  in  your  receiving  your  parcel. 
Trusting  that  you  may  have  as  much  pleasure  in 
receiving  our  little  remembrance  as  we  have  in 
sending  it. — We  beg  to  remain,  dear  Brother  and 
Sister,  most  fraternally  yours,  W.«.  Boyd, 
G.  W.C.T. ;  J.  B.  Wheelwright,  G.W.S." 

The  Bedford  Lodge  has  forwarded  us  the  fol- 
lowing communication  ;  "Dear  Sir  and  Bro, — The 
members  of  the  Bedford  Lodge,  1,435,  in  session 
assembled,  desire  to  make  known  that  Bro.  and 
Sister  Browne  have  received  a  letter  with  a  parcel 
with  contents  (as  above  enumerated)  as  a  present 
from  G.  Lodge  of  Cape  Colony,  in  recogni- 
tion of  their  valuable  sej-vices  as  their 
representatives  to  B.W.G.L.W.  With  un- 
speakable joy  we  are  highly  delighted  to 
see  and  to  know  that  their  labours  have  been  ap- 
preciated by  South  African  friends.  With 
assurance  we  can  state  that  they  richly  and  well 
deserve  any  such  appreciation.  They  are  both 
true  earnest  workers,  always  willing  and  ready  to 
render  their  services,  and  to  do  their  utmost  for 
the  good  of  the  adult  Order,  and  to  promote  the 
cause  of  Temperance.  Above  all,  and  not  least,  they 
are  greatly  interested  in  training  the  young  in  the 
faith  of  Temperance.  It  is  hereby  resolved  that 
official  letter  be  sent  to  Cape  Colony  as 
a  token  of  our  heartfelt  thankfulness.  With  best 
wishes  for  the  success,  prosperity,  and  welfa.re  of 
the  Order  in  South  Africa  we  heartily  forward  them 
our  fraternal  regards. — George  Jemmett,  W.C.T., 
Josevh  Powell.  W.S.,  3,  Holly-street,  Dalston, 
London,  E." 

At  the  monthly  session  of  the  Middle- 
sex D.L.  on  Saturday  last,  a  resolution,  moved 
by  Bro.  Rains,  W.D.Ch.,  seconded  by  Bro.  S. 
InsuU,  P.D.C.T.,  was  unanimously  carried,  cor- 
dially congratulating  Bro.  and  Sister  Browne  as 
earnest  workers  in  the  cause  on  the  appreciation 
shewn  by  the  Cape  brethren  and  sisters  for  their 
useful  services.  Bro.  Browne  brietly  and  appro- 
priately replied. 


Drunkenness  is  the  study  of  madness.  Choose 
but  the  best  kind  of  life  and  custom  will  soon  make 
it  agreeable. — Pythagoras. 


Impohtancs  ok  Washing  at  Home.— This  can  be  done 
with  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  con- 
tagion with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbmg,  brushing,  or  strainingis  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used,  The  Dirt  slip^  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards. — [Advt.  1 


f  JuN-ir  7,  1886. 


THE    GOOD     TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


Zx.:.o-i»\'^ 


G.W.CT.-JosEPH  Malinu,  J ^',^^'^ vI'°^^%    Office? 
G.W.Sec.— .T.  B.  CoiLlNog,     i     1»8.  Kdmiind  .-street, 

^  Birmingham. 

Teirobaphic   ADDBE3S:—"  Templars,   Birmingham." 
6.S.J.T.— Joseph  Walshaw,  39,  Elm6eld,  Halifax. 
Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent.— John  Wrathall,    r,(,     Cheltenham-street, 
Barrow-in-Furness. 

Goon  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon.  Sec.— S.  R.  RoiPE,  45,  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell.S.E. 

Natal  District. 
D.C.T.— James    Eae,    2,    Zinjan-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
D.S.  J.T.  —  WiLUAU    Andrews,     50,    Angleaea-road 

Woolwich. 
W.IXS.- William    Davet,    34,    Skinner-street,    New 

Brompton,  Kent. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Qdarter-Master  Sergeant,   0.  G.  h.  Jones 
Adjutant-General's  Office,  Colchester.  ' 

''•^•^■'^■r'^"'''^''  ^-  ^-    '•'^''"'  Bazaar  Coffee    House, 

*  amborough-road,  Farnbarough. 
^■^vSec-- E.  R.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-street,  Newport,  Isle 

of  Wight. 

Harbocr  Speoul  Visiting  Depltt.— Bro.  A.  Bishton 
3u,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport,  Portsmouth.  ' 

G.W.C.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

COMING  D.L.  SESSIONS. 

Date.                   District.  Place. 

June   !!.— Monmouth  P.M.  School,  Newport. 

„     14.— Devon,  E St.  Mary  Church. 

„     16.— Cumberland,  W Allonby. 

„     17.— Nottingham East  Bridsfurd. 

.,     21.— Stafford,  S Brownhills 

July    .5.— Cornwall,  E Gunnislake. 

Corrections  and  additions  must  reach  the  G.W.C.T 's 
office  not  later  than  Tuesday  morning,  or  they  cannot  bo 
inserted  in  the  next  issue  of  the  Watchword. 

(Signed)       Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T. 


Speciai  Sessions  of  Gra-cd  Lodge. 
A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England 
will  be  held  at  Penzance,  on  Friday,  July  2,  188(1. 
I  A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lod^e  will  also  be 
I  held  in  the  Opera  Theatre,  Crystal  Palace,  on 
Tuesday,  July  13,  188(i,  in  connection  with  the 
Natural  Temperance  Fete,  which  is  bein.»  con- 
ducted this  year  by  the  United  Kingdom  Band  of 
Hope  Lnion. 

Qimlifkatioxs  foe  Graxd  Lodge  Degree. 
(a)  Past  and  Acting  Deputies  of  the  G.  W  C  T 
('')  Past  and  Acting  Superintendents  of  Juvenile 
Templars,  (i)  All  who  have  served  in  elective 
ofhces  in  Sub-Lodge  or  Decree  Temple  two  terms 
(<')  All  who  have  been  third  Degree  Members 
three  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be 
District  Lodge  members,  unless  they  are  ordinary 
Members  of  Foreign,  Military,  or  Naval  Lodges  • 
or  are  Seamen  or  Soldiers  ;  but  in  .ill  cases  they 
must  be  Third  Degree  Members.  Only  such  of 
these  vtro  have  not  forfeited  their  Degrees  or 

THEIK     QUALIFYING     TITLES,     BV    EXPULSION,    WITH- 
DRAWAL FEOii  THE  Order,  or  violation  of  pledge 

ARE    ELIGIRLE      FOR    ENTRY    ON     THIS     CkeDEXTIAL.' 

Further  particulars  will  be  announced  shortly. 


A  CAPTAIN  SAVED. 

HO\F  A  .MKMBER  OF  HER  .MAJESTY'S 

SERVICE    ESCAPED    DESTRUCTIO.N'.  —  HIS 

GRAPHIC  -iCOOr.NT. 


NEW   GOOD   TEMPLAR  OFFICES   FUND. 

The  following  responses  have  been  already  made 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  contributions  to  a  special  fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  expenses  of  necessary  alterations  in  and 
bttmgs  up  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge.  £     s    d 

Amounts  previously  acknowleged  ...  53     0    3 
Per  A.  Walker,  Birmingham  0  10     0 

Per  J.  E.  Gray,  Hateeld  ...         [",     0    5     0 

R.  Pocock,  Petersfield      ""     o    5    0 

J.  J.  Wilkinson,  Leeds     '  "     0    5    0 

D,  Evans,  Wheelock  Heath         ..'.         ..'.     0    5     0 
J.  H.  Ormerod,  Todmorden         ...         .'..'     0    5     0 

A.  Boggs,  London  !!!     0     5     0 

Mrs.  Haarnack,  London !"     0     5     0 

C.  J.  Smith,  Oxford         ..          .  .  0     2     r; 

M.  J.  Allen,  Woking         ][    0    2     0 

£55  14     9 
John  B.  Collings,  (Hon.)  G.W.Sec. 

G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


G.WSEC.'S   OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Tax  received    from   District   Lodges  during  thi 

week  for  the  quarter  ending    with   April  31,  Is  a 
follows  : — 

188U.                                                                  £  3.  d 

May  27,  Lancashire,  S.W.,  Bal.  of  Tax...    0    9  f 

.,   27,  Cheshire,  East  and  Mid 2  18  < 

,,  27,  Bucks 2     i  I 

„  27,  Yorks.,N.W '"     4  ig  4 

„  28,  Isle  of  Wight       '     3  14  5 

„  29,  Beds 2     4  3 

,,  31,  Trinidad  ...         ...         ...         ...     2     7  5 

,,  31,  Grenada    ...         ...                            0     9  4 

,,  31,  Cornwall,  W.       .'.'.'     1     c  j 

,     31,  Northampton,  S 2  13  G 

,,  31,  StaBordshire,  N 4     9  0 

,,  31,  Cheshire,  W 0     2  0 

,,  31,  Dorset       3    3  8 

June  1,  Durham,  S 13     4  2 

,,     ],  Cambridge            ...         ...         ,.,     3     4  5 


POLITICAL  ACTION. 


We.st  Marylep.one  Parliamentary  Division  of 
MiDDLE.SEx.-Tlie  annual   conference  of  Electoral 
Superintendents    and    Lodge  representatives    was 
held  on  May  28,  in  the  John  Clifford  Lodge-room 
Standard  Temperance  Palace,  Bell-street,  Edoware- 
road.     Bro.   J.    W.  .lones,    D.E.S.,  presided,  and 
was  supported  by  bro.    W.  Sutherland,   W  D  Co 
Bro.     W.      Lucas,       V.D.,      and      Bro.      J     a' 
NVhite,   Co,.,   and   others.      The   fullowina   repre- 
sentatives   were    present    at    the    conference  •  — 
Bro.      Yendell,      E.S.,      Bro.      Godwin       ES 
Bro.  Rainforth,   KS.,    Bro.  Taylor,    E.S.,    Sister 
Woolgar,   E.S.,     Bro.  Andrew,  E.S.,  and  a  lar^e 
number  of  members  and  visitors  was  present     Bro 
J.    \\.   Jones,  D.E.S.,  gave  an  earnest  address  on 
the       Duty   of  Temperance   Electors,"  urging   all 
members  to  do  more  work  forthe  Temperauc°e  cause 
and     not     to     join     any     political    organisations 
but  to  umte  together  and  form  a  Temperance  elec- 
toral   party    and   do   our    own    work.     Bro      W 
Sutherland, W.D.Co., spoke  on  the  question  of  Sun- 
day Closing  of  public-houses,    and   very  much  re- 
gretted that  the  House  of  Lords  had  rejected  the 
Durham   Sunday  Closing  Bill.     A  discussion  fol- 
kiwed.  Sister  Woolgar,  and  Bros.    White,  'Vendell 
Goodwin,  ani  Foster  taking  part  ' 


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R.  R-Wide  of  the  sSbject. 
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J.S.— We  regret  the  waste  of  time  and  space,  but    the 
rondemned         ^''°'""'  "  "'°  "'"  ^'^  '""  ^"^  >  ""^  and 


Some  little  commotion  was  occasioned  several 
onths  ago  regarding  the  experience  of  a  gentleman 
well  known  in  this  city,  and  at  the  time  was  a  subject 
of  general  conversation.  In  order  to  ascrtdn  all 
the  facts  beadng  upon  the  matter,  a  representative 
of  this  paper  was  despatche  1  yesterday  to  inter- 
the  gentleman  in  question,  with  the  following 
result :  — 

Captain  W.  H.  Nicholls,  formerly  ia   her  Majesty's 
service,  is  a   man   well    advanced  in  years,  who     has 
""idently  seen  maoh  ot    the    world.       Endowed    by 
^  iture    with    a    stron-  constitution,  ho  was  enabled 
.0  endure  hardships    under  which  many  men    wonld 
have  succumbed.       Through    all  privation  and  expo- 
sure he  preserved  his   constitution    unimpaired         A 
number  of  years  ago,  ho-vevor,   he   began    to    fc'el     a 
strange  undermining  of  his  life.      He  noticed  that  be 
had   less    energy   than    formerly,    that    his  appetite 
was  uncertain  and  changing,  that  he  was  unaccouut- 
ably  weary    at    certain    times    and    correspondin.rly 
energetic  at  others  ;  that  his  head  pained  him,  first''in 
tront  and  then  at  the  base  of  the  brain,  and  that  his 
heart  was  unusually  irregular  in  its  action.    All  these 
troubles  he  attributed  to   some   passing  disorder,  and 
gave  them  little  attention,  but  they  seemed  to  increase 
-  violence  continually,     To  the  writer  he  said  :  - 
'I    never  for  a    moment    thought    these    thin.'s 
I  amounted  to  anything  serious,  and  I  gave  them  llttfe 
If  auy,  thought  ;   but   I  felt   myself  growing  weaker 
all  tne  time,  and  could  in  no  way  account  for  it." 
I      "  Did  you  tak-  no  steps  to  cbeok  these  symptoms  ;" 
"Very  little,  if  any.     I    thought    they    were    only 
rZKIT'^'S  ""='■■  "=""<■'  "'"i  vvould  soon  pass  away. 
But  they  did   not   pass  away,    and    kept    increasing 

fooH^:iT  f"^'  "p""'  '"?'''  """■  '■'  y«»'^  had  passed,' 
I  noticed  that  my  feet  and  ankles  v/ero  beginnin?  to 
swell,  and  that  my  face  under  the  eyes  appeared  pSffy. 
This  indication  incre,ased,until  my  body  be^au  to  fill  with 
watf  r  and  finally  swelled  to  enormous  proportions.  I  vias 
attlioted  with  acute  rhenmatio  pains,  and  was  feirful 
at  times  that  it  wonld  attack  my  heart.  I  coosnltel 
n^\„nr''f'"'""'""'°'°'  physicians,  and  he  gave  me 
no  hope  of  ever  recovering.  He  said  that  I  mi.^ht 
live  several  mouth.s,  bat  my  condition  was  such  that 
neither  myself  nor  any  of  my  family  had  the  slightest 
hope  of  my  recovery.  In  this  condition  a  nLb"r 
of  months  passed  by,  during  which  time  I  had  to  sit 
constantly  in  an  ea.y-chair,  not  being  able  to  lie 
,  lest  I  Should  choke  to  death.  The  slight 
■t.„ihL  "'   *"'^r  ^\P<="'=noeJ  increased    to    most 

terrible  agonies.  My  thirst  was  intense,  and  a  good 
por-ion  of  the  time  I  was  wh.,lly  unconsoiou«.  When 
I  did  recover  my  senses  I  suffered  ,0  severely  that 
my  ones  couM  be  heard  for  nearly  a  mile  V.,  „^ 
can  have    any  idea  of   th,    agun;  I  endured.     l\vas 

ep/VeL'rJ^d-- ,--'^1  "-:•   si'^ernsS 

condition  to  die,  and  that,  too,  of  Brights  disease 
otthekidneysmitsmost  terriule  form  I  th I'nk  r 
should  have  died   had  I   not  learned  of  a  gentleman 

entir^lv  cLel  hi  """^  "'""^J  "'  treatment  which 
lelTflhlZlt^Z\  I  ''«=°'-<l'".8ly  began,  and  at  once 
lelt  a  Change  for  the  better  going  on  in  mv  svstom 
In  theconrsa  of  a  week  the  swellTng  had  gone   from         - 

covrvorr^^dl  ?  °""'*"""^'"<'"  ^^i'^Me  dis- 
covry  ot  modera  times. 

"And  you  feel  apparently  well  now  ?  " 

an;i?tb\t"dttoJs:nd'mf°f°?enr'L^/^r\a'tlr"'f 

has  been  terrib-y  trouble  1  wkh  a  plir,  in'h  r\''.^C 
caused  by  kidney  trouble.has  also  l^"ouZ  b^  mean^ 
of  this  same  great  remedy,  and  my  f.imily  and  m v,e?f 
have  constituted  ourselves  a  ki,„l  ^f  ,!!■  •  ^ 
society  for  su,i.lyingth7;:or%f''"u'r  n  igb  TrS 
with  the  remedy  which  has  been  so  valuable  to  as  ° 

As  the  writerwas  relurnino- home  ho  r.ifl„„.  J 
the  statements  of  the  noble  old  marwitVwhomtZJ 
conversed  and  was.mpressed  not  only  wich  the  truth  of 
his  assertions,  but  also  with  the  sincerity  of  all  hL  acts 
And  he  could  not  but  wish  that   the  thousand!  „h 

TrZ^T?  ^}'t  '"'■^"  '""'''"  "hioh"b:come  so 
-erious  unless  taken  in  time  mi^bt  know  Caotain 
.\i.halh  8  experience  and  them.nner  ia  which  he  wa, 
r":f  :.<0  */■";'"■'  "=''""'  "'  '""  article  -/f.tvT,™ 

Warner  and  Co..  4  7,  Earringdon-street  Lond„;   EC. 


3GG 


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June  7,  1886. 


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^STROPOLITAN     UODQhiS. 
MONDAY. 
Armoury.     Norwood  Schools.  Sonthall,    7.80. 
Benjamin    Franklin.      Percy  llall.  3.  Percy-street,   Tottenham 

foiirt-rojid. 
City  of  London.    ISl,  Aldcrsftate-street,  City. 
Gratitude.    1.  Wells-buildinirs.  Hampstcad.  N.W.     8  IB. 
Orance  Branch      Cong.  achs,.  St.  Martin -street,  Leicester-square 

(entrance.  LorR's-court)-     8.15. 
Retina.    IJritieh  Schools.  Kontish  Town-road.  N.W. 
Shamrock.     Phrenix  CofToe  Tav.,  40  New  Kent-rd.,  S.E.    8,15. 
Vernon.     170'  Pentoiiville-road.  N. 

r  TESDAT. 
Albert.     Mission  Hall,  Dickenson  St.,  Wilkin-3t..  Kentish  Town. 
Albert  Rood  of  Brotherhood.     32.  Beaaon-at.,  Nbw  Cross,  S.K. 
Gen.  0.  Gordon.     Baptist  Chapol,  Mertnn-rd..  Wimbledon.    8.15. 
Hand  uf  Frier.dship    SlvireditcH  ,\ri..s,  ll'\U,  Kingsland-rd.  S.15. 

,Tf,b,-  T', -;     r ,..  lui.-  IT  .11  riMir.li.-l    ni:ii.pl,Edcwaro  rd..N.W. 

Lniiii.  ■'■   r  r  .  .    i.,-i  ": ..    r(|.";'..    k  of  1(1.1, S.Lambeth-rd  ) 

N>'"  .     .  i-    .  i    .      I    .  I  I  ,('hiircli-st.  I>optford 

SitT.ri    I       }       ,■       ■        '  .     .    i;    ■     M:,rlin.«troet,  Stratford. 

\\".  'Ii  "  ^l'>'       \    ■'■' ;d(<'!.  i;  .   (M  ,  -..mil  >[.,  Wandsworth. 

WEDNESDAY. 
Crown  of  Surrey,     Welcome  Hnll,  Westow-st ,  Upper  Norwood. 
Golden  Stream.  St.  .Tame-;'s  Mi3.Hal].St..Tames'9-rd.,Rermondsey. 
Good  Shepherd.     Ebeuczer  Ch.  School -room.  North  E"id-road, 
Harringay.     Pizzey's  Coffee  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Joseph  Payne.     Christ  Church  Sch.    Charlton-st.,  Somera  Town 
Var^aret  M'Cnrrey,     Sydnev  Hall.  r.£ader-3trept,  Chelsea. 
New  Clapham  Excelsior.    Washington  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 
road  Station. 
P  nidcntial.  Thenall.St.AnnR-rd..BrUton(iirKenTiin(?fon  Gate). 
The  Mint.     Colliers'  Rent  Hall.    Lon-r-lane,  Sout  hwarb,  S.E. 

THURSDAY. 
Crystal  Palace.     Prnge  Hall,  Station-road.  Anerley. 
Freedom  of  London.      Rev.    Harvey  Smith's  Chapel    Bethnal 

Green-road.    8.15. 
General  Garfield.     Paradise-road  School,  ClaDham-^o^d. 
Gresham.    Coffee  Tavern,  Lonehborough-park,  Brixton. 
Eeart'.i  Contput.     68,  Neal  strpet.  Lone  Acre.     8  15 
Hope  of  Streatharo.  IronPchool-room,  Nntal-road,Streatham. 
James  McCurrey.     Bedford  Hall,  Upoer  Manor-st..  Chelsea. 
London  Olive  Branch.  lecture  Hall.  Kingsgate-st,,  Holborn.  8.30 
Pnlmerston.     42,  Hartflcdd-road,  Wimbledon. 
Shaftesbury  Park      Pdm.  Meth.  School.  Grayshott-rnad.     8.15. 
Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace,  High-street,  Notting  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Methodist  Free  Church,  Bollo  Bridge-road 
Trinity.     Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  TriJiity-street,  Borough. 
William  Linsley.     .Vssociation  Rooms,  South-st.,  Wandsworth. 

FRIDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.     Camden  Hall,  Kinir-st,.  Camden  Town.     8.30. 
Hritiflh  Queen.     Mall  H;tll,  Nutting  Hill  Gate.     8  30. 
Coverdale.     Edinburgh  Castle,  Rhodeswell-road.  Limehouse. 
Finsbuiy  Progress,     liiy,  Blackstocb-rd.,  Highbury  Vale. 
Gtoavenor,  — Teetotal  Hall,  Otorge-st.,  Sloatie-sci.,  Chelsea. 
John  Bowen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-rondf  Deptford 
Peckham.    Albert  flnll,  Albert-roid.  P^ckham.    .Tuv.Tflm.    6.30 
I'ride  of  Lyttleton.     P^ys'  School,  High-street.  Shadwell. 
South  London.      Bible  Christian  Scbool-roim,  Waterloo-road. 

SATURDAY. 
Cornerstone.     Temperance  Hall,  Higb-street.  Poplar. 
George  Thomeloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blackfriars.  S.E. 
G.  W.  Johnpon.     Temp  Hall,  North-at..  Kennington-rd.     7.45 
Mile  End.     German  Wesleyan  Chapel,  Commercial-road,  E. 
Victoria  Park.     Twig  Folly  Schools,  Bonner-lane,  Bethnal  Green. 

PROVINCIAL   LODGES. 

MONDAY. 
ALDERSHOT.— Mrs.Stovild'3  School-room,  Albert-road.     7.30, 
ALTJKRSEOT.— Ash  Vale.     Mrs.  Cooksey's  House,  Oommiseariat 

Bridge.    7.30 
BlackP'^OL.— Guiding  Star.     Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 
BrioHTOh. — Royal  Suspex.    Sussex-street  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
Brighton.— Queen's  Park.     Bentham-road  Mission  Hall. 
Bpsom.— Epsom  ll(tme  Circle.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
Lancastkr.— C^ounty   Palatine.      Market  Hall.    Coffee  House, 

Cora  Market- street.  7.30. 
Sandwich.— Richboro'  Cantle.      Templars'  Hall,  High-st.     7.30, 
Woking.— Maybury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  HoteL 

TUESDAY. 
BlRMlNonAM.— Sandford  Alodel.  St  Savlonr'a  Sch.,  Farm-st.  7.45 
Bdckinoham.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30 
Cambridge.— Loyal  Cambridge.  G.T.Miss.IIall.Victoria-Pt.  8.15.' 
CHBLMSFORD.-  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rmg  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 
Foots  Cray.— Bu=y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.80 
Gbkat  Yarmouth.— -Good  Hope.    Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  45. 
^niLDPORD.— Stephen  Percy.     Ward-street  HalL    8.15. 
HASTINGS.-Saxou.     Old  Totvn  Hall,  High-gt.        7  80. 
Lbicebtee- —Excelsior.     Charles-atreet  School-room.     7.30. 
Manchester.— Tower  of  Refuge,   P.  M.  Sch.,  Upper  Moas-lane, 

Hulme. 
MANCHRSTER.~Rev,  C.  Garrett.  2fl.  Hewltt-st,,  HIghtown.    7  45. 
MANCHESTER.- Good  Samaritan,  Cong.  Sch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.30, 
PLYMODTH,- Temple  of  Peace.     Borough  Arms.     Bedford-st 
RypE  (I.W.).     Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  High-etrpet. 
SAFPRON  WALDEN .-—Saffron.     Temperance  Hall,  Hill-st.     8.5. 
BlTTlNOB'>URNK.— Father  Mathew.     Crescent-st.  Schoi-rm.  7.30. 
Worthing.— Workman's  Own.    Temp.  Institute,  Ano-st. 

WEDNESDAY 
Bath.— Cotterell    Friends*  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
Brighton.— Brighthelmstone,  Belgrave-street  School-room. 
ChbstER.- Octagon.    Temperance  Hall,  Frodsham-street. 
Enderby  (Leicester).- Charles  Brook.     National  School-room. 
GODALMING. — Friends.     Congregational  School-room, 
Hull. — Always  Active.     Lower  Union-street  Club-room. 
NoRBiTON. — Hope  of  NorbitOD,     I'rira.  Meth.  Ch., Victoria-road. 
SOOTHKND.~NU  Desperandnm.     British  dchools.  High-street 
St.  Leonards. — St.  Leonards.    Temperance  Hall,  Norman-road. 
Wkdnesbdry.— Pioneer.  Prim, Meth, School-rm., Lea  Brook.  7,30. 
Wbtmouth.— Caxton.    Temperance  Hall,  Pajk-atreet. 
WlSBSCH.— OlarksOQ  Lecture  Room  Public  HaU. 

THURSDAY. 
Birmingham. — Severn -street.    Severn -street. 
Bolton.— Claremont.  Barlor  Arms  C.  Tav,, Higher  Erdge-3t.7.:J0. 
Gravesend.— Star.  Public  Hall. 

GT,  Yarmouth.— Bethel.    Mariners  Chapel,  South  Quay.    7.30. 
Kingston.- Klngaton-upon-Hull.   G.T.  Hall,  St.  John's-st.  7.30. 
Leeds.- Nil  Desperandnm.  WJntoun-st.  Sch.-rm.  (off  North-st.) 
LKI0E3TER.— Emanuel.     Frlar-lane  Sunday-school. 
MANCHESTER.— City.  Temp,  Hall, StanIey.ot.,Port-st,, Piccadilly 


RaM-Soati:.— Snug  Harbour.     Sailors'  Bethel,  I^eopold-st.    7.30, 
Shkfi'ikld.— Pennington  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
Spalding.- Hand  in  Hand.     Temperance  Hall.    8.15. 
Stoneiiouse  CPlymouth).— Mt.  Edecnmbe,  Sailors'  Welcome. 
Sr.  NE(iT8.— Star  of  St.  Ncuta,     Wesleyan  Day  School. 

FRIDAY 
Blackpool.— Gleam  of  Hope.  Union  Cb.  8cW.-rm  .  Abingdon  st. 
Briohton. — AdvanceGuard.  Lewes  Rd.,  Ooncl.  Schl.  Km.,  8.16 
Bristol.— Morning  Star.     Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7.45. 
Darnall.— Hopeof  Darnall.     Cou^reRattonal  School.     7.30. 


Mancoesthr.- L.R.Whitworth,117.GroBvenor-8t.,A)13ainta.7.45 
New  MalDEN. -Sure  Refuse.  Bap.  Oh.8ch.-rm..KinE?ston-rd.7.30. 
OXFORD.— City  of  Oxford.     Temperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TUNBRii.oE  WELL3 —Silent  Dew.     Friendly  Societies  Hali. 
Weymouth.— noi)e  of  Weymouth.     Temp.  Hall,  Park -st.    7.30 

SATURDAY. 
Earrow-IN-Fcrnhss.- Hope  of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Greengate. 
Birmingham.- NilDesperandum,  Richardson Schl.-rm.. Farm-st. 
Guildford.— Rescue.    Ward-street  Hall.    7.30. 
Leeds.- St.  George's  Rosebud,      Presbyterian  Church  Lecture 


T'LYMoi'Tll.- Ark  of  Love.  Hope  Chap.  School-rm.,  Ebrington-st. 
PONi.YWAlN  (Mon.).— Esmond.    Trinity  Schoolroom. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jkbsbt.— Bir  H.  Havelock.      G.  T.  Hall.  Unioo-st.    Thursday 

IRELAND. 
DcBi.iN.— St.  Catheriue'fl,     Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
Month  Video.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delas  Piedras     Tues 
Monte  Video.— Pioneer.     Catte  Guarani,  No.  19.     Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Carlton.    Independent  Church  School- 
room, Rathdown -street  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.     Monday 
ADSTKALIA  (SODTh). 
flrand    Lodge    of   9oiith     Anstr.illa    I.O.O.T 
R.  W.G.  Lodgo  or  the  World. 
Hambeis  of  tHe  Urder  emiirratlng  to  South  AnsuaUa  will  pieue 
-  --the  addresa  of  the  O.W.S.— W.   w.  Winwood,  I.O.O.T.  Offlee 


Adelaide,  9^. 


MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 

Aden,  Arabia.— Hope  of  Aden, Steamer  Point ;  Thursday,  7. 

Alexandria.- Ut  Prosim.     Sailors'  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7, 

Rawal    Pindee— Excelsior.         2nd   Royal    Sussex     Regiment. 

School-room,  The  Fort.    Monday,  7.     L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 

idrew's.      Ist  Black    Watch.        F 

arracks.  Thursday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt. 

Egypt.- Lorae.     N.W.  Block,  Ramleh  Barracks. 

H.M.S.  Superb,  Zanth.— Rose  of  the  East.    Tues. 

Fortsea.— Portsmouth  Garrison,     Cairn  Restaurant,     Sat.     7. 

Ramlkh  (Egypt).- Branch  of  Egypt's  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 

Richmond  (.Yks.)— Howard's  Green.  Workman's  Hall, Thursday, 7. 

,^HELLAL(AMsouao.)—GA8tle  ot  Gibraltar.  Ist.  B  itt.  Dorset  Regt. 

SHnEUURYNESS.— Hope  Mission-room,    High-street.     Monday. 

Malta.— Sbropshire  GuidiBg  Star    a.,  The  Rest.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 

Newry.— Homeward  Bound,  M  13.     Infant  School.     Mon.7. 

OLD  BromPton.— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.6.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 

H.M.S,  Nelson,  Australia.- Red  Cross.    Saturday. 


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S WALLOWING  POISON.  Spurts  of  disgusting 
mucou3  from  the  nostrils,  or  dropping  upon  the 
tonsils,  a  stnoped-up  feeling  in  the  head  and  dull  pains 
in  the  forehead,  with  incessant  blowing  of  the  nose, 
hawkingand  spitting,  and  a  bad  breath  ;  this  is  Catarrh, 
the  forerunner  of  Consumption.  No  other  such  loath- 
some and  treacherous  malady  curses  mankind.  While 
asleep  the  Catarrhal  impurities  are  inhaled  into  the 
Lungs,  and  swallowed  into  the  Stomach  to  Poison  every 
part  of  the  system.  Dr.  Lane's  Catarrh  Cure  affords  im- 
mediate relief  and  a  permanent  Cure  of  this  dangerous 
and  unpleasant  disease,  relieves  headache,  and  purifies 
the  breath.  It  ia  sold  by  all  Chemists  and  Dealers.  A 
Treatise  on  Catarrh,  its  treatment  and  Cure,  sent  free, 
post,  paid,  to  anybody  on  application  ;  or  a  Sample  Bottle 
of  the  Kemedy  sent,  carnage  paid,  to  any  address  on 
receipt  of  Is.— Address,  Fbkdk.  W.  Halk,  (Jl,  Chandoa 
ettreet,  Covent  Garden ._London. 

Employment  "^t"  "yourTown—home;— 

Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  timR  ;  work  sent  hy  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vassin(f. — Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


IMPEY  &  CLOTHIERS' 

Avalon  Jams,  Pickles  &  Syrups. 


A  12lb.   sample  box    containing  (10   varieties),  can   be 
forwarded  on  receipt  of  5s., 

Or  a  281b.   ditto,    ditto  (12  varieties),   lOa.,  will  be  for- 
warded on  receipt  of  P.O.O.  or  stamps. 

No  charge  for  jars,  tins,  or  packages. 


STEAM  PRESERVING  WORKS, 


mediterranean  grand  lodge. 

The  annual  session  was  lield  at  the  U.  S.  Insti- 
tute, on  Saturday,  May  1,  at  2  p.m.  The  LoJcje 
was  called  to  order  by  Brci.  G.  Humphreys, 
G.W.C.T  The  Credential  Committee  reported  11 
brothers  to  be  in  waiting  to  receive  G.  L.  Degree, 
which  was  duly  conferred.  The  reports  of  ofKcers 
were  then  given  in  and  accepted.  The  G.  \V. 
See's  report  shewed  that  good  work  h.id  been 
done,  and  earnestly  hopei  tliatthe  newG.  L.ofhcers 
would  go  to  work  with  a  will  and  increnae  the  wel- 
fare of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

The  report  of  Bro.  Humphreys,  G.W.C.T., 
which  was  an  excellently  compiled  document,  was 
adopted  with  enthusiasm.  Some  of  its  headings 
were  as  follow,  and  much  good  advice  was  given 
under  each  : — "  State  of  the  Order,"  "  Good  of  the 
Order,"  "  Lodge  Programmes,  "  "  Temperance 
Headings  in  the  Lodges,"  (in  which  the  members 
were  urged  to  increase  the  number  of  Watch- 
words now  taken,  viz.,  130),  "  The  .Juvenile 
Order,"  &c.,  &c. 

The  election  of  officers  was  then  proceeded  with 
when  it  was  resolved  to  elect  the  undermentioned 
oHicei-s  between  the  Lodges  that  are  n(»t  in  Malta 
{viz.,G.W.V.T.  and  G.A.S).  to  be  elected  in  Shrop- 
shire Guiding  Star  Lodge  at  Cairo  ;  G.D.M.,  Castle 
of  Gibraltar  Lodge  (Dorset  Regiment),  at  Assoum  ; 
G.  W.  Ch.,  G.  Sentinel,  Guiding  Star  Lodge,  at 
Gibraltar,  the  remainder  at  Malta,  which  was  as 
follows  :  G.W.C.T.,  Bro.  Humphreys,  re-elected  ; 
G.W.  Co.,  Bro.  AVright,  re-elected  ;  G.W.S.,  Bro. 
Ashdown  ;  G.W.T.,  Bro.  Armes  ;  O.S.J.T.,  Sister 
Ashdown  ;  G.W.M.,  Bro.  Stewart  ;  G.G., 
Bro.  Newman  ;  G.  Messr.,  Bro.  Etheridge.  Recess 
was  then  granted  for  refreshments,  after 
which  the  G.L,  re-opened  and  Sub-Lodge  and 
received  Degree  members  were  admitted.  The 
session,  which  was  brought  to  a  close  at  9.30  p.m., 
was  a  very  earnest  an.i  sensible  one.  The  place 
cliosen  for  next  annual  session  was  Malta  on 
Easter  Monday,  1887. 


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eoing  and  pm-itying  the  system.  They  are  both 
pleasant  and  cheap,  as  five  or  six  gallons  of  the 
beet  Herb  Beer  m»y  be  made  from  one  (>d. 
Packet,  by  which  thousands  have  been  rescued 


of  stamps,  from  the  Sole  aianufacturer  and 
Proprietor.  W.  'I'RIMNELL,  Medical  Botanist, 
Cardiir. 


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Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  which  pass  under  Blmllar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Pieparatioa  gives  to  the  Beverage, 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  rlecidedly  refreshing, 
fltimnlating,  and  invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Non-Abstainer,  and  is  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  pabllc 
taste,  and  its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  asamildandgeneroac 
tonic,  greatly  asalat  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 
general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and  2s.  esoh.  Sole  Proprietors 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obtained  Wholesale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  MA^ON,  Manufacturing 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  Chemists.  Be  sure  you  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enough  to  make  Four  Gallons,  sent 
curlas«  paid  to  any  address  tor  0  stamps.    AGBNTS  WliilBP. 


Jus-E  r,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD 


K  SAFE 


WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE 

la  made  Jrom  a  simple  tropical  leaf  of  rare  value,  and  is  a 
voHtivf  rfmedy  tor  all  diseases  that  caut^e  pains  in  the 
loweir  part  o(  tho  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache,  jaun- 
dico,  dizziness,  gravel,  and  all  difficulties  of  the  kidneys, 
liver,  and  urinary  organs.  For  Fimale  Diseases  it  1ms  no 
equal.  It  restores  the  organs  that  ma/cc  the  blood,  andhence 
13  the  best  Shod  Purifier.  It  is  the  only  known  remedv 
that  cures  BRIGHT'S  DISEASE.  « 

( For  Diabetes  use  Warner's  Safe  IHabetes  Cure.  ijG  per  Bottle.) 
Take  WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
Chemists  and  Druggists,  andat  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  II  your 
chemist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  your 
orders  to  H.  H.  WARNER  £  CO.,  47,  FARRINGOON  ST.,  LONDON.  E.C 


c 


COCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


Ill  Boxoa  at  Is.  lirt..  i^.  9,1..  4.^.  6.1..  and  lis. 


C^ 


CKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Boxes  at  la.  Ijd.  29.  9d.,  4n.  6a.,  and  lis. 


u 


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OCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PltLS. 


<,  GREAT    ORMOND  STREET, 


THE    FKIENP    OF    4LL ! 


HOLLOWAYS  PILLS 


ih«M  fsmGua  FilU  FUSIFT  ths  BLOOD,  and  ae\ 
aioit  poverfally,  yet  lootliingiy  on  the  IJVE7 
glOUACB .  SIDNEYS,  and  BOWELS,  giTlng 
(ONE,  ENi;KOT,  and  VIOOB  to  the  wliols  i/ateiE, 
^ey  are  wonderfully  efficacions  in  all  ailments 
incidental '  to  FEMALES,  Tonng  or  Old,  Uarribii' 
01  Single,  and  as  a  general  FAMILY  MEDICINE,  fo- 
ihe  cure  ot  most  complaints  tbc^r  i,re  unequalled 

•FOR  THE~BLOOD"rs  THETlFE^*" 


GIsARKKS 


WORLD-FAMED 


I:^|ililili'/IK^|[I|;H 


Is  ffftrrauLeil  to  oleanwe  the  bloou  from  all  imparities  from  wbflt 
wver  oanse  arisinc:.  For  Scrofnla,  Scurvy,  Soros  of  all  kinds. 
Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  ita  effects  are  marrelloafl.  Thousands  of 
toftimonials  from  all  parte.  In  bottles,  2fl.  9d.  each,  and  in  cans 
-"  ---  times  the  quantity,  lis.  each,  of  all  Chemists.  Sent  to  any 
■  132  etampi  by  the  Proprietors,  Thb  Lincoiji 


OKG.\N  OF  THE  SILVER  STAR  BRIGADE. 
Aiso  published  as  th6 

JUVENILE     TEMPLAR, 

One  Halfpenny,  Monthly. 

JUNE  NUMBER  NOW  READY. 

CHIEF    CONTENTS. 

TEETOTAL     BLCE     COAT     BOYS     AT    THE 
MANSION  HOUSE  (With fuU-pajse  illustration). 
A  COLLECTION  POEM. 
THAT.S  THE  WAY  TO  DO  IT. 
WB.K1  AILED  OLIVER; 
THE  HIDDEN  HOOK    (Illustrated). 
THEY  DIDN'T  THINK    (Poetry). 
'IN  THE  ELEVENS"    (Illustrated). 
A  KIND  ACT. 

THE  TWO  BOYS  ;  OR,   HONESTY  IS  BEST. 
PROVE  IT  BY  MOTHER. 
PRETTY  LITTLE  MAIDEN. 
WATER  DRINKERS. 

OTHER  ILLUSTRATIONS  &  READABLE  BITS 


Remittance  by  P.0.0.  payable  to  .John  Kempstee  at 
Fleet-street  Post-office,  or  by  Halfpenny  Stamp.s. 
London  -.—John  Kkmpster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court, 
Fleet-street,  E.G. 


Temperance  Hotels. 

TTirfloOos  3In.  Dfl'  a   ,"iiB.    lOn.Sd.Dor  Line  hevond 


ILFRACOMBE.— fosTEE's  PniVATK  Hotel  akd  boabd 
INO  EsTABLlsHMKNT,  the  Only  One  on  strict  Temperance 
prlncipleg.     Hote  new  Address,    Blenheim   House,  overlooking 


1_UNDUP1— l».'Oi.'-»  l>;«ir«HA»OA  Bull.!..  1 
jrescenfc,  W.O  Oomfortiible  accommodation.  Pat 
a.L.  Kxrtnntive.  Oloseto  KiiBton.  St.Pancras  and  Kins 


LONDON-— TaaKTEES  Tsmpkraiio  Uohl.  7,  8  and  a. 
Bridtfu^ator-aquare.  Barbican,  City,  B.C.,  near  Aldersgate-stree*, 
Metropolitan  Uailway  Station.  Most  centra]  for  bnsinHss  or 
pleasure  ;  comfortable  and  homely  ;  charges  strictly  moderate; 


Estalilished  l!j51 

BIRKBECK   BANK.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

TKEEB  per  CENT.  INTEKE.ST  allowod  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO  per  CBNT.  INTEREST  on  CURRENT  ACCOnNTS 
calculated  on  the  minimum  monthly  balances,  when  not  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  BaulE  undertakea  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  of  Deeds,  Writings,  aud  other  Securities  and  Valualiles  ; 
Ihe  collection  of  liiUa  of  Exchange,  Dividends  and  Coupons  ;  and 
the  Purchase  aud  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Annuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Cil'cular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKBECK  ALMANACK,    with  full  particulars,  pos 
free,  on  application. 
FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 

The  Birkbeck  Building  Soclety'3  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  MiUiona. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  POK  TWO 
GUINEAS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Posscs..ion 
aud  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOClEry,  29,    Southampton-buildiugs,  Chancery- 

H°"°'0WT0  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  SHILLINGS  PER  JIONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Ollice  of  the  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD    LAND  SOCIETY 

THE  BIRKBECK  ALMANACK,  with  fuU  particulars,  on 
application. 

FRANCIS  RAVEN30KOFT,  Manager. 


B    ALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  fiy:int:3  ot 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Ftiteeti  Feet  Uiah. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  0.>cen,  Don- 
keys, Zeljraa,  Monster  Bii'da,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  wliich  fly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
laughter  wlien  seen  capering  in  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  life;  likewise  a  very  droll 
figure  of  John  Bai'leycom  in  his  barrel  12It. 

IW  ^'«''' 

U  I'ull  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
■'  Hope,  Temperance  and  Gala  Committees,  on 
application  to  BEN  ILLINGWOHTH,  3,  Rehecca-street,  City- 
road,  Bradford,  Yorks. 

X.B.— A  Grand  Ordinary   10ft.   Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
atldress  for  14  stamps.     Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  It  stamps. 


C^ORNS  AND  BUJNIUNS.— A  gentleman,  many 
J  years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  mformation  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incoo 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  G. 
J.  Potts.Esq.,  Ware  Herta.  Thia  is  noqoack  impoature 


Regalia!  Regalia  I  RegaliaT 

MANCrACTDRED  AT  THX 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingham. 

BEST  SIATERIAL.     BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  HAKE. 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Regalia. 


Grand  Lod^e  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/6 
(without  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lodge 
eUk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
»nd  35/-. 


Third    Degree    (Purple)    Eegalia. 

Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purplb 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen  ;   with  narrow 

gold  br.aid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 

with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 

with  fringe  and  auperior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  15/-, 

and  18/-. 
Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fuUy 

trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing  G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/G,  22/-,  23/-, 
20/6,  30/-,  and  35/-. 

District  Lodge  OfiBcers'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  14,  £2  lOs.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette, wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  pnrple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  aozen  (plain) ; 
D.L.  Members*  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
memliership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies',RegaUa,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  1.5/6,  to 
any  price.-  ' 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen ;  with  -arrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6;  tin  japanned  ease,  Oftk 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/-. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS*    WATCHWORD. 


.Tone  7,  1885. 


AN  EXPERIENCE  Ot  FIFTY  YEARS  HAS    PKOVED  TFAT 


Asthma,  Nervous  Debility,  Female  Complaints,  &c.,  &c, 

The  PILLS  arc  Bold  in  Boxes  at  Is.  lid.  and  43.  6d.  each  ;  the 
ELIXIR  in  Bottles  at  48.  6(1.  and  Us.  each,  bj  all  Chemists  and 
Patent  Medicine  Vendors  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Ur. 
BflOtE,  Scarborough.  Around  each  Box  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
DirectionB  lor  the  guidance  of  Patients  Id  all  Diseases. 


DR.    ROOEE'S    ANTILANCET. 

dronlation  FOUR  MtLUONS-172  Pages. 

Everybody  ehould  read  it ;  as  a  Ifandy  Ouidt  to  DoiMttie 
Uedicine  It  is  invaluable.  Send  lor  a  copy,  post  free  from  Dr. 
BiOoKB.  Scarborough,  EnglaJid. 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Is  specially  recommended  by  several  eminent  Fhyaicians 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti* 
Lancet." 

It  has  been  used  with  the  most  si^al  Bucceas  for 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  OonBumption,  CouRhs,  Influenza, 
ConBumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortness 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d,,  43.  6d.,  and  lis,  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chem'sts,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M, 
CROSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


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I  IfrH)    FOR  MriTUAL  Life  AssrEJHOic. 
London  Board: 
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C.B.,  United  Service     Olub 
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London. 
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Chester,      and       Pembroke- 
square,  W.,  London. 
Medical  Officers  .-  Dr.  James  Edmunds,  8,  Grafton-street,  Picoa 
dilly;  Dr.  Thos.  Barlow,  10.  MontaETue-street,  Eussell-square. 
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BUSINESS  FOR  YEAR  1885. 

No.  of  Policies  issued  £2,324. 

Amount  Assured       640,lb7 

New  Annual  Premiums      23,319  173  .Id. 

Annual  Income  4^Jfi.000 

Added  to  capital  daring  188r>       212,000 

Accumulated  Capital,  Slst  December.  1885     ...  3,817.000 
Receipts  and  Expouditore  in  the  Temperance  and  U^neral  Sec- 
tions kept  distinct.    The  profits  in  the  Temperance  Sections  hare 
iaeen  about  20  per  cent,  more  than  in  the  Oeneral. 

Entire  Profits  and  also  the  Aooumulated  Fund  belong  to    the 
Assured. 

For  prospectuses,  Ac.,  apply  to  THOMAS  OASH,  Secretary. 

19'A  few  active  Temperance  men  wanted  a^  Agents. 

Mr.  J.  W-  Willis,  Bristol  District  Agent  for  the  above.  Temper 

once  and  General  Provident  Insurance     BuUdioi^B,   97.    Ashley 

raad  (St.  Barnabas),  Bristol. 


JtlisccliancouB. 


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bymptoms  so  prevalent    with  the   sex.       Boxes    Is. 

2^.  9d.  of  all  Chemists.      Sent  anywhere  for  15  or  St  .'Stamps, 

by  The    Lincoln   and   Midland    Counties  Drug    Co.,  Lincoln.— 


A  BEAUTIFDL  GIFT   AND   REWARD  BOOK. 
THE   TEMPERANCE 

PILGRIM'S   PROGRESS; 

Or.  Sobero's  Search  for  his  Fatherland. 
By    J.    JAMES    RIDGE,    M.D.,  B.3.,  B.So. 

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THE  GHOST    AT    THE    RAILWAY 
STATION. 

"They  say  there's  a  ghost  at  the  railway  station, 
air  !  He  was  moaning  last  night  fearful, and  all  the 
young  women  is  frightened  away 

"  Why  young  women  ?— are  there  no  men  at 
railway  stations  1" 

"Yes,  sir,  there's  passengers,  but  this  is  in  the 
refreshment-rooms  where  the  young  ladies  is.  They 
say  the  ghost  has  took  to  moaning  since  Friday, 
and  they  can  make  out  words  here  and  there,  but 
no  one  can't  see  anything,  sir." 

Well  !  Thomas,  I  am  not  surprised  that  beings 
from  another  world  should  moan  and  groan  over 
the  fate  of  those  who  have  fallen  victims  to 
intemperance  since  that  refreshment  bar  was 
opened,  but  I  will  go  and  see  for  myself  what  I  can 
loake  of  this  spirit  who  moans  to  the  discomtiture 
of  the  young  ladies  in  the  bar." 

"  Accordingly  the    Rev.    James  Clifford  walked 

into  the  town  of  C and    instituted    inquiries. 

True  enough,  as  his  gardener  had  stated,  mysterious 
sounds  were  heard  in  the  refreshment  bar,  and 
the  popular  mind  was  much  excited.  After 
having  convinced  himself  that  many,  if  not  all, 
these  sounds  were  produced  by  a  high  westerly  wind 
blowing  through  a  keyhole,  alongseveral  wires,  and 
(lapping  gently  the  registers  of  two  of  the  unused 
stoves,  Mr.  Clifford  bethought  himself  of  the  capital 
opportunity  this  small  e.xcitement  afforded  for 
culcating  a  lesson  on  Temperance. 

The  next  day  bills  were  posted  in  various  parts 
of  the  town,  headed  :  — 

"  Ghost-s  !  Gho.st.s  !  Ghcsts  !  Como  and  hear 
the  Rev.  Jamss  Clifford  on  The  Ghost  at  the  Rail- 
way Station.  Meeting  to  be  held  in  the  goods 
shed,  kindly  lent  for  the  occasion,  itc,  &c.  It  is 
expected  that  some  of  the  ghosts  will  be  heard 
during  the  evening." 

Punctually  at  8  o'clock  the  rev.  speaker  appe.ired 
upim  the  platform,  made  of  packing  cases  and  odds 
and  ends,  and  found  an  eager  crowd  of  upturned 
faces  waiting  his  arrival. 

A  guard  off  duty  having  been  voted  to  the  chair, 
the  lecturer  at  once  plunged  into  his  subject. 

*' Ladies  and  gentlemen,"  he  commenced,  "men 
say  we  have  a  ghost  among  us  ;  a  voice  which  wails 
at  midnight  in  the  refreshment  bar,  a  pitiful  cry 
which  thrills  the  heart,  a  knock,  knock,  knocking 
from  the  lone  land  where  the  dead  wait— wait  and 
watch  the  living.  I  tell  you  there  are  many  ghosts 
who  haunt  that  bar — many  voices,  many  wailin* 
cries,  and  that  there  are  spirits  who  knock  .all  niglil 
long  hoping  to  be  heard,  but  we  are  deaf  to  tireii 
appeals.  1  shall  endeavour  to  personate  a  few  of 
these "  ;  and,  lowering  his  voice,  the  speaker 
went  on  :  — 

'  I  was  a  railway  porter  ;  I  earned  fair  wages, 
and  being  civil,  I  took  a  lot  of  money  in  tips.  I  had 
a  wife  and  cldldren,  but  they  went  hungry  and  were 
badly  clothed.  I  drank,  and  drank  in  this  bar,  .and 
at  a  little  public-house  round  the  corner,  until  I 
"■'d  at  42  and  left  my  wife  without  a  penny. 
\Vill  none  ..f  you  listen  when  I  moan,  and  moan  ? 
Tell  mymates  to  give  up  drinking,  to  live    a    sober 


"  I  was  a  cabman  ;  I  had  five  children  and  as 
good  a  wife  as  man  ever  had.  The  money  I  tool 
would  have  kept  us  all  in  comfort,  but  I  spent 
shilling  after  shillingin  thisbar,.and  in  prettynearly 
every  public-house  I  came  to,and  they  went  short  at 
home.  For  years  my  wife  had  no  newclothcs.her  old 
mistress  supplying  her  with  bonnet  or  gown  just 
decent  enough  to  go  about  in.  '  He's  a  good  lius- 
band,'  she  would  say,  '  if  the  drink  did  not  sap  up 
his  money  so.  All  cabmen's  alike,  and  he  never 
gave  me  a  blow  in  his  life,  as  many  does  ! '  Yet 
when  they  carried  me  to  a  drunkard's  grave,  she 
felt,  poor  soul,  that  she  was  better  off  without  me. 
Why  don't  the  rest  of  you  listen  to  what  I  say,  take 
your  money  home,  save  it  while  you  can  ?  Soon,  it 
may  be,  the  time  will  come  when  you  will  have  to 
ask  the  parish  for  its  two  or  three  shillings  a 
week  as  I  had, and  I  once  owned  the  best  horse  and 
carriage  that  turned  out  of  the  yard." 

Then,  in  the  plaintive  voice  of  a  young  girl,  Mr. 
Clifford  continued  : — 

"  I  was  second  nurse  in  Mr.  Selwyn's  family  ;  I 
took  my  quarter's  wages  to  go  home,  and  I  met  a 
friend  in  the  bar,  who  asked  me  to  drink  a  »Iass  of 
wine  in  honour  of  her  birthday.  I  drank  Hrst  one 
glass,  then  another,  before  I  got  into  the  train. 
Presently  I  fell  asleep,  until  arriving  at  Boxall  | 
Station  I  heard,  and  only  half  heard,  them  call  the 
name,  jumped  up  (my  head  all  swimming  and 
confused),  opened  the  carriage  door  without  seeing 
that  the  train  was  moving,  and  remembered  no  more 
until  I  heard  the  nurse  say  at  the  hospital  •  She  is 
conscious,  but  sinking  fast.'  Will  no  one  listen  to 
my  walling  cry  ?  Tell  my  fellow-servants  three 
glasses  of  wine  killed  me  ;  that  if  I  had  never 
entered  the  place  where  they  sold  this  dreadful 
poison,  I  should  not  have  been  found  mangled  and 
half  dead  upon  the  lino  at  Boxall. " 
Again,  the  voice  of  a  well-bred  lady  spoke  :— 
"  I  purchased  brandy  in  this  bar  to  refresh  my- 
self during  my  sorrowful  journey  to  bid  good-bye 
to  my  husband,  who  was  leaving  England  with  his 
regiment.  I  arrived  at  Plymouth  intoxicated,  so 
,nf.,.,„,f„.i    *.,„i  T    (.gyi^j  ^ij    ,jj,^  ^^    good-bye 


into  a  siding.  I  never  saw  the  signals,  which  were 
dead  against  me.  The  enemy  had  stolen  away  my 
orains,  and  I  lay  with  ray  skull  sm.ashed  in  at 
Exeter.  Will  no  one  listen  to  my  knock,  knock, 
knocking,  as  I  try  to  shout  to  all  my  old  comrades  ^ 
As  sure  as  you  put  the  enemy  in  your  mouth  he'll 
steal  away  your  brains,  and  even  while  you  boast  of 
your  strength  and  your  freedom,  he  may  take  your 
life  away,  and  that  of  others,  as  he  did  that  night 
at  the  junction — 19  of  us  in  all.  Never  a  place 
where  they  sell  the  accursed  liquor,  but  we  wail, 
and  moan,  and  knock,  hoping  to  make  some  of  you 
listen  and  bid  you  give  up  tlio  habit  of  drinking 
now,  at  once,  and  for  ever." 

The  rev.  speaker  then  solemnly  pronounced  a 
benediction  and  was  gone,  but  it  was  not  until 
some  moments  afterwards  that  men  began  to  move 
slowly  aw.ay  to  their  homes,  some  of  them  remark- 
ing that  every  word  they  had  heard  was  true,  and 
that  drink  was  at  the  bottom  of  half  the  evil  the 
world  suffered  from.  Let  us  hope  that  not  a  few 
mnly  pledged  themselves  to  give  it  up  '*  now, 
at  once,  and  for  ever." — British  IVomeii'x  Ten 


THcr  Jiinriiul. 


tipcr 


TURN  OVER  A  NEW  LEAF. 


intoxicated   that 


pay  ;  Burford,  when  the  drink's  in  the  w 
No  use,  I  was  in  a  queer  temper  Thev  had 
snapped  me  up  for  being  behind  my  time,  f  knew 
it  was  my  own  fault,  but  it  made  me  savage  I 
took  a  glass  and  had  my  flask  filled.  '  O  that  man 
life,  and  to  shun  These  places  whe^e'drink  is  soTdis   t°^lf-lll^"l'!l'I'Z!"^°.^i'^^^^^^^^ 


leave  him  with  no  tender  messages,  and  the  ship 
sailed  and  I  knew  nothing.  Then  I  drank  to 
drown  the  thought  of  it,  and  I  had  a  fever  on 
the  brain,  and  it  killed  me.  Do  you  not  hear  my 
voice  which  pleads,  and  pleads  ?  Tell  my  sister  to 
see  th.at  the  children  I  left  behind  never  touch 
this  fearful  thing  ;  tell  them  that  it  has  killed  their 
mother,  and  has  broken  their  father's  heart  ;  that 
It  IS  such  an  insidious  foe  that  although  it  did  all 
this,  only  tlie  very  immediate  members  of 
family  ever  suspected  the  dreadful  fact  that  I 
intemperate. 

Lastly  came  the  bluff  deep  voice  of 
said  :  — 


[ibers    of  my 


vho 


1  was  an  engineer  ;  I  came  into  this  bar 
one  night  with  a  friend  who  had  turned  tee- 
totaler, that  is,  he  followed  me  in,  plead- 
ing all  the  way  :  '  Burford,  you've  had 
enough;    Burford,    have     some    good   coffee,    111 


they  would  the  plague,  or  a  pest-house.' 


lins,'  sighed  my  teetotal  friend.and  I  went  out  and 


,,.  .,      .  ,  ,  Igotontotheengine.growlin^'Bra, 

Altera  moment  s  snence,  the  speaker    resumed   .about    brains'    I  have    trot    mo 
lu  a  deeply  sorrowful  tone : —  '  ■ 


He  always  meant  to  do  that.  From  his  early 
boyhood  upward — or  downward,  rather,  alas  ;— to 
this  his  manhood  !  A  pitiable  object  he  looked  as 
he  stood  there  in  his  rags,  propped  up  by  the  wafi 
and  unsteady  even  then.  "  Intoxicated  again, 
Smith,"  said  the  master,  passing  by,  "why,  you 
promised  to  mend  !"  "I'll  t—t— turn  over  a  n- 
n— new  leaf,  sir,"  stuttered  he,  as  usual.  Poor 
wretch  !  whether  he  wills  it  or  no,  the  new  leaves 
keep  turning  of  his  book  of  life,  and  very 
dirty  leaves  they  are.  With  health  shattered  by 
long  indulgence  in  drink,  he  cannot  have  many 
leaves  left  to  turn  over.  Soon  will  come  the  last,and 
then  I  Though  he  so  often  talks  of  "  turning  the 
leaves,"  he  has  never  realised  he  is,  in  all  truth, 
writing  a  book.  Yet  he  is  doing  that,  and  so  are 
you,  whether  you  know  it  or  not !  It  is  a  grand 
thing  to  write  a  good  book,  full  of  noble  thoughts 
that  will  help  men  togrowbetter.and  shed  alight  from 
Heaven  all  around.  Some  books  do  that,  some 
lives  do  that.  Other  books  and  other  lives  have 
(uite  an  opposite  influence  ;  they  lead  men  far 
from  God,  and  cause  them  to  become  the  slave  of 
their  own  evil  passions.  The  books  we  are  writiuf 
you  and  I— our  lives— will  affect  us  and  all  who 
surround  us  fur  erer.  Is  not  that  a  solemn  thought  / 
In  ordinary  books  errors  can  be  corrected,  but  in 
these  books  as  we  write  so  it  stands  fur  ever.  Each 
day  is  a  page  in  our  book  of  life.  'How  do  these 
pages  look  ?  Are  they  fair  and  bright,  bear- 
ing the  impress  of  loving  hearts,  seeking 
God's  glory,  in  kindly  deeds  and  thoughts  to  all 
around  >.  Are  they  blurred  and  blotted  by  self- 
seeking  and  evil  passions  >  Probably  there  .are 
niany  things  we  fain  would  bicjt  out  if  we  could  ! 
Sins  and  mistakes,  oh  !  so  many  !  We  cannot  mend 
these  dark  pages,  but  we  can  take  them  to  God, 
who,  for  the  Saviour's  sake,  will  forgive  us  and 
help  us  from  henceforth  to  lead  clean,  pure   lives. 

"" "'  last  page  will  be  tilled  up  and  the 

earth,  He    will   say,   "Come,' 


I  teetotaler  any  day.'     That  night  I   took   the  train 


book    closed  ., ,^ 

.whatdoyousay  I  blessed    ol    My     Father,     inherit    the    K^ngdoi 
brains    than  a  |  prepared  for  you."      (Matt.  xxv.  34) 

M.  I.  C, 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD; 


June  14,  1886. 


CHARACTER    DRESS     AND    KISSING 
GAMES. 

Sister  GEORGnf A  S.  Waed,  D.S.J.T.,  E.  Cum- 
berland, writes: — In  reading  over  the  correspon- 
dence in  last  week's  Watchword  1  was  aBtonislied 
in  reading  Bro.  A.  Patersoii's  letter  to  lind  so  many 
misstatements, and  feel  it  ray  duty  to  reply  to  them. 
In  tlie  first  place  Bro.  Paterson  says  that  we  have 
the  large  membership  at  tlic  cost  of  driving  out  the 
intelligent  Temperance  workers  and  filling  their 
places  with  yo»ng  members,  some  mere  children. 
Now  I  defy  Bro.  Paterson  to  prove  this  statement, 
nor  can  ho  mention  om  who  has  left  the  Lodge  for 
any  such  reason,  and  out  of  a  mejnbersbip  of  112 
we  have  only  two  or  three  young  merabeis  who  arc 
not  only  an  ornament  but  a  credit  to  us,  and  Bro. 
Paterson  has  been  very  often  indebted  to  the  chil- 
dren of  the  Anchor  Lodge, for  at  nearly  every  enter- 
tainment their  Lodge  has,  our  members  havobeen  the 
principal  entertainers.  With  regard  to  our  being 
brought  under  the  discipline  of  the  District  Lodge 
this  is  mere  spite,  and  as  to  the  game  question  I 
may  say  that  tho  Anchor  Lodge  have  not  indulged 
any  more  in  games  than  the  Lodge  which  Bro. 
Paterson  i.s  a  member  of.  I  have  been  a  member 
of  the  AnoJror  Lodge  for  15  years,  and  I  am  now 
the  oldest  female  member  of  the  Order  in  Carlisle, 
and  1  cannot  remember  ever  reading  more  in- 
correct statements  in  connection  with  any  Lodge 
since  ever  I  joined  tho  Order.  I  may  here  state 
that  all  the  mcmber.s  of  the  Anchor  Lodge  are  both 
respectable  and  intelligent,  of  which  the  Order  may 
well  be  proud. 

Bro.  Edwaud  Glalsyer,  Leighton  Buzzard, 
writes:--!  quite  agree  with  the  letter  of  Bro. 
Captain  W.  H.  Phipps,  and  I  have  been  very  care- 
ful not  to  lend  a  copy  of  the  Watchword  since  the 
present  discussion  has  been  going  on.  Character 
dress  stands,  I  think,  on  another  footing.  Sir 
Joseph  Paxlon  Lodge  has  obeyed  the  law  to  the 
letter,  and  has  been  careful,  when  introducing  any 
of  the  good  Temperance  sketches—"  Susan  Sand- 
ford,''  "King  Dibble,"  Band  of  Hope  dialogue  on 
smoking,  or  others — to  call  the  meeting  a  Tem- 
perance Rehearsal  or  Social  Gatheriug — as  distin- 
guished from  an  entertainment  undertaken  by  the 
I.O.G.T.  Lodge. 

Bro.  John  Brooks,  P.D.C.T.,  S.W.  Yorks, 
writes  : — I  have  no  desire  to  be  an  advocate  fi)r 
"  character  dress,"  or  "  kissing  games,"  but  simply 
to  express  my  disapproval  of  Grand  Lodge  making 
bye-laffs  which  interfere  with  freedom  of  action 
of  the  Lodges.  If  this  sort  of  legislation  is  perse- 
vered in  the  watchword  by  ivhich  the  Order  will 
be  known  will  be  "Pay  and  Obey."  1  think  it 
our  obligation  is  kept,  which  not  only  refers 
to  abstinence  from  intoxicants,  but  actions 
which  may  injure  one  another,  and  tlie 
best  endeavours  for  Temperance  work,  then  any 
additional  commandment  becomes  a  burden  and 
most  likely  to  be  resisted  by  the  membership.  May 
I  suggest  how  this  needless  legislation  could  be 
avoided  ?  I  think  that  if  our  members  who  qualify 
themselves  for  Grand  Lodge  representatives  would 
always  attend  Subordinate  Lodge  and  exercise  their 
power  and  influence  in  directing  its  affairs  and 
suggesting  its  programme,  then  no  complaint 
would  reach  our  annual  Parliament  or  ofl'end  the 
sensitive  organs  of  our  best  brothers  and  sisters. 

Bro.  William  Henny,  L.D.  ,  Avon  Lodge, 
Bradford-on-Avon,  writes  : — In  one  of  the  publica- 
tions of  the  Licensed  Victuallers,  it  says  that  the 
Good  Templars  are  squabbling  among  themselves 
about  kissing  games,  &c.,  and  that  they,  the  pub- 
licans, need  not  trouble  themselves  about  it,  but 
keep  quiet  and  watch  the  game.  Now,  sir,  it  would 
be  much  better  if  our  members  want  to  write  about 
anything  to  write  letters  telling  us  how  to  put  a 
stop  to  the  drink  traffic.  It  is  not  so  much  play 
we  want,  but  real  earnest  work.  It  is  to  put  down 
the  drink  we  are  formed  into  Lodges,  not  to  play 
at  kissing  games  or  such  like.  I  hopo  that  our 
members  will  remember  that  the  LicensedVictuall 
are  watching  us. 

Bro.   Edwin    Penkice,    D.G.W.C.T.,  Birming- 
ham, writes  :  —If  we  can  judge  from  the  correspon 
dence  that  has  already  taken  place  the   action  th( 
Grand  Lodge  has  taken  is  in  every  way   beneficial 
to  our  Order;  I  think  our  Bro.    Kentish   is   in  his 
opinions  far  from  what  our  Order  expect   from  i 
members.     All  the  talk  .and  twaddle  adverse  to 
he  characterises    as    perfectly     uncalled    for    ai 
imposing.      I  would    remind    Bro.    Kentish   that 
nothing  is  uncalled  for  or  imposing  that  upholds 
the  law  of  Grand  Lodge.     The  Grand  Lodge    has 


decided  by  anoverwhelmingraajority  to  prohibit  such 
games  in  connection  with  our  Order,  and  every 
member  of  our  Order  has  promised  to  be  obedient 
to  all  the  rules,  usages,  and  bje-laws  of  our  Order. 
If  our  brother  wishes  to  be  obedient  to  this  rule,  1 
hope  he  will  until  such  times  as  the  law  is  rescinded. 
Then  again  he  says  one  may  join  in  a  game  without 
giving  or  receiving  a  kiss.  If  this  is  the  case  I  tliink 
those  who  don't  wish  to  kiss  had  best  keep  out  of 
the  games,  as  it  is  more  likely  to  give  offence  to 
reject  anyone  than  it  is  not  to  allow  the  game 
to  be  played.  As  to  tho  policy  our  brother  refers 
to,  I  would  tell  him  that  an  item  of 
Qjod  Templary  ia  violated  by  the  rule  I 
have  menticmed.     And  as  for  only   being  married 

ibers  that  ubjoct  I  would  ask  our  brother  who 
tho  stability  of  the  Order  depends  upon  but  the 
married  members.  I  don't  think  it  is  exclusively  the 
younger  portion  of  our  Order  that  would  make  our 
Order  what  it  ought  to  be.  I  hope  when  he  tries  to 
reclaim  a  drunkard    he    won't  toll  him   we  have 

ing  games  at  our  meetings,  or  he'll  be 
laughed  at.  If  it  is  only  the  young  folks 
that  want  these  games  I  would  ask  our 
brother  to  try  and  teach  them  to  grow  up  to  be 
Temperance  workers.  I  would  CiiU  our  brother's  at- 
tention to  tlio  principles  of  our  Order,  and  see  if  he 
cannot  do  good  rather  than  receive  benefit ;  also  to 
the  correspondence  of  our  Bro.  Pickett.  He  has 
personally  canvassed  18  or  20  Lodges,  and  88  per 
cent,  resented  the  prohibition.  Now  fancy,  out  of 
20  Lodges,  !)8  per  cent,  are  not  married.  What  a 
pity  our  Order  is  possessed  of  20  Lodges  with  so  few 
married  people.  If  this  is  all  the  married  there  are 
these  Lodges,  I  fear  the  work  of  reclaiming  the 
fallen  is  lacking  considerably.  I  am  pleased  to  see 
there  are  so  many  young  members,  still  I  should 
like  to  see  more  elderly  members  amongst  them  tff 
teach  them  to  do  what  our  Order  asked  them  to 
do.  lam  aS..J.T.,  and  no  one  delights  more  than  1 
0  to  work  for  the  young  ;  at  the  same  time  1  do 
hat  I  can  to  bring  the  eUler  ones  into  our  midst. 
1  have  been  connected  with  the  Order  from  a 
.Juvenile  (now  nine  years),  and  I  have  always  had 
superintendents  to  guide  me  in  the  way  I  should 
go.  I  sincerely  uphold  the  action  of  the  G.L.  as 
my  duty  to  the  Order,  and  my  appreciation  ot  its 
welfare. 

Bbo.  W.  M.  Lockwoou,  Fulham,  writes  ;— The 
stage  is  what  people  make  it,  and  while  the  good 
stay  away  and  only  hold  up  their  hands  with  pious 
horror  against  tha  few  blots  that  exist,  naturally 
the  managers  will  pander  to  tho  class  who  go, 
although  I  maintain  that  the  pieces  in  which  virtue 
is  victor  and  vice  vanquished  are  the  majority,  and 
have  the  longest  runs.  Go  to  any  theatre  where 
there  is  a  working-class  audience  and  hear  the 
villain  howled  at.  It  would  do  your  heart  good  and 
would  quite  convince  ym  that  tha  heart  of  the 
nation  is  still  sound.  In  quoting  Paul  you  (to  me) 
seem  to  lose  sight  of  the  fact  that  he  was  8pe.\king 
to  the  saved  people  who  had  accepted  Jesus  as 
their  Saviour,  and  who  would  naturally  be  on  quite 
a  different  footing  from  those  persons  whom  we 
have  just  rescued  from  the  snares  of  drink,  and  who 
must  have  something  to  see  and  hear,  more  than 
"Psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs."  The 
time,  of  course,  comes  when  the  regenerated  soul 
does  crave  this  kind  of  food,  and  then  1  say  the 
proper  place  is  the  place  of  worship  and  not  the 
Good  Templar  Lodge.  Thousands  have  been  lost 
to  our  well  beloved  Order  through  various  causes, 
and  it  seems  as  if  Satan  were  always  "stirring  up 
strife  amongst  the  brethren"  so  as  to  be  able  to 
e.xtend  the  size  of  his  kingdom.  Instead  of  passing 
futile  lawfl,  we  should  be  trying  to  be  more  liberal. 
Narrowmindedness  never  did  avail,  and  never 
will.  Catholicity  in  practice  will  do  more  than 
aught  else  to  bring  us  to  "  Thy  Kingdom  come." 

Bro.  Chriss.  Willson,  Queen's  Park,  London, 
writes  : — I  think  the  resolution  of  the  Grand  Lodgo 
on  this  subject  may  bo  classed  among  the  wisest 
and  best  on  record,  and  I  tliink,  when  it  becomes 
known  to  the  public,  a  great  impetus  will  be  given 
to  our  Order  and  many  will  join  who  have  hitherto 
held  aloof.  After  the  letters  lately  in  the  Tib'.rjraph 
I  think  our  G.L.  could  not  have  a  better  resolu- 
tion. I  have  always  strenuously  opposed  including 
kissing  games  in  our  entprtainment  programmes, 
but  have  not  always  been  successful  with  my  oppo- 
sition. At  the  last  sorioe  we  held,  this  question 
was  put  to  the  vote,  and  these  games  carried  by  a 
very  small  majority.  I  believe  about  four  or 
five  out  of  about  (10  persons  present.  When  our 
L.D.  read  his  commission  to  the  Lodge,  the  par- 
ticular clause  referring  to  this  matter  was  highly  ap- 
proved, thus  showing  that  it  is  not  required  in  our 
Lodge.  I  attended  a  Lodge  a  few  weeeks  since,  where 


an  entertain. uent  was  being  held,  and  during  the 
evening  (up  to  the  time  I  left,  10.30)  there  were  no 
less  than  four  kissing  games,  one  of  which  was 
"  Jacob's  Ladder,"  in  my  humble  opinion  the  most 
objectionable  and  repulsive  of  all.  One  reason  I 
always  urge  is  that  I  object  to  any  other  man 
kissing  my  wife,  and  consequently  I  consider  it  to 
be  my  duty  (to  her)  not  to  kiss  any  other  female 
(my  mother  and  daughters  excepted). 

Bro.  C.  Sid.vey  M.  Leeds,  P.W.C.T.  and 
P.D.T.,  Sittingbourne,  writes  :  I,  with  many  other 
members  in  this  part  of  Kent,  was  deeply  disap- 
pointed to  read  in  the  report  of  the  G.L.  proceed- 
ings that  dressing  in  character  had  been  so  strongly 
condemned  and  strictly  prohibited  by  our  G.L. 
legislators.  I  am  glad  that  the  subject  of 
"Kissing  Games  "  is  no  longer  to  be  linked  with 
character  dress.  The  tendency  of  kissing  games, 
to  say  the  least,  is  not.  to  demte  our  members,  or  to 
bring  credit  on  the  Order.the  honour  and  prosperity 
oi  which  we  have  .all  so  much  at  heart.  But  withregard 
to  char.acter  dross,  what  can  be  said?  The  G  L  Ueps. 
have  sadly  misrepresented  the  wishes  of  our  nicm- 
bership  in  this  matter,  we  have  reason  to  believe. 
Some  time  ago  our  Lodge  performed  "  The  Trial  of 
John  Barleycorn  "  in  dmraOer tlnaa.  (How  dwud- 
ful  '.)  We  devoted  considerable  time  and  anxiety 
in  endeavouring  to  put  it  before  the  public  at  its 
best,  but  we  were  amply  rewarded.  We  got  several 
new  members  as  a  result  of  our  labours.  And  did 
these  members  turn  out  to  be  of  very  little  or  no  use 
in  our  Lodge  (as  some  seem  to  think  those  are 
that  are  attracted  by  dramatic  performances  i) 
Decidedly  not,  We  have  proved  them  to  be 
earnest  workers,  whose  inotto  is,  "War  to  the 
knife,  and  the  knife  to  the  hilt."  We  have  many 
members  in  our  Lodges  wno  probably  are  not 
capable  of  making  a  speech,  but  who  could  and 
would  eloquently  denounce  the  curse  of  drink  in  a 
dramatic  performance.  Wiiy  should  such  be  de- 
barred from  giving  utterance  to  their  h.itred  of  this 
legalised  traffic  and  be  compelled  to  hide  their 
t  dent  ?  I  fear  if  they  are  treated  thus  they  will 
go  into  some  other  camp  whose  members 
are  not  annoyed  and  bound  down  by  such 
tyrannous  legislation,  and  by  this  means  we  shall 
lose  some  of  our  most  thorough  and  promising 
members.  I  should  be  very  sorry  to  see  anything 
of  a  doubtful  character  presented  to  the  public 
under  the  auspices  of  our  Order;  but  this  could  be 
taaily  prevented  by  asking  permission  to  perforin  a 
piece,  of  some  responsible  officer  (say  the  D.C. ''.'.). 
Surely  Grand  Lodge  will  not  legislate  against  tha 
wishes  of  a  large  majority  of  tho  most  earnest  and 
devoted  members  of  our  world-wide  fraternity  ? 

Bro.  J.  R.  Matthews,  P.W.C.T.,  Anchor 
Lodge,  Carlisle,  writes  : — Being  the  originator  of 
the  very  interesting  correspondence  on  character 
dress  and  kissing  games,  perhaps  you  will  permit 
me  to  say  a  few  words  in  reply.  After  carefully 
weighing  the  evidence  adduced  by  the  various 
writers  who  denounce  the  games,  I  fail  to  find  any- 
thing to  substantiate  their  assertions.  In  fact, 
their  case  was  entirely  broken  down.  No  one  has 
dared  to  point  out  a  single  instance  of  real  im- 
morality as  the  outcome  of  those  games,  and  1  have 
the  authority  of  a  15  years'  memlier  to  prove  that 
not  a  single  case  has  during  that  time  occurred  in 
this  District.  I  honestly  believe  that  the  seventh 
Commandment  is  more  strictly  observed  by  our 
members  than  those  of  any  other  organisation  that 
I  know.  I  cannot  conceive  a  more  dastardly  in- 
sult to  our  sisters  than  to  question  their  purity 
because  they  take  part  in  a  kissing  game,  and  I  do 
hope  that  the  next  G.L.  will  see  the  imperative 
utility  of  revoking  the  obnoxious  resolution  they 
passed  last  Easter  week. 

Bro.  George  DoDDs,  P.G.W.C.,  writes: — Until 
I  read  the  letters  which  have  appeared  in  the 
Watchword  since  Grand  Lodge  Sessions  on  kissing 
games,  I  had  no  conception  whatever  that  our 
Order  had  sunk  so  low  as  lo  depend  for  success 
upon  the  supplying  of  our  Lodges  with  young  girls 
to  be  kissed  by  a  lot  of  thoughtless  young  men,  who 
will  only  come  to  them  for  that  purpose.  It  appears 
from  Bro.  Matthew's  statements  that  his  Lodge 
tries  to  compete  with  the  frivolities  of  the 
race  week  by  permitting  kissing  iu  the  Lodge  as 
a  draw,  and  that  his  own  daughter,  if  I  understand 
liim  correctly,  takes  part  in  the  games,  I  wonder 
they  have  have  not  ventured  to  open  an  I.O.G.T. 
Kissing  Booth  on  the  Carlisle  racecourse,  and 
competed  with  the  tents  of  the  publicans  by  adver- 
tising— "  A  company  of  young  girls  who  would  take 
part  in  the  kissing  games  inside  the  booth.  Admis- 
sion Od.  each.  'rhe  entertainment  to  be  con- 
tinued after  the  races  are  over  in  the  Lodge-room." 
Another    brother  says,    "I   fear    the   declension 


•JusE  14,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


will  continue  now  that  the  Grand  Lodge  has 
prohibited  kissing  gabies  in  our  Lodges."  To  be 
serious  in  this  matter  I  tear  Ihiit  the  very  publica- 
tion of  these  letteis  in  our  otScial  organ  will  have 
suuh  an  etfect  upon  thoughtful  inulhers  who  would 
not  on  anyaccountsubmitthtir  daughters  to  such  an 
ordeal  as  to  be  kissed  by  any  young  man  who  might 
choose  to  do  sn,  as  to  prevent  their  dear  girh  from 
joining  our  Order,  and  rjuite  right  they  would  be 
in  so  doing  ;  be;ter  keep  them  at  home  under  their 
own  care  and  protection  and  aw.iy  from  such 
dubious  entertainments.  But  is  it  really  true  as 
Bro.  A.  G.  Hemsley  asserts,  that  our  Order  will 
decline,  now  "that  the  Grand  Lodge  h.as  prohi- 
bited kissing  games  "  ?  We  have  strong  evidence  to 
the  contrary  i.i  the  letter  of  Bro.  .J.  W.  Johnson, 
P.W.C.T..  Carlisle.  He  agrees  with  bro,  Matthews 
that  the  Order  ha'i  been  decreasing,  but  the  decrease 
is  mainly  owing  to  the  fact  that  those  "idiotic  kiss- 
ing games  have  been  allowed  to  exist  so  long  in  our 
Lodges."  Bro.  .Johnson  supports  the  statement  by  the 
following  evidence,  viz.  :  — "In  ISTU,  before  kissins 
games  took  such  a  prominent  part  in  our  Orderj 
East  Cumberland  could  boast  of  having  21  Lodges 
with  a  total  inen\bership  varying  from  900  to  1,000. 
In  1881)  with  those  kissing  games  to  the  front.  East 
Cumberland  has  only  11  Lodges,  with  a  member- 
ship of  about  500,  and  deeply  deplores  the  loss  of 
half  their  Lodges  and  half  their  members."  Again 
"  in  1880  a  Lodge  named  the  Good  Templars' 
Home,  in  Carlisle,  was  commenced  for  the 
purpose  of  carrying  on  these  games,  and  they 
gamed  themselves  out  of  existence  in  about  two 
months,  never  making  a  return."  These,  says  he, 
are  positive  facts,  and  "Facts  are  shields  tliat  win 
a  day,  and  dare  not  be  disputed."  My  own  opiiii(.n 
is  (and  my  opinion  is  based  upon  ."lO  years' 
experience  as  a  worker  in  the  Temperance  cause), 
■  that  if  we  intend 


take  part  in  it  clothe  themselves  in  any  but  their 
own  dress. 

Bro.  G.  F.  Rackett,  jun.,  W.C.T.,  Sandown, 
Isle  of  Wight,  writes : — As  to  character  dress,  I 
should  like  to  ask  the  Grand  Lodge  why  they 
publish  from  time  to  time  in  their  Ode  Rooks, 
pamphlets,  and  Good  Templar's  Watchwoiiu,  lists 
of  dialogues  and  sketches,  which  according  to  the 
various  headings  of  the  same  cannot  be  successfully 
rendered  without  character  dress,  as  I  have  some- 
tiiies  seen  the  dialogues  headed  "  Scene," 
"A  shop,'"  characters  .Tohn  so  and  so,  carpenter, 
Ac,  &e.,  or  "  Scene,'"  a  railway  station,  .Joseph 
so  and  so,  porter,  itc,  &c.  If  they  are  for- 
bidden why  publish  them  in  the  Watchword  ? 
I  am  no  prophet,  but  owing  to  these  two  bye-laws 
now  in  force  I  venture  to  predict  that  we  shall  hear 
of  a  heavy  loss  of  members  of  the  Order  ac 
the  next  firand  Lodge  Session.  There  are  brothers 
and  sisters  in  my  own  Lodge  who  will  bear  me  out 
in  what  I  am  now  going  to  a-isert,  that  in  bygone 
years,  before  the  character  dress  w.as  forbidden, 
we  used  to  have  most  crowded  meetings  when  we 
had  dialogues  and  sketches  in  character, but  at  more 
recent  entertainments,  minus  pieces  in  character 
dress.  Temperance  meetings  and  lectures,  some- 
times we  could  only  get  an  audience  of  40 
or  50  in  a  town  of  over  3,000  inhabi 
tants.  Only  a  few  weeks  since  wo  had  twi 
most  excellent  speakers,  Bro.  Williams,  P.D.C.T 
of  South  Hants,  and  Bro.  Rev.  W.  Rogers,  of 
Woolston,  Southampton,  who  gave  two  most  ex- 
cellent addresses,  worthy  of  being  heard  in  the 
largest  crowded  town  hall  in  England,  but  only 
about  50  or  GO — not  mure, — put  in  an  appearance. 
Yet  I  venture  to  say  had  we  got  up  an  entertain- 
ment for  that  evening  with  dialogues  and  sketches 
n  character  we  should  have  had  a  crowded  house 


beloved  Order  to  be  a   grand  i       ,    .      , ,  ,  ,  ,         ,     ,  .    ,, 

success,  wemustmake  our  Lod"eswhatallsuchplaces   -ind  should  have  been   benehted    numerically   and 
for  the  education  of  our  young  men  and  women  in    hiiancially.Iaskas  amember  oftheOrder_for  Uyears 


true  Temperance  principles,  ought  to  he  "a  home 
away  from  home";  a  place  where  parents  can 
with  confidence  trust  their  sons  and  daughters, 
feeling  sure  that  no  indiscreet  .actions  of  any  kind 
will  be  found  in  ccmneotion  with  our  Order,  pro- 
fessedly based  upon  Christian  principles,  and 
Christian  teaching.  If  wo  fail  to  secure  such 
confidence,  depend  upon  it  we  shall  not  have  the 
support  of  a  largo  class  of  people  who  ought  to  be 
our  strength  and  our  support  in  the  glorious  war- 
faro  we  have  entered  upon.  Finally,  brotliois  and 
sisters,  permit  a  word  of  admonition  from  one  who 
had  watcliod  with  all  a  parent's  fou'luess  the  rise 
and  progress  of  the  Temperance  cause  in  our  be- 
loved country,  and  1.1  jealous  lest  .anytiiing  should 
be  done  to  impair  the  beauty  of  our  Oi-der,  or  im- 
pede the  progress  of  the  deliverance  of  our  homes 
from  England's  greatest  curse— the  drink  traflio. 

Bro.  James  M.^chin,  L.D.,  Burslem, 
I     think     that   more  bar 

decision  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  the  critics  who 
object  to  character  dress,  than  by  the  reality  of  the 


ho  have  seen  the  ups  and  downs  of  Good  Temp 
lary,  is  it  fair  to  members  of  the  Order  to  bind 
them  with  such  an  iron  band  that  outsiders  cannot 
be  reached  unless  by  entertainments  of  a  character 
which  are  unjustly  forbidden?  1  answer  emphati- 
cally. No.  The  sooner  these  bye-laws  are  repealed 
the  better  for  the  membership  and  the  public  at 
large. 


POLITICAL  ACTION. 


E.  AND  M.  Surrey.  — The  quarterly  meeting  of 
the  District  Political  Council  was  held  at  the  Mis- 
sion Hall,  Ann-street,  Waterloo-road,  on  June  5, 
Bro.  E.  Hyde,  D.E.Supt.,  presided  at  the  opening, 
(J.IJO  p.m.,  and  was  supported  by  Bros.  .J.  .J. 
Edward,  D.S.J.T.,  J.  Woollacutt,  W.D.T.,  N.  W. 
Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.  D.E.Supt.'s  spoke  of  work 
done,  and  urging  members  to  do  their  utmost  in 
bein"  done  bv  the  I  "'^  future.     After  some  discussion  the  report  was 


adopted.     The  Secretary  reported  on  the  appoint 

UUJ.U.  .u  cn«.»cLm-  ur«s«,  .nua  uy  tne  reaii.y  at  cr.e  |  '"'^"^  "^  C.Supts   in  the  district ;  he  also  impressed 

dress  itself.      Of  course,   it  should  be  understood  I  ^'\.*'^^T  F,'^'^."^   f^^  impor  ance  of   keeping  our 

that  all  our  entertainments  are  strictly  conlined  to  i  P^^'^J'  *°  ^-^    '''r  '  f^P^^^J^^^y  ^^  ^^'^  time  when 

.-o  w  nn  l:,..i-    M.,f    e^'ery  question  is  likely  to  be  obscured  by       Home 


Temperance  pieces,  of  which  there  is  no  lack.  Not 
for  one  moment  do  I  believe  in  tlie  nigg 
repartee.  Our  Order  is  an  elevating  one,  and 
it  may  be  very  well  for  those  Ln,4cies  who  have  only 
members  of  some  religious  denomination  connected 
with  them  to  carp  at  character  dress,  but  let  such 
members  try  in  reality  to  rescue  the  fallen,  let  them 
visit  the  drunkard's  home,  as  we  have  done,  kindly 
inviting  them  to  come  and  join  us,  and  they  will 
soon  find  that  they  must  either  provide  counter- 
acting pleasures  t<i  the  public-house,  or  they  won't 
long  retain  tliem.  Man  is  a  sociable  being, and  you 
have  to  take  into  consideration  his  surroundings. 
What  will  do  for  one  locality  will  not  always  suit 
another.  It  wants  leaving  an  open  question ; 
no  scheme  can  be  brought  forward  but 
what  opposition  will  be  offered  to  it  from 
some  quarter.  For  my  own  part,  as  an  abstainer 
of  more  than  37  years,  I  do  not  wish  for  a  change, 
but  T  am  looking  to  the  dissatisfaction  of  others. 
Even  in  our  own  Lodge  it  is  only  kindness  that 
prevents  a  rupture  and  the  losing  of  some  members 
by  this  vexed  question  ;  and  if  the  leading;  officers 
were  in  the  same  mind  as  some  of  the  members, 
the  Lodge  would  succumb, as  already  one  Lodge  has 
done  in  our  District.  If  at  the  Grand  Lodge  Session 
a  number  of  reclaimed  drunkards  could  have  testified 
to  the  dazzling  attractions  that  Boniface  us'^s  .to 
entice  his  victims,  I  trow  that  the  vote  would  have 
been  for  it  to  have  been  left  an  open  question.  We 
live  in  a  land  of  liberty,  and  the  members  think 
that  their  rights  are  interfered  with  when  they  can- 
not get  up  an  entertainment  without  being  subject 
to  a  Tiolation,  if  perchance  in  a  dialogue  those  who , 


ery  question  is  likely  to  be  obscured  by 
Rule."  Bro.  Hodges,  treasurer,  reported 
a  balance  in  hand  of  £4  lis.  G^d.  Bro. 
Lumley,  C.S.,  reported  favourably  for  Rotherhithe 
and  Bermondsey  division.  A  discussion  was 
initialled  by  Bro.  Woollacott  on  future  work,  it 
being  suggested  that  the  Council  Executive  should 


INEBRIETY  MEDICALLY  EXAMINED. 

At  the  recent  quarterly  meeting  of  the  Society 
for  the  Study  and  Cure  of  Inebriery,  an  interesting 
communication  on  "The  Sanitary  Relations  of 
Inebriety,"  by  Dr.  T.  D.  Crothers.  of  Hartford, 
Connecticut,  United  States  of  America,  was  rejid 
by  the  secretary.  Dr.  Crothei"s  in  hia  paper 
said  that  the  intellectual  and  physical 
vigour  cif  a  nation  depended  largelj' 
on  its  vitality.  The  mortality  and  disease 
arising  from  ^  inebriety  laid  the  burden  on 
the  remaining  populations  heavier  by  tho  with- 
drawal of  so  much  productive  power.  Inebriety 
was  so  invidious  and  widespread  tiiat  its  sanitary 
aspect  was  of  the  highest  importance.  Its  inlluence 
on  the  public  health  was  evidenced  markedly 
in  mortality.  At  least  00,000  premature 
(leatlis  were  caused  every  year  by  it  in 
the  United  States.  Compared  with  this  estimate 
tile  mortality  from  ch()lera  and  yoUow  fever 
t^iuik  into  insignificance.  The  principal  period  of 
life  when  persons  were  cut  oft"  through  inebriety 
was  between  the  ages  of  20  and  40,  when  the 
greatest  value  was  to  be  attached  to  activity  and 
strength.  Over  50  per  cent,  of  all  tbe  sickness  re- 
sulted, directly  or  indirectly,  from  inebriety. 
Nervous  diseases,  paralysis,  epilepsy,  and  apoplexy 
were  largely  fed  from  this  source.  Besides, 
it  lessened  the  conserving  and  resisting 
powers,  so  that  disease  was  leas  easily 
withstood.  Fevers  also  prevailed  more  among 
inebriates,  and  the  mortality  among  them  from  that 
cause  was  greater  than  among  the  rest  of  the  com- 
munity. Then  much  of  the  disease  from  tiie  un- 
sanitai'i''  condition  of  dwellings  was  caused  by  the 
want  of  means  to  secure  a  good  house  through 
extravagant  expenditure  in  liquor.  The  crimes 
which  flowed  from  inebriety  exceeded  those  from  all 
other  causes.  In  Canada  it  was  estimated  at  98 
per  cent.,  in  Now  York  City  at  80  per  cent., 
and  in  otlier  places  from  50  per  cent,  upwards. 
This  alone,  with  the  disturbances  to  society,  the 
destitution,  and  pauperism  were  appalling. 
Inebriety  had  been  called  a  relic  of  barbarism 
surviving  in  the  midst  of  our  civilisation  ;  but  it 
was  really  our  civilisation  which  was  barbaric. 
Inebriety  was  felt  on  thu  public  health, 
fallowing  political,  social,  or  financial  revolu- 
tion. For  example,  the  last  '*  Black  Friday  "  would 
long  be  remembered.  Insane  asylums  were  baro- 
meters in  which  wo  read  the  traces  of  the  storms  of 
inebriety.  It  sprang  from  change,  excitement,  un- 
Jiealthy  surroundings,  and  was  frequently  an  active 
cause  of  the  very  conditions  from  which  it  was  re- 
cruited. Inebriety,  in  its  effect  on  public  health,  was 
not  limited  to  crime,  disease,  and  poverty.  There 
was  the  still  more  grave  transmission  of  the  alcoholic 
taint  of  a  diseased  tendency  to  degradation — physical, 
moral,  and  mental.  The  children  of  inebriates  were 
bound  down  by  conditions  of  birth  from  which  their 
hole  life  was  a  struggle  to  escape.  Inebriety 
could  not  be  cured  by  enthusiasm,  except  in  a  few 
cases,  but  by  a  careful  scientific  course  of  treat- 
ment ;  and  it  was  urgently  to  be  hoped  that  the 
physically  deceased  condition  of  the  inebriate  would 
be  closely  studied,  with  a  view  to  thorough  remedy- 
ing of  the  fearful  amount  of  inebriety  which  sad- 
dened our  wliole  surroundings. 


^..^„  .,.».  „..^  ^ ^v.......  ^^^^.«..,v-  o«..^.«    ^^^  QUEEX  AND  THE  COCKERMOUTH  JuVENILE 

vfsitYod'gVs^in^thrbrsTrictT'sTniirr"^^^^  following  letter  was  sent  to  her 

carried  by  District  Lodge  Officers. —Moved  by  Bro.    5;faj«sty  the  Queen,  on  the  2oth  ult.  .   "  LO.G.T.. 


[  by  District  Lodge  Officers. — Moved  by 
Hubbard,  seconded  by  Bro.  Hodges,  *'That  this 
Council  protests  against  unjustifiable  action  of  the 
House  of  Lords  in  rejecting  the  Durham  Sunday 
Closing  Bill  at  its  third  reading,  and  that  a  copy  of 
the  resolution  be  forwarded  to  the  Prime  Minister, 
Earl  Granville,  Lord  Salisbury,  and  the  Bishop  of 
Durham."     Council  closed  at  9.30. 


lupORTANOE  OF  WASHING  AT  HoME.— This  Can  be  done 
with  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  breezes,  by 
using  Hudson':;  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  con- 
tagion with  infected  cluthes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
washing  ia  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  ^training  is  unnecessary. 
No  rottmg  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used.  The  Dirt  slip^  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap»  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft-water  Soap,  a  Hot-water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  ia 
Packets,  One  Penny  aud  upwards. — [Advt.1 

PmzE    Pictorial    Readings   for    Lodges,    Temples    ■      ,  -^  n  ^ o'^^i.  tv,t        iqq^ 

Badds  of  Hope,  &c.,  in  packets,  containing  20  different  ,  '"S^^^"^  P'^^=^*=^'  ^ith  May,  1880. 
kinds.  Price  Ud.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John  Wfi  beg  to  call  the  atteHtion  of  the  readers  of  this 
Kempster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London  I  paper  to  Bro.  Raine's  ftdvertieement,  which  will  be  found 
E.G.— [Advt.]  I  in  these  pages.— [Advt.1 


Cockerniouth  Castle,  Senior  Temple,  1,3G6. — 
Madame, — Most  Gracious  Sovereign, — May  it 
please  jour  Majesty,- -The  members  of  the  Cocker- 
mouth  Castle  Senior  Temple,  Juvenile  Branch  of 
the  Independent  Order  of  Good  Templars,  in 
Session  assembled  on  this  your  Majesty's  G7th 
birthday,  most  respectfully  beg  to  ask  your  ac- 
ceptance of  our  hearty  congratulations  and  sincere 
wishes  that  it  may  please  God  to  spare  your 
Majesty's  life  long  to  reign  over  us.  We  rejoice 
that  our  beloved  Queen  is  the  patron  of  a  kindred 
organisation,  and  it  is  no  little  encouragement  to 
us  a3  boys  and  girls  engaged  in  Temperance  work 
to  know  that  our  beloved  Sovereign  has  been 
graciously  pleased  to  countenance  the  cause  of 
Temperance. — I  have  the  honour  to  be,  your 
Majesty's  humble  servant,  Thomas  Tait,  Recording 
Secretary,  Kirkgate,  Cockermouth,  May  24th, 
1880."  The  following  reply  was  received  : 
'*  General  Sir  Henry  Ponsonby  is  commanded  by 
the  Queen  to  thank  the  Cockermouth  Good 
Templars  for  their  letter  of  the  24th  inst. —Buck- 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


June  14,  1886. 


Allcommxmkaiions  to  he  addres.^ed  i  HE  EDITOR, 
"  GOOD  TEMPI  A  Ri^'  WATCBWOHD,"  S,  Bolt- 
CMH.t,  Flevi-striH,  Loiulon,  E.C. 

Lodge  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  Insertion 
In  the  following  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Homerton.—*'ChepBtoTv  Castle."  June  2.  "Don't 
stop  away  "  night.  Bro.  Gibb3  presided;  Rcreral  candi- 
dates proposed,  and  one  initiated.  Bi-o.  Heal,  V.S.J.T., 
and  Bro.  Carman,  V.S.J.T.,  epoke  on  the  inetitution  of 
the  Juvenile  Temple  that  evening  affiliated  to  the  Lodge. 
Bro.  loBull,  P.D.C.T.,  gave  address  on  the  Good  of  the 
Order;  reportof  D.L.Rep.  (Bro.  Wiley)  given;  refresh- 
menta  handed  round. 

Putney.—"  Emmanuel."  June  3.  One  candidate 
admitted  as  an  ancient  Templar,  and  two  on  c.c.'s.  Bros. 
Tiiylor,  jun..  and  Knox  appointed  delegates  to  discussiot 
held  at  Channin^  Lodge.  Progrararae,  question  box, 
which  proved  very  interesting. 

Balham.— "Welcome  Home."  May  20.  TheG.W.C.T. 
Circular,  and  summary  of  G.L.  session  read.  Bro.  Rigg: 
appointed  collector  fur  Home  Mission  Fund.  Recitatior 
»iven  by  Sister  Davies,  Daniel  Defoe  Lodge.  The 
D.L.Hep.  gave  a  very  interesting  report  of  District 
Lodge,  which  resulted  in  a  lively  discuKsion,  and  was  well 
received. — May  27.  Entertainment  by  the  juven 
gam*8,  recitations,  refreshments  &c.,  being  provided  ; 
about  40  being  present.  The  S.J.T.  gavo  a  very  good 
report  as  to  the  strength  and  finances  of  the  Temple.  A 
very  enjoyable  evening  was  spent.  Temple  closed  until 
August. — June  ti.  lietters  received  from  Bro.  Clack, 
Undercliffe  Lodge,  Ventnor.  Programmes  sent  to  all 
members  who  have  been  absent  three  sessions.  The  pro- 
gramme for  the  evening  being  "  Queries  by  Sisters," 
answered  by  brothfra,  was  well  sustained, 

Islington. — "  Henry  Ansell."  June  5.  Splendid  ses- 
sion ;  room  crowded  ;  Degrees  conferred  on  six  members; 
one  candidate  initiated  and  five  proposed  ;  Bro.Goddard, 
W.C.T.,  reported  that  25  of  the  members  had  paid  a 
most  successful  visit  to  the  Seven  Sisters  Lodge  on 
May  31,  and  had  met  with  a  very  hearty  receptiou, 
Bro.  Griffith's  resolution  to  form  a  choral  and  elocution 
class  by  members  of  the  Henry  Ansell  Lodge  only  was 
carried  unanimously,  and  about  30  names  were  given  in 
to  join  the  same.  The  programme  for  the  evening  was 
then  proceeded  with,  namely,  the  Lodge  officered  and 
entertained  bv  sisters  of  the  Lodge  ;  Sister  Gjddard 
acted  as  W.C.T.;  Sister  Griffiths  made  a  very  earnest 
:iddres3  to  the  members,  and  the  other  sisteri  delighted 
the  Lodge  with  their  excelletit  songs  and  recitations, 
making  a  most  happy  and  profitable  evening.       Watch- 


,VORI> 


-^id. 


Cambridge  Heath  Bridge, — "Artisan."  May  15.  Re- 
union of  paet  and  present  membeis ;  although  00  past 
members  had  been  invited,  the  attendance  was 
nut  so  large  as  was  anticipated.  Refreshments 
were  served  at  8-15  p.m.  Addresses  were  delivered  by 
Bro.  Lloyd,  W.C.T.,  Bio.  Hemsley,  L.D.,  Bro.  B. 
Green,  and  Air.  Higgins.  After  a  few  songs  were  sung, 
the  meeting  terminated  by  singing  the  Doxology  ;  when 
a  special  session  was  held  in  ante;roi>m  to  re-admit  to 
membership  two  sisters.— May  24.'  Discussion  upon  the 
Division  of  Middlesex  District,  opened  by  Bro.  Hemsley, 
L.D.,  in  the  affirmative;  the  debate  was  well-sustained 
hy  Bros.  Lloyd,  W.  G.  Craft,  T.  G.  Craft,  Howe  and 
others.  The  resolution  in  favour  of  division  was  carried. 
The  Rock  Lodge  eutertaiued  in  a  very  creditable  manner. 
The  G.  W.C.T.  circular  read,  and  Grand  Lodge  Summary 
diocusBed. — May  29.  Sisters'  night.  Sister  Duck  acted 
as  W.C.T,     Very  pleasant  evening. 

Loughborough  Junction.— "William  Tweedie."  June 
2.  Devotional  meeting  for  prayer  and  praise. 
Bro.  Rolfe,  W.C.T ,  presided,  and  amongst  those 
who  took  part  were  Si.ster  Woodyer,  W.C,  and  Bro, 
Woollacott,  W.Sec.  Bro.  and  Sister  Rolfe  each  gave  a 
sacred  song  ;  Sankey's  hymns  were  sung  at  intervals.  It 
was  decided  to  take  no  action  with  regard  to  invitation 
from  Channing  Lodge  to  attend  the  meeting  to  protest 
against  the  G.L.  action  with  regard  t^'  (i,L,  entertain- 
ments. W,S.  gave  a  reading  from  the  Watchwoud, 
and  appealed  to  members  to  take  it  in  weekly,  and 
offered  to  provide  them  with  it  at  the  Lodge  meetings. 

Hackney. — "Hackney  Mission."  June  1.  Singing 
contest  (sisters').  Good  attendance.  One  initiated. 
After  business  open  Lodge,  when  a  large  number  of 
friends  were  admitted.  The  contest  was  for  a  prize 
(workbox)  given  by  Sister  LeSage.  Sisters  Shaw, 
Munden-Gibbs,  Porter,  and  Noekcles  took  part,  the  priz.e 
being  awarded  to  Sister  Munden,  on  ballot  vote  of  mem- 
bers.    Bro.  Gibbs,  W.C.T.,  presided.     Pleasant  evening  ; 

Kingsland. — *'  Mentor."  May  25.  Model  initiation. 
One  admitted  on  c.c.  (Juartfrlv  circular  read  from 
G. W.C.T.,  Sister  Lumley,  W.C.T.-June  1.  Report 
of  D,L.  representative  adopted.  Bro.  Crow,  L.D.'s, 
night,  it  being  the  11th  anniversary  of  his  initiation  ioto 
the  Lodge.  He  kindly  provided  refreshments.  Enter 
tained  by  members  and  visitors.  Bro.  Davis,  V.D., 
addressed  the  Lodge.     Very  pleasant  evening.  i 

Baker-street.—"  Alliance  of  Marylebone."  May  31.  ! 
I-'ncouraging  session  ;  two  restored  ;  Bro.  Jones,  ]").£. S., 
attended  and  gave  his  well-known  essay,  "  Teetotalism 
amongst  the  Ancients."  This  was  most  attentively 
listened  to  by  a  very  full  L:tdge,    and  at  the  close,  dis-  [ 


i  freely  mdulged  in,  after  which  a  special  vote 
of  thanks  was  accorded  Bro.  Jones. 

Clapham-road.— "General  Garfield."  June  3.  Two 
proposed,  one  initiated,  two  received  on  c.c.  ;  one  re- 
instated. Visit  of  Bro.  Hyde,  D.E.S.,  who  presided  and 
gat-6  an  address  ;  a  few  words  of  encouragement  from 
Bros.  Page,  V.D,  and  T.  C.  Macrow,  H.D.,  brought  a 
very  pleasant  session  to  a  close  at  10  p.m.  ;  54  present. 

Edgware-road.— "Jabez  Burns."  June  1.  Bro. 
Dickerson,  W.C.T..  presiding;  one  member  admitted  by 
c.c;  two  readmitted;  Lodge  visited  and  addressed  by 
Bro.  Lieutenant  Wawrinsky,  G.W.Co.,  of  Sweden,  who 
was  asked  to  convey  our  fraternal  greetings  to  our 
brethren  and  sisters  in  Sweden.    Pleasant  session. 

Waterloo  Road.— "South  London."  May  28.  Special 
Committee  reported  progress  in  the  arrangements  for 
forthcoming  exhibition.  Programme  of  prayer  and 
praise.  A  pleasant  evening  spent.— June  4.  Open 
Lodge  at  y.4.5.  An  entertainment  of  songs,  recitations, 
readings,  &c.,  ably  carried  out  by  members  and  visitors. 
A  plentiful  supply  of  refreshments  handed  round. 

Brixton.— "Gresham."  June  3,  Anniversary  cele- 
brated by  a  tea  and  public  meeting  in  the  Gresham  Bap- 
tist  Chapel.  Between  GO  and  70  persons  sat  down  to  tea, 
after  which  a  thoroughly  successful  public  meeting  was 
presided  over  by  J.  Cobeldick,  Esq.,  o£  the  Lambeth 
Vestry,  and  addresses  were  given  by  Bros,  Winton, 
G.W.Chap.  ;  Bowen,  D.C.T.  West  Kent  and  Piuhorn, 
D.CT.,  E.  and  M.  Surrey.  Bro,  Ventris,  L.D.,  gave  a 
report  of  the  work  done  by  the  Lodge  during  the  five 
years  of  its  existence,  and  observed  that  the  Lodge  had 
taken  a  re-start,  and  its  present  Lodge-room  would  soon 
be  too  small  for  its  meeting.  Miss  Rutz  gave  an  excel- 
lent recitation,  and  during  the  evening  a  special  session 
of  the  Lodge  was  held,  when  three  candidates  were 
nitiatiMi,    two    proposed,    and    two    others  signed    the 


Blackfnars-road,  S.E. — "Thomas Monday."  June  2. 
VisitofBro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.,  who  presided. 
One  candidate  initiated.  Question  box  was  well  sus- 
tained ;  some  useful  hints  thrown  out.  Good  at- 
tendance. 

Stockwoll. — "Stockwell's  Hope.  June  5.  Officered 
by  deputies.  Visit  of  W.D.Co.,  D.S.J.T.,  and  P.D.C.T. 
Bro.  Hubbard  presided.  Bro.  Lewis,  W.D.Ch.,  moved 
a  resolution  condemning  the  action  of  the  House  of  Lords 
in  rejecting  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill.  Pleasant 
meeting. 

New  Cut.— "George  Thorneloa."  June  5.  Enter- 
tainment by  members  and  friends  ;  songs  by  Bro. Maiden 
Bro.  A.  Smith,  Sisters  Clements,  Maiden  ;  recitations  by 
Bro.  J.  Maiden,  W.S.,  Bro.  R.  Adams,  Mr.  A.  Donald- 
sou,  and  the  entertainment  concluded  with  a  sketch,  en- 
titled "  Mr.  Toddle's  Visitors,"  in  which  Bro.  J.Mai- 
den,  Bro.  Potkins  and  Sister  Clements  took  part ;  about 
50  present;  Watchwouds  sold. 

Chelsea,— '•  Grosvenor."  June  4,  Officered  and  en- 
tertained by  brothers.  Reports  of  G.W.C.T.  and  D.L. 
Reps,  adopted. 

Bethnal  Green.— "  Victoria  Park."  May  1-5.  Good 
session ;  visit  of  Bro.  R.  S.  Driffield,  Geneva  Cross 
Lodge,  Malta,  who  gave  an  address.  Programme,  "  Shall 
Ireland  have  a  separate  Parliament, "opened  by  Bro.Fisk, 
G.L.L.,  and  debate  well  sustained  by  Bros.  Butler, 
Smith,  Gibson,  P.D.C.T.,  O'Brien,  and  Tugwell.— May 
22.  Pleasant  session  ;  adjourned  debate  from  previous 
session  resumed  by  Bros.  Turton,  Wells,  Ctenahaw, 
and  several  others. — May  21).  One  initiated ;  Bro. 
Wiseman  elected  rep.  to  meeting  of  Beaumont  Trust 
scheme ;  prayer  and  praise  meeting. — June  5.  One 
initiated  :  D.S.  report  read  by  Bro.  F.  LawHon.  Surprise 
visit  from  Rock  Lodge,  Poplar,  who  officered  and 
entertained. ^SV.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  Tomkins  ;  songs  bv  Bros, 
Connor,  Jones,  Johnson,  Mumfnrd,  Bassenger,  Walter, 
and  Sister  Wilson  ;  recitation,  Bro.  Layton, 

Chelsea.— "Marlborough."  June  8.  Celebration  of 
fourteenth  anniversary.  An  entertainment;  chairman, 
Bro.  J.  H.  Retallack  Moloney,  W  D.S.  Opening  address. 
Report  of  Lodge  by  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow.H.D.  Handbell 
ringing,  by  Bro.  Reader  and  friends ;  song,  Sister 
Raynor.  Bro. Lieutenant  Wawrmsky,  W.D.C.,  Sweden  ; 
Sister  Harden,  Bro.  Brand,  W.D.A.S.  (New  Zealand): 
Bro.  Easton,  W.D.A.S.  ;  and  Bro.  Tysoe,  W.D.Ch. 
(Beds.),  contributed  to  the  programme.  About  90  pre- 
sent ;  refreshments  supplied  ;  names  given  in  for  mem- 
bership. 

Percy-street,  W.—"  St.  James  of  London."  June  3. 
International  songs.  Very  pleasant  session.  A  goodly 
number  of  visitors.  Watchwohds  all  sold. 

Eulham.  — "Victory  Won."  June  8.  Good  session. 
Discussion,  "Shall  we  Advertise  in  the  Watchwoud  ?" 
Addresses  were  delivered  by  Bros.  Varney,  Heath,  and 
Lockwood,  the  latter  giving  a  brief  history  of  the  J  Order. 
Re.solved  to  have  an  open  session  on  Whit-Tuesday. 

Chelsea.—  "  Margaret  McCurrey."  May  25.  Reading 
by  Bro.  Shepherd.  Long  discussion.  Watchwokds 
sold.- June  2.  Bro.  Larking,  W.C.T.  Short  papers. 
A  large  number  of  the  membsrs  atttnJed  the  funeral  of 
our  late  Sister  Louisa  Moore,  who  was  interred  at 
Brompton  Cemetery  that  afternoon,  also  a  good  number 
from  the  neighbouring  Lodges.  Bro.  Kimmins,  V.D., 
read  the  official  ceremony  at  the  grave. 

Shaitesbury  Park.—"  Shaftesbury  Park."  June  3. 
Report  of  delegate  toUnited  Open-air  Mission, decided  to 
hold  meetings  every  Saturday  evening  during  July  and 
August.  Bro,  Hilton,  L.D.,  chairman  of  Church  Parade 
Committee,  on  behalf  of|our  Orphanage  reported  that  the 
parade  would  take  place  in  July,  and  especially  urged 
all  members  to  assist.  Sf-rmon  at  Battersoa  Baptist 
Chapel.  Ynrkroad.  Bro,  Collins,  E.S.,  gave  an  interest- 
ing and  instructive  lecture  onEIementaryAstronomy  illus- 
trated by  diagrams. 

Chelsea.  "James  McCurrey."  June  3rd.  Two  pro- 
posed. Reps,  report  of  D.L.  read  and  adopted.  Resolu- 
tion passed  asking  Sir  Charles  Dilke,  Birt.,  M,P.,  to 
be  in  his  place  on  Fri  day  to  vote  for  Mr.  Stevenson's 
amendment  to  Sir  J.  Pease's  Closing  Bdl.  Vote  of 
sympathy  passed  to  Bro.andSisterRowe.and  SisterCcok, 
W.Ch,,  in  their  bereavement  by  the  loss  of    their  father. 


Sacred  night.  Bro.  Tearle  presided  at  the  pianoforte. 
Several  hymns  sung  by  all  pre«ent.  Soios  by  Sisters 
Tearle,  Garton  ;  Bros.  0.  Grigg  and  Tearle.  Prayers  by 
Bros.  Colbrat,  Tearla  and  T.  W.  H.  Grigg.  Good 
attendance,  and  splendid  session. 

Upper  Clapton.— "Upper  Clapton."  May  24.  Visit 
of  Bro.  Figg.  V.D.,  who  presided.  Quarterly  ciicular  of 
the  G.W.C.T.  read  and  discussed.  Bro.  Caat<m,  L.D.. 
announced  the  receipt  of  his  commission  as  L.D. ,  which 
was  also  read,  and  article  No.  .5  was  discussed  at  some 
length.  Programme,  Members'  Experiences  of  United 
Gatherings,  very  ably  carried  out. — May  31.  Bro.Caston, 
L.D.,  presided.  Good  attendance.  Discussion  of  I>  L. 
report.  A  brother  from  the  Hand  in  Hand  L-^dge, 
Spalding,  Lincolnshire,  addressed  the  Lodge  on  the  Good 
of  the  Order,  as  also  did  Bro.  Davis,  V.D. 

Stamford  street,  S.E.—" Channing."  June  4.  Dis- 
cussion on  the  G.L.  legislation  on  kissing  games  and 
character  dress,  at  which  some  25  Lodges  were  repre- 
sented by  about  50  delegates,  together  with  a  large 
number  of  visitors  from  various  Lodges,  The  following 
resolution  was  submitted  :—"  That  this  representative 
meeting  of  Good  Templars,  believing  the  G.L.  policy 
restricting  entertainments  to  be  detrimental  to  the  best 
interests  of  the  Order,  nereby  protests  against  the  same, 
and  urges  upon  the  G.L.  Executive  the  expediency  of 
suspending  or  taking  immediate  steps  to  obtain  the 
repeal  of  the  laws  relating  to  entertainmsnts,  and  to  give 
Lodges  the  power  to  act  without  restrictions  according 
to  locality,  time  and  circumstances."  All  present  (10 
members  and  102  visitors)  voted,  and  the  resolution  was 
carried,  amidst  great  applause,  with  four  dissentients 
only. 

Camden  Town. — "Angel  of  Mercy."  May  26.  Visit 
to  the  Milton  Lodge;  good  attendance.  Bro.  Emery, 
P. W.C.T.,  in  the  chair.- May  28.  Go^dsesaion.  One 
proposed  for  initiation,  and  one  lor  re-admission.  Pro- 
gramme, *'Ode  practice,"  the  members  being  led  by  Bro. 
Sherwin,  W.T.,  at  the  harmonium.— June  3.  Surprise 
visit  to  the  Herald  of  Peace  Lodge  ;  13  members  visiting. 
Bro.  Wolfe,  E.S..  presided.— June  4.  Successful 
session.  One  initiated,  two  re  admitted,  and  three  on 
c.c.  Seven  names  handed  in  for  Third  Degree,  and  six 
for  Second.  An  able  paper  was  ready  by  Bro.  Emery, 
P. W.C.T.,  entitled,  "Why  we  don't  succeed,"  which 
led  to  a  good  discussion,  Bros.  Shipman,  Wolfe,  White, 
Lewin,  and  Sister  Shipman  taking  part.  Good  attend- 
ance.     Watchwords  on  sale. 

Holborn.— "London  Olive  Branch,"  June  3.  Bro. 
Strong,  W.C.T.,  presided  at  a  large  and  important 
gathering'  of  members  and  visitors,  including  Bros, 
Gibson,  P.D.C.T.,  and  Tysoe,  W.D.Chap.,  Beds.,  to 
hear  a  paper  by  Bro.  Insull,  P.D.C.T.,  on  "The  pro- 
posed Division  of  the  District  Lodge  of  Middlesex."  The 
paper  dealt  with  both  sides  of  the  questi-m.  Several 
members  took  part  in  the  discussion  ;  but  though  opposi- 
tion wad  invited,  and  would  have  been  welcomed,  none 
was  forthcoming.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  to  Bro. 
Insult  concluded  an  interesting  and  unanimous  meeting. 


PROVINCIAL. 

GuiLDt'ORD.— "Guildford."  June  4.  D.L.  Tea 
Committee's  report  adopted.  Much  merriment  pre- 
vailed, it  being  Sing  a  song,  recite,  read  a  verse,  or  pay  a 
penny  to  Sick  Fund,  every  member  taking  part  or  paying 
the  penny.  _^ 

Whittington  Moor.—"  Glorious  Prospect."  May* 
31.  Bro.  S.  Stevenson,  W.C.T.  Programme  :  Sisters' 
Night.  A  first-rate  entertainment  being  giv 
readings,  recitations,  and  songs  by  Sisters  M.  Stc 
C.  Taylor,  E.  Nicholls,  M.  A.  Peach,  and  S,  J. 
Nunney.  Initiated  two,  and  re-admitted  one.  Lodge 
looking  up. 

Swindon.— "Anchor  of  Swindon."  May  24.  Bro. 
Jones,  W.C.T.  Second  Degree  conferred  on  six.  One 
proposed.— May  31.  Circular  of  G.W.C.T.  read,  and 
summary  of  G.L.  session  by  Bro.  G.  H.  Bendy,  L.D, 
One  initiated.  Question-bos— several  interesting  ques- 
tions were  placed  in  the  box  and  answered  by  Bros. 
Jones,  Green,  Bendy,  T.  Peart  and  Russell.     Very  p!ea- 

NOTTINGHAM.— "  John  Mackintosh."  May  29.  Cele- 
bration of  the  14th  anniversary  in  Beacons  field-street 
Board  school  with  a  public  tea  and  a  public  meeting 
afterwards.  Both  proved  very  succeasful.  Stirring 
addresses  from  the  resident  ministers  and  others,  winding 
up  with  an  earnest  exhortation  by  Bro.  Mear,  V.D.,  to 
unite  with  us  to  stem  the  tide  of  intemperance. 

Devonpobt. — "James  Teare."  May  31.  A  very 
pleasant  meeting.  Bro.  P.  Taylor,  W.C.T.,  presided. 
The  Tea  Committee  paid  the  Lodge  19a.  profit  on  the  tea 
and  a  further  sum  of  12s.  paid  into  the  funds  which 
enabled  the  Lodge  to  declare  itself  out  of  debt. 
.  Devonport.— "  Star  of  Morice  Town."  June  2.  Bro. 
R.  Moyae  presided  and  a  very  pleasant  evening  was 
spent  by  songs  and  addresses  by  Bros.  Wylde,  Cooper, 
Ctirislie,  and  Chappell,  of  the  Protector  Lodge, 
Portsmouth. 

Plymouth.— "Truth  and  Grace."  June  1.  Visit  of 
the  Workman's  Rest  Ladge  of  Devonport  ;  Bro.  J.  G. 
McLean,  of  the  Medical  Stai  Corps,  presidmg,  and  a 
pleasant  evening  was  spent  in  songs,  readings,  &c.,  by 
Bros.  Taylor,  Dunlea,  and  Davis,  and  Sister  Aahbury. 
Thanks  to  the  visitors  closed  a  very  happy  gathering. 

Dkvonpout.— "Gordon  Memorial."  .Tune  4  Bro 
Corporal  Ford,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Four  initiated,  stand- 
ing committees  appointed,  and  report  of  D.L.  Reps,  pre- 
sented andadopt(=d. 

Dkvonpout.— "  Workman'.s  Rest."  June  5  Bro  J 
G.  McLean,  W.C.T.,  presiding,  and  the  W.C.T.  being 
rei'ponsible  for  Good  of  the  Order,  he  had  provided  a  good 
entertainment  of  songs,  readings,  recitations  in  which  the 
following  took  part :  SisterChristie,  Bros.  Taylor,  Toope 
Christie,  Parkes,  Sister  Taylor.  Bro.  Saville,  of  the  Star 
of  the  Ch.innel  Lodge,  gave  a  very  earnest  address. 

SALFOitn.— "Hope  of  St.  Bartholomew."  May  12, 
Fair  attendance.  Two  initiated.  Election  of  officers-— 
W.C.T.,  Bro.  F.    D.   Sherratt  (fourth  time);  W.V.T., 


June  14,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLABS'     WATCHWORD. 


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Sister  S.  Smith  ;  W.Sec,  Bro.  Bowers,  JUD.  (re-elected) 
iDstalled  by  Bro.  J.  Handley,  L.D.-May  l!)  One  ad- 
mitted by  o.c.  Several  visitors  present.  Pleasant  ses- 
sion. t.W.C.T.'s  circular  read  and  referred  (with  G  L 
sammary)  to  Good  of  Order  Committee.  D  L  Rep's 
report  read  and  accepted.— May  2i;.  One  admitted  on 
c.c.  bevaral  visitors  present.— .June  2.  Two  initiated 
Arranzementa  made  for  transference  to  new  meetinir. 
room  by  next  sessions  (Woodbine-street  Bible  Christian 
?.  ,£°),'-rn .  ^'"?'*  V'  '^^'^"  Committee's  report  on 
G.W.C.T.'s  circular  and  G.L.  summary  read  and 
accepted  with  thanks.  Songs  by  Sister  Smith,  W.V.T  , 
Mid  Bros.  Austin  and  N.  Bowers.  Addresses  by  Bros 
Thompson  and  R.  Bowers,  sen.,  W  Ch 

On.  BuOMPtON-"  Safeguard."  June  3.  Report  of 
D.L.Rep.  (Bro.  Dence)  given,  Bro.  Decks  reported  that 
the  Umted  Outing  Committee  suggested  that  they  should 
(?o  by  boat  to  Southend  on  August  Bank  Holiday.  Very 
pleasant  session  spent  ;  about  r^^  present. 

CAVENUISH.-"i;xctilence."  June  3.  Open  Lodge, 
when  an  interesting  service  of  song,  entitled  "  For 
Harry  8  Sake,  was  given  by  members,  and  the  readings 
by  Bro.  T.  J.  Pattenden  to  a  good  audience  The  service 
lasted  nearly  two  hours,  and  a  pleasant  and  enjoyable 
evening  was  spent. 

Bath.— "Cotterell."  May  .5.  Election  and  installa- 
tion.—May  12.  Paper  by  Bro.  H.  G.  Webber,  W.T  S 
conductor  Bath  contingent  C.P.  choir,  entitled  "  Music 
Its  objects  and  mission."-.May  la.  Entertained  b^ 
newly-elected  officers.— Mav  2(i.  Paper  by  Bro  C 
Blatchford,  W.C.T.,  "Scenes  m  CanadMn  Me.' 

TonqUAT.— "Queen  of  the  West."  May  13.  Anni- 
versary tea  and  public  meeting.  Good  attendance. 
Profit  realised.  Bro.  ,J.  K..le  in  the  chair.  Speakers, 
Bros.  Parr,  D.C.T.,  andCasley,  W.D.  Report  by  W  Secl 
very  satisfactory  ;  increase  of  nine  on  the  year.  Reading 
m  the  Cornish  dialect  by  Bro.  W.  Jarvis,  L.V  ■  Bro  J 
Hole,  reading  ;  duet.  Sister  Stafford  and  Jarvis  •  con- 
certina solo,  Bro.  Richards.     Very  enjoyable  evening 

Stone.— "Faith  and  Hope."  This  Lodge  has  lately 
passed  through  a  time  of  anxiety.  On  the  7  March  last, 
the  fare  which  destroyed  the  chapel  not  only  burnt  the 
roof  off  of  the  school-room  in  which  the  Lodge|usually  met 
but  consumed  the  Lodge  harmonium,  regalia,  &c.  Steps 
were  at  once  taken— another  meeting-room  obtained 
(through  the  kindness  of  the  vicar  of  Christ  Church)— a 
new  harmonium  was  presented  to  the  Lodge.  New 
regalia,  &c.,  costing  £fi  17s.,  were  bought  (a  levy  being 
made  upon  the  membership),  and  things  generally  were 
ilealt  with  in  a  speedy  and  businesslike  manner  No 
Lodge  session  was  missed,  and  the  Lodge  is  still  work- 
ing as  well  as,  even  if  not  better,  than  before.  The 
numbers  at  present  in  good  standing  are  !I0  brothers,  45 
sisters,  13o.  The  .Secretary's  report  for  the  last  quarter 
shewed  an  average  attendance  of  liS.  The  balance  in  hand 
on  April  30  (after  paying  for  the  regalia,  &c.),  was  8a.  -M. 
Bro.  G.  J.  Lee  was  appointed  W.C.T.,  and  Bro.  F 
Lovelock,  W.Sec.  for  the  current  quarter.  On  Easter 
Tuesday  a  tea  meeting  was  held,  the  efforts  of  the  Lodge 
being  supplemented  in  the  evening  by  a  service  of  song, 
Xliver  Singers,"  given  by  the  Wesleyan  choir,  assisted 
by  friends.  The  Rev.  A.  Poarman.  curate  of  Christ 
Church,  presided,  and  the  Rev.  J.  Boulton,  Wesleyan 
minister,  officiated  as  reader.  The  vi.lunteer  riHe  band 
also  gave  their  services.  The  profits  (JtO  Ss.)  were  given 
to  the  Chapel  Restoration  Fund. 

Keighlev.— "Reformation."  June  3.  Condensed 
report  of  G.L.  was  again  read  and  considered.  Wild 
flower  bouquet  contest  by  members  ;  the  following  took 

Brizes  :  1st,  Bro.  Daniel ;  2nd,  Sister  Edmondson  ;  3rd, 
ro.  A.  E.  Brooke.     At  the  conclusion  the  Howers  were 
Bold  and  the  receipts  given  to  the  L^dge  funds. 

WniBI.EDOK.- "  Palmerston."  May  27th.     Good  of  the 
Order  Committee  appointed.     Open  Lodge  at  8.4ri,  at 
which  the  subject  discussed  was  "The  best  way  to  help 
the  Temperance  Cause  in   Wimbledon  as  a  Lodge  and 
individually."       Bros.    Price,      Harden,     Chittleburgh, 
Jennings,  Marshall,  Frost,  and  Humphreys  took  part  m 
an  interestingdisciission.     The  members  decided  to  do 
their  best  individually  to  help  in  outdoor  Temperance 
mission    work,  during  the  summer.- June    3.     Prais 
meeting   at   8.45.     Bro.    W.  H.  Humphreys,   W.C.T 
presided.     Bro.    Harden      opened    with     prayer     an 
many    of    Sankey's  hymns   were  snng    by    the    men 
here,      led     by     Bro.     Pritchett    at     the     America 
organ      kindly     lent     by     Bro.      and      .ciiot..r      T.n«. 
Mr.  Mercer,  City   missionary,  gave 
of  encituragement,  and  stated  how 

with  the  help  of  the  members  at  his  open-air  meetings  in 
the  Broadway.  The  best  wishes  of  the  meeting  were 
tendered  to  Bra.  and  Sister  Harden,  on  the  occasion  of 
their  marria<^e,  who,  after  suitably  responding,  presented 
each  one  present  with  a  piece  of  wedding  cake.  Duets 
were  sung  by  Sisters  Ringwood  and  Thomas,  and  Love 
and  Coleman  ;  solo  by  S:8ter  Miss  Cooke. 

NOTTmoH.iM.- "Anchor  and  Hope."  The  following 
resolution  has  been  adopted:— That  we  condemn  the 
action  of  the  G.L.  in  reaffirming  the  bye-laws  prohibiting 
character  dress  performances  in  connection  with  our 
Order,  and  in  prohibiting  kissing  games.  [Please  write 
only  on  one  side  of  the  paper.] 

WixcHEsrER.— "City     of     Winchester."       June    2. 
Lodge  opened   by  P.VV.C.T.      Four  initiated  ;  two  pro- 
posed.   Bro.  Phillips  proposed  a  resolution  of  condolence 
to  Bro.  and  Sister  ("ioodyear    in  their  sad    loss   of  a 
beloved  brother  in  Barmah.     Bro.  Parker  bade  farewell 
to  the  Lodge   for   a  time  and    wished  us  every  success. 
Military  brother  from  Alton   gave  short  address.     Bro 
Goodyear   gave  greeting   of  Life  Boat   Lodg.-.  Sydney, 
Australia,   and    Spring    Valley  Lodge,   S 
Programme  of  evening  :   Pound  night  and 
ings  ;  ample  justice  was  done  ;  sent  by  wi 
and  sisters.      Several  songs  and  recital  lo: 
Tery  pleasant  evening, 


Francisco, 
social  gather- 
irthy  brothers 
IS  made   up  a 


DONCASTER.— "Perseverance."    Juno.    The  following 

motion    was  adopted :    "  That,  in  the  opinion   of    this 

Lodge,  the    legislation  by  Grand   Lodge  dealing    with 

kissing  games '  is  the  result  of  a  panic  and  newspaper 

agitation,  and  we  believe  Grand  Lodge  might  have  been 


more  usefully  employed  than  by  passing  tyrannical  laws  ■ 
that  the  curtailment  of  the  liberty  to  perform  Temper- 
ance pieces  in  character  at  meetings  connected  with  the 
Order  is  against  the  wishes  of  a  majority  of  the  sub- 
Lodge  membership,  and  ought  not  to  have  been  enacted 
u^,  ■■^'  "''"","'  "10  matter  being  first  fairly  placed 
before  Snb-Lodge.o. 

WOKIXGTO.V.-"  Crystal  Wave."  May  4.  One  hundred 
members  to  commence  quarter  with.  Two  initiated  ■  two 
restored.  Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Bro  John 
Nicholas  ;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Isabella  Hughes:  W.S.,  Bro. 
John  Bower.-May  11.  Two  initiated  ;  officers  enter- 
tained ;  address  by  Bro.  Nicholas.-May  L-f.  Sisters 
provided  entertainment  :  splendid  session  ;  70  present.— 
May  25  Pound  and  parcel  night  ;  good  programme,  well 
rendered  ;  ample  justice  done  to  confectionery,  &c.— 
June  1.  The  Lifeboat  Juvenile  Temple  instituted  as 
recorded  in  another  column. 

ATTERCLrFFK.  — "British  Workman  "  June  2.  The 
following  resolution  was.  after  full  and  free  debate, 
carried  unanimously:-"  That  this  Lodge  strongly  dis- 
approve of  the  action  taken  by  the  G. W.C.T.  in  getting 
the  stringent  bye-law  on  character  dress  and  kissing 
games  passed  at  last  G.L.  session  for  immediate  opera- 
tion before  the  Lodges  had  been  consulted  on  so  im- 
portant a  matter,  and  hereby  call  upon  the  G.L.  Execu- 
tive to  suspend  the  operation  of  this  obnoxious  rule  till 
the  membership  have  considered  and  expressed  their  wish 
on  the  subject." 

GosPORT.  -  "Forton  Star  of  Hope,"  June  4  Two 
initiated  and  two  others  proposed.  The  B.  B.  Star  Lodge 
visited  in  good  numherj.  A  capital  programme  was  gone 
through,  with  Bro.  W.  E.  Smith  in  the  chair.  A  pleas.ant 
evening  was  spent,  and  we  are  glad  to  say  that  the 
interest  of  oi^  Order  has  not  died  out  in  Gosport.  Bro 
Patrick,  V.D.,  also  visited.  The  Juvenile  Temple  in 
connection  with  this  Lodge  is  in  a  flourishing  condition  • 
six  new  members  were  initiated  at  the  last  meeting. 

HuDDERSFiELD.—"  Home  Mission."  June  1.  Miscel- 
1?",! ?'??  m"'"^'^'"™™' !  PuWio  admitted.  Bro.  Daniels, 
•  To  ■'  P^^'ded.  After  a  few  words  from  the  chair- 
man, 12  members  of  the  Temperance  band, conducted  by 
Mr.  Jessop,  rendered  a  good  programme,  which  is 
of  too  great  a  length  to  admit  of  inserting.  Votes  of 
thanks  to  the  chairman,  and  to  all  who  had  taken  part  in 
the  entertainment,  followed  by  the  audience  singing  the 
National  Anthem,  brought  an  interesting  and  profitable 
meeting  to  a  close. 

Saffron  Waiden.-" Saffron."  May  25.  Third 
anniversary  meeting.  Seventy  members  of  the  Order 
from  Cambridge,  40  from  Haverhill,  and  others  from 
Chelmsford,  Stratford,  Bristol,  &c.,  were  present.  The 
friends  arrived  in  the  town  at  4  o'clock,  by  several 
brakes,  &c.,  and  after  seeing  the  sights,  &c..  met  at  the 
Temperance  Hall,  at  G.30,  where  a  capital  repast  was 
served.  After  having  done  ample  justice  to  all  the  good 
things  provided,  the  visitors  and  members  of  the  Saffron 
Lodge,  in  all  to  the  number  of  about  150,  formed  into 
procession  wearing  regalia,  marched  round  the  town 
nging  Temperance  hymns  and  deliveringshort  addresses 
a  the  way.  At  8  o'clock  a  public  meeting  was  held  in 
the  Town  Hall,  where  a  capital  protrramme  was  per- 
formed. Bro.  Walter  Robson,  W.C.T.,  presided  ;  ad- 
were  delivered  by  Bro.  Dr.  Hart,  of  St.  .John's 
College,  Cambridge;  Bro.  the  Rev.  W.  A.  Guttridge, 
M.A.,  Bros.  Dixon  and  Ceilings,  also  of  Cambridge,  and 
Bro.  Watson,  of  Bristol  ;  recitations  Ijy  Bro  Unwin  of 
Haverill ;  glees,  solos,  &c.,  by  the  Haverill  Temperance 
Choir.  Several  hymns  were  sung  by  the  choir  on  the 
platform,  numbering  about  60.  At  the  close  of  the  meet- 
ing the  friends  again  adjourned  to  the  Temperance  Hall 
where  tea,  coffee,  &c.,  was  served.  This  Lodge  numbers 
7t>  members  in  good  standing. 

DOKCABTER.— "White  Rose."  June  2.  The  following 
resolutions  were  carried  :  "  In  the  opinion  of  the  mem- 
bers of  this  Lodge,  the  resolution  framed  at  last  G.L, 
session  with  regard  to  kissing  games  is  a  gross  infringe- 
ment of  the  personal  liberty  of  the  members, and  such  mea- 
sures, we  beheve,  tend  to  weaken  rather  than  strengthen 
our  Order.  We  regret  the  G.L.  had  not  something  better 
to  do  than  discuss  such  a  matter,  as  we  believe  it  was  the 
outcome  of  a  needless  and  worthless  newspaper  corre- 
spondence, and  that  such  a  rule  should  not  be  framed 
before  consulting  the  membership."  "  In  the  opinion  of 
he  members  of  the  above  Lodge,  the  bye-law  with  re- 
tgard  to  character  dress  ought  to  be  amended,  so  as  to 
exclude  all  but  Temperance  pieces." 
Doncaster.— "  Ray  of  Light."  Resolution  adopted. 
That,  in  the  opinion  of  this  Lodge  the  motion  carried 
by  such  an  overwhelming  majority  at  the  annual  Grand 
Lodge  session  relative  to  character  dressing  and  kissing 
games  is  too  stricta  measure  to  be  adopted." 

Leathekread.— "Perseverance'"  April  15  Visited 
by  Hugh  Bourne,  Hope  of  Norbiton,  and  Kingston 
Guiding  Star  Lodges.  The  visitors  officered  and  enter- 
tained m  an  admirable  manner.  One  initiated.  The 
visitors  were  provided  with  refreshments.- April  22. 
Bro.  Pollard  recommended  for  L.D.  and  Bro.  Snelling 
for  L.E.S.  Programme  Committee  for  coming  quarter 
appointed.  Bro.  Denyer  recommended  S.J.T.  and 
Bro.  Cumber  A.S.J. T.— April  29.  Returns  made  ;  tax 
paid.  After  business,  recess  for  open  session.  Refresh- 
ments were  provided  for  members  and  friends.  Enjoyable 
on.     One  proposed.— May  0.    Election  of  officers 

Hewett,  W.C.T. ;  Sister  A.  Hewett,  W.V.T.  •  and 

Denyer,      W.Sec— all     re-elected.      One      initiated  — 

May  13.     Officers  were  installed  by  Bro.  Leach,   V.D. 

Bro.  Denyer  presented  the  Lodge  with  a  Bible  stand,and 

Bro.  Leach  gave  us  some  good  adviceand  encouragement. 

Greetings   exchanged   with  Portsdown  Lodge,   per  Bro 

Hewett.— M.ay  20.     L.D.  read  G. W.C.T.  official  notices 

Bye-laws    Committee   appointed.     Greeting    exchanged 

with  Dorking  Star  of  Hope  Lodge,    per  Bro.  Deny°er. 

Several  good  songs  and  recitations  were  then  given. 

WoODBRiDuE,    Suffolk.- "Hope    of    Woodbridge." 

ane  2.     Putjlic  meeting  and   coffee  supper,    Bro.  Dr. 

Buscher  presided.    An  excellent   programme  was  given 

whieh  the  following  took   part:    Bro.    Steel,    Bro. 


Barker,  Bro.  W.  J.  Read.  A  juvenile  choir  rendered 
good  service,  as  did  also  the  LO.G.T.  String  Band.  A 
feature  was  the  quartette  "Good  Templar's  Song," 
specially  composed  by  Bro.  Dr.  Boscher,  and  sung  by 
the  adult  choir.  Sister  N.  Read  officiated  at  the  organ. 
A  most  successful  meeting. 

C.lTKRUAM.— "Pioneers."  JLiy  19.  Open  Lodge; 
chairman,  Bro.  ^^yeth,  W.C.  Very  encouraging  meet- 
ing ;  best  open  Lodge  for  some  time  past.  Duets  by 
Sisters  Bristow  and  Halse,  Searle  and  Owen,  Bros. 
Kneller  and  Borer.  Part  song  by  Sisters  Eavies,  Se.srle, 
bymes,  Owen  and  James,  Bros.  Kneller  and  Pateman. 
Dialogue  by  Sister  Symes  and  Bro.  Kneller.  Readings 
and  recitations  by  Sisters  Bristow  and  Longhnrst,  Bros. 
Kneller.  Gill  and  Cutler.  Bro.  Wyeth  gave  an  address 
explanatory  of  the  Order.  Collection  in  aid  of 
the  Lodge.— May  2(i,  Question-box.  Questions  fairly 
answerea  and  discussed.  One  new  member  initiated. 
A  Good  Templar  Parliament  has  been  formed  in  connec- 
tion with  the  Lodge.  A  cabinet  formed,  and  Caterham 
divided  into  eight  divisions,  each  division  represented  by 
two  members  of  the  Lodge.  Bills  brought  forward:  — 
Sunday  Closing  "  (Caterham),  and  "Liquor  Traffic 
Direct  Local  Veto"  (Caterham).  Good  speeches  and 
discussion  on  the  Bill  for  "Sunday  Closing"  (April  17) 
discussion  adjourned.  "Liquor  Traffic  Direct  Local 
Veto  Bill.— June  2.  Sister  Hickmott  admitted  by  c.o. 
from  Reigate  Lodge.  Increase  of  five  members  on  last 
quarter  ;  pushing  on  steadily,  C.  Kneller,  W.C  T. 
Sister  Bristow,  W.\'.T.,  Bro.  Cutler,  W.Sec." 
NORWicn.—"  City  of  Norwich."  June  2.  Experiences 
ere  glVen  by  Bros.  Austin,  Porter.  Atkinj,  Doubleday, 
.Stockinsa,  Herring,  and  Sisters  Fisher  and  Thorpe. 
Bro.  1.  'polman  read  a  letter  from  Bro.  Corporal 
Winton,  (..W.C.  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Madras,  India, 
and  formerly  of  this  Lodge,  sending  his  fraternal 
greetings  to  the  Lodge,  and  congratulating  the  Lodge  to 
the  great  success  it  had  attained.  Greetings  of  the  like 
nature  were  expressed  by  all  the  members,  and  sent  by 
Bro.  Coimaii.  Two  new  members  were  initiated,  and  » 
most  enjoyable  evening  was  spent. 

ManchesTEK.— "Tower  of  Refuge."  June  1.  Good 
attendance  ;  captains'  reports  ;  report  of  S.J.T. ;  reports 
??SP'/i'  two  candidates  initiated;  Bro.  David  Gavin, 
l-i.b-.J.l.,  was  present. 

DBiFFlELn.-"  Hope  of  Driffield."     June  4.     Sisters' 

entertainment, presided  over  by  Sister  Sanderson.D.V.T.  • 

refreshments  provided;  a  most  enjoyable  session.  Sunday 

afternoon,  June  0.  Temperance  service  to  a  very    large 

gathering  by  the  Rev.  C.  Spivey.  ^         ^ 

RlcH>ioNn-ON-THAMES,-"Star    of    Richmond   Hill." 

June?.     Official  visit  of  Bro.  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Oo., 

who  presided.    A  useful  discussion  on  those  old  topics 

How  to  improve  our  Lodge,"  and  "  How  to  retain  the 

interest  of  the  members  ';  suggestions  by  Bro.  Dimbleby. 

riJl  and  others.  "^ 

Leeds -"Nil  Desperandum."  June  3.  One  initiated; 

Bro.  T.  B.  Davies  read  a  paper  on  "  Tobacco,"  in  which 

I  gave  a  full  description  of  its  chemical    constituents. 

id  Its  physiological  effects,    contending  that  its  use   is 

highly  injurious    to    the   physical,    mental,    and  moral 

faculties.     A  discussion  followed,  most  of   the    speakers 

being   in    favour  of   Bro.   Davies'    contentions.      Good 

■5),^fJwT."r?''"'jJ  tJ-'i'ld-"  ■J""«  1-  Bro.  Joseph 
Shaw  W.D. Co  addressed  the  members  on  "  Alcohol  aid 
1  ood  ;  good  a^Jendance.- June  5.  Anniversary  tea  and 
meeting,  when  about  120  sat  down  to  a  ham  and  tongue 
tea  ;  after  the  tables  were  cleared,  a  short  meeting  was 
held  under  the  presidency  of  Bro.  Nightingale,  late  of 
Golden  Stream  Lodge,  London.    The  report  of  the  Lodge 

-  •)  first  year  was  read  by  the  t.D.,  Bro.  J.  C. 
i,  wliich  shewed  a  membership  of  47,  and  an 
m  4.  sh"'  r  ''r '■Alf''..^^,'Vr^i'^"  ""'I  "">  eitpenditure  of 
anri  Vood'  f  '.l''  n^Y^<  ^^-D-M"  «P°ke  on  the  report 
and  good  of  the  Order,  as  also  did  Bro.  Atkinson  ; 
recitations  and   song,   by    Sister  P.   Newton,   Bros.   J 

-_.th,  B  Spencer,  W.C.T.,  and  H.  Earnshaw ;  a  profit 
of  about  £1  will  be  eleared  for  the  fund 

iFORD.-"Sir  William  Harpur."    May  3.     Election 
istallation  of  officers  ;  good  contests  ;  considerably 

K  ,  ro  T  7*^'  ^'?«  "=*"'  '<"■  "">  elective  oBBcers  by 
about  (.0  Lodge  members:  W.C.T  Bro  E  G  n»non 
W.D.Sec;  W.V.T.,  Sister  Kent  W  Sec..  Bro  '^W 
Pilgrim.-May  10.  House  of  Common,  night"  bili 
under  discussion  was  "  Prohibition  of  sale  of  intoxicating 


ik  to  Children."  Opened'b^Bro.  s'pratt.'p.wl'c'T.^ 
was  followed  by  Bros.  Heath,  A.  Smith,  Wildman 
Mlv?7"%''°''?''¥i'™=  seven  candidates  initiated.- 
May  17.  Second  Degree  conferred  on  10  members ; 
visit  of  Bro.  Weatherill,  D.C.T.,  Oxford  ;  two  iaiti- 
ated.-May  24.  Sacred  evening;  prayer  reading  and 
G.^r  hymns  ;  four  candidates  initiated.-May  31. 
Public  meeting  ;  visit  of  Bro.  S.  J.  Southwood,  D.C.T., 

ed1tn;'jl'he«"ff,S-''t"*°"'*,"* '"=<=""■«  »"  "The  first 
editor  of  the  linUsh  Worhnan, 

MA.vcHEsTER._"ConciUo  et  Lahore. -June  5.  The 
programme  being  Mystery  night  the  various  articles  con- 
tributed by  members  were  sold  by  auction  by  Bro. 
Gibbon  W  D.Treas.,  the  value  being  named  of  each 
parcel  but  buyers  having  the  option  o?  bidding  more  to 
benefit  the  Lodge  funds.  The  sales  realised  1.3s.  2d.  Bro 
Tolton,  D.OT.,  the  W.C.T.  of  the  Lodge,  presided 
Bro.  Edwards^  G.W.Co.,  was  present  and  addressed  the 
Lodge  ;  also  Bro.  Bruck,  D.E.S. 

Blackbuun.-"  Star  of  Blackburn."  June  3.  Sisters 
officered  and  entertained.  Sister  Percival  in  the  chair. 
Songs  by  Sisters  Percival  and  B.atter,by  ;  duet  by  Sister 
Mowbray  and  Tell ;  recitation  by  Sister  Farnworth.  A 
brother  offered  to  give  at  an  early  date  a  service  of  song 

aid  of  the  Lodge  funds. 

Halstead.-"  Horiir,r."  June  3.  Bro.  J,  B.  Finch, 
^:,  kV'"'??'''!''^'  *"?  "^avean  earnest  address,  shew- 
ng  w  hat  a  Good  Templar  ought  to  be,  and  also  advoca- 
ting  the    claims    of  Juvenile    Temples  over    Bands    of 

Hbiton  Downs.-"  Crystal  Water."  June  3.  Plea- 
sant session.  Summary  of  Grand  Lodge  was  read  and 
discussed.- June  5.    Special  Session,  wten  Bro,  George 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


JuKe  H,  1886. 


BlenkiDBop,  L.D.,  conferred  tlio  Second  Degree  en  three 
brothers  and  one  sister.  Settled  to  have  a  trip  to  Dene- 
holme  during  June. 

ToKQl-AT.—"  Excelsior."  L.D.  comrennication  read 
concernir.g  a  visit  from  Bro.  Captain  Phinps,  R  N., 
P.D.C.T.  The  secretary  was  instructed  to  write  to 
Dartmouth  and  Newton  Lodges  inviting  them  to  come. 
The  D.L.  digest  was  read  and  discussed.  It  was 
resolved  that  arrangements  be  made  for  the  visit  of  the 
G.W.CT.  on  the  28th  inst.  Programme  for  the  evening 
was  readings  from  the  \Vatchwoiip  and  Jurrnitc 
Tcmpln>:_  Several  brothers  and  sisters  took  part.  The 
Satterford,  reported  to  the  Lodgo  that  lie 


L.K.S.,B; 

had  received  his  commission 

JCxETEn.— ' '  Matth»w  the  Miller."  June  .3.  Anniversary 
coffee  supper.  A  good  many  present.  Capital  evening. 
Several  songs,  recitations,  addresses,  &c.,  were  given. 
One  admitted  on  c.c. 

Kli.M>FOKl).— "Manninjham  Volunteers.'  May  17.  A 
well  selected  programme  of  songs,  duets,  readings,  recitii- 
tions,  &c.,  was  given,  under  the  supervision  of  Bro.  J. 
Hey.  The  pieces  were  all  very  creditably  rendered. 
One  feature  of  the  programme  (which  caused  a  deal  of 
amusement)  was  the  "  Old  Maids,"  which  was  sung  by 
Bisters  Annie  Askham  and  Emily  Rycroft.— May  21. 
One  initiated.  Visited  bv  several  of  the  Bradford  and 
Alpaca  Lndgea.  Donations  to  the  Lodge  funds  were 
handed  in  by  Sisters  Annie  Askham  and  Annie  Turnley 
and  Bro.  M.  Shepherd.— May  31.  This  being  brothers 
surprise  night  the  brothers  presented  to  the  Lodge  a  new 
Charter  h,Tndsomely  framed.  The  best  thanks  of  the 
sisters  was  given  to  the  brothers  tor  the  handsome  present 
they  had  made  to  the  Lodge.  Our  Lodge  is  still  progres- 
sing and  the  members  all  seem  to  take  an  interest  in  its 

DoNUASTKK.—*' White  Rose."  May  27.  One  restored. 
Programme.  Ice-cream  and  biscuits.  During  the  evening 
an  excellent  programme  was  rendered  by  Sisters  Senior, 
Abbott  and  Martin,  and  Bros.  H.  H.  Marshall,  Pearce, 
Reddish,  Firth  and  Hudson.— June  2.  Two  initiated 
and  three  proposed.  Discussions  on  "  Character  Dress" 
and  "Kissing  Games,"  led  by  L.D.  Lodge  resolved  to 
appeal  against  the  recent  decisions  arrived  at  at  last 
G.L.  session.  Programme:  Every  member  to  read.sing, 
or  recite,  or  fined  one  penny,  brought  out  a  lot  of  fresh 
talent,  and  the  programme  was  well  carried  out.  A 
brother  from  Lincoln  spoke  a  few  words  of  encourage- 


DEGREE  TJiMPLE. 
Manchester.—"  City  of  Manchester."  June  3.  A 
strong  working  committee  was  elected  (with  ]iro.  G. 
Hedges  im  seel  to  organise  a  series  of  out-door  and  other 
mission  work  during  the  summer  months.  The  various 
Lodges  in  the  area  will  be  cordially  invited  to  assist,  by 
promoting  public  meetings  and  otherwise  supporting  the 
committee  in  this  most  important  work. 


JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 


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:ided 


decided  to 
I  posing 
nd  thi 


Watchwords  taken  at  all  seasions. 

Gdildiokd.— "Rescue."  June  5.  Songs,  Sister 
Parker,  Bro.  Lekeux,  Parker,  and  Deano  ;  readings, 
Bro.  Blowfield  and  Powell  ;  recitations,  Bro.  Powell, 
jun.,  Garffan,  and  Sister  Hitchcock  ;  addresses,  Bro. 
Che\vter,T.D.C.T..  and  Bro,  Frost.      One  initiated. 

Manchestfk.— "National  Union."  April  29.  Elec- 
tion of  otHcers  :  Bro.  W.  A.  Hughes,  W.C.T. ;  Sister 
Perritt,  W.V.T.  ;  and  Bro.  McKirley,  'W.Sec.  (all  re- 
elected.—May  (j.  The  W.Sec.'s  report— a  very  good 
one — ^shewed  an  increase  of  20  members  on  the  quarter  ; 
coffee  and  buns  provided  at  2d.  each.— May  13.  Visit  of 
Woodward  Excelsior,  After  a  few  remarks  by  Bro. 
Hargreave,  W.C.T.,  the  visitors  entertained  in  an  excel- 
lent manner  ;  refreshments  provided.— May  20.  Brother's 
surprise  night,  Bro.  J.  G.  Toltnn,  D.C.T.,  was  present, 
and  gave  some  encouraging  words  about  Templar  work  ; 
afterwards  a  small  token  was  given  to  the  sisters.— May 
27.  Visit  of  Peter  Sp<*ncer  Lodge,  a  very  enjoyable  night 
was  spent  in  songs  and  recitations  ;  coifeeand  buns,  &c. 

NAVAL.  * 

Portsmouth.  —  '*P/ide  of  the  Navy" 
After  Eome  considerable  discussion,  it 
remove  to  the  New  I'rotestant  Hall 
structure  in  one  of  the  principal  thoroughfares, 
hall  being  occupied  on  Tuesday  evenin^^,  it  was  fnunc 
necessary  to  alter  the  night  of  the  session  to  Thursday, 
lleeolved  that  the  name  of  a  brother  in  straightened  cir 
cumstances  be  retained  on  the  Lodge  book  free  of  charge 
so  long  as  he  is  not  in  a  position  to  pay  his  dues.  Greet- 
ings of  May  Blossom,  and  other  Lodges,  Sec,  reports  of 
the  progress  being  made  towards  the  institution  of  the 
Lodges  on  board  H.M.S.  Volage  and  Collossus," 

Old  BuojrPTON.- **  Red,  White,  and  Blue."  June  5. 
Two  initiated.  Notice  of  motion  given  that  this  Lotlge 
transfer  to  either  Military  or  Mid-Kent  Districts  to 
stand  ovrr  for  a  fortnight.  Greetings  brought  from 
.Satellite  Lodge,  Gravesend,  and  Hope  of  Shoebui-yness 
Lodgo.  Bro.  Davey,  W.D.S.,  announced  he  had  re- 
ceived a  letter  from  G.W.CT.  asking  him  to  furnish  the 
names  of  any  brothers  in  the  district  who  took  part  in 
the  Houdan  campiign  as  G.Lodge  intended  to  take  some 
action  in  rewarding  the  brothers. 

Portsmouth. "A  Lodge  was  instituted  at  Bro. 
Baldoys,  Al  Bakery,  Commercml-road,  on  Saturday, 
June  5,  which  will  bo  located  on  board  H.M.S. 
Colossus.  Bro.  W.  G.  Peters,  H-D.,  was  the  institut- 
ing officer,  and  a  most  pleasant  and  profitable  evening 
was  spent.  A  good  attendance  of  visitors  being  present, 
^omc  very  encouraging  words  were  given  to  the  officers 
and  inembora  of  the  Lod^c, 

MILITARY. 

Winchester.—*'  G.irrison  Safeguard."'  June.  Bro. 
John  Checktey  presided.  Five  ndmitted.  Others  pioposed. 
Letter  read  fioni  Bro.  Checkley,  and  read  by  Bro. 
Bn-aley.  L.I).,  un.l.-i  tlmdond  of  the  Order,  rt-ferriog 
to  the  duties  in  the  t)rder.  Bro.  George  also  addressed 
Ihe  meeting  with  an  excellent  address.  After  a  short 
re  cess  for  coffee  and  cak^,  Bro.  Brealey  installed  the 
W.C.,  Sister  Moseley,  and  treasurer,  Bro.  Hooper. 

]JELGIUM. 
AxTWKUp.—"  Britannia."  .Tune  1.  Public  meeting  ; 
r.r-<.  Hartley,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Earnest  addresses  by 
Bro.  Hitcbeiis,  Ham,  and  Captain  -lewitt,  a  former  mem- 
ber of  the  Order.  Readings  by  Bros.  Gould  and  Grant, 
songs  by  Bro.  Boycc  and  Sister  Philipps.  Good 
attendance,  very  pleasant  evening.  At  the  close  two 
Knglish -seamen  and  one  "Belgian  gentleman  signed  the  I 
V>ledge.  I 


'  Hackney  Mission."  June  1.  Sol 
pleasant  session.  Number  of  Hoyle's  hymns 
Solos,  duets,  &c.,  with  recitations  interspersed,  i 
to  have  a  "  Bat  and  Ball  Club,"  to  include 
mentaboth  for  the.brothersand  sisters.    Pleabant  seasioj 

1L\i.:5Ti:aI). — The  "  Lifeboat '"  Temple  was  launched  oi 
Junes,  by  tlie  L.S.J. T.,  Bro.  Josiah  B.  Pinch,  with  3; 
juvenile  and  2.">  adult  members;  a  good  crew  of  (J2  to 
start  with.  Bro.  George  Mayes,  jun.,  is  Superintendent 
and  a  good  beginning  has  been  made. 

HoMiiBTOX.— On  June  2  a  Temple,  called  The  Nelson, 
was  instituted, and  affiliated  to  the  Chepstow  CastleLodge, 
by  Bro.  D.  J.  Carman,  V.S.J.T..  assisted  by  Bro.  Heal, 
V.S.J.T.,  Sister  Baddeley,  S.J.T.,  and  Sister  Mrs.  Fisk, 
A..S..J.T.  Deputations  from  ^the  Hackney  Mission  and 
Pride  of  Homei'ton  Temples  took  part ;  33  juveniles  were 
iniuated,  and  four  adults.  Bro.  Ruffella,  W.Chap.,  is 
the  S.J.T.;  and  Bro.  Eve,  A.S.J.T.  fSbort  fpractical 
addresses  given  by  Bros.  Carman  and  Heal,  and  Sister 
Fisk.  The  Temple  augurs  well  for  the  future,  it  having 
a  thoroughly  well  organised  Executive  Committee. 

Manckksier.— "Tower  of  Hope."  June  1.  Good 
attendance.  Members  served  with  coffee  and  buns 
kindly  supplied  by  Bro.  Christian,  S.J.T.,  at  his  own 
expense.  Visited  by  Bro.  David  Gavin,  D.S.J.T.,  and 
Bro.  Sheldon,  P.V.S.J.T. 

Old  Bhompton.— "Red,  White,  and  Blue."  May  31. 
Three  initiated.  Visit  of  Tried  and  Won  Temple,  who 
officered  and  entertained.  A  very  good  programme  gone 
through.  During  the  evening  the  children  were  supplied 
with  cofi'ee  and  buns.  Very  pleasant  session  spent.  About 
130  present. 

STiiATFOitn,  E.— "Sunshine  "  June  4.  Anniversary 
tea  at  the  Workman's  Hall,  West  Ham-lane.  Seventy 
children  sat  down  and  made  a  good  tea  ;  af  cer  which  they 
had  some  parlour  games  in  the  yard  at  the  back  of  Hall  ; 
thefe  was  a  recitation  contest  and  solo  contest  ;26  com- 
petitors. Prizes  were  awarded  for  reciting  to  Sister  K. 
Alger,  A.  Roberts,  A.  Lee,  P.  Edwards,  A.  Harris,  E. 
Johnson,  E.  Kendrick,  Bro.  Scott,  Bro.  Davidge.  For 
solos.  Sisters  Scott  and  Simpson. 

Workington.  —  A  Temple  named  the  Lifeboat 
was  opened  on  June  1,  by  Bro.  R.  Sands,  jun.,  D.S.J.T. 
The  Derwent  View  Juveniles  attended,  and  took  a  lead 
ing  part  in  the  ceremonies.  They  were  accompanied  by 
Sister  Cornette,  S.J.T.,  and  Bro.  M.  Salter,  H.D. 
the  opening  ceremony  23  juvenile  and  13  honorary 
bers  were  initiated.  Officers  were  then  chosen  and 
installed  by  Bro.  Sands,  Bro.  Salter  acting  as  Installing 
Marshal, with  Bro.  John  Nicholas, W.C.T.,  of  the  Crystal 
Wave  Lodge,  as  Deputy.  The  principal  officer.s  appointed 
were  as  follows  :— Superintendent,  Bro.  John  Bower  ; 
Assistant  Superintendent,  Sister  S.  J,  Thomlinson ; 
Secretary  of  Executive,  Bro.  John  Watson.  Bro. 
Sands  addressing  the  meeting,  said  it  gave  him  great 
pleasure  to  institute  this  Temple.  It  was  an  institution 
that  had  long  been  wanted  at  Workington,  and  ho  was 
glad  it  had  been  started  at  last.  He  was  confident  of  its 
success,  and  hoped  it  iwould  soon  become  the  best  Teinpli 
in  the  District.  He  was  pleased  to  inform  them  that,  to 
comuience  with,  they  had  the  highestnumber  of  honorary 
members  in  the  District.  He  could  not  help  but  feel  an 
extra  interest  in  this  Temple,  as  it  was  the  first  he  had 
had  the  pleasuse  of  instituting  since  his  appointment  to 
the  District  Superintendency.  Bro.  M.  Salter  also  gave 
an  address. 

SALFOim.— "Pride  of  Ordsal."  May  .^1.  The  S,  J.T.  (Bro. 
Shorratt)  announced  prize  winners  for  past  quarter. 
Large  attendance  and  plenty  of  competition  for  [ottices  ; 
installed  by  S.J.T.— May  12.  Committees  appointed 
and  songs,  recitations,  &c.,  given;  Bro.  Ryall  granted  a 
certificate  to  join  adult  Lodge. — May  19.  Forty 
present ;  three  initiated,  and  Bro.  J.  C."  Stokoe,  L.D., 
admitted  as  honorary  meiuber,  and  gave  a  very  interest- 
ing address.- May  20.  Large  attendance ;  prizes  for 
past  quarter  {10  for  attendance,  one  for  bringing  most 
members,  and  three  gooil  conduct)  presented  by  Bro.  D. 
Gavin,  D.C.Sec;  sweet?,  &:c.,  handed  round;  songs, 
recitations,  Occ.  ;  very  enjovable  meeting.— June  2. 
Official  visit  of  Bro.  D.  Gavin,  D.S.J.T,  who  briefly 
addressed  the  members ;  three  initiated  ;  recitations, 
&c.  ;  S.J.T.  announced  change  of  room  and  night,  and 
urged  all  members  to  be  present  next  Tuesday  and  bring 
absentees  and  candidates.  Temple  progressing  favour- 
ably. 

DoNCA.^TER.— "Morning  Star."  May  2~^.  Room 
crowded  with  members  and  friend?.  Five  proposed. 
G. S.J.T.  circular  read.  It  was  decided  to  reform  the 
Cricket  Club  in  connection  with  the  Temple.  The 
children  gave  a  hmg  miscellaneous  entertainment  and  a 
pleasant  eeening  was  spent. — May  31.  Four  proposed. 
New  programme  distributed,  after  which  the  children 
were  rehearsed  for  the  forthcoming  entertainment  to  be 
given  by  the  Temple,  entitled  "  Try  your  Best,  '  Good 
number  of  parents  present. 

WiNCHKSTEK.— "  Hope  of  theFuture."  Eight  children 
joining,  swelling  the  number  to  (iS  in  five  se6sion5!.    The 
S.J.T.,    Bro.    Hooper,    addressed    the     children,    and 
veral  little  Temperance  ditties  were   given. 
Ji'iNsRL'HY    Park, — "  Mi/.pah."    June  1,     Re-opening 
of  Tfemple   under   new    management  ;  very   interesting 
^sion-    After  business  the  members  were  entertained 
th  refreshments  and  singing,  &c.,  by  honorary  mem- 
bers.    The  good  attendance  was  very  encouraging.     This 
Temple  is  now  affiliated  with  the  Seven  Sisters  Lodge. 


BAD   BLOOD. 

A    FEW   PLAIN    WORDS    ON   A    SUBJECT    OF 
WHICH  THE  PUBLIC  IS  IGNORANT. 

Can't  you  understand  why  you  always  feel  bo  dull,  tired 
and  weary,  at  this  season  of  the  year  ? 
It  is  not  to  be  wondered  at  that  you  can't. 
Thousands  are  just  as  much  perplexed  by  it  as  you  are. 
It  is  a  fact,  too,  that  if  this  feeling  is  not  gotten  rid  of, 
11   break  you  down  completely,  and  bring 
lie  disease,  suffering,  and  death, 
then,  listen  a  few  minutes,  and  we  will  tell  you 
all  about  it,  in  very  simple  phrase  and  words. 

We  have  about  10  quarts  of  blood  in  the  average-sized 
man.  It  i^  cmetantly  undergoing  change,  and  ia  manu- 
facturtd  from  the  food  we  daily  consume  by  a  chemical 
process  Nature  has.  She  selects  only  that  portion  which, 
after  digestion,  is  found  to  be  proper,  and  takes  it  up  by 
a  tube  called  the  thoracic  duct,  emptying  it  into  the  large 
vein,  near  the  left  collar  bone,  from  which  it  is  at  once 
carried  to  the  kidneys  to  be  strained  of  all  the  deleterious 
matter  which  is  left  by  the  bowels. 

If  the  kidneys  are  in  healthy  condition,  the  blood  is  in 
an  absolutely  pure  t-tate,  contains  all  the  elements  for 
repairing  waste,  returns  at  once  to  the  heart,  and  is 
thrown  by  that  organ  to  every  ^part  of  the  living  body,  to 
give  up  its  nourishment  and  take  up  all  the  worn-out 
material. 

Contrary  tu  the  geu'^ral  belief,  the  liver  is  not  a  blood- 
purifying  origan  ;  its  purpose  is  only  for  nutrition  and 
digestion  and  it  secretes  daily  many  pounds  of  bile,  some 
beintj  used  in  digestion  and  nutrition,  and  the  balance  as 
a  cathartic. 

,  after  being  housed  up  all  winter,  with  meat 
largely  composing  the  diet  for  the  purpose  of  prsducing 
heat,  the  liver  increases  one-third  of  its  supply  of  bile, 
the  spring,  nature  not  having  use  for  the  excess,  it 
vn  into  the  blood,  carried  to  the  skin  (for  it  mu»t 
begotTid  of  in  some  way)  and  causes  tliat  condition 
.s  "  bilious,"  when  the  person  is  dull,  lethargic, 
,  well  to-day  and  half  sick  to-morrow;  because  the 
blood  is  loaded  with  this  substance,  which  is  just  as 
foreign  to  it  as  so  much  dirt  or  corruption,  and  poisons 
the  entire  budy,  making  your  blood; impure.  You  know 
there  is  something  out  of  gear,  and  the  natural  impulse  is 
to  take  cathartics— but  drastic  cathartics  du  not  remove 
the  cause— they  make  matters  worse. 

,  why  ?  Because,  my  friend,  the  liver  is  a 
sluggish,  lethargic  organ  that  cannot  be  relieved  of  any 
_n  J.  g^ggp^;  ]rjy  juediciuo  which  acUupon  it  in  aquiet, 
easy  manner,  producing  permanent  effects,  and  assisting, 
not  goading  its  normal  action.  The  kidneys  do  the 
purifying.  Always  remember  that  !  No  other  organ  in 
the  body  can  take  their  place  in  this  respect,  and  they 
attend  to  over  i). 000  hogsheads  of  blood  in  a  year  !  Think 
of  it,  aud  wonder  that  they  are  able  to  do  so  large  an 
amount  of  wcrk  ! 

A  healthy  kidney  to  puiify,  and  a  healthy  liver, 
enn>tying  its  poison  into  the  bowels,  and  not  into  the 
blood,  are  tlie  true  and  only  eivers  of  pure  blood. 

The  interior  of  the  kidneys  has  few  nerves  of  sensa- 
tion, and  disease  often  is  present  without  any  indication 
until  it  reaches  a  fatal  sta^e  or  condition. 

Do  you  see  clie  moral  of  thiaV  A  healthy  liver  and 
kidney  is  all  there  is  to  this  question  of  pure  b'ood. 
Keep  them  in  order.  Don't  wait  until  you  find  they  are 
diseased,  for  then  it  may  be  too  late.  Do  this,  and  yen 
are  bound  to  have  pure  blood.  Warners  Safe  Cure 
has  a  direct  action  upon  the  kidneys  and  liver,  and  lias 
become  a  recognised  agent  for  its  health-preserving  aud 
bh)od- purifying  properties,  and  as  such  is  used  by  many 
physicians.  A  few  bottles  will  positively  prevenl  diseise, 
and  we  are  certain  that  disease  of  either  organ  is  pre- 
vented by  its  uie,  if  taken  iu  time. 

The  most  trying  season  of  the  year  is  upon  us,  and 
nature  needs  help.  Nothing  can  assist  her  like  Wajinkus 
Safe  CtiRE.  Take  it  at  once  and  save  sickness  and  ex 
pense.  Hundreds  of  thousands  have  used  it  and  been 
restored  to  health  by  it  when  every  other  means  failed. 
As  you  value  life,  health,  society  and,  family,  don't  put 
off  its  use  another  hour.  Mrs.  E.  S.  Gale,  Kingston 
Vicarage,  Taunton,  says:— "I  have  pleasure  in  testi- 
fying to  the  benefit  1  have  received  from  the  use  of 
Warner's  Safe  Cure.  It  has  been  effectual  in  relieving 
pain  and  discomfort  of  many  years  'standing,  and  iu 
improving  my  general  health." 

There  arc  hundreds  of  tliousands  of  such  cases. 

This  great  remedy  can  be  procured  from  all  chemiets 

and  druggists  at  4s.  (id.  per  buttle.     If  your  chemist  does 

not  keep  it,  and  will  not  luder  it,  send  direct  to  H.  U. 

Warner  and  Co.,  47,  Farringdon-street,  London,. E.G. 


NEW   GOOD   TEMPLAR  OFFICES   FUND. 

The  following  responses  have  been  already  madii 
to  a  private  circular  sent  to  Lodge  Deputies  and 
others  for  contributions  to  a  special  fund  of  £200  to 
meet  the  expenses  of  necessary  alterations  iu  and 
fittings  ui>  of  the  new  offices  just  acquired  for  the 
Grand  Lodge.  £     s.  d. 

Amounts  previously  acknowleged  ...  5.5  14     9 
J.  C.  M^'oollacott,  New  Maiden  . 

W.  1-lerbert,  Ryde 

Per  J.  F.  Thorneywork,  Birmingham   . 

Per  P.  M,  Fraser,  Middlesbrough 

T.  Ibberson,  Mapplewell 

£50  17     3 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES     WATCHWORD. 


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DISTRICT  LODGES. 

offlJi'.l'L'LT'^K  ■'??"''""  'hat  the  reports  appearing  in  tlie 
omcinl  o'pin  shouH  be  a-cnr»te  an.l  impartial.    As  we  mnst 


ra3t  the 

ways  in  possession  of  accurvt-? 

reports  as  early  as  possible 


■  was  held  in 
tended    hy  a 


increase 


secretaries  whi,  of  c 

and  fnll  Information,  will  forward 

after  the  ineetinas  are  ended  ;  and  that  wh...  ....  „_..„..,.- 

h^  1,  I  :'"  "^'  District  and  other  Lodges  will  re<i..est  somi 

sSLu  l»  IfhTf""  '"  '"fr""  '» ''"•■<irta°ke  the  duty.  Kepo" 
snould  be  as  brief  as  posaiole,  corjsistent  with  efBcicncy. 

1   ^°'?,?''*'"6'  E.— The  piotaresqne  and  anoient  vil 
Uge  of  bkipsea  was  the  place  selected  for  holding  thi 
37th    session    oq  June  2,     The  meet! 
the  Congregational  Church,  and  was 
goodly  number  of  represent. tives  and  f.i-nds       ,  „„ 
contingent  arrived  from  HuU  about    10  o'clock  in  a 
large    bus   drawn   by   tour  horses     The  Lodge    was 
opened    at    11    o'clock    by  the  D.C.T.,  Bio.    George 
Sanderson.      The    D.C.T.    read   a    very   able  report 
on      the      state     of    the     Order    in    the    District 
showiug    that    since    the    last    session    the    Lodges 
in    the    country    districts    had     slightly    decieated 
.n  membership     with    the  exception  of  the  Skipsea 
Lodge  but  had  increased    in    the  Hnll  Lcd<re3.     He 
Brought  forward  several   suggestions  which,  in  his 
opinion     would  strengthen    the  members  and  make 
them  of  great  service  in  the  noble  work  ia  which  they 
were  engaged.     The  report  presented  by  the  D.  Sec. 
was  a  detailed    one,    giving    the    members    in  each 
Jjorlge,    that    showing    the    largest    roll    i— ' —   n-- 
Kingston-upon-Hull  with  2«.H  members,  a 
of  l:i  ;  the  total  number  in  the  district  bL.„-   ^  .,,, 
an  increase  of  21.     The  satisfactory  statement  of  the 
U.^)..!.!.,  that  there    bad    been    an    increase    in    the 
nnmbera  of  the  Juvenile  Order  since  last  session  of  73 
was  received  with   applause,  one  new  Temple  having 
been  instituted.-The  D.E..S.  reported  having  visited 
all  the  Lodges  in  Hull  and  some  in  the  country    and 
addressing  them  on  the  political  aspect  of  the  Order 
and  urged  all  members  to  make  the  Temperance  ques- 
tion the  test  at  the  coming  election,  and  not  to  let  the 
Irish  Bill  lead  them  from  their  det.rmination  to  vote 
only  for   those  who   voted   for   them.     The  W  D  Tr 
submitted  the  balance-sheet,    which   shewetl  a   smali 
balance   due  to  him.— After    an     adjournment     for 
luncheon    at    one   o'clock,    most    of    the   members 
enjoyed      themselves      for    a    time     on      the     sea 
w";      The  session  was  resumed   at   2.30,  when  Bro. 
Woodall,  G.G.,  was  introduced,  and  a  short  address  w.is 
delivered  by  the  P.D.D.,  F.  Oliver,  on  the  honour  thus 
conferred    on    the  District.    The  executive  reported 
several   matters   transacted   by  them,  and   urged  the 
members  to  hold  open  air  meetings  during  the  summer 
months.     The  resolutions  on  the  digest  caused  several 
animated  discussions,  one   affirming  the  desirability 
of   forming  a    District    Lodge   Loan   Library    beicr 
adopted  ;  another,  that  a  baziar  be  held  in  Hull  in  aid 
of  the  a.  T.  and  Temperanco  Orphanage  and  District 
missioH  work,  was  adopted  with  much  enthusiasm,  the 
members  pledging  themselves  to  do  all  in  their  power 
to  make  it  a  great  success.  Resolutions  from  Beverley, 
requesting  the  formation  of  a  separate  District  Lodge 
for  the  country  Lodges,  apart  from  Hull,  was  almost 
unanimously  rejected.  The  report  of  the  representatives 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  Session  at  Newport  was  read  by  Bro. 
F.    Oliver,  and  adopted.     Beverley    was    selected    as 
the  pliice  of   next    meeting. — Bro.    T.    Wilson    pro- 
posed a  vote    of    thanks    to    the    Skipsea     brethren 
for     their    excellent  arrangements    for  the  session, 
and   to  the  trustees   for    the    loan    of    the    ohuroh, 
which  was  unamiously  adopted,  and  responded  to  hy 
Bro.  J.  T.  Brown.     Breakfast,  luncheon,  and  tea  were 
provided  in  the  schoolroom,   the  tray-holders  being 
Mrs.  Hcdcalf.   Mi.«8  V.'iUisou,  Miss  Southwick,  Miss 
Purdon,  and  Miss  Pinkncy.     A  well-attended  meeting 
was  hold  in  the  evening,  when  the  ol.ims  of  the  Order 
were  ably  advocated  by  the   chairman,  Geon^e   San- 
derson, D.C.T.,  E.  Thorpe,  D..S.J.T..  F.  Oliver  P  D  D 
W.  Woodall,  G.G.,  T.   Wilson,  P.W.C.T.,  J.  R. '  Temple! 
P.W.C.T.,    and   prayer   was  offered  by   the  Rev.    R. 
Brotherton.     Several  pieces  were  nicely  sung  by  the 
choir.  Miss  Pinkney  presiding  at  the  organ. 

South  Devon.— Wesleyan  Chapel,  Buckfast,  Buck- 
fostleigh.  Junes.  The  whole  of  the  District  officers. 
with  the  exception  of  the  W.D.Co.  and  D.Sent.  were 
present.  Bro.  T.  H.  Hamlcy,  D.C.T.,  presided.  Twenty 
of  the  Lodges  were  represented,  and  there  was  a  fair 
attendance  of  members.  The  D.C.T.  reported  that 
during  the  quarter  a  new  Lodge  had  been  opened  at 
Buckfast  under  the  title  of  The  Hope  of  Buckfast, 
At  the  deairo  of  Bro.  the  Rev.  Canon  Moore  a  Lodge 
had  also  btenopened  atthe  Gordon  Institute,  Devonport, 
under  the  title  of  the  "  Gordon  Memorial  "  Lodge! 
Hearty  thtinks  were  due  to  the  canon  for  his  exertions, 
and  also  for  his  kindly  bearing  all  the  expenses 
ati,endant  on  the  formation  of  that  Lodge.  E 
late    D.Scc,  has   removed  to  West 


take  place  July  14  The  "  District  Guide  "  had  been 
issued  under  the  new  management  of  Bro.  Griffiths, 
and  the  D.Ex.  asked  the  Lodge  to  confirm  the  arrange- 
ments which  had  been  made  with  Bro.  Griffiths. 
Bro.  D.  H.  Osmond,  the  D.S.J.T..  reported  that  daring 
^he  quarter  there  had  been  a  large  incr^'a^e  of  th( 
juvenile  members.  There  were  now  j^ljii  in  gooi. 
standing,  an  iucr&ise  of  317,  and  there  were  72  adult 
honorary  members.  He  had,  however,  to  regret  that 
one  Temple,  the  Unspeakable  Gift,  had  succumbed 
through  its  superintendent  not  having  had 
sufficient  help.  That  was  a  general  complaint 
among  the  supf^rintendents,  and  it  was  very  desir- 
able that  the  adult  members  should  rend-r  the  Temple 
more  aid.  Bro.  P.  Taylor,  Aciing  W.D.iec,  reported 
the  nnmber  of  members  in  the  diitrict,  on  whom  tax 
was  paid  to  be  ni2.  The  W.D.Tr.,  Sister  Litton,  re- 
ported all  the  liabilities  met,  and  a  very  favourable 
balance  in  hand.  The  whole  of  these  reports  were 
received  and  adopted.  Thanks  were  voted  to  Bro. 
Lawrence  for  his  past  services  as  W.D.Sec,  and 
the  best  wishes  expressed  for  his  success  in  his 
new  undertaking.  Thanks  were  also  voted  to  Bro. 
Xorthcott  for  his  exertions  towards  the  institution  of 
the  Hope  of  Buckfast  Lodge,  and  Bro.  the|Rev.  Canon 
Moore  and  Bro,  Ford  for  their  aid  in  connection  with 
the  Gordon  Memorial  Lodge.  Bro.  Taylor  was  unani- 
mously elected  W.D.Sec.  Bro.  McLean,  A.M.  Corps, 
was  appointed  W.A.S.  The  place  of  meeting  of  the 
next  District  Lodge  was  left  to  the  arrangement  of 
the  D.  Executive.  Bro.  W.  Cann  installed  the 
new  W.D.Sec  and  W.A.S.  The  filling  of  the 
office  of  D.  Electoral  Superintendent  was  for  the 
present  deferred.  At  the  close  of  business  a  lirgi 
party  of  the  brethren  adjourned  to  visit  Buckfast 
Abbey.  The  members  in  general  aho  visited  the 
handsome  temporary  church  erected  by  the  monks, 
which  "will  be  taken  down  when  the  original  church 
— an  imposing  sttucture  3G0ft.  in  length — is  restored. 
In  the  evening  a  public  meeting  was  held  by  the 
members  of  the  District  Lodge  in  the  Wesleyan 
Schoolroom  at  Buckfastleigh,  the  Rev.  N.  J.  MiUam, 
Wesleyan  minister,  presiding. 


liquors  ia  all  houses  where  such  liquors  are  sold.' 
This  motion  was  adoptej.  It  was  decided  that  the 
District  Executive  issue  a  quarterly  programme  of  the 
Lodges.  A  hearty  v«te  of  thanks  was  tendered  to  the 
Reception  Committer  c.arriel,  and  Bro.  Watson 
responded.  Farnboro'  elected  as  the  nest  place  of 
meering.  D.L.  closed  at  7  o'clock,  after  which  a  pu'ilic 
meeting  was  held,  Bro. J.  Bowen,  D.C.T.,  presiding.  The 
ohair  was  taken  at  7.30.  After  a  few  remarks  from 
Bro.  J.  Bowen,  Sister  Mrs.  E.  Shorey  addressel  the 
meeting,  Bro.  W.  McCubry  recited  "  The  Two  Fisher- 
man.'' Bro.  J.  M.  Skinner,  P.G.W.M.,  Bro.  II. 
aenshaw,  D.E.S .  and  Bro.  W.  Hagley,  W.D.Chap,, 
also  gave  addresses.  A  most  pleasant  and  enjoyable 
evening  was  then  closed. 


■West  Kent.— National  School,  Sidcup.  May  22. 
Bro.  Bowen,  D.C.T,  prended.  and  all  officers  were 
present  save  the  W.D.Co.,  D.E.S.,  W.D.A.S.,  and 
W.D.G.  :  the  two  first-named  arrived  after  the  roll 
was  called.  'The  Degree  of  Charity  was  conferred  on 
three  members,  and  nine  applicants  were  admitted  as 
D  L.  members.  The  D.C.T.  gave  an  interesting  report 
of  the  work  done  during  the  quarter,  and  relating  to 
the  coming  G,L,  Session  at  Easter  next.  Report 
adopted,  with  the  exception  of  paragraph  relating  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  Session.  It  was  then  resolved  that 
this  District  unite  with  the  other  Metropolitan 
Districts  in  receiving  the  Grand  Lodge  in  London 
next  Faster.  Report  was  then  adopted  as  a 
whole.  A  telegram  was  sent  to  the  anniversary 
meeting  of  the  Orphanage,  and  a  reply  was  received. 
Bro.  D.Baker.D.S.J.T.,  reported  that  he  could  not  give 
in  a  full  detail  of  the  work  of  the  District  as  he 
had  not  received  the  returns  from  several  of  the 
Temples  on  account  of  the  late  G.L.  Session  which 
caused  the  G..S.J.T.  to  be  late  in  sending  him  the 
forms.  Report  adopted.  Report  of  Bro.  H.  0.  Travers, 
W.D.S.,  contained  the  following  figures:— Returned 
last  quarter,  1,431;  initiated,  I  lu  ;  admitted  by  c  c, 
20  :  other  sources,  39  ;  suspended,  101  ;  withdrawals, 
41  ;  left  by  o.c,  21  :  deaths,  3  ;  expelled,  31  ;  other 
sources,  II  ;  present  membctship  including  asso- 
ciates, 56a  sisters  ;  823  brothers.  Total,  1.392  ; 
ving  a  decrease  of  42.  Report  was  unani 
sly  adopted.  Report  of  Bro.H.Renshaw,  D.E.S, 
most  interesting  and  satisfactory.  The  report  wa 
aimously  adopted,  and  with  applause.  Report  o 
Bro.  H.Hudson,  W.D.T.,  shewed  a  balance  in  hand  of 


£1.')  3s.     Report  adopted.     Finance  Committee  report    matt 


Mid    Kent.— Burham,   May   2i;.     The    Lodge  w.aa 
opened  at  lO.I.".  a.m.,  by   Bro.  G.  II.  Graham.    D.C.T. 
Letters  were  read  fro'm  Bro.  and  Sister  Raudall.tonder- 
ing    their   resignations    as  D.E.S.,  and  D.Tr.  respec- 
tively, which  were  accepted  with  expressions  of  tegreb 
at  losing    such   valuable    officers,     It    was    decided 
unanimously  tha':  the  D.Sec.  write  to  Bro.  and   Sister 
Randall,  expressing  the  thanks  of  the  District  Lodge 
for  the  services  tney  had  r«udered  to  the  District. 
The      following    election    of     officers     then     took 
place  :— Bro.  A.  Ashdown,  Paddock  Wood,  was  unani- 
ly  elected  D.E.S.,  and  Bro.    Dencc   was  elected 
W.D.T.,  Bro.  J.  H.  Cane  was  elected   D.A.Sec.     The 
new  officers  were  installed  by  the  D.C.T.,   after  which 
the  third  degree  was  conferred  upon  three  oaadidatcs. 
The  Credential  Committee  reported  that  there  were 
representatives    officers,   .and    superintendents  of 
Juvenile  Temples  present.     The  V.D.'a   reports    were 
submitted  by  Bros.  Porter  and  Cooper  for   Gravesend 
Sub-District.   Bro.  Deooe  for  Chatham  and  Rochester 
Sub-District,     and    Bros.    Simoo    and     E.    Ashdown 
for    Tunbridge     Wells    Sub-District.      The     reports, 
which  shewed    that   the   Order  was  progressing  very 
favourably  throughout  the  district,  were  all   adopted. 
'The  D.S.J.T.,  Bro.  Wells,  reported  that  there  was  an 
increase  of  48  in  the    Juvenile    branch    during    the 
quarter,  and  four  Temples  had  not  yet   recommended 
superintendents,  the  total  number  in  good  standing 
being  47f>.  Bro.  C.  Ashdown  had  succeeded  in  starting 
a  new    Temple    at    Chatham.     The  Shield  of  Truth, 
Tunbridge    Wells,    had     the      highest      number    of 
meniber.s,    and      he    should    have    pleasure    in    pre- 
senting   a      prize    to      the    member    who    proposed 
most      candidates    during      the      ensuing     quarter. 
A  lengthy  discussion  next  took  place  on  the  juvenile 
work  and  smoking,  a  good  number  of   those  present 
taking  part.     The  Lodge  adjourned  for  luncheon  at 
l.IO,  which  was  provided  by  Bro.  Edmonds,  assisted  by 
several  Burham    friends      Upon   the  resumption  of 
business,  the  D.S.,   Bro.    Corke,  reported  that  there 
were  now  1,20S  members  in  30  Lodges,  and  one   not 
reported,   and   should  this  return   come    to   hand  it 
would  shew  an  increase  on   the  quarter  of    18.     He 
stated  that  the  Tniipn-anrr    Wi<rh,r  would  not  in  the 
future  be  localised  as  the  official  organ  of  the  District, 
owing     to    insufficient    support.       The    report   was 
adapted.     Bro.  Graham,  theDC.T.,  said  he    was  not 
yet  able  to   report  satisfactorily  on    four  important 
points,  viz..  Work,  Unity,  Numbers,   and   Finance,   as 
muohstillremained  to  be  done  before  he  could  do  so. 
He  had   on  several  occasions  called  attention  to  the 
large  number  of  villages   and  small    towns    in   the 
District  where  their  standard  had  never  been  raised. 
After  referring  to  the  subject  of  a  unit'ci    programme 
f  all  the  Lodges  in  the  District,  stating  the  cost  of  the 
8ame,i:o.,  he  advised  them  to  see  that  their  programmes 
d  all  their  Lodge  proceedings  were  of  an   elevating 
character,  always  keeping  in  mind  that  the  object  of 
the  Order  is  to  raise  and  prevent  others  from  tailing. 
The  report  was  adopted,  after  a  discussion  on  the  sub- 
ject of  a  District  programme,  and  decided  to  place  the 


Lawn 


super-Mare,  and  there  was  th'is  caused  a  vaoucy  of 
the  office.  Bro.  Carter  had  also  felt  obliged  through 
private  engagements  to  resign  tlie  office  of  D.Ers. 
The  report  also  enumerated  certain  legislative 
changes  made  at  the  recent  Grand  Lodge  Session. 
A  special  session  of  the  G.L.  was  to  be  held  at  Pen- 
zance on  July  3.  .at  which  the  West  Cornwall  mem- 
bers hoped  to  Kave  the  support  of  those  of  Sunth  I  mouslv  adoDted 
Devon.  Jhe  G.W.C.T..  G.W.V.T.,  and  G.S..J/r.    were  |  this  D.L.  request  ou 


follows  :  Income,  £30  13s.  4 Id.  ;  expenditure, 
£15  10s.  ;4W.  ;  balance  in  hand  of  il.'j  .'is.  Bro.  F. 
Hancock  read  report  of  G.L.  Rep.,  which  was  adopted 
with  thanks.  The  D.C.T.  then  presented  testimonials 
to  Bro.  F.  Hancock,  P.D.S.J.T.,  Bro.  Turnbull, 
P.W.D.S.,  and  Sister  Sophia  Alcock,  P.W.D.A.S.  for 
their  services  rendered  to  this  District  for  the  past  two 
years.  Bro.  F.  Hancock,  P.D..S.J.-T..  during  that  period 
of  time  worked  earnestly  in  the  Juvenil-j  Branch. 
Bro.  George  Turnbull  has  fulfilled  the  office  of  W.D.T. 
and  Worthy  District  Marshal  for  the  past  two  years, 
and  he  has  given  great  satisfaction  to  all.  Sister 
Sophia  Alcock  has  been  W.A.D  S.  for  three  years, 
always  punctual  in  her  attendance,  and  during  the 
whole  time  has  never  been  once  absent  from  her 
post.  The  sister  and  brothers  returned  due  thanks 
Bro.  J.  M.  Skinner.  P.G.W.M.,  having  presented  a 
transfer  card  from  Oxfordshire  District  Lodge, 
it  was  unanimously  accepted,  and  the  brother 
introdnced  in  the  usual  honours  of  a  P. G.L. 
officer,  and  took  a  seat  on  the  platform 
District  LodL'e  adjourned  for  tea  at  5  o'clock  and 
re-assembled  at  li.  The  following  motion  from  the 
District  Council:— "That  all  A.S.J.T.'s  be  the  alterna- 
tive reps,  to  District  Loige  for  the  Temples  to  which 
they  belong,  and  hav.;  same  power  and  privileges  as 
Iternative  rep.  of  Subordinate  Lodges,  "  was  unani- 
is  also  the  following  :—"  That 
G.E  S.   to  introduce  a  bill    to 


1  the 


xt digest  of  bu 


and  that  the 


r  ■  ■ ;  T.T  -•■■—■-■•  -..-.  •..!.,  ""^v-.o^j.i.  we.e  tnis  i;.!,.  request  our  tj.t  s.  to  introduce  a  bill  to 
bJr  WT^"''°T  1°^  il'^"'  '"'^  ■'"''  ?-^'^-  •'^'"1  P'"'"™'^''*  f"--  "><=  abolition  of  barmaids  and  all 
the  G.W.Tr.  on  July  1.      The  annual  nv«r  trip  was  to  |  female  servants  employed  in  the  sale  of  intoxicating 


representative  should  obtain  the  opinion  of  the 
Lodges  upon  it.  Bro.  Deuce  presented  the  treasurer's 
report,  which  shewed  the  receipts  to  be  £1.5  Ss.  and 
the  expenditure  £13  3s.  4d.,  leaving  a  balance  in 
hand  of  £3  4s.  9d.  The  report  was  adopted.  Bro. 
Coster  then  read  the  report  of  the  Grand  Lodge  pro- 
ceedings. The  report  was  adopted  with  a  special 
vote  of  thanks.  Tenterden  was  denided  unon  as  the 
next  place  of  meeting.  Bro.  J.  M.  Skinnerfp.G.W.M., 
gave  a  stirring  address.  The  following  resolution  was 
carried,  ou  the  motion  of  Bro.  Porter,  seconded  by  Bro. 
Wells:  "That  this  District  Lodge  of  MidKeut.represent- 
ing  30  Lodges,  records  its  emphatic  protest  against  the 
action  of  the  House  of  Lords  in  blocking  the  passage 
of  the  Durham  Snnday  Closing  Bill,  so  earnestly 
desired  by  a  great  majority  of  the  inh.abitants  of  that 
county.  That  copies  of  the  foregoing  be  sent  to  the 
Lord  Chancellor,  the  Marquis  of  Salisbury,  and  the 
members  of  Parliament  for  Mid-Kent."  The  Lodge 
vvas  closed  at  5  p.m.,  and  tea  was  provided.  An  open- 
air  meeting  was  held  at  ti  o'clock,  and  a  public  meeting 
at  7.30.  Both  meetings  were  largely  attended,  and 
addresses  weredelivered  bv  Bros.  Graham,  who  pre- 
sided, J.  T.  Corke.  J.  M.  Skinner,  and.!.  Benjamin. 
Miss  Hawkes  officiated  at  the  harmonium,  and  led 
some  good  singing.  Seven  pledges  were  taken  and 
the  meeting  was  a  great  success. 


Bbo.  Rosbotiosi  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
andsmg.-lOO,  Pool  Stock,  Wigan,  Lancas.— [Advi  ] 


376 


I'HE    GOOD    TEMPLARS"    'WATCHWORD. 


June  14,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE    HOTEL,  LONDON. 

7,  8,  9,  BRIDGEWATBB  SQUARE,  BARBICAN,  B.C. 

Vieitors  to  London  will  find  many  advan^Apea  by  staying  at  this  qniet,  clean,  homc-Uke  and  comfortable  hotel.  Most  central 
(or  bnpinesB  or  pleasure.  Near  St.  Paul's  Cathedral,  G.P.O.,  andall  places  of  interest ;  two  minutes'  walk  from  Alders^ato  street, 
■■»ud  five  from  Moor  pate-street  Metropolitan  Railway  Stations ;  Termini  of  the  Great  Western,  Groat  Northern,  Great  Eastern, 
Midland,  L.  and  N.  W.,  L.  C.  and  Dover,  and  in  connection  with  ALL  Railways.  Trains,  Cars,  Busses,  every  three  minutes,  to  all 
parts  of  London  and  Saburba.  Terms— Beds  Is.  6d.,  2a.,  2a.  6d.  per  day,  with  use  of  Sitting-rooms,  &c.  Breakfast  or  Tea  from  Is. 
Nocharprofor  attendance.  Spet^ial  inclusive  terms  to  Americans  and  others  desiring  it.  "VISITORS'  GUIDE  TO  LONDON  : 
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arpe  numbers  of  Good  Templars  and  their  friends.        Establiahed  1859.  Hot  and  Cold  Batbfl. 

BNLAROBHENT   OF  PREMISES. 


20  and   ai.  BURTON  CRESCENT,  LONDON,  W.O. 
Within  flvo  minutes'  walk  of  Great  Northern,  Midland,  London  and  North  Western  Stations.     Easily  rcacbed  from  Great  Wertera 
and  Great  Eastern,  by  Metropolitan  Railway  via  Gower-street  and  King's  Cross.     Frequent  Omnibuses  from  South  Eastern,  tondoD 
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Watchwoud— the  Official  Orpan  of  the  Grand  Lodge— 
fhould  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relatinp:  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  The  most  prominent  position  in  tlie 
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Such  notices  frequently  reach   us   as  JVeios.     We 
only   publish  them    however,    as  Adirrtiscmcnts,   giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  r/r.  .■ 
SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  "WORDS. 

June  15.  16,  and  17.    Temperance  Exfcibition  and 
Flower    Show.      Bib!  >_ Christian    School-mom,    Watorloo-road, 

Independent  ^  Order  of   Good  Templars. 
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Or.  Sobero's  Search  for  his  Fatherland. 
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June  26th 
4.  unitfid  conference  will  be  held 
anc,  Bm-oiigh,    S.E.,    on    Saturday..! 

Dh\ry  in  tho  Metropo!: 


G.:M.  p.ii 


I  Districts. 


P.D.H..T.T..  on  "  T!ie  Woi  1 
TJ.S.J.T.  will  prpside:  dis- 
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id   l)y    Itio.  K    W.    Lewis.    'V.D.  Chai 


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be  said  on  both  sides  of  the  religious  aspect. "~.B/hc 
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"A  well  and  skilfully  wrought  allegory,  so  ably 
blended  with  sound  and  sometimes  ingeniously  novel 
ar{;runients  for  Temperance  as  to  make  it  at  once  a  worthy 
claimant  for  extensive  honours,  and  a  medium  of  great 
usefulness." — AlHancc  Nt-ivs. 

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people  ;  it  is  inteiesting  throughout  the  whole  of  the  23(5 
pages,  and  its  external  appearance  is  all  that  can  be 
de-ired  to  please  the  eye  and  satisfy  the  cultured  taste." 
—  Temperance  Record. 

"We  shall  be  mistaken  if  this  book  does  not  become  a 
favourite,  especially  with  the  young." — The  Freeman. 

"The  'science'  of  the  subject  is  admirably  treated, 
and  gives  an  adJed  value  to  the  book,  for  which  we 
predict  a  brisk  sale."— C.  E.  T.  Chronicle. 

"The  characters  introduced  are  numerous  and  we 
drawn,  and  the  story  keeps  up  the  interest  to  the  last.'' 
The  Lay  French  r. 

"Young  readers  of  Banyan's  Pilgrim's  Progress  w 
turn  to  this  book  with  interest  and  entertainment." — I 
Mtthodiat. 


ALL  PERSONS  intc-rested  in  the  Temperance 
movement  are  reque.sted  to  write  to  the  General 
Secretary,  United  Kingdom  Band  of  Hope  Union,  4, 
Ludgate  Hill,  London,  E.G.,  for  particulars  of  the 
Gke.\t  Najional  TKMPEitAXCK  pETE  to  be  held  at  the 
Crystal  Palace  on  Tuesday,  July  13th . 


E' 


[j->NTERTAINMENTS      proxided      for     Fetes, 
" '     '■  I,  Flower  Shows,  &c.,  consisting  of  ventrilo- 

quism, conjurinB,  m.arionettcs,  &c.— Address,  Entertain- 
rnent  Depot,  7,  Waterloo--street,  Cambfrwell.  London. 
rpO  CHRISTIAN  AND"  J  EMFERANCE 
J-  REFORMERS.— A  packet  of  the  most  recent 
literature  on  the  tobacco  question,  including  an  excellent 
pamphlet  by  Mrs.  Arnold,  will  be  .sent,  post  free,  for  Is. 
Thoboughooing  Ribbon  Depot,  .")(!,  Peter-street,  Man- 
chester. 


LONDON  ;   JOHN  KEMPSTER  and  CO., 
3,  Bolt  Court,  Fleet  Stbeet,  E.G. 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUIl. 

MUSICAL  INSTEUMEi>IT   DEPOTS, 
Triangle  House.Mare  Street,Hackney,E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstone  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities ;  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  The  Talent  Finder^ 
Andrd's  .lournal.    Id.  Monthly. 


g'ititations  gSitntcb  aul)  litcant. 

BOOT  TRADE.— Wanted,  a  young  man,  witli  a 
view  to  manage  a  Branch  Shop ;  must  be  a  good 
repairer  and  maker  of  strong  work.— Apply,  G.  Johnson, 
Scunthorpr,  I  loncaster. 


Jflisccllaircous. 


TRADE     DEPRESSION    AND    STORES.-Senc 
One  Penny  Stamp  tor  t'opies  of  New  Haiiill.ill  addressed  t< 
the  Working  Class. —T.  VV.  Ward,  West  Coriiforth,  I'crry  Hill. 


REGALIA  for  Sale, 
good  condition  ;  17 
Upper  Holloway,  N. 


Cd.— J.    Gates,  20,   Alosa 


ALL  who  require  a  Truss  would  do  well  to  try 
one  of  Sawyer's  Norwich  Trusses.  They  have 
been  supplied  to  the  leading  surgeons  throughout  the 
Kingdom;  used  by  the  Norwich  and  CambiidgeHospitals 
The  galling  and  danger  of  the  old-fashioned  spring  is 
avoided.  The  comfort  and  security  tliey  afford  recom- 
mend them  to  all  classes,  their  price  and  durability 
to  the  working  man.  An  illustrated  descriptiou  sent 
f.ir  one  stamp.— Sawvkr  and  Co.,  1,  West  Parade, 
N  orwich. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

Anti-Dijspejttic  Cocoa  or  Chocolate  Powder, 

GUARANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  COCOA  OP   THE  FINEST 

QUALITY. 

With  the  Excess  of  Fat  Extraetod. 

The  Faculty  pronounce     it    "  The  most  nutritious,  perfectly 

digestible  BeTerayrefur  Biieakfast,  Lcncheon',  or  Supper,  and 

invaluable  for  Invalida  and  Yoiins  Children." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE  MEDICAL  PRESS. 

Being  without  .sugar,  Bpice,  or  other  admixture  it  suits  all 
palates,  keeps  for  yenrs  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
strength  nf  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  kc,  and  in  rCiiUty  cheaper  thau  such  Mixtures, 

Made  iiL-itantunoousIy  with  builiii*;  water,  a    tenspoonful  ta  a 

BrcJikfiist  Cup,  co3ting  lees  thao  a  HaU-pcnuy, 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 


H.SCHWEITZER  &  CO..  lO.Adam-street,  Strand,  Loudon, W.C 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD 

MONDAY,    JUNE    14,    1886. 


KISSING  GAMES. 

In  closing  the  correspondence  upon  this 
unsavoury  subject,  we  have  really  very  little 
to  say.  Like  Bro.  f  leorge  Dodds,  whose  judg- 
ment and  counsel  fitly  conclude  the  discussion, 
we  had  no  idea  that  the  practice  was  pre- 
valent enough  to  find  so  many   advocates   pre- 


pared to  publish  their  names  in  its  favour. 
These  have  all  been  brothers.  We  think  it  is  to 
the  credit  of  the  sisters  that  not  one  of  them  has 
similarly  attached  her  name  to  its  advocacy.  And 
in  spite  of  the  strong  demands  of  some  of  the 
brothers,  we  .still  decline  to  believe  that  the 
practice  has  been  very  prevalent.  Still  less 
do  we  believe  that  a  large  proportion  of 
our  members  can  seriously  desire  the  practice  to 
be  perpetuated. 

Tlie  Grand  Lodge  has  forbidden  it  within  the 
ranks  of  tlie  Order,  and  in  connection  with 
Lodges  or  entertainments  at  which  the  name  of 
the  Order  is  announced.  This  decision  is 
undoubtedly  final.  To  rescind  it  would  be  to 
break  up  the  Order  itself,  for  right-minded 
parents  who  entertain  the  view  that  most 
respectable  people  do  as  to  public  and 
ndiscriminate  kissing  among  comparative 
:trangers,would  certainly  do  their  best  to  fro\vii 
down  any  organisation  that  countenanced 
such  a  practice.  We  admit  that  many 
young  people  despise  such  parental  inHuence 
and  restraint.  There  is  a  tendency,  we  know, 
ards  a  revised  version  of  the  Scripture, 
enjoining  parents  to  obey  their  children ;  but 
wo  question  the  wisdom  of  those  who  would  I'e- 
vise  it  in  their  practice,  and  we  should  rather  our 
children  avoided  matrimonial  alliance  with  these 
rebellious  upstarts. 

Decent  people  will  not  be  associated  with  a 
society  which,  under  the  guise  of  promoting  a 
great  moral  and  religious  reform,  might  turn 
itself  into  a  weekly  kiss-in-the-ring ;  and 
the  matter  will  not  admit  of  further  discussion. 
The  pleas  offered  in  its  favour  are  the  strongest 
proof  of  the  absolute  impossibility  of  its  being 
permitted.  The  public  kissing  business  must 
be  done  outside.  This  is  the  law ;  and  we  doubt 
not  it  will  be  loyally  obeyed.  Those  who 
must  have  such  amusement  will  know  where  to 
find  it ;  but  surely  they  would  not  wish  to 
drive  from  the  ranks  of  Good  Templary  the 
valued  workers  who  could  not  possibly  be 
associated  with  such  practices. 

The  question  of  character  dress  is  upon  quite 
another  footing.  No  one  has  urged  that  it  r's 
immoral  to  act  a  piece  in  character  dress.  The 
simple  ground  of  its  exclusion  has  been  the 
difiiculty  of  drawing  the  line,  and  of  regulating 
entertainments  when  once  the  limit  is  passed 
which  prohibits  character  dress.  The  Order 
has  been  degraded  before  the  public  by  some 
such  performances,  and  they  have  been  pro- 
hibited, not  by  any  sudden  legislation,  but  after 
duly  published  notice  ;  and  the  prohibition  has 
been  re-affirmed  at  repeated  sessions  of  our 
Grand  Lodge.  We  have,  as  Good  Templars,  a 
representative  Government,  more  democratic  in 
its  character  than  that  of  anyother  organisation 
in  the  country,  and  we  are  a  law-abiding  as 
well  as  a  self-governing  people.  We  have 
shewn  every  desire  in  this  journal  to  give  free 
scope  to  the  opinions  of  the  members  ;  and  we 
have  taken  leave  to  express  our  own.  Our  ad- 
vice now  to  all  is,  obey  the  law- ;  and  if,  in  any 
matters,  it  is  not  thought  satisfactory,  raise  the 
question  in  your  Subordinate  and  District 
Lodges,  and  finally  elect  llepiesentatives  to 
CJrand  Lodge  who  will,  in  your  judgment, 
legislate  wisely  and  weiU  on  your  behalf — never 
losing  sight  of  the  great  and  noble  aims  our 
Order  has  in  view. 


Bro.  Libut.  Wawkinsky,  G.W.Co  ,  Sweden, 
will  be  entertained  at  tea  by  prominent  -Metropoli- 
tan members  on  Friday,  llth  inst.,  atthe|London 
Central  Club,  Bridewell  -  place,  New  Bridge- 
street,  E.G. 

I.N"  THE  KEPOBT  of  a  Certain  District  Lodge  in 
last  issue  it  was  stated  tliat  tlie  G.W.C.T.,  ruled 
that  the  D.Lodge  could  not  lawfully  pay  the 
e.xpenses  of  the  Visiting  Deputies.  This  must  not 
be  taken  as  a  general  ruling.  The  ruling  only 
referred  to  the  laws  of  that  particular  District 
Lodge,  which  laws  specified  whose  expenses  should 


JtWE  U,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     "WATCHWORD 


377 


be  paid,  and  did   not   include   Viaiting   Deputies 
expenses. — J.M. 

Bbo.  Chief  Wapbuxo,  P.G.  Guard  of  Canada, 
will  soon  close  his  long  visit  to  England  and  return 
to  his  Indian  settlement  with  the  Indian  hymn 
books  he  has  had  printed,  and  with  funds  to  build 
a  new  Mission  School  for  his  people.  His  portrait 
is  in  last  month's  J" tu:eMi/e  remp^a/-,  just  as  he  ap- 
pears in  full  Indian  costume,  with  plumes  and 
tomahawk,  at  District  Lodge  and  other  public 
meetings,  where  his  tine  appearance,  good  singing 
in  tlie  Indian  tongue,  and  his  striking  English 
advocacy  of  Temperance,  create  intense  interest  and 
enthusiasm.  Bro.  Waubuno  is  a  Good  Templar  of 
2S  years'  standing,  and  hears  a  thoroughly  good 
record.  Bro.  Duncan  Milligan,  21,  Spencer-road, 
New  Wandsworth,  London,  S.W.,  is  ably  acting  as 
his  hon.  secretary. — J.  M. 


The  Church  of  Ireland  Temperance  Visitor  is  an 
excellent  periodical.  It  is  in  its  ninth  volume,  yet 
its  existence  has  hitherto  been  unknown  to  rae  and 
probably  tn  most  Temperance  people  on  this  side 
the  Irish  Channel. 

The  A.;ti\o  W.C.T.,  W.T.,  and  W.S.  of  a 
L'idi:;o  in  the  West  Cheshire  District  are  Gl,  71, 
;iii't  7!*  years  of  age  respectively.  It  does  ii a  good 
to  know  that  such  veterans  rally  round  the  flag  and 
lio!d  tlie  fort. 

TheKoyal  Handbkll  Rinueks  (Poland-street). 
— These  brethren  have  ended  a  long  tour  in  Sweden. 
Tliey  performed  in  the  Good  Templar  HallatOster- 
sand.  The  immense  building  was  crowded  in  every 
part.  They  had  also  a  good  attendance  in  Gefle, 
also  in  the  Templar's  Hall.  Tiie  ringers  sailed  for 
Enf^land  on  June  3. 

A  New  Temperance  Hall  has  just  been  built  at 
Doncaster  by  our  good  Sister  Mrs.  Walker,  who  is 
ono  of  those  who  desire  to  spend  and  be  spent  in 
dntng  good.  A  whole  week  of  Temperance 
tiiretins^s  wore  held  to  inaugurate  the  opening, 
t:ninmoncing  May  2,  and  on  my  visit  on  the  Friday 
I  tound  the  main  room  crowded  to  excess.  The 
I'lnlding  is  large  and  handsome.  The  lower  hall  is 
tn  be  used  as  a  Lodge-room. 

The  British  ani>  Colonial  Temperance 
CnM,;jiEss  projected  by  the  National  Temperance 
Lcaj;u0,  in  commemoration  of  the  "Colindies" 
PXhibition,  commences  the  day  after  the  Crystal 
I'aiace  Temperance  Fete,  at  which  fete  we  shall 
iiiive  a  special  session  of  Grand  Lodge.  The  Con- 
;^reBsopens  Wednesday,  July  1-t,  and  continues  the 
two  following  days.  Very  valuable  colonial  papers 
will  doubtless  be  read.  Members' tickets  are  5s. 
L'ldi^es  or  societies  can,  by  paying  lOs. ,  send  three 
di-legates.  Members  and  bodies  represented  will 
hi-  entitled  to  the  volume  of  proceedings.  Our  Grand 
Li  pily;o  will  be  represented,  and  we  hope  our  District 
and  Sub  Lodges  will  also  send  delegates. 
QUESTIONS  ANSWERED. 

Question. — Can  associate  members  sign  the  peti- 
tion form  for  a  charter  to  open  a  new  Lodge  ;  or 
should  they  wait  until  the  institution  is  completed 
before  depositing  their  associate  cards  ? 

Ansirer. — Associate  members  may  sign  tlie  peti- 
tion form,  and  may  also  be  received  into  member- 
ship at  the  institution  of  the  Ledge. 

(^hlesfi^>n. — An  associate  member  is  elected 
W.C.T.  before  his  ordinary  Lodge  has  installed  its 
officers.  Can  such  associate  W.C.T.  receive  the 
password  at  his  installation  I 

Answer. — An  associate  W.C.T.  as  such  can  receive 
password  to  give  to  members  paying  dues,  but 
he  cannot  use  the  password  to  enter  that  or  any 
Lodge  till  he  also  gets  it  from  the  W.C.T.  of  his 
rtgular  Lodge,  which  he  should  do  as  soon  as  the 
latter  W.C.T.  is  installed. 

Qwjstion  :  When  a  member  of  a  Lodge  is  on 
clearance  card,  cananyD.C.  T.  or  Lodge  give  him 
the  new  password  on  his  tendering  a  quarter's  sub- 
scription ? 

Amyver:  (1)  A  member  while  on  clearance  card 
has  no  dues  to  pay  for  the  next  quarter  and  cannot 
receive  its  password.  (2)  None  but  the  W.C.T.  of 
a  Sub-Lodge  has  the  right  to  give  the  password  to 
members.  (3)  AW.O.T.  cannot  give  the  password 
to  a  member  of  another  Lodire,  unless  such  member 
presents  a  warrant  for  it  from  his  own  W.C.T., and 
10  such  warrant  can  bo  given  to  a  member  on 
ilearance  card. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

Another  crisis  ha.s  arisen  in  the  history  of  our 
nation.  For  the  second  time  this  year  a  Govern- 
ment has  been  defeated,  and  we  are  on  the  eve  of 
a  General  Election.  The  issue  upon  which  the 
election  will  be  fought  may,  unless  the  friends  of 
Temperance  are  on  the  alert,  atfect  the  position  of 
our  cause  in  the  House  of  Commons.  Therefore  in 
every  case  we  must  endeavour  to  secure  the  return 
of  men  favourable  to  our  views,  giving  a  decided 
preference  to  those  who  are  prepared  to  grant  the 
direct  veto  to  localities  in  order  that  the  people 
themselves  may  decide  whether  or  no  drink 
trattickers  shall  be  allowed  to  cacry  on  their  mis- 
chievous trade. 

From  the  turn  recent  events  have  taken,  it  seems 
clear  the  method  bv  which  we  sh;*ll  obtain  the  power 
of  dea'ing  with  the  liquor  traffic  wil  Ibe  an  extended 
form  of  self  government.  It  would  be  some  years 
befoieParliament  would  pass  anything  like  agenuine 
Prohibition  measure,  whereas  now  there  would  be 
very  little  ditHculty  in  getting  it  to  adopt  a  Bill 
handing  over  to  counties  the  right  of  settling  licens- 
ing and  other  local  matters  Already  there  are 
portions  of  the  United  Kingdom  ready  to  act  on 
such  authority,  and  very  soon  v,e  should  see  Pro- 
hibitive measures  proposed  if  not  enacted.  NVe 
must  move  with  the  times,  and  as  our  opportunities 
occur  we  must  grasp  them.  Let  us  learn  the  lesson 
of  to-day  and  then  we  shall  be  ready  when  the 
time  for  action  arrive. 

At  last  a  vote  lias  been  taken  in  the  House  of 
Commons  upon  the  ([uestion  of  Sunday  Closing  for 
England  (excluding  the  Metropolis),  and  a  ])roposi- 
tion  to  that  effect  has  been  carried  by  a  majority  of 
15.  Mr.  Stevenson  ia  to  be  congratulated  on  tli 
success  thus  obtained.  He  has  toiled  long  am 
patiently,  and  although  he  may  not  at  present  be 
permitted  to  reap  the  fruit  of  his  victory,  it  will 
encourage  him  to  persevere  in  the  new  Parliament, 
and  carry  through  a  measure  embodying  the  prin 
ciplo  he  got  affirmed  the  other  evening. 

The  Daihj  Telegraph  of  Tuesday  last  published 
one  of  those  remarkable  leaders  for  which  it  has 
become  celebrated — for  wo  are  now  used  to  this  so- 
called  *' leading"  morning  paper  denouncing  every 
movement  which  tends  to  raise  the  moral  tone  of 
the  people  and  stop  drunkenness  and  vice,  as 
"fads"  and  "grandmotherly  legislation."  The 
writer  imputes  all  manner  of  bad  motives  to  those 
members  who  supported  Mr.  Stevenson's  amend- 
ment, and  its  abuse  of  the  Ministers  who  voted  with 
him  is  as  silly  as  it  is  untrue. The  following  sentence 
will  reveal  how  ignorant  this  paper  of  "  world-wide 
circulation  "  is  of  the  composition  and  extent  of  our 
movement. 

"  That  there  is  in  the  present  Houge  a  strong  Prohi- 
bitionist clique  we  were  well  aware.  To  call  ttiem  the 
Temperance  party  would  be  to  give  them  a  tiLle  they 
do  not  deserve.  Some  of  the  most  excellent  men  and 
women  of  whom  England  can  boast  at  the  present  time 
have  promoted  Temperance  by  example  and  precept, 
and  have  elevated  thousands  of  working  classes 
by  teaching  them  sobriety  and  all  its  advantages.  The 
partisans  cf  repressive  legislation,  however — those 
who  would  shut  up  all  public-houses  and  compel  into 
water-drinking  all  working  men— are  a  distinct  body. 
They  are  fanatics  who  do  not  believe  in  moral  refor- 
mation, bub  in  the  strait-waistcoat  system.  The 
narrow  fanaticism  of  these  men  has  hitherto  had 
considerable  eucce3=.  We  live  in  an  era  of  political 
flubbiness.  The  majority  of  our  politicians  have  no 
backbones.  They  can  bend  and  bow  to  public  opinion 
as  easily  as  if  they  were  invertebrate  animals.  There- 
fore, to  engage  the  adhesion  of  the  fanatics  of  prohibi- 
tion we  find  the  leaders  of  onr  Parliament  making 
concession  after  concession.  Scotland,  Ireland,  and 
Wales  have  secured  Sunday  closing  through  local 
Bills.' 

It  would  be  interesting  to  know  how  many  of  the 
"  excellent  men  "  who  have  done  so  much  to  pro- 
mote Temperance  are  found  on  the  stall'  of  the 
D.T.  Again  the  writer  of  this  article  must  have 
forgotten  that  things  political  have  very  materially 
altered  during  the  last  50  years.  Why  is  it  there 
are  so  many  members  in  the  present  House  of  Com- 
mons so  favourable  to  Temperance  legislation  ? 
Simply  because  the  electors  of  the  United  King- 
dom refuse  to  give  their  votes  to  men  not  so  dis- 
posed. The  working  men  of  England  now  think 
for  themselves,  and  are  not  content  to  let  members 
of  Parliament  treat  tliem  with  contempt  and  dis- 
dain. None  know  this  bettor  than  the  M.P.'s 
themselves,  and  they  fully  realise  that  they  only 
retain  their  seats  so  long  as  they  enjoy  the  con6- 
dence  of  their  constituents. 


But  we  must  not  look  for  too  much  from  the 
D.  T.  A  paper  that  makes  a  speciality  of  re- 
porting prize  tights  and  such  like,  antt  is  constantly 
sounding  the  praises  of  that  which  maddens  the 
brain  and  debases  the  nature  of  man  can  hardly 
be  expected  to  shed  much  real  light  upon  the  social 
problems  of  the  day.  We  can  only  pity  the  editor 
for  his  short-sightedness,  and  hope  that  very  soon 
he  may  receive  a  clearer  revelation  of  the  true  state 
of  public  opinion. 

At  th*?  present  time  there  is  to  be  seen  at  tho 
Colonial  Exhibition  a  remarkable  exemplification 
of  the  benefits  of  abstinence,  in  the  person  of 
a  centenarian  said  to  be  102  years  of  age.  This  old 
man  is  still  lithe  and  active,  with  teeth  mostly 
sound,  and  eyesight  good,  appearing  to  bear  tho 
burden  of  a  century  as  though  it  were  only  40 
years.  The  secret  of  this  vitality,  according  to  Dr. 
Tyler,  who  is  in  charge  of  the  Hindoo  party,  is 
ahstnniousncss  ami  tempi  ra nee  :  excess  in  meat  and 
drink  this  patriarch  has  never  known;  alcohol  no 
ami  foi  m  he  has  never  imbibed  ;  he  has  lived  on  the 
fruits  of  the*earth,'and  kiiows  no  more  the  taste  of 
flesh  food  tlian  he  does  of  ,  the  sensation  of 
rheumatism. 

*  4 

It  is  officially  announced  that  Mr.  C.  M.  Ken- 
nedy, C.B.,  af  the  Foreign  Office,  and  Mr.  Cecil 
Trevor,  C.V.,  Assistant-secretary  to  the  Board  of 
Trade,  have  been  appointed  to  be  tho  British 
delegates  at  the  Liternational  Conference  at  tho 
Hague,  to  discuss  tho  liquor  traffic  carried  on  by 
"  Copers  "  in  the  North  Sea.  Wr.  NicoHe,  of  the 
Bon-d  of  Trade,  will  be  secretary  to  the  British 
delegates. 

A  representative  of  the  Pall  Mall  Ga-:ette  has 
recently  interviewed  a  tamer  of  wild  animals. 
Amongst  the  questions  aaked  was  the  following  : — 

"  How  is  it  that  every  now  and  then  you  hear  of  a 
lion-tamer  being  killed?" 

"  Drink,  sir,"  said  the  tamer.  "  drink.  The  performer 
I  gets  a  glass  too  much  some  day,  enters  the  cage,  fails 
'to  see  that  the  floor  is  wet  and  slippery  ;  he  makes  a 
false  step  and  is  down  on  his  back  before  he  knows 
where  he  is.  The  lion  or  tiger,  as  the  case  may  be,  is 
on  hi*! chest, and  then  good-bye.  As  long  as  you  are 
erect,  have  your  senses  about  you,  and  keep  your 
nerve,  you  may  do  anything  with  the  beast ;  but  if 
once  your  nerve  is  shaken,  your  eye  unsteady,  and  yoa 
slip,  the  game  is  up." 

The  drinkers  are  a  hard  lot  to  please.  Thoy 
object  to  teetotalers  because  they  say  we  want  to 
rob  them  of  their  beer  and  take  away  their  liberty. 
They  object  to  the  pubhcans  "  doctoring"  the 
beer,  and  putting  in  things  with  terribly  long 
names,  enough  in  themselves  to  make  your  blood 
run  cold.  And  now  they  are  getting  up  an 
agitation  against  those  who  would  secure  for  them 
"  pure  "  beer,  because  if  Parliament  enacts  a  law  to 
the  effect  that  beer  shall  be  brewed  only  from, 
certain  ingredients,  they  say  the  beer  will  lose  ita 
flavour  and  will  be  "  dreadful  stuff  to  drink."  If 
it  is  bad  now,  and  will  be  worse  then,  why,  of 
course,  there  is  only  one  remedy,  viz.,  to  sweep  it 
away  altogether. 

Free  Lance. 


A  Gallant  Good  Templar  Rewarded. — At 
the  Penzance  Guildhall,  on  Monday  last,  tho 
Mayor  presented  to  Bro.  Richard  Edyvean,  of 
the  Bona,  Fide  Lodge,  Porthleaven,  and  who  is 
only  17  years  of  age,  a  bronze  medal  and  £3  from 
the  Board  of  Trade  in  recognition  of  his  gallant 
services  in  saving  life  on  March  2,  of  this  year, 
particulars  of  which  have  been  previously  recorded 
in  our  columns.  In  making  the  presentation  the 
Mayor  heartily  congratulated  Bro.  Edyvean  on  his 
heroic  conduct. 

Presentation.  — Bro.  Albert  Casley,  who  last  year 
left  Exeter  for  Taunton,  was  on  May  28  presented 
by  the  Exeter  brethren  with  a  handsome  Grand 
Lodge  Degree  regalia,  in  leather  case,  with  an 
illuminated  address,  in  recognition  of  bis  services 
for  the  Order  in  the  city.  Bro.  Casley  returned 
due  thanks.  Our  brother  had  previously  received 
testimonials  from  the  D.L.  of  East  Devon,  of 
which  he  wasD.Sec,  and  tlie  St.  Andrew  Tent, 
I.O.H.,  of  which  he  was  Tent  secretary.  The  pre- 
sentation took  place  at  Carnall's  Coflee  Tavern, 
Exeter. 

CoMi'LTMEXTARY  DINNERS,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E,C,,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station.    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWoRD. 


June  14, 


NEGRO  MISSION  FUND. 

The  following  amounts  have  teen  : 

FKOM    ENGLISH   LODGES. 

Longbridge  and  Ruberry 

Hornor 

Up  and  Doinj,' 

Who  is  my  Neighbour     

Masboro'  Puritan... 

Welcome  Home 

Honards  Ureen 

Hope  to  Win        

Glyndwr 

No  Retreat  

Bethel        

Pennington  

Try 

Friends  in  Council  

Crystal  Water       

King's  Cross  Excelsior 

Hope  of  the  Future         

Hermitage...         

Bell  in  the  Bush 

New  Hope 

Star  of  St.  Neots 

Bridport  Crusaders  

Highfield 

Rose  of  the  East  ... 

PyeBank 

Stroudwater 

Writtle  Lodge       

John  Sergeant 

United  A'olunteer  

Bobin  Hood  

Sunbeam 
Torquay  Excelsior 

St.  James  Ratcliff  

Hull  

St.  Catherine's  (tor  1885) 

Charnwood,  738 

Stedfast  Union     ... 

Bed,  White,  and  Blue 

IiEGllEE    AND   JUVENILE    TEMPLES. 

Queen's  Park  Degree  Temple   ... 

Font  Juvenile  Temple     

Hope  of  Rasen  Temple 

Beacon  of  Hope  Temple... 

Bickmanswortti  Temple 

Queen  of  Tamar  Temple 

Queen's  Park  Temple 
Manchester  Degree  Temple 
Hope  of  Shirley  Juvenile  Temph 
Excelsior  Cambridge  (Juvenile  Temple) 

Firm  in  Truth      

Sunbeam  Temple... 

Temple  1087         

Templars'  Rest    ... 
Sway's  Brightest  Hope  ... 
Blooming  Hope    ... 
Hope  of  Teovil    ... 
Excelsior    ... 

Halifax  Wildflower  

Pirbright  and  Perryhill  Rosebud 
Stockport  J.  T.     ... 

Mayflower 

We  Mean  to  Win  

1'ER.SONAL.       ENGLISH. 

Mrs.  Budgett       

Sister  Guttridge 

T.  B.  Clark  

Mrs.  Chivers         

Rev.  J.  Thornley 

Josiah  Cave 

J.  Braddon  

J.  J.  Wilkinson    ... 

A  Friend  (J.  H.) 

Bro.  Childs  

Sister  Poole         

Bro.  Rev.  H.J.  Boyd 

J.  Moaeley  

Thos.  EUery         

Sister  Pryer         

Sister  Gray  

Bro.  Rev.  Taylder  

T.  Grate 

Sister  Robson 
Sister  Green 
Several  Members,  per  Rev.  Jos.  Hare.. 

Rev.  B.  L.  Carpenter     

Rev.  W.   Brown 

G.  Parker 

Rev.  W.  Brown 

Bro.  A.  G.  Hemsley        

Bro.  G.  Parker 


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THE  GOOD  TEMPLAR  FLAG.* 

"In  the  name  of  our  God   we   will   set  up  our 
banners" — Psalm  xx.,  5. 

(Dedicated    to   Bro.   R.  P.  J.    Simpson,    R.N., 
P.G.W.C.T.,  originator  of  the  Templar  Flag.) 

See,  our  banner  floats  on  high. 

Proudly  'gainst  the  azure  sky  ! 

'Tis  the  Templar's  flag  unfurled 

In  ihe  sight  of  all  the  world  ! 

Rally  round  it  all  true  men. 

Join  in  a  crusade  again  ; 

This  our  noble  battle  cry — 

"  Faith,  and  Hope,  and  Charity  !" 

See,  the  banner  teaches  us 

God  and  man  are  banded  thus  : 

For  the  cross  of  Christ  we  lay 

(Cross  that  soon  shall  win  the  day) 

On  a  spotless,  pure  white  field, 

And  on  that  each  nation's  shield 

Nobly  floats  the  flag  on  liigh. 

Emblem  of  true  unity  ! 

Raise  it  proudly,  sailors  brave, 

As  ye  breast  the  ocean  wave  ! 

Let  it  grace,  ye  gallant  lads. 

Wooden  walls  and.  *    nclads. 

May  our  banner  evei  fly 

As  a  beacon  set  on  high. 

Warning  otf  from  rocks  and  shoals 

Which  now  wreck  immortal  souls  ! 

Gallant  soldiers  of  our  land, 

Shoulder  unto  shoulder  stand  ! 

Guard  the  flag,  each  Templar  Knight, 
"God  will  still  defend  the  right"  ! 

.Brave  battalions  I  lend  your  aid 

In  our  loving,  new  crusade. 

Round  the  colours  rally  fast, 

Victory  shall  be  ours  at  last. 

Lift  our  standard  every  clime  ; 

Aid  our  object  so  sublime, 

'Gainst  the  drink  that  men  deludes. 

And  from  Heaven  itself  excludes  ! 
Raise  our  banner.  Templars,  raise  ! 

Till  our  prayers  be  turned  to  praise  ; 

Till  its  symbols  be  unfurled 
O'er  a  sober,  righteous  world  ! 

Annie  Clegg,  P.V.T. 


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On  Wednesday  evening.  May  20,  Bro.  James 
Seaward,  of  Greenwich,  a  life-abstainer  of  69 
years  delivered  his  interesting  lecture,  entitled, 
"  Recollections  of  a  Publican's  Son  ;  What  he  saw 
before  and  behind  the  Bar,"  .at  the  Lecture  Hall, 
Avenue-road,  Shepherd's  Bush.  Bro.  Robert 
Smiles,  author  of  the  "  Life  of  Livingstone,"  also 
gave  an  able  and  powerful  address.  During  the 
evening  sever3-l  of  Bro.  Seaward's  Sacred  Songs 
were  beautifully  rendered.  The  Rev.  J.  Simraance 
presided,  and  there  was  a  very  good  attendance. 

Coukt-Martial  on  an  Officer  foe  Drunken- 
ness.— A  court-martial  was  held  on  Wednesday, 
May  26,  on  board  H. M.S.  Victory,  at  Portsmouth, 
for  the  trial  of  Acting  Sub-Lieutenant  Tliomas 
Willing  Stirling,  of  the  Royal  Naval  Collegi 
Greenwich,  for  drunkenness.  It  was  shewn  that 
the  prisoner  was  brought  to  the  college  in  a  cab  on 
the  loth  ult.  helplessly  drunk,  and  had  to  be  sup- 
ported by  two  officers.  Ho  had  been  previously 
admonished  for  intemperance,  and  now  pleaded 
guilt} .  He  was  sentenced  to  lose  all  seniority  of 
his  rank,  and  to  be  severely  reprimanded. 


*  The  G.W.C.T.  invites  muaicRl  members  to  compose 
music  to  the  above  words,  and  send  to  him  for  the  free 
use  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Committee  on  Hymn  and  Ode 
Book. 


DISTRICT  DEPUTY  G.WCT.'s,  1886-7. 

Beds.— Rev.  S.  J.  Southwood,  14D,  Victoria-street, 
Dunstable. 

Berks._A.  Moyse,  Ci,  Greufell-roa'1,  Maidenheaii. 

Bucks.— W.  H.  Walford,  Post  Office,  Buckingham. 

Cambridge.— H.  Wilson,  1S2,  Gwydir-street,  Cam- 
bridge. 

Cheshire,  E.  and  JL— J.  H.  Yates,  Lyth  Cottage, 
Alderley  Edge. 

Cheshire,  W.— J.  Davies,  I!,  Victoria-pathway, 
Queen's  Park,  Chester. 

Cornwall,  E.— J.  Jose,  Fcrnleigh  House,  Tywar- 
dreath,  Par  Station. 

Cornwall,  W.— W.    H.   Tronneon,    Sb.  Clare   Villa, 

CD.viBiiRLAND,  E.— G.  Bell,  Grammar  School,  Wigton. 
Cumberland,  W.— Rev.    J.    MoNab,    Lapstone-road, 

Millom,  Carnforth. 
Derby.— E.  C.  Ellis,  12,  St.  Peter's-street,  Derby. 
Devon,  E.— R.  J.  Parr.  2,  Union-terrace,  Torquay. 
Devok,  N.— Rev.    T.  H.   Taylor,    Hill   Side,    North 

Tawton. 
Devon,  S,—T.  n.  Hamley,  Temperance  Hall,   Fore- 
street,  Devonport. 
Dorset.— G.  E.  Oolman,  Barrack-street,  Bridport. 
DuRHAsi,  N.— F.  J.  Garthwaite,  23,    Seymour-terrace, 

Gateshead, 
Durham,   S-.— .T.  J.  Woods  Mansergh  House,  Hartle- 
pool. 
Essex.— W.  Searle,  m,  Durham-road,  Manor  Park,  E. 
Gloucester,  E.— C.  Long,  Globe   Temperance  Hotel, 

Cirencester. 
Gloucester,  W.— J.   W.   Padfield,  Hazel-rood,    Wel- 
lington Park,  Clifton. 
Gloucester,  N.W.— S.  W.  Hidineham,  The  Beeches, 

Newnham. 
Hants,  N.— W.  C.  Burley,  Petersfield. 
Hants,  S.— T.  Holmes,  nA,  Cromwell-road,  Fitzhngh' 

Southampton. 
Hereford. — J.  Jackson, Upper  Wyhe,  Great  Malvern. 
Hertford. — J.  Easton,    Railway-street,  Hertford. 
Hunts.— W.  Fuller,  coach  builder,  St.  Ives,  Hunts. 
Isle  op  Wight, — J.  E.  Shephard,  Beaconsfield-road, 

Ventnor, 
Kent,  E.— S.  C.   Weston,  23,  Sandgate-road,  Folke- 
stone. 
Kent,  M.— G.  H.  Graham,  Gabriel's  Hill,  Maidstone. 
Kent,  W.— J.  Bowen,  42,  .Malpas-road,  Brockley. 
Lancashire,  X.—E.  Mansergh,   Box  55,  Lancaster. 
Lancashire,  N.B.— E.  Fowler,Northgate  Sale  Rooms, 

Blackburn. 
Lancashire,  S.  (Welsh).— J.  J.  Thomas,    1,    North- 

brook-street,  Liverpool. 
Lancashire,  S.E.— J.  G.  Tolton,   32,  Great  Clowes- 
street,  Broughton,  Manchester. 
Lancashire,    S.W,— J.    W.    Hall,    21,    Allen-street, 

Warrington. 
Leicester.  —  A.    B.    Harrap,     5A,     Belvoir-street, 

Leicester. 
Lincoln.— W.  Mainprize,Cleethorpe3,  Great  Grimsby. 
'"IDDLESE-X. — W.     Winton,     jl,     Coningham-road, 

Goldhawk-road,  Shepherd's  Bush,  London. 
Monmouth. — W.  H.  Brown,   11,  Daniel-street,   New- 
port. 

Norfolk.— H.  E.  AWrich,  Diss. 
NoRTH.VMPTON',  N. — E.  Snowden,  8,  St.  John-street, 

Peterborough. 
Northampton,  S. — W.  Abbott,  Hardingstonc,  North- 
ampton. 
Northumberland. — A.    Robinson,     15,     Stratford-i 

Heaton,  Newcastle-on-Tyne. 
NoTTiHGHAst.- E.  Brooks,  7t,  Barubv-gate,  Newark. 
Oxford.— J.  R.  Weatherill,  151, Walton-street,  Oxford. 
Shropshire. — J.  F.  Cooper,  10,  High-st ,  Wbitchnrch. 
SOMERSET,  E. — J.  S.  Scurges,  4,  Terrace-walks,  Bath. 
Somerset,  M. — W.  S.  Clack,  Street. 
.SOMERSET, W.  — G.  Lockyer,  St.  M.irj-st..  Bridgcwater^ 
N.  — T.  Johnson,  4,  Prospect-streot, 
Burslem, 
Stafford,  S.— Nelson  Ball,  i;2.  Long-street,  Walsall, 
Suffolk. — E.  A.  Gower,  2,  Norfolk-terrace,  Wickham  ] 

Market. 
Surrey,    E.     and    M. — C.    Pinhorn,     Evelyn-road,l 

Richmond. 
Surrey,  V\'.— L.  J.  Plymen,  Board  School,  Woking, 
Sussex.— S.    Williams,     71,     Round      Hill-oresoent,  1 

Brighton. 
Warwick. — W.  J.  Glover,  24,  Grace-road,  Sparkbrook,J 

Birmingham. 
Wiltshire.— C.  W.ChorohiU,Pickwiok-road,Cor8hani.^ 
Worcester.— J.    Poole,     Cedar     A'illas,    Firs-street, 

Dudley. 
YORKS,  E.— G.  Sanderson,  3,  Beverley-street,  Driffield.) 
Yorks,  N. — A.    Jesper,    li,    Westbourne-park,    Scar- 
borough. 
YoRKs,  Central.— J.  Deans,  13,  Midlaud-road,  Hyde-| 

park,  Leeds. 
YoRKS,  Cleveland. — R.  Skelton,  6,  Duncombe-street,j 

Middlesbrough. 
YoRKs,  N.W.— J.  Walshaw,  Crowa-street  Chambers, 

Halifax. 
YoRKS.  S.W.— Rev.    H.  J.    Boyd,    8,    Park-crescent 

Sheffield. 
Naval.  —  J.    Rae,     2,    Zinzan-street,     Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
Military.  —  0.    G.    L.    Jones,     Adjutant-General'! 
Office,  Colchester. 


June  14, 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


THE  LORDS  AND  THE  DURHAM  SUNDAY 
CLOSING   BILL. 

It  may  be  interesting  to  have  on  record  the  votes 
of  the  Houay  of  Lords  upon  this  question,  and  I 
therefore  send  you  a  list  of  those  who  have  voted 
or  paired  for  and  against  this 

AGAINST  (110.) 

I     Sidmouth 


DuKEti. 
Beaofort 

Bucking^ham  and  Chaa* 
doa 

GrufUm 

Leeds 

Manchester 

Marlborough 

Richmond  and  Gordon 

MAR(jUISER. 

Aberconi 
Abergavenny 
Babh 
Bristol 

Kxeter 
Hertford 

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Salisbury 

EARLS. 

ABbburnham 

Cadogan 

Oaledon 

Cawdor 

CloPDoell 

Coventry 

Dartiry 

DoDcasier 

Harewood 

Iddesltigh 

IfUU'i  (D.  Roxbarghe) 

Kilmorey 

Lanesborough 

Lathom 

Leven  and  Melville 

Lovducc 

Lucan 

Macclesfiold 

Malmcabury 

Man  vers 

Mar  and  Kellic 

Mill  town 

Nelson 

Northesk 

Orkney 

Radnor 

Ravensworth 

Romney 

RoBi^e 

Tarboroi'gh 

YISCOUNTa. 

B  rid  port 

Craubrook 

Hardingc 

Ilawardcn 

Tlood 


Templetown 

LORDS 

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Calthorpe 

Colchester 

Delaraere 

Digby 

Douglas 

Dynevor 

Egertoa  of  Tatton 

Elphin  stone 

Ellerborough 

Fitz-GcraU 

Fox  ford 

Gage 

Gerard 

Grantley 

HaUbury 

Harris 

Hillingdon 

Hay 

Howard  de  Walden 

Howard  of  Glossop 

Kenlis 

Ker 

Kin  to  re 

Lamington 

Lrhjh 

Lomt 

Lyveden 

Minster 

Ormonde 

Poltimore 

Rodney 

Ilomilhj 

Roa^more 

RothH-hdd 

Sherborne 

Shute 

Silehester 

Somi-rtoit 

Stewart  of  Garliea 

Sinclair 

Stmthrilril  ilitd  Ca::,phell 

Teniplemore 

Tr,j,,lmm 

Tredegar 

Trevor 

Wemysa 

Wigan 

Wimborne 

Windsor 

Zouche  of  Harynj^worth 


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Bangor 

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lio.ifbrry  (E.  Rosebery) 

SaniUiur-'^t 

The  names  in  it/ilu'g 
Conservatives. 

The  above  shews  that 

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2>1     Libera'.s  If) 

■SU    Conservatives  81 


Scarsdale 
Stanley  of  Alderly 
Sndhy  (E.  Arran) 
Thinlon: 
Vinwii 
Wrnlorl- 
Winmarleigh 
Wolverton 


are  Liberals,  the  others  are 


lit  Liberals 

?j  Conservatives 


llo  voted  against  m;  voted  for 

A  majority  of  21  against  the  bill  out  of  19G  Peers 
who  voted  or  paired. ' 

Sixteen  Peeis  who  voted  ia  /(in mo*  of  the  second 
reading  were  absent  on  the  third  reading,  viz, : — Earls 
D'irham,  Feverskam,  Lindsay,  and  Onslow  ;  Bishops 
Bangor,  Hereford,  and  St.  Albans  ;  Lords  Ahrrdare^ 
Broderick,  Cmtr,  Crofton,  Jloughfoti,  lOnnanl, 
Riihnrtes,  Tlinrhm;  and  Winmarleigh. 

Thirteen  Peers  who  voted  against  the  second  read- 
ing were  absent  on  t>>e  third  reading,  viz.  :— Earls 
Lorelac'\  Manvers,  BUUtown,  and  Orkoey  ;  Viscounts 
PoiCi  rxcinirt,  and  Templetown ;  Lords  Dynevor, 
Egerton  of  Tatton,  F!t:-Orral(/,  £ovat,  7?(W;,vc/(?7(/, 
Sherborne,  and  Tredegar. 

One  Peer,  Lord  Nortoa.  voted  fl^a/'/'v;  the  second, bat 
in  favour  of  the  third  reading. 

3;i  Peers  voted  against  both  readings. 
H       ,,  „  ,,       second  reading. 

Hi       .,  „  ,,       third  reading. 

;-J7       ,,  „         for      both  readings. 

U!       „  „  „        second  reiding, 

3:^       „  ,,  ,,        third  reading. 

The  following  10  members  of  the  Episcopal  Bench 
did  not  vote  at  all  :— Bishops  Carh'sh-,  Clu^trr,  Lick- 
p'llfl,  Liverpool,  Llandaff,  Norn'/'c/i,  Peterborough, 
Ripon,  Whiclirxtrr,  and  Worcester. 

The  following  eight  peers  of  Cabinet  rank  voted 
«7ft/f/.vi  the  Bill  :—DQkes  Buckingham  and  Chandos, 
and  Richmond  and  Gordon  ;  Marquis  of  Salisbury  ; 
Earla  Iddesleigh  and  M^ilmesbury  ;  Viscounts  Cran- 
brooke  and  .sV(r/-i/-'X'Zv  and  Lord  Halsbury.  The  fol- 
lowing 12  voted  ia/avotn- :  Marquis  of  Jiipon,  Earlg 
Dn-hy,  (iranrllh,  K'nnhrrhy,  Srlbornr,  iinA  Sprncvr  ; 
hoTAB  Ahrnl a,','.  HrrschAl,  Monk  Jinitno,  Norton, 
Rosrhcnj,  and  Winmarleigh. 

Mr.  J.  Danvers  Power,  of  London,  speaking  at  the 
annual  dinner  ot  the  Colchester  and  East  Essex 
Brewers  and  Licensed  Victoallers'  Association,  oa  the 
27th  ult,,  in  referring  to  this  bill,  said,  "  In  the  Housr 
of  Commons  it  was  no  use  opposing  that  bill,  because 
there  was  a  majority  against  us  ;  and  I  think,  if  joa 
ask  me,  that  it  \a  a  very  unwise  thing  to  talk  out  bills 
to  any  great  extent,  even  when  it  is  legitimate,  for  the 
sake  cf  delay,  because  you  are  only  putting  off  fc 
little  while  the  evil  day.  But  when  the  bill  got  to 
the  Hoose  of  Lords,  I  thought  it  would  have  been 
thrown  out  on  the  second  reading.  Well,  the  Conser- 
vative Party  sent  out  a  four-Uued  whip,  cilUng  upon 
the  opponents  of  Sunday  Closing  to  be  in  their  places, 
and  the  bill  was  lost  by  a  majority  of  27." 

In  spite  of  the  whip  which  Mr-  Danvers  Power  says 
was  issued,  2.")  Conservatives  voted  ayain.^  their  party. 

Of  the  Durham  Peers,  the  LordLieutenant  (Earl 
Durham)  and  Lord  Northbourne  favoured  the  bill; 
Earl  Ravensworth  opposed,  whilst  the  Marquis  of 
Londonderry,  Duke  of  Cleveland,  and  Viscount  Boyne 
did  not  vote. 

Jas.  J.  Woods. 

Hartlepool,  Juue  5.  18S6. 


Mil.  Canney. — At  the  Central  Criminal  Court, 
last  week,  Mr.  Arthur  Ernest  Canney,  the  secre- 
tary to  the  Kilburn  Temperance  League,  sur- 
rendered to  take  his  trial  for  publishing  a  false  and 
<^efamatory  libel  concerning  Mr.  George  Field,  the 
landlord  of  the  Lord  Palmerston  Tavern,  Kilburn. 
Mr.  Willis,  Q.C.,  and  Mr.  Besley  appeared  for  the 
prosecution  ;  and  Mr.  Jelf,  Q.C.,  Mr.  Canney,  and 
Mr.  Cluer  were  counsel  for  the  defendant. — 
The  libel  complained  of  was  contained  in  a 
Temperance  publication  called  the  Beacon, 
and  it  made  very  serious  charges  against  the 
prosecutor  on  the  conduct  of  his  business.  The 
defendant  now  retracted  his  plea  of  not  guilty, 
and  pleaded  guilty,  and  expressed  his  regret  for 
making  the  charges  he  had  done,  and  admitted  that 
there  was  no  fotindation  for  those  charges. — The 
Recorder  3aid  he  thought  the  defendant  had  taken 
a  very  proper  course.  He  was  no  doubt  actuated 
by  very  good  motives,  but  there  was  clearly  no 
foundation  for  the  charges  ho  had  made  against  the 
prosecutor,  and  ho  had  taken  a  very  proper  course 
in  withdrawing  those  charges.  Under  these  circum- 
stances, he  should  order  him  to  be  discharged  upon 
his  entering  into  recognisances  of  £50  to  appear 
and  receive  judgment  if  called  upon  to  do  so. — 
Daily  Cluwacle, 


OBITUARY. 

Bro.  W.  Pownall,  W.C.T,— The  Sidney 
Lodge,  No.  3,ti37,  which  was  instituted  in  I^Iarch 
last,  has  sustained  a  severe  loss  in  the  sudden  death 
of  its  tii-st  W.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  Pownall,  which  took 
[dace  on  the  22nd  uH.  The  deceased  brother  had 
been  engaged  in  the  Temperance  cause  for  some 
years,  but  had  only  joined  our  Order  on  the  insti- 
tution of  the  above  Lodge.  He,  however,  on 
account  of  his  influence  with  the  members,  was 
able  to  render  valuable  service  in  the  working  of 
the  Lodge,  and  was  always  ready  to  do  all  m  his 
power  to  promote  its  prosperity.  The  funeral  took 
place  on  May  SO.and, although  the  weather  was  very 
inclement,  was  largely  attended  a  large  nuuiber  of 
Sons  of  Temperance  was  in  the  procession,  and  our 
Order  was  represented  by,  among  others,  Bros.  J, 
H.  Musk,  D.E.S.,  and  G.  Johnson.  The  service 
was  conducted  by  Mr.  Salthouse,  and  the  Sons  of 
Temperance  service  was  also  read.  Bro.  G. 
Johnson  gave  a  short  address,  and  two  of  the 
deceased's  favourite  hymns  were  sung  at  the  gravo 
side,  and  the  service  was  very  impressive,  many 
being  moved  by  deep  emotion.  Several  wreaths, 
&c.,  were  sent  by  societies  and  friends. — J.  C.  S. 

Sister  Mrs.  Elvin. — Our  sisfer,  who  was  the 
wife  of  Bro.  J.  E.  Elvin,  of  the  Lindum  Lodge 
Lincoln,  entered  into  her  rest  on  Wednesday 
morning.  May  10,  after  a  long  and  painful  illness. 
She  was  an  earnest  (though  unassuming)  member 
of  the  Order,  and  the  Aikof  Safety  Lodge, of  which 
the  deceased  was  a  member,  will  greatly  miss  her 
kindly  help  and  sympathy.  Sister  Elvin  was  a 
consistent  member  of  the  Primitive  Methodist 
Connexion,  and  the  funeral,  which  took  place  on 
Monday,  May  24,  at  the  General  Cemetery,  was 
largely  attended  by  members  of  that  body,  as  well 
as  by  members  of  the  Order  in  regalia.  Our  sister 
was  il  years  of  age,  and  leaves  a  husband  and  six 
children  to  mourn  her  loss.  —  W.  P.    A. 

Bro.  John  Peterson. — The  Hope  of  Howden 
Lodge  has  suffered  a  heavy  loss  by  the  death  of 
Bro.  John  Peterson,  at  the  age  of  tio,  who  was 
an  honoured  member  from  the  formation  of  the 
Iiodge  in  January,  1873.  Bro.  Peterson  has  not 
filled  any  office  in  the  Lodge  except  that  of  Worthy 
Chaplain,  and  this  office  he  has  often  occupied. 
On  Sunday,  May  9,  he  was  in  his  place 
at  the  Wesleyan  Chapel,  Howden-le-Wear,  but  was 
feeling  unwell  having  caught  cold  whilst  at 
his  work  on  the  Saturday  before.  He  rapidly 
grew  worse  until  the  Monday  night  tlie  week  fol- 
lowing, when  his  spirit  went  home.  Forty-two 
of  our  members  attended  the  funeral,  and  walked 
in  procession  before  the  hearse,  a  great  many  local 
preachers  following  behind.  At  the  grave  side 
Bro.  VVrathall,  Home  Mission  Agent,  read  the 
Good  Templars'  Burial  Service,  and  the  brethren 
and  sisters  sang  Ode  No.  11.  Altogether  the  ser- 
vice was  a  most  impressive  one,  which  will  not  be 
soon  forgotten  by  those  who  attended.  Bro. 
Peterson  was  a  local  preacher  of  many  years'  stand- 
ing among  tho  VVesleyan  Methodists. 

Bro.  George  Smith. — It  is  with  deep  regret 
that  we  have  to  announce  the  death  of  Bro.  George 
Smith,  W.M. ,  of  the  Birkenhead  Excelsior  Lodge, 
which  took  place  on  Monday,  the  Slst  ult.  ,inhia 
59th  year.  Our  brother  went  to  work  in  the 
morning  in  his  usual  good  health  and  spirits,  and 
in  the  afternoon  was  brought  home,  wliere  ho 
shortly  expired,  leaving  a  wife  to  mourn  his 
loss.  He  has  been  a  total  abstainer  for 
40  years,  and  became  a  member  of  the 
above  Lodge  soon  after  its  re-institution.  The 
funeral  took  place  on  Friday,  the  4th  inst.,  at  Flay- 
brick  Hdl  Cemetery,  Birkenhead,  and  was  attended 
by  members  of  the  Order,  clothed  in  regalia.  The 
ceremony  was  conducted  by  Bro.  Alexander  Stewart 
(missionary).  At  the  grave  sidi?  the  members 
joined  in  singing  *' Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus,"  feel- 
ing sure  that  our  dear  brother  has  landed  on  that 
peaceful,  blissful  shore,  there  to  dwell  for  ever 
with  the  Master. 

Ekuatum.  — In  our  Obituary  Notices  of  May  17, 
Bro.  Jos.  Osman,  Lincoln,  should  read  Bro.  Jas. 
Asman. 


PoLrrjcAL  Action — Mr.  James  Tomkinson  (L.), 
who  was  defeated  at  the  recent  general  election  in 
the  Wirral  Division  of  Cheshire,  has  been  chosen 
by  the  Liberal  party  as  candidate  for  the  Edisbury 
Division  of  the  same  county.  Mr.  Tomkinson, 
who  resides  in  the  latter  division,  is  a  total 
abstainer  and  firm  supporter  of  tho  direct  veto. 
He  is  not  ashamed  of  his  principles  and  wears  tho. 
blue  ribbon  constantly. 


380 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  U   1886. 


G.W.Sec-J.  B.  COLLINGS,      \     "**•  KrminRham 
Telegraphic  Address;  — "  Templars,  BinuinKhani." 
G.S.J.T.— Joseph   Walshaw,  Crown-street  Chambers, 
Halifax, 

Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent. — John  Wrathall,    .54,     Cheltenham- street, 
Barrow-in-Furness. 

Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon.  Sec— S.  R.  Eolpe,  4.5,  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell,S.E. 

Natal  District. 
D.C.T.— James    Eae,    2,    Zin^an-street,    Oxford-road, 

Reading. 
D.S.J.T.  —  William    Ahdrgw3,     50,    Anglesea-road, 

Woolwich. 
W.D.S.— William    Davet,    34,    Skinner-street,    New 

BromptoD,  Kent. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Sergeant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

Adjutant-General's  Office,  Colchester. 
D.S.J.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Gabb,  Bazaar  Coffee    House, 

Famborough-road,  Farnbarough. 
W.D.Sec.— E.  R.  Smith,  19,  Hearn-stieet,  Newport,  Isle 

of  Wight. 

Harbour  Special  Visiting  Deputy.— Bro.  A.  Bishton 
35,  Abercrombie-street,  Landport.  Portsmouth. 

GW.C.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

COMING  D.L.  SESSIONS. 
Date.      ■  District.  Place. 

June  14.— Devon,  E St.  Mary  Church. 

„     16.— Cumberland,  W Allonby. 

,,     17.— Bedford Assembly  Rooms,  Harpur- 

street,  Bedford. 

„    17.— Nottingham    East  Bridgford. 

„     21.— Stafford,  S Brownhills. 

„     21.— Yorks.  N.W Cornholme,    near  Tod- 

morden. 

„    30.— Yorks,  (Cleveland) Skelton. 

July     5.— Cornwall,  E Gunnislake. 

Corrections  and  additions  must  reach  the  G.W.C.T.'s 
office  not  later  than  Tuesday  morning,  or  th'-y  cannot  be 
ineerted  in  the  next  issue  of  the  Watchworlj. 

(Signed)       Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T. 


drawal  i'rom  the  Order,  or  violation  of  pledge, 
are  eligible  for  entry  on  this  Credential. 
Further  particuldra  will  be  announced  shortly. 

SPECIAL  INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  CRYSTAL 
PALACE  SPECIAL  SESSION. 
The  Credential  Committee  will  sit  in  the  Italian 
Court,  from  12  o'clock  to  2  p.m.  ;  and  the  Degree 
will  be  conferred  at  2.1.5  p.m.  prompt.  Credentials 
may  now  beh-adfrom  theG.W.  Secretary  on  sending 
a  stamped  directed  wrapper  for  same.  Candidates 
for  Grand  Lodge  Degree  will  be  admitted  at  Italian 
Court  door,  south-eastern  door,  and  centre  door, 
and  will  occupy  the  ground  floor.  Members 
already  in  possession  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Degree 
will  not  need  Credentials,  but  can  work  their  way 
to  seats  in  the  gallery  by  means  of  the  unwritten 
work. 

Tax  received   from   District   Lodges  during  the 
week  for  the  iiuarter  ending    with  April  31,  is   as 
follows  :  — 
188(;.  £  s.    d. 

June  2,  Hants,  N.  2  18  11 

2,  Norfolk 4  14    8 

2,  Lanes.,  N.E 2     12 

2,  Hants,  S 9     3     9 

2,  Lincoln     4  12     3 

3,  Staffs.,  S 5     4 

3,  Cumberland,  E 2  IG     0 

3,  Lanes.,  S.  (Welsh)         4  10    0 

3,  Wilts         4    0  10 

4,  Yorks,  Central 2  13     0 

4,  Kent,    Mid  G     5  10 

4,  Northumberland 11  10     4 

5,  Devon,    E.  3     2     G 

5,  Hereford 0  19     2 

7,  Herts         0  14  10 

7,  Devon,  S 4  15     0 

7,  Durham,  N 11     5     4 

8,  Cumberland,  W 5  16     9 

8,  Oxford      19     8 


£88  14     7 
Signed, 

John  B.  Collings,  (Hon.)  G.W.Sec. 
G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


G.W.SEC.'S  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Bro.  Malins'  "No  Compensation"   Paper. 

This  is  in  the  press  and  will  be  published 
shortly.  (Jrders  may  now  be  given  to  the  G.  W. Sec- 
retary. Those  members  who  have  already  ordered 
copies  will  recf'ive  them  as  soon  as  possible  after 
publication. 

Orders  foe  Goods. 

The  membership  generally,  when  ordering 
supplies,  are  requested  to  send  their  orders 
addressed  io  the  G.  (V,  Secretarn,  and  not  to  private 
individuals  employed  in  the  Office. 

SPECIAL  SESSIONS  OF  GRAND  LODGE. 

A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England 
will  be  held  at  Penzance,  on  Friday,  .July  2,  188G. 
A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  will  also  be 
held  in  the  Opera  Theatre,  Crystal  Palace,  on 
Tuesday,  .Tuly  13,  188IJ,  in  connectiim  with  the 
National  Temperance  Fete,  which  is  being  con- 
ducted this  year  by  the  United  Kingdom  Band  of 
Hope  Union. 

QlIALIFII-.VTIONS    FOE    GRAND   LODUE   DeOREE. 

(n)  P.istand  Acting  Deputies  of  the  G.W.C.T. 
(/i)  Past  and  Acting  Superintendents  of  Juvenile 
Templirs.  (c)  All  who  have  served  in  elective 
offices  in  Sub-Lodge  or  Desrree  Temple  two  terms. 
(d)  All  who  have  been  Third  Degree  Members 
THREE  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be 
District  Lodge  members,  unless  they  are  ordinary 
Members  of  Foreign,  Military,  or  Naval  Lodges  ; 
or  are  Seamen  or  Soldiers  ;  but  in  all  cases  they 
must  be  Third  Degree   Members.     Only  such   of 

THESE  who  HAVE  NOT  FORFEITED  THEIR  DeOEEES  OK 
THEIR     QUALIFYING     TITLES,     BY   EXPULSION,    WITH- 


G.S.J.T.'s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

The  Commission,  Quarterly  Circular,  Motto 
Text,  and  Report  Form  for  each  S.J.T.  duly  recom- 
mended has  been  forwarded.  Each  S..J.T.  should 
now  have  reported  to  the  G.S.J.T.  and  D.S.J.T. 

The  Commission  of  every  duly  recommended 
A. S.J.T.  has  been  forwarded.  Some  few  are  de- 
tained for  want  of  addresses. 

The  Commission  of  each  V.S.J.T  recommended 
has  been  forwarded  to  the  D  S.J.T.  for  endorse- 
ment, together  with  Quarterly  Circular,  Temper- 
ance lesson  and  duplicate  return  forms. 
^  The  returns  of  each  D.S.J.T.,  V.S.J.T.,  and 
S.J.T.  should  now  be  in  my  hands. 

.Joseph  Walshaw,  G.S.J.T. 


MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT  LODGE. 

Bro.  W.  Winton,  D.C.T.,  54,  Con ingham- road. 
Shepherd's  Bush,  W. 

J.  W.  .Jones,  D.E.S.,  12G,  Hall-place,  Maida 
Hill,  N.W. 

D.  Go-er,  D.S.J.T.,  51,  Acton-street,  Gray's  Inn- 
road,  W.O. 


Next  session  will  be  held  at  South-place  Chapel, 
Finsbury,  Saturday,  June  26,  6  p.m.  prompt. 
Order  of  Busine,ss. 

1.  Opening  ceremonies. 

2.  Calling  roll  of  officers. 

3.  Report  of  Credential  Committee. 

4.  Reading  minutes. 

5.  Report  of  D.C.T. 

G.  Report  of  District  Executive. 

7.  Reading  of  minutes. 

8.  Closing  ceremonies. 

Good  of  the  Order  Committee. 

Lodges  retiuiring  speakers  will  apply  to  Bro.   E. 

Hall,  H.D.,40,    Ranelagh-road,  Harlesden,  N.W. 

Country  members  can  obtain  all  information  as 
to  location  of  Lodges,  &c.,  on  applying  to  Bro.  H. 
J.  Easton,  W.A.D.S.,  9,  Prince's-road,  Kilburn, 
N.W. 

.1.  H.  Retallack-Moloney, 

Worthy  District  Secretary. 
The  Limes,  North  Bow,  E. 
June  9,  1886. 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK, 

Lancashire,  S.E, — A  week's  mission  was  held 
at  Harpurley,  under  the  auspices  of  the  Grand 
Alliance  Lodge,  who  employed  the  services  of  Bro. 
Smith  for  the  week.  The  mission  commenced  on 
Sunday,  May  30.  Most  of  the  meetings  were  out- 
door ones,  the  members  walking  in  procession, 
headed  by  the  beautiful  banner  of  the  Lodge.  On 
Thursday  evening  the  meeting  was  held  in  tlie  Con- 
gregational achool-room.  Bro.  Rev.  E.  E.  Stuttard 
presided,  and  a  lecture  was  given  by  Bro.  Smith. 
It  is  believed  that  much  good  has  been  accom- 
plished in  the  neighbourhood,  some  heavy  drinkers 
having  been  persuaded  to  sign  the  pledge,  and  the 
members  are  expecting  them  to  join  the  Lodge, 
were  they  will  be  assisted  to  keep  their  new  formed 
resolutions. 

Warwick, — On  June  4,  at  the  Congregational 
Schools,  Coventry-road,  Birmingham,  Bro.  Walter 
J.  Glover,  D.C.T.,  instituted  the  Small  Heath 
Arbor  Vilre  Lodge.  The  following  were  chosen 
officers  :  Bro.  W.  J.|Glover,  W.C.T.  ;  Sister  Mrs. 
Sprague  (D.V.T.),  W.V.T.  ;  Bro.  G.  Turner. 
W.Sec.  ;  Bro.  J.  Doidge,  W.F.Sec.  ;  Bro.  David 
Arkinstall,  W.T.;  Bro.  J.  H.  Walters,  W.C.  ;  Bro. 
C.  R.  Smith,  W.M.  ;  Bro.  J.  Dent,  W.Co.  ;  Bro. 
F.  Burgoyne,  W.Sen.  and  Bro.  Lewis,  P.W.C.T. 
The  last-named  brother  was  also  chosen  as  L.D. 
and  Bro.  D.  Arkinstall  as  E.Supt.  Seven  new 
meiitbers  were  initiated  and  five  were  admitted  on 
card.  Others  are  expected  to  join  at  the  next  meet- 
ing. 

E.  AND  M.  Surrey  Open  Air  Mission. — On 
Juno  6,  the  meeting  in  Colliers  Rents  was  opened 
by  Bro.  Hill,  L.D.,  assisted  by  members  of  Trinity 
Lodge,  the  combined  Lodges  intending  to  carry  on 
this  station.  Addresses  by  Bros.  Hill,  L.D.,  Sister 
Sharp,  W.C.T.,  Thomas  Munday  Lodge  and  others. 
At  Vauxhall  Cross  the  Lambeth  Perservance  and 
Pioneer  Lodge  had  a  successful  meeting.  This  is 
considered  a  good  spot.  The  Stockwell  Hope 
Lodge  not  being  allowed  to  hold  meetings  at  Stock- 
well  Green  opened  at  Station-road,  Brixton. 
Addresses  by  Bros.  Gear,  E.S.,  Somerford,  Melton 
Ventriss,  L.D.,  Hubbard,  P.D.C.T.,  and  Hyde, 
D.E.  S.  At  this  meeting  a  resolution  was  passed 
condemning  the  action  of  the  House  of  Lords 
in  throwing  out  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing 
Bill  ;  only  two  opposed.  "Very  successful 
meeting.  The  George  Thorneloe  Lodge  opened 
first  open-air  meeting  of  season  in  connection  with 
Enterprise  Coffee  Tavern  and  Phoenix  organisation 
in  High-street,  Peckham,  Singing  by  members. 
Addressed  by  Sister  Sharp,  W.C.T. ,  Thomas 
Munday  Lodge ;  Bros.  Gear,  E.  S.  Heartfield, 
W.T.,  and  Reeves,  L.D.  Bro.  Whitehead,  W.C.T., 
conducting.  Very  successful  meeting  carried  on 
till  10  o'clock. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 


unnecessary  details,  and  matters  of  merely  local  itUerent;  t 
should  be  used  sparingly,  and  plaiuly  written. 

Address,  Editor,  Good  Templars'  Watchword,  3,  Bolt-court, 
Fleet-street,  London,  K.C. 

A.E.S.— Write  to  the  W.D.  Secretaries  of  the  Metro- 
politan Districts  for  copies  of  London  **  Guides  to 
Lodges." 

G.  M. — We  can  only  act  upon  our  pubhahed  decision  to 
close  the  correspondence  on  kissing  games.  If  your  letter 
embodied  any  new  argument  or  idea,  we  might  insert  it, 
but  it  would  be  useless  to  reiterate  what  has  already  been 
forcibly  expressed  by  others. 

W.  E. — We  certainly  have  not  libelled  either  sisters  or 
brothers,  and  our  space  is  too  valuable  to  be  used  for 
abusing  ourselves. 

J.  T.  B.— On  the  former  occasion  you  allude  to,  your 
report  came  to  hand  too  late,  as  the  proceedings  from 
another  source  were  in  type. 

A.  H — A  very  large  number  of  our  readers  are  not  of 
your  opinion, 

A  SiSTHR.— Written  on  both  sides,  and  the  real  name 
not  given, 

Sahah. — You  cannot  find  any  back  numbers  of  the 
Watchword  which  gave  more  reading,  or  we  think, 
better  assorted,  independently  of  advertisements,  than 
during  the   past  three  or  six  months. 


BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND  DEATHS. 

Births,  Marriages,  and  deaths  are  announced  at  the 
followintr  rates: — Twenty  words,  6d,  ;  every  six  worda 
additional,  3d.  Two  initials  count  as  one  word,  whether 
prefixed  or  a£Bxed  to  the  name. 

/  MARRIAGE. 

Oliver— Vknners.— On   June  S,   at   Mount    Plpasant, 

Sneunyraoor,   Edward  Oliver,   P.W.U.Co..  to    Eliza 

Venners,  P.W.D.V.T.  (South  Durham). 
^  DEATH. 

Heyworth.— On  June  2,  Bro.  Crossley  Heyworth,  of  the 

Alpaca  Lodge,  Bradford,  aged  55  years. 


June  14,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDIOESTION. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  dull  and  sleepy;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
sticky  slime  collects  about  the  teeth.  The 
appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach  ;  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  or  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
months  it  is  attended  with  a  greenish-coloured  expectoration.  The  patient  feels  tired 
I  all  the  while,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  afford  any  rest.  After  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
irritable,  and  gloomy,  and  has  evil  forebodings.  There  is  a  Giddiness,  a  sort  of  whirling 
sensation  in  the  head  when  rising  up  suddenly.  The  bowels  become  costive  ;  the  skin  is 
dry  and  hot  at  times ;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant ;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms ;  the  vision  becomes 
impaired,  with  spots  before  the  eyes  ;  there  is  a  feeling  of  great  prostration  and  weakness. 


All  these  symptoms  are  in  turn  present, 
population  has  this  disease  in  some  of  its 
varied  forms.  Seigel's  Syrup  changes  the 
ferments  of  the  Digestive  organs  so  as 
to  convert  the  food  we  eat  into  a  form  that 
will  give  nourishment  to  the  feeble  body, 
and  good  health  is  the  consequence.  The 
effect  of  this  remedy  is  simply  marvellous. 
Millions  upon  millions  of  bottles  have  been 
sold  in  this  country,  and  the  testimonials  in 
favour  of  its  curative  powers  are  over- 
whelming. Hundreds  of  so-called  diseases 
under  various  names  are  the  result  of 
Indigestion,  and  when  this  one  trouble  is 
removed  the  other  diseases  vanish,  for  they 
are  but  symptoms  of  the  real  malady. 


It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 

REMEDY 

IS 

S  E  I  G  E  L'  S 
SYRUP. 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
people  speaking  highly  of  its  Curative 
properties  prove  this  beyond  all  doubt. 


SOLD   BY  ALL  CHEMISTS  AND  MEDICINE  VENDORS. 
Price  2s.  6d.  per  Bottle. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Jdne  14,  1886. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

Jotresponilentii  ai'uum  uwaja  aL&t-b  uu    «Q<il    alctit  tbc    LodUEQ 
J169U.     When  no  honr  fH  -Tat: '  ih^   Lodce  meetB  at  8  p.m 

LodRe  ttetreturies  plt^ose  note  thai  we  do  rwit    *end    receipts  ('>t 
payment  of  suhscripiions:    the  Appearance  of  the  annoanoecienw 
(or  '-he  D'riod  nulfl  fnr  v>Btne  »  siifncinnr  i«oltnowlftrtirmenl. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  KOR  INi^EllTIOX. 

Quarter    One  Line  Is  M.     Two  Lines  Sa.  01. 

Half-Year    ,  3s.  fld.  „  63.01. 

Year ,  5s.  Od.  ,,         10s.  Ori. 

Subscriptions  may  comraence  at  any  date  and  must  be  pre- 
paid.    Post  Office  Orders  payable  to  John  KbmpstER,  at  "  Lud- 

gate-clrcus  "  oftlce.  

MHJTROHOLITAN     UODOhiS, 

munuat. 

Armoviry.     Norwood  af-hoolft,  fiouthaU.    7.30. 
City  of  London.     TSl,  AUlf-rs-ate-stveet,  City. 
Gratitude      1    W.n    iHiilini-,  HanipHtciul.  N.W.    8  15. 
OranRe  Braii  '       •    .    ■    -    ■       st.  Martin-atreet,  Loiteater-sqnare 

Kegina.     Imm     :.  ■    ■.    '.' '    k    lul'ili  Town-road,  N.W. 
Shamrock      r    .i,i«  r,,,,    T:iv..  40  New  Kent-rd.,  S.B.    B.15. 
Vernon.     ITti'  I'entuT  vilk-ioad.  N. 

I'aESUAT. 
Albert.     Mission  HoU,  Dickenson  st..  Wilkin-»t.,  Kentish  Town. 
~        "  af  Crntlu'i-li.)...!.      ns,  ll,'ssf.n-st.,  KfW  OrofiS,  R-K. 


O.-i 


W.  TewsK-y      Association  R'^-.m'".  >^oiith 

WEDNESDAY. 

Benjamin  tYanklin.     Percv  Hall   a,  Perc 


Mn.V 


1.,  Totfenharu  Crt-rd. 
■st  ,  Upper  Norwood. 
1        I  l.Hermondsey. 


.|..-,-|.h  i  Ml,.-      -I  (  I ,1  -,  i,     .  n.,,-;,,.,.-.;  ,  Somers  T&wn 

Maij.u.:   -..li-nn^  :.     oWl.v  11  .11,  l^iuUi-.,; .  l.  t.  Chelsea. 
N.;w  Clapham  Exctlsior.     Wasliiu-tun  Hall,  uen,r  Waudsworth- 

road  station. 
Prudential.  The  Hall. St.  Ann  s-rd. , Brixton  (nr  Kenninafcon  Gate)- 
The  Mint.     Colliers*  Rent  Hall.    Lnntr-lau'^,  Southwark,  S.E. 

TlVl'P.RDAY. 
Crysta]  Palace,     Prnge  Hatl.  Siation-road.  Anerley, 


Freedom  of  Londi 
Green-road.     8.1. 
General  Garfield.     Parad 
Gresham.    ('niicf  T:iM.rn 

Hope  of  StriMlli/iin.    Ii  mi 


Rev.    tlarvi^y  .Smith's  Chapei,    Bethnal 
d  School.  Claphrtm-rord. 


ii-'ti- 


iMii--<  ii.-,.i  r II     N^Mi.l-i.iitd.Stveapiaro. 

James  Mcrui  nv      i;rilf..r.l  HjII,  (■!>r>'-i'  Miuu'i-st.,  ettelsea. 
London  Olivi;  Lranih.  rixtuie  H;i.ll,  Kiii-?::;itc-st.,  Holboi'n.  8.30 
PolmeiFton.     42.  H;irtfi.-ld-road,  Wiml>l.:-dnn. 
Shftftefibury  Paik      Piim.  Meth.  School,  Gravshott-road.    8.15, 
Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace.  HiL'h-street.  Nottinp;  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Mrthodist  Free  Churrh,  Bollo  Brid'ze-road 
Trinify.     Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trinity-street,  Boiongh. 
William  Linsley.     Association  Rooms,  South-st.,  Wandsworth. 

FRIDAY. 
Angel  of  Mercy.     Camden  Hall,  Kius-st.,  Camden  Town.     8.30. 
hrittah  Queen.     Mall  Hall,  Xottiug  Hill  Gate.     8  30. 
Coverdale.     Edinburgh  Castle,  Rhodeswell-road,  Limehouae. 
Finabury  Progress.    108,  lilackatock-rd.,  Highbm-y  Yale. 


South  London.     Bible  Christian  Scbool-roomj   Waborloo-road, 

SATURDAY, 
Corner  -'.one.     Temperance  riiitl,  tlijh-Rtrfet,  ^orlar. 
GcoTtfc  '1  'oineloe.     22,  New  Cut    m-.-fVU-v^v^.  -^  F 


PBOVINOIAL    LODQF.M 

MONDAY. 
AXDKllSHoT.— Mrs.Stov'dd's  School-room,  Albert-road.    7. 
Ai.DVRSHOT.— Ash  Vale.    Mrs.   Cooksey'a  Houfe,  Commisi 

Bridge,    7.30! 
Blaoki-'^ol.-  Guiding  Star.     Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street. 


SHEFriELD.— Pennington  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
SPALDING.— Hafld  in  Hand.     Temperance  Hall.    8.15. 
STONKHOuaB  /Pltmouth).— Mt.  Edccumbe,  Sailors*  Welcome. 
St.  NKors.— Star  of  St.  Neots.     Wesleyan  Day  School. 

FBTDAY 
BlacKI'OOL.— Gleam  of  Hope  Union  Ch.  Schl.-rm  ,  Abingdon  st. 
HitiflHToN. — Advance (*uard.  Lewes  Rd.,  Conel.  Schl,   Km.,  S.lti 
BRISTOL.— Moroing  Star.     Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7,45. 
DarnalL.— Hopenf  Damall.     Coniregntional  School.     7.30. 
GuiLUKORl).— Guildford.     Ward-street  Hall.    8.15. 
Lowestoft. — W.lcome     Cocoa  Tree  Cafe,  High-street. 
Manohb-stkR.— L.B.Whitworth,n7.Gro3venor-st..AlHaint8.7.45 
New  MALDKN.-Sure  Refuee.  B.ap,  Oh.Sch.-rm..K,infzfttoii-rd.7.30. 
Oxford.— City  of  Oxford,    Tcniperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TDNKniDGB  Wells— 8ilQut  Dew      Frii'iidly  Socioni^s  Hali. 
Weymouth.- Hope  of  Weymouth.     Temp.  ILill.  Park-st.    7.30 

8ATDKUAY. 
BARUOW-in-FdrnkSS.— Hope  of  BaiTow.  Temp.  Hall,  Greengato. 
BlRMINOUAM.- Nil  Despcrandnuj.  Ricliai'dsou  Sclil. 


Grave 
Gv 


-Siitellite:     Temp.  Hivll,  Manor  ina-t. 

-RoRnie.     Ward-street  Hall.     7.m. 

ipniL'.'s  Hijsebud,      Presbyterian  Church  Leutun 


Man    ',        :Ihi  et  T-abore.  5,  Fonntain-st.,  City.  7  p.m. 

Pi,^  Ni  I   .     I   ive.  Hope  Chap.  School-rm.,  Ebrington-st, 

PuM  \  ii  w^  (\i'.i  '      l^mond.     Trinity  School-room. 

CHANNEL    ISLAND.-^. 
JERSHY.-Sir  H.  Havolock.      (1.  T.  Hall.  Union-st,     Thursday 

(RELa.ID 
DpBLiN.- 9t.  Catherino*fl.     Thomas  Conrt.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
Monte  VruEO.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delua  Piedras     Tues. 
.Month  video.— Pioueer.     Catte  Guarani,  No.  19.     Wednesday. 

Al'STRALlA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Carlton.    independent  CUurch  School- 
room, Rathdowu-strcet  (near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.     Monday. 
AUSTRALIA  (SOUTH). 
Orind    Lodge  of  South    AaHtrili*    t.^jutt.) 
R.  W.O.  Lodge  of  the  World. 
Hsmbets  of  the  Order  emigrating  to  South  AnauaitA  mil  p.DiMe 
it&theaddTBM  of  the  O.WJi.— (V.   w.  Wlnwood,  I.O.G.T.  OfDce 
Adelaide,  S.A. 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
fl,  Arabia.— Hope  of  Aden.Steamer  Point ;  Thursday,  7. 

— UtProsira. 

RAWAL  PiNDEK— Kxcelsior. 
School-room,  The  Fnrt  \ 
COLCHKSTFR.- Stron-lu>l.t  ..| 
OAIKO.— St.  Andrew'-s.  '  ' 
Abbassiyeh  Barracks,  li  . 
EQYIT.— Lome.  N.  W.  !;|.  r-l 
H.M-S.  SdpErB,  Zantk;.— Ii' 
Ramleh  ( Egypt).— Branch  o 
RiCHMOND(.Yks.)— Howaid'fi 


,  n  .  CorpL  A.  Brown. 
Inf.  Seh..  Camp.   Wed. 

'  li.        Faucing    Room, 
'.,  s^^rgt.  G  .Bedson. 


.    ._, -  ,.  The  R.;st.  Wed.,  7  p.m, 

—Homeward  Bound,  M  13,     Infant-school.     Mon.7. 
Old  Brompton.— Red.  White  and  Blue.  I.O.a.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
H.M.S.  Nelson.  Ausiealia.— Kied  Cross,    SatuTday. 


^qtntizQ. 


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SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular-  and  Sample  enclu-St-  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watis,  k  Company,  (P  112),  Merchants.  Bir- 
mingham.—r/us  i  genuine. 


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PARLIAMENTARY  INTELLIGENCE. 

HOUSE  OF  COMMONS. 
Jt'NE  4— Sir  J.   Pease's    Sunday  Closing  Bill. 

The  House  resumed  the  consideration  oE  the 
Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  on  Sunday  Bill  lu 
Committee. 

On  Clause  1.  .  i       o-    * 

Mr.  Stevenson  moved  au  amendment,  the  eiiect 
of  which  would  be  to  provide  for  entire  Sunday 
closing  througlvjut  the  whole  of  England,  except  in 
the  Metropolis  and  its  suburbs. 

Sir  J,  Pease  opposed  the  amendment  on  the 
ground  that  it  would  be  contrary  to  the  under- 
standing arrived  at  when  the  bill  was  reftd  a  second 

Mr.  Fry  supported,  and  Viscount  Cranborne 
opposed,  the  amendment,  which  was  carried  by  115 
to  100. 

Some  discussion  took  place  upon  a  motion  to  re- 
port progress,  moved  by  Sir  J.  Pease,  who  stated 
that  in  view  of  the  decision  of  the  committee,  he 
wished  to  consider  the  position  in  which  the  Inll 
now  stood. 

The  motion  was  supported  by  Sir  R.  Fowler 
and  opposed  by  Professor  Stuart,  Mr.  Cony^ 
beare,  and  Mr.  Storby,  and  witf  ultimately  car 
ried  by  113  to  110. 


IMPEY  &  CLOTHIERS' 

Avalon  Jams,  Piekles  &  Syrups. 

A  121b.   sample  box    containing  (10  varieties),  cin  be 

forwarded  on  receipt  of  5s., 
Or  a   281b.    ditto,    ditto  (12  varieties),    10s.,  will  be   for- 
warded on  receipt  of  P.0.0.  or  stamps. 
No  charge  for  jars,  tin.*,  or  pKl'»ge». 

STEAM  PRESERVING  WORKS, 


selling  the  Parker  Umbrella  (regis- 
tered).— For  particulars,  address  stamped  directed  enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield. 


Epsom.— Kp«n: 


BANDWirii. 

>      I1-.       Templirs*  Hall,  High-st.     7.30. 

WOKIKO.-.M.r.lHi,  >    ' 

1  :  .  :■:.!.     Ti'iiiijeraiice  HoteL 

BniMniGHAM.— Sai.ii 

r.     .:      .'      1    ^avioar'sSch.Farm-st.  7.45 

cince  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30 

Cambridge.— l*.>ul  ' 

.    \Ii=9.Hall,Victoria^t.  8.15.. 

CHELMSFOKD.      Clifln 

.1.  Kms  ,  Co-operative  Stores. 

Foots  Cv.w.     '■■,  .  i 

.  hi. nls.  Church-road.  7.80 

Great  "i  ■.  i 

!     tln.1,  Rodney-Toad    7  45. 

I.I.'        ■    .1  .-  tiTi-t  HalL    8.15. 

HASTINCS.            , 

i:  ..  ,  lJi;;h-st.        7  30. 

Leicestei^     1...      ■... 

*  ;      1    --,  >,  .t  .-ichool-room.     7.30. 

Manchester.- Tov.e 

■  of  Refuge.    P.  M.  Sch.,  Upper  Moss-lane, 

SAFPntm  Walden.— Saffron.    Temperance  Hall,  Htll-st.    8.5. 
SiTTiNd BOURNE.— Father  Mathew.     Crescent-st.  Schtd-rm.   7.3( 
■Worthing.— Workman's  Own.    Temp.  Institute,  Aiiu-st. 
WKDNKBDAV 

BATH.— Cotterelt     Friends'  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
Brighton.— Brijrhthclmstone,  Belgravi'-street  School-room. 
ChustEB. — Octagon,    Temperance  Hall.  Frodcham-street. 
Enderby  (Leicester).— Charles  Brook.     Natioii;il  School-room. 

Oohalmino. —Friends.     Congregational  s. i  i-  .m 

Hull. — Always  Active.     Lower  Union-  i- 

NoRBiTOS. — Hope  of  Norbiton,     Prim.  '■■''    i;       '  1.110.11] 

SocTHEND.— Nil  Desper.andnm.     Pri^i.•^l:   ■■  1.  ■  ■.  ,  il  r.  ir'-i  i.>et 
Mt    Tr'^-'.rT"--      -t    r-'-'vr'.r'K-     T'^rM-t    ■        !■     :.  ....li^au-roat 


THUUSDAY- 
BlRMniOBAM. — Severn-strbbl      Severn-street. 
Bolton.— Claremont.  Barlor  ArmsC.  Tav., Higher  Brdge.st.7.30. 


Kingston.- Kingstou-upon-Hnll  G.T.  Hall.  St.  John's.st.  7.30. 
Lebds.— Nil  Desperantlum.  Wintonn-st.  8ch.-rm.  (off  North-st.) 
LErOESTRB,— Emanuel.  Frlar-lane  Sunday-schooL 
MANCHESTER.— City.  Temp.  Hall.Stanlev-pt.,Port-st., Piccadilly 
Oli*  B ROM PToN.— Safeguard.  I.O.G.T.  Hall,  High-street. 
Portsmouth.— Templars"  Alliance.  Sch.-nn.,V-;ctor!a-st.  7.30 
KAM60ATE.— Snug  Harbour.     Sailors'  Bethel,  Ijeopolcl-st    7.80. 


A  GIFT.  Free,  post  paid.  Professor  Brown  s 
SHAKESPEAKEAN  ALMANAC  (Illustrated) 
for  1S8S.  It  fairly  glows  with  quotations  and  lUustra- 
tions  from  the  "  Baril  of  Avon."  I  shall  print  three 
million  copies,  and  will  send  lOcopies  free,  prepaid  to  any 
one  who  will  judiciously  distribute  them  in  their  locality. 
— Address,  Fbkdk.  W.  Hale,  G1,  Chandos-street,  Coveut 
Garden,  London.        _^ 

I  EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
J  Wanted,  Ladies  and  Y-nrng  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  timo  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vassing.—Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-Bquare.  London. 


Natures   Beverage,  for  Sumaaer  and  Winter. 

PURE  HERBBEiRTA^ 

These  Packets  are  recommended  by  all  who 
have  used  them,  for  their  superiority  in  strength- 
ening and  purifying  the  system.  Tfiey  are  both 
pleasant  and  cheap,  as  Ave  or  six  gallons  of  the 
best  Herb  Beer  may  be  made  from  one  tid. 
Packet,  by  which  thousands  h%ve  been  rescued 
from  drunkonnew.  —  Sola  by  CfaeiniBts  »nd 
Grocers,  at  Od.  per  Packet,  or  by  post  on  teceipt 
of  stdiiipf.  from  the  Sole  Manufacturer  and 
Proprietor,  W.  TRlMNELL,  Meilical  Botaoist, 
Cardiff. . 

PATHOi\I!!iEO     B\     ROYAI/IY 

SILK 
UMBRELLAS. 

2s.    <»il.    each, 

Direct  from  the  ManufactiU'er, 

1"  Ladies'  or  Gents'  Plain  or  Twill 

Silk,     Parker's    hollow    ribbed 

frames,  beautifully  cai-ved  and 

1 1 M  D  Dfi  IT  I   I   A  moimted  sticks,  seat  Parcel  Yo!i% 

U  m  D  ret  L.  l-«  ^ee^    28.    9d.   (or    86    atumps), 

REGISTERED.  15,000  sold  in  twelve  months. 

List  and    testimouials    fice.^    Re-covermg,    •^c^.^n^atl"  ^dope. 


'PARlkER' 


Higliest  Awtyd  Jnfcrnatluntil  Exhibition^    London, 
18S5.A.P. 

BKCKETT'S 

Temperance  Drinks 

BECKETT'S  Lemon  Syrup. 
BECKETTS  Raspberry  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Lime-Fruit  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Wolseley  Liqueur. 
BECKETT'S  Honey  Liqueurs. 
BECKETT'S  Black  CurrantSyrup 
Winterine,  Gingerette,  and  Peppermint 
Cordials,  &c. 

Canle  used  with  cilli.r  J{„l.  C„l,l.  or  Aerated  Water. 

Excellentwith  Gazor/CNi :i—Cvinrni, nt/or  Picnic  and  Lfnen 

Tennis  Purlies. 

"First-Class  Beverages."— r/ic  Grocer. 

"  Have  au  establi-shed  reputation." — Nonconformist.    . 

"Delicious  Drinks."— ^rrsit/c  Ncm. 

Pints  1/0   (sufficient  for  20  tumblers),   Half-pints  Is.  : 

Sold  by  Chemists,  Grocers,  and   Coffee  Tavern  Co.'s  ;  or 

Two  Pints  and  upwards  sent.  Carriage  Paid,  direct  from 

the  Manufacturer,  W.  Beckett,  Heywood,  Manchester. 

London  DepOt,  lijiRciAY  &  Soss,  95,  Farringdonst.,  E.C. 

More  Agents  Wanted, 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  I     BOTANIC    BEER  I 

A  most  Refreshing,  A^eeable,  and   Wholesome  Beverage  for 

the  Million,  at  a  very  trifling  cost     This  valuable  subatitute  (or 

Alcoholic  Drinks  can  only  bo  obtained  by  using 


IVIA-SOIVS 


Composed  of  Taxrov,  Dandelion,  Comfrey  &  Horehound 


HERB    OR     BOTANIC    BEER. 

Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  which  pa33  under  similar 
names,  without  boilhig  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  of  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  gives  to  the  Beverage, 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  la  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Non-Abstainer,  and  is  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  public 
taste,  and  its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  as  a  mild  and  generous 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 
general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and  2s.  each.  Sole  Proprietors 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obt^ned  Wholesale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  WA30N,  Manufacturing 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Sold  by 
Grocers  and  Chemists.  Be  sure  you  ask  for  "  Mason's. 
Spoclal—A  Sample  Bottle,  enough  t«  make  Four  Qallops,  sent 
csnUce  paid  to  iwy  addcesa  for  9  itampa.    A6BNTS  WAIiTBD. 


Juke  U,  188S. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


AVARNER'S 


K  SAFE 


WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE 


iht  from  a  simple 
I'/    remedy   for   all 

pixrt  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache,  jo 

'aesa,  gravel,    and  all  difHcultiea  of  the  kidneys, 

urinary  organs.     For    Female  Diseases  it  has  no 

I  the  organs  that  make  the  blood,  and  hence 

the  only  known  remedy 


livor,  1 

13  the  host  Blood   Pu 

that  cures  BRIGHT'3  DISEASE. 

( For  Diabetes  use  Warner'8  Safe  Diabetes  Cure,  4,6  per  Bottle.) 
Take  WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
ChemistsandDruggists,  and  at  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  If  your 
chemist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  your 
orders  to  H.  H.WARNER  &  CO., 47,  FARRINGDON  ST.,  LONDON.  E.C. 


c 


^0«KLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    FILLS. 


In  Boxes  at  Is.  IJ.l..  ia.  3i.,  4a.  6d..  and  Hn. 


,Q0 


CKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


fp  Boxefl  at  I9.  IJd-   2a.  9d.,  4a.  6d.,  and  11b. 


c 


lOCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


QO 


CKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS   PILLS. 


J   CUKE   FOR   ALT.   !i 


HOLLQWAYS  OINTMENT 


",'imesse*  ot  thu  REMEDY,  Every  Man  may  hi 
Ail  own  Boctot  (t  may  be  rubbed  into  tli* 
System,  so  as  to  reach  any  Internal  Complaint, 
Qy  those  meana.  U  ^lures  Sores  or  Ulcers  in  the 
THROAT,  STOMACH  LIVES  SPINE,  or  othol 
Farts  It  13  an  infallible  remedy  f6r  BAD  LE03, 
BAD  BEEASTS,  Contracted  or  Stiff  Joint.,  GOUl^ 
BHEUMATISH    and  a.U  kinds   of  Skin  Disease*. 

~»rOR^T¥E  BLOOD  IS  THE  LIFEV" 


CliARKES 


WORLD-FAMED 


I3  WRri-.iJH.u'i  Lo  uiejuiiHtj  tQB  oioo:  (rort  all  impuritiea  from  what 
over  cause  arisintr  For  Scrofula,  Scurvy,  Sores  of  all  kinds. 
Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  its  effects  are  marvellous.  Thousands  ol 
testimonials  from  all  parts.  In  bottles,  2b.  9d.  each,  and  in  cans 
of  Bix  times  the  qaanttty,  lis.  each,  of  all  Chemists.  Sent  to  any 
•ddress  for  Z"    -  """ ■—  '■'- -  "-       "  '-        ' 


SISTER  E.  PULL,  Regalia  Mannlacturer, 

59,  FALCON  RD.,  CL&PHAM  JUNCTION. 

HAS  i  SPECIAL  ASSOBTMKN'T  OF 

Templar  Stationery,  Certijicatet,  <tc. 


Grajtd  Lodge  Regaxia  5/C,  10,'C,  15/-,  21/-,  to  — 
Purple  Velvet  „  5/-,  7/-,10/G,  15/-,  21/-,  to— 
District  Lodge     ,,        5/G,   7/6,   10/6,   15/-,   21/- 

AND 

Every   Other   Description    at   Short    Notice. 


Officers',  30s.,  403.,  50s.,  608.    the  set.    Members',  .5s. 

7s.,  IDs.,  12s.,  per  doz.      Blae  ditto,  12.,  l«s  ,  IS.s.,  208 

per  doz.    Purple  ditto,   12s.,   168.,   ISs.,   203.,    per  doz 

Samples  on  application. 
L.D„  E.S.,  V.D.,  S.J.T.,   D.S.J.T.,  73.  6d.,  lOs.  Cd., 

12s.,  las.,  2l3.,  to- 
Purple  Silk  Velvet,  IJ  Bull-Fringe,  f  Laos  Ornaments, 

and  as  above,  153. 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
Officer*',  lOs.,  1.53.,  203.,  S^s.  per  set.    Members'  white, 
38.,  .53.,  Oj.  per  doz. 

Groods  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
it  Required. 


Post  Office  Orders  Payable  Falcon-road,  London,  S.W 


Temperance  Hotels. 

i«  21k.  ne.  s   ,  "to.    10.. «d.  cer  t 


ILFRACOMBE.-FOSTKE3   pkiv, 

inQ     Establishment,    the    only    one    < 
priuciplea.     Sole  HJiv  Addre^,    Blenhei 


tiOTRL   AND     BOAai) 

Strict    Temporance 
BoiibO,   overlookiuiz 


t.ONDOtM.— Tai»lBii-B  riapiE.HOJ!  douL,  ?.  8  and  9, 
Bridg«,vatur-s(]uare,  Barbican,  Oit>,  &.O.,  near  Aldursgat4j-siree*, 
Metropolitan  Railway  Station.  Most  central  for  businei,.  or 
pleasure  ;  aomfortablo  and  bomel;  ;  charges  atrietly  moderate; 


EBtablished  1851 

BIRKBEOK   B.4JS:K.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

THKEB  per  CENT.  INTEREST  aUowed  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO  per  CENT.  INTEREST  on  CnKRENT  ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  minimum  monthly  balances,  when  uot  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  BanlE  undertakes  for  Its  customers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  ol  Diifids,  Wiitiugs,  and  other  :Securitie8 and  Valuatiles  ; 
thu  collection  of  Bills  of  Exchange,  Dividends  and  Coupons ;  aud 
the  Purchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Annuities 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKBECli  AX5IANACK,    with  full  particulars,  poa 
free,  on  application. 
FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


The  Blrkbect  Building  Socletys  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  Millions. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
GUINEAS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Possession 
an,l  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Olfice  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDINU  SOOIEI'V,  2»,  Southampton-buiWinga,  Chancery- 
liiuo. 

OW  TO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 

I'lVE  SHILLINGS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  tlie  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD    LAND  SOCIETY 

THE    BIRKBECK   ALMANACK,  with  full  particulars,  on 
application. 

FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


H 


B   ALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY. 

Fifteen  Feet  Hi^h. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys,  "'--'•'      '       -■   •  -   ~ 
tesque  Giy; 

from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
laughter  when  seen  captrinR  in  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  life;  likewise  a  very  droll 
fl^iire  of  John  Barleycorn  in  his  ban-el  12ft. 
hi^h. 

Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  IJands  of 
ope,  jreniperance_and   Gala  Committees,  on 
■"  ,     .  Rebecca-street,  City- 
road,  Bradford,  Yorks. 

N.B. — A  Grand  Ordinai-y  lOft.  Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stamps.     Also  a  Gas  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


application  to  BEN  ILLING'WORTH, 


/  10RNS  AND  BUNiuNS.— A  gentleman,  many 
\j  years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  aflford 
to  others  the  information  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  orincon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  O. 
J,  PottB^Eeq.,  Ware  Herts.  This  is  no  quack  imposture 


Regalia!  Regalia!  Regalia! 

MAmrFACTTJKED  AT  TH» 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingham. 

BXST  MATERIAI..     BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  MAKE, 


Detailed  Catalo^e  free  on  application. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Regalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/8 
{without  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  frian, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  ami  Grand  Lodge 
sUk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  2(i/G,  30/-, 
»nd  35/-. 


Third   Degree    (Purple)    Regalia. 

Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purpU 

merino  (lined),  plain  IS/-  per  dozen  ;  with  narrow 
gold  braid,  21/-  and  24/-  per  dozen. 

Tnird  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  15/-. 
and  18/-. 

Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 
trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/6,  22/-,  25/-, 
20/6,  30/-,  and  36/-.  *- 

District  Lodge  Officers'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  l-I,  £2  10s.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters. 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar. 
ette,  wide  gold  braid  and  fringe,  silk- woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  Sin.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodgo  Members'  Regalia,  purple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (plain); 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
meml)ersliip,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies'^  Regalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any   priue.   ' 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen;  with  sarrow  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6 ;  tin  japanned  case,  Oftk 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/.. 


384 


THE     GOOD     TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


JuN'E  U.  1886. 


AS  EXPERIEtfCE  of  FTFTY  YEARS  HAS  PROVED  TEAT 


Xsthma,  NervouB  Debility,  Female  Complaints,  &c.,  &i 

The  PILLS  are  Bold  in  Boxes  at  iB.  IJd.  and  43.  6d.  each  ;  the 
ELIXIR  in  Bottle."  at  43.  6d.  and  Us.  each,  by  all  Chemists  and 
Patent  Jledicine  Vimdora  thronghout  the  world,  and  by  Dr. 
JtooKE,  Scarborough.  Around  each  Box  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
DirectioDB  for  the  guidance  of  Patients  in  all  Diseases. 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

circulation  FOUR  MILLIONS-172 Pages. 

Everybody  Bhould  read  it ;  as  a  Haiidy  Quids  to  Dovieslie 
Medicine  It  is  invaluable.  Send  for  a  copy,  post  free  from  Dr. 
BooEK.  Scarborough,  England. 


GRGSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Is  specially  recemmended  by  several  eminent  FhyeicianB 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  authot  of  the  '*  Anti* 
Xiancet." 

It  has  been  used  with  the  most  signal  snccesa  for 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  Oonsumption,  Coughs,  Influenza, 
Consumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortnesa 
of  Breath,  and  all  Affections  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4s.  6d.,  and  llfi.  each,  by  aU 
respectable  Chem'sts,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M. 
CROSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


WHITSUNTIDE    FESTIVITIES- 


CONDUCTORS  OF  SCHOOL  TREATS,  PICNICS,  &.C. 

PHOULD  BK  PROVIDED  WITH 


TEMPERANCE  DRIMS 

RASPBERRY,  LEMON,  BLACK  CURRANT, 
OR  LIME-FRUIT  SYRUP,  HONEY  LIQUORS,  PEPPER- 
MINT, GINGERETTE,  WINTERINE,  &c. 

They  are  highly  recommended  by  all  the  Temperance  papers,  and  are  most 
convenient  for  use,  only  requiring  the  addition  of  water. 

A  Pint  Bottle  will  make  Twenty  Tumblers. 

Sold  by  Chemists,  Grocers,  and  Coffee  Tavern  Co.'s. 

Should  there  be  any  difSculty  in  procuring  them  write  to  the  Manufacturer, 
W.  BECKETT,  Heywood,  Manchester,  who  will  send  Two  Pints.  Carriage  Paid,  for 
3/6,  or  a  Gallon  Bottle  for  10  -. 

PROSPECTUSES  &  FULL  PARTICULARS  SENT  ON  APPLICATION. 


GREENWICH.— Temperance  Tea  Gardens,  5 
King-street,  near  the  park  gates  ;  good  accommoda 
tion  for  Bands  of  Hope,  schools.  Lodge  part.es,  mothers 
meetings,  Ac.— Sister  Mr,^.  Stanley,  I.O.C.T.,  Pro 
prietress.     No  business  on  Sundays. 


I       TOWI.E'S     I'K.NNYllOYAL     AND     Si 

(luiclvly  correct  all  irregularities  i 
1  symptoms  so  prevalent  with  the 
I  2s.  9d,  of  all  Chemists.     Seut  any 

by  The    Lincoln   anJ   Midland    Co 


I  Drug   Co.,  Lincoln. - 


MR.  JOSEl'H  MALIN3.  O.W.O.T.,  says 
THE  REV.  CHA.S.  GAitRETT  says-"  ft 
Sold   by   all   Booksellers,    2d.    per   month. 


inTaliiahle  work  for  leaders  and  lei 
he  best  book  in  existence  for  earnest  abstainers." 
free   for   One   Year   for   2s.    3d.,    by   G.    H.    GEAlfAif,    Maids' 
the  present  year  ,  an  still  be  obtained. 
r  lit.,Cl()tk2s.  each.    N'arh/  alUotd.     Order  at.  once. 


UU     IvUI      Ltr     YUU..     C.tILD     Ultl 

mings'    Children's    Puvvders    Prevent    Convulsi. 

ARE  COOLl.Nli  AND  SOOTUIKG. 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BRONCHITIS. 


^     PFENNINGS' LUNG  HEALERS, 
SFENNINCS'    CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ScouGHrJorDri^VnS  *c. 


H  For  Children  Cutting  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convnlsic 

E^    (Do  not  contain  Calomel,  Opium,  M«rphia,  or  anything  Inj 

t-*    ^  iiieederbiibe.)  hi 

ni.i   :-    ■-'!    f_r.ilwivinc)  with  full     [[J 


Sold  ) 


Box. 


Ki    Sold  in  Stamped  Boxes, 
C    dii'»''tion3.     Sent   post 


Oi 


to    H 

LFKKD  I'ENt 
W        The  lar^rest 

Z  '"""'"'  " 


Boxes,  lis.  9d.  (35  stamps,  post  Ireej 

es  the  quantity  of  the  small  boxes 

r-,       Real     FENMNGS'    EVKRYBODY'S     DOCTOR 

y    Beut   pust  lice,  13  Etatups.     Direct  A.  FEHNmoa 


<J        Hea.l   FENNINCrS 

W    valuai.Ie  hints  of  JV. .,    ...,...,,_.      West  towes  I  W 

your  Chemist  lor  a  KuKK  i  oiij,  wesi  i-owes,  i.w. 

FENNINGS'  E  7BRY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sent  post  free  on  application  by  letter  or 
poet  card     Oiroot  to  A}fro(^  F©nntDcrn.  "Wfiet  Govjem.   I.W. 


AGENTS   WAXTKD 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  in  our  land,  to 
push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 


The  proprietor  will  Ij;  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brotlier  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  fo-  Ginger 
Cardial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  f^ee,  Nine  Stamps,  from 

R.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  L  D.,  &c..  &C, 

Mauufacturinj?  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Middleton  in-Teesdale,  Co.  Durham. 

Bro.  Raine  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  He 
will  be  glad  to  sent  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  2s.  per  Ih.,  wHioh  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Raine  sells  this  Tea  only  in  61b.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  lOs.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  it ;  do  not  buy  if  you  do  not  like  it. 


^^H 
^^^^/ 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA^ 
LEWIS'S  2/- TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LtW lb  b  ask  yoa  to  Bend  them  28. 
either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  you 
will  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  magnificent  Tea  is  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  is  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persons  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yon 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  2s.  a  potmd, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carriage, 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewis's 
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carriers  PROMISE  ;  or,  A  JUST 
DECISION. 

By  Bro.  Jno.  Newton,  P.D.C.T. 

CHAPTER  I. 

FATHER,    MOTHER,    AND    SON.       A     BREAK  FAST-TABLE 
CHAT.  A       VISITOR     EXPECTED.        MEMORIES     OF 

CHILDHOOD.      A  FOX  HUNT. 

Trawley  Hall  stands  in  one  of  the  midland 
counties,  about  two  miles  from  the  nearest  town, 
which  is  but  small.  It  is  situated  on  the  left  of  the 
high  road,inafine  park, possessing  some  of  the  largest 
OG^  and  beeches  for  miles  round.  The  building 
is  almostsquare,  with  a  stone  front,  rather  plain  look- 
ing the  whole  appearance  being  more  substantial  than 
ornamental.  A  gravel  drive  goes  straight  from  the 
road  to  the  hall  door.  Here  resided  Thorold  Crea- 
well|  Esq.,  thrice  an  unsuccessful  candidate  for  Par- 
liamentary honours,  and  now  retired,  after  an 
active  life  of  many  years,  from  the  chairmanship 
of  one  of  the  political  associations  of  the  borough, 
and  all  prominent  part  in  politics,  having  aban- 
doned all  hope  of  reaching  St.  Stephen's.  With  him 
also  were  his  wife,  a  faithful  companion  and  help- 
meet of  over  40  years  ;  and  his  somewhat  gay 
son,  Bertie,  the  days  of  whoso  years  were  but  few 
past  his  majority,  and  aa  yet  gave  but  alight  indi- 
cations of  manly  steadiness.  These  three  persons 
were  seated  at  the  breakfast  table  on  one  of  the 
mornings  of  early  winter.  The  father's  few  locks, 
almost  snowy  white,  with  a  frame  bearing  evidence 
of  declining  strength  ;  the  mother  rather  small  and 
insignificant,  but  with  a  kindly  look  in  her  eyes 
very  pleasant  to  see,  and  that  ever  Iiad  the  faculty 
of  gaining  the  affections  of  the  little  ones.  Bertie, 
with  his  bright,  sunny  face,  and  glad,  laughing 
eyes,  showing  ;i3  yet  no  trace  of  care,  though  at 
times  shadowed  by  thought  which  might  have  had 
a  slight  sting  of  remorse. 

**  Poor  girl,"  says  his  mother,  "  it  is  so  sad  for 
her  to  be  left  fatherless  and  motherless.  I  feel  so 
sorry  for  her.  I  will  do  my  utmost  to  comfort  her, 
and  make  her  feel  at  home." 

**  How  we  used  to  enjoy  ourselves  when  she  came 
hereon  a  visit,"  exclaimed  Bertie.  "I  always 
called  her  my  *  Queen,'  and  myself  her  servant, 
whom  she  could  command  to  do  anything.  Did 
you  know,  mother,  she  never.would  have  a  taste  of 
wine,  even  when  a  little  girl.  She  would  say  'No!' 
shut  her  lips,  and  straighten  herself  up,  and  you 
couldn't  persuade  her.'' 

*'Yes,"  says  the  squire,  "that  was  all  her 
mother's  doings  ;  she  always  taught  the  girl  not  to 
touch  it.     Very  unreasonable  of  her,  I  think." 

**But  she  had  a  bitter  reason  for  what  she  did,'' 
said  Mrs.  Creawell.  "It  waa  enough  to  make  any 
woman  hate  to  see  wines  and  spirits." 

"Just  a  woman's  reason,'  the  squire  said. 
**  Because  one  misuses  a  thi'jg,  no  one  else  must 
even  have  the  opportunity  to  use  it  properly." 

"  They  aaid  her  father  killed  himaelf  by  drinking 
didn't  they  ?  "  said  Bertie.  "  I  remember  hearing 
some  of  the  servants  aay  so  when  he  died." 

"Yes,  that  is  quite  true,  but  you  must  be  care- 
ful not  to  refer  to  it  when  she  arrives,"  his  mother 
said. 

"  Young  as  she  was  I  believe  it  made  a  terrible 
impression  on  her,  and  any  reference  to  it  would 
no  doubt  be  painful." 

"Oh, you  may  trust  me.  I  fancy,though,I  shall  feel 
rather  awkward  when  she  does  come,  aa  I  have  not 


I  her  for  a  year  or  two,  and  people  change  so  in 
that  time." 

"  Tut,  don't  be  childish,  man,"  says  the    squire. 

Why,  I  verily  believe  you're  blushing,"  raising 
his  eye-glass,  "yes,  that  you  are." 

"  Oh,  no  ;  it's  only  the  fire,  father." 

"Very  likely,  the  tire  inside,''  said  he>  rising 
from  the  table  and  rinejing  the  beli.  "  Tell  Smith 
to  have  the  coach  ready  to  meet  the  2.30  train  at 
Longdon,"  he  said  to  the  servant  who  entered. 

Then  each  separated  to  attend  to  their  various 
occupations. 

Bertie  looked  out  of  the  window,  whistling  any- 
thing, he  scarce  knew  what.  For  he  was  running 
over,  or  rather  living  again  his  childhood,  in  aa 
many  minutes  aa  there  had  been  years  ;  especially 
the  holidays  spent  here  with  Carrie  Meadows  as 
his  only  companion.  He  fancied  he  could  hear  her 
merry  laughter,  and  see  her  jumping  and  frisking 
about  as  though  she  knew  not  what  weariness  was. 
He  remembered  climbing  the  tall  tree  there  to  get 
a  bird's  nest,  which  his  "  Queen  "  wished  to  have, 
and  how  she  had  cried  when  he  seemed  so  high  he 
could  never  get  down.  He  remembered  also,  a 
man,  her  father,of  whom  she  always  seemed  afraid, 
and  involuntarily  shrank  from  whenever  he  came 
near  ;  the  look  of  dread,  which  came  into  her 
face,  such  as  a  hunted  deer  might  have  when  un- 
able to  escape,  whenever  he  reproved  her,  aa  he 
often  and  needlessly  did.  He  remembered  her 
aobbingly  telling  him,  "Mamma  does  so  cry, and  tells 
me  never  to  marry  a  man  who  drinks,  when  I  grow 
up,  and  '  I  won't,  I  wont,'  I  said;  and  iuamnia 
says,  looking  at  the  ceiling,  '  God— if  there  be  any 
— forbid  that  you  should.'  " 

All  this,  and  much  more,  rushes  through  his 
mind, as  lie  stands  unconsciously  gazing  through  the 
window  until  his  eyea  grow  dim. 

"  Bert,  if  you're  dead,  speak,  and  I'll  go,"  laughs 
a  voice  near.  He  turns  quickly,  and  sees  young 
Hatteraly  in  the  room,  booted  and  spurred, 
"What  in  the  name  of  goodness  is  the  matter? 
Here  I've  been  standing  not  quite  a  century,  and 
might  have  stood  until  Doomsday,  for  the  notice 
you'd  have  taken.  You're  very  complimentary  to 
your  visitors.  Come,  we've  a  party  at  our  place. 
We're  having  a  hunt,  and  then  a  jolly  tally-ho 
supper,  so  get  ready  quick.  Now,  no  excuses, 
I'm  not  going  back  without  you." 

"  But  we've  a  visitor  coming,  I  can't  leave  home 
to-day." 

"Visitor  be  hang— I  beg  pardon — be  remembered 
to-morrow.     We'll    let    you    off  an    hour   or  two 
earlier,  but  come  you  must.     A  ride  to  day  will  be 
simply  glorious,  and  shake  off  that  tit  of  the  bl 
you've  got." 

Bertie  looked  through  the  window  and  inwardly 
consented  that  it  would  be  "glorioua,"  and  perhaps 
it  might  be  as  well  to  be  away  when  Carrie  arrived. 
Not  because  he  cared  that  much,  but  still  it  might 
be  as  well. 

"  Come,  Bert,  you're  as  serious  as  a  parson,  and 
quite  as  long-winded  too.  Let's  be  off.  Its  no 
one  of  importance  is  it  i     Some  old  dry  M.P  V 

"  Oh  no  I  it's  an  old  friend,"  said  Bertie, 
evasively,  "  but  I  think  I'll  go."  Soon  the  two 
were  seen  riding  down  the  drive.  Hatteraly 
laughing  and  talking  loudly  enough  for  two  ; 
Bertie  saying  little,  and  at  times  half  deter- 
mining to  go  back.  Half  an  hour's  quick  run 
brought  them  to  the  "  place  "  aa  Hatteraly 
called  it,  where  they  found  that  all  the  other 
"  fellows  "  had  arrived  and  were  waiting  only  for 
them,     Hatteraly  at  once  threw  all  the  blame  on 


Bertie,  giving  such  a  description  of  the  condition  in 
which  he  had  found  him,  as  made  it  appear  that 
it  was  DO  leas  than  an  act  of  charity  to  fetch  him  out 
as  he  had  done,  and  for  which  he  thought  ho 
deserved  Bertie's  everlasting  gratitude.  All  this, 
and  the  laughing  comments  of  the  others,  Bertie 
bore  not  quite  with  his  usual  good  humour,  but 
soon  forgot  it  in  that  all-absorbing,  thrilling,  re- 
vivifying run  after  a  poor  fux. 

CHAPTER  II. 

THE  ARRIVAL.  WHERE  IS  BERTIE  ?  A  WARM  WEL- 
COME.      A    TERRIBLE   ACCIDENT.       CARRIE's   PROMISE. 

About  2  o'clock  the  squire  left  in  the  coach  for 
the  station,  having  lingered  as  long  aa  he  could  in 
the  hope  that  Bertie  would  return.  But  that 
young  gentleman  was  half-a-dozen  miles  away,  and 
each  minute  waa  increasing  the  distance,  utterly 
oblivious  of  everything  save  the  fox  in  front. 
Mr.  Creswell  arrived  at  the  station  some  minutes 
before  the  train  was  due  ;  but  for  once  it  was 
punctual,  and  he  had  not  long  to  wait.  Only  one 
person  alighted  on  the  platform,  and  that  was  a 
young  lady,  dressed  in  deep  mourning  ;  tall  and 
well  formed  evidently  ;  the  one  the  squire  had  come 
to  meet.  Ho  reached  out  his  hand  to  bid  her 
welcome,  and  the  old  man  noticed  that  there  was 
a  slight  tremor  in  her  voice,  aa  she  answered  hia 
many  inquiries  concerning  the  journey, her  health, 
&c.  Her  voice  was  low,  but  sweet,  so  the  squire 
thought,  and  he  was  not  far  wrong.  During  the 
drive  she  spoke  a  little,  inquiring  of  Mrs.  Cres- 
well, and  himself  and  Bertie. 

"  Oh,  Bertie  ia  well  enough,"  he  said.  "Do you 
know,  Carrie,  I  fancy  he  is  getting  a  bit  '  wild,'  as 
they  say  ;  not  much,  you  know,  but  he  is  rather. 
Nothing  serious.  He  went  out  this  morning  for  a 
hunt  and  had  not  returned  when  I  started,  or  he 
might  have  come  to  meet  you." 

"  Oh,  it  didn't  matter,"  she  said  ;  though  it  really 
might  have  done,  for  she  could  scarcely  make  up 
her  mind  whether  to  be  glad  or  sorry,  though  it 
ended  in  her  being  a  little  of  both. 

Mrs.  Creswell  was  at  the  liall  door  and  Carrie  ran 
into  her  arms,  and  both  wept  ;  the  one  feeling  she 
had  come  aa  to  a  mother,  the  other  that  she  had  at 
laat  a  daughter. 

"  Come,  my  dear,  and  take  your  things  off, 
you  must  be  tired,"  she  aaid,  as  she  led  Carrie  to 
her  room. 

"Yea,  I  am,  rather.  The  journey  has  seemed  so 
long,  travelling  alone,   I  was  weary  of  it." 

*'  I  dare  say,  dear,"  Mrs.  Creawell  aaid,  looking 
kindly  in  her  eyes,  so  kindly  that  it  touched  Carrie, 
and  the  tears  came  freely  as  she  thought  that  never 
more  would  her  mother  look  in  her  eyes  like  that. 
Ah!  that  sad,  sad,  word  "nevermore,''  makes 
weaklings  of  us  all. 

Guessing  somewhat  of  what  was  passing  in  the 
girl's  mind,  she  said,  "I  will  try  to  be  a  mother  to 
you,  dear,  aslong  aa  I  live." 

Tears,  a  aob,  and  a  kiss,  were  all  that  Carrie 
could  give,  but  they  were  enough,  and  spoke 
plainly  to  the  old  lady's  tender  heart ;  ao  she 
stroked  the  golden  hair  and  soothed  her. 

"  Come,  1  am  sure  you  want  some  refreshment," 
she  aaid  at  laat,  as  she  raised  Carrie's  head  ;  so 
they  went  down  stairs.  But  it  was  little  that  she 
could  eat,  though  the  squire  encouraged  her  aa 
much  as  he  knew  how. 

Bertie  had  not  yet  arrived,  neither  had  he  when 
dinner  waa  announced,  causing  Mrs.  Creawell  to  feel 
somewhat  annoyed.      It  seemed  very  wrong  to  her 


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THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


I  such  an 
'  OK   you 


that  he  should  go  away  in  this  manner 
occasion  ;  but  the  old  squire  only  said, 
know,  boys  will  be  boys." 

"  Between  8  and  '■>  o'clock,  as  they  were  sitting 
round  the  tire,  cosily  talking  together,  tliey  heard 
the  rapid  tread  of  a  horse's  feet  on  the  gravel,  and 
thought  that  Bertie  was  coming.  How  easily  are 
we  beguiled,  and  how  thin  and  weak  the  foundation 
on  which  our  hopes  are  often  built.  Instead  of 
Bertie,  a  servant  hurried  in,  with  the  message  that 
the  squire  was  required  at  once.  Dread,  sure 
harbinger  of  sorrow,  filled  their  hearts,  as  he 
hurried  from  the  room.  Hattersly's  coachman  had 
ridden  over  to  say  tliat  Mr.  Bertie  had  left  the 
house,  accompanied  by  Hattersly,  after  supper,  and 
riding  recklessly  had  struck  the  horse  savagely, 
which  had  reared  and  thrown  him  ;  he  was  taken 
up  insensible,  and  would  they  send  the  coach  for 
him  at  once.  Ccnsternation  took  possession  of 
them  all  ;  the  old  squire  staggered  as  though  struck 
by  a  heavy  blow  ;  Mrs.  Creswell  had  to  be  carried 
away  in  a  fainting  condition  ;  Carrie  only  seemed 
to  retain  her  presence  of  mind.  She  ordered  the 
servants,  who  crowded  round,  to  get  out  the  coach 
at  once,  and  so  sharply,  that  they  collected  their 
senses,  set  to  work,  and  had  all  ready  in  a  short 
time.     Carrie  was  at  the   hall  door  dressed  for  the 


journey.  ,,     .,  ,, 

"Carrie,  what  does  tliis  mean  (  said  the  squire, 
"  you  can't  go  out  a  night  like  this." 

"Yes,  I  shall,"  she  answered,  quietly,  but 
firmly. 

"  But  you  will  take  cold." 

"  I  am  well  wrapped  up  ;  and  there  is  no  time  to 
lose,  he  may  be  dying."  What  utter  despair  and 
a"ony  in  that  one  last  word. 

So  saying,  she  almost  pushed  the  squire  in,  and 
got      in      herself,      telling      the      coachman     to 
drive  rapidly.     But    he    needed    no   exhortation. 
Even   the  horses  seemed  to  understand  what    was 
required  of  them,  and  seemed  almost  to  glide   over 
the  smooth  snow.     The   squire   said    not    a  word. 
Carrie's  face  was  ashen   white,   and  her  lips  were 
compressed  as  if  in  p.ain.     She  was  thinking  of   tiie 
difference  between  what    she    had    imagined,  and 
what  the  reality  was.     She  knew  now  the  meaning 
of  that  pleasure  she    had    felt    when  thinking    of 
coming  to  Ti-awley  Hall.     A   bright  star  gleam  in 
those  midnight  hours  of  sorrow  and  early   bereave- 
ment, when  her  life   was  shrouded  by  d»rk  storm 
clouds.     She  loved  Bertie.     Yes.     Not  as  a  brother 
as  she  once  had  thought,  but  far  beyond  everyone 
else      She  knew   it  when  they  said  he  had  fallen  ; 
the  knowledge  of  it  leapt  into  her  mind  quick  as  the 
liahtnin"'s  flash.  Loved  him,  tenderly,  passionately 
And  yet!  yet,  she   feared,  trembled  lest  the  cause 
of    his    accident    should  be   what    she  suspected, 
that  he   was-drunk.     Then   rose  up   before    Jier 
the    image  of    her  mother    imploring   her  not    to 
unite  her  fate  with  such   an  one.     Her    childish 
promise  came  back  to  her  mind,  and  its  renew  al  on 
that  most  solemn  occasion,  and  she  said,  painful  y 
and  sadly,  yet  tirmly,  ' '  I  will  keep  it.       God    help 
me  "    Her  words  startled  her,  and  roused  her  from 
her  reverie.     Presently  they  stopped  and  the  door 
was    opened.     The  squire  got  out   first  ;  and  soon 
Bertie  was  carried  to  the  coach,  and  then  she  knew 
the  sad,  sober  truth.     It  was   as   she  fe»-ed,  and 
a    thrill    of    horror     and    pain     rushed     through 
her      frame,       whicli      those      standing       round 
noticed.     It    was   not   */.«  she    had   expected    to 
meet   him.      He  had   been  stunned   by   the  fall  , 
both  his  collar  bone  and  left   arm  were  broken,  but 
the  doctor  did  not    think    he    had  sustained  any 
serious  internal  injury.     Carrie  held  his  head  iri 
her  arms;  he  was  not  conscious  of  her  presence,  and 
why  shouldn't  she  '!  Besides,  he  would  never  know, 
and  she  could  never  be  his  now;  it  would  be   for 
the  first  and  last  time.  . 

She  seemed  to  have  lived  through  years  in  that 
short  h,alf-hour'8  ride. 

The  next  morning  he  was  very  feverish,  and  was 
found  to  be  badly  bruised  about  the  face  and  body. 
He  had  been  thrown  on  a  heap  of  large  stones  by 
the  road-side,  which,  but  for  their  thick  covering  of 
snow,    mighi  have  ended  his  life.     Hattersly  being 


perhaps  not  fully  to  any,  puts  to  shame  the 
much-vaunted  and  much-rewarded  heroism  of 
butchery.  Truly  we  have  fallen  upon  evil  days, 
when  the  world  delights  most  to  honour  him  who 
slays  rather  than  him  who  saves. 

[T„  be  Cuixhu).ed  Ne.d  fVed.] 

THE   CHAIRMAN   OF 

THE    CONGREGATIONAL    UNION    ON 

TOTAL    ABSTINENCE. 

The  Rev.  Edward  White  says  "  Total  abstinence 
is  the  one  hope  of  physical  and  eternal  salvation 
for  drunkards  of  every  degree." 

Thanks,  Edward  White,  for  this  new  light. 

By  which  we  clearly  see 
That  users  of  the  drunkard's  drink 

Are  drunkards  in  degree. 
We  some  have  little  drinkers  called. 

Who,  by  your  light  we  see. 
Have  qualified,  and  taken  too, 
The  drunkard's  first  degree. 
1  And  some  who  take  a  little  more, 

Though  little  it  may  be  ; 
Can  claim  their  rights  by  your  new  light. 

To  number  two  degree. 
But,  sir,  it  is  not  now  quite  clear, 

To  little  folks  like  me, 
How  to  define,  or  mark  the  line, 

The  drunkard's  third  degree. 
We  further  go,  but  do  not  know  ; 

No,  sir,  we  cannot  see. 
By  drops,  how  many,  men  might  claim. 
An  extra  drink  degree. 


i 


ght. 


But,  sir,  again,  there  is  the  name. 

The  colour  and  the  kind, 
Each  plays  it  part,  each  brings  it  smart 

To  body  and  to  mind. 
Then  should  not  each  have  its  o 

Though  little  as  you  please. 
In  fixing  of  the  standards  for. 

The  drunkard's  own  degrees. 
Tom  Jones  is  called  a  drunkard  great. 

But  little  makes  him  reel, 
.John  Thomas  six  times  more  would  take, 

And  would  quite  sober  feel. 
Who  should  stand  highest  in  degrees, 

.Tones  who  with  little  reels, 
Or  Thomas  with  his  six  times  more, 

Who  yet  quite  sober  seems. 
Or  if  Tom  Jones  his  wife  knocks  down,. 

When  on  his  drunken  spree. 
While  Thomas  treats  his  with  respect, 

But  starves  her  quietly. 
Which  of  the  two,  Edward,  think  you, 

Jones  reeling  on  the  spree. 
Or  Thomas  straight,  starving  his  wife 

Should  have  the  best  degree  ! 
If  Thompson  takes  enough  of  ale. 
To  make  him  shoot  his  brother. 
And  Johnson  just  enough  of  gin 

To  make  him  stab  his  mother  ; 
Which  of  the  two,  Edwaid,  thinkjon, 

AVuuld  most  entitled  be 
To  have  for  what  they  dared  to  do, 
The  drunkard's  hest  degree? 

LJ.  Collin. 


June  21,  1886. 

THE  HON.  JAMES  BLACK  ON  PROHIBI- 
TION AND  COMPENSATION. 

In  reply  to  a  letter  from  Bro.  Joseph  Maliiis, 
GW.C.T.,  to  the  Hon.  James  Black,  who  has 
been  the  nominee  of  the  National  Prohibition 
Party  for  the  Presidency  of  the  United  States,  and 
who  is  in  the  legal  profession,  Mr.  Black  writes 
thus;  — 

"  I  have  your  letter  inquiring  whether  or  not 
the  partial  or  absolute  prohibiting  liquor  laws  of 
this,  and  other  states  of  the  Union,  had  made  pro- 
vision for  compensation  to  persons  engaged  m  the 
manufacture  or  sale  of  intoxicating  liquors  for  use 
as  a  beverage  for  loss  of,  or  damage  to  property 
used  in  such  manufacture  or  trade. 

"In  the  restrictive  or  prohibitory  liquor  laws  ot 
the  United  States  I  do  not  know  of  any  provi- 
vision  for  compensation  to  liquor  sellers.  A  licence 
to  make  or  sell  is  only  granted  for  a  limited 
time-one  year-and  upon  the  ground  of  necessity 
or  benefit  of  the  public,  and  never  for  the  interest 
I  or  profit  of  the  applicants  for  such  licence,  iiie 
applicant  has  to  show  that  he  is  a  citizen  of  good 
nforal  character,  and  has  a  proper  place  for  the 
conduct  of  the  business  of  hquor  selling,  ine 
licence  is  a  privilege  asked  tor,  and  is  not  conferred 
as  a  matter  uf  right ;  and  the  fact  that  he  proves  he 
has  fitting  accommodation  for  the  public  does  not 
entitle.  The  grant  is  a  matter  of  grace  for  the 
public  welfare,  and  not  for  the  petitioner.  Hence 
the  plea  for  comoensation  is  deemed  impertinent, 
and  without  any  ground  for  support  in  equity  or 
common  law.  .    . 

"The  Legislature  of  Pennsylvania  in  lh40,  per- 
mitted 18  counties  to  vote  upon  the  question  ot 
'  Licence '  or  '  No  Licence  '  in  these  coun!  les.  All 
of  them  voted  against  the  grant  ot  licence  for  the 
sale  of  liquor  within  their  bounds.  No  eompensa- 
tioii  to  the  liquor  sellers  whose  business  was  ended 
bv  this  law  was  granted  or  proposed.  ,      ,  , . 

"  In  1873,  under   a  general  Local  Option  law,  44 
counties  out  ot  07,  covering  two-thirds  of  the   area 
of  this   State,    voted    against  licence,   and   liquor 
makinc  and  selling  ceased.  One  hundred  and  sixty- 
one      breweries      were     closed     under    this    law 
land    vote.       No      compensation      was     proposed 
lor    allowed.      The    county   of    Potter,    in    Penn- 
^svlvania,    beside   some   boroughs   and    townships, 
i  still    have   absolute     prohibition. -Potter  County 
I  ever    since    1850.      No    compensation    was  asked 
or  allowed.      I  have  ordered  to  be  mailed  to  you, 
from  the  National   Temperance  Society  and  1  ubli- 
cation  House,   New    York,  a  copy  of  the  Liquor 
Laws  of  the  United  States.     You  will  find  no  com- 
pensation provided  in  any  of  them.     The  idea  of  a 
'vested  '  interest  to  liquor    sellers,  who   annually 
ask  for  the  privilege  of  selling'  is  deemed  absurd  ; 
and  only  can    come  from  a    class  of  traders  who 
deem  themselves  omnipotent  in  the  pohtics  of  the 
country.' 

THE  LIQUOR  TRAFFIC   IN   THE    NORTH 
SEA. 


It  is  said  on  good  authority  that  the  officials  in 
South  Africa  are  allowing  soirituous  liquors  to  be 
sold  in  Bechuanaland,  despite  the  protests  of  tie 
chiefs.  If  that  be  so,  it  is  the  bounden  duty  of 
Lord  Granville  to  interfere.  England  is  directly 
responsible  for  the  good  government  of  Bechuana- 
land. We  cannot  plead  here,  as  in  years  gone  by 
we  pleaded  with  respect  to  Basutolaud,  that  we  cam 
only  advise  the  Colonial  Government  to  interfere. 
We  have  the  right  tointerfere  without  reference  U> 
any  Colonial  Government ;  and  if  we  would  save 
the  tribes  from  the  most  terrible  ciirse  that  can  fall 


)  roau-siue,  wui^fi,  '^"'.  ^^^  ...w..  -----  .-  j^jjQ  irioes  nuiu  lho  uivjo^  ..v-ii../.w  ""--'• 

5W  might  have  ended  his  life.  Hattersly  oeing  ^  i-hem,  we  must  interfere.— iic/io 
in  but  a  slightly  better  condition,  had  not  been  able  jj,po„j  ^j,,,,,.  ^m  W.whino  at  Homk.-T 
to  remove  him  until  his  clothes  were  well  saturated.  |  „..,.  „„.„  „„^  „..„r,nmv  and  the  clothes  m 

The  fever  gained  strength,  and  he  was  very 
restless,  displacing  bandages,  and  rapidly  """"'"g 
what  it  had  taken  much  care  and  skill  to  do  u  uy 
Carrie  could  soothe,  her  hand,  or  the  sound  of  her 
voice,  invariably  calmed  him,  even  before  he  was 
quite  conscious  who  she  was. 

Thus  the  days  passed,  and  became  weeks  be- 
fore he  was  able  to  walk  about  tho  house  un- 
assisted. And,  common  as  may  seem  the  episode, 
in  it  there  was  a  heroism  and  self-abnegation  dis- 
played by  one,  which,  though  known  only  to  a  few, 


i»irORI.\NCE  Olf  W.iSHiNO  AT  MOMK.— This  can  be  dom 
itli  case  and  ecouomy  and  the  clothes  made  beautifully 
sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh  as  sea  tireezes,  by 
using  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoiding  all  risk  of  cob- 
tatrion  with  infected  clothes  at  Laundries,  or  where  the 
wasliing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  b»io 
rubbing  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  straining  is  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicalsare 
used  The  Dirt  slips  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pore 
Dry  Soap,  in  line  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freriy, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cotd- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft- water  Soap,  a  Hot- water  Soap.  Un- 
rivalled as  a  purifying  agent.  Sold  Everywhere,  is 
Packets,  One  Penny  and  upwards.— [AliyT.l 


The  International  Conference  on  the  liquor  traffic 
in  the  North  Sea  was  opened  at  The  Hague  on 
June  10.  Germany  is  represented  by  MM.  Wey- 
mann  and  Donner  ;  Belgium,  by  M  Leopold 
Orban  ;  Denmark,  by  Captain  Brunn  ;  France  by 
Commander  Mangel;  the  Netherlands,  by  MM. 
Kahussen,  Buys,  and  Verkerk  Pistorius;  and  Great 
Britain,  by  MV.  Kennedy,  of  the  Foreign  Ofhce, 
and  Mr.  Trevor,  of  the  Board  of  Trade.  M.  Van 
Karnebeek,  Minister  for  Foreign  Affairs,  was 
present,  as  well  as  M.  Van  de  Bergh,  Minister  of 
the  Waterstaat,  Commerce  and  Industry. 

M.  Van  Karnebeek  delivered  the  opening  ad- 
dress, in  which  he  expressed  the  hope  that  the 
decisions  ot  the  conference  would  form  a  logical 
sequel  to  the  convention  of  1881  on  the  question  of 
the  fishing  police.  The  object  they  had  in  view,  he 
continued,  was  to  establish  order  and  justice  among 
the  fishermen,  to  raise  their  morals,  and  save  them 
from  perdition,  by  putting  an  end  to  the  abuses 
engendered  by  the  traffic  in  spirituous  liquors, 
especially  that  carried  on  by  the  coopers.  Some 
concessions  would  be  necessary  on  certain  points, 
th  regard  to  which  the  legislative  and  adminis- 
trative powers  of  the  difli'ereut  Governments  con- 
cerned were  not  in  accordance. 

The  conference    commenced  its   labours   imme- 
diately, and   elected  M.  Kahussen  president,  Mr. 
Kennedy  vice-president,  and  Baron  Van  Regners 
:  secretary. 


June  il,  1886. 


IHE    GOOD    TEMPLARS     WATCHWORD. 


TEMPERANCE  IN  THE  HARVEST  FIELD. 

CASH  VERHUS  BEER. 

On  Saturday,  June  12,  Mr.  John  Abbey,  secre- 
tary of  tlie  Agricultural  Department  of  theC.E.T.S. 
read  a  practical  paper  in  the  above  subject  before 
fte  Northampton  Chamber  of  Agriculture,  the 
Hod.  Frederick  Henley,  J. P.,  in  the  chair.  Mr. 
Abbey  has  long  been  recognised  as  an  authority  on 
this  important  branch  of  the  Society's  work,  and 
therefore  his  papers  are  always  listened  to  with  the 
respect  they  deserve.  Mr.  Abbey  observes  :  — 
Mumbersof  working  men  have  told  me  that  thev 
hnd  by  experience  that  they  can  do  their  work 
better  and  with  greater  satisfaction  to  themselves 
when  using  such  drinks  as  stokos,  which  is  made 
as  follows  :  It  is  very  strengthening,  easily  made 
and  cheap.  Put  jib.  of  fine  oatmeal,  about  fiozs. 
of  sugar,  and  half  a  lemon  cut  into  slices,  into  a 
pan  ;  mix  all  together  with  a  little  warm  water, 
then  add  a  gallon  of  boiling  water  ;  stir  thoroughly,' 
and  use  when  cold.  The  lemon  may  be  omitted, 
or  any  other  flavouring  may  be  used  instead.  Pure 
'Lime  Fruit  Juice  "  makes  an  excellent  flavour- 
ing, about  three  tablespoonfuls  to  the  gallon,  put 
in  when  cold.  Cost  3d.  a  gallon.  A  flne,  strong 
fellow  told  me  some  time  ago  that  he  "found  it 
most  helpful  to  him  when  mowing  grass,"  he  said 
"it  was  both  meat  and  drink  to  him." 

The  strongest  recommendation  in  favour  of  this 
movement  1  am  able  to  submit  to  the  chamber,  is 
an  extract  from  the  journal  of  the  Royal  Agricul- 
tural Society  for  1884,  Vol.  XX.,  Patt  II.,  p.  510. 
This  quotation  is  from  the  report  of  the  judges  of 
the  best  cultivated  farm  for  the  year.  The  judges 
were,  Mr.  John  Coleman,  of  York,  Mr.  Richard 
Stratton,  of  Newport,  Monmouth,  and  Mr.  George 
Street,  of  Maiden,  Ampthill,  Beds.  These  three 
practical  business  men,  after  giving  this  subject 
their  careful  consideration,  recommend  that  the 
farmers  should  get  up  an  agitation  themselves  to 
abolisli  the  custom. 

"A  custom  which  to  onr  minds  would  be  more  honoured 
in  the  breach  than  m  the  observance,  and  in  many 
instances  the  farmers  wero  of  the  Eame  opinion  as  our- 
aelvea,  but  the  tyrant  ouatom  has  been  hitherto  too  atrone 
for  tllein."  ' 

After  describing  the  system  and  the  evils  arising 
out  of  it,  they  go  on  to  say  : —  " 

"Seeing  howalmost  entirely  money  has  been  aubatitutcd 
for  drink  m  many  parts,  and  tlie  advantages  to  all  con- 
cerned which  follow,  we  think  that  in  theae  days  of  com- 
bined action  by  meana  of  clubs  and  chambera  a  well- 
directed  agitation  might  bo  worked,  and  the  cider  evil- 
for  such  it  IS— done  away  with.  Labour  ahould  be  paid 
for  in  money  only." 

This  wise  and  bcneficient  commendation,  coming 
as  it  does  from  the  Royal  Agricultural  Society 
itself,  should  command  universal  respect  and 
attention.  It  more  than  justifies  the  eflorts  now 
being  made  to  induce  employers  to  give  the  value 
of  the  beer  in  cash,  and  I  am  happy  to  say  that  a 
very  considerable  number  of  farmers  in  various 
parts  of  the  country  hare  adopted  the  practice. 
I  have  recently  been  in  communication  with  all 
the  chambers  of  agriculture  and  farmers'  clubs 
thi-oughout  the  country  on  this  subject,  and  have 
received  replies  from  a  considerable  number,  and 
every  one  are  of  an  encouraging  character. 

The  secretaries  of  the  following  societies  say 

RovAL  Northern  Agricdltukal  Societv. 
Abehdeen.— "The  custom  here  is  not  to  supply 
drink  in  the  harvest  field. " 

KiijLiKNouK  Farmers'  Souieiy.  -  "It  is  not  the 
custom,  so  far  as  I  am  aware,  and  I  speak  with 
special  reference  to  the  West  of  Scotland,  for 
farmers  to  provide  beer  in  the  hay  and  harvest  fields 
for  their  labourers,  this  being  a  custom  peculiar  to 
England." 

The  Roval  AiiRicuLiURiL  Society  of  Irelanij. 
— "In  the  districts  I  have  to  deal  with,  extra  wa<»es 
arc   paid  by  the  farmers  in  harvest,  the  practice°of 
supplying  beer  is  not  a  general  one  in  Ireland. " 
NEWcASiiLE  Farmers'  Cutb.— "In  the  northern 


cider.  Tea  is  the  principal  drink  during  hay  and 
harvest  time.  Some  beer  is  taken,  but  nothing  to 
what  was  imbibed  a  few  years  ago.'' 

Cheshire  Chamber  of  A(iriculti're. — "A 
good  number  of  our  farmers  pay  in  money  instead 
of  giving  beer  in  harvest,  and  provide  other 
drinks." 

Norfolk  Chamber  ok  Agricultire.— "  It  is 
the  usual  practice  to  give  a  small  allowance  of  beer 
when  thrashing,  and  occasionally  in  the  harvest 
field,  but  as  a  rule  a  lump  sum  of  money  is  given 
to  cover  all  expenses.  The  objects  of  your  society 
have  the  sympathy  of  many  members  of  this 
chamber." 

Ipswich  Chambeu  of  Agriculture  — "  Custom 
varies  greatly  in  this  county  ;  I  prefer  to  give  pay- 
ment for  work  in  wages  rather  than  in  beer  or  malt. 
We  want  to  improve  the  habits  and  tastes  of 
labourers  themselves,  leading  them  in  the  right 
direction." 

South  Tyxe  Agricdltueal  Society.— "In  this 
district  the  employers  of  labour  always  pay  in  caah, 
no  beer  being  allowed  ;  the  labourers  are  sober, 
steady  men." 

Bishop's  Lyueakd  Farmers'  Club  (Somisrset). 
— "  Public  opinion  in  our  district  is  becoming  more 
and  more  in  sympathy  with  your  views,  and  in  many 
farms,  the  old  practice  of  giving  workmen  cider  in 
lieu  of  wages  is  being  discontinued." 

North  Walsham  .axd  Aylsha.m  AciRicuLTURAL 
Association.  —  "It  is  the  general  custom  in  this 
district  to  pay  men  their  wages  in  full." 

Guildford  Agricultural  A.ssociatio.v.  —  "  For- 
merly in  this  district  it  was  the  almost  invariable 
custom  for  farmers  to  give  their  men  beer  or  cider 
during  hay  and  harvest  lime,  but  of  late  years  a 
large  number  have  given  increased  wages  instead." 
KOYAL  Counties  Agricultural  Society.  —  "  I 
am  most  anxious  to  encourage  sobriety  amongst  the 
labourers  un'ier  my  contr  d,  and  we  in  this  district 
give  our  labourers  money  instead  of  beer  during 
hay  and  harvest  season." 

These  extracts  shew  that  employers  in  various 
parts  of  the  country  have  given  considerable  atten- 
tion to  the  subject,  and  have  or  are  adopting  the 
money  payment.  During  late  years  a  great  change 
in  this  direction  has  taken  place  in  various  other 
counties  than  those  referred  to  above  includiiio 
Berkshire,  Oxfordshire,  Buckinghamshire,  and 
Sussex.  In  fact  the  success  has  far  exceeded  our 
expectations,  andthegenerous  way  it  haseverywhere 
been  received  and  treated  by  both  landowners  and 
farmers  is  beyond  all  praise  ;  and  I  feel  confident 
that  in  a  few  more  years  the  practice  of  supplying 
beer  on  English  farms  will  be  as  rare  as  it  is  in 
Canada,  as  I  am  convinced  that  British  farmers 
have  the  interests  of  their  men  at  heart  as  much  as 
any  other  class  of  employers,  and  as  the  beer 
supply  had  its  origin  in  the  desire  to  benefit  and 
help  the  men,  now  that  it  has  been  proved 
to  have  been  a  mistake,  I  believe  the 
same  generous  feeling  will  lead  employers  to  see 
that  to  continue  the  old  system  is  not  to  the  best 
interests  of  the  men. 

Some  farmers  think  that  if  the  nation  drank  less 
beer  they  would  not  find  such  a  ready  sale  for 
their  barley.  It  is  clear  that  those  who  talk  m  this 
way  have  never  thought  out  the  subject  thoroughly 
in  all  its  bearings,  or  they  would  find  that  agricul- 
ture has  all  to  gain  and  nothing  to  lose  f°rom  a 
decrease  in  the  consumption  of  beer  ;  tor  it  is  a 
simple  fact  that  the  brewers  have  now  found  out 
how  to  make  beer  without  malt  just  as  good  as  with 
if,  and  this  is  now  done  to  such  an  extent  that  a 
Bill  is  now  before  Parliament  to  compel  them  to 
state  what  the  liquor  is  made  from.  I  recently  paid 
a  visit  to  a  very  large  establishment  in 
the  neighbourhood  of  London  where  they 
manufacture  stufl'  called  saccharine  in  very  large 
quantities.  I  said,  "What  do  you  use  to  produce 
this  stufl'?"  and  they  said,  "Oh, a  variety  of  things," 
and  amongst  them  was  maize,  rice,  tapioca,  °and 
sago.  I  said,  "Do  you  use  much  barley?"  and  the 
answer  was,  "None  at  all."     Now  the  rice,  maize. 


Landed  proprietors,  farmers,  and  tradesmen 
should  therefore  be  warm  supporters  of  the  Tem- 
perance Movement. 

Although  the  farmers  in  days  gone  by  have 
sometimes  given  Temperance  workers  the  cold 
shouldi-r,  they  may  depend  upon  it  we  are  among 
their  best  and  truest  friends,  and  we  would  be 
greatly  rejoiced  to  see  the  return  of  good  times  for 
the  yeomen  of  our  country.  I  know  when  the 
farmers  thrive  the  country  prospers  ;  and  I  for  one 
can  say  from  the  depths  of  my  heart— 

"  t'jood  luck  to  the  hoof  and  the  horn, 
•  iood  luck  to  the  llock  and  the  fleece, 
Good  luck  to  the  grower  of  com 
With  blessings  of  pU-nty  and  piicc." 


.....,-..,. ..^  ^„v,„^^,  ^j,ou. —  iu  me  norinern  answer  was,  ••  JM one  at  all.  '  Now  the  rice,  maize 
nties  the  practice  of  giving  either  beer  or  cider  sago  and  tapioca  are  none  of  them  produced  by 
leu  of  wages  IS  unknown:   the  labonrBi-.'i  nrn  n     Fnolioli   firmor.,    or,,i   n,„..,  t i._    .__    j/ 


in  lieu  of  wages  is  unknown  ;  the  labourers  are  a 
very  temperate  class  of  men." 

East   Cu.mbekland    Agricultuhai.    Society. 

"  The  committee  quite  sympathise  with  the  objects 
your  society  have  in  view,  with  reference  to  the 
part  payment  of  labourers  in  beer,  &c.,  and  think 
it  a  very  pernicious  custom." 

Staindroi"  Farmers'  Club  (Durham).— "In 
this  county  it  is  not  customary  to  give  labourers 
drink  in  harvest,  except  on  leading  days,  when  the 
carters  and  forkers  are  allowed  beer  morning  and 
afternoon. " 
Beknabd    Castle    Agricultural     Society. — 


English  farmers,  and  those  farmers  who  are  de 
pending  upon  the  sale  of  barley  for  malting  pur- 
poses, will  find,  as  years  go  on,  that  they  a°re  rest- 
ing upon  a  broken  reed  unless  they  sell  it  at  a 
greatly  reduced  price.  I  need  not  remind  them 
that  there  is  such  a  thing  as  Atlantic  barley. 

The  drink  trade  is  responsible  for  at  least  half  the 


PARLIAMENTARY    INTELLIGENCE. 

HOUSE  UF  COMMONS. 

Ju.\E  1U.--Istoxicati.vo  LiyuoBS  (Sale  to 

Children)  Bill. 

On  the  motion  that  the  House  should  go  into 
Committee  on  this  bill. 

Viscount  Ghimsto.v  moved,  as  an  amendment, 
that  the  House  should  go  iiilo  committee  on  the 
bill  on  that  day  three  months.  He  was  opposed  to 
such  grandmotherly  legislation. 

The  Chaxcellok  of  the  E.xchbijueb,  in  reply  to 
Mr.  Cavendish  Bentinck,  said  the  Government 
were  prepared  in  committee  to  amend  the  bill  in 
order  that  it  might  not  prevent  a  parent  sanding 
his  child  to  a  licensed  house  for  liquor  to  be  con- 
sumed off  the  premises.  The  object  of  the  bill,  in 
lis  amended  form,  would  be  to  prevent  a  child 
under  13  years  of  age  from  going  into  a  public- 
house  and  getting  served  with  liquor  for  his  or  her 
ovn  consumption. 

After  some  further  discussion  the  ameudment 
was  by  Itave,  withdrawn,  and  the  House  went  into 
committee  on  the  bill. 

The  .Attorney-G-eneral  moved  an  amendment 
the  object  of  which  was  that  a  publican  would  be 
liable  to  a  penalty  if  ho  "knowingly  supplied  or 
allowe.l  any  person  to  supply  "  intoxicating  licjuors 

a  child  under  13  years  of  age. 

'J  he  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

Sir  11.  Webster  then  moved  an  amendment  to 
add  after  "  13  years  of  age,"  the  worJs  "  for  his  or 
her  own  consumption." 

The  amendment  was  agreed  to. 

'I he  bill,  as  amended,  was  then  reported  to  the 
Hoi  ae. 

Local  Veto  (Scotland)  Bill. 
Mr.  McLagan  explained  that  he  would  not  press 
the  second  reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local  Veto 
(S--otlartd)  Bill,  and  the  order  would  accordingly  be 
discharged  and  the  bill  withdrawn. 


The  Poole  Per.uiry  Case.— In  the  House  of 
Commonson  June  10  Mr.  Childers  (Home  Secre- 
tary), in  reply  to  Mr.  W.  S.  Shirley,  said  he  had 
inquired  into  the  merits  of  this  case,  and  that  he 
saw  no  reason  for  interfering  with  the  sentence  of 
seven  years'  penal  servitude. 

A  Laudable  Enterprise.— For  years  past,  our 
Quaker  friends  at  Street,  Somerset,  have  been  ex- 
perimenting and  devising  how  to  utilise  the  vast 
fruit  supply  of  the  district  for  purposes  other  than 
cider  and  British  wines,  which,  of  course,  they 
would  not  have  anything  to  do  with,  and  the  result 
IS  the  establishment,  by  Sister  Impoy,  sen.,  and 
others,  of  the  "  Avalon  "  (Vale  of  Apples)  steam 
preserve  and  pickle  company,  which  already  sup- 
plies tons  of  these  delicious  and  perfectly  pure 
jams,  preserved  fruits  and  pickles  to  great  shippini' 
and  other  firms.  The  preserves  include  every 
ty  of  fruits  of  the  best  kind,  but  their  speciali- 
ties consist  of  preserved  apples  with  ginger  flavour  ; 
much  like  preserved  ginger;  apple  jelly,' 
an  excellent  apple  pickle,  besides  mixed  pickles  in 
pure  apple  vinegar,  and  a  delicious  chutnee  from  a 
f.amnu3  receipt.  Cheaper  preserves  are  mixed 
blackberry  and  apple,  gooseberry  and  apple,  straw- 
berry and  apple,  etc.,  in  which  the  colour  and 
flavour  of  the  first-named  fruit  takes  the  lead. 
Orange  and  apple  marmalade,  too,  is  excellent.  Wc 
have  ourselves  purchased  sample  cases  with 
much  satisfaction  and  we  recommend  our  rea  leis 
to  at  once  send  5s.    for  a  case  of   samples  for  trial 


.  r,     r, —     -»«.--     •»«...v^^ii,i»ii,     ouciisij. —    tne  success  01  Uritish  .a": 
Much  less  beer  is  drunk  than  formerly  and  no    »d  commerce  generally 


poor  and  county  rates  which  the  farmers  have  to  las  set  forth  in  our  advertising  columns.  This  is 
pay.  Itis,  theiefore,  clear  that  the  abstainer  is  I  no  interested  puff  on  our  part,  but  a  recommenda- 
beerVriX'r'' Tl?n  ^r^r"  to  the  farmer  as  the  tionof  agoodcnterprise,wollcalculatedtolessencider 
beer  drinker.  Thus  the  lemperance  Cause  is  the  and  wine  consumption,  and  save  the  fruit  for 
farmer  s  friend  and  m  Its  success  lies  the  secret  of  delectable  and  wholesome  eating.  We  have  seen 
the  success  of  British  agriculture,  aswell  as  of  trade  them  being  made,  and  can  vouch  for  their  purity 
»»d  commerce  senerallv.  ,  anrl  ov^„iit„„..  pumy 


1  and  excellence. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWOUD: 


June  2l,  1886. 


MASSACHUSETTS. 
The  annual  session  of  this  Grand  Lodge  was  held 
in  North  Evangelical  Church  at  Watertown 
recently.  The  reports  of  the  G.W.C.T.  and 
G.W.Sec.  shewed  an  increase  of  60  per  cent,  in  the 
membership.  Sister  Miss  Jessie  Forsyth  presented 
an  interesting  report  of  the  E.W.G.L.  Session.  A 
pleasing  feature  of  the  session  was  the  admission  of 
a  large  delegation  of  the  members  of  the  Watertown 
Juvenile  Temple,  who  presented  a  bouquet  to  the 
G.W.C.T.,  and  sang  several  pieces.  The  officers 
for  the  term  just  entered  upon  are:  G.W.C.T., 
Bro.  C.  A.  Stevens  ;  G.W.Sec,  Sister  Miss  Jessie 
Forsyth  ;  and  our  brother,  the  Rev.  S.  C.  Goosely 
— the  coloured  professor  whose  exclusion  from  the 
Order  prior  to  our  split  from  the  Americans  was 
one  of  the  leadmg  incidents — was  appointed 
P.G.W.C.T. 

NORWAY. 

The  following  is  part  of  a  letter  from  Bro.  Lars 
O.  Yensen,  a  student  of  Christiana  University,  who 
represented  the  G.L.  of  Norway  at  our  E.W.G.L. 
Session  at  Stockholm  last  summer  : — 

Perhaps  we  Norwegians  are  too  much  afraid  of 
being  criticised.  We  are  afraid  that  people  will 
laugh  at  us.  In  our  Lodge,  for  instance,  it  is  very 
diflicult  to  get  a  member  to  read  a  paper,  nr  in  any 
way  appear  on  the  platform,  though  T  feel  assured 
that  the  other  members  would  but  be  thank- 
ful. Yet  I  hope  that  when  people  get 
more     accustomed  to  it  they  will    not  be  so  shy. 

You  have  difficulties  in  England,  too,  1  see,  so 
that  we  Norwegians  are  not  the  only  ones  that  are 
troubled  in  one  or  the  other  way.  You  tell  me 
that  your  Lodge  is  in  a  little  village,  two  miles  off. 
That  sounds  very  much  to  me,  but  when  I  remember 
that  it  means  English  miles  I  find  that  I  have  quite 
as  long  way,  though  my  Lodge  is  in  the  same  town. 
In  some  parts  of  Norway  there  are,  however,  Good 
Templars  that  have  two  or  three  Norwegian  miles 
(viz.,  U  to  21  English)  to  the  Lodge,  and  yet  visit 
it  regularly. 

As  for  the  Temperance  Mission,  we  do  very 
little  here  in  Norway.  The  Grand  Lodge  has  en- 
gaged one  Temperance  speaker,  and  he  makes 
good  work  ;  but  what  we  need  is  just  the  thing 
you  speak  of — that  some  of  the  members  should 
hold  Temperance  meetings  where  they  live  and 
sometimes  take  little  tiips  to  other  places.  Yet 
our  Order  is  making  progress  anually.  The  Par- 
liament (Storthing)  has  given  8,000  kroner  to  the 
Temperance  cause,  and  of  this  sum  we  have  got 
the  800  kroner  (about  £20).  This  sum  will  help 
us  very  much  in  keeping  our   Grand  Lodge  agent. 

We  now  try  irj  Christiana  to  get  up  a  *' Cofiee 
Palace  "  —  no  palace  in  the  real  sense  of  this 
word,  but  a  fine  Temperance  cafe',  especially  for 
tradesmen  and  the  young  clerks,  that  will  not  visit 
our  many  coffee-houses.  If  it  would  go  I  am  sure  it 
would  do  much  good. 

WEST  INDIA. 

The  Bahama  Islands  have  been  free  from  that 
wholesale  manufacture  of  rum,  itc,  which  pre- 
vails in  Jamaica  and  other  West  Indian 
islands,  but  a  bill  has  recently  been  introduced 
into  its  House  of  Assembly  with  a  view 
to  legalise  and  develop  the  manufacture.  This 
was  especially  repugnant  to  the  Good  Tem- 
plara  and  others  who  had  obtained  from 
the  Assembly  a  Local  Option  Act,  and  had 
got  it  enforced  in  several  districts.  The 
Manufacture  of  Spirits  Bill  came  up  finally  on  April 
21.  The  Assembly  had  been  sittmg  in  committee 
of  the  whole  House,  over  which  Mr.  T.  N.  G. 
Clare  (who  is  G.W.  Chief  Templar  of  theLO.  Good 
Templars)  was  presiding.  On  the  Speaker  resuming 
the  chair,  it  was  moved  that  the  Spirits  Bill  be 
now  read  a  second  time.  Mr.  Clare  moved  as  an 
amendment  that  the  Bill  be  read  that  day  three 
months,  and  his  amendment  was  carried,  thus  de- 
feating the  bill  altogether. 

BURMA  H.I 

An  esteemed  correspondent  writes  from  Bharao  : 
— *'  Burmah  is  a  fearful  place  for  cheap  drink  and 
heavy  crime.  The  natives  manufacture  what  is 
called  Sham-sho  ;  it  is  supposed  to  be  made  from 
rice  and  lime.  One  may  form  an  idea  of  its  power 
when  I  assure  you  that  it  will  dissolve  a  Martini- 
Henry  bullet  in  30  minutes.     It  burns  out  the  in- 


side of  those  who  drink  it,  and  I  am  afraid  it  will 
play  fearful  havoc  amongst  our  troops  beforo  this 
summer  is  past."  We  are  glad  to  hear  from 
the  same  source  that  determined  efforts  are  being 
made  by  Burmah  Good  Templars  to  suppress  the 
sale  of  this  fiery  poison,  and  they  have  no  doubt 
that  Government  will  take  action  shortly  in  the 
matter  in  their  own  interest,  if  not  in  that  of  the 
Temperance  cause.  Among  other  doubtful  mercies, 
Burmah  will  be  favoured  with  a  revised  abkarry 
ruling,  which  is  sure  to  moderate  the  strength  of 
this  dreadful  poison.  Much  more  to  the  point  are 
those  efforts  now  being  taken  by  members  of  our 
Order  to  have  Temperance  pledges  widely  circu- 
lated, and  an  alliance  formed  against  the  ruinous 
traffic— 7/irfian  Good  Templar. 

NOVA  SCOTIA. 

Bro.  Lane,  R.W.G.T.,  writes:— I  organised  a 
splendid  Lodge  in  Canning  a  week  or  two  since. 
Thirty-five  Charter  members  ;  20  new  propositions 
at  the  first  and  second,  and  14  more  on  the  third 
night  after. 

A  new  District  Lodge  was  organised  by  our 
G.W.C.T,,  Bro.  Rogers,  for  Yarmouth  and  King's 
Counties. 

Pleasant  Point,  in  Nova  Scotia,  where  we 
organised  a  Lodge  about  seven  years  ago,  has  at  last 
enrolled  every  adult  in  the  place — of  course  the 
Point  only  has  about  39  souls,  but  that  does  not 
alter  the  fact. 

MICHIGAN,    U.S.A. 
A  new  Lodge  was  organised  at  Law  ton,  Michigan. 
Twenty-five      Charter  members    by   Sister  Emma 
Mason  and  Bro.    HoUinrake. 

SOUTH  AUSTRALIA, 

The  eighth  annual  session  of  this  G.L.  took  place 
at  Adelaide,  Tuesday,  March  2,  G.W.C.T. 
Stephens  presiding.  The  annual  report  of  the 
Executive  was  presented  by  the  G.W.Sec,  and 
shewed  that  among  other  things  the  Executive  had 
taken  steps  to  secure  an  important  site  at  Adelaide 
Railway  Station  for  advertising  the  Order,  time 
and  place  of  meeting  of  local  Lodges  being  thus 
announced.  The  Executive  had  felt  themselves 
unable  to  engage  a  Grand  Lodge  lecturer,  owing 
to  continued  depression  and  lack  of  funds. 
Attempts  had  been  made  to  secure  the  incorpora- 
tion of  the  Order,  but  owing  to  the  ezpense  being 
considerable  it  was  referred  to  G,L.  Active  steps 
had  been  taken  for  the  suppression  of  dancing  in 
the  Lodges.  The  statistical  report  shewed  954 
members  in  good  standing,  a  decrease  on  the  year  of 
313.  From  the  atatittics  it  is  apparent  the  losses  are 
most  by  suspension  for  arrears.  G.W.T.  report 
shews  a  alight  balance  in  hand.  The  following 
were  elected  officers  for  the  ensuing  year : — 
G.W.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  B.  Stephens  ;  G.W. Co.,  Bro. 
J.  F.  Grutzmacher  ;  G.S.J.T.,  Bro.  A.  J.  Barnes  ; 
G.W.Sec,  Bro.  W.  W.  Winwood  ;  G.W.T.,  Bro. 
S.  Hollow.  At  the  second  day's  aitting  a  discus- 
sion took  place  having  reference  to  an  official  organ 
for  the  G.L.,  but  was  left  to  the  Executive.  Tele- 
graphic greetings  were  received  from  G.L.  of  New 
South  Wales.  The  matter  of  incorporation  having 
been  again  considered,  was  referred  to  Executive 
again.  It  was  resolved  that  the  annual  session  of 
the  G.L.  should  be  held  in  the  month  of  March  in 
each  year,  and  at  such  time  and  place  as  may  be 
fixed  by  G.L,  in  session.  Session  was  brought  to 
a  close  by  votes  of  thanks  to  past  officers,  &c. 

The  Government  of  New  South  Wales  have 
added  Bro.  Alexandra  Hutchinson,  G.W.C.T.  of 
New  South  Wales,  to  the  Royal  Commission  ap- 
pointed to  inquire  into  the  evils  arising  from  the 
drink  traffic 

At  Melbourne  a  "Weak  Lodges  Resurrection 
League "  has  been  formed.  All  power  to  the 
"  ResuiTectionists  '* ! 

CEYLON. 
Bro.  F.  W.  Dashfiold,  P.V.D  ,  Heaven's  Light 
Our  Guide  Lodge,  Point  de  Galle,  Ceylon, 
writing  to  the  G.W.C.T,,  reports  his  having  re- 
instituted  that  Lodge  at  Galle  in  connection  with 
the  9th  Battery  of  the  lat  Brigade  Royal  Regi- 
ment of  Artillery,  stationed  there;  sach  institution 
being  at  the  request  of  our  military  brethren,  and 
on  the  authority  of  the  W.D.Sec.  of  Naval 
District.  They  have  at  time  of  writing  14  members 
on  books,  and  21  have  promised  to  join  the  Lodge 
at  Colombo  on  reaching  headquarters. 

INDIA. 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  India,  in  Annual  Session, 
met  at  Agra  on  April  15,  There  were  86  re- 
presentatives, grand  officers  and  members  present, 


The  following  are  the  names  of  the  Executive 
officers  elected  for  the  ensuing  year  : — Bro.  Lance- 
SergeantM.  Flynne  (Nowgong).  G.W.C.T.  :  Bro. 
Quartermaster-Sergeant  W.H.  Collins,  G.W.Coun.; 
Bro.  A.  Rule  (Bombay),  G.W.V.T  ;  Sister  Sarah 
Griffiths,  G.S.J. T.  ;  Bro.  Sergeant  W.  E.  Webb 
(Meerut),  G.W.S.  ;  Bro.  F.  T.  Atkins  (Allahabad) 
G.W.Tr.  ;  Bro.  Rev.  W.Hill  (Morar),  G.W.Chap.; 
Br.  Kearsey,  G.W.M,  The  G.W.  Secretary's  re- 
port shewed  the  gains  of  the  Order  to  have  been 
5,204,  being  a  net  gain  and  accession  to 
membership  of  322.  The  total  member- 
ship at  December  31,  1885,  being  2. .530,  The 
report  also  referred  to  exceptional  trials  during  the 
year  caused  by  the  preparations  for  active  service 
in  April  and  May,  the  assemblage  at  Rawal  Pindi 
and  Delhi,  together  with  removal  of  regiments  to 
Burmah,  The  G.W.Sec,  in  commenting  on  the 
heavy  losses  from  violation  of  obligation,  urged 
the  serious  consideration  of  this  all  important 
problem. 


NOTES  FROM  SWEDEN. 

By   Bro.    Oskab  Eklund,  P.R.W.G.M. 

Our  brethren  in  Gothenburg  have  just  brought 
into  Parliament  a  Good  Templar  brother,  A. 
Torngren,  a  schoolmaster.  He  has  for  a  long 
time  been  nominated  by  the  Liberal  party  as  a 
candidate,  but  he  has  always  been  beaten.  Now, 
since  he  was  a  Good  Templar — he  has  been  a  G.T. 
about  one  year — he  went  with  a  large 
majority.  The  election  took  place  in  order 
to  fill  a  vacancy  caused  by  Sir  Charlts 
Dickson,  who  had  been  elected  to  the  first 
chamber. 

Some  weeks  ago  we  had  a  very  interesting  elec- 
tion battle  here  in  Stockholm.  One  of  our  mem- 
bers in  Parliament  died,  and  the  people  had  to 
elect  another. 

We  have  now,  I  think,  about  30  teetotalers  in 
our  Parliament  (Vilisdag).  In  the  Norwegian 
xSiorliKg,  we  have  19  teetotal  seats. 

The  Temperance  and  sectarian  men  nominated 
Mr.  Ernst  Beileman,  a  teetotaler, and  second  editor 
of  the  largest  Swedish  paper,  ISfockholms  Dagblad 
(the  day  paper  of  Stockholm).  Some  other  parties 
nominated  another.  The  result  was  our  candidate 
was  the  winner,  with  150  votes  more  than  the 
other. 

As  I  think  you  know,  the  King  in  Sweden  laat 
year  brought  forward  a  proposition  for  the  Swedish 
Parliament  to  determine  on  the  prohibition  of  the 
selling  of  intoxicating  liquors  during  Sundays,  ex- 
cept during  the  dinner  time. 

This  law  was  with  some  small  alterations  adopted 
by  Parliament.  But  it  was  added  to  the  royal 
proposition,  that  "  in  places,  where  special  cir- 
cumstances may  be  found,  the  county  governor 
could  allow  selling  of  intoxicating  liquors  at  any 
time  during  Sundays  excepting  during  the  time 
for  Divine  service  in  the  State  Church." 

In  all  towns  in  Sweden,  the  people  don't  want 
the  Sunday  traihc,  but  the  Town  Councils,  which 
have  a  good  profit  from  it  for  the  town, would  not 
loose  it. 

In  some  smaller  places,  where  the  Good  Templar 
Order  has  had  something  to  say,  the  new  law  was 
kept,  but  in  the  larger  towns  the  Town  Councils 
asked  the  governor  for  Sunday  selling. 

The  Temperance  men,  specially  the  Good 
Templars,  had  large  meetings  in  Gothenburg, 
Stockholm,  Nonkoping,  Linkoping,  Getle,  Upsala, 
and  elsewhere,  protesting  against  the  council's 
wishes  in  the  matter.  ' 

From  1,000  to  4,000  people  attended  those  i 
meetings. 

Resolutions  were  passed  and  adopted,  and  depu- 
tations were  elected  to  the  governor  and  to  the 
king. 

Very  curiously  indeed,  some  governors  in  some 
counties  (Uiu)  did  allow  the  Sunday  selling  and 
others  prohibited  it. 

In  Linkupings  Uiu,  where  the  town  Nonkoping  is 
situated  (which,  as  regards  population,  is  the  third 
town  in  Sweden),  Sunday  selling  was  not  allowed. 
The  same  in  Kopparhergs  Uiu. 

But  in  Stockholm,  Gothenburg,  and  most  of  the 
others,  it  was  allowed. 

Now,  the  Temperance  party  did  not  agree  to  the 
resolutions  by  the  governors.  Of  course  they  have 
given  appeals  to  the  king.  And  in  those  counties 
where  the  Temperance  party  were  the  winners,  the 
liquor  traffickers  party  appealed  to  the  king.  Is 
it  not  very  curious  ?  What  will  the  king  do  ?  It 
seems  that  he  will  do  nothing,  because  six  months 
have  gone  since  the  appeal  took  place. 

We  hope  he  may  do  as  he  has  said  to  me  many 


JPSE  21,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLABS'     WATOHWORD. 


389 


times  when  I  have  spoken  to  him.  He  said 
when  I  and  Bro.  A.  H.  Berg,  G.W  C  T 
and  Bro.  Lundin,  P.G.W.C,  delivered  to 
him  the  handsome  illuminated  address  from  our 
R.  W.G.  Lodge,  "  I  will  support  the  Temperance 
cause  as  far  as  is  possible  !" 

But  how  has  he  supported  our  cause  ?  He 
brought  into  this  year's  Parliament  a  new  Bill, 
allowing  public-houses  to  open  with  the  consent  of 
the  authorities  even  during  the  evening  sermon  at 
seven.  Again  the  Temperance  friends  had  to  have 
meetings  and  deliver  petitions  and  so  on.  The 
first  chamber  adopted  the  royal  proposition, 
but  in  the  second  chamber  there  was  a  grand  debate 
andtheTcmperancecause  won  withalarge  majority, 
108  votes  against  75.  Of  course  the  Bill  was  iint 
made  law. 

The  royal  Bill  was  delivered  because  the  public 
holders  in  Stockholm  sent  a  petition  to  the  king 
about  the  question.  It  is  very  curious  that  the  kin°' 
listened  to  that  petition,  and  yet  will  not  at  all 
listen  ta  theTemperance  petition  with  about  200,000 
signatures  in  favour  of  prohibition.  The  petition 
was  delivered  some  weeks  ago  to  the  king  by 
Stockholm's  AUmanna  nyhterbets-komito  (the 
general  Temperance  committee  of  Stockholm),  of 
which  I  am  a  member. 

You  have  already  been  told  about  our  good 
Bishop  L.  Landgren,  of  Hernogand,  who  don't  like 
teetotalism  and  the  Good  Templar  Order  at 
all.  He  sent  out  some  months  ago  a  letter  to 
his  ministers  saying  therein  that  abstinence  is  very 
bad,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  drank  wine,  that 
a  well  educated  man  must  drink  wine,  and  that  the 
Good  Templar  Order  is  a  very  bad  institution  and 
80  on.  My  paper,  Smiska  Good  Templar,  answered 
him,  and;Bros.  J.  Aspling,  A.  H.  Ber:;,  G.W.C.T., 
Rev.  P.  Nymanson,  Rev.  W.  Ncwlin,  and  Bro. 
Broome,  D.C.T.,  had  excellent  replies  published 
in  it.  Those  replies  were  afterwards  reprinted  in 
a  small  book,  of  which  was  sold  during  two 
months  10,000  copies.  The  Lodges  arranged  public 
meetings,  and  gave  one  copy  to  each  one  attend- 
ing. In  all  15,000  copies  of  the  replies  were  sent 
out,  also  5,000  in  Swmka  ifuod  Templar. 

I  think  that  the  bishop  has  done  the  Order  good 
service,  and  we  want  such  a  bishop  every  month  ! 
It  would  put  a  good  deal  more  life  in  our  friends, 
and  enemies  too. 

The   Order   is  going  on  well.     In  the  northern 
_  part  not  so  well  as   before.      More   improvement 
now  in  the  southern  districts.  I  think  our  member- 
ship is  about  40,000. 

The  Temperance  friends  in  Parliament  have 
asked  for  money  for  the  Temperance  cause.  They 
have  asked  for  15,000  kronor.  Yet  tlie  Parliament 
has  not  voted  anything  ;  but  the  committee  has 
proposed  8,000  kronor— not  quite  £500. 

Our  good  brother.  Rev.  J.  F.  H.  Gauzon,  of 
Osthamniar,  the  Good  Templar  town,  as  it  was 
called,  died  the  1st  of  this  month.  He  was  the 
first  State  Church  minister  who  became  a  Good 
Templar  in  this  country.  He  became  a  member  in 
the  early  part  of  1882.  He  was  from  1882  to  1885 
our  G.W.Ch.  The  Good  Templars  are  now  about 
to  collect  more  money  for  his  large  family.  We 
hope  to  get  about  £500. 

We  shall  have  our  G.  Lodge  meeting  this  year  at 
Molmo,  in  the  south  of  Sweden.  We  begin  our 
G.L.  meeting  on  the  Midsummer  Day, 

Our  Bro.  J.  T.  Lundin,  P.G.W.Co.,  is  about  to 
build  an  aquarium  and  winter  garden,  with  a  Tem- 
perance restaurant. 

It  will  be  a  very  grand  concern  if  it  is  possible  for 
him  to  accomplisn  it. 

I  send  you  best  wishes  and  greetings  to  all 
English  friends  from  myself  and  all  Swedish 
Good  Templars. 


All  communications  to  be  adtlreaied  i  HE  EDITOR 
"  GOOD  TEMPLARS'  WATCBWORD,"  S,  Bolt- 
court,  Fleet-street,  London,  E.C. 

Lodge  News  sliould  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  Insertion 
In  the  following  Issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  taken  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 

Baker-street.— "Alliance  of  Marylebone."  June  7. 
Sick  Committee  reported  favourably  of  Sister  Hatcher, 
who  has  been  seriously  ill.  Bro.  Yendell  gave  report  oi 
Sub-District  Comraitteo  sSewing  the  arrangements  for 
united  pic-nio  and  sports.  The  programme  for  the 
evening,  roll  call,  proceeded  with,  most  of  the  member 
8hip(.')4)  being  accounted  for;  after  which  harmony  pre- 
vailed most  successfully  until  the  close.  A  committee 
was  appointed  to  work  up  the  details  for  Lodge 
anniversary. 

Stockwell. — "Stockwell  Hope."  June  .">.  The  follow- 
ing resolution  was  adopted  :— "  That  this  Lodge  records 
its  indignation  at  the  action  of  the  House  of  Lords  in 
throwing  out  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill,  which 
passed  through  the  House  of  Commons  by  a  large 
majority,  and  thus  acting  in  direct  opposition  to  the 
wants  and  wishes  of  the  people  of  Durham.  It  further 
declares  that  should  such  action  be  repeated  it  will  be 
the  duty  of  the  House  of  Commons,  as  representing  the 
penpla  of  the  United  Kingdom,  to  petition  her  Majesty 
to  issue  a  royal  warrant  over-riding  the  action  of  these 
irresponsible  and  hereditary  legislators,  and  grant  the 
people  of  this  county  their  request." 

Cliiswick.— "Gunnersbury."  June  2.  Official  visit 
from  Ke  IV  Lodge,  who  ably  officered  and  entertained; 
two  initiated  and  several  proposed  for  membership ;  a 
pleasant  and  enjoyable  evening  spent.  June  !1.  Public 
meetinpr.  chairman,  Bro.  Colbert,  V.D.  ;  entertainers, 
Bros.  Colbert,  Dunkley,  Grigg,  Nichols  and  Howard. 

Waterloo-road.-"  South  London."  June  11.  Pro- 
gramme, jokts  and  jollity ;  surprise  visit  of  following 
distinguished  visitors:  --  Bro.  Wawrinsky,  G.W. Co 
(Sweden),  Bro.  S.  W.  Tysoe,  W.D.Ch.  (Beds.),  Bro. 
Pinhorn,  D.C.T.,  Bro.  Hodges.  W.D.S.,  Bro.  F.  W 
Lewis,  W.D.Ch.,  Sister  Lewis  (East  and  Mid  Surrey) 
Si3terHaarnack,P.W.D.V.T.,Sister\Veeks,P.WD  V  T 
Bro.  T.  C.  .Macrow,  P.W.D.G.,  and  Bro.  H.  J.'  Eastoii; 
W.D.A.S.  .(.Middlesex).  Short  practical  addresses 
given  by  most  ol  thn  above.  The  greetings  of  the  Lodge 
given  to  Bro.  Waw.iaiky,  who  is  about  to  return  to  his 
own  country. 

Peckham.— "Peckham."    June  11.     "Turning  out  the 


National  Home  Mis.siok  Fokd.— A  copy  of 
the  following  circular  has  been  issued  to  each  of 
the  52  working  Lodges  in  the  District  of  South 
Durham  :  — "  To  the  Lorlge  Deputy.  Dear  Sir  and 
Brother,— Please  communicate  to  your  Lodoe  the 
undernoted  resolution,  unanimously  adopted"at  the 
District  Lodge  session  held  at  Butterknowle  on 
May  25,  and  if  a  collector  has  not  been  appointed, 
please  see  that  tlie  same  is  done  without  further 
delay.  I  shall  be  glad  to  supply  any  extra 
collectors'  cards  that  may  be  required.— Yours 
fraternally,  William  Ayton,  W.D.Sec.  Resolu- 
tion :  'That  this  District  Lodge  expresses  its  regret 
that  the  subscriptions  to  the  Home  Mission  Fund 
have  so  considerably  fallen  off,  and  we  hereby 
pledge  ourselves  to  try  and  awaken  in  the  Sub- 
Lodges  the  enthusiasm  that  this  most  vital  part  of 
our  work  demands.'  " 

en  for  engagements  to  speak 
risen,  Lsnoas.— [Advi  ) 


W.C.T."  was  the  programme  aftei    .     ^„.. 

ticularaof  Saturday  half-holiday  excur.^ion  settled 

Clapham-road.— "General  Garfield."  June  10.  One 
received  on  c.c.  Open  Lodge  at  K.30  p.m.  Chairman, 
Bru.  Wyatt,  L.D.  Songs  by  Sisters  Davey,  Wyatt, 
Sutherland,  Creed,  and  Bro.  Sutherland.  Recitations  by 
Bros.  C.  Johnson,  Smith,  Peacock,  Wyatt,  and  Fowler 
Duet  by  Bro.  and  Sister  Sutherland.  Short  addresses  by 
Bros.  Wyatt  and  C.  Johnson.  Three  pledges  taken. 
Fifty-four  present. 

Shaftesbury  Park,— "  Shaftesbury  Park,"  June  10. 
Aggregate  meeting  of  Lodges  in  Clapham  and  Battersea, 
presided  over  by  Bro.  Collins,  C.S.,  who  explained  the 
duty  of  Good  Templars  as  politicians,  which  was  spoken 
to  by  the  representatives  present  from  seven  Lodges. 

Putney.— "  Emanuel."  June  10.  One  member  rein- 
stalled ;  an  invitation  from  William  Tuesley  Lodge 
accepted  ;  Bro.  Hilton,  V.D.,  conferred  the  degrees  ;  he 
afterwards  took  the  chair  and  carried  out  the  programme 
for  the  evening,  which  was  Sankey's  songs  and  solos. 

Loughborough  Junction.—"  William  Tweedie."  June 
9.  Gresham  Lodge  visited  and  officered ;  a  most 
pleasant  evening  spent  in  listening  to  the  visitors,  who 
entertained  well.  Bro.  Manning  acted  as  W.CT.; 
Bro.  Marrilliergave  two  songs  ;,Bro.  Smith,  recitation; 
Sister  Martin,  pianoforte  solo ;  and  Bros.  Eban  and 
Stone  each  gave  a  recitation.  Refreshments  were 
provided.  Bro.  A.  F.  Pryke,  V.D.,  being  present, 
addressed  a  few  words  to  the  members  and  visitors  ;  good 
attendance. 

Holloway.—"  Morning  Star."  June  4.  An  enjoyable 
session;  visit  of  Sister  Weeks,  P.D.V.T.,  who  gave  an 
interesting  address  ;  also  surprise  vi.sit  of  Joseph  Payne 
Lodge,  who  very  ably  entertained.  Notice  was  received 
to  quit  Lodge-room,  and  a  committee  appointed  to  seek 
fresh  quarters.— June  11.  Visit  of  Lincoln  and  Garfield 
Lodges, whose  members  entertained  ;  Lodge  meetings  are 
getting  brighter. 

King's  Cross.— "Excelsior."    June  3.     One  admitted 
'npromptu    speeches  by  Bros.  Scolting,    W 
th,  R.  VVatts,   W.  Kernon,  on   variou"    sub- 
Visit  of  the  Angel  of  Mercy  Lodge. 


members  friends  attended  and  were  very  well  pleased 
with  the  fare  provided.  Good  meeting.  Large  sale  of 
W.4TCHWOBP.S.— June  5.  Pound  night.  After  tlie  pounds 
had  been  disposed  of,  thn  Lodge  wa«  oiBcered  by  the 
brethren  of  the  Naval  and  Military  Lodge,  Dept. 
ford,  who  had  paid  a  surprisn  visit.  Bro.  Hill 
presented  report  of  last  soirfe,  which  resulted 
in  a  profit  to  the  Lodge  of  £1  "s.  2d. 
Sister  Fletcher  gave  a  very  pleasant  report  of  the  pro- 
ceedings  of  D.L.,  great  pleasure  being  evinced  at  the 
election  of  the  D.C.T.  to  the  office  of  G.W.Chap.  A 
donation  ordered  to  be  sent  out  of  the  Samaritan  fund 
to  a  brother  out  of  employment.  G.W.C.  Templar's 
circular  read,  and,  after  discussion,  adopted.  Very  busy 
session.  Good  attendance.— June  13.  Brothers'  night. 
Ihe  brotliers  contributed  some  very  good  songs,  &c.. 
Letter  read  from  Bro.  Tonhamy,  H.M.S.  Colossus, 
announcing  that  he  had  just  instituted  a  Lodge  on  board, 
and  named  it  the  Happy  Home.  The  congratulations  of 
this  r,odge  ordered  to  be  sent  to  him  and  the  members  of 
the  Happy  Home. 

Shadwell.— "Pride  of  Lyttelton."  .Tuns  4.  Sisters  to 
surprise  and  entertain.  Programme  well  sustained.  The 
surprise  consisted  of  fruit  and  cakes,  which  were  handed 
round,  the  sisters  afterwards  rendering  some  very  pretty 
songs  and  recitations.— June  11.  Recitation  contest  lor 
brothers  (entrance  fee,  .5d.)  for  a  prize  presented  by  Bro. 
Page,  P.  V.D.  ,  Alter  a  close  contest  it  was  won  by  Bro. 
Sorrell,  Bro.  Lighton,  jun.,  second.  Lodse  progressing. 
1  ■  S"'"'"'^  Temple  recently  started  in  connection  with 
tins  Lodge    is  making   very    good  progress,    initiating 

Forest  Gate.— "Forest  Gate."  Juno  11..  The  Lodge 
Deputy  spoke  with  reference  to  the  action  of  the  sitting 
member  for  this  district  in  not  voting  as  promised  for 
the  recent  measures  in  Parliament  affecting  the  Temper- 
ance question;  and  the  Electoral  Supt.  (Bro.  Noble)  was 
requested  to  questionlhim  at  an  early  date  on  the  subject, 
so  that  the  Temperance  party  in  the  borough  would 
know  what  course  to  take,  as  he  has  offered  himself  as  a 
candidate  for  the  next  election.  Bro.  Noble  promised 
to  bring  each  week  to  the  Lodge  s 
as  were  required  by  the  members, 
was  experienced  in  obtaining  the  sa 
A  paper  was  read  by   Bro.  Barlow 

and  Beer— Are  they  food  ?  "  (open  Lodge  at  9  o'clock), 
which  was  of  a  highly  instructive  character.  Bro. 
Barrett,  W.C.T..  and  Bro.  Johnson,  G.  IV.C.T.,  spoke 
on  the  paper,  and  a  vote  of  thanks  was  given  to  Bro. 
Barlow  for  giving  the  same. 

Islington.— "Henry  Ansell."    June]2.     Goodsesiion. 
Well  attended.    Sister  Gray,  R.W.G.M..  ol  Antwerp 
spoke  words  of  cheer.     Bro.  Goddard,  W.C.T.,  presided'. 
The  Lodge  resolved   to   take  part  in  the   Crystal  Palace 
"'"'       '  tteewas  appointedtoattend  to  the  same, 

tteo  on  the  choral  and  elocutionary 
iport  and  read  the  rules  and  regula- 
tions, the  whole  of  which  were  adopted  by  the  Lodge, 
ihe  class  will  meet  every  Tuesday  evening,  terms  Cd  per 
quarter.  Three  new  members  were  admitted  and  others 
proposed.  Bros.  Griffiths,  and  Bugden  were  appointed 
delegates  to  attend  with  Bro.  Haselgrove  the  meeting 
called  by  the  D.E.S.  Fraternal  greetings  were  received 
and  ordered  to  be  seat  by  visitors  to  their  various  Lodges. 
Business  being  concluded,  the  remainder  of  the  evening 
was  spent  in  harmony.     WATCHwoans  sold. 

Chelsea.- "Marlborough."  June  13.  One  admitted 
as  an  Ancient  Templar,  Bro.  F.  Turney,  W.C.T  An 
earnest  address  by  Bro.  Witheridge,  P.W.D  Co  also 
bringing  from  several  Plymouth  Lodges  their' fraternal 
greetings  to  our  Lodee.  Few  remarks  from  Bro  T  C 
Macrow,  L.D.,  Bro.  J.  Gutterson,  P.W.C  T  and  Bro' 
F.  Turney,  W.C.T.    Watchwobds  taken  regularly. 


J  many  Watchwokds 
as  hitherto  a  difficulty 
me  with  promptitude, 
L.D.  Subject,  ■ 


ttte  and  a 
he  special 

brought  up  ] 


Watt; 
jects.- 

Songs,  recitations,  duets,  &c.     . 

Chelsea.— "  James  McCurry."  JunelO.  Two  initiated 

proposed. The  following  contributed  to  theeven. 

Songs  by   Bros.   C.    Grig,{,  Gray, 


Bro.  Rosbottom  is  now  o 
undBintTi-lOOl  Pool  Stock,  ' 


litatic 
rking  well. 


dth; 

entertai 

Humpherson,  Hanks,  and'T.  W.  H g, 

by  Sister  Tearle,  and  Bro.  Austin.     Lodgi 
Forty  present. 

Commercial.road.-, 'Mile  End."    May  29.     Entertain- 
ment by  the  Hope^of  Ratcliff  J.T.Open  to  the  public. The 
j.,_  T,_-    !,__         g^y^   ^  capital   entertain- 
d  glees,  conclud 


ment,  consisting  of  songs, : 


PROVINCIAL. 
Newton  ADB0T.—"Samu6l  Albert."  May  4.  Instal- 
of  officers ;  arrangements  made  for  anniversary 
—iWo,,  11  Officers' reports  and  general  business  ; 
.  .  !■.  one  proposed.— May  13.  Discus- 
sion on  the  division  of  the  district,  in  which  nearly  all  the 
members  took  part;  unanimously  resolved  that  this 
Lodge  disapproves  of  any  division  of  this  District.  One 
admitted  once.— May  24.  Letter  night ;  very  interest- 
ing session  ;  a  letter  of  condolence  ordered  to  be  sent  to 
Bro,  and  bisters  Frost  in  their  family  bereavement.— 
Junel.  Practice  of  odes.— June  3.  Anniversary  tea 
and  entertainment ;  fairly  attended  ;  Bro.  Parr  DOT 
of  Torquay,  in  the  chair  ;  singing  by  Sisters  IJalchild! 
Curtis  Baker,  and  Clist ;  Misses  Secombe,  Holbry  (2) 
Partridge,  Wotton  and  Baker;  Bros.  Curtis,  Messrs! 
bnell,  Heyward,  and  Holby  ;  violin  solos  by  Miss  Part- 
ridge ;  piano  duets,  Bro.  and  Sister  Curtis ;  humorous 
reading,  Mr.  J.  A.  Cowell  ;  very  successful  anniversary 
—June  S.  Secretary  read  report  of  tea,  shewing 
balance  in  hand  Ts.  7d.  ;  resolved  to  have  new  set  of 
rituals  ;'Bro.  Blank,  D.E.S.  and  V.D.  of  Torquay  intro- 
duced, and^adilressed  the  Lodge  ;  Bro.  T.  Case  recom- 
initiated  ;  Ladge  progressing 
.  ,T,  X  -•"  '^I^y  20th.  Sister  Ursell 
portot  U.Ij.  which  was  very  interesting.  Final 
arrangements  were  made  for  our  annual  picnic.  Bro 
Boucher  (a  military  brother)  presented  the  fraternal 
greetingsof  the  Harbour  of  Friendship  Lodge  York — 
May  27.  A  motion  was  adopted,  after  a  deal  of  discussion 
that  we  enter  our  strong  protest  against  the  restric- 
tions placed  upon  Good  Templars  by  the  bye-laws  against 
character  dress  and  kissing  games,  passed  at  last  Grand 
Lodge.  Songs  by  Sisters  Parfitt  and  Thurapstone  •  read- 
ings by  Slater  Newton  and  Bro.  Hunter. ^Tune  3  Bro 
John  Edwards,  G.W.Co.,  gave  a  most  interesting  and 
instructive  essay  "  Explanatory  ol  Good  Templary,"in 
which  he  shewed  all  the  advantages  of  the  Order.       Bro. 


ndedasL.E.S. 
Manchh.stkr.— "  City.' 


10.        Visited   by    Bro 
H.D.  of  the  Isle    of    Wight 


A. 


ing  with  a  very  laughable  sketch.     .-Vfter  a    very  hearty  |  whb  spoke  for   a   time   on  th^J;  iTf  .hrij      •'*,,' 
vote  of  thanks  had  been  given  the  Juveniles,   they   were    carts  of  the  coun.rv    Lh  i^^   J  ""^  "''l"  '"  ?" 

regaled  with   orange,    .fnd   cakes,      A  nnln^r'^H^VZ^t^^^o^Zt^Lx'^^^^^^^^ 


390 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


Jdne  21,  1886. 


fireen,    London.      A    very    interesting   and    enjoyable 
evening.  -      a  t 

CiiE^TFRtiELO. —  "  Commonwealtli.  .Tune  i.  A  tea 
given  by  Bro.  Bateman  to  which  40  sat  down.  After  tea 
the  chair  was  taken  by  Bro.  Aldermen  Hirginbottoni, 
J. P.,  who  gave  an  earnest  address.  Songs  and  recita- 
tions were  given  by  Bros.  HoUingworth.  Pendleton, 
Levers,  Walker,  Goodwin,  Stead;  duet  by  Sisters  Stock 
8nd  Cooper;  Sister  Stocks  presided  at  the  harmonium  ; 
two  initiated,  making  13  this  tiuarter,  and  two  proposed 
proposed  ;  a  very  pleasant  evening. 

Xonwicil.—"  City  of  Norwich."  June  9.  Avery  in- 
structive paper  was  read  by  Bro.  Bessey,  E.S.,  on  thi- 
political  situation  to  the  licensing  and  drink  trathc.  A 
cordial  reception  w.as  given  to  Bros.  Troop-Sergeant 
Fenton  and  Serjeant  Osborne,  of  the  I'.lth  (Princess  ol 
Wales'  Own)  Hussars,  who  have  just  returned  fron, 
Kgyi.t,  having  gone  through  the  whole  of  the  houdnn 
Cimpagne  since  1882.  In  addressing  the  Lodge  thei^ 
expressed  their  opinion  that  the  drink  traffic  has  proved 
disastrous  to  the  British  army.  Being  social  pound 
night  there  was  a  numerons  display  of  confectionery, 
fruit,  &o.    One  initiated. 

NoTriNGHAM.— "  Hope  and  Lifeboat."  .June  n.  On 
the  proposition  of  a  brother,  seconded  hy  a  sifter,  it  wai 
(with  only  one  dissentient)  resolved  that  the  Lodge  ex 
presses  its  regret  that  the  Grand  Lodge  should  ha\  e  in 
terfered  with  the  action  of  Subordinate  Lodges  by  pro 
hibitingcharacter  dress,  certain  games,  &c. 

CHKSTEB.-"CeBtrian."  .Tune  8.  Music.il  evening  by 
the  Lodee  Glee  Party,  to  which  non-members  were  in- 
vited. The  programme  was  well  selected,  and  the  glees, 
anthems  and  songs  were  well  rendered.  Bro,  IJavies 
gave  an  amusing  reading.  Bro.  T.  Hanmer,  W.l., 
presided.  ,.    . 

LKICE9TKR.—"  Spartan."  May  31.  After  preliminary 
business,  the  programme  being  Bro.  Whitehall  s  night, 
it  was  proceeded  with.  Bro.  Billson,  who  was  present 
,it  Lodge  for  the  last  time  previons  to  leaving  Leicester 
for  Australia,  was  presented  with  a  handsome  dressing 
case  by  Bro.  G.  H.  Kirk  on  behalf  of  the  Lodge.  First- 
clnss  entertainment.      Over    40  members    .and    visitors 


WHiTCHmcH.— "  Hope    of    Whitchurch,        . 
I'ull    Lodge,      Committee  reported   favourably 
candidates.       Programme,  Experience  Night,-u..„>,  ^^ 
Good  attendance.       Decided  that  there  shall  be  a  picnic 
to  Chester  in  Aueust,     Programme  short  reading, 

Sp,M.nlNO.-"  Hand-in-Hand."  .Tune  3.  Bro,  Taylor, 
V  C  T.  Interesting  and  amusing  debate  on  Jiissing 
Gimes,"  which  the  Lodge  decided  by  vote  were  not 
detrimental  to  the  interests  cf  the  Order.— June  10,  A 
fair  number  of  members  who  attended  were  much  in- 
structed and  interested  with  a  speech  on  "The  Prospect 


structed  ana  interesre'i  wiin  n  »p^cv.,, ....      _..„......,—.-.- 

of  Temperance  Legislation,"  by  Bro.  Joseph  Wilson,  ol 
the  Spcihlinii  Frte  Fms. 

Old  BromptoX.  —  "Safeguard."  ,  Juno  10,  Or.e 
initiated  and  two  restored.  Question-hox  was  ably 
carried  cut,  some  of  the  questions  and  answers  being  very 
instructive  ;  about  ,52  present.  r,(K„„o.l 

WixchesVkb.-"  Itchen  Valley,"  May  28.  Offic  red 
and  entertained  by  P.W.C.T.'s,  Each  office  was  filled, 
and  all  members  of  this  Lodge.  A  capital  programme  ; 
one  initiated, -June  4.  Sisters' night,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  Sister  Macklin  Soncs,  Sisters  Cheviher,  Mills, 
Macklin  ;  duets,  Sisters  Macklin  and  Mills,  Sisters  Mills 
and  Chevilier  ;  duet  on  the  piano  by  the  Sisters 
Macklin.  jon.  Report,  of  Di'^t^'^'Lodge  Reps.  ;  two 
initiated,-June  IL  Coffee  supper  ;  former  membcis  ol 
the  Lodge  invited,  several  of  whom  were  present.  Bro, 
Cheeklyand  Sisters  Macklin  and  Whitear  a  song  ;  an 
address  by  Bro,  Weeks  ;  four  gave  their  names  tor 
initiation,  A  very  enjoyable  meeting. 

H.WERHILT..-"  Never  Venture  Never  Win,  M»y  =0, 
Bro  r  D  Unwingaveareport  of  his  visit  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  Session  at  Newport.-May  24,-Two  initiated 
Sirjng  practice-May  2.:,.  Visit  to  Saffron  Walden 
Lodge.  Thirty-five  members  drove  over.  Apublio  meet- 
in  o-  was  held  in  the  Town  Hall,  Very  larae  attendance, 
-M,'>v31.  Three  initiated.  Entertainment  by  single 
members -June  7.  Five  initiated  Entertainment  by 
officers.  The  following  took  part  :-Sister  E.  t^'nwin. 
Brothers  F.  Sharpe.W.  llowlingson,  H,  F.  Thake  F.  D. 
Unwin,  and  W.  Poole.  Refreshments  were  provided  by 
Bro.  J.'Bareham.     Very  pleasant  evening, 

Pl,YMOl'TH.-"Arkof  Love."  May  22.  Ofhcered  by 
the  Truth  and  Grace  Lodge.  A  very  ^"l"!''''''!.'" ^"'!';f^ 
-May  29.  Sale  night,  proceeds  lor  the  benefit  of  the 
Dove's  Refuge  J,T.  The  Temple  iiumbers  over  300 
members.-June  ,1,  Paper  read  by  Bro.  Griffiths  en- 
titled "IsnotourGoodTemplaryasham;  The,»per 
which  was  an  excellent  one,  was  ■'''■"^<*  '°  ^^'J^'f' 
greatest  attention.  A  discussion  followed  <>"  '"«  ""™ 
and  demerits  of  our  Order  as  a  religious  ^d  P°l''"^f ' 
power  -June  12.  Officered  by  the  Persevere  and  Kescue 
Lodge  •  Bro.  Hayward  in  the  chair.      A    very  pleasant 

'Ti;"v''ZS'-"Sure  Refuge."  J-e  1.  ^^Br- 
Wren      W  S    of  Hope  of  Norbition,  read  an  excellent 

received    and    freely    discussed,     .jun«    n.  ci^^^^. 

Captain's  list  made  for  looking  up  absentees,  Secont 
Degree  meeting.  Two  admitted  I^P'^P'"  J,'^^' ''°^'. 
pleasantly  and  amusingly  carried  out.  Good  suliject  dis 
cussed  by  numerous  members. 

D,«T«Ol--TH.-"  Onward  and  Upward.  '  Jme^  4^ 
Spelling  bee.  Three  prizes  given.  After  "/"/  '.^"P 
contest  the  prize,  fell  to  Bro-.  Steer,  Wallace,  and  Be'l- 
ford.-June  11-  Conundrum  night.  Two  prizes,  the  first 
to  fall  to  the  one  that  answers  most,  and  the  second  to 
the  one  that  gave  the  most  not  answered.  JI'«";e«»'J: 
splendid  competition,  and  after  several  rounds  the  hrst 
prize  fell  to  Bro.  C,  Farley,  L,D„  and  the  second  to  Bro. 
Kich.    One  admitted  once,  ,.     

TORQCAT.-"  Excelsior,"  June  11.  A  visit  from  Bro. 
Captain  Phipps,  R,N,,  P,G,M„  who  presided.  It  being 
Urn  ed  LodgTa'ession  prior  to  I^-L"dge  meeting.  g"od 
attendance  from  different  Lodges.    Bro.  Captain  Phipps 


gave  an  earnest  address,  urging  upon  the  members  not 
In  any  way  to  continue  the  dancing  or  character  plays 
in  the  Lodge  Bro,  Phipps  was  heartily  thanked  for  his 
liresence.    One  member  re-admitted  and  one  initiated. 

SoiTH  Stockton.- '■  Scotia,"  June  10.  Bros,  Xewby 
W  D  S  •  Sykes,  W.D,M,  ;  Sister  Jones,  W,D,C.  ;  and 
Bro.  Taylor,  V,D.,  paid  official  visit.  The  programme 
for  the  nigiit  being  experience,  several  of  the  visitors 
and  members  gave  very  spirited  and  interesting  addresses, 
•hioh  the  Lodge  sat  in  Third  Degree,  when  six 
brothers  were  admitted.  Bro.  Newby,  W.D,S.  pre- 
i'ding. 

Bramrtos —"Lifeboat."  June  1,  Five  candidates 
initiated.-June  8.  One  initiated  and  four  proposed. 
Visited  by  Lifeboat  J.T.,  who  gave  a  good  entertain- 
ment.    Members  present  140. 

Makchestkr,— "  Conoilio  ct  Lahore."  June  12.  E>:P«'i- 
encB  night.  Speeches  by  Bros.  Gibbon,  D,T,;  Parlitt, 
OCT-  H.  .T.  Wcatherill,  Moss  (Nottingham),  and 
FoWlei-;  D.C.T.  of  North-East  Lancashire,  who  presided. 
Many  other  members  also  gave  their  Good  Templar 
experience.     One  on  a.c.    One  re-admitted. 

Si'ENNYMOOK,-"  Triumph  of  Hope."  June  2  Sister 
J.  Avton  submitted  report,  as  D.L.Rep.  Address  by 
lire.  H,  H.  Syme,  W,C,T,-June  2.  Two  proposed 
Visit  of  Bro,  J,  Hattrass,  V,D.  Resolution  adopted 
congratulating  Bro.  and  Sister  Oliver  on  their  marriage 
l!to.  W.  Ayton  read  report  of  D,  L.  Reps  to  Granc 
Lodge,  An  essay  on  "  Tobacco  "  was  then  given  by 
Bro,  D,  Kennedy,  which  was  discussed  bv  Bros, 
Harrison,  Witherington,  Dodgson,  and  others.— .lune  lU. 
Open  air  meeting  addressed  by  Bro,  C.  .T.  Seannan, 
WD.Tr,  Good  attendance.  About  20O  AUiance  leaf 
lets  distributed.     Bro.  W.  Ayton,  W.D.Sec,  presided, 

DetoNPOBT.— "Gordon  Memorial."  June  11;  Bro 
Corpl.  Ford  presided  ;  a  resolution  was  passed  and  placed 
in  the  minutes  :  "  That  the  Gordon  Memorial  Lodge 
work  under  the  South  Devon  District."  Two  brothers  of 
the  Artillery  and  one  brother  of  tlie  M.S.Corps.  were 
initiated,  Bro.  Rev.  M,  Moore,  L.D,  gave  an  address 
on  the  best  way  to  bring  military  brothers  to  the  Order  as 
su8ge,ted  by  Bro.  McLean,  A',D.  ;  eight  brothers  were 
proposed  for  the  next  session, 

Oldham,-"  Love  at  Home."  June  S-  Pubhc  meet- 
lUK.  Chair  taken  at  7,30  by  the  Rev.  W.  Thomas,  of 
Waterhead.  Also  songs,  readings  and  recitations  were 
by  Bro.  Lees,  Sister  Taylor,  Bro.  Mellor.  and 
;  and  an  able  address  by  Bro,  John  Davenport 
the  Good  Templar  Order.  Good  attendance.  Lodge 
progressing. 

Oldhai.,-"  Henshaw."  June  8.  Visit  to  Oldham 
Eoterpiise  Lodge,  Bro.  Mdhench,  W.CT.,  presided. 
Several  melodies  were  sung  by  the  choir  also  readings 
and  recitations  hv  Bro,  Lees  ;  song,  Bro.  Brodbent ;  reci- 
tation, Bro.  Howarth  ;  solo  on  the  concertina  by  Bio. 
Mdhench  ;  song,  Bro,  Hilton,  Henshaw  Lodge,— June 
10,    Pound  night, 

WlscHF.sTKn.-"CityofWmchester,'  June  9-  Bro. 
Deane,  W,C.T,  Two  candidates  proposed.  Ero- Sergt. 
Checkley  reported  a  visit  to  Genena  Cross  Jjoage, 
Soilthanipton.  Programme  of  evening  Bro.  &psaring  s 
musicalnight  open  to  visitors,  Bro  Emmfl,  Bro.  Hal  , 
Sifter  Light,  bJo,  Spearing,  Bro  Taylor  Bro.  Sergt, 
Checkley'  also  Sister  Hibberd  and  others  took  part  in 

"LScoir-"'Ark  of  Safety."     June  10     Bro,  Drury, 
W  CT.    Programme,  mock  election,  conducted  on  non  • 


King's  Rnval  Rifles,  being  present  for  the  ast  time,  he 
bade  farewell  to  the  members.  Bros.  «'7»''"  .?"d, 
-•     -3  were  requested  to  cjnvey  the  fraternal  greetings 

r  Lodge  to  any  Lodges  they  might  visit.    Bro.  Burt 

V,D„  gave  a  short  address;  one  initiated;  .songs,  Bios. 
Burt,  Taylor,  and  Sister  Christie  ;  solo  on  pianette 
Bro  Prouse,  who  is  S3  years  of  age,  and  an  active  old 
gentleman.    Altogether  a  very  pleasant  meeting. 

CuiBRiD.;E,-"Star  of  St.  Matthew's,"  May  27. 
Election  of  officers  :  W.C.T.,  Bro.  W.  H,  K-mpton  ; 
W  V  T  Sister  Mice  Robinson.  .Secretary  reported  .!.!  on 
books  ;'one  initiated  ;  Bro,  W.  H,  Kimpton,  L,D.,  read 
G  W  C.T.'s  circular  and  G.L.  Summary,  which  was  alter- 
wards  oonsidered.-June  3.  Impromptu  addresses  by 
Bro,  G.  Harrison,  R.  Watts,  F;bden,  !ind  Kimpton, 
Sisters  L,  Robinson  and  Legge.  Two  PJ»P»!<'d.--June 
10  Visit  of  Railway  Express  Lodge.  Bro.  J.  Kowley, 
L.D.,  presided.  Recitations,  songs  &c.,  by  members, 
who  came  up  very  strong.  Bro,  H.  Wilson,  D,C.T.,  ad- 
mitted as  an  Associato  member. 

Cambridge.— "  Out  of  Danger,''  June  1.  Visit  of 
Ueus  Vult  Lodge.  Bro.  W.  C,  J.  Howell,  W.C.T,,  pre- 
sided. Songs  by  Bros.  W,  Mai  low,  (3.  Lever  L.D„  and 
Lofts,  and  Sister  L.  Cornwell ;  addresses  by  Bro.  G. 
LaveAder,  J.  Twinn,  G.  Lever,  and  T  A.  Mathers.  KD. 
-June  8,  Pound  night  ;  one  initiated.  Capital  meet- 
ing ;  good  results. 

Camrbidgk.-"  Abbey,"  June  8.  Visit  of  Railway 
Express  Lodge,  Bro.  W.  Gibbs  in  the  chair.  Essay  by 
Bro.  Stevens,  E.  Supt.  ;  songs,  &o,,  by  members.  Good 
meeting. 


NAVAL. 

LASDPORT.-On  June  5,  Bro.  W,  G,  Peters,  H,p,, 
instituted  the  Happy  Home  Lodge,  which  will  be  located 
on  hoard  H,M,S,  Colossus,  Bro.  Ives  was  recommended 
as  L  D  and  Bro.  Robinson  as  L,E.S,  Short  addresses 
were  given  by  Bros,  Baldrey,  D,E.S,,  Ives,  and  others. 
The  Lodge  was  opened  with  21  members  on  the  roll. 

Ol.D  BrompTON.— "  Red,  White,  and  Blue."  .Tune  12. 
Visit  of  Naval  Excelsior  Lodge,  Sheerness,  who  drove 
over  in  a  large  brake.  On  arriving  at  the  Lodge-room 
the  visitors  found  a  substantial  tea  awaiting  them,  which 
all  eiijoyed,  especially  after  their  long  ride  of  22  miles. 
After  tea  the  Lodge  was  opened,  and  they  were  oitcially 
received  and  uroceeded  to  officer  and  entertain  tne 
Lodge,  Two  mitiated.  Songs  by  Sisters  Topson,  Cole- 
nut  and  Monk  ;  recitations  by  Sister  E.  Thomson,  Bros. 
Slade  and  Patterson.    About  120  present. 


Bro    Wd liamson,  I,  ;  Bro.  Armstrong,  V.D.,  C.  Results 
R  o'  Cherry,  24    Stevens,  23;  Williamson,  4;  Armstrong 
3     Members  and  visitors   shewed  up    well;    enjoyabl, 
evening.    Doing  well  this  quarter  ;  numbers 
steady  and  sure. 
CRAnLEf  Heith.— "  Strive  for  the  Right.      J......  .... 

Bro  J<"ephMa  n",G.W.C.T„  gave  a  very  instructive  and 
t>ro.josBpuiri».  u  ,  ,  Temperance  Experi- 

Lnc^in'ffan^'La'ks:- inustrated  ^y  map^.of  the  world. 
About  400  members  and  friends  and  pubhc  gave  him^a 
:"e'nI"\ot?n'tteofd?r.°A\ery"fficie°ntchoirTlighte^ 
f  intervals  with  appropriate  music,  "'■■<\"='^d  by 
Bro.   Bridgwater.     Bro.   W.  H.  Thompson,    L.R.C,P., 

'"NoRmTON.-"Hopeof  Norbiton."  June  9,  Visit  of 
Sure  Refuge  Lodge,  New  Maiden,  20  of  whose  members 
turned  up,  and  officered  and  entertained  with  songs,  reci- 
tations, &c,;  refreshments  provided;  two  initiated; 
Crystal  Palace  Frte  Club  start  ed, 
Wednesrury,-"  Pioneer."  May.  5  Election  of 
=Bcers  —May  12.  Entertainment  by  new  officers.— May 
13  Paid  a  visit  through  the  pouring  rain  to  Severn- 
;t;eet  Lodge,  Birmingham,  when  a  pleasant  evening  was 
;nent  -Mav  19.  Caldmore  Advance  Guards  Lodge  Wal- 
sal  came  iii  good  numbers,  and  rendered  a  good  pro- 
izramme.-May  26.  Rainbow  Lodge  B.Uton,  officered 
andentertained.-May  28  A  special  session  washeld  on 
purpose  to  receive  our  G.W.C.i.,  wno  R"',=  *  '"'^ 
nteiesting  lecture  on  "Travel  in  Many  Lands,  when  W 
sLned  the  pledge.  During  the  week  the  members  of  the 
Lod-e  canvassed  those  who  signed  to  join  the  Ord 

Devon-port, -".Tames  Teare."  June  7.  R|P°rt  of 
D.L.  presented  by  B.o.  Taylor  and  adopted.  Two  ni- 
tiited  Address,  Bro.  Chappell,  D.  Sect,  of  South 
Hants;  recitation,  Sister  Chappell.      A    very  pleasant 

''DEvONPORT.-"Star  of  Morice  Town-"  June  9  Bro 
Parkes  presided  over  a  very  pleasant  meeting,  A  good 
muster  of  members.    Lodge  doing  well. 

DEVONPORT,-"  Workman's  Rest,"  .Tune  12'  J^'^''"' 
Bro  W.Burt,  V.D„who  prr sided.also  a  visit  of  the  D.G.  1., 
Bro  Hamley,  who  presented  the  greetings  of  Mounts 
I3ay  Lodge,  Penzance,  which  were  very  heartily  accepted 
Bro  Davis,  of  the  Star  of  Tenby  Lodge,  Wales  gave  an 
address     aid   a   recitation.      Bro.    Corporal   Glaysher, 


MILITARY. 

GiBRALTAB.—"  Guiding  Star."  June  9.  Two  initialed 

and  four  proposed.    Third  Degree  conferred    npon  six 

brothers  and  the  Second  Degree  upon  five  brothers.    The 

Watchword    is   much  appreciated    and   an    increased 

Richmond  (Yorks).—"  Howard's  Green."  May  20. 
Grumbling  night;  all  grumbling  done  for  quarter,— May 
•^11  Annual  picnic  to  Aysgarth  ;  fine  day  ;  sports  were 
held  at  Aysgaith.  Events  :— 120  yards  handicap  flat 
race,  100  yards  ladies'  race,  quarter-mde  race,  three- 
legged  race,  tug-of-war  (married  v.  single— won  easily 
bv  married  team),  long  jump,  running  jump,  chasing  the 
eee  ■  all  were  well  contested.— May  27.  Lodge  drill,—  ' 
.Tune  1,  We  visited  Richmond  Hill  Lodge,  and  officered 
and  provided  a  good  programme, -June 3,  Auctionnight, 
9s,  3d.  realised  for  Lodge  funds,— June  9th,  Lodge 
gave  an  entertainment  in  the  Primitive  Methodist  Chapel, 
Tunstall,  in  aid  of  the  chapel  fund,  Bro,  G.  Beech  LD„ 
presided,  and  the  Temperance  play  entitled,  ''  Where 
there's  a  Will  there's  a  Way,"  was  well  rendered  by 
Sisters  Waites  and  Norris,  Bros.  Huscroft,  Ascough  and 
Randall  •  sonjs  by  Bro,  Oden,  and  recitation  by  Bro. 
Randall.'  "  Happy  Homes,  or  Drifted  Asunder,"  which 
appeared  in  last  Christmas  number  of  Watchword,  was 
rnid»red  very  well  by  .Sister  Waites,  and  Bros.  Morgan 
id  Randall,  Master  J.  Morris  and  Master  S.  Hughes  ; 
iveral  names  were  given  in  for  forming  a  Lodge  in  Tun- 
all.  Watchwords  taken  weekly,  „  „  - 
Winchester,— "Garrison  Safeguard.  Junes.  Capi 
tal  session;  Bro.  John  Checkley,  VV.C.T.,  m  the  chair 
Pound  night.  The  sisters  of  the  Lodge  handed  round 
the  produce  of  several  large  packets  of  cakes,  sweet- 
meats, &c.  Three  initiated.  A  very  sociable  and  en- 
joyable evening  was  spent. 

JUVENILE    TEMPLE  NEWS. 

Hackney.— "  Pride   of    Homerton."      May    27.      A 

musical  and  elocutionary  entertainment  was  given  in  the 

Temple  Lodge  room  on  behalf  of  the  funds  of  the  cricket 

club     Songs  by  Sisters  Francis,  Mills,  Lumley,   CoUett, 

and   Bros    Dabbs  and    Francis.     Recitations  by   Bros. 

Orchard,  Russell,  and  Sisters  Butler  and  Connor.    Duet, 

Bros     Gibson  and  Dabbs ;    concluding    with   domestic 

sketch    "  Tlie  Harvest  Storm,"  by  the  following  members 

of  Victoria  Park  Lodge  ;  Sister  Tillett,  and  Bros.  Fisk, 

Dabbs,  Wells,  Butler,  Lawson,  Tillett,  Shepherd,  and  T. 

B  Tuvwell,  Pianists,  Sisters   Connor  and  Brigenshaw  ; 

iainn.an    Bro.  E,  A.  Gibson,  P.D.CT.  Room  crowded. 

Lambeth.— "Perseverance."    June  8.    Apennyenter- 

iiiiment  was  given  by  members  and  friends,  the  pro- 

seds  of  which  are  to  be  given  to  the  excursion  fund,  so 

ihit  the  children  can  have  a  good  day  in  the  country. 

The  entertainment  passed  off  well,   about  loO     being 


RvrctiFP.  -  "Hope  of  Ratcliff."  June  9.  Three 
initiated  A  spelling  bee,  carried  out  with  great  earnest, 
ness- about  30  competitors.  First  prize,  Bro.  \y.  Brooks' 
second,  Bro.  W.  Troughton  ;  third.  Sister  A.  Morris.  A 
useful  session.  ,     -^  ^>    ^        o    t>     - 

Winchester. — "  Hope  of  the  Future.  Juneo.  Reci- 
tation competition  for  three  prizes.  There  was  a  good 
muster  of   girls   and    boys.      The  first  prize,  a  book, 


^  Ju.VE  21,  1886. 


THE    GOOD     TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD 


"  Voyages  of  Great  Men,"  Sister  Edith  Shawyer;  second, 
S,^""}'.-  ^'>^<^''  Lite  Story,"  Bro.  Bertie  Clieslier. 
llie  third  prize  could  not  be  awarded  on  account  of  there 
beinfc  a  tie  between  three  children,  who  will  render  each 
a  sepiratn  piece,  to  be  decided  next  meetir.g.  Three 
inii-.iated  and  others  proposed. 

FLXHiM.— "  Victoria.'     J.ine  7.      A  very  successful 
'"V^\  "'   '"""  ^^    ""^    Lockhart'a  Own  Entertainers, 
—titled  '•  I'or  Harry's  Sake,"  the  profits  to    be  deroted 
e  Bunner  Fund.      Bro.  Blaster,  S.J.T.. 
lort  Teinp-rance  address 


to  the  Ju 

presided.    A  short  T 
Bro.  Piideaiix. 
•Cbadlet  Heath. -"Strive  for  the  Right 
Sister  H.  E.  1  ouiig,  D.S.J.T.,    instituted 
"'"'"'■''     '       Twenty-th 


given    by 
May  .ll. 


Temple  on  May  27  .at  6  o'cioci;.     ^  „,...,-,„„ 

joined  the  Temple,  of  which  Sister  E.  West  was  chosen 

O.J .  1 .     bister  \  oving's  remarks  were  appreciated  by  all 


present. 


DISTKICT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS. 
MipnLE3E.\.-rox    and    Knot    Miseion    Hall,     West 
D.    Cover,    D.S.J.T.,    pre- 
Visitors     included 


Smithfield,    uu 
Biding.      Good    attend) 


T-  r'r.  ,,r  "'"■."'"oonce.  visitors  included  Bro, 
PP^A  «•  ^^'""'^^y:  U-W.Co„  Sweden;  Bro.  Brand, 
k1^(  J^'i^-^^u^"*'^"'''  """^  Br...  Tysoe,  W.D.Ch., 
Bedfordshire,  who  were  received  with  honours  Bro 
Urand  being  asked  to  preside.  Bro.  J.  B.  Scott,' D.c! 
bee.,  reported  on  excursion  to  Orphanage  on  the  occasion 
of  the  annual  meeting  of  that  institution  and  said  30 
members  and  friends  of  District  Council  availed  them- 
selves of  the  reduction  fare  conc.ded  by  the  L  S.W.R 
Company  for  the  occasion.  Bro.  Blaxler  presented 
his  report  as  V.S.  Bro.  Gover,  D.S.J.T.,  submitted  a 
long  and  important  report,  detailing  the  state  of  the 
Juvenile  Order  in  the  district,  and  the  state  of  the 
Temples.  Returns  received  from  IS  Temples  for  the  May 
quarter  shewed  an  increase  of  .58  members.  He  ex. 
pressed  great  pleasure  in  notinf-  the  capital  talent 
„f.""  i'"  /''''!°''^L  ''"™P''  entertainments.  He 
was  pleased  a  the  excellent  discussion  at  the 
,  ^vf-  °?  ""=  juvenile  work;  it  was  of  a 
favourable  and  cheering  character,  and  indicated  a  dc- 
«re  to  bring  that  work  more  to  the  front  than  hitherto. 
He  trusted  this  feeling  woud  continue  and  that  in  on,, 
neotion  with  the  next'G.L.  Sessio,,  i.^L.mdon!' i^gre  "t 
juvenile  demonstration  might  beheld  in  Exeter  Hall 
«?H'.rH  ^°°^  J''^.»y  evening.  But  he  would  not  be 
satisfied  even  with  this  ;  and  he  asked  the  Council  to 
join  um  m  consulting  with  other  metropolitan 
i'lr*"  %"'■'"''''''■, '^'°,'''  ''"■B«  representative  contin- 
gent of  juveniles  from  each  district  being  re- 
ceived like  other  "kindred  bodies"  (and  none  so 
kindred  as  their  own  !)  during  a  recess  of  the  Grand 
liOdge  Itself.  He  next  mentioned  a  project  for  the  culti- 
vation of  tobacco  in  England,  and  quoted  a  paragraph 
from  the  Peasant  Farmer,  which  wished  Lord  Harris 
every  success  in  his  endeavour  to  increase  the  resources 
of  the  agricultural  community  by  the  culture  of  tobacco. 
He  (Bro.  Govers)  regretted  to  see  the  proposal  to 
lore  of  the  soil  of  this  country 
'""3  neither  meat,  fcod,  nor 
was     productive     of      physical. 


that  the  Executive  meet  at  least  once  during  each 
quarter.  A  petition  ia  favour  of  Mr.  Conybeare's  hill  to 
prohibit  the  sale  of  intoxicating  liquors  to  children  was 
adopted.  Next  session  to  be  held  at  Cornforth  in  August. 
A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  the  Middle- 
tone  Moor  members  for  the  excellent  arrangements  for 


thes 

^  West  Kf-.\t.— Deptford,    June   3.    J 
lie  workers,  with  two   Reps,  from 


held, 
and 
Smile 


onference    of 

h  Lodge,  was 

Baker,  D.S.J.T..  was  unavoidably  absent, 

Iro.    Hancock,     P.D.S.J.T.,    presided.     Bro.    R. 

read    a    paper  on  "  How    best  to  promote  the 

le  work  in  our  Order  in  West  Kent.  "    The  paper 

?ry  good,  and  listened    to    with    great    attention. 

bers     spoke     to      various    points,    and 

that  the  paper  should   be   printed 

Idely    as     po'sible     throughout 


_ resolved 


all    were 

and    circulated 

our  Order.  As  the  time  for  d' 

the  Reps,  who  wished  to  speak  so  many,  if 
to  adjourn  the  discussion  of  the  paper  till 
A  hearty  vote  of  thanks    was  given   to    Bro.  Smile 
his  paper.      It  was  also  resolved  that  the  time  had 
arrived  when  every  Lodge   in   our  Order  should    hi 
Juvenile  Temple  belonging  to  it.     It  further  resolved  to 
ask  Mr.  Evelyn,  M.P.,  to  vote  for  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill. 
Good  results  are  looked  for  from  this  very   interesting 


appropriate    still 

to     that     which      wi 

clothing,    but     which 

moral    and    social    evil,  .and  "destructi., .„,...„,„, 

purity.  He  noticed  that  this  innovnlion  was  strongly 
supported  by  prominent  persons  in  the  State.  As  the 
District  Council  in  accord  with  the  fourfold  pledge, 
discountenanced  the  use  of  tobacco,  he  thou.-ht  it  was 
quite  within  their  province  to  take  some  action  by  way 
of  protest ;  and  he  suggested  a  small  committee  should 
be  appointed  accordingly,  to  inquire  into  the  matter  and 
report  at  the  next  Council  meeting.  He  next  menlinned 
his  gratitiMiion  that  two  members  of  the  District  Council 
(Bro.  and  Bister  Browne)  had  received  fitting  recognition 
of  their  services  from  the  G.L.of  Cape  Colony.in  the  shape 
of  bMidsome  presents;  and  he  felt  sure  the  Council 
would  congratulate  them  on  the  appreciation  thus  shewn 
1  inally,  he  rejoiced  to  discern  the  signs  of  a  revival  in  the 
work.  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow  seconded  the  adoption  of 
Bro.  Gover  8  report,  and,  referring  to  the  tobacco  question 
lemarked  that  the  practice  of  juvenile  smoking  was  bad 
enough  alre.ady,  and  by  for  too  ])revalent,  and  it  w.mld 
become  far  worse  if  greater  facilities  were  to  be  accorded 
by  the  home  growth  of  the  weed.-Bro.  InsuU  urged 
zeal  in  tbo  work  amongst  the  young,  and  cited  a 
sad  instance  in  which  the  iofluence  of  bad  men 
and  women  was  put  forth  for  the  ruin  of 
young  cluldren.-Bio.  Wawrinsky  also  spoke,  urging 
the  brethren  and  sisters  to  watch  after  their  young 
Templars  when  they  were  out  of  the  Temples,  and  to 
protect  them  by  an  earnest  loving  care  from  the  evils 
spoken  of.— The  report,  as  were  the  other  official  reports 

Ztl  .I'r.r'""."^'^*  7"'i^'  ""^  "'"  IR?'='-'''  committee 
was  thus  constituted j-Bros.  Browne,  Macrow,  Blaxter, 
Insull,  Carman,  and  Scott.— Bro.  Brand  followed  with 
an  interesting  address  on  the  state  and  prospects  of  the 
Order  in  New  Zealand  ;  and,  other  business  having  been 
disposed  of,  the  visiting  brothers  were  asked  to  convey  on 
on  their  return  home,  the  fraternal  regards  of  the 
Council  to  the   brethren  and  sisters  in  their  respective 


SUB-DISTRICTS,  CONVENTIONS,  &r. 

B1RMIK0H.4M.— Junes,  The  officers  and  members  of 
the  District  Convention  visited  Balsall  Heath  Lodge. 
Bro.  J.  W.-  Roberts,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Sister  Mrs. 
White,  V.D.,  lead  an  interesting  paper,  subject,  "My 
Opinion  "  A  verv  interesting  and  lively  discussion 
followed,  in  which  Bro>.  H.  Lovett,  V.D.,  J.  H.  Pearce. 
V.D.,  John  Powell,  V.D.,  F.  C.  Salt,  L.D.,  G.Dukes 
E.S.,  and  W.  H.  Hopkins,  E.S.,  gave  their  opinions 
upon  the  action  of  Grand  Lodge  in  prohibiting  character 
dress  and  kissing  games. 

Middlesex.— No.  10,  Sub-District  Aggregate  Meeting 
held  June  2,  in  the  Hope  of  Kilburn  Lodge  room,  BrS. 
Lucas  V.D.,  presidinir.  Present.  Bro.  W.  Sutherland, 
i^;?;?S;'  S'°-  •'■  ^^-  ■'"""•  DE-S..  Sister  Weeks 
P.D.V.T.,  Bro.  H.  J.  Easton,  W.D.A.S.  Bro.  Guthrie 
V.D.,  and  Bro.  D.  Evans,  Sec.  Reports  of  L.D.  given 
by  the  following  deputies  :-AIIiance  of  Marylebone, 
Bro.  H.  Strick  ;  Harlesden,  Bro.  Guthrie  ;  Pnddington, 
Bro.  R.  Bird  ;  Hope  of  West  End,  Bro.  Foster  ;  W.st 
London  Pioneer,  Bro.  If.  King  ;  President  Garfield,  Bro. 
Kaston;  Queen's  Own,  Bro.  Wade;  John  Clifford,  Bro. 
White;   Jabez  Burns    Juvenile    Temple,  Sister  Weeks. 

all  written  reports  and  exceedingly  encourag-  j  only 


JUST  ONE  WORD  WITH  YOU. 

Lhrr  a  stream  of  pure  water  rim  through  a  manufacturing- 
town.  When  it  leaves  the  town  it  is  fiill  of  uheraicals,  de- 
cayed animal  matter,  and  refuse  of  all  kinds. 

If  it  flows  moderately  fast  for  12  miles,  it  is  said  to 
purify  itself. 

But  where  are  the  impurities  ?  Some  have  gone  off 
into  the  air,  mofst  of  them  have  settled  to  the  bottom  of 
thestrram.  If  the  water  is  drawn  off,  the  bed  of  the 
river  will  become  a  stench  in  human  nostrils,  breeding 
pestilence  and  death  ! 

The  human  body  is  run  and  njierated  by  a  stream  of 
l)loo(i.  When  it  leaves  the  heart  it  is  pure,  red  blood, 
full  of  life.  After  it  enuraes  thnmgh  the  arteries, 'keei.- 
iiig  the  machinery  of  life  in  motion,  it  gets  foulor  and 
fouier.  When  it  has  done  all  its  mechanical  work,  it 
goes  direcctly  into  the  veins,  find  by  them  is  taken  to 
certain  organs  to  be  purified  of  its  death-dealing  poisons. 
If  it  is  not  thus  purified,  a  second  coursing  through  the 
system  would  ^am^(/:^  a«'i  drstroii  crcrii  orr/an.  If  the 
blood- purifying  organs  but  partially  i>erform  this  work, 
tn  that  extent  the  blood  remains  impure  and  does  injury 
to  the  sj'stem. 

Now,  then,  such  blood  deposi 
vital  organs,  and  rots  and  festers 
when  the  heat  of  spring  and  sumi 
with  such  corrupt  blood  is 

Tired,  without  Ai»j>arent  Cause; 

Easily  Loses  hi>  Gri|i ;  is  Irritable  ; 

Has  Headache  and  Feelile  Appetite  ; 

A  Coated  Tongue,  Flitting  Pains, 

Chills  and  Fever,  Pneumonia,  Bad  Breath, 

Is  Constipated,  Bilious,  "Blue," 

Has  Backache,  Legs  Ache,  Blurred  Vision, 

Cold  Hands  and  Feet.  Dizzy  Spells, 

Irritable  Condition  of  the  Skin, 

Heavy,     Dark  -  CoUiured     Water,     Light  •  Coloured 
Excreta. 
Any  of  these  symptoms  indicate  that  he  is  full  of  bad 
blood— blood  filled  with  acid,  which  is  the  chemical  form 
the  waste  of  the  system  assumes. 

If  the  acid  is  not  neutralised  and  removed  from  the 
blood,  he  is  a  candidate  for  ill  health  and  an  early  grave. 
There  is  no  mistake  about  this.  Every  reputable,  un- 
biassed ])hysician  will  confirm  what  we  say. 

How  is  the  difficulty  to  be  overcome?  Let  us  see. 
The  great,  and  we  ma^y  say  the  chief,  if  not  only  organs 
through  which  the  acid  is  neutralized  and  removed  are 
the  kidneys.    They  can  and  should  remove  every  day 

400  g:rains  of  acid  waste.    But  in  the  winter,  when 


its  mipunties  in  the 
,d  destroys  them,  and 
les  on  the  person 


T?rt.,«fo^,  «„!.     (i-'t    J ; %;v'  -"-"""-B- j  "'iiy  iiivisdile  sweat  passes   through   the  skin,  they  are 

DistrictZ  e   XVnt  d         '"'     ^™"'^  ^"^  '"  ^"'"    °.v>-nvorked,  ..nd  the  spring  of  the  year  finds  them  weak, 
i^Lstricc  were  represented.  ,  ,.       ,  tired  out,  and  clogged  up.    Soinething.must  be  dune  to 

ting  ofrepresentatlves  from 'help  them. 

But  phy.sicians  of   honour  all    admit  that  for  serious 
of  the  kidneys  they  have  no  certain  remedy.  Such 


Bradfo 
the  Bradford  and  Shipley  Lodg 


I  held  i 


.  i-i  n.     m  •  -'  —  -o— —  '"  the  Tyrell- 

....^t  Cofi^ee  Tavern,  on  June  3,  when  it  was  resolved 
to  restart  the  Bradford  District  Convention,  Bro  F 
Bolton.  P.D.S.J.T.,  Laurel  Mount  Lodge,  Shipley  wa> 
elected  president,  and  Bro.  P.  Collins,  Manninghara 
Volunteers  Lodge,  Bradford,  was  elected  secretary. 

C.MilDEN  Town.  — An   United  Degree  meeting  of  St, 
i'ancras    and    King's    Cross    Temples    was  held    at  tht 
den  Hall,  King-streejt,  Ja^t  week.      Temple    opened    be 


the  Third  Degree 
brothers,  resolved 
!  sisters  and  eight 
very 


countries-. 

SoriH    Dlrh.\.m.— May     2>.        Primitive 
Chapel,     Middlestone     Moor.       The    4<lth 

presided  over  by  the  D.S.J.T,,  Bro.''!' „ 

ported    the    District    in    a    thoroughly 


Methodist 
quarterly 

lyth,  who 
heallhy  and  flourishing  condition,  having  sfTempreslind 
.■!,2i!ii  juvenile  members,  a  considerable  increase  on  the 
previous  quarter,  and  the  largest  number  of  any  district 
m  England.  The  largest  Temple  is  the  Portrack  Pioneer 
Stockton,  with  4.iO  members.  The  report  of  the 
treasurer  Bro.  H.  Weatherall,  shewed  a  good  balance  in 
hand.  Interesting  and  encouraging  written  reports  were 
given  by  the  Temple  and  Visiting  Superintendents  A 
deputation  from  the  Star  of  Barnabas  Temple  was  intro 
duced  and  was  addressed  by  the  D.S.J.T.  A  motion  to 
•nspend  the  meetings  of  the  District  Council  and  have 
the  work  performed  by  a  Committee  of  District  Lodge 
was  lost  by  an  overwhelming  majority,    It  wa»  resolved 


at  8.4.5  by  Bro.  Winton,  D.C.T.,  whi 
was  conferred  on  three  sisters  and  si 
we  work   in  Second  Degree,  when  ni 
brothers    applied    f.r  Second  DegrL_, 
impressively  conferred.      The  recommendat 

pie  Deputy  was  brouiiht  forward,  it  was  decided    to 

at   the    Vernon  Lodge.      Bro, 

urging  young    members  to 

laving  vacated    the 

V.D.  occupied  thi 


win  .also  admit  that  the  kidney  acid  i 

cau.se    of    03    per  cent,    of    the    diseases    which    afflict 

humanity. 

What,  then,  can  be  done  ? 

Read  the  experience  of  others,   and  draw  your  own 

conclusions.    Don't  make  any  mistake  about  it.     Don't 

:e]itical_  in  the  face  of  such  proof.     If  you  do,  you 


postpone  it  until  July 

Winton  gave  a  short  add 

persevere  in  the   coed   work. 

chair,  Bro.  W.  M.  Nickels,  thu „.  „.,„„^„,„  ,„„ 

A  vote  of  thanks  to  the  Angel  of    Mercy  Lodge 

"'  '"-""••-"  •■—•ght  a  good   meeting  to  a  close 

D.D.M.,    also    Bro.    Shipman, 


for  use  of  furniture  bi 
Present  :-I).V.T.  ar 
P.V.D. 

Paignton.— At  the  Pride  of  Devon  Lod»e,   on  June  S 
a  united  Lodge  session  was  held,  Bro.Bradden,  P.D.C.T.' 
ided.    ThefollowingLodges  were  represented,    vi? 
—  Pavilion,  Torbay,  Queen  of  West  ;    number 
er  CO  members,  besides  a  lot  of  Juvenile  mem- 
speeches,  solos,  recitations,  and  solo  on 


present  c 

bers  ;  thi  ,.   , „,  .^^,v„.„„.,o 

the  violin  from  the'^Torbay  Lodge!  "The  foTl' 
tion  was  moved  by  Bro.  Sattisford,  L.  R.S.,  seconded  and 
supported,  "  That  a  vote  of  thanks  of  these  united 
Lodges  be  sent  to  C.  A.  V.  Conybeare,  Esq.,  M.P.  for 
the  action  that  he  has  taken  in  introducing  in'the  honour- 
able House  of  Commons  a  bill  to  prevent  the  Sale  of 
lutoxicating  Liquors  to  Children,  and  wo  as  Good  Tem- 
plars will  do  all  our  utmost  to  get  L.McIver,  Esq., MP.,  to 
trust  it  may 


pport  the  bill  in  the  third  reading,  and 

icome  law.     A  song  by  a  Juvenile  Temprar  closed  tho 

ening,  which  had  been  pleasantly  spent  and  enjoyed  by 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 

OOEBESPONDENTS  arc  r,  queste.!  to  notice  the  foUowing  ia- 
structions  m  forwardiucr  items  of  news  ■  — 

i.v'ihi'!!!;'^  "'.".i'"  '""^"^  of  communications  unless  accompanied 
oy  rnc  name  or  the  seiiaer. 

As  our  space  is  limited  we 
lerence  to  any  meeting,  and  gii        _ 
°i,"™fn  ?"^  details,  and  matters  o'f  meVel?  hciunM  ,■ 
should  lie  used  sparingly,  and  plainly  written 

M^e"StS.;i°°E!t''™'"""''  «'*««"»''.  '.  Bo"-o°urt, 


forfeit  health  and  life  to  your  prejudice.     Wi  offer  £1,000 
if  what  the  foUowino  persons  say  is  not  true,  so  far  as  we 

The  Opinion  of  a  -well-Icnown  Solicitor. 

Canondi-rt,  28,  Ai.wvNK  Road,  N.,  London,  Eng., 
Feb.  20.— For  ye.ars  I  suffered  from  albuminuria,  and, 
notwithstanding  the  best  medical  attention  and  most 
careful  dietary,  my  health  gradually  broke  down,  and  I 
became  quite  incapable  of  exertion  of  any  kind.  Deter- 
mined not  to  throw  away  any  chance,  I  gave  Warner's 
Sai'e  Ccre  a  trial.  I  have  derived  very  great  benefit 
from  its  use,  and  am  now  fairly  well. 

K.  A.  Groom. 

Tiie  Result  completely  disarms  all  Prejudice. 

Hartington  Villas,  Spitai,,  Chesterfield,  Eno. 
Jan.  l.jth.— I  have  been  a  great  sufferer  from  dyspepsia 
and  liver  complaint  for  many  years ;  was  unable  to  retain 
much  food.  I  was  troubled  with  flatulence  and  vomiting 
of  bile,  and  suffered  extremely  from  depression  of  mind, 
so  that  my  life  was  made  miserable.  I  have  always 
entertained  a  strong  prejudice  against  proprietary 
medicines,  and  it  was  with  great  reluctance  that  I  con- 
sented to  try  Warner's  Safe  Ci-re.  After  the  first 
three  bottles  had  been  taken,  I  began  to  feel  a  decided 
improvement,  and  .in  concluding  the  eighth  bottle  I  feel 
better  than  for  many  years. 

W.  Clarksox. 

Thousands  of  testimonials  like  the  above  can  be 
furnished,  showing  the  marvellous  power  of  Warnf.r's 
Safe  Cure  over  all  diseases  of  the  kidneys,  liver,  and 
urinary  organs.  Price  4s.  6d.  per  bottle,  to  be  had  of 
all  chemists  and  druggists  throughont  the  United  King- 
dom, or  direct  of  the  manufacturers,  Messrs.  H.  H. 
NERandCo.,  at  47,  Farringdon-street,  London,  E  C 


J.R.D.-We  always  er 
Lodge  news  any  record 
matters  of  ptrsonal  dig 
should  be  flooded  aflerw 
tions,  and  recrimination? 

J.P.C.-Too  late. 

F.L.— The  resolution  h( 
cannot  insert  the  printed  letti 
Games  ia  now  closed  iu  ourcolVmiij! 


vour  to  omit  from  repnrls  of 
to  be  founded  upon 


■vhich  1 


disi  ute,  othei 
explanations,    cirrei 
iild  not  be  edifying. 

already    appeared.     W 
all  advocacy  of  Kissin 


GOOD  TEMPLARS  TO  THE  FRONT. 

Beg.  W.  Woodail,  G.G.— At  tlie  Hull  Horse 
Show  and  Procession,  on  .Tune  14,  Bro.  W.  Woodail 
G.G.,  took  tlie  eighth  prize  with  his  black  mare  in 
a  class  of  44  horses,  one  of  the  largest  in  the  show. 
"  A  man's  teetctalism  is  not  wortli  mi-.cli  if  his  cat 
and  dog  don't  benefit  by  it." 


Wk  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raine's  advertisement,  which  will  be  found 
m  these  pages,— [Adtt.I 


392 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


JCKK  21,  1886. 


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and  Great  Kaatem,  by  Metropolitan  RaUway  md  Gower  street  and  Klnrt  Croaa.    Frequent  OmnlhuBea  from  South  Kaatem,  London 
Chatham,  and  Dover,  and  Sonth  Western  Stationa.    "  Comfort  with  economy."    larjg  Card  on  appUcaUon. 

Important  <#oti£c  to  Jlbbcrtiscrs. 

We  would  impress  upon  Advertisers  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columnB.  Tha  extensive  cii  culalhion  of  the 
WatchwoiU)— the  Official  Orpan  of  the  Grand  Lodge- 
should  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  commuoi- 
cating  matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  The  most  prominent  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  totheannouncsmentsof  Anniversariea 
Annual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &C.,    at  the  following  rates: 

For       fOne  insertion        49.  (kl.  ^        Any    space 

One-  InchJTwo  inseitionaat  ...        33.  6(J. 

of        1  Three      „  „  ...        3s.  Od. 

Space     C Four  and  beyona  ...        ...        28.  6d. 


Including 


the  "Forthcoming 


reference   to   the   Event 
Events  ""colunm. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  under  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach  us  as  IVeivs.  We  can 
only  publish  them  hovrever,  as  Advertisements,  giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  vi:.  : 

SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  WORDS. 
So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  Gd.  a  Public  Meeting  can 
be  advertised  in  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  active 
Temperance  Workers  in  every  Town  in  England,  thu» 
affording  efficient  local  publicity,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  others  visiting  the 
districts.  Beyond  24  Words  the  charge  is  3d.  for  every 
additional  six  Words. 


i  to  W.  H.  Klmpton,  W.D.  Sec, 

June  26th.    Independent    Order  of  Good  Templars. 

A  united  conference  will  be  held  in  Colliers  Rents'  Hall,  Long- 
lane,  Borough,  S.E.,  on  Saturday,  June  26,  at  0.30.  p.m.,  in 
furtherance  o(  Juvenile  Templary  in  the  Metropolitan  Districts. 
A    paper    wUl    l)e    read  by    Bro.  F.    .W._  Lew[s,    W.D.  Chap., 


the  Order  cordially  invited  ;  admis 


Edwards, 
to  all ;  all  members  of 
by  Sub- Lodge  password. 


•V*    IT    WILL    PAY    YOU  "W 

TO  SEND  to  BOWERS  Bros.,  89,  Blackfrlara- 
road,  London,  E.G.,  for  any  description  of  Printing. 
10,000  Handbills,  14b.  6d.  ;  1,000  Memorandums,  5s. 
Paper  Bags  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  Trade 
Prmting,    Cheapest  and  best  bouse  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 

PARCELS  POST. 

SPECIAL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  distribution,  1,000,  48.  6d. 
500,  3b.  Sd.,  with  notice  at  back.  Quantities, 3b.  per  l.GOO 
Posters,  20in.  by  30in.,  100,  98.  ;  Window  Bills,  4s.  per 
100  iu  good  etyle.  Pledge  Cards  and  all  requisites 
Send  name  and  address  and  one  stamp  for  sample 
Estimates  for  all  classes  of  work.     Orders  per  return  Poet 


ALL  PERSONS  interested  in  the  Temperance 
movement  are  requested  to  write  to  the  General 
Secretary,  United  Kingdom  Band  of  Hope  Union,  4, 
Ludgate  Hill,  London,  E.G.,  for  particulars  of  the 
Great  National  Tkmpehance  Fete  to  be  held  at  the 
Crystal  Palace  on  Tuesday,  July  13th. 


ENTERTAINMENTS  provided  for  Fetes, 
Bazaars,  Flower  Shows,  &c.,  consisting  of  ventrilo- 
quism, conjuring,  marionettes,  Ac. — Address,  Entertain- 
ment Depot,  7,  Waterloo-street,  Camberwell,  London. 


gituutions  Mmttb  aui  Vacant, 


BOOT  TRADE.— Wanted,  a  young  man,  with  a 
view  to  manage  a  Bradch  Shop;  must  be  a  good 
repairer  and  maker  of  strong  work. — Apply,  G.  Johnson, 
ScunthoTft',  iJoncaeter. 


iRistcUancouB. 


TKADE     DEPEESSION    AND    STORES.-Send 
One  Penny  Stamp  for  Copies  of  New  Handbill  addressed  to 
the  Working  Class. —J   W.  WARD,  West  Corntortli,  Ferrj  HiU. 


w 


ANTED,    Brother   and    Sister   in  every  Lodge  to 

Sell  "  A  Voice  from  the  Servants'  Hall;"  second  edition 

til  thousKod  ;  by  Xeetotnl  Vegetarian  Butler  ;  sample  copy 


BRITISH  AND  COLONIAL 

TEMPERANCE  CONGRESS. 

JULY,    1886. 


President. 

The  Right  Hon.  and  Right  Rev.  FREDK.  TEMPLE, 

D.D..  Lord  Bishop  ok  London. 

The  Executive  Committee  of  thn  National  Temperance 
League  'are  making  arrangements  for  a  National  and 
Colonial' Temperance  Congress  in  London,  which  will  be 
held  in  the  PRINCES'  HALL.  PICCADILLY,  on 
Jdly14,  15  and  16. 

The  object  of  the  Congress  is  to  receive  imformaiion 
through  written  papers  and  oral  communications,  regard- 
ing (1)  thetextent  of  drinking  habits  in  the  Colonies  and 
dependencies  of  the  British  Empire  ;  (2)  the  regulations 
in  force  in  those  localities  for  restricting  or  prohibiting 
the  drink  traffic  ;  and  (3)  the  results  of  efforts  put  forth 
by  Temperance  Organisations,  Churches,  Sunday-schools, 
IMucational  Boards,  and  other  public  bodies  for  the 
promotion    of    Total      Abstinence    from    Intoxicating 

PROGRAMME. 

Monday,     12   July,   7.30  p.m.— Special     Service    in 

Westminstkb  Abbkt.    Sermon  by  the  Lord  Bishop 

OF  London. 
Tuesday,    13   July,  2  p.m.— Reception  to  Colonial 

Delegates  at  the  Ceystal  Palace.    Chairman:    Dr. 

B.  W.  Richardson,  F.R.S.    Special  Tickets  required, 

3s.  Gd.  each, 
Wednesday,  14  July,   10.30  a.m.— First  sitting  of  the 

Congress.    The  President's  Opening  address. 
Wednesday,      14      July,      2    p.m.— Second     Sitting. 

Chairman  :    Hugh  M.  Matheson,  Esq. 
Thursday,     15     July,      10.30     a.m.— Third     Sitting. 

Chairman  :      His      Eminence     Cardinal-Archbishop 

Manning. 
Thursday,       15     July,      2       p.m.— Fourth     Sitting. 

Chairman.    Sir   Llewkltn  Tuenke,  High  Sheriff  of 


Friday,  16  July.  10.30  a.ni.— Fifth  Sitting,    Chs 
The  Ven.  Archdeacon  Farrar,  D.D.,  F.R.S. 

Friday,  16  July,  2  p.m. — Closing  Sitting.    Chairman  : 
The  Right  Rev.  the  Lord  Bishop  of  London. 
A  fuller  programme  will  be  issued  early  in  July. 

Membership. — Individual  Members,  Ss.;  Temperance 
Organisations  of  all  kinds — local  and  general— (with 
privilege  of  sending  three  delegates),  10s.  Each  member 
and  each  associated  organisation  will  be  entitled  to  a  free 
copy  of  the  official  volume  of  Proceedings. 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT  DEPOTS, 

Triangle  House,Mare  Street, Hackney, E.;  Alpine  House, 

Goldstone  Villas,  West  Brighton. 
Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  2'he  Talent  Finder, 
Andre's  Journal.    Id.  Monthly. 


SCHWEITZER'S 

COCOATINA. 

Anti- Dyspeptic  Cocoa  or  Cfwcolate  Powder, 

GUAKANTEED  PURE  SOLUBLE  COOOA  OF  THE  FINEST 

QUAIITV. 

With  the  E.tccas  of  Fat  Extraoted. 

The  Faoulty  prouounco     it    "  The  most  nutritious,  perfectly 

digestible  Beverage  for  Breakfast,  Luncmeos,  or  Supper,  and 

invaluable  for  Invalids  and  Young  Children." 
HIGHLY  COMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE MEDICALPRESS. 

Being  without  sugar,  spice,  or  other  admixture  it  Buita  all 
palates,  keeps  for  years  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
Btrengfth  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  ic,  and  in  reality  cheaper  than  such  Mixtures. 

Made  instantaneously  with  boiliug  water,  a    tcaspouuful  to  a 

Breakfast  Cup,  costing  less  than  a  Half-penny. 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 
and  iB  specially  adapted  for  early  Breakfast. 

B*ld  by  CbemisU  nnd  Grocers,  in  tins,  at  le.  Od.,  9b.,  69.  6d  .  kc, 
H.  BOHWOITZSR  &  00..  lOiAdaTb-etrettt  3(r»n^,I)Qiidon,W,0 


GOOD   TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    JUNE    21,    1886. 


A  FEW  WORDS  ON  MISSION  WORK. 

By  Bro.  Joseph  Malik.s,  G.W.C.T. 

The  membership  decreased  last  year,  but  it 
now  appears  to  be  advancing.  The  D.L.  re- 
ports generally  shew  that  even  last  year  we  had 
an  increase  of  68  Lodges,  and  many  more  are 
being  formed  by  Lodges  holding  mission  meet- 
ings, and  Special  Sub-Lodge  sessions  to  initiate 
candidates  at  outlying  places.  Each  Lodge 
Deputy  has  had  sent  to  him  a  form  of  petition 
for  charter,  and  if  a  new  Lodge  can  be  pro- 
jected at  an  unoccupied  place,  we  will,  out  of 
the  Mission  fund  contributions,  print  hand- 
bills or  grant  tracts  to  help  in  thus  extending 
the  Order. 

The  Mission  Fund,  however,  needs  further 
aid.  We  last  year  spent  much  more  on  mission 
work  than  we  received  for  the  Mission  Fund. 
This  we  cannot  do  again.  If,  however,  every 
Lodge  will  only  contribute  a  little,  we  may  at 
least  continue  gr.ants  of  printed  matter,  for 
organising  Lodges  where  they  are  needed,  and 
if  the  fund  is  increased  we  can  do  much  more. 
There  is  sent  to  every  Lodge  Deputy  a  quarterly 
collecting  card.  We  ask  each  Lodge  to  at  onoe 
designate  an  earnest  member  to  endeavour 
to  secure  one  penny  monthly  from  each 
member  ;  and  to  send  it  to  the  Worthy  District 
Secretary  with  the  tax  at  the  end  of  the  quarter. 
The  District  Lodges  retain  half  the  fund  for 
local  mission  efforts,  and  the  remainder  comes 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  Mission  Fund.  Failing  a 
member  more  at  liberty,  we  look  to  the  Lodge 
Deputy  to  act  as  Grand  and  District  Lodge 
Agent  in  this  respect. 

Some  Lodges  avoid  the  voluntary  contribu- 
tions of  one  penny  per  month  by  making  a 
bye-law,  charging  an  extra  penny  per  quarter 
for  dues,  and  giving  that  penny  to  the  Mission 
Fund.  This  has  worked  well,  and  may  be  pre- 
ferred by  some  Lodges. 

When  it  was  arranged  to  leave  with  Dis- 
trict Lodges  one-half  of  all  Mission  Fund  re- 
ceipts from  Lodge  collections,  we  had  hoped  that 
the  plan  would  have  the  practical  support  of 
all  District  Lodges,  but  as  yet  the  results  have 
been  very  meagre.  Out  of  these  scanty  re- 
ceipts we  have  promoted  the  formation  of 
Lodges  in  hitherto  unoccupied  places,  and  so 
helped  to  gain  68  more  Lodges  in  England 
than  we  had  last  year.  We  have  also  main- 
tained our  Mission  Agent — Bro.  Wrathall — in 
the  North,  where  much  of  the  money  was  sub- 
scribed,and  are  glad  that  the  main  subscribers  are 
willing  for  us  to  utilise  that  agent  in  other  Dis- 
tricts also.  We  need  several  more  such  agents, who, 
like  him,  will  go — whether  helped  or  not^into 
country  villages  and  speak,  sing,  or  preach 
indoors  and  in  the  open  air,  visit  absent 
members,  and  revive  sleeping  Lodges.  While 
we  want  no  District  to  subscribe  just  for  what 
it  may  get  in  return,  it  is  none  the  less  a  faat 
that  in  most,  if  not  all  cases,  we  could — in 
agents'  services  or  money  grants — help  most 
Districts  to  the  full  extent  of  Lodge  collections 
— because,  through  the  G.L.  a  few  stronger 
Districts  can  help  the  weaker,  and  certain 
personal  contributions  to  G.L.  adds  to  the  funds 
received  from  Lodges.  For  a  District  to  isolate 
itself  by  saying  it  will  raise  and  retain  all  its 
own  mission  fund  is,  at  most,  to  incite  only  a 
spasmodic  eftbrt,  and  in  the  end  this  narrow 
spirit  spreads  to  Sub-Lodges  and  members,  who 
then  similarly  say  they  will  keep  and  spend 
their  own  money. 

The  Grand  Lodge  Executive,  of  course,  will 
not  spend  a  penny  of  mission  money  for  any- 
thing but  mission  work;  end  they  could  leavd 


JcNB  21,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


393 


it  wholly  in  the  hands  of  the  Districts,  but  for 
the  fact  that  a  greater  effort  is  often  made  for  a 
national  than  for  a  local  scheme,  and  that  by 
this  national  plan  they  can  help  some  Districts 
which  are  wholly  unable  to  help  themselves. 


THE  GENERAL  ELECTION. 


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We  are  now  called  upon  as  citizens  of  the 
British  Empire  to  take  part  in  the  election  of  a 
new  Commons  House  of  Parliament.  The 
great  issue  upon  which  rival  parties  will  con- 
test the  constituencies  is  the  question  of 
Irish  Self-Government,  and  it  will  not  be  easy 
to  raise  any  other  question,  however  vital  and 
urgent,  to  such  prominence  asj  seriously 
to  affect  the  public  mind.  But  we 
must  not  forget  that  while  the  new  Parliament 
will  be  elected  with  special  reference  to  Irish 
legislation,  it  is  quite  possible  that  after  the 
settlement  of  the  question  of  the  hour  the  ranks 
of  the  dominant  party  may  be  reunited  and 
form  a  strong  Government  for  passing  domestic 
measures  for  the  better  government  of 
England,  Scotland,  and  Wales.  We  should, 
therefore,  be  recreant  to  duty,  were 
we  to  relax  our  efforts  to  return 
members  pledged  to  give  Home  Rule  for  Eng- 
land in  relation  to  the  removal  of  the  greatest 
of  all  the  evils  that  has  ever  afflicted  any  people. 
If  the  Irish  question  should,  as  it  doubtless  will 
in  many  instances,  govern  our  votes,  we,  as 
earnest  and  true  Temperance  reformers,  cannot 
fail  to  insist  upon  this  condition  at  least  in  ad 
dition  to  any  other  that  may  influence  our 
action — That  the  candidate  we  vote  for 
will  support  a  measure  giving  the  full  and 
direct  veto  power  to  the  inhabitants  of  every 
locality  that  may  choose  to  exercise  it.  Candi- 
dates who  refuse  to  concede  this  power  forfeit 
their  claims  upon  the  confidence  of  Conserva- 
tive electors,  because  they  deny  their  coveted 
constituents  the  power  to  protect  life  and 
property,  and  to  give  fair  scope  to  legiti- 
mate commerce  in  their  midst.  And 
no  true  Liberal  can  refuse  this  power,  because 
he  thus  fails  to  trust  the  people  in  their  several 
localities  with  the  e.xercise  of  a  choice ;  but,  on 
the  contrary,  he  maintains  a  system  by  which 
some  authority  may  be  enabled  to  force  upon 
the  people  terrible  disasters  as  the  result  of  a 
traffic  which  he  refuses  them  the  power  to  pro- 
hibit. 

The  present  contest  affords  a  favourable 
opportunity  for  all  true  patriots  to  mould  the 
future  destinies  of  the  people  of  this  country 
for  all  time  to  come.  "  Drink,"  said  the  late 
lamented  Prince  Leopold,  Duke  of  Albany,  "  is 
the  only  enemy  England  has  to  fear."  Parlia- 
ment is  powerless  of  itself  to  control  it.  The 
people,  and  the  people  only,  by  their  direct 
votes  and  individual  action  in  their  own 
localities  can  repulse  and  vanquish  this  enemy  ; 
and  the  despot  who  denies  them  this  rightful 
power  is  unworthy  of  the  confidence  of 
intelligent,  liberty-loving,  and  patriotic  English- 
men. 


District  Electoral  Deputies  should  lose  no 
time  in  counselling  prompt  and  wise  action 
on  the  part  of  Constituency  and  Lodge  Elec- 
toral Superintendents.  Meetings  of  the 
members  of  the  Order  should  be  called 
wherever  possible.  Copies  of  the  Good  Templar 
manifesto,  embodying  the  resolution  adopted  at  the 
last  Grand  Lodge  Session,  maj  be  obtained  from 
the  Grand  Lodge  Office  for  enclosing  in  letters  to 
Members  of  Parliament  and  candidates;  and  other 
suitable  literature  may  also  be  obtained  from  the 
same  source.  Some  additional  leaflets  wiU  doubt- 
less also  be  issued.  The  G.E.S.  will  be  ready  to 
give  counsel  in  special  cases  where  needed,  and 
communications  should  be  addressed  to  hira  at  3, 
Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London,  E.G. 

Bko.  John  Kempstbb  has  received  communica- 
tions from  sever.ll  constituencies  seeking  candidates, 
«nd  it  is  possible  thHt  his  csrididatute  may  shortly 
Ihi  knnounsed. 


THE   DUTY  OF   THE   TEMPERANCE 
PARTY  IN  THE  PRESENT  CRISI S. 


Bro.  Guy  Hayler,  D.E.S.,  East  Ridmg  of 
Yorkshire,  has  issued  an  address  to  the  members, 
in  which  he  says  : — 

"  Xn  appeal  to  the  country  upon  the  great  Irish 
Question  is  upon  us,  and  within  a  few  weeks  the 
voice  of  the  people  will  have  been  delivered.  It 
may  be  that  in  some  constituencies  the  ques- 
tion of  Temperance,  for  which  we  have 
fought  so  long,  will  during  the  contest  be 
overlooked  or  abandoned  ;  let  this,  however,  not 
be  the  case  in  this  district.  Our  watchword  in  the 
past  has  been  '  Vote  fur  vote,"  and  .' Nothiui^  for 
Nothing'  ;  to-day  it  is  still  the  same.  Under  the 
grand  old  banner  of  "  Total  abstinence  for  the  in- 
dividual and  prohibition  fnr  tlie  State  "  we  still 
march  forward,  determined  to  have  the  power 
placed  in  the  hands  of  the  people  to  '  veto  '  the 
liquor  traffic,  and  thus  remove  from  the  country 
an  evil  which  William  Ewart  (Jladstone,  the  Prime 
Minister,  declares  equal  in  extent  to  the  three 
great  historic  scourges,  viz.,  war,  pestilence,  and 
famine. 

We  have  in  the  past  looked  forward,  hoping  a^nd 
believing  that  both  political  parties  would  acknow- 
ledge the  evils  arising  from  the  liquor  traffic,  and 
would  have  adopted  even  Prohibition  as  part  of 
their  platform  ;  but  unfortunately  this  has  not  been 
the  case.  The  Conservative  party  by  making 
common  cause  with  brewers  and  publicans  and 
opposing  not  only  "  Local  Option,"  tut  the  almost 
universal  demand  of  the  people  for  Sunday 
Closing,  can  neither  expect  nor  claim  any  Temper- 
ance vote  in  the  forthcoming  contest.  For  even  in 
this  Parliament  we  find  that  by  the  votes  of  the  Con- 
servative peers,  led  by  Lord  Salisbury,  the  Durham 
Sunday  Closing  Bill  was  rejected  in  the  House  of 
Lords  on  the  23rd  of  May,  and  that,  by  the  com- 
bined votes  of  the  Conservatives  and  brewers  in 
the  House  of  Commons.  Ou  the  4th  of  June,  the 
English  Sunday  Closing  Bill  (No.  2),  after  having 
been  amended  in  Committee  was  delayed  so  as  if 
possible  to  prevent  its  adoption  during  the  present 
Parliament. 

With  the  Liberal  Party  it  is  different.  Local 
Option  and  Sunday  Closing  have  now  to 
all  intents  and  purposes  been  made  planks  in 
their  political  programme, having  not  only  received 
the  support  of  the  Prime  Minister,  Mr.  Gladstone, 
in  the  Commons,  and  Lord  Granville  in  the  Lords, 
but  that  of  the  Liberal  Federation,  the  Beform 
Union,  and  the  Liberal  Councils  throughout  the 
country.  A  large  majority  of  the  Liberal  party 
have  also  supported  the  bill  preventing  publicans 
from  supplying  children  under  14  years  of  age 
with  drink  ;  the  abolition  of  the  payment  of 
wages  in  public  -  houses  ;  the  closing  of 
public  -  houses  on  election  days,  and  making 
their  use  illegal  for  committee-rooms,  ikc. ,  &c. , 
and  many  other  measures,  having  for  their  object 
the  lessening  of  the  evils  resulting  from  the  liquor 
traffic.  This  warrants  us  in  believing  that  the 
Liberal  party  will  settle  the  great  question  in  future 
upon  the  lines  indicated  in  the  resolution  of  our 
noble  leader.  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  and  repeatedly 
affirmed  by  increasing  majorities  in  the  House  of 
Commons. 

Our  duty  is,  therefore,  plain,  and  must  not  be 
forgotten  for  a  moment,  even  in  the  present  crisis. 
Our  existence  must  be  known  and  felt  by  both 
political  parties.  We  must  let  it  be  understood 
that  whatever  else  politicians  do  they  must  give  up 
all  hope  of  our  vote  unless  for  candidates  that  can 
give  aatisfactary  assurances  in  view  of  Temperance 
legislation. 


Highland  Te.mpeeaxce  League. — A  meeting  of 
the  Highland  Temperance  League  was  held  at  the 
residence  of  Lady  Ashburton,  Kent  House, 
Knightsbridge  (Colonel  M'Donald  M'Donald  in  the 
chair),  to  hear  an  account  of  the  Temperance  move- 
ment in  the  Highlands  from  Mr.  Robertson,  agent 
of  the  League.  The  work  was  shewn  to  be  pro- 
gressing most  satisfactorily,  especially  amongst  the 
crofters,  who,  Mr.  Robertson  said,  "  husbanded  the 
little  they  had  got,  all  they  wanted  being  free 
course  that  they  might  get  the  fruits  of  their  in- 
dustry. The  gratifying  statement  was  also  made 
that  three-fourths  of  the  Highland  ministers  were 
now  total  abstainers. 

Complimentary  Dinners,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evenings  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Sooietiesi 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club< 
Bridewell-place,  London,  E.G.,  opposite  Ludgate  Ilill 
Siatioa.    Stiigtly  Temperance  prinoiples. 


POLITICAL  ACTION. 

Hackney  (Central).— On  Tuesday  night  a 
numerous  deputation  of  Temperance  electors 
of  Central  Hackney  had  a  conference  with 
Major  Sharp  Hume,  the  Liberal  candidate,  at 
the  Lower  Clapton  Congregational  School-room. 
—The  Rev.  T.  C.  Udall,  president  of  the  Central 
Hackney  Local  Option  and  Alliance  Union,  was  m 
the  chair,  and  several  of  the  leaders  of  the  Good 
Templar  Order  were  als.)  present.  A  long 
discussion  took  place  in  which  Bro.  W.  Dobson, 
(Dalston)  P.D.C.T.,  was  the  leading  spokesman, 
as  to  the  requirements  of  the  Temperance  party 
in  the  matter  of  future  legislation,  and  how  far 
the  candidate  would  come  up  to  their  wishes. 
— Major  Hume  said  he  was  strongly  in  favour  of 
carrying  out  the  full  programme  as  propounded 
by  the  United  Kingdom  Alliance,  and  if  elected 
he  would  do  all  he  could  to  give  ligislative  effect 
to  the  Local  0  ption  resolutions  introduced  by  Sir 
Wilfrid  Lawson,  and  thrice  affirmed  by  the 
House  of  Commons.— On  the  motion  of  Bro.  E.  A. 
Gibson,  seconded  by  Bro.  Page,  a  resolution  was 
unanimously  adopted  approving  of  Major  Hume's 
candidature,  and  promising  to  use  the  best 
endeavours  to  promote  his  election. 


S/MXjM^^. 


At  the  Recent  Election  for  three  vacancies  on 
Cramlington  Lociil  Board,  out  of  eight  candidates 
for  the  three  seats,  Bro.  Uobkirk,  W.D.S.,  headed 
the  poll  by  a  lart^e  majority.  He  has  also  been 
returned  as  a  member  of  the  Tynemouth  Union 
Board  of  Guardians. 

American  Freemasonry  and  Pctblicans. — The 
Masonic  Grand  Lodge  uf  Ohio,  U.S.A.,  has  adopted 
a  resolution  declaring  it  to  be  the  opinion  of  that 
body  that  the  selling  of  intoxicating  drinks  should 
disqualify  anj'one  from  initiation  into,  or  affiliation 
with,  any  Masonic  body. 

The  Juvenile  Temple  connected  with  the  Old 
Fortieth  Military  Lodge  at  Portsmouth  has  in- 
creased from  34  to  100  members  during  the  quar- 
ter. This  Temple  was  before  located  at  Aden,  on 
the  Red  Sea,  with  the  Regiment,  and  while  there 
issued  a  model  programme. 

The  Ch.\llenoe  Shield.  — I  see  that  some 
friends  have  been  setting  a  given  value  upon  the 
Challenge  Shield.  We  do  not  know  it?  value,  but 
the  original  donor  would  not  like  other  would- 
be  donors  to  be  deterred  by  too  high  an  estimate. 
The  Shield  is  an  exact  reproduction  of  an  ancient 
original  of  great  value,  and  is  remarkably  appro- 
priate in  design,  while  the  case  in  which  it  is 
mounted  cost  a  good  many  pounds.  If  any  others 
desire  to  give  another  piece  of  plate,  no  doubt  the 
G.  L.  Executive  would  have  it  well  mounted. 

QUESTIONS  ANSWERED. 

Question  :  If  a  member,  who  is  not  changing  hia 
residence,  applies  for  his  clearance  card,  can  the 
Lodge  refuse  by  vote  to  grant,  it. 

Answer  :  As  a  rule  the  Lodge  is  bound  to  grant 
the  card,  unless  a  charge  is  pending  or  the  member 
is  indebted  to  the  Lodge.  To  persistently  refuse 
is  to  try  to  turn  a  fraternal  home  into  a  prison.  Such 
refusal  can  be  appealed  against.  Yet  if  the  card  is 
applied  for  under  an  apparent  misunderstanding, 
the  Lodge  may  request  the  applicant  to  postpone 
the  application  for  a  week  or  so. 

Qiiestioii ;  Is  a  member,  after  serving  a  term  as 
W.C.T.,  always  afterwards  entitled  to  designate 
himself  as  a  "  Past  Worthy  Chief  Templar"?  or 
does  he  only  own  that  title  while  in  the  P.W.C.T.'a 
chair. 

Answer  :  He  retains  the  title  as  long  as  he  lives, 
unless  he  forfeits  it  by  misconduct,  or  by  failing  to 
remain  in  the  Order. 

Qnestim  :  Whish  Lodge  in  England  has  the 
largest  number  of  members? 

Answer:  Probably  the  "Gleam  of  Sunshine" 
Lodge,  Birkenhead,  which  last  quarter  paid  tax  on 
300  members.  The  "  Kingston-upon-HuU  "  Lodge 
apparently  came  next  by  paying  tax  on  283 
members. 

Noie. — Questions  of  law  can  only  be  answered  if 
sent  through  the  District  Deputy,  and  such  ques- 
tions must  not  involve  pending  cases  of  discipline 
which  must  be  dealt  with  by  trial,  appeal^  &c.,  in 
harmony  witil  the  Constitution. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  21,  1886. 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

The  Wliit-lMondny  holiday  has  passed  off  quietly. 
Thousands  of  toil-worn  artisans  were  glad  to  escape 
for  a  time  from  their  work,  and  repair  for  a  few 
hours  to  the  suburbs  and  parks  of  this  great 
Metropolis  ;  whilst  others,  taking  advantage  of  cheap 
trips,  left  the  sninke-begrimed  cities  behind  and  en- 
joyed a  short  spell  iit  the  seaside.  The  working- 
men's  holidays  are  being  appreciated  more  year  by 
year,  and  instead  of  being  occasions  for  drunken 
bouts  and  the  like,  as  in  some  former  years,  are  now 
spent  in  recreation  of  a  purer  and  better  kind. 
This  improvement  in  the  habits  of  the  people  is 
traceable  above  everything  else  to  the  spread  of 
Temperance,  and  as  the  blessini^s,  both  personal 
and  national,  of  sobriety  become  more  apparent,  so 
our  Bank  Holidays  will  bo  of  increased  advantage 
and  benefit  to  the  working  classes  of  our  land. 

A  few  years  ago  it  was  not  at  all  an  unusual 
occurrence  to  find  from  50  to  100  charges  to  be 
dealt  with  at  most  of  the  metropolitan  police- 
courts.  Last  Tuesday  morning  the  total  number 
of  cases  down  for  hearing  at  the  12  courts 
reached  2.5G,  »>r  an  average  of  24i  for 
each  district.  Southwark  headed  the  list  with 
3G  ;  Thames  had  33  ;  Worship-street,  32  ;  the 
shortest  lists  were  Highgate  three,  and  Hampstead 
only  two.  Wlien  it  is  remembered  there  were  over 
CO, 000  upon  the  Heath,  thi^  last  number  is  indeed 
remarkable,  and  says  much  for  the  good  order 
maintained  by  so  large  a  crowd. 

The  above  figures  show  that,  despite  the  large 
influx  of  visitors  from  the  countryj  and  the  im- 
mense crowds  fincking  to  every  available  open  space 
in  and  around  t!ie  great  Metropolis,  only  one  in 
about  20,000  inhabitants  was  charged  with 
violating  the  law.  If  you  take  away  the  charges 
for  drunkenness  the  percentage  would  not  have 
been  more  than  one  in  100,000. 

The  holiday  amusements  in  Dublin  were  attended 
with  an  unusually  large  number  of  accidents  and 
brawls,  mostly  bi  ought  about  by  intoxication.  Over 
50  cases  were  treated  in  Mercer's  Hospital,  and  35  in 
Jervis-street.  What  a  pity  it  is  men  will  not 
realise  how  senseless  it  is  to  take  that  which  makes 
them  forget  their  manliness  and  act  like  infuriated 
beasts.  If  the  power  of  local  self-government 
would  shut  up  the  whisky  shops  of  ''Quid 
Ireland"  and  help  to  make  t;he  nation  sober,  one 
can  only  hope  thut  such  a  measure  may  speedily  be 


There  still  exist  those  who  advocate  the  use  of 
grog  in  tlie  Naval  and  Merchant  Services,  and 
who  will  tell  you  it  would  be  impossible  for  sailors 
to  perform  their  duties  if  they  did  not  receive 
their  allowance  of  rum  and  water.  The  other 
night  I  was  in  the  company  of  an  old  sailor,  who 
has  been  three  times  round  the  world,  and 
taken  part  in  over  a  score  battles.  Besides 
this,  some  25  yc-v.va  ago  he  received  a  Royal 
Humane  Society  s  medal  for  saving  a  fellow- 
shipmate's  life.  Since  he  left  the  service  he  has 
been  a  seaman's  missionary  in  various  parts  of  the 
kingdom.  His  experience  of  seafaring  life  is  about 
as  extensive  as  it  is  possible  for  one  man  to  obtain, 
and  an  opinion  on  the  grog  question  from  suclj  an 
one  is  a  thousand  times  more  valuable  than  any 
disquisition  of  the  most  learned  theoretical  teacher 
of  the  day. 

He  read  to  me  a  few  selections  from  some  short 
papers  he  had  written  when  in  active  service, 
one  of  which  was  a  description  of  what  sailors  have 
to  do  when  there  is  a  storm  at  sea.  At  the 
concbision  of  the  account  the  following  passage 
occurred  :— 

"  Here  I  pause  a  moment  to  say  a  word  on  the 
serving  of  the  Rrog,  a  composition  of  rum  and 
water.  The  use  of  this  stuff  is  of  old  date 
in  the  navy,  and  wmild  seem  to  be  considered  essential 
to  uavigation.  In  what  are  called  Temperance  ships  no 
grog  is  served,  neither  after  reefing  of  topsails  nor  at  any 
other  time  ;  but  what  is  very  shameful  in  many  instances, 
no  substitute  ia  allowed.  If  sailors  might  have  cotfee 
instead  of  rum  they  would  thankfully  accept  the  sub- 
stitute, for  coffee  is  incomparably  a  better  stimulant. 
The  invigoration  from  the  mm  is  only  momentary,but  the 
wholesome  effect  of  the  coffee  is  felt  for  an  li<.ur.  When, 
however,  the  latter  is  not  forthcoming,  the  sailors  very 
excusably  observe,  '  Better  grog  than  nothing.'  " 

The  above  experience  is  one  that  may  be  ex- 
tended to  every  occupation.  Some  there  are  who 
think  they  would  not  be  able  to  work  without 
beer.  But  if  they  could  be  persuaded  to  try  coffee 
they      would      find      that    instead      of      becom- 


ing sleepy  and  needing  constant  stimulation, 
the  head  would  be  much  clearer,  and  the  mental 
and  perceptive  faculties  considerably  brighter. 
One  of  the  best  and  most  invigorating  drinks  for 
the  summer  is  coffee  made  in  the  morning  (the 
sugar  and  milk  added  at  the  time),  and  allowed  to 
cool.  A  cup  of  this  taken  after  dinner  will  be 
found  more  refreshing  than  all  the  alcoholic  liquor 
in  England, 

An  interesting  discussion  took  place  the  other  day 
in  the  Brighton  Town  Council.  It  appears  that 
during  the  season  a  series  of  promenade  concerts 
are  given  in  the  Pavilion  at  this  famous  watering- 
place  ;  and,  although  refreshments  are  on  sale, 
alcoholicliquors  have  been  rigorously  excluded.  This 
wise  precaution  is  appreciated  by  all  visitors,  and 
the  concerts  are  well  patronised  by  the  townsmen 
and  visitors,alargenumber  of  whom  would  instantly 
withdraw  their  patronage  if  the  *'taps"  were  turned 
on.  Some  members  (no  doubt  connected  with 
the  "trade'")  of  the  Town  Council  thought 
that  drink  should  be  sold  at  these  gatherings,  and  a 
motion  to  this  eS"ect  was  brought  before  the  Council. 
This  body,  however,  wisely  refused  to  be  parties 
to  a  movement  to  lower  and  degrade  their  town,  and 
the  motion  was  rejected  by  a  large  majority.  It  is 
an  open  secret  that  tlie  members  of  a  certain  Order 
have  very  materially  aided  in  bringing  about  such  a 
healthy  public  sentiment  in  the  celebrated  Sussex 
resort. 

*■> 
An  important  decision  was  given  at  the  City 
Summons  Court  on  Saturday,  June  12.  The  land- 
lady of  a  public-house  was  summoned  for  keeping 
her  house  open  during  prohibited  hours,  and 
also  for  permitting  drunkenness  upon  her  pre- 
mises. The  first  charge  broke  down,  but  it 
was  proved  that  two  men  were  in  the  house  drunk 
on  a  Sunday  afternoon.  It  was  urged  in  defence 
that  the  men  were  friends ;  but  Sir  Thomas 
Owden  said  this  made  no  aiffcrence,  for  no  keeper 
of  a  public-houso  was  justified  in  permitting 
drunkenness  at  any  time.  A  fine  of  10s.  was 
enforced. 

The  movement,  inaugurated  under  the  presi- 
dency of  Mr.  Herbert  J.  Gladstone,  to  provide 
physical  recreation  for  the  working  classes  is  one 
that  should  commend  itself  to  all.  There  are 
many  amongst  us  who  would  gladly  indulge 
in  such  manly  exercises  as  gymnastics,  calis- 
thenics, &c.,  only  our  means  are  so  limited 
we  are  not  able  to  do  so.  The  object 
of  the  National  Physical  Recreation  Society  is  to 
place  the  necessary  apparati  for  obtaining  such 
recreation  within  tlie  reach  of  all.  The  Council  is 
composed  of  several  well-known  athletes  and 
cricketers,  and  I  trust  they  will  be  able  to  launch 
their  project  successfully. 

On  Tuesday  night  last  the  inaugural  meeting  of 
the  Deaf  and  Dumb  Temperance  Army,  to  which 
I  referred  some  months  since  as  in  course  of 
formation,  was  held  at  the  St.  Mark's  Parochial 
Hall,  York-street,  Walworth-road,  London,  under 
the  presidency  of  the  Rev.  A.  G.  Ormsby,  who  was 
supported,  among  others,  by  Mr.  E.  H.  Pickersgill, 
M.P.  There  was  a  good  attendance  of  the  deaf 
and  dumb  of  South  London  present.  The  Rev.  E. 
Abraham,  the  president  and  founder  of  this  new 
Temperance  organisation,  acted  as  interpreter,  and 
at  the  outset  of  the  proceedings  gave  an  account  of 
the  formation  of  the  aimy,  which  already  has  a 
large  number  of  honorary  supporters  amongst 
members  of  Parliament  and  well-known  gentlemen 
in  the  Temperance  world.  The  society  aims  at 
establishing  branches  of  the  army  all  over  the 
country  among  the  deaf  and  dumb. 

The  writer  of  the  leading  article  in  the  Daih/ 
Nciv.'i  of  Wednesday  last  is  certainly  labouring 
under  a  delusion.  He  says: — "The  teetotalers 
feel  uneasy  so  long  as  it  is  a  matter  of  uncertainty 
whether  alcohol  is  or  is  not  a  food."  Wlioever 
wrote  these  words  would  do  well  to  read  over  the 
opinions  nf  eminent  medical  men  upon  this  question, 
given  in  Mr.  Gustafson's  '^Foundation  of  Death."  If 
there  is  one  thing  more  than  another  upon  which 
the  doctors  are  agreed,  it  is  that  alcohol  is  abso- 
lutely useless  as  a  food.  Hence  we  have  no  anxiety 
on  this  score. 

Free  Lance. 


"Ah,"  exclaimed  a  lover  as  he  described  his 
sweetheart  to  his  mother,  "you  should  have  seen 
Emily  yesterday  I  She  had  on  anew  hourbnn  hat 
and  a  wine-coloured  silk  that  made  h»r  perfectly 
intoxicating." 


SONS  OF  TEMPERANCE. 

The  Slst  annual  session  of  the  National  Division 
of  the  Order  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance  is  this 
year  held  at  Sunderland.  The  National  Division 
was  opened  on  Whit  Monday  morning,  Bro.  Wight- 
man,  M.P.,  presiding,  and  140  delegates,  from 
most  of  the  towns  in  the  United  Kingdom,  baing 
present.  The  report  shewed  the  number  of  mem- 
bers in  the  Order  in  the  United  Kingdom  to 
be  21,300  ;  the  sick  and  funeral  fund  amounts  to 
£03,073  ;  Ihe  management  fund  to  £3,201 
and  the  lienevolent  fund  to  £954.  It  had 
been  intended  to  hold  an  open  air  demonstration, 
but,  owing  to  the  bad  weather,  a  public  meeting 
was  held  in  the  Brougham-street  Chapel.  General 
condemnation  was  expressed  ofthe  House  of  Lords 
for  throwing  out  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing  Bill, 
and  a  resolution  in  favour  of  voting  only  for  those 
didates  who  would  support  Local  Option  was 
carried.  Tea  was  after.vards  provided,  and  in  the 
evening  another  public  meeting  was  held,  the 
Mayor  (Alderman  Preston)  presiding,  who 
announced,  amidst  applause,  that  he  had  become 
one  of  the  Sons  of  Temperance.  The  meeting  was 
also  addressed  by  a  number  of  delegates. 


THE  REVENUE  FROM  DRINK. 

Social  reformers  maintain  that  the  moral  and 
social  evils  resulting  from  the  use  of  alcohol  are  too 
great  to  be  atoned  for  by  the  revenue  which  it 
yields.  This  was  the  view  of  John  Wesley  in 
1784,  when  he  wrote  to  Mr.  Pitt,  the  Prime 
Minister,  a  strong  letter  of  remonstrance,  in  which 
he  said  :  *'  Surely  that  gold  is  bought  too  dear  if  it 
is  the  price  of  blood."  That  this  is  a  reasonable 
view  is  clear  from  the  fact  that  codI,  calculating 
statesmen  acknoivledge  its  justice.  It  was  in  the 
earlier  portion  of  last  century  that  the  duties  on 
alcoholic  liquors  became  an  important  feature  in 
the  national  Budget.  Sir  Robert  Walpole  had  dis- 
covered in  them  a  grand  source  of  revenue,  and 
while  laying  a  tax  on  alcohol  he  took  care  to  en- 
courage the  consumption.  Lord  Chesterfield  de- 
nounced this  policy  with  great  severity.  Speaking 
of  the  "  Gin  Acts  "  of  174.3,  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
he  said:  *'Vice,  my  lords,  is  not  properly  to  be 
taxed,  but  to  be  suppressed.  Luxury  may  very 
properly  be  taxed  ;  but  the  use  of  these  things 
which  are  simply  hurtful — hurtful  in  their  own 
nature  and  in  every  degree — is  to  be  prohibited." 
In  18G0,  Mr.  Gladstone  .  .     said,  with   regard 

to  Temperance  legislation  :  **  Certainly  I  shall  not 
think  it  compatible  with  my  duty  to  oppose  any 
such  plan  as  the  Permissive  Bill  on  fiscal  grounds. 
I  should,  myself  urge  that  fiscal  grounds,  whether 
they  be  important  or  not,  must  necessarily  be 
secondary  to  that  question.  .  .  .  It  ought  to  be 
decided  on  entirely  social  and  moral  grounds." 
-The  Reformer. 


Good  Templar  iNorsTRiAL  Exhibition. — On 
Tuesday  afternoon  last  an  interesting  industrial  ex- 
hibition and  flower  show,  iu  aid  of  the  funds  of 
the  South  London  Lodge  and  Juvenile  Temple, was 
openedatthe  Bible  Christian  School-room,  Waterloo- 
road,  S.E.  The  opening  ceremony  was  performed 
by  Bro.  the  Rev.  A.  W.  Jephson,  vicar  of  St. 
John's,  Waterloo-road,  who  remarked  that  exhibi- 
tions were  always  pleasant  things.  The  present 
one  was  very  near  and  dear  to  his  own  heart, 
because  it  was  held  in  connection  with  the  great 
Order  to  which  he  had  the  pleasure  of  belonging — 
the  Order  of  Good  Templars.  What  they  wanted 
was  to  raise  funds  for  the  purpose  of  extending 
their  worli  as  a  Lodge  and  as  an  Order  in  that  part 
of  South  London.  The  need  for  Temperance  work 
was  overwhelming.  Upon  the  motion  of  Bro.  J. 
Woollacott,  W.D.T.,  seconded  by  Bro.  the  Rev.W. 
H.  Tickell,  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to 
Bro.  Jephson,  who  was  presented  with  a  bouquet 
by  Miss  Gracie  Robinson,  a  young  lady  of  three 
summers.  In  addition  to  the  exhibits,  which  were 
of  an  interesting  nature,  there  were  stalls  for  the 
sale  of  fancy  articles  and  refreshments,  over  which 
Sisters  Mrs.  Woollacott  and  Misses  Robinson, Lane, 
and  Scammell  presided.  Tlie  exhibition  was 
open  on  Wednesday,  when  Mr.  Walter  Wren 
(Liberal  candidate  for  North  Lambeth)  presided  at 
the  opening,  and  on  Thursday,  when  General 
Eraser,  V.C.,  M.P.  (North  Lambeth),  performed 
the  opening  ceremony. 

PmzE  PicTOKiAL  Readings  for  Lodges.  Temples 
Bttflds  of  Hope,  Ac,  in  packets,  containing  20  different 
kinds.  Price  6d.  each  packet,  poet  free  from  John 
Kempater  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street.  Iiondon 
E.G.— tAt>VT.3 


June  21,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


TAKING  TEA  WITH  THE  G.W.Co.  OF 
SWEDEN. 

On  theinvitatioQ  of  the  Middlesex  District  Exeou- 
tive,  a  very  pleasant  and  interesting  gathering  was 
held  on  the  ilth  inst.,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
Bridewell-place,  New  Bridge-street,  EC,  tu  greet 
and  welcome  Bro.  Wavrinsky,  G.W.Co.  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Sweden,  who  ia  spending  a  short 
holiday  in  London  for  the  purpose  v(  in- 
forming himeeU  of  such  of  our  manners 
and  customs  as  are  new  to  him,  and  to  study  the 
Temperance  and  philanthropic  movements  of  the 
country.  Having  so  distinguished  a  brother 
amongst  them,  the  "  largest  District  Lodge  in  the 
world"  did  the  correct  thing  in  paying  this 
mark  of  fraternal  recognition.  The  following 
members  of  the  Order  were  present  at  tea : 
— Bro.  Wavrinsky,  and  Bros.  Dr.  Dawson  Burns  ; 
W.  Winton,  D.O.T.;  W.  Sutherland,  W.D.Co.; 
J.  W.  Jones,  D.E.S.;  Sister  Sliakespeare,  D.V.T.; 
J.  H.  Retallack  Moloney,  W.D.S. ;  John  Hilton, 
W.D.Tr.  ;  W.  Rains,  W.D.Ch.  ;  J.  Lambert, 
W.D.M.  ;  H.  J.  Easton,  W.D.A.S.  ;  Sister  Har- 
naack,  P.D.A^.T.  ;  Sister  Weeks,  P.D.V.T.  ;  Bro. 
and  Sister  InsuU  ;  Bro.  and  Sister  Vincent ;  Bro. 
Rev.  — .  Collett  ;  Bro.  H.  Ansell,  and  Bro.  T.  C. 
Macrow,  all  of  Middlesex ;  Bros.  C.  Pinhorn, 
D.C.T.  ;  W.  E.  Hooper,  W.D.Co.;  J.  Hodges, 
W.D.S.  ;  John  Mann,  P.W.D.T.,  of  E.  and  M. 
Surrey, 

Bro.  WiNTON  presided,  and  the  tea,  which  was 
of  an  excellent  description,  was  done  hearty  justice 
to,  as  evidenced  by  the  commendable  promptitude 
with  which  the  plates  were  cleared  of  their  con- 
tents.    This,  however,  by-the-way. 

Bro.  Moloney  having  read  letters  from  Bros.  J. 
Kempster,  G.  E.S.  Superintendent  Foster,  and 
others,  regretting  that  their  engagements  prevented 
their  j.ttendance,  brief  addresses  of  welcome  were 
given  by  Bros. Winton,  Pinhorn,  and  Dr.  Burns. 

Bro.  Wavrix.sk Y  then  rose  to  address  the 
meeting,  and  was  heartily  greeted.  He  thanked 
them  very  much  for  their  kindness  for  thus  coming 
together  to  do  him  honour,  and  assured  them  that 
that  evening  would  long  linger  as  a  pleasant 
memory  in  the  days  that  were  to  come.  Our 
brother's  speech  contained  some  interesting  par- 
ticulars of  the  rise  and  progress  of  the  Order  in 
Sweden.  The  total  abstainers,  we  were  told, 
might  be  reckoned  at  200,000,  and  this,  he  thought, 
was  good,  when  it  was  considered  that  the  popula- 
tion was  only  the  same  as  that  of  London,  and 
scattered  over  the  entire  country.  As  to 
Good  Templary,  the  Grand  Lodge,  owing 
allegiance  to  the  R.W.G.L.  of  the  World,  was  the 
strongest  and  most  influential,  and  numbered 
40,000  members  in  1,000  Lodges.  There  are  also 
two  other  Templar  Orders — the  "  Hickmanites  " 
and  the  "  Scandinavian  Templar  Order,  '  this  latter 
an  excrement  of  the  Hickmanites  and  the  best  of 
them.  These  two  bodies  have  about  35,000 
members  between  them.  It  appears,  how- 
ever, that  the  three  organisations  agree 
together  well  and  interchange  visits.  This 
multiplicity  of  Orders  having  the  same  name 
has  hitherto  rather  liindei-ed  the  work  than  pushed 
it  on  ;  but  since  the  new  year  this  state  of  thinE>s 
has  been  altered,  and  the  eft'orts  of  tlie  Templars  are 
being  more  recognised  and  appreciated.  It  seems 
that  a  joint  committee  of  the  three  bodies  has  been 
formed  with  the  Hickmanlte  G.  W.C.T.  at  its  head. 
This  committee  meets  quarterly,  and  to  it  are  sub- 
mitted any  dissensions  or  troubles  that  may  have 
arisen  between  the  Lodges,  for  mutual  considera- 
tion and  amicable  settlement,  and  this  plan 
is  working  smoothly  and  well.  The  committee  has 
also  done  good  in  another  direction.  It  has  inter- 
viewed the  Prime  Minister  to  obtain  an  expression 
of  the  sympathy  of  the  Government  for  the  move- 
ment, and  after  that  dignatary  had  recovered  from 
his  surprise  to  seethe  "quarrelsome  Templars  " 
united,  he  cordially  assured  the  deputation  of  his 
interest  and  influence,  and  promised  to  do  some- 
thing to  help  them.  This  promise  was  subsequently 
fulfilled,  and  the  committee  was  granted  a  sum  of 
8,000  crowns  (about  £-450)  for  the  dissemination  of 
Temperance  literature.  A  literature  committee 
was  formed,  and  Bro.  Wavrinsky  was  chosen  chair- 
man. One  of  the  objects  undertaken  by  this  com- 
mittee is  the  formation  of  a  National  Library  of 
Temperance  Works,  and  Bro.  Wavrinsky  stated  that 
the  committee  would  much  appreciate  gifts  of 
standard  Temperance  publications  for  the 
library  from  anyone  who  might  Iiave 
them  to  spare.  One  thing  about  the  Lodges  j 
in    Sweden    is    that  not    only    are    all    sectarian  | 


topics  and  party  politics  tabooed,  but  nothing  is 
known  of  Temperance  politics,  and  our  brother 
promised  on  his  return  to  do  what  he  could  to 
change  this,  and  had  resolved  at  the  next  G.L. 
Session  to  move  for  the  election  of  a  Grand 
Electoral  Superintendent.  His  visit,  Bro.  Wav- 
rinsky reraarUed,  in  conclusion,  had  given  him  a 
great  deal  of  knowledge,  which  he  hoped  to  utilise 
for  the  advancement  of  the  Order  on  his  return  to 
Sweden.     (Applause.) 

Bro.  J.  1L\XN  in  thanking  the  guest  of  the  even- 
ing for  his  address,  urged  him  to  do  what  he  could 
to  establish  Bands  of  Hope  or  Juvenile  Temples 
in  Sweden.  Bro.  the  Rev.  Collett  also  spoke,  and 
the  proceedings  closed. 


CHARACTER  DRESS. 

Bro.  Joseph  Kesterton,  W.D.G.,  Warwick- 
shire, writes  : — I  desire  to  express  my  extreme 
re£;ret  at  the  action  of  Grand  Lodge  in  relation  to 
character  dress.  According  to  reports  the 
G.L. Heps,  appeared  to  thitik  that  the  Lodges 
would  develop  into  amateur  theatrical  and  min- 
strel entertainers,  and  that  the  most  vulgar  dress 
would  be  worn.  Even  you,  sir,  in  a  leading  article, 
class  the  sketches  which  would  be  performed  in 
costume  with  the  lowest  of  London  theatres. 
Now,  I  do  not  appreciate  the  theatre,  but 
believe  it  a  power  of  evil  rather  than 
good.  Neither  do  I  believe  the  membership 
desire  to  produce  low  theatrical  pieces  ;  but  what 
the  membership  does  want  is  permission  to  play 
a  Temperance  dialogue  as  it  ought  to  be  played — to 
shew  the  drunkard  in  his  real  form.  What  can  be 
said  of  the  dissolute  drunken  wi'ctch  who  appears 
the  picture  of  a  respectable  gentleman  1  What 
eflect  can  it  have  upon  the  audience  ?  I  have  re- 
cently composed  several  Temperance  dialogues,  but 
they  cannot  be  given  in  connection  with  Good 
Templary  because  without  characterdress  theirefl'ect 
isdestroyed.  Ihaveoften  heard  theG.  W.C.T.  say  that 
our  Order  is  democratic,  that  is,  governed  by  its 
members.  Let  the  raenjbership  remember  this  at 
the  next  election  of  G.L.tleps.  My  advice  to  those 
who  see  the  error  of  G.L.  is  to  vote  for  no  District 
Rep.  who  will  not  promise  to  vote  for  G.L.Reps. 
in  harmony  with  character  dress,  and  to  the 
D.  Repa.  to  support  none  but  those  in  favour  of  the 
abolition  of  the  present  bye-law,  so  that  the  next 
G.L.  may  represent  the  membership.  This  is  the 
great  question  of  the  day  in  Good  Templary; 
nothing  else  is  of  so  much  importance,  and,  while 
it  exists,  nothing  can  do  more  injury  to  our  Order. 
Let  those  who  love  the  Order  fight  with  all  legiti- 
mate means  in  their  power  to  blut  this  foolish  law 
out  of  existence. 

Bro.  Edward  Hodson,  E.S.,  Birmingham, 
writes  : — T,  as  a  Good  Templar  of  10  years,  know 
there  are  good  things  to  be  learnt  in  our  Lo:lgs, 
I  also  know  there  is  talent  in  our  members,  and  it 
must  be  used.  The  question  is,  shall  we  keep  the 
members  and  their  talent,  or  lose  them  both  '  I 
have  seen  many  Temperance  pieces  played  with 
good  results,  not  only  in  my  own  District,  but 
almost  in  half  the  Districts  of  England.  I  altogether 
fail  to  see  where  the  harm  comes  in.  I  think  aline 
should  be  drawn  somewhere,  and  I  should  say 
that  the  support  of  the  Order,  the  Order's  real 
body  and  soul,  should  draw  that  line.  I  mean 
the  Sub-Lodges,  or.  I  should  say,  the  members 
thereof.  Would  the  G.L.  be  in  its  present  position, 
were  it  not  for  the  Sub-Lodge  members  ?  The 
question  lies  in  a  very  small  space,  I  think.  It  is 
this  :  Pay,  and  do  as  we  tell  you,  or  we  will 
take  your  Charter;  now  the  G.L.  has  said,  You 
shall  nut  do  this  or  that.  I  ask,  are  we  children,  to 
be  spoken  to  in  such  a  manner  ?  Shall  we  be  bound 
by  bonds  that  gall  our  limbs  ?  Shall  we  sit  passive 
in  our  Ludge  and  say  nothing  ?  I  say.  No.  By  all 
that  is  good,  No  !  Sub-Lodge  members  should 
answer  G.L.  and  say,  We  will  do  this,  and  we  will 
do  that,  and  you  won't  stop  us.  We  are  the  chief 
and  the  support  of  the  Order,  and  as  such  we  have 
a  voice,  and  one  that  shall  be  heard.  Wishing  our 
noble  Order  every  success  in  its  world-wide  mission 
of  love  and  Temperance. 

Bro.E.Gr\ntTupper,D.G.W.C.T., Portsmouth, 
writes: — Thanking  you,  Mr.  Editor,  for  having  per- 
mitted a  further  correspondence  on  this  most  im- 
portant subject,  I  beg  to  throw  out  a  suggestion  to 
those  who  intend  to  have  the  matter  again  brought 
before  the  Grand  Lodge,  viz,,  to  recommend  that 
the  existing  bye-law  be  substituted  by  one  to  the 
effect  that  only  such  sketches  as  have  been  sub- 
mitted to  and  approved  by  the  Good  of  the 
Order       Committee       shall       be       enacted      in  f 


character  dress.  Since  the  G.L.  session,  I 
have  refrained  from  expressing  my  views  on  the 
subject  because  it  had  become  almost  inextricably 
associated  in  our  oflicial  organ  with  one  of  a  very 
different  calibre,  which  is  unworthy  of  the  support 
of  any  right-thinking  man  or  woman.  But  I  must 
not  digress  upon  this  forbidden  topic  ;  nor  have  I 
any  inclination  so  to  do.  That  permission  to  per- 
form suitable  selections  in  character  dress  would 
prove  beneticial  to  our  Order  is  apparent  at 
all  our  entertainments.  And  we  must 
entertain  our  new  members  (who,  for  a 
time,  take  but  little  interest  in  ordinary 
Lodge  business),  if  we  wish  to  retain  them.  The 
motion  was  somewhat  bitterly  opposed  at  tho  recent 
G.L  session  by  a  number  of  clerical  brothers,  who 
are,  to  say  the  least,  a  power  for  good  in  our  noble 
Order  :  but  their  objections  would  appear  to  have 
been  principally  based  upon  the  moral  tone  that 
would  be  likely  to  predominate  in  the  sketches  per- 
formed ;  and  this,  I  think,  might  safely  be  left  to  the 
di.scretion  of  the  Good  of  the  Order  Committee  of 
Subordinate  Lodge. 

Bro.  Fred.  W.  Vidler,  W.M.,  Harlesden, 
London,  writes  : — I  think  it  a  very  gi*eat  mistake 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  prohibit  dialogues  in  charac- 
ter dress  at  our  Lodges.  In  the  Christmas  number 
of  the  Watchword  is  printed  a  play  where  a 
lieutenant  takes  a  principal  part,  and  would  it  not 
be  absurd  tu  act  Ihe  piece  with  the  soldier  dressed 
incivilianclothes  ?  If  so,whyprint  in theGooDTEM- 
PLARs'  Watchword  dialogues  we  cannot  (ordare  not) 
act  in  a  correct  dress  ?  Temperance  dialogues  in 
character  dress  would,  in  the  first  place,  set  non- 
working  members  to  work,  and  would  bring  other 
members  to  the  sessions  that  now  stop  away  for 
the  want  otmore  entertainment  in  the  Lodges; 
and  ir  would  also  help  weak  Lodges  to  get  the 
public,  in,  thereby  enabling  them  to  raise  the  rent, 
which  ti)  many  is  very  hard  to  do.  I  trust  the 
Grand  Lodge  will  see  their  judgment  is  wrong,  and 
soon  make  it  legal  for  our  members  to  give  Tem- 
perance dialogues  in  character  dress. 


HOME  MISSION  FUND. 

Personal  subscriptions  : — 

F.  VV.  Newman  (Weston-super-Mire)  ... 

Sir  W.    Fox  

George  Dodds  (Oullercoats)         


Amounts  received  from  Districts  :- 

_ 

£    s. 

d. 

Beds     

0     3 

5 

Cheshire,  E.  and  M. 

...     0    7 

0 

Cheshire,   W. 

0    7 

2 

Dorset 

0     0 

7 

Durhajn,  S.     ... 

1     U 

10 

Isle  of  Wight  ... 

0     7 

5 

Lancashire.  N. 

0     9 

10 

Lancashire,  S.W. 

0  14 

3 

Somerset,  Mid 

0  19 

2 

StaiTa,  N. 

0     2 

1 

Surrey,  E.  and  M. 

0     4 

0 

Worcester 

0     2 

2 

Yorka,  N.W.   ... 

0  10 

10 

Naral 

0     5 

2       5  19  11 

£12  19  11 

•ToHN  B.  CoLiiNfis  (Hon.)  G.V, 

.Sec, 

O.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 

MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

Lancishire,  S.E.--On  Saturday,  .June  12,  a 
new  Lodge  was  instituted  in  the  Bark-street 
Ragged  School,  Bolton,  by  Bro.  J.  R.  Bennett, 
W.D.S.  Seventeen  members  presented  a. c.'s,  audit 
was  decided  to  call  the  Lodge  the  Bolton  United, and 
to  hold  its  meetings  on  Saturday  evenings  at  7.30. 
It  was  fairly  understood  in  the  meeting  that  aggres- 
sive work  should  form  the  programme  for  the 
Lodge,  it  being  suggested  and  generally  received 
that  open  air  missions  should  be  held  in  the  summer 
months  prior  to  the  Lodge  meeting.  A  good  stafl' 
of  ofliccra  was  elected,  and  Sister  Caroline  John, 
H.D. ,  installed  them,  and  afterwards  gave  a  very 
inspiriting  address. 

C-iMBRiDC!E. — On  June  7  a  very  successful  open- 
air  meeting  was  held  on  Parker's  Piece,  when  Bro. 
H.Wilson,  D.C.T.,  iresided,  supported  by  Bros. 
H.  Lin3ey,\V.D  Co.,  G  C  >llin,  D.E.S.,  J.  Burford, 
P.G,Sent.,C.  Dixon,  P.D.D.,  and  W.  H.  Kimpton, 
W.D.Sec.  Stirring  addresses  were  given  by  Bros. 
J.  M.  Skinner,  P.G.W.M.,  and  Mr.  H.  Rankine. 
Over  400  present. 


S96 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES'    WATCHWORD. 


JoNE  21,  188G. 


Court,  from  12  o'clock  to  2  p.m.  ;  and  the  Deg.>.>-    -jf^f^ries  wiio^'oi  >>....™ 
ill  be  conferred  at  2.15  p.m.  prompt.   Credentials    „„d  full  inlormationTwilTionvard 


„ ,  ,,  1  Liranu     Lodge     Offices 

G.W.C.T.-J03KPH  Malins,  )     ^go    Edmund  Street, 
G.W.Sec— J.  B.  COLLINGS,      ^  BirminRham. 

Telrobaphio   Address:-"  Templars,  BirminKham." 
G.S  J.T.— Joseph   Walshaw,  Crown-street  Chambers, 
Halifax. 

Home  Mission  Department. 
Agent. —John  Wrathali,    M,     Cheltenham- street, 
Barrow-in-FurnesB. 

Good  Templar  and  Temperance  Orphanage. 
Hon.  Sec.— S.  R.  Rolfe,  4.5,  Paulet-rd.,  Camberwell,S.E 

Naval  Distkict, 
D.C.T.— James    Rae,    2,    Zinzai 

Reading. 
D.S.J.T.  —  William     Andrews, 

Woolwich.  „. .  .      ,     -KT 

W.D.S.— William    Davet,    34,    Skmner-street,    New 

BromptoD,  Kent. 

Military  District. 
D.C.T.— Quarter-Master  Sergeant,  O.  G.  L.  Jones, 

Adjutant-General's  Office,  Colchester. 
D.S.J.T.— Sister  E.  K.    Garb,  Bazaar  Coffee    House 

Famborough-road,  Farnbarough. 
W  D  Sec.— E.  R.  Smith,  19.  Hearn-stieet,  Newport,  Isle 

of  Wight. 

Harbour  Special  Visiting  Deputt.- Bro.  A.  Bishton 
35,  Abetcrombie-street,  Landpoit,  Portsmouth. 


i-Btreet,    Oxford-road, 
50,    Angleaea-road, 


SPECIAL    INSTRUCTIONS    FOR    CRYSTAL  | 
PALACE  SPECIAL  SESSION. 


DISTRICT  LODGES. 


rAUH.<..,ji  oi  Ji.>^ii>.iJ  ►J^"^-"-'-'.  I      ._.  It  is  most  important  that  the  reports  appearing  i 

The  Credential  Committee  will  sit  in  the  Italian    official  org«n  shouW  be  accurite  and  impartiah    »•"- 


omciai  orgftn  snoum   ue  iictiii.iLc  iim  i.».,,a,. v.-..     .—      -   —  , 
rely  upon  voluntary  aid  in  furnishing  these  reports,  we  trust  tne 
secretaries  who,  of  course,  are  always  in  nossession  of  accurate 
win  De  conlerrea  at;  i.iu  p.m.  piuiiipi.    >j.cuoiii,.<.i3    „nd  full  inlormatio 
may  now  be  had  from  the  G.W. Secretary  on  sending   after  the  mcetinRs 
,'' .1  j: i„j f —  =«™,^       n^nrlwlotao  '  are  unable  to  do  th 


a  stamped  directed  wrapper  for  same.  Candidates 
for  Grand  Lodge  Degree  will  be  admitted  at  Italian 
Court  door,  south-eastern  door,  and  centre  door, 
and  will  occupy  the  ground  floor.  Members 
already  in  possession  of  the  Grand  Lodge  Degree 
will  not  need  Credentials,  but  can  work  their  way 
to  seats  in  the  gallery  by  means  of  the  unwritten 
work. 

Signed, 

John  B.  Colunqs,  (Hon.)  G.W.Sec. 

G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 

JOSEPH    MALINS. 

An  Acrostic. 
J     ustice  blent  with  mercy  still  ; 

0  rder,  law  of  highest  Heaven  ; 
S    teadfastness  of  work  and  will  ; 
R    arnestnoss  to  grand  aims  given  : 
P    romptitude  to  act  aright ; 

H   onour,  stainless,  clear  and  bright. 

M   ildness,  manliness,  and  wit  ; 
A    rdour  for  man's  brightest  weal  ; 
L    oving  faith  to  compass  it, 

1  ndefatigable  zeal. 

N  ever  yielding  to  despair, 
S    uoh  is  our  Chief's  character. 

Si.sTER  L.  a.  Berry, 

West  Gloucester. 


ui  lurnBru  u.-.  i  epof  ts  as  early  as  possible 
ended ;  and  that  where  the  secretaries 


G.W.C.T.s  OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

COMING  D.L.  SESSIONS. 
Date.  District.  Place. 

June  21.— StaCFord,  S Brownhills. 

21.— Yorks,  N.W Cornholme,    near  Tod- 

„    30.— Yorks,  (Cleveland) Skelton. 

July    5.— Cornwall,  E Gunuislake. 

Corrections  and  additions  must  reach  the  G.W.C.T.'a 
office  not  later  Shan  Tuesday  morning,  or  th»y  cannot  be 
inserted  in  the  next  issue  of  the  Watchword. 

(Signed)       Joseph  Malins,  G.W.C.T. 

G.W.SEC.'S   OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

Bro.  Malins'  "  No  Compensation  "   Paper. 

This  is  in  the  press  and  will  be  published 
shortly.  Orders  may  now  be  given  to  the  G.  W.Sec- 
retary.  Those  members  who  have  already  ordered 
copies  will  receive  them  as  soon  as  possible  .ifter 
publication. 

Orders  for  Goods. 

The  membership  generally,  when  ordering 
supplies,  are  requested  to  send  their  orders 
addressed  to  the  0.  iV.  Secretary,  and  not  to  private 
individuals  employed  in  the  OlHce. 

SPECIAL  SESSIONS  OF  GRAND  LODGE. 

A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England 
will  be  held  at  Penzance,  on  Friday,  July  2,  188G. 
A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  will  also  be 
held  in  the  Opera  Theatre,  Crystal  Palace,  on 
Tuesday,  July  13,  188U,  in  connection  with  the 
National  Temperance  Fete,  which  is  being  con_ 
ducted  this  year  by  the  United  Kingdom  Band  of 
Hope  Union. 

Qualifications  for  Grand  Lodge  Degree. 

(a)  Past  and  Acting  Deputies  of  the  G.W.C.T. 
(h)  Past  and  Acting  Superintendents  of  Juvenile 
Templars.  (<•)  All  who  have  served  in  elective 
offices  in  Sub-Lodge  or  Degree  Temple  two  terms 
(d)  All  who  have  been  Third  Degree  Memben 
three  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be 
District  Lodge  members,  unless  they  are  ordinary 
Members  of  Foreign,  Military,  or  Naval  Lodges  ; 
or  are  Seamen  or  Soldiers  ;  but  in  all  cases  they 
mustbeTliird  Degree   Members.     Only   such    of 

IHE3E  WHO  have  NOT  FORFEITED  THEIR  DEGREES  OK 
THEIR  QUALIFl-ING  TITLES,  BY  EXPULSION,  -WITH- 
DRAWAL FROM  THE  Order,  or  violation  of  pledoe, 

ARE    ELIGIBLE     FOR    ENTRY    ON     THIS     CREDENTIAL 

Further  particiiUrs  will  be  annouhced  ihortly. 


April  30,  1886. 

THE    BELFAST    RIOTS— CLOSING    OF 
THE  PUBLIC    HOUSES. 

The  following  notice  was  issued  in  Belfast  on 
Thursday,  June  10  : — 

"We,  the  undersigned  Hon.  Wm.  F.  Forbes, 
R.M.,  and  Felix  Joseph  MacCarthy,  Esq.,  R  M., 
two  of  her  Majesty's  Justices  of  the  Peace,  acting 
in  and  for  the  borough  of  Belfast,  have  received 
information  on  oath  and  in  writing  that  riots  and 
tumulis  have  taken  place  in,  and  through  divers 
parts  of  the  said  borough  of  Belfast,  and 
that  it  is  apprehended  that  further  riots  and 
tumults  are  likely  to  take  place,  and  arise  in  and 
through  the  said  borough,  and  that  the  lives  and 
property  of  the  inhabitants  therein  are  in 
jeopardy  ;  and  that  it  would  tend  to  suppress  and 
prevent  said  riots  and  tumults  and  restore  peace 
and  good  order  in  said  borough,  that  all  houses 
kept  by  persons  licensed  for  the  sale  of  spirituous 
liquors  by  retail  to  be  drank  and  consumed  on  the 
premises  situate  to  the  west  of  Carlisle-circus, 
Donegall-street,  Royal  -  avenue.  Castle-street, 
Queen  -  street.  College-square  East,  Fisherwick- 
place.  College-street  South,  Grosvenor-street,  to 
Falls-road,  should  be  closed,  and  kept  closed  from 
the  hour  of  5  o'clock  in  the  afternoon  of  Thursday, 
the  10th  day  of  June,  1886,  until  the  hour  of  7 
o'clock  in  the  morning  of  Friday,  the  11th  day  of 
June.  1880. 

"  Now  we  the  said  Hon.  Wm.  F.  Forbes,  R.M., 
and  Felix  Joseph  MacCarthy,  R.M.,  being  two  of 
her  Majesty's  Justices  of  the  Peace,  so  as  afore 
said,  acting  in  and  for  the  borough  of  Belfast,  it- 
pursuance  of  the  provisions  of  the  3rd  and  4th 
William  IV.,  cap.  08,  sec.  21,  and  of  all  other 
powers  and  authority  us  thereunto  enabling,  do 
hereby  order  and  direct  that  all  persons  licensed 
for  the  sale  of  spirituous  liquors  by  retail,  situate 
as  aforesaid,  shall  close  the  houses  kept  by  them 
respectively  for  the  sale  of  spirituous  liquors  by 
retail,  to  be  drunk  and  consumed  as  aforesaid, 
n  the  hour  of  .5  o'clock  in  the  afternoon  of 
J  nursday,  the  10th  day  of  June,  1880,  until  the 
hour  of  7  o'clock  in  the  morning  of  Friday,  11th 
dayof  June,  1880. 

"  And  we  further  order  and  direct  you,  and  each 
of  you,  to  whom  this  order  is  directed,  to  carry  the 
same  into  ell'ect. 

"  Given  under  our  hands  this  10th  day  of  June, 
in  the  year  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and 
eighty-six.  ,      ,,  . 

J  Two  of  her  Majesty  s 

"  W.  F.  Forbes,  R.M.,  (     Justices      of     the 

"F.  J.  MacCarthy, R.M.,  (     Peaceactineforthe 
)      borough  of  Belfast. 

"  To  the  Di3trict-in3pector3,Head  and  all  other 
Constablea  of  Constabulary  at  Belfast." 


_.JCinR8aro  enueu  ;  auu   niin,   nucio   .....  .......... 

_.  „  unable  to  do  this  District  and  other  Lodges  will  refinMt  _ 
brother  accustomed  to  such  work  to  undertake  the  duty.  Reports 
should  be  as  brief  as  possible,  consistent  with  etllciency. 

Isle     of    Wight— Primitive     Methodist    Sohool- 
roam,  Newport.    June  U.     An  Executive  meeting  was 
held  prior  to  the  session,  which  was   opened   in  due 
form  at  11  a.m.,  by  Bro.  T.  Ellery,  W.D.C.,  in  the  un- 
avoidable   absence  of    the  D.C.T.      The   Credential 
Committee  reported  all    but  one    Lodge    fully  repre- 
sented, the  number    of    Reps,    and    members    being 
largely  auemented  in  the    afternoon    session.      The 
D  E  S       D  Guard     and    D.Ssnt.    were    absent.     The 
report  of   the     D.C.T.    was    read   by    the   W.D  Sec, 
and    after    expressions   of   regret   at   being  absent 
hoped    the    membership  would    avail  themselves  of 
whatever  service  he  could  render,  and  trusted  that  the 
county  Lodo-es  would  do  their   utmost  to    maintain 
their  ground  during  the  summer  months.     The  report 
was  adopted.  Reportof  the  D.S.J.T. ehe wed  an  improve- 
ment in  the  Juvenile  department,  there  being  an   in- 
crease of  six  during  the  four  months,  and  the   Temple 
at  Bydfi  had  been  reopened  with  good  pro.=pect8  of  suc- 
cess, the  present  number  being  a  total   of   251.       The 
report  of  the  Executive,  submitted  by  the  W.D.Seo., 
caused  considerable   discussion,    a    clause  relating  to 
payment  of  a  fixed  sum  for  expenses  of  D.C.T.  being 
d  e  f  erred  till  afternoon  session .  The  forthcoming  j  abilee 
Temperance  festival  at  Catisbrook  Ca-tle  in    August 
is  hoped  to  prove    a  great;   snccess.     The   report   of 
the  W.D.Sec.   was   principally  devoted   to  statistics 
and  details  of  the  Order,  shewing  a  slight  decrease 
in  membership,   owing  chiefly  to  the  indiscriminate 
suspension  of  members  for  arrears.     Total  of   present 
membership,  735,  in  12    Lodges,  one  Lodge  sleeping 
till  after  harvest.     Report  dealt  with   the   selection 
of  W.F. See's  as  having  a   great  deal  to  do  with  the 
matter    of    arrears,  and  recommending  greater  care 
in      their      election.         The      Mission     Fund    had 
not      been      so     well  supported      as      before,      and 
several     Lodges     had     not     appointed     coUcctois. 
After        considerable        discussion        on        certain 
paragraphs,   the    report  was,   as  a    whole,    adopted. 
Treasurer's  and  auditor's  report  shewed  books  correct, 
and  a  balance  in   hand  of  upwards  of   JC13.    which, 
after  late  somewhat    heavy  expenses,  was  considered 
very  satisfactory.       Reports  of  all  Visiting  Deputies, 
with  one  exception,    were    read,  and  shewed  a  careful 
attenlion  to  duty  on  the  part  of  those  officers.     After 
adjourning  for  dinner,    the  session  was  re-opened  at 
2  30  and  Bro.  W.  Williams,  P.D.C.T.,  of  South  Hants, 
and  Bro.  E.  B.  Smith,  W.D.Sec    of  the  Milalaz  Dis- 
trict,    were    received      with      hononrs,     and    Bro. 
Williams       presided      for      remainder     of    nession. 
Motions  on  Digest  were  at  once  taken.     No.   1,   That 
G.L.       be      invited     to      hold       its       annual 
session    of    1888     in    the     Isle      of    Wight,    giving 
long      discussion.      Uultimately      the 
following   was    unanimously  adopted: — "That    this 
D  L.  considers  it  advisable  that  the  G.L.  shonld  be 
invited  to  the  Isle  of  Wight  for   the   session  of  1888. 
The  Executive    to    give    the    matter    their    careful 
attention  and  report  matters  of  detail  to  nest  session." 
No.  2,  That  the  sum  of  £3  per  annum  be  allowed  the 
D.C.T.      for      travelling    expenses,    and    that    any 
Lodge' desiring    a    special  visit  from    an    Executive 
officer      pay       travelling       expenses,       met       with 
several   amendments,  the   following   being  resolved  : 
— "  'That    the    travelling    expenses    of     the     D.C.T. 
for  official  visitation  of  Lodges  shall  not  excetd   the 
sum  of  £3  per  annum."     For  next  place  of  meeting, 
Wroxall  was  chosen,  a  Temperance  hall  being  in  course 
of  erection,  aud  expected  to  be  opened   in   July   next, 
which  will  be  a  great  advantage  in  the  village,  and  a 
help  to  Temperance  work.  The  sum  of  one  guinea  was 
donated  in  aid  of  the  Wroxall  Juvenile   Temple.     The 
winners  of  the  competitive  gavel    and   block,    were 
declared  to  be  the  Star  in  the  West  Lodge.  Yarmouth, 
with  a  total  per  cent,  of  72,  the  Osborne    Lodge  being 
second  with  .">li  per  cent.     A  very  long  and  interesting 
report  of  the  recent  G.L.  Session  was  re»d  by  Bro.  H. 
J.  Medley,  W.D.Sec,  .supplemented  by  a  few  details  by 
Bro.      T.     Ellery.     Report    adopted,     with      thanks 
to      the      Reps.       for       their       close       attention 
to  the  business  of  the  session.     Bro.  E.  R.  Smith,   on 
behalf  of  the  military  district,  offered  to  exhibit  the 
Challenge  Shield  at  the  next  D.L.  Session,  and  gave  a 
short  address  on  part  of  the  business  transacted  at  the 
G.L.  For  the  Good  of  the  Order  several  short  addresses 
were  given,  the   Third    Degree   being  conferred   on. 
several  members  and  others  admitted  to  D.L.  member- 
ship, and  after  reports  of  Mileage    and   other  Special 
Committees,  the  Lodge  was  closed  in  the^  usual  way, 
thus  terminating  a  very  harmonious  session 


West  Cheshire.- Birkenhead  Excelsior  Lodge- 
room,  Brassey-street,  May  29.  The  Lodge  was  opened 
at  2  p.m.  by  Bro.  Davies,  D.C.T.  There  were  present 
22  representatives  fronlo  Lodges,  two  S.J.T.'s  and  30 
other  members.  The  report  of  the  D.C.T.  spoke  hope- 
fully of  the  condition  of  the  Orders  ;  noted  (he  open- 
in"  of  a  new  Lodge  at    Aadlem.   c»  led  attention  t» 


J'UNB  21,  1886. 


fHE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


39? 


the  state  of  three  weak  Lodges,  and  dealt  fully  with 
the  queation  of  '•  frivolities."  He  said  :— "The  cause  of 
Temperance  will  not  be  advanced  by  oar  meeting 
week  after  week  aimlessly.  Every  Lodge  should  have 
a  programme  to  give  definiteness  to  each  session. 
Iq  promotirg  Temperance  and  prohibition  we 
should  seek  to  perfect  ourselves  in  the  best 
method  and  discard  those  that  are  of  little  or  no 
utility,''  and  quoted  one  of  our  P.G.  officer's  words. 
"The  hauls  is  not  to  be  won  by  frivolities."  "The  im- 
portance of  oar  work  in  endeavouring  to  raise  the 
fallen  and  preserve  the  pure,  necessitates  our  seeking 
help  from  the  highest  source,"  and  urged  the  impor- 
tance of  Lodge  prayer  meetings  and  individnal  effort. 
TheW.D.S,  Bro.  J.  Kennerd,  reported  a  decrease  in 
members,  but  more  Lodges  ;  and  the  W.D.Tr.  reported 
a  slight  balance  due  to  him.  The  report  of  the 
Finance  Committee  suggested  some  slight  modifica 
tions  in  the  manner  of  keeping  accounts,  and  an  ani 
mated  discussion  took  place  in  reference  to  finances  ; 
the  explanations  of  the  Executive  Officers  bein^ 
however,  satisfactory,  the  reports  were  passed.  The 
p.S.J.T.,  Sister  Kinsman,  reported  a  large  falling  off 
in  membership  in  the  Juvenile  Department,  but  spoke 
of  the  re-opening  of  one  Temple,  and  urged  the 
members  to  take  a  deeper  interest  in  Juvenile  work 
Bro.  Lockhart,  D.E..S.,  read  a  stirring  report  of  work 
done  and  projected  in  his  department,  and  complained 
of  the  want  of  funds  to  develope  same.  The  chief 
interest  of  the  Session  centred  upon  the  report  of  thi 
Representative  to  G.L.,  and  a  long  discussion  took 
place  in  reference  to  the  prohibition  of  kissiog  games 
and  character  sketches.  Several  members,  while 
declaring  their  dislike  to  these  things,  considered  that 
it  was  unwise  to  prohibit  them.  The  report  was, 
however,  adopted.  A  longer  time  than  usual  was 
spent  under  Good  of  the  Order,  and  special  deputations 
were  appointed  to  investigate  the  condition  of  the 
Lodges  named  in  the  D.C.T.'s  report.  The  session  was 
a  very  useful  one,  and  although  a  decrease  in  numbers 
is  reported  there  is  no  diminution  in  earnestness  and 
zeal.  The  Gavel  and  Block  were  awarded  to  Hope  of 
Willaston  Lodge,  which  shewed  an  unusually  large 
average  attendance,  every  member  being  present  at 
several  sessions  during  the  quarter. 

Lancashire,  N.E.— iron  School,  Rawtenstall 
May  -.".I.  The  D.L.  was  opened  in  due  form  at  3  p.m., 
by  the  D.O.T.,  Bro.  B.  Fowler.  Bro.  Edwards,  G.W.C., 
and  Sister  Edwards,  were  introduced  and  received  with 
honours.  The  report  of  D.C.T.  referred  to  the  leakage 
in  the  District,  and  pointed  out  some  of  the  causes  of 
the  decrease.  The  report  of  the  W.D.S.  shewed  t 
decrease  of  oO  i  present  number,  120.  The  D.T- 
reported  a  balancein  hand  of  £2  Hs.  The  report  of 
D.S.J.T.  read  and  adopted.  Report  of  D.Ejc.  showed 
that  one  Lodge  had  been  opened,  and  efforts  were 
being  made  to  restart  one  in  Darwen.  Report  of 
G.L.Reps.  was  read  by  Bro.  Winfield.  D.T.  Bro. 
Edwards  spoke  for  a  short  time.  The  Third  Degree 
was  conferred  on  several  brothers  and  sisters.  A  com- 
mittee of  sisters  was  appointed  to  collect  funds  for  the 
purpose  of  purchasing  a  new  set  of  D.L.  officer's 
regalia.  Under  Good  of  the  Order  that  part  of  the 
D.C.T.'s  report,dealing  with  the  leakage,  was  fully  dis- 
CQBscd.  It  is  hoped  that  some  practical  good  will  be 
the  result,  Accrington  was  selected  as  place  of  next 
meeting  in  August. 

LeieestePShipe.— Baptist  School-room,  Friar- 
lane,  Leicester.  May  27.  Tlie  Lodge  was  called 
to  order  at  3  p.m.,  by  Bro.  A.  B.  Harrap,  D.C.T. 
All  the  officers,  with  the  exception  of  the 
"W.D.Treas.,  were  present.  Tlie  D.C.T.  presented 
a  short  but  interesting  report,  in  which  he  ex- 
pressed pleasure  at  the  increase  of  members  in  the 
District  and  referred  to  the  recent  action  of  Grand 
Lodge  re  kissing  games  and  character  dress  and 
expressed  a  hope  that  every  Lodge  in  the  District 
would  loyally  support  the  decision.  Bro.  J.  S. 
Hiley,  W.D.Sec. ,  reported  1,081  members  in  good 
standing  in  31  Lodges,  being  an  increase  of  one 
Lodge  and  81  members  for  the  quarter.  The 
D.S.  J.T.  was  unable  to  present  a  report  owing  to 
the  returns  being  sent  out  so  late.  Bro.  "Hillier 
presented  the  report  of  the  G.L.Rep.  in  ^hich 
he  stated  that  the  Reps,  voted  solid  for 
the  new  bye-law  prohibiting  kissing  games  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Order.  On  the  motion  to  adopt 
the  following  amendment  was  moved  ;  ''That  this 
District  Lodge,  whilst  thanking  the  Representatives 
to  Orand  Lodge  for  their  report,  protests  against 
their  action  in  voting  against  character  dress  and 
kissing  games."  After  a  discussion  for  nearly  two 
and  a  half  hours  the  amendment  was  negatived  and 
the  report  adopted.  At  the  conclusion  of  business 
Bro.  Rev,  S.  Rixon,  W.D.Chap.,  read  an  excellent 
paper  which  was  highly  appreciated.  Session  closed 
at  9.40.  Representatives  and  members  present, 
•ver  100.     Next  place  of  meeting,  Loughloroughj 


OUR  MISSION. 

SONXET-ACROSTIC. 

T  0  U3  the  caase  of  Temperance  is  dear  ; 

H  eaven  aid  us  all  to  spread  the  message  fair 

E  ach  day,  until  it  reaches  every  ear. 

G  lad  tiding'B  these,  which  we  may  not  forbear, 

0  r  fail  to  wing  on  every  wind  and  air  : 

O  n  every  hand  is  Misery,  woe-begooe, 

D  ire  Sorrow,  Poverty,  and  grim  Despair, 

T  hese  cry,  "  Too  late  I     Let  us  sleep  on  !  " 

E  ver  this  plea,  again  and  yet  again, 

M  ade  when  we  strive  to  break  their  sinful  rest, 

P  oor  fallen  women,  and  poor  fallen  men  ! 

L  et  U3  for  them  renew  our  eager  quest— 

A  rouse  them  from  their  slumber  in  the  den, 

R  escue  by  Abstinence,  and  make  them  blest  I 

W.  E.  A.  Axon. 
Concilio  et  Labore  Lodge, 
Manchester. 


IMPEY  &  CLOTHIERS' 

Avalon  Jams,  Piekles  &  Syrups. 

A  121b.   sample  box    containing  (10  varieties),  can  be 

forwarded  on  receipt  of  Ss., 
Or  a   281b.    ditto,    ditto   (12  varieties),    lOs.,  will  be   for- 
warded on  receipt  of  P.0.0.  or  stamps. 
No  charge  for  jars,  tins,  or  packages, 

STEAM  PRESERVING  WORKS, 


Natures   Beverage,  for  Summer  and  Winter. 

rrxz,  I  ivE  iv  e:  i^  i^' s 

Mild  and  Bitter  Xon-Intoxicating 

PURE  HERB  BEER  PACKETS. 

These  Packets  are  recommended  by  nil  who 
have  used  them,  for  their  superiority  in  strength- 
eaing  aod  purilying  the  system.  They  are  hoth 
pleaBant  and  cheap,  as  five  or  six  gallons  of  the 
best  Herb  Beer  may  be  made  frooi  one  (id. 
Packet,  by  which  thousands  have  been  rescued 
from  drunkenness.  —  Sold  by  (Jhemiati  and 
Grocers,  at  Gd.  per  Packet,  or  by  post  on  receipt 
ot  stamps,  from  the  Sole  Manufacturer  and 
Proprietor.  W.  TRIMNELL,  Medical  Botanist, 
"-^^•^       Cardiff. 


PATROiVISED     BY     ROYALTY 

SILK 
UMBRELLAS. 


9k*^  Ladies'  or  Genta*  Plain  or  Twlli 
SUk,  Parker's  boUow  ribbed 
frames,  beautifully  carved  and 

UMRRlFI    I   A  mounted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Post 

'"°^ir*-'-"  free,    23.    9d.    (or   36    stamp?), 

REGISTERED.  15,000  sold  In  twelve  months. 

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Address  J.    B.  PARKER.  UmbreUa    WorkB,    BROOM  CLOSE, 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL 

BEER  I     BOTANIC    BEER  I 

A  most  Refreshing,  Agreeable,  and  Wholeaomo  BeTerase  for 

the  UillloD,  at  a  very  trifling  cost.    This  valuable  substitute  for 

Alcoholic  Drinks  can  only  be  obtained  by  using 


IMCA-SOAT'S 


A  HOME  BLESSING 


A  SE'WINO  MACHINE  that  Is  Simple 
Silent,  and  Efficient,  and  that  can  be  used 
by  every  member  of  the  household,  includ- 
ing children  and  servants ;  that  In  Its  use 
Involves  no  Difficulty,  Delay,  or  Noise,  and 
In  Its  results  is  free  from  Uncertainty  ot 
Failure. 

Such  a  Machine  Is  seen  In  the  WILLOOZ 
<te  GIBBS  "AUTOMATIC. 


NO  DIFFICULTY. 


There  Is  no  Difficulty,  as  owing  to  the 
Self-Begulatlng  Character  of  the  "  AUTO- 
MATIC" it  can  be  used  at  onoe  by  th« 
most  inexperienced. 


NO  DELAY. 


The  "AUTOMATIC"  is  always  ready  for 
use,  and  no  preparatory  experiment  or 
testing  la  necessary  when  work  Is  to  be 
done,  but  a  saving  of  time  Is  effected  In 
olng  even  a  few  Inches  of  sewing. 


NO  NOISE. 


The  "AUTOMATIC"  does  not  Interfere 
with  the  ordinary  domestic  occupations. 

Beading,  Music,  and  Conversation,  can 
be  continued  during  its  use,  and  the  sleep- 
ing infant  Is  not  awakened. 

NO  UNCERTAINTY. 

There  is  no  uncertainty  in  commencing 
work  on  the  "  AUTOMATIC,"  as  the 
Tension  is  Self-Aoting,  and  the  adjustment 
of  length  of  stitch  Is  regulated  with  scienti- 
fic exactitude. 


NO  FAILURE. 


The  "AUTOMATIC"  never  fails  with  the 
most  ordinary  care,  even  in  the  hands  of 
beginners,  to  produce  perfect  work— work 
of  perfect  Beauty,  Security  and  Durability 

And  there  Is  nothing  to  prevent  all  ranks 
and  classes  experiencing  the  blessinq 
conferred  upon  their  HOMES  by  the 
presence  of  one  of  h  se  exquisite 
Machines. 


CompoBed  of  Tutow,  Dandelion,  Comfirey  &  Borebonnd 


HERB    OR     BOTANIC    BEER. 


kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  gives  to  the  Beverage', 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled 
Ale.  It  is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  It  is  decidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  Invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Non- Abstainer,  and  is  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  public 
taste,  and  Its  valuable  niedicinal  qualities,  as  a  mild  and  generous 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  fuDctions,  and  promote  the 
general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  Is.,  and  28.  each.  Sole  Proprletori 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obtained  Wholeeale 
only  from  NEWBALL  AND  MASON,  Manufacturing 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Kottlngham.  Sold  by 
Orocen  and  Chemists.  Be  sure  yon  ask  for  "  Muoq'b. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enough  to  make  Four  Gallons,  sent 
carriac«  paid  to  any  addresi  tor  9  stamps.     AQBNT8  WAjiTBD 


GREENWICH.— Temperance  Tea  Gardens,  5, 
King-street,  near  the  park  gates  ;  good  accommoda- 
tion for  Bands  of  Hope,  schools,  Lodge  parties,  mothers' 
meetings,  &c.— Sister  Mrs.  Stenley,  I.O.G.T.,  Pro- 
prietress.   No  business  on  Sundays, 


Free  Trial  at  Home.   Carriage  Paid 

Price  List  Post  Free.    Easy  Terms 

of  Payment 

Willcox  &  Gibbs 

Semns,  Machine  Company. 

London : 
Chief    Offict   {or  Europe— 160,    CHEAPSIDK. 
West  End  Branch— 136,  REGENT  STREET,  W. 

Manohesteb— 34,    KING   STREET. 

Glasoow— 115,  HOPE   STREET  (corner  of  Both. 

well-street). 

Beigbtok— 32,  NEW  ROAD. 

Oamtibbuet — 15,  MERCERY  LAH^ 

NormcsBAM— 11,  MARKET  &TBEET. 


398 


THE     GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  21, 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 

Oorrespondentt  slicnld  slwuyii  ituie  on  wh«t  nlgtlt  tbe    LodRe 
inaeta.    When  no  honr  Is  stato'l  the  Lode*  meets  At  e  p.m. 

Lodge  Secretaries  please  note  that  we  do  not  send    receipt*  IM 
payment  of  subscriptions  :    the  appearance  of  the  annoonoecient* 
for  the  PfrioH  oald  for  helne  a  snfflclent  acknowledtrment. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  FOK  IN.SERTIO!*. 

Quarter    One  Lme  Is.  6d.    Two  Lluca  33.  Od. 

Half. Year    3b.  Od.  ,,  63.  Od. 

Year 6s.  Od.  „         10s.  Od. 

Subscriptions  may  commence  at  any  date  and  must  be  pre- 
paid.   Po3t  Omce  Orders  payable  to  JOHN  KEMPSTER,  at     Lua- 

gate-clrcuB "  office.  _  .  _ 

MBTBOPOLITAN    LODQBIS. 
MONDAY. 
Annoury.    Norwood  Hchools,  Soothall.    7.80, 
('ily  of  London.    181,  Aldersftate-street,  City. 
Gratitude.    1.  WeUe-buildings.  Hampstoad.  N.w.    8  15. 
Oranee  Branch.    Cong.  Schs.,  St.  Martin. street,  Leicester-square 
,  Long" 


'  Kent-rd.,  S.E.    8.1B. 


8.1.=. 


Regina.  British  Schools,  Kentish  Town-road,  N.W. 
Shamrock.  Phccnix  Coffee  Tav.,  40  New  Kent.rd., 
Vernon.    176'  Pentonville-road,  N. 

lOESDAT. 
Albert.  51is3ion  Hall,  Dickenson  st.,  Wilkinst.,  Kentish  1 
Albert  Bond  of  Brotherhood.  32,  Besaon-st,  New  Cross,  S.E. 
Gen.  0.  Gordon.  Baptist  Chapel,  Merton-rd.,  wimbledc 
Hand  of  Friendship.  Shoreditch  Miss.  Hall.  Kingsland.i-d.  !>.15. 
Jabez  Burns.  Lecture  Hall.Church.st.  Chapel.Edgware  ' "■  .N- W. 
Lambeth  Perseverance.-Ws-Hl  Hall,(back  of  lil4.a  Lambeth.rd  ) 
New  Cross  Excelsior.  Working  Men;eCo.Ta.,Church.st.I)eptford 
Stratford  Excelsior.  Temnerance  Hall.  Martin.street,  Stratford. 
W.  Tewsley     Aaaociatiop  Rooms,  South.st.,  Wandsworth. 

Benjamin  Franklin.    Percy  Uall.  3,  Percyst,,  Tottenham  Crt-rd. 
Crown  of  Surrey.     Welcome  Hall,  Westow-st  ,  Upper  Norwood. 
Golden  Stream.  St.  James's  Mis.HalI,St.Jame8's-rd.,Bermondsey. 
Good  Shepherd.    Ebenezer  Ch.  School-room,  North  End-road. 
Harrin"av     Pizzey's  Coffee  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  Hill. 
Joseph  Payne.    Christ  Church  Sch.   Charlton-st ,  Somers  Town 
Marearet  U'Currey.    Sydney  Hall,  Leader.street,  Chelsea. 
New  Clapham  Excelsior.    Washington  HaU,  near  Wandsworth. 

road  Station.  ,   „  ,  .      ,      tt       ■      i„«  ^-*„\ 

Prudential  TheHall.Sl.Aun  s.rd.,Brlxton(nr,Kenninston  Gate). 
The  Mint.    Colliers' Bent  HaU.    Loni-lane.  Southwark,  B.B. 

THmSDAY. 
Citizen.    Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Klni-slandroad.    S.l.'. 
Crystal  Palace.    Pf  nge  Hall,  Slatiou-road.  Anerley- 
Freedom  of  London.      Rev.  Harvey  Smiths  Chapel    Bethnal 

Green-road.    8.15.  ,,-.,,     t  a 

General  Garfield.    Paradise-road  School,  Olapham-ro.d. 
Gresham.    Coffee  Tavern,  Louehborongh-park,  Brixton 


Heart's  Content.     68.  Nealstreet.  Lon 
Hope  of  Streatham.  Iron  School 
James  McCurrey,    "-"-  ^  °-" 


.  _  .--     8  15 
Natal-road.  Streatham. 
Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor.st.,  Chelsea. 


London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall.  Kingsgate-st.,  Holborn.  8.30 
Palmerston.     42,  Hartlleld-road,  Wimbledon. 
Shaftesbury  Park.     Piim.  Meth.  School,  Graysbott-road,     8.15. 
Silver  Street.    Coffee  Palace,  High-street,  >  otting  HiU  Ijate. 
South  Acton.    Methodist  Free  Church,  Bollo  Bndgo-road 
Trinity.    Prim  Meth.  Chapel,  Trinity-street,  Borough. 

FRIDAY. 
British  Queen.     Mall  HaU,  Nottlng  Hill  Gate.     8.30. 
Coverdale     Edinburgh  Castle,  Rhodeswell.road,  Limehouse. 
KinsbniT  Progress.    168,  Blackstock-rd. ,  Higbburj  Yale. 
Grosrenor  -Teetotal  HaU,  George-st.,  Sloane-sq,.  Chelsea. 
John  Bowen.-AUiance  Hall,  Creek-road,  Deptford 
Peckbam.    Alhpit  Hall,  Albert-road,  Peckham..Tuv.  Tern.    6.30 
Pride  of  Lyttleton.    Boys' School,  High-street,  Shadwell. 
xiiueui  i-j_i,.,t*v  ^        .j^^.^. —  c„i,„„,_,.„„„    Waterloo-road, 


South  London.     Bible  Chri 


FRIDAY 

Beiohton.— Advance  Guard.  Lewes  Rd.,  Oonpl.  Schl.  Rm.,  8.16 
BRISTOL.— Morning  Star.     Temperance  Hall,  Broad-street.  7.15. 
DARNALL.— Hopeof  DarnaU.    Consregatlonal  School.    7.30. 
GUILDFORD.- Guildford.    Ward.street  HaU.    8.15. 
MANOHKSTER  — L.  R.  Whitwnrth,ll7.GroBvonnr-8t..AJlSalnts.7.45 
Margate.    Perseverance.  Foresters'  Hall,  Union-crescent.  7.30 
NEW  MALDBN,.Sur6  Refuse.  Bap.  Oh.t3ch.-rm.,Kinp8ton-rd,7.30. 
OXFORD.- City  of  Oxford,    Temperance  HaU,  Pembroke-street. 
TUNBRIDQE  WelLb  —Silent  Dew      Friendly  Societies  Hall. 
Weymouth.- Hope  of  AVeymouth.     Temp.  Hall,  Park.st.    7.30 

SATDRDAT. 
BARROW-lN-FUBNEsa.- Hope  of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Qreengate. 
Birmingham.— Nil Deaporaiidum.  Richardson 3chl.-rm.,Fariii-Et. 
Gravksend.  -Satellite.    Temp.  Hall.  Manor-road. 
GUILDFORD.- Hescue.    Ward.street  HaU.    7.30. 
Leeds.— St.  George's  Rosebud,     Presbyterian  Church  Lechiie 

Hall,  Cavendiah-road. 
Manchester.— ConeiUo  et  Lahore.  5,  Fountaiu-st.  City.-?  p.m. 
Plymouth.— Ark  of  Love.  Hope  Chap.  School.rm.,  Ebringtuii-st, 
PONLVWAIN  (Mon).— Esmond.    Trinity  School-room. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jersey.- Sir  H.  Havelock.      G.  T.  HaU.  Uuioii.Bt.    Thursday 

IRELAND. 
Ddblin.— St.  Catherine's.    Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
Monte  Video.-  Southern  Cross.  77,  Calle  delaa  Piedras     Tnes. 
MoNTK  VIDEO.— Pioneer.    Catte  Guarani,  No.  19.    Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Carlton.    Independent  Church  School- 
room, Rathdown-street  {near  Eliza-street),  Carlton.    Monday. 
AUSTRALIA  (SOOTH). 
Qraod  Lodge  of  South    Anstralia    1.0.0.1 


I.O.O.T.   Office 


MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODOB3 

-Aden,  Arabia.- Hope  of  Aden.Steamer  Point ;  Thursday,  7. 
Alexandrla.— Ut  Proaim.    Sailors'  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7. 
RAwAL   PINDEE— Excelsior.        2nd  Royal   Sussex    Retriment. 

School-room,  'The  Fort-  Monday,  7.  L.D.,  Corpl.  A.  Brown. 
COLCHESTER.— Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  Sch.,  Camp.  Wed. 
CAIRO.— St.    Andrew's.      1st  Black   Watch.        Fencin?    Room, 

Abbassiyeh  Barracks.  Thnrsday,  7.  L.D.,  Sergt.  G.Bedson. 


H.M.S.  Superb,  ZANTB. 
BAMLEH  (Egypt) 

RlCHMOND(.Y" 


Rose  of  the  East.    Tues. 

Branch  of  Egypt's  First.  E.  Palace.    Tuos.  7 
,)— Howard's  Green. Workman's  Hall,  rhurfdny.T. 
HBLLAL(A3souan.)— Castle  ol  Gibraltar.  1st.  Bitt.  Dorset  Regt. 
.SHOEBURYNESS.— Hope  Missiou-room,    Higb-street.     Monday. 
Malta.— Shropshire  Gaiding  Star    a.,  The  B,e8t.  Wed,.  7  p.m. 
Newry.— Homeward  Bound,  M 13,    Infant  School.    Mon. 7. 
Old  BROMPTON,— Red.  White  and  Bine.  I.O.G.T.  Hall.  Sat.  7. 
H.M.S.  NELSON,  AUSTRALIA. — Red  Cross.    Saturday. 


gk^gencies. 


istian  School 
SATTIKDAY. 

Comer  Stone.    Temperance  HaU,  High.street,  Poplar. 
George  Thorneloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blackfriars,  S.E. 
GW  Johnson.    Temp  HaU,  North-st.,  Kennington-rd-    7.45 
Henry  Ansell.     WeUington  Hall,  WcUington-streel,  Islington. 
MUe  End     German  Wesleyan  Chapel,  Conimercial-road,  K 
vStoria  M.    Twig  FoUy  Schools,  Bonner-lane,  Bethnal  Green. 

PBOVINOIAL   tiODQBS. 

.MONDAY. 
UDERSHoT.-ita.stovold's  School-room,  Albert-road.    7.30. 
ALDVRSHOT.— Ash  Vale.    Mrs.  Oooksey  s  House,  CommiBsanat 

BLlcK?nOL.-Guiding  Star.    DriU  HaU  Yorkshlre^slreet 
BEKHTOK.-Roval  Sussex.   Sussex-street  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
BRiGHTON.-Queen'sPark.    Bentham-road  Mission  HaU. 
EPSOM.-Epsom  Home  Circle.  High-street  Town  llission  Room. 
HOLBSCS  (LEEDS).-Priestly  United.     Unitarian  SchooL 
L  ANCASTER.— County  Palatine.      Market  Hall.   Coffee  House, 

Com  Maiketstreet.  7.30. 
8AKDWICH.-Bichboro'  Castle.      Templars  HaU  High.st.     7.30. 
VENTNOR.-Undi.rcliff.    Temperance  Hotel.    8,15 
WOKINO  — Maybury  Sunbeam.    Temperance  HoteL 

TUESDAY. 
BIEMIHGHAM.— Sandford  Model,  St.  Saviour's  Sch.   Farm-Bt.  7  4b 
RncKiSGHAM  -Buckingham.    Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30. 
SBlDGE.-Loyal  Cambridge.  G.i;Mss.HaU,Vlctona-.«t  8.15. 
rnvi  MSFORD  -  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rms  ,  Co.operative  Stores. 
FMT3  CRAY  -Eu"y  Bees.    National  Schools,  Church-road.  7.30 
GBEAT  YAEMOUTH.-Good  Hope.     Bethel  Rodney-road    7  45. 
lOIlDFOKD.-Stephen  Percy.    Ward-street  Hall.    8.15. 
HASTINGS -Saxon.    Old  Town  HaU.  High.st.       7!0._ 
HULL -Paragon     Templars  HaU,  St.  John's.strcet.    7.30. 
??,rz3rrR  -^fxcelslor.  "^Charles-Street  School-room.     7-30 
MANCHESIER.-Tower  of  Refuge.  P.  M.  Scb.,  Upper  Moss-lane, 

MfNCHFSTER  — Bov,  C.  GarTctt.  26,  Hewilt-st,  Hightown.   7  45. 
MANCHESTER -Good  Samaritan,  Cong.  Sch.,  Stockport-rd.  7.30. 
Pi  YMOOTH  -Temple  of  Peace.    Borough  Arms.    Bedford-st 
PTTiF  (I  W  >     Rvde     Temperance  HaU,  High-street. 
bSfeot  wiLDEN-SaffroS.    Temperance  Hall,  HlU-.t-    8  5 
SlTTINGBonKNE.-Father  Mathew.    Orescent-st  Schol.rin.  7.30. 
Worthing.— Workman's  Own.    Temp.  Institute,  Ann.st. 
"°'"''  WEDNE8D.\T  „    ,     .      . 

BATH.-CottereU    Friends'  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
BRIOHTON.-Brightbelmstone,  Belgrave-street  School-room. 
Chester  —Octagon.    Temperance  HaU,  Frodsham.street. 
ENDERBY'(Lcicester),-Oharles  Brook.    National  School-room. 
OODALMING.-Friends.    Congregational  School-room- 
HULL.-Always  Active.    Lower  Union-street  raub-room. 
NoRBiTON.-Hope  of  Nurbiton,    Prim.  M=«'-  Ch.,\  ictoria-road. 
SOOTHEND.-Nil  Desperandum.    British  Schools  mgh-street 
ST   LEONARDS  —St.  Leonards.    Temperance  HaU,  Nomian.road. 
RTovF  —Faith  and  Hope.     Christ  Church  School.rooiii.     7.30. 
Wednesbury  -Pioneer.  Prim.Meth.School-rm.,Lea  Brook.  7.30 
Weymouth  — Caxton.    Temperance  flaU,  Park.street. 
WISBECH. -OUrkson  Lecture  Room  PnbUo  HaU. 

BIRMINGHAM.— Severn-street.     Severn-street-  ....        , 

ElACKPOOL.-Gleam  of  Hope.  Union Cb  Schl..lm  .  Abingdon-st. 
BOLTON  -Claremont.  Barlor  Arms  0.  Iav.,Uigher  Brdge-Bt.7..50. 

g?N*oYS-iSg";iont'rn-|aL  G.T  Hajl,  St.  Joh"..st  7.30 
Lfeds  — NU  Desperandum.  WIntonn-st.  Sch.-rm.  (off  North-st.) 
MANCHESTER  —City.  Temp.  UaU,Stanley-st.,Port-st.,PiccadiUj 
OLD  BROMPToN.-SafegUMd  I.O.G.'T.  HaU,  mgh-street 
PORTSMOUTH  —Templars  AUiance.  8ch.-rm.,V-.ctona-3t.  7.30 
RAMsaAIE,-Sniig  Harbour.    Sailors'  Bethel,  LeopoW-st.    7.30. 


£il  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 
/C  and  HONESTLY  EEALiaaD  by  persons  of  either 
SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particulars  and  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watts,  &  CotiPANT,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham.— This  i  genuine. 


fi(y  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by  persons  of 
3JAl  either  sex  selling  the  Parker  Umbrella  (regis- 
tered).— For  particulars,  address  stamped  directed  enve- 
lope to  J.  P.  Parker;  Umbrella  Works,  Sheffield. 


EMPLOYMENT.  I  Want  1,000  Agents  to 
Canvass  for  The  Complete  Herbalist.  I  will  give 
such  terms  and  furnish  such  Advertising  Facilities  that 
no  man  need  make  less  than  £30  per  month,  no  matter 
whether  he  ever  canvassed  before  or  not, — Address,  Fhedk. 
W.  Hale,  61,  Chandos. street,  Covent  Garden,  Lond 
and  full  particulars  will  be  sent  by  return  post. 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
ORPHANAGE,    SUNBURY-ON-THAMES. 


The  following  contributions  are 
knowledged  :— 

FROJI   LODOES. 

Ashby 

Walton  Olive  Branch      

Pittendrum 

Hope  of  Leytoaatone 

Hope  of  Queenborough  ... 

Snowdrop  of  Plumstead 

Enterprise... 

William  Tweedie 

Hope  of  Brentwood 

Guyther     

Scottish  Banner  ... 
Tower  of  Refuge  ... 
Guard  of  Honour... 
-John  Bowen 

Lily  of  the  Valley  

Christian  Temperance  Refuge   ... 

Rising  Hope  

Houghton  ... 

Marlborough  (per  Bro.  Macrow) 

St.  John's  Hill      

St.  John's  Islanders         

James  Larner 

Cotterell 

Keynsham... 


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.TUVENILE     TEMPLES. 

Pride  of  Woolwich  (Senior  and  Junior)  0  10 

Elizabeth  i>y        0     0 

Hope  of  Bideford 0  10 

Victoria      ...         ...         ...         ...         •■•  ^     ' 


EMPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post  ;  no  can- 
vassing.—Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


PERSONAL     CONTRIBUTIONS. 

W.  H.  HiUier        

J.  P.  Draper         

J.  A.  Hilton  

Miss  J.  Spragae    ... 
A.  Mason  ... 
Mrs.  Chivers 
Mrs.   Haarnack 
Mrs.  Richardson  ... 

F.  Littleboy  

C.  Stacey  Watson 

Mrs.  Jane  Bubson 
•J.  Derrington 

C.  L.  Andre  

W.  McGiU 

H.  Bennett  

J.  Goldsmith         ...         ...         ...         ■  ■ 

J.   Hargrine 

A  few  members  of  Rising  Hope  Lodge, 
per  Bro.  J.  Mann 

C.  Mitchell  

J.  Marshall  

Mrs.  Young  

Mrs.  Stevens         

J.  C.  WooUacott 

Bro.  J.  Sprague 

Leelift'        

H.  Browne  ...         ...         .« 


0     5  0 

5     0  0 

0     2  0 

10  0 

0     2  0 

10  0 
110 


0 

10  0 
5  0  0 
0  10  0 
110 
110 
10  0 
0  10  0 
0  10  0 
10     0 

110 


1    1 

0     5 


0  10    0 
0  10     0 


BIRTHS,  MARRIAGES  AND  DEATHS. 

Births,  Marriages,  and  deaths  are  announced  at  the 
followinl?  rates ;— Twenty  words,  6d,  ;  every  six  words 
additional,  3d.  Two  initials  count  as  oae  word,  whether 
prefixed  or  affixed  to  the  name. 

BIRTH. 
Mabdon.— On  June  .5,  Sister  M.  Mardon,  the  wife  of 
Bro.  T.  Mardon,  H.D.G.W.C.T.,  of  the  Ark  of  Love 
Lodge,  Plymouth,  of  a  son.    Doing  well. 


NOTICE  TO  LODGES. 

Will  the  W.S.  or  L.D.  of  the  following  Lodges  please 
note  that  the  dates  of  their  announcements  in  the  Visitors 
Guide  have  eipired  t  We  shall  b6_  glad  to  repeat  the 
notice  on  receipt  of  order  and  subscription, 

METROPOLITAN, 
Angel  of  Mercy.— Camden  Town. 
Edgeware-road.— West  London  Pioneer. 

PROVINCIAL. 

Great  Yarmouth.— Bethel. 
Hull.— Union. 
Lowestoft.— Welcome. 
Leicester.  — Emmanuel. 
Radclitfe.— K«<iclitt'e. 
Winchester — Garrison  Safeguard 

NAVAL  AND  MILITARY, 
Egypt,— Lome, 


1     6 

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0     4 

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0     0 


COLLECTIONS    BY    CARD   OR   BOX. 

.J.  Goodman  ...         ...         

R,  Marshall  

Miss  C.Gray         

Miss  A.  E.  Magis 

MissA.  Huddy     

Miss  C.  A.  Gray 

A.S.W.  (stamps) 

E.   Sillonce  

A.  Downham 

LeoUfl'      ...  i  

Mrs.  Gardner 

Annie  Rogers        

BANDS   OP   HOPE. 

St.  Stephen's  (South  Lambeth) 

Tile  House-street  (Hitchen)       

MISCELLANEOUS. 

.Jonadab  Tent,  LO.R 

S.ale  of  No  Vested  Interests      

Girls'  Temperance  Society  (Diss) 

From  Mr.  Wilson,  of  Market  Rasen— about  100 
straw  hats  and  20  lengths  of  ribbon. 

Mrs.  Milner — mat  for  hall  door. 

Mr.  Groom — parcel  of  wall  texts  and  mottoes. 

Fountain  of  Hope  Lodge  (Sandown)— box  of  cut 
flowers. 

Further  a8sist,anoe   is  greatly  needed.       P.O.O. 
to  be  made  payable  at  Camberwell  New-road. 

S.  R.  RoLFE,  Hon.  Sec, 

46,  Paulet-road,  Camberwell,  S.E, 


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Is  iQade  from  a  simple  tropical  leaf  of  rare  value,  ai  " 
I'oniUve  rcmedij  for  all  diseases  that  cause  pains 
tow.T  part  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache,  iimu- 
<\\y(\  dizxmess,  gravel,  and  all  difficulties  of  the  kidneys 
liv.  i\  nii.l  urinary  organs.  For  Female  Diseases  it  has  uo 
f'lu  ii  U  restores  the  organs  that  wiaAe  the  blood,  and  heuce 
J.  Ill  ii.  ,t,  Blood  Purifier.  It  is  the  only  known  reniedv 
Miar  .  ,„,      HRIGHT'S  DISEASE.  ' 

(  I '.  >f  Di.ib^t,:.  URc  Warner's  Safe  DiabcUi  Cine,  4;G  perBottle.) 
T.i!to  WARf'ERS  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
(i..'mi^l^aii,lOriiyuisu,  and  at  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  If  your 
.  h -oimt  docs  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  your 
oi ders  to  H.  H.  WARNER  &  CO.,  47,  FARRINGDQN  ST.,  LOHDQH,  E.G. 

COCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


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CKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Bomb  at  la.  IJd.  2b.  9d.,  43.  6d.,  and  Ui. 


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OCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 

ONLY 


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PKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS 


THE   FRIENP   OF    Mh  ! ; 


HOLtOWAYS  PILLS 


Ihtte  famoui  Fills  PURIFY  tho  BIOOD,  »nd  ir 
noit  powerfully,  yet  soothingly  on  the  UVE7 
ITOUACB  EIDNETS,  and  BOWELS,  ginnt: 
lONE,  ENiEGY,  and  VIGOR  to  the  whole  eyetem^ 
they  are  wonderfully  efficacious  in  all  ailment^ 
incidental '  to  FEUALE3,  Young  or  Old,  Uarribi 
m  Single,  and  as  a  general  FAMILY  KEBICINE,  fo> 
HxQ  cure  of  most  complaints  the?  ,.re  anequalled 


•FOR  THE  BLOOD  IS  THE  LIFEV 


CLARKES 


WORLD-FAMED 


ORGAN  OF  THE  SILVER  STAR  BRIGADE. 
Also  putiliahed  as  the 

JUVENILE    TEMPLAR, 

One  Halfpenny,  Monthly. 

JUNE  NUMBERJiOW  READY. 

CHIEF    CONTENTS. 
TEETOTAL    BLDE    COAT    BOY'S    AT    THE 
MANSION  HOU.SE  (With  full-page  illuatration). 
A  COLLECTION  POEM. 
THAT'S  THE  WAY  TO  DO  IT. 
WHAT  AILED  OLIVER  ! 
THE  HIDDEN  HOOK    (Illustrated). 
THEV  DIDN'T  THINK    (Poetry). 
'IN  THE  ELEVENS"    (Illustrated). 
A  KIND  ACT. 

THE  TWO  BOYS  ;  OR,   HONESTY  IS  BEST. 
PROVE  IT  BY  MOTHER. 
PRETTY  LITTLE  MAIDEN. 
WATER  DRINKERS. 

.IX  D 

OTHER  ILLUSTRATIONS  &  READABLE  BITS 


ALWAYS    BEAUTIFULLY    ILLUSTRATED. 


Remittance  by  T.O.O.  payable  to  John  Ivkmpstke  at 
Fleet-street  Post-otiice,  or  by  Halfpenny  Stamps. 
London :— John  Kempstee  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court, 
Fleet-street.  E.C, 


hUflil.li'ilk^ilirlJ 


i  elean&e  the  blood  froic  all  imporitieB  from  what 
erer  canse  arisinff.  For  Scrofula,  Sonrry,  Sores  of  all  kinds. 
Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  its  effects  are  marvelloaa,  Thousands  or 
tostimonials  from  all  parts.  In  bottlus^  2b.  9d.  each,  and  in  cans 
of  six  times  the  qaantity,  lis.  each^  of  aU  Chemists.  Sent  to  any 
Address  for  33  or  132  stamps  by  the  Proprietors,  Tbs  Idiroout 

UD    MlDUKD    OODKTIBS*  DBCQ    UoUFAfiTT,    LlKOOlni 


Temperance  Hotels. 

Three  Lines. 21s.  pel  a  t  nm.   I0B.6d.per  Line  beyond 


ILFRACOMBE.— FosTKB's  Private  Hotel  and  BoiSD 
INO  Establishment,  the  only  ono  on  strict  Temperance 
priaciples.     Note  n'^ie  Address,    Blenheim   House,  overlookiup 


LONDON-— TEANTEii-a  TEapEnAKOa  Hotel,  7,  8  and  y, 
Bridge  ivater-sqnare,  Barbican,  City,  B.C.,  near  Alder agate-stree*. 
Metropolitan  Hallway  Station.  Most  central  for  business  or 
J  comfortablo  and  homely  ;  charges  strictly  moderate; 


3  8th  page 


Established  1851 

BIRKBECK   BANK.— Southampton  Buildings, 
Chancery  Lane. 
THREE    per    CENT.   INTEREST     allowed    on    DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO    per    CENT.    INTEREST  on    CUREENX    ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  minimum  monthly  balances,  when  not  drawn 


the    Purchase   and.  Sale   of   Stocks,    aharea,    and    Annuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Cii'cular  Notes  issued 

THE    BIRKBECK  ALMANACK,    with  fuU  particulars,  pos 
tree,  on  application. 
FRANCia  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


The  Birbbeck  Building  Society'a  Annual  Receipts 


JJO 


GUINKAS    PEK  MONTH,    with   immediate    Possessi 
ami  DO  rent  to  pay.    Apply  at  the  Office  o[  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOCIETY,  29,    Southamptou-builOingo,  Chancery- 

H^'^OWTO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  SHILLINGS  PEB  MONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  (or  Building  or  Gardeniog  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Office  ot  the  ElilliBECK  FKEEHOLD  LAND  SOCIETY 
OS  above. 

THE    BIEKBECK   ALMANACK,  with  lull  partlcularj,   on 
application. 

FRANCIS  itAVENSCSOFT,  Manager. 


BALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

.Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCI:£     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteen  Feet  High. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys, Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic  Men  and  Women,  wliich  fly 
from  ten  to  twenty  miles,  and  excite  roars  of 
laughter  when  seen  capering  in  the  air  with 
the  agility  of  life ;  likewise  a  very  droll 
tieure  of  John  Baileycorn  in  his  barrel  l-2ft. 

w  Pull  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 
•»  Hope.  Temperance  and  Gala  Committees,  on 
application  to  EEN  ILLINGWORTfl,  3,  Rebecca-street,  City- 
road,  Bradford,  Yorks, 

N.B-— A  Grand  Ordinary  10ft.  Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stamps.     Also  a  Gas  Biilloon  for  14  stamps. 


Regalia!  Regalia  I  Regalial 

ai.NUFACTtJRKD  AT  TH« 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingham. 

BEST  HATEKIAL.     BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  MAKS, 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Eegalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  from  7/6 
(mthout  fringe). 
Silk  Velvet,  fully  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stars,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lotfge 
silk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-, 
and  35/-. 


CORNS  AND  BUNIUNS.— A  gentleman,  many 
years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  Others  the  information  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pain  or  incon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  0. 
J,  FottB,Esq.,  Ware  Herts,  This  is  no  quack  imposture 


Third    Degree    (Purple)    Eegalia. 
Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purplt, 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen  ;  with  narrow 
gold  braid,  2l/.  and  24/-  per  dozen. 
Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  16/-, 
and  18/-. 

Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 
trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/6,  22/-,  25/-, 
20/6,  30/-,  and  35/-.  « 

District  Lodge  Officers'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  U,  £2  lOs.  j 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  purple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar, 
ette,  wide  gold  braid  tmd  fringe,'silk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  3in.  tassels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodgo  Members'  Regalia,  pnrple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (plain); 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
aud  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  price 
as  Thii-d  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
membership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies',  Regalia,  purple  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price. 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  ou  one  side  aud  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen;  with  !>arrow  silver  and  cold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Personal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/6;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  roeewood  colotir,  4/-. 


fSE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  21,  1886. 


AS  EZTEKtENCE  Of  HFTY  TEAKS  HAS  PROVED  THAT 

OR 


Debility,  Female  Oompldints,  &c.,  &c. 
The  PILLS  are  eold  in  Boxes  at  la.  IJd.  and  48.  6(1.  each  ;  the 
ELIXIR  in  Bottle.'  at  48.  6d.  and  11b.  each,  by  all  Cheruiata  and 
Patent  Medicine  Vendors  throughout  the  world,  and  liy  Dr. 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

OlronlaUon  FOUR  MILLIONS-"2  Pages. 

ETerybody  ehoold  read  it ;  aa  a  Handy  Ouid*  to  Domcttie 
Jfedteine  It  ia  Invaluable.  Send  for  a  copy,  poat  trea  from  Dr. 
Books.  Scarboroush,  EnglaDd. 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Ib  specially  recemmended  by  several  eminent  Fbjsioians 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti' 
Lancet." 

It  haa  been  used  with  the  moat  signal  lacceBB  lor 
Aathma,  Bronchitis,  OoDBumptioo,  Ooughs,  Inflaenza, 
Oonsumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortness 
of  Breath,  and  all  AfFectiona  of  the  Throat  and  Chest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4s.  6d..  and  lis.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Chem'sts,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  BfL 
CROSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


ANt 


UMTED      KINGDOM     TEMPERANCE 
GKiraRAL  PROVIDENT  INSTITUTION, 
ADELAIDE    PLACE,  LONDON    BRIDGE.  LONDON. 
Established  1810    roB  Hdtdal  Life  Assdrahok. 

LOHDOV   BOAKD  : 

RO^RT  WARNER,  Esq..  8,  Crescent,  Oripple^ate,  Ohalnnai 
Admiral  Sir  W.  KING  HALL 
O.B.,  United  Service    0101- 
Pall  MaU. 
JOHN  TAYLOR.  Bsq.. 


■\V.  P.  CAINE,  Es-i.,  M.P.,  93, 
Upper  Thames-street. 

JOHN  BROOMHALL.  Esq., 
J.P.,  Fairholrae,  Surbiton. 

J.  T.  PRITCHKTT,  Esq.. 
Edmonton,  London* 


Tokenhouse  -yard 

B.  WniTWORTH,  Esq..  J.P  , 
2-2,  Dalehara-gardeus.Hamp- 
Ftead,  N.W. 

J.  H.  RAPER.  Efq..  Man- 
chester, and  Pembroke- 
equare.  W.,  London. 


Medical  Offlcerfl  :  Dr.  James  Edmunds,  8,  Grafton-street,  Picci  ■ 

dilly;  Dr.  Thos.  Barlow,  10,  Montague-street.  RuBsell-squarei 

Solicitor:    Francis  Howse,    Esq.,  3,     Abchurch-yard 

Cannon-etreet,  E.G. 

Oonsnlting  Actuary  :  Ralph  P.  Hardy,  Esq. 

BUSINESS  FOR  YEAR  X88o. 

No.  of  Policies  issued  2,324. 

Amount  Assured       £640,187 


New  Annual  Premiums 

Annual  Income  

Added  to  capital  daring  18S5 


,  23,3J9  178  .Id. 
...     435.000 
...     212,000 
Accumulated  Capital,  Slst  December.  18R5      ...  S.817.O00 
No  extra  premium  is  now  renuired   under  the  Institutions 
Policies  for  occupation  or  for  travel  or  residence  In  any  part  of 
the  World  (risks  in  time  of  war  excepted.) 

Receipts  and  Expenditure  in  the  Temperance  and  General  Sec- 


^Entire  Profits  and  tlso  the  Accumulated  Fond  belong  to    the 


A  BEAUTIFUL  GIFT  AND   REWARD  BOOK. 
THE    TEMPERANCE 

PILGRIM'S   PROGRESS; 

Or.  Sobero's  Search  for  his  Fatherland. 
By    J.   JAMES    RIDGE,    M.D.,  E.S.,  B.So. 

Handsomely   Bound   in    Cloth,    gilt   lettered, 

Post  Hree  for  2s. 

WHAT   THE    PRESS    SAY    OF    IT  :— 
"  Dr.  Ridge  has  a  clear  and  incisive  style,  and,  what  is 
,  possesses  the  art  of  telling  a  story." — Blue  Ribbon 


am 


We  recommend  this  book  to  those  —  Christians 
especially — who  are  anxious  to  hear  the  best  which  cau 
be  paid  on  both  sides  of  the  religious  aspect." — Blue 
Ribbon  Gazette. 

**  A  well  and  skilfully  wrought  allegory,  so  ably 
blended  with  sound  and  sometimes  ingeniously  novel 
arguments  for  Temperance  as  to  make  it  at  once  a  worthy 
claimant  for  extensive  honours,  and  a  medium  of  great 
usefulness." — Alliance  News. 

"  The  book  ought  to  be  a  great  favourite  with  young 
people  ;  it  is  interesting  throughout  the  whole  of  the  236 
pages,  and  its  external  appearance  ia  all  that  can  be 
desired  to  please  the  eye  and  satisfy  the  cultured  taste." 
— Temperance  Record. 

LONDON  :  JOHN  KEMPSTER  and  CO., 

3,  Bolt  Codbt,  Flekt  Street,  E.C. 


THE  CHURCH  OF   ENGLAND   TEMPERANCE  AND   GENERAL  PERMANENT 
BENEFIT    BUILDING    SOCIETY. 

Head  Offices:  2,  JOKENHOUSE  BUILDINGS,  lOJHBURY,  LONDON,  E.C.  (opposite  the  Bank  of  England). 

Scale  of  Monthly  Repayments  for  a  Loan   of  £100 :— 5  years,  £1   18s,  8d. ;   10  years, 

£,1  2s.  4d. ;  15  years,  17b.  2d. ;  20  years,  14a.  9d. 

SHARES,    £25   EACH,    PAID    BY   MONTHLY   INSTALMENTS   OF  5s.    EACH. 

Agencies  at  Barnet  (New),  Blackheath,  Brondesbury,  Dalston,  Gosport,  HigliRate,  Hoxton,  Kidbrook,  Kilbum, 

Meldmay  Park,  Southampton,  and  Stroud  Green. 


MR.  JOSEPH  MALINS,  G.W.C.T.,  says—"  It  it  an  invaluable  work  for  leaders  and  learners. 
THE  REV.  CHAS.  GARRETT  says—"  It  is  the  best  book  ill  existence  for  earnest  abstainers.' 
Sold    by    all    Booksellers,    2d.    per    month,    or    sent    free    for    One    Year    for    2s.    3tL,    by    G.    H.    GRAHAM,      MA 


DO    NOT    LET    YOUR    CHILD    DIE  I 

Fenningo'    Children's   Tuwdera   Prevent  Convulsions, 
AKK  COOLINti  AND  SOOTHING. 


PFENNINGS'   CHILDREN'S    POWDERS 


H 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BBONCHITIS. 

PFENNINGS'  LUNG  HEALERS, 

§  THE  BEST    nESIIDY  TO  CUKEALL 

^COUGHS,  COLDS,  ASTHMAS,  &c. 


» 


For  Children  Cutting  tlieir  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulsions.  \^  ^^^  j^j  .^^ 

It  contain  Calomel,  Opium,  Morphia,  or  anything  injurious  to  13  tiims.'     Sent  1 

*■ '                                                   a  tender  babe.)  t-3  ALFRED  FENN.....O    ..  «.  v.«...-o  .  .. 

^    Sold  in  Stamped  Boxes  at  Is.  Ijd.  and  2s.  M  (great saving)  vrith  tun  g  ^^^             ,i,eiox,..  is.  !)J.(35  stamps,  post  tree) 

^    dir»-t]ona.      Sent    post    tree    for    l.i    stamps.      Du-ect    to    AlFRED  w  „„„,.;„  ,S„.  ,;„..  ,t.'..„,„,„i ..,  ,i„...i.n  i — ..' 

<t  '     "lead  FBSNINOS'  EVERY  MOTHER'S  BOOK,   which  contains    q 
'a    valuable  hinU  ot  Feeding,  Teething,  Weaning,  Sleeping,  &c.     Aak     ~  ^    .  -  ,  <„ 

your  Chemist  tor  a  FREE  Copy.  West  Cowes,  I.W. 

FBNNINGS'  EVERY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  sent  post  free  on  appUoatlon  by  letter  or 
post  card.    Dlreot  to  Alfred  Fennlnga.  'Weet  Oowes,  I.^. 


contain  three  times  the  quantity  ot  the  small  boxes. 

Read    FEXNINGS'     EVERYBODY'S     DOCTOR. 

Bent  post  free,  13  stamps.    Direct  A.  FXtfNlHQS, 


AGEXTS  WAXTED 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  In  our  land,  to 
push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 

Makes,  when  mixed  with  Sugar  and  Water  aa  directed, 
the  finest  and  most  delicious  drink  for  the  festive  season. 

The  proprietor  will  be  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  for  Ginger 
Cordial.  It  ia  proStable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  fi-ee,  Nine  Stamps,  ft"om 

R.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.O.T..  L.D..  &c.,  ftc. 

Manufacturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Middleton  in-Teesdale,  Oo.  Durham. 

Bro.  Ealne  Is  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  Ha 
will  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  2s.  per  lb.,  whlcb  for  quality  cannot  possibly  bo 
beaten.  Bro.  Ralne  sells  tbls  Tea  only  In  filb.  Parcels 
for  10s.,  or  tree  by  Parcels  Post  for  10s.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  It ;  do  not  buy  If  you  do  not  like  It. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LkW lu  U  ask  yon  to  send  them  28. 
either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  yon 
will  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  magnificent  Tea  ia  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  la  so 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persona  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  yon 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  28.  a  pound, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carria^ 
which  is  about  6d.  a  packf^e.  Lewis's 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  ev^ry 
household  in  the  United  Kingdom, 
When  you  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra- 
ordinary tea,  you  will  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends. 
8end  the  28.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  Lewis 
and  Co.,  Ranelagh  Street,  Liverpool, 
(Please  mention  this  paper.) 


N' 


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CARRIE'S    PROMISE  ;  or,   A  JUST 
DECISION. 

Bv  Bro.  Jno.  Newton,  P.D.O.T. 

CHAPTER  III. 

(fe»  COUESE  OF  TRUE  LOVE  NEVER  DID  RUN 
SMOOTH.— BERTIE'S  RESOLVE. —  A  YEAK's  PRO- 
BATION. 


must  know,  I  love  you,  Carry,  love  you  more  than 
my  life  ;  will  you  take  all  that  I  h.ive  and  am  and 
give  me  your  love  in  return." 

She  stepped  back  as  if  smitten  by  an  unseen 
hand,  and  he  saw  a  look  of  intense  pain  on  her  face, 
as  she  said  : — 

"  No,  Bertie,  no,  it  cannot  be." 

"  Cannot  be,  Carrie  !     Why  ?  " 

"Oh  !  I  can't  tell  you,"  she  said,  covering  her 
face,  and  rushing  from  the  room,  while  Bertie  stood 
as  if  stunned,  deprived  of  all  sense  and  motion.  All 
he  was  conscious  of  were  the  words  "  Cannot  be,' 
which  seemed  to  be  repeated  by  innumerable' 
voices.  How  could  he  be  mistaken  ?  He  felt  sure 
she  loved  him.  Could  it  be  that  she  loved  another  ? 
No,  never  ;  he  would  never  believe  that  unless  he 
heard  it  from  her  own  lips.  What  was  it,  then  ? 
He  paced  the  room  restlessly  to  and  fro,  but  no 
answer  could  he  get  to  his  question.  Tn-o  hours 
afterwards  a  note  was  put  into  his  hand,  which 
read  as  follows  : — 

"Dear  Bertie— I  may  still  call  you  that,  mayn't 
I  ?  I  could  not  explain  to  you  the  reason  of  my  re- 
fusal, but  you  have  a  right  to  know,  and,  therefore, 
I  write  to  you.  You  will  remember  that  when  we 
used  to  play  together  as  children,  my  mother  used 
to  tell  me  never  to  marry  one  like  my  father,  and 
that  I  promised  never  to  do  so.  Sliortly  before  slie 
died  she  asked  me  to  renew  that  promise,  and  I 
did.  Who  could  refuse  ?  It  was  her  last  request. 
Forgive  me  if  I  have  pained  you,  and  try  to  forget 
me.  At  least  let  me  be  your  sister.  I  have  no 
other  friends  in  the  world  now.  Try  to  foroivo  me 
Carrie."  °  ' 

A  quick  succession  of  feelings  rushed  through 
him  when  he  had  read  the  note.  The  first  was 
extreme  vexation  at  her  mother  for  requiring  such 
a  foolish  promise,  and  thus  wrecking  her  daughter's 
happiness  ;  for  he  felt  no  doubt  now  as  to  her  love 
for  him.  But  soon  this  view  passed  ;  he  saw  how 
Carrie  was  placed,  and  his  love  for  her  was  doubled 
and  he  inwardly  acknowledged  her  to  be  rioht. 
Before  he  went  to  sleep  his  resolve  was  taken  ; 
that  as  soon  as  ho  was  well  enough  he  would 
leave  home,  and  test  himself,  to  know  .vhether 
he  could  conquer  the  ha'oit,  which  he  now  knew 
had  stronger  hold  on  him  than  he  had  thought, 
then,  when  he  was  victorious,  as  something  assured 
him  he  would  be  ;  return  and  claim  Carrie  as  his 
own. 

Early  in  the  new  year  he  put  this  resolve  into 
action,  and  left  home  without  explaining  to  anyone 
his  real  reason.  The  latent  nobility  and  decision 
of  his  cliaracter  had  been  fully  roused  ;  they  had 
but  been  lying  dormant,  and  needed  but  the  appli- 
cation of  the  match  to  make  them  flame  forth 
He  had  indulged  with  Hattersly  and  Co.,  princi- 
pally from  sheer  carelessness  and  love  of  lively 
company,  now  the  time  had  come  for  his  manhood 
to  assert  itself,  or  for  ever  expire.  There  comes  a 
time  of  crisis  to  us  all  at  some  period  or  other, 
from  whence  the  current  of  our  life  takes  an  up- 
ward or  a  downward  course,  but  seldom  ever  after- 
'    reversed. 


During  the  early  days  of  Bertie's  illness,  they  un- 
consciously continued  that  free  intercourse  they  had 
known  in  childhood,  and  were  quite  at  ease.  She 
read  to  him  and  talked  with  him  as  though  he  were 
not  more  to  her  than  he  had  ever  been,  in  fact,  as 
her  adopted  brother ;  but,  as  by  a  tacit  con- 
sent, they  avoided  all  mention  of  the  day 
of  her  arrival  and  his  accident.  It  was  too 
painful  to  Bertie  as  yet,  the  thought  of  it  over- 
whelmed him  with  too  much  shame  for  him  to  men- 
tion it.  His  eyes  followed  her  with  a  tender,  wist- 
ful look,  whenever  she  moved  about  the  room, 
which  she,  turning  suddenly,  had  once  or  twice 
surprised,  and  whose  meaning  she  knew  only 
too  well.  But  as  he  progressed  towards  recovery, 
a  coldness  and  formality  grew  up  between 
them,  which  pained  him  much,  but  was 
her  only  refuge.  Therefore  she  increased  it 
all  the  more,  as  he  tried  to  lessen  it.  The  struggle 
between  love  and  principle  was  begun,  and  to  act 
BO,  she  knew  was  her  only  wisdom  ;  yet  none  the 
less  did  she  suffer.  He  would  .at  times  impulsively 
attempt  to  leap  across  the  chasm,  that  he  knew 
was  slowly  yet  surely  widening  between  them. 
Mrs.  Creswell  saw  and  wondered  at  it,  but  her 
delicate  sense  of  honour  would  not  allow  her  to 
question  Carrie  concernine  it. 

One  afternoon,  shortly  before  Christmas,  all  the 
four  were  together  in  the  sitting  room,  talking  of 
the  coming  Christmas,  the  weather,  and  other 
commonplace  topics.     A   constraint   seemed  to  be 

falling  upon  them,  which  even  the  squire   felt  and 

fidgeted  under,  and  at  last  fied    from,  under  some 

slight  pretext  or  other. 

Bertie  determined  to  break  through  it,  and  asked 

Carrie  if  she  would  sing  for  them,  and   in   answer 

to  her  inquiry,  chose   Moore's  "Isle   of   Beauty." 
She  struck  a  few  preliminary   chords,  under  cover 

of  which  Mrs.  Creswell  silently  withdrew,  and  then 

commenced  to  sing  with  much    pathos   and   tender 

feeling.     The  tones  seemed  to    thrill   through    the 

room,  more  especially  the  refrain,  "Fare  thee  well." 

Each  succeeding  time  it  gained  in  pathos  and  sad- 
ness, until  the  lastseemed  almost  to  rend  her  heart. 

They  both  were  silent.     Bertie  felt  an  indefinable 

paincreepingover  him  which  he  could  not  dispel;  it 

seemed  as  though  she  were  gliding  away  from  his 

grasp.     Carrie  rose,  and  went  to  the  window.    The 

prospect  was  sad  and  dreary  enough,  just  in  keep- 
ing with  her  condition,  she  thought.     Soon  Bertie 

was  at   her  side,   looking  in   her  face  with  an  in- 
quiring,   longing  expression,    which  she   too  well 

undeistood. 

"Carrie,"  he  said,   "you  have  saved    my  life  " 

"No,  No." 

"Yea.      Mother    has    told    me    all;     how    you 

came  for  me  that  night,  how  you  tended   me  in  the 

ravings  of  fever,  and  endangered   your   own  health 

to  save  mine.     You  have  done  far  more  for  me  than  |      Twelve  months  have  elapsed,and  Christmas  asain 

I  deserved.     I  can  never  repay  you  as  I  ought,  but   is  near.     There  is  a  vacant  chair  around   the  tible    presented  i 

li  my  hfe.  which  you  have  saved,  can,  it  shall.  You  '  at  Trawley  Hall,  and  that  is  the  one  once  occupTcd  I  of  cit^.ena 


CHAPTER  IV. 

conclusion.— ALl'.S   well  THAT  ENDS  WELL. 

Twelve  months  have  elapsed, and  Christmas  again 


by  Mr.  Creswell.  When  spring  w;v3  beginning  to 
re-beautify  the  earth,  he  was  called  away  from  this 
land  of  growth  and  decay,  to  the  land  of  eternal 
spring,  which  knows  not  the  sad  decay  of  autumn, 
nor  the  dreary  cold  of  winter. 

Standing  there  by  the  self-same  window,  as  of 
yore,  we  see  Bertie  and  Carrie,  not  with  sadness 
and  pain  on  their  faces  now.  but  with  the  glad, 
happy  look  of  unrestrained  affection.  How  it  lights 
up  both  faces  as  with  bright  sunshine,  as  she  leans 
her  head  upon  his  shoulder.  Has  she  forgotten  her 
promise  to  her  mother?  Has  her  love  so  de- 
generated itself  and  herself  as  to  rush  madly  over 
the  dead  body  of  what  was  to  her  a  sacred 
principle,  to  gain  its  object  I  No,  no.  She  has 
not  descended  ;  Bertie  has  risen  to  her  level. 
Easily  ?  No.  Who  does  ?  It  has  been  an  uphill 
struggle,  but  he  has  conquered  as  every  true  man 
will.  His  companions  helped  him  not.  They 
railed  at  his  childishness,  as  they  called  it,  to  give 
up  his  pleasure  for  the  whim  of  a  woman.  There 
was  nothing  manly  in  it,  so  they  thought  and  said, 
and  pitied,  yea,  almost  despised  him  for  his  weak- 
ness. But  it  had  meant  more  to  him  than  they 
V.  It  not  only  meant  that  he  should  lose 
win  Carrie ;  in  the  time  of  his  separation 
from  her,  when  he  came  to  himself,  it  presented 
itself  as  a  choice  between  the  sensual  and  spiritual, 
the  mean  and  the  noble,  his  baser  and  better  self  ; 
and  he  chose  the  latter.  It  does  not  necessarily  do 
so  to  all,  perhaps  it  does  so  to  but  comparatively 
few  ;  enough  for  Bertie  that  it  did  to  him. 
And  did  he  ever  regret.  Listen. 
"Bertie,"  says  Carrie,  turning  her  face  towards 
his,  "  I  want  to  ask  you  a  question,  a  serious  one — 
may  I  ?'' 

Yes,  darling,    anything    you   like.     You  know 
you  can.     What  is  it  i" 

"I  scarcely  like  to  ask,  and  yet  I  want  to.  You 
won't  think  me  unkind,  will  you  !  " 

"  No,  dear,"  drawing  her  nearer  to  him,  "  don't 
hesitate." 

"Did  you— have  you  ever  regretted  giving  up 
what  you  did  for  me  1 "  hiding  her  face  in  his 
bosom  to  cover  the  tears  that  would  come. 

"Never,  darling,  never,"  he  said,  as  he  kissed 
her  fervently.  "  I  could  give  up  far  more  fop 
you." 

And  he  meant  every  word. 

■That  was  a  very  happy  Christmas  they  spent 
at  Trawley  Hall,  for  they  were  now  husband  and 
wife  They  were  now  beginning  the  real  romance 
of  life,  and  there  was  much  unborn  sorrow  in  the 
dumb  years  before  them,  but  they  met  it  toi^etlier 
and  were  thus  strong.  The  upward  course  Bertie 
had  begun  was  never  discontinued.  Though 
disheartened  many  times,  especially  in  the  eariier 
years,  he  never  failed  ;  for  Carrie  taught  him  where 
to  look  for  strength.  She  was  over  pointing  him 
upwards.  Her  true  vocation  she  understood  to  be 
the  brightening  and  ennobling  of  her  husband's 
and  children's  lives,  and  not  theirs  alone,  but  of  all 
with  whom  she  had  to  do;  and  the  tenants  and  poor 
people  around  learned  to  bless  the  names  of 
"  -quire  "  and  "  lady  "  Creswell. 


,„n'  iV^  Garrison.— A  bronze  statue  of 
\\  ilham  Lloyd  Garrison,  the  lite-long  friend  of  the 
Temperance  and  anti-slavery  movements  has  been 
presented  to  the  city  of  Boston  by  a  large  number 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    "WATCHWORD. 


June  28,  1886. 


MR.  L.  McIVER,  M.P.,  ON  TEMPERANCE 
LEGISLATION. 

At  a  recent  public  meetins;  held  uniler  tlie 
auspices  of  the  East  Devon  District  Lolge,  in 
the  Town  Hall,  St.  Mary  Churcii.  Mr.  Lewis 
Mclver,  M.l".,  delivered  !vn  excellent  address  on 
Temperance  legislation.  '  '  He  oliserved  that 
being  indisposed  he  had  left  his  bed  in  order  to 
takd  part  in  the  meeting.  Endorsing  the  statement 
of  the  chairman  that  the  Good  Templars  were  the 
figlitmg  corps  of  the  Temperance  army,  he  said 
no  one  liuew  better  than  himself  how  true 
this  w.as,  for  he  had  reason  to  be  grateful  to  the 
Good  Templars  on  an  emergent  occasion  when 
their  organisation  and  fightir,g  qualities  came  out 
in  Yery  briglit  relief  indeed.  (Hear,  hear.) 
Temperance  work  and  individual  effort  were  going 
on  every whsre,  but  the  great  difficulty  it  had  to 
meet  was  this— that  the  law  provided  and  encouraged, 
and  in  a  measure  lived  upon  the  providing  of  large 
temptations,  and  the  department  of  the  work  to 
which  he  belonged  was  that  of  effort  to 
reduce  .and  minimise  those  temptations  by  Tempef- 
ance  legislation.  He  was  .afraid  they  wore  not 
very  near  obtaining  the  direct  veto  just  now,  but 
as  long  as  Good  Templars  and  other  good  Temper- 
ance workers,  in  their  different  tents  and  "habita- 
tions "—(laughter) — he  meant  their  tents  and 
.associ.ations- kept  their  armour  bright  and  their 
swords  sharp  for  the  6ght,  he  did  not  think  the 
direct  veto  was  far  away.  There  were,  however, 
other  points  of  Temperance  legislation,  and  as  every 
little  counted  he  had  .always  advocated  that,  whilst 
they  should  push  forward  to  the  goal  of  the  direct 
veto,  they  should  at  the  same  time  pick  up  every 
little  they  could  get  on  the  way  .and  be  thankful 
for  it.  (Hear,  hear.)  They  had  had  very  little  to 
be  thankful  for  in  this  respect  in  this  session  of 
Parliament.  Various  Temperance  measures  had 
found  their  way  into  the  lobbies  of  the  House 
of  Commons,  but  very  few  had  come  on  for 
discussion.  Of  those  that  had,  the  Erst  w.as  the 
Durham  Sund.ay  Closing  Bill.  Durham,  like  Corn- 
wall, was  a  county  where  Temperance  doctrines 
h.ad  sunk  very  deep  and  spread  very  wide,  .and  the 
introducer  of  a  Bill  was  able  to  say  that  out  of  the 
15  members  of  the  House  of  Commons  returned  by 
the  county  of  Durham,  14  had  adopted  the  Bill. 
(Hear,  hear.)  This  was,  therefore,  a  case  where  it 
might  reasimably  l;e  said  that  the  county  almost 
unanimously  demanded  such  legislation.  (Hear, 
hear.)  Ailer  considerable  debate,  the  Bill  was  car- 
ried, and  Mr.  Theodore  Fry,  a  gentleman  well 
known  to  Temperance  reformers— (hear,  hear) 
asked  him  (Mr.  Mclver)  to  use  any  influence  he 
might  have  with  peers  to  assist  its  being  carried  by 
the  House  of  Lords.  He  did  what  he  could  but  the 
Bill  was  nevertheless  thrown  out  by  that  House;and, 
although  he  did  not  want  to  make  any  ini- 
properor  unconstitutional  reference  to  "  the  other 
place,"  he  might  s.ay  that  there  was  a  very  big 
account  tliero,  and  that  this  was  an  item  added  to 
it.  (Hear,  hear.)  The  Bill  would  in  all  probability 
again  come  before  Parliament,  and  he  did  not  think 
the  House  of  Lords  would  throw  it  out  again.  Hav- 
ing referred  to  Mr.  Conybeare's  Bill  for  the  protec- 
tion of  children,  Mr.  Mclver  went  on  to  speak  of 
Sir  J.  Pease's  Bill  for  Sunday  closing.  A  more  un- 
satisfactory Bill  for  Sundayclosing  he  could  notthink 
of.  (Hear,  hear. )  It  proposed  to  leave  London  alone. 
He  did  not  disagree  with  that,  as  no  doubt  the 
Metropolis  rer|uired  special  treatment.  It  further 
proposed  to  close  public-houses  on  Sunday  in  the 
rural  districts,  and  in  a  "  populous  place 
like  St.  Mary  Church  it  proposed  to  leave 
the  houses  open  for  two  or  three  hours  in  the 
middle  of  the  day  and  for  the  same  time  at  night. 
The  effect  it  would  have  on  St.  Mary  Church  would 
be  to  reduce  the  sale  on  Sunday  by  a  few 
hours.  The  Temperance  Committee  decided  that 
they  did  not  care  much  about  that,  but  that  when 
they  got  the  Bill  in  committee  they  would  see  if 
they  could  not  improve  it.  Consequently,  when  it 
reached  that  stage,  they  proposed  to  make  it  abso- 
lute that  there  should  be  closing  for  the  whole 
of  Sunday,  except  for  London.  (Applause.)  Sir 
.T.  Pease,  however,  voted  against  this  amendment, 
and  withdrew  the  Bill. The  anendment  was  carried. 
At  the  present  moment  the  question  was  in  this 
position.  Tlie  Himse  of  Commons  had  affirmed  by 
a  majority,  though  not  a  decisive  one,  the  prin- 
ciple of  Sund.ay  closing  for  England,  with  the  ex- 
ception of  Limdon.  (Hear,  liear.)  Thus,  as 
the  result  of  the  discussions  on  Temperance 
legislation  in  the  House  of  Commons  dur- 
ing the  last  few  months,  if  nothing  had 
absolutely  been  done,   there    was    a  great    deal 


to  shew  the  way  in  which  popular  opinion  was 
tending  as  displayed  in  Parliament.  (Applause.) 
In  conclusion,  Mr.  Mclver  alluded  to  the  fact  that 
he  had  been  asked  to  tal<e  charge— on  behalf  of  the 
Church  of  EnglandTemperance  Society— of  a  Bill  for 
therepealoftherefreshmentandshopkeepers'licence, 
and  .also  to  support  aBill  for  the  repeal  of  the  part 
payment  of  wages  by  order,  and  he  w.as  consider- 
ing the  advisiibility  of  meeting  this  latter  system 
by'extending  the  provisions  of  the  Truck  Act  to 
agricultural  labourers.  Tlio  session  ot  the  House 
of  Commons  had  been  a  very  short  one,  and  it  had 
been  more  than  ordin.irily  .agitated  by  two 
very  large  measures  which  were  inseparably 
connected,  to  the  exclusion  of  a  great 
deal  of  ordinary  piivate  members'  legis- 
lation ;  but  it  they  had  nothing  absolutely 
t.ingible  to  shew  in  regard  to  Temperance,  and  if 
the"  House  of  Lords,  by  rejecting  the  Durham 
Sund.ay  Closing  Bill,  had  robbed  them  of  their  one 
ewe  lamb,  they  had  been  able  to  prove  that  there 
was  a  very  active  desire  on  the  part  of  private 
members  to  give  effect  to  the  largely-developed 
tendency  of  the  constituencies  in  the  direction  of 
Temperance  legislation.     (Applause.) 

WHY  DON'T  HE  LAVE  IT  ALONE  ? 

He  siiys  he  can  dhrink  or  lave  it  alone. 

He's  foolin'  himself,  that  same  vagabonc. 

Why  thin  don't  he  lave  it  alone? 

Habits  at  first  aisy  to  sever 

Become  iron  bands  that   howlda  him   forever. 

Why  thin  don't  he  lave  it  alone  ? 
Och  Hone. 

Why  thin  don't  he  lave  it  alone  i 
The  young  fop  thinks  that  it's  brave  to  dhrink. 
He  has  no  brains  that  would  help  him  to  think 
Of  father  and  mother  at  home  ; 
But  while  dhrinkin'  beer  he  thinks  he  is  smart, 
The  danger  he's  in  he  don't  lay  at  heart, 

He  had  better  lave  it  alone. 
Och  Hone 

He  had  better  lave  it  alone. 
He'll  take  no  advice,  the  pledge  he  derides. 
In  strength  ot  his  will,  he  fool-like  confides, 
To  resist  temptation's  cyclone. 
He  tipples  his  wine  and  dhrinks  his  rum, 
Degradin'  his  soul,  soon  his  end  will  come. 

Oh,  why  don't  he  lave  it  .alone, 
.Och  Hone, 

Oh,  why  don't  he  lave  it  alone  ! 

As  down   the  current  of  life's  stramehe  floats, 
He  sees  on  each  side  many  stranded  bloats  ; 
And  oh,  how  sadly  they  mo,an, 
Wishin'  that  they  had  stopped  in  time. 
Before  they  were  lost  wid  dhrinkin'  wine. 

For  now  they  can't  lave  it  alone, 
Och  Hone, 

For  now  they  can't  lave  it  alone. 

"  A  decayed  heart  has  turned  him  aside  ;  " 
Won't  listen  to  raison,  is  puffed  up  wid  pride. 
He  sez,  "  I've  a  will  of  me  own." 
And  so   goes  on  down  the  broad  path  ot  sin, 
And  soon  the  devil  will  gather  him  in, 
For  the  devil  won't  lave  him  alone, 

Och  Hone, 
For  the  devil  won't  lave  him  alone. 
— Newfoundland  Temperance  Journal. 


THE  RIGHT  TO  PROHIBIT  WITHOUT 

COMPENSATION. 

The  decision  of  .Judge  Brewer,  of  the  United 
States  District  Court  at  Topeka,  Kansas,  in  favonr 
of  compensating  a  brewer  for  being  refused  a  licence 
to  brew  even  for  lawful  "  mechanical  or  medicinal 
purposes,  "  did  not  touch  the  question  of  manufacture 
as  a  beverage.  Even,  however,  if  it  had  done  so, 
it  niiglit  be  upset  by  the  Supreme  Court.  It  meets, 
however,  with  its  match  in  the  recent  decision  of 
.Judge  McKay,  of  the  United  States  District  Court 
ot  Northern  Georgia,  where  tlie  stockholders 
in  a  brewery  claimed  compensation  owing 
to  the  suppression  of  the  traffic  under  the  recently 
passed  Local  Option  law.  The  j'ldgfl  said  : 
"  This  whole  subject  of  the  liquor  traffic,  and  of 
investments  precisely  like  those  ot  the  complainants 
—investments  broI<en  up  or  largely  crippled  by  pro- 
hibitory laws— has  been  a  fruitful  source  of  dls«u»- 
sion  before  tlie  courts,  and  they  are  all  now  agreed 
that  such  rights  and  properties  as  the  compIainintB 
assert  they  are  about  to  have  injured  oe  de- 
stroyed if  this  law  be  declared  of  force,  are  not 
protected  by  the  Constitution  of  the  United 
States  (Passenger  Cases.  7  How,  504;  Beet  Pa. 
v.s.  Massachusetts,  !J7  U.S.,  25;  Slaughter  House 
Cases  IC  Wall.,  12!);  Stone  v.s.  Mississippi,  101 
U.S.,  814).  This  question  has  been  before  the 
Supreme  Court  of  the  United  States,  the  court  ot 
the  Last  resort  in  cases  of  this^  kind,  and  that  court 
uniformly  and  clearly  held  that;  rights  of  the 
character  here  set  up  must  yield,  however  costly  ^ 
ami  devastating  may  be  the  evil,  to  the  will  ot  the: 
Legislature  in  its  passage  of  laws  in  their  judgment 
for  the  public  good.  It  is  one  of  the  risks  that 
every  man  takes  in  entering  a  business  or  making 
an  investment,  and  he  cannot  complain." 


WhIT-MoNPAT     DEMONSTR-^TfON.  —  At    Sitting- 

bourne  on  Whit-Monday  the  Good  Templars  held 
a  conference,  tea,  and  entertainment.  The  con- 
ferencew.asopenedattwoo'clockby  Bro.  W.  T.  Rule, 
W.D.Co.  Three  papers  were  to  have  been  read,  but 
the  reader  of  the  first  paper  on  ' '  How  to  Reclaim  the 
Drunkard"  (Rev.  H.  Denn,  vicar  of  Sittingboui-ne), 
being  unavoidably  prevented  from  being  present, 
two  only  were  read,  the  first  of  these  being  by  Mr. 
C.  Wicks  (of  Tong)  on  belialf  ot  the  Bands  of  Hope 
of  that  town,  and  the  second  (on  behalf  of  the 
LO.tJ  T.)  by  Bro.  W.  Webster,  on  "  Consistent 
Good  Templary."  Animated  discussions  followed 
each  ot  these  papers.  At  six  o'clock  a  crowded  tea 
meeting  was  held  in  the  Crescent-street  school- 
room, at  the  close  ot  which  the  members  and 
friends  formed  into  processional  order  and  paraded 
the  principal  streets,  headed  by  a  brass  band,  and 
marched  to  the  Town  Hall,  where  a  monster  public 
meeting  .and  entertainment  was  held  under  the 
presidency  of  Bro.  Lieutenant  W.  J.  Phillips,  R.  A., 
Stirrin"  addresses  were  delivered  by  Bros.  W.  T. 
Rule  and  J.  M.  Skinner,  P.G.  W.M.  Tlie  .audience 
seemed  to  thoroughly  enjoy  the  entertaining 
programme  presented.  Several  new  members  as 
result. 


OBITUARY. 

Sister  Mrs.  AttclifE— It  is  with  deep  regret 
the  John  Bowen  Lodge,  Deptford,  has  to  record 
the  death,  on  June  G,  ot  Sister  Mrs.  Attcliff,  of 
typho-d  fever.  The  att.ack  was  virulent, but  short. 
Our  sister  was  37  years  of  age.  Her  remains  were 
interred  at  Brockley  Cemetery  June  8  Our  sister 
had  been  a  member  of  the  Order  seven  years,  and 
had  filled  the  offices  of  W.C.T.,  W.V.T.,  W.Ch., 
P.W.C.T.,  and  was  a  most  ardent  worker  for  the 
spread  of  the  Order.  The  Lodge  has  lost  a  good 
Worker.  —  .J.B. 

Bi-o.  Albert  "Worth.- We  have  to  record  the 
death  of  Bro.  Albert  Worth  at  the  early  age  ot  24 
years.  He  was  a  charter  member  of  the  Pride  ol 
Grimesthorpe  Lodge,  and  died  suddenly  after  a 
short  illness,  on  Wednesday  evening,  June  111.  The 
Tiodge  meeting  on  the  following  Friday  took  prompt 
action  and  resolved  to  pay  a  last  tribute  of  respect 
to  our  dear  departed  brother.  On  Sunday,  June 
20,  about  CO  members  clothed  in  white  regalia 
proceeded  to  Page  Hall  Farm,  the  residence  of  the 
deceased;  but  at  the  arrival  there  this  number  was 

ginented    to    about     100,     when     the      hymn, 

0  I  S.afe  to  the  Rock,"  was  sung  over  the 
remains.  Thence  we  formed  ourselves  in  procession 
..-d  proceeded  to  Grimesthorpe  Church  where  tlie 
members  formed  a  circle  round  the  grave.  After  the 
usual  ceremony  was  gone  through,  Bro.  Rev.  J,  H. 
J.  Beokhurst,  H.D.,  addressed  the  spectators, 
ibering  several  hundreds,  and  read  the  Good 
Templars'  burial  ceremony.  The  members  sang 
'Rock  of  Ages,"  and  Bro.  Rev.  .J.  H.  J.  Beck- 
hurst  closed  with  prayer.  The  coffin  was  covered 
with  wreaths,  a  mong  them  being  one  placed 
there  by  the  members  of  the  Pride  of  Grimesthorpe 
Lodge.  Our  deceased  brother  was  universally 
respected. — H.  J.  K. 


Pee.sentation. — At  the  close  of  the  business  ot 
the  Father  Mathew  Lodge,  Sittingbourne,  recently, 
a  very  pretty  parlour  clock,  striking  the  hours  and 
half-hours,  was  presented  to  Sister  L.  E.  Streeton, 
who  has  held  the  post  ot  L.D.  in  this  Lodge  for 
upwards  of  13  years,  but  who  is  now  retiring  from 
tile  post  in  view  of  her  approaching  marriage.  Bro. 
Webster,  W.C.T.,  in  making  the  presentation,  re- 
ferred to  the  loss  the  Lodge  was  sustaining  in 
the  removal  of  our  good  sister,  and  remarked  that 
not  only  had  she  worked  for  her  Lodge  bnt  also 
for  the  District.  Slie  had  filled  the  position  of 
D.V.T.,  and  was  a  P.G. L. Rep.,  having  represented' 
tiie  East  Kent  District  at  G.Lodge.  Miss  Streeton' 
suitably  replied,  thanking  the  Lodge  for  their 
kindness.  Addresses  were  afterwards  given  by 
Bros.  Sivyer,  Plowman,  Goodwin  and  Leeds. 


JuKB  28,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEilPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


403 


THE 

NATIONAL  TEMPERANCE    FEDERATION 

AND  THE  GENERAL  ELECTION. 

A  special  meeting  of  the  National  Temperance 
Federation  was  held  in  the  Cimncil  Cliamber, 
Kxcter  Hall,  on  Friday,  June  18,  at  noon,  Bro. 
Alderman  Clegg,  of  Shefheld.  presiding.  It  was 
reported  that  since  last  meeting  the  foUowincr 
additional  abstaining  members  of  Parliament  had 
consented  to  become  vice-presidenU  of  the  Federa- 
tion :- Messrs.  R.  A.Allison,  J.  H.  Blades,  A.  C. 
Cobcett,  Handel  Cossham.  W.  M.  Johnson, 
Jeremiah  Jordan,  Joseph  Leicester,Miles  McTnnes, 
E.  H.  Pickersgill,  W.  S.  Shirley,  C.  J.  Valentine, 
Thomas  Wats.m.  and  Henry  J.  Wilson.  Letters 
expressing  inability  to  attend  were  read  from  Capt. 
G.  B.  Thomas  (Grar)d  Lodge  of  Wales,  I  O.G.T.), 
W.  1.  Palmer,  J.P,  (Western  Temperance  League), 
and  others. 

L— Local  Optiox  LEOisi,Ariox. 

Moved  by  Bro.  J.  Malins,  G.W.C.T.,  seconded 
by  Rev.  J.  S.  Russell,  M.  A.  (Congregational  Total 
Abstinence  Society),  and 

Resolved  :— (a)  That  the  evil  of  intemperance 
is  admittedly  greater  than  the  combined  evils  of 
war,  pestilence,  and  famine.  That  such  evils 
mainly  arise  from  the  liquor  traffic  and  the  defective 
laws  for  regulating  the  same.  That  such  laws 
accord  to  the  people  no  means  for  self-protection 
from  the  taxation  and  other  burdens  imposed  upon 
them  by  the  crime,  pauperism,  insanity,  and  pre- 
mature deaths  induced  by  the  liquor  traffic. 

(b)  That  the  Honse  of  Commons  having  three 
times,  in  years  past,  affirmed  the  right  of  the 
people  to  such  self-protection  by  some  efficient 
measure  of  "  Local  Option  "  with  regard  to  the 
continuance  or  cessation  of  drink  licences  in  their 
midst  ;  no  circumstances  have  arisen,  which  jiis'ify 
the  unprecedented  manner  in  which  successive 
Governments  have  failed  even  to  introduce  a 
measure  dealing  with  this  question — a  question, 
wliich,  in  the  interests  alike  of  Great  Britain  and 
Ireland,  is  of  the  greatest  magnitude  and  urgency, 
aTid  therefore  ought  to  have  Vieen  dealt  with  in 
preference  fco  any  other  political  question. 

(r)  That,  without  calling  upon  party  politicians  to 
ignore  other  questions,  their  programmes  cannot  be 
acceptable  to  us  unless  the  Temperance  question 
is  included  and  early  action  is  promised  in  respect 
to  it. 

(d)  That,  inasmuch  as,  under  the  temptations  of 
the  drink  licencu  system, the  people  of  Ireland  spend  in 
intoxicating  liquors  over  £10,000,000  annually— an 
amount  exceeding  the  annual  value  of  all  the  agri- 
cultural land  in  that  country,  and  which  sum  would 
be  sufficient  in  20  years  to  purchas  •  the  whole  of 
the  land  for  £200.000,000  -it  is  obvious  that  in  the 
solution  of  the  drink  question  would  be  found 
elements  for  the  solution  of  other  gr^at  questions 
— for,  in  the  words  of  Richard  Cobden,  "The 
Temperance  reform  lies  at  the  foundation  of  all 
social  and  moral  reforms." 

(e)  We  therefore  urge  all  Temperance  Reformers 
to  absolutely  refuse  to  allow  this  Temperance 
question  to  be  set  aside  for  any  other  issue,  and  we 
call  upon  Temperance  electors  to  secure  from  each 
candidate  for  Parliament.as  a  condition  of  support, 
a  pledge  to  press  forward  "Local  Option  "  Legisla- 
tion, whereby  the  people  of  each  locality  in  Ureat 
Britain,  as  well  as  in  Ireland,  shall  have  conferred 
upon  them  the  power  to  determine,  by  direct 
popular  vote,  whether  drink-shops  shall  or  shall  not 
be  thrust  into  or  continued  in  their  midst. 

Moved  by  Rev.  G.  M.  Murphy  (C.T.A.S.), 
seconded  by  Bro.  W.  Bingham  (Midland  Temper- 
ance League),  and 

Resolved  :  -That  candidates  for  Parliament  be 
reminded  that  none  of  the  Federated  Temperance 
bodies  have  endorsed  the  proposal  for  the  transfer 
of  licensing  to  Local  Boards,  or  even  to  specially 
elected  Boards  ;  and  (with  a  single  exception)  the 
representative  Temperance  bodies  of  England  do 
not  desire  any  complicity  witli  the  licensing  system, 
but  simply  ask  that  the  continuance  or  discon- 
tinuance of  licensing  be  subject  to  the  direct  vote 
of  the  electors,  as  is  the  case  in  Canada,  Queens- 
land, and  other  British  colonies. 

II. — Sunday  Cosixo. 
Moved  by    Mrs.    Lucas  (British  Women's  Tem- 
perance Association),  seconded  by  Rev.  Benjamin 
Sackett,  and 

Resolved  :— (a)  That  we  thank  Mr.  J.  C. 
Stevenson,  M.P. ,  for  his  efforts,  and  heartily  con- 
gratulate him  on  his  success  in  the  House  of  Com- 
mons Committee  in  so  auiending  Sir  Joseph  Pease's 
Bill  as  to  provide  for  closing  drink  shops  (save  in 
the  metropolis)  throughout  Sundays. 


(b)  That  we  request  Sir  Joseph  Pease  to  concur 
in  the  amendment,  whereby  he  will  gratify  so  mnny 
of  his  constituents  and  the  friends  of  Temperance 
generally. 

(c)  That  wliile  endorsing  the  amended  Bill  as  far 
as  it  now  goes,  this  Federation  affirms  the  equal 
right  of  the  people  of  the  metropolis  to  participate 
in  the  advantages  of  Sunday  Closing. 

III.— Sale  of  Drink  to  Childrex. 

Moved  by  Bro.  W.  E.  Clegg  (British  Temperance 
League),  seconded  by  Bro.  W.  Bingham,  and 

Resolved  :  That  we  thank  Mr.  Conybeare,  M.P, 
for  introducing  tlip  bill  to  prohibit  the  serving  of 
intoxicants  to  children  under  13  years  of  age  ;  and 
express  our  great  regret  at  the  amendment  sup- 
poi'ted  by  the  Government,  whereby  the  Bill  has 
been  so  changed  as  to  be  practically  useless. 
IV.  — Licensing    Disqualification. 

Moved  by  Bro.  C.  W.  Gordon  (Grand  Lodge  of 
Ireland,  I.O.G.T.),  seconded  by  Bro.  J.  H.  R. 
Moloney,  and 

Resolved: — That  this  Federation  instruct  its 
Executive  to  consider  the  expediency  of  such 
legislation  as  will  disqualify  all  drink-shop  owners 
in  any  area  from  being  members  of  any  licensiuL: 
body  in  that  area. 


GRAND  LODGE  SESSION,  1886. 


SUMMARY  OF  LEGISLATION. 

Life-long  Pledge. — The  Grand  Lodge,  by  a 
large  majority,  declined  to  entertain  any  proposal 
for  an  alteration  in  the  pledge. 

Provident  Fund. — The  principle  of  this  fund 
was  again  endorsed  ;  but  it  was  decided  to  contine 
the  benefitsto  Good  Templars  and  their  abstaining 
husbands,  wives  and  children,  and  not  to  give  any 
extra  advantages  to  those  who  were  members  of 
both  Adult  and  Juvenile  Branches.  The  complete 
scheme  to  be  submitted  to  next  G. L.  Session 
before  adoption. 

DisTKicT  Lodge  Constitution.  —  The  only 
change  made  in  this  was  for  the  insertion  of  a  sug- 
gestion in  favour  of  the  appointment  of  a  committee 
for  reporting  tu  the  public  Press. 

Character  Dress  Performances. — A  proposi- 
tion to  rescind  the  Grand  Lod^e  bye-law  prohibit- 
ing these  performances  was  lost  by  a  very  large 
majority,  and  by  a  similar  majority  the  bye-law 
was  extended  to  include  Juvenile  Teinples  as  well 
as  Sub-Lodges. 

Eligibility  for  W.C.T.— Tlie  law  prohibiting 
Lodge  Deputies  from  bc^iug  also  chosen  as  W.C.T, 
was  repealed. 

Qualification  for  W.M. — The  Sub-Lodge 
Constitution  was  amtnded  so  that  in  future  there 
may  be  no  Degree  restriction  upon  candidates 
for  W.RI.  —  unless  the  Sub-Lodge  by  bye-lawa  so 
require. 

Clearance  Cards.  —  The  following  were 
adopted  : — 

That  members  drawing   clearance    cards  at   any 
time  after  the  last  day  of  the    expiring  quarter 
must  pay  the  new  quarter's  dues  before  the  card 
is  granted — even  though  installation   has    not 
taken  place. 
That  admission  by  card  during  the  term  in  which 
the  card  is  granted  be  not  more  than   3d. — no 
dues  being  charged — unless  the  Lodge,  by  bye- 
law,  make  a  higher  cliarge. 
Challenge  Shield  — The  following  was  adopted 
in  relation  to  future  competitionc  :  — 

That  in  awarding  the  Challenge  Shield  at  future 

Sessions,   the   increase   of  Adult    membership 

shall  be  based  upon  the  addition  of  members 

irrespective  of  clearance   and   associate  cards 

issued  and  deposited;  and  of  Lodges  transferred 

to  or  from  a  District.      The   per  centage   shall 

be    reckoned  upon  a   minimum  basis  of  five 

Lodges  and  250  members. 

REPREsiiNTATiVES   to   R. W.G.L.  —  Nominations 

for  R. W.G.L.  are  in   future  to  be   made  the  first 

order  of  business   at  Grand  Lodge  on  the  Tuesday 

afternoon. 

Associate  Membership. — An  addition  to  Grand 
Lodge  bye-laws  was  made  as  follows  : — 

After  one  week's  notice  given  in  open  Lodge  by, 

or,  to    any    associate    member,  the   associate 

membership  of  such  member  may  be  terminated 

at  the  nest  session  of  the  associate  Lodge  by  a 

two-thirds  ballot  vote. 

Degree   Charters. — It    was    decided    that    in 

future  no  Degree  Temple  Charters  were  to  be  issued 

to  confer' the  Third  Degree. 

Di.sTRicT  Lodge  Degree, — It  was  agreed  that 
wherever  a  District  Lodge  had  enacted  that  the 


Third  should  be  appropriated  as  the  District  Lodge 
Degree,  such  legislation  should  not  be  repealed  save 
by  voted  consent  of  the  Grand  Li>dgo  or  the  O.L. 
Executive. 

Grand  Lodge  Degree. — Credentials  for  this 
Degree  are  in  future  to  be  signed  by  the  W.D.Sec. 
IS  well  as  the  WC.T.  and  W.Sec.  of  Sub-Lodge. 

Klssinc  Gamers. — A  new  bye-law  was  enacted 
prohibiting  all  such  games  at  gatherings  in  connec- 
tion with  the  Order. 

Party  Politics,  *.tc. — A  bye-law  was  also  niade 
prohibiting  the  introduction  of  party  political  and 
■sectarian  topics  in  meetings  connected  with  the 
Order. 

Removal  of  a  Lodge. — The  following  waa 
^idopted  : — 

That  a  G.L.  bye-law  bo   made  requiring   Lodges 
to    notify    all    members    before  any  vote   to 
remove    the    Lodge  ;    and    that    the  District 
Deputy's  endorsement  be  required   before  the 
removal  is  effected. 
Confirmation  of  D.L.  Resolutions  for  Grand 
Lodge. — These  will  not  in  future  require  confir- 
matinn  at  District  Lodge  annual  session. 
Juvenile  Temi'LEs. 
JuvEXiLE  Passwords. — It  was  decided  to  issue 
monthly  passwords  instead  of  quarterly. 

AuE  OF  Supeuintznoent. — It  was  agreed  to 
move  R.  W.G.L.  tu  amend  the  Juvenile  Constitu- 
tion, SO  that  in  future  any  member  over  18  shall 
be  eligible  as  S.  J,T. 

Affiliation  of  Juvenile   Temples. — The    fol- 
lowing was  adopted  : — 
That  a  Lodge  having  decided  to  have  a  Temple, 
and  such  Temple  being  duly  instituted,  it  shall 
be  deemed  to  be  in  affiliation  until  the  Lodge 
shall  Iiave  first  given  a  month's  notice  at  least 
to  the  G.S.J.T.  and  D.S.J. T.  of  its    intention 
to  sever  the    connection,   and    then    passed  a 
majority  vote  to  that  effect.       The  same  rule 
to  apply  to  a  Juvenile  Temple  severing  connec- 
tion with  a  Lodge. 
Juvenile  Prize  Competitions. — The  Executive 
were    requested    to    consider    the    desirability  of 
assisting  with   'prizes    any    districts    inaugurating 
competitive  examinations. 


POLITICAL  ACTION. 

Bkightox.— On  June  12(.h,a  meeting  of  Electoral 
Superintendents  and  representatives  was  held  at  the 
Cotfee  Palace,  North-street, Brighton,  at  which  eight 
Lodges  were  represented.  Bro.  J.  Nisbet,  D.E.S., 
presided.  The  Superintendent  read  the  minutes  of 
the  last  meeting,  which  were  confirmed.  After 
some  discussion  it  was  resolved  that  a  petition  to 
the  mafjistrates  against  granting  new  licences,  and 
to  refuse  the  renewal  of  any  of  the  existing  ones, 
should  be  promoted  under  tlie  auspices  of  theloo«,I 
Good  Templars.  Bro.  Gumbrill  moved,  and  Bro. 
A.  Peters,  E.S.,  seconded  the  following  resolution, 
which  was  unanimously  carried  ;  "  Ihat  this  meet- 
ing of  representatives  from  nine  Lodges 
of  the  Independent  Order  of  Good  Templars  in 
Brighton, with  a  membership  of  upwards  of  COO  per- 
sons, views  with  deep  regret  the  action  of  the  House  of 
Lords  in  rejecting  the  Durham  Sunday  Closing 
Bill  at  its  third  reading,  and  that  copies  of  the  re- 
solution be  forwarded  to  the  Marquis  of  Salisbury, 
Earl  Granville  and  the  Bishop  of  Durham."  Tho 
C.  S.  was  then  directed  to  inform  the  executives  of 
the  Liberal  and  Conservative  Associations  that  no 
candidate  would  receive  the  Templar  votes  unless 
favourable  to  Temperance.  It  having  been 
arranged  to  communicate  with  any  new  candidates 
for  Parliament  who  might  come  forward  for  the 
Ijorough  in  order  to  ascertain  their  views,  and  to 
call  a  meeting  of  the  Convention  to  consider  tho 
same,  the  meeting  closed  with  prayer. 


SjroKiNG  ToE.4cco.— The  use  of  tobacco,  as  dis- 
tinguished from  its  abuse,  ought  to  be  a  matter  of 
intelligent  observation  and  experience.  We  slwuld 
incline  to  the  opini"n  that  any  particular  individual 
who  can  say,  "  1  always  imow  when  I  have  smoked 
enough — if  I  go  beyond  the  just  limit  I  lose  my 
power  of  prompt  decision,"  had  better  not  smoke 
at  all.  It  is  clearly  unwise  for  a  man  who 
cannot  swim  to  persist  in  dabbling  in  deep 
"aters.  Tnero  are  currents  and  under-draughts 
which  may  at  any  moment  destroy  his  balance.  The 
very  reverse  of  the  complaint  made  by  this  person 
is  the  experience  of  most  smokers.  A  moderate  use 
of  tobacco  soothes  the  senses, and  leaves  the  mental 
faculties  free  from  irritation  and  ready  for  calmly 
clear  intellectual  processes.  When  this  is  not  the 
effect  produced  by  smoking,  the  "weed"  had 
better  be  eschewed,  —LaiKet. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    "WATCHWORD. 


June  28,  1886. 


PARLIAMENT  OF  1885-6  AND  THE 
SUNDAY   CLOSING  OF  PUBLIC-HOUSES. 

L.  Liberal;  c.  Conservative;  r.  Parnelite. 

A. — The  following  mcmberd  have  voted  in  favour  of 
Total  Sunday  Closing  in  the  County  of  Durham  and  also 
in  the  whole  Country  (except  the  Metropolis)  ;— 

a  L  Abraham,  W..  Rhondda. 

a  L  Allison.  K.  A.,  Cumberland, N. 

a  h  ](alfour,   Right  Plon.  J.  B.  L.,  Clackmannan  and 

a  L  Uarbour,  W.  B.,  Paisley. 
a  L  Beith,  G.,  Glasgow  (Central). 
a  p  Blane.  Alex..  Armagli,  S. 
a  L  Bolton.  S.  H..  St.  Panoras,  N. 
a  L  Broadhurst.  H.,  Bordesley. 
a  L  Burt,  T.,  Morpeth. 
a  L  Chamberlain,  R,,  Islington, W. 
a  L  Channing.  F.  A.,  Northampton,  E. 
a  L  Cobb,  H.  P.,  Rugby, 
a  L  Conybeare,  0.  A.  V.,  Camborne. 
a  I  Corbett,  A.  C,  Glasgow  (Tradeston). 
a  L  Cossham,  H.,  Bristol,  E. 
a  L  Craven,  J.,  Shipley, 
a  L  Crompton,  Chas,  Leek. 
'    a  t  Crossley,  E.,  Sowerby. 
a  L  Daves,  R.,  Angleaea. 

L  Esselmont,  P.,  Aberdeen,  E. 
a  L  Eenwick.  C.,  Wansbeck. 
b  L  Flower,  Cyril,  Luton, 
a  L  Fry,  T.,  Darlington. 

L  Gladstone.  H.  J,,  Leeds,  W. 
a  L  Gourley,  E.  T.,  Sunderland. 

t  Gurdon,  R.  T.,  Mid-Norfolk. 
b  L  Harcourt,  Sir  W.  G.  V.,  Derby. 
a  L  Illingworth,  A.,  Bradford,  W. 
a  L  Jacks,  Wm.,  Lei*  Burghs, 
a  L  Joicey,  J.,  Chester-Ie-Street. 
a  L  Lawson.  H.  L.  W.,  St.  Pancras,  W. 
a  L  Leake,  R.,  Radcliffe-cura-Farnworth. 
a  I  Leicester,  J.,  West  Ham,  S. 
a  L  Leveson-Gower,  G.  G.,  StaSord,  N.W, 
a  L  Mclver,  L.,  Torquay. 
a  L  McLagan,  P.,  Linlithgowshire, 
a  L  Maclean,  F.  W.,  Woodstock. 
a  L  Mason,  S.,  Lanark  (Mid.) 
b  L  Mellor,  J.  W.,  Grantham, 
b  L  Morley.  A..  Nottingham,  E. 
a  L  Otter,  F.,  Louth  (Lincoln), 
a  L  Parker,  C.  S.,  Perth. 
a  h  Poulton,  J.  M.,  Bishop  Auckland. 
a  L  Pease,  A.  E.,  York. 
a  L  Pitt-Lewis,  G.,  Barnstaple. 
a  L  Powell,  W.  R.  H.,  Carmarthen,  W. 
a  L  Keed,  Sir  E  J.,  Cardiff, 
a  L  Richardson,  T.,  Hartlepools. 
a  L  Roscoe,  Sir  H.  E.,  Manchester,  S. 
a  L  Russell,  E.  E.,  Glasgow  (Bridgeton). 
a  L  Saunders,  W,,  Hull,  E. 
a  L  Seale-Hayne,  C.  H.,  Ashburton, 
a  L  Shaw,  T.,  Halifax. 
a  L  Shirley,  W.  S..  Doncaster. 
a  L  Stuart,  Jaa.,  Hoxton  (Shoreditch). 
a  I  Swinburne,  Sir  J.,  LichBeld. 
a  p  Tuite,  Jas.,  Westmeath,  N. 
a  c  Valentine,  0.  J.,  Cockermouth. 
a  L  Wayman.  Thos.,  Elland. 
a  L  Will,  J.  S.,  Montrose  District. 
a  L  Williams,  A.  J.,  Glamorgan,  S. 
a  L  Wilson,  C.  H.,  Hull,  W. 
a  L  Wilson,  H.  J.,  Holmforth. 
a  L  Wilson,  J.,  Houghton-Ie-Spring. 
CI  Liberals  ;  1  Conservative  ;    2  Parnellites.     Total,  04. 

B.— The  following  voted  in  favour  of  the  Durham  Bill, 
but  were  absent  on  the  division  (Stevenson's  amendment) 
upon  the  Bill  of  Sir  J.  W.  Pease  :— 

P  Abraham,  W.,  Limerick,  W. 

1,  Allen,  H.  G.,  Pembroke  Burghs. 

L  Asher,  Alen,  Elgin  District. 

L  Ashton,  T.  G.,  Hyde 

L  Ath»rley-Jones,  L.  A.,  Durham,  N.W. 

L  Balfour,  Sir  G.,  Kincardine. 

P  Baring,  J.,  Wexford,  S. 

I  Beaumont,  H.  F.,  Colne  Valley. 

L  Bennett,  J.,  Gainsborough. 

P  Biggar,  J.  G.,  Cavan,  W. 

L  Blake,  T..  Forest  of  Dean. 

I.  Brown,  A.  H.,  Wellington,  (Shrops.), 

L  Brunner,  J.  T.,  Northwich 

L  Buxton,  E.  N.,  Walthamstow. 

I.  Cameron,  C,  Glasgow  (College  Div.). 

P  Campbell,  H.,  Fermanagh,  S. 

L  Carbutt,  E.  H.,  Monmouth  District. 
a  p  Chance,  P.  A.,  Kilkenny,  S. 

L  Clark,  G.  B  ,  Cailhness. 

t  Coleridge,  Hon.  B.  J.  S  ,  Sheffield  (Attercliffe). 

L  Compton,  Lord  W.,  Stratford  on-Avon. 
a  r  Connolly,  L.,  Longford,  S. 

L  Courtney,  L.  H.,  Bodmin. 

L  ChiMers.  Sir  H.  E.,  Edinburgh  (S.  Div.) 

L  Cozens-Hardy,  H.  H.,  Norfolk,  W. 

I.  Craig-Sellar,  A.,  Partick. 

c  Corry,  Sir  J.  P.,  Belfast. 

L  Dillwyn,  L.  L.,  Sw.ansea. 

I,  Duff,  R.  W,,  Banffshire. 

1  Ellis,  J.  E.,  Rushcliffe. 

L  Ferguson,  R.,  Carlisle. 

L  Finiayson,  J.,  Renfrew,  E. 

p  Finuoane,  J.,  Limerick,  E, 

L  Fraser-Mackintosh,  C,  Inverness-ahire* 

L  Fry,  L.,  Bristol,  N. 

L  Fuller,  G.  P.,  Wcstbury. 

L  Glyn,  Hon.  P.  C,  Wimbonie. 

L  Grenfell,  W.  H.,  Salisbury. 

L  Hastings,  G.  W.,  Worcester,  E. 


t  Havelock-Allan  Sir  H.,  Durham,  S.E. 
a  1'  Hayden,  L.  P.,  Leitrim,  S. 

L  Henry  Mitchell,  Glasgow  (Blackfriars). 

I.  Howard,  U.  C,  Penrith. 

L  Hoyle,  Isaac,  Hey  wood. 

h  Ingram,  W.  J.,  Boston. 

L  Jacoby,  .T.  A.,  Mid-Derby. 

L  James,  C.  H.,  Merthyr  Tydvil. 

1.  James,  Hon.  W.  H.,  Gateshead. 

I.  Jenkins.  Sir  J.  J.,  Carmarthen  District, 
a  p  Kelly,  B.,  Donegal,  S. 

L  Kernick,  W.,  Birmingham.  N. 

L  Leatham,  K,  A.,  Huddersfield. 

L  Lubbock,  Sir  J.,  London  University. 

t  McArthur,  A!,  Leicester. 

L  Molnnes  Miles,  Hexham. 
b  L  Marjoribanks,  Hon.  E.,  Berwickshire. 

L  Mather,  W.,  Salford. 

I.  Milbank,  Sir  F.  A.,  Richmond,  N.R. 

I  Morgan,  Right  Hon.  G.  O.,  Denbigh,  E. 

1  Noel,  G.,  Dumfries  Burgh. 

p  Nolan,  J.,  Louth,  N. 

P  O'Connor,  A.,  Donegal,  E. 

t  Peacock,  R.,  Gorton, 

L  Pease,  H.  F.,  Cleveland. 

L  Pickard,  B,,  Normanton, 

L  Pickersgill,  E,  H.,  Bethnal  Green,  S.W, 

L  Picton,  J,  A,,  Leicester, 

L  Pilkington,  G,  A,,  Southport. 

L  Potter,  T,  B„  Rochdale, 

L  Price,  T,  P.,  Monmouth,  N, 
b  I.  Quilter,  W.  C,  Sudbury. 

t  Ramsey,  J.,  Falkirk  District. 

L  Rathbone,  W.,  Arvon. 

1  Richard,  Henry,  Merthyr  Tydvil. 

h  Samuelson,  Sir  B,,  Banbury, 

L  Seely,  C,  Jn,,  Nottingham,  W, 

L  Sheridan,  H,  B,,  Dudley. 

L  Simon,  J.,  Dewsbury. 
b  L  Spencer,  Hon.  C.  R.,  Mid-Northampton. 

L  Spicer,  H.,  Islington,  S. 
B,  P  Stack,  J.,  Kerry,  N. 

I.  Stafford,  Marquis  of,  Sutherland. 

L  Stansfeld  Right  Hon,  J,  H.,  Halifax. 

c  Stewart,  M.  J.,  Kirkcudbright, 
a  L  Stevenson.  F.  S.,  Eye. 

P  Sullivan,  T.  D.,  College  Green  (Dublin). 

c  Sykes,  C,  Buckrose. 

L  Thomas,  A.,  Glamorgan, E. 

L  Trevolyan.  Right  Hon.  G.  0.,  Hawick. 

L  Warmington,  C.  M.,  Monmouth,  W. 

L  Wason,  E,,  Ayr,  S, 

L  Watkin,  Sir  E.  W,,   Hythe, 

1.  Watt,  Hugh,  Glasgow  (Camlachie). 

h  Wilson,  Isaac,  Middlesbrough. 

L  Winterbotham,  A.E.,  Cirencester, 

L  Woodhead,  J.,  Spen  Valley. 

L  Wright.  C,  Leigh. 

L  Rylands,  P.,  Burnley. 

L  Rothschild,  Baron,  Aylesbury. 
83  Liberals ;  3  Conservatives  ;  13  Parnellites.  Total,  09. 

O. — The  following  voted  in  favour  of  Mr.  Stevenson's 
amendment  to  Sir  J.  W.  Pease's  Bill  to  make  it  iotnl 
closing,  but  did  not  vote  in  the  division  on  the  Durham 
Bilh- 

a  L  Acland,  C.  T.  D.,  Launceston. 
a  L  Agnew,  W.,  Stratford. 

L  Bolton,  J.  C,  Stirlingshire, 
a  I,  Borlase,  W.  C,  St.  Austell, 
a  L  Bruce,  Hon.  R.  P.,  Fifeshire,  W. 
a  L  Bryce,  J.,  Aberdeen,  S. 
a  I.  Buchanan,  T.  R.,  Edinburgh,  W. 
a  L  Buckley,  A.,  Prestwich. 
b  L  Campbell-Bannerman,     Rt.     Hon.     H.,    Stirling 

Burghs, 
a  I,  Caine,  W.  S.,  Barrow-in-Furnesa. 
b  I'  Commms,  A.,  Roscommon,  S. 
a  L  Crawford,  W.,  Mid-Durham, 
a  c  De  Cobain,  E,  S.  A.,  Belfast,  E. 
a  I.  Ellis,  J.,  Leicester.  W. 
a  I,  Farquharson,  R.,  Dr.,  Aberdeen,  N. 

L  Fowler,  H.  H.,  Wolverhampton,  E. 
a  L  Harker,  W.,  Ripon. 
a  I,  Hibbert,  J.  T.,  Oldham, 
a  L  Holden,  Angus,  Bradford,  E. 
a  h  Holden.  Isaac,  Keighley. 
a  I,  Howard,  E.  S.,  Thornbury. 
b  L  Hunter,  W.  A.,  Aberdeen,  N. 
a  c  Johnston,  Wm.,  Belfast,  S. 
a  L  Johns,  J.  W.,  Nuneaton, 
a  V  Jordan,  J.,  Clare,  W. 
a  L  KayShuttlewoith,  Sir,  V.A.,  Clitheroe, 
a  L  Labonchere,  H.,  Northampton, 
a  L  Lacaita,  C,  C,  Dundee, 
a  L  Latham.  G,  W.,  Crewe, 

L  McCuUock,  J„  Glasgow  (St,  Rollox), 
b  L  Maitland,  W,  F.,  Brecknockshire, 
a  L  Morgan,  O.  V.,  Battersea. 

I.  Morley,  J.  Right  Hon.,  Newcastle-on-Tyne. 
a  L  Moulton,  J.  F,,  Clapham. 
a  p  O'Brien,  P.,  Monaghnn.N. 
a  L  Portman,  Hon.  E.  P.,  Dorset,  N. 

L  Priestley  Briggs,  Pudsey. 
a  p  Redmond,  J.  E.,  Wexford,  N. 
a  L  Reid,  H.  G.,  Aston  Manor, 
a  L  Roberts,  J.,  Flint  Burghs. 
a  I,  Roberts,  J.  Byrn,  Eifion. 

c  Royden,  T.  B.,  Liverpool  (W.  Toxteth). 
a  p  Small,  J.  F.,  Down,  S. 
a  L  Smith,  S.,  Flint, 
a  L  Stevenson,  J.  C,  South  Shields, 
a  L  Storey,  S.,  Sunderland, 
a  L  Storey-Maskelyne,  M,  H.  N,,  Cricklade, 
b  I.  Sturgis,  H.  P.,  Diirset.S, 
a  L  Watson,  T.,  Ilkeston. 
a  L  Westlake,  J.,  Romford, 

c  Whitley,  E.,  Liverpool  (Everlon), 


a  L  Williams,  J.  C,  Nottingham,  S. 
b  L  Woodall,  W.,  Hanley. 
44  Liberals  ;  4  Conservatives  ;  5  Parnellites,    Total  53, 

D.— The  following  voted  in  favour  of  the  Durham  Bill, 
but  against  the  amendment  of  Mr.  S  tevenson   :  — 

b  P  Cox.  J.  R.,  Clare  E. 

b  c   Hill,  Lord  A.  W.,  Down  W. 

b  L  Pease,  Sir  J.  W.,  Barnard  Castle. 

b  0  Fowler,  Rt.  Hon.  Sir  R.  N.,  City  of  L)ndon. 

b  L  Mappin,  P.  T.,  W.  R.  Yorks.  (S.) 

b  c  Macdonald,  Rt.  Hon.  J.  H.  A.,  Edin.  and  St. 
Andrew's. 
2  Liberals;  3  Conservatives;  1  Parnelltte.     Total,  G  . 

E.— The  following  have  not  voted  upon  either  the 
Durham  Bill  or  Mr.  Stevenson's  amendment,  but  voted 
with  those  in  above  lists  marked  a,  with  Mr.  Fry  in 
his  attempt  to  continue  progress  with  Sir  J.  W.  Pease's 
Bill,  after  Mr.  Stevenson's  amendment  had  been 
adopted.  The  motion  to  report  progress  was  opposed  by 
Sir  J.  W.  Pease,  who  wished  to  consider  his  position 
consequent  upon  Mr.  Stevenson's  amendment  in  favour 
of  Total  Closing  having  been  adopted  :— 

L  Bickersteth,  R.,  Shropshire,  N. 

I  Ebrington,  Viscount,  Tavistock. 

P    Gilooly,  Jas..  Cork  Co.,  W. 

P  Harrington,  E,,  Kerry,  W. 

P  Harrington,  T.,  Dublin  (Harbour). 

P  Healy,  T.  M.,  Londonderry,  S. 

P  Power,  P.  J.,  Waterford,  E. 

2  Liberals  ;  5  Parnellites.    Total,  7. 
For  the  motion  to  go  on  with  Bill  so  as  to  get  it  through 
committee,   91  Liberals,  .5   Conservatives,  and  16  Par- 
nellites voted.    Total,  112. 


b  c  Akers-Douglas,  A.,  E.  Kent  (St.  Augustine's). 

b  c  AUsopp.  G.  H,,  Worcester, 

b  c  Baden-Powell,  G,  S.,  Liverpool  (Kirkdale), 

b  c  Baily,  L,  R.,  Liverpool  (Exchange), 

b  c  Baumann,  A,  A,,  Peckham, 

b  0  Beach,  W,  W.  B.,  Andover, 

b  c  Beadel,  W,  J„  Chelmsford, 

b  c  Bentinck,  Right  Hon,  G.  A.  F.  C,  Whitehaven. 

b  c  Blaine.  R,  S,,  Bath. 

b  c  Blundell,  H.  B.  H,,  Ince. 

b  e  Brodrick,  Hon.  W.  St,  John,  Guildford. 

b  c  Brookfield,  A.  M.,  Rye. 

b  c  Churchill,  Right  Hon.  Lord  R.,  Paddington,  S. 

b  c  Commerell,  Sir  J.  E.,  Southampton. 

b  c  Dickson,  A.  G.,  Dover. 

b  c  Dimsdale,  Baron  R,,  Hitchin, 

b  c  Dyke,  Right  Hon,  Sir  W,  H,,  Dartford. 

b  c  Farquharson,  H.  R  ,  Dorset.  W. 

b  c  Folkestone,  Viscouut,  Enfield. 

b  c  Gibson,  J.  G.,  Liverpool  (Walton). 

b  c  Goldsworthy,  W.  T.,  Hammersmith. 

b  c  Grimston,  Viscount,  St.  Albans. 

b  c  Heaton,  J.  H.,  Canterbury. 

b  c  Herbert,  Hon.  Sydney,  Croydon. 

b  c  Hunt,  F.  S.,  Marylebone,  W. 

b  c  Isaacs,  L.  H.,  Walworth, 

b  0  Jackson,  W,  L.,  Leeds,  N, 

b  0  Kimber,  H,,  Wandsworth. 

a  a  Lawrence,  W.  F.,  Liverpool  (Abercromby). 

b  0  Lechmere,  Sir  E.  A.  H.,  Bewdley. 

b  c  Long,  W.  H.,  Devizes. 

b  c  McCalmont,  J.,  Antrim  W. 

c  Milvain,  T.,  Durham. 
b  0  Mount,  W.  G.,  Newbury, 
b  c  Pearce,  W.,  Goran, 
b  c  Powell,  F.  S.,  Wigan. 
b  0  Rosa,  A,  H.,  Maidstone, 
b  0  Stuart- Wortley,  C.B.,  Sheffield  (Hallam). 
b  c  Temple,  Sir  R.,  Evesham, 
b  c  Tomlinson,  W.  E.  M.,  Preston, 
b  0  Vincent,  C.  E,  Howard,  Sheffield  (Central), 
b  c  Watson,  James,  Shrewsbury. 

42  Conservatives.    Total,  42. 

G. — Tlio  following  voted  acfaiiist  the  Durham  Bill,  but 
were  absent  upon  the  division  on  Mr.  Stevenson's  amend- 
ment to  Sir  J.  W.  Pease's  Bill, 

c  Ainalie,  W.  G.,  Lonadale,  N. 
cAIIsopp,  S.  C,  Taunton. 

c  Ashmead-Bartlett,  E.,  Sheffield  (Ecclosall). 

c  Baggallay,  E.,  Lambeth  (Brixton). 

0  Baird,  J.,  Lanark,  N.W. 

0  Balfour,  Rt.  Hon.  A.  J.,  Manchester,  E. 

c  Balfour,  G.  W.,  Leeds  Central. 
b  c  Bethell,  G.  K.,  Holderness. 

0  Bigwood,  J.,  Finsbury,  E. 

c  Boord,  T.  W.,  Greenwich. 

c  Burdett-Coutts,  W.  L.  A.  B.,  Westminster. 

0  Coddington,  W.,  Blackburn. 

0  Cubitt,  Right  Hon.  G.,  Epsom. 

P  Deasy,  J.,  Mayo,  W. 

0  Eaton,  W.  H.,  Coventry. 

c  Fellowes,  W.  H.,  Lamsey  (Hunts). 

c  Fergussun,  Right  Hon.  Sir  J.,  Manchester,  N.E. 

c  Forwood,  A.  B.,  Ormskirk. 

0  Gardner,  R.  R.,  Windsor. 

^J  Gent-Davis,  R.,  Kennington  (Lambeth). 

c  Gorst,  J.  E.  Sir,  Chatham. 

c  Green,  E.,  Wakefield. 

c  llall,  C.,  Chesterton. 

c  Hardcastle,  E.,  Salford,  N. 

P  Harris,  M.,  Galway,  E. 

c  Hickman,  A.,  Wolverhampton. 

c  Hughes,  E.,  Woolwich. 

c  Hughes-Hallett,  F.  C,  Rochester. 

c  Knightly,  Sir  R.,  Northampton,  S. 

P  Lealiy,  J.,  Kildare,  S. 

c  Lewisham,  Viscount,  Lewisham. 

c  Llewellyn,  E,  H,,  Somerset  N. 


JuifB  28,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES"    WATCHWORD 


p  McDonald,  P.,  Sligo  X. 

c  Mowbray,  Rt.  Hon.  Sir  J.  R.,  Oifotd  University, 
c  Muntz,  P.  A.,  Tamworth: 
e  Northcote,  Hon.  H.  S..  E\e(er. 
P  O'Hanlon,  T    Cavan  E. 
I.  Pulley,  Joeeph,  Hereford, 
c  Stanley,  Rt.  Hon.  F.  A.,  Blackpool, 
c  Stunock,  P.,  Kilmarnock, 
c  Tipping,  W.,  Stockport, 
c  ToUemache,  H.  J.,  Eddisbury. 
c  Tyler,  Sir  H.  W.,  Gt.  Yarmouth. 
b  c  Walrond.  W.  H.,  Tiverton, 
c  Walsh,  Hon.  A.  H.  J.,  Radnorshire, 
c  Young,  C.  E.  B.,  Christchurch. 
1  Liberal ;  40  Conservatives  ;  5  Parnellites.     Total,  Hi. 

H.— The    following    voted    onainst    Mr.    Stevenson's 
■  amendment  to  make  Sir  J.  W.  Pease's  Bill  tola!  closing, 
•but  did  nr.t  vote  in  the  division  on  the  Durham  Bill  :— 
b  c  Addison,  J.  E.  W.,  Ashton-nnder-Lyne. 
b  c  Agg-Gardner,  J.  T.,  Cheltenham. 
•b  c  Bartl«y,  G.  C.  T.,  Islington,  N. 
b  I  Bass,  Sir  M.  A.,  Burton, 
'h  c  Campbell,  Sir  A.,  Renfrew,  W. 

P  Clancy,  .T.  J.,  Co.  Dublin,  N.l 
■b  c  Clarke,  E,,  Plymouth. 
<)  c  Compton,  F.,  New  Forest, 
b  c  Cooke,  C.  W.  R.,  Newington,  W. 
ti  c  Cranbourne.  Viscount,  Darwen. 
b  c  Cross,  Rt.  Hon.  Sir  R.  A,,  Newton; 
h  c  Curzon,  Viscount,  Wycombe. 
b  0  Duncan,  F.,  Holborn  (Finsbury). 
b  c  Dunoombe,  A  ,  Howdenshire. 
b  0  Fisher,  W.  H..  Fulhara. 
b  0  Fitzgerald,  R.  U.  P..  Cambridge. 
b  0  FitzwiUiam,  Hon.  W.  J.  W.,  Peterborough. 
b  0  Fitzwygram,  Sir  F,  W.  .J.,  Fareham. 
b  c  Fletcher,  Sir  H.,  Lewes. 
b  c  Fraser,  C  C,  Limbeth,  N. 
b  c  Halsey,  T.  F.,  Watford. 
b  0  Hamilton,  Lord  F.  S.,  Manchester,  S.W. 
fb  L  Hobhouse,  H.,  Somerset,  E. 
■a  -C  Hculdsworth,  W.  H.,  Manchester,  N.W. 
ib  0  Hoare,  S..  Norwich. 

e  Howard,  J.  M.,  Dulwioh. 
\b  0  Hutton,  J.  P.  Manchester,  N. 
to  e  Jennings,  L.  J.,  Stockport. 
b  t  Johnson-Ferguson,  J.  E  ,  Loughborough. 
b  c  Kennaway,  Sir  J.  H.,  Honiton, 
b  c  Lloyd,  W.,  Wednesbury. 
b  c  Lowther,  Hon.  W.,  Appleby, 
b  c  Maclean,  J.  M.,  Oldham. 
b  0  Murdoch,  C.  T.,  Reading, 
b  c  Newark,  Viscount,  Newark. 

p  O'Brien,  P.  J.,  Tipperary,  N. 
b  P  O'Connor,  J„  Kerry,  S. 

P  OHea,  P.,  Donegal,  W. 

f  O'Neill,  Hon.  R.  T.,  Mid  Antrim, 
b  p  O'Shea,  W.  H.,Galway. 
b  c  Robertson,  J.  P.  B.,  Buteshire. 

L  Roe,  T.,  Derby. 
b  c  Russell.  Sir  G.,  Wokingham. 
b  0  Seton-Karr,  H.,  St.  Helens. 
b  c  Sidebottom,  W.,  High  Peak. 
b  V  Sidebottom,  T.  H.,  Stalybridge. 
b  0  Smith,  D.,  Brighton. 
b  c  Smith,  Right  Hon.  W.  H.,  Strand. 
t  c  Talbot,  J.  G,.  Oxford  Uni\. 
b  p  Tanner,  C.  K.  D.,  Mid  Cork. 
b  0  Tyssen  Amherst,  W.  A.,  Norfolk,  S.W. 
■b  L  Wardle,  H.,  Derby,  S. 
b  c  Waring,  T..  Down,  N. 
b  L  Wiggen,  H.,  Handsworth. 
.6  Liberals  ;  12  Conservatives  ;  G  Parnellites.  Total,  54. 

I.— Those  marked  b  voted  with  Sir  J.  W.  Pease  to 
report  progress  with  his  Bill,  so  as  to  allow  the  hon. 
bart.  an  opportunity  of  considering  his  position,  as  also 
the  following  who  had  not  voted  upon  either  tho  Durham 
Bill  or  Mr.  Stevenson's  amendment  to  Sir  J.  W.  Pease's 
EiU:— 

c  Bass,  H.,  Stafford,  W. 

L  Brassey,  Sir  T.,  H.astings. 

L  Cremer,  W.  R.,  Haggerston. 

0  Evelyn,  W.  J.,  Depttord. 

c  Hardcastle,  F.,  West  Houghton. 

p  Sheehan,  J.  D.,  Kerry,  E. 

21  Liberals,  88  Conservatives,  and  G  Parnellites  ; 
total,  115,  voted  against  proceeding  further  with  the 
Bill. 

364  Members  have  voted  for  or  against  Sunday 
Closing  in  Durham,  and  in  thecountry  generally  (London 
excepted)  of  these 

For         Against. 

Liberals     188  7 

Conservatives      S  124 

Parnellites..,        ,. 20  11 


Total 

This  summary  excludes  those  i 

Hartlepool,  June  14,  18H0. 


210 


142 


1  Section  D. 

Jas.  J.  Woods. 


Prize  Pictoriai.  Rkadings  for  Lodges,  Temples 
Bands  of  Hope,  &c.,  in  packets,  containing  20  different 
kinds.  Price  Gd.  each  packet,  post  free  from  John 
Kempster  and  Co.,  3,  Bolt-court,  Fleet-street,  London 
H.C— [Advt.] 

CoMPLiMESTABY  DINNERS,  Social  Teas,  Con- 
ferences, Evening  Meetings  of  Companies  or  Societies, 
on  reasonable  terms,  at  the  London  Central  Club, 
BrideweU-place,  London,  E.O.,  opposite  Ludgate  Hill 
Station,    Strictly  Temperance  principles. 


DISTRICT  LODGES. 

',*  It  is  most  important  that  the  reports  appearing 
official  organ  ahoulii  be  accurate  and  impartial.  As  we  must 
rely  upon  voluntary  aid  in  famishing  these  reports,  we  inist  thi 
secretaries  who,  of  course,  are  always  iu  possession  of  accurate 
and  full  information,  will  forward  us  reporta  as  early  as  possible 
after  the  meetings  are  ended ;  and  that  where  the  secretaries 
are  unable  to  do  this  District  and  other  Lodges  will  request  somi 
brother  accustomed  to  such  work  to  undertake  the  duty.  Report: 
should  be  as  brief  as  possible,  consistent  with  efficiency. 

Nottinghamshipe.  —  Temperance  Hall,  East 
Bridgeford.  June  17.  Bro.  E.  Brooks,  D.C.T..  in 
the  chair.  Good  attendance  of  Reps,  and  deputies. 
Bro.  Peacock,  W.D.S.,  reported  a  membership  of  ii72, 
being  a  slight  increase  for  the  quarter.  Bro.  A.  M. 
Pearson,  W.D.Tr.,  reported  a  balance  in  hand  of 
£,  7  1 93.  9d .  Bro.  J.  U'aine.  D.S.  J.T..  reported 
a  membership  of  400  in  the  Juvenile  Temple, 
and  earnestly  requested  the  help  of  co-operation 
of  the  adult  membership.  Bro.  T.  Walker,  D.E.S., 
reported  on  the  arrang-ements  for  the  forthcoming 
General  Election,  setting  forth  che  views  of  the 
various  Parliamentary  candidates  as  far  as  ascer 
taineii.  The  remainder  of  the  bn?iness  was  referred 
to  a  special  session  of  D.L.  to  be  held  shortly.  The 
D.L.  adjourned  for  dinner  at  1.15.  At  2.30  a  Tempi 
demonstration  was  held,  and  a  procession  of  members 
from  all  parts  of  the  District  paraded  the 
streets  of  the  village,  headed  by  the  Nottingham 
Sax  Tuba  Brass  Band,  under  the  direction 
of  Bro.  A.  Hindl^y  (this  Eplendid  band,  all  of  whom 
are  total  abstainers,  has  recently  been  appointed  the 
regimental  band  of  the  Robin  Hood  Rifles).  After 
the  procession  a  first-class  tea  was  held,  which  over, 
an  adjournment  was  made  to  a  field  in  the  rear  of  the 
hall  where  various  amusements  were  indulged  in.  In 
the  evening  a  first-class  concert  was  given  by  the 
local  contingent  of  the  Crystal  Palace  choir  under 
the  direction  of  Bro,  F.  Sharpe. 

West  CurabePland.— Allonby.  June  KJ.  Session 
opened  at  10  a  m.  by  Bro.  Rev.  James  McXab,  D.C.T. 
All  theofBcers  were  present  with  the  exception  of  the 
D.S.J.T.,  W.D.M.,  W.D.Ch.,  and  "W.D.Sent.  Twenty 
Lodges  were  represented  and  a  goodly  number  of 
members  and  visitors  were  present.  The  first  report 
of  the  D.C.T.  since  his  election  to  that  ofiice  was 
received  with  marked  approval.  He  made  several 
valuable  suggestions  for  increased  interest  in  the 
work  of  the  Order.  The  W.D.Co.  read  the  report  of 
the  D.S.J.T.  The  W.D.Sec.  (Bro.  Fidler)  reported 
returns  and  tax  from  2fl  Lodges,  the  total  member- 
ship being  1,22(1,  an  increase  of  45  over  the  pre- 
ceding quarter.  The  largest  Lodge  in  the  District  is 
the  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  Cockermouth,  with  175, 
members.  The  next  is  the  Crystal  Wave  Lodge, 
Workington,  with  100  members.  The  report  of  the 
W.D.Tr,  (Bro.  Clark)  shewed  a  balance  in  hand  of 
£2  19s.  J^d.  Ten  V.D.'s  presented  reports  of  the  condi- 
tion of  the  Lodges  under  their  care.  The  report  (if 
the  D.E.3.,  coupled  with  that  of  the  Political  Action 
Committee  was  read,  and  after  a  lengthy  discussion 
adopted.  All  the  officers'  reporta  were  adopted.  It 
was  resoived  to  alter  the  D.L.  bye-law  so  as  to  read 
"  That  each  Lodge  of  50  members  or  under,  shall  be 
entitled  to  send  one  representacive  to  the  District 
Lodge  ;  for  over  5C  members  two  representatives  ; 
over  100  members  three  representatives,  but  not 
more."  A  motion  which  read  as  follows  was  lost  : 
— "  That  this  D.L.  considers  the  political  work  of 
the  Order  to  be  a  direct  hindrance  to  the  mis- 
sionary work,  and  requests  the  G.L,  to  abolish 
the  office  of  G.E.S.,  and  other  electoral  officers." 
The  next  meeting  was  fixed  to  be  held  at  Bridgefoot 
in  October  next,  Bro.  Cook  read  a  veiy  exhanstive 
and  interesting  report  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  Session,  which  report  was  heartily  adopted. 
Bro.  George  Tomlinson,  P.W.D.Co.,  South  Durham, 
and  Bro.  Turner,  Southport,  were  present  as  visitors 
from  other  Districts.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was 
accorded  to  the  members  of  the  Allonby  Lodge  for  the 
excellent  arrangements  for  holding  the  session.  A 
substantial  dinner  and  tea  was  provided  and  partaken 
of  by  a  goodly  number  of  members  and  friends.  In 
the  evening  a  public  meeting  was  held,  presided  over 
by  the  D.C.T .,  and  addresses  given  by  Bro.  Sands, 
P.D.C.T.,  Bro.  G.  Tomlinson,  Newcastle,  and  others. 

Beds.— Bedford.  June  17.  The  Order  Extension 
Committee  met  at  0.30  a.m.  The  Executive  sat  from 
10  to  10.30,  when  the  D.C.T.,  Bro.  Rev.  S.  J.  South- 
wood,  called  the  Lodge  to  order.  The  report  of  Bro.  E. 
Capon,  W.D.S.,  shewed  an  increase  of  22  on  the 
quarter.  During  the  morning  session,  Sister  Haar- 
nack,P.D.V.T,,  and  Bro.  T.  C.  Macrow,  H.D.  of  Middle- 
sex, and  Bro.  J.  R.  Weatherill,  D.C.T.  of  Oxon,  were 
introduced.  The  report  of  the  D.C.T.  shewed  that  the 
D.L,  Guide,  which  was  issued  for  the  first  time  during 
the  current  term,  to  be  financially  a  success.  A  reso- 
lution was  passed  to  be  sent  to  Bro.  Glaisyer,  D.E.S., 
expressing  regret  at  his  absence  through  ill- 
ness. Reports  of  Bro.  South  wood,  G.L.  Rep., 
and  of  Bro.  Tysoe,  W.D.Ch.,  Rep.  to  London 
Conference,  were  read  and  adopted  with  thanks. 
On  reassembling  after  dinner,  the  whole  of  the  bye- 
were  read,  and  the  Executive  were  requested  to 
send  them  to  the  G.W.C.T.  for  confirmation.  A  dis- 
cussion took  place  during  the  afternoon  with  regard 
to  Hope  On,  Hope  Ever  Lodge,  of  Biggleswade,  and 


action  was  taken.  The  Third  Degree  was  conferred 
on  12  members,  andLodge  closed  at  5.45  p.m.  After 
tea  a  public  meeting  was  held  on  the  Market-hill, wlien 
addresses  were  given  by  Bros.  Weatherill,  Paton,  and 
Sutcliffe.  After  the  public  open  air  meetinar  about  iK> 
or  100  members  headed  by  the  Temperance  Drum  and 
Fife  band,  and  the  D.L.  officers  marched  in  processioa 
through  the  principal  streets.  A  public  meeting  was 
held  in  the  evening.  Bro.  Southwood.  D.C.T..  in  the 
chair,  supported  by  Bros.  Weatherill,  Macrow,  Sutcllffa 
and  Crick,  who  also  gave  addresses.  There  was  a  largo 
audience.  The  following  resolutions  were  unanimouply 
carried,  and  the  W.D.S.  was  requested  to  forward 
copies  to  the  Prime  Minister,  Home  Secretary,  and 
the  members  for  the  borough  and  county  : — Proposed 
by  Bro,  Macrow,  seconded  by  Bro,  Weatherill,  "This 
public  meeting  of  Temperence  friends  notes 
with  regret  the  effort  being  made  in  Par- 
liament to  weaken  Mr.  Conybeare's  Intoxi- 
cating Liquors  Cbildrens'  Bill,  by  inserting 
a  clause, the  effect  of  which  would  allow  a  publican  to 
sell  liquor — not  to  be  consumed  on  the  premises — to 
children  of  any  age,  thus  nullifying  the  purpose  ot 
the  Bill,  and  this  meeting  urges  the  Government  to 
support  thepassing  of  the  said  Bill  as  originally  intro- 
duced." Moved  by  Bro,  Dr,  F.  W.  Crick,  seconded  by 
Bro,  C.  Sutcliffp,  Missionary,  and  supported  by 
Bro.  Paton,  U.K.A.  :  — "  This  public  meeting 
of  Temperance  friends  held  in  the  Assembly  Rooms, 
Bedford,  believing  that  the  subject  of  Temperanca 
legislation  is  the  most  important  question  that  caa 
engage  the  attention  of  Parliament,  respectfully  urgea 
Government  to  pass  a  measure  giving  the  people  the 
power  by  a  direct  vote  to  suppress  the  liquor  traffic  ia 
localities  where  they  dont  want  it." 

South  Stafford.— Public  Rooms,  BrownhiUa, 
June  21.  Bro.  Nelson  Ball,  D.C.T.,  presided.  The 
D.C.T.  3  report  shewed  that  the  District  was  in  a  satis- 
factory condition,  two  new  Lodge?  having  been  opened 
daring  the  quarter.  The  D.S.J.  T.'s  report  was  also 
satisfactory.  The  W.D.Sec's.  report  shewed  a  gain  oC 
II  on  the  quarter,  the  number  in  good  standing  being 
now  115  in  28  Lodges.  The  D.T.  had  a  balance-in- 
hand  on  the  general  account  of  £0  Is,  5d.,  and  on  the 
Mission  account  of  ,£1  Os.  lOd.  It  was  stated  in  the  re- 
port of  the  Executive  Committee  th.at  they  had  met  the 
E.Supts.  in  view  of  the  General  Election,  and  had 
decided  to  recommend  the  D.L.  to  issue  a  manifesto  to 
the  Temperance  electors  thoughout  South.  Staffordshire 
urging  them  to  force  Temperance  legislation  to  tbe 

ant.     The  manifesto  was  drawn  up  by  the  Executive 

,d  adopted,  and  40,000   ordered  to   be  printed  and 
circulated.     Resolutions  were    passed    strongly  con- 
ning tho  action  of  the  Grand  Lodge  in  unconsti- 
tutionally   legislating    on    the   question    of  kissing 

imea  without  tho  subject  having  been  before  tha 
memberahip.  After  the  business  of  the  Lodge  waa 
finished,  a  procession  was  formed,  and,  headed  by  the 
Salvation  Army  band,  the  members  paraded  tlie 
streets.  In  the  evening  a  well-attended  meeting  was 
held. 


HOW  WE  WON  THE  VETO. 


Regardless  of  any  and  every  other  question,  tha 
Temperance  party  in  North  Dorset  made  the  Veto 
supreme,  and  determined  that  their  M.P.  should 
vote  for  the  Veto,  or  they  would  oppose  him  with 
a  man  that  would.  Immediately  the  Irish  DivisioK 
was  taken,  we  again  obtained  a  statement  of  our 
M.P.'s  views,  which  were  in  favour  of  Local  Option 
tlirough  County  Boards  and  against  the  veto.  There- 
fore, without  an  hour's  delay,  we  sought  in  several 
directions  for  a  Veto  candidate, 'no  matter  what  his 
other  views  might  be.  Daily  and  hourly,  by  tele- 
graph, post,  rail,  and  road,  we  organised  opposition, 
consolidated  existing  antagonism,  and  with  inexor- 
able purpose,  casting  aside  all  party  ties,  wo  worked 
in  and  out  of  political  organisations  by  pen,  and 
speech,  and  Press,  till  we  had  in  a  few  days 
destroped  half  of  1,500  majority,  and  got  one  Veto 
candidate  quite,  and  another  partially,  ready. 
Then  the  sitting  member  sent  for  our  secretary  and 
promised  in  writing  to  "vote  for  a  Bill,  or  a  clause 
in  a  Bill,  giving  the  direct  popular  veto  on  the 
Li(]Uor  Question  by  means  of  a  plebiscite,  a  power 
similar  to  that  now  possessed  by  ratepayers  under 
the  Borough  Funds  Act."  The  rival  political  party 
to  that  of  tho  majority  of  Vetoists  afterwards  adopted 
the  new  candidate  so  that  now  whichever  man  wins 
tho  Vetoists  gain  their  point.  Every  Dorsetshire 
Liberal  candidate  now  is  pledged  to  the  Veto.  If 
Prohibitionists,  whether  few  or  many,  whether 
followers  of  Gladstone,  Salisbury,  Hartington  or 
Chamberlain,  would  but  he  true  to  their  principles^ 
unflinchingly  and  promptly  sacrifice  all  else  to 
obtain  their  one  measure,  only  give  vote  for  a  vote, 
and  daringly  and  faithfully  fight  every  single  Par- 
liamentary opponent,  the  veto  would  be  in  opera- 
tion within  a  year. 

W.  C.  Ameky,   P.D.E.S.,  Blandford. 

Bro.  Rosbottom  is  now  open  for  engagements  to  speak 
and  sing.— 100,  Pool  Stock,  Wigan,  Lancas.— [Advt  J 


406 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS*    WATCHWORD. 


June  28,  1886. 


All  communications  to  be  arhlressaJ  1 IJE  EDITOR 
*'  GOOD  TEMPLARS'  JJ'ATCBWORD,"  3,  BoU- 
courty  Ftcct-sirecty  London^  E.C. 

Lodge  News  should  be  sent  as  early  as  possible,  and 
cannot  be  received  after  Tuesday  morning  for  Insertion 
In  the  following  issue,  except  from  Lodges  meeting  on 
Tuesday  night,  from  which  reports  can  be  talien  up  to 
10  a.m.  on  Wednesday. 

METROPOLITAN. 
Hackney.— *' Hackney  Mission."  June  8.  Visit  of 
London  Scots  Lodge,  Very  pleasant  session.  (Jpen 
Lodge.  A  good  number  of  friends  and  viaitors,  ami  a 
very  good  nnd  tntertaining  programme  rendered  by  the 
visitors.— June  1.").  Soiree.  Bro.  Figg,  V.D.,  presided. 
A  good  number  of  members  and  friends  attended,  and 
spent  a  very  enjoyable  evening.  Songs,  &c.,  &c.  Re- 
freshments handed  round. 

Penge.—"  Crystal  Palace."  June  1".  Mr.  Mills  pre- 
sided, and  opened  the  prcceedings  with  an  earne&t  ad- 
dress. Bro.  Pinhorn,  D.C.T.,  and  lire.  Wall  also  gave 
addresses.  At  the  close  one  of  the  visitors  signed  the 
pledge. 

Upper  Norvpood. — "Crown  of  Surrey."  June  16. 
Entertained  by  Bro.  G.eest,  W.T.  and  L.U.,  in  celebra- 
tion of  his  GOth  birtiiday.  During  the  evening  Bro. 
GreeH  referred  to  the  pleasure  with  which  he  had 
altendc^d  the  Lodge  for  the  last  10  or  IG  years, having  only 
beenabsent  on  three  occasions  during  the  whdie  of  that 
time.  The  warm  congnitulations  of  the  members  and 
visitors  were  conveyed  to  Bro.  Greest,  with  the  hope  that 
he  might  long  be  spared  to  work  in  the  cause  of  Good 
Templary.  Songs  and  recitations  were  cjntributed 
by  Bros.  Botting,  Barrett,  and  Whitfield,  and  Sister 
Draper. 

Tottenham.— "High  Cross."  June  15.  Public  enter- 
tainment by  Bro.  and  Sister  Fisk,  assisted  by  Bro. 
Biiley  and  Sister  Tomkins.  Sister  Shakespear, 
W.D.V.T.  pri^sided,  and  gave  a  telling  address.  Room 
full,  and  some  pronii-ses  to  join  were  obtain. 

Lougliborough  Junction,  S.  E. — *' William  Tweedie." 
June  17.  Arrangements  made  for  holding  fruit  banquet 
in  July.  Bro.  Minshall  gave  a  very  able  and  interesting 
paper  on  "  General  Havelock,  the  Christian  soldier."  A 
dii«cussii>n  followed,  in  which  Bro.  and  Sister  Holfe,  and 
Bro5.  Marsh,  Gaideuer,  Piks,  and  Stone  took  part,  A 
veiy  pleasant  evenmg. 

Fulbam.—"  Victory  Wjn.  June  1">.  An  open 
Temperance  meeting  was  held  with  the  very  be.t  results, 
as  eib'ht  pledges  were  taken  and  one  name  given  in  to 
join  ihe  Lodge ;  addresses  by  Bros.  Lockwood,  Blaxter, 
Eldiidge,  and  Heath  ;  songs  by  Bro.  Varney  and  Mis^ 
A.  U-ed  ;  recitals  by  Sisters  Grey  and  E.  Reed  ;  duet  by 
Amy  and  Kate  Reed.  The  room  being  comfortably  filled, 
it  was  very  pleasant.  The  meeting  was  called  at  very 
short  notice  by  means  of  Templar  Arrows. 

Percy-street,  W.— "St.  James  of  London-"  June  10. 
Visitot  the  Albert  Lodge  from  Kfntish  Town,  whoofficered 
and  entertained  very  agreeably.  Thirty-eight  present  from 
the  LuOges.  Bro.  Scotting,  H.D.  of  Luton;  Sisfer 
Haarnaek.  V,D..  were  among  the  Tisitors.— June  17. 
Whitsuntide  free  party.     A  large  gathering. 

Balham.—*' Welcome  Home."  June  10.  Visit  from 
Br...  Hyde,  D.E.S.,  and  Sister  Hyde.  Programme 
ft>r  the  evening  being,  "  Hints  on  Temperance  politics," 
Bri'.  Hydt)  f^ave  a  good  address,  speeches  were  also 
u'iviu  by  Brws.  Hawkins,  Peaks,  and  Hibbeni.  Vote 
of  thanks  passed  unanimously  to  S.J.T.  and  A.S.J.T., 
and  Temple  Executive,  for  their  labour  iu  connection 
wiih  the  .T.T.  The  following  resolution  was  passed 
unanimously:  "  That  this  Lodge  learns  with  regret  that 
the  Hou  e  ol  Lords  have  n-jected  the  Durham  Sunday 
Closing  Bill  and  feels  that  such  action  was  inconsistent 
wi'Ji  the  great  majority  of  inhabitants  affected,  and 
merits  the  strongest  condemnation,  and  that  copies  be 
f'-rwarded  to  the  Prime  Minister,  Lord  Salisbury,  and 
Then.  Fry,  M.P.— June  17.  Invite  irom  St.  John's 
Hill  Lodge  accepted.  Entertainment  by  brothers  was 
well  sustained,  a  speech  being  made  by  Bri>. 
Hawkins,  W.C.T,,  the  programme  was  proceeded  with  ; 
son>!S  by  Bros.  Eitld,  Rushbiidge,  and  Riggs  ;  readings 
by  Bros.  Hawkins  an  I  Feaks;  recitations  by  Bros.  Johns 
and  Loach  of  Daniel  de  Foe  Lodt;e. 

King's  Cross.— "St.  Pancras."  June  3,  One  initiated. 
Sisterti  surprised  the  brothers  ;  some  novel  and  useful 
presents  were  brought.— June  10,  Que  received  on  a.c.  ; 
applicatirns  for  G.L.  Def^ree.  Visit  of  Milton  Lodge, 
who  entertained.— June  17.  Circular  read  regarding 
Crystal  Palace  FOte;  Bro.  and  Sister  Pearson  were  sent  as 
delegates  to  represent  the  Lodge  at  conference.  Sur- 
prise visit  of  Bro.  W.  Sutherland,  W.D.C.,  who  con- 
gratulated the  Lodge  on  its  successful  working,  and  gave 
a  very  instructive  address- 

Islington.- *'Henry  Ansell."— June  !.'>.  The  Lodge 
according  to  special  arrangements  paid  a  very  successful 
visit  to  the  G.  W.  McCree  Lodge  and  met  with  a  veiy 
COidial  reception,  Bro.  Goddard,  W.C,  presiiJed  and  tl: 
aoembers  gave  an  excellent  entertainments, — Ju 
liudge  he  d  its  usuiil  session,  when  the  room 
with  menlbera  and  with  visitors  from  six  oth( 
■Bro.  Mitchell,  of  New  South  Wales,  visited 
with  a  warm  reception.  Five  new  mtmbers  v 
to  the  roil,  and  after  a  recess,  Bro.  Foster  ga 
interesting  address,  eu'jject  "Reminiscence 
Crimean  War,  with  Illustrations  "  ;  the  address  was  one 
which  tiave  buth  amusement  and  instruction.  Watch- 
WORHS  8  jld. 
Jiolborn.— "London  Olive  Branch."    June  10.    Under 


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ihe  direction  of  Sister  Webb  a  most  successful  public 
entertainment  was  given  ;  Bro,  Stronj^  presiding. 
Recitals  bv  Messrs.  Pa-coe,  Newall,  and  Wilson  ;  eouga 
><ud  piant.forLe  so'os  by  Mi>ses  Coster,  Hardwick,  Pile, 
andSmaut,  and  Mr.  Sinout.  Si>ecial  features  of  the  pro- 
gramme were  the  recital  of  "Bob  Cratchitt's  Goose" 
(Dickens),  by  Bto.  Strong;  and  musical  selections  from 
"The  Mikado"  (by  the  kind  permission  of  D'Oyley 
Carte,  Esq.,  of  the  Savoy  Theatre),  which  were  excellently 
rendered  by  Mioses  Hardwick,  Pile,  and  Claydon.  The 
meeting  concluded  with  an  earnest  appeal  by  the  chair- 
man to  all  present  to  identify  themselves  witli  the  Order. 
—June  17.  Laige  attendance.  The  officers  of  the 
James  Eaton  Lodge,  Camberwell,  attended  iu  force,  and 
ntertained. 
Cluisea.— "Margaret  McCurrey.  June  9.  Visit  of 
Silver-etroet  Lodge.  Songs  by  Sisters  Hicks,  ThompstMi  ; 
liros.  Pearson,  Beckwith;  recitation,  Bro.  Hicks.  One 
admitted  on  c.c.  One  initiated.  Refreshments  provided. 
— Junaie.  Question-box.  Bro.  Larking,  W.C.T.  One 
admitted  by  c.c.  Short  address  by  a  visiting  brother  from 
Yeovil.  Pleasant  session.  Watchwords  sold.  Lodge 
tastefully  decorated  with  flowers  by  Sister  Windmill. 
Shaftesbury  Park.— "Shaftesbury  Park."  June  17. 
ommittee  appointed  to  visit  absent  members  and  collect 
les.  The  contents  of  a  mystery  bag  were  di-iposed  of 
r  the  benefit  of  funds.  Visit  of  Prudential  Lodge,  who 
gave  a  first-rate  entertainment.  Refreshments  provided. 
Very  enjoyable  evening.  Delegates  to  Open  Air  Mission 
eported  final  arrangements, 

Chelsea.— "  Grosvenor."  Juno  18.  Officered  and 
ntertained  by  the  Sunbeam  I-odge.  Bro.  G.  Hampton, 
W.C.T.  Songs  and  recitati'ms  by  Sisters  Heron, 
Prentice,  Brown,  iind  Stagg  ;  Bros.  H.  Hampton,  Jones, 
Porter,  CogdiU,  Stag^,  Shields,  and  Preutice.  Piano- 
forte sohts  by  Sister  Crtine.  Refreshments  of  a  varied 
description  handed  roun<l.  A  very  enjoyabl' 
Fiity-eight  present.  Watchwords  on  sale.  C 
Ancient  1  emplar. 
Kennmgten.— "  G.  W.  Johnson."  May  22.  Quarterly 
I ;  Kood  attendance.— May  20.  Service  of  song,  "  Dan 
Dabberton's  Dream,"  rendered  by  small  choir  formed 
from  Lodge,  c  lunective  readings  by  Bro,  0.  Pickford, 
L.D.— June  5.  Roll  call  and  question  box  carried  out 
very  successfully.- June  12.  Visit  of  John  Eunyan 
Lodge  and  surprise  visit  of  John  Bowen  Lodge.  Full 
room  and  good  session.— June  11).  E^say,  **  Tobacco, 
its  u6eB,"&c.,  by  Bro.  Clack,  who  clearly  shewed  the  ill- 
effects  of  smoking.  Discussion  opened  by  Bro.  Peacock, 
followed  by  Bros.  Macrow  and  Edwards,  after  which  it 
was  adjourned.  Visit  by  a  Manchester  biother,  who 
gave  a  few  words  of  encouragement. 

Putney.""  Emmanuel."  June  17.  One  admitted  by 
c.c.  ;  a  brother  visited  us  from  Kiugston-ou-T>ne  Lodge 
and  gave  an  interesting  address. 

Kingsland. — "  Mentor."  June  9.  Visit  from  the 
U|.per  Clapton  Lodge,  Bro.  Gibson,  P.D.C.T.,  presiding. 
— June  IG.  V.D.'s  night.  Bro,  Davis,  V.D.,  presided, 
and  asked  the  otficers  in  turn  their  opinion.  (1).  How  to 
increase  our  members.  (2).  How  to  retain  them.  (3). 
How  to  improve  our  programme.  (4).  Character  dress 
and  kissing  games.  After  the  officers  had  expressed 
their  views,  Bro.  Davis  summed  up.  The  thanks  of  the 
Lodge  accorded  to  Bro.  Davis,  V.D. 

Peutonville. — "Vernon."  June  14.  A  penny  enter- 
tainment by  the  members  was  well  attended,  and  also  a 
great  success,  the  pmfits  going  to  the  regalia  lund.  At 
the  close  a  special  session  was  held  to  initiate  two  candi- 
dates, viz..  Dr.  Allen  and  one  from  the  entertainment. 
Bro.  Dr.  Allen  then  addressed  the  Li)dge.  Tlie  Lodge 
sleeted  Bro.  Shakespeare  to  act  as  Lodge  reporter. 
Watchwords  sold.— June  16.  Visited  the  Whitefield 
Lodge.  Bro.  Knight,  W.C.T.,  with  a  good  number  of 
members,  to  help  him.  Bro.  Knight  and  the  W.D.V.T. 
gave  s'lort  speeches.  Several  songs,  &c.,  weie  sung,  and 
Kev.  Dr.  Allen  gave  an  address. 

Fulham.— "Victory  Won."  June  22.  A  bright  and 
pleasant  session.  One  initiated,  the  result  of  last  week's 
public  meetine.  A  cordial  vote  of  thanks  was  moved  to 
Bro.  Lockwood  for  the  success  of  ihe  meeting,  which  was 
due  entirely  to  his  individual  efforts. 


PROVINCIAL, 

Brighton.—"  Brighton  Emm*nuel."  June  1,  Visit 
to  the  Worthing  Workmen's  Own  Lodge,  Bro.  J.  W. 
Randall  presided,  and  the  pro^raiuine  was  capitally  sus- 
tained by  Bros.  M.  Hollway.  L  D.,  Peters,  E.S.,  Pack- 
aud  Sifters  Dover,  Anderson  and  Slade.— June  3. 
Question  box.  The  questions  which  brought  forward 
some  interesting  di-cussion  were  answered  by  the 
L.D.  and  E.Supt.— June  10.  Larger  attendance  than 
usual,  tue  piogramme  being,  "Read,  recite.or  pay  a  I'i." 
The  majority  paid  the  fine.- June  17.  Sisters  evening  ; 
two  initiated.  Sister  L.  Hoimm  acted  as  W.C.T.; 
excellent  programme  followed.  Lodge  decided  to  form 
apolitical  Action  Committee. 

Ryde.— "Ryde."  June  15.  A  very  successful  session 
after  the  usual  business.  The  programme  of  the  even- 
ing was  gone  heartily  into  by  a  good  muster  of  the 
members.  The  programme  was  "  (ilee  Evening,"  and 
the  musical  abilities  of  ttie  Ryde  members  went  forth. 
Bro.  Cherington  received  the  thanks  of  the  Lodge  for 
making  it  such  a  successful  evening. 

Go.sPORT.~"Forton  Star  of  Hope,"  New  Room,  St. 
Mathew's  School,  Gosport,  opened  with  a  public  tea  and 
entertainment.  The  .luvenile  Temple,  The  Rising  Star 
of  Furton,  was  entertained  at  tea  by  the  Adult  Lodj^e, 
about  30  adults  partook  of  tea  and  about  40  juveniles, 
chair  Was  taken  by  the  Rev.  C.  Tanner,  of  Gosport, 
address  was  given  by  the  chairman  and  Bro.  Colour- 
SergetintTibbols,  D.M.,  aud  d.D.G. W.C.T.  S  ngs  and 
readings  by  several  brothers  and  sisters,  and  a  pleasant 
evening  being  spent.  A  special  session  was  opened  at 
9,.30    p.m.,    when    four     friends    were      initiated,    one 

instated,  and  one  proposed  on  c.c. 

Keighlky.— "Reformation."  June  10.  Grand  session. 
One  initiated.  Quai-terly  prayer  meeting  led  by  the 
W.C.T.— June  17.    Resolved  ;  "  That  a  reasonable  sum 


be  allowed  out  of  the  Lodge  funds  for  day's  expenses  of 
our  D.L.Rep."  The  Juvenile  Temple  visited  aud  enter- 
tained. 

LuEiu'OOL.- "Cranmer."  June  18.  Bro.  Quine, 
W.C.T.,  presided.  Resolution  adopted  for  D.L-  Digest 
in  favour  of  ebtablisliing  examinations  on  the  laws  of  the 
Order. 

HoLiiECK.— "Priestly  United."  June  1'j.  Picnic  to 
OakworthHouse.the  residence  of  Mr.  Isaac  Holden,  M.P. 
for  Bradford.  The  members  of  the  Lodge,  along  with 
several  members  and  friends  of  the  Armley  Evening 
Star  Lodge,  journeyed.to  Oakworth.wherethey  were  met  by 
several  Good  Templars  from  Keighley,  and  then  they 
went  through  the  splendid  grounds  of  Oakworth  House, 
au'i  then  to  Bro.  Binns'  Temperance  Hotel  at  Oakworth, 
where  justice  was  doue  to  a  good  repast,  which  had  beeu 
provided;  alter  which  a  ghort  meeting  waa  held,  preuided 
over  by  -Bro.  Diginan,  of  the  Reformation  Lodge, 
Keighley.  Bro.  Barnes  gave  an  address  on  Juvenile 
Teuiplary.  Home  was  reached  at  S.15,  all  having 
thoroughly  enjoyed  the  outing. 

GAityroN.— "  Humilitas."  May  2(i.  One  initiated  and 
one  restored.  G.  W.C.T. 'b  circular  rL-ad.— June  2.  Visit 
from  Rjffles  Meniorial  L^dge,  who  gave  an  excellent 
entertainment.  Admirable  reports  of  the  proceedings  of 
D.L.  waa  given  by  Bros.  Moss  and  Facey.— June  0. 
Officered  and  entertained  by  the  Wavertree  Gleam  of 
Hope,  an  excellent  programme  being  rendered. — June  IG. 
A  night  of  sacred  song,  interspersed  with  the  testimonies 
of  eminent  men  in  favour  of  Temperance.  Songs  hy 
Sisters  Moss  and  Facey,  and  Bros.  Wild  and  Jeimions. 
A  most  pleasant  and  instructive  evening  was  spent. 
Lod.'o  working  harmoniously,  and  hoping  to  increase  the 
m^'mbership  during  the  quarter. 

Ke.vding.-"  Reading."  June  15  Lodge  opened  by 
Bro.  Cooke,  W.C  T.  ;  good  attendance.  Bro.  Tee  pro- 
po  ed^that  we  have  au  outing  aud  invite  the  Ca-ledonian, 
Ri^adiiig,  and  Workmgliam  Excel-ior  Lodges  lo  take 
part  with  U:4  in  s:ime  :  (.ommitiee  appointed  to  attend  to 
it  and  report  at  future  session.  Bro.  Rnbin^onP.D.E.D., 
invited  the  members  to  go  over  to  WoikingUam  to  iielp 
the  Lodge  there  on  Thur>iday  the  occasion  being  a  public 
meeting.  Lodge  well  attended  generally  and  progresi- 
iug. 

Manchester.— "National  Union."  June  3.  Sisters 
surprise  night.  By  an  invitation  of  the  sisters,  Bro. 
Tolton,  D.C.T.,  was  present,  and  presided.  After  a  few 
words  from  Bro.  Tolton,  the  rest  of  the  night  was  spent 
in  songs,  recitations,  &c.  Afterwards  oranges,  sweete, 
lucky  bags,  &c.,  were  distributed,  and  a  very  pleasant 
night  was  spent.— June  10.  Titbit  night.  Some  very 
amusing  pieces  were  given  from  the  Watchwoud  and 
other  books. 

Maxche-stek.- "Concilioet  Lahore."  June  19.  Im- 
promptu entertainment ;  songs,  &c.,  by  Bros.  Peplow, 
Ensell  and  Lowry  ;  addresses  by  Bro.  Boggis, 
Bro.  Newman,  S.W.Lanc ;  Bros.  Musk, 
ad  Parfitt,  O.C.T.  Telegraphic  greeting 
sm  Bro.  Tolton,  D.C.T.     One  initiated  ;  good 


Bradsha 
P.D.Sec 
D.E.S., 


ittenda 


New  Malden.— "  Sure  Refuf^e."  June  18.  Open 
Lodge,  Bro.  J.  Taylor,  V.D.,  presided,  and  gave  au 
address  upon  the  principles  of  the  Order.  The  W.C.T. 
followed  with  a  neat  speech  for  the  sisters  particularly. 
Bro.  Ernest  Taylor  recited  the  "Road  to  Heaven." 
Two  young  eiile  from  the  Baud  of  Hope  gave  an 
excellent  dialogue.  A  most  pleasant  meeting  was  closed 
by  a  short  address  from  the  L.D.  Templar  Mission 
hymns  sung.    Fair  attendance.     Watchwords  sold. 

Nottingham.— "  Hops  and  Lifeboat."  June  10.  A 
capital  Temperance  question  bee  wa-*  conducted  hy  Bro. 
J.  Potter  Briscoe,  F.R.H.S.  After  a  keen  competition 
the  prizes  were  awarded  to  Sister  Siiapson,  sen.,  and 
Bro.  Mee. 

Devonport.— "  Gordon  Memorial."  June  18.  Lodge 
opened  by  Bro.  Ford,  W.C.T.  Bro.  McLean,  W.S., 
read  the  bye-laws  which  he  had  compiled,  aud  which  were 
agreed  tn.  Bro.  McLean,  W.S.,  was  appointed  reporter 
to  the  Watchword.  Three  initiated.  Good  of  the 
Order  was  gone  into  after  a  good  evening's  business.  Bro. 
Ford,  song  ;  Bro.  McLean  read  a  paper  on  "The  Drink- 
ing Men   of    this    District."      Four    proposed  for  next 

ALnKRLEV  Edge.—"  Excelsior."  June  1.5.  The 
D.C.T.,  Bro.  J.  H.  Yates,  presided,  aud  welcomed  Bro. 
S.  M.  Walford,  and  Bro.  Job  Fisher,  of  Stockport,  who 
were  paying  the  Lodge  a  visit. 

SrocKroRT.— 'Gleaner."  June  14.  Bro.  Howarth, 
W.C.T.  "The  Reason  why  1  joined  the  Order,"  was 
the  programme  of  the  evening,  and  brouglit  i  ut  a  varied 
experience  of  the  reason  why.  Some  to  strenutheu  their 
desire  to  be  better,  some  lor  example,  and  some  for 
curiosity.  A  good  work  going  on  in  this  Lodge.  A 
very  successful  Juvenile  Temple  is  connectetl  with  it, 
and  a  i-ubscription  was  made  towards  the  young  people's 
annual  picnic. 

Dover.— "Maison  Dieu."  June  llj.  Surprise  visit 
from  Live  and  Unity  Lodge,  Folkstone.  Two  initiated, 
Sister  Cox,  W.Sec,  presented  with  a  deputy's  regalia. 
Addresses  by  Sister  Cox,  Bros.  Pritchard,V.D.,  Topping, 
L.D.,  Tutt(olFolkestout),  and  Ainsworth,  V.D.,  with 
singing  Sankey'a  hymns  and  solos  by  the  sisters  from 
Folkestone,  made  a  most  enjoyable  evening. 

West  Hartlepool.— "Brunswick."  June  16.  One 
of  the  most  interesting  events  which  has  occured  for  some 
time  took  place  on  the  above  date,  when  Bro.  and  Sister 
Cair  were  presented  with  a  bej-utiful  Bible  and  Shake- 
peare  text-book,  the  occasion  being  the  celebrati(-n  of 
their  silver  wedding.  Many  members  bore  testimony  to 
the  worth  of  their  coworkers,  and  Bro.  Carr  feelingly 
responded. 

Devonport.-"  Star  of  Morice  Town."  June  16. 
Visitof  Bro.Hamley,  D.C.T.,  who  conducted  a  council  of 
instruction,  which  waa  very  go^)d,  and  quite  a  Lodge- 
room  filled  to  hear  the  explanations. 

Devonport.—"  Workman's  Rest."  June  19.  A  very 
goodmeetingof  military  members  to  hear  Bro.  Taylor, 
W.D.S.,  read  his  paper  on  the  "  Taj  of  Agra,"  whic  h  was 


Jojffi.ae,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'     WATCHWORD. 


very  interesting  ;  one  brother  was  admitted  on  o.c  from 
igj-pt's  First  Lodge,  Kasr-el-tin.  Oar  brother  belongs 
Jo  the  Cornwall  regiment  and  only  arrived  here  on  Thurs- 
day last ;  visit  also  of  Band-Sergt.  Chandler,  of  the  same 
regiment,  who  presided  at  the  harmonium  and  gave  a 
song  and  solo  upon  tha  harmonium ;  Bro.  Serjeant 
Christie,  of  the  Royal  Irish  Regiment,  also  sang,  as  did 
Cro,  Freeman  of  the  Cornwall  Regiment;  a  v°ery  nice 
meeting. 

DEVoNFOnT.-"  St.  Aubvn."  June  17.  OHicial  visit 
.of  Bro.  George  Richards,  V.D.,  who  presid-d  and  con- 
ducted the  initiation  of  two  sisters  and  one  bri.ther,  and 
afterwardsgavea  very  earnest  address  upon  the  benefits 
ot  being  a  Good  Templar ;  a  very  good  attendance  and  a 
^very  pleasant  evening. 

SnXDRBLANl).— "  Conquerors'  Home."  June  IG. 
jJood  attendance.  Sister  Winn  read  a  paper  on 
Love,  Courtship  and  Marriage,"  after  which 
1%  Pattison,  D.C.,  referred  to  the  departure 
.of  Bro.  Crawford  next  week  for  the  Antipodes, 
and  announeed  that  the  members  wishful  to  shew  their 
■appreciation  of  the  services  of  that  brother,  who  had 
evinced  a  marked  willingness  to  do  anything  in  his  power 
^or  the  good  of  the  Lodge,  had  subscribed  a  pursx  of 
^Id  for  presentation  to  him.  The  W.C.T.,  Bro.  Winn, 
then  handed  the  purse  to  Bro.  Crawford,  who  replied 
with  some  emotion. 

Drrsden.— "Victory."  June  ir,.  Public  meeting, 
and  singing  contest,  open  to  all  Good  Templars  First 
prize  for  brothers  :  Bro.  Leach,  silver  scarf  pin-  second 
.  ptizo,  Bro.  Shea,  a  book.  First  prize  for  sisters  :  Sister 
Khodes,  silver  brooch  ;  second  prize.  Sister  Cope,  a  book. 
fhe  second  prizes  were  ftenerously  provided  by  Bro. 
Evans.  Addresses  were  given  by  Bros.  Baker  and  Lowe. 
Good  Templars  attended  in  regalia,  and  the  Lo.lge  sat 
m  session  form.  The  audience,  which  was  a  very  good 
•one,  awarded  the  prizes  by  ballot.  Great  good  and  an 
increased  membership  is  expected  to  accrue  from  this 
meeting,  which  was  a  success  throughout. 

Glo.<!sop.—"  Mount  Pleasant."  June  3.  After  business 
was  gone  through.Bro.  Parker  gave  an  excellent  Temper- 
ance speech.  Sister  Goodman,  L.D.,  gave,  as  a  reading  the 
.WATCHWOim  leader,  "Ignoble  Lords."  Sist»r  Crawford 
and  Bro.  Wood  and  Bro.  King,  Hope  of  Glossop,  also 
took  part.— June  10.  Consideration  of  new  programme 
Feir  attendance.— June  17.  Bro.  Redford,  V.D., 
Mosaley  Fidelity,  visited,  and  presided.  He  gave  the 
Lodge  some  very  good  counsel.  Sister  Goodman  gave  a 
reading  ;  Bro.  T.  Parker  a  song  ;  Bros.  Redford,  Shirt, 
and  Oliver  gave  recitations.  A  very  interesting  session. 
Lkki«.— "Nil  Desperandura."  June  17.  One  sister 
initiated  (transferred  from  J.T.).  Bros.  Swannel  and 
Gandy  presented  greeting  from  Northampton  Pioneer 
fe'S*'?- J""*  amongst  other  visitors  were  Bro.  Roberts, 
p.S.J.T.,  and  Bro.  Noah  Cowling,  V.D.  Bro.  J.  Deans 
D.C.T.;  P.G.W.G.T.,  read  a  valuable  e8s.iy  on  "  How 
best  to  reach  and  benefit  those  who  most  need  our  help." 
laying  particular  stress  on  the  necessity  for  individual 
exertion.     Good  session. 

DliirpiELD.—"  Hope  of  Driffield."  June  IS.  The  fo!. 
lowing  resolution  unanimously  adopted  ;  "That  this 
Lodge  heartily  concurs  in  the  decisions  of  the  G.L.  pro- 
hibiting kissing  games  and  performances  in  character 
dress.  '  An  ex-publican  and  his  wife  initiated.  Very 
pleasing  entertainment  by  Bro.  W.  Smith  and  family, 
thoroughly  enjoyed  by  all. 

Manchesteh.—"  Good  Samaritan."  June  8.  Official 
visit  of  the  No.  3  Convention  Ex-cutive.  Addresses  by 
Bro.  H.  Parfitt,  CO.,  and  Bro.  W.  Gibbon,  W.D.Tr.— 
June  lr>.  Report  of  committee  to  arrange  for  open-air 
work  presented  by  Bro.  Stanton,  P.D.S.J.T.  ;  resolved 
to  hold  open-air  meeting  every  alternate  Thursday.  Re- 
pott  of  committee  on  formation  of  Juvenile  Temple 
presented,  and  discussion  of  the  question  deferred  a 
week.  Bro.  Smith  fgave  a  stirring  address,  and  Bro. 
Yaruud,  who  recently  went  to  Birmingham,  was  pre- 
sent, and  heartily  welcomed. 

GuiLDTORiX— "Rescue."  Juno  VJ.  Songs,  Sisters 
West  and  Kingswood,  Bros.  Smith, "Booth,  Gargan,  and 
Mills.  Readings,  Bros.  Booth  and  LeKeux.  Pianoforte 
selection,  Sister  Leach.     Address,  Bro.  R.  G.  Davey. 

GuiLUi-OUD.— "  Guildf.ird."  June  IS.  Pianoforte 
selection.  Sister  Leach.  Songs,  Sister  Perry,  Bro.  Leacli, 
Bro.  Matthews,  and  A.  Peacock.  Recitation,  Bro. 
Mansell.     Reading,  Bro.  Peters.    Two  initiated. 

Hingwood.— "  Avon  Valley."  June  1-i.  Annual 
picnic  in  the  New  Forest,  Boldrewood  being  the  selected 
spot.  The  party,  to  the  number  of  .50,  made  a  start  at 
10  a.m.,  arriving  in  the  wood  at  13.30.  Lunch  having 
been  partaken  of,  all  were  free  to  enjoy  themselves  in 
the  different  games  provided  under  the  splendid  oak  and 
chestnut  trees  with  which  the  wood  abounds.  Tea  being 
ready  at  4,the  socialcup  was  handed  round  in  the  good  ol<l 
English  style  ;  afterwards  all  went  for  a  ramble  in  the 
nice  walks  of  the  wood,  the  start  for  home  being  made  at 
7  o'clock,  all  having  thoroughly  enjoyed  the  day's  outing. 
— June  15.  Bro.  Ayles  announced  that  £1  was  to  be 
added  to  the  funds  of  the  Lodge,  being  balance  of  picnic 
account.    [Please  write  only  on  one  sideof  the  p,aper.] 

TORiju.VT.-"  Excelsior."    June  IS.    Captains  brought 
up  their  report  respecting  absentees.       Resolved  that  a 
letter  of  condolence  be  sent  to  L.  Mclver,  Esq.,  M.P 
on  his  illness.    Bro.  Blank,  W.C.T.,  gave  a  report  of  the 
D.L.  proceedings. 

LiNorORT.-"  Templars'  Alliance."  June  17.  An 
evening  with  the  sisters.  Sister  Jenny  Russell  presided  ; 
solos,  readings,  recitations  and  duets  were  given  and 
highly  appreciated.  Lodge  doing  well,  increasing,  and 
working  well  together.  A  resolution  passed  for  letters 
to  be  written  by  W.S.  to  Parliamentary  candidates  now 
seeking  election,  asking  their  support  to  Local  Option, 
Total  Prohibition  and  Infants'  Bill. 

Bolton.— "Bolton  United."  June  19.  A  lively 
session.    Three  members  presented  a.c. 's. 

DoxcwsTER.—  "  White  Rose."  .Tune  9.  Pleasant  ses- 
sion.    Al^er  busi^es.3   Gospel  Temperance  soogs  and 


solos  were  given  by  the  members  present.— June  IG.  One 
initiated  and  one  proposed.  Progr.amme  :  Devotional 
meeting,  conducted  by  Bro.  H.  H.  Marshall.  Good 
attendance.     Usual  W.iicHWonns  taken. 

Redki-th.— "  Help  and  Refuge."  May  IS.  Open 
session.  Bro.  J.  M.  Harris,  W.C.T.,  presided.  Read- 
ings by  Sister  B.  Hicks  and  E.  E.  Mitchell,  Bros.  Brown- 
ing, Smith,  and  S.  Crispin  ;  recitations,  Bros.  Rev.  B. 
Pollard,  R.  Smith.  T.  H.  Crispin,  and  J.  M.  Harris  - 
songs  by  Sister  L.  G.  Trestrail.— June  l.JThree  initiated, 
two  proposed.  Programme :  Who  shall  be  W.O.T.  Very 
profitable  evening.— June  S.  Tivo  initiated  and  two 
proposed.  Programme :  Social  evening.  Sisters  B 
Hicks  and  L.  G.  Trestrail  provided  a  good  supply  of  eat- 
ables. A  very  pleasant  evening.— June  1.")  Second  and 
Third  Degree  night.  Third  Degree  conferred  on  two, 
and  Second  De^'ree  conferred  on  two. 

Old  Bro.mpto.n-.—"  Safeguard."  June  17.  One  re- 
admitted, and  one  restored.  Social  evening  with  refresh- 
™??'^'  Ero.  DeeUs  gave  a  very  interesting  address  on 
"  Total  abstinence  tending  to  prolong  life."  A  very 
pleasant  session.     Abnut  ~y2  present. 

MiLVERTON,  Somerset.— A  very  successfnl  f.'te  was 
held  here  on  June  16,  under  the  auspices  of  the  Band  of 
Hopeand  Good  Templar  Lodge. — On  June  17  friends 
from  the  Conference  Lodge,  Taunton,  drove  over  and 
gave  a  capital  entertainment  to  the  members  and  friends 
assisted  by  Bro.  J.  G.  Clarke,  of  the  Hope  of  Islington, 
who  was  here  on  a  visit. 

BlUGHlo.v.— "Withdeane  Court.'  June  5.  Largo 
attendance  and  one  proposed.  Result  of  recitation  com- 
petition which  was  keenly  contested,  placed  Sister  Slade 
first  and  Bro.  Price  second  ;  Bro.  G.  Cooper.  V.D..and 
J.  Nurcombe,  P.W.D.Co.,  acted  as  judges. -June  12. 
Question  Box.  Papers  answered  by  Bros.  Parsons  and 
Peters,  L.D.— June  19.  Two  initiated  and  largenumber 
present.  Sister  B.  Reed  presiding.  The  programme  was 
"  Essay  Night."  Three  papers  were  contributed  and 
heartily  discussed  by  Sister  E.  Paulson,  D.V.T  ,  and 
Bros.  Nurcombe,  Jacklin,  Gumbrill,  Price,  Peters  and 
Vinten.  Sister  Mrs.  Haefner,  P.D.V.T.,  reported  to 
be  much  better  ;  Lodge  improving. 

BiKMlNGHAM.— "Small  Heath  Arbor  Vitie."  June 
IS.  Bro.  W.  J.  Glover,  W.C.T.  Programme  presented 
by  the  Programme  Committee  and  adopted.  Arrange- 
ments were  made  for  two  public  meetings  during  the 
quarter,  and  a  picnic  was  also  suggested.  "  Sister  Mrs. 
Sprague,  D.V.T.,  read  an  essay,  which  was  very  instruc- 
t.vo   and    interesting,    and    thoroughly    enjoyed  by  all 

ent.       Discussed  by  Bros.  Lewis,    .L.D.  ;      Doidi?e 

W.F.S.  ;  Glover  and  Smith,  W.M.  ^  ' 

CovEKTRV.—"Sandford  Example.'  June  19th  Bro 
Burdett,  jun.,W.C.T.,  presiding.  Bro.  J.  Palmer  Price! 
W.bec,  lormerly  of  Nil  Desperandum  Lodge  at  Ports- 
mouth, gave  an  interesting  acdiunt  of  his  vi,sit  to  the 
garrison  and  of  the  progress  the  Military  Lodge  had  been 
making.  Bro.  W.  J.  Glover,  D.C.T.,  also  paid  an  oflicial 
visit  and  addressnd  the  Lodge.  Bro.  C.  A.  Gray, 
,  u  •i;'  ^"^^  ■■'''*''  P'''!»^°'.  ^'"'d  spoke.  At  the  conclusion 
both  olhcera  were  warmly  thanked  for  their  words  of 
council  and  encouragement. 

Pltsiouth,— "Arkof  Love."  June  19,  Programme 
"OHicered  by  G.L.  Members. "Bro. W.E.Hooper.W.D  Co' 
(East.and  Mid  Surrey ).and  a  former  U.S.  of  SouthDevor' 
wss  present,  and  met  with  a  hearty  reception.  He  spoke 
te^y  words  on  the  Order  in  London,  and  on  the  Crystal 
Palace  icte.  Sisiet  Wheeler,  P.D.V.T.,  and  W. 
Uamley,  D.O.T.  referred  to  the  time  when  Bro.  Hooper 
was  with  them.  Greetings  were  ordered  to  be  taken  to 
Peckham  Lodge.    A  pleasant  evening  was  spent. 


MILITARY. 
WiN-CHESTER.— "Garrison  Safeguard."  June  l.".. 
Three  initiated  and  others  proposed.  Letter  read  to  the 
members  by  Bro.  Moody,  W.S.,  from  the  Southampton 
Lodges,  invitingthe  Winchester  Lodges  to  a  picnic.  The 
programme  of  the  evening  was  then  proceeded  with, 
VIZ.,  W.C.T.  night  :  Selected  Temperance  aire  on  the 
harmonium,  Bro.  Taylor  j  songs,  Sisters  Whitear  and 
Hibberd :  recitations.  Sister  Steer  and  Bro.  Brealey, 
L.D. ;  solo  on  the  slide  trombone,  Bro.  Whitear  ;  read- 
ing, "The  King  and  the  Locusts,"  Bro.  Goodyear.  A 
very  ple-osaut  evening. 


JUVENILE  TEMPLES. 

DoN-iASTEU.— "Morning  star."  June  7.  Good  meet, 
lug;  14  initialed;  five  proposed  ;  afterwards  the  children 
were  rehearsed  for  coming  entertainment,  "  Try  Your 

H.U'KNKV.— "  Hackney  Mission."  Jute  8.  Two  ini- 
tiated ;  good  attendance  ;  sewing-bee  contest,  in  which 
20  brothers  and  sisters  took  part.  Bro.  Hanlon,  C.S., 
3  address,  and  offered  i-rize  for  a  recitation  contest. 

-.iNc;.sL.lND.— "Bedford"  and  "Maberly."  Those 
Temple-,  which  are  affiliated  with  the  Bedford  Lodge, 
Kingslaud,  had  their  annual  outing  to  Kppiug  Forest,  on 
.Tune  IS),  Woodford  being  as  usual  the  rendezvous.  Sister 
Browne,  S.J.T.,  undertook  the  arrangements  on  behalf 
of  the  Maberly,  and  Bro.  H.  Browne,  P.W.D  C,  on 
behalf  of  the  Bedford.  The  muster  numbered  C.j 
niles  and  21  adults.  The  day  was  fine  and  the 
sion  thoroughly  enjoyable.  Races,  football,  cricket, 
fern  hunting,  &c.,  were  amongst  the  amusements,  under 
the  M.C.-ship  of  Bro.  T.  Harvey.  A  capital  tea  was 
supplied,  and  after  a  pleutitude  of  enjoyments  the  party 
returned  ho  me,  thoroughly  pleased  with  the  outing. 


DISTRICT  JUVENILE  COUNCILS. 

S.  E.Laxcashire.— Special  Session  held  at  Withinpton- 
street  lemperance  Hall,  Pendleton,  on  Saturday,  May 
29.  Bro.  John  Handlcv,  V.S.J.T.,  D.T.,  ic,  was  voted 
to  the  chair.  The  Credential  Committee  reported  40  full 
voting  members  present  from  12  Temples,  and  many 
visitors,  including  Bro.  Crossley,  D.S.J.T.  (E.  and  M. 
Cheshire),  H.  J.  Jones,  P.W.D.Co.,  J.  H.  Musk.D.E.S.. 
and  ,T.  S.  Gavin,  P.D.E.D.  The  D.C.Sec.  (Bro.  D. 
Gavin)  read  the  nolice  convening  the  meeting, 
which  stated  that  the  principal  business  was 
recoitimendation  of  a  D.S.J.T.  and  nominations 
being  asked  for,  Bro.  F.  D.  Sheiratt,  V,S..J.T.,  moved 
and  Bro.  J.  H.  Parker,  A.S.J.T.,  seconded  Bro.  David 
uavin,  and  he  was  unanimously  elected,  and  afterwards 
?f  ^H:  •  j'^  caused  a  vacancy  in  the  office  of 
D.C.Sec,  and  on  the  motion  of  Bro.  E.  B.ambridge, 
seconded  by  Bro.  Parker.  Bro.  F.  D.  Slierratt  was 
unanimously  elected.  Notice  of  motion  to  .imend  bye- 
laws,  so  as  to  allow  all  adult  members  becoming 
if    District    Council,     with    limited     voting 


WALES. 
The  Welsh  Gkaxd  Lodge.— The  annual  session  of  the 
Welsh  Grand  Lodge  of  Wales  I.O.G.T.,  was  held  at 
Machynlleth  on  Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  Friday 
June  10  to  IS.  The  vaiious  Lodges  were  represented '; 
also  the  English  Grand  Lodge  of  Wales  by  Bro  J 
Smout  ;  Grand  Lodge  of  England  by  Bro.  J  Thomas' 
G.S.nt.;  and  Bro^  J.  Turnoull.  G.  W.S.,  represented 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  Scotland  and  the  R  ight  Worthy  Grand 

o°?#  n"^"""  ^^°i"^J  ^'"-  ^r^y  •'■  Williams  (Plenydd), 
G. W.C.T.,  presided  over  the  meetings.  The  G.W  S 
reported  a  substantial  increase  in  the  memberaliip  and 
ri'l'^T"?;?"''''  P™"'"""  'o  a  satisfactory  condition. '  The 
(i.b.J.l.  reported  an  increase  in  that  department  of 
over  5,o00  during  the  last  12  months.  The  members  of 
the  Maglona  Lodge  had  prepared  a  suitable  collation  for 
the  representatives.  A  large  Temperance  demonstration 
T%  1  o..o°  inursd'iy  afternoon,  which  Consisted  of 
about  1,000  people  of  Temperance  societies,  Bands  of 
Mope,  and  Good  Templars.  In  the  evening  a  great  Tem- 
perance meeting  was  held  at  the  Town  Hall,  when  Sir 
Llewelyn  Turner  (High  Sheriff  of  Carnarvonshire)  pre 
sided,  ^ 


power, 

a  D.C.Counselloi 
membership,  wert 
of  a  Counsellor, 
nnanimously  cho; 
elected  P.D.C.R 
M.  Cheshire) 


---  .-  add  to  list  of  officers 
and  to  provide  for  cards  of 
irried.  This  neoe.ssiiated  the  election 
md  Bro.  E.  C.  Bambridge  was 
,  Bro.  W.  Foden,  S.J.T.,  being 
Bro.  Crossley,  D.S.J.T.  (E.  .-ind 
of  the  presiding  olfic 


NAVAL. 

PoEi.sMOUiu.—"  Pride  of  the  Navy."     June  15.    At 

this  session  a  new  Lodge,  to  which  the  name  "Unity 

IS  Strength     was  given,  was  instituted  by  Bro.  E.  Grant 

lupper,L.D.,  which  is  to  be  located  onboanl  her  Majesty's 

ship  Volage.  Bro.  Haynes    was    chosen    as    L.D.  :  Bro. 

Burgoyneas  W.C.T.  ;  and  Bro.  Richardson  as  W  Sec    A 

set  of  officers' and  two  dozen  white    regalias    were  pre- 

ited  by  the  older  to  the  newly    instituted  Lodge.    'The 

slon  ccncluded    with   an  auction  sale,  at  which  Bro, 

Burgoyne  officiated  a  s  auctioneer. 

Old  Brompton.- "  Red,  White  and  Blue  "      June  19 

no  admitted  on  a.c.     The  motion  of  which    notice   was 

given  that  we  transfer  to   Military  or  Mid-Kent  District 

was  brought  on  and  very  fully  discussed  by  Bro.    Rule,  of 

wn'Vr"'  B°°  '^  n"  !,  "U^"  ^■^■'^-  ■'  ^'°-  Denton, 
W.D.M.,  Bros.  Ould,  McCieery,  Deuce  &c  The 
motion  was  eventually  adjourned  for  six  months  :  Lodge- 
room  crowded,  '^ 


took  the  chair,  and  after  giving  an  'interestViig  '  and 
encouraging  address,  installed  the  newly-Shosen 
offacers.  On  Bro.  Gavin  assuming  the  chair,  he 
was  very  heartily  freeted.  Bro.  J.  S.  Gavin  then  moved, 
ana  Bro.  ,1.  o.  Stokoe,  seconded  a  motion  aulliorising 
the  Executive  to  present  a  petition  to  the  House  of 
Commons  in  favour  of  Mr.  Conybearo's  Bill  for  prohibit- 
ing the  sale  of  intoxicants  to  children,  and  a  rtcomineii 
dation  that  the  age  be  r.iised  to  IG.  Bios.  J  H  Musk 
and  H.  J.  Jones  spoke  in  favour  of  the  motion,  which 
was  unanimously  carried. 

<.T°'!u"  Devon. .-The quarterly  meeting  was  held  in  the 
Iruth  and  Grace  '  Lodg^rooiii,Martin-street,Plymouth, 
'.^^''''i*-     ^™-  Os"™''.  D-S.J.T.,  presided,  and  most 
of  the  officers  were  present.     The  Credential  Committee 
eported  six  S.  J.T.'s,  four  A.S.  J.T.'s,  two  V.S  J  T  's  and 
bree  representatives    prc;ent.     The  report  of  D  S  J  T 
™  a  very  encouraging  one,  shewing  an  increase  of  ove^ 
u    ™t'°?"S    on    the    quarter,    although    one    Temple 
'hich  had  reported  90  members   last  quarter  had  ceased 
w°itr-r  h„    '"""       "'  J"^6"''«'S  in  the  District  being  730 
™^h".,         .J"^   members.    A    long  conversation    fol- 
lowed the  reading  of  the  report,  after  which  threebrothers 
were  appointed  as  a  committee  to  visit  the  Lodge  to 
which  the  Temple  that  had  ceased  to  work  was  affiliated 
'iV^'nL''      P,™-?!'''M°-  B"'  the  former  S.J.T.  to  restart  the 
som/  tC  IJ      f  ""'■  iV^'' "i°  ^""^se  to  recommend 
some  other  member  as  S.J.T.     It  was  also  decided  that 
all  Past  Supts.  ho  ding  rituals  and  charters  of  Temples 
not  working  be  asked  to  return  the  same  to  the  D.S.J.T. 
Jf  the'^f  T  ',^;'*-^-T-  r?  "'e«  adopted.    The  reports 
1  .„      V  tC'  I      r  "'""  ^^J'^'y  satisfactory,  for  while  one 
b,M    t'   f      ^"P  1-  'teemed  to  complain  of  the  apparent 
lack  of  interest  and  ssmpathy  and  help  of  the  niimber- 
ship  generally    most  were  inclined  to  speak  hopefully  of 
the  success  of  the  work  lu  which  th5y  w  i     .    ^  "' 


SDB-DISTRICTS,  CO^'VENTIONS,  &r. 

senUtivefofNT-'^-f^'h?  "/  H^"^  ^'P"""  ""d  '"P^^- 
sentatives  of  No  13  Sub-Disttict  was  held  on  June  21  in 
the  London  Trinity  Lodge-room,  Bro.  F.  W  D.v  es 
V.U.,  presiding,  when  four  out  of  the  five  Lodires  com' 
flTd^oV  S»'^-i*j«Wf'.  were  represented,  irwasr™ 
-Ived  lo  form  a  Sub-District  committee  for  aggressive 

■ork.  4c.,  .-.nd  to  a-k  the  Lodges  to  appoint  two  Rens 
^ho,  with  the  L.D. 's,  shall  comprise  the  said  commXe 
Ihe  G.L   bye-laws  relating  to  character  dress,  to    were 
t^^^^f^^^^'^^f^i^'^^i^i  to  get   the  opinion  of  thl 
several  Lodges  before  taking  any  action.  """'me 


408 


IBE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


Joke  28,  1886. 


TRANTER'S  TEMPERANCE   HOTEL,  LONDON. 

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20  and  21,  BURTON  0EE30ENT,  LONDON,  W.O. 

Within  flve  mlniites'  walk  of  Oreat  Northern,  Midland,  London  and  North  Western  Stations.    Easily  reached  from  Oreat  Western 

and  Great  Eastern,  by  MetropoUtui  Railway  vid  Qower-street  and  King's  Cross.    Frequent  Onmlboses  from  Sonth  Eastern,  London 

Chatham,  and  DoTer,  and  Sonth  Western  Stations,    "  Comfort  with  economy."    Tariff  Card  on  application. 


important  <i^otirc  to  Jlbbcftiscrs. 

We  would  imprees  upon  AdvertiserB  the  facilities 
offered  in  our  columns.  Ths  extensive  ciiculalhionof  the 
VVATfRWOPD— the  Official  Orpan  of  the  Grand  Lodge— 
ehould  commend  it  as  an  excellent  medium  for  communi- 
cating matters  relating  not  only  to  Temperance,  but  to 
business  generally.  The  most  prominent  position  in  the 
paper  is  given  to  theannounc?raenta  of  Anniversaries 
-Aiinual  or  Public  Meetings,  Lectures, 
Bazaars  &C.,    at  the  following  rates  : 

For       /-One  insertion        49.  Od.  ^        Any    space 

One  Inch)  Two  insertions  at  ...        3a.  Cd.  (  more    or    less 

of        1  Three      ,,  „  ...        33.  Od.  (         at  the 

Space     (.Four  and  beyond 23.  Cd. )     same  rate. 

Including  a  reference  to  the  Event  in  the  "Forthcoming 
Events  "  column. 

We  would  also  direct  attention  to  announcements 
classified  under  the  head  of 

FORTHCOMING    EVENTS. 

Such  notices  frequently  reach  us  as  Ifcws.  We  can 
only  publish  them  however,  as  Advertisements,  giving 
them  Special  Publicity,  at  very  Cheap  rates,  viz.  : 

SIXPENCE  FOR  THE  FIRST  24  "WORDS. 

So  that  for  the  low  charge  of  Gd.  a  Public  Meeting  c 
be  advertised  m  all  the  Lodges,  and  to  the  most  acti 
Temperance  Workers  in  every  Town  in  England,  thus 
affording  efficient  local  publicity,  and  frequently  leading 
to  the  attendance  of  travellers  and  othera  visiting  the 
districts.  Beyond  24  Words  the  charge  is  3d.  for  every 
additional  six  Words, 

June  26th.    Independent    Order  of  Good  Templars. 

A  united  conference  will  he  held  in  Colliers  Rents'  Hall,  Long- 
lane  Borough,  S.E.,  on  Saturday,  June  26,  at  G.30.  p.m.,  in 
furtherance  of  Juvenile  Templary  in  the  Metropolitan  Districts. 
A  paper  wDl  be  read  by  Bro.  F.  W.  Lewis,  W.D.  Chap., 
P. D.S. J. T.,  on  "The  Work  before  Vs."  Bro.  J.  J.  Edwards, 
D.S  J.T.  will  preside  ;  discussion  open  to  all  ;  all  members  of 
the  Order  cordially  invited  ;  admission  by  Sub-Lodge  password. 

July  1.  Gresham  Lodge.  United  Service  Nighf 
All  members  wearing  Her  Majesty's  uniform,  enlrliers,  sailors, 
policemen,  postmtn,  volunteers,  etc.,  cordially  invited. 

Notice  of  Removal.  Progress  Lodge,  51,  has 
removed  to  the  WestrainstLr  Temperance  Hall,  Regency-street, 
Westminster.     Slouday,  8  p.m. 


ALL  PERSONS  interested  in  the  Temperance 
movement  are  requested  to  write  to  the  General 
Secretary,  United  Kingdom  Band  of  Hope  Union,  4, 
Ludgate  Hill,  London,  E.G.,  for  particulars  of  the 
Great  National  Temperance  Fete  to  be  held  at  the 
Crystal  Palace  on  Tuesday,  July  13th 


GREENWICH.— Temperance  Tea  Gardens,  5, 
King-street,  near  the  park  gates  ;  good  accommoda- 
tion for  Bands  of  Hope,  schools,  Lodge  parties,  mothers' 
meetings,  &c.— Sister  Mrs.  Stanley,  I.O.G.T.,  Pro- 
prietress.   No  business  on  Sundays. 


§itu!ition0  Mitntcb  auiJ  ISdcant. 

Twenty-four  Words  and  under Is.  )  prepaid 

For  every  Six  Words  A'iditional  6d.  S 


SITUATION  wanted  by  a  young  man,  I.O.G.T. 
in  office  or  warehouse.      Seven  years  character.— 
North,  42,  TJnion-road,  Boroueh. 


WANTED. — Clerk,  collector,  or  any  position 
of  trust,  by  young  married  man,  abstainer.  Could 
help  with  books.  Good  references.— E.  T.,  93,  Union- 
road,  Borough. 


WANTED,  a  young  man,  a  good  shaver  and 
hair  cutter.  Keferences  from  his  ';i9t  employers- 
CoBstant  work.  Must  be  a  member  ef  the  I.O.O.T.,  or 
a  teetotaler.- A.  G.  M.  P.,  Watohwobd  Office,  3,  Bolt- 
court,  Fleet-street,  E.  C. 


£&xsit\\mtms. 

First  twenty-four  Words Cd. 

Every  six  Words  additional    3d. 


WANTED,  Brother  and  Sister  in'every  Lodge  to 
Sell  "  A  Voice  from  the  Servants'  Hall;"  second  edition 
sevanth  thomand  ;  by  Teetotal  Vegetarian  ButK-i  ;  sample  copy 
and  terms,  IJd.— From  Worthy  Treasurer  and  Electoral  Snperin 


FURNISHED  bed  room  to  let  to  a  brother  or  sister 
of  I.O.G.T.    Terms  moderate.— C.  \r.,  19,  Theobald-street, 
New  Kont-road. 


NO      ONE    should    be    without    the    New    Silvered 
Enamelled  Blue-Ribbon  Brooch  :  post  tree,  14  etamps.— 
ManaoEB,  20  Arden-street,  >'ew  Brompton,  Chatham. 


BRITISH  AND  COLONIAL 

TEMPERANCE  CONGRESS. 

JULY.    1886. 


President. 

The  Eight  Hon.  and  Right  Kev.  FREDK.  TEMPLE, 
D.D.,  Lord  Bishop  oi'  London. 

The  Executive  Committee  of  th<?  National  Temperance 
League  "are  making  arrangements  for  a  National  and 
Colonial  Temperance  Congress  in  London,  which  will  be 
held  in  the  PRINCES'  HALL.  PICCADILLY,  on 
July  14, 15  and  16. 

The  object  of  the  Congress  is  to  receive  imformalion 
through  written  papers  and  oral  communications,  regard- 
ing (1)  theextent  of  drinking  habits  in  the  Colonies  and 
dependencies  of  the  British  Empire  ;  (2)  the  regulations 
in  force  in  these  localities  for  restricting  or  prohibiting 
the  drink  traffic  ;  and  (3)  the  results  of  efforts  put  forth 
by  Temperance  Organisations,  Churches,  Sunday-schools, 
Educational  Boards,  and  other  public  bodies  for  the 
promotion  of  Total  Abstinence  from  Intoxicating 
Liquors, 

PROGRAMME. 

Monday,     12   July,   7.30  p-m.— Special     Service    in 

Westminster  Abbey.    Sermon  by  the  Lord  Bishop 

OP  London. 
Tuesday,    13   July,  2  p.m.— Reception  to   Colonial 

Delegates  at  the  Crystal  Palace.    Chairman:   Dr. 

B.  W.  Richardson,  F.R.S.     Special  Tickets  required, 

3s.  Gd.  Click, 
Wkdnesday,  14  July,   10.30  a.m.— First  sitting  of  the 

Congress.    The  President's  Opening  address. 
Wednesday,      14      July,      2    p.m. — Second     Sitting. 

Chairman  :     Hvr.H  M.  Mathkson,  Esq. 
Thursday,     15     July,      10.30     a.m.—Third     Sitting. 

Chairman  :      His      Eminence     Cardinal- Archbishop 

Manning. 
Thursday,       15     July,      2       p.m.— Fourth      Sitting. 

Chairman,    Sir   Llewelyn  Turner,  High  Sheriff  of 

Carnarvon. 
Friday,  16  July,  10.30  a.m.— Fifth  Sitting.    Chairman: 

The  Ven,  Archdeacon  Farrar,  D.D.,  F.R.S. 
Friday,  16   July,  2  p.m.— Closing  Sitting.    Chairman  : 

The  Right  Rev.  the  Lord  Bishop  of  London. 
A  fuller  programme  will  be  issued  early  in  July. 

Membership. — Individual  Members,  5g.;  Temperance 
Organisations  of  all  kinds — local  and  general— (with 
privilege  of  sending  three  delegates),  10s.  Each  member 
and  each  associated  organisation  will  be  entitled  to  a  free 
copy  of  the  official  volume  of  Proceedings. 


Prof.    Andre's    Alpine    Choir 

ON  TOUR. 

MUSICAL  INSTRUMENT   DEPOTS, 


Musical  Instruments  of  all  kinds  are  taught  and  kept  in 
stock  at  above  addresses,  but  the  following  are  speci- 
alities :  Alpine  Violin,  Mandoline,  Dulcimer,  Zither, 
and  Guitar.  For  full  particulars  see  T/ic  Talent  Finder, 
AndrtS's  Journal.    Id.  Monthly. 


mt   IT    WILL    PAY    YOU  "BB 

TO  SEND  to  BOWERS  Bros.,  89,  Blackfriars- 
road,  London,  E.G.,  for  any  descriptioQ  of  Printing. 
10,000  Handbills,  14a.  6d.  ;  1,000  Memorandums.  5s. 
Paper  Bags  and  all  the  multiform  varieties  of  ^ade 
Printing,    Cheapest  and  best  bouae  in  the  trade. 

GREAT    REDUCTION. 

parcels"  post. 

SPBCI-iL  GOSPEL  TEMPERANCE  TRACTS 
for  Meetings  and  general  distribution,  1,000,  48.  6d. 
500,  3s.  3d.,  with  notice  at  hack,  Quantities,38.  per  1,000 
Posters,  20in.  by  SOin.,  100,  9s. ;  Window  Bills,  4s.  per 
100  in  good  stvle.  Pledge  Cards  and  all  requisites 
Send  name  ana  address  and  one  stamp  for  sample 
Estimates  for  all  classes  of  work,    Orders  per  return  Post 


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GUARANTEED  PUKE  SOLUBLE  COCOA  OF  THE  ^^^^ 

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With  the  Excess  of  Fat  Extraota  '""•"'' 

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digestible  Beverage  tor  Breakfast,  Luncheon,  or  Sdppeb,  and 

inyaluable  for  Invalids  and  Young  Children." 
HIGHLY  OOMMENDED  BY  THE  ENTIRE  MEDICAL  PRESS. 

Being  without  su^ar,  apice,  or  other  admixture  it  enit-s  all 
palates,  keepa  for  years  in  all  climates,  and  is  four  times  the 
strength  of  cocoas  thickened  yet    weakened    with    arrowroot, 

starch,  4c.,  and  in  realitr  cheaper  than  such  Mixtures. 

Made   iii.stantaneously  with  boiling  water,  a    tcaspoonful   to  A 

Breakfast  Cup,  coating  less  than  a,  Half-penny. 

Cocoatlna  possesses  remarkable  sustaining  properties 
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THE 


GOOD    TEMPLARS'   WATCHWORD. 

MONDAY,    JUNE    28,    1886. 


When  the  dirision  was  taken  on  the  proposal 
to  exempt  public-houses  from  the  operation  of 
the  Shop  Hours  Regulation  Bill,  the  Marquis  of 
Salisbury  and  several  other  peers  retired  and  did 
not  vote. 

Bro.  J.  J.  Woods'  statistics  on  the  Parliamen- 
tary voting  on  the  question  of  the  Sunday  closing 
of  public- houses,  during  the  Session  of  1885-6, 
published  in  another  column,  will  prove  of  valuo 
at  the  present  juncture. 

Bro.N.  T.  Collins,  G.W.V.T.  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  New  South  Wales,  may  be  expected 
shortly  to  arrive  in  England.  Bro.  Collins  wUl 
represent  his  Grand  Lodge  at  the  British  and 
Colonial  Congress  next  month,  and  at  the  session 
of  R.W.G.L.  of  the  World. 

Workers  willing  to  canvass  or  to  distribute 
literature  from  house  to  house  in  North  Padding- 
ton,  are  invited  to  call  at,  or  write  to,  the  Central 
Committee-room,  57,  Porchester-road,  W.  (near 
Royal  Oak  Railway  Station),  and  to  state  what 
time  they  can  give  to  the  work. 

Bro.  Kempster,  G.E.S.,  is  announced  to  preside 
over  a  large  representative  meeting  of  Electoral 
Superintendents  and  others,  convened  by  Bro, 
Jones,  D.E.S.,  Middlesex,  at  the  Foresters'  Hall, 
Clerkenwell-road,  on  Wednesday,  the  30th  inat. 
Business  of  an  important  nature  will  be  discussed, 
and  a  large  attendance  is  anticipated. 

The  Twenty-five  Thousand  "Shilling  Shots" 
appealed  for  by  Miss  Weston  —  the  **  sailors' 
friend  '' — with  which  to  buy  up  two  public-houses 
and  extend  the  premises  of  the  Sailors'  Rest  at 
Devonport,  have,  we  understand,  all  been  received 
— at  least,  enough  has  been  subscribed  to  purchase 
the  places  and  something  to  spare, 

Bko.  F.  W.  Lewis,  P.D.S.J.T.,  is  to  read  a 
paper  in  the  interests  of  Juvenile  Templary,  en- 
titled "  The  Work  before  us,"  at  a  specially  con- 
vened conference  to  be  held  at  the  Colliers  Rents* 
Hall,  Long-lane,  Borough,  on  Saturday,  the  26th 
inst.,  when  Bro.  J.J.  Edwards,  D.S.J.T.,  will 
preside.  All  members  of  the  Order  in  possession 
of  the  current  password  are  invited  to  take  part  ill 
the  discussion. 

West  or  England  Meetings.— During  the  week 
commencing  Monday,  June  28,  a  number  of  meet- 
ings will  be  held  by  G.L.  ofhciala  en  route  to  and 
from  the  special  session  of  G.  Lodge  at 
Pen/^nce.  On  Monday  the  G.W.C.T.  and 
G.W.M.  attend  a  meeting  at  Torquay,  and 
another  is  to  be  held  there  on  the  Tuesday,  when  the 
G.W.V.T.  also  attends.  On  Wednesday  the 
G.W.C.T.,  G.W.V.T.,  and  G.W.Tr.  attend  a  meet- 
ing at  Plymouth,  and  a  second  meeting  may  be 
held  there  on  the  next  day,  addressed  by  theG.W. 
Treasurer,  &q.  On  Thursday  also  the  G.W.C.T. 
speaks  at  Liskeard  ;  and  on  the  same  night 
the  G.W.V.T.  and  G.W.T.  apeak  at  Redruth.  On 
Friday  tho  G.L.  holds  its  session  at  Penzance, 
when  the  G.  W.  Sec.  and  above  officers  will  attend. 
On  Saturday  there  may  bo  other  meetings  in 
Penzance,'  and  the  G.W.C.T.  and  G.W.T.  will 
speak  at  Porthleven.  On  the  next  Monday  the 
two  latter  officers  will  attend  the  East  Cornwall 
D.L.  at  Calstock,  on  the  return  journey. 

ENtouRAoiHG  rROOBEss,  we  are  glad   to  leatn 


Junk  28,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATOHWORD. 


409 


from  the  Temperance  Record^  ia  being  made  with 
the  needful  arrangemeuts  for  the  forthcom- 
ing British  and  Colonial  Temperaoce  Con- 
gress to  be  held  at  Princes'  Hall,  Piccadilly,  on 
July  14,  15,  and  IG.  Papers  are  promised,  and 
delegates  have  been  appointed  from  India,  Ceylon, 
Australia,  Canada,  South  Africa,  Malta,  and 
Gibraltar ;  and  the  area  of  interest  is  being 
widened  by  the  arrival  of  each  mail.  M 
influential  Temperance  workers  in  this  country 
have  cordially  agreed  to  co-operate  in  offering 
a  cordial  welcome  to  the  colonial  friends  who  may 
be  present  at  the  Congress,  and  numerous  British 
organisations  have  already  officially  intimated  their 
adhesion  and  their  intention  to  be  represented  by 
delegates.  The  programme  of  the  three  days'  pro 
ceedings  is  advertised  in  this  issue,  and  any  further 
information  may  be  had  of  Mr.  R.  Rae.  National 
Temperance  League,  337,  Strand,  W.C.  The 
attractive  list  of  notabilities  who  are  to  attend  will 
doubtless  draw  large  attendances.  Our  own  Grand 
Lodge  will  be  represented  by  the  G.  W.  C.  T. , 
G.E.S.,  andG.W.S. 

Bro.  thk  Rev.  JohxKikk,  D.D.,  who  has  been 
one  of  the  most  prolific  of  theological  authors, 
in  recent  years  the  writer  of  invaluable  papers  on 
health  which  have  achieved  a  world-wide  fame, 
now  over  72  years  of  age,  and  his  exhaustive 
la\:ourB  can  no  longer  be  prosecuted  with  the 
energy  which  he  has  shewn  for  half  a  cen 
tury.  The  Mliance  Neirs  says  of  him  : — "  For 
nearly  half  a  century  he  has  laboured  with 
untiring  zeal  and  energy — often  amid  much 
opposition — for  the  advancement  of  the  social 
moral,  and  religious  well-being  of  the  com 
munity.  In  Temperance  work  he  has  always  |been 
an  enthusiastic  advocate,  both  by  voice  and  pen," 
He  was  one  of  the  first  G.W. Chaplains  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  Scotland,  and  none  but  his  associates  in 
the  early  years  of  the  Order  there  can  understand 
the  peculiar  nature  of  lis  labours  for  us  and  the 
infiuence  hia  learning  and  noble  character  gave 
us.  His  devotion  to  prohibitory  principles 
lias  ever  been  unflinching  —  so  much 
that  he  has  seemed  almost  to  stand  alone  at  times. 
For  years  ho  has  been  unable  to  use  his  voice  much 
in  public,  but  the  splendid  articles  in  the  Alliance 
Xewsy  and  other  papers,  signed  "J.  K,'' were  from 
his  pen,  A  committee  is  formed  to  present  the 
worthy  professor  with  a  substantial  testimonial, 
and  we  trust  the  appeal  will  bo  well  responded  to, 
and  honour  be  thus  done  to  one  who  has  over  been 
true  as  steel.  The  treasurer  to  tho  committee  is 
Mr.  Daniel  Osborne,  Bank  of  Scotland,  13, 
Glass  ford-street,  Glasgow. — J.M. 


VOTE  AS  YOU  PRAY. 


My  countrymen,  hear  me,  in  God's  name  awake, 
There's  work  to  be  done,  there  are  fetters  to  break  ; 
Arm  for  the  conflict,  for  victory's  near, 
If  true  to  each  other,  ind  liberty  dear. 

The  issue's  before  us  ;    then,  strike  for  the  rig-ht, 
For  God  and  the  people,  now  work  with  your  might 
Oh  1  rescue  our  nation,  drink-iidden  and  low, 
For  inebriate  bondsmen  are  sinking  in  woe. 

The  parties  in  power  are  false  to  their  truat, 
Their  once  lofty  record  is  trailing  the  dust  ; 
The  swift  wheels  of  progress  are  clogged  ia    theii 

flight, 
The  sunlight  of  truth  is  still  darkened  as  night. 

Fathers  and  mothers,  O  hear  ye  the  cry, 
Snatch  from  the  burning  those  ready  to  die  ; 
Tour  daughters  are  wailing,  your  boys  may  be 
Come,  vote  as  yon  pray,  lest  you  labour  in  vain. 

Our  cause  is  advancing  from  mountain  and  plain, 
The  glad  song  of  freedom  ia  ringing  again  ; 
Our  army  is  marching  ;  then  onward  ye  brave. 
And  vote  as  you  pray,  our  dear  country  to  save, 


slain, 


MISSION  REVIVAL  WORK. 

Wokingham. — On  June  17  the  members  of  the 
Caledonian  Lodge,  Reading,  visited  the  Woking- 
ham Excelsior  Lodge,  which  has  been  for  some 
time  in  a  very  low  state.  A  public  meeting  was 
held,  the  chair  being  taken  by  the  Rev.  —  Hughes, 
curate  of  Wokingham.  Sister  Hiscock, and  Bros.  Lee, 
James,  Spencer,  W.C.T.,  and  Robinson,  P.D.E.D., 
took  part  in  the  proceedings.  A  hope  is  enter- 
tained that  the  chairman  will  become  a  member  of 
the  Order,  and  it  is  expected  that  several  others 
will  join  as  a  result  of  the  meeting.  There  was  a 
fair  attendance  of  visitors  from  Reading  ;  also  of 
the  general  public. 


THE  DUTY  OF  THE  HOUR. 

At  this  moment,  in  every  constituency,  the 
Temperance  party  ought  to  be  promptly  and 
vigorously  active.  If  Irish  Home  Rule  must  be 
voted  upon,  a  more  momentous  question  even  than 
that  need  not  be,  and  must  not  be,  forgotten.  Two 
birds  have  been  killed  with  one  stone  before  now  ; 
and  two  questions  may,  even  now,  be  aimed  at 
and  hit  with  one  vote,  even  by  those  who  refuse  to 
aim  only  at  that  which  is  really  most  important. 
Especially,  just  now,  in  the  first  place,  in  the 
matter  of  the  choice  of  candidates,  may  there  be  a 
good  and  useful  vote  given  by  every  true  patriot, 
'*  We  must  have  a  Gladstonian  Home  Rule  candi- 
date," it  is  said.  Or  "  we  must  have  the  reverse." 
Very  well,  we  answer,  have  him  by  all  means,  if 
you  must  have  him.  Get  your  candidate,  as  satis- 
factory a  one  as  you  can  catch,  on  the  Home  Rule 
question,  if  that  is  really  your  determination. 
But  what  hinders  that  you  insist  on  his  being  such 
a  man  as  will  at  the  same  time  be  satisfactory  on 
the  still  more  important  question  ot  Temperance 
legislation  ?  Kothing  hinders,  or  if  it  does,  at  least 
nothing  ought  to  hinder.  If  your  political  friends, 
the  wirepullers  of  your  caucus  or  of  your  committee 
of  selection,  are  about  to  foist  on  you 
some  brewer,  some  brewer's  friend,  or  some 
liquor  -  traffic  partisan,  do  not,  we  beg  of 
you,  let  them  foist  him  upon  you.  If  you 
are  at  all  numerous  and  unanimous,  or  if  you  are 
loud  though  few,  they  will  listen  to  your  repre- 
sentations ;  even  a  few  votes  will  be  deemed  im- 
portaii'-.  just  now.  They  will  look  round  for  some 
candidate  who  will  meet  your  expectation,  and  so 
enable  you  afterwards  to  enjoy  the  double  delight 
of  giving  at  the  poll  a  vote  agreeable  at  once  to 
your  conscience  and  to  your  political  party. 

Undoubtedly,  two  birds  with  one  stone  may  be 
so  dealt  with  even  by  those  who  think  the  Home 
Rule  bird  very  important.  And  why  not  ?  If 
we  were  to  say — Do  not  mind  the  Home  Rule 
question  ;  lot  Mr.  Gladstone,  Jlr.  Chamberlain, 
Lord  Hartington,  and  Lord  Salisbury  go  their 
several  ways,  and  do  you  concentrate  your  atten- 
tion on  the  really  most  important  question  of  the 
times,  the  deliverance  of  your  country  from  its 
bitterest,  deadliest  curse — if  we  so  said,  we  sup- 
pose we  should  by  many  be  thought  to  be  unreason- 
able. Thus  far,  we  have  only  asked  that  in  the  selec- 
tion of  candidates,  not  at  the  polls,  but  in  view  of 
them,  the  vote  of  the  Temperance  party  shall  be 
heard,  if  not  "above  the  rest,"  at  any  rate  loudly 
and  with  determination  amongst  the  rest.  In  a 
little  while  it  will  be  too  late  to  attempt  this  if 
it  be  neglected  now.  The  candidates  will  have 
been  fixed  upon,  and  the  unhappiness  either  of 
not  voting,  or  else  of  having  to  vote  for  a  Home 
Rule  brewer,  on  the  one  hand,  or  for  a  Unionist 
distiller  on  the  other,  will,  perhaps,  be  all  that 
will  be  left  to  you.  There  is  really  no  need  that 
the  Temperance  vote  should  be  thus  degraded 
and  debased.  At  the  last  General  Election  a  great 
and  notable  advance  was  won  ;  the  Temper- 
ance vote  was  signally  elfective  and  successful. 
We  must  not  go  back  upon  this  now.  It  will 
never  do  to  let  the  liquor  traffic  again  creep  into 
power  in  the  House  of  Commons,  because  so  many 
people's  eyes  are  fixed  solely  upon  Home  Rule  or 
upon  Anti-Home  Rule.  If  we  are  resolved  to 
keep  one  eye  open  to  the  Home  Rule  question,  let 
us  reserve  at  least  all  the  other  eye  for  the  still 
more  momentous  Home  Rescue  and  Country  Sal- 
vation question,  and  so,  with  both  eyes  well  occu- 
pied, defy  the  Liquor  Traffic's  efforts  to  creep  once 
more  into  power. 

So  much  we  have  ventured  to  say  to  those  of  our 
friends  whose  minds  the  Irish  question  just  now 
holds  with  a  strong  grip.  There  are  many,  we  are 
assured,  with  whom  it  is  not  so;  they  see  clearly  the 
immensely  superior  importance  of  social  amelioration, 
and  do  not  entangle  their  thoughts  in  matters  akin 
to  party  politics.  To  these  we  need  address  just 
now  no  special  word.  They,  we  know,  will  not 
allow  themselves  to  be  diverted  from  their  one 
great  purpose — their  all-absorbing  duty.  When 
the  election  comes,  they  will  vote  straight  for  tho 
right  sort  of  Temperance  legislation,  though  the 
political  heavens  fall.  And  meanwhile  they  will 
not  be  inclined  to  neglect  making  their  existence 
known  and  felt  somehow  even  to  the  political 
parties.  They  will  let  it  be  understood  that, 
whatever  else  the  politicians  do,  they  must  give  up 
all  hope  of  their  vote  unless  for  candidates  that 
can  give  satisfactory  assurances  in  view  of  Tem- 
perance legislation.      The  more  fully   and  clearly 


this  is  understood,  the  more  certain  will  it  b3 
that  our  Direct  Veto  "  stalwarts  "  will  find  can- 
didates presented  to  them  for  whom  it  will  be  at 
once  a  duty    and   a  pleasure    to  vote. — AUianco 

Xexcs. 


NORTH  PADDINGTON  ELECTION. 

Bro.  Kempster  earnestly  asks  that  any  frienda 
who  know  electors  resident  in  North  Paddington 
will  write  or  see  them  soliciting  their  votes  in  tho 
coming  contest.  The  following  is  a  list  of  the 
principal  streets,  roads,  ttc,  in  the  Borough  :^ 
Amberley  -  mews,  Amberley  -  road,  Amberley- 
wharves.  Andover-place,  Ashmore-road,  Barnsdale- 
road,  Barnsdale-yard,  Blomfield-road,  Braden- 
street,  Bravington-roai,  Bristol-gardens,  Bristol- 
mews,  Canterbury  -  mews,  Canterbury  -  terrace, 
Carlton-mews,  Carlton-road,  Castellian-road,  Chip- 
penham-mews,  Chippenham-rcad,  Chippenham-ter- 
race,  Clarendon-gardens,  Clarendon-terrace, Olifton- 
gardens,  Clifton-road,  Clifton-road  North,  Clifton- 
terrace,  Clifton-villas,  Coomassie-road,  Edbrooko- 
road,  Elgin-mews  North,  Elgin-mews  South,  Elgin- 
road,  Elgin-road  West,  Elgin-terrace,  Elnathan- 
mews,  Errington-road,  Falconer-mews,  Fernhead- 
road,  Fordingly-road,  Formosa-street,  Foscote- 
mews,  Frankfort-mews,  Frankfort-terrace, Goldney- 
road,  Grittletonroad,  High-road  Kilburn,  Kennett- 
road,  Kilburn  Park-road,  Lanark-mews,  Lanark- 
place,  Lanark-villas,  Lanhill-road,  Lauderdale-road, 
Lydfordroad,  Maida-vale,  Marylands-road,  Neeld- 
road,  Neeld-terrace,  Netley-street,  Oakington-road, 
Offenhamterrace,  f  indock-mews,  Portnall-road, 
Portsdown-mews,  Portsdown-place,  Poitsdown- 
road,  Portsdown-road  North,  Randolph-crescent, 
Randolph-gardens,  Randolph-mews,  Randolph- 
road,  Rodborough-mews,  Rudolf-mews,  Rundell- 
road,  St,  Luke's-terrace,  Saltram-crescent,  Seving- 
ton-street,  Shirland-mews,  Shirlandroad,  Stran- 
raer-place,  Surrendale-place,  Sutherland-avenue, 
Sutherland-gardens,  Tamplin-mews,  Thorngate- 
road,  Walterton-road,  Warlock-road,  Warrington- 
crescent,  Warrington  -  gardens,  Warwick-  mews, 
Warwick-place,  Warwick-road,  Woodfield-crescent, 
Adpar-street,  Albert-street,  Arthur-mews,  Bloom- 
field-crescent,  Bloomfield-mews,  Bloomfield-street, 
Bloomfield-terrace,  Bisliop's-mews,  Bishop's-road, 
Braithwaite-place,  Bridge-place,  Bridge-terrace, 
Burry-terrace,  Cambridge-place,  Campbell-street, 
Charles-mews,  Chichester-mews,  Chichester-place, 
Chichester-road,Chichester-street,Chilworth-street, 
Church-place,  Church-street,  Cirencester-mews, 
Cirencester-place,  Cirencester-street,  Clarendon- 
street,  Cottage-road,  Craven-road,  Crompton-street- 
Cromwell-terrace,  Cuthlert-street,  Darlington-ter- 
race, Delamere-crescent,  Delamere-mews,  Dela- 
mere-street,  Delamere-terrace,  Desboro'-place, 
Dudley-grove,  Dudley-place,  Dudley-street,  East- 
bourne-mews, Eastbourne- terrace,  Edgware-plaoe, 
Edgwarc  -  road,  Emily  -  street,  Francis  -  street, 
Fulham-place,  Green-street,  Hall-place,  Hall- 
place  West,  Harrow  -  road,  Hasborough  - 
street.  Hermitage  -  street,  Hethpool  -  street, 
Howell-street,  Howley-place,  Irongate  Wharf- 
road,  James  -  street,  Kent's  -  place,  Lon- 
don-street, Maidahill  West,Manor-place,Margaret- 
terrace,  Newcastle-mews,  North  Wliarf-road,01iver- 
mews,  Oliver-terrace,  Paddington-green, Park-park- 
gardens,  Park  Place-villas,  Philip-terrace,  Porteus- 
road,  Praed-street,  Ranelagh-mews,  Ranelaf>h-road, 
Romilly-terrace,  St,  Alban's-mews,  St,  Jaraes'a- 
terrace,  St,  Mary's-square,  St,  Mary's-terrace, 
Senior-street,  Sheldon-street,  South  Wharf-road, 
Stalham-street,  Stanley  -  mews,  Stanley-street, 
Union-place,  Upper  Westbourne-terrace,  Victoria- 
street,  Warwick-crescent,  Warwick-road,  Wellings- 
place,  Wellington  -  terrace,  Westbourne  Park- 
crescent,  Westbourne  Park  Crescent-mews,  West- 
bourne  Park-torrace,  Westbourne  -  square,  West- 
bourne-terrace, Westbourne-terrace  North,  West- 
bourne Terrace-road,  Westbourne-terrace,  Upper 
Westbury-road,  Westbury-terrace,  Wharves,  North 
Side,  Wharves,  South  Side,  Woodchester-street. 


FOREIGN  SAILING, 


Bro,  E,  C.  Parsons,  of  City  of  St.  Albans  Lodge, 
sails  for  Queensland  in  the  s.s.  Quetta,  from 
London,  on  June  28,  and  would  be  glad  to  know 
of  any  members  going  by  the  same  vessel. 
Address,  care  ot  Mr,  Lorrington,  Joshua-place, 
Victoria-road,  St,  Albans, 

Bko,  Tim  Teasdale,  of  General  Havelock  Lodge, 
sails  for  Sydney,  New  South  Wales,  in  the  ss, 
Ileria,  from  London  on  July  7,  and  would  be  glad 
to  know  of  any  members  going  by  the  same  vessel. 
—Address,  U,  Uudlestou-street,  Monkwearmouth, 
Sunderland, 


410 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  28,  1886. 


^m.yjM^m(. 


The  great  choral  concert  by  5,000  abstainers  at 
tlie  Cryslal  Palace  Fete,  July  13,  will  be  conducted 
by  Bro.  W.  Harding  Bonner. 

Ov&  DisTiiicT  Deputy  for  Mid-Somekset,  Bro. 
W.  S.  Clark,  of  Street,  has  been  made  a  justice  of 
the  peace.      He  is  son-in-law  to  Mr.  John  Bright. 

Wati'Hwoki)  of  May  31  contained  reports  of  five 
District  Lodge  Sessions,  and  in  every  case  a  sub- 
stantial incrc.ise  in  the  adult  and  juvenile  branches 
was  recorded. 

\  "f"^  If     ODR     WoKTHY    YoUNu     BkOIUEU    OhVER,     of 

y^  f     South  Durham,    proves  as  devoted  to  the  wife  he 

,    I      kas  just  taken,  as  he  has  been  to  the  Order   dui-ing 

j      many  years  past,  he  will  be  one  of  the  best   hus- 

j      bands  in  the  world.     May  his  good  wife  help  him  to 

L__6till  be  good  to  us. 

'  Ubo.  Rev.  Geouce  Glad.stone,  P.K.W.G.T.,  is 
lo  represent  the  Scottish  Temperance  League  at 
the  annual  meeting  of  the  British  Temperance 
League  at  Burnley,  June  2!)  and  30.  Bro.  John 
Edwards,  G.W.Co.,  and  Sister  Mrs.  Eccles, 
P.W.D.V.T.,  is  to  represent  our  G.L.  there. 

The  Sunday  Closkg  Association  has  made 
our  esteemed  Bro.  Orman,  H.D.,  Derby,  its  new 
travelling  secretary  for  the  Midlands  and  neighbour- 
ing counties.  Tlieir  London  secretary,  Mr.  Conway 
Sidstone,  has  just  sought  enrolment  at  Brockley, 
Kent  (in  John  Bowen  Lodge),  and  has  been 
heartily  received. 

The  Indian  and  Colonial  Exhibition  contains, 
in  the  New  Zealand  deparcment,  an  excellent  life- 
size  portrait  of  Bro.  KingTawahio  and  that  of  other 
notable  Maoris.  In  the  Trinidad  section  ourBro.Cjpt. 
Collins,  District  Deputy  G.W.C.T.  of  Trinidad,  ex- 
hibits some  of  his  own  pen-and  ink  sketv;hes  of 
Creole  life,  and  a  large  yam  which  he  has  grown, 
and  which  weighs  201b. 

Bko.  Blshton,  V.D.,  is  specially  commissioned 
to  visit  and  welcome  soldier  brethren  on  arriving  at 
Portsmouth  Docks.  During  the  past  quarter  he 
has  \i3ited  vessels  and  ports  20  times  and  welcomed 
88  soldier  brethren  and  one  sister,  beside 
meeting  31  naval  brethren  aboard  ships.  His 
address  is  printed  under  the  G.L.  seal  in  another 
column,  and  he  will  be  glad  of  notice  of  any  home- 
coming brethren. 

The  Pkoceedings  of  the  National  Temperance 
AND  D!!iNK  Trade  Conference,  organised  by  the 
Social  Science  Association, is  now  out  in  the  shape  of 
a  cheap  2s.  Cd.  volume,  published  by  Mr.  J.  C.  Smith, 
1,  Adam-street,  Adelphi.  All  the  papers,  ino  and 
coH.  are  published  in  full  ;  the  debates  are  re- 
ported, and  useful  matter  added  in  the  appendix. 
My  paper  against  Compensation  is  of  inordinate 
length  as  compared  with  the  others. 

Bro.  Rev.  D.iw.son  Burns,  D.D.,  has  made  a 
handsome  present  to  the  Temperance  Reference 
Library  being  established  at  G.L.  Offices.  He  has 
given  23  volumes,  including  :  Tcmperanr.c  Inidli- 
(jeiicer,  1836-1840  ;  Burne's  Teetotalers'  Cvmpanioii, 
with  coloured  plates  ;  Abstainers'  ff(in(lard,'Vols.  I. 
and  II.  ;  the  journal  of  the  New  British  and  Foreitjn 
Temperance  Soaeiij,  1839-1841  ;  Report  of  World's 
Temperance  Cunxention,  184C  ;  "  Bacchus,"  and 
Anti- 1 'acchiis"  ;  with  a  number  of  modern  standard 
volumes  of  recent  date. 

'  The  FoLLOwiiNc  Appeal  to  Publicans  was 
awhile  ago  circulated  at  Cambridge  in  printed 
form  : — "It  is  earnestly  requested  that  all  Christian 
publicans  should  set  apart  a  day  for  earnest 
prayer  to  God  that  He  would  help  them  out  of 
their  evil  traffic,  and  sliew  them  a  way  of  getting 
an  honest  living  by  means  which  would  be  a  bless- 
ing to  all  people.  And  that  all  who  profess  and 
call  themselves  Christians  should  make  special 
prayer  to  Almighty  God  that  He  would  so  inlluenco 
the  hearts  of  all  legislators,  mayors,  and  magis- 
trates (especially  the  mayor  and  magistrates  of 
Cambridge)  that  they  may  see  the  immorality  of 
licensing  or  attempting  to  control  the  evil  drink 
traffic  and  may  refuse  any  longer  to  be  participators 
in  the  vile  system  of  licensing  a  source  of  greater 
evils  than  war,  pestilence,  and  famine." 
QUESTIONS  ANSWERED. 

QuE.sTiON  ;  Can  the  Supt.  of  a  .Juvenile  Temple 
wear  the  letters  "  S.J.T."  on  a  purple  regalia. 

Answer  ;  No.  Tiiey  are  worn  on  a  scarlet 
regalia,  the  same  as  Sub-Lodge  Officers. 

Que.stiox  :  Can  titles  which  do  not  appertain  to 
the  Order— such  as  "F.S.  A.,"  "  M,  A.,"  etc.,  be 
\^orn  on  Good  Templar  Kegalia  ! 

Answer  ;  No, 


NOTES  OF  THE  WEEK. 

Tlie  bill  brought  in  by  Mr.  Conybeare  fur  pre- 
ventiug  the  sale  of  strong  drink  to  children  has  been 
rendered  of  practically  little  use  through  the  action 
of  some  professed  friends  of  Temperance.  As  the 
bill  now  stands  it  is  but  little,  if  any  improve- 
ment, on  the  present  law,  for  I  believe  there  exists 
upon  the  Statute-book  at  the  present  time  an  Act 
prohibiting  the  sale  of  drink  to  children  for  their 
own  consumption.  But  the  original  object  of  Mr. 
Conybearo's  bill  was  to  prevent  publicans  supply- 
ing drink  to  children  for  any  purpose  whatever, and 
this  is  what  the  Good  Templars  and  Temperance 
men  throughout  the  land  have  been  petitioning  for 
during  the  past  few  months. 

This  was  also  the  '*  principle ''  accepted  by  the 
House  of  Commons  when  it  passed  the  second  read- 
ing. Since  that  occasion,  however,  the  dissolution 
has  come  upon  us,  and  many  friends  of  the  bill 
have  had  to  hurry  away  to  their  constituencies  to 
prepare  for  the  coming  election.  The  enemies  of 
the  bill  were  alive  to  this  fact,  and  when  the  Com- 
mittee stage  was  reached,  they  set  to  work,  led  by 
Sir  R.  Webster,  and  mutilated  the  measure  to  their 
heart's  content. 

*  ,* 

Tlie  action  of  the  House  will  not  be  without 
its  eft'ect  upon  the  Temperance  vote  at  the 
P"lling  booths  in  tlie  coming  contest.  It  is  claar 
that  some  arc  not  yet  educated  up  to  our  standard 
and  though  ready  to  promise  us,  when  they  are  can- 
vassing for  our  votes,  that  they  will  sup^jort  Tem- 
perance legislation,  when  in  the  House  of  Com- 
mons they  "  feel  it  their  duty  "  to  oppose  every 
bill  brought  forward,  because  they  say  it  interferes 
with  individual  liberty.  Such  haU-hearted,  slip- 
shod, trickster  legislators  are  not  wanted  at  this 
period  of  the  19th  century.  We  want  men 
who  will  act  up  to  their  promises — men  who  when 
they  say,  Yea,  do  not  mean  No.  We  must  wring 
from  candidates  definite  promises  on  the  Temper- 
ance question  so  that  they  will  not  be  able  to 
shield  themselves  behind  some  vague  statement 
of  "general  support," 

I  sincerely  hope  the  electors  of  the  Isle  of  Wight 
will  have  the  courage  to  bring  forward  a  candidate 
in  opposition  to  Sir  R.  Webster.  Some  of  the 
Temperance  voters  were  led  away  by  his  "vagaries" 
last  November,  but  they  have  now  seen  how  far  he 
will  support  their  cause,  and  the  sooner  a  more 
reliable  man  takes  his  place  the  better.  The  same 
remark  applies  to  other  places.  If  the  Government 
of  the  future  is  to  be  "  by  the  people  and  for  the 
people,"  we  must  have  clear  issues  before  us  at 
election  times  and  upon  no  question  is  tliis  more 
needful  than  upon  the  one  we  have  nearest  at  heart, 
viz.,  the  right  of  the  people  themselves  to  deal 
with  the  liquor  traffic. 

With  all  my  heart  I  wisli  our  G.  Electoral 
Superintendent  success  in  tlie  gallant  fight  he  has 
undertaken  at  North  Paddington.  If  the  Good 
Templars  and  others  of  that  division  will  only  work 
unitedly  and  earnestly,  it  should  not  be  too  great 
a  task  to  obtain  a  majority  for  Bro.  Kempster. 
They  do  say  he  is  one  of  those  terrible  Home 
Rulers.  He  may  be,  but  we  Tem.plars  know  him 
to  be  a  ini.z  Unionist,  and  that  if  returned  to 
Parliament,  he  will  do  his  best  to  promote  unity 
and  concord  between  all  people,  and  set  to  work 
at  once  to  break  down  the  great  drink  monopoly, 
so  electors  of  North  Paddington  hurry  up  and 
"Vote  foh  Ke.mpster  the  thue  fhiend  of  the 
workinu  man  1  " 


"Will  all  London  readers  please  remember  that 
Sunday,  June  27,  is  "  Hospit.il  Sunday  "  ?  Many 
of  our  metropolitan  hospitals  are  greatly  in  want 
of  funds,  and  none  more  than  our  own  Temperance 
hospital  at  Harapstead.  The  larger  the  general 
collection  the  greater  will  be  the  benefit  comirig  to 
this  excellent  institution  from  the  Mansion  House 
Fund.  But  if  any  would  like  the  whole  of  their 
contributions  to  go  to  the  London  Temperance 
Hospital,  they  cannot  do  better  than  send  direct 
to  the  treasurer,  J.  Hughes,  Esq.,  3.  West-street, 
Finsbury-circus,  E.G.  Those  holding  open  air 
meetings  on  Sunday  night  also  take  up  collections 
for  the  hospital,  for  we  know  that  none  of  th- 
money  spent  there  goes  for  intoxicating  drink. 
*  # 

Canon  "Wilberforce's  health  has  been  so  far 
restored  as  to  allow  him  to  again  take  up  his 
residence  at  the  Deanery,  Southampton,  and 
resume    his  minist«rial   duties.      His    illness  has 


been  a  long  and  trying  one  ;  but  it  is  to  be  hoped 
that  having  been  brought  safely  through  he  may 
be  spared  for  many  years  to  advocate  the  claims 
of  Christianity  and  Temperance. 

Many  of  us  have  had  to  make  sacrifices  and  sutler 
persecution  for  our  principles,  but  depend  upon  it, 
we  never  lose  in  the  long  run  for  what  we  do  in 
the  cause  of  truth  and  right.  There  are  several 
cases  on  record  of  men  giving  up  good  positions  in 
life,  rather  than  do  a  dishonourable  action.  And 
we  have  also  heard  of  men,  on  signing  the  Temper- 
ance pledge,  destroying  large  (juantities  of  wines 
and  spirits  sooner  than  give  to  others  what  they 
will  not  take  themselves,  When  Bro.  Booth  waa 
over  here,  a  case  analagous  to  the  above  ocourred 
in  the  Midlands,  and  the  late  Mr.  Gough,  during 
his  long  life,  had  several  converts  who  emptied  the 
contents  of  their  wuie  cellars  down  the  drains. 
similar  case  occurred  in  London  on 
Saturday,  June  19,  when  Mr.  William  Green,  of 
Highgate.  destroyed  over  2,500  bottles  of  wine 
{valued  at  £000),  in  the  presence  of,  and  assisted 
by,  several  members  of  the  Highgate  Gospel  Tem- 
perance Help  One  Another  Society. 

*  * 

In  a  speech  explaining  his  reasons  for  this 
action,  he  said  that  after  mature  reflection  and 
earnest  prayer,  he  had  come  to  the  conclusion  that 
it  was  God's  will  that  he  should  part  with  the  con- 
tents of  his  wine  cellar.  Three  methods  were 
pressed  upon  him  from  time  to  time.  Cne  was 
to  sell  the  wine  to  the  trade,  knowing  that 
they  would  sell  wine  whether  his  or  not ;  the 
second  was  to  give  it  away  and  give  the  money  to 
some  charity;  and  the  third  was  to  give  it,  as  it  was, 
to  the  hospitals.     In  pursuing   the   first  course  he 

uld  be  participating  in  the  sale  of  an  article 
which  had  been  proved  to  militate  against  the 
physical,     social,     and    spirituil   advancement     of 

'ety.  The  same  reasons  were  equally  applicable 
to  the  second  course,  and  beyond  them  there  was  in 
addition  the  inconsistency  of  causing  injury  toothers 
n  order  to  benefit  someone  else.  The  third  course 
was  met  by  the  success  of  the  London  Temperance 
Hospital,  where  it  had  been  proved  that  alcohol  waa 
not  necessary  in  the  treatment  of  any  disease. 
After  this  address  the  contents  of  the  bDttles  were 
poured  into  the  sewer. 

Last  Saturday  afternoon  (June  19)  several  mem- 
bers of  the  East  and  Mid  Surrey  D.L.  Good  of  tho 
Order  Committee  paid  a  visit  to  Lambeth 
Palace  by  the  kind  permission  of  the  Archbishop 
of  Canterbury.  A  most  enjoyable  time  was 
spent  in  the  library,  which  contains  many  historical 
relics  of  great  value.  The  picture  gallery  and 
chapel  were  also  visited,  as  well  as  the  "  Lollard's 
Ciamber."  On  leaving  the  palace  the  members 
adjourned  to  tlie  Mission  Hall,  Ann-street,  where 
after  tea,  the  annual  meeting  was  held. 

*  * 

The  other  evening  the  Marchiness  of  Lome 
(Princess  Louise)  presided  at  a  meeting  held  in  ouo 
f  the  Courts  of  the  Colonial  Exhibition,  the  ob- 
ject of  which  was  to  take  farewell  of  a  party  of 
total  abstainers  who  have  since  set  sail  for  South 
Africa,  where  they  intend  establishing  a  Temper-  \ 
ance  colony  in  Kafl^raria,  to  be  called  Wolseley  ! 
Township.  The  emigrant  party  is  made  up  of  21 
families,  or  91  persons.  I  am  sure  we  all  wish 
them  God-speed. 

Free  Lance. 


Thorneloe  Memorial  Fund. — At  a  meeting  of 
the  committee  held  recently,  Bro.  C.  Pinhorn, 
hon.  sec,  detailed  the  position  of  the  fund,  the 
figures  shewing  that  £10  was  still  needed  to  close 
the  account.  Bro.  Pinhorn  reported  that  he  had 
received  the  fallowing  letter  from  Mr.  G.  J. 
Thorneloe :— 48,  Barbican,  London,  E.C.,  May 
4,  1880.  Dear  Mr.  Pinhorn,— Whilst  I  had 
Mr.  Mildon's  kind  assurance  on  Good  Friday  that 
he  would  convey  the  family's  sincere  thanks  to 
you  and  the  committee,  I  feel  independently  of 
that  that  I  must  and  ought  to  write  expressing 
the  thanks  to  you,  and  the  committee,  together 
with  the  kind  friends  who  have  subscribed  towards 
the  monument  erected  so  beautifully  on  the  grave  ^ 
of  our  dear  father,  which  is  most  pleasing  to  know, 
and  which  also  shews  how  he  was  valued  whilst 
among  us,  by  the  kind  friends  connected  with 
the  memorial.  I  am  sorry  you  were  prevented 
from  being  present,  so  that  I  could  have  thanked 
you  personally.  Accept  of  the  family's  most 
united  thanks,  and  please  convey  same  t?  dear 
friends,  and  oblige. — With  kindest  regards,  I 
remain,  youra  faithfully,  Geo.  J,  Thornbicjb. 


I 


ttosE  28,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCmV^ORD. 


411 


Sir  R.  E.  Webster  and  Mr.  Conybeares 
Bill. — At  the  last  political  contest  a  great  Tem- 
perance Reformer  (Sir  R.  E.  Webster)  lighted  oii 
the  Isle  of  Wight  and  surprised  all  the  wirM  with 
(he  manner  in  which  he  advocated  the  Temperance 
cause.  But  if  we  look  at  the  debate  on  Mr.  Cony- 
beare's  Bill  (which  took  place  in  Mr.  Conybeare't 
enforced  absence  last  Wednesday  night),  we  shall 
see  that  the  same  Sir  R.  E.  Webster  moved  the 
■inendment  to  Mr.  Conybenre'a  Bill,  which  made 
the  grandest  Temperance  Bill  ever  introduced  into 
the  IHoHse  of  Commons  not  worth  the  paper  it  is 
written  on.  Sir  R.  E.  Webster's  constituents 
Should  ask  him  why  his  actions  on  the  Temperance 
question  do  not  correspond  with  his  addresses 
last  November.  We,  as  Good  Templars,  should 
tell  the  candidates  for  I*?ir]iamentary  honours 
that  we  want  men  who  would  be  no  party  to  mere 
{lieces  of  sham  legislation,  and  that  we  will  do  our 
utmost  to  return  only  those  members  who  have 
^vocated.  and  those  who  will  advocate,  the  Tem- 
perance cause  in  the  House  of  Coratnons. — 
Electokal  Superintendent,  Help  and  Refuge, 
Redruth. 

.  National  Deaf  and  Dumb  Teetotal 
Society.-  My  attention  has  been  called  to 
^our  report  of  a  meeting  of  what  is  announced  as 
ihe  "Deaf and  Dumb  Temperance  Army"  held  in 
South  London  on  the  15th  inst.  I  beg  to  remind 
your  numerous  readers  that  the  society  which  I 
represent,  namely  the  "National  Deaf  and  Dumb 
Teetotal  Society,"  has  been  established  since 
1877,  but  re-organised  in  187il  ;  has  for 
1^  objects  the  same  as  those  taken  up 
by  the  "Army,"  and  its  scope  of  work  embraces 
Hie  whole  of  Great  Britain  in  such  places  as  desire 
tobo  oorneoted  with  us.  We  therefore  claim  the 
prior  right  to  establish  branches  wherever  there  are 
4  sufficient  number  of  deaf  and  dumb.  1  would  also 
call  your  attention  to  the  list  of  our  patrons,  all  of 
whom  are  well  known.  Perhaps  you  yourself  may 
remember  personally  addressing  "the  Jiist  annual 
tea  meeting  of  our  society  on  .Tnnuary  4,  1881,  in 
the  Pilgrim  Fathers'  Memorial  Hall,  New  Kent- 
load,  S.E,,  when  Thomas  Cash,  Esr].,  presided.  S. 
Bright  Lucas,  Esq.,  was  then  our  president.  We 
should  be  glad  if  you  could  find  space  fur  this  note, 
and  obligs.  yours  very  faithfully,  H.  G.  G.  Ay.sh- 
FORD,  Secretary,  158,  Hanley-road,  Stroud 
Green,  N. 


similar  claim  be  advanced  and  m.aintained  on  behalf 
of  the  Order  in  Scotland  ?  Since  its  organisation 
has  it  not  successfully  combined  thousands  of 
earnest  men  and  women  in  a  systematic  attempt 
to  reclaim  the  victims  of  intemperance,  t" 
save  the  yonng  from  ever  becoming  so, 
and  in  an  unflinching  crusade  against  a  mighty 
confederation  of  evil  ?  By  an  increasing,  uncom- 
promising, and  organised  agitation  the  Order  has 
done  much  to  aw,aken  in  the  public  mind  a 
keener  and  fuller  apprehension  of  the  mani- 
fold euls  of  intemperance,  and  a  deeper 
sense  of  responsibility  in  relation  to  it.  'The 
Order  has  been  indeed  a  mighty  factor  in  the 
I  eniperance  revival  of  these  recent  years,  and  a 
prime  agent  in  the  work  of  indoctrinating  our 
social,  national,  and  religious  life  with  the  prin- 
ciples of  true  Temperance.  From  a  platform 
simple  but  comprehensive  it  has  borne  its  banner 
in  the  face  of  the  nation,  and  persistently  uttered 
its  voice  in  the  hearing  of  the  people  from  John 
O'Groats  to  Maldenkirk.  This  and  muoli  more 
it  has  accomplished,  at  the  same  time  imparting 
of  its  strength  and  life  to  the  formation  and  pro- 
motion of  other  forms  of  Temperance  effort,  by 
transferring  from  its  ranks  very  many  who,  though 
not  owning  its  allegiance,  are  yet  the  best  trained 
and  most  active  workers  in  other  sections  of  the 
Temperance  army.  In  short,  the  evidenc«  in  support 
of  our  claim  has  been  so  abundant  and  conviuiing  .as 
to  call  forth  not  a  few  warm  eulogies  from  many 
imtside  the  Order  itself.  Since  the  day  tlie  Rev. 
Professor  Charteris  declared  in  the  Assembly  of 
the  Church  of  Scotland  that  •'  next  to  the  preach- 
ing of  the  Gospel,  the  Good  Templar 
has  done  more  for  the  reclamation  of  the  lapsed 
massfs  than  any  other  agency,"  a  host    of    sympa-   hibl't'The" 


HOUSE  Ol''  L(il!U.S. 

.TONE  22> — THE  SHOP  HOUK-i'  JJILL. 

On  the  House  going  into  Committee  on  this  bill, 

The  Earl  of  Limerick  moved  an  amendment  to 
Clause  8,  to  the  effect  that  young  persons  engaged  in 
refreshment  and  licensed  houses  should  be  exempt 
from  the  provisions  of  the  bill.  He  had  been  in- 
formed that  if  his  amendment  were  not  accepted  it 
would  be  impossible  to  work  the  large  hotels  and 
refreshment  houses. 

The  Bishop  of  Truro  hoped  the  House  would 
retain  within  the  provisions  of  the  bill  young 
persons  in  public-houses. 

Their  lordships  then  di\'ided  : — 

For  the  amendment     ...         ...         ...       5 

Against  ...         ...         ...         ...         ...     20 


thetic  witnesse) 

miration    of    the 

who    know  it    best,     love     it    and     commend  it 

most.     Principal  Cairns  has  expressed  thankfulness 

"  that    he    had    been    so    long    outside  the  drink 

system,  and  that   more    recently    in    beco 


Majority 15 

The  clause,  therefore,  remained  unaltered. 
Lord  SuDELEY,   in  reply  to  Lord  Halsbury,  said 
the  clause    would  apply  to  persons    under  18  em- 
ployed in  refi-eshment-rooms  at  railway  stations. 
The  bill  then  passed  thrijugh  Committee. 

.JUNE     22.— SALE    OF    INTOXICATINO    LIQUORS    TO 
CHILDREN. 

.      Lord  Fitzgerald, in  moving  the  second  reading  of 
f"lT^A    the  Intoxicating  Liquors  (Sale  to  Children)  Bill,  ex- 
plained that  the  object  of  the  measure  was  to  pro- 
f   intoxicating  liquors  to  children 


ive    epressed  approval  and  ad- :  under  13  years  of  age    for   thSir  o"wn  consumption, 
ork  of  the  Order  ;    while  they  |      i„th,  /„„,3,  „f  °„^^^  conversati..n, 

The  Marquis  of  SALisbORy  said  that,  although  the 
neasure  was  an  extraordinary  one,  it  was  not  worthy 
f  serious  opposition,  because  he  did  not  suppose  that 


yone  would  pay  any  attenti-n  to  it,  if  itwere  passed, 

e  remembered  that  when  he  was  a  boy  he  used  to 

rowuptoSurleyandwhen there  partake  of  a  glass  of 

cider,  butunderthe  presentextraordinary legislation 

that  would  bring  him  within  the  law.     (Laughter.) 

The  bill  was  read  a  second  time. 


June  23. 
The  House  went  into  committee  on  this  biU. 
Tie  Earl  of  Milltown,  on  Clause  1,    moved  an 
ords  "sell   or  supply. 


"IT  HOLDS  THE   FIELD." 

Bv  Bko.  GiLDEiiT  Archer,  G.W.C.T. 


Order,    and    advance 


.■(Ph«re  is  room  for  difference  of  opinion  as  to  the 
political  accuracy  and  significance  of  these  now 
historical  words,  but  there  ought  to  be  no  hesitancy 
ifi  accepting  them  as  the  statement  of  a  simple  fact 
when  applied  to  the  Good  Templar  Order. 
It  is  true  of  it,  whether  we  have  regard 
t&  the  •  thoroughness  and  effectiveness  of 
the  mere  organisation,  to  thj  number  and 
quality  of  its  members,  or  to  the  zeal,  heartiness, 
and  liberality  with  which  they  labour  to  advance 
the  Temperance  reform.  Good  Templars,  says 
one,-«te  not  fanatics  but  philanthropists.  Their 
principles  are  based  upon  the  soundest  logic,  and 
the  surest  reason  ;  and  so  gr.and  is  the  application 
oi  these  principles  that  none  but  the  woefully 
ignorant  or  blindly  prejudiced  would  seek 
to  retard  their  progress.  With  a  sphere  of 
operations  unconfined  by  creed,  or  race,  or 
clime,  it  aims  to  redeem  the  world  from  the  blight- 
ing curse  of  alcohol  ;  and  this  mission  it  has  pro- 
secuted with  so  much  aggressive  fervour  as  to 
jaetify  the  assertion  that  nmongst  strictly  Temper- 
ance organisations  the  world  round, the  Independent 
Ojcder  of  Good  Templars  "holds  the  field.''  Cor- 
rohorations  of  this  truth  abounds.  It  was  illustrated 
aEfd  emphasised  at  the  latest  sessions  of  the  Inter- 
national Court  held  in  Nova  Scotia  and  in 
Sweden,  and  still  later  at  the  17th  annual  session 
of  the  Grand  Lcd^e  of  England,  from  which  1 
have  just  returned.  Within  the  latter  jurisdic- 
tion the  Order  works  alongside  of  and  in  har- 
n)otty  with  many  older  and  richer  Temperance 
associations,  but  in  force  of  individuality,  in 
a   pronounced   and    vigorously    sustained    policy, 

and, in  an   undaunted  attitude  to  the  entire  drink  _    __     _    ___^      ^^^^  ^_ 

system    "it   holds  the  field."     And    may    not    ajPackets,  One  Peniiy»nduErwajds,— [Xdvt.V 


Good  Templar  he  had  gone  .as  far  as  possible  ?i'^" 
inst  it,  bearing  the  strongest  protest  that  is  ° ' 
offered  in  any  organisation."  The  Rev.  Dr.  F. 
Ferguson,  Glasgow,  calls  it  a  noble  Order,  and 
tells  its  adherents  to  "  be  assured  that  the  approv- 
S  smile  of  Christ  rests  on  Good  Templarism, 
d  that  as  He  has  blessed  it  hitherto  He  will 
bless  it  in  years  to  come."  The  Rev.  John  Dun- 
can, Aberdeen,  emphatically  declares  that  "  the 
Good  Templar  Order,  through  its  various  forms,  to 

my  mind,  approaches  the  very  perfection  of  hum.an  amenJment  to  omit  the 
ingenuity  for  the  rescuing  of  men  who  have  yielded  and  substitute  the  word  "sell.' 
to  the  power  of  drink.'  I  have  no  space  to  The  Marquis  of  Salisburv,  while  thinkin<T  that 
quote  siuuliir  honourable  testimonies  from  other  such  a  measure  would  net  increase  admiration  for 
honoured  witnesses.  Brethren,  surrounded  by  so  their  legislation,  said  the  amendments  of  the  noble 
great  a  cloud  of  witnesses,  wth  a  record  of  triumphs    earl  would  help  to  remove  objections  to  the  bill 

hty  moral   and   political  force       ■)  he  Bishop  of  Peterborough  was  of  the  opinion 

that   the  bill  went  too   far.     It  entered  that  ever- 

■  ,...  ,.,,  ,,.  widening  region  of  paternal  legislation  that  of   en- 

31  it.es        Others    are    watching    us,    forcing  morality  by  means  of  legal  penalties.     Ho 

pledged  ourselves  to    work   for   the   believed    the    circumstances     were      much     rarer 

advance    "its    interests.'       "There    than     neonle     sunnosed      in      wh,ol>      n.„     «>„*„ 

are  hundr-ds  of  neighbourhoods   where  a    Lodge    ^i^^t  ^^tfy     in^tTrfm-e     in    e^f'ortng*  moraU^ 

of  Good  Templars  would  not  only  meet  a  vvant  telt   and  he  much  feared   that    reaction    would    {0!^ 

by  the  Temper.ance  sentiment,  but  would  also  meet    such  eflbrts.       Many  of  the  evils  of   modern  time^ 

f  uTo  def  it°,  "^='V°?^"^i  ^'''  ?"r'P'''  "^  ''="'  "'^''"  f™"  ""^  °f  '""  causes  -either  the  SU  e 
our   Order,    its  exce  lent  and   eoononueal  system     trying  too  much  to  do  the  work  of  the   Church,  or 

mal^Tn,  f '""^  "'T  ''"'"?'  *''%""'™  .<>«  the  Church  attempting  to  do  the  work  of  the  State, 
rrijinn  t  T  ™  terms  of  equality,  its  He  believed  that  in  this  measure  they  were  getting 
it/ltZi  „  t  ^7"?'^'^""'='^  '^'"^'  :  "^  ^'"^Pl^  ,  i"to  the  direction  of  the  State  doing  too  much  of 
and  education  to   the  young,  us  protecting,  sym-  [  the  work  of  the  Church.     He  did  not  believe    that 

this  legislation  would  ultimately  be  in  the  interests 


behind 

within  us,  and  a  hopeful  future  in  'front    of 

what  manner  of  men  ought  we  to  be  1     Great  i 

our    responsibilitie 

and  we  ha 


pathising,  and  elevating  influence,  thrown  around 
the  poor  victim  of  the  drink,  commend  it  to  manv 
communities  who  need  just  such  a  place,  and  just 
such  influences."  With  a  due  sense  of  the  impor- 
tance and  dignity  of  our  work,  with  a  still  firmer 
grasp  of  our  principles,  and  an  unabated  love  for 
our  Order,  let  us  so  determine  and  so  act  as  that  as 
it  has  been  in  the  past  so  it  shall  continue  to  be 
in  the  time  coming  our  pride  and  boast  that  the 
Independent  Order  of  Good  Templars  shall  "hold 
the  field."— r/ie  Good  Templar. 


Importanck  or  Washing  at  Home.— 

ith  ease  and  economy  and  the  clothes  1 

sweet,  wholesome,  lily-white,  and  fresh 

ng  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap,  avoidil 

jion  with  infected  clothes  at  Laundr 
washing  is  put  out.  No  fraying  of  the  clothes  as  hard 
rubbing,  scrubbing,  brushing,  or  ^truiningis  unnecessary. 
No  rotting  of  the  clothes  as  when  bleaching  chemicals  are 
used.  The  Dirt  slip.  away,  and  wear  and  tear,  labour 
and  fuel  are  saved.  Hudson's  Extract  of  Soap  is  a  pure 
Dry  Soap,  in  fine  powder,  rapidly  soluble,  lathers  freely, 
softens  water.  A  perfect  Hard-water  Soap,  a  Cold- 
water  Soap,  a  Soft-water  Soap,  a  Hot- water  Soap.  Un- 
I  rivalled  as   a    purifying    agent.      Sold  Everywhere,  is 


of  Temperance. 

Lord  Aberuare  pointed  out  that  the  principle 
had  been  well  laid  down  that  Parliament  felt  it  a 
duty  to  interfere  in  the  sale  of  intoxicants.  It  could 
not  be  denied  that  in  towns  there  was  a  dan»er  of 
young  children  going  into  public-houses, 

Viscount  Crandrook  said  the  clause  was  so  viiguo 
that  the  owner  of  a  public-house  had  no  means  of 
knowing  whether  the  child  entered  the  house  to 
purchase  liquor  for  its  own  consumption  or  other- 
wise. 

The  Lord  Chancellor  considered  that  the  bill 
would  only  apply  to  cases  where  children  consumed 
the  liquor  on  the  premites.  He  did  not  oppose  the 
amendment. 

The  Duke  of  Argyll  thought  that  the  bill  as  it 
stood  would  be  of  very  little  use. 

The  amendment  was  then  agreed  to. 

After  one  or  two  verbal  amendments  had  been 
agreed  to,  the  Bill  passed  through  committee.  The 
standing  orders  were  then  dispensed  with,  and 
the  bill,  as  amended,  was  considered  and  read  a 
third  time. 


412 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD; 


JONE  28,  1886 


£  s.   d. 


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work. 

NoKTHAJiPfON,  South.— The  W.D.Sec,  Bro. 
Blake,  having  resigned,  Bro,  F.  Mutton,  Derngate, 
Northampton,  has  been  elected  to  fill  the  vacancy. 

Tax  received  from  District  Lodges  during  the 
week  for  the  quarter  ending  April  31,  is  as 
follows  : — 

1880. 
June  0,  Nottingham         

.,     <),  Gloucester,  W 

„  10,  Surrey,  E.   and  M.  (Bal.) 

,,  11,  Suflblk      

„  12,  Salop         

,,  15,  Denieriara 

,,  15,  Essex        

,,  15,  Lanes.,  S.E 

„  16,  Berks        

,,  IG,  Gloucester,  E 

,,  17,  Somerset,  W. 

,,  17,  Yorks,     Cleveland 

,,  18,  Sussex      


Signed, 

John  B.  CoLLDfos,  (Hon.)  G.W.Sec. 
G.L.  Offices,  Birmingham. 


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£59  18  10 

G.W.SEC.'S   OFFICIAL  NOTICES. 

SPECIAL  SESSIONS  OF  GRAND  LODGE. 
Penzance,  July  2.      Ckv.stal  Palace,  July  13. 

A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  England 
■will  be  held  at  Penzance,  on  Friday,  July  2,  188C. 
A  special  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  will  also  be 
held  in  the  Opera  Theatre,  Crystal  Palace,  on 
Tuesday,  July  13,  188fi,  in  connection  with  the 
National  Temperance  Fete,  which  is  being  con- 
ducted this  year  by  the  United  Kingdom  Band  of 
Hope  Union. 

Qualifications  for  Gkand  Lodge  Degree. 

(a)  Past  and  Acting  Deputies  of  the  G.W.C.T. 
(/i)  Past  and  Acting  Superintendents  of  Juvenile 
Templars,  (c)  All  who  have  served  in  elective 
offices  in  Sub-Lodge  or  Degree  Temple  two  terms. 
{(!)  All  who  have  been  Tliird  Degree  Members 
THREE  years.  Candidates  must,  however,  be 
District  Lodge  members,  unless  they  arc  ordinary 
Members  of  Foreign,  Military,  or  Naval  Lodges  ; 
or  are  Seamen  or  Soldiers  ;  but  in  all  cases  they 
must  be  Third  Degree  Members.     Only  .such   of 

THESE  WHO  HAVE  NOT  FORFEITED  THEIR  DeGKEES  OK 
THF.IR  QUALIFYING  TITLES,  BY  EXPULSION,  WITH- 
DRAWAL FROM  THE  Order,  ok  violation  of  pledge, 

ARE    eligible      FOR    ENTRY    ON     THIS     CREDENTIAL. 

Further  particulars  will  be  announced  shortly. 

SPECIAL  INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  CRYSTAL 
PALACE  SPECIAL  SESSION. 
The  Credential  Committee  Avill  sit  in  the  Italian 
Court,  from  12  o'clock  to  2  p.m.  ;  and  the  Degree 
will  be  conferred  at  2.15  p.m  prompt.  Credentials 
may  now  be  had  from  the  G.W.  Secretary  on  sending 
a  stamped  directed  wrapper  for  same.  Candidates 
for  Grand  Lodge  Degree  will  be  admitted  at  Italian 
Court  door,  south-eastern  door,  and  centre  door, 
and    will    occupy    the    ground    floor.      Members 


WHAT   WARNER'S   SAFE    CURE    CURES 
AND    WHY. 

Congestion  of  the  Kidney.5,  Back  Ache,  Inflammati 
of  the  Kidneys,  Bladder,  or  Urinary  Organs,  Catarrh  of 
the  Bladder,  Gravel  Stone,  Dropsy,  Enlarged  Pr 
Gland,  Impotency  or  General  Debility,  Bright's  D 

Why  ?— Because  it  is  the  only  remedy  known  that  has 
power  to  expel  the  uric  acid  .and  urea,  of  which  there 
some  r»00  grains  secreted  each  day  as  the  result  of  n 
cular  action,  and  sufficient,  if  retained  in  the  blood, 
kill  si-t  men.  It  is  ths  direct  cause  of  all  the  above 
diseases,  as  well  as  of  Heart  Disease,  Rheumatism, 
Apoplexy,  Paralysis,-  Insanity  and  Death. 

This  great  specific  relieves  the  kidneys  of  too  much 
blood,   frees  them   from  all  irritants,    restores  ther 
healthy  action  by  its  certain  and  soothing  power. 

It  Cores  also  Jaundice,  Enlargement  of  the  Liver, 
Abscess  and  Catarrh  of  the  Bile  Ducts,  Biliousness, 
Headache,  Furred  Tongue,  Sleeplessness,  Languor, 
Debility,  Constipation,  Gall  Stones,  and  every  un- 
pleasant symptom  which  results  from  liver  complaint. 

Why  ? — Became  it  has  a  specific  and  poBithc  action  on 
the  liver  as  well  as  on  the  kidneys,  increasing  the  secre- 
tion and  flow  of  bile,  regulates  its  elaborating  function, 
remo  ^es  unhealthful  formations,  and,  in  a  word,  restores 
it  to  natural  activity,  without  which  health  is  an  im- 
possibility. 

It  Corks  also  Female  Complaints,  Leucorrhtca, 
Displacements,  Enlargements,  Ulcerations,  Painful 
Menstruation,  makes  Pregnancy  safe,  prevents  Convul- 
sions and  Child-Bed  Fever,  and  aids  nature  by  restoring 
functional  activity. 

Why  ?— All  these  troubles,  as  is  well  known  by  every 
physician  of  education,  arise  from  con/festion  and  impaired 
kidney  action,  causing  stagnati 
and  breaking  d 


DISTRICT     ELECTORAL      SUPERINTEN- 
DENTS—1886-7. 


Bed.s.— E.  Glaisyer,  Market-square,  Leighton  Buzzard. 

Berks.— H.  G.  Rainbow,  70,  Broad-street,  Reading. 

Bucks.— W.  Ward,  Stantonbury. 

Cambridge.- G.  Colhn,  1,  Peas-hill,  Cambridge. 

Cheshire,  E.  and  M.— T.  Anderson,  Edge  View  Cottage, 
Wilmslow. 

Cheshire,  W.— T.  Lockhart,  2,  Sandon-road,  Seacombe. 

Cornwall,  35.— S.  Hockaday,  St.  Austell. 

Cobawall,  W.— J.  Xrenwith,  26,  Adelaide-street, 
Penzance, 

CoiiBEBLAND,  E.— T.  Todd,  IG,  Hartington-place, 
Carlisle.  „    ,.  ,  > 

CuMBEliLAND,  W.— John  Penn,  MeaUgate  (by  Carlisle). 

Derby.— W.  Bryan,  Heanor,  via  Nottingham. 

Devon,  E.— G.  Blank,  4,  Prospect-place,  Upton,  Tor- 
quay. 

Devon,  N.— A.  Clements,  High-street,  Bideford. 

Devon,  S.— 

Dorset.— J.  T.  Baker,  3,  Weston  Cottages,  Weymouth. 

Durham.  N.— J.  Lillie,  S4,  Eglmton-street,  Monkwear- 
mouth,  .Sunderland. 

Durham,  S.— Wm.  Dodgson,  The  Poplars,  Stockton-on- 

EsSEX.  -H.  Johnson,  186,  Moulsham-street,  Chelmsford. 
Gloucester,     E. — W".     Newcombe,       Cricklade-atreet, 

Glodcestkb,  w'.— A.  T.  Parker,  High-street,  Bristol. 

Gloucester,  N.W.— Athelstan  Goold,  The  Poplars, 
Newnham. 

Hants,  N. — Philip  Pontiog,  Andover, 

Hant.s,  S.— J.  A.  Walshe,  Shaftesbury  Hall,  Bourne- 
mouth. 

Hereford.— J.  Churchman,  138,  St.  Owen-street, 
Hereford. 

Herts.- J.  E.  Gray,  the  Elms,  North  Mymms,  Hatfield. 

Hunts.- S,  Hinsby,  Huntingdon-street,  St.  Neots. 

Isle  or  Wight.— H.    Shepard,    2,    High-street,  West 


H.    Champion,    Orchard  -  street. 
Paddock     Wood, 


of  the  bl 

„...^  ^   , ^d  this  is  the  beginn 

direct  cause  of  all  the  ailments  from  which 

and  must  as  surely  follow  as  night  does  the  day. 

Why  "Warner's  Safe  Clue"  is  acknowledged  by 
thousands  of  our  best  medical  men  to  he  the  only  true 
btood  purifier^  is  because  it  acts  upon  scientific  principles, 
striking  at  the  very  root  of  the  disorder  by  its  action  on 
the  kidneys  and  liver.  For,  if  these  organs  were  kept  in 
health  all  the  morbid  naste  matter  so  deadly  poisonous  if 
retained  in  the  body,  is  passed  out.  On  the  contr.iry,  if 
they  are  deranged,  the  acids  are  taken  up  by  the  blood, 
decomposing  it  and 
part  of  the  body. 


.Tricing  death  to  the  most  remote 


Coiv 

Kent,    E.— Willia 
Rainham. 

Kent,     M.  —  William     AshdowD, 
Brenchley. 

Kent,  W.— H.  Renshaw,  82,  Powis-street,  Woolwioh. 

Lancashire,    N.  —  S.    Swindlehurst,    61,    Duke-street, 
Barrow-in-Furness. 

Lancashire,  N.E. — J.    Hargreaves,    2,    Austin-street, 
Burnley, 

Lancashire,  S.  (Welsh).— W.  P.  Jones,    16,  Miranda- 
street,  Bootle,  Liverpool. 

Lancashire,    S.E. —J.    H.    Musk,    g,     Grafton-street, 
Ardwick,  Manchester. 

Lancashire,  S.W.— J.  Pickersgill,    92,  Gregson-street, 
Everton,  Liverpool. 

Leicester. — A.  Hillier,      2,     Rutland-villas,    Rutland- 
avenue,  Aylestone  Park,  Leicester. 

Lincoln. — J.  R.  Langstaff,  New-street,  Boston. 

"   W.  Jones,   126,  Hall-place,  Maida  Hill, 


Why  'J3  per  cent,  of  all  diseases  which  afflict  humanity 
arise  from  impaired  kidneys  is  shown  by  medical  au- 
thorities. Warner's  Sake  Cure,  by  its  direct  action, 
positively  restores  them  to  health  and  full  working 
capacity,  nature  curing  all  the  above  diseases  herself  when 
the  cause  is  removed,  and  we  guarantee  that  AVarneb's 
Safe  Cube  is  a  positive  preventive  if  taken  in  time. 

As  you  value  health  take  it  to  avoid  sickness,  as  it  will 
at  all  times  and  under  all  circumstances  keep  all  the  vital 
functions  up  to  par.  •    7- 

We  also  Ouarantee  a  Cure  and  beneficial  effect  for  each 
of  the  foregoing  diseases,  also  that  every  case  of  liver  and 
kidney  trouble  can  be  cured  where  degeneration  has  not 
taken  place,  and  even  then  benefit  will  surely  be  derived. 
In  every  instance  it  has  established  its  claim. 

As  a  Blood  Purifier,  particularly  in  the  spring,  it  is 
uneciualled,  for  you  cannot  have  pure  blood  when  the 
kidneys  or  liver  are  out  of  order. 

Look  to  your  condition  at  once.  Do  not  postpone  treat- 
ment for  a  day  nor  an  hour.  Give  yourself  thorough 
constitutional  treatment  with  Warner's  Safe  Ccre,  and 
there  are  yet  many  years  of  life  and  health  assured  youl 
For  sale  by  all  chemists  and  druggists  throughout  the 
United  Kingdom  at  4s.  Od.  per  bottle.  If  your  chemist 
does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  direct  to 
H  H.  Warner  and  Co.,  47,  Farringdon-street,  Londi 
E.C. 


W. 

Monmouth. — W,  Blatcheley,  Board  Schools,  Liswerry, 
near  Newport. 

Norfolk.- G.  T.  Brown,  3,  Fishes  Cafe,  North  Howard- 
street,  Yarmouth. 

Northampton,  N. — W.  Furniss,  Kockingham-road, 
Kettering. 

Northa5[pton,S. — G.  Stobbs,  Wiston-atteet,  Northamp- 

NoRTKDJiBERLAND.— A.  W.  Wilkie,  595,  Scotawood-road, 

Newcastle-on-Tyne. 
Noiiingkam.— T.    Walker,    52   and  54,    Carltoo-road, 

Nottingham. 
O.TFOHD.— W.  J.  Rae,    Hamilton    Villa,    Grimsbury, 

Banbury. 
Shropshire — J.  Griffiths,  Houlston  Myddle,  Salop. 
SosiKREST,  E. — W.    J.  Holbrook,  14,  Henrietta-street, 

Bath. 
Somerset,  M.— Miss  Ellen  C.  Impey,  Street,  Somerset. 
Somerset,  W. — H.  Norman,  jnr..  Fore-street,  Milverton. 
Stafford,  N.— Joseph  Lewis,  127,  Hight-street,  Fenton,  . 

Stoke-on-Trent. 
Stafford,  S. — J.  Perry,  49,  Owen-street,  Tipton, 
Suffolk. — E.  Gostling,.54,  Bolwer-road,  Ipswich. 
Surrey,  E.  and  M.— R.  Hyde,  1,  Paulet-road,  Camber-  - 

well,  S.E. 
Surrey,  W.— H.  J.  Gill,  14,  (iuarry-street,  Guildford. 
Sussex  —J.  Nisbet,  127,  North-street,  Brighton. 
Warwick.  —  Edmund      Glover,     16,     Victoria-street^ 

Coventry. 
Wiltshire.— A.  J,  G.   King,   19,  Regent- street.  New 

Swindon, 
Worcester.— J.   T.    Forder,    Beach-road,  Sparkbrook, 

Birmingham.  ^^^— — ■ 

Yorks,  E.— G.  Hayler,  S,  Albion-street,  Hull. 

Yorks,  N.— J.  W.  B.  Lee,   75,  BishophiU-street,  York. 
Yorks,  Central.— T.    A.    Sykes,    10,    Wolseley-terrace, 

Cambridge-road,  Leeds. 
Yorks,  Cleveland. — 1.  Lee,  4,  Leabourne-terrace,  South. 

Stockton. 

Yorks,  N.W. — W.  Snowden,  25,  Scott-street,  Keighley. 
Yorks,  ,S.W, — J.    Hampshire,    25,  Bridgegate,  Kother- 

ham. 
Naval,— J.  W,  Baldry,   373,    Commercial-road,    Land- 
port. 


We  beg  to  call  the  attention  of  the  readers  of  this 
paper  to  Bro.  Raine's  advertisement,  which  will  be  fouod 
ID  these  pages,— [Advi,1 


MIDDLESEX  DISTRICT  LODGE. 

THE  NEXT  SESSION  of  this  Lodge  will  be' 
held  at  South-place  Chapel,  Finsbury,  on  Saturday^ 
June  20,  at  G  p.m.  sharp. 

J.  H.  Retallack-Molonet, 

Worthy  District  Secretary,. 
The  Limes,  North  Bow,  E. 


JusE  28,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLAES  .  WATCHWORD. 


413 


THE 


NATIONAL 
DISEASE 

OF    THIS    COUNTRY 

IS 

INDI6ESTI0N. 


Modern  Cooking  and  Modern  Living  have 
brought  it  on.  It  comes  upon  us  unawares. 
The  patients  have  pains  about  the  chest 
and  sides,  and  sometimes  in  the  back.  They 
feel  dull  and  sleepy ;  the  mouth  has  a  bad 
taste,  especially  in  the  morning.  A  sort  of 
sticky  slime  collects  about  the  teeth.  The 
appetite  is  poor.  There  is  a  feeling  like  a 
heavy  load  on  the  stomach ;  sometimes  a 
faint  all-gone  sensation  at  the  pit  oi  the 
stomach  which  food  does  not  satisfy.  The 
eyes  are  sunken,  the  hands  and  feet  become 
cold  and  feel  clammy.  After  a  while  a  cough 
sets  in,  at  first  dry,  but  after  a  few 
months  it  is  attended  with  a  greenish-coloured  expectoration.  The  patient  feels  tired 
all  the  while,  and  sleep  does  not  seem  to  afford  any  rest.  Alter  a  time  he  becomes  nervous, 
irritable,  and  gloomy,  and  has  evil  forebodings.  There  is  a  Giddiness,  a  sort  of  whirling 
sensation  in  the  head  when  rising  up  suddenly.  The  bowels  become  costive  ;  the  skin  is 
dry  and  hot  at  times ;  the  blood  becomes  thick  and  stagnant ;  the  whites  of  the  eyes 
become  tinged  with  yellow;  the  kidney  secretions  become  scanty  and  highly  coloured, 
depositing  a  sediment  after  standing.  There  is  frequently  a  spitting  up  of  the  food, 
sometimes  with  a  sour  taste,  and  sometimes  with  a  sweetish  taste;  this  is  frequently 
attended  with  palpitation  of  the  heart  and  asthmatic  symptoms ;  the  vision  becomes 
impaired,  with  spots  before  the  eyes  ;  there  is  a  feeling  of  great  prostration  and  weakness. 


All  these  symptoms  are  in  turn  present. 
population  has  this  disease  in  some  of  its 
varied  forms,  Seigel's  Syrup  changes  the 
ferments  of  the  Digestive  organs  so  as 
to  convert  the  food  we  eat  into  a  form  that 
will  give  nourishment  to  the  feeble  body, 
and  good  health  is  the  consequence.  The 
effect  of  this  remedy  is  simply  marvellous. 
Millions  upon  millions  of  bottles  have  been 
sold  in  this  country,  and  the  testimonials  in 
favour  of  its  curative  powers  are  over- 
whelming. Hundreds  of  so-called  diseases 
under  various  names  are  the  result  of 
Indigestion,  and  when  this  one  trouble  is 
removed  the  other  diseases  vanish,  for  they 
are  but  symptoms  of  the  real  malady. 


It  is  thought  that  nearly   one-half  of  our 


THE 

REMEDY 

IS 

SEIGE  L'S 
SYRUP. 


Testimonials  from  Thousands  of 
people  speaking  highly  of  its  Curative 
properties  prove  this  beyond  all  doubt. 


SOLD   BY  ALL  CHEMISTS  AND  MEDICINE  VENDORS. 
Price  2s.  6d.  per  Bottle. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


JcNE  28,  1886. 


VISITORS'  GUIDE. 


naeta.    wben  no  hoar  li  ttatc'i  the  Lodg»  n 
Lodne  Secretaries  please  oote  that  v 


algbt  1 


Lodfct 


receipts  for 
lJU7ment  of  subscriptions  :    the  appearance  of  the  annonnoocnenti 
for  the  ptriod  nald  for  helne  a  STifflcient  acVnowledtrment. 
PRE-PAID  TERMS  FOR  INSERTroX. 

Quarter    One  Line  la.  6^.     Two  Lines  Ss.  Od. 

Half- Year    3s.  oa.  , ,  63.  Od. 

Year ,  5a.  Od.  ,,         lOa.  Od. 

Subacriptlone  may  commence  at  any  date  and  must  be  pro- 
paid.     Pofit  Office  Orders  payable  to  JoilN  KEMPSIER,  at  "  Lud- 


Armonry.     Norwood  Bnbools.  SoathaU.    7.80. 
Ci(y  of  London.     181,  Aid erseate -street.  City. 
Gratltnrie      1.  Wells-buiMincs.  Hamnfitead,  N.W.    8  15. 
Orange  Branch      OonR.  Schs.,  St.  Martin-street,  Leioester-aquarc 

(piitrance.  Long's-oourt)      8.15 
Regina.     British  Schools.  Kontish  Town-road,  N  W. 
Shamrock.     Pbncnix  Coffee  Tav.,  40  New  Kent-rd.,  S.E.     8.15. 
Vernon.    17fi'  Pentonville-road.  N. 
Process.     Westminster  Temperance  Hall. 

rOESDAt. 
Albert.  Mission  Hull,  Dickeuscm  st..  Wilkiu-at.,  Kentish  Town. 
Albert  Bond  of  Brotherhood.  32,  liesson-st.,  Nr>w  Cross,  3.E. 
Gen.C.  Gordon.  Baptist  Cliapel,  ^^el■ton-^d..  Wimblcloo.  8.15. 
Hand  of  Friendship.  Sh-.n^ditc-t  Mi-s.  Uall.  Kingsland-rd  S.I5. 
Jabez  Burns.  Lecture  Hall.C'liurrh-st.  Chapel. EdRware  rd.,N.W. 
Lambeth  Perseverance.-- Wvvil  nall.fback  of  l04,S.Lamheth-rd  ) 
New  Cross  Kxcelsior.  WorkiiiL' MenV  Co.Ta.,Church-st.  Deptford 
Stratford  Excelsior.  Temperance  Hall,  Martin-«treet,  Stratford. 
W,  Tewaloy.    Association  "w ->•">■•.  "aoiith-sL,  Wandeworth. 

WEDNESDAY. 
Benjamin  Franklin.     Percv  Uali   a.  Percv-st.,  Tottenham  Crt-ril. 
Crown  of  Surrey.     Welcome  Hall,  Weatow-st ,  Upper  Norwood. 
Golden  Stream.  St.  James's  >fis.ITall,St..Tame3's-Trl.,Rermondsey. 
Good  Shepherd,     Ebenezer  Ch.  Scliool-room,  North  End-road. 
Harringay.    Pizzey's  Coffee  Rooms,  7,  Crouch  End  HiU. 
Joeeph  Payne.     Christ  Church  Sch.   Charlton-at.,  Somera  Town 
Marjraret  M'Currpy.     Sydney  IImII,  Leader-street.  Chelsea. 
Kew  Claphnm  Exceldor.    Washington  Hall,  near  Wandsworth- 

load  Station. 
Prudential  The  Hall. St.  Ann  s-rd., Brixton  (nr  Kenninffton  Gate). 
The  Mint.     CoUiere'  Rent  Hall.    Lnne-lane,  ■5outhwark,  S.E. 

THURSDAY. 
Citizen.     Shoreditch  Mission  Hall,  Kinypland-road.    8.15. 
Crystal  Palace.      Peoge  Ball,  StatioK-rnad    Aiierley. 
Freedom  of  London.      Rev.   Harvey  Smith's  Chapel    Bethnal 

Green-road.    815. 
General  Garfield.     Paradise-road  School,  Clapham-rosd. 
Gresham.    Coffee  Tavern,  Louahborough-paik,  Brixtiin. 
Heart's  Contpnt.     68.  Neal-street,  Lohl'  A-re.     8  15 
Hope  of  Streatham.  Iroof=chool-rooni,  Natal-road. Streatham. 
James  Mcnurrey      Bedford  Hall,  Upper  Manor-st..  Chelsea. 
London  Olive  Branch.  Lecture  Hall.  Kinrrsgate-st.,  Holborn.  8.30 


Silver  Street.     Coffee  Palace,  High-street.  Notting  Hill  Gate. 
South  Acton.     Methodist  Free  Church.  Bollo  Bridge-road 
Trinity.     Prim  Meth.  Chapel.  Trinity-street,  Borough. 

FRIDAY. 
British  Queen.     Mall  Hall,  Notting  Hill  Gate.    8.30. 
Coverdale.     Edinburgh  Castle,  Rhodeswell-road,  Limeliousc. 
Finsbury  Progress.     163,  Blaekstock-rd.,  Highbury  Vale, 
Grosvenor  — leetotal  Hall,  Gtorge-st.,  Sloane-sq.,  Chelsea. 
John  Bo  wen.— Alliance  Hall,  Creek-road,  Deptford 


South  London.     Bible  Chri-tian  School-room,  Waterloo-road, 

SATURDAY. 
Comer  Stone.     Temperance  Ball,  Hiirh-street,  Poplar. 
George  Thomeloe.    22,  New  Cut,  Blackfriars.  S.E. 
G.  W.  JohnROD.    Temp  Hall,  North-st..  Keniiington-rd.     7.45 
Henry  Ansell.     Wellington  Hall,  Wellingt.m -street,  Islington. 


PBOVINOIAL    LODOB8. 

MONDAY. 
ALDEBSHoT.— Mrs.Stovild's  Rchool-room,  Albert-road.    7.30. 
ALP'TSHOT-— Aab  Vale.    Mrs.   CoOksey's  House,  Commissariat 

Bridge.    7.30, 
Blackj-'QL.  — Guiding  Star.    Drill  Hall  Yorkshire-street, 
Bru.HTon.— Hoyal  S».'*i=eit.    Sussex-strpet  Mission  Hall.     8.15. 
Briohton.— Queen's  Park.     Bentham-rnad  Mission  Hall. 
Epsom.— Epsom  Home  Circle.  High-street  Town  Mission  Room. 
LAN- CASTER.— County  Palatine.      Market  Hall.    Coffee  House, 

Com  Market- street.  7. 30. 
SANDWICH,— Richboro'  Castle.      Templira'  Hall,  High-st.     7-30. 
Ventnob.— Vud.rcliff.    Temperance  Hotel.     S.Vi 
Woking.— May bxiry  Sunbeam.    Temperance  HoteL 

TUESDAY. 
BlEMraoHAM.— Sandford  Model,  St,  Savlonr's  8ch.,  Farm-st.  7.45 
EcCKlNOHAM.— Buckingham.     Temperance  Hall,  Well-st.     7.30. 
Cambridge. — Loyal  Gam  bridge.  G.T,Mis&.Hall,Victoriar.''t.  8.15., 
ChelmsfobD.-  Chelmsford.  Assembly  Rins  ,  Co-operative  Stores* 
Foots  Cray. — Bu-iy  Bees.    National  Schools,  t^urch-mad.  7.80 
Great  Yarmodth.— Good  Hop«.    Bethel,  Rodney-road    7  46. 
Guildford.— Stephen  Percy.     Ward-strept  Hall.    8.15. 
HASTINGS.-Saxon.    Old  Town  Hall,  High-st.        7  30. 
H'^LBi^CK    LKED3).— Priestly  T'nited-     Unitarian  School. 
Hull— Paragon,     Templar-  Hall,  St.  John's-street,     7.^0. 
LuciSTtR.- Excelsior.     Criarlcs-Gtreet  School-room.     7.30. 
Manchester. — Tower  of  Refnge.  P.  M.  Sch.,  Upper  Moss-lane, 

Hulme. 
ManCHTtster.— Bev.  C.  Garrett.  2P.  Hewitt-at.,  HIghtown.    7  45. 
if  ancuester. — Good  Samaritan,  Cong.  Sch,,  Stockport-rd.  7.30. 
Pl.TMOUTR.— Temple  of  Peace.     Borouch  Arms.    Bedford-st 
RrDE  (I.'^-     Ryde.     Temperance  Hall,  High-street. 
Saffron  Walden,— Saffron.     Temperance  Hall,  Hill-st.     8,.S. 
SITTINOROURNE.— Father  Mathew.     Creseent-at.  Schol-rm.  7.30. 
Worthing.— Workman's  Own.     Temp.  Institute,  Ann-st. 

WRHNESDAY 
BATH.  — Cottertll     Friends'  Meeting  House,  York-street. 
Briohton.— BrigbthelmBtone,  Belgrave-street  School-room, 
CH'-sTKR.-Oola^on.     Tempprance  Hall.  Frodsl.am-Ptreet. 
ENDEKB7  (Leicester)  —Charles  Brook.     National  School-room. 
Gor'ALMINQ  — Fr)end8.     Congregational  School-room. 
Bull.— Always  Active.     rx>wer  Union-street  Club-room. 
NoRBiToN.— Hope  of  Norbiton,    Prim.  Meth.  Oh., Victoria-road. 
Southend. — Nil  Desperaudum.     British  Schools,  fligh-street 
St.  Leonards. — St.  Leonards.    Temperance  Hall,  Norman-road. 
Stone.— Faith  and  Hope.     Christ  Ciiurch  School-room.     7. .SO. 
Wednes BURY. —Pioneer,  Prim, Meth  School-rm.,Lea  Brook.  7.30. 
Wkymoiitu.— Caxwin,     Temperance  Bali.  Park-street. 
WlBBBGP.— Olarkiion  Lecture  Room  Public  Hall. 

THURSDAY. 
Birmingham. -•^evPrD-street      aevern-Btroet. 
Blackpool.— Gleam  of  Hope  Union  ch.  Schl.-rm  ,  Abingdonst. 
Bolton.— Claren:ont.  Barlor  Anns  C.  Tav., Higher  Brdee.st.7.S0. 
GravesenD— Star.  Pubhc  Hall. 

KINGSTON.- KinRston-upon-Hnll     G.T.  Hall,  St.  John's-st.   7.30. 
Leeds.— Nil  Desperanitum.  Wlntoun-st.  Sch. -rm.  (off  North-st.) 
Manohesteb.— City.  Temp.  Hall,titanley-ft.,Port-flt., Piccadilly 
OLD  BbomPToN.— Safeguard.     I.O.G.T.  Hall,  Higfa-street. 
Portsmouth.— lemplan'  AUiAnce.  3ob.-rm.,Victoria-0U    7.80. 


— Snng  Harbour      Sailors'  Bethel,  Leopold-st,     7.30. 
?>HKFKiELD.— Pennington  Friends'  Schoolroom,  Harlshead. 
Spalding.— Hanii  in  Hand.     Temperam-e  Hall.    8.15. 
Stonehousb  fPLTMOUTn).- Mt.  Educumbe,  Sailors'  Welcome. 
St.  NeoTs.— S[.ar  of  St,  Nciit=»,     Wcsleyan  D.iy  School. 

FRDDAY. 
Aldershot.— Dhil  Kuahift.     Foroaers  Hall,  Victoria  Rd.    7.30 
Briohton.— Advance  (jJuard.  Lewes  Rd-jjUongl.  Schl.   Rm.,  8.IU 
Bristol.— Morning  Star.    Temperance  Hall,  Broad -street.  7.45. 
Darnall.— Hopenf  Darnall.     Congregational  School.     7.80. 
Guildford.- Guildford.    Ward-street  Hall.    8.15. 
Manchester.— L,H.Whitworth.ii7.GroHvonor-9r..A]13alnts.7.45 
Margate,    I'eraeverauce.  Foresters  Hall,  Union -crescent.  7.30 
New  Mai-URN. -Sure  KetUKb    Bap.  Uh.«cn.-riu., Kmeston-rd. 7.30. 
OXFOBD.—City  of  Oxford.    Temperance  Hall,  Pembroke-street. 
TumjbidoeWELLS— Silent  Dew      b'riendly  tiocieoies  Hal(. 
Weymouth.- Hoj>e  of  Weymouth.    Temp.  Hall,  Park-st.    7.30 

SATURDAY. 
Barrow-in-Furnks.1.— Hope  of  Barrow.  Temp.  Hall,  Greengate. 
Birmingham.- Nil  Desperaudum.  Richardson  Schl.-rm., Faxm-st. 
Gravesend.- Satellite.     Temp.  Hall,  Manor-road. 
GUILDFORD.— Rescue.     Ward-streot  Hall.     7.30. 
Leeds.— St.  George's  Rosebud,      Presbyterian  CUarch  Lecture 


PLYMOUTH.— Ark  of  Love.  Hope  Chap.  School-rra..  Ebriiigtoi 
Ponlvwain  (Mod.),- Esmond.     Trinity  School-room. 

CHANNEL    ISLANDS. 
Jersey.— Sir  H.  Havelock.      G.  T.  Hall.  UniOQ-at.    Thursday 

Dublin,- St.  Catherine's,    Thomas  Court.    Tuesday. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
MoNTE  VIDEO.-  Southern  Ciosa.  77,  Calle  delas  Piedras     Tues. 
Month  Video.— Pioneer.     Ciitte  Guarani,  No.  19.     Wednesday. 

AUSTRALIA. 
Melbourne.— Hope  of  Cirlton.    Independent  Churcli  School- 
room, Rathdowu-street  (near  Eliza-ytreet),  Cai'ltoD.     Monday. 
iUSTKALlA    (.SOUTH). 
0rand  Lodge  of  South    Aastr.illK    I.O.O.T 
E.  W.  O.  Lodge  of  the  World. 
Members  ot  the  Order  emigrating  to  Sonth  Aottralia  irlll  please 
notethe  address  of  the  G.W.a.—  W,  W.  Wiawood^  I.O.G.T.  OflQce 
Adelaide,  S.A. 

MILITARY  AND  NAVAL  LODGES 
Aden,  Arabia. — Hope  of  Aden, Steamer  Point ;  Thursday,  7. 
Alexandria.— Ut  Prosim.     Sailor!^'  Home,  Marina     Wed.    7. 
RAwal    Pin  dee— Excelsior.         2nd    Royal    Sussex     Re?iment. 

School-room,  The  Fort.  Monday,  7.  L.D..  Cocpl.  A,  Brown. 
COLOHESTRB.— Stronghold  of  Friendship.  Inf.  Sch.,  Camp.  Wed. 
Cairo.  -St.   Andrew's.      1st  Black    Watch.        Fencins    Room, 

Abbassiyfih  Barracks.  Thursday,  7.  L. D.,  Sergt.  G.Bedson. 
H.M  S.  SoperB,  Zante.— Rose  of  the  East     Tlnos. 
Ramleh  (Egypt).— Branch  of  Kgypt's  First.  E.  Palace.    Tues.  7 
RlcnM0ND(.Yks.)— Howard's  Green.  Workman's  Hall, Thursday, 7. 
SBELLAL{\ss')uan.)— Cistle  ot  Gibraltar.  1st.  B  itt.  Dorset  Regt. 
SHOEBURYNESS.— Hope  Mission-room,    High-street.     Monday. 
" -Shropshire  Goidmg  Star   a..  The  Rest.  Wed.,  7  p.m. 


I. M.S.  Nelson    Australia.- Red  Cross.    Saturday, 


Agencies. 


00  WEEKLY  and  UPWARDS  may  be  EASILY 

jt"v  and  honestly  ekalised  by  persons  of  either 
SEX,  without  hindrance  to  present  occupation.  —  For 
particular-  and  Sample  enclose  addressed  envelope  to 
Evans,  Watts,  &  Company,  (P  112),  Merchants,  Bir- 
mingham.— Tki 


PQ  Weekly  may  easily  be  earned  by   persona  of 
M/Ci     either    sex    selling  the  Parker    Umbrella  (regis- 


S  WALLOWING  POISON.  Spurts  of  disgusting 
mucous  from  the  nostrils,  or  dropping  upon  the 
tonsils,  a  8t.n«ped-up  feeling  in  the  head  and  dull  paina 
in  the  forehead,  with  incessant  blowing  of  the  nose, 
hawkingand  s|jitting,  and  a  bad  breath  ;  this  is  Catarrh, 
the  forerunner  of  Consumption.  No  other  such  loath- 
some and  treacherous  malady  curses  mankind.  While 
asleep  the  Catarrhal  impurities  are  inhaled  into  the 
Lungs,  and  swallowed  into  the  Stomach  to  Poison  every 
part  of  the  system.  Dr.  Lane's  Catarrh  Cure  affords  im- 
mediate relief  and  a  permanent  Cure  of  this  dangi^roua 
and  unpleasant  disease,  relieves  headache,  and  purifies 
the  breath.  It  is  sold  by  all  Chemists  and  Dealers.  A 
Treatise  on  Catarrh,  its  treatment  and  Cure,  sent  free, 
post,  paid,  to  anybody  on  application  ;  or  a  Sample  Bottle 
of  the  Remedy  sent,  carnage  paid,  to  any  address  on 
receipt  of  Is.— Address,  Fkedk.  W.  Hale,  01,  Chandos 
titreet,  Oovent  Garden,  London. 


Il'MPLOYMENT  at  YOUR  OWN  HOME.— 
li  Wanted,  Ladies  and  Young  Men  to  work  for  us, 
full  or  spare  time  ;  work  sent  by  Parcels  Post ;  no  can- 
vassing.— Full  particulars  free  from  Novelty  Company, 
50,  Leicester-square,  London. 


NOTICE  TO  LODGES. 

Will  the  W.S.  or  L.D.  of  the  following  Lodge.^  pleaee 
note  that  the  dates  of  their  announcements  in  the  Visitors 
Guide  have  expired  ?  We  shall  be  glad  to  repeat  the 
notice  on  receipt  of  order  and  subscription. 

METROPOLITAN. 


PROVINCIAL. 

Great  Yarmouth. — Bethel. 
Hull.— Union. 
Lowestoft.— Welcome. 
Leicester.  — Emmanuel. 
Radcliffe.— R-«iiclitfe. 
Winchester — Garrison  Safeguard 

NAVAL  AND  MILITARY. 
Kgypt,— Lome. 


NOTICE  TO  READERS  and  CORRESPONDENTS. 


- tl  be  taken  of  conimunicalions  unless  accompauied 

by  the  name  of  the  sender. 

As  our  space  is  limited  we  can  only  insert  a  few  tines  in  re- 
forence  to  any  meeting,  and  are  compelled  therefore  to  exclude 
unnecessary  details,  and  matters  of  merely  loocU  interest ;  names 
should  be  used  sparingly,  and  plainly  written. 

Address,  Editor.  Good  TRMPiARS'  \Vatchworp,  3,  Bolt-oouft, 
Fleet-stroet,  London,  E.G. 

FuiENDLT  Aid  LoDGK.--WriLten  on  both  sides  of  the 
paper,  cannot  be  used. 

W.  F.— Cannot  insert  your  letter.  It  is  written  on 
both  sides  of  the  papur. 

G.  M. — Your  charge  that  we  picked  out  one  or  two 
lettors  that  suited  our  purpose  in  reference  to  *' Kissing 
Games"  is  very  unjust.  We  inserte  1  all  that  reached 
US  up  to  the  time  of  the  notice  unh  ss  tliey  infiinged  ..ur 
rules,  and  were  absolutely  impartin!.  The  subject  wa^ 
tli'tr  ughly  treated  from  both  sides,  and  we  receive! 
strong  remonstrances  against  its  continuance.  When  we 
cannot  please  everybocjy  we  try  to  do  wljat  we  believe  to 
bs  right. 


prevalent    with  the 


Is,  lAd.  and 
of  all  Chemists.  Sent  anywhere  for  15  or  3 1  Stamps, 
by  The  Lincoln  and  Midland  Counties  Drug  Co.,  Lincoln, — 
Beware  op  imitations. 


IMPEY  &  CLOTHIERS' 

Avalon  Jams,  Pickles  &  Syrups. 

A  121b.  sample  box    containing  (10  varieties),  caji  ba 

forwarded  on  receipt  of  53., 

Or  a  281b.    ditto,    ditto   (12  varieties),    lOa.,  will  be   for- 

warded  on  receipt  of  P. 0.0.  or  stamps. 

No  charge  for  jars,  tins,  or  pacliages. 

STEAM  PRESERVING  WORKS, 


Natures   Beverage,  for  Summer  and  Winter 

rrxs.  I  ivE  IV  Es  r^  Xji  '  s 

HiM  au.l  BitU-r  Non-lntoxicatlug 

PURE  HERB  BEER  PACKETS. 

^^_  These  Packets  are  recommended  bji  all.  vho 

have  used  them,  for  their  superiority  io  strength^ 
ening  and  parifying  the  system.  They  are  both 
pleasant  and  clieap,  as  five  or  six  gallon 
best  Herb  Beer  mpy  be  made  from 
Packet,  by  which  thou?anda  have  b^'cn 
from  drunkenness.  —  Sold  by  Chemi 
Grocers,  at  fid.  per  Packet,  or  by  poet  on 
of  starapp,  from  the  Sole  Manufa^tui 
Proprietor,  W.  TItlMNELL,  Medical  i 
Cardiff. 


PATROXISKD     BY     ROYALTY 

m 

UMBRELLAS. 


PARKED 

UMBR^ELLA 


28.    tt(1.    eiLeli, 

Direct  from  the  Manufacturer, 
Ladies'  or  Gents"  Plain  or  Twill 
Silk,  Parker's  hollow  rU>l}«d 
frames  beautifully  carved  and 
mounted  sticks,  sent  Parcel  Post 
free,  2s.  9d.  (or  36  stumps), 
15,000  sold  in  twelve  montbij. 
Re-covering,    &c.,   nea'.l"    done; 


HERBS  V.  ALCOHOL. 

BEER  !     BOTANIC    BEER  I 

A  most  Kefreahlnp,  AcTeeahle,  and  Wholesome  Beverage  for 

the  Million,  at  a  very  trillinc  cost     This  valnal.le  substitute  for 

Alcoholic  Di  iHka  'an  only  W  nbtaineil  by  usiofr 


3VIA.S03VS 


Composed  of  Tarrow,  Dandelion,  Comfrey  Si  Eorehound 


HERB    OR     BOTANIG    BEER,, 

Altogether  superior  to  the  Liquors  which  pass  under  similar 
names,  without  boiling  herbs,  or  the  slightest  trouble  ot  any 
kind.  This  matchless  Preparation  gives  to  the  Eeverag«ii  ' 
Colour,  Flavour,  Ginger  and  a  Creamy  Head  exactly  like  Bottled  ' 
Ale,  It  Is  free  from  Alcohol,  and  yet  it  is  liecidedly  refreshing, 
stimulating,  and  Invigorating  ;  it  caters  alike  for  the  Abstainer 
and  Mon- Abstainer,  and  ia  thoroughly  acceptable  to  the  pabltfl 
taste,  and  its  valuable  medicinal  qualities,  as  a  mild  and  generoui 
tonic,  greatly  assist  the  natural  functions,  and  promote  the 
general  health. 

In  Bottles,  at  6d.,  1b.,  and  23.  each.  Sole  Froprtet«ri 
and  Manufacturers,  and  may  be  obtained  Wholesale 
only  from  ^EWBALL  AND  MASON,  Manufacturing 
Chemists,  Park-place,  Park-row,  Nottingham.  Bold  bj 
Grocera  and  Chemists.  Be  sure  yon  aak  for  "  Mason's. 
Special— A  Sample  Bottle,  enough  t«  make  Four  Oallona,  tent 
ourUgt  pidd  to  nay  addxess  (ox  8  lUmpi,   Aafimn  VflATSO* 


JuHB  28,  1886. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD, 


WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE 

Is  made  from  a  simple    tropical  lea(  of  rare  VflJne,  and  13  a 


pwxitrc  re^ttiewj  lor  an  tiiseases  tliat  cause  pains  in  the 
lower  pact  of  the  body  ;  for  torpid  liver,  headache,  jaun- 
dice, dizzinecs,  gravel,  and  all  difflcuUies  of  the  kidneys, 
liver,  and  urinary  organs.  For  Female  Dheasi-f:  it  lias  no 
equal.  It  restores  the  organs  that  mnlce  the  blood,  and  hence 
i9  the  best  Blood  Purifier.  It  is  the  only  known  remedv 
that  cures  BRIGHT'S  DISEASE. 

(For  Diabetes  use  Warnrr'i  Safe  DiabeUs  Cure,  416  per  Bottle.) 
•Take  WARNER'S  SAFE  CURE  and  no  other.  For  sale  by  all 
Chennists  and  DrugKist^.  and  at  the  Stores.  Price  4/6.  If  your 
chemist  does  not  keep  it,  and  will  not  order  it,  send  yonr 
orders  to  H.  H.WARNER  &  CO.,47,  FARRINGOON  ST.,LONDON,E.C. 


,  C 


^0;CKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


In  Boxes  at  Is.  IJd.,  2s.  HiL,  43.  6d.,  and  lis. 


f'\OCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


InBoxes at  1b.  l}d.  2g.  9d.,  4s.  6d.,  and  llg. 


pOCK 


LK'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


c 


OCKLE'S    ANTIBILIOUS    PILLS. 


J  CUBE  FOB   ALJ.   !> 


HOLLOWAYS  OINTMENT 


^OUMsel  ot  thii  BEHEST,  Every  Han  may  ii 
Ail  own  Doctor  It  may  be  rubbed  Into  th« 
Ayatem,  lo  as  to  reach  any  internal  Complaint, 
fty  these  means,  it  ^ures  Sores  or  Ulcers  in  the 
XSBOAT,  STOMACH,  LIVEB,  3FINE,  or  otho2 
Parts,  It  is  an  infallible  remedy  fcr  BAD  lEOS, 
BAD  BREASTS,  Contracted  or  Stiff  Joint„,  GODE 
BHETJKATISM.   and  all  kinds    )f    Skin    Oisenst* 


•FOR  THE  BLOOD  IS  THE  LIFEV 


CLARKIS 


WORLD-FAMED 


l:U(I.lil>MK^^i|; 


Ts  wATTanted  to  oleanse  the  blood  from  all  impuritfos  from  what 
ever  cause  arisinp.  For  Scrofula,  gonrvy,  Soros  of  all  kinda. 
Skin  and  Blood  Diseases,  its  effects  are  marrellous.  Thousands  or 
testimonials  from  all  parts.  In  bottles,  2a.  9d.  each,  and  in  caiu 
-'  -"-  '■-  — -s  the  quantity,  lie.  each,  of  all  Chemists.    Sent  to  any 


SISTER  E.  PULL,  Regalia  Manutacturer, 

59,  FALCON  RD.,  CLAPHAM  JUNCTION. 

HAS  A  SPECIAL  ASSORTilEXT  OF 

Templar  Stationery,  Certificates,  ttc. 


BANNERS 


MEDALS 

TO 

SELFCTfROM 


Grand  Lodge  Regalia  5/6,  10/6,  15/-,  21/-,  to  — 
Purple  Velvet  ,,  5/-,  7/-,10/G,  15/-,  21/-,  to— 
District  Lodge     „        5/G,   7/G,   10/C,   15/-,   21/- 

AND 

Every   Other   Description    at   Short    Notice. 


Officers',  303.,  403.,  50s.,  GO3.    the   set.     Members',  Ss. 

7s.,  10s.,  123..  per  doz.      Blue  ditto,  12.,  ICs  .  18s.,  203 

per  doz.     Purple  ditto,    123.,    ItiB.,   18b.,    203.,    per  doz 

Samples  on  application. 
L.D„  E.S.,  V.D.,  S,J.T.,   D.S.J.T.,  73.  6d.,  lOs.  6d., 

123.,  159.,  21s.,  to- 
Purple  Silk  Velvet,  IJ  Bull-Fringe,  |  Lac3  Ornaments, 

and  as  above,  15s. 

JUVENILE    REGALIA. 
Officers',  IDs.,  los.,  20?.,  3^3.  per  set.     Members'  white, 
3s.,  5s.,  Gs.  per  doz. 

Goods  Not  Approved  Exchanged  and  Samples 
it  Required. 


Post  Office  Orders  Payable  Falcon-road,  London,  S.W 


Temperance  Hotels. 

Three  Lines  2Ib.  ne>  a   •  im.    lOe.  Ad.  per  Line  beyond. 


ILFRACOMBE.— Foster's  Privatb  Hotel  akd  board 
INO  EsTaBlishmemt.  the  only  one  on  strict  Temperance 
principles.     Note  nete  Address,    Blenheim    House,   overlookiufi 


LONDON— TRANTEifa  Tempebanob  Hotel,  7.  8  aud  a, 
Bridge tvater-sqaare,  Barbican,  City,  E.G.,  aear  Aldersgate-streo*", 
Uetropolitas  Railway  Station.  Moat  central  for  buRinena  or 
pleasure  ;  comfortable  and  homely  ;  charges  strictly  moderate; 
Beds  from  Is.  6d.  per  night.  Plain  bieakfa-st  or  tea.  Is  No 
oharee  for  attendance.    Established  1859.  See  advt..  on  Sth  page 


Established  1851 

BIRKBECK   BANK.— Southampton  BuUdings, 
Chancery  Lane. 

THREB  per  CENT.  INTERE3T  allowed  on  DEPOSITS 
repayable  on  demand. 

TWO  per  CENT.  INTEREST  on  CURRENT  ACCOUNTS 
calculated  on  the  minimum  monthly  balances,  whoa  not  drawn 
below  £100. 

The  Bank  undertakes  for  Its  castomers,  free  of  charge,  the 
custody  of  Deeds,  Writings,  and  other  Securities  and  Valuables  ; 
thu  collection  of  Bills  of  Exchange,  Dividends  and  Coupons  ;  aud 
the  Purchase  and  Sale  of  Stocks.  Shares,  and  Anuuities. 
Letters  of  Credit  and  Circular  Notes  issued 

THE  BIRKBECK  ALMANACK,  with  full  particulars,  poa 
tree,  on  application. 

FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


The  Birkbeck  Building-  Society's  Annual  Receipts 
exceed  Five  Miiliong. 

HOW  TO  PURCHASE  A  HOUSE  FOR  TWO 
GUINEAS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate  Possession 
and  no  rent  to  pay.  Apply  at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK 
BUILDING  SOCIETY,  29,    Southampton -buildings,  Chancery- 

H'OW  TO  PURCHASE  A  PLOT  OF  LAND  FOR 
FIVE  8HILUNGS  PER  MONTH,  with  immediate 
Possession,  either  for  Building  or  Gardening  purposes.  Apply 
at  the  Office  of  the  BIRKBECK  FREEHOLD   LAND  SOCIETY 

THE    BIRKBECK    ALMANACK,   with  fuU  particulars,   on 
application. 

FRANCIS  RAVENSCROFT,  Manager. 


BALLOONS!     BALLOONS!! 

Splendid  figures  of 

PUNCH     AND     JUDY, 

Fifteen  Feet  High. 

ALSO  Life-size  Elephants,  Oxen,  Don- 
keys.   Zebras,  Monster  Birds,  and  Gro- 
tesque Gigantic    Men  and   Women,  which  liy 

"    '         "■  I  of 

nth 


JJ  U      Full  particulars  to  Good  Templars,  Bands  of 

W  "'  Hope,  Temperance  and   Gala  Committees,  on 

application  to  BEX  ILLINGWORTH,  3,  Rebecca-strett,  City- 
toad,  Bradford,  Yorks. 

N.B— A  Grand  Ordinary   10ft.  Balloon  will  be  sent  to  any 
address  for  14  stamps.     Also  a  Gaa  Balloon  for  14  stamps. 


CORNS  AND  BUNIONS.— A  gentleman,  many 
years  tormented  with  Corns,  will  be  happy  to  afford 
to  others  the  mformation  by  which  he  obtained  their 
complete  removal  in  a  short  period,  without  pam  or  incon 
venience.  Forward  address  on  a  stamped  envelope  to  0. 
J.  FotUiEsq.,  Ware  Herta,  This  is  no  quack  imposture 


Regalia!  Regalia  I  Regalial 

MAlIC»ACTtmBD  AT  TH« 

GRAND    LODGE    OFFICE, 

Edmund  St.,  Birmingliain. 

BSST  UATERIAI,.    BEST  SHAPE.     BEST  BIAK& 


Detailed  Catalogue  free  on  application. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  (Scarlet)  Begalia. 


Grand  Lodge  Members'  Eegalia,  from  7/6 

(without  fringe). 
SiLit  Velvet,  fuUy  trimmed  with  gold  braid,  fringe, 
tassels,  stoi's,  or  other  emblems,  and  Grand  Lodge 
silk-woven  seal,  price  19/6,  22/-,  25/-,  26/6,  30/-. 
and  35/-. 


Third   Degree    (Purple)    Eegalia. 
Third    Degree    Members'    Regalia,    purpl» 

merino  (lined),  plain  18/-  per  dozen  ;  with  narrow 
gold  braid,  21/.  and  24/-  per  dozen. 

Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia,  in  velveteen 
with  narrow  gold  braid,  5/- ;  with  superior  braid,  7/6 ; 
with  fringe  and  superior  trimming,  10/6,  12/6,  15/-. 
and  IS/-. 

Third  Degree  Regalia,  best  silk  velvet  fully 
trimmed  with  lace,  fringe,  tassels,  emblems  (includ- 
ing G.L.  seal  for  G.L.  members)  19/6,  22/-,  25/-, 
20/6,  30/-,  and  36/-. 

District  Lodge  Officers'  Regalia,  purple 
merino  with  scarlet  collar,  narrow  gilt  braid,  with 
silver-plated  official  letters,  per  set  of  H,  £2  10s.  ; 
fully  trimmed,  best  merino,  silver-woven  letters, 
£5  Os.  ;  puiple  silk  velvet  with  scarlet  velvet  collar- 
ette,  wide  gold  braid  and  fringe.'sUk-woven  letters, 
silk-lined,  rosettes,  and  Sin.  taasels,  £9  Os. 

District  Lodge  Members'  Regalia,  purple 
merino,  with  scarlet  collar,  40/-  per  dozen  (plain); 
D.L.  Members'  Personal  Regalia,  in  purple  velveteen 
and  silk  velvet,  purple  with  scarlet  collar,  same  prioe 
as  Third  Degree  Personal  Regalia. 

Velvet  (Scarlet)  Collarette,  to  attach  to  any 
Third  Degree  Regalia  to  indicate  District  Lodge 
memliership,  gold  trimmed,  3/-,  4/-,  and  5/6. 

Deputies'^  Regalia,  purplo  velvet,  10/6,  15/6,  to 
any  price.  > 

Reversible  Second  &  Third  Degree  Regalia, 
blue  on  one  side  and  purple  on  the  other  ;  in  merino 
(plain),  21/-  per  dozen;  with  !}ai-row  silver  and  gold 
braid,  24/-  per  dozen. 

Pergonal  Regalia  Boxes,  wood,  leather  covered 
and  velvet  lining,  5/6  and  7/0;  tin  japanned  case,  oak 
or  rosewood  colour,  4/-. 


THE    GOOD    TEMPLARS'    WATCHWORD. 


June  28,  1886. 


AN  EXFEBIENCE  Of  nTTY  TEARS  HAS  PROVED  THAT 

ORIENTA 


Asthma,  Nervous  DebUitj',  Female  Complaints,  &c. 

The  PILLS  arc  sold  In  Boxes  at  la.  lid.  and  43.  6(1-  each  ;  the 
BUXIR  in  Bottle.^  at  4a,  6d.  and  11b.  each,  by  all  Chemists  and 
Patent  Medicine  Vendors  throughout  the  world,  and  by  Dr. 
JtooKE,  ScarboroiiBh.  ArouDd  each  Box  and  Bottle  are  wrapped 
Slrectioiu  for  the  guldanco  of  Patients  In  all  Diseases.- 


DR.    ROOKE'S    ANTILANCET. 

CarooUtion  FOUR  MILLIONS-n2  Pages. 

Everybody  ehotild  read  it ;  as  a  Bandy  Quid*  to  Doniatie 
Vedicint  It  Is  Invalaable.  Send  for  a  copy,  post  free  from  Dr. 
&OOKE,  Scarborough,  England. 


CROSBYS 


BALSAMIC 


COUGH  ELIXIR 


Is  ipecially  recammended  by  Bovtitftl  eminent  PhysioianB 
and  by  DR.  ROOKE,  Scarborough,  author  of  the  "  Anti- 
Lancet." 

It  has  been  nsed  with  the  most  ei^al  mccesB  for 
Asthma,  Bronchitis,  Oonsumption,  Oottghs,  Influenza, 
Consumptive  Night  Sweats,  Spitting  of  Blood,  Shortneai 
of  Breath,  and  all  ASectiona  of  the  Throat  and  Ohest. 

Sold  in  Bottles,  at  Is.  9d.,  4b.  6d.,  and  lis.  each,  by  all 
respectable  Ghem'gta,  and  wholesale  by  JAMES  M. 
CROSBY,  Chemist,  Scarborough. 


Hiijhed  Award  International  Krhihithnj   London, 
1885,  A.F. 

BECKETT'S 

Temperance  Drinks 

BECKETT'S  Lemon  Syrup. 
BECKETT  S  Raspberry  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Lime-Fruit  Syrup. 
BECKETT'S  Wolseley  Liqueur. 
BECKETT'S  Honey  Liqueurs. 
BECKETT'S  Black  CurrantSyrup 
Winterine,  Ging'erette,  and  Peppermint 
Cordials,  &c. 

Can  he  used  with  either  Hot,  Cold,  or  Aerated  Water. 

Excellent  with  Gazogenes — Convenient  for  Picnic  and  Laitm 

Tennis  Parties. 

"First-Class  Eeveragres." — The  Grocer. 

"  Have  an  established  reputation." — Nonconformist. 

"Delicious  J}c\nkB."~Fireside  Ifcws. 

Pints  1/9   (sufficient  for  20  tumblers),   Half-pints  Is.  ; 

Sold  by  Chemists,  Grocers,  and   Cotfee  Tavern  Co.'s  ;  or 

Two  Pints  and  upwards  sent,  Carriage  Paid,  direct  from 

the  Manufacturer,  W.  Beckett,  Heywood,  Manchester. 

London  Depot,  Barclay  &  Son?>,  95,  Farringdon-st,,  E.G. 

IiIo7'e  Agents  Wanted. 


ALL  who  require  a  Truss  would  do  well  to  try 
one  of  Sawyer's  Norwich  Trusses.  They  have 
been  supplied  to  the  leading  surgeons  throughout  the 
Kingdom;  used  by  the  Norwich  and  CambridgeHospitals. 
The  galling  and  danger  of  the  old-fashioned  spring  is 
avoided.  The  comfort  and  security  they  afford  recom- 
mend them  to  all  classes,  their  price  and  durability 
to  the  working  man.  An  illustrated  description  sent 
for  one  stamp.— Sawyee  and  Co.,  1,  West  Parade, 
Norwich. 


A  BEAUTIFUL  GIFT  AND   REWARD  BOOK. 
THE   TEMPERANCE 

PILGRIM'S  PROGRESS; 

Or,  Sobero's  Search  for  bis  Fatherland. 
By   J.   JAMES    RIDGE,    M.D.,  B.S.,  B.So. 

Handsomely   Bound   in    Cloth,   gilt   lettered, 

Post  free  for  2s. 

WHAT   THE    PRESS    SAY    OF   IT  :— 

"  Dr.  Ridge  has  a  clear  and  incisive  style,  and,  what  is 
more,  poasesses  the  art  of  telling  a  story." — Blue  Ribbon 


Chr 


licle. 


'We 


d     th 


book  to  those  —  Christians 
iou3  to  hear  the  best  which  can 
of   the  religious  aspect." — Blue 


especially — who  s 
be  faid  on  both 
Itihhon  Gazette. 

"A  well  and  skilfully  wrought  allegory,  so  ably 
blended  with  sound  and  sometimes  ingeniously  novel 
arguments  for  Temperance  as  to  make  it  at  once  a  worthy 
claimant  for  extensive  honours,  and  a  medium  of  great 
usefulness." — Alliance  News. 

"  The  book  ought  to  be  a  great  favourite  with  young 
people  ;  it  is  interesting  throughout  the  whole  of  the  23G 
pages,  and  its  external  appearance  is  all  that  can  be 
desired  to  please  the  eye  and  satisfy  the  cultured  taste," 
^Tcrn])erancc  Record. 

•'The  'science'  of  the  subject  is  admirably  treated, 
and  gives  an  adJed  value  to  the  book,  for  which  we 
predict  a  brisk  sale."— C.  E.  T.  Chronicle. 

"The  characters  introduced  are  numerous  and  well 
drawn,  and  the  story  keeps  up  the  interest  to  the  last." — 
The  Lay  Preacher. 

"Young  readers  of  Banyan's  Pilgrim's  Progress  will 
turn  to  this  book  with  interest  and  entertainment." — llie 
Met^wdist. 

"We  shall  be  mistaken  if  this  book  does  not  become  a 
favourite,  especially  with  the  young."— y/tc  Freeman. 

LONDON  :  JOHN  KEMPSTER  and  CO., 
3,  Bolt  Court,  Fleet  Street,  E.G. 


EVERY   GOOD    TEMPLAR,  EVERY   SUPERINTENDENT,  EVERY  EARNEST  ABSTAINER  SHOULD  RE^ 
*  **-^  MK  JOSEPH  SlALINsfo.W^cY.ilrys-'atis  Si  invaluable  work  £or  leader,  aad  learners.; 

TBE  REV.  CHAS.  GARRETT  says-"  It  is  the  best  book  in  existence  for  earnest  ^stauiers  xTiT^oav.^.. 

Sold    by    all    Booksellers,    2d.    per    month,    or    sent   Iree    for    One    Year    for    2s.    3d.,    hy    G.    H.    GRAHAM,     lUlDSTOHE. 
The  back  numbers  for  the  present  year  can  still  be  obtamed, 
IS    Volumes  already  published,  free  for  Is.,  Cloth  Ss.  each.    Nearly  all  sold.    Order  at  once. 


DO    i^OT    LET    YOU.-i    CHILD    DIE  t 

Fennings'  Children's  Powders  Prevent  Convulsions. 


COUGHS,  COLDS,  BRONCHITIS. 


AKE  CUULIXG  AM)  SOOTHING. 


FENNINGS'  LUNG  HEALERS, 

a    __ .,..^,         .....1  nnriim  Rnillnrnn     kfl  THE  BEST    KEMEDY  TO  CCEEALL 

E  FENNINGS'    CHILDREN'S    POWDERS  ^coughs,  colds,  asthmas.  &c. 


For  Children  Cutting  their  Teeth  to  prevent  Convulai- 
lot  contain  Calomel,  Opiura,  Morphia,  or  anything  inj 
I  lerder  babe.) 


'"    H   lions.      , , 

J2   ALFRED  Fenmings,  West  Cowes,  I.W. 


your  Chemist  for  a  Free  Copy. 

FENNINGS'  E  7BBY  MOTHER'S  BOOK  Bent  post  free  on  application!. by  letter  or 
post  card.    Direct  to  Alfred  Fennings,  West  Oowes,  I.W.  -.  -j 


AGE.VTS  WAIVTED 

In  every  Town,  Village,  and  Hamlet  In  our  land,  to 
push  the  Sale  of 

R.  W.    RAINE'S 

GINGER  CORDIAL. 


The  proprietor  will  be  glad  to  hear  from  any  Good 
Templar  Brother  wishful  to  take  an  Agency  for  Ginger 
Cordial.  It  is  profitable,  and  the  sale  is  rapid  wherever 
introduced. 

One  Bottle,  Post  ftee,  Nine  Stamps,  from 

R.  W.  RAINE,  P.W.C.T.,  LD.,   &c..  &c, 

Manufacturing  Chemist  and  Tea  Dealer, 
Mlddleton  in-Teeedale,  Oo.  Durham. 

Bro.  Ralne  la  a  Wholesale  and  Retail  Tea  Dealer.  He 
will  be  glad  to  send  to  every  applicant  a  Sample  of  Tea 
at  28.  per  lb.,  which  for  quality  cannot  possibly  be 
beaten.  Bro.  Raine  sella  this  Tea  only  in  61b.  Parcels 
for  10b.,  or  free  by  Parcels  Post  for  10s.  6d.  Send  for  a 
Sample  and  try  it ;  do  not  buy  if  you  do  not  like  it. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  21-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  21-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LEWIS'S  2/-  TEA. 


LtWIO  U  ask  yon  to  send  them  3a, 

either  in  stamps  or  postal  orders,  and  you 
will  receive  ONE  POUND  of  splendid 
TEA.  This  magnificent  Tea  is  good 
enough  for  the  Queen  to  drink  it  is  bo 
good.  Lewis's  now  sell  4,0001b.  of  Tea 
a  day  to  persona  who  call  for  the  Tea 
and  take  it  away,  so  that  in  sending  you 
this  Tea,  carriage  paid,  at  2a,  a  pound, 
Lewis's  lose  the  expense  of  carria^ 
which  is  about  6d.  a  package.  Lewi6*B 
bear  this  great  loss  because  they  wish 
to  make  their  tea  known  in  ev^ry 
household  in  the  United  Kingdom. 
When  yon  have  tasted  Lewis's  extra- 
ordinary tea,  you  will  be  sure  to  order 
more,  and  recommend  it  to  your  friends. 
Send  the  2b.  in  stamps,  or  in  postal 
orders,  and  address  your  letter  to  Lewis 
and  Co.,  Ranelagh  Street,  Liverpo(^. 
(Pleate  mention  this  pi^er.) 


OXTZ^E:    of    DEjf^F^JSSS. 

NOISES  IN  THE  EARS.  REV.  E.  J.  SiLVERTOs  Invitei 
sufferers  to  scad  for  his  work,  a  book  showing  the  nature 
of  the  disease  and  the  means  of  cure,  Post-free  6d.,  with  letter 
of  advice  if  case  be  stated.  Imperial-buUdlngs,  Ladgate-otrcus, 
London.     Free  consultations  daily 


GOOD  TEMPLAR  AND  TEMPERANCE 
OEPHANAGE.MabiOn  Park,  Sunburt-oh-thames.— For 
necessitoas  Orphan  Children  of  Total  Abstainers.  Contrlbatiooi 
earnoBtl;  solicited.  Oolleoting  Cards  and  any  information  mar 
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Scottish  Temperance  Assurance  Company,  Limited. 

(LIFE    &  ACCIDENT.) 

iitxf>oxs,Tr.A.VTrr  ivomcE  rro  .A.i3srr.A.X]VE:zis. 

An  abatement  of  10  per  ctnt  on  the  premiums  on  all  ordinary  whole  Life  Policies  is  granted  from  the  commencement  ot  the 

Assurance. 
The  cost  of  a  £1,000  (with  profits)  Policy  elsewhere  would,  in  most  cases,  secure  an  immediate  Assurance  of  from  £1,200  ' 

to  £1,400  in  this  Company,  with  right  to  fui-ther  profits. 

Applications  for  Agencies  to  be  made  to  the  London  Manager,  Georqe  P.  Ivey,  F.S.S.,  P.G.W.T.,  30,  Finsbnry  Pavement,  E.G.  ;  or  A.  Amdbew, 

Atlas  Chambers,  Leicester ;  or  J.  E.  Poulter,  287,  Stratford-road,  Birmingham. 

Printed  by  the  National  Frees  Agency,  Limited,  13,  Whitefriara-street,  Fleet-street,  E.O.,  and  publiahed  by  John  Kempster  Si  Co.,  3,  Bolt 'court,  Fleet-street,  London,'B.C,-.  ' 

Monday,    June  2S,  1886,