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name Of Mr.. Pierrepont, who responded in
a happy speech, complimenting Grnnt and
England. The final toast was '.The City OF
London" and responded to by the Lord
Mayor. The company then dispersed with
three cheers for General Grant and the
United States"
TAKING COFFEE AT THE MANSION HOUSE.
After leaving the Guildhall the company
proceeded to the Mansion House, at the
corner Of what was once the famous
Bucklesbury and Poultry. Here they took
coffee with the Mayor.
PETE AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE
Then the Mayors state carriage was or
dercd and they drove over to Sydenham to
the Crystal Palace, arriving Mt the main
They were received with the most bolster.
Gus enthusiasm, As they passed under tho
rotunda cheer after cheer went up for tho
American General" Your correspondent
estimates that there were at least thirty
thousand persons present.
DINING BENEATH BLUE GLASS.
A tour OF the vast building was rapidly
made, the party dining in the west wing.
General Grant avoided all demonstrations
made by the crowd.
When darkness set in Grant was escorted
to the place Of honor in the Queens cor
rdor Of the palace, where he remained for
some time smoking and chatting with his
friends and their ladies.
GRAND PYnorEcHSIc DISPLAY
4 grand display Of fireworks took
place during the evening The twilight
was beautiful and there was perfect Medi-
terrancan sky. The principal pyrotechnic
display pieces were the portrait of Grant and
tho Capitol at Washington, which were re-
ceived with prolonged cheers.
RETURN HOME.
At about eleven o'clock the demonstra-
ton finished and the party returned to town
in their carriages General Gant on part
ing with the Mayor expressed hts extreme
qualification and pleasure.
GENERAL HOLIDAY.
II was like holiday ut the Palace. The
trains running to and from Pimlico. Lon
don Bridge and Ludgate Hill were literally
laden down. and the usunl jollity Of tho
British sightseer was especially pcrceptible
on the journey back 10 town.
To-day the General dimes at Kensington
Palace with Princess Louise
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The presentation Of the freedom OF the city OF Lon
don Is always event OF importance. General Grant,
yesterday received this honor. will nnd himself in
distinguished company. II Is no common honor. Tho
greatest and the proudcst monarchs have been
reckoned among the ''ireemen." George ILL.,, who
always expressed q supreme contempt for ordinary
and mortas had to acknowledge that the city
Of London could bostow . franchise vau-
able than all the knighthoods and baubcs
Of tho crown. Since his day hundreds OF
men, whose works will ever be regarded
the gems OF hstory-statesmen, scientists, lawyers,
merchants princes. have been recorded in the grand
old book which is priced by tho Corporation of London
moro than all the privileges aud mmunitie, granted
BY tho government George Peabody, tho noble and
benevolent American merchant. whose name Is ever
uttered by the poor OF the English metropolis with
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now remains, General, but that I should
present to you an illuminated copy of the
resolution Of this honorable court, for the
reception Of which an appropriate casket is
preparing, and, finally, to offer you, in the
name Of this honorable court, the right
hand of fellowship as a citizen of London"
The Chamberlain then shook General
Grants right hand amid loud cheering.
GRANTS THANKS.
Grant arose and very briefly and APP
propriately thanked the Court for the dis
,tinguished honor, and then signed his name
to the roll of honor, with the Clerk and
Chamberlain as compurgators.
THE BANQUET.
The company then proceeded to the
banqueting hall, where seats had been pro-
vided tor 1000 guests The Lord Mayor
presided At his right sat General and
Mrs. Grant, Minister and Mrs. Pierrepont,
General Badeau aud Jesse Grant
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Among the distinguished guests present
were Sir Stafford Northcote Lord and Lady
Tenderden, Mr.. Stansfield, Mr.. A. L. Fos-
ter, several peers prominent in the House Of
Lords, number Of the members Of the
House of Commons, consuls, merchants and
other citizens Of London.
DECORATIONS
The room was decorated with miniature
English and American flags and the tables
presented On interesting and artistic ap-
pcarance
After the dfjemcr the POSTMASTER, dressed
in gorgeous silk sash formed of stars md
stripes arose and the buglc sounded. Tho
first toast was "The Queen" the second was
ssThe Health of General Grant," which was
received by the guests standing and amid
great cheering.
THE LORD MAYORS SPEECH.
The Lord Mayor then said IL. as Chief
Magistrate of the city of London, and on
the part of the Corporation, offer you rs
hearty a welcome as the sincerity Of Ian
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windows which blushed in the golden sun
light; the ladies attired in their varegated
spring toilets, the Aldermen in scarlet and
the Councilmen in their mazarine robes, all
presented an ensemble at once charming
and inspiring. The band played "Hail
Columbia" as the party entered.
THE ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
General Grant walked in n digniied
and sef-possessed manner toward the
Lord Mayors chair and took seat to
cordial cheering. The City Chamber
lain arose and read the formal address
on behalf of the Mayor, rendering to the
General the right hand of fellowship and
referring at length to the fact that he was
the first President Of the American Repub-
lie who had been elevated to the dignity Of
citizenship Of the city of London.
HosoRrSo GRANT AND AMERICA.
Abiding to the kindness extended by
America to the Prince Of Wales and Prince
Arthur, he said the Corporation received
General Grant, desiring TO compliment the
General and the country in his person by
conierring on him. the honorary Free
dom of their ancient city, o freedom
existing eight centuries before his ancestors
landed on Plymouth Rock, my even be-
fore the time Of the Norman Conqucror.
London, in comforting the honor, recognized
the distinguished mark he has left on Ameri-
can history, his magnanimity, his triumphs
and his consideration for his vanquished ad-
versaries. 1t also recognized the conciliatory
policy Of his administration.
rERoRATIoS
They, the corporation, fervently hoped
he would enjoy his visit to England; that
be might live long, and be spared to witness
the two great branches Of the Anglo saxon
family 90 on in their career Of increasing
nmity and mutual respect, in IN honest
rivalry tor the Advancement of the peace,
the liberty and the morality Of mankind.
RIGHT HAND on FELLOWSHIP.
In conclusion the speaker said Nothing
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Councillors The City Chamberlain informs him that
tho city has decided confer upon him tho privileges
OF FREQ citizen, and makes an address, usually
explanatory Of the special services or merits Of
the individual The recipient signs his name In he
Clerks Book, and this official and the City Chamber
lain then sign their names beneath as guarautors or
compurgators" becoming, according TO tho rule, re-
eponsiblc tor hrs acts citizen. rho recipient then
steps forward, tho oath is administered by tho Cham
berlan, who demands that he shall be in all and every
respect and loyal tho interests Of tho city, no
shakes hands with tho Mayor, Chamberlain, Clerk and
Councillors and the gold committed to his
This is the method usually adopted toward all who
not within the category OF royalty
''rREsEyrHG" ROYALTY TEMPLE
Jealous Of their power and prestige, and with tho
view OF checking the arrogance Of former kings and
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queens. the Corporation Of London would GOT allow
the crowned heads to pass beneath rcmpie Bar
without permission. Whenever royalty desired TO
enter tho city tho gracionsncss came from the Lord
Mayor. Ho would meet majesty with the keys OF tho
city IN hts hand and when he had unlocked the gates
in imagination, no led tho way into town. Thus IN
presenting the freedom Of tho city to monarchs the
Lord Mayor meets them IN state at Temple Bar.
The royal corege, with escort OF the Horse
Guards, usually leaves Buckingham Palace, passes into
Trafalgar square, thence 70 Charng Cross along tho
Strand TO St Clements boundary, inc side Of
Temple Bar. The Mayor, attended by the Chamber
lain, advances TO me carriage Of tho royal guest,
makes oricf address and offers tho keys OF The CITY,
which aro simply touched and handed bnck. Tho
Mayor returns 10 hts state conch and, preceded by
strong deach mont OF police passes down Fleet street,
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them from naval and military service and tolls and
duties throughout the United Kingdom Il nsures
to his children the care Of tho Chamberlain,
Who in case they are left orphans. takes ehurge OF
their property and administers IL In thoir interest
until they arrive at years Of maturity. Tho parch-
ment bears tho seal signature OF the Lord Mayor
and Chamberlain and rs generally ornamentcd with
ribbon and illuminated Il Is always enclosed In
long, thin gold box and is intended, Of course as
heirloom.
METHOD PRESENTATION.
When the Corporation havo decided to confer the
parchment upon any distinguished individual no Is
notified in the old fashioned style BY the City
Chamberlain whose missve begins, ''You arc hereby
commanded to appear in tho Common Hail." &c, NAM
ing tho date when the City Fathers will DO present.
He Is met in tho Common Hall by the Mayor and
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GENERAL GRANT.
Grand Reception by the Corporation
Of London.
AN HONORARY CITIZEN.
Presented with the Free
dom Of the City.
BRILLIANT SCENES At. GUILDHhLL
Receiving the Casket and Right Hand
Of Fellowship.
THE BANQUET.
A Distinguished Company Greet Him
and Extol America.
A Fete in His Honor at the
Crystal Palace.
Receiving the Casket and Right Hand
Of Fellowship.
THE BANQUET.
A Distinguished Company Greet Him
and Extol America.
A Fete in His Honor at the
Crystal Palace.

LONDON, July l6, 1877.
The reception given by the corporation
Of this city to General Grant yesterday was
! complete success. 1t was o historical
went in the history Of two great nations tho
metropolis of the English speaking world
paying Grant tho same honors as those
paid to William Of Orange, the Duke of
Marlborough, Lord Nelson and the Duke of
Wellington. The event excited unusual in
torcst even in cynical London. The day
was unusually sunny and clear, being what
many Of the spectators called Queen IS
weather."
BARnIcADINo TO KEEP OFF THE CROWD.
When the HERALD correspondent arrived
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guage can convey. Your presence here,
as the late President Of the United
States, is specially gratifying to all
classes Of the community and we feel that,
although this is your first visit to England,
1t is not a stranger We greet, but q tried and
honored friend. Twice occupying, as
you did, the exalted position Of Presi-
dent of the United States, and
therefore one of the foremost repre-
sentatives Of that country, we confer
honor upon ourselves by honoring you.
Let me express both the hope and the belief
that when you take your departure you will
feel that many true friends Of yours person
ally, and also OF Your countrymen, have
been left behind I have the distinguished
honor to propose your health. May you
long live to enjoy the best of health and un-
qualified happiness
TIN GOLDEN cAsKHT.
The gold casket containing the freedom
of the city, is in the cinque ccnto style, OBJ
long, the corners mounted by American
eagles and beautifully decorated. On tho
reverse side is view of the entrance to
the Guildhall, and an appropriate
inscription. At the ends are two
figures, also in gold finely modelled and
chased, representing the city OF London
and the United States and bearing their re-
spcctiye shields, the latter executed in
rich enamel. At the corners are
double columns laurel wreathed with
corn and cotton, and on the cover q
cornucopia, emblematic Of the fertility and
prosperity Of the United States. rho rose,
The cover is surmountcd by the arms OF
the City Of London. The caskct is sup
ported by American eagles, modelled and
chased in gold, tho whole standing on q
velvet plinth decorated with stars and
stripes.
GENERAL GRANTS ADDRESS.
General Grants reply was made with
deep emotion, and was simply to return his
thanks for the unexpected honor paid him
and his desire TO say much moro for their
brilliant reception than he could express
CONCLUDING roAsTs
The United States" was coupled with tho
, 1877-05-27

Scottish. Rite Of Masons, the following named
qlncefs were elected foE the ensuing Masonic year:
James 2; Church, N. y. and ?. u; William 4.
Mofr1s. S. ". &C. F. Maurer, j. y. "A. ". Hitch
cock. Grand oFator: 2. B. Myers, Grand rreas-
nrer; Ed Gooda1e, Grand Secretary; William Smith,
Gfand Hosplta1ei: D. G. Rouudy, G. II. Of c.;
j. H. Robinson, c. OF g.
At the annual meeting Of the Rose Croix Chapter
tne Ioitow1ng officers were elected for the ensuing
year; j.: E. Chutch, ". II. and P. NV X.
Norris, n. =. and P. K, s.W. &C. F. Maurer, ii.
+. ana 7. T., J. ": - Hitchcock, II. E. and
!. X, G. o-:E. B. Myers, r and P. f., Treas
ereI; coodale, R. and P. H., Secretary; ".
nta!tns + and Z. e.. Hospitaler; D. c. Roundy,
T. anu +. h., u. C.. 80 Robinson. r. and P. K
=. u. They were Installed by G. ". Barnard, 33e.
- The .Triennial Conclaye Of the Masonic Knights
Iemplar. Which meets in Cleveland, O.. Aug. Is,
ana continues Tour days. will be one OF the largest
gatherings held aimee the establishment OF
the Grand Encampmcnt sixty years ago. AL
feauY LUG Communicates have sent to the Secre-
tafy ihese orders to engage accommodations with
The number OF each Commoniery expecting TO be
present: The number now Toots up between 6. 900
and 1000 knights from thirty-four different
States. The following classification will he OF in
tercst: Fourteen Communicates from Ohio. IN
cluding two from Cincinnati: eleven from 1ntiiana,
eight from Illinois, including three from Chicago;
five from Kentucky five from Missouri, incInttiur
one from ST. Louis; t!ree from. Michigan, two from
Kansas The balailcc is distributed anong tho
other States Of the Onion. This number will prob
ably be increased bY. fifty more Communicates and
several thousand more knights.
, 1877-05-27
A THREATENED STRIKE.
Enecfaf DfspQfch to The Tribune.

gpectai Dspatch The Tribune
BETHLEHEM, Pa. May 2d.-lhe announcement
Of q reduction in the wages of engineers employed
hv the Ichieh Valley Railroad Company has caus-
cd quito IN excitement A short time since re-
,duction OF 10 per cent was made in various labor
departments Of the Company, train hands being
included in the catalogue The regulation, now
ever did not affect engineers. It WAS believed at
that time that the engineers wonld have struck.
Tho er has been enforced in the department OF
motive power. Although the Company has had
the matter OF lowering engineers pay under con-
sideration for some time, no definite
action has been taken 1nsii recent
r. Tho condition Of railroad onslncas
Generally has neces-itsted stlfer further economT
ana hence the notification of this reduced wages OF
timntion OF q eutt'ng down Of compensation me
IN rinec1s have been holding meetings, and from
what can be learned from the o!nccfs o! INC En-
rnerrs Brotherhood it is sale to say that inc en-
are strongly IN ffv9d hsd o. ptt,ton At
u',ich thc cueinee1e resolved to strike u their
hrcthrcn rencralIr Joined with them Delegates
renrr.ent. .nv the engineers employed on the var~
ous Divisions q os+,na the Eoat + Msh ~ HID I'D
tend The general ~ 1sSe1nf ;eh time It is Expected
decided and positive action VIII be takcn upon TIC
ouestjon OF Q strike, which will extend oyer ING
IN ire Inc OF the Company. 1t Is understood tnai
the Lchirh Valley Company. believing tnere WI!
viii nyaycnt any serious interference to the run
n.ne of trnius on either. the main line petween
Ia ian and E;tnira, any OF the scrofal olaaen
rosss travcrsing tue coal resions ,,,,.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. Nay S..-i; a;rG - Rss.on ti'is
AFTERNOON decided to strike aEaln*t any @
Of wares, The aremen, 1t is undesstooo, VIII
support the engineers.
, 1877-05-27


~. B." desires to know what steps have ever
been taken to incorporate the Grand Lodge Of
Illinois. Grand Lodges have no right to be incor-
porated. The Supreme Lodge in 1874 ordered that
grand bodies should not incorporate, and where
they were already incorporated they we're required
to change to Board Of Trustees. Sec First Diges&,
Sec. 15s.
tVisitor' Is correct in claiming to know from
the Outer Guard in what rank the Lodge is work
ing; and Sec. $50 of the Flrst digest fully ex-
plains why the Outer Guard should give such in
formation.
- ''Eetualist" Ia incorrect in taking the ground
TINT Officers &C a mnst pesGt nssacd u t theF
Probably the brother is thinking OF the Supreme
Lodge provision, whereby it place. tile power 50
shull BE- memorized in the hands Of the suIor-
dinate Lodge This seems to be clearly defined BY
the legislation Of 1873.
Chancellor Commander" erred in giving. the
term P. W. 10 page. True, they ''nre entitled
to aud can be admitted in a Lodge when opened
and working in that RINK, y but the brothers argu
1hat rank, they would require the term r. W j
is incorrect as he will find by Sec 159, First Di-
ges that they can pass the outer door by order OF
Ballot asks II it Is competent for . member
dearnated by vote OF the Lodge to cast the ballot
Of the Lodge: This question hae been much d.
any precedent, then it would seem definitely settled
Members voting in favor Of the baot being cast by
one person are, by the action OF the Supreme
Lodge, supposed to be represented By him, but It
does not dcbar those who voted agninst the propo-
sition to deposit their ballot as they choose.
THE NEW CONSTITUTION,
1t has been suggested by several prominent MEM
bers OF the body that as at the next session Of tue
Grund Lodge OF Illinois an entirely new code
will be up for consideration, that it would be ad-
visable at IN carly day to convene meeting Of q
JOINT committee from the Lodges IN Chicago to
take up the proposition W now before them, SO
that they may oe abie to present their views un-
dcrsAnding'y.. when they come1 to vote on the
question. This course will expedite the busi-
ness Of the Grand Lodge, and be productive OF
more perfect -legislatIon. The suggestion
il good one. There are u large number Of Lodges
here, and it would therefore be convenient to at
tend such Convention. 1t would be well, II such
plan be adopted, that Lodges, in selecting their
committees, place their Representative On it as
one member,
, 1877-05-27
SECRET SOCIETIES.


THE ILLINOIS MAsoSs' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
hcyc paid four benefits this month, amounting to
$18, OLE. SIS. The total number Of First Division
benefits pa tie Society from date OF organ zation
to May. 1877, is 152. amounting to S623, 813 As.
The surplus fund. May !, was sos, S40.91; from
May /, 1876, to April 80, 1877, the receipts were
from assessments, S219, HI. 80; membership fees,
81, 870 interest, So, $50 .26; other sources Sc.
$50 13. Total, 1927, o05. SO. The disbursements
were: Agents. commissions, S11. 502. 53; fees on
rejected applications, S276; ledger accounts,
so04 10; to Treasurer, s216, OLE 80. Total, so27,
095 Ca Benefits paid, S180, 278 Is; average
benefit, 81, 332; increase in surplus fund, Se3,-
0S3, 81: certificates issued, 500. Salaries, post
age ETC., for the year, 81. lit. l6. The Society is
prosperous and doing noble benevolent work.
The p,xth annual meeting Of the Society was recent
" held IN Princeton. About eighty delegates were
present and represented, as members and proxies,
!, $50 votes, out Of membership OF near 8. 600.
THE following officers were reelected: Dewitt c.
creGier, Chicago, President; James a:
naw1cy, Dixon, yice-President; George Il.
sampsou, Princeton, Secretary, r. B.
Foster, Princeton. Treasurer; A. H. Thomp-
sou, II. D., Princeton, Medical Exam
fner The following Directors were elected: James
A. Hawley, Dixon; Dewitt c. cteeier, Chicago;
cans Gassbgfg; 'ason Ss@st konn m;ner
Glenn, Mt. Sterling; T. D. CAN'T, Peoria: F. ".
j: G.. :Elwood, of Joliet, offered the following
resolution:
nes:ag sssi1a n w siause Tie
State Of Illinois ortne purpose Of Changing the !oca
ion Bloomington. to be acted on at our next annual
meeting.
The object Of the resolution is to locate the otce
of the Society at 4 more accessible place than
Princeton. F0iee.
MISCELLANEOUS.
rt Pm IL nuf 8nH
matter interesting TO the craft
j. B. Rosencrantz. II. P, of Harvard CHAPTER,
Harvard, ILL.,, was in the city last week, looking
after regalia, etc. for hts Chapter.
At the annual conclaye Of Gourgas Chapter Of
Rose Ctoi1, eighteenth degree Of the a. H.
, 1877-05-27
TEE STORY OF A PICTURE.

nv
"eobsetve In the Paris Figaro OF the 1st inst.
MI Dttailie's "Saluting the Wounded" which
ne Of the most popular pictures in the pres
.u oalon' Is said to have history. but that this
as'o's is "thc secret Of Polichinelle, that is
nh3' secret which everybody knows but no
w teaa Although describing very fully the
PRINCIPAL pictures In the Salon, Figaro eagely
ssa'es that while knowing well the .'sccrct" "
aa ~ reference to this one, it also KNOWS how to
nSaent "her silence is advisable.
~ ~ means means Of private letter Just received
iatssi; m raIs We hare become acquainted With the
tbis tbi1aaea oasas secret; and as newspaper laws in
- country are somewhat more elastic than in
-l.s, 1noee, xe do not hesitate to give it to tho
Nsa4sss TIa o. the Etraity Post:
b4ionns oslnal title OF Detsille's picture. which
h. hEs % Mr. Francis Hawks, Of this city, and
r.. Ipas peaas been seen BY many per333ns here,
h =. russian e 81 Prisoners" The artist painted
h I'LL ~ ~ Hawks last winter, on condition that
II Su.u ~ oe returned to Paris for exhibition
1rraas ms Years Salon. When it had been re-
non4s1 olsa Marshal MacAlahon is sad to have been
n,intins isu as to the propricty OF exposing
ssssa Ieifekeatlng Prussan prisoners BE
n,int.a~ no~ many Prisoners there were in the
a0h y =, About twcnty,'' was tho reply.
d;E4,,.I that is all t" said be, "thcre can be no
49,. certainly, @ VIC touk at least as many
rp,nh.s ), 1l1ef can't make fuss about the
otbr- -. Nevertheless, for some reason or
rnan,a. Iae artist received notice from the
pot * oi The Salon that tho picture would
b. d;d -. az ne had no other work ready, and as
temhat ~ care to be left out In tLc cold, lie de-
tians is. ~ thc last moment to change his Prus-
aad ~ D .Anstrians. He gave them new caps,
ther Is1ally un;ially transformed various details oi
besde d.hnotm. ~ @ On the opening day placard
tousb ~. hs Work requested the public mot to
~. EuS pCturg IN afcf11nt af re,.cnf na;rf-
nv ,1on.se rne story of the change soon made its
nys .us st,uss tne bouicrards, and Dctaillc's work
e.a7,s =; more Spectators than any other
kry Is Il, y. .ae exhibition. In Paris, where mvs-
o. rns<;a ~ t!at is needed to make small subject
atbemap -, laIZe one, the tafes are breezy with
Mt ant,'naa.sn "a,sn the newspapers dare not touch.
frust.n o.: Lies doubtless thought that twenty
Tie nna !p!lsoDe:s suggested too muth Of truth,
iteuch Was SANDER OIL the prowrss Of the