(special to press association.)

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume IX, Issue 1652, 16 June 1887, Page 2

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LONDON, Jnne 13. The whaler Westye will leave London shortly for a cruise in Antarctic waters. The owner is urging this opportunity upon those interested in an Antarctic expedition, and requests, a prompt decision as to whether they will charter the vessel to make the expedition. He wishes his brother to have command. The Agents-General's illumination in honor of the Jubilee will be one of the largest effects to be witnessed in London. June 15. A meeting of Freemasons was held at the Albert Hall last night. Fully 1000 were present. The Prince of Wales, Prince Albert Victor and the Duke of Connaught attended, and a congratulatory address to the Queen was adopted. Iv honor of the Jubilee 35 Indians and Colonials were admitted to the past rank Grand Officers. The following are the colonial appointments : — New South Wales — Mr. Charles Stokes, deacon ; Mr. Francis Wright, sword-bearer; Mr. Arthur Bray, standard -becirer. Queensland — Mr. Barron Barnett, deacon. Victoria — Dr. Clarke, junior-warden; Dr. Wilmott, deacon ; Mr. Thomas Lenipriere, swordbearer. Tasmania — Mr. George Smith, sword-bearer; NewZealaud — Dr.Deamer, (Christchurch), Sir Eobert Stout and Mr. George S. Cooper, assistant-directors of corernonies; Messrs. James Kerr and William Lodder, sword-bearers.