Annual Dinner Of The Westbourne Instruction Lodge, No. 733.

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE WESTBOURNE INSTRUCTION LODGE , No . 733 .

THE Brethren of this prosperous and hard-working Lodge held their annual dinner last week at Bro . E . Stevens ' s , the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , W ., when the chair was occupied by the worthy Treasurer Bro . R . J . Rogers P . M ., whilst the vice-chair was taken by Bro . George Mogford P . M . Secretary .

The Dinner was also attended by the following Officers of the Mother Lodge ; Bros . George Weaver W . M ., C . T . Brown P . M ., C . E . Lilley S . W ., H . Bagnall S . D ., F . Beesley I . G ., Percy Wheeler A . D . C ., R . B . Hopkins Org ., C . Halston and George Goddard Stewards ; also the following other members : Bros . G . Graham , E . Stevens , H . C . Phipps , T . Mogford P . M ., T . Ison , E . Shears , J . Bartlett , G . Walker , R . Knight , T . Matthews , C .

Richard , W . J . Lewis , T . Turner , C . S . Mote , C . J . Biorn P . M ., E . T . Folley . T . Vine , J . Wynman , and several others , in all about 50 Brethren sitting down to the bountiful and excellent repast . The dinner was highly appreciated , and at its conclusion the Chairman said he had pleasure in giving as the first toast of the evening that of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen . This toast , as well as that of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , was most heartily received , with musical honours .

Bro . G . D . Mogford then sang " Queen of the Earth " in excellent style . By desire of the Chairman Bro . F . Beesley gave the toast of the evening —The Westbourne Lodge of Instruction . He said he was taken rather unawares in being thus called upon , but he felt no hesitation in urging upon them to heartily honour the toast , as he regarded Instruction Lodges as the backbone of proficiency in Freemasonry , and felt that no Brother could expect to hold a prominent place in his Mother Lodge without attending

some proper school of Masonry , where he would gain both instruction in the ritual , and experience in the ceremonial work . He especially wished prosperity for the Westbourne Lod ge of Instruction . Their Chairman that evening , Bro . Rogers Deputy Preceptor of the Lodge , was a hard worker in the Craft , and was esteemed by every member who knew him , and in submitting the toast of the Instruction Lodge he called upon the Brethren to give a particularly hearty welcome to Bro . Rogers , whose name he had very much pleasure in coupling with the toast , as also that of Bro . George Mogford Secretary of the Lodge .

Bro . Rogers received a hearty reception on rising to respond . He desired to thank Bro . Beesley for his very kind remarks , the Brethren for the hearty reception of the toast , and all for receiving his name so heartily in connection with the toast of their Lodge . He had much pleasure in saying that since last year they had given twenty guineas to the Boys School , andas Treasurer—he was also pleased to say that the Lodge stood on a very firm

footing , with a nice little balance in hand . By their new Bye-laws it was arranged that as soon as the funds allowed five guineas would be voted to one of the Institutions , in the name of one of the members , selected by ballot . He felt that the carrying out of this arrangement would be for the benefit of the Lodge , and promised that as long as he remained its Treasurer he would do his utmost for its welfare .

Bro . George Mogford Secretary of the Lodge also received a hearty reception on rising . He thanked Bro . Beesley for having coupled his name with the toast , and assured the Brethren of the Lodge of Instruction that the little work he had to do was always a pleasure , and if the Brethren were satisfied he was well paid . The next toast the Chairman had the pleasure of bringing forward was that of the Mother Lodge . He said they recruited their numbers from the

members of the Mother Lodge . They were very pleased to see its Worshipful Master present that evening ; no doubt they would all agree with him that the three degrees that Brother had rehearsed at the last meeting had been gone through in such a perfect manner as to reflect credit not only on himself , but on the Lodge of which he was the ruler , and also on the Lodge where he gained instruction . He had great pleasure in coupling the name of Bro . Weaver W . M . with the toast .

Bro . George Weaver W . M . was most cordially received . He sincerely thanked the Brethren for their kindness . The knowledge of Freemasonry he had had been gained b y attending Lodges of Instruction , and principally from Bro . Rogers and Bro . George Mogford . He was happy to say he was well supported by his Officers in the Westbourne Lodge , and assured them that as W . M . of their Mother Lodge he would do his utmost to give all the satisfaction that was expected .

Bro . Biorn P . M . had very much pleasure in adding a few words . Having been a member of the Lodge since 1879 he was highly delighted to hear such excellent reports of the Instruction Lodge . He had heard of Bro . Weaver the W . M . of the Mother Lodge that the working he had done on the first night after his installation was unsurpassable , and he congratulated that Brother on his ability , and the other members of the Lodge on having so excellent a ruler .

The Visitors toast was next given from the chair , the President saying that whether at the Mother Lodge or the Instruction Lodge they were always most happy to see visitors . He assured the guests they would always receive a most hearty welcome , and if they would join the Instruction Lodge the members would be pleased . He called upon Bros . Vine , Muzzle , Knight and Lewis to respond .

Bro . Vine said he was pleased to respond , and being a member o £ their great and ancient Societ y for over 20 years he was pleased to hear such grand remarks about the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction . If they would accept him as a member he would be pleased to join . He thanked the Chairman and Brethren for their kind reception . Bro . Muzzle said it was through the kindness of Bro . Stevens that he was present . He sincerely thanked the Chairman for having been received in so cordial a manner , and , like the previous speaker , he would be pleased to join the Instruction Lodge on a future date .

Bro . Lewis said it was an unexpected pleasure to be called upon . He was not a member of 20 years standing , but one of ten years , and he was sure that no Brother could do better than join such an Instruction Lodge as the Westbourne , especially if ho desired to do the work in a regular Lodge to the satisfaction of himself or his fellows . He felt that in the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction they would gain all the knowledge they required . Personally , he would be most happy to join the Lodge .

Bro . Knight said he highly appreciated having been called upon to respond . He had spent a most jolly evening , and thanked the Chairman and Brethren for their kindness . He also would be pleased to join the Instruction Lodge . Bro . G . Mogford P . M . Secretary in an eloquent speech gave the toast of the Chairman , saying it required no words from him to point out the good and many qualifications of Bro . Rogers . Bro . Rogers , in reply , thanked Bro . Mogford for his flattering remarks and the Brethren for the hearty way in which they had received the toast

Annual Dinner Of The Westbourne Instruction Lodge, No. 733.

He was sorry Bro . Dehane their Preceptor was not present ; he hoped it was not illness that kept him away . Before he sat down he would like to retaliate by proposing the health of the Vice-chairman , who , he trusted , would long remain the Secretary of their Lodge . Bro . Mogford returned thanks . Whatever he could do towards promoting the welfare of the Lodge he would be happy to undertake .

The toast of the Host and Hostess was next given from tho chair , Bro . Rogers saying that Bro . Stevens and his wife deserved the greatest compliment for the able manner in which the dinner had been served . Everything was perfection , in fact it could not have been better . He might also tell them that it was through Bro . Stevens he joined the Craft , about fifteen years ago . They all knew him as one of the very best , and they wished him and Mrs . Stevens good health and prosperity . The toast was most cordially received , and tbe Brethren joined in according it musical honours .

Bro . Stevens , who is a very popular host , and an old member of the Westbourne Lodge , was very heartily received . He said they were quite right in saying his wife and himself had done their best to give satisfaction . He was pleased to hear they had succeeded , and on behalf of Mrs . Stevens and himself he thanked the Brethren for their very kind utterances . He had enjoyed himself and hoped all had done the same . As for spending a very enjoyable evening , he wished they had similar jollifications a few times more during the year . Again he thanked them all .

Thus terminated another annual banquet of the strong and popular Westbourne Lodge , a very pleasant evening being spent , with an excellent programme of music . Among the artistes ware Bro . George Goddard , who , as a professional , was deservedly several times encored ; Bro . C . Rickard enlivened the company with some excellent songs , and Bros .

George Mogford , T . Vine , T . Turner , P . Wheeler , George Weaver and T . Mogford added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening with their musical talent . Bro . A . C . Hawkins Organist of the Mother Lodge officiated at the piano , in his usual able manner . The last song of the evening was rendered by Bro . Vine , and joined in by the company— " One more glass before we part . "

Masonic Sonnet.

Masonic Sonnet .

To Right Worshipful Brother His Excellency , Lord Henniker , on his appointment as Grand Master of the Isle of Man Province . WE greet thee well , my Lord , aye , more than well , And for thy Rulership feel thankful hearts , Hearts , that our strength of words too feebly tell The joy thy presence in our Craft imparts . Full well we know Obedience must be ours ,

Prudence and Temperance , Justice , Fortitude , Brotherly Love , and Truth that still endowers The Faith and Hope around our pathway strewed . All these we tend submissive , at thy shrine ,

And thank the Maker of Earth , Sea and Sky—The Grand Geometrician—the Divine—The Architect—the Builder—the Most High . And pray that long on thee He'll fondly smile To Guide thy Brethren in their well-loved Isle ! CHAS . F . FOESHAW , LL . D . Bradford . Honorary Member of Lodge " Tynwald . "

The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Adelphi . —8 , The Man in the Iron Mask . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Avenue . —8-15 , The Rift within the Lute . 8-50 , The Cuckoo . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Comedy . —8 ' 15 , A Lady of Quality . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 Court . —8-15 . For Love of Prim . 9 , A Court Scandal . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Criterion . —Thursday , 6 th April , The Tyranny of Tears . Daly ' s . —8-15 , A Greek Slave . Matinee . Saturday , 230 .

Duke of York's . —8 , Chums . 8-45 , The Adventure of Lady Ursula . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Gaiety . —8-15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Garrick . —8 , The Three Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Globe . —Saturday , 8 th April , The Gay Lord Quex . Hay market . —8-10 , A Golden Wedding . 9 , The Manoeuvres of Jane .

Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 ' 15 . Her Majesty's—815 , The Musketeer . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-15 . Lyric . —Wednesday , 5 th April , L'amour Mouille . Prince of Wales . —8 , The Only Way . Princess's . —7 ' 45 , Woman and Wine . Royalty . —8-15 , Confederates . 9 , A Little Ray of Sunshine . Matinee , Saturday , 3 .

Savoy . —815 , The Lucky Star . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Belle of New York . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . St . James's . —8 , A Repentance . 8-45 , The Ambassador . Matinee Wednesday 2 . Strand . —8-15 , An Empty Stocking . 9 , What happened to Jones . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 .

Terry ' s . —8-20 , Sweet Lavender . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Vaudeville . —8 , A Woman's Love . 9 , On and Off . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Dalston . —7-45 , The Second Mrs . Tanqueray . Grand . —Next week , The Sign of the Cross . Queen ' s Opera House , Crouch End . —Next week , My "Soldier" Boy . Alhambra . —7 . 45 , Variety Entertainment . Jack Ashore , Red Shoes , & c . Aquarium . —The Fisheries , Varied Performances , & c , twice daily .

Empire . —7-50 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet , Alaska , & c . London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Oxford . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . On the Roofs . Saturday 2-30 , also . Palace . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . Saturday , 2 also . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 also .

Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Alexandra Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Egyptian Hall —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street Station ) . —Open daily . Portrait models of modern celebrities , & c . Olympia . —Barnurn and Bailey ' s Show .