Reports Of Meetings.

had sustained in the loss of his daughter . A wreath was unanimously , ordered to be sent . This Lodge must be congratulated on the very successful start made in its new quarters .

We noted the following Brethren present : Silverthorne P . M ., Ives , Meadows W . M ., Levay , Josephs , H . Emanuel , Doubtfire , Brandon , Beeves , & c . Bro . Dimes was elected W . M . for next Tuesday evening , at 7-30 p . m .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE nsual weekly meeting was held at Bro . George Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , on Tuesday , when the chair was occupied by Bro . G . Weaver , a most persevering'Brother who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , -with Bro . F . Beesley as candidate . The acting

W M . had able assistants in Bro . C . T . Brown S . W ., C E . Lilly J . W ., T . W . Mogford S . D ., F . Beesley J . D ., W . M . Eoberts W . M . 733 I . G ., B . J . Eogers P . M . 733 Treas ., F . Wortham Sec , W . G . Hillier P . M . 1366 2090 Preceptor . Among others present were Bros . H . Bagnell , J . Wynman , G . Butcher , & c .

The charge was given by Bro . T . W . Mogford S . D . in excellent style . The Preceptor worked the first and second section of the first lecture . Bro . Brown was elected W . M . for next meeting , and further progress was reported in the arrangements for the annual supper on the 12 th prox .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . A SUCCESSFUL meeting was anticipated for Monday , when Brother S . Manne was to occupy the chair for the first time , and the large number of members and visitors who were present had no reason to be disappointed at the fare put before them .

Bro . Manne was supported by Bro . J . C . Hayes W . M .-elect 1425 as S . W ., F . Corthine J . W ., Ferguson P . M . 177 Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Sec , S . Fowles S . D ., H . Campbell J . D ., Henry Crookes I . G ., A . Clark P . M . 1668 Steward , E . J . Potter , J . M . Lamble , T . C Brown , C Carter , J . Chubb , J . H . B . Kelly , F . Beesley , J . Wynman , T . H . Watts , J . D . Hood , C Biemann , J . Cruttenden , J . W . Curtis P . M . 733 , T . Middleweek , J . Hoffmann 1623 , J . G . Henrich 1623 , J . Hielbron 1668 , H . Harris 477 , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chubb acting as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the Preceptor worked the first section of the Lecture , assisted by the Brethren . The visitors were admitted as members , and Bro . Hayes was elected to the chair for the 11 th inst ., Monday next being " Officers' night , " when the chiefs of the Mother Lodge will occupy their respective positions .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . THE usual weekly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held at Brother Weight's , Lord Napier , London Fields , on Saturday , 25 th ult ., Brother Islip W . M ,, Sexton S . W ., Lintott J . W ., G . Kebbell S . D ., Friedlander J . D ., Busby I . G ., Fairclough P . M . Preceptor , G . Edwards Asst . Preceptor , Harry

Willsmer acting Secretary , Ives P . M ., Siegenberg P . M ., Pierce , Pitt , Thomas , Eoyen , Hope , Phillips , Wbittemore , Goldsmith , Blunderfield , Greenbaum , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother Edwards candidate . Bro . A . Eusby delivered the ancient charge in a very commendable manner . Brothers Hope , Phillips and Greenbaum separately answered the questions qualifying for the second degree .

Bro . Edwards , assisted by Bro . Fairclough and the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture , and Bro . Eusby the second section . Brothers Phillips and Goldsmith were elected members , and Bro . Sexton W . M . for the next meeting .

CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . AT the Northampton Arms , Goswell Boad , E . C , on Friday , 24 th ult ., Bro . A . Humphreys W . M ., U . B . Ladler S . W ., A . J . Blake J . W ., W . J . Hunter Treas ., E . Dimes Sec , C Weeden Preceptor . Bro . Burns answered the questions leading to the second degree , was

entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed in the first degree . The W . M . and Bro . Preceptor , assisted by the Brethren , worked the first and second sections of the lecturo . The Lodge was closed and adjourned until yesterday ( Friday ) , when one OL- more Ballots of the Crusaders Charitable Association were to be drawn .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Boad , E ., on Wednesday , 29 th ult ., Bro . F . A Slater W . M ., W . Boyce P . M . S . W ., W . Joss J . W ., H . Harris S . D ., HPollock J . D ., H . Whitlock I . G-., J . De Casseres Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec > Kemp , N . B . Moffatt , Fowler , Eugg , Isaacs , Goldman , Bird , J . Gibbs P . M .

The ceremony of initiation was reheased by the W . M ., Bro . Isaacs acting as candidate . Bro . Goldman worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . J . E . Bugg , of 1298 , was elected a member . Bro . Boyce will occupy the chair on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., to which date the Lodge was adjourned .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . A MEETING was held at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Boad , N ., on Friday , 24 th ult ., Bro . Tom Matthews W . M ., Capt . Schlosshauer S . W ., J . J . Lamigeon W . M . J . W ., F . Dunstan P . M . Preceptor , T . I . Bird P . M . P . Z . Treasurer , Harry Willsmer Secretary , Jones S . D ., Mason J . D ., Friedlander I . G ., Witte , Geo . Clark P . M ., D . Bomain , Keighley , Tilley , Piatt , Barnes , Bishop , Symons , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Tilley candidate .

Bro . Bomain rehearsed the investiture of Officers . Bro . Symons was elected a member of the Lodge , and Bro . Schlosshauer W . M . for this week . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously carried and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Matthews , for his success as W . M . for the first time in this or any other Lodge of Instruction , our Brother having only been a member of the Craft about six months .

A meeting of the Charities Association was afterwards held , and four ballots were taken . Bros . E . Jourden , A . A . Barnes , T . E . Jones , and T . I . Bird being the successful members . This makes the 24 th subscribership that has been balloted for since 25 th October , making 120 guineas that will have been paid to thc general Institutions .

Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 .

THE usual weekly meeting was held at the Midland Hotel , St . Pancras , on Wednesday , Bro . E . G . Smerdon W . M ., E . D . Cummings S . W ., J . D . Hood J . W ., J . Wynman S . D ., F . Patisson J . D ., W . Lawrence P . M . 2168 Preceptor , J . W . Dixon P . M . 2168 Secretary , A . Ingram I . G . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Dixon P . M . candidate . Bro Cummings was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . Great credit is due to the W . M . for the able manner in which he initiated the candidate .

A subscription Cinderella , in aid of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys ,, was held on Friday of last week at the King ' s Hall of the Holborn Eestaurant . Upwards of 400 ladies and gentlemen were present , about half being attired in fancy dress .

It is anticipated that the entertainment , which was a very enjoyable one , will be the means of adding a very substantial sum to the Institution , says the " City Press . " Great credit is due to Bro . Kemp for organising it .

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The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Drury Lane . —Grand Opera in English . Lyceum . —8 , Shades of Night . 8 * 45 , For the Crown . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Globe . —8 , The Journey ' s End . 9 , Charley ' s Aunt . Matinee , Saturday , 3 .. Prince of Wales ' s . —7-45 , A Woman ' s Caprice . 8 , Biarritz . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . 30 . Gaiety . —8 , The Shop Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . .

Terry's . —8 , Outward Bound . 8-45 , Jedbury Jun . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Avenue . —8 , Two of a trade . 9-30 , The New Barmaid . Matinee , Saturday . Haymarket . —8-30 , Trilby . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 * 30 . Duke of York's . —8 , The Gay Parisienne . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 30 . Lyric . —8-15 , The Sign of the Cross . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Savoy . —740 , After All . 8 * 20 , The Grand Duke , or the Statutory Duel .

Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Adelphi . —8 , One of the best . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Comedy . —8 , The Guinea Stamp . 9 , A Mother of Three . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Court . —8 , A Highland Legacy . 9 , Mrs . Ponderbury . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . St . James ' s . —8 , The Prisoner of Zenda . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 .

Princess ' s . —8 , The Star of India . Opera Comique . —8-15 , Shanxus O'Brien . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Shaftesbury . —8-15 , The Sin of St . Hilda . Daly ' s . —8 , The Gheisha ; A story of a Tea-House . Matinee . Saturday , 2-30 . Garrick . —8 , The Bogue ' s Comedy . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Vaudeville . —8-15 , Papa ' s wife . 9 , A night out . Royalty . —8-15 , Monsieur de Paris . 9-10 , The new baby .

Alhambra . —7-50 , Variety Entertainment . Two Grand Ballets . 9-10 , Blue Beard . 10 , The Animatographe . 11 , Lochinvar . Empire . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . 8 . 5 , New Ballet Divertissement , La Danse . 9-45 , Cinematographe . 10-20 , Second edition of Ballet Faust . The Cinematographe , every afternoon , 3 , 4 , and 5 o ' clock . Palace . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment , Tableaux Vivants , & c . Matinee , Saturday , 2-15 .

Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 . . Oxford . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Matinfee , Saturday , 2 * 30 . Olympia . —Grand Sporting and Military Show . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Royal Aquarium . —Open at 10 ; close at 11-30 , Constant Amusement . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-30 also .

The London . —Grand Variety Entertainment . Mohawk Minstrels . —( Agricultural Hall . )—Daily . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . Maskclyne ' s Magical Entertainment . Moore and Burgess Minstrels . —St . James ' s Hall , Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday , 3 . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street ) . —Open daily .

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