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MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . THE regular meeting was hold at tho Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 22 nd ult ., Bro . Fred Hilton P . M . 1-158 P . P . G . D . C . W . M . There was a very good attendance . Two initiations were due , but only one candidate put in an appearance , Mr . Frank Albert Slowe , Portland Street , Manchester , who , after being regularly balloted for , received his first impressions of Freemasonry at the hands of the W . M .

At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , the proceedings being varied by songs , recitations , & c , contributed by Bros . Fred Hilton W . M ., Henry Nail P . BI . P . P . G . Treas . ( W . L . ) I . P . M ., E . A . Smith S . W ., Sam Luke S . D ., F . Todd I . G ., Seth Wrigley P . M . P . G . J . D . D . G ., W . H . Purdy Organist , Edward Parnell , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 .

Bro . Nail , who was responsible for the introduction of the candidate into the Lodge , proposed the health of Bro . Slowe , which was enthusiastically received . The former , in reverting fco the general principles of Freemasonry , stated that Bro . Slowe had joined a body of gentlemen and Brothers who could fully appreciate his worth , and accord him the welcome he deserved . Bro . Slowe briefly responded .

The W . M . proposed the health of the visitors , giving them a hearty welcome . He explained that this was perhaps the only Lodge which carried out in its entirety a full musical service , and he hoped the visitors had been well satisfied . Certainly it was the object of the Officers to make the Lodge attractive , while , on the other hand , it should be as perfect as possible .

The visitors—Bros . John W . Taylor W . M . 1083 , and R . V . Critchley W . M . 1140 replied , both referring to the admirable work performed by the W . M . and his Officers , which they characterised as being Masonically correct , so far as they were able to judge . They were very much impressed with the beautiful musical ceremony , and would carry away with them some happy reminiscences . Other toasts followed .

LLANGATTOCK LODGE , No . 2547 . THE annual festival was observed on Monday , 22 nd ulfc ., when a large number of Brethren and visitors assembled in the Masonic Temple , Cardiff , to witness the installation as W . M . of Bro . Charles Jones . The Installing Master was Bro . Thomas Matthews VV . M ., and Bro . 3 . Munday P . M . acted as D . C

A pleasing feature of the proceedings was the presentation to Bro . Thomas Matthews , by Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , of a Pasfc Master's jewel in recognition of his services as W . M . for two years . This was followed by another presentation of a silver tea and coffee service to the retiring W . M ., by the members initiated during the second year of his office .

A hearty welcome was extended to the distinguished visitors present . In the evening the Brethren assembled in large numbers around the festive board afc the Royal Hotel .

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WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . AFTER the annual dinner , which was held last week , the Brethren assembled in strong force on Tuesday , to greet the new proprietor ( Bro . Morton Barnes ) at the usual quarters of the Lodge , tho Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W . Bro . Miller S . W . of the Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge , No . 2362 occupied the chair as W . M ., and was ably assisted by Bros . Major Reed S . W ., G . W . Barter J . W ., R . J . Rogers

Treasurer Acting Preceptor , G . D . Mogford P . BI . 2362 Secretary , T . W . Mogford W . M . 2362 S . D ., H . Bagnall J . D ., A . Williams I . G ., E . Thomas Steward , G . Weaver , Busby , M . Barnes , W . J . Sweet P . M . 105 , Wynman , & c . The W . M . commenced the working wifch the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Thomas acting as candidate , and he performed the ceremony in a perfect

manner , after which the charge of that degree was given . The Lodge was called off and on , aud on resuming , the W . M . opened in the second degree . Bro . G . Weaver answered tlio questions , was entrusted , and the third ceremony vvas rehearsed iu his favour , the work being again gone through most creditably .

Tho W . M . resumed the Lodgo to the first degree , and Bro . G . W . Barter was elected W . M . for next Tuesday , on account of the S . W . ' s absence for that evening . Bro . Jlorfcon Barnes , the Host , was unanimously elected a member , and suitably responded , shortly after which tho Lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON Monday , 29 th ulfc ., at Bro . E . Stevens's , Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , Paddington , Bro . G . E . Harris W . M ., W . H . Handover S . W ., W . Smith J . W ., Dehane P . M . Sec . acting Preceptor , H . Crookes S . D ., 3 . Chubb J . D ., J . H . Beardon I . G ., A . Williams Std ., W . H . Harris , S . G . Thorne , G . D . Mogford P . M ., Wynman , and others .

Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . H . Harris candidate . Bro . Thome answered the questions and vvas entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to tho second degree and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , the same Brother acting as candidate . After a few more transactions the Lodge was closed . Bro . W . Handover will preside afc next meeting as W . M .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THERE was a good attendance at this Lodge at the regular meeting on Monday , 22 nd ult ., at Ridler ' s Hotel , Holborn . Bro . B . Thorn acted as W . M ., with A . Eades S . W ., F . Foulger J . W ., R . Poore P . M . Preceptor , C S . Daunton P . M . Sec , E . Hoare S . D ., J . Gemmell J . D ., F . Collins I . G ., H . Keys , J . W . Elam .

The W . M . opened the Lodge in the first and second degrees and then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . E . Hoare , who resumed in the first degree and commenced with the ceremony of initiation , Bro . H . Keys acting as candidate . Bro . Elam answered the questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Great credit is due to Bro . E . Hoare for his working of both these ceremonies , the work being faultless . The W . M . resumed his chair and closed the Lodge in the second degree . It was proposed by Bro . Poore that a vote of thanks be recorded on the

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minutes for the able manner in which the W . M . opened and closed fche Lodge for the first time , and considering that the W . M . was but a young Mason . Bro . Eades was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , on Wednesday , 31 st ult ., Bros . W Joss W . M ., G . H . Fennell S . W ., W . Boyce P . M . J . W ., W . Bettinson S . D . J . Butcher J . D ., Burden I . G ., DeCasseres P . M . Preceptor , Thornton Sec . M . ' Corner jun ., Goodman , West , Harris , F . Bromhead P . M . '

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . M . Corper jun . acting as candidate . The Brethren assisted the W . M . to work the first section of the lecture . The Brethren assisted Bro . Boyce to work the second , Bro . F . Bromhead P . M . the third , and Bro . Harris the fourth section . Bro . Corper jun . answered the questions leading to the second degree . Bro . Fennell was elected to the chair for Wednesday next .

An appeal was made to the Brethren of this Lodge of Instruction to assist in the election of Albert Leslie Spurgeon , a candidate for the Boya Institution . As the child will be over age before the following election it is hoped this case will be well supported next week .

Entertainment Notes.

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

Criterion . —In " The Physician , " a new play of modern life , Mr . Henry Arthur Jones has given us another phase—or perhaps we should say a series of phases—of the life we live at the present time . The principal characters are not altogether of the best , but Mr . Jones has evolved a wonderfully interesting play out of far from agreeable materials . Dr . Lewin Carey , a fashionable middle-aged physician , has an intrigue with Lady Valerie Camville , who , fearful of scandal and bored wifch her lover ' s devotion , decides

to leave him . In despair Dr . Carey throws up his profession , and is about to depart for India , when he is consulted by Miss Edana Hir . de , who is anxious about the health of her sweetheart , Walter Amphiel . Attracted by her pretty face the physician promises to take up the case , and soon finds out that Amphiel is a dispicable drunkard and seducer , although posing as an advocate of teetotalism . A fine study of character is evinced in the doctor's struggle between love and duty , until Edana learns the truth and , Amphiel

conveniently dying , the usual happy ending takes place . We have so long been accustomed to see Mr . Charles Wyndham as the representative of light touch and go characters , that the more serious side of his art is at first rather startling . But those who remember his David Garrick , and his more recent Sir Jasper , can readily imagine what artistic qualifications he brings to bear upon the complicated part of Dr . Carey . The alternations of grief , hope , and love are admirably depicted , and as the play proceeds one's

sympathy is aroused and we wish him joy in his wooing . The next important character , thafc of Lady Valerie , fche bored , restless woman of society , ever in search of distraction , but finding no happiness , is faithfully represented by Miss Marion Terry . Edana is a somewhat colourless character , and gives but little scope for Miss Mary Moore ' s talents , but is of course a charming and graceful picture in the play . The wretched Walter is shown up with nervous intensity by Mr . T . B . Thalberg , and some humorous sketches of country people are given by Misses B . Vining , C

Addison , M . Clayton , and Messrs . J . G . Taylor , Kenneth Douglas , and A . E . George . The most pleasing personages are the Rev . Peregrine and Dr . Brooker , the physician ' s manly straightforward friend , both of which are capitally pourtrayed by Mr . Alfred Bishop and Mr . Leslie Kenyon . The piece is prettily mounted , and the costumes of Mesdames Moore and Terry are exquisite . Matinees will be given every Saturday afc 2 . 30 , so as to enable those living out of town an opportunity of witnessing tho performance without the inconvenience of late trains .

London Pavilion . —After a very long connection with this popular place of amusement our respected Brother Edward Swanborough has resi gned his position of manager , and has been succeeded by another worthy member of the Craft in the person of Bro . Frank Glenisfcer , who is determined to maintain the old traditions of fcho house . The programme , which embraces some of fche best known names in the music-hall profession , has all the charm

of variety , and as a special attraction there is the marvellous Sandow , who combines strength with grace in his wonderful entertainment ; Miss Jennie Mills , in "La Danse Lumineuse " ; and Mdlle . Louise Beaudot , the latest importation from the Continent . In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee a grand special matinee will be given on Monday , 26 fch instant , in aid of the special Appeal Fund of £ 100 , 000 for the Charing Cross Hospital , when all the best available talent will appear .

Garrick . — "My Friend the Prince" having now settled down into a permanent success , Bro . Brickwell , the lessee , will take the opportunity of paying a long promised visit to America , during which time he will combine business with pleasure , by negotiating on tbe other side for two or three plays he has already secured and copyrighted in this country . Bro . Brickwell hones to sail the third week in April .

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