The Boys School Festival.

Lord Henry acknowledged the compliment , and said Lady Henry had desired him to return her sincere thanks for the vote they had just been good enough to pass . She also desired him to express the pleasure she had felt at what she had seen there that day . Ono could but be delighted at the spirit that seemed to prevail in the School . He congratulated the boys on the report the Head Master had been able to give of them , and hoped all would turn out good citizens of our great empire .

The next item on the programme was an operatic performance by the pupils , and this , though carried through by the boys with considerable ability , was a great disappointment to many of those present who were aware of what the pupils could do in this direction . The piece represented was a comic opera in three acts written and composed specially for the occasion by Mr . Herbert Hilton , A . R . C . O ., A . R . C . M ., a former music master of the Institution , which , to our mind , fell very flat , and was far from interesting , the first two

acts especially being pitched in so dismal a strain as to make it really a tax to have to sit them out , while there was little throughout the piece to arouse the enthusiastic spirit the boys have shown on more than one similar occasion iu the past . But this was not all that calls for criticism ; one could have overlooked much if the' boys had been left to themselves in the performance ; as it was the introduction of two of the Masters of the School among the characters was matter for further regret , and what might

otherwise have proved an enjoyable representation can only now be looked back upon as a qualified success . Still , if those who are responsible for the arrangement of such matters take a lesson from the experience gained , and limit all future performances strictly to the pupils , and at the same time endeavour to select something lively for representation , we feel sure the boys will soon regain the high reputation they enjoyed previous to Tuesday's performance . The title of the piece represented was " Sweet Marjorie , or the Monk's ruse , " the cast being as follows :

The Hon . Gerald de Beer ( the heir of the De Beers , in love with Marjorie ) ... ... ... ... ... Mr . G . Roberts Capt . Yellow ( Guardian of Marjorie , 9 th cousin of the De Beers , a believer in ghosts , & c . ) ... ... ... R . Chinneck Father Wisdom ( Chief Friar ) ... ... ... ... E . Whale Brother Small ... ... ... ... Mr . H . Francombe

„ Tall A . Clarke „ Tom ... ... ... ... ... J . Bangeley „ John ... ... ... ... ... j . Longbottom

,, Alexander ... ... ... ... ... W . Bennett Lawyer Sharp ... ... ... ... ... H . Seabrook Valet ( of De Beer ) ... ... ... ... ... H . Tanner The Ghost ... ... ... ... ... ... L . Cunat Countess Lad y Small Beer ( great-aunt of Gerald ) ... E . Barker Marjorie Chichester ( ward of Capt . Yellowin love with

, Gerald ) ... ... ... ... ... ... c . Callander Dorothy \ ... ... ... ... ... ... R . Bradshaw Maud ... ... ... ... ... ... W . Holland Florence L Daughters of Capt . Yellow ... ... P . Harrison Eva ... ... ... ... ... ... P . Coleman

Daisy ... ... ... ... ... ... R . Jay , Chorus of Friars . Chorus of Girls . Later in the evening some of the boys gave a series of Gymnastic Exercises in the playground , the display being excellent , and calling forth the heartiest approval of those who witnessed it . As we said last year the instructor in this recent addition to the training of the boys is most successful in tha branch of the School work with which he is entrusted .

Fidelity Lodge Mark Masons.

FIDELITY LODGE MARK MASONS .

A MEETING of surviving members of this old Lodge , No . 31 , formerly held at the Norfolk Arms , Hyde , was held on the 26 th ult ., with the object of considering steps for its revival . The P . M ., S . W ., and J . W ., have the matter in hand . It was agreed to receive and affiliate three well known members , all Past Grand Officers of Cheshire , and

members of No . 11 , Birkenhead , and instal them as Officers of the revived Lodge . Of three old members surviving , Bro . John Yarker was "W . M . 1858-9 , having received the degree in the Travelling Mark Lodge , 15 th July 1855 ; Bro . Adolphus Eicholz ,

in the same Lodge , 16 th July 1854 ; and Bro . James Eelph , in the Fidelity Lodge , No . 31 ( E . G . ) , 16 th March 1859 . There must also be two or three members yet surviving in the neighbourhood of Hyde , and steps were to be taken to ascertain their whereabouts .

Bro . Alderman Frank Green and Bro . T . B . Dewar have been elected Sheriffs of the City of London for the year commencing September . We respectfully tender to each our hearty good wishes and congratulations .

DEMONSTRATION AT GAINSBOROUGH . ON Wednesday afternoon and evening of last week Bro . W . H . Hanson , of the Yarborough Lodge , Gainsborough , entertained the brethren , their wives , and a number of friends at his residence , Winbern House . Luncheon was served on the lawn to about 80 guests , and after this Dr . Mackinder , as the oldest Freemason , presented Miss Eva Hansonwho had just attained

, her 21 st birthday , with a handsome dressing case , the gift of the Brethren . Bro . Hanson acknowledged the gift in glowing terms , and the guests adjourned to Thonock Park , and witnessed the inspection of the Lads' Brigade , after which tea was served . A cricket match between ladies and gentlemen afterwards took place , ending in favour of the former .

OLD Books and Curiosities relating to Freemasonry or other Secret Societies wanted . Address , W . W . Morgan , New Barnet .

Lodge Meetings Next Week.

LODGE MEETINGS NEXT WEEK .

Fuller particulars as to place of meeting of the undermentioned Lodges are given in the Freemasons' Calendar and Pocket Book ( published by . Grand Lodge for the benefit of the Charity Fund ) .

Monday . 16 Royal Alpha , Metropole 1319 Asaph , Freemasons ' -hall 1321 Emblematic . Criterion 1924 Wickham , Brockley 1996 Priory of Acton , Acton 2535 Fellowship , Frascati 2578 National Artillery , Criterion

113 Unanimity , Preston 119 Sun , Sq . & Compass , Whiteh ' v ' n 156 Harmony , Plymouth 328 St . John , Torquay 331 Phoenix Ho . & Prudence , Truro 431 St . George , N . Shields 622 St . Cuthberga , Wimborne 850 St . Oswald , Ashbourne

928 Friendship , Petersfield 977 Fowey , Fowey 1045 Stamford , AHrincham 1071 Zetland , Saltash 1077 Wilton , Blackley 1211 Goderich , Leeds 1239 Wentworth , Sheffield 1254 Semper Fidelis , Exeter 1264 Neptune , Liverpool 1452 St . Margaret , Lowestoft

1573 Carodoc , Swansea 1954 Molesworth , Wadebridge 2163 Jersey , Southall 2166 Cotchele , Calstock 2520 P . of Wales , Newcastle-on-Tyne 2586 St . Nicholas , Scarborough

Tuesday . 171 Amity , Ship and Turtle 2524 Train Bands , Finsbury Barr'ks . 70 St . John , Plymouth 103 Beauford , Bristol 124 Marquis of Granby , Durham 158 Adam , Sheerness 252 Harmonic , Dudley

265 Royal Yorkshire , Keighley 364 Cambrian , Neath 393 St . David , Berwick 421 Loyal of Industry , S'thmolton 510 St . * Martin , Liskeard 558 Temple , Folkestone 660 Camalodunum , New Malton 673 St . John , Liverpool 734 Londesborough , Bridlington 804 Carnarvon , Havant 847 Fortesaue , Honiton

960 Bute , Cardiff 974 Pentalpha , Bradford 1002 Skiddaw , Cockermouth 1244 Marwood , Redcar 1310 Harrow , Harrow 1619 Sackville , East Grinstead 1780 Albert Edward , Southampton 1785 St . Petroc , Padstow 1981 Arnold , East Molesey 2129 Dorothy Vernon , Bakewell 2490 Ampthill , Ampthill

Wednesday . 74 Athol , Birmingham 86 Loyalty , ' Prescot 94 Phoenix , Sunderland 137 Amity , Poole 159 Brunswick , East Stonehouse 168 Mariner , Guernsey 282 Bedford , Tavistock 298 Harmony , Rochdale 326 Moira of Honour , Bristol 327 St . John , Wigton

4 U 6 JN'thern Uounties , jNcasus-on-x . 417 Faith & Unanimity , Dorchester 429 Royal Navy , Ramsgate 838 Franklin , Boston 970 St . Anne , East Looe 1003 Prince of Wales , Jersey 1013 Royal Victoria , Liverpool 1085 Haitington , Derby 1167 Alnwick , Alnwick 1431 St . Alphege , Solihull

1461 Clauseritum , Woolston 1549 Abereorn , Great Stanmore 1660 Arlecdon , Frizzington 1736 St . John , Halifax 1783 Albert Edward , Huddersfield 1862 Stranton , West Hartlepool

2024 Raymond Thrupp , Hampt'n Ct . 2382 Loyal Hay , Hay Thursday . Quarterly Court , Girls School , at 12 . 1155 Excelsior , 1227 Upton , Great Eastern Hotel 1642 Earl of Carnarvon , Ladbroke-i . 35 Medina , Cowes 116 Royal Lancashire , Olne 130 Royal Gloucester , Southampton 208 Three Gd . Principles , Dewsbury 216 Harmonic . Tiivernool

275 Harmony , Huddersfield 283 Amity , Haslingden 318 True and Faithful , Helston 333 Royal Preston , Preston 337 Candour , Uppermill 369 Limestone Rock , ditheroe 381 Harmony & Industry , Darwen 437 Science , Wincanton 546 Etruscan , Longton 630 St . Cuthbert , Howden 710 Pleiades , Totnes

816 Royd , LittJeboro ' 973 Royal Somerset , Frome 991 Tyne , Wallsend 1099 Huyshe , Stoke , Devonport 1145 Equality , Accriiigton 1164 Eliot , St . Germans 1182 Duke of Edinburgh , Liverpool 1213 Bridgewater , Eccles 1235 Phcenix St . Ann , Buxton 1273 St . Michael , Sittingbourne 1587 Chorlton , Chorlton-cum-Hardy 1416 Falcon , Thirsk

1495 Arkwright , Matlock Bath 1583 Corbet , Towyn 1697 Hospitality , Waverfoot 1750 Coleridge , Clevedon 1915 Graystone , Whitstable 1992 Tennant , Cardiff 2091 Castleberg , Settle 2234 Onslow , Guildford 2262 Dagmar , Wraysbury 2278 Kingswood , Broxbourne

2285 Eden , Workington 2343 Sir William Harpur , Bedford 2372 James Terry , Waltham Cross 2420 Fd . de Rothschild , Waddesdon 2449 Duke of York , Manchester 2501 Ixion , Buckhurst Hill

Friday . Quarterly Court , Boys School , at 4 1602 Sir Hugh Myddelton , Islington 81 Doric , Woodbridge 426 Shakespeare , Spilsby 458 Aire and Calder , Goole 516 Phcenix , Stowmarket 526 Honour , Wolverhampton 566 St . Germain , Selby 712 Lindsey , Louth . 1001 Harrow-rate & Claro , Harr ' we'te

1087 Beaudesert , Leighton Buzzard 1102 Mirfield , Mirfield 1121 Wear Valley , Bishop Auckland 1224 Stour Valley , Sudbury 1428 United Service , Landport 1605 De la Pole , Hull 1676 St . Nicholas , Newcastle-on-Tyne 1826 Parthenon , Croydon 1983 Martvn . Southwold

2554 Manchester , Manchester 2558 Furnival , Sheffield Saturday . 1685 Guelph , Leyton 1686 Paxton , Camberwell 2384 Mitcham , Lower Mitcham 2579 Lewisham , Lewisham 308 Prince George , Eastwood 336 Benevolence , Marple

869 Gresham , Chestnut Park 1415 Campbell , Hampton Court 1755 Eldon , Portishead 2006 Tilbury , Purfleet 2105 Cama , Hampton Court 2147 Grays Valley , St . Mary Cray 2246 Cyclist , Croydon 2326 Wigan , Wigan

Several items of interest are held over owing to pressure on our space .