Metropolitan : Instruction.

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 14 th ult ., Bros . W . Ornstein W . M ., L . J . Powell S . W ., W . Atkinson J . W ., A . Williams P . M Prec , R . Josey P . M . Sec , R . H . Williams P . M . S . D ., R . Reid P . M . J . D ., W Handover I . G ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., W . Hide P . M ., W . Hellier P . M ., E Lucas , J . Woolfers , L . Walsh , & c

Bro . Walsh , as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and that ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Cousens after being examined was duly raised . ON the 21 st , Bros . L . J . Powell W . M ., W . Atkinson S . W ., R . Reid P . M . J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . acting Prec , F . Oraggs P . M . Treas ., J . H . Gumming P . M . acting Sec , Woolfers S . D ., H . J . Cousens P . M . J . D ., L . Walsh I . G ., E . Fox P . M ., W . Hide P . M ., H . Bone , Ornstein , and othp . TR .

The first section of the first lecture was worked by the Brethren , under the direction of the W . M . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Jeffries was examined and entrusted , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Jeffries W . M . of the Ravensbourne Lodge delivered the three addresses usually given at the installation .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE , No . 209 O . THE well attended meeting held on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., shows how strong a hold the Craft has on the Brethren of the district , for the W . M . Bro . Herbert Wood sounded his gavel at 7 ' 45 promptly , and every Officer was in his place , with nearly twenty other Brethren .

Bro . Wood was supported by Bros . W . H . Gave S . W ., Golby J . W ., W . Hellier P . M . Prec , H . Warren acting Sec , Bratt S . D ., E . W . Scolding J . D ., G . W . Turner I . G ., Arthur Williams P . M ., Barton Jones P . M ., John H . Gumming P . M ., W . Handover , F . Cave , W . G . Cave , L . Beale , L . Youngson , Ohubb , Hattersley , Yale , Payne , Byng , Hunt , Barnett , Pomeroy , & c

Bro . L . Beale was examined and entrusted in the second degree , after which the Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Wood vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Ghubb , who resumed the Lodge to the first degree and Bro . Wood having proved his proficiency the Lodge was advanced and the passing rehearsal took place . Bro . Wood resuming the chair , lowered the Lodge , and Bro . W . H . Cave was elected W : M . for the ensuing week .

Bro . Hellier the indefatigable Preceptor has arranged for this Lodge of Instruction to pay a friendly visit to the Royal Savoy Lodge of Instruction , at the Earl Russell , St . Pancras Road , on Monday next , 7 th inst ., at 8 p . m . and he proposed a strong list of Brethren to occupy the Offices , Brethren who are renowned for their first class working .

The Searetary read a letter from Bro . Letchworth G . S .. thanking the Lodge of Instruction for telegraphing to H . R . H . the Grand Master congratulating him on his providential escape from assassination .

EARL'S COURT LODGE , No . 2765 . A MEETING was held on Wednesday , at the usual meeting place , Bro . Joel Davis's , the Greyhound , Kensington Square , W ., those present including Bros . 0 . S . Hatt W . M ., J . H . King S . W ., W . S . Lyons J . W ., A . J . Taylor acting Preceptor , J . Wynman S . D ., Joel Davis J . D ., R . R . Young I . G ., Maurice Davis , & c

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . M . Davis acting as candidate . By desire of the W . M . and Brethren , Bro . A . J . Taylor Secretary of the Lodge gave the ancient charge ; the working of Bro . Hatt , and the charge by the Secretary being highly appreciated by the company . There being several communications there was no time for further working , which was regretted by the W . M ., who hoped next time he presided to have the opportunity of rehearsing other ceremonies . The Officers for next meeting had been elected at the previous meeting .

Bro . Taylor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the excellent and faultless manner in which Bro . Hatt had fulfilled the duties of the chair in that Lodge for the first time . He might say the Brethren had received a Masonic treat , all the more appreciated as Bro . Past Master Hatt was called upon to take the chair unexpectedly .

Bro . Taylor further proposed that the meeting be adjourned until Wednesday , IGth , on account of the regular meeting taking place on Wednesday next , at the Royal Palace Hotel , Kensington .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

ASHTON DISTRICT LODGE , T . I . nnHE first regular meeting of this Lodge after Consecration and re-consti-1 tution was held at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , Dukinfield , on Tuesday , 24 th ult ., when all the Officers and a large number of the Brethren were in attendance . The W . M . Bro . Dr . Foreman P . G . D . occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . A . \ V . Siddall P . P . G . S . O . S . W ., Walter Newton P . P . G . D . J . W ., J . W . Hulley P . P . G . S . B . M . O ., Edwin Marshall S . O ., J . T . Hulse J . O ., James Fitton P . M . Sec , John Wagstaffe P . P . G . S . O . S . D ., John Hanson J . D ., George Holland I . G ., & c .

The Secretary Bro . James Fitton P . M ., after reading the minutes , was complimented on the full and lucid account rendered of the last meeting , and tho concise and exhaustive description given of the proceedings leading up to the formation and Consecration of the Lodge , containing complete details rendered with much accuracy and precision . Bro . James White P . M . 89 P . P . D . G . D . C . was balloted for and duly

advanced to . the degree of M . M . by the W . M ., the whole ceremony being performed with the greatest smoothness and accuracy , reflecting credit on each Officer from the lowest up , the excellent work of the 8 . D . Bro . Wagstaffe giving good effect , and adding much to the impressiveness of the portions connected with the principal Officers , and pointing to the forethought and wisdom of the W . M . in having selected an experienced Brother for the important office of S . D .

Bros . John Roberts and John G . Willan , members of the old Lodge , were re-obligated under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England . Several reports were received and general business transacted . The following were elected Honorary Members of the Lodge : —Bros . Major J . D . Murray P P . G . S . W . Lane P . G . O . Eng . ( Wigan ) , Dr . C . S . ' ¦ BrewerP . P . G . S . W . Ches . G . A . D . G . Eng . ( Birkenhead ) . The Lodge having been closed , the Brethren sat down to an excellent suppct , which was followed by Lo 3 al and Mark toasts . The toast of the Grand Officers was proposed by Bro . Walter Newton

Mark Masonry.

Mayor of Ashton-under-Lyne , who made some happy allusions to Earl Euston Pro G . M ., and his Officers , and the magnanimity of their latter action in doing honour to the Lodge by the appointment conferred on the W . M . Bro . Dr . Foreman briefly responded . The toast of the Prov . G . Officers was proposed by Bro . Alderman Siddall , who made pleasing references to the many good qualities of the Hon . Alan de Tatton Egerton Prov . G . M .

The toast of the W . M . was submitted by Bro . Allen Shaw , J . P ., in his usual kind and bland manner , who referred to the excellent way the W . M . performed his work , not only in that but also in many other degrees , and stated great credit was due to him for conducting the affairs of the Lodge so successfully through the period of its greatest crisis , and for still maintaining the * high tone and dignity which he had fostered so much in the days of the old Lodge .

Bro . Foreman briefly replied , thanking Bro . Shaw for his kind and too flattering remarks , and wishing he could be all his friend and Brother had pictured him . Bro . White , in responding to the toast of the newly advanced Brother , said he was greatly pleased with the beauty of a most delightful ritual , that had been rendered in an exceptionally elevated tone , which had deeply impressed his mind , much beyond any anticipation .

Bro . George W . Davies P . M . Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 141 , replied for the visitors . Other toasts followed , that of the Tyler bringing a most enjoyable and pleasant evening to an end , the whole proceedings pointing to the fact that the Brethren of the T . I . Lodge were still " a happy family , " as in days of yore .

Rogers' Golden Gate, Limited.

ROGERS' GOLDEN GATE , LIMITED .

SOME mines have the character of industrial undertakings , as their regular production of gold can be thoroughly relied upon , and in this category should be placed Rogers' Golden Gate , Limited , which company has made regular returns of gold since its incorporation in April 1899 , the total output averaging over one ounce of gold per ton . The property of the company , which comprises 50 acres , is situated on the Croydon Goldfield , North

Queensland , Australia , and its total capital is only £ 100 , 000 , in £ 1 shares , of which 70 , 000 are issued and fully paid , the remaining 30 , 000 shares being working capital , reserved for future issue , if required . An important fact to be borne in mind in connection with Rogers' Golden Gate is the richness of the adjacent gold mines on both sides , on the same line of reef , which is now proved to be one of the most valuable lodes in North Queensland . The mine

is being worked and thoroughly developed , and the amount of quartz which has been raised and crushed , according to official returns , is 21 , 519 tons , yielding 30 , 620 oz ., of an approximate value of £ 80 , 000 , being an average of about £ 3 15 s per ton of ore . It is stated that the company have already sufficient funds in hand to enable them to pay a dividend . The reports from the mine continue most favourable , and handsome dividends for the shareholders seem assured . Careful speculative investors should note the above .

The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Adelphi . —8 , Quo Vadis . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . Avenue . —8 , An Old Admirer . 8-45 , A Message from Mars . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Covent Garden . —Monday , 14 th May , Grand Fancy Dress Ball . Criterion . —8 ' 30 , Lady Huntworth ' sExperiment . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Daly's . —8-15 , San Toy . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Drury Lane . —8 , Marsac of Gascony . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 .

Duke of York's . —8 , Miss Hobbs . 10 , Madame Butterfly . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Gaiety . —8-15 , The Messenger Boy . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Garrick . —8 , Zaza . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Globe . —8-15 , A broken Halo . 9 , Nurse . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Haymarket . —8-30 , The Rivals . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Her Majesty ' s . —8 , A Midsummer Night's Dream . Matinee , Wednesday

and Saturday , 2 . Lyceum . —Thursday , 10 th May , Magda . Saturday , 12 th May , The second Mrs . Tanqueray . Lyric—8 , Florodora . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Other afternoons , 3 , L'enfant prodigue . Princess ' s . —8 , In the Ranks .

Royalty . —8-15 , Mrs . Jordan . 9 , Magda . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Savoy . —8-15 , The Rose of Persia . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , An American Beauty . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , ^ . St . James's—8 - 30 , A Man of forty . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday ,

2-30 . Strand . —8-15 , The Lady Bookie . 9 , Facing the Music . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Other afternoons , 2- 30 , You never can tell . Terry ' s . —8 , The Passport . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 ! Vaudeville . —8-15 , The Lady Volunteers . 8-50 , Kitty Grey . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Wyndham's . —8-15 Cyrano de Bergerac Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Alexandra . —Next week , 8 , Dorothy . Opera House , Crouch End . —Next week , 8 , A Royal Family . Surrey . —Next week , 7-45 , A Dark Secret . Standard . —Next week , 7-45 , The Geisha . Alhambra . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . Napoli , & c Aquarium . —The World ' s great Show . Varied performances , daily . Empire . —7 - 45 , Variety Entertainment . Round the Town Again , & c

London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Oxford . —7 ' 30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Palace . —7 ' 30 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c Saturday , l -45 also . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 also . Tivoli . —7 - 30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Agricultural Hall . —8 , Mohawk Minstrels .

Alexandra Palace . —Thursday and Saturday . Varied entertainments . Crystal Palace . —Cafe Chantant . Varied attractions daily . Earl ' s Court . —Woman's Exhibition . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . London Hippodrome . —2 and 8 , Varied attractions ' ., & c Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street Station ) . —Open daily . Portrait models of modern celebrities , & c .