Instruction.

The W . M . proceeded with the ceremony of passing , Bro . C . Wetton being the candidate . Both these ceremonies were perfectly rehearsed . The Auditors' report was received with great satisfaction . Bro . C . Woodrow was unanimously re elected Preceptor of the Lodgo ,

which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . Woodrow also said he should like to have a Deputy Preceptor , as business prevented him from being present at times . Therefore he had very much pleasure in proposing Bro . C . Wetton P . M . as Deputy Preceptor of the Lodge , whioh was agreed to and duly acknowledged by that Brother .

Bro . W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M ., the host , was elected Treasurer of the Lodge , which compliment he acknowledged in a very humorous manner , Bro . I . W . Simeons was unanimously re-elected Secretary , Bro . Woodrow saying that Bro . Simeons had held that position for the last five years , and he hoped he would keep it for many more , performing the duties in the same able manner as he had done in the past . Bro . Simeons in a few appreciative

words thanked tbe Preceptor and Brethren for their kindness . Bro . Nice , G . Baker , Rose , and Williamson were elected to act as Stewards for the annual supper , which will be held on the last Monday in November . Bro . R . Crawley was elected a member , and Bro . J . M . Klempner W . M , for the next meeting . Bro . Rudderforth P . M . proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the Auditors , which was agreed to and acknowledged .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1806 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., Bros . S . H . Weeks W . M ., Nash Fox P . M . S . W ., Moss Corper J . W ., Boyce P . M . S . D ., Butcher J . D ., Soar I . G ., J . De Casseres P . M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec , Burdon , Johnson , Slater , West .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Burdon acting as candidate . The Brethren assisted Bro . Fox to work the fourth section of the first lecture , and Bro . De Casseres tho fifth . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the Brethren assisted Bro . Fox to work the first section of that lecture .

Bro . Nash Fox P . M . was elected to the chair for Wednesday next . Bro . Lewis Simmons will work the Fifteen Sections at this Lodge on Wednesday , 23 rd inst ., at eight o ' clock sharp . Brethren are cordially invited to attend on that occasion .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . ON Monday , 24 th ult ., at Bro . Stevenson ' s , the Whittington Restaurant , Moor Lane , E . G ., Bros . H . Saqui W . M ., M . J . Almond S . W ., A . Haynes J . W ., W . Martin P . M . Prec , Percy Gray Sec , C . Frohlich S . D ., J . Pink J . D ., H . Lotery I . G ., W . Vincent Jull P . M ., W . Wright W . M . 1839 , Svkes , Williams , Milner , Jackson , Wright , Myers , Carr , Ashby , Holdsworth , Hawkins , Friends , Wynman , and several others .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Milner candidate . This ceremony bfeing ended tbe Lodge was called off , and the ballot for the Benevolent Association was taken , Bro . W . Hunt being successful . The W . M . resumed his chair and opened the Lodge in the third degree , when by desire of Bro . Walter Martin the Brethren went through the Masonic signs . Bro . Martin Preceptor made a strong appeal that the Brethren should join tho Benevolent Association of the Lodge , and said whenever there was £ 5 5 s together one of the Brethren would become a Life Subscriber .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . AT fche Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , N ., on the 28 th ult ., Bros . U . B . Ladler W . M ., Lamer S . W ., Wallace J . W ., F . Dunstan P . M . Preceptor , T . I . Bird Treas ., Harry Willsmer Sec , Feistel S . D ., Collingridge J . D ., Leber I . G ., Palmer , Harris sen ., Harris jun ., Skates , Foyer s Worfchington , Geo . Clark P . M ., Tilley , Brett , Piatt , & c The first and second ceremonies were rehearsed , and the charge of the first degree given by the W . M .

A meeting of the Charities Association connected with the Lodge was subsequently hold , Bro . F . Dunstan President in fche chair , supported by Bros . Geo . Clark Vice President , T . I . Bird Treasurer , Harry Willsmer Secretory , and others . Four ballots for £ 5 5 s Od each were taken , Bros . J . Carter , W . F . Pagan , A . Rusby , and G . Brown being the successful members .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( Late the Terriers . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , 26 fch ult ., at 3 o ' clock , at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , S . B ., Bro . A . Daren Preceptor occupied the chair , and was ably supported by Bros . T . Holmes S . W ., A . Cohen J . W ., C . Wetton P . M . Deputy Preceptor , H . Sinclair P . M . Sec , J . Wynman S . D ., F . Holden J . D ., W . J . Newstead I . G .

. The Lodge was opened and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Brother Wetton acting as candidate . This ceremony being ended fche W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wetton , and Bro . T . Holmes was presented as W . M .-elect . He took the obligation , and the chair . TheLodge was opened in the third degree , and he was saluted by the Brethren in the different degrees . Bro . Wetton delivered the three addresses in a masterly

style , and to the credit of himself and fche Lodge . Bro . Holmes continued by investing his Officers , also in a creditable manner . ON Wednesday , 2 nd inst ., Bros . Levy W . M ., A . Cohen S . W ., Holmes J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Prec , C . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , H . Sinclair P . M . Sec , F . Holden S . D ., Walker J . D ., W . Newstead I . G ., C . Andrews , Wynman , T . Holland , E . Voight , & c

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Andrews acting as the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Holmes , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing , with Bro . Sinclair candidate . The third ceremony was next gone through , Bro . Voight , manager of the hotel , personating the candidate .

Bro . C . Wetton Deputy Preceptor was elected an Honorary Member of the Lodge , and suitably acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Cohen was selected to preside next week .

CLARENCE AND AVONDALE LODGE , No . 2411 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Greenwood ' s Masonic Hall , Leytonstone , being Officers night an excellent meeting was held , presided over by the

Instruction.

Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge Bro . S . Fennell , who was supported by Bros . S . Vernon S . W .. E . Jennings J . W ., B . Stewart P . M . Prec , T . W . Box Sec , W . Gernon S . D ., J . Linten J . D ., W . Prentice I . G ., Oxley , J . Davey , J . Barnes , T . Blyth , E . Daniel , J . Parsons , W . Fisher , Horton , Graveley P . M . Treas . of the Mother Lodge , Wynman , J . Turner , H . Dorton , Fisher Sec . of the Mother Lodge , & c .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Davey was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the second degree and parts of the installation ceremony were gone through , Bro . Blyth being presented as Master-elect , obligated and placed in the chair . Bro . Charles Sienesi and James Shipman were elected members .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . AT the Earl Derby , High Road , Kilburn , on the 26 th ult ., Bro . R . J . Campbell P . M . presided , supported by about twenty Brethren . The third degree was rehearsed , Bro . W . G . Coxen acting as candidate . A meeting of the Charities Association was held and three ballots wore taken , resulting in favour of Bros . J . H . Clemens , J . Gawthrop , and R . J . Campbell .

THE first meeting since the alteration of date was held on Monday evening , Bro . Harry Willsmer as W . M ., supported by the following Officers and Brethren ; G . Brown S . W ., G . D . Fraser J . W ., Marks S . D . and J . D ., J . Buck I . G ., A . E . Horstead Organist , W . G . Coxen , J . Bennett , C . J . Greaves , G . Coxen , H . 3 . Crook , Smith P . M ., A . F . Hardymenfc Preceptor , R . J . Campbell , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . G . Coxen acting as candidate . The charge in the degree was given . The W . M . having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . J . Campbell P . M . Treasurer , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Greaves acting as candidate . Bro . Greaves waa

elected a member and Bro . Brown as W . M . for the next week . A set of Officers' Collars was presented to the Lodge by Bro . A . Wyatt , and a box of working tools by Bro . H . Willsmer , to which Brethren hearty votes of thanks was accorded on the proposition by Bro . Campbell Treasurer , seconded by Bro . Hardyment Preceptor .

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Daly ' s . —8 * 15 , A Greek Slave . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Savoy . —8 * 20 , The Sorcerer , and Trial by Jury . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 30 . Prince of Wales ' s . —8 * 15 , The Royal Star . Matinde , Saturday , 2-30 . Gaiety . —8 * 15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Strand . —8 * 20 , Jerry and a sunbeam . 9 , What happened to Jones . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . St . James's . —8 * 30 , The Elder Miss Blossom . Matinee , Wednesday and

Saturday , 2-30 . Court . —8 * 15 , The Mugwump . 9 , When a man ' s in love . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Globe . —8 , The Three Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Avenue . —8 , Constancy . 8-30 , Lord and Lady Algy . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Garrick . —8 * 15 , The Secret of the Keep . 9 , Brother Officers . Matine ' e , Saturday , 3 .

Shaftesbury . —8 , The Belle of New York . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Terry ' s . —8-30 , The Broad Road . Lyric—815 , Little Miss Nobody . Matinee , Thursday , 2 * 30 . Duke of York's . —8 * 30 , The Adventure of Lady Ursula . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Comedy . —8 * 15 , The Topsy Turvy Hotel . Matinee , Wednesday and

Saturday , 2-30 . Royalty . —8 , Hal the Highwayman . 8-45 , Young Mr . Yarde . Grand . —Next week , A Soldier and a Man . Parkhurst . —Next week , Fair Women and Brave Men . Queen ' s Opera House , Crouch End . —Next Week , The Little Minister . Alexandra . —Next week , The Liars . Dalston . —Next week , Orlando Dando .

Alhambra . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Jack Ashore , & c . Empire : —7 * 50 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Alaska , & c . Palace . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Tivoli . —7 * 30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Royal . —7 * 30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2 * 30 also . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Blr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily .