Ladies' Night Of The Earl Of Zetland Lodge And Chapter, No. 1364.

MASONIC ENTERTAINMENT AT NORTHAMPTON . THE Northampton Corn Exohange was , on Thursday afternoon , 16 th ult ., the scene of a pleasing gathering , some 750 of the aged poor of the town meeting together to partake of the hospitality which the local Freemasons provided in the shape of a first-class meat tea , with a capital entertainment afterwards . The treat is annually given by the Brethren' of the town , and is always eagerly looked forward to by all who have once been privileged to attend .

When all the guests were seated at the twenty-six tables , Mr . M . 'L . Warner ' s band struck up the National Anthem , and the company rose as a procession , headed by the Director of Ceremonies and Past Masters of the Lodges , entered the hall and escorted to the platform Brother J . Haviland Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Norths and Hunts , who ,

in the unavoidable absence of the Provincial Master the Earl of Euston , presided . Shortly afterwards the procession was re-formed to welcome the Mayor and Mayoress , Councillor F . Tonslcy and Mrs . Tonsley , who , entering the Hall as the band played , for a seoond time , the National Anthem , met with a hearty reception .

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master expressed the pleasure which he felt at welcoming the guests on behalf of the Masons of Northampton , -and said that nothing could give the Masons more pleasure than to see so many people enjoying themselves . He was exceedingly sorry to be obliged to apologise for the Earl of Euston , who had fully intended to be present , but who was attending the funeral of a very close friend . Masons took a pleasure and delight , not only in pleasing themselves , but in giving pleasure and doiDg

good to other people . That was the great principle on which Masonry existed , and every Mason worth his salt was actuated by that principle . They did not claim to be the only people in the world who liked to give pleasure to other people , and they recognised that , in Northampton at any rate , there were a great many others who shared their feelings . AB proof of that , they had with them the Mayor . They could not invite a great many

people who were not Masons , and so they asked the Mayor to represent his fellow-citizens . The Mayoress was there too , and everyone , he was sure , would be glad that they were able to attend . As he would not have an opportunity later in the evening , he would thank Bro . Dorman , who was going to give an entertainment , and those members of the Craft who formed the Committee , and who had gone to so much trouble , in making the arrangements .

The Mayor , who was heartily received , said that those who read the papers would see that he had been having a rather trying time of it lately . He was glad to know that the presence of the Mayoress and himself had given satisfaction and pleasure to the Masons and to the assembled company , and he could only express the sincere hope that there would be no afterregrets . Both the Mayoress and he felt considerable pleasure in being present ; and the Masons , in giving the entertainment , were performing an

act of kindness which he felt sure the whole of the inhabitants of Northampton appreciated . He trusted that the good example they had set would be emulated by other associations and societies in the town . Charity was one of the fundamental principles of Masonry , and any worthy object needing assistance in Northampton was always liberally assisted by the Masons . He was sure the guests would allow him , occupying the position he did , to thank , in their name , the Masons for the entertainment they had provided .

Bro . H . P . Markham , speaking at the request of the Chairman , and addressing the company as " Brothers and sisters , sisters and brothers , " welcomed the guests as a Mason . All present were old people , but he did not think there was anyone so old as himself . How soon would it be , in the natural order of things , that all , they and he , would be where all

distinctions were at an . end ? All regretted the absence of the Provincial Grand Master , but none more than the Provincial Grand Master himself . Touching on the work of the Craft , Bro . Markham said that the Book of the Sacred Law was inculcated on everyone who became a Mason , and from that Book they learned the inestimable value of charity .

Bro . T . P . Dorman gave a highly-appreciated lantern entertainment . Commencing with a number of photographs , including the Earl of Euston , Bro . Haviland , & c , Bro . Dorman subsequently exhibited a number of " Old Northampton Scenes and People , " while , as a diversion , he gave a pictorial representation of the " Death of Cock Robin , " Bro . W . H . Tarry singing the explanatory rhymes . The second part of the entertainment consisted of views of " The Land of the Rose , Shamrock , and Thistle , " and when these had been got'through , the proceedings quickly terminated .

New Music.

NEW MUSIC .

Stand by the old Flag . —Arranged as a march by Joseph H . Adams ( W . Morley and Co . ) . A fine arrangement of this stirring melody , with plenty of lively movement . Danse Brahmanique . —Arranged for the pianoforte' by Cecil Neilson ( Charles Tuckwood ) . A taking little melody , not too difficult , yet affording scope for effect .

The Daughter of the Regiment . —Song written by Stanhope Gray , the music composed by Theo . Bonheur ( Charles Tuckwood ) . The composer has given a very pretty setting to the pleasing theme of the author , and we may expect to hear of the doings of this " Daughter " on many occasions in the near future .

De Sweetest Gal . —Coon song by Frank Stayton . Music by James Philp , ( Edwin Ashdown ) . A nicely arranged nigger ditty , of easy compass . Hawke . —( "In seventeen hundred and fifty-nine" ) . Song written by Henry Newbolt . Composed by C . H . Lloyd ( Joseph Williams ) . Here we have a taking song , with a good old fashioned ring about it , and plenty of material for effective rendering .

Love in Venice . —Waltz from the popular song by Claude Trevor ( E . Ascherberg and Co . ) . A nice easy going dance , well in keeping with the spirit of the song . Really an inducement to act up to the words , and " Drift on , drift on for ever . "

Oriana Waltz . —Composed by Popplewell Royle ( E . Ascherberg and Co . ) . An inspiriting arrangement . Plenty of "go , " and " taking " music . Love me . —Vocal Waltz composed b y J . Munro Coward and dedicated by him to Mrs . Robert Newman ( Boosey and Co . ) . A lively tune , likely to become highly popular , the words and music being both taking . It met great success when given at the Queen ' s Hall Promenade Concerts .

Gavotte . —Arranged for the piano by N . LambeU-t ( Edwin Aflulowu ) A number with plenty of good music to recommend it . Some | leasin . variations .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writers , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

MASONIC CHAEITJ IN THE WEST INDIES .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR , —Two years ago , through the initiative of the W . M . of the Igualdad Lodge , No . 653 , the " Victoria Fund" was founded , with the philanthropieal idea to activate and foment the education and instruction of

the needful class of this Island , in order to make useful members of society of them . There was since that date no means left untried , nor was zeal and activity lacking to obtain the proposed object ; but unfortunately , if the idea was applauded , the help was deficient , and our efforts were shattered against all the obstacles which ignorance could bring forward .

Beaten in part , but never vanquished , the Igualdad Lodge decided , at the regular meeting of the 23 rd of November last , to appoint a commission with the object to organise a "Bazaar Tombala , " in order to obtain funds for the above mentioned Institution ' , with the generous co-operation of the Brethren and private individuals , protectors of charity , inBtruotion and progress .

Knowing with surety that you will faithfully answer to our call , we take the liberty to beg you to contribute not only with your material help , but also with the gifts which , in funds or objects of art , you may collect from your friends and relations for said object , and beg you besides to forward these gifts , previous to the 25 th of June of this year , to the President of the " Bazaar Tombala . "

Depending on the efficacy of your co-operation , and offering you the most disinterested reciprocity . We are , dear Sir ,

Yours very truly , J . P . G . BCKER , President of the " Bazaar Tombala . " JOHAK H . RANDER REE , Secretary . Curacao , 1 st January 1899 .

Bro . Lieut . Dan Godfrey and his band left England on the 25 th ult ., by the " Lucania , " for New York , for a tour through the United States . The first performance was to be given before President McKinley at Washington , on Monday last . We commend our Bro . Godfrey to our Brethren across the Atlantic .

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