Wilson Iles Lodge, No. 2054.

the presidency of tho W . M . Bro . R . Bird , W . Mackie S . W ., S . H . Mcore J . W ., H . J . Moxon I . P . M . Treas ., J . Gait Fish r P . M . P . G . S . Middlesex Sec , McLearn S . P .. Milhnrn J . D ., Tipper E . G . Visioi * . : R . D Cnmmino-s S . W . 1677 , H . Hallidav 1077 , EL H . Room W . M . 2090 , Diraska H . Chil Rising Star S C . 342 , R . Cartwrisrht 1071 ,

Tydeman 1327 and 1437 , F . Lamer W . M . 858 , H . M . Levy P . M . 18 S . & o ., & c . The Lodtre was opened , and the minutes wero confirmed . Bro . the Rev . C . E . Mayo , P . G . C . Herts S . W . 869 , was elected a joining member . The Auditors' report was read and adopted ; it showed tho Lodge was in a flourishing condition , and had a good balance in

band after all tbe l'eqnisites of the Lodgo had been paid for . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Mackie S . W . and W . M . elect was presented and duly installed into the chair by Bro . J . Gait Fisher , P . M . P . G . S . Middlesex , perfectly and impressively , and in a manner that merited the encomiums passed on him at the conclusion

of the ceremony . The brethren having been re-admitted , tho customary salutations were given , Bro . ET . J . Moxon P . M . acting as D . C . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . R . Bird I . P . M ., S . H . Moore S . W ., McLearn J . W ., H . J . Moxon P . M . Treasurer , J . G . Fisher P . M . P . G . S . Middlesex Secretary , Milbnrn

S . D ., H . Tipper J . D ., Rev . C . G . Mayo Chaplain , Hills I . G ., R . M . Bruce D . C , Wilson Steward , Young Tyler . Applause followed the investiture of each Officer . The W . M . announced thaa ib was his intention to act as Steward at the Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in February next , and Bro . H . J .

Moxon P . M . proposed and Bro . Bird seconded , that the sum of £ 5 5 s be voted and placed on fche W . M . 's list . This was carried nnanimously . Hearty good wishes were given from the Visitors , ancl Lodge was closed nntil fche second Tuesday in October . During the interval , carriages were provided , and the brethren

enjoyed a lovely drive to Cheshunt Great House , now the property of Bio . Rev . J . C . Mayo , the new-appointed Chaplain of the Lodge , who is a lineal descendant of Cardinal Wolsey . The party now , with excellent appetites , adjonrned to the Fonr Swans , where mine host , Bro . Tydeman , provided a very sumptuous and recherche banquet

and dessert that gave every satisfaction . The wines and viands were first rate , and the tables were artistically decorated , while bufcton-holes were provided for all . Grace having been said , fche W . M . proposed the usual toasts , remarking that he did not intend to make long speeches . The toast of the Right Worshipful the Prov .

Grand Master , Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., who was present at the consecration , and who took a deep interest in the advancement of Freemasonry in the Province , was most cordially received . This was followed b y the health of the Deputy Prov . G . Master Bro . Dawson and the Present and Past Grand Officers of tho Province .

Bro . Bird I . P . M . then rose ; to propose the toast of the W . M . was a pleasing duty afc all times . Bro . Mackie had only occupied the chair for a short time , bnfc he hnd showed his aptitude for office ; under his guidance the Lodge would continue to prosper . The W . M ., in repl y , felt he could hardl y find words to express his thanks for the recep .

tion the brethren had given the toast ; with the assistance of the I . P . M . and the Officers of the Lodge , he hoped at the expiration of his year of office to hear he had given them satisfaction . The VV . M ., in proposing the toast of the I . P . M ., referred to the zeal Bro . Bird bad displayed in getting the Warrant . The Lodge was named after a

worthy and respected brother , Wilson lies—a distinguished Mason now no more ; but they hoped to perpetuate his memory , and for this the Lodge was named after him . He ( the W . M . ) had now a very pleasing duty to perform ; to present the I . P . M . with the jewel so well deserved . In doing so , he trusted he might live long to wear it and

be among them for many years . Bro . Bird I . P . M ., in reply , thanked the W . M . for his kind expressions ; his work had been a labour of love . He hoped the Lodge would stand highest in the Province for its working ; wbile they had such Officers he was sure they would prosper . He would wear the jewel , and prize it , as a pleasing

remembrance of his association with the Lodge . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , of whom there were many present ; he would call on Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , representing the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , and Bro . H . H . Room W . M . 2090 to respond . Bro . H . M . Levy , in reply , ft-Ifc pleased to hear the reports

in the FKIEMASON ' CHRONICLE were read with satisfaction . He had been gratified in seeing the working of Bro . Fisher , Installing Master , and the genial kindness of the VV . M ., who he thanked for his hospitality . For this each Visitor had expressed his satisfaction . Brother Room followed , with some pertinent remarks . Brother Cum .

mings 1677 also replied . The toast of the Installing Master came next . Bro . Fisher had ably performed the ceremony of installation , and his duties as Secretary were in every way carried oufc satisfactorily . Bro . Fisher replying said he did so with great pleasure ; but his interest and desire was to assist the W . M . in the chair . It was a pleasure

for him to perform any Masonic ceremony ; he sincerely thanked fchem for their kind remarks on his working . His services were at all times at their disposal . After several other toasts , the Tyler waa summoned . Dnring the evening Bros . Room , Halliday , Tipper , Lamer , and Cummings contributed to the harmony . The brethren , after thoroughly enjoying themselves , returned to town .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , at the Brown Bear , Hitrh . street , Deptford . Present : —Bros . Fisher W . M ., Greener S . W ., Thomas J . W ., S . R . Speisiht P . M . Secretary , Stringer S D ., Banks J . D ., Penrose I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Hntcbings ( Preceptor ) , G . Andrews , and Bros . Prior Joyce , J . B . Williams and

Emblin . All formalities were observed , and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bto . Joyce candidate . The Lodge was then called off and on , and the usual questions having been answered b y Bro . Joyce the Lodge was opened in tbe second degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The Lodge was then resumed , and Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for the ensuing Thurday .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On Friday , 3 rd inst ,, at fche Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Budge , Bros , j

Wilson Iles Lodge, No. 2054.

C . E . Botley VV . M ., Norton S . W ., Spurring J . W ., Turner S . D ., Thomas J . D ., Toy I . G . •Andrews P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros Sawyer , Turner , Russell . Lodge was opened in duo form , and the minutes of last meet-no * wero read and confirmed . Lod _ re was

opened in the second degree , when Bro . Sawyer answered the questions leading- to the third , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed . Bro . Russell answered the questions leading fco tho third . Lodge

was closed in the second degree . Bro . Andrews gave notice that at the next meeting he would propose that the Lodge of Instruction adjourn from the third Friday in this month till the third Friday iu September . Bro . Norton was elected W . M . for fche next meeting . Lodge was closed in due form .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1693 . —A meeting was held on Monday , at Bro . B iker ' s , Cock Tavern , flighbury , N . Present—Bros . Cooper VV . M ., Turner S . VV ., Parkas J . W ., Forg . P . M . 1950 Treas . and Acting Preo . ptor , Ware S . D ., [ tholes J . D ., Keo ^ h I . G ., Collingridge Sec . After preliminaries , the cu- * nony of

initiation wns rehearse ) , Bro . VVd . tern acting a . cmdid . b .. Lvlge was called off atidou . Bros . K . o _; h aud Hut . i _ . iiug-. au . wirel th . qnestions leading to the second degree . Bro . Hutching . 1693 was elected a member . Lodgo was closed in due form and adjourned .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

St . James ' s Hall . —No event of the musical season is looked forward to with more pleasant anticipations than that of Mr . John Thomas ' s Harp Concert . This gentleman does nofc affect the higher scientific effects of the post-VVaaner school ; he offers us a feast of melody thafc touches the heart and stirs the pulses . The sweet

ballads of his own mountains are mingled with compositions by Gounod , Meyerbeer , or Schubert . R . rely is St . James ' s Hall thronged by a more brilliant and sympathetic audience than the one gathered on the afternoon of the 4 th . The sombre force of Gounod ' s " Marche Solonelle , " given by the band of harps , seemed to echo tho

sorrowing tramp of a vast multitude in the rhythmic vibration of the harp strings . A Mendelssohn ' s prelude , for harp , violin , and organ , was exquisitely rendered by Madame Castahn ( violin ) , Mr . Thomas ( harp ) , ancl Mr . Bending ( organ ) . A very graceful lullaby , " Sleep , my Darling , " by Mr . Thomas , found charming interpretation from Miss

Hope Glen . This will probably become a great drawing-room favourite . Schubert ' s " Ave Maria" was tastefully rendered by Mr . Herbert Reeves . Miss Edith Wynn sang , with all her old charm , " The Briton ' s Lament , " and " In yonder tower . " Mr . Lucas Williams , Miss Mary Davies , and Mr . Dyved Lewis gave , with great

applause , a selection from Mr . John Thomas ' s Collection of Welsh Ballads , with tho additional charm of the exquisite harp accompaniment by the master . Mr . Thomas had reserved but two solos for himself , " A Serenade" ( Alvas ) , and a Study in G flat , vvi'h fantasia .

He held his audience complete l y under the spell of his wonderful fingers . In some intricate passages ifc was scarcely possible to believe ono was listening to a single instrument , the strophe and anti-strophe seemed so distinct .

Court . —Few pieces achieve the honour of a run of one hundred representations , * we are gratified therefore in being able fco announce that "The Magistrate " was presented for the hundredth timo on Thursday , the 2 nd instant . Tho artistes engaged work well together , aud keep the house in a continuous roar . To those who enjoy a good laugh we recommend a visit to the Court .

Vaudeville . —Mr . S . Alport , tho courteous acting manager of this Theatre , announces that his annual benefit will take place on Saturday , the 18 th inst . Native Indian Art . —Following the example set by fche Japanese , who have interested the public so much b y their Village

at Knigbtsbridge , it is proposed , by means of a public company , to establish an Indian Native Village Exhibition Entertainment and Oriental Bazaar . The share capital v / ill be £ 10 , 000 in £ 1 shares , in four equal payments of five shillings each . The details of the scheme can be obtained of

Mr . W . Southwick Rogers , 10 Old Jewry Chambers , E . C . The object is "to bring before the English people natural representations of the methods of manufactures , amusements , aud customs of our vast Indian empire . " The movement has secured the approval and

assistance of a large number of influential gentlemen and noble ladies , and bids fair to be beneficial iu character and highly successful even as a speculation . Sir George Bird wood , C . S . T . India Office , has undertaken the post of Honorary Art Director , for which he is especially qualified .

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS FOR CHILDREN . — [ n Little Folks Mauazioe for July particulars will be sriven of two competitions , in which a large number of prizes are o fie red for ori ginal stories and for answers to puzzles . These competitions are so arranged thafc children resident in every quarter of the globe can take part in them on favourable terms with those living in Great Britain .

HOLLOW AY ' PILLS . —Weary of life . —Derangement of the liver is one of the most efficient causes of dangerous disease ., and tho most prolifi j source of those rae'ancholy forebodings wtiii-h are wor-o than death itself . A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in disp' -lluig low spirits , and renellin _ f tho covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat , impure atmosphere ,

overindulgence , or exhausting exoitement . The most shattered coiisrir . iition may derive benefit from Holloway ' s Pills , which will regulate disordered action , brace the nerves , increase the en-rgy of the intellectual faculties , and rev . ve the failing memory . By attentively studying the instructions for taking theso Pills and explicitly putting them in practice , the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery .