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Royal Kensington Lodge, No. 1267.
Master—Bro . Stevens . The W . M . might say he had never seen the ceremony better performed . Bro . Stevens had ably occupied the chair for two years , and ho ( Bro . Delacoste ) hoped to follow in such ablo footsteps . Again a musical treat awaited the brethren . " Melodio , " by Gounod , was sung by Miss Isabella Stono , whilo a violoncello oblieato , by J . A . Brousil was given . Brother Stevens I . P . M ., after
acknowledging the honour done , said ho was introduced to tho Lodge by their respected Brother Hydo Pullen , and initiated by Brother Soppet . He then thought there must bo something good in Freemasonry . The kindness ho had received ho should never forget . FTo passed throngh the chair , but , unfortunately , thoy lost by death the W . M . elect , and ho was compelled to occupy it for a second year .
He felt a great amount of pleasure in having tho privilege to instal their W . M ., and hoped ho had gained his approbation . Tho words uttered by the Grand Secretary it waa a great satisfaction to him to hear ; they would make a lasting impression ou him . The W . M . uext proposed tho toast of the Visitors . Brother Ramsay responded . Bro . Cramer returned thanks for the Past Masters , ancl Bro . F .
Binckes made a forcible appeal in responding to the toast of the Masonio Institutions . Tho other toasts comprised tho Treasurer and Secretary , the Wardens and Officers , & c , & o . To each full honour was done . The W . M . exhibited great judgment in selecting a musical party to add to the enjoyment of tho meeting . To Bro . Edwin M . Lott was entrusted the arrangements , and ho had secured the services
of the popular favourite Madame Worrell , Miss Isabella Stone , and Bros . Egbert Roberts aud J . Brousil ; these artistes exerted themselves most creditably . During the evening Bro . Pigache , by particular request , sang " Tho Chalet . " The following is a list of the Visitors : — Bros . Colonel Shadwell Gierke , Dr . Ramsay , Mather , Hurdy , Jordan ,
Dunkley , Higgins , Lott , Ruf , Green , Toopo , Hobbs , De Grabowski , Kidder , Lemaitro , Festa , Cockerel ) , Delacroix , H . Wilde , Dickets , Armstrong , Shand , Coffin , Lintell , Wilde , Nicols , Dudley Rolls , Scott , Pigache , Binckes , Green , Armstrong , Kempster , Roberts , Graham , Berkeley , Hubinet , Levy .
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THE THEATRES , & c . COVENT GABDEN .-PROMENADE CONCERTS . DKimY LANE . —At 7 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELPHI . —At 7 . 15 , FAMILIES SUPPLIED . At 7 . 45 , DRINK . PBINOESS'S . —At 7 . 30 , AUNT CHARLOTTE'S MAID . At 8 , THE ROMANY RYE . ( Last night ) . VAUDEVILLE . —At 8 , MONEY . This day , at 2 . 30 also . OLYMPIC .-At 8 , FUN ON THE BRISTOL . ( Last night ) . GLOBE . —At 8 , A FAIR ENCOUNTER At 8 . 15 , THE PROMISE OF MAY . CBITEBION .-At 8 , BRAVE HEARTS . At 9 , BETSY . LYCEUM . —At 7 .-15 , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING . This day , at 2 also . SAVOY .-At 8 , MOCK TURTLES . At 8 . 30 , PATIENCE . This day ( Saturday ) , at 2 . 30 , also . COMEDY . —At 8 , RIP VAN WINKLE . HAYMABKET .-At 7 . 50 , NEARLY SEVEN . At 8 . 10 , THE OVERLAND ROUTE . OPEBA COMIQUE .-ON CONDITION . At 9 , 15 , SOMETHING NEW . TOOLE'S . —At 7 . 20 , WAITING CONSENT . At 8 , GIRLS AND BOYS ; a Nursery Tale . AVENUE . —At 7 . 30 , WEDDING BLISS . At 8 . 15 , MANTEAUX NOIRS . GAIETY . —At 7 . 40 , DONE ON BOTH SIDES . At 8 . 15 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOD . This day , at 2 . 30 , also . ALHAMBBA . —At 7 . 45 , MERRY WAR . STANDABD . —THE RULING PASSION . SADLEB'S WELLS . —JEAN ; ou , la RepubliquB . SUBBEY . —At 7 . 30 , FOR EVER . MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall—Every evening , at 8 . On Monday , the 20 th instant , Mr . VERNON DOWSETT'S BENEFIT . ALEXANDBA PALACE .-This day , RACES . CBYSTAL PALACE .-This day , CONCERT . Dr . LYNN , the ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallery , & c .
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" A suitable gift from a Master to his Lodge . " NEATLY BOUND IN CLOTH , PEICB 8 s 6 d EACH , THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE . VOLUMES 1 to 15 . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE .
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Crown Svo , price 2 s 6 d , cloth lettered . IHrttowfIn cf pj # 0 » tf § itml mi Mmwimu , By Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . "The snbject is ably argued by the author . "—Western Daily Mercury . " Useful and valuable iu the highest degree . "—Exeter Gazette . " Will have a material effect on tho future of Masonic Ritual . "—South Western Shir . " The uuthor adduces many variations in tho language used by different Pre-CC | itors . " —Cox's Monthly Legal Circular . " Ought to bo inthe hands of every Mason . "—Northampton Guardian . " To Freemasons generally it will be found useful and valuable , and we com mend it to their notice accordingly . "—Surrey County Observer . "Bro . Stevens' motion for a Committee on tho subject of Uniformity of Ritua * w'is carried by a largo majority . "—Freemason ' s Chronicle report of Grand Lodgo meeting , 3 rd December 1 S 79 . Sunt , by post , on receipt of stamps , by the Author , Bro . JAM us STEVENS , 112 Hi gh-street , Clapham , S . W . ; or by Bro . W . W . MORGAN , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N .
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THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . J . F . WA . LTK . HR * PATENT . Iron , from 10 / 6 each . Brass , from 30 / - each . THESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability cheapness , and elegance of finish . Thoy are suitable for Military Hands Orchestras , Reading and News Rooms , I , iln * avies , Studies , ami Drawing Rooms When opened to their full capacity they stand 5 CoetUigU , and can be folded and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by a inches diameter . The weight is about i lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs . To be obtained of all Music Dealers , and of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C . 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . ___^ DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE ,
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , Tbe Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR ¦ Concerts , ( Swicrfawments , ft Utasmtit JJ mtqucte . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can bo engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations aud Installations , & c . For Opinions of tho Press and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John's Villa , 91 Fciulea Road Balham Surrey .
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RICHARD PEARCY , WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER , 31 PACKINGTON STEEET , ISLINGTON , LONDON , N . "Watches Made and Repaired in the verybest manner . JKASOHIG JFBWS & S .
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AMERICAN ORGANS , CHEAPEST AND BEST , BY tho STERLING ORGAN CO ., DERBY , CONN ., U . S . A ., afc tow Prices , with Twenty-Five per cent . Co-operative Discoint for Cash : or on the THREE YEARS' BY / STEM , from 10 s Bd per Month . SEND F O It ILLUS T HATED LIS T T O CHAS . STILES and CO ., 42 SOUTHAMPTON ROW , HOLBORN , LONDON , W . C . These Organs are eminently suited for use in MASONIC LODGES .
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BORD'S PIANOS . CHAS . STILES & CO ., the welt-kiiowu Importers of theso celebrated Pianos , havo Removed to 42 Southampton-row , Holborn , London , W . C . Where may be seen a large and varied assortment of Instruments , of New and Artistic Design , nt Low Prices , with Twenty-Five per Cent . Co-operative Diset . for Cash , OR o :: T H F , T IF It K V , Y K A It S-i ' X Y K T F , M , Prom 15 s per Month . SEND FOR ILLUS T R A T K I ) I . I S T . Second-Hand Pianos ou the Threo Years' System , from 10 s r . d per Month . Full Value allowed for Old Instruments of any kind in Exchange .
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Royal Kensington Lodge, No. 1267.
Master—Bro . Stevens . The W . M . might say he had never seen the ceremony better performed . Bro . Stevens had ably occupied the chair for two years , and ho ( Bro . Delacoste ) hoped to follow in such ablo footsteps . Again a musical treat awaited the brethren . " Melodio , " by Gounod , was sung by Miss Isabella Stono , whilo a violoncello oblieato , by J . A . Brousil was given . Brother Stevens I . P . M ., after
acknowledging the honour done , said ho was introduced to tho Lodge by their respected Brother Hydo Pullen , and initiated by Brother Soppet . He then thought there must bo something good in Freemasonry . The kindness ho had received ho should never forget . FTo passed throngh the chair , but , unfortunately , thoy lost by death the W . M . elect , and ho was compelled to occupy it for a second year .
He felt a great amount of pleasure in having tho privilege to instal their W . M ., and hoped ho had gained his approbation . Tho words uttered by the Grand Secretary it waa a great satisfaction to him to hear ; they would make a lasting impression ou him . The W . M . uext proposed tho toast of the Visitors . Brother Ramsay responded . Bro . Cramer returned thanks for the Past Masters , ancl Bro . F .
Binckes made a forcible appeal in responding to the toast of the Masonio Institutions . Tho other toasts comprised tho Treasurer and Secretary , the Wardens and Officers , & c , & o . To each full honour was done . The W . M . exhibited great judgment in selecting a musical party to add to the enjoyment of tho meeting . To Bro . Edwin M . Lott was entrusted the arrangements , and ho had secured the services
of the popular favourite Madame Worrell , Miss Isabella Stone , and Bros . Egbert Roberts aud J . Brousil ; these artistes exerted themselves most creditably . During the evening Bro . Pigache , by particular request , sang " Tho Chalet . " The following is a list of the Visitors : — Bros . Colonel Shadwell Gierke , Dr . Ramsay , Mather , Hurdy , Jordan ,
Dunkley , Higgins , Lott , Ruf , Green , Toopo , Hobbs , De Grabowski , Kidder , Lemaitro , Festa , Cockerel ) , Delacroix , H . Wilde , Dickets , Armstrong , Shand , Coffin , Lintell , Wilde , Nicols , Dudley Rolls , Scott , Pigache , Binckes , Green , Armstrong , Kempster , Roberts , Graham , Berkeley , Hubinet , Levy .
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THE THEATRES , & c . COVENT GABDEN .-PROMENADE CONCERTS . DKimY LANE . —At 7 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELPHI . —At 7 . 15 , FAMILIES SUPPLIED . At 7 . 45 , DRINK . PBINOESS'S . —At 7 . 30 , AUNT CHARLOTTE'S MAID . At 8 , THE ROMANY RYE . ( Last night ) . VAUDEVILLE . —At 8 , MONEY . This day , at 2 . 30 also . OLYMPIC .-At 8 , FUN ON THE BRISTOL . ( Last night ) . GLOBE . —At 8 , A FAIR ENCOUNTER At 8 . 15 , THE PROMISE OF MAY . CBITEBION .-At 8 , BRAVE HEARTS . At 9 , BETSY . LYCEUM . —At 7 .-15 , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING . This day , at 2 also . SAVOY .-At 8 , MOCK TURTLES . At 8 . 30 , PATIENCE . This day ( Saturday ) , at 2 . 30 , also . COMEDY . —At 8 , RIP VAN WINKLE . HAYMABKET .-At 7 . 50 , NEARLY SEVEN . At 8 . 10 , THE OVERLAND ROUTE . OPEBA COMIQUE .-ON CONDITION . At 9 , 15 , SOMETHING NEW . TOOLE'S . —At 7 . 20 , WAITING CONSENT . At 8 , GIRLS AND BOYS ; a Nursery Tale . AVENUE . —At 7 . 30 , WEDDING BLISS . At 8 . 15 , MANTEAUX NOIRS . GAIETY . —At 7 . 40 , DONE ON BOTH SIDES . At 8 . 15 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOD . This day , at 2 . 30 , also . ALHAMBBA . —At 7 . 45 , MERRY WAR . STANDABD . —THE RULING PASSION . SADLEB'S WELLS . —JEAN ; ou , la RepubliquB . SUBBEY . —At 7 . 30 , FOR EVER . MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall—Every evening , at 8 . On Monday , the 20 th instant , Mr . VERNON DOWSETT'S BENEFIT . ALEXANDBA PALACE .-This day , RACES . CBYSTAL PALACE .-This day , CONCERT . Dr . LYNN , the ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallery , & c .
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" A suitable gift from a Master to his Lodge . " NEATLY BOUND IN CLOTH , PEICB 8 s 6 d EACH , THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE . VOLUMES 1 to 15 . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE .
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Crown Svo , price 2 s 6 d , cloth lettered . IHrttowfIn cf pj # 0 » tf § itml mi Mmwimu , By Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . "The snbject is ably argued by the author . "—Western Daily Mercury . " Useful and valuable iu the highest degree . "—Exeter Gazette . " Will have a material effect on tho future of Masonic Ritual . "—South Western Shir . " The uuthor adduces many variations in tho language used by different Pre-CC | itors . " —Cox's Monthly Legal Circular . " Ought to bo inthe hands of every Mason . "—Northampton Guardian . " To Freemasons generally it will be found useful and valuable , and we com mend it to their notice accordingly . "—Surrey County Observer . "Bro . Stevens' motion for a Committee on tho subject of Uniformity of Ritua * w'is carried by a largo majority . "—Freemason ' s Chronicle report of Grand Lodgo meeting , 3 rd December 1 S 79 . Sunt , by post , on receipt of stamps , by the Author , Bro . JAM us STEVENS , 112 Hi gh-street , Clapham , S . W . ; or by Bro . W . W . MORGAN , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N .
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THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . J . F . WA . LTK . HR * PATENT . Iron , from 10 / 6 each . Brass , from 30 / - each . THESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability cheapness , and elegance of finish . Thoy are suitable for Military Hands Orchestras , Reading and News Rooms , I , iln * avies , Studies , ami Drawing Rooms When opened to their full capacity they stand 5 CoetUigU , and can be folded and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by a inches diameter . The weight is about i lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs . To be obtained of all Music Dealers , and of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C . 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . ___^ DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE ,
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , Tbe Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR ¦ Concerts , ( Swicrfawments , ft Utasmtit JJ mtqucte . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can bo engaged for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations aud Installations , & c . For Opinions of tho Press and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John's Villa , 91 Fciulea Road Balham Surrey .
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RICHARD PEARCY , WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER , 31 PACKINGTON STEEET , ISLINGTON , LONDON , N . "Watches Made and Repaired in the verybest manner . JKASOHIG JFBWS & S .
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AMERICAN ORGANS , CHEAPEST AND BEST , BY tho STERLING ORGAN CO ., DERBY , CONN ., U . S . A ., afc tow Prices , with Twenty-Five per cent . Co-operative Discoint for Cash : or on the THREE YEARS' BY / STEM , from 10 s Bd per Month . SEND F O It ILLUS T HATED LIS T T O CHAS . STILES and CO ., 42 SOUTHAMPTON ROW , HOLBORN , LONDON , W . C . These Organs are eminently suited for use in MASONIC LODGES .
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BORD'S PIANOS . CHAS . STILES & CO ., the welt-kiiowu Importers of theso celebrated Pianos , havo Removed to 42 Southampton-row , Holborn , London , W . C . Where may be seen a large and varied assortment of Instruments , of New and Artistic Design , nt Low Prices , with Twenty-Five per Cent . Co-operative Diset . for Cash , OR o :: T H F , T IF It K V , Y K A It S-i ' X Y K T F , M , Prom 15 s per Month . SEND FOR ILLUS T R A T K I ) I . I S T . Second-Hand Pianos ou the Threo Years' System , from 10 s r . d per Month . Full Value allowed for Old Instruments of any kind in Exchange .