Annual Ball Of The Lodge Of Israel, No. 205.

brethren sat down to an excellent repast , served with the usual care of the worthy host , Bro . P . M . Page . It was heartily enjoyed , after the somewhat protracted labours of the evening . The table being cleared and the room tyled , the toasts of the Queen and the Craft , the Grand Master , Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and

Grand Officers Present and Past were proposed , in brief but eulogistic terms by the Worshipful Master and received with true Commemoration " fire . " The health of the Worshipfnl Master was pro - posed by the I . P . M . and was most enthusiastically received . Past Master Page sang " Pass the bottle round , my boys , " and tho W . M .

responded . On the toast of the Initiates being drank , Bro . Windsor sang " The Anchor's weighed , " after which Bros . Saville , Tildesley , Bosworth and Fayers responded in suitable terms . After the song " Come into the garden , Maud , " by the Worshipful Master , the health of the Visitors was proposed . Among those replying to the toast

was Bro . Bosworth , No . 230 , the father of one of the initiates , who stated that for over thirty years it had been his ardent desire to see his son a Mason , and he expressed his gratitude that he had had his wish fulfilled . Bro . Strong sang the " Friars of orders grey . " The Past Masters present briefly responded to the toast of the Past

Masters . Bro . Page , having previously been encored , sang " The Diver . " The toasts of Treasurer and Secretary , and that of the Officers having been given and responded to , the Tyler closed the proceedings , and the brethren dispersed . The business for the next

meeting , 2 nd March , consists of the passing of the four brethren initiates at this meeting , and the initiation of the gentleman proposed , together with one other candidate who , through domestic trouble , was prevented from attending on this occasion .

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —On Wednesday the 2 nd inst ., the usual weekly meeting was held at Bro . Silvester ' s , the Alfred , Eoman Eoad , Barnsbury . Bro . Squire W . M . 3 occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Block S . W . and W . M . elect 3 , Gregory , Ament , Larkin , and Bleakley in the various offices , and

some thirty other brethren . The Lodge having been opened and minutes confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother Silvester acting as candidate . This was followed by the rehearsal of the ceremony of installation , carried out in its entirety ; including the formation of a Board of Installed Masters . Bro . Block then

invested his Officers , and Bro . Squire completed an admirable rehearsal of the ceremony by giving the charges in an eloquent manner . Bros . Ferguson , Silvester , and Dimsdale were nnanimously re-elected

Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary of the Lodge of Instruction , ancl three brethren were appointed Auditors . A hearty vote of thanks was given to Bro . Squire , who was also elected an honorary member . All Masonic business being completed , Lodge was closed .

- The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 — At Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Coleman Street , London , E . G ., on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . James Stevens P . M . and Preceptor W . M ., Norman S . W ., Gwyn J . W ., Kush S . D ., Hills J . D ., Woodin I . G ., Jardine , Wells , Smith , Chatterton , Whitehouse , Pitt , Gaskin , Ball Secretary , and Paddle Treasurer . Visitors : Brothers

Sadler . Wood , and Williams of the Brook Lodge , and Edward Haigh P . M .. 29 P . G . S . The Lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The second and third sections of the first lecture were worked by the brethren , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , tho

Preceptor affording , at the request of several brethren , explanations of portions thereof . An agenda of work for the ensuing weekly meetings up to and inclusive of 31 st March was arranged . The Visitors having expressed their great satisfaction with the work of the . evening , and desiring membership , were elected members . After the

usual enquiries , the Lodge was closed . On Thursday next , the 17 th instant , at half-past six p . m ., the Preceptor will deliver his Lecture on " The Eitual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . 1813—1886 . " Master Masons only can be present on this occasion , and an early attendance is solicited . On 24 th instant , at 6-30 p . m .. the Fifteen Sections will be worked under the presidency of the Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens P . M .

P . Z . j H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 S . W ., E . Larchin P . M . 1541

J . W ., and T . Poore P . M . P . Z . I . P . M . First Lecture—Bros . Gaskin Hills , Gush , Gregory , Larchin , and Jenkins . Second Lecture-Eros . Pitt , Margetts , Fox , Sharpa , & c . Third Lecture—Bros . Munday , Poore , & c .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruotion , No . 1693 . —At the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., ou Monday , 31 st ult ., Bros . Collingrid"e W . M ., Clark S . W ., White J . W ., Ball I . G ., Hall S . D ., Turner J . D ., Trewinuard Preceptor . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Turner candidate . Bro . White , as candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted ; the ceremony rehearsed , Lodge closed iu due form , and adjourned ,

On Monday , 7 th instant , Bros . Clark W . M ., White S . W ., Turner P M'' nutcuinaon S . D ., Ball I . G ., Collingridge Secretary , Trewinnard t . M . Preceptor , Osborn P . M . The work comprised tho rehearsal of

"" ceremony oi initiation , Bro . Galer candidate . Lodge opened in the second ancl third degrees , and closed to first . A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded to Bro . Clark for his ablo working . Lod ge closed in due form , and adjourned till Monday next , when -Hro . White will preside .

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NUMERALS P ° Perly carried out and personally attendedin L ; ndon or Country by Bro . G . A . HUTTCXN" , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C Monuments erected . Valuations made

Masonic Dedication At Brisbane.

MASONIC DEDICATION AT BRISBANE .

A FEW months ago the new Masonic Hall was the scene of an elaborate ceremonial , in which the Queensland District Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland and the Queensland Provincial Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland conjointly consecrated the building to the purposes of Freemasonry , as represented by their respective Constitutions . Last December the Queensland District

Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England performed a somewhat similar , althongh in some respect more elaborate , ceremonial , whioh was styled a dedication . The Lodge . room had been prepared with more than ordinary care and taste . A handsome carpet surrounded the imitation tesselated pavement on the floor of the Lodge-room ,

and groups of fresh looking evergreens , ferns , and shrubs were placed in convenient positions on the dais and elsewhere . Above the District Grand Master ' s throne was the handsome purple banner of the Queensland District Grand Lodge . The banner of the North Australian Lodge surmounted the Senior Grand Warden ' s chair ,

the banner of the Victoria Lodge above the Junior Grand Warden 8 chair , and the banner of the Prince of Wales above the Secretary's desk . The assemblage of Master Masons was large , there being no less than 150 present when the District Grand Master and his Officers entered and began the ceremonies . As the brethren arrived

they were passed into the Lodge-room and took their seats at once . The Acting District Grand Master of the Scottish Constitution Bro . Barnes , who was accompanied by several of his Officers , was first announced by the Director of Ceremonies ( Bro . Fenwiok ) , and was received by the brethren present standing . At 8 o ' clock the District

Grand Master and Officers were announced , and the doors having been thrown open they were also received by the brethren standing . The District Grand Master , Bro . the Hon . Gregory C . M . G . M . L . O ., was accompanied by the following District Grand Officers : —Bros . Barnett Deputy Master , Jones Senior Warden , Stanley Junior

Warden , Fenwick Dir . of Cers ., Dean Chaplain , Hon . Sir S . W . Griffith Past Eegistrar , Hon . F . T . Gregory , M . L . C ., Acting Superintendent of Works , Hon Dr . W . F . Taylor , M . L . C ., Sword , bearer , C . Curtins Carter Senior Deacon , J . D . Eeeve Junior Deacon , W . Finucane Treasurer and Censer Bearer , Hertzburg Acting

Secretary , A . F . Luya , and J . E . Meyer Stewards , J . T . Bngga Pursuivant . The District Grand Lodge having been opened , the acting Secretary ( Bro . Hertzburg ) announced to the District Grand Master that it was the desire of the Fraternity that the Hall should be dedicated to Masonry . The District Grand

Master , in consenting to comply with the request , welcomed the brethren to the new building , and expressed a hope that they would find it better suited to their requirements than the old one . Ifc had been contemplated to hold the service of dedication at the annual meeting of the District Grand Lodge in March next , when they hoped

to have received their new furniture , but in deference to the wishes of many members he had consented to hold it on thafc night instead of in March next . The architect , Bro . G . C . Clark , then handed

back to the District Grand Master the plans and tools—a square and plumb rule—which had been entrusted on the laying the foundation stone . The D . G . M . briefly congratulated the architect , saying the building would be a record of his professional skill and ability .

The Theatres. &C.

THE THEATRES . & c .

Opera Comique . —Miss Kate Vaughan has secured this theatre for a season to be devoted to the old comedies . She last Saturday produced Sheridan ' s ever-welcome play , " The Eivals . " The performance went on as smoothly as could be wished , and with but one or two exceptions the company may be classed as good all

round . Mr . Forbes Eobertson was a refined Captain Absolute , and displayed plenty of spirit . Mr . James Fernandez gave a most careful rendering of the part of Sir Anthony Absolute , while Mr . Lionel Brough ' s well-known qualifications bronght to bear on the character of Bob Acres . Mr . Forbes Dawson was hardly suited for the part

of Sir Lucius , while Mr . Arthur Elwood and Miss Julia Gwynne were totally nnable to make any impression with the parts of Faulkland and Julia respectively . A more graceful impersonation than presented by Miss Vaughan could nofc be wished for ; her performance was charming , and thoroughly deserved the plaudits of

those present . Mrs . John Billington's Mrs . Malaprop was another good representation . Mr . Charles Fawcett ( Fag ) , Mr . Sidney Brough ( David ) , and Miss Florence Oowell ( Lucy ) filled their several roles with credit . A gavotte danced in the second act was deservedly

encored . The Prince ancl Princess of Wales , with Prince Albert Victor were present . " She Stoops to Conquer " will be the next revival ; it will be produced next Saturday , the management having decided to limit tho run of each piece to a fortnight .

On Thursday , the 10 th inst ., Mr . Edward Terry and his Company gave a matinee of "The Churchwarden" at the Theatre Eoyal Brighton . On Thursday next the Company will repeat the performance , on this occasion at the Crystal Palace .

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