United Brothers Lodge, No. 1069.

UNITED BROTHERS LODGE , No . 1069 .

THE installation of Bro . G . Whitehall as Worshipful Master took place on Monday , 8 th inst ., in the Masonio Hall , Highbury St ., Sonthsea , and was followed by a banquet served by Bro . Bruuton , of Palmerston-road , at whioh about 60 sat down . The W . M . elect appointed the following Officers -. —Bros . Dupree I . P . M ., A . G . German S . W . J . Jenkins J . W ., R . J . Rastriok Treasurer , C . J . Lawrence

, Secretary , T . Smith Assistant Secretary , Dr . B . H . Mnmby S . D ., J . Moses J . D ., E . Zaohariah Director of Ceremonies , Dudley I . G ., Milligan and Cooksley Senior and Junior Stewards respectively . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . M . E . Frost P . P . G . S . W . Bro . Whitehall , after a few appropriate remarks ,

presented Bro . Dupree with a P . M . ' s jewel , subscribed for by the members of the Lodge , and Bro . Jenkins , the late Secretary , also received a similar token of appreciation of his services . Both jewels were supplied by Messrs . Moses , of the Hard , Portsea . Among the guests were the Rev . Dr . Sail P . P . G . C ., and several Provincial Officers .

Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611

THE installation meetiog of this Lodge was held on Monday evening , the 8 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . In expectation of numerous visitors from a distance , the supper room had been prepared , and light refreshments were in readiness for the guests . The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro .

A . T . B . Turner , and the following Officers : —Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . as I . P . M ., W . Brown S . W ., G . Chapman J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer , James Hay Secretary , S . J . DaltonS . D ., W . Lackenby J . D ., W . Storry Steward , C . G . Padel P . M . Org . ; and a large number ol members and visitors . Tbe first business was to ballot for a candi .

date , after whioh the Worshipful Master , Bro . Turner , said that before vacating the ohair he desired to make a presentation to the Lodge , in the shape of a carved oak front and spotted metal open diapason pipes for the organ , which is in course of construction for the Lodge . The chair was then taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , who

appointed Bros . J . T . Seller P . M . as S . W ., and G . Balmford P . M . as J . W . The outgoing Worshipful Master ( Bro . Turner ) presented Bro . Wm . Brown , the Worshipful Master elect , and the installation ceremony was proceeded with , and onducted to its conclusion ; the following Officers being appointed : —Bros . Wm . B . Dyson S . W ., S . J .

Dalton J . W ., G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O . Treasurer , Jas . Kay Secretary , W . Lackenby S . D ., G . Lamb J . D ., Rev . R . Blakeney , M . A ., Chaplain , T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Director of Ceremonies , C . G . Padel P . M . P . P . G . O . Organist , W . Storry Inner Guard , J . H . Skonksmith , P . Pearson , and J . D . Irving Stewards .

Bro . Whytehead then , on behelf of Bro . James Crichton and Bro . Dr . Dickson , of Edinburgh , presented to the Lodge library a beautiful emblematically-bound copy of Bro . M . Lyon's " History of Freemasonry in Scotland , " and Bro . Turner I . P . M . presented a handsome clock , with emblematically-carved oak case , for the smoke room .

Votes of thanks were accorded for those gifts , as well as to the I . P . M ., for his splendid presentation in connection with the organ . Bro . Whytehead moved a vote of condolence be forwarded to Bro . Mennell on the loss of his son , also a member of the Lodge , who had died at the early age of twenty-one years , having only just been made a

Master Mason in the Eooracum Lodge . The name of a candidate was proposed , and the Lodge was closed , after which an adjournment was made to the De Grey Rooms , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Halliwell , aud at which 10 brethren sat down .

In addition to the names above mentioned , there were present the following brethren : Bros , the Dean of Yotk P . G . Chap ., T . VV . Tew Prov . G . M . of West Yorks , Sir F . Mdner P . M . 1611 P . P . G . S . W ., F . Smith P . M . 837 , J . Barker P . M . 1102 P . P . G . S . of W ., W F .

Tomlmson P . M . 304 , J . Todd P . M . 236 P . P . G . R ., R . Craig P . M . 304

P . P . G . D ., J . W Bailey P . M . 301 , B . Polkinghome P . M . 1991 , C . Palliser P . M . 1337 P . P . G . S of W ., A . H . H . McGachen P , M . 1991 Prov . G . A . D . C , G . Taylor P . M . 129 P . P . G . D . C ., J . Marshall P . M . 660 P . P . G . R ., J . D . Dudsworth P . M . 660 , J . B . Nicholls W . M . 660 , J . Starkey 1611 , G . Shepherd 1611 , J . D . Spetch 1611 , W . H . A . Coates .

1611 , T . Horsley 1611 , J . E . Wilkinson 1611 , B . Brown 1611 , D . Grant 10 ( I . C . ) , A . Haig 448 , T . Hard ng 1991 , J . T . Davies 521 , C . Goldthorpe 242 , H . Allism 1001 , T . Archey 236 , H . Scott 236 , E . VV . Purnell 236 , W . Smith 238 , A . M . White 1991 , J . Brownfoot 301 ; and others . During the eveniug several telegrams and letters of apology

were read from brethren unable to be present , including Bros . Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett D . P . G . M ., Rev . Canon Tristram , R . Hudson Prov . G . Sec Durham , J . S . Cumberland P . P . G . W ., G . P . Brockbank , J . Terry ( Lord Mayor of York ) , M . C . Peck Prov . G . Sec , C .

Fendelow , and others . There was some excellent singing , which was contributed by Bros . J . E . Wilkinson , W . B . Dyson , H . Allisin , and others , and tbe speaking was remarkably good , notably tho response of the Dean of York to the toast of the Grand Lodge of " England .

Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 .

THE first meeting of this Lodge since its consecration was held on Thursday , at the Athenteum , Camden Road , when there were present Bros . J . D . Allcroft , Past Grand Treasurer , W . M ., E . Y . Jolliffo I . P . M ., Thos . Eccluston Gibb S . W ., J . P . Fitzgerald J . W ., R . D . Cnmmings Secretary , Harold Halliday S . W ., Joseph Corbett J . D ., Mnir Smith I . G ., Dr . Haskins Organist , and W . J . Wettenhall

together with three visitors . After the usual preliminaries had been disposed of , two gentlemen were initiated into the Order , Brother Fitzsrerald J . W . performing the ceremony , with Brother Corbett J . D .

in the chair of S . W ., and Brother Jolliffo in that of J . W . A pleasing departure from the usual course of the ceremony was made on this occasion ; time- allowing for the delivery of tho charge , which was given by tho acting Senior Warden with great effect , so much so that

Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

we can but feel surprised that its omission has become almost a recognised feature . With so many brethren anxious to display their oratorical ability , with no possibility of their attaining the chair , we think greater attention might be paid to the charges , which are not only interesting , bnt convey

in a few words a considerable amount of Masonic information ; they would certainly be appreciated if properly given , as they were on Thursday . The Worshipful Master then resumed the ohair and proceeded to close the Lodge . Before doing so he desired to address a few words to the brethren on a subject whioh

was pressing heavily on all of them . Since their meeting of the previous week they had lost a dear friend , in their esteemed Treasurer , whose sudden death had cast a gloom over the whole of their proceedings . Iu very feeling terms Bro . Allcroft proposed that the Secretary of the Lodge be instructed to write to the family of their

deceased brother , expressing the sincere and unanimous regret of the members at tbe sad death of their friend and Brother , E . F . Storr . Bro . Jolliffo seconded the proposition , adding a few words of testimony to those of the Worshipful Master ; and he was followed by Bro . Corbett , who most appropriately

adapted various portions of the ritual to the sad task he set himself to perform . A candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and then the Lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently dined together , but out of respect for Bro . Storr the toasts were of the most formal character . Bro . Jolliffe snbmitted the health of the

W . M ., who tendered his thanks . They were but a small assembly that night , but all things must have a beginning , and sometimes the smaller they were , and the slower they grew , the stronger they ultimately became . He felt they had no cause to desire rapid growth in their Lodge , but rather to desire solid progress . Bro . Ecoleston Gibb ,

responding to the toast of the Officers , said the solemnity of their proceedings that day , so far from needing auy excuse , was commendable under the circumstances , as it shewed some of the characteristics of Freemasons . He felt the solemnity which had surrounded their meeting was evidence of that true brotherly spirit which should be

found in the heart of every Mason . The Worshipful Master proposed tbe health of the initiates . He hoped the ceremonies they had gone through had impressed them , and would justify them in their minds that they had taken the right step in joining the rauks of Freemasonry . Speaking of his vacation of the ohair during the

initiation , Bro . Alloroft said he would much rather see a thing done properly by another than make a muddle of it himself . He knew Bro . Fitzgerald- could carry out the ceremony to perfection , and therefore he had deputed to him the task of conferring it . The brethren admitted that day had no doubt appreciated the position in

which the Lodge was placed , and had perhaps not formed a just opinion of Freemasonry . He might tell them that Freemasonry was usually bright , joyous , atid happy ; tending to good fellowship and good feeling , and such he hoped it would in future prove to them .

He hoped the principles of Masonry might assist them in their everyday life , and that it might be usefnl to them in whatever sphere the G . A . O . T . U . might place them . The proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a conclusion .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Vaudeville . —A matinee was given at the this theatre on Wednesday afternoon , for the purpose of producing a new farcical comedy entitled "A Scotch Mist , " in three acts , by Edwin Shepherd . The comedy is of a character that requires a vast amount of making out , artistes as well as audience appearing at times to be in a

complete fog . Nevertheless , Mr . Shepherd has written an amusing comedy , and if his work had been taken iu quicker time the result would have been more favourable . The plot is somewhat of a jumble , but the following may be accepted as an outline . A newly married man , Mr . Ultra Marine Chromo , an artist , has been

to Edinburgh on a visit to a friend ; here he ha 3 been taken to an Asylnm ball , where he partakes of too mnch Scotch whiskey . He makes love , and proposes , to two young ladies , by both of whom he is accepted . These ladie 3 turn out to be old schoolfellows of his wife ; they write to hor , not knowing she is Mrs . Ultra Marine

Chromo . The husband returns to London , but on the road he recognises his lady friends , who are travelling in the next Carriage , and who also are proceeding to London . Our hero takes a cab to his homo , where the girls arrire soon afterwards . The ladies tell their troubles to his wife , who promises to help and advise them ; she ,

however , is still ignorant that the " monster , " as he is termed , is her husband . When he arrives npon the scene , he is at once recognised , ' his wife is very jealous , and determines to leave the house . An elderly gentleman then calls for a Mrs . Chromo , and a great deal of confusion is caused , tho Mrs . Chromo sought for turning out to be

tho maid servant , who ha 3 masqueraded as the mistress . The & rtist ' 3 wife leaves tho house , bat returns without her husband knowing it . She is now rather astonished to find an elderly female , MM . Brown , waiting for a Mr . Chromo , a gentleman who mado love to her , borrowed fifteen pounds , and then deserted her . The wife

naturally thinks it is her husband . In the end , however , it turns out to be the man servant who is the culprit . The artist ' s wife determines to have an explanation , and for this purpose culls a meetin . ' of all concerned . The meeting takes place in her husband ' s studio , where she adopts a plan she has read about , viz ., to cut the

fac : s out of some pictures and substitute the sweethearts of the young ladies—Mr . Ropert de Granville and Mr . . Arthur Fitzhnrsfcin place thereof , as she thinks they will speak if they think they are alone with her husband . However , the arrival of a telegram , in answer to one despatched by Mr . Chromo , explains all . Some good fun is caused throughout the play by tbe blunders caused by