Bro. Constable's Drawing

old building at Wood Green . The chief toasts were Prosperity to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys and to the Reunion . All old scholars of the Royal Masonic

Institution for Boys who have not joined the Reunion , are requested to communicate with Mr . Geo . W . Martin , 123 and 124 Newgate-street , who will give them all particulars of membership .

The ceremony of Consecrating the new Lodge , Guelph , No . 1685 , will take place , at Leytonstone , on Satnrday , the 23 rd instant , at 4 o ' clock p . m . Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , and other brethren from Grand Lodge will officiate .

While there are upwards of 3 , 000 Craft Masons in the Province of West Yorkshire , it seems there are only 838 Royal Arch Masons , belonging to 26 Chapters . In 1869 ,

there were 23 Chapters with 563 R . A . M . ; in 1870 , 576 ; in 1871 , 616 ; in 1872 , 644 ; in 1873 , 671 5 in 1874 , 733 ; in 1875 , 797 ; and in 1876 , the number stated above , namely 26 Chapters and 838 members .

The Report of the Great Western Railway Literary Society , which was read at the twenty-fifth general meeting , discloses a very satisfactory state of things . Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch Bart . M . P ., Provincial Grand Master Berks and Bucks , is the President of the Society , which numbers now

593 members , there having been an increase during the past year of 43 members . As many as 411 volumes have , in the same period , been added to the library for circulation , thus raising the total number from 7 , 354 to 7 , 765 volumes . Mr . J . W . Grant has succeeded Mr . H . Rennie , as honorary

Sec , and Mr . J . R . Atcherly has been appointed Treasurer , vice Mr . Grant . The accounts for the year 1876-7 are likewise satisfactory . The receipts , including the opening balance of £ 57 17 s Id , reached the sum of £ 315 14 s 8 d . Of this £ 247 5 s 8 d were received from members as

subscriptions . The expenses for books , binding , periodicals , furniture , printing and stationery , librarian ' s salary , & c , & c , amounted to £ 237 7 s 4 d , leaving a balance , composed of cash in hand £ 25 7 s , and cards and periodicals have collected £ 53 0 s 4 d , or together £ 78 7 s 4 d .

It is our painful duty , this week , to record the death of Bro . George Macadam , of Glasgow , who for many years held the office of Secretary to the Glasgow Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . The deceased brother was on his way to attend the funeral of a departed friend , on the 6 th

rnst ., but feeling unwell , was obliged to return to his home , where he died , very suddenly , the same evening . Brother Macadam was well known , and highly respected in the Craft , for his uniform uprightness of character and obliging disposition . He was beloved by those who had

the privilege of meeting him often , and his awfully sudden departure will be much felt by a large circle of acquaintance . Bro . Macadam leaves a widow and family , for whom the brethren of the Province , and particularly those of his Mother Lodge , No . 73 , have the deepest sympathy .

The Pupils' Entertainment , at Leyton College , Leytonstone , will take place on Friday next , the 22 nd inst . Bro . Westfield will be very pleased to see brethren and their families who may be desirous of attending on the occasion . Bro . Westfield numbers among his friends and patrons very

many Craftsmen , and we doubt not his kindly invitation will meet with a very cordial response . As we have personally enjoyed the pleasure of being present at one of these interesting gatherings , we are able to assure any of our readers who may be minded to visit Leyton College that they will be at no loss to enjoy themselves .

The Stewards of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will pay their annual visit to the School on Monday next . The Right Hon . Lord Sufiield , Prov . G . Master of Norfolk , who occupied the chair at the Festival , will preside on the occasion . After a selection of music and various recitations

have been given by the pupils , the usual distribution of prizes will follow . Our readers need not to be told that this is one of the most interesting sights , and certainly one of the most popular entertainments of tho year . Given the fine weather we are now enjoying , and we may safely venture to predict that the fete of Monday next , at St . John ' s Hill ,

¦ oattersea , will be both brilliant and enjoyable

The Mace Fund

THE MACE FUND

' pHE Treasurer of the Dorcas Beneficent Society acknowledges , - * - with mauy thanks , the following donations received in answer t 0 the Appeal of the 1-lth May : — £ s d Bro . W . Weedon 110 „ Bev . T . Robinson . . . . 110 „ Benjamin Head - . . . 10 0

„ William Paas , 30 " . - . . 10 0 „ VV . H . Bowden 0 10 6 „ R . Burnett 0 10 6 „ E . Pierpoint 32 ° . . . . 0 10 0 „ W . J . Palmer 0 5 0 „ Alfred Pratt 0 2 6

Further donations are asked to enable him to complete his University course , and will be thankfully received by the Treasurer , Captain P . Dadson , 33 Golden . sqaare , W ., or Bro . P . Binckes , Freemasons' Hall . Tho Trustees of the Fund are Bros . W . Paas and B . Head .

The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

Madlle . Theresa at the Gaiety . T j 'ANNI FRITZ , recently performed by a French company at this theatre , having been withdrawn , tho programme during the past week has comprised a number of small pieces , one of which , Les Chansons de Suzon , introduces to the English public the celebrate Madlle . Theresa , the songstress par excellence of the Champa Elysees Cafe" Chantant . Madlle . Theresa is a singer of unequal

merit . Somo of her notes are clear and melodious as those of a Hate , others are more suggestive of a fine-toned cornet , while again others are harsh and unpleasing , and grate on the ear . Her songs are undeniably effective , and they are all given with dramatic spirit . Perhaps tho most pleasing are " Rlen n'esfc sacro pour un Sapeur "

and " Cost dans le nez que ca mo chatouille . " The other pieces on the programme are Chez L'Avocat , by M . Ferrier , capitally acted by MM . Langallay and Blondelefc and Mdme Drege ; aud Un Homme de Bronze , the principal parts of which are sustained by MM . Boisselet and Blondelefc , and Mesdames Maurel and Dumont . On Monday , Madame Chaumont is announced .

Gresham Lodge , No . 869 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., at Cheshunt Great House , Cheshunt . park . Present—Bros . J . E . Grocotfc Prov . S . G . V 7 . W . M .., W . H . Etherington S . W ., E . G . Pottle Prov . G . S . B . J . W ., VV . E . Gompertz P . Prov . G . P . P . M . Secretary , F . D . R . Copestick P . P . G . S . B . P . M . Treasurer , T . C . Chapman S . D ., 0 . B . Cheese as J . D ., Rev . 0 . E .

Mayo M . A . P . G . C , Chaplain , VV . E . Gompertz jun . and J . R . Dickio Stewards , Thomas Perry I . G . Visitors—Bros . F . Binckes P . M . Grand Stewards Lodge , Secretary R . M . B . School , John Constable P . M . 185 , G . Bilby P . M . 185 , G . Leriok P . M . 1227 , G . Mickley P . M . 449 P . P . G . D . Herts , H . VV . Gompertz J . W . 1364 , G . Pliythian S . W . 22 , W . Windsor 1310 , W . J . Wolsham 1491 , J . Knight J . D . 1327 , & o . The usual

formal business having been disposed ot , tho auditors report was presented , after which Bro . Johnson was passed to the degreo of F . C . The installation of the W . M . elect ( Bro . VV . H . Etherington ) was then proceeded with , and after the usual greetings , he invested the following as his officers for the year : —Bros . E . G . Potble S . W ., T . 0 . Chapman J . W ., Rev . C . E . Mayo Chaplain , F . D . R . Cope .

stick Treasurer , VV . E . Gompertz Secretary , Thos . Perry S . D ., C . B . Cheese J . D ., VV . E . Gompertz jun . I . G ., R . Bruce D . C , Dixon Organist , Bernard and Holland Stewards , Gilchrist Tyler . The installation ceremony , which was admirably worked by the Sec , Bro . Gompertz , being ended , the Lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned for banquet , at which tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Bros . Constable and Bilby replied on behalf of tho

visitors , and Bro . Binckes , in acknowledging " The Charities , enlarged on the benefits of the Institutions . Several sums were subscribed by the brethren for the Boys' School , including two amounts of £ 5 5 s , two of £ 1 ls , & c , and one guinea was voted from the funds of the Lodgo to be invested in Bro . Constable's tickets . A visit to this Lodge , which necessitates a most pleasant drive , is very enjoyable at this season of the year . The manner in which the duties of the day were disposed of added greatly to the enjoyment . .

run ROYAT . ORDER OF SCOTLAND . —On Monday , at 33 Golden - square , was consecrated the Royal Brace Chapter of the Royal Order of Scotland . Dr . Hamilton , Prov . G . M . for London and the Home Counties , presided , and was assisted by General Clerk , S . Rawson , and the Hon . R . Giddy j and there wore present , Lord Skelmersdale , Lord de Clifford , 0 . F . Matier . D . Prov . G . M . for Lancashire aud

Cheshire , and many other distinguished brethren . After the cere - mony had been performed , fourteen candidates were admitted to the Order . Bro . Rev . Canon Harford was then installed as V . W . T ., and subsequently appointed as officers , Earl Dononghmore Dep . T ., Lord Henuiker S . W ., the Hon aud Rev . Francis E . C . Byng M . A . J . W ., Lord Brooke Marshall , J . D . M . Littler Q . C . Dep . Marshall . Lord

Clifford Steward , and Captain Portlock Dadson Treasurer and Secretary . When the Chapter was closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet at the Cafe Royal , the Rev . Canon Harford V . W . T . presiding . The usual toasts were given , and a very agreeable evening spent . It may be remarked that this is the first occasion on which a , subordinate Chapter under a Prov . Grand Lodge has been oonsecrated . —Touchstone .

Provincial Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire is to meet in the new Masonic Hall , Sheifield , on 4 th July pros ., that handsome and spacious building being now nearly ready for occupation . The meet , ing will be held under the banner of the Britannia Lodge , No . 139 ,