Reports Of Meetings.

West Lancashire Lodge , No . 65 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER F . JENKINS . THE annual meeting was held on Wednesday , 6 th inst ' ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , where there was an

attendance of about sixty Brethren , including several representatives of eminence in the Degree . Bro . J . S . Buck P . G . S ., the retiring chief , installed Bro . F . Jenkins as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . ********** ARK MARINERS .

— : o : — United Service Lodge , No . 69 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JNO . R . MORGAN . A VERY pleasing and interesting ceremony took place at the Masonic Temple , New Brompton , on Monday , 2 nd inst ., when Bro . Jno . R . Morgan was very ably enthroned into the Noah's chair of the above Lodge by Bro . E . B . Wilks , of Gordon Lodge , No . 3 64 , Gravescnd , assisted by Bros . J . Percy White 3 64 , and Lawrence Salt sen ., of Dewar Lodge , Rochester .

Bro . Morgan appointed as his Officers for the ensuing year the following Brethren : Chas . Woodger I . P . C . N ., Lieut . Elias Lake , R . N ., J ., James Kearney S ., Fredk . Pott Treasurer , Samuel W . Hurst Scribe , J . D . Hull S . D ., Wm . Hughes J . D ., Wm . Jenkins Organist , Walter Corbett D . C , Horace G . Croneen Gdn ., Fredk . Lucas Steward , Joshua Heath Warder .

After the investiture of Officers , and the Lodge having been closed , the Brethren adjourned to the " Ghuznee Fort" Hotel ( Bro . F . Pott ) , where a banquet awaited them , and which was done justice to in a truly Masonic manner . The usual toasts were given and honoured , that of the W . C . Noah being in the hands of Brother Wilks , who said the usual nice things in a very kindly way .

The W . C . Noah replied , thanking the- Installing Noah and Bro . J . Percy White very much for their kindness in coming all the " way from Gravesend , in the fog , to perform and assist in the ceremony ; also Bro . L . Salt , for his kindness in attending . Harmony was rendered during the evening by several of the Brethren , the LP . C . Noah excelling himself on this occasion .

****************** A FAMOUS CITY RESTAURANT . DESPITE the glories of many of the recently erected places of public entertainment in the city of London , there is an attraction about the older restaurants , for those who have known them perhaps during the whole of their business career , which goes far

to counteract any special advantages the modern palaces may seem to offer ; and it is not surprising to find the older favourites well maintaining their position , despite the competition so keenly offered by younger establishments . Call it sentiment , if you will , but a chop or a steak at such an establishment as Mullen ' s Restaurant , in Ironmonger Lane , Cheapside , seems to be quite a different article to what we get at one of the newer establishments . We

remember having enjoyed a meal at the older restaurant during our earlier experiences in the city , when , as we well recollect , one feature in the daily routine was to endeavour to find a new place for the midday meal and compare notes as to what position it . occupied among its fellows . Vv e used to regard Mullen ' s as being in the foremost ranks then , and a recent visit to it convinced us it is still to the fore .

We found our worthy Brother Frederick Harris had had the place thoroughly overhauled and re-decorated , and it now appears equal to any of its competitors in so far as appearances go , while , in addition , it possesses attractions particularly its own , foremost among them being the fact that Bro . Harris has had the best of training , and brings with him experience that should stand him in

good stead m the conduct of his present establishment . One of the features of Brother Harris's management of Simpson ' s , in Cheapside , was a series of dinners and concerts , and knowing their popularity he has wisely started a similar course at Mullen's Restaurant . The first of these took place on Monday , 28 th ult ., and really took the form of a house warming , being well attended

by patrons of the establishment and friends of the proprietor . Mr . Percival Ussher was in the chair and a very enjoyable evening resulted . An excellent dinner was followed by a charming musical programme , the contributors including such well known artistes as Mr . R . T . Wood , Mr . John M . Hay , Miss Annie Ruscoe , Mr . H . M . Hemsley , Miss Grainger Kerr , Mr . Charles King , Mr . Sydney

Hunt , Mr . E . J . Odell , Mr . Wilson James , Dr . F . Byrd-Page , Mr . Charles Lidbury , and Master J . Goldwater . The accompanist was Mr . F . G . Cole , F . R . C . O ., and the concert was under the direction of Mr . W . A . Curnoch . During the evening the loyal toasts were duly honoured , while that of " The Host" was submitted in a eulogistic speech from the chair , and suitably acknowledged .

1 he menu and musical programme of the evening were the original design of Bro . Harris , who is to be heartily congratulated on the result of this early effort to entertain and amuse his patrons , his dinner was excellent , and well served , and might certainly have been taken as a pattern by some of the west-end establishments which assume to themselves so much superiority over the city restaurants . We were pleased to notice several well known Masons among the large company present .

********** -s ******* New Palace Steamers , Ltd —It is announced that a dividend of 7 ^ per cent , will be distributed among the shareholders of this Company , as the result of last season's working , and we may congratulate Mr . T . E . Barlow , the energetic and courteous manager , upon this successful issue of his efforts .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

APOLLO . 8 , Kitty Grey . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . COMEDY . 8 . 15 , When wc were Twenty-one . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . 1 5 . COVENT GARDEN . Friday , 22 nd November , 11 , Grand Fancy Dress Ball . CRITERION . 8 . 30 , The Undercurrent . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . 30 .

DALY'S . 8 . 15 , San Toy . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . 30 . DRURY LANE . 7 . 45 , The Great Millionaire . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 1 . 45 . GAIETY . 8 , The Toreador . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . GARRICK . 8 , Iris . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . GT . QUEEN STREET . 8 . 15 , The Journey ' s End . 9 , Uncles and

Aunts . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . 30 . HAYMARKET . 8 . 30 , The Second in Command . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . 30 . HER MAJESTY'S . S . 15 , The Last of the Dandies . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . 15 . LYCEUM . 8 , Sherlock Holmes . Matinee , Saturday , 2 .

LYRIC . 8 , The Silver Slipper . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . 30 . PRINCE OF WALES'S . 8 , Becky Sharp . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . PRINCESS'S . 8 , The Shadow Dance . ROYALTY . Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday , 3 , Beyond Human Power .

SAVOY . 8 . 15 , The Willow Pattern . 9 . 15 , lb and Little Christina . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . 30 . ST . JAMES'S . 8 . 15 , The Likeness of the Night . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . 15 . SHAFTESBURY . 8 , Charity begins at Home . 9 , Are you a Mason ? Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . STRAND . 8 , A Chinese Honeymoon . Matinee , Wednesday and

Saturday , 2 . 15 . TERRY'S . 8 . iq , A Tight Corner . 10 , Sheerluck Jones . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . 30 . VAUDEVILLE . 8 , Scrooge . 9 , Sweet and Twenty . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday 2 . WYNDHAM'S . 8 . 30 , The Mummy and the Humming Bird . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . 30 .

ALEXANDRA . Next week , 7 . 45 , The Only Way . GRAND . Next week , 7 . 45 , San Toy . OPERA HOUSE , CROUCH END . . Next week , 8 , Les Cloches de Corneville . ALHAMBRA . 7-45 , Variety Entertainment , Gretna Green , Inspiration , & c .

AQUARIUM . Varied performances . World's Great Show , Sec . CANTERBURY . 8 , Variety Entertainment . EMPIRE . 8 , Variety Entertainment . Old China , & c . LONDON PAVILION . 7 . 45 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2 . 30 also .

METROPOLITAN . 8 , Variety Entertainment . OXFORD . 8 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday 2 . 15 also . PALACE . 7 . 45 , Variety Entertainment . American Biograph , & c . Saturday . 2 also . TIVOLI . 7 . 30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 3 . 15 also .

CRYSTAL PALACE . Varied attractions daily . EGYPTIAN HALL . 3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . LONDON HIPPODROME . 2 and 8 , Varied attractions . M / . DAME TUSSAUD'S ( Baker Street Station ) . Open daily . Portrait models of modern celebrities . & c .

Ad01201

GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co . LONDON AND EDINBURGH . The " SEAMEW , " one of the finest and fastest Steamers oh the Coast , is now on the Edinburgh Route . Every Wednesday' and Saturday from each end , FARES—Chief Cabin , 22 s ; Return , 34 s . Fore Cabin , 16 s ; Return , 24 s 6 d . TOURS IN THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND . 6 day Tour £ 3 8 s 6 d , 0 day Tour £ 4 . 14 s od , 12 day Tour £ 5 19 s 6 d . Including 1 st class Passage to Edinburgh and back , with meals on board , and carriage of bicycle and hotel accommodation , with board in the Highlands . These tours have been designed primarily to meet the wants of Cyclists , but are equally suitable to ordinary Tourists and holiday-makers . Route Map , Itineraries and all information on application . OSTEND . By the very fast twin-screw steamer "CALVADOS . " Chief Cabin , Single 7 s 6 d ; Return , 10 s 6 d . Food Contract each way 3 s 6 d , if previously arranged with the Steward . HAMBURG via HARWICH . From Liverpool Street Station , Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 . 40 p . m . Saloon and 2 nd class Rail , Single £ 1 15 s gd ; Return £ 2 13 s g d . BORDEAUX . Every Saturday . Chief Cabin , Single £ 2 10 s od ; Return £ 4 os od . Fore Cabin , Single £ 1 15 s od ; Return , £ 3 os od . Company ' s Illustrated Guide free , on application to G . S . N . Co ., 55 Great Tower Street , E . G . By Post 2 d .