Mark Masonry

MARK MASONRY

CONSECRATION OF THE DE-LA-POLE LODGE ,

No . 372 . A NEW Mark Masonic Lodge , the De-La-Pole , No . 372 , waa ¦ * *• consecrated at the Masonio Hall , Seaton , on Wednesday the 7 th inst . The consecration Officer was Bro . Charles Spence Bate , F . E . S ., P . G . M . M . M ., assisted by Bros . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 31 deg ., and Henry Stocker 18 deg . In addition to the above named , the

Board of Installed Masters included Bros . John Lano , Samuel Jones , E . T . Fulford , J . Jerman , and S . Toms . Previous to fche consecration the following brethren were advanced to the degree : — Bros . Henry Ford , Alfred W . Oakley , John Impey Scarbrou < rh , George J . Oldridge , William Adams , Fcerlk . Magor Portlock Dadson ,

all of De-La-Pole L > rlgp , No . 1181 , Albert Pryer Reece 449 ; with Thoman Henry Perry 1181 a ^ t serving brother . The ceremony of consecration , was then gone through ; it reflected considerable credit on Bros . Spence , Bate , Lemon , and Stocker . This over Bro . John Stocker P . M . 15 P . G . S . W . was installed as W . M . The following

brethren were appointed and invested for the year ensuing : —Bros . Samuel Jones I . P . M ., John Sackville Swann S . W ., George Evans J . W ., Henry Ford M . O ., Alfred W . Oakley S . O ., William Adams J . O ., George Evans Treasurer , Frederick Magor Portlock Dadson

Secretary and Eegistrar of Marks , John Impey Scarbrough S . D ., George S . Oldridge Organist , Albert Pryer Reece I . G ., and Thomas Henry Perry Tyler . The brethren afterwards sat down to a wellserved banquet at the Beach Hotel , Seaton .

HAWTON LODGE , No . 100 . THE members of this Lodge held their annual meeting on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonio Rooms , Ivybridge . Bro . F . Henwood , the W . M . elect , waa installed . Bros . W . R . A elvin and Jas . Gidley were the installing Officers . The W . M . invested the following Officers : —Bros . Velvin I . P . M ., Selleck S . W ., J . W . Selleck J . W ., Madge M . O ., Shepherd S 0 ., Farley J . O ., Cole Treasurer , Ford Secretary , D . Madge S . D ., Balkwili J . D ., Bromidge I . G ., Coyte Tyler .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

MAGDALEN CHAPTER 242 .

THE annual installation of Principals in connection with this Chapter was held in the Masonic Booms , Doncaster , on the 27 th ult . The followiog Companions were installed in their respective ohairs . —Comps . Walker P . Z . P . P . G . S . B . as Z ., Hirst ( J . P ., Retford ) as H ., and Rev . James Blake as J . The rites of installation were

impressively conducted by Comp . Ensor Drury , of Sheffield , a distinguished Yorkshire brother , and an honorary member of the Doncaster Chapter . The Principals installed , the other Officers were appointed and invested , ai follows : —Comps . Wilkie Scribe E , Goldthorpe Scripe N , Ogle ( Retford ) P . S ., Hirst Janitor . The annual

banquet was held the same evening , at the Reindeer Hotel , and a very handsome dinner served by Mrs . Grant , but the attendance was smaller than it would have been save for the election . Even in the room itself this exciting influence was felt , and Mr . Fitz » villiam ' a good health , proposed by Comp . Brook , was hononred with great

enthusiasm , three cheers being given , and one cheer more for Lady Mary Fitzwilliam . Several of the Masons were amongst Mr . Fitzwilliam ' s most energetic supporters . Another toast to elicit a moat cordial reception was that of the newly . installed E . Z . Comp . Walker , proposed in a highly complimentary speech by Comp . Bellerby . A very pleasant evening was spent .

BISHOV CAMIDGE AND FUBEJIASONKJ- IN THE COLONIES . —Information has been received at Thirsk of the reception which the late Vicar ( now Bishop Camidge ) has met with at the hands of the Freemasons of Australia . The brethren of the Pbcoaix Lodge , No . 1846 , E . G ., and of the Caledonia Lodge , when it became known that tha

now Bishop was an enthusiastic Mason , met in the Oddfellows' Hall , in the City of Bathnrst , and presented Bishop Camidge , as Past Provincial Grand Chaplain of Yorkshire , with an address of welcome ,

in which they trusted that he might find as warm a fraternal friendship existing there as in his far away Yorkshire home . Tho address was beautifully illuminated and framed , and . ia his acceptance of the address Bishop Camidge suitably responded .

Several notices of meetings and other matters are held over , in consequence of pressure on our space . Among these are reports of the meeting of the Hendon Lodge , on Saturday ; the Wallington and the New Concord Lodges , on Thursday ; at the latter Bro . Frederick Perl was installed as Worshipful Master .

A CARD . —AN IMI ' ORTANT DISCOVERI- is announced , in the " Paris tigaro , " of a va'uable remedy for nervous debility , physical e * xnaustiou , and kindred complaints . The discovery was made by a Ki'ssionary in Old Mexico ; it saved him from a miserable existence

j * ud premature decay . Tha Eev . Joseph Holmes , Bloomsbary Mansion ? , Bloomsbury Sqnare , London , W . C , will send the pre-8 c nption ) free of charge , on receipt of a self -acid ressed stamped envelope . Mculiou Ibia paper .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Toolo S . —When we say that the part Mr . J . L . Toole haa in Mr and Mrs . Herman Merivale's latest comedy , "The Don , " is one of the best he has ever had allotted him , it will easily be understood that it ia amusing . As Mr . Milliken , M . A ., Dean of the Chapel , there

is plenty of scope for this public favourite to work upon , and he takes the fullest advantage of it . Dressed in full college regalia , and supposed to be a woman hater , but in reality in love with a charming widow , the fun caused by this individual is fast aud furious , while the other characters are well looked after . The authors have im '

proved on their previona efforts , the action of the piece is closerwhile the writing is in a smart and interesting style . All this tends to one end , that is to provide a piece that is harmless aud full of fun . That this is done has been fully testified , for not only haa the piece received a most friendly welcome , but is likely to prove

attractive for some time to come . The mystification necessary m such a piece as this is caused by the Don being mistaken for the husband of a Ward in Chancery , while he is really in love with a widow—Mrs . Coventry Sparks . The troubles that this involve are necessarily prolonged , but they are funny , and but for the weakness

of the last act the piece would be almost perfect . This fault , however , has been got over by some capital acting on the part of the principals , headed by Mr . Toole , who is admirably suited . A more captivating widow than Kate Phillips could not be conceived , her principal scene iu the second act being most charmingly rendered . Miss

Linden was fresh and interesting as the Ward in Chancery , while Miss Emily Thorne acted with considerable'humour as the keeper of the Bull and Mitre Tavern . Mr . Edward Gardiner was easy as the younger Milliken , who is really the husband , while Mr . Billington

was sufficiently irritable as Mr . Pappendick , M . A . Miss Violet Vanbrugh and Mr . 0 . M . Lowne are interesting as lovers , while Mr . Aubrey Boucicanlt made a favourable first appearance . A word is also due to Mr . G . Shelton , who is drily humorous as a servant to the Don .

AV 611 U 8 . —Monday evening last saw the 150 th performance of that popular and spirited piece " The Old Guard . " Every one was in the best of spirits , and we may say that the play never went better . New songs and dances , with fresh business had been introduced , with the result that , those who have already seen it will do well to go

again and compare the present edition with the old . Mr . Arthur Roberts was never in better hnmonr than on Monday last , his humorous sayings and bnsiness thoroughly delighting the audience . Miss Marion Edgcumbe and Miss Fanny Wentworth were in good

voice , while Miss Phillis Broughton introduced a new and attractive dance . Miss Henrietta Polak , Messrs . John Dallas , Alec Marsh and Joseph Tapley all scored well . Several floral tributes were awarded during the performance . " The Old Guard " has undoubtedly started a new lease of life .

Mr . A . W . Pinero's new domestic drama , in three acts , entitled " Sweet Lavender , " will be produced at Terry's theatre next Wednesday evening . The caste is a strong one , Mr . Edward Terry taking the part of a barrister . The whole of the action of the play takes place in spring time of the present day , at the chambers of Messrs . Phenyl and Hale .

On Monday afternoon , the 19 th instant , Mr . Meyer Lntz , the popular musical Director of the Gaiety Theatre , takes his annual benefit . A most attractive programme has boen provided , consisting of the second act of "Frankenstein , " the third act of Balfe ' s

" Bohemian Girl , " and a new farce , " Good Business , " with numerous incidentals . The booking is already great , so that we may anticipate a " bumper " on the occasion .

The ceremonies of consecration and installation will be rehearsed on Tuesday next , tbe 20 th inst ., at the Duke of Cornwall Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 & 39 , meeting at the Queen's Arms , Queen Street , Cheapside , commencing at

7 p . m . Bro . Frederick Binckes P . G . Sword Bearer , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , will officiate as Consecrating Officer , and will be assisted by Brothers W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 ( who will deliver the Oration ) , A . J . Dixie W . M . 453 ( who will act as Director of

Ceremonies ) , and other well known Masons . Thc musical arrangements have been entrusted to Bro . H . S . Trego , Mus . Bach . Oxon , Organist 1839 . The brethren are

requested to wear Masonic clothing . At the conclusion of the ceremonies refreshments will be provided for those who choose to partake .

The Diamond Butterfly presented by the Freemasons of England to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales , and of which Ave give an illustration elsewhere , was clesip-ned and manufactured by Messrs . Johnson , Walker and

Tolhurst , Wholesale Jewellers , 80 Aldersgate Street , London . We understand that Mr . Walker senior , a member of the firm , was initiated in the Tusan Lodge , No . 14 , aonao time siuce .