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Reports Of Meetings.
applause of the assemblage , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him by tho Lodge . Bro . Arthur Ronaldson was re-appointed Charity Representative of the Lodge . After discussion , the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds toward * the fund for the restoration of the Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral , whioh is being raised by the Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst , who has contributed £ 100 .
Bro . Hawker , in feeling terms , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and collar to the I . P . M ., in the name of the Lodge . Bro . Forss suitably leturned thanks , and said that if he had given satisfaction to the Brethren he w » s more than repaid . ___ ,,
Three candidate * wore proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The Secretary read various letters of apology for absence , and there being no further business the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a choice repast was served by Bro . A . J . Baldock . The beautiful floral decorations were sent by Bro . C . Matthews
the S . W . At the termination of the banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and duly drunk by those present , Bros . Augustus Jackson , Frank Hitchens , and H . Doughty responding for the Prov . Grand Officers .
In cordial and well-ohosen words the I . P . M . Bro . Forss proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , who , he said , would be certain to be punctual in his attendance , and as he was well acquainted with the ritual they might be sure they would have a thoroughly good Master . He had an efficient set of Officers , so ought to have a successful year of office .
Bro . Hawker , who was received with acclamation , acknowledged the compliment . He said he was very proud of the position to which the Brethren had elected him , and he would do his best to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , so that the Lodge would maintain its foremost rank in the Province .
An extraordinary interest attached to the W . M . ' s toast of the Installing Master , in consequence of an unexpected denouement . Bro . Hawker said that all present knew his admirable working of the ritual , and his zeal in everything he undertook . As Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction they were deeply indebted to him , and it was now his pleasing duty to ask his acceptance of a trifling mark of their esteem and regard . The trifling mark was a massive 18 carat gold watch chain , with a Past Master ' s jewel in miniature attached . The toast was received wifch great enthusiasm and
musical honours . Bro . Forss , who spoke with considerable emotion , briefly returned thanks . He said as a rule it took many years to work up fco W . M ., but he had joined at a critical time in the history of the Lodge , and had striven hard to promote its interests . He certainly never dreamed that he should
be the recipient of such valuable gifts ; they would act as an incentive to redouble his energies for the benefit of the Lodgo , which was rapidly taking its place among the first in the Province , and had made such progress that other Lodges would try to emulate it . He heartily thanked them for their kindness , and hoped he might long be spared to be among them .
Bros . Doughty , father of the Lodge , Haywood , Beamish , and Hogg replied for the Past Masters . Several other toasts followed , in which nearly everybody ' s health was proposed and drank , but we can only say generally that hearty good fellowship prevailed and all agreed that they spent a most enjoyable vening .
During the evening an agreeable programme was given under the direction of Bro . J . 0 . Aylen , in which Miss F . Lovell , Miss Bessie Forss , Bros . J . Black , H . Drake , E . Ingman , Mr . Wild , Mr . Blackmore , and Mr . Austin Forss took part .
Bro . William Hawker , the new Master , was born at Kingsland , London , on 27 th July 1850 , and was initiated into Freemasonry in the Sympathy Lodge , in March 1891 , so his rise in the Craft has been rapid . He has served nearly all the offices in the Lodge , with considerable ability , being an
assiduous attendant at the Lodge of Instruction . He was one of the Founders of the Sympathy Chapter , in whioh he is Assist . S ., and is also a Companion of the High Cross Chapter , at Dartford . Bro . Hawker has proved his practical sympathy with Freemasonry by making himself a Life Governor of each of the three Masonic Charities .
PORTLAND LODGE , No . 637 . A MEETING was held on Thursday , 1 st inst ., at the Lodge room , Town Hall , Stoke , when Bro . Edward Harding was installed as W . M ., in the presence of upwards of ninety Brethren . The ceremony was performed by Bro . E . Alsop the retiring W . M .
After the business of the Lodge was concluded the Brethren adjourned to the Copeland Arms , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Raynes . The usual toasts wero given and some very good music supplied by the Brethren .
DERWENT LODGE , No . 884 . THE installation of W . M . took place on Monday , 12 th inst ., in the Town Hall , Wirksworth , the W . M .-elect being Bro . Rev . S . Curling Hayward and the Installing Master Brother J . M . McLeod P . M . 884 P . P S . G . W . P . G . S . B ., & c
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Just Published , ISmo ., Wrappers , 1 / - A SMALL and reliable pocket LEXICON of FREEMASONRY , would be of value to young Masons , giving full information on matters connected with the Ritual and Customs of the Order ; wifch this view it has been compiled and revised by W . J . Morris . 12 mo ., blue cloth , red edges , 5 / - TEXT BOOK OF FREEMASONRY , complete handbook of Instruction to all workings in the various Mysteries and Ceremonies of Craft Masonry , & c , & c . Ditto , Ditto , on thin paper , in leather pocket style . REEVES AND TURNER , 5 Wellington Street , Strand , London .
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Drury Lane . —8 , The Duchess of Coolgardie . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Lyceum . —8 , Cymbeline . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 Haymarket . —815 , Under the Red Robe . Matinee , Saturday . 2-30 . Strand . —8-10 , Dream Faces , 9 , Teddy's Wives . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . St . James ' s . —On Tuesday , 20 th October , The Prisoner of Zenda . . G lobe . —8 , The Muff of the Regiment . 9 , Charley ' s Aunt . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 .
Prince of Wales's—8-15 , The White Silk Dress . Matinee , Saturday , 2-36 . Gaiety . —8-15 , My Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Adelphi . —8 , Boys Together . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . Avenue . —8-15 , Monte Carlo . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Little Genius . 10-15 , La Gouloue . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Duke of York ' s—8 , The Gay Parisienne . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Lyric—8-15 , The Sign of the Cross . Matinfee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 .
Savoy . —730 , Weather or No . 8-30 , The Mikado . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Comedy . —8 , A White Stocking . 850 , Mr . Martin . Matinee , Saturday , 3 Criterion . —830 , Rosemary . Matin 6 e , Saturday , 2-30 . Garrick . —8 , Lord Tom Noddy . Matinee , Safcurday , 2-30 . Daly's . —8-15 , The Geisha ; A story of a Tea House . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Vaudeville . —8-15 , Papa ' s wife . 9 , A night out . Mafcinfee , Wednesday , 3 . Court . —8-30 , The Belle of Cairo . Princess ' s . —8 , Two little Vagabonds . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , . alO .
Park hurst . —Popular companies and newest pieces , changed weekly . Alhambra . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . 8-15 , Irish Ballet Divertissement . 9-30 , The Animatographe . 10 , Rip Van Winkle . Empire . —7-40 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Divertissement , La Danse . Cinematographe . Palace . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment , Tableaux Vivants , & c .
Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelync ' s entertainment . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Royal Aquarium . —Open at 10 , close at 11-30 . Constant Amusement . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-30 also . Mohawk Minstrels . —( Agricultural Hall . )—Daily . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street ) . —Open daily .
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THE PROBLEM ART , a Treatise on how to Solve and how to compose Chess Problems . By T . B . Rowland and F . S . Rowland . Second dition , price 2 s 6 d , post free from W . W . Morgan , New Barnet .
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New Barnet School of Music , STATION EOAD , NEW BABNBT . For all Particulars and Prospectus , apply to the Secretary . THE NEW BARNET SCHOOL OF MUSIC will be happy to provide high class entertainments and Ceremonial Music for Masonio Meetings , Consecrations , Installations and Ladies' Nights . For terms : —Bro . John Probert , Station Road , New Barnet , N .
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EVERY DESCRIPTION OF COMMERCIAL PRINTING IN GOOD STYLE AND AT REASONABLE PRICES . Fleet Steam Printing Works , BULWER ROAD , NEW BARNET .
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Fifth Year of Publication . " THE MINSTREL . " f & t & E SIXPENCE . fct ' pSK Has already published over 600 Portraits of MASONS , POETS , MUSICIANS . "THE MINSTREL" AGENCY Provides tlio BEST EITTEBTAINMENTS for Dinners in London and in the Country . Terms lower than any other Agency . Address : —Tbe Manager of " The Minstrel , " 115 Fleet Street , London
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Reports Of Meetings.
applause of the assemblage , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him by tho Lodge . Bro . Arthur Ronaldson was re-appointed Charity Representative of the Lodge . After discussion , the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds toward * the fund for the restoration of the Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral , whioh is being raised by the Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst , who has contributed £ 100 .
Bro . Hawker , in feeling terms , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and collar to the I . P . M ., in the name of the Lodge . Bro . Forss suitably leturned thanks , and said that if he had given satisfaction to the Brethren he w » s more than repaid . ___ ,,
Three candidate * wore proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The Secretary read various letters of apology for absence , and there being no further business the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet room , where a choice repast was served by Bro . A . J . Baldock . The beautiful floral decorations were sent by Bro . C . Matthews
the S . W . At the termination of the banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and duly drunk by those present , Bros . Augustus Jackson , Frank Hitchens , and H . Doughty responding for the Prov . Grand Officers .
In cordial and well-ohosen words the I . P . M . Bro . Forss proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , who , he said , would be certain to be punctual in his attendance , and as he was well acquainted with the ritual they might be sure they would have a thoroughly good Master . He had an efficient set of Officers , so ought to have a successful year of office .
Bro . Hawker , who was received with acclamation , acknowledged the compliment . He said he was very proud of the position to which the Brethren had elected him , and he would do his best to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors , so that the Lodge would maintain its foremost rank in the Province .
An extraordinary interest attached to the W . M . ' s toast of the Installing Master , in consequence of an unexpected denouement . Bro . Hawker said that all present knew his admirable working of the ritual , and his zeal in everything he undertook . As Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction they were deeply indebted to him , and it was now his pleasing duty to ask his acceptance of a trifling mark of their esteem and regard . The trifling mark was a massive 18 carat gold watch chain , with a Past Master ' s jewel in miniature attached . The toast was received wifch great enthusiasm and
musical honours . Bro . Forss , who spoke with considerable emotion , briefly returned thanks . He said as a rule it took many years to work up fco W . M ., but he had joined at a critical time in the history of the Lodge , and had striven hard to promote its interests . He certainly never dreamed that he should
be the recipient of such valuable gifts ; they would act as an incentive to redouble his energies for the benefit of the Lodgo , which was rapidly taking its place among the first in the Province , and had made such progress that other Lodges would try to emulate it . He heartily thanked them for their kindness , and hoped he might long be spared to be among them .
Bros . Doughty , father of the Lodge , Haywood , Beamish , and Hogg replied for the Past Masters . Several other toasts followed , in which nearly everybody ' s health was proposed and drank , but we can only say generally that hearty good fellowship prevailed and all agreed that they spent a most enjoyable vening .
During the evening an agreeable programme was given under the direction of Bro . J . 0 . Aylen , in which Miss F . Lovell , Miss Bessie Forss , Bros . J . Black , H . Drake , E . Ingman , Mr . Wild , Mr . Blackmore , and Mr . Austin Forss took part .
Bro . William Hawker , the new Master , was born at Kingsland , London , on 27 th July 1850 , and was initiated into Freemasonry in the Sympathy Lodge , in March 1891 , so his rise in the Craft has been rapid . He has served nearly all the offices in the Lodge , with considerable ability , being an
assiduous attendant at the Lodge of Instruction . He was one of the Founders of the Sympathy Chapter , in whioh he is Assist . S ., and is also a Companion of the High Cross Chapter , at Dartford . Bro . Hawker has proved his practical sympathy with Freemasonry by making himself a Life Governor of each of the three Masonic Charities .
PORTLAND LODGE , No . 637 . A MEETING was held on Thursday , 1 st inst ., at the Lodge room , Town Hall , Stoke , when Bro . Edward Harding was installed as W . M ., in the presence of upwards of ninety Brethren . The ceremony was performed by Bro . E . Alsop the retiring W . M .
After the business of the Lodge was concluded the Brethren adjourned to the Copeland Arms , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Raynes . The usual toasts wero given and some very good music supplied by the Brethren .
DERWENT LODGE , No . 884 . THE installation of W . M . took place on Monday , 12 th inst ., in the Town Hall , Wirksworth , the W . M .-elect being Bro . Rev . S . Curling Hayward and the Installing Master Brother J . M . McLeod P . M . 884 P . P S . G . W . P . G . S . B ., & c
Ad01207
Just Published , ISmo ., Wrappers , 1 / - A SMALL and reliable pocket LEXICON of FREEMASONRY , would be of value to young Masons , giving full information on matters connected with the Ritual and Customs of the Order ; wifch this view it has been compiled and revised by W . J . Morris . 12 mo ., blue cloth , red edges , 5 / - TEXT BOOK OF FREEMASONRY , complete handbook of Instruction to all workings in the various Mysteries and Ceremonies of Craft Masonry , & c , & c . Ditto , Ditto , on thin paper , in leather pocket style . REEVES AND TURNER , 5 Wellington Street , Strand , London .
Ad01206
OLD Books and Curiosities relating to Freemasonry , Knights Templars , Rosiorucians or other Secret Societies wanted . Address , W . W . Morgan , New Barnet .
The Theatres, &C.
The Theatres , & c .
Drury Lane . —8 , The Duchess of Coolgardie . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Lyceum . —8 , Cymbeline . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 Haymarket . —815 , Under the Red Robe . Matinee , Saturday . 2-30 . Strand . —8-10 , Dream Faces , 9 , Teddy's Wives . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . St . James ' s . —On Tuesday , 20 th October , The Prisoner of Zenda . . G lobe . —8 , The Muff of the Regiment . 9 , Charley ' s Aunt . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 .
Prince of Wales's—8-15 , The White Silk Dress . Matinee , Saturday , 2-36 . Gaiety . —8-15 , My Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Adelphi . —8 , Boys Together . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . Avenue . —8-15 , Monte Carlo . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Little Genius . 10-15 , La Gouloue . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Duke of York ' s—8 , The Gay Parisienne . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Lyric—8-15 , The Sign of the Cross . Matinfee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 .
Savoy . —730 , Weather or No . 8-30 , The Mikado . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Comedy . —8 , A White Stocking . 850 , Mr . Martin . Matinee , Saturday , 3 Criterion . —830 , Rosemary . Matin 6 e , Saturday , 2-30 . Garrick . —8 , Lord Tom Noddy . Matinee , Safcurday , 2-30 . Daly's . —8-15 , The Geisha ; A story of a Tea House . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Vaudeville . —8-15 , Papa ' s wife . 9 , A night out . Mafcinfee , Wednesday , 3 . Court . —8-30 , The Belle of Cairo . Princess ' s . —8 , Two little Vagabonds . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , . alO .
Park hurst . —Popular companies and newest pieces , changed weekly . Alhambra . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . 8-15 , Irish Ballet Divertissement . 9-30 , The Animatographe . 10 , Rip Van Winkle . Empire . —7-40 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Divertissement , La Danse . Cinematographe . Palace . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment , Tableaux Vivants , & c .
Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelync ' s entertainment . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Royal Aquarium . —Open at 10 , close at 11-30 . Constant Amusement . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-30 also . Mohawk Minstrels . —( Agricultural Hall . )—Daily . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street ) . —Open daily .
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THE PROBLEM ART , a Treatise on how to Solve and how to compose Chess Problems . By T . B . Rowland and F . S . Rowland . Second dition , price 2 s 6 d , post free from W . W . Morgan , New Barnet .
Ad01202
New Barnet School of Music , STATION EOAD , NEW BABNBT . For all Particulars and Prospectus , apply to the Secretary . THE NEW BARNET SCHOOL OF MUSIC will be happy to provide high class entertainments and Ceremonial Music for Masonio Meetings , Consecrations , Installations and Ladies' Nights . For terms : —Bro . John Probert , Station Road , New Barnet , N .
Ad01204
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF COMMERCIAL PRINTING IN GOOD STYLE AND AT REASONABLE PRICES . Fleet Steam Printing Works , BULWER ROAD , NEW BARNET .
Ad01203
Fifth Year of Publication . " THE MINSTREL . " f & t & E SIXPENCE . fct ' pSK Has already published over 600 Portraits of MASONS , POETS , MUSICIANS . "THE MINSTREL" AGENCY Provides tlio BEST EITTEBTAINMENTS for Dinners in London and in the Country . Terms lower than any other Agency . Address : —Tbe Manager of " The Minstrel , " 115 Fleet Street , London
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Weaver ' s Depository . PERSONAL HKtiTGEQ ^^ W ^ ERif ° ± IG iBiW ® S ™ S _ SH 5 H PER HOUR ' 8 Carlton Terrace , Harrow Rd . W .