Freemasonry In Norwich.

plays were " She Stoops to Conquer" and " The Illustrious St-anper . " Nor was the circus entirely ignored , for in 1857 Union Lodge ¦ voted a guinea to Bro . Hernandez , who had the misfortune to break his leg while performing in the ring at Norwich .

To return to the list of Lodges . One styled " The 11 th Begiment of Foot" originated in 1798 , and died out in a very few years . There was also another Unanimity , which lasted from 1831 to 1851 , and was then erased . Cabbell ( 1860 ) , Sincerity ( 1863 ) , and Walpole ( 1874 ) call for no remark . They flourish still . Lodge festivities , of which Mr . le Strange ' s books give so me quaint and interesting particulars , cannot be dealt with here , but we must devote a line or two to the higher circles of the

Craft . Provincial Grand Lodge date 3 from 1758 , when it was founded at a meeting of the Angel Lodge , at Yarmouth , the first Prov . G . M . being Edward Bacon , of Earlham , the son of Waller

Bacon , M . P . for Norwich in six Parliaments . It is worth noting that this gentleman , together with the other three Prov . G . Ms , of the last century , Sir Edward Astley , Henry Hobart , and General Bulwer , were initiated in or were members of the old Maid ' s Head Lodge .

Boyal Arch Masonry was worked at Yarmouth and known to Norwich Brethren in 1763 , and at the Gatehouse on Tombland there met , according to an old topographical work , " Boyal Arch Masons , Knights Templars , and Grand Chapter of Harodim . " Belzoni , the traveller , on his visit to Norwich in 1821 , was made

a Knight Templar . Of these Lodges and their members much more might be written , and , as a matter of fact , a great deal may be read in the two works referred to in this article , and to them the reader is now respectfully referred , with an acknowledgment on the part of the writer for information contained therein and utilised for the purposes of this article .

The Theatres. &C.

The Theatres . & c .

Aven ue . —8 , The Rift within the Lute . 8-40 , Lord and Lady Algy . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Comedy . —8-15 , Milord Sir Smith . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday 2-30 . Court . —8-15 . For Love of Prim . 9 , A Court Scandal . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Covent Garden . —Friday , 24 th February , Grand Carnival , 11 p . m . Criterion . —8-15 , Nicolete . 8-45 , My " Soldier " Boy . Matinee , Saturday , 3 .

Daly's . —8-15 , A Greek Slave . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Drury Lane . —7-30 , The Forty Thieves . Matinee , Monday , Wednesday , Thursday and Saturday , 1-30 . Duke of York ' s . —8 , Red Roses . 8-45 , The Adventure of Lady Ursula . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday 2-30 . Gaiety . —8-15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Garrick . —8 , The Three Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday ,

2-15 . Globe . —8-30 , Ours . Matinee , Saturday . Haymarket . —8-10 , A Golden Wedding . 9 , The Manoeuvres of Jane Wednesday and Saturday , 2 ' 15 . Her Majesty's—8-15 , The Musketeers . Matinee , Saturday , 2-15 . Lyceum . —8 , The Only Way . Lyric—8 , Little Miss Nobody . Matinee , Thursday and Saturday , 2-30 . Opera Comique . —Twice Daily , Alice in Wonderland .

Prince of Wales . —8 , Coquette . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Princess ' s . —8 , The White Heather . Matinee , Wednesday . 1-45 . Royalty . —8-15 , Confederates . 9 . A Little Ray of Sunshine . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Savoy . —8-20 , The Lucky Star . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Belle of New York . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . St . James ' s . —8-30 , The Ambassador . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday ,

2-30 . Strand . —8-15 , An Empty Stocking . 9 , What happened to Jones . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Terry's . —Wednesday , 22 nd February , Sweet Lavender . Vaudeville . —8 , A Bad Penny . 9 , On and Off . Matinee , Saturday , 3 .

Alexandra . —Next week , The Three Musketeers . Dalston . —Next week , Mariners of England . Grand . —The Great Ruby . Matinee , Wednesday , 1-30 . Parkhurst . —Next week , The Little Minister . Queen's Opera House , Crouch End . —Next week , The Geisha .

Alhambra . —7 . 45 , Variety Entertainment . Jack Ashore , & e . Aquarium . —Varieties , Minting , Paula , The Great Dive , 10 , 2 and 7 . Empire . —7-50 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Alaska , & c . London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Oxford . —Variety Entertainment . Palace . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2 ' 30 also .

Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Crystal Palaca . —Varied attractions daily , Pantomime , Santa Claus . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street Station ) . —Open daily . Portrait models of modern celebrities , & c . Father Christmas and Monster Lucky Tub . Olympia . —Barnum and Bailey's Show .

All books , & c , intended for review should be addressed to the Editor , Freemason ' s Chronicle , New Barnet .

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

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ALFRED NEWTON LODGE , No . 2686 . IT was the unanimous opinion of the members of this flourishing Lodge , and those who had the privilege of being present at the very enjoyable gathering , the first annual banquet , concert , and Ladies' night of the Lodge , at the Royal Palace Hotel , Kensington , on Saturday , the 11 th inst ., that the function was a decided success .

It was aptly described as a Ladies' night , and their charming costumes , with the Brethren in their Craft and Royal Arch clothing , gave the banquet room a very effective appearance . The reception took place at 6 -15 , and the banquet at 7 o'clock . Bro . Alderman Alfred J . Newton P . M ., the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge , which was consecrated early last year , and who is connected with

the well known Harrod ' s Stores , presided at the banquet table , supported by Bro . J . J . Thomas Past Grand Standard Bearer I . P . M ., H . J . Thomas P . M ., and many others , accompanied by their lady friends . A superb banquet was supplied , which reflected great credit on the management of the Royal Palace Hotel . The toasts were few , and the speeches commendably brief .

The Queen , and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . were proposed by the President . ' The Ladies , given by Bro . J . J . Thomas , was responded to by Bro . H . K . Newton , in a happily chosen speech . The President was proposed by Bro . A . J . Naughton S . W ., in felicitous terms .

Durirjg the banquet a selection of music was rendered by Miss F . E . Tipper ( Piano ) , Miss Q . Tipper ( Violin ) , Mr . Masters ( Cornet ) , and Mr . Tipper ( Double Bass ) . The excellent concert was contributed to by Madame Lytton , Miss Greta Williams , Miss Eleanor Jones , Mr . Emlyn Davis , Mr . T . Crook , Master Bernard Crook , Mr . Carrington Willis ( Recitations ) , Bro . W . E . Buchanan , and Bro . Harry Tipper P . A . G . P . P . M . 185 , & c , who gave splendid Hand Bell solos . Bro . William Windsor Organist of the Lodge ably presided at the

piano . The general arrangements were carried out in a highly successful manner by a representative Committee , composed of Bros . A . J . Newton P . M . W . M ., J . J . Thomas P . G . Std . Br . I . P . M ., A . J . Naughton S . W ., D . F . Norrington J . W ., J . Baily P . M . Treasurer , W . B . Abbott P . M . and Secretary ( to whom especial praise is due ) , H . K . Newton Assistant Secretary , Bros . R . W . Burridge , Strutt , Rix , Thwaites , Windsor , Jupe , Heighington , Catchpole , H . Burridge , J . Naughton , Brock , Robinson , Oasoley , Garton , Heath , Jessop , Pearce , LeSeur , Redgrave , and Vernon .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . ON Saturday , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , W . C , this popular Lodge was presided over by Bro . W . Wright W . M ., with G . H . Knuth I . P . M ., F . H . Stollery S . W ., J . Perrins J . W ., John Culver P . M . Treas ., J . W . Dewsnap P . M . Sec , A . E . Turner S . D ., A . J . Blake J . D ., T . J . Jackson I . G ., A . Perkins , and H . King Stewards .

There were also present Past Masters H . Cattermole , C . Heinekey , W . H . Lowry , J . Bladon , and the following other members of the Lodge : Bros . John Tucker , C . Bailey , A . Noel , H . J . Bulford , J . L . Castiglione , H . King , T . Ayres , H . B . Garrett , C . W . Payne , G . Broad , G . Moore , R . Shears , W . Perrin , W . Gifford , C . W . Davies , & e .

The Visitors included Bros . F . Cave 1767 , H . Wagstaff I . G . 2466 , J . Jefferson Org . 2271 , and J . Wynman . The Lodge being opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . There being no working some important discussions took place . A sum of money was granted to a Brother . The resignation of a member was accepted , with regret . Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned to partake of an excellent repast , Bro . W . Blanchette as usual looking after the comfort of the company .

The cloth being removed the W . M . in an eloquent speech gave tho Loyal . toasts , which were warmly received . The I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . He considered this a welldeserved toast . The present Master of the Lodge was a good worker , and a good ruler , and he therefore had no hesitationin calling upon them to give him an exceptional bumper , to which the Brethren heartily responded .

The W . M . thanked the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for receiving the toast in so cordial a manner . His study was the harmony of the Lodge , and as long as that existed the Lodge would flourish . He waB sorry there had been no working that night , but no doubt they would make up for it at the next meeting . The W . M . now had very much pleasure in giving the toast of the Visitors , and hoped that each had spent a pleasant evening .

Bro . Cave said it was an unexpected pleasure to see Bro . Wright in the chair of W . M . He had known him for many years , and he thanked Bro . Past Master Cattermole for having introduced him as a Visitor in the Lodge . He had spent , and was then spending a very pleasant evening . Bro . Jefferson also thanked Bro . Cattermole for having invited him .

He , like Bro . Cave , was also an old friend of the Master's . He was pleased to see that the W . M . made such an excellent ruler of the Lodge , and complimented him for not alone studying the harmony of the Brethren , but that of their wives , sisters and sweethearts , by providing for them a Ladies' night , which he was informed had been a great success .

fn proposing the toast of the Past Masters the W . M . referred to Bro . Dewsnap as the only survivor of the Founders of the Lodge . It would be very difficult to find a better set of Past Masters than they had in the Duke of Cornwall Lodge . These compliments were highly appreciated , and a suitable response was made by each of the Past Masters present .

The W . M . gave the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Culver was a very careful man , and well looked after the funds of the Lodge . At the same time he was always willing to render any assistance required of them . Concerning Bro . Dewsnap , thero was nothing too much for him to undertake on behalf of the Lodge . He was in reality a hardworking member . He did not know to how many other Lodges he belonged , but it seemed to