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The next duty of the new W . M . was , as he remarked , a very pleasant and important one , it being to call upon Bro . Past Master Thomas Shaw P . P . G . W . to present , on behalf of the Brethren , the retiring W . M . Bro . Gamlin with an illuminated address and jewel . In doing so Bro . Shaw said that it gave him very much pleasure to present these as a mark of their

esteem , and to show the high appreciation in which Bro . Gamlin was held , and it was the wish of every Brother . in the Lodge that he might live many years to wear the jewel , and that when his family looked upon the address in years to come , they would see the respect in which their father was held by the Brethren of the Wirral Lodge .

Bro . Tomlinson was then called upon by the W . M . to ask Bro . Gamlin to accept , on behalf of the Brethren , a beautiful bracelet , set with diamonds and sapphires , for Mrs . Gamlin . This duty having been feelingly and gracefully performed , Bro . Gamlin , in a few well chosen remarks , thanked the Brethren for the beautiful aud valuable presents , which he said would be treasured by both himself and his wife until the end of time . The Lodge having been closed , the Brethren retired to the banqueting room , where a dinner of the most recherche character was served .

At the close of the banquet the W . M . gave the first toast—that of the Queen , and said : — "For the first time from this chair I havo the great privilege and pleasure of proposing the toast of the Queen . During the sixty years of Her Majesty ' s happy and memorable reign her dominions have been extended over every quarter of the globe , and we , her subjects at home , enjoy a freedom unknown to our ancestors , and a prosperity unexampled in the history of any nation the world has ever seen . At the tiresent time tho

feeling of loyalty which actuates the nation is unsurpassed , and we as Masons on this important occasion offer our most hearty congratulations to Her Majesty on the remarkable and unique period which her reign has reached , and for the marvellous effect which the success of that reign has produced upon the respect of the whole civilised world . I am sure we all express an earnest hope that no shadow will come over the year to

mar the celebrations of Her Majesty ' s Diamond Jubilee , the sixtieth year of her reign . No monarch in England has reigned so long , no monarch has reigned so wisely and so well , and none have enjoyed so continuously and increasingly the love and respect of their subjects . " The toast was most enthusiastically received by the Brethren , a congratulatory telegram being sent to Her Majesty , which was graciously acknowledged by her Private Secretary , Sir Arthur Bigge .

The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Gamlin , who spoke of the pleasure it gave him in proposing it . He perhaps felt oven more pleasure then than ho did on tbe last occasion when a similar toast was proposed , as there was less sense of responsibility . The Brother who was succeeding him he was sure possessed all the skill , ability , and tact needed to guide tbe Lodge . He hoped the W . M . would have health and strength to perform the duties .

Bro . George Proudman W . M ., on rising to respond , received quite an ovation . He said he regarded the Mastership of the Lodge as a . post of great importance , one that could not be lightly undertaken . It was in that sense he felt his incapacity to follow so able a Master as Bro . Gamlin had been , but could say his heart was in the work , tbat his services were at the disposal of the Lodge , and that he would do his utmost to make his year of office acceptable to the Brethren .

Other toasts were submitted , that of the visitors being responded to by Bros . Revs . Dr . Knox and Robert Edwards . Among the numerous visitors wore : —Bros . Rev . Dr . Knox P . P . G . Chap ., Rev . Robert Edwards Prov . G . Chap ., Rev . S . Stewart Stitt Prov . G . Chap . Jersey , G . H . Brown P . M . 537 P . P . G . W ., John Armstrong P . M . P . P . G . Supt . Works , E . G . Mason P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . Richmond W . M . 267 P . P . G . Std ., George Wold W . M . 537 , J . McLeavy W . M . 477 , F . V . Fearn

W . M . 1576 , H . Dutton W . M . 1276 , R . Parry P . M . 1276 , A . Saunders P . M . 477 , J- Clarke Prov . A . G . Secretary , J . Pruddah P M . 241 , Dr . Brewer S . W . 2433 , J . B . Jones W . M . 1013 , F . Minshull I . G . 1393 , Samuel J . Carr Sec . 2375 , J . H . Jackson P . M . 605 , R . Robinson P . M . 477 , J . Fraser P . M . 605 , & c . An excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Bros . Millward Hughes , Weston , G . Wild , Wilson , and Walter Baker , the latter's rendition of the " Worshipful Master ' s song " being well received .

Bro . George Proudman , the newly-inducted Worshipful Master of this comparatively young Lodge , of which he was one of the founders , is not only a very ardent and a very active Freemason , but also a popular man in his district , and we write this from personal knowledge . As will be seen from the above report , he has already occupied the principal chair , and tbe ceremony just described has constituted him an Installed Master for the

second time in his Masonic experience , the first occasion being in connection witb the Royal Victoria Lodge , No . 1013 . He is also a Royal Arch Mason , a member of the Masonic Order of Knights of Rome and the Red Cross of Constantine , also a K . H . S ., and Knight of St . John the Evangelist , so that the members in selecting him to guide the destines of the Wirral Lodge for the next financial twelve months , have at least chosen a Brother who can add experience to many other abilities . '

ROYAL ARCH

RECTITUDE CHAPTER , No . 581 . rriHE Companions wero summoned to the duties of the Chapter , and I attended in good force , at tho Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Comp . H . B . Brown M . E . Z . The principal business of the evening was that of balloting for Bro . John Joseph Walton , Lodge of Faith ,

No . 581 , which was successful . The candidate was then exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by Comp . W . J . Melling P . _ ., who afterwards delivered the various charges to the Officers and Companions , these having been deferred from the installation meeting . Comp . J . C . Wilson performed a similar duty with regard to the lecture .

All the Companions then adjourned to tea , this being followed b y the festive board , where Loyal and other toasts were relieved by songs , & c , a pleasant evening being spent . Besides those mentioned above , we noticed tbat the following were present , viz ., Comps . J . M . Frost P . Z ., James Hayes P . Z ., Robert Rudmau J ., Harry G . Walker E ., T . 0 . Lilley P . S ., W . Rostron Treasurer , J . 0 . Brown , W . Goodman , C H . Griffiths , Robert Adshead , Nelson Stokes , James Pollitt , and others .

ST . LEONARD CHAPTER , No . 1766 . npHE installation meeting was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Bishops-JL i & c Street , E . C , on Wednesday , 17 th inst . Comp . William Shurmur

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P . P . G . T . Essex M . E . Z . presided , assisted by Comps . S . C . Kaufman H ., W . Gower acting J ., 0 . Boulton P . Z . A . G . D . C , James Speller P . Z . Scribe E ., A . Ounnington P . S ., also Comps . Fredk . Clark M . E . Z . 534 P . G . A . D . C . Surrey , Chas . H . Bestow S . N . 2374 , W . S . Clark 2246 , Orlton Cooper 1928 , J . Tollworthy , Henry Prenton Organist , D . E . Leman , A . A . Barnes , A . Preager , J . Clark . - ' ¦ '

The Chapter having been duly convened and opened by the Principals above mentioned , the Companions were admitted , when the minutes of the lasfc convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken , and proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Frederick Eyre S . W . of Prince Leopold Lodge , No . 1445 , who was admitted and regularly exalted as a Companion of the Supreme Degree . The ceremony ,, it is needless to say , was admirably

rendered by Comp . Shurmur . After the investiture Comp . Gower recited the Historical Lecture , Comp . Kaufman delivered the Symbolical Lecture , and Comp . Shurmur explained the mystical portion of tho degree . The manner in which these beautiful addresses were given was a real Masonic treat , and may well serve as an example for others to follow ; the impressiveness of the words , delivered with quiet emphasis , caused a beneficial effect on the Exaltee and Companions generally . ' -

The installation of the Principals was then proceeded with , Comp . S . 0 . Kaufman as M . E . Z ., James Stephens P . Z : as H ., James Speller P . Z . as J . These ceremonies were also conducted by Comp . Shurmur . The ' following Companions were invested as the Officers : —James Boulton P . Z . Treasurer , William Gower Scribe E ., G . H . Clark Scribe N ., A . Ounnington P . Soj ., A . A . Barnes and J . Tollworthy Assist . Sojs ., A . Greenwood D . C , D . E . Leman , A . Praeger , and T . Batcherler Stewards , H . Prenton Organist , and John Ives Janitor .

When investing Comp . W . Shurmur as I . P . Z . of the Chapter , Comp . Kaufman expressed in feeling terms the thanks of the Companions for his very able services , and presented him with the I . P . Z . jewel that had been voted him .

Comp . Shurmur briefly returned thanks for this handsome mark of their favour , and said that the Companions might always count upon him to render any assistance , should they have occasion to require his services . His whole heart and soul were in Freemasonry , and having been the first Principal of the Chapter , he would naturally look after its prosperity . The M . E . Z . received the congratulations of those present , and there boing no other business , the Chapter was closed , and the company adjourned to dinner . When all were seated , a photograph , by means of a flare , was taken of the Companions by Messrs . Symons and Co ., of 60 Chancery Lane , W . C .

Upon the termination of the repast the customary Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were submitted by the M . E . Z ., in the course of which ho suggested that the contents of the Charity Box that evening might be , sent to the Indian Famine " Fund . This was agreed to , and a goodly sum was collected . Comp . James Boulton responded for the Grand Officers , and expressed the hope that at the next distribution of Grand . Lodge honours their dear friend Comp . Shurmur would hot be overlooked .

In response to the M . E . Z . 's toast , Comp . Kaufman , who met with a cordial reception , said that though it was a hard matter to follow their late Principal , he would endeavour to do- the work to the satisfaction of the members .

Comp . Shurmur proposed tbe Exaltee , who suitably returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him that evening . He had been deeply impressed with the ceremony , which would have a lasting effect upon him . In response to the compliment paid him , Comp . Shurmur said it was a very great pleasure to instal the M . E . Z ., and congratulated the Chapter in

having such an excellent Mason as Comp . Kaufman at their head . He asked the Companions to accept his heartfelt thanks for their goodwill , and also for the valuable jewel they had given him . He should always look back to tbe happy time he had spent in the Chapter , in which he had made such good friends .

Comps . Frederick Clark , C . H . Bestow , and J . Clark returned thanks for the visitors , and wished the M . E . Z . and the Chapter every success . The Officers were also complimented , and in return promised to do all in their power to assist the Principals , so there is every prospect of a very successful career for the Chapter in future . The evening ' s musical entertainment was arranged by Comp . H . Prenton .

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ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

Lyceum . —Owing to the indifferent health of Miss Ellen Terry tho production of Messrs . Sardou and Moreau ' s play " Madame Sans-Gene , ' which was announced for this evening , has been postponed . Sir Henry Irving having recovered from tho effects of his accident , will appear as Richard III on the 27 th inst .

Criteron . —Bro . Charles Wyndham , looking as debonnaire and as juvenile as ever after his holiday , has made his re-appearance in the delightful play " Rosemary , " resuming his fine study of Sir Jasper Thorndike , which has now become one of his most finished impersonations . Miss Mary Moore , the winning little maiden who steals away the old batchelor ' s heart , is as charming as it is possible for her to be ; while Bro .

Alfred Bishop , as the choleric sea captain , and Bro . J . H . Barnes as the dogmatic Professor Jogram , together with Bliss Carlotta Addison , Miss E . Vining , and Miss M . Jocelyn , the latter a new comer here , all contribute b y means of their respective characters to present a piece perfectly acted in every part . As Mr . Wyndham has some new plays which he is anxious to submit for public approval we would advise all lovers of good acting to pay a visit here at the earliest opportunity , before " Rosemary " is taken off .

Bno . TEBBY , of Wandsworth , has brought out a wine for dyspeptic individuals , under the name of VINCOTBE , which should secure for him the thanks of the largo army of martyrs who daily suffer from this wearing complaint . We have been favoured with samples of this wine , and can unhesitatingly assert that it is a splendid brain reviver and strengthener . Being , as it is , recommended by no less an authority than Bro . Dr . P . H . Davis , the eminent Analytical Chemist , of London , there remains no doubt of its absolute efficacy as a restorer and builder up of debilitated and over-wrought systems .

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