Pupils' Entertainment At Leyton College.

PUPILS' ENTERTAINMENT AT LEYTON COLLEGE .

BRO . WESTFIELD'S Winter Entertainment at Loyton College was held on Thursday . Everything passed oil" most successfully . Tho Visitors , among whom wero several brother Masons , were numerous , and when thoy left , expressed tho gratification they felt with all they had seon and heard . Tho programme was in two Ports . Miss Edith Westfield , Mr . W . F . Bradshaw , and Master H .

Milton distinguished themselves at the pianoforte . Tho first named played Heller ' s " Tarantello in B flat" with great skill and taste . The last a " Galop Bavarian" by Talexy . Miss Westfield , too , with Mr . Bradshaw , played the overture of Masaniello and Mattel ' s " Eoodi Napoli" as duets , and their performance was warmly and deservedly applauded . Master James C . Jackson recited "The

Inohcape Bell" very creditably , as did Master D . Bradley " Tho Pied Piper of Hamelin . " Miss E . Westfield and Master A . Delves opened tho second part with a selection from Anber ' s opera of the " Crown Diamonds , " arranged as a duet . Master James C . Jackson sang " Tho Wagon , " and Miss E . Westfield and Mr . W . F . Bradshaw played each a solo on the piano , tho former eivinK D . Middleton's

" Song of the Mill Wheel , " and the latter a " March" by Schubert . It is needless to say the efforts of these skilled performers gave the greatest satisfaction , and that they received a just measure of praiso from the audience . During the evening tho "rizes and certificates were presented by the Rev . E . Brewster , who addressed a few happy remarks to the recipients . The room was adorned with numerous

specimens of drawing , executed by the students , notably amongst which wero several mechanical , engineering , and architectural specimens , which displayed much attention on the part of the pupils , and reflect great credit on tho teacher . Afterwards the company indulged in a series of terpsichorean evolutions , thus bringing a most agreeable evening to a close . The school will meet again after the holidays on the 21 st January .

The Owl Club.

THE OWL CLUB .

THE members gave a "Ladies' Night" on Monday , the 17 th inst ., and with one slight exception , to which wo shall refer in its proper place , everything passed off admirably . The programme commenced with Beale ' s madrigal , " Come let us join the Roundelay , " followed by Spofforth's glee , " Health to my dear . " Mr . Arthur J . Thompson then sang F . Clay ' s song , " Yes , or No , " and though he sang it well , we must say we have known him to be more successful .

Then came Hatton ' s part song , " When Evening ' s Twilight , " and Horsley ' s " Blow light , thou balmy air . " Mr . Edward Collins sang the solo part in Kiicken's part song , " The Soldier's Love . " Mr . Albert Hubbard ' s song , " Hybrias the Cretan , " was well rendered . Tho Glee by Cooke , " Shades of tho Heroes , " in which Mr . G . Musgrave , was tho soloist , wont admirably . Then followed other part

songs , & c , and Mr . Edwin Moss was deservedly applauded for his excellent singing of " The Bee , " by Neukomm . A March , of his own composition , arranged for the pianoforte , was played by Mr . W . II . Harper , and when wo say it was unanimously encored , it will serve to indicate that it was a piece of more than ordinary ability , played with moro than ordinary skill . It is almost nnnecessary to remark

on Mr . Burgess Perry ' s rendering of the song , " Far down a valley lonely , " for whatever Mr . Perry is called upon to sing , that he sings to perfection . We offer no opinion on the glee and finale , which concluded the Programme , for the simple reason that the audience showed a lamentable want of courtesy towards tho artists by risinw

and leaving their seats ; in order , we presume , to anticipate others by a few minutes , in procuring refreshment , and also that they might have a better chance of participating in the dances which followed . With this exception , the evening , as we have said , passed off famously .

The installation meeting of the Hotspur Lodge , 1626 , will take place on Thursday the 27 th inst ., and the banquet will be held at the Turk ' s Head Hotel , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Bro . J . Armstrong W . M . elect .

We read in th & Key stone that , on the 26 th ult ., the Grand H . R . A . Chapter of Pennsylvania was opened at the Masonic Hall , Chester , Pa . The Grand Officers present included Comps . Alfred R . Potter M . E . Grand H . Priest , Wm . C . Hamilton , M . D ., Grand King , Hibbert P . John

Grand Scribe , Thomas R . Patton Grand Treasurer , and John Thomson Grand Secretary . The business of the meeting was the consecration of the Chester H . R . A . Chapter , No . 258 , and when the ceremony was over Comps . Charles Roberts , Edward S . Worrall , and James

Barton jun . were severally installed as H . P ., K ., and S ., after which Comp . the Hon . Richard Vaux , Grand Orator , delivered a masterly oration , which was listened to with the closest attention . The same evening the new Chapter held its first meeting , and the Mark degree was conferred

on seventeen applicants . The Chester Chapter starts under the most favourable auspices , having already thirtyfive members on its roll and some fifty candidates for admission . We learn from the same journal that the Reading

H . R . A . Chapter , No . 182 , of Reading Pa ., celebrated its semi-centennial anniversary on the 20 th ult . There was a large gathering of Companions , and everything passed off most satisfactorily .

Bombay.

BOMBAY .

Caledonia Lodge , No . 490 S . C . —Tho regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was hold on Wednesday , 31 st October last . Iu these columns wo have already borne testimony to its intrinsic worth and admirable work ; yet never sinco its establishment has it

shone more conspicuously in carrying out tho true principles of our Order than it did at ] this meeting , when it may be said to have eclipsed itself in the benign work of Charity . In tho absence from

the Presidency , on business , of tho R . W . M . Bro . Lang , the chair of K . S . was occupied by the I . W . P . M . Bro . George Thompson , who was supported on the dais by R . W . Bros . Walton , Rowell , McKenzie , ancl Rev . Bro . Lynn , Chaplain H . M . S . Euphrates . The Officers of tho Lodge present were W . D . Master Bro . A . Taylor , W . S . Master Clark , Bros . Faber S . W ., Dr . Doolittle J . W ., F . Cooper S . D ., Sharp J . D ., and

a large number of members and visiting brethren , who by their attendance evinced tho high respect in which Lodgo Caledonia is held in Bombay . Tho minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Right Worshipful Master stated that , although on tho present occasion there was no particular work before tho Lodge , several applications , however , had been made on the

Charitable Fund , which ho hoped tho brethren would meet in a liberal manner . The first he had to bring before them was tho case of the Indo-British Institution , tho funds of which wore at present so low that unless prompt assistance was received the Committee would bo compelled to lower tho salaries of the teachers , and reduce the number of orphan children at present receiving a homo within its

walls , as well as a sound education . Subscriptions on their behalf had already been received from the Benevolent Fund , to the extent of 150 rupees , and he would like the brethren fairly to understand that 18 per cent , of tho Lodge ' s receipts were monthly devoted to that fund , and 10 per cent , was likewise kept for the purpose of private charity , and the application now made was on their private

charitable funds . He might mention that 83 children were supported on the Foundation of the Institution , and that it would be a very sad matter for Masons to think that some of these poor children should be thrown upon the world friendless and penniless . Their great object was charity , and he therefore hoped that the brethren of the Lodge would assist as far as lay in their power . It was then

proposed by the W . M ., and seconded by the J . W ., that 50 rupees be given towards the Indo-British Schools , which on being put to tho vote was carried unanimously . The W . M . then stated that the most charitable object he had to bring before the Lodge was that of the widow of a brother recently deceased , who they were all well aware had been a very active and zealous member and office-bearer

of the Lodge . His untimely death had left his wife and child in very poor circumstances . He had been promised 100 rupees from the Benevolent Fund , or moro ; but he thought the widow and child had still a greater claim upon the brethren , and he begged to propose that tho sum of 100 rupees be voted from their private Charitable Fund . This was seconded by tho Senior Warden , and carried

unanimously . The W . M . subsequently announced that he had still a further claim to make upon thoir charity , and he hoped that their liberality was not yet exhausted . It was on behalf of the orphan children of the late Bro . Bellali . He was , ho believed , a friend of most members of the Lodge , and was well known to all . His unfortunate death , cut off as he had been in the prime of life , was

a sad loss to most of them personally , as well as to the Masonio Fraternity . As it was proposed to send the children home to Italy , for their education , a largo sum was required . Other Lodges in Bombay had subscribed towards this object , and he hoped that the Lodgo would act liberally in aiding this movement . B . W . Bro . Mackenzie stated that he had already received over 1500 rupees

on behalf of the children , but he hoped Caledonia Lodgo would come forward with their usual liberality . After Bro . Bonneviallo had likewise spoken on behalf of the subject before the meeting , it was unanimously resolved that the sum of 100 rupees be devoted to the purpose of sending the children home to their Fatherland . The R . W . M . next intimated that an application had likewise been made

on behalf of the Scottish Orphanage at Mahnn . The brethren were well aware that the Lodge had been in the habit of yearly presenting them with a donation of 50 rupees for the Christmas holidays , but at present they , owing to enlarging their Schools , were sadly in want of funds . Tho members were well aware that many Masons' children were there , and without detaining them further he begged to propose

that 50 rupees bo granted them , which was duly seconded , and unanimously approved of . A Reverend Visiting Brother expressed his wish to be allowed to subscribe something towards the Charity most in need of support , and at the R . W . M . ' s suggestion , his fraternal donation was handed over to Bro . J . R . K . Johnstone , for the benefit of the Indo-British Institution . This cheerful record of good deeds done closed the charitable business of the evening , and requires no

comment , as it speaks nobly for the spirit which pervades the members of Lodge Caledonia . One brother having been proposed for affiliation , and one candidate for initiation , and there being no other business before the Lodge , it was closed , in peace and harmony , at 8 . 30 p . m ., after which the brethren and visitors adjourned to a banquet , to which their pleasant labours deservedly entitled them , and after spending a few hours around the festive board , parted in the Masonio style , " Happy to meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again . "

Re-Opening Of The Friendly Lodge, No. 239, Kingston, Jamaica.

RE-OPENING OF THE FRIENDLY LODGE , No . 239 , KINGSTON , JAMAICA .

AT an ordinary meeting ot the Friendly Lodge , No . 239 , Kingston , Jamaica , held on 8 th October , Bros . E . J . Brandon W . M ., A . Morals S . W ., E . Degedas J . W ., M . Delgado S . D ., E . Finzi J . D ., C . Wolfo Secretary , M . Alexander Treasurer , A . Mordecai I . G ., G . Magnus Tyler . The Worshipful Master stated that this was the first meeting held in the Lodge room since it had been , for months , under very