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unanimously voted to Bro . H . Meyer , for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties during the evening . Bro . McMillan was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week .
New Finsbtury Park Lodge , No . 1695 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Finsbury Park Tavern , nnder the presidency of the following Officers : —W . T . Purkiss W . M ., Eldridge acting S . W ., T . Press J . W ., II . B . D . Dnnn S . D ., R . C . Frampton J . D ., Verry Tyler . Tho business con . aisted of raising Bros . James Newling Thompson , Georgo David
Edmunds , Thos . Crane , and George Benjamin Carey ; this was ably performed b y Bro . Linton Raynon Rogers , who , at tho solicitation of the W . M ., occupied the chair ; upon the Lodge being closed the customary banquet followed , which was well served by Bro . Joseph Pigott . After the cloth had been removed the set formula of Loyal and Masonic toasts was proceeded with . Bro . Rogers , in responding
to the toast of tho Visitors , acknowledged the honour he felt in having been allowed to perform the work in the Lodgo , and assured the brethren snch mark of appreciation would be long remembered . Bro . Constable also replied ; he congratulated tho brethren upon the selection thoy had made in their W . M . ; something more than mere parrot-like repetition of ritual was required of a W . M . ; Bro . Pnrkiss possessed all those good qualities which should characterise a Mason ,
and he hoped that steps would be taken by the brethren to acknowledge the gift of three handsome mahogany pedestals which had been presented by Bro . Purkiss . In reply to his health , submitted by Bro . Rogers , tho W . M . said that although ho had been twenty-one years a Mason , he had never previously taken any active part in the duties of a Lodge ; he now found himself occupying a position of which he was justly proud . He had tho pleasure of representing tho Lodgo as Steward at the recent Festival of the Eoyal Masonio Benevolent
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Institution , and took up what might be considered a fair sum for so young a Lodge . The reason he had not been more pressing in his solicitations was , that he intended to be Steward for both the Boys ' and Girls' during the present year , and hoped the brethren wonld not fail to support him upon each occasion . Tho Officers and Secretary replied severally to tho toast of their health ; we
congratnlate these brethren on their efficiency ; to Bro . Eogors , tho Preceptor of tho Lodge ol Instruction , is to be attributed this feature ; his painstaking care can bo testified to by all who know him . The following were present : —A . J . Berry Sec , H . B . Thompson , T . Jackson M . C , Alfred Westerby 185 , Tibbetts 59 , P . Dunn
1288 , J . F . O'Connor Wood 1288 , Soarle 1288 , Stannard 1572 , Wilkinson 167 . Some excellent songs were sung , by Bros . Rogers , Stannard , H . B . D . Dunn , and others , but the most amusing contribution was by Bro . Verry , a contribution he designated by the title of " The Roaming Flies . "
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The weekly meeting was hold at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday , 19 th inst . Present—G . Newman Z ., F . Brown H ., J . B . Sorrell J ., G . L . Walker S . N ., W . Grist P . S ., Comps . S . F . Cattorson , A . L . Annett , F . Buckland , N . H . Cohon , TL Lovogrove , P . Wagner , T . Cull . The ceremony was rehearsed , Comp . H . Lovegrovo candidate .
Tho Minutes were then read , and tho officers appointed for the next fortnight . Comps . F . Brown to be Z ., Sorrell IT ., Grist J ., Wagner S . N ., and Cull P . S . Comp . Henry Lovegrovo , of the Eoyal Jubilee Chapter No . 72 , was elected a member . The Chapter was then closed and adjourned . Companions are particularly desired to note that the Chapter now meets at half-past six o ' clock , instead of soven as formerly .
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CAISSONSTEEETHOTEL,CANNONSTREET,LONDON,E.C Has been thoroughly renovated ; tho Eailway advantages , in direct communication with the Hotel , render this establishment unequalled in the Metropolis for MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC & PRIVATE DINNERS , BREAKFASTS , & C DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS , PUBLIC MEETINGS , ARBITRATIONS , & c . THE LARGE HALL IS CAPABLE OP SEATING UPWARDS OP TWELVE HUNDRED PEOPLE . VisiToits AND FAMILIES visiting LONDON , for LONG or SHOUT PERIODS , will find the APPOINTMENTS , aud ACCOMMODATION UNUIVALLED . E . H . RAND , MANAGER
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THEHOLBORNRESTAURANT,218HIGHHOLBORN. ONE OF THE SIGHTS AND ONE OP THE COMFOBTS OP LONDON . Attractions of tlio Chief PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the qntct ami order essential to English Customs . __ DiisnsnreRS Ajsrr > LTjisrcpiEO ^ rs PROM DAILY BILL OP IPARE . A TABLE D'HOTE EVERY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8-30 . PRICE 3 S 6 D , INCLUDING SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAD , & c , WITH DESSERT . This FAVOUKITE DINNER is accompanied by a SELECTION OF HIGH ¦ CLASS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .
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THELONDONRESTAURANT,191FLEETSTREET,TEMPLEBAR. DINNERS A LA CAHTE . DINNERS FROM THE JOINT . THE FAMOUS LONDON DINNERS AT 2 / 6 , 3 / 6 & 5 / -, DAILY FROM ONE TILL EIGHT O'CLOCK PRIVATE ROOMS SPECIALLY ARRANGED TO ACCOMMODATE MASONIC LODGES AND FOR BANQUETS . PUBLIC AND PRIVA TE DINNER PARTUS S , Seo . LADIES' ROOMS . SMOKINO ROOM . LUNCHEON BAR , ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT , CHANCERY LANE .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
DEURY LANE .-At 7 . 0 , THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING , and THE WHITE CAT . HAYMARKET— At 7 . 30 , FAKCE . At 8 . 15 , TWELFTH NIGHT . ADELPHI . —CARL ROSA OPERA COMPANY . PRINCESS'S . —At 7 . 0 , OUT TO NURSR . At 7 . 15 , JANE SHORE . OLYMPIC—At 7 . 0 , AN OBJECT OF INTEREST . At 8 . 0 , TURN OF THE TIDE .
STRAND . —At 7 . 30 , FAMILY TIES . At 0 . 30 , DORA AND DIPLUNACY . GAIETY .-At 7 . 30 , THE GRASSHOPPER . At 9 . 15 , FAUST . GLOBE . —At 7 . 0 , MY WIFE'S OUT . At 7 . 15 , A FOOL AND HIS MONEY nnd IGI ON PARLE FRANCAIS . VAUDEVILLE—At 7 . 30 , A WHIRLIGIG . At 8 . 0 , OUR BOYS , and A FEARFUL FOG . PRINCE OF "WALES'S . —At 8 . 0 , DIPLOMACY .
LYCEUM . —At 7 , THE IRISH TUTOR , This evening , Monday , Wednesday , and Thursday , THE BELLS . Tuesday and Friday , THE LYON'S MAIL , & c . OPERA COMIQUE—AtS , THE SPECTRE KNIGHT , THE SORCERER , See . COURT .-NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES , Ice .
CRITERION . —At 7 . 30 , THE PORTER'S KNOT . At 8 . 15 , PINK DOMINOES . ST . JAMES'S . —At 7 . 30 , THE MAGPIE AND THIMBLE . At 8 . 15 AS YOU LIKE IT . DUKE'S—At 7 . 30 , FARCE , and MAMMON . POLLY .-LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE . & e .
ROYALTY-At 7 . 30 , PAUL PRY . At 9 . 15 , MADCAP . QUEEN'S—At 7 . 30 , COMEDIETTA . At 8 . 0 , THE LANCASHIRE LASS . ALHAMBRA . —At 7 . 20 , FARCE . At 8 , WILDFIRE . On Monday , LA F 1 LLE DK MADAME ANGOT . PHILHARMONIC .-At 7 . S <\ SARAH'S YOUNG MAN . At 8 . 30 , GENEVIEVE DE BRABANT . CRYSTAL PALA . CE . —This day , CONCERT , BIRD SHOW , & . c . On Friday , WELSH CONCERT , & c . Open daily , Aquarium , & c .
The Theatres, &C.
ALEXANDRA PALACE .-This day , CONCERT , PANTOMIME , & c . Open daily , HIPPODROME , & c . EGYPTIAN ( LARGE HALL ) . —MASKELYNE AND COOKE . Daily at 3 and 8 o ' clock . HENG-LER'S CIRQUE . —Daily at 7 . 30 . "Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 . 30 .
SANGER'S AMPHITHEATRE-EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE . Every evening at 7 . ROYAL POLYTECHNIC — CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME . THE ROSE AND THE RING ; jriven by Mr . SETMOUK SMITU . CHEMICAL MYSTERIES . LIGHT AND COLOUR . PRESTIDIGITATION Extraordinary . THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR ; its History and
Progress . TORPEDO WARFARE . CHRISTMAS IN THE OLDKNTIME . Merry Shadows , & c . Admission to tho whole , Is ; Reserved Stalls , 2 s 6 d , Tickets can bo sent by post . Annual Tickets , available till 31 st December 1878 , 10 s Cd .
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" A suitable gift from a Master to Ids Lodge . " NEATLY BOUND IN CLOTH , PRICE 3 s Gd EACH . THEFREEMASON'SCHRONICLE, VOLUMES I TO VI . Loudon : —W . W . MOEGAN , 67 Barbican , E . C . Sent , Carriage Paid , to any address in the United Kingdom , on receipt of Cheque or P . O . O . Clotli Cases for Binding can bo had from any Bookseller , price Is Gd each .
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unanimously voted to Bro . H . Meyer , for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties during the evening . Bro . McMillan was appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week .
New Finsbtury Park Lodge , No . 1695 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Finsbury Park Tavern , nnder the presidency of the following Officers : —W . T . Purkiss W . M ., Eldridge acting S . W ., T . Press J . W ., II . B . D . Dnnn S . D ., R . C . Frampton J . D ., Verry Tyler . Tho business con . aisted of raising Bros . James Newling Thompson , Georgo David
Edmunds , Thos . Crane , and George Benjamin Carey ; this was ably performed b y Bro . Linton Raynon Rogers , who , at tho solicitation of the W . M ., occupied the chair ; upon the Lodge being closed the customary banquet followed , which was well served by Bro . Joseph Pigott . After the cloth had been removed the set formula of Loyal and Masonic toasts was proceeded with . Bro . Rogers , in responding
to the toast of tho Visitors , acknowledged the honour he felt in having been allowed to perform the work in the Lodgo , and assured the brethren snch mark of appreciation would be long remembered . Bro . Constable also replied ; he congratulated tho brethren upon the selection thoy had made in their W . M . ; something more than mere parrot-like repetition of ritual was required of a W . M . ; Bro . Pnrkiss possessed all those good qualities which should characterise a Mason ,
and he hoped that steps would be taken by the brethren to acknowledge the gift of three handsome mahogany pedestals which had been presented by Bro . Purkiss . In reply to his health , submitted by Bro . Rogers , tho W . M . said that although ho had been twenty-one years a Mason , he had never previously taken any active part in the duties of a Lodge ; he now found himself occupying a position of which he was justly proud . He had tho pleasure of representing tho Lodgo as Steward at the recent Festival of the Eoyal Masonio Benevolent
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Institution , and took up what might be considered a fair sum for so young a Lodge . The reason he had not been more pressing in his solicitations was , that he intended to be Steward for both the Boys ' and Girls' during the present year , and hoped the brethren wonld not fail to support him upon each occasion . Tho Officers and Secretary replied severally to tho toast of their health ; we
congratnlate these brethren on their efficiency ; to Bro . Eogors , tho Preceptor of tho Lodge ol Instruction , is to be attributed this feature ; his painstaking care can bo testified to by all who know him . The following were present : —A . J . Berry Sec , H . B . Thompson , T . Jackson M . C , Alfred Westerby 185 , Tibbetts 59 , P . Dunn
1288 , J . F . O'Connor Wood 1288 , Soarle 1288 , Stannard 1572 , Wilkinson 167 . Some excellent songs were sung , by Bros . Rogers , Stannard , H . B . D . Dunn , and others , but the most amusing contribution was by Bro . Verry , a contribution he designated by the title of " The Roaming Flies . "
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The weekly meeting was hold at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , on Tuesday , 19 th inst . Present—G . Newman Z ., F . Brown H ., J . B . Sorrell J ., G . L . Walker S . N ., W . Grist P . S ., Comps . S . F . Cattorson , A . L . Annett , F . Buckland , N . H . Cohon , TL Lovogrove , P . Wagner , T . Cull . The ceremony was rehearsed , Comp . H . Lovegrovo candidate .
Tho Minutes were then read , and tho officers appointed for the next fortnight . Comps . F . Brown to be Z ., Sorrell IT ., Grist J ., Wagner S . N ., and Cull P . S . Comp . Henry Lovegrovo , of the Eoyal Jubilee Chapter No . 72 , was elected a member . The Chapter was then closed and adjourned . Companions are particularly desired to note that the Chapter now meets at half-past six o ' clock , instead of soven as formerly .
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CAISSONSTEEETHOTEL,CANNONSTREET,LONDON,E.C Has been thoroughly renovated ; tho Eailway advantages , in direct communication with the Hotel , render this establishment unequalled in the Metropolis for MASONIC BANQUETS , PUBLIC & PRIVATE DINNERS , BREAKFASTS , & C DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS , PUBLIC MEETINGS , ARBITRATIONS , & c . THE LARGE HALL IS CAPABLE OP SEATING UPWARDS OP TWELVE HUNDRED PEOPLE . VisiToits AND FAMILIES visiting LONDON , for LONG or SHOUT PERIODS , will find the APPOINTMENTS , aud ACCOMMODATION UNUIVALLED . E . H . RAND , MANAGER
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THEHOLBORNRESTAURANT,218HIGHHOLBORN. ONE OF THE SIGHTS AND ONE OP THE COMFOBTS OP LONDON . Attractions of tlio Chief PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the qntct ami order essential to English Customs . __ DiisnsnreRS Ajsrr > LTjisrcpiEO ^ rs PROM DAILY BILL OP IPARE . A TABLE D'HOTE EVERY EVENING FROM 6 TO 8-30 . PRICE 3 S 6 D , INCLUDING SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAD , & c , WITH DESSERT . This FAVOUKITE DINNER is accompanied by a SELECTION OF HIGH ¦ CLASS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .
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THELONDONRESTAURANT,191FLEETSTREET,TEMPLEBAR. DINNERS A LA CAHTE . DINNERS FROM THE JOINT . THE FAMOUS LONDON DINNERS AT 2 / 6 , 3 / 6 & 5 / -, DAILY FROM ONE TILL EIGHT O'CLOCK PRIVATE ROOMS SPECIALLY ARRANGED TO ACCOMMODATE MASONIC LODGES AND FOR BANQUETS . PUBLIC AND PRIVA TE DINNER PARTUS S , Seo . LADIES' ROOMS . SMOKINO ROOM . LUNCHEON BAR , ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT , CHANCERY LANE .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
DEURY LANE .-At 7 . 0 , THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING , and THE WHITE CAT . HAYMARKET— At 7 . 30 , FAKCE . At 8 . 15 , TWELFTH NIGHT . ADELPHI . —CARL ROSA OPERA COMPANY . PRINCESS'S . —At 7 . 0 , OUT TO NURSR . At 7 . 15 , JANE SHORE . OLYMPIC—At 7 . 0 , AN OBJECT OF INTEREST . At 8 . 0 , TURN OF THE TIDE .
STRAND . —At 7 . 30 , FAMILY TIES . At 0 . 30 , DORA AND DIPLUNACY . GAIETY .-At 7 . 30 , THE GRASSHOPPER . At 9 . 15 , FAUST . GLOBE . —At 7 . 0 , MY WIFE'S OUT . At 7 . 15 , A FOOL AND HIS MONEY nnd IGI ON PARLE FRANCAIS . VAUDEVILLE—At 7 . 30 , A WHIRLIGIG . At 8 . 0 , OUR BOYS , and A FEARFUL FOG . PRINCE OF "WALES'S . —At 8 . 0 , DIPLOMACY .
LYCEUM . —At 7 , THE IRISH TUTOR , This evening , Monday , Wednesday , and Thursday , THE BELLS . Tuesday and Friday , THE LYON'S MAIL , & c . OPERA COMIQUE—AtS , THE SPECTRE KNIGHT , THE SORCERER , See . COURT .-NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES , Ice .
CRITERION . —At 7 . 30 , THE PORTER'S KNOT . At 8 . 15 , PINK DOMINOES . ST . JAMES'S . —At 7 . 30 , THE MAGPIE AND THIMBLE . At 8 . 15 AS YOU LIKE IT . DUKE'S—At 7 . 30 , FARCE , and MAMMON . POLLY .-LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE . & e .
ROYALTY-At 7 . 30 , PAUL PRY . At 9 . 15 , MADCAP . QUEEN'S—At 7 . 30 , COMEDIETTA . At 8 . 0 , THE LANCASHIRE LASS . ALHAMBRA . —At 7 . 20 , FARCE . At 8 , WILDFIRE . On Monday , LA F 1 LLE DK MADAME ANGOT . PHILHARMONIC .-At 7 . S <\ SARAH'S YOUNG MAN . At 8 . 30 , GENEVIEVE DE BRABANT . CRYSTAL PALA . CE . —This day , CONCERT , BIRD SHOW , & . c . On Friday , WELSH CONCERT , & c . Open daily , Aquarium , & c .
The Theatres, &C.
ALEXANDRA PALACE .-This day , CONCERT , PANTOMIME , & c . Open daily , HIPPODROME , & c . EGYPTIAN ( LARGE HALL ) . —MASKELYNE AND COOKE . Daily at 3 and 8 o ' clock . HENG-LER'S CIRQUE . —Daily at 7 . 30 . "Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 . 30 .
SANGER'S AMPHITHEATRE-EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE . Every evening at 7 . ROYAL POLYTECHNIC — CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME . THE ROSE AND THE RING ; jriven by Mr . SETMOUK SMITU . CHEMICAL MYSTERIES . LIGHT AND COLOUR . PRESTIDIGITATION Extraordinary . THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR ; its History and
Progress . TORPEDO WARFARE . CHRISTMAS IN THE OLDKNTIME . Merry Shadows , & c . Admission to tho whole , Is ; Reserved Stalls , 2 s 6 d , Tickets can bo sent by post . Annual Tickets , available till 31 st December 1878 , 10 s Cd .
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" A suitable gift from a Master to Ids Lodge . " NEATLY BOUND IN CLOTH , PRICE 3 s Gd EACH . THEFREEMASON'SCHRONICLE, VOLUMES I TO VI . Loudon : —W . W . MOEGAN , 67 Barbican , E . C . Sent , Carriage Paid , to any address in the United Kingdom , on receipt of Cheque or P . O . O . Clotli Cases for Binding can bo had from any Bookseller , price Is Gd each .