Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.

body of the edifice were reserved for the brethren ; the other parts were filled with persons who had been admitted by ticket . The prayers were read by the Rev . C . E . Graham Jones P . P . G . Chaplain , of Hyde , and the lesson by the Rev . J . W . N . Tanner P . P . G . Chaplain , Antrobus . After the singing of the Anthem , " The Lord is my light "

( Dr . Hiles ) , the Rev . E . Rawson , of Marston , the newly-appointed Provincial Grand Chaplain , ascended the pulpit and preached a sermon from the text , " Mark the perfeot man , for the end of that man is peace " ( Psalm xxxvii . 37 ) . In the course of a brief but practical

and foroible discourse , the preacher remarked that the outside world mig ht taunt and doubt the Order of Freemasons , and make light of its ritual ; but those who were Masons , and understood the virtues upon whioh the Order was founded , knew well that the operations of the Craft were carried on in order to do as much good

as possible to those who were unable to help themselves , and that it was the aim of every true Freemason so to speak and act that he might become a more perfect man . After the sermon a collection was made on behalf of the Provincial Fund of Benevolence , the

amount realised being £ 16 9 s . The musical portion of the service was under the direction of Bro . Henry Collier P . G . O ., assisted by Mrs . Knowles , and Bros . Stafford , Gaskill , Edmondson , Wilkinson , Booth , and Balfe . Bro . Collier played the National Anthem as the congregation were leaving the church .

The brethren returned m procession to the Market Hall , where about one hundred and thirty sat down to a banqu'at provided by Mr . Johnson , of Manchester . Bro . G . W . Latham presided , and he was supported by most of tho

Provincial Grand Olhcers . The Acting Prov . G . M . gave the toast of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , whioh was enthusiastically received . He afterwards proposed The M . W . G . M . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester , Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . This toast was also drunk with the utmost cordiality .

Bro . the Rev . E . Eawson proposed The Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , past and present . Brother Bulley responded . Tbe Acting Prov . Grand Master next gave The Right Hon . Lord de Tabley Prov . G . M . He referred to his lordship ' s continuous and indefatigable exertions in the interests of Freemasonry in his Provinoe , and expressed a hope that the Provincial Officers , as well as the members of private Lodges , wonld in future do their utmost to make hia labours as light as possible . He trusted that their beloved

r . u . M . wonld be spared to preside over them for many years to come . The toast was drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . J . B . Deakin proposed the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., D . P . G . M . and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Past and Present .

Bro . Colonel Fernley responded . Bro . Bulley gave the health of Bro . G . W . Latham , and thanked him for the way in which he had conducted the business of the Lod ge . Everything bad prospered . Lord de Tabley conld not have had a better representative than Bro . Latham . Bro . G . W . Latham acknowledged the compliment , and proposed the Visitors , to which Bro . Matier , a member of the Committee of

the Boys' School , London , replied . In proposing The Lodge of Sincerity , 428 , the Acting Prov . Grand Master referred to the hospitable reception which had been given to Provincial Grand Lodge at Northwioh . The brethren of Lodge Sincerity had , at enormous tronble and large cost , prepared a place where they had been able to meet with thorough comfort .

¦ Their business was done in a room large enough for them , and their banquet was held in a room that had provided sufficient accommodation . Nothing had been forgotten which would add to the comfort of the brethren . Labour and trouble unthought of had been expended in preparing for their reception , and for that he wished , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire , to return to Lodge Sincerity their most heartfelt thanks . He also took

occasion to thank the Stewards for the able and self-denying manner in which they had fulfilled their duties . He was told that it was 21 years since the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Northwioh . He could only say that from the welcome they had given the Lodge that day , from the power of organisation they had shown , and the hospitality they had displayed , they should come to Northwioh again after a very much shorter interval . He proposed Lodge Sincerity , coupled with the name of Bro . Skidmore W . M ., and the Stewards , coupled with the name of Bro . T . Moore , the senior Steward . Bros . Skidmore and Moore responded . The T yler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

COVENT GABDEN-PROMENADE CONCERTS . DRURY LAWE .-At 7 . 15 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELPHI . —At 7 . 15 , FAMILIES SUPPLIED . At 7 . 45 , DRINK . PRINCESS'S . —At 7 . 30 , A PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIGHT . At S , THE BOMANT RYE . VATTDEVIIiLE . -At 8 , MONEY .

OLYMPIC . -At 8 , FUN ON THE BRISTOL . CRlTERION-.-At 8 , CUPID IN CAMP . At 8 , 15 , LITTLE MISS MUFFET . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 43 , ROMEO AND JULIET . SAVOY . -At 8 , MOCK TURTLES . At 9 . 30 , PATIENCE . This day ( Saturday ) , ot 2 . 30 , also . AVE NUE .-At 7 . 30 , SIMPSON AND DELILAH , At 8 . 15 , MANTEAUX

GA 1 ETY . -At 7 .-10 , MY ONLY COAT . At 8 . 15 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOP Awa day , at 2 , 30 , also . GLOBE . -At 8 , CRAZED . At 9 , THE VICAR OF BRAY . COMEDY . -At 7 . 15 , THE FAST COACH . At 8 , BOCCACCIO .

The Theatres, &C.

TOOLE'S .-At 8 , DIANE . ALHAMBBA . —At 7 . 15 , BASIL AND BIJOU . STJBBEY .-At 7 . 30 , FLIP , FLAP , FLOP . At 9 , BROUGHT to JUSTICE . STANDABD . —At 7 . 30 , ADVICK GRATIS . At S , FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD . IMFEBIAL .-At 8 , THE UNEQUAL MATCH .

MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall . —Every evening , at 8 . GBYSTAL PALACE . —This day , EVENING CONCERT . Play , THE VICAR OF BRAY . BICYCLE RACES . PANORAMA . Dr . ' LYNN , the ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallory , Sec . ALEXANDBA PALACE . —This day , RACES ,

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