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Registrar , J . H . Scott G . Secretary , B . H . Thorpe G . S . Deacon , R . Bramwell G . J . Deacon , — . Tomes G . Superintendent of Works , J . Dixon G . D . of C ., T . H . Colo G . Assistant D . of the C , Walter Smith G . S . B ., E . Gladstone G . Organist , J . Eberall G . Pursuivant , Bros . J . M . Read , C . Snndeman , G . Money , and T . S . Byass , G . Stewards , T . Hnghes , G . Tyler . The brethren present inclnded

the following : —Bros . W . Marehant , J . M . Cunningham . J . Fabian , E . Bright , W . J . Harriss , H . Belcher , "V . P . Freeman , A . King , A . Partridge , It . J . Pope , J . Butler , G . De Paris , G . B . McWhinnie , J . Glass , C . J . Smith , W . Kuho , II . YV . Hawswell , C . W . Arnold , E . M . Norris , G . S . Gray , J . F . Eyles , G . IT . Day , YV . Wright , II . F . Mackay , J . M . Reid , IT . Payne , James Cnrtis , G . Vickers , F . C . Woodman ,

R . Grey , J . F . Capon , W . F . Nell , W . A . Bntt , W . Withers Moore , T . J . Sabine , W . Winn , C . Beckett , J . Hedges , IT . Freeman , H . Collet , W . H . Gibson , II . Duval , J . P . M . Smith , W . T . Clarke , F . Noakes , T . Fenn , L . F . Noakcs , G . Smitb , W . S . Evershed , J . W . Stride , C . Warwick Orme , S . G . Foxall , R . YVillard , T . C Abell , C . Bntt , H . M . Jenner , J . Sergison , E . Histed , E . Byass ,

W . G . Pom . daH , H . C . Davis , S . T . Font , J . Wood , C . Winstnnley , C . Hudson , S . R . Legg , W . R . Wood , J . H . R i-ss , J . Farncombc , S . Tanner , F . J . Holman , YV . A . Stuckev , A . Whitcfield , B . Roberts , A . J . Hawkes , R . W . Willat , T . R . White , H . W . Wells , F . Holford , B . Ford , T . Chandler ,. T . S . Watts , Mark Tanner , J . T . Whatford , J . C . Stratford , & G .

The brethren having assembled in the Music Room , a procession of the Acting Grand Master and his officers was formed in the Drawing Room , and on the Acting Grand Master taking his seat , the Ledge was opened with the usual formula . Tho petition and warrant were then read , and the petitioning brethren signified their approval of the officers named in the warrant .

The Prov . Grand Chaplain ( Bro . Rev . E . Walker ) then , at the call of the Acting Prov . Grand Master , delivered a short oration on the nature and design of Freemasonry . Ho observed that tho occasion on which they were assembled was one of those convincing proofs that the principles of Freemasonry were generally extending . Persecution in formerdavs , and in still later times , had done its utmost :

yet here , thanks to tho G . A . of the U ., it stood , holding its own ; and if the brethren carried out their professions of fidelity , love , and truth , it still would hold its own against all persecution . Tracing Masonry down from the earliest ages , ho observed that if the brethren would but continue to maintain in their breasts the unity of the Godhead , they would ever be fonnd carrying out the principles of

the Craft in brotherly love , relief , and truth . Unless these principles were exhibited in all their doings , then Masonry was spurious ; but , on the other hand , if carried out , how grand was the link binding them all together , making them better subjects , and givingproof to the world that their professions were more than a name . Might all present in the good time of the G . A . of the TJ ., be brought to tho

Grand Lodge above , from whence all goodness emanated . After other formula peculiar to the Craft , the ceremony of consecration was admirably performed , the musical portion of the ceremony being ably given , under the direction of Bro . Gladstone P . G . Organist , by Bros . Hodges , Thornton , Becett and Winn . All this being ended , Bro . W . Knhe was then installed as the W . M .

of the Lodge , and ho then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : —Bros . Everall S . W ., Sandeman J . W ., H . Payne Treasurer , Belcher Secretary , Nell S . D ., Foat J . D ., Hawkes D . of C , Nye I . G ., Hughes Tyler . The following were then proposed ns candidates for initiation , and to join the new Lodge : —Messrs . W . R . Wood jun ., G . L . Fcnner ,

H . E . Cox , W . Smithers , J . Snyers , F . Morganti , G . H . Clements , — Marks , G . A . Melliscn , J . B . Jlellison , E . Hall , J . Crapps , G . Colo , II . S . Gates , B . Roe , W . Rce , J . Maynard , T . K . Pelham , and J . M . Newnham . On the proposition of tho S . W ., seconded by the J . W ., it was unanimously resolved that tho Acting Grand Master and the Grand

Secretary should be elected honorary members of the Lodgo , and the following were then proposed ns joining members : —Bros . J . Wood , Yarbon . ugh 811 , R . J . Pope , York 315 , W . II . Gibson , York 315 , H . C . Davis , Mount Lebanon 73 , L . Grandel , York 315 , R . Paige , Industry 421 , C . Hudson , York 315 , E . Bright , Clarence 271 . The Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where Messrs . Mutton Brothers , of King ' s-road

had provided a banquet which gave the greatest satisfaction , and redounded highly to their credit as public caterers . Tho W . M ., Bro . Kuhe , presided , supported by Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Bro . Furner ( Acting Grand Master ) , Bro . J . H . Scott ( P . G . Secretary ) , and by the following officers of the Grand Lodge : Bros . C . W . Arnold Grand Chap ., Foxall Grand Pursuivant , Henu P . G . Deacon , Grey P . G . Deacon ; also by Bro . Barnet Ford , General , and the brethren whose names we have already given .

Bro . Knhe , on rising to respond , was received most heartily . He assured the brethren that , accustomed as he had long been to kindness from his fellow men , this last act of theirs was most grateful to him . He hoped in the future they would overlook his shortcomings . It was his desire to do his best for the Lodge , and it wonld not be from want of desire if he did not carry out his dnty to the utmost . But

they were aware that his avocations were onerous , and that he had a deal to think of . He might not be able to do all he conld wish , but he could assure them , with regard to the nineteen proposed that night for initiation , that it was his intention to perform all tho initiation ceremonies himself . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Belcher gave " The Worshipful Masters of the Province of Sussex , " to which the Master of the Deiwent Ledge , Bro . C . M .

Norris , responded . Bro . Kuhe , W . M ., here , at the request of the company , as expressed to him by Bro . J . Scott , contributed a most brilliant performance on the pianoforte . Bro . J . H . Scott proposed "The Visitors , " remarking that the Ledge had celebrated its consecration ari ght by inviting 70 guests , 50 of whom Lad accepted , and wero present that evening . He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . General Barrett Ford , a

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distinguished Mason recently returned from India , who most ably responded . The W . M . then gavo " The Officers of the Lodge , " to which Bro . Eberall ( S . W . ) reponded . " Tho Tyler ' s " toast brought a very agreeable evening ' s proceedings to a close .

Entertainment At Leyton College.

ENTERTAINMENT AT LEYTON COLLEGE .

ON Thursday evening we enjoyed the privilege of being present at tho Winter Entertainment given by tho pupils of this College , and highly gratified were wo with our visit . Everything passed off most pleasantly . The various items in tho programme of the Concert were capitally rendered , as also a short Dramatic Cantata by Messrs . Arthur Snllivan and W . S . Gilbert , entitled Trial by Jnn / . The prizes

were then distributed , and tho evening closed with dancing . It mnst have been a subject of pride and pleasure to Bro . Geo . J . West field , who is the respected Principal of this establishment , to find tho boya placed under his charge acquitting themselves with so much credit , not to themselves only , but likewise to the merits of the system of education in force at the College . Having spoken thus far generally ,

we gladly enumerate certain of the performances which struck us as being spceinlly well rendered . The Concert began with the overture from the Caliph of BaijdaO , which was executed with taste and feeling by Miss Edith YVcstfield and Mr . YV . F . Bradshaw . Then followed part songs , and a duet by Masters J . Povey and D . Bradley . Master Slater played a solo on the piano very carefully and with judgment .

After the well-known glee of The Chough and . Crow came a recitation by Master J . Jackson , which that young gentleman gave most effectively . Miss Edith YVestfield then enchanted tho company with a pianoforte solo , Chanson a Tioire , and after a patriotic and part songs , Mr . Bradshaw followed with a Fantasie Dinnrah on the piano . The other items included pieces on tho piano by Master YV . Milton ,

Miss Westfiekl , Mr . Bradshaw , Masters A . Delves , and T . Hamilton , this portion closing with a funny song , with chorus , by Master E . Hamilton , entitled "Tho Pig with the Roman Nose . " Trial by Jury was rendered very effectively , all fulfilling their parts well . It is also right we should mention that among the specimens of drawing and writing exhibited , some wero admirable , showing

unusual skill and pains on the part of those who executed them . Tho drawings of A . Delves and H . Webster entitle ns to hope that they may occupy a high position hereafter as engineering draughtsmen . H . Milton shone in general subjects , and R . Hamilton and 0 . Wilson in architectural drawing ; but what was , perhaps , most generally admired was a dog ' s head , in crayon , by R . Hamilton . The writing of J . Slater , Grant , D . Bartlett , and T . Hamilton was much praised . We

understand that Mr . Bradshaw , whoso musical ability and genial disposition aro highly appreciated by the pupils under him , is about to enter upon a matrimonial venture , and we take this opportunit y of wishing him long life and happiness . We likewise congratulate Bro . YVestfield on the signal success of his entertainment . Among those present as guests were Bros . Jackson , Milton , Delves , YVest , the Rev . — Lucas , Yolland , Hill , YV . YV . Morgan , & c .

A MASONIC : PROTEST . —Freemasonry pursues an exalted object . It aims at uniting those on common ground whom difference of race , religion , and social position is apt to separate . It is the symbol of the equality of nil men before God . It appeals to man's highest and noblest qualities , where passion addresses itself to his lower fellings and animal instincts , it has the laudable ambition to promote peace

and goodwill on earth , to bring out all that ia good in man and to keep down all that is mean and selfish in him . It is the pursuit of this object alone which has won for the Craft the esteem of so many excellent and high-sonled men , and has introduced into it its best and most valuable members . Its secrecy , its passwords , gorgeous badges , convivality and charity have no doubt contributed their share

towards its success . Bnt these , after all , are only accessories which it has in common with other secret orders , which have , nevertheless , never been able to exercise attractive power similar to Freemasonry ; and this because the former after all acted only tho part of friendly societies while tho latter soared up to a much loftier ideal , which shone like a brilliant star beckoning to a much higher goal . Tho

moment a Lodge loses sight of this object it forfeits its right of existence as a constituent of the Craft . It may continue to play at the worshipfuls bnt the essence is gone . All that has remained is the husk . Such a Lodge has clearly committed high treason against the vital principle of the Order . It is clearly guilty of apostacy , although it may hypocritically still cant iu the phraseology of tho

Order and parade forth all its paraphernalia . Such a Lodge should , without delay , be warned of its iniquity , and , if remaiuiigimpenitent should forthwith be denounced and excluded from Masonic fraternity . It is therefore astonishing how Germany could have tolerated for HO many years the existence of the Berlin Lodge , " The Three Globes , " aud the Lodges affiliated to it , which refuse admission to Jews on no

other than religions grounds ; and still more astonishing that tho English , French and American Lodges should hold any communion with these apostates . Wc can only account for this tolerance by the assumption that , this treason to the fundamental principle of Masonry has never been brought under tho notice of the English Grand Lodgo . Great credit is therefore due to the Lodge of Tranquillity for having

resolved to draw the attention of tho Grand Lodgo to it by entering its protest against this outrage . Tho protesting Lodgo should do still more ; it should endeavour to induce as many sister Lodges as it conld rouse to join in denouncing this defiance of Masonic Fraternity and extend the agitation to other countries . All members of the

offending German Lodges should be excluded from Masonic fraternity wherever there exists Lodges , while the defiance is preserved in and all intercommunion with the apostates be broken off . The time has come when such a demonstration would have an excellent chance of being successful . —Jewish Chronicle ,