Notices Of Meetings

the success of this Lodge . The hearty thanks of the Lodge were due to him , and its prosperity in every shape was attributable to his care . All regretted his absence from the Lodge , bnt he fully compensated for that by hia genial presidency ; ho hoped they would drink a bumper to his long life and prosperity . The W . M . thanked Bro . Davis for the manner in Avhich he had

proposed his health , aud the brethren for their hearty reception of the toast ; he felt proud to be among them . The brethren had most kindly co-operated Avith him . It was most gratifying to know they had good furniture , and a very fair balance in hand ; he felt a pride in saying , that on behalf of his new Lodge , he had served as Steward threo times ; he felt that

an hononr . They had given the sum of -6100 to the Charities . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors , to which each severally responded , all paying a just compliment to the two Past Masters who had so well undertaken the working of the ceremonies , and thanking tho members for tho kind and hospitable manner in which thoy had been entertained . The

health of the P . M . s was next offered ; great credit was due to them for the manner in which they had assisted the W . M . They had always been able and willing to do any duty . Those who had witnessed their working that day could bnt agree in this . He would call on Bro . Hollis to respond . Bro . Hollis said he was not a P . M . of this Lodge , but he hoped at a future time they would havo a

goodly army of P . M . 's of their own ; he thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions , and assured him his services wonld always be at the command of the Lodge . The W . M . said tho next toast was always proposed and received with good feeling and kindness , it was the health of the Treasurer , Bro . Davis , and tho worthy Secretary , Bro . Berry . These brethren were patterns to tho Order , for the

admirable manner their duties were carried out . The members all felt that their funds were carefully looked after ; for tho Treasurer ' s assistance the thanks of the brethren were due . In reference to Bro . Secretary , he is one to whom special praise may be offered ; ho knows his duties thoroughly , and is always punctual in attendance . Bros . Davis and Berry severally responded to the toast . The W . M . then

proposed the health of the Officers . For so young a Lodgo all were efficient ; thia was due to attendance at the Lodge of Instruction , where they had perfected themselves . The toast was responded to hy the Senior Warden , and then Bro . Dunn J . W . statnd that the Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction waa noAv hold at the Earl Russell , Isledon Road , Seven Sisters' Road , every Wednesday , at

eight p . m . ; Bro . P . Dickinson P . M . 1293 is the Pre .-optor . Bro . Eldridge also responded . The Tyler's tonst was ekon , and every Brother , before leaving , expressed to the W . M . Hanks for having spent so delightful a day . TheW . M ., Bros . Davis , Tibbetts , Richmond , Wright , W . Earl , and Bastable contributed some excellent and humorous songs ; Bro . Grout accompanied on the pianoforte . Among the Visitors were : —Bros . J . T . Rowe P . M . 167 , R . Perkins P . M . 34 ,

H . Follett P . M . 46 , R . W . Wri _ ht P . M . 1298 , J . Wood 1288 , W Stannard 813 , Wilkinson 167 , TY \ C . Maddever W . M . 504 , and H . M Levy P . M . 188 .

York Mark Lodge ( T . I . ) . —This Lodge held its regnlar meeting at York , on Monday evening . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , from England , Bro . T . B . Whytehead I . P . M . occupied the chair , supported by Bros . G . Balmford P . M ., Rev . W . Valentine S . W ., J . Hollins J . W ., Rev . W . C Lukis Chaplain , W . Paley Registrar , J . S . Cumberland M . O ., C . G . Padel S . O ., W . P . Husband as J . O ., M . Millington S . D ., A . T . B . Turner , T . S .

Camidge as Organist , T . Humphries I . G ., Paul Pearson Tyler , and several other brethren . Bro . J . M . Meek W . M . of tho Marquis of Ripon Lodge , Darlington , was advanced to the degree of a M . M . M . Some other business Avas disposed of , and the Lodge was closed , the brethren subsequently meeting at supper , which had been elaborately provided under the superintendence of Bro . T . Humphries Steward .

Union Chapter , No . 414 . —This Chapter held its Convocation on Friday , 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present : —Comp . R . Bradley M . E . Z ., A . Portsmouth H ., W . Parsons J ., J . Weightman E ., Lamb N ., R . Ravenor P . S . ; P . Z . 's Biggs and Dew ; Comps . Bance , Honey , Butler , Bailey , Long ; Hemming Jan . Minutes of last Convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken

for two candidates , one of whom was exalted , as serving Comp ., by dispensation from Grand Superintendent . A sum was unanimously voted for relief of a Comp . in distress . The election of Officers for the ensuing year took place , and resulted as follows : —First chair , Comp . Portsmouth ; second , Comp . Parsons ; third , Comp . Lamb ; Witherington S . E ., Ravenor N ., Brown P . S ., Weightman Treasurer ; after which the Chapter waa closed .

Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , No . 87 . —A meeting was held on 22 nd inst ., at the White Hart , College . street , Lambeth . Present—Bros . W . Wattorton W . M ., Brown S . W ., Skewing J . W ., Isaac Treas ., J . G . Bond Hon . Sec , De Solla S . D ., Taylor J . D ., Watson Tyler ; Bros . Stuart , Chalkley , Davis , Ball . The Lodge was opened in due form . Ceremony of initiation worked , Bro . Chalkley candidate . First and second sections worked . It Avas proposed , seconded and carried , that the S . W . be W . M . next Thursday evening .

MR . AND MRS . GERMAN REED ' S ENTERTAINMENT . — " Grimstone Grange" is announced to be withdrawn after Monday next , to give place to a new first part , on Tuesday , 27 th May , entitled , " £ 100 Reward , " written by Arthur Law , the mnsic by Corney Grain . " Our Calico Ball , " Mr . Corney Grain ' s Musical Sketch , will for a short time retain its place in the programme , and the favourite Musical Proverb , " Charity begins at home , " will conclude the Entertainment .

The Royal Albert Orphan Asylum.

THE ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM .

WE have often had occasion to allude to the many and great claims whioh thia invaluable Institution has upon the sympathies and consideration of the benevolent ; the economy and excellence of the management have frequently brought the Institutioii-into favourable comparison with many other equally deserving Charities . It is with profound regret , therefore , we hear that , in

spite of the rigid care which has been exercised in the supervision of the interior economy of the Asylum , the promoters feel themselves compelled to make such changes in their London office as will necessitate tho retirement of Bro . William Worrell , who has discharged tho duties of the Secretaryship with snch zeal and fidelity as to earn for him the highest expressions of approbation from all

connected with tho establishment . It is not , of coarse , onr province to dictate to the executive , or to ask them the old question , " Wh y not let well alone ? " But it occurs to us that if financial pressure has overtaken the Institution , there is all tho more need for retaining such workers as everybody knows Bro . Worrell to be . Ho has proved himself a most energetic , persevering man , and we have always been

given to understand that it was greatly to his discreet and excellent workino- the success of the Asylum is due . We trust that in making these proposed changes the executive are not committing an error which they may hereafter regret ; at the same time we rejoice to see that in adopting these measures the Committee are profuse in their

expressions of appreciation and good wishes towards a gentleman who has laboured so wisely and well for them dnring the past five years , and we join with them in their desire that he may speedily obtain another sphere of usefulness , for which his ability and experionce fit him in no ordinary degree .

The late lamented Bro . William Watson , formerly of tho Freemasons' Tavern , Avho died on the 20 th inst ., will be buried at three o ' clock on Monday next , at Great Oornard Church , Sudbury , Norfolk .

The Earl of Rosslyn , H . M . ' s Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of tho Church of Scotland , reached Edinburgh from London on Tuesday , and proceeded to Holyrood Palace . He Avas accompanied by

the Countess of Rosslyn , Lord and Lady Ribblesdale , the Hon . Miss Maynard , and Mrs . Farquhar . In the evening his Lordship presided at a dinner held in the Freemasons' Hall by the Supreme Council of the 33 rd degree of Freemasonry .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

BOYAL ITALIAN OPEBA , COA 7 ENT GABDEN .-This Evening , and Thursday , LESJAMANTS DE VERONE . On Monday , FRADIAVOLO . On Tuesday , UN BALLO IN MASCHERA . On Wednesday , LA TRAVIATA . On Friday , LE PROPHETE . At 8 . 30 each evening . HEB MAJESTY'S THEATBE . —This Evening :, ROBERT LE DIABLE . On Monday , LA SONNAMBULA , On Tuesday , FAUST . At 8 . 30 each evening . GLOBE . —At 7 . 15 , DON QUIXOTE JUNIOR . At 8 . 5 , LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE .

HAYMABKET .-At'S , THE CRISIS , At 10 . 10 NILSSON OR NOTHING . STBABTD .-At 7 . 15 , RUTH'S ROMANCE . At 8 . 0 , MADAME FAVART . GAIETY .-At 7 . 10 , A PAIR OF THEM . At 7 . 30 , BOULOGNE . At 9 . 30 . . PRETTY ESMERALDA . ATAUDEVILLE .-At 7 . 30 , ONCE AGAIN . At 8 . 0 , THB GIRLS , and A HIGHLAND FLING .

PBINCE OP WALES'S .-At 8 . 0 , CASTE . ADELPHI .-At 7 . 0 , A KISS IN THE DARK . At 7 . 30 , WHO SPEAKS FIRST . At 8 . 0 , SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL or THE HUNCHBACK . PEINCESS'S .-At 7 . 0 , FAMILY JARS . At 7 . 15 , IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND . Last Night . OLYMPIC . — At 7 . 45 , A CUP OF TEA . At 8 . 30 , 3 IARRIED , NOT MATED .

LYCEUM .-At 7 . 30 , BOOK III . CHAP . I . At 8 . 15 , LADY OF LYONS . COTTBT . —At 7 . 45 , COUSIN DICK . At 8 . 15 , THE LADIES' BATTLE , & c . OPEBA COMIQUE . —At 7 . 15 , CUPS AND SAUCERS . At 8 . 30 H . M . S . PINAFORE , & c . POLLY . —The LOVE CHASE , & c . BOYALTY .-At 7 . 20 , FARCE . At 8 . 0 , A AVILL WITH A VENGEANCE , At 0 . 0 , CRUTCH AND TOOTHPICK . CBITEBION . —At 7 . 30 , MEG'S DIVERSION . At 9 . 0 . TRUTH .

IMPEBIAL . —At 7 . 40 , SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER . At 10 , LADY LYONS . ALHAMBBA .-At 8 . 20 , VENICE , & c . OBYSTAL PAiACE . —This day . GREAT FLOWER SHOW . PROME

NADE CONCERT , Ac . Open daily . Aquarium , Dr . Carver , & c . ALEXAWDBA PALACE . — This day , CONCERT , PURITAN'S DAUGHTER , Open daily . EGYPTIAN ( LABGE HALL ) . —MASKELYNE AND COOKE . Every Evening at 8 . Tuesdays , Thursdays , and Saturdays , at 3 and 8 .

BOYAL POLYTECHNIC . —METEMPSYCHOSIS . THE FAIRY DELL . THB ELECTRIC LIGHT ; GAS , what it does and can do . THE STEAM ENGINE . THE ZULU WAR . VOYAGES IN THE AIR , and THE WONDERS OF MODERN SCIENCE . STOKES ON MEMORY . LEOTARD the Automaton . Diver , Diving Bella , & c—Admission ls ; Open at 12 and 7 . Carriages At 5 and 10 ,