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There was a capital attendance of members , and the following visitora were also present : Bros . Evans Jackson J . W . 2231 , C . H . Truby S . D . 992 , H . G . Davies 1076 , and Wm . Booth 2144 . Biro . Georgo Franklyn was raised to the sublime degree by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . J . S . Whitley S . W ., who presented and explained the working tools to the candidate .

At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were enlivened by songs and sketches rendered by Bros . J . H . Marsh P . M . Provincial S . G . D ., John Bowers P . M . P . P . G . P . Org ., G . A . Myers P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., John Goodwin , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , and others . The W . M . proposed the health of the Provincial Officers , making special mention of Bro . J . Hardwicke Marsh , who had recently gained Provincial recognition , to which Bro . Marsh made a suitable reply .

The health of the candidate , which was also proposed by the W . M ., was duly responded to by Bro . Franklyn . Bro . Whitley S . W . introduced the toast of the Past Masters in a very neat speech . He said they had a splendid array of installed Masters ,, and the Lodge owed its present successful position to their efforts , for they were ever ready and willing to render assistance . Other toasts followed .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

All books , & c , intended for review should be addressed to the Editor , Freemason ' s Chronicle . New Barnet .

MASONIC REPRINTS AND HISTORICAL REVELATIONS . NO one has a better opportunity than our Bro . Heury Sadler Grand Tyler and Sub-Librarian of the Grand Lodge of England of bringing to light obscure facts and incidents in connection with our Order ; and we may congratulate him upon rescuing from oblivion , and placing before the Brethren , many interesting matters which otherwise might have remained unnoticed . Bro . Sadler's latest book deals principally with " Early Irish

Freemasonry , " and the probability of Dean Jonathan Swift's connection with the Craft , together with his ( Swift ' s ) defence of tho Craft against tho Spurious Rituals then ( 1725 ) current in London ' . A specimen of this is given in the original type , or pagination as Bro . Sadler terms it , of a " Letter from the Grand Mistress of Female Freemasons" which is a highly diverting travesty upon the various Spurious Rituals published about that period .

; Another . original " pagination " is " A Defence of Free-Masonry published in London , 1765 , of which there are only a few oopies in existence , together with a collection of ancient " Masons Odes and Songs . " The book also contains ati elaborate " Defenco of r , awrence Dermott , and the Antieuts , " controverting the opinious of the late Bro . Jacob Norton , an esteemed contributor to the FRKKMASON ' ( . ' HIIONICLE ; and the iin . ro , \ s nf Lo-lees now

in . existbiicp which wore originally f Hi'ide 1 by Irish . \/; is » ns in England . The whole book is ' int isoly intere . ting . and will afFor . l I tod for refl ction to thoughtful and speculative Masons . It . is prefaced bv a scholarly introductory chapter 'by Dr . VV . J . Ohetwodc Cnwlev Past Smiior- Grand Deacon of Ireland , which will amply reward attentive perusal . The book is published by Bro . Kenning , of Great Queen Street , W . O ., and will iorm a valuable addition to every Lodge library .

New Music.

NEW MUSIC .

. ' Aimans-nous . —Valse composed by lYliurici Liooq " ( Aschorberg and Co . ) . A tuneful melody , with a graceful swing . In Play Time . —Morceau de Salon , by Eric Wolf ( Egerton and Co . ) . An easy piano solo , with much to recommend it . As I laye a'thynkynge . —The last lines of Thomas Ingoldsby , set to music by William Alfred Robins ( Egerton and Co . ) . The composer has succeeded in building up a very pleasing melody , well suited to the words he has selected from the famous Ingoldsby Legends .

The Highwayman . —Written by H . A . V . Ransom , composed by Hermann Lohr ( Chappell aud Co . Limited ) . This , the first of a series of oharacter songs , should find favour with those who love a bold and dashing setting . It affords ample scope for effective rendering . Mary . —( "Kind , kind , and gentle is she . " ) . Ballad arranged and adapted by Thomas Richardson ( Paterson and Sons ) . One of the sweetest songs published in recent years . It has already won its way into public favour , and is likely to long remain in the foremost rank .

; In a Garden . — -Written by Albert Samain , English adaptation by Adela Maddispn , composed by Gabriel Faure ( Metzer and Co . Limited ) . A brilliant composition and one which , in the hands of a good pianist , would be a great attraction . Three Spring Songs . —Words by Harold Boulton , music by Edward German ( J . B . Cramer and Co ., Limited ) . A trio of fino compositions whioh provide excellent facilities for effective execution .

Pillowland . —A set of songs for children , written and composed by Clifton Bingham ( Joseph Williams ) . A line collection of easy pieces for the young folks , some-well known juvenile favourites being selected . Ever and Alvvay . —Words by Clifton Bingham , composed by Shiel Dawson ( Patey and Willis ) . A very prettv setting to some pleasing words ; a song which is sure to win its way in public favour .

The Soudan Expedition , or the fallof Khartoum . A grand descriptive battle march founded on operatic airs , and composed by Jules Lorraine ( Orpheus Music Publishing Co . ) . A fine arrangement commemorating some of the chief events of the recent campaign , and introducing the more popular airs of the march—the famous " Cock of the North " coming in for a share of the honours .

When the daylight fades .-Song by Beatrice Ada Gurr , music by Frederick Bevan ( Boosey and Co . ) . A very pretty piece , and one that is likely to win its Way into popular favour . Idle words . —Song by Frederic E . Weatherly , music by Stephen Adams ( Boosoy and Co . ) . We were very pleased when first playing this through , and it may truly be said to improve on acquaintance , If affords ample scope for skilful manipulation , and well sustains the reputation of its authors .

New Music.

'Twas in a Land . —A Frenoh song by Ch . Fuster , with English version by R . H . Elkin , music by C . Chaminade ( Enoch and Sons ) . A good tune with an unmistakable French ring about the setting , which gives it a special interest . The Maid of Malabar . —Words byF . E . Weatherly , music by Stephen

Adams ( Boosey and Co . ) . A good tuneful melody , always well received , and fully deserving the popularity it has already won . Likely to be a lasting favourite , as affording plenty of scope for effect . Just for once . Words by Ernest Pertwee , music by Sybil Palliser ( E Ascherberg and Co . ) . A pretty little song ; well suited for voices of moderate compass .

Sonnet by Mowbray Marras , from the French of Felix Arvers , music by F . Paolo Tosti ( G . Ricordi and Co . ) . This famous composor has hero given us another pleasing tune , for which we predict long popularity . St . Cecilia . A collection of part-songs for treble voices ( Joseph Williams ) . Tho fact that an eighth series , of twenty-four numbers each , is well advanced , speaks for the popularity of this part-song collection , which is selected and produced in the excellent style for which the publisher haa long been famous .

Only One Object.

ONLY ONE OBJECT .

A MEMBER should have only one object in view in all his doings in connection with his Lodge , and that for the good of his Lodge and the Craft at large . His own personal preferments , his own personal ambition , should sink below the surface of the general good . He should not set up his pet notion against the opinions of others , many , perhaps , better qualified to

judge of what is best than he himself is . Lodges are suffering to-day from lack of appreciation by the members of their proper position in relation to the Fraternity . The member is only one of thousands , and the interests of the thousands are pararpout over

those of the individual . If each had only this one object m view , the success in every way of the Lodge , there would be much greater results than with persistent personal ambitions . —* ' N . 1 Dispatch . "

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The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Covent Garden .- —Friday 2 nd Dec , Fancy Dress Ball . Drury Lane . —7-45 , The Great Ruby . Matinee , Monday " , Wednesday , Thursday , and Saturday , 1-45 . Lyceum . —Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday , Hamlet . Other days Macbeth . Her Majesty ' s—8 , The Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , Hay market . —8-30 , The Manoeuvres of Jane . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Adelphi . —8 , The Gipsy Earl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 .

Criterion . —8 ' 40 , The Jest . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Daly ' s . —8-15 , A Greek Slave . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Savoy . —8-20 , The Sorcerer , and Trial by Jury . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Prince of Wales ' s . —8-15 , The Royal Star . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Gaiety . —8-15 , A Runaway Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Strand . —8 ' 20 , Jerry and a Sunbeam . 9 , What happened to Jones . Matinee ,

Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Vaudeville . —On 1 st Decembee , 8 , A bad penny . 9 , On and Off . St . James's . —8-30 , The Elder Miss Blossom . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 230 . / ....-, ' Court . —On 3 rd December , Cupboard Love . Globe . —8 , The Three Musketeers . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , ¦

2-30 . ' Avenue . —8 , Constancy . 8 ' 30 , Lord and Lady Algy . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Garrick . —8-15 , Mr . versus Mrs . 9 . Brother Officers . Matinle , Saturday , 3 . Shaftesbury . —8 , Tho Belle of New York . Matinee , Wednesday : and Saturday , 2 . Terry ' s . —On 3 rd December , The Brixton Burglaiy . Lyric—8-15 , Little Miss Nobody . Matinee , Thursday and Saturday , 2-30 .

Duke of Yor . k s . —8 , Red Roses . 8-45 . The Adventure of Lady Ursula Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Grand . —Next week , Tommy Dodd . Parkhurst . —Next week , The Prisoner of Zenda . Queen's Opera House , Crouch End . —Next Week , Trelawny of tho Wells . Alexandra . —Next week , John Hare and Garrick Theatre Co . Dalston . —Next week , In the Ranks .

Alhambra . —8 , Variety Entertainment . La Belle Otoro . Jack ^ Ashore , & o Empire . —7-50 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Alaska ,. & c :-. Palace . —7 ' 45 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograpb , & a . . London Pavilion . —8 , Variety Entertainment . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦' . " ' : \ :- ; Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Royal . —7 ' 30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2 ' 30 ' al ' KoV . ; , : ¦ .:: •;. ¦ ¦ '•/ ' Egyotian Hall —3 and 8 , M >\ J . N . Masbelync ' s entertainment , ., ; -.. •, ; ., ; Crystal Pal ? . ce . —Varied attractions daily .