Reports Of Meetings.

G . H . Silverwood S . D ., Mrs . Silverwood , Bro . R . Matthews , Miss Matthews , Bro . 3 . Weymouth J . W ., Bro . 0 . Asplin J . D ., Bro . F . Dorman , Misses Dorman , Bro . F . W . Robertson , Mrs . Robertson , Miss Teasdel , Bro . 0 . Westwood I . P . M . P . G . A . D . C ., Miss Westwood , Bro . S . A . Capron , Bro . J . F . Horncastle , Miss Horncastle , Misses Sackett , Bro . H . Fletcher , Bro . White , Miss Cunningham , Miss Brcllock . Bro . F . Watson ' s string band attended from Gravesend , and a thoroughly happy and pleasant evening was spent .

URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., Bro . George Griffith Mends W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot , which was successful , was taken for Mr . George Henry Barker , Station Master , Golborne , Newton-le-Willows , who was afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of

Freemasonry by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . J . Ormrod S . W . and J . S . Whitley J . W ., the former presenting and explaining the working tools , and the latter delivering the antient charge . This was followed by the passing to the degree of F . C of Bro . Issac Renshaw , the ceremony being undertaken by Bro . John Walton jun . P . M . The S . W . also presented the working tools of this degree . Bro . E . L . Littler P . M P . P . G . P . Treasurer , gave notice of motion to the following effect : — " That five guineas be given from the funds of the Lodge to the Indian Famine Relief Fund . " At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were

p leasantly relieved by songs , recitations , & c , rendered by Bros . Hedley Jones S . D ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , and Chris . E . Rowley 645 . A very high tribute of praise was accorded to Bro . Whitley J . W ., by members and visitors alike , for the very finished manner in which he delivered the antient charge to the candidate .

Besides those mentioned above , we noticed that the following were also present , viz ., Bros . George R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . T . Secretary , Arthur Hawkins J . D ., W . H . Ashworth I . G ., Past Masters J . Bowers Organist , Walter Bowers , J . H . Marsh , John Walton sen ., T . W . Bone , R . Swindells , and others .

Visitors : —Bros . Fred Batty P . M . 2231 P . G . S . B ., Archie Wilson P . M . Secretary 633 , J . Garside P . M . 317 , W . A . Wood 1283 , J . Dugdale 2259 , W . J . Tippett 2373 , and Arthur Sutclifie 2449 .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . PROBABLY to the fact of this being the penultimate meeting of the present financial year must be ascribed the extraordinary large attendance of members and visitors which took place on Thursday , llth inst ., at the Palatine Hotel , Manchester . Four ceremonies were due , but one of the candidates did not put in an appearance .

Bro . George Walton was duly passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . W . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., the working tools being presented by Bro . C J . Hall S . W ., and on this occasion , by special request , Bro . Hall explained them by the long method . Following this , Bros . Wm . Simpson , and W . Greenhalgh were raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the former by Bro . Wm . Boden P . M ., and the latter by Bro . T . T . Hardicker W . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . S . Mamelok P . M . The election of Officers then took place , with the result that Bro . C J . Hall S . W . was unanimously chosen W . M .-elect , whilst Bro . Wm . Boden

P . M . was elected Charity Representative for the ensuing year . At the festive board which followed , many of the Brethren were laid under contribution for songs , & c , notably Bros . S . Kew , J . Robinson P . M . 1219 , W . E . Hands J . D . 1134 , Hesketh "Meade 2464 , and Clement Smith P . M . of a South African Lodge . The various toasts were in the capable hands of Bros . Hardicker W . M ., Wm . Boden P . M ., G . J . Hall S . W ., Robt . Meggitt J . W ., J . Whittle D . C , and R . H . Whatham .

MANCHESTER LODGE , No . 2554 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . Thomas Plumpton W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes a ballot , which was successful , was taken for Bro . John Jordan , Trafford Lodge , No . 1496 , who was desirous of becoming a joining member . Following this was the ceremony of raising Bro . W . H . Ashworth to the sublime degree of M . M ., which was undertaken by Bro . C . D . Chettham P . M . 993 Prov . J . G . W ., and rendered so successfully that he was afterwards very highly complimented upon his work .

At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were varied by songs , recitations , & c , a very pleasant evening being spent . Among other visitors we noticed the presence of Bros . H . Walmsley P . M .-317 P . G . A . D . C , Buckley Carr P . M . 1161 P . P . G . D . C , and Samuel Moore P . M 992 .

WE briefly referred last week to a new wine brought out by Brother Terry , of Wandsworth , under the name of VINCOTER , which , in the opinion of an expert iu such matters , is destined to bu popular and found at every first class bar . The main aim of VINCOTER is to afford relief to the large army of dyspeptic martyrs who daily suffer from that wearying complaint , and it is asserted tlie preparation is considerably better , brighter , clearer more nutritious and in eveiy way superior to other Cocoa Wines before the

public , while it is recommended in place of sherry and bitters , or gin and bitters , as a " bracer" and magnificent "pick-me-up . * ' As we said last week it is recommended by no less an authority than Bro . Dr . P . H . Davis , the eminent Analytical Chemist , while it has also been favourably reported on by Bro . Dr . Goodfeliow , Ph D ., Director of the Bow and Bromley Institute Laboratory , London ; as also by Professor NickelsF . I . C The Vincoter

, Company ( whose address is Wandsworth Common , S . W . ) claim for their preparation that it is free from added spirit and tannin , that it may be taken in plain or aerated water , and that it is an entirely new preparation , differing from any present day preparations . As a powerful aid to digestion and a splendid nerve stimulant it should have a rapid rise to popularity , and we trust such may prove to be its fate .

MASTER Mason , age 24 , desirous of going abroad , is open to accept any situation , hi g hest references . —I . c / o Editor , FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , "New Burnet .

Ad01202

EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . The SAFEST and most EFFECTUAL CURE for GOUT , RHEUMATISM , and all PAIN'S in the HEAD FACE , and LIMBS . The first two Pills took the pain away . 1 'H ADE'S PILLS . 2 College Park Villas , Kensal Green , London , W , Li May 1891 . EADE'S PILLS . Dear Sir , —I feel it my duty to tell you I had Rheumatic Gout twice , and had to stop at home for three EADE'S PILLS , weeks . I cannot describe the pain I suffered . I read your advertisement , and looked upon it as all others . A brother gentleman said , "Try them . " I did so . THE FIRST TWO PILLS TOOK THE PAIN AWAY GOUT In a few hours , and £ was able to resume my work . No one need be frightened to take them . I have KHEUMATISM . recommended them to all whom I have heard complaining of Rheumatism , Gout , Lumbago , Neuralgia , GOUT . & c . I hope no one will doubt my statement . Yours sincerely , RHEUMATISM . JAS . PETTELGALL . MB . G . BADE . EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS ARE PREPARED ONLY BY GEORGE EADE , 72 GOSWELL ROAD , LONDON , And sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors , IN BOTTLES , at ls l ^ d and 2 s 9 d each .

Ad01203

The Freemasons Chronicle . A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence . Published every Saturday , Price 3 d . — : o : — THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct from the Office , Fleet Works , Bulwer Road , New Barnet , on receipt of remittance for the amount . The Terms of Subscription ( payable in advance ) are—Twelve Months , post free ... ... £ 0 13 6 Postal Orders to be made payable to W . W . MORGAN , at the New Barnet Office . Cheques crossed " London and South Western Bank . " Scale of Charges for Advertisements . Page ... ... ... ... £ 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths , ls per line . General Advertisements , Trade Announcements , & c , narrow columns , 5 s . per inch . News column Advertisements ls per line . Special terms for a series of insertions or special positions on application .

The Theatres, &C.

The Theatres , & c .

Drury Lane . —7 * 30 , Aladdin . Monday , Wednesday , Thursday , and Saturday , 1-30 also . Lyceum . —8 , Richard III . Haymarket . —8 * 30 , Under the Red Robe . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . St . James ' s . —8 , As you like it . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 . Savoy . —8 * 15 , His Majesty . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Daly ' s . —8 * 15 , The Geisha ; A story of a Tea House . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Vaudeville . —8 * 15 , Round a Tree . 9 , A Night out . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Prince of Wales's . —8 * 15 , La Poupee . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Other afternoons , at 2-45 , A Pierrot ' s Life , & c . Gaiety . —8 , The Circus Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Adelphi . —7 * 45 , All that glitters is not gold . 9 , Black Ey'd Susan . Strand . —815 , My Aunt ' s advice . 9 , The Prodigal Father . Matinee ,

Wednesday and Saturday , 3 . Duke of York's . —8 , The Gay Parisienne . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Terry ' s . —8-15 , Delicate Ground . 9 , The Eider-down Quilt . Matinee Saturday , 2 * 30 . Lyric . —8 * 15 The daughters of Babylon . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday . Criterion . —8 * 30 , Rosemary . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Court . —8 * 15 , A bit of old Chelsea . 9 , Sweet Nancy . Matinee , Saturday , 3 .

Avenue . —8-30 , Nelson s Enchantress . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Globe . —8 , The Confederates . 8 * 45 , The Mac Haggis . Matinee , Saturday , 2-45 . Garrick . —8 . 15 , The man in the street . 9 , My friend the Prince . Matinee , Saturday , 2 30 . Princess ' s . —8 , Two little Vagabonds . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday . Grand . —7 * 25 , Cinderella . Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday , 1-25 also . Parkhurst . —Next week , at 8 , The Idler .

Alhambra . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment . 8 , Rip Van Winkle . The Animatographe . 10-25 , The Tzigane . Empire . —7 * 40 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Divertissement , & e Palace . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment , Tableaux Vivants , & c . Royal . —7 * 30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 . Egyptian Hall . —3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Wulfi's Circus , & c , Royal Aquarium . —Open , 10 a . m , close , 11 * 30 p . m . Constant Amusement . Tivoli . —7 * 30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2 30 also ,