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King Harold Lodge, No. 1327.
KING HAROLD LODGE , No . 1327 .
THE Installation Meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at ye olde Fovre Swannes Hostelrie , Waltham Cross , on Thursday , the 18 th inst . The attendance was numerous ( more than sixty being present ) , including the W . M . Bro . W . A . Sproat P . P . G . S ., Bros . W . A . Rogers P . P . G . D . P . M ., Jno . Noyes P . P . G . P . P . M ., Wm . Lewis Prov . G . Purst . I . P . M ., W . Gilbert P . P . G . W . P . M ., J . Robinson P . P . G . W . P . M ., J . Knight P . P . G . S . Wks . P . M ., S . Jacobs P . P . G . P . P . M ., J . Tydeman P . M . and P . P . G . P . Essex , J . Fisher P . P . G . S . B . P . M .,
Geo . Holds worth W . M . Elect S . W ., F . M . Bilby J . W ., E . West P . P . G . S . D . P . M . and Treasurer , T . Reilly P . P . G . P . P . M . and Secretary , P . L . Blaokmore J . D ., W . Edwards I . G ., A . G . Young O . G ., R . Middlehurst S ., J . Howlett A . S ., B . J . Watkins , Chas . W . Ford , E . G . Piatt , D . J . Wbitte , H . Ramsden , Hy . Trask , G . H . Burgam , W . Mylam , J . Priddle , H . Peacock , W . Metcalf , G . S . Metcalf , W . H . Bickel , J . Crockett , J . Mark , J . H . Maxfield , C . Broadbury , D . Medcalf , Herbert E . Smith , Thos . Welsh , B . Goodale , R . Stables ,
W . Bull , A . Robin , Chas . Phipps , J . Maycook , C . W . Wiggs , Jas . Shuter , W . P . Aldridge . Visitors : —Bros . George Wyatt Oriental Lodge , Jas . Long Lodge No . 1445 , Jas . Gaskell P . M . 1076 , W . Medcalf United Grand Lodge , W . J . Bassett W . M . 212 , J . Truman 1549 , Geo . Sargeant 1987 , H . W . Stanley 1472 , W . J . Musto P . M .
1349 , Jno . Dicks 1437 , W . G . Bailey 1276 , Wm . Mavor 1309 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were eloquently performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . A . Sproat P . P . G . S .
The W . M . Eleot Bro . George Holdaworth having been obligated in the usual form by Bro . W . A . Sproat , the ceremony of installing him into the chair of K . S . was very ably performed by Bro . J . Robinson P . G . J . W . Afterwards the W . M . invested hia Officers in the
following order : —Bro . W . A . Sproat I . P . M ., F . M . Bilby S . W ., P . L . Blackmore J . W ., Edward West Treasurer , T . Reilly Seoretary , W . Edwards S . D ., J . Howlett J . D ., W . Gilbert D . C , D . Medcalf Organist , R . Middlehurst I . G ... W . Bickel S ., W . Metcalf A . S ., A . G . Young Tyler . The charges to the Officers and brethren were
most impressively rendered by the immediate Past Master Bro . Sproat . After which the Worshipful Master Bro . George Holdaworth addressed the meeting , and on behalf of the Lodge presented Bro . Sproat with a very handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the eminent services rendered by him during
his year of office , which has been one of the most successful in the experience of this Lodge , both financially and in the unanimity prevailing amongst its members . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , the ballot to be taken at the next meeting . After some other business the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned
to the gardens of the establishment for a short time , and later on re-assembled in the banquet room , where a most excellent repast awaited them . The tables were beautifully decorated , the various courses were of the choicest , the dessert magnificent , and the wines excellent . The whole of the arrangements reflected great credit on
the worthy host , Bro . J . Tydeman , and his staff . The various Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed , drank and responded to . That of the Worshipful Master Bro . Geo . Holdsworth was acknowledged by him in suitable terms . He thanked the brethren most sincerely for the confidence shown in electing him to the proud position of Master
of the King Harold Lodge ; it had prospered in the past year , and with the kind assistance of his Past Masters and Officers he trusted that the success of the Lodge would continue . They all had reason to be proud of their Lodge ; it was the largest in the Province of Herts , it contributed more than any other to the funds of Provincial
Grand'Lodge , and was foremost in help to the Masonic Charities . He hardly knew how to thank them sufficiently for the kind way in which his health had been proposed , and the hearty way in which all had responded to it . In replying to the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . W . A . Sproat expressed thanks for the kindness shown him by the
Officers and every member during his year ; it had been a gloriously happy and prosperous one . He thanked them again for the handsome presentation jewel , and for drinking his health in the hearty manner they had . He hoped they would all rally round their new Master Bro . Holdsworth , and support him well during the next year .
Bro . Gilbert responded on behalf of tho Past Masters . He congratulated the W . M . upon his elevation to the chair , and thanked him on behalf of all the Past Masters for the kind expressions used in reference to them , and on their behalf promised whatever support they could afford . To the toast of the Visitors . Bros . W . J . Bassett
212 , W . J . Musto P . M . 1349 , J . Long 1445 , and Bro . Dr . Mavor responded . Bro . Mavor remarked that the hospitality afforded the Visitors was so hearty and everything so good at the King Harold Lodge that he enjoyed himself so well that if again iuvited he would assuredly endeavour to attend . He felt assured all the Visitors had
thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The health of the initiate was responded to by Bro . W . P . Aldridge , who thanked the W . M . and brethren for admitting him a member of such a noble Order . His knowledge of Masonry was but little at present ; he had , however ,
formed a favourable opinion of its principles , and his first endeavours would be to become a worthy and good Mason . Several brethren added to tbe enjoyment of the evening by some excellent singing . This very satisfactory meeting was brought to a close .
Creaton Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 1791 . —On Thursday , 18 th inst ., at tho Wheat Sheaf , Goldhawk Road , W . Present : — Bros . E . Child P . M . W . M ., G . Higginsou S . W ., T . Wood J . W ., W . H . Chalfont P . M . Secretary , Chas Coombs S . D ., Jennings J . D .,
Cotton I . G ., John Davies Preceptor ; Past Masters Bros . J . Ion Cantle , Sims , Cochrane ; also Bros . Larter , Chatwin , Wright , Gilbert , Alfred Mann , Craggs , P . J . Davies , Johnston , L . Cox . Aftor preliminaries , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chatwin
candidate . Lodge opened and closed in second degree . The fourth , fifth and sixth sections of the first lecture were worked by Bro . Jno . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Higginsou was elected W . M . * ° r next meeting , and Bro . A . J . Mann a member . Lodge was nlosefl in nsnnl form .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Standard . —Once again Mr . Richard Douglass takes Bishopsgate and the surrounding neighbourhood by storm . Last year every playgoer was talking about the Henley regatta tableau at the Standard ; now all will be speaking admiringly of the lifeboat scene , which is most interesting and realistic . Still , notwithstanding this great
effect , we are afraid " The Royal Mail " will prove too weak and commonplace to repay the management for the great trouble they have been put to in staging the piece . Tbe drama is in a prologue and three acts , and is written by the authors of " A Dark Secret " and " Daybreak . " The period is described as the Burmese War , and
the prologue opens at a besieged fort on the banks of the Irrawaddy . This enables Mr . R . Douglass to give us one of those realistio pictures for which the Standard is noted . The people in the garrison have built a raft , and try to escape down the river . They are attaoked by tbe enemy , but a relief party arrives in time to save them . Thia
picture would do credit to any West-end house . Later on we have a Royal Mail cart robbed , an attempt to poison the heroine , and then comes the great scene of the play—A Wreck off Mumbles Head , with a real lifeboat , built by Messrs . Wolfe and Sons , returning from the rescue . From this it will easily be seen that the piece does not lack
excitement , but then excitement will not " make" a pieoe . The support is hardly as good as usual at this house , if we accept Miss Amy Steinberg , who is always a good and sincere heroine . Mr . Richard Hunter is certainly a fair doctor , while Mr . Richard Purdon is amusing as a comical scoundrel ; but Mr . G . W . Cookburn lacks
force as the villain . Messrs . Hugh Marston , George Byrne , Charles Marklew , Stanley Pringle , the Misses Marie St . John , Stella Leigh , and Kate Leslie are the other principals . Every one sbonld pay a visit to tbe Standard , if only to see the two latest stage pictures by Mr . Richard Douglass , to whom all praise is due .
Avenue . —If any there be who are in doubt as to the horse being a noble and intelligent animal , the opportunity just now is offered of witnessing one of the cleverest—we may say the cleverest—troupe of horses ever seen in England . If scepticism should still assert itself , we think the individuals concerned must iudeed be very hard
to convince . The troupe of horses now under notice is that exhibited by Professor E . K . Crooker . From this gentleman we learn that his troupe understand over 500 different commands , comprising a vocabulary of over 2 , 000 words . They know their own names , as also those of their companions . That they understand what is said
to them is evident , for the Professor never seems to fail in conveying his meaning . Among the cleverest feats performed by these equine wonders , we may mention their military drill . Here twelve horses march and counter march in twos and fours with the greatest precision . One horse there is that can distinguish colours , and if
told to pick out a certain handkerchief from among others , does so without the slightest mistake . The Professor has also a horse that can sit without first lying down , while one of the funniest things is the great court scene , with judge , jury , lawyers , and prisoner , represented by horses . The programme eonoludes with a battle , and here
the horses discharge mortars and cannon , and in the end fire the enemy ' s forts . As remarked on the programme "it must be seen to be understood , let alone appreciated . " Tbe above is only a few of the tricks Professor Crocker ' s puts his troupe of horses through , we do not however wish it to be understood because we have only
mentioned a few that the other tricks are not worth seeing . Far from it , they are all considerably above the average , and reflect the greatest credit on the teacher , who must be possessed of an except tional amount of patience . That the exhibition will prove a success
we feel assured , but if a few variety artistes were introduced during the waits—whioh occupy half an hour in a two hours' entertainment , —the publio would be more inclined to pay the charge for admission , viz .: the West End Theatre scale .
Covent Garden . —The present season of Promenade Concerts is proving quite as successful as the previous ones . Mr . Freeman Thomas has had the house decorated with fairy lamps , which have a very pretty effect . On Tuesday last there was a good house , while the singing and instrumental numbers were quite up to the old form .
Mr . A . Gwyllym Crowe conducted the orchestra through several pieces . These were all rendered in perfect style , one or two items having to be repeated . Madame Rose Hersee made her first appearance here this season , and was in splendid voice . She rendered in perfect style " Nobil Signor " and " I dreamt that I dwelt . "
Madame Enriquez gave " Rose , softly blooming , and for an encore , "For Ever and For Ever . " Later in the evening she gave "Angus Maodonald . " Mr . Honry Pieroy received an encore for " The Soldier ' s Grave , " when he sang " Tom Bowling . " This gentleman was also encored for his rendering of " The Death of Nelson . " One
of the most enjoyable items on the programme was Mr . Crowe's latest vocal waltz , " Gypsies . " The composer has written a bright and pretty tune , aud one that wo feel sure will become as popular as his previous efforts . Mr . Stedman's excellent choir of boys and girls are once more engaged , and acquit themselves admirably . The
perfect tune they keep helps to send the work along in merry style . These young performers keep up the reputation Mr . S ted man has so justly earned ; thia he ia certainly entitled to . It is needless to say
that an encore was demanded and granted . Mr . Howard Reynolds ' s cornet sulo , " Tho Lost Chord , " was given ia thia gentleman ' s almost unapproachable style , while Mr . Jnliau Egerton's clarionet solo was equally well received .
The Promenade Concerts at Her Majesty s Theatre have an exceedingly well arranged refreshment department , under the experienced management of Messrs . Spiers and Pond . It is always important at such concerts that the refreshments should be attractive
and of good quality , aud visitors to Her Majesty ' s Theatre seem much to appreciate tbe pleasant fare and cool beverages set before them , and served in the style for which the firm has made a well deserved reputation .
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King Harold Lodge, No. 1327.
KING HAROLD LODGE , No . 1327 .
THE Installation Meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at ye olde Fovre Swannes Hostelrie , Waltham Cross , on Thursday , the 18 th inst . The attendance was numerous ( more than sixty being present ) , including the W . M . Bro . W . A . Sproat P . P . G . S ., Bros . W . A . Rogers P . P . G . D . P . M ., Jno . Noyes P . P . G . P . P . M ., Wm . Lewis Prov . G . Purst . I . P . M ., W . Gilbert P . P . G . W . P . M ., J . Robinson P . P . G . W . P . M ., J . Knight P . P . G . S . Wks . P . M ., S . Jacobs P . P . G . P . P . M ., J . Tydeman P . M . and P . P . G . P . Essex , J . Fisher P . P . G . S . B . P . M .,
Geo . Holds worth W . M . Elect S . W ., F . M . Bilby J . W ., E . West P . P . G . S . D . P . M . and Treasurer , T . Reilly P . P . G . P . P . M . and Secretary , P . L . Blaokmore J . D ., W . Edwards I . G ., A . G . Young O . G ., R . Middlehurst S ., J . Howlett A . S ., B . J . Watkins , Chas . W . Ford , E . G . Piatt , D . J . Wbitte , H . Ramsden , Hy . Trask , G . H . Burgam , W . Mylam , J . Priddle , H . Peacock , W . Metcalf , G . S . Metcalf , W . H . Bickel , J . Crockett , J . Mark , J . H . Maxfield , C . Broadbury , D . Medcalf , Herbert E . Smith , Thos . Welsh , B . Goodale , R . Stables ,
W . Bull , A . Robin , Chas . Phipps , J . Maycook , C . W . Wiggs , Jas . Shuter , W . P . Aldridge . Visitors : —Bros . George Wyatt Oriental Lodge , Jas . Long Lodge No . 1445 , Jas . Gaskell P . M . 1076 , W . Medcalf United Grand Lodge , W . J . Bassett W . M . 212 , J . Truman 1549 , Geo . Sargeant 1987 , H . W . Stanley 1472 , W . J . Musto P . M .
1349 , Jno . Dicks 1437 , W . G . Bailey 1276 , Wm . Mavor 1309 . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were eloquently performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . A . Sproat P . P . G . S .
The W . M . Eleot Bro . George Holdaworth having been obligated in the usual form by Bro . W . A . Sproat , the ceremony of installing him into the chair of K . S . was very ably performed by Bro . J . Robinson P . G . J . W . Afterwards the W . M . invested hia Officers in the
following order : —Bro . W . A . Sproat I . P . M ., F . M . Bilby S . W ., P . L . Blackmore J . W ., Edward West Treasurer , T . Reilly Seoretary , W . Edwards S . D ., J . Howlett J . D ., W . Gilbert D . C , D . Medcalf Organist , R . Middlehurst I . G ... W . Bickel S ., W . Metcalf A . S ., A . G . Young Tyler . The charges to the Officers and brethren were
most impressively rendered by the immediate Past Master Bro . Sproat . After which the Worshipful Master Bro . George Holdaworth addressed the meeting , and on behalf of the Lodge presented Bro . Sproat with a very handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of the eminent services rendered by him during
his year of office , which has been one of the most successful in the experience of this Lodge , both financially and in the unanimity prevailing amongst its members . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , the ballot to be taken at the next meeting . After some other business the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned
to the gardens of the establishment for a short time , and later on re-assembled in the banquet room , where a most excellent repast awaited them . The tables were beautifully decorated , the various courses were of the choicest , the dessert magnificent , and the wines excellent . The whole of the arrangements reflected great credit on
the worthy host , Bro . J . Tydeman , and his staff . The various Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed , drank and responded to . That of the Worshipful Master Bro . Geo . Holdsworth was acknowledged by him in suitable terms . He thanked the brethren most sincerely for the confidence shown in electing him to the proud position of Master
of the King Harold Lodge ; it had prospered in the past year , and with the kind assistance of his Past Masters and Officers he trusted that the success of the Lodge would continue . They all had reason to be proud of their Lodge ; it was the largest in the Province of Herts , it contributed more than any other to the funds of Provincial
Grand'Lodge , and was foremost in help to the Masonic Charities . He hardly knew how to thank them sufficiently for the kind way in which his health had been proposed , and the hearty way in which all had responded to it . In replying to the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . W . A . Sproat expressed thanks for the kindness shown him by the
Officers and every member during his year ; it had been a gloriously happy and prosperous one . He thanked them again for the handsome presentation jewel , and for drinking his health in the hearty manner they had . He hoped they would all rally round their new Master Bro . Holdsworth , and support him well during the next year .
Bro . Gilbert responded on behalf of tho Past Masters . He congratulated the W . M . upon his elevation to the chair , and thanked him on behalf of all the Past Masters for the kind expressions used in reference to them , and on their behalf promised whatever support they could afford . To the toast of the Visitors . Bros . W . J . Bassett
212 , W . J . Musto P . M . 1349 , J . Long 1445 , and Bro . Dr . Mavor responded . Bro . Mavor remarked that the hospitality afforded the Visitors was so hearty and everything so good at the King Harold Lodge that he enjoyed himself so well that if again iuvited he would assuredly endeavour to attend . He felt assured all the Visitors had
thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The health of the initiate was responded to by Bro . W . P . Aldridge , who thanked the W . M . and brethren for admitting him a member of such a noble Order . His knowledge of Masonry was but little at present ; he had , however ,
formed a favourable opinion of its principles , and his first endeavours would be to become a worthy and good Mason . Several brethren added to tbe enjoyment of the evening by some excellent singing . This very satisfactory meeting was brought to a close .
Creaton Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 1791 . —On Thursday , 18 th inst ., at tho Wheat Sheaf , Goldhawk Road , W . Present : — Bros . E . Child P . M . W . M ., G . Higginsou S . W ., T . Wood J . W ., W . H . Chalfont P . M . Secretary , Chas Coombs S . D ., Jennings J . D .,
Cotton I . G ., John Davies Preceptor ; Past Masters Bros . J . Ion Cantle , Sims , Cochrane ; also Bros . Larter , Chatwin , Wright , Gilbert , Alfred Mann , Craggs , P . J . Davies , Johnston , L . Cox . Aftor preliminaries , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chatwin
candidate . Lodge opened and closed in second degree . The fourth , fifth and sixth sections of the first lecture were worked by Bro . Jno . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Higginsou was elected W . M . * ° r next meeting , and Bro . A . J . Mann a member . Lodge was nlosefl in nsnnl form .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Standard . —Once again Mr . Richard Douglass takes Bishopsgate and the surrounding neighbourhood by storm . Last year every playgoer was talking about the Henley regatta tableau at the Standard ; now all will be speaking admiringly of the lifeboat scene , which is most interesting and realistic . Still , notwithstanding this great
effect , we are afraid " The Royal Mail " will prove too weak and commonplace to repay the management for the great trouble they have been put to in staging the piece . Tbe drama is in a prologue and three acts , and is written by the authors of " A Dark Secret " and " Daybreak . " The period is described as the Burmese War , and
the prologue opens at a besieged fort on the banks of the Irrawaddy . This enables Mr . R . Douglass to give us one of those realistio pictures for which the Standard is noted . The people in the garrison have built a raft , and try to escape down the river . They are attaoked by tbe enemy , but a relief party arrives in time to save them . Thia
picture would do credit to any West-end house . Later on we have a Royal Mail cart robbed , an attempt to poison the heroine , and then comes the great scene of the play—A Wreck off Mumbles Head , with a real lifeboat , built by Messrs . Wolfe and Sons , returning from the rescue . From this it will easily be seen that the piece does not lack
excitement , but then excitement will not " make" a pieoe . The support is hardly as good as usual at this house , if we accept Miss Amy Steinberg , who is always a good and sincere heroine . Mr . Richard Hunter is certainly a fair doctor , while Mr . Richard Purdon is amusing as a comical scoundrel ; but Mr . G . W . Cookburn lacks
force as the villain . Messrs . Hugh Marston , George Byrne , Charles Marklew , Stanley Pringle , the Misses Marie St . John , Stella Leigh , and Kate Leslie are the other principals . Every one sbonld pay a visit to tbe Standard , if only to see the two latest stage pictures by Mr . Richard Douglass , to whom all praise is due .
Avenue . —If any there be who are in doubt as to the horse being a noble and intelligent animal , the opportunity just now is offered of witnessing one of the cleverest—we may say the cleverest—troupe of horses ever seen in England . If scepticism should still assert itself , we think the individuals concerned must iudeed be very hard
to convince . The troupe of horses now under notice is that exhibited by Professor E . K . Crooker . From this gentleman we learn that his troupe understand over 500 different commands , comprising a vocabulary of over 2 , 000 words . They know their own names , as also those of their companions . That they understand what is said
to them is evident , for the Professor never seems to fail in conveying his meaning . Among the cleverest feats performed by these equine wonders , we may mention their military drill . Here twelve horses march and counter march in twos and fours with the greatest precision . One horse there is that can distinguish colours , and if
told to pick out a certain handkerchief from among others , does so without the slightest mistake . The Professor has also a horse that can sit without first lying down , while one of the funniest things is the great court scene , with judge , jury , lawyers , and prisoner , represented by horses . The programme eonoludes with a battle , and here
the horses discharge mortars and cannon , and in the end fire the enemy ' s forts . As remarked on the programme "it must be seen to be understood , let alone appreciated . " Tbe above is only a few of the tricks Professor Crocker ' s puts his troupe of horses through , we do not however wish it to be understood because we have only
mentioned a few that the other tricks are not worth seeing . Far from it , they are all considerably above the average , and reflect the greatest credit on the teacher , who must be possessed of an except tional amount of patience . That the exhibition will prove a success
we feel assured , but if a few variety artistes were introduced during the waits—whioh occupy half an hour in a two hours' entertainment , —the publio would be more inclined to pay the charge for admission , viz .: the West End Theatre scale .
Covent Garden . —The present season of Promenade Concerts is proving quite as successful as the previous ones . Mr . Freeman Thomas has had the house decorated with fairy lamps , which have a very pretty effect . On Tuesday last there was a good house , while the singing and instrumental numbers were quite up to the old form .
Mr . A . Gwyllym Crowe conducted the orchestra through several pieces . These were all rendered in perfect style , one or two items having to be repeated . Madame Rose Hersee made her first appearance here this season , and was in splendid voice . She rendered in perfect style " Nobil Signor " and " I dreamt that I dwelt . "
Madame Enriquez gave " Rose , softly blooming , and for an encore , "For Ever and For Ever . " Later in the evening she gave "Angus Maodonald . " Mr . Honry Pieroy received an encore for " The Soldier ' s Grave , " when he sang " Tom Bowling . " This gentleman was also encored for his rendering of " The Death of Nelson . " One
of the most enjoyable items on the programme was Mr . Crowe's latest vocal waltz , " Gypsies . " The composer has written a bright and pretty tune , aud one that wo feel sure will become as popular as his previous efforts . Mr . Stedman's excellent choir of boys and girls are once more engaged , and acquit themselves admirably . The
perfect tune they keep helps to send the work along in merry style . These young performers keep up the reputation Mr . S ted man has so justly earned ; thia he ia certainly entitled to . It is needless to say
that an encore was demanded and granted . Mr . Howard Reynolds ' s cornet sulo , " Tho Lost Chord , " was given ia thia gentleman ' s almost unapproachable style , while Mr . Jnliau Egerton's clarionet solo was equally well received .
The Promenade Concerts at Her Majesty s Theatre have an exceedingly well arranged refreshment department , under the experienced management of Messrs . Spiers and Pond . It is always important at such concerts that the refreshments should be attractive
and of good quality , aud visitors to Her Majesty ' s Theatre seem much to appreciate tbe pleasant fare and cool beverages set before them , and served in the style for which the firm has made a well deserved reputation .