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than to the kindness of the Brethren in the Poor Law Service in making him the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge ; and he felt there were thousands of his Brethren far more worthy of the honour than himself . He looked upon the preferment as equally a great compliment to the Lodges to which he belonged , as it was to himself . He accepted with very great appreciation the kind present of the clothing , from the Brethren , as he was sure it was given because of their personal regard for him . He

could hardly- expect , should his son become a Mason , that he would receive similar Grand honours , but he was sure when the time came for that clothing to be no longer required by himself , his son and the other members of his family would preserve it , side by side with the other handsome present he had received from the Poor Law Officers , little more than a year ago , in recognition of his exertions on behalf of the Service to which he had belonged for thirty years .

The interesting ceremony being ended , the W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bros . B . Ware and W . Frith , who were initiated at the previous meeting , were presented for some further favours . Those Brethren were examined and entrusted , and in due course the degree of Fellow Craft was conferred upon them . It is hardly necessary for us to allude to the way in which the eeremonies were rendered by Bro . Nicholls W . M . Suffice it to say that the working was perfection .

The late Secretary Bro . H . Roberts having been compelled to resign the Lodge , through illneBS , a sympathic resolution was unanimously carried , and ordered to be sent to him on vellum . The Lodge was now closed , and the Brethren retired to well earned refreshment , after which several of the Brethren attended the Hugh Owen Instruction Lodge , which was presided over by Bro . Fred Aries as W . M ., with

W . Reed S . W ., H . Tull J . W ., H . G . Holland P . M . Prec , R . H . Nicholls ( W . M . Mother Lodgo ) Treas ., H . T . Kobelt Sec , J . B . Schrader S . D ., 0 . G . Ridgway J . D ., J . Lamb I . G ., 0 . Drake , R . Brown , H . Ramsbottem , F . Willmott , G . Sutton , A . E . Lee , J . Hunt , and others , with Bros . J . Hodgson 511 , J . Wynman , & c , as Visitors . On account of tha late hour no ceremonies were rehearsed . Bro . W . Reed was elected to act as W . M . for the next meeting .

Bro . Holland Preceptor brought to the notice of the Brethren the Charity Association , giving full details of how they could become Life Subscribers by giving a little amount each week , also explaining the value of the Institutions and their advantages . Bro . Nicholls Treasurer supported the same , specially referring to the advantages of the Benevolent Association , and saying he hoped to have the pleasure of representing the Hugh

Owen Lodge at the next Boys Festival . He had very much pleasure in saying that he had already 260 guineas on his list , but he should like to represent the Lodge with flying colours , and hand over to Bro . McLeod the sum of at least 300 guineas , if not more . The Brethren must remember it was all for charity purposes ; therefore he hoped they would support him with their usual good feeling .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

TERRIERS LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday afternoon , 18 th inst ., at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bro . E . Sinclair W . M ., O . Randall S . W ., A . Cohen J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , C . Riley S . D ., J . Walker J . D ., P . White I . G ., W . Shaw , McLone , J . Stanton , J . Wynman . The W . M . opened the Lodge to the second degree , and intimated his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . J . Stanton offered himself as candidate , and duly answered the questions .

Bro . Sinclair then rehearsed the third ceremony in excellent style , and Bro . Darch gave the charge . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , with Bro . McLone acting as candidate . Bro . Randall was chosen to preside at the ntzt meeting .

Entertainment Notes.

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

Q arrtok . —Miss Annie Russell , America ' s celebrated ingenue , made her first London appearance here , on Thursday night , in a one act play entitled " Dangerfield 95 , " played in front of " Too much Johnson . " Miss Russell has baen starring in the United States under the management of Charles Frohman , and " Dangerfield 95 , " written by Mildred Dowling , was produced two months ago . The story is that a Harvard student , falling into

evil ways , imagines that the demure little girl whom he has loved and won seems tame and insipid to him . She learns of his fondness for livelier companions , and resolves to either save or lose him by a simulation of bad conduct . The quiet little girl has to play a seemingly reckless game of poker , pretend intoxication , dance indecorously , and even to say " damn . " Of course her ruse is successful , and her lover reclaimed .

Strand . —A most amusing farcical comedy , written by Mr . Fenton Mackay , entitled " The J . P ., " has recently been produced at this theatre , and appears likely to have a long run . The J . P . is Mr . Ceasar Montague , who , although doubtless a staid and solemn gentleman at home , is somewhat affected with frivolity when on atrip to Boulogno , where the scene is laid . He comes unexpectedly upon his nephew , Charlie Vivian , who has secretly married Flo Neville , late principal Boy at the Bijou Theatre , and as the uncle hag

other matrimonial designs for him matters become critical , because the J . P will cut him off without the traditional shilling unless he immediatel y marries Rose Bombard . The clever little wife sets her wits to work , dons a male suit , and posing as Captain Rattler makes violent love to Rose , who throws over Charlie after insulting the uncle . It is capitally played all round , though the principal honours are divided by Mr . Lionel Rignold as the J . P ., and Miss Florence Lloyd as Flo Neville , who wears the masculine attire with

easy assurance . Miss Amy Farrell , as Kate Earle , who flirts with the J . P . to the indignation of her jealous husband ( Mr . Cecil Lawrence ) , is also excellent , while Miss Daisy Atherton ; Miss Kittie Grattan , a charming Suzette ; Mr . Charles Fawcett , the nephew ; and Mr . L . Caird , all work well and bear the piece to the haven of success . Years ago it used to be said " If you want a good laugh you must go to the Strand . " The new farce revives the old times .

Entertainment Notes.

GENEROUS HELP FOR " POOR JACK . " THE Committee of the Royal Alfred Aged Merchant Seamen ' s Institution , at their meeting on Wednesday , 18 th inst ., heard with great pleasure that the Trustees under the will of the late Alfred Marriott , Esq ., had , in their absolute discretion , selected this Old Sailors' Charity to receive the

munificent sum of £ 2 , 000 , and in consequence they have amended the decision of their last meeting , when it was decided to elect twenty-five candidates , by raising the number to thirty . This will make 104 Inmates at the Home , Belvedere , Kent , and 295 Pensioners ( £ 1 a month ) throughout the United Kingdom .

The Committee deeply regret that over 200 approved aged applicants must still suffer disappointment . At the present time , when this great Maritime Nation is realising how dependent it is upon the Sailor for its support and comforts in times of peace , and for its protection and security in time of war , these men should not , when " weary and old with service , " feeble and infirm of body , and destitute of means , be condemned to end their days in pinching poverty and absolute want .

The Royal Alfred—the only Institution in the Kingdom which gives Home or Pension to British Merchant Seamen when old and destitute , irrespective of rank , creed , or place of abode—appeals to the British Nation on behalf of the aged and infirm British Sailor .

Dr . Gordon-Stables , CM ., R . N ., of caravan fame , is entitled to rank as an authority on tea , partly by his immense enthusiasm for the subject , and partly by his intimate knowledge of all details that appertain to the cultivation of the leaf . The little booklet , entitled " Facts about Tea , " which he has just published through Messrs . Densham , besides acting as

a powerful advertisement of Mazawattee , provides a lot of useful information touohing a topio of world-wide interest . As a medical man , Dr . Gordon Stables says that cheap tea has to account for tens of thousand ! of cases of illness in this country , and explains how it attacks the nervous •ystem generally , and by setting up chronic indigostion is responsible for consumption .

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