Installation Meetings, &C.

Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 — This Lodge of Instruction meets every Wednesday evening at tho Moorgate , Moorgate-street , E . C , at seven o ' clock . Bro . W . II . Myers P . M . and P . Z . 820 and 1445 is tho Preceptor , and Bro . Seymour-Clarke 1445 the Secretary . Tho arrangement for working is the first , second , and third degrees on the first , second , and third

Wednesdays respectively ; as many of the Fifteen Sections as can be worked in two hours on the fourth ; and the installation ceremony , and the first degree on the fifth , whenever there happens to be five Wednesdays in the month . A good feature in connection with this Lodge is , that when there are sufficient funds in hand , a life subscribership is ballotted for b y those members who have attended six meetings in the previous three months .

King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —There was a numerous attendance on the 23 rd instant , at Mrs . Copelin ' s , Adams Arms , Hampstead-street , Fitzroy-square . Bro . J . Hemming presided as W . M . ; Bros . Cleghorn S . W ., W . J . Bnrgess J . W ., Devine Treasnrer , Robinson S . D ., L . Jacobs J . D ., N . P . Vallentine I . G . The Lodge of Instruction was opened , and the minutes were confirmed .

The Fifteen Sections were then worked by the following : —First Lecture—Bros . L . Jacobs , B . Kauffmann , J . Elvin , W . Birrell , Cleghorn , J . Hemming , and C . Koester . Second Lectnre—Bros . W . M . Robinson , W . J . Burgess , J . C . Smith , J . Paul , and Sillis . Third Lecture—Bros . W . C . Smith , Edwin Storr , and N . P . Vallentine . All the sections were perfectly worked , and reflected great credit on those engaged , many of the workers being bnt a short time

in the Order . Bros . Baron Theokoy 1563 and H . Dawson 1516 were elected members . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . J . Hemming for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chrfir that evening , and also for the excellent way he at all times performs the duties of Preceptor . A vofco of thanks was also recorded on the minutes to the Senior and Junior Wardens and the brethren who had worked the sections . Bro . L . Solomon was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

A Committee of the brethren of the King ' s Cross Lodge , No . 1732 , has been formed for the purpose of arranging a Benefit Performance for Bro . F . Silvester ( Sydney Franks ) at the Royal Music Hall , Holborn , on the morning of the 26 th November . Several talented artistes , in

addition to the company , have promised their assistance . Bros . L . Solomon , 109 Old-street , and L . Jacobs , 12 Upper Marylebone-street , W ., have been appointed Treasurer and Secretary . It is expected a numerous attendance of the brethren and Bro . Slvester ' s friends will be present .

Dedication Of A Masonic Hall At Shanklin.

DEDICATION OF A MASONIC HALL AT SHANKLIN .

T ^ HERE was a large meeting of Freemasons at Shanklin , on Tuesday , - » - the occasion of the dedication of a new Masonic Hall , recently erected there . The ceremony was performed by the Right Worship . fnl Grand Master ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) , who was assisted by the Grand Officers of the province , Bro . Osborne P . G . O . presiding at the harmonium . The new building has been erected by Mr . Francis

Cooper , of Shanklin , from designs furnished by Mr . Francis Newman , of Ryde . Though not a large building , it is thorongbly adapted for its purpose . On the ground floor there is a capacious reception room and dining hall , and above are the Lodge room and offices . The Lodge room , which haB been furnished in a very substantial manner , is of ample dimensions , and is well ventilated . The new building is

m connection with the Chine Lodgo , No . 1884 , which was started only a few months since , and of which Dr . Dabbs is Worshipful Master . In the coarse of the ceremony ' of dedication , the Provincial Grand Master congratulated the brethren of the Chine Lodge on the completion of the building . In addressing the architect ( Bro . F . Newman ) , he said that the manner in which the erection of the

building had been carried ont reflected the highest credit on those who had taken it in hand , not only for their skill , but for the order and arrangement which had been shown . In a limited space every one knew how difficult it was to finish a building complete in all points , and therefore he was quite certain that they had brought to bear not only powers of intellect , but great arrangement , in arriving

at so successful a conclusion . After the ceremony had been completed , the Provincial Grand Master said it was most interesting to see a body of Freemasons—the members of a new Lodge only recentl y sprung into existence—so anxious to carry out the principles of the Order , that they had lost no time in erecting a building for that purpose . It was seldom that a new Lodge did not take time

oetore deciding on such a step ; but the Chine Lodge had shown that 'hey were animated by a pure spirit of Freemasonry , which led them to think that Freemasonry being good in itself it was right that they should have a building suitable to carry out its principles . He congratulated the Lodge on their new building , and said that , considering the manner in which the building had been inaugurated , and the

s Pint which had animated the brethren in undertaking it , he entertained no doubt that their new Lodge would bo crowned with complete success . The Provincial Grand Master then expounded in Sequent terms on the tenets of the Craft , exhorting the brethren to act np to its principles , and endeavour to do somothing to preserve •"" d maintain the character of the Order . The Provincial Grand Master was well supported by Provincial Grand Officers and

oretnre n of neighbouring districts . After tho Lodge had been closed a number of the brethren adjourned to a banquet at the Town Hall , at which Dr . Dabbs , the W . M ., presided , supported by the Provincial Grand Master and his Officers . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and the vocal efforts of some of the brethren were much appreciated . Bro . J . G . Jones P . G . O ., of Newport , presided at the pianoforte . —Portsmouth Times .

Dedication Of A Masonic Hall At Shanklin.

BRO . SETJIOUR SMITH ' S ANNUAI . CONCERT . —This interesting even * came off on Saturday last , at the City of London College , with a success which must havo been highly gratifying to our estimable brother . There was a strong array of talent , among the artistes being Madame Worrell , Miss Matilda Roby , Miss Meta Russell , Mr . Arthnr Thompson , and Bros . F . II . Cozens and Chaplin Henry .

Madame Harry Brett and Mr . Michael Watson presided at tho piano , and Bro . Seymour Smith did similar duty . The programme , in two parts , was admirably rendered throughout , Macfarren ' s trio , " The Troubadonr , " by tho Misses Meta Russell and Kate Earle , and Mr . G . Hunt—all pupils of Bro . Seymour Smith—being the opening number . Bro . Chaplin Henry sang- with with great effect a new

song , entitled " Comrades in Arms , " by the beneficiary , and Bro . Seymour Smith gave in his usual style an admirable musical sketch" A Quiet Night in the Country . " Part II . opened with a brace of glees , which were rendered effectively . Bro . Chaplin Henry sang " The Wolf" in a manner which fully justified the hearty applause of the audience , and Mr . Michael Watson played a pianoforte solo

of his own composition , based on a favourito English melody , . after the styles of Mendelssohn , Wagner , Gonnod , Handel , and Rossini , theme being " Home , Sweet Home . " A humorous duet— " The Singing Lesson " —by Miss . Meta Russell and Bro . Seymour Smith , and a New Part Song by tho latter , entitled " And now we'll say Goodnight , " brought the Concert to a close . We congratulate Bro . Smith on the admirable and varied nature of his entertainment .

Miss FLORENCE SMART ' S EVENING CONCERT took place on Wednesday , at the Athenaoum , Camden-road , and proved a great success . The fair beneficiary was assisted by Miss Kate Hardy , Miss M . Belval , Miss Amelia Oakeshott , Mr . W . Coates , Mr . Horscroft , & c . There was a most excellent programme , and the artists exerted themselver in a manner which evoked constant manifestations of delight from tho numerous audience that was assembled . A marked feature

of Part I . was the concluding number , a quartette for violin ( by Miss Smart ) , two pianos and harmonium ; while Miss Kate Hardy rendered with admirable feeling Handel ' s " Angels , ever bright and fair . " In Part II ., Miss Florence Smart ' s " Valse Caprice , " by Wollenhaupfc , on the pianoforte , was deservedly encored , Mr . Horscroft's rendering of " The Midshipmite" experiencing a similar recognition of honour . The concert concluded with a duet for two pianos , by Misses Smart and Fry , which met with a very enthusiastic reception .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

DRTJRY LANE .-At 7 . 30 , YOUTH . COVE 2 TT GARDEN . —At 8 , PROMENADE CONCERTS . HER MAJESTY'S .-At 8 , HAVERLY'S MONSTER TROUPE OP REAL NIGGERS . Wednesday and Saturday , at 2 also . ADELPHI .-At 7 . 15 , A LAD FROM THE COUNTRY . At 8 , IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND .

PRINCESS'S-At 7 , A PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIGHT . At 7 . 45 , THE LIGHTS OF LONDON . GLOBE . —At 7 . 30 , MY WIFE'S OUT . At 8 , LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE . GAIETY .-Afc 7 . 5 , OPERETTA . At 7 . 30 , BUBBLES . At 8 . 30 , WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT .

OLYMPIC—At 7 . 15 , QUITE AN ADVENTURE . At 8 . 15 , CLAUDE DUVAL . Last night . STRAND . —At 7 . 15 , PARADISE VILLA . At 8 , OLIVETTE . VATJDEVILLE .-At 7 . 30 , THE HEN-WITCHERS . At 8 . 15 , THE HALFWAY HOUSE , & c . LYCEUM—This evening , LA SONNAMBULA . On Monday , TL

TROVATORE . Ou Tuesday , IL BARBIERE DE SIVIGLIA . On Weclesaay , EIGOLETTO . On Thursday , DON GIOVANNI . HAYMARKET .-At 8 , QUEEN AND CARDINAL . PRINCE OP "WALES'S . - At 7 . 50 , A HAPPY PAIR . At 8 . 10 , THE COLONEL . ROYALTY .-At 7 . 30 , FOR LIFE . At 9 , NINE POINTS OF THE LAW , & c .

COMEDY . —At 8 , THE MASCOTTE . SAVOY . —At 8 , MOCK TURTLE , and PATIENCE . ST . JAMES'S .-Afc 8 , THE CAPE MAIL . At 8 . 15 , HOME . COTJRT .-At 8 , TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS . At 8 . 15 , HONOUR . OPERA COMIQTJE . —At 7 . 45 , QUID PRO QUO . At 8 . 30 , PRINCESS TOTO .

CRITERION-At 8 , WITHERED LEAVES . At 8 . 45 , BRIGHTON . ALHAMBRA . —At 8 . 15 , BRONZE HORSE . At 10 , IN A STAR . CRYSTAL PALACE .-This day , CONCERT . Open Daily . Aquarium , Picture Gallery , & c , ALEXANDRA PALACE .-This day , "CHECKMATE , " INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION , & c . Opon Daily .

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