"Ye Antiente Fraternitie Of Ye Rahere Almoners."

history to which we have referred puts i t , "Tt is an mmry to our common nature when deeds of charity and henetieence arc suffered to die out of recollection , " rind the resuscitation of the almonry bv means of tho present Soc ' ety not only keeps irreen the memory of a former benefactor , btir provides the means for contimimsr such » ood works to tho great advantago of tho poor and helpless in om

present day and feneration . In the past , and first , year of tho existence of " Ye Antiente Fraternitie , " a sure nnd steady progress towards firm establishment has been effected . Its list of subscribers is becoming lengthy ; the beneficence of donors has added to its funds ; and the support given by the general public to its three or four entertainments in aid of its

exeheqner has been liberal . The first appearance of tire !• ratcriuty in public was on tho occasion of its Inauguration Festival , at the Crystal Palace , 21 th August 18 S 1 , which proved a most successful introduction of the Society . In the following December the ancient Friory Chnrch of St . Bnrthoh mew , in West Smithfield , was crowded to its utmost capacity at a " Choral Evensong , " and tho performance

of Handel ' s Oratorio , " The Messiah ; " aud on tho 22 nd of March in this year , the Memorial Hall in Farringdon Street , E . C , was in like manner tilled to over flowing on the occasion of a grand concert nnder the patronage of the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor of London , who , in company with some of the most important officers of the City Corporation , attended in semi-state . The result of this support , and the

three pnhlic gatherings referred to , has been a liberal distribution of assistance to sick and reedy persons , and at the close of the past winter a fair balance for rrcommoncinsr similar acts of mercy and charity in the dark season fast approaching . We commend this Institution to our readers , and feel assured that the same conrtesy which has been extended to ns by the two

gentlemen above named , in making ns folly acquainted with the particulars we have recorded , will be shown by them to all such as may desire full infoimation as to the nature and scope of the Institution with which they are so closely identified . Since the above was written we have been informed of the intention of " Ye Antiente Fraternitie " to hold its Anniversary Festival

at the Cannon Street Hotel , E . C , on tho 20 th October next , when , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Sir John Whittakcr Ellis , Bart ., has kindly consented to preside at the banquet , and the present and newly elected Sheriffs , together with many important officers of the City Corporation , are expected to tvttend . In response to the deputation which waited upon tho Lord Mayor in reference to this

proposed festival , his Lordship expressed his conviction that the Fraternity " is doing good and useful work ; " and this kindly sentiment it is in our power , through the knowledge wo have of the details of such work , to thoroughly endorse . It is to be hoped , therefore , that this forthcoming public gathering may prove as successfnl as each of the former have been * , and that tho snpport of its friends in South London may be continued as heretofore . —Clapham Free Press .

The Royal (Late Weston's) Music Hall.

THE ROYAL ( late WESTON'S ) MUSIC HALL .

THIS popular resort , in High Holborn , continues to attract crowded audiences nightly , proving the high appreciation of efforts put forth by the management to provide entertainment in which excellence and variety are the most commendable features . It is a matter of satisfaction also to visitors that every attention is paid to their comfort and enjoyment by way of lighting and ventilation—two important essentials , in places of amusement ; and with

the lime-light and appliances for a continual draught of air throngh the building every care has been taken to secure the comfort of the audience . Moreover , the general fitness of tho hall is in keeping with the rest of the interior economy , and the proprietor , Bro . W . T , Purkiss , is to be congratulated only npou a success that he deserves . It would probably be somewhat to his advantage if a little more rigid

discipline were insisted upon amongst waiters in attendance ; for on the occasion of our visit it seemed with them a case of " what is everybody ' s business is nobody ' s business . " As far as the entertainment is concerned , we can hardly speak too highly , it being evidently the determination of the management to set before their patrons a repertoire of excellent vocal and instrumental talent , whose corn .

bined efforts go to make up a recherche entertainment . Although the name of Arthur Lloyd has been so many years before tho public , the veteran lacks none of his old vigour , and is always well received . Miss Nelly Power retains all her youthful o'lnec and archness of manner , and is a favourite everywhere ; her efforts at ( he Royal the other night bcitijr most flatteiinj'ly acknowledged . Mr .

J . If . Booth , who officiates in so able and genial a manner as chairman , gave some good baritone songs , winning hearty and genuine applause , while Miss Sinclair ( as n serio comic ) , Miss St . Clair ( serio and skipping repo dancer ) , Miss Harriot Vernon , Marie Loftus ( with the rather fulsome , nevertheless true , epithet of " the charming songstress ) , and tho Sisif-rs Leamar fine

"Royal" favourites ) , each came in for a lair meed of applause . l > ia- j appointment was expressed at the absence , throuu-ii illness , of Miss \ Nellie Moon , the favourite cantati ice ; ' out if wo omit the " Ficeewtric Pnettisls , " mid the " Chfir . ietenstie Dno ~ . ii . sis , " n on her of whom rii . s- p layed either much taste or talent , the f <¦ mirii : io cViiien ' -, aro ve'V i

fairly appreciable . Will Bent . G . W . Hunter , Harry ih ' .-i-h . V'ii , \ T . W . Barrett , and F . Jo :.:,-ii ' . n in .- , v / ore all good in their respo "! i vo 1 parts , and were each most cordially received . Taken altogether , the j ciitct'tainm ? nt waa far above mediocre in poin ! of merit , and ii ;' s r-. o j matter of surprise that -. villi such an admirable bill of f . ire , large j audiences should ever \> " fonnd at rfi -A "'! to this favourite music hall . )

To-day ( Saturday ) there will <> :: a . yv . uA morning pavovma-ieo at half-past two o ' clock' . J . E . Sit . i > -i > & Co ., Wine Merchant ( Krcpcvcs and Valuer ,,. " ' , '¦ ii : ' rrscalert old Wilier ami matured Spirits . 2 Albert Mansion .- ' , Victoria * -. !' -.-.: ¦ ' , Lotion , S . W . i

The Royal (Late Weston's) Music Hall.

St . Michael ' s Lodge of Instruction No . 211 . —The mem . bevs of this Lodge of Instrnction re-assembled , after the summer recess , on Thursday evening . Bro . Usher Back , W . M . of the Mother Ledire , presiding . He was snpported among others by Bros . Charles ( heenwood , W . Radcliffe , T . Crapper , W . W . Morgan , George King Preceptor , Rawes , Pembroke , & e . The ceremony of the first degree was rehearsed , and then the brethren partook of a light supper , served by host Kingston in a very neat and enjoyable manner .

Joppa Lodge of Instruction , No . 188 . —On Tuesday evening there was a very full meeting of the members of this Lodge of Instruction at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , under the presidency of Bro . II . L . Phillips as Worshipful Master for the even , inir . lie was supported by Bros . J . Hicks S . W ., Isaac Botibol J . W ., A . Botib-1 J . D ., Green I . G ., Dodds Sec , A . G . Dodson P . M . and Pre .

ceptor . At the conclusion of the business , the ballot was opened for a Life Subscribership to the Masonic Charities , this being the third which has taken place during the existence of the Lodge , scarcel y two years . One of these was for the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and the other for the BoyB * School . At the ballot on Tuesday last , the fortunate winner of the subscribership was Bro .

Isaac Botibol , of Goswell-road , who has been a constant attendant at this Lodge of Instruction , and a zealous supporter of it . Bro . Botibol was warmly congratulated on his success , and in response to the hearty good wishes expressed towards him , he said he should always endeavour to do his utmost to support this admirable Lodge of Instruction , and to promote the interests of the Craft generally .

Boyal Union Lodge of Instruction , No . 382 . — Meeting on Monday , 25 th September , at the Chequers Hotel , TJx . bridge . Bros . Cotton W . M ., Nicholson S . W ., Taplin J . W ., Brooks S . D ., Fleming J . D ., Rowles I . G . and Tyler , Tucker Preceptor , and others . Lodge was opened in the three degrees , olosed in the third , and resumed to the first , the ceremonies of raising and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Fleming J . W . being candidate for the former , and

Bro . Rowles for the latter degree . Bro . Nicholson S . W . was unani . mously elected to fill the chair at the next meeting . A long and animated discussion followed upon the question of the disposal of the amount in hand , consideration of which was adjourned from the 11 th inst . Eventually the discussion was adjourned until the next meeting . Lodge was closed with the usual formalities and adjourned until the 2 nd of October .

Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , No . 1321 . —The Fifteen Sections were very ably worked at this Lodge on Wednesday , 27 th instant , at the Goat and Star , Swallow-street , Regentstreet , W . Bros . W . C . Smith I . G . 1563 W . M ., E . Farwig P . M . 180 S . W ., J . B . Docker P . M . 1687 J . W . First Lecture : —Bros . R . A . Kirkaldy , W . B . Fendick , H . Esling , C . A . Cottebrnne , J . B . Docker , E . Farwig . Second Lecture : —Bros . G . Festa , W . J . Burgess , J .

Hemming , J . W . Elvin , C . Dairy . Third Lecture- !—Bros . G . Willson , W . H . Richardson , G . F . Swan . Besides the above mentioned the following brethren were present : —Bros . Captain A . Nicols , W . Carrington , C . A . Wood , F . C . Compton , G . W . Reed , P . T . Brearey , J . Blundell , E . J . Scott , R . Blum , W . Smallpeice , F . Deering , J . Hemming , C . F . Compton , C . Corby , G . F . Meads , D . Belinfante , A . B . Richmond , C . M . Brander , G . Small .

Waiters' Fees.

WAITERS' FEES .

A propos to our correspondent ' s letter on this subject , m the last issue of this journal , a writer to the Daily Telegraph says : — SIK , —Many of us are at length baok from our holidays , and have entered upon our civic life again . In our wanderings abroad we have dined wisely and well , and we would do so even now . But a

painfnl fact confronts us—we are once more face to face with the English waiters' fees . With the English waiter himself I have no quarrel ; he is as good as any of his fellows , perhaps better . And wero I only called npon to signify my sense of his care and attention by SL modest gift at the end of any repast I might take at restaurant or dining room , I would not complain . This is , however , merely a

Laird of what is expected of me . I must pay for " attendance" on my bill ; 1 must fee the portly head waiter , with whom , till the moment of paying arrives , I -do nob come iu contact ; and after all this must stili . satisfy tiio man who has served me with my comestibles , or submit to something very like an insult on quitting the place . Why is this system pursued in England alono ? Even in the City of London

n . i . t rot recognise ! . Yonr merchant , broker , shipper , or banking clerk enters his chop-house , eats , and pays at the door as he goes away . He may leave something for the waiter or not , as he p leases . lint i . hos'j of us , forsooth , who do not take our dinner at midday m i ne Ciiy , and who venture into a restaurant west of St . Paul ' s , mnst n nf a '" e iriv . a" least twice aud often three times for " attendance .

Sii'My , tho proprietors of dining-rooms should see that it would be . o liieir interest , to abolish so obnoxious a tax . The public oan only ii-jht against it by staying away . The only time I tried I was de-• . Va . ted . '' Attendance" being charged in my bill , I gave the head waiter nothintr , bnt handed a trifle to the waiter who had served me

the dinner ; whereupon he who had presented the bill told me frankly tlr . it I . nm-t give him something , seeing that he wa 3 paid nothing ft * hi .- , servicer . ' , and had not only to find himself bat all the waiters in ¦ ' .-- ! loom ont of the donations ho received from customers . " ¦ " £ ¦ .-oak ! I . d ' . i ? I . handed him tho sum esaotod and quitted the establishment , ruaolved . never to enter it again .