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number . The work was exceedingly well done and reflected great credit on all concerned , the YV . AL was unanimously " elected an honorary member for which he returned thanks ; some dozen brethien were also admitted joining members , and after a most instructive and successful meeting the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned to Monday , 5 th March , at eight o ' clock .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 C 41 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , on the 22 nd ult . Present : Bros . Gulliford , W . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; Hyams , J AV . ; Abrahams , S . D . ; Hawke , J . D . ; Reynolds , l . G . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; Myars , A . Dickson , and Farwig . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of

the last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge opened 111 the Second Degree , and Bro . Alyars having offered himself as a candidate for the ceremony of raising , the usual questions were put and answered . Lodge opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge called off and resumed to the Second Degree , Bro . Richardson , Preceptor , worked the l'irst Section of this

Lecture . Bro . Richardson , Preceptor , proposed that the S . VV . be W . M . for the ensuing week , seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Orficers in rotation . Bro . Farwig acknowledged his gratitude to the brethren who had contributed to the handsome present which he had received . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned to Thursday , the ist day of Alarch .

WALMER . —Lord Warden Lodge ( No . 1096 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 19 th ult ., at the lodge room . Present : Bros . G . Band , VV . M . ; J . VV . Court , S . W . ; H . Chambers , J . VV . ; G . Beale , Sec . ; J . Dow , S . D . ; J . Shepherd , J . D . ; R . Duval , I . C ; E . Kirby , P . M ., Preceptor ; and T . H . Craske . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes

of the last regular meeting read and carried unanimously , after which the YV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in a very able and impressive manner , Bro . Beale acting as the candidate . Bro . Band , W . AL , then proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Kirby , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Kent , on his leaving the neighbourhood , for the

very valuable and efficient services rendered by him as Preceptor of this lodge of instruction . In the course of his remarks the YV . M . said he had known Bro . Kirby for a number of years , and he had much pleasure in stating that during the time he had been acquainted with him he ( Bro . Kirby ) had been a very active and hard-working member , and his experience taught him that Bro . Kirby had done

much for the benefit of the Craft in general and for this lodge in particular . He was sure all the brethren would fully endorse the few remarks he was offering as a tribute to the many and valued services Bro . Kirby had rendered ; and they all sincerely regretted that they were about to lose the benefit of those services which had so greatly assisted and guided them al ! in their Masonic labours . In speaking

for himself personally , the YV . M . tendered his sincere thanks to Bro . Kirb y tor his kindness in taking him by the hand and assisting him in all his humble endeavours for the benefit of the Craft generally , to which he had the honour to belong , in furtherance of the common good of the most honourable Fraternity of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Chambers , J . VV ., rose and said he had much

pleasure in seconding the proposition which Bro . Band had so ably brought forward , and was sure he fully endorsed everything Bro . Band had said respecting their highly esteemed Bro . Kirby , whom they were all sorry to lose . The proposition being put in due form was carried unanimously . Bro . Kirby in a very neat and appropriate speech , thanked the W . AI . and brethren for the signal honour conferred on him . He was very sorry he was going to leave

them , but his newly acquired business compelled his doing so . It was highly gratifying for him to know that he was taking with him their earnest good wishes for his future welfare , and he should never forget the many pleasant and happy meetings he had had with them , and the cordial good feeling and harmony whicli always existed amongst them , and he hoped that tlie same harmonious feeling which had characterised them in the past would still mark their labours in the future .

It was proposed by Bro . Dow and seconded by Bro . Kirby that the YV . AL and officers perform their various duties at the next meeting of the lodge . The motion was carried unanimously . No further business offering the lodge was closed in due form .

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NORTHAMPTON . — Northampton Chapter ( No . 360 ) . —This chapter assembled at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , the 22 nd ult . Present : Comps . J . U . Stanton , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; H . J . Atkins , H . ; Rev . " S . J . VV . Sanders , J . ; Geo . Robinson , P . Z ., E . ; Jno . Bingley , N . ; Geo . Ellard , Pr . Soj . pro . tem . ; J . T . Green , P . '/ .., and Jno . Kellett , P . Z ., Asst . Sojs . pro . tem . ; Butler Wilkins , P . Z ., D . P . G . Supt . Norths and Hunts ; Geo .

Cotton , P . Z . ; E . Roberts , G . H . Percival , H . Brown , H . Hill , J . J . Hart , J . Havilland , J . Clayson , R . Croft , A . Cockerill , A . Jones , James Currall , T . Emery , T . Wetherell , T . P . Dorman , Jas . Terry , P . Z . 22 S , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; R . H . Grifiin , P . Z . 442 , G . P . D . C Norths and Hunts ; and others . Bros . H . rimpson , 3 G 0 , and H . YV . Todd , 5 G 0 , were duly balloted for and elected , the AI . E . Z . performing the

ceremony of exaltation , Comps . II . and J . taking their part in a most admirable manner , and Comp . Terry assisting in the ceremony . Comp . Butler Wilkins then proceeded to install the M . E . Z . ; H . J . Atkins , H . ; the Rev . S . J . YV , Sanders , J . ; and Jno . Bingley , N . ; the ceremony being performed in his usual impressive manner . The AI . E . Z . then proceeded to invest his officers : Comjis . Saunders ,

H . ; J . Bingley , J . ; J . Robinson , P . Z ., E . ; the N . elect was absent through illness ; J . U . Stanton , P . Z ., Treas . ; Butler Wilkin ' s , P . Z ., D . C ; Geo . EMard , Pr . Soj . ; H . Brown and G . IT . Percival , Asst . Sojs . ; R Croft , Org . ; and Dean and Kirby , Janitors . On the adjournment the companions sat down to refresh , ment . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given by the M . E . Z .

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Comp . Wilkins suitably responded to the toast of "The Prov . Grand Officers . " Comp . Green proposed "Thc Newly-installed _ Principals , " referring to the admirable manner in which each had discharged his previous duties both in Craft and chapter . The Principals severally responding to the toast .

Comp . Stanton , in responding to the toast of "The P . Zs ., " referred to the fact that the continued prosperity of the chapter and thtir liberality to the Charities was in a great measure due to the interest taken by the P . Zs . in its welfare and efficient working . Comp . Sanders proposed " The Visitors" in a very practical manner , to which Comp . Griffin responded ,

referring to the good understanding existing between the chapters in the province , and concluded by proposing " The Masonic Charities , " thanking these present for their liberal contributions to his provincial Steward ' s list on this and former occasions . Comp . Terry in responding gave several interesting- facts in connection with the Institution with wliich he is ' more

immediately connected , and also thanked those assembled for the kindness which he always received at tlieir hands and also for their generous contributions . The AI . IC . Z . in proposing "TheOfficers cf the Chapter " took the opportunity of referring to the harmonious way they had hitherto worked together and the excellent manner in which they had performed tlieir duties , especially

mentioning the admirable manner in whicli Comp . Ellard ( who was called upon at short notice owing to thc illness of tbe Principal Sojourner ) , bad that evening performed the duties of Principal Sojourner . The several oilicers responded . Comp . Stanton gave " The Newly-Exalted Comps . Timson and Todd " who duly responded .

Comp . Stanton alluded to the absence of Comp . M . A . Boeme , who had removed to Worthing , and referred to the loss the chapter ( of which he was the senior member ) had sustained , he having for many years taken the warmest interest in its welfare .

Comps . Atkins , Stanton , Hart , Simpson , Emery , and others added to the harmony of the evening . The Northampton Chapter has for many years been a good working chapter , and no doubt will maintain its reputation for some years to come , and deserve the approbation given by Comps . Terry and Griffin .

LEATHERHEAD — Grove Chapter ( No . 410 ) . —This excellent chapter , which formerly held its meetings at Ewell , and has since been located in various quarters , has now taken refuge at the Swan Hotel , Leatherhead . At that hotel it held a meeting for the third time last Saturday , with Comp . G . B . Foster , AI . E . Z . ; Comp . H . J . P . Dumas , P . G . D ., P . M ., P . Z ., as H . ; and Comp . G . D . Lister , P . M .,

P . Z ., J . There were also present among other companions Comps . Charles Greenwood , P . G . S . B ., P . C . D . C ( Royal Arch ) , P . M ., P . Z ., G . S . E . Surrey ; and Clayton Litchfield , P . Z . 410 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes the chapter voted five guineas to thc Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution in support of the presidency of General

Brownrigsr . C . B ., Prov . G . Supt . Surrey , at the festival of that Institution last Wednesday . The companions afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet , which was graced by a most beautiful and bountiful supply of flowers from the hothouses of Mrs . Wylie , Camilla Lacey , Dorking . A delightful evening was spent by the companions , who honoured the usual Royal Arch toasts .

WARRINGTON . — Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . —The first anniversary of this prosperous chapter was held on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., in the Alasonic Rooms , Sankey-street . After the minutes of the last convocation had been read and confirmed , Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Prov . G . Std . B ., P . Z . 14 S and M . E . Z . of the chapter proceeded to install the three Principals , viz . E . Comp .

Richardson , M . E . Z . ; E . Comp . Sutton , H , ; and Comp . Galloway , J . ; in accordance with the usual rites and ceremonies which was done in a very efficient and impressive manner . The AI . E . Z . then invested the following officers Comps . P . ) . Edelsten , LP . ' / .. ; S . VVallhead , S . E . ; A . G Webster , S . A . ; YV . Taylor , P . S . ; R . Heaton , Treas . ; and T . Domville , Janitor .

The retiring AI . E . Z . ( Comp . P . J . Edelsten ) , was then presented with a very handsome P . Z ' s . jewel supplied by Comp . Galloway , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Comp . Edelsten , P . Prov . G . Std . B ., P . Z . 1250 , by the Gilbert Greenall Chapter , 12 5 0 , as a token of esteem and to mark its appreciation of his valuable and efficient services during his year of office as the first M . E . Z . of the

chapter . " The recipient duly acknowledged the testimonial from the chapter in a very feeling manner . The business of the chapter being concluded , the companions adjourned to banquet under the presidency of the AI . E . Z . ( Comp . Richardson ) . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , interspersed with various songs , rendered in a superior manner , and after sjiending a very pleasant evening the Companions duly separated in perfect harmony .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge held a meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 20 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , W . AI . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c , P . AL , acting S . VV . ; J . H . Dodson , J . YV . and Treas . ; VV . YVigginton , P . G . Supt . of Wks ., & c , P . M ., Sec . ; Alfred Tisley , I . P . M . ; Charles Brown , J . O . ; Harding , I . G . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of W . AL , Treasurer , and Tyler then took place with the following result : Bros . Sir Charles Palmer , Bart ., YV . M . ; J . H . Dodson , Treas . ; and Harrison , Tyler . A Past Alaster's jewel having been voted to Bro . Richnell the lodge was formally closed , and the biethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed and were duly honoured . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

HASTINGS . —East Sussex Lodge ( No . 166 ) . — The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle Hotel , on Tuesday , the 20 th ult . The VV . M ., Bro . C . W .

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Duke , G . AI . Stwd , Prov . G . M . S . YV ., P . AL , supported by Bros , the Rev . E . F . Cave-Brown-Cavc , P . P . G . M . Chap ., S . W . ; F . Rossiter , Prov . G . M . D . of C , l . W . ; E . W . Hennah , Prov . G . M . S . of YV ., M . O . ; H . J . Dawson , Prov . G . M . I . G ., S . O . ; W . H . Russell . Prov . G . M . Stwd ., J . O . ; R . J . Reed , Prov . G . AI . Sec , Sec ; H . T . Crossthwaite , Reg . of Mks . ; T . YV . Warkwick , S . D . ; j . Bray ,

J . D . ; T . H . Hallett , Org . ; F . Duke , acting I . G . ; and Leslie , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Trollope , R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M . Sussex , P . M . iGS ; Richard Pidcock , Prov . G . R . of M ., iGG . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Henry Kimm , 1184 , and Bro . VV . H . Knowles , 40 , which proving

to be unanimous they were duly advanced to the Decree of M . M . M . by the YV . M . The election of YV . AI . for The ensuing year was then proceeded with , when Bro . the Rev . E . F . Cave-Brown-Cave , P . P . G . M . Chap ., S . YV ., was selected for that honour . Bro . VV . Leslie was re-elected Tyler . On the proposition of the VV . M . seconded by the J . W ., the sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted from the lodsre funds

and placed on the hstot Bro . Trollope , R . W . Prov . G . M . M ., towards thc Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys . The Very Rev . E . R . Currie , Dean of Battle , 11 S 4 , was proposed as a candidate for advancement by the VV . AI . Bro . Trollope then rose and stated he had very great pleasure in proposing that a handsome Past Master ' s jewel

be presented to the YV . M . for the able manner in which he had conducted the work of the lodge for the past two years , and likewise drew attention to the almost unprecedented circumstance ot Bvo . Dnke having filled the chair of the East Sussex Lodge three times . Some formalities having bcen transacted the lodge was closed .

FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 21 st ult ., Bro . B . Craig , YV . AL , P . G . I . G ., in the chair , with the following officers : Bros . D . Bell , S . VV . ; F . T . Allatt , J . YV . ; Jas . Routledsre . M . O .: Geo . ____»___ . •_ .

S -P *' . Jas * Biack « J- - " J as . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G S . D ., Ireas . ; Jas . Peel , Sec . ; Chas . Gowan , S . D . ; J Close , Tyler , P . P . G . T . ; YV . Martin , P . M ., P . G . S . D . ; and Richard Wilson , P . G . Steward . The minutes were read and confirmed , and two candidates proposed for advancement , and lodge was then closed in ancient form .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

Young Mr . Lytton Sothern is about starting through the provinces on his own account , playing Lord Dundreary and other characters of his late father . * * # Miss Marion Terry is , we regret to say , unwell . A few evenings ago during the performance of " Comrades " she fainted in the second act .

* * * Mr . F . C . Burnand is writing a new comedy , "Artful Cards , " for Bro . Tojle . His burlesque " Blue Beard " will be brought out at the Gaiety on the 12 th inst .

* * # The ground has been cleared for Mr . Wyndham \ s new theatre in Northumberland Avenue , close tothe Grand Hotel , and the work of building will be carried on with all possible speed .

* * Messrs . Holt and Wilmot take over the management of Astley ' s on Easter Alonday and will produce Bro . Willing ' s "Thc Ruling Passion" as played at the Standard .

* * * Bro . W . J . Hill takes a farewell matinee at the Gaiety on the 7 th inst ., when many of the leading artistes will give their services in different pieces . Bro . Hill is about going on a long provincial tour .

» * Miss Santley has engaged Miss Kate Munroe to play the Merry Duchess in Bro . Sims' new comic opera , to be brought out at the Royalty on its reopening in April . This lady will be an acquisition to London .

* * # "God and the Man , " the extraordinary title of Afr . Buchanan ' s novel , will be dramatised for the Adelphi , and is to to be produced on the 10 th inst . The Lord Chamberlain objects to the title for the play .

* s . The Surrey pantomime , " Puss in Boots , " will he withdrawn to-morrow ( Saturday ) , and " Hand in Glove " will be revived . In this piece Mr . George Conquest will appear . The only pantomime now in London will be "Sindbad" at Drury Lane .

* * * Bro . Irving will not revive "The Lyon ' s Mail " until after Whitsuntide , when " Aluch ado about Nothing " will be withdrawn to make way for a complete set of performances of the American repertory . The company will have six weeks' holiday before going across the water .

* The new Alhambra . Leicester-square , will probably be rebuilt by the end of October . It will be an elegant and roomy edifice , provided with all the latest improvements for the safety and comfort of the audience . Its cost is estimated at £ 50 , 000 . Bro . YV . Holland , the manager , took a benefit at the Gaiety on Wednesday , when many of the principal artistes appeared in tlieir favourite and wellknown characters .

. * * Bro . Bancroft has given notice that if the adaptation of a French novel by Mr . Frith , son of the celebrated R . A ., announced for performance , is a colourable imitation of Af . Sardou ' s " Fe'dora , " which Air . Herman Menvale is translating into English , he will proceed against every one cor . cerned in it—author , p layers , and lessee . But Bro . Bancroft is not likely to have this expense , as managers and actors have refused to have anything to do with Air . Frith ' s play . h