Presentation Of An Address To Bro. Sir Michael Costa.

to adorn with your talents and accomplishments the land of vour adoption . ( 3 "Bno . W . SPARK , MUS . Doc , " P . P . G . O ., W . MASTER . - Masonic Hall , Carlcton Hill , Leeds . " Bro . Spark , W . M ., having read thc address from his chair of office , called upon Past Master Tew to

supplement it , who accordingly addressed Bro . Sir Michael Costa as follows : — "Bro . Sir Michael Costa , Alpha Lodge , No . 16 . Thc Worshipful Master , ofiicers , and brethren of the Lodge of Fidelity , desire that as a P . Prov . G . S . W . of the Province of VVest Yorkshire , I should supplement an address which every brother present trusts you will be pleased to accept ,

with a few remarks in addition to those which have just fallen from the lips of the talented brother who has been elected to occupy the chair of this lodge for the year 1875 . Thc Lodge of Fidelity at Leeds , better known under its original number of 3 6 4 than 2 S 9 , is not a lodge just recently established It has now enrolled upon its books thc names of upwards of 50 active members . Both from its

old and rectified number on the registry of Grand Lodge of England , it will afford you gratification to learn thc antiquity of this West Yorkshire Lodge of Fidelity at Leeds , and that the brethren are remarkable for the three grand princip les embodied in the name of their lodge , Unity , Honesty , and Loyalty . Leeds has much occasion to be gratified with this second

visit within so short a time , and must long remember with p leasure your successful inauguration of the musical festival last October , which this town trusts , under the Mayor , who has chosen the motto " Mars deniquc Victor est , " may prove a nucleus for thc organization of triennial festivals . In conducting at that festival , your masterly leadership

gave adequate interpretations to works of such genius as the oratorios of St . Paul , Elijah , and Thc Messiah , as well as the lighter though equally difficult compositions Paradise and the Peri , and the Bride of Dunkerron , and wc understand with pleasure that your abilities as a composer will be displayed to an appreciative audience in your own oratorio of Eli .

This is a work which I may say not alone as at Birmingham , when first introduced to an enthusiastic assembly , but in other large towns since 1855 , has added laurels tg your fame as an eminent musical composer . We , then , who anticipate much pleasure in listening to Eli , cheerfully acknowledge on this present occasion , surrounded by the brethren of the Craft , who would have been

more numerous could the invitations of the W . M . have been extended to the 2841 members of the 58 Masonic Lodges of West Yorkshire , that our first and chief ears as Freemasons is to extend to you thc right hand of mystic fellowship , and welcome you as a brother in the midst of the Fidelity Lodge . Wc greet you with respect because as a brother

Craftsman you have , we believe , taken every degree which the orders of Freemasonry in this country can confer , and which few Masons amongst us have been endowed with equal abilities to merit . Our next cause of rejoicing at this welcome of an accomplished member of the Craft is still further enhanced that we have as our guest this evening a brother amongst us

who , in addition to all these Jiasonic distinctions , has himself attained thc very highest position among the living musicians of the world . The decorative honours which have been conferred upon you by the crowned heads of Europe , and which you are permitted to wear in this country , are tangible proofs of the high estimation in which you are held by the best beloved

and most talented in the long catalogue of British Sovereigns . Sir Michael , wc cannot but feel proud of you , as a gentleman , an accomplished musician , and as the designer of the grand organ for the Alexandra Palace , but perhaps still more proud that these qualities and attainments adorn a

member of the fraternity of Freemasons . Wc hope therefore this , your second visit to Leeds , will be as gratifying to you as a musical composer , as the first in last October , and more especially in this ancient lodge , where the W . Master , also a scientific organist and musician , can doubly appreciate you as the guest of the Fidelity brethren .

Bro . Dr . Spark has rendered valuable services to the cause of Freemasonry in this country . His musical publications , freely given for the use of the Craft at all their gatherings , and in all their lodges , have earned for his unselfishness well deserved respect . Dr . Spark long felt the urgent necessity of some fixed but classical standard of music , which should be recognized by the brethren

generally , and should intensify the sublime dignity of our beautiful rites and ceremonies . In this object the W . Master _ has singularly succeeded , and by introducing good music at all our important gatherings has tended to increase their harmonious working in this country . Long may you , S . r Michael , be able to devote yourself to disseminate amongst hundreds of people a Jove for sound

classical music—as an art the most difficult and sublime of the seven liberal arts and sciences cultivated in a Fellow Craft's Lodge . May the Great Architect of the Universe grant you a long life to enable you still further to extend by new oratorios the genius of your abilities amongst all nations and all languages , so that when the Grand

Geometrician of the Universe summons you from this earthl y lodge to the everlasting lodge above , you may be permitted to join that gv . m _ chorus of all the Angels , Archangels , Chcrubims , Serapliims , in the Celestial Lobge ' -sang , " Blessing and glory , and wisdom , and thanksgiving , and honour , and power , and mi ght , be unto our God for ever and ever . May this crown of glory , and inheritance in thc celestial ledge , be your everlasting grand reward .

Presentation Of An Address To Bro. Sir Michael Costa.

Bro . Sir Michael Costa in returning thanks to Bro . Tew , the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Fidelity Lodge , said that he really did not know how to thank them sufficiently for the honour they had done him that day . He was an old and attached member of the Craft ; he had worked hard for Freemasonry , for he loved it much , and more particularly English Freemasonry . English Freemasons did

not , as was practised by Continental Freemasons , mix politics with Freemasonry , and the brethren in England were wise in not doing so . Witli reference to what had been said by the W . M . and Bro . Tew about his success in his profession , he could only observe that lie had done his best to inculcate the love for classical music , and was thankful to God for what talents had been bestowed upon

him . He had been much pleased with his visit to Leeds last October on the occasion of thc musical festival , and he had noticed with pleasure the power and clearness of the Yorkshire voices . In again thanking the Lodge of Fidelity for the honour they had done him , Bro . Sir M . Costa said he should always look back upon this day as one of the happiest in his life .

The Lodge of Fidelity was closed in perfect peace and harmony at 6 . 20 p . m . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-hall of the Fidelity Lodge , where an excellent dinner was provided .

The musical arrangements , which were of an exceptionally excellent kind , were under the guidance of Bro . S . Sewell , Joe Wood , F ' rcd . R . Spark , Hamilton Clarke , Walker , aiiil the Organist of thc Fidelity Lodge , J . P . Bowling . The words and thc music were taken from Dr W . Spark ' s " Liber Musicus . "

Annual Ball Of The Red Cross Order.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE RED CROSS ORDER .

The annual ball given by the members of this degree was held on Wcdnesilay evening at Willis's Rooms . Dancing commenced shortly after nine o ' clock , and was kept up with unflagging energy till supper time . After this repast had beeu partaken of , the knights and ladies

entered again with undiminished vigour into the spirit of the entertainment , and kept it up till an early hour in the morning of Thursday . The arrangements made for the comfort and pleasure of the dancers were of the most approved description . The supper and refreshments during the evening were

admirably supplied , and Coote and T ' mney ' s band fully maintained its character of being the best in thc profession . The surplus pecuniary proceeds of the ball will be given to the Masonic Charities and the Almoner's Fund of the Ited Cross Order . A fuller report will appear in our next .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The following is thc list of candidates for election on Monday , 12 th April next , with the lodges and provinces to which their respective fathers belonged : — 1 James Thomas Marks , Medina Lodge , 35 , Hants and l . W . 2 James Armytage , Buttrey , Royal Sussex Lodge , , 542 ,

Hants . 3 Henry Morrison Shipway , St . Helena Lodge , 488 , St . Helena . 4 Robert Duff , Sol way Lodge , 1220 , Cumberland . 5 James Earl Storey Graham , St . Georges' Lodge , 140 , Kent .

0 Charles Henry Cromwell , Zetland Lodge , 511 , Gloucestershire . 1 William Reginald Hunter , Confidence Lodge , 193 , London . 8 John Vincent Lee , Union of Waterloo Lodge , 13 , Lon . don .

9 George Augustus Wimpey , Zetland Lodge , 511 , Lon . don . 10 William Astle Cooke , Beaureper Lodge , 787 , Derby . 11 Arthur David Kerr , Cambrian Lodge , 364 , S . Wales , E . D . 12 John Tom Swallow , St . Peter's Lodge , 442 , Northamp . ton .

13 Donald Stewart Wharton Hambly , Lodge , St . John ' s , 70 . Devon . 14 James Herbert Rees , St . ! , Tudno Lodge , 755 , N . Wales and Salop . 15 George Samuel Cox , F ' ortitude Lodge , 185 , Devon . iO Richard Thomas Gardner , Panmure Lodge , 720 , London .

17 Leonard Wain , Pattison Lodge , 913 , London . 18 Alfred Greville Vivian , United Strength Lodge , 228 , London . 19 William Christopher Ludlow , Peace and Harmony Lodge , 359 , Hants and I . of VV . 20 George Randall Allison , Eastern Star Lodge , 95 , London .

21 Richard George Head , Salopian of Charity Lodge , 117 , N . Wales and Salop . ' 22 Gilbert Palmer S . Pen-in , Moira Lodge , 92 , London . 23 James Archibald Barclay , Union Lodge , 207 , Foreign Stations . 24 Arthur F * . Lemarchand , Harmony Lodge , 438 , East

Indies . 25 Percy James , Honour Lodge , 526 , Staffordshire . 26 Victor Hugh Fairfield , Inhabitants Lodge , 153 , Gibraltar . 27 William Henry Jackson , Royal Naval Lodge , 59 , London .

28 Charles Frederick Austin , Williamson Lodge , 949 , Durham . 29 Henry Walter Stock , Oriental Lodge , 687 , Constantinople . 30 James Thomas London Slate , Vitruvian Lodge , 87 , London .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

31 James Sanders Davies , True Brothers Lodge , dot ) , India . 32 Charles Henry Jackson , Hope Lodge , 54 , East Lancashire . 33 Elwootl Blake Tibbits , Independence Lodge , 721 , Cheshire . 34 Percy Norman Giuliani , Mount Lebanon Lodge , 73 , London .

33 John Henry Gurney , Royal Union Lodge , 3 82 , Middlesex . 3 6 Alfred James Green , Honour and l- ' riendship Lodge , I 2 „ 6 , Dorsetshire . 37 Charles Edgar Armitage , Eccleshill Lodge , 1034 , West Yorkshire .

38 Wrightson Robert Bryant , Scientific Lodge , 88 , Cambridge . 39 Robert Walter Keddell , Adams Lodge , 138 , Kent . 40 Stanley Heppell Service , Fawcett Lodge , 661 , Durham 41 George William Stanton , Faith and Unanimity Lodge ,

417 , Dorsetshire . 42 George William Pinner , Euphrates Lodge , 212 , London . 43 Alfred Christopher Queleh , A'ictoria Lodge , lo ^ d , London .

44 Charles William Johnson , Temperance Lodge , 739 , Warwick . 4 j ; John Butterworth , Union Lodge , 129 , Westmoreland . 46 George Arthur Dawson , Phcenix Lodge , 173 , London , 47 Joseph Gover , Peace and Harmony Lodge , " 359 , Hants and Isle of Wight . 48 Thomas Smith Pilling , Royal Lancashire Lodge , 116 , East Lancashire .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The monthly meeting of the general committee of this school was held on the 25 th ult . in the library , Freemasons ' Hall . Bro . Major J . Creaton , Vice-Patron , presided . The other brethren present were Bros . J . A . Rucker , S . Rosenthal , Richard Spencer , Robert B . Webster , IL Massey ( Freemason ) , and R . Wentworth Little , Secretary .

There was very little business before the committee . Thc minutes of thc former meeting , and of thc house committee , having been read , authority was given to the chairman to sign cheques , and five petitions were read , The prayer of each was granted and thc five candidates placed on the list for October election . The committee then passed a vote of thanks to thc chairman , and adjourned .

Lodge Of Benevolence.

LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .

On Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., the Lodge of Benevolence held its customary monthly meeting . The three chairs were occupied by Bros . J . M . Clabon , President ; Joshua Nunn , Senior Vice-President ; and James Brett , Junior Vice-President . Bros . John Hervey , G . S . ; John Savage

P . G . D . , Herbert Dicketts , P . G . S . ; Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ; William Smith , P . G . S . ; Hogg , P . G . D . j Samu . I Slay , P . G . S . ; John Boyd , P . G . P . ; C . . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; Cubitt , G . P . ; II . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treasurer , Middlesex ; anil Bros . II . M . Levy , W . Mann . William Stephens , Bingeman , Marsh , Hogard , Hemming ,

and Rogers , were also present . Thc sitting of thc lod ge was a prolonged one , as there were a great many cases before tlie lodge , some of them of a peculiarly distressing character . Grants to the amount of £ 123 , made by the former lodge , were confirmed , and

additional grants made to the amount of £ 503 . One of these was of £ 100 , and one of £ 30 . Seven ' grants of £ 30 each were made .-, three of £ 20 ; ei ght of £ 10 ; and one of £ 3 . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

PHI ; S __ TATIO _ TO B 110 . Sin Gj-oiitii ; ELLIOTT M . P . P . G . S . W . Middlesex . —On Wednesday last a banquet , attended by upwards of a thousand persons , took place in thc Market-Hall , in the city of Durham . At the same time a magnificent dessert service in silver , by Hunt and Roskell , was presented to Sir George . Thc service , consisting of ten pieces , cost £ 2000 , and vvas subscribed for by friends and admirers of the hon . baronet . The Marquis of Londonderry occupied thc chair , and made the presentation .

Tuesday's Gazette slates that 1 lei * Majesty the Q . uecn has been pleased to issue a Royal Commission to inquire into the working of thc Factory and Workshops' Act to , among others , Bro . Lord Balfour , of Burleigh , Past Grand Senior Warden .

EGYPTIAN HALL . —As a rule , managers of entertainments give their patrons some extra novelties about Easter . Dr . Lynn , observing this good practice , presents to his visitors two lady pianists , the Sisters Gcrbaldi , who at stated intervals play some most exquisite duets on two of

Erard ' s grands , so that those who patronize Dr . Lynn's entertainment have just now an opportunity of witnessing some extraordinary feats of legerdemain and may alternate this by listening to some most delightful pianoforte recitals . Thc introduction of tlie Sisters Gcrbaldi i . s an event in London musical circles .

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS A . VU OINTMENT . —These remedies correct that state of tbe system which arises when tlie functions have been overworked , a low kind of inll .. nim _ t _ ry slate .-irises iu ihe hlootl , which is a fertile source of rheumatism ami Bout , the neircs partake of the general derangement anil hence iieiu „ , ic pains so frequently occur , thc acute sttfl ' cn ' ng that ensues on ( he supervention of these pains must be felt to he understood . These pills strengthen and renovate the nervous svstem throughout , and consequently the whole bodily ami mental functions are restored to rigour—they are of great value in those conditions of loss of tone , brought on by excess or free living , and in constitutions weakened by premature development or exertion , —ADVT ,