Third Annual Ladies' Night Of The Lion And Lamb Lodge, No. 192.

THIRD ANNUAL LADIES' NIGHT OF THE LION AND LAMB LODGE , No . 192 .

This good old lodge , which completed its centenary some r-ight years ago , h a come well to the front of late years , having taken . 1 new lease of life , steadily increasing in its membership , is well known for its splendid working * , and , above all , the brotherly feeling and good fellowship that permeates thc whole of its members , which is of such a striking character , that at each meeting the visiting brethren cannot refrain from specially congratulating it on that point , brough

itself right up-to-date by again heartily welcoming " nur sisters , cousins , and aunts '' to a most enjoyable and successful Cinderella on the 26 th ultimo , close upon 200 ladies , gentlemen , and brethren putting in an appearance , as against about 120 last year , at their place of meeting—Cannon-street Hotel , where the Great Hall , Pillar Hall , and an extensive suite of rooms had been set aside for the convenience of the brethren and their friends .

The W . M ., Bro . Charles Garton ( who is strong on commencing punctuall y ) , was at his post at the appointed time , 5 . 30 , in the reception room , ably supported by Mrs . Garton , ready to receive the company , and at six o ' clock a move was made to the Great Hall , where dancing was commenced and carried on with great spirit up till eight o ' clock , by which time , "the labours ofthe evening " having been somewhat arduous it was deemed desirable to adjourn to the Pillar Hall to supper , which was served up under the personal supervision of the manager , Bro . Feneley , who spared neither expense or trouble to make every one comfortable and feel quite at home .

At the conclusion of supper , three toasts only were given , which received a most loyal and cordial reception , viz ., " The Queen and the Craft . " " The Ladies" was given by the W ORSHIPFUL MASTKR in a most humorous speech , in which he initiated the ladies into various secrets , which they were at liberty to consider Masonic or otherwise , as they pleased . Bro . HIPWELL very ably responded on their behalf . " The Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by Bro . F . Hiicmcs , P . M ., in his peculiarly happy style .

In response , Bro . CARTON expressed the great pleasure it gave him to welcome so many there that night , and hoped the company would enjoy the remainder of the programme as much as they had the first part . Amongst the numerous company present , in addition to Bro . Charles Garton , W . M ., ar . d Mrs . Garton already mentioned , we noticed Miss Garton , Mr . and Mrs . E . Tidman ; Madame d'Alise , Miss Chambers , Mrs . Pariridge , Miss J . Masey , Bro . F . G . and Mrs . Joy ; Bro . William Baker , S . W ., Miss Baker , and Mr . G . K .

Baker ; Mr . A . W . Smith , Bro . the Rev . T . Selby Ilenrey , J . W . ; Bro . Cohu , P . M ., Treas ., and Mrs . Cohu , and the Misses Lee ; Hro . John G . Robeson , S . D . ; Bro . Hart , P . M . ; Bro . Geo . Harvey , Bro . F . H . Farr , Bro . Miller , Bro . and Miss Sabine ; Bro . and Mrs . Wm . Hy de ; Bro . and Mrs . J . C . Peach ; Bro . and Mrs . E . Windsor and Miss Smith ; Bro . and Mrs . W . Windsor ; Mr . and Mrs . G . F . Crook ; Mr . VV . Hamw-ald , Mr . F . Smith , Bro . T . Stokes , J . D ., and Mrs . Stokes ; Bro . and Mrs . C . Comber Welch ; Bro . T . J . Crawshaw ,

A . D . C . ; Bro . Fergusson , Stwd ., and Miss Fergusson ; Bro . Arthur and Mrs . Rippin ; Bro . Fredk . and Mrs . Hughes ; Bro . J . Speller , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and Mrs . Speller ; Miss Florence Ledson ; Bro . VV . C , Mrs ., and Misses Duncan ; Bro . W . J . Fishleigh and Miss Bennett ; Bro . D . L . and Mrs . Gould ; Bro . and Mrs . Creech ; Bro . and Mrs . Robinson ; Bro . and Mrs . Archer ; Bro . W . Ward and lady ; Mr . and Mrs . Chiney j Mr . and Mrs . Capes ; Bro . H . and Mrs . King ; Bro . Serg .-Maj . and Mrs . Cameron ; Mr . and Mrs . Diamant ; Mr . Rimuz ; Bro . W . J . and Mrs . Lockett ; Bro . James Collins , Miss Collins , Miss Cissy , and

Mr . Ernest Collins j Mr . and Mrs . Marston ; Miss Maud Worger ; Bro . C . H . and Mrs . Purbrook ; Bro . George Wetton , Bro . C . E . Wetton , W . M . 2087 , and Mrs . Wetton ; Bro . W . C . Hall , 1260 , and Miss Coxall ; Bro . Henry Williams and Lady ; Bro . J . Coppen and Lady ; Bro . R . Bell and Lady ; Bro . J . Anderson and Lady ; Mr . H , Dunn and Lady ; Mr . G . Smart and Lady ; Mr . F . R , Williams and Lady ; Mr . H . Coulton and Lady ; Mr . Macqueen and Lady ; Air . Thos . Bamford , Mr . J . Allan , Bro . A . R . Hipweli and Miss Hipvell ; Bro . J . and Mrs . Bassett ; Bro . J . and Mrs . Shipman ; Bro . and Mrs . Ward ; and many others .

Too much praise cannot be bestowed on the M . Cs ., Bros . A . J . Rippin and John G . Robeson , for the admirable manner in which they carried out their duties . Hearty thanks are due to Hro . James Smith , P . M ., D . C , who undertook the duties of Treasurer and Secretary again this year , assisted by Bro . T . J . Crawshaw , also to the brethren who kindly assisted as Stewards . A capital band was in attendance , under the direction of . Mr . J . W . Youens .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

On Saturday last , [ the 29 th ultimo , the Mayor of Croydon , Bro . Sydney G , Edn'd ge , ar . d the Mayoress entertained the residents of the Institution , and afterwards gave a concert , the artistes being mostly members of the Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 , affording the "Old Folks" much gratification ; there was also some clever sleight of hand tricks exhibited by a professional gentleman adding to the enjoyment of the evening . They were regaled with cake and wine and waited upon by the friends whom the Major had invited . Altogether it was one of the most pleasant evenings the residents have had .

The SECRETARY , on the part of the Institution , tendered his thanks to the host for his fraternal kindness . The MAVOR , in a feeling manner , responded , assuring the residents that it gave him unbounded pleasure to have the honour of entertaining them during his year of office . There were a large number of visitors present , who thoroughly appreciated the ( . nteitair , merit and the opportunity afforded of seeing the Institution and the happiness prevailing amongst the residents .

Old Masonians' Cricket Club.

OLD MASONIANS' CRICKET CLUB .

A most enjoyable evening was spent together with the Old Boys and their friends on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , the occasion being tie second annual Bohemian Concert given in connection with this cricket club . Bro . R . Harold Williams , President , was in the chair , and was supported by Bros . J . E . Terry , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; R . S . Chandler , and R . Barnes . Jvir . C . W . Barber , Hon , Sec , who had the musical arrangements in his

Old Masonians' Cricket Club.

hands , had prepared a long and excellent programme . Mr . J . H . Hewett opened the proceedings with a pianoforte solo , and the following artistes contributed to the evening's entertainment : Miss Clara Judge sang " Carmena " and " Tears " with much success , and received well-deserved encores j while Madame Watkins delighted everyone with her rendering of "The amorous goldfish" and a prett y coon song . Mr . Martin Cave , Mr . G . Lorrimer , Mr . Gilbert Wilkinson , with Rro . Patrick O'Doherty , all scored heavily with their respective songs .

The humorous portion of the programme was headed by Bro . Harry Hall , who appeared a great favourite with the old Masonians , and his humorous contributions were much liked .. Mr . Fred Rome sang " Girls , " and " Story of a musical box "; Mr . A . S . West , "Onr Tyke , " and "Serving them all alike " and Mr . Harry Burton , " Staring me in the face , " received a cordial reception . The violin solos of Miss Ada Molteno , and Bro . J . Sarjeant ' s recitations proved interestieg items . Mr . Barber brought an excellent programme to a close with a mandoline selection .

During the evening the chairman presented Messrs . G . Allison and R . McLeod with prii . es for batting and bowling , and also spoke in most praiseworth y terms of the club ' s success during the past season . At the conclusion cf the programme , Bro . CHANDLER passed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . R . Harold Williams for his presiding , and to Mr . C . W . Birber , the Hon . Sec , for the genial manner in which he had carried out such an excellent

programme . We were informed that Messrs , Boyd , of Holborn , kindly lent the piano for the occasion .

Lodges And Chapter Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapter of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 * . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Weavers'Arms , 17 , London Wall , when there were present Bros . E . Croft Wise , W . M . j William Baker , S . VV . and Treas . ; Gernon , J . VV . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; Meadows , P . M .. Sec . ; John G . Robeson , S . D . ; Newman , J . D . ; C . Comber Welsh , I . G . ; Harris . P . M ; James Smith , P . M . ; Kinipple , Collins , Underwood , Langford , Reed , Wetton , Maitland , Butcher , Jackson , Rugg , Dobles , Hailey , Ruse , Montague , Biss , Evans , W . T . Huckell , J . Huckell , and Fuller .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiition was then rehearsed , Bro . Jickson acting as candidate . Bro . Hailey then answered theusuil questions leading to the S ; cond Degree , but was not entrusted . The W . M . opened the lodge in the Second Degree and Rro . Collins was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . Croft VVise closed down the lodge in the Second Degree , and on rising for the first time Bro . Kinipple , W . M . of the mother lodge , proposed that the sum of five guineas be voted from tne lodge funds

and placed on the list of Bro . Charles Garton , W . M . of the Lion and Lamb Lojge , who is to represent Lodge 192 , as its Steward at the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , this was seconded by Bro . Butcher , VV . M . of the Burgoyne Lodge , and carried unanimously . On the second rising Bro . Harlo . v proposed , and Bro . Gernon seconded , that Bro . William Baker occupy the chair on Wednesday evening next , this was also carried unanimously . The W . M . then rose for the third time , and , " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered , the lodge was closed in the usual form , and the meeting adjourned till Wednesday next at seven o ' clock .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . A . Terry , W . M . ; E . Homewood , S . W . ; J . Cumming , f . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . W . Smale , P . M ., Sec . j J . Goldstein , S . D . ; T . Bowden , J . D . ; C . Pinnell , LG . ; W . Proctor , Tyler ; Mullins , Leather , Beedle , Cox , Cumberland , and Genese .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting read and conlirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Paul , and the 2 nd Section by Bro . Leather . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mullins being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . CumSeiUnd being the candid » te . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M rose for the first time . The VV . M . rcse for the second lime , and Bro . Homewood , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge wis then closed .

COMMEMORATION LODGE , No . 2 GG 3 . This lodge of instruction held its weekly meeting on Mondiy , the 31 st ult ., at the Star and Garter , Arbour-Fquare , Commercial-road , E ., when there were present * Bros . Slater , as W . M . ; Moffatt , S . W . ; Goulston , J . VV . ; Kinipple , S . D . ; Campbell , J . D . ; Thornton , I . G . ; De Casseres , Preceptor ; J . Smith , Sec . ; Downes , Palmer , C . M . Holland , Mitchell , Chivers , Macartney , and Peck .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of thc last meeting read and confirmed . The VV . M . then opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and Bro . Palmer , being a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The W . M . then opened the lodge in the Third Degree , and Bro . Palmer was raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Goulston then worked thu ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Moffatt wis elected to the chair of W . M . at the ¦ text meeting .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 28 th ultimo . Present : Comps . W . R . Barr , M . E . Z . ; H . Hardman , H . ; Hy . Cornford , J . ; Thos . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor , C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . Beecroft , S . N . ; J . li . Cureton , P . Z , P . S . ; Wills , Lewis , and Bonner .

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Bonner personating the candidate . The chapter was placed at the disposal of Comp . Wm . Will * -, the M . E . Z . of the Selwyn Chapter , No . 1901 , to-d » y ( Friday ) , and the M . E . Z . of Sterndale Bennett Chapter , No . 21 S 2 on the following Friday . ' Thechapter was closed .

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