Instruction.

Hattersley personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and Comp . Hattersley was elected a member , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Addington was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , the officers being appointed in rotation . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 293 ) . —The regular meetingof this young and thriving lodge was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , when there was a good attendance of brethren . The VV . M ., Bro . Robt . Whitfield , presided , and was supported and assisted by Bro . R . B . Reed , P . M .,

D . P . G . M . ; John Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; W . F . Carmon , I . P . M ., P . S . G . O . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . 124 , P . P . G . l . Wks . ; J . S . Bell , W . M . ( T . I . ); W . Brown , S . W . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M ., as J . W . ; R . Wilson , M . O . ; W . Richardson , S . O . ; A . Simpson , J . O . ; J . A . Armstrong , R . of M . ; T . R . Short , Sec ; T . R . lobsonS . D . ; A . Dodds , J . D . ; R . C Tate , I . G . ; F .

, A . Black and C . P . Lardler , Stwds . ; R . Ferry , 346 ; J , W . M . Cray , 34 6 ; R . W . Dees , T . Watson , J . Shaw ( T . I . ) , and others . The tallot was taken successfully for Bros . H . Carrick and W . Towers , 48 . Bro . Carrick , being in attendance , was duly advanced as a M . M . M . by the W . M ., who

explained the working tools , and gave the charge . After some other business was transacted the lodge was closed , and the members adjourned to the refreshment board , where the remainder of the evening was spent in very pleasant harmony .

Royal And Select Masters.

2 & ogaI an & Mttt -plasters .

CONSECRATION OF THE WHITE ROSE COUNCIL , No . 17 . The consecration of the White Rose Council , No . 17 , the first opened in the north of England , took place at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds , on Monday , the zSth ult . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . Lord Euston , Dep . Grand Master , the ceremony of consecration was performed by the G . Recorder , Comp . C F . Matier , ably assisted by Comps . Robt . Berridge , R . I . M ., and B . R .

Bryant , Grand Lecturer . A council having been opened , the following brethren were duly admitted into the several Degrees : Bros . C . Letch Mason , J . H . Gration , G . H . Locking , Wm . Flockton , J . J . Green , Francis Smith , Arthur Tupman , W . H . B . Atkinson , Robert Craig , W . W . Clayton , William Armstead , and VV . J . Beck , after which the consecration

took place . A short address on Cryptic Masonry was delivered by Comp . C . Letch Mason . The following companions were then elected to the several oflices : Comps . C . Letch Mason , T . l . M . ; Robert Craig , R . I . M . ; G . H . Locking , I . C . of W . ; W . J . Beck , Treas . ; W . W . Clayton , Recorder ; Wm .

Flockton , Capt . of Guard ; VVm . Tupman , Marshal ; and W . H . B . Atkinson , Steward . . The T . l . M- was then duly installed by the G . Recorder . Comp . Saml . Barrand was elected Sentinel of the Council . . Several letters of apology were read , and the names ol many brethren proposed as candidates .

A hearty vote of thanks was given to the consecrating officers , after which the council was closed , when the companions adjourned to a banquet served in the hall of the lodge . After the cloth was diawn the usual Masonic toasts were given , and " Good wishes" expressed for the prosperity of the council .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee of this Institution held their regular meeting at the Freemasons' Hall on Saturday last , under the presidency of Bro . Wm . Roebuck , P . G . S . B ., Trustee and Vice-Patron , the members present being Bros . S . Richardson , Jos . Harling , E . M . Money , T . Griffiths , W . W . Morgan , J . S . Cumberland , W . Maple , A . E .

Gladwell , H . Venn , James Moon , C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., Rev . R . Morris , M . A ., LL . D ., G . P . Millard , G . R . Langley , H . Hooper , and Fred . Binckes , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . ¦ The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , the report of the Audit Committee was read

and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Three petitions were considered , one being accepted and the name ordered to be entered on the list of candidates for election in October next , while one was deferred , and the third rejected . An application for a grant towards outfit was favourably entertained , and the proceedings terminated with the usual compliment to the Chairman .

Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1949.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BRIXTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1949 .

PRESENTATION TO BRO . E . A . FRANCIS , PRECEPTOR . The annual festival of this flourishing lodge of instruction was held at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heme Hill ( Bro . Monk's ) , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., and under the presidency of Bro . G . R . Langley , I . P . M . 183 ,

Secretary , a very pleasant evening was spent . Present : Bro . G . R . Langhy , I . P . M . 183 , Secretary , supported by Bros . Francis , VV . M . 183 , Preceptor ; Richardson , P . M . 183 ; Harling , P . M . 30 ; Tarr , W . M . 1293 ; Lee , Prov . Asst . G . Sec . Middx . ; Hixon , J . D .

160 S ; Darlington , 1610 ; Moore , 1625 ; Blenkarn , 155 S ; F . A . Smith , W . M . 1669 ; Tomkins , S . VV . 1669 ; W , A . Smith , 1669 ; Lucas , P . M . 1669 ; Cranch , W . M , 1216 ; Carter , 40 ; Burridge , 1922 ; Schadler , P . M . 65 ; R . Bott , 1 949 ; Poore , P . M . 1949 ; Cutler , 1949 ; Albert , W . M . elect 1 949 ; Hicks , Stwd . 1 949 ; Newland , D . C ,

Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1949.

1949 ; Death , 1949 ; J . Bott , I . G . 1949 ; Anley , J . D . 1201 ; Polenz , 6 a ; Cotton , 60 ; Newbold , 1 S 3 ; Renton , I . G . 1 S 3 ; Hooper , W . M . 1986 ; Monk , 1507 ; Castle , 10 5 0 , Asst . Sec . ; and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Healths of the

President , Executive , Masonic Chanties , and Mother Lodge were received with enthusiasm , but the feature of the evening was the presentation of a P . M . ' s collar , with jewel attached , to Bro . E . A . Francis , Preceptor , to whom the great success of this lodge of instruction is mainly due .

In proposing "The . Health of the Executive , " the PRESIDENT paid a warm tribute to the earnest and able manner in which the duties of Preceptor had been conducted by Bro . Francis , and remarked upon the cordiality with which the name of Bro . Francis was at all times received

by the members of this lodge of instruction . The jewel was engraved as follows : " Presented to VV . Bro . E . A . Francis , VV . M . Lodge of Unity , No . 183 , by the members of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1949 , as a token of fraternal regard , and in appreciation of his eminent services as a Preceptor . 22 nd January , 1 S 89 . " Bro . FRANCIS , in feeling terms , thanked the brethren

for this mark of their esteem , which , he said , had been so quietly arranged as to be a complete surprise to him , and which was fully confirmed by the brevity of his remarks . The vocal and instrumental powers of Bros . Renton , Cranch , Wakefield Reed , Newbold , Monk , Cotton , and Cutler greatly enhanced the pleasure of the evening , and one of the most successful festivals of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction was ended by the President thanking them for their invaluable assistance .

A Masonic Scandal In France.

A MASONIC SCANDAL IN FRANCE .

The Paris Correspondent of the Daily Chronicle has the following : The evil of introducing politics into French Masonic lodges is being continually and painfully exemplified . Asa rule the Press passes over the inner meetings of Freemasons in respectful silence . In France , however , all things has been changed for the worse . On Monday

night a terrible riot took place , the occasion being the admission of M . Lalou , proprietor of La France , to the Republique Democratique Lodge , which has been founded by M . Laguerre in the interests of Boulangism . M . Lalou was hindered by illness from being present , but a number of brethren from the other lodges , who had been convened by the Grand Orient , took possession of the room , and

loudly opposed the admission of the candidate . Great disorder followed . Several Boulangists , including M . Laguerre himself , was sadly knocked about , and M . Emile Cere had his arm broken in the affray . When the Boulangists had been turned out , Citizen Denechan took possession of the platform , but the gas was put out by the proprietor , and the police dispersed the crowd outside .

Theanti-Boulangists have drawn up a petition , tothe Grand Orient , asking for the suppression of the " Republique Democratique" lodge , and "or the impeachment of its fo under . All Tuesday's papers contain accounts of these proceedings , which they declare to be a grave danger to the interests of honest and beneficent Freemasonry . M . Reinach , in the

Republique Francaise , calls upon the Minister of War to deal severely with General Riu for having delivered a political speech at "La Justice" Radical lodge . The writer , as an opponent of General Boulanger , can only approve of the tone of tbe speech , but he declares that there will be an end of all discipline if generals who happen to be Freemasons fall into an error which is the crying- sin of

General Boulanger himself . The strictures of the writer are borne out by the fact that the French lodges are now ostentatiously divided into Opportunist , Radical , Boulangist , Socalist , and Revolutionary . Nothing probably could be conceived more alien from the spirits of the great and world-renowned humanitarian craft than such a string of political signboards .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

It may seem that a mixture ot tne supernatural and farcical comedy would be absurd , but just where one might expect weakness there is strength . Mr . Buchanan ' s new play—we think he calls it a comedy-drama—at the Vaudeville— "That Doctor Cupid "—is a piece to be seen , and just one of those plays which are more enjoyed by being seen than by reading or hearing about . If any one

thinks it ndiculous that a curiosity preserved tn a bottle should by breakage be suddenly transformed into a human being , let them go and see for themselves and pronounce their own judgment . Bro . Thomas Thorne , as Doctor Cupid , who has such an influence on the love affairs of so many couples , is a fund of amusement . Mr . Cyril Maude , as Lord Fungus , is excellent , and in his imitation of one

who has an impediment in his speech is quite offenceless . His pretty wife , Miss Winifred Emery , never played more charmingly than she does now , though she is not called on to tax herself much . Miss Marion Lea more than keeps up the name she recently made at the Globe for herself . Mr . Frank Gillmore is such a manly looking young actor , that it is always a pleasure to hear and see him . Altogether ,

for a hearty laugh at the various complications brought about by that Doctor Cupid , the little Vaudeville more than repays one for an evening ' s visit . It would be a pity to lose " part of the programme ; we therefore mention that Mr . J . VV . Broughton , author of "Ruth ' s Romance" and " Withered Leaves , " has written a first piece , called " The Poet , " and it certainly should not be missed . Mr . Fred

Thorne is very funny as the poet , who is reduced to writing verses to advertise pills , soap , & c . But it is a sentimental piece as well , and Miss Annie Irish , by her refreshing style of acting , more than justifies her being chosen to play . She has , unfortunately , been too long banished from the

stage , and we hope managers will not allow such an accomplished and attractive actress to rest again . We remember at the Adelphi , where she was so long , how popular Miss Irish became with the patrons of the home of the drama , but we fancy she will be found all that is wished for in comedy .

The Theatres.

Like every one else , we attended a performance of " Tares " at the Opera Comique , which Mrs . Beringer produced last year at a matinee . She has the courage of her convictions , and has now put it into the evening bill , playing "Little Lord Fauntleroy" in the afternoons . There have not been unanimous opinions about " Tares . " Some say there is not much in it , others the opposite . It

is a piece one would feel very much interested in , or quite the reverse . Cast as it is , we were highly rewarded by seeing it ; but vye think it right to say it is a piece only fit or adults to witness , as it deals with a somewhat unsavoury subject ; but there is nothing demoralising about it , as there was in "The Dean's Daughter . " The story is decidedly odd , and , we should say , unnatural . Seven

years before the play opens , Margaret Byde , daughter of thc rector of the parish , finds at the rectory gate a basket containing a child , with a label attached to it , informing her that the father is Nigel Chester , to whom Mag is engaged , and the mother is Rachael Denison , a governess in a family close by . Without giving any reason to anyone , Mag breaks off the

engagement . She takes the child in , and brings him up as Jack . She is passionately fond of him , and the circumstances seem so peculiar that naturally the country folk think her the mother , and she allows herself to be a byword amongst her friends and neighbours rather than divulge the secret . In vain her father and Nigel plead with her , to say why she has broken off the betrothal , for

it must be explained that Nigel Chester is unaware ot the result of his intimacy with Miss Denison , and , in fact , has suspected that Mag is the mother of J ack . On a certain day , while out hunting , Nigel was thrown from his horse and brought to the rectory , where , for weeks , he is most iaithlully nursed by Mag , and they again fall in love , but on the eve of his convalescence a Mrs . Stanhope turns up ,

who , of course , is none other than Rachel Denison , whom all btSieved to be dead . She has married Nigel ' s cousin , Luke Chester , who is the heir presumptive to the property . Instigated by this man , she claims Jack as her boy . A terrible scene takes place betwixt the two women . Mag loves Jack so well that she will not let him go , and begs Rachel to leave him , but when the

latter will not yield , and as she is jealous of Mag , owing to her haying loved Nigel , Mag declares she will not give up the boy , and that no one would believe Rachel's tale as to the maternity . She announces her intention of making it public , that she—innocent Mag—is his mother . However , she is spared this shame , for Nigel , on learning that he is the father , offers to marry Rachel to

atone for the wrong he did seven years ago . Knowing she cannot accept this offer whilst Luke Chester is alive , she indignantly refuses his offer , and claims the child . The boy happens to come in , and when Rachel sees his affection for Mag her heart is softened , she relents , and departs , blessing the two whom she had so thoroughly hated . Mrs . Beringer does not tell the audience if Nigel and Mag

marry one another , but we infer that is so . If the story be not agreeable in all its situations , it is decidedly strong . Miss Kate Roike as Mag is , throughout , exctllent , but her emotional scene with Rachel is one of the finest bits of acting this accomplished young lady has ever done . We have sounded Miss Rorke ' s praises for eight years , and hope to do so many times eight years more . We have

always found that anything with her in it is worth seeing , but we hope it is not tiue that she is going to dabble in management . Miss Gertrude Kingston , as Rachel Denison , must be credited with a very successful reading of the part . It is the first time we have admired

this lady ' s acting . Mr . Forbes Robertson is simply admirable as Nigel Chester . We did not care for Miss Murielle as the boy Jack . Owing to arrangements already made to produce Messrs . Tristram and Stephenson ' s new play , "The Panel Picture , " "Tares" cannot run for more than a few weeks , and it is quite worth seeing .

Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme.

WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL PROGRAMME .

DRURY LANE THEATRE . Twice Daily , at 1 . 30 and 7 . 30 , THE BABBS IN THE WOOD . COVENT GARDEN THEATRE . Twice Daily , at 2 and 7 . 30 , HENGLER ' S GRAND CIRQUE . ADELPHI THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 , THE SILVER FALLS ; at 7 . 15 , FARCE .

GAIETY THEATRE . Every Evening , at S . 30 , FAUST UP TO DATE ; at 7 . 30 , FIRST MATE .

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 50 , THAT DOCTOR CUPID ; at 7 . 50 , THE POET . OPERA COMIQUE THEATRE . Every Afternoon , at 3 , THE REAL LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY . Every Evening , at S . 30 , TARES ; at S , A REGULAR FIX .

COURT THEATRE . Every Evening , at 9 , MAMMA ; at S , Cox AND Box . COMEDY THEATRE . Every Afternoon , at 3 , A HIGHLAND LEGACY ; followed by PICKWICK . Every Evening , at 9 , UNCLES AND AUNTS ; at 8 , FENNEL .

TOOLE'S THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , THE DON ; at 7 . 45 , DEAF AS A POST . SAVOY THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 15 , THE YEOMEN OI * THE GUARD ; at 7 . 20 , MRS . J ARRAMIE ' S GENIE .

AVENUE THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 15 , NADGY ; at 7 . 30 , QUITS . PRINCE OF WALES'S THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 15 , PAUL J ONES ; at 7 . 30 , JOHN SMITH .

TERRY'S THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 30 , SWEET LAVENDER . LYRIC THEATRE . Every evening , at S . 15 , DOROTHY ; at 7 . 30 , WARRANTED BURGLAR PROOF . ROYALTY THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 15 , FRENCH PLAYS .

GRAND THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 , 30 , SWEET CINDERELLA . SURREY THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , THE FORTY THIEVES . SANGER'S AMPHITHEATRE . Twice Daily , at 2 and 7 . 30 , ROBINSON CRUSOE .