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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
a Board comprising the following : Bros . C . Morton , P . M . 12 G 7 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Muncastcr , ' P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . W . H . Strickland , P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Lindow Burns-Lindow , P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Baxter , P . M . 1267 ; VV . B . Gibson , P . M . ng , P . P . G . Sec ; J . Barr , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Metcalfe , P . M . 310 : 1 . Sutherst , W . M . 04 , Sunderland ; J . ] . Robinson ,
P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Tyler ; T . Mandle , P . M . 371 , P . G . D . C ; VV . Carlyle , P . M . 1400 , P . G . Sword Bearer ; G . Dalrvmple , P . M . 1 G 60 , P . G . Steward ; XV . Benlay , VV . M . 119 ; " VV . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Reg . After the closing of thc Board of Installed Masters , the next portion of the ceremony was taken up by Bro . Baxter , P . M ., and finally , Bro . Ironmaster , P . M ., delivered
the address to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The following were the officers appointed : Bros . Dr . Calderwood , S . VV . ; Dr . Speirs , J . W . ; Rev . G . B . Armes , P . G . Chap . ; E . Chapman , Treasurer ; VV . Sharp , Secretary and Organist ; Dr . Braithwaite , S . D . ; J . Black , J . D . ; J . Lewthwaite , I . G . ; VV . Woosnam , J . Dyson , B . Grey , and VV . Blythe , Stewards ; VV . Towerson , D . C . ; S .
Braithwaite , Tyler . The lodge being closed , an adjournment was made to the Wheatsheaf Inn , where the brethren partook of a sumptuous repast , on the invitation of thc VV . M ., Bro . Kirkconnell . A very harmonious evening was spent by all , and during thc proceedings , a substantial amount was subscribed in aid of the Boys' School .
INSTRUCTION . WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A numerously attended meeting of this lodge was held at the Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's , ICC , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., under the Preceptorship of Bro . Penncfather , when the Fifteen Sections were well rehearsed by thebrethren of the Percy Lodge of Instruction . Bros . S . E . Mess , VV . M . ; B . R . Pearcy , ' S . VV . ; and A . W . Fenner , j . W . The Sections were worked as follows : —
I ' IRST LECTUKE . ist Section Bro . Goodenough . 2 nd „ ... ... ... ,, Sproat . 3 rd ,, ... ... ... ,, C . Patrick . 4 th „ „ J . P . Cohen . 5 th •> » Sproat . Gth „ ,, II . J . Lardner . 7 th „ ,, H . I . Lardner .
SECOND LECTURE . ist Section Bro . A . R . Green . 2 nd „ „ D . Moss . 3 rd „ „ C Weeden . 4 th „ „ II . P . Isaac . 5 th „ ,, J . King . 'IHIRU LECTURE .
ist Section Bro . J . P . Cohen . 2 nd „ „ A . VV . Fenner . 3 rd , „ R . Pearcy . Bros . Moss , Pearcy , and Fenner were made honorary members ; several brethren were elected members . After the business was completed the lodge was closed in due form ,
and the brethren separated with fraternal greetings and a hope of spending many such pleasant evenings together . Another meetingof the West Smithfield Lodgeof Instruction was held atthe Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's , E . G ., on Monday , 4 th inst ., when the lodge was adjourned until thc last Monday in September .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
FRANCIS BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met for thc dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Comps . Thrupp , M . E . Z . ; W . Taylor , II . ; Cama , P . G . S . B . Middx ., LP . / . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , S . N . ; VV . 11 . Saunders , S . E . ; R . Saunders , 1 st Assistant ; and Metier , 2 nd Assistant . 'The
minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . Cama was presented with a Past Principal's jewel , in recognition of his services to the chapter . Several communications from absent members having been read , the chapter was closed and the companions adjourned toa cold collation . The usual toasts followed . Comp .
Walls responded upon behalf of "Thc Provincial Grand Officers . " " 'The Health of the Principals" was proposed by Comp . Saunders , ' and acknowledged by the M . E . Z . "The Health of the LP . / . " was given in flattering terms by the M . E . Z ., and the toast having been warmly received , Comp . Cama briefly responded , and the proceedings terminated .
WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 16 .-3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 30 II 1 ult . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Great delay occurred , owing to the non-arrival of one of the Principals , but , fortunately for the chapter , Comp . Green , P . Z ., being on a visit to the hotel , and finding the perplexing position the chapter was in , on solicitation gladly consented to assist ,
and being voted the post of honour , opened the chapter , assisted by M . E . Comps . Elliott , as II ., and Butt , J . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Capt . E . Pettett , who had been been previously successfully balloted for , being present , was raised to tlie Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by thc M . E . Z . presiding , who discharged the duties in a most exemplary
manner ; Comp . Lardner being the active prompter to the whole of the ceremony , a duty he ably performed , and which gave great satisfaction to the chapter . M . E . Comp . Elliott then rose and paid a high compliment to Comp . Green , P . Z ., not only for his * excellent working , but for the kind manner which had prompted him to give his services on thc present occasion . He could assure him that he had
not only his best thanks , but also those of the chapter , lor thc able way he had discharged the- Principal ' s duties , nnd , although only a small compliment , he should propose that a vote or thanks be given to him , the same to be recorded on the minutes of the chapter . Comp . II . Butt seconded the proposition , which was unanimously carried . Comp .
Green P . / .., 111 returning thanks , stated what he hail done that night gave him ^ real pleasure , and lie was glad lo find his services appreciated . The business of the riiccliiig being ended , the chapter was closed in due form . 'The following members were present : Comp .. G . S . Elliott , T . Butt , J . j Mallctf , S . K . ; Lardner , S . N . ; Goodenough , P . S . ; King , A , S . ; Patrick , Forss , and Marsh , Janitor .
Royal Arch.
HASTINGS . —Emulation Chapter ( No . 40 ) , — The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Castle Hotel , last week . Comp . Dr . Trollope conducted the ceremonies in a most masterly manner , thc retiring Principals each performing their difficult task very efficient !} -. The throe Principals for the ensuing year are Comps . Rev . Cave-Brown Cave , M . A ., M . E . Z . ; T . H . Cole , H . ; and F . Rossiter , J . The retiring first Principal was Comp . Dr . Croucher , and for thc very excellent
manner in which he performed thc duties of his office last week and during the previous two years , he was unanimously voted a P . Z . 's jewel . At the close of the business , which lasted three hours , the companions dined together , when the usual loyal and Craft toasts were drunk . Comp . Jos . Farncombc , Z ., No . 311 , responded to the toast of "The Principals of the various Chapters in Sussex , " and Comp . Major Gant to that of "The Visitors . " Thc companions spent a very pleasant evening .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge held its last meeting for the season at Anderton's Hote ) , on the 21 st ult ., when there were present among others Bros . A . Tisley , VV . M . ; Richnell , S . VV . ; Tinney , acting J . W . ; T . C Walls , G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; J . II . Dodson ,
M . O . and treasurer ; VV . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Works , P . M . and Sec . ; Bcdingfield . SiO . ; VV . E . Farrington , J . O . ; F . Farrington , S . D . ; C . Brown , J . D . ; Grugger , I . G . j VV . Farrington , jun ., Org . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . Dudley was duly advanced to thc Degree of a M . M . M . by the
VV . M . 'The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Walls acknowledged the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and then proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " Bro . Tisley having responded then gave "The Advanccc . " This pledge having been warmly drunk , Bro . Dudley made an amusing speech in response . "The Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . Richnell , S . VV . The 'T yler's toast having been called , the proceedings terminated .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . — 'This old encampment met at the Eel Pic Hotel , Twickenham , on thc 24 th ult . Among the members present were Sir Knights T . C . Walls , E . G . ; Dr . Saunders , 2 nd Capt . ; C . Driver , G . A . D . C , P . E . C . ; VV . Paas , P . E . C , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . E . C ., & c , Recorder ; F . Driver , C . of L . ; Graveley , S . B . ; VV . Roebuck , P . E . C . ; and II . J . Lardncr . 'The visitors were Sir Knights Thrupp , G . Recorder , & c , and R . \ V . Stewart . 'The proceedings were of a formal character , and merely consisted of reading thc minutes .
The members and their guests then adjourned to thc banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Sir Knights Driver and Thrupp responded upon iichali of "The ' Grand Officers . " "The Health of the ICC . " followed . Sir Knight Walls having replied , then gave " The Past Eminent Commander , " and at thc conclusion of his preface to the toast , respectively presented
Sir Knights Paas , Dewar , Koebuck , and Driver with a P . E . C's jewel , which had been unanimously voted to them at the previous meeting . Each recipient having briefly acknowledged the gift , " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the names of Sir Knights Thrupp and R . Stewart , followed . 'The pledge having been responded to , the proceedings terminated .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NORTH ISLAND . 'The Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge for the North Island of New Zealand , under thc E . C ., was held at the Masonic Hall , Wellington , on the 17 th of March last . Present : V . W . Bro . George Sisson Cooper . D . D . G . M ., as D . G . M . ; VV . Bros . Sir Edward
Osborne Gibbes , Bart ., D . G . S . W . ; C . A . Vallance , G . | . VV . ; Rev . Charles IL S . Nicholls , D . G . Chap . ; E . Drury Butts , D . G . Sec . ; A . Koch , D . G . Supt . of Works , as D . G . S . D . , * K . Wilson , D . G . J . D . ; Daniel Charles Maunsell , D . G . Steward ; Bros . Thomas M'Kcnzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . E . Taylor , S . W ., N . Z . Pacific , 517 ; I . M . Girdleston , W . M . Ledge Masterton , 1430 ; and
visitors . The District Grand I . odge was opened in form . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . J . Batt , D . G . Swd . Bearer , and P . J . O'Carroll , D . G . Steward . The minutes of thc quarterly communication of the iGth December , 1 SS 0 , having been printed and circulated , were
taken as read and confirmed . Thc roll of lodges was called , and responded to as follows : 517 , Ncw Zealand Pacific ; 1430 , Masterton ; 1 5 , Wellington ; 1720 , Greytown ; 1721 , United Manawalu ; 1812 , Heretaunga . The R . W . D . G . M . of Auckland was announced , and upon entering was received in due form .
The D . G . S ECKKTARY announced the issuing 61 the following dispensations since last communication : —For opening a new lodge at Nelson , to be named the Victory , first VV . M ., Bro . Leonard George Boor ; Bros William Byers Sealey , S . VV . ; Robert Wilkinson Pownall , J . VV . 'To Bro . Kenneth Wilson , VV . M . Wellington Lodge , 1 5 21 , to enable him to pass a candidate to the Second Degree at a less interval than lour weeks , but not less than one
week . 'The D . G . SECKKTARY announced the receipt of two letters from Bros . Diniant and Mountain , which were referred to the Board of General Purposes . A fetter was read from Bro . 10 W ' .-irbu / loii , VV . M . of
I . odge United Maiunvatu , 1 7 , as to the right of li . A . 's . -iiidl- ' . C . ' . s lo vote and speak in open lodge . Several of lhe brethren having stated what was the custom in thc lodges to which they were affiliated , the matter was referred to tin * Board of General Purpciies , to report at thc tie-it Oiiaileily Communication of Distiict Grand Lodge .
New Zealand.
The D . G . SECRETARY announced the receipt of a warrant of constitution from Grand Lodge for the St . John's Lodge , Featherston . Thc number on thc roll of " lodges was iSSS . Several certificates were reported to have been issued during thc last three months . On behalf of the Treasurer , several sums , amounting to
£ 84 3 s ., were announced as received . There had also been received a special quarterage fee of £ 15 17 s . from the Victoria Lodge , towards the reduction of the District Grand Lodge debt . A sum of £ 20 had been paid to the trustees of tbe Pacific Lodge towards thc reduction of the loan to the District Grand Lodge ; and a further sum of £ 40 had been voted by the Board of General Purposes to the same object , and
would be paid immediately . On the motion of Bro . KOCH , D . G . S . of Wrks ., seconded by Bro . M'KENZIE , P . D . G . S . D ., a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Victoria Lodge for its very handsome donation , and a hope was expressed that thc same liberal spirit would be shown by other lodges that had promised donations , but had not yet paid .
Bro . GRAHAM , D . G . M . of Auckland , who had just returned from Europe , spoke of thc pleasure hc had enjoyed while in London from his visits to lodges in thc metropolis , and the invariable courtesy hc had met with from Grand Lodge Officers and others . Hc was pleased to state that the working of lodges in Ncw Zealand compared favourably
with those at home . The D . G . M . returned thc thanks of thc lodge to thc Right VVorshipful brother for his remark's . Nothing further offering , the District Grand Lodge was closed in form , after prayer offered by the D . G . CHAPLAIN , and adjourned .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
WANGANUL—Rutland Lodge ( No . 273 , E . C . ) ¦ —The most important ceremony in connection with Freemasonry that has ever taken place here was the opening of this lodge , on the 31 st March last . The service was a ' full choral onc , under thc direction of Bro . Holden , assisted by Bro . John Stevenson at the harmonium , and proved exceedingly impressive . 'The following are the office-bearers : Bros . Anchor , VV . M . M . ; Sewell , S . VV . ; Matthews , J . W . j Fleetwood , M . O . ; H . Nathan , S . O . ; Culpan ,
J . O . ; Nicholas , Treasurer ; Wales , Secretary ; Cenci , Registrar ; Horn , S . D . ; Spurdle , J . D . ; Robinson , D . C ; Kccsing , I . G . ; Firth , Tyler ; and Richmond , Steward . As many as forty brethren were advanced . Thc VV . M . M ., Bro . Anchor , conducted the ceremony in an efficient manner , and the lodge was closed in the usual form . The brethren then adjourned to Bro . F . VV . Evans ' , where refreshments were provided , and an hour or two was spent fraternally .
Amusements.
Amusements .
ALHAMBRATllEATRli . — "TheBionzellorse . "—The production of "The Bronze Horse" atthe Alhambra may b < s unhesitatingly pronounced an enormous success . Vvith the exception perhaps of thc Ballet of Birds , and the celebrated China Ballet , there has never been a more gorgeous spectacle presented to the Alhambra loving public than thc Japanese Ballet , introduced in the third act of this
piece . And having said thus much , it may be safel y inferred that the chief object of the frequenters of this establishment was fully attained—such was indeed plainly manifested by the enthusiastic reception given , not only to old favourites , but also to the new stars and company generally , on Monday night . Never has the Alhambrai been more crowded than it was at the opening of this
promising piece . The resources of thc box ollice , howe / er , under the courteous direction of Mr . Boss , were fully equal to the occasion , in spite of the rush which invariably occurs when anything new is produced at this house . 'Too much praise cannot be accorded to the general manager of thc theatre , Mr . Sutton , for the admirable arrangements for the ventilation of the auditorium , a most important point 0
with the thermometer at X 5 . Mr . Howard Paul maybe also congratulated upon his libretto , and upon the excellent order into which he has drilled the staff under his command . The scenery throughout tl-. c whole play is superb , the room in Miyako ' s farmhouse being especially worthy of attention as illustrating in gorgeous colour all thc peculiarities of Japanese decoration . Mr . Hann is the able desiquer . All the details of the piece were carried out with as much
precision as if the play had been on the stage six months , the Bronze Horse and other properties reflecting much credit on Mr . Sloman , thc talented machinist , assisted by Mr . Buckley . That the costumes were all strikingly original in design and gorgeous in their colouring need scarcely be said , but Miss Fisher and the Messrs . May may be particularly congratulated upon -certain copper-coloured
dresses introduced into thc ballet , the colour of which is complementary to some charming light blue costumes which have preceded them . 'The plot is somewhat difficult to understand , but that is of no consequence loan Alhambra audience , lt appears that two magical elements are introduced into the piece—the one the Cheval de Bronz , the other a certain bracelet , which possesses , amongst
other properties , the power of turning objectionable individuals into stone at the will of the wearer . 'The Great Bamboo ( Mr . Henry Paulton ) is apparently a polygamist , and his fourth wife Sou-Sou ( Miss Alice May ) , and also his fifth and latest wife Fold ( Miss Fanny Leslie ) , arc introduced to thc audience . Bamboo is tired of Sou-Sou ( No . 4 ) , and cares only for Pel ; i ( No . 5 ) . Tlie Prince
Toko ( Mr . Fred Leslie ) is also in love with Peki , but in neither case is the affection reciprocal , Peki being faithful to a certain farm labourer , Yanko ( Mr . L . Kelleher . ) Now comes the point of the Bronze Horse . lt appears that any onc who mounts this animal is conveyed aloft into space , and this is just what has happened to Yanko , who has either voluntarily or involuntarily taken a rash flight on
this preternaturally gifted steed . Consequently there is much shedding of tears on the part of Peki , who imagines that Yiniko has been lost in the clouds . Subsequently , however , Ynnko returns , much to the joy of I ' e / ii , but , of course , much to thc annoyance of Bamboo . Later on ( he magical bracelet changes hands , and comes into the possession of Peki , who immediately turns Bamboo , the Prime , and ( if we arc right ) Miyako into stone , Peki next permits the head only of Bamboo to
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
a Board comprising the following : Bros . C . Morton , P . M . 12 G 7 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Muncastcr , ' P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . S . D . ; Rev . W . H . Strickland , P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . Lindow Burns-Lindow , P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . S . W . ; R . Baxter , P . M . 1267 ; VV . B . Gibson , P . M . ng , P . P . G . Sec ; J . Barr , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Metcalfe , P . M . 310 : 1 . Sutherst , W . M . 04 , Sunderland ; J . ] . Robinson ,
P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . Tyler ; T . Mandle , P . M . 371 , P . G . D . C ; VV . Carlyle , P . M . 1400 , P . G . Sword Bearer ; G . Dalrvmple , P . M . 1 G 60 , P . G . Steward ; XV . Benlay , VV . M . 119 ; " VV . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . P . G . Reg . After the closing of thc Board of Installed Masters , the next portion of the ceremony was taken up by Bro . Baxter , P . M ., and finally , Bro . Ironmaster , P . M ., delivered
the address to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The following were the officers appointed : Bros . Dr . Calderwood , S . VV . ; Dr . Speirs , J . W . ; Rev . G . B . Armes , P . G . Chap . ; E . Chapman , Treasurer ; VV . Sharp , Secretary and Organist ; Dr . Braithwaite , S . D . ; J . Black , J . D . ; J . Lewthwaite , I . G . ; VV . Woosnam , J . Dyson , B . Grey , and VV . Blythe , Stewards ; VV . Towerson , D . C . ; S .
Braithwaite , Tyler . The lodge being closed , an adjournment was made to the Wheatsheaf Inn , where the brethren partook of a sumptuous repast , on the invitation of thc VV . M ., Bro . Kirkconnell . A very harmonious evening was spent by all , and during thc proceedings , a substantial amount was subscribed in aid of the Boys' School .
INSTRUCTION . WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — A numerously attended meeting of this lodge was held at the Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's , ICC , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., under the Preceptorship of Bro . Penncfather , when the Fifteen Sections were well rehearsed by thebrethren of the Percy Lodge of Instruction . Bros . S . E . Mess , VV . M . ; B . R . Pearcy , ' S . VV . ; and A . W . Fenner , j . W . The Sections were worked as follows : —
I ' IRST LECTUKE . ist Section Bro . Goodenough . 2 nd „ ... ... ... ,, Sproat . 3 rd ,, ... ... ... ,, C . Patrick . 4 th „ „ J . P . Cohen . 5 th •> » Sproat . Gth „ ,, II . J . Lardner . 7 th „ ,, H . I . Lardner .
SECOND LECTURE . ist Section Bro . A . R . Green . 2 nd „ „ D . Moss . 3 rd „ „ C Weeden . 4 th „ „ II . P . Isaac . 5 th „ ,, J . King . 'IHIRU LECTURE .
ist Section Bro . J . P . Cohen . 2 nd „ „ A . VV . Fenner . 3 rd , „ R . Pearcy . Bros . Moss , Pearcy , and Fenner were made honorary members ; several brethren were elected members . After the business was completed the lodge was closed in due form ,
and the brethren separated with fraternal greetings and a hope of spending many such pleasant evenings together . Another meetingof the West Smithfield Lodgeof Instruction was held atthe Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's , E . G ., on Monday , 4 th inst ., when the lodge was adjourned until thc last Monday in September .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
FRANCIS BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met for thc dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Comps . Thrupp , M . E . Z . ; W . Taylor , II . ; Cama , P . G . S . B . Middx ., LP . / . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , S . N . ; VV . 11 . Saunders , S . E . ; R . Saunders , 1 st Assistant ; and Metier , 2 nd Assistant . 'The
minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . Cama was presented with a Past Principal's jewel , in recognition of his services to the chapter . Several communications from absent members having been read , the chapter was closed and the companions adjourned toa cold collation . The usual toasts followed . Comp .
Walls responded upon behalf of "Thc Provincial Grand Officers . " " 'The Health of the Principals" was proposed by Comp . Saunders , ' and acknowledged by the M . E . Z . "The Health of the LP . / . " was given in flattering terms by the M . E . Z ., and the toast having been warmly received , Comp . Cama briefly responded , and the proceedings terminated .
WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 16 .-3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on the 30 II 1 ult . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Great delay occurred , owing to the non-arrival of one of the Principals , but , fortunately for the chapter , Comp . Green , P . Z ., being on a visit to the hotel , and finding the perplexing position the chapter was in , on solicitation gladly consented to assist ,
and being voted the post of honour , opened the chapter , assisted by M . E . Comps . Elliott , as II ., and Butt , J . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Capt . E . Pettett , who had been been previously successfully balloted for , being present , was raised to tlie Supreme Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by thc M . E . Z . presiding , who discharged the duties in a most exemplary
manner ; Comp . Lardner being the active prompter to the whole of the ceremony , a duty he ably performed , and which gave great satisfaction to the chapter . M . E . Comp . Elliott then rose and paid a high compliment to Comp . Green , P . Z ., not only for his * excellent working , but for the kind manner which had prompted him to give his services on thc present occasion . He could assure him that he had
not only his best thanks , but also those of the chapter , lor thc able way he had discharged the- Principal ' s duties , nnd , although only a small compliment , he should propose that a vote or thanks be given to him , the same to be recorded on the minutes of the chapter . Comp . II . Butt seconded the proposition , which was unanimously carried . Comp .
Green P . / .., 111 returning thanks , stated what he hail done that night gave him ^ real pleasure , and lie was glad lo find his services appreciated . The business of the riiccliiig being ended , the chapter was closed in due form . 'The following members were present : Comp .. G . S . Elliott , T . Butt , J . j Mallctf , S . K . ; Lardner , S . N . ; Goodenough , P . S . ; King , A , S . ; Patrick , Forss , and Marsh , Janitor .
Royal Arch.
HASTINGS . —Emulation Chapter ( No . 40 ) , — The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Castle Hotel , last week . Comp . Dr . Trollope conducted the ceremonies in a most masterly manner , thc retiring Principals each performing their difficult task very efficient !} -. The throe Principals for the ensuing year are Comps . Rev . Cave-Brown Cave , M . A ., M . E . Z . ; T . H . Cole , H . ; and F . Rossiter , J . The retiring first Principal was Comp . Dr . Croucher , and for thc very excellent
manner in which he performed thc duties of his office last week and during the previous two years , he was unanimously voted a P . Z . 's jewel . At the close of the business , which lasted three hours , the companions dined together , when the usual loyal and Craft toasts were drunk . Comp . Jos . Farncombc , Z ., No . 311 , responded to the toast of "The Principals of the various Chapters in Sussex , " and Comp . Major Gant to that of "The Visitors . " Thc companions spent a very pleasant evening .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge held its last meeting for the season at Anderton's Hote ) , on the 21 st ult ., when there were present among others Bros . A . Tisley , VV . M . ; Richnell , S . VV . ; Tinney , acting J . W . ; T . C Walls , G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; J . II . Dodson ,
M . O . and treasurer ; VV . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Works , P . M . and Sec . ; Bcdingfield . SiO . ; VV . E . Farrington , J . O . ; F . Farrington , S . D . ; C . Brown , J . D . ; Grugger , I . G . j VV . Farrington , jun ., Org . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . Dudley was duly advanced to thc Degree of a M . M . M . by the
VV . M . 'The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Walls acknowledged the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and then proposed "The Health of the VV . M . " Bro . Tisley having responded then gave "The Advanccc . " This pledge having been warmly drunk , Bro . Dudley made an amusing speech in response . "The Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . Richnell , S . VV . The 'T yler's toast having been called , the proceedings terminated .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . — 'This old encampment met at the Eel Pic Hotel , Twickenham , on thc 24 th ult . Among the members present were Sir Knights T . C . Walls , E . G . ; Dr . Saunders , 2 nd Capt . ; C . Driver , G . A . D . C , P . E . C . ; VV . Paas , P . E . C , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . E . C ., & c , Recorder ; F . Driver , C . of L . ; Graveley , S . B . ; VV . Roebuck , P . E . C . ; and II . J . Lardncr . 'The visitors were Sir Knights Thrupp , G . Recorder , & c , and R . \ V . Stewart . 'The proceedings were of a formal character , and merely consisted of reading thc minutes .
The members and their guests then adjourned to thc banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Sir Knights Driver and Thrupp responded upon iichali of "The ' Grand Officers . " "The Health of the ICC . " followed . Sir Knight Walls having replied , then gave " The Past Eminent Commander , " and at thc conclusion of his preface to the toast , respectively presented
Sir Knights Paas , Dewar , Koebuck , and Driver with a P . E . C's jewel , which had been unanimously voted to them at the previous meeting . Each recipient having briefly acknowledged the gift , " The Health of the Visitors , " coupled with the names of Sir Knights Thrupp and R . Stewart , followed . 'The pledge having been responded to , the proceedings terminated .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF NORTH ISLAND . 'The Quarterly Communication of the District Grand Lodge for the North Island of New Zealand , under thc E . C ., was held at the Masonic Hall , Wellington , on the 17 th of March last . Present : V . W . Bro . George Sisson Cooper . D . D . G . M ., as D . G . M . ; VV . Bros . Sir Edward
Osborne Gibbes , Bart ., D . G . S . W . ; C . A . Vallance , G . | . VV . ; Rev . Charles IL S . Nicholls , D . G . Chap . ; E . Drury Butts , D . G . Sec . ; A . Koch , D . G . Supt . of Works , as D . G . S . D . , * K . Wilson , D . G . J . D . ; Daniel Charles Maunsell , D . G . Steward ; Bros . Thomas M'Kcnzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . E . Taylor , S . W ., N . Z . Pacific , 517 ; I . M . Girdleston , W . M . Ledge Masterton , 1430 ; and
visitors . The District Grand I . odge was opened in form . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . J . Batt , D . G . Swd . Bearer , and P . J . O'Carroll , D . G . Steward . The minutes of thc quarterly communication of the iGth December , 1 SS 0 , having been printed and circulated , were
taken as read and confirmed . Thc roll of lodges was called , and responded to as follows : 517 , Ncw Zealand Pacific ; 1430 , Masterton ; 1 5 , Wellington ; 1720 , Greytown ; 1721 , United Manawalu ; 1812 , Heretaunga . The R . W . D . G . M . of Auckland was announced , and upon entering was received in due form .
The D . G . S ECKKTARY announced the issuing 61 the following dispensations since last communication : —For opening a new lodge at Nelson , to be named the Victory , first VV . M ., Bro . Leonard George Boor ; Bros William Byers Sealey , S . VV . ; Robert Wilkinson Pownall , J . VV . 'To Bro . Kenneth Wilson , VV . M . Wellington Lodge , 1 5 21 , to enable him to pass a candidate to the Second Degree at a less interval than lour weeks , but not less than one
week . 'The D . G . SECKKTARY announced the receipt of two letters from Bros . Diniant and Mountain , which were referred to the Board of General Purposes . A fetter was read from Bro . 10 W ' .-irbu / loii , VV . M . of
I . odge United Maiunvatu , 1 7 , as to the right of li . A . 's . -iiidl- ' . C . ' . s lo vote and speak in open lodge . Several of lhe brethren having stated what was the custom in thc lodges to which they were affiliated , the matter was referred to tin * Board of General Purpciies , to report at thc tie-it Oiiaileily Communication of Distiict Grand Lodge .
New Zealand.
The D . G . SECRETARY announced the receipt of a warrant of constitution from Grand Lodge for the St . John's Lodge , Featherston . Thc number on thc roll of " lodges was iSSS . Several certificates were reported to have been issued during thc last three months . On behalf of the Treasurer , several sums , amounting to
£ 84 3 s ., were announced as received . There had also been received a special quarterage fee of £ 15 17 s . from the Victoria Lodge , towards the reduction of the District Grand Lodge debt . A sum of £ 20 had been paid to the trustees of tbe Pacific Lodge towards thc reduction of the loan to the District Grand Lodge ; and a further sum of £ 40 had been voted by the Board of General Purposes to the same object , and
would be paid immediately . On the motion of Bro . KOCH , D . G . S . of Wrks ., seconded by Bro . M'KENZIE , P . D . G . S . D ., a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Victoria Lodge for its very handsome donation , and a hope was expressed that thc same liberal spirit would be shown by other lodges that had promised donations , but had not yet paid .
Bro . GRAHAM , D . G . M . of Auckland , who had just returned from Europe , spoke of thc pleasure hc had enjoyed while in London from his visits to lodges in thc metropolis , and the invariable courtesy hc had met with from Grand Lodge Officers and others . Hc was pleased to state that the working of lodges in Ncw Zealand compared favourably
with those at home . The D . G . M . returned thc thanks of thc lodge to thc Right VVorshipful brother for his remark's . Nothing further offering , the District Grand Lodge was closed in form , after prayer offered by the D . G . CHAPLAIN , and adjourned .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
WANGANUL—Rutland Lodge ( No . 273 , E . C . ) ¦ —The most important ceremony in connection with Freemasonry that has ever taken place here was the opening of this lodge , on the 31 st March last . The service was a ' full choral onc , under thc direction of Bro . Holden , assisted by Bro . John Stevenson at the harmonium , and proved exceedingly impressive . 'The following are the office-bearers : Bros . Anchor , VV . M . M . ; Sewell , S . VV . ; Matthews , J . W . j Fleetwood , M . O . ; H . Nathan , S . O . ; Culpan ,
J . O . ; Nicholas , Treasurer ; Wales , Secretary ; Cenci , Registrar ; Horn , S . D . ; Spurdle , J . D . ; Robinson , D . C ; Kccsing , I . G . ; Firth , Tyler ; and Richmond , Steward . As many as forty brethren were advanced . Thc VV . M . M ., Bro . Anchor , conducted the ceremony in an efficient manner , and the lodge was closed in the usual form . The brethren then adjourned to Bro . F . VV . Evans ' , where refreshments were provided , and an hour or two was spent fraternally .
Amusements.
Amusements .
ALHAMBRATllEATRli . — "TheBionzellorse . "—The production of "The Bronze Horse" atthe Alhambra may b < s unhesitatingly pronounced an enormous success . Vvith the exception perhaps of thc Ballet of Birds , and the celebrated China Ballet , there has never been a more gorgeous spectacle presented to the Alhambra loving public than thc Japanese Ballet , introduced in the third act of this
piece . And having said thus much , it may be safel y inferred that the chief object of the frequenters of this establishment was fully attained—such was indeed plainly manifested by the enthusiastic reception given , not only to old favourites , but also to the new stars and company generally , on Monday night . Never has the Alhambrai been more crowded than it was at the opening of this
promising piece . The resources of thc box ollice , howe / er , under the courteous direction of Mr . Boss , were fully equal to the occasion , in spite of the rush which invariably occurs when anything new is produced at this house . 'Too much praise cannot be accorded to the general manager of thc theatre , Mr . Sutton , for the admirable arrangements for the ventilation of the auditorium , a most important point 0
with the thermometer at X 5 . Mr . Howard Paul maybe also congratulated upon his libretto , and upon the excellent order into which he has drilled the staff under his command . The scenery throughout tl-. c whole play is superb , the room in Miyako ' s farmhouse being especially worthy of attention as illustrating in gorgeous colour all thc peculiarities of Japanese decoration . Mr . Hann is the able desiquer . All the details of the piece were carried out with as much
precision as if the play had been on the stage six months , the Bronze Horse and other properties reflecting much credit on Mr . Sloman , thc talented machinist , assisted by Mr . Buckley . That the costumes were all strikingly original in design and gorgeous in their colouring need scarcely be said , but Miss Fisher and the Messrs . May may be particularly congratulated upon -certain copper-coloured
dresses introduced into thc ballet , the colour of which is complementary to some charming light blue costumes which have preceded them . 'The plot is somewhat difficult to understand , but that is of no consequence loan Alhambra audience , lt appears that two magical elements are introduced into the piece—the one the Cheval de Bronz , the other a certain bracelet , which possesses , amongst
other properties , the power of turning objectionable individuals into stone at the will of the wearer . 'The Great Bamboo ( Mr . Henry Paulton ) is apparently a polygamist , and his fourth wife Sou-Sou ( Miss Alice May ) , and also his fifth and latest wife Fold ( Miss Fanny Leslie ) , arc introduced to thc audience . Bamboo is tired of Sou-Sou ( No . 4 ) , and cares only for Pel ; i ( No . 5 ) . Tlie Prince
Toko ( Mr . Fred Leslie ) is also in love with Peki , but in neither case is the affection reciprocal , Peki being faithful to a certain farm labourer , Yanko ( Mr . L . Kelleher . ) Now comes the point of the Bronze Horse . lt appears that any onc who mounts this animal is conveyed aloft into space , and this is just what has happened to Yanko , who has either voluntarily or involuntarily taken a rash flight on
this preternaturally gifted steed . Consequently there is much shedding of tears on the part of Peki , who imagines that Yiniko has been lost in the clouds . Subsequently , however , Ynnko returns , much to the joy of I ' e / ii , but , of course , much to thc annoyance of Bamboo . Later on ( he magical bracelet changes hands , and comes into the possession of Peki , who immediately turns Bamboo , the Prime , and ( if we arc right ) Miyako into stone , Peki next permits the head only of Bamboo to