Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The General Committee of this Institution held their usual monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Saturday last . Bro . Raynham W . Steward P . G . D , occup i ed the chair , and thf-re vvere present Bros . S . Richardson , A . Bryant , G . Gardner , C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . L .

Mather , A . G . D . of C ; W . Roebuck , P . G . S . B . ; F . Adlard , C . H . Webb , A . E . Gladvvill , Joyce Murray , Charles Belton , W . Maple , A . Durrant , George P . Gillard , H . S . Goodall , H . W . Hunt , J . Moon , W . H . Saunders , and F . 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 , six petitions were presented and considered , and the names ordered to be placed on the list of candidates for the election in April next . Two applications by ex-pupils for grants towards outfit vvere favourably entertained , and the proceedings terminated shortly afterwards with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Dedication Of New Masonic Hall, Mirfield Lodge, No. 1102, Mirfield.

DEDICATION OF NEW MASONIC HALL , MIRFIELD LODGE , No . 1102 , MIRFIELD .

Friday , the 2 nd inst ., will long be remembered as a redletter day by the brethren of the Mirfield Lodge , as on that day vvas consummated the wish and desire of those brethren for many years past , namely , thi formal dedication and opening of their New Masonic Hall . The corner-stone of the building was laid on March 22 nd last , that day being the 21 st anniversary of the date of the

warrant of the lodge , and now , before the close ot the Jubilee year of her Majesty , it has been completed , and Friday ' s ceremonial put the keystone to the building . Before proceeding to give an account o the proceedings , a description of the Hall will not be out of place . On fhe ground floor there is reading-room , 20 ft . by 16 ft ., diningroom , 29 ft . by 25 ft ., billiard-room , 25 ft . by 19 ft . 4 in .,

spacious entrance hall , large cloak-room , bar , lavatory , & c , also caretaker ' s living-room . On the first floor , lodge-room , 48 ft . 9 in . by 25 ft ., instruction-room , 25 ft . by 16 ft ., robing-room , store-room , good roomy landing , and two bed-rooms for caretaker . On the basement , heating apparatus chamber and keeping and wine cellars . Special care has been taken in fitting up the building both in

heating , lighting , and ventilation , ' and now that it is finished it stands a monument of the perseverance and determination of the Mil field brethren in providing themselves a habitation which is an ornament to the parish and a credit to the lodge . The whole of the works have been carried out under the superintendence of Bro . John Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., architect , Mirfield , and Bro . A . A .

Stott , P . M ., architect , Mirfield and Heckmondwike . The brethren assembled at 2 . 0 p . m ., and the ! odge " was openr-d by Bro . J . H . Simpson , W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . Bailey , S . W . ' , W . M . elect ; F . H . Hare , J . W . ; T . Lang , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Wilson , Sec ; J . Womack , S . D . ; F . J . Crowther , J . D . j J . Barker , P . M ., as LG . ; M . Deadman , Org . j J . Hilton and W . Beaumont , Stwds . j

W . Booth , T . B . Fairclough , P . M . j John Walmslev , P . M . ; Jas . Walmsley , P . M . ; John Crowther , P . Ml ; J . T . Barras , P . M . ; Jos . Milner , G . Jackson , W . H . Wilson , W . H . Wilkinson , C . E . Sutcliffe , and T . Porritt . Visitors : Bros . I . H . Pearson , 1301 ; J . Mitchell , 1214 ; W . Cocking , W . M . elect 2035 ; W . Fitton , P . M . 17 S 3 and 2035 ; A . Macaulay , VV . M . 25 S ; J . R . Welsman , P . M .

600 and 1561 ; T . Gledhill , 258 ; J . H . Rayner , P . M . 3 S 0 ; J . H . Stocks , 1514 ; S . Sinkinson , S . D . 25 S ; VV . Rilev , 25 S ; F . Fearnside , 974 ; T . Helliwell , P . M . 20 S ; J . Robinson , S . W . 788 ; G . Horsfall , P . M . 1514 ; G . H . Sykes , 652 ; W . Forrest , 221 and 37 ; T . Buckland , Sec . 1231 ; J . Rhodes , S . D . 1231 ; H . Blackburn , P . M . S 27 ; Lewis Lee , S . W . 827 ; Edwin Lee , VV . M . 827 ; G . T .

Bull , P . M . 750 j and G . H . Holdroyd , S . W . 1514 . After the minutes of last lodge meeting had been confirmed , Pro . T . W . Tew , P . G . D . of England , Prov . G . M . of West Yorkshire , entered the lodge , accompanied by the following brethren , viz . : Bros . H . Smith , P . G . D ., Deputy P . G . M . ; C L . Mason , 304 and 20 C 9 , P . G . Treasurer , as Prov . S . G . W . ; G . Newton , 1019 , P . P . J . G . W ., as Prov .

J . G . W . ; J . W . Fourness , 1211 , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . K . Ibberson , 1102 , Prov . G . Reg . ; H . G . E . Green , 1019 , Prov . G . Sec ; C . E . Rhodes , 20 S , Prov . S . G . D . ; A . A , Stott , 1102 , as Prov . J . G . D . ; R . Castle , 750 , Prov . G . S , of W . j J . C . Monckman . 101 S , P . P . G . D . C , as Prov . G . D . C ; W . Stott , 61 , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; W . F , Smithson , 1211 , 1001 , W . M . 212 S , P . P . G . D .. as Prov . G .

Purst . ; J . W . Turner , 521 , and E . Lord , 910 , Prov . G . Stewards j S . Barraud , 304 , as Prov . G . Tyler ; J . Booth , 25 S , P . P . G . W . ; J . Ibberson , 1102 , P . P . G . Reg . ; John Barker , 1102 , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Davis , Sio , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Poppleton , S 27 , P . P . G . D . C ; W . J . Beck , 2 S 9 , P . P . G . D . C ; and R . Williamson , 521 , P . P . G . D . ; and proceeded with the ceremony of dedication , which he

performed in his usual able and impressive manner , and delivered a very interesting oration , alluding to the history of Mirfield as a parish , and different matters referring to the Mirfield Lodge . The corn , wine , and oil were carried by Bros . John Barker , P . M . ; John Walmslev , P . M . ; and James Barker , P . M ., respectively ; Ihe salt by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., Bro . Deadman acting as

acolyte . The musical part of the ceremony was ably performed by Bros . Riley , Holdroyd , Calverley , and Fearnside , while Bro . Pearson presided at the organ . At the completion of the ceremony the principal P . M . 's , Officers , and brethi en of the Iodge vvere presented to the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , alter vvhich the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed .

Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., then took the chair vacated by the Prov , Grand Master , and Bros . J . H . Simpson , W . M ., and J . B . Fairclough , P . M ., presented Bro . Walter Bailey , S . W ., W . M . elect , for installation , Bro . T . W . Tew , P . G . M ., reading the antient charges . The officers resigned their collars , and all the brethren below the rank of Installed Masters retired . Bro . John

Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Works , then took the chair , having Bros . J . K . Ibberson , P . M ., P . G . Reg ., and A . A . Stott , P . M ., in the Wardens' chairs , and opened a Board of Installed Masters , when Bro . W . Bailey having been admitted was du ' y installed into the chair of K . S . according to antient custom , in the presence of the Prov . Grand Master , D . P . G . M ., and Provincial Grand Officers and Past

Dedication Of New Masonic Hall, Mirfield Lodge, No. 1102, Mirfield.

Masters , . 18 in number ; this being one of , if not the largest number of installed Masters vvhich have ever been present at the Mirfield Lodge . Bro . Simpson was invested with the collar of I . P . M ., and Bro . J . K . Ibberson explained the jewel of that Degree . After the Board of Installed Masters vvas c ' osed , the brethren vvere re-admitted , and the newly-installed Master

having been duly proclaimed was saluted . The wor kin- ; tools vvere given by Bros . T . B . Fairclough , P . M ., John Barker , P . M ., and A . A . S ' otr , P . M . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master presented the W . M . with the warrant , Book of Constitutions , and by-laws . Bro . Bailey , W . M ., then appointed and invested the following officers , who , as they vvere brought up to the dais ,

were introduced to the visiting brethren by the INSTALLING MASTER in a few well chosen words : Bros . F . H . Hare , S . W . ; W . Wilson , J . W . ; Thos . Lang , P . M ., Treas . F . J . Crowther , Sec ; J . Womack , S . D . ; T . W . Spro ' ulle , J . D . ; A . A . Stott , P . M ., D . of C ; J . Hilton , I . G . ; M . Deadman , Orsr . ; W . Beaumont and Jos . Milner , Stwds . ; and W . Booth , Tyler .

The address to the W . M . vvas given by Bro . J . K . Ibberson , P . M . ; to the Wardens by Bro . A . A . Stott , P . M . ; and to the brethren by Bro . John Barker , P . M . Various useful and valuable presents having been made to the lodge , viz ., collars and gauntlets , by Bro . J . H . Simpson , I . P . M . ; organ , by Bro . W . Bailey , W . M . j tessellated pavement , by Bro . W . Wilson , J . W . j and

others by Bros . Fairclough , P . M ., and J . Womack , S . D . A hearty vote of thanks vvas proposed by Bro . J BARKER , P . M ., seconded by Bro . J AMES BARKER , P . M ., and carried nem . con . A letter was also read from Bro . E . T . Ingham , P . P . G . R . Cambridge , forwarding a donation to the Building Fund , which vvas duly acknowledged . Bro . John Baker , P . M . was again elected member of the Charity Committee , and

after the usual business of the lodge had been transacted , " Hearty good wishes " vvere expressed by the PROV . G . MASTER , and DEPUTY G . MASTER , both of them congratulating the brethren who had taken part in the ceremonial of the dav in the efficient manner in which it had been performed , the Deputy specially remarking how pleased he was to see that so many of the P . M . 's of the lodge were able to take a prominent part in the ceremony .

The PROV . G . MASTER also congratulated Bros . Barker , Stott , and J . K . Ibberson on the success of the whole of the arrangements made for that day's proceedings , vvhich had been brought to a conclusion without the slightest hitch of any kind . " Hearty good wishes " were further expressed by representatives of Lodges , 37 , 20 S , 221 , 25 S , 2 S 9 , 302 , 304 , 3 S 0 , 521 , 600 , G 52 , ' 75 o , 7 SS , Sio , S 27 , 910 ,

974 , 1001 , 101 S , 1019 , 1211 , 121 4 , 12 3 1 , 1 3 01 , 1514 , 1561 , 178 . } , 2035 , 2069 , and 2128 . The lodge was then closed , and Prov . G . Lodge retired , and the brethren adjourned to the Black Bull Hotel , where Bro . and Mrs . Beaumont had prepared a sumptuous repast , after partaking of vvhich the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , and thus was this important day for the Craft in Mirfield brought to a close .

Grand Lodge Of All Scottish Freemasonry In India.

GRAND LODGE OF ALL SCOTTISH FREEMASONRY IN INDIA .

The following address vvas presented at the last quarterly communication on the 22 nd October to M . W . Bro . Sir Henry Morland , by the officers and members of his Grand Lodge . To Most Worshipful Brother Sir Henry Morland , Grand Master of all Scottish Freemasonry in India .

"We , the undersigned Officers and Members of your Grand Lodge , now approach you , Most Worshipful Sir , with our congratulations on your having received the distinction of Knighthood at the hands of Her Imperial Majesty the Queen-Empress . " Called twice by the suffrages of your fellow-citizens to the important civic post which you now occupy , no further

proof could be needed of the esteem and respect in which you are held by them j nor of their appreciation of your conspicuous ability and integrity . Therefore in honouring you with Knighthood , vvhen in the capacity of Chairman of the Corporation of the City of Bombay you placed at the foot of the Throne a loyal address congratulating Her Imperial Majesty on her long and prosperous reign ,

extending over fifty years , Her Imperial Majesty also honoured the citizens of Bombay , by whom you were twice elected to your high office , and by whom you were deputed to convey to her the assurance of their deep devotion and unswerving loyalty . " Moreover , Freemasonry has been brought within the range of the distinction conferred upon you j for those

qualifications , vvnich have made you eminent as a citizen and as a man , and to vvhich you owe your present high position , vvere fostered and developed in the bosom of the Crait . By a happy coincidence you not only , for the second time hold ofiice as Chairman of the Corporation of this City , but for the second time also you wield your Hiram as our Grand Master . The achievement vvas hailed with

acclamation when in the early part of your former administration , you were instrumental in biinging about the rehabilitation of the Grand Lodge of all Scottish Freemasonry in India , which had lapsed into and long remained a Provincial Grand Lodge only . Such an achievement vvas in itself a title to greatness j it proved your fitness for the position you held , and gave sure promise of the splendid

future which was in store for you and your Grand Lodge . You have won the warm affection of all , who serving under your Banner have had opportunities afforded to them of witnessing the dignity , the impartiality , the wisdom and the tact vvith vvhich you have discharged the duties of your exalted office , and vve deem ourselves specially privileged in

being Members of your Grand Lodge . "We pray the Great Architect of the Universe for your long life , health , happiness and prosperity , and may you for many years to come continue to preside over us , affording to all true and faithful Freemasons a bright and glorious example to follow . " ( Signatures )

Bro . T . Sutherland , M . P ., presided at the 47 th annual meeting , held at the offices in Leadenhall-street on Tuesday , of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company . The report , under the circumstances of the past year , was of a satisfactory character .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

VVhen " The Pointsman " is witndravvn from the Olympic , it is probable an adaptation from Mr . Rider Haggard's " Jess" will be put on , Mr . Willard playing the chief part . Mr . Ben Greet will also appear . Miss Hewitt will rest until her tour commences . Whether she gives up management or not is not yet made known .

» The busy season is once more upon us . Oa Monday a new drama , called " Siberia , " is to be produced at the Princesses . Bro . Toole the same night re-appears in the "Butler . " About the i . -jth Mr . Buchanan ' s new

play will have its first performance at the Haymarket . Mr . Wilson Barrett and the Empire Palace ( to be graced by the M . W . Grand Master ) both began on the 22 nd ult , and on Monday last "The Two Roses " was revived at the Criterion . # % #

True burlesque can be seen nightly at the London Pavilion where M . Brunin , from Paris , Appears every evening in his celebrated character as a " Lady of the corps de Ballet . " Nothing more funny than this has been done anywhere of late . He burlesques the style of

dancing , the mode of coming on and exit , the steps , bows , taking ot encores , dress , and all the business , and causes hearty laughter from his audience . The usual excellent programme is put before the public to enhance the pleasantness of the evening , and Bro . Ed . Swanborough now reigns as Treasurer , looking well and happy .

Mr . Geo . Edwardes announces that at Christmas he will in his new burlesque , " Frankenstein , " by Richard-Henry , excel all his former efforts . This is saying a great deal . He has ga hered round him a very talented company , vvhich must make a heavy salary list , amongst them being Bros . Fred Leslie , F . Lonnen , J . D'Auban , Messrs . G . Stone , F . Thornton , Charles Ross , and Cyril Maude j

Misses Farren , Marion Hood , Camille D Arville , Sylvia Grey , Sybil Grey ( the two names very confusing ) , J . McNulty , Lizzie Wilson , Lily Ernest , and Emily Cross . Mr . Robert Martin , of "Ballyholly" and " Killa ' oe " renoun , will contribute to the incidental song's . The dresses will be again designed by Mr . Percy Anderson . Bro . Meyer Lutz , P . M . 1319 , will compose much of the musc ^ md

conduct the orchestra . Messrs . Beverley , banks , and Perkins will be responsible for the scene painting , and the dresses will be executed by Madame Auguste and Miss Fisher . Mr . John D . 'Auban will look after the ballets , the chorus will be materially increased , and the whole produced under Bro . Charles Harris ' s management . " Miss Esmeralda " will be played at matinees then .

Bro . Edward Terry , last Thursday , produced at his thea're Mr . Lloyd ' s " Woman Hater , " which he played originally at Newcastle , where it met vvith warm approval . Whatever good fortune may attend this farce in three acts it will be owing , not to its author's skill , but to its very clever depictor of the title io ! e . The plot is not new , The third act , vvhich is by far the best and in marked

contrast to the second , deals vvith a subject vvhich has formed the groundwork of much hilarity in farces before . Mr . Bundy vvho has arrived at middle age and been looked upon as a woman hater—for he is always saying that railway accidents , earthquakes , and everything terrible in the wo : Id are owing to women—is suddenly found to adore the sex . Before he knows where he is he has been

engaged to three ladies at once . Mrs . Joy has accepted him tor her third spouse j Mrs . Walton , to whom he has shown much politeness , will not wait for him to speak the necessary words but tells him she is his j and Mrs Brewster , whom he had proposed to by letter , accepts , but not till long after he had given up all hope of hearing from her , and so had become engaged to Mrs ,

Joy . Complications necessarily follow ; however , he marries the one ot his deepest choice , but on the very wedding alternoon he is seized by mistake and clapped into a lunatic asylum in the place of Mrs . Walton ' s brother . In Dr . Lane ' s establishment all the characters of the play meet , each avowing himself or herself sane and pitying the others as insane . This time-worn stage business as worded up by

Bro . Terry and his able company , evokes hearty laughter . It must be admitted that though not novel in its plot , the third act is highly amusing . Many pieces of this description exhaust all their fun in the first two acts , but " The Woman Hater" quite freshens up throughout the last act . Bro . Terry has a character in vvhich he revels , exactly

suited to his peculiar gifts , wherein he grotesquely illustrates the despair of Samuel Bundy . He is well supported by Bro . Alfred Bishop ( the new l . G . 1319 ) , as Dr . Lane , vvho , it is needless to say , pays great attention to his make up . This excellent actor is so carefully got up , that one can scarcely recognise who it is playing the part .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . H . JEPSON . Bro . H . Jepson , M . R . C . S ., died on the 22 nd ult ., at his icsidence , Hamptor .-on- Thames , and vvas buried at Hampton Church on the following Monday . Bro . Jepson could claim being one of the oldest Masons in England . He was born in September , 1797 , and consequently vvas in his 91 st year . He came from Colnbrook to Hampton in 1 S 22 , and

vvas initiated in that year in the Harmony Lodge , No . 255 , which then held its meetings at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . He did not take a very active part in the Craft ; but when the Hemming Lodge was launched in 1374 he became a founder , and vvas its Treasurer for a short time . Having resigned that position , he continued , however , to be on its books till his lamented decease , and was regularly returned

to the Grand Lodge as a subscribing member . In the village where he had lived so many years he was highly respected . In his prime he had been an athelete of no mean powers , and vvas always a zealous disciple of Izaak Walton . His loss will be greatly felt in the community in which he mingled . His funeral vvas attended by a vast concourse of persons of every degree , which testified to the estimable worth of the venerable deceased ,