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I . P . M . ; J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; S . W . George Hunt , J . ' VV . ; Charles E . Austin , P . M . Treas . ; George Carter , Sec . ; James Radford , S . D . ; Henry L . Kobbercls , P . P . G . Or . anist ; Chas . S . Allott , LG . ; George Enticknap , SlS . ; Henry Heap , Tyler ; Samuel Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; T . Killbcuir , P . M . ; T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . T . ; Joseph Maiden , G . Caprecl , ancl W . E . Pickles . Visitors : VV . Newman , P . P . G . Reg ., West Lancashire ;
C . M . Brirle , P . P . G . D . C . Leicestershire and Rutland ; Edward Galea , 515 , Malta ; W . W . Dawson , VV . M . 1219 ; Charles Herman , 27 ; George F . Pringle , 1094 ; Thomas Stafford , S . D . 4 S 1 ; J . Buckley Seel , S . VV . 1730 ; F . Naggior , R . A . Howell , 27 ; E . Goldsmith , 10 S 3 ; James McAllister , ancl R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The brethren met at six o'clock to tea , and at G . 50 assembled in the lodge-room , when thc lodge was opened
in the usual manner , and thc minutes of the previous meeting read and conliimecl . Bro . Joseph llalden was then jiassed to the Degree of F . C . The VV . M . delivered the address and explained the working tools , after which Bro . Geo . W . Wilson , I . P . M ., delivered the charge to thc candidate , and Bro . George Hunt , J . W ., gave the lecture on the first tracing board . The whole of the work was most satisfactorily performed , ancl did great credit to all
concerned . Bro . J . L . Hine , S . W ., P . P . G . S . W ., shortly afterwards rose , and , addressing the W . M ., said , that in pursuance of a resolution , moved and seconded at t } ic previous meeting , he begged to inform the members that the illuminated " address which it was proposed should be sent to the St . John ' s Lodge , Boston , Mass ., was completed , and that ' the same should ( after thc brethren had inspected it ) be forwarded to the W . M . of the said lodge .
The address , which was handsomely engrossed on vellum , read as follows : — " To the Worshipful Master of the St . John ' s Lodge , Freemasons' Temple , Boston , Mass . —Greeting . At a regular meeting of the Shakespeare Lodge , No . 1009 , holding under the Constitutions of England , on the third day of October , 1 SS 1 , it was unanimously resolved that having heard from our esteemed Bro . C . E .
Austin , P . JVL , a report of his recent visit to your lodge , wherein he states that he was most kindly ancl Masonically received ancl entertained by you , this lodge desires to return to you their fraternal thanks and hi . h appreciation . They look forward to the time , which they hope is not far distant , when they may have an opportunity of reciprocating your kindness . By the interchange of such fraternal greetings they are assured that
although severed by the great Atlantic , Afasons are nevertheless united firmly in those grand principles upon which Freemasonry is founded . They take this opportunity of offering to you their deep sympathy ancl condolence in the severe loss your country has sustained in the death of your late President and their eminent Bro . General Garfield . Signed on behalf of the members of the Shakespeare Lodge , No . 1000 . ' ' I RA . vK A . Hui . r , VV . M .
" J . L . HINE , S . VV ., P . P . G . S . W . " " GEORGE HUNT , J . W . "GEO . CARTEK , Secretary . "F . M . H ., Cooper-street , Manchester . " This interesting proceeding concluded the business of the evening , ami after " Hearty good wishes" had teen expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in
peace and harmony at S . 25 . A very enjoyable two hours was passed by the brethren at the social board , in the course of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , as was that of "The Newly-passed Brother , " who returned thanks , and a very pleasing incident was the appearance of that veteran in Masonry , Bro . Henry L . Robberds , P . P . G . Organist .
PENARTH . —Windsor Lodge ( No . 1754 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Friday , thc 4 th inst . ' 'The lodge was opened at three o ' clock p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Guthrie , after which the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . VV . D . John , was presented by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who was present on the occasion , to the chair , and the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . D . Hopkins , I . P . M . of the
lodge . Votes of thanks were accorded to Bro . Tennant for his ' attendance , to Bro . Guthrie for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of Master for the past year , and to Bro . D . Hopkins for the skilful way in which he had performed the arduous duty of installing officer . Bro . VV . 1 .. Johns having been formally installed in the chair of King Solomon , he proceeded to appoint his ofiicers for , the ensuing year . The following brethren were invested :
Bros . Guthrie , I . P . M . j B . Arthur , S . W . ; F . P . Adcy ? P . G . S . J . W . ; G . Kennedy , Chap . ; I . O : Lewis , Treas . ; W . J . B . Fry , Sec . ; F . S . N . Johnson , D . C ; F . C . Hodges , S . D . ; W . L . Hawkins , J . D . ; Lewis Hopkins , Org . ' ; A . Boelti , I . G . ; A . Calaminus ancl T . Austin , Stwds . ; and A . Jenkins , 'T yler . Bro . Atkins , P . P . G . Org ., presided at the organ during thc ceremonies . 1 he lodirc having been closed , the brethren repaired to
the Penarth Hotel , where a banquet was served up in excellent style by Bro . Wain , which was presided over by Bro . W . D . John , supported by Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Tennant , and other distinguished brethren . The usual Masonic toasts , interspersed with songs , occupied the remaining part of the clay . Altogether a most enjoyable lime was . spent . The following visitors from other lodges were in attendance : Bros . Frederick Atkins , P . P . G . Org . ; P . T . BattenJames Saunders , Albert Edward , I . P . M . ;
, Charles P . Evans , Silurian , VV . M . ; William Austice , Bute ; J . C . Sladen , Caradoc j John P . Hutchins , Ogmore , W . M . ; T . Leyshon , Cambrian , W . M . ; W . Mitchell , Canynges ; G . Bowain , 9 G 0 ; VV . Churchman , < fm ; T . Williams , I . P . M . Glamorgan ; T . G . Holder , Sec . 36 , Glamorgan ; Charles Cross , Glamorgan ; D . Watson , P . M . Glamorgan ; F . S . Sharp , Peace and Harmony ; Thomas Dickson , W . M . of the Merlin ; James Harman , I . P . M . Bute and Windsor .
WEST HARTLEPOOL . — Stranton Lodge ( No . iS . 2 ) . —On Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the installation of Bro . W . J . Young , J . P ., as VV . M . of this lodge lnuk place , the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . VV . Cameron , P . G . S . W ., the retiring W . M ., in the presence of a large body of brethren , many from distant lodges . Thc
VV . M . appointed and invested Ins officers for the ensuing year as follows -. Bros . John Brown , S . W . ; I .. VV . Simpson , J . W . ; C . Lane , D . C ; 'Taylor , Treas . ; T . Metcalfe , " Sec . ; J . E . Davison , S . D . ; J . F . Wilson , J . D . ; G . T . Walker , Org . ; Ilobson , I . G . ; and Atkinson , 'T yler . The banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , and was attended by _ large number of brethren , among others
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being : Bros . Joseph Dodds , M . P . ; Knowlcs , J . P . ; and Hunton , J . P ., Stockton ; the Mayor of Hartlepool ( Bro . John Horslcy , J . P . ); Bros . Baumann , VV . M . 7 G 4 ; Alex . Hey , 509 ; Dr . Gourley , J . P ., P . P . G . S . W . ; and the following Past Masters : Bros . Coxon , Pearson , Hudson , Glendenning , Carter , Brunton , Cascbournc , Armstrong , Harpley , and Tate .
INSTRUCTION . YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) - — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , E ., on thc 1 st inst . Bro . W . Cross , Secretary , was W . M ., supported by Bros . J . Andrews , P . M ., S . W . ; J . R . Shinglield , J . W . ; G . N . Stephens , S . D . ; J . Taylor , J . D . ; ancl E . W . Walter , W . M . 554 , I . G . Also Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Hawcs , C Warman , and others .
Lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was worked in a manner which elicited from Bro . Barnes , P . M ., some very flattering remarks . Bro . J . Andrews worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . Bro . Andrews , P . M ., was electee ! W . M . for the meeting on the Sth inst . On thc proposition of Bro . Walter , W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . 13 arnes , who has previously filled that position , was
unanimously elected to the post of Preceptor of the lodge , which , in the unavoidable resignation of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 , he had kindly consented to occupy . 'The result was heartily welcomed , and Bro . Barnes stated thc conditions on which he had determined to again take up the duties of the Preceptor of the Yarborough Lodge . Among these he mentioned that in his , at times unavoidable absence he should depute Bro . Past Master Andrews to perform his duties for him , feeling sure
that the respect in which Bro . Andrews was held would ensure a ready compliance with his dictation . Bro . Andrews having expressed the pleasure it would afford to him at any time to discharge any duty the lodge of instruction might require of him , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Another change , which togetherwith the important one already noted , is that the lodge meetings will be held uninterruptedly every Tuesday euening . We trust to sec this old ancl useful lodge attain its previous large and influential character .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The animal festival of this successful lodge of instruction took place on 'Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at tlie Bridge Mouse Motel , Lcndon Bridge , the usual place of meeting , the Mansion I louse Restaurant , not being sufficiently large to accommodate the large number of brethren attending . 'The chair was taken by Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , the Preceptor of the lodge , supported by the following brethren : Bros . Henri Hue ,
S . VV . ; J . T . Tanqucray , J . W . ; S . T . H . Saunders , S . D . ; J . II . ' Davidson , J . D . ; ' S . VV . Shaw , I . G 7 ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; A . VV . Durct , D . C ; A . C Tanqueray , A . 1 'ocock , and C E . Barnctt , Stewards ; and J . D . Langton , Secretary . There was a strong muster of the members , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; II . C . Francis , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . Richards , G . S . Lodge ; Benjamin
1 . illwood , P . M . 32 S ; VV . A . Dawson , P . M . 176 S ; F . Pendirer , P . M ., P . M . 33 ; F . R . Stavell , P . M . 17 G . S ; W . E . Haycock , P . M . 119 G ; Jos . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; Wigginston , P . M . 1503 ; J . W . Iloddinott , W . M . 1 S 1 ; Henry Grey , 1 S 20 ; L . Pocock , 1 S 1 S ; J . Slade , 16 S 5 ; H . B . Chamberlain , 13 G 4 ; Howard Smith , 1 S 1 S ; J . VV . Baldwin , 1 C 92 ; W . K . Wylie , SGy ; F . G . Bampfyldc , 1 S 20 ; II . F . Paget , 194 ; Henry Garland , 1 G 73 ; W . G . Kentish , 1293 ; C .
Dudley , 3 G 0 ; F . H . Gruggen , 1 G 70 ; "I . E . Mundy , 1070 ; V . R . Schalch , 1 S 20 ; A . Reynolds , 1 S 20 ; F . Stafford , 15 SG ; J . Brignall , 15 SG ; Arthur Proudfoot , 201 ; W . W . Morgan , 111 ; Theo . Drew , 1 G 73 ; E . W . Parkes , 5 G 9 ; and C . Patrick , 1227 . 'The installation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., acting as the Installing Master , and Bro . Joseph Langton , P . M ., as thc W . M . elect . The following
ofiicers were then appointed for the next meeting : —Bros . Shaw , S . VV . ; Stoddart , J . W . ; Money , S . D . ; Barnctt , J . D . ; and S . T . H . Saunders , I . G . ; ancl were regularly invested by the VV . M . Bro . Durct , P . M ., was appointed D . C , and Bro . J . D . Langton , Sec . The usual addresses were then given by the Installing Master , to whom a cordial vote of thanks was passed for his kindness in performing the ceremony . After which the lodge was duly closed .
'The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was served in an admirable manner , rctlecting great credit on the manager , Bro . Yardley . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the VV . M ., that of "The Grand Officers" being responded to by Bro . Fenn , P . G . D ., " who also proposed " The W . M . of the Evening , " to which Bro .
Langton replied . Success to the Langton Lodge of Instruction " was then jiroposed , the toast being associated with the names of Bro . Sudlow and J . D . Langton . 'Then followed "The Emulation Lodge of Improvement" and "The Visitors . " The 'T yler ' s toast concluded a very p leasant evening , which , had hecn enlivened by some singing and recitations .
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FRANCIS BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met for thc despatch of business on the 27 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those present were : Comps . Raymond Thrupp , P . Z ., M . I '___ ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., acting H ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Taylor ; C . Rushworth , j . ; \ V . II . Saunders , S . E . Comp . Dodd was a visitor .
The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows : Comps . VV . Taylor , M . TC . Z . ; C Rushworth , 11 . and Treas . ; VV . II . Saunder , J . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; R . J . Saunders , S . N . ; and Kichnell , P . S . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Thrupp . Comp . Rushworth gave notice of motion that the annual
subscription should be increased . The name of Comp . Dodd having been submitted as a joining member to ballotted for at ' the next meeting , the convocation was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . 'The only toasts given thereat were " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " "The M . E . '/ .., " and ' 'The Visitor . The proceedings terminated at an early hour . WIGTON . —St . John's Chapter ( No . 327 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Satur >
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day , the 5 th inst ., at the chapter-rooms , Lion and Lamt , Hotel . The chapter was opened soon after eleven o ' clock by M . E . Comps . Joseph Pearson , Z . ; H . Bewes , P , / as H . ; and J . Lazcnby , J . ; assisted by E . Comps . Robin ' son , P . Z . ; John Gate , P . Z . ; and John Bowes , P . Z ., p Prov . G . S . N . The remainderof the companions , inc / ud ' inn a representation from Whitehaven , were admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . ' f | ,
M . E . Z . having invited E . Comp . Bowes to take the chair as Installing Principal , Comjis . Bewes , La _ enb y ; an . McMcclian were respectively installed in the chairs of £ IL , and J . Thc remainder of the companions having been re-admitted , the subordinate officers were invested , and the usual proclamations made . Subsequently Comp . Bow again took the chair , and exalted Bro . J . lsted , the duties of P . S . being efficiently discharged by the newl y-installed M . E . Z . After some routine business had been transacted
and a proposition received , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . The dinner was provided by Mrs . Martin , the obliging hostess of thc hotel , ancl gave every satisfaction . The toasts embraced the usual loyal and Masonic ones , and concluded with a vote of thanks to the Installing Princi pal of the day . whose services are at all times highly appreciated at Wigton as elsewhere in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HILDA CHAPTER . —A meeting of this bod y was held at York , on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., the M . W . S ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland , presiding . The election of M . VV . S . took i > lacc , and Bro . the Rev . VV . C . Lukis , H . P ., was chosen , and returned thanks to the members . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . S ., was re-elected Treasurer . , resolution expressive of sympathy with the Masons of America in the loss of their late brother , the President , was passed , and ordered to be forwarded to the heads oi thc Ancient and Accepted Rite in the United States .
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GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . i ) . _ - An excellent gathering of this prosperous council took place on the 2 GU 1 ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square . Among those in attendance were : Bros , T . C Walls , 1 .. l . G ^ M ., Deputy Master ; Thomas Poore , P . C . of-W ., Sic ; I . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; A . Williams , C . of C . j Rev . A . W . Hall , Chap . ; T . Cubitt and T . E . Anderson , Marshals ; George
Lambert , H . Lovegrove , James Moon , H . Venn , R . Lov _ land Loveland , and li . Storr . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bros . C . I . Goodenough , N . J . K . Bassctt , W . Barkley , T . O . Harding , Dr . Livingstone , and C . H . Driver were duly admitted and received into the Degrees of Most Excellent Master , Royal Master , Select Master , and Super-Excellent Master , thc ceremonies b _ n «
performed by the D . M ., assisted b y Bros . Poore , Dewar and Williams . Several communications having been read from absent brethren , and several matters discussed , thc council was closed . ' The brethren afterwards adjourned to the "Albany Hotel , 'Theobald ' s-road , where an excellent collation was partaken of . Upon the removal of the cloth , the toasts incidental to the Order were duly given and responded to .
In giving " Ihe Health of the Grand Master , " the D .. U alluded to the serious indisposition of Bro . the Rev . R . Portal , who had been ordered to winter abroad by his medical adviser , and he expressed a hope that in the sjiring their G . M . would return thoroughly restored to health , and able to resume the numerous clerical , official , and Masonic duties which he had hitherto discharged so ably and so satisfactorily . 'This toast having been enthusiastically received , " 'J'be Health of the Newly-Admitted
Brethren " was proposed and drunk , and acknowledged by the whole of the brethren thus honoured . In their respective speeches they each expressed themselves gratified and impressed with the several ceremonies of admission and reception . The toast of " The D . M . " was flattering !]! p roposed by the 'Treasurer . Bro . Walls having rep lied , then gave " The Officers . " This pledge having been acknowledged b y Bros . Dewar , Davison , and Poore , the proceedings terminated .
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STANDARD THEATRE . —The Ilavcrley Minstrels , after a much more successful engagement at HerMajes <)' Opera House than they had last year , have migrated to Eastern London , there to entertain that section of the community who don ' t deign to ; travel beyond Temple l > ar —there are such people in thc I'iast . We wish the manager .
Bro . Philip Vistran , Lodge of Israel , 205 , whose first win '" meeting we gave a detailed rcjiort of in our issue of " 22 nd ult ., every success . Some of the songs are the" ? we ever heard of that sort of thing . The jokes arc aigood and certainly original . Their performances , »'"' , '" Mvprflmvinp' with fun . are extrcmelv chaste and cnlin- ' i
devoid of vulgar elements . 'The banjo , as played by l two Brothers Bohec , one must hear to believe there can so much music in that instrument . We have heard 1 '' they are besieged with applications lo he taught thc n >» . ment . 'The light between a negro and a tame bantam r ^ is very amusing , its crow after the victory brings roi ' laughter from the audience .
GAIETY THEATRE . —An interesting event took ig last Saturday at this theatre in connection with the - <¦ ' ' . of Bro . Meyer Lutz , VV . M . 13113 , who was then prcscn ^ with a valuable gold-mounted ivory baton , subscn' ¦ > £ „} by the members of the company and friends as a tuK ^ . their esteem and appreciation of the musical talent 01 ^ _ .. _ , « _! ,- ! ,. fl rnncln . f ,, r . 'I'lin bAfnn is made OI a P , '
piece of African ivory , with a carved handle , in relic , ^ presenting a Roman damsel carrying , a lighted la "'?•! ' , | y blematic of the lamp of burlesque which shines so br "' ro ^ ct at this theatre , the upper part being enriched with a r , . serpent , bearing an appropriate presentation , ns . J- J The baton was manufactured by Bros . Kohlcr ana s ., 11 G , Victoria-street , Westminster , and reflects tne gr credit on that old established firm .
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I . P . M . ; J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; S . W . George Hunt , J . ' VV . ; Charles E . Austin , P . M . Treas . ; George Carter , Sec . ; James Radford , S . D . ; Henry L . Kobbercls , P . P . G . Or . anist ; Chas . S . Allott , LG . ; George Enticknap , SlS . ; Henry Heap , Tyler ; Samuel Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; T . Killbcuir , P . M . ; T . J . Hooper , P . P . G . T . ; Joseph Maiden , G . Caprecl , ancl W . E . Pickles . Visitors : VV . Newman , P . P . G . Reg ., West Lancashire ;
C . M . Brirle , P . P . G . D . C . Leicestershire and Rutland ; Edward Galea , 515 , Malta ; W . W . Dawson , VV . M . 1219 ; Charles Herman , 27 ; George F . Pringle , 1094 ; Thomas Stafford , S . D . 4 S 1 ; J . Buckley Seel , S . VV . 1730 ; F . Naggior , R . A . Howell , 27 ; E . Goldsmith , 10 S 3 ; James McAllister , ancl R . R . Lisenden , 317 ( Freemason ) . The brethren met at six o'clock to tea , and at G . 50 assembled in the lodge-room , when thc lodge was opened
in the usual manner , and thc minutes of the previous meeting read and conliimecl . Bro . Joseph llalden was then jiassed to the Degree of F . C . The VV . M . delivered the address and explained the working tools , after which Bro . Geo . W . Wilson , I . P . M ., delivered the charge to thc candidate , and Bro . George Hunt , J . W ., gave the lecture on the first tracing board . The whole of the work was most satisfactorily performed , ancl did great credit to all
concerned . Bro . J . L . Hine , S . W ., P . P . G . S . W ., shortly afterwards rose , and , addressing the W . M ., said , that in pursuance of a resolution , moved and seconded at t } ic previous meeting , he begged to inform the members that the illuminated " address which it was proposed should be sent to the St . John ' s Lodge , Boston , Mass ., was completed , and that ' the same should ( after thc brethren had inspected it ) be forwarded to the W . M . of the said lodge .
The address , which was handsomely engrossed on vellum , read as follows : — " To the Worshipful Master of the St . John ' s Lodge , Freemasons' Temple , Boston , Mass . —Greeting . At a regular meeting of the Shakespeare Lodge , No . 1009 , holding under the Constitutions of England , on the third day of October , 1 SS 1 , it was unanimously resolved that having heard from our esteemed Bro . C . E .
Austin , P . JVL , a report of his recent visit to your lodge , wherein he states that he was most kindly ancl Masonically received ancl entertained by you , this lodge desires to return to you their fraternal thanks and hi . h appreciation . They look forward to the time , which they hope is not far distant , when they may have an opportunity of reciprocating your kindness . By the interchange of such fraternal greetings they are assured that
although severed by the great Atlantic , Afasons are nevertheless united firmly in those grand principles upon which Freemasonry is founded . They take this opportunity of offering to you their deep sympathy ancl condolence in the severe loss your country has sustained in the death of your late President and their eminent Bro . General Garfield . Signed on behalf of the members of the Shakespeare Lodge , No . 1000 . ' ' I RA . vK A . Hui . r , VV . M .
" J . L . HINE , S . VV ., P . P . G . S . W . " " GEORGE HUNT , J . W . "GEO . CARTEK , Secretary . "F . M . H ., Cooper-street , Manchester . " This interesting proceeding concluded the business of the evening , ami after " Hearty good wishes" had teen expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in
peace and harmony at S . 25 . A very enjoyable two hours was passed by the brethren at the social board , in the course of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , as was that of "The Newly-passed Brother , " who returned thanks , and a very pleasing incident was the appearance of that veteran in Masonry , Bro . Henry L . Robberds , P . P . G . Organist .
PENARTH . —Windsor Lodge ( No . 1754 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Friday , thc 4 th inst . ' 'The lodge was opened at three o ' clock p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Guthrie , after which the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . VV . D . John , was presented by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who was present on the occasion , to the chair , and the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . D . Hopkins , I . P . M . of the
lodge . Votes of thanks were accorded to Bro . Tennant for his ' attendance , to Bro . Guthrie for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of Master for the past year , and to Bro . D . Hopkins for the skilful way in which he had performed the arduous duty of installing officer . Bro . VV . 1 .. Johns having been formally installed in the chair of King Solomon , he proceeded to appoint his ofiicers for , the ensuing year . The following brethren were invested :
Bros . Guthrie , I . P . M . j B . Arthur , S . W . ; F . P . Adcy ? P . G . S . J . W . ; G . Kennedy , Chap . ; I . O : Lewis , Treas . ; W . J . B . Fry , Sec . ; F . S . N . Johnson , D . C ; F . C . Hodges , S . D . ; W . L . Hawkins , J . D . ; Lewis Hopkins , Org . ' ; A . Boelti , I . G . ; A . Calaminus ancl T . Austin , Stwds . ; and A . Jenkins , 'T yler . Bro . Atkins , P . P . G . Org ., presided at the organ during thc ceremonies . 1 he lodirc having been closed , the brethren repaired to
the Penarth Hotel , where a banquet was served up in excellent style by Bro . Wain , which was presided over by Bro . W . D . John , supported by Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Tennant , and other distinguished brethren . The usual Masonic toasts , interspersed with songs , occupied the remaining part of the clay . Altogether a most enjoyable lime was . spent . The following visitors from other lodges were in attendance : Bros . Frederick Atkins , P . P . G . Org . ; P . T . BattenJames Saunders , Albert Edward , I . P . M . ;
, Charles P . Evans , Silurian , VV . M . ; William Austice , Bute ; J . C . Sladen , Caradoc j John P . Hutchins , Ogmore , W . M . ; T . Leyshon , Cambrian , W . M . ; W . Mitchell , Canynges ; G . Bowain , 9 G 0 ; VV . Churchman , < fm ; T . Williams , I . P . M . Glamorgan ; T . G . Holder , Sec . 36 , Glamorgan ; Charles Cross , Glamorgan ; D . Watson , P . M . Glamorgan ; F . S . Sharp , Peace and Harmony ; Thomas Dickson , W . M . of the Merlin ; James Harman , I . P . M . Bute and Windsor .
WEST HARTLEPOOL . — Stranton Lodge ( No . iS . 2 ) . —On Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the installation of Bro . W . J . Young , J . P ., as VV . M . of this lodge lnuk place , the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . VV . Cameron , P . G . S . W ., the retiring W . M ., in the presence of a large body of brethren , many from distant lodges . Thc
VV . M . appointed and invested Ins officers for the ensuing year as follows -. Bros . John Brown , S . W . ; I .. VV . Simpson , J . W . ; C . Lane , D . C ; 'Taylor , Treas . ; T . Metcalfe , " Sec . ; J . E . Davison , S . D . ; J . F . Wilson , J . D . ; G . T . Walker , Org . ; Ilobson , I . G . ; and Atkinson , 'T yler . The banquet took place at the Royal Hotel , and was attended by _ large number of brethren , among others
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being : Bros . Joseph Dodds , M . P . ; Knowlcs , J . P . ; and Hunton , J . P ., Stockton ; the Mayor of Hartlepool ( Bro . John Horslcy , J . P . ); Bros . Baumann , VV . M . 7 G 4 ; Alex . Hey , 509 ; Dr . Gourley , J . P ., P . P . G . S . W . ; and the following Past Masters : Bros . Coxon , Pearson , Hudson , Glendenning , Carter , Brunton , Cascbournc , Armstrong , Harpley , and Tate .
INSTRUCTION . YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) - — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , E ., on thc 1 st inst . Bro . W . Cross , Secretary , was W . M ., supported by Bros . J . Andrews , P . M ., S . W . ; J . R . Shinglield , J . W . ; G . N . Stephens , S . D . ; J . Taylor , J . D . ; ancl E . W . Walter , W . M . 554 , I . G . Also Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Hawcs , C Warman , and others .
Lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was worked in a manner which elicited from Bro . Barnes , P . M ., some very flattering remarks . Bro . J . Andrews worked the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . Bro . Andrews , P . M ., was electee ! W . M . for the meeting on the Sth inst . On thc proposition of Bro . Walter , W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . 13 arnes , who has previously filled that position , was
unanimously elected to the post of Preceptor of the lodge , which , in the unavoidable resignation of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 , he had kindly consented to occupy . 'The result was heartily welcomed , and Bro . Barnes stated thc conditions on which he had determined to again take up the duties of the Preceptor of the Yarborough Lodge . Among these he mentioned that in his , at times unavoidable absence he should depute Bro . Past Master Andrews to perform his duties for him , feeling sure
that the respect in which Bro . Andrews was held would ensure a ready compliance with his dictation . Bro . Andrews having expressed the pleasure it would afford to him at any time to discharge any duty the lodge of instruction might require of him , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Another change , which togetherwith the important one already noted , is that the lodge meetings will be held uninterruptedly every Tuesday euening . We trust to sec this old ancl useful lodge attain its previous large and influential character .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —The animal festival of this successful lodge of instruction took place on 'Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at tlie Bridge Mouse Motel , Lcndon Bridge , the usual place of meeting , the Mansion I louse Restaurant , not being sufficiently large to accommodate the large number of brethren attending . 'The chair was taken by Bro . R . Clay Sudlow , the Preceptor of the lodge , supported by the following brethren : Bros . Henri Hue ,
S . VV . ; J . T . Tanqucray , J . W . ; S . T . H . Saunders , S . D . ; J . II . ' Davidson , J . D . ; ' S . VV . Shaw , I . G 7 ; Joseph Langton , Treas . ; A . VV . Durct , D . C ; A . C Tanqueray , A . 1 'ocock , and C E . Barnctt , Stewards ; and J . D . Langton , Secretary . There was a strong muster of the members , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; II . C . Francis , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . Richards , G . S . Lodge ; Benjamin
1 . illwood , P . M . 32 S ; VV . A . Dawson , P . M . 176 S ; F . Pendirer , P . M ., P . M . 33 ; F . R . Stavell , P . M . 17 G . S ; W . E . Haycock , P . M . 119 G ; Jos . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; Wigginston , P . M . 1503 ; J . W . Iloddinott , W . M . 1 S 1 ; Henry Grey , 1 S 20 ; L . Pocock , 1 S 1 S ; J . Slade , 16 S 5 ; H . B . Chamberlain , 13 G 4 ; Howard Smith , 1 S 1 S ; J . VV . Baldwin , 1 C 92 ; W . K . Wylie , SGy ; F . G . Bampfyldc , 1 S 20 ; II . F . Paget , 194 ; Henry Garland , 1 G 73 ; W . G . Kentish , 1293 ; C .
Dudley , 3 G 0 ; F . H . Gruggen , 1 G 70 ; "I . E . Mundy , 1070 ; V . R . Schalch , 1 S 20 ; A . Reynolds , 1 S 20 ; F . Stafford , 15 SG ; J . Brignall , 15 SG ; Arthur Proudfoot , 201 ; W . W . Morgan , 111 ; Theo . Drew , 1 G 73 ; E . W . Parkes , 5 G 9 ; and C . Patrick , 1227 . 'The installation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas Fenn , P . G . D ., acting as the Installing Master , and Bro . Joseph Langton , P . M ., as thc W . M . elect . The following
ofiicers were then appointed for the next meeting : —Bros . Shaw , S . VV . ; Stoddart , J . W . ; Money , S . D . ; Barnctt , J . D . ; and S . T . H . Saunders , I . G . ; ancl were regularly invested by the VV . M . Bro . Durct , P . M ., was appointed D . C , and Bro . J . D . Langton , Sec . The usual addresses were then given by the Installing Master , to whom a cordial vote of thanks was passed for his kindness in performing the ceremony . After which the lodge was duly closed .
'The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was served in an admirable manner , rctlecting great credit on the manager , Bro . Yardley . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the VV . M ., that of "The Grand Officers" being responded to by Bro . Fenn , P . G . D ., " who also proposed " The W . M . of the Evening , " to which Bro .
Langton replied . Success to the Langton Lodge of Instruction " was then jiroposed , the toast being associated with the names of Bro . Sudlow and J . D . Langton . 'Then followed "The Emulation Lodge of Improvement" and "The Visitors . " The 'T yler ' s toast concluded a very p leasant evening , which , had hecn enlivened by some singing and recitations .
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FRANCIS BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met for thc despatch of business on the 27 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those present were : Comps . Raymond Thrupp , P . Z ., M . I '___ ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., acting H ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Taylor ; C . Rushworth , j . ; \ V . II . Saunders , S . E . Comp . Dodd was a visitor .
The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows : Comps . VV . Taylor , M . TC . Z . ; C Rushworth , 11 . and Treas . ; VV . II . Saunder , J . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; R . J . Saunders , S . N . ; and Kichnell , P . S . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Thrupp . Comp . Rushworth gave notice of motion that the annual
subscription should be increased . The name of Comp . Dodd having been submitted as a joining member to ballotted for at ' the next meeting , the convocation was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . 'The only toasts given thereat were " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " "The M . E . '/ .., " and ' 'The Visitor . The proceedings terminated at an early hour . WIGTON . —St . John's Chapter ( No . 327 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Satur >
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day , the 5 th inst ., at the chapter-rooms , Lion and Lamt , Hotel . The chapter was opened soon after eleven o ' clock by M . E . Comps . Joseph Pearson , Z . ; H . Bewes , P , / as H . ; and J . Lazcnby , J . ; assisted by E . Comps . Robin ' son , P . Z . ; John Gate , P . Z . ; and John Bowes , P . Z ., p Prov . G . S . N . The remainderof the companions , inc / ud ' inn a representation from Whitehaven , were admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . ' f | ,
M . E . Z . having invited E . Comp . Bowes to take the chair as Installing Principal , Comjis . Bewes , La _ enb y ; an . McMcclian were respectively installed in the chairs of £ IL , and J . Thc remainder of the companions having been re-admitted , the subordinate officers were invested , and the usual proclamations made . Subsequently Comp . Bow again took the chair , and exalted Bro . J . lsted , the duties of P . S . being efficiently discharged by the newl y-installed M . E . Z . After some routine business had been transacted
and a proposition received , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . The dinner was provided by Mrs . Martin , the obliging hostess of thc hotel , ancl gave every satisfaction . The toasts embraced the usual loyal and Masonic ones , and concluded with a vote of thanks to the Installing Princi pal of the day . whose services are at all times highly appreciated at Wigton as elsewhere in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
HILDA CHAPTER . —A meeting of this bod y was held at York , on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., the M . W . S ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland , presiding . The election of M . VV . S . took i > lacc , and Bro . the Rev . VV . C . Lukis , H . P ., was chosen , and returned thanks to the members . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . S ., was re-elected Treasurer . , resolution expressive of sympathy with the Masons of America in the loss of their late brother , the President , was passed , and ordered to be forwarded to the heads oi thc Ancient and Accepted Rite in the United States .
Cryptic Masonry.
Cryptic Masonry .
GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . i ) . _ - An excellent gathering of this prosperous council took place on the 2 GU 1 ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square . Among those in attendance were : Bros , T . C Walls , 1 .. l . G ^ M ., Deputy Master ; Thomas Poore , P . C . of-W ., Sic ; I . Davison , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Recorder ; A . Williams , C . of C . j Rev . A . W . Hall , Chap . ; T . Cubitt and T . E . Anderson , Marshals ; George
Lambert , H . Lovegrove , James Moon , H . Venn , R . Lov _ land Loveland , and li . Storr . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bros . C . I . Goodenough , N . J . K . Bassctt , W . Barkley , T . O . Harding , Dr . Livingstone , and C . H . Driver were duly admitted and received into the Degrees of Most Excellent Master , Royal Master , Select Master , and Super-Excellent Master , thc ceremonies b _ n «
performed by the D . M ., assisted b y Bros . Poore , Dewar and Williams . Several communications having been read from absent brethren , and several matters discussed , thc council was closed . ' The brethren afterwards adjourned to the "Albany Hotel , 'Theobald ' s-road , where an excellent collation was partaken of . Upon the removal of the cloth , the toasts incidental to the Order were duly given and responded to .
In giving " Ihe Health of the Grand Master , " the D .. U alluded to the serious indisposition of Bro . the Rev . R . Portal , who had been ordered to winter abroad by his medical adviser , and he expressed a hope that in the sjiring their G . M . would return thoroughly restored to health , and able to resume the numerous clerical , official , and Masonic duties which he had hitherto discharged so ably and so satisfactorily . 'This toast having been enthusiastically received , " 'J'be Health of the Newly-Admitted
Brethren " was proposed and drunk , and acknowledged by the whole of the brethren thus honoured . In their respective speeches they each expressed themselves gratified and impressed with the several ceremonies of admission and reception . The toast of " The D . M . " was flattering !]! p roposed by the 'Treasurer . Bro . Walls having rep lied , then gave " The Officers . " This pledge having been acknowledged b y Bros . Dewar , Davison , and Poore , the proceedings terminated .
Amusements.
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STANDARD THEATRE . —The Ilavcrley Minstrels , after a much more successful engagement at HerMajes <)' Opera House than they had last year , have migrated to Eastern London , there to entertain that section of the community who don ' t deign to ; travel beyond Temple l > ar —there are such people in thc I'iast . We wish the manager .
Bro . Philip Vistran , Lodge of Israel , 205 , whose first win '" meeting we gave a detailed rcjiort of in our issue of " 22 nd ult ., every success . Some of the songs are the" ? we ever heard of that sort of thing . The jokes arc aigood and certainly original . Their performances , »'"' , '" Mvprflmvinp' with fun . are extrcmelv chaste and cnlin- ' i
devoid of vulgar elements . 'The banjo , as played by l two Brothers Bohec , one must hear to believe there can so much music in that instrument . We have heard 1 '' they are besieged with applications lo he taught thc n >» . ment . 'The light between a negro and a tame bantam r ^ is very amusing , its crow after the victory brings roi ' laughter from the audience .
GAIETY THEATRE . —An interesting event took ig last Saturday at this theatre in connection with the - <¦ ' ' . of Bro . Meyer Lutz , VV . M . 13113 , who was then prcscn ^ with a valuable gold-mounted ivory baton , subscn' ¦ > £ „} by the members of the company and friends as a tuK ^ . their esteem and appreciation of the musical talent 01 ^ _ .. _ , « _! ,- ! ,. fl rnncln . f ,, r . 'I'lin bAfnn is made OI a P , '
piece of African ivory , with a carved handle , in relic , ^ presenting a Roman damsel carrying , a lighted la "'?•! ' , | y blematic of the lamp of burlesque which shines so br "' ro ^ ct at this theatre , the upper part being enriched with a r , . serpent , bearing an appropriate presentation , ns . J- J The baton was manufactured by Bros . Kohlcr ana s ., 11 G , Victoria-street , Westminster , and reflects tne gr credit on that old established firm .