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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS . GRAND PATRON AND PRESIDENT : HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Of this Institution will take place at FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN STREET , LONDON , On Wednesday , 2 \ th February , 1886 , Upon which occasion the Most Hon . the MARQUIS OF HERTFORD , R . W . Senior Grand Warden , Has been pleased to signify his intention of Presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this occasion , and they will greatly oblige by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as convenient , to thc Secretary , who will gladly give any information required , and supply them with all necessary circulars , & c . It is fraternally hoped that , upon this occasion , owing to the large number of Applicants and the few vacancies , Brethren will use their influence to obtain donations towards the Funds of the Institution , which were never more needed than at the present time . JAMES TERRY , P . Prov . G . S . W . Norths & Hunts ., Secretary . 4 , Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .

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EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT . Under the Sanction of the Lodge of Unions , No . 256 . STEWARDS : * Bro . Thos . Fenn , Pres . Board of G . P ., Treasurer . „ J . E . Anderson , P . M . iS „ C . Bassano , P . M . 66 „ E . Behnke , 9 6 9 „ F . T . Bennett , S . W . 619 „ Lennox Browne , S . W . 9 6 9 „ H . Bug , W . M . 1 S 20 „ Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary . „ R . R . Davis , P . M . 256 „ * W . A . Dawson , P . M . 176 S „ H . J . P . Dums . s , P . G . D . „ A . Escott , P . M . 1 593 „ A . Fyson , J . W . 176 S „ J . G . Garson , J . W . 657 „ Robt . Grey , P . G . D . „ A . Gibbings , W . M . 6 3 „ A . C . A . Higerty , P . M . 1714 ; Prov . G . Std . Surrey . „ E . B . Holloway , P . M . loS „ J . E . Hunt , W . M . 176 S ,, u . L . Kennaby , J . D . 1420 „ C . R . Lightbody , W . M . 90 „ C . F . Matier , P . M . igio ; P . G . W . Greece . „ A . Marvin , P . M . 176 S „ J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Bearer . „ Sir J . B . Monckton , P . G . W . „ E . M . Money , W . M . 2 S „ C . A . Murton , P . G . D . „ T . W . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 ; P . P . G . D . Middx . „ H . Pritchard , S . W . 1415 „ G . C . Pulsford , P . M . 1 593 „ * A . A . Richards , P . G . S ., W . M . Grand Stewards Lodge , P . P . G . W . Middx . „ J . A . Rucker , P . G . D . „ * F . R . Spaull , P . M . 1124 „ * R . C . Sudlow , P . M . 263 „ J . T . Tanqueray , P . M . 19 G 5 „ J . E . Terry , S . D . 1964 „ C , W . A . Trollope , W . M . 1826 „ E . L . Walford , J . W . 905 „ C . W . C . Webb , W . M . 1397 „ S . B . Wilson , P . M . 59 * Members of the Committee . THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL of the Lodge will take place at PEEEMASOFS' HALL , Oa FRIDAY EVENING , j 6 th February , 18 S 6 , ON WHICH OCCASION The Most Hon . tlie MARQUESS OF HERTFORD , SENIOR GRAND WARDEN , Has kindly consented to Preside . The Lodge will be opened at Six o ' clock p . m . precisely . THE SECOND LECTURE WILL BE WORKED : 1 st Section by Bro . C . Bassano , P . M . 66 2 nd „ „ A . Marvin , P . M . 176 S 3 rd „ „ A . Gibbings , W . M . 6 s 4 th „ „ C . W . A . Trollope , W . M . 1 S 26 5 th „ „ J . E . Hunt , W . RI . 176 S TICKETS for the SUPPER , including admission to the Lodge , 5 s . each , may be had of the STEWARDS , or of the Secretary , Bro . F . R . SPAULL , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C . N . B . —The Emulation Lodge of Improvement meets at Freemasons' Hall , on every Friday evening throughout the year , at Seven o ' clock .

Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme.

WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL PROGRAMME .

DRURY LANE THEATRE . Every Evening at 7 . 20 , Pantomime , ALADDIN . Matinee every Monday , Wednesday , Thursday , and Saturday at 1 . 30 . COVENT GARDEN THEATRE . Every Day at 2 . 0 and 7 ..- ? o , GRAND INTERNATIONAL

CiRguE . ADELPHI THEATRE . Every evening , at S , THE HARBOUR LIGHTS ; at 7 . 15 Farce . STRAND THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 45 , HAPPY PAIR ; atS . 15 , MY SWEETHEART . Matinee every Saturday at 2 . 30 . VAUDEVILLE THEATRE .

Every Evening at 9 . 0 , CONFUSION ; at S . o , CUPID ' MESSENGER . GLOBE THEATRE . Every Evening at S . o , THE SINS OK THE FATHERS ; at 9 . 0 , THE PRIVATE SECRETARY . Matinee every Saturday at 3 . SAVOY THEATRE . Every Evening at S . 30 , THE MIKADO ; or , THE TOWN OP

TITIPU ; at 7 . 40 , THE CARP . Matinee every Saturday OPERA COMIQUE THEATRE . Every evening , at S . 45 , ON 'TJHANGE , - at 8 . 0 , Comedietta . Matinee every Saturday at 2 . 30 . GAIETY THEATRE . Every Evening at 7 . 30 , BORROWED PLUMES ; at S , J SHEPPARD . Matinee every Saturday at 3 . 15 . TOOLE'S THEATRE .

Every evening at 7 . 30 , Comedietta ; at S , GOING IT ; concluding with FAUST AND LOOSE . COURT THEATRE . Every Evening at S . 45 , THE MAGISTRATE ; preceded by BREAKING THE ICE . Matinee every Saturday at 2 . 30 . COMEDY THEATRE . Every Evening at S . o , ERMINIE ; preceded by a Comedietta . Matinee every Saturday at 2 . 30 . ROYALTY THEATRE .

Every Evening at S . 15 , LA DOCTORESSE . Matinee every Saturday at 3 . GRAND THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , A New Drama . SURREY THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , Pantomime , ROBINSON CRUSOE . Matinee every Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday at 1 . 30 .

STANDARD THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 15 , Pantomime , WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT . Matinee every Monday , Thursday , and Saturday , at 1 . 30 . SANGERS' AMPHITHEATRE . Every Day , at 2 and 7 . 15 , Pantomime , ALADDIN AND

THE fcORTY 1 HIEVES . ROYAL AQUARIUM . Open , 12 . 0 ; close , 11 . 30 . Constant Round of Amusement . The Viennese Lady Orchestra , and Grenadier Guards Band . JAPANESE VILLAGE . Open from 11 a . m . to 10 p . m . Admission one shilling ;

Children , sixpence ; Wednesdays half-a-crown , after six one shilling . Performances free daily at 12 , 3 , 5 , and S , in the New Japanese Shebaya . ALHAMBRA THEATRE OF VARIETIES . Every Evening at S , Variety Entertainment . Two Grand Ballets , & c . CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES . Every Evening at 7 . 30 , Grand Variety Company , & c , & c . PARAGON THEATRE OF VARIETIES . Every Evening at 7 . 30 , Variety Entertainment , & c , & c . MADAME TUSSAUD AND SONS' EXHIBITION . Open 10 till 10 . Portrait Models of Past and Present Celebrities .

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Under Royal Patronage . JAPAN IN LONDON .-HYDE PARK . Few minutes' walk from Sloane-st . and Kensington stations . DAILY , ELEVEN A . M . TO TEN P . M . Omnibuses from all parts . JAPAN ESE " VILL AGE . BUDDHIST TEMPLES , ROCKERIES , ORNAMENTAL WATERS . The Afternoon Tea , Houses and Shops as in Japan . Native and Military Bands morning till night . No extra charge . Japanese men , women , and children illustrate art industries and everyday life of Japan ; the _ Gayshas , or Dancing Girls , at each entertainment in the Shebaya . No extra charge . Admission is ; Children , 6 d . ; Wednesdays , 2 s . Od . ( after Six , is . ) All Amusements Free , at 12 , 3 , 5 , and S . The Village complete throughout . Originator and Managing Director , TANNAKER BUHICROSAN .

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HOUSE TO LET ( eight rooms ) with or without shop , near the General Post Office . Apply 19 C , Aldersgate-strcet .

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WE AK OR DEFECTIVE SIGHT . —SPECTACLES scientifically adapted to remedy impaired vision by Bro , ACKLAND , Surgeon , daily , at Home and Thornthwaitc ' s , Opticians to the Queen , 416 , Strand , London , W . C . Send six stamps for " Ackland's Hints on Spectacles , " which contain ! valuable suggestions to sufferers from imperfect sight .

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PARIS EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT for the Sons of Gentlemen . Principal : M . G . Ovree , Oflicier d'Academie , late Inspector of the Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris , and Translator of Higgenson ' s United States History . For terms , address G . Ovree , 14 , Rue David , Passy , Paris .

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GOUT . DIABETES . EPILEPSY . PATIENTS suffering from the above comp laints should winter in NICE , where they can be successfully treated by a new cure at Dr . SCHNEE'S ( of Carlsbad ) WINTER SANATORIUM .

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Naval , Military , and Tropical _ _ ^ ^? T ^ BOOT MAKERSl - <^ C ^^^^ ^ S ^ - ^ ^ ^ 21 , ^ ^ - " - ~ " PICCADILLY , LONDON , W

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INVENTIONS EXHIBITION-GOLD MEDAL AWARDED . DFNT' ^ I ILLUSTRATED -LV-CIN A 1 CATALOGUE of HIGH-CLASS IlfJATipiIPQ I WATCHES and CLOCKS at VV -H . J . \ JliilU . 1 REDUCED pR 1 CES , sent post tfof \ sU I free on a PP , icat ' ° n to E . DENT J $ JT ^& A i and Co ., Makers to the Oueen , 'VlWNT \ i 6 l ' STRAND * LONDON , W . C , y m-m x , or 4 j R 0 YAL RXCHANGE .

To Correspondents,

To Correspondents ,

The following communications stand over : — CRAFT :

Fidelity Lodge , No . 3 . Temple Lodge , No . 117 . St . Thomas Lodge , No . 192 . Temperance in the East Lodge , No . S 9 S . Friendly Lodge , No . 1513 . Old Encland Lodge . No . 1700 .

Ladies Night , Raneiagh Lodge , No . S 34 .

BOOKS . & c ., RECEIVED . " Le Moniteur de la Chance Universale , " " People's \ Xicc , " " Texas Masonic Journal , " " Sundav Times " ( New Yoik ) , " New York Dispatch , " "Allen's Indian Wail , " " Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine , " "Sunday Times" CLondon ) , F . i Taller , " " liiizen , " "Casi-ell's National Library , " " Bntis-h and Colon al Printer and Stationer , " "La Chaine D'Union , " "Victorian h ' reemason , " " International Masonic Review , "" Liberal !•> . ema-on , " "Jewish Chronicle , " "Die Banhiitte , " " Hull Packet , " " Krecmasons' Repository , " "Cuba Ma = dnica „ " and " Court Circular . "

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 13 , 1886 . « Wv ^ T ^ f ^^^ wv-v' ^^^^ k ^^ jSr

49 AN OLD GRAND LODGE CERTIFICATE . I have been favoured by Bro . H . A . E . de Pinna , J . W . of the Saye and Sele Lodge , No . 1973 , with a sight of his grandfather's Grand Lodge Certificate , and as 1 believe it to be the oldest 1 have ever met with , as it is by far the most perfect , being apparently almost as fresh and clean as when it was delivered to his ancestor , a description of

it may not be without interest to your Antiquarian rreaders , especially as I believe it to be an excellent specimen of the first kind of certificates issued by the G . Lodge " Moderns " of England . On the upper part is a flying winged figure , probably intended for a Herald , with a trumpet to its lips , and holdinsr a wand extended to the Seal of Grand Lodire .

Ionic Pillar These are to Certify Corinthian with figure That Jacobo de Pinna Pillar with holding an was made a Mason and admitted figure supopen book to the third Degree of Masonry porting an ( Faith ) , as appears by the Register of the Anchor Lodge of Free and Accepted with the Doric Masons , regularly constituted right hand ,

Pillar in and Meeting at the Union Lodge , and with perspec- Camomile Street , * Signed by the the left live . Master , Wardens and Secretary pointing of thc said Lodge , hereunto an- upwards nexed and you are desired to ( Hope ) . receive him as a Brother Seal of the after due examination . Grand Lodge of Given under the Seal of Masons . London .

the Grand Lodge . Samuel Spencer Grand Secretary London September 15 th 176 ; A . L . 5767 .

Female figure with Tablet leaning three children Grand Lodge against a ( Charity ) . 24 July 1755 Pedestal . T , c .. Ordered . r »?»| / t '„^ " Tha' every Certificate granted to a Levels and Brother of his being a Mason shall compasses . [ or the future be scaled wi ( h the Sea , See the New Edition of Masonry , Signed by the Grand of the Book of Con- Secretary for which five shillings stitutions page 26 S , shall be paid to the use of the Printed in the year General Fund of Charity . I 75 < 5-

• A marriage has been arranged between Mr . J . H . B . Warner , of Quorn Hall , Leicestershire , and Miss Alice de Worms , eldest daughter of Bro . Baron H . de Worms , M . P .