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GENERAL NOTES .

For his autumn tour Mr . F . H . Macklin is preparing a revival of " The Ouke's Motto , " with himself in the part of Lagardere , identified in the past with Fechter , and Miss Blanche Henri as the Duchess , at the Lyceum . * * * * Mr . Martin Harvey , owing to the renewed popularity of " The Only Way "has decided to postpone the production of " Through the Waters , " the new p lay written for him by Mr . Freeman Wills , until the autumn .

Mr . Greet will give a series of 24 Pastoral Plays at the Botanic Gardens , beg inning the 1 ith instant . * . „ * * * Miss Edna May will be in the next production at the Duke of York ' s Theatre _« Three Little Girls . "

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Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . J 99 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . H . EAST . The brethren of the above lodge , to the number of about 100 , assembled at the Freemasons'Temple , Dover , on the 3 rd instant , to witness the installation of the W . M ., Bro . W . H . East ( Headmaster of the Municipal School of Art ) , who was already a Past Master of the lodge . Visitors attended from all parts of Kent . The installation ceremony was conducted by Bro . F . G . Hayward , P . M ., Bro . E .

Fielding , P . M ., acting as Master of the Ceremonies , Bro . the RiV . E . G . L . Mowbray , M A . as Chaplain , and Bro . F . A . Clarke as Organist . The instillation work was admirably done , and the brethren saluted the newly-installed Mister , who then invested , his officers as follows : Bros . T . V . Simmons , I . P . M . ; John Smith , S . W . ; E . W . T . Farlev . l . W . j Rev . E . G . L . Mowbray , M . A ., Chap . ; E . Lukey , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Treas . ; I . D . Terson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec . ; F . H . Licence , S . D . ; J . Chambers , I . D . ; E . C . Fielding , P . M ., D . C . ; F . A . Clarke , Org . j J . Parsons , I . G . ; W . J . George and T . Bushell , Stwds . ; and W . Wynn , Tyler .

St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 . The monthly meeting was held in the Masonic Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Shires , W . M . ; J . W . Hainsworth , I . P . M . j C . Reasbeck , S . W . j I . Denison , J . W . ; A . W . Fretwell , Chap , j G . Smith , Treas . ; H . C . White , Sec ; J . Hurst , S . D . ; F . King , J . D . ; J . Charles , I . G . ; F . Duff , Org . ; W . H . Ord and J . W . Deighton , Stwds . ; J . Marsdin , Tyler ; T . W . Turner , P . M . ; F . I . Forth , P . M . ; C . Goldthorpe , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . J . Constable ,

P . P . G . S . B ., and T . Barber , P . M ., of 2259 . Mr . T . Charles was initiated by the W . M ., who was ably assisted by Bros . Fretwell , Turner , and Reasbeck . Bro . Reasbeck , on behalf of all below the rank of P . M ., presented to Bro . A . W . Fretwell a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in acknowledgment of the work he had done for the lodee . Bro . Fretwell feelingly acknowledged the

compliment and token of esteem . The P . G . Lodge conferred honours upon him , the Past Masters presented him with his clothing , and now the junior officers and brethren had presented him with the jewel—thus making this fraternal acknowledgment of work complete . The brethren afterwards partook of light refreshment in the ante-room . ' The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , London .

Star Lodge , No . 1275 . At the regular meeting' of the above lodge . , held at the Ship , Greenwich , on Friday , the | ; lh instant , Bro . Thos . Bore , W . M ., in the chair , a vote of congratulation was unanimously passed to Bro . William Kipps , P . M ., upon his appointment as Asst . G . Pursuivant , and he was at the same time presented with a complete set of clothing for

the office , as a mark of sincere regard and esteem from the brethren . This is the first Grand Lodge collar that has been awarded to any brother of the Star Lodge , although it numbers amongst its members many ardent Masons , and many liberal supporters of the Charities . Bro . Kipps is a Life Governor of all the Charities , and an indefatigable member of the Board ot Benevolence .

Campbell Lodge , No . 1415 . PRESENTATION TO BRO . G . E . LEWIS , P . P . G . R . A meeting was held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the S ' . h instant . The officers present were Bros . R . Finlayson , W . M . ; M . V . Cassal , S . W . ; A . Slee , I . W . ; G . E . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Treas . ; F . W . Levander , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; T . Whittingham , S . D . ; L . ri . Woods , I . G . j and a goodly muster of other brethren .

The lodge was opened , when two candidates , having been balloted for and unanimousl y elected , were duly initiated by the W . M . Some discussion took place as to a proposed alteration in the dates of meeting , after vvhich the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing 12 months was proceeded with . The result of the ballot for W . M . was the election of Bro . M . V . Cassal , S . W ., and of that for Treasurer the re-election of Bro . G . E . Lewis . Bro . J . Gilbert , Prov . G . Tyler , was re-elected lyler .

The W . M ., addressing Bro . Lewis , said that one of the most pleasant duties of his year of office was to convey to him the hearty congratulations of the members of the ledge and also his own best wishes for his future happiness , in connection with that event which had occurred at about the time of their last meeting . ( The W . M . alluded A ° \ ^ . ' ' mam : ige . ) He had also to make a substantial addition to those wishes , and ask him to accept the chiming-clock which stood before him . The W . M . said he

hoped its face would always remind Bro . Lewis of the many hours he had spent in the Campbell Lodge ; that ils works would prove as efficient as those of any individual member of the ledge would be on his behalf ; that the hands would not fail him at the critical moment when he was in a hurry to catch a train—neither going too quickly so as to try his endurance by causing him to wait for his train , nor too slowly , and thereby causing him to miss it . I say once more , continued the W . M ., you have the sincerest wishes qf the Master of the Campbell Lodge , and , I am sure , of every brother in it .

, " - Lewis , to whom the matter came as a surprise , said : I really do not know """ 'a say , Worshipful Master , to thank you and the brethren all , not only for the good wishes that I have always felt 1 had of every one of the members of this lodge , out also for this very handsome present . One does not like to mix the material with the sentimental element , but 1 cannot help expressing my astonishment that such lavish reall SS ? ' ld bave been shown n » e . i ! my thanks appear lass than what I feel I eauy ought to express I hope you will put it down to my being taken so much by surprise at your kind thoughtfulness . That clock will always stand on my mantel piece j nf " . u ,., '_ ' *' slia " not n " to read the words on the insciiption plate to be reminded TI ?" . feellne of the brethren towards me . ihe lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet romn .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . . . . . ) e monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on the 5 jn instant . Present : Brbs . J . Hirst , acting W . M . ; T . W . Turner , acting I . P . M . ; T fiT ' , * . *** ) B * Maskell , j . W . ; J . Constable , Treas . ; E . Donkin , Sec ; Ll rr r '"' , * * W * p * Kobotham , Org . ; Theo . Barber , D . C ; ] . Fnt iX D S \ , " i > hill * to . P . Turner , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . Wilson , P . G . D . Ord . ' stwd aHof ' Fiet « "'ll > P . G . S . B . ; T . W . Turner , P . M . ; and W . H . tunatll !! * ° f the D . P . G . M . had been looked forward to with interest , but unforuaieiy circumstances prevented a large attendance . Bro . Wilson gave a most

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interesting address on the beauties and true meaning of Masonry , which wis listened to with marked attention . ,. After lodge the brethren adjourned to the cluS room , w ' lere a good Yorkshire supper was provided , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toa = ts and hirmony wire indulged in , the Deputy ' s health was heartily given , in reply to which he midi another one of his eloquent and interesting speeches .

Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . P . S . ABRAHAM , M . D . The annual installation ceremony of the above lodge was held in the Great Hall of St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital on Tuesday , the nth instant . Bro . W . Gripper , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . Sir Borradaile Savory , G . Chap . ; Godson , P . M . j

D'Arcy Power , P . M . ; Burns , P . M . ; Cooper , P . M . ; and Wadham , P . M . There was a large number of visitors present , including the following P . Ms .: Bros . Williams , 206 ; Dyer , 2744 ; White , 414 ; Turner , P . G . Chap . ; Ross , P . P . J . G . W . Hants ; Hawkins , 2043 ; Scoresby-Jackson , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; Palmer 4 6 ; Pearce , 181 ; Marshall , 69 ; Barrett , Burney , 140 ; Kiallmark , P . G . D . ; Collins , P . P . G . S . B . ; and others .

The lodge having been opened , and routine business transacted , a ballot was taken for Mr . Sydney R . Scott , M . B . Lond ., p f St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital , and the ballot proving favourable , the candidate was initiated by the W . M . Bros . Cross , Waripg , and Robinson were elected members of the standing Committee for the ensuing year , and a petition was presented by Bro . Williams , of No . 206 , concerning the proposed formation of a lodge in connection with St . Thomas's Hospital . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Gripper , was presented with an exceedingly handsome Past

Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the lodge during his tenure of the chair , a compliment to which he suitably replied . A resolution was carried , on the motion of Bro . West , that a grant of 25 guineas be made to the British Medical Bjnevolent Fund . Bro . PhineasS . Abraham , M . D ., was then installed in the chiir of K . S . according to ancient custom , the ceremony of installation being most impressively performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Gripper . The newly-installed Master invested the following to act as his officers during the ensuing vear : Bros . Walter Gripper , M D ., P . P . G . D .

Surrey , I . P . M . ; G . H . R . Holden , M . D ., S . W . ; Ernest Clarke , F . R . C . S . Eng ., P . M ., J . W . ; Rev . Sir Borradaile Savory , Birt ., S . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Clemint Godson , M . D ., P . G . D ., Treas . ; D'Arcy Power , F . R . C . S . Eng ., P . G . D ., Sec ; C . B . Lockwood , F . R . C . S . Eng ., P . M ., Director of Ceremonies ; Haig Brodie , M . D ., P . P . G . D . Surrey , Assitant Director of Ceremonies ; J . H . Gilbertson , P . P . G . D . Herts , S . D . ; Howard Marsh , F . R . C . S . England , J . D . ; Alexander J . R . Foulerton , F . R . C . S . Eng ., I . G . ; G . H . Robinson , Mu ? . Bic , Org . ; and H . D . Laughlan M . I . Anderson , Iohn Valerie , and J . Herbsrt Menzies , Stwds .

The Auditors' report was received , showing that a sum of about _ £ so had been expended on Masonic Charities during the past year ; the bank balance being £ 129 4 s . 2 d ., and the capital account showing that £ 500 worth of India Stock at three percent , had b : en purchased in the name of the trustees . ft may also brs mentioned here that the fpdge membership is at present 150 strong , the total membership since its consecration , including deaths and removals , being 171 .. The lodge having been closed , the brethren availed thems ; lve > of th ; convenient "tube" service to proceed to the Restiurait Frascati , in Oxford-street , where an excellent banquet had been prepared . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of " The King and the Craft , " referred to the fact that his Majesty had consecrated the lolge six years ago .

The customary Masonic toasts were likewise honoured , Bros . Turner , P . G . Chip ., and Kiallmark , P . G . D ., responding on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " those belonging to the lodge , viz ., the Chaplain , Treasurer , and Secretary , and the first and second VVorshipful Masters of the lodge , being passed over in favour of the guests above named . Bro . Gripper , I . P . M ., in proposing the toastof the evening—that of "The

Worshipful Master "—paid a tribute to the excellence of the Masters who had preceded himself , and assured the brethren that their present W . M . would be like unto them , for he had been one of the most regular attendants of the lodge , and had worked up from J . D . to his present positian . His election , he was sure , would be to the benefit of the kdge , for he was one well skilled in the charges , regulations , and landmarks of the Order .

The W . M ., who was received with loud and prolonged applause , expressed his sense of the responsibility that devolved upon him in following so many excellent Masters , and concluded by proposing " The Hsalth of the I . P . M . " Bro . Gripper , I . P . M ., in reply , said he had to thank the brethren not only for ths handsome jewel they had given him , but also for having spent one of the proudiit aad happiest years of his life while in the chair . The toast of "The Initiate" was also enthusiastically received .

Bro . Scott , in reply , stated that it had been his ambition to become a Mason ever since his Majesty had consecrated the lodge . Bro . Godson , the first Maste r of the lodge responded to the toast of " The Past Masters , " this speaker also referring with pride to thc fact that his Majesty had consecrated the Rahere Lodge , the Crown Prince of Denmirk , Earl Roberts , and the late Earl of Lathom being among the many distinguished visitors then present .

The toast of " The Visitors was resoonded to by Bros . Williams , P . M ., and Palmer , P . M ., and that of" The Officers of the Lodge " by the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . Sir B . Savory , Bart .. Bros . Holden , S . W ., and Power , Sec . During the evening the brethren were entertained by vocil and instrumental selections by Bros . Curtice Pounds , F . Clive , Barrett , Burns , and J . Valerie . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a conclusion by the timr-hjnoured Tyler's toast .

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