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EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT . Under the sanction of the Lodge of Unions , No . 256 . Meeting at Freemasons' Hall every Friday Evening at Six o'clock , except during July , August and September . STEWARDS . * V . \ V . Uro . lidward l . ctcliworth , F . S . A ., Grand Sec , Treasurer . U , \ V . Bro . SirJolinB . Monckton , W . Uro . | no . A . Farnlicld , P . l' . G . W . ' Asst . G . D . C . V . W . „ F . A . Philbrick , O . C ., „ „ Frederick Mead , L \ U . G . Keg . " Swd . Br . „ „ Thos . F ' eiin , 1 ' , I'res . ,, „ Alfred C . Spaull , P . G . H . G . I ' . Std . Br . , ' , „ Kobt . Grey . Pres . H . B Henri Hue , I ' . G . StiiUr u ' . ,, Henry 1 . 1 ' . Dumas , „ „ Chas . 1 ' . Matier . P . G . P . G . D . Std . Br . „ „ J . C . rarkinsou . l'GD „ „ * R . Clay Sudlow , I ' . G . ,, Frank Richardson , Std . Br . P . G . D . „ „ Walter Houekirk , FG M „ LciiiioxBrowne , Uep . Purst , G . D . C . „ ,, Samuel ValIentine , P . „ „ Jas . H . Matthews , G . Purst . P . D . G . D . C . „ „ HcnrySadler . G Tyler . Dru . J . A . Braik , J . W . 2310- W . Bro . * Wm . Gco . Kentish , P . M . VV .,, A . Stewart Brown , FRCS , and Sec . 1293 , 1768 , 4 , 708 , 1928 , 2183 , 2347 , P . P . G . D . Middx . P . P . G . W . Middx ., & c . „ „ tW . H . Kirby , P . M . and JJru . iSandcrson G . Budd , S . W . Sec . 1965 . 1818 . „ tCharles Lewis , 1706 . W ,,, J . S . Cumberland , P . M . „ Chas . J . Marrian , 2098 , 2128 , P . P . J . G . W . N . and Sec . 2489 . and li . Yorks . „ Herbert Matthews , 1766 . „ li . P . Debenham , P . M . „ tj . C . Mortimer , 889 . 1479 , P . P . G . R . Herts . „ „ li . D . Oppert , 92 . „ tMorris Bilbic Evans , „ „ Thos . W . Ockcnden , S . D . 8 . P . M . 1512 , 1656 , 176 S , „ Geo . W . Field , 3 . P . P . G . D . Middx . „ A . H . Gale , J . D , 23 i 7 , l , G . . '„ „ Henry Pritchard , P . M . 2521 . 141 S , P . M . and Sec . 263 , „ „ I . D . Graham , P . M . 15 = 19 . P . P . G . Treas . Middx . „ R . Henry Hale , 829 . „ „ * F . T . Rushton , P . M . 8 and „ „ Alex . C . A . Higertv , P . M . 203 , P . G . Stwd . 1044 , 1714 , & c , P . P * Joscph Russell , P . G . G . D . Surrey . Stwd ., Secretary . „ „ Geo . Booth Iteming , P . M . „ Geo . R . Scott , J . D . 889 , and Sec , 256 . 2395 . „ „ Wm . Hickic , P . M . 1101 , „ ,, Jas . 1 £ . Tcrrv , P . M . and P . P . G . D . C . Berks . Sec . 1964 . ' 1 , Frederick Kebbcll , S . D Lewis C , Thomson , W . M . 1662 . 1593 . „ „ tD . D . West , W . M . „„ Henry Times , W . M . 165 . „ B . Colin Hunter . „ „ tHenry S . Wellcome , P . M . „ „ J . Lancaster , P . M . and 3 , W . M . 2397 . Sec . 534 . „ Chas . J . Welfer , 212 S . * Members of the Committee , t Workers of the Sections . THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL of the Lodge will take place AT FREEMASONS' HALL , ON FRIDAY EVENING , THE 22 ND FEBRUARY , 1 S 95 , On which occasion Right Worshipful Brother THE RT . HOM . THE VISCT . DUNGARVAN , D . L . Provincial Grand Master of Somersetshire , Has kindly consented to preside . The Lodge will be opened at Six o ' clock p . m . precisely . W . BRO . R . CLAY SUDLOW , P . G . Std . Br ., as W . M . THE FIRST LECTURE WILL BE WORKED . 1 st Section by Bro . M . B . Evans . 2 nd „ „ D . D . West . 3 rd „ „ H . S . Wellcome . 4 th „ „ S . G . Budd . . 5 * „ „ W . H . Kirby . 6 th „ „ Chas . Lewis . 7 th „ „ J . C . Mortimer . Tickets for the Supper , including admission to the Lodge , Ss . each , may be had from any of the Stewards j of the Secretary , Bro . J OSEPH RUSSELL , 27 and 28 , Milk-street , Cheapside ; and of Bro . W . G . KENTISH , the Glebe , Blackheath .

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ASSIMILATIVE MEMORY ( LOISETTE'S SYSTEM ) . Established 21 years . ( " Vour admirable system . "—M . D . ( Ed . ) . „ By your system 1 committed to memory 1600 words , "—DIST . Sen .. ( Bengal Police ) . My success at recent Civil Service Exam , is attributable to yur system . "—A . SHBPARD . Asoundhealtliytrainingotthe memory , "—J . H . SCAIFE , L , L . B Lessons b y Correspondence . Send for ^ Prospectus , free . j ^ OFKSSOR LOISETTE , 37 New Oxford-st „ London ,

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . J ELECTION , 1895 . Will any Brethren having Votes to spare kindly send th ? mtoBro . P . A . Grous ( Wychwood Lodge , No . 2414 ) , Riilton-under-Whchwood . Oxon ., for a deserving case .

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POR ECONOMICAL AND A RESPECTABLE FUNERALS at stated charges , to cover all expenses , exclusive of cemetery fees . BRO . C . G . HATT , UNDERTAKER , » 2 > HIGH STREET , KENSINGTON , W . CREMATION AND EMBALMING . Distance no object . Orders by post or telegrams promptly attended to . Price Lists free on application .

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Illustrated Tariff Post Free . pUNERALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION . LONDON NECROPOLIS Co ., 188 , W ESTMINSTER B RIDGE R OAD , 2 , LANCASTER PLACE , STRAND .

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T AURENTPERRIER'S "SANS-SUCRE . " BOUZY-RE 1 MS . This High-Class Natural Champagne of remarkably fine flavour is much appreciated by all Champagne drinkers , and is recommended by physicians when all other Champagnes are prohibited , being without any added sugar and alcohol . Obtainable at all the Gordon Hotels , the Savoy , Spiers and Pond's , St . James ' , the Holborn , Frascati ' s , and leading Clubs , Hotels and Restaurants , Wine Merchants and Stores . T AURENTPERRIER'S "SANS-SUCRE . " BOUZY-RE 1 M 5 . HERTZ & COLLINGWOOD , 4 , SUSSEX PLACE , LONDON , E . C , Sole Consignees .

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PANTOMIME SEASON . THE GAIETY RESTAURANT Adjoins the Gaiety Theatre , and is quite close to the Lyceum , Drury Lane , Ccvent Garden : The Globe , The Opera Comique , The Strand , The Adelphi , The Vaudeville , Terry ' s , Toole ' s , & c , & c . FOR MATINEES . BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE . Hot Luncheons at popular prices in the RESTAURANT ( 1 st floor ) . Chops , Steaks , Kidneys and all Grills in the GRILL ROOM . AFTER THE PERFORMANCE . Dinners 3 s . 6 d ., 5 s ., and a la Carte in the RESTAURANT ( with Band ) . Grills and Special Dishes in the GRILL ROOM . AFTERNOON TEAS IN THE RESTAURANT . FOR EVENINGS . BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE . Dinners 3 s . 6 d ., 5 s ., and a la Carte in the RESTAURANT ( with Band ) . Grills and Special Dishes in the GRILL ROOM . AFTER THE PERFORMANCE . Grills and Special Dishes in the GRILL ROOM until 12 . 30 . THE BAND PLAYS IN THE RESTAURANT FROM 6 TILL 8 P . M . Private Dining Rooms for large and small parties . Proprietors , SPIERS & POND LIMITED .

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PARTRIDGE & COOPER , "THE" STATIONERS , 191 & 192 , FLEET STREET , LONDON , Would invite attention to their LARGE AND WELL - SELECTED STOCK OF GENERAL & FANCY STATIONERY , Suitable for presents , such as Inkstands , Stationery , Cabinets , Ladies' and Gentlemen ' s Dressing Bags , Travelling and Brief Bags , & c , all of which are enumerated in their New Illustrated Catalogue , sent free on application .

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A large number of lodge reports and other contributions unavoidably stand over for want of space .

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Masonic Notes.

Masonic Notes .

The Special General Meeting ot the Governors of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday under the presidency

of Bro . J . A , Farnfield , Past A . G . D . C , Treasurer of the Institution . There was a very full attendance , but the suggested addition to the rule confe rring certain voting privileges on lodges , chapters , and other Masonic bodies was not brought forward , and the only

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result of the meeting was that a resolution was passed giving the Committee of Management power to fill vacancies on the House and Finance Committees as they may occur . This resolution will be submitted for the approval of Grand Lodge at the Quarterly Communication in March .

The regular meeting of the Committee of Management was held at the same place on the same day , and under the presidency of the same brother , and it was resolved that five additional annuities should be created on the Male Fund , raising the total of the

Male Annuitants to 200 . At the same time the lists of candidates were settled , the number on the Male Fund being set down at 61 , and on the Widows' Fund at 51 . The following vacancies were declared , namel y , on the Male Fund , 14 immediate , including the five additional

and the three deferred , or together 17 ; and on the Widows' Fund , seven immediate , and three deferred , Thus , of the present total of 112 candidates , there can be elected in May next only 27 . * * *

Very deep and general regret will be felt at the announcement , on the nth instant , of the sudden death of Bro . Col . Gerard Noel Money , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master , Grand Superintendent , and Provincial Grand Mark Master foi Surrey . Col . Money had seen a great deal of service , having served in the

second Burmese War ( 1853-4 ) , at tne sieges of Delhi and Lucknow , and in other operations during the Indian Mutiny , in the Cabul campaign of 1879-80 , and with Bro . General Lord Roberts ' s column that marched from Cabul to Candahar . He had received , in addition to the Companionship of the Bath , four war medals ,

with six clasps , and had been repeatedly mentioned in despatches . For the last four years he had been a conspicuous figure in Masonry , and had not onl y taken a very active part in the most important of Provincial and lodge functions , but last year was Chairman at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ' ,

his last appearance ' at a Masonic gathering , so far as we know , having been at the installation meeting of the Savage Club Lodge on Tuesday , the 5 th instant . His loss will be severely felt by our Surrey brethren , to whom he had greatly endeared himself by hi « geniality and kindness , and for whose ability as a ruler they had the greatest respect . Our deceased brother

was a very intimate friend of the late Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Secretary , and , like him , was a member of her Majesty ' s Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms . We tender our respectful sympathy to the family and friends of our deceased brother . The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon , a report of which , with a list of brethren present , will appear in next week's issue .

» » » We feel sure that our readers will fully sympathise with the widow and friends of Bro . James Salmon , A . G . D . C . of England , and a prominent member of the Craft in the Provinces of Cheshire and North Wales

in the loss they have just sustained by his death . Bro . Salmon , both as a citizen and a Mason , was highly respected by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance . He was one of the most zealous members of our Order in Cheshire , and the congratulations he received on all sides when in April last his Royal

Highness , the M . W . Grand Master , was pleased to bestow upon him the purple ot Grand Lodge , bore eloquent testimony to his merits . We unite with all who knew him in offering our sincere and respectful condolence to the widow and friends who are mourning his loss .

» As will be seen from the report we publish elsewhere , the annual meeting of the Drury Lane Lodge , No . 2127 , on Tuesday , the 12 th instant , passed off , as usual , most successfully , and Bro . Oscar Barrett , the newly-installed W . M ., may congratulate himself on

an inauguration of his year of office not less brilliant than has been the lot of even the most distinguished among his predecessors in the chair of this influential and popular lodge . There is , of course , no doubt whatever that a great part of this success is due to the splendid arrangements made by Bro . J . H . Matthews ,

Past D . G . D . C ., but the general popularity of the lodge itself , of the founders , and of the new W . M ., and the deep interest which is taken in everything connected with the drama , were not without their influence . At all events , the meeting passed off splendidl y , and we congratulate the ludge on having added one more to the list of ib numerous installation triumphs .

# # # The Craft in the Colony of Victoria appears to be making satisfactory progress , a new lodge under the style and title of the Learmouth Lodge , No . 177