Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

from everybody included in the toasts ( the visitors being the exception which proves the rule . ) It is therefore manifestly unnecessary to weary the reader vvith a large number of similar speeches ; suffice it to say that all the Past Masters acknowledged the compliment that had been paid them . " The Health of the Visitors" was handsomely proposed and warmly received , and was responded to by Bros .

Roebuck , P . G . D ., Hogg , Beasley , Butler , Pcnn , Rickwood , Andrews , Singer , Stidolph ( for the vocalists ; , Herald , and others . "The Officers of the Lodge" was treated in the same manner ; very cordially proposed and received , and responded to by each officer , from the Treasurer to the I . G . It was accordingly at a somewhat late hour that the 'T yler ' s toast brought a long but very pleasant entertainment to a close .

WALTON . —Wilbraham Lodge ( No . 1713 ) . — The members of this lodge held their annual installation at the Walton Institute , near Liverpool , on 'Tuesday , the 9 th inst . The chair vvas taken by IJros . Dr . D . Crichton , VV . M ., supported by Bros . A . Cross , S . W . ; Dr . Robert Wood , J . VV . ; F . I . Pentin , P . M . ; Rev . Richardson , P . M . ; Rev . R . T . Leslie , P . M . ; Dr . M . Hill , l . P . M . :

W . Smith , P . M . ; and others . Among the numerous visitors were Bros . J . Lunt , P . P . G . D . C . ; R . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . P . Bryan , Prov . G . Org . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M . 11 S 2 ; R . R . Martin , P . M . 1094 ; J . C . McGuire , LP . M . 1 S 47 ; R . L . Kynaston , LP . M . 1393 ; W . H . Jewett , VV . M . 1393 ; VV . P . Vines , W . M . 1570 ; C . Stopfbrd , P . M . 14 ; P . C . Asbury ,

W . M . 1620 ; j . Tunstall , J . VV . 1035 ; M . Callaghan , S . W . 1393 ; R . H . Webster , J . W . S 23 ; and others . The W . M . elect , Bro . Alfred Cross , S . VV ., vvas presented by Bros . Dr . Hill and Wallace Smith . 'The installation was performed by Bros . Rev . T . Leslie , P . M . ; Pentin , P . M . ; and W . H . Bucknell , Prov . G . A . D . C Staffordshire . After the usual honours the following officers were invested

for the ensuing year : Bros . Dr . Crichton , LP . M . ; Or . R . A . H . Wood , S . W . ; Dr . VV . J . Fleetwood . J . W . ; E . Smith , Treas . ; Rev . R . T . Leslie , Chap . ; Josiali Barlow , Sec . ; A . F . Anderson , S . D . ; ] . Evans , J . D . ; W . VV . Webster , I . G . ; F . J . Pentin , P . M ., Almoner ; J . Jones , Steward ; and W . H . Bucknell , P . M ., D . C . During the evening a handsome Past Master ' s jewel vvas presented to the l . P . M . on behalf of the lodge .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., when the brethren attended in unusual strength in their new quarters at the Queen Anne's Restaurant , St . James ' s Park Station . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Cox , W . M . 144 , assisted by Bros . T . D . Dutton , VV . M . 1567 , S . W . ; cwaine , J . W . : Macefield , S . D . ;

Christmas , J . D . ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . 144 , I . G . ; Cottebrunc , P . G . P ., Preceptor . The were present also Bros . Bassing . ton , P . M ., Hon . Treas . ; Cross , P . M . 1194 , Hon . Sec ' . ; Baker , P . M . ; Gardner , VV . M . 132 S ; Flattely , 3 P . M . 1624 ; Powell , W . M . 1624 ; C . Tayler , W . M . elect 1624 ; Cobham , P . M . ; Vincent , P . M . 1624 ; Skinner , W . M . 33 S ; and many other brethren .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed by the W . M .,. Bro . C . Tayler being the candidate . Bro . Powell then took the chair of VV . M . and rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Bro . T . D . Dutton vvas placed in the chair of K . S . After the return of those below the rank of an Installed Master the brethren saluted . Loelge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . C Tayler then

took the chair of W . M . and invested the officers , liro . Powell , W . M . 1624 , and Bro . Bottle , S . D . 1624 , were unanimously elected members of the lodge . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Powell for the able manner in which he had performed tke ceremony of installation . All Masonic business being ended , lodge was closed in perfect harmony , after the most successful meeting the lodge has had for some years .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . / The W . Bro . J . N . Bate , as W . M ., was supported by the following officers , viz ., Bros . II . Baldwin , S . W . ; C . J . Axford , J . W . ; VV . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; Bros . R . PooreSec ; A . J . Styles

, , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; F . B . Smith , l . C ; J . VV . G . Tomkins , as candidate , and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes read . The Fiist Section was worked by the brethren . The ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed and the charge in the Second Degree delivered by the W . M . The Preceptor gave the lecture on

the tracing board , and lodge vvas then lowered and " called off . " Entry drill vvas practised , and the lodge was " called on . ' Two brethren were elected members . Bro . Baldwin was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and some routine business having been transacted the lodge vvas closed , and the meeting adjourned to thc 19 th inst .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 15 th inst ., at Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington . Present : Bros . James Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Herts , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; James Stevens , P . M . , S . W . ; F . T . C . Keeble , W . M . 1426 , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treasurer and Preceptor ; H . DehaneWM 1543 PPGSDEssexSecretary ;

, .. , ..... , j * - E . Cursons , S . D . ; A . Hardy , j . D . ; C . R . Wickcns , LU ; C . S . Mote and VV . Death , ' Stewards ; G . Davis , i ,: - 16 7 , D . C . ; M . S . Rubinstein , Organist ; Capt . A . Nicols , W . M . 1974 , P . M . 1308 , P . 1 J . S . of VV . Punjab i ^ . Andrews , P . M . 77 ; J . Evens , W . M . 753 ; VV . II . Lnalfont , W . M . 1425 ; ' G . P . Festa , P . M . ' uyoa ; VV . Monneyball , W . M . elect 1 GS 1 ; M . Fieldson , LP . M . v | S ;

u , ' ; Speigei , P . M . 18 S ; J . J . Humfress , j . C . Kliind W . Poulter , P . M . ; M . J . Green , J . Lawrence , | . II . Wo-id , W . J . Stratton , J . J . Thomas , G . Simpson , II . P , rowler , E . Cockayne , G . Coop , C . J . Morse , C . ] . Craig , jV Le Clair , W . Perdu , Tubal Webb , VV . William , - , I ) . ? » . H . Longhurst , P . M . ; J . Windle , J . Cruttenden , F . r p , n ' Clayton , W . Russell , VV . Perry , E . Burton , } V 'j . Botley , J . Douglas Smith , A . Kent , VV . R . Hatton , "• J- Appleton , D . Ballard , H . S . Watkins , R . Elwin

Instruction.

VV . G . Coleman , VV . Taylor , VV . Middlevveek , C . J . Fox , 1 . Temple , A . Wotter , " and J . Everett . Visitors : Bros . VV . Rowe , 1543 ; J . Rogers ; G . Booth , 16 S 1 ; VV . J . Mason , 132 S ; R . Cory , 16 S 1 ; G . J . Earney , 511 ; VV . A . Cubitt , J . VV . 193 ; J . Benjamin , iSS ; VV . Marsh , 1425 ; J . T . Westley , 733 ; H . Davey , 1 C 0 S ; W . Newton , 1541 ; E . Stevens , 1326 ; G . Hesse , 167 ; T . Artaud , 1305 ; and 1 . R . M . Pcile , ioS .

The lodge vvas opened in due form and the minutes were read and confirmee ! , the lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees by Bro . Read , P . M ., who then deputed Bros . Dehane and Cursons to introduce Bro . J . Terry , who took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of consecration in a very impressive and able manner , afterwards installing Bro . Chalfont , VV . M ., who invested the officers of the lodge . A cordial vote of thanks vvas unanimously

voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . lerry . Ihe following were elected joining members : Bros . J . Evens , W . M . 753 ; J . T . Westley , 753 ; C . J . Earney , 511 ; H . Davey , 160 S ; G . Hesse , 167 ; J . ; R . M . Peile , 19 S ; VV . Newton , 1541 ; T . Artaud , 1305 ; and W . J . Mason , 122 S ; all of whom expressed their gratification at the way the

ceremonies had been carried out . Bro . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , announced that if it suited the brethren he wculel for the first time give his lecture on the Second Degree on the first Monday in December , redeeming the promise he made several months ago . Bro . C R . Wickens vvas elected VV . M . for Monday evening , the 22 nd inst ., at S p . m . A ballot was drawn , being the eighth since April .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — The October meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday at the Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Comps . E . F . Storr , M . E . Z . ; C . B . Cheese , H . ; T . Cohu , J . j George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Cuff , Hon . S . E . ; W . Medwin , P . S . ; C . Arkell , P . Z . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; H . Birdseye , P . Z . ; F . Ridley , 11 . Hughes , J . Gibbs , G . S . Bigley , Carr , F . Archard , VV . Hawcs , J . Taylor , VV . R . Dixon , John Kent , land T . S .

Holland . Visitors : Comps . G . H . Hunter , H . 1471 , and R . Bright . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . C B . Cheese , Z ; T . Cohu , IL ; Perry , J . ; H . Cuff , S . E . ; VV . Medwin , N . ; Darnell , P . S . ; and Marsh , Janitor . A brother vvas proposed for exaltation , and there being no further business , the chapter was adjourned for refreshment .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreel , on the 9 th inst . Among those present were Comps G . Davis , M . E . Z . ; Stewart , H . ; Ellborn , J . j Dava > 'e , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Davis , S . N . ; Cleghorne , P . S . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Harris , ist A . S . ; Moss , I . P . Z . ; Holbrook , P . Z . ; Elsam , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . Surrey ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex ; Parkinson

Janitor ; and the following visitors : Comps . Lander , M . E . Z . 1642 ; Capt . A . Nickols , P . Z . 7 S 2 ; Whitley , P . Z . P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex ; Bush , 141 ; Hibbert , S 24 ; Underwood , 1366 ; Cooper , 1366 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed Bros . Staley , Codd , and Sutherland were duly exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason . 'The ceremony was most ably performed by the M . E . Z ., with the assistance of his officers .

1 hechapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . The health of the M . E . Z . was warmly proposed by the I . P . Z . In the course of his remaiks he congratulated thc First Principal upon the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of exaltation , an example which those occupying an inferior position in the chapter would do well to emulate , and which

result vvas only to be obtained by close application at chapters of instruction . The toast having been duly drunk , the M . E . Z . briefly replied , and then gave " The Exaltees . " This pledge having been duly acknowledged , the health of " The Visitors , " coupled vvith the names of Comps . Whitley and Capt . Nichols , followed . The former companion in reply passed a very flattering encomium upon the general working of

the chapter , and more especially upon the efforts of the M . E . Z ., which were worthy of all praise . "The Second and Third Principals " came next in order , and this toast vvas responded to by Comps . Stewart and Ellborn . "The Past Principals , " coupled vvith the name of Comp . Moss , who replied ; "The S . E . and Treasurer , " acknowledged by Comps . Davagc and Harfeld ; and "The Officers , " responded to by Comps . Cleghorne and Harris , terminated the proceedings .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 16 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros . Sir Charles J . Palmer , Bart ., P . P . S . O . of Middlesex and Surrey , W . M . ; J . H . Dodson , S . VV . and Treasurer ; C . ttrown , acting J . VV . ; VV . Wiggiston , Prov . G . S . of Works , P . M ., and Secretary ; Harding , S . D . ; W . H . Saunders , J . D . ; Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey ,

I . P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . VV . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , several important matters were discussed and disposed of . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjo urned

to refreshment . The only toasts given were " 'The Queen and Mark Masonry , " and "The W . M . " The latter toast was warmly proposed in well chosen terms by Bro . Richnell , l . P . M . Bro . Sir C . Palmer having replied the proceedings terminated .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . — A . muster roll of this old encampment was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , 8 a , Red Lion-square ,

Knights Templar.

when there were present among others Sir Knts . C . Sanders M . D ., E . C ; Alfred Williams , P . E . C , Prelate ; F . Driver , 2 nd Captain ; E . Baxter , P . E . C , acting C . of L . ; Roebuck , P . E . C ; C II . Driver , P . E . C ' ; D . M . Dewar , P . E . C , Reg . ; T . C Walls , P . E . C ; J . H . Dodson , S . B . ; Glenne , S . B . ; H . J . Lardner , IL ; and others . Sir Knt . Dr . Ramsay , M . D ., P . E . C , & c , vvas a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Edward F . StorrP . M . 22 P . Z . 1044

, , , etc ., vvas duly installed a Kni ght of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple by Sir Knt . C H . Driver . The election of Eminent Commander for the ensuing year resulted unanimously in favour of Sir Knt . Berridge , and Sir Knt . Paas was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Previously to the encampment being closed , a resolution was passed " That the banquet fee for a visitor shall be one guinea , and that Bye-law XV . be altered accordingly . " A Past E . C . 's jewel vvas unanimously voted to the outgoing

E . C . " " The encampment was then closed and the sir knights adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant where an excellent banquet vvas partaken of . Thc usual toasts followed . Sir Kt . Roebuck responded on behalf of " Thc Grand Ollicers . " "The Health of thc E . C . " was warmly given by the Prelate , in the course of which he congratulated Sir Kt . Sanders upon his restoration to health aftera severe illness

Ihe E . C . having replied then gave " The newly-installed Knight , " which was briefly acknowledged by Sir Kt . Storr . " The Visitors " followed , and this toast was acknowledged at length by Sir Kt . Ramsey . " The Past Commanders , " coupled with the names of Sir Kts . Williams and Driver , who responded , and "The Officers , " replied to by Sir Kt . F . Driver terminated the proceedings .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

Sir Julius Benedict is writing the incidental music for Mr . Wilson Barrett ' s play to follow " The Silver King . " # * * To-morrow night ( Saturday ) " M . P . " gives way at Toole ' s to "Ours , " one of the best comedies of the late Mr . Robertson . The cast will be almost similar to the present one . We hope the run will have a similar success Bro . Toole takes over his theatre early in December .

* "The Golden Ring , " we understand , is the name of the new opera for the opening of the Alhambra , when Bro . Brass has completed the rebuilding . The new opera is by Bro . Sims anel Mr . Fred Clay , the former supplying the dialogue and the latter the music . It is being rehearsed at the "Vic . "

If the opening night can be taken as a criterion we may predict a succefsful run for "La Vie" at the Avenue . ' It is much more of a burlesque than a comic opera . Its original " La Vie Parisienne , " is not one of Offenbach ' s cleverest compositions , but Mr . Farnie has worked it up and introduced many new features into it that cannot fail to be of attraction . Its plot is somewhat

slight . The Baron Von Gondremarke and his daughter visit London to see the sights . The baron makes up his mind to write a book , so , like Dickon's character , " when found he makes a note of " everything ; through not understanding the language , of course makes a tissue ol absurd blunders , and always jumps at wrong conclusions . His daughter Christine is in search of a gentleman who once saved herlifewhen in danger of a wild boar . This swain

the Hon . Tom Splinterbarre , is equally anxious to renew the acquaintance of the lady . By some means he learns the baron and his daughter are expected at Charing Cross Station by the tidal train . In fear she has forgotten him he arranges to change his identity , and dons the uniform of an hotel tout , Joe , who exchanges places with Tom . Joe has been told off to show the young lady aboat . He turns his house into the hotel ; but finds Christine snubs him , not

imagining her love can be an hotel tout , though she afterwards owns that she did not expect her devoted one to be such a character . The baron wants to see English society ; to carry on the plot a sham ball is got up vvith sham guests of distinction . The servants are dressed up and announced as the Home Secretary , the Lord Mayor , the Governor of Cyprus , & c . In the end the plot is found out , and of course matters are set right . The character of the German

baron affords Bro . Lionel Brough much scope for his drolleries . In keeping a note-book he can find scores of opportunities to be funny . He rings the changes with Bro . Arthur Roberts' "Joe . " It is past saying that whilst these two are on the stage the house is kept in roars of laughter . Mr / Standing , the Hon . Tom Splinterbarre , sings and acts vvith much spirit ; Bro . Arthur Roberts , as a low comedian , is next ; Bro . Lionel Brough the main

support . With Miss La Rue he sings a pretty duet , " Ah yes ; ah no ; " andasolo ; "It needs no glass binocular , " reminding one in the latter of Mr . George Grossmith . Miss Camilie D'Arville sings " The colonel ' s widow , " and a duet vvith M . Ernest Palmieri "Soft as my heart , " and withal looks charming . On the first night she got three encores and bouquet after bouauet thrown to her . Miss D'Arville certainly carries off the honours as far as vocal

talent is concerned . Miss La Rue also sings well , but we thoughc vvas a little too self-conscious . Of the other characters there are many we must mention , Miss Clara Graham who is not heard often enough . We should like to see her in a more prominent part . Perhaps as far as good looks goes she carries off the palm . Miss Agnes Lyr . don , too , acts very nicely as a " tiger" to Hon . Mr . Splinterbarre , but her beauty , for which she is chiefly known , is quite thrown away in a

male character . We shall hope to see this charming young lady to better advantage in her next character . The operatic burlesque has been well rehearsed , and is put on the stage with every thought to efficiency to make it bright and attractive . The orchestra is conducted in his talented style by M . J acobi , late of the Alhambra . Bro . D'Albertson had all his work cut out on the opening night , as acting minager , to seat the audience , and must have had his lemper tried , but in his hands everyone is made comfortable .