First Ball Of The Fellowship Lodge, No. 2535.

said of him , and which he most certainly did not deserve . He was indeed proud to sit as the first W . M ., and he hoped the seed sown in the lodge in its early days would bear abundant fruit in the future . He was not actually the W . M ., for Bro . Stephens was really in command , and had established all the records , and had , in fact , pulled the strings and the puppet had danced . He was happy and thank ' ul that , in his Mastership of that great and flourishing lodge , their esteem and regard had been showered upon him . The three Masonic Institutions knew the lodge , and would continue to know it in the future , for they intended it to be the

first lodge in London , ihe feeling of fellowship—that great word which binds the whole world together—had been amply exemplified in the history of this lodge which had done so much in so short a time . What had been done that night had been done by Bro . Stephens , and he ( the W . M . ) regretted deeply that he allowed himself to listen to the honeyed words of his good friend and become the first W . M ., but he recognised in Bro . Stephens the one originator who brought the lodge to the front . He had the pleasure of next proposing the toast of " The Ladies , " whom he deeply thanked for coming amongst them and making them so happy .

The toast having been enthusiastically honoured and duly responded to , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said that before they returned to the ball room he wished to propose " The Health of Bro . James Stephens , " who carried out everything in connection with their gathering in such a masterly fashion . Their Secretary had spared neither time nor trouble to make the ball a success , and he thanked him lor all he had done most heartily .

Bro . J AMES STEPHENS , P . P . G . D . Bucks , said he was deeply sensible of the honour conferred upon him in asking that very select company to drink his health . He was proud of the result of their first ball . Man was looked upon somewhat as a selfish animal , ' , but after that gathering he hoped the ladies assembled would go away imbued with the fact that the brethren of that lodge yfere not by any means selfish . The function so happily inaugurated would be at least an annual affair in the future . For his own part he wished it could become weekly , or at least monthly . He was one of those who delighted in the society of ladies and was glad to see such an array of beauty .

Dancing was resumed and carried on with unabated vigour until the fiours of the morning had well advanced . Bros . Carter , Haylor , Sanderson and Stephens formed a body of courteous and efficient M . Cs . whose exertions contributed in no small measure to the success of the evening . Messrs . Fradelle and Young , the well-known photographers , were in attendance and were busily engaged in making photographic souvenirs of the occasion .

The company which numbered about 250 included Mrs . and Bro . W . H . Bailey , W . M . ; Bro . E . Valerian ! , P . M ., J . W . ; Mrs . and Bro . Jas . Stephens ; Mrs ., Miss , and Bro . W . Lake , Asst . G . Sec ; Bro . W . A . Scurrah , Vice-President Board of General Purposes ; Mrs . and Bro . W . Thomas , P . M . ; Mrs . and Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I , for Boys ; Mrs . and Bro . Carter ; Miss Parsons , Bro . J . H . Haylor , and many others .

Ladies' Night Of The Emulation Lodge, No. 1505.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE EMULATION LODGE , No . 1505 .

fhe members of the above lodge , on Monday evening , the ioth instant , commemorated the 2 lst year of its consecration by entertaining their lady friends to dinner . The ladies were received by the Worshipful Master , Bro John E . Williams , and Mrs . Williams , in the large lodge room at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool . The W . M . welcomed the guests , who numbered about 150 , and conducted them to the banqueting-hall . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ,

The W . M . gave the toast of the evening , viz ., "The Ladies . '' He remarked that the Emulation Lodge had been 21 years in existence , and that was the first time they had entertained their lady friends . He was quite sure that now having arrived at the years of discretion they would not be as many months in again having a similar h appy gathering .

On behalf of the ladies , Bro . LATARCHE responded , and said they were only too pleased to meet the Masonic brethren within the walls of the Mason'c Hall , and , if possible , to gain some of their secrets . The toast of "The W . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . EASTWOOD , who commended the innovation of having ladies present to participate in the good things provided .

Bro . FOOTE , P . P . G . Treas ., afterwards presented Mrs . Williams with a very handsome bouquet , consisting of tulips , lilies of the valley , and hyacinths , from the brethren of the lodge . The W . M . responded to the toast of himself and his wife , and thanked the brethren for their enthusiastic reception , and particularly for the beautiful bouquet .

"The Health of the Visitors " was afterwards pledged , and the last toast was given by Bro . TOUGH , S . W . An excellent musical programme was provided by the Minster Quartette , Bros . Nelson Jackson , Eaton Batty , and J . Greenlees , P . M ., and Miss Annie Parry .

Presentation To Bro. G. Lainson Hart, P.M. 558, P.P.J.G.W. Kent.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . G . LAINSON HART , P . M . 558 , P . P . J . G . W . KENT .

The brethren of Temple Lodge , No . 558 , Folkestone , were entertained by Bro . G . L . Hart at a smoking concert on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., to celebrate his jubilee birthday . About 150 brethren and friends assembled in the Masonic Hall , and one of the most successlul concerts ever held in the town was inaugurated .

The musical items were of very high excellence , above the average of the generality of smoking concerts—a fact due to the untiring energy of Bros . G . B . Morgan and H . G . Clements ( W . M . elect of Temple Lodge ) , assisted by several London brethren , among whom were Bros . E . J . Wood , Templar Saxe , Kift , and Emlyn .

The utmost enthusiasm prevailed from the commencement , but reached its climax when a silver salver and tea and coffee service were presented to the popular host , as an expression of the good feeling and admiration of the brethren for the many and valuable services rendered to the Craft by Bro . G . L . Hart during his residence in Folkestone . Not the least pleasing episode was the addition of a diamond and pearl brooch to the foregoing , which was presented for the acceptance of Mrs . Hart .

Bro . G . L . HART was visibly affected by ( his token of the esteem of the breihrm and townsmen among whom he has worked , and , in a well . chosen speech , thai kei the donors must heartily ior what was evidently an altogether unexpected tribule of the regard and affection of the members of the Temple Lodge and Club , of the latter of which Bro . Hart has been Chairman since its foundation .

Masonic Ball By St. John's Lodge, No. 1343.

MASONIC BALL BY ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 1343 .

A Masonic ball was given by this lodge in honour of the 25 th anniversary of its constitution in the Little Essex House , Grays , Tburrock , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., when there was a large attendance of ladies and brethren , and as a dispensation had been granted for the latter to appear in Craft clothing , the scene presented was exceedingly brilliant , and the lodge is to be congratulated on the great success of the entertainment .

Among those present vvere Bros . Charles Westwood , W . M ., P . G . S ., and Mrs . Westwood ; F . Spencer Guy , I . P . M ., P . J . G . W ., and Mrs . and Miss Guy ; Frederick William Felling , S . W ., P . G . S ., and Mrs . Pelling ; Rev . F . Haslock , P . G . C ; Charles Cobham , P . M ., Sec , W . M : ( Mark ) , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . of W . Durham , and Miss Lilley , and Miss Louie Lilley ; Edward Ayres , J . W . ; J . G . Wingrove , P . G . O ., and Mrs . Wingrove ; Robt . Matthews , Asst . Org ., and Miss Matthews ; G . H . Silverwood , M . A ., LL . B ., I . G ., and Mrs . Sllverwood ; H . C . Borradaile , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ( special D . C ) , and Mrs . and the Misses Borradaile , also B . D . Borradaile ( Lewis ) , and a large party ; and G . Martin , Tyler .

Dancing was kept up with great spirit till about 4 p . m . on Thursday morning , and even then the meeting seemed unwilling to bring the proceedings to a close , so pleasently had everything passed off .

The ball cards , of which we are enabled to give a reproduction , was designed by Bro . Charles Cobham , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . Durham , and acting Secretary of the lodge . It is a marvellously fanciful creation , having in the centre a figure of St . John , from whom the lodge derives its name . To the left is a banner bearing the arms of the lodge , while round the pole from which it is suspended is a scroll with the Masonic device — " Audi , Vide , Tace " — inscribed upon it Beneath the banner is a marvellous creation of Bro . Cobham's brain , the head of which maybe taken to represent the God Thor , from which " Thurrock" is said of

to be derived . To the right is an ear of corn and a bed of roses—the blooms which take the form of Rosie Crosses—watered by a streamlet . In the background is a rising sun , a waning moon , and a group of seven stars , while on the inner border are the name of the lodge , with date of the " Terpsichorean Festival " beneath , and the names of all the principal members of the lodge . On a scroll in the outer border are first , the injunction to " Guard the Door Without , followed by the still more appropriate advice— " Frame your mind to mirth and merrimentwhich bars a thousand harms , and lengthens life . "

, The whole is well conceived , and reflects credit on Bro . Cobham's inventive powers .

Presentation To Bro. James Lewis Thomas, F.S.A., P.A.G.D.C.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . JAMES LEWIS THOMAS , F . S . A ., P . A . G . D . C .

There was a large and influential gathering on the occasion of the installation meeting of the Granite Lodge , No . 1328 , held on the Sth inst . Bro . R . PhJi'P Upton first worked all three Degrees and then installed his successor , Bro , Edward Faux , S . W ., in a masterly manne . Prior to this the WORSHIPFUL MASTER announced that it had been

determined to commemorate this 25 th year of the existence of the lodge by making a presentation to their old and valued Secretary , Bro . J . Lewis Thomas , P . M ., who had filled this office for 23 years and was one of the founders of the lodge . " went on to say that the Treasurer , Bro . Frederick West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Surrey , was one of the first initiates in the lodge . He had much pleasure on calling "P him to make the presentation . , , Bro . WEST said that in response to the command of the W . M . he na

much pleasure in performing the duties the W . M . had laid upon him , and tor n » reasons . Firstly , these presentations were generally made when a good work wa ended , in the present instance he had no intimation that they were likely to 10 * the valuable service ol thtir Secretary , but on the contrary , they looked ' ° * to having him with them in active work for many years to come . Secondly , ^ 'Jr J West ) was , as stated by the W . M ., the oldest initiate and the senior Grand ( Jine