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Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on the 13 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . VV . Cleghorn , M . E . Z . ; A . E . Slalev , H . ; Rest , J . ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Kimpton , P . S . ; T . Ddvis , I . P . Z . ; and T . C . Walls ,
P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . Comp . Webb , 72 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . C . Mussared , of Lodge iS 6 g , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most impressively exalted as a Royal Arch Mason . The M . E . Z ., in particular , is to be congratulated upon the able manner in which he performed the ceremony , it being
bis debiV . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . In proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " the I . P . Z . spoke in flittering terms of the working of Comp . Cleghorn , which he said was beyond all praise . He felt confident that the exaltee must have been
highly impressed and gratified with the whole proceedings . The M . E . Z . having replied , then gave "The Second and Third Principals . " Comps . Staley and Rest , having briefly replied , the toast of "The Exaltee" followed . Comp . Mussared having made a neat speech , "The
Health of the Visitor , " gave Comp . Webb an opportunity of making a few kind and flattering observations upon the working and hospitality of the chapter . Comp . T . Davis having replied for "The Past Principals , " Comps . G . Davis and Harfeld for "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " and Comp . Kimpton for "The Officers , " the proceedings terminated .
ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —The December meeting of the above chapter was held on Monday last at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-strett . There were present Comps . Frederick Crockford , M . E . Z . ; E . Y . lolliffe , H . ; George Kenning , Treas ., acting J . ;
John Larkin , P . S . ; Arthur B . Hudson , ist Asst . Soj . ; G . Rawlinson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Edward W . Stillwell , Edward Anderton , and James Shotter . Visitor : Comp . Lee . The minutes of the convocation held on July iSth were read and confirmed . The companions then adjourned to dinner .
CAMBRIDGE . —Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., the three principals present were Comps . B . Chenwell , Z . ; E . Hills , H . ; and J . R . Ling , J . ; whilst the work of the principal sojourner vvas taken by Comp . W . I . Pashler , who subsequently succeeded to the Third
Principal's chair of J . The proceedings were attended by the Giand Superintendent of the province , Comp . Col . R . T . Caldwell . The chapter unanimously elected Comp . Frank Piggott , as Principal Sojourner . His assistants are Comps . C . F . Charlton and W . P . Spalding . There were three candidates for exaltation .
BATH . —Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., Comps . Rev . J . A . Lloyd , J . Rubie , and B . H . Watts occupying the Principals' chairs , Comps . Macdonald , Gardiner , and Hopkins acting as Principal and Assistant Sojourners . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the officers for the ensuing year were elected . There being no other business the chapter was closed .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 L—A convocation was held on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , P . > . 97 * , M . E . Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . C 38 , H . ; M . Speigel , S 34 , ] . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , 1 st A . S . 862 , S . E . ; G . N . Watls , V . I ., S . E . 1196 , S . N . ; J , Davies , 733 , P . S . ; 7 . Sims , 1 . 834 , ist A . S . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . 890 ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 . 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; S . Cochrane , 3 ; W . W . Williams , 8 34 ; and J . Smith , 890 .
The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cochrane being candidate . Comp . J . Davies was elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing two meetings . A' vote of condolence with Comp . H . Purdue on the loss of his wife vv-is passed ; and a letter from Comp . Smith was read , thanking the companions , on behalf : of his wife and himself , for their vote ot congratulation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( T . I . )—The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at ihe Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . E . G . Harwood , Prov . G . Keg ., W . M . ; John Partington , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Wadeson , W . M . elect ; Nathl . Nicholson , J . W . ; W . Court , M . O . ; Kobt . Phillips , Conductor ; Thomas Naylor , Reg . ; William
Cooper , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; Robert Jones , J . D . ; Thos . Nightingale , I . G . ; VV . H . Brown , Stwd . ; Thos . Higson , Thos . Murphy , Hy . Critchley , John Kenyon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Murray , J D . ; John Hardcastle , John F . Skelton , William Greenwood , F . VV . Brockbank , Charlee Holsrate , John Harwood , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . E . Greenhalgh , T . H . Heyes , J . Hibbert , F . M . Millr . er , Geo .
Stirling , j . Whitaker , J . Horrocks , P . P . G . S . B ., and John Booth . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for seven brethren , which proving unanimous and all being present , were advanced to the Degree of Mark Mason by Bro . John Paitington , P . P . S . G . D ., who also delivered the traditional lecture . The Treasurer ' s accounts were produced , and on report of
the Auditors , received and adopted . Bro . Wm . Wadeson , who was elected W . M . at the last regular meetig , was duly installed into office by Bro . J . D . Murray , and proceeded to appoint the following officers who were suitably addressed by Bro . J . Kenyon , P . P . G . D .: Bros . E . G . Harwood , P . G . K ., I . P . M . ; N . Nicholson , S . W . ; W . Court , J . W . ; John Barrett , M . O . ; T . Forrester , S . O . ; R . H , Phillips , J . O . ; T . Naylor , Reg . ; G . P . Brockbank
Mark Masonry.
Treas . ; W . Cooper , Sec . ; James Eckersley , Conductor ; Robert Jones , S . D . ; Thomas Nightingale , J . D . ; John Alcock , D . C . ; J . Harwood , A . D . C ; Robt . Johnson , Org . ; J . W . Havvksworth , I . G . ; W . H . Br ^ wn and ) . Booth , Stewards ; and Thomas Higson , Tyler . Bro . E . G . Harwood , I . P . M ., having been appointed to the office uf Prov . Grand Registrar at the last Prov . Grand Lodge
meeting , vvas congratulated by the brethren , and the fact of his promotion was entered upon the minutes of the proceedings . Bro . Brockbank , Treasurer ( who was absent from illness ) , reported , by letter , to the brethren that as to his action , along with the Master , Wardens , and others in obtaininar a grant from the Mark Benevolent Fund for Bro .
Joseph Varey , now resident in London , who 20 years ago vvas a member of that lodge , the brethren were much gratified at the liberal spirit evinced by the Board , and Bros . Harwood and Kenyon announced that they would serve as Stewards at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . The lodge was then closed .
DEVIZES , —Wiltshire Keystone Lodge ( No . 17 S ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at he Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . F . S . Hancock , being unable , through illness , to be present , his place was taken by Bro . Wm . Nott , P . M ., who , after advancing a candidate—Bro . W . J . Mann , to the Degree , duly installed Bro . Thomas E .
Hopkins as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . subsequently appointed and invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . W . H . Bush , S . W . ; H . J . Johnson , J . W . ; A . J . Beaver , M . O . ; A . F . Brereton , 6 . 0 . ; J . A . Randall , P . M ., J . O . ; Rev . W . Humphrys , Chap . ; W . Nott , P . M ., Treas ; VV . J . Baldwin , Keg . ; H . I . Ward , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pocock , S . D . ; W . S . Bambridge ,
J . D . j H . Howse , P . M ., D . C ; J . H . Foley , I . G . ; F . Sloper and E . J . Biggs , Stwds . ; and C . R . Barnes , Tyler . An announcement that his Royal Highness the Grand M . M . had included Bro . W . Nott , P . M " . of this lodge in the list of Jubilee honours , and conferred upon him the rank of P . j . G . D ., was received with applause .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
ST . GEORGE'S PRECEPTORY ( No . 6 ) . — This old preceptory held its meeting at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present Sir Knights P . H . Waterloiy , E . C ; G . S . Waterlow , Constable ; W . G . Devey , Marshal ; H . J . Sparks , P . G . Marshal ; G . Cooper , P . G . S . B . ; VV . E . Stewart , P . G . Charnherlain : lames Blvth . P . C .: 7 . Lea Smith .
P . C . ; C . F . Matier , K . C . T . ; F . T . Bennett , and Dr . Orwin . Visitors : Sir Knights R . Berridge , G . Std . Br . ( V . B . ) , and W . Ganz , G . O . The preceptory having been duly opened , the election for E . Commander and Treasurer for theensuingyear vvas proceeded with . The result was that sir Knights G . S . Waterlow and G . Cooper were respectively elected to fill
those offices . The Registrar announced that during the past year there were several ; matters of interest connected with members of the preceptory . Sir Knight Surgeon-Major H . McKinnon was the first officer who obtained the distinguished order for meritorious conduct at Surmah . In the Craft Sir Knight G . Cooper had been appointed Senior Grand Deacon , and at the Albert Hall Sir Knight W . E . Stewart was aDnointerl P . A . G . D . C . and C . F . Matier .
P . G . Std . B ., and in the Straits Settlements Sir Knight Joaquim was appointed Dep . Dist . Grand Master during the year . Three knights had joined the muster roll , and no less than eight of the members were Stewards for the next Festival of the Girls' School . These facts were ordered to be recorded on the minutes . All business being ended , the knights adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the personal supervision of Mr . J . P . Swayne .
STONEHOUSE . —Loyal Brunswick Encampment ( No . 24 ) . —At a meeting of this encampment , held at St . George's Hall , on the 15 th inst ,, limt . Sir Knight J . H . Keats , P . E . C , vvas re-elected as E . Preceptor for the year ensuing , and Emt . Sir Knight Thomas S . Bayly , P . E . C , as Treasurer . Fonr candidates were proposed for inception in this encampment at the next convocation .
Bro . Lord Mayor De Keyser presided at the distribution of prizes to the 2 nd London Rifles in the Guildhall , on Saturday evening last , the prizes being given away by the Lady Mayoress . In the course of the proceedings it was announced amid loud cheers that Bro . General Sir Frederick Roberts , Bart ., G . C . B ., had honoured the corps by accepting the honorary colonelcy . A hearty vote of 1 hanks vvas passed to the Lady Mayoress lor
presenting the prizes , and was acknowledged on her behalf by Bro . the Lord Mayor . NORTH-WEST Lo . vno . s' DENTAI , INSTITUTE . — Extract from Kentish Town Maga % ine , for April , 1886 . — "The above-named Institute , under the special patronage o £ the Clergy , Medical Men , Gentlemen and Ladies of the N . and N . W . districts , affords in its daily and extensive practice , wondrous exemplification of the great progress that has been made in the science
of dentistry during quite modern days , and also proves indisputably the great boon which the above-named Institute coniers daily upon numerous sufferers . Defective teeth and gumsjare well known to be the foundation of the most painful complaints that afflict mankind , and that the several ailments of the mouth need the skilled attention of eminent scientists , it they are to be cured , or even alleviated , and in order that such skilled attention might be within the reach of all grades , the NUKIM -W EST LONDON
DENTAL INSTITUTE vvas established . Situated at 80 , Eortcss-road , Junction-road , Kentish Town , under the superintendence of Mr . A . VV . FURBER , L . D . S ., Royal College of Surgeons of England , assisted by a staff of sk lied and qualified gentlemen , this Institute supplied artificial teeth ; latest scientific improvements ; extracts teeth , and psrfo .-ms all other necessary operations painlessly , and bestows benefits that cannot be over-estimated upon this portion of our largely-populated suburbs that would not seek the aid of
Hospitals and Charities in ihe Metropolis . We may add that Mr . A . VV . FUKUSK , L . D . S ., R . C . S . E ., has had 20 years' experience in hospitals and private practice , is of a very kindly disposition , and eminently fitted for the position that he holds , where lie has earned the golden opinions of all who have consulted hiin . Mr . FUKUEK is also a well-known benefactor , having devoted ten years ot his early practice to serve the poor , during which period his well-tutored and able hand relieved [ tree of cost ] no less a number than 20 , 000 suffering patients . " —Fees at this Institute are moderate , and Free to " the Unemployed . "
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
A second visit to "The Woman Hater " made us laugh more heartily at his woes than even at the first night . The third act is funny in the extreme . For all this we would like to see Bro . Edward Terry in a good old burlesque , in which he vvas so excellent at the Strand years ago . There is room in London for one theatre of real burlesque—as distinguished from spectacular musical entertainments .
s # s Miss Grace Hawthorne has produced Mr . Bartley Campbell ' s melodrama , "Siberia , " at the Princess ' s , a piece well-known in America . It deals with Russian political life , and is made somewhat interesting by the situations which abound in it . The dialogue is poor , and of the high falutin style , and vve pity Mr . Barnes being
thrown away in such a part as Nicholai . The effective leave-takings between man and wife , father and child , and persons betrothed , on being condemned for Nihilism . The horrors of the mines in Siberia , and the tyranny of the Governmental classes upon the serfs are shown in . harrowing form , so much so that one hears sobs and the
frequent use of the pocket handkerchief throughout the house . It is not Miss Cicely Richards ' s fault that a piece of comedy splendidly played by her should be so prominent though unnecessary to the plot . During the Christmas holidays an adaptation from " Uncle Tom's Cabin " is to be played at matinees . A very pretty front piece called " Edith ' s Burglar" is nightly played with "Siberia . "
# * # " The Two Roses" at the Criterion , lovely and fresh as they are , ought to retain their full odour and beauty , or dropping metaphor , Mr . Albery's charming little sentimental comedy ought to remain for some time to come at the Criterion , owing to the excellent way in which it is played and the attractive dialogue . It is unfortunate
that the author has not been able to follow up his brilliant success of 17 years ago . All his works since his masterpiece have been comparative failures . Mr . W . Farren does not make such an interesting Mr . Digby Grant as did Bro . Irving , but Bro . David James , as " our Mr . Jenkins , " is as lunny as ever . Mr . Gidden ' s acts the part of the blina Caleb with gentleness and satisfaction . Hevvill do well notto gabble
lung sentences as if he wanted to get them over . But his part is a bit tiresome at tirnts , for young men are not given topreachiness novv-a-days , asisjack Wyatt . Mr . Blakeley , as the solicitor , is of course very grotesque . But it is the two young ladies , Miss Maud Millett and Miss Annie Hughes , who make the comedy such a delight . Not even
the originals—Miss tawcett and Miss Newton , long gone to their rest—played as well as do these young ladies . In their hands the playful scenes and pathos of this English comedy can safely be left . We anticipate—if Mr . Wyndham ' s arrangements permit of it—a somewhat long run of Mr . Albery ' s evergreen comedy .
* « * It was with a great deal of pleasure that we joined in the hearty welcome to " Lady Clancarty , " now returned to its London home . Those who missed seeing this excellent play of the late Torn Taylor when here before are rather to be congratulated than otherwise . Our reason for saying so is that during the recent tour the two big parts
have much improved . Mrs . Kendal , as Lady Clancarty , is now seen at her very best , and it is difficult to say anything more except it be to heap compliments upon her for her pathetic rendering of her part . Lord Clancarty , played by Bro . Kendal , is now made more ol an Irishman , our esteemed brother having caught the dialect perfectly since he left town and speaking louder . Mr Mackintosh keeps
up the reputation he made in the character of William 111 ., which is one of the best things he has ever done . Mrs . Tree's place has been filled by Miss Blanche Horlock who looks nice , but she must attend to her delivery of words ere she acquire bad habits of speech . This is a play particularly interesting to women , specially married ladies , as it deals with the love of a wifefor
herhusband , and wnat she will undergofor him . Itisa pity that there is not a part for Mr . Hare . This can fce the only reason to wish its end near . As the forthcoming season ends the partnership between the lessees , Messrs . Hare and Kendal , they have decided upon giving a repertoire of some of their most successful plays befoie relinquishing management , likewise of producing one play never before acted .
Ihe Lord Chancellor ( Bro . Lord Halsbury ) , the Lord Chancellor of Ireland ( Bro . Lurd Ashbourne ) , Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., and Bro . Lord Stanley of Preston were present at the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office , on Saturday afternoon last .
Bro . Lord Herschell , P . G . W ., presided at a meeting held on Monday evening in the Memorial Hall , Farringdon-street , on the Condition of the London Poor , when a resolution was passed in favour of State-aided emigration of agricultural labourers to our colonies , and of stopping the immigration of pauper aliens into Great Britain .
Bro . Edward Spooner , P . M . and P . Z ., President of the New Wandsworth Philanthropic Societ }' , 76 , Haldonroad , Wandsworth , will thankfully receive contributions for the fund for providing 6 JO poor cflildren with a Christmas dinner , and on the 9 th of January next a tea , followed by an entertainment , to 250 aged poor ( male and female ) . This has been an annual feature of the society ' s work .
Ihe report and balance-sheet of this society is of a satisfactory character . No less than 2376 poor families have been relieved with meat , bread , grocery , and coals , and , allowing only five persons to each family , the number thus aided has been n , SSo . The society was formed in 1 S 6 S , one of its principal founders being Bio . Spooner . The
balance-sheet shows an expenditure of £ 102 6 s . iod . only , and there is no item for labour or salary , everything being done by a committee of willing philanthropists . We sincerely trust the appeal of our worthy brother will prove successful , and that the poor children and old people of the neighbourhood will have as good an entertainment as they have had in past years ,
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Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on the 13 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . VV . Cleghorn , M . E . Z . ; A . E . Slalev , H . ; Rest , J . ; G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Kimpton , P . S . ; T . Ddvis , I . P . Z . ; and T . C . Walls ,
P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . Comp . Webb , 72 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . C . Mussared , of Lodge iS 6 g , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most impressively exalted as a Royal Arch Mason . The M . E . Z ., in particular , is to be congratulated upon the able manner in which he performed the ceremony , it being
bis debiV . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . In proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " the I . P . Z . spoke in flittering terms of the working of Comp . Cleghorn , which he said was beyond all praise . He felt confident that the exaltee must have been
highly impressed and gratified with the whole proceedings . The M . E . Z . having replied , then gave "The Second and Third Principals . " Comps . Staley and Rest , having briefly replied , the toast of "The Exaltee" followed . Comp . Mussared having made a neat speech , "The
Health of the Visitor , " gave Comp . Webb an opportunity of making a few kind and flattering observations upon the working and hospitality of the chapter . Comp . T . Davis having replied for "The Past Principals , " Comps . G . Davis and Harfeld for "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " and Comp . Kimpton for "The Officers , " the proceedings terminated .
ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —The December meeting of the above chapter was held on Monday last at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-strett . There were present Comps . Frederick Crockford , M . E . Z . ; E . Y . lolliffe , H . ; George Kenning , Treas ., acting J . ;
John Larkin , P . S . ; Arthur B . Hudson , ist Asst . Soj . ; G . Rawlinson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Edward W . Stillwell , Edward Anderton , and James Shotter . Visitor : Comp . Lee . The minutes of the convocation held on July iSth were read and confirmed . The companions then adjourned to dinner .
CAMBRIDGE . —Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., the three principals present were Comps . B . Chenwell , Z . ; E . Hills , H . ; and J . R . Ling , J . ; whilst the work of the principal sojourner vvas taken by Comp . W . I . Pashler , who subsequently succeeded to the Third
Principal's chair of J . The proceedings were attended by the Giand Superintendent of the province , Comp . Col . R . T . Caldwell . The chapter unanimously elected Comp . Frank Piggott , as Principal Sojourner . His assistants are Comps . C . F . Charlton and W . P . Spalding . There were three candidates for exaltation .
BATH . —Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., Comps . Rev . J . A . Lloyd , J . Rubie , and B . H . Watts occupying the Principals' chairs , Comps . Macdonald , Gardiner , and Hopkins acting as Principal and Assistant Sojourners . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the officers for the ensuing year were elected . There being no other business the chapter was closed .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 L—A convocation was held on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , P . > . 97 * , M . E . Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . C 38 , H . ; M . Speigel , S 34 , ] . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , 1 st A . S . 862 , S . E . ; G . N . Watls , V . I ., S . E . 1196 , S . N . ; J , Davies , 733 , P . S . ; 7 . Sims , 1 . 834 , ist A . S . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . 890 ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 . 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; S . Cochrane , 3 ; W . W . Williams , 8 34 ; and J . Smith , 890 .
The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cochrane being candidate . Comp . J . Davies was elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing two meetings . A' vote of condolence with Comp . H . Purdue on the loss of his wife vv-is passed ; and a letter from Comp . Smith was read , thanking the companions , on behalf : of his wife and himself , for their vote ot congratulation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( T . I . )—The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at ihe Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . E . G . Harwood , Prov . G . Keg ., W . M . ; John Partington , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Wadeson , W . M . elect ; Nathl . Nicholson , J . W . ; W . Court , M . O . ; Kobt . Phillips , Conductor ; Thomas Naylor , Reg . ; William
Cooper , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; Robert Jones , J . D . ; Thos . Nightingale , I . G . ; VV . H . Brown , Stwd . ; Thos . Higson , Thos . Murphy , Hy . Critchley , John Kenyon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Murray , J D . ; John Hardcastle , John F . Skelton , William Greenwood , F . VV . Brockbank , Charlee Holsrate , John Harwood , P . P . S . G . D . ; G . E . Greenhalgh , T . H . Heyes , J . Hibbert , F . M . Millr . er , Geo .
Stirling , j . Whitaker , J . Horrocks , P . P . G . S . B ., and John Booth . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for seven brethren , which proving unanimous and all being present , were advanced to the Degree of Mark Mason by Bro . John Paitington , P . P . S . G . D ., who also delivered the traditional lecture . The Treasurer ' s accounts were produced , and on report of
the Auditors , received and adopted . Bro . Wm . Wadeson , who was elected W . M . at the last regular meetig , was duly installed into office by Bro . J . D . Murray , and proceeded to appoint the following officers who were suitably addressed by Bro . J . Kenyon , P . P . G . D .: Bros . E . G . Harwood , P . G . K ., I . P . M . ; N . Nicholson , S . W . ; W . Court , J . W . ; John Barrett , M . O . ; T . Forrester , S . O . ; R . H , Phillips , J . O . ; T . Naylor , Reg . ; G . P . Brockbank
Mark Masonry.
Treas . ; W . Cooper , Sec . ; James Eckersley , Conductor ; Robert Jones , S . D . ; Thomas Nightingale , J . D . ; John Alcock , D . C . ; J . Harwood , A . D . C ; Robt . Johnson , Org . ; J . W . Havvksworth , I . G . ; W . H . Br ^ wn and ) . Booth , Stewards ; and Thomas Higson , Tyler . Bro . E . G . Harwood , I . P . M ., having been appointed to the office uf Prov . Grand Registrar at the last Prov . Grand Lodge
meeting , vvas congratulated by the brethren , and the fact of his promotion was entered upon the minutes of the proceedings . Bro . Brockbank , Treasurer ( who was absent from illness ) , reported , by letter , to the brethren that as to his action , along with the Master , Wardens , and others in obtaininar a grant from the Mark Benevolent Fund for Bro .
Joseph Varey , now resident in London , who 20 years ago vvas a member of that lodge , the brethren were much gratified at the liberal spirit evinced by the Board , and Bros . Harwood and Kenyon announced that they would serve as Stewards at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . The lodge was then closed .
DEVIZES , —Wiltshire Keystone Lodge ( No . 17 S ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at he Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . F . S . Hancock , being unable , through illness , to be present , his place was taken by Bro . Wm . Nott , P . M ., who , after advancing a candidate—Bro . W . J . Mann , to the Degree , duly installed Bro . Thomas E .
Hopkins as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . subsequently appointed and invested the officers for the year as follows : Bros . W . H . Bush , S . W . ; H . J . Johnson , J . W . ; A . J . Beaver , M . O . ; A . F . Brereton , 6 . 0 . ; J . A . Randall , P . M ., J . O . ; Rev . W . Humphrys , Chap . ; W . Nott , P . M ., Treas ; VV . J . Baldwin , Keg . ; H . I . Ward , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Pocock , S . D . ; W . S . Bambridge ,
J . D . j H . Howse , P . M ., D . C ; J . H . Foley , I . G . ; F . Sloper and E . J . Biggs , Stwds . ; and C . R . Barnes , Tyler . An announcement that his Royal Highness the Grand M . M . had included Bro . W . Nott , P . M " . of this lodge in the list of Jubilee honours , and conferred upon him the rank of P . j . G . D ., was received with applause .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
ST . GEORGE'S PRECEPTORY ( No . 6 ) . — This old preceptory held its meeting at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present Sir Knights P . H . Waterloiy , E . C ; G . S . Waterlow , Constable ; W . G . Devey , Marshal ; H . J . Sparks , P . G . Marshal ; G . Cooper , P . G . S . B . ; VV . E . Stewart , P . G . Charnherlain : lames Blvth . P . C .: 7 . Lea Smith .
P . C . ; C . F . Matier , K . C . T . ; F . T . Bennett , and Dr . Orwin . Visitors : Sir Knights R . Berridge , G . Std . Br . ( V . B . ) , and W . Ganz , G . O . The preceptory having been duly opened , the election for E . Commander and Treasurer for theensuingyear vvas proceeded with . The result was that sir Knights G . S . Waterlow and G . Cooper were respectively elected to fill
those offices . The Registrar announced that during the past year there were several ; matters of interest connected with members of the preceptory . Sir Knight Surgeon-Major H . McKinnon was the first officer who obtained the distinguished order for meritorious conduct at Surmah . In the Craft Sir Knight G . Cooper had been appointed Senior Grand Deacon , and at the Albert Hall Sir Knight W . E . Stewart was aDnointerl P . A . G . D . C . and C . F . Matier .
P . G . Std . B ., and in the Straits Settlements Sir Knight Joaquim was appointed Dep . Dist . Grand Master during the year . Three knights had joined the muster roll , and no less than eight of the members were Stewards for the next Festival of the Girls' School . These facts were ordered to be recorded on the minutes . All business being ended , the knights adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the personal supervision of Mr . J . P . Swayne .
STONEHOUSE . —Loyal Brunswick Encampment ( No . 24 ) . —At a meeting of this encampment , held at St . George's Hall , on the 15 th inst ,, limt . Sir Knight J . H . Keats , P . E . C , vvas re-elected as E . Preceptor for the year ensuing , and Emt . Sir Knight Thomas S . Bayly , P . E . C , as Treasurer . Fonr candidates were proposed for inception in this encampment at the next convocation .
Bro . Lord Mayor De Keyser presided at the distribution of prizes to the 2 nd London Rifles in the Guildhall , on Saturday evening last , the prizes being given away by the Lady Mayoress . In the course of the proceedings it was announced amid loud cheers that Bro . General Sir Frederick Roberts , Bart ., G . C . B ., had honoured the corps by accepting the honorary colonelcy . A hearty vote of 1 hanks vvas passed to the Lady Mayoress lor
presenting the prizes , and was acknowledged on her behalf by Bro . the Lord Mayor . NORTH-WEST Lo . vno . s' DENTAI , INSTITUTE . — Extract from Kentish Town Maga % ine , for April , 1886 . — "The above-named Institute , under the special patronage o £ the Clergy , Medical Men , Gentlemen and Ladies of the N . and N . W . districts , affords in its daily and extensive practice , wondrous exemplification of the great progress that has been made in the science
of dentistry during quite modern days , and also proves indisputably the great boon which the above-named Institute coniers daily upon numerous sufferers . Defective teeth and gumsjare well known to be the foundation of the most painful complaints that afflict mankind , and that the several ailments of the mouth need the skilled attention of eminent scientists , it they are to be cured , or even alleviated , and in order that such skilled attention might be within the reach of all grades , the NUKIM -W EST LONDON
DENTAL INSTITUTE vvas established . Situated at 80 , Eortcss-road , Junction-road , Kentish Town , under the superintendence of Mr . A . VV . FURBER , L . D . S ., Royal College of Surgeons of England , assisted by a staff of sk lied and qualified gentlemen , this Institute supplied artificial teeth ; latest scientific improvements ; extracts teeth , and psrfo .-ms all other necessary operations painlessly , and bestows benefits that cannot be over-estimated upon this portion of our largely-populated suburbs that would not seek the aid of
Hospitals and Charities in ihe Metropolis . We may add that Mr . A . VV . FUKUSK , L . D . S ., R . C . S . E ., has had 20 years' experience in hospitals and private practice , is of a very kindly disposition , and eminently fitted for the position that he holds , where lie has earned the golden opinions of all who have consulted hiin . Mr . FUKUEK is also a well-known benefactor , having devoted ten years ot his early practice to serve the poor , during which period his well-tutored and able hand relieved [ tree of cost ] no less a number than 20 , 000 suffering patients . " —Fees at this Institute are moderate , and Free to " the Unemployed . "
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
A second visit to "The Woman Hater " made us laugh more heartily at his woes than even at the first night . The third act is funny in the extreme . For all this we would like to see Bro . Edward Terry in a good old burlesque , in which he vvas so excellent at the Strand years ago . There is room in London for one theatre of real burlesque—as distinguished from spectacular musical entertainments .
s # s Miss Grace Hawthorne has produced Mr . Bartley Campbell ' s melodrama , "Siberia , " at the Princess ' s , a piece well-known in America . It deals with Russian political life , and is made somewhat interesting by the situations which abound in it . The dialogue is poor , and of the high falutin style , and vve pity Mr . Barnes being
thrown away in such a part as Nicholai . The effective leave-takings between man and wife , father and child , and persons betrothed , on being condemned for Nihilism . The horrors of the mines in Siberia , and the tyranny of the Governmental classes upon the serfs are shown in . harrowing form , so much so that one hears sobs and the
frequent use of the pocket handkerchief throughout the house . It is not Miss Cicely Richards ' s fault that a piece of comedy splendidly played by her should be so prominent though unnecessary to the plot . During the Christmas holidays an adaptation from " Uncle Tom's Cabin " is to be played at matinees . A very pretty front piece called " Edith ' s Burglar" is nightly played with "Siberia . "
# * # " The Two Roses" at the Criterion , lovely and fresh as they are , ought to retain their full odour and beauty , or dropping metaphor , Mr . Albery's charming little sentimental comedy ought to remain for some time to come at the Criterion , owing to the excellent way in which it is played and the attractive dialogue . It is unfortunate
that the author has not been able to follow up his brilliant success of 17 years ago . All his works since his masterpiece have been comparative failures . Mr . W . Farren does not make such an interesting Mr . Digby Grant as did Bro . Irving , but Bro . David James , as " our Mr . Jenkins , " is as lunny as ever . Mr . Gidden ' s acts the part of the blina Caleb with gentleness and satisfaction . Hevvill do well notto gabble
lung sentences as if he wanted to get them over . But his part is a bit tiresome at tirnts , for young men are not given topreachiness novv-a-days , asisjack Wyatt . Mr . Blakeley , as the solicitor , is of course very grotesque . But it is the two young ladies , Miss Maud Millett and Miss Annie Hughes , who make the comedy such a delight . Not even
the originals—Miss tawcett and Miss Newton , long gone to their rest—played as well as do these young ladies . In their hands the playful scenes and pathos of this English comedy can safely be left . We anticipate—if Mr . Wyndham ' s arrangements permit of it—a somewhat long run of Mr . Albery ' s evergreen comedy .
* « * It was with a great deal of pleasure that we joined in the hearty welcome to " Lady Clancarty , " now returned to its London home . Those who missed seeing this excellent play of the late Torn Taylor when here before are rather to be congratulated than otherwise . Our reason for saying so is that during the recent tour the two big parts
have much improved . Mrs . Kendal , as Lady Clancarty , is now seen at her very best , and it is difficult to say anything more except it be to heap compliments upon her for her pathetic rendering of her part . Lord Clancarty , played by Bro . Kendal , is now made more ol an Irishman , our esteemed brother having caught the dialect perfectly since he left town and speaking louder . Mr Mackintosh keeps
up the reputation he made in the character of William 111 ., which is one of the best things he has ever done . Mrs . Tree's place has been filled by Miss Blanche Horlock who looks nice , but she must attend to her delivery of words ere she acquire bad habits of speech . This is a play particularly interesting to women , specially married ladies , as it deals with the love of a wifefor
herhusband , and wnat she will undergofor him . Itisa pity that there is not a part for Mr . Hare . This can fce the only reason to wish its end near . As the forthcoming season ends the partnership between the lessees , Messrs . Hare and Kendal , they have decided upon giving a repertoire of some of their most successful plays befoie relinquishing management , likewise of producing one play never before acted .
Ihe Lord Chancellor ( Bro . Lord Halsbury ) , the Lord Chancellor of Ireland ( Bro . Lurd Ashbourne ) , Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., and Bro . Lord Stanley of Preston were present at the Cabinet Council held at the Foreign Office , on Saturday afternoon last .
Bro . Lord Herschell , P . G . W ., presided at a meeting held on Monday evening in the Memorial Hall , Farringdon-street , on the Condition of the London Poor , when a resolution was passed in favour of State-aided emigration of agricultural labourers to our colonies , and of stopping the immigration of pauper aliens into Great Britain .
Bro . Edward Spooner , P . M . and P . Z ., President of the New Wandsworth Philanthropic Societ }' , 76 , Haldonroad , Wandsworth , will thankfully receive contributions for the fund for providing 6 JO poor cflildren with a Christmas dinner , and on the 9 th of January next a tea , followed by an entertainment , to 250 aged poor ( male and female ) . This has been an annual feature of the society ' s work .
Ihe report and balance-sheet of this society is of a satisfactory character . No less than 2376 poor families have been relieved with meat , bread , grocery , and coals , and , allowing only five persons to each family , the number thus aided has been n , SSo . The society was formed in 1 S 6 S , one of its principal founders being Bio . Spooner . The
balance-sheet shows an expenditure of £ 102 6 s . iod . only , and there is no item for labour or salary , everything being done by a committee of willing philanthropists . We sincerely trust the appeal of our worthy brother will prove successful , and that the poor children and old people of the neighbourhood will have as good an entertainment as they have had in past years ,