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The Cryptic Rite.
THE CRYPTIC RITE .
For some time past a growing desire has been manifested by the heads of Mark Masonry in England to bring the Mark Degree into connection with those degrees which are usually associated with it under
other Masonic jurisdictions . In accordance with this desire , and acting under the expressed opinion of the-Mark Grand Lodge , measures have been taken by the M . W . Mark Grand Master , the Rev . G . R . Portal ,
to introduce the allied degrees into England ; and authority having been obtained from the New York Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters , 111 . Bro . Jackson H . Chase , 33 ° , together with 111 . Bros . Martin
and Thompson , were commissioned to proceed to England , and confer the degrees . Upon the arrival of the delegates several meetings were held , and four councils of the Order founded . A Grand Council for
England was then established , with Rev . Bro . Portal as M . P . Grand Master , and Bro . F . Binckes as G . Recorder . The councils already formed are " The Grand Master ' s , " No . 1 , over which the G . M . presides as
T . I . M ., having as his principal officers Capt . N . G . Phillips , Lt . Gd . Com . 33 , and J . M . P . Montagu , Sec . Gen . 33 ; No . 2 is the " Constantine " Council , of which Bro .
R . Wentworth Little , Past R . P . G . M . New Brunswick , is the T . I . M . * No . 3 , " Macdonald , " Bro . S . Rosenthal , T . I . M . * , and "Mark" Council , No . 4 , under the sceptre of Bro . F . Binckes , G . R .
On Monday , the 21 st inst ., a final meeting was held at Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of 111 . Bro . Chase , who advanced Bros . Little , P . Z ., J . Reid , P . Z ., C . Hammerton , W . M . 1339 , H . Massev , P . M ., and
E . Kimber to the degrees of M . E . M ., R . and S . Masters , and S . E . Master . Bro . Little , who had been unable to attend previously , was then installed as T . I . M . of No . 2 .
Amongst the brethren present were 111 . Bros . Capt . Phillips , 33 ; R . Hamilton , M . D ., 33 ; Hyde Pullen , 33 ° ; S . Rosenthal , 33 ° ; F . Binckes , 30 ; W . Stone , 30 ; E . Baxter , Rev . D . Shaboe , F . Davison , T .
-M ^ ggy * R- Spencer , and J . Stevens—most of whom acted as officers during the several ceremonies , which were magnificently rendered by Bro . Chase and his coadjutors . A banquet followed the arduous labours
of the evening , and the chair was taken by Bro . Binckes , T . I . M . No . 4 , under whose auspices the meeting was held .
English Mark Masters can now obtain those interesting degrees , and be thus placed thoroughly en rapport with their brethren in Canada and the United States .
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Reports at Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Beadon Lodge , A o . 619 . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich . liro . Saul Wells , W . M ., opened thc lodge at the appointed hour , assisted by Bros . II . Massey , P . M ., as S . \ V . ( who ably filled that all-important office during the ceremonies );
Forge , as J . W . ; and W . II . Green , S . D . Die minutes of the previous meeting were then submitted to the consideration of tlie brethren , and were duly read and confirmed . By an unfortunate concatenation of circumstances not only were all the gentlemen who were candidates for initiation absent , but likewise the two brethren who were to have taken the second degree , anil to complete the
climax the W . M .-elect , Captain George Arthur Smith , J . W ., was detained by important business many miles away ; no business could be proceeded with . Tlie brethren of the lodge and the visitors descended to the beautiful grounds of the hotel , where they had ample time to amuse and recreate themselves , as it was approaching six o'clock before an opportunity was afforded to resume business . Thc ballots , taken separately , for
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he three candidates for initiation proved unanimous in favour of their admission . Messrs . E . Wright . J . Collins , and W . Dyer having arrived , and the lodge resumed , they were properly prepared , separately introduced , and in due form received into the noble Order . The candidates for the second degree then put in an appearance shortly afterwards , followed by the W . M . -elect : but as
the day was fast waning , the ceremony of the second degree was deferred until October , and the installation of the W . M . commenced at once . Bro . S . AVells having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . W . Avery , P . M ., that brother , according to ancient custom , duly installed Bro . Captain G . A . Smith into the chair of W . M . The ceremony , as is usual with the Beadon Lodge , being
performed by Bro . J . W . Avery in a manner to well sustain the high reputation enjoyed by the lodge for correct working and impressive rendering of all the ceiemonies in general and the installation in particular . The oflicers for the ensuing year who were appointed are as follows : Bros . Chapman , S . W . ; W . Seaman , J . W . ; C . A . Potter , P . M ., Treas . ( reinvested ) : A . P . Leonard , P . M ., Sec .
( reinvested ) ; W . II . Green , S . D . ; Forge , J . D ., Kingdon , I . G . ; Leeuw , D . C . ; and W . J . Laing , P . M ., Tyler ( reinvested ) . Some important business was brought before the lodge , and when finished , the lodge was closed . The usual superior banquet and dessert followed . Owing to the lateness of the hour , the usual toasts were rapidly given , the most pleasing one being "The Health of the
Retiring W . M ., " accompanied by the presentation of a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel in gold . The W . M . pointedly alluded to the modest and retiring excellencies of Bro . S . Wells , I . P . M ., who had endeared himself to them all by his many amiable qualities of heart and mind . Bro . Wells suitably responded . After a k \ v hours most agreeably spent , the brethren separated . The visitors
were : Bros . E . Coste , P . M . 9 , Sec . 1314 ; H . Potter , P . M . II ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; H . T . T . Ross , S 7 ; W . J . Jones , 145 ; r - Cubitt , P . M . 157 , P . G . D . Middlesex ; Minnis , 172 ; E . J . Dyre , 1 S 6 ; J . F . Duggett , 1 S 6 ; R . Davey , 1305 ; T . Knott , W . M . 1314 ; R . H . Williams , S . W . 1314 ; W . Manger , S . D . 1314 ; Wyatt , 1314 ; J . Green , & c .
Rose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the White Hart Tavern , Barnes Terrace , Surrey , on Friday , the 18 th inst . Brother Chas , Arthur Smith , W . M ., presided , and the other officers present were : Bros . W . II . Barnard , S . W . ; S . II . Stephens , J . W . ; G . T . Noyce , P . M . and Treas . ; R . W . Little , P . M . and Sec . ; C . Butcher , J . D . ; and T . Faired , Wine Steward . During the course ofthe evening
Mr . Hmton was initiated , Bro . Doerr passed , and Bro . Palmer raised , all these ceremonies being admirably performed , by the W . M . who received the congratulations of a large body of visiting brethren . The resignation of Bro . Hayes having been announced , the lodge was closed , and a banquet succeeded , at which Bro . Elton Glover a ^ ain delighted all present by his musical abilities , both vocal and instrumental . Bro . D . Rose \ P . M . 73 , responded for the visitors .
PROVINCIAL . LIVERPOOL . —/)//^ ol'Edinburgh Lodge , No . 11 S 2 . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst . at the Wavertree Coffee House , lhe attendance of members being large , along with nearly a score of visitors , Bro . Hamer , P . G . Treas . W . L ., being amongst the number . Tlie principal business was the installation of Bro .
Philip Richard Thorn as W . M . for thc coming year . After the transaction of some routine business , thc ceremony of installation was performed with striking effect by Bro . Woods , and the W . M . subsequently invested the following oflicers : —Bros . S . Coookson , I . P . M . ; W . Pugh , S . W . ; J . Williams , J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Edgington , J . D . * , W . Brown , Treas . ; J . G . Bales , Sec .
( fifth year ); E . O . C . Rothwell , I . G . ; T . F . Jones , F . F . Meyers , and R . Martin , Stewards ; J . Thornton , M . C ; Crawford , Tyler . After the investiture of the officers , the W . M . gave the first degree to two candidates in a most impressive and highly efficient manner , auguring well for the satisfactory performance of his other duties during his year of office . The lodge was afterwards duly
closed , and the brethren sat down lo a iivst-dass banquet , provided witli great liberality by Mrs . Wright , the hostess . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in happy terms by the W . M . Bro . Cookson , I . P . M ., afterwards gave " The Worshipful Master , " and in the course of his remarks referred in eulogistic terms to the zeal and wisdom he had displayed , and
expressing full confidence that under his direction the coming year would be a highly prosperous one to No . 11 S 2 . ( The toast was received with true Masonic cordiality . )—In response , the W . M . said he was glad he had merited the eulogiums which had been passed upon him , and that he had secured lhe approbation of his brethren . He would do all that lay in his power to forward the
interests of freemasonry generally , and that lodge in particular . Thc duties of his office would receive his most careful attention , and the brethren might rest assured that the workings would be carried out to the strict letter . —The " Installing Master" was acknowledge by Bro . Woods , and "The Past Masters" by Bro .
Ihoniton . I he W . L . Masonic Educational Institution" was given by Bro . Thornton , and Bro . Council , K . T . 137 , responded to the toast of " Tlie Visiting Brethren . " A number of capital songs were given by musical brethren , Bro . Scott presiding at the harmonium , and the highly enjoyable proceedings terminated at a seasonable hour .
HAMPTON , MIDDLESEX . —Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . — The last regular meeting of the season of this summer lodge was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Lion-square , Thames-street , Hampton . Bro . Samuel Wickens , W . M ., presided . There were also present , Bros . W . II , Dubois , D . C , as S . W ; D . V
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Beck , J . W . ; J . T . Moss , I . P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . M ., Secretary ; H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., J . D . ; A . Beresford , as I . G . ; J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler ; and others . The visitors were Bros . R . II . Marsh . P . M . 1196 ( well known as Marston , the eminent tragedian ); J . W . Jackson , 1306 ; J . Catchpole , 1306 . ; & c . The minutes of an emergency and the last regular meeting
were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots taken separately for Brothers F . Jackson ( 54 S ) and A . Beresfor . d ( ' 55 ) were declared unanimous in favour of their admission as joining members . The ballots taken for Messrs . T . Wallis , C . S . Simpson , and H . Stevens were in each instance declared unanimous in their favour as candidates for initiation . Apologies were received from Messrs . T .
Wallis , G . Wood , and R . Bell , candidates for initiation , excusing and regretting their non-attendance , which was caused by circumstances entirely beyond their own control . The W . M . soon showed his proficiency in his work by the admirable and painstaking manner he initialed separately Messrs . C . S . Simpson and H . Stevens into Freemasonry , then passing Bro . J . C . Sinclair to the second degree . By
the unanimous desire of all present , Bro . R . H . Marsh P . M . 1194 , in his usual kind manner , took the chair and gratified all by the admirable way he raised Bro . J . Catchpole ( 1306 ) to the third degree , which ceremony was never better rendered . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , to be made at an emergency meeting arranged to be held on Thursday , the 31 st inst . Bros . J . W .
Jackson ( 1306 ) and J . Catchpole ( 1306 ) were proposed as joining members . The by-laws were then distributed , which contain , in addition to the laws , a list of all those whose names have or had been on the list of members since the foundation of the lodge on June 27 th , 1 S 70 , and it showed no less than 4 6 names , exclusive of the four names added
to the list at this meeting . The report of the audit showed the funds to be in a good state . The lodge was closed . Banquet followed . The usual toasts were given and responded to . After the termination of an agreeable afternoon's and evening ' s pleasure , the brethren returned to town by an early train .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL . LANCASTER . — Ro-. vley Chapter , No . 1051 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athenanim , Lancaster , on Monday evening , the 21 st inst . Present : Comp . Dr . Moore , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; Comp . W . Hall , H . ; Comp . Bagnall , P . Z ., as J . ; Comps .
Whimpray , E . ; James M . Moore , N . ; E . Simpson , P . S . ; J . Barrow and R . Taylor , as Asst . Soj . ' s ; Watson , Janitor ; R . S . Bateson ; and visiting Comp . R . Walker , of the Third Chapter of Ireland . After the usual business had been transacted the ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Bro . William Bradshaw , of Lancaster ,
who being in attendance was duly exalted to the degree of R . A . by the acting M . E . Z ., who afterwards delivered the historical and mystical lectures , the symbolical lecture being rendered by Comp . Hall , II . A candidate was proposed by Comp . Moore , and the Chapter closed in due form .
The Atrical.
THE ATRICAL .
STRAND . —Wc have nothing to add to our recent notice of thc doings at this charming house of entertainment . The programme remains unaltered , and is likely to continue so for some time to come , the success of Coleman ' s celebrated comedy , " The
Heir-at-Law , " with its present almost matchless caste , being something marvellous . Dr . Pangloss has proved a happy addition to thc wide range of characters Mr . J . S . Clarke has made , par excellence , his own .
OLYMPIC . —Mr . W . H . Liston , the energetic and enterprising lessee , finds it unnecessary , despite the hot weather , to change his bill of fare . On thc ni ght of our visit wc found thc house well filled in every part . Mr . H . J . Byron's excellent drama , "Daisy-Farm , " is the main attraction . It has ran nearly a century of nights , as far as numbers arc concerned .
Mr . Byron , the author , acts well as Mr . Craven . Mr . George Belmore as the Derbyshire farmer , Mr . C . Warne as his stepson , Charley Burridge , and Mr . W . Blakely as George Warrincr well sustain each character they act . Mrs . W . H . Liston is lifelike in her admirable acting of Cribbage , a maid farm-servant ; Miss Hughes , as Bridget Armstrong ,
thc farmer ' s wife , well delineates that all-important character . Every character in thc piece is well filled . The burlesque , " Giselle , or the Sirens of the Lotus Lake , " is from thc prolific pen of Mr . H . J . Byron , and is equal to any of that gentleman ' s previous pieces . Giselle is taken by Miss Farren , who is a finished artiste , as far as the careful study and
experience goes in stage business and dancing . Her acting and by-play remind us of Miss Louie Sherrington , whose style she imitates . But as a rule all imitations suffer by comparison , and this is no exception to that . Miss Rose llcrcnd , as Albert , is well adapted for that all-important character . She possesses an excellent voice , and is a good figure .
Mr . George Belmore , as Fredolin thc beadle , by his eccentric acting concentrates all the fun in his character . The absence of all vulgarity , and the refined manner in which the burlesque is placed on the stage , is likely to render it popular for some time to come . This is one of the many theatres we can recommend any one to visit , and where they are sure to be pleased with the entertainment .
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The Cryptic Rite.
THE CRYPTIC RITE .
For some time past a growing desire has been manifested by the heads of Mark Masonry in England to bring the Mark Degree into connection with those degrees which are usually associated with it under
other Masonic jurisdictions . In accordance with this desire , and acting under the expressed opinion of the-Mark Grand Lodge , measures have been taken by the M . W . Mark Grand Master , the Rev . G . R . Portal ,
to introduce the allied degrees into England ; and authority having been obtained from the New York Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters , 111 . Bro . Jackson H . Chase , 33 ° , together with 111 . Bros . Martin
and Thompson , were commissioned to proceed to England , and confer the degrees . Upon the arrival of the delegates several meetings were held , and four councils of the Order founded . A Grand Council for
England was then established , with Rev . Bro . Portal as M . P . Grand Master , and Bro . F . Binckes as G . Recorder . The councils already formed are " The Grand Master ' s , " No . 1 , over which the G . M . presides as
T . I . M ., having as his principal officers Capt . N . G . Phillips , Lt . Gd . Com . 33 , and J . M . P . Montagu , Sec . Gen . 33 ; No . 2 is the " Constantine " Council , of which Bro .
R . Wentworth Little , Past R . P . G . M . New Brunswick , is the T . I . M . * No . 3 , " Macdonald , " Bro . S . Rosenthal , T . I . M . * , and "Mark" Council , No . 4 , under the sceptre of Bro . F . Binckes , G . R .
On Monday , the 21 st inst ., a final meeting was held at Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of 111 . Bro . Chase , who advanced Bros . Little , P . Z ., J . Reid , P . Z ., C . Hammerton , W . M . 1339 , H . Massev , P . M ., and
E . Kimber to the degrees of M . E . M ., R . and S . Masters , and S . E . Master . Bro . Little , who had been unable to attend previously , was then installed as T . I . M . of No . 2 .
Amongst the brethren present were 111 . Bros . Capt . Phillips , 33 ; R . Hamilton , M . D ., 33 ; Hyde Pullen , 33 ° ; S . Rosenthal , 33 ° ; F . Binckes , 30 ; W . Stone , 30 ; E . Baxter , Rev . D . Shaboe , F . Davison , T .
-M ^ ggy * R- Spencer , and J . Stevens—most of whom acted as officers during the several ceremonies , which were magnificently rendered by Bro . Chase and his coadjutors . A banquet followed the arduous labours
of the evening , and the chair was taken by Bro . Binckes , T . I . M . No . 4 , under whose auspices the meeting was held .
English Mark Masters can now obtain those interesting degrees , and be thus placed thoroughly en rapport with their brethren in Canada and the United States .
Reports At Masonic Meetings.
Reports at Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Beadon Lodge , A o . 619 . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich . liro . Saul Wells , W . M ., opened thc lodge at the appointed hour , assisted by Bros . II . Massey , P . M ., as S . \ V . ( who ably filled that all-important office during the ceremonies );
Forge , as J . W . ; and W . II . Green , S . D . Die minutes of the previous meeting were then submitted to the consideration of tlie brethren , and were duly read and confirmed . By an unfortunate concatenation of circumstances not only were all the gentlemen who were candidates for initiation absent , but likewise the two brethren who were to have taken the second degree , anil to complete the
climax the W . M .-elect , Captain George Arthur Smith , J . W ., was detained by important business many miles away ; no business could be proceeded with . Tlie brethren of the lodge and the visitors descended to the beautiful grounds of the hotel , where they had ample time to amuse and recreate themselves , as it was approaching six o'clock before an opportunity was afforded to resume business . Thc ballots , taken separately , for
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he three candidates for initiation proved unanimous in favour of their admission . Messrs . E . Wright . J . Collins , and W . Dyer having arrived , and the lodge resumed , they were properly prepared , separately introduced , and in due form received into the noble Order . The candidates for the second degree then put in an appearance shortly afterwards , followed by the W . M . -elect : but as
the day was fast waning , the ceremony of the second degree was deferred until October , and the installation of the W . M . commenced at once . Bro . S . AVells having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . W . Avery , P . M ., that brother , according to ancient custom , duly installed Bro . Captain G . A . Smith into the chair of W . M . The ceremony , as is usual with the Beadon Lodge , being
performed by Bro . J . W . Avery in a manner to well sustain the high reputation enjoyed by the lodge for correct working and impressive rendering of all the ceiemonies in general and the installation in particular . The oflicers for the ensuing year who were appointed are as follows : Bros . Chapman , S . W . ; W . Seaman , J . W . ; C . A . Potter , P . M ., Treas . ( reinvested ) : A . P . Leonard , P . M ., Sec .
( reinvested ) ; W . II . Green , S . D . ; Forge , J . D ., Kingdon , I . G . ; Leeuw , D . C . ; and W . J . Laing , P . M ., Tyler ( reinvested ) . Some important business was brought before the lodge , and when finished , the lodge was closed . The usual superior banquet and dessert followed . Owing to the lateness of the hour , the usual toasts were rapidly given , the most pleasing one being "The Health of the
Retiring W . M ., " accompanied by the presentation of a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel in gold . The W . M . pointedly alluded to the modest and retiring excellencies of Bro . S . Wells , I . P . M ., who had endeared himself to them all by his many amiable qualities of heart and mind . Bro . Wells suitably responded . After a k \ v hours most agreeably spent , the brethren separated . The visitors
were : Bros . E . Coste , P . M . 9 , Sec . 1314 ; H . Potter , P . M . II ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; H . T . T . Ross , S 7 ; W . J . Jones , 145 ; r - Cubitt , P . M . 157 , P . G . D . Middlesex ; Minnis , 172 ; E . J . Dyre , 1 S 6 ; J . F . Duggett , 1 S 6 ; R . Davey , 1305 ; T . Knott , W . M . 1314 ; R . H . Williams , S . W . 1314 ; W . Manger , S . D . 1314 ; Wyatt , 1314 ; J . Green , & c .
Rose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the White Hart Tavern , Barnes Terrace , Surrey , on Friday , the 18 th inst . Brother Chas , Arthur Smith , W . M ., presided , and the other officers present were : Bros . W . II . Barnard , S . W . ; S . II . Stephens , J . W . ; G . T . Noyce , P . M . and Treas . ; R . W . Little , P . M . and Sec . ; C . Butcher , J . D . ; and T . Faired , Wine Steward . During the course ofthe evening
Mr . Hmton was initiated , Bro . Doerr passed , and Bro . Palmer raised , all these ceremonies being admirably performed , by the W . M . who received the congratulations of a large body of visiting brethren . The resignation of Bro . Hayes having been announced , the lodge was closed , and a banquet succeeded , at which Bro . Elton Glover a ^ ain delighted all present by his musical abilities , both vocal and instrumental . Bro . D . Rose \ P . M . 73 , responded for the visitors .
PROVINCIAL . LIVERPOOL . —/)//^ ol'Edinburgh Lodge , No . 11 S 2 . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst . at the Wavertree Coffee House , lhe attendance of members being large , along with nearly a score of visitors , Bro . Hamer , P . G . Treas . W . L ., being amongst the number . Tlie principal business was the installation of Bro .
Philip Richard Thorn as W . M . for thc coming year . After the transaction of some routine business , thc ceremony of installation was performed with striking effect by Bro . Woods , and the W . M . subsequently invested the following oflicers : —Bros . S . Coookson , I . P . M . ; W . Pugh , S . W . ; J . Williams , J . W . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Edgington , J . D . * , W . Brown , Treas . ; J . G . Bales , Sec .
( fifth year ); E . O . C . Rothwell , I . G . ; T . F . Jones , F . F . Meyers , and R . Martin , Stewards ; J . Thornton , M . C ; Crawford , Tyler . After the investiture of the officers , the W . M . gave the first degree to two candidates in a most impressive and highly efficient manner , auguring well for the satisfactory performance of his other duties during his year of office . The lodge was afterwards duly
closed , and the brethren sat down lo a iivst-dass banquet , provided witli great liberality by Mrs . Wright , the hostess . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed in happy terms by the W . M . Bro . Cookson , I . P . M ., afterwards gave " The Worshipful Master , " and in the course of his remarks referred in eulogistic terms to the zeal and wisdom he had displayed , and
expressing full confidence that under his direction the coming year would be a highly prosperous one to No . 11 S 2 . ( The toast was received with true Masonic cordiality . )—In response , the W . M . said he was glad he had merited the eulogiums which had been passed upon him , and that he had secured lhe approbation of his brethren . He would do all that lay in his power to forward the
interests of freemasonry generally , and that lodge in particular . Thc duties of his office would receive his most careful attention , and the brethren might rest assured that the workings would be carried out to the strict letter . —The " Installing Master" was acknowledge by Bro . Woods , and "The Past Masters" by Bro .
Ihoniton . I he W . L . Masonic Educational Institution" was given by Bro . Thornton , and Bro . Council , K . T . 137 , responded to the toast of " Tlie Visiting Brethren . " A number of capital songs were given by musical brethren , Bro . Scott presiding at the harmonium , and the highly enjoyable proceedings terminated at a seasonable hour .
HAMPTON , MIDDLESEX . —Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . — The last regular meeting of the season of this summer lodge was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel , Lion-square , Thames-street , Hampton . Bro . Samuel Wickens , W . M ., presided . There were also present , Bros . W . II , Dubois , D . C , as S . W ; D . V
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Beck , J . W . ; J . T . Moss , I . P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . M ., Secretary ; H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., J . D . ; A . Beresford , as I . G . ; J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler ; and others . The visitors were Bros . R . II . Marsh . P . M . 1196 ( well known as Marston , the eminent tragedian ); J . W . Jackson , 1306 ; J . Catchpole , 1306 . ; & c . The minutes of an emergency and the last regular meeting
were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots taken separately for Brothers F . Jackson ( 54 S ) and A . Beresfor . d ( ' 55 ) were declared unanimous in favour of their admission as joining members . The ballots taken for Messrs . T . Wallis , C . S . Simpson , and H . Stevens were in each instance declared unanimous in their favour as candidates for initiation . Apologies were received from Messrs . T .
Wallis , G . Wood , and R . Bell , candidates for initiation , excusing and regretting their non-attendance , which was caused by circumstances entirely beyond their own control . The W . M . soon showed his proficiency in his work by the admirable and painstaking manner he initialed separately Messrs . C . S . Simpson and H . Stevens into Freemasonry , then passing Bro . J . C . Sinclair to the second degree . By
the unanimous desire of all present , Bro . R . H . Marsh P . M . 1194 , in his usual kind manner , took the chair and gratified all by the admirable way he raised Bro . J . Catchpole ( 1306 ) to the third degree , which ceremony was never better rendered . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , to be made at an emergency meeting arranged to be held on Thursday , the 31 st inst . Bros . J . W .
Jackson ( 1306 ) and J . Catchpole ( 1306 ) were proposed as joining members . The by-laws were then distributed , which contain , in addition to the laws , a list of all those whose names have or had been on the list of members since the foundation of the lodge on June 27 th , 1 S 70 , and it showed no less than 4 6 names , exclusive of the four names added
to the list at this meeting . The report of the audit showed the funds to be in a good state . The lodge was closed . Banquet followed . The usual toasts were given and responded to . After the termination of an agreeable afternoon's and evening ' s pleasure , the brethren returned to town by an early train .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
PROVINCIAL . LANCASTER . — Ro-. vley Chapter , No . 1051 . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athenanim , Lancaster , on Monday evening , the 21 st inst . Present : Comp . Dr . Moore , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; Comp . W . Hall , H . ; Comp . Bagnall , P . Z ., as J . ; Comps .
Whimpray , E . ; James M . Moore , N . ; E . Simpson , P . S . ; J . Barrow and R . Taylor , as Asst . Soj . ' s ; Watson , Janitor ; R . S . Bateson ; and visiting Comp . R . Walker , of the Third Chapter of Ireland . After the usual business had been transacted the ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Bro . William Bradshaw , of Lancaster ,
who being in attendance was duly exalted to the degree of R . A . by the acting M . E . Z ., who afterwards delivered the historical and mystical lectures , the symbolical lecture being rendered by Comp . Hall , II . A candidate was proposed by Comp . Moore , and the Chapter closed in due form .
The Atrical.
THE ATRICAL .
STRAND . —Wc have nothing to add to our recent notice of thc doings at this charming house of entertainment . The programme remains unaltered , and is likely to continue so for some time to come , the success of Coleman ' s celebrated comedy , " The
Heir-at-Law , " with its present almost matchless caste , being something marvellous . Dr . Pangloss has proved a happy addition to thc wide range of characters Mr . J . S . Clarke has made , par excellence , his own .
OLYMPIC . —Mr . W . H . Liston , the energetic and enterprising lessee , finds it unnecessary , despite the hot weather , to change his bill of fare . On thc ni ght of our visit wc found thc house well filled in every part . Mr . H . J . Byron's excellent drama , "Daisy-Farm , " is the main attraction . It has ran nearly a century of nights , as far as numbers arc concerned .
Mr . Byron , the author , acts well as Mr . Craven . Mr . George Belmore as the Derbyshire farmer , Mr . C . Warne as his stepson , Charley Burridge , and Mr . W . Blakely as George Warrincr well sustain each character they act . Mrs . W . H . Liston is lifelike in her admirable acting of Cribbage , a maid farm-servant ; Miss Hughes , as Bridget Armstrong ,
thc farmer ' s wife , well delineates that all-important character . Every character in thc piece is well filled . The burlesque , " Giselle , or the Sirens of the Lotus Lake , " is from thc prolific pen of Mr . H . J . Byron , and is equal to any of that gentleman ' s previous pieces . Giselle is taken by Miss Farren , who is a finished artiste , as far as the careful study and
experience goes in stage business and dancing . Her acting and by-play remind us of Miss Louie Sherrington , whose style she imitates . But as a rule all imitations suffer by comparison , and this is no exception to that . Miss Rose llcrcnd , as Albert , is well adapted for that all-important character . She possesses an excellent voice , and is a good figure .
Mr . George Belmore , as Fredolin thc beadle , by his eccentric acting concentrates all the fun in his character . The absence of all vulgarity , and the refined manner in which the burlesque is placed on the stage , is likely to render it popular for some time to come . This is one of the many theatres we can recommend any one to visit , and where they are sure to be pleased with the entertainment .