PRO VINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF The 26th Annual Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund will be held on the nth day of July next, under the presidency of the R.W. Bro. the Earl of Yarborough , WEST YORKSHIRE. Provincial Grand Master of Lincolnshire. It has often been my pleasure to call attention to our Benevolent Funds, and I think 1 need not make any excuse for The annual meeting of this successful and increasing provincial organisa- again doing so, as we have recently had a practica l illustration of their working tion took place at Halifax , en Wednesday, the 2nd inst. Since the forma- and efficiency. One of the members of the Britannia Lodge died , leaving his wife tion of the province perhaps no gathering of Mark Masons of West York- in poor circumstances. The brethren of the lodge took up the case, broug ht it shire has bei n so larg e, whilst none more harmonious could have been before the proper authorities , and the widow was at once placed on the annuity witnessed than that which assembled in St. John's Place, on the date above list and became a recipient of the charity without delay, and without what in many named. Fearnley Lodge, Halifax , No. 5cS on the roll, and numerically the cases is so very trying, anxiety as to the result. I am p leased to know that the strongest in VVest Yorkshire, acted as host, and' ri ht well did Bro. YV. Britannia Lodge appreciates this, and congratulates the VVorshi pful Master, Bro. g J. Dodsvorth, on ihe support he is receiving as a Steward at thc approaching Festival . Morris, the popular W.M., and his brethren discharge their self-imposed Brethren I thank you , one and all for your kind and warm reception to-day. I duties. Every possible consideration was g , , iven to the comfort and con- thank our brethren of the Fearnley Lodge for the care and attention they have venience of their guests, and the feeling was universal that the Halifax Mark paid to the arrangements made for our comfort and in conclusion would urge ' , brethren s arrangements left nothing to be desired. upon all to weigh well the lessons that are taught in this our branch of our great At 4.30 p.m. the Prov. Grand Master, Bro. Charles Letch Mason, who Masonic order. If we would only read those lessons ari ght we should lind they are has held his distinguished position since 1883, entered. He w.is supported for our welfare. Let all our work be done in due order ; let our ceremonies be carried by his Deputy, Bro. John Barker, and a large number of Present and Past out in no slovenl y spirit, but with that di gnity which tends so much to impress the Prov. Grand Officers. minds of all those who aspire to enter our ranks, ever remembering that first impres- When the roll was called , which took place immediately after opening, it sions are the most lasting. Ours is no mean order; it has anti quity on its side of was found that every one of the 12 lodges constituting the province was which we have ample proof in those grand old monuments which still adorn our land. represented , some very numerously. Ever let us remember that whilst our efforts may not now be appreciated , the day will come when our work and labour will be valued like that of the Craftsman of The Prov. G. SECRETARY then announced or read apologies for absence old , and that the scoffers of to-day will be turned into the adulators of to-morrow. or regrets at inability to accept invitation from Bros. A. B. Cook , Prov. G.M. Middx. ; the Hon. W. T. Orde-Powlett, Prov. G.M. North and East The D.P.G.M., Bro. J OHX BARKER , also was exceedingly well received, Y orkshire ; W. Kelly, Prov. G.M. Leicestersh i re ; C. Fitzgerald Matier, and whilst he felt that most subjects of interest had been touched upon by G. Sec. ; T. B. Whytehead , P.G.YV. North and East Yorkshire ; J. YYordall the Provincial Grand Master, yet he wished to tell them that during the past Wordall , P.G. Treas. North and East Yorkshire ; John Chadwick, Prov. G. 12 months he had visited all the lodges in the province ; that he found a Sec. Lancashire ; Richard. Newhouse, Prov. G. Sec. Cheshire ; YV. R. F. decided and most marked improvement upon the lax working of only a short Morton , Prov. G. Sec. Lincolnshire ; and from many both Past and Present time ago ; that the Degree was advancing, and greater interest was being Prov. Grand Officers . taken in it. He was also pleased to inform them that , following thc examp le 7 The minutes of the meeting held at Huddersfield in October of last year, of their lamented Bro. T. YY . Embleton, who died in harness as Senior which had been previously printed and circulated , were presented by the YVarden , and who endowed the chair he had so worthily filled , another Prov. G. Secretary, and on the motion of Bro. Dr. SAMUEL J ACOB, P.M., brother had come forward offering to similarly endow the Prov. Grand P.G. Std. Br., seconded by Bro. G. H. P VRKK , P.M., P.G D., were taken Master's chair in the interest of the Mark Benevolent Fund. That this as read and confirmed. satisfactory condition of matters was further increased in the fact that the The PROV. GRVNO MASTER then addressed the astembly as follows : 12 Mark lodges had, by grant and subscriptions, raised a sum which was already , close upon 50 guineas, and would , he felt confident , reach that Brethren ,—My first words to-day shall be to express deep regret at the great amount for the purpose of supporting the Prov. Grand Master of the Craft, loss the Province has sustained b y the death of our Provincial Senior Grand the Ri ht Hon. YV. L. Jackson , when he presided at the Boys' Festiva l in Warden , Bro. Thomas William Embleton. Bro. Embleton was advanced to our g June. Bro. Barker said moreover that there were other schemes afoot , honourable degree as late as the 17th November , 1885 ; was elected Worshi ful p which had not yet come to maturity, all showing lhat thc Order of .M ark Master of the Portal Lodge, and installed in A pril , 1S92 ; the same year he was appointed Senior Grand Warden of the Province, which appointment hc held at Masons in YVest Yorkshire was not going to be backward in the great work the time of his death on the Sth November, 1893. Bro. Embleton joined Masonry of philanthropy, which had so long distinguished M asons whatever their late in life, and the energy and enthusiasm with which he threw himself into all Degree ; and whilst he personally derived the greatest satisfaction from this that concerned the welfare of our Order was the admiration of all who knew improvement, it only stimulated dim the more strong ly to impress upon the m him. He was regular and constant in his attendance at lodge; his beneficence the dignity of the ritual and the importance and bc-atity of the lessons con- knew no bounds ; he was ever ready to hel p and assist where it was needed ; veyed by its means. and those who had the privilege of seeing him when he visited our Bro. A. E. K IRKHAM , 53, P.O. Reg., then presented the annual report schools in London , gathering round him all the Y'orkshire childre n and offering of the lodges, which contained much valuable statist ical information regard- gilts will not soon forget the bea m of sunshine which lighted up the faces of both ing the posilion and progress of Mark Masonry in the province. the giver and the recipients. May we revere the memory of one who has left in Bro. G. F. CARR , P.M., P.G. Treasurer, then presented his balance- so good and noble an example. We have, I am sorry to say, to regret the loss of and pointing out its very satisfactory other worth y and distinguished brethren. Britannia Lodge, mourns the loss of sheet. After explaining a few details, and entered on the Bro. Eyre, P.M.; Fearnley Lodge the deaths ol Bros. John Leach and James William condition , he moved that it be received, adopted , Davis ; Integrity Lodge the death of Bro. Richard Flower, and Truth Lodge that minutes. of Bro. Thomas Sellars Higgins, P.M. May we with all confidence hope, when t' ess On being seconded by Bro. R. YV11.1.1 \.\isnx , P.M., this was carried our departed brothers presented their life-work before the Great Master Overseer, without a dissentient. tliey were found worth y to form part of that spiritual temp le, that " House not Bro. C ARR , as outgoing Treasurer, then rose to propose IJro . Herbert G. made with hands Eternal in the Heavens." During the year 1893 we added one K. Green , P.M. no, as his successor. No name, he declared , could be additional lodge to our roll, Leg iolium , No. 457, Castleford , making up our better or more honourably known than that of Bro. Herbert Green , and no number to 12. We desire to congratulate the Master and Wardens on the life and man more fitted for the post could be found in the province. Bro . Green activity shown by the members of this new lodge. During its short career 11 was not only well known and respected in YVest Yorkshire, but also in every brethren have been advanced. From ihe Registrar's statement , which will be read provir.ee in Eng land. to you, it will be found that during the past year our members have steadily The D.P.G.M., Bro. OHN BARKER , seconded the election of Bro. Green increased ; that notwithstanding J six death and 21 resignations , we can still show with great pleasure, and it was carried with acclamation. an increase of 25 on the preceding year. The lodge under whose binner we are assembled to-day has the honour of being the strongest in the province; it is, how- YVhen the retiring P.G. Officers had received the thanks of the Prov. ler, closely followed by Britannia , Sheffield , and Copley, Leeds. I desire to Grand Master and g iven up their collars , the new P.G. Officers were con- congratulate the Worshi pful Masters of the lod ges upon the decided improvements ducted to the pedestal by two P.P.G. Wardens, and after being severally >n relation to brethren in arrears. Last year there were 24, now there are only addressed in suitable terms, were duly invested. They were— n'ne. 1 hope, brethren , at our next annual meeting we may again see a decrease, Bro. YV. E. Smithies, 137 ...... Prov. S.G.YV. in all societies no one is allowed to enjoy the privilege s of membership unless „ C. YVoollons, no ...... Prov. J.G.YV. their subscri ptions are paid, and I cannot see why amongst Masons the same rule „ V. G. S. Dearden , ... •¦• •¦• Prov. G.M.O. shall S3 not apply, and if our woith y Treasurers would only collect subscri ptions at „ T.Myers, in ...... Prov. S.G.O. tne beg inning of the year instead of leaving it to the end . 1 feel sure we should „ R. Hodgson , 58 ...... Prov. J.G.O. nave Uss arrears , as well as fewer exclusions ; for it may with all fairness be ,, Rev. Ci. H. Stock, 39S ...... Prov. G. Chap. argued a ' , if brother cannot pay one year s subscri ptions his inability to pay two is „ Herbert G. K. Green , no Prov. G. 1 tens. »» the greater. The resignations are somewhat ...... large—21 in all. Worshi p ful „ YV. S. Blackburn , ...... Prov. G.K. of M. Masters should be carefu l to guard their lod ges and watch that resi gnations beyond 374 , no ...... Prov. G. Sec. 'nose caused by necessity, such as removals and other like causes do not come „ Joseph Matthewman , , Prov. S.G.D. hem anything within the lodge, and that nothing on their part shall cause the „ J. 1. Martin , m> ...... numbers to be decreased. The Executive of the province have noticed with grea t ,, Francis Smith , jun. (Mayor of Ripon), 352 ... Prov. J.G.D. Ph-'asure the efficient manner in which the work of the various lodges is carried on , ,, Thos. YVri g ley, 14 ...... Prov. G.L of YV. JJnich has been amp ly exemp lified in the promptness with which the various „ Thos. Robertshaw , 58 ...... Prov. G.D.C. *ecr itaries made their annual returns, and announced the meetinrr of this „ Thos. Norfolk (T.L) ... Prov. A.G.D.C. fovincial Grand Lodge on their circulars. It. is a matier of great satisfaction to „ Wm. Cockroft , 14 ...... Prov. G.S.B. '? ?¦' tnat there is no note of discord in any of our lodges, and that that harmony „ Fredk. YVebb, 398 ...... Prov. G. Std. Br. lcn ought at all times to characterise our assemblies pervades the whole province. „ John Brook , 137 .., ...... Piov. G. Org. Bro. T. IT. Pattinson (T.L) ...... Prov. G.I.G. I RELAND .— Sir Knights Wakefield H. D ixon , Colonel Thomas A, ' „ T. B. YVilson , 459 • •• ••• ••• ) McCammon , Treasurer, Great Priory of Ireland ; and Robert Walker , ,, M. ]. Dodworth , « ...... Captain of Guards, Great Priory of Ireland. " ,„, •••InProv. G.r* Stwds.c. J ,, Wm.w Suvorc , 127 ...... Ir The Convent General was then closed. ,, Chas. Middleto n , 111 ...... J ,, T. H. Newton ...... Prov. G. Tyler. GREAT PRIORY. After five brethren had been chosen to serve on the General Purposes A Great Priory was subsequently held, the V.E. National Sub-Prior, the Committee, the P ROV . G RAND M ASTER announced that the next meeting of Earl of Euslon , on the throne, and there were present the Y'.E. Provincial Prov. Grand Lodge would be held at Sheffield , in reply to an invitation given Priors for Hampsh i re, East Anglia , Lancashire, Devonshire, Kent and by Bro. M. J. Dodworth on behalf of the Britannia Lodge, of which he was Surrey, the Great Officers and Officers , and manv Past Great Officers , W.M. Ofiicers, Preceptors, and other Knights. Y'isitors : Sir Knight YV. E. Scott Bro. C. LETCH MASON also informed the brethren that he had just re- G.C.T. ; Col. R. A. J. Cosby, G.C.T. ; YY'akefield H. Dixon , K.C.T., of the turned from paying a brief visit to Bro. Tudor Trevor, their late Prov. National Great Priory of Ireland ; Col. Thos. A. McCammon, K.C.T.; Gran d Secretary. He found him , he said , in a very weak and unsatisfactory and Robert YY'alker , K.C.T. condition of health. He thought they ought not to part without some ex- The National Great Priory having been opened and the muster roll pression of feeling in respect to Bro. Trevor. He therefore proposed : " That called , the minutes of the National Great Priory of the Sth December, this Prov. Grand Lodge of West Yorkshire desires to convey to YY/. Bro. 1893, were read, and declared to be correctly recorded. Tudor Trevor , its late Secretary, deep sympathy with him in his severe and The Sub-Marshal then announced that the V.E. Sir Knight the Rev . prolonged illness , and trusts that it may please the G.O. of the U. to speedily Canon Htnry Baker Trislra m , D.D., was in attendance for the purpose of restore him to health and happiness." doing homage on his appointment as Provincial Prior for Northumberland , This was suitably seconded by Bro. G EO . H. PARKE , and carried Berwick and Durham. He was admitted , and having been conducted to unanimously. the foot of the throne, did homage as Provincial Prior. He was then con- After a hearty vote of thanks to Bro. Morris, W.M ,, and the brethren of ducted to his stall , proclaimed , and saluted according to ancient custom. Fearnley Lodge, No. 58, for their excellent arrangements, which, on the The report of the Council was taken as read. motion of the D EPUTY PROV. G.M., seconded by Bro. CHAS . W OOLLONS, As a result of a long correspondence between the Sovereign Great Priory P.J.G.YY'., was carried with acclamation, Prov. Grand Lodge was closed. of Canada and the Great Priory of England and YVales, Sec, the following A tea a la fottrchette was provided , of which upwards of 50 brethren resolution was proposed and carried : " That whilst reasserting the position partook. Bro. Morris, YY'.M. 57, presided , and was supported by the Prov. taken up with regard to jurisdiction , this Great Priory having ascertained G.M. and his Deputy. that the preceptories, constituted by warrants from the Great Priory of Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , heartily received , and re- Canada, are no longer under the jurisdiction of that body, ard having re- sponded to. ceived emphatic and satisfactory assurances from the Grand Master of the Some capital songs and recitations were given , and the evening was passed Order in Canada on the question of jurisdiction, do now rescind the resolution in a most pleasing and satisfactory manner. passed by Great Priory on the 9th December, 1887, and resume friendly relations with the Great Priory of Canada." Motions arising out of the report were made and carried. UNITED ORDERS OF TEE TEMPLE AND MALTA. Sir Knight Ral ph Clutton was re-elected Treasurer. The G REAT SUB -P RIOR , in the name and on behalf of the Great Prior appointed the Great Officers and officers as follows : CONVENT GENERAL. Sir Knight Rev. William Lynes ...... G. Prelate „ R. Loveland Loveland, J.P., K.C.T. ... G. Chancellor The usual Ouarterly Convent Genera l , and National Great Priory were „ Sir Francis Boileau, Bart..., ... G. Constable held at Mark Masons' Hall on Friday the nth inst. The Y\E. National „ Richard Clowes ...... G. Marshal land and YY'ales the Ri ht Hon. the Earl of Euston Sub-Prior of Eng , g , Ralph Clutton , K.C.T ...... G. Treasurer G.C.T., acting, in the unavoidable absence of the V.H.E. Great Prior ,, Raymond H. Thrupp, K.C.T. ... G. Registrar land and YY' ales for the M.E. Supreme Grand Master opened the of Eng , , „ Major-Gen. J. C. Hay, C.B., K.C.T.... G. Vice-Chancellor Convent General. ,, Charles Belton ...... G. Sub-Marshal The ASST . A RCH R EGISTRAR having called the muster roll , the M.E. ,, Rev. E. Mitford Weieall ...... G. Almoner and Chap. ' Supreme Grand Master s assent to the alterations and additions lo the ,, Lieut.-Col. George Lambert, K.C.T. ... G. Warden of R egalia was read. statutes of Convent General carried on the 9th May, 1890 , ,, Bd. Surgeon , J. Balfour Cockburn ... G. Herald. The V.E. National Sub-Prior of England and YVales read a letter from „ H. Harvey George ...... G. Std. Br. (Beau.) the V. H. and E. Great Prior, the Earl of Lathom, expressing his regret at Henry Stocker...... G. Std. Br. (Y'ex. Belli 1 being unable to attend. He said that he was sure he was only expressing ,, Joh n Halliwell ... • ¦ ...... G. Priors Banner Br, the feeling of all present when he said that, deep ly as they regretted the ,, G. F. Lancaster ...... 1 , ... . . G.r A.de-de-Camps.r absen ce of Lord Lathom, they still more deeply regretted the cause which Richard Luck ... rendered it impossible for him to be present to preside over them on that ,, P. de Lande Long ...... G. Chamberlain. occasion. 0 50 The V.E. National Sub-Prior of Kngland and YVales, the Earl of " ^" H ! ] Capt.e of Guards. ¦' ,, Arthur H. ^Bowles ...... ) EUSTON, moved— That in the opinion tf this Convent General, the time ,, R. YVilliamson ...... G. Swd. Br. has now arrived when it is expedient to take into consideration the present ,, Joseph Clafton...... G. Organist. relations existing between the National Great Priories and Convent General ; The following were appointed and elected members of the Council for and with this view it is resolved that a Commission consisting of seven the ensuing year :—Appointed : Sir Knights Col . H. S. Burney, Ralph Members from each Great Priory be appointed by their respective Great Gooding, Frank Richardson , and Charles Belton. Elected : Sir Knights Priories with full powers to enquire into the matters in question , and report C. A. Newnham , Rev. J. S. Brownrigg, Sir George Harris, T. YV. Coffin , with recommendations to the next regular Meeting of Convent General , or and James H. Keats. " to a Special Meeting of thu body convened for that purpose. The Almoner collected the alms, and the Great Sub-Prior closed the The motion was seconded , and supported by the V.E. Prov. Priors for Great Priory. East Anglia and Lancashire, Sir Kni hts Captain PHILIPS and Captain g A banquet afterwards took place at Freemasons' Tavern, at which the BESWICKE R OYDS . Y' .E. Great Sub-Prior, the Earl of Euston , presided. Sir Knight CI' MUERLAND read a telegram from a member of the Order at York , suggesting lhat the ritual should be considered by the Committee. Sir Kni ght R ICHARD EVE asked for information as to the scope' of the TEE NEW GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS proposed enquiry. lt was staled , in reply, that the obj ect of the enquiry was to consider FIRST ASSISTANT GRAND DIRECTO R OF CEREMONIES. the relations existing at present between the National Great Priory and Lieut.-Colonel B ENTHAM , whose appointment to office in Grand Chapter we Convent General, and to suggest any modifications which mig ht appear to announced a fortni ght ago, is a Mason of some 25 years' standing, having been be for the good of the Order , but that it was not proposed to consider the initiated on the 14th day of June, 1869, and raised in September of the same year question of ritual. in St. Peters' Lodge, No. 481, Newcastle-on-Tyne. In that lodge he worked up Sir Knight Colonel M CC AMMON , as senior member of the Great Priory to the position of J.W., when he became one of the founders of the Percy Lodge. of Irelan d then present , expressed approval of the motion. No. 1427, which was consecrated on the 5th June, 1873 , when he was appointed The motion was then put and carried. the first S.W. In the natural course of events he became W.M. the next yea r and year , Sir Knight Ral ph Glutton , K C.T., Treasurer of the Great Priory of at the end of this term was unanimousl y elected to fill the chair for another and has done yeoman service to the lodge. When it was found necessary to form Englan J and Wales, was, on ihe motion of Sir Knight F. R ICHARDSON, another lod ge he became a founder , and was selected as S.W. of the new locl 1 K.C.T., seconded by Sir Knight |. S. C UM HEKLAXD , elected Arch Treasurer. ^ named Hotspur Lodge, No. 1626, which was consecrated on June 13th , 187(1, and Sir Kni ght ihe E AUL OF EUSTON , G.C.'l., V.li. National Sub-Prior of r when , some years later, the Ridley Lodge, No. 2260, was formed , he aeain became England and VVales , announced that the Y .E. and Supreme Grand Master a founder and was again called upon to be the first S.W., and the next year wis had been pleased to appoint him Seneschal of the Order, and that H.R.H. unanimousl y elected to the chair. In the Craft, he has held three offices in Pro- had been further pleased to appoint Sir Kni hts the Ri ht Hon . H. E. g g vincial Grand Lod ge. He was exalted in St. Peter s Chapter , No. 481, on the 17;" Chatterton, Arch Chancellor of the Order ; the Rig ht Hon. the Viscount May, 1871 , in which he rose to be First Princi pal. He has held severa l offices in Dungarvan, G.C.T., Great Marshal of the Order; R. Loveland Loveland , Arch Masonry in the province of Northumberland. On the 16t h December, 18S 1, K.C.T., Arch Registrar of the Order; Major-General John C. Hay, C.B., he was appointed Prov. G.S.E., in which capacity he has acted ever since, with the K.C.T., Y'ice-Arch Chancellor and Assistant Arch Registrar ; Charles exception of one year, viz., 1883, when he was appointed Prov. G.H., but even Belton , Sub-Marshal ; the Rev. [. S. Broivnrigg, G.C.T., Almoner and during this year he attended to the duties of Prov. G.S.E. as well as those of Chap lain ; and Henry Thomas and Colonel Pratt Saunders, Aide-de- higher rank. He has been most unremitting and energetic in promoting the and Comps. With the exception of two knights, unavoidably absent, the interests of Royal Arch Masonry, a degree with which he has been so long so honourabl y connected being still in the position of Prov. G.S.E. This ye'|r newly-appointed and elected Great Officers and oilicers were severally chair y the Seneschal. he has been selected by the M.E.Z., H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, to fill the presented and invested b branches ol By command of the M.E. and Supreme Grand Master, the V.E. Seneschal of ist Asst. G.D.C. in Grand Chapter. He is also identified with other Masonry. He is W.M. of the Tristram Mark Lodge, No. 6, and has held invested the following Knights Grand Cross and Kni hts Commander of 34 g provincial rank during the last two years. He is also a Royal Ark Mariner of "• the Order of the Temple : Royal ru-'»i , and B. Lodge, T.L In the Allied Decrees, he is Grand Hi gh Priest , K NIGHTS G RAXD C ROSS — E NGLAND .—Sir Knights William Wither T.I. In the Cryptic Degree he is Recorder , Royal Kent , also Rome and Constan- l'ramston Beach , M.P., Y' .K. Prov. Prior for Hampshire ; and C iptain tine K.H.S., 1st Divisional General Notthuvnbetland and Durham . Kni gi'-j Nathaniel George Pnilips -, V.E. Prov. Prior for East Anglia. Temp lar, Royal Kent Preceptors, Captain of the Guard , Northumberland a • Noun- I RELAND .— Sir Kni ghts William E. Scott, D.L ; and Colonel Robert A. Durham. Kni g hts of Malta , Royal Kent Preceptory, Captain of the Guard (.Cosby, D.L. umbcrland and Durham. Rose Croix De Heredom , XVIII°. Royal Kent Chap^' 1 , K NIGHT COMMANDERS .—E NGLAND .—Sir Knight Ralph Clutton , Arch Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia , Newcastle College. Royal Order of Scotian Treasurer. Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland , Durham , and Cumberland. ©roer ot tbe Secret HDonitoi ©ur portrait ©allerp of Worsblpful handsome testimonial for his services as Prov. Grand /IDasters. Scribe Ezra for 25 years in the Prov. Grand Chapter Premier Conclave.—The installation meeting of Warwickshire , and last year he- was appointed Prov. of this conclave was held on the Sth inst. at the Holborn G.J. In the Mark Degree he was W.M. of the Bc-dieird Restaurant. Among those in attendance were Bros. Capt. Lodge and G.S.B. of the Grand Mark Lod ge. He T. C. Walls, P.G. Std. Br., Supreme Ruler; the Rev. A. was Life Governor of each of the Masonic Charities VV. Oxford , M.A., Councillor; Stewart Brown. G.j VV. and had served as Steward at six Festivals. The G. Lemon , P.G. Treas.. Treas.; Dr. Gross, P.G.C, Sec. ; Prov . Grand Lodge, Prov. Grand Chapter, Prov. Dr. Roberts, P.G.S., V.D. ; Bastow, I.P.S.R .; YV. J. Grand Mark , and following lodges were represented : Spratling, G. Recorder; and J. Pakes, P.G.C. (Hon. J. St. Paul's, 43; Li ght , 46S; Faithful , 473 ; Howe, Member) . R.W. Bro. C. F. Matier , P.G.S.R., was a S Lei h SS ; Bedford visitor. The minutes of the previous conclave having been 5 7 ; g , 7 , 925 ; Grosvenor , 93S ; read and confirmed , Bro. Stewart Brown kindl y consented Elkington , 1016 ; Forward , 1180 ; St. Al phege , 1431; to represent the conclave for the second time as Grand Israel , 1474 ; and Charity, 1551. Also the following Steward . R.W. Bro. Dr. W. G. Lemon also consented to chapters : Fortitude , 43; Athol- Isra-I , 74; Howe, hold the position of Treasurer for another year. The report 5S7 ; Temperance, 739 ; Grosvenor, 93S ; Elkington , of the Audit Committee havinsr been received and adopted , 1016; and Fletcher , 1031. Lord-Lei g h , Prov . G.M., W. Bro. J. J. Pakes installed Bro. the Rev. A. W. Oxford and Bro. J. T. Collins , D.P.G.M., were prevented from as Supreme Ruler. Among the officers appointed were the former being , attending, in London , and the latter Bros. S. Brown C.; J. Tickle, Guide; Dr. Gross, Sec. ; in Paris. Amongst others we noticed Bros. G. Beech Gammon and Dr. Roberts, Visiting Deacons ; and Free- , man , Sentinel. A vote of thanks was passed with acclama- Prov. G. Sec ; F. G. Swinden , Prov. J.G.W. ; John tion to W. Bro. J. J. Pakes for his admirable working of Harris, Prov. G. Treas. ; E. Mallard , P.P.G. Mark the ceremony of installation. Communications regretting J.W. ; Dr. Belcher , P.G. Mark Org. ; J. E. Chambers, inability to attend were received from Bros. Lieut.-Col. G. G. Jones, M. Jones, F. H. Bell , J. C. Gray, VV. F. Lambert, F.S.A. ; J. Lewis Thomas, F.S.A. ; L Collins , Tolladay, W. M. Boddington , F. J. Turley, T. R. P.S.R. ; and many others. M.W. Bro. Dr. Zacharie, Arter, H. Clark , J. Stevens, W. Stevens, VV. S. G.S.R., Sic,was unanimousl y elected an honorary member. Stevens, M. O. Suffield , H. Sanderson , S. Coiv m T. The conclave was then , closed, and the brethren adjourned Rowbotham , J. W. B. Brown , W. H. Cox, H. Graff , to an excellent banquet. E. P. Cole Adie YV. Short Upon the removal of the cloth, the customary toasts re- , J. , , R. B. Morgan , S. ceived full justice. Gordon , M. Berlyn , A. Pearsall , W. Reynolds , Rev. R.W. Bro. C. F. Matier, P.G.S.R., acknowledged the H. G. Layton , Rev. Sims, C. Chambers , J. Ballin^ton , toast of "The Grand Officers." J. Rooker, J. G. O'Leary, and others. YVreatns with The proceedings terminated at an early hour. Masonic emblems were sent from the M.E.Z., officers , and companions of Howe Chapter , 5S7 ; W. VI., and brethren of Bedford Lod ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ABBEY LODGE 01 officers , ge, 9:5 ; and BRO. J. J. THOMAS W.M., officers, and brethren of Masefield , 2034. At INSTRUCTION, No. 2120. whose portrait appears in our gallery of Worshi ful the close of the ceremony the brethre n dropped spri gs p of acacia into the grave. The annual festival in connection with this lodge Masters this week, was initiated in the Prince Frederick William Lodge, No. in 1881, and was installed was held on Tuesday, the ist inst., when there were 753, BRO. DR. RICHARD MORRIS. present Bros. H. J. Bidwell , P.M., P.G.D.C. Surrey W.M. in 18S8. In 1889 he was appointed Secretary, (Preceptor) , as W.M. ; W. H. Gardener, P.M., P.P.G. an office he still retains. He was one of the founders Following quickl y upon the announcement of the S.W. Berks, P.P.G.D.C. Surrey ; A. W. Crewdson , of the Tivoli Lodge, No. 2150, in 1886, was appointed death of Professor Henry Morley, comes that of Bro. P.M.; E. T. Madeley, P.M.; YV. Dix, P.M.; C, J.D. and became W.M. in 1890 , also one of the Richard Morris, M.A., LL.D., for many years Head Welch , W.M.; C. F. Passmore, W.M. 2317; A. W. Founders and first Treasurer of the Carrington Lodge, Master of the R oyal Masonic Institution for Boys at Gerard, W.M. 1415 ; W. Goodman , J.W. 1900 ; W. and was installed W.M. on the 24th ult. In Roya l Wood Green , which has just taken place at Harold F. Larkin , Stwd. 1900 ; J. Goring, 1900 ; T. Dix, F. Arch Masonry Bro. Thomas was exalted in 18S2 in the Wood. Born in 1833, at Bermondsey, and educated Harper , W. Brooks, A. McCormick , C. Head , J. Hunt Belgrave Chapter, No. 749, and in 1890 filled the chair at St. John's College, Battersea , he was appointed in H. G. Nesmyth, R. J. Hunt , E. Squire, E. A. Brown! of M.E.Z. On his retirement in 1891 he was elected 1869 Lecturer in the English Language and Liter.iture W. Tranter, T. J. Rawlings, A. Reed , and J. Webb. Treasurer. In iS8<5 he joined the Prince Frederick in the Modern Department of King 's College School , Secretary. YViiliam Chapter , and after filling various offices was which post he filled till 1890. In 1857 he had published The lodge having been opened and the minutes of installed M.E.Z. in 1892. He was advanced to the a learned work on the " Etymology of Local Names," the last meeting read and confirmed, the 1st , 2nd , and Degree of Mark Master Mason in St. Mark's Lodg?, No. in 1867 l'le fi [St portion of his " Specimens of Early 4th Sections of the first Lecture were worked in the 1, in 1882 , and was installed W.M. in 1891 ; was one ot English ," and had edited numerous old English works , following order : ist Section , Bro. J. Hunt ; 2nd , Bro. the founders and first W.M. of the Prince Frederick including, for the Clarendon Press , " Selections from C. Head ; 4th , Bro. R. J. Hunt. The W.M. having William Mark Lodge, No. 458, and was installed Chaucer ," when , in 1870, he received the degree of risen the 1st, 2nd , and 3rd time, the lodge was closed. W.C.N, of the Royal Ark Mariners Lodge attached to LL.D. from the Archbishop of Canterbury. The fol- All present congratulated the section workers on their No. 1 St. Mark's Lodge, in 1891. In many other Degrees lowing year he was ordained a deacon by the Bishop splendid working, after which the annual banquet took Bro. Thomas has been an active member. He was of Winchester , and admitted to priest 's orders in 1872, place, Bro. W. H. Gardener, P.P.S.G.W. Berks, P.P. perfected in the Palestine Chapter of Rose Croix , No. from 1871 till 1873 was curate of Christ Church , Old G.D.C. Surrey, in the chair. 29, in 1885 , and is now serving the office of Prelate; Kent-road , in 1874 received the M.A. degree fro m After grace had been said at the conclusion of the was admitted to the Four Degrees Royal and Select Oxford , and in 1875 was elected Head Master of the banquet, the usual toasts were given. " The Queen Masters in the Grand M asters Council , No. 1, as well Royal Masonie Institution for Boy s , where he re- and the Craft," '• H.R.H. the M.W. Grand Master, the as the Grade of Zelator of the Metropolitan mained till 1888, and in 1890 was appointed Hea d Pro. Grand Master, and rest of Grand Officers , present College Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia in 1884, of Master of Dedham School. He was a prolific author and past ; " " The R.W. Prov. Grand Master of Surrey , which Society he has been Treasurer since 1892. in his own peculiar field , his best known works being and rest of Prov. Grand Officers , present and past," He was one of the founders of the Horatio Shirley " Historical Outlines of Eng lish Accidence ," " Ele- responded to by Bro. Bidwell, P.G.D.C. Surrey, in Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monito r in 1888, mentary Lessons in Historical English Grammar ," and suitable terms, stating that our Prov. Grand M aster and was installed Supreme Ruler in 1893. In 188S he a '' Primmer of English Grammar," while among the was one of which the Province of Surrey was proud to assisted in founding the Cleve Fast Conclave of the numerous works he edited may be particularised have at their head. same Order, and is now Supreme Ruler elect, was ''Genesis and Exodus," " Ayenbite of Inwyt ," " Old The next toast submitted was that of " Success appointed President of the Board of Grand Stewards English llomilies," and " Legends of the Hol y Roud." for the Secret Monitor Festival in and in 18 was to the Abbey Lodge of Instruction ," and Bro. W EBB , 1890, 91 Dr. Morris was a member of the Council of the Philo- in responding, spoke of the success the Abbey appointed and invested as Grand Guarder. To these logical and Early Eng lish Text Societies, and in 1874 Lodge of Instruction had achieved since its commence- services may be added that of Secretary for 12 years was elected President of the Philolog ical Society. His ment seven years ago. It had proved by the way in of the Prince Frederick William Lodge of Instruction , remains were interred on Tnursday afternoon at Horn- which the ceremonies had been worked in the Abbey in recognition of which he was, in 1890, presented by church, Essex. Lodge, No. 2120, by the Past Masters, that without the the members with a very handsome gilt clock, pair of lodge of instruction the working of the three Degrees vases, and an illuminated vote of thanks as a mark o! BRO. JOSEPH JOHN MARSH. would not have been done in the manner that it had their esteem and fraternal regard. Bro. Thomas has also done good service in the cause of Masonic Bro. Joseph John Marsh , whose death occurred re- been. He (Bro. Webb), in conclusion , hoped that all cently, was initiated in the year 18 in the Lebanon brethren present who Charity, he is a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic 72, were not members of the instruc- Lodge, No. 1326 , and became Worship ful Master in tion lodge would join at the earliest opportunity. Institution for Boys, and is a member of the Board of Management, to which he was elected in 189 2 : is 1883. He was exalted in the Marquisof Ri pon Chapter, " The Health of Bro. W. H. Gardener," was then No. in and alterwards joined the Lebanon iven also a Vice-President of the Benevolent Institution , 1489, 1879, g , and met with very hearty response, Bro. W. H. Chapter, of which he became First Princi pal. He also Gardener being one of the founders and third W.M. of and a Life Governor of the Roya l Masonic Institu- tion for Girls. He has served II Stewardshi ps—four held Grand Office in the Province of Middlesex , having No. 2120, and one of the most popular brothers in the been appointed Prov. G.S.B. by the late Sir Francis province. for the Boys', two for the Girl s , two for the Benevolent ; Institution , and three for the Mark Benevolent Fund. Burdett. For many years Bro. Marsh has acted as In response, Bro. GARUI NEU said it gave him very Tyler to a large number of lod ges and chapters, and great pleasure to occupy the chair that evening, and to It only remains to be said that Bro. Thomas's ser- vices to the Craft, and his reputation as a man of in that capacity gained the respect and esteem of all see such a number of brethren present. He was also with whom he came in contact. much impressed with the working of the sections, business, secured for him , in 1891, a seat on the Board which he thought quite equal to what he had seen done of General Purposes, and its various Committees, in London positions to which he was re-elected in 1892-3, and is a It is one of the unchangeable laws of the Institution that lodges of instruction. nn woman can be made a M ison ; therefore , lodges which " The Health of the W.M. of the Abbey Lodge, No. candidate for re-election at the next Quarterl y Com- munication of Grand Lodge in next. admit females to membershi p can never legall y exist. Our 2120," was then g iven. June French brethren , with that gallantry f.ir which that nation Bro. W ELCH , W.M., in rep ly, thanked the brethren is renowned , at an early date from ihe time Freemasonry for the manner in which his health had been proposed was established in that country, recgnising the valuable and received ; he also thanked them for the way they ©bttnar^ aid of the women in carrying to comp letion the work of the had assisted him on his going up as Steward to the Order, sought by the establishment of societies , comprised Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution BRO. E. WORRALL. of Masons and their female relatives, ind hiving a resem- for Aged Freemasons blance to the peculiar organisation ot the Craft , to enlist , when he had the honour of Bro. Edmund Worrall died on the 7th inst, and was the sympathies and friendshi p of the lad es in behalf of the presenting the sum of i'105 to that Institution. . buried on the ioth inst. The funeral of this prominent Fraternity. These societies were termed " Loges d'Adap- "The Health of the Visitors," was responded to by and hi ghl y respected brother was attended by a large tion ," because every lud ge of femiles was obli ged ti be Bros. G OODMAN , LARKIN , G OKINU , and B UTT, after concourse of brethren and friends. He was initiated adopted by, a*d under the guardianshi p of sime regu lar which the Ty ler's toast concluded a most pleasant and in 1S61 in the Temperance Lod ge, No. 739, and in the M asonic lodge. these mystic societies shortly became enjoyable evening. following year assisted in founding the Bedford Lodge", verv numerous and were exceedin gly popular , so in 177.1 Ihe banquet was supplied by Bro. Mason , Ty ler, and No. 925. He was installed W.M. in 1SC5 and continued thi- Grand Ouent of France established a new rite, called gave every satisfaction. an active member until his death. He was a founder '' Rite of Adoption ," and prescribed rules and regulations Those who assisted with Masefield Lod for its government, one of which wis that no man should songs, recitations , &c, were of the ge, No. 2034. He was P.P. be admitted to the meetings except regular Freemasons; Bros. Squire, Welch , Harper , Bidwell , Head , Webb, J.G.W. of Warwickshire and P.Z. of the following Brown lhat each lodge should b.1 placed in charge and held under , Goring, and others. The accompaniments chapters—Trinity, No. 254, now St. Michaels , No. the sancture and warrant of a regular lodge of Masons, were ably p hyed by Bro. C. F. Passmore, Mus. Bac , 1630; Howe, No. 587 ; and Elkingto n , No. 1016. whose Master should bi presiding ollicer , assisted by the W.M, 2117. 'Two years ago ( I 8OJ ) he was presented with a very Mistress of the female lodge.—Masonic Guide. A CCIDENT INSURANCE COM- BREE 'S ROYAL HOTEL , JERSEY ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLEN T i \ PANY, LIMITED. 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Massey, 1O0, P.M stances, Captain Lord Skelmersdale, who had assisted him Bro. Col. Villiers proposed " The I.P.M.," and, in the ast my and i'j2 .' ~.; J. J. Shelvey . 101 j G. !•'. Rossiterj C on two occasions at Easter at military maneu-avres. course of his observations, said the working of the l Neil , S.D. 172S ; W. Hellyer, j.W. 2oyei ; A. Dunn , Bro. Lord Skelmersdale, J.G.W., said he was not going Masters of the Macdonald Lodge was proverbial. » •"*' J. , r S.W. -\\i; T. A. Bennett, 1 jiu ; S. Richards-Campbell , 1415; C. Clarkson, very proud to be there that night agai n —as the VV.M. had The year of office which had just passed, with Bro. MW ioo.) ; S. W. Kent, Org. 19-17 ; VV. U. lleageitv, P .M. reminded t'lem it was not the first time he had come among shall at their head so able and well, had been a most pros- • 107; R. Reep, VV.M. 224 1 ; S. Scott-Young, P.M. tliem ; mig ht he venture to hope it would not be the last. perous one. Everything had gone smoothly, and a gre3 J. in 320, P.P.G. Std. Br. East Lanes. ; 'Trevor A. Dagg, The M.W. Pro Grand Master had told them that he was deal of that '.result was due to the admirable manner chair- 1 -,2 Q ; P. Lcllwlch , 1 ; J. Husband? , 23; J. 11. Hastie, one ol the oldest Masons in thc room. He was almost which Bro. Marshall rierforined the duties of the ana P.M. I2jr., 23m; VV. Hilts Smith , 171/. ; VV. II. Simons, afraid to say hc was one ot the youngest ; but althoug h he Now that he had vacated it, it was with the satisfaction iij.SG; W. S. Payne;, P.M. r.d y; D. lames, 171/1; J. was among the youngest he was not the least energetic. knowledge that he had done his duty—the proudest fee» nS L. Haddon , 1710; anil II. Ashley, 220 G. ' 1 here was one bond between them all which uniled them any man could have. Bro. Marshall was a very dillieu ij , 0 After the opening lor ni:.li ;i'.-s IJro. Col. li. Villiers , brother- Iiom tbe Entered Apprentice lo the VVorshi p ful Master, Master to follow j he had el jne more than was expected ¦ atte in-law of Ii ro. the L JI ) < A Lallimn , was installed as VV.M. of that ol being a Masun. They were all proud of being him j the work of the lodge had been admirable j his n» the 1 d ge. b y Bro. R. A. Marshall , the out-going Master , the Masons , and wished all the good they could to the Cralt. tion and energy had been all that any one could whole of the ceremony being beauiifull y performed. The Tbey wished to show the world that the Craft was the finest reeiuired , and therefore it was with confidence that he ask new oilicers wcrc -jpp-.iiriii.il as fellows: tiros. Marshall , thing in it. the brethre n to drink his health, and wish him long '" ' P.M.; Kas S.W. ; Pitcher J.W. ; Nevill Iiro. Marshall I.P. M., Craft. I. '.eibrook , , , , in proposing " The W.M.," con- prosperity, and much advancement in the «¦«, , P. M., Treas. ; Messenger, P.M., Sec. ; Cornish , S.D. ; gratulated tne Worshi p lul brother most heartily on being Bro. Marshall , I.P.M., to whom a handsome Pearn , 1). ; Allied Kngland , l.G.; Badges, P.M., D.C. ; installed that evening in the chai r ol the Macdonald Lodge Master's jewel was presented in lod ge, said in response J. « Hill , Org.; F. J. Pu Un, .-twd .; F. B. Wiilians, Charity in the presence of brethren so exalted and beloved in the toast that he was thankful to the brethren ior Stwd. ; and VVhitcman , Ty lei . 13ms. the Earl of Lathom and Masonry. 1 hose brethren would be able to carry away appreciation of what he had endeavoured to elo. . Major General Sir Francis' Grenfell were elected honorary wilh them the conviction that the brethren from the highest tbey thoug ht he had done his work well was lus prou" 1lu" members of the lod ge, which comp liment both those to the lowest had but one desire—to do their work well, and feeling. The W.M. had said it would be difficult to ,} to the distinguished brethren ae:knowied ged. to do their duty in assisting brethren. They knew very well him. When he was working his way up | 'jj ,e Lod ge was afterwards closed and the brethren sat down when in Freemasonry, or in other institutions, tbsy must chair he certainl y thought he should never do it J " to a choice banquet in the large liall , and subseipiently throw earnestness into their work , and as this was one tried hard and learned his part to the conclusion, " honou ed the usual toasts. 1 lie Charity box produced the of the characteristics of Colonel Villiers, they were all travelling about, and reciting it as he went. He was su the sum of JL. 1 li s. (i d. proud to serve under I11111. They hoped that during Colonel fill. Any brother if he threw heart and soul into :""j)s, In giving thc toast of " The M.W. Grand Master," Bro. Yilhers's year of ollice the sun which had risen with eastern would meet with success. 'There was a line array 01 in the Macdonald Lodge, and they worked not only the He congratulated the Installing MasterMipon his able and Proposing "The Health of the Installing and Immediate ceremonies well, but Charity well. That was a most diffi- efficient working, andthe officers for their abilit y and atten- Past Master," the VV.M. expressed the satisfaction of all cult thing lo take up. He entered Masonry lightly, but he tion to detail. He exhorted the new officers to continue the with thc fluency and skill dhp 'ayed hy Bro. 'Tower in the was checked by a brother, and he told him he hoped to live excellent working done in the lodge, and impressed upon performance of the ceremonies during his year of office , and and do his work well, and he shortly after succeeded. He the brethren that it was their duty to ensure the prosperity particularl y in that of that day. He had be-n a most genial went in for the Charities, and joined one or two Masonic of the loelge by taking a lively interest in its working, and occupant of the chair , and had endeared himself to all of Clubs which made life subscriberships. He approved of by introducing suitable candidates for initiation. the brethren, who hoped he would long live to bc' of service the plan , for the amount a brother parted with he did not Bro . Le Strange, P.G.D., D.P.G.M. Norfolk , also re- to the lodge. He also coupled with the toast the name of miss. He hoped by next October they would institute one sponded , and thanked the brethren for their hearty recep- the first Master of the lodge, Bro. II. N. Price , and of these associations, and let the lodge represent the tion of the toast. He thought -Masons were to be elicited a hearty response from the brethren in his allusions Charities more than it had in the past. congratulated on having men of such position and ability to that brother 's illness and the gratification felt by all at Bro. Major Bridges, replying to the toast of "The Past as their present Grand Officers to guide them. He was his recovery. Masters," said there were now 16 cf those brethren present. gratified and pleased that that lodge was not as many London Bro . Tower, I.P.M., assured the brethren that what- In the early days of the lodge when the first Master, lodges were, excellent only in the Fourth Degree, for hc ever he had done during the past year was owing, in the Major Irvine, occupied the chair, he (Bro. Irvine) was one had been as surprised as delighted by the fluency, the ex- h rst instance, to the kind supoort and assistance he had of the best workers he had ever seen, and he worked in such cellence , and the precision of the working. He hail been received from his I.P.M., Bro. Price, and he fel t he owed careful and dramatic manner that he set an example to the present at the consecration of the lodge, and it had given him a debt of gratitude for his valuable advice, and ever brethren of the lodge that had not yet died out, and he him great pleasure to re-visit the lodsre after six yea's. ready assistance. He had also receive I loyal support from hoped never would , because each Master in the chair had Hro. Cusworth proposed " The Health ol the VV.M.," his oilicers, and to that fact he attributed a large measure endeavoured to emulate the example set by Bro. Irvine, and felt sure the Tyssen Amherst Lodge would continue to of the success achieved during the past yea r. and hoped they had in a more or less degree been successful. improve in numbers and influence under his guidance. Bto. II. N. P.ice said it vvas a very pleasing thing for The very latest addition to the ranks of the Past Masters, The VVorshipful Master thanked Bro. Cusworth and the him to be present , and he thanked the W.M. and I.P .M. Bro. Marshall , they were much pleased with , and from the brethren for their good wishes, and hoped the brethren for their kind expressions. He was glad to see that every- exhibition he had given that night they could see he had would give him their indulgence in following such an ex- thing had gone on so well, and thankful to all for their kind worthily sustained the honour of the lodge. It was now cellent Master as his predecessor , but assured them he sympith y extended to him el iring his long illness. He some 25 or 26 years since he (Major Bridges) joined , and would do his utmost to render himself worthy of the great hoped to be with them for many years to come. during all that time never had there been a better Master honour they had that day conf- rred on him. He then pro- Bros. Bullock , P.G. Src. Herts ; Mason , P.G.D. in the chair than Bro. Marshall . Sir John Monckton said posed " 'The Health of the Past Masters," with special Surrey ; Redfern , and Davie responded for " The tl ey ought not to be unmindful of the Charities. In the reference to the Installing Master, who abl y responded. Visitors ," each testif ying 11 the exc-llent work they had old days trie Macdonald Lodge was well represented, and Bro. J.Terry, P.G.S.B., Sec. R.M.B I., in responding witnessed, and the hearty h isp itality .iff irded to th-im. was Vice-President of one or two of the Charities. He was for "The Masonic Charities," expressed his regret that Responding to the toast of" The Mis inic Clarities," tyiite sure that ii the future and another association being Bro. McLeod was unavoidably compelled to be absent. He Bro. J. M. McLeod , Sec. R.M.I, f ir Boys, expressed to the formed they would be able to send up a good list. congratulated Bro. Cusworth , I.P.M., who was going up for lodge his thanks and admiration for th; way in which they Bro. Kasterbrook, S. W ., replied to the toast of "The the "Boys'," on his excellent list, which , he was glad to see, had, during the short career of the lod ge, supported the three Officers ," after which the Tyler's toast was given , and the included 20 guineas from the lodge and 10 guineas fro m the Institutions, lt was to him a most plea-ing thing to know brethren separated, having spent a charming evening. lodge of instruction , and he hoped that when the W.M. of the success which hal attended ihe 1 id ge, as he could The Pro Grand M aster was conducted into the lodge by went up for the " Old People " in February next thc lodge claim to have been the brother who discovered Amersham ; nine Past Masters, representing the honour due to a Pro and the brethren would give him their liberal support in the as a new centre for Mason c activity. He felt sure that the Grand Master. cause of so deserving a Charity. brethren would recognise the peculiar claims of the Boys' The toast of "The Visitors " was responded to in elo- School , as the VV.M. was an energetic member of its Board Tyssen Amherst Lodge (No. 2242).—The quent speeches by Bros. Potter, P.M. S13, and Hicklin, of Management , and a most generous supporter of all the installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday, the P.M. 12G1. Institutions. He had kindly consented to attach himself as 7th instant, at the Amherst Club, Rectory-road, Stoke New- During the evening some excellent songs ivre given by Sreward from that lodge to the next Festivil, and the ington, and was attended by a large number of the brethren Madame Alice Carter, Miss Edith Serpell , and Bros. Coram brethren woulel most assuredly never regret giving assist- of the lodge, together with numerous distinguished visitors . and Mordy, which were most thoroug hl y enjoyed , Bro. VV. ance, to the fullest extent of their power, to his list. The Among those present were Bros. T. J. Cusworth, P.M., E. Dipp ie, Org., ably pre-iding at the piano. Institution was being most admirably worked , and the Craft P.Z., W.M. ; A. F. Lay, I.P. M., Treas. ; C. C. Paine, 'The 'Tyler's toast concluded one of the most enjoyable , generally were recognising the need of increasing its funded S.W.; R. S. Ellis, J.VV.; S. 1. Cross, P.M., Sec.; H. as well as the most successful, meetings of the Tyssen- capitel. G. Coan , S.D.; J. Thompson, J.D. ; VV. H. Turner, Amherst Lodge. The toist of "The Sister lolg;s of the Province " was I.G. ; W. E. Dippie, Org. ; Palmer Bryant, D.C.; F. a happy int-rpolation of th; VV M , and was ably acknow- W. Smith, A.D.C. j F. Small, H. J. Pryce, and R. VV. ledged b y Bro. A. H. Bevan , S.VV. 245S. Carte r, Stewards ; J. Very, Tyler; Lord Amherst of Grafton Lodge (No. 2347).—The installation IJuring the evening, meeting of this very select and flourishing lodge took Uro . Bennett , the worthy host of Hackney, P.M., P.G.W.j ll. Logsdail Sarson , A. Rusbv , place Ye Crown , on Wednesday, the oi .h inst., at BUncharii's R-staurant at which the regular meetings of the lodge are H. Crabtree, A. E. Geary, T. C. VVinckworth, D. M. ' , held , presented to the lod J. Beak-street Regent-street, when Bro. the Hon. Sir Staff ge a sp lendid portrait of the Upsdale, and C. W. Crook. Visitors : Bros. Hamon Le , >rel M. VV» Grand Muster, as a mirk of Henry Northcote C.B., M.P., laced in the chair by gratitude for having Strange, P.G.D., D.P.G.M. Norfolkj J. Terry, P.G.S.B., , was p been permitted 10 see the li Bro. Lord Fusion assisted b Bro. C. F. Mitier, g ht of Masonry in that lodge. Sec. K.M.K.I. C. C. Black, W.M. 2504 ; W. Hay- , y and in the Iiro. Bennett was warml y thanked b J presence of a most numerous and very distinguished y the VV.M., on behalf worth , VV.M. 126 1 ,- A. J. Potter, P.M. S13 ; VV. Hicklin , of tlie lodge, for his valuaule Masonic assembly amongst whom we noticed Bros, the gift. P.M. 1261 ; C H. Halford , P.M. 1007 : H. T. Walker, , 'The brethren greatl Earl of Prov. G.M. Oxfordsh i re ; Viscount Dun- y enjoyed the capital songs whicli S.D. W. O'Neal, l.G. ; W. R. E. Emerson, Jersey, were rendere d during the ev-iungby Bros. Lod 373 ; S57 garvan , Prov. G.M. Somersetshire ; Balfour Cockburn ge, Step hens, Org. C. Coram, 2332; G. Allan, 2242; J. B. Frost, , IL Thomas, Nickerson , Geo. Price 45; Prov. G.M. Guernsey and Alderney ; J. , Hobbs, and others. 1)17; G.Bagrall, 2.374; S. G. Hay worth, 2510; and VV. General Hay, C.B.; C. Mann, 2i(">S. Freeman ; Major Carrell ; Clifford Probyn j Edward J. Curlin j Col. Newnham Davis (thc Dwarf of Blood) ; MANCHESTER. The lodge was opened by Bro. T. J. Cusworth, W.M., and the minutes of the last regular lodge and emergency Stewart Brown ; Saiilard ; Gordon Miller ; A. R. Carterj and others. Shalll lo partake of a banquet which was capitally served by goodly array of " purple " around him. After the years transac- to come. Messrs. Spi-rs and Pond. tion ol routine business, in the course of which it was " Hearty good wishes " having been give n for a happy The usual toasls having been duly honoured , the W.M. reported that there was still a most satisfactory balance in and prosperous year of ollice, the lod ge was closed, and proposed that of "Ihe P.G.M. and other Ofiicers of hand , justif y ing the quotation which the worth the y and veteran brethre n adjourned to the banquet seived in the large Provincial Grand Lode.e.'* Sicreury, llro. Jewell , had put to the name of Treasurer hall cf the club. This was responded to by Bro. Bowen , P.G. Sic, in Durtnall on the toast list , " O'ercharged with ' gold " The VV.M. gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts, felicitous terms, and in proposing " I' ne Health of the (Pen r/i s, Act 3). Iiro. Henry Work IJ jdd, F.R.C.S., which were received most heartily and cordially. Worshi p ful Master ," he alluded 10 the excellent services W.M. elect , was presinted for the hoi.e lit of installatio 1. Iiro. Loid Amherst of Hackney, P.G.W., responded to rendered and the good record possessed by Bro. Thomas in The chair was il.on taken by liru.' Duret, P.M., P.P.G . 1). 'ne loast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past,' and his other lodges, wliich gave a complete assurance that he Midlx., who had Iiro. Iloicmfr , P.S.G.W. K-nt , as S.VV., '"pressed the pleasure Grand Ulhceis ahvay s tck in dis- would honour tile clbce. and ILo. "l-ongley, P.J G.vV. Kent , as l.W., charg and in ing the onerous duties of the Cralt. lhat lodge wis 'The toast was moat curdially received by the brethren. eluqu.nt anil p-ilcct style the; ceremony of installation was Particularl y uncei a great obligation 10 the M.W. tne Grand The VV . M ., in responding, stated that he felt very proud pioce.eled witri to the end. The Uo.rd of Installed Masters paster tor his intetctsstun tn favour ot the lodge on its indeed in being selected to fill the chair, and he would do numbered 20, of whom one half were of Prov. G and rank, jotmation. He Was proud ot ihe honour they had done all he could lo further the interests not only of the lod ^e but ami the salutation of the new W.M. was moit hearty. n In ," 'n naming the lodge after him , and was glad he was also of the province. He regietted the unavoidable absence due course came the appointment of oilicers in the follow- a''le to be present that evening, which was an epoch in the of the P.G.M. and the Dep. P.G.M., whose public duties ing oreler : Brcs. Dr. Whitcombe, S. VV.; listory Evenden , J.VV. j of the lodge, when its hist initiate became its VV .M had called them to other parts of the country . Durtnall , P.M., 'Treas.; Jewell , P.M., Sec ; Wilmot, , S.D. ; Kni ght, J.D. ; Mist, I.G. ; Le May, D.C ; Larner, WATFORD: The companions adjourned to the banquet which was Org. ; Redmond, and Lock , Stwds. ; and Holmes, A DC. served under the supervision of Bro. A. Clemow. and the VV.M. Earl of Clarendon Lodge (No. 19S4).— The toasts anel speeches were short, and very much to Bro. Duret then gave the three addresses, the 2(3th ult., the members of this lodge met s jewel which.the On Thursday , the point, " The Health of Comp. Dehane " being most presented to Broiliurford the Past Master' at Freemasons' Hall for their annual gathering, there a large number nf , enthusiastically received , who, in returning thanks, ex- lodge had voted to him. There being being a large number of visiting brethren from other of the by the tendering of H.G.W. pressed the great pleasure it was to him to feel sure the visitors, much time was saved Herts lodges, as well as from the Metropolis and neighbour- to the W.M..by one in the name of all , an example worthy companions supported him in bringing about success to ing provinces. Bro. Boydell , with ereat ability, installed their chapter. of imitation. Bro. J. Pearce Taylor, S.VV., as W.M. I'or the ensuing An adjournment was then made to the parish rooms, The toasts of "The H. and J." and "The Officers " year, the ceremony being worked with even more than were also given and expressed in the most sincere terms where tables were laid for 70 guests, but two or three re- power. The newly-installed Master , Arms Bro . Boydell's usual and was heartily responded to. mained unoccup ied. Bro. Waller, of .the Amherst then invested the following officers : Bros. T. C. Grant excellence everything , The Janitor's toast brought the evening's proceedings to Hotel, put on a banquet of much , I.P.M. ; R. Overy, S.VV. ; Southam. J.W. ; S. irit in the arrangement J. a very happy conclusion. being oraised, and the moving sp Goodchild , Treas. j James Rogers, Sec ; H. M. Dove, P.M.) came in for compliment as well as (Bro. E. I. Dodd, S.D.j H. Buck, .V.D.; H. Haywood, l.G.; W. T. Farringdon Without Cha pter (No. 1 74^, the caterer. Graves, D.C ; E. P. Rowse, Steward ; and J. Percival, —A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel, customary toasts were proposed, but After dinner, the Tyler. Bro. J. J. Rogers was chosen to represent the ledge Fleet-street, on Monday, the 30th ult., when there were brief and pithy speeches were the order. Committee. present , amongst others, Comps. E. Burritt Lane, Mus. " Bro . on the Herts Chanty For the toast of " The Provincial Grand Ofiicers, Afterwards the members of the lodge dined together in Bac, M.E.Z.j J.Young, P.M.. H.; J. S. Plummer, J. and spoke of the Holcroft made an excellent response, the Corn Exchange an excellent dinner being served b Capt. Walls, P.P.G.P.S., P.Z., S.E. ; H. J. Lardner, whole Provirce , y esteem , and indeed affection , which the Bro. VV. H. Murrow of the Essex Arms. The newl P.P.G. Std. Br., P.Z., Treas.; G. Herbert, P.Z.; E, and , y- had for the Earl of Amherst , its head in Masonry ; installed Mast Bro. Taylor, presided , and was supporteel Mallet, P.Z. 1623, Janitor. The minutes of the previous great leasure to er, wished the lodge , which it had given him p by the brethren already named and others. meeting having been read and confirmed, the ballot was visit, continued prosperity and success. The usual Masonic toasts were honoured it being stated laken as a joining member for Comp. Walter Lurcott, P.S. , , For " Trie Visitors " several were called upon to speak Prov. Grand Master would 704, and the election was unanimous. It was also taken on woiking that Bro. T. F. Halsey; M.P., , and from all came alike testimony as to the perfect have been present, but that Parliamentary duties prevented behalf of Bro. John Michael Murphy, J.D. 1745. and he, lendid which had been displayed in lodge, and to the sp him from leaving-the House of Commons that evening. being in attendance, was duly exalted. The M.E.Z. is to hospitalit y shown afterwards. In giving " The Provincial Grand Officers, Present and be congratulated upon the manner in which he, for the h rst Worshipful Master " had a very 1 he toast of " The Past," the W .M. referred to the goo'd work not only of the time, performed the ceremony of exaltation. Comp. J. made the most nf warm reception, and Bro. II. W. Dodd Provircial Grand Master, but of the Deputy Provincial Young was elected First Principal j J. S. Plummer, S;cond " 'Tis known I ever the to?st which the toast list supp lied— Grand Master (Bro. Lake) and of Bro. Keyser. Principal ; and Capt. W. Lurcott, Third Princi pal for the Here it may be men- have studied ph ysic " {Pericles). . Rro. I.P.M., in giving " The Health of the year ensuing j and Comp. Capt. Walls, S.E. j H. Herbert , Royal College of Grant , tioned that the W.M. is a Fellow of the W.M. —a toast received with much warmth and fueling— S.N. j II. .|. Lardner, Treas. j J. M Murphy, P.S.; anel at the Westminster " Surgeons of London and Surgeon spoke of the abi ' ity that brother had shown alread y in the E. Mallet, janitor. A vote of thanks was passed to the Hospitals, Optbalmic ard the Royal Free (Gray 's Inn-lane) discharge of those dulies in the lodge which had up to the M.E.Z., and a Past Principal's jewel voted to him for his for he mentioned and the quotation was strictly correct, present time devolved upon him. services during the past year. Apologies fur non-atten- follow the profession that he formed a determination to Bro P.P.G. Std. Br., gave dance were received frcm Comps. Nelson Prower, M.A., hth in succession in . J. J. Rogers, P.M., "The when but 13 years old , and was the eig Installing Master," which called forth a happy speech from I.P.Z. ; Thomas Simpson , P.Z.; Herbert Herbert, S.N.; his family practising surgery. Bro. Boydell , »hn urged younger Masons to work and do Dr. Lott , P.Z., P.G. Org. Eng., Organist, and others. Master were duly Bro. Duret 's services as Installing their part in maintaining the high repute of the Earl of The chapter was then closed and a dinner followed, acknowledged, and after the /.P.M. had thanked the Clarendon Lodge. Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed. brethre n for the kindness shown him during his year of During the evening the M.E.Z., and Comps. J. Young and J. deficiencies were To the toast of "The Visitors," Bro. Larkin replied , oflice, and the indulgence with which his and to that of "The Past Masters " Bros. Goodchild , S. Plummer instrumentality and vocally entertained the com- the Senior Past viewed (to which the brethren demurred), P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., and VV. T. Graves, P.M., P.P.G. panions. The proceedings throughout were most enjoyable. Master responded. S.B., suitably replied. reminded the MANCHESTER. Bro. E. J. Dedd , P.P.G Org. Kent , Bros. Overy, S.W., and Southam. V.V., made capital years since he was in J. brethren of the kdge that it was 17 speeches in response to the toast of " The Officers " in Humphrey Chetham Chapter (No. 645). occasion. They , the chair, and well he re nirmbercd the proposing which the W.M. expressed the hope lhat in all The yearly installation was held on T uesday, the S:h inst. number of visitors, were then but 10, but there was a good and every one he had that day invested he should find a Comp. VV. Brooks, H., was insta l led into the first chair, gone on in- and from that time onwa'd the lodge had true supporter at every ordinary lodge gathering. Comp. Arnold to the second, and Comp. N. Herfwood to now, he was proud creasing in strength and irlluence , until During the evening the VV.M. presented Bro. Grant, the the thiid. All the beautiful ceremonies wete performed by with the best to be able to say, the Amherst Lodge ranked outgoing Master, with a handsome and valuable Masonic Comp. J. H. Sillitoe, P.P.G.H. East Lancashire, in a most V Bros. Puret in the previr.ee. er lhat lhey had to thank , jewel , suitabl inscribed , in recognition of the able manner superb manner, and who illustrated the Supreme Degree longe r with them y Jewell , Durlrall , and one or two now no , in which he performed the duties of his in a most e ffective manner. Healsoinvesttd and addressed him (Bro. oflice, Bro. Grant ard lie feathering lhat night amply repaid suitabl l ing. the officeis. past. They had y rep y Dodd) for the woik ar.d anxiety 1 f years The musical arrangements of the evening, uh'ch were TWICKENHAM. grateful to never had such an assembly before, and he was under Ihe care of Bro. Arthur S generally for picer, were cf a most Sir Francis Burdett Chapter (No. 1503). tbe Prov. Grarel Officers ard the visitors agreeable character, the contributors to the musical pro- —This chapter met for the dispatch of bu-iness at the hel kinsman such ping to make the installation of his young gramme including Bros. Lovett King, 2190 ; VV. James, Albany Hotel on the nth instant , when there were present a brilliant success. For seme yeais past Bro. Dcdd has , , H. L. Barrett, H. "Haywood , and Arthur S icer. amonglothers, Comps. the Rev. S. T. H. Saunders, M.A., rtmaiked number of Past Masters present at p upon the P.P.G.J., P.Z., M.E.Z. ; A. Toulmin, iun., H.; VV. |. installation s and time after time it has been " we are , Hakim ,' J.; E. W. Davis, S.N. j W. Tay lor, P.Z., P.P. seven ," but tbat ni ht he had to vary the expression, there g G.J., Treas. ; G. J. Dunkley, P.Z , P.P.G. Org. ; and being nine at table. TRo ^al Hrcb. Harrison and a hearty welcome , Janitor. The oilier trasls came in order, The minutes of the previous convocation having been jcroidcd Secretary, " who was lhat of " I he Treasurer and Fidelity Chapter (No. 3).—A meeting of this read and confirmed never likely to recur , the sum of 10 guineas was voted to stood by the ledre in critical perieds, chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street, the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, per Comp. the Rev. under Ihe changed Older of things. on the 4th inst. Among those present were Comps. Rad- S. T. H. Saunders asSteward. The M.E-.Z. then installed Bro. Herbert Si harlau ditccted the music which agreeably , cliffe , M.E.Z. ; Stevens, H.; Larcomb, J. ; W. J. Comp. A. Toulmin jun., as First Princi pal ; Comp. W. ing all comets, , varied Ihe speeches, and beside accompany Collens, P.P.G.N., P.Z., S.E. ; Capt. T. C. Walls, 1 aylor inducted Comp. Hakim as Second Principal ; he sang se\eral ditlies in his own incomparable style. W.J. D.G.D.C, S.N.; Mapleton , P.S. ; H. ]. Lardner, P.P.G. and Comp. S. T. H. Saunders installed Comp. W. Tajlor ; Piov. G. Officers Ammg Ihe vis tots, in sddition to the Std . Br., ist Asst. S.; G. Heming, D.C. j F. McDougal, as Third Principal. The ceremonies being performed in a named P.G. Chap. " , were Bros, the Riv. C. H. Fielding, P./.. j Birch , P /.. j Samuel Cochrane, P.G. Treas. j Nash , manner that left but little to be desired. Among those Kent; W. Russell P.G. Treas. ; Abrcv , P G.D. Kent ; , J. Pratt, Larter, and Goddard , Janitor. invested were Comps. E. W. Davis lor Treas.; C. H. W.M. " Millid ge, W.M. , S.N. ; Tay , Paiklty, Whyman , 2.^0; The minutes of the previous convocation were read and and Hatrison The Auditors' report was read , P.P.G. Std. Br. Surrey ; Gallaid , , Janitor. 1678 ; VV. Drewett, conliimed. Apologies for non-attendance were received adopted and a vote of thanks passed to the Treasurer. , W.M. : , W.M. 2200; Ncvetre, Org. 10; I. VV. Mack S74 from Comps. j. Heming, P./.., Treas! j F. Graves, P.Z. ; The financial position of the chapter is most satisfactory, Sir Hug h Bce.vor 2oro; S R. Wils'- n , P.M. -12110 ; , Weeks, P.Z. ; and others. Before the chapter was closed and which is main ' due to the careful guidance of Comp. Saeler, P.M. - O.-terstccV , W.M. 1185; F. Darge- - y 2?s5 a vote of congratulation was unanimously passed , and Taylor. A letter was read from Comp. Smiles, P.Z., P.M. 12O0; F. I). Vine P.M. ; G. Gabb, P.M. field , , 173 ordered to be entered on the minutes, to Comp. T. C. acknowledging the vote of condolence that had been ior- Church VV.M. 20; and several others. C02 ; G. W. , Walls, on his appointment as an ollicer of Grand Chapter. warded to him on the death of his wife. The resignation A bani]uet followed , the usual toasts receiving full justice. of Comp. the Rev. R. Hosken, M.A., P.P.G.J., was SOUTHPORT. Comp. S. Cochrane responded on behalf of "The Grand received with regret. Comps. R. H. Thrupp, P.Z., P.G. Officers." —The instal- Std. Br., G.H. in charge ; and Capt. T. C. Walls, V.L, Scarisbrick Lodge (No. 2295). The I.P.Z., in proposing " The Health of the M.E.Z., lation meeling was held on the ist inst., at the Masonic " S.E., D.G.D.C, sent apolog ies for non-attendance. The rrgretted that there had been no candidate for exaltation Hall , Loid-street. We are glad to find the lodge going on chapter was then closed. that evening. Comp. Radcliffe was a good worker in the so successfull y as it well deserves. 'The brethre n having A banquet followed. Comp. A. Toulmin, jun., M. E.Z-. Royal Arch Degree, and hail been so for many years. In gave the respective toasts with commendable brevity. assembled , the lodge was opened by Bro. T. E. Williams, addition to his Masonic abilities he 'Ihe (ihe M.E.Z.) was a During the proceedings Comp. G.J, Dunkley, P.Z., P.P. VV.M. minutes of the previous meeting were read most genial and kind-hearted man. and conlirmed. The Treasurer 's accounts were submitted G. Org., entertained the companions instrumentally ami This toast having been duly honoured , the M.E /.. brielly vocally. and favourably reported by the Auditois. The VV.M. acknowled ged the compliment. and appointed as his installing installed his successor, " The health of the Second and TI ird Principals ofiicers Bros. Patric Hunter , P.M., P.P.G.W., as S.W. ; " followed. In proposing the toast , the M.E.Z. spoke 'in G. S. Smiih , P.M., P.G. Org., as J.W.j and Vrm 'Adams , hi gh tetms of commendation of the services rendered to IRnl abte Gemplar. P.M., P.P.G.D.C, as l.G. Bro. R. A. Chadwick , S.VV., Masonry by Comps. Stevens and Larcomb. VV.M. elect, was presented by Bro. John Sutton , P.M., - 1 his pledge having been responded to "The Health of Bard of Avon Preceptory (No. 127) P.P.G.D.C , and he was r\tly installed into the chair , and , held al the Past Princi pals " came next in order, and was The installation meeting of this preceptory was we ce n-^ialulate Bro. Williams upon the admirable way in Golden-square inst. In the absence of Sir coupled with the names of Comps. Bitch and McDougall. , on the 7th which he ptife>imcd the cere mony in its entirety, a'd with Knight Harry Nicholls, the chair was occupied by Sir Knight Comps. W. J. Collens and Mapleton re plied to the toast greit effect. It was not surprising he was complimented • • W. E. Chapman, who opened the preceptory, and proceeded of "The S.K., Treasurer, and Oilicers." Order. very hi g hl y after the proceedings. The r.euly-installed Duiirg the proceedings Comps. Nash to instal Comp. McManus as a member of the W.M. was prcclairr.ed b Lees P.G.S., , Cochrane, Collens, the y Bro. Joe , P.M., and oihers musically entertained the companions. 'This ceremony having been, satisfactorily performed, and he was duly saluted in Ihe 1 tiree Degrees. . Bro. Dr. installation of Eminent Preceptor then took place, and Alfitd Chailitk , P.M., pre cried the woiking tools, Bro. Hornsey Chapte r (No. 890).—A meeting of Sir Knight William Lake, who had been eketeel at the pre- Warwick Wor d, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br., addressed thc this chapter was held at Anderton 's Hotel , Fleet-street, vious regular meeting, was inducted into the chair with all officers, W.M,, and brethren , with great ability and on Ihe 24th ultimo. Present : Comps. Altman , M.E.Z. ; the forms and rites appertaining to this Degree. The h-1" - effectiveness. Bro . A. Chailick addressed the brethren. Dehane, H.; Laundy, J.; J. Stephens, P.P.J.G.W. appointed his officers as follows : Sir Knights Frederick The service was full y choral , under the direction of Bro. Bucks ; and Gumming, Tri as. T he chapter was opened , Mead , Constable; Lennox Browne, Marshal ; Major Walter Wilkinson , Org. Ihe other brethren taking part and the minutes read and confirmed. 'The officers of the Clifford Probyn, Prelate; Col. Chas. Harding, Tieas.J were Bros. W. Calvert (alto), Sam Bo^ce, P. M. (tenor), year were electe d, Comp. Dehane, P.P.S.G D. Essex , and Will. E. Chapman , Registrar j Gordon Smith, Sub- and Tom Whitehead, P.M., P.P.G.D.C. (bsss). The Chaiiiy Repiesentative Esse x , being installed into the chair Marshal ; Harold Burk-, ist Std. Hr. j Herbert Wright, numerous visitors present gave " Hearty good wi'hes " and of M.E.Z. for ihe second time in this chapter , evidentl y to 2nd Std. Br. j Arthur T. Young, ist Herald j J. G. Albeit. congratulated Bro. Chadwick upon attaining his hi g h the great satisfaction cf the companions. Comp. Dehane 2nd Herald ; C. A. Fry, Capt. of Guard ; and R. Tucker, position in the lodge. A very valuable gold Past Master 's is one of thc greatest and best workers in Arch Masonry, Steward. The E.P. then referred in grateful terms to the jewe l was presented by the VV.M. for 'the mernlu rs of the anel owing to his unremitting care and persevera n ce the work that had been done by Sir Knight Will. E. Chapman , m lodge to Bro. T. V.. Williams , I.P.M., for the very great great success of the Hornsey Chapter is due. He installed connection with what amounttd almost to a resuscitation ot ability he has disp layed during his year cf ollice, which his II. and J. in a must admirable manner, investing his the preceptory . Not only had his year of office asf.X¦ gift was gracefully accepti d. ofiicers with a few kindl y words to each , impressing upon been a signal success, but he had followed it up as Registrar Subsequentl y a banquet was held al the Piirce of Wales them the necessity ot making themselves thorough by the most painstaking efforts to place the preceptory on Hotel, when the loyal anel Masonic toasts w\ te proposed masters of their different offices , and to keep up the a sound footing. He thought the sir kniuhts should show and responded to, and the pleasure of the evening was presti ge anel reputation of the Hornsey Chapter, viz : their appre ciation of his work by presenting Sr Knig ht greatly enhanced by songs and recitations g iven by Bros. Comps. Laund y, IL ; Holroyd , J.; Stephens, P.P S. Chapman with a Past Preceptor's jewel and collarette, rc Calvert, Boyce, Whitehead , Franciys, and Round. Thc G.W. Bucks, S.E. ; P. P. Gumming, Treas, ; Rudall , which he would ask him to accept in the name of the p ' accompanist was Bro. Walter Wi kinson , Org. S.N. j Peall, P.S.j Baxter, ist A.S.j and P. P. cepto ry . This was carried with|acclamation. The handsome jewel was manufactured by Bro. George Brandon , 2nd A.S. All business being ended , the chapter After the usual business, the sir knights adjourned to a Kenning, and was much admired. was closed. banquet at the Cafe Royal, at which the E.P. presided. MA SJNIC MEETINGS (Metro politan ) WEDNESDAY , MAY 30. MASONIC MEETING S (Provincial) CRAPT L ODGE . For the week ending: Saturday, June 1, 1894- For the week ending Saturda y, June a, 1894. 89S, Temperancc-in-the-East , 6, Newby-place , Pop lar. will be glad to receive notice from Secr etaries A » K ODGK ¦Jh e Editor M L . - Mark Lodges , e 176 , Era , Mark Masons ' Hall. The following is a list of Towns in which the Lodges, for Craft Lodges , Royal Arch Chapters , Ros of an y , wh ose numbersare appended rvoix Chap ters , Precep tories, Concl aves, Sic, LODGE S AND C HA PTER * or I NSTRUCTIO N . Sc , meet at the dates given, chang e in place, day, or month of meeting. Beaconsfield , Chequers Hotel , Hi gh-street , Walthamstow , at 8, Bromley St. Leonard , Bromley Vestry HaU , Bow-road , at 8. MONDAY , MAY aS. Confidence Swan ' s Nest Great Swan-alley, SATURDAY M.W 36 , , Moorgate-st., E.C., . . at ?. C RAPT L ODOIS . Brid gend 7J3 Liverpool ... 141 C RAFT L ODGES . Grays Valley, National Schoolroom , St. Mary Cray, at 8. Birmingham ... 43 Okehampton... 1753 Batley 264 Crystal Palace. Doric , Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street at 8, Gateshead ... 48 York 1991 Kingston ... 880 DO ? Wcst Kcnt - , ' Muggeridge Anderton ' s Hotel. Duke of Albany, Masons ' Arms 16 Battersea-park-road Wi-shill 353 Land port ... 3069 Enfield 1137 ,67Q Henry , , 9, , at8. ' ' Duke of Connaught Eastbourne ... sno Smthport ... aug Alton aol6 p Waltl iamstow , Chequers Hjtel . , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hacki.ey, r . " PM Hity, Alfred Tavern . Roman-road. Ba rnsburv , N., »r«. enby , 1177 Bristol 2W M ARK L ODGES . R OYA L A RCH CHAPTERS . Gallery, Press Club , Wine Oflkc-court , Fleet-street , at 7. Mofslcy ur8 Leiceste r 2419 Oxford 1$ Pontypool ... 17 6 Caveac, \lbion Tavern. tiueipn . Plough and Harrow , Leytonstone-road , E„ at tt. 1358 R.A. C HAPTERS . Denon port ... 6* ge ' I e" is, King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green . Ham mersmith Board Room Liverpool 1315 Todmorden ... 319 Lancaster ... 6 rI - , , Bath and Wash-house Co., Blacks- 14 ,j, j' Rnse , currey Masonic Hall . road. Hammersmith , at 7. Button i68i Gt. Yarmouth .. 311 ' West Snu' thli .ld , Anderton ' s Hotel. Langthornc Angel Hotel llf-rd l6ii, , , , at 8. L ODOIE or I NSTRUCTION . La tolerance Frascati Restiurant Oxford-st at 8. LODOII AND CHAPTER! OP INSTRUCTION. , , 32 , ., Old Brompton .. 184 Saltash Londesborough , ilerkeley Arms , J ohn-street May fair , at 8. 1071 Bromley 1691 Pa lace Station Hotel , Bradford 302 Moss ey 121S Al exandra , , Camberwell New-road , at 7.50 London Scottish Rifles. Albert Hotel , Victoria-st., S.W., at 8.30. Land p rt 776 Windsor Cantle Hot., at j.jo Hiiudcrslicld ... 531 Canterbur y ... C ilswick , King-st.. Hammersmith , . Merchant Navy, Town Hall . Limehouse , 7.30. 1449 East Retford ... 1801 Paragon-road Liverpool ... 734 [[„![ n .ke of Connaught , The Lo d Stanley, , Hackney, Mitcham , Vestry Hall , Mitcham , at 8. 3,34 at 8. Mount Lebanon , Half-Moon Hotel , Boro ' , at 7.30. Tavern High-street S.E at 8. TUESDAY, MAY 29. Ebtin' Grap'S , 133, , B 'rough , ., New Concord , J olly Farmers , Southgate-road , N., at 8. ' vMndsor castle Restaurant Victoria Station CitArr L ODOBI . Norwich E ..icston, , , S.W Pa imure , Balham Hotel , Balham , at 7.30. 913 R.A. C H A PTER S . Parte Cock Tavern Carlisle 310 Loushboroug Fins bury , , at 8. P.-ckham , Lord Wellington Hotel , Jttj, Old Kent-road , at 8. li. 1007 Birmingham ... 74 u ns Harold , Four Swans. Waltham Cross , at 7. l orsham 335 St. Albans ... 1479 Durham U4 ' Plucknett , Bald-faced Stag, East Finchley, at 7.4;. Holyhead jll inchn ster . Old King s He'd , Euston-rotd , at 8. Prosperity, Old Parr 's Head Knrghtrider-street Doctors Com- ... {97 Brighton 1636 M ARK L ODGES . , , Cambrid ge ... gjij F rcy. lo'Iy Farmers , Southgate-road , N., at 8. mons , at 7. Sheffield 1779 St ck port ... 67 Clover Castle Broadway , Deptford Fenton SIM , , , S.E., at 7. Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , Greenwich , at 8. 1943 Here ford 343 Freemasons ' Hall. I' rban , Rivensbourne , Rising Sun , Rushey Green , Catford , at 8, liognor 453 Duke of Albany Hotel Kitto-road LODGES OP I NSTSUCTION V.tr nvian , , , St. KatherineV R jyal jubilee , The Crown , Lambeth-toad , S.E., at 8. . par k Hatcharri , S.E., at 7.30. , R jyal Oak , Lord Cl yde, Wotton-road , Deptford , at 8. Birmingham... 74 Broadstairs ... 429 Stockto n 940 Mount Sinai Chaptir , Red Lion Ho., 14, King-st ., Regent-st,,W. .8 VVhitehav en St. Leonard , Pr. of Wales Hotel , Bishop' s-road , Victoria Park , 8. ... 119 Halifa x 448 Bradford 974 Southgate Railway Hotel New Southgate Liverpool ... 341 Hy de' s Cross.. tSi Jarrow , 1119 MONDAY , MAY a8. , , , at 8. * Strong Man . Blue Anchor , 164, Fenchurch-street , E.G., at 6.30. "" ticv 364 Cl ckheaton ... 603 Saltburn-b y-Seat6i8 C RAFT LODGES . Temperance in the East , Greenwich Pensioner, Bow-laoe , Maryport ... 371 Wontton-under- Huddersfield .. 1783 4, Royal Somerset House and Inverness , Freemasons ' Hall . Ponlar. at l.to. Ed ge 853 Chertsey (Abbev) 183, Unity, Shi pan Turtle Tavern. United Mariners Duke of Albany Hotel , Kittc-road , Nunhead. , WEDNESDAY Mi , Burgoyne , Anderton 's Hotel. U lited Strength, Hope Tavern , Stanhope-st., Ecstdn-road , at 8 , MAY 30. 905, De Grey a d Ki pon , Freemasons ' Hall. Wanderers , Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S.W., C RAPT LODGES . Brecon 651 Tunstall 3064 1615, Bayard , 3.1, Golden-si] are. at 7.30. Manchester ... 76 Manchester ... io<3 Chepstow ... 3186 1631 , tuart , Surrey Masonic Ha 'l, Warrant Officers , 3j. St. Martin ' s-street , W.C , at 7. Manchester ... 163 J a-row 1119 M ARE L ODGES . 1; .5, Farringdon Without , -iolborn Viaduct Hotel . Westbourne , The Prince Alfred , 11 a, Queen ' s-road , Bays- '•eeds 304 .-owerb y Vid ge 128 3 Belvedere ... 309 Bing ' I J J «, Shepherd ' s Bush , Bush Hotel. water , at 8. cy 439 Cleaton Moor.. 19S 9 Penzance ... 404 Wlvttlngton Red Lion ln' s-court at 8, R OYA L A RCH C HAPTERS . , , Popp , Fleet-street, L ODGEI or I NITRUCTION . A drew Chapter Bush Hotel Shepherd' s Bush at 8 - , , , W„ . 5 9, Rnyal N'va l , F'eema«ons ' Hal l. D.>m\tic ahtiM.r , St. lames's Restaurant, Piccadlllv. W.. at 8, Chatham 30 Haverfordwest 464 Derb y ...... 1085 Guildhall T v -rn , Rochdal e 298 Newbury ... ID , Joppa , Camden Mark Lodge, Earl Russell , Pancras-road , King 's Cross, 8. 574 Herne Bay ... 2099 355, Iris , Greyhound , Richmond . Bingley 439 Worthing ... 8jr Beckenham ... 336D THURSDAY MAY M ARK LODGE . , 31. House Committee R.M. B.I. at Croy don at THURSDAY , MAY jr. 4, Prince ot Wales , Mark Masons ' Hatl . , 3 p.m. General Committee Girls ' School at Freemasons ' Hall , at < p.m. CRAPT L ODGEI . Leek 96S R .A. C HAPTERS . LODGES AND C HAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION Darlington ... m Tywardr cath... LODGES AND C HAPTERS or I NSTRUCTION . irjt Hull 37 Milkwood Tavern Milkwood-road r Kendal 139 Ashton-undcr- Blackheath , , , Herne Hill , at . Belgrave , Albion Tavern , Russell-street , Covent Garden , at 8. Heywood a66 Manchester Hotel J ersey Lyne ' Carnarvon , , Aldersgate-street , at 6.30. Burdett-Coutts , Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , at . 55° 1333 No thampton .. 360 le Hotel Snaresbrook * Morpeth 636 Hazel Grove... Cocorn , Eag , , at 8. Burgoyne , Coach and Ho ses, 348, Clnp liam-road S.W., at 1957 Halifa x ...... 448 Goldsmiths ' Arms , 7.30. No-H-icli 80} South Shields 3 Cri pp legate , , Gutter-lane , at 6,$o. Covent Garden , Criterion , Piccadilly, at 8. , 1» Frome 973 Rose and Crown High Cross Rotherham ... Eleanor , , , Tottenham , at 8. Creaton , Bush Hotel , Shepherd' s bush , W., 8. 904 Douglas 1004 The White Horse Fnars , , 94, White Horse-lane , Mile End-rd., E„ Crescent, King' s Head Hotel , Twickenham at 8.30. LODGES OP I NSTRUCTION . am. , Derb Allcroft , Midland Grand Hotel , at 8. Canterbury ... Leeds Prince of Wales Hotel ' y 31 389 Sandown , l.W. 1869 Hyde Park , , Eastbourne-terr,, Bishop s-rd ,, Duke of Edinburgh , Eastern Hotel , Commercial Road , Lime- Pl ymouth ... Uxbridge Paddington , at 8. 70 3H1 Sli.inlilyn ... 18*4 house E., at 7.30. Gravesend ... 77 Miidstnnc ... 50} Walliniiford ... 1887 Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Hi ghbury, N., at 8.jo. Elliot , Railway Hotel , Feltham. Merth yrT y dvil tio Sudbury UJJ Hazel Grove ... 1957 Marquess ot Ripon , Lord Stanley, Paragon-road , Mare-st., at 8. Harrow , Waterloo Arms , High-street , Marylcbone at 8. Batley 36 Moorgate Tavern , 4 Romford tn7 Bradford J331 Metropolitan , , IJ , Finsbur y-pavemcnt , at }.S' . High Cross , Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , at 8. Leyton Neptune Gauden Hotel Clapham, 16S5 , , S.W., at J.jo. Highgate , Falkland Arms , Falkland-road , N.W., at 8. Perseverance O.d Parr 's Hea Doctors-commons , , , EX., at 7. Horntc /, White Han Masonic Rooms, Lewisham S.E., at 8. FRIDAY , 1 Rose ot Denmark L. St S.W.R. Institute , JUNE . , , tVandsworth-rd, , 7.30 Ivy, Railway Tavern , Battersea Rise, S.W., at 8. Royal Arthur C RAPT L ODGES . Iluddcrslield ... ;jt Gosforth 1664 , Prince of Wales Hotel (opposite Wimbledon Rail J ustice , Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , at 8. way Station), at Manchester ... Ri poi ARK ODGE 7.30. Kent , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , at 8. 44 837 M L . Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel Leeds 306 Aldeliurgh ... G'.stleford ... , Putney, at 8. Leopold , Moorgate Tave-n , Moorgatc-st 'eet, E.G., at 7. 934 457 SI. James' s Union , St. lames' s Restaurant (Piccadilly entrance Barnard Castle laio ' Montefiore , St. James ' s Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. at 8. Perfect Ashlar Brid ge House Hotel , Southwark at L ODGES OP iNSTRUcrroN. St, Luke ' Victoria Tavern Gertrude-street , , 7. s, , , Chelsea , at 8. Priory, Berrymead Priory, Acton , at 8.15. St. Mark ' Masonic Hall Richmond ... 133 Kei ghley 265 Sa'tash 107 1 s, Surrey , Camberwell New-road. Royal Albert White Hart Hotel , Abchurch Lane at St. Michael' N orla -d Arms Addi.on-rd. North , , 7.30. Bristol 187 Bristol 3211 Bristol — Province s, , , Uxbridge-rd., 8. Royal Savoy, Criterion , Piccadilly, at a.30. Sincerity, Railway Tavern Southend ... loo > , Fenchuri h-strect , at 8. Rose Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell at 8. Stockwell White Hart K , , , , Abchurch-lane , .C , at 6. St. J ohn ' s Court House , H-rlcsden , N.W..at T Amherst Club , 7.30. SATURDAY , JUNK 2. yssen-Amherst , , Amherst-road , Hackney, jne St. John 's, Queen Victoria Tavtin , Exmouth-st., Stepney, at 8. and Mon., at 8. 4th Sir Hugh My ddelton , Star and Garter , tJppcr-st., Islington , at 8. C RAFT L ODGES . Plymouth ... 1550 Gravesend ... 2205 United Milita ry, Earl of Chatham , Thomas-st., Woolwich , 7.3c Southern Star , Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-street Kennington 8 Walmer . ... 1096 Feltham 1567 Leigh 3443 Upper Norwood White Hart Hot., Church-rd., , , . , Upper Norwood ,?. The Great City, M. H., Masons ' -avenue , E.C ., at 6.30. Rivcrhcad ... 1333 Croy don yrj East Molesev... 3473 Upton , Three Nuns Hotel Ald , gate , E., at 8. Tredegar , Ih; th.shire Cheese , Crutch;! l-' /iar ' E.C at Manchester ... 145S Wilmington ... 31 , 8 waltliamstow T he , , 7,30. , Chequer *, High-street , walthamstow , at 8 Union Waterloo Ean of Chatham , Thomas-street Woolwich Wellington White Swan Hotel , , , Lonoi or I NITRUCTION . , , High-street , Deptford , at R . Victoria Park George Tavern , Broadway, Stratford at Zetland York and Albany, ' , , 7.30. Rirkrnh ^ad ... , Park-street , Regent s Park , at 8. Chaucer Chapter George Hotel High-street Boroug h 49** Doric Ctiapttr Duke ' B Head , , , , S.E., at S. , , 79, Whitechapel-road , at 6. Clapton Chapter Three Sisters Hotel Hackney Downs at 8. Hope Ckaf tir , , , , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich, at 8. Industry Chapter Prince Regent Dulwich-road Heme Hill at 8 Lewis Chapter ' , . , , . , King s Arms Hotel , Wood Giren , N„ at 8. North London Chapter, Cock Tavern , Highbury, at 8. north London Chaptir , Grosvenor Hotel. Canonbu ry, at 7.10. WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICA L FRIDAY , JUNE 1. TUKSDAV PROGRAMME. . MAV ii). C RAPT Lonn>s. (No Meetings;. ' 706, Florence Nightl nga c, Royal Mortar Hotel , Woolwich, COy-JS.Vr G.UlOE.V TifB.Vl'ltK. -GriAXD Oi'Eiu. LODGES AND C HAPTER ! or I NSIRIICTI ON . U75, Star , Shi p lintel , Greenwich. Marquess of Ki pon , Cock Tavern, Brix ton , Prince Regent , Dulwich -toad , Heme Hill, S.E. at 14^9, ADELPHI THEATRE. " .Iii HE WO UI IUN S tap per , Citv Arms , St. Mary Axe, at 6. LODGES AND C HAPTERS OP I NSTRUCTION . At , T T O ' . . Claren ce and Avondale , Masonic llall , Leytonston e E. a 8 Albion , Swa n ' s Nest, Great Swan-alley, B.C., at 7. GAIETY THEATRE. constitu tional , Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , at ]. All Saints , Town Hall , Poplar , at 7.30. At 8.:t0 , Doff Jciir. Lhai icer , Th* Old White Hart. Hiirh-stree t, Borough , at 8. Beacontree , Green Man , Leytonstone , at 8. TRAFALGAR TIIE ITItE. War ence , Midland Grand Hotel , St. Pancras Station , at Clapton Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , E.G., at 7.50. , 7. At 8.15, G O -BANT.. lerr mthian, George Hotel , Cnhit t Town , Poplar, at «¦ Crusaders , ISorthampton Arms , Goswell-road , at 8.30. Ualnn usie, Lord t-t il y. Pa air n- MI " . M.-ire-st«et. H rkr,v. Ettrl of Carnarvon , Kensington-park Hotel , Lancaster-road , PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. A G AIETY : G IRL . at 8. Notllng-hiU , at 8. At 8.30, jj omatl c, Surrey Masonic Hall . Camberwell New-road , at 7.30 Earl of Zetland . Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hackney, at 7. LYRIC ) THEATRE. "' ike of Corn wall , Queen ' s Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside , at Emulation , Freemasons ' Hall , at 6. At 8.15, 1.1'iTr.E Cnitisroi'uiue CocUMueis. g«l ot Uthom . loiner ' n Arms , Denmark Hill , S.E. , at 8. Euphrates , Green Man , Mansell-street , Whitechapel , E., at 8. Jevptian , Salutation , Newgate-street, al 7 Gavel Club , Freemasons ' Tavern , at 8. GRAND TUBA mB JH' A O - ' itJle matic , St. James ' s Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. Henley, Three Crowns , North Woolwich , at 8. At T. , A S T N I L UI :. titielil , Rose and Crown , Church-street , Edmonton , at 8. Kennington , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , S.E., at 8. SURREY THEATRE. S'fflmor , Commercial Dock Tavern , Plough-rd ., Rotherhithe , 8. Lewis , Fishmongers ' Arms , High-street , Wood Green , at 7.30. At 7.311, M.l.v TO .MAX . '"in , Victori a Mansions Rjstaurant . Victoria-street, S.W..at 8- Loyalty, Private Roomt , »o6, Mate-stittt , Hackney, at 8. BRITANNIA THEATRE . rub ury , J The Bel! Hotel . Old Bailey, at 7. Metropolitan (Victori a), Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street, at 7, At 7 , tr .vci.i: T OM ' S CHUN . Nightin gale, M.H., William-str eet ' Criterion Piccadill at 8. .I™ ¦ , Woolwich , and and Queen s Westminster , , y, W., EMPIRE. j, «in lupH ., at * .t« Ranelagh , Six Bells, Queen-s treet , Hammersmith , W., at 8. Nendon At 7.45, GRAND VAUIKTT EstEiivAittiiEMr. , ltai way Hole!, West Ham pstead , N.W., at 8. Royal Standard , Castle Tavern , 81, Hollowav-road , at-8. .'" tigt on , coe* tavern , ritgnoury, at J .JO, Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , at 8. ALHASIDRA. jj*P» , Boundary Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E.C, at 7.30. St. Amb-ose, St. Jirms 's Restaurant , Piccadill y, at 8. At 7.30, G BAKD VAEIETV E NTERTAINMEHT . sear«dale Arms EdwardM-pqu are ' , Jamaica-road S.E., at X. illlount. "?"f • . . Kenbin gton , 8. St. James s, Gregorian Arms , LONDON PAVIMON. dgucumbe , Havelock Arms , Naylor-road , Asylum-road. Savage Club , Savage Club , Adel yhi-teirace , at 6. leckham at 8, At 7.30, Air OWSUEP ASSKD VAiuerr KurEuTAiiru Kiri. N , Selwyn, Montpelier Taver n , Choutnert-road , Peckham , at 8. O Star and Garter , Powis-street , Woolwich , at 8. Stability, Masons ' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , at 6. TIVOLI. r °8s, Chester Arms »:" ^, , Albany-street , N.W., at 8, Temperance , Railway Tavern , New Cross-road , at 8. At 7.30, GRAND VAEIETI ENTK icrAiNiiE HT. n bur y Park HornB ey Wood Tav., The Town Hall , Westminster , till rfi»grim l « Finsbury Park ,at 8. The Abbey, 7.30 9.30. OXFORD. iGtrman language), Guildhall Tavern United Pilgrims , Surrey M.H., Camberwell New-road , at 7.30, lA ue , Gresham-street At 7.30, G R AND VAU IKTY EifTKBruNirEsr . PrI ' m an ^ > T »., at 6.30. Wood grange , Princess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate , E„ at 3, f'ej erick William , Eagle Tavern Chapter , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street and CANTERBURY. Va| , Clifton- oad , Maida Eastern Star , and 4th Fri., at 7. IA 7.40, Gams YABIXTX EiiTBiimnaitHr. d ?tation Hotel Richmond Chapter Prince of Wales Hotel W M ' . , at 8.30. Hornsey , , Eastbourne-terrace , PARAGON. aval c"Hege , Greenwich Hospital Schools Bishop' s-road , Paddington , W„ at 8. Roh„, ,, , at 8. At 7.30, GUARD VAKIETI EKT BuTAimtsKT. South J !i™* ' Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street W. Lily of Richmond Chapter , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , at 8. k uiniM U c." Ueau '°rt H ou ". Walham Green , S.W., at 7.30. Mount Sion Chapter , Royal Edward Hotel , Triangle , Hackney, THK ROYAL , HOLBORN. Si t,ar* " et Wolseley, Rotherhith e and and 4U1 Fr i., at 7.30. A BRILLIANT C OMPAN ? oir S CAB ARTISTES St. inc , f J, New-road , at 8. At 7.30, S, ; rite ' s, New Cr. s« Hall. 8 Pythagorea n Chapter , Dover Castle , Broadway, Deptford , at 8, ' w Masonic METRO POLITAN. St 1 ,„ ' H^II , Weston-Su prr-Mare , at 8. fat 8. Star Chapt er, Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-st „ Camberwell , 8, S Bedford Hote l At 7.30, G RAND VAEIETV ENTEtiTArNMBrrr. SnaS 'L ' , V ctor.a I' ark-rd., South HacEncv , Strawbe rry Hill Chatter , Grey hound Hotel . Richmond , S.Wi *°r Ul St- Ma/k s S>"=hooI-room , Battersea Rise, S.W., MIDDLESEX. Nbo,„ L. ,\ Dra c SATURDAY . JUNE 1. C 'rn den %b '"" JS i?°n. Stepney , at 8. At 7.30, G HAND VARIETY ENiEut -AiniiitNT. r T ,e Moonj ate, Moorgate-stree t C RAPT LODGE . N ofV *" ' " ' ' , at 8, ROYAL AQUARIUM, a'^rvon Cha f. L b">ke Hall Notting Hill «J ; J , Pose, Surrey Ma sonic Hall. Hoooh , ,' J.' 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