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Mark Masonry.
it was but right that the members should have an opportunity of marking their sense of the zeal and ability which bad been displayed by the first Master of the Leopold Lodge . On Monday several brethren were advanced , and the Leopold Lodge is now in a flourishing condition . The thanks of the lodge were voted to Bros . Pulley , P . M ., and Dormer for their services to the lodge during the past year .
After the business of the lodge had concluded the brethren adjourned to the Ship Hotel , where a banquet was excellently supplied by Bro . Bailey . About fifty sat down . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . Stephens , and amongst those present were Bros , the Rev . G . R . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . ; R . Eve , P . M ., G . J . O . ; J ' . W . Lamb , P . M . ( Wyndham Lodge ); Binckes , G . Sec ; and Farr , P . G . S . W .
( Bengal ) . In the course of the evening some brief speeches were made , and they had reference exclusively to the question of Mark Masonry . In responding to the toast ol " The M . W . G . M . M . M . ( Lord Skelmersdale ) and the Past G . M . M . Masons , " Bro . Portal referred to the very rapid advance which Mark Masonry was making . In almost all parts of the civilised world lodges were being formed .
He also alluded to the gradual but steady manner in which Mark Masonry was gaining the official sanction of the great Masonic authorities . In reference to " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . Portal made some very practical remarks as to tbe benefits which resulted from those officers visiting different lodges , and observing the manner in which the work was done , and when they saw any
deviation from the established rule , pointing it out in the most friendly spirit to the Worshipful Master . Great regret was expressed that the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Jersey , was unable to attend . He had expressed his intention of being present , but at the last moment he was prevented from doing so . Bro . Binckes proposed " The Mark Benevolent Fund " in an eloquent speech ,
and urged upon the brethren the duty of sending a Steward to the next festival of the fund . In response to the appeal , Bro . Pulley said that he would undertake to represent thc lodge as a Steward . The musical arrangements in lodge and at the banquet were admirably carried out by Bros . Cozens , P . G . O ., and W . Hickie , Organist ( Leopold Lodge ) , and contributed largely to thc success of the day ' s proceedings .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
BURNLEY . —Plains of Mamre Preceptory ( No . 8 ) . —This preceptory held a meeting at the Bull Hotel on the 22 nd inst ., when there were present the V . E . Provincial Grand Commander ( Lancashire ) , Sir Knight C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds ; Sir Knights J . S . Veevers , P . E . C . ; Henry Knowles , P . E . C . ; John Rawcliffe , P . E . C . ; Tom Bradshaw , P . E . C ; R . W . Waterson , 2 nd Capt ., E . C .
elect ; E . Diggle , Expert ; John Bollard , Capt . of Guards ; B . Whitakcr , Reg . ; Wm . Marsden , John Harrison , James Sutcliffe , and George Bell . The preceptory was opened by Sir Knight J . S . Veevers , and the minutes of last preceptory having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . Wm . Mossop , P . Z . of thc Chapter of Nativitv , 126 , and the vote being unanimous he was
declared duly elected . The ceremony of installing Sir Knight R . W . Waterson as M . E . C . was performed by the V . E . Provincial Grand Commander . The officers appointed were Sir Knights Tom Bradshaw , P . E . C ; H . H . Robinson , Prelate ; E . Diggle , 1 st Capt . ; John Bollard , 2 nd Capt . ; J . S . Veevers , P . E . C , Treas . ; B . Whitaker , Reg . ; James Sutcliffe , Expert ; John Harrison , Capt . of Guards ;
John Rawcliffe , P . E . C , Almoner ; Hargreaves Bell , 1 st Aide-de-Camp ; Robert Hartley , 2 nd Aide-de-Camp ; W . Marsden , 1 st Herald ; Thos . Nowell , 2 nd Herald ; and George Bell , Equerry . The preceptory was then closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned to an excellent and well served banquet . The proceedings terminated at an early hour with the Equerry's toast .
SOUTHPORT . —De Lacy Preceptory ( No . 95 ) . — The above preceptory , stationed in the Province of Lancaster ( formerly stationed at Burnley ) , under the command of Sir Knight J . H . T . Cottier , held its usual encampment on the 29 th December last . There was a good muster of swords . The roll being called over , those answering to their names included Sir Knights J . II . T .
Cottier , E . C . ; C . S . Hope , Prelate ; J . Sutton , Constable ; W . H . Johnson , Registrar ; G . B . Baker , Sub-Marshal ; J . Barratt , Almoner and 1 st Standard Bearer ; R . Heap , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; I \ S . Covy , Captain of Guard ; J . H . Welsby , 1 st Herald ; J . C . Ltidenstricker , 2 nd Herald ; L . R . Rowbottom , P . E . C , Prov . G . Mar . ; and W . R . Robinson , P . E . C . of Faith , Wigan . Thc interest
evinced in the Order of thc Temple in Southport is evidenced by the fact that the encampment was but inaugurated on the 18 th May , 1878 , and now numbers upwards of thirty devoted knights . The ballot having been taken successfully for the following companions , Rev . C . H . Knowlys , P . M , Hunter , J . C Morrell , and J . Hatch , they were duly installed Sir Knights of the Illustrious
OrJer by the Eminent Commander in a most impressive and exemplary manner . Sir Knight W . Ascroft Byrom , of Faith , Wigan , was also elected a joining member . Afterwaids thc Sir Knights adjourned to the Victoria Hotel to partake of a sumptuous feast , prepared by Sir Knight J . C . Lcidenstricker ( the manager ) with his usual taste and ability . The customary toasts were duly honoured .
Sir Knights L . R . Rowbottom , J . Ascroft Byrom , and W . R . Robinson , P . E . C , each testified to their appreciation of the value and privileges of the Order of Knights 'lemplar , and expressed a hope that they would , as soon as they had the full complement of Sir Knights , form a " K . M . " Pieeptory connected with the De Lacy . The newly-installed Sir Knights also expressed their thanks for admission - »* "i » -....... i ' ¦ ¦ -. ¦ -
Knights Templar.
soldiers of the cross . The Equerry having given the final toast , "To Poor and Distressed Knights Templar , " the meeting separated in peace and harmony , after having spent a most profitable and enjoyable evening .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
LEEDS . —Leodiensis Chapter Rose Croix ( No . 77 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street . The chapter was opened in due form by 111 . Bro . Ed . Heffernau , M . W . S ., assisted by the following officers : 111 . Bros . John Barker , 30 , Prelate ; J . B . Hargreaves , as 1 st General ; W . Paley , 2 nd
General ; R . Wilson , Grand Marshal ; and C . Eastwood , as Captain of Guard . There were also present the following visitors : 111 . Bros . J . Monks , P . M . W . S . ; W . Brant , M . W . S . of the Royal Kent Chapter , Newcastle-on-Tyne ; and several brethren of the Leodiensis Chapter . After the chapter was opened 111 . Bro . C . J . Bannister , 33 ° , Inspector General of the Northern Counties , also 111 . Bro .
H . E . Voight . 30 ° , M . W . S . of the Talbot Chapter , Sheffield , were duly admitted into the chapter . The ballot taken for three candidates , which was unanimous , when Bro . E . S . Clark , P . M . 910 , Pontefract , being in attendance , was duly perfected . The W . M . S . then vacated the chair in favour of 111 . Bro . C . J . Bannister , 33 , who proceeded to instal the W . M . S . elect , Bro . John Barker , ? o ° ,
P . M ., P . Z ., Src , into the Master ' s chair , who on being duly installed appointed the following brethren as officers : 111 . Bros . Ed . Heffernau , I . P . M . W . S . ; W . Patey , Prelate ; R . P . Tomlinson , 1 st General ; J . Scott , 2 nd General ; R . Wilson , Treasurer and Recorder ; W . Beck , Grand Marshal ; J . D . Kay , Raphael ; J . Holmes , Herald ; T .
Collinson , Almoner ; C . Eastwood , Dir . of Cer . ; J . Stockdale , Chamberlain ; J . Walmsley , Captain of Guard ; and Oates , Equerry . After the completion of this ceremony the chapter was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , presided over by the newly-installed M . W . S ., when the usual patriotic and Masonic toasts were given .
Royal And Select Masters.
Royal and Select Masters .
GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — A very influential meeting of the above council of this flourishing Degree was held on thc 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , R . I . D . M . ; Davison , R . P . G . Treas . ; H . G . Levander , R . P . G . L . ; D . M . Dewar , R . P . G . A . R . ; J . Stevens , S . ; T . Poore , acting I . P . C . of W . ;
Cooper Smith , acting C of G . ; Lieut .-Col . Burdett , Dibdin , Moses , T . Cubitt , Meggy , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bros . George Cooper , Bon Accord Mark Lodge ; E . Passawer , Trinity College Mark Lodge ; George Graveley , Beaconsfield Mark Lodge ; and Thos . J . Pulley were duly admitted , received , and advanced to thc Degree of M . E . M .,
and to the Cryptic Degrees of R . S . and S . E . Masters . It was arranged that the annual festival in connection with thc Order should be held on the second Thursday in May next , and , in answer to a communication from the M . P . G . M . upon thc matter , it was unanimously agreed that the 20 th inst . would also suit thc convenience of the members to attend a Grand Council for the appointment and
investiture of Grand Officers for the year ensuing . Several propositions having been handed in , the convocation was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet at thc Albany Hotel , Theobald ' s-road . Upon the removal of tbe cloth "Tbe Queen and the Cryptic Rite " was duly proposed , and loyally responded to . "Thc M . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers" followed , and was acknowledged by Comps . Levander and
Davison . " Thc Health of the R . I . D . M . " was given in very flattering terms by Comp . Davison , and acknowledged by Comp . Walls . "Thc Advancces" came next in order , and was responded to by Comps . Cooper , Graveley , and Passawer . Thc toast of " The Officers" was received with excellent " fire , " and drew from Comps . Davison , Dewar , Levander , and Poore very good replies in acknowledgment . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .
Amusements.
Amusements .
ST . GEORGE'S HALL . —A highly successful performance of the Connaught Dramatic Club , in aid of the Warehousemen and Clerks' Schools , was held on the 22 nd ult ., at thc above hall . This club by its exertions has been enabled out of the proceeds of its seven annual performances to enhance the cause of charity to the extent of upwards of £ 570 . The institutions benefited have been
the London Geneial Porters' Association , Warhousemen ami Clerks'Schools , London Orphan \ sylum , Commercial Travellers' Schools , Royal Hospitalfor Incurables , and the Asylum for Idiots , Earlswood . The hall was well filled by a large and influtntial audience . The curtain rose at seven upon thc comic drama , in one act , entitled Little Daisy . The action of the piece is supposed to take place
in the New Forest during thc Protectorate , and turns upon the escape of King Charles ' s daughter from thc pursuit of the Roundheads , in which the young princess is successful , thanks to the adoption of a ruse by the heroine " Little Daisy . " It was on the whole fairly acted . Miss Alice Browne won golden opinions by her impersonation of the
title role . The character of " Diggory Dawdlcgrass , " a rustic clown of thc old-fashioned stage type , was humourously sustained by Mr . VV . Binfield , but the part was a little overacted . Mrs . Mewbery , as " Janet , " the woodcutter ' s wire , did all that was possible with so insignificant a nart . and . the mher m \ nr , r / -h «— .,. ?—¦ - ~—
Amusements.
C . C . Dunn , and T . Marks . There were several details that might have been corrected with advantage , notably where the heroine had to allude to "the emp-eared knaves " of the Protector—the perruquier , for some unaccountable ! reason , had furnished the soldiers -with flowing locks that would have created feelings of envy in the minds of the vainest of cavaliers ; and the marching (?) of the Ironsides
might have been improved . The popular comedy , in three acts , by Mr . H . J . Byron , Weak Woman , was the " piece de resistance , " and , taken as a whole , it was enacted in a manner far above the average of amateur performances . Several of the impersonations would' have done credit to the professional stage . The plot of tbe comedy is so well known that it would be superfluous to
give a synopsis of it . In the character of " Helen Gaythorn " Miss Alice Browne sustained the part with a vivacity and ease that was charming , her passages of , arms with Dr . Fleming and Captain Ginger being . exceedingly good , and her entire delineation of the character was worthy of the highest praise . Miss Ada Mellon carefully played the part of " Lilian Gaythorne , "
and Mrs . Newbury , as the amorous widow "Mrs . Gunn , ;' created much amusement by her capital rendering of the character . Her principal scene with " Captain Ginger" in the last act fairly convulsed the audience . The role of "Captain Ginger , " which the celebrated comedian , Bro . Terry , sustained so successfully some years since , was humorously performed by Mr . Binfield , but his conception
of the part was not in accordance with the idea of the author as set forth in the text—he was too gentlemanly in his bearing , and his " make-up " was too juvenile and prepossessing . Mr . Marvin as " Septimus Tootal , " the mulliim . in parro provincial exquisite , both looked and enacted the character almost to perfection . Mr . Dunn was the " Arthur Medwyn , " and played the part with care .
Mr . T . W . Ockenden was cast for the role of the cool , self-possessed , and somewhat cynical Frederick Fanshawe , and sustained it well , but his interpretation would have been improved had it been a little more vivacious . His best scene was the interview with " Helen Gaythorne " in the second act , but his whole performance was very painstaking . The character of "Dr . Fleming" was
allotted to Mr . G . R . Smith , and , although there is not much scope for acting in the part , yet that gentleman made the most of it . His general " get up" was capital , and he gave due expression to the lines set down for him . The man servant " Edwards" gave Mr . F . W . Farrar an opportunity of exhibiting some genuine humour During the evening the band of the Honourable Artillery Company discoursed some most excellent music , their
selections being culled from the works of Auber , Strauss , Bizet , and Waldteufel . At the conclusion of the entertainment the honorary secretary , Mr . Ockenden , stated that the proceeds tobehanded to the Charity would , he believed , amount to upwards of £ 70 . This announcement was received with loud and prolonged applause . Great praise was due to the Committee of Management for the manner in which they provided for the comfort of the audience , and carried out the whole proceedings .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
Bro . Henry Stiles , S . W . 1733 , who has accepted the post of Organist of St . Simons Church , Uxbridge-road , will conduct the musical portion of the ceremony at the consecration by the Lord Bishop of London , on Saturday , the 28 th inst . At the recent meeting of the Royal Naval Lodge , No . 59 , Bro . Charles Harrison was duly installed
W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation meeting of the Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , will be held on Thursday next , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hal ) , Great Queen-street . Bro . Henry J . Johnson , S . W ., is the W . M . elect . The funeral of Bro . VV . H . Lindus , P . M . and Secretary Stanhope Lodge , No . 12 G 9 , whose death occurred
after a few days' illness on Saturday last , will take place this ( Friday ) afternoon at 2 . 30 o ' clock at Nunhead Cemetery . Brethren wishing to join the procession should be at the gates at 2 . t $ . A musical entertainment in aid of the Leeds Masonic Educational Institution and Benevolent Fund will be given in tbe Albert Hall , Leeds , on Tuesday next , the roth inst .
The Brixton Lodge of Mark Master Masons will meet at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday next , thc 14 th inst . Bro . C . Gurden , the Treasurer , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester , was presented with a handsome jewel by the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . Joseph Henry Smith , B . A ., P . P . G . C , on behalf of the brethren at the regular meeting of the lodge , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst .
Loid de Tabley , P . G . M . Cheshire , and Lady de Tabley left Tabley House last week for Marseilles on their way to Algiers , where they intend to remain three months . At the recent Masonic celebration of the festival of St . John , a handsome present was made to Bro . J . S . Sncath , Treasurer of Fidclis Lodge No . 1809 , by the brethren . It consisted of a Library Inkstand of polished
walnut wood , on which is a bronze pedestal between the ink glasses , containing a barometer , and surmounted by a classic bust . An inscription on silver plate to the following effect is attached : — " Presented by the Charter and other members to Bro . J . Sneath , Treasurer of Fidelis Lodge , 1809 , as a token of respect and esteem for valued services to the above lodge , 30 th December , 1879 . " The presentation was made by Bro . J . T . Snell , J . W ., in the i ^ s ^ b ^ HdiiHriAiifetfiHi
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Mark Masonry.
it was but right that the members should have an opportunity of marking their sense of the zeal and ability which bad been displayed by the first Master of the Leopold Lodge . On Monday several brethren were advanced , and the Leopold Lodge is now in a flourishing condition . The thanks of the lodge were voted to Bros . Pulley , P . M ., and Dormer for their services to the lodge during the past year .
After the business of the lodge had concluded the brethren adjourned to the Ship Hotel , where a banquet was excellently supplied by Bro . Bailey . About fifty sat down . The chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . Stephens , and amongst those present were Bros , the Rev . G . R . Portal , P . G . M . M . M . ; R . Eve , P . M ., G . J . O . ; J ' . W . Lamb , P . M . ( Wyndham Lodge ); Binckes , G . Sec ; and Farr , P . G . S . W .
( Bengal ) . In the course of the evening some brief speeches were made , and they had reference exclusively to the question of Mark Masonry . In responding to the toast ol " The M . W . G . M . M . M . ( Lord Skelmersdale ) and the Past G . M . M . Masons , " Bro . Portal referred to the very rapid advance which Mark Masonry was making . In almost all parts of the civilised world lodges were being formed .
He also alluded to the gradual but steady manner in which Mark Masonry was gaining the official sanction of the great Masonic authorities . In reference to " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . Portal made some very practical remarks as to tbe benefits which resulted from those officers visiting different lodges , and observing the manner in which the work was done , and when they saw any
deviation from the established rule , pointing it out in the most friendly spirit to the Worshipful Master . Great regret was expressed that the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Jersey , was unable to attend . He had expressed his intention of being present , but at the last moment he was prevented from doing so . Bro . Binckes proposed " The Mark Benevolent Fund " in an eloquent speech ,
and urged upon the brethren the duty of sending a Steward to the next festival of the fund . In response to the appeal , Bro . Pulley said that he would undertake to represent thc lodge as a Steward . The musical arrangements in lodge and at the banquet were admirably carried out by Bros . Cozens , P . G . O ., and W . Hickie , Organist ( Leopold Lodge ) , and contributed largely to thc success of the day ' s proceedings .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
BURNLEY . —Plains of Mamre Preceptory ( No . 8 ) . —This preceptory held a meeting at the Bull Hotel on the 22 nd inst ., when there were present the V . E . Provincial Grand Commander ( Lancashire ) , Sir Knight C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds ; Sir Knights J . S . Veevers , P . E . C . ; Henry Knowles , P . E . C . ; John Rawcliffe , P . E . C . ; Tom Bradshaw , P . E . C ; R . W . Waterson , 2 nd Capt ., E . C .
elect ; E . Diggle , Expert ; John Bollard , Capt . of Guards ; B . Whitakcr , Reg . ; Wm . Marsden , John Harrison , James Sutcliffe , and George Bell . The preceptory was opened by Sir Knight J . S . Veevers , and the minutes of last preceptory having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . Wm . Mossop , P . Z . of thc Chapter of Nativitv , 126 , and the vote being unanimous he was
declared duly elected . The ceremony of installing Sir Knight R . W . Waterson as M . E . C . was performed by the V . E . Provincial Grand Commander . The officers appointed were Sir Knights Tom Bradshaw , P . E . C ; H . H . Robinson , Prelate ; E . Diggle , 1 st Capt . ; John Bollard , 2 nd Capt . ; J . S . Veevers , P . E . C , Treas . ; B . Whitaker , Reg . ; James Sutcliffe , Expert ; John Harrison , Capt . of Guards ;
John Rawcliffe , P . E . C , Almoner ; Hargreaves Bell , 1 st Aide-de-Camp ; Robert Hartley , 2 nd Aide-de-Camp ; W . Marsden , 1 st Herald ; Thos . Nowell , 2 nd Herald ; and George Bell , Equerry . The preceptory was then closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned to an excellent and well served banquet . The proceedings terminated at an early hour with the Equerry's toast .
SOUTHPORT . —De Lacy Preceptory ( No . 95 ) . — The above preceptory , stationed in the Province of Lancaster ( formerly stationed at Burnley ) , under the command of Sir Knight J . H . T . Cottier , held its usual encampment on the 29 th December last . There was a good muster of swords . The roll being called over , those answering to their names included Sir Knights J . II . T .
Cottier , E . C . ; C . S . Hope , Prelate ; J . Sutton , Constable ; W . H . Johnson , Registrar ; G . B . Baker , Sub-Marshal ; J . Barratt , Almoner and 1 st Standard Bearer ; R . Heap , 2 nd Standard Bearer ; I \ S . Covy , Captain of Guard ; J . H . Welsby , 1 st Herald ; J . C . Ltidenstricker , 2 nd Herald ; L . R . Rowbottom , P . E . C , Prov . G . Mar . ; and W . R . Robinson , P . E . C . of Faith , Wigan . Thc interest
evinced in the Order of thc Temple in Southport is evidenced by the fact that the encampment was but inaugurated on the 18 th May , 1878 , and now numbers upwards of thirty devoted knights . The ballot having been taken successfully for the following companions , Rev . C . H . Knowlys , P . M , Hunter , J . C Morrell , and J . Hatch , they were duly installed Sir Knights of the Illustrious
OrJer by the Eminent Commander in a most impressive and exemplary manner . Sir Knight W . Ascroft Byrom , of Faith , Wigan , was also elected a joining member . Afterwaids thc Sir Knights adjourned to the Victoria Hotel to partake of a sumptuous feast , prepared by Sir Knight J . C . Lcidenstricker ( the manager ) with his usual taste and ability . The customary toasts were duly honoured .
Sir Knights L . R . Rowbottom , J . Ascroft Byrom , and W . R . Robinson , P . E . C , each testified to their appreciation of the value and privileges of the Order of Knights 'lemplar , and expressed a hope that they would , as soon as they had the full complement of Sir Knights , form a " K . M . " Pieeptory connected with the De Lacy . The newly-installed Sir Knights also expressed their thanks for admission - »* "i » -....... i ' ¦ ¦ -. ¦ -
Knights Templar.
soldiers of the cross . The Equerry having given the final toast , "To Poor and Distressed Knights Templar , " the meeting separated in peace and harmony , after having spent a most profitable and enjoyable evening .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
LEEDS . —Leodiensis Chapter Rose Croix ( No . 77 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street . The chapter was opened in due form by 111 . Bro . Ed . Heffernau , M . W . S ., assisted by the following officers : 111 . Bros . John Barker , 30 , Prelate ; J . B . Hargreaves , as 1 st General ; W . Paley , 2 nd
General ; R . Wilson , Grand Marshal ; and C . Eastwood , as Captain of Guard . There were also present the following visitors : 111 . Bros . J . Monks , P . M . W . S . ; W . Brant , M . W . S . of the Royal Kent Chapter , Newcastle-on-Tyne ; and several brethren of the Leodiensis Chapter . After the chapter was opened 111 . Bro . C . J . Bannister , 33 ° , Inspector General of the Northern Counties , also 111 . Bro .
H . E . Voight . 30 ° , M . W . S . of the Talbot Chapter , Sheffield , were duly admitted into the chapter . The ballot taken for three candidates , which was unanimous , when Bro . E . S . Clark , P . M . 910 , Pontefract , being in attendance , was duly perfected . The W . M . S . then vacated the chair in favour of 111 . Bro . C . J . Bannister , 33 , who proceeded to instal the W . M . S . elect , Bro . John Barker , ? o ° ,
P . M ., P . Z ., Src , into the Master ' s chair , who on being duly installed appointed the following brethren as officers : 111 . Bros . Ed . Heffernau , I . P . M . W . S . ; W . Patey , Prelate ; R . P . Tomlinson , 1 st General ; J . Scott , 2 nd General ; R . Wilson , Treasurer and Recorder ; W . Beck , Grand Marshal ; J . D . Kay , Raphael ; J . Holmes , Herald ; T .
Collinson , Almoner ; C . Eastwood , Dir . of Cer . ; J . Stockdale , Chamberlain ; J . Walmsley , Captain of Guard ; and Oates , Equerry . After the completion of this ceremony the chapter was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , presided over by the newly-installed M . W . S ., when the usual patriotic and Masonic toasts were given .
Royal And Select Masters.
Royal and Select Masters .
GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — A very influential meeting of the above council of this flourishing Degree was held on thc 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , R . I . D . M . ; Davison , R . P . G . Treas . ; H . G . Levander , R . P . G . L . ; D . M . Dewar , R . P . G . A . R . ; J . Stevens , S . ; T . Poore , acting I . P . C . of W . ;
Cooper Smith , acting C of G . ; Lieut .-Col . Burdett , Dibdin , Moses , T . Cubitt , Meggy , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bros . George Cooper , Bon Accord Mark Lodge ; E . Passawer , Trinity College Mark Lodge ; George Graveley , Beaconsfield Mark Lodge ; and Thos . J . Pulley were duly admitted , received , and advanced to thc Degree of M . E . M .,
and to the Cryptic Degrees of R . S . and S . E . Masters . It was arranged that the annual festival in connection with thc Order should be held on the second Thursday in May next , and , in answer to a communication from the M . P . G . M . upon thc matter , it was unanimously agreed that the 20 th inst . would also suit thc convenience of the members to attend a Grand Council for the appointment and
investiture of Grand Officers for the year ensuing . Several propositions having been handed in , the convocation was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet at thc Albany Hotel , Theobald ' s-road . Upon the removal of tbe cloth "Tbe Queen and the Cryptic Rite " was duly proposed , and loyally responded to . "Thc M . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers" followed , and was acknowledged by Comps . Levander and
Davison . " Thc Health of the R . I . D . M . " was given in very flattering terms by Comp . Davison , and acknowledged by Comp . Walls . "Thc Advancces" came next in order , and was responded to by Comps . Cooper , Graveley , and Passawer . Thc toast of " The Officers" was received with excellent " fire , " and drew from Comps . Davison , Dewar , Levander , and Poore very good replies in acknowledgment . The proceedings shortly afterwards terminated .
Amusements.
Amusements .
ST . GEORGE'S HALL . —A highly successful performance of the Connaught Dramatic Club , in aid of the Warehousemen and Clerks' Schools , was held on the 22 nd ult ., at thc above hall . This club by its exertions has been enabled out of the proceeds of its seven annual performances to enhance the cause of charity to the extent of upwards of £ 570 . The institutions benefited have been
the London Geneial Porters' Association , Warhousemen ami Clerks'Schools , London Orphan \ sylum , Commercial Travellers' Schools , Royal Hospitalfor Incurables , and the Asylum for Idiots , Earlswood . The hall was well filled by a large and influtntial audience . The curtain rose at seven upon thc comic drama , in one act , entitled Little Daisy . The action of the piece is supposed to take place
in the New Forest during thc Protectorate , and turns upon the escape of King Charles ' s daughter from thc pursuit of the Roundheads , in which the young princess is successful , thanks to the adoption of a ruse by the heroine " Little Daisy . " It was on the whole fairly acted . Miss Alice Browne won golden opinions by her impersonation of the
title role . The character of " Diggory Dawdlcgrass , " a rustic clown of thc old-fashioned stage type , was humourously sustained by Mr . VV . Binfield , but the part was a little overacted . Mrs . Mewbery , as " Janet , " the woodcutter ' s wire , did all that was possible with so insignificant a nart . and . the mher m \ nr , r / -h «— .,. ?—¦ - ~—
Amusements.
C . C . Dunn , and T . Marks . There were several details that might have been corrected with advantage , notably where the heroine had to allude to "the emp-eared knaves " of the Protector—the perruquier , for some unaccountable ! reason , had furnished the soldiers -with flowing locks that would have created feelings of envy in the minds of the vainest of cavaliers ; and the marching (?) of the Ironsides
might have been improved . The popular comedy , in three acts , by Mr . H . J . Byron , Weak Woman , was the " piece de resistance , " and , taken as a whole , it was enacted in a manner far above the average of amateur performances . Several of the impersonations would' have done credit to the professional stage . The plot of tbe comedy is so well known that it would be superfluous to
give a synopsis of it . In the character of " Helen Gaythorn " Miss Alice Browne sustained the part with a vivacity and ease that was charming , her passages of , arms with Dr . Fleming and Captain Ginger being . exceedingly good , and her entire delineation of the character was worthy of the highest praise . Miss Ada Mellon carefully played the part of " Lilian Gaythorne , "
and Mrs . Newbury , as the amorous widow "Mrs . Gunn , ;' created much amusement by her capital rendering of the character . Her principal scene with " Captain Ginger" in the last act fairly convulsed the audience . The role of "Captain Ginger , " which the celebrated comedian , Bro . Terry , sustained so successfully some years since , was humorously performed by Mr . Binfield , but his conception
of the part was not in accordance with the idea of the author as set forth in the text—he was too gentlemanly in his bearing , and his " make-up " was too juvenile and prepossessing . Mr . Marvin as " Septimus Tootal , " the mulliim . in parro provincial exquisite , both looked and enacted the character almost to perfection . Mr . Dunn was the " Arthur Medwyn , " and played the part with care .
Mr . T . W . Ockenden was cast for the role of the cool , self-possessed , and somewhat cynical Frederick Fanshawe , and sustained it well , but his interpretation would have been improved had it been a little more vivacious . His best scene was the interview with " Helen Gaythorne " in the second act , but his whole performance was very painstaking . The character of "Dr . Fleming" was
allotted to Mr . G . R . Smith , and , although there is not much scope for acting in the part , yet that gentleman made the most of it . His general " get up" was capital , and he gave due expression to the lines set down for him . The man servant " Edwards" gave Mr . F . W . Farrar an opportunity of exhibiting some genuine humour During the evening the band of the Honourable Artillery Company discoursed some most excellent music , their
selections being culled from the works of Auber , Strauss , Bizet , and Waldteufel . At the conclusion of the entertainment the honorary secretary , Mr . Ockenden , stated that the proceeds tobehanded to the Charity would , he believed , amount to upwards of £ 70 . This announcement was received with loud and prolonged applause . Great praise was due to the Committee of Management for the manner in which they provided for the comfort of the audience , and carried out the whole proceedings .
Masonic And General Tidings.
Masonic and General Tidings .
Bro . Henry Stiles , S . W . 1733 , who has accepted the post of Organist of St . Simons Church , Uxbridge-road , will conduct the musical portion of the ceremony at the consecration by the Lord Bishop of London , on Saturday , the 28 th inst . At the recent meeting of the Royal Naval Lodge , No . 59 , Bro . Charles Harrison was duly installed
W . M . for the ensuing year . The installation meeting of the Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 , will be held on Thursday next , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hal ) , Great Queen-street . Bro . Henry J . Johnson , S . W ., is the W . M . elect . The funeral of Bro . VV . H . Lindus , P . M . and Secretary Stanhope Lodge , No . 12 G 9 , whose death occurred
after a few days' illness on Saturday last , will take place this ( Friday ) afternoon at 2 . 30 o ' clock at Nunhead Cemetery . Brethren wishing to join the procession should be at the gates at 2 . t $ . A musical entertainment in aid of the Leeds Masonic Educational Institution and Benevolent Fund will be given in tbe Albert Hall , Leeds , on Tuesday next , the roth inst .
The Brixton Lodge of Mark Master Masons will meet at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday next , thc 14 th inst . Bro . C . Gurden , the Treasurer , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 , Leicester , was presented with a handsome jewel by the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . Joseph Henry Smith , B . A ., P . P . G . C , on behalf of the brethren at the regular meeting of the lodge , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst .
Loid de Tabley , P . G . M . Cheshire , and Lady de Tabley left Tabley House last week for Marseilles on their way to Algiers , where they intend to remain three months . At the recent Masonic celebration of the festival of St . John , a handsome present was made to Bro . J . S . Sncath , Treasurer of Fidclis Lodge No . 1809 , by the brethren . It consisted of a Library Inkstand of polished
walnut wood , on which is a bronze pedestal between the ink glasses , containing a barometer , and surmounted by a classic bust . An inscription on silver plate to the following effect is attached : — " Presented by the Charter and other members to Bro . J . Sneath , Treasurer of Fidelis Lodge , 1809 , as a token of respect and esteem for valued services to the above lodge , 30 th December , 1879 . " The presentation was made by Bro . J . T . Snell , J . W ., in the i ^ s ^ b ^ HdiiHriAiifetfiHi