St. Leonard Lodge, No. 1766.

further advanced to the third , when Bro . J . D . Birkiu was raised by tho W . M . to tho sublime degree of a Master Mason . On tho resumption of the Lodgo to tho inferior degree , Bro . Percy Gilling was passed to tho second . Other business of a minor character having been disposed of , Lodgo was closed in ancient form , and the brethren repaired to tho banquetting room , where an excellent dinner

had been provided , tho chair being occupied by tho W . M . In giving the last of tho usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts , Bro . Clements said he was pleased to see an Officer of Grand Lodge ( Bro . Howe ) present , he should therefore couple his name with that of the Grand Officers . Bro . Howe , after thanking tho W . M . and brethren for their cordial reception of his name , expressed the great gratification he felt in

witnessing that evening the masterly manner in which the ceremonies had been worked , not only by the W . M ., but likewise by the Officers . He was quite certain they could not be surpassed in any Lodge , and that whilst the business was conducted in so admirable a manner , the Lodge could not fail to prosper . The W . M . having briefly replied to the toast of his health , and Bro . Townsend to that of the P . M . 's , the

W . M . next proposed the toast of the Visitors . On this occasion he had a double pleasure in proposing it , inasmuch as ho was honoured that evening by what he might call a semi-official visit from the Enfield Lodge , No . 1237 . The objeot he had in view when he invited the W . M . of that Lodge , and as many of its members as could conveniently come , was to show tho cordiality that always existed among

neighbouring Lodges , and it was with great pleasure that he gave them a hearty welcome to the High Cross Lodge . Bro . Oxley , the W . M . of the Enfield Lodge , in reply said , he could not find words to express the great pleasure he felt in being present with his Officers and other members of his Lodge that evening , and enjoying the hospitality of their old friends and neighbours j he was pleased to say there was not only a kindly feeling existing between the two Lodges

but they were also cemented by a brotherly feeling , which he trusted would always remain , and that these friendly visits would continue to be interchanged . Bro . Taverner , W . M . elect of the Enfield Lodge , also thanked the W . M . on behalf of himself and the other visitors for the cordial and hospitable manner in which they had been received that evening . Other toasts followed , and one of the most enjoyable evenings that could possibly have been spent was brought to a close in time for the brethren to catoh their respective trains .

Beaconsfleld Lodge of Instruction , No . 1862 . —Held

at the Chequers Hotel , Marsh-street , Walthamstow , on Wednesday , 24 th November . Present—Bros . J . Edwards W . M ., J . Reed S . W ., F . Hallows J . W ., G . Clark S . D ., W . G . Hallows J . D ., T . Franklin I . G ., Jas . Pinder P . M . ; also Bros . Upward , Carter , and Clemens . The Lodge opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Carter candidate . Bro . Clemens answered the questions , showing such proficiency as entitled him to bo passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . P . M . Pinder , with the assistance of the brethren , worked the first , second , and third sections of the first lecture . Bro . Clemens was unanimously elected a member of the Lodge .

On Wednesday last , Bro . W . G . Hallows W . M ., J . Upward S . W ., J . Edwards J . W ., G . Clark J . D ., H . Clemens I . G ., P . M . Pinder and Bro . J . Hyde . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hyde candidate . This brother then answered the usual questions preparatory to the second degree . The first and

second sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . P . M Pinder , with the assistance of the brethren . Bro . Hyde was unanimously elected a member of the Lodge . Bro . Upward was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was explained that several of the brethren were absent on account of their attendance at Grand Lodge . The Lodge closed in due form .

The future meetings of the Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 , will be held at the Lamb Tavern , opposite the Bethnal Green Junction Station of the Great Eastern Railway . Bro . W . Hogg P . M . Preceptor .

The Plating Cards' Company.

THE PLATING CARDS' COMPANY .

THE inaugural dinner of the Master and Wardens of this Company took place at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , on the evening of Wednesday , the 1 st inst . Bro . Alfred Williams , the Master , occupied the chair , and amongst those present were the Ri ght Hon . Lord Mayor McArthur , M . P ., Lord Ashley , Bros . Alderman and Sheriff Fowler , M . P ., Sheriff Waterlow , Lieut-General Sir H . W .

Norman , K . C . B ., Bros . E . Clarke , Q . C , M . P ., Colonel Dundas Royal London Militia , Bro . Major Savory , Mr . B . Emmanuel , Master of the Patten-makers' Company , Captain H . S . Freeman Master-Designate of the Fan-makers' Company , Mr . J . E . Walford Master of the Loriner ' s Company , Messrs . Baldwin , Latham , aud A . B . Pearce Senior

and Junior Wardens respectively of the Entertaining Company , Bro . W . T . Sugg , Bro . Saillard , & o . The loyal toasts were followed by those of " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " for which Sir H . Norman and Colonel Dundas responded ; " The Houses of Lords and Commons , " acknowledged by Lord Ashley and Bro . Alderman Fowler , M . P . ; and '' The Lord Mayor and Corporation , " to which his Lordship

made cordial reply . The toast of " Tho Sheriffs was acknowledged by Sheriff Waterlow , and then followed the toast of the evemng , that of the Master in the Chair , which was most humorously proposed by Bro . Clarke , M . P ., and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Williams- Dr . Irons replied for the Visitors . An excellent selection of music en . hanced the pleasure of the gathering .

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Mohawk Minstrels.

MOHAWK MINSTRELS .

TnE Mohawk Minstrels inaugurated tho eighth year of their establishment on Wednesday , tho 21 th ult ., whon opportunity was taken for giving a special programmo , which included not only several favourite old songs , ballads , and breakdowns , but likewise many novolties , which evoked considerable applause on the part of an appreciative , but not too numerous , audience . All acquitted

themselves well , but " The Gallant Fire Brigado , " by Bro . J . Francis and the Company , with dioramic effects by Mr . Walter Redmnnd ; the well-known " Banjo March , " by Mr . E . M . nail ; a new Comic Act , entitlod " The Pirates of Pen ' s Aunts , " by Messrs . F . Donah and F . Diamond ; Mr . Ted Snow ' s " Old Bob Ridley , " and Mr . G . Clare ' s " 0 , that my love wero near me , " were among the most

prominent features of the entertainment . On Monday the troupe made their annual migration , rendered necessavy by the Smithfield Club Cattle Show , to the East End of London , where they havo found quarters at the Garrick Theatre , Leman-streot , Whitechapel . They will remain for the next fortnight , and , if we

may judge from the hearty reception they have , as usual , met with , their excursion will prove to be a great snecess . They re-open at the Agricultural Hall on the 20 th inst ., with a programme suitable to the festive season so near at hand . They purpose g iving afternoon performances at 3 p . m . on Monday , tho 27 th inst . ( Boxing Day ) , and the day following .

On Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., a hanquet was held at the Star and Garter Hotel , Richmond , at which R . W . Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., was presented with a handsome testimonial , in the form of a piece of plate , in testimony of the respect in which he is held , and also for the purpose of

commemorating his recent accession to the baronetcy . The Vicar of Richmond occupied the chair , and he was ably supported by Sir Hemy Peek and Sir Trevor Lawrence , two of the Members for the county , as well as by a strong muster of other gentlemen .

The Earl of Carnarvon has again granted the tenants on his Hampshire estates a remission of 10 per cent , on their rentals .

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