Ancient Taverns.—" The White Hart," Drury Lane.

Chairman after speaking in the highest ; terms of the firm , associated with the toast the names of Messrs . Green and Davis , who both responded . Mr . Green spoke in terms of unqualified praise of tho honourable and straightforward system on which Bro . Moy had conducted the bnsiness of the Whito Hart , aud whilo they regretted

that fche incoming tenant had decided to effect a change in the house w hich should supply him , he trusted Mr . Warren might be better served , though ho doubted whether that wero possible . The firm of Combe and Co . had always exerted itself to study the interests of its customers , and had received abundant proofs of their success in that

respect . Several other complimentary toasts followed , and tho proceedings , which were of the most harmonious and agreeable description throughout , were interspersed with some capital songs and recitations . Mr . Richard Bower , a particular friend of Bro . Moy ,

was very successful in his rendering of a well-known ballad , " Sally in Our Alley , " and was loudly applauded . In conclusion we may remark , that this old tavern boasts a record that dates its establishment as far back as the 13 th century .

Obituary.

Obituary .

— : o : — BRO . F . BAYLIS

AMONGST the brethren who have been removed from us by the hand of death recently we may mention Bro . P . Baylis , who expired last week , after a comparatively short illness , deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends . Brother

Baylis was initiated into Freemasonry in fche year 186 b , and last year occupied the Master ' s chair of the Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 , at Stepney . The brethren of that Lodge , at fche close of Bro . Baylis ' s term of office , voted him a Pasfc

Master ' s jewel , as a token of their esteem , and in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered during his year . That jewel should have been presented to him at the last meeting , but the matter was deferred , in consequence of fche

intended recipient being prevented by indisposition from attending . The jewel is now in the hands oi Bro . J . J . Berry , who will doubtless convey it to the relatives of the deceased , to be preserved by them as a memento of the

affectionate regard in which he was held by his brethren m the Craft , and of their sorrow at the loss of so valuable and active a helpmate . The funeral took place on Wednesday , at Bow Cemetery , in the presence of a sorrowing circle of

relatives and friends , amongst whom wei'e a number of brethren , who attended to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased . These latter included Bros . G . Ward Verry , J . J . Berry , Hugh Cotter , John Taylor , G * . Price , Linneker , Symes , Hawes , & c . & c . £ * r ,-. ^ = aj * ra 7 r-rE = rarJ-rTs ^ g ^

The Hi ghbury Lodge , No . 2192 , will be consecrated by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary , assisted by Bros . F . A . Philbrick , G . Registrar , as S . W . ; Cap t , N . G . Philips , P . G . D ., as J . W . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford ,

P . G . C , as Chaplain ; and Bro . J . H . Matthews , P . G . Standard Bearer , as D . C . ; on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury Railway Station . The Lodge

will be opened at half-past three o ' clock punctually . Bro . Edgar Bowyer is the W . M . designate , Alderman Joseph Savory S . W . designate , T . Hastings Miller J . W . designate , and Bro . Chas . Fred . Hogard , P . M . 205 , acting Secretary .

Noticeable amongst tho dresses worn by ladies at Her Majesty s Drawing-room , held on Thursday , afc Buckingham Palace , v ; ero those of Mrs . Shadwell Gierke , and Miss Henrietta Clerke ( wife ami daughter of our worthy Grand Secretary , Brother Colonel Shudwo'l tt . Gierke ) , the latter of whom was presented to the Queen by her mother . Tho Court train worn by Mrs . Clerke ( who was

presented by " Lady Muncaster ) was of dark yroy Lyona velvet , bodice and train lined with grev : atiu imuweilleux e match , trimmed with bunches of daffodils , and grey ribbon ; pettieoih consisting of au exquisite piece of CatYa . ? k-Ma-CiOi 3 lace , mounted tn daffodil merveilleux draped with samo , and bunc ' nea of daffuiUk < , head-dress , plume and veil . Alias Henrietta Gierke woro a train and

hodice of whito Sioilienne , lined with satin , with ruche of Udic , bunches of daisies , ferns , clover , and white satin ribbon ; petticoat of white tulle , edged with fringe of dai-: * : " .- ' , caught up with bunjht .-i of same , and white satin ribbou ; heacl-ciresa , pluuio aed veil . The costumes were mado by fche Misses Eadou , Stormoufc-road , Claphamootnmou .

Death

DEATH

STEVENS . —On tho 20 th . ult ., Harriet Panlvn Slovens , of Ohipha-o , S . W ., aged 60 , eldest daughter of the late *\ lv . . bones Stevens , of Plymouth , and sister of Bro . James Slovens , ot' Clapham .

Diary For The Week.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK .

We shall be obliged it' the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their 0 a , ys of Meetings ! , & c , as we have decided to insert only those thafc are verified by the Officers of the several Lodges .

SATITBDAY , 5 th MARCH . iiener ; . ; Committee Hoys' School , Freemasons' flail , at ' 1 11- —St . ' . Thomas , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Streo 179—Manchester , Yorkshire I ' froy , London St ., Tottenham Court ; RO ., at 8 ( In ) U ) U—t ' uixy , . ' oily Farmers' 'i ' avoru , Southgate-road , M ., at d ( luioructhm ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 153 New Cross-road , S . K ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1284—Finsbury Park . Code Tavorn , 1 Ligiioua ,-, M S ( fn-toni m , : i

1361— Karl or * Zetland , Royal Kdward , Triangle , flaekuey , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1572—Carnarvon , Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-street 1022—Rose , Surrey Mnsonic Hall , Cambenvell 1621— Kccleston , Crown aad Anchor , 7 !) Kbury Street , S . W ., at 7 { faitraciaon ) 2012—Chiswick , Windsor Castlo Hotel , King Stroot , Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 . ( In ) Sinai Chapter oi * Improvement ; , Union , Air-stroc > r ,, Bageut-sti ,, vV * ,, a , t n R . A . 975—Rose ot * Denmark , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge

303—Princo Georao , Private Rooms , Bottoms , "Eastwood 1223—Amherst , Kind ' s Arms Hotol , Riverhoad , noar Sovcaoaks 1302— Royal Albert kdward , "Market Hall , Redhill MSS—Truth . Private Rooms , Conservative Club , Newton Heath . Manchojtar 1-166—Hova Ecclosia , Old Ship Hotol , Brighton

MONDAY , 7 th MAECH . 12—Fortitude and Old Cumberland , 129 LeadenhaU-streot 22—Loughborough , Gauden Hotel , Clapham , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 25—Robert Burns , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . 15—Strong Man , Hell an I Bush , Rapomakn- St ., Finsbury , E . G ., at 7 ( lu ) 72—Royal Jubilee , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street Hi—St . Luke , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , B . C . 17-1—Sincerity , Railway Tavern , Railway Place , Fonchureh Street at 7 . ( In )

180—St . James ' s Union , Union Tavern , Air-street , " W ., at 8 ( Instruction ) 188—Joppa , Freemasons' Tavorn , W . C . 250—Unions , Freemasons' Hall , W . O . 5-tS— Wellington , White Swan , Hign-stroot , Deptford , at 8 ( Instruction ) 975—Rose of Denmark , Caudeu Hotel , Clapham Road Station , at 7 . 30 . ( Insfc ) 1319—Asaph , Freemasons' Hall , AV . C . l-l'i-5—Hyao Park , Porehestor Hotol , Lefnster Placo , Cleveland Gardensat 8 ( In )

, I-Wo—Prince Leopold , Printing Works , 202 Whitechapel Road , HJ at 7 ( Inst . ) 1 ISO— Marquess ot * Ripon , Queen ' s Hotel , Victoria Park , at 7 . 30 ( fu ) 1507—Metropolitan , The Moorgate , Finsbury Pavomoat , B . C ., at 7 . 3 ) ( Ins - - . ) 1585—Royal Commemoration , Railway Hotel , High Streat , Putney , at 3 . ( fu . ) le' 03—Kilburn , 48 . South Molton Street , Oxford Street , \ V „ at 3 . ( fast . ) 1623—West Smithfiold , New Market Hotel . King Street , Smithfield , at 7 ( In . ) 1069—Royal Leopold , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camborwell , S . E .

1093—Kingsland , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., at 8 . 30 ( iustr . iciioa ) 1707— Eleanor , Seven Sisters Hitel , Pago G-roou , Tottenham $ . ( I i ; i ) 1-601—St . Ambrose , Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . ( luatraeUon . *) 1901—Selwyu , Kast Dulwich Hotel , Base Dulwich . ( 1-istruetion ) 1921—Wickhnm , St . Peter's Hall , Wickham Park , Brockloy Mil—Queen ' s ( Westminster ) ancl Mtvylebotie , St . AndrewGeorge Stroot

, , Baker Street , ' . V ., at 7 .-15 . ( Instruetion ) 2093—Harlosden , National School , Harlcsden R . A . 91—Regularity , Freemasons' Hall , W . O . R . A . 1056—Victoria , Masons' Hall , Masoiis ' -avcntta R . A . 1615—Bayard , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square M . M . 139—Panmure , 8 A Red Liou Squaro , W . O .

37—Anchor and Hope , Freemasons' Hall , Church Institute , Bottoa-lo-Moors 5 . 3—Royal Sussex , Masonic Hall , Old Orchard-street , Bath CI—Probity , Freemason ' s Hnll , St . John ' s-place , Halifax 113—Unanimity , Bull Hotel , Preston . 119—Sun , Square , and Compasses , Freemasons' Hall , Collego-st ., Whitehaven

133—Harmony , Ship Hotel , Faversham 15-1— Unanimity , Masonic Hall , Zetland-street , Wakefield loG— Harmony , Huyshe Masonic Temple , Plymouth 199-Peaeo and Harmony , Royal Oak Hotol , Dover -30—York , Mnsonic Ho'i , York 213—True Lovo and Unity , Freemason , ' Hall , Brixaam , Devon , at 7 . ( last )

251—Loyal , Masonic Hall , Castlc-streofc , Barnstaple 201—Nelson of the Nile , Freemasons' Hall , batloy - 02—Hope , New Masonic Hall , Darley-street , Bradford ? 07—Pi ince Frederick , White Horso Hotol , Hebdon Bridge 338—Vitruvian , Royal Hotel , Ross , Herefordshire 381—Harmony and Industry , Smalley ' s Hotel , Marl-cot stroot , Over Darwon * S 2—Roya' Uiiion , Chequers Hotel , Uxbridgo . ( Instruction )

395—Guy , Crown Hotel , Leamington Priors 403—Three Gr . cos . Private Rooms , Haworth 431—St . Georgo , Masonic Hall , Norfolk-street , N . Shields ¦ 133—Hope , Swan Hotel , Brighfclkigsoa ¦ Hi—Three Grand Princip ' cs , Rett Lion Hotol , Potty Curry , Cambridge 40/— . ' tutor , Rod Lion Hotel , Oldham 478—Churchhill , Mr sonic Hall , Oxford

Or —St . James ' s , Masonic Rooms , Wretham Road , Haudsvvorth , Staffordshire 62 ; -Sem icr Fidelis , Crown Hoi el , AVorcester 597- ~* t . Cybi , Town It .- 1 , Holyhead 013—Unity , Masonic HaU , Southport 822—3 t . Cuthberga , Mrsouic Hi- - ' Wimborne 323—Kverton , Masonic Ha'l , Lh ernoo * , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 350—St . Oswald , To , vn Hall , Ashbourne , Derbyshire

923— Frie ' . d :: h . p , Masonie Hall , Fotcrsheld 100 :- )—Sliakso-. -arc , F . eemasous' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester 1015—Stamford , Town Hal ! , Altrincliam , Cheshire li ' -Vl—Gundulph , King ' s Head Hotel , Rochester 1051—Rowley , Athena-um , Lancaster 107/—Wilton . Red Liou I'm , Blaoklev , Lancashire

il (> i—R .. -, yal Whari ' ed . tle . Private Room , Boroughgafco , Otley , iTorKs 112-1—St . ' Oswald , Wynnstay Arms Hotel , O v , vestry U ; . ; 0—liV ,:.,. ,- ; , ^ , ^ ^ fisouiu L- ' aaaii ; , Nov , " liutl-otreot , ijirmiuglnim l : 'ii—Coderidi , Miis-mio Hail , tit . Gem-go-sia'cci ; , Lcod . 3 l . - j : >!) —Wentworth , Froemiu ' ou . s' 'tali , SUembld . i 2 ! il— ' septane , Masonic iia . ll , Livorpt jl . ¦ -I—Le Warren , Masonic Hall , White Swan Hotel , Halifax

( 3 Gt )—Skclmcrsdiile , Queens P .. it . ol , Waterloo , Liverpool ' -i'H—Nottinghamshire , - ¦' n .-onie HaU , Nottingham ' it .- —floy : J . Military , - > " - --j'i . o- ; ia ! l , CauljrOury , at 8 . ( iiiitruetioii ) i 510—Albert Kuw . ird , A . U ; iyi Hotel , CUiyt m-le-Mo . n's . ueac Acoriugtou ¦ 5 L — , . c '" ialii : oi , -ia amie U .-dl , Unritoj .-sirrjt , C-i- ; tlei ' ord ! 57-. — 'Jrti-a lee , Masut : o ftall , Caer-strejt , Swansea

j- , 7 - —( . lli-.-e , Cori .-et Arms , iutrk-Jt Uraytou 15 / VH-iMcr a , Ne . v iini Hotel , P . attyoridd , Houth Wales lil 7 ij- ' t . Nicholaa , Praeiaasons' Hail , Graingev-street , Nevtcastls 17 !) - ' . ic . ti - . hisotie Rooms , King Streat , Manchester 197/—jjlae . water , Blue Boar Hotel , Maldou .

R . A . 100— inn , Rijyal Beaton Ilotel , r . xmouth R . A . 'J ) - atcgrity , ilasrinio L ' eora ' . o , Morley R . A . i ' ,-7- t . Jo ¦ , Masijuie Temple , Halifa . x-ro . t-l , Do . vs ' jary R . A . 87-1— olmesdale , Itoyal Sussex Hotel , Tunbridge Wells M . " - ' . —Phcenix , 110 High Street , Portsmouth i ; . M . U— - '' ortescue , Ma . jnio Hall , South Molton , Devon