Diary For The Week

238—Pilgrim , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . ISS—Bank of England , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . 435—Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , W ., at 8 ( Inst . ) 534— " " olish National , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . 657—Canonbury , Albion , Aldersgate-street

704 —Camden , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , at 7 ( Instruction ) 754—High Cross , Coach and Horses , Lower Tottenham , at 8 ( Instruction ) 860—Dalhousie , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . 879—Sonthwark , Sonthwark Park Tavern 901—City of London , Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , at 6 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 902—Burgoyne , Cock Tavern , St . Martin ' s-court , Ludgate-hill , at 6 . 30 ( Inst ) 1076— Capper , Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C . 1158—Southern Star , Pheasant , Stangate , Westminster-bridge , at 8 ( Inst . )

1185—Lewis , Kings Arms Hotel , Wood Green , at 7 ( Instruction ) 1218—Macdonald , Head Quarters 1 st Surrey Rifles , Camberwell 1227—Upton , Swan , Bethnal Green-road , near Shoreditch , at 8 ( Instruction 1339—Stockwell , Cock Tavern , Kennington-road , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 1425—Hyde Park , The Westbourne , Craven-road , Paddington 1426—The Great City , Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , B . C ., ot 6 . 30 ( Inst . ) 1457—Bagshaw , Princes Hall , Princes-road , Buckhurst Hill 1471—Islington , Cock Tavern , Highbury

1523—St . Mary Magdalene , Ship Hotel , Greenwich 1558—Duke of Connaught , Surrey Masoric Hall , Camberwell , S . E . 1598—Ley Spring , Red Lion , Leytonstone 1599—Skelmersdale , Masons' Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street , E . C . 1614—Covent Garden , Constitution , Bedford-street , W . O ., at 7 . 45 ( Instruction ) 1673—Langton , Mansion House Staf ' on Restaurant , E . C . at 6 . ( Instruction !

1677—Crusaders , Old Jerusalem Tav ., St . John's Gate , Clerkenwell , at 9 ( Inst . ) 1791—Creaton , Freemasons' HaU , W . C . 1960—Southgate , Railway Hotel , New Southgate , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) R . A . 140—St . George ' s , Green Man Hotel , Blackheath R A . 619—Beadon , Masons' HaU Tancrn , Basinghall-s ' reet R . A . 763—Prince Frederick William , Lord ' s Hotel , St . John ' s Wood , at 8 . ( In . ) R . A . Sit— New Concord , Guildhall Tavern , Gresi-am-street , E . C . R . A . 147 "—North London , Canonbury Tavern , Canonbury Place , at 8 ; ( Inst . ) M . M . 86—Samson and Lion , Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , E . G .

35—Medina , 85 High-street , Cowes . 97—Palatine , Masonio HaU , Toward-road , Sunderland . 112—St . George , Masonic Hall , Fore-street Hill , Exeterl 1 S 9—Britannia , Freemasons' Hall , Surrey-street , Sheffield . 203—Ancient Union , Masonic Hall , Liverpool . ( Instruction ) 249—Mariners , Masonic Hall , Liverpool , at 8 ( Instruction ) 333—Royal Preston , Castte Hotel , Preston 339—Unanimity , Crown Hotel , Penrith , Cumberland .

469—Hundred of Elloe , Masonic Rooms , London Road , Spalding . 477—Mersey , 65 Argyle-street , Birkenhead . 646—Etruscan , Masonic Hall , Caroline-, t ^ . et , Longton , Stafford . 732—Royal Brunswick , Royal Pavilion , Brighton . 739—Temperance , Masonic Room , New-street , Birmingham . 784—Wellington . Public Rooms , Park-street , Deal 786—Croxteth United Service . M __ n _ i _ TT _ ll . Livornonl

945—Abbey , Abbey Council Chamber , Abingdon , Berks 991—Tyne , Masonic Hall , Wellington Quay , Northumberland 1035—Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool . 1055—Derby , Knowsley ' s Hotel , Cheetham , Lancashire . 1098—St . George , Private Room , Temperance Hotel , Tredegar , Mon . 1144—Milton , Commercial Hotel , Ashton-under-Lvne . 1145—Equality , Red Lion Hotel , Accrington 1182—Duke of Edinburgh , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1204—Royd , Imperial Hotel , Malvern , Worcestershire . 1273—St . Michael , Free Church School-rooms , Sittingbourne .

1369—Bala , Plasgoch Hotel , Bala . 1416—Falcon , Masonic Hall , Castle Yard , Thirsk . 1429—Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Masonic Hall , Newport , Mon . 1680—Cranbourne , Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Herts , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1683—Cort . fc , Corbet Arms , Towyn . 1697—Hospitality , Roya' Hotel , Waterfoot , near Manchester . 1782—Machen , Swan Hotel , Coleshill . 1892—Wallington , King ' s Arms Hotel , Carshalton . ( Instruction ) 1915—Graystone , Forester ' s Hall , Whitstable R . A . 276—Perseverance , Masonic Hall , South Parade , Huddersfield .

FRIDAY , 13 th APRIL .

Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , The North Pole , 115 Oxford-street , W ., at 8 ( Instruc ) 134—Caledonian , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street 144-St . Luke , White Hart , King ' s-road , Chelsea , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 167—Bedford , Freemasons' Hall , W . O . 607—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic HaU , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruct . ) 766—William Preston , Jacob's Well , George-st ., Manchester-sq „ at 8 ( Inst ) 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . ( Instruction ) 834 Six slls

—Banelagh , E , Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke ' s Head , 79 Whitechapel-road , » r , 8 . ( Instruction ) 1056—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1153—Bel grave , Jermyn-street , S . W ., at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1201—Eclectic , Freemasons * Hall , W . C . 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury , afc 8 . ( Iu ) 1386—Clap . ton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1642—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1789

—Ubique , Guardsman Army Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road . S . W ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1901—Selwyn , East Dulwich Hotel , East Dnlwich . ( Instruction ) R . A . 33—Britannic , Fi eemasons' Tavern , W . C . R . A . 65—Prosperity Chap-er of Improvement , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall St R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel . London-street . Greenwich ( In . t ) ' M . M . —Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , E . C . ( Instruction ) R . C . 3—Mount Calvary , Masonic Hall , 33 Golden-square

36—Glamorgan , Freemasons' Hall , Arcade , St . Mary ' s-street , Cardiff . 166—Perseverance . Masonic Hall , Liverpool . -63—Chigwell , Prince's Hall , Buckhurst Hill , at 7 . 30 ( Instruction ) 468—Aire and Calder , Private Rooms , Ouse-steet , Goole . 626—Hononr , Star and Garter Hotel , Wolverhampton . 682—Dartmouth , Dartmouth Hotel , west Bromwich . 697—United , George Hotel Colchester .

815—Blair , Town Hall , Stretford-road , Hulme 1001—Harrogate and Claro , Masonic Rooms , Parliament-street , Harriogato 1087—Beaudesert , Assembly Rooms , Corn Exchange , Leighton Buzzard 1289-Rock , Hoyal Bock Hotel , Rock Ferry General Lodge of Instruction , Masonio Hall , New-street , Birmingham , at 7 R . A . 119—Sun , Square and Compass , Masonic Hall , Whitehaven B . A . 137—Amity , Masonic Hall , Poole R . A . 406—De Sussex , Masonic Hall , Maple Street , Newcastle

SATURDAY , Wth APRIL .

Quarterly General Court , Girls' School , Freemasons' HaU , at 12 108— London , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street 173—Phcenix , Freemasons' Hall , W . O . 198—Percy , Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate Road , N ., 8 . ( Instruction ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1446—Mount Edgcumbe , Swan Hotel , Battersea 1607—Loyalty , London Tavern , Fenchurch Street

1612—West Middlesex , The Institute , Ealing 1624—Eccleston , King's Head , Bbury Bridge , Pimlico , at 7 ( Instruction ) ! 67 I—Mizpah , Albion Hotel , Aldersgate-street 1743—Pe-seveiance , Imperial Hotel . , Holborn Viaduct . 1839—Duke of Cornwall , Freemasons' Hall , W . C . 1928—Gallery , Brixton Hall , Acre Lane , Brixton Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , W . at 8 . M . M . 211 -Hammersmith , Windsor Castle Hotel , King Street W , Hammersmith

Gibraltar.

GIBRALTAR .

LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP . No . 278 .

rpiIE rejoicings of the Easter Week worthily commenced her © 1 on 28 th March with a grand Masonic Ball , given by the members of thia Lodge at the Theatre Royal . To say that it waa a success wonld scarcely do justice to the great care and forethonghfc which had been bestowed on all the arrangements , of which the result was most satisfactory . Masonic Balls aeem to have no exception aa to success , though as they ocour in their turn , each one in

some respect excels the last . The one given on Easter Monday will hold a high place on the list , in fact , perhaps the highest , and the pleasant memories of the great trouble taken by the brethren of the Craft on that occasion to so worthily entertain their numerous guests , will not be lost sight of for many a long day . What made

the entertainment particularly noticeable was the care with w _ ica even the minutest details had been thought of and provided for , and the transformation of the interior of the theatre is hardly capable of description—all waa clean , bright , and g littering—blue and white were the prevailing colours , whioh were delightfully blended with emblems of the Craft , the happy introduction of flowersmirrora and evergreens , moat judiciously disposed , adding

, to the general effect , the result being a charming tout ensemble . The stage was for the time transformed into an Oriental Tented Pavilion , beautifully got up . and at the East end a trophy of thronea of the Craft , Mark and Eoyal Arch degrees were erected , while the back , ground ( specially painted by Mr . Caretto , scenic artist ) waa certainly a work of art . Above the dais of the Friendahip Lodge the

words " welcome " in gaa jets was fixed , this , together with couutleas waxlights , illuminated the whole with charming effect , aud was the object of admiration dnring the evening . The entrance , staircases , and boxes were carefully draped and carpeted , and large mirrors liber . Hy placed in suitable position gave light and brightness to tbe whole scene . In the centre of the Theatre directly beneath the large

sunlight , was placed a picturesque rnatic fountain ( designed and fixed by Mr . Stewart , of Gunners ' -lane ) , which waa in full play all the evening , being supplied with perfumed waters from some unseen source , producing a charmingly cool ancl refreshing effect . Mr . Peso , Upholsterer , of Waterport-strpet , had charge of the furnishing department , which left nothing to be desired . -By half-past nine

o'clock the boxes were well filled with a large number of guests , the body of the Theatre being kept clear for the procession . Punctually at the time appointed His Excellency the Governor , with Lady Adye and party , arrived , and were met at the entrance by Broa . Roberts W . M ., Healy S . W ., Bryant J . W ., and conducted to the Royal box by the Honorary Secretary Past Master Brother Cottrell and the

two Deacons Bros . Culatto and W . Thornton . After the strains of the "National Anthem" had died away , "God Bless the Prince of Wales " was played in honour of H . R . H . the Grand Master , when the curtain was raised and the Masonio procession commenced , the brethren in their brightest jewels and regalia appearing in full force which made a dazzling diaplay , aa they advanced in four lines

and then marched round the theatre , ultimately forming two lines facing inwards , culminating in the east with the arch of steel . His Excellency the Governor was conducted through the double line of brethren by the D . D . G . M . Bro . Lieut .-Colonel Gilbard , and welcomed in the name of the brethren by the W . M . Bro . floberta , who presented the D . G . M . Bro . Cornwell as the representative of the Grand

Lodge of England . The lines then broke np , and dancing commenced , which was continued with the greatest spirit till four o ' clock in the morning , to an excellent programme by the band of the 2 nd Batt . Durham Light Infantry ( 106 th ) , ably conducted by Mr . Davis , the band-master . Supper was served at twelve o'clock , in tbe large saloon of the theatre , and it is needless to say it was plentiful and of

the very best , the Caterer being Bro . J . Canovas , tho display and excellence of the viands leaving nothing to bo desired . We have all heard that hospitality and good feeling are Masonic virtue--, this was fully exemplified on this occasion by the courteous attention of the Stewards and Committee . The gueata at thia moat successful and enjoyable Ball numbered nearly three hundred , among them being

His Excellency the Governor , Lady Adyo and party , Maj v-Gen . aud Mrs . Adams , the Chief Justice , Lady Buiford-Hancock and party , Captain Hon . Fremantle and Mrs . Fremantle and party , Lord and Lady Gilford , Surgeon General Smith , C . B ., R . E ., aud party , Colonel and Mrs . Markham , Mr . Sheriff , Mr . and Mrs . Cornwell , Colonel Gilbard , Mr . Melfort Campbell , the D . O ., General and Mrs . Heal y , and the elite of tho city and garrison . The arrangements , which we

have hnd much pleasure in so deservedly praising , were carried out by an excellent Committee composed as follows : —Bros . Roberts W . M , President , P . M . Coltrell Hon . Secretary , Speed Treasurer , Healy S . W ., Bryant J . W ., T . J . Haynes , Gomez , J . H . Haynes , Henry , Culatto , and Dobranich , to whom every credit is due for tho admirable Arrangements which prevailed throughout , and made the ball such an unqualified success . — Gibraltar Caron . de .

At the last regular meeting of tbe St . John of Wapping Lodge , No . 1306 , held at the Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate Street , E . C , Bro . T . J . T yer was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The Lodge has since adopted a new name , and will henceforth bo known as the Lodge of Sfc . John ,

1306 . In addition , the Lodge has removed to more commodious premises , viz ., the Cit y Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe , where the installation ceremony will take place ou the 11 th inst . We trust these changes may pave the way for a prosperous future for the Lod ge .

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