Centenary Of The Palladian Chapter, No. 120.

Chapter , marking an epoch in the development of Boyal Arch Masonry in Herefordshire whioh will not soon be forgotten , bnt it is hoped will bear fruit in years to come . The thanks of the Chapter were given to the S . E . for his interest .

ing history of the Chapter , and it was decided that it be printed in book form , and that a copy be sent to each member and to the Visitors present from neighbouring Chapters . Comp . Capt . Homfray was elected an honorary member of the Chapter , and presented with a centenary jewel .

Tbe Centenary Warrant was ordered to be suitably framed and hung np in the Chapter . The election of Officers and other formal business was next proceeded witb , after whioh the members and visitors sat down to a banquet to whioh they had been invited by the Present and Past Principals of the Chapter , in celebration of the Centenary . There

were present Comps . Capf . S . George ITomfray P . G . Stand . Bearer and P . G . H . Mon ., J . Archer White M . E . Z ., John Campbell Z . 839 , Edward Maddison Z . 280 , Charles Bootes I . P . Z ., A . S . Townsend P . Z ., William Eowe P . Z ., Thomas Smith P . Z . and acting J ., S . Greatrex Yates H ., John Marohant P . Z ., G . Godson P . Z ., J . E . S .

Hewett P . Z ., Orlando Shellard P . Z ., William Parlby Scribe E ., Eev , Thos . G . Baillie P . S ., Thomas Mathews , T . Godwin Chance , G . E , Sinclair , Charles J . Saxby , Peregrine Prince , Elijah Shaw , J . Meredith . Tho following Companions ( most of whom were present ) accepted invitations : —Companions A . Taylor P . Z . 683 , E . W Evans P . Z . 683 , T . G . Jones P . Z . 683 , W . Dix M . E . Z . 683 , B . A .

Forsyth S . N . 683 , T . P . Garrett 683 , J . J . Williams M . E . Z . 1098 , F . C . Williams 1098 , H . Griffiths P . Z . 1258 , H . B . Crouch M . E . Z 446 .

The Frascati Restaurant.

THE FRASCATI RESTAURANT .

IT would , at tbe present time , be hard to find a place that is more elaborately and artistically fitted up than the new Frascati Restaurant , which is situated on the northern side of Oxford Street , fifty yards from Tottenham Court Eoad . The main hall is called the Winter Garden , and certain it is tbat this name is adequately adapted for it , for tbe vast hall is so liberallv decorated with fern * ,

palms , and shrubs of all descriptions , that it makes us feel as if we were seated in some large garden . It is needless to say tbat the electric light is laid on all over the building , and in the large hall alone there are nearly 1 , 000 incandescent lamps . The ground floor of this hall is occupied as a Cafe Restaurant , while the balcony is reserved for table d'hote and French dinners . These dinners , are of

the most sumptuous kind , and served in a way that does infinite credit to the management . A capital band , under the direction of Bro . Henry Tinney , gives a selection of music between six and ten , so it will be seen that everything is done for tbe comfort of the visitors . The Frascati has also a luncheon buffet , aud here the most carefnl man may have no fear of being charged a high price for hia " snack , "

for we notice that the prices are exceedingly low . The billiard room , containing five English and three French tables , is also made most comfortable , while the ladies toilet room is one ot the best fitted we ever lemember to havo seen . The grand banqueting hall , capable of dining 150 gneits , is at times used for

balls , and we feel sure tbat the room is adequately adapted for the purposes it is put to . But wha ' , perhaps , is of most interest to our readers is the Masonic Hall , and here we find everything as it should be . The hall is cosy , and admirably suited for a Masonic home , and we feel snre that when it is better known the Frascati will have

several of our London Lodges meeting in its hall ; at present tbe Tivoli is the only Lodge meeting there . In addition to the rooms wo have mentioned , private salons for club and society dinners , wedding breakfasts , and family dinner parties can be had , nnd from what we saw 'of these rooms ou the occasion of our visit we feel sure they will give the greatest satisfaction . The cuisine is of the very best quality , in fact , we have only to mention that the proprietary

is the same as that at the Holborn Restaurant to show that everything is bound to be first class . The manager is Bro . Gustave F . Lambert , and we feel sure that with his vast experience visitors to the Frascati will not want for anything . We trust Bro . Lambert , who is ably assisted by Mr . Hamp jun ., will long be in command , and tbat the fortunes of tbe Frascati will greatly increase under his able guidance .

The Old Masonians.

THE OLD MASONIANS .

IT was unfortunate for this rising association that there was such a small muster of members and their friends , on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., at the first of a series of three Cinderella dances , to be held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C . Disappointments were many , but the thirty or forty who were present had tho pleasure of enjoying a most bappy evening . Everything was done by the M . C . ' s ,

Messrs . W . J . Packer and E . A . B . Gougb , to make tho company thoroughly comfortable , and we feel sure that these geutlemen succeeded . Dancing commenced at about 7 * 30 , and with the fourteen dances down on the programme and two extras , the Cinderella was kept going in right merry style until twelve o ' clock , when the company dispersed after spending a most enjoyable evening . Every praise is

due to the Hon . Secretaries , Messrs . W . J . Packer and E . A . B . Gough , for the way they worked for the success of the dance , and it is certainly not their fault that it was not better attended . " Old Masonians , " show your better appreciation of the association by mustering in strong force at the second Cinderella , whioh will take place on the 3 rd February next ,

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

CRAFT . — : o : — HOWARD LODGE OP BROTHERLY LOVE , No . 56 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge waa held at the Argyle Booms , Littlehampton , on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., when a large number of members and visiting brethren were present . Tha W . M . elect , Bro . W . Goss , was installed in au able manner by the retiring W . M . Bro . the Eev . J . A . Eemington , after whioh the W . M .

appointed his Officers , as follow : —Broa . E . York S . W ., A . Lloyd J . W ., E . Collings Treasurer , J . H . Longman Secretary , F . V . Paxton Dir . of Cers ., J . H . Pnlman S . D ., W . F . Mellersh J . D ., F . E . Haydon I . G ., F . G . Terry and C . J . Burohell Stewarda . The annual banquet afterwards took place at the Beach Hotel .

LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 ( MANCHESTER )

THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult . There were present Bros . Thomas G . Sparkes W . M ., H . H . Warburton P . M .

P . P . G . S . D ., John Studd P . M ., T . H . Sohofiald S . W ., J . M . H . Blarney J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., E . Alf . Hepworth S . D ., John W . Sparkes I . G ., Jno . Ed . Williams P . M ., John Hilton , Arthur Nield , A . Dunn , C . F . Allison , W . Pearson , Ed . Higham , J . G . Mead , H . E . Yates , Frederick Nield , J . H . Studd , Ed . G . Hiller , George Taylor , F . Broster , Jno . Allen , A . Willing , James Mitchell , Joseph Clemmey , C . Slee , Frank W . Mee ,

Ben . Eastwood , E . L . McMillan ; Visitors—Bros . Rowland T . Taylor 2432 , William Jones 654 , George Unsworth 2231 , H . G . Fisber 1030 , J . H . Wood 300 , W . Collins W . M . 1565 , Clare Edgar Towell I . P . M . 2359 , Harry Hey worth 1588 . The history of the Lodge of Integrity furnishes a record in whioh paucity of work has seldom held a place , bnt on this occasion there was very little business before the Lodge ,

except indeed , the confirmation of minutes , and a consideration of suggested alterations in the bye-laws ; the brethren were consequently enabled to adjourn at an early hour , and partake of supper , whioh was supplied by the hall caterer , Mr . Phillips . At the festive board whioh followed , several toasts were given , the principal one being that of the Visiting Brethren , ably proposed by

Bro . Warburton , whioh was suitably responded to , and a very pleasant evening was passed . Bros . Sparkes , J . G . Mead , E ; G . Hiller , and others treated the company to some very fine singing , being accompanied on the piano by Bro . J . E . Williams ; Bro . J . M . H . Blarney recited in his usual effective manner ; Bro . Ben Eastwood

introduced a novel and excellent form of entertainment whioh he termed " Shadowgraphy ; " while Bro . J . H . Wood not only convulsed the company by a character sketch from " Pickwick , " but kept them in excellent humour by what seemed to be a perennial flow of operatic and other selections .

GOOD FELLOWSHIP LODGE , No . 276

f j lHli annual installation in connection with thia Lodge , took place -L nt the Corn Exchange , Chelmsford , on Thursday , the 1 st inst . The W . M . elect was Bro . Pitts , aud tho ceremony was performed by Bro . Meggy Provincial Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Jarvis assisting . Bro . Pitts appointed and invested his Officers , as under : —Bros . Baker S . W ., Wick J . W ., Eev . F . B . Shepherd P . M .

P . P . G . S . W . P . P . G . Chap . Chaplain , Lewin P . M . P . P . G . S . of Works Treasurer , Shedd P . M . P . P . G . Registrar Secretary , Durrant P . M . P . P . G . S . W . P . P . G . Treasnrer Dir . of Cers ., Sutthery P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Organist , Cook S . D ., Gray J . D ., Nichols I . G ., Hamilton Steward , Sarel P . P . G . Tyler Tyler . A banquet was held subsequently at the

White Hart Hotel , presided over by Bro . Andrew Durrant , when the customary toasts were honoured . The musical portion of the programme was carried ont by Master Stanley Nunu , Master Gordon Barnes , and Mr . John Nunn , of St . Mary ' s Choir , Colchester , assisted by Mr . H . E . Poole , and under the direction of Bro . G . Osmond P . M . 51 P . P . G . O .

SAINT HELEN'S LODGE , No . 531

mHE annual festival and installation of Worshipful Master of this _ L Lodge took place at the Hall , Regent Street , Hartlepool , on the 1 st inst . The new W . M . was Bro . Marston , who was impres . sively installed by Bro . Austin I . P . M . The following were the Officers invested : —Bros . Watson S . W ., Eichardson J . W ., Vickers P . M . Treas ., Scott Secretary , Robinson S . D ., Jack J . D ., Metcalfe P . M . D . of 0 .,

Carter Organist , Pinder I . G ., Kirtley , Buckle , Bennison , and MoBride Stewards . Among the brethren present were Bros . Nixey ( Mayor of Hartlepool ) , Simpson , Harrison , Bennett , Lilley , Hurworth , Borjeau , and Farmer . A banquet was subsequently held , at the

King a Head Hotel , High Stieet , when about 50 sat down to a sumptuous repast provided by host Buttervt iok . The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . Garry , Martin , Bennison , Marston , Borjeau , Harrison , and Farmer . Bro . Harworth officiated aa pianist .

FRANKLIN LODGE , No . 838

ON Wednesday evening , the 30 th ult ., Bro . Gane W . M . and the Officera and Brethren of the above Lodge gave as invitation