Twelfth Night Entertainment At The Girls' School.

TWELFTH NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .

THE annual Twelfth Night entertainment to the pupils remaining in the Eoyal Masonio Institution for Girls during the Christmas holidays , was given on Friday evening , the 5 th iust . There was a very largo attendance of brethren and ladies on the occasion , notwithstanding tho miserable weather . Tho entertainment , which was thoroughly enjoyed , consisted of tea and coffee at half past five , and

Lieutenant Cole ' s well known ventriloquial entertainment at six . At seven there was dancing in the largo hall , and the Twelfth cake and other refreshments to the children , and the company at eight . The Twelfth cake was , as usual , presented by Brother Louis and Mrs . Hirsch . At a quarter to nine Dr . Lynn gave his conjuring entertainment , which was followed during the rest of the evening by dancing . The whole of the proceedings wore highly satisfactory .

Devon Masonic Educational Fund.

DEVON MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FUND .

A MEETING of this institution was held at the Huyshe Masonio Temple , Princes-place , Plymouth , on 29 th ult . Bro . Eichard Lose P . M . P . P . G . P . Vice-President , occupied the ohair . There was a

large amount of bnsiness on the agenda paper , bnt in the absence of Bro . Curteis the motion in his name was adjourned to the annual meeting . It was also proposed to adjourn the consideration of a large nnmber of alterations in the Bye-laws , but it was decided by a large majority to consider and determine the matter then . Bro . V . Bird gave his reason for proposing the alterations in a lengthy speech .

The brethren present , however , did not think they would be any improvement , and one proposed erasure having been negatived , all tbe other proposed alterations were withdrawn . Bros . Eev . W . Whittley , A . E . Lnscombe , and J . A . Christie , were elected Scrutineers , and they having chosen Bro . Whittley as their Chairman , a ballot was taken for the election of one child on the Fund . There were four

candidates , three of whom applied for tbe second time . The result of the poll was that case No . 3 , the sou of a late Brother of Lodge 1205 , a Sergeant in the Eoyal Marine Light Infantry , was elected , with a total nnmber , including 205 brought forward , of 712 votes . Case No . 1 carries forward 59 votes , No . 2 carries on 83 votes , and No . 4 94 votes . The Charity , now firmly established , requires only to be more widely known amongst the Lodges to become one ol

the mosfc valuable in the Order . Whilst the Financial Committee certainly never refuse the ten guineas to qualify for a Vice-President , or the five guineas for a Life Governor , they wish especially to rely on tbe annual subscriptions of five shillings , and if the Charity Stewards will give their valuable assistance , many more candidates could and would be elected . Thanks were cordially given to Bro . Lose for his able Presidency , to the Scrutineers for the performance of their arduous duties , and to the Treasurer and Secretary .

The Home For Fatherless Girls.

THE HOME FOR FATHERLESS GIRLS .

CONCERT AT BELMONT HALL . ON Thursday last week , in the Belmont Hall , Grafton-sqaare , Clapham , a concert was given in aid of the Home for Fatherless Girls . " A Message Across the Sea , " by Madame Worrell , was warmly applauded , but her rendition of " I Dreamed a Dream , " which is a gem of melody , was encored , when she substituted "Three Old Maids , " in so charming a manner as to create a genuine furore Miss Lizzie Dunkley made a favourable impression by her graceful

and pretty manners , whilst her rendering of " Auntie" displayed cultivated style , distinctness of enunciation and sweet expression , She was awarded hearty testimony of appreciation . The pianoforte solos of Madame Traynor , " Home , Sweet Home , " and " La Pasquinade , " constituted one of the most successful features of the pro . gramme . Bro . Egbert Roberts sang " Big Ben " with fine gusto , his

rich and powerful tones fairly astonishing the audience . Bro . Chaplin Henry gave " The Brave Old Temeraire " iu his usual spirited style , and was equally felicitous with the " Wolf . " Bro . G . S . Graham iu his bnfifo song , " Awfully Jolly , or the Christmas Party , " provoked much laughter , and his " Perverted Proverbs " produced most

ludicrous merriment and unbounded applause . Miss Browning , Miss Louisa Distin , Miss Isabel Browning , Miss Amy Graham , Mr . Sinclair Dunn , Bro . Theodore Distin , Mr . Plant Martin , Mr . John Pietroni , and and Mr . L'Estrange also contributed their valuable services towards one of the most successful entertainments ever held at Clapham .

COUNT MOMKE ON GAMBETTA . —It is related at the time of the Franco-German War that some German Officers were one evening ridiculing Gambetta and his armies , when Count Moltke , who was standing near , remarked , "Yes , gentlemen , that is all very well ; nevertheless it took us no more than a month to beat the great disiplined army of France , but it took no less than five months to beat recruits and mobiles . Indeed , M . Gambetta ' s levee en masse

so astonished us soldiers , that we shall have to stndy this question during long years of peace . " The interest is now necessarily revived in the details of that tremendous struggle between France and Germany , the issue of which still forms the key to the present state of Europe . In view of this the Publishers have determined to issue immediately , in monthly parts at 7 d , a new Illustrated Edition of Cassell ' s History of the Franco-Gtrman War , with about 500 illustrations .

Mr . John Spencor has moved his business of a wrought-iron tube manufacturer to Wednesbury , he having purchased tho Globe Tube-Works , which were for many years conducted by the late firm of Whitehouse & Co . ( Limited ) . Thoso works were established in 1847 . His London address ( 3 Qaeen-street-piace , Cannon-street , E . C . ) will remain the same .

The Home For Fatherless Girls.

Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , No . 22 . —A meeting was held on Monday evening , 1 st January , at lirother MoDiarmaid ' s , tho Cambria , Cambria-road , Loughborongh-juuotion Present—Bros . Littlewood P . M . 780 W . M ., Banks S . W ., Westley J . W ., BIcDiarmaid Treasurer , McKinley Secretary , Keyso S . D ., Warren J . D ., Johnson Preceptor , Long Inner Guard . P . M . ' s Bros . Price , Spencer , Westmore . Lodge was opened with the usual for .

malities , and the minutes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Prince answered the questions leading to the third degree . Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of passing was most ably rehearsed . Bro . Westley next worked the third section of tho lecture . A voto of thanks was nnanimously passed to Bro . Littlewood , the brethren having been greatly edified by his most efficient working . There being no further Masonic bnsiness , tho Lodge was elcsed in ancient form , and adjourned till Monday evening , the 8 th instant .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at th ° Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate-road , on Saturday the 6 th insfc . Brothers Galer W . M ., Ashton S . W ., F . W . Jones J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , C . Lorkin Treasurer , Venning S . D ., Archer J . D ., J . Ehodes I . G . j also Bros . 0 . K . Killick sen ., Hickman , Long , Houghton , Dixie , Weeden , Gribbell , A . M . Marks , Richardson , Hirst ,

Nicholls , J . A . Powell , & o . The nsual formalities were observed in opening , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then ably rehearsed , Brother C . Lorkin officiating as candidate . Lodge was called off , and called on , after whioh the W . M . gave the charge to the initiate . Brother

Pearcy worked the fourth and fifth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Brother Ashton was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was carried that ( tbe Bye Laws of this Lodge of Instruction be re-printed , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — The ceremony of installation was rehearsed in this Lodge at its meeting at the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 29 th ult ., when there was a good attendance of members and friends . Bro . James Stevens P . M . and Preceptor officiated as Installing Master , and carried out the ceremony in fnll , installing Bro . J . N .

Bato as W . M ., Bro . Thomas Poore P . M . acting as M . C . The following brethren were invested as Officers , viz . : —Bros . F . Thurston P . M . and Treasurer S . W ., KHngenstein J . W ., M . E . Stokes S . D ., C . H . Wiltshire J . D ., H . H . Wiltshire I . G . At the conclusion of the business of installation a vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens was carried , and ordered to be recorded on the minntes . Bro . Thurston was elected W . M . for the ensning week , and the Lodgo was then closed in perfect harmony .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Hold at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pocraall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 9 th January . Present .- —Bros . T . Clark , W . M . Robinson S . W ., Wardell J . W ., Christian S . D ., Smyth J . D ., Collins I . G ., F . Carr Sec , Wallington P . M . Preceptor , and others , The Lodge was opened iu dno form , and the minntes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . Bro . Carr offered himself a candidate for passing , waa inter , rogated and entrusted . Tho Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Carr was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . T . Clark then vacated the chair , and tho Preceptor occupied tbe same and rehearsed the ceremony of Installation , Bro . Clark being the

candidate for the Master ' s chair . Lodge was regularly closed in the third ancl second degrees . Bro . Clark invested the Officers . Bro . Wallington then delivered the addresses in a most eloquent manner . Bro . Robinson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his Officers in rotation . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

Alexandra Palace Lodge of Instruction , No . 1541 . — The above Lodge of Instruction , which also embraces the dual character of a social and harmonic c ' . ub , now holds its meetings at the Station Tavern , Camberwell New-road , of which Bro . Sims , of the Dnke of Connaught , No . 1558 , is the host , and ho certainly has made excellent accommodation for these gatherings . On Saturday last

about forty brethren were present ; the business is commenced on these nights with great punctuality . On this evening it was the working of the ceremony and lectures of the first degree . The offices were filled as follows .- —Bros . Stunt W . M ., Spencer S . W ., Maxted J . W ., Stokes S . D ., Appleton J . D ., Spicier I . G . Preceptor and President , J . R . Stacey , Dawson Treasurer . The ceremony of

initition was very correctly rehearsed by the W . M ., Biro . Lnckhnrst being the candidate ; and afterwards the first , second , third , fourth , and fifth sections of the lecture , the whole of the brethren being well np to tbe work . Bro . Tidsley , of the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge , was elected as a member . Bro . Maxted was appointed W . M . for the ensning week .

Several announcements having been made , the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then resolved themselves iuto a social party , Bro . Webb , of the Kingston Lodge , being called to Jhe chair . A number of excellent songs and recitations were given , and an hour or two was spent in complete harmony ancl the genuine spirit of Masonry .

Zetland Lodge No . 1071 . —A silver flagon , privately subscribed for by the members , was lately presented to their respected Treasurer . Ou it was engraved " Presented to the W . Bro Foxwell P . M . as a token of esteem ancl affection , by the brethren of Zetland

Lodge , No . 1071 , Paltash , of which Lodge he was one of the founders , and for fourteen years the Treasnrer . December , 1882 . " It was intended to be , and was , a surprise to the worthy recipient , who is held in deserved esteem by the brethren of his own and other Lodges .