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Bros Percy E . Land W . M ., Fras . Long I . P . M ., Ramsey Knight S . W ., George Rurslem P . M . Treas ., J . C Gillman P . P . S . G . D . Secretary , W . Yeadon S . D ., John Done J . D ., H . Russell I . G ., H . P . Jones P . M . P . P . G . E ., David Johnson P . M . D . C , Wm . Blears P . M ., John Morris P . M ., T . L . Frith , Thos . farter C . H . Moss , Hermann Preston , W . Lees , Josh . Kennerley , F . H . Krause . Visitors : —H . E . Box 1633 J . D ., E . H . Flower P . M . P . G . Tyler E . L . Tyler .

The Lodge was opened in due form at 6 * 15 , when the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed , and a ballot was taken for Mr . Samuel Wollam , Moss Side , Manchester . This proved successful , when the Brethren adjourned for tea .

Ou re-assembling , Mr . Samuel Wollam was initiated by tho W . M ., who was ably assisted by his Officers , the S . W . giving the Working Tools and the Charge in a very efficient manner , in the unavoidable absence of the J . W . ( Bro . Preston ) through illness . After hearty good wishes had been expressed the Lodge was closed .

At the social board which followed , after the Loyal toasts had been honoured , the health of the Initiate was proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by him in a few well chosen remarks . Bro . Jones , proposing the health of the W . M ., in his remarks said , if we havo not got a Master in the chair of K . S . who fills it in bulk , we certainly have one who can do his work well , and has the working of his Lodge and Masonry at heart .

The W . M . feelingly replied , and other toasts followed , relieved by songs and recitations given by Bros . Eussell , Yeadon , Blears , Krause , Long and Preston . Bro . Long presided at the pianoforte .

AT the regular meeting held on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , after the minutes had been adopted , Mr . William Warner and Mr . Alfred William Kitcatt were initiated . The Lodge was then advanced and Bros . Griffin , Loveless , Dolling , Parnell and Fowels were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft .

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Bro . C Alexander W . M . then presented Bro . I . G . Jordan I . P . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , with a beautiful Past Master's jewel , and in a few well chosen remarks congratulated him on the respect in which he was held by the Brethren . Bro . Jenkins , on behalf of the nineteen initiates during the past year , presented Bro . Jordan with a Past Master's Apron . Bro . Jordan thanked the Brethren for their very handsome presents . o o o

WILBERFORCE LODGE . No . 2134

THE installation of Bro . A . Spring took place at Hull , on the 9 th inst ., in the presence of a large gathering of members and Visiting Brethren . Bro . T . T . Davis P . M . P . P . G . St . B . performed tho ceremony , after which the Officers were invested . The installation banquet followed .

COTEHELE LODGE . No . 2166

THE annual meeting was held on Monday , 1 st inst ., when Bro . J . James W . M .-elect was installed by Bro . C . T . Pearce , assisted by a Board of Installed Masters . The Officers were invested for the year , and after the transaction of other business an adjournment was made to Smale ' s Steam-packet Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided . The Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

THORNHAM LODGE , No . 2279 . THE annual festival and installation took place at the Half Way House , Eoyton , on Wednesday , 27 th ult ., and proved one of the most successful ever held . The Lodge was honoured by the presence of several visitors , of whom Bro . Abbott P . P . G . D . C . acted as Installing Master , and Bro . Hilton undertook the duty of the investiture of Officers . Bro . J . Clegg I . P . M . presented , the Working Tools to the newly installed Bro . J . E . Harrison , and Bro . Eiley delivered the Charge .

The banquet was presided over by Bro . Harrison W . M ., and Bro . J . R . Meanock acted as Director of Ceremonies . The fact that Bros . Abbott and Hilton had been specially invited from Manchester to perform the duties of installation , was a sufficient guarantee

that the quality of their work would be of an excellent description , and in every respect they fully maintained the standard of efficiency and martinet correctness of ritual which has made them so popular among the Brethren of Cottonopolis .

The social board which followed dinner was of a very agreeable kind , and during the toasts an opportunity was taken to accord a hearty vote of thanks to those who were responsible for the successful carrying out of the duties of installation . In his reply , Bro . Abbott drew attention to the forthcoming festival to be held at the Botanical Gardens , Old Trafford , on 3 rd July .

Bro . Harrison W . M . dilated upon the fact that the Lodge had for some time been labouring adversely , but had at last got into smooth waters , and he entertained strong hopes that ere long they would be enabled to assist in a substantial manner the various Masonic Charities .

ORDE-POWLETT LODGE , No . 2391

ON Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . W . H . Johnson was installed W . M . of this Lodge at Middlesbrough , the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . W . J . Watson P . M . A large number of Brethren were present . The W . M . appointed the Officers for the year , and after the ceremony the Brethren dined together in the banqueting hall of the Masonic Hall . o o o

EOYAL AECH

ROYAL SUSSEX CHAPTER , No . 342 . ON Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., the annual installation of Principals took place at tho Freemasons' Hall , Commercial Eoad , Portsmouth , when Comp . Glazebrook P . M . 342 was installed 1 st Principal , Comp . Suter P . M . 1834

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2 nd Principal , and Comp . E . Payne P . M . 342 3 rd Principal . The ceremony of installation was most impressively performed by Comp . G . F . Lancaster P . Z . and P . G . A . S . E . The 1 st Principal then invested his Officers for the ensuing year , and the usual banquet followed .

DE PERCY CHAPTER , No . 636 . THE regular convocation was held on Friday of last week , at Morpeth , under the presidency of Comp . W . Davison Z . P . G . A . S . E ., there being a good attendance of members . The meeting was favoured with a visit from the Provincial Grand Chapter , the following Officers being present : —Comps . J . Cartmel Eidley

P . Z . P . P . G . H ., Charles Eoupe P . Z . P . P . G . O ., J . Carmon P . Z . P . P . G . S . B ., Edward Forster P . Z . P . P . G . St . B ., John Tweedy Z . P . G . St . B ., and others . o o o NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT .

AT the Cock Tavern , Highbury Corner , on Monday , 9 th inst ., there were present Companions Lardner M . E . Z ., Snelling H ., George J ., Gregory Treasurer , J . Osborn S . E ., Hanes N ., E . Pain Walkden P . S ., Galloway acting Candidate , PastP . McDowall , Chamborlayne , Edmonds , Tuok , and others . The ceremony of Exaltation was rehearsed in a very perfect manner , and the business being ended the Chapter was closed .

Companions are cordially invited to visit the Chapter at their new quarters on Monday nights , when every courtesy and accommodation is shown by our excellent friend Comp . Tuck , the Manager of the old " Cook . "

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Alhambra . —Among the more recently added attractions at this popular place of amusement is " The Beautiful Geraldine , " who made a re-appearance here on Thursday of last week , after an absence from London of four or five years . Her skill as a trapeze performer is marvellous , and in her daring and ability she is probably without a rival . Her principal feat , the aerial flight , is especially clever , and seen to great advantage in the spacious and most convenient Alhambra . Mile . Vohare contributes some acrobatic

performances which form another attractive feature in the programme , which is also strengthened by a burlesque lion taming sketch by the Brothers Griffiths , which is likely to achieve almost as great a popularity as their " Blondin Donkey" did a few years back . The other items of the programme are almost equally deserving of special mention , notably the beautiful spectacle " Ali Baba , " but space compels us to stop , with the injunction to our readers , however , to go and judge for themselves whether the fare provided by the management is not entertaining as well as excellent .

Empire . —A novelty was provided here last week in the form of a clever sketch— "A traveller's troubles in Monkeyland , " given by the Brothers Lomas , who claim to be tho finest imitators of monkeys in the world , and are certainly very clever and amusing in their performances . Several new songs have been introduced , while the general high character of the programme is well sustained .

Palace . —A neat and attractive novelty was introduced here last week , when Mr . Henry Lee commenced an engagement to give a series of elaborate portraits of " Great men—past and present . " His performance is a remarkable one , as illustrating the rapidity with which changes may be made , but apart from this—and far more important—is the morked ability of the delineator in regard to facial and general " get up , " as well as his skill as an elocutionist . At the introductory performance Mr . Lee commenced with a

representation of " Shakespeare , " and then delivered the poet ' s well known lines commencing " All the world's a stage , " with considerable effect . This was followed by an almost immediate change into a representation of the Czar , in turn followed by the three German Emperors , with Prince Bismarck , Dickens , Tennyson and Mr . Gladstone as a conclusion , all being marvellous portraits , and what may be rightly termed faithful reproductions . The other items of the programme are as varied , entertaining and attractive as ever , and are nightly enjoyed by appreciative audiences .

Royal Aquarium . —The Aquarium has tho strongest bill of Easter attractions yet put forth . The performances commence at 10 a . m ., continuing uninterruptedly up to 11 * 40 p . m ., and for one shilling entrance visitors can remain the whole day and evening . Amongst the many and varied items there are more sensational and remarkable turns than have ever yet been witnessed in one building . The principal performances of the day and evening will commence at 2 and 7 , but as early as 10 a . m . there is an

hour ' s comical conjuring entertainment , and from 11 to 1 a great central stage variety show . Over one hundred- Artists are engaged , and whilst retaining in the programme most of the leading artistes whose feats are the surprise of London , several others are specially engaged for the six weeks ' great Easter holiday carnival . Swimming performances take place at intervals , at which every style of fancy and trick swimming is executed by professional lady and gentlemen swimmers .

A circular has been issued in connection with a proposed bazaar to raise £ 1 , 500 on behalf of the Building Fund of Mother Lodge , Kilwinning . The bazaar will be held in the Trades ' House , Glasgow , early in December of this year , and if the sum named is realised the Lodge will be placed in a sound financial

position . " Looking back on the ancient history and traditions of Mother Kilwinning , " continues the circular , " and considering her unique position in Scottish Freemasonry , the committee

have every confidence in making this appeal , and they feel assured that the Brethren of all the Lodges will give a ready and generous support . " Bros . Laurence Mathieson and John Milne , Kilwinning , are the joint Secretaries .