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pcsad as a joining member of the Lodge . The election of Officers f . » r the ensning year was then proceeded with , the ballot proving unanimous in favour of Bro . Simpson S . W . as Master , and of Br ~ ) . Besant as Treasurer ( re-elected ) . Tho rontino business being

concluded , Bro . Edward Macbean read the paper for tlio evening . which was entitled " Scottish Freemasonry in tlie preaont era , " and in the subsequent discussion many brethren took part . A hearty vote of thanks waa accorded to the lecturer , and the bre-hron adjourned fco refreshment .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211 .

rilHE season opened on Tuesday last . Tho members assembled at 1 the Albion , Aldersgate-street , under tho presidency of the WJSI ., Bro . Alex . Dickson , who was snpported by P . M . 's Alfred Green ( Treasurer ) , W . Radcliffe ( Secretary ) , T . H . Peirce , Dr . Waters , F . J . Hentsch , and W . W . Morgan ; Lin field S . W ., Nash

J . W ., King S . D ., Orlton Cooper I . G ., Banks Tyler ; Bros . Jamos Withers , Parsons , H . Green , Cookrell , and several other members and visitors . After preliminaries , two candidates wore proposed for initiatitn afc next meeting , and after routine work Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of a bauquet , and spent an hour or So in harmony .

ST . AUGUSTINE LODGE , No . 972 .

THE installation of Bro . R . M . Morcer took place afc the Masonic Temple , Canterbury , on Thursday , 4 th inst ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . Ward , in the presence of a goodly assemblage of brethren . After the ceremony tho brethren retired to the Royal

Fountain Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet waa admirably served by Bro . H . Ward . Tho nsual Masonio toasts were given , interspersed with songs and glees , by Mr . 0 . Kenningham , Bros . Plant , Higgins , and Rhodes , under the direction of Bro . J . Plant .

OLIVE UNION LODGE , No . 1304 . THE annual festival took place on Thursday , 4 th instant . Bro . J . Hadden was duly installed as W . M . for the ensning year ,

Bro . tho Rev . J . Chalmers most ably acting as Installing Officer . Tho newly-installed W . M . then invested his Officers , as follow : — Broa . Musgrave I . P . M ., Kimo S . W ., Walter J . W ., Ward Treasurer , Clitherow P . M . Secretary , Bev . J . A . Chalmers P . M . Chaplain , Short S . D ., Julland J . D ., Ottwny I . G ., Marcham Tyler . Tho brethren afterwards adjourned to fche Bull Hotel , where the usual banquet took place .

EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .

AT a largely-attended meeting of the brethren of this Lodge , afc their Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , on Monday night , Bro . S . J . Dalton the Senior Warden was elected Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year ; Bro . G . Balmford waa re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Hall was appointed Tyler . The installation of tho Worshipful Master will take place on Monday , 12 th November .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 ,

THE regular meeting of this flourishing young Lodge took place at tho Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Monday , tho Sth instant , when Bro . Lawrence W . M . presided . Bros . Ayling P . M . 975 P . Z . 73 1381 acting I . P . M ., Price P . M . 177 acting S . W ., Brown J . W ., Gardner Secretary , Hopkins acting I . G ., VVimpey S . D ., Waldon J . D ,, Rawlins

D . C , Smither Organist , Hopkins and Kenyon Stewards . Visitors—Bros . Gammon 701 , Richardson 1507 , Thomas 1000 , Chapman 255 , Villiers 1194 , Ceilings 1950 , and several other brethren . Lodge having beeu opened in due form , Bro . Skinner was raised to tho sublime degree of M . M ., and Bros . Hartshorn and Phillips wore

passed . The ballot proving unanimous in favour of Mr . William James Bull , he was duly initiated . The wholo of tho ritual being delivered in a praiseworthy manner by the W . M . Afterwards the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , provided by Bro . Brill . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Iu proposing the

Health of his Officers , Bro . Laurence congratulated the Lodge on their efficiency , and especially thanked Bro . Hopkins for his assistance ; aa a good I . G . alwaya makes a good W . M . he was sure the Lodge would have pleasure in looking upon him as a future W . M . Some capital songs , & c , were contributed during the after proceedings .

WHITWELL LODGE . No . 2104

ON Tuesday the annual festival was held in tho Masonic Hall , Stockton . Bro . J . F . Craggs installed Bro . VV . Sudlow S . W . in the chair of K . S ., in succession to Bro . R . Appleton . Tho following brethren were appointed Officers for the ensning year : Bros . Bago S . W ., Seaman J . W ., Broome Secretary , Long Treasurer , Gaston S . D .,

Harrison J . D ., Raimes I . G ., Appleton S . S ., Taylor J . S ., Smith Tyler . Bro . G . Lazonby acted as D . C . Subsequently the brethren , with a number of ladies—altogether npwards of 80—dined in tho banqueting hall .

Southwark Lodge of Instruction , No . 879 . —A very interesting and pleasant evening was spent on Thursday , the 4 tb instant , at this Lodgo of Instruction , held at the Sir Garnet Wolseley , \ l- therhithe New-road , when somo 40 members met to do honour to their esteemed Preceptor , Bro . VV . Beavis P . M . and

Secretary 879 and W . M . 1310 , who recently had tho distinction of Provincial rank conferred upon him by the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex . After the ordinary bnsiness of the Lodge had been tranpncod , Bro . Walter Martin P . M . 879 occupied the chair , and

alluded to tho indefatigable and willing way in which Bro . Beavis had pi veil instruction to tho brethren attending „ ho Lodge , and how deh ' ghted thoy all wero when thry heard of the well-deserved honour ho had received—an honour which the brethren of the Southwark Lodge appreciated very highly , as it waa the first time thafc either of

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its members had attained that distinction . In addressing Bro . Beavia , Bro . Martin explained how unanimous tho brethren were in their desire to mark , in some slight manner , their high estimation of his invariable courtesy and kindness ; aud they thought they could uot do better than present him with the full dress clothing

of Grand Pursuivant of Middlesex , and in investing Brother Beavia with it , on behalf of the subscribers , ho assured him of their earnest desire for his long-continued health and happiness , and their hope that for many years to come he would wear the clothing with kindly thoughts of the esteem and regard in which he was held by

all the brethren of tho Southwark Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Beavia , who on rising to respond met with quite an ovation , thanked the brethren for their very valuable and appropriate gift , and aaanred them that he appreciated very highly the kind feelinga which had

been just expressed towards him . It was alwaya a pleasure to him to be of service to any member of tho Lodge , and the many happy hours he had spent in it , and the invariable kindness he had received at tho hands of the brethren would ever be in his recollection .

The handsome gift they had been pleased to bestow upon him that evening he should consider a tie of affection to the Lodge he waa so proud of , and for whioh he had worked with ao much pleasure , and he should always wear it with pride and gratification . After again expressing hia earnest thanks for the kindness of the brethren ,

Bro . Beavia resumed his seat amidst hearty applause and congratulations . The apron ( together with the collar and gauntlets ) was enclosed in a handsome leather case , which bore tho following inscription : —

" Presented to Brother W . Beavis , P . M . and Secretary 879 , and W . M . 1310 , Provincial Grand Pursuivant Middlesex , by the members of the Southwark Lodge of Instruction , as a token of their esteem and regard , and in recognition of his valuable services as Preceptor . 4 th October 1888 . "

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Olympic—Miss Agnes Hewitt revived " The Two Orphans" afc this theatre on Thursday . Appealing , as this play does , to the heart of every one , ifc is sure to be acceptable . The several incidents in connection with tho work are well-known to frequenters of tho theatres , and on this occasion they were given with much care and

precision . The story of the two orphan girls ia wonderfully well constructed , and notwithstanding it ia fourteen yeara since the play was produced it is found to be still to the taste of the present generation . Each incident ia carefully led up to by another , while the interest is nofc allowed to abate for an instant . Much of this success

was undoubtedly due to the artistes engaged . More than one of the old caste ia included in the present ; foremost of these is Mr . Henry Neville , whose embodiment of the cripple was most praiseworthy . Mr . Charles Sugden also played his old part of the Chevalier de Vaudray , in a way thafc left nothing to be desired . Mrs . Huntley

once moro has one of the parts she seema to delight in ; her acting as the hypocritical La Froohard was most powerful . One of the best played parts was that undertaken by Miss Agnes Hewitt ; her blind girl at once invoked the sympathies of her audience . This is one of tho best parts Miss Hewitt has yefc undertaken . Mr . Fred

Gould gave us a bullying Pierre , while Mr . F . Motley Wood was amusing as Picard . M'ss Marie Lewes scored well by her careful , yet effective , acting as Henriette . Mr . F . G . Darbishire was uneasy as fche Count de Liniere , while Miss Talbot was not powerful enough

for tho Countess . Miss Helen Ferrers will do better if she does not pitch her words in such a high key . Mr . Courtneidge as the Doctor , and Miss F . Kingsley as the Superior at tho Saltpetriere worked with discretion . The piece was well received , and a hearty call was accorded Miss Hewitt and others at the close .

Toole S . —Tho success thafc we predicted for " Pepita " haa been fully realised . On visiting this theatre one evening this week we found a very good audience , which seemed greatly amused at the fun caused by this taking opera , while the different artistes appeared in capital fettle . Everything went smoothly , and encores were

numerous throughout the evening . Miss Wadman and Miss Cutler sang capitally , while Mr . Walter Marnock and Mr . Frank Seymour wero exceedingly funny throughout . Their duet , "My excellent

friend , " was encored several times . Mr . Frank Wyatfc is now the Pedrillo , and is very amusing , while Mr . Horace Lingard lent him good aid as Inigo . " Pepita" may be said to be one of the brightest and most amusing operas London haa seen for some time .

Com Exchange Glee Cltlb . —Amongst the most successful of our Metropolitan Musical Societies the " Corn Exchange Glee Club" undoubtedly takes high rank . The opening night of tho Tenth Season was fixed for Wednesday last , when there was a full attendance of the members and their friends , at tho Corn Exchange

Hotel , Mark Lane . Mr . Gough was fche Chairman of the evening , while Bro . John Newton was in his accustomed place as Hon . Secretary . A capital programme was gone through , the artistes assisting being Brothers Arthur Thompson , Fred Bevan , Henry Taylor , Herbert Schartau and Edward Plater , with Masters

Steward and Gwymer . The future days of meeting are fixed for 24 th instant , 14 th and 28 th November , 12 th December , 9 th and 23 rd January , 13 th and 27 th February , 13 th and 27 th March , and

10 th April . We can cordially recommend our Brother Craftsmen who are not members to make an effort to secure an invitation for one or other of theso meetings ; we can guarantee they will be satisfied with tbe entertainment provided . .

Alexandra Palace . —Thursday , the 18 th instant , promises to be one of the most brilliant days which has been witnessed at the Alexandra Palace during a season characterised by the most successful days that has over beeu known in the history of the Palace . Tho general manager is arranging a Harvest Festival , whioh will