Installation Meetings, &C.

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . THE installation meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on the 5 th instant , at tho Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bro . E . Child W . M ., E . Humphrevs S . W ., C . Skinner J . W ., J . Ken oh P . G . P . Treasurer , J . B . Sly Secretary , T . Palmer J . D ., Langdon I . G ., J . Elvin D . C , Q . Quitman ; Past Masters J . Quitman , T . W . Cooper , W . Walters , C . Burmeistor , Willson , and a numerous attendance of members and Visitors , amongst whom

were Bros . R . Pierpoinfc J . D . 177 , F . G . Baker P . M . 753 , H . J . Bell 40-1 , S . A . Cooper P . M . 1637 , W . J . Crnmp J . W . G . S . 58 , W . B . Date P . M . 31 , J . C . Smith 17-11 , A . Price 1 G 08 , Hine 1 « 77 , P . J . Georgo 957 , E . Farwig P . M . 180 , Crump G . S ., A . J . Altman P . M . 1657 CO ., T . Prieday 907 , H . Venn P . M . 23 , 0 . Latreille W . M . 1260 , Verity , C . Wentworth I . G . 101 , J . Speller 1677 , Liddall W . M . Bedford

Lodge , J . T . Wimperis G . S . P . M . 91 , J . Hnrdell J . W . 1318 , Rogers 1670 , G . A . Barclay J . D . 1608 , Arnold 1670 , A . S . Harrison 1269 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . After due observance of preliminaries , ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . C . J . Bishenden and W . S . Vorley , who were unanimously accepted ancl duly initiated into the Order in a very efficient and perfect manner .

A Board of Installed Masters was in due course opened , and Bro . E . Humphreys S . W . and W . M . elect was presented and duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M . Bro . Child . On the re-admission of the brethren the customary salutations were given . The W . M . in eloquent and appropriate terms appointed ancl invested his Officers : E . Child I . P . M ., Skinner S . W ., Bauman J . W ., J . Kench P . G . P . Treas .,

J . B . Sly Secretary , Palmer S . D ., Langdon J . D ., J . Elvin I . G ., Schott D . C , C . Quitman W . S ., P . Bale Organist , Church Tyler . Bro . James Kench P . G . P . acted efficiently ns D . C ., applause following each investiture . The report of the audit committee was accepted . Hearty good wishes were given and Lodgo was closed . Tho brethren then sat down to a sumptuous and recherche banqnt and dessert that

gave great satisfaction . The W . M ., who ably presided , proposed the Loyal toasts . Proposing that of the R . W . the Earl of Lathom and the rest of tho Grand Officers , he would associate with it the name of a brother , a member of this Lodge , Bro . James Kench P . G . P ., who had received Grand honours . Bro . James Kench P . G . Pursuivant was pleased ancl proud to respond . This was his mother Lodge ,

ancl he felt great prido tha *" . he had won the Grand honours conferred on him . Bro . Child I . P . M . then said , when the I . P . M . takes the gavel the brethren know that it is to propose the health of the W . M ., who iu this case was in every way qualified to fill the chair . The Visitors had not seen his working ; ho however had , and knew it was perfect ; a more worthy Master thoy conld not have . Strict he might be in the

dnties of the chair , but a more urbane ruler they conld not meet . He would ask them to give the toast a hearty reception . Bro . Child ' s emarks were heard with loud applause . Bro . Oswald sang tho Toredar song , so successfully that the last verso was repeated . The W . M . in reply said he felt at a loss for words . Having been elected the W-M ., it was a pleasure to him to

follow such worthy Masters . He had been but a few years in Freemasonry , bnt he could say his efforts would be for tho welfare of the Lodge , ancl he hoped to have their assistance in carrying out the duty required of him . The W . M . then said , what he had next to propose was the toast of the evening , —the newly initiated brethren . He was sure they had been impressed with the ceremony , and felt

respect for the noble Order they had entered . He hoped Bros . Vorley and Bishenden would eventually become lights in Freemasonry . Bro . J . Kench P . G . P . sang the E . A . song . Bro . Vorley thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions , and the brethren for tho enthusiastic manner they had responded to them ; he was sure he shonld never regret his introduction into Freemasonry . Bro . Bishenden followed ,

m a brief but appropriate speech . The W . M . next complimented the . Visitors , the Lodge waa always proud to seo them ; he would call on Bros . Crnmp , Latreille , Liddall , Wimperis , Venn , and Hnrdell , who severally replied . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Immediate Past Master Bro . Child , who had in every way upheld the dignity of the Lodge . He had pleasure in presenting him with

something in a tangible form , and that was a jewel . No brother who had passed tho chair had better earned it . It was by a unanimous vote it had been given him , and while placing it on his breast , he ( the W . M . ) hoped he might live long to exhibit it . The jewel is of elegant design , beautifully mounted , and bears the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . R . Child P . M . by the members of La Tolerance

Lodge 538 , in recognition of his services as W . M . 1881-1882 . " Bro . Child thanked the Worshipful Master for presenting him with the jewel ; he shonld wear [ it with pride . The toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge followed , conpled with the name of the oldest member of that body , Bro . Wilson . The toast of the Treasurer nnd Secretary camo next , and to theso a hearty response was given .

The Officers wero not overlooked , and tho W . M . trusted the selection ho had made bad given satisfaction . Tbo Tyler ' s toast followed , and tho brethren departed , after expressing to Uio W . M . the great gratification they had experienced . Bro . Fowls Bale , ! ' •Foster , Schott , Arthur Oswald , A . R . Rogers , and Bishenden contributed to the harmony .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 198—At the . Tolly farmers ' , Southgate Road , on Saturday , tho 7 th inst . Present—Bros «•V . Forgo W . M ., A . Ferrar S . W ., H . ' Unll J . W ., Pearcv Preceptor Rentier Secretary , F . "W . Jones S . D ., A . W . Marks J . D .. Osborn I . G . "roH . I . P . Cohen , D . Most , Catling , 0 . Lorkie , & c . Lodge open" ! an d minntes wero read and confirmed . The ceremony of nn ' nV . io !

was rehearsed , Bro . Catling candidate . Bro . Ferrar was duly elf otei 7 ? P ^ ide at the next mooting . A cordial vote of thanks w , < :-; : ; wai de < the \ V . M . for the excellent manner ho had discharged the du tie . ' ; for LI . < nrst time in this Lod go of Instruetion . A letter of condolence ivie ordered to be sent to the family of tho late Bro . Fvsh . All busincs & emg ended , Lod ge was closed .

Installation Meetings, &C.

St . Michael ' s Lodge , Ho . 211—The regular meeting of this Lodgo was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate Street , on Tuesday the 10 th instant . Bro . W . Radcliflb [ . P . M . occupied the chair in tho unavoidable absence of Bro . Dr . Waters W . M . Amongst tho Officers present being Bros . Usher Back S . W ., W . E . Young J . W ., Chas . Greenwood P . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . W . Morgan Secretary ,

F . J . Hentsch S . D ., T . II . Peirce J . D ., A . Withers P . M . as I . G ., C . T . Speight Tyler . T . II . Lavers P . M ., A . Green P . M ., Crapper , Nash , ancl Martin Organist . Lodge having been opened and minutes oftho previous mooting read and confirmed , Bro . Croft was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Tho bye-laws of tho Lodgo having been read , Bro . Usher Back S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for tho

ensuing year , and suitably acknowledged tho honour conferred upon him . Bro . Greenwood was re-elected Treasurer , ancl Bro . Speight re-appointed Tyler . A voto of condolence with tho family of Bro . Hitch , who was present at last meeting , but had died in tho interval , was passed , ancl the other business having been disposed of , Lodge

was closed . It should be remarked that Bro . Hitch was a promising young Mason . Ho took a leading part in connection with tho recent ) vote of condolence to tho family of tho lato Bro . Douglas Drysdale P . M ., and these circumstances mako his death the more conspicuous as well as the more regrettable .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road Dalston . Present : —Bros . Dignam W . M ., Edwards S . W ., Wardell J . W ., Smyth S . D ., Christian J . D ., Thos . Clark I . G ., F . Carr Hon . Secretary , P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . Brasted , Baker , Glass , Floyd , Darnell , Robinson , Allen , Jones , C . Lorkin , Bunker . The Lodge was

opened in duo form , and minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Baker , a candidate for passing , was interrogated and entrusted . Tho Lodge was opened in the second , and Bro . Baker was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The Lodge waa opened in the third degree , ancl then resumed to tho second . The W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Wardell , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation in a most excellent manner , placing Bro .

Dignam in the chair of K . S . This brother invested the Officers . The Lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed its Masonic duties . Bro . Edwards was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . A cordial voto of thanks to Bro . Wardell was ordered to be entered on the minutes for the satisfactory manner in which he had performed tho ceremony of installation , for the first time . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed and adjourned .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — The weekly meeting was held at the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 12 th instant . Bros . Jones W . M ., Green S . W ., Bellerby J . W ., Coop S . D ., Smith J . D ., Owen I . G ., Tucker Preceptor ; also Bros . Pitt , Hewlings , Walter , Millsom , and Woolmer . Lodge was opened in duo form . Tho W . M . rehearsed , in his nsnal effective manner , the

ceremony of initiation , Bro . Walter candidate . The W . M . delivered the Ancient Charge of the degree . Tho Lodge was opened in the second , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Pitt candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Coop , with the assistance of tho brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . Bro . Green was nnanimously chosen W . M . for the following Thursday . Lodge was then closed in ancient form .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

DRURY LANE . —At 7 , 15 . ROBINSON CRUSOE . On Monday , "Wednasday , Thursday nnd Saturday , at 1 . 30 also . COVENT GARDEN . —At 7 , LITTLE BO PEEP , LITTLE BOY . "BLUB , AND THE LITTLE OLD WOMAN THAT LIVED IN A SHOE . On Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday at 2 also . HER MAJESTY'S .-CARL E 0 SA OPERA COMPANY . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 30 , THE CAPTAIN OF THE WATCH . At 8 . 30 , THE

TWO ROSES . ADELPHI .-At 7 . 15 , J 1 Y TURN NEXT . At S , TAKEN FROM LIFE . PRINCESS'S . —At 7 , A PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIGHT . At 7 . 15 , THE LIGHTS OF LONDON . GLOBE . —At 7 . 30 , ADVICE GRATIS . At 8 . 15 , THE CYNIC . GAIETY . —At 7 . 5 , OPERETTA . At 7 . 20 , FARCE . At 8 . 30 , ALADDIN .

STRAND . —At 7 . 15 , PARADISE VILLA . At 8 , OLIVETTE . VAUDEVILLE—At 7 . , MARRIAGE BELLS . At S . 15 , THE HALFWAY HOUSE , & t . . HAYMARKET .-AtS , PLOT AND PASSION . At 10 , A LESSON . PRINCE OF WALES'S . —At 7 . 50 , A HAPPY PAIR . At , 8 . 10 , THE COLONE *" .

EOYALTY .-At i ? , THE FlSIIi * UMAX'S DAUGHTER . An ; . 3 rt , PLUTO . COMEDY . —At 7 .:. ! 0 , SEEING FROU-FROU . At 8 , THE MASCOTTE . SAVOY . —At S , MOCK TURTLES , find PATIENCE . ST . JAMES'S—AtS , COUSIN DICK . At S . ^ 0 , TUE SQUUiE . CRITERION—At 8 , - . WITHERED LEAVES . At 8 . 13 , THE . GREAT DIVORCE CASE .

ALIIAMBHA . —At 7 . 13 , ULACIv CROOK . COURT . —At a , AWAKING . AtS . 13 , ENGAGED . OLYAtc'IC—At 7 .-J 5 , THE RUSTIC MAIDEN , and THE MEMUEIt FOR SLOCUM . OPERA COMIQ , UE . ~ At 7 . 15 , LOVE Its' KNOTS , At il , MOTHER-INLAW .

ilENGLER'S CIRQUE .-Dally sit L ' .. 'iO i . n-1 7 .: J 0 . C . aYai'AL i'ALAOE . —TnU u . iy , PANTOMIME , ic . HOLIDAY ATTu . U'TK ) INS . Opau D . iily . Aquarium , Picture G-iIlcry , . " cc . ALEXANDRA PALACE .-TI . ' .- , day , PANTOMLMK , CLOND 1 N , kc , So . Open Daily .