Meetings Held, &C

F . Barham , Hammond , Potter , Fowler and Rose . Business—Minntes of December meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Matthewgj Eykyn , Rowe , Breach and Barrett were " raised . Bros . Thomson Bury and Read were passed to the degr « e of F . C , Bro . Stokes was ' ballotted for and initiated . The sum to qualify the Lodge for a Life Governorship was voted to the W . M . ' s list ; he is Steward for tho Royal Masanio Benevolent Institution .

Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . —The installation meeting was held on Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at Bro . Baker's , the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Bro . Louis A . Leins W . M . in tho chair , T . Davy S . W ., E . W . Braino J . W ., Cook P . M . Treasnrer , W . Bansor Secretary , F . S . Holnoss S . D ., Knell J . D ., Saunders I . G ., aud Past Masters Bros . E . Bowyer I . P . M ., J . L . Mather , Jas . Terry P . P . G . S . B . Herts . The

Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . Mr . J . D . Spiers wa 3 balloted for and initiated into the order ; Bros . Napper and Buckworth were passed to tho 2 nd degree ; Bro . Murray was raised to the 3 rd degree by the W . M . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Davy , S . W . and W . M . elect , was presented to tho Lodge , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . L . A . Leins , the retiring

W . M ., in a very perfect and impressive manner , Bro . J . L . Mather P . M . efficiently acting as D . C . The W . M . thon invested his officers : — L . A . Leins I . P . M ., E . W . Braine S . W ., W . Bausor J . W ., G . F . Cook P . M . 65 Treasnrer , F . S . Holnoss Secretary , Knell S . D ., Sannders J . D ., Blinkhorn I . G ., D . P . Holness D . C , Cox P . M . W . S ., Steedman Tyler . The report of the Audit Committee was road ; it showed a balance of

£ 19 17 s in favour of tho Benevolent Fund . The Lodge funds wero equally satisfactory , and Bro . Cook , Past Treasnrer , proposed , and Bro . J . L . Mather seconded , that tho sum of £ 5 be taken from the Benevolent Fund , making the sum of £ 10 , to be placed on the list of Bro . Braine S . W ., who is a Steward for tho Anniversary Festival for the E . M . B . I . The Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren sat down

to a sumptuous banquet , a la Russe , provided by Mr . Baker . The W . M ., after grace had been said , proposed the health of tho Queen and the Craft , H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales , the Pro G . M ., the Eight Worshipful Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present . In reply to tho Masonio Charities , Bro . Braine S . W . returned thanks . He felt proud to represent the

Lodge as Steward on Monday next . Bro . James Terry also thanked the W . M . for having proposed this toast at so early a period of the evening . He gave a very interesting account of tho numbers of the boys and girls at the Institutions , aud also of the aged , and tho amounts givon during tho past year . We , as Masons , aro a comparatively small body , and the brethren had liberally subscribed . He hoped

at the next Festival to havo to record a larger amount than had over been received . He hoped they would continuo their support to the Aged , and also the BoyB and Girb' Schools , who urgently need thoir kind support . Bro . L . A . Leins I . P . M . then rose and said ho had a very pleasing duty to perform ; to propose , for tho first timo in this Lodge , the health of the W . M . He is thoroughly conversant with

his work , and will discharge his duties zealously and faithfully . The W . M . thanked the proposer for his kind expressions ; if he proved as good a W . M . as his predecessor he would be perfectly satisfied . He hoped to carry out every duty required of him to their satisfaction . Tho W . M . next gavo the health of the newly initiated Bro ., he was worthy of their regard , and he

hoped to see him among them for many years . The toast was responded to by Bro . Spiers , in a manner that justified the remarks of the W . M . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the visitors . They were always pleased to seo them , and he would call on Bro . S . M . Lazarus P . P . G . W . Wilts and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 to respond . Both these brethren thanked the W . M . for the pleasure they had received

by the ablo manner the ceremony of installation had been performed , and the cordial roception they had met with . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . A . L . Leins ; he had performed his duties admirably , and they had witnessed how excellently he had performed the ceremony of installation . He was the fourth Master of the Lodge , and to whatever duty he was delegated , he discharged it

faithfully . In token of the appreciation he is held in , he had much pleasure in presenting him , iu tho name of the Lodge , with a very elegant Past Master ' s jewel . In placing it on his breast he hoped ho might live long to wear it . In their name , also , ho begged his acceptance of a pair of diamond and pearl earrings for his amiable wife , which he hoped she would be spared for many yearB to wear . Bro . L . A .

Leins , in feeling and eloquent terms responded for the valuable gifts . He , as well as his wife , fully appreciated them , aud these kind expressions could never be effaced from their memory . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Past Masters , said they were but three in number , but they wero a host in themselves , and a pattern to the Craft . This having been responded to , tho W . M . proposed the toast

of the Treasurer and Secretary , aid the Wardens . Bro . Braine , the S . W ., was well qualified to perform any duty required of him , Bro . Bansor had always discharged his duties as Secretary to their satisfaction . Ho was now the J . W ., and he was sure no better selection could have been made . He hoped in duo course to seo him occupy

the chair . The toast of the Junior Officers was given , and the Tyler ' s toast concluded a vory agreeable and harmonious evening . The visitors were—Bros . T . Whiffin 548 , H . Davis 865 , J . T . Briggs P . M . 157 , A . Grinwade 1381 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Halford 228 , Daniel J . W . 65 , E . Edwards 788 , L . Hester 1075 , H . H . Whale 172 , E . Preston 65 .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —The usual Weekly meeting of the above Lodge was held at the Havelock Tavern , Albion Road , Dalston , on Wednesday , 14 th , at 8 p . m . Present—Bros . Brasted W . M ., R . Coombs S . W ., Anshell J . W ., Hewlett S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Dignam I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , and Bros .

Hill , George , G . Ferrar , Appleby , C . Lorkin , 0 . Dietrich , J . Lowe , Polack , Shackleton , B . Meyer , G . Streeton , Bonner , 4 c . Lodge opened in due form with prayer , minntes read and confirmed . Bro . 0 . Dietrich was interrogated and entrnsted . Lodge opened in 2 nd degree . Bro . Dietrich was passed to tho degree of Fellow Craft .

Meetings Held, &C

The 1 st section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Shackloton , assisted by the brethren ; tho 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th by Bro . Hewlett , assistod by the brethren . Lodgo olosed iu the 2 nd degree . The 1 st and 2 nd sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Appleby S . W . 174 was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Coombs was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing else offering , tho Lodge was closed in auoient form , and adjourned to Wednesday , 21 st , at 8 p . m .

The Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Alexandra Palace , Muswell-hill , where , by tho kindness of Bros . Bertram and Roborts , the Lodge-room had been comfortably propared . The brethren assombled punctually at three o ' clock , which enabled the W . M . to perform tho work with that regularity and precision which is his

wonted custom . It consisted in raising Bro . Hodges , and initiating Mr . Thomas Jones into the mysteries of our Order . This done , letters were read from tho family of Bro . E . Boedell , stating that he was seriously ill ; also from Bro . Samnda , stating that in consoqnenco of tho death of his first-born , he was unable to be present ; these were ordered to be entered on the minutes , aud a resolution passed that

replies bo sent , expressing the sympathy of tho Lodgo with these brethren in their affliction . The Lodge was then closed and the brethren returned to town , where , at 59 Old Broad-street , the W . M . had thoughtfully arranged an elegant banquet , served by the proprietor , Bro . Hyde in his well known admirable style . The cloth being cleared , tho customary toasts followed , —to that of the charities

our worthy Bro . Terry responded , and iu tho course of bis remarks , complimented the Lodge upon the fact that , not having yet comploted its first year ' s existence , it had already sent up two stewards , with lists amounting in tho aggregato to £ 200 . The Tyler ' s toast brought a vory agreeable evening to a close . Tho brethren separating shortly after nine o ' clock . Sorry to part , but happy to meet again .

HoiLowi . **! OIXMBXT i . » n Pit , iB . — Glad Tidings . —Somo constitutions have a tendency to rheumatism , and aro throughout the year borne down by its protractod tortures . Let all sufferers batho the affected parts with warm brine , and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment . They will find it the best means of lessening their agony , and , assisted by Holloway ' s Pills , the surest way of overcoming their disease . Moro need not bo said than to request a few days * trial of this safe and soothing treatment , by which the diseaao will ultimately be completely swept away . Pains that would make a giant shudder are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway ' s easy and inexpensive remedios , which comfort by moderating tho throbbing vessels and calming the excited nerves .

The Drama

THE DRAMA

Mr . Irving as "Richard the III "— "The Bohemian Gyurl . " THE latest Shakspearian revival at tho Lyceum is Richard the Third , with Mr . Irving , of course , in the pnrt of tho crookbacked usurper . The play has been shorn of Colley Gibber's interpolations , aud also , we regret to say , of a great deal of the original

text . The version employed in this revival forms a somewhat less effective stage play than the ordinary acting version ; but it has the merit of introducing the line character of Queen Margaret , which is usually omitted in representation . Concerning the merits of Mr . Irving ' s impersonation of Richard , there will probably be soma

conflict of opinion amongst the best judges ; bnt it may be pronounced decidedly inferior to his Hamlet , though an improvement upon his Macbeth and Othello . Mr . Irving's mannerisms unfortunately grow upon him , aud his affectations of voice and peculiarities of pronun . ciatiou make it a difficult matter to follow him in his moro rapid

utterances . Sometimes his voice is made to change capricionsly from a low to a high key , or vice versd . In many instances , he gives an unnatural shortness to his vowel sounds , biting tho words off as if thoy stung him . In the last act , ho fails to rise to the hoight of the occasion , and his voice is manifestly unequal to the task imposed upon it . The performance is unquestionably an intellectual one , and

its shortcomings arise chiefly out of the physical idiosyncracies of the actor . Miss Bateman , who appears in tho character of Queen Margaret , acts with great force , and renders her declamatory speeches with fine effect . Miss Isabel Bateman is also a sufficiently good exponent of Lady Anne . A Mr . Walter Bentley represents Clarence with great power aud intelligence , and tho other parts are all adequately cast .

The OPERA COMIQUE has registered a success in the Bohemian Gyurl , a capital burlesque on Balfe ' s well known opera . The piece is briskly written , some excellent fun is made oat of the peculiarities of the original work , aud it is acted with spirit throughout . Miss Nelly Farren , who appears as Thaddeus of Warsaw , is , of course , the life and soul of the performance , and she is ably seconded by the efforts of Messrs . Eoyce and Terry , and Miss Kate Vanghan .

At the annual banquet of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in Freemason ' s Hall , on Monday , there were present , including ladies and brethren , no less than 732 guests , of whom 470 were members of the Craft , and the

remainder membors of the fair sex . Bro . Dawkins , manager , exerted himself to the utmost to cater successfull y for this unusually large number , and succeeded admirably , the menu being extremely well chosen , and the wines of the choicest vintages .

"O , LET HE DREAM THAT DREAM AQAHI . "—We understand that theso stanzas , which we noticed on the 10 th inst . ( by Mrs . M . A . Baines ) , have already been set to music for a tenor voice , by William Metcalfe ( composer of the " Songs of Cumberland " ) , and can be obtained from Messrs . Cramer , 201 Eegent-street , W . In the second line of the stanza quoted in onr columns , last week , there was a slight error j instead of "By fancy ' s , art , " read , "By fancy ' s aid . "