Dalhousie Lodge Ball.

DALHOUSIE LODGE BALL .

THE annual Ladies' Banquet , Concert and Ball of this popular Lodge took place on Thursday , 10 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C . Previous to the entertainment the Lodge was opened by Bro . John Wade W . M ., who was well supported by his Officers : Bros . B . Sexton S . W ., Parett J . W ., R . Burleton P . M . Treas ., H . Jenkin P . M . Sec , T . Bonn P . M ., H . Berry P . M ., T . B . Dodson P . M . ( father of the Lodge ) , and numerous other Past Masters and Brethren .

After the usual formalities Mr . E . D . Zendragen was presented as a candidate for initiation , the ballot having previously been taken on his behalf , and proving unanimous in his favour . In due course he was admitted to the light of Freemasonry , shortly after which ceremony the Lodge was closed . The Brethren repaired to the Drawing Room , where a reception was held by the present ruler of the Lodge , the popular Bro . John Wade , following which a move was made to the banqueting room , where a magnificent repast was provided by the host Bro . Clemow , the good things of the menu being thoroughly enjoyed .

This was followed by the proposition of three toasts—the Queen and tha Royal Family , the Ladies , and the Worshipful Master . Bro . John Wade , in submitting the first of these , said he was sure that not only the Masons who were present , but the whole company honoured and revered Her Majesty the Queen and the other members of the Royal Family . The toast of the Worshipful Master was submitted by Bro . Berry , who said he regarded Bro . Wade as one of the best Masters it was possible to find anywhere . He congratulated the W . M ., on behalf of the Brethren present , upon the signal success of the evening ' s gathering .

The W . M . thanked the company for the very , cordial reception they had accorded him . The great success of the evening had amply repaid him for all his exertions , and he hoped to have the pleasure of being present at many such gatherings in the future . He could not let the opportunity pass without expressing his thanks to Bro . H . Jenkin P . M . and Secretary for his untiring and energetic assistance . He was also indebted to the Committee , the Stewards , and , in fact , to every Officer of the Lodge .

The toast of the Ladies was practically the toast of the evening , and was cordially received . Bro . Berry , in proposing it , felt the Ladies who were present would at once admit from what they had seen that the Worshipful Master ruled the Dalhousie Lodge wisely and exeedingly well . He and his colleagues had succeeded in makiDg the evening a success , and he felt it an honour to be asked to propose this toast on so auspicious an occasion . He assured the ladies they would ever be welcomed by the members of the Dalhousie Lodge , the Brethren of which were always happy on those occasions when the fair sex honoured them by attending .

Bro . Robinson made an excellent speech on behalf of the Ladies . He felt now that the Ladies had seen the hard work the Brethren had to undergo when they attended to their Masonic duties , the wives would not be angry if their husbands were occasionally a little late in returning home from their Lodge meetings . The choice selection of music for the concert and ball was arranged by Bro . Phillips , of the City of Westminster Lodge , and was conducted by Bro . Dalman Organist of the Dalhousie .

Dancing was kept up with unflagging energy till nearly five o ' clock the following morning , when the company separated with the knowledge that another success had been added to the many which had preceded this gathering .

HUGH OWEN LODGE BALL . RECREATION at most times has its advantages ; all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy ; so thought the Officers of the Hugh Owen Lodge , when they formulated the idea of an Annual Ball in connection with the Lodge , the first of which was held in the King ' s Hall , Holborn Restaurant , on the 18 th ult ., and was a tremendous success . It proved not only the farsightedness of its initiators , but also the capacity of the Stewards , and their gigantic energy in working to a successful termination a venture fairly

floated . As a form of recreation for a Lodge it can scarcely be denied that a Ball is one of the best . To pay court to the throne of Terpsichore is , to most Ladies , an ideal form of recreation , while , when opportunity is afforded , Freemasons , like all other reasonable beings , enjoy the society of Ladies . There are many circumstances which assist in rendering a ball what could he desired , such as a suitable room , with a satisfactory floor ; a good band , an accomplished M . C ., a sufficient number of gentlemen to provide partners for the ladies , and last , but not least , a clean dry night for going and returning , in all of which there was nothing to be desired on this occasion .

The programme , which was a long one , was thoroughly appreciated , and worked through by Bro . Neville P . M ., the able M . C ., without a hitch . Light refreshments were provided during the evening , and a supper arranged for the interval , following which the usual toasts were honoured . Bro . Rutherglen P . M ., in proposing the health of the President ( the W . M . of the Lodge Bro . Holland P . M . ) , stated it was a pleasing duty he had to perform . It was well known the W . M . was a man of indomitable energy ,

and when he put his shoulder to the wheel it was bound to move , for if it did not immediately give to his pressure he was sure to find enough power to move it . He certainly regretted leaving all the movements to be initiated by Bro . Holland , and felt sometimes that he must have been somewhat lax ; still he was more that gratified , as every Brother must be , at the result of the present venture . He congratulated the W . M ., whose success augured well for future ventures .

The W . M ., in responding , stated that Bro . Rutherglen , in his modest way , had put the onus of floating the annual excursion and ball on him ; he could not hide the fact that the inception was his , but much was due to his Officers and Brethren . Still they must not forget that there was a limit to the thinking and working capacity of all , and it must . be remembered that Bro . Rutherglen was the first Master , his year of office being fully occupied in the real work of Freemasonry , in the formation and consecration of the

Lodge , and placing it on a sound basis , while , above all , they must not loose sight of the fact that during the same period much of his time was occupied over that grand and gigantic scheme , the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act , which was for the benefit of members of the Poor Law Service . Under those circumstances he failed to see much margin for other schemes . His

motto was that if a thing was worth doing at all it should be done well , and he was sure the same motto governed Bro . P . M . Rutherglen ' s actions , as had been proved beyond question by the results of his undertakings . He was grateful for the kindly way in which his health had been proposed , and also for the manner it had been received , and was also proud of the success of the undertaking . <¦ The toast of the Ladies was received and duly honoured , the thoroughly enjoyable meeting closing at & a . m .

Dalhousie Lodge Ball.

THE OLD MASON 1 ANS . A CONCERT in aid of the Benevolent and Grant Fund of this Association was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Thursday , 10 th inst . There was a very good attendance of Ladies and Gentlemen interested in and connected with the Association , and the performance throughout was on a high level of artistic merit .

The following Ladies and Gentlemen assisted : Misses Amy Sadler , Roxey McCuilock . and Lottie Lewis , and Messrs . Patrick O'Doherty , Harold Williams , James Portland , R . Edington Bell , and W . Moore Saunders . Miss Amy Sadler gave a delightful rendering of " A May Morning , " and in reply to a request for an encore charmed her audience with " Rory O'More . " Miss Lottie Lewis played Pianoforte Solos , 'Standchen ( Schubert-Liszt ) and Study ,

Op . 10 , No . 5 ( Chopin ) , with great delicacy and firmness of execution . Messrs . Harold Williams and R . Edington Bell sustained' the humorous element exceedingly well , and Mr . James Portland caused considerable merriment with his very smart sleight of hand tricks . A performance of Romberg's Toy Symphony by members and visitors of the Association , under the able conductorship of Mr . W . Moore Saunders , evoked much interest , and not a little mirth .

The Hon . Secretary Mr . Horace Lewis , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , E . G ., will be pleased to hear from any Ladies and Gentlemen who would be willing to support the Old Boys Association .

DUO SOUTH LONDON LICENSED VICTUALLERS . MR . JOHN PATTISON , of Messrs . Pattisons' Ltd ., the well-known distillers , of Leith and London , presided at the 20 th annual dinner of the South London Licensed Victuallers' and Beer Sellers' Trade Protection Association , held at the Hotel Cecil , London , on Wednesday , 9 th inst . The gathering was the most successful in the annals of the Association . Both the spacious Victoria Hall , and the adjoining Oak Room had to be

requisitioned to provide accommodation for the very numerous company . Established in 1877 the Association is now probably the most important of its kind in the metropolis , and occupies a most enviable position financially and numerically . Its area extends north and south from the Thames to the Crystal Palace , and east aud west from London Bridge to Vauxhall . Mr . J . W . Fenton , the Secretary , reported that tho past year had been a prosperous one for the

Society , and announced subscriptions to the amount of £ 600 , including 100 guineas from Messrs . Pattisons' Ltd ., and over £ 269 on the President ' s list , which must be regarded as a highly gratifying total . In Mr . Pattison ah . admirable President had been secured , and his popularity with the members was very evident from the cordial reception they gave him . The toast list at Wednesday ' s assembly was of an interesting and appropriate character ,

and included " Success to the Society , " eloquently proposed by Mr . Pattison . Mr . F . W . Cates , whose name was coupled with the toast , in responding , tendered his hearty thanks to the President and Messrs . Pattisons ' staff for the hearty way they had worked to promote the success of that night ' s proceedings . Mr . Cates subsequently submitted " The President , " which was enthusiastically honoured . Mr . Pattison suitably acknowledged the compliment ' . During the evening a capital musical programme was rendered .

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