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The usual points in the installation ceremony were ably and effectively heralded by the veteran Brother W . R . Maby , who has served the office of Grand Herald in the higher grades of Masonry . On the proposition of the out-going W . M . Bro . F . G . Moore the sum of ten guineas was voted from the Lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .

Bro . W . H . Rice was unanimously chosen as delegate to the Charity Organisation Committee of the Province for the ensuing year . The Lodge room was tastefully decorated with choice plants and shrubs , and the banquet table was ornamented with beautiful bouquets . The catering of Mrs . Boulter gave general satisfaction .

The W . M . Bro . A . Jefferies presided at the banquet , and was well supported by a number of Provincial Officers and Past Masters . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . submitted the toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was well received , while that of the Officers of Grand Lodge was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Else .

The W . M . gave the toast of the Prov . G . M . the Rt . Hon . Viscount Dungarvan , the D . P . G . M . Bro . R . 0 . Else ( Installing Master ) , and Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge Present and Past . Bro . Else D . P . G . M . also replied to this sentiment , and assured those present that the W . M . had not said one word too much in behalf of their Prov . G . M ., or the ze & l and ability displayed by him in the execution of his arduous duties . He had on many occasions proved himself a thorough

Mason , not in word only , but in deed also , and there was no doubt his efforts and example did much for the credit and advancement of Freemasonry in Somersetshire . Before resuming his seat , the Deputy took the opportunity of thanking those who had assisted him in the ceremony that afternoon . He thanked Bro . Tonkin who had acted as Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Davey who ably contributed as Organist , and that veteran oi Masonic Heralds and Musicians Bro . W . R . Maby .

Bro . F . G . Moore had the pleasure of proposing the toast of the W . M ., which was enthusiastically received . He said the W . M . was a good Mason , a sturdy friend , and a prince of good fellows . He had passed through every chair of the Lodge with credit to himself , satisfaction to the Brethren , and benefit to the Craft , and there was no doubt the Eldon Lodge would lose none of its prestige under his rule and during his reign .

The M . W . replied . Of all the difficulties he had had to meet in the course of his life he had had none more difficult than the present one , to adequately and sufficiently thank Bro . Moore for the way he had proposed the toast and the kind expressions he had used in so doing , and to thank the Brethren enough for the generous way in which they had received his name . The memories of such a kindly reception would remain and last as one of his sweetest recollections . He was indeed proud to be in the position to preside

over them during the ensuing twelve months , and would do his very best to uphold the dignity and prestige of the Eldon Lodge . It was his earnest desire to do his duty in the high office , satisfactorily to all , and if a year hence they give him the same kind reception they had that evening , he should be more than satisfied . He begged them to believe that though he might be lacking in terms of expression , he was none the less hearty and sincere , and none the less appreciative of the honour and the kindness they had bestowed upon him .

Bro . Rice , in an amusing speech , proposed the health of the I . P . M ., and drew a humourous comparision of his " quiet and contemplative " mood when buckling on the armour of office twelve months ago , and the joyous " frame of mind " which he found him in now , having handed over the cares and responsibilities to someone else . He had heard the charges read to the W . M . that afternoon , and he could honestly say that all those the I . P . M . had faithfully carried out .

Bro . Moore , in acknowledging the compliment so gracefully submitted , said that the success of his year was due in great measure to the work of his excellent Officers and to the help given by the Past Masters . Bro . Turner S . W . proposed the Past Masters , and referred to the good qualities and good deeds of those Brethren , and drew particular attention to a recent disinterested and charitable action of one of their number .

The toast was spoken to in forcible reply by Bro . C . P . Billing P . M . The W . M . proposed the Visiting Brethren , a toast he considered that required no words to commend itself to the Eldon Brethren , as they were never more happy than when they had plenty of visitors . They liked to hold out the right hand of good fellowship to members of other Lodges , and were

always pleased to welcome them both at the Lodge working and the festive board . He was more than gratified and honoured by the company of so many distinguished visitors from Somersetshire , Gloucestershire , and Bristol Provinces , and need add nothing further except to hope that they had enjoyed their visit .

The toast was replied to by Bro . E . Gribble W . M . 68 , E . Machon I . P . M . 68 , Charlie Pfeiffer P . M . 1833 P . P . G . D . Somerset , and Bro . Biss 270 . The Charities was left in the hands of Bro . Shapland , who gave a large amount of information as regarded the good work carried on by the central Institutions , as well as the Lodge and private charities of the members .

Bro . Rice P . M ., who had that day been re-elected delegate on the Charity Organisation Committee , spoke in reply and returned his thanks to the Brethren for the ready response he always met with , whether for the Institutions or any outside case that he might bring before them . The Tyler ' s toast brought the list to a close .

The proceedings were greatly enhanced by the musical Brethren . Bros . J . H . Fulford and H . R . Shrapnall P . M . presided at the pianoforte with much ability , and some excellent harmony was contributed by the following Brethren : J . H . Stafford , Charlie Pfeiffer , J . W . H . Hall , Biss , A . Knee , W . T . Shapland ,. & c The Brethren separated rather before nine , after a very enjoyable and successful afternoon .

GRAYSTONE LODGE , No . 1915 . \ T the annual Festival , held at Whitstable , on the 10 th inst ., Bro . R . T . XX . Wheeler was installed as W . M ., and appointed the following Officers : F . Gibbs S . W ., M . Kemp J . W ., Rev . H . M . Maugham , M . A ., Chaplain , A . Anderson Treasurer , Sibert Saunders P . M . Sec , C . E . Monkly S . D ., H J . Ougham J . D ., J . T . Reeves D . C ., A . A . Kemp I . G ., H . Hemsly Steward .

WHITWORTH LODGE , No . 1932 . THE annual meeting took place in the Masonic Hall , Dundas Street , Spennymoor , on Wednesday , 9 th inst ., when Bro . James Waite Rutter w M nStaUea as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year by Bro . Charles Scurr W . M ., and Thomas Black I . P . M . The musical portion of the ceremony was admirably rendered by the Lodge choir , Brother F . Burnip officiating at the

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organ . Owing to the recent death of Brother George Rutter , father of the W . M ., the annual festival was postponed .

LONDONDERRY LODGE , No . 2039 . THE eleotion meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Sunderland , on Monday , 7 th inst ., Bro . N . Lee W . M . in the chair . Bro . T . E . Campbell S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , F . S .

Cowper P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and J . C . Moor P . M . representative of the Lodge upon the Charities Committee of the Province . Bros . T . O . Todd and T . H . Meriton were elected as Auditors .

LONGS 1 GHT LODGE , No . 2464 . THE first meeting after the vacation was held at the Lodge rooms on the 2 nd inst ., Bro . W . Gadd W . M . The principal business of the evening was that of appointing Officers for the ensuing financial year , Bro . Aid . L . Higginbottom S . W . being chosen to succeed the present W . M . After Lodge business the meeting took the form of a soiree , with a large attendance of members of the fair sex .

THE discovery that gold was to be found in British Guiana , which arouse out of the Venezuelan difficulty , is not nearly of so much commercial importance as the discovery that in French Guiana there is a vast forest of Balata trees . Balata is a species of India Rubber which is remarkable for its tenacity and durability , and it is peculiarly adapted for the making of tyres for cycles and motor cars , hence the value of the Balata forest . It may reasonably be asked how this find on French territory benefits the English markets ? As a matter of fact an English Company ,

the Rubber Exploration Company , has secured the rights over this vast domain from the French Government . The Company might well drop the word Exploration in its title , seeing that it has already secured its ground of operations . The Rubber Exploration Company is not yet before the public , but seeing that it has this enormous and valuable property in its possession already , there is little doubt that its shares will be eagerly sought after as soon as the public have an opportunity of subscribing .

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Drury Lane . —7-30 , The Duchess of Coolgardie . Lyceum . —On Tuesday , at 8 , Cymbeline . Strand . —On Thursday , Teddy ' s wives . St . James ' s . —On Tuesday , The prisoner of Zenda . G lobe . —8 , The Muff of the Regiment . 9 , Charley's Aunt . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Gaiety . —8-15 , My Girl . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Adelphi . —8 , Boys Together . Avenue . —8-15 , Monte Carlo . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Little Genius . 10-30 , La Goulue . Duke of York's . —8 , The Gay Parisienne . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Lyric—8-15 , The Sign of the Cross . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Savoy . —7-30 , Weather or No . 8-30 , The Mikado . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Comedy . —Closed until end of September .

Criterion . —8 , The Backslider . 8-20 , Outward Bound . 8-45 , A Blind Marriage . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Terry ' s . —8-20 , The Man in the Street . 9 , My Artful Valet . Matinee , to-day and Wednesday , 3 . Opera Comique . —8 , Newmarket . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 . Garrick . —8 , Lord Tom Noddy . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Daly ' s . —8-15 , The Geisha ; A story of a Tea House . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Vaudeville . —8-15 , Papa's wife . 9 , A night out . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Egyptian Hall—3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . Princess ' s . —8 , In sight of St . Paul ' s ( last day ) . On Wednesday , Two little Vagabonds . Parkhurst . —Popular companies and newest pieces , changed weekly . Alhambra . —7-45 , Variety Entertainment . 8-15 , Irish Ballet Divertissement . 10 , Rip Van Winkle . 9-30 , The Animatographe .

Empire . —7 -40 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Divertissement , La Danse . Cinematographe . Second edition of Faust . Palace . —8-0 , Variety Entertainment , Tableaux Vivants , & c . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 . Oxford . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Olympia . —Grand Pleasure Gardens . Variety Concerts , & c . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Varieties , & c Royal Aquarium . —Open at 10 ; close at 11-30 , Constant Amusement . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 230 also . Mohawk Minstrels . —( Agricultural Hall . )—Daily . Madame Tussaud's ( Baker Street ) . —Open daily