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formed by the various Masters above mentioned in a very admirable manner , though it is but just to say that the ritual is ¦ , ' v . vys perfectly rendered in the Engineer Lodge . The Brethren were then re-admitted , when the W . M . invested the following as his Officers for the year : —John Fitch S . W ., C . G .

Sleigh J . W ., J . Coombs Chaplain , Capt . L . H . Coles ( re-electeci ) Treasurer , J . R . Morgan Secretary , w . II . Snowden S . D ., W . Wadkinson J . D ., J . Taylor I . G ., M . J . Webb and T . Smale D . C ., Capt . A . T . Smythe Organist , J . S . Storr , T . H . Watts and J . W . Clemons Stewards , and H . Martin P . M . Tyler .

A letter was read from Lord Roberts , stating that he would have much pleasure in accenting the honorary membership of the Lodge that had been conferred upon him . Bro . Kearney then rose and said he had now a particularly happy : duty to perform , in presenting the Lodge jewel to Bro . Percy White that had been voted by the Brethren in recognition

of his services . Bro . White had had the most prosperous year of Office since , the establishment of the Lodge , and he could accept the jewel without scruple or diffidence , well knowing that he was justly entitled to it . He hoped that Bro . White would long be spared to assist them , and to witness the continued prosperity of the Lodge .

The I . P . M . suitably returned his thanks for the handsome present , and said that his services were always at the command of the Lodge , and if he could do anything to promote its interests he would never be found wanting . That the Lodge is bound on a further voyage of prosperity was proved by the fact that no less than nine candidates were proposed for initiation , and arrangements were made for holding emergency meetings to work off this pressure .

The visiting Brethren having tendered their hearty good wishes to the new Master , the Lodge was closed with hymn and prayer , and the Brethren adjourned . The installation banquet was served in the Grand Hall , the company numbering about a hundred and twenty , and on its termination a flash-light photograph was taken by Messrs . Fradelie and Young , of Regent Street , W .

Bro . Kearney submitted the toast of the King and H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught the new Grand Master , both of which were received with enthusiasm . Bro . Col . Knight Prescott responded for the Officers of Grand Lodge . Bro . Percy White proposed the health of the Worshipful

Master of No . 2599 . He said that although so short a time had elapsed since his initiation , Bro . Kearney had proved himself a most capable Officer in the positions he had already occupied , and he entertained no doubt that the choice of the Lodge would be fully justified by the manner in which he would carry out his duties in the chair .

The W . M ., on rising to respond , was accorded quite an ovation , and modestly contented himself by thanking the Brethren for their kind reception , and promising to do all in his power to merit their confidence by a close application to study of the ritual , and by visiting other Lodges to sec their methods of conducting the work .

In proposing the Past Masters Bro . Kearney paid a well deserved tribute to Bro . Standing for acting as Installing Master , who had certainly excelled himself in his delivery of the beautiful addresses . Bros . Barnes , Canut , Hawes , and Baldock responded for the visitors : the Officers of the Lodge were duly complimented , and Bro . Martin brought the proceedings to a happy and pleasant termination with the Tyler ' s toast .

Bro . Herber * - Schartau and Miss Lillian Gardner enlivened the intervals between the speeches bv some capital songs , and Brother Walter Churcher gave a selection of his humorous recitations .

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Temple Lodge , No . 1094 . THE annual meeting was held on the ioth inst ., . at the Masonic Hiall , Hope Street , Liverpool , where there was an attendance of upwards of seventy Brethren of various ranks . Bro . Henry Singleton Jackson was most impressively installed by Bro . R . Rees Roberts W . M ., the presentation for the honour being made by Bro . J . Alexander P . M . and Bro . H . B . Jones P . P . G . D . C .

A valuable P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . R . R . Roberts , which will be supplemented at the next meeting of the Lodge by a handsome gift for Mrs . Roberts . Banquet having been served by Bro . Casey , the usual toasts were given and responded to , and a musical programme provided by Bros . F . Owens , W . E . Redmond , Tom Barlow , John Scott , C . Aspinall , J . Riches , Geo . Smith , Fred . Beedle , and the Minster Quartette .

RK * O K K K A A A K A A An ft ( I Eccentric " At Home . "—Among the { feasant gatherings of Bohemian London , the annual Ladies Afternoon , given by the members of the Eccentric Club , takes first rank . So large a number of people assembled at the Hotel Cecil on Tuesday , that even the Grand Hall hardly , sufficed for their accommodation . As

many members of the Club beloner to the Eccentric Lodge or Chapter , we almost fancied we were assisting at a Masonic function . The Entertainment Committee were Bros . W . J . W . Beard P . M ., H . T . Brickwell P . M ., Vernon Dowsett , Frank Glenister , Denby Hare , Sydney Jousnie , J . jxilt , and W . H . White ; and so well had they undertaken their work that nearly every notability in

artistic circles , at present in town , appeared on the stage . A hearty welcome was extended to Bro . John Le Hay upon his return from America , and the departing guest , in the person of Miss Ada Reeve , was speeded with all good wishes . It would be invidious to mention any particular artiste , where all gave of their best ; suffice it to say it was a . most delightful afternoon , and was

thoroughly enjoyed . Bros . Bateman , Baylis , Alfred Ellis , Singleton Hooper , Arthur Tite , and E . Lockwood acted as Stewards , and materially assisted in securing the comfort of the company , while Bro . J . A . Harrison , who undertook the direction of . the concert , kept the ball rolling with a constant succession of " good things . " Tea and refreshments were served in the Victoria Hall duringf the afternoon .

Empire . —One of the most refined entertainments now being presented in London is to be seen at this handsome house , and the presence of ladies and gentlemen in evening dress sufficiently demonstrates the popularity of the programme among the upper classes . Favourite selections are rendered by the splendid orchestra under the direction of Mr . Leopold Wenzel , and the latest novelties

in the music-hall world are introduced . Among the latter are " The Phantom Guards , " represented by a number of exceedingly well drilled young women , who eo through a series of complicated manoeuvres with military precision . They appear and vanish like magic ,-which has a decidedly novel effect . English and Japanese jutrq-lery is . well sustained by Mr . Henry Taylor and the Nishihama

Troupe , all of whom are exceedingly clever . Mr . Ernest Shand is a genuine comic singer ; he can really sing , and his songs are humorous and unsugerestive . The truly beautiful ballet " Les Papillons is still the principal attraction , and it is difficult to imagine a more graceful story or a more pleasing fantasy . The costumes represent every kind of butterfly and moth , while

grasshoppers , bees , and dragon flies are introduced in general procession . The dancing of Mdlle . Adeline Genee is exceedingly fairy-like , and Mr . Will Bishop performs a grotesque dance , as the Grasshopper , which is clever and effective . The scenery by Mr . Joseph Harker , and the music by Mr . Wenzel are both appropriate and bright , while Mr . George Edwardes has the general supervision of the production .

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