Notices Of Meetings.

present , and to say that he shonld be happy to meet some oi them as hia guests . Bro . Roberts promised to be as brief as possible in his remarks , having resolved never to make long speeches where short ones would snffico . His presence at tho Lodge of Truth that day was no doubt due to his connection with one of the Masonio organs , and probably ifc might be expected that in snob a

capacity , he ought to criticise their work . But let him assure his auditors that what they had just accomplished ( and this was uttered without intending any fulsome compliment ) was entirely beyond the pale of criticism , —it was absolutely perfect , and defied adverse comment . Bnfc what else could be expected from au army of Past Masters like Brothers Hebden , Hall , Carr , and Hilton F He ( Bro .

Roberts ) had bad the pleasare of being present at Bro . Hebden ' s installation . Ifc was many years ago , and he remembered that on that occasion he had formed a most charming opinion of his abilities , whioh he had never had cause to alter , and which Bro . Hebden ' s subsequent attainments had fully justified . The Past Masters , and such active Past Masters as those sitting around him , were the

backbone of a Lodge , and had always to be relied npon in times of emergency . No institntion could flourish if its main supporters were to withdraw their sympathy and leave it , and tbe success of a Masonio Lodge was undoubtedly synchronized by fche frequent attendance and interest manifested in ib by the Past Masters . He oxpreised his thanks for their kind invitation , and also for the very cordial manner in whioh the toast of the visiting Brethren had been

received . Other toasts followed , aud in his response to one of thero Bro . Worsley said that ho was glad to hear the visitors speak so well of the working in the Truth Lodge . The members bad made up their minds to do their best , to put their shoulders to the wheel , and make the year of the W . M . a very great success . During the evening , the following brethren were frequently called upon to render songs , recitations , & c , vi / . - . —Bros . Hilton , Cooper , Fitisimmons , Can * , Bishop , Woisley , and E . Roberts .

ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . BROTHER Alfred de Botton W . M . may be congratulated upon having had to eneciititer , iu the shape of an initiation and a passing , a heavy bill for his first meeting of the above Lodgo , held at the Grand Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , tho llth inst . He , however , prepared for a succetsful performance of the same by summoning his Officers to a meeting of instruction , which was held

immediately preceding the Lodge meeting . Upon the commencement of Lodge business , and after the reading of the minutes of the annual meeting , Mr . Walter Marshall was balloted for and ultimately initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . George Board P . M ., while Bro . Alexander Kirkwood , who had given proofs of bis

proficiency in a former degree , was passed into thafc of a F . C . by Bro . John Fisher I . P . M ., both ceremonies being admirably performed . Bros . Mark Hart and S . Kramrisch were alao balloted for as joining members , the names of both brethren having proved acceptable to the members present . The lacuna between the Instruction and Lodge

meetings was filled by a most excellent tea . provided in that popnlar manner for which tho Hotel Company are justly noted in this part of the country , the remaining portion of the evening being spent in a festive manner . There were present Bros . Alfred de Botton W . M .,

John Fisher I . P . M ., George Rideal P . M . S . W ., Walter Fowden J . W ., Leon Levy Secretary , Alfred Smith J . D ., J . K . Heywood I . G ., Geo . Board P . M . P . P . G . D . D . of C , S . Frankenstein P . M ., E . Nathan P . M ., Julius Arensberg P . M . P . P . G . P ., A . Kirkwood , B . Steel , and Edward Roberts ( FKEEMASON ' CHHONICLE ) .

ARDWICK LODGE , No . 2185 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held afc the Midland Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , tbe 9 th inst ., Bro . Richard Booth W . M There were also present : —Bros . James Hayes J . W ., Wm . Rostron Treasnrer , W . J . Melling Secretary , J . W . Atkinson S . D ., R . W . Atkinson J . D ., W . Goodman I . G ., Councillor Wm . Fitzgerald P . M ., George E . Wand P . M ., Wm . Hoyland P . M . D . C , John R . Farrer , Chas . Payne , Wm . Hyde , James Lowe , George Fox ,

T . C . Lilley ; Visitors : —Bros . C . Swainson J . W . 361 , John S . Law I . P . M . 1357 2363 , W . H . Harrell Secretary 2341 , and Edward Roberts P . M . ( FREEJIASON ' CHRONICLE ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , fche name of Mr . Wm . Hy . Dando was successfully submitted to the ballot , and thafc gentleman was duly initiated by Bro . Melling , tho latter being

assisted in the duty by Bro . J . W . Atkinson , who delivered the ancient charge to tbe candidate . Bro . J . Redman Farrer having intimated his desire to become a M . M ., the necessary test was applied to him , whioh proving satisfactory , he was afterwards raised to tbe sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . Melling . It hud been arranged thafc Bro . Hoyland shonld perform one of the ceremonies , bat he was

unable to do so on account of illness ; the additional work therefore fell upon Bro . Melling , who unhesitatingly accepted the extra task and acquitted himself in his usual successful manner . When Bro . Booth came into office last March , he found a heavy deficit in front of him , but with a maufuluess and self-abnegation which did him infinite credit , he resolved even at fche risk of losing his popularity amongst his bre ; ren to cut the Gordian knot by relinquishing

refreshments , with the result ( stated in our report of the last meeting ) that the Lodge is now out of debt . On this occasion , therefore , the W . M . could cheerfully ask his Officers and brethren to accompany him to an excellent dinner , which had been prepared by the host , Bro . Geo . Fox . The remainder of tho evening was passed in the orthodox Masonic manner , Bros . W . H . Harrell and E . Roberts contributing to the enjoyment by recitations of a hamoroua Uescrip . Won ,

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

KING EDWIN CHAPTER , No . 660 .

ON Tnesday night , the 10 th inst ., the annnal gathering of thia Chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Malton , when the bhree Principals were dnly installed , aa follows : —Comps . A . W . Walker M . E . Z ., R . G . Lucas fl ., fche Rev . E . A . B . Pitman J . The ceremonies were performed by Comp . John Marshall . The M . E . Z . afterwards

invested fche Officers , as follow : —Comps . W . R . Metcalfe I . P . Z ., W . J . Marshall S . E ., T . M . Goldie S . N ., A . W . Walker Treasurer , R . J . Smithson Principal Sojourner , S . Tinsley and F . W . W . Tunstall Assistant Sojourners , John Marshall Dir . of Can ., J . W . Marshall Organist , W . Stookdale Janitor .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Crystal Palace . —Upwards of 1 , 400 specimen cycles ara exhibited afc the National Cycle Show , which opened on Friday , at tbe Crystal Palace . Tbe exhibitors include fche largest aud most eminent cycle manufacturing firms in the kingdom . It ia now three years since these " big " makers have exhibited at any oyole show ,

and a finer collection of machines has never been brought together . Her Royal Highness the Ducheaa of Teck has graciously extended her special patronage to the Exhibition . The courts on the wesfc side of the north nave are devoted to fche indiarubber section , a most important annexe now that pneumatic tyres are so extensively used .

The machinery and steel tube annex are in the western corridor , and all the latest developments in cycle accessories and appliances are on view . In no other building in the kingdom can a display of cycles be seen under suoh pleasant and advantageous condition *** . Tho long lines of machines are staged on platforms covered with

crimson cloth , and flanked on either side with palms , tree feme , rare exotics , and choice floral decorations , while the Palace is superbly illuminated in the evening . Tbe entertainments during the show j will include trick , comio , aud fancy bicycle riding by fche celebrated j Selbinis . The Exhibition will be open till ten o ' clock every evening , I and will finally close at nine o ' clock on Saturday , fche 28 th inst .

An exhibition of sewing machines will be held in tho galleries of the Crystal Palace from 20 th fco 28 th January . Otbar machines for domestic use will also be included .

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