" Sign The Book, Brethren, Please."

tors to bo too economical , and unwisely sr > , in respent fco the wiring materials they supply for Masonic pnrpos' -s . Mv < 'on ' .- * ri » io i id that books , if kf > pt at all , shonld be will kept , and that the brethren should be provided with proper writing materials . It a b > y at school blot his copy-bouk ho ireta hia ears boxed for his slovenly stupidity . If aclerk in the oflico commits such an offence often in his master ' s

ledger , tho chances aro that his notice to quit comes upon him earlier than is congenial to hia feelings . Why , then , should not a Masonic attendance boob be kept in the same elcun'y , tidy manner ? The attendance book is a permanent record , to which brethren like t « refer at frequent intervals ; aud to see the pages smudged and blotted in the way they often are must bo a source of irritation and annoyance to many besides , Yours fraternally , CACOETHES SCRIBENDI .

A Masonic Ball , under tlie Jiusp'cca of tlie five Leicester Loflcros , in aid of the Masonic ; Charities , will be held at the Connty Assembly Rooms , Leicester , which have been prvntited Tor the purpose by Sit * Henry St . John Halford ,

Bart ., P . D . G . M . Leicester and Rutland , who has al-so lent nis patronage to the Ball , on Tuesday , 16 fh February 1886 . The gathering will also he under the distinguished patronage of the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon

M . W . Pro Grand Master of England , the Right Honourable tho Earl of Lathom R W . Deputy Grand Master of England , the Right Honourable the Earl Ferrers R . W . Prov . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , His Grace the Duke of

St . Albans R . W . Prov . G . M . Nottinghamshire , the Most Noble the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., R . W . Prov . G . M . Derbyshire , William Kelly , Esq ., F . S . A ., F . R . Hist . Soc , R . W . Past Prov . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , S . S .

Partridge , Esq ., Deputv Prov . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , George Toller , Esq ., P . G . S . B . England , Past Deputy Prov . G . M . Leicestershire and Rutland , His Worship the Mayor of Leicester Israel Hart , Esq . Brethren

will wear full Masonic clothing , and Officers of the Army , Navy , and Auxiliary Forces are invited to appear iu uniform . Tickets , which will include supper and light refreshments , —12 s 6 d each , double ticket 21 s—may ( upon fche

introduction of a Mason ) be obtained from any member of the Ball Committee . Nicholson ' s Royal Quadrille Band , under the direction of Bro . Henry Nicholson , has been engaged . Further in format ion can be obtained of Bro . S . A . Marris , Hon . Sec , Freemasons' Hall , Leicester .

An entertainment wns given afc the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , Wood Green , on Saturday , the lGth inst ., by a number of ladies and gentlemen who take considerable interest in the School and those cared for in it .

Severn ! songs nnd recitations were first given , theso were followed by a farce , in ono act , b y W . Martin , Enq ., entitled " D ' ye know me now P" which was itself succeeded by more songs , recitations , etc . A pleasant evening was

spent by all who listened to tho performances . We were pleased to see that tire boys , who had that day returned to School after their holidays , were accorded the place of honour during the entertainment , they occupying tho front rows of the auditorium .

carried on with enthusiasm until close on midnight , when supper was served in the Crown and Glee Rooms . A feature of the supper wns thafc ifc was served hot—a veritable Masonic banquet , as many of those present observed . After sapper , dancing was resumed , ancl the

The Ball of the Royal Savoy Lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , and proved to be one of the most successful gatherings ever held in connection with the Craft ; there being two hundred and eighty-five guests present . Dancing was

festivities were kept up until a late hour . Brother J . W , Smith the W . M . of the Lodge and tlie Committee of the Ball were mosfc assiduous iu the discharge of their dntie :- * , and have the gratification of knowing that their efforts

proved successful . Great praise is also due to the manager of the Tavern , for his exertions on this occasion ; ho was most energetic in securing the comfort of nil assembled , and his attention added considerably to the enjoyment .

RnLLOww ' r , ViLLz . —linV ^ intlm and Liver ' . ' nnin ' -iints . — Tlie ( hv f .-vti .-. u r-mno' lie loner or seriously disonbv . d withnu ' , t / ee der ' ni ^ - oiuent beiu-f ' pevecnti ' Mn on tlie cnurifciraricp . Theso Pi ]! .- ; pivvnt both uni'lee-ied cee « 'euieici > s rd'C-v improvo thn appetite , nnd 'vith the \ nv . n-. i ; c oi' ilc-Mre i ' or t ' i , r , ; i , tiior ; m" -m ' c et the powers ol'digestion and n .-.. si nidation in tlio :-tom ; tch . HoUmvav ' s |\ 1 U , i , V ' , i '

most sn . ti"fiictorily with denude I oy < li .-c-is- fl condition :- ; of tho inrer organs en aged hi ext'acting nour i shment for our Indies from our varirni ; diets ' — ; is the liver , stomach and ImweK over nil of which thny exn-ei ^ e the most snluhirr control . Bv resorting at mi early staice of the ; malady to theno uariiVir . ? nn ' l laxative Pills , tho dyrv > e . > t , ic is speedily vectored to health . an . t :-fron ' ¦ 'lh and his sallowness gradually vanishes . J ' '

Grey Friars Lodge, No. 1101.

GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 .

'IMIE regular meetin * was held ou Wednoadav , 13 ch inst ., at tha * - Ma'onic Hall , Rend > n 7 \ Bros . Prickett . W . M ., Dowsett acting I . P . M ., Eavenscroft S . W ., Creed J . W ., Bennett acting S . D ., Briggs acting . I . U ., Stransom Treasurer , Greenaway Secretary , Pulley P . M . D . C , Sinn , 'hter I . G ., Sherwin ( a visitor of No . 1024 ) acting as Organist , Hammings Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Hurley , Blackwell , Max * . grott ; also Bros . Brown , Parkes , Stewart , Jones , Smallwood .

Visitor ;* , —Bros . Liudars 1714 , Nichols P . M . 1714 , Banting W . M . 1714 , Myth Secretary 171-1 , Staniford Steward 1714 . W . M . 2043 , Cook jnn . Treasurer 201 : ' , Stubington Secretary 2013 , Millard Steward 2013 . Lo . lge was opened , and the minntes of last regular meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Small wood , a candidate for degree of P . O .,

having answered the usual questions in a very satisfactory manner , was entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the second , and Bro . Stnallwood was re-admitted and passed , the ceremony being correctly performed by the W . M . Bro . Jones , a candidete to be raided , save satisfactory proof of hia zeal , aud in dne coarse was

raised to tho sublime degree ; the ceremony was performed by the W . M . in a very impressive manner . Liter on Bro . Danks ' a motion , "That the sum of £ 10 10 s ( Vom the funds of tho Lodge be voted and idded to the W . M . ' s list , on his attendance at the Festival of the Roval Masonio Benevolent Institution , " was proposed , in the mover ' s

il ) sen <; e , by Bro . Dowsett ; ifc was seconded by Bro . Ravenscroffc S . W . and carried . Bro . Pulley moved a resolution that a petition be presented from this Lodge to the Royal Masonio Institntion for Boys , on behalf of the son of Bro . Freeman P . M ., for election into that Institntion ; this was seconded b y Bro . Stransom ( Treasurer ) and

carried . Bro . Margrett P . M . proposed , as a joining member to this Lodge , Bio . U . G . Sherwin , Profess ) r of Music , of the Sfc . Peters Lodge , No . 1024 ; this was seconded by Bro . Ravenscroft , and carried . After tho usual routine the Lodge was closed according to ancient form , and adjourned .

Leopold Lodge, No. 1571.

LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1571 .

THE installation meeting of thia comparatively sound , bufc prosperous Lodge , was held ou Monday , the 11 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Loudon Bridge , when there was a large and influential attendance of the membets and visiting brethren . Lodgo was opened in accordance with ancient rites , aud after fche minutes of fche

hist meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Duffield was presented for the benefit of installation , the ceremony being admirably rendered by Bro . Yoiiugman P . M . The newly-installed Master having been saluted with tho customary honours , invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . S . Greenwood S . W ., Bnwley J . W .,

Coney S . D ., Jones J . D ., Packer I . G ., JJ . J . Lay ton D . C , Kemble W . S ., J . P-nny P . M . Secretary , IT . Sawtell Treasurer . At the couelusion of the business , the brethren and Visitors partook of au excellent banquet , when fche usual Loyal and Craft toasts were duly honour-d aud responded to , tho proceedings of tho evening being diversified by a choice selection of vocal aud instrumental music .

Honor Oak Lodge, No. 1986.

HONOR OAK LODGE , No . 1986 .

' pilB election meeting of this Lodge wns held at tho Bridge House J- Hotel , London Bridge , on Wednesday , 9 th inat . Brother II . M . Williams opened the L dgo at o . 'iO p . m ., supported by his Officers : — Bros . IF . Stokes S . W ., J . W . Hartley J . W ., W . Hopekirk P . M . Treas ., John Hammond P . M . P . P . G . D . Middlesex Secretary , H . Hooper S . D .,

A . Darch P . M . J . D ., J . Fuller ns T . G ., F . France D . C , J . H . Worsfcencrofb A . D . C , W . JI . Simons Organist , G . E . Langley Assistant Secretary , C . Shepperd Tyler . There were also present Bros . 0 . H . Phillips I . P . M . J . W .. Hiscox P . M ., After , Bennett , Mordey , T . Letetw ford , J . Letchford , li . L . Lawson , W . H . O'Reilly , E . Bye sen ., and

other mamb-Ts * . The Visitors wero Bros . S . Richardson W . M . 183 , J . Harling W . M . 30 , James Stevens P . M . 720 , 12 lf >\ 1426 ' , C . Wise P . M . 1158 , W . II . Williams P . M . 101 , John Mason P . M . 309 P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex . G . W . Knight S . W . 1507 , IS . C Hiscox S . W . 1159 , Sydney Hill Organist 121 G , E . Schultz 1745 , J . Mannerly 1815 , J . Pike 153 G ,

J . Sutton 1558 , and E . Bye juu . 141 . The minnfc » s of the previous meeting wero read by tho Assistant Secretary , and confirmed . A ballot ; was taken for the initiation of Mr . William Taylor Cue , which was declared clear-. Bros . 0 . W . Bennett and W . W . Arber proved proficiency , and were passed to the F . C . degree .

Hr . Cne being then in attendance , was introduce 1 aud initiated into tho mysteries of tho Order . The respective ceremonies were very ably rendered by the W . M ., aud wero made more than usuall y impivs . -. ivo by the p .-ri ' ecfc working of the several Officers , and the appropriate murieul nov : nipaniments by Bio . Sydney Hill , who

el ' ie . at-.-d n ; j Organist . Tlio election of Bro . Henry Stok-s as W . M , for the ensuing your , by unanimous vole of the Lodge ( which was a fore ,-one conclusion , that wo't ' iy hro ' her enjoying fcho highest esteem of every member ) , wns iiiiuounced amidst i . echunafcion ; as was also the re-election of Bro . Hopekirk P . M . as Treasurer . Bro . 0 .

Sh-pperd was elected T yler . On the proposition of Bvo . 0 . H . Phillips I . P . M . a Pant Master ' s jewel , of the Lodge pattern , was voted for prr . 'feritatioti fco tlie re * irin :. r U ' orjhipful Master Bro . Williams , as a well-dt'S ' jrved iveogniuon of valuable service ' , nnd a zealous and faiHifuS Oiec ' eirge of th <> duties of the chair during tho past year .

The Bye-Laws of the Lodgo were then read by tho Asisistant ; Secretary , Bro . G . I " , Langley , who , prior to t . hn closing of business , made a vry enmesh and feeling appeal to the brethren for assistance on behalf of Richard Turner Giv . ombr'dge , a candidate for election to

tho Royal Masonic Institution for tioyrt , anti a s j : i of tha lato Bro . Gi- 'ombridge , publisher , of Patornoiter Row . The special nature of this case nude IJ .-o . Langley ' s appeal one which deserved and received the syran ithy of the brethren , aud iu the result promises of material support wero given , both r . 3 regarded Lodgo votes and