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Festival Of The High Cross Lodge Of Instruction.
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 18 th instant . Bros . Galei VV . M ., Marks S . W ., Spencer J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec . Lorkin Treasurer , Ferrar S . D ., Gvibbell J . D ., Ashton I . G . ; also Bros Lard ner , Gibbs , Houghton , Hawkins , Archer , Burtonshaw , Paj-ne Catling , Nicholls , Woodman , Rhodes , Peaicy , & c . The usnat
formalities were complied with in opening the Lodge , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the second degree , ancl Bro . Gibbs proved his qualification for raising , ancl was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third , ancl the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gibbs being the candidate . The ceremonv
included the traditional history . The third section of the lectnre was worked by Bro . Lardner , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo resumed to the first degree , ancl Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Lardner worked the first , second , and third sections of the lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Marks was elected Master for tho next week , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .
United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — Afc the weekly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , held at the Masonic Hall , CamberwelV-road , S . E ., on Friday evening , the 17 th inst ., Bro . J . N . Bate presided as W . M . Amongst others present were Bros . C . H . Nevill S . W ., C . H . Phillips J . W , James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , H- M . Williams S . D . , M . E .
Stokes J . D ., H . Baldwin I . G ., E . A . Francis , R . Poore , W . D . Payne , G . W . Knight , R . W . Pooler , Henry Gehlcker , ancl J . M . Romey of Lodge No . 72 , & o . The evening ' s work comprised the opening of the Lodge in the three degrees ; the rehearsal of the ceremony of raising , and the delivery of tbe M . M . charge by . the W . M . , * the explanation of
the Six Grand Periods , and the Tracing Board in the second degree by Bros . James Stevens and E . A . Francis ; the practice of entry drill in E . A . degree : and the several ceremonies of closing . Bro . C . H . Nevill was nominated by the Preceptor to occupy the chair of K . S . on fche 24 th insfc ., and no further Masonic business offering , the brethren separated .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 786 . — Held at the Jacob's Well , George-street , Manchester-square , S . W ., ou Friday , 17 th inst . On this occasion ( Officers' night ) the W . M . of the mother Lodge—Bro . Smart—occupied the chair , and , assisted by several of his brother Officers , rehearsed the second ceremony , as well as the ceremony of installation ; Bro . Moore , being
candidate for thafc high and honourable position , was dnly installed into the chair of K . S ., with fche usual formalities , the brethren saluting him in the various degrees . Bro . Miller 766 gave the addresses , and the brethren listened to him with much pleasure , his delivery and perfect elocution being particularly noticeable . Amongst those present were Broa . W . Fleet Smart W . M . 766 , Braun , Miller , Boete , Cox , Stickleback , Davis , Smith , Moore , Hart , Wilson , Brander , & c .
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813—The members met ab the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , on Wednesday last . Thero were present Bros . Weeden W . M ., Marks S . W ., Ferrar J . W ., Cusworth Preceptor , Perl Secretary , Dixie S . D .,
Thomson J . D ., Ashton I . G ., and others . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomson candidate . Bro . Jones proved himself an efficient candidate for tbe degree of F . O ., and Lodge was opened in tho second , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Marks was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .
The Duke of Albany presided , on the 17 th instant , as Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , afc the Provincial Grand Lodgo , which was held afc the Town Hall , Banbury , when there was a largo assemblage of the Freemasons of thafc Province and the Province of Warwickshire . His Royal Highness went down from London to Banbury by the 10 a . m . train , accompanied by Col . Shadwell Gierke Grand
Secretary , Sir John B . Monckton President of the Board of General Purposes , and other Officers of Grand Lodgo . He was received at Banbury by the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and escorted by a guard of honour to the Town Hall , where , after the Grand Lodge hacl been opened by Bro . Reginald Bird , M A ., Deputy Provincial Graud Master , a procession was formed , and the Freemasons ,
with their Provincial Grand Master , marched to Marlborough-street , to the siti of a new Masonic Hall proposed to be erected by tho Cherwell Lodge , No . 599 . Arrived at the site of the new building , the Prince delivered a very neat little speech , and then laid the foundation stone in due Masonic form . The Mayor of Banbury then presented His Royal Highness with an address of welcome , which
was graciously accepted . The procession then returned to the Town Hall . Crowds of . spectators lined tho way , and greeted their Royal visitor with the heartiest cheers . The houses wero gaily decorated with flags and ornamental devices , and the whole town woro a very gay appearance . The proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge were concluded on the return to the Town Hall , ancl included grants of
ten guineas to local charities , fen guineas to the Boys' School , and , upon the motion of His Royal Highness , a grant of ten guineas to the Royal College of Music . Subsequently his Royal Highness presided at a banquet served in the Corn Exchange , after which the Prince made , as usual , a very good speech—a speech whieh must havo been most encouraging to all who nre anxious to promote tho spread of
Freemasonry in t he Province of Oxfordshire ; for , in expression * bit' " egret that it had been impossible for him to be present at the consecration of the Heiiky-on-Thairies Lodge , which had been added to the toll since ho hacl last been present with them , he assured them " that if any noa-d arose in the future of forming a new Lodge , nothing should prevent his being present to consecrate ifc in
portion . " Freemasonry on the whole seems to prosper in Oxfordshire , for iilthongh there is one Lodge whieh appears to have had "o meetings during Ihe year , ami whoso members have dwindled to ' "ii'tcen in number , there is another which has had as many r this-t y-ei ^ ht initiations , besides receiving two joining members . — - Evening News .
Festival Of The High Cross Lodge Of Instruction.
Bro . James Stevens P . M . 1420 , ttc . hns boon invited to deliver his lecture explfinatoryof tho rituals and ceremonies of the first degree , . it the Royal York Lodge of Instruction , No . 815 , to be held in the Masonic Rooms nt the
Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday , the 4 th of December . The R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , M . P ., has been p leased to grant permission for ( lie brethren to wear Craft clothing- on the occasion , and a large gathering of local Freemasons is expected .
Tho Prosperity Chapter of Improvement , No . 05 , meets every Friday evening , at 0 o ' clock , at Bro . Maid \ voil's , the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street .
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THE THEATRES , & c . COVENT GABDEN .-PROdSIKNADK COXCEHT-J . DRTJBY LANE .-At 7 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELPaL-At 7 . 15 , I . OVE AND MONEY . PKINCESS'S — At 7 , AUNT CHARLOTTE'S MAID . At 7 X > , THE . SILVER KING . VAUDEVILLE . —At 8 , MONEY . This day , at 2 . 30 also . GLOBE . — U 8 , A FAIR ENCOUNTER At 8 . 15 , THE PROMISE Ol- ' MAY . CBITERIOM " . —At S , BRAVE HEARTS . At !> , BETSY . LYCETTM .-At 7 . 15 , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING . This day , at 2 also . STRAND .-At 7 . 15 , THE HEIR-AT-LAW . At 9 . 30 , FKOLIQUK . SAVOY .- 10 LANTHE . COMEDY .-At 7 . 15 , THE FAST COACH . At 8 , RIP VAN WINKLE . HAYMABKET—At 7 . 50 , NEARLY SKVi- ' . N . At 8 . 10 , THE OVERLAND ROUTE . OPEBA COMIQUE—ON CONDITION . At !> . 10 , SOMETHING NEW . COURT . —At 8 , PICKING UP THE PIECES . At 8 . 30 . THE PARVENU . TOOLE'S . —At 7 . 20 , TAKING IT EASY . At 8 , GIRLS AND HOYS ; a Nursery Tale . AVENUE—At 7 . 30 , WEDDING BLISS . At P , MANTEAUX NOIRS . GAIETY .-At 7 . 30 , DONE ON BOTH SIDES . At 8 . 15 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOD . ALHAMBBA . —At 7 . 15 , MERRY WAR . STANDARD . —THE RULING PASSION . SADLEB'S WELLS-At 8 . 15 , FROU-FROU . NOTHING TO NURSE . SUBBEY—At 7 . 30 , FOR EVER . MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall . —Every evening , at 8 . HENGLER'S GBAND CIRQUE-Every evening , tit 7 . 30 . CBYSTAL PALACE . —This day , CONCERT . Dr . LYNN , tlio ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallery , & c .
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" A suilable gift from , a Master to Ids Lodtje . " NEATLY BOUND IN CLOTH , PRICE 8 s Od EACH VOLUMES 1 to 15 . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , FREEMASON ' Crn-OMULi : Wouhs , IlEUMKS HlLf , , i'ENTONVILLE .
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) 13 OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Concerts , ( Entertainments , & IJlasonic : banquets . Bro . G . S . Graham's Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged lor Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and List-iIUtions , kc . For Opinions of tlio Vress and terms , address—G . S . GRVHAM , St . John's Villa , 91 Fomlo-t , Road Balham Surrey .
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Crown Svo , price 2 s fid , cloth lettered . lliviitirraitij zi gltonir giliml mtft § hmmm By Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . " May be rand with advantage by the whole Craft . "—Sunday Times . " Grand Lodge should at once set to work to secure the desired uniformity . " —Sheffield Pont . " The subject is ably argued by tho author . "—Western Daily Mercury . " Useful and valuable in tho highest degree . "—Exeter Gazette . " Will have a material effect on tho future of Masonic Ritual . "—South Wetfrni Star . " The author adduces many variations in the language used by different Preceptors "—C OL '» 3 [ onthIy Legal Circular . " Ought to bo inthe hands of every Mason . "—yorthamptau Guardian . "To Freemasons generally it will be found useful nnd valuable , nnd we com mend it to their notice aocor lingly . "—Surrey Comity 0 !/ . ierver . "Bro . Stevens' motion for a Committee on tho subject of Uniformity of Rihia was carried liy a large majority . "—Frfrmamn * Chronicle report of Grand Lodgo meeting , 3 rd December 1 S 7 » . Sent , bv prist , r . n ivenipi of stamp--, iiy the Author , Bin . JAMES STKVF-NS , 112 Hig h-street , Clapham , S . W . •or by Bro . \ V . \ V . MOMOAN , Ui'lvMere Works , llt-rmca Hill , IVntonville , Loudon , X .
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Festival Of The High Cross Lodge Of Instruction.
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 18 th instant . Bros . Galei VV . M ., Marks S . W ., Spencer J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec . Lorkin Treasurer , Ferrar S . D ., Gvibbell J . D ., Ashton I . G . ; also Bros Lard ner , Gibbs , Houghton , Hawkins , Archer , Burtonshaw , Paj-ne Catling , Nicholls , Woodman , Rhodes , Peaicy , & c . The usnat
formalities were complied with in opening the Lodge , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the second degree , ancl Bro . Gibbs proved his qualification for raising , ancl was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third , ancl the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gibbs being the candidate . The ceremonv
included the traditional history . The third section of the lectnre was worked by Bro . Lardner , assisted by the brethren . Lodgo resumed to the first degree , ancl Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Lardner worked the first , second , and third sections of the lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Marks was elected Master for tho next week , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned .
United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — Afc the weekly meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , held at the Masonic Hall , CamberwelV-road , S . E ., on Friday evening , the 17 th inst ., Bro . J . N . Bate presided as W . M . Amongst others present were Bros . C . H . Nevill S . W ., C . H . Phillips J . W , James Stevens P . M . Preceptor , John S . Terry P . M . Secretary , H- M . Williams S . D . , M . E .
Stokes J . D ., H . Baldwin I . G ., E . A . Francis , R . Poore , W . D . Payne , G . W . Knight , R . W . Pooler , Henry Gehlcker , ancl J . M . Romey of Lodge No . 72 , & o . The evening ' s work comprised the opening of the Lodge in the three degrees ; the rehearsal of the ceremony of raising , and the delivery of tbe M . M . charge by . the W . M . , * the explanation of
the Six Grand Periods , and the Tracing Board in the second degree by Bros . James Stevens and E . A . Francis ; the practice of entry drill in E . A . degree : and the several ceremonies of closing . Bro . C . H . Nevill was nominated by the Preceptor to occupy the chair of K . S . on fche 24 th insfc ., and no further Masonic business offering , the brethren separated .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 786 . — Held at the Jacob's Well , George-street , Manchester-square , S . W ., ou Friday , 17 th inst . On this occasion ( Officers' night ) the W . M . of the mother Lodge—Bro . Smart—occupied the chair , and , assisted by several of his brother Officers , rehearsed the second ceremony , as well as the ceremony of installation ; Bro . Moore , being
candidate for thafc high and honourable position , was dnly installed into the chair of K . S ., with fche usual formalities , the brethren saluting him in the various degrees . Bro . Miller 766 gave the addresses , and the brethren listened to him with much pleasure , his delivery and perfect elocution being particularly noticeable . Amongst those present were Broa . W . Fleet Smart W . M . 766 , Braun , Miller , Boete , Cox , Stickleback , Davis , Smith , Moore , Hart , Wilson , Brander , & c .
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813—The members met ab the Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , on Wednesday last . Thero were present Bros . Weeden W . M ., Marks S . W ., Ferrar J . W ., Cusworth Preceptor , Perl Secretary , Dixie S . D .,
Thomson J . D ., Ashton I . G ., and others . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomson candidate . Bro . Jones proved himself an efficient candidate for tbe degree of F . O ., and Lodge was opened in tho second , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Marks was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .
The Duke of Albany presided , on the 17 th instant , as Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , afc the Provincial Grand Lodgo , which was held afc the Town Hall , Banbury , when there was a largo assemblage of the Freemasons of thafc Province and the Province of Warwickshire . His Royal Highness went down from London to Banbury by the 10 a . m . train , accompanied by Col . Shadwell Gierke Grand
Secretary , Sir John B . Monckton President of the Board of General Purposes , and other Officers of Grand Lodgo . He was received at Banbury by the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and escorted by a guard of honour to the Town Hall , where , after the Grand Lodge hacl been opened by Bro . Reginald Bird , M A ., Deputy Provincial Graud Master , a procession was formed , and the Freemasons ,
with their Provincial Grand Master , marched to Marlborough-street , to the siti of a new Masonic Hall proposed to be erected by tho Cherwell Lodge , No . 599 . Arrived at the site of the new building , the Prince delivered a very neat little speech , and then laid the foundation stone in due Masonic form . The Mayor of Banbury then presented His Royal Highness with an address of welcome , which
was graciously accepted . The procession then returned to the Town Hall . Crowds of . spectators lined tho way , and greeted their Royal visitor with the heartiest cheers . The houses wero gaily decorated with flags and ornamental devices , and the whole town woro a very gay appearance . The proceedings of the Provincial Grand Lodge were concluded on the return to the Town Hall , ancl included grants of
ten guineas to local charities , fen guineas to the Boys' School , and , upon the motion of His Royal Highness , a grant of ten guineas to the Royal College of Music . Subsequently his Royal Highness presided at a banquet served in the Corn Exchange , after which the Prince made , as usual , a very good speech—a speech whieh must havo been most encouraging to all who nre anxious to promote tho spread of
Freemasonry in t he Province of Oxfordshire ; for , in expression * bit' " egret that it had been impossible for him to be present at the consecration of the Heiiky-on-Thairies Lodge , which had been added to the toll since ho hacl last been present with them , he assured them " that if any noa-d arose in the future of forming a new Lodge , nothing should prevent his being present to consecrate ifc in
portion . " Freemasonry on the whole seems to prosper in Oxfordshire , for iilthongh there is one Lodge whieh appears to have had "o meetings during Ihe year , ami whoso members have dwindled to ' "ii'tcen in number , there is another which has had as many r this-t y-ei ^ ht initiations , besides receiving two joining members . — - Evening News .
Festival Of The High Cross Lodge Of Instruction.
Bro . James Stevens P . M . 1420 , ttc . hns boon invited to deliver his lecture explfinatoryof tho rituals and ceremonies of the first degree , . it the Royal York Lodge of Instruction , No . 815 , to be held in the Masonic Rooms nt the
Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday , the 4 th of December . The R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir W . W . Burrell , M . P ., has been p leased to grant permission for ( lie brethren to wear Craft clothing- on the occasion , and a large gathering of local Freemasons is expected .
Tho Prosperity Chapter of Improvement , No . 05 , meets every Friday evening , at 0 o ' clock , at Bro . Maid \ voil's , the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street .
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THE THEATRES , & c . COVENT GABDEN .-PROdSIKNADK COXCEHT-J . DRTJBY LANE .-At 7 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELPaL-At 7 . 15 , I . OVE AND MONEY . PKINCESS'S — At 7 , AUNT CHARLOTTE'S MAID . At 7 X > , THE . SILVER KING . VAUDEVILLE . —At 8 , MONEY . This day , at 2 . 30 also . GLOBE . — U 8 , A FAIR ENCOUNTER At 8 . 15 , THE PROMISE Ol- ' MAY . CBITERIOM " . —At S , BRAVE HEARTS . At !> , BETSY . LYCETTM .-At 7 . 15 , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING . This day , at 2 also . STRAND .-At 7 . 15 , THE HEIR-AT-LAW . At 9 . 30 , FKOLIQUK . SAVOY .- 10 LANTHE . COMEDY .-At 7 . 15 , THE FAST COACH . At 8 , RIP VAN WINKLE . HAYMABKET—At 7 . 50 , NEARLY SKVi- ' . N . At 8 . 10 , THE OVERLAND ROUTE . OPEBA COMIQUE—ON CONDITION . At !> . 10 , SOMETHING NEW . COURT . —At 8 , PICKING UP THE PIECES . At 8 . 30 . THE PARVENU . TOOLE'S . —At 7 . 20 , TAKING IT EASY . At 8 , GIRLS AND HOYS ; a Nursery Tale . AVENUE—At 7 . 30 , WEDDING BLISS . At P , MANTEAUX NOIRS . GAIETY .-At 7 . 30 , DONE ON BOTH SIDES . At 8 . 15 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOD . ALHAMBBA . —At 7 . 15 , MERRY WAR . STANDARD . —THE RULING PASSION . SADLEB'S WELLS-At 8 . 15 , FROU-FROU . NOTHING TO NURSE . SUBBEY—At 7 . 30 , FOR EVER . MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall . —Every evening , at 8 . HENGLER'S GBAND CIRQUE-Every evening , tit 7 . 30 . CBYSTAL PALACE . —This day , CONCERT . Dr . LYNN , tlio ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallery , & c .
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" A suilable gift from , a Master to Ids Lodtje . " NEATLY BOUND IN CLOTH , PRICE 8 s Od EACH VOLUMES 1 to 15 . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , FREEMASON ' Crn-OMULi : Wouhs , IlEUMKS HlLf , , i'ENTONVILLE .
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BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) 13 OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR Concerts , ( Entertainments , & IJlasonic : banquets . Bro . G . S . Graham's Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged lor Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and List-iIUtions , kc . For Opinions of tlio Vress and terms , address—G . S . GRVHAM , St . John's Villa , 91 Fomlo-t , Road Balham Surrey .
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Crown Svo , price 2 s fid , cloth lettered . lliviitirraitij zi gltonir giliml mtft § hmmm By Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . " May be rand with advantage by the whole Craft . "—Sunday Times . " Grand Lodge should at once set to work to secure the desired uniformity . " —Sheffield Pont . " The subject is ably argued by tho author . "—Western Daily Mercury . " Useful and valuable in tho highest degree . "—Exeter Gazette . " Will have a material effect on tho future of Masonic Ritual . "—South Wetfrni Star . " The author adduces many variations in the language used by different Preceptors "—C OL '» 3 [ onthIy Legal Circular . " Ought to bo inthe hands of every Mason . "—yorthamptau Guardian . "To Freemasons generally it will be found useful nnd valuable , nnd we com mend it to their notice aocor lingly . "—Surrey Comity 0 !/ . ierver . "Bro . Stevens' motion for a Committee on tho subject of Uniformity of Rihia was carried liy a large majority . "—Frfrmamn * Chronicle report of Grand Lodgo meeting , 3 rd December 1 S 7 » . Sent , bv prist , r . n ivenipi of stamp--, iiy the Author , Bin . JAMES STKVF-NS , 112 Hig h-street , Clapham , S . W . •or by Bro . \ V . \ V . MOMOAN , Ui'lvMere Works , llt-rmca Hill , IVntonville , Loudon , X .