Upton Lodge. No. 1227.

UPTON LODGE . No . 1227 .

THE members of this Lodge held their annnal meeting afc the Spotted Dog , Upton , on Thursday , the 18 nh inst . The W . M . ( Bro . A . W Fenner ) opened the Lodge soon after 3 p m ., he beint supported by Past Masters Picking , Brown , Lyons , and Andrews , and an efficient staff of Officers . A aoodly number of members were present . The minntes of last meeting wero read and confirmed , and

the report of the Auditors was adopted . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . George Henry Clark , which proved unanimous , and that gentleman being in attendance , was dnly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The Installation of Bro . Adolphus Clark , the W . M . elect , was then proceeded with , and he was regularly installed into tbe chair of K . S . by Bro . Fenner . The newlv installed

M'ister appointed nnd invested his Olfi-ers as follow : —Bros . Fenner I . P . M ., R . W . Pearcy S . W ., W . Serjeant J . W ., VVayland Treasurer , Rowe Secretary , Dr . Ager Chaplain , Gieseke S . D ., D . Legg J . D ., Patrick I . G .. Stroud Wine S'eward , Horley Director of Ceremonies , Bowler Tyler . Tho addresses wero rendered in a very efficient manner . A vote of thanks was ordered to be

recorded on tho minntes to the Installing Master for the manner ho had performed the ceremony , for which he returned thanks . Lodge was 'hpn closed , and the brpthren adjourned to banquet , which they did full justice to . On the cloth being removed the Loyal toasts were proposed , and fnll honour done them . The I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . in a short hut effective speech , which drew forth

the cordial approbation of the brethren . Bro . Clark replied by assuring the brethren he would ever have the interests of the Upton Lodge afc heart , and whatever he could do for its advantage be would . He congratulated the Lodge on its having such an efficient staff of Officers to assist him in carrying out the dnties , and trusted that his conduct during bis year of office would be snch as to merit

a continuance of their confidence . The W . M , then proposed the health of the Installing Master Brother Fenner , in a very complimentary speech , and presented him , in the name of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel . In doing so he observed thafc he had well earned it , and expressed a sincere wish thafc he might live for many years to wear it . In reply , Bro . Fenner said he felt proud afc

having gained the honourable distinction of P . M ., also of feeling he had the confidence of the brethren of the Lodge . He trusted that nothing might oconr to lessen this confidence , and assured the brethren that he would in the future as in the past s'rive to do his best for the benefit of the Lodge . The other toasts were in due coarse proposed , and as duly honoured . Bro . Initiate remarked thafc he felt

pleased to become a member , and hoped to gain snch Masonic knowledge as others had undoubtedly achieved . The toast of the Visitors was responded to by Bro . Lardner W . M . 1745 , while Bros . Picking and Lyons replied for the P . M . ' s . The Treasurer and Secretary severally replied . Brother Wayland , in thanking the brethren for the compliment paid him , said he had lost an efficient Secretary ,

hut from what opportunities he had already had of judging , thought Bro . Clark would be efficiently replaced by Bro Rowe . Bro . Rowe replied by assuring the brethren that he would try and do his best ; he felt confident that he should be able to secure the approbation of the W . M . and the confidence of the brethren . The Officers ' toast was responded to by Bro . R . W . Pearcy . As the time was getting short , and trains do not wait for M . isons more than for other

folk , the W . M . had to sound the gavel for the Tvler ' s toast , which brought a very pleasant evening to a close . The Visitors were Bros . Wilson P . M . 1155 , Payn W . M . 201 , Lardner W . M . 1745 , Woolly 15 , Adams 181 , Weeden and Perl 813 , and Dnpree 1851 . The following brethren , by songs , contributed to the enjoyment of the evening : — Bros . Lnnd , Serjeant , Patrick , G H . Clark , Stroud , and last , though not least , the Organist , Bro . Sherwin , who assisted both in a vocal as well as instrumental capacity .

Duke Of Connaught Lodge. No. 1834.

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE . No . 1834 .

rpHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons ' - * - Hall , Commercial-road , Landporfc , on Tuesday , 23 rd inst ., when a large assemblage of the Craft attended to witness the installation of the W . M . elect Bro . George Mason , of Southsea . The ceremony was carefull y rendered by Bro . J . Willmott P . M . 342 , and the W . M . appointed aud invested the following brethren as his Officers for the

ensuing year : Bros . T . Good I . P . M ., W . D . Parkhouse S . W ., G . Forney Brown J . W ., S . R . Ellis P . M . Treasurer , John Wesley Gardner Secretary , George Banning S . D ., J . Westaway J . D ., J . S . Gardner I . G ., James Mood y D . of C , Henry Sainton and W . W . Slade Stewards , J . Exell Tyler . After the customary work of the Lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the spacious dining

nail , where abont fifty partook of a banquet served in a rdcherche " style by the staff of the Freemasons' Club . Tbe usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , and Colonel Shadwell Gierke , the p ' w ^ Secretary ° * England , in responding for H . R . H . the Prince oi Wales ^ and the Oflicers of the Grand Lodge , in a lengthy speech hore testimony to tbe great and increasing interest manifested by the

prince in the promotion and welfare of the Ancient Order . The « rand Secretary , after passing a high enlogium on the other members of the Royal Family—viz ., their R . H . the Dukes of Connaught an < 1 Albany , who were prominent , active , and most zealoas Masons . a » d whose working in the Craft was of hfeh merit , proceeded to P "nt ont to the brethren the high moral effect the influence tv . aaonry had in uniting all classes in one . srresit , fraternal nnion .

Alter thanking the W . M . and brethren for their cordial and hospiable reception , and congratulating the brethren on their magnifi . en : oclge room , and good working of their Loljie , the Graud decretarv c-meluded , amidst the hearty plaudits of the brethren . Bro . Mark S , n P * ' " RG - Treasar ' r responded for Bro . W . W . Beach . M . P ., Br AM ' GrSnd Master and the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge . ro . Alderman A . Cadli pp , in a speech of some force , proposed the

Duke Of Connaught Lodge. No. 1834.

toast of the W . M 's and 'epresontatives of th " " neighbouring Lodges , which was responded to by the W . M ' s of 257 and 312 . The toast of 'he W . M . was ably proposed by Bro . VV . Edmond * P . M . and suitably acknowledged . His Worship the Mayor , Bro . W . Rink , in responding for tho toast of the Visitors , in a humorous speech detailed s > me of tho onerous and numerous engagements

devolving on the head of any great municipality , whioh prevented him from taking that active interest in the Craft which he desired , and hoped to be able to do in tho future . During tho evening some vocal and instrumental music of high merit was rendered by Bros . Sylvester , Brown , Grant , and Cunningham . The following brethren attended to do hononr to tho W . M .: —Bros . Colonel Shadwell H .

Gierke P . M . Grand Secretary , Captain Haldane P . M . P . P . G . W ., Mark E . Frost P . M . P . G . Treasurer , S . R . Ellis P . M . P . P . G . Director of Ceremonies , E S . Main P . M . P . P . G . Director of Ceremonies , G . Wikins P . M . P . P . G . Sword Bearer , J . Craven P . M . P . P . G . Sword Bearer , G . P . Arnold W . M . 1428 P . P . G . Director of Ceremonies , Geo . Grant . I . P . M . 1705 , R . J . Furn * v P . M . 312 , Thos . P . Hall P . M . 804 , 1776 , W . W . Townsend P . M . 1903 , Arthur Cndlipp P . M . 487 ,

W . E Imunds P . M ., J . A . Elverston W . M . 804 , Richard W . Downing W . M . 903 . Thomas P . Palsgrave W . M . 497 . H . Adamea W . M . 1776 , J . Gieve W . M . 1069 P . G . Secretary , J . Haymnn W . M . 257 , William Judd , J . J . Slade . Georgo Sylvester , George Dean , George Manes , T . Good flU , 1834 , J . V . Banjalnp Secretary 344 , 1776 , W . D . Parkhouse 1834 , George Forney Brown 1834 , George Banning 1834 , John Westawav 1834 , James Moody 1831 , J . VV . Gardner Secretary 1834 , W . W . S ' ade 1834 . Charles t"Wia 1834 , J . W . Wilmott 1834 and P . M . 342 , H . Sainton 1834 , T . V . Box 1834 , J . S . Gardner 1834 .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , the Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on the 16 th instant . Bros . Christian W . M ., Jones S . W ., Edwards J . W ., Marsh S . D ., Clark J . D ., Smyth I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , C . Lorkin acting Preceptor ; Bros . Polak , Carr , A . Clark , Young , Gompertz , Clegg , ancl others . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Polak answered the

questions leading to the third , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Polak was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The W . M . gave the traditional history ; he also worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was resumed , when Bro . Carr , as candidate for passing , was entrnsted , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bros . Gompertz aud Clegg , of the Gresham Lodge , No . 869 , were elected members .

On Tuesday , 23 rd instant , Bros . Wardell W . M ., Clark S . W ., Glass J . W ., J . Lorkin Secretary , Wallington Preceptor , Polak S . D ., A . Clark J . D ., Christian I . G . ; also Bros . Boyce , Young , Carr . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Boyce acting as candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first , second , and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Clark

was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , when the ceremony of Installation will be rehearsed by Bro . P . M . Wallington , the able Pre - ceptor . Brethren will have a Masonic treat , as Bro . Wallington enjoys a high reputation as an exponent of the ceremonies . Lodge will be opened at 8 o ' clock . Lodge was closed iu due form , and adjourned .

The La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction has removed from Maddox-sfcreet , Regent-street , to Morland's Hotel , Deanefcreet , Oxford . sfcreet . The members meet every Wednesday evening afc eight o'clock .

His Royal Highness Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany , has signified his acceptance of the invitation to preside at the 217 th Anniversary Festival of the Scottish Corporation , which will be held on the 30 th of November ( St . Andrew's Day ) .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

DEURY LAKE .-At 7 . 10 , YOUTH . COVENT GARDEN " . —At 8 , PROMENADE CONCERTS . HEB MAJBISTY'S . —At 8 , HAVERLY'S MONSTER TROUPE OF REAL NIGGERS . Wednesday and Saturday at 2 also . AD ( ""LP SI . —At 7 . 15 , THE "MIDDY ASHORE . At 8 . 15 , JANET PRIDE . HAYMARKET .-At 7 . 30 , THE LITTLE TREASURE . At 8 . 30 , EAST LYNNE .

PBIN"CESS'S .-At 7 , TWO OLD BOYS . At 8 , THE OLD LOVE AND THE NEW . STBAND . —At 7 . 30 , UP THE RIVER . At 8 , OLIVETTE . G-AIETY .-At 7 . 0 , OPERETTA . At 7 . 20 , FAST COACH , At 8 . 30 , FORTY THIEVES . ' '

OLYMPIC—At 8 , CLAUDE DUVAL . CRITERION—At 8 , WITHERED LE WES . At 8 . 45 , FLATS . OPEKA COMIQUE —At 8 , UNCLE SAMUEL . At 8 . 30 , PATIENCE . PRINCE OF WALES'S . —At 8 . 30 , THE COLONEL . POLICY . —At 7 . 30 , HIS LAST LEGS . At 8 . 30 , IMPRUDENCE . HEW SADLER'S WBLLS .-HAMLET .

ALHAJV 1 BKA . —At 7 . 30 , FARCE . At 8 . 16 , BRONZE HORSE . AL XANDKA PALACE . —This day , HORSE LEAPING , "UNE FE If . COSMOPOLITE . " Monday and 'luesdny , TROTTING MEETING . CONCERT , & c . ' CRYSTAL PALACE .-This day , CONCERT , THE PALACE OF TRUTH , Sec . On Monday , Tuesday , a d Wednesday , FRUIT AND FLOWeR SHOW , & c . On Thursday , ilREWORKS , & c . Open Daily Aquarium , Pictnre Gallery , & c „ & c .