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Case , Bro . and Mrs . Finck , Bros . Roger , Neilson , Waldvogel , Fuller , Bockin , Moyle , Robt . Fitch , accompanied by his daughter , Miss Alice Fitch and Mr . P . Baldwyn , Bro . and Mrs . Myddleton , Bro . and Mrs . Newell , Bro . and Mrs . Blake , Mr . and Miss Webb , Bro . and Mrs . Warwick , Bro . Hampton , Bro . and Mrs . Hayward , Mr . and Mrs . Mc Mullin , Bro . and Miss Pewtress , Miss Foote , Bro . J . Wynman , and others .

Expressions of sympathy were desired to be conveyed to Bro . J . Evans P . M ., who was prevented from being present through serious illness .

Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . ON Friday , 15 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., Bros . . J . Hallam W . M ., M . F . Wilkins S . W ., H . G . Cox J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , G . White S . D ., R . Reid P . M . J . D ., W . J . Foes I . G ., H . J . Cousens , W . Hide , J . H . Gumming , T . Harrington , Patrick Cronin , K . M . Ross W . M . of the Paxton Lodge , J . Lee , and Harry Butt .

Lodge was opened , and it was announced that one of the oldest members was waiting for admission . Bro . William Fisher Past Asst . Grand Pursuivant entered , and was accorded the salutes that are usually given to a Grand Officer . The initiation ceremony was gone through , Bro . Butt taking the candidate's place . The first and second sections were worked by the Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren .

Bro . M . F . Wilkins , who is noted for the excellent way he always carries out the duties of the chair , was elected to that Office for the next meeting . Bro . Harry Butt , of the Euphrates Lodge , was elected a member and the Brethren afterwards balloted for a Life Governorship of one of the Institutions .

Chiswick Lodg-e , No . 2012 . SATURDAY , 16 th inst ., witnessed a large attendance at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith . Bro . W . Hide P . M . acted as W . M ., and was well supported by Bros . L . Walsh S . W ., W . Atkinson J . W .,

Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , R . Josey P . M . Sec , F . Craggs P . M Treas ., J . Evans S . D ., K . M . Ross J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M I . G ., Robert Reid , L . J . Powell , H . J . Cousens , T . Harrington , R H . Bunce , Vandegoor , & c .

Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Harrington was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened up , and that Brother acted as candidate in the raising ceremony . Bro . Hide having resumed the Lodge to , the first degree , called it off and on . He vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lewis Walsh , the popular Master of the Philbrick Lodge . Bro . Vandegoor was entrusted and the passing ceremony was given .

The Brethren unanimousl y elected Bro . Walsh to occupy the chair at the next meeting , and Bro . Vandegoor , a member of the Creaton Lodge of Instruction joined .

Woodrow Lodg-e , No . 2 2 71 . ON the 25 th inst . j at Stone ' s , Panton Street , S . W ., Bros . A . Elliott W . M ., J . E . Culverhouse S . W ., Geo . Burgess J . W ., W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . Assistant Preceptor J . W . Simeons P . M . Sec

, G . A . Calot S . D ., Percy S . Cooper J . D ., J . G . Lobb I . G ., Thos Grummant P . M . 1559 Sec , Firminger P . M . 1559 , G . W . Lacy , P Amato , T . H . Westcote , J . A . Grille , W . Hammond , J . Baron , S . E Hinton , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lacy candidate , questions leading to the second degree were answered by Bro . Grille , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . H . W . Chibnall of the New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , became a member vote of

. A thanks was recorded on the minutes to the W . M . on his occupying the chair for the first time , and he , in returning thanks , stated that the whole of his instruction had been received in that Lodge , he never having attended any other Lod ge of Instruction . Bro . J . E . Culverhouse was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

Brondesbury Lodgre , No . 2 69 8 . THE third annual supper was held on Monday , iSth inst ., at the Earl Derby , Kilburp . The chair was taken by Bro . Preceptor Hardyment P . M ., & c , supported by Bros . R . J . Campbell Treasurer , Bore , Clemens , Gaw-Smith

throp , Oldrey , , Rev . G . Greenwood Grand Chaplain of Middx ., Colby , Woods , Cutts , Dunaway , Spencer , Palmer , H . Coxen , Fraser , Butler , Marks , Green , Pearce , Aylett , Lines , Oliver , Horstead , Moms , Lewis , Cowley , and others . The membershi p is now considerabl y over 150 , and during the last two years the Association connected with the Lodge has sent over 200 guineas to the three Institutions .

Eyre Lodgre , No . 2 742 . THE annual supper of this young and vigorous Lodge was held at the Eyre Arms Hotel , St . John ' s Wood , on the 13 th inst . Brother Weston P . M ., the indefatigable Preceptor of the Lodge , occupied the chair , and had the support of Bros . G . Fagg P . M ., R . Raymond P . M ., J . D . Graham P . M ., C . B . Murless , J . Dewhurst J . Culverhouse ,

, J . Mason , G . Tapley-Smith , A . J . Barrell , E . J . Lillie , G . E . Thompson , K . Kietzschmar , A . Archer , W . P . Clark , C . Hall , G . Jackson , D . Kozminski , A . S . Pereno , F . E . Shearlock , C . Johnson W . M . G Faaz , Dr . -Montgomery-Smith , Knox , Cooper , Mitchell , W . Knill Secretary . The supper provided was quite up to the usual high standard of

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this well known establishment , and was largely attended by the Brethren of the Lodge , with a good number of visitors . After the Brethren had partaken of the good things provided for

them , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Several of those present kindly assisted to make the evening an enjoyable one , by giving recitations and vocal and instrumental music , which were successfully rendered and well deserved the encores they received .

Entertainment Notes.

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

. Comedy . —Great are the uses of advertisement ! and our abl j contemporary the " Sunday Special " has hit upon what is perhaps the most novel method of increasing its subscribers known to the present generation . The proprietors invite their readers to a theatrical

performance , which , in addition to giving them amusement , is the means both of bringing forth untried writers with plays , and of aitording young actors and actresses a chance of distinguishing themselves . One of these performances was given at the Comedy Theatre on Friday afternoon of last week , the piece selected being an original

comedy in three acts , by Mr . Israel Zangwill , entitled " The Revolted Daughter , " which met with a very favourable reception . The '' new woman" is as much doomed to failure and extinction as were the asthetes and other fadists of a similar character ; but Mr . Zangwill cruelly destroys the illusion of his heroine , though the spectator cannot

help laughing at her discomfiture . Christina Huntyngford leaves her home and loving parents to start a mission in the slums of east London , under the influence of Sophia Twick , M . A ., who has already " emancipated" herself . Young Professor Gray thinks he can become the co-worker and platonic friend of Christina , but the little

god of Love quickly disposes of his pretentions , and when Sophia actually proposes to marry the Professor the bubble bursts , and Christina is content to resign herself to the inevitable . Miss Nina Boucicault is eminently well suited to the poor little disillusioned Christina , though her " newness " is a palpable deception . Miss Edith

Olive is also well placed as Sophia , and the scene where she lays bare her thoughts to Christina is an excellent example of tragi-comedy . Mr . Loring Fernie would have a difficult task to render the Professor other than a bore , but Mr . Luigi Lablache and Mrs . Campbell Bradley are capitally suited as the " old fashioned " parents of Christina .

The other characters , which , however , are little more than cynical sketches , are represented by Mr . Holman Clark , Miss Rhoda Halkett , and Miss Annie Hill , and are admirablv acted . A little more lightness and compression would render this an excellent comedy , for the dialogue is witty and sparkling , and some of the situations are

distinctly good . The piece was produced under the auspices of Mr . J . T . Grein , the clever dramatic critic of the " Sunday . Special , " who returned thanks on behalf of the author for its reception . —For his forthcoming production at the Comedy , Mr . Forbes Robertson has

engaged Miss Suzanne- Sheldon and Mr . Frank Mills . The cast of the opening play , " Count Tezma , ' will be completed during the present week , all being well . The incidental music is being written by Mr . Arthur Hinton , who will conduct the orchestra during Mr . Forbes Robertson's stay at the Comedy .

Haymarket—Captain Robert Marshall ' s altogether delightful comedy "The Second in Command " is receiving a well merited appreciation from crowded houses , and the eight performances a week hardly suffice to satisfy the demands of the playgoing public . This is accounted for by the " naturalness" of the play , and the perfect

ease with which everybody enacts his or her part . Mr . Cyril Maude's " Binks " is a charming performance , and will . long linger in one's memory , but Mr . Allan Aynesworth , Miss Sybil Carlisle , Miss Muriel Beaumont , and Mr . Vane Tempest also have their share in the success of the piece . A special matinee will be given on Easter Monday , at 2 . 30 .

Bro . R . F . Gould P . S . G . D . England is about to issue a " Concise History of Freemasonry , " which will be an abridged or summarized edition of his more complete " History of Freemasonry . " The work will be published in one volume

( to subscribers at 8 s 6 d , after publication 10 s 6 d net ) by Messrs . Gale and Polden , Limited , 2 Amen Corner , Paternoster Row , London , and , we venture to think , will prove as successful as any of our distinguished Brother ' s other works .

The will of the late Bro . Thomas Fenn has been filed at Somerset House , the net personalty being sworn at £ 45 , 083 . There does not appear to be any legacy for either of the Masonic Institutions , which is certainly to be wondered at in

view of our late Brother ' s prominent position in the Order . It has long been a matter of surprise to us that legacies for the Institutions are so few and far between , considering the class of people who rise to prominence in Freemasonry .

Bro . Flenry Neville , who is playing oir Daniel Carteret in the tour of " Mrs . Dane ' s Defence , " was one of the Grand Officers selected to form the deputation to the King at St .

James ' s Palace , on Wednesday of last week , for the presentation of the address . He travelled al' night from Sheffield , where he was playing last week , and returned to the cutlery capital in time to resume his part in the second act at night .