Reports Of Meetings.

Treas ., Geo . A . Meyers P . BI . P . P . G . D . C . D . C , J . Bowers P . BI . Prov . G . S . D . Org ., Arthur Hawkins I . G . ; Past Blasters John Walton , John Walton jun ., R . Swindells , J . H . Blarsh , Thos . W . Bone , and Bro . E . W . Barratt , while among the latter we noticed Bros . 0 . D . Cheetham 993 Prov . J . G . W . ( B . L . ) , Chas . S . Abbott 1009 P . S G . D . ( E . L . ) , Fred Batty 2231 P . G . Swd . Br ., Past Masters W . D . Fryer 1375 , Wm . Bfosley 1773 , T . T . Sefton 1773 , and many others .

The principal business of the evening was that of balloting for , and afterwards initiating Mr . Charles Richard Swepson , Secretary , of Urmston . The ceremony was very effectively done by the Worshipful Master , the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bro . G . G . Blends S . W ., and the Ancient Charge delivered by Bro . J . Ormrod J . W .

At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Blasonic toasts were honoured , that of the W . BI . being proposed by Bro . G . R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . Treas ., to which Bro . Bovvers responded . In the course of subsequent remarks the W . M . told the candidate that the obligation through which he had just passed was anything but a farce , and he adjured him to consider it as something solemn and . binding .

Bro . Swepson replied , saying that what he had seen had impressed him in a higher sense than the Brethren around could imagine . If this were a forerunner of other degrees to come , he though he should be able to go through them with confidence . During that night there had been expressed ,

to his mind , the noblest sentiments which he had ever heard in his life , sentiments which were the embodiment of all that was religious and godly . In concluding a most excellent speech , Bro . Swepson said he hoped he should fully merit the great confidence which the Brethren had reposed in him by admitting him into their midst .

Other toasts followed , these being relieved by songs , recitations , & c , given by Bros . J . S . Whitley S . D ., Hedley Jones J . D , Ed . Roberts P . M . 1459 , and others .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., Bra . Jas . Clough W . B'I ., and he may congratulate himself upon the fact that on the penultimate night of his Blastership he had an attendance of over thirty enthusiastic members and visitors . Bro . John Bintliff Kenyon , whose raising was due , was put through the third degree by the W . BI ., who performed the whole of the ceremony in his usual creditable manner .

The election of Officers afterwards took place , with the result that Bro . Thos . M . Brown S . W . was unanimously chosen as W . BI . for the ensuing financial year , while Bro . F . Townson P . M . was re-elected to the position of Treasurer . At the festive board which followed , the Loyal and Blasonic toasts were agreeably relieved by the efforts of Bros . G . L . Hardcastle , John Harwood , J . Horricks , Fred Daniels , E . Roberts P . M . 1459 , and others .

ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . THE regular meeting was held at the Grand Hotel , Blanchester , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . S . Blamelok P . BI . Treas . acting as Worshipful Blaster , in the absence of Bro . Leon E . Levy , who is abroad on

matters of business . After the reading and confirmation of minutes Bro . Joseph Ramus , Blontefiore Lodge . No . 753 , Glasgow , was balloted for as a joining member . The ballot was also successfully taken for Mr . Blorris Jay , Old Trafford , Blanchester , who was initiated by Bro . Blamelok , the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bro . B . Steel J . W .

A telegram conveying best wishes to the Officers and members of tho Lodgo was forwarded from Algiers by Bro . Levy W . M .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine Hotel , Blanchester , on Thursday , the 8 th inst , Bro . T . T . Hardicker W . BI ., there being a fair attendance of members , among whom we noticed Bros . Clement J . Hall S . W ., Robt . B'leggitt J . W ., O . Rushton Treas ., J . Kinsey Sec , A . G . Bryce S . D ., A . Scarlett J . D ., J . T . Whittle D . C . S . Kew , Wm . Boden P . BI ., W . T . Schofield P . BI . P . P . G . D . Visitor : —Bro . Wm . Blorecoft W . M . 1313 .

The minutes having been read and confirmed , and no important business arising , an early adjournment was made to the festive board , a very pleasant evening being spent .

INSTALLED MASTERS LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . ri ^ HE regular meeting was held at the Old Boar ' s Head Hotel , Withy I Grove , Blanchester , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., Bro . Jas . W . Abbott P . P . G . D . C . Preceptor . There was a capital attendance . Lodge was opened at 7 p . m ., which is now the permanent hour of meeting , Bro . Geo . T . Lenard 1077 Treasurer occupying the chair as installing Blaster .

The address to the W . M . was given by Bro . Geo . W . Davies 1459 , that to the Wardens and Brethren by Bro . Rd . Simister 163 , who also presented and explained thc Working Tools of the three degrees . The Officers were invested by Bro . Glennie 1774 . During the evening it vvas announced that Bro . Alfred Hebden Secretary P . P . G . D . D . C . was again unavoidnbly absent on account of sickness , and expressions of sympathy were uttered on his behalf by several Brethren . The next meeting will take place on Friday , 20 th November , and it is desired that members will note the hour of mooting .

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Reports Of Meetings.

The Committee of the Domatic Chapter of Instruction announce that the meetings are held every Wednesday evening , at 8 o ' clock , at the Bt . James ' s Hall Eestaurant , Piccadilly , W .,

and cordially invite Companions to be present as often as convenient . Comp . Wm . Cleghorn P . Z . is the Preceptor , Chas . Kempton P . Z . Deputy Preceptor , Geo . Mickley P . Z . Treasurer , and Wm . Eatcliffe P . Z . Scribe E .

THE Midland Railway Company , following the policy which they adopted some time ago , of providing pillows for the comfort of passengers by the night trains , have now decided to further add to that convenience by supplying rugs to passengers during the cold weather , at a nominal charge of 6 d each . The arrangement will come into force at St . Pancras , on Monday next , 2 nd November .

Entertainment Notes.

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .

Shaftesbury . —The " Colibris" troupe will make their appearance here iu "The Little Genius" on Blonday evening next , 2 nd November . The " Colibris , " known as the Liliputian wonders , consist of ten of the smallest people in the world , with their miniature carriages , performing elephants and ponies . The particulars of each are as follow : — 1 . —Prince Pompeo , the smallest living man in the world , 24 years old , lit . lOin . high , weight 9 pounds . When born he was able to sleep in a cigar box . Whilst a child he was very bashful , and when people came to visit his parents would hide in his mother's muff .

2 . — -Prince Endree , age 26 years 6 months , height 1 ft . lljin ., weight 13 £ pounds . He likes to be stylishly dressed , and is very proud of his personal appearance . 3 . —General Tod , age 25 years , height 2 ft . 5 £ in . He is a very lively little man , passionately fond of the fair sex , ana wants to get married in the near future .

4 . —Bladame Dedal , very pretty , 28 years old , 2 ft . 7 Jin . high . For the last two years she has been a widow . She has no children , and is very fond of music and singing . 5 . —Princess Therese , the smallest lady in the world , 19 years old , has a splendid figure , is very amiable , and fond of flirting . 6 . —Mons . Henri , 22 years old , height 3 ft . IJin ., very amiable , and like his colleague , General Tod , very fond of the fair sex . He is the one who keeps the troupe in good spirits , with his wit , & c .

7 . —Admiral Picolomini , 24 years old , 2 ft . OJin . high , very lively , fond of a glass of wine , and likes travel . 8 . —Prince Nicolai , 22 years old , 2 ft . high ,. weighs 12 pounds , is of a delicate nature , though mentally well developed , likes wine , fond of playing cards , and generally wins from his colleagues when doing so . 9 . —Prince Pietro , 18 years old , height 1 ft . lO ^ in ., weight 9 ^ pounds , he is well developed mentally , very amiable , and likes society .

10 . —Bladame Isabella , 19 years old , 2 ft . 7 in . high and is a splendid dancer . The above troupe , in addition to being Liliputian marvels , are one and all aitistes of the first water in their various lines , being capital singers , dancers , and linguists , each of them speaking at least five languages . Their meals consist of , in the morning a small cup of coffee , and at 2 o ' clock a substantial dinner . They do not eat much , and prefer to be alone when taking their meals . One of the great attractions of the show is their performing dwarf elephants .

Drury Lane . —8 , The Duchess of Coolgardie . Blatinee , Saturday , 2 . Lyceum . —8 , Cymbeline . Blatinee , Wednesday , 11 th November , 2 . Haymarket . —8-15 , Under the Red Robe . Blatinee , Saturday . 2-30 . Strand . —8-10 , Dream Faces . 9 , Teddy's Wives . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . St . James's . —8-15 , The Prisoner of Zenda . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . G looe . —8 , The Bluff of the Regiment . 9 , Charley's Aunt . Matinee , Wed nesday and Saturday , 3 .

Prince ot Wales ' s . —8-15 , The White Silk Dress . Blatinee , Saturday , 2-30 Gaiety . —8-15 , Bly Girl . Blatinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Adelphi . —8 , Boys Together . Blatinee , Wednesday , 2 . Avenue . —8-15 , Monte Carlo . Blatinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8 , The Little Genius . 10-15 , La Goulue . Matinee , Sat urday , 2 . Duke of York's . —8 , The Gay Parisienne . Blatinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Terry's . —8-15 , Woman ' s proper place . 9 , Love in idleness . Blatinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Lyric . —8 * 15 , The Sign of the Cross . Blatinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2 * 30 Savoy . —7-30 , Weather or No . 8-30 , The Blikado . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 Comedy . —8 , A White Stocking . 8 * 50 , Blr . Blartin . Blatinee , Saturday , 3 Criterion . —8-30 , Rosemary . Blatinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Garrick . —8 , Lord Tom Noddy . Blatinee , Saturday , 2-30 .

Daly's . —8-15 , The Geisha ; A story of a Tea House . Matinee , Saturday , 2 * 30 . Vaudeville . —8-15 , Papa ' s wife . 9 , A night out . Blatinee , Wednesday , 3 . Court . —8-15 , Number One round tke Corner . 930 , The Belle of Cairo . Blatinee , Saturday , 3 . Royalty . —8-30 , The Storm . 9 , His little dodge . Matinee , Saturday , 3 . Princess ' s . —8 , Two little Vagabonds . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday ,

2-30 . Parkhurst . —Popular companies and newest pieces , changed weekly . Alhambra . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment . 8 * 15 , Irish Ballet Divertissement , 9-30 , The Animatographe . 10 , Rip Van Winkle . Empire . —7 * 40 , Variety Entertainment . New Ballet Divertissement , La Danse . Cinematographe . Palace . —7 * 45 , Variety Entertainment , Tableaux Vivants , & c .

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