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distinguished Mark Masons , expressing their regret that previous engagements prevented their attendance , and wishing the Worshipful Master and the lodge a happy and prosperous year of office , the writers including Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , P . G . M . ; the Rev . Canon Portal , P . G . M . ; the Right Hon . the Ear ! of Jersey , Prov . G . M . ; F . Binckes , G . Sec ; Donald M . Dewar , Asst . G . Sec ; T . J . Pulley , Prov . G . Sec . ; the VV . Ms .

of other Mark Lodges in the Province , and other brethren . 'The lodge business , which occupied upwards of two hours , having terminated , the brethren adjourned to the Queen ' s Hotel and partook of a banquet served in a most satisfactory style by Bro . Hamlen . The tables were adorned with a profuse display of thc choicest flowers , and the room had been tastefully decorated with evergreens , flowers , and Masonic emblems . There were present , in

addition to the brethren named , Bro . F . G . Hall ( who has been a member of the Porchester 1-odge since the date of its consecration in 1 S 5 S , and whose health was drunk in connection with the toast of "The Founders of the Lodge ) , " Bro . G . M . Knight , P . M ., and others . The customary loyal and Mark Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured . Some capital songs were well rendered , and the company separated shortly before eleven o'clock , having spent a most pleasant evening .

ALDERSHOT . —Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . — This lodge met at the Masonic Hall , on the 17 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Capt . Croisdale , VV . M ., P . G . S . D . ; Hacker , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Stone , J . W . ; Harrison , M . O . ; Gee , S . O . ; Taylor , S . D . ; Hernial ] , J . D . ; Adnett , Org . ; Phillips , Camjibell , Weibkin , Hill , Cox , Burns , and others . The lodge was opened in accordance with ancient rites ,

and Bros . Liddey , Robertson , and Pardoe were balloted for and approved , and being in attendance were advanced to the degree of M . M . by the VV . M . in a very effective manner , thc lecture expounding the history of the degree being delivered in a way that elicited thc high encomiums of thc brethren present , and proving a real Masonic treat .

After thc transaction of other formal business the lodge was closed in thc usual manner . 'There appears to be every chance of this lodge making good progress during thc current year , there being six candidates for advancement at the next regular lodge meeting . '

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the iGth ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; Fisher , S . VV . ; Handel , J . W ., VV . M . elect ; Briggs , S . O . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S ., Sec . ; E . Hopwood , P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . C , Hon . Member ; and others . Visitor : Bro . F .

Walters , P . G . LG . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . Henry Higgins , P . M . 1381 , and C . H . Kohler , P . M . IJSI , and it proving to be unanimous , those brethren were duly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M . The ceremony of installing Bro . Handel into thc chair of A . was also performed bv thc W . M ., assisted by Bros . F .

Walters as S . VV ., VV . Hammond as J . W ., T . Poore as D . C ., and E . Hopwood as I . G . The officers invested were Bros . Fisher , S . VV . ; Pillcr , J . W . ; Briggs , M . O . j Frampton , S . O . ; II . Higgins , J . O . ; VV . Taylor , Treas . ; VV . Hammond , Sec . and Registrar of Marks ; Kohler , S . D . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The other appointments stood over . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . T . Poore for his services as D . C , and a similar compliment

passed to Bro . Walls , as Installing Master . Lodge was then closed , and thc brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were given . Bros . Poore and Hammond responded for "Thc Grand Officers , " and Bro . Walls for "Thc Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " was given by thc I . P . M ., and warmly received . The

W . M . having replied , then gave "The Advancccs . " Bros . Higgins and Kohler having responded , the toast of "The Visitor" was acknowledged by Bro . F . Walters . 'The VV . M . having given " The Past Masters , " Brosi Walls and Hammond acknowledged thc compliment . Thc toast of "Thc Officer ? , " coupled with the names of Bros . Fisher and Briggs , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .

FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —The annual meeting of thc above lodge , for the purpose of installing the VV . M . for the ensuing year , was held on the 1 Gth ult , Bro . B . Craig , VV . M ., Prov . G . D . C , presiding . On the confirmation of thc minutes , Bro . J . Dickson was advanced . to thel Honourable Degree of Mark Master , when Bro . Geo . Dalrymplc , P . M ., G . A . D . C , assumed the chair , and Bro . Richard Wilson , VV . M . elect , Prov . G . Swd .

Br ., was presented and installed , and afterwards appointed the following as his officers : Bros . Geo . Lowden , S . VV . ; Jas . Routledgc , J . W . ; C . Gowan , M . O . ; VV . J . Harvey , S . O . ; W . Swain , J . O . ; J . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; F . T . Allatt , Sec . and Reg . ; David Bell , S . D . ; 1 . McMullin , J . D . ; J . Bewlcy , I . G . ; and John Johnston ,

Tyler . The customary addresses were delivered by Bro . Craig . The following brethren were also present : Bros . Wm . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; VV . H . Lewthwaitc , P . M . 229 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Henry Lewthwaitc , VV . M . 229 , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; James Peel , and others . A vote of thanks was passed to thc Installing Master , and the lodge was closed in form and good harmony .

Knights Templer.

Knights Templer .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT . —This old preceptory met at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , on thc 11 th ult . Among those present were Sir Kts . Dr . Sanders , E . C ; Alfred Williams , Prelate ; R . Berridge , 1 st Captain ; F . W . Driver , 2 nd Captain ; W . Paas , 'Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Reg . ; G . Graveley , Expert ; F . J . Stohwasscr , list Herald ; Ii . J . Lardner , D . C ; C . H .

Driver , P . E . C ; E . Baxter , P . E . C . ; T . C . Walls , P . E . C 1 T . Wood , W . J . Freer , J . D . Harris , J . H . Dodson , Alfred 'Tisley , and E . F . Storr . 'The visitors were Sir Kts . C . F . Matier , Capt . Charles Hunter , H . Lovegrove , and C . B . Woodhouse . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Sir Kt . C . Driver , P . E . C , by permission of thc E . C . assumed the chair and installed Sir Kt .

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Berridge as Eminent Commander for the year ensuing . The officers appointed and invested were as follows : Sir Kts . Berridge , E . C ; C . Sanders , M . D ., Prelate ; F . VV . Driver , 1 st Captain ; G . Graveley , 2 nd Captain ; VV . Paas , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Reg . ; J . B . Glenn , Expert ; J . H . Dodson , Capt . of G . ; A . Tisley , 1 st Std . Br . ; F . J ; Stohwasser , 2 nd Std . Br . ; H . J . Lardner , 1 st Herald ; J . Andrews , 2 nd Herald ; T . Wood , D . C ; and J . Rawles ,

Equerry . The E . C . then presented the I . P . E . C . with a jewel in recognition of his services . Sir Kt . Dr . Sanders having expressed his acknowledgments the encampment was closed . The sir knights adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where they partook of a well-served banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Sir Knight C . Driver acknowledged thc toast of " The Grand Officers . "

"The Health of the E . C . " was given in warm and flattering terms by the I . P . E . C . Sir Knight Berridge having replied then gave "The Visitors . " The toast was acknowledged at length by Sir Knights Matier , Hunter , and Lovegrove . " The P . E . Commanders" was coupled with the names of Sir Knights Sanders and C . Driver , who replied . "The 'Treasurer and Registrar , " with the names of Sir Knights Paas and Dewar , and "The Officers" were

responded to by Sir knight I ' . Driver . I he proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable and successful , then terminated . ————LEEDS . —Fidelity Preceptory ( No . 114 ) . —The annual meeting was held at thc Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., the preceptory being opened in due form in the presence of Sir Knights R . Wilson , E . P . ; John Barker , Constable ; J . VV . Fourners , as Marshal ;

P . R . lomhnson , as Sub-Marshal ; K . VV . Moore , Prelate ; J . D . Kay , Prov . Sub-Prior , Treas , ; H . L . Green , Prov . Vice-Chancellor , Recorder ; John Scott , C of G . ; VV . F , Smithson , S . ; C . L . Mason , P . Prov . Sub-Prior ; VV . J . Heck , P . Prov . 'Treas . ; and Gibson . Visitor : Sir Knt . J . VV . Monckman , Prov . Chancellor , Faith Preceptory , No . 13 , Bradford . 'J he minutes of the last regular preceptoiy having been

read and confirmed , Sir Knts . C L . Mason , P . Prov . Sub-Prior , and VV . F . Smithson , P . Prov . Vice-Chancellor , presented Sir Knt . John Barker , E . P . elect , for installation . The ceremony was efficientl y performed by Sir Knt . R . Wilson . The newly installed E . P . having been saluted , appointed the following officers : Sir Knts . VV . C . Lukis ( by deputy ) , Constable ; J . VV . Fourners , Marshall ; R . VV . Moore , Sub Marshal ; John Scott , Prelate ;

J . D . Kay , Prov . Sub-Prior , elected 'Treas . ; II . L . Green , Recorder ; E . T . Clark ( by deputy ) , 1 st Std . Br . ; P . R . Tomlinson , 2 nd Std . Br . ; Jos . Oiiartcrman ( by deputy ) , C of G . Letters of apology were read from various sir knights , after which the preceptory was closed in due form , and the sir knights adjourned to a slight refreshment . The whole of the day had been very wild and boisterous , and it was a source of great gratification to thc newl y installed E . P . to be so well supported under such circumstances .

Presentation To A Northampton Brother.

PRESENTATION TO A NORTHAMPTON BROTHER .

Bro . Hamilton W . Parker , P . P . G . D . Norths and Hunts , P . M . 360 , and P . Treas . 1764 , having recently left Northampton to take up his residence at Lowestoft , many of the iocal brethren felt that he ought not to be allowed to leave the nei g hbourhood without some tangible token of thc regard in which he is generally held . A committee was formed , and it was decided that the testimonial should

take thc _ form of a Past Treasurers jewel , bearing a suitable inscription and accompanied by an illuminated address . Bro . George Ellard kindly undertook the duties of secretary of the committee ; and thc necessary funds were speedily obtained . Thc jewel , an exquisite work of art , bears on the crossbar thc words " Eleanor Cross " and on the face of the ribbon the lodge ' s emblem—a beautifully enamelled representation cf thc Eleanor Cross itself ,

one ot thc finest architectural and historical memorials of the county . It has also a Past Master's emblem appended , the whole forming in design and execution , a beautifully artistic expression of Masonic regard . The address , which bore the signatures of thc Committee , is beautifully written on vellum and most tastefull y illuminated , and altogether , artistically , an admirable piece of work . 'The wording is set in a unique border of blue , and the four

corners arc adorned by skilfully executed emblems as follows : 1 . The Founders' Jewel of Eleanor's Cross , 17 G 4 ; 2 . The Royal Arch Jewel ; 3 . The Past Treasurer's Jewel ; and 4 , The Provincial Grand Deacon ' s Jewel . At the head of the address , in heraldic colouring and enclosed in a circlet of blue , are the Pomfret arms—the arms of the lodge of which Bro . Parker is a P . M . —and from this design deiiends

the P . M . ' s jewel . Owing to the distance which separates Lowestoft from Northampton , and the circuitous character of the railway communication , it was felt it would too much to ask Bro . Parker to come to Northampton to receive the grateful tokens of his brother Masons' regard . Bro . Hodgson , the VV . M . of the Lodge of Unity , Lowestoft , kindly consented to make the presentation on behalf of the Northampton brethren , and lie very gracefully performed this duty at thc last lodge meeting . It was , he said , a source

of great pleasure to him to be entrusted with such a duty on behalf of thc Eleanor Cross Lodge , and he discharged it with the utmost satisfaction . The incident formed a most agreeable and interesting break in the ordinary business of the Unity Lodge meeting ; and both jewel and address were greatly admired by the brethren . Bro . Parker very heartuy expressed his acknowledgments , and has sent his warm thanks to the Northampton brethren for their generous appreciation of his services to Masonry .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . CHARLES CAMPION . Many Masons and a large circle of private friends in West Lancashire will hear with sincere regret of thc death of Bro . Charles Campion , which took place at his residence , the Edge Lane Hotel , Edge-lane , Liverpool , early on Monday morning , the 21 st ult ., in the 55 th year of his age . The deceased was during his lifetime greatly respected by many brethren , and his membership of the Liverpool Dramatic Lodge , No . 1 G 09 , which extended over several years , was one of great popularity and value . Thc

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remains were interred at Smithdowen-lane Cemetery , Liverpool , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The coffin was covered with sprigs of acacia and several beautiful wreaths . Although the weather was exceedingly stormy , upwards of fifty friends were present at the funeral . Amongst these were Bro . W . Campion , and Mr . C . Campion ( sons ) , Messrs .

I . Lovclady and li . Bishop , Bro . Jonah Milncr , Messrs . T . Campion , It . Campion , E . Ruddin , C . Dodd , and Tate , Bro . VV . Hawksworth , Mr . VV . Anderton , Bro . J . G . Bales , Messrs . A . Robinson , E . Jacob , A . Abell , Ii . Alason . and John Roberts , Bros . VV . . Matthews , C . Copcman , Kitchingman , and A VVoolrich .

BRO . FRANCIS RAVYL 1 NG . Wc regret to announce thc death of Bro . Francis Rawling , who expired in his fifty-sixth year early on the morning of the 21 st ult ., at York , after having undergone a painful operation , which he survived several days with every hope of recovery . The deceased was a highly-respected member of thc City Council , and a builder by trade . He was admitted a member of the York Lodge

in I'ebruary , 1 S 67 . Between then and 1 S 7 G he held various offices , and in the latter year he was elevated to the position of VV . M . lie was likewise a Royal Arch Mason , and belonged to thc Zetland Cbajiter , which is attached to the York Lodge , but he did not fill many offices in the Royal Arch . I le was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters , acting as Treasurer for the York District , and he figured prominently in connection with the York Medical Aid Association .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

The theatre adjoining our premises , known first as thc Novt- 'lty and then as thc holies Draiiiatlqucs , has again opened under its original title , under the management of Miss Nelly Harris ( Mrs . Sedger ) and we hope will now prove a source of profit . If one may judge from the opening drama a bright future is before the comfortable little house . " The New Magdalen " bv Wilkie Collins , played some 10 years since at the Olympic , has been widely

chosen with the three prinei | ials of the original company playing in it , viz ., Miss Ada Cavendish , Miss le Thiere , anil Mr . Frank Archer . ; As the house has been MI unfortunate heretofore it was good policy of the new lessee not to venture on a new play , but to reproduce a popular drama with a first rate company to play it . Since it wasgiven at the Olympic quite a new generation has sprung up to whom it is fresh . "Thc New Magdalen " is a must

ingenious and powerful drama . We will give a brief outline of thc story . The first scene takes place on the frontier during the Franco Prussian War of 1 S 70 . Mercy Merrick is a sister of mercy , sent out to nurse the wounded soldiers . Her life has at one time been a sad one , but she is penitent . To the cottage in which she is comes an English girl who is trying to get to England . Mercy Merrick tells Grace Roseberry It he story of her past life , but

without mentioning her name , and asks thc young lady if she woujd have anything to do with such a woman . Grace replies yes , and is about taking Mercy's hand when the Magdelen bids her stay for she is the woman whose tale she has related . Grace Rose-berry at once shuns her , as unfortunately do most of her sex when it comes to the practical test . Many feel that though she is now penitent yet the world look down on her , and in a few

minutes a stray bullet comes through the window and wounds Grace Rcseberry in the head . She is given up for dead . 'The thought strikes Mercy Alenick that an opportunity has occurred for her to retrieve the past , by taking Grace Roseberry ' s name . Who is to know ? Miss Roseberry was on her way to England to live with a relative of her father whom she has never seen . 'There is not a moment to lose to decide . With Grace Roscbcrry dead what harm

can there be in impersonating her . She puts on Miss Roseberry ' s clothes , takes from her pocket certain papers , ?; cts a pass through thc fines , is received by Lady Janet < oy as her relative , is loved by her and loves in return . Lady Janet's nephew , Horace ilohncrafr , falls in love with her and wishes to marry her . But after she left the seat of war a certain skilled German doctor finds Miss Roseberry is not mortally woundcJ . She recuvcrs , finds how she has

been deceived and cannot get Lad y | anet Roy to receive her as her neice . Grace becomes vindictive , naturally , anil through a clergyman , Mr . Julian Grey , Mercy Iwerrirk acknowledges the fraud and states who and what she is and has been . Ilolmcroft now shuns her , but Julian Grey , a noble specimen of his professionwould there were more like him for the sake of the world—has all along seen that she is bitterly sorry for

the past and loves her and of course marries her in the _ end . Grace Roseberry is placed in her proper position , though she never wins the affection of Lady Janet . 'The grandest scene of all is that in which the two women confront one another . Mercy Merrick has thc support of Lady Janet , and threatens to have Grace Roseberry taken away as a lunatic , for Lady Janet looks on her as an imposter , but no sooner has she given the

order to have her removed than her better nature comes to her aid , and as swiftly she countermands it , and confesses the deceit she has been practising . We never saw Miss Ada Cavendish act more feelingly . It can be only the result of hard study . 'The pathos displayed by her here effectually won the hearts of her audience , and all the applause given was richly deserved . Miss Louise Willes , who plays Grace Roseberry , renders the character with

great efficiency . Of course she is vindictive and unforgiving . 'This lady also we do not remember to have seen to such perfection in any other of her characters . It is . difficult part to play , and Miss Louise Willes plays it well . Miss Le Thiere is chiefly remarkable for her dignified bearing and commanding presence . Mr , Archer wins the hearts of his audience by his sympathy with the erring penitent , whom no one will hold out a hand to when thev

know her history . But he has in his heart all that is noble and forgiving , and says in effect , " Who made me a judge . " We cannot quite admire some of the platitudes lie utters as to his independence of all authority over him . 'The breathless attention which was given on the first night to this remarkable story and its acting proves the deep interest the public take in the drama , and altogether it looks as if palmy days arc in stoic for the Novelty .