Masonic Lecture At Southend-On-Sea.

n vf Sec C- W . Barnard , S . D . ; F . J . Cumine , f * n ' A Marlin , I . G . ; T . Walker , Tyler ; W . linVland . P . M . ; Hon . O . G . Lambert , P . M . ; B . Side . Org . ; Geo . Berry , P . M . ; C . Walton , A . \ A ms I Pritchard , C . Cresswell , C . H . Bowmaker , r _ ¦ Vandervord , G . Reed , W . Trigg , J . Bull , } . E .

r hes C Floyd , Val . Mason , J . A . Brown , H . Cogill , j A . Hobday , H . A . Armitage , W . J . Chignell , R . F . Brown , and others . The lodge having been opened , Bro . STEVENS comenced at eig ht o ' clock an extempore address , which , m - g 0 nly a brief "call off" for refreshment , rivetted ' , earnest attention of his hearers until eleven . The

everal Craft Degrees and their ritual , with the allegorical and symbolic meanings attached thereto , were Mlustrated by the lecturer in a manner very different to that of the ordinary method of instruction by sections , md the quality as well as quantity of the valuable information , much of which was entirely new to many of the veteran Masons present , occasioned agreeable

surprise . There can be no doubt that Bro . Stevens cm both instruct and entertain his hearers , and judging from the hearty reception accorded to him on introduction and the applause which followed his address it

may be fairly assumed that his lectures are doing good service to the Craft generally , and more particularly to the lodges in which he may be heard . A vote of thanks to the lecturer having been unanimously carried , the lodge was closed , and the brethren separated , well pleased with the evening ' s proceedings . « .

Masonic Presentation In Leeds.

MASONIC PRESENTATION IN LEEDS .

On Friday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . J . Cooper Malcolm , VV . M . 306 , P . P . G . Reg , and Mrs . Malcolm were the recipients of very handsome presents at the hands of the brethren of Alfred Lodge , No . 306 , of which Bro . Malcolm is for the second time fulfilling

the office of W . M . The brethren had worked so assiduously and yet so quietly , that the first intimation Bro . Malcolm had that there was anything unusual afoot was the receipt of a request that he would ask Mrs . Malcolm to be at his office on Friday afternoon . At about five o ' clock a large number of the officers

and brethren of the lodge entered the office , and fraternal greetings having been discharged , Bro . the Rev . C . A . LAMBERT , M . A , who is S . W , asked Mrs . Malcolm to accept a magnificent silver salver , sugar basin , cream jug , and hot water jug . The salver , which was of very chaste design bore the

following inscription : Presented to Mrs . J . C . Malcolm as a mark of esteem by numerous brethren of the Alfred Lodge . 3 rd April , 1891 . " It should be mentioned that upon the salver and each piece of silver Masonic emblems are engraved , the chasing being most effective .

The presentation was made in suitable terms , allusion being made to the graceful hospitality which Mrs . Malcolm had dispensed to the brethren and their friends , and the earnest hope was expressed that she might long be spared to use the present that was so

heartily handed to her . Bro . MALCOLM , who was evidently deeply touched and gratified by this mark of goodwill to his wife , made a suitable response , assuring his friends that he and Mrs . Malcolm would never use that handsome tea

service without a sense of deep gratitude and regard to the donors . Bro . WEDDERSPOON , J . W , then stepped forward and asked Bro . Malcolm to accept from his officers and other brethren a magnificent gold Past Master ' s jewel . On the front of the jewel was the following

inscription : "Alfred Lodge , 306 . W . M . 18 7 6 and ^ S' - " At the back the following is inscribed : ' Presented to Wor . Bro . J . C . Malcolm , W . M , LM , P . P . G . Reg . West Yorks , by the following ofiicers - . C . A . Lambert , S . W . ; D . Wedderspoon , J . W . ; J- Dyson , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Towers , Sec . ; . A . Neill , * -D- ; J- F . Towers , J . D . ; G . Darley , I . G . ; C . Fenton , *¦ * * > * E . Harlow , J . S . ; R . E . Seanor , P . M , D . C . "

"' " . vveaaerspoon bore testimony to the high estimation m which the W . M . was held by his officers , and oped that the jewel would prove a lasting souvenir or their regard and esteem . Bro . MALCOLM suitably responded , and the pleasant gathering was brought to a close . Ihe jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Conning . s

The Old Masonians.

THE OLD MASONIANS .

lad' seco . . of ine most enjoyable reunions , to which ' 'es are invited , in connection with the above took att rl ° " ' da ) r evenin S Anderton ' s Hotel . The ivh h u * Very £ ' there bem S over 20 ° present , i ) by their constant applause showed that the efforts

p " * 'hem were fully appreciated . Bro . J . Terry , Preside resident of the Association ) , again kindly Drp . ' the c ° ncert was further honoured by the Kis t NY . l 0- Ge ° - HayeS ) RG - " P * D * D * GM *

exer-ni Pf ° ramme . lengthy one , was admirabl y the ' list a - " concerned - Miss E - Bloomfield , as on siasm nf ° fU CaS 10 n ' S charmingly , and won the enthuherson * * ludience ' . - Cresswell Hewitt , who gave aDnl-mFT' . piquancy and expression , was highly

tributio e Misses M ' and B * Gough ' s conre citation T *! ex ? ellentIy rendered . Songs and S reat Q , S ' , ser i ° us and comic , were given with E . A R o . y Messrs - C . Bloomfield , A . J . Gordon , H- pickett A d c L rcourt' Jackson . W . J . Packer , elt > A . H . Stephenson and R . H . Williams .

The Old Masonians.

During the evening Bro . G . HAYES , who is present in London as a delegate from New York , made a few most interesting remarks . His object in visiting London was to enquire into the working of the Masonic Institutions , as they contemplated organising similar Institutions in America , and were anxious as far as possible

to take those of England as their model . He was pleased to say that they had already sufficient funds to enable them to start without a debt . Mr . R . S . CHANDLER ( Hon . Secretary ) , in a few well-chosen words , proposed a vote of thanks to Mr , Jas . Terry , who replied in his usual felicitous manner .

New Masonic Hall At Wallsend.

NEW MASONIC HALL AT WALLSEND .

On Wednesday afternoon , the ist instant , the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of a new Masonic Hall for the Tyne Lodge , No . 991 , took place at Wallsend in the presence of a number of brethren . Among those present were Bros . Sir Matthew White Ridley , P . G . M . of Northumberland ; Col . Addison Potter ,

C . B , P . G . S . and P . G . D . of England ; the Rev . T . B . Nicholls , P . S . G . W . of Northumberland ; Ralph Carr , P . S . G . W . ; Corder , P . G . R . and acting Deputy Sec ; G . Heslop , P . G . S . B . ; Geo . Allan , P . M , P . P . G . D . ; William Gladstone , P . G . M . O . ; John Wm . Lambton , P . P . G . S . B . ; John Calvert , P . P . S . G . W . ; Cowan ,

W . M . 431 ; G . D . Gilhespy , P . M , P . G . S . ; Geo . Blair , and many others . The brethren attending the ceremony marched in procession from the Cafe Hall to the new building , which is situated close to the railway station . The ceremony according to the Masonic ritual was then formally gone through . The Prov . Grand

Master of Northumberland , Bro . Sir Matthew White Ridley , Bart , M . P , delivered the address , after which prayer was offered up by Bro . the Rev . T . B . Nicholls . Current coins of the realm , the three Newcastle daily newspapers , and a history of the Tyne Lodge , No . QQI , were placed in the cavity of the stone

by the Treasurer , Bro . George A . Allan . The Worshipful Master of the Tyne Lodge , Bro . G . Blair , then presented a handsome silver trowel , bearing a suitable inscription , to Sir Matthew White Ridley , who afterwards formally proved the stone , declared it laid , scattered corn , poured wine , and sprinkled oil over it .

After prayer by the Grand Chaplain , Sir Matthew Ridley handed the plans of the building to the architect , Bro . Hope , desiring him to proceed with the comp letion of the work . This terminated the ceremony . A banquet was afterwards held in the Cafe Hall . The new building has been designed by Mr . Wm .

Hope , of North Shields , in the renaissance style . It faces the station road with a bold and imposing gable of red brick , stone dressings , with a turret over . The whole of the ground floor has been planned for the occupation of Messrs . Hodgkin , Barnett , Pease , Spence ,

and Co . and the Wallsend Local Board . The upper floor will be entirely devoted to Masonic . uses , and consists of a lodge room 38 feet by 26 feet and 21 feet high , ancl refreshment and ante-rooms . Mr . W . T . Weir , of Hovvdon , is the contractor , to whom the . execution of the designs has been given .

The Theatres.

The Theatres .

It has become almost an annual custom on the last nig ht of the pantomime season at Drury Lane to present the popular lessee with a testimonial from the principal members of the company . This year was no exception to the rule , but the proceedings were carried out less formally than usual . Bro . Sheriff

Augustus Harris had been assisting Bro . the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress to present the prizes at Freemasons' Tavern to Colonel Haddon ' s regiment , the 4 th East Surrey , and , therefore , was detained somewhat late . We may here mention that the worth y Sheriff has for many years taken a deep interest in our

citizen army , and it is as well to remember that the subject of the total lack of equipment of the Volunteers was first brought to the notice of the public and a suggestion made for their proper equipment by Bro . Augustus Harris in a letter he wrote to the Daily Telegraph nearly three years ago , and

which the editor thought so important that it appeared in leaded type . Although such a subject hardly comes within our province , still we think sufficient notice has not been taken of Bro . Augustus Harris's patriotic and practical movement , and we should be glad to know that it is not yet too late , and

in some way or other recognise what he has done for his country ' s good . The presentation to which we have alluded was intended to have taken place early in the evening while one of the ballets was going on and the principals of the company were off the stage for a time . However , as this could not

be , owing to Bro . Harris s engagement , the interesting and brief ceremony was held at the close of the pantomime in Lady Dunlo ' s room , which for the last three months the lessee has vacated for her ladyship . Bro . Harry Nicholls , as the senior member of the company , handed over the testimonial , which was a handsome

clock of French style in gilt , with enamel face . He said that , owing to the smallness of the company left to take part in the proceedings , he would not make a speech , and , in true pantomimic fashion , he , in a few appropriate gestures , uncovered the timepiece , and

gave it into the custody of the recipient . Bro . Harris said , in reply , he would follow Bro . Nicholls' lead , and not make a formal speech , but he thanked them most sincerely for that mark of their esteem . In a few humorous sentences—which the Sheriff has lately often

The Theatres.

come out in—he said whenever they came to his house the clock would remind them when to leave . Amongst the few friends gathered in the little room were Lord and Lady Dunlo , Miss Flo Bilton ( Lady Dunlo ' s sister ) , Lieut , the Hon . W . L . Bagot , Grenadier Guards ; Mr . C . j . Davies , Sec . Royal Theatrical Fund ; Bros . Harry Nicholls and Herbert Campbell ,

Mr . and Mrs . Dan Leno , Mr . Tom Pleon , Bros . Arthur Collins and F . S . Latham , and Miss Emma D'Auban . Previous to this the children of the ballet , who had been presented by Bro . Harris with prizes for their lessons , gave him a silver match box , a gift which he much prized coming from his young company and friends .

* * * " The School for Scandal" is one of the plays that is good for all time , and whenever performed in the West End is sure to draw for several reasons . It is a brilliantly written play . Its dialogue is full of sparkling wit , and represents the conversation and

manners of a byegone age . Those who have heard and read of the play but yet never seen it are sure to go and see for themselves when an opportunity is given . But the largest portion of the audience are those who have seen " The School for Scandal " scores of times and never get tired of it , and are

always anxious to see new actors and compare their playing wilh what they have seen before . Bro . Wyndham is just now giving this opportunity at the Criterion , and though vve have seen Sheridan ' s immortal play time after time , the present representation is very welcome , and compares most

favourably with previous records . Bro . Wyndham has chosen to alter the scenes , and consequently much of the text . On the whole , we find no fault with this novelty in one particular—vve commend it—though we miss the scene betwixt Trip and Premium . Mr . Wm . Farren is the Sir Peter Teazle , and is allowed to

be the acme of perfection of the present day in this character . Mrs . Bernard Beere is not so happily placed as Lady Teazle . She is too modern in her style , and scarcely refined enough for the wife of Sir Peter . In the screen scene Mrs . Beere is at her best . Her dressing of the part is faultless . In one act she wears

a skirt and cuffs painted with different coloured dahlias . We have heard that they are hand-painted . Inanotheract she wears a white gown with red and orange embroidery . The turban harmonises well , and sodoes the granny muff of white satin and orange feathers she carries with it . We have referred to this as we lately discovered that

the Freemason is read b y the fair sex . A lad y informed us that she always reads her husband ' s paper , and takes thereby a great interest in our Craft . Possibl y she hopes—with the cravings of her sex—to find out some of the secrets through the recognised journal . Bro . Charles Wyndham is an ideal Charles Surfaceand

, never have we witnessed the scene of the sale of the pictures better done than in the newest revival . He is the life of the piece . Another good rendering is Bro . Cyril Maude ' s Sir Benjamin Backbite . He thoroughly grasps the artistic humour of the play . Mr . Arthur

Bourchier is not well placed as Joseph Surface . Miss Mary Moore is pretty as Maria , and the Sir Oliver of Mr . H . Vincent is simple , but well conceived . There can be no reason for doubt , that Bro . Wyndham will find "The School for Scandal" a safe draw for a time .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEORGE McCALLUM . We regret to have to record the somewhat sudden demise of Bro . George McCallum , well known in the Cambridge district . The deceased , who was head clerk in the London and County Bank at the University town , took a chill earl y last week , but kept at the bank

( of which he was just then in charge owing to the temporary absence of the manager ) until Friday last , when he had to be taken to his lodgings . He became unconscious on the following day , and died early on Monday morning , aged about 53 . Bro . McCallum joined the Scientific Lodge , No . 88 , in October , 18 79 , and served the office of W . M . in 1885 . He was

P . J . G . D . in the Province of Cambridgeshire , and only a few weeks ago was elected Treasurer of the Provincial Grand Chapter . He was also D . C . in No . 88 , and was universally esteemed by a large circle of friends . He came from Scotland , near Crieff , and the body was removed thither for interment . Amongst the wreaths was one from the Scientific Lodge .

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