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The installation ceremony then took place , at the conclusion of which the newly-initiated YV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . Major Dunbar , S . W . ; J . D . Birkin , J . W . ; A . G . Fidler , M . O . ; Percy Gilling , S . O . ; C . H . Roberts , J . O . and Pro Chap . ; A . Little , Treas . ; YV . Dance , Registrar of Marks . ; VV . Farquharson , Sec . ; T . Wheelhouse , S . D . ; G . Holt , J D . ; J . Webb , I . G . ; Hall , DC . ; Handley , Stwd . ; and J . Very , Tyler .

A very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the retiring P . M . The Auditor's report , being satisfactory , was received and adopted , and after some routine business had been transacted , the lodge was closed . A banquet was provided in liberal style by " mine host " of the Seven Sisters , Bro . Oddey , and after the cloth had been cleared , toast and song followed in quick succession . The YV . M . occupied the chair , and the first toast—that of "The Queen and Mark Masonry "—was most cordially

received . In proposing the toasts of "The M . W . Grand Mark Master , Lord Henniker , " and "The V . W . Deputy Grand Mark Master , the Earl of Kintore , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the Chairman referred to the many and arduous duties the Grand Officers were called upon to perform , their M . W . Grand M . M ., Bro .

Lord Henniker , devoting considerable time and trouble to the interests of the Order . For the officers of Grand Lodge the V . W . Bro . Matier retuined thanks , eulogising the work of the Past Grand Masters of the Order , and the continuance thereof by the present Grand Master , Lord Henniker and his officers . He congratulated the W . M . on being surrounded by

Masons who had literally made their " mark " is Masonry , and concluded a telling speech by suggesting to the W . M . that if he liked the then present" sample " of Grand Lodge officers , he might at some future time " invite the bulk . " Bro . Dewar also briefly responded . The Worshipful Master gave " Ihe V . W . Prov . Grand Mark Master , Sir Francis Burdett , " and "The W . Deputy

Prov . Grand Mark Master , Bro . Davidson , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " to which Bro . Capt . H . Stephens , P . G . O ., responded . "The YVorshipful Master " was next honoured , and Bro . Lewis responded , and proposed in turn "The Health of the Installing Master , Bro . Thos . Poore , " who having responded , "The I . P . M . " was toasted , and acknowledged .

" The Advancees " was responded to by Bros . Handley and " The Visitors " by Bro . Cusworth . The remaining toasts were "The Past Masters , " "The Officers , " " 1 he Masonic Press and Charities , " and the Tyler ' s toast , after which the brethren separated , having passed a very pleasant evening . The excellent programme of music , evidently the result of great care and attention on the part of Bro . the Rev .

C H . Roberts , the Chaplain of the lodge , and his musical friends , Bros . Hall and West , and master Soufhin , was carried throughout , and gave great satisfaction . The entire proceedings quite justified the remarks of Bro . Meek , P . M ., that for so young a lodge its progress had been remarkable and its prospects most encouraging . We congratulate our worthy Bro . Clements on the success of his year of office , and our equally worthy Bro . Lewis on the assurances given for future support .

SUNDERLAND . —Union Lodge ( No . 124 ) . — The regular lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Bro . 'Thomas Millican Watson , W . M ., presiding . He was supported by Bros . William Coxon ( Durham ) , S . YV . ; R . Kinmond , J . W . ; M . Frampton , acting M . O . ; Smith ( Durham ) , S . O . ; T . YV . Pinkney ,

J . O . ; H . S . Halvorsen , S . D . ; J . Johnson , J . D . ; YV . Crawford ( Durham ) , I . G . ; and J . Brown , Tyler . Bros . J . C Moor , S . W . 97 ; Edwin Clarkson , S . D . 97 ; and J . Kirkley , S . S . 97 , were elected and duly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . There \ vere also present during the evening on the dais , Bros . F . Maddison , P . M . ; M . Frampton , P . M . ; and YV . Liddell , P . M .

BEVERLEY . —Beverlac Lodge ( No . 281 ) . — The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Assembly rtooms , Norwood , on Monday , the gth inst . In the unavoidable absence through illness of the W . M . ( Bro . B . E . Naylor ) , W . Bro . A . P . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . North and East Y'orkshire , presided , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . J . R . Ancdpll . W . M . , «•> . as S . W . Eli Rrvan . W . M . plprt

j . W . ; C . Goulding , M . O . ; T . Dixon , S . O . ; Sydney Smith , J . O . ; George S . Highmoor , Chap . ; T . Marshall , P . G . I . G ., Treas . ; F . W . Adams , Sec ; M . M . Westerby , S . D . ; Jos . Hind , J . D . ; F . Hewson , I . G . ; H . Adams , J . Sugdon , J . Sharp , G . H . Knight , and W . Richardson . Visitors : Bros . George Wilson , P . M . 1 S 2 ; James Scott YVilson , M . O . 291 ; R . Pexton , 1 S 2 ; and J . R . Shearsmith , 12 . The usual preliminary lodge business having being taken

Bro . Peter Hancock , J . D . 368 , was balloted for and unanimously accepted , and arrangements were made for advancing him to the Degree of a M . M . M . at a lodge of emergency to be called at an early date . Bro . A . P . Wilson then vacated the chair , and presented Bro . Eli Bryan as W . M . for the ensuing year to the Installing Master , W . Bro . Geo . Wilson , LL . D ., P . M . 182 , a brother whose

working was done in that careful and satisfactory manner which has on more than one occasion been so highly appreciated and warmly spoken of . The newl y installed Master having been inducted into the chair of A . and duly saluted , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . B . E . Naylor , I . P . M . ; C . Goulding , S . W . ; T . Dixon , J . W . ; S . Smith , M . O . ;

M . M . Westerby , S . O . ; ] . Hind , J . O . ; H . Adams , Chap . ; J . Marshall , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Adams , Sec ; John Sugdon , Regr . of A 1 ks . ; R . Allan , S . D . ; F . Hewson , . [• p . ; W . Richardson , I . G . ; G . H . Knight , Steward ; and J . Westob y . Tyler . A vote of thanks to the Installing Master , ending with a motion that Bro . Geo . Wilson should be made an honorary member of the lodge , was moved by the W . M ., seconded by A . P . Wilson , P . M ., and unanimously carried .

ine YV . M . then proceeded to close his lodge in due form and the parting address was given in the most perfect manner b y a visitor , Bro . Pexton , M . O . 1 S 2 . the brethren subsequently sat down to a recherchfj re-Past , served in the adjoining room , after which the usual oyal and Mark Masonic toasts were given and responded jo Bros , A- p Wilson and Marshall replying on behalf of fr . , Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " and the J , ;™ ' * then proposed "The W . M ., " and subsequently the I . P . M ., " to both of which the newly-itistalled W . M .

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responded in terse , but aptly chosen and effective , terms ; and , as regards the latter toast , regretting that the I . P . M . himself ( Bro . Naylor ) was unable to be present , but trusting that the G . A . O . T . U . would soon enable that brother to throw off his present indisposition and regain the best of health , in which case he had no doubt the lodge could guarantee the I . P . M . ' s presence during the ensuing year . " The Retiring Officers , " "Newly-installed Officers , "

and . the Installing Master" were each proposed from the chair , and suitably responded to by Bros . G . S . Highmoor , Harry Adams , and George VVilson respectively . "Bro . A . P . Wilson ' s ( P . M . ) Health" was then toasted , and afterwards followed "The Visitors , " responded to by Bros . J . Scott Wilson , 291 ; Pexton , 1 S 2 ; and Shearsmith , 12 .

I he Treasurer " and " The Secretary " were proposed by Bros . Hind and Dixon , were well received and suitably replied to by Bros . T . Marshall and F . VV . Adams . The harmony of the evening was well sustained by Bros . Ansdell , Goulding , M . M . Westerby , Knight , Shearsmith , and A . P . Wilson , and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast .

Annual Festival Of The Chaucer Lodge Of Instruction.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE CHAUCER LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The brethren of the above lodge of instruction for the third time held their summer festival at Tunbridge Wells , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., and so popular has it become that the numbers keep increasing . The party of Co left London at 10 . 30 , by South Eastern Railway Company ,

who kindly placed saloon carriages at their disposal , and on arriving at Tunbridge Wells , proceeded to the Royal Kentish Hotel , were a splendid breakfast was partaken of . At 1 . 30 carriages and breaks were announced , and the brethren started to visit Bayham Abbey , by the kind permission of the Marchioness Camden , about three miles distant , but the weather became so bad that it was

impossible for the ladies to walk round the gardens , therefore as soon as they had seen the old ruins the return journey was accomplished . After a short interval the banquet was announced , and on entering the room the appearance was that of a splendid conservatory ; and we must here say that the pioprietors , Bros . Weeks and Hughes , are to be congratulated on

placing such a recherche banquet on the table , consisting of every delicacy of the season . Bro . C VV . Hudson , P . A 1 . 1540 , who was to have presided , was called away to Paris , consequently Bro . F . Croaker , P . M . Tranquillity , presided , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . T . J . Robins , P . AT . 25 , and R . J . Taylor , W . M . Earl of Lathom Lodge . Grace having been said the usual toasts were given and responded

to , " The Health of the Chairman , " " ' the Visitors , " " The Stewards , " and "The Ladies" were drunk with great enthusiasm . After the latter toast a splendid lot of very elegant bouquets were handed round to the great delight of the fair sex . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by a programme of capital songs and glees till the time tor the return journey to town arrived .

Among the company we noticed Bro . and Mrs . F . Croaker , Bro . and Airs . Robins , Bro . and Airs . Moorcroft , Bro . and Mrs . R . and j . Taylor , Bro . and Mrs . Edwards , Bro . and Mrs . Fowler , Bro . and Mrs . Gillett , Bro . and Miss Barham , Bros . H . Barham , R . Barham , C . Graham , T . B . Lansdell , H . D . AI . Williams , Bro . and Miss Murrel

Bro . and Mis . and Miss Cannon , Bro . and Mrs . Evans , Bro . and Mrs . Sadler Wood , Bro . and Mrs . Catterson , Bro . and Mrs . Tilling , Mr . and Mrs . Searle , Mr . and Miss Twiddy , Mr . and Aliss Burridge , Bro . Tartas , Bro . and Mrs . Garde , Bro . and Airs . Sears , Bio . and Mrs . Dickens , Bro . and Aliss Coulthard , Aliss C Barham , and Miss Pickett .

Picnic Of The Sunderland Fraternity.

PICNIC OF THE SUNDERLAND FRATERNITY .

The annual picnic of the brethren of Sunderland took place under most auspicious circumstances , on the 5 th inst ., at Studley Royal , the seat of the Alarquis of Ripon , Throughout the day the weather was exceptionally line , and the Committee , who had made the most complete and

satisfactory arrangements , received general congratulations on the success of the picnic . The party , numbering about 220 , left the Central Station , Sunderland , at a quarter past S o'clock in the morning by special train . Ihey comprised the leading Alasonic brethren in the town , with their wives and friendi , and they were accompanied by his Worship the Alayor , Mr . J . W . Wayman , the Mayoress ,

and several friends residing at Seaham and Durham . The chief officers of the Committee were Bros . C . AlcNamara , Chairman ; YV . Liddell , Treasurer ; and F . Aladdison and R . Singleton , Hon . Secretaries . The members of the Committee present at the picnic , in addition to the officers , were Bros . J . J . Clay , C Cobham , D . P . Huntley , J . Hudson , H . Horner , J . G . Kirtley , A . T . Munro , J . C .

Moor , J . E . Nelson , J . G . Nasbet , Alderman Potts , J . B . Pattison , G . Porteous , H . J . Turnbull , and G . C Watson . There were also among those present Bros . H . Tonkinson , J . Dobson , T . Sharp , Councillors Horner , Mr . E . R . Dix , Bros . J . Eggleston , Porteous , and Hudson ; J . S . Gaine , Brown , P . Stabler , Nesbet , M . Harmon , T . Windle , and others . The train arrived at Ripon at 10 . 40 , and after a

stroll into the cathedral the party were conveyed in carriages and brakes to Studley Royal , the drive being greatly enjoyed . The stroll through Studley Park was very delightful , the grounds being in magnificent order . The grandeur of the park and of the landscapes generally could not have been seen to greater advantage , and it is not surprising that the Princess of Wales was greatly

charmed upon her visit in 1 SG 3 , shortly alter her arrival in England , to this most delightful place . About noon the party arrived at Fountain's Abbey , the first grand pile erected by the Cistercians , on their leaving the Benedictine Order at York towards tne close mi the twelfth century . A splendid luncheon was provided in the cloisters ot the Abbey by Bro . R . E . Collinson , of the Unicorn Hotel ,

Ripon , presided over by his worship the Mayor , at the express desire of the Chairman of the Committee , Bro . C AlcNamara , the vice-chairs being filled by Bros . AlcNamara and J . C . Moor ( Freemason ) . ihe Mayor was supported by the Alayoress , Alderman and Mrs . Potts , Bro . F . Aladdison , Bro . H . J . and Airs . Turnbull , Bro . W .-and Mrs . Liddell , Bro . and Airs . J . J . Clay , and others . During luncheon a selection of music was discoursed by the band , under Mr .

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Wm . Lax . Luncheon being over the Chairman proposed the loyal toasts . In giving "The Health of the Queen , " his YVORSHIP said they all felt the kindl y sympathy which her Majesty had expressed with the bereaved by the sad calamity at Sunderland . Bro . H . J . TURNBULL next proposed " The Ladies , " which was responded to b y Bro . I . S . GAINE .

The next toast—that of "The Worshipful Chairman the Alayor" —was proposed by Bro . WM . LIDDELL , and his WORSHIP thanked them-for the hearty reception they had accorded him . Immediately after the luncheon a photograph of the party was taken in front of Fountains Abbey by Bro . ; Stabler , of Sunderland . Within the Abbey grounds dancing ' was indulged in by the ladies and gentlemen present , and the eniovment of the afternoon was further i . r , v , ^ n ^ a ^ u ..

the admirable singing of the choir of Rothcrham Parish Church and a quartette from Sheffield Church , the latter consisting of Alessrs . Nicholson , Bercsford , Fremantlc , and Birket Foster . This part of the proceedings was so highly appreciated that his Worship tendered his thanks to the choirs on behalf of the party . After viewing the delightful scenery of the grounds tea was served in the cloisters . The party afterwards returned to Ripon in conveyances , reaching Sunderland shortly before ten o'clock , having enjoyed the picnic-to the utmost .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

Bro . J . L . and Mrs . Toole have been staying at Florence and Geneva . # & ;* Her Majesty ' s and the Ol ympic are to be let for a term . The Globe , Opera Comique , and Princess ' s

must be added to the theatres " shut up . " « « * Aliss Maud Hranscombe takes a company to the provinces shortly under the management of Air . Chamberlyn . She will have many good wishes go with her for a successful tour .

The Imperial reopened on Monday last under Mr . Monck ' s management . Captain Roebuck and a number of the members of an American company appeared in "Still Waters Run Deep . "

We cannot say anything in praise of the new Italian Opera brought out at the Folies Dramatiques last Saturday . It would be better to keep the house closed until September , when " Estrella " is promised to be produced again .

* The Gaiety has been occupied this week with a new comic opera , "Virginia and Paul , " by Solomon and Stephens , authors of " Billee Taylor . " Aliss Lilian Russell ( the American actress ) , Bro . Dallas , and Mr . Williams are in the piece .

Drury-lane Theatre is announced to reopen on August 4 th , the Saturday before Bank Holiday , when a new and original drama , written by Bro . Augustus Harris and Air . Rowe , entitled "Freedom , " will be produced . It is now in active rehearsal .

* Bro . Henry Irving' handed ^ 1000 over as the results of his special performances at the Lyceum for the Royal College of Alusic . About the same was the result of the concert at the Guildhall , on the 9 th inst ., when their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and Lord Spencer attended .

# # * Mrs . Langtry will probably arrive here in about a month and will play at the Gaiety in a matinee as " Rosalind . " She then goes to Manchester and other places in England . Airs . Langtry has made arrangements for a colonial tour , probably extending to continental towns . She will be away more than two years . # #

« The Grand , lately the Philarmonic , is announced to be opened after rebuilding on August 6 th , with an entirely new drama , "A Bright Future . " It is built with all the latest improvements and may be expected to fulfil a want long existing in Islington and neighbourhood , of a comfortable theatre , moderate prices , and good plays . * # #

The Adelphi will shortly reopen with "The Streets of London " as a pro . tern , drama . Miss Alice Raynor will appear in it as " Lucy . " She has been for a long time playing leader characters at the Surrey Theatre . She will find a hearty welcome at the popular Strand home of melodrama . The Adelphi is once more in the hands of Alessrs . A . and S . Gatti .

* * * Toole's will reopen on the 26 th inst ., under Messrs . Tom Robertson and Bruce ' s management , with the late T . VV . Robertson ' s comedy " M . P . " Mr . Fred Irving is engaged for a part in it . Bro . J . I .. Toole closed

his theatre in the very height of success ; " Stage Dora " has brought more money than anything else this year ; but engagements had been made , and therefore required to be kept . Bro . Toole will reopen in the autumn with " Stage Dora . "

¦ * ¦ * % Notwithstanding having played nine time ' s at matinees and night performances in six days Aladame Sarah Bernhardt appeared at the New Club on Saturday on leaving the Gaiety . The audience was kept waiting over an hour while the celebrated actress recovered somewhat from the tremendous strain she had just undergone . A

band ( the Thuringian ) played until Sarah ' s arrival ; but her throat was hoarse and she was not herself . The Gaiety plays came to an end on Saturday last . Although they have not been such a success as usual—except the last week—we are requested to state that Bro . John Hullingshead has no intention of not reintroducing them next year . Indeed he has already engaged Aladame Bernhardt and some other actresses for next season .