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from tho lodge funds for his services as Secretary during the past eight years , on behalf of tho lodge , in a neat spoooh . Bro . Walters suitably acknowledged tho gift , and tho lodgo was afterwards closed- Bros . Loowonstark , AVatts , Cottobruno , and others were present . Bro . J . Rosonthal , 80 , was present as a visitor .

NORFOLK . NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 92 ) . —On Monday evening the usual lodge meeting took place at the JIasonie Hall , Bro . Capt . L'Estrange , the AV . JI ., presiding , assisted by Bros . Geo . E . Simpson , S . W ., and Dr . Penrice , J . AV . Amongst those whom we noticed present were the I . P . JL , Bro . the Hon . F . AValpole , M . P ., the Prov . G . Mark Master of Norfolk , and a

nmiiemerous company of the brethren , Mark JIasters , the only visitor being Bro . F . Long , AV . M . of the Freeman Lodge , No . 105 . After transacting the business , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and tho evening was spent in peace and harmony .

SUFFOLK . STOWMAEKET . —OPENTJSG AND CONSECRATION OE THE FI . EEMAN ' S LODGE OE MAIIK MASTERS ( No . 105 ) . On AVednesday , the loth ult ., the opening and consecration of this new lodge took place at the Town Hall , Stowmarket , wliich was beautifully fitted up for the occasion , the furniture being mostly new , and the gift of various brethren forming the

newlodge . There was a large attendance , amongst the visitors being Bros . F . Binckes , G . Sec , from London ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , G . Chap , of M . M . England ; C . T . Townsend , P . G . S . D . England ; Rev . J . J . Farnham . P . JI . Sirius Lodge , No . 90 , Bombay ; and Bros . G . Simpson . J . Dunsford , G . C . Stevens , A . JI . F . Jlorgan , H . Mason , J . Marshall , from Walpole Lodge , Norwich ; Westgate , Oliver , Cuckow , Pettitt , Cresswell , Spalding , and others , from Albert AJietor Lodge , Ipswich ; and Bro . J . A . Pettitt from

Hadleigb . The Prov . G . Org . of Suffolk presided at the harmonium , and ably conducted the musical portion of the ceremony . At three o ' clock the lodge was opened . The brethren aud visiting brethren assembled at the Town Hall at three p . m . ; the officers ( pro tern . ) and brethren entered the lodge room , and the lodge was opened iu due form by Bro . Binckes AVMBroSanderson SAVand BroFarnham

, as .. ; . , as .. ; . , as J . AA " . Bro . Spencer Freeman was then introduced and advanced . The consecration was then commenced by Bro . Binckes , and after a Voluntary on the harmonium , the brethren of the new lodge were arranged in order . The AV . JI . ( pro tern . ) then addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting , nnd called on the acting Secretary , Bro . Gokling , to state the wishes of the brethren and the

proceedings they had taken with respect to the lodge , and to read the warrant . The Secretary then addressed the AA . JI . The AV . M . then inquired of the brethren if they still approved of the officers named in the petition and warrant . The brethren signified their approval in form . The AA . Jf . then called on the G . Chap , to deliver the oration , which Bro . Sanderson did in a very masterly and able manner ,

which was followed by the anthem , "JIark JIasters all appear . " Tho first portion of the consecration prayer was then given by Bro . the Rev . R . N . Sanderson . The chant , " So mote it be : " saiictus , " Glory be to thee , 0 , Lord , " were , then rendered . All the brethren then turned towards the east , when the AA . JI . gave the invocation . Omnes—chant , " So mote it me . " The pedestal was then uncovered , and Bros . Binckes , Townsend , ami Farnham PM ' scurried the iawineand oilthree

, .., cornucop , , , times round the lodge , solemn music being performed during the procession . They then halted in the east , and placed their vessels on the floor , when Bro . Sanderson , P . M ., carried the censer three times round the lodge , solemn music being performed during his progress ; then , halting in the east , placed the censer on the pedestal , and delivered tho second portion of the consecration prayerfollowed bthe anthem" Glory to God on hih . "

, y , g The W . M . then dedicated iind constituted the lodgo , the brethren all joining in the chant , " So mote it be , " aud tiie " Hallelujah Chorus . " The installation of the W . M ., Bro . Frederick Lang , was then proceeded with , Bro . Binckes very efficiently acting as installing master . On the completion of the ceremony , the AA . JI . proceeded to appoint his officers , amongst whom were : Bro . George

Steel Gokling , S . W . ; Francis Betts , JW . ; Edward Warner , M . O . ; Charles H . AVoods . S . O . ; aud Spencer Freeman , Treas . The AV . M . thanked the brethren asssembled for their presence and aid , and Bro . Binckes made a special request that tbe eloquent and able oration delivered that afternoon by the G . Chaplain should be published . This request was also urged by the AV . M . and several brethren , and Bro . Sanderson acceded to their request .

Several brethren woro then proposed for advancement , and as joining members , and after some formal business , the lodge was closed in the usual form , and the brethren adjourned to the Fox Hotel , where a capital banquet hacl been prepared . After the cloth had been removed , the chairman gave " The Queen and Mark Masonoy ; " "Bro . His Royal Highness the Prince of AVales and the Royal Family ; " " The M . \ V . the G . Master of English M . M . and ' the R . AA . the D . G . M . " ( with full

honours ); " The G . Chaplain of English M . M ., " to which the Rev . Bro . R . N . Sanderson responded in a very able speech . "The Grand Secretary of English M . M . " was given and drank with great enthusiasm , and Bro . Binckes returned thanks iu a most eloquent manner . "The Past and Present Grand Officers of English M . M . " coupled with the name of Bro . C . T . Townsend , P . G . S . D .,

England , was ably responded to by that brother . Bro . Sanderson then gave " Success to the Freeman Lodge , ' which was suitably replied to by tho AV . M ., Bro . F . Long . " The AV . M . ' s and P . M- ' s of other lodges , " was replied to by

Bro . J . J . Farnham , P . M ., Sirius Lodge , Bombay . Bro . Binckes then , in a most appropriate speech , proposed " The Health of Bro . Spencer Freeman , " alluding to the great services he had rendered Masonry , iind also very feelingly referred to the great ability displayed by his deceased brother , the Rev . F . AV . Freemaun , as D . Prov . G . JI . of Suffolk . Bro . Freeman , who was received with full honours , spoke of the pleasure it afforded him to be present that evening , also the

delight he felt in being advanced to the degree of a Mark Master , and which he thought no one could doubt wast a part of pure Masonry . " The Health of the Visitors" was then given by the AV . M ., and responded to by Bro . Simpson , S . AV ., Albert Lodge , Norwich , and Bro . Westgate , S . W ., Albert Victor Lodge , Ipswich . Bro . Binckes most ably responded for the JIasonie Charities , and a subscription-box was passed round the table and handed

over to Bro . Binckes for conferring two votes at the next election on the AV . JI . of the Freeman Lodge in the Boys' School . Bro . Farnham then gave " Success to the Albert Victor and Walpole Lodges , " and alluded to the kindness of the brethren coming over to help them that day . This was responded to by Bros . Sanderson ( Ipswich ) and G . C . Stevens ( Norwich ) . After " The Health of the Lodge Officers" had been appropriately responded to by Bros . Golding and Betts , the Tyler's toast was given , and the chair was vacated , all present having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Theatrical And Musical Notes.

THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES .

Christmas brings ns usual a general change in the programme of most of our places of amusemen , special attraction being provided for the holiday folk . In former days this was the universal custom , but in these times some of our managers despise the old conventional usages , and , ignoring the patomimes make no change in their entertainments , amongst these may be

enumerated—The Princess's with "After Dark , " and the " Streets of London . " The Haymai-kcfc with " New Men and Old Acres , " and the revival of the " Fair One with the Golden Locks . " The Adelp hi with "The Long Strike , " and "Lost at Sea . " The Holborn with " Love ' s Sacrifice . " The Queen ' s with " The Pool's Revenge . " The Strand with " Among the Breakers , " " Toodles , "

and "Iuo . " Tho Olympic with "Little EmTy . " The Lyceum with "Elizabeth Queen of _ England . " _ The Holborn Amphitheatre aud Circus with Scenes in the Area and the Equestrian Monkeys , tho latter for the last week . Charing Cross Theatre with "Won at Last . " At tho Gallery of Illustration Mr . and Mrs . German Eeed