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Criterion . —It is not often that we are able to record such . : success as that achieved by Mr . F . C . Buroand's adaptation from tlie French of M . Boucheron ' s "Miss Hellyett , " now entitled "Ali-s Decima , " produced at this theatre last week . After the first few minutes it was anticipated that an enjoyable evening was in store , and as the piece developed itself we were not disappointed . Tha success
of " Misa Decima " is easily to be accounted for . It is one of those light operatic comedies that suit the taste of London playgoers in tl-twarm season ; it has a plot easy to follow , and does not require that close attention requisite perhaps in the winter season . Moreover , Mr . Buruand has improved considerably on the original ; he has left out those parts that would be objectionable to an English audieuco .
The smart sayings and jokes are most amusing , and with the capable company that Mr . 0 . Wyndham has engaged , the piece plays most enjoyably , and will , we feel snre , be a great success . Tho composer , E . Audran , has not attempted anything great in tho way of music , still there are some pretty and tuneful numbers that will tipcome popular . Of these we may mention a canticle
for Misa Decima . " Maiden Modestee ; the trio , " Girls cannot always choose ; " a song , "Shall we never meet ; " the duets , "The Ideal 'She '" " Coquetting , " and "Let our patting be brief . " The argument of the piece , as we have already said , ia not hard to follow , and onr readers will be able to form an idea from the following brief outline . Miss Decima is a young lady of mixed
French-American origin , the youngest of a family of ten girls , who has been educated by her father—a widower—on what may be termed quakerish-methodistical principles . When the piece opens Misa Decima enters just as a number of tourists of all nationalities are enjoying a dance . This she instantly stops , and proceeds to givo thc dancers some advice from a book written by her father . Shortly
afterwards Miss Decima goes for a Istroll on the mountain , from which she slips and falls , her cloak completely enveloping her in her descent . She is saved , however , by an artist , who , having picked her up , carries her , apparently lifeless , in his arms and deposits her in a place of safety . On recovering , she conceals her face moro closely than before by clutching the hood she wears , so that tho
artist is unable to catch even a glimpse of her features . Miss Decima now determines , with her father ' s consent , to sacrifice herself in marriage to the man who has saved her ; who , according to tho principles in which she has been brought up , alone has the right to claim her . The second act is devoted to searching for tho missing man , and when we say that the father tries to palm an English dude
and an Irishman on his daughter as " the man of the mountain , " and how in the end the artist is discovered by means of a sketch he has taken of the young lady when in her flight , and that he eventually marries her , it will be seen that there is material for amusement in the piece . That thore is plenty of fun in it we can assure our readers , for nothing more diverting than the character of the
Eev . Dr . Jeremie Jackson has been seen for some time . His funny little quotations and sayings are capitally given , and at the haids of Mr . David James receive cordial recognition . This well-known actor has a part that suits him , and we feel sure it will become as familiar as any of the ske t ches he has yet presented the public with . But the snecess of the evening was unquestionably achieved bv a young
lady new to English audiences , —Mdlle . Nesville . The r & le she represents is one that she has played several times before oa the Continent , but Thursday was the first time she had undertaken it in English . Mdlle . Nesville's success , however , was complete . Hur graceful figure , pretty features , splendid voice , and most fascinating manner , soon found its way to the hearts of those in front , and as
tho piece wont on Mdlle . Nesville charmed and delighted her audience more and more . It was a happy idea of Mr . C . VVyndham's to engage this young lady , and wo must congratulate him on having obtained such a perfect exponent . Mr . C . Conyers sang and noted in spirited style as the artist , and Mr . Channcey Olcott waa amusing as the Irshman . This gentlemen has a good voico , which ho knowr .
how to use . A capital piece of acting was shown by Mr Wolcoi Dalo as tbe English dude ; he shonld be heard of again . Mis . ~ Josephine Findlay and Miss Lucy Buckstone lent good aid , as also did Mr . Templar Saxe as the artist ' s friend . We have reserved till last auy mention of Miss M . A . Victor as La Senora do Varganaz . Never before do we remember seeing this talen 'd lady iu a pai t
that so suits her . Her acting throughout was of a most amusing and artistic character . In the second act Miss Victor goes through a dance that wi . 'I , without doubt , be the hit of tbe season . It is a really clever peiformance , and the house simply rose at it . Mu-s Victor ' s triumph was perfect . In conclusion , we feel sure " Misa Decima" will prove a great success , and it will be a long time before Londoners tire of this the latest production of Mr . Burn ; - id .
Pr incess ' s Theatre . —Mr . S . Herberte-Basing has re-opennd this theatre with a melodrama , which for excitement and inci-. l' id will compare favourably with anything previously witnessed . Ic is written by Mr . J . J . Blood , an appropriate name in this instance , aud ia entitled " Fate and Fortune , or tho Junior Partner . " The latter gentleman is the villain of tho piece , a Russian namsd Kopiu ** -,
who in the course of hia career allows nothing to stand in his way , hia object being to secure the hand of tha wealthy Miss C ' vuco Qasluck . To achieve- this ho coolly murders one rival , gets another sent to penal servitude , and then abducts his lady love in tho < x-v > u old " penny plain and tuppence coloured " style . Of coiur . u ru ia defeated , and equally of course tti *> heroine * and her true lovo a . tnc together in the last act , after a moat exciting scone . Mr . Abi-is-. ' ui
plays tho scheming Russian to perfectiou , aud is admirably as . i . s * .. < i by -Mr . \ V . K . Sutherland and Mist- May Whitty as tlio inviri ^ pun ivhoso courso of true love runs tha reverse of smooth . Mr . Ba .-sirtt Roc makes a mark as the shori-liveu . Ralph Glcndou . while Mr . Tloury Pagden as Kopain ' s partner , Mr . Stephen C . ifivy an 11 cuto detective , Mr . Henry Bedford as a burglar , and Mi- ** : Cicely lJichf-rds us a good hearted slavey , all work well
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to saenre success . The humorous element has not been omitted , and in tho hands of Miss Sallie Turner and Mr . George Barrett , whose policeman is splenlic * , causes no end of laughter . Messrs . W . Chessman , Huntloy , Wright , and T . F . Doyle , together with Misses Protheroe and Grace Muriel , complete tho principal characters , all of
whom are eflicient . The play was received with loud applause , and appeavs as though it would " take on . " The stage arrangements are excellent , and a capital orchestra discourses agreeable music throughout tho evening . Above all , wo congratulate tbe manager on bis total abolition of tho obnoxious foe system , so long in vogue at this theatre , and heartily wish him a successful and prosperous career .
That pretty and tuneful opera , " La Cigale , " was given at tho Lyrio for the 300 th time yesterday ( Friday ) , when a crowded aud brilliant house was the r . asnl . Mr . Harry Moukbouse now plays the part originally taken by Mr . Lionel Brough , while Mr . Hayden Coffin haa supplanted the Chefalier Scovel . Both these new comers do well . " La Cigalo" is as popular aa ever , and bids fair to remain so .
A new and original drama , by Messrs . George R . Sims and Robert Bnohanan , entitled the "Trumpet Call , " will bo produced at the Adelphi to-night ( Saturday ) . The following is the caste : —Messrs . L . Boyne , J . D . Beveridge , Charles Dalton , Lionel Rignold , It . H .
Douglass , James Easto , Arthur Leigh , Howard Russell , Royston Keith , Willie Drew , J . and \ V . Notthoote , & o . ; Miss Elizabeth Robins , Mrs . Patrick Campbell , Mrs . H . Leigh , —Miss Clara Jocks , & o . The scenery ia by Bruce Smith and W . Ilaun .
" The Late Lamented will bo transferred from The Court to the Strand to-night ( Saturday ) , with the following oast : —Mesdames Fanny Brough , Edmund Phelps , Eva Mooro , and Venie Bennett ; Messrs . Willie Edouin , Harry Eversfield , G . P . Hawtrey , Fred Cape , Sydney Barraolongh , aod Herbert Standing .
lhe Alhambra announces important alterations in the Programme , beginning on Bank Holiday , 3 rd August . " Onthe Roofs" is to be withdrawn , to make room for a new one act Musical Flay Without Words by Mr . Charles Lanri ( in whioh the Author aud Troupe will
appear ) , entitled "Tho Sculptor and tho Poodle . " Miss Marie Lloyd re-opens at this theatre on the same evening . Of course , the great Alhambra success , tho New Grand Ballet , " Oriella , " with Signorina L ° gnani and Mr . C . L < iuri in the cast , will continue as at present .
" Theodoia , " with Miss Grace Hawthorne in the title role , will be produced this evening at the New Olympic Theatre . The prices of admission to the popular parts of the house have been reduced . Mr . David Christie Murtay will make his English debut as an actor towards the end of August , at the Globe Theatre , when he will appear in a play , written by himself , for a one evening trial of the piece . Mr . Fred Stanmaur will manage . the production .
The Most Worahipful Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has granted a warrant for the constitution of a new Lodge , to be known as Hampstead Lodge , No . 2408 , of which Bro . Andrew Miller , M . D ,, ia the W . M . designate . Bro . N . Hanharfc is the S . W . designate , and Bro . T .
Sansome Preston is the J . W . designate . The petition for the grant of fche warrant was signed by these brethren , nnd by Bros . Alfred Lamb , N . T . West , G . Titus Barbara , G .
Low , H . Haynes , H . Harben , C . W . P . Dyke , T . J . Barratt , and G . Haynes . It ia proposed that the Lodge shall meet at the Hampstead Conservatoire , on the third Tuesdays iu November , Jann y , March , and May .
Covent Garden Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1614 . — Tho weekly meet'og of this Lodge of Instruction was held at tbo Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., ou the 23 rd ult ., when there were present : —Bros . Hambly W . M ., Hoggins S . W ., Warwick J . W ., Foan Assistant Preceptor , Reynolds Treasurer and Secretary , Sohnerza S . D ., Reynolds J . D ., Wise I . G ., Weeks Tyler . Bro . Avery P . M .
Oesperia 411 ( Chicago , U . S . A . ) , District Deputy Grand Master 2 nd Division Illinois , U . S . A ., Corby aud Kirk . After preliminaries tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Reynolds candidate . The Lodgo was opened to the 3 rd degree , and the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony , Bro . Wise candidate . Bro . Hoggins was appointed W . M . for the enduing week . The Secretary proposed that Bro . Avery
P . M . 411 ( Chicago ) and Dist . Deputy G . M . 2 nd Division Illinois , U . S . A .., bo elected an honorary member of this Lodge of Instruction , and in doing so regretted that be had not known of Bro . Avery 1 ing in London , or otherwise he would , on behalf of tho Anglo-American Lodge , have given him a welcome last Tuesday , where he would have mot the P . G . M . of Tennessee , U . S . A . This was seconded by Bro . Reynolds and carried unanimously . Bro . Avery thanked the
brethren lor the honour thay had conferred upon him . Ho should tako back with hii-i U > America the remembrance of a pleasant evening in tho Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Avery gavo a most interesting account of how Masonry was cartied out in the U . S . A ., and t . he gte-it assistance tho Crafc generally had given the brethren in Chicago at the great lire in that City . Nothing further offering , : ho Lodae was closed , and adjourned .
Tim annua ! meeting of tho Charities Committee nnd tho Durham M .-ido - . io iMucation Fund was held last week , in tho Masonic Hall , D > : rii : ; m . Ilro . Coulson , of Sonth Shields , was elected chairman , on tlio nominal ion of Bra Ilill-Drury , of Darlington ; tho Treasurer and :-Vcr « t-iry were re-elected . Several applications for grants ware i- ( -: isii ' .:: red , and s , nms » otud to the applicants . Thu meeting passed a rii .-iiiiniona 7 oto of thanks to B o . Lane , of West Hartlepool , the rt tiring cliairman .
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Criterion . —It is not often that we are able to record such . : success as that achieved by Mr . F . C . Buroand's adaptation from tlie French of M . Boucheron ' s "Miss Hellyett , " now entitled "Ali-s Decima , " produced at this theatre last week . After the first few minutes it was anticipated that an enjoyable evening was in store , and as the piece developed itself we were not disappointed . Tha success
of " Misa Decima " is easily to be accounted for . It is one of those light operatic comedies that suit the taste of London playgoers in tl-twarm season ; it has a plot easy to follow , and does not require that close attention requisite perhaps in the winter season . Moreover , Mr . Buruand has improved considerably on the original ; he has left out those parts that would be objectionable to an English audieuco .
The smart sayings and jokes are most amusing , and with the capable company that Mr . 0 . Wyndham has engaged , the piece plays most enjoyably , and will , we feel snre , be a great success . Tho composer , E . Audran , has not attempted anything great in tho way of music , still there are some pretty and tuneful numbers that will tipcome popular . Of these we may mention a canticle
for Misa Decima . " Maiden Modestee ; the trio , " Girls cannot always choose ; " a song , "Shall we never meet ; " the duets , "The Ideal 'She '" " Coquetting , " and "Let our patting be brief . " The argument of the piece , as we have already said , ia not hard to follow , and onr readers will be able to form an idea from the following brief outline . Miss Decima is a young lady of mixed
French-American origin , the youngest of a family of ten girls , who has been educated by her father—a widower—on what may be termed quakerish-methodistical principles . When the piece opens Misa Decima enters just as a number of tourists of all nationalities are enjoying a dance . This she instantly stops , and proceeds to givo thc dancers some advice from a book written by her father . Shortly
afterwards Miss Decima goes for a Istroll on the mountain , from which she slips and falls , her cloak completely enveloping her in her descent . She is saved , however , by an artist , who , having picked her up , carries her , apparently lifeless , in his arms and deposits her in a place of safety . On recovering , she conceals her face moro closely than before by clutching the hood she wears , so that tho
artist is unable to catch even a glimpse of her features . Miss Decima now determines , with her father ' s consent , to sacrifice herself in marriage to the man who has saved her ; who , according to tho principles in which she has been brought up , alone has the right to claim her . The second act is devoted to searching for tho missing man , and when we say that the father tries to palm an English dude
and an Irishman on his daughter as " the man of the mountain , " and how in the end the artist is discovered by means of a sketch he has taken of the young lady when in her flight , and that he eventually marries her , it will be seen that there is material for amusement in the piece . That thore is plenty of fun in it we can assure our readers , for nothing more diverting than the character of the
Eev . Dr . Jeremie Jackson has been seen for some time . His funny little quotations and sayings are capitally given , and at the haids of Mr . David James receive cordial recognition . This well-known actor has a part that suits him , and we feel sure it will become as familiar as any of the ske t ches he has yet presented the public with . But the snecess of the evening was unquestionably achieved bv a young
lady new to English audiences , —Mdlle . Nesville . The r & le she represents is one that she has played several times before oa the Continent , but Thursday was the first time she had undertaken it in English . Mdlle . Nesville's success , however , was complete . Hur graceful figure , pretty features , splendid voice , and most fascinating manner , soon found its way to the hearts of those in front , and as
tho piece wont on Mdlle . Nesville charmed and delighted her audience more and more . It was a happy idea of Mr . C . VVyndham's to engage this young lady , and wo must congratulate him on having obtained such a perfect exponent . Mr . C . Conyers sang and noted in spirited style as the artist , and Mr . Channcey Olcott waa amusing as the Irshman . This gentlemen has a good voico , which ho knowr .
how to use . A capital piece of acting was shown by Mr Wolcoi Dalo as tbe English dude ; he shonld be heard of again . Mis . ~ Josephine Findlay and Miss Lucy Buckstone lent good aid , as also did Mr . Templar Saxe as the artist ' s friend . We have reserved till last auy mention of Miss M . A . Victor as La Senora do Varganaz . Never before do we remember seeing this talen 'd lady iu a pai t
that so suits her . Her acting throughout was of a most amusing and artistic character . In the second act Miss Victor goes through a dance that wi . 'I , without doubt , be the hit of tbe season . It is a really clever peiformance , and the house simply rose at it . Mu-s Victor ' s triumph was perfect . In conclusion , we feel sure " Misa Decima" will prove a great success , and it will be a long time before Londoners tire of this the latest production of Mr . Burn ; - id .
Pr incess ' s Theatre . —Mr . S . Herberte-Basing has re-opennd this theatre with a melodrama , which for excitement and inci-. l' id will compare favourably with anything previously witnessed . Ic is written by Mr . J . J . Blood , an appropriate name in this instance , aud ia entitled " Fate and Fortune , or tho Junior Partner . " The latter gentleman is the villain of tho piece , a Russian namsd Kopiu ** -,
who in the course of hia career allows nothing to stand in his way , hia object being to secure the hand of tha wealthy Miss C ' vuco Qasluck . To achieve- this ho coolly murders one rival , gets another sent to penal servitude , and then abducts his lady love in tho < x-v > u old " penny plain and tuppence coloured " style . Of coiur . u ru ia defeated , and equally of course tti *> heroine * and her true lovo a . tnc together in the last act , after a moat exciting scone . Mr . Abi-is-. ' ui
plays tho scheming Russian to perfectiou , aud is admirably as . i . s * .. < i by -Mr . \ V . K . Sutherland and Mist- May Whitty as tlio inviri ^ pun ivhoso courso of true love runs tha reverse of smooth . Mr . Ba .-sirtt Roc makes a mark as the shori-liveu . Ralph Glcndou . while Mr . Tloury Pagden as Kopain ' s partner , Mr . Stephen C . ifivy an 11 cuto detective , Mr . Henry Bedford as a burglar , and Mi- ** : Cicely lJichf-rds us a good hearted slavey , all work well
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to saenre success . The humorous element has not been omitted , and in tho hands of Miss Sallie Turner and Mr . George Barrett , whose policeman is splenlic * , causes no end of laughter . Messrs . W . Chessman , Huntloy , Wright , and T . F . Doyle , together with Misses Protheroe and Grace Muriel , complete tho principal characters , all of
whom are eflicient . The play was received with loud applause , and appeavs as though it would " take on . " The stage arrangements are excellent , and a capital orchestra discourses agreeable music throughout tho evening . Above all , wo congratulate tbe manager on bis total abolition of tho obnoxious foe system , so long in vogue at this theatre , and heartily wish him a successful and prosperous career .
That pretty and tuneful opera , " La Cigale , " was given at tho Lyrio for the 300 th time yesterday ( Friday ) , when a crowded aud brilliant house was the r . asnl . Mr . Harry Moukbouse now plays the part originally taken by Mr . Lionel Brough , while Mr . Hayden Coffin haa supplanted the Chefalier Scovel . Both these new comers do well . " La Cigalo" is as popular aa ever , and bids fair to remain so .
A new and original drama , by Messrs . George R . Sims and Robert Bnohanan , entitled the "Trumpet Call , " will bo produced at the Adelphi to-night ( Saturday ) . The following is the caste : —Messrs . L . Boyne , J . D . Beveridge , Charles Dalton , Lionel Rignold , It . H .
Douglass , James Easto , Arthur Leigh , Howard Russell , Royston Keith , Willie Drew , J . and \ V . Notthoote , & o . ; Miss Elizabeth Robins , Mrs . Patrick Campbell , Mrs . H . Leigh , —Miss Clara Jocks , & o . The scenery ia by Bruce Smith and W . Ilaun .
" The Late Lamented will bo transferred from The Court to the Strand to-night ( Saturday ) , with the following oast : —Mesdames Fanny Brough , Edmund Phelps , Eva Mooro , and Venie Bennett ; Messrs . Willie Edouin , Harry Eversfield , G . P . Hawtrey , Fred Cape , Sydney Barraolongh , aod Herbert Standing .
lhe Alhambra announces important alterations in the Programme , beginning on Bank Holiday , 3 rd August . " Onthe Roofs" is to be withdrawn , to make room for a new one act Musical Flay Without Words by Mr . Charles Lanri ( in whioh the Author aud Troupe will
appear ) , entitled "Tho Sculptor and tho Poodle . " Miss Marie Lloyd re-opens at this theatre on the same evening . Of course , the great Alhambra success , tho New Grand Ballet , " Oriella , " with Signorina L ° gnani and Mr . C . L < iuri in the cast , will continue as at present .
" Theodoia , " with Miss Grace Hawthorne in the title role , will be produced this evening at the New Olympic Theatre . The prices of admission to the popular parts of the house have been reduced . Mr . David Christie Murtay will make his English debut as an actor towards the end of August , at the Globe Theatre , when he will appear in a play , written by himself , for a one evening trial of the piece . Mr . Fred Stanmaur will manage . the production .
The Most Worahipful Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales has granted a warrant for the constitution of a new Lodge , to be known as Hampstead Lodge , No . 2408 , of which Bro . Andrew Miller , M . D ,, ia the W . M . designate . Bro . N . Hanharfc is the S . W . designate , and Bro . T .
Sansome Preston is the J . W . designate . The petition for the grant of fche warrant was signed by these brethren , nnd by Bros . Alfred Lamb , N . T . West , G . Titus Barbara , G .
Low , H . Haynes , H . Harben , C . W . P . Dyke , T . J . Barratt , and G . Haynes . It ia proposed that the Lodge shall meet at the Hampstead Conservatoire , on the third Tuesdays iu November , Jann y , March , and May .
Covent Garden Lodgo of Instruction , No . 1614 . — Tho weekly meet'og of this Lodge of Instruction was held at tbo Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., ou the 23 rd ult ., when there were present : —Bros . Hambly W . M ., Hoggins S . W ., Warwick J . W ., Foan Assistant Preceptor , Reynolds Treasurer and Secretary , Sohnerza S . D ., Reynolds J . D ., Wise I . G ., Weeks Tyler . Bro . Avery P . M .
Oesperia 411 ( Chicago , U . S . A . ) , District Deputy Grand Master 2 nd Division Illinois , U . S . A ., Corby aud Kirk . After preliminaries tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Reynolds candidate . The Lodgo was opened to the 3 rd degree , and the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony , Bro . Wise candidate . Bro . Hoggins was appointed W . M . for the enduing week . The Secretary proposed that Bro . Avery
P . M . 411 ( Chicago ) and Dist . Deputy G . M . 2 nd Division Illinois , U . S . A .., bo elected an honorary member of this Lodge of Instruction , and in doing so regretted that be had not known of Bro . Avery 1 ing in London , or otherwise he would , on behalf of tho Anglo-American Lodge , have given him a welcome last Tuesday , where he would have mot the P . G . M . of Tennessee , U . S . A . This was seconded by Bro . Reynolds and carried unanimously . Bro . Avery thanked the
brethren lor the honour thay had conferred upon him . Ho should tako back with hii-i U > America the remembrance of a pleasant evening in tho Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Avery gavo a most interesting account of how Masonry was cartied out in the U . S . A ., and t . he gte-it assistance tho Crafc generally had given the brethren in Chicago at the great lire in that City . Nothing further offering , : ho Lodae was closed , and adjourned .
Tim annua ! meeting of tho Charities Committee nnd tho Durham M .-ido - . io iMucation Fund was held last week , in tho Masonic Hall , D > : rii : ; m . Ilro . Coulson , of Sonth Shields , was elected chairman , on tlio nominal ion of Bra Ilill-Drury , of Darlington ; tho Treasurer and :-Vcr « t-iry were re-elected . Several applications for grants ware i- ( -: isii ' .:: red , and s , nms » otud to the applicants . Thu meeting passed a rii .-iiiiniona 7 oto of thanks to B o . Lane , of West Hartlepool , the rt tiring cliairman .