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United Grand Lodge Of England.
The alteration they saw on the agenda paper was to enable them to elect a Treasurer , whom they hoped to re-elect year after year to fulfil the duties , not only of Treasurer , but of Trustee , and thereby save a good deal of money , as
-well as a great deal of trouble to the Institution . He therefore asked Grand Lodge to sanction the alteration , which •was more formal than anything else . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart having seconded the motion , a discussion arose as
to the legality of the action taken by the Institution , which had acted on an amendment in its rules without waiting for approval by Grand Lodge , an approval specially enjoined by the rules of the
Institution . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse P . M . 1642 asked
whether , in the event of the alteration being approved , Bro . Cama , the Grand Treasurer , would be Treasurer ot the Institution , in accordance with Rule 2 , as it formerly stood ; or whether Bro . Edgar Bowyer would hold the
office , he having been appointed in accordance with the powercontained in the amended rule ? Questions were then asked as to whether there was any motion on the subject
before Grand Lodge , and ultimately thefalteration was put to Grand Lodge , when it was confirmed by 27 votes to 14 . The other change was also approved , and Grand Lodge was regularly closed .
Proposed Testimonial To The Provincial Grand Secretary Op Sussex.
PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO THE PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY OP SUSSEX .
THE rapid advance of Freemasonry in Sussex during fche pasfc few years has greatly increased the hitherto arduous duties of the Provincial Grand Secretary . Bro . V . P . Freeman , of Brighton , has occupied that responsible position for several years , and discharged the duties of his office with marked ability ancl to the great
satisfaction of every member of the Craft in the Province . The recent installation of the Duke of Connaught , as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex in succession to the late Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., entailed an additional amount of labour which can only be realised by those who took an active part in perfecting the arrangements . The greafc
success of the gathering was in a great measure due to the untiring zeal and practical knowledge of detail possessed by Bro . Freeman . As the office of Provincial Graud Secretary is entirely honorary , several brethren thought the time had come when Bro . Freeman ' s long and valued services should receive substantial recognition at the
hands of the brethren . At a recent meeting of the South Saxon Lodge , at Lewes , the Mayor of thafc town ( Bro . Farncombe ) proposed a resolution embodying this idea , and it was unanimously adopted , with an instruction to the Worshipful Master of thafc Lodge thafc he should take steps to give effect thereto . On Saturday last a
prelitiiinary meeting of the Provincial Grand Officers and Masters ol Lodges in the Province was held at the Pavilion Hotel , Brighton , under the presidency of the Right Worshipfnl the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ( Bro . J . Henderson Scott ) , to take into consideration the recomineudafcion of fche brethren of the South Saxon
Lodge . Those present were unanimous in adopting the idea , aud on the motion of Bro . Dawes Provincial Grand Warden , seconded by Bro . Farncombe Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer , a Committee was formed to make the necessary arrangements and collect subscriptions . Bro . Freeman was spoken of in the highest termsand
, the idea was generally expressed that it was the most popular movement inaugurated of late years in the Province . Since the resolution was passed by the South Saxon Lodge , Bro . Freeman has had the very great misfortune to lose his wife , after a painful illness , and ueep sympathy was expressed towards him in his great trial . The
Hon . Secretaries appointed were Bro . Kidd , Cannon Brewery , Brighton , Bro . Daniel , Pavilion Hotel , Brighton , ancl Bro . Burfield Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary , who will be pleased to receive subscri ptions . Bro . R . Crosskey , Lewes , was elected Treasurer to the fund , and a large amount was collected in fche room . There is no doubt , as the well-tried services of Bro . Freeman are known aud
appreciated far beyond the Province of Sussex , that many " foreign " brethren will heartily join in paying a well-deserved tribute to one of the most hardworking and painstaking Masons in tho South of England . The idea is that the testimonial shall take the form of a purse of money accompanied by an illuminated address .
Oue evening last week a somewhat serious accident occurred in fche High Street , Royston . Bro . Yincent ( of London ) , who is staying in that town with his family , had been out for a drive during tlie day with Mr . Attiidgp , a friend . On arriving home in the evouino * Mr , Attrid ge got out of the trap—a four-wheelerdrawn by a —and
, pony two of his sous and one of Mr . Vincent ' s bnys got in , with the intention of taking the pony and trap home . For some reason th ) pony bolted down the High Street at a furious pace , and on roach tag the kross it dashed against the corner of tho Crown Hotol , wifch ^ such „ „ „ .. ** ... ^ . « - w ~~ « ... ~ uw ^ . , , » . UIL auiJM
wee as apparently to stnn the animal . The conveyance vvas of course brought to a sudden standstill , the shafts were broken , and the pony wus cut about the head and bled a good deal . Fortunately tbe occupants of the trap escaped with only a shaking .
« Jj KnYAt ' Alien IN RoUiiANU . —One of our exchanges siys : — - "e Graud Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Rouniania is the only n ' in the world that does not use tho Anglo-Saxon tongue . The f , ya } Arch is essentially an English degree , and hos occupied a Prominent position in continental European or South American f reemasonry , "
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Drury Lane . —Messrs . Augustus Harris and Henry Pettitt a latest venture at this theatre has turned out nofc only one of the ir best pieces , bnt has proved a decided success . "A Run of Lack " is a lively production , full of interest , honest in tone , thoroughly English in its sympathies , and striking in its stage details .
Experience has doubtless taught Messrs . Harris and Pettitt what best suits the public , and under these circumstances they bave managed to write a piece entirely to the taste of their patrons . Doing away with such things as gunpowder , pistols , and daggers , and allowing fche villains to go their way unpunished by law , is certainly a fresh idea ,
but this is carried oufc in the new drama , and with a result that produced a unanimous verdict in its favour . The love passages are of a pleasing character ; tho comic element is well kept up , ancl the sympathy of the audience aroused at an early stage of the piece by fche hopes entertained of the turf career of the filly Daisy . The curtain
rises on the stables of John Copsley , a trainer ancl owner of racehorses , who has an only daughter , named D day . Copsley has also a yonng man under his charge named Harry , who is betrothed fco Daisy . John Copsley had once loved Harry ' s mother , and when she died , in ooverty—her husband having deserted her—the horse trainer
promised to take charge of her child . So well has ho done this , thafc Harry has been brought up almost as his own . Near to John Copsley lives a Squire Selby and his son George . This son is beloved by , but is insensible fco the affection shown him by hia cousin Mabel ; he openly confesses a fancied love for Daisy Copsley .
Anxious to get George married , the Squire seeks old Copsley , and requests him to ask Daisy ' s hand for George . This interview discloses the fact that Harry Copsley ' s mother was the Squire's first wife , but the marriage was considered invalid , it having taken place in a chnrch nofc properly licensed . The Squire deserted the woman
who had trusted him , and married again , the offspring of tho second union being George , who is regarded as his father ' s heir . Harry seems fco be content with his position , and only seeks to clear his mother ' s name . George has a more determined opponent in his false friend Captain Trevor , a turf gambler and adventurer , who has—without
avail—paid attentions to George ' s cousin Mabel . The Captain has introduced George into queer society ; persuaded him to obtain advances from a man named Sandown , giving post-obits on his father's estates as security ; and is otherwise urging him on fche road to ruin . The idpa Trevor fosters is , thafc if Mabel becomes
disorusted wifch George's conduct she may listen to his ( Trevor ' s ) profcestations , aud wed him in order fco offend her weak-headed cousin . The breaking up of John Copsley ' s stud , its sale by auction , and the purchase by George Selby of the filly Daisy , suggests to Trevor a scheme by which he may not only revenge himself upon Harry
Copsley , to whom he owes a grudge , but altogether wreck George ' s chance of making Mabel his wife . After old Copsley ' s home is broken np , his daughter Daisy accepts a situation in London , aa a companion to Mrs . Willmore , a friend of Trevor ' s . In reality sho is entrapped to a house of a most disreputable description . Here George follows
her , and here , in a sfc tie of semi-drunkenness , he insults the distressed girl , who at last makes her escape from the place by the help of George , who has somewhat sobered himself , and further aided by a woman whom Trevor has betrayed . Of courso Trevor takes care that Mabel shall know of the adventure George has had with Daisy .
Meanwhile the Squire learns that the son , from whom he has ex . pectecl so much , has pecuniarily anticipated his death . George ' s difficnlties afc this juncture , ara also added to by Harry making his appearance with the papers to prove himself the Squire's son . The Squire indignantly reproaches George , and shakes hands with Harry .
Selby next joins a hunting party , but during the run meets with a serious accident , and is brought home on a hurdle . He now openly announces that Harry is his son and heir , ancl thereby upsets the schemes of Trevor and Sandown . The Squire , however , recovers , and the last act deals with the unsuccessful attempts of Trevor aud
Sandown to get possession of the favourite Daisy , entered for , and considered certain fco win fche Stewards' Cup at Goodwood . Trevor , however , possesses a claim on fche filly , aud , lays a considerable amount against its winning ; by this means he hopes to recover some of the money he has lost through George . Now follows a brisk
contest of wit between fche half brothers and the partners in crime respectively . The latter gives Daisy into charge of a bailiff ' s man , who is induced to go to sleep when he receives fifty pounds and is shown a letter directing thafc Daisy is to bo sent away without any questions being
asked . Trevor and Sandown follow to tho railway station , but are sent after an old horse which is going to a neighbouring fair ; by this means Daisy i-s allowed to get to Goodwood unmolested . On fche eve of tho race , however , Trevor seizes Daisy on acconnt of his claim , bufc the money for the debt is forthcoming from the Squire ,
who has ascertained all the circumstances and desires to uphold the family honour . Daisy wins the race , to the delight of George and hi * friends , and to the confusion of Trevor and Sandown . As a natural sequence a reconciliation is bringhfc abont between George and Mabel , and tho race brine *; ' to a conclusion a mosfc interesting
play . Of the representative . ' Mr . Harris has secured , * v * e need merely say they work together with a will . Although the authors evidently intended that Harry Copsley should he the hero , tho ati'lienc * were inclined to sympathise more with George Selby . This part vvas well sustained by Mr . E . W . Gardiner , who was easy and bright in his
delineation . Mr . J . G . Grahame was manly and earnest as Harry Copsley , while Mr . Rignold looked and played well ; IM Squire Selby . Mr . J . Beanchamp acted feelingly as John Cop-dey . Of the two villains , we may say that Mr . Harry Nicholls is
til ways a favourite at this theatre * his Charlie Sandown is well suited to his vein of humour , and we expect to see him » vork the part into a thoroughly popular one . Mr . Ctiailes Cartwright adequately emphasised the doings of Captain Trevor , his cool and
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United Grand Lodge Of England.
The alteration they saw on the agenda paper was to enable them to elect a Treasurer , whom they hoped to re-elect year after year to fulfil the duties , not only of Treasurer , but of Trustee , and thereby save a good deal of money , as
-well as a great deal of trouble to the Institution . He therefore asked Grand Lodge to sanction the alteration , which •was more formal than anything else . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart having seconded the motion , a discussion arose as
to the legality of the action taken by the Institution , which had acted on an amendment in its rules without waiting for approval by Grand Lodge , an approval specially enjoined by the rules of the
Institution . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse P . M . 1642 asked
whether , in the event of the alteration being approved , Bro . Cama , the Grand Treasurer , would be Treasurer ot the Institution , in accordance with Rule 2 , as it formerly stood ; or whether Bro . Edgar Bowyer would hold the
office , he having been appointed in accordance with the powercontained in the amended rule ? Questions were then asked as to whether there was any motion on the subject
before Grand Lodge , and ultimately thefalteration was put to Grand Lodge , when it was confirmed by 27 votes to 14 . The other change was also approved , and Grand Lodge was regularly closed .
Proposed Testimonial To The Provincial Grand Secretary Op Sussex.
PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO THE PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY OP SUSSEX .
THE rapid advance of Freemasonry in Sussex during fche pasfc few years has greatly increased the hitherto arduous duties of the Provincial Grand Secretary . Bro . V . P . Freeman , of Brighton , has occupied that responsible position for several years , and discharged the duties of his office with marked ability ancl to the great
satisfaction of every member of the Craft in the Province . The recent installation of the Duke of Connaught , as Provincial Grand Master of Sussex in succession to the late Sir W . W . Burrell , Bart ., entailed an additional amount of labour which can only be realised by those who took an active part in perfecting the arrangements . The greafc
success of the gathering was in a great measure due to the untiring zeal and practical knowledge of detail possessed by Bro . Freeman . As the office of Provincial Graud Secretary is entirely honorary , several brethren thought the time had come when Bro . Freeman ' s long and valued services should receive substantial recognition at the
hands of the brethren . At a recent meeting of the South Saxon Lodge , at Lewes , the Mayor of thafc town ( Bro . Farncombe ) proposed a resolution embodying this idea , and it was unanimously adopted , with an instruction to the Worshipful Master of thafc Lodge thafc he should take steps to give effect thereto . On Saturday last a
prelitiiinary meeting of the Provincial Grand Officers and Masters ol Lodges in the Province was held at the Pavilion Hotel , Brighton , under the presidency of the Right Worshipfnl the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ( Bro . J . Henderson Scott ) , to take into consideration the recomineudafcion of fche brethren of the South Saxon
Lodge . Those present were unanimous in adopting the idea , aud on the motion of Bro . Dawes Provincial Grand Warden , seconded by Bro . Farncombe Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer , a Committee was formed to make the necessary arrangements and collect subscriptions . Bro . Freeman was spoken of in the highest termsand
, the idea was generally expressed that it was the most popular movement inaugurated of late years in the Province . Since the resolution was passed by the South Saxon Lodge , Bro . Freeman has had the very great misfortune to lose his wife , after a painful illness , and ueep sympathy was expressed towards him in his great trial . The
Hon . Secretaries appointed were Bro . Kidd , Cannon Brewery , Brighton , Bro . Daniel , Pavilion Hotel , Brighton , ancl Bro . Burfield Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary , who will be pleased to receive subscri ptions . Bro . R . Crosskey , Lewes , was elected Treasurer to the fund , and a large amount was collected in fche room . There is no doubt , as the well-tried services of Bro . Freeman are known aud
appreciated far beyond the Province of Sussex , that many " foreign " brethren will heartily join in paying a well-deserved tribute to one of the most hardworking and painstaking Masons in tho South of England . The idea is that the testimonial shall take the form of a purse of money accompanied by an illuminated address .
Oue evening last week a somewhat serious accident occurred in fche High Street , Royston . Bro . Yincent ( of London ) , who is staying in that town with his family , had been out for a drive during tlie day with Mr . Attiidgp , a friend . On arriving home in the evouino * Mr , Attrid ge got out of the trap—a four-wheelerdrawn by a —and
, pony two of his sous and one of Mr . Vincent ' s bnys got in , with the intention of taking the pony and trap home . For some reason th ) pony bolted down the High Street at a furious pace , and on roach tag the kross it dashed against the corner of tho Crown Hotol , wifch ^ such „ „ „ .. ** ... ^ . « - w ~~ « ... ~ uw ^ . , , » . UIL auiJM
wee as apparently to stnn the animal . The conveyance vvas of course brought to a sudden standstill , the shafts were broken , and the pony wus cut about the head and bled a good deal . Fortunately tbe occupants of the trap escaped with only a shaking .
« Jj KnYAt ' Alien IN RoUiiANU . —One of our exchanges siys : — - "e Graud Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Rouniania is the only n ' in the world that does not use tho Anglo-Saxon tongue . The f , ya } Arch is essentially an English degree , and hos occupied a Prominent position in continental European or South American f reemasonry , "
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Drury Lane . —Messrs . Augustus Harris and Henry Pettitt a latest venture at this theatre has turned out nofc only one of the ir best pieces , bnt has proved a decided success . "A Run of Lack " is a lively production , full of interest , honest in tone , thoroughly English in its sympathies , and striking in its stage details .
Experience has doubtless taught Messrs . Harris and Pettitt what best suits the public , and under these circumstances they bave managed to write a piece entirely to the taste of their patrons . Doing away with such things as gunpowder , pistols , and daggers , and allowing fche villains to go their way unpunished by law , is certainly a fresh idea ,
but this is carried oufc in the new drama , and with a result that produced a unanimous verdict in its favour . The love passages are of a pleasing character ; tho comic element is well kept up , ancl the sympathy of the audience aroused at an early stage of the piece by fche hopes entertained of the turf career of the filly Daisy . The curtain
rises on the stables of John Copsley , a trainer ancl owner of racehorses , who has an only daughter , named D day . Copsley has also a yonng man under his charge named Harry , who is betrothed fco Daisy . John Copsley had once loved Harry ' s mother , and when she died , in ooverty—her husband having deserted her—the horse trainer
promised to take charge of her child . So well has ho done this , thafc Harry has been brought up almost as his own . Near to John Copsley lives a Squire Selby and his son George . This son is beloved by , but is insensible fco the affection shown him by hia cousin Mabel ; he openly confesses a fancied love for Daisy Copsley .
Anxious to get George married , the Squire seeks old Copsley , and requests him to ask Daisy ' s hand for George . This interview discloses the fact that Harry Copsley ' s mother was the Squire's first wife , but the marriage was considered invalid , it having taken place in a chnrch nofc properly licensed . The Squire deserted the woman
who had trusted him , and married again , the offspring of tho second union being George , who is regarded as his father ' s heir . Harry seems fco be content with his position , and only seeks to clear his mother ' s name . George has a more determined opponent in his false friend Captain Trevor , a turf gambler and adventurer , who has—without
avail—paid attentions to George ' s cousin Mabel . The Captain has introduced George into queer society ; persuaded him to obtain advances from a man named Sandown , giving post-obits on his father's estates as security ; and is otherwise urging him on fche road to ruin . The idpa Trevor fosters is , thafc if Mabel becomes
disorusted wifch George's conduct she may listen to his ( Trevor ' s ) profcestations , aud wed him in order fco offend her weak-headed cousin . The breaking up of John Copsley ' s stud , its sale by auction , and the purchase by George Selby of the filly Daisy , suggests to Trevor a scheme by which he may not only revenge himself upon Harry
Copsley , to whom he owes a grudge , but altogether wreck George ' s chance of making Mabel his wife . After old Copsley ' s home is broken np , his daughter Daisy accepts a situation in London , aa a companion to Mrs . Willmore , a friend of Trevor ' s . In reality sho is entrapped to a house of a most disreputable description . Here George follows
her , and here , in a sfc tie of semi-drunkenness , he insults the distressed girl , who at last makes her escape from the place by the help of George , who has somewhat sobered himself , and further aided by a woman whom Trevor has betrayed . Of courso Trevor takes care that Mabel shall know of the adventure George has had with Daisy .
Meanwhile the Squire learns that the son , from whom he has ex . pectecl so much , has pecuniarily anticipated his death . George ' s difficnlties afc this juncture , ara also added to by Harry making his appearance with the papers to prove himself the Squire's son . The Squire indignantly reproaches George , and shakes hands with Harry .
Selby next joins a hunting party , but during the run meets with a serious accident , and is brought home on a hurdle . He now openly announces that Harry is his son and heir , ancl thereby upsets the schemes of Trevor and Sandown . The Squire , however , recovers , and the last act deals with the unsuccessful attempts of Trevor aud
Sandown to get possession of the favourite Daisy , entered for , and considered certain fco win fche Stewards' Cup at Goodwood . Trevor , however , possesses a claim on fche filly , aud , lays a considerable amount against its winning ; by this means he hopes to recover some of the money he has lost through George . Now follows a brisk
contest of wit between fche half brothers and the partners in crime respectively . The latter gives Daisy into charge of a bailiff ' s man , who is induced to go to sleep when he receives fifty pounds and is shown a letter directing thafc Daisy is to bo sent away without any questions being
asked . Trevor and Sandown follow to tho railway station , but are sent after an old horse which is going to a neighbouring fair ; by this means Daisy i-s allowed to get to Goodwood unmolested . On fche eve of tho race , however , Trevor seizes Daisy on acconnt of his claim , bufc the money for the debt is forthcoming from the Squire ,
who has ascertained all the circumstances and desires to uphold the family honour . Daisy wins the race , to the delight of George and hi * friends , and to the confusion of Trevor and Sandown . As a natural sequence a reconciliation is bringhfc abont between George and Mabel , and tho race brine *; ' to a conclusion a mosfc interesting
play . Of the representative . ' Mr . Harris has secured , * v * e need merely say they work together with a will . Although the authors evidently intended that Harry Copsley should he the hero , tho ati'lienc * were inclined to sympathise more with George Selby . This part vvas well sustained by Mr . E . W . Gardiner , who was easy and bright in his
delineation . Mr . J . G . Grahame was manly and earnest as Harry Copsley , while Mr . Rignold looked and played well ; IM Squire Selby . Mr . J . Beanchamp acted feelingly as John Cop-dey . Of the two villains , we may say that Mr . Harry Nicholls is
til ways a favourite at this theatre * his Charlie Sandown is well suited to his vein of humour , and we expect to see him » vork the part into a thoroughly popular one . Mr . Ctiailes Cartwright adequately emphasised the doings of Captain Trevor , his cool and