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Freemasonry At Barton- On- Humber.
FREEMASONRY AT BARTON- ON- HUMBER .
THE installation of Bro . Henry Ashton , of Thornton nail , as Wor . shipful Master of St . Matthew's Lodge , No . 1447 , of Free and Accepted Masons , took place under the most gratifying auspices on Wednesday last . The brethren , together with several visitors from Pelham Pillar ( Grimsby ) , Anoholme ( Brigg ) , Alexandra ( Hornsea ) , and other Lodges in the district , assembled at the New Masonic Hall , at 3 o ' clock , when the Lodge was opened in due form , and the
imposing ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . W . Copeland P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., of Pelham Pillar Lodge , No . 792 , who delivered the charges in an able and efficient manner . Tho installing Officer was assisted by P . M . Bros . Colonel Taylor , P . M . Thoa . Morris P . P . G . P of Aneholme Lodgo , No . 1282 , Thomas Fryer W . M . Ancholme Lodge and P . G . S ., Bro . Nelson P . G . S ., P . M . Bro . Marshall
Pelham Pillar Lodge , & c . Bro . W . J . Roberts of Grimsby Lodge acted aa Director of Ceremonies ; and the musical portions of the ceremony were admirably sustained , Bro . G . R . Welch presiding at tho organ . The I . P . M ., Bro . W . Swallow , having vacated the chair , presented his S . W ., Bro . Henry Ashton , for installation as his successor , aud this solemn and impressive ceremony was gone through in
accordance with ancient usages . Bro . Ashton having been duly installed into his exalted office , then proceeded to invest liis officers for tho ensuing year , and they were inducted into their respective chairs as follow : —Bros . W . H . Sissons S . W ., J . B . Swallow J . W ., R . J . Bedford Treasurer , John Fuller Secretary , W . Waddington S . D ., W . Gray T Ti T >«» "fi *™—~;_ A / t „; ir- / - — -j .- -r "D-.-. V .. A / "ii . ~—i ..: — r * T > "Francis curate of Bonb lain
. , J . D ., Rev . A . Godfrey ( y ) Chap , G . R . Welch Organist , F . D . Davy Steward , M . Woodall I . G ., and S . Kenningham Tyler . The S . W . moved , as the first act of the newly constituted Lodge , a vote of thanks to the retiring Master , and in doing which he passed a high eulogium on the manner iu which the duties of the Lodge had been sustained during the
year-. ThiB was seconded by Bro . P . M . Col . Taylor , and carried unanimously , and Bro . P . M . Swallow retnrned thanks for the compliment paid him , and also for the very generous support which his officers and the brethren generally had accorded to him during his years of office . This made him feel somewhat loth to quit the chair , but ho felt assured that the same kind support would be
afforded to Bro . Ashton , and that tho coming year would bo as harmonious and successful as the past had been . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to the George Hotel , where a magni . ficent banquet had been provided by Mr . and Mrs . Taylor . The newly elected W . M . presided , faced , in the vice chair , by his S . W ., and at tho conclusion of the repast the customary loyal and Craft toasts
were duly honoured . Bro . Geo . Nelson responded on behalf of the Provincial Officers , and , in return , gave the "Bishops and Clergy of tho Diocese , and Ministers of other denominations , " to which the Rev . F . A . Godfrey responded . Bro . Colonel Taylor proposed tho " health of the retiring W . M . of St . Matthew's Lodge . " Bro . Swallow replied in suitable terms , and proposed , in turn , " the
newly installed W . M ., Bro . Ashton , " who responded in a few happily chosen sentences . The health of the Installing Master was next given , and acknowledged by Bro . W . W . Copeland . Bro . R . J . Bedford proposed the " visiting brethren , " for whom Bro . G . Nelson replied , and he concluded by proposing the " officers aud brethren of
the St . Matthew ' s Lodge . " The toast was acknowledged by Bro . W . H . Sissons . Bro . H . J . Amphlett then gave " the ladies , " on whose behalf Bro . Bennett gallantly responded , and the official list closed with the Tyler ' s toast . The evening was spent in an agreeable and harmonious manner .
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The Drama.
THE DRAMA .
AS usual , at this time of the year , there is a lull in affairs theatrical ; the pieces which opened the campaign have been produced , and have achieved a modorate or an " unprecedented " success , as the case may be . Of plays that aro really and thoroughly damned we have none now-a-days , but only for the reason that our audiences appear to have become enervated , and to have lost tho vigour of mind requisite for the raising of a good genuine hiss . In
every department the stage seems to bo sinking to a dull , dead level of mediocrity . Apathy has spread from audience to actor , from actor to playwright , and in the latter it is most conspicuous . Authors seem to he satisfied if they can turn out a piece whioh , by dint of some snobbish rndeness , miscalled wit , in dialogue , some eccentricity in costumes or other extraneous attractions , manages to hold the stage
for a respectable number of nights . Better for the stage to pass a season marked here by triumphant success , there , it may be , by disastrous failure , than to suffer this dreary monotony of pieces , unworthy of either hearty praise or discriminating blame . At rare intervals a play appears which challenges criticism higher in tono than that accorded to its fellows . Last week wo had tho pleasure of
giving its meed of praise to All for Her , but as we survey the list of pieces now being played at the London theatres we cannot help feeling how barren of dramatic worth that list is . At the HAYMAIIKET we have the painful puns and rude smartnesses of Mr . Byron , employing the abilities of such artists as Mr . Vezin and Miss Carlotta Addison ; at the ATIELI ' , a poor adaptation of one of Mr . Dickens ' s
novels ; the VAUDEVILLE is still supported on the shoulders of Our Boys , the attractiveness of which piece must have greatly astonished both author and lessees . A mistaken Macbeth carries the fortnnosof the LYCEUM , and not even Mrs . Bateman ' s touching manifesto to tho publio will have power to cover that blunder . Flamingo , at tho STRAND , is said to be a great success , which is probably the reason
why it will speedily be withdrawn . Proof Positive must , wn suppose , bo an amusing comedy , being written by a contributor to Punch , but we have failed , ns yet , to discover the humour of it . The Duuiir LANJ : Shaughraun is a piece which would be appropriate if the audience at DKUKY LANE were drawn from the immediate neighbourhood of the theatre . There are still threo theatres which well
support the reputation of the London stage , the GAIETY , the PIUNCK of WALES ' , and , for tho present , at least , the MIKUOR . At these theatres may be seen plays which , however different iu kind , are all well worthy tho attention of playgoers , and these pieces aro acted by artists than whom we have few betters on the stage . Nowhere can
we find a light comedian better than Mr . Mathews , who at seventythree is still only twenty ; and who of onr actresses can surpass Mrs . Bancroft or Miss Ellen Terry ? But with' thoso brilliant exceptions , the theatrical prospect is dreary , and augurs badly for the season .
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Freemasonry At Barton- On- Humber.
FREEMASONRY AT BARTON- ON- HUMBER .
THE installation of Bro . Henry Ashton , of Thornton nail , as Wor . shipful Master of St . Matthew's Lodge , No . 1447 , of Free and Accepted Masons , took place under the most gratifying auspices on Wednesday last . The brethren , together with several visitors from Pelham Pillar ( Grimsby ) , Anoholme ( Brigg ) , Alexandra ( Hornsea ) , and other Lodges in the district , assembled at the New Masonic Hall , at 3 o ' clock , when the Lodge was opened in due form , and the
imposing ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . W . Copeland P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., of Pelham Pillar Lodge , No . 792 , who delivered the charges in an able and efficient manner . Tho installing Officer was assisted by P . M . Bros . Colonel Taylor , P . M . Thoa . Morris P . P . G . P of Aneholme Lodgo , No . 1282 , Thomas Fryer W . M . Ancholme Lodge and P . G . S ., Bro . Nelson P . G . S ., P . M . Bro . Marshall
Pelham Pillar Lodge , & c . Bro . W . J . Roberts of Grimsby Lodge acted aa Director of Ceremonies ; and the musical portions of the ceremony were admirably sustained , Bro . G . R . Welch presiding at tho organ . The I . P . M ., Bro . W . Swallow , having vacated the chair , presented his S . W ., Bro . Henry Ashton , for installation as his successor , aud this solemn and impressive ceremony was gone through in
accordance with ancient usages . Bro . Ashton having been duly installed into his exalted office , then proceeded to invest liis officers for tho ensuing year , and they were inducted into their respective chairs as follow : —Bros . W . H . Sissons S . W ., J . B . Swallow J . W ., R . J . Bedford Treasurer , John Fuller Secretary , W . Waddington S . D ., W . Gray T Ti T >«» "fi *™—~;_ A / t „; ir- / - — -j .- -r "D-.-. V .. A / "ii . ~—i ..: — r * T > "Francis curate of Bonb lain
. , J . D ., Rev . A . Godfrey ( y ) Chap , G . R . Welch Organist , F . D . Davy Steward , M . Woodall I . G ., and S . Kenningham Tyler . The S . W . moved , as the first act of the newly constituted Lodge , a vote of thanks to the retiring Master , and in doing which he passed a high eulogium on the manner iu which the duties of the Lodge had been sustained during the
year-. ThiB was seconded by Bro . P . M . Col . Taylor , and carried unanimously , and Bro . P . M . Swallow retnrned thanks for the compliment paid him , and also for the very generous support which his officers and the brethren generally had accorded to him during his years of office . This made him feel somewhat loth to quit the chair , but ho felt assured that the same kind support would be
afforded to Bro . Ashton , and that tho coming year would bo as harmonious and successful as the past had been . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren adjourned to the George Hotel , where a magni . ficent banquet had been provided by Mr . and Mrs . Taylor . The newly elected W . M . presided , faced , in the vice chair , by his S . W ., and at tho conclusion of the repast the customary loyal and Craft toasts
were duly honoured . Bro . Geo . Nelson responded on behalf of the Provincial Officers , and , in return , gave the "Bishops and Clergy of tho Diocese , and Ministers of other denominations , " to which the Rev . F . A . Godfrey responded . Bro . Colonel Taylor proposed tho " health of the retiring W . M . of St . Matthew's Lodge . " Bro . Swallow replied in suitable terms , and proposed , in turn , " the
newly installed W . M ., Bro . Ashton , " who responded in a few happily chosen sentences . The health of the Installing Master was next given , and acknowledged by Bro . W . W . Copeland . Bro . R . J . Bedford proposed the " visiting brethren , " for whom Bro . G . Nelson replied , and he concluded by proposing the " officers aud brethren of
the St . Matthew ' s Lodge . " The toast was acknowledged by Bro . W . H . Sissons . Bro . H . J . Amphlett then gave " the ladies , " on whose behalf Bro . Bennett gallantly responded , and the official list closed with the Tyler ' s toast . The evening was spent in an agreeable and harmonious manner .
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^» DYER'S WATCHES . / ffWSmyL Itest and Cheapest in jdZ ^* x ** x *^ W & . T . OWEST Whole-MjOj & t " Vn" ^ o ^ C ^ Kk ettle cash price * : Mr /< r'V \ . Ml A ^ i ^ SS . Aluminium , us ( id ; B / M 1 * - J \ oS & Silver « - ° " •SIIvi ; r Hi at . * ^ »»«* J . ^ Ai \ $ Sf levers , S " w ; Cold , HIB v •»•«•**/» ^?*^ tt Mi 55 s ; Levers , * . All Iff a £ i j \\ \ m Clocks , and Cold H H b **^ fr-i f——| H ?{ l Jewellery . Every ! Q ^ 7 ^ 0 Hit watch timed , tested V gL ft A i ^^ V jwF * warritTitfd for ml W «{ 2 o > SSy / 7 § m years . Orders YUk \& y ^^ KvJBff safe per post . Price ^ k . \ J ih V / YM > lists and iUuatm-WL \ y // Tl V / 'M tions free . —DYER & ymkSSzl m > 5 yJseff soss , watch Mumi-^^^ J S ^ ^ J * 3 ^^^ W' fauturers . ooitegent ^^^ WfcZT *'' * " ^ rfgfi * ^ Street , London , W ., ^^ HjHSS ^ S ^^ r and CJimu -de -
The Drama.
THE DRAMA .
AS usual , at this time of the year , there is a lull in affairs theatrical ; the pieces which opened the campaign have been produced , and have achieved a modorate or an " unprecedented " success , as the case may be . Of plays that aro really and thoroughly damned we have none now-a-days , but only for the reason that our audiences appear to have become enervated , and to have lost tho vigour of mind requisite for the raising of a good genuine hiss . In
every department the stage seems to bo sinking to a dull , dead level of mediocrity . Apathy has spread from audience to actor , from actor to playwright , and in the latter it is most conspicuous . Authors seem to he satisfied if they can turn out a piece whioh , by dint of some snobbish rndeness , miscalled wit , in dialogue , some eccentricity in costumes or other extraneous attractions , manages to hold the stage
for a respectable number of nights . Better for the stage to pass a season marked here by triumphant success , there , it may be , by disastrous failure , than to suffer this dreary monotony of pieces , unworthy of either hearty praise or discriminating blame . At rare intervals a play appears which challenges criticism higher in tono than that accorded to its fellows . Last week wo had tho pleasure of
giving its meed of praise to All for Her , but as we survey the list of pieces now being played at the London theatres we cannot help feeling how barren of dramatic worth that list is . At the HAYMAIIKET we have the painful puns and rude smartnesses of Mr . Byron , employing the abilities of such artists as Mr . Vezin and Miss Carlotta Addison ; at the ATIELI ' , a poor adaptation of one of Mr . Dickens ' s
novels ; the VAUDEVILLE is still supported on the shoulders of Our Boys , the attractiveness of which piece must have greatly astonished both author and lessees . A mistaken Macbeth carries the fortnnosof the LYCEUM , and not even Mrs . Bateman ' s touching manifesto to tho publio will have power to cover that blunder . Flamingo , at tho STRAND , is said to be a great success , which is probably the reason
why it will speedily be withdrawn . Proof Positive must , wn suppose , bo an amusing comedy , being written by a contributor to Punch , but we have failed , ns yet , to discover the humour of it . The Duuiir LANJ : Shaughraun is a piece which would be appropriate if the audience at DKUKY LANE were drawn from the immediate neighbourhood of the theatre . There are still threo theatres which well
support the reputation of the London stage , the GAIETY , the PIUNCK of WALES ' , and , for tho present , at least , the MIKUOR . At these theatres may be seen plays which , however different iu kind , are all well worthy tho attention of playgoers , and these pieces aro acted by artists than whom we have few betters on the stage . Nowhere can
we find a light comedian better than Mr . Mathews , who at seventythree is still only twenty ; and who of onr actresses can surpass Mrs . Bancroft or Miss Ellen Terry ? But with' thoso brilliant exceptions , the theatrical prospect is dreary , and augurs badly for the season .
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THEHOLBORNRESTAURANT,218HIGHHOLBORN. ONEOFTHESIGHTSANDONEOFTHECOMFORTSOFLONDON. Attractions of the chief PARISIAN ESTABLISHMENTS , with the quiet and order essential to English customs . DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS PROM DAILY BILL OP PARE . ATable(THoteeveryeveningfrom6to830.Price3s6cU» INCLUDING SOUPS , FISH , ENTREES , JOINTS , SWEETS , CHEESE , SALAD , & c , WITH DESSERT . This FAVOURITE DINNER is accompanied by a SELECTION of High-class UiSTRUMENTAL MUSIC . COFFEE , TEA , CHESS AND SMOKING ROOMS .
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i PORTSMOUTH TIMES AND NAVAL GAZETTE , I 3 amp » hire , I . of Wight and Su »» ex County Journal . . Conservative organ for the district . Largest aud ' most influential circulation . "TheNaval Paner ol ' thePrincipal Naval Arsenal . " Soe " May's British anil Irish Press Guide . " Tuesday Evening , One Penny . Saturday , Twopence . Chief Offices t—151 Queen Street , Portsea . Brn . R . HOLBROOK & SONS , Proprietors . Branch Offices at Chichester and Gosport . Agencies I in all the principal towns in the district . Advertisements should he forwarded to reach the ; Office not later than Tuesday Mornings and Friday ; afternoons .
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY Limited , 7 Bank Building , Lothbury , E . C . j General accidents . I Personal injuries . - i Hailway accidents . I Death by accident . ! C . HARDING . Manager .
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If'ill tfiortly be mtdg , New Kdition , Enlarged , Crown 8 vo ., Cloth . I ' rice 5 s . WAIFS AND STBAYS , CHIEFLY I ' UOM TIIK CIIKSS Bo . iiin , by Captain Huph A . Kennedy , Vice-President of the British Ctiess »' Association . * Loxuoy : W . W . MoKOA-v , ( 17 BARIUCAX .
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Demy 8 vo , Price 7 s Gd . POSITIONS IN THE CHESS OPENINGS ' MOST FREQUENTLY PLAYED . ' Illustrated with copious Diagrams . By T . LO . VG , B . A ., T . C . D ., Being a supplement to the "Key to the Chens ' Openings , " by the same author . ' ¦ LowDOX : W . W . MoBQAjf , 67 BARBICAN E . C .