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and her fire small children by taking a situation as a national school , mistress at Stanstead , in Suffolk ; she ia a most respectable and deserving person , haa managed to apprentice one aon , and is now moat anxious to get this child elected to the Boys' School . Bat in the six electionshe has only polled 383 votes . The case ia known to , and

re-, commended by the M . W . Pro Grand Master Lord Carnarvon , R . W . ' s the LordWaveney P . G . M . Suffolk , the Rev . J . Hnyshe P . G . M . Devon , W . W . Beach Esq . M . P . P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . D . P . G . Suffolk , L . P . Memtham Esq . P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Devon , Rev . Dr . Ace P . Prov . G . C . Lincolnshire . JJ . Foster P . Prov .

S . G . W . Lincolnshire , Jew , Stonehouse , Plymouth ; Bros , the Rev . G . R . Portal P . G . M . Mark Masters , R . R . Rodd Esq . P . P . G . R . Devon , and many other brethren . I shall be happy to receive proxies and to give any further information that , may be required , and I hope I shall nofc appeal in vain for help to tha Craft .

I have tho honour to be , yours fraternally , CHARLES J . MARTYN P . G . C . D . P . G . M . Suffolk , Vioa Patron of the Institution . Melford Rectory , Suffolk , 4 th April 1877 .

The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

Easter Novelties . —The Olympic ) . —Prince of Wales ' s — Gaiety . NOVE LTY this season ia conapicuoua by its absence , at least in the dramatic world . The " new and original" drama by Mr . Charles Reade , produced under the title of The Scuttled Ship , at the OLYMPIC , can hardly be aaid to be either the one or the other . Under the title of Foul Play , the incidents employed in this production were some years since used by tho author in a novel—which waa fairly successful—and by Mr . Bouoioault in a drama , which was , if we

remember rightly , a failure . The present play differs from its predecessor in many respects , nofc the least of which is its inordinate length . A drama , in six acts , whioh takes four hours and a half in representation , is surely little short of an anachronism in these days . Yet , although neither new nor original , and too long by at leasfc a third , the play is both interesting and dramatic in a high degree . Mr . Neville

as Michael Penfold , and Miss Pateman as Helen Kollesfcon , appear to great advantage in these important parts , and the other characters are nofc inadequately represented . The PRINCE OF WALES ' re-opened with an entirely new programme on Saturday last , but of the two pieces presented , one , London Assurance , is familiar to most playgoers , and has been performed afc most

theatres ; whilst the other , nnder the title of The Vicarage , hides the well-remembered features of The Cosy Couple , a farce originally played , we believe , by Mr . Charles Mathews , and Mr . and Mrs . Frank Matthews . The comedy is less successful than might have been expected interpreted as ifc is by the full strength of' Mrs . Bancroft's excellent company . Neither Miss Madgo Robertson aa Lady Gay Spanker , nor

Mr . Bancroft as Dazzle are as effective as we have been accustomed to see then in other roles . Mrs . Bancroft , as Pert , is , of course , all that could be wished , and not even Mrs . Keeley , in her best day ' s , could have rendered the part better . As Grace Harkaway , that somewhat over-rated actress , Miss Carlotta Addison was of a common , place order of excellence , whilst Mr . Kendal as Charles Courtley , and

Mr . Sugden as Carl , were fairly successful . The Vicarage is capitally played throughout by Mr . Arthur Cecil , Mrs . Bancroft and Mr . Kendal . The Babes in the Wood ; or , the Orphans Released , by Mr . Burnand , is the holiday production at tho GAIETY , and ia both a humoroua piece in itself , and capitally acted by Mr . Hollingshead's company . Mr . Toole and Miss Farren as the two " babes , " assisted by Mr .

Royce , Miss Emily Muir , and Miss Kate Vaughan , trip merrily through their parts , and the general hilarity of the audience testifies to the success of their endeavours . This ( Saturday ) evening , sees a new programme at the HAYMARKET , consisting of a new Robertsonian comedy , entitled lame , by C . M . Rae , a comedietta called A Fair Encounter , by the same author , and that capital farce , Tom Noddy ' s Secret , which has not been performed on the London stage for some years past .

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" Admirably written , being free from what are too often observed in composition—inelegant language and prolixity . "—Sunday Timet . "' J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to ' hit off ' a weakness when ho finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the same time he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with the Craft or in the service of the public out of doors . The sketches are lively reading . "— City Press .

¦ " This is a neat book . The Portraits consist of a series of ' word pictures of eminent English Masons . It styles Bro . W . J . Hughan ' Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles . We commend the book as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . "—Voice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works we have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—Next York Courier .

'' Tho portraits consist of a series of what we call' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all the noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( 'Our Hercules , ' ) whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , tho charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after th » zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—New York Square .

" The style of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . "—Masonic Advocate . " There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to the subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . "—Hebrew Leader . " We value tho work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . " — Masonic Jewel .

" Thero can be no doubt that tho writer has produced a series o £ Portraits which will bo a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout tho world . "—Surrey Comet . " Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to the Masonic world . "—Barnet Press .

" Calculated to raise the Order—if that bo possible—in the estimation of its members , if not of tho outer world . "—Trowbridge and North Wills Advertiser . " Written in a spirited , racy style , and convoying , in as clear a manner as possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of some of the rulers of the Craft . "Essex Standard , " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . "—Cashel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable

addition to Masonio literature . —Byde News , " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Deal , Walmer and Sandwich Mercury . "The members of tho Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . "—Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigh Chronicle .

" Should have a very large sale . "—Kingsbridge Gazette . " These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . " —Banffshire Beporter . "We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is an entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . "A very acceptable contribution to the history of tho Order . The volume

has our warmest commendation . "—Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natured satire . —Figaro . " The inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of the strength and beauty of the principles of Masonry , will find a pleasure in scanning the characteristic pictures in this book . "—The Brighouse News . London : W . "W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent , free by post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican .

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and her fire small children by taking a situation as a national school , mistress at Stanstead , in Suffolk ; she ia a most respectable and deserving person , haa managed to apprentice one aon , and is now moat anxious to get this child elected to the Boys' School . Bat in the six electionshe has only polled 383 votes . The case ia known to , and

re-, commended by the M . W . Pro Grand Master Lord Carnarvon , R . W . ' s the LordWaveney P . G . M . Suffolk , the Rev . J . Hnyshe P . G . M . Devon , W . W . Beach Esq . M . P . P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight , Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . D . P . G . Suffolk , L . P . Memtham Esq . P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Devon , Rev . Dr . Ace P . Prov . G . C . Lincolnshire . JJ . Foster P . Prov .

S . G . W . Lincolnshire , Jew , Stonehouse , Plymouth ; Bros , the Rev . G . R . Portal P . G . M . Mark Masters , R . R . Rodd Esq . P . P . G . R . Devon , and many other brethren . I shall be happy to receive proxies and to give any further information that , may be required , and I hope I shall nofc appeal in vain for help to tha Craft .

I have tho honour to be , yours fraternally , CHARLES J . MARTYN P . G . C . D . P . G . M . Suffolk , Vioa Patron of the Institution . Melford Rectory , Suffolk , 4 th April 1877 .

The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

Easter Novelties . —The Olympic ) . —Prince of Wales ' s — Gaiety . NOVE LTY this season ia conapicuoua by its absence , at least in the dramatic world . The " new and original" drama by Mr . Charles Reade , produced under the title of The Scuttled Ship , at the OLYMPIC , can hardly be aaid to be either the one or the other . Under the title of Foul Play , the incidents employed in this production were some years since used by tho author in a novel—which waa fairly successful—and by Mr . Bouoioault in a drama , which was , if we

remember rightly , a failure . The present play differs from its predecessor in many respects , nofc the least of which is its inordinate length . A drama , in six acts , whioh takes four hours and a half in representation , is surely little short of an anachronism in these days . Yet , although neither new nor original , and too long by at leasfc a third , the play is both interesting and dramatic in a high degree . Mr . Neville

as Michael Penfold , and Miss Pateman as Helen Kollesfcon , appear to great advantage in these important parts , and the other characters are nofc inadequately represented . The PRINCE OF WALES ' re-opened with an entirely new programme on Saturday last , but of the two pieces presented , one , London Assurance , is familiar to most playgoers , and has been performed afc most

theatres ; whilst the other , nnder the title of The Vicarage , hides the well-remembered features of The Cosy Couple , a farce originally played , we believe , by Mr . Charles Mathews , and Mr . and Mrs . Frank Matthews . The comedy is less successful than might have been expected interpreted as ifc is by the full strength of' Mrs . Bancroft's excellent company . Neither Miss Madgo Robertson aa Lady Gay Spanker , nor

Mr . Bancroft as Dazzle are as effective as we have been accustomed to see then in other roles . Mrs . Bancroft , as Pert , is , of course , all that could be wished , and not even Mrs . Keeley , in her best day ' s , could have rendered the part better . As Grace Harkaway , that somewhat over-rated actress , Miss Carlotta Addison was of a common , place order of excellence , whilst Mr . Kendal as Charles Courtley , and

Mr . Sugden as Carl , were fairly successful . The Vicarage is capitally played throughout by Mr . Arthur Cecil , Mrs . Bancroft and Mr . Kendal . The Babes in the Wood ; or , the Orphans Released , by Mr . Burnand , is the holiday production at tho GAIETY , and ia both a humoroua piece in itself , and capitally acted by Mr . Hollingshead's company . Mr . Toole and Miss Farren as the two " babes , " assisted by Mr .

Royce , Miss Emily Muir , and Miss Kate Vaughan , trip merrily through their parts , and the general hilarity of the audience testifies to the success of their endeavours . This ( Saturday ) evening , sees a new programme at the HAYMARKET , consisting of a new Robertsonian comedy , entitled lame , by C . M . Rae , a comedietta called A Fair Encounter , by the same author , and that capital farce , Tom Noddy ' s Secret , which has not been performed on the London stage for some years past .

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ELIGIBLE FOB THE APBIL ( 1877 ) ELECTION ONLY To the Vice-Presidents , Governors , Sf Subscribers to the ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS . The favour of your Voias and INTEBEST is respectfully and most earnestly solicited on behalf of MARIA GERTRUDE GODDIN , AGED 10 YEARS , Daughter of our late Bro . DAVID GODDIN , of Lodges 1076 and 1137 , who was a subscribing member up to the time of his death , which took place very suddenly on the 4 th January 1875 , leaving a Widow and Seven young Children ( one being a posthumous child ) , wholly unprovided for . The case is strongly recommended by the folloiving Brethren : —• ? Bro . JOHN J . WILSON , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . P . J . W . Essex , P . M . 25 , 813 , 241 , 1237 , 1437 , P . Z . 25 , Home Cottage , Enfield Highway , N . ? Bro . CHAEIES LACEY , P . P . G . D . Herts , P . M . 174 , 1327 , 1421 , 4 Exmouth-street , Commercial-road , E . ? Bro . CHAKLES ASHDOWN , P . M . 1076 , Lime-villas , Gurney-road , Stratford , E . Bro . T . G . DAY , W . M . 107 G , S . W . 1137 , 4 Tavistock-placo , Plumstead-common . ? Bro . A . KNOX , P . M . 1076 , D . C . 1437 , Vine Cottage , Romford . Bro . B . BBAISHAW , P . M . 1076 , 1472 , S . W . 1437 , 14 WindmiU-lano , Stratford , E . ? Bro . J . CUIIBEEI . AND , P . M . 475 , Park-square , Luton , Beds . ? Bro . W . GODDIN , 890 , Melrosc-villa , Northumberland Park , N . ? Bro . D . BOBEBIS , P . M . 751 , High-road , Tottenham , K . ? Bro . B . OBEBT OBD , J . W . 890 , 39 Upper East Smithfield . ? Bro . R . CHULINQWOBTH , P . M . 1223 , 26 Spital-square , E . ? Bro . C . HIGGINSON , 15 , 1 Hackney-road , & . ? Bro . J . TYDESIAN , P . M . 1437 , P . P . G . P . Essex , S . W . 1327 and Secretary 1437 , Tho Firs , Waltham Cross . Bro . J . MAIMB , P . M . 754 , High-road , Tottenham , N . Thw marked , * Kill thankfully receive proxki .

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Price 3 s 6 c ? , Grown Bvo , cloth , gilt . MASONICPORTRAITS. BBPMNTBD IBOSC "TUB FBSSMASON ' S CHBONICLS . " The Volume contains the following : — 1 . OOB LlTBBABT BBOTHBB . 17 . THB CHRISTIAN MlNMIlB . 2 . A DISTINGUISHED MASON . 18 . THB MYSTIC . 3 . THB MAN OF ENBBQT . 19 . A MODEL MASON . 4 . FATHBB TIMB . 20 . A CHIP JBOM Jonx 5 . A COBNEB STONE . 21 . A PILLAB of MASONBY . 6 . THB CBAIMMAN . 22 . BAYABD . 7 . THB GOWNSMAN . 23 . A RIGHT HAND MAN . 8 . AN EASTBBN STAB . 24 . Ovs CITIZEN BBOTHBJ . 9 . THB KNIGHT EBBANT . 25 . AN ABLB PBBOBMOB . 10 . THB OCTOOBNABJCAN . 26 . AN ANOIBNT BBITOH . 11 . A ZBALODS OFFICES . 27 . THB ABTIST . 12 . THB SOMHBB . 28 . THB FATHBB OI THB Loses . 13 . FBOM UXDBB THB CBOWN . 29 . A SHINING LIGHT . 14 . OUB HBBCULBS . 30 . AN ABT STODBNX . 15 . A MERCHANT PBINCB . 31 . THB MABINIB . 16 . THB CHCBCHMAN . 32 . A SOLDIBB OI FOKTOS . 33 . " Oin Muo . " OPINIONS OF THE PBESS . " A series of articles , biographical , descriptive , and eulogistic , of some of the principal Masonic worthies of the clay . They are well written , and though personal , by no means offensive , or intrusive into private life , and in Masonio society will be welcomed aa an interesting series of word paintings of members of the Craft . —Standard . " We do not remember to have road any similar series of sketches which surpass this in merit . "—Land and Water .

" Admirably written , being free from what are too often observed in composition—inelegant language and prolixity . "—Sunday Timet . "' J . G . ' writes with a considerable amount of freedom , never hesitating to ' hit off ' a weakness when ho finds it publicly displayed by a 'distinguished brother ; ' at the same time he never loses sight of a good trait when it is displayed , either in connexion with the Craft or in the service of the public out of doors . The sketches are lively reading . "— City Press .

¦ " This is a neat book . The Portraits consist of a series of ' word pictures of eminent English Masons . It styles Bro . W . J . Hughan ' Knight Errant , ' and sketches thirty-two others under equally unique titles . We commend the book as worthy of a place in every Masonic library . "—Voice of Masonry . " Evinces much literary ability , and is a valuable addition to the few works we have in Masonic biography . "—Philadelphia Keystone . " The book ought to be in every well arranged Masonic Library . "—Next York Courier .

'' Tho portraits consist of a series of what we call' pen and ink sketches' of brethren prominent in all the noble undertakings of English Masonry . . . . Prominent among his brethren we find Bro . Fred . Binckes , ( 'Our Hercules , ' ) whose herculean efforts in behalf of those blessed institutions , tho charities of English Masons , have a world-wide reputation , which will live long after th » zealous Craftsman has been , ' laid away to rest . ' "—New York Square .

" The style of the author is pleasing , and the quality of his productions highly complimentay to his ability as a writer . "—Masonic Advocate . " There is a piquancy in the ready off-hand dash that lends much zest to the subject , and bars it from studied rhetorical expression . "—Hebrew Leader . " We value tho work , and heartily thank Bro . Morgan for our copy . " — Masonic Jewel .

" Thero can be no doubt that tho writer has produced a series o £ Portraits which will bo a source of amusement and pleasure to Masons throughout tho world . "—Surrey Comet . " Will be found very interesting and pleasant reading , especially to the Masonic world . "—Barnet Press .

" Calculated to raise the Order—if that bo possible—in the estimation of its members , if not of tho outer world . "—Trowbridge and North Wills Advertiser . " Written in a spirited , racy style , and convoying , in as clear a manner as possible , a ' counterfeit presentment' of some of the rulers of the Craft . "Essex Standard , " Good sensibly written articles . The writer prefaces each of his sketches with some pithy common sense remarks . "—Cashel Gazette . " Cleverly and agreeably sketched , and tho work altogether forms a valuable

addition to Masonio literature . —Byde News , " Very amusing , and beyond doubt , faithful portraits of the worthies who unconsciously sat for them . "—Deal , Walmer and Sandwich Mercury . "The members of tho Craft will take it as an acceptable addition to their biographical literature . "—Monmouthshire Chronicle . " They are written in a fair and genial tone , thoroughly Masonic . "—Leigh Chronicle .

" Should have a very large sale . "—Kingsbridge Gazette . " These sketches are drawn with sparkling ability . " —Banffshire Beporter . "We must sincerely congratulate the author on the success of his endeavour to aim at faithful portraiture , while there is an entire absence of what might give offence to the most sensitive mind . "—Folkestone Express . "A very acceptable contribution to the history of tho Order . The volume

has our warmest commendation . "—Kelso Courier . " Drawn with no little humour , and embellished with many a deft stroke of good natured satire . —Figaro . " The inquiring Brother who may wish to know something of the strength and beauty of the principles of Masonry , will find a pleasure in scanning the characteristic pictures in this book . "—The Brighouse News . London : W . "W . MORGAN . By Order of all Booksellers , or will be sent , free by post , direct from the Office , 67 Barbican .

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