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Reports Of Meetings.
He also explained the action which he took at the last Provincial meeting with regard to exacting an extra Lodge summons for himself , stating that the information was useful to him , not only as indicating the kind of work adopted in the various Lodges , but was also a guide to any changes which might occur . Bro . Levy I . P . M . proposed the health of the newly installed Master iu eulogistic termsto whioh Bro . Gershon respondedsaying that however
, , feebla might be his attempt at thanking the Brethren , he at least claimed credit for being sincere . Upon the night of his initiation he had stated thafc the height of his ambition would be to become Master of the Zion Lodge , and now that he had attained that position , he felt he had incurred a great responsibility . The Brethren had placed a great trust in his hands , and he sincerely hoped to be able to redeem it at the end of twelve months , for he
was buoyed up by promises from the Past Masters that they would help him . Besides this , he must also claim the help of the Brethren in general . The latter sometimes said they i » ere of no importance ia a Lodge , but ho might assure them that they were—their attendance was inspiriting to the W . M ., besides , what were they not missing when absenting themselves from the meetings ?
Bro . Gershon afterwards proposed the health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , and presented to Bro . Levy , on behalf of the members , a very beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , which bore the following inscription : —
Presented to BRO . LEON E . LEVY , by Brethren of Zion Lodge , No . 1798 , in appreciation of his valuable services as Worshipful Master . December 1896 .
The I . P . M . responded in an apropos speech . Besides those already mentioned we noticed that the following were present : —Bros . James W . Abbott P . M . W . M . 1030 P . P . G . D . C , Sam Gordon P . M . 43 P . P . G . S . D . ( Warwicks ) , Wm . Bee P . M . 1459 P . P . G . A . D . C , James Hislop P . M . 325 , W . H . Hughes P . M . 633 , Dunbar Murray P . M . 1140 , J . A . R . Ashworth P . M . 1161 , Wm . B . Midgley P . M . 1534 S . W . 2584 , James Simister W . M . 1083 , John H . Greenwood J . W . 2387 , and F . A . Shiers 1166 ( Cheshire ) .
WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 . THE Worshipful Master Bro . George Eccles held an " At home " at the Masonic Hall , St . Luke's Street , Hull , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . About seventy Brethren accepted invitations , and , together with their lady friends , spent a very pleasant night .
KNOWLEDGE MADE EASY . AMONGST the crowd of cherished beliefs of which the latter days have seen the destruction is that which is incorporated in the adage , " there is no royal road to knowledge . " Knowledge has now become a marketable article which can be purchased at a price . It matters not the subject on which you require information ; the ordinary rule of the market obtains" You pay your money and you take your choice . " This is not to say we can
altogether forego the schoolmaster and the birch-rod , the midnight oil and the wet towel ; but modern business astuteness may certainly be credited with having discovered the moans of making the average mortal an exceedingly well-informed person , if not an " authority , " on any given subject . This end has been attainted by the press-cutting system , a brief account of which may be serviceable to many of our readers .
One of the most energetic purveyors of knowledge of this description is Mr . W . Durrant , of 57 Holborn Viaduct , E . C . Into his establishment there is daily poured a supply of newspapers from every press in the kingdom , and from innumerable foreign presses as well . His business is to supply his customers with the press news , comments , or speeches on any subject of the day on which tbey may desire information . Suppose for a moment that a Councillor wished to collect the latest information on some
subject which he proposed to bring before his Council or his constituents , he has only to name that subject to Mr . Durrant , who will immediately send him , and continue to send him until further notice , facts and figures concerning it from every locality in the kingdom in which it may happen to be under discussion . He may , of course , estimate the views of other men at varying values , according as they coincide with his own or otherwise , but there still remain the facts on which to establish his own case . The system
does for him what the most reliable book cannot do , and that is—it brings the facts right up to date . It would be a difficult thing to name any subject which could not be studied in this manner , for there is practically no branch of knowledge which is not dealt with every week by some one newspaper or another—religion , literature , art , science , law , and politics—each has its organs , as we term them , and . none is overlooked by Mr . Durrant . It is often
a matter for wonder on the part of the uninitiated how it is that members of the Legislature and other public speakers succeed in marshalling such an array of facts as appear in their speeches . It may happen in a few rare cases , such as that of Mr . Gladstone , for instance , that they are the result of omnivorous book reading . In the majority of cases , however , it will be found that they have taken the royal road of the press-cutting system , and who shall blame them if tbey attain their end ?
The keen man of business has long ago recognised the value of presscuttings , and many a one would tell you that his business would be utterly crippled without them . Day by day he can tell from his supply of cuttings in what corners of the kingdom there is a demand for the particular commodity which he supplies , and can make his offers or post his circulars accordingly . Thus the proprietor of the agency tells of a customer who was
supplied with 12 , 000 announcements of births ; the object of this detached sort of information is not at first discernible , but when we know that to each address a price-list of new and improved baby carriages was forwarded , we commend the customer for his business acumen . In tho same way , builders are furnished with the news of sales of land , engineers with information of new works to be carried out or in contemplation , actors with criticisms of their performances , and authors and publishers with notices of their books .
The agency also meets the wants of no inconsiderable number of public men and women , who like to know what others think of them . A certain statesman of note is said to receive nearly 100 , 000 cuttings a year—letterpress and engravings—from the woild ' s press , and these are formed into bulky volumes which fill a considerable space in his library . This gentleman takes a saturnine pleasure in reading the most abusive references to himself , the most highly prized being those which place him in the most ridiculous light . This is not a taste which is frequently indulged in , but Mr . Durrant is able and ready to meet it . — " The Councillor . "
Entertainment Notes.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .
Empire Theatre . —Nearly four hours continual amusement is provided by the energetic management of this theatre of varieties , something being introduced to suit the many varied tastes of the public . An overture by the admirable orchestra , conducted by Mr . Leopold Wenzel , serves as an introduction to the appearance of Madlle . D'Oldy , a fascinating vocalist , who in turn gives placo to Semmel ' s Hungarian singers and dancers , a very lively party , whose quaint choruses and peculiar but vigorous dancing meet
with manifest appova ! . Miss Banna ' s performing dogs show the highest perfection in this class of entertainment , and M . Trewey ' s wonderful Cinematographe appears more marvellous than ever . Among the . latest arrivals here are the Seven Leopolds , four ladies and three gentlemen , supplemented by two tiny mites , whose acrobatic performance is both graceful and clever . Madlle . Freedgy , who makes her first appearance in England , has a fine mezzo soprano voice of great power and exquisite modulation ,
which she uses with good effect . The " piece de resistance" is the grand ballet of " Monte Cristo , " in seven scenes , which follows out the popular story with excellent dramatic effect , thanks to the able assistance rendered by Mesdames M . Cavallazi , T . Zanfietta , A . Courtland , and Ada Vincent , together with Messrs . Will Bishop and J . Ridley . The picture and ballet of Treasure Cave is a sight to be talked about . On the 25 th insfc . the directors have generously arranged to give a matinee in aid of the funds of the Lifeboat Institution .
Parkhurst . —A very successful Pantomime was produced here on Christmas Eve , under the title " Sinbad the Sailor , " the grand pantomime company of Messrs . C St . John Denton and A . R . Garland appearing to great advantage , and earring out their respective parts in a most creditable manner . The pretty little theatre at Holloway presented an animated appearance , and
was well filled by an appreciative audience , who frequently evinced their delight at the different items provided for their amusement . There were ten scenes preceding the " transformation , " and in each case the artist had well supported the efforts of the company . We are pleased to hear that the subsequent run of the pantomime has confirmed the good opinion formed of t on the night of its production .
Criterion . —While Mr . Wyndham is taking a short holiday , the capital old Criterion farce "Betsy" has been revived for the benefit of the present generation of playgoers . Many changes have necessarily been made in the caste , but the piece suffers but little , if anything , at the hands of its new exponents , and even those who witnessed the original production will be able to enjoy the farce as much as formerly . The charming comedy ot " Rosemary" will be reproduced upon Mr . Wyndham's return to town .
Garrick . —Pending the production of the new play , by Mr . Justin Huntley McCarthy , to follow " My Girl " at this theatre , Mr . Brickwell has arranged with the Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company for a three weeks' season , during which time , amongst others , the following operas will be presented : —La Vivandiere , Meistersingers , Tannhauser , Lohengrin , Flying Dutchman , Carmen , Mignon , Cavalleria Rusticana , Pagliacci , Faust , Romeo and Juliet , The Valkyrie , Bohemian Girl , and Maritana .
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Reports Of Meetings.
He also explained the action which he took at the last Provincial meeting with regard to exacting an extra Lodge summons for himself , stating that the information was useful to him , not only as indicating the kind of work adopted in the various Lodges , but was also a guide to any changes which might occur . Bro . Levy I . P . M . proposed the health of the newly installed Master iu eulogistic termsto whioh Bro . Gershon respondedsaying that however
, , feebla might be his attempt at thanking the Brethren , he at least claimed credit for being sincere . Upon the night of his initiation he had stated thafc the height of his ambition would be to become Master of the Zion Lodge , and now that he had attained that position , he felt he had incurred a great responsibility . The Brethren had placed a great trust in his hands , and he sincerely hoped to be able to redeem it at the end of twelve months , for he
was buoyed up by promises from the Past Masters that they would help him . Besides this , he must also claim the help of the Brethren in general . The latter sometimes said they i » ere of no importance ia a Lodge , but ho might assure them that they were—their attendance was inspiriting to the W . M ., besides , what were they not missing when absenting themselves from the meetings ?
Bro . Gershon afterwards proposed the health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , and presented to Bro . Levy , on behalf of the members , a very beautiful Past Master ' s jewel , which bore the following inscription : —
Presented to BRO . LEON E . LEVY , by Brethren of Zion Lodge , No . 1798 , in appreciation of his valuable services as Worshipful Master . December 1896 .
The I . P . M . responded in an apropos speech . Besides those already mentioned we noticed that the following were present : —Bros . James W . Abbott P . M . W . M . 1030 P . P . G . D . C , Sam Gordon P . M . 43 P . P . G . S . D . ( Warwicks ) , Wm . Bee P . M . 1459 P . P . G . A . D . C , James Hislop P . M . 325 , W . H . Hughes P . M . 633 , Dunbar Murray P . M . 1140 , J . A . R . Ashworth P . M . 1161 , Wm . B . Midgley P . M . 1534 S . W . 2584 , James Simister W . M . 1083 , John H . Greenwood J . W . 2387 , and F . A . Shiers 1166 ( Cheshire ) .
WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 . THE Worshipful Master Bro . George Eccles held an " At home " at the Masonic Hall , St . Luke's Street , Hull , on Thursday , the 7 th inst . About seventy Brethren accepted invitations , and , together with their lady friends , spent a very pleasant night .
KNOWLEDGE MADE EASY . AMONGST the crowd of cherished beliefs of which the latter days have seen the destruction is that which is incorporated in the adage , " there is no royal road to knowledge . " Knowledge has now become a marketable article which can be purchased at a price . It matters not the subject on which you require information ; the ordinary rule of the market obtains" You pay your money and you take your choice . " This is not to say we can
altogether forego the schoolmaster and the birch-rod , the midnight oil and the wet towel ; but modern business astuteness may certainly be credited with having discovered the moans of making the average mortal an exceedingly well-informed person , if not an " authority , " on any given subject . This end has been attainted by the press-cutting system , a brief account of which may be serviceable to many of our readers .
One of the most energetic purveyors of knowledge of this description is Mr . W . Durrant , of 57 Holborn Viaduct , E . C . Into his establishment there is daily poured a supply of newspapers from every press in the kingdom , and from innumerable foreign presses as well . His business is to supply his customers with the press news , comments , or speeches on any subject of the day on which tbey may desire information . Suppose for a moment that a Councillor wished to collect the latest information on some
subject which he proposed to bring before his Council or his constituents , he has only to name that subject to Mr . Durrant , who will immediately send him , and continue to send him until further notice , facts and figures concerning it from every locality in the kingdom in which it may happen to be under discussion . He may , of course , estimate the views of other men at varying values , according as they coincide with his own or otherwise , but there still remain the facts on which to establish his own case . The system
does for him what the most reliable book cannot do , and that is—it brings the facts right up to date . It would be a difficult thing to name any subject which could not be studied in this manner , for there is practically no branch of knowledge which is not dealt with every week by some one newspaper or another—religion , literature , art , science , law , and politics—each has its organs , as we term them , and . none is overlooked by Mr . Durrant . It is often
a matter for wonder on the part of the uninitiated how it is that members of the Legislature and other public speakers succeed in marshalling such an array of facts as appear in their speeches . It may happen in a few rare cases , such as that of Mr . Gladstone , for instance , that they are the result of omnivorous book reading . In the majority of cases , however , it will be found that they have taken the royal road of the press-cutting system , and who shall blame them if tbey attain their end ?
The keen man of business has long ago recognised the value of presscuttings , and many a one would tell you that his business would be utterly crippled without them . Day by day he can tell from his supply of cuttings in what corners of the kingdom there is a demand for the particular commodity which he supplies , and can make his offers or post his circulars accordingly . Thus the proprietor of the agency tells of a customer who was
supplied with 12 , 000 announcements of births ; the object of this detached sort of information is not at first discernible , but when we know that to each address a price-list of new and improved baby carriages was forwarded , we commend the customer for his business acumen . In tho same way , builders are furnished with the news of sales of land , engineers with information of new works to be carried out or in contemplation , actors with criticisms of their performances , and authors and publishers with notices of their books .
The agency also meets the wants of no inconsiderable number of public men and women , who like to know what others think of them . A certain statesman of note is said to receive nearly 100 , 000 cuttings a year—letterpress and engravings—from the woild ' s press , and these are formed into bulky volumes which fill a considerable space in his library . This gentleman takes a saturnine pleasure in reading the most abusive references to himself , the most highly prized being those which place him in the most ridiculous light . This is not a taste which is frequently indulged in , but Mr . Durrant is able and ready to meet it . — " The Councillor . "
Entertainment Notes.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES .
Empire Theatre . —Nearly four hours continual amusement is provided by the energetic management of this theatre of varieties , something being introduced to suit the many varied tastes of the public . An overture by the admirable orchestra , conducted by Mr . Leopold Wenzel , serves as an introduction to the appearance of Madlle . D'Oldy , a fascinating vocalist , who in turn gives placo to Semmel ' s Hungarian singers and dancers , a very lively party , whose quaint choruses and peculiar but vigorous dancing meet
with manifest appova ! . Miss Banna ' s performing dogs show the highest perfection in this class of entertainment , and M . Trewey ' s wonderful Cinematographe appears more marvellous than ever . Among the . latest arrivals here are the Seven Leopolds , four ladies and three gentlemen , supplemented by two tiny mites , whose acrobatic performance is both graceful and clever . Madlle . Freedgy , who makes her first appearance in England , has a fine mezzo soprano voice of great power and exquisite modulation ,
which she uses with good effect . The " piece de resistance" is the grand ballet of " Monte Cristo , " in seven scenes , which follows out the popular story with excellent dramatic effect , thanks to the able assistance rendered by Mesdames M . Cavallazi , T . Zanfietta , A . Courtland , and Ada Vincent , together with Messrs . Will Bishop and J . Ridley . The picture and ballet of Treasure Cave is a sight to be talked about . On the 25 th insfc . the directors have generously arranged to give a matinee in aid of the funds of the Lifeboat Institution .
Parkhurst . —A very successful Pantomime was produced here on Christmas Eve , under the title " Sinbad the Sailor , " the grand pantomime company of Messrs . C St . John Denton and A . R . Garland appearing to great advantage , and earring out their respective parts in a most creditable manner . The pretty little theatre at Holloway presented an animated appearance , and
was well filled by an appreciative audience , who frequently evinced their delight at the different items provided for their amusement . There were ten scenes preceding the " transformation , " and in each case the artist had well supported the efforts of the company . We are pleased to hear that the subsequent run of the pantomime has confirmed the good opinion formed of t on the night of its production .
Criterion . —While Mr . Wyndham is taking a short holiday , the capital old Criterion farce "Betsy" has been revived for the benefit of the present generation of playgoers . Many changes have necessarily been made in the caste , but the piece suffers but little , if anything , at the hands of its new exponents , and even those who witnessed the original production will be able to enjoy the farce as much as formerly . The charming comedy ot " Rosemary" will be reproduced upon Mr . Wyndham's return to town .
Garrick . —Pending the production of the new play , by Mr . Justin Huntley McCarthy , to follow " My Girl " at this theatre , Mr . Brickwell has arranged with the Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company for a three weeks' season , during which time , amongst others , the following operas will be presented : —La Vivandiere , Meistersingers , Tannhauser , Lohengrin , Flying Dutchman , Carmen , Mignon , Cavalleria Rusticana , Pagliacci , Faust , Romeo and Juliet , The Valkyrie , Bohemian Girl , and Maritana .
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