Notices Of Meetings,

Treasurer unanimously , as was Bro . Beswick Tyler . Easiness concluded and the Lodg « closed , some of the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Friday , 5 th instant , at the Metropolian Club , 269 Pentonville-road , N . Present—Bros . Side W . M ., Bern S . W ., Scales J . W ., Shand S . D ., J . W . Smith J . D ., Ormiston I . G ., Stiles Secretary , Cox as Tyler , and Bros . Walters , II . Stiles , Michael , Kingham , Ferner , Russe , Read , and T . A . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor . Tho Lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Stiles acting as candidate . The 1 st and 2 nd sections of the 1 st lecture were worked by Bro . Adams Preceptor . The ceremony of the 3 rd degree was also rehearsed , Bro . Shand acting as candidate . The Avorking of the AV . M . deserves great praise , ' as also does that of the officers . Bro . Berrie was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which the brethren adjourned until the following Friday .

Lodge Of Prudence , No . 1550 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , 5 th November , at Huyshc Masonic Temple , Ply . mouth . Present—Bros . Robert G . Bird W . M ., Leonard D . Westcott P . M . S . W ., John P . Rogers J . W ., J . B . Gover P . M . Secretary , James J . Avery Treasurer , Charles Philp S . D ., J . G . Kerveine J . D ., W . Garland D . C ., A . S . Stewart I . G ., J . Smith Tyler . P . M . 's Bros . J . B .

Gover , R . Andrews , C . Stribbing , C . Cooper , L . D . Westcott , J . J . Avery . Visitors , Bros . May , Crimp and Cooper . Business—Mr . John Tredinnick , after having been ballotted for and approved , was initiated . The Lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . Thomas Westlake was passed . The Lodge was closed with the accustomed prayer at 9 . 30 p . m .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DURHAM .

THE annual Provincial Grand Lodgo for tho province of Durham was held on the 26 th ult . in the Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvet , Durham , and wns a most successful gathering . Tho Lodgo was opened at two o ' clock , by tho Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Fawcett , assisted by Bros . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Rev . Canon Tristram P . G . S . W .,

Henry Lawrence P . G . J . W ., Rev . F . W . BoAVsher P . G . Chaplain , and other officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . The Treasurer ' s report having been read , the reports from the different provinces were received , all of which were of a highly satisfactory and gratifying nature . The Provincial Grand Master then addressed tho

brethren , and expressed great satisfaction at the favourable reports he had heard Tead from the differont Lodges Avithin his jurisdiction . He briefly alluded to tho honour that had been conferred upon tho Craft by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , in having undertaken the duties of the office of Grand Master of

England . The officers of tho past year having beon thanked for their services , tho following elections took place : —Sir Hedworth Williamson Bart . D . P . G . M .. Dr . S . Gonrley , P . G . S . W ., W . Hunter P . G . J . W ., Rev . AV . Leeman M . A . P . G . Chaplain , Rev . J . Cnndill

P . D . P . G . Treasurer , R . T . Richardson P . G . Registrar , W . H . Crookes P . G . Secretary , A . S . FoAvler P . G . S . D ., J . Laidler , P . G . J . D ., J . S . Wilson P . G . S . of W ., 11 . Hudson P . G . D . of Cers , G . Grcemvell P . G . Assist . D . of C , W . Coxon P . G . S . B ., Angelo Forrest P . G . Organist , J . H . Coates P . G . Pursuivant , J . Thompson

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Durham.

P . G . Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the Town nail , when 130 sat down to an excellent repast , provided by Mrs . Carr , Half Moon Hotel , Durham . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were cordially given and responded to , the health of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and that of the Provincial Grand Master

being enthusiastically received . The last named gentloraan has discharged the duties of that office for the last 28 years , and his province stands amongst one of the highest in the estimation of the Grand Lodge officials . Bros . J . Walker P . P . G . Organist , D . Whitehead ( tenor ) , and J . Nutton ( bass ) , rendered excellent musical services , while Bro . Angelo Forrest P . G . Organist presided at the pianoforte .

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The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

" Masks and Paces" at the Prince of Wales ' s . " Eip Van Winkle " at the Princess ' s . ANY change of programme at tho PJUNCE or WALES ' S must in . evitably excite deep interest . At no theatre , not even excepting the LYCEUM , have so much care and intelligence combined been exercised in the production of any novelties , and few managements

have exhibited so much judicious enterprise . Mrs . Bancroft has apparently determined to rescue her company from the reproach of being entirely devoted to the tea-cup-and-saucer style of comedy , and to show that ability to represent the ladies and gentlemen of society in tho nineteenth century does not preclude the ability of

representing the men and Avomen of any other time . To this end the revival of T 7 te Merchant of Venice contributed in some degree , and following in the samo track , though perhaps with slackened footsteps , Mrs . Bancroft offers to her willing audiences a piece pog . sessing deep humour , interest , and imbued with warmer passion and

sentiment than usual in the plays produced at this theatre . Masks and Faces , which has been specially revised by its joint authors , Messrs . Charles Roado and Tom Taylor , has at various times emp loyed tho abilities of our eminent actors and actresses , and the part of Peg Woffington has always been a favourite . This part is

now filled by Mrs . Bancroft , who plays with all her accustomed humour and vivacity , and also betrays the possession , hitherto almost unsuspected , of a fund of deep pathos and tenderness . In assuming the character of Triplet , Mr . Bancroft is travelling far out of the grove in which he has laboured as yet , but this actor is always an

artist , and his impersonation will compare favourably with any of its predecessors . Miss Ellen Terry is the Mabel Vane , and plays the part with singular earnestness and expression . The acting of this lady , always good , has greatly improved of late , and now entitles her

to a place in the foremost rank of her profession . There is hardl y enough colour iu Mr . Archer's rendering of Ernest Vane , but the part itself is a rather thankless ono . Mr . Coghlan plays well as Sir Charles Pomander , and the minor parts are filled in a manner AA'orthy of our most perfectly managed theatre .

After an absence of ten years , Mr . Jefferson has returned to delight all playgoers with that most genial of vagabonds , Rip Van Winkle . This wonderful pieco of acting is almost as Avell known in England as in America , and is deservedly popular in both countries . The curious compound of humour and pathos , Avith the tears just behind

his fun , and a joke in the midst of his misery , always ready to " swear off , " and always ready to drink to the health of yourself and famil y , endears himself to all hearts . Mr . Jefferson ' s acting is , if possible , better than it was ten years ago : all who saw it then will go again to see it , or will lose a dramatic treat .

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