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Railway Facilities At Christmas.
Glasgow as on ordinary week days , and will , by special arrangement , take passengers for Kendal and Windermere . ON CHRISTMAS DAY the usual Sunday service of trains will be run with the following additions . *—Tbe 5 . 15 a . m . newspaper express from London ( Enston ) will run to Northampton , Rugby , Birmingham , Nuneaton , Tamworth , Lichfield , Itugeley , Stafford , Crewe , Liverpool ,
Manchester , Warrington , Wigan , Preston , Lancaster , Carnforth , Oxenholme , Kendal , Windermere , Tebay , Penrith , Carlisle , Edinburgh and Glasgow . The 7 . 15 a . m . down day Irish mail from Enston to Holyhead , and the 11 . 30 a . m . np day Irish mail from Holyhead to Euston , will be run on Christmas day the same as on week days .
The down mail will call , if required , at Rhyl , Conway , and Bangor ; and the up mail , if required , at Bangor , Conway , Colwyn Bay , Rhyl , and Holywell . The 11 . 17 a . m ., Chester to Birkenhead , will wait at Chester the arrival of the 7 . 15 a . m . from London . On FRIDAY ( BANK HOLIDAY ) , DECEMBER 26 TH , numerous residential trains in the neighbourhood of important cities and towns WILL NOT BE RUN .
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THE THEATRES , & c .
New Olympic—An elegant and commodious addition to the many handsome theatres in the metropolis has been made by the erection of this honse on the site of the olassio ground in Wych Street , the scene of so many successes in the past , and—alas that we should have to say it—of so many failures in recent years . The new building , whioh owes its existence to Mr . CharleB Wilmot . has
been oonBtruoted on designs of Messrs . Crewe and Sprague , of Arundel Street , Strand , and is as fire-proof as it is possible to make it . It has the great advantage of being accessible to the street on all aides bat one , and has no less than eighteen different exits . The decoration of the house is iu the Louis Seize style , and presents a very magnifioent appearance . The convenience of the audience has
certainly been studied in arranging the seats , as a capital view can be obtained from all parts of the house . The comfortable stalls in rich " silk plush , the velvet seats in dress oircle and npper boxes , the gorgeous tableau ourtain , and the upholstering generally , are of the fashionable and appropriate "Rose da Barri" tint , the whole of thii important part of the work being performed by Messrs .
Oetzmann and Co ., of Hampstead Road . The house ia entirely lighted by electricity , and containa aeating accommodation for over 3000 persons . The first lessee is Mr . Wilson Barrett , who once more finds a home among us . He has made a great bid for popularity by lowering the usual prices of admission ; and has also partly written the first drama , whioh ia entitled " The People's Idol , " the other
author being Mr . Viotor Widnell . The drama is entirely up to date , and deala with the strikes and agitators , but it would be difficult to say on which side the authors lean ; still it containa some vigorously written scenes , and some very interesting and smart dialogue . The part of Lawrence St . Anbrey exactly suits Mr . Barrett ' s atyle , and he is most ably assisted by Miss Winifred Emery , who will prove a
docided acquisition to the company , though we hope soon to see her in a part more worthy her ability . Mr . George Barrett is the People's Idol , a dissipated workman named Gabriel Stevens , a part he performs with considerable care . Mr . Stafford Smith makes a strong character out of the Bmall r & le of Sam Purkiss , while Mr . Austin MeJford , Mr . H . C . Cliffe , Mr . Manning , Mr . W . A . Elliott , together
with Miss Lillie Belmore as Myra , Miss Louie Wilmot as Blanche , all work with a will to make the piece a success . Their reward was found in the frequenfapplaase of the audience , and the favourable reception that greeted the termination of each act . The stage , which ia one of the largest in LondoD , is well adapted for displaying the beautiful scenio effects , of which the picturesque set , "Fairfield
Abbey by Night , " must be specially mentioned . Altogether it would seem as though the new theatre , and the new management , have entered upon a happily successful career . So mote it be . We regret to note that while Mr . Barrett has provided cloak rooms free of expense , a charge is made for programmes , which was
a subject of annoyance and considerable surprise on the part of several visitors . We have previously expressed our opinion of this palpable mistake , and may now add that the recent system of advertisements should surely more than cover any expense of printing , and the sooner the custom is dispensed with the better it will be for the management .
Globe . —The success that has attended Mr . Richard Temple's Operatic Company in some of the provincial theatres has induced them to give Londoners an opportunity of witnessing Gounod ' s early opera " The Mock Doctor , " which has been carefully rehearsed and placed upon the stage with due attention to the accessories . The
music is light and pretty , but gives no promise of the grander work aohieved by the celebrated composer . Still M . Gounod has taken so muoh interest in its revival that he has written an additional song for soprano , expressly for this production . This is called " Let parents plot and guardians plan , " and is sung by Miss Effie Chapuy , who admirably sustains the character of Lucinda . Mr . Richard
Temple gives a humorous rendering of Sganarelle , the drunken wood cutter , who is made a doctor against his will . Miss Susetta Fenn ia Martine , Miss Annie Dwelley is Jacqueline , and Mr . King Morgan the Loander , all of whom are fully equal to the demands made upon them . The opera will be played all next week , and is altogether an interesting performance .
The Globe Theatre will be closed tbe 20 th inst ., on which date Mr . Norman Forbes assumes the lesseeship . Before it is re-opened , about the end of January , it will be entirely re-decorated and electric lighting will be installed throughout the house . In addition to this there will be several important structural alteration !! effected , among
The Theatres, &C.
others being the opening np of separate exits from the stalls to the street , so doing away with the necessity of using the present staircase . I think we all knew in Hammersmith , without the World troubling to tell us , that Mr . Edward Terry lives at Priory Lodge , Barnes , and that he is an aotive parishioner , a zealous guardian of the poor , and a famoua Freemason . There is not a man , woman , or child witbin a
mile of his abode who has not a good word to say for Edward Terry . His neighbour the Reotor can boast no more zealous helper than " the Churchwarden ; " and yoa have some difficulty ia convincing yourself that the quiet-mannered gentleman who greets yon at the top of the steep flight of steps leading np to hia front door is tbe dissipated and diverting " Dick Phenyl " whose drolleries have convulsed half London during the past two yeara . —West London Advertiser .
The Directors of the London Panorama Company , Limited , intend making a new departure with regard to the Large Hall attached to the Waterloo Panorama , Viotoria Street . This Hall haB hitherto been filled with a collection of Wellington and Napoleon relics . It ia intended now to use it as a Drawing-Room Lounge , Rendezvous , and
Reading Room ; a plentiful supply of newspapers , periodicals , magazines and reviews will be provided j whilst during the afternoon and evening at frequent intervals , Bijou Concerts and bright brisk entertainments will be given . The room whioh will accommodate nearly 1 , 000 people , is most comfortably furnished , and refreshments oan be obtained .
MASONIC AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY .
THE Bath Saloon waa again orowded with an appreciative audience on the 5 th inst ., when the members of the above society performed two pieces in a most creditable and successful manner . The priuoipal play given was H . J . Byron ' s charming three-act comedy " Partners for Life . " The story is both interesting and well told , the situationa are striking , and the dialogue smart . The performance of tbe piece reflects the highest credit on all who
took part in it , and especially on Bro . F . R . Booth , the able and general manager of the society . The part of Horace Mervyn was undertaken with ranch ability , and the hero , Tom Gilroy , fonnd an able exponent . The " brother " who undertook the part of Ernest , a " juvenile " lover , scored well , and in the part of Mnggles a wellknown and popular member of the aooiety did capitally . The other
parts were Sir Archibald Drelincoart , Major Billiter , and Goppmger , an ex-conviot , each of whom were impersonated in admirable style . Miss Ada Melrose again won a marked sncoesa aa Miss Priaoilla , and Miss Jenny Wainwright and Misa Edith Jordan capably sustained their respective parts . A word of praise should be given to Misa
Nora Bootb , who undertook a small part . All the performers were called before the curtain . J . S . Coyne ' s farce " A Terrible Secret " waa the second piece , and the two members who took the parts of Henpeoker and hia friend acted admirably . Bro . S . Suokley conducted an excellent band .
The annual festival of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic , Educational , and Benevolent Institution ia to be held at Southampton , under the distinguished presidency of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , on Monday next . The charity is established to educate , olothe , and advance in life necessitous children of Freemasons of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and to afford relief and assistance
to distressed brethren of the Province or their widows . The ohildren are educated at good schools in the vicinity of their homes , under the oare of their parents or gaardians . There are now aix children being educated , clothed and assisted , to the satisfaction of their friends , at an average coat per bead not exceeding £ 12 per annum . Tho institution is not intended to rival , bnt to supplement tbe central
Charitiee , by taking under its care unsuccessful candidates for the London Masonic Institutions , or any eligible candidates whom their friends may desire to keep within the circle of home training influence . Bro . G . Felton Lancaster , Gosport , is the Hon . Secretary of the institution , and ita successful inauguration is due almost entirely to his unremitting efforts .
Oar old friend Bro . Seymour Smith announces that his Annual Concert will take place , at the Peckham Public Hall , Rye Lane , Peckham , on Monday next , the 15 th inst . Bro . Smith will be assisted by the following Vocalista Miss Jesse Griffin , Miss Rosie Beste , Miss Meta Russell
Miss Annie Wilson , Miss Katie Heath , Madame Raymond , Mr . Lester , Mr . C . A . White , Mr . Reginald Gfroome , Mr . Jamea Budd and Mr . W . G . Hazelgrove . Instrumentalists : Pianoforte , Madame Brett and Miss Evel yn Seymour Smith ; Violin , Mr . A . Gambier Holmes
Concertina , Mr . Richard Blagrove . Tickets ( Reserved seats 3 s , Unreserved seats 2 s ; Area Is ) may be obtained of Bro . Seymour Smith , 24 Carden Road , Nunhead Lane .
Doors open at 7 " 30 ; commence at 8 o ' clock . Frequent Trains from Peckham Rye Station ( two minutes walk from the Hall ) , to London Bridge , Victoria , and most of the South London Suburbs .
Under the auspices of the two Masonic Lodges at Bury St . Edmund ' s , arrangements are in progress for a ball , to take place during Jannary .
A meeting of the members of St . Kew Lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., when Bro . W . H . Glass was unanimousl y elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . W . E . Porrett senior .
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Railway Facilities At Christmas.
Glasgow as on ordinary week days , and will , by special arrangement , take passengers for Kendal and Windermere . ON CHRISTMAS DAY the usual Sunday service of trains will be run with the following additions . *—Tbe 5 . 15 a . m . newspaper express from London ( Enston ) will run to Northampton , Rugby , Birmingham , Nuneaton , Tamworth , Lichfield , Itugeley , Stafford , Crewe , Liverpool ,
Manchester , Warrington , Wigan , Preston , Lancaster , Carnforth , Oxenholme , Kendal , Windermere , Tebay , Penrith , Carlisle , Edinburgh and Glasgow . The 7 . 15 a . m . down day Irish mail from Enston to Holyhead , and the 11 . 30 a . m . np day Irish mail from Holyhead to Euston , will be run on Christmas day the same as on week days .
The down mail will call , if required , at Rhyl , Conway , and Bangor ; and the up mail , if required , at Bangor , Conway , Colwyn Bay , Rhyl , and Holywell . The 11 . 17 a . m ., Chester to Birkenhead , will wait at Chester the arrival of the 7 . 15 a . m . from London . On FRIDAY ( BANK HOLIDAY ) , DECEMBER 26 TH , numerous residential trains in the neighbourhood of important cities and towns WILL NOT BE RUN .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
New Olympic—An elegant and commodious addition to the many handsome theatres in the metropolis has been made by the erection of this honse on the site of the olassio ground in Wych Street , the scene of so many successes in the past , and—alas that we should have to say it—of so many failures in recent years . The new building , whioh owes its existence to Mr . CharleB Wilmot . has
been oonBtruoted on designs of Messrs . Crewe and Sprague , of Arundel Street , Strand , and is as fire-proof as it is possible to make it . It has the great advantage of being accessible to the street on all aides bat one , and has no less than eighteen different exits . The decoration of the house is iu the Louis Seize style , and presents a very magnifioent appearance . The convenience of the audience has
certainly been studied in arranging the seats , as a capital view can be obtained from all parts of the house . The comfortable stalls in rich " silk plush , the velvet seats in dress oircle and npper boxes , the gorgeous tableau ourtain , and the upholstering generally , are of the fashionable and appropriate "Rose da Barri" tint , the whole of thii important part of the work being performed by Messrs .
Oetzmann and Co ., of Hampstead Road . The house ia entirely lighted by electricity , and containa aeating accommodation for over 3000 persons . The first lessee is Mr . Wilson Barrett , who once more finds a home among us . He has made a great bid for popularity by lowering the usual prices of admission ; and has also partly written the first drama , whioh ia entitled " The People's Idol , " the other
author being Mr . Viotor Widnell . The drama is entirely up to date , and deala with the strikes and agitators , but it would be difficult to say on which side the authors lean ; still it containa some vigorously written scenes , and some very interesting and smart dialogue . The part of Lawrence St . Anbrey exactly suits Mr . Barrett ' s atyle , and he is most ably assisted by Miss Winifred Emery , who will prove a
docided acquisition to the company , though we hope soon to see her in a part more worthy her ability . Mr . George Barrett is the People's Idol , a dissipated workman named Gabriel Stevens , a part he performs with considerable care . Mr . Stafford Smith makes a strong character out of the Bmall r & le of Sam Purkiss , while Mr . Austin MeJford , Mr . H . C . Cliffe , Mr . Manning , Mr . W . A . Elliott , together
with Miss Lillie Belmore as Myra , Miss Louie Wilmot as Blanche , all work with a will to make the piece a success . Their reward was found in the frequenfapplaase of the audience , and the favourable reception that greeted the termination of each act . The stage , which ia one of the largest in LondoD , is well adapted for displaying the beautiful scenio effects , of which the picturesque set , "Fairfield
Abbey by Night , " must be specially mentioned . Altogether it would seem as though the new theatre , and the new management , have entered upon a happily successful career . So mote it be . We regret to note that while Mr . Barrett has provided cloak rooms free of expense , a charge is made for programmes , which was
a subject of annoyance and considerable surprise on the part of several visitors . We have previously expressed our opinion of this palpable mistake , and may now add that the recent system of advertisements should surely more than cover any expense of printing , and the sooner the custom is dispensed with the better it will be for the management .
Globe . —The success that has attended Mr . Richard Temple's Operatic Company in some of the provincial theatres has induced them to give Londoners an opportunity of witnessing Gounod ' s early opera " The Mock Doctor , " which has been carefully rehearsed and placed upon the stage with due attention to the accessories . The
music is light and pretty , but gives no promise of the grander work aohieved by the celebrated composer . Still M . Gounod has taken so muoh interest in its revival that he has written an additional song for soprano , expressly for this production . This is called " Let parents plot and guardians plan , " and is sung by Miss Effie Chapuy , who admirably sustains the character of Lucinda . Mr . Richard
Temple gives a humorous rendering of Sganarelle , the drunken wood cutter , who is made a doctor against his will . Miss Susetta Fenn ia Martine , Miss Annie Dwelley is Jacqueline , and Mr . King Morgan the Loander , all of whom are fully equal to the demands made upon them . The opera will be played all next week , and is altogether an interesting performance .
The Globe Theatre will be closed tbe 20 th inst ., on which date Mr . Norman Forbes assumes the lesseeship . Before it is re-opened , about the end of January , it will be entirely re-decorated and electric lighting will be installed throughout the house . In addition to this there will be several important structural alteration !! effected , among
The Theatres, &C.
others being the opening np of separate exits from the stalls to the street , so doing away with the necessity of using the present staircase . I think we all knew in Hammersmith , without the World troubling to tell us , that Mr . Edward Terry lives at Priory Lodge , Barnes , and that he is an aotive parishioner , a zealous guardian of the poor , and a famoua Freemason . There is not a man , woman , or child witbin a
mile of his abode who has not a good word to say for Edward Terry . His neighbour the Reotor can boast no more zealous helper than " the Churchwarden ; " and yoa have some difficulty ia convincing yourself that the quiet-mannered gentleman who greets yon at the top of the steep flight of steps leading np to hia front door is tbe dissipated and diverting " Dick Phenyl " whose drolleries have convulsed half London during the past two yeara . —West London Advertiser .
The Directors of the London Panorama Company , Limited , intend making a new departure with regard to the Large Hall attached to the Waterloo Panorama , Viotoria Street . This Hall haB hitherto been filled with a collection of Wellington and Napoleon relics . It ia intended now to use it as a Drawing-Room Lounge , Rendezvous , and
Reading Room ; a plentiful supply of newspapers , periodicals , magazines and reviews will be provided j whilst during the afternoon and evening at frequent intervals , Bijou Concerts and bright brisk entertainments will be given . The room whioh will accommodate nearly 1 , 000 people , is most comfortably furnished , and refreshments oan be obtained .
MASONIC AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY .
THE Bath Saloon waa again orowded with an appreciative audience on the 5 th inst ., when the members of the above society performed two pieces in a most creditable and successful manner . The priuoipal play given was H . J . Byron ' s charming three-act comedy " Partners for Life . " The story is both interesting and well told , the situationa are striking , and the dialogue smart . The performance of tbe piece reflects the highest credit on all who
took part in it , and especially on Bro . F . R . Booth , the able and general manager of the society . The part of Horace Mervyn was undertaken with ranch ability , and the hero , Tom Gilroy , fonnd an able exponent . The " brother " who undertook the part of Ernest , a " juvenile " lover , scored well , and in the part of Mnggles a wellknown and popular member of the aooiety did capitally . The other
parts were Sir Archibald Drelincoart , Major Billiter , and Goppmger , an ex-conviot , each of whom were impersonated in admirable style . Miss Ada Melrose again won a marked sncoesa aa Miss Priaoilla , and Miss Jenny Wainwright and Misa Edith Jordan capably sustained their respective parts . A word of praise should be given to Misa
Nora Bootb , who undertook a small part . All the performers were called before the curtain . J . S . Coyne ' s farce " A Terrible Secret " waa the second piece , and the two members who took the parts of Henpeoker and hia friend acted admirably . Bro . S . Suokley conducted an excellent band .
The annual festival of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic , Educational , and Benevolent Institution ia to be held at Southampton , under the distinguished presidency of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , on Monday next . The charity is established to educate , olothe , and advance in life necessitous children of Freemasons of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , and to afford relief and assistance
to distressed brethren of the Province or their widows . The ohildren are educated at good schools in the vicinity of their homes , under the oare of their parents or gaardians . There are now aix children being educated , clothed and assisted , to the satisfaction of their friends , at an average coat per bead not exceeding £ 12 per annum . Tho institution is not intended to rival , bnt to supplement tbe central
Charitiee , by taking under its care unsuccessful candidates for the London Masonic Institutions , or any eligible candidates whom their friends may desire to keep within the circle of home training influence . Bro . G . Felton Lancaster , Gosport , is the Hon . Secretary of the institution , and ita successful inauguration is due almost entirely to his unremitting efforts .
Oar old friend Bro . Seymour Smith announces that his Annual Concert will take place , at the Peckham Public Hall , Rye Lane , Peckham , on Monday next , the 15 th inst . Bro . Smith will be assisted by the following Vocalista Miss Jesse Griffin , Miss Rosie Beste , Miss Meta Russell
Miss Annie Wilson , Miss Katie Heath , Madame Raymond , Mr . Lester , Mr . C . A . White , Mr . Reginald Gfroome , Mr . Jamea Budd and Mr . W . G . Hazelgrove . Instrumentalists : Pianoforte , Madame Brett and Miss Evel yn Seymour Smith ; Violin , Mr . A . Gambier Holmes
Concertina , Mr . Richard Blagrove . Tickets ( Reserved seats 3 s , Unreserved seats 2 s ; Area Is ) may be obtained of Bro . Seymour Smith , 24 Carden Road , Nunhead Lane .
Doors open at 7 " 30 ; commence at 8 o ' clock . Frequent Trains from Peckham Rye Station ( two minutes walk from the Hall ) , to London Bridge , Victoria , and most of the South London Suburbs .
Under the auspices of the two Masonic Lodges at Bury St . Edmund ' s , arrangements are in progress for a ball , to take place during Jannary .
A meeting of the members of St . Kew Lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., when Bro . W . H . Glass was unanimousl y elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , in succession to Bro . W . E . Porrett senior .