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The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Gaiety . —Mr . Nat Goodwin has been more fortunate in his second selection than he was in the first , but we hope to have the opportunity of seeing him in a still better character and play . Mr . J . W . Piggott ' a comedy " The Bookmaker , " in whioh the American comedian appeared last Saturday , is not altogether a novelty , as it was produced with considerable promise of success at a trial matinee
at Terry ' s Theatre in the early part of last year . Mr . Goodwin s impersonation of the hero , who after undergoing various vioissitndea finds himself a full blown baronet , is altogether admirable , and allows ns to imagine of what this clever actor is capable were he provided with a character worthy of his talents . After a few
performances the artist will develop in greater detail the good hearted , vulvar cockney , Sir Joseph Trent , and it is an exceedingly interesting study . Mr . W . Farren , Mr . Charles Glenny , Mr . Frank Wood , whose comic butler is most diverting , Miss Marie Linden and Miss Carlotta Leclerq , all render excellent assistance . The piece runs smoothly to the end , and is greeted with considerable applause by the audience .
Alhambra . —Under the spirited management of the veteran Mr . Charles Morton , an admirable programme is now being presented at this popular place of entertainment . In addition to a number of so-called " variety" artistes , there are two grand ballets , one of which , " Salandro , " is alone worth the price of admission . It is in five tableaux , and has been designed by Signor Casati , while the
mnsio has been specially composed by M . Jaoobi . "Salandra" is queen of the gipsies , who , on visiting the estate of a Bulgarian noble , becomes enamoured of him , and consents to an elopement . The pair are next seen on board the yacht , where they are discovered by tho nobleman ' s wife , who reclaims her husband and dtives Salandra away . In revenge the gipsy chief steals the nobleman's son , and the two following scenes show the pursuit aud subsequent recovery of the
child . Madlle . Legnani undertakes the role of Salandra with consummate skill , and quickly dances her way into the favour of the spectators . Madlles . Marie ZimmermanD , Scotti , Roffey and Eescelli are equally effective in the other characters . The pirouettes of Signor de Vincenti elicit warm approval , while the groupings of the corps de oallet , the charming costumes , and the pretty scenery , render tbe prodnction notable even among the grand successes of the house .
ADDRESSED TO WORSHIPFUL MASTERS . —Bro . W . M ., you ocoupy the scat of the wise Solomon , and are supposed to have wisdom to open and close yonr Lodge , set the Craft to work , and give them good and wholesome instruction for their labours . By what right do yon occupy this exalted position among your brethren ? You may say , I am here by their free choice , and thus rightfully occupy this exalted
station . True , but do you meet their expectation when thoy conferred upon you the highest honour within their power to bestow ? Have you faithfully performed all you promised to do before being invested with the jewel of your office ? You think so . Well , that is saying a good deal . There was a long list of interrogatories , fifteen of them , to which you made answer , " I do . " Have you read them
since , and do you remember what they are ? If not , please look up tho installation ceremony and read them over carefully . Change them , then , from the present to the past tense , and see whether yon can respond , "I have , " to each one of them in place of " I do . " If you can stand this teat , then read what follows , concerning " Tbe various implements of the profession , " and see if yonr conduct in life
has been in harmony with their teachings and instructions . Now turn back and read the solemn obligation yon took , in connection with your assooiato Officers , the first thing on being installed . Can you say that you have kept that oath ? Bro . W . M ., we are net writing in this manner in a distrustful mood . Thero is no class of men in the world in whom we have greater confidence than those
occupying the " Oriental chair . " We wish to emphasize the honour and dignity of that position , and the importance of a proper appreciation of what is due to it on your part . It requires constant study and earnest effort to meet the requirements of it , such as many thus exalted do not seem to appreciate . A W . M . cannot give " good and wholesome instruction " without a thorough knowledge of what is to he taught . Election and installation into office , in one sense , mav
qualify , but does not givo one the ability to preside . Force of ciroumstances often elevates a brother to the East , who at the time has but an imperfect knowledge of Masonic law , tho ritual , or the duties of a Worshipful Master . Some of these , notwithstanding their installation vows and pledges , never do qualify themselves to preside over a Lodge . To this class all we have written is pertinent , and if it Stimulates a single one to a more faithful discharge of his important trust , > ts purpose will be accomplished . —Masonic Advocate ,
NEW CHUJICH XOR CBAWSIIAWBOOTJI . —The Marquis of Hartfngton ou Saturday visited the Kossendale Valley in order to take part in tho laying of a corner stone and a foundation stone of the Church of ot . John the Evangelist , at Crawshawbootb , near Kawtenstall . Tho proceedings began with a luncheon in the Assembly Eooma , at Crawshawbooth , and later in the afternoon Mr . Thomas Brook 3 laid a corner stone , while immediately afterwards Colonel Le Gendre N . Jtarkie
¦ , K . W . Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , laid a foundation a t ° no , with full Masonio honours . The church , on the eieotion of which something over £ 8000 will be spent , will stand on a Picturesque site , close to the main road . The Architects , Messrs . Paley and Austin , of Lancaster , have adopted tho late decorated style in lnasmg their design , and the building , when complete , will be a Uttusing a . ud commodious structure , '
The Theatres, &C.
A new musical instrument , entitled the violinette , has recently been introduced by Bro . W . Eitohie ( 2090 ) , of 22 Maple Eoad , Anerley , London , S . E . Our brother claims for his invention the following advantages : 2—It has a rich , sonorous tone , similar to that of the violin ; 2—it is easy to learn , and can be mastered by any one , without
previous knowledge of music , in a few weeks ; 3—it is suitable for either lady or gentleman ; 4—it has a beautiful effect either as a solo instrument or when accompanied by the piano ; 5—it is easily
tuned , and costs very little for strings , & c . ; 6—a large assortment of musio is published for it ; 7—it has a full compass , is handsome in appearance , and very portable , and can be supplied for the modest price of 12 s 6 d , carriage paid .
We have . before us the first number of the East London Magazine [ Harold Thomas , 46 High Street , Poplar ] , a 24 pp 4 to , which , to use the words of the Editor , in his opening remarks , " We think there is room—we might almost say need for—in the district of Hackney and the Tower Hamlets . " The new magazine will contain ( 1 ) a record
of occurrences beyond a mere passing interest , whioh are more likely to be preserved in the pages of a magazine than if cut from tl > columns of a newspaper ; ( 2 ) a moans of collecting together inform .-tion about the topography , history , ancient folk-lore , and other
interesting matter concerning the numerous hamlets and parishes which constitute the East and North-East of this great metropolis . The number before us contains much interesting matter , and we feel assured it will command a ready local sale .
The appointment of Lord Dungarvan to be Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons of Somerset is a deoidedly good one . From his Oxford days Lord Dungarvan has baen a very keen Mason ,
and has won his way steadily through the various grades . He has a high reputation in his county as a keen sportsman and straight rider , and is a Captain in the county Yeomanry . Altogether , his appoint , is decidedly popular . —Vanity Fair .
Bro . James Lindfield , P . M . and Treasurer of tho North British Eailway Lodgo , No . 597 , was interred on the 12 th inst . with Masonio honours . . Bro . Glasse , the Chaplain of the Lodge , waa unable to be present , and the service was condnoted by Bro . Drysdale , E . W . M . There was a large attendance of the brethren of the North British Eailway and sister Lodges .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Loarnt to Dance . —Bro . ami Mrs . JACQUES WYNMAN receive daily , and undertake to teach Indies ar . d gcntlcmon , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge of instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dunce in a few esisy lessons . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET . BBO . JiCQPEs W ]» ouir mm BE IIAPPV TO TAKE ME MANAGEMENT ox MASONIC BALLS . FIBST-CLAS 3 BANDS PBOVIDBB . PBOSPECTUS ON APPLICATION- .
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TMPOETANT NOTICE . —Confident ' nl Advice free per post to all X . in wciik anil failing health , with loss of strength arid vitality . Vilty years experience in Nervous Ailments . AtMross , The Secretary , 3 FiUalUn Scjuarei Sheffield , form of ( jorrebpoxute-ce Free , Write to-day ,
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The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Gaiety . —Mr . Nat Goodwin has been more fortunate in his second selection than he was in the first , but we hope to have the opportunity of seeing him in a still better character and play . Mr . J . W . Piggott ' a comedy " The Bookmaker , " in whioh the American comedian appeared last Saturday , is not altogether a novelty , as it was produced with considerable promise of success at a trial matinee
at Terry ' s Theatre in the early part of last year . Mr . Goodwin s impersonation of the hero , who after undergoing various vioissitndea finds himself a full blown baronet , is altogether admirable , and allows ns to imagine of what this clever actor is capable were he provided with a character worthy of his talents . After a few
performances the artist will develop in greater detail the good hearted , vulvar cockney , Sir Joseph Trent , and it is an exceedingly interesting study . Mr . W . Farren , Mr . Charles Glenny , Mr . Frank Wood , whose comic butler is most diverting , Miss Marie Linden and Miss Carlotta Leclerq , all render excellent assistance . The piece runs smoothly to the end , and is greeted with considerable applause by the audience .
Alhambra . —Under the spirited management of the veteran Mr . Charles Morton , an admirable programme is now being presented at this popular place of entertainment . In addition to a number of so-called " variety" artistes , there are two grand ballets , one of which , " Salandro , " is alone worth the price of admission . It is in five tableaux , and has been designed by Signor Casati , while the
mnsio has been specially composed by M . Jaoobi . "Salandra" is queen of the gipsies , who , on visiting the estate of a Bulgarian noble , becomes enamoured of him , and consents to an elopement . The pair are next seen on board the yacht , where they are discovered by tho nobleman ' s wife , who reclaims her husband and dtives Salandra away . In revenge the gipsy chief steals the nobleman's son , and the two following scenes show the pursuit aud subsequent recovery of the
child . Madlle . Legnani undertakes the role of Salandra with consummate skill , and quickly dances her way into the favour of the spectators . Madlles . Marie ZimmermanD , Scotti , Roffey and Eescelli are equally effective in the other characters . The pirouettes of Signor de Vincenti elicit warm approval , while the groupings of the corps de oallet , the charming costumes , and the pretty scenery , render tbe prodnction notable even among the grand successes of the house .
ADDRESSED TO WORSHIPFUL MASTERS . —Bro . W . M ., you ocoupy the scat of the wise Solomon , and are supposed to have wisdom to open and close yonr Lodge , set the Craft to work , and give them good and wholesome instruction for their labours . By what right do yon occupy this exalted position among your brethren ? You may say , I am here by their free choice , and thus rightfully occupy this exalted
station . True , but do you meet their expectation when thoy conferred upon you the highest honour within their power to bestow ? Have you faithfully performed all you promised to do before being invested with the jewel of your office ? You think so . Well , that is saying a good deal . There was a long list of interrogatories , fifteen of them , to which you made answer , " I do . " Have you read them
since , and do you remember what they are ? If not , please look up tho installation ceremony and read them over carefully . Change them , then , from the present to the past tense , and see whether yon can respond , "I have , " to each one of them in place of " I do . " If you can stand this teat , then read what follows , concerning " Tbe various implements of the profession , " and see if yonr conduct in life
has been in harmony with their teachings and instructions . Now turn back and read the solemn obligation yon took , in connection with your assooiato Officers , the first thing on being installed . Can you say that you have kept that oath ? Bro . W . M ., we are net writing in this manner in a distrustful mood . Thero is no class of men in the world in whom we have greater confidence than those
occupying the " Oriental chair . " We wish to emphasize the honour and dignity of that position , and the importance of a proper appreciation of what is due to it on your part . It requires constant study and earnest effort to meet the requirements of it , such as many thus exalted do not seem to appreciate . A W . M . cannot give " good and wholesome instruction " without a thorough knowledge of what is to he taught . Election and installation into office , in one sense , mav
qualify , but does not givo one the ability to preside . Force of ciroumstances often elevates a brother to the East , who at the time has but an imperfect knowledge of Masonic law , tho ritual , or the duties of a Worshipful Master . Some of these , notwithstanding their installation vows and pledges , never do qualify themselves to preside over a Lodge . To this class all we have written is pertinent , and if it Stimulates a single one to a more faithful discharge of his important trust , > ts purpose will be accomplished . —Masonic Advocate ,
NEW CHUJICH XOR CBAWSIIAWBOOTJI . —The Marquis of Hartfngton ou Saturday visited the Kossendale Valley in order to take part in tho laying of a corner stone and a foundation stone of the Church of ot . John the Evangelist , at Crawshawbootb , near Kawtenstall . Tho proceedings began with a luncheon in the Assembly Eooma , at Crawshawbooth , and later in the afternoon Mr . Thomas Brook 3 laid a corner stone , while immediately afterwards Colonel Le Gendre N . Jtarkie
¦ , K . W . Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire , laid a foundation a t ° no , with full Masonio honours . The church , on the eieotion of which something over £ 8000 will be spent , will stand on a Picturesque site , close to the main road . The Architects , Messrs . Paley and Austin , of Lancaster , have adopted tho late decorated style in lnasmg their design , and the building , when complete , will be a Uttusing a . ud commodious structure , '
The Theatres, &C.
A new musical instrument , entitled the violinette , has recently been introduced by Bro . W . Eitohie ( 2090 ) , of 22 Maple Eoad , Anerley , London , S . E . Our brother claims for his invention the following advantages : 2—It has a rich , sonorous tone , similar to that of the violin ; 2—it is easy to learn , and can be mastered by any one , without
previous knowledge of music , in a few weeks ; 3—it is suitable for either lady or gentleman ; 4—it has a beautiful effect either as a solo instrument or when accompanied by the piano ; 5—it is easily
tuned , and costs very little for strings , & c . ; 6—a large assortment of musio is published for it ; 7—it has a full compass , is handsome in appearance , and very portable , and can be supplied for the modest price of 12 s 6 d , carriage paid .
We have . before us the first number of the East London Magazine [ Harold Thomas , 46 High Street , Poplar ] , a 24 pp 4 to , which , to use the words of the Editor , in his opening remarks , " We think there is room—we might almost say need for—in the district of Hackney and the Tower Hamlets . " The new magazine will contain ( 1 ) a record
of occurrences beyond a mere passing interest , whioh are more likely to be preserved in the pages of a magazine than if cut from tl > columns of a newspaper ; ( 2 ) a moans of collecting together inform .-tion about the topography , history , ancient folk-lore , and other
interesting matter concerning the numerous hamlets and parishes which constitute the East and North-East of this great metropolis . The number before us contains much interesting matter , and we feel assured it will command a ready local sale .
The appointment of Lord Dungarvan to be Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons of Somerset is a deoidedly good one . From his Oxford days Lord Dungarvan has baen a very keen Mason ,
and has won his way steadily through the various grades . He has a high reputation in his county as a keen sportsman and straight rider , and is a Captain in the county Yeomanry . Altogether , his appoint , is decidedly popular . —Vanity Fair .
Bro . James Lindfield , P . M . and Treasurer of tho North British Eailway Lodgo , No . 597 , was interred on the 12 th inst . with Masonio honours . . Bro . Glasse , the Chaplain of the Lodge , waa unable to be present , and the service was condnoted by Bro . Drysdale , E . W . M . There was a large attendance of the brethren of the North British Eailway and sister Lodges .
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Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS ; CRITICALLY . CONSIDERED , XVB COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES OF ARTICLES , REPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON ' CHUONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDEBE WORKS , PENTONVIU . £ .
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Price One Shilling , Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps . OCCASIONAL PAPERS ON THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY , Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE , N . AND BY OEDEE OF ALL BOOKSELLEES . Sacretaries of Lodges of Instruction can be supplied Carriage free , at 10 / - per dozen .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Loarnt to Dance . —Bro . ami Mrs . JACQUES WYNMAN receive daily , and undertake to teach Indies ar . d gcntlcmon , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge of instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dunce in a few esisy lessons . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET . BBO . JiCQPEs W ]» ouir mm BE IIAPPV TO TAKE ME MANAGEMENT ox MASONIC BALLS . FIBST-CLAS 3 BANDS PBOVIDBB . PBOSPECTUS ON APPLICATION- .
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TMPOETANT NOTICE . —Confident ' nl Advice free per post to all X . in wciik anil failing health , with loss of strength arid vitality . Vilty years experience in Nervous Ailments . AtMross , The Secretary , 3 FiUalUn Scjuarei Sheffield , form of ( jorrebpoxute-ce Free , Write to-day ,