Freemasonry—Its Meaning And Influence.

all who long to see good triumph , the ripple of tho waves against her hull making music to every heart . This is tho ship \ vt * are sailing on . The crew is changing all tho tim ' - i , but the p . nannt ilows ever tho same , inscribed

with tho mystic insignia of our Order . Tho time is soon coming when we will be summoned from her decks , but others will step forward to man her yards and climb her ratlines . She will doubtles- * have a hotter crow and sail

under fairer skies and on stnooiher wateis , but let , it be said of us that wo manned her faithfully in our day and sent her down to coming ages surcharged with a precious cargo of knowledge , hope and truth . —Pev . Pro . 8 . 0 , Passer , Grand Orator , Kansas .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Olympia . —The thousands of visitors who witnessed the initial performance of Mr . Barnutn's circa 9 and exhibition last Monday mnsfc certainly 1 ave been of opinion that in quantity , variety and general oxcelleuco the enterprising showman has fully justified his proud pretension that it is " the greatest show on earth . " Nothing of tho

samo uiaguifcudo has ever been seen in England , and , though there is little novelty to chronicle , there are so many attractions aud such a diversity of performances that it will necessitate frequent visits before all can bo seen . The circus proper presents a perfect puzzle to tho spectator , and the mind becomes bewildered and confused at

so many things taking place at ono and the samo time . There are throo distinct circles and two platforms , constantly occupied with performers of various kiuds , who sacoeed ono another with amazing rapidity , until at length ono ia tempted to cry out , " Hold , oncugh . " In all there aro twelve " displays , " amounting to upwards

of fifty different performances , and wo may therefore be excused from describing them , a 3 with a single oxception they have all been Been before . This latter is Mr . John O'Brien's five-horse tandem hurdle race , which is both startling and graceful . There are also several other races which appeal strongly to our national character

ancl cause considerable excitement . Two hours are allowed previous to each performance for tbe inspection of the " freaks , " the menagerie and stables , and the visitor will be well repaid for the time spout . The animals , of which there are over a hundred different species , aro all rouiarkably fiue and healthy , while the horses aro of

groat beauty . The "freaks , " or natural enriousities , are chiefly uoticeablo for their contrasts : thus we have a tiny mannikin of twenty-seven inches placed by side of the two Cowboy Giants ; there is a gentleman with feet but no logs alongside another individual who was bom without arms ; the living skeleton naturally comes

next to the fat lady , and the beautiful Circassian , the bearded lady and tho Zulus bring us to the pair of Aztecs , the lowest type of humanity . Then there aro several ladies arranged in various positions , so that by means of a clever optical delusion they appear to be cutiu half , one being made up to represent a mermaid . Lastly we have our old

friend Jumbo , who returns to us iu duplicate , that is to say there is his stuffed hide on one side of the entrance and his skeleton on the other , so that altogether it may be easily imagined that the two hours slip quickly by . The entertainment concludes with a gorgeous spectacle eutitled " Nero , or the Destruction of Eome , " in which the

entire strength of the show , assisted by some hundreds of supernumeries tako part . Mr . Barnnm received quite an ovation as he drove round the arena on Monday night , aud we cordially trust that the success of his first performance may be an augury of a prosperous visit to this country .

The Royalty will re-open on Wednesday next , the 20 th instant , under the direction of Messrs Augustus Harris , Henry Watkin , and Arthur Roberts , with a musical extravagance by Cecil Raleigh and Waltor Slaughter , entitled "The New Corsican Brothers , in whioh Mr . Arthur Roberts and a powerful company will appear .

Aa will be seen by an advertisement that appears in another column an appeal is being made on behalf of tho widow of Bro . Frederick David Delevante , a well known member of the Musical Profession ( for over 37 years Musical Director at Madame Tussaud ' s ) , who died , after a short illness , at his residence at Acton , leaving

a widow and two daughters almost totally unprovided for . Since this loss , the anxieties of the widow have been intensified by tho death of Miss Sophie Delevante . Various promises of aid have already been received , and with characteristic liberality Brother Edward Terry has placed his Theatre and services at tho disposal of

tho Committee , and other eminent members of the Dramatic atd Musical Professions havo generously consented to assist at a matinee , which will tako place on Thursday , the 28 th inst ., by which it is hoped a considerable sum may be realised . The publisher of the FREEMASON ' CIIUONICLK will be pleased to forward tickets to any brother who may feel inclined to assist the widow .

Tho Mohawk Minstrels will celebrate the inauguration of their seventeenth year at the Agricultural Hall , to night ( Saturday ) , by a grand operatic night , including selections from "II Trovatore , "

concluding with the famous " Anvil Chorus . " Tho Alhambra announce the exclusive engagement of Sandow , the pupil of Professor Attila , both of whom will appear ( for tho first time ) on Monday evening next , the 18 th inst .

The London acting managers have , in meeting assembled , decided that they should have a club of their own , which will bo formed immediately . Mr . Charles Morton has been asked to be the first President , and the following is a list of the officials : —Treasurer , Mr . W . H . Griffiths ; Secretary , Mr . H . T . Brickwell . Committee

The Theatres, &C.

Messrs . C . J . Abud , W . Greet , R . D'Albortson , E . F . Bradley , Har « I riugtou Baily , H . A . Freeman and J . E . Hollingshead . The sub-! sctiption fee will be five guineas per annum , and the club premises will be in a central position .

New Music.

NEW MUSIC .

All Music intended for review should be addressed to the Editor of * The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Ilormes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — " Will yon como back to me ? " Song . Written and composed by Frank L . Moir .

" On Conway Quay . " Song . Written by Clifton Bingham , competed by H . Trotere . " An . Evening Melody . " Song . Written by Clifton Bingham , composed by Joseph Barnby . London * . W . MOULEY AND CO ., 127 Regent Street , W .

TnE first of these is in Frank L . Moir ' s best style , and should add to that composer ' s fame . The words are interesting , while the themo is of a very tuneful and bright description . " On Conway Qnay" is also a good composition . Clifton Bingham has written the rhymes , aud H . Trotiiio has set tbem to some spirited and melodious music .

The refrain i 3 taking and will become popular . A pretty aud catchy song is " An Evening Melody ; " it has been written by Clifton Bingham , and composed by Joseph Barnby . The music is certainly all that can be wished for , the taking and effective strains being in good taste to the words . All these songs are neatly got np , and , wo are disposed to predict , will be frequently heard .

" The Turned-clown Page . " Song . Written and composed by Harriet Kondall . " Never to Meet . " Song . Written by G . Clifton Bingham , composed by E . M . Flavell .

" The Lovers of Linger Lane . Song . Written by G . S . Jealous , composed by Max Maile . Leoline . " Song . Written by the Earl of Lytton , composed by Isidore do Lara .

" I wait for thee ! " Song . Written by William Toynbee , composed by H . Bemberg . "Bird that art Singing . " Song . Written by Mrs . Hemana , composed by Ernest R . Newton . " Tho Beauteous Flowers . " Song . Written by A . J . Marriott , composed by C . II . R . Marriott .

London : B . MOCATTA AND CO ., 37 Bemera Street , W . THE above capital selection of songs are worth the attention of vocalists . "The Turned down Pago"i 3 a bright and attractive theme , written and composed by Harriet Kendall . It is dedicated to Rupert Garry , Esq ., F . S . L . A . Once more G . Clifton Bingham is to tho

fore ; this time with words for " Never to Meet , " while tho melody has been composed by E .. M . Flavell . In all respects this is a pretty song , the burden of tho musio being of a very taking and tuneful description . G . S . Jealous and Max Maile ' s " The Lovers of Linger Lane " is also to ba recommended ; its appropriate musio to somo

graceful words make an agreeable composition , and one that Bhonld bo a favourite . The Earl of Lytton ( Owen Meredith ) is responsible for the verses of " Leoline , " while Isidore de Lara is the composer . Both have dono good work , with result that a capital song is the issue . "I wait for thee" is a love ballad , set to tuneful and

melodious music by H . Bemberg . The melody is effective , and will be a favourite in the drawing room . " Bird that art Singing " is a pretty little ditty , composed by Ernest R . Newton , whose music ia of a nature that caunot fail to put an audience in the best of humours . The last of this selection— " The Beauteous Flowers " —is ono that

ought to help artists to easily decide what to sing . A . J . Marriott and C . H . R . Marriott are responsible for it , and a more tuneful composition could not be wished for . The melody is soft and most attractive , and admirably suited to the words . We shall expect to hear these soDga frequently during the forthcoming winter months .

The brethren of the Barnato Lodge , No . 2265 , announco that their second annual Ball ( in aid of their Masonic Benevolent Fund ) will take place at the Hotel Metropole , Whitehall Eooms , on Tuesday , 7 th January 1890 . In order that proper arrangements may be made , it is requested that an early application for Tickets ( which are strictly limited ) should be made , to one or other of the following Stewards : —Bros . M . J . Jessop W . M ., 11 Priory

Villas , Sydenham ; J . Joel Treasurer , 20 Devonshire Terrace , Hyde Park ; M . J . DeLeeuw Secretary , Belitha Villas , Barnsbury ; S . B . Joel J . W ., 20 Devonshire Terrace ,

Hyde Park ; T . Honey S . D ., 211 South Lambeth Eoad , S . W . ; E . J . Acworth J . D ., " Homeleigh , " Ealing , W . ; A . Levy D . C , 193 Hatton Garden ; H . Barnato , 84 Hatton Garden ; Hugo Warner , 17 Hatton Garden .

The brethren of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 , had a very pleasant meeting on Wednesday last , when Brother George Price , Provincial Grand Treasurer Surrey , was presented with a splendidly executed portrait , in recognition of his having reached the jubilee of his association with the Lodge . A full report will be given in our next issue .