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Diary For The Week.

R A . 1503—Francis Burdett , Albany Hotol , Twickenham * j , 3 i . 34—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester

FRIDAY , 25 th JUNE .

Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Portland Arms Hotel . Great Portland Street , W ., at 8 ( In ) 60—Peace and Harmouv , Freemasons' Tavorn , W . C . g 07—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwoll , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruct . ) 766—William Preston , St . Andrew ' s Tavern , Georgo St ., Baker St ., at 8 . ( In ) 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . ( Instruction ) 834—Ranelagh , Six Bells , Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke's Head , 79 Whitechapel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction )

j 058—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , B . C . at 7 . ( Instruction ) jj 85 _ Lewis , Fishmongers' Arms Hotel , Wood Green , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul's-road , Canoubu . y , at 8 . ( In ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Insti action 16-12—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1789—Ubique , 79 Ebury Street , Pimlico , S . W * ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) H , A . —Panmure O . of Improvement , Stirling Castlo , Church Street , Camberwel ^ R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street . Greenwich , ( Inat . )

R . A . 95—Eastern Star Chapter of Improvement , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall St . R . A . 749—Belgrave , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall Street R . A . 890—Hornsey , Porchoster Hotol , Leinstor Placo , Cleveland Square , Paddington , W . ( Improvement ) R . A . 1169—Marquis of Dalhousie , 33 Golden-square , W . R . A . 1602—Sir Hugh Myddelton , Agricultural Hall , N . M . M . —Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , K . C . ( Instrnction ) M . M . 223—West Smithfield , Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul ' s Churchyard

463—Chigwell , Public Hall , Station Road , Loughton , at 7 . 30 ( Inst ) 810—Craven , Devonshire Hotel , Skipton 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1712—St . John , Freemasons Hall , Grainger Street , Newcastle upon Tyne 2039—Londonderry , Y . M . C . A ., John Street , Sunderland General Lodge ot" Instruction , Masonic Hall , Now-struot , Birmingham , at 7

R . A . 242—Magdalen , Guildhall , Doncaster R . A . 680—Sefton , Masonic Hall , Liverpool R . A . 1086—Walton , Skelmerdales Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool 1 I . M . 164—Southdown , Station Hotel , Haywards Heath , Sussex K . T . 125—Sussex , Southdown Hotel , Eastbourno R . C . 20—Royal Kent , Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle

SATURDAY , 26 th JUNE .

179—Manchester , Yorkshire Grey , London St ., Tottenham Court Rd ., at 8 ( In ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1297—West Kent , Crystal Palace , Sydenham 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1541—Alexandra Palace , Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct 1624—Eccleston , Crown and Anchor . 79 Eburv Street . S . W .. at 7 < Tnahi . noM ™\

1871—Gostling-Murrny , Town Hall , Hounslow 2012—Chiswick , Windsor Castlo Hotel , King Street , Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 ( In ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , VV ., at 8 R . A . 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , at 8 . ( Instruction ) R . A . 1044—Mid-Surrey , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell R . A . 1329—Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall , CambevweU , S . E .

1162—Wharneliffe , Rose and Crown Hotel , Penistone 1464—Erasmus Wilson , Pier Hotel , Greenhitho 1531—Chiselhtirst , Bull ' s Head Hotel , Chiselhurst 1965—Eastes , Parish Rooms , Bromley , Kent 1777—Royal Hanover , Albany Hotel , Twickenham B . C . —Stanhope , Queen Hotel , Chester

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Empire . —The increasing popularity of an entertainment comprising a musical spectacular extravaganza was full y shown last Saturday , when the " Palace of Pearl " was received with every sign of

appreciation . Messrs . VV . Younge and Alfred Murray are responsible for the libretto , and Messrs . Jakobowski and Stanislaus for the music . A fanciful story illustrates how a , long existing feud between the Kin « of Etheria ancl the Queen of Id yllia cannot be

terminated"Till once again on earth is seen A living , loving Fairy Queen j Till brother can his sister wed This hateful fend shall ne ' er be dead . " This happy result is brought about by a young prince and princess

belonging to the rival nations , becoming attached to each other . The King and Queen also arrange to marry , ancl by this means eventuall y a declaration of peace ia brought about . Although there is no assumption to dramatic interest in the plot , there is no lack of interest for both ear and eye . The scenery is pretty and picturesque ,

while the duets , songs , and concerted pieces revive pleasant remembrances . The most attractive items in the programme are , however , the two grand ballets , which take place respectivel y in the second and third acts . The Moorish ballet is a happy combination of scimitars and symmetry ; while the graceful formation of groups

add greatly to the attraction of tho scene . Here Mdlle . Luna figures prominently , and dances with that grace aud ease that is always a prominent feature in connection with the ballets at the Empire . The grand Lace Ballet in the final act , with Mdlle . Pertoldi as the principal dancer , is even more novel than the former : the

dresses and decorations showing the materials employed to the greatest advantage . At the conclusion of each of the ballets Monsieur Rertrand was called before the curtain to receive the congratulations of the audience . The support accorded to the extravaganza was well sustained . Mr . Charles Cai twri ght was

exceptionally funny as the King , while unexpected vocal powers was shown by Mr . M . Calice as the Troubadour . Miss Grace Hunt < ey , the Prince , was as graceful as ever . The best songs undoubtedly arc allotted to Miss VVadman , as the Princess , aud she played the part deli ghtfull y . " O , Bird of" Love , " was exceedingly well giveu by this

' «"• / , as was tne auet tnat toiiows , witn tne rnuce , They rave about the beauties of the ni ^ ht . " Miss Susie Vaughan displayed her talents as Queen Amarath ; while Miss P . Wentworth sings prettily . MODS . Marius , as the Prince ' s tutor , has a good part , from which he

elicits much humour . Other parts are well sustained by Mr . A . B . Tapping , as tbe King ' g Advisor ; Mr . George Temple , as the Moorish Governor ; and Miss Agnes Oliver , as his European Wife No . 1 . The Scenery , by Messrs . Perkins , Spong , Banks , Bruce Smith , and C . 0 . Brooke , is admirably painted , aud with a good chorus and orchestra .

The Theatres, &C.

everything that is possible has been done to ensure success for the "Palace of Pearl . " At the conclusion of the extravagantt the principal artistes aud tho authors received a most enthusiastic call . Royalty . —The summer season at this cosy little theatre has been inaugurated by Messrs . E . J . Henley and Holmes , and they

commenced proceedings with a new four-act comedy , entitled " Jack . " The comedy is one in which old materials have been freely used , but the work has beeu written up to date . However , tho basement of the story seems hardly vigorous enough to sustain all that rests upon it ; still , on the opening niifht , such strong support was afforded the piece

that the weakness of the foundation seemed perception to but a tew . Two young fellows—Jack Beamish , artist , and Noel Blake , composer —living together , have , prior to tho assent of tho curtain , mado the acquaintance of an eccentric baronet , of whoso death news is brought during the first act . The two young gentlemen , with Blake ' s cousin

Madge , havo been summoned to attend the reading of the will ; this duly takes place in the second act . Tho result showing that the baronet has disappointed his relations—Lady Blauchmayne , her daughter , and Major Spotewhyte , and has left his estate to Noel Blake , whose genius he recognises ; he also make 3 some substantial

acknowledgment of his good wishes towards Jack Beamish and Madge . In the first act Noel Blake has been promised tho hand of Madge , and his love for her we take to be genuine ; but when he comes into the fortune that has been bestowed on him , he throws over the girl to whom he has plighted his troth . Some excuse , perhaps , may be found

for him in the fact that he desires to get into society , and this desire makes him fall a victim to the scheming of Lady Blauchmayne and the Major . Blake insults his earlier friends , and gives the order to shoot a favourite dog belonging to Jack . This results in his old friends leaving him , aud Madge , accompanied by an old

housekeeper , returns to their old lodgings . In the last act the lawyer visits Jack , and announces thafc another will of the baronet ' s haa been found , which disinherits Noel Blake and leaves the money to a sou of the deceased ' s sister . This * sou proves to be Jack , who has by this time been successful in gaining the affections of Madge . The last act

may be considered the stumbling-block of the piece , but as it is short the audience may feel inclined to overlook its weakness . At the conclusion of the play loud calls for tho author wore given , and Mr . Eben Plympton introduced Mrs . Harry Beckett . In this case the success of the piece was undoubtedly attributable to the acting . Mr .

E . J . Henley , as Noel Blake , was somewhat too forcible ; bufc Mr . Eben Plympton-played the part of Jack Beamish with much power and feeling . Great praise is due to Miss Dorothy Deane , who was most earnest and effective as the simple-minded Madge . Miss Carlotta Leclerq imparted a due amount of self-conscious dignity to the

matchmaking mother , Lady Blanchmaytio , and the housekeeper was ably sustained by Miss M . A . Gifl ' ord . Other parts were allotted to Messrs . A . White , M . Crackles , P . Cunningham , M . Drew , W . Compton , ancl Miss Marie Williams . "Jack" was followed by a travestie , by Byron McGuiness , entitled " Mephisto . " This trifle is

framed in a prologue and three scenes . New music has been supplied by Messrs . J . Caldicott and Ernest Bucalossi ; but "Mephisto " turns out to be but a tamo affair , the burden of sustaining it falling on the two principles . Mr . E . J . Henley ' s imitation of Mr . Irving was far below the average of such attempts ; not nearly

so good as that of Mr . Dixey s , at the Gaiety . Miss Constance Gilchrist was warmly received , as Marguerite , and earned several encores for her singing and graceful dancing . Other parts wero entrusted to Messrs . M . Crackles , M . Drew , and Miss Madge Stavart . At the

conclusion of the travestie a call for the author was responded to by Mr . E . J . Henley coming forward and announcing that thafc gentleman was not iu the house , an announcement that was received with some slight expression of dissatisfaction .

Avenue . —The genial manager of this theatre , Mr . E . D'Albertson , announces his annual matinee ; this will take place on Wednesday , the 23 rd instant , when fcho beueficiaire will receive help from , several well-known artistes .

The following Festivals took place at the Freemasons ' Tavern for the week ending Saturday , 19 th June 1886 : — Tuesday—University Chapter . Thursday—Mr . Merrion ' s Ball , Commissariat and Transport StaffDinner .

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Diary For The Week.

R A . 1503—Francis Burdett , Albany Hotol , Twickenham * j , 3 i . 34—St . Andrew , Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester

FRIDAY , 25 th JUNE .

Emulation Lodge of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . 25—Robert Burns , Portland Arms Hotel . Great Portland Street , W ., at 8 ( In ) 60—Peace and Harmouv , Freemasons' Tavorn , W . C . g 07—United Pilgrims , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwoll , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruct . ) 766—William Preston , St . Andrew ' s Tavern , Georgo St ., Baker St ., at 8 . ( In ) 780—Royal Alfred , Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . ( Instruction ) 834—Ranelagh , Six Bells , Hammersmith ( Instruction ) 933—Doric , Duke's Head , 79 Whitechapel-road , at 8 . ( Instruction )

j 058—Metropolitan , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , B . C . at 7 . ( Instruction ) jj 85 _ Lewis , Fishmongers' Arms Hotel , Wood Green , at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) 1298—Royal Standard , Alwyne Castle , St . Paul's-road , Canoubu . y , at 8 . ( In ) 1365—Clapton , White Hart , Lower Clapton , at 7 . 30 . ( Insti action 16-12—E . Carnarvon , Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , at 8 . ( Instruction ) 1789—Ubique , 79 Ebury Street , Pimlico , S . W * ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction ) H , A . —Panmure O . of Improvement , Stirling Castlo , Church Street , Camberwel ^ R . A . 79—Pythagorean , Portland Hotel , London-street . Greenwich , ( Inat . )

R . A . 95—Eastern Star Chapter of Improvement , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall St . R . A . 749—Belgrave , Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall Street R . A . 890—Hornsey , Porchoster Hotol , Leinstor Placo , Cleveland Square , Paddington , W . ( Improvement ) R . A . 1169—Marquis of Dalhousie , 33 Golden-square , W . R . A . 1602—Sir Hugh Myddelton , Agricultural Hall , N . M . M . —Old Kent , Crown and Cushion , London Wall , K . C . ( Instrnction ) M . M . 223—West Smithfield , Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul ' s Churchyard

463—Chigwell , Public Hall , Station Road , Loughton , at 7 . 30 ( Inst ) 810—Craven , Devonshire Hotel , Skipton 1393—Hamer , Masonic Hall , Liverpool 1712—St . John , Freemasons Hall , Grainger Street , Newcastle upon Tyne 2039—Londonderry , Y . M . C . A ., John Street , Sunderland General Lodge ot" Instruction , Masonic Hall , Now-struot , Birmingham , at 7

R . A . 242—Magdalen , Guildhall , Doncaster R . A . 680—Sefton , Masonic Hall , Liverpool R . A . 1086—Walton , Skelmerdales Masonic Hall , Kirkdale , Liverpool 1 I . M . 164—Southdown , Station Hotel , Haywards Heath , Sussex K . T . 125—Sussex , Southdown Hotel , Eastbourno R . C . 20—Royal Kent , Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle

SATURDAY , 26 th JUNE .

179—Manchester , Yorkshire Grey , London St ., Tottenham Court Rd ., at 8 ( In ) 1275—Star , Five Bells , 155 New Cross-road , S . E ., at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1297—West Kent , Crystal Palace , Sydenham 1364—Earl of Zetland , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . ( Instruction ) 1541—Alexandra Palace , Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct 1624—Eccleston , Crown and Anchor . 79 Eburv Street . S . W .. at 7 < Tnahi . noM ™\

1871—Gostling-Murrny , Town Hall , Hounslow 2012—Chiswick , Windsor Castlo Hotel , King Street , Hammersmith , at 7 . 30 ( In ) Sinai Chapter of Improvement , Union , Air-street , Regent-street , VV ., at 8 R . A . 820—Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , at 8 . ( Instruction ) R . A . 1044—Mid-Surrey , Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell R . A . 1329—Sphinx , Surrey Masonic Hall , CambevweU , S . E .

1162—Wharneliffe , Rose and Crown Hotel , Penistone 1464—Erasmus Wilson , Pier Hotel , Greenhitho 1531—Chiselhtirst , Bull ' s Head Hotel , Chiselhurst 1965—Eastes , Parish Rooms , Bromley , Kent 1777—Royal Hanover , Albany Hotel , Twickenham B . C . —Stanhope , Queen Hotel , Chester

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Empire . —The increasing popularity of an entertainment comprising a musical spectacular extravaganza was full y shown last Saturday , when the " Palace of Pearl " was received with every sign of

appreciation . Messrs . VV . Younge and Alfred Murray are responsible for the libretto , and Messrs . Jakobowski and Stanislaus for the music . A fanciful story illustrates how a , long existing feud between the Kin « of Etheria ancl the Queen of Id yllia cannot be

terminated"Till once again on earth is seen A living , loving Fairy Queen j Till brother can his sister wed This hateful fend shall ne ' er be dead . " This happy result is brought about by a young prince and princess

belonging to the rival nations , becoming attached to each other . The King and Queen also arrange to marry , ancl by this means eventuall y a declaration of peace ia brought about . Although there is no assumption to dramatic interest in the plot , there is no lack of interest for both ear and eye . The scenery is pretty and picturesque ,

while the duets , songs , and concerted pieces revive pleasant remembrances . The most attractive items in the programme are , however , the two grand ballets , which take place respectivel y in the second and third acts . The Moorish ballet is a happy combination of scimitars and symmetry ; while the graceful formation of groups

add greatly to the attraction of tho scene . Here Mdlle . Luna figures prominently , and dances with that grace aud ease that is always a prominent feature in connection with the ballets at the Empire . The grand Lace Ballet in the final act , with Mdlle . Pertoldi as the principal dancer , is even more novel than the former : the

dresses and decorations showing the materials employed to the greatest advantage . At the conclusion of each of the ballets Monsieur Rertrand was called before the curtain to receive the congratulations of the audience . The support accorded to the extravaganza was well sustained . Mr . Charles Cai twri ght was

exceptionally funny as the King , while unexpected vocal powers was shown by Mr . M . Calice as the Troubadour . Miss Grace Hunt < ey , the Prince , was as graceful as ever . The best songs undoubtedly arc allotted to Miss VVadman , as the Princess , aud she played the part deli ghtfull y . " O , Bird of" Love , " was exceedingly well giveu by this

' «"• / , as was tne auet tnat toiiows , witn tne rnuce , They rave about the beauties of the ni ^ ht . " Miss Susie Vaughan displayed her talents as Queen Amarath ; while Miss P . Wentworth sings prettily . MODS . Marius , as the Prince ' s tutor , has a good part , from which he

elicits much humour . Other parts are well sustained by Mr . A . B . Tapping , as tbe King ' g Advisor ; Mr . George Temple , as the Moorish Governor ; and Miss Agnes Oliver , as his European Wife No . 1 . The Scenery , by Messrs . Perkins , Spong , Banks , Bruce Smith , and C . 0 . Brooke , is admirably painted , aud with a good chorus and orchestra .

The Theatres, &C.

everything that is possible has been done to ensure success for the "Palace of Pearl . " At the conclusion of the extravagantt the principal artistes aud tho authors received a most enthusiastic call . Royalty . —The summer season at this cosy little theatre has been inaugurated by Messrs . E . J . Henley and Holmes , and they

commenced proceedings with a new four-act comedy , entitled " Jack . " The comedy is one in which old materials have been freely used , but the work has beeu written up to date . However , tho basement of the story seems hardly vigorous enough to sustain all that rests upon it ; still , on the opening niifht , such strong support was afforded the piece

that the weakness of the foundation seemed perception to but a tew . Two young fellows—Jack Beamish , artist , and Noel Blake , composer —living together , have , prior to tho assent of tho curtain , mado the acquaintance of an eccentric baronet , of whoso death news is brought during the first act . The two young gentlemen , with Blake ' s cousin

Madge , havo been summoned to attend the reading of the will ; this duly takes place in the second act . Tho result showing that the baronet has disappointed his relations—Lady Blauchmayne , her daughter , and Major Spotewhyte , and has left his estate to Noel Blake , whose genius he recognises ; he also make 3 some substantial

acknowledgment of his good wishes towards Jack Beamish and Madge . In the first act Noel Blake has been promised tho hand of Madge , and his love for her we take to be genuine ; but when he comes into the fortune that has been bestowed on him , he throws over the girl to whom he has plighted his troth . Some excuse , perhaps , may be found

for him in the fact that he desires to get into society , and this desire makes him fall a victim to the scheming of Lady Blauchmayne and the Major . Blake insults his earlier friends , and gives the order to shoot a favourite dog belonging to Jack . This results in his old friends leaving him , aud Madge , accompanied by an old

housekeeper , returns to their old lodgings . In the last act the lawyer visits Jack , and announces thafc another will of the baronet ' s haa been found , which disinherits Noel Blake and leaves the money to a sou of the deceased ' s sister . This * sou proves to be Jack , who has by this time been successful in gaining the affections of Madge . The last act

may be considered the stumbling-block of the piece , but as it is short the audience may feel inclined to overlook its weakness . At the conclusion of the play loud calls for tho author wore given , and Mr . Eben Plympton introduced Mrs . Harry Beckett . In this case the success of the piece was undoubtedly attributable to the acting . Mr .

E . J . Henley , as Noel Blake , was somewhat too forcible ; bufc Mr . Eben Plympton-played the part of Jack Beamish with much power and feeling . Great praise is due to Miss Dorothy Deane , who was most earnest and effective as the simple-minded Madge . Miss Carlotta Leclerq imparted a due amount of self-conscious dignity to the

matchmaking mother , Lady Blanchmaytio , and the housekeeper was ably sustained by Miss M . A . Gifl ' ord . Other parts were allotted to Messrs . A . White , M . Crackles , P . Cunningham , M . Drew , W . Compton , ancl Miss Marie Williams . "Jack" was followed by a travestie , by Byron McGuiness , entitled " Mephisto . " This trifle is

framed in a prologue and three scenes . New music has been supplied by Messrs . J . Caldicott and Ernest Bucalossi ; but "Mephisto " turns out to be but a tamo affair , the burden of sustaining it falling on the two principles . Mr . E . J . Henley ' s imitation of Mr . Irving was far below the average of such attempts ; not nearly

so good as that of Mr . Dixey s , at the Gaiety . Miss Constance Gilchrist was warmly received , as Marguerite , and earned several encores for her singing and graceful dancing . Other parts wero entrusted to Messrs . M . Crackles , M . Drew , and Miss Madge Stavart . At the

conclusion of the travestie a call for the author was responded to by Mr . E . J . Henley coming forward and announcing that thafc gentleman was not iu the house , an announcement that was received with some slight expression of dissatisfaction .

Avenue . —The genial manager of this theatre , Mr . E . D'Albertson , announces his annual matinee ; this will take place on Wednesday , the 23 rd instant , when fcho beueficiaire will receive help from , several well-known artistes .

The following Festivals took place at the Freemasons ' Tavern for the week ending Saturday , 19 th June 1886 : — Tuesday—University Chapter . Thursday—Mr . Merrion ' s Ball , Commissariat and Transport StaffDinner .

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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended , in . London or Country by Bro . G-. A . HUTl'OJV , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .

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