Weekly Record.

Sir John Douglas ( Commanding in Scotland ) , Sir Archibald Little , F . C . A . Stephenson , Anderson C . B ., Primrose , and M'Cleverty . The principal mourners were Mi-. C . T . C . Grant ( of Kilgraston ) , Lieut . Col . F . Grant ( son of Sir Francis Grant , P . R . A . ) , and Sir George Home , Bart ., and

there Avere present likewise , to do honour to the deceased , Major Russell , on the part of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Colonel Macdonald , on behalf of H . R . H . the Duke of

Cambridge , Colonel Biddurph , on behalf of the Queen , & c , & c . Unfortunately , an accident happened during the passage of the cortege , Avhich ended in the death of one person , and more or less serious injuries to several others .

Members of the Craft will receive , Avith deep regret , the announcement of the death , Avhich took place on Monday last , at the age of 55 , of our esteemed Bro . G . Pymm , P . M . Belgrave Lodge , P . M . Harrow Lodge , and W . M . of the

Star Lodge , lamented deeply by his sorroAving wife , children , and numerous Masonic and private friends , to all of whom he had endeared himself by acts of charity and his genial disposition .

Bro . J Fitzgerald , chef d'Orchestre at the Strand , Avhose musical arrangements have given such general satisfaction to the frequenters of this bijou theatre , will retire from his post at Easter . He has accepted an engagement Avith Miss

Lydia Thompson , to conduct and compose the music at the Globe Theatre , and likeAviseto accompany her troupe , in the capacity of musical director , on their provincial tour , Avhen the London season is ended .

At the Vaudeville , Bros . D . James and T . Thorne , m Bro . H . J . Byron ' s Comedy , " Our Boys , " nightly create roars of genuine laughter . Bro . Thorne also sustains the principal role in " A ttegular Fix . " In fine , every character in the various pieces performed at this popular house is most ably delineated by its representative .

Mr . Benjamin Lnmley , Avho Avas for many years manager of the Royal Italian Opera in the Haymarket , died on Wednesday night last , at his residence , No . 8 Kensington Crescent , at the age of 64 years . The deceased gentleman Avill be best remembered ia connection Avith his introduction of Jenny Lind to the British public .

On Thursday Lord Hampton delivered the inaugural address at . the Institution of Naval Architects . He remarked that , since their last meeting , the report on unseaAVorthy ships had been presented , and though there might be considerable difference of opinion as to the

substance of the report , he imagined they Avould all agree with him as to the importance of its recommendations . Among the suggestions of the Royal Commission , to Avhich his lordship dreAV attention , may be mentioned the importance of improving the discipline on board merchant

ships , a system of improved Courts of Inquiry into the loss of , and damage sustained by merchant ships , and that the Marine department of the Board of Trade should not only not be neglected , but should be improved , and as much as possible strengthened . On the last point Lord Hampton

was most urgent , considering that the Royal Commission had earned for themselves a title to the Avarmest gratitude of the country . The report of tho Council was read and accepted , and it Avas stated that the financial position of the Institution Avas eminently satisfactory . The meeting ended with the usual formalities ,

Convict Mitchell appears to think that his election to Parliament by Co . Tipperary redounds greatly to his credit and that of the electors . We doubt it . There can be no doubt , hoAvever , as to the dishonour which inevitably falls upon the Parliament of the United Kingdom , that such election should be possible .

We have been informed that an extract Ave published from Pomeroy ' s Democrat last week , had previously appeared in the Freemaso ? i . So much the better for the matter quoted ..

The Drama.

THE DRAMA .

Re-opening of the Court Theatre—Nicholas Nickleby—Bound the World in Eighty days .

ON Saturday last the popular little COURT THEATRE re-opened its doors , nuclei- the management of Mi-. Hare . That intelligent and painstaking actor must have felt extremely gratified by the splendid house his programme had attracted , and by the warmth , aud enthusiasm manifested by tho audience throughout the evening .

Tho piece de resistance was a three-act comedy , entitled Lady Flora , of a strong Robet . tsonian cast , and written by Mr . Charles F . Coghlan , of the Prince of Wales ' s Theatre . Better than the majority of tho Robertsoniau imitations , this comedy is still not altogether satisfactory . Tho plot is weak , even for modern comedy , aud the pulse of the audience is but seldom and feebly stirred during the

performance . Tho intrigue of our old English , tho passion of modern French comedy , are here conspicuous only by their absence . There is , however , a capital fund of humour pervading tho play , and tha characters are drawn with artistic skill . Mr . Coghlan has certainly clone the utmost that could be done Avith such scanty materials . The story may be narrated in a few words : —Lady

Clara , a high born damsel , betrothed from childhood to the scion of an equally noble house , discovers that her affianced is not her match iu point of intellect . George de Chavannes , indeed , though good-natured , and amiable of disposition , is not clever , and some of the things he says strike Lady Flora as stupid . She also , at the same time , finds out that a certain Mr . Armytage , a poor

Oxford tutor , possesses tho very cleverness her fiance laoks . Ultimately the high-born damsel declares for poverty and brains iu preference to wealth and no brains . The story is so simple , that it is difficult to imagine , at the first blush , how three acts could possibly have been built upon it . Nor is the slightness of the plot counterbalanced in any way by the number and variety of its incidents . These also are

singularly few in number . The play , in fact , may be said to depend entirely upon effective characterisation and clever dialogue . Seen at the COURT , however , this almost plotless play can hardly fail to be enjoyed by all Avho witness it . The acting throughout is of the highest order , and all the characters , in the hands of the artists engaged for them , are exquisite full length

portraits , which all who look upon must admire . Foremost of all , of course , comes Mr . Hare , who , in the Due de Chavannes , gives us a picture worthy of being classed Avith his former creations , Prince Perovski and Beau Farintosb . Every detail has , probably , beeu carefully studied , yet the whole appears so consistent and natural , that ouo altogether loses the personality of the actor in the character

he depicts . Lady Flora herself comes next , in the person of Misa Madge Robertson . No more charming actress of comedy than Miss Robertson is to be found on the English stage , and Lady Flora is one of her most charming impersonations . The good-natured , but stupid George de Chavannes , finds an apt representative in Mr . John

Clayton , who never fails to make a hit if half an opportunity be afforded him . The clever Mr . Armytage is well pourtrayed by Mr . Kendal , and the remaining characters are ably sustained by Messrs . Kelly aud Kemble , and Miss Amy Fawsitt . Mr . Hare has unquestionably made a successful debut as a theatrical manager , and we heartily wish him success .

At the ADELPIU , Nicholas Nickleby is underlined , for this evening , with an exceptionally strong cast , which includes the names of Messrs . Emery , Fernandez , Clarke , Belmore , Terris , Shore ; and Mcsdames Lydia Foote , Hudspeth , and Harriet Coveney . We trust to be able to criticiso the performance next week .

Hound the world in Eighty Days , a spectacular drama , based on the eccentric story of MM . D'Ennery and Yerne , has beeu produced at the Piti . vcEss ' s , and bids fair to prove one of the greatest attractions of the present season . Those who have read Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jourswili be , of course , familiar with the gist of the story , and consequently with the plot of tho piece . Suffice it that while the story ,

though eminently amusing , and ottering several excellent opportunities for a skilful arrangementof incident , is hardly capable of being worked up into what we generally expect in a drama , we know of few which afford better or more frequent occasion for a spectacular display . The story , be it remarked , is not without interest , but we are on the look , out principally for brilliant and effective scenery and splendid

costumes , and we do not look in vain . No doubt , | when the stiffness , which is part and parcel of such a piece during its earlier representations , has been somewhat toned down , the public will highly appreciate the play . The version at tho Porte St . Martin was a success , and we see no cause or impediment why this should not bo so . From these remarks it will be apparent that the acting is only a secondary consideration .

Nevertheless the several parts arc Avell sustained . Mr . Henry Sinclair well delineated the character of Milford , and his cockney servant , Ready , was au admirable exhibition of humour on the part of Mr . Brittain Wright . Mr . Mclntyre as Spreadeagle made a good American , and Mr . Glover Avas also good as Fix . The Misses

Helen Barry and Carlisle were respectively Aontla and Noma , other female parts being assigned to Misses Macdonnld , Murray , and Cicely Nott . The great success of the piece was tho fete of the suake charmers , tho figures being very graceful , and the dancing of Mesdemoiselles Dorel and Gosslin admirable . Tho Eccentric Clnb Palace was very magnificent , indeed , the scenery throughout was more than usually good .

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