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The New Zealand Grand Lodge.
Tho attendance was large , over eighty members of the Craft being present , including twenty-five Past Masters . Bro . G . S . Graham and the Officers of the District Grand Lodge E . C . wero present . Bro . Rov . F . Gould was installed Right Worshipful Master , William McCalbugh D . M ., A . Dewar S . M ., T . W . Briggs Senior Warden , W . Laird J . W ., George Robinson SD .., W . MoLaughlau
J . D ., and Thos . Cantly Secretary . The installation service was conducted by Bro . Wm . McCullough , assisted by Past Masters Clark , Anderson , Wright , Windsor , and Auger . Four brethren were nominated for affiliation , including Bro . G . S . Graham District Graud Master . Tha musical portion of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . Major Pirie , and the Masonio choir was well represented .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Criterion . —Mr . Brouaou Howard ' s amusing comedy " Truth , " whioh was originally produced at this theatre about eleven ^ years ago , is one of tho few pieces by American dramatists that have achieved popularity on tho English stage . Its revival by Mr . Wyndham was therefore a happy thought at the present time , and its reception has proved the wisdom of that astute manager . It will be
remembered that the fan of the comedy consists of the escapade of a " very proper" sort of husband and three companions at a fancy dress ball , and the subsequent fibbing and prevarication to conceal their indiscretion . Their " fabricated narratives " are quickly dissolved by a regular stage mother-in-law , of the most ferocious type , and the moral is pointed tbat it is better always to tell the trnth .
The model husband is now capitally played by Mr . T . G . Warren , who is admirably assisted by Mr . W . Blakeley as Sir Partridge Compton , by Mr . A . Bouoioault as Frederick Fry , and by Mr . George Giddens , whose impersonation of John Fenryn is as fine a piece of comedy as anything this olever actor has given . The female Nemesis , in the person of Miss Maria Daly , causes roars of laughter , as she shatters ,
ono by one , the carefully concocted stories of the delinquents , while the four wives or sweethearts are represented by Mesdames H . Forsyth , F . Francis , E . Terriss , and M . Hardinge . A new comer , Miss Emily S . Fitzroy , received a cordial welcome , and showed considerable talent as Mrs . McNamara . Miss E . Vining , the only member of the
original company , resumes her droll character of Jumps , and evoked considerable amusement with her pert replies . The stage arrangements , for which Mr . Edward Hastings is responsible , are most elegant , and are altogether worthy of the theatre . The comedy will make an excellent stop gap until Mr . Wyndham returns from bis holiday with his winter novelty .
Alhambra . —Considerable consternation was caused in the artistic world by the report this week that the Alhambra had been destroyed by fire . The fears of the profession were allayed , however , when it was ascertained that it was the beautiful bat far off palace in Spain , and not the gorgeous structure in Leicester Square . Having already undergone that lamentable experience , it is to be hoped that
our Alhambra will nofc again fall a prey fco the flames . Constant novelties ara introduced into the programme by the veteran manager , Mr . Charles Morton , and we are glad to notice that they are of an elevating tendency and are well received . The engagement of Miss Ada Lincoln , of the Carl Rosa Opera Company , is a distinct advantage , and suoh singing has rarely been heard of late years in this popular theatre . We wonld , however , suggest that Miss Lincoln
might give ns some newer songs than "Home , Sweet Home , " or "Coming thro' the Rye . " A novelty well np to date is a " military scena , " entitled " Ordered Abtoad , " written by Frederick Bowyer , with fche incidental mnsio by Messrs . Le Brunn and Baker . The scena deals with the exiled Guardsmen at Bermuda , and the character is sustained by Mr . F . H . Celli , who gives forcible expression to the dialogue , and sings the two songs in an artistic manner . The little piece was loudly applauded and met with well deserved success .
FREEMASONRY IN GEUMANT . —The Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of the English Freemasons , sent Dr . Wendt , of London , to Berlin to attend the celebration of the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Grand Prussian National Mother Lodge b y Frederick the Great . This Lodge , which bagan with
twent y . four members , now numbers sixty-four Lodges , scattered all over Prussia . The present Emperor , though the first Pruhsian Sovereign since Frederick who has not belonged to it , has written a
letter of thanks to the Grand Master for the renewed expression on the part of the members of their loyal sentiments , and the assurance of his good will at all times . The Duko of Saxe-Cobnrg also sent his congratulations .
THE LATE MB . THOMAS BAIRD . —Mr . Thomas Baird , of the Liver , pool Journal of Commerce , died suddenly on the morning of Friday , -- ¦ 912 th inst ., while engaged in the discharge of his duties in tho office of the newspaper to which he has been attached for many
years—indeed , from its establishment . A practical journalist of conspicuous ability , Mr . Baird's friendship and counsel were highly "" allied not only by his immediate colleagues , bufc by tho members of ns profession generally , and the regret which the announcement of ns demise creates is as widely spread as it is profound .
The Theatres, &C.
MASONIC CIUKITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE . —A numorou * and in . fluential representative gathering of tho Benevolence anil Charity Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodge nf West Lancashire W .-IH held , on the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , under Ihe presidency of Bro . R . Wylie . Petitions for grants from tbo Provincial
Grand Lodge Fund in aid of the widows and distress * d brethren were considered , and it was resolved to recommend to the Prov . Gr . md Lodge that sums amounting to £ 70 should bo voted . Tho iwiuiril meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Wextern Divit-iou of Lancashire , whioh is expected to be of a very important nature , takes place at Preston on Wednesday , the 1 st of October .
On the 12 th instant the remains of Bro . George Mitchell P . M . and Treasnrer of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1035 , and P . M . of the Wavertree Lodge , No . 2291 , were interred ab tho Smithdowu-road Cemetery . The Prince of Wales Lodgo was represented by Bros . R . Bulmer W . M ., N . Donkin P . M ., G . Forrester I . P . M ., J . Tunstall P . M . P . P . G . P ., W . Addison P . M ., 0 . Birohall P . M ., Z . Davies I . G ., J . Rouse
R . Spence , J . Pealing , George Pealing , aud James Edwards . There were also present at the graveside Bros . E . Brook * W . M . 2291 , G . Soott J . W . 2294 , Lumby Boyd , Wilkinson , Doran , Hartley , and J . M . Smythe P . M . 2042 . The coffin was covered with wreaths , sent by the Prince of Wales Lodge , Wavertree Lodge , Mr . and Mrs . Holme , Broadgreen , the employes of Mr . G . Holme , Mr . and Mrs . J . M . Smythe , and Mr . and Mrs . A . J . Pearson .
We wonld remind our readers that Mr . Willards magnificent rendering of Judah Llewellyn is drawing to a close , the final performance being fixed for 26 th inst ., as Mr . Willard leaves for New York in October , and has promised to visit Birmingham and Liverpool en route . " Judah " is certainly the most powerful play that has been produced this year .
There was an old Masonio custom whioh , more the pity , has diod out in all bnt a few Lodges , of passing the charity-box around the social board as a part of fche honour due to the Tyler ' s toast . Cannot this very laudable custom bo revived P No legislation ia required for the purpose . It is the Officers of the Lodge , and especially the Master , who shonld impress upon the members the necessity of practically exemplifying that great Masonio
virtue—Relief . Once a month in Lodge and at the social table we meet our brethren in friendly intercourse , and it is fitting that then we should especially think of those who by ill-health or misfortune are prevented from mingling with ns , and , in honouring the Tyler's toast , according to old custom , give some practical expression to our sympathy for them . There is nothing to be said against the old custom , and if it were re-established in one Lodge in Adelaide it soon wonld be in all . —South Australian Freemason .
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DANCING . -To Those Who Have Never Learnfc to Dance—Bro . and "Mrs . JACQUES "WYNMATS receive daily , and undertake to loach ladies and gentleman , who havo never had thc slightest previous knowledge of inatruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET . BRO . JACQUES "WISHA ** WILT . * IE UAPI ' V TO TAKB inn *« .: fAQi * VE * n- OF MASONIC BALLS . FIRST-CLASS BANDS 1 ' BOVID -EI * . PROSPECTUS ON AVI-HCATION .
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The New Zealand Grand Lodge.
Tho attendance was large , over eighty members of the Craft being present , including twenty-five Past Masters . Bro . G . S . Graham and the Officers of the District Grand Lodge E . C . wero present . Bro . Rov . F . Gould was installed Right Worshipful Master , William McCalbugh D . M ., A . Dewar S . M ., T . W . Briggs Senior Warden , W . Laird J . W ., George Robinson SD .., W . MoLaughlau
J . D ., and Thos . Cantly Secretary . The installation service was conducted by Bro . Wm . McCullough , assisted by Past Masters Clark , Anderson , Wright , Windsor , and Auger . Four brethren were nominated for affiliation , including Bro . G . S . Graham District Graud Master . Tha musical portion of the ceremony was conducted by Bro . Major Pirie , and the Masonio choir was well represented .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Criterion . —Mr . Brouaou Howard ' s amusing comedy " Truth , " whioh was originally produced at this theatre about eleven ^ years ago , is one of tho few pieces by American dramatists that have achieved popularity on tho English stage . Its revival by Mr . Wyndham was therefore a happy thought at the present time , and its reception has proved the wisdom of that astute manager . It will be
remembered that the fan of the comedy consists of the escapade of a " very proper" sort of husband and three companions at a fancy dress ball , and the subsequent fibbing and prevarication to conceal their indiscretion . Their " fabricated narratives " are quickly dissolved by a regular stage mother-in-law , of the most ferocious type , and the moral is pointed tbat it is better always to tell the trnth .
The model husband is now capitally played by Mr . T . G . Warren , who is admirably assisted by Mr . W . Blakeley as Sir Partridge Compton , by Mr . A . Bouoioault as Frederick Fry , and by Mr . George Giddens , whose impersonation of John Fenryn is as fine a piece of comedy as anything this olever actor has given . The female Nemesis , in the person of Miss Maria Daly , causes roars of laughter , as she shatters ,
ono by one , the carefully concocted stories of the delinquents , while the four wives or sweethearts are represented by Mesdames H . Forsyth , F . Francis , E . Terriss , and M . Hardinge . A new comer , Miss Emily S . Fitzroy , received a cordial welcome , and showed considerable talent as Mrs . McNamara . Miss E . Vining , the only member of the
original company , resumes her droll character of Jumps , and evoked considerable amusement with her pert replies . The stage arrangements , for which Mr . Edward Hastings is responsible , are most elegant , and are altogether worthy of the theatre . The comedy will make an excellent stop gap until Mr . Wyndham returns from bis holiday with his winter novelty .
Alhambra . —Considerable consternation was caused in the artistic world by the report this week that the Alhambra had been destroyed by fire . The fears of the profession were allayed , however , when it was ascertained that it was the beautiful bat far off palace in Spain , and not the gorgeous structure in Leicester Square . Having already undergone that lamentable experience , it is to be hoped that
our Alhambra will nofc again fall a prey fco the flames . Constant novelties ara introduced into the programme by the veteran manager , Mr . Charles Morton , and we are glad to notice that they are of an elevating tendency and are well received . The engagement of Miss Ada Lincoln , of the Carl Rosa Opera Company , is a distinct advantage , and suoh singing has rarely been heard of late years in this popular theatre . We wonld , however , suggest that Miss Lincoln
might give ns some newer songs than "Home , Sweet Home , " or "Coming thro' the Rye . " A novelty well np to date is a " military scena , " entitled " Ordered Abtoad , " written by Frederick Bowyer , with fche incidental mnsio by Messrs . Le Brunn and Baker . The scena deals with the exiled Guardsmen at Bermuda , and the character is sustained by Mr . F . H . Celli , who gives forcible expression to the dialogue , and sings the two songs in an artistic manner . The little piece was loudly applauded and met with well deserved success .
FREEMASONRY IN GEUMANT . —The Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of the English Freemasons , sent Dr . Wendt , of London , to Berlin to attend the celebration of the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Grand Prussian National Mother Lodge b y Frederick the Great . This Lodge , which bagan with
twent y . four members , now numbers sixty-four Lodges , scattered all over Prussia . The present Emperor , though the first Pruhsian Sovereign since Frederick who has not belonged to it , has written a
letter of thanks to the Grand Master for the renewed expression on the part of the members of their loyal sentiments , and the assurance of his good will at all times . The Duko of Saxe-Cobnrg also sent his congratulations .
THE LATE MB . THOMAS BAIRD . —Mr . Thomas Baird , of the Liver , pool Journal of Commerce , died suddenly on the morning of Friday , -- ¦ 912 th inst ., while engaged in the discharge of his duties in tho office of the newspaper to which he has been attached for many
years—indeed , from its establishment . A practical journalist of conspicuous ability , Mr . Baird's friendship and counsel were highly "" allied not only by his immediate colleagues , bufc by tho members of ns profession generally , and the regret which the announcement of ns demise creates is as widely spread as it is profound .
The Theatres, &C.
MASONIC CIUKITY IN WEST LANCASHIRE . —A numorou * and in . fluential representative gathering of tho Benevolence anil Charity Committee of the Provincial Grand Lodge nf West Lancashire W .-IH held , on the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , under Ihe presidency of Bro . R . Wylie . Petitions for grants from tbo Provincial
Grand Lodge Fund in aid of the widows and distress * d brethren were considered , and it was resolved to recommend to the Prov . Gr . md Lodge that sums amounting to £ 70 should bo voted . Tho iwiuiril meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Wextern Divit-iou of Lancashire , whioh is expected to be of a very important nature , takes place at Preston on Wednesday , the 1 st of October .
On the 12 th instant the remains of Bro . George Mitchell P . M . and Treasnrer of the Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1035 , and P . M . of the Wavertree Lodge , No . 2291 , were interred ab tho Smithdowu-road Cemetery . The Prince of Wales Lodgo was represented by Bros . R . Bulmer W . M ., N . Donkin P . M ., G . Forrester I . P . M ., J . Tunstall P . M . P . P . G . P ., W . Addison P . M ., 0 . Birohall P . M ., Z . Davies I . G ., J . Rouse
R . Spence , J . Pealing , George Pealing , aud James Edwards . There were also present at the graveside Bros . E . Brook * W . M . 2291 , G . Soott J . W . 2294 , Lumby Boyd , Wilkinson , Doran , Hartley , and J . M . Smythe P . M . 2042 . The coffin was covered with wreaths , sent by the Prince of Wales Lodge , Wavertree Lodge , Mr . and Mrs . Holme , Broadgreen , the employes of Mr . G . Holme , Mr . and Mrs . J . M . Smythe , and Mr . and Mrs . A . J . Pearson .
We wonld remind our readers that Mr . Willards magnificent rendering of Judah Llewellyn is drawing to a close , the final performance being fixed for 26 th inst ., as Mr . Willard leaves for New York in October , and has promised to visit Birmingham and Liverpool en route . " Judah " is certainly the most powerful play that has been produced this year .
There was an old Masonio custom whioh , more the pity , has diod out in all bnt a few Lodges , of passing the charity-box around the social board as a part of fche honour due to the Tyler ' s toast . Cannot this very laudable custom bo revived P No legislation ia required for the purpose . It is the Officers of the Lodge , and especially the Master , who shonld impress upon the members the necessity of practically exemplifying that great Masonio
virtue—Relief . Once a month in Lodge and at the social table we meet our brethren in friendly intercourse , and it is fitting that then we should especially think of those who by ill-health or misfortune are prevented from mingling with ns , and , in honouring the Tyler's toast , according to old custom , give some practical expression to our sympathy for them . There is nothing to be said against the old custom , and if it were re-established in one Lodge in Adelaide it soon wonld be in all . —South Australian Freemason .
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V y ANTED . —To Purchase , for Cash , OLD BOOKS ON FRKEMASONR * - Arii State full Title , Date , and stvlo of Binding ; with prices rcquirr . il 'uuiress F . \ V „ U Thorrihill Square , Barnsbury , London , N . Four days' silence a negative .
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Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS ; CRITICALLY CONSIDERED , AlfD COMPAKED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES OF ARTICLES , REPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . LONDON ' : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , PENTONVILLE .
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Price One Shilling , Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny Stamps . OCCASIONAL PAPERS ON THE HISTORY OE FREEMASONRY , Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , HERMES HILL , PENTONVILLE , N . AND BY ORDER OF ALL BOOKSELLERS . Secretaries of Lodges of Instruction can bo supplied carriage free , at 10 / - per dozen .
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DANCING . -To Those Who Have Never Learnfc to Dance—Bro . and "Mrs . JACQUES "WYNMATS receive daily , and undertake to loach ladies and gentleman , who havo never had thc slightest previous knowledge of inatruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET . BRO . JACQUES "WISHA ** WILT . * IE UAPI ' V TO TAKB inn *« .: fAQi * VE * n- OF MASONIC BALLS . FIRST-CLASS BANDS 1 ' BOVID -EI * . PROSPECTUS ON AVI-HCATION .
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/ - ' ( OLEIIAN'S LTEBIG'S EXTRACT OF MEAT anil "MALT V ^ ' WINK . —A 2 s Oil bottle ol' this celebrated wine scut froo by Pnrcel fr . -.-t for 33 . stnin |> s . 0 * or 2 , 000 tcKtiinoiiiiils received from medicnl men COLEMAN & CO ., LiMiTHn , . NORWICH , . '' old every-, here .