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Centenary Of The Royal Clarence Lodge , No. 271.
Bart ., who , in 1885 , also laid the foundation-stone of St . Saviour ' s Church , Ditchling-road , Brighton . The greatest Masonio event in tho history of the Province of Sussex was undoubtedly the installation of H . R . II . the Dnke of Connaught and Strathearne , Earl of Sussex , as Provincial
Grand Master of Sussex , whioh took place in the Dome , Brighton , in 1885 , in the presence of about 1500 Masons . The ceremony at this brilliant gathering was most impressively performed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of England , supported by his son Prince Albert Victor of Wales , the Lord Chancellor being
G . S . W ., and Lord Charles Beresford G . J . W . In 1814 Sir Samuel Hulse was appointed Provincial Grand Master of Kent , and Charles , fourth Dnke of Richmond , was placed in charge of the Province of Sussex , whioh he held until 1819 , when his death occurred , while holding the important position of Governor General of Canada . The
office continued vacant until 1823 , when his Grace ' s son and successor , the late Duke of Richmond , was appointed Provincial Grand Master , and held the office until his death in October 1860 . He never took any active part in the duties of his office , but left it to the management of his Deputy . From 1830 to 1844 the latter office was
filled by Mr . Thomas Head Kemp ( the well-known founder of Kemp Town , Brighton ) , who lived abroad for somo years before his death ( in 1844 ) . In consequence of this neglect tho Provincial Grand Lodge never met from 1827 until 1854 , when it was resuscitated , meeting at the Old Ship , Brighton . From 1860 to 1865 the Province
was placed in charge of tho Grand Registrar , but in the latter year the lato Lieutenant-Colonel G . 0 . Dalbiac ( of the Brighton Volunteer Artillery ) was appointed Provincial Grand Master , and
held the office until his death , in 1867 , being succeeded by Lord Pelhain ( now Earl of Chichester ) , who resigned on account of illhealth , and waa followed by the late Sir Walter W . Bnrrell , who continued Provincial Graud Master until his death in 1886 , when
H . R . H . the Dnke of Connaught was appointed . In recent years Freemasonry has made rapid progress in Sussex , the total of membera of Lodgea having increased from 263 in 1857 to 754 in 1877 ,
and 1100 in 1882 . Sussex occupies a high position in its support of the Masonio Charities , and it waa stated at the Provincial Grand Lodge in 1881 that in tho previous seven years fche Province contributed aa much as £ 3749 to the Charities . —Sussex Daihj News .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Haymarket . —Mr . Buchanan ' s adaptation of " Roger la Ilonto , " with whioh Mr . Beerbobm Tree opened hia autumn season , promises to become a greater success than its original , as the story set forth in "A Man ' s Shadow " is more compact , and tho various dramatic situations are more skilfully brought on . Lucien Laroquo and
Roland De Noirville have been comrades during tho Frnnco-German war , during which tho former has saved the lattcr ' s lifo , so that a firm friendahip haa been formed between them . Afc tho opening of fcho play , Larnque , now a banker , is in business difficulties , and visits Do Noirville , an advocate , for advice and
assistance . To hia astonishment he recognises , in hia friend ' s wife , a woman who betrajed and left him eight years previously . Julie De Noirville wishes to renew their former intimacy , but being indignantly spurned by Laroque , vows vengeance . Whilst writing a last appeal to her old lover , she is visited by Luversan , a scoundrel
who beara au extraordinary resemblance to Laroquo , aud , deceived by the likeness , gives hmi the compromising letter . Luvorcati waa formerly a German spv , and as such had been condemned to death by Laroque , but escaped , and tho wretch engt-rly enters iuto tho plans of vengeance proposed by Madame De Noirville . Owing to a
peculiar combination of circumstances , Luversan murders a M . Gerbier , Laroque's principal creditor , robs him of 100 , 000 francs , and sends the money , wit h a fao simile of Julie De Noirville ' s letter , to Lucien . At the samo time L iroqne's wife und child believe they have seen him commit the murder . The third act lakes place in thu
assize court , where little Snzanne becomes one of the principal witnesses against her father , as was the case in "Proof . " De Noirville ia counsel for his old comrade , and vainly endeavours to induce him to reveal tho source from which he received fche bank notes , the chief evidence ag .. inst him ; but Laroque , rather than
betray the perfidy of his friend ' s wife , prefers to suffer . During an interval of tho trial , Luversan sends Julio ' s letter to Do Noirville , who then learns that Lartqno must bo innocent ; bufc to state the truth is to publish hia own dishonour , and a terrible moral struggle ensues . He , however , resolves tn do his duty , and is on Lh-j point of
stating that it was his wife who sent tho notes when ho drops dead ou the lloor . This ia a grand scene , and would alono make tho fortune of fcho play . The burst of applanse thafc resounded through the house at the termination of the act sufficiently bespoke the feelings of the audience , and thrice had tho curtain to be raised
before the actors were allowed finally to retire . The last act ia entirely original , and shows bow Laroque ' s innocence is proved , and how retributive justice overtakes Luversan . There are a few improbabilities iu the play , but where HO much ia excellent it would bo ungracious to refer to them especially as the adaptor had to
overcome many difficulties iu presenting the piece to an English audience . It will be perceived that the burden of the play rests with threo characters , and two of these—Laroque and his " Shadow "—are cleverly doubled by Mr . Tree . The necessary resemblance is thus maintained while tho actor makes the distinction
between the two over perfectly clear to the audience . Thus the high minded gentleman enlists our sympathy as much as the crafty scoundrel deserves our detestation ; the chauga is complete , and both contrasts are perfectly rendered . Mr . Fernandez gives a snblimo performance us Do > oiryille ; iu the trial scone he bsgciues
The Theatres, &C.
the principal attraction , even the unfortunate Laroque is forgotten , and the audience are enthralled by the talent of the artiste . Mrs . Tree enacts the devoted Henriette with genuine pathos , and Miss Minnie Terry plays the child with considerable intelligence , while Misa Julie Neilson ia satisfactory as Madame De Noirville .
The humour of the piece consists of a lively waiting-maid , Viotoire , who being married to Tristol , ia in lovo wifch Picolet ; sho obtains a divorce from the former and marries the latter , when her affection ia transferred to her former husband . Very French , certainly
Theso characters are amusingly sustained by pretty Misa Norroya and Messrs . Collette and Robson . The drama ia elegantly placed on the stage , and the theatre having been newly decorated presents a very brilliant appearance .
Adelphi . —The first night of an Adelphi drama resembles nothing so much as a Drnry Lane pantomime on Boxing Night . The audience come perfectly prepared to enjoy themselves , and they know exactly what they are to expect . Indeed , a dramatist who faila to comply with the requirements of an Adelphi audience had better take his work
elsewhere . There must be tbe persecuted heroine , tho manly , ardent hero , the egregious villain , and a pair of low comedy lovers . The audience must be able to applaud the heroine and her sweetheart throughout their struggles , to hisa and howl at the villain , and to roar at the stupidity of the comic pair . With theso ingredients the plot ia
of secondary importance , but it must be confessed that in " London Day by Day , " Messrs . G . R . Sims and Henry Pettitt have furnished an exciting work , whioh fnlly realises the expectations of tho audience , and will doubtless prove an attraction for some time to come . It is , however , rather a startling novelty to find that the heroine is an ex-convict ,
and hiding from the police , with a ticket-of-leavo . Of course Violet Chester is innocent of her alleged crime , a fact that is quite apparent to Frank Granville long before he hears her secret , but Frank ' s worldly father doea not seem to seo it , and forbids tho marriage bells to ring . The poor girl ' a tribulations are caused by Patrick
O'Brien arriving to prove her innocence , and her an heiress . Unfortuuately , he goes to Marks and Co . with his news , and , instead of assisting him , one partner seeks to marry the girl for the sake of her fortune , while another puts O'Brien off the search by showing him London life . Henri de Belleville is however married , but haa deserted hia wife .
who , left to her own resources , becomes a concert singer , and through her instrumentality the villains aro foiled , and Violet is finally united to Frank . The play ia full of character sketches , for which the authors are so celebrated , and the various scenes are skilfully linked together so as to form a continual round of excitement . A capital
company has been engaged for its representation , foremost of whom is Mr . Georgo Alexander , who , as Frank Granville , speedily won the approbation of the audience by his manly bearing and graceful lovemaking . Miss Alma Murray is the bean ideal of a persecuted heroine , and Mons . Marias , specially engaged , makes a very strong minded villain
The comic lovers , Dolly Blossom and Tom Galloway , are represented by those experienced players Miss Clara Jecks aud Mr . J . L . Shine , who make tbo mosfc of their opportunities . Mr . L . Rignold gives a humorous rendering of a money lending Jew , and Miss Kate Jamea deserves mention for hor clever sketch of a street Arab . Her idea
of passing off tho War Gry as a sporting paper is vory droll . From the first note of tho overture to the final fall of the curtain tbo audience vociferously expressed their satisfaction , and tho success of tho piece was achieved . As usual , the marvellous mechanical scenery waa greatly applauded , anti tho incidental music , composed by Mr . H . Sprake , ia well adapted for tho occasion .
Avenue . —The production of " Tho Briganda , " on Monday evening , failed to bring any striking feature before playgoerc , and although the opera ia a ' - times am u trim . ' , and the music always bright and pretty , wo are afraid it wi . l not prove very attractive . Tiie libretto is by Mr . W . S . Gilbert , who adapted it , from
the French of Meilhao and Halevy , many yeara ago . Mr , Gilbert ' s well-known style can be traced throughout the book , but it lacks the spirit of some of this gontleman ' a later works . Offenbach ' s pretty music is excellent—it is spirited , tuneful , aud easily cntohns hold of tho audiencp . Several of the
numbers deserve special mention , particularly the " Beggar ' s Chorus , " and the Princess's solo iu the second act , and Fiorela ' s descriptive song to the young Duke of Mantua in the firsfc act . Ifc ia nut our intention to give the story of the opera ; we must frankly admi * that we failed to clearly make it oufc . From what wo gathered ,
however , a Brigand chief contri-oa to make hia daughter imporao ate tho Princesa of Grenade , by whioh means ho will get hold of a Iartze sum of money from the Palace of Mantua . How tho Brigands get to tho Palace , only to find that , tho money is not forthcoming , how they are found out , and thou pardoned , is shown , but not clearly .
We may mention that thoBrigand ' a daughter marries a young farmer , who has joined tho band out of devotion to her . The rendering ia guod on the whole , the chorus being efficient , aud but in one instance acquitted themaelvea admirably . As tho Brigand chief , Mr . Hallou Mostyn did capital service . His strong voice is just suited to
tho character , but ifc would be even more effective in the vocal part if it was trained a littlo more . Miss Agnea Delaporte , as tho Brigand ' s daughter , scored a great success . Sho sang and acted with plenty of spirit , aud kept tho piece going whenever sho was on tho stage . Mr . Fiauk Wensley has a capital voice , aud in his parb
of the farmer had opportunitiea of whioh ho was not ; slow to avail himself . Mr . Horace Lingard was quaint aud amusing as a Lieutenant , while a special word of praiao ia due to Moaars . Pollard , Ambrose , and Morand for their rendering of Brigands' parts . Miss Mario Luella sang exceedingly well , aud gained a d & ublo encore for
her aongin the second act . Mr . George Honey was most amusing as a C-iptnin of a band of Carbineers , whose marching caused immense fun . Mr . Sam Wilkinson scored well in hia scene with the Brigand Chief ,
while Miss Geraldiuo St . Maur did herself credit in a minor part . Misa Millio Marion dauced a tarantella iu tho third act , for which sho gained an encore . The opera is ptefctily mounted , whilo a struny orchestra refld , § rs the music perfectly ;
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Centenary Of The Royal Clarence Lodge , No. 271.
Bart ., who , in 1885 , also laid the foundation-stone of St . Saviour ' s Church , Ditchling-road , Brighton . The greatest Masonio event in tho history of the Province of Sussex was undoubtedly the installation of H . R . II . the Dnke of Connaught and Strathearne , Earl of Sussex , as Provincial
Grand Master of Sussex , whioh took place in the Dome , Brighton , in 1885 , in the presence of about 1500 Masons . The ceremony at this brilliant gathering was most impressively performed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , as Grand Master of England , supported by his son Prince Albert Victor of Wales , the Lord Chancellor being
G . S . W ., and Lord Charles Beresford G . J . W . In 1814 Sir Samuel Hulse was appointed Provincial Grand Master of Kent , and Charles , fourth Dnke of Richmond , was placed in charge of the Province of Sussex , whioh he held until 1819 , when his death occurred , while holding the important position of Governor General of Canada . The
office continued vacant until 1823 , when his Grace ' s son and successor , the late Duke of Richmond , was appointed Provincial Grand Master , and held the office until his death in October 1860 . He never took any active part in the duties of his office , but left it to the management of his Deputy . From 1830 to 1844 the latter office was
filled by Mr . Thomas Head Kemp ( the well-known founder of Kemp Town , Brighton ) , who lived abroad for somo years before his death ( in 1844 ) . In consequence of this neglect tho Provincial Grand Lodge never met from 1827 until 1854 , when it was resuscitated , meeting at the Old Ship , Brighton . From 1860 to 1865 the Province
was placed in charge of tho Grand Registrar , but in the latter year the lato Lieutenant-Colonel G . 0 . Dalbiac ( of the Brighton Volunteer Artillery ) was appointed Provincial Grand Master , and
held the office until his death , in 1867 , being succeeded by Lord Pelhain ( now Earl of Chichester ) , who resigned on account of illhealth , and waa followed by the late Sir Walter W . Bnrrell , who continued Provincial Graud Master until his death in 1886 , when
H . R . H . the Dnke of Connaught was appointed . In recent years Freemasonry has made rapid progress in Sussex , the total of membera of Lodgea having increased from 263 in 1857 to 754 in 1877 ,
and 1100 in 1882 . Sussex occupies a high position in its support of the Masonio Charities , and it waa stated at the Provincial Grand Lodge in 1881 that in tho previous seven years fche Province contributed aa much as £ 3749 to the Charities . —Sussex Daihj News .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Haymarket . —Mr . Buchanan ' s adaptation of " Roger la Ilonto , " with whioh Mr . Beerbobm Tree opened hia autumn season , promises to become a greater success than its original , as the story set forth in "A Man ' s Shadow " is more compact , and tho various dramatic situations are more skilfully brought on . Lucien Laroquo and
Roland De Noirville have been comrades during tho Frnnco-German war , during which tho former has saved the lattcr ' s lifo , so that a firm friendahip haa been formed between them . Afc tho opening of fcho play , Larnque , now a banker , is in business difficulties , and visits Do Noirville , an advocate , for advice and
assistance . To hia astonishment he recognises , in hia friend ' s wife , a woman who betrajed and left him eight years previously . Julie De Noirville wishes to renew their former intimacy , but being indignantly spurned by Laroque , vows vengeance . Whilst writing a last appeal to her old lover , she is visited by Luversan , a scoundrel
who beara au extraordinary resemblance to Laroquo , aud , deceived by the likeness , gives hmi the compromising letter . Luvorcati waa formerly a German spv , and as such had been condemned to death by Laroque , but escaped , and tho wretch engt-rly enters iuto tho plans of vengeance proposed by Madame De Noirville . Owing to a
peculiar combination of circumstances , Luversan murders a M . Gerbier , Laroque's principal creditor , robs him of 100 , 000 francs , and sends the money , wit h a fao simile of Julie De Noirville ' s letter , to Lucien . At the samo time L iroqne's wife und child believe they have seen him commit the murder . The third act lakes place in thu
assize court , where little Snzanne becomes one of the principal witnesses against her father , as was the case in "Proof . " De Noirville ia counsel for his old comrade , and vainly endeavours to induce him to reveal tho source from which he received fche bank notes , the chief evidence ag .. inst him ; but Laroque , rather than
betray the perfidy of his friend ' s wife , prefers to suffer . During an interval of tho trial , Luversan sends Julio ' s letter to Do Noirville , who then learns that Lartqno must bo innocent ; bufc to state the truth is to publish hia own dishonour , and a terrible moral struggle ensues . He , however , resolves tn do his duty , and is on Lh-j point of
stating that it was his wife who sent tho notes when ho drops dead ou the lloor . This ia a grand scene , and would alono make tho fortune of fcho play . The burst of applanse thafc resounded through the house at the termination of the act sufficiently bespoke the feelings of the audience , and thrice had tho curtain to be raised
before the actors were allowed finally to retire . The last act ia entirely original , and shows bow Laroque ' s innocence is proved , and how retributive justice overtakes Luversan . There are a few improbabilities iu the play , but where HO much ia excellent it would bo ungracious to refer to them especially as the adaptor had to
overcome many difficulties iu presenting the piece to an English audience . It will be perceived that the burden of the play rests with threo characters , and two of these—Laroque and his " Shadow "—are cleverly doubled by Mr . Tree . The necessary resemblance is thus maintained while tho actor makes the distinction
between the two over perfectly clear to the audience . Thus the high minded gentleman enlists our sympathy as much as the crafty scoundrel deserves our detestation ; the chauga is complete , and both contrasts are perfectly rendered . Mr . Fernandez gives a snblimo performance us Do > oiryille ; iu the trial scone he bsgciues
The Theatres, &C.
the principal attraction , even the unfortunate Laroque is forgotten , and the audience are enthralled by the talent of the artiste . Mrs . Tree enacts the devoted Henriette with genuine pathos , and Miss Minnie Terry plays the child with considerable intelligence , while Misa Julie Neilson ia satisfactory as Madame De Noirville .
The humour of the piece consists of a lively waiting-maid , Viotoire , who being married to Tristol , ia in lovo wifch Picolet ; sho obtains a divorce from the former and marries the latter , when her affection ia transferred to her former husband . Very French , certainly
Theso characters are amusingly sustained by pretty Misa Norroya and Messrs . Collette and Robson . The drama ia elegantly placed on the stage , and the theatre having been newly decorated presents a very brilliant appearance .
Adelphi . —The first night of an Adelphi drama resembles nothing so much as a Drnry Lane pantomime on Boxing Night . The audience come perfectly prepared to enjoy themselves , and they know exactly what they are to expect . Indeed , a dramatist who faila to comply with the requirements of an Adelphi audience had better take his work
elsewhere . There must be tbe persecuted heroine , tho manly , ardent hero , the egregious villain , and a pair of low comedy lovers . The audience must be able to applaud the heroine and her sweetheart throughout their struggles , to hisa and howl at the villain , and to roar at the stupidity of the comic pair . With theso ingredients the plot ia
of secondary importance , but it must be confessed that in " London Day by Day , " Messrs . G . R . Sims and Henry Pettitt have furnished an exciting work , whioh fnlly realises the expectations of tho audience , and will doubtless prove an attraction for some time to come . It is , however , rather a startling novelty to find that the heroine is an ex-convict ,
and hiding from the police , with a ticket-of-leavo . Of course Violet Chester is innocent of her alleged crime , a fact that is quite apparent to Frank Granville long before he hears her secret , but Frank ' s worldly father doea not seem to seo it , and forbids tho marriage bells to ring . The poor girl ' a tribulations are caused by Patrick
O'Brien arriving to prove her innocence , and her an heiress . Unfortuuately , he goes to Marks and Co . with his news , and , instead of assisting him , one partner seeks to marry the girl for the sake of her fortune , while another puts O'Brien off the search by showing him London life . Henri de Belleville is however married , but haa deserted hia wife .
who , left to her own resources , becomes a concert singer , and through her instrumentality the villains aro foiled , and Violet is finally united to Frank . The play ia full of character sketches , for which the authors are so celebrated , and the various scenes are skilfully linked together so as to form a continual round of excitement . A capital
company has been engaged for its representation , foremost of whom is Mr . Georgo Alexander , who , as Frank Granville , speedily won the approbation of the audience by his manly bearing and graceful lovemaking . Miss Alma Murray is the bean ideal of a persecuted heroine , and Mons . Marias , specially engaged , makes a very strong minded villain
The comic lovers , Dolly Blossom and Tom Galloway , are represented by those experienced players Miss Clara Jecks aud Mr . J . L . Shine , who make tbo mosfc of their opportunities . Mr . L . Rignold gives a humorous rendering of a money lending Jew , and Miss Kate Jamea deserves mention for hor clever sketch of a street Arab . Her idea
of passing off tho War Gry as a sporting paper is vory droll . From the first note of tho overture to the final fall of the curtain tbo audience vociferously expressed their satisfaction , and tho success of tho piece was achieved . As usual , the marvellous mechanical scenery waa greatly applauded , anti tho incidental music , composed by Mr . H . Sprake , ia well adapted for tho occasion .
Avenue . —The production of " Tho Briganda , " on Monday evening , failed to bring any striking feature before playgoerc , and although the opera ia a ' - times am u trim . ' , and the music always bright and pretty , wo are afraid it wi . l not prove very attractive . Tiie libretto is by Mr . W . S . Gilbert , who adapted it , from
the French of Meilhao and Halevy , many yeara ago . Mr , Gilbert ' s well-known style can be traced throughout the book , but it lacks the spirit of some of this gontleman ' a later works . Offenbach ' s pretty music is excellent—it is spirited , tuneful , aud easily cntohns hold of tho audiencp . Several of the
numbers deserve special mention , particularly the " Beggar ' s Chorus , " and the Princess's solo iu the second act , and Fiorela ' s descriptive song to the young Duke of Mantua in the firsfc act . Ifc ia nut our intention to give the story of the opera ; we must frankly admi * that we failed to clearly make it oufc . From what wo gathered ,
however , a Brigand chief contri-oa to make hia daughter imporao ate tho Princesa of Grenade , by whioh means ho will get hold of a Iartze sum of money from the Palace of Mantua . How tho Brigands get to tho Palace , only to find that , tho money is not forthcoming , how they are found out , and thou pardoned , is shown , but not clearly .
We may mention that thoBrigand ' a daughter marries a young farmer , who has joined tho band out of devotion to her . The rendering ia guod on the whole , the chorus being efficient , aud but in one instance acquitted themaelvea admirably . As tho Brigand chief , Mr . Hallou Mostyn did capital service . His strong voice is just suited to
tho character , but ifc would be even more effective in the vocal part if it was trained a littlo more . Miss Agnea Delaporte , as tho Brigand ' s daughter , scored a great success . Sho sang and acted with plenty of spirit , aud kept tho piece going whenever sho was on tho stage . Mr . Fiauk Wensley has a capital voice , aud in his parb
of the farmer had opportunitiea of whioh ho was not ; slow to avail himself . Mr . Horace Lingard was quaint aud amusing as a Lieutenant , while a special word of praiao ia due to Moaars . Pollard , Ambrose , and Morand for their rendering of Brigands' parts . Miss Mario Luella sang exceedingly well , aud gained a d & ublo encore for
her aongin the second act . Mr . George Honey was most amusing as a C-iptnin of a band of Carbineers , whose marching caused immense fun . Mr . Sam Wilkinson scored well in hia scene with the Brigand Chief ,
while Miss Geraldiuo St . Maur did herself credit in a minor part . Misa Millio Marion dauced a tarantella iu tho third act , for which sho gained an encore . The opera is ptefctily mounted , whilo a struny orchestra refld , § rs the music perfectly ;