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absence of the R . W . P . G . M ., as to whose interest in tbe ceremony that day ho personally testified . With regard to the performance of the ceremony of consecration by Bro . Colonel Shadwell Clerke , he felt sure that they would all join him in appreciation of the admirable way in which he had carried it out . He also gave a word of praise to the Prov . G . Chap ., Bio . Barnes , for the manner in whioh he had

performed his duties , and , speaking for himself , he must again thank them for the hearty way iu which they had received him that night —in fact , as they always did in the Province of Suffolk . As to their Lodge , ho thought its name , whioh meant happy , waa a good omen and a happy omen for its future oareer and success . He incidentally mentioned that he had received a telegram from Bro . Geo . Grimwood ,

of tbe Stonr Valley , Sudbury , who had been installed Mayor there that day , sending his fraternal greetings to the newly-consecrated Lodge . Tho other toasts were those of Bro . Colonel Shadwell Clerke , The Worshipful Master , The Visitors , The Officers of the Lodge , The Masonio Charities , and the Tyler's toast . Tbe jewels and collars were

presented by the Worshipful Master , and the banner , very prettily designed , representing St . Felix in the prow of a boat landing on the beaoh , was given by Bro . H . G . Quilter . The enjoyment of the evening was considerably enhanced by tho presence of musical brethren , inoluding Bros . Copeland , Georgo Abbott andH . J . Wright .

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Shaftesbury . —An original play , in three aots , written b y Mr . Malcolm Watson and Mrs . Lancaster-Wallis , entitled "The Pharisee , " was produced here last Monday , with a fair amount of success , the plot being followed with much interest by a large audience . The Pharisee is Geoffrey Landon , a muoh to be envied

man , and one evidently placed high above the ordinary temptations of the world ; he is young , wealthy , has a charming wife aud danghter , and at the opening of the story has just been elected M . P . for Harborough . He is a man of very strict principles , stern and pitiless towards the wrongdoer , aud views with almost unnecessary harsh - ness the slightest deviation from the path of duty . On the eighth

anniversary of his wedding comes an old college obum , Lord Helmore , who some years previous had inflicted a grievous wrong upon an innocent girl , and now seeks to find her out in order to make reparation before he dies . The Pharisee views his friend ' s conduct with holy horror , and is unwilling to assist him . Helmore gives Landon a packet containing letters aud a photograph of the girl , for the pur .

pose of ascertaining her whereabouts , but Landon decides to think the matter over before acting . Meanwhile the wife has seen Helmore leave the house , and the audience discover that she is the unfortunate viotim . For the sake of her child , Kate Landon endeavours to prevent her husband opening the packet , though hor agitation would induce suspicion in a less mistrustful man . The catastrophe is

avoided by the return of Lord Helmore , who , having become aware of the true state of affairs through a conversation with the child , relieves Landon of the custody of the packet . Little guessing the truth , Geoffrey , introduces his friend to his wife . A fine dramatic scene follows , in which the seducer humbly repents his sin , and his viotim allows him to infer , before ho loaves , that she forgives him .

Unfortunately the play does not end here , for Kate , who has hitherto believed that her husband knew her past history , resolves to confess all to him , and it may be readily imagined what an effeot the knowledge of the truth has upon a man so wanting in charity . The manner in which the reconciliation is brought about is rather weak , and the lesson intended to be conveyed is not so effective as it mi ght

be , bnt these points were apparently unnoticed by the sympathetic audience , who recalled both authors and actors after the final fall of the ourtain . It will be perceived that the interest centres in the husband and wife , and both Mr . Herbert Waring and Miss Wallis may be congratulated on their admirable rendering of two difficult rfiles . Mr . Lewis Waller gives an artistic impersonation of the small

part of Helmore , and Miss Minnie Terry cleverly undertakes the character of the child . The piece is enlivened by the toasings of a pair of young lovers , prettily played by Miss Marion Lea and Mr . H . Esmond ; while somewhat broader fun is evoked by M . Marius and Miss Sophie Larkin , as a militia officer and an eldorly spinster ; both couples pairing off at the last . The single scene of a room in Landon ' s house is artistically arranged , and elicited consideable commendation .

Hibbert , one of the Directors of the L . & N . W . Railway Company . Up to the present time it appears the " Union " has found a difficulty in securing a central platform that would suit the requirements of the North Western staff , who of necessity have to provide themselves with residential quarters in all parts of Loudon and the suburbs . The arrangements for the evening were entrusted to Mr . Miles

The Euston Glee Union . —The members of this Society , whioh was established some ten years back , and is composed oi members of the Loudon and North Western Railway Company ' s stafl who evidence a taste for music , gave a very successful Smoking Concert , at Freemason's Tavern , Great Qnoen Street , London , on Tuesday last . The chair was taken by the Hon . A . H . Holland

Wybourn , who not only proved an efficient conductor , but lent valuable assistance in the several part songs by his sweet-toned vocal efforts . The soloists of the evening were Mr . T . W . Page ( of the Covent Garden Promenade Concerts ) , and Mr . Henry Cross , A . R . C . M ., while Mr . W . Edwards was most successful in humorous Bongs .

Amongst the concerted pieces given were : — Madrigal— " Come , let ns join the roundelay " ; Part Song— " Tho Happiest Land " ; Gloc' The Mi ghty Conqueror , " and "A Vintage Song . " In the Second Part the Glee— "Strike the Lyre , " was especially well received ; while the other numbers comprised "Star of the Smnnier Ni ght , " and " To our next Merry Meeting . " Mr . IT . A . Cafcchpole produced

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some excellent music from his violoncello , of whioh instrument he is an accomplished master ; while his accompanist , Mr . Alfred Qnrney , displayed considerable talent . This gentleman ' s solo efforts were heartily applanded . The programme throughout was well selected and splendidly carried out .- A vote of thanks to the Hon . A . H . Hibbert for presiding brought the proceedings to a close .

At the bazaar , to be held in tbe Waverley Market , Edinburgh , in the first week of December , in aid of the annuity branch of the extended scheme of Scottish Masonio benevolence , for the relief of indigent and aged Soottish Masons , their widows , and orphans , the Hon . Lady Campbell , of Blythswood , will superintend the G . Lodge

stall . The Renfrewshire ladies at the Renfrewshire ( East and West ) and Argyll and the Isles stall are—The Lady Ootavia Shaw-Stewart , the Duohess of Aberoorn , Mrs . Gilmour of Eaglesham , Mrs . Macdowall of Garthland , Mrs . Reid , Monfode , Greenock ; aud Mrs . Rodger , Bagatelle , Greenock . Mrs . Matthew Arthur , Fallarton House , Troon , is one of the superintendents of the Ayrshire stall .

Tho large lecture hall of the Public Rooms at Hull were crowded last Thursday by a discriminating audience , who assembled to enjoy a series of reoitals given by Mrs . Scott-Thorpe , a young elocutionist of exceptional talent . The programme consisted of items "from grave to gay , from lively to severe , " so there was something for all tastes . A scene from Riohard III . was admirably given , tbe

various personages being well defined . Among the more humorous selections Mark Twain ' s " Jumping Frog , " and " My musioal mania , " caused loud laughter , and were highly applanded , while the pathetic story " The Ticket o' Leave , " Geo . R . Sims , waa equally well rendered . Mrs . Scott-Thorpe may well be proud of her recep . tion , whioh was , however , thoroughly earned and well deserved .

We understand that a grand Masonio Ball is to be held in the Bath Saloons on Wednesday , 28 th January , under most distinguished patronage , tbe proceeds to be devoted to Masonio Charities . The efforts of those who are promoting this grand charity ball will be to uphold the prestige of the Order , benefit the town , and contribute a substantial sum to the Provincial Masonio Charities .

The Deoember Part of Cassell ' s Family Magazine , will begin a New Volume , and will contain the commencement of Three New Serial Stories , a Handsome Tinted Picture , and many useful , novel , and entertaining features . " The Temptation of Dulco Carruthers " ia the title of the Story to whioh was awarded the first prize in tha recent Story Competition . This will be oommenced in the First

Part of the New Volume , and will be accompanied by another new Serial Story , entitled "A Sharp Experience , " by the author of "A Step in the Dark , " and by a new Story of Adventure by Thomaa Key worth ( author of "Mistress June" ) , who calls it "By word of Mouth . " Among other attractions will be a series of papers on "Some Strange Family Histories ; " "How to Choose yonr New House , " by an experienced house-hunter ; "My Little Garden , "

showing how to treat it to the best advantage ; "The Law of the Realm ; " some advice on how to " Take Care of Yourself ; " a Mother will tell the Story of " My Daughters . Their Start in Life , and How they Prospered , " while Paterfamilias will rehearse the history of "Our Family of Boys . " Several short complete stories will form a special feature of the forthcoming Volume of Cassell ' s Magazine , besides numerous other items of interest , so that every thing bids fair to make it an attractive volume .

" Great Thoughts " Christmas Nurabor , price 6 d , will be published 1 st December , and contain 96 pages , bound in a coloured wrapper . With each copy will be given a beautifully executed plate , printed in sixteen colours , entitled , "The Great Healer , " from a paintfne bv

that celebrated painter , Gabriel Max . The picture from which this plate ia copied has been sold to the Berlin National Gallery for £ 3 , 000 . Tho Editor of " Great Thoughts " has made arrangements with the Countess of Meath , to contribute a series of articles for the new volume of " Great Thoughts , " whioh commences 3 rd Januarv 1891 . '

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