Pillars Of Masonry.

function to our mayor and aldermen . He informed them of his object , Bnt tbe magistrates did not remember Archimedes , and did not know his resting place . They asked each other , Who was he ? What did he do ? Had

he run a corner grocery doubtless some of the officials would have recollected him ; at least they would have done so in these times . But as he was merely a geometrician , a man of brains , who had guarded the town from the Roman fleet , they were ignorant of him and of his grave . After much searching , Cicero discovered the sacred spot , and duly honoured the memory of the man of science . Bufc had he not , and had the defender of Syracuse been entirely forgotten , it would not have

detracted from the grandeur of his achievements . Oblivion would nofc have been to his discredit , bufc it would have been to the everlasting shame of the people who could forget their indebtedness to his genius and patriotism . In the same manner , the quality of our deeds are independent of the applause to which they may be

entitled , and he who performs them for their own sake invests his character with a halo of beauty . There are other jewels and other robes , surpassing in ornamental splendour the most gorgeous of regalias , with which the true Mason should be adorned . These I have

only time to mention by name ; they are contentment , peaceableness , gratitude and a sunny cheerfulness . A gloomy , desponding , dyspeptic , discontented , dreary

brother ought to dimit as speedily as possible from fraternity with those who claim to be the children of light , who should live in it , and be as bright and brilliant as the light itself . Listen to Epictetus : " If a man is unhappy ,

remember that his unbappiness is his own fault ; for God has made all men to be happy . " " I am , " he elsewhere says , " always content with that which happens ; for

I think that what God chooses is better than what I choose . " And as you ponder his words , and cultivate this duty of glad submission , do not forget whafc Bernard

says : " Nothing can work me damage except myself ; the harm that I sustain I carry about with me , and never am a real sufferer bufc by my own fault . " Manifold are the blessings we have in return for our

evils and trials , and be who has attained to the Corinthian stage of Masonic progress , who is not only wise and strong but beautiful , has entered into the spirit of such sentiments as these : " To watch the corn grow , or the blossoms set ;

to draw hard breath over the ploughshare or spade ; to read , to think , to love , to pray , " these , says Ruskin , " are the things that make men happy . " " I have fallen into the bands of thieves , " says Jeremy Taylor ; " what then ? They have left me fche sun and

moon , fire and water , a loving wife and many friends to pity me , and some to relieve me , and I can still discourse ; and , unless I list , they have not taken away my merry countenance and my cheerful spirit and a good conscience . "

Most Worshipful Grand Master , and Brethren of this Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois , I thank you for the courteous hearing you have given to my address . In the unfolding of my subject I have had regard only to the

future of the Craft in this great Commonwealth . Already this body has achieved an honourable and notable standing among the Grand Lodges of the world . But the work is not complete . The Masonic Temple is still in course of erection , and we are yet in the quarries . Slowly and

grandly the walls rise . Let us see to it that in the future as in the past they be distinguished by thoroughness , symmetry and massiveness . If we shall thus build , and if the whole should be supported by Wisdom , Strength and Beauty , then shall the Shekinah as of old dwell between the Cherubim over the Mercy seat , and tho radiance of the Presence stream forth to bless the world . And if thus we shall labour , happy shall we be when "High Twelve " shall sound , and the Voice be heard calling us through the

portals of death to the unfading fields of Paradise List to the strokes of the bell" High Twelve !" Sweet on the air they swell ,

To those who had laboured well—And the Warden's voice is heard ; From the south comes the cheering word , " In . the quarries no longer delve . "

The members of the Caveac Chapter , at their meeting last week , at the Albion , installed as M . E . Z . for the ensuing year Companion Nairne . A jewel was presented to the past M . E . Z . Companion Elder .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Opera ComiQue . —As we announced would be the case last week , " The Real Little Lord Fauntleroy " has returned to London , and , we are glad to say , has lost nothing by its tour through the Provinces . It will be in the recollection of many of our readers that

Mrs . Hodgson . Burnett's version was produced afc Terry's theatre early in the present year , when a more charming play and a better caste could hardlv have beon selected . Clever little Miss Vera

Beringer took London by storm by her marvellous acting , and when ifc was announced that a provincial tour was contemplated ib was feared the hard work wonld have so injurious an effect on Miss Beringer that she would bo unable to offer her London admirers a chance of

again witnessing her representation of the character of Cedric Errol . That this impression has turned out erroneous we are glad to see , and judging from the way in which this little lady has beon amusing audiences throughout the week the piece is likely to enjoy another run . The child actress holds her audience from the time she comes

on to the time she leaves the stage . Never ia there a dull moment , and never does her acting become forced or stagy . The scenes with the Earl of Dorincoart are natural and impressive . Miss Mary Rorke makes a very natural and interesting Mrs . Errol , while the Eatl of Dorinconrt is capitally portrayed by Mr . 0 . W . Somerset , who has

thoroughly grasped the idea of the authoress . The sly humour of Silas Hobbs is well brought out by Mr . E . Girardot , while Miss Helen Leigh is good as Minna . Miss Fanny Brough is as amusing as ever as Mary , the servant ; her description of the race in the first act

being most vivid . Mr . G . Canninge as Harsham , and Mr . E . Hendrie as Wilkins complete a capital caste . The play has been produced under the direction of Mrs . Kendal , and will be given every afternoon , except Saturdays .

Mr . Henry Irving has decided to produce " Macbeth on Saturday , the 29 th inst . Tho revival will be on a scale of great magnitude , the scenery has been entrusted to several well-known artists , while the costumes have been designed by Mr . Charles Cattermole and Mrs . J . Comyns Carr . The incidental music has been provided by Sir

Arthur Sullivan . The following will be the caste : —Macbeth ; Mr . Henry Irving ; Lady Macbeth ( for the first time ) , Miss Ellen Terry j Macduff , Mr . Alexander j Banquo , Mr . Wenman ; Duncan , Mr . Havi . land 5 Malcolm , Mr . Webster ; Donalbain , Mr . Harvey ; . Ross , Mr , Tyars ; Lennox , Mr . L . Outram ; Angus , Mr . Lacy ; Monteitb , Mr

Archer ; Siward , Mr . Howe ; Seyton , Mr . Fenton ; Serjeant , Mr . A . Rayner ; Doctor , Mr . Stuart ; Porter , Mr . Johnson ; Murderers , Mr . Black and Mr . Carter , & o . Gentlewoman , Miss Coleridge j Hecate , Miss Ivor ; Witches , Miss Julia Seaman , Miss Desborough , and Miss Marriott .

Mr . Augustus Harris starts his pantomime season on Boxing night , with " The Babes in the Wood . " Grand preparations have been made so as to score a success , which we feel sure will ba achieved . Old favourites return to " Old Drury , " so that plenty of fun will be forthcoming . Mr . Walter Slaughter has composed the mnsic . The

following are the artistes engaged : —Messrs . Harry Nicholls , Herbert Campbell , Charles Laurie Jan ., Victor Stevens , Dan Leno , the Griffiths Bros ., Walter Andrews , Reuben Inch , Tom Pleon , Henderson and Stanley , Dezano , and Harry Payne ( clown ) ; the Misses Florence Dysart , Maggie Duggan , Theresa Mayer , __ Enea , Sybil Grey , and Harriet Vernon .

Covent Garden will once more be the scene of a grand Circus , this time under the direction of Mr . Hengler . The first performance will be given on Boxing Day , and , judging from the list of artistes engaged , a successful season may be anticipated .

On Christmas Eve a new version of Faust up to Date is doe afc the Gaiety . New songs , dances , and " business" are to be introduced , in order to make the piece attractive for the holidays . At present the business is excellent , and we think it is likely to be so for some time to come .

The Christmas edition of " Nadgy is due at the Avenue next week . Several fresh features are to be introduced , including Mr . Arthur Roberts on a camel . On Boxing Night , Miss Patti Rosa , the Ap . _ -rio .-n "Queen of

Comedy , " will make her first appearance in England , at the Jodrell she will be supported by a specially selected company . A new far . oical comedy , in one act , entitled "Apollo , M . D ., " by Sir Randal H . Roberts , will be produced the same evening . .

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