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Globe . —A splendid speoimen of Shakespeare modernised was produced at this theatre last Saturday . No expense has been spared to present a picture of the period in all its perfeotness ; everything that education , arohaaologioal research , historical knowledge , art and musio could do has been furnished for the delectation of students ,

and we sincerely trust that the enterprise of the actor-manager may be rewarded as it deserves by the full appreciation of the publio . The play is entitled " King Richard the Third , " and is the work of William Shakespeare , Colley Cibber , Richard Mansfield and Company , and is arranged so as to show as much of the life and misdeeds

of the " orooked-back tyrant" as can be gathered from the works of Shakespeare . Commencing with a prologue , we see Henry VI . a prisoner in the Tower , and hear of the murder of the young Prince at Tewkesbury . The first act deals with the murder of the old King by Gloster , and reveals his ambitious project of reaching the

throne by the removal of all who stand in hia way . We then have the strange wooing of the Lady Anne and Riohard ' a ultimate acceptance of the orown , the murder of the young Edward and his brother in the Tower , the invasion of Richmond , the Battle of Bosworth Field , and finally the death of the usurper . Naturally all

interest is concentrated in Mr . Mansfield , who may be fairly congratulated on the result of hia conception ; it is evident that he has relied solely upon his own ideas of the character , as the old conventional methods are entirely discarded . His Richard is a oruel , pitiless , cold-blooded wretch , without any of the dignity or

hypocritioal suavity of manner to whioh we have been previously accustomed . He appears to feel that his crimes are known to all around him , and makes no effort to conceal his wickedness . His facial expression is altogether admirable , especially in the latter scenes , where distrust and disappointed ambition , rather than

remorse , are depicted . Though we may not coincide with his rendering of the oharaoter there is no denying that he exercised a powerful influence over the audience , who testified their appreciation by loud and prolonged applause . It is certainly an intelligent , soholarly performance , and as such deserves recognition . Mr . Mansfield is

well supported in the prinoipal characters . Mr . Allen Beaumont gives a pathetio rendering of the unfortunate Henry . Miss Mary Roike essays her first Shakespearian rfile satisfactorily , and Miss Carlotta Leclerq , who seems to have caught Mrs . Sterling ' s mannerisms , made an excellent Duchess of York . Mr . James Fernandez , as

Buckingham , was slightly disappointing in the Crosby Palace scenes , but otherwise played with his nsual care . Miss Bessie Hatton and Miss Bowman exhibited careful training as the young Princes , and Miss Beatrice Cameron displayed much ability as Lady Anne . Messrs . Harkins , Forbes , Crompton , Steuart , Lablaohe and Gilmore

must also be commended for the manner in which they filled their respective parts . As hinted above , tbe play is splendidly mounted , and wonders have been done with the comparatively small stage . The scenery is most artistic , and reflects considerable credit upon Messrs . W . Telbin , Bruce Smith and E . G . Banks , while the quaint

bat pretty costumes are perfect studies of dressmaking . Speoial mention must be made of the musio ; it has been specially composed by Mr . Edward German , whioh is appropriate in theme and full of colour both local and temporal . Altogether the production may be pronounced a success , and should be an attraction for some months to come .

Mr . Sydney Grundy's new three-act farce entitled Merry Margate " will be produced at the Comedy on Wednesday , 27 th inst . A capital cast has been secured , including the following : —Messrs . W . S . Penley , Rutland Barrington , C . W . Garthorne , E . W . Gardiner , W . F . Hawtrey , A . G . Andrews , W . Wyes , G . H . Kennedy ; Misses Sophie Larkin , Vane Featherston , Susie Vaughan , and Lottie Venne .

The production of W . Ontram Tristram ' s new four act play , " The Panel Picture , " will take place at the Opera Comiqne on Thursday evening , the 28 th instant . The following is the cast : —Messrs . John Beanchamp , Nutcombe , Gould , Lawrence Cautley , Etienne

Girardot , Laurence Grey , Henry Bedford , Henry D . Esmond , J . Hastings Batson , Frank Atberley , W . L . Branscombe , and J . G . Grahame ; Misses Lucy Roohe , Violet Croft , Angela Cudmore , and Lady Monckton .

The anniversary of the production , and the 371 st performance of " , Sweet Lavender" was given at Terry ' s on Thursday evening , on whioh occasion souvenirs were presented to visitors in all parts of the house . On the same day , the company gave a matinee performance at Brighton , and partook of the anniversary dinner in a Pullman car on their journey to town .

The benefit matinee to be given to Miss Virginia Blackwood , at the Strand , has been postponed on account of her continued illness . Mr . Charles Wyndham has kindly arranged that the benefit shall take place at the Strand , on the 2 < ifch April , when we trust that Miss Blackwood will then be sufficiently recovered to appear .

In connection with the Photograghic Exhibition to be held at the Crystal Palace there will be a grand Soiree on Thursday evening , 28 th instant , which will be open to visitors without extra charge , and many objects of great historical interest will be exhibited in the Centre Transept . At ] half-past six , in the Theatre , a special series

of Photographic Lantern Slides will be shown on a screen thirty feet in diameter , by Lime-Light Apparatus specially designed . At halfpast eight o ' clock , addresses will be delivered on the History and Progress of Photography , illustrated by examples ou the screen .

Music at frequent intervals during the evening . Iho Courts occupied by the Art Division of tho Exhibition will be brilliantly illuminated by Electric Light , and the Apparatus Division , in the Grand Central Nave , by Electric and Fairy Lights .

H . R . H thc Grand Duchess of Mecklenbnrg-Strehtz and H . R . H . the Princess Christian have granted their names as patronesses of the Society Show to be held at the Albert Hall , in May next , on behalf of the Grosvenor Hospital ,

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Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction , No . 1638 . — The annual supper of the members and supporters of thia popular Lodge of Instruction took place at the Alexandra Hotel , Park Road , Kingston Hill , on Tuesday last , Bro . Abel Laurenoe P . M . ( Preceptor ) occupied the chair , while Bro . Hearsum filled that of vice-president . After a capital bill of fare had had ample justice done it , the toasts

usual on these occasions were done honour to . Bro . W . Lane responded for the one given in behalf of the Provincial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge , while Bros . J . Drewett Paat Master and Montague Junior Warden replied for the Mother Lodge . Bro . Abel Laurence , in proposing the toast of the Brownrigg Lodge

of Instruction , said a few remarks on its history might be interesting . He had not the least doubt all present would acknowledge the use . fulness of such meetings , for by this means brethren gain confidence and perfectness in the working for their regular Lodges ; of this he was assured , —every Past Master of the Brownrigg Lodge recognised

the service these meetings had been to them , in getting their officera to work together . Moreover , no matter which of the offioers at the regular Lodge might be unable to attend a meeting , the W . M . had had no difficulty in filling his place . It was a great pleasure to him ( Bro . Laurence ) to see not only the officers on the lowest rung of

the ladder , but even brethren who have not yet obtained office were able to do the work of the Lodge , while some of them could under . take either of tho ceremonies of the three degrees . It might now be interesting to some present to know how the Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction started , so to begin with , he would go back to the birth

of our Mother—the Brownrigg Lodge , No . 1638 . It was conseorated on the 20 th September 1876 , at the Swan Hotel , Thames Ditton , by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master General J . Studholme Brownrigg , assisted by the Rev . C . W . Arnold ( at that time Grand Chaplain ) , and our late Bro . Charles Greenwood Grand Sword Bearer of

England , and a number of distinguished brothren , amongst whom was Sir F . Burdett , Provincial Grand Master Middlesex . Bro . May was installed as first Master , Bro . Baokland S . VV ., Bro . Wells J . W . j Bro . G . Porter Sec , Bro . Linton S . D ., and Bro . Stone J . D . An emergency meeting was held on the 29 th of the same month , when

Bros . Oldridge and Home were initiated , both of whom are still members of the Lodge . There were likewise two other emergency meetings held . The first regular Lodge meeting took place on the 20 th June 1877 , when Bro . Lane and himself had the honour of being initiated . At an emergency meeting , held on the 20 th December of that

year , Bro . May proposed , and Bro . Wells seconded , that a Lodge of Instruction , to work under the Warrant of the Brownrigg Lodge , be held at the Sun Hotel . This was carried , and the first meeting waa held in January 1878 , and from that time we date our meetings . Bro . May acted as Preceptor for a short period ; Bro . Buokland then

took to ifc . At the seoond or third meeting the First Kingston Masonio Charity Association was formed , and , during its existence , sent nearly £ 200 to the different Masonio Institutions . The meetings were carried on for some time , Bros . Buokland , Linton , Hodson , Lane , Kent , himself and others , striving to keep it together , but they found it

a hard struggle . Even when the brethren oame , it was a job to get them upstairs , there were so many other attractions . Bro . Buokland grew disheartened , and the meetings for a time fell through . Not to be daunted , they determined to see if , by moving to fresh quarters , they could get on better . On the 28 th of March 1881 , they held their

first meeting at the Liverpool Arms , and very pleasant gatherings they had there , Bros . Arlidge , Moorman , Robertson , Oldridge , Youldon , Dartnall , Cable , Matthews , Laue , Plimsaul , himself and others being regular attendants . At the first meeting at the Liverpool Arms the Second Kingston Masonic Charity Association was started—your

humble servant acting as Secretary till its close . During its existence £ 300 were sent up to the different Charities , but on Bro . Kent leaving , we had to seek fresh quarters . The last meeting held at the Liverpool Arms was on the 6 th November 1882 , Bro . J . Drewett filling the chair . We then came to the Alexandra Hotel . The first

meeting we held here was on 20 bh November 1882—Bro . Lane being W . M . We have met here ever since , with what success you know . We have changed our nights of meeting from Monday to Thursday , and from Thursday to Tuesday . The Third Kingston Masonio Charity Association has been started , with Bro . J . Drewett as its Secretary .

These Associations have enabled many of us to become Life Governors of the different Institutions—some of us of all three—and I trust they may be continued till every member in the neighuourhood is a Life Governor . In thc course of the evening , the Secretary of the Third Kingston Masonio Charity Association , Bro . Drewett , informed

the brethren that twelve of the members had already had their advance of ten guineas . Bro . Edgell gave a good account of , and pleaded hard for , the Masonic Charities . This had a good effect , as most of

the brethren added something to Bro . Curtis' List—who will represent the Lodge at the coming Girls' School Festival . Some capital songs enlivened the proceedings , Bro . Honeywell P . G . Oi Surrey rendering goodly assistance as accompanist .

MASONIC BENEVOLENCE . —A return ban been issued of the confcrir butions , expenditure , & c , in connection with the Royal Masonio In ? stifcution for Girls for the years 18 S 2-1888 inclusive . The London District stands the highest , subscribing last year no less than £ 22 , 454 The Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is ninth

on the list , with a contribution in 1888 of £ 1055 lis ; the seven years' aggregate being £ 3486 12 s , giving au annual average of £ 489 is 8 d . There was expended last year on Hampshire children who are inmates of the Institution the sum of £ 508 13 s . Wiltshire ' s annual average contribution for the seven years was £ 166 I 83 9 d , and that of Sussex £ 537 5 s 8 cl . —Portsmouth Times .

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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTON , 17 Newcastle Street , Strandj W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .