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suocosfnl ; he is now at the summit of his career , and has become tho father of the King of Rome . He orders Marie Louise to visit Josephine at Malmaison , but tho interview between tho two ladies loads to nothing , though , later on , after the Retreat from Moscow , tho first wife saves the second from the fury of the mob . The fourth act marks the period of Waterloo , of whioh there are two capitally

designed tableaux , though wo may suggest tbat a little longer time might be allowed for their inspection . Finally , we witness the death ofthe broken-hearted Josephine , whioh rather forms an ante-climax to the play . Miss Grace Hawthorne has to sustain the burden of the piece as the unfortunate Josephine ; somewhat too much attitudnising , perhaps , and too prolix in the closing scene , it is nevertheless

an effective performance . Mr . Murray Carson , admirably made np as Napoleon , performs the part with considerable earnestness , and Miss Leslie Bell acts with dignity as Marie Louise . It is not Mr . Peroyval ' s fault that he fails to recall to onr minds tbe wily Talleyrand , for he has little opportunity of so doing . Miss Esmond is a sprightly Stephaine Beanharuais , Joeephine ' s faithful cousin , and Mr . Cockburn displayed some talent as the Marquis de Beaumont ,

who is supposed to be in love with Josephine . There are numerous other characters , all of whioh are in capable hands , and the drama is presented with remarkable completeness , Mr . Henry Herman being responsible for tbe stage arrangements . Since writing the above , we are informed that , in consequence of its success , the drama will be presented every evening , and on Monday and Wednesday afternoons .

Lyceum . —It is always a treat to witness Mr . Augustin Daly ' s company in a new piece , but the comedy now being played will doubtless form the principal attraction during the present engagement , on account of the charming acting of Miss Ada Rehan . We cannot say that "The Last Word , " an adaptation from the German , is a good play , but the acting is so excellent that its faults

are overlooked . Secretary Rutherell , of Washington , desires to marry his daughter to Baron Stuyve , bnt she chooses for herself Boris Bouraneff , a yonng Russian , suspected of Nihilistic proclivities ; and as she declines to wed the German , her father casts her off . The deux ex machina is the sister of Boris , the Baroness Vera , who , in a splendid scene , first wins over the son , and finally restores peace to

the whole family , finding her reward in Harry Rntberell ' s love . Miss Rehan surpasses herself in thia instance , and gives a most exquisite performance . She is ably assisted by Mr . John Drew , whose clever , delineation of Harry ii received with considerable applause . The stern Secretary is carefully played by Mr . George

Clarke , and Boris is well represented by Mr . Sydney Herbert . Among other incidental characters must be mentioned Mr . Lewis as Alexander Airey , a gentleman always iu love with somebody ; Miss Irving aa Faith , Mr . C . Wheatleigh as the Professor , together with Messrs . S . Bowkett , Charles Leolercq , and Miss Cheatham .

Comedy . —The great amount of success that has attended the production of "Husband and Wife" must be most gratifying to the authors , Messrs . F . C . Philips and Percy Fendall . The bright sparkling dialogue causes the house to be kept in a continuous roar , consequently a thoroughly enjoyable evening ensues . Mr . C . Brookfield ( Sir George Muddle ) , Mr . George Giddens ( Adolphns Greenthorne ) , Mr . W . F . Hawtrey ( Montrevor Smith ) , Miss Lottie Venne

( Mrs . Springfield ) , Miss Vane Featherston ( Mrs . Greenthorne ) , Miss Ada Murray ( Mrs . Montrevor Smith ) , and Miss Edith Kenward ( Mary ) , all work well together , never a dull moment being apparent ; in fact the piece is taken at express speed . The piece de resistance is preceded by the one act comedietta "Rosabel , " nntil recently called "Houp La ! " This is capitally acted , and should not-be missed .

This ( Saturday ) evening the Gaiety will re-open , with a second edition of "Joan of Aro , " whioh will contain several now additions ; and Mr . Edward Compton will open at the Opera Comique , with a new play in four acts by Mr . Henry James , entitled " The American . " Mr . George Alexander commences his winter season on Wednepday next , with the 175 th performance bf " The Idler . "

Mohawk Minstrels . —This troupe have a very strong and amusing programme rnnning at the present time , and with the old favourites well to the fore , contentment results . Walter Howard , Johnny Schofield , Little Thomas , G . D'Albert , and Johnny Danvers all have laughable songs , which highly amuse the audience . Special praise is due to Johnny Danvers for his really clever dance , which

generally calls forth an encore . An interesting feature in the first part is the quintett of mandolines , which play the accompaniment ol a song sung by Mr . Charles Linwood . This feature is well worth attention , and we should bear more of the mandoline this winter . Messrs . Elsworth , Oliver , Lawson , and Master A . Baber , with Freddy Bentley , all do good work . The first part is brought to a succest-ful

eonclusion by a new absurdity , by E . Forman , " Pas de Cat , " in which the principals are Messrs . Danvers , Schofield , Sutton , and D'Albert . Among the items of the second portion of the programme may be mentioned the performance of tho new march "Romulus , " by the band of banjos . Thisjs very effective . Mr . Walter Howard sings one of his droll ditties , and is followed by Johnny Danvers and

Johnny Schofield appearing as the " Two Lotharios . " Thia is a capital sketch , admirably acted and sung . The Mohawks' prima donnn , Mr . George D'Albert , sings , "The DeadLeavea and the Snow , " while Mr . Celiau Kottaun is as great a lavoarite with the cornet as of yore . An amnsing parody on " Sailing" is sung by Little Thomas , nftor whioh tho programme is brought to a conclusion by a brisk performance of E . Forman ' s sketch " Animated Furniture . " This is a

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lively piece , and is run in double quick time - it causes endless amusement and laughter . Altogether the Mohawks continue to command the high position they have secured in the minstrel world . Wo notice that Mr . Harry Hunter , the popular interlocutor of the Mohawk Miiit > trels , announces his annual benefit for Thursday , the 8 th October , wlion he hopes to welcome his old friends and patrons . A mammoth programme has been provided .

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ROYAL ARCH .

UNITY CHAPTER , No . 1247 .

rpQE recently - instituted Chapter held ita first ordinary Convoca * JL tion on the 21 st inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . Among the Officers present , were Past Z . ' a Comps . R * tv . Dr . Lemon , Charles Trnscott , Jew , Cornish , Aitkeo-Davies , Gover , Ranks , Allsford , Hammond , Harris , Goodall , Kinton Bond , Selieuk , Kevern , Watson , Ma ten 70 , Major M . Tracy 84 , Parkhouse 156 , Williams 159 , Dnstervilla

189 , Langmead 202 , Goodyear , Lewarn , Trout 223 , Littleton 230 , Stanbury 1099 , Wallis , Hearle , Daniell 1255 , Withell , Gidley 2025 , Hocking H . 70 , Moulder j an . H ., Thomas J . 189 . The Installed Prin . cipals of the Chapter presided , Ex-Comps . Lord Z ., Firka H ., Eyre J . supported as Officers pro tem by Comps . Kevern S . E ., Goodall S . N .,

Kinton Bond P . S ., Selkirk 1 st A . S ., Maton 2 nd A . S . Er-Compa . Bird , Watson 70 , Black ( Nova Scotia ) , Major Traoy 84 , were balloted for and elected as joining members . There were eighteen candidates for exaltation , of whom ten were present—Bros . Philip , Park *

house , Robins , Sewell , Maitland , Parr , Pryor , Nobbs , Menbiniok , James , —all members either of Lodges 1247 or 1550 ; they were elected , exalted , and joined the Chapter . The Principals of the Chapter officiated in a very able manner , and the charges wen admirably given by Comps . Selleck , Kinton Bond and Lord .

The monthly meeting ol the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , at Freemasons' Hall . Brother Eobert Grey P . G . D . President presided . Bro . James Brett P . G . P ., and Bro . 0 . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . ( Vice

Presidents ) occupied their respective chairs . Bros . A . A . Pendlebury Assistant G . Secretary , W . Dodd , and W . H Lee represented Grand Secretary ' s office , and there were also present Bros . H . Garrod , G . B . Chapman , S . Vallentine , W . P . Brown , D . D . Mercer , G . R . Langley , S . V .

Abraham , J . L . Mather , T . W . Whitmarsh , G . Read , 0 . Dairy , S . H . Goldschmidt , J . Bunker , R . J . Taylor , W . Hopekirk , J . Kench , S . Toye , C . Daniel , F . A . Robinson , W . Vincent , J . Brown , L . C . Chasteauneuf , F . W . Hancock , C . H . Webb , C . H . Holland , G . Perkins ,

T . Draper , H . Massey , G . A . Pickering , C . W . Mclntyre North , E . C . Mulvey , B . Cundick , K , W . Bilby , G . Motion , R . H . Stimpson , G . M . E . Hamilton , R . J . Voisey , J . E . Fell , J . Gaywood , W . F . B . McQnesn , P . 0 . Maitland , N . C . Sweeting , A . V . H . Pauncofort , T . Bull , H .

Richardson , and J . E . Jackson . Ihe brethren confirmed recommendations to the amount of £ 100 made at the last meeting of the Board , and then took up tbe new list . On this there were 2 . cases . In the course of more than a three hours' sitting four of these cases were deferred ,

and one case was dismissed . The remainder were relieved , with a total of £ 575 , oue case boing recommended to Grand Lodge for £ 75 . There woro four recommendations to the Grand Master for £ 40 , and three for £ 30 each . Nino grants of £ _ 0 each wore made , two of £ 15 , three of £ 10 , and two of £ 5 each .

A largely-attouded Masonio demonstration took place in Dundee , on the 12 th inst ., in connection with the laying of the foundation-stone of the new Hospital for Sick Poor , by Sir Archibald Campbell of Blythswood , Grand Master Mason of Scotland . Previous to tho demonstration a meeting was held in the City Assembly Rooms , when Provincial Grand Master Berry presented tho Countess of Strathmore

with an address in acknowledgment of tbe valuable services rendered to the Grand Lodge Bazaar by her ladyship and family . Lord Strathmore replied . At the conclusion of the ceremony of laying the foundation stone an interesting event took place . This was a presentation to Mrs Barry , wife of the Provincial Grand Master of

Forfarshire , in recognition of her services at the recent Masonio bazaar . It consisted of a casket of old oak from Glamis Castle , bearing on the lid a silver shield , Louis Quatorze style , with inscription , and on tbe front panel the arras and motto of the Grand Lodge , artistically carried ono by James Criohton and Co ., 47 Georgo Street , Edinburgh .

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