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Hemming Lodge , 1512 , Hampton . —A full muster of the brethren of this Lodge met on Thursday evening , tho 18 th inst ., under the presidency of the Worshipful Master ( Bro . John Hurst ) , at the Red Lion Hotel . It is seldom there is any absentee among the officers , and on this occasion we were glad to notice they were all in their places . So long as the Master of a Lodge is

personally supported by those to whom he naturally looks for assistance in the efficient discharge of Masonic obligations , so surely do we perceive that unanimous desire to promote tho good of tho science , to enhance the success of the Lodgo and tho comfort of its individual members . We have , therefore , the pleasure of congratulating Bro . Hurst upon the support he receives from thoso on whom he has bestowed a collar ,

and not less upon that he derives from the attendance of the lay brethren . The Lodgo having been opened to the second degree , the ceremony of passing was performed , Bros . W . A . Messenger and J . Schmitz being the candidates . Tho question of establishing a Lodge of Instruction was discussed , but at present nothing definite is settled . Such , or some similar scheme , however , would , if brought

into practical shape , prove of infinite advantage , as the officers would thus become better acquainted with each other ' s working , aud certain slight differences in minor details which at present exist , from the more fact of the brethren obtaining their Masonic knowledge in various quarters , would be toned down , and result in more uniform work . The other business being disposed of , the Lodgo waa closed

down and refreshment served , under the direction of Bro . Murphy . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts wero duly honoured . Bro . W . Hammond P . P . G . D . responded for tho P . G . Officers ; Bro . Hopwood , tho I . P . M ., for the Past Masters ; the Worshipful Master , on his own behalf , assured tho brethren of his high appreciation of the position they had exalted him to . Bro . John Hammond and Bro . Hill , for the

Officers , and Bro . Ockenden for tho Charities . The latter has been appointed Steward for the Girls' School Festival , and in acknowledging the vote of Ten Guineas from tho Lodge Funds , appealed for supplementary contributions from the various brethren . He reminded them that , though the grand total of nearly £ 40 , 000 had been subscribed last year to the three metropolitan Charities , the fraternity

was augmenting daily in numbers , and with this increase there was a corresponding demand on the claims of the Charities ; more than 160 girls were fed , clothed and cared for at Clapham , there was a long list of candidates waiting admission , aud ho trusted that their response to his appeal would result in a sum worthy of the Hemming Lodge , aud creditable to tho province of Middlesex .

Eboracum . Lpdge , No . 1 $ 11— The first banquet in connec tion with this yoiihg , though remarkably prosperous Lodge , was hold on Thursday , at tho Queen ' s Hotel , Micklegate , York , when the landlord ( Bro . H . Churchill ) placed upon the table a most excellent dinner , served in good stylo . This banquet was specially held in honour of the Masters and Wardens of the Humber , Minerva , and

Kingston Lodges ( Hull ) , who had recommended the petition of the promoters of tho Eboracum Lodge last year . At six o ' clock , the chair was taken by the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Cooper P . M ., who was supported by the Right W . Dep . Prov . G . Master for N . and E . Yorkshire ( Bro . J . P . Bell P . S . G . D . England ) , Bros . Ansell P . M . Humber Lodgo , P . H . Rowland P . M ., G . Balmford P . M . Treasurer of

the Lodge , and other brethren . The vice-chair was occupied by Bro . T . B . Whytehead S . W ., and tho following officers were also present : —Bros . J . S . Cumberland J . W ., J . Kay Secretary , M . Cooper J . D ., G . Simpson D . C , 0 . G . Padel Organist , I . G . Seller I . G ., aud Bro . P . Pearson Tyler ; whilst amongst the members of the Lodge and visitors present wo noticed Bros . Toozes and Kidd ( Humber

Lodge , Hull ) , Bros . Alderman Perry , J . F . Stephenson , J . Morgan , J . Mason , T . Smith , M . Millington , I . F . Taylor , Irving , A . I . B . Turner , T . D . Smith , J . Ward Prov . G . Pursuivant , J . Blenkin , W II . Bland , & c . Letters had been received from tho R . W . Prov . G . Master the Earl of Zetland , the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlott S . Prov . G . W ., M . C . Peck Prov . G . Secretary , W . Hunt P . M . Kingston

Lodge , Hull , G . Wilkinson W . M . Miucrva Lodge , Hull , tho Rev . W . Valentine , and many other prominent Masons , expressing regret at their inability to be present . After tho usual Loyal and ; Masouic toasts ( as well as that of tho Prov . Grand Master tho Earl of Zetland ) had been given from the chair , and duly honoured , tho W . M . gave "The W . Bro . J . P . Bell Esq . M . D . J . P ., P . S . G . D . England

Dep . Prov . G . M . of N . and E . Yorkshire , and the Officers of tho Provincial Grand Lodgo . " In tho course of his remarks , he spoke of the sense of gratification felt by the Lodge at numbering on their list of members the names of the Prov . Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . G . Master , and the Prov . Grand Secretary , and they regarded the presence of the Dep . Prov . G . Master ou that evening as an

hononr at well as a pleasure . In replying , tho Dep . Prov . G . Master said that , from what he had heard and seen , not only that evening , but during the interval between the consecration of tho Lodgo , last August , and tho present time , ho was moro than ever convinced that the establishment of the Eboracum Lodge was a wise step , and one that would tend , and had already tended to the good of Masonry in

that ancient city—which was regarded as the cradle of Masonry in England . Ho had every confidence that thoso who were entrusted with the welfare of the Eljoracum Lodge would carry out their responsibilities with tho zeal and discretion that they had hithcrtc exhibited , aud would merit all tho pruiso that could bo bestowed on them . Tho Dep . Prov . G . Master then irave some excellent advice to

the youug members present , as to tho objects of Masonry , and tho manner in which they should prosecute its study , and concluded by proposing ( in complimentary terms ) the health of tho W . M . The reception accorded to this and the previous toasts was most enthusiastic , as was also that of " The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by tho

S . W ., who referred to the special objects of tho dinner , and the pleasure it afforded tho brethren to sec amongst them some of thoso who stretched out to thorn a hel ping baud iu tho hour of their necessity . Bro . P . H . Rowland P . M . proposed "Tho Officers of tho Lodge , " and the S . W ., in replying , said that only ouo of tho officers

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was absent , the S . D ., who was prevented from attending by illness . Thoy had every confidence in their VV . Master , in themselves , and in tho future of their Lodge . Bro . Ansell P . M ., in replying to the toast of tho Visitors , said it needed no prophet to foresee for the Eboracum Lodge , as it was conducted at present , a splendid future , and it crave tho

Hull brethren much pleasure to think they had been at all instrumental in forwarding the formation of such a Lodge . Tho evening war spent in a most agreeable manner , the proceedings being enlivened by songs , & c , contributed by tho Senior and Junior Wardens , tho Organist , tho Treasurer , and Bros . T . D . Smith , J . Shillets , and A . T . B . Turner .

West Smithfleld Lodge , No . 1623 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 18 th instant , at the Now Market Hotel , West Smithfield . Present—Bros . J . Smith P . G . P . W . M ., T . W . Adams S . W ., G . S . Elliott J . W ., F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex Secretary , J . Howes P . M . S . D ., J . Johnson J . D ., G . S . Wintlo P . M . I . G ., A . Black D . C , W . Pennefather P . M . W . S . The

Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes wore confirmed . Ballots wore taken for tho admission of Messrs . W . Smyth , 0 . Davis , and W . 0 . Watts , who were duly initiated into the Order . Bros . Leggott , F . W . Evans 1423 , and A . Macfarlane 1423 , were passed to the second degree Tho two latter brethren by tho courtesy of the W . M . ; Bros . T . McClner , Butt , W . B . Dolafous , and W . Snow wero raised to the third degree . Bro . W . Sags P . M .. -t 52 and 35 waa elected a joimnpt

member . The Lodgo waa then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , provided by Bro . Butt . Tho usual Loyal , Masonio and complimentary toasts wero honoured . Tho Visitors were Bros . J . Baldwin P . G . A . P . Middlesex P . M . 1423 , R . P . Hooton P . M . 765 , F . W . Evans 1423 , aad A . MacFarlane 1423 . The testimonial to Bro . F . Walters P . G . J . D . Middlesex , which has been liberally subscribed to by tho brethren , will bo presented on the 27 th inst ., at Anderton ' a Hotel , Fleet-street .

Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1825 . —The firstmeet . ingof this new Lodge was held on Monday , 23 rd inst ., at the Royal , Mile End-road , corner of Burdett-road , E . Bro . E . Gotthei liccupied th chair . There wero also present Bros . Huggett S . W ., Hogard J . W ., T . J . Barnes P . M . Treasurer , Geo . Hollington Secretary , Rawley jun . I . G ., and a number of ordinary members . It was intended that this

meeting should be of a preliminary character , for the purpose of confirming the minutes relating to the proceedings of the committee which had met on tho Monday previous . The Lodge having been formally opened , the minutes were unanimously confirmed . Bro . Barnes then read the minutes referring to the resolution of the members of the Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction , No . 93 , to merge its interests

with that of tho Tredegar Lodge , and these were also adopted , Several important points were suggested , by different members , having for their object to promote tho well-being of the Lodge , all of which arc intended to be embodied in tho bye-laws . Bro . Huggett was elected to preside at the next meeting , and on that occasion , after

a ceremony has been worked , propositions wdl be received relative to arrangements to be made for the inauguration of the new Lodge , part of which will probably consist in the working of the ceremonies of consecration aud installation , a brother of eminence to be invited to perform the important duty . Six brethren were enrolled as members , after which tho Lodgo was closed , and the brethren separated .

The Drama

THE DRAMA

Pygmalion and Galatea at the Haymarket . THE announcement of the intended revival of Mr . Gilbert ' s mythological comedy , Pygmalion and Oalatea , attracted a large and enthusiastic audience to the HAYMARKET . ' on Saturday last . Idyllic grace aud racy humour are here combined with a pathetic and dramatic story ; and the result is a comedy which is eminently calculated both to amuse the fancy aud to touch the heart . Many

playgoers will remember tho brilliant success achieved by Mrs . Kendal in the part of Galatea on the first production of the play . Mr . Gilbert has himself admitted that it rests very much with the two priucipal ladies of tho piece to make or mar its success . And certainly there can be no doubt that Mrs . Kendal did a great deal to secure for the comedy the general favour then bestowed upon it . The revival , however , is less

fortunate in its representative of the principal character . Miss Marion Terry , who now appears as Galatea , ia manifes tly inadequate to the requirements of so important a part . Galatea is no ingdnue , no mere blushing school girl , or Dorothy Drnce , but a perfect type of womanhood , with a woman ' s love , a woman ' s pity , a woman ' s capacity of grief , and only the inexperience of a child . When

Galatea is uttering her naif speeches , Miss Terry is not ineffective , but in the scenes where love , distraction , grief , or despair have to be ponrtrayed , her deficiencies aro painfully apparent . The part of Cynisca is more happily interpreted . Miss Hodson is an actress with a natural power of pathetic expression , and she is besides a more experienced artiste . Her acting throughout is excellent .

Mr . Harcourt gives a less finished interpretation of the character of Pygmalion than his predecessor , Mr . Kendal ; but it is not wanting in . a certain dignity and power . Mr . Buckstone is , of course , in his element in a part lii < e Chrysos , and tho humour of tho p .-irt conld rjqt bo better rendered . Mrs . Chippendale is also most etfectivo iu tho character of Daphne , and Mr . Howe presents a manly and

soldier-like portrait of the martial Loucippo . Miss Harris , as Myrene , is hardly suited to her character . The play is well mounted , aud has boon enthusiastically received during the entire week . The comedy is preceded by a pleasant one-act comedy , entitled Follow tlie Leader , which is cleverly acted by Miss Kathleen Irwin and Mr . Herbert , and followed by the fanciful conceit , Birds in thoir Little Nests Agree .