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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Ross And Cromarty.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ROSS AND CROMARTY .
THIS newly constituted Lodge held its first meeting in the Masonic Hall , Dingwall , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., Bro . Sir Hector Munro R . W . P . G . M . presiding . The following brethren signed the attendance book : —Bros . Sir Hector Munro P . M ., Alex . Naughty R . W . M ., Pingal
Lodge ; Thomas Mackenzie P . M ., Andrew Maitland R . W . M . St . Dnthns ; Wm . C . Joass P . M ., Wm . Lemon P . M . D . Macmillan P . G . S ., A . Henderson S . W . Fingal , Alox . J . Dallas S . W . St . Duthus , Sir Arthur G . R . Mackenzie J . W ., Rev . Wm . Thompson Chaplain , Fingal ; Colin
Mackenzie J . W . St . Duthus . The Master and Wardens of Fortrose Lodge , Stornoway , were unavoidably absent , and Cromarty Lodgo being dormant , only the St . Duthus and Fingal Lodges , as will be seen , were represented .
R . W . P . G . M . Bro . Sir Hector Munro , having produced his commission from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , it was read by Bro . D . Macmillan Provincial Grand Secretary . Sir Hector then proceeded , with the assistance of the Provinoial Grand Secretary , to instal the following Commission Officers : —
Sir Arthur G . R . Mackenzie ... Depute Prov . G . Master Sheriff Mackenzie S . W . Wm . C . Joass J . W . Rev . William Thompson , B . D . ... Chaplain . John Mackenzie Treasurer .
Alex . Naughty Senior Deacon . Wm . Lemon Junior Deacon . And . Maitland Architect . Alex . Wallace Jeweller . Chas . Camming Bible Bearer .
Heotor Smith Sword Bearer . Peter Blair Dir . of Cers . Wm . Mackenzio Dir , of Music . Wm . Morris Standard Bearer .
R . Finlayson ") 0 , , A . F . Joass j Stewards . Alex . Henderson Inner Guard . Donald Fraser Tyler .
Before the Lodge was closed , it was resolved that a large deputation of Provincial Grand Lodge should accompany R . W . P . G . M . on his visitation to Fortrose Lodge , Stornoway , on Friday , tho 20 th inst ., to assist in the investiture of Bros . Edward Tucker as Provincial Grand Senior Warden , and Hector Smith as Provincial Grand Sword Bearer .
Mr . Severne Taylor , iron merchant , of Holly Dene , Charnwood Street , Derby , was buried in the Uttoxeter Road Cemetery , amidst many signs of sorrow and regret . The remains were first taken to St . Andrew ' s Church , •which the deceased gentleman formerly attended , and
where the first part of tho service was condacted by the Rev . R . Hey , vicar . The deceased was a highly respected Freemason , and many members of the Craft were present , wearing sprigs of acacia , amongst the number being the Hon . C . W . Trollope ( Bakewell ) , the Rev . T . Orrell , Aid . Woodiwiss , J . P ., and many otherB .
On the 17 th inst ., the remains of the late Bro . Mark Douglass , of 7 Salem Street , Sunderland , were interred at Ryhope Road Cemetery . The relatives of the deceased
and a considerable number of private friends followed his remains to the grave . The Rev . Canon Mathie , St . Paul ' s , officiated at the Cemetery . The Masonic Brethren who followed the cortege were about fifty in number .
Writing of the Craft , I observe that a good Masonic record bas just been published , and local brethren of the mystic tie , especial ) / those who were active with him in the Province , will welcome Bro . G . W . F . Loftus' copious " Reminiscences of 26 years of Freemasonry ; by a P . P . Grand Officer of Norfolk . " It U hand-somel y got up , and appropriately bound in purple and gold , and it in
dedicated to the W . M . and brethren of tho Doric Lodge , 1193 , Wymondham , where he has been a frequent W . M . Tho book is loll of anecdotes , from the night of Bro . Lottos' initiation afc Lodgo Noew . l in 186 'i to the present period , under the regime of four R . W . P . G . M . ' s — Cabbell , Morgan , Walpob > , and Suffield ; and ranging from such grave subjects as the great Thorpe accident , ] n whioh many brethren
after attending a Lodge convecration came UPac !;^ 'ig invoked , to trivialites like the spoiling of the Rev . Bro . Rnst ' s sipron at North Waleharn . Things are a bit mixed , but the little volume will nevertheless prove interesting locaUy . Bro . Lofius has long left , Braconash for " Tne Garden of England , " where at Bromley bo still takes on interest in all good social , political , and benevolent movements . —Norwich Argus .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Grlobe . —We must congratulate Mr . Normin Forbes upon hia revival of "Tho Parvenu , " a comedy by Mr . G . W . Godfrey , originally producod at tho old Crarl Theatre , in 1832 . Though somewhat following tho school of T . W . Robertson , tho piece is brightly and pleasantly written , and appeals strongly to the susceptibilities of the audienc 9 . The author endeavours to show that
" true hearts aro more than coronets , and simple faith than Norman bloud , " and for thi 8 purpose introduces a line , manly , independent fellow of tho people , who bas ris 9 n by bis own ondeavours to tho position of M . P ., as opposed to a mean-spirited impecunious soion of the upper classes . The result is obvious , so that when the goodnatured Mr . Ledger triumphs over Sir Fulke Pottigrow , we do not
accept the verdict altogether , but agree that there are exceptions to every rale . The entire caste is fresh to the piece , and we therefore witness an entirely new performance . Mr . Harry Paulton gives a very different rendering to the character of Ledger to that presented by Mr . G . W . Anson , the humorous scenes being more broadly defined ; but . his principal scene with Gwendoline Pettigrew is
intensely pathetic , and elioited hearty applause . Mr . Ian Robertson gives au effective representation of the pretentious baronet ; Mr . William Herbert is excellent as the young artist , Claude Glynne j and Mr . Sugden is an agreeable representative of the Hon . Charloa Tracey . Of the ladies , Miss Fanny Coleman stands first , with her most artistic impersonation of the husband-hunting Lady Pettigrew ; Misa Lucy Buckstone is a charming Gwendoline , while Ledger ' s
daughter is pleasantly played by Miss Laura Liudon . Mr . Walter Johnstono has provided a pretty scone , which represents the disputed piece of land betweon the two gentlemen ' s estates , whereon the action is supposed to tako place . The programme still includes Mr . W , G . Wills' version of " Gringoire , " with Mr . Forbes as the fortunate poet , so that altogether a capital entertainment is provided . On account of tho success attending the revival , a matinee of " The Parvenn" will be given to-day , Saturday , at two o ' olock .
Avenue . —This house has now passed into the hands of Mr . Henry Lee , who has revived the romantic drama of " Monte Cristo , " with Mr . Charles Warren as Edmond Dantes , a varied part to which he does full jnstioe . He enters with spirit into the light hearted scenes , and is equally effective where force and dignity are required . The really beautifnl soliloquy in the last act , where
Dantes realises the impotence of his vengeance , is admirably given , and evoked loud applause . Miss Jessie Millward is well placed as Mercedes , Mr . J . G . Grabame renders Fernand with due regard to the text , and Mr . L . Lablache is also exceedingly good as Danglars . The small part of the drunken Caderonse is well played by Mr . J . G . Taylor , and tho various disguises of the scheming Noirtier nro
effectively sustained by Mr . Henry Lee . Messrs . J . B . Cranford and E . H . Vanderfelt loud material assistance as Do Villefort and Albert , while Miss Elsie Chester , Miss Helena Dacre , atid Messrs . J , A . Howell , C . Fulton , and Geo . Warde represent the remaining characters . Wonders in the way of scenic arrangements have boen
done with the small stage , and the costumes of the period are faithfully reproduced . The piece is watched with keen interest by tho audience , who testify their appreciation of the actors' efforts at the termination of each act . Mr . Branson Howard ' s comedy , "The Henrietta , " is in preparation , and will shortly be produced .
Terry s Tneatre will remain closed Monday , Tuesday and Wednes . day next , re-opening Thursday evening with Arthur L'lw ' s new 3 Act Farce "Culprits , " in which will be seen Messrs . Edward Terry , Fred Kaye , H . De Lange , Walter Everard , Q . V . Esmond , Hubert Soutar ; Mesdames Sophie Larkin , Eliuore Leyshon , Alice Yorko Eva Moore and Susie Vaughan .
Holborn Choral Society . —A small but promising band of amateurs , who take unto themselves the designation of the Holborn Choral Society , gave a performance , on Tuesday last , at the Holborn Towu Hall . For the opening night of their seventh season the conductor , Bro . J . T . Hutchinson , bad provided a miscellaneous programme for the first part of tho entertainment , while Mr . John
Francis Barnett s familiar cantata , '' The Ancient Mariner , " formed the chief attraction during the second parr . Coleridge ' s piotnresqne poem was rendered in a mnnuer creditable to its exponents . Perhaps sufficient attention had not been paid to the orchestral accompaniments , bnt Messrs . Harvey Lohr and S . R . Philpot , the gentlemen who presided at the pianoforte and harmonium
respectively , acquitted themselves efficiently . Mr . Burnett certainl y followed tho varying moods of his poet with no little success when he composed " The Ancient Mariner , " and for thin reason , if for no other , his music must always domand especial care and watchfulness on the part of its interpreters . The ever changing emotions
expressed in the score were prodnced ou this occasion with moie distinctness than characterisied the enunciation b y tho choir of their words . But tho Holborn Choral Society is , comparatively speaking in its youfi , but , under the careful and scholarly training it wilt receive at tho bands of Bro . Hutchinson , sve may hope for great improvement as time rolls on .
Tl'OCadero MusiO Hall . —Thi-t comfortable place of amusement ; having bfen thoroughly redecorated fchrnnshont , by Messrs . MuLnchlanand Sons , now preseuta a pre'ty and cheerful appearance while a liberal nse of tho ehictno li / hr , cii'i-fs a vwy brilliant etl ' oot ' Mr . Sara Adams is , howevfr , too astute i cuanarerto r ly merely upon the convenience of his bou-e , and ha * provided an excellent
programme , which has proved highly fiocpptable to his patrons . Old favourites like Charle 3 Collftto , Ar hm- b ' myl , Jolly Nash , and Charles Godfrey are associated with newer ctudidutes for popular favour , and all work well to secure thednsr ^ l r ^ nlf . j \ f jag jg | , j oe \ a young ait ' tsta with a line sopr wio voice , m ike . * her first appearance here , £ 'id tho uimblo Ida Heath has some pretty dances . An inter ,
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Ross And Cromarty.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ROSS AND CROMARTY .
THIS newly constituted Lodge held its first meeting in the Masonic Hall , Dingwall , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., Bro . Sir Hector Munro R . W . P . G . M . presiding . The following brethren signed the attendance book : —Bros . Sir Hector Munro P . M ., Alex . Naughty R . W . M ., Pingal
Lodge ; Thomas Mackenzie P . M ., Andrew Maitland R . W . M . St . Dnthns ; Wm . C . Joass P . M ., Wm . Lemon P . M . D . Macmillan P . G . S ., A . Henderson S . W . Fingal , Alox . J . Dallas S . W . St . Duthus , Sir Arthur G . R . Mackenzie J . W ., Rev . Wm . Thompson Chaplain , Fingal ; Colin
Mackenzie J . W . St . Duthus . The Master and Wardens of Fortrose Lodge , Stornoway , were unavoidably absent , and Cromarty Lodgo being dormant , only the St . Duthus and Fingal Lodges , as will be seen , were represented .
R . W . P . G . M . Bro . Sir Hector Munro , having produced his commission from the Grand Lodge of Scotland , it was read by Bro . D . Macmillan Provincial Grand Secretary . Sir Hector then proceeded , with the assistance of the Provinoial Grand Secretary , to instal the following Commission Officers : —
Sir Arthur G . R . Mackenzie ... Depute Prov . G . Master Sheriff Mackenzie S . W . Wm . C . Joass J . W . Rev . William Thompson , B . D . ... Chaplain . John Mackenzie Treasurer .
Alex . Naughty Senior Deacon . Wm . Lemon Junior Deacon . And . Maitland Architect . Alex . Wallace Jeweller . Chas . Camming Bible Bearer .
Heotor Smith Sword Bearer . Peter Blair Dir . of Cers . Wm . Mackenzio Dir , of Music . Wm . Morris Standard Bearer .
R . Finlayson ") 0 , , A . F . Joass j Stewards . Alex . Henderson Inner Guard . Donald Fraser Tyler .
Before the Lodge was closed , it was resolved that a large deputation of Provincial Grand Lodge should accompany R . W . P . G . M . on his visitation to Fortrose Lodge , Stornoway , on Friday , tho 20 th inst ., to assist in the investiture of Bros . Edward Tucker as Provincial Grand Senior Warden , and Hector Smith as Provincial Grand Sword Bearer .
Mr . Severne Taylor , iron merchant , of Holly Dene , Charnwood Street , Derby , was buried in the Uttoxeter Road Cemetery , amidst many signs of sorrow and regret . The remains were first taken to St . Andrew ' s Church , •which the deceased gentleman formerly attended , and
where the first part of tho service was condacted by the Rev . R . Hey , vicar . The deceased was a highly respected Freemason , and many members of the Craft were present , wearing sprigs of acacia , amongst the number being the Hon . C . W . Trollope ( Bakewell ) , the Rev . T . Orrell , Aid . Woodiwiss , J . P ., and many otherB .
On the 17 th inst ., the remains of the late Bro . Mark Douglass , of 7 Salem Street , Sunderland , were interred at Ryhope Road Cemetery . The relatives of the deceased
and a considerable number of private friends followed his remains to the grave . The Rev . Canon Mathie , St . Paul ' s , officiated at the Cemetery . The Masonic Brethren who followed the cortege were about fifty in number .
Writing of the Craft , I observe that a good Masonic record bas just been published , and local brethren of the mystic tie , especial ) / those who were active with him in the Province , will welcome Bro . G . W . F . Loftus' copious " Reminiscences of 26 years of Freemasonry ; by a P . P . Grand Officer of Norfolk . " It U hand-somel y got up , and appropriately bound in purple and gold , and it in
dedicated to the W . M . and brethren of tho Doric Lodge , 1193 , Wymondham , where he has been a frequent W . M . Tho book is loll of anecdotes , from the night of Bro . Lottos' initiation afc Lodgo Noew . l in 186 'i to the present period , under the regime of four R . W . P . G . M . ' s — Cabbell , Morgan , Walpob > , and Suffield ; and ranging from such grave subjects as the great Thorpe accident , ] n whioh many brethren
after attending a Lodge convecration came UPac !;^ 'ig invoked , to trivialites like the spoiling of the Rev . Bro . Rnst ' s sipron at North Waleharn . Things are a bit mixed , but the little volume will nevertheless prove interesting locaUy . Bro . Lofius has long left , Braconash for " Tne Garden of England , " where at Bromley bo still takes on interest in all good social , political , and benevolent movements . —Norwich Argus .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Grlobe . —We must congratulate Mr . Normin Forbes upon hia revival of "Tho Parvenu , " a comedy by Mr . G . W . Godfrey , originally producod at tho old Crarl Theatre , in 1832 . Though somewhat following tho school of T . W . Robertson , tho piece is brightly and pleasantly written , and appeals strongly to the susceptibilities of the audienc 9 . The author endeavours to show that
" true hearts aro more than coronets , and simple faith than Norman bloud , " and for thi 8 purpose introduces a line , manly , independent fellow of tho people , who bas ris 9 n by bis own ondeavours to tho position of M . P ., as opposed to a mean-spirited impecunious soion of the upper classes . The result is obvious , so that when the goodnatured Mr . Ledger triumphs over Sir Fulke Pottigrow , we do not
accept the verdict altogether , but agree that there are exceptions to every rale . The entire caste is fresh to the piece , and we therefore witness an entirely new performance . Mr . Harry Paulton gives a very different rendering to the character of Ledger to that presented by Mr . G . W . Anson , the humorous scenes being more broadly defined ; but . his principal scene with Gwendoline Pettigrew is
intensely pathetic , and elioited hearty applause . Mr . Ian Robertson gives au effective representation of the pretentious baronet ; Mr . William Herbert is excellent as the young artist , Claude Glynne j and Mr . Sugden is an agreeable representative of the Hon . Charloa Tracey . Of the ladies , Miss Fanny Coleman stands first , with her most artistic impersonation of the husband-hunting Lady Pettigrew ; Misa Lucy Buckstone is a charming Gwendoline , while Ledger ' s
daughter is pleasantly played by Miss Laura Liudon . Mr . Walter Johnstono has provided a pretty scone , which represents the disputed piece of land betweon the two gentlemen ' s estates , whereon the action is supposed to tako place . The programme still includes Mr . W , G . Wills' version of " Gringoire , " with Mr . Forbes as the fortunate poet , so that altogether a capital entertainment is provided . On account of tho success attending the revival , a matinee of " The Parvenn" will be given to-day , Saturday , at two o ' olock .
Avenue . —This house has now passed into the hands of Mr . Henry Lee , who has revived the romantic drama of " Monte Cristo , " with Mr . Charles Warren as Edmond Dantes , a varied part to which he does full jnstioe . He enters with spirit into the light hearted scenes , and is equally effective where force and dignity are required . The really beautifnl soliloquy in the last act , where
Dantes realises the impotence of his vengeance , is admirably given , and evoked loud applause . Miss Jessie Millward is well placed as Mercedes , Mr . J . G . Grabame renders Fernand with due regard to the text , and Mr . L . Lablache is also exceedingly good as Danglars . The small part of the drunken Caderonse is well played by Mr . J . G . Taylor , and tho various disguises of the scheming Noirtier nro
effectively sustained by Mr . Henry Lee . Messrs . J . B . Cranford and E . H . Vanderfelt loud material assistance as Do Villefort and Albert , while Miss Elsie Chester , Miss Helena Dacre , atid Messrs . J , A . Howell , C . Fulton , and Geo . Warde represent the remaining characters . Wonders in the way of scenic arrangements have boen
done with the small stage , and the costumes of the period are faithfully reproduced . The piece is watched with keen interest by tho audience , who testify their appreciation of the actors' efforts at the termination of each act . Mr . Branson Howard ' s comedy , "The Henrietta , " is in preparation , and will shortly be produced .
Terry s Tneatre will remain closed Monday , Tuesday and Wednes . day next , re-opening Thursday evening with Arthur L'lw ' s new 3 Act Farce "Culprits , " in which will be seen Messrs . Edward Terry , Fred Kaye , H . De Lange , Walter Everard , Q . V . Esmond , Hubert Soutar ; Mesdames Sophie Larkin , Eliuore Leyshon , Alice Yorko Eva Moore and Susie Vaughan .
Holborn Choral Society . —A small but promising band of amateurs , who take unto themselves the designation of the Holborn Choral Society , gave a performance , on Tuesday last , at the Holborn Towu Hall . For the opening night of their seventh season the conductor , Bro . J . T . Hutchinson , bad provided a miscellaneous programme for the first part of tho entertainment , while Mr . John
Francis Barnett s familiar cantata , '' The Ancient Mariner , " formed the chief attraction during the second parr . Coleridge ' s piotnresqne poem was rendered in a mnnuer creditable to its exponents . Perhaps sufficient attention had not been paid to the orchestral accompaniments , bnt Messrs . Harvey Lohr and S . R . Philpot , the gentlemen who presided at the pianoforte and harmonium
respectively , acquitted themselves efficiently . Mr . Burnett certainl y followed tho varying moods of his poet with no little success when he composed " The Ancient Mariner , " and for thin reason , if for no other , his music must always domand especial care and watchfulness on the part of its interpreters . The ever changing emotions
expressed in the score were prodnced ou this occasion with moie distinctness than characterisied the enunciation b y tho choir of their words . But tho Holborn Choral Society is , comparatively speaking in its youfi , but , under the careful and scholarly training it wilt receive at tho bands of Bro . Hutchinson , sve may hope for great improvement as time rolls on .
Tl'OCadero MusiO Hall . —Thi-t comfortable place of amusement ; having bfen thoroughly redecorated fchrnnshont , by Messrs . MuLnchlanand Sons , now preseuta a pre'ty and cheerful appearance while a liberal nse of tho ehictno li / hr , cii'i-fs a vwy brilliant etl ' oot ' Mr . Sara Adams is , howevfr , too astute i cuanarerto r ly merely upon the convenience of his bou-e , and ha * provided an excellent
programme , which has proved highly fiocpptable to his patrons . Old favourites like Charle 3 Collftto , Ar hm- b ' myl , Jolly Nash , and Charles Godfrey are associated with newer ctudidutes for popular favour , and all work well to secure thednsr ^ l r ^ nlf . j \ f jag jg | , j oe \ a young ait ' tsta with a line sopr wio voice , m ike . * her first appearance here , £ 'id tho uimblo Ida Heath has some pretty dances . An inter ,