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The first installation ceremony of the day xvas that of the VV . M . and officers of the Goede Hoop ( Dutch Constitution ) , which took place in the temple of that lodge at noon , the Installing Officer being Bro . P . G . M . D . P . Faure . The sister lodges under the several Constitutions xvere xvell represented , and the most hearty congratulations were extended to Bro . Advocate Juta upon his installation as Master of this lodge . The following is a list of the

officebearers xvho xvere severally invested xvith their descriptive collars : Bros . H . P . du Preez , D . M . ; VV . L . Bovell , S . W . ; C . J . Muller , J . W . ; Johan Jansen , Orator ; R . VV . Robins , Treas . ; J . de V . Heckroodt , Sec . ; H . Ruperti , Master of Ceremonies ; C . M . de Wet , Ambassador ; S . N . Ponder , Almoner ; J . J . Jantzen , Architect ; J . C . Piton , ist Prep . ; G . H . Bindon , 2 nd Prep . ; F . H . Skead , Dep . Orator ; P . J . van Coller , Dep . Sec . ; P .

Ahnelt , Dep . Treas . ; De de XI . Leibbrandt , Dep . Ambassador ; G . J . Hoffman , Treas . Benevolent Fund ; E . L . E . Brandt , I . G . ; K . N . de Kock , Dep . Master of Ceremonies ; L . Knab , Org . ; and A . J . Roux , Tyler . From here the brethren proceeded to the Temple in Roeland-street , to be present at the installation of the W . M . and officers of the British ( 334 E . C ) and the W . M . and officers of the Carnarx-on ( 1735 E . C . ) lodges . The

gathering xvas a large one and included a great many visitors from the country lodges . The lodge having been opened in due form , was taken command of by R . W . District G . Master , C . A . Fairbridge , and the officers of the District Grand Lodge of South Africa fVV . Div . ) , Bro . T . J . C Inglesby , the VV . M . elect of the British , occupying the S . W . chair , and Bro . S . Giddy , the retiring W ' . M ., the J . VV . chair . Bro . P . M . Riddelsdell xvas appointed

installing officer , and performed the ceremony in an impressive manner , the S . VV . chair being occupied b y P . D . G . R ., Bro . VV . M . Webster , while Bro . Inglesby took over the duties of VV . M . The retiring Master , Bro . R . VV . S . Giddy , having been invested xvith the collar of I . P . M ., the officers of the lod ^ e xvere then invested as folloxvs : Bros . H . G . Morton , S . VV . ; T . VV . Cairncross , J . W . ; I . W . Wells , Treas . ; VV . E . Goodman , Sec ; R .

Day , S . D . ; R . Standford , J . D . ; W . J . Hadfield , Org . ; J . Hendy , G . Stigant , VV . Cairncross , and J . A . Floreen , Stewards ; Searle , I . G . ; and G . Wright , Tyler . In the course of the ceremony the I . P . M ., Bro . Giddy , took the opportunity of paying a high and well deserved compliment to the services of the Secretary , Bro . W . E . Goodman . It had been intended , be said , to present him on this occasion with a jexvel , as a token of the appreciation

in which his services xvere held by the lodge . Unfortunately , hoxvever , the jexvel itself had not yet arrived , but he , the I . P . M ., felt it to be only right to thus publicly acknowledge the manner in xvhich their genial and energetic Secretary had fufilled the duties of Secretary . The moment the jewel arrived he would have the greatest pleasure in handing- it to him . A fexv complimentary remarks xvere also paid to the Secretary by the VV . M .

The R . W . D . G . M . then proceeded to reobligate Bro . G . Brittain as VV . M . of the Carnarvon Lodge , after xvhich the officers were invested as follows ; Bros , the Very Rev . Dean Clarke , S . VV . ; G . Richardson , J . VV . ; H . A . Bam , Treas . ; J . H . Shipley , Sec ; Stanley , S . D . ; Shipley , J . D . ; Watson , I . G . ; and G . Wright , Tyler . The Dist . Grand Master said he had to announce with the deepest regret , in xvhich he was sure all the brethren xvould share , that

the address usually given by the Grand Chaplain , the Dean of Cape Toxvn , would be omitted this year in consequence of the serious illness of the dean [ s father . The address to the Master and Wardens xx-as delivered by Bro . Riddelsdell , P . M ., and that to the lodge in general by Bro . D . G . R . Webster . Having marched round the grounds of the lodge in accordance xvith ancient form , a number of the brethren then

proceeded to assist at the installation of the VV . M . and ofiicers of the Lome Lodge ( G 54 S . C ) , xvhich took place in the Temple of Goede Trouxv in St . john's-street . Bro . Capt . Penfold xvas re-elected and duly installed as R . W . M ., and the other officers xvere as folloxvs : Bros . VV . McLeod , D . M . ; D . Robertson , S . M . ; J . Tibbits , W . S . W . ; S . E . M . Ross , VV . J . VV . ; A . Rawbone , S . D . ; VV . H . Dunklev , I . D . ; I . L . Cobbin , I . G . ; and 1 . White . Tvler .

The banquets took place in the evening , and at each the usual Masonic toast list xvas done full honour to . The ofiicers of Grand Lodge and the British and Carnarvon Lodges sat down to a most inviting-looking table laid out under the superintendence of Bro . Wright at the lodge in Roeland-street . 'The District Grand Master presided , and xvas supported by the Hon . R . Southey , P . P . G . M . ; W . T . Hawthorn , D . D . G . M . ; the W . Ms , of the British and

Carnarvon Lodges , & z . ; and the evening xvas enjoyably spent . At the Goede Hoop the nexvly-installed VV . M ., Advocate Juta , presided , supported by the D . G . M . M ., J . H . Hofmeyr ; the P . G . M ., D . P . Faure ; H . P . du Preez , D . M . ; and others . Here , too , a capital banquet had been provided by Bro . Roux , and during the evening several interesting speeches xvere made in proposing and responding to the . several toasts . The customary

congratulations xvere exchanged betxveen the txvo lodges , a deputation consisting of District Grand Registrar Webster , Secretary VV . E . Goodman , and Bro . P . J . Aubin , having been deputed by the District Grand Master to convey the good wishes of the officers and brethren attending the joint banquet to the W . M . and brethren of the Goede Hoop , while a deputation , consisting of Bros . De Wet , "iton , and Leibbrandt , conveyed a similar expression of

good feeling to the Grand Officers and British and Carnarvon Lodges from the Goede Hoop . The officers and brethren of the Lome also dined together in the evening , hut this xvas rather more in the nature of a prix-ate gathering 'nan an ordinary banquet . This morning the installation of the W . M . and officers of the Goede Trouxv Lodge ( Dutch Constitution ) xvill take

Place , folloxved by a banquet in the evening . The folloxving are the ofiicers xvho have been elected : Bros . O . Dalton Douallier , W . M . ; H . W . Dieprink , D . M . ; A . Zoutcndyk , ^• W . ; M . Brasch , J . W . ; H . VV . Dieprink , Orator ; J . L . Commaille , Sec ; N . M . Mclntyre , Treas . ; A . Roll , Ambassador ; H . Jones , M . C . ; R . Stuart , Almoner ; T . P . Miles , Architect ; T . A . Smart , Preceptor ; F . J . J . Shipper , Org . ; and G . Villa , I . G .

oir Edwin Saunders , dental surgeon to her majest y the Queen , has presented the leasehold premises , . * 39 > Leicester-square , adjoining the Dental Hospital of in ? - ? ?* and valued a' £ 2400 . to the authorities of that nstitution for the purpose of its enlargement .

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Miss Caroline Hill has just been married in America to Mr . Herbert Keleey , also an actor . # # * Lord Garmoyle , eldest son of Earl Cairns , is going- to marry in the autumn Miss Fortescue , who is playing in "Iolanthe " at the Savoy . She xvill practically then win a peer's hand . In the opera she has many such suitors . # * *

The Lyceum closed on Saturday , Bro . Henry Irving making an eloquent and opportune speech at the close . Again and again were he and Miss Terry called before the curtain . To a person thc xvhole audience rose and xvished a hearty " good-bye . "

* # * Mr . Charles Wyndham and his company have arrived in Liverpool from America . Before landing they gave an entertainment on board for the benefit of the Liverpool Orphanage , xvhich realised a goodly sum . This is another example of the charity of the theatrical profession . # #

* = At the Avenue "A Dream , or , Binks ' s Photographic Gallery , " a musical satire on photography , has taken the place of genuine comic opera . Mr . Willie Edouin has been in London before , but this time he brings from America a number of new amusing characters and a select company of ladies and gentlemen . The piece is a mixture of drama , comedy , burlesque , and comic opera . It begins and leads to nothing . Nevertheless an evening ' s

good amusement can be found at the Avenue just noxv . One may almost say it is written for Mr . Willie Edouin ' s gratification , as were it not for him the thing xvould be flat . There are several opportunities for some good songs xvith pretty harmonies . One of the chief attractions is Miss AthertonJ xvho , silting behind a picture frame , gives a representation of portraits of celebrities such as the Prince of Wales , Henry Irving , Miss Eastlake , and Rip Van Winkle . For a harmless but thin sort of entertainment xve recomour readers to go to the Avenue Theatre . #

* * " Virginia and Paul , " the last addition to comic opera , cannot be classed as a brilliant xvork . Mr . Solomon instead of writing so much , xvould do better to study a little more and compose his operas less rapidly . The present one at the Gaiety is to a great extent like operas of other composers . VVe understand that Mr . Solomon is engaged on another opera ; xve hope it xvill be more original than

Virginia and Paul . " T his comic opera being played at the Gaiety during the tour of the regular Gaiety company is chiefly remarkable for introducing to the stage a young talented popular American actress , Miss Lilian Russell . She has decided to settle in England for some years , and if one may judge from her debut , is likely to become a favourite . Miss Russell is good looking and has a fine presence . Her voice is sweet , but requires careful training .

She dances xvell . Altogether one may say there is the gi-oundxvork for a good actress and singer . VVe hardl y think in Mr . Solomon ' s opera she can be seen to the best advantage . Mr . Stephen ' s plot of " Virginia and Paul " is not by any means too clear . The principal person is one Nicholas de ViIIc , a sort of Mephistopheles . By some magic he changes the love of two couples , making Paul become the lover of Lady Magnolia , and Virginia falls

in love xvith Robinson Brownjones , a railxvay guard . VVe xvere not well able to follow the story in the second act . In the end the magic closes and the lovers are restored to one another . Miss Russell ' s song about the xvedding day is certainly her best . If a little timid , she is alxvays in tune , and does not overact her part . It was pleasant to meet Mr . Elton again after his tour in America . I here is a song especially for him , as in " Blllee Taylor . "

Miss Maud Taylor alxvajs looks nice ; but one cannot hear a xvord of her singing . Miss Pedley and Miss de Wyndall make the most of their minor parts , and are xvelcome additions to the cast . VVe are sorry to see Mr . Arthur Williarm so unsuited xvith a part . The railxx'ay guard , to xvhich he does justice , is not nearly a good enough character for him .

He puts into it plenty of fun ; but then one knoivs that he could do much better . We understand Mr . Williams goes to the Alhambra on its reopening . No doubt during the interim " Virginia and Paul " xvill hold together audiences at the Gaiety ; but the return of Bro . Hollingshead ' s regular company xvill be hailed xvith delight . #

# # Whatever doubts there may have been as to the xv ; isdom of producing " M . P . " xvhen reintroducing the late T . VV . Robertson ' s comedies have been set at rest by the splendid reception it has obtained at Bro . Toole ' s theatre . " M . P . " is certainly the weakest of all of Mr . Robertson ' s plays , but xvith such an excellent company as are noxv playing it , it is made very interesting , and sparkles xvith plenty

of fun from beginning to end . VVe have no hesitation in saying that those xvho have not seen it before xvhen played by Bro . and Mrs . Bancroft should go and see it just noxv . VVe are not in a humour to begin a strict comparison xvith the present representation and that of years ago at the old house in Tottenham Court-road , nor do we think that the admirers of the Bancrofts will xvish to say that this comedv

is not being played by a most efficient company . The management hope to put before the London public "Caste , " "Ours , " "School , " "Home , " "Dreams , " & c . VVith such a beginning they may expect to be xvell supported by playgoers . There can be no doubt about the venture . The rights of these plays have fallen into the hands of Mr . T . VV . Robertson and Miss Maud Robertson

his sister . Mr . Robertson says it is his strict intention to abide by all the good traditions of the past , and to , endeavour to do that justice in their reproduction to which xve have been accustomed , and xvhich xvas due to the very admirable manner in which Bro . and Mrs . Bancroft alxvays presented the pieces to the

public Messrs . Robertson and Bruce , in arranging xvith Bro . Toole for the first revival of " M . P ., " had the object in view of producing it in the theatre most adapted in size to that in which it originally saw the light , so that together xvith the best talent available to recreate the characters employed , it might have the author ' s intentions rigidly

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carried out . Mr . Robertson hopes that in this , his first London venture , he may not onl y have our best wishes in the present , but the approbation of the public in the future , and with their aid to keep his father ' s hitherto honoured name and memory as fresh in the minds of to-day as in the past . It is true there did seem a little doubt

whether the interest of a play founded on the general election times of open voting xvould have so much interest now xve have resorted to the ballot ; and also that a play in which the love making is simple and without excitement xvould hold an audience together . But , as we have said , these doubts are banished .

# # * For several reasons we have been unable ere this to notice the successful and powerful play of M . Sardou , translated by Mr . Herman Merivaleforthc EnHish stage . Bro . Bancroft did xvell to purchase the En g lish rights of representation , and to enlist Mrs . Bernard Beere in the cast . It is a great step from Robertson ' s comedies , xvhich the Haymarket have latel y producedto a French

, modern melodrama . The performance altogether is of a kind to arouse sharp excitement . The dialogue has been translated as closely as possible and the characters left unchanged . The results have justified the action . But not only that , Mrs . Bernard Beere xvent to Paris and carefully studied Mdme Bernhardt ' s rendering of " Fedora" and is now playing in the most painstaking xvay of the celebrated French actress . Her gestures have been closelv rnmtvt _

Every one knew of the way " Fedora " had been received in rrance and it xvas thc problem to be solved xvould Mrs . Bernard Beere as an actress represent her character as Mdme Bernhardt , xvould Mr . Merivale as adapter , and Bro . Bancroft as manager , make it the talk of London as it has been in Paris ? The ansxver can onl y be Yes . There are many who saw it played in French at the Gaiety a few weeks ago and prefer the Haymarket production . Mrs .

Bernard Beere has never done anything better . She is to be credited with a fine piece of carefully studied acting and such as fexv of our actresses can hope to surpass . 1 he plot of " Fedora " is somewhat familiar . The first act opens xvith a scene in xvhich Fedora vows by the deathbed of her betrothed to avenge herself upon his murderer , xvhom she strongly suspects to be Louis I panoff . The dying man is brought home to his house at St . Petersburgat midnight , xvhere

l'edora anxiously awaits him . Mrs . Beere xvell expresses her agitalion before the police ofiicers , xvho cannot at once arrest the murderer . In the second act Fedora has followed Ipanoff to Paris . She vows she will bring him to her feet and xvring from him the confession of his crime . She believes him to have been connected in a Nihilist plot , and as this offence , being political , cannot be punished in a foreign country , she proceeds to obtain a punishment by of her

means own , legal or not . She confides to her friend , M . de Siriex , one of the French Embassy at St . Petersburg , her suspicion and scheme fur avenging herself . De Siriex is of great help xvith his cautionary advice . He sees that Fedoia is half in lovexvilh the man she expects is the murderer of her betrothed . She makes use of the Countess Olga , xvhose flirtation xvith a fiddler or any one who approaches her is the only piece of comed y in the play . At the countes

s ' s house Fedora is told b y Ipanoff , xvhen he has declared his love for her , that he killed her former love , though she only knoivs noxv that he was ignorant of the light in which they stood to one another . The conversation is broken off here b y a ruse of FdJora , to be resumed in the evening . In the meanwhile she places secret police outside her rooms , who have instructions to carry off Ipanoff at the dead of ( he night xvhen he will be leaving herand take him to

, Russia , xvheie she xvill folloxv him . But when the conversation is resumed she learns that Ipanoff had some justification for taking her lover ' s life . He tells Fedora how he was married and loved his wife passionately , and that he found out that his wife and Fedora ' s husband met one another frequently ami when he traced his wife ' s guilt he killed her betrayer . When she throxvs her arms round lpanoff ' s neckbavin" - learnt the

, truth , Mrs . Beere , by her picturesque energy in the closing of the act , obtains a ivell-deserved triumph . At the risk of her oxvn character , she keeps him in her oxvn apartments that he may not go out to be arrested by the men whom she herself has set there and yet dare not confess to him . In the last act Ipanoff discovers who it is has traced him from toxvn to town and set spies at him , that every movement of his is knoxvn and everv letter ooened

and read . He has never been able to comprehend this . By her betrayal of him she has indirectly been the means of the deaths of his mother and brother , to both of xvhom he was devotedly attached . We xvere in such a bad position for hearing that xve xvere unable to understand how Fedora caused the deaths of his brother and mother . He now turns for revenge . By this time they are married . He dashes his wife from him

, whilst she xvinds her loving arms around his neck . In her extremity she takes poison , not being able to bear the reproaches , and dies at the feet of I panoff . This last act is altogether the most thrilling . First , the husband learning that it is his xvife who has betrayed him and his family ; his sorrow for the deaths of his mother and brother ; then his cry for vengeance ; then his thrusting Fedora from him , and her piteous appeals for forgiveness xvhich he

cannot grant ; then her elaborate death scene , full of startling details . Mr . Co / hlan , xvho plays Ipanoff , grasps the fact trat xvhen a man is deeply wronged and shows his anger he does not necessarily speak in his loudest conversational tone . Bro . Bancroft is Jean de Siriex , and Miss Calhoun , the American actiess , is the Countess Olga , Mrs . Bancroft

having gone abioad for a holiday . The other characters , of which there are several , although in the hands of lirst-class artistes , do not call for any special mention . Bro . Capt . Bashford , brother-in-law of Mrs . Bancroft , is now the secretary or managtr of the theatre . A new comedy by Mr . A . VV . Pinero will be the next production here .

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