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Treas . ; R . Singleton , W . M . 97 ; J . Hudson , P . P . G . Stwd . 5 T . Burlinson , So ; W . Vincent , 97 ; G . F . Allan , P . G . S . B . ; J . G . Smith , P . P . G . D . ; M . Corbitt , P . P . G . D . ; John Wood , P . P . J . G . W . Durham ; W . Potts , I . P . M . ; R . H . Dickenson , P . M . ; John Watt , W . M . ; J . C . Wilson , P . P . G . P ., 636 ; J . M . Winter , I . P . M . 1 S 63 ; J . Robertson ;

G . Coates , W . M . 1427 ; J . H . Beckenham , W . M . ; Rev . W . Bowlan , P . P . G . C . ; H . Hotham , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . A . Potter , P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland ; D . Whitehead , P . P . G . O . ; J . H . Tansley ; R . Ferry ; W . M . Pybus , W . M . 48 ; John Moult , P . M . ; A . R . Lagg , P . M . 48 ; A . M . Loades , P . M . 636 ; John Page , P . P . A . G . D . D . C ; J .

Hrgg , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . T . Davison , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . M . Lyons , VV . M . 406 ; Jonathan Cooke , P . M . 424 ; A . Currie , P . M . 97 ; B . P . Ord , P . P . G . O . ; James Montgomery , P . P . G . P . ; J . Duckitt , P . P . G . D . ; J . Reid , P . P . G . D . ; G . Cockburn , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . H . Bentham , P . P . G . D . : R . L . Armstrong , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Eynon , P . P .

G . W . Northumberland ; Col . Alonks , P . P . J . G . W . Durham ; T . F . Armstrong , P . M . ; C . B . Ford , P . P . G . D . ; H . S . Bird , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . VV . Cummings , P . P . G . P . ; Nesbit , P . P . S . G . D .: W . S . Hughes , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Strachan , P . M . ; J . G . Youll , P . M . ; J . A . Hall , W . M . 240 ; W . A .

Malcolm , P . P . G . P . Durham ; Carmichael , VVm . Simpson , Wm . Richardson , R . Milburn , D . F . Wilson , L . Crawford , Maxwell , Edington , J . I . Bagnall , Walter Blakey , J . Wilson , P . P . G . W . ; j . D . Annan , P . P . G . S . of W „ & c . ; I . Walker , P . P . G . O . ; and the Rev . S . E . Pennefather .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

be Tom Taylor ' s ' * Lady Clancarty" is about H ing revived at the St . James's Theatre by _ Messrs . plare and Kendal . It is , we think , 10 years since this way was seen . Its popularity and the efficient company

who are going to play in it will make its revival welcome t ith all classes . There can be little doubt of its running to he end of the season , nor should we be surprised if the Queen were again to command Air . and Mrs . Kendal to firing- their company to give a representation of " Lady Clancarty" before her Majesty . # #

* Miss Kate Vaughan has not kept her promise to run her old English comedies each for a fortnight only . But we think she may be excused . Her revival of " The Rivals " was such a brilliant success , that any manager would be tempted to retain it . However , last Saturday " She Stoops to Conquer " took its place . Bro . Lionel Brough plays

Tony Lumpkin , Mr . Forbes Robertson , Young Marlow , and Miss Kate Vaughan , Aliss Hardcastle . VVe hope Miss Vaughan will during her season produce " The Clandestine Marriage , " "The Belle ' s Stratagem , " and some other of the less well-known classical plays which delighted our forefathers .

Our prediction respecting "The Noble Vagabond" at the Princess ' s seems likely to be realised . We vvere present at its first night , and , before we had the opportunity of reading the opinions of others vve penned our notice , which we afterwards found differed considerably from the majority of the press . The proof of the pudding

is in the eating . Many said the play would not run a month . It has now gone for two months , and so successful has Mr . Jones ' s drama turned out , that the Princess's has been engaged until the end of the season , after which probably "The Noble Vagabond" vvill go on tour . Bro ' : Charles Warner , than whom no one could play the hero with more satifaction , nightly wins the just applause of his audience .

S if > tf " The Theatre" this month is quite equal to any of its predecessors irf the information it gives of current plays , by criticisms , and of old plays , theatres , and actors . Mr . Percy Fitzgerald has an interesting article on " Former Lessees of Drury Lane . " But its chief interest relates to Mr . Clement Scott ' s ( the Editor ) reply to Mr . W . Archer , vvho , in the Pall Mall Gazette , made a savage attack on

Mr . Scott s criticism of " The Noble Vagabond in the columns of the Daily Telegraph . We expect the sale of "The Theatre" this month has increased , as Air . Clement Scott's reply was looked for in this journal . VVe differ from both these gentlemen . Air . Clement Scott , we think , was too scatheing , and Mr . Archer was too laudatory to the play , and vulgarly personal to Mr . Scott . # if •&

Last week " The Churchwarden , " at the Olympic , was played for the 100 th time , and drew a crowded house from floor to ceiling—in fact , so great was the demand for seats that the " House Full " boards were out for every part from a very early hour . The piece has proved so successful at the Crystal Palace that the directors re-engaged Bro . Terry and his company to repeat the

performance . On Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., company gave a matinrje at Oxford . At Brighton Bro . E . Terry has taken his piece twice to matinees . Owing to its success the Olympic has been engaged until Easter , when " The Churchwarden " must be withdrawn , owing to Bro . Terry's tenancy expiring , and Aliss Grace Hawthorn , the lessee , wishing to assume command .

In spite of some of the criticisms , " Hard Hit " still keeps the boards at the Haymarket . VVe were present the first night , and quite enjoyed Mr . Jones ' s latest work . It is scarcely a play one wants to see more than once , such as " | im the Penman . " There is perhaps nothing very remarkable or new in its construction , yet it is striking , and is played by a most distinguished company . Mr .

Willard has forsaken this time his usual line of the villain , and with so much success that we hope to associate his name in future with other such parts as he is playing in "Hard Hit . " Mr . Beerbohm Tree we even like better than in "Jim the Penman . " He gives us a most studied character sketch of a Citv adventurer , an unscrupulous

barrister , who , not being able to make anything in his profession , floats rotten companies , and behaves as a coward tc women , and a cad to men . Mr . Kemble ' s old men are always good ; as a fussy major he is quite up to the mark . Mr . Arthur Dacre offers us nothing new ; his acting and mannerisms are always the same . Miss Mary Rorke has left those sympathetic parts she has played for so long at

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the Adelphi , in " Harbour Lights , " " In the Ranks , " and the "Colleen Bawn , " and made her audience cry from love . But the character of the adventuress in " Hard Hit" vvas , vve thought—at any rate , the first night—not quite in her line ; she is not cynical and cold-blooded enough for the part . Miss Marion Terry , whom every one—who ever enters a theatre—welcomes back to the stage , acts with

such strength and feeling , that if Mr . Jones's play turns out a success , it vvill be mainly owing to Miss Terry , and if not a draw , it will not be her fault . VVe have seen Miss Marion Terry in almost everything she has played in the different London theatres , and though she has alway won for herself a name to be classed with her famous sisters ,

yet she has never come up to her acting such as she gives us in the third and fourth acts of " Hard Hit . " There seems not to be any difference of opinion regarding this fact . VVe hope for the sake of the playgoing public that Miss M . Terry will not retire again . We strongly recommend our readers to visit the Haymarket and see the piece for themselves .

* # a Mr . Willie Edouin vvas rather unfortunate in several pieces he introduced last year , but his fortune changed with "Turned Up , " and now the little " Royalty " rings every night with laughter at "Modern Wives , " in which we are glad to say Miss Alice Atherton—his wifehas a part . The farce is an adaptation from the French ,

and gives Mr . Edouin another opportunity of displaying his skill , this time in the character of a retired hatter , who has three daughters , two of whom for the least triviality wish to separate from their husbands , whilst the third , having her sisters' example before her , wishes to break off her engagement , lt will be seen that there is abundant material there for funny situations . These are excellently

worked out by Mr . and Airs . Edouin , Mr . Selton , and Mr . Lytton Sothern , Miss Eva Wilson , and Aliss Brandon . In "Turned Up" Mr . Edouin vvas always introducing his profession of an undertaker ; in "Modern Wives" he cannot see a hat without taking it in his hands , measuring ,

and brushing it . Every one should go to the Royalty in time for the first piece , "The Coming Clown , " in which Miss Alice Atherton , as well as Mr . Edouin , distinguishes herself . It is beautifully acted , and is bound to draw one ' s sympathy . Air . Wm . Greet still is , and we hope for long will be , the acting and courteous manager of the Royalty .

» * # " Mynheer Jan , " the new comic opera at the Comedy , written by Alessrs . Harry Paulton and Mostyn Tedde , and composed by Mr . Jakobowski , is neither better norworse than the usual run of comic operas . Its plot is intricate , but that matters little . The music is tuneful , but does not strike one as being original , for where it is most

melodious one fancies to have heard it before . It is beautifully staged , and the chorus are well up to their work . The cast is first class and , must be an expensive one , as it includes such well known people as Alons . Marius , Mr . H . Paulton , Mr . T . Wyatt , Miss Kate Alunroe , Miss Camille D'Arville , Miss Alelnotte , Fand Mdme . Amadi . Many of the solos and duets are very pretty , specially those sung by

Mi ' D Arville , vvho has a sweet and clear voice , and Mr . Joseph Tapley , who has a fine tenor voice but cannot act . Al . Marius as a hot tempered old general is , as is his wont , excellent , but he ought to be content not to sing when his voice has entirely gone . Mr . Paulton is very droll , and sings the topical songs and introduces some new business in the shape of representing a scarecrow . Mr . F . Wyatt ,

of course , is lively and adds much by his dancing , but he is not furnished with such a good part as he often is . Aliss Alunroe looks charming , but has not much to do . Mr . Jakobowski ' s music , from its very familiarity , makes it appreciable . But we think the new piece will be chiefly recollected by a Spanish dance given by a Aliss Lethbridge . This will alone cause many to go and see

"Mynheer Jan" again and again . The young lady dances with grace and delicacy , and brings to one's mind the days of Aliss Kate Vaughan at the Gaiety . Aliss Lethbridge's name is new to us , but we are sure she will be heard of for a long time to come now that Miss Vaughan and Aliss Ada Wilson have retired from that line . The dresses of the choristers are most handsome , and the opera altogether reflects great credit on Miss Alelnotte , the present lessee .

The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys will hold their next regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall to-morrow ( Saturday ) . A " soiree dansante " under the auspices of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Frederick Teece , and the brethren of the Lodge of Freedom , No . 77 , Alaidstone , took place

at Host Hubbard's , New Falcon Hotel , on Wednesday evening , the 23 rd ult . The company , numbering some 120 , disporting themselves to the music of the string band of the Royal Engineers , from Chatham , until far into the small hours of the following morning , the room being handsomely decorated for the occasion with Masonic emblems .

On Thursday ( yesterday ) Miss E . Beresford Clerke , daughter of Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Sec , was presented by her mother at the " Drawing-room " held by her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace . The court train worn by Mrs . Shadwell Clerke was of dark grey Lyons velvet , bodice and train lined vvith grey satin Merveilleux to match , trimmed with bunches of daffodils and grey ribbon ; petticoat consisting of an exquisite piece

of Carrack-Ma-Cross lace , mounted on daffodil Alerveilleux , draped with same and bunches of daffodils ; head-dress , plume , and veil . Miss E . Beresford Clerke , wore a train and bodice of white Sicilienna , lined with satin , with ruche of tulle , bunches of daisies , ferns , clover , and white satin ribbon ; petticoat of white tulle , edged with fringe of daisies , caught up with bunches of same and white sat in Abon ; head-dress , plume and veil .

HOLLOWAV ' S PILLS . —Important for thc Delicate . —It is dillicult to determine which is the more trying tu the human constitutionthe damp , cold days of autumn and winter , or the keen , dry , easterly winds of spring . Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway ' s Pills , which purify the blood and act as wholesome stimulants to the skin ,

stomach , liver , bowels , and kidneys . This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger , pain , or inconvenience . No family should be without a supply of Holloway's Pills and Ointment , as by a timely recourse to them the first erring function may be reclaimed , suffering may be spared , and life saved , — [ ADVT . ]

Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The next monthly meeting of the Committee ot Alanagement of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will take place at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday next , the 9 th instant . Bro . Charles Belton has announced his intention of becoming a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer next year . Bro . Belton is Secretary of the Grand Masters '

Lodge , No . 1 , P . P . G . D . Surrey , P . M . 165 and 777 , Treas . 1 9 , P . Z . 59 , and Vice-Patron of the three Institutions . Bro . S . Beaumont , P . G . M . O ., has been unanimously re-elected for a further term of office as VV . AI . of the John O'Gaunt Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 172 , Gainsborough , Bro . C . F . Liversidge , P . P . S . G . W ., being the Treasurer , and Bro . G . Scott the Tyler for the ensuing year .

The Stoneleigh Lodge , No . 725 , which has for some years past been held at Kenilworth , has been removed to Coventry , | and vvill in future hold its meetings at the Craven Arms Hotel in the latter town . On Monday , the 21 st ult ,, the installation meeting took place , Bro . T . VV . Whitley

being installed as W . M . for the year . Bro . Kennedy , Quartermaster-Sergeant R . M , L . I ., has been elected W . M . of the Metham Lodge , No , 1205 , Stonehouse , for the ensuing year , Bro . D . Cross , Prov . G . Treas ., being at the same time re-elected Treasurer .

The annual supper of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction will take place at the Criterion , Piccadilly ( Victoria Hall ) , on Tuesday evening , March 8 , at 7 o'clock , under the chairmanship of Bro . T . A . Dickson , W . M . 1614 ; and of vvhich Bro . G . Reynolds , J . W . 1614 ,

is the Secretary . R . VV . Bro . the Earl of Zetland , Provincial Grand Master North and East Yorkshire , has arranged the Queen ' s Jubilee shall be celebrated at York on the 14 th July , one of the most prominent parts of the celebrations consisting of a special service to be held in York Minster .

Bro . Dr . W . Andrew , P . M . Dunheved Lodge , No . 7 S 9 , Launceston , has been recently furnished , by the members of his lodge , with a handsome jewel , as a sincere tribute of their respect , and in admiration of his sterling qualities as a Mason .

There was a large gathering at the Masonic ball held recently in the Guildhall Assembly-rooms , Walsail , and dancing was maintained vvith great spirit till an early hour the next morning , both hosts and guests being mutually delighted with the entertainment afforded and received .

OLYMPIA . — H . R . H . Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg visited the Paris Hippodrome at Olympia , Kensington , on Saturday last , accompanied by the children of the Duke of Connaught . Her Royal Highness and Prince Henry were good enough to express their appreciation of the performance .

The final meeting of the Board of Stewards at the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will take ( place at Freemasons' Hall to-day ( Friday ) , when the Secretary will present a statement showing its receipts and expenditure . Votes of thanks will be passed to its officers , and the Board , having completed its duty , will be dissolved .

The death has latel y been announced of the Countess Helen von Hadik , to whom , as the representative of the ancient Hungarian family of Barkoczy von Scala , the Emperor of Austria , as King of Hungary , had accorded all the rights and prerogatives of a man , and who was initiated in the Cassoria Lodge of Freemasons , though her initiation was not recognised by the authorities .

The ball given last month by the members of the Henley Lodge , No . 797 , Dartmouth , in commemoration of the Queen's jubilee , was a great success . There was a numerous and fashionable company present . The string band of the Plymouth division of the Royal Marines furnished the music , and an excellent supper was purveyed by Bro . j . W . Bodley . The proceeds vvill be handed over to the Fortescue Annuity Fund for the Aged Masons of Devonshire .

The chief business transacted at the recent meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Isle of Man related to the establishment of a Prov . G . Lodge Charity Fund , the scheme for which , was confirmed , and the most appropriate way of celebrating the Queen's Jubilee . The plans dealing with the latter were referred back to the Committee for further consideration . There was a full attendance of officers and brethren , and R . W . Bro . Major J . S . Goldie-Taubman , Prov . Grand Master , presided in person .

At a meeting of the Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers' Company , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the hall in Noble-street , Bro . Peter de Lande Long , one of the partners in the firm of Monckton , Long , and Gardner , of 18 , Lincoln's-inn-fields , vvas elected clerk by a majority of four over Air . Turner . There were eleven candidates .

The Highbury Lodge , No . 2192 , will be consecrated by Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , assisted by Bros . F . A . Philbrick , G . Registiar , as S . W . j Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D ., as J . W . j ReV * A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C , as Chaplain ; and Bro . J . H . Alatthews , P . G . Std . Bt ., as D . C .-on Monday , the

, 14 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury Railway Station-The lodge will be opened at half-past three o ' clock punctually . Bros . Edgar Bowyer is the W . M . designate , Alderman . Joseph Savory , S . W . designate , T . Hastings Miller , J . W . designate , and Bro . Chas . Fred . Hogard , P . AL 205 , acting Secretary .

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