Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , 'Tottenham Court-road , W ., when there were present Comps . W . Wingham , M . E . Z . ; S . V . Abraham , H . ; G . Deaton , J . ; H . ) . Phillips , P . Z ., Preceptor ; J . W . Harvey , Treas . ; 15 . H . Norden , S . E . ; S . Lichtenfeld , S . N . ; N . Vallentine , P . Z . ; and others .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . j . W . Harvey acting as candidate . Comp . H . J . Phillips proposed the following companions as officers for the ensuing fortnight : Comps . S . V . Abraham , M . E . Z . ; 15 . H . Norden , H . ; N . Vallentine , ] . ; and S . Lichtenfeld , P . S . The chapter was then closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . A few companions were present , and Comp . James Sims was elected M . E . Z . for the meetings to be held on the gth and 23 rd inst .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , H . ; John Davies , S . N . 733 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . N . ' S 62 , S . E . ; W . H . Wadham , 1642 , S . N . ; J .

Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; C . G . Wetzlar , 1604 , 1 st A . S . ; j Brandon , M . E . Z . S 90 ; and J . Smith , P . S . S 90 . Comp Frank West , 733 , was a visitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last con vocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exalta tion was rehearsed , Comp . Brandon being candidate Comp . West was elected a member . 'The hearty

congratulations of the companions were expressed to Comp . Dean on his restoration to health , and his presence amongst them again . This was unanimously decided to be entered on the minutes . Comp . Dean acknowledged the compliment in very feeling terms . The M . E . Z . rose in accordance with custom , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

_ STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comos . Capt . R . J . Vincent , P . Z ., H . 1329 , M . E . Z . ; G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . 169 , H . ; Schadler , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; C . H . Stone , S . N . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., P . S . ; Addington , M . E . Z .

1275 ; Wingham , A . S . ; Martin ; R . ] . Voisey , P . '/ .. S . E . 1329 , Treas . ; and Warren , Z . 134 S . " The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals , and the ceremony of installation of J . was rehearsed in excellent style by Comp . Grummant . The companions were admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was

rehearsed , Comp . Addington personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . 'The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . Capt . Vincent received

hearty congratulations for the manner in which he had worked the ceremony as M . E . Z . for the first time in this chapter . Comp . Hilton announced that he would ( by request ) work the ceremony of installation of ' / .. at the next meeting . AH business being ended , the chapter was closed .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

Grand Master ' s Council ( No . 1 ) . —This old and distinguished council met at Red Lion-square , Holborn , on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Bros . R . L . Loveland , T . I . M . ; G . Graveley , as P . D . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . C . of W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . M ., & c , Recorder ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., Marshal ; Roy , Stwd . ; Bnttam , Warder ; T . Poore , P . T . I . M . ; Baron de

Ferneres , P . G . D . M . ; N . Prower , M . A . ; Slater , Golfin , D . P . Cama , and others . Bro . Read , late of the Macdonald Council , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read I and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comps . T Faulkner , P . M ., P . Z . ; Briggs , P . M ., P . Z . ; and Augustus Harris , P . M ., & c , and , it proving to be unanimous ,

they were duly admitted , received , and greeted as members of the Cryptic Rite by Bro . Graveley . The Recorder read a letter that he had received from Mrs . Portal acknowledging the vote of condolence passed by the council at its last meeting on the death of her husband , the lamented Bro . Canon Portal , P . G . M ., & c . This letter was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The resignation of Bro . W . Glynes was received with regret . Apologies for

nonattendance were received from Bros . T . Cubitt , Dr . Pocock the Rev . W . Lemon , M . A ., Capt . W . B . Williamson , J . P . Sturtevant , Parkhou . se , T . B . Whytehead , ) . N . Frye , G . Powell , and others . The council was then closed , and the brethren adjourned tothe banquet at the Holborn Restaurant . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers . "

Bros . A . Harris and Briggs replied to the toast of "'The Newly-admitted Brethren . " The former said that he had been particularly gratified with the ritual of the four Degrees that he had taken that day . He thought that the ceremony of the Royal Master was exceedingly dramatic and impressive . He had taken nearly all the Degrees in Freemasonry , and he had never seen ceremonies better

nerformed than those carried out that afternoon . In conclusion , he said that he was under an obligation to his proposer and seconder , as well as to the brethren , in admitting him to so interesting and effective a Degree . Bro . Briggs also replied in most flattering terms in praise of the

Royal and Select Degrees . Bro . T . Poore replied on behalf of " The Past Masters ; " Bro . Read for "The Visitor ; " Bro . Walls for "The Treasurer and Recorder ; " and Bros . Lardner , Shirley , and Roy for " The Officers . " The brethren then separated .

Bro . W . G . Cavendish-Bentinck , M . P ., will in the course of the _ present month pay a visit to the American Minister at Paris , with whom he is connected by marriage . I

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

The Grand Secretary-General has issued the following balance sheet , and we have much pleasure in reproducing it in our columns : — The Treasurer-General in account with the Supreme Council , 33 ° , 30 th June , 1 SS 9 : DR . RECEIPTS . £ s . d .

To Balance in Bank , on 1 st July , 1888 ... 605 10 7 Since received—. £ 2000 Russian Bonds ... £ 2007 9 6 Dividends 391 1 11 Fees , Certificates , & c , & c . 2002 8 10 4401 0 3

. £ 5 , 006 10 10 CR . EXPENDITURE . £ s . d . By Charity Donations 254 19 3 ,, Purchase of Stock ... ... ... 2592 o 6 „ „ Books 13 8 3 ,, ,, Furniture ... ... 24 10 0 „ Payments for Salaries , Rent , Printing , Establishment , & c . 1 295 12 9 „ Balance in Bank 826 0 1

. £ 5 , 006 10 10 Examined and found correct , J . H . MATTHEWS , 32 ° . W . M . BYWATER , 31 ° . E . H . ELLIOT , 30 ° . H . CLERK , 33 ° , Treasurer-General , 33 , Golden-square , London , W . 3 rd July , 188 9 .

BALANCE SHEET , 30 ™ J , 188 9 . ASSETS . £ . s . d . To Cash in London and Westminster Bank 826 o 1 ,, . £ 900 Madras Railway Stock ( cost ) ... 1007 5 o „ £ 800 Madras Railway Debentures ... 800 0 0

,, £ 1000 Consols 2 % p . c . ( cost ) 9 62 10 0 ,, £ 2000 Queensland Bonds ( cost ) ... 2034 18 o t . £ 3000 Cape of Good Hope Inscribed Stock ( cost ) 28 9 6 1 0 „ £ 3000 New South Wales Bonds ( cost ) 3205 10 6 ,, £ 600 New South Wales Inscribed

Stock 6 30 o o ,, FurnitureanclAppointments ( valuedat ) 1734 16 6 „ Library ( valued at ) ... ... ... 2392 7 2 ,, Plate ( valued at ) 293 5 o „ Organ ( valued at ) 300 o o ,, Leases : —33 , Golden Square ... ... 404 o o Masonic Hall ... ... 616 o 0 Cellerage 2 S 4 o o

£ 18 , 486 13 3 LIABILITIES . £ . s . d . By Capital 17 , 955 IS 0 „ Balance from Revenue and Expenditure Account 530 j . 8 3

£ 18 , 486 13 3 We have prepared the above accounts from the Books , and certif y the same as correct . The various securities have also been produced to us .

HARPER Bros ., Chartered Accountants , 39 , Crutched Friars , London , E . C .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

As on Monday Toole ' s re-opens with Mr . Home ' s farcical comed y , " The Bungalow , " for which a strong cast has been selected , and on Wednesday last the Opera Comique was re-opened with , for a wonder , comic opera , " The Castle of Como , " the theatres of London may be said to be , like Masonry , again in full swing . The only two then closed will be the Globe ,

soon to be taken by an American lady ; the St . James ' s , which may see French plays if Mons . Mayer can prevail upon Madame Sarah Bernhardt ; and the Royalty , which Bro . Arthur Roberts , in conjunction with Bro . Augustus Harris , will shortl y open . The Olympic does not count , as it is to be pulled down and considerably enlarged in the re-building for Bro . Wilson Barrett , who hopes to open at Easter , 1891 .

Bro . Henry Irving ' s much looked for appearance in " The Dead Heart" occurred on Saturday , when the old Adel p hi play was revived , but much embellished . In this weird play the scenes , steeped with gore of the French Revolution of 1789 the centenary

, of which Paris has recently commemorated , are put before the audience with fearful reality , from the taking of the Bastille to the terrible morning whenthe guillotine , in all its ghastly details , is depicted in the Place de la Greve . Placed between these gloomy pictures , thrilling in the terror fliey inspire as vivid portrayals of the

most blood-curdling leaves of French history , is the night scene in the Conciergerie , with the wretches fated , by the arch fiend Robespierre and his murderous satellites , to lay day down their lives on the following day , as they chant their own death warrant through the iron bars of the hideous gaol .

The Theatres.

The prologue , picturing the closing years of the re ' of one of the vilest monarchs who ever disgrace Z ' ' throne , Louis XV ., brings us to Robert Landry -, ] Catherine Duval , young lovers sprung from the r ,-i ' ni of the populace . But a melancholy shadow is s i , upon them by the love of the bad Count de St . Vain for the plebeian lady , whose still more wicked am , ' the Abbe Latour , at his aristocratic patron ' s S | , ' gestions , first entangles Landry into a conspir ,,.

against the Bourbon throne and causes him to | arrested and thrown into the dungeons of the Bastillf After 17 years have elapsed . it is seen that Catherin ! Duval has become the wife of the roue St . Valethaving been basely informed by the Abbe that ]{ ,, ' lover , young Landry , has died in the charnel honSP

She has given birth to a son , who is now the Count hi ' father having died . The father , before his death in an evil moment , consigned to the custod y of Hi Abbe his son , who , to further his own wicked ends ha . dragged young Valery into sin of every description The Bastille being besieged by the people , who will nj

longer stand the iniquities perpetrated therein , RoW Landry is found—is alive . He , believing his Catherine has been guilty of perfidy , and smarting under the conviction that it . was her husband who threw him into the hell upon earth , steels himself , and lives henceforth to revenge himself upon Latour and young Valerv

Landry kills the Abbe in a duel , He then learns the tnit ' h that the Count had obtained a pardon for him , which the Abbe had suppressed . The young Count is to be executed but Landry , to save the son of his sweetheart oi former days , gets a disguise for Valery and aids him to escape , and when the roll is called

and the name of St . Valery comes , Landry answers to it and takes his place upon the scaffold . Bro . Irving in the part of Landry excels anything he has ever done . Bro . Bancroft , who has lost his mannerisms , is the Abbe Latour , and is gladly welcomed back to the histrionic boards . The scene

between Landry and Latour , which occupies an act , is something never to be forgotten . Miss Ellen Terry , as Catherine , is as charming and graceful as ever , but her part in the play is much Jess than is usually the case in Lyceum pieces . Messrs . Arthur Stirling , Edward Righton , and Gordon Crai g ( the latter the son of Miss Terry , who then made his debut , and shows

unmistakable signs of hereditary talent ) are each of them to be much commended . The whole production of "Thc Dead Heart" is a marvel of excellence , and well worth y of the traditions of the Lyceum under its present popular lessee . Although a weird drama , " The Dead Heart " is more than likely to be running at this date next year .

Bro . Augustus Harris has wonderfully strengthened " The Royal Oak " since its first appearance , by the excision of a portion of the dialogue , and the introduction of a new scene , " The Restoration . " It now runs splendidly , and from the appearance of the house , we believe it will occupy the stage for some time to come .

* * * We have paid a second visit to " The Brigands'' al the Avenue , and find Offenbach ' s opera going much better now it has settled down . The artistes , one anil all , do greater justice to the tuneful lyrics than they did on the first night , and we must say that this wore

of the composer has very much gone up in our estimation owing to the finished rendering it now receives . Miss Delaporte ' s song , "Spaniards b y birth , " is still the feature of the opera . It appears that the management were much hampered , owing to a threatened injunction b y the adapter on its production . That being abandoned , expansion has taken p lace , and the

sequel is a vast improvement . We omitted to observe in our preliminary notice that the dresses are verv pretty and tastefully arranged , and we hope that 11 previous engagements permit "The Brigands" way be kept on a little longer . As at present settled another comic opera is due at the Avenue about tli ' 76 th .

Those who have not seen the Paris Exhibition and those who have should not miss a visit to the Emu > where the management , not to be behind the times , have just produced a ballet called "The P » > Exhibition . " We see John Bull and his wife «« a tribe of children walking about the grounds , and u „ : „„ :.. ^_ . „ i 1 .... 1 ° _ r _ ... 7 ., „ ., i ; i-, r and introduced to le of nationality an

being peop every , much astonished he seems to be , and well he may he . The handshaking between John Bull and our cousin ° the Stars and Stripes brings deafening app lause , but > v beauty we liked the Spaniards and Italians . ' costumes are a picture of the dressmaker's art , and ' < - colours are blended as skilfully as Bro . A . Harris a | I ( balle

Mr . Edwardes so well know how to arrange . The are due to Miss Kattie Lanner , who fully comes in w her well accorded share . The new ballet is the prettie ^ scene we have yet seen at the Empire . But why ' not Miss Harriet Vernon , Mr . Dan Leno , a " 'V Charles Godfrey—three stars—not appear when th <^ names were on the programme , or why was no exp tion offered ?

Orders have been received at Sheerness Docky al ' two new fast gunboats to be commenced forth with- (] will be named respectively the Circe and the Hebe , an' ^ vessel will have a length of 230 feet , a breadth or 27 ^ and a displacement of 735 tons . 'Their eng ines "^ . ^ , 1 capable of developing 4500 horse-power undei 0 draught , giving a speed of 21 knots an hour , ant - ^ _ horse-power under natural draught , giving a speed ' knots .