Bro. Sheriff A. J. Newton.

Lawrence , Bart . ; Mr . Alderman Evans , and Mr . Alderman Wilkin left the court . In a few minutes they returned in procession with the Sheriffs-elect and Under-Sheriffsdesignate , whose names were announced in loud tones by the City Marshal ( Major Burnaby ) . After this formal introduction , the Lord Mayor , Aldermen , and officers proceeded from the Aldermen's room to the Great

Hall in the following order : Sheriffs' Chaplains , Und-r-Sheriffs ( Bro . Rose-Innes , CC , and Bro . Deputy Beard ) , Secondary ( Mr . Roderick ) , City Solicitor ( Bro . Crawford ) , Comptroller ( Mr . Brand ) , Common Serjeant ( Sir W . T . Charley , Q . C ) , Town Clerk ( Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton ) , Chamberlain ( Mr . B . Scott ) , Sheriffs ( Bros . Major Davies and W . A . Higgs ) , Aldermen below the chair , Recorder

( SirT . Chambers , Q . C ) , Aldermen above the chair , City Marshal ( Major Burnaby ) , Chaplain , Common Crier ( Mr . Baggallay ) , Swordbearer ( Bro . Winzar ) , and Bro . the Lord Mayor . The Sheriffs-elect followed with their Under-Sheriffs and Chaplains , the liveries of the Companies to which Mr . Alderman Gray and Bro . Newton belong having preceded them upon the hustings . The hustings on which

the civic party assembled was strewn with the customary herbs , and the body of the hall was occupied by a large number of spectators . The Common Crier having commanded silence , and called upon the Sheriffs-elect by name to come forward and take upon themselves the office of Sheriff of London and Sheriff of the county of Middlesex , the Sheriffs-elect came to the

table , and the Town Clerk administered the declaration of office , Alderman GRAY and Bro . NEWTON repeating after Sir J B . MONCKTON the ancient formula clause by clause . Bros . Major and Sheriff Davies and Sheriff Higgs ,

having divested themselves of their insignia and invested their successors , resumed their seats , and the new Sheriffs , amidst cheers , bowed their acknowledgments . Alderman and Sheriff Gray and Bro . Newton then presented their Under-Sheriffs , who subscribed the oath , and thus terminated the inaugural proceedings .

The shneval party returned to Clothworkers' Hall by the same route . About 200 guests were invited to the inauguration breakfast at Clothworkers' Hall . As usual on these occasions , the presidental chair was jointly occupied by the two Sheriffs—Mr . Alderman Gray and Bro . A . j . Newton—the vice-chairs being taken by Mr . Under-Sheriff Metcalfe and

Mr . Under-Sheriff Clarence Halse . Ihe banqueting hall , which is one of the finest in the City , was decorated with a few flags , and the guests were seated at three long tables and a cross table at the end of the hall . The company included Bros . Alderman Sir J . Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., Alderman Sir R . Hanson , Bart ., Alderman Whitehead , Alderman Evans , ex-Sheriff Higgs , ex-Sheriff Major

H . D . Davies , H . H . Crawford ( City Solicitor , Master of the Glovers' Company ) , Deputy Walford , Horace Stewart ( Master of the Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers' Company ) , F . Green ( Chairman of the City Lands Committee ) , W . H . Pannell ( Chairman of the Commissioners of Sewers ) , ] . Judd ( Chairman of the General Purposes Committee ) , T . Loveiidge ( Chairman of the Bridge House Estates ) , Dresser

Rogers , C . C ., Deputy Beard ( ex-Under-Sheriff ) , G . Rose-Innes , CC ( ex-Under-Sheriff ) , 'J . C . Parkinson , Clarence Smith , A . T . Layton . C . C , George Kenning , Deputy Halse , Augustus Harris , Deputy Goodinge , N . B . Headon , CC , Alliston , CC , and H . F . Youll . A number of ladies were seated in a gallery at the end of the hall facing the Sheriffs , amongst whom were Mrs .

Gray , Mrs . Newton , Miss Newton , Mr . Newton and two children , Mrs . Clarence Halse , Miss Halse , Miss Winifred Halse , and Mrs . Perrin . The breakfast , which might be more fittingly described as an elegant dinner , was served by Messrs . Ring and Brymer . Grace having been said , and the loving cups passed

round , Mr . Alderman and Sheriff GRAY rose and proposed the first toast— "The Queen "—and Bro . Sheriff NEWTON , who was loudly cheered , gave that of "The Prince and Princess of Wales , " both toasts being drunk with much enthusiasm . Mr . Alderman and Sheriff GRAY next submitted that of

"The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces . " Lieut .-Col . W . A . LE MOTTEE responded in appropriate terms , and then Bro . Sheriff NEWTON in an eloquent speech proposed "The Corporation of the City of London , " Alderman Sir T . DAKIN being called upon to

acknowledge the compliment . Other toasts followed , among them being that of " The New Sheriffs , " which was proposed by Bro . Alderman Sir R . HANSON , and responded to most cordially . The retiring Sheriffs were not forgotten , and the guests at length dispersed after a most pleasant gathering .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

We are sure Mr . Mansfield will have to change his programme again very soon . "A Parisian Romance " which he brought out on Monday at the Lyceum will not suit English tastes . We understand that it has been played successfully in the States of America , and was as popular as " Dr . Jekyll and Mr . Hyde . " Our cousins across " the pond" claim to be in advance of us in most things . We

give them the palm as regards scientific inventions , but we are far before them in art and the drama . " A Parisian Romance , " besides , leaves a disagreeable taste on the palate . It is quite plain that many parts have been expurgated—we do not want them—and yet their omission ( and it is easy to detect where they are omitted ) made the play lacking in interest . There is not enough body in it to

do for Lyceum audiences . Even as presented in London we think some lines regarding the theatrical profession might well be left out . Why should authors or actors run down their . noble profession before their audience . A husband will not entertain the idea of his wife earning a living

as a singer in opera , because he could not trust her in the surroundings . Quite so , let him hold those opinions , but why should they be blurted out before the public , who do not want to hear them , and have not gone to the theatre to be told they offer temptations to weak nature , Mr , Mansfield introduces us to a French Baron a

The Theatres.

wealthy banker , who is a worn out roue . He is married to a beautiful girl of whom he soon tires , she , on her part , despises him . The Baroness is entitled to a large fortune , of which she is not aware , the trustee has speculated with it , lost it , and died broken-hearted . His widow informs her son of his father's secret . The son , who is of a very honourable nature—perhaps too sensitive—resolves that

he will repay this money . To do this he ruins himself , his mother , and even takes his wife's dowry . He repairs to the Baron and hands him the notes . The Baroness is called in , but will not take it until she is forced to do so by the money-grubbing husband , for they had no need of more wealth . The young man is taken into the employ of the banker as a clerk . His wife wishes to help to

earn a livelihood , and is offered a part in an opera company . Not being allowed to take it by her spouse , she runs away , hoping to come back rich . She is believed to have perished at sea . The Baron , whilst g iving a banquet to some of his mistresses , makes a speech in proposing the toast of Matter . Though with a foot in the grave , he banishes love and sentiment , and extols

materialism , and dies in a fit—a good riddance . His lovely and good widow falls in love with the young clerk , and hands him and his mother back the fortune they surrendered to her . His wife , who did not perish in the ship , returns , but only to ask his forgiveness and die , placing her husband ' s hand in that of the Baroness . Mr . Mansfield deserves all the praise he got and can be given him for

his excellent acting of the part of the Baron . His reputation as an actor is quite held up in this his latest character , and we anticipate with pleasure seeing him in something else soon , more in harmony with English tastes . We do not want the debased French plays here , we even hear that in

France the original has been prohibited . Although much is left out in the English version one can too easily imagine what it is . Hence our dislike to the play altogether . The remainder of the cast call for no special mention . They are all Americans , and a French play with American accent sounds comic .

* * The Court Theatre , opened last week , is the smallest theatre in London . It occupies a site opposite the old house of the same name . Mr . Emden , the architect , has built it much on the lines of Terry ' s Theatre , which was his work also . It is lire-proof . From every part the stage can be seen . There are no columns in the

auditorium to impede the view of the audience . French renaissance is the style of decoration of the interior , whilst the outside is plain . The Court accommodates 800 people , of which 170 seats are stalls , and a large number dress circle . In fact , it is on these parts of the house that its fortune will be made . Should the managers get hold of a bad play , they will have empty houses , but as long as

they have such pieces as the present one , or like those in the latter days of Bros . Clayton and Cecil at the old theatre , they will have the little band-box of a theatre filled every night with a good paying audience . We were pleased to notice that , with one or exceptions , every occupant in stalls and circle was in evening dress ; we hope this will be strictly adhered to . The new house is lighted

by electricity , and will be heated by hot water . Mrs . John Wood and Mr . Arthur Chudleigh , the joint lessees , have done wisely in using Mr . Sidney Grundy's clever adaption of the French play , " Les Surprises du Divorce . " Now here is a French piece made suitable to English tastes , and full of fun , yet quite free from nastiness . Mr . Grundy is much to be congratulated on his achievement .

We are supposing that many of our readers saw M . Coquelin in the play at the Koyalty during the late season of French plays . We shall not , therefore , detail the plot . It is novel , and very amusing . This so because Mrs . John Wood is in it , and has drawn around her such a brilliant company , consisting of Mr . John Hare , Mr . Arthur Cecil , Mr . Charles Groves , Miss Annie Hughes , and

Miss Fillippi . With an indifferent cast , the play would be dull . The popular verdict is favourable in every way , and all seem agreed that by its purification it has lost none of its brilliancy . Mrs . John Wood has a part beset with many temptations to over-act , but , of course , this experienced lady exhibits a commendable discretion . Tne play ought to be called " Mother-in-Law , " for she it

is who causes all the quarrels betwixt husband and wife ; but that title has been used years ago for a similar play produced at the Opera Comique . We conclude with two remarks—first , that we advise every one to book their seat before hand , or they will find themselves most likely in the same dilemma as ourselves—having to stand the whole evening at the side or go away . We also make mention

of the great civility displayed by all the officials ( who are men ) . Mr . Chudleigh , the manager and part lessee , seems to be never wearied of looking after the comforts of his patrons , and shows such extreme courtesy , that his example permeates through the staff , down to the programme givers—not sellers—and cab-callers . There are no fees of any kind at the Court . We wish the lessees every possible success .

The entertainment , always good at the Pavilion , has been greatly added to by the engagement of Mons . Buatier de Kolta , who does some wonderful tricks , chief among them being an appearing-lady in contra-distinction to the once popular vanishing lady . It is a marvellous

pieceof trickery , but the conjuror does not reveal how he does it . We are glad to learn that the seats on the floor of the house are to be placed facing the stage , which will ease many a neck , for at present one has to turn one ' s head at right angles to look at the performers .

The Christmas term of the Royal College of Music was opened on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., when 43 new pupils were entered , giving a nett increase of 31 , and raising the total number to 250 . Bro . Lord George Hamilton , M . P ., First Lord of the Admiralty , will deliver an address on the Navy before the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday next , the 10 th inst .

The new Town Hall at Nottingham , which has recently been erected at a cost of £ 70 , 000 , was opened by the Mayor on Thursday , the 27 th ult . It is a handsome and commodious edifice of stone , and contains two spacious courts of justice , a police station and cells , a fire station , and suites of rooms for the Town Clerk and Borough Engineer .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA . The regular Quatterly Communication of the GranrT Lodge of South Australia was held at the Masonic Hall Adelaide , on Wednesday , the iSth July last , under the ore * sidency of Bro . the Hon . Chief Justice Way , M . W . G . M " there being a full attendance of Grand Officers and brethren present . On motion duly made and seconded , it was re

solved that the Board of General Purposes be requested to frame a constitution providing that when a brother has been struck off the roll of a lodge for nonpayment of dues , be shall forfeit all his privileges in any other lodge of which he may be a member . The G . Secretary read a letter from Bro Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary of England ' announcing that H . R . H . the Prince of Wales had graciously

consented to accept the office of Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of South Australia . On this , on the motion of the M . W . G . M ., seconded by the D . G . M ., it was unanimously resolved— "That a loyal and humble address be prepared and forwarded to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . Master of the United Grand Lodge of England , expressing the grateful thanks of this Grand

Lodge for his gracious acceptance of the office of Grand Patron . " The following resolution , complimentary to Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , and thanking his lordshi p for his efforts in bringing about the consummation of the wishes in this matter of the South Australian brethren was also passed unanimously , viz .: " That this Grand ' Lodge expresses its deep sense of gratitude to the M W

Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England , for his fraternal and successful support of the petition of this Grand Lodge to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales M . W . the Grand Master of the United Grand Lod ^ e of England , praying his acceptance of the office of Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of South Australia . " Subsequently Bro . T . Day , W . M . of the Lodge of Friendship .

No . 1 , having called the attention of Grand Lodge to the fact that the nth August would be the 50 th anniversary of the first meeting of the lodge in Adelaide , and consequently the Jubilee of Freemasonry in South Australia , it was resolved " That this Grand Lodge hails the happy event of the Jubilee of Freemasonry in South Australia , and delegates to the Board of General Purposes the authority to make the best arrangements possible for its celebration . "

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE ( S . C ) O ? CANTERBURY ( N . Z . ) . The District Grand Lodge of Canterbuy , New Zealand , under the Scottish Constitution , met ac St . Augustine ' s Hall , Christchurch , on the 9 th July . Bro . the Rev . James Hill , Uist . G . M ., presided , and there were present : Bros . J . C . Watson , Dep . D . G . M . ; H . T . Gouriay , D . S . G . W . ; J . Wendelkin , D . J . G . W . ; J . L . Carrell , D . G . Sec ; F .

W , Francis , D . S . G . D . ; J . D . Park , D . J . G . D . ; J . Grubb , D . G . B . B . ; W . Pirie , D . G . D . C ; E . Eastwood , D . G . S . B . ; and others . The business transacted was chiefly of local interest . A vote of thanks to Bro . Christie for his services as D . G . Treasurer during a period of five years was passed by acclamation . The following were nominated

as otticets foe the year 1 SSS-9 , namely i Bros . H . T . Goutlay , Dep . D . G . M . ; J . Wendelkin , D . S . G . W . ; F . VV . Francis , D . J . G . W . ; W . Pirie , D . G . Treas . ; John L . Carrell , D . G . Sec ; VV . Malcolm , D . G . Chap . ; J . J . Park , D . S . G . D . ; E . Eastwood , D . J . G . D . ; J . C . vVatson , D . G . B . B . ; P . Hill , D . G . D . C ; W . Jackson , D . G . S . B . ; Borsht and Burgess , D . G . I . G . ' s ; and A . Fraser , D . G . Tyler .

Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme .

WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL PROGRAMME .

COVENT GARDEN THEATRE . Every Evening at S , PROMENADE CONCERT .

DRURY LANE THEATRE . Every Evening at 7 . 30 , THE ARMADA . ADcLPHl THEATRE . Every Evening at S , THE UNION J ; at 7 . 15 , THE LOTTERY TICKET .

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE . Every Evening at S . 30 , J OSEPH ' SWEETHEART ; at 7 . 15 ) THE BROTHERS . STRAND THEATRE . Every Evening at 7 . 45 , KLEPTOMANIA ; followed by ALADDIN . GAIETY THEATRE . Every Evening at 8 , SHE .

COMEDY THEATRE . Every Evening at 9 , UNCLES AND AUNTS ; at S , THE SPY .

PRINCE OF WALES'S THEATRE . Every Evening at 8 , 30 , DOROTHY ; at 7 . 45 , J UBILATION . SAVUY THEATRE . Every Evening at S . 30 , THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD . GLtJBE THEATRE . Every Evening at S . 15 , THE MONK ' S ROOM . TEKRY'i > THEATRE . Every Evening at S . 30 , SWEET LAVENDER . TOOLE'S THEATRE . Every Evening at 8 . 1 s , PEPITA .

COURT THEATRE . Every Evening at 9 , MAMMA ; at 8 . 15 , HERMINE . SURREY THEATRE . Every Evening at 7 . 30 , THE GOLDEN LADDER . NIAGARA IN LONDON . Open Daily , u to u . Grand Panorama of N IAGARA . MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBITION . Open 10 till lo . Portrait Models of Past and Present Celebrities . ROYAL AQUARIUM . Open , 12 . 0 ; close , 11 . 30 . Constant Round of

Amusement-EMPIRE THEATRE OF VARIETIES . Every Evening at 7 . 45 , Grand Variety Entertainment and Two Grand Ballets . ALHAMBRA THEATRE OF VARIETIES . Every Evening at 7 . 45 , Variety Entertainment . Two Grand Ballets , & c . CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES . Every Evening at 7 . 30 , Grand Variety Entertainment , « ' LONDON PAVILION . Every Evening at 8 , Variety Entertainment , & c .