Grand Lodge And The Queen's Jubilee.

GRAND LODGE AND THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE .

The following is a copy of a letter which has been adj essed by the Grand Secretary to the Grand Secretaries nf the various Provincial Grand Lodges holding under the United Grand Lodge on the subject of the Masonic meetinsr at ' ^ R ° l Albert Hall , in connection with the

Oueen's Jubilee . " A similar letter has been addressed to the Secretaries of the lodges in the London district . " Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , " London , W . C , 4 th May , 18 S 7 . " Dear Sir and Brother ,

" I have the pleasure to inform you that his Royal Hig hness the M . W . Grand Master has been pleased to fix four o ' clock p . m ., on Monday , the 13 th June next , for the Masonic meeting at the Royal Albert Hall . " May I request that you will be good enough to notify

this to the various lodges in your province as soon as possible . " As a large number of lodges have expressed a desire to be furnished with more than five tickets , it would be advisable if lodges were to state any extra number they may wish for , so that , in case there should be any over for disposal , they may be distributed pro rata .

" Yours fraternally , " SHADWELL H . CLERKE , " G . Sec . "The Prov . Grand Secretary . "

Annual Supper Of The Pythagorean Chapter Of Instruction.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE PYTHAGOREAN CHAPTER OF INSTRUCTION .

The members of this flourishing chapter of instruction closed their labours of the present season , on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at ihe Portland Hotel , London-street , Greenwich . Opportunity was taken of the occasion to meet

together around the festive board . Comp . Hilton , the popular and deservedly respected M . E . Z . of the Star Chapter , No . 1275 , occupied the chair . It is only necessary to mention the name of Comp . Hilton , who is so ardent a Mason , to let it be known that the office of Chairman was filled with earnestness , zeal , and success . Comp . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , who is another well-known and

popular Mason in South London , filled the vice-chair . Amongst others who were present we noticed the following : Comps . Bumstead , P . Z . '; Cowley , P . Z . j Catterson , P . Z . ; Boncey , P . Z . ; Aldington , and Hunt . After a very enjoyable repast which was served in Comp . Boncey's very best style , Comp . Hilton proposed in very fitting terms , the usual loyal and patriotic toasts . The

principal toast of the evening , however , in the estimation of all present , was that of "Success to the Pythagorean Chapter . " Comp . HILTON , in proposing it , said that in the past success had been met with , and in the future he hoped for still greater success . Comp . Bumstead made such an able and earnest Preceptor ; he was alwajs at his post , and be the members few or many he still went on with

thewoik . He was so very kind as well , that everyone made great progress under him . He ( Comp . Hilton ) was deeply indebted to Comp . Bumstead , for he had gained the whole of his knowledge of R . A . Masonry from him . In coupling the name of Comp . Grummant , S . E . of the chapter , with that of Comp . Bumstead , the Chairman said that wherever he was able to be of use , there Comp .

Grummant was to be found . He filled the office of S . E . in a manner that gave everyone satisfaction , and his happy cheery face always gained him friends , and added to the success of anything he undertook . Comp . BUMSTEAD , in reply , said that he was proud of the position of Preceptor of the chapter of instruction , for he always received the very greatest pleasure when he saw

the progress made by the members in their various chapters , who availed themselves of the instruction given . He ielt nothing but pleasure in performing his duties as Prece P ' ); and he should always try to make those who came under his care , proficient in the R . A . ritual . Lomp . GRUMMANT felt pleased to be able to report real Progress during the past year . The chapter had been attended

by many earnest workers who had profited greatly ° y Comp . Bumstead ' s instruction . It was a pleasure to mm to perform the work of S . E . in such an exemplary wapter of instruction . He hoped that when the chapter re-opens in September there will be a still greater number 1 ; companions who will avail themselves of the instruction ivmch every one could freely attain . cnmn rmony P revailed during the evening , and several "Jinpanions delighted those present with songs .

Funeral Of Bro. Col. Tanner-Davy, Prov. G.M.M.M. Of Devon.

FUNERAL OF BRO . COL . TANNER-DAVY , PROV . G . M . M . M . OF DEVON .

G . MVM 1 a ' 0 f Bro ' Co , onel Tanner-Davy , J . P ., Prov . eo ' nsi ' en Si ° * ^ evon » were on Friday , the 22 nd instant , yard at p to ' ^ ' ' resting place in the parish churching 0 r . Koseash , near Southmolton . A numerous gathera ssembi rf ' - rners * " P ' an < * surrounding district the snl ' n tlle v ' ' ° f the burying ground to witness Pfesiden , ceremonr- "The cortege lett the deceased ' s one y shortl y after 2 p . m . The funeral was a walking

'epresenfjL Masons 0 f ^ province of Devonshire were Charlie by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . G . Batl , , ? „ „ Bate > F . R . S . ; Bros . Controller Samuel Si j S , Ml 3 ' 5 , P . G . S . B . Cornwall , P . G . S . B . Eng ., England ° ' - - Sec . 319 , P . P . G . M . O ., P . G . S . R kjanrj , , . . , , RM - " -, _ p p n T . w Jf " ¦ 1

- aunep o i \* " ***» • * * " * " 3 l 9 i M p ' 319 . P . P . G . M . O ., 18 ; T . Prust , J . O . y-M . , ; D ° 5 , ' » W-M . 96 , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Sercombe , £ and ' S - ' A . Tout , W . M . 76 , P . P . G . D . C ; I . T yler j ' , . 76 , P . S . G . W . ; J . Gidley , P . M . j 6 g , P . G . S' 5 . P ' r " r , BeiltI , e > W-M- 2 IS , P . P . G . O . ; J . Haywood , ^ creta ™ ' J and H . Stocker , P . P . J . G . W ., Prov . G .

Lett '"' ethren in „' > een received from a very large number of W te Unabll -, parts o £ the Province , regretting that they ? 'on in ? - attend , and testifying to the esteem and el < J- TiC r l the 'ate Provincial Grand Master was Craft Masons present included Bros . W . G .

Funeral Of Bro. Col. Tanner-Davy, Prov. G.M.M.M. Of Devon.

Rogers , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of Devonshire ; J . Brewer , Prov . Grand Secretary , also Mark Ma ^ on , 9 ; L . Bearne ( Newton Abbott ); and the following from Lodge , No . 421 : Bros . Oram , W . M . ; the Rev . F . King , I . P . M . ; W . Mountjoy and A . Martin , Waidens ; Furse , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Sanders , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Hill , G . H . Mountjoy , W . Askew , J . A . King , sen ., J . A .

King , jun ., G . H . Crocker , W . Tucker , and R . K . Tyler . The grave , which is situated on the south side of the churchyard , was surrounded with floral tributes , the work of the deceased's gardener , several ot the labouring men and their wives , the schoolmistress , and the children . The oak coffin enclosed an inner shell lined with satin . The lid was covered with lovely wreaths and floral crosses . At the

close of the service the first verse of " Now the labourer ' s task is over " was sung , the choir leading , in accordance with a wish recently expressed by Colonel Tanner-Davy . Among the floral tributes placed on the coffin was one of appropriate design and great beauty sent by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Masons . It was composed of the choicest white hot-house flowers , the centre forming a

white keystone on a bed of blue violets . Another very handsome wreath was sent by the St . George ' s Lodge of Mark Masons , No . 15 , Exeter , and the Provincial Grand Secretary , Bro . Henry Stocker , also sent a wreath noticeable for its beauty . Other wreaths and crosses were sent by Bro . Lord Poltimore , Bro . Lord Fortescue , Mrs . Harding ( schoolmistress of Roseash ) , and the school children

the choir , the townspeople of Roseash , and the officers of the Southmolton Union . The Directors of the Devon County School , West Buck ' and , at a meeting , pre > -ided over by Earl Fortescue , passed the following resolution , on the motion of the Chairman seconded by Dr . Hatheily : "The directors cannot meet without expressing their deep regret at the death of their lamented friend and colleague , Bro . Lieut .-Col .

Tanntr-Davy , and their grateful sense of the valuable services he has so long rendered to this school , and the great loss it has sustained in his death , and beg to lender their sincere condolences to Mrs . Tanner-Davy in her bereavement . " A vote of condolence was passed on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., by the members of the Jordan Mark Lodge , Torquay .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

On Monday the Strand passes into the hands of the Conway and Farren Comedy Company , on which occasion they will commence their regime with Garrick's version of Colman's " Clandestine Marriage , " the regular old English Comedies of which we have had so much the last few months are to follow , as well as some plays of the classical school not so well known .

# # # We looked in at the Globe the other night just to keep up acquaintance with our old friend " The Private Secretary , " and found the house full and every one roaring with laughter at the curate's adventures . In announcing Mr . Hawtr » . y's intention of reviving this farcical comedy , we said he could not be far but in doing so . We believe

the lessee has found his old friends flocking back , and , of course , bringing new friends with them , to see Mr . Penley in " The Private Secretary . " For our part , though we had seen the piece five or six times , we laughed as heartily as ever at the old fun . We understand that Mr . Hawtrey has accepted Bro . Lestocq ' s and Mr . Walter Eyerard's new play for production here .

We beg to remind our readers that next week ( excepting Friday ) Bro . Irving plays in "The Bells" and "Jingle , " changing on the Monday following , for nine nights only , to the " Meichant of Venice , " which will be followed for another nine nights by " "Louis XI ., " and then similar performances of "Much Ado About Nothing . " Mathias , in "The Bells , " is a character which we believe

Bro . Irving himself is particularly fond of . It is one in which he earliest made his name famous , and one which the public agrees he pla > s perhaps the best , so much so is this the truth , that we think it is only by chance a seat can now be secured fcr the last week . Mr . Hurst , the

president of the box office , will , we know , do all that is possible for anyone easily to book a seat now for the Shakespearian revivals to follow . After the 16 th July , London will know no more of its popular tragedian until April of next year . It behoves us to make the most of him and Miss Ellen Terry while we have them with us .

On Monday the American Exhibition will be opened in American fashion by cable , the ceremony at Kensington being somewhat simple . We believe it will be the rendezvous of the summer months , situated on land amounting to 23 acres , between Earl's Court , West Brompton and West Kensington stations , it will be accessible

from all parts of London . We understand the railway companies are combining to run trains at reduced fares to this latest attraction in London . Whilst yet the Exhibition is " properly tyled" against the general public , we have been favoured with a view of what is to be seen . The centre court was in a very unfinished condition when we went through it , but thousands of workmen are engaged

in erecting stands and unpacking and arranging the exhibits , which we are sure will be full of interest . The gardens seem to be most forward , and will become as popular as those of South Kensington have been the last four years . Not the least interesting portion will be the "Toboganning" from West Kensington Station for two , down a steep inclined plane , representing the sport

carried on in' Canada on ice and snow . Buffalo Bill has already become a famous name and the public is anxious to see his exploits with his teams of horses and buffaloes . A grand stand has been erected , which will accommodate several thousand persons to witness the performances , which are to take place twice a day . The

Red Indian Camp will be another great centre , for here the real Indians , men , women , and children are encamped in native wigwams , which do not appear to be at all uncomfortable tor fine weather . We were unable , like the late Prime Minister , to gain any tidings of their opinion of the English and London , as none of them can speak a word of

The Theatres.

English . Their dark skin , painted faces , and blankets of different colours with which they cover themselves , make them pictUiesque . The cowboy brigade and the Yankee dwellers in tents one feels more at home ainonjst as they converse in our tongue but with a very strung accent . We entered some of the camp tents and were remi'ir ' ed very much of Wimbledon duiing the meeting of the Rifle Association . They are fitted up not only with necessams

but with many luxuries and deckedoutin tront with gardens , whether in the Exhibit Couits , the gardens , thearer . a , with the buck jumpers , oc where one will , there will be plenty to amuse and interest every sort of taste . Fine weather is all that is required to make the American Exhibition the favourite haunt this year . Bros . Irving , Toole , and Augustus Harris have already introduced some of the chief artistes into the theatiical world . We hope our Fraternity will extend their hospitality to our brethren from the Far West .

• n * -it- -if Offenbach composed many beautiful operas , but none will further help to hand down his name to posterity more than " Madame Favart , " this may be partly owing to the fact that on its production at the Strand eight or ten years ago the author was fortunate enough to secure the ' services of Miss Florence St . John as the heroine . This .

brought Miss St . John prominently before the London public , and that place she has never lost . Being out of an engagement the management of the Avenue did wisely and well to revive " Madame Favart , " with Miss St . John in her old part . The success which pertained to this opera in years gone by is being added to now . We think there is 110 music which Miss St . John sings with greater

sweetness and correctness than this charming opera . Bro . Arthur Roberts has taken the place of Miss St . John ' s husband ( M . Marius ) and is showing what he can do away from burlesque and gagging . Some seemed to think Bro . Roberts had met wun a pare unsuited to him , but we were pleased to see him acting and singing as Kavart and not

as Aithur Ruberts . Miss Bruughton s Suzanne made one remember Miss Violet Cameron with delight , but if Miss Broughton cannot sing she can dance , and in the la > t act she gives a very pretty dance a la militaire . Bro . Henry Ashley resumes his old part , and with other new members ol the cast makes us welcome the revival of "Madame Favart . "

That a well-known actor should be able to make up as to deceive die whole of his audience for at least a minute alter he has come on the stage , and uncil he has spoken some wuids , is marvellous ; but such was the case at the Comedy on the first representation of '' 1 he Red Lamp" by Mr . Beerbohm I ' ree . He walked on the in

sta ^ e and no one recognised him the disj-uiseuf the Russian detective . The scene ot Mr . Tristram ' s drama is laid in St . Peteisburgh , and its action taues place at tne present time . The political disturbances are tne groundwork of this very interesting play . Its construction rs . good , but the lutrary portion is rather weak , but Mr . Outram Tnstra . n has made such an advance since his failure with

" The Undergraduate , " that he may well take heart and try his hand still further ac writing plays , tor , de ^ pue the sneers of some people in the theatre on ihe first iri ^ ht , and in a minor portiun ot the piess , " Ihe Red Lamp " is winning favour , and we are informed is being given to crowded audiences every night , lo have to stand the whole evening at the back ot che first circle is not the way .

most conducive to impress one with the merits of a . piece , nevertheless , we were much struck with the drama ,, and the acting , and we are sure Mr . Tree has made a good . beginning as a manager . To describe the story would taue up more space in our columns than can be allotted at the present time . We will merely state that a Russian Princess is married to one

of the Czar ' s most devoted and faithful officers , who is engaged in endeavouring to stamp out the Nihilist conspiracy , in which he is assisted by the chief of the secret police . The Princess ' s brother has taken up the cause of the Nihilists , and it is in the endeavours ot tne Princess to save her brother from the hands of her husband . that the interest of " 1 he Red Lamp " centres . Here is the author's

weakness . The love ot a sister for a brotner , ' in itself excellent , is nut sufficient on which to have a play , especially when the woman has a husband , tor surely it is the duty ot every wile , be she Russian or not , to cleave to her husband rather than her relations . We think if Mr . Tristram had made the Prince her son instead of her brother , it would have made the drama stronger and more

acceptable to those who witness it . The pair of lovers , represented by Miss Marion Terry and Mr . Sugden , are of so little consequence to the piece , that it cannut count as a love story . J'he former has , unfortunately , little to do but look nice and wear several gowns . Ihe latter again is suited with one of those parts in which he is seen to the greatest advantage , though , considering he has just been

travelling in America witti Miss Fortescue , Mr . bugden is not at ail happy in his efforts to talk •' . Yankee . " His pronunciation is " not a bit like it , " and the foreign correspondent of a leading American paper would not be so vulgar before ladies as to talk about taking four liver . pills and having a rub down with a rough towel . Mr . Broaufield is the General , and dues not seem at home in such a

small part . Mr . Laurence Lautley , as the Nihilist Prince , acts well , but would be better weie he not to imitate Mr . Wilson Barrett in his voice but be Mr . Cautley . Lady Monckton , who seemed very nervous the first night , has doubtless improved her rendering of the . character of the Princess . Miss Filippi , as a maidservant , shows marvellous cleverness , not only ir , her acting , but her French pronunciation , which she makes delicious . Mr .

Beerbohm 1 ree is always a careful actor , and never has he acted with more remarkable skill than now . His is a consistent study from life in the part of the chief detective . His artistic and admirable make-up we have already alluded to . "The Red Lamp "is splendidly staged with the taste and completeness which might be expected of Mr . 1 ree . We should think it is good for the season ; and will be sent out to the provinces .

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