Ireland.

Ireland .

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LONDONDERRY .

The Grand Master of Ireland , Bro . the Duke of Abereorn , accompanied by the Marquis of Hamilton , arrived in Londonderry on the 2 nd inst ., and attended a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derry and Donegal , held in the Masonic Hall . There was

an exceptionally large attendance , representatives being present from the most remote parts of both counties . An address was presented to the Duke of Abereorn of vvelcome to himself and congratulations on the coming of age of the Marquis of Hamilton . The Duke of ABERCORN , in his reply , said .- It is a

matter of great pride for me to think that you should take such an interest in the welfare of members of my family , for the intercourse that has existed for many years past—I mig ht almost say generations—between my family and many other families living in the counties of Derry and Donegal has been drawn in later

years into closer bonds of friendship , promoted to a great extent by that brotherly love that should be the link binding all Freemasons together . In your address you specially mention two other members of my family . My father , whose object in life was the elevation of the Order of which he vvas so prominent

a member , and the Duchess , my wife , to whom the appellation of "brother" cannot be attached , but to whom the words " motherly" and " sisterly" are synonymous vvith all that is good and gentle in this world . With such patterns in the life that is before him I trust and believe that my son will rise to the

expectations that have been formed of him , and will become a credit to his country and an honour to his family name . The Marquis of HAMILTON also returned thanks . His Grace and the Marquis of Hamilton were afterwards entertained at dinner by the brethren .

Craft Abroad.

Craft Abroad .

BARBADOS . —BRIDGETO WN . CENTENARY OF THE ALBION LODGE ,

No . 19 6 ( E . C . ) The centenary of the Albion Lodge , under the English Constitution , was commemorated by Divine service at the cathedral , followed by a banquet at the Masonic Hall . The brethren of the Albion , Victoria , and St . Michael Lodges , and those unattached , who

were present , numbered about 75 . They proceeded to the cathedral in the following order : the St . Michael's Lodge , the Victoria Lodge , and the Albion Lodge . The procession vvas met at the chuch gate by the robed choir ; preceded by the choir singing a hymn , the brethren entered . The service vvas choral .

The District Grand Master , Bro . Col . ELLIOTT , read the Bible lesson , and Bro . the Rev . CLARK-HOLMAN , Chaplain of the District Grand Lodge , preached an eloquent and impressive sermon , being assisted in th e service by Bro . the Rev . Dr . DURANT . The talented organist of the cathedral presided at the organ .

Divine service being over , the brethren returned to the Masonic Hall , when about 50 of them sat down to a sumptuous banquet . Sweet music by some of the bandsmen of the York and Lancashire Regiment , and by a pianist , contributed to the enjoyment of the evening . The chair was occupied by Bro . James Gibbons ,

in the absence of the Master , Bro . Howes , through illness . The first toast , which vvas very enthusiastically drunk to the National air , was " The Queen and the Craft" ; the next was " The Prince of Wales , as Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of England , " which vvas

responded to by Bro . Colonel ELLIOTT , Grand Deacon of England , the District Grand Master . Then followed some other toasts , which were severally responded to : " The Albion Lodge , " " The District Grand Master and District Grand Lodge , " " The Sister Lodges , " and '' All poor and distressed

Masons . " A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . the Rev . Clark-Holman for his sermon , and to the Decorative Committee for the effective manner in vvhich they had performed their task . The DISTRICT GRAND MASTER regretted the absence

of the newly-installed Master of the lodge through illness , and expressed the hope of his speedy restoration to health . Thus terminated the proceedings of a very pleasant evening . The banquet room was handsomely decorated , a crimson curtain with gold fringe looped up with gilt

stars over each window festooned the room , while around the room were to be seen the banners of the Kni ght Templars , the tracing boards of the Craft lodges , portraits of the Queen and the Prince of Wales ( in his Masonic regalia as Grand Master ) and

the charter and centennial warrant of the Albion Lodge . The tables were tastily adorned vvith palms , crotons , roses and stands of flowers interspersed vvith fairy lamps and other decorations , which , vve are informed , were arranged by the ladies of Bro . Clinckett ' s family and friends .

Masonic Ball At Bishop Auckland.

MASONIC BALL AT BISHOP AUCKLAND .

The second annual Masonic ball in aid of the Durham Charity Fund took p lace on the 18 th of December in the Town Hall , under the auspices of the Wear Valley

Masonic Ball At Bishop Auckland.

Lodge , No . 1121 , and it vvas a very gay and enjoyable function , at which the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and brethren appeared in full-dress clothing and insignia of their Masonic rank . The room vvas very elegantly embellished with shields of the Bishop of Durham , Sir Wm . Eden , and others ; a selection of

lodge banners , including the handsome colours from the provincial lodge , mirrors in gilt casements , foliage p lants from Auckland Castle , also an interesting assemblage of lodge furniture , emblems , and so on . The hall vvas brilliantly lighted , and the picturesque dresses of the ladies made up a very pretty misc en scene .

A USTRALI A—ADELAIDE . Percy Chapter ( No . 113 ) . —The first annual meeting of this chapter , under warrant from the Supreme Grand Council of 33 , London , vvas held at the Alfred Masonic Hall , Waymouth-street , Adelaide , recently . Sir Knight Judge Boucaut , 30 , presided . Several brethren 0

vvere to be perfected to the 1 S , but vvere unavoidably absent , and apologised . R . W . Bro . G . C . Knight , J . G . W ., vvas duly installed as M . W . S . for the ensuing year . The ceremony vvas performed in a most impressive manner by Bro . Justice Boucaut , assisted by Bro . Fiveash , in the presence of a full attendance of companions of the iS ° and 0

30 . The M . W . S ., Bro . G . C . Knight , then appointed and installed his officers as follows : Bros . His Honour Justice Boucaut , 30 , P . M . W . S . j W . Fiveash , 30 , P . M . W . S . j J . Hanton , 1 S , Prelate j H . Turner , J . P ., 1 S , First General ; W . Sumsion , iS ° , Second General ; James Shaw , J . P ., 1 S ° , Treasurer j H . B . Taylor , 1 S , Recorder j

H . S . Munton , 18 ° , Grand Marshal ; T . J . C . Hantke , iS ° , Raphael j Andreasen , iS ° , Director of Ceremonies ; J . Hines , 18 ° , Captain of the Guard ; C A . Oldham , 18 , Organist ; and VV . A . Tucker , 1 S , Guard . At the conclusion of the ceremony the M . W . S ., Bro . G . C . Knight ,

gave an exortation and impressive charge to the companions of the chapter and newly-elected officers . The chapter was then closed by the Prelate , and the watch set . A cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro . Boucaut as Installing Master , and for his services during the past year . —South Australian Register .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

TWELFTH NIGHT AT DRURY LANE .

The cutting of the Baddeley Cake at Drury Lane has now become one of the recognised theatrical functions of the year , and appears to be growing in importance in proportion to the yearly increasing enterprise of the lessee . Last year the Freemasons were invited in large numbers by the then Grand Treasurer elect ,

and responded by attending to the number of at least 1000 . This year the civic element vvas predominant to do honour to the Sheriff of Middlesex , although the Masons were anything but few in numbers , and vvere welcomed by Bro . Augustus Harris to the gigantic entertainment provided with his usual cordiality .

On Tuesday night the scene vvas probably more brilliant and enlivening than any of its predecessors . No sooner vvas the pantomime over and the vast audience gradually leaving their places than the scene shifters vvere at work clearing the stage of scenery to make way for the invited guests . Midnight vvas the hour appointed

for the assemblage to gather , and within a very few minutes from the stroke of twelve the arrivals became very numerous . In fact , the auditorium vvas filled before a quarter-past twelve . Upon the stage vvas a long row of tables spread vvith supper , and in front of all was the cake , vvhich hardly looked large enough to

go round , and as usual Bro . James Fernandez cut it up . Before doing so he made a few felicitous remarks , dwelling upon the fact that this year Bro . Harris is lessee of two theatres , and also Sheriff of London The cake vvas then cut , and the audience deserted the front of the house and fell upon the supper vvith

appetites that brought the meal to a speedy conclusion . The brand of champagne vvas Koch Fils , and was freely recommended by Bro . Lennox Browne , full of his Berlin inspired enthusiasm , as " the best liquor for consumption . " Besides a number of well-known Masonic brethren ,

vvhich included Bro . Lord Londesborough and many of the Grand Officers , there vvere present Lord Dunlo ( vvho with Lady Dunlo occupied a private box ) , Lord Sudeley , Mr . M'Clure , M . P ., Mr . E . Routledge , Mr . C . Wyndham , Mrs . Harris , Mr . H . Standing , Bro . C . Warner , Signor Randeggar , Miss F . St . John , Bro .

Harry Nicholls , Bro . Herbert Campbell , Miss Annie Irish , Miss Florence Levey , Miss Eva Greville , Miss Geraldine Ulmar , Bro . W . S . Penley , Miss Alma Stanley , Bro . W . Ganz , Miss Clara Jecks , Mrs . Bernard Beere , Bro . F . H . Macklin , Signor Jacobi , and

Mr . L . Waller . After supper the stage was cleared for dancing , to the music of the band of the Scots Guards , under the direction of Mr . Edward Holland , and the ball was continued up to a late hour .

The Comedy Theatre is now in for a run of luck . Of the various farcical comedies that have been produced in 1890 the one brought out at the end of the year is the funniest and most brilliant . It is not too long nor too short . All through the three acts the interest never flags . We are pleased to chronicle that "Jane " is written by two brethren of our Fraternityboth of them as well known in the Masonic world as in theatrical and social circles . Bros . W . Lestocq and

The Theatres.

Harry Nicholls are known throughout the land . The former our readers will remember is a distinguished and respected P . M . of Asaph Lodge , No . 1319 , and the latter being a member of the Drury Lane Lodge , No . 2127 . Mr . C . H . Hawtrey is to be sincerel y congratulated upon having got hold of such an amusing

play and he may reasonably look forward to seeing his theatre full for many months to come . Alread y H . R . H . the Grand Master has been and laughed at " Jane . " The plot is not a new one , but the way in vvhich it is worked out is quite fresh and immensely entertaining . A young man in town has a guardian

who will not advance him money unless he gets married , so as the old gentleman is coming to visit him a wife must be found at once . His man servant and factotum has on the morning of the guardian ' s arrival married secretl y the housemaid . To help his young master he gets an elderly lady to pass herself

off as the wife . She is only too ready to do so , as she thinks her chances of being really wed may come about . But in the meanwhile the young gentleman , distracted as to what to do , prevails upon the housekeeper for a bribe of £ 100 to pass herself off as his better half . At dinner she orders the butler , her

husband , about , and makes many heartbreaking remarks about him to the host and his guest . The servant having been asked if there is any family , has in the interests of his master said there is a bab y , so now a baby must be found . The young woman is equal to the occasion , and borrows the

child of a friend . At last the valet-husband can stand the flirtation under his very eyes betwixt his master and his wife no longer , and exposes the deception . Of course , in the end the guardian forgives the fraud . Mr . Hawtrey again plays in his quiet and impressive manner the part of the bachelor spendthrift

Miss Lottie Venne makes her part as the housemaid vvho enjoys the temporary flirtation very amusing , as is her wont . Mr . Brookfield is a good second to Mr . Hawtrey as the valet , and Master E . Saker , as a boy , shows such talent as befits a member of his distinguished family .

Mr . Sedger , at the Prince of Wales ' s , has brought out Mr . Savile Clarke ' s dramatised version of Thackeray ' s " The Ring and the Rose , " and vve confidently say a great treat will be denied to them if the children at home for the holidays are not taken to see this pretty and humorous fairy tale . But it appeals to grown up

children just as much , for it is a good story , well told , beautifully staged , possesses stronginterest , and is acted and sung to perfection . On the first performance it ran as if it had been playing for months . This says much for those who have drilled the children , and taught the little actors and actresses their vocal and

histrionic parts . The story is well adhered to . There are no allusions to politics or anything engaging the public attention outside , so that the smallest child can understand the fairy tale . The continuity besides is not broken by clowning or " business " being worked in . No need for any , when Mr . Clarke has provided

us vvith such a bountiful bill of fare . The magic ring and rose have the virtue of making their possessors for the time being captivating in the eyes of beholders . The ring changes hands several times—now it is Angelica ' s , daughter of King of Paflogind , now it falls into the hands of a designing elderly female , and

ultimately is picked up by Betsinda , the housemaid at the King ' s palace , vvho ultimately turns out to be heiress to the throne of Crim Tartary . The rose is the property of Prince Bulbo , a claimant for the hand of Angelica . Of course the fairy Blackstick every now and then comes on the scene and takes

care aH goes well . Miss Violet Cameron as Prince Giglio gives signs that her sweet voice has not lost its cunning . She is supplied vvith some lovel y lyrics . Miss Empsie Bowman won all hearts b y her intelligence in singing , dancing , and speaking . Being a child of vve suppose about eight Christmases , she

caused much laughter when she came on as a field marshal , commander-in-chief , in full staff uniform . Miss Attalie Claire as Betsinda well bears a great burden of the pantomime . Bros . Monkhouse and Le Hay and Mr . Cheesman are each very good . Bro . Charles Harris has mounted " The Rose and the Ring " in his well-known style , and Bro . Sheriff Augustus

Harris has lent much of his experience to the whole production . Mr . -John D'Auban is responsible for the graceful dances ot the children , and Mr . Stedman for the singing of his choir of boys . Bro . W . Slaughter provides the music , and throughout it is delightful . Many of the tunes will become popular , none more so than Miss Cameron ' s song , " Take off the ring " which was encored again and again .

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