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in the several Degrees . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . M . Drake , S . VV . ; E . Ashton , J . VV . ; 1 Allen , Chap . ; G . W . Randell , Treas . ; W . Sandover , gee ; F . Birch , Org . ; VV . H . McGlew , S . D . ; C . R . Pcther , J . D . ; S . Hyde , I . G . ; and W . Graves , Tyler . The Installing Master delivered the address to the VV . M . The ceremony of installation being concluded , the VV . M ., Bro . Chas . Youle Dean , thanked Bro . Hussey , P . M ., for
the manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation . He thanked the brethren for having placed him in that honourable position , he assured them that to be master of a lodge had been his highest ambition , and now that it had been gratified , he need not further assure them that , occupying the chair , and thus becoming the humble representative of K . S ., would ever be remembered as the proudest moment cf his Masonic life . He would do
all in his power for the good of Freemasonry in general , and for this lodge in particular . He would endeavour so to work the lodge with fervency , harmony , and zeal , that when his term of office had expired the brethren would feel gratified at the selection they had made . In conclusion , he wished them all , individually and collectively , a happy and a prosperous new year . A vote of thanks was proposed for the retiring officers , responded to by Bro . VV .
Strickland , P . M . " Hearty good wishes " were offered by Bro . C L . Clifton , VV . M . Freemantle Lodge , 1033 , E . C ., he at the same time congratulating the W . M . on the superior manner in which the ceremony of investiture had been conducted . The W . M . graciously acknowledged the compliment . The lodge having been closed in harmony , the brethren adiourned to refreshment , which was spread in Bro .
H . Wear's good style . The brethren having shown their appreciation of the catering , the VV . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " the toast being duly honoured with demonstrations of loyalty . The W . M . then proposed "The R . W . G . M ., H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , " which was acknowledged with loyal enthusiasm and customary honours . The I . P . M ., Bro . E . Sholl , proposed "The Worshipful
Master in eulogistic terms , the toast being received by the brethren with demonstrative applause , and drunk with the usual appropriate , and also with musical honours . The VV . M . responded in suitable language , observing , in conclusion , that at the end of his term of office he hoped to beable to render a fruitful account of his Stewardship .
The W . M . then called on Bro . Shore ( visitor ) , who sung "The Rhine Wine" in splendid style , and Bro . V . E . Nesbit recited " Hans Breittmann's Party" capitally . Bro . T . Sherwood , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " the toast being received with applause and musical honours . Bro . C L . Clifton , VV . M . 33 ( E . C ) , suitably responded . Bro . C . A . Patterson sung a motto song in an excellent
manner . The W . M . of 1033 ( E . C . ) proposed " Success to the Lodge of St . John , " which was given with the usual honours . Bro . R . N . Bullen ( visitor ) sang "The White Squall " very effectively . Bro . D . K . Congdon , P . M ., P . Z . 1033 , proposed " The P . M . ' s of the Lodge of St . John , " the toast being duly
honoured . Era . T . Smith , P . M ., responded fluently and in happy terms . Bro . VV . Strickland , P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge , " which was received with demonstrations of approval , and drunk with musical honours . The officers , commencing with Bro . J . H . Drake , S . VV ., severally responded . Bro . Rogers ( visitor ) sang a comic song ,, which was
received with applause . After being requested by the brethren , the W . M . sang "The Midshipmite " in his usual excellent style , and Bro . VV . Graves sang " The Suit of Corderoy " and a " Nobby ' cad of ' air" in such a side-splitting manner as to elicit continuous applause and hearty laughter from the brethren . The Tyler's toast and the singing of " Auld Lang Syne " happily ended a most agreeable , successful , and recreative evening .
International Masonic Congratulations.
INTERNATIONAL MASONIC CONGRATULATIONS .
On Friday evening , the Gth inst ., the members of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , met at the Temperance Hall , Newbury , Bro . VV . H . Belcher , W . M ., presiding . In connection with the 250 th settlement of
Newburyport , Mass ., it was unanimously resolved to forward the following congratulatory address to the Masonic lodges in that place : — " Newbury , Berks , " 24 th February , 1 SS 5 . " Worshipful Sir and Brother ,
"The W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , in open lodge assembled , desired me to convey to the officers and brethren of your lodge their hearty and sincere congratulations on the 250 th anniversary of your settlement . They are very pleased to find that Craft Masonry is recognised and practised at Newburyport , and they also hope the VV . M .. officers , and
brethren of your lodge will accept the hearty good wishes of the Masons of thelold town of Newbury , in Eng'and , for the success of Freemasonry and the general Welfare of your town and settlement . ' 1 am , dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , "STEPHEN KNIGHT , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , ( IT ., " Secretary , to the Secretary St . Mark's Lodge , " St . John ' s Lodge , Newburyport , Mass ., U . S . A . "
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
r „„ BIRTH . t P u Vr 0 n the sth inst- » at Chiddingfold , the wife of the Rev . T . S . Cooper , of a daughter . p „ DEATHS . VER . / r ,-On the Sth inst ., at go , Clapham-road , Harnett , the much-beloved wife of George Everett , P . M . Mil I 381 ' ? nd 202 i > P , Z - l 77 and 13 S 1 , & c , in the ^ 35 th year of her age . voop . —on the 5 th inst ., at 3 , Goswell-road , James May Gegney Wood , aged 45 .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
A new and original comedy is in active preparation at the Comedy , by Mr . Robert Buchanan , called "Agnes , " which is to take the place—we are glad to sayof " Family Ties , " and precede " Nemesis . " We hope the management will shortly change the latter too .
* * Mrs . Kendal is said to be 3 6 years of age . This has been made public through the numerous criticisms on her Rosalind in " As You Like It . " We are afraid it is not attracting very well , as already the last nights are announced on Easter Monday . " The Queen's Shilling" and "A Quiet Rubber" will be revived , with
entirely new scenery . "As You Like It" has been put on the stage in the most sumptuous and costly way it has ever been mounted and though the public do not seem to be responding as well as the management might wish , we place some weight on the authority of a brother high in the Craft , and a very distinguished member of Grand Lodge , whose wife is well known as an
amateur actress , who admires the present production at St . James ' s . # # * We regret to state that Miss Ada Cavendish has again become indisposed , and has had to give up her part as Mrs . Graham in Mr . Mark Quinton ' s powerful drama , " In His Power . " Mrs . Beerbohm Tree has become an efficient substitute , and plays the character with much force
and satisfaction to her audiences . One might do much worse just now than pay a visit to the Olympic . The plot of the play turns upon a theme which has been used before —in " Diplomacy " for instance—in which a fondly loved wife of an officer is made to play the part of spy on her own husband , and delivers to a villain , in whose hands she is , important despatches relating to the concentration of
our army . Scari threatens to inform her husband of a prior alliance to him if she does not do his bidding and drug her husband that he may copy a despatch of the General of the army . She , in her anxiety not to arouse suspicions on her honour in her husband , is intimidated into it , but of course all turns out right . Her husband , who believed in her dishonesty when he finds he has been betrayed , is
convinced of her innocence , and the spy is confronted with justice , and meets his fate by being shot by a mob . Mr . Kyrle Bellew has an excellent part , which he plays excellently . Mr . Cartwright , the villain , Mr . J . G . Grahame , Mr . Mark Quinton ( the author of the drama ) , Mr . Elworthy , and the company all round make the piece go well and excessively interesting .
» * As Mr . Pinero has written a new comedy , which has been read and accepted in the Court Theatre by Messrs . Clayton and Cecil , it will be not very long that the public will have the opportunity they now possess of seeing Mr . Albery ' s comedy , " The Denhams , " originally played at the Haymarket , under the title of " The
Criers , " adapted from the French play , " Les Fourchambault . Mrs . John Wood is still playing her old part of Mrs . Denham , and we think we never enjoyed her wit and pungency more than _ at present . Her vulgarities are pardonable , because so innocent and without vice . She undoubtedly makes the hit of the piece . Each act contains amusement which is sustained to the end , which
unfortunately , is not very satisfactory . Mr . Albery's dialogue is clever , and he must be indeed a grave man who could sit through "The Denhams" without being moved to laughter . Bro . John Clayton , as usual , has one of those solemn , unselfish parts which he seem to delight in . Miss Marion Terry as Haidde Burnside is not heavily taxed , and therefore is not seen at her best by any means . Mr . Cecil has allowed himself a somewhat minor character
as the Reverend Lord A . Whitehead , but of which he contrives to make a lot of fun , though he exaggerates . Miss Lydia Foote as Mrs . Goring plays the ill-used and noble-hearted lady with much sympathy and care . We understand the change in the programme will be made about Easter ; in the meanwhile we think the present comedy will doubtless attract good houses , and we note most of the Royal Family have paid the Court a visit .
* The sixth annual performance by the Sydenham Dramatic Club was given on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the St . George ' s Hall , Langham-place . The hall was well filled by an appreciative audience , who cheered lustily every well-known face as it appeared on the stage . Punctually to the time appointed the band opened the evening
with some well-selected music , and after a few minutes the curtain arose on the well-known farce " The Area Belle , " which was excellently acted all round , special mention being due to Miss Amy Blount and Mr . F . J . B . Radford , who were both exceptionally good . The farce was followed by the comedy " A Hundred Thousand Pounds , " by the late Bro . H . J . Byron . The curtain rises on the scene in Joe
Barlow ' s parlour , and brings before our notice Miss Gertrude Winta , who played the arduous part of Mrs . Barlow without one hitch from first to last . It would take too long , and space will not ] allow us , to enumerate all the qualities shown during the performance of the comedy , let it suffice when we say that Miss Pattie Bell ( Alice Barlow ) looked and acted the part to a nicety , some of the situations
being sustained with telling effect , which was added to by the feeling and careful acting of Mr . A . H . Hayward ( Joe Barlow ) . Mr . T . Dermott made a good lover , and Mr . E . Van Weenken was the type of a cold , unloving villain whom everyone delights to see overthrown at the conclusion of the { piece . Of the other actors they all fulfilled their
parts satisfactorily , and at times it was hard to believe we were witnessing an amateur performance . The principal characters were recalled after every act , and Mr . Hayward received an ovation at the close of the performance , and it is only due to state that much credit was reflected on him by the careful and efficient way in which the Sydenham Dramatic Club acted under his management .
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Masonic Lecture At Torquay.
MASONIC LECTURE AT TORQUAY .
A very instructive lecture on the "Four Grand Lodges of England " was delivered by VV , Bro . VV . J . Hughan , Past G . U . England , at the Masonic Hall , Torquay , on the 10 th inst ., under the banner of the Jordan Lodge , No . 1403 , VV . Bro . B . Knight , W . M ., presiding . There was a goodly
number of brethren present , who showed their interest in the lecture , and the close attention with which they followed the worthy lecturer in his references to the Old Lodges and their Constitutions and ancient Charges , by asking a considerable number of questions at the close of the lecture , to all of which Bro . Hughan replied in a full and satisfactory
manner . A collection was taken up in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund , for whose benefit the lecture was given , the same being subsequently increased by the lodge to £ 5 5 S . On the proposition of VV . Bro . D . J . ALLAJIS , P . M . 32 S , seconded by VV . Bro . B . KNIGHT , W . M . 1402 , a very hearty and cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Bro .
Hughan for his admirable , and instructive lecture , in acknowledging which Bro . HUGHAN stated that he should be pleased to give another lecture in aid of the same funds under the banner of St . John's Lodge , No . 32 s , on "The Antiquities of Freemasonry . " The brethren andivisitors from ' neighbouring lodges subsequently adjourned to supper at Bro . Bolt ' s Royal Hotel , where the usual loyal and fraternal toasts were dul y observed .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
ALIWAI . NORTH , CAPE COLONY . It sounds very much like putting the cart before the horse when we read of the installation of the VV . M . and the appointment and investiture of his officers , and immediatel y afterwards that it is expected the lodge , in which all this has taken place , will be consecrated some two months later on . Yet this is precisely what we iearn from the Border Nevis of Aliwai North , Cape Colony , of the 6 th December
last , in which we are told that the " installation of the W . M . elect and officers of the 'Frere' Lodge , Aliwai North , " took place the Thursday previous , and lower down in the same column that " the formal consecration of the lodge will take place in February next , when the D . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Egan , will be present . " However , we suppose the District Grand Lodge authorities know what they are about , the D . G . Secretary , Bro . VV . T . Sissing , having
been deputed by Bro . Dr . Egan , D . G . M ., to conduct the ceremonies , and Bro . Nixon , who heads the list of founders , having been duly installed W . M ,, according to ancient custom , appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the year , namely : Bros . Wm . Crosby , S . VV . ; W . Marshall , J . VV . ; B . Levy , Treas . :
H . C . Dreyer , Sec ; W . M . Anderson , S . D . ; J . J . Pryce , J . D . ; H . Hasler , I . G . ; VV . T . Hallimond , Org . ; and D . Hendry , Tyler . There was a numerous gathering on the occasion , and when the lodge had . been closed the brethren sat down to a banquet , at Scott's Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Nixon .
GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA . At the Quarterly Communication of this Grand Lodge , held in the Masonic Temple , Philadelphia , under the presidency of Bro . Conrad B . Day , M . W . G . M ., on the 3 rd December last , Bro . Day declined re-election as Grand
Master , and the following brethren were elected as the principal Grand Officers for the year , namely : Bros . E . Coppee Mitchell , M . W . G . M . ; Joseph Eichbaum , D . G . M . ; Clifford P . McCalla , G . S . W !; Hon . J . Simpson Africa , G . J . W . ; Thos . R . Patton , G . Treas . ; and Michael Nisbet , Grand Sec .
PENNSYLVANIA MASONIC HOME . The Philadelphia Keystone oi January 10 th contains a long and interesting account of the ceremonies attending the opening on New Year ' s Day of the Masonic Home for Indigent Freemasons , which the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has been for some time past so anxious to establish . The Home is on a small scale at presentbeing a double
, three-storey house containing 13 rooms and a kitchen , but no doubt large enough to accommodate some half-score old brethren , while , from the particulars furnished by our contemporary , it would seem that the Committee who have had entrusted to them the management of the business have had the house put in good habitable condittion , so that the inmates might enjoy themselves as well as live under its hospitable roof . As the building has onlv been taken for
three years , it will be understood that the Home is located temporarily in it , until , indeed , a suitable site has been found on which to erect a larger and more commodious structure . Nevertheless the work , if small at the outset , has been carried out well , the sum expended thus far being apparently some 1200 dollars ( £ 240 ) . At all events , on New Year's Day all was in readiness , and as early as 10 a . m . streams of visitors , both brethren and ladies ,
converged from all parts of Philadelphia , towards the house about to be dedicated as a Masonic Home , and every one appears to have been delighted with what they saw . The ceremonywhich followed was marked by extreme simplicity , a dedication ode , some addresses , of which one was delivered by Bro . Coppee Mitchell , G . M . of Pennysvania , a prayer , and the doxology , constituting all that was done on the occasion . At present , there is only one inmate , but there
are already several applications before the Committee for admission , and no doubt the Home will soon have its full number of occupants complete . But what is chiefly gratif y ing is to know , that already 5 S Masonic bodies , of which 41 are Craft lodges , three Mark lodges , six R . A . chapters , six K . T . Commanderies , and the A . and A . Rite , are supportin g members , and that the Permanent Fund for upholding t he new Institution already amount , to 4135 dollars ( £ 827 ) . There is only one subject of regret to
notice in connection with the event , and it is that Bro . Jas . Mills , who had taken a principal part in the earlier proceedings , and who had been looking forward to to preside at the opening ceremony , was suddenly taken ill and died the day following . We will add that the President of the Home is Bro . General Louis Wagner ; the Vice-President , Bro . Geo . W . Kendrick , jun . ; the Treasurer , Bro . Thos . R . Patton ; and the Secretary , Bro . Thomas Jacobs . The Matron in charge is Mrs . Mary H . Babb .
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Western Australia.
in the several Degrees . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . M . Drake , S . VV . ; E . Ashton , J . VV . ; 1 Allen , Chap . ; G . W . Randell , Treas . ; W . Sandover , gee ; F . Birch , Org . ; VV . H . McGlew , S . D . ; C . R . Pcther , J . D . ; S . Hyde , I . G . ; and W . Graves , Tyler . The Installing Master delivered the address to the VV . M . The ceremony of installation being concluded , the VV . M ., Bro . Chas . Youle Dean , thanked Bro . Hussey , P . M ., for
the manner in which he had conducted the ceremony of installation . He thanked the brethren for having placed him in that honourable position , he assured them that to be master of a lodge had been his highest ambition , and now that it had been gratified , he need not further assure them that , occupying the chair , and thus becoming the humble representative of K . S ., would ever be remembered as the proudest moment cf his Masonic life . He would do
all in his power for the good of Freemasonry in general , and for this lodge in particular . He would endeavour so to work the lodge with fervency , harmony , and zeal , that when his term of office had expired the brethren would feel gratified at the selection they had made . In conclusion , he wished them all , individually and collectively , a happy and a prosperous new year . A vote of thanks was proposed for the retiring officers , responded to by Bro . VV .
Strickland , P . M . " Hearty good wishes " were offered by Bro . C L . Clifton , VV . M . Freemantle Lodge , 1033 , E . C ., he at the same time congratulating the W . M . on the superior manner in which the ceremony of investiture had been conducted . The W . M . graciously acknowledged the compliment . The lodge having been closed in harmony , the brethren adiourned to refreshment , which was spread in Bro .
H . Wear's good style . The brethren having shown their appreciation of the catering , the VV . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " the toast being duly honoured with demonstrations of loyalty . The W . M . then proposed "The R . W . G . M ., H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , " which was acknowledged with loyal enthusiasm and customary honours . The I . P . M ., Bro . E . Sholl , proposed "The Worshipful
Master in eulogistic terms , the toast being received by the brethren with demonstrative applause , and drunk with the usual appropriate , and also with musical honours . The VV . M . responded in suitable language , observing , in conclusion , that at the end of his term of office he hoped to beable to render a fruitful account of his Stewardship .
The W . M . then called on Bro . Shore ( visitor ) , who sung "The Rhine Wine" in splendid style , and Bro . V . E . Nesbit recited " Hans Breittmann's Party" capitally . Bro . T . Sherwood , P . M ., proposed "The Visitors , " the toast being received with applause and musical honours . Bro . C L . Clifton , VV . M . 33 ( E . C ) , suitably responded . Bro . C . A . Patterson sung a motto song in an excellent
manner . The W . M . of 1033 ( E . C . ) proposed " Success to the Lodge of St . John , " which was given with the usual honours . Bro . R . N . Bullen ( visitor ) sang "The White Squall " very effectively . Bro . D . K . Congdon , P . M ., P . Z . 1033 , proposed " The P . M . ' s of the Lodge of St . John , " the toast being duly
honoured . Era . T . Smith , P . M ., responded fluently and in happy terms . Bro . VV . Strickland , P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge , " which was received with demonstrations of approval , and drunk with musical honours . The officers , commencing with Bro . J . H . Drake , S . VV ., severally responded . Bro . Rogers ( visitor ) sang a comic song ,, which was
received with applause . After being requested by the brethren , the W . M . sang "The Midshipmite " in his usual excellent style , and Bro . VV . Graves sang " The Suit of Corderoy " and a " Nobby ' cad of ' air" in such a side-splitting manner as to elicit continuous applause and hearty laughter from the brethren . The Tyler's toast and the singing of " Auld Lang Syne " happily ended a most agreeable , successful , and recreative evening .
International Masonic Congratulations.
INTERNATIONAL MASONIC CONGRATULATIONS .
On Friday evening , the Gth inst ., the members of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , met at the Temperance Hall , Newbury , Bro . VV . H . Belcher , W . M ., presiding . In connection with the 250 th settlement of
Newburyport , Mass ., it was unanimously resolved to forward the following congratulatory address to the Masonic lodges in that place : — " Newbury , Berks , " 24 th February , 1 SS 5 . " Worshipful Sir and Brother ,
"The W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 574 , in open lodge assembled , desired me to convey to the officers and brethren of your lodge their hearty and sincere congratulations on the 250 th anniversary of your settlement . They are very pleased to find that Craft Masonry is recognised and practised at Newburyport , and they also hope the VV . M .. officers , and
brethren of your lodge will accept the hearty good wishes of the Masons of thelold town of Newbury , in Eng'and , for the success of Freemasonry and the general Welfare of your town and settlement . ' 1 am , dear Sir and Brother , " Yours faithfully and fraternally , "STEPHEN KNIGHT , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , ( IT ., " Secretary , to the Secretary St . Mark's Lodge , " St . John ' s Lodge , Newburyport , Mass ., U . S . A . "
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
r „„ BIRTH . t P u Vr 0 n the sth inst- » at Chiddingfold , the wife of the Rev . T . S . Cooper , of a daughter . p „ DEATHS . VER . / r ,-On the Sth inst ., at go , Clapham-road , Harnett , the much-beloved wife of George Everett , P . M . Mil I 381 ' ? nd 202 i > P , Z - l 77 and 13 S 1 , & c , in the ^ 35 th year of her age . voop . —on the 5 th inst ., at 3 , Goswell-road , James May Gegney Wood , aged 45 .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
A new and original comedy is in active preparation at the Comedy , by Mr . Robert Buchanan , called "Agnes , " which is to take the place—we are glad to sayof " Family Ties , " and precede " Nemesis . " We hope the management will shortly change the latter too .
* * Mrs . Kendal is said to be 3 6 years of age . This has been made public through the numerous criticisms on her Rosalind in " As You Like It . " We are afraid it is not attracting very well , as already the last nights are announced on Easter Monday . " The Queen's Shilling" and "A Quiet Rubber" will be revived , with
entirely new scenery . "As You Like It" has been put on the stage in the most sumptuous and costly way it has ever been mounted and though the public do not seem to be responding as well as the management might wish , we place some weight on the authority of a brother high in the Craft , and a very distinguished member of Grand Lodge , whose wife is well known as an
amateur actress , who admires the present production at St . James ' s . # # * We regret to state that Miss Ada Cavendish has again become indisposed , and has had to give up her part as Mrs . Graham in Mr . Mark Quinton ' s powerful drama , " In His Power . " Mrs . Beerbohm Tree has become an efficient substitute , and plays the character with much force
and satisfaction to her audiences . One might do much worse just now than pay a visit to the Olympic . The plot of the play turns upon a theme which has been used before —in " Diplomacy " for instance—in which a fondly loved wife of an officer is made to play the part of spy on her own husband , and delivers to a villain , in whose hands she is , important despatches relating to the concentration of
our army . Scari threatens to inform her husband of a prior alliance to him if she does not do his bidding and drug her husband that he may copy a despatch of the General of the army . She , in her anxiety not to arouse suspicions on her honour in her husband , is intimidated into it , but of course all turns out right . Her husband , who believed in her dishonesty when he finds he has been betrayed , is
convinced of her innocence , and the spy is confronted with justice , and meets his fate by being shot by a mob . Mr . Kyrle Bellew has an excellent part , which he plays excellently . Mr . Cartwright , the villain , Mr . J . G . Grahame , Mr . Mark Quinton ( the author of the drama ) , Mr . Elworthy , and the company all round make the piece go well and excessively interesting .
» * As Mr . Pinero has written a new comedy , which has been read and accepted in the Court Theatre by Messrs . Clayton and Cecil , it will be not very long that the public will have the opportunity they now possess of seeing Mr . Albery ' s comedy , " The Denhams , " originally played at the Haymarket , under the title of " The
Criers , " adapted from the French play , " Les Fourchambault . Mrs . John Wood is still playing her old part of Mrs . Denham , and we think we never enjoyed her wit and pungency more than _ at present . Her vulgarities are pardonable , because so innocent and without vice . She undoubtedly makes the hit of the piece . Each act contains amusement which is sustained to the end , which
unfortunately , is not very satisfactory . Mr . Albery's dialogue is clever , and he must be indeed a grave man who could sit through "The Denhams" without being moved to laughter . Bro . John Clayton , as usual , has one of those solemn , unselfish parts which he seem to delight in . Miss Marion Terry as Haidde Burnside is not heavily taxed , and therefore is not seen at her best by any means . Mr . Cecil has allowed himself a somewhat minor character
as the Reverend Lord A . Whitehead , but of which he contrives to make a lot of fun , though he exaggerates . Miss Lydia Foote as Mrs . Goring plays the ill-used and noble-hearted lady with much sympathy and care . We understand the change in the programme will be made about Easter ; in the meanwhile we think the present comedy will doubtless attract good houses , and we note most of the Royal Family have paid the Court a visit .
* The sixth annual performance by the Sydenham Dramatic Club was given on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the St . George ' s Hall , Langham-place . The hall was well filled by an appreciative audience , who cheered lustily every well-known face as it appeared on the stage . Punctually to the time appointed the band opened the evening
with some well-selected music , and after a few minutes the curtain arose on the well-known farce " The Area Belle , " which was excellently acted all round , special mention being due to Miss Amy Blount and Mr . F . J . B . Radford , who were both exceptionally good . The farce was followed by the comedy " A Hundred Thousand Pounds , " by the late Bro . H . J . Byron . The curtain rises on the scene in Joe
Barlow ' s parlour , and brings before our notice Miss Gertrude Winta , who played the arduous part of Mrs . Barlow without one hitch from first to last . It would take too long , and space will not ] allow us , to enumerate all the qualities shown during the performance of the comedy , let it suffice when we say that Miss Pattie Bell ( Alice Barlow ) looked and acted the part to a nicety , some of the situations
being sustained with telling effect , which was added to by the feeling and careful acting of Mr . A . H . Hayward ( Joe Barlow ) . Mr . T . Dermott made a good lover , and Mr . E . Van Weenken was the type of a cold , unloving villain whom everyone delights to see overthrown at the conclusion of the { piece . Of the other actors they all fulfilled their
parts satisfactorily , and at times it was hard to believe we were witnessing an amateur performance . The principal characters were recalled after every act , and Mr . Hayward received an ovation at the close of the performance , and it is only due to state that much credit was reflected on him by the careful and efficient way in which the Sydenham Dramatic Club acted under his management .
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Masonic Lecture At Torquay.
MASONIC LECTURE AT TORQUAY .
A very instructive lecture on the "Four Grand Lodges of England " was delivered by VV , Bro . VV . J . Hughan , Past G . U . England , at the Masonic Hall , Torquay , on the 10 th inst ., under the banner of the Jordan Lodge , No . 1403 , VV . Bro . B . Knight , W . M ., presiding . There was a goodly
number of brethren present , who showed their interest in the lecture , and the close attention with which they followed the worthy lecturer in his references to the Old Lodges and their Constitutions and ancient Charges , by asking a considerable number of questions at the close of the lecture , to all of which Bro . Hughan replied in a full and satisfactory
manner . A collection was taken up in aid of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund , for whose benefit the lecture was given , the same being subsequently increased by the lodge to £ 5 5 S . On the proposition of VV . Bro . D . J . ALLAJIS , P . M . 32 S , seconded by VV . Bro . B . KNIGHT , W . M . 1402 , a very hearty and cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Bro .
Hughan for his admirable , and instructive lecture , in acknowledging which Bro . HUGHAN stated that he should be pleased to give another lecture in aid of the same funds under the banner of St . John's Lodge , No . 32 s , on "The Antiquities of Freemasonry . " The brethren andivisitors from ' neighbouring lodges subsequently adjourned to supper at Bro . Bolt ' s Royal Hotel , where the usual loyal and fraternal toasts were dul y observed .
The Craft Abroad.
The Craft Abroad .
ALIWAI . NORTH , CAPE COLONY . It sounds very much like putting the cart before the horse when we read of the installation of the VV . M . and the appointment and investiture of his officers , and immediatel y afterwards that it is expected the lodge , in which all this has taken place , will be consecrated some two months later on . Yet this is precisely what we iearn from the Border Nevis of Aliwai North , Cape Colony , of the 6 th December
last , in which we are told that the " installation of the W . M . elect and officers of the 'Frere' Lodge , Aliwai North , " took place the Thursday previous , and lower down in the same column that " the formal consecration of the lodge will take place in February next , when the D . G . M ., Bro . Dr . Egan , will be present . " However , we suppose the District Grand Lodge authorities know what they are about , the D . G . Secretary , Bro . VV . T . Sissing , having
been deputed by Bro . Dr . Egan , D . G . M ., to conduct the ceremonies , and Bro . Nixon , who heads the list of founders , having been duly installed W . M ,, according to ancient custom , appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the year , namely : Bros . Wm . Crosby , S . VV . ; W . Marshall , J . VV . ; B . Levy , Treas . :
H . C . Dreyer , Sec ; W . M . Anderson , S . D . ; J . J . Pryce , J . D . ; H . Hasler , I . G . ; VV . T . Hallimond , Org . ; and D . Hendry , Tyler . There was a numerous gathering on the occasion , and when the lodge had . been closed the brethren sat down to a banquet , at Scott's Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Nixon .
GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA . At the Quarterly Communication of this Grand Lodge , held in the Masonic Temple , Philadelphia , under the presidency of Bro . Conrad B . Day , M . W . G . M ., on the 3 rd December last , Bro . Day declined re-election as Grand
Master , and the following brethren were elected as the principal Grand Officers for the year , namely : Bros . E . Coppee Mitchell , M . W . G . M . ; Joseph Eichbaum , D . G . M . ; Clifford P . McCalla , G . S . W !; Hon . J . Simpson Africa , G . J . W . ; Thos . R . Patton , G . Treas . ; and Michael Nisbet , Grand Sec .
PENNSYLVANIA MASONIC HOME . The Philadelphia Keystone oi January 10 th contains a long and interesting account of the ceremonies attending the opening on New Year ' s Day of the Masonic Home for Indigent Freemasons , which the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has been for some time past so anxious to establish . The Home is on a small scale at presentbeing a double
, three-storey house containing 13 rooms and a kitchen , but no doubt large enough to accommodate some half-score old brethren , while , from the particulars furnished by our contemporary , it would seem that the Committee who have had entrusted to them the management of the business have had the house put in good habitable condittion , so that the inmates might enjoy themselves as well as live under its hospitable roof . As the building has onlv been taken for
three years , it will be understood that the Home is located temporarily in it , until , indeed , a suitable site has been found on which to erect a larger and more commodious structure . Nevertheless the work , if small at the outset , has been carried out well , the sum expended thus far being apparently some 1200 dollars ( £ 240 ) . At all events , on New Year's Day all was in readiness , and as early as 10 a . m . streams of visitors , both brethren and ladies ,
converged from all parts of Philadelphia , towards the house about to be dedicated as a Masonic Home , and every one appears to have been delighted with what they saw . The ceremonywhich followed was marked by extreme simplicity , a dedication ode , some addresses , of which one was delivered by Bro . Coppee Mitchell , G . M . of Pennysvania , a prayer , and the doxology , constituting all that was done on the occasion . At present , there is only one inmate , but there
are already several applications before the Committee for admission , and no doubt the Home will soon have its full number of occupants complete . But what is chiefly gratif y ing is to know , that already 5 S Masonic bodies , of which 41 are Craft lodges , three Mark lodges , six R . A . chapters , six K . T . Commanderies , and the A . and A . Rite , are supportin g members , and that the Permanent Fund for upholding t he new Institution already amount , to 4135 dollars ( £ 827 ) . There is only one subject of regret to
notice in connection with the event , and it is that Bro . Jas . Mills , who had taken a principal part in the earlier proceedings , and who had been looking forward to to preside at the opening ceremony , was suddenly taken ill and died the day following . We will add that the President of the Home is Bro . General Louis Wagner ; the Vice-President , Bro . Geo . W . Kendrick , jun . ; the Treasurer , Bro . Thos . R . Patton ; and the Secretary , Bro . Thomas Jacobs . The Matron in charge is Mrs . Mary H . Babb .