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_ KELSO . —Kelso Lodge ( No . 58 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., St . John ' s Day , at the Masonic Hall , when there was a numerous attendance . The lodge having been opened and raised by Bro . A . Bulman , jun ., the retiring R . W . M ., Bro . the Rev .- T . N . Wannop ( St . John's , Haddington , 57 ) , i .. . i . ur Grand Chaplain of Scotland , who had kindly consented to officiate as Installing Master on the occasion ,

assumed the chair . The reverend brother having expressed the gratification he experienced in assisting on this occasion , and especially in having to place a brother minister in the Master's chair of the lodge , then proceeded in due form and very impressively to instal Bro . the Rev . Peter M'Kerron , of the North Parish Church , Kelso , as Right Worshipful Master , the retiring Master delivering the usual charges , after which the new R . W . M . was duly

invested with the insignia of his office , and conducted to the chair by the Installing- Master . The other officebearers were then duly installed , invested , and conducted to their respective stations . The following is a complete list of the new office-bearers : Bros . Rev . Peter M'Kerron , R . W . M . and Chap . ; A . Bulman , jun ., I . P . M . ; R . Swan , Dep . M . ; James Steel , Sub . M . ; J . B . Innes ( Edinburgh ) , Proxy M . ' j J . Shearer , S . W . " ; W . Conlan , J . W . ;

J . Smith , Secretary ; J . W . Plummcr , Treasurer ; A . Steel , S . D . ; T . Laing , J . D . ; A . Heap , Organist ; T . Laing , Jeweller ; W . F . Vernon , Bard ; John Burden , Architect ; R . Rodger , S . S . ; T . Murray , J S . j G . Crease , I . G . ; and James Allan , Tyler . The new R . W . M . conveyed his thanks to the brethren for electing him to the chair , and to the Installing Master for his valuable services . Bro . Bulman , I . P . M ., then said

he had great pleasure in formally handing over to the lodge a set of tracing boards which had been prepared for presentation to the lodge by Bro . John Burden , to whom he paid a high compliment for the taste and skill he had shown in their execution . A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Burden for his valuable gift . Bro . Burden , in acknowledging the compliment , mentioned that

Bro . Bulman , who had supplied the handsome oak frames , and , Bro . A . Hogarth , who had furnished other necessary materials , were also entitled to the thanks of the brethren . The Rev . George Gunn , minister of Stichill and Hume , and Mr . William Murray , Ednam , were then initiated , the ceremony being performed by the new . Master and his officers in a most admirable manner . The lodge was then closed in due form .

Immediately after the closing of the lodge the brethren , to the number of about forty , dined together in the Town Hall , the chair being occupied by the new R . W . M ., Bro . the Rev . P . M'Kerron , and Bros . Burden and Conlan , J . W ., in the absence of Bro . Shearer , S . W ., discharged the duties of Croupiers . After dinner , which was purveyed by Bro . Rodger of the Black Swan , the toasts usual on such occasions were proposed by the R . W . M . These

included "The Holy Lodge of St . John , " "The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales , and the other Members of the Royal Family , " " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " Bro . Mills responding . Bro . A . Bulman , jun ., P . M ., proposed " The Grand Lodges of England , Scotland , and Ireland . " Bro . the Rev . T . N . Wannop responded on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , and in doing so remarked that Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart , whom the Grand

Lodge had for the eighth time placed upon the throne , was one of the best Masters they had ever had . He gave his attention to the affairs of Grand Lodge in a way that no previous Master had done since it came into existence . He had conducted the Masonic barque through stormy water indeed , and the brethren were now anxious to keep him until they were able to do something in the way of instituting charities , and of extending the usefulness of the Craft

as a benefit society , in the way in which the English Masons had done so much good . The Grand Secretary had also worked hard and successfully for the same object . Bro . Wannop proposed " The Lodge Kelso , No . 5 S , " and expressed the great pleasure he had felt at once more visiting the lodge , and the still greater pleasure he had had in installing his reverend brother a Master of the lodge . He had also seen their new Master in harness , and

had paid the greatest attention to the manner in which he had acquitted himself , and he had not been able to discern a single mistake . They had got a Master who was , as far as it was pbssble to he , perfect , and from what he had seen there was no doubt that under the new Mastership the whole lodge in all respects would very soon be equally perfect . Bro . M'Kerron responded , and said that he and the other office-bearers were determined to do their best to

promote the interests of the lodge , and if they did not succeed it would be from want of ability , and not from want of will . He had got a number of most willing workers around him , and they meant to work . Bro . Conlan proposed "The Past Master of Lodge No . 5 S , " and in doing so he said he was happy to have that opportunity of paying a tribute of respect to Bro . Bulman , I . P . M ., who , while in the chair , had discharged all the arduous and important duties of his

office in a most efficient and gentlemanly manner , and who he hoped would continue to take an energetic interest in the affairs of the lodge . Bro . Bulman returned thanks . Among the other toasts were " Visiting Brethren , " proposed by the R . W . M ., and responded to by Bro . A . M'Dougall , of Tweed Lodge , 261 ; "The Officc-Bearers of Lodge 5 S , " proposed by Bro . T . Hunter , and responded to by Bro . Plummer , Treasurer , and Bro .

Conlan , J . W . ; "The Last Laid Stone , " proposed by the R . W . M ., and responded to by the Rev . Bro . Gunn . The proceedings , though brief on account of the time for the ball approaching , were pleasant . A ball in connection with the lodge was held in the Town Hall at night . The hall had previously been tastefully decorated for the occasion with wreaths of evergreens , and other emblems of the season , and of the Craft , while a portion of the area had been partitioned off as a

supperroom , which was under the charge of Bro . and Mrs . Rodgers . Dancing began about ten o ' clock , at which time there would be seventy ladies and gentlemen present . An excellent programme had been arranged , and good music was provided by the Kelso Quadrille Band , under the leadership of Mr . Lamb . The dancing was kept up till about fiveo'clock on Tuesday morning . Some excellent vocal music was contributed by different members of the company during the night , and the ball on the whole was a highl y successful and pleasant one . The greater portion of

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the arrangements was carried out by Bro . Plummer , jun ., who deserves no small thanks for the anxiety and care he bestowed upon the work . JEDBURGH . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 104 ) . —On Friday night , the 24 th ult ., the usual installation of the officebearers of the above lodge was held within their lodge-room . Brother Andrew Sword / Installing Master , officiated . The

following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . J . T . S . Elliot , R . W . M . yr . of Wolfelec ; " Andrew Sword , P . M . ; W . Murray , D . M . ; W . Veitch , S . M . ; M . Laidlaw , S . W . ; J . C . Wallace , J . W . ; Robert Fair , Treas . ; B . M'Call , Sec ; S . G . Dunbar , S . D . j J . F . Haig , J . D . ; G . Aitken , I . G . ; W . Aitken , Tyler , Immediately thereafter the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet ,

purveyed by Bro . Andrew Turnbull , Black Bull Hotel , the collation being of the most recherche description . Bro . Andrew Sword ably discharged the duties of the chair , the Croupiers being Bros . W . Laidlaw and J . | C Wallace . The usual loyal and patriotic toastswere proposed and responded to , as also those pertaining to the Order of Freemasonry . Songs were given throughout the evening by Bros . Clement ,

Robson , Halhday , Wright , Clark , Mackenzie , M . Laidlaw , and M'Call . The proceedings were brought to a close by the company singing the National Anthem . Deputations were present froni Lodge Kelso , No . 5 S , the gentlemen representing this lodge being Bros . W . F . Vernon , G . Crease , A . Steel , T . Laing , and W . Conlan ; Lodge Tweed , No . 261 , \\ ' . Dickison , J . Maxwell , D . S . Mackenzie , and J . H . Clarke . Thereafter the brethren adjourned to

the ball room , which had been nicely decorated for the occasion with wreaths of evergreens , flags and devices being also displayed with fine effect throughout the room . At ten o ' clock the Grand March ( Masonic ) and " Triumph " was led off to the inspiring strains of music supplied by a string band from Hawick . The dance was kept up till a late hour on Saturday morning , when , before separating , the company sang "Auld Lang Syne , " all seemingly well satisfied with their evening ' s entertainment .

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ROYAL CONNAUGHT THEATRE . — When Bro . Charles Morton decided to open the Connaught Theatre with the " Fille du Tambour Major , " he displayed great faith in his oivn powers of management , and good judgment in the appreciative faculties of the British public . There is a certain class of audience who go frequently and habitually to the Alhambra . This audience loves good dressing , grand spectacular effects , gorgeous ballets and

processions , and fascinating music . When a company with years of prestige at its back caters for these habitues it knows their requirements to a nicety , and is able to satisfy them . But it is altogether a different matter when a theatre is opened as a private speculation , and starts , as it were , anew , and very much handicapped by the prejudices in favour of its more wealthy predecessor . Nothing but an importation of all the good management

which has prevailed at JJie Alhambra for so many years back could have created in this new theatre a school of music which has at once made its mark with genuine success . Instead of being regarded as a rival of the Alhambra , the Connaught must be considered as its child . Not only has Bro . Morton given his great talents in the undertaking , but we have reason to believe that Air . Mansel , and others on the Alhambra staff , 'havc given a

friendly hint or two during the rehearsals of this important opera . The house has been tastefully decorated by Messrs . Lyon , of Holborn , and the evening commenced brightly with the overture , which was conducted by Mr . Goossens , and played with great effect by the able staff of musicians under his command . The opening chorus , " At the call of duty , " showed careful rehearsal ) and brought out the fresh young voices of the choir to great advantage .

Miss Rose Fleury , as Lorenza , proved a useful leader , and she , moreover , did not trespass on the part of the prima donna , which many less experienced singers might have been tempted to do . Miss Hemming filled the part of The Abbess with dignity and ability . Of course Miss Jennie Lee , as Griolel , was ' received nith much applause . This was , indeed , an ordeal , for the part had been already so efficiently played by Miss Leslie and Miss St . Ouentin . that

even a lady of Miss Lee ' s experience must have felt there might be some prejudice in the minds of the audience on this point . Nothing could have been better . In addition to Miss Lee ' s perfect appreciation of the part , and her excellent acting and singing , she was able to play the drum , which added much to the effect at the proper times . Mr . Woodfield , as Captain Robert , sang his part very well , and has a fine tenor voice . Mr . Aynsley Cook , as the

Tambour Major , received quite an ovation . He acted the part with great spirit , but it appeared to us that his get-up was almost _ unnecessaril y exaggerated . We preferred Mr . Mervin's more simple and less burlesque arrangement of the moustache . Miss Inman looked charmingly piquante as the vivandiere . The part of the duchesse was filled by Miss Fanny Edwards , who quite proved to the audience that the

training of iso nights at the Alhambra in this same part had not been wasted on her . Miss Amy Grundy , the prima , looked exceedingly pretty as Stella , and sang charmingly , with evidently a great familiarity with the music Mr . Collini took the difficult part of the Marquis de Bambini , the business of which has been mainly created by Mr . Kellcher at the Alhambra . Mr . Sweetman as the Due dclla Volta , proved an able successor to Mr . Leslie , and had , moreover ,

the advantage of obtaining some hints in the business from his duchess , which materially assisted the interpretation of the part . Mr . Bradshaw , as Gregorio , proved an excellent comic servant , and Mr . Mccsams , as the innkeeper , performed his small role with appropriate energy . The minuet in Act IV . was gracefully danced by an efficient corps . The music of this dance is quite a gem in its way . It was composed , we are told , by Suliy as far back as I 6 KQ .

The entry of the French army into Milan was capitally done , considering the size of the stage as compared with the one in Leicester-square . All the dresses were new , and reflect great credit upon Mrs . May , the costumier , engaged for the piece . The house was tastefully furnished with p lants from Mr . Maitland ' s floral gallery . The boxkeeperesses were all neatly got up in black dresses and caps , and , in fact , from the refreshment department to the drum major's stick , every detail had been carefully attended to , showing that Bro , Morton had already had an immense

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experience in such matters . We recommend our brethren to look in at the Connaught , and heartily wish Bro . Morton the success he so fully deserves .

Lilterary, Art, And Antiquarian Notes.

Lilterary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes .

Many of HesbaStretton ' s stories have been translated into German , chiefly for circulation in the United States . Herr Alois Brandl has edited the old English text of Thomas of Erceldoune for the scries now being issued by Weidmann .

A complete minerological museum and laboratory is , we learn , an essential part of the plan of the Owens College extension scheme . Amongst the deaths recently recorded is that of M . Felix Baumaine , who , in conjunction with M . Ch . Blondelet , was the author of more than 1300 songs . The Publisher ' s Weekly states that Osgood'sedition of Tennyson ' s Ballads was printed and bound within

26 hours after the advance copy was received from London . The Early English Text Society has issued in its extra series two more of the Charlemagne romances under the editorial care of Mr . S . J . Herrtage . In the regular series the Blickling Homilies are concluded . Of greater interest is the volume containing the English works of Wyclif , hitherto unpublished . This h . s been edited by F . D . Matthew , and shows Wyclif both as a Church reformer and as a writer of vigorous and homely English .

The Athenceum state that Professor R . K . Douglas , in addition to his functions as Chinese Librarian of the British Museum , has for some time past been entrusted with the superintendence of the new printed catalogue , the colossal work which Mr . Bond , the present principal librarian , has undertaken to carry through , and which , when completed , will prove an inestimable boon to readers .

The New York World is responsible for the following rhyme for musicians by Elizabeth Lemkc : — Haendel , Bendel , Mendelssohn , Brendel , Wendel , Jadassohn , Muller , Hiller , Heller , Franz , Plothow , Flotow , Burtow , Gantz .

Meyer , Beyer , Meyerbeer , Heyer , Weyer , Beyer , Beer , Lichner , Lachner , Schachner , Dietz , Hill , Will , Bruell , Grill , Drill , Riess , Rictz Hansen , Jansen , Jensen , Kiehl , Stade , Gadc , Laade , Stiehl , Naumann , Neumann , Hiihnerfiirst , Niemann , Riemann , Diener , Wiirst .

Kochlcr , Dochler , Rubenstein , Himmel , Hummel , Rosenkeyn , Lauer , Bauer , Klenicke , Romberg , Plomberg , Reinecke . The Athenceum states that an interesting MS ., containing an account of the conquest of Siberia by Yermak , lias been preserved for more than a hundred years in t ' ae library of the St . Petersburg Academy of Sciences .

Attributed to a certain Remezof of Tobolsk , it was discovered in that city , in 1 740 , by Professor Miller . Each of the 154 cages of the MS . contains a picture accompanied by a few lines of text , and the whole has been reproduced in fac-simile by means of photo-lithography . The editor , Mr . A . Zost , states that he has been induced to undertake the work just now by the fact that next year ( 1 SS 2 ) will bring with it the three hundredth anniversary of the annexation of Siberia to Russia .

Mr . William Smith , F . S . A . Scot ., the author of several local histories / proposes to issued by subscription" ! a work entitled , " Old Yorkshire , being historical notes relating to the people , customs , and traditions of the county . " In the current number of the Pliilosopliical Magazine Dr . Connelly and Mr . L . T . O'Shea , of Firth

College , Sheffield , and both late of Owens College , describe a relation which they have detected between the melting points of the elements and their more simple solid compounds and the heats of formation of the latter . A large number of chemical reactions have been examined , and the authors come to the conclusion that the heat of formation may be

predicted from the melting points , with an error very little greater than follows when the direct experimental method itself is used . In the same periodical is a communication on the " Specific volumes of oxide , " by Dr . Bohuslar Brauner , Prague , and Mr . John I . Watts , of Owens College , in which there are also some interesting deductions .

Nature announces the welcome fact that Dr . W . Fedderson , of Leipzic , is preparing a supplement to Poggendorff ' s well-known biographical . 'dictionary . Nature appeals to English men of science to respond to the circular asking for information as to their scientific life and labour .

"As the great utility of such a work lies in the completeness of the information it supplies , \ ve trust that every one will fill up the answers to the questions as completely as is in his power , and that neither false modesty nor carelessness will create a gap in the work . "

The Atlienccum states that Messrs Macmillan and Co . will publish next ' week in book form the interesting letters . on "Disturbed Ireland , " recently contributed to the Dail y News by their special commissioner , Mr . Bernard H . Becker .

According : ; to the Acndeniy , Professor C . T . Newton began his lectures on Greek Art in the Age of Pericles , at University College , London , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at 4 p . m . The first lecture , on "The Sculptors who immediately preceded the Age of Phidias , " was open to the public without payment or tickets . The Athenceum says that , as far as it knows ,

there are only two portraits of George Eliot , one by Mr . Burton , which was familiar to visitors to the Priory , and the other an admirable drawing by Mr . Samuel Lawrence , which is in the possession of Messrs . Blackwood . Among the papers left behind b y George Eliot is a complete translation of Spinoza ' s " Ethics , " executed ^ during the Strauss and Feuerbach period .