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Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . — This old and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bros . Alfred Williams , M . VV . S . ; T . C . Walls , Prelate ; Tayleur , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Major Gardiner , G . M . ; Barkley , Raphael ; Lott , Org . ; R . Stewart , P . M . W . S . ; Roebuck , P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin ,
P . M . W . S . ; Charles Driver , P . M . W . S . ; Anderson , Mather , T . Poore , Storr , Festa , II . J . Lardner , VV . Lake , Murray , Williamson , Gravely , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . VV . S . vacated the chair in favour of 111 . Bro . Dr . Coffin , who carried out the ceremony of perfecting Bro . A . J . H . Goldney , of Lodge No . 1702 , the work
being well performed . Previously to the lodge being closed it was resolved " 'That In consequence of the second Friday in April bcin < j Good Friday the next meeting of the chapter he held on the second Tuesday in that menth . " The brethren then adjourned to the Cafi ; Royal , Regentstreet , and partook of an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . " 'The Health of the M W . S . " was given in kind terms by Bro .
Paas , and the M . W . having replied then gave " 'The Newly Perfected Brother . " Bro . Goldney having responded , the toast of "The Past M . W . Sovereigns" followed , and was coupled with the name of . III . Bro . Coffin , who duly acknowledged the compliment . "The Visitors" came next in order and was responded to by 111 . Bros . Ramsay and VVestcott . The toast of " 'The Officers " was coupled with the name of Bro . Walls . The proceedings then terminated .
HULL . —Antient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . GS ) . —Tnis time immemorial chapter was opened by the M . VV . S ., Bro . M . C Peck , 30 , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . Five candidates , viz ., Bros . Lieut .-Col . II . F . Pudsey , Captain B . VVhitehouse , 'Thomas Wells , Michael B . Clarke , and Henry Pratt , being in attendance , were perfected by
III . Bro . Charlts James Banister , S . G . I . G . N . E . Dist ., 30 , assisted by III . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 31 ° , and III . Bro . M . C . Peck , 30 , the ceremony being most impressively given in each part . The M . VV . S . elect , Bro . F . A . Hopwood , 1 S , was then installed by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , and the following officers were invested : III . Bro . M . C Peck , io " , P . M . W . S . ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . E .
Kills , High Prelate ; 11 . Logan , ist Gen . ; T . Thompson , 2 nd Gen . ; III . Bro . M . C . Peck , Treas . and Recorder ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . VV . Gilbert , Grand Marshal ; II . E . Cousins , Raphael ; III . Bro . W . Reynolds , 31 ° , P . M . W . S ., D . of C . ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . 'Thomas Oates , Otg . j W . Hall , Stwd . j W . W . Thackray , Capt . of Gu ird ; and Bro . VV . Clayton , Equerry . After a cordial and unanimous vote of thanks to 111 . Bro .
C . J . Banister for coming to install the M . VV . S ., the chapter was closed and the brethren dined together in the banquet hall under the presidancy of the M . VV . S . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly and earnestly proposed and responded to , and a truly happy evening was spent by all . Some most excellent sungs and recitations , admirably delivered , contributed to the pleasures of the evening . The musical arrangements were faultless , under the care of Bro . 'Thomas Gates , Org .
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WIGAN . —St . George ' s Chapter ( No . 42 ) . — A meeting of this prosperous conclave was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , under the presidency of its M . P . S ., E . and P . Sir Knight G . L . Campbell and Sir Knight A . II . Crossley , V . E ., the other sir knights present being J . D . Murray , P . S ., Recorder ; VV . M . WyUle , VVm . Johnson , J . M . Kerr , James Wilsonand
, R . B Seddon . A hearty reception was accorded to III . Sir Knight G . P . Brockbank , Intendent-Gencral of this district , and III . Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . George Turner , P . P . G . M ., & c 'The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were then balloted for and duly installed and proclaimed as knights of the Order : Bros . E . Barber , II . G .
Bell , H . T . Byrom , VV . VV . Cottom , G . B . Cliff , J . S . Garner , P . M . Hunter , F . A . Huet , L . VV . Marsh , S . Mattison , T . E . Skidmore , T . C Thorburn , A . Beaven Beaven , J . Lawrence , Kd . Knowles , and J . George Christian , all being proposed by Sir Knight Murray . The sir knights having retired a College of Viceroys was
opened , and Sir Knight VV . M . VVylde was admitted and advanced to the dignity of Viceroy E . A Senate of Sovereigns was next convoked , and Sir Knight A . H . Crossley was enthroned as M . P . S . for the ensuing year , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Johnson , is : G : n . ; R . B . Seddon , 2 nd Gen . ; J . M . Kerr , Prelate ; J . Wilson , Std . Br . ; P . M . Hunter , Herald ; J . D . Murray , P . S ., Recorder . 'The conclave was then closed .
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WIGAN . —Mount Ararat Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — The installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place on the 19 th ult ., at the . Masonic Hall , King-street , when the following brethren were present : Bros . W . A . Byron , C . N . ; J . D . Murray , P . C . N ., as S . ; P . M . Hunter , J . ; A . H . Crossley , Scribe ; W . M . VVylde , S . D . ; G . L . Campbell , P . C . N . ; VV . Johnson , Jas .
Wilson , H . T . Byron , R . Knowles , R . B . Seddon , and G . P . Brockbank , P . C . N . Visitors : Lieut .-Col . Geo . Turner , and A . II . Jefferies , S . United Manchester Lodge . Alter the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the las" meeting , the following brethren were elevated to the Decree of Royal Ark Alariner : Bros . E . Barber , A . Beaven Heaven ; 11 . G . Bell , G . B . Cliff , J . G Christian ,
W . VV . Cottam , J . S . Garner , J . M . Kerr , J . Lawrence , S . Mxilison , Leo . VV . Marsh , T . C . Thorburn , and T . E . Skidmore , all being proposed by Bro . J . D . Murray . The chair was then taken by Bro . J . D . Murray , P . C . N ., who proceeded to install the VV . CN . elect , Bro . P . M . Hunter , as W . C . N , for the ensuing year . The following were the officers appointed by the VV . CN .: Bros . A . H , Crossley , S . ; Wm . Dean , J . j R , B . Jeddon ,
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Scribe ; VV . VVylde , S . D . ; Wm . Johnson , J . D . ; and and H . T . Byrom , I . G . 'The visitors tendered " Hearty good wishes . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room and together passed a most enjoyable evening .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Before "Jack and Jill " is taken off the boards of the Surrey we can confidently recommend some of our readers to see it and take their children . Like the pantomimes at the west-end theatres it is full of fun and free from vice . 'To adults , the topical songs and
allusions to the current events of the day must be considered first-class , whilst the children will be most amused with the doings of a monkey , who is as mischievous and funny as the wolf in " Red Riding Hood . " The ballets of precious stones and the transformation ) scene are quite worthy of a west-end house .
* « * "The Theatre" for this month is continuing the course which it has followed since being taken over by Mr . Clement Scott . Photographs of an exceptional quality will be found in it of Bro . Kendal and Miss Minnie Palmer , while last month contained those of Bro . Henry
Irving and Miss Mary Anderson . It is full of interesting papers on theatrical and other topics , and records of the past month's doings at the theatres . This journal will no doubt exercise a healthy and beneficial influence on dramatic literature , and continue to afford deep interest to the lay and professional public who read it .
» * At the Globe . 1 very smartly written and well acted comedy is now being played . We cannot open our columns to the discussion as to whether Mr . H . Hamilton ) the author , has " annexed " it or not ; he allows it is taken from the German . Whatever be its origin it is intensely funny . It describes the horror a certain Mr . Dobbinson
has for officers of the army , and the admiration his wife , daughter , and niece have for the military ; and therefore the squabbles which take place . Mr . Henley plays withincreased vigour the part of the husband . Miss Carlotta Leclerq is Airs . Dobbinson , and of course loses no point where she can gain one of winning the applause ot her audience . Miss Florence Trevclyan is not only very pretty ,
but by her acting and winning manners is gradually , gaining her hold of those who see and hear her . Miss Fanny Brough is always welcome , and in the character of the ncicc , Miss Thurston , wins the loudest applause . She is a great acquisition to the London stage again after her long absence . Mr . Gerald Moore , as Guy Warrener , one of
the officers of the Sth Lancers , is specially to be congratulated in the marked advance he has made in the profession . Many would over-play this particular part of an army swell . Without a moment ' s intermission " Our Regiment is productive of laughter throughout the evening . Its merriment should be its success .
* * Lotta has now made her appearance at the Opera Comique in an adaptation of " The Old Curiosity Shop , " by Mr . Chas . Dickens . The original author would almost turn in his grave if he could see what his own son has done to one of his works . Dickens ' s works will not dramatise , and in Mr . Dickens ' s version , as specially written
for Lotta , one is unable to trace much of the great novelist ' s story . But , be that as it may , Lotta now is seen to advantage in her dual characters as Little Nell and the Marchioness . How she contrives to change her make-up and dresses so many times is a marvel . Wc hope she is feeling satisfied noiv at having come over here . Her first appearance as Musette is almost forgotten ; she need not
fear the English people bear prejudices . If she comes before them in something p leasing to their tastes Lotta will be popular . Her dancing is very clever ; her voice , too , though not powerful , is sweet , and she knows how to use it to the best advantage . It is in conjunction with Mr . Wyatt—Dick Swiveller—Lotta is seen at her best . In the supper scene as the Marchioness she brings more fun out
of the character than one can get by reading the book . Without boring oneself one could easily see this again and again , and still feel it is quite fresh . Bro . Harry Jackson and Bro . Douglas Cox we hope arc finding their venture a profitable one . This little American lady they have brought over here is so full of life that she puts life into those who look at her .
* # # " Nell Gwynnc" at the Avenue has been looked for with much anxiety and pleasure to sec if it would take its place with the two successful comic operas , " Les Cloches de Corneville " and " Rip Van Winkle , " by the same composer , M . Planqucttc , and in the result it has been acknowledged by all as destined to run a long time . Its music is
not perhaps so striking and original as " Les Cloches de Corneville "; but its aits will shortly be as well known . We admire it chiefly because it gives to a number of first-class actors good parts , and whilst Miss St . John is the heroine , Bro . Lionel Brough , Bro . Arthur Roberts , Bro . Henry Walsham , and Miss Guilia Waiwick have all very good characters to render . On Thursday week it was produced before
a brilliant and select company . Miss Florence St . John has fairly eclipsed herself . The ladies must go into ecstasies over her numerous and beautiful dresses . Once more she has proved herself an accomplished vocalist . Her first song , " Only an orange girl , " elicited a hearty encore , and is destined to become very popular . Equall y charming are her songs " Ah ! work-a-day life ' s hard , " " The broken
cavalier , " and * ' Ihe ball at Whitehall . In one of her songs she was encored four times , whilst Miss Warwick in her " Song of the clock " was equally well received , and with the encores accorded to other popular favourites it was nigh midnight before the curtain fell on one of the most beautiful and striking operas lately produced . Bro . Walsham fully deserved the enthusiastic reception his two solos met with— "Sweetheart if thou be nigh " and "The tryst-
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ing tree "—the latter one of the prettiest songs in the opera . Bro . Lionel Brough , the beadle , and Bro . Arthur Roberts , a pawnbroker , awakened the loudest mirth in their clever and comical acting and singing . Miss Victoria Reynolds is included in the cast , in which ' she throws much liveliness and originality . This young lady came over , we think , from America with the Edouin troupe some months ago , and we then had occasion to speak of her in flattering
terms , which we are glad to see have been fulfilled by her being with Bro . Henderson , and we venture to predict she will have still better characters to play . Nor are there other characters without interest . My Lords of Buckingham and Rochester ( Messrs . Divyer and Cadwaladr ) give valuable aid to the opera j indeed , all the minor characters are most efficiently represented . We are still very hazy about the plot of the piece . It is not worked out very clearly ,
and is difficult to follow j but M . Planquette fully amends for delinquencies in this line by his exquisite harmonies , whilst the picturesque scenery , the lovely dresses and faces , and the get up of the opera are simply delightful . No expense as to detail has been spared . From first to last it is free from vulgarity . Charles II ., who is mixed up too much with this not over reputable person , Nell Gwynne , in history , is a very minor personage
in the opera . It is not till the last act he makes his appearance and then is more striking for his kingly robes than anything else . It is almost a source of wonder that " Nell Gwynne " has not ere this been made the groundwork for a play . After Mr . Farnie ' s success of making her the heroine of an opera some author maybe inspired to write a play founded on her adventures . We shall not be
surprised if " Nell Gwynne " prove the success of the season . After each act the principal artistes were called before the curtain and at the close loud cries were uttered for the author . Bro . D'Albertson however came forward and apologised for Mr . Farnie ' s absence , and thanked the audience for the reception of his work and announced he would telegraph their verdict to the author .
« » Bro . Hollingshead ' s " sacred lamp of burlesque " shows no signs of flickering yet , but even is burning with greater brilliancy than ever . Mr . Burnand has contributed to the "series" another burlesque which is like many of those gone before , but perhaps more renowned than some of them for word-twisting and puns . " Camaralzaman " is taken from the Arabian Nightsand on this wc shall say no
, more other than it is more difficult than ever to trace any coherent story in it , or what its origin may be . But it matters nothing to the Gaiety audiences whence the burlesques are derived , or how intelligible they are . It is the excellent company , the pretty faces and figures , the bright songs , and the beautiful dancing that are wanted , and at the Gaiety arc to be obtained withoutstint . " Camaralzaman " appears to be written for the characters who play in it , and
they do ample justice to their parts . The Djin gives by its name opportunity for any number of puns , and in its representative , Bro . ferry , it could not have a better impersonator j Ins command of expression is so good j his make up , his songs , and his dances one and all are applauded and encored . His whistling duct with Miss Farren is a novelty , and perhaps the most applauded . Bro . Terry has since the production of the burlesque been sufferine from a severe
hoarseness—wc hope ere this he is better—and the manager has had to come before the curtain and claim the indulgence of the audience , which , of course , is generously and sympatheticall y given j so that Bro . Terry has not yet been heard at his best . Mr . Elton as the Shah has eclipsed his former successes as a dancer . He would seem to be like a piece of indiarubber , and never was an encore more deserved than he obtains . Miss Farren . both in dressdance .
, and song , is the life of the piece . Her " Batchelor ' s song" is excellent , and is likely to be heard a great deal of for some time to ccme . Mr . Soutar , as the Trench Ambassador , is well got up , and his allusions to France and China ot course go down well . Miss Connie Gilchrist makes a very charming Princess ; her dresses are very beautiful , whilst she has made a rapid progress in her art ; she seems to try and improve herself ; she dances nimbly and looks fascinatintr .
1 here can be but little doubt to our mind she has set before her the success her predecessor made here , and endeavours to follow her . In this she is not unsuccessful , and in course of time will , wc believe , take the place of the lady who so long charmed the public with her gracefulness . Success seldom fails to those who try to seek it , and we are glad that the criticisms on this recent burlesque have one and all taken up a line we have predicted some time aero—that Miss
Gilchrist has talents innate in her . which . she is steadily and sueccssfullydeveloping . Thepartof Princess Badouraaffordshcr considerable scope , which she readily seizes , and shows how she improves in every new character . Mr . Ward , unfortunately , has not much opening for his originality in dancing , which the Gaiety folk must regret , forhe is nothing without he is a dancer . Miss Phyllis Broughton has received on all hands the warmest signs of approbation , and she must also
take ner place now amongst the chiefs of thatstage . In this burlesque she shows a distinct advancement , not in dancing only but in her manner of speech and acting . When not actually doing anything she is at any rate looking pretty . Her dress is remarkably suited to her figure . It is little wonder she obtains such hearty encores . She dances most
gracefully and contributes not a little to the splendid success of this number of the burlesque series ; in her voice also she exhibits improvement . Bro . Squire is another of the favourites here , and is as full of life and activity as ever The unlimited laughter " Camaralzaman " provokes is a proof , if that were wanting , that it is pleasing to its audience .
An International Peasant Festival and Musical and Dramatic Fete , " on a grand scale , opened at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 hursday last , and will continue to the close of the week . The fete has been organised in behalf of the fundsof the West-end Hospital for Diseases of the Nervous System , Paralysis , and Epilepsy . " Her Royal Highness the Princess ot Wales and other members of the Royal Family head the long list of patrons who are engaged in the work of
good promoting the interests of this most excellent charity . Many of the lady patrons have kindly consented to preside over the stalls , and an interesting series of entertainments has been arranged for the three days on which the f £ te will continue . Among the countries which will be agreeably symbolised at the entertainment are China , Russia , Spain , Ireland , Switzerland , France , and Germany , while the stall allotted for refreshments will be of an international character .
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Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . — This old and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , 33 , Golden-square , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Bros . Alfred Williams , M . VV . S . ; T . C . Walls , Prelate ; Tayleur , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Major Gardiner , G . M . ; Barkley , Raphael ; Lott , Org . ; R . Stewart , P . M . W . S . ; Roebuck , P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin ,
P . M . W . S . ; Charles Driver , P . M . W . S . ; Anderson , Mather , T . Poore , Storr , Festa , II . J . Lardner , VV . Lake , Murray , Williamson , Gravely , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . VV . S . vacated the chair in favour of 111 . Bro . Dr . Coffin , who carried out the ceremony of perfecting Bro . A . J . H . Goldney , of Lodge No . 1702 , the work
being well performed . Previously to the lodge being closed it was resolved " 'That In consequence of the second Friday in April bcin < j Good Friday the next meeting of the chapter he held on the second Tuesday in that menth . " The brethren then adjourned to the Cafi ; Royal , Regentstreet , and partook of an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . " 'The Health of the M W . S . " was given in kind terms by Bro .
Paas , and the M . W . having replied then gave " 'The Newly Perfected Brother . " Bro . Goldney having responded , the toast of "The Past M . W . Sovereigns" followed , and was coupled with the name of . III . Bro . Coffin , who duly acknowledged the compliment . "The Visitors" came next in order and was responded to by 111 . Bros . Ramsay and VVestcott . The toast of " 'The Officers " was coupled with the name of Bro . Walls . The proceedings then terminated .
HULL . —Antient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . GS ) . —Tnis time immemorial chapter was opened by the M . VV . S ., Bro . M . C Peck , 30 , on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . Five candidates , viz ., Bros . Lieut .-Col . II . F . Pudsey , Captain B . VVhitehouse , 'Thomas Wells , Michael B . Clarke , and Henry Pratt , being in attendance , were perfected by
III . Bro . Charlts James Banister , S . G . I . G . N . E . Dist ., 30 , assisted by III . Bro . Walter Reynolds , 31 ° , and III . Bro . M . C . Peck , 30 , the ceremony being most impressively given in each part . The M . VV . S . elect , Bro . F . A . Hopwood , 1 S , was then installed by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , and the following officers were invested : III . Bro . M . C Peck , io " , P . M . W . S . ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . E .
Kills , High Prelate ; 11 . Logan , ist Gen . ; T . Thompson , 2 nd Gen . ; III . Bro . M . C . Peck , Treas . and Recorder ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . VV . Gilbert , Grand Marshal ; II . E . Cousins , Raphael ; III . Bro . W . Reynolds , 31 ° , P . M . W . S ., D . of C . ; Ex . and Perfect Bros . 'Thomas Oates , Otg . j W . Hall , Stwd . j W . W . Thackray , Capt . of Gu ird ; and Bro . VV . Clayton , Equerry . After a cordial and unanimous vote of thanks to 111 . Bro .
C . J . Banister for coming to install the M . VV . S ., the chapter was closed and the brethren dined together in the banquet hall under the presidancy of the M . VV . S . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly and earnestly proposed and responded to , and a truly happy evening was spent by all . Some most excellent sungs and recitations , admirably delivered , contributed to the pleasures of the evening . The musical arrangements were faultless , under the care of Bro . 'Thomas Gates , Org .
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WIGAN . —St . George ' s Chapter ( No . 42 ) . — A meeting of this prosperous conclave was held at the Masonic Hall , King-street , under the presidency of its M . P . S ., E . and P . Sir Knight G . L . Campbell and Sir Knight A . II . Crossley , V . E ., the other sir knights present being J . D . Murray , P . S ., Recorder ; VV . M . WyUle , VVm . Johnson , J . M . Kerr , James Wilsonand
, R . B Seddon . A hearty reception was accorded to III . Sir Knight G . P . Brockbank , Intendent-Gencral of this district , and III . Sir Knight Lieut .-Col . George Turner , P . P . G . M ., & c 'The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were then balloted for and duly installed and proclaimed as knights of the Order : Bros . E . Barber , II . G .
Bell , H . T . Byrom , VV . VV . Cottom , G . B . Cliff , J . S . Garner , P . M . Hunter , F . A . Huet , L . VV . Marsh , S . Mattison , T . E . Skidmore , T . C Thorburn , A . Beaven Beaven , J . Lawrence , Kd . Knowles , and J . George Christian , all being proposed by Sir Knight Murray . The sir knights having retired a College of Viceroys was
opened , and Sir Knight VV . M . VVylde was admitted and advanced to the dignity of Viceroy E . A Senate of Sovereigns was next convoked , and Sir Knight A . H . Crossley was enthroned as M . P . S . for the ensuing year , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Johnson , is : G : n . ; R . B . Seddon , 2 nd Gen . ; J . M . Kerr , Prelate ; J . Wilson , Std . Br . ; P . M . Hunter , Herald ; J . D . Murray , P . S ., Recorder . 'The conclave was then closed .
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WIGAN . —Mount Ararat Lodge ( No . 158 ) . — The installation meeting of the members of this lodge took place on the 19 th ult ., at the . Masonic Hall , King-street , when the following brethren were present : Bros . W . A . Byron , C . N . ; J . D . Murray , P . C . N ., as S . ; P . M . Hunter , J . ; A . H . Crossley , Scribe ; W . M . VVylde , S . D . ; G . L . Campbell , P . C . N . ; VV . Johnson , Jas .
Wilson , H . T . Byron , R . Knowles , R . B . Seddon , and G . P . Brockbank , P . C . N . Visitors : Lieut .-Col . Geo . Turner , and A . II . Jefferies , S . United Manchester Lodge . Alter the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the las" meeting , the following brethren were elevated to the Decree of Royal Ark Alariner : Bros . E . Barber , A . Beaven Heaven ; 11 . G . Bell , G . B . Cliff , J . G Christian ,
W . VV . Cottam , J . S . Garner , J . M . Kerr , J . Lawrence , S . Mxilison , Leo . VV . Marsh , T . C . Thorburn , and T . E . Skidmore , all being proposed by Bro . J . D . Murray . The chair was then taken by Bro . J . D . Murray , P . C . N ., who proceeded to install the VV . CN . elect , Bro . P . M . Hunter , as W . C . N , for the ensuing year . The following were the officers appointed by the VV . CN .: Bros . A . H , Crossley , S . ; Wm . Dean , J . j R , B . Jeddon ,
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Scribe ; VV . VVylde , S . D . ; Wm . Johnson , J . D . ; and and H . T . Byrom , I . G . 'The visitors tendered " Hearty good wishes . " The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room and together passed a most enjoyable evening .
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THE THEATRES .
Before "Jack and Jill " is taken off the boards of the Surrey we can confidently recommend some of our readers to see it and take their children . Like the pantomimes at the west-end theatres it is full of fun and free from vice . 'To adults , the topical songs and
allusions to the current events of the day must be considered first-class , whilst the children will be most amused with the doings of a monkey , who is as mischievous and funny as the wolf in " Red Riding Hood . " The ballets of precious stones and the transformation ) scene are quite worthy of a west-end house .
* « * "The Theatre" for this month is continuing the course which it has followed since being taken over by Mr . Clement Scott . Photographs of an exceptional quality will be found in it of Bro . Kendal and Miss Minnie Palmer , while last month contained those of Bro . Henry
Irving and Miss Mary Anderson . It is full of interesting papers on theatrical and other topics , and records of the past month's doings at the theatres . This journal will no doubt exercise a healthy and beneficial influence on dramatic literature , and continue to afford deep interest to the lay and professional public who read it .
» * At the Globe . 1 very smartly written and well acted comedy is now being played . We cannot open our columns to the discussion as to whether Mr . H . Hamilton ) the author , has " annexed " it or not ; he allows it is taken from the German . Whatever be its origin it is intensely funny . It describes the horror a certain Mr . Dobbinson
has for officers of the army , and the admiration his wife , daughter , and niece have for the military ; and therefore the squabbles which take place . Mr . Henley plays withincreased vigour the part of the husband . Miss Carlotta Leclerq is Airs . Dobbinson , and of course loses no point where she can gain one of winning the applause ot her audience . Miss Florence Trevclyan is not only very pretty ,
but by her acting and winning manners is gradually , gaining her hold of those who see and hear her . Miss Fanny Brough is always welcome , and in the character of the ncicc , Miss Thurston , wins the loudest applause . She is a great acquisition to the London stage again after her long absence . Mr . Gerald Moore , as Guy Warrener , one of
the officers of the Sth Lancers , is specially to be congratulated in the marked advance he has made in the profession . Many would over-play this particular part of an army swell . Without a moment ' s intermission " Our Regiment is productive of laughter throughout the evening . Its merriment should be its success .
* * Lotta has now made her appearance at the Opera Comique in an adaptation of " The Old Curiosity Shop , " by Mr . Chas . Dickens . The original author would almost turn in his grave if he could see what his own son has done to one of his works . Dickens ' s works will not dramatise , and in Mr . Dickens ' s version , as specially written
for Lotta , one is unable to trace much of the great novelist ' s story . But , be that as it may , Lotta now is seen to advantage in her dual characters as Little Nell and the Marchioness . How she contrives to change her make-up and dresses so many times is a marvel . Wc hope she is feeling satisfied noiv at having come over here . Her first appearance as Musette is almost forgotten ; she need not
fear the English people bear prejudices . If she comes before them in something p leasing to their tastes Lotta will be popular . Her dancing is very clever ; her voice , too , though not powerful , is sweet , and she knows how to use it to the best advantage . It is in conjunction with Mr . Wyatt—Dick Swiveller—Lotta is seen at her best . In the supper scene as the Marchioness she brings more fun out
of the character than one can get by reading the book . Without boring oneself one could easily see this again and again , and still feel it is quite fresh . Bro . Harry Jackson and Bro . Douglas Cox we hope arc finding their venture a profitable one . This little American lady they have brought over here is so full of life that she puts life into those who look at her .
* # # " Nell Gwynnc" at the Avenue has been looked for with much anxiety and pleasure to sec if it would take its place with the two successful comic operas , " Les Cloches de Corneville " and " Rip Van Winkle , " by the same composer , M . Planqucttc , and in the result it has been acknowledged by all as destined to run a long time . Its music is
not perhaps so striking and original as " Les Cloches de Corneville "; but its aits will shortly be as well known . We admire it chiefly because it gives to a number of first-class actors good parts , and whilst Miss St . John is the heroine , Bro . Lionel Brough , Bro . Arthur Roberts , Bro . Henry Walsham , and Miss Guilia Waiwick have all very good characters to render . On Thursday week it was produced before
a brilliant and select company . Miss Florence St . John has fairly eclipsed herself . The ladies must go into ecstasies over her numerous and beautiful dresses . Once more she has proved herself an accomplished vocalist . Her first song , " Only an orange girl , " elicited a hearty encore , and is destined to become very popular . Equall y charming are her songs " Ah ! work-a-day life ' s hard , " " The broken
cavalier , " and * ' Ihe ball at Whitehall . In one of her songs she was encored four times , whilst Miss Warwick in her " Song of the clock " was equally well received , and with the encores accorded to other popular favourites it was nigh midnight before the curtain fell on one of the most beautiful and striking operas lately produced . Bro . Walsham fully deserved the enthusiastic reception his two solos met with— "Sweetheart if thou be nigh " and "The tryst-
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ing tree "—the latter one of the prettiest songs in the opera . Bro . Lionel Brough , the beadle , and Bro . Arthur Roberts , a pawnbroker , awakened the loudest mirth in their clever and comical acting and singing . Miss Victoria Reynolds is included in the cast , in which ' she throws much liveliness and originality . This young lady came over , we think , from America with the Edouin troupe some months ago , and we then had occasion to speak of her in flattering
terms , which we are glad to see have been fulfilled by her being with Bro . Henderson , and we venture to predict she will have still better characters to play . Nor are there other characters without interest . My Lords of Buckingham and Rochester ( Messrs . Divyer and Cadwaladr ) give valuable aid to the opera j indeed , all the minor characters are most efficiently represented . We are still very hazy about the plot of the piece . It is not worked out very clearly ,
and is difficult to follow j but M . Planquette fully amends for delinquencies in this line by his exquisite harmonies , whilst the picturesque scenery , the lovely dresses and faces , and the get up of the opera are simply delightful . No expense as to detail has been spared . From first to last it is free from vulgarity . Charles II ., who is mixed up too much with this not over reputable person , Nell Gwynne , in history , is a very minor personage
in the opera . It is not till the last act he makes his appearance and then is more striking for his kingly robes than anything else . It is almost a source of wonder that " Nell Gwynne " has not ere this been made the groundwork for a play . After Mr . Farnie ' s success of making her the heroine of an opera some author maybe inspired to write a play founded on her adventures . We shall not be
surprised if " Nell Gwynne " prove the success of the season . After each act the principal artistes were called before the curtain and at the close loud cries were uttered for the author . Bro . D'Albertson however came forward and apologised for Mr . Farnie ' s absence , and thanked the audience for the reception of his work and announced he would telegraph their verdict to the author .
« » Bro . Hollingshead ' s " sacred lamp of burlesque " shows no signs of flickering yet , but even is burning with greater brilliancy than ever . Mr . Burnand has contributed to the "series" another burlesque which is like many of those gone before , but perhaps more renowned than some of them for word-twisting and puns . " Camaralzaman " is taken from the Arabian Nightsand on this wc shall say no
, more other than it is more difficult than ever to trace any coherent story in it , or what its origin may be . But it matters nothing to the Gaiety audiences whence the burlesques are derived , or how intelligible they are . It is the excellent company , the pretty faces and figures , the bright songs , and the beautiful dancing that are wanted , and at the Gaiety arc to be obtained withoutstint . " Camaralzaman " appears to be written for the characters who play in it , and
they do ample justice to their parts . The Djin gives by its name opportunity for any number of puns , and in its representative , Bro . ferry , it could not have a better impersonator j Ins command of expression is so good j his make up , his songs , and his dances one and all are applauded and encored . His whistling duct with Miss Farren is a novelty , and perhaps the most applauded . Bro . Terry has since the production of the burlesque been sufferine from a severe
hoarseness—wc hope ere this he is better—and the manager has had to come before the curtain and claim the indulgence of the audience , which , of course , is generously and sympatheticall y given j so that Bro . Terry has not yet been heard at his best . Mr . Elton as the Shah has eclipsed his former successes as a dancer . He would seem to be like a piece of indiarubber , and never was an encore more deserved than he obtains . Miss Farren . both in dressdance .
, and song , is the life of the piece . Her " Batchelor ' s song" is excellent , and is likely to be heard a great deal of for some time to ccme . Mr . Soutar , as the Trench Ambassador , is well got up , and his allusions to France and China ot course go down well . Miss Connie Gilchrist makes a very charming Princess ; her dresses are very beautiful , whilst she has made a rapid progress in her art ; she seems to try and improve herself ; she dances nimbly and looks fascinatintr .
1 here can be but little doubt to our mind she has set before her the success her predecessor made here , and endeavours to follow her . In this she is not unsuccessful , and in course of time will , wc believe , take the place of the lady who so long charmed the public with her gracefulness . Success seldom fails to those who try to seek it , and we are glad that the criticisms on this recent burlesque have one and all taken up a line we have predicted some time aero—that Miss
Gilchrist has talents innate in her . which . she is steadily and sueccssfullydeveloping . Thepartof Princess Badouraaffordshcr considerable scope , which she readily seizes , and shows how she improves in every new character . Mr . Ward , unfortunately , has not much opening for his originality in dancing , which the Gaiety folk must regret , forhe is nothing without he is a dancer . Miss Phyllis Broughton has received on all hands the warmest signs of approbation , and she must also
take ner place now amongst the chiefs of thatstage . In this burlesque she shows a distinct advancement , not in dancing only but in her manner of speech and acting . When not actually doing anything she is at any rate looking pretty . Her dress is remarkably suited to her figure . It is little wonder she obtains such hearty encores . She dances most
gracefully and contributes not a little to the splendid success of this number of the burlesque series ; in her voice also she exhibits improvement . Bro . Squire is another of the favourites here , and is as full of life and activity as ever The unlimited laughter " Camaralzaman " provokes is a proof , if that were wanting , that it is pleasing to its audience .
An International Peasant Festival and Musical and Dramatic Fete , " on a grand scale , opened at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 hursday last , and will continue to the close of the week . The fete has been organised in behalf of the fundsof the West-end Hospital for Diseases of the Nervous System , Paralysis , and Epilepsy . " Her Royal Highness the Princess ot Wales and other members of the Royal Family head the long list of patrons who are engaged in the work of
good promoting the interests of this most excellent charity . Many of the lady patrons have kindly consented to preside over the stalls , and an interesting series of entertainments has been arranged for the three days on which the f £ te will continue . Among the countries which will be agreeably symbolised at the entertainment are China , Russia , Spain , Ireland , Switzerland , France , and Germany , while the stall allotted for refreshments will be of an international character .