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cause , and their earnest prayer was that he might soon be restored to health again . They had with them as a visitor his worthy son , who ' was a P . M . W . S . ofthe Prince of Wales Chapter , Huddersfield , and , on behalf of his father , he begged him to receive a small token of the great esteem and love the brethren of the Talbot Chapter had for him , vvhich consisted of a very beautiful case of Sheffield cutlery ,

each knife and fork having the monogram of the illustrious brother engraven , with the following inscription on the silver plate outside the case : "Presented to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , and Inspector-Gen . of the District , by the members of the Talbot Chapter , Sheffield , as a token of esteem and affection to him and his good wife on their golden wedding * . 1 S 90 . "

What made the occasion more interesting vvas that the M . W . S . ' s father , the late Bro . John Sutcliffe , and their chief , Bro . C . J . Banister , vvere fellow workers in the Order 30 years ago for the Charities and in the Province of Durham , of vvhich they were both provincial officers , and the latter ' s son receiving , and the former ' s son presenting , the tribute of love and esteem . The P . M . W . S . 's of the

chapter , Bros . Brittain , Collinson , Arnison , Roddeway , Drury , Bingham , Kelly , Cleeves , and Shaw , all expressing their sorrow that their dear friend could not be with them , and their joy that his son was in the proud position of P . M . W . S ., and with them on that auspicious occasion . Bro . Frank VV . Banister in suitable terms thanked the M . W . S . and brethren for their great kindness to him on his

first visit , and for the very handsome present to his dear father , who vvas just able to write a few lines , which he would read to the brethren . It was the unanimous wish of the brethren that the letter should be pasted on the minutes of the chapter , vvhich vvas done . 111 . Bro . W . H . Brittain , 32 , P . M . W . S ., then ascended the throne and installed Bro . VV . F . Tasker , M . W . S . elect , into the chair of his

predecessor in a most impressive manner . 'The M . W . S . appointed his officers , and delivered a suitable charge to each as they vvere presented to him . The business of the chapter being completed , it vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining hall . The banquet vvas all that could be desired , with all the delicacies of the season , presided over by the M . W . S ., Bro . Tasker , who , in appropriate terms , proposed the loyal and Masonic

toasts , vvhich vvere duly responded to . The visitors present vvere Bros . Monckman , P . M . W . S . ; F . VV . Banister , P . M . W . S . ; and 111 . Bro . Gill , 30 , M . W . S ., all of No . 69 . "The better Health of their dear friend and 111 Bro . C . J . Bannister" wasduly given , and responded to by his son . Upwards of 40 brethren attended the banquet , and a truly happy evening vvas spent by all .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

Metropolitan College . —The fratres met on Thursday , the gth inst ., at Mark Masons' Hall , and held the usual quarterly convocation , R . VV . Frater H . J . Lardner , as Master of the Temple . The following vvere also present : the Supreme Magus , Dr . William Robert Woodman , and R . W . Fratres James Lewis Thomas , Wm . Dodd , MacGregor Mathers , Robert Roy , Dr . W . Wynn Westcott , and T . C Walls ; and Fratres Street , Prower ,

Dr . T . W . Lemon , Harding , Frye , Hay , Cooper , and Gregory , with John Gilbert as Acolyte . Bro . Alfonse F . Lamette was elected a member , and the Grade of Zelator was conferred upon him . Dr . Wynn Westcott gave a lecture upon "The Hermetic doctrines of the properties of Numbers , " and received a hearty vote of thanks . The fratres subsequently partook of refreshment at the Holborn Restaurant .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sir Henry A . Isaacs , P . G . W ., accompanied by the Lady Mayoress and the Misses Isaacs , visited this Institution on Thursday , the gth inst . His lordship vvas received by Bro . Robert Grey . Chairman for the month , Bros . Sir John Monckton , Frank Richardson , and T . H .

Matthews , members of the House Committee , Bro . Henry Smith , the Treasurer , ancl Bro . Hedges , the Secretary . Among those present to meet his lordshi p vvere Bros . J . R . Thomas , Past G . M . of Illinois ; Rev . Dr . George C . Lorrimer , Past Grand Orator of Illinois ; Edward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; J . Fernandez , S . W ., and

Harry Nicholls , S . D ., of 2127 , of vvhich the Lord Mayor is W . M . The party , vvhich included several ladies , vvas conducted over the building by the Matron , Miss Buck . Miss Davis , the Head Mistress , then put the children through their calisthenic exercises . After some choral singing and excellent pianoforte playin " ,

the Lord Mayor very kindly addressed the children , especially congratulating Miss Davis on their drill , general appearance , and happy faces . He concluded by stating that he was so much impressed with all he had seen that he should take an early opportunity of again visiting the Institution .

The Revised Rules Of The Boys' School.

THE REVISED RULES OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .

The adjourned meeting of Life Governors of this Institution for considering the revised rules of the Masonic Boys' School was held on Wednesday at noon at Freemasons' HaU . Ero . George Piucknett , P . G . D ., Treasurer of the Institution , occupied the chair , and there vvere also present Bros . C H . Webb ,

J . S . Cumberland , A . M . Cohen , W . Harris Saunders , Stanley J . Attenborough , J . E . Le Feuvre , H . Dickey , W . A . Scurrah , Edward Hobbs , George Everett , George Corbie , W . Masters , J . Glass , and the Rev . H . A . Hebb ( Head Master of the School ) . _ The meeting lasted from noon till between five and six o ' clock , long discussions taking place on several of

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the rules . The whole vvere very carefully considered , and they were passed with few alterations . On the motion of Bro . J GLASS , seconded by Bro . LE FEUVRE , the following motion vvas carried -. — " That the by-laws as amended by the Provisional Management and General Committee be submitted for

approval at the next Quarterly Court . Bro . W . H . SAUNDERS gave notice of the following motions for the next Quarterly Court on 31 st inst . : — " 1 . —That a Petitions Committee be formed for the following , among other purposes , viz . { a ) To report , after strict enquiry , on every petition , ( l >) To report

whether case should be for admission into the School , or , under Law 69 , to be educated out of the establishment , say at a voluntary or Board School , ( c ) To make strict enquiry into all last cases , with a view to their election if really destitute and friendless . " " 2 . —That sons of Freemasons may be received into

the Institution , by election or otherwise , at a fixed sum of say ^ " 40 to £ 50 per annum . " " 3 . —That all officers and employees shall contribute to an insurance and superannuation fund in connection with some hig h-class insurance ofiice , one-half of the premium to be paid by the Institution , the other half

by monthly deduction from salary or wages . " " 4 . —That brethren who have subscribed one guinea for six successive years shall be constituted Life-Subscribers , and after 12 successive payments Life-Governors , with all the privileges thereof . " A cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings .

Masonic Concert At Ederney.

MASONIC CONCERT AT EDERNEY .

A Masonic concert was given in the Ederney Town Hall on the ist inst ., under the patronage of the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir John M . Stewart , Bart . The concert vvas held under the auspices of the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 819 , in aid of the Masonic Orphan Schools , and vvas successfully carried out by the ladies of the

nei g hbourhood . The spacious hall was very artistically decorated for the occasion with mottos , evergreens , and symbols of the Craft . The attendance was very large and select , the local gentry being well represented ; the attendance also embraced representatives from Kesh , Irvinestown , Trillick , Lack , and Drumquin , at

7 . 30 . The members of 019 -entered in the following order : Deacons , carrying wands , the junior members , and Past Masters ; then the Secretary ( Bro . Wm . Sterritt ) , Bro . Fred V . Maude , Junior Warden ; Bro . Ellis , Senior Warden ; Bro . Dr . G . R . Leeper , Worshipful Master ; and Bro . Sir John M . Stewart ,

Bart ., bringing up the rear . The procession having reached the platform , the lines faced inward , and as Sir John passed up between them , the brethren gave the Royal salute , taking the fire from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Col . John Gerard Irvine . The brethren wore their regalia and jewels .

The programme then came to a close by the singing of the National Anthem . Mrs . J . G . Irvine presided most of the evening at the piano . The general company included—Bro . Sir John M . Stewart , Bart ., P . G . M . ; Bro . Col . John Gerard Irvine , D . L ., D . P . G . M ., and party ; Mr . F . de Montgomery , Mr ? . Montgomery , and Mrs . W . H . Archdale , and

party ; Bro . Capt . ] . G . Irvine and Mrs . Irvine ; Mr . E . Hugh Archdale , Mr . F . Falls , Mr . Alfred Logan , the Misses Austin ( 2 ) , Misses Frazer ( 2 ) , Rev . Dr . O'Leary , Rev . Mr . Nicholson , Dr . G . B . Graham , Dr . J . R . Leeper , J . P ., and Mrs . Leeper , Mr . E . Atthill , J . P ., Mr . VV . Atthill and party ; Mr . W . H . Acheson , Dr . Humphreys , J . P ., Dr . and Mrs . Gilbert , Mr . G . P . Miller , C . P . S ., Mr . S . Moore , D . I ., R . I . C ., and others .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

Unquestionably " La Cigale , " the new comic opera at the Lyric , is one of the most beautiful pieces that have been ever placed on the stage . It is well known that Mr . W . C . Gilbert is engaged to write the libretto for a new opera which Bro . Cellier is to compose , but this is delayed owing to Mr . Gilbert ' s ill-health . But

we feel sure that Mr . Horace Sedger , the new lessee of the Lyric , will not require another piece for many a long day . Mr . Ivan Caryll has composed such lovel y music , and Mr . F . C . Burnand has written such good dialogue , that " La Cigale" is bound to drasv bi g houses . Usually second nights are somewhat tame .

But we found the Lyric crowded on the second performance with an audience fully appreciating the exquisite programme placed before them , and singers all in their best form . VVe do not think even on the first night the singing could have been more to perfection . Our space does not permit us to even allude to the

story which for once is very intelli gible , for comic operas are not always so . In Miss Geraldine Ulmar Mr . Sedger has a treasure . She materially helps to the unqualified success of the opera , both in singing and acting . She is furnished with a song in each act of rare melody ; that in the

second" One day Margot went out to row "—vvas re-demanded three times . Miss Ulmarcarriedheraudiencefrombegihning to end , and did much to ensure the success which has been attained . In other parts Misses Effie Clements and Newton did good work . Bro . Lionel Brough made his re-appearance since his trip to Africa , and , with the assistance of Bro . Garden and a hi g hl y trained donkey

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was very funny when he had the opportunity . The tenor , Chevalier Scovel , as the hero , is not nearly in his vocalisation equal to the prima donna . Miss St . Cyr and six other ladies add much charm by their dancing . Bro . Charles Harris is responsible for the stage production , and rig ht well he has acquitted

himself . We doubt if the mise-en-scene has ever been surpassed in the annals of opera . In the whole p iece no one is out of place , nor is a flaw to be found anywhere . We ought to say Mr . Gilbert A'Beckett has written some of the lyrics , though his

name does not appear on the programme , and that M . Audran , composer of " Olivette" and " La Mascatti , " much of the music . The original is by M . Audran , but Mr . Caryll has added so much that he now gets the credit of the work .

* * * M . Victor Andre has been engaged by the directors of the London Pavilion to give his startling illusion , " Metamorphose , " never before seen in England , vvhich puts vanishing ladies quite in the background . Although' some of the public are asked up on the

stage to examine and take part in the performance , they leave it just as dumbfounded as to how the trick is done as when they went up . A black man is strapped and padlocked down to a stretcher and put in a canopy . A curtain is then let down for a few seconds , and when

raised a young woman is found there instead . M . Andre is naturally bringing vast numbers to the Pavilion , much to the delight of Bro . Edward Swanborough , who is able to provide , in addition , an excellent variety entertainment .

Mr . Buchanan's new drama , "The Sixth Commandment , " is a gloomy play throughout . Had he dramatised the book from vvhich his foundation is taken he mig ht have made "The Sixth Commandment " more interesting . But he has gone altogether away from the story , and the result is a tedious piece

without any brig ht intervals of relief . Much curtailed and re-written , he mig ht make it better , but vve fear even then it would not do for the Shaftesbury , following Mr . Jones ' s "The Middleman" and "Judah . " The acting , however , . is all that can be desired . Miss Wallis acted with great pathos , and not

a little power : Miss Robins was sympathetic , and Miss Marion Lea showed what she can do in yet another style of character . Mr . Waring was all that could be desired as the aristocratic villain , and Mr . Lewis Waller gained the applause of the " gods " by

his fervent acting . The house rose at him after one act . M . Marius acted conscientiously in a part not good enough for him , but we can scarcely think even such a goodly company as Miss Wallis has gathered round her can save Mr . Buchanan ' s "The Sixth Commandment . "

" The Cabinet Minister " resumed his councils at the Court on Saturday , and was received by an enthusiastic audience , including an ex-Cabinet Minister , Bro . the Marquis of Hartington , and a member of the present Government , Mr . Chaplin , who seemed to enjoy Bro . Arthur Cecil's adversities . Bro . Pinero ' s play

went as well as ever , and seemed quite fresh . Mrs . John Wood , resplendent in numerous changes of costume , was in fine form as Lady Twombley . Mr . Weedon Grossmith is still the vulgar little Jewish money-lender . Mr . Brandon Thomas convulsed everyone with laughter as often by his silence as his

words ; Mr . Aynesivorth , by his caricature of a young peer of the day ; Miss Eva Moore , as the pretty young mother , and Miss Florence Harrington , who only had a little to do , but did that little well , all contributed to the entire success " The Cabinet Minister" has gained among the play-loving public . We predict another prosperous run for Mr . Pinero ' s latest eccentricity .

Birth.

Birth .

FRANKS . —On the 17 th ult ., the wife of Bro . W . Franks , late of Lodge No . 1035 , of a son .

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