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Instruction.
Nicols gave the Lecture on the First Tracing Board in an able and impressive manner , for which he received a vote of thanks . The Sixth and Seventh Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Speigel and Davis . Bro . VV . A . Vincent was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . M . Whitely Williams , W . Balsham , John
Stait , J . J . Hyams , and K . Cullen . I he Auditors then read a statement they had made of thc accounts for the past year , showing a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of £ 6 is . iod ., the total receipts during the 47 meetings held being £ 24 7 s . 4 d . ; expended in charity , £ 10 15 s . od ., 10 guineas going to the Girls' School ; printing and other items showing i . A 12 s ., and an item brought forward from
1852 of £ 2 iSs . Gd . A vote of thanks was accorded to them ( Bros . Thomas , Chandler , and Morse ) and also to the Secretary , Bro . Dehane , for the manner he had performed his duties during the period , who in thanking the brethren , stated that there had been an attendance of 1010 members during the year , including 57 joining members , and the following work had been done * . Initiation , 31 times ; passing
20 ; raising , iS ; calling on and off , 8 ; installation , 2 ; explanation of First Tracing Board , 2 ; entry drill , 4 ; consecration , l ( Bro . Terry ) ; closed in Third Degree , 10 ; Second Degree , 10 ; First Degree , 47 ; and the following 54 sections : —First Lecture—ist , 13 ; 2 nd , 10 ; 3 rd , 4 ;
4 th , 6 ; 5 th , 1 j Gth , 1 ; 7 th , 1 ; 36 . Second Lectureist , 3 ; 2 nd , 5 ; 3 rd , 2 ; 4 th , 1 ; Sth , 1 ; 12 . Third Lecture—ist , 3 ; 2 nd , 2 ; 3 rd , 1 ; 6 . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned . Afterwards a ballot was drawn , making the 10 th in six months .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Cranbourne Hotel , 1 , Upper St . Martin's-lane , W . C . ( next door to Aldridge ' s ) , when the following were present Bros . Foord , W . M . j Delarue , S . VV . j C Ralph , J . VV , ; G . Coleman , S . D . ; Green , J . D . ; B . Solomon , I . G . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Fowles
Turner , and Wilson . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fowles offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The usual questions were then put and answered for passing , and lodge was opened in the
Second Degree , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Bro . Fowles worked the First Section of this Lecture . Lodge being resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Delarue was elected VV . M . for the ensuing } week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to Thursday evening , the 22 nd inst .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
SUNDERLAND . —Strict Benevolence Chapter ( No . 97 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on the 15 th inst ., to elect the officers for the ensuing -year . The chapter was opened by the principals , E . Comps . Thos . M . Watson , Z . ; George-forteous , H . ;
and H . W . Emerson , J . The election of principals for the ensuing year took place as follows : E . Comps . Porteous , Z . ; and Emerson , H . ; Comps . C . McNamara , J . ; R . Singleton , S . E . ; J . Sinclair , S . N . , * and J . G . Kirtley , P . S . The chapter was afterwards closed in the usual manner .
DOUGLAS . —Athole Chapter ( No . 1004 ) . —Freemasonry has made rapid progress in the Isle of Man during the last dozen years , both in the Craft lodges and in the only Royal Arch chapter on the island at Douglas , and the members of the Craft are in communication with the Grand Lodge with a view to the formation of the island into a province . The ceremonies in connection with the
installation of the Three Principals were held atl the Athole Chapter , in the Masonic Hall , Douglas , on Thursday , the 15 th inst . There was a good attendance of members from all the lodges of the island who are members of the Chapter . The retiring Principal , Comp . W . Laughlin , P . Z ., exalted two members to the Supreme Degree , and at the conclusion
of that ceremony the Principals elect , Comps . J . A . Brown , P . Z . ; J . VV . VVood , and R . Garside were installed into their respective chairs by Comp . VV . L . Wild , P . Z ., who officiated as Installing Principal . The First Principal subsequently invested his officers for the year , and at the conclusion of the business of the evening the members dined together at Companion Handley ' s , Bowling-green Hotel ,
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
NEWBURY . —Porchester Lodge . ( No . 27 ) . — A numerously attended meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Temperance Hall , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . F . H . Lyon , M . D ., P . G . S . O . The principal item on the agenda was the choice of a W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing vear , and a ballot having been taken , the W . M .
announced that the S . W ., Bro . G . J . Cosburn , P . P . G . S . B ., had _ been unanimously elected to preside over the lodge during the coming year . The W . M . elect having thanked the officers and brethren for the honour conferred upon him the members unanimously re-elected Bro . Head to the office of Treasurer and Bro . Dodd was re-appointed Tyler . The installation lodge will be held towards the close of January .
Royal Ark Mariners.
Royal Ark Mariners .
WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 862 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 12 th inst ., when there was a large attendance of members and visitors . After the minutes of the last convocation were confirmed , Comp . W . Stephens , P . Z .. P . P . G . Scribe N . Middx .. installed Comp . I . W . Cuff
as M . E . Z . ; and W . H . Marston as J . Comp . J . J . Pattison , the H . elect , being unavoidably absent . The officers were wen invested as lollows : Comps . Weaver , Scribe E . ; R . P . Tate , Scribe N . ; W . Stephens , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . S . Brown , P . Soj . ; J . VV . Fisher , ist Asst . Soj . j Reuben Green , - "" ndlAsst . Soj . j and J , Gilbert , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp .
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H . D . M . Williams . Comp . H . Dehane presented the Auditors' report which was accepted and ordered to be printed and distributed to the members . A candidate was submitted for exaltation at the next convocation . The chapter was then closed and the companions dined together , the chair being occupied by the ist Principal , supported by Comps . Kingston , as H . j and VV . H . Marston , J . After the repast the evening was spent in an enjoyable manner .
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
WIGAN . — Lancashire College . — A meeting was convened for Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Wigan , when the following fratres formed the M . C : R . W . Frater G . P . Brockbank , Hon . 1 X ° , Chief Adept ; V . W . Fratres Robt . Harwood , Suffragan ; J . D . Murray , Celebrant ; VV . Fratres H . T . Byrom , ist A . ; A . II . Crossley , 2 nd A . ; W . W . Wylde , Sec . ; Fratres \ V . J . Thomson , Thos . Morris , E . Bielby , T . C . Thorburn ,
J . M . Kerr , and VV . Wall . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , the Degree of Zelator was conferred upon Bros . T . H . Glendinning , 1055 , and William Newsome , SG and 13 S 4 . Letters of apology for absence were read from Fratres VVood , Huet , Young , Campbell ( Prov . G . Sec ) , and Middleton . The following were appointed as officers of the college for the ensuing year : Fratres Jas . Horrocks ,
Celebrant ; J . F . Hoffgaard , Deputy Celebrant ; A . Middleton , 4 th Ancient ; H . T . Byrom , 3 rd Ancient ; A . H . Crossley , 2 nd Ancient ; VV . VV . Wylde , ist Ancient : R . B . Seddon , Sec ; Thos . Morris , Treas . ; Reginald Young , Precentor ; Jas . Dawber , Org . ; J . Barrett , Cond . of N . ; J . T . Richardson , Herald ; VV . Nicholl
Guardian of T . ; VV . J . Thomson , Torch Bearer ; and VV . D . Dean , Medallist . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Frater J . D . Murray for the efficient manner in which he had conducted the business and ceremonies of the College for the past year . After a suitable reply from Frater Murray the M . C . was dissolved and adjourned to banquet .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
s he Princess s is closed from to-morrow ( Saturday ) afternoon until Thursday next , when " Claudium " will occupy the boards . Mr . Wilson Barrett plays the title role .
* * * We are requested to state by Bro . D'Albertson , manager to Bro . A . Henderson , that the rumours that " La Vie" will shortly be withdrawn are totally unfounded . "La Vie " is running well and has become more popular . The
Freemason was one of the papers which spoke well of " La Vie " as likely to please the people and run well . We felt that with Bro . Lionel Brough and Mr . Herbert Standing in it it must do . The Crown Prince of Portugal and suite and the Prince Frederick William of Hesse have been to see it .
# # # The new comic opera at the Comedy is a decided exception to the general rule that all operas are more or less like their predecessor . But neither in plot nor music does "Falka" infringe on other operas . Mr . Farnie is to be congratulated on his successful reproduction from the French , for it is needless to say he has changed it materially , but without making it uninteresting . He has done wonders
and has carefully eliminated everything distasteful to English playgoers , and no one need hesitate , who ever enters a theatre , of going to the Comedy and taking any member of their family . The plot is ingenious and full of counter-plots , and at the same time sufficiently evident to be easily apprehended by all sections of the community . Folbach is the military governor of a province who has a nephew and niece whom he has not seen since they were
infants . The neice , Falka , is at a convent school . The nephew , her brother , is an usher in a school and quite ignorant of his relative ' s greatness . The Emperor has told Folbach he will create him a nobleman if he has an heir of the male sex . He sends for his nephew , Tancred , who on his way is caught by brigands . He is tied to a tree . His moans touch the heart of Edwige , sister of Boleslas , the captain of the gang . She falls madly in love with Tancred
and cuts his cords , on which he sings "Oh joy , oh rapture , " and escapes . She and her brother set off in pursuit determined to make him wed . The chieftain is armed to the teeth with bludgeons and knives . Tancred has taken a situation as waiter , being destitute . The avengers come to the very inn and enter into conversation , but he deceives them , so that they do not discover him . His sister , Falka , now appears on the scene with a young man .
Arthur , she has fallen in love with . She has run away from the convent school . At the inn she hears of her uncle ' s wish to find his heir , and as her brother has not been found she conceives the plan of representing him . She changes clothes with her lover , Arthur , who is a simpleton , and he becomes the convent school girl . Her uncle , Folbach , receives her with open arms . But just as she has won thc affections of her uncle—intending of course after
she has done so to present herself in her true sex and get his consent to her marriage—the brigands arrive and both Boleslas ' and Edwige declare she or rather he is the one whose cords Edwige loosed and who vowed to marry her . There is nothing more to be done but for Falka to tell Edwige she is a woman . The latter promises to keep the former ' s secret and to help her . Tancred now appears and is engaged as a servant in Folbach ' s household and even waits at table on his own sister , but they have
been separated so long Falka does not know her brother . Lay brother Pelican , the door-keeper of the convent , is sent after Falka , and arrests Arthur , whom he finds dressed in the schoolgirl ' s uniform . Folbach gives his consent to his niece ( as he thinks ) going back . Falka asks her lover to go back , for her sake , till she can get over her uncle and disclose the fraud she is perpetrating on him . Folbach has arranged a marriage between his nephew and a rich heiress Alexina . Of course Falka cannot agree to this . Tancred ' s identity is
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made known as the real nephew , and his uncle now makes arrangements for celebrating his wedding with Alexina . bolbach has been made very angry when he discovers the deception , for he liked Falka for his nephew better than tancred , and would rather leave him and her the title and estates . Alexina has formed an attachment to the Brigand Captain , and arranges with the captain ' s sister Edwige that she , Edwige , shall dress as the bride and marrv
lancred , whilst she marries Edwige's brother . This is done , and 'lancred does not find out whom she has married until too late . In the meanwhile Folbach has given his consent to Falka ' s marriage with Arthur , and the ' Emperor has relaxed his order that Falbach must have an heir of thc male sex , to succeed to his title , it therefore , with the estates , goes to " Falka . " This comic opera can hardly be said to possess a hero unlessindeedFalkathe
, , , scheming schoolgirl , be called one . There are several principal characters , and to each is allotted a fair share of the burden of the piece , which prevents the interest ever flagging , for when one or two players are off the stage , there are still others of equal merit to amuse the company . Still , Miss Violet Cameron , who is Falka , is the life and soul of the piece . At one time she is dressed in a neat convent costume of white and blue , at another in the rich
uniform of an officer of a Hussar regiment . We have repeatedly said in these columns how admirably Miss Violet Cameron is suited for a character such as she has in " Falka . " If anything her singing seems better and better . So great was the favour with which it was received on the first night that the encores became almost tedious , and impeded the progress of the piece considerably . Her liveliness is unquestionable , and her charms well known to
playgoers . She seems to love singing for its own sake . She was , perhaps , the most successful in "At Eventide , " a new romance specially written for Miss Cameron , and her rendering of " Oh , joy ! oh , rapture ! " is marvellous as showing the perfect command over her voice , and the sweet tones she can diffuse . Bro . Henry Ashley and Mr . Paulton divide the comicality between them ; Mr . Paulton , as Folbach , is the same Mr . Paulton in " Falka " as in
everything else—droll to the last degree . His drollery is of a heavy , almost funereal , type , but , nevertheless , full of laughter-making . Bro . Ashley is more gay ; therefore the two never clash . We do not think , even in " Olivette , " where he created the part he played , that he was so good as in Tancred in "Falka ; " he overflows with humour . Mr . Kelleher , as Arthur , is very clever ; and what pleased us so much about him was that he impersonates a woman
and never drops into vulgarities . VVe may say he is as modest as a woman . Men tco often forget themselves when they take a woman ' s character and get coarse . But everyone remarked on the pleasant way Mr . Kelleher played Arthur when disguised as the schoolgirl . Mr . Penley , as the convent doorkeeper , is the most laughable piece of acting . His kissing of the girls quite seriously is immense , and his exclamation , " I wanted that badlv , "
may become a phrase . Mr . Hamilton makes his first appearance at the Comedy . As Boleslas he is very good , whether we think of Uim as actor or singer . Miss Wadman also makes her first appearance here . She is Edwige , the brigand queen . Her duet with Mr . Hamilton in a minor key and a trio with Mr . Hamilton and Miss Cameron being encored . The opera is mounted in a gorgeous manner ; the dresses of the ladies of the chorus are pretty , and so
are the scenes . It is put on the stage with good taste , and every detail tells one that the management are determined not to lose anywhere when they can score a point . The music is by M . Chassaigne , who is new to the English stage His debut is so good that we shall want more of his talent . We have some reason to belive that , according to pre-existing arrangements , " Falka" can only be played for a limited period of about two months .
Obituary.
Obituary .
It is with very great regret we announce the death of Bro . Thomas Cl- 'mcnt Colbo'd , C . B ., M . P ., for Ipswich , who expired on Wednesday evening , the 21 st inst . The deceased , who was born in 1 S 33 , had held several important posts in the diplomatic service , his first appointment , at the British Embassy at Constantinople in 1854 , being of a temporary character . The year following he was gazetted as unpaid attache at Berlin , and in 1 S 56 was transferred to
Lisbon . He was acting Consul at Oporto , 1 S 57-S ; paid attache Lisbon , 1859 ; and Second Secretary in 1 S 62 , in which year he was transferred to Turin , and thence to Stuttgardt in 1 SG 4 . In 1 SG 7 he was acting Charge d'Affaires at Baden-Baden ; in 186 9 he was promoted Secretary of Legation at Rio de Janeiro , and was acting Charge d'Affaires there , 1 S 70-2 . Transferred to Lisbon in 1873 , he was Charge d'Affaires 1 S 74-5 , and retired wholly
from the service in December of the latter year , receiving a Companionshi p of the Bath from the late Earl of Beaconsfield in recognition of his long and valuable services . Hc was also head of the banking firms of Bacon , Cobbold , and Co ., Ipswich , and Cox , Cobbold , and Co ., Harwich , and had represented Ipswich in Parliament since 1 SG 3 . Bro . Cobbold was a Past Master of British Union Lodge , 114 , Ipswich , and had taken the 3 V under the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , Bengal .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
[ The charge is 2 s , Gd . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTH . CHAPMAN . —On the iSth inst ., at Dursley , Gloucestershire the wife of R . Chapman , of a daughter .
MARRIAGE . SCOTT—EDWARDS . —On the 17 th inst ., at St . Mary ' s the fust , Cambridge , B . C . Scott , M . R . C . S . Eng ., of Royston , Yorkshire , to Fanny Keziah , daughter of H . Edwards , Esq ., of Cambridge .
DEATH . MASSIK . —On the loth inst ., at his residence , Barnsley , Yorkshire , Joseph Massie , aged 74 , father of Bro . VV , Ridyard Massie , W . M . 1503 ; Bro . E . J . Massie , Sec . 1503 ; Bro . C F . Massie , 1330 , and father-in-law of Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . S . S . of VV . Middlesex .
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Instruction.
Nicols gave the Lecture on the First Tracing Board in an able and impressive manner , for which he received a vote of thanks . The Sixth and Seventh Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Speigel and Davis . Bro . VV . A . Vincent was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . M . Whitely Williams , W . Balsham , John
Stait , J . J . Hyams , and K . Cullen . I he Auditors then read a statement they had made of thc accounts for the past year , showing a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of £ 6 is . iod ., the total receipts during the 47 meetings held being £ 24 7 s . 4 d . ; expended in charity , £ 10 15 s . od ., 10 guineas going to the Girls' School ; printing and other items showing i . A 12 s ., and an item brought forward from
1852 of £ 2 iSs . Gd . A vote of thanks was accorded to them ( Bros . Thomas , Chandler , and Morse ) and also to the Secretary , Bro . Dehane , for the manner he had performed his duties during the period , who in thanking the brethren , stated that there had been an attendance of 1010 members during the year , including 57 joining members , and the following work had been done * . Initiation , 31 times ; passing
20 ; raising , iS ; calling on and off , 8 ; installation , 2 ; explanation of First Tracing Board , 2 ; entry drill , 4 ; consecration , l ( Bro . Terry ) ; closed in Third Degree , 10 ; Second Degree , 10 ; First Degree , 47 ; and the following 54 sections : —First Lecture—ist , 13 ; 2 nd , 10 ; 3 rd , 4 ;
4 th , 6 ; 5 th , 1 j Gth , 1 ; 7 th , 1 ; 36 . Second Lectureist , 3 ; 2 nd , 5 ; 3 rd , 2 ; 4 th , 1 ; Sth , 1 ; 12 . Third Lecture—ist , 3 ; 2 nd , 2 ; 3 rd , 1 ; 6 . The lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned . Afterwards a ballot was drawn , making the 10 th in six months .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th inst ., at the Cranbourne Hotel , 1 , Upper St . Martin's-lane , W . C . ( next door to Aldridge ' s ) , when the following were present Bros . Foord , W . M . j Delarue , S . VV . j C Ralph , J . VV , ; G . Coleman , S . D . ; Green , J . D . ; B . Solomon , I . G . ; Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; Fowles
Turner , and Wilson . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Fowles offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The usual questions were then put and answered for passing , and lodge was opened in the
Second Degree , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of F . C . Bro . Fowles worked the First Section of this Lecture . Lodge being resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Delarue was elected VV . M . for the ensuing } week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned to Thursday evening , the 22 nd inst .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
SUNDERLAND . —Strict Benevolence Chapter ( No . 97 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on the 15 th inst ., to elect the officers for the ensuing -year . The chapter was opened by the principals , E . Comps . Thos . M . Watson , Z . ; George-forteous , H . ;
and H . W . Emerson , J . The election of principals for the ensuing year took place as follows : E . Comps . Porteous , Z . ; and Emerson , H . ; Comps . C . McNamara , J . ; R . Singleton , S . E . ; J . Sinclair , S . N . , * and J . G . Kirtley , P . S . The chapter was afterwards closed in the usual manner .
DOUGLAS . —Athole Chapter ( No . 1004 ) . —Freemasonry has made rapid progress in the Isle of Man during the last dozen years , both in the Craft lodges and in the only Royal Arch chapter on the island at Douglas , and the members of the Craft are in communication with the Grand Lodge with a view to the formation of the island into a province . The ceremonies in connection with the
installation of the Three Principals were held atl the Athole Chapter , in the Masonic Hall , Douglas , on Thursday , the 15 th inst . There was a good attendance of members from all the lodges of the island who are members of the Chapter . The retiring Principal , Comp . W . Laughlin , P . Z ., exalted two members to the Supreme Degree , and at the conclusion
of that ceremony the Principals elect , Comps . J . A . Brown , P . Z . ; J . VV . VVood , and R . Garside were installed into their respective chairs by Comp . VV . L . Wild , P . Z ., who officiated as Installing Principal . The First Principal subsequently invested his officers for the year , and at the conclusion of the business of the evening the members dined together at Companion Handley ' s , Bowling-green Hotel ,
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
NEWBURY . —Porchester Lodge . ( No . 27 ) . — A numerously attended meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 16 th inst ., at the Temperance Hall , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . F . H . Lyon , M . D ., P . G . S . O . The principal item on the agenda was the choice of a W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing vear , and a ballot having been taken , the W . M .
announced that the S . W ., Bro . G . J . Cosburn , P . P . G . S . B ., had _ been unanimously elected to preside over the lodge during the coming year . The W . M . elect having thanked the officers and brethren for the honour conferred upon him the members unanimously re-elected Bro . Head to the office of Treasurer and Bro . Dodd was re-appointed Tyler . The installation lodge will be held towards the close of January .
Royal Ark Mariners.
Royal Ark Mariners .
WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 862 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 12 th inst ., when there was a large attendance of members and visitors . After the minutes of the last convocation were confirmed , Comp . W . Stephens , P . Z .. P . P . G . Scribe N . Middx .. installed Comp . I . W . Cuff
as M . E . Z . ; and W . H . Marston as J . Comp . J . J . Pattison , the H . elect , being unavoidably absent . The officers were wen invested as lollows : Comps . Weaver , Scribe E . ; R . P . Tate , Scribe N . ; W . Stephens , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . S . Brown , P . Soj . ; J . VV . Fisher , ist Asst . Soj . j Reuben Green , - "" ndlAsst . Soj . j and J , Gilbert , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp .
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H . D . M . Williams . Comp . H . Dehane presented the Auditors' report which was accepted and ordered to be printed and distributed to the members . A candidate was submitted for exaltation at the next convocation . The chapter was then closed and the companions dined together , the chair being occupied by the ist Principal , supported by Comps . Kingston , as H . j and VV . H . Marston , J . After the repast the evening was spent in an enjoyable manner .
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
WIGAN . — Lancashire College . — A meeting was convened for Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Wigan , when the following fratres formed the M . C : R . W . Frater G . P . Brockbank , Hon . 1 X ° , Chief Adept ; V . W . Fratres Robt . Harwood , Suffragan ; J . D . Murray , Celebrant ; VV . Fratres H . T . Byrom , ist A . ; A . II . Crossley , 2 nd A . ; W . W . Wylde , Sec . ; Fratres \ V . J . Thomson , Thos . Morris , E . Bielby , T . C . Thorburn ,
J . M . Kerr , and VV . Wall . The minutes of the preceding meeting having been confirmed , the Degree of Zelator was conferred upon Bros . T . H . Glendinning , 1055 , and William Newsome , SG and 13 S 4 . Letters of apology for absence were read from Fratres VVood , Huet , Young , Campbell ( Prov . G . Sec ) , and Middleton . The following were appointed as officers of the college for the ensuing year : Fratres Jas . Horrocks ,
Celebrant ; J . F . Hoffgaard , Deputy Celebrant ; A . Middleton , 4 th Ancient ; H . T . Byrom , 3 rd Ancient ; A . H . Crossley , 2 nd Ancient ; VV . VV . Wylde , ist Ancient : R . B . Seddon , Sec ; Thos . Morris , Treas . ; Reginald Young , Precentor ; Jas . Dawber , Org . ; J . Barrett , Cond . of N . ; J . T . Richardson , Herald ; VV . Nicholl
Guardian of T . ; VV . J . Thomson , Torch Bearer ; and VV . D . Dean , Medallist . A cordial vote of thanks was tendered to Frater J . D . Murray for the efficient manner in which he had conducted the business and ceremonies of the College for the past year . After a suitable reply from Frater Murray the M . C . was dissolved and adjourned to banquet .
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THE THEATRES .
s he Princess s is closed from to-morrow ( Saturday ) afternoon until Thursday next , when " Claudium " will occupy the boards . Mr . Wilson Barrett plays the title role .
* * * We are requested to state by Bro . D'Albertson , manager to Bro . A . Henderson , that the rumours that " La Vie" will shortly be withdrawn are totally unfounded . "La Vie " is running well and has become more popular . The
Freemason was one of the papers which spoke well of " La Vie " as likely to please the people and run well . We felt that with Bro . Lionel Brough and Mr . Herbert Standing in it it must do . The Crown Prince of Portugal and suite and the Prince Frederick William of Hesse have been to see it .
# # # The new comic opera at the Comedy is a decided exception to the general rule that all operas are more or less like their predecessor . But neither in plot nor music does "Falka" infringe on other operas . Mr . Farnie is to be congratulated on his successful reproduction from the French , for it is needless to say he has changed it materially , but without making it uninteresting . He has done wonders
and has carefully eliminated everything distasteful to English playgoers , and no one need hesitate , who ever enters a theatre , of going to the Comedy and taking any member of their family . The plot is ingenious and full of counter-plots , and at the same time sufficiently evident to be easily apprehended by all sections of the community . Folbach is the military governor of a province who has a nephew and niece whom he has not seen since they were
infants . The neice , Falka , is at a convent school . The nephew , her brother , is an usher in a school and quite ignorant of his relative ' s greatness . The Emperor has told Folbach he will create him a nobleman if he has an heir of the male sex . He sends for his nephew , Tancred , who on his way is caught by brigands . He is tied to a tree . His moans touch the heart of Edwige , sister of Boleslas , the captain of the gang . She falls madly in love with Tancred
and cuts his cords , on which he sings "Oh joy , oh rapture , " and escapes . She and her brother set off in pursuit determined to make him wed . The chieftain is armed to the teeth with bludgeons and knives . Tancred has taken a situation as waiter , being destitute . The avengers come to the very inn and enter into conversation , but he deceives them , so that they do not discover him . His sister , Falka , now appears on the scene with a young man .
Arthur , she has fallen in love with . She has run away from the convent school . At the inn she hears of her uncle ' s wish to find his heir , and as her brother has not been found she conceives the plan of representing him . She changes clothes with her lover , Arthur , who is a simpleton , and he becomes the convent school girl . Her uncle , Folbach , receives her with open arms . But just as she has won thc affections of her uncle—intending of course after
she has done so to present herself in her true sex and get his consent to her marriage—the brigands arrive and both Boleslas ' and Edwige declare she or rather he is the one whose cords Edwige loosed and who vowed to marry her . There is nothing more to be done but for Falka to tell Edwige she is a woman . The latter promises to keep the former ' s secret and to help her . Tancred now appears and is engaged as a servant in Folbach ' s household and even waits at table on his own sister , but they have
been separated so long Falka does not know her brother . Lay brother Pelican , the door-keeper of the convent , is sent after Falka , and arrests Arthur , whom he finds dressed in the schoolgirl ' s uniform . Folbach gives his consent to his niece ( as he thinks ) going back . Falka asks her lover to go back , for her sake , till she can get over her uncle and disclose the fraud she is perpetrating on him . Folbach has arranged a marriage between his nephew and a rich heiress Alexina . Of course Falka cannot agree to this . Tancred ' s identity is
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made known as the real nephew , and his uncle now makes arrangements for celebrating his wedding with Alexina . bolbach has been made very angry when he discovers the deception , for he liked Falka for his nephew better than tancred , and would rather leave him and her the title and estates . Alexina has formed an attachment to the Brigand Captain , and arranges with the captain ' s sister Edwige that she , Edwige , shall dress as the bride and marrv
lancred , whilst she marries Edwige's brother . This is done , and 'lancred does not find out whom she has married until too late . In the meanwhile Folbach has given his consent to Falka ' s marriage with Arthur , and the ' Emperor has relaxed his order that Falbach must have an heir of thc male sex , to succeed to his title , it therefore , with the estates , goes to " Falka . " This comic opera can hardly be said to possess a hero unlessindeedFalkathe
, , , scheming schoolgirl , be called one . There are several principal characters , and to each is allotted a fair share of the burden of the piece , which prevents the interest ever flagging , for when one or two players are off the stage , there are still others of equal merit to amuse the company . Still , Miss Violet Cameron , who is Falka , is the life and soul of the piece . At one time she is dressed in a neat convent costume of white and blue , at another in the rich
uniform of an officer of a Hussar regiment . We have repeatedly said in these columns how admirably Miss Violet Cameron is suited for a character such as she has in " Falka . " If anything her singing seems better and better . So great was the favour with which it was received on the first night that the encores became almost tedious , and impeded the progress of the piece considerably . Her liveliness is unquestionable , and her charms well known to
playgoers . She seems to love singing for its own sake . She was , perhaps , the most successful in "At Eventide , " a new romance specially written for Miss Cameron , and her rendering of " Oh , joy ! oh , rapture ! " is marvellous as showing the perfect command over her voice , and the sweet tones she can diffuse . Bro . Henry Ashley and Mr . Paulton divide the comicality between them ; Mr . Paulton , as Folbach , is the same Mr . Paulton in " Falka " as in
everything else—droll to the last degree . His drollery is of a heavy , almost funereal , type , but , nevertheless , full of laughter-making . Bro . Ashley is more gay ; therefore the two never clash . We do not think , even in " Olivette , " where he created the part he played , that he was so good as in Tancred in "Falka ; " he overflows with humour . Mr . Kelleher , as Arthur , is very clever ; and what pleased us so much about him was that he impersonates a woman
and never drops into vulgarities . VVe may say he is as modest as a woman . Men tco often forget themselves when they take a woman ' s character and get coarse . But everyone remarked on the pleasant way Mr . Kelleher played Arthur when disguised as the schoolgirl . Mr . Penley , as the convent doorkeeper , is the most laughable piece of acting . His kissing of the girls quite seriously is immense , and his exclamation , " I wanted that badlv , "
may become a phrase . Mr . Hamilton makes his first appearance at the Comedy . As Boleslas he is very good , whether we think of Uim as actor or singer . Miss Wadman also makes her first appearance here . She is Edwige , the brigand queen . Her duet with Mr . Hamilton in a minor key and a trio with Mr . Hamilton and Miss Cameron being encored . The opera is mounted in a gorgeous manner ; the dresses of the ladies of the chorus are pretty , and so
are the scenes . It is put on the stage with good taste , and every detail tells one that the management are determined not to lose anywhere when they can score a point . The music is by M . Chassaigne , who is new to the English stage His debut is so good that we shall want more of his talent . We have some reason to belive that , according to pre-existing arrangements , " Falka" can only be played for a limited period of about two months .
Obituary.
Obituary .
It is with very great regret we announce the death of Bro . Thomas Cl- 'mcnt Colbo'd , C . B ., M . P ., for Ipswich , who expired on Wednesday evening , the 21 st inst . The deceased , who was born in 1 S 33 , had held several important posts in the diplomatic service , his first appointment , at the British Embassy at Constantinople in 1854 , being of a temporary character . The year following he was gazetted as unpaid attache at Berlin , and in 1 S 56 was transferred to
Lisbon . He was acting Consul at Oporto , 1 S 57-S ; paid attache Lisbon , 1859 ; and Second Secretary in 1 S 62 , in which year he was transferred to Turin , and thence to Stuttgardt in 1 SG 4 . In 1 SG 7 he was acting Charge d'Affaires at Baden-Baden ; in 186 9 he was promoted Secretary of Legation at Rio de Janeiro , and was acting Charge d'Affaires there , 1 S 70-2 . Transferred to Lisbon in 1873 , he was Charge d'Affaires 1 S 74-5 , and retired wholly
from the service in December of the latter year , receiving a Companionshi p of the Bath from the late Earl of Beaconsfield in recognition of his long and valuable services . Hc was also head of the banking firms of Bacon , Cobbold , and Co ., Ipswich , and Cox , Cobbold , and Co ., Harwich , and had represented Ipswich in Parliament since 1 SG 3 . Bro . Cobbold was a Past Master of British Union Lodge , 114 , Ipswich , and had taken the 3 V under the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite , Bengal .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
[ The charge is 2 s , Gd . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTH . CHAPMAN . —On the iSth inst ., at Dursley , Gloucestershire the wife of R . Chapman , of a daughter .
MARRIAGE . SCOTT—EDWARDS . —On the 17 th inst ., at St . Mary ' s the fust , Cambridge , B . C . Scott , M . R . C . S . Eng ., of Royston , Yorkshire , to Fanny Keziah , daughter of H . Edwards , Esq ., of Cambridge .
DEATH . MASSIK . —On the loth inst ., at his residence , Barnsley , Yorkshire , Joseph Massie , aged 74 , father of Bro . VV , Ridyard Massie , W . M . 1503 ; Bro . E . J . Massie , Sec . 1503 ; Bro . C F . Massie , 1330 , and father-in-law of Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . S . S . of VV . Middlesex .