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lodge minutes , & c , while at present they do not . Before closing , permit me a word of explanation to one or two of Bro . " Lupus ' s " statements . I did not " forget" that the carpenters and masons were often jointly referred to , for that was just what I affirmed . More , I stated that , as to social position ,
trade , & c , & c , both were simply on a par . Further , instead of saying these two crafts were " more important , " or took a higher position than others , I have said , in the old Aberdeen trade processions , the smiths took precedence of them , while as to many other things , they were behind some of
the other crafts . In many cases in social and burghal affairs the " Tailors " were ahead of them 1 respectfully ask Bro . " Lupus , " if he wishes to understand this more fully , to read over my former remarks again . Asto the 1425 statute , I challenged Bro . " Lupus " to produce a statute referring
especially to masons , and which did not also refer to the other house tradesmen , especially under similar circumstances ; and he did not do it , but in the hurry mentioned this 1425 Masonic statute , in which other " laborers " are referred to . As to Bro . " Lupus " asserting that our " present
Constitution" existed in 145 0 , were he to do so , I would ask proof . Proof can . be given of our system existing after 1717 , but we can ' t get proof of its existence before then . More , we have proof that what existed before then was not the same ; and I intend to support this negative shortly . I am , yours fraternally , W . P . BUCHAN .
Poetry.
Poetry .
A—______ THE WIFE'S FAREWELL
Addressed by a lady , the wife of a Freemason , to her sorrowing husband , shortly before her dissolution . Farewell , dear husband , wc must part , Farewell , a sad farewell ; The anguish of thy poor wife ' s heart
Is more than she can tell . 1 know ' tis God who calls me home , But still my tears will flow , Whilst witnessing thee suffering I share thy bitter woe .
Alas ! it is not here , my love , That we must look for rest , A Power , which we dare question net , Wills all things for the best . Although the icy hand of Death Stills hearts that beat in love , The balm of prayer sweet solace gives And guides our hopes above .
I feel my strength is failing fast , The time is drawing near When I must leave my home on earth And all my heart held dear . 'Tis hard to die and part from thee Whilst life seem'd full of joy , And scarce a shade of sorrow came Its sweetness to alloy .
Yet thou wilt bear up for my sake , Although affliction ' s rod Seems sad and grievous , we should trust Through every trial in God . Ah ! now my sight is growing dim , And through my sobs of grief 1 hear the angels calling mc To Heaven ' s calm relief .
Weep not , beloved , life is short , We soon shall meet again In that bright world where joy and peace Will take the place of pain .
Kiss mc , my husband , lay my head Upon thine arm to rest ; And let my last , my dying breath , Be sigh'd upon thy breast . Croydon . AGNES S
THE CHOLERA . —It is much to be feared that the horrors of pestilence will , ere long , be added to those of war ; nor can it bc a matter of wonder . The cholera has appeared at Odessa , Rostow , Kertch , and Taganrog , in S . E . Russia ; and will in all probability follow its usual track until it arrives
in this country . It is frightful to think of the number of victims which it will snatch from among the crowded , ill-fed , and wounded populations which now fill the frontier towns of Germany and Fiance . But arc we , who arc not suffering from these inflictions , ready to meet the cholera , if it comes ? Is our health machinery in such perfect order that we
can calmly face the epidemic and defy it ? Wc think not . —Faod Journal . SMALL-POX , FEVERS , AND SKIN DISEASES . — The predisposition to is prevented by Lamplough's l . 'yic ' c Saline . Vitalising aud invigorating , its ( . Heels ate remarkable in their cure and prevention . Take it ns directed . Sold by chemists and the maker , 11 . l . amplinigh , 11 3 , Wolbowhill . — [ Advt . l
Poetry.
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS For the Week ending June 3 , 1 S 71 . MONDAY , MAY 29 . Lodge 831 , British Oak , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Bancroft-place , Mile End . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at S ; Bro .
James Terry , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction . ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavem-Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 1 S 0 ) , Swan
Tavern , Mount-street , Grosvenor-square , at 8 . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8 .
Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . Dilley , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Preceptor .
TUESDAY , MAY 30 . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction { 3 S 2 ) , Hotel de Cologne , 60 and 61 , Haymarkct , at 8 ; Bro . T . AAdams , Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms ,
Rochesterrow , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro T . A . Adams , Preceptor .
Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . Jolm's-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben Jonson Lodge of Instruction , Ben Jonson , Goodman ' s-yard , at 8 .
WEDNESDAY , MAY 31 . Lodge 8 9 8 , Temperance in the East , 6 , Newby-place , Poplar . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 } , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at S ; J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodgeof Instruction , ( 228 ) , Bull & Gate , KentishTown-road , at 8 ; Bio . J . N . Frost , Preceplor .
Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav ., Londonstreet , City , a . 1 TA .
Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Parkroad , Peckham ; Bro . David Rose , Preceptor . Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodge of Inslruclion , Thicket Hotel , Anerley , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Bro . II . W . Lindus , Preceptor .
THURSDAY JUNE I . Lodge 136 , Good Report , Terminus Ilolel , Cannon-street >> 554 , Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . ,, " 42 , Crystal Palace , Crystal Palace . Sydenham . „ 822 , Victoria Rilles , Freemasons' 1 tn . ll .
,, 1155 , Excelsior , Sydney Anns , Lc . visliam-road . ,, 1178 , Perfect Ashlar , Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey . Chap . 9 , Moriah , Albion Tavern , Aldersgalc-strcct . The R . A . Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Comp . Brelt , Preceptor . Public night and Banquet . Fidelity Lodge of Inslruclion ( 3 ) , Goat aud Compasses , Eiiston-ioad , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Precentor .
l'tiisbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , Bath-street , City-road ; Bro . . Stean . Preceptor . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes , Milc-eud-road , at 8 ; Bio . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St . George ' s Lodgeof Instruclio-i ( 140 ) , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill Greenwich , at 8 . Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction ( 127 S ) , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . John Saunders , Preceptor .
1-RiDAY , J 2 . Lodge 1275 , Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road . ,, 1305 , St . Marylebone , Eyre Arms , Si . John ' sWood . Chap . 259 , Prince of Wales , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James ' s . Robert Burns Lodge of Inslruclion , Union Tavern , Air , Mrect , Regent-street , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . W . Watson , Preceptor .
St . Luke ' s Lodgeof Instruction { 144 ) , Gladstone Tavern , Brompton-road , S . W . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . ' s , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Pythagorean Chapter of Instruction ( No . 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich-road , at 8 ; Comp . AV . West Smith , Preceptor . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Htl .,
Fleetstreet , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl ., Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pulsford , Precej . ' or United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Edinburgh , Shepherd s-lane , Brixton , at 7 ; Bro . J . Thomas , P . M ., Preceplor . Doric Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mile end-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Sarjui , Preceptor ,
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Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor . Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victoriaroad , Deptford , at 8 . Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , Marquess Tavern , Canonbury ; Bro . R . Lee , Preceptor .
SATURDAY , J 3 . General Committee Boys'School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Chap . 975 , Rose of Denmark , Star and Garter , Kew . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . J . Comi > , Preceptor . Sphinx Lodge of Instruction , Stirling Castle , Crnberwell , at 8 ; Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Prteeptor . Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Unjoa Tavern , Airstreet , at S ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .
Theatrical.
THEATRICAL .
HAYMARKET . —The new comedy-drama ,, "An English Gentleman , " written by Mr . H . J . Byron , continues to increase in popularity , Mr . Sothern —who , we notice with pleasure , has recovered from his severe illness—taking the part of Charles
Chuckles , Esq . The evening ' s entertainment commences with the musical piece " Mischief Making , " and ends with Mr . Matthew ' s farce of "Uncle Foozle . " Bro . T . B . Buckstone , the manager of this fashionable theatre , is rewarded with full houses
every evening . ¦ ST JAMES ' . —The new nautical burlesque by Mr . F . C . Burnard , " Poll and Partner Joe , " is a great success . Mrs . John Wood , as Mar : Maybud , must be seen by all who may wish to lealize her wonderful performance , as her actin / r that
character has produced quite a . furore . < . ' leotl . . T pieces are Planche ' s comedy "Secret Service , " which commences the programme , and the new farce " Rival Romeos , " terminates as successful a list of pieces as has ever been presented to any audience . We noted with gratification that this elegant theatre was filled on the night of our visit .
OLYMPIC . —Mr . Byron ' s new drama of " Daisy Farm" is the great attraction here . As all playgoers are bound to see this successful drama , many months must elapse before it can be withdrawn . STRAND . —This popular theatre is able to rely
upon " Lodgers and Dodgers , " " Neighbours , " and the successful burlesque of " Eurydice , " as the programme suitable fortheirpatrons , and the success attending their judgment proves that no error has been made .
VAUDEVILLE . — Mr . James Albcry ' s popular comedy "Two Roses , " after a long run of prosperity has been withdrawn . Inits placcisa new burlesque from the prolific pen of Mr . H . J . Byron , entitled " The Orange Tree and the Humble Bee , or the Little Princess who was Lost at Sea . " This
burlesque is equal to any of its predecessors produced by Mr . H . J . Byron , and tlie characters are well sustained by Miss Nelly Power as Prince Precious , Miss A . Newton as Princess Ada , Miss Rose Evelyn as Princess Lina , and Misses Lavis and Nelly Walters sustained the other female parts .
Miss Nelly Power gained encores in all her songs . Mr . David James as Tippcrtewitch , and Mr . Thorne as Croqucusitainc , were the leading characters in the parts , and they were ably supported by Mr . C . Fcnton as King Kakonibbs , Mr . L . Fredericks as Bow-wow , and Mr . W . Moore as Carnivorous the
Cruel . One of the noticeable features of the piece was a clog dance by the Misses Newton and Power and Mr . D . James , which the spectators encored again and again . On the fall of the curtain the whole ofthe performers were called to the front . This burlesque is certain to remain on the bills for
a long time to come , as it is a genuine success . It was followed with a farce by F . Hay , Esq ., entitled " Bubble and Squeak , " in which the humour of Mr . D . James as Bubble and Mr . T . Thorne as Squeak kept the audience thoroughl y amused . " A Fearful Fog" now commences the
entertainment . The house was crammed on the night of our visit . From the spirited manner in which all the pieces are placed on the stage , we wish the lessees , Bros . H . J . Montague , D . James , and T . Thorne , every success , as their efforts to please their patrons must ensure a continuance off bumper houses every evening .
CROSBY ' S BALSAMIC COUGH ELIXER . —Opiates Nar-otics , and Sciuills arc too often invoked to give relief in Coughs , Colds , and all Pulmonary diseases . Instead of such fallacious remedies , which yield momentary relief at the expense of cnfceblinf . the digestive organs and thus increasing that debility which lies at the n-ot of the malady , modern science points to Crosby ' s l'alsamic Cough Elixcr . as the true remed y . — Select Testimonial . Dr . Rooke , Scarborough , author of lhe " Anti-Lancet , " says : "I have repeatedl y observed how very rapidly and invariably it subdued cough Pain , and irritation of the chest in cases of pulmonary consumption , and I can , with lhe greatest confidence , recommend it as a most
valuable adjunct _ to an otherwise strengthening treatment for this disease . " — 'I'his medicine , winch is free from opium and squills , not only allays the local irritation , but improves digestion and strengthens the constitution Hence it is used wilh the most signal success in Asthmas , llronchitis , Consumption , Coughs , Influenza , Night Sw ' ? , t . of Consumption , Quinsy , and all affections of the tnroad and cl * i Sold by all rcspsctahle Chemists and Patent Medicine Dc . ili *' ' '" bottles at is . 91 ! ., 4 s . 6 d . and 11 s each , and wholesale byjAf / 'I , ' Citosnv , Chemist , Scarborough . * V' Invalids should read Crosl . * Prize ^ Trcatise 011 " ^ Diseases of the Lungs and Air-Vessels , " a copy of which can be ob'ainetl yratis of any respectable Chemist .- - ( Advt . J
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lodge minutes , & c , while at present they do not . Before closing , permit me a word of explanation to one or two of Bro . " Lupus ' s " statements . I did not " forget" that the carpenters and masons were often jointly referred to , for that was just what I affirmed . More , I stated that , as to social position ,
trade , & c , & c , both were simply on a par . Further , instead of saying these two crafts were " more important , " or took a higher position than others , I have said , in the old Aberdeen trade processions , the smiths took precedence of them , while as to many other things , they were behind some of
the other crafts . In many cases in social and burghal affairs the " Tailors " were ahead of them 1 respectfully ask Bro . " Lupus , " if he wishes to understand this more fully , to read over my former remarks again . Asto the 1425 statute , I challenged Bro . " Lupus " to produce a statute referring
especially to masons , and which did not also refer to the other house tradesmen , especially under similar circumstances ; and he did not do it , but in the hurry mentioned this 1425 Masonic statute , in which other " laborers " are referred to . As to Bro . " Lupus " asserting that our " present
Constitution" existed in 145 0 , were he to do so , I would ask proof . Proof can . be given of our system existing after 1717 , but we can ' t get proof of its existence before then . More , we have proof that what existed before then was not the same ; and I intend to support this negative shortly . I am , yours fraternally , W . P . BUCHAN .
Poetry.
Poetry .
A—______ THE WIFE'S FAREWELL
Addressed by a lady , the wife of a Freemason , to her sorrowing husband , shortly before her dissolution . Farewell , dear husband , wc must part , Farewell , a sad farewell ; The anguish of thy poor wife ' s heart
Is more than she can tell . 1 know ' tis God who calls me home , But still my tears will flow , Whilst witnessing thee suffering I share thy bitter woe .
Alas ! it is not here , my love , That we must look for rest , A Power , which we dare question net , Wills all things for the best . Although the icy hand of Death Stills hearts that beat in love , The balm of prayer sweet solace gives And guides our hopes above .
I feel my strength is failing fast , The time is drawing near When I must leave my home on earth And all my heart held dear . 'Tis hard to die and part from thee Whilst life seem'd full of joy , And scarce a shade of sorrow came Its sweetness to alloy .
Yet thou wilt bear up for my sake , Although affliction ' s rod Seems sad and grievous , we should trust Through every trial in God . Ah ! now my sight is growing dim , And through my sobs of grief 1 hear the angels calling mc To Heaven ' s calm relief .
Weep not , beloved , life is short , We soon shall meet again In that bright world where joy and peace Will take the place of pain .
Kiss mc , my husband , lay my head Upon thine arm to rest ; And let my last , my dying breath , Be sigh'd upon thy breast . Croydon . AGNES S
THE CHOLERA . —It is much to be feared that the horrors of pestilence will , ere long , be added to those of war ; nor can it bc a matter of wonder . The cholera has appeared at Odessa , Rostow , Kertch , and Taganrog , in S . E . Russia ; and will in all probability follow its usual track until it arrives
in this country . It is frightful to think of the number of victims which it will snatch from among the crowded , ill-fed , and wounded populations which now fill the frontier towns of Germany and Fiance . But arc we , who arc not suffering from these inflictions , ready to meet the cholera , if it comes ? Is our health machinery in such perfect order that we
can calmly face the epidemic and defy it ? Wc think not . —Faod Journal . SMALL-POX , FEVERS , AND SKIN DISEASES . — The predisposition to is prevented by Lamplough's l . 'yic ' c Saline . Vitalising aud invigorating , its ( . Heels ate remarkable in their cure and prevention . Take it ns directed . Sold by chemists and the maker , 11 . l . amplinigh , 11 3 , Wolbowhill . — [ Advt . l
Poetry.
METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS For the Week ending June 3 , 1 S 71 . MONDAY , MAY 29 . Lodge 831 , British Oak , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Bancroft-place , Mile End . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , at S ; Bro .
James Terry , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street Station , at 7 . Camden Lodge of Instruction . ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavem-Haverstock-hill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . St . James' Union Lodge of Instruction ( 1 S 0 ) , Swan
Tavern , Mount-street , Grosvenor-square , at 8 . Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 95 ) , Royal Hotel , Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 , Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . British Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile End , at 7 for 8 .
Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . Dilley , Preceptor . St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 7 ; Bro . T . Mortlock , Preceptor .
TUESDAY , MAY 30 . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . DomaticLodgeof Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction { 3 S 2 ) , Hotel de Cologne , 60 and 61 , Haymarkct , at 8 ; Bro . T . AAdams , Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Artillery Arms ,
Rochesterrow , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Preceptor . Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro T . A . Adams , Preceptor .
Prince Fredk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 ) Knights of St . John's Tavern , St . Jolm's-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 . Ben Jonson Lodge of Instruction , Ben Jonson , Goodman ' s-yard , at 8 .
WEDNESDAY , MAY 31 . Lodge 8 9 8 , Temperance in the East , 6 , Newby-place , Poplar . Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 } , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at S ; J . Robt . Nash , Preceptor . United Strength Lodgeof Instruction , ( 228 ) , Bull & Gate , KentishTown-road , at 8 ; Bio . J . N . Frost , Preceplor .
Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav ., Londonstreet , City , a . 1 TA .
Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismore Arms , Parkroad , Peckham ; Bro . David Rose , Preceptor . Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the Fourth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodge of Inslruclion , Thicket Hotel , Anerley , at 7 . 30 p . m . ; Bro . II . W . Lindus , Preceptor .
THURSDAY JUNE I . Lodge 136 , Good Report , Terminus Ilolel , Cannon-street >> 554 , Yarborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . ,, " 42 , Crystal Palace , Crystal Palace . Sydenham . „ 822 , Victoria Rilles , Freemasons' 1 tn . ll .
,, 1155 , Excelsior , Sydney Anns , Lc . visliam-road . ,, 1178 , Perfect Ashlar , Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey . Chap . 9 , Moriah , Albion Tavern , Aldersgalc-strcct . The R . A . Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Comp . Brelt , Preceptor . Public night and Banquet . Fidelity Lodge of Inslruclion ( 3 ) , Goat aud Compasses , Eiiston-ioad , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Precentor .
l'tiisbury Lodge of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , Bath-street , City-road ; Bro . . Stean . Preceptor . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes , Milc-eud-road , at 8 ; Bio . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St . George ' s Lodgeof Instruclio-i ( 140 ) , Globe Tavern , Royal Hill Greenwich , at 8 . Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction ( 127 S ) , Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoria-park , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . John Saunders , Preceptor .
1-RiDAY , J 2 . Lodge 1275 , Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road . ,, 1305 , St . Marylebone , Eyre Arms , Si . John ' sWood . Chap . 259 , Prince of Wales , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James ' s . Robert Burns Lodge of Inslruclion , Union Tavern , Air , Mrect , Regent-street , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . W . Watson , Preceptor .
St . Luke ' s Lodgeof Instruction { 144 ) , Gladstone Tavern , Brompton-road , S . W . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . ' s , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Pythagorean Chapter of Instruction ( No . 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich-road , at 8 ; Comp . AV . West Smith , Preceptor . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Htl .,
Fleetstreet , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl ., Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pulsford , Precej . ' or United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Edinburgh , Shepherd s-lane , Brixton , at 7 ; Bro . J . Thomas , P . M ., Preceplor . Doric Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mile end-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Sarjui , Preceptor ,
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Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor . Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victoriaroad , Deptford , at 8 . Royal Standard Lodge of Instruction , Marquess Tavern , Canonbury ; Bro . R . Lee , Preceptor .
SATURDAY , J 3 . General Committee Boys'School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Chap . 975 , Rose of Denmark , Star and Garter , Kew . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , at 7 ; Bro . J . Comi > , Preceptor . Sphinx Lodge of Instruction , Stirling Castle , Crnberwell , at 8 ; Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Prteeptor . Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Unjoa Tavern , Airstreet , at S ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .
Theatrical.
THEATRICAL .
HAYMARKET . —The new comedy-drama ,, "An English Gentleman , " written by Mr . H . J . Byron , continues to increase in popularity , Mr . Sothern —who , we notice with pleasure , has recovered from his severe illness—taking the part of Charles
Chuckles , Esq . The evening ' s entertainment commences with the musical piece " Mischief Making , " and ends with Mr . Matthew ' s farce of "Uncle Foozle . " Bro . T . B . Buckstone , the manager of this fashionable theatre , is rewarded with full houses
every evening . ¦ ST JAMES ' . —The new nautical burlesque by Mr . F . C . Burnard , " Poll and Partner Joe , " is a great success . Mrs . John Wood , as Mar : Maybud , must be seen by all who may wish to lealize her wonderful performance , as her actin / r that
character has produced quite a . furore . < . ' leotl . . T pieces are Planche ' s comedy "Secret Service , " which commences the programme , and the new farce " Rival Romeos , " terminates as successful a list of pieces as has ever been presented to any audience . We noted with gratification that this elegant theatre was filled on the night of our visit .
OLYMPIC . —Mr . Byron ' s new drama of " Daisy Farm" is the great attraction here . As all playgoers are bound to see this successful drama , many months must elapse before it can be withdrawn . STRAND . —This popular theatre is able to rely
upon " Lodgers and Dodgers , " " Neighbours , " and the successful burlesque of " Eurydice , " as the programme suitable fortheirpatrons , and the success attending their judgment proves that no error has been made .
VAUDEVILLE . — Mr . James Albcry ' s popular comedy "Two Roses , " after a long run of prosperity has been withdrawn . Inits placcisa new burlesque from the prolific pen of Mr . H . J . Byron , entitled " The Orange Tree and the Humble Bee , or the Little Princess who was Lost at Sea . " This
burlesque is equal to any of its predecessors produced by Mr . H . J . Byron , and tlie characters are well sustained by Miss Nelly Power as Prince Precious , Miss A . Newton as Princess Ada , Miss Rose Evelyn as Princess Lina , and Misses Lavis and Nelly Walters sustained the other female parts .
Miss Nelly Power gained encores in all her songs . Mr . David James as Tippcrtewitch , and Mr . Thorne as Croqucusitainc , were the leading characters in the parts , and they were ably supported by Mr . C . Fcnton as King Kakonibbs , Mr . L . Fredericks as Bow-wow , and Mr . W . Moore as Carnivorous the
Cruel . One of the noticeable features of the piece was a clog dance by the Misses Newton and Power and Mr . D . James , which the spectators encored again and again . On the fall of the curtain the whole ofthe performers were called to the front . This burlesque is certain to remain on the bills for
a long time to come , as it is a genuine success . It was followed with a farce by F . Hay , Esq ., entitled " Bubble and Squeak , " in which the humour of Mr . D . James as Bubble and Mr . T . Thorne as Squeak kept the audience thoroughl y amused . " A Fearful Fog" now commences the
entertainment . The house was crammed on the night of our visit . From the spirited manner in which all the pieces are placed on the stage , we wish the lessees , Bros . H . J . Montague , D . James , and T . Thorne , every success , as their efforts to please their patrons must ensure a continuance off bumper houses every evening .
CROSBY ' S BALSAMIC COUGH ELIXER . —Opiates Nar-otics , and Sciuills arc too often invoked to give relief in Coughs , Colds , and all Pulmonary diseases . Instead of such fallacious remedies , which yield momentary relief at the expense of cnfceblinf . the digestive organs and thus increasing that debility which lies at the n-ot of the malady , modern science points to Crosby ' s l'alsamic Cough Elixcr . as the true remed y . — Select Testimonial . Dr . Rooke , Scarborough , author of lhe " Anti-Lancet , " says : "I have repeatedl y observed how very rapidly and invariably it subdued cough Pain , and irritation of the chest in cases of pulmonary consumption , and I can , with lhe greatest confidence , recommend it as a most
valuable adjunct _ to an otherwise strengthening treatment for this disease . " — 'I'his medicine , winch is free from opium and squills , not only allays the local irritation , but improves digestion and strengthens the constitution Hence it is used wilh the most signal success in Asthmas , llronchitis , Consumption , Coughs , Influenza , Night Sw ' ? , t . of Consumption , Quinsy , and all affections of the tnroad and cl * i Sold by all rcspsctahle Chemists and Patent Medicine Dc . ili *' ' '" bottles at is . 91 ! ., 4 s . 6 d . and 11 s each , and wholesale byjAf / 'I , ' Citosnv , Chemist , Scarborough . * V' Invalids should read Crosl . * Prize ^ Trcatise 011 " ^ Diseases of the Lungs and Air-Vessels , " a copy of which can be ob'ainetl yratis of any respectable Chemist .- - ( Advt . J