Obituary.

sons were either Life-Governors or Vice-Presidents of all three Charities . Our deceased brother , who was born in 1821 , was called to the Bar in 1846 , and received silk in 1872 . In 1880 , he was elected M . P . for Worcester City by a majority of nine votes over Bro . J . D . Allcroft , P . G . Treas . In December , 1 S 88 , he was appointed County Court Judge of Circuit No . 12 , and had not long resided withinits limits when death terminated his career .

Bro. Metham's Masonic Orations.

BRO . METHAM'S MASONIC ORATIONS .

The following review has recently appeared in our German contemporary " Die Bauhutte " : — "Masonic Orations by Bro . L . P . Metham , P . G . D ., & c , with an introduction by Bro . W . J . Hughan , edited b y Bro . John Chapman , P . M ., London , 18 S 9 . George Kenning . " Svo , 127 pages .

Bro . Chapman has published , in a superior manner , the valuable orations of the worthy and esteemed Bro . Metham , in the hope that it will extend the interest in Masonic literature , and that the volume will be found to be a guide and pattern for the brethren . The Orations embrace a rather long period of time , and

were given on various important occasions , such as the consecration of new lodges , laying of foundation-stones , installations , Jubilee celebration , etc . They are most concise and polished , but , without inflation , and of the choicest language . The Orator impressively dilates on the great Masonic principles , and warns against

improper initiations and other failings and shortcomings . If we except the promotion of that wild Masonic shoot , the Royal Arch grade , we agree with the worthy editor of these Orations ( Bro . Chapman ) , who states in his preface that it is most appropriate to direct the brethren into the paths of the " Old Landmarks , " and thus

clearly to show them the spirit of true Masonry . From the introduction b y Bro . Hughan ( who has written a history of Masonry in the Provinces of Devon and Cornwall , and so presents a valuable contribution to the special history of the Craft ) , we see that the Orator , Bro . Metham , was initiated in the year 1844 , and during

his years of office was appointed to many positions of honour , and at last to that of Deputy Provincial Grand Master . He has been for 50 years Secretary to the " Royal British Female Orphan Asylum , " to which he has most generously given his valuable services . For this worthy Institution be has

collected £ 50 , 000 ( one million marks ) , and 200 orphans are still able to enjoy the fruits of his labours . Bro . Chapman intends to devote all the profits from the sale of this work to the " Asylum , " so that with the hearty support we hope he will receive , such a noble deed will exemplify the high teachings and lessons of

Freemasonry , and achieve another good deed of practical benevolence . In the earliest Orations , Bro . Metham says that the ritual of the Third Degree shows to the good and upright Mason , that led by Prudence , chastened by Temperance , supported by Fortitude ,

guided b y Justice , and practising Charity—not the Charity of Relief only , and Almsgiving ( important as they are ) , but that " Charity which suffereth long and is kind , " which carries comfort and consolation to everyone who is afflicted or distressed in bodv , in mind ,

or in circumstances . To us all comes the

warninonot to repeat too often the sacred name of God , and the commandment " Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord th y God in vain , " appeals to all German lodge orators as one to take to their hearts . A "Golden Circle , " says the Orator unites us all , from the least to the greatest , and therein

consists the real value of Freemasonry . When a Mason thoroughly carries out his obligations he will do his utmost to relieve those who are afflicted . The character of a true man is seen by his being ready to exercise trust , in not being unkind ; and being anxious to assist all who reasonably require his aid .

The editing of these Orations is a new departure for the guidance of English brethren in directing them at divergent roads and leading them to cultivate a " spiritual life . " We feel it to be a great satisfaction that we have from the commencement been in fraternal communication with this new school of diligent Masons ,

and we desire to encourage them in this good work , not merely for their own pleasure , but for the welfare of the Craft . The book can be ordered from Bro . John Chapman , "The Lawn , " Torquay , England , for five shillings , post free . " Die Bauhutte , " August 17 th , 1889—( Translation ) .

Laying The Foundation Stone Of The New Institute For Glasgow.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW INSTITUTE FOR GLASGOW .

On Saturday afternoon last , the memorial stone of the Camlachie Institute , Glasgow , vvas laid with Masonic honours b y Bro . John Graham , R . W . P . G . M . Glasgow City Province . The Freemasons who took

part in the ceremony marched in procession , according to the usual custom , to the site of the Institute , on the south side of Great Eastern-road . After the usual formalities , Mr . A . S . BRYCE described the manner in which the

scheme for building the institute had been promoted by the Camlachie branch of the Glasgow Foundry Boys ' Religious Society . The project had been generously supported , and in this connection he mentioned the liberality of Mr . Robert Dick , who had contributed ^ 1000 , and of the directors of the Foundry Boysi

Laying The Foundation Stone Of The New Institute For Glasgow.

Society . He then , in the name of the directors of the institute , presented Bro . Graham with a silver trowel , ancl requested him to lay the stone . This having been clone according to ancient Masonic custom , Bro . GRAHAM delivered a short address . He congratulated the inhabitants of Camlachie upon the

prospect of having such an institute speedily completed . Freemasons rejoiced in the erection of any institution tending to promote the mental and social well-being of the community . It was a remarkable fact that the only universal language of the world was the silent language of Masonry—a language which taught that knowledge grounded in accuracy , aided by labour ,

and prompted by perseverance , would overcome all difficulties , raise ignorance from its native darkness , and establish happiness in the paths of life . The estimated cost for the entire structure is ^ 3500 , of which ^ 2200 has been subscribed . It is anticipated that the remaining ^ 1300 will be got by the end of the year , so that operations may be commenced free of debt .

The Girls' School And The Vestry Of St. Mary, Battersea.

THE GIRLS' SCHOOL AND THE VESTRY OF ST . MARY , BATTERSEA .

The action by Lord Leigh ancl others , Trustees of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , against the Vestry of the Parish of St . Mary , Battersea , was again in the Vacation Court paper of Mr . Justice Denman

on Wednesday , to which day it had been adjourned by the consent of the defendants from that clay week . Mr . Wilkinson , who with Mr . Lionel Monckton appeared for the plaintiffs , informed his lordship that his friend , Mr . Chubb , who appeared for the defendants ,

asked that the motion mi ght again stand for a week , the injunction being continued , ancl the defendants to give their affidavits to the plaintiffs on Monday if they could . Mr . Justice Denman acceded to the request , and tbe motion was postponed till next Wednesday .

Re-Opening Of The Prince's Theatre, Manchester.

RE-OPENING OF THE PRINCE'S THEATRE , MANCHESTER .

The Prince ' s Theatre , in this city , after being closed during the summer , re-opened its doors to the public on the gth inst . As is pretty generally known , the reopening signalised the advent of a new head of affairs

at this establishment in the person of Mr . Thomas W . Charles , for the past 12 years managing director of the Nottingham Theatre , and at one period for six years connected with the Grand Theatre , Glasgow . Mr . Charles is thus a manager of considerable experience , ancl it may fairly be prognosticated that in his hands

the conduct of the house will be such as to deserve the favour of thc playgoing public . So far as concerns the character of the pieces to be produced , we understand that the theatre will retain its reputation as a home of the musical drama . It is probable also that very hi gh class revivals of spectacular works will enter

into the scheme of management . These productions will be upon the lines adopted by the late Mr . Charles Calvert during his memorable connection with the Prince ' s in its earliest years . After Mr . Calvert left the Prince ' s , Mr . Charles was associated with him until he returned to Manchester to the Theatre

Royal , so that to the new manager these revivals are no novelty or mere experiment . On separating from Mr . Calvert , Mr . Charles produced " Sardanapalus " at the Duke ' s Theatre , Holborn , ancl ran it for four months , and it is exceedingly likely that this piece will

be the first of those to be treated on a specially grand scale under his present direction . These revivals it is intended shall take place as autumn attractions . Mr . T . Manchester , for a long time Treasurer at the Theatre Royal , has been appointed acting manao-er under Mr . Charles .

While the theatre has been closed its interior has been undergoing a thorough transformation . The former decorations had a richness which , after all , was rather sombre . They have given place to li ght and bri ghtness , the appearance of the interior being in

remarkable contrast with that of past years . All the ornamentation is in the best possible taste , and everywhere the ventilation , so important in crowded buildings , has been secured at the cost of much money and labour .

British Equitable Assurance Company.

BRITISH EQUITABLE ASSURANCE COMPANY .

The annual Report , which was presented at the 34 th annual meeting on the new premises on the 30 th May last , of the British Equitable Assurance Company is beyond question most satisfactory , notwithstanding that the

amount of business done has been somewhat below the average . The position of the company is undoubtedl y sound , close on ^ " 50 , 000 having been added to the Accumulated Fund , which now amounts to upwards of a million ancl a quarter , and is advantageousl y invested —mostly in freehold ground rents , at an average rate of over ^ 4 per cent , interest . This Fund represents

24 :, - per cent , of the total amount of policies in force , or 8 3 . 09 of all net premiums received on such policies , or 8 . 47 years' premiums . During the past year . £ 32 , 000 was invested in ground rents ; ^ ' 13 , 000 in mortgages ; and' ^ i 1 , 000 in loans on policies , making the total so invested £ 56 , 214 . Moreover , the assets are under , rather than over estimated , the ground rents in particular having been well bought , ancl , therefore , for that reason

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as well as from tbe near approach of the reversions they may be expected to realise a far larger sum than was given for them . All this is the more satisfactory because an attack has been made on the manage ' ment on the score of expenditure , which some con sider excessive . However , this attack has had nn

other effect than to evoke expressions of unlimited confidence on the part of the policy holders in the directorate , and especially in Bro . W . S . Gover , the manan-. ing director , who has been connected with the company from its establishment , and is thoroughly competent to carry on its business successfully . The Report was

unanimously adopted by the meeting ; the retiring directors ancl retiring auditor were re-elected , ancl a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman of the company—Mr . F . J . Hartly—who presided on the occasion for his services in the chair . We may add , as showing the determination of the company to keep the expenses within the narrowest possible compass , that

while the expenses of the past 12 months show a re . duction of some £ Soo , a still further and still more considerable reduction has been made since the foregoing Report was presented , and the reduction during the first half of the current year amount , we are iii . formed , to over £ 2000 , ancl would have been still greater but for the unjust attack to which we have referred .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . ARCHER . —On the 15 th inst ., at The Castle , Hadlei gh , Suffolk , the wife of E . W . Archer , of a daughter . THORNTON . —On the igth inst ., at Totland Bay , Isle of Wight , the wife of Captain Vernon Thornton , Royal Artillery , of a daughter .

MARRIAGES . HUDSON—LOVELL . —On Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at St . John ' s Church , Penge , by the Vicar , the Rev . Mr . Smiley , Frank Hudson , jun ., second son of Mr . F . Hudson , of Sevenoaks , Kent , and Ludgatehill , to Annie , third daughter of Mr . William Lovell , of Penge , senior partner in the firm of Lovell and Christmas , West Smithfield .

DEATHS . MCINTYRE . —On the 19 th inst ., at Mirfield , _ rEneas John Mclntyre , Q . C , Judge of County Courts , West Riding , Yorks , deeply mourned . PAGET . —On the 20 th inst ., Mr . R . W . Paget , after a

few hours' illness , of 48 , Aldersgate-street and Pipers Court , White Hart-lane , Tottenham . TOWNEND . —On the 22 nd inst ., Caroline F ., the wife of Mr . J . H . Townend , of Tabley House , Ealing , VV , and Haberdashers' Hall .

Willing's Selected Theatrical Programme.

WILLING'S SELECTED THEATRICAL PROGRAMME .

COVENT GARDEN PROMENADE CONCERTS . Every Evening , at S ; Saturdays , at 7 . 30 . Admission , is . __ HER MAJESTY'S PROMENADE CONCERTS . j Every Evening , at S . Saturdays at 7 . 30 . Admission , is . j ADELPHI THEATRE . \ Every Evening , at S , LONDON DAY UY DAY ; at 7 . 15 , \ FARCE .

STRAND THEATRE . Every Evening , at S . 45 , OUR FLAT J at S , BOYS WILL BE BOYS . COURT THEATRE . Every Evening , atS . 15 , His TOASTJ at 9 , AUNT J .

SAVOY THEATRE . Every Evening , at 8 . 15 , THE YEOMAN OF THE G UARD ; at 7 . 20 , MRS . J ARRAMIE ' S GENIE . - OPERA COMIQUE THEATRE . Every Evening , THE DANCING MASTER ; followed by THE CASTLE OF COMO .

PRINCE OF WALES'S THEATRE . Every Evening , at S . 15 , PAUL J ONES J at 7 . 30 , J SMITH . TERRY'S THEATRE . Every Evening , at S . 30 , SWEET LAVENDER .

LYRIC THEATRE . Every Evening , at S . 30 , DORIS at 7 . 50 , F UNNIBONES > , Fix . GRAND THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , A ROMANTIC A TTACHMENT ; at 8 . 15 , THE WICKED WOULD .

SURREY THEATRE . Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , MY J . \ ROYAL AQUARIUM . f Open 12 ( noon ) j close 11 . 30 p . m . Constant Round 0 Amusement . '•

ALHAMBRA . , Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , Variety Entertainment . Two Grai " Ballets , & c EMPIRE . (| Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , Variety Entertainment , dram Ballet , DIANA , & C .

LONDON PAVILION . ; Every Evening , Grand Variety Entertainment . _ CANTERBURY THEATRE OF VARIETIES . ^ ,-Every Evening , at 7 . 30 , Variety Entertainment , Humoio Sketches , & c MADAME TUSSAUD & SONS' EXHIBITION . Open 10 a . m . till 10 p . m . Portrait Models of *¦?*} . f Present Celebrities . Now added Portrait Model Mrs . Maybrick .

NIAGARA IN LONDON . Open 10 till 10 . Colossal Picture of the Great halls-SPANISH EXHIBITION . Open from 11 to 11 . Admission , is . 1