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LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 673 ) . —This chapter met for the despatch of business on the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when there were present : Comps . D . Jackson , Z . ; W . Brackenbury , H . ; George Musker , J .: H . Burrows , P . Z . ; J . Callow , P . Z . ; J . Hecken , P . Z ., Treas . ; VV . May , P . Z . ; C . Marsh , S . E .: G . Godfrey , S . N . ; A . H . Hallivood , T . P . Hugo , S . VV . IT . Halse , H . Coulson , J . H . Stillings , Fred .

Cooper , and R . Whitehead . Visitors : Bros . J . Kcct , 135 G ; and J . C . Robinson , 249 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for four brethren , and in each case they were declared duly elected . Bro . Braddell being in attendance , was admitted , and regularly exalted to the Supreme Degree . Bro . Callow , P . Z ., acted

as P . S . in a very efficient manner . 'This being the night for election of officers , the following were elected for the ensuing yea ? : Bros . Wm . Brackenbury , M . E . Z . ; G . Musker , IT . ; H . Coulson , J . ; G . Godfrey , S . E . ; S . Halse , S . N . ; C . Marsh , P . S . ; and J . Hockin , Treas . After a sum of money had been voted to purchase P . Z . ' 3 jewels for Comps . Jackson and Callow , the chapter was solemnly closed , and the companions partook of refreshment . ¦

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . —Chorlton Chapter ( No . 13 S 7 ) . —This chapter resumed its bi-monthly meetings on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present : Comps . G . Batty , Z . ; Robt . Davies , H . ; IT . Marshall , J . ; J . IT . Sillitoe , P . Z ., P . P . G . 1 st Asst . Soj . East Lancashire ; Joseph Potts , P . Z . ; John West , P . Z . ; Joseph Crompton , S . E . ; Charles Heyivood , P . S . ; David Williams , John Dewhurst , VV . H . Milner , E .

Brundrett , T . Mottershead , C . McBride , T . Sumner , J . J . Lambert , H . Miller , and others . The chapter was opened at seven o'clock by the Three Principals and Past Principals , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . Cardwell and Hall , of the Chorlton Lodge . The report being unanimously in favour of the candidates , they were exalted to the Supreme Degree of a

Royal Arch Mason by Comp . J . H . Sillkoe , P . Z . ; the musical portion of the ceremony being ably rendered by Comps . Miller , Crompton , Mothershead , and Brundrett . At the completion of the ceremony Comp . Lambert was unanimously elected by the companions , and invested as Treasurer , in the place of Comp . Love , who had been compelled to resign that office in consequence of leaving the neighbourhood . A very pleasing incident then followed ,

viz ., the presentation of a very massive 18-carat gold chain and locket to Comp . Sillitoe , P . Z . Comp . W . H . Milner made the presentation in the name of the members of the chapter , and , in doing so , spoke atsome length as to the services rendered by the recipient to Royal Arch Masonry in that district , and more especiall y to the Chorlton Chapter . He then readtheinscription , which was engraven upon the locket , as follows : " Presented to Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z ., by

the companions of the Chorlton Chapter , 13 S 7—October 19 th , 1 SS 1 ; " and expressed the wishes of all present that Comp . Sillitoe might long live to wear the chain and pendant , and remain amongst them to assist them in their working . Comp . Sillitoe acknowledged the kind sentiments expressed by Comp . Milner ; and , in veiy feeling

terms , thanked the members of the chapter for their very handsome present . 1 he chapter was afterwards closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to the festive board , where song , recitation , and speeches were rendered , and fraternal enjoyment reigned until about 10 . 30 , when the companions separated , after spending a pleasant evening .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 223 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st inst ., at J- ' a , Red Lion-square . Among those present were : Bros . James Stevens , P . G . O ., acting W . M ., in the absence of Bro . T . VV . Adams ; IT . J . Lardner , G . S ., S . W , W . M . elect ; T . Butt , J . W . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., acting I . P . M . . D . M . Dewar , P . G . O ., Hon . P . M . ; Pennefather , Secretary ; Van Raalte , M . O . ; Greenwood ,

S . O . ; Goodenough , S . D . ; Appleton , I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M . 211 , 23 S , G . S . B ., & c , was pieseiit as a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed ; Bro . Lardner was installed W . M ., according to ancient form , by Bro . J . Stevens , who appointed Bro . D . M . Dewar , as S . W . ; T . C . Walls , as J . W . ; and T . Poore , as D . C , to assist him in the ceremonial . 'The officers

appointed and invested were as follows : Bros . Butt , S . W . ; Van Raalt , J . W . ; Greenwood , M . O . ; Willis , S . O . ( by depty ); Goodenough , J . O . ; Pennefather , Sec . ; Gilbert , Treas . ( by deputy ); Cohen , R . of M . ( by deputy ); Appleton , S . D . ; Sweeting , J . W . ( by deputy ); Goddard , I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler . The * ballot was then taken on behalf of Bros . W . C . Brasher , and R . F . Brickdale , both of No . 1 G 23 , and , it proving to be unanimous , they were

most ably advanced by the W . M . to the Degree of M . M . M . A vote of thanks having been unanimously passed to Bro . Stevens and Bro . Poore for their services as Installing Officers , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a most elegant banquet waved the n . Upon the removal of the cloth at a very late hour , the usual Mark toasts were given briefly , but pertinently , by

the W . M . "The Health of the Grand Officers" was coupled with the name of Bro . Walls who replied . In giving the toast of "The W . M ., " Bro . Stevens , in terms of well-deserved praise , congratulated the West Smithfield Lodge upon possessing a W . M . who was thoroughly well up in the work . He had that evening given them a taste of his quality by advancing two candidates , and as that was his maiden effort , what the results of his future

performances would be it was impossible to conjecture , but that they would be something far above the average lie ( the speaker ) was prepared to pledge himself . The W . M . having modestly replied , then proposed " 'The Health of the Advancees , " who briefly responded . 'The toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Walls ,

followed . This pledge having been acknowledged , lhe Installing Officers " came next in order , and was most cordially received . Bro ? . Stevens and Poore having replied in wtity terms , "The Health of the Officers '" was given , and drew , in response from Bros . Butt , Van Raalte , Pennefather , and others , exhaustive replies .

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BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . — An emergency meeting of the above lodge , for the purpose of advancing those brethren who had been previously elected , to enable them ( if desirous ) to attend the Prov . Grand Lodge meeting on the next day , was held on the iSth inst . There were present : W . Bros . T . ( . Pulley , P . M ., G . S . D ., W . M . ; VV . T . Clarke , P . G . Steward , & c , S . W . ; Bros . T . Cable , J . W . ; G . Smith , P . M ., as M . O . ;

R . Paige , S . O . ; W . G . Bayhss , Sec , as J . O . ; A . Burrows , R . of M . ; E . Bridges , J . D ., as S . D . ; P . Chargois , as J . D . ; R . Y . B . Powell , I . G . ; and H . H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler . 'The occasion was one most enjoyable , as the lodge had the distinguished honour of having W . Bro . VV . F . Cottrell , P . M . 27 S , D . G . S . W . Gibraltar , in attendance . Bro . Jno . Harrison , P . M . 62 , P . Prov . G . I . of VV ., Hants , was unanimously elected a joining member , and must prove a great

acquisition . Bro . H . W . G . Abell , M . M ., was in attendance , and regularly advanced to the Honourable Degree . Apologies were read from V . W . Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , P . M ., Dep . Prov . G . S . VV . ; Bros . VV . Hudson , P . M . : S . Peters , M . O . ; Geo . Rose Johnson , Chap , ; and others . All business being ended , the brethren adjourriiid to the Unicorn Hotel , where Bro , Paige , in his notorious catering style , provided a sumptuous repast , to which ample justice was done , and a most enjoyable evening spent .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) . —A muster roll of this encampment of the Religious and Military Order of Knights 'Templar was called on the 14 th inst ., at tho Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street . Among those in attendance were : Sir Knights T . C . Walls , E . C ; A . Williams , 1 st Captain ; Dr . Sanders , 2 nd Captain ; F . Driver , Captain of the Lines ; Charles Driver , G . A . D . C of England , Prelate ; D . M . Dewar ,

P . E . C ., P . G . C . G ., Registrar ; VV . Paas , P . E . C ., Almoner ; Glynne , Herald ; Alfred'Tisley , D . C . ; E . Baxter , P . E . C . ; and Rawles , E . The minutes of the previous encampment having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Sir Knight A . Stewart as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . The election of Eminent Commander for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Sir

Knight A . Williams . Sir Knight VV . Paas was re-elected Almoner , and Sir Knight Rawles , Equery . A pleasing feature of the subsequent proceedings was the presentation of a P . E . C . ' s jewel to Sir Knight Baxter , who acknowledged the gift in suitable terms . Previously to the closing of the encampment , upon the motion of Sir Knight Dewar and Sir Knight C . Driver , a jewel was unanimously voted to the out-going E . C . The banquet , which followed , was

exceedingly well served . The customary toasts of the Order having been given from the chair , Sir Knight C . Driver responded for "The Grand Officers " in well-set terms , and directly afterwards gave " The E . G ., " who responded . "The Health of the Past Commanders" followed , and drew in response from Sir Knights Paas , Dewar , and Baxter excellent replies . The

toast of " 'The ICC Elect" gave Sir Knight A . Williams an opportunity of saying a few smart things in connection with his prospective elevation to the chair . " The Officers " was coupled with the names of Sir Knights Sanders , F . Driver , Glynn , and Tisley . In the intervals of the toasts and replies several of the Sir Knights vocally entertained their colleagues .

Amusements.

Amusements .

STRAND THEATRE . —We have made several futile attempts to see " Olivette , " butnot having booked seats in advance have always found the little theatre filled , and have had to go elsewhere . We made another attempt last week , and this time were successful , although the house was quite full . On being told at the door there were but a few vacant seats , we asked to see Bro . Swanborohgh , the acting

manager , who , with his usual courtesy to everyone , and especially , we think , to brethren of the Masonic Fraternity , found us a seat down stairs . Bro . Swanborough seems to be . well known to the frequenters of the Strand Theatre , judging from the way in which he was continually asked for whilst we were in the ante-room , and the many shakes of the hand he received from both ladies and gentlemen .

I his theatre : s essentially a Masonic one , and we trust our brethren will support it , though it requires no efforts of the press to back it up , so popular is the piece and the company . With the exception of M . Marius the whole of the actors are Masons , and most belong to the lodge of which Bro . Swanborough is a P . M . 'The leading daily papers , and many of our weekly contemporaries , have one

and all written nothing but prair . c of " Olivette , " the most fanciful and critical theatre-goer has not been able to pick it to pieces in any way . To our mind it is the good acting , pretty dresses and faces , and singing which arc so attractive , more , perhaps than the plot of the opera . Mrs . Swanborough has , like Bro . Hollingshead , drawn together a good company , and will be sure , so long as she keeps them .

to have a full house . Besides the chief male characters being Freemason : ? , there is another Masonic attraction in the play . The Due des Iffs ( Bro . Ashby ) and his fosterbrother , Coijnclicot ( Bro . Harry Cox ) , plot together against the Countess of Ron si / lion , to ship her off in the man-o ' - war Cormorant until she promises to marry the Duke , her cousin , who is a bankrupt , whilst she is a woman of

property . 1 he plotting takes place in the Countess ' s own drawing-room , and is overheard by Olivette ( Miss Florence St . John ) , who is hid behind a chair , and replies to everything the Duke says . 'The Duke des lffs accuses his foster-brother of interrupting him , and when the latter denies it , search is made for some interloper . Olivette is found , and the Duke being himself fond of her , does not like to hurt her , so tells her that there once , and only once , was

a woman initiated into Fieemasonry . Having overheard the ceremonies she mus' have suffered death had not her father intervened and proposed she should be sworn in . So Olivette having heard their conspiracy they must tell her the whole , and make her " one of them . " She herself , of course , is glad to hear of this , as the Countess has divulged to her her love for Valentin ( Bro . IT . Perry ) , to whom she , Olivette , is betrothed . Olivette ' s father wishes his daughter to marry the Captain de Merimac , to whom , when she is introduced , she turns her back and curtseys ,

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and says , "I ' m not going to marry that nasty old man . " The scene is most ludicrous in which Valentin dresses himself up in the same uniform as Captain de Merrimac , and imitates the walk with a cork leg ; even his own betrothed takes him for the old man . Bro . " Harry Cox , as Coquelicot , is the amusing character , reminding one of one ' s school days , he being a sort of fool that every one bullies and makes a fool of . His acting was again and again applauded

, as also his stock saying , "as if you didn ' t know . " Of Miss Florence St . John one cannot speak too highly . There is such an ease and gracefulness about her manner which strikes every one . Her singing , too , is extremely sweet . Messrs . Deneula ' m and Blake have published for this talented actress several photographs , taken in different positions and costumes , as Olivette . We think our lad y readers will be most taken with her as a bride , in white

satin , veil , and wreath of orange blossoms . We say lady readers , for we know several members of the fair sex who read the Freemason regularly , with as much interest as Freemasons themselves . It may be they hope to find there what they are so anxious to know . But , oh no , in this one thing a man is more than equal to woman . To

our mind , the promenade photographs of Miss St . John are by far the finest ; we do not recollect seeing more perfect photography than these issued by Messrs . ' Deneulain and Blake . We recommend those who see Olivette on the stage to procure for themselves a memento of Olivette for their album .

PRINCESSES . —Bro . Sims has lately fallen on his feet ; everything he seems to touch turns to gold . We lately chronicled his great success at the " Criterion ; " he has also written the " Member for Slocum , " now being played in the provinces . But his pinnacle of fame is reached in " The Lights o' London . " It can hardly be placed amongst the sensational dramas , although it is sensational . But it lacks all the blood and murder once so well received at

a certain theatre which shall be nameless . There is nothing repulsive in " The Lights o' London " to a refined o ' r delicate intellect . It well deserves the name . We have seen every scene in London ourselves which is depicted here , and can endorse its truth . 'The districts where they take place are also faithfully copied by the scenic painters , Messrs . Hall , Spong and Ham . Many of our readers will be acquainted with the third act , " Outside the Borough

Police Station . " We trust none of them are with the inside . Then again Boston-street , Bcrough , on a Saturday night . In the fourth act we have a lovely view of the bridge over the Regent ' s Canal , by the "Zoo ; " by moonlight . Great credit is due to Mr . Hall for his graceful representation . In this piece there is much to admire and learn , and nothing as we think to condemn . We do not just now recollect any piecewhich shows the evil of children

disowning their parents because they are poor . Miss Ormsby , who plays the character of Hetty Prune , is a country lass , and is befooled by the squire ' s nephew , under promise of marriage . When the father presses him to marry the daughter , he gets her to go to London , where he provides for her in great style ; but when her father finds her out in London , and reproves her , she spurns him , on account of his breeding and position , and begs him to go to

America or somewhere , where he can never trouble her aga . n or be known as her father . 'There are many sons and daughters now-a-days to whom this might teach a lesson . Of course , the nephew ,-Clifford Armitage ( Mr . Willard ) , at last comes to a bad end , after he has almost ruined his cousin Harold ( Mr . Barrett ) , but truth ultimately prevails and the rightful owner is restored to the property and position he was expelled from by Clifford Armytage Mr . George Barrett , as farvis , the travelling comedian .

and . Miss Stephens as Mrs . Jarvis , throw much merriment into the drama . Mr . Wilson Barrett and Miss Eastlake ( Bets ) are the principal characters , andnonecould sustain them better than they do . We are informed by friends who have been several times that the Princess' is crowded every night . There is no saying when the piece may be withdrawn . It is as likely to last years as months . Bro . Sims has just had an offer by the Globe Theatre to write a comic opera for that stage , after " Les Cloches de Corneville . "

THE ALHAMBRA . —This theatre will shortly have to close , to make some extensive alterations to the stage , required by the Lord Chamberlain , and also to redecorate and refurnish the theatre . 'The " Bronze Horse , " which has been played over one hundred nights , will then have to be withdrawn , and on the re-opening will be produced a new version of the " Black Crook , " founded on " La Biche au Hois , " a grand spectacular fairy opera , now creating a great sensation at the Porte St . Martin , in Paris , and which

is also to be performed in New York , at Christmas . The " Black Crook " is to be mounted on a scaleof great splendour , and one of its most interesting features will be the introduction of no less than three new grand ballets , in which Madlles . Pertoldi , De Gillert , and Palladino will appear . Amongst the artistes engaged for this new opera arc Misses Constance Loseby , Lizzie Coote , Emelie Petrelli , Rose Berend , Julia Seaman , and Messrs . Harry Paulton , Henry Walsham , Rene Longrots , Louis Kellelter , J . II . Jarvis , and VV . Hargreavcs .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

f The charge is 2 s . Gd . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTH . Fox . —On the iSth inst ., at Old Charlton , Kent , the wife of Mr . G . C . Fox , of a son .

MARRIAGE . KERKV—HAMIH . Y . —On the 23 rd inst ., at St . Matthew's , City-road , London , Richard Ferry , late of Truro , to Anna Eugenic , only daughter of Mr . John Hambly , formerly of Rcdrutli .

DEATHS . BoGGinr . —On the 21 st inst ., at Paragon-street , Hull , Bro . Richard Boggett , P . P . G . S . B . N . & E . Yorks , aged 37 . IRKDAI . K . —At his residence , Portland-square , Carlisle ,

Bro . Jos . Iredale , P . D . P . G . M . Cumberland , aged 7 G . LAIDI . AW . —At Liverpool , Bro . W . Laidlaw , P . P . G . S . B . VV . Lancashire , aged So . LYAI . I .. —At his residence , Cleve Hill , Gloucestershire , BrOt George Lyall , P . P . G . J . D . Surrey , aged G 3 .