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Royal Arch.
G . Eilard , J . ; G . Robinson , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Kelletr , P . Z ., S . N . ; J . U . Stanton , P . Z ., 'Treas . ; Butler Wilkins , P . Z ., D . C . ; H . Brown , P . S . ; G . 11 . Percival , 1 st A . S . ; J . ] . Hart , 2 nd A . S . ; and Dean and Kirby , Janitors . 'The M . E . Z . then proposed that Comp . M . A . Bourne , P . Z ., who has left the province , be elected an honorary member of the chapter , in consideration of his long and valued services to Freemasonry in the town and province ,
which was carried with acclamation . Comp . Stanton , then proposed that the sum of twenty guineas be voted from the " chapter funds , and given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the amount banded to the M . E . '/ .., who has been appointed Steward to represent the province at the forthcoming festival . The proposition was duly seconded and carried unanimously . Comp . Atkins returned thanks for the liberal grant which the chapter had just placed to his list , and stated that he trusted the would
amount which he should take up from the province be such as to maintain the position which it had always held with the Masonic Charities . 'The Chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to thc lower hall , where an excellent repast was provided by Mrs . Forth , of the Peacock Hotel . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the companions separated after a most enjoyable meeting .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . I 33 I ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Monday week last when there were present Comps . Major Douglas , P . G . P . S ., M . E . Z . ; Clisham , H . ; . Hall , J . ; Robertson , S . E . ; llitchings , S . N . ; Captain Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S ., as Treas . ; Adnctt , Org . ; Harrison , Weibkin ,
Russell , Taylor , and others . 'The chapter was opened by thc Principals and the companions admitted and the minutes of tbe last convocation read and confirmed . There being no ceremonial business the M . E . Z . said he would take this opportunity of reading the bye-laws of the chapter , after which the / Treasurer would report upon the present financial condition of the
chapter . . . 'The Treasurer , Comp . Captain Croisdale , V . A . P . P . G . P . S ., then announced the state of the funds , showing the chapter to be in a fairly prosperous condition . There had been a slig ht decrease in the number of members which he attributed to the fact of its being a service chapter , with members coming and going from and to all parts of the globe ; be however hoped they would not be
in a hurry to make their chapter numerically strong , it was the duty of every chapter to exercise the utmost circumspection in recruiting and keeping up their numbers . Of course there would be no desire on the part of any of their members to exclude those who possessed thc requisite qualifications founded upon ability and zeal for the Craft , in mind
yet it was desirable they should always bear that each candidate they exalted at once became , as it were , a link in the chain of the whole system , and it was not so much quantity as quality which ensured real strength and stability . After the transaction of other business of a formal nature , the chapter was closed in the usual manner .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BON ACCORD LODGE . —This ancient Mark lodge held its December meeting on the 20 th inst . at Red Lion-square , when there were present Bros . Ralph Gooding , VV . M . ; 1 . VV . Fuller , S . W . ; and D . M . Dewar , Asst . G . Sec , as " J . W . ; and the following P . M . s : Bros . M . Davis ; E . B . Florence ; J . P . Godfrey ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . M . O ., TreasGeorge CooperG . S . D ., Sec . ; and Fredk . Binckes ,
. ; , G . Sec ,- also ' Bros . G . C . D'Albiac , F . A . Manning , VV . M ., Bywater , Webster Glynes , Thos . Vincent , II . L . Francis , Zacharil , and VV . G . Lemon . Visitors : Bros . A . M . Broadley , Past D . G . Master cf the Mediterranean ; I . F . Readc , Prov . G . M . of North Africa ; Rev . A . Hall , Past G . Chap ; VV . A . Barrett , P . M . 224 ; Chas . Belton , W . M .
VV . M . 114 ; W . E . Stewart , 7 ; and Joseph C . Davies , 224 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . H . L . de Montmorency , Spratling , and Wigner were balloted for and approved , and advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . Two other brethren were proposed for advancement at the
next meeting . . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent dinner was served , and a very pleasant evening spent under the presidency of the VV . M .
EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . . 226 ) . —The quarteiiy meetin" -of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , Bro . A . Penfold , l . P . M ., P . G . O . Kent , presiding , in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M ., Bro . H . S . Law . Among the brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent THolleymanS . W . P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; T .
; . , , D . Hayes , ] . 0 ., P . G . J . D . Kent ; VV . Moulds , S . D ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; G . Kenneday , Sec , P . P . G . A . S . Kent ; G . Spinks , M . O ., P . G . S . B . Kent ; T . Ovenden , J . D ., P . G . Stwd . Kent ; J . Bilton , J . D . ; J . Whiteheart , I . G . ; Topplestonc , and C . Jolly , P . G . Org . Kent ( Freemason )
and others . The lodge was opened , but neither of the candidates being present the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Capon's , the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomas-street , where a few pleasant hours were passed in harmony and social converse .
BOLTON . —St . John's Lodge ( T . I . ) —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 II 1 inst ., at the Commercial Hotel . Present : Bros . Wm . Cooper , P . P . G . D ., VV . M . ; John Kenyon , S . W . ; J . B . 'Taylor , J . W . ; lohn Partington , M . O . ; Win . Wadeson , S . O . ; N . Nicholson , J . O . ; Jas . Horrocks , P . M . P . P . G . D . Reg . ; Thos . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,
, , Sec ; VV . Court , Conductor ; H . Tongue , S . D . ; R . H . Phillips , Stwd . ; T . Iligson , 'T yler ; John Alcock , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; John Harwood , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Eckecsluy , Wm . Wood , T . Naylor , T . Forrester , John Priestlev . lames Allen , B . Topp , John Barrett , and Robert
Jones . Visitor : Bro . j . D . Murray , P . M . 15 S , G . Std . Br . The lodge having been opened in due form by the VV . M ., and the ordinary business transacted , the following brethren were balloted for and elected : Bros . Henry Broughton , 'Thomas Nightingale , and Enoch Hird . of 14 G ; and A , Jones , 34 S , and the three latter brethren being in attendance
Mark Masonry.
were advanced to the degree of Mark Master Masons by the VV . M ., who also instructed them in the working tools ot the dcrec and delivered the traditional history . The VV . M . read a letter from R . W . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , senior P . M . of thc lodge and P . G . VV . England , regretting his inability to attend to conduct the installation of the new VV . M ., having caught a severe chill on his recent journey to London to attend Grand Lodge , and informing the VV . M .
that Bro . J . D . Murray , P . M . isSand G . Std . Br . England , had kindly consented to officiate in his stead . Bro . Murray accordingly assumed the chair , and the VV . M . elect having been presented in due focm , was forthwith installed , proclaimed , and saluted , and proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing yearas follows : Bros . John Kenyon , S . W . ; John Partington , J . W . ; Wm . Wadeson , M . O . ; Nathl . ' Nicholson , S . O . ; Wm . Court , J . O . ; J . Horrocks , Reg . ;
T . Morris , Sec . ; Henry tongue , Conductor ; John Barrett , S . D . ; T . Forrester , J . D . ; R . H . Phillips , T . K . ; J . F . Skelton , Org . ; J . Alcock , D . of C . ; and J . Eckersley , Stwd . Bro . G . P . Brockbank was re-elected Treasurer . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Murray for his kindness in coming to Bolton to assist in the business of the evening . " Hearty good wishes" were given from visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 319 ) . —This lodge assembled on Wednesday , the igth inst ., Bro . John Lane , W . M . in the chair . There were also present Bros . R . W . VV . J . Hughan , P . G . W . ; A . T . Blarney , S . W . ; Walter Bradnee , J . VV . ; and a number of visiting brethren , including Bro . Chapman , P . M . 1402 , P . P . G . D . Devon , who was proposed as a joining member . The VV . M . advanced three candidates in a most pleasine manner , the
ritual being exactly rendered , and the officers doing their duties exceedingly well . Although it was only the third meeting o £ the lodge , so thoroughly have Bro . Lane and his officers perfected themselves , that there was not a hitch , and the Degree was done justice to . By desire of the W . M ., an address on Mark Masonry was delivered by Bro . VV . J . Hughan , and on concluding
his short lecture , Bro . Lane proposed him as an honorary member , that the lodge might have a right to Bro . Hughan's services . The S . W . seconded the proposition and it was most heartily agreed to . This lodge attained its majority of twenty one members by the elections on the 19 th , and bids fair to be one of the most prosperous and ably worked lodges in the Province of Devon . The R . W . Bro . Colonel Davy was unable to be present .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory ( No . 130 ) . —The preceptory was opened by Sir Knight R . A . Luck , P . E . P ., in the absence through illness of tbe E . P . Sir Knight Thomas Ness . Very Eminent Sir Knight Charles James Banister , Prov . Prior , and Eminent Sir Knight Col . James Monks , Prov . Sub-Prior were announced by the Captain of the Guard , and were received by the knights under an arch of steel and afterwards saluted .
TheV . E . Prov . Prior congratulated the members of the preceptory on the vast improvement and beautiful appearance of their rooms , the principal lodge room being panelled in wood all round , upon which the names or likenesses of the VV . Ms . of the different lodges are to be placed and at the East end the coat of arms of the Knights Templar . Stalls are also made upon a raised dais in oak and finely upholstered ; the VVest , South , and North
correspond , but not so elaborate , the whole having a beautiful effect . The lighting and ventilation is also perfect . TheV . E . Prov . Prior and his Deputy intend visiting the several preceptories together occasionally , and the present visit was much appreciated by all present . Business completed the sir knights assembled in the dining hall , under the presidency of the acting Preceptor and enjoyed thc hospitality provided in honour of the eminent
visitors . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to in a way known only to Knights Templars . Both visitors expressed their pleasure in being with the sir knights , and hoped to periodically atend the preceptories in the province . A very happy evening was spent , and the sir knights separated , happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
KINGSTON - UPON - HULL . — De-la - Pole Conclave ( No . 132 ) . —A regular meeting of this conclave was held at the Masonic Rooms , Charlotte-street , Hull , on the 2 Sth ult ., under the presidency of the Eminent Sir Knight George VVilson , M . P . S . Amongst other sir knights present there were Eminent Sir Knights Preston and Auddell ; Sir Knights Win . Gillett , A . P . VVilson , Wing , Chessman , Wright , Cooper , Beevers , Highmore ,
and Matthews . After the calling of thc muster roll and confirmation of the minutes of the previous conclave , W . Bro . George L . Shackles , P . M . 1511 , and Bros . W . A . Bennett , S . W ., and J . Chappel , I . G . 1 G 05 , who had been elected at previous conclaves , were duly installed and proclaimed as knights of the Order . A College of Viceroys was subsequently opened and Sir
Knight A . P . Wilson , V . h . elect , was duly installed and inducted into the ollice of Viceroy of the conclave , the ceremony being rendered by E . Sir Knight James Richard Ausdell , P . S ., after which a Senate being called , E . Sir Knight Wm . Gillett , M . P . S . elect , was then enthroned . 'The newly-installed M . P . S . stated that owing to thc lateness of the hour the investiture of the officers would be
deferred until the following meeting , when the addresses to each officer would be delivered by E . Sir Knight A . P . VVilson , the newly-elected Viceroy . 'The conclave was closed in ancient form , after which the companions adjourned to the refectory where a substantial and enjoyable banquet was served and the usual Red Cross toasts given and responded to .
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The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
The Compton Coined ) ' Company are now playing "The Road to Ruin , " at thc Strand , in which Mr . Compton is Charles Goldfinch . Many people like seeing the old boyish plays over and over again . All we can say is never can they have seen this one better played . Mr . Compton's ejaculation , " that ' s your sort , " comes out fresh
and recalls the memories of bye-gone days , but we emphatically say we have never seen this comedy more vivaciously played than now . Miss Virginia Bateman ( Mrs . Compton ) as Sophia Freelove , is bright and produce ? the thorough sympathy of her audience in her rendering of the character , as do the rest of the company .
# # if On Thursday , in last week , that pretty little house , the Royalty , reopened under Mr . Cowpers management with a comedy , or as we prefer to term it a screaming farce in three acts , called " The Three Hats . " 'The piece has been played for some time in the provinces , and this time country has judged rightly the London tastes , for " 'The Three Hats " is an exceedingly amusing - piece , and
from beginning to end keeps its audience in roars of laughter witnout any intermission . We have not seen a more thoroughly mirth provoking play for many a day . We believe under the name of "A False Alarm , " in one act , it was played in London many years ago at a theatre in Holborn . It is adapted from the French " Les Trois Chapeaux . " It is essentially the sort of play one naturally associates with the Criterion Theatre and Mr . Charles Wyndham . To
explain its story would be very difficult , though it may be easy to follow on the stage , but the incidents are so bewildering from continual change that we shall not make any attempt at an explanation . Its name will tell that the fun is made out of the complications which arise by the interchange of hats between three men . Complications and misunderstandings arise out of this awkward state of events , and the skein becomes very interwoven , but is by a
very ingenious contrivance thoroughly elucidated in the last act . To Mr . Owen Dove is owing much of the genuine fun derived from the farce . His make-up if a little overdone—seeing the Royalty is such a small theatre—is very comical ; We think it would hi better , too , whilst lie is alone on the stage if he did not speak quite so much to the front of the house . Bro . Robert Brough , thc original cause of the mischief , is ludicrous in his nervousness of being found
out . Mr . Everard by his acting makes more out of the part than peihaps is necessary to the play , and thereby adds to its interest . The two ladies—Miss Cecil and Miss Hastings —have not much to do ; but Miss Hastings seems to improve daily . The name she has made for herself lately at the Strand in " Silver Guilt " and " Vice Versa " she keeps up , and has now developed into a clever actress . " Deceivers Ever . " Mr . Salaman ' s farce , precedes the play we have just noticed . It is well worth getting in lime for ; it is original , amusing , and well acted .
* * Thc Allianibra did not change its p iece at Christmas , nor has it any need to do so . The new spectacular opera , "The Golden Ring , " has started on a career which must be a lasting and brilliant success . A glance round the house gives one the idea that the stage has been made larger and the auditorium smaller . There is now plenty of room for the displays for which the
Alhambra is so celebrated . The ballets have room to be seen to perfection . The acoustic properties of the house are excellent , though it was predicted by some that a building composed almost entirely of metal would be bad for music , but the iron does not seem to give off any vibration of sound . M . Jules Riviere is now the bandmaster , Mr . Bertrand the ballet-master , and Bro . Holland the indefatigable manager as before . Bro . Sims and Mr . Fred . Clay ,
the joint authors of " The Golden Ring , " seem to have worked together to please the ear more through the medium of music than singing , and the eye by spectacular display . The dialogue is short and nowhere tedious . They have clearly demonstrated that which we have always strived for , that we in England shall not be dependent on foreign nations for our theatrical amusements , and that we have amongst ourselves composers and authors quite as
intelligent and original as there are on the Continent . Among the many pretty songs are the duet between Florian and the Princess , the address of the White Queen to her nymphs , Miss Beaumont ' s " Naiads and Nymphs , " the ballad of the Princess ( Miss Marion Hood ) , and the effective , unaccompanied chorus of fishermen and women of the nations in the scene at the Fisheries Exhibition . But side by side with the singers—Miss Constance Loseby ,
Miss Adelaide Newton , Bro . J . G . Taylor , M . Gaillard , Mr . F . Mervin , and Mr . Aynsley Cook—we must not forget to mention that branch of the entertainment which was once almost confined to the Alhambra—we mean the ballet , wherein Mdlle . Pertoldi and Mdlle . de la Bruyere are the chief dancers . At the close of the second act we have a storm and sunshine ballet , which are specially beautiful , and the dresses are throughout remarkable for their
handsomeness and good taste . Bro . J . G . Taylor contributes the chief fun in the piece , especially when he disports himself as a " Masher" at the Fisheries . Miss Sallie Turner , who plays the Queen , gets many opportunities for her droll remarks . M . Gaillard ' s speech is so strongly marked with the French accent that he can scarcely be understood . Why cannot an Englishman be found for the part ? Miss Marion Hood has wonderfully improved since her last appearance
in London two years since . Miss Loseby sings with all her old vigour , and the rest of the company , Mr . Mervin , Mr . Cook , Miss Hamilton , and Mr . Honey , though having little chance to display their ability , give every satisfaction . The new theatre is built as lire-proof as it can possibly be , and though much like the old building , one is struck , on
entering it , with its bright appearance , which is attributed to its being built of iron to render it incombustible , as was said on the opening night in the address : — " For we are fire-proof from the roof to floor , Stage , orchestra , seats , walls , e ' en to each door . All that we wish for now to get on ( ire , Are your warm hearts , whose praise may ne ' er expire . "
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Royal Arch.
G . Eilard , J . ; G . Robinson , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Kelletr , P . Z ., S . N . ; J . U . Stanton , P . Z ., 'Treas . ; Butler Wilkins , P . Z ., D . C . ; H . Brown , P . S . ; G . 11 . Percival , 1 st A . S . ; J . ] . Hart , 2 nd A . S . ; and Dean and Kirby , Janitors . 'The M . E . Z . then proposed that Comp . M . A . Bourne , P . Z ., who has left the province , be elected an honorary member of the chapter , in consideration of his long and valued services to Freemasonry in the town and province ,
which was carried with acclamation . Comp . Stanton , then proposed that the sum of twenty guineas be voted from the " chapter funds , and given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the amount banded to the M . E . '/ .., who has been appointed Steward to represent the province at the forthcoming festival . The proposition was duly seconded and carried unanimously . Comp . Atkins returned thanks for the liberal grant which the chapter had just placed to his list , and stated that he trusted the would
amount which he should take up from the province be such as to maintain the position which it had always held with the Masonic Charities . 'The Chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to thc lower hall , where an excellent repast was provided by Mrs . Forth , of the Peacock Hotel . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the companions separated after a most enjoyable meeting .
ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . I 33 I ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Monday week last when there were present Comps . Major Douglas , P . G . P . S ., M . E . Z . ; Clisham , H . ; . Hall , J . ; Robertson , S . E . ; llitchings , S . N . ; Captain Croisdale , P . P . G . P . S ., as Treas . ; Adnctt , Org . ; Harrison , Weibkin ,
Russell , Taylor , and others . 'The chapter was opened by thc Principals and the companions admitted and the minutes of tbe last convocation read and confirmed . There being no ceremonial business the M . E . Z . said he would take this opportunity of reading the bye-laws of the chapter , after which the / Treasurer would report upon the present financial condition of the
chapter . . . 'The Treasurer , Comp . Captain Croisdale , V . A . P . P . G . P . S ., then announced the state of the funds , showing the chapter to be in a fairly prosperous condition . There had been a slig ht decrease in the number of members which he attributed to the fact of its being a service chapter , with members coming and going from and to all parts of the globe ; be however hoped they would not be
in a hurry to make their chapter numerically strong , it was the duty of every chapter to exercise the utmost circumspection in recruiting and keeping up their numbers . Of course there would be no desire on the part of any of their members to exclude those who possessed thc requisite qualifications founded upon ability and zeal for the Craft , in mind
yet it was desirable they should always bear that each candidate they exalted at once became , as it were , a link in the chain of the whole system , and it was not so much quantity as quality which ensured real strength and stability . After the transaction of other business of a formal nature , the chapter was closed in the usual manner .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
BON ACCORD LODGE . —This ancient Mark lodge held its December meeting on the 20 th inst . at Red Lion-square , when there were present Bros . Ralph Gooding , VV . M . ; 1 . VV . Fuller , S . W . ; and D . M . Dewar , Asst . G . Sec , as " J . W . ; and the following P . M . s : Bros . M . Davis ; E . B . Florence ; J . P . Godfrey ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . M . O ., TreasGeorge CooperG . S . D ., Sec . ; and Fredk . Binckes ,
. ; , G . Sec ,- also ' Bros . G . C . D'Albiac , F . A . Manning , VV . M ., Bywater , Webster Glynes , Thos . Vincent , II . L . Francis , Zacharil , and VV . G . Lemon . Visitors : Bros . A . M . Broadley , Past D . G . Master cf the Mediterranean ; I . F . Readc , Prov . G . M . of North Africa ; Rev . A . Hall , Past G . Chap ; VV . A . Barrett , P . M . 224 ; Chas . Belton , W . M .
VV . M . 114 ; W . E . Stewart , 7 ; and Joseph C . Davies , 224 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bros . H . L . de Montmorency , Spratling , and Wigner were balloted for and approved , and advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . Two other brethren were proposed for advancement at the
next meeting . . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent dinner was served , and a very pleasant evening spent under the presidency of the VV . M .
EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . . 226 ) . —The quarteiiy meetin" -of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Woolwich , Bro . A . Penfold , l . P . M ., P . G . O . Kent , presiding , in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M ., Bro . H . S . Law . Among the brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent THolleymanS . W . P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; T .
; . , , D . Hayes , ] . 0 ., P . G . J . D . Kent ; VV . Moulds , S . D ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; G . Kenneday , Sec , P . P . G . A . S . Kent ; G . Spinks , M . O ., P . G . S . B . Kent ; T . Ovenden , J . D ., P . G . Stwd . Kent ; J . Bilton , J . D . ; J . Whiteheart , I . G . ; Topplestonc , and C . Jolly , P . G . Org . Kent ( Freemason )
and others . The lodge was opened , but neither of the candidates being present the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Capon's , the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomas-street , where a few pleasant hours were passed in harmony and social converse .
BOLTON . —St . John's Lodge ( T . I . ) —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 II 1 inst ., at the Commercial Hotel . Present : Bros . Wm . Cooper , P . P . G . D ., VV . M . ; John Kenyon , S . W . ; J . B . 'Taylor , J . W . ; lohn Partington , M . O . ; Win . Wadeson , S . O . ; N . Nicholson , J . O . ; Jas . Horrocks , P . M . P . P . G . D . Reg . ; Thos . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,
, , Sec ; VV . Court , Conductor ; H . Tongue , S . D . ; R . H . Phillips , Stwd . ; T . Iligson , 'T yler ; John Alcock , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; John Harwood , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . Eckecsluy , Wm . Wood , T . Naylor , T . Forrester , John Priestlev . lames Allen , B . Topp , John Barrett , and Robert
Jones . Visitor : Bro . j . D . Murray , P . M . 15 S , G . Std . Br . The lodge having been opened in due form by the VV . M ., and the ordinary business transacted , the following brethren were balloted for and elected : Bros . Henry Broughton , 'Thomas Nightingale , and Enoch Hird . of 14 G ; and A , Jones , 34 S , and the three latter brethren being in attendance
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were advanced to the degree of Mark Master Masons by the VV . M ., who also instructed them in the working tools ot the dcrec and delivered the traditional history . The VV . M . read a letter from R . W . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , senior P . M . of thc lodge and P . G . VV . England , regretting his inability to attend to conduct the installation of the new VV . M ., having caught a severe chill on his recent journey to London to attend Grand Lodge , and informing the VV . M .
that Bro . J . D . Murray , P . M . isSand G . Std . Br . England , had kindly consented to officiate in his stead . Bro . Murray accordingly assumed the chair , and the VV . M . elect having been presented in due focm , was forthwith installed , proclaimed , and saluted , and proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing yearas follows : Bros . John Kenyon , S . W . ; John Partington , J . W . ; Wm . Wadeson , M . O . ; Nathl . ' Nicholson , S . O . ; Wm . Court , J . O . ; J . Horrocks , Reg . ;
T . Morris , Sec . ; Henry tongue , Conductor ; John Barrett , S . D . ; T . Forrester , J . D . ; R . H . Phillips , T . K . ; J . F . Skelton , Org . ; J . Alcock , D . of C . ; and J . Eckersley , Stwd . Bro . G . P . Brockbank was re-elected Treasurer . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Murray for his kindness in coming to Bolton to assist in the business of the evening . " Hearty good wishes" were given from visitors , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 319 ) . —This lodge assembled on Wednesday , the igth inst ., Bro . John Lane , W . M . in the chair . There were also present Bros . R . W . VV . J . Hughan , P . G . W . ; A . T . Blarney , S . W . ; Walter Bradnee , J . VV . ; and a number of visiting brethren , including Bro . Chapman , P . M . 1402 , P . P . G . D . Devon , who was proposed as a joining member . The VV . M . advanced three candidates in a most pleasine manner , the
ritual being exactly rendered , and the officers doing their duties exceedingly well . Although it was only the third meeting o £ the lodge , so thoroughly have Bro . Lane and his officers perfected themselves , that there was not a hitch , and the Degree was done justice to . By desire of the W . M ., an address on Mark Masonry was delivered by Bro . VV . J . Hughan , and on concluding
his short lecture , Bro . Lane proposed him as an honorary member , that the lodge might have a right to Bro . Hughan's services . The S . W . seconded the proposition and it was most heartily agreed to . This lodge attained its majority of twenty one members by the elections on the 19 th , and bids fair to be one of the most prosperous and ably worked lodges in the Province of Devon . The R . W . Bro . Colonel Davy was unable to be present .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory ( No . 130 ) . —The preceptory was opened by Sir Knight R . A . Luck , P . E . P ., in the absence through illness of tbe E . P . Sir Knight Thomas Ness . Very Eminent Sir Knight Charles James Banister , Prov . Prior , and Eminent Sir Knight Col . James Monks , Prov . Sub-Prior were announced by the Captain of the Guard , and were received by the knights under an arch of steel and afterwards saluted .
TheV . E . Prov . Prior congratulated the members of the preceptory on the vast improvement and beautiful appearance of their rooms , the principal lodge room being panelled in wood all round , upon which the names or likenesses of the VV . Ms . of the different lodges are to be placed and at the East end the coat of arms of the Knights Templar . Stalls are also made upon a raised dais in oak and finely upholstered ; the VVest , South , and North
correspond , but not so elaborate , the whole having a beautiful effect . The lighting and ventilation is also perfect . TheV . E . Prov . Prior and his Deputy intend visiting the several preceptories together occasionally , and the present visit was much appreciated by all present . Business completed the sir knights assembled in the dining hall , under the presidency of the acting Preceptor and enjoyed thc hospitality provided in honour of the eminent
visitors . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to in a way known only to Knights Templars . Both visitors expressed their pleasure in being with the sir knights , and hoped to periodically atend the preceptories in the province . A very happy evening was spent , and the sir knights separated , happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
KINGSTON - UPON - HULL . — De-la - Pole Conclave ( No . 132 ) . —A regular meeting of this conclave was held at the Masonic Rooms , Charlotte-street , Hull , on the 2 Sth ult ., under the presidency of the Eminent Sir Knight George VVilson , M . P . S . Amongst other sir knights present there were Eminent Sir Knights Preston and Auddell ; Sir Knights Win . Gillett , A . P . VVilson , Wing , Chessman , Wright , Cooper , Beevers , Highmore ,
and Matthews . After the calling of thc muster roll and confirmation of the minutes of the previous conclave , W . Bro . George L . Shackles , P . M . 1511 , and Bros . W . A . Bennett , S . W ., and J . Chappel , I . G . 1 G 05 , who had been elected at previous conclaves , were duly installed and proclaimed as knights of the Order . A College of Viceroys was subsequently opened and Sir
Knight A . P . Wilson , V . h . elect , was duly installed and inducted into the ollice of Viceroy of the conclave , the ceremony being rendered by E . Sir Knight James Richard Ausdell , P . S ., after which a Senate being called , E . Sir Knight Wm . Gillett , M . P . S . elect , was then enthroned . 'The newly-installed M . P . S . stated that owing to thc lateness of the hour the investiture of the officers would be
deferred until the following meeting , when the addresses to each officer would be delivered by E . Sir Knight A . P . VVilson , the newly-elected Viceroy . 'The conclave was closed in ancient form , after which the companions adjourned to the refectory where a substantial and enjoyable banquet was served and the usual Red Cross toasts given and responded to .
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The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
The Compton Coined ) ' Company are now playing "The Road to Ruin , " at thc Strand , in which Mr . Compton is Charles Goldfinch . Many people like seeing the old boyish plays over and over again . All we can say is never can they have seen this one better played . Mr . Compton's ejaculation , " that ' s your sort , " comes out fresh
and recalls the memories of bye-gone days , but we emphatically say we have never seen this comedy more vivaciously played than now . Miss Virginia Bateman ( Mrs . Compton ) as Sophia Freelove , is bright and produce ? the thorough sympathy of her audience in her rendering of the character , as do the rest of the company .
# # if On Thursday , in last week , that pretty little house , the Royalty , reopened under Mr . Cowpers management with a comedy , or as we prefer to term it a screaming farce in three acts , called " The Three Hats . " 'The piece has been played for some time in the provinces , and this time country has judged rightly the London tastes , for " 'The Three Hats " is an exceedingly amusing - piece , and
from beginning to end keeps its audience in roars of laughter witnout any intermission . We have not seen a more thoroughly mirth provoking play for many a day . We believe under the name of "A False Alarm , " in one act , it was played in London many years ago at a theatre in Holborn . It is adapted from the French " Les Trois Chapeaux . " It is essentially the sort of play one naturally associates with the Criterion Theatre and Mr . Charles Wyndham . To
explain its story would be very difficult , though it may be easy to follow on the stage , but the incidents are so bewildering from continual change that we shall not make any attempt at an explanation . Its name will tell that the fun is made out of the complications which arise by the interchange of hats between three men . Complications and misunderstandings arise out of this awkward state of events , and the skein becomes very interwoven , but is by a
very ingenious contrivance thoroughly elucidated in the last act . To Mr . Owen Dove is owing much of the genuine fun derived from the farce . His make-up if a little overdone—seeing the Royalty is such a small theatre—is very comical ; We think it would hi better , too , whilst lie is alone on the stage if he did not speak quite so much to the front of the house . Bro . Robert Brough , thc original cause of the mischief , is ludicrous in his nervousness of being found
out . Mr . Everard by his acting makes more out of the part than peihaps is necessary to the play , and thereby adds to its interest . The two ladies—Miss Cecil and Miss Hastings —have not much to do ; but Miss Hastings seems to improve daily . The name she has made for herself lately at the Strand in " Silver Guilt " and " Vice Versa " she keeps up , and has now developed into a clever actress . " Deceivers Ever . " Mr . Salaman ' s farce , precedes the play we have just noticed . It is well worth getting in lime for ; it is original , amusing , and well acted .
* * Thc Allianibra did not change its p iece at Christmas , nor has it any need to do so . The new spectacular opera , "The Golden Ring , " has started on a career which must be a lasting and brilliant success . A glance round the house gives one the idea that the stage has been made larger and the auditorium smaller . There is now plenty of room for the displays for which the
Alhambra is so celebrated . The ballets have room to be seen to perfection . The acoustic properties of the house are excellent , though it was predicted by some that a building composed almost entirely of metal would be bad for music , but the iron does not seem to give off any vibration of sound . M . Jules Riviere is now the bandmaster , Mr . Bertrand the ballet-master , and Bro . Holland the indefatigable manager as before . Bro . Sims and Mr . Fred . Clay ,
the joint authors of " The Golden Ring , " seem to have worked together to please the ear more through the medium of music than singing , and the eye by spectacular display . The dialogue is short and nowhere tedious . They have clearly demonstrated that which we have always strived for , that we in England shall not be dependent on foreign nations for our theatrical amusements , and that we have amongst ourselves composers and authors quite as
intelligent and original as there are on the Continent . Among the many pretty songs are the duet between Florian and the Princess , the address of the White Queen to her nymphs , Miss Beaumont ' s " Naiads and Nymphs , " the ballad of the Princess ( Miss Marion Hood ) , and the effective , unaccompanied chorus of fishermen and women of the nations in the scene at the Fisheries Exhibition . But side by side with the singers—Miss Constance Loseby ,
Miss Adelaide Newton , Bro . J . G . Taylor , M . Gaillard , Mr . F . Mervin , and Mr . Aynsley Cook—we must not forget to mention that branch of the entertainment which was once almost confined to the Alhambra—we mean the ballet , wherein Mdlle . Pertoldi and Mdlle . de la Bruyere are the chief dancers . At the close of the second act we have a storm and sunshine ballet , which are specially beautiful , and the dresses are throughout remarkable for their
handsomeness and good taste . Bro . J . G . Taylor contributes the chief fun in the piece , especially when he disports himself as a " Masher" at the Fisheries . Miss Sallie Turner , who plays the Queen , gets many opportunities for her droll remarks . M . Gaillard ' s speech is so strongly marked with the French accent that he can scarcely be understood . Why cannot an Englishman be found for the part ? Miss Marion Hood has wonderfully improved since her last appearance
in London two years since . Miss Loseby sings with all her old vigour , and the rest of the company , Mr . Mervin , Mr . Cook , Miss Hamilton , and Mr . Honey , though having little chance to display their ability , give every satisfaction . The new theatre is built as lire-proof as it can possibly be , and though much like the old building , one is struck , on
entering it , with its bright appearance , which is attributed to its being built of iron to render it incombustible , as was said on the opening night in the address : — " For we are fire-proof from the roof to floor , Stage , orchestra , seats , walls , e ' en to each door . All that we wish for now to get on ( ire , Are your warm hearts , whose praise may ne ' er expire . "