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The Week
the bulk of the " orators j oin in the cry because they hope to gain popularity by doing so , or are afraid to be left behind in the general scranable ; r ~~~ Tliree distinguished men have died [ this week ; Dr . Giflard , formerly editor of the Standard ; Dr . Peacock , dean of Ely , a man :. M p f great learning and genius ; and ^ Blakemore , M . P ., a worthy English gentleman , and sbn ^ fttieritial member of the Tory party . — - —Sir E . B . Lytton was yesterday re-elected ^ to the Lord Rectorship of Glasgow University .
3 PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS . At Drury Lane the only novelty has been the production of Auber ' s delightful opera' " ¦ Les Diamans de la . Couronne , " in its English dress as the " Crown Diamonds . " The management , not content with the sparkling music of the composer himself have introduced various airs from other sources . This we cannot but consider questionable taste ; the exquisite singing of Rode ' s variations in the last act by Miss Louisa . Pyne , however ^ almost reconciled us to the inter ^
every other respect the opera was as near perfection as possible . —The Haymarket audiences have been kept in constant naerrirnent by Mr . Charles Mathews ' s new character of Jacques Molmet , in the farce entitled " The Tale of a Coat / ' the latest production of Messrs . Brqugh and Franck , which is exceedingly droll and deservedly successful .- ^ - ^ The representations to a close ^; " King John * ' continues its attractions . A fbrthcomiiig novelty is announced ; the revival of " Much Ado about Nothing . ,, -- ~—At the Olympic the
" Bed "Vial" has been withdrawn from the bills . Morton ' s laughahle force ,, A Thumping Legaey , ' provides a most droll part for Mr . Rohson , who is as great as ever ih the character of the deaf man in {< Boots at the Swani" A new seriocomic drama is underlined .- -M . Jullien continues his triumphant career at the Lyceum . Crowded audiences every evening ; evince their appreciation of magnificent music admirably performed . The " Mons" announces hisannual hal masque as the wind-up of the season .- — -A most extensive theatre has been constructed on the site of the old Britannia Saloon . The new building is capable of holding over
3000 people ; it is extremely elegant , and perhaps more solid in its construction than any house in London . Mr . Lane , the proprietor , displays great spirit in the manner in which dramas are produced at his theatre ; the scenery and dresses are really superb . The prices of admission we need hardly say are upon a low scale to suit the requirements of the neighbourhood ; and the greatest latitude is allowed for the comfort of the audience , who indulge in their otmm cum dig % itaU and rum and water in the boxes , while short pipes and joviality pervade the atmosphere of the pit .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . Tasmania . — -We have received , by tho European , some letters and papers relative tp the dispute between the Prov . G . M . of Tasmania , ( Bro . Ewing ) , and Lodge No . 781 , which " shall receive early attention . In the mean time we anxiously await a promised communication from the Editor of the Cornwall ( Launceston ) Chronicle , giving to the Editor of the Freemasons Magazine ( t the particulars of recent Masonic proceedings in the Colony properly authenticated . "
" A Young Warden . " — The Warden must serve his full twelve months before he is eligible to go into the chair . If he has only served eleven moMh » ho should be re-appointed , unless there be good ^ cause against it . If a- W . M . has introduced a person into the Lodge in a jfalse name , and allows him to sign the book in that name , the Brethren should bring the matter before the Board of General Purposes . The officers of a Lodge may be appointed and invested before the installation of the W . M ., as illnesB mi ght prevent his coming up at the proper time , . ...
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The Week
the bulk of the " orators j oin in the cry because they hope to gain popularity by doing so , or are afraid to be left behind in the general scranable ; r ~~~ Tliree distinguished men have died [ this week ; Dr . Giflard , formerly editor of the Standard ; Dr . Peacock , dean of Ely , a man :. M p f great learning and genius ; and ^ Blakemore , M . P ., a worthy English gentleman , and sbn ^ fttieritial member of the Tory party . — - —Sir E . B . Lytton was yesterday re-elected ^ to the Lord Rectorship of Glasgow University .
3 PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS . At Drury Lane the only novelty has been the production of Auber ' s delightful opera' " ¦ Les Diamans de la . Couronne , " in its English dress as the " Crown Diamonds . " The management , not content with the sparkling music of the composer himself have introduced various airs from other sources . This we cannot but consider questionable taste ; the exquisite singing of Rode ' s variations in the last act by Miss Louisa . Pyne , however ^ almost reconciled us to the inter ^
every other respect the opera was as near perfection as possible . —The Haymarket audiences have been kept in constant naerrirnent by Mr . Charles Mathews ' s new character of Jacques Molmet , in the farce entitled " The Tale of a Coat / ' the latest production of Messrs . Brqugh and Franck , which is exceedingly droll and deservedly successful .- ^ - ^ The representations to a close ^; " King John * ' continues its attractions . A fbrthcomiiig novelty is announced ; the revival of " Much Ado about Nothing . ,, -- ~—At the Olympic the
" Bed "Vial" has been withdrawn from the bills . Morton ' s laughahle force ,, A Thumping Legaey , ' provides a most droll part for Mr . Rohson , who is as great as ever ih the character of the deaf man in {< Boots at the Swani" A new seriocomic drama is underlined .- -M . Jullien continues his triumphant career at the Lyceum . Crowded audiences every evening ; evince their appreciation of magnificent music admirably performed . The " Mons" announces hisannual hal masque as the wind-up of the season .- — -A most extensive theatre has been constructed on the site of the old Britannia Saloon . The new building is capable of holding over
3000 people ; it is extremely elegant , and perhaps more solid in its construction than any house in London . Mr . Lane , the proprietor , displays great spirit in the manner in which dramas are produced at his theatre ; the scenery and dresses are really superb . The prices of admission we need hardly say are upon a low scale to suit the requirements of the neighbourhood ; and the greatest latitude is allowed for the comfort of the audience , who indulge in their otmm cum dig % itaU and rum and water in the boxes , while short pipes and joviality pervade the atmosphere of the pit .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . Tasmania . — -We have received , by tho European , some letters and papers relative tp the dispute between the Prov . G . M . of Tasmania , ( Bro . Ewing ) , and Lodge No . 781 , which " shall receive early attention . In the mean time we anxiously await a promised communication from the Editor of the Cornwall ( Launceston ) Chronicle , giving to the Editor of the Freemasons Magazine ( t the particulars of recent Masonic proceedings in the Colony properly authenticated . "
" A Young Warden . " — The Warden must serve his full twelve months before he is eligible to go into the chair . If he has only served eleven moMh » ho should be re-appointed , unless there be good ^ cause against it . If a- W . M . has introduced a person into the Lodge in a jfalse name , and allows him to sign the book in that name , the Brethren should bring the matter before the Board of General Purposes . The officers of a Lodge may be appointed and invested before the installation of the W . M ., as illnesB mi ght prevent his coming up at the proper time , . ...