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firmed . The ballot was then taken with a favourable result for Comps . A . Clay and J . J . Clay , of the St . John ' s Chapter , No . SO , Sunderland . Both candidates being in attendance , they were regularly exalted to the supreme degree , the acting M . AA "" , Sov . discharging his duties iu a faultless manner . This being the night for the election of the M . AA " . Sov ., Treasurer , and Equerry , the same was proceeded with , when Bro . W . Brignall , jun . 30 ° 1 st Gen . was elected M . AV . Sov . Bro . H . G . Luclwi

, , , g , P . M . AV . Sov ., Treasurer , and Bro . J . S . Trotter , Equerry . Several other matters of importance to the chapter having been considered and disposed of , the same was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned a short time for refreshment , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Theatrical And Musical Notes.

THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES .

The principal event in tlie theatrical world during the past week lias been the opening of the Princess's Theatre under the management of Mr . Benjamin "Webster , who seems in theatrical management to be a decided pluralist . The piece with which he attempts to draw the public is The Willow Copse , himself taking the principal character .

At the Olympic Little E'mly still proves successful . The fact of Mr . Dickens having recently witnessed the performance and expressed his satisfaction at the successful dramatisation of his famed story , will no doubt have the effect of lengthening the " run " of the piece , were such assistance necessary . At the Surrey the old favourite piece of The Flowers

of the Forest has been produced , which gives the public an opportunity of witnessing Madame Celeste in two characters . On Monday next the Royal Italian Opera , Covent Garden , will be opened with a short series of operatic performances . Mdlle . Titiens , Signer Gardoni , and Mr . Santley sustain the principal characters .

Mr . Oreswick has made a successful appearance at the Theatre Royal , Dublin , as Macbeth . Dr . Westland Marston has made considerable progress with a new and orig inal comedy , which will shortly be produced by Mr . Sothern at the Haymarket . Jack and the Beam Stalk , Jack the Giant Killer ; or , the Knights of the Round Table is the name of the forthcoming patomime at the Standard . The Theatre Royal at Manchester has re-opened for

the winter recess newly decorated . A new drama , Grace Holdan ( with Mdlle . Beatrice in the principal part ) , is the attraction . Mr . Frank Vizetelly recently gave the first of a series of readings on the " Campaigning Incidents of his Life , " at the Eyre Arms . Mr . Vizetelly confined himself to the Confederate Army and the Battle of Bredericksburgh .

M . Jules Prevel , one of the theatrical critics of Le Figaro , has written a one-act comedy , called Un Mart qui p leure , which has lately been brought out at the Thfiafcre Franeais with decided success . It is rumoured that tho Victoria Theatre is likely to change hands , Mr . William Holland ( lessee of the Canterbury Hall ) aud Mr . P . Strange ( lessee ofthe Alhambra )

being in negotiation for its purchase . A novelty in ballet is certainly that which we hear of from Russia . A ballet is in preparation in St . Petersburgh , wherein the stage is to represent a pianoforte key-board , on the keys of which Lydia , the heroine of the ballet , is to go through her steps . Madame Parepa-Rosa ' s success in the eastern states of

America is said to surpass all precedent . Her receipts exceed 80 , 000 dols . Wherever she sings , notwithstanding the heat of the summer and the out-of-door-concert season , the theatres are besieged with listeners . The critics say her voice and power are finer than ever . The Christmas pantomime at Astley ' s and the Crystal Palace will be produced under the direction of Mr . E . T . Smith .

Theatrical And Musical Notes.

'Astley ' s opened on Monday with Mr . Clarence Holt and Miss May Holt in the drama of The Free Lanoe , as the principal attraction . CRYSTAL PALACE . —Last Saturday ' s concert began with the overture to Figaro , which was so well received that Mr . Mann was compelled to comply with the request for

an encore . This was followed by the "Agatha" scene from Der Frieschuta , in which Mr . Vernon Rigby sang with his accustomed good taste . These selections were the means of bringing forward Miss Dalmaine , a young lady with a pleasing soprano voice . The debutante seemed rather nervous at first , but gained confidence as she proceeded . Although selecting so difficult a piece

for her first public performance , she proved that her attempt was not in vain , for she was warmly applauded , and we must in justice admit that her success was fairly earned . The principal orchestral performance was Mendelssohn ' s ottet in E flat ; Miss Sofa Nita sang Haydn ' s canzonet of Fidelity ; Herr Paine played Weber ' s concerto in E flat ; Miss Dalmaine sangthe ballad ,

" "Wh y do I weep for thee ? " and Mr . Vernon Rigby the graceful air from Sir Michael Costa ' s cantata , " The Dream . " The programme this day comprises Beethoven ' s First Symphony , Cherubim ' s overture to Medea , the trumpet overture of Mendelssohn , and an adagio and scherzo for orchestra by Herr Aubin Rubenstein . The new theatre erected for English opera at the side of the

great transept has proved very successful . Space is provided for 3 , 000 spectators , and the stage , constructed upon designs by Mr . Fenton , fulfils every requirement as to height , width , and depth , while the provision in the way of dressing-rooms is ample . Mr . Perren and his troupe at present hold possession , and have represented during the week , Balfe ' s Base of Gastille and The Bride of Lammermoor .

Scientific Meetings For The Week.

SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK .

The Royal Geographical Society , Nov , 8 th , at 8 . S 0 p . m ., at the Royal Institute , Albemarle-stroet , Sir Roderick Murchison , Bart ., President , in the chair . The papers to be read are : — 1 . The President ' s opening address ; 2 . Letters from Dr . Livingstone from Lake Bangmeolo ; 3 . Explanation of the new course of the Yellow River , of China , by AV . Elias , Esq . The Geological Society meet at Somerset Houseon Wednesday

, , Nov . 10 th , and tbe Institution of Civil Engineers at 28 , Groat George-street , AVestminster . on the 9 th inst . The Society of Arts will commence their 116 th session on Wednesday , 17 th Nov ., when the opening address will be delivered by Lord Henry G . Lennox , M . P ., Chairman of the Council .

List Of Lodge, Meetings, &C., For Week Ending 13th November, 1869.

LIST OF LODGE , MEETINGS , & c ., FOR WEEK ENDING 13 TH NOVEMBER , 1869 .

( Abbreviations . —F . M . H ., Freemasons' Hall ; M . H ., Masonic Hall ; M . T ., Masonic Temple ; Tav ., Tavern ; Ho ., Hotel ; R . Rooms ; L ., Lodge ; St ., Street ; 8 q ., Square ) . , METEOPOIITAN LODGES AND CHAPTEKS . Monday , Nov . 8 th . LODGES . —Fortitude and Old Cumberland , Ship and Turtle , LeadenhallstRoyal NavalF . M . H . ; ConfidenceAnderton's

-. ; , , Ho ., 'Fleet-st . ; St . Andrew ' s , London Tav ., Bishopsgate-st . ; Peckham , Edinbro' Castle Tav ., Peekham Rye .. CHAPTERS . —Mount Sion , Radley ' s Ho ., Bridge-st ., Blaekfriars ; Panmure , Balham Ho ., Balham , Tuesday , Nov . 9 th . LOOSES . —Old Union , Radley ' s Ho ., Bridge-st ., Blaekfriars ; BurlingtonAlbion TavAldersgate-st . ; UnionLondon Tav .,

, ., , Bishopsgate-st ; St . James's Union , F . M . H . ; Percy , Ship and Turtle Tav ., Leadenhall-st . ; St . Michael , Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-st . ; United Strength , Old Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' sn-ate , Clerkeuwell ; Nine Muses , Clarendon Ho ., Bond-st . ; Wellino-ton , AVhite Swan , Deptford ; Doric , Anderton ' s Ho ., Fleet-st .