Masonic Ode.

MASONIC ODE .

Great Architect of earth or heaven , By time nor space confined , Enlarge our love to comprehend , Our Brethren all mankind . Where ' er we are , whate ' er we do , Thy presence let us own , Thine Eye all-seeing , marks our deeds ,

To Thee all thoughts are known . While nature's works and science ' s laws , We labour to reveal , O . ' be our duty clone to Thee , With fervency and zeal . With Faith our guide , ancl humble Hope , Warm Charity and Love , May all at last be raised to share Thy perfect Bight above .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

MR . GERMAN REED'S "OPERA DI CAMERA " ENTERTAINMENT OF " JESSY LEA . " Often as Mr . Macfarran has delighted the musical world of London , and many as have been his productions ancl triumphs , in nothing he has yet achieved has he so completely charmed the ears of his admirers as in the exquisite pastoral trifle which ,

under the name of " Jessy Lea , " has been re-produced at the Gallery of Illustration , under the auspices ancl direction of Mr . German Reed . Some idea of the attractive power of this pleasing little piece may be understood when we say that , though Tuesday week was a period of rain , dirt , and discomfort , by three o ' clock the

Gallery of Illustration was crowded by a select and fashionable audience , whose delight at the music ancl its execution was so spontaneous ancl enthusiastic , that the applause only terminated with the re-appearance of the artistes to receive the flattering compliment accorded them . Miss R . Henderson made her first appearance here as " Jessy Lea , " ancl sang the music intrusted

to her with much sweetness and natural simplicity . The Gilbert Ashford of Mr . Whiflin was pleasing and clever , but somewhat deficient in force and energy ; though , on the whole , he acquitted himself of a responsible character with much art and ability . Mr . Ralph Wilkinson , as Hugh Tempest , the Sea Captain and rejected lover , showed himself a clever and discriminating artiste , his full , rich voice coming out with

admirable effect in the various pieces in which he takes a part . The great attraction , however—the chief centre of interest—was Miss Poole , who , as the gipsy , Elspeth , sang her several songs and duets with a thrilling pleasantness that afforded the . highest delight to her audience . Never did the rich , clear notes of this gifted singer ring out with more distinctive fulness and beauty

than ou this occasion . Jessy Lea is one of the most complete and fascinating operatic entertainments which we have witnessed for many years , and , as far as costume and scenery are concerned , has been placed before the pnblic with au elegance and finish worthy of the Gallery , the Management , and the distinguished visitors who patronise it .

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A WISE MAXIM . —Be very slow to believe that you are wiser than all others ; it is a fatal but common error . Where one has been saved by a true estimation of another ' s weakness , thousands have been destroyed by a false appreciation of their own strength . AN hour ' s industry will do more to produce cheerfulness , suppress evil humours , and retrieve our affairs , then a month ' s moaning .

Notes Of Music And The Drama.

NOTES OF MUSIC AND THE DRAMA .

On Thursday evening , a " special entertainment was given at the Italian Opera House—the occasion being the visit of General Garibaldi . The programme consisted of the entire opera of "Norma , " and two acts of " Masaniello . " The elaborate revival of "Henry the Fourth , " at Drury Lane Theatre , continues to draw a crowded house . The exciting scene of the Shrewsbury Battle-field calls forth the utmost enthusiasm of the audience .

The Haymarket announces the final nights or Lord Dundreary , as "Our American Cousin , " which will have to be displaced in a few days to permit the production of a new comedy by Mr . T . W . Robertson , in which Mr . Sothern will personate " David Garrick , " the greatest actor of the last century . A Shaksperean play will be represented on Saturday , April 23 rd . Mr . Fechter re-appeared last Saturday in his original

character of Anyelo , in " Bel Demoiiio , " when the profits were presented to the fund for the Sheffield sufferers . Mr . Fechter has not performed since , and will not for some time , as he is now seriously suffering from the wound iu his hand inflicted by his late accident . Mr . George Jordan plays Mr . Feehter's part most admirably .

On Wednesday morning , there was a performance of Sheridan ' s " School for Scandal , " in aid of the funds of the Dramatic College , the cast for which embraced the elite of the London artistes . Mr . Sims Reeves was to have appeared in the comedy , but was prevented by indisposition . The performance took place at Drury Lane .

Miss Herbert has made her re-appearance at the St . James ' as Lady Freelove , in the comedietta of "A Day after the Wedding . "

The young French actress , Mdlle . Stella Collas , who made such a favourable debut at the Princess ' s last summer as Juliet , has returned from her engagement at St . Petersburgh , and will soon appear before the London public in a new Shakesperean character . Mr . P . Corri has announced his annual benefit at Weston ' s

Music Hall , on which occasion powerful assistance will be afforded by the strong attraction arising from the ready co-operation of a numerous band of his brother professionals . Eleven years ago , the late Mr . T . P . Cooke numbered up his principal personations , and this was the result of the calculation to that date : —•

William , iu "Black-Eyed Susan" 785 times Long Tom Coffin 562 „ The "Monster" 365 „ " My Poll and My Partner Joe" 269 „ RodericDhu 250 „ Aubrey ( " Dog of Montargis" ) 250 „

Luke the Labourer 1 S 1 „ Vauderdecken 165 „ Poor Jack 140 „ The Red Rover 120 „

The Week.

THE WEEK .

THE COVHT . —Tbe Queen held her first Court since the lamented death of her husband , on Saturday last , at Buckingbam Palace . The members of the corps diplomatiqtie , with their ladies , were invited , and paid their respects to her Majesty . The Queen was attended by Earl Russell , as Secretary