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Prov. G.L. Of Norths And Hunts.
W . Pentelow 1 st Standard Bearet P . Parker 2 nd Standard Bearer A . E . Margetts Pursuivant T . H . Vials Organist Wilkinson " ") Purvei i
wTgtl H teward » Whitney j Packwood J R . Ayres Tyler Each of theso Officers was invested by tho Grand Mastor with the insignia of office . The balance-sheet of the
Masonio Benevolent and G . Lodge Fund of the Province was preseuted and adopted . Bros . G . Ellard and F . G . Bueklo were elected as Stewards to watch the interest of tho Province with respect to the Charities . Other matters appertaining to G . Lodge business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed with the usual ceremony .
At half past four o'clock the brethren , to the number of 106 , sat down to a banquet , at the Hind Hotel , the ohair being taken by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , D . L ., who was supported by Brother Butler Wilkins Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and tha newly-investod Officers . At
the conclusion of the bauquet the Provincial Grand Master gave the toast of the Queen and the Craft , whioh was followed by that of the M . W . the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G . The Provincial Grand Master said they owed their allegiance to their Grand Master , who he hoped might long live to reign over the Craft .
Since the Prinoe of Wales had occupied the position he did in the Order it had greatly advanoed , and he hoped it would still further advance in the future . Tho toast was heartily drunk . The M . W . the Pro Grand Master of England , the Deputy Grand Mastor , and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , was also submitted
from the chair . Both the Earl of Lathom and Earl Mount Edgcumbe were congratulated by the Provincial Grand Master upon their promotion and upon the excellent manner in whioh they filled the duties of their respective offices . Bro . F . G . Buckle gave the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Earl of
Euston , D . L . He spoke highly of the manner in whioh his Lordship fulfilled his office , and said the Province nnder his guidance was in a better condition and position than it had ever been in his recollection . There was a ring about that gathering whioh reminded him of olden times . He congratulated the Provincial Grand Master on
his restoration to health , and also upon the position to which he had brought the Province , whioh he said could not but be a source of satisfaction to himself and to all connected with the Craft . The toast was most enthusiastically received . The Provincial Grand Master , in reply , thanked the brethren for the manner in which they had
received the toast , and then prooeoded to remark that as the years rolled on so they seemed to roll on in numbers . They had increased two Lodges during the last few years , which was a most satisfactory thing , and ho hoped now that he was restored to health he should be more able to visit tho different Lodges in tho Province and lenil
what aid and assistance he could to further their interests . His Lordship then proceeded to propose the toast of the M . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Butler Wilkins Past Grand Standard Bearer . He said Bro . Wilkins was one who had worked hard for tho Province for many years and had kept it together . He had had
duties thrust upon him of a most difficult character , but had carried them out well , and had given his whole heart to tho success of the Craft in the Province . His Lordship said Brother Butler Wilkins had helped him greatly in the discharge of his duties , and he hoped he might live long to assist in the work of the Province , and himself
in particular . The toast was accorded a most hearty reception . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in reply , spoke of his appreciation of tho manner in whioh the toast had been received , and then passed on to allude to the work of the Province . Many Masons , he said , did not carry their ideas beyond their own Lodges , and he thought if
there was greater intercourse and interchange of opinion between them , it would be much better for Masonry and cause it to progress even more rapidly than at present . He was , however , pleased to hear suoh good reports from the different Lodges , and said the work in each of them was done in a most satisfactory manner . The
Masters and Officers were doing their work well , and as time went on he hoped they might reap the honours the Prov . G . M . was able to bestow upon them . He gave some sound advice as to tho transaction of business in the Lodges , and then suggested the Masons in Wellingborough , Kettering , and Thrapston should form a Royal Arch
Chapter , to meet alternately in each place . Thero was a great amount of energy shown by the members of the Wentworth Lodge , and he hoped they would take the hint . In Hunts , also , good work was being done , and he hoped that iu that district tho membovn might see their way to establish a Lodge of Mark Masons , as that
with the Royal Arch Chapter , carried Masonry to a higher degree than that of ordinary Masonry , and made it more complete . He hoped the remarks he had made might be as seed sown in good ground , and that it would bring forth fruit plentifully . Bro . Campion was entrusted with the toast of tho Grand Officer * of th-i
Province , Present and Past . At tho outset of his remarks he said they as Masons were in a certain degree a Conservative body . Lord Euston : We may be , bnt that must not be touched npor . Bro . Campion said he meant they had conservative instiucta , and h s waa proud of them , and he believed they would agree with him in
honouring the past , as ont of the past had boon evolved great tiling which had been of benefit to them . They owed a great deal to then-Past Officers and also to their Present Grand Officers , especially to the Provincial Gr » nd Master , who had done so much to promot , Masonry in tbe Province since he had occupied his present proud
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position . They were all indebted to those brethren who had borne the heat aud burden of the day , and who had helped to make the Province a graud unit in the edifice of Masonry . He alluded to the work done in the Province , and referred especially to the interest shown by Bros . Dorman and Batcher in the eitablishment of the Masonic Buildings in Northampton . The organisation of the
Beneventa Lodge , at Daventry , was also spoken of , and Bro . Campion , in conclusion , said he hoped thoge things would give a greater impetus to the growth of Masonry in the Provinoe . Bro . Dainty , Prov . G . S . W ., and W . M . of the Lodge under whose Banner the gathering was held , first replied . He said the members of his Lodge wore sensible of the honour conferred upon them , and be hoped they
had shown they were as capable of doing their duty as their predecessors were . He thanked tbe brethren for the manner in which they had rallied ronnd those of the Wentworth Lodge that day , and trusted that Grand Lodge would pay them another visit at no dis . taut date . He was glad to be able to state they were prospering as a Lodge , and that the whole of the Officers and Brethren hod the
interest of Masonry at heart . Bro . E . M . Browne gave the Visiting Brethren , to whioh Bro . 0 . Papworth , of the Scientific Lodge , No . 88 , Cambridge , responded . Bro . G . Ellard submitted the toast of the Royal Masonio Institutions , —the Girls' Sohoul , the Boys' School , and the Institution for Aged Freemasons aud Widows of Freemasons . As a member of the Board of Management of tha Boys '
School he made an urgent appeal for support of the Charities , and said he felt it his duty to do so at all Masonio meetings . They were Institutions , he said , whioh were doing a great deal of good , and well , deserving of the support of every Mason throughoat the Kingdom . He spoke highly of the work of the Provincial Grand Master in connection with the Boys' School , and said their thanks ware greatly
dne to him for what his Lordship had done . He hoped Bro . Cockerill , their Grand Lodge Treasurer , would be able to take np a good sum to the meeting in respect of the Boys' Sohool some two or three weeks hence . Bro . Cockerill replied to the toast ,- and in doing so alluded to the great amount of good done by the Masonio Charities , and also made a strong appeal for increased support on their behalf .
The Province , he said , had subscribed admirably , bnt still they could not do too much for such excellent Institutions . He hoped the subscriptions would continue to flow in , and that they might show the real value of Masonry . The Provincial Grand Master proposed the W . M . and tho brethren of the Weutworth Lodge , and the toast was replied to by Bros . Aris , James , and Slinn , the latter remarking that he felt sure the suggestion of Bro . Wilkins as to the formation of a
Royal Aroh Chapter would be fully borne in mind . The Masters and Officers of the different Lodges in the Province was also given from the ohair , and replied to by Bro . E . Fletcher , of the Pomfret Lodge . The concluding toast was that of the Tyler , —to all Poor and Distressed Masons . A ball was subsequently held at the Corn Exohange , and was attended by tho Provincial Grand Master . Bro . H . Dainty and Bro . J . Slinn acted as M . C . ' i . Mr . Ashton's band was in attendance .
The Theatres, &C
THE THEATRES , & c
Terry ' s . —The warm weather now appears to have set in , and theatres aro no longer necessary to existence , as is proved by the success attending out-door exhibitions , so that Mr . George Edwardes must bo credited with a very happy thought in devising an entertainment that is both brief and amusing . The present programme now embraces three little pieces , each of an hour's duration , that run
the gamnt of the ( theatrical ) passions , though " the low bass of laughter" considerably preponderates . At eight o ' clock , a pathetic play , by Mr . Brandon Thomas , called " The Lancashire Sailor , " is presented , nnd , being admirably played , moves the audience alternately from smiles to tears . This is followed by a humorous piece , by Mr . Weedon Grossmith , entitled " A Commission , " in which the
author has some sly pokes at tho soi-diaant art patrons . At ten o ' clock we havo the bonne houche in the shape of " A Pantomime Rehearsal , " by Mr . Cecil Clay , whioh has already achieved a success with our American cousins , and whioh may be likened to Sheridan's " Critic Up to Date . " It is intensely funny , and will well repay a
visit by itself . The acting of Mr . Weedon Grossmith and Mr . Brandon Thomas , the two authors above-mentioned , assisted by such mirth-provoking young ladies as Miss Laura Linden and Miss Edith Chester , is exquisite , and tbe audience hardly leave off laughing even when they have left the theatre .
Alhambra . —Mr . G . M . Edwards new ballet was produced last Monday , and fully realised the great expectations it had evoked . " Oriella" is a purely fantastic ballet , that has been invented by Signor Carlo Coppi , and for which Mons . G . Jacobi has specially composed oome really beautiful musio ; bnt it is somewhat long , being in four tableaux , though tho pictures are so pretty , the
costumes so elaborate , nnd the groupings so picturesque , that tho eye does not seem to wenry . One hardiy expects a ballet to have a moral , or some of the purists might take exception to the fact that Tokio prefers the Infernal Regions , with Oriella , to his native laud without her ; at the same time , if Hades wero tho enchanting place
that ia hero presented , we are afraid the clergyman s occupation would ba gone . Why does Signor Coppi style a malo character Astarte , a m . rne usually associated with a female ? But it is no use bein ^ hyporcritic / il . The billet is received with loud applause , and the dnncing of Signorina Legnani , Mdlle . Marie , Mdlle Spotti , and Mr . Charles Lauri meets with special recognition .
Mr . Sydney Alport , who for some years past ha 3 been Mr . Thome s trusty lieu : jnaijt nt the Vaudeville , takes hiu annual benefit this day ( Saturday ) , both morning ana evening , to allow his numerous friends an opportnity of attending . In the aftornoon a now comedy , by Mr . * , il . Mustrruve , entitled " Dick Wilder , " will bo produced , together with a miscellaneous entertainment by soveral eminent artistes ; and in the evening the laughable farce " Confusion" will be represented .
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Prov. G.L. Of Norths And Hunts.
W . Pentelow 1 st Standard Bearet P . Parker 2 nd Standard Bearer A . E . Margetts Pursuivant T . H . Vials Organist Wilkinson " ") Purvei i
wTgtl H teward » Whitney j Packwood J R . Ayres Tyler Each of theso Officers was invested by tho Grand Mastor with the insignia of office . The balance-sheet of the
Masonio Benevolent and G . Lodge Fund of the Province was preseuted and adopted . Bros . G . Ellard and F . G . Bueklo were elected as Stewards to watch the interest of tho Province with respect to the Charities . Other matters appertaining to G . Lodge business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed with the usual ceremony .
At half past four o'clock the brethren , to the number of 106 , sat down to a banquet , at the Hind Hotel , the ohair being taken by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Earl of Euston , D . L ., who was supported by Brother Butler Wilkins Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and tha newly-investod Officers . At
the conclusion of the bauquet the Provincial Grand Master gave the toast of the Queen and the Craft , whioh was followed by that of the M . W . the Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G . The Provincial Grand Master said they owed their allegiance to their Grand Master , who he hoped might long live to reign over the Craft .
Since the Prinoe of Wales had occupied the position he did in the Order it had greatly advanoed , and he hoped it would still further advance in the future . Tho toast was heartily drunk . The M . W . the Pro Grand Master of England , the Deputy Grand Mastor , and Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , was also submitted
from the chair . Both the Earl of Lathom and Earl Mount Edgcumbe were congratulated by the Provincial Grand Master upon their promotion and upon the excellent manner in whioh they filled the duties of their respective offices . Bro . F . G . Buckle gave the Right Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master the Right Hon . the Earl of
Euston , D . L . He spoke highly of the manner in whioh his Lordship fulfilled his office , and said the Province nnder his guidance was in a better condition and position than it had ever been in his recollection . There was a ring about that gathering whioh reminded him of olden times . He congratulated the Provincial Grand Master on
his restoration to health , and also upon the position to which he had brought the Province , whioh he said could not but be a source of satisfaction to himself and to all connected with the Craft . The toast was most enthusiastically received . The Provincial Grand Master , in reply , thanked the brethren for the manner in which they had
received the toast , and then prooeoded to remark that as the years rolled on so they seemed to roll on in numbers . They had increased two Lodges during the last few years , which was a most satisfactory thing , and ho hoped now that he was restored to health he should be more able to visit tho different Lodges in tho Province and lenil
what aid and assistance he could to further their interests . His Lordship then proceeded to propose the toast of the M . W . the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . Butler Wilkins Past Grand Standard Bearer . He said Bro . Wilkins was one who had worked hard for tho Province for many years and had kept it together . He had had
duties thrust upon him of a most difficult character , but had carried them out well , and had given his whole heart to tho success of the Craft in the Province . His Lordship said Brother Butler Wilkins had helped him greatly in the discharge of his duties , and he hoped he might live long to assist in the work of the Province , and himself
in particular . The toast was accorded a most hearty reception . Tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master , in reply , spoke of his appreciation of tho manner in whioh the toast had been received , and then passed on to allude to the work of the Province . Many Masons , he said , did not carry their ideas beyond their own Lodges , and he thought if
there was greater intercourse and interchange of opinion between them , it would be much better for Masonry and cause it to progress even more rapidly than at present . He was , however , pleased to hear suoh good reports from the different Lodges , and said the work in each of them was done in a most satisfactory manner . The
Masters and Officers were doing their work well , and as time went on he hoped they might reap the honours the Prov . G . M . was able to bestow upon them . He gave some sound advice as to tho transaction of business in the Lodges , and then suggested the Masons in Wellingborough , Kettering , and Thrapston should form a Royal Arch
Chapter , to meet alternately in each place . Thero was a great amount of energy shown by the members of the Wentworth Lodge , and he hoped they would take the hint . In Hunts , also , good work was being done , and he hoped that iu that district tho membovn might see their way to establish a Lodge of Mark Masons , as that
with the Royal Arch Chapter , carried Masonry to a higher degree than that of ordinary Masonry , and made it more complete . He hoped the remarks he had made might be as seed sown in good ground , and that it would bring forth fruit plentifully . Bro . Campion was entrusted with the toast of tho Grand Officer * of th-i
Province , Present and Past . At tho outset of his remarks he said they as Masons were in a certain degree a Conservative body . Lord Euston : We may be , bnt that must not be touched npor . Bro . Campion said he meant they had conservative instiucta , and h s waa proud of them , and he believed they would agree with him in
honouring the past , as ont of the past had boon evolved great tiling which had been of benefit to them . They owed a great deal to then-Past Officers and also to their Present Grand Officers , especially to the Provincial Gr » nd Master , who had done so much to promot , Masonry in tbe Province since he had occupied his present proud
Prov. G.L. Of Norths And Hunts.
position . They were all indebted to those brethren who had borne the heat aud burden of the day , and who had helped to make the Province a graud unit in the edifice of Masonry . He alluded to the work done in the Province , and referred especially to the interest shown by Bros . Dorman and Batcher in the eitablishment of the Masonic Buildings in Northampton . The organisation of the
Beneventa Lodge , at Daventry , was also spoken of , and Bro . Campion , in conclusion , said he hoped thoge things would give a greater impetus to the growth of Masonry in the Provinoe . Bro . Dainty , Prov . G . S . W ., and W . M . of the Lodge under whose Banner the gathering was held , first replied . He said the members of his Lodge wore sensible of the honour conferred upon them , and be hoped they
had shown they were as capable of doing their duty as their predecessors were . He thanked tbe brethren for the manner in which they had rallied ronnd those of the Wentworth Lodge that day , and trusted that Grand Lodge would pay them another visit at no dis . taut date . He was glad to be able to state they were prospering as a Lodge , and that the whole of the Officers and Brethren hod the
interest of Masonry at heart . Bro . E . M . Browne gave the Visiting Brethren , to whioh Bro . 0 . Papworth , of the Scientific Lodge , No . 88 , Cambridge , responded . Bro . G . Ellard submitted the toast of the Royal Masonio Institutions , —the Girls' Sohoul , the Boys' School , and the Institution for Aged Freemasons aud Widows of Freemasons . As a member of the Board of Management of tha Boys '
School he made an urgent appeal for support of the Charities , and said he felt it his duty to do so at all Masonio meetings . They were Institutions , he said , whioh were doing a great deal of good , and well , deserving of the support of every Mason throughoat the Kingdom . He spoke highly of the work of the Provincial Grand Master in connection with the Boys' School , and said their thanks ware greatly
dne to him for what his Lordship had done . He hoped Bro . Cockerill , their Grand Lodge Treasurer , would be able to take np a good sum to the meeting in respect of the Boys' Sohool some two or three weeks hence . Bro . Cockerill replied to the toast ,- and in doing so alluded to the great amount of good done by the Masonio Charities , and also made a strong appeal for increased support on their behalf .
The Province , he said , had subscribed admirably , bnt still they could not do too much for such excellent Institutions . He hoped the subscriptions would continue to flow in , and that they might show the real value of Masonry . The Provincial Grand Master proposed the W . M . and tho brethren of the Weutworth Lodge , and the toast was replied to by Bros . Aris , James , and Slinn , the latter remarking that he felt sure the suggestion of Bro . Wilkins as to the formation of a
Royal Aroh Chapter would be fully borne in mind . The Masters and Officers of the different Lodges in the Province was also given from the ohair , and replied to by Bro . E . Fletcher , of the Pomfret Lodge . The concluding toast was that of the Tyler , —to all Poor and Distressed Masons . A ball was subsequently held at the Corn Exohange , and was attended by tho Provincial Grand Master . Bro . H . Dainty and Bro . J . Slinn acted as M . C . ' i . Mr . Ashton's band was in attendance .
The Theatres, &C
THE THEATRES , & c
Terry ' s . —The warm weather now appears to have set in , and theatres aro no longer necessary to existence , as is proved by the success attending out-door exhibitions , so that Mr . George Edwardes must bo credited with a very happy thought in devising an entertainment that is both brief and amusing . The present programme now embraces three little pieces , each of an hour's duration , that run
the gamnt of the ( theatrical ) passions , though " the low bass of laughter" considerably preponderates . At eight o ' clock , a pathetic play , by Mr . Brandon Thomas , called " The Lancashire Sailor , " is presented , nnd , being admirably played , moves the audience alternately from smiles to tears . This is followed by a humorous piece , by Mr . Weedon Grossmith , entitled " A Commission , " in which the
author has some sly pokes at tho soi-diaant art patrons . At ten o ' clock we havo the bonne houche in the shape of " A Pantomime Rehearsal , " by Mr . Cecil Clay , whioh has already achieved a success with our American cousins , and whioh may be likened to Sheridan's " Critic Up to Date . " It is intensely funny , and will well repay a
visit by itself . The acting of Mr . Weedon Grossmith and Mr . Brandon Thomas , the two authors above-mentioned , assisted by such mirth-provoking young ladies as Miss Laura Linden and Miss Edith Chester , is exquisite , and tbe audience hardly leave off laughing even when they have left the theatre .
Alhambra . —Mr . G . M . Edwards new ballet was produced last Monday , and fully realised the great expectations it had evoked . " Oriella" is a purely fantastic ballet , that has been invented by Signor Carlo Coppi , and for which Mons . G . Jacobi has specially composed oome really beautiful musio ; bnt it is somewhat long , being in four tableaux , though tho pictures are so pretty , the
costumes so elaborate , nnd the groupings so picturesque , that tho eye does not seem to wenry . One hardiy expects a ballet to have a moral , or some of the purists might take exception to the fact that Tokio prefers the Infernal Regions , with Oriella , to his native laud without her ; at the same time , if Hades wero tho enchanting place
that ia hero presented , we are afraid the clergyman s occupation would ba gone . Why does Signor Coppi style a malo character Astarte , a m . rne usually associated with a female ? But it is no use bein ^ hyporcritic / il . The billet is received with loud applause , and the dnncing of Signorina Legnani , Mdlle . Marie , Mdlle Spotti , and Mr . Charles Lauri meets with special recognition .
Mr . Sydney Alport , who for some years past ha 3 been Mr . Thome s trusty lieu : jnaijt nt the Vaudeville , takes hiu annual benefit this day ( Saturday ) , both morning ana evening , to allow his numerous friends an opportnity of attending . In the aftornoon a now comedy , by Mr . * , il . Mustrruve , entitled " Dick Wilder , " will bo produced , together with a miscellaneous entertainment by soveral eminent artistes ; and in the evening the laughable farce " Confusion" will be represented .