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Consecration Of The Osborne Lodge
Bro . Airs , in complimentary terms , proposod the health of Bro . Lancaster P . G . Treasurer , and Bro . Goble Secretary . Each of these Offiers responded to the toast . In ' the course of his reply Bro . Goble passed a high eulogium on tho promoters of tho Masonic Exhibition lately held at . Shanklin , and gave it as his opinion that it
had been productive of much benefit to Masonry . He also said it had been his duty to attend tho consecration of many new Lodges , but he had never wituessod a ceremony so ably conducted thronghout as that had been that day . He p . iid a warm tribute to the impressive manner iu which their Provincial Chaplain Bro . the Rev . R . S ,
Wood had performed his part of the Service , and said that though they should rejoice at his preferment , his approaching departure for India would be a distinct loss to the Province . Bro . Mursell subiuitted the toast of the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodgo Present and Past , and in the course of an able introduction spoke in high
terms of tho services rendered by many of the Provincial Grand Officers , specially complimenting the Provincial Grand Chaplain . Bro . the Rev . R . S . Wood said he only wished he deserved the kind and flattering expressions of their regard which had been made use of . He very much appreciated the great compliment they had paid I him that day iu making him an honorary member of the Osborne
Lodge . It was one more link in the chain that bonnd him to the Isle of Wight . Bro . F . Newman P . G . S . W . responded ; he expressed perfeot agreement with the opinions of the P . G . M ., and said the popularity into which Masonry had grown was in some respects a misfortune , as it was now more than ever necessary to exeroise
discretion in the admission of new members . The Visitors received a warm welcome at the hands of Bro . J . Halliday , who said it was very gratifying to the members of the Osborne Lodge to have had the opportunity of entertaining so many distinguished brethren . In response to the toast , Bro . Faulknor said as a member of the oldest
Lodge in the Province he warmly thanked the members of the youngest for their hospitality . He hoped the time was not far distant when they should be members of each others' Lodges , only situated about 200 yards or 300 yards distant " across the water . " Bro . J . G . Garnham W . M . responded for the Albany Lodge ,
expressing good wishes for the prosperity of the new Lodge , and Bro . H . Durrant W . M . replied for East Medina Lodge . Bro . Col . Terry , as in some sort a representative Mason , was glad to acknowledge the hospitality be had experienced . He had been initiated into Masonry iu British Burmah some 25 years ago , when a Parsee was Master of his
Lodge . He had visited many Lodges , in different parts of the world , and in reference to the excellent oration they had had from their Chaplain that day , ho said nowhere , except in France , was it possible to obtain admission to Masonry except on an expression of belief in God . Bro . A . Dashwood W . M ., also spoke in acknowledgment , and
expressed the hope that the members of the Rydo Lodge might have an opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality that day dispensed . Bro . the Rev . P . G . U . Pickering proposed theOfficers of the Osborne Lodge . He said it had been a great pleasure to him to comedown from Loudon to assist that day in the carrying out of a project that
had been long talked of on the " other side of the water . " Tt was an essential condition to tho success of a Lodge that its Offieers should be well chosen , and from the knowledge he had of the brethren in office in the Osborne Lodge he felt its prosperity was assnrod . Bro . Mursell P . M . and S . W . responded . He said it was when he was j
attending the consecration of a new Lodge at Bournemouth , that the Provincial Grand Master had given him the welcome information that he felt justified in recommending the grant of a warrant for the constitution of the Osborne Lodge . Bros . J . Halliday J . W ., L . T . Wilkins Secretary , and E . Matthews Treasurer , also responded
m suitable terms . In tho toast of the Charities , Bro . Faulkner bore witness to the excellence of the education imparted in the Masonic schools , both girls' aud boys ' , and to the great benefits conferred b y the other Masonic Charity . The proposer warmly eulogised the great services in the cause of the Charities rendered by Bro . Mursell
whose name he coupled with the toast . Bro . G . Mursell said his dearest interests were involved in the cause of the Masonic Charities . He was once more about to take up the duties of Steward , and as an inducement to the brethren around him to follow the example set them he had the pleasure to say he had just been promised
by Bro , Collingwood the handsome contribution of £ 5 . The usual collection made at the table realised £ 5 lis 6 d , but most of the visitors had left at this time . Bro . Garnham ably introduced the toast of the Founders , and said the splendid gathering of Masons they had had from all parts of tho province that day was an augury
of the future prosperity and success of the new Lodge , which he sincerely wished they mi ght attain to . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Air .-: , Deacon , H . Halliday , W . Fryer , C . Stock , R . James A . Perry , and E . Poland . Bro . G . A . Brannou submitted tho toast of the W . M . ar . d Officers of the Medina Lodge . Ho said tho members
of the neighbouring Albany L dge were well able to testify to the good feeling which animated the ! brethren of Medina Lod g " , and to the devotion of the officers to their duties . He was glad to liavo aa opportunity of acknowledging many act ? of courtesy extended to him by their W . M ., whose well deserved promotion they wero all delighted to hear of . Ho way si ye that ; Bro . Manners regretted as
much as did they all that ho was una do i-o be with there that day . The toast was responded toby Bros . Faulkner , Pnbland and Culling , ford . The Tyler ' s toast followed . During tho eveuing aomo excellent songs wero sung !)¦¦; Bros . J . G . Jones , L . T . Will-ins , Rev . G . Pickering , J . G . Garnham , F . Rutland , II . FL Wheeler , C .
Stock , J . C . Airs , J . Halliday , & v . Altogether the inauguration proceedings were marked by a aaeceas which meat have been in the hi ghest degree gratifying to tho members ! of the now Lodge . We cordiall y join in the wish that the Osborne Lodgo may enjoy a Jong and prosperous career . —Isle of Wight County Bras .
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The Theatres, &C
THE THEATRES , & c
Grand . —At a matinee given hen ou Thursday , the ISth instant , a new drama , in four acts , entitled "The Secrets of a Life , " by Arthur Williams and George Roberts , was prodneed . This is a drama containing some excellent work , and after judicious cuttingwhich , by the wav it wants badly— 'nay bi made a suceess . The
authors have run into the mistake of h iviug two plots ; the weakest part of the play is in the development of the seoond plot . Nevertheless , we have ono character whioh will make plavgoers forgive a great deal in tho other pirts of the dialogue . The character we refer to was impersonate ! by Mr . Arthur Williams , who was
extremely funny . In s > mo parts of tno play we are reminded of other works , but wo can overlook this when interesting situations are bronght about . The play may be briefly epitomised . Dora Belmont discovers her husband , Laurence , no longer love 3 her , but has transferred his affections to Valentine Dtrnoombe . This lady is
assisted in her designs by Baron Barcas , who resolves Liurence Belmont ' s wife shall die , so that his sister can take her place . A conversation between these two is overheard by Dora , who resolves to leive her hnsband's house and return to her father , whose forgiveness for her disobedience in regard to her marriage she entreats . The father
refuses , and tfdls Dora her leaving home killed her mother . Dora leaves him , and dies on tho road , after handing over her obild to the care of a travelling showman ( Marc Antony Mumford ) and his wife . Twenty year 3 are supposed to elapse between acts 1 and 2 . We now find Maurice , the son of Dora B'dmout , living in ignorance as to who
were his parents . He has saved tho life of Lncy ( Lord Belmont ' s ward ) and has discovered she lovos him . He has accepted a situation as secretary to Laurence , now Lord Belmont . Maurice tolls Lucy they must part , but their interview in the garden is interrupted b y her guardian and his son Albert . We now learn that Lady Balmont has
deoided Albert shall marry Lucy , but she refu 303 . Maurice is forbidden the house , and he returns to the showman , at whose residence he is visited by Lucy . Here Albert Belmont . also comes tosee Julie , the showman ' s danghter ; ho is recognised by her parents , and sent away . Later on he induces Julie to leave her home , but the fugitives are followed
by Maurice and the girl ' s parents . Lady Belmont is denounced b y the showman as a bigamist ; her former husband being still alive . A struggle takes place at the house where Albert has decoyed Julie , between-him and Maurice ; Albert is thrown over a bridge inst as the friends of Julie arrive . All now ends well ; the showman
producing proof of Maurice being the son of Lord Belmont . A fairl y strong caste represented the several parts , foremost being Mr . Arthur Williams as tho showman . This gentleman literally caused the house to be convulsed with laughter . From first to last the comical element was to the fore , and certainly Mr . Williams
must be highly complimented . Miss M . A . Victor lent valuable aid as the showman ' s wife , while Miss Harriet Clifton was seen to advantage as Dora Belmont . Miss Marion May , a promising young actress , displayed good form , aud Mr . John Le Hay was amusing aa
Timothy Timmins . Other parts were taken by Messrs . Frank Codings , A . C . Lilly , George Yates , Walter Sfceadmau , Edmund Gurney , Miss Beatrice Roby , and Mrs . Bennett . At the conclusion the authors were summoned , and bowed their acknowledgments .
V audevitle . —Mis 3 Helen Barry gave a matinee here on Wednesday afternoon , when she sustained her original character of Rachol Trevor in the " Esmonds of Virginia , " a drama by A . R . Cazauran . This piece has met with great success in the provinces , but its reception at the Vaudeville was unsatisfactory . The acting
was fairly good , but the pieco did not secure so firm a hold ou the audience as might have been anticipated . Perhaps this may be accounted for , —the work being what is termed a one part play . Nevertheless the character of Rachel Trevor appeals to the audience , and in Miss Barry it has obtained a perfect representative . This
lady s acting was most impressive throughout ; she exhibited great emotion , which drew forth the sympathy of her audience . In short , Miss Barry gave us a good piece of charactor acting , and as a reward received several floral tributes and the well earned applause of the audience . Mr . Arthur Lyle ' s Richard Trevor was very well portrayed ,
while Mr . Richard Brennand as Dr . Bell was excellent . Little Harry Trevor , as taken by Master Grattan , was good , and the little fellow gained deserved applause . Miss Maria Davis as Mrs . Esmond displayed a tenderness that evoked considerable sympathy , while the
Captain Henry Esmond of Mr . John Nesbitt was good , especially in the last act . Miss Gertrude Tempest , Mr . Robert Peyton , Mr . Cyril Melton , and Miss Ethel Sargient , in the remaining characters , well sustained their parts .
It is currently reported that Mr . Edward Comptcm has been so phased with a new farce , in three acta , read to him by an unknown author , thai- ho has s vmed the acting rights of the piece , and intends to give it a trial shortly at a matinee at tho Strand Theatre , with a good caste .
Miss Flnronco West will produce , at a matinee , a now and original comedy , entitled " Gladis , " b y Arthur Law , at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday lut December .
The Provincial Gvalid Chapter oc Surrey will hold its Annua . ! Meeting . u the Griffin Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , this clf . y ( Saturday ) . The Companions will assemble at 3 o ' clock .
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Consecration Of The Osborne Lodge
Bro . Airs , in complimentary terms , proposod the health of Bro . Lancaster P . G . Treasurer , and Bro . Goble Secretary . Each of these Offiers responded to the toast . In ' the course of his reply Bro . Goble passed a high eulogium on tho promoters of tho Masonic Exhibition lately held at . Shanklin , and gave it as his opinion that it
had been productive of much benefit to Masonry . He also said it had been his duty to attend tho consecration of many new Lodges , but he had never wituessod a ceremony so ably conducted thronghout as that had been that day . He p . iid a warm tribute to the impressive manner iu which their Provincial Chaplain Bro . the Rev . R . S ,
Wood had performed his part of the Service , and said that though they should rejoice at his preferment , his approaching departure for India would be a distinct loss to the Province . Bro . Mursell subiuitted the toast of the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodgo Present and Past , and in the course of an able introduction spoke in high
terms of tho services rendered by many of the Provincial Grand Officers , specially complimenting the Provincial Grand Chaplain . Bro . the Rev . R . S . Wood said he only wished he deserved the kind and flattering expressions of their regard which had been made use of . He very much appreciated the great compliment they had paid I him that day iu making him an honorary member of the Osborne
Lodge . It was one more link in the chain that bonnd him to the Isle of Wight . Bro . F . Newman P . G . S . W . responded ; he expressed perfeot agreement with the opinions of the P . G . M ., and said the popularity into which Masonry had grown was in some respects a misfortune , as it was now more than ever necessary to exeroise
discretion in the admission of new members . The Visitors received a warm welcome at the hands of Bro . J . Halliday , who said it was very gratifying to the members of the Osborne Lodge to have had the opportunity of entertaining so many distinguished brethren . In response to the toast , Bro . Faulknor said as a member of the oldest
Lodge in the Province he warmly thanked the members of the youngest for their hospitality . He hoped the time was not far distant when they should be members of each others' Lodges , only situated about 200 yards or 300 yards distant " across the water . " Bro . J . G . Garnham W . M . responded for the Albany Lodge ,
expressing good wishes for the prosperity of the new Lodge , and Bro . H . Durrant W . M . replied for East Medina Lodge . Bro . Col . Terry , as in some sort a representative Mason , was glad to acknowledge the hospitality be had experienced . He had been initiated into Masonry iu British Burmah some 25 years ago , when a Parsee was Master of his
Lodge . He had visited many Lodges , in different parts of the world , and in reference to the excellent oration they had had from their Chaplain that day , ho said nowhere , except in France , was it possible to obtain admission to Masonry except on an expression of belief in God . Bro . A . Dashwood W . M ., also spoke in acknowledgment , and
expressed the hope that the members of the Rydo Lodge might have an opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality that day dispensed . Bro . the Rev . P . G . U . Pickering proposed theOfficers of the Osborne Lodge . He said it had been a great pleasure to him to comedown from Loudon to assist that day in the carrying out of a project that
had been long talked of on the " other side of the water . " Tt was an essential condition to tho success of a Lodge that its Offieers should be well chosen , and from the knowledge he had of the brethren in office in the Osborne Lodge he felt its prosperity was assnrod . Bro . Mursell P . M . and S . W . responded . He said it was when he was j
attending the consecration of a new Lodge at Bournemouth , that the Provincial Grand Master had given him the welcome information that he felt justified in recommending the grant of a warrant for the constitution of the Osborne Lodge . Bros . J . Halliday J . W ., L . T . Wilkins Secretary , and E . Matthews Treasurer , also responded
m suitable terms . In tho toast of the Charities , Bro . Faulkner bore witness to the excellence of the education imparted in the Masonic schools , both girls' aud boys ' , and to the great benefits conferred b y the other Masonic Charity . The proposer warmly eulogised the great services in the cause of the Charities rendered by Bro . Mursell
whose name he coupled with the toast . Bro . G . Mursell said his dearest interests were involved in the cause of the Masonic Charities . He was once more about to take up the duties of Steward , and as an inducement to the brethren around him to follow the example set them he had the pleasure to say he had just been promised
by Bro , Collingwood the handsome contribution of £ 5 . The usual collection made at the table realised £ 5 lis 6 d , but most of the visitors had left at this time . Bro . Garnham ably introduced the toast of the Founders , and said the splendid gathering of Masons they had had from all parts of tho province that day was an augury
of the future prosperity and success of the new Lodge , which he sincerely wished they mi ght attain to . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Air .-: , Deacon , H . Halliday , W . Fryer , C . Stock , R . James A . Perry , and E . Poland . Bro . G . A . Brannou submitted tho toast of the W . M . ar . d Officers of the Medina Lodge . Ho said tho members
of the neighbouring Albany L dge were well able to testify to the good feeling which animated the ! brethren of Medina Lod g " , and to the devotion of the officers to their duties . He was glad to liavo aa opportunity of acknowledging many act ? of courtesy extended to him by their W . M ., whose well deserved promotion they wero all delighted to hear of . Ho way si ye that ; Bro . Manners regretted as
much as did they all that ho was una do i-o be with there that day . The toast was responded toby Bros . Faulkner , Pnbland and Culling , ford . The Tyler ' s toast followed . During tho eveuing aomo excellent songs wero sung !)¦¦; Bros . J . G . Jones , L . T . Will-ins , Rev . G . Pickering , J . G . Garnham , F . Rutland , II . FL Wheeler , C .
Stock , J . C . Airs , J . Halliday , & v . Altogether the inauguration proceedings were marked by a aaeceas which meat have been in the hi ghest degree gratifying to tho members ! of the now Lodge . We cordiall y join in the wish that the Osborne Lodgo may enjoy a Jong and prosperous career . —Isle of Wight County Bras .
Ad01102
£ 20 »—TOBA . CCO : IT 3 T 3 Co . \ cirr ,:, 'ci : rG . —An illustrated gui b , vr . 'd . [\? , G pp ) , 'How to Open Respectably from . ( . ' 20 to ElQoO . " 3 ' St-imps . H . ? . [ YKE ; . ; - < do ., Cigar" and Tobacco Merchants , 107 to 111 Ens ton Road , London . Wholcsalo only . Telephone No , 7541 , General ShophUers . Intimates , free .
The Theatres, &C
THE THEATRES , & c
Grand . —At a matinee given hen ou Thursday , the ISth instant , a new drama , in four acts , entitled "The Secrets of a Life , " by Arthur Williams and George Roberts , was prodneed . This is a drama containing some excellent work , and after judicious cuttingwhich , by the wav it wants badly— 'nay bi made a suceess . The
authors have run into the mistake of h iviug two plots ; the weakest part of the play is in the development of the seoond plot . Nevertheless , we have ono character whioh will make plavgoers forgive a great deal in tho other pirts of the dialogue . The character we refer to was impersonate ! by Mr . Arthur Williams , who was
extremely funny . In s > mo parts of tno play we are reminded of other works , but wo can overlook this when interesting situations are bronght about . The play may be briefly epitomised . Dora Belmont discovers her husband , Laurence , no longer love 3 her , but has transferred his affections to Valentine Dtrnoombe . This lady is
assisted in her designs by Baron Barcas , who resolves Liurence Belmont ' s wife shall die , so that his sister can take her place . A conversation between these two is overheard by Dora , who resolves to leive her hnsband's house and return to her father , whose forgiveness for her disobedience in regard to her marriage she entreats . The father
refuses , and tfdls Dora her leaving home killed her mother . Dora leaves him , and dies on tho road , after handing over her obild to the care of a travelling showman ( Marc Antony Mumford ) and his wife . Twenty year 3 are supposed to elapse between acts 1 and 2 . We now find Maurice , the son of Dora B'dmout , living in ignorance as to who
were his parents . He has saved tho life of Lncy ( Lord Belmont ' s ward ) and has discovered she lovos him . He has accepted a situation as secretary to Laurence , now Lord Belmont . Maurice tolls Lucy they must part , but their interview in the garden is interrupted b y her guardian and his son Albert . We now learn that Lady Balmont has
deoided Albert shall marry Lucy , but she refu 303 . Maurice is forbidden the house , and he returns to the showman , at whose residence he is visited by Lucy . Here Albert Belmont . also comes tosee Julie , the showman ' s danghter ; ho is recognised by her parents , and sent away . Later on he induces Julie to leave her home , but the fugitives are followed
by Maurice and the girl ' s parents . Lady Belmont is denounced b y the showman as a bigamist ; her former husband being still alive . A struggle takes place at the house where Albert has decoyed Julie , between-him and Maurice ; Albert is thrown over a bridge inst as the friends of Julie arrive . All now ends well ; the showman
producing proof of Maurice being the son of Lord Belmont . A fairl y strong caste represented the several parts , foremost being Mr . Arthur Williams as tho showman . This gentleman literally caused the house to be convulsed with laughter . From first to last the comical element was to the fore , and certainly Mr . Williams
must be highly complimented . Miss M . A . Victor lent valuable aid as the showman ' s wife , while Miss Harriet Clifton was seen to advantage as Dora Belmont . Miss Marion May , a promising young actress , displayed good form , aud Mr . John Le Hay was amusing aa
Timothy Timmins . Other parts were taken by Messrs . Frank Codings , A . C . Lilly , George Yates , Walter Sfceadmau , Edmund Gurney , Miss Beatrice Roby , and Mrs . Bennett . At the conclusion the authors were summoned , and bowed their acknowledgments .
V audevitle . —Mis 3 Helen Barry gave a matinee here on Wednesday afternoon , when she sustained her original character of Rachol Trevor in the " Esmonds of Virginia , " a drama by A . R . Cazauran . This piece has met with great success in the provinces , but its reception at the Vaudeville was unsatisfactory . The acting
was fairly good , but the pieco did not secure so firm a hold ou the audience as might have been anticipated . Perhaps this may be accounted for , —the work being what is termed a one part play . Nevertheless the character of Rachel Trevor appeals to the audience , and in Miss Barry it has obtained a perfect representative . This
lady s acting was most impressive throughout ; she exhibited great emotion , which drew forth the sympathy of her audience . In short , Miss Barry gave us a good piece of charactor acting , and as a reward received several floral tributes and the well earned applause of the audience . Mr . Arthur Lyle ' s Richard Trevor was very well portrayed ,
while Mr . Richard Brennand as Dr . Bell was excellent . Little Harry Trevor , as taken by Master Grattan , was good , and the little fellow gained deserved applause . Miss Maria Davis as Mrs . Esmond displayed a tenderness that evoked considerable sympathy , while the
Captain Henry Esmond of Mr . John Nesbitt was good , especially in the last act . Miss Gertrude Tempest , Mr . Robert Peyton , Mr . Cyril Melton , and Miss Ethel Sargient , in the remaining characters , well sustained their parts .
It is currently reported that Mr . Edward Comptcm has been so phased with a new farce , in three acta , read to him by an unknown author , thai- ho has s vmed the acting rights of the piece , and intends to give it a trial shortly at a matinee at tho Strand Theatre , with a good caste .
Miss Flnronco West will produce , at a matinee , a now and original comedy , entitled " Gladis , " b y Arthur Law , at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday lut December .
The Provincial Gvalid Chapter oc Surrey will hold its Annua . ! Meeting . u the Griffin Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , this clf . y ( Saturday ) . The Companions will assemble at 3 o ' clock .
Ad01103
y-i ) M ? . &&!§ properly carried out and personally attended in Condon or Country by Bro . G . A . HUTTCXN " , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . O . Monuments erected . Valuations made