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Scotland.
found them correctly and satisfactorily kept , he called upon the brethren to nominate office-bearers for Prov . Grand Lodge the election to take place in June . Several brethren of Kelso , 58 , Lauder , 132 , and Coldstream , 2 S 0 , were nominated . The R . W . P . G . M . in the chairwasably assisted by Bro . J . Steel , Sub . P . G . M ., Bro . Shearer , R . W . M . 58 , officiating as P . G .
S . VV ., to which office he was nominated ; Bro . T . Hogg , 2 S 0 , being re-elected P . G . J . W ., and Bro . Rogers , who acted as P . G . I . G ., was unanimously re-elected P . G . Swd . Br ., and Bro . Beloe P . G . D . of C . Bro . Green , Organist of St . David ' s , Berwick , presided at the harmonium , and ably conducted the music incidental to the opening and closing
. No other business having been brought before the l . G . Lodge it was closed in ample form , and the brethren marched from the place of meeting to the banqueting hall in the Newcastle Arms Hotel , where shortly after five o ' clock they sat down to dinner , under the presidency of Bro . Vernon ,
who was supported on the right and left by Bros . J . i > teel and J . Smith , the croupiers being Bros . R . M . Donald and J . Shearer . After doing ample justice to the various viands the tables were cleared , and the chairman having craved the attention of the brethren , an extensive toast list was rapidly gone through , the proceedings being somewhat hurried on account of a number of the brethren having to leave by an
early train . , A ball under the auspices of the lodge was subsequently held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institution , which was attractively and suitably decorated for the occasion , Masonic emblems being displayed round the walls in a manner that showed much taste in arrangement . At the entrance to the room a porch was formed by the screening off a space on either side of the gallery for the purpose of making a refreshment stall and a card room , and which of itself was a
very effective addition to the appearance of the hall . The stall and card room , which were covered with calico pink and white alternately , not only enhanced the appearance of the room , but afforded great convenience to those present . The seats round the hall were also draped with pink calico . Plants were placed in the passage , on the staircase and porch , and flowers and foliage plants were tastefully arranired in different parts of the hall . These blending with
the rich and varied dresses of the ladies and the glittering regalia of the brethren of the mystic tie , together with the evening dress of the gentlemen , completed a picture rarely seen in a quiet border town . Dancing was commenced a little after nine o ' clock , being preceded by the Masonic March , headed by Bro . John Smith , R . W . M ., and the officebearers of Lodge No . 2 S 0 . Bro . Smith also led off the triumph with Mrs . Cameron . 'The dancing was kept up
till half-past four , nearly the whole of the company being present till that time , and the party separated after singing " Auld Lang Syne , " the unanimous opinion being that this had been the most enjoyable gathering of its kind ever held in Coldstream . The stewards of the ball deserve every praise for the arrangements they made for the comfort of those present . The refreshments were both in abundance and of first-class quality , and the supper gave every satisfaction . Mr . Hogg ' s Quadrille Band supplied the music in an efficient manner .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . HENRY TARRANT DASH WOOD . On Thursday week the VV . M ., P . Ms ., Wardens , and brethren of the Albany Lodge , No . 151 ( late 176 ) paid the last tribute of the fraternal respect by following the remains of their old Tyler to the grave . Bro . Henry T . Dashwood was initiated in i 860 , and for 20 years was re-elected Tyler of the lodge . He was appointed Outer Warder of the Albany Ancient Mark Lodge , and Tyler to the late Provincial
Grand Lodge of the Isle of Wight . Bro . Dashwood was educated at the Newport Grammar School , and afterwards became a herald painter , but failing sight prevented the continuance of that profession , and infirmity incapacitated him for other employment . He was elected an annuitant of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on the 19 th of
May , 18 7 6 , from which date he received £ 40 a year , paid in advance by quarterly instalments . He died at his lodgings in Quay-street , on Friday evening , 30 th March , in the seventy-second year of his age , leaving two children , the son , a young man in the Royal Navy , and thc daughter married .
BRO . LEWIS FINCH , P . M ., 429 . " 09 , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C With much regret we announce the death of Bro . Finch , of Ramsgate , in the 67 th year of his age . Our deceased brother had been suffering from illness for some time , but so sudden and fatal a termination was unexpected . Bro . Finch was well known and beloved by the brethren throughout the county and his memory will be long and affectionately cherished . His heart was in the Craft and he
aided materially in the foundation of the Lewises Lodge , Ramsgate , No . 1209 , in which lodge he was elected to various offices and now that he has joined the " Silent Lodge" is sincerel y mourned by his fellow Craftsmen , 88 of whom cast asprig of acacia upon his coffin . The respect in which our late lamented brother was held , not only by the Craft but by all classes , was shown in the numerous attendance of his fellow townsmen at the funeral which
took place at the Ramsgate cemetery , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . Finch was initiated into Freemasonry in the Royal Navy Lodge , No . 429 . December 17 th , 185 C ; installed in the chair of K . S . 1861 ; exalted to the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch Thanet Chapter , 429 , 7 th Tune . 1 S 60 : Z . 1864 ; joined the Lewises Lodge , 1209 , 17 th
March , 1 SO 8 ; and installed VV . M . 12 th April , 1871 ; discharging the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the brethren . The service was read by the chaplain , Bro . the Rev . C E . Shirley Woolmer , M . A ., vicar , assisted by Bros , the Rev . E . Gripper Banks , M . A ., and the Rev . H . Lawrence Fry , M . A .
TRUSSES , ELASTIC BANDAGES , ETC . —SEELEY ' HARD RUUHER TRUSSES —The world ' s recognition of unequalled excellence . Ucceving the only award of merit granted for trusses at the late international Medical Exhibition , 1881 . Made in every desirable and latest improved pattern , line steel springs , neatly covered with highly-polished hard robber , light , cool , cleanly ; unaffected by time / use , or climate . Free from all sour , rusty , dialing , or strap-Used in ' Always reliablelhe
ping unpleasantness . bathing . , correct and skilful mechanical treatment of hernia or rupture a specialty . Under patr . nage of the world ' s most distinguished surgeons . Choice assortment of elastic surgical hosierv . Belts , improved suspensory bandages , shoulder braces . Establishments —74 , Fleet-street , London , E . C ., and 1347 , Chestnut-street , Philadelphia , U . S . A . —[ Aovr . ]
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
CONSECRATION OF A NEW PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE . A most important event in the history of Masonry in Auckland took place recently at the Freemasons' Hall , Princes-street . This was the consecration of the Auckland Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons and the installation of Bro . Henry Greensmith Wade as Prov . Grand Master . There was a large and influential
attendance , and Bro . Malcolm Niccol , 33 , P . M ., officiated as Consecrating and Installing Officer . The Union Lodge of Mark Master Masons was opened by the W . M . Bro . VV . P . Moat , after which the Installing Officer entered , assumed the chair , and appointed his officers pro tern . The chorale "Hail Eternal by whose aid , " was sung and Bro . the Rev . C . M . Nelson engaged in prayer . Bro . MALCOLM NICCOL then addressed the brethren .
He pointed out that the Mark was not less useful in its original institution , nor were its effects less beneficial to mankind than the Degrees which precede it . He pointed out its effects on the original Masonic structure , and then applied the analogy to symbolic Masonry and the lessons inculcated . He concluded by saying—If in all those things you have seen only a series of unmeaning rites ; if the spirit of truth has not applied to your hearts the morals of
these ceremonies , then indeed have you laboured in vain and spent your strength for naught . But 1 am persuaded to believe better things of you . I trust that you have entered into the spirit of these solemn ceremonies , and understand the full meaning of these interesting symbols—that all the forms and ceremonies through which you have passed from the moment when you first trod the outer courts of the temple until you finally saw your work accepted and
p laced in its proper position with shouting and praise , have deeply impressed on your minds the great and fundamental principles of our time-honoured Institution , for then and then only can you justly claim the noble name of Masonthen only can you feel that friendship , that union , that zeal which should actuate every one who would appropriate to himself the proud title of a workman who needeth not to be ashamed .
The pedestal was then uncovered , and Bros . Past Masters Dawson , McCullough , Moat , and Climo carried the cornucopia , with vessels of wine , oil , and salt round the Iodge , each being strewed or poured with grand honou rs , musical services being performed and appropriate Masonic verses being sung during the ceremonies . After the consecration piayer the Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Burns , P . M ., announced the P . G . M ., and presented
his warrant of appointment , which was read . Bro . Wade was then introduced by Bros . Dr . Dawson , P . M ., and W . McCullough , P . M ., and was addressed by the Installing Officer as to his powers and the duties of his high office . He said in conclusion : "It now but remains for me to clothe you with the external insignia of your rank and authority . I also present you with this gavel—the potent emblem of Masonic power , which I trust in your hands
will never be sounded in vain . I now surrender to you this seat of authority , and render to you this the first act of homage due to you as P . G . M . " During the latter part of the address the P . G . M . was invested and installed , after which he was duly proclaimed . The Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren in appropriate terms , and then proceeded to appoint and
invest his officers as follows : Bro . M . Niccol Prov . D . G . M . „ Dr . Dawson Prov . G . S . W . ., Rev . C . M . Nelson Prov . G . J . W . and Chaplain .. VV . P . Moat Prov . G . M . O .
and Secretary „ C La Roche Prov . G . S . O . „ T . VV . Kitt Prov . G . J . O . „ T . F . Roberts Prov . G . S . D . „ F . Stephens Prov . G . J . D . of
„ J . VV . Burns Prov . G . D . C „ H . Hitchens Prov . G . l . G . Bros . Waddel , Newson , and Austen ... Prov . G . Stwds . Bro . E . Tonge Prov . G . Tyler . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , after which the W . M . of the Union Lodge resumed the chaiv and closed the lodge , and during the ceremony the brethren sang the anthem , " Mark Masters all appear . "
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Bro . Toole has produced Mr . Burnand ' s farcical comedy " Artful Cards . " A new comedy is in rehearsal . * * * Bro . R . G . Martin ( the Hon . Roger Molyneux ) is engaged for the reopening of the Royalty . ts
* * Mr . Edgar Bruce has taken the ill-fated Imperial and will re-open it with "Camille , " when Miss Lingard will appear in her own character . Mr . Fitzpatrick , brother of Mrs . Cornwallis West , made his debut on the stage to-day X Friday ) at a Gaiety matinee in " That Rascal Pat . " #
# * Bro . Henry Irving has granted permision to Messrs . Terriss and Fernandez to play their original characters , Leicester and Varney , in " Amy Robsart" at Miss Kate Vaughan ' s benefit on 3 rd prox . * # #
Miss Fanny Leslie made her appearance last Saturday in " The Voyage to the Moon , " at Her Majesty ' s , and was well received , she adds much brightness to this already bright and charming opera-Miss Ada Swanborough will take a benefit at the Strand , on the 2 Cth inst ., when an original drama will be produced , Miss Swanborough appearing as the heroine . The piece is entitled " Vera . "
The Theatres.
The following brethren have been elected to serve on the Committee of the Actors' Benevolent Fund , Bros . H . Ashley , Lionel Brough , H . Loveday , Edward Terry , Charles Warner , Harry Jackson , and Henry Neville .
* * * Bro . Augustus Harris has arranged to re-produce " Youth " on the termination of the fcarl Rosa Opera season at Drury Lane . There will be some minor alterations made . For instance the battle scene will be changed to the Egyptian War , from the Afghan .
* * * For a short time " All for Her " will be substituted at the Court for " The Rector , " which was withdrawn on Thursday . Bro . Clayton resumes his old character of Hugh Trevor . Miss Marion Terry , Mr . Mackintosh , and Mr . Gilbert Farquhar are amongst the players .
## - Last night was the last of " Caste " at the Haymarket , when Mr . Hare for the one evening resumed the part of Gerridge . " School" will be played for a few nights , afterwhich Bro . Bancroft brings out " Fedora , " bv M . Sardou . J
« # # The last nights of "Bondage" are announced as we anticipated by pur notice last week . Miss Hilda Hilton thinks of bringing out "Frou Frou" again for a time . The part is more suitable to this talented lady than that in " Bondage . " #
* * To-night at the Olympic a new play by Mr . Grundy , called " Rachel , " will take the place of " A Great Catch . " Mr . Herman Vezin , Mr . Beerbohm Tree , Mr . W . H . Vernon , Mrs . Leigh Murray , and Miss Genevieve Ward will be in the cast .
# # * Bro . Hollingshead has advertised a list of no less than 25 matinees at the Gaiety . We believe that this must mean that the theatre is occupied every morning as well as evening throughout the next few weeks . " Blue Beard " has brought in more money than any of its predecessors , , fi 6 So being the takings for the first week . # * #
May 15 th has been fixed for a benefit at the Gaiety for Mr . Royce , the popular comedian , who has been laid low for 12 months . It is to be hoped that sufficient money will result to give the invalid relief from all pecuniary cares for some time to come . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales is the patron of the benefit . Bro . Byron , Messrs . Burnand , Gilbert and Reece will write an address to be delivered by Bro . Terry .
* " Ethel's Test" is the name of the new comedietta which precedes "Cymbia" at the Strand . Mr . Mervin , Miss Blanche Thomas ( from America ) , and Miss Vere Carew are the principal characters , the latter young lady throwing much life into the piece as is her wont .
Madame Sylvia has now taken the part of Princess Menoa . This makes a vast improvement to Mr . Paulton's opera . Mrs . Swanborough need not make a change for awhile . Bro . the Lord Alayor and Lady Mayoress honoured the performance of " Cymbia " with their company on Friday week .
a * # The "Theatre" ( David Boyne , St . Martin ' s-Iane ) for April contains two excellent portraits of Mrs . Kendal , wife of Bro . Kendal , of the St . James ' s Theatre , and Mr . W . S . Gilbert , the popular burlesque and comedy writer . Mr . Gilbert writes his own biography , which is full of interest . From it we learn that Mr . Gilbert was
intended to take his degree at Oxford ; but abandoned the idea on the opening of the Crimean War to take a commission in the Royal Artillery ; but as he was about starting for the seat of war the Emperor Nicholas died and the war terminated . He then became a clerk in the Educational Department at Whitehall , which he soon abandoned in
disgust , and took to making his living with his pen , a profesfession he has adorned , and caused much more delight to thousands of persons than if he had adopted the army , and which he also confesses has brought him in much more spoil . There are many other matters of the greatest interest in the current number .
# # # "Storm Beaten , " b y Mr . Buchanan , at the Adelphi , ought to be seen by those who like melodrama . The author has several times tried his hand at plays but has never succeeded . We believe he puts that down to the press . However the tide has turned , and we can now say a good word for him .. The villian is Richard Orchardson
( Mr . Barnes ) , and the hero Christian Christianson ( Bro . Chas . Warner ) . The two families are at deadly enmity , and before the death of Christian ' s mother she makes her son swear a fearful oath never to have intercourse with the Orchardsons . We cannot in our space fully enter into the plot , but we may say that Orchardson betrays Christianson ' s sister and then takes ito loving Priscilla Sefton ( Miss
Ewretta Laurence ) , who is in love with Christian . He follows her on a voyage , but in his turn is followed b y Christianson disguised as a sailor , who gives vent to his envy and is put in irons in the hold of the ship , where the villain Orchardson goes at nightfall to kill him by firing the room he is in , but he is detected . The ship is wrecked in the polar regions and the two become reconciled in their
loneliness . Here is displayed some lovely scenery , and thrilling events happen . They both , after months on the ice , are picked up by a passing ship , Orchardson , now a penitent , is received by Kate Christianson ( Miss Amy Roselle ) and marries her , while of course Christian takes Priscilla . Mr . Beerbohm Tree , Mr . Redwood , and Miss Clara Jecks are some of the other
characters , Mr . Tree and Miss Jecks are unsuited , because they are suited to better parts than they have in "Storm Beaten . " It goes without saying that Bro . Warner , Mr . Barnes , and Miss Amy Roselle do their very best to win great applause . Miss Laurence , the new actress , is likely to develope into something much better
when she learns to accentuate her words more correctly . She is pleasing and easy in her manner on thc stage . The church scene ot the last act is amongst the prettiest of the many other pretty scenes . The Prince of Wales went to the Adelphi on Saturday last . The old days of the Adelphi are brought back to one's memory by the length of thc new drama and its sensational acts .
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Scotland.
found them correctly and satisfactorily kept , he called upon the brethren to nominate office-bearers for Prov . Grand Lodge the election to take place in June . Several brethren of Kelso , 58 , Lauder , 132 , and Coldstream , 2 S 0 , were nominated . The R . W . P . G . M . in the chairwasably assisted by Bro . J . Steel , Sub . P . G . M ., Bro . Shearer , R . W . M . 58 , officiating as P . G .
S . VV ., to which office he was nominated ; Bro . T . Hogg , 2 S 0 , being re-elected P . G . J . W ., and Bro . Rogers , who acted as P . G . I . G ., was unanimously re-elected P . G . Swd . Br ., and Bro . Beloe P . G . D . of C . Bro . Green , Organist of St . David ' s , Berwick , presided at the harmonium , and ably conducted the music incidental to the opening and closing
. No other business having been brought before the l . G . Lodge it was closed in ample form , and the brethren marched from the place of meeting to the banqueting hall in the Newcastle Arms Hotel , where shortly after five o ' clock they sat down to dinner , under the presidency of Bro . Vernon ,
who was supported on the right and left by Bros . J . i > teel and J . Smith , the croupiers being Bros . R . M . Donald and J . Shearer . After doing ample justice to the various viands the tables were cleared , and the chairman having craved the attention of the brethren , an extensive toast list was rapidly gone through , the proceedings being somewhat hurried on account of a number of the brethren having to leave by an
early train . , A ball under the auspices of the lodge was subsequently held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institution , which was attractively and suitably decorated for the occasion , Masonic emblems being displayed round the walls in a manner that showed much taste in arrangement . At the entrance to the room a porch was formed by the screening off a space on either side of the gallery for the purpose of making a refreshment stall and a card room , and which of itself was a
very effective addition to the appearance of the hall . The stall and card room , which were covered with calico pink and white alternately , not only enhanced the appearance of the room , but afforded great convenience to those present . The seats round the hall were also draped with pink calico . Plants were placed in the passage , on the staircase and porch , and flowers and foliage plants were tastefully arranired in different parts of the hall . These blending with
the rich and varied dresses of the ladies and the glittering regalia of the brethren of the mystic tie , together with the evening dress of the gentlemen , completed a picture rarely seen in a quiet border town . Dancing was commenced a little after nine o ' clock , being preceded by the Masonic March , headed by Bro . John Smith , R . W . M ., and the officebearers of Lodge No . 2 S 0 . Bro . Smith also led off the triumph with Mrs . Cameron . 'The dancing was kept up
till half-past four , nearly the whole of the company being present till that time , and the party separated after singing " Auld Lang Syne , " the unanimous opinion being that this had been the most enjoyable gathering of its kind ever held in Coldstream . The stewards of the ball deserve every praise for the arrangements they made for the comfort of those present . The refreshments were both in abundance and of first-class quality , and the supper gave every satisfaction . Mr . Hogg ' s Quadrille Band supplied the music in an efficient manner .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . HENRY TARRANT DASH WOOD . On Thursday week the VV . M ., P . Ms ., Wardens , and brethren of the Albany Lodge , No . 151 ( late 176 ) paid the last tribute of the fraternal respect by following the remains of their old Tyler to the grave . Bro . Henry T . Dashwood was initiated in i 860 , and for 20 years was re-elected Tyler of the lodge . He was appointed Outer Warder of the Albany Ancient Mark Lodge , and Tyler to the late Provincial
Grand Lodge of the Isle of Wight . Bro . Dashwood was educated at the Newport Grammar School , and afterwards became a herald painter , but failing sight prevented the continuance of that profession , and infirmity incapacitated him for other employment . He was elected an annuitant of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on the 19 th of
May , 18 7 6 , from which date he received £ 40 a year , paid in advance by quarterly instalments . He died at his lodgings in Quay-street , on Friday evening , 30 th March , in the seventy-second year of his age , leaving two children , the son , a young man in the Royal Navy , and thc daughter married .
BRO . LEWIS FINCH , P . M ., 429 . " 09 , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C With much regret we announce the death of Bro . Finch , of Ramsgate , in the 67 th year of his age . Our deceased brother had been suffering from illness for some time , but so sudden and fatal a termination was unexpected . Bro . Finch was well known and beloved by the brethren throughout the county and his memory will be long and affectionately cherished . His heart was in the Craft and he
aided materially in the foundation of the Lewises Lodge , Ramsgate , No . 1209 , in which lodge he was elected to various offices and now that he has joined the " Silent Lodge" is sincerel y mourned by his fellow Craftsmen , 88 of whom cast asprig of acacia upon his coffin . The respect in which our late lamented brother was held , not only by the Craft but by all classes , was shown in the numerous attendance of his fellow townsmen at the funeral which
took place at the Ramsgate cemetery , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . Finch was initiated into Freemasonry in the Royal Navy Lodge , No . 429 . December 17 th , 185 C ; installed in the chair of K . S . 1861 ; exalted to the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch Thanet Chapter , 429 , 7 th Tune . 1 S 60 : Z . 1864 ; joined the Lewises Lodge , 1209 , 17 th
March , 1 SO 8 ; and installed VV . M . 12 th April , 1871 ; discharging the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the brethren . The service was read by the chaplain , Bro . the Rev . C E . Shirley Woolmer , M . A ., vicar , assisted by Bros , the Rev . E . Gripper Banks , M . A ., and the Rev . H . Lawrence Fry , M . A .
TRUSSES , ELASTIC BANDAGES , ETC . —SEELEY ' HARD RUUHER TRUSSES —The world ' s recognition of unequalled excellence . Ucceving the only award of merit granted for trusses at the late international Medical Exhibition , 1881 . Made in every desirable and latest improved pattern , line steel springs , neatly covered with highly-polished hard robber , light , cool , cleanly ; unaffected by time / use , or climate . Free from all sour , rusty , dialing , or strap-Used in ' Always reliablelhe
ping unpleasantness . bathing . , correct and skilful mechanical treatment of hernia or rupture a specialty . Under patr . nage of the world ' s most distinguished surgeons . Choice assortment of elastic surgical hosierv . Belts , improved suspensory bandages , shoulder braces . Establishments —74 , Fleet-street , London , E . C ., and 1347 , Chestnut-street , Philadelphia , U . S . A . —[ Aovr . ]
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
CONSECRATION OF A NEW PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE . A most important event in the history of Masonry in Auckland took place recently at the Freemasons' Hall , Princes-street . This was the consecration of the Auckland Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons and the installation of Bro . Henry Greensmith Wade as Prov . Grand Master . There was a large and influential
attendance , and Bro . Malcolm Niccol , 33 , P . M ., officiated as Consecrating and Installing Officer . The Union Lodge of Mark Master Masons was opened by the W . M . Bro . VV . P . Moat , after which the Installing Officer entered , assumed the chair , and appointed his officers pro tern . The chorale "Hail Eternal by whose aid , " was sung and Bro . the Rev . C . M . Nelson engaged in prayer . Bro . MALCOLM NICCOL then addressed the brethren .
He pointed out that the Mark was not less useful in its original institution , nor were its effects less beneficial to mankind than the Degrees which precede it . He pointed out its effects on the original Masonic structure , and then applied the analogy to symbolic Masonry and the lessons inculcated . He concluded by saying—If in all those things you have seen only a series of unmeaning rites ; if the spirit of truth has not applied to your hearts the morals of
these ceremonies , then indeed have you laboured in vain and spent your strength for naught . But 1 am persuaded to believe better things of you . I trust that you have entered into the spirit of these solemn ceremonies , and understand the full meaning of these interesting symbols—that all the forms and ceremonies through which you have passed from the moment when you first trod the outer courts of the temple until you finally saw your work accepted and
p laced in its proper position with shouting and praise , have deeply impressed on your minds the great and fundamental principles of our time-honoured Institution , for then and then only can you justly claim the noble name of Masonthen only can you feel that friendship , that union , that zeal which should actuate every one who would appropriate to himself the proud title of a workman who needeth not to be ashamed .
The pedestal was then uncovered , and Bros . Past Masters Dawson , McCullough , Moat , and Climo carried the cornucopia , with vessels of wine , oil , and salt round the Iodge , each being strewed or poured with grand honou rs , musical services being performed and appropriate Masonic verses being sung during the ceremonies . After the consecration piayer the Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Burns , P . M ., announced the P . G . M ., and presented
his warrant of appointment , which was read . Bro . Wade was then introduced by Bros . Dr . Dawson , P . M ., and W . McCullough , P . M ., and was addressed by the Installing Officer as to his powers and the duties of his high office . He said in conclusion : "It now but remains for me to clothe you with the external insignia of your rank and authority . I also present you with this gavel—the potent emblem of Masonic power , which I trust in your hands
will never be sounded in vain . I now surrender to you this seat of authority , and render to you this the first act of homage due to you as P . G . M . " During the latter part of the address the P . G . M . was invested and installed , after which he was duly proclaimed . The Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren in appropriate terms , and then proceeded to appoint and
invest his officers as follows : Bro . M . Niccol Prov . D . G . M . „ Dr . Dawson Prov . G . S . W . ., Rev . C . M . Nelson Prov . G . J . W . and Chaplain .. VV . P . Moat Prov . G . M . O .
and Secretary „ C La Roche Prov . G . S . O . „ T . VV . Kitt Prov . G . J . O . „ T . F . Roberts Prov . G . S . D . „ F . Stephens Prov . G . J . D . of
„ J . VV . Burns Prov . G . D . C „ H . Hitchens Prov . G . l . G . Bros . Waddel , Newson , and Austen ... Prov . G . Stwds . Bro . E . Tonge Prov . G . Tyler . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , after which the W . M . of the Union Lodge resumed the chaiv and closed the lodge , and during the ceremony the brethren sang the anthem , " Mark Masters all appear . "
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
Bro . Toole has produced Mr . Burnand ' s farcical comedy " Artful Cards . " A new comedy is in rehearsal . * * * Bro . R . G . Martin ( the Hon . Roger Molyneux ) is engaged for the reopening of the Royalty . ts
* * Mr . Edgar Bruce has taken the ill-fated Imperial and will re-open it with "Camille , " when Miss Lingard will appear in her own character . Mr . Fitzpatrick , brother of Mrs . Cornwallis West , made his debut on the stage to-day X Friday ) at a Gaiety matinee in " That Rascal Pat . " #
# * Bro . Henry Irving has granted permision to Messrs . Terriss and Fernandez to play their original characters , Leicester and Varney , in " Amy Robsart" at Miss Kate Vaughan ' s benefit on 3 rd prox . * # #
Miss Fanny Leslie made her appearance last Saturday in " The Voyage to the Moon , " at Her Majesty ' s , and was well received , she adds much brightness to this already bright and charming opera-Miss Ada Swanborough will take a benefit at the Strand , on the 2 Cth inst ., when an original drama will be produced , Miss Swanborough appearing as the heroine . The piece is entitled " Vera . "
The Theatres.
The following brethren have been elected to serve on the Committee of the Actors' Benevolent Fund , Bros . H . Ashley , Lionel Brough , H . Loveday , Edward Terry , Charles Warner , Harry Jackson , and Henry Neville .
* * * Bro . Augustus Harris has arranged to re-produce " Youth " on the termination of the fcarl Rosa Opera season at Drury Lane . There will be some minor alterations made . For instance the battle scene will be changed to the Egyptian War , from the Afghan .
* * * For a short time " All for Her " will be substituted at the Court for " The Rector , " which was withdrawn on Thursday . Bro . Clayton resumes his old character of Hugh Trevor . Miss Marion Terry , Mr . Mackintosh , and Mr . Gilbert Farquhar are amongst the players .
## - Last night was the last of " Caste " at the Haymarket , when Mr . Hare for the one evening resumed the part of Gerridge . " School" will be played for a few nights , afterwhich Bro . Bancroft brings out " Fedora , " bv M . Sardou . J
« # # The last nights of "Bondage" are announced as we anticipated by pur notice last week . Miss Hilda Hilton thinks of bringing out "Frou Frou" again for a time . The part is more suitable to this talented lady than that in " Bondage . " #
* * To-night at the Olympic a new play by Mr . Grundy , called " Rachel , " will take the place of " A Great Catch . " Mr . Herman Vezin , Mr . Beerbohm Tree , Mr . W . H . Vernon , Mrs . Leigh Murray , and Miss Genevieve Ward will be in the cast .
# # * Bro . Hollingshead has advertised a list of no less than 25 matinees at the Gaiety . We believe that this must mean that the theatre is occupied every morning as well as evening throughout the next few weeks . " Blue Beard " has brought in more money than any of its predecessors , , fi 6 So being the takings for the first week . # * #
May 15 th has been fixed for a benefit at the Gaiety for Mr . Royce , the popular comedian , who has been laid low for 12 months . It is to be hoped that sufficient money will result to give the invalid relief from all pecuniary cares for some time to come . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales is the patron of the benefit . Bro . Byron , Messrs . Burnand , Gilbert and Reece will write an address to be delivered by Bro . Terry .
* " Ethel's Test" is the name of the new comedietta which precedes "Cymbia" at the Strand . Mr . Mervin , Miss Blanche Thomas ( from America ) , and Miss Vere Carew are the principal characters , the latter young lady throwing much life into the piece as is her wont .
Madame Sylvia has now taken the part of Princess Menoa . This makes a vast improvement to Mr . Paulton's opera . Mrs . Swanborough need not make a change for awhile . Bro . the Lord Alayor and Lady Mayoress honoured the performance of " Cymbia " with their company on Friday week .
a * # The "Theatre" ( David Boyne , St . Martin ' s-Iane ) for April contains two excellent portraits of Mrs . Kendal , wife of Bro . Kendal , of the St . James ' s Theatre , and Mr . W . S . Gilbert , the popular burlesque and comedy writer . Mr . Gilbert writes his own biography , which is full of interest . From it we learn that Mr . Gilbert was
intended to take his degree at Oxford ; but abandoned the idea on the opening of the Crimean War to take a commission in the Royal Artillery ; but as he was about starting for the seat of war the Emperor Nicholas died and the war terminated . He then became a clerk in the Educational Department at Whitehall , which he soon abandoned in
disgust , and took to making his living with his pen , a profesfession he has adorned , and caused much more delight to thousands of persons than if he had adopted the army , and which he also confesses has brought him in much more spoil . There are many other matters of the greatest interest in the current number .
# # # "Storm Beaten , " b y Mr . Buchanan , at the Adelphi , ought to be seen by those who like melodrama . The author has several times tried his hand at plays but has never succeeded . We believe he puts that down to the press . However the tide has turned , and we can now say a good word for him .. The villian is Richard Orchardson
( Mr . Barnes ) , and the hero Christian Christianson ( Bro . Chas . Warner ) . The two families are at deadly enmity , and before the death of Christian ' s mother she makes her son swear a fearful oath never to have intercourse with the Orchardsons . We cannot in our space fully enter into the plot , but we may say that Orchardson betrays Christianson ' s sister and then takes ito loving Priscilla Sefton ( Miss
Ewretta Laurence ) , who is in love with Christian . He follows her on a voyage , but in his turn is followed b y Christianson disguised as a sailor , who gives vent to his envy and is put in irons in the hold of the ship , where the villain Orchardson goes at nightfall to kill him by firing the room he is in , but he is detected . The ship is wrecked in the polar regions and the two become reconciled in their
loneliness . Here is displayed some lovely scenery , and thrilling events happen . They both , after months on the ice , are picked up by a passing ship , Orchardson , now a penitent , is received by Kate Christianson ( Miss Amy Roselle ) and marries her , while of course Christian takes Priscilla . Mr . Beerbohm Tree , Mr . Redwood , and Miss Clara Jecks are some of the other
characters , Mr . Tree and Miss Jecks are unsuited , because they are suited to better parts than they have in "Storm Beaten . " It goes without saying that Bro . Warner , Mr . Barnes , and Miss Amy Roselle do their very best to win great applause . Miss Laurence , the new actress , is likely to develope into something much better
when she learns to accentuate her words more correctly . She is pleasing and easy in her manner on thc stage . The church scene ot the last act is amongst the prettiest of the many other pretty scenes . The Prince of Wales went to the Adelphi on Saturday last . The old days of the Adelphi are brought back to one's memory by the length of thc new drama and its sensational acts .